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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERTON. Wis, June 5, 1914.

EDGERTON, WIS, June D, 1914.
The plant beds have been coming
along so rapidly of late that growers
in some cases have been compelled to
start the transplanting this week and
from this on they will be pushed in
their work of preparing the fields be-
fore the plants reach size too large
for the machines to conveniently han
die. There seems to be an abundance
of plants everywhere and in most cases
rather too forward to suit the average
grower, as we'll as too thick upon the
beds which might lead to rotting should
long season of wet weather ensue.
There is still some work to be done
in the warehouses before the packing
season completely closes. The re-
handling of some of the early packings
is also under way. The work of stem
ming low grades promises to be eX-
tensive in the state during the summer.
The market for cured leaf has fallen
into rather quiet lines.
The shipments out of storage do not
exceed $50 cases and two cars of bun
dies to all points from this market
since last report
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
New York.
NEW YORK, NAV 30, 1914

The chief event in the market this
week was the sale of very big lot of
1913 Pennsylvania Broadleaf. 1t was
the largest sale of any type of seed
leaf so far this year, and not only this,
but is likely to start quick upward
movement in the so long neglected 1913
Pennsylvania. The merits of that type
seem to have become recognized, all at
once, although many objections were
made to it in it's first maturing state.
In other respects, the market indulged
in its summer siesta. The dullness in
the cigar trade could not but affect also
the leaf market, but with the advent
of warmer weather the cigar industry
is returning to it's normal condition and
it will not be long before the leaf mar
ket will also reap the fruit of larger
output of cigars. The Sumatra mar
ket gets its share Of what business
there is. The stock on hand, however,
is not altogether too large for the ex-
pected demand and the coming inscrip-
tions are not likely to considerably in
crease it. Of the Havana market there
is no particular change to be reported.
journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
NEW YORK, May 27, 1914.

The only variation on the usual order
of things this week has been the quick
ening in demand for Connecticut Ha-
vana Seed darks for binder purposes.
Houses holding this tobacco note bet
ter inquiry, and some sales have been
made. Otherwise the weeks trans
actions have been of hand-to-mouth
character. The weather in the past
week has been favorable for setting
out the young plants in all the cigar
leaf producing states, and considerable
progress has been made in this work. :
Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES
Observation-Disclosures.

The tobacco growers of Wisconsin
are experiencing less trouble in secur-
ing an abundant supply of strong early
plants this season than for many years
past. The greatest fear at this writ
ing is that the plants are too forward
and will crowd the work of transplant
ing, even before the fields are ready to
receive them. An exceptionally warm
and moist May has given the plant
beds such a phenomenal start that
transplanting in some cases will be
started the first week in June almost
two weeks ahead of the usual date of
general planting in this state. So
much wet weather has set the farmers
back in their work so that from this
time on there will be busy times for
the tobacco growers until the crop is
pitched in the fields. The scarcity of
suitable help is a handicap to many
growers, but by putting in long hours
they will manage in some way to sur
mount the difficulty. The soil has been
put in fine condition of tilth by the re-
cent rains and so far the season seems
propitious. Given decent weather con-
ditions the coming month and the new
tobacco crop promises to have good
start.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
New England.
GFIELD, MASS, May 26, 1871

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, May 26, 1914.
Transplanting is at last under way in
the Connecticut valley A few growers
began setting plants in the fields in
Windsor, Suffield, Poquonock and other
tobacco districts late last week. The
ground is still none too warm and be-
cause of the lateness of the season
growers still fear frost damage. Frost
is reported in parts of the tobacco belt
last week, but no plants were in its
path.
Shaded tobacco growers have either
finished putting the cloth on their tent
frames or are finishing the process.
The transplanting of the shaded crop
will be rushed but at best printing can
not begin before the last of July, as
against the middle of that month in
most years. The percentage of the to-
tai New England crop transplanted by
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05
Business Directory.
Wisconsin Tobacco Statist Sta {

Tobacco growing began in Wisconsin,!
80 years ago.
- counties now produce TOBACCO.
42,20O acres were grown in 1872.
Average yield in Wisconsin aooutE
so 200, 600 pounds.
Brings Wisconsin farmers annual in
come of Sc, 100000.
81, 900 spent annually for handllng'
storage and insurance.
Edgerton has "a warehouses on 1nSur-
ance map.
The sixth important agricultural in
dustry in the state
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-06-05

AS the packing season is nearing a
close this week, the indications are for
busy summer in stemming of the low
grades which will be carried on more
extensively than usual. Besides the
regular stemming plants of the Loril-
lard company at Madison and the Pink
erton company at Watertown, the F.
G. Borden company will operate plants
at Lacrosse, Whitewater and James
vile; the Cullman Bros. at Stoughton
and Sun Prairie; T. B. Earle for Bloch
Bros. in Edgerton, and w. Dickinson
at Readstown and Edgerton.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MOTHERS PLEA OPENS
PRISON GATES TO SON
Governor Pardons Rockville Youth
Who Killed Merchant. and
Family Rejoices.

Special to The Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd, April 10-Nicholas d.
Offut. jr., who was sentenced in the
circuit court here in January. 1909, to
fifteen years in the Maryland penitentiary
for the murder of Frank Kretzmer. a
young merchant of Rockville. yesterday
was joyously greeted by the members OF
his family. who had anticipated the gov
ernor's action and were awaiting his
arrival.
Kretzmer was shot in his place Of busi-
ness here the evening OF October 81.
1905, as a result of a Halloween celebra-
ton by a number of the children OF
which Offutt's little sister was one. The
children entered Kretzmer's store and
the merchant playfully raised a mask
which hid the features of the Offutt
child. An exaggerated report of the act
of Eretzmer was carried to young Offutt.
who went to Kretzmers store and shot
the merchant as he tried to escape
through a back door.
Immediately after the shooting Offutt
left Rockville, but was arrested that
night at the home OF relatives near Be-
thesda On the way to jail. however.
he escaped from the officer. He was re-
arrested in New York.
Onutts pardon was made possible by
the untiring efforts Of his mother. For
her petition she obtained. the signatures
of the presiding judge. former States
Attorney Waters. and many other lead
ing citizens.
Offutt was twenty-one years old at IL
time Of the shooting.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MCFARLAND CALLS ON
W. T. U. FOR AID IN FIGHT

Upon invitation OF the Washington
branch of the W. c. T. L., II. b. +. Mac
farland yesterday addressed that organi'
zation at ST. Marks Lutheran Church
He urged all present to join in petition
ing members OF Congress against enact
ing any legislation tending TO check the
progress of the National Capital.
He said that the "half-and-half ar
rangement, now menaced by four meas
ures which have passed the House and
three more still pending there. had
worked SO well since 1873 that there was
no protest against it from any organi-
zation or individual
1T is, of course, arbitrary in percent
age" he continued. but SO would any
other arrangement have to be. In prin-
Ciple il is entirely equitable, for the rea,
son. first and chiefly. that this is a ma
tional capital under the exclusive control
of Congress. The national government
owns at least one-half in value of the
real property. People here pay their
full share under a per capita tax levy
greater than that in 149 out of 1856 cities
having over 5000 population.
Organic Act Essential.
"AIl the moral reforms that require
money and many that do not are de-
pendent upon the maintenance of the
half -and-half' arrangement of appro-
priations. The House Appropriation Com
mittee cut out of the District Commits
sioners' estimate all the moral progress
items. Every one desiring to see the
Senate sustained in its adoption of four
Of these moral progress items, the mu-
nicipal hospital, the school nurses, the
additional juvenile court probation Of
icers, the additional inspectors for the
board of childrens guardians wards in
family homes, will have to work pri-
marily to maintain the 'half-and-half'
plan, because those items were cut out in
the House to kill the 'half-arJ half
Dlan"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington, THURSDAY, April 9-s .. N.
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY AND
SATITRDAY


SATURDAY.
For the District of Columbia and
Maryland-Fair Friday and Saturday,
with rising temperature; gentle
breezes- becoming south.
general and decided fan in pressure Throughout
the central and west portions Of the country has
caused 4 return to muCe seasonabIe Temperature over
the West. and . considerable moderation in the
Upper Lake rtgiOn and the Central valleys In the
East and South it is cold with q decided fall in
temperature during the last twentyfour hours, eI-
copt in New England.
There were rains in the Atlantic States, local
SHOWS in the lake region, and rains in the Pacific
States. and the extreme Northwest. Elsewhere the
weather fair.
1t will be warmer Friday in the Central and
Southern Plains States. the Central valleys, the
Lake region, and the Middle Atlantic States. and
warmer Saturday east Of the Mississippi River. II
will be somewhat colder Friday night In the North
west and Saturday in the Northern and Western
Upper Lake region. West Of the Rocky Mountains
temperature changes will not be decided but they
will probably be somewhat lower Saturday the
interior districts.
Fair weather will prevail during the next two days
in the East and South and the great Central
valleys. but in the extreme West and the Northwest
it will be unsettled with local rains and pnssibly
some in the latter section extending by Sat
urday into the Northern Upper Lake region.
Storm warnings displayed the North Cab
forniA cuast.
There will be over the North Atlantic moderate
west breezeS becoming variable: over the Middle
Atlantic light to moderate variable hreezes becoul-
ing south the South Atlantic gentle to moder-
ate north 10 northeast breezos; the East Gulf
gentle northeast to Southezst breczes the West
Gulf gentle to moderate northeast to sDutheast
breeZes; over Lake Michigan moderate to fresh south
breczeS
Note.-The display of storm and small craft warn
ings the Great Lakes will be resumed for the
son on April ls. 1914.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Obe Down Grter

The Chamber OF Commerce will hold
o'clock.
The joint committee on the Greek
pageant will meet today at noon in the
Chamber of Commerce.
Arthur +. }. Reilly sailed yesterday y
on the S. s. Seydlitz, OF the North Ger
man Lloyd line, for London.
The BrookIand Citizens Association
will hold a meeting al Masonic Hall,
Brookland. tonight at SIS o'clock.
Washington Section, of the Electric
Vehicle Association of America. met
last night in the offices of the Potomac
| Electric Power Company.
. The Commissioners yesterday sent to
Congress unfavOrable reports on bills
providing for the appointment of gas
inspectors and for regulation Of street
car fares.
The body Of william ii. Bog=s, OF
Baltimore, who committed suicide in
Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday
afternoon. was sent to Richmond Va,
for burial yesterday.
Western High schools flag was dis
covered upside down yesterday, and a
furry of telephone calls to the school
resulted. The janitor was routed out
of the basement and the flag was
righted.
Funeral services have not been ar
ranged for Frank L Campbell. former
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
SACRED HEBREW FETE
SEASON STARTS TODAY
All Members of Jewish Faith Will
Commence Celebration of Feast
of Passover.

The Jewish Feast of the Passover, or
Pesach, began in Washington this morn
ing.
Orthodox Jews in all parts of the city
will celebrate today the great religious
festival Of their faith with services at
the various synagogues. The services in
the churches this evening will be follow
ed by services in the homes Of the wor-
shippers afterward.
On Saturday morning the eating Of the
unleavened bread begins and elaborate
services have been planned at the va
rious temples OF the city. A musicale
will be held at he temple of the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation in Eighth
street northwest The Feast Of the Pass
over lasts eight days.
Jews in all parts of the world relig-
iously keep the Passover feast 1t is the
annual spring festival and was specially
ordained to celebrate the deliverance Of
the children of Israel from bondage in
Egypt.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
LEADS FIGHT ON MoRMoN1sM

New York. April 9.-Frank A. Cannon,
first United States Senator from Utah.
arrived in this city today to aid in the
opening of a campaign to STOP by a Con-
stitutionai amendment, the practice of
pOlygamy in the Mormon Church The
proposed amendment is now pending in
Congress.
The purpose OF the campaign is to in
FORM the public on the growth and men,
ace OF polygamy. The first of a series
of mass meetings will be held in Carnegie
Hall here and demonstrations will also
be held elsewhere in this State and in
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

WHITE
Henry A. johnson. a. and Bessie L. Hall, .
both Of Frederick. Md. ReT. J. B. Clsrk.
Arthur Z. Wright. % of Takoma PARK. Nd. spt
Ella Mobos. Is. Of Toronto, Canada. Rev. E. L
Woolf.
Arthur W. Shull. p Of Winchester. Va. .pt
Gladys G. Ham. .. Of saumssfIle, Va Rev. W. F
Smith. "
Henry G. Leonard. 3. ard Bessie c. Black. 2
both OF hichmond. Va. Rev. B. ID. Cav.
Wilbur r. Slough, q and Daisy sco,, 10
beth Of Laurel. Md. Rev. T. outw.ter.
Willard J. Andes, "a. and Ora T Hollar, ls bott
Of Besletou, Va Rev A. Chambers - ''''
Walter y killian, 2, and FIoSsie Dawson. q
Rev. ]. Z. A. Doemann
Harold C. Walton, =. and Annie Z Rs,cb 10
Rev. r. Talbot. 80
COLORED
W. r. Pearson. u. and Martha NJ. Smith 70
Z. Parker, a and Estelle Miles. ..
J. H. Posey. S. and Bertha A. Nprr,v Q.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
BROKERS ASK HIGHER INTEREST

Testimony tending to show that the
present rate of l per cent month fo-
collateral loans in the District is insult
ficient to permit the pawnbroking busi-
ness was offered at a hearing before the
House District Committee on bill pro-
posing to increase the rate on small loans
to II per cent
c. c. Tucker appeared as representative
for George D. Horning, with a request
that the rate for pawnbrokers be re-
stored to 3 PEI cent a month, declaring
that this was the lowest rate at which
a pawnbroker could operate at a profit
on small loans.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MRS. Won CLAUSSEN ANGRY.
..win Never Go Back to Mattewan,'
She Screams In Court.

New York. April 9.-Mrs. Ida Won
Claussen, who once tried to bring a libel
suit for 100000 damages against Col.
Theodore Roosevelt. caused a commotion
today in Justice Pages chamber Of the
Supreme Court. where arguments were
being heard as TO her sanity. Mrs. Won
Claussen was committed to Mattewan
about six months ago. but her lawyers
are trying to have her released so she
can be transferred to a private institu-
ton.
Il never will 20 back to Matteawan.'
screamed Mrs. Won Claussen. They are
killing me there. District Attorney Whit
man knows who killed Herman Rosenthal.
He is sending four innocent men to the
electric chair for that crime. Must /
spend Easter in a prison." she cried
Then she fell to the floor in a faint.
The hearing was adjourned until next
Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MoHTER DEAD, GIRL KILLS SELF

New York. April 9.-The body of a
pretty. well-dressed girl, about eighteen
years old. was washed ashore today upon
the beach at Coney Island, within a few
feet of the spot where the corpse OF Miss
Jessie Mccain. the missing heiress, was
found a few months ago.
The body was identified as that of Miss
Marion Theresa johnson, of Brooklyn.
who was reported missing yesterday. The
girl mad been respondent since the death
OF her mother.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
SEEK DUFFY, THE GOAT" "

Chicago. April 9-James Franche, black
sheep of respectable family. and known
In the underworld as Duffy. the Goat"
was being sought today by the police in
an effort to clear up the murder last
night of William A. Woods, OF San
Francisco. in Roy Jones cafe. notorious
resort.
A woman described as young and
pretty was with Franche and Woods
when the murder was committed, but
she disappeared and no trace OF her had
been found The shooting followed a
quarrel over woman suffrage.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE,

WHITE.
Joscrh II. and Sarah Amorky. girl.
Elmer W. and Jane Ewald. boy.
Thomas A. md Gertrude NJ Fallon. girl.
Samuel A. and Lucy J. Tolbert. boy.
William b. and Emma L. Sherzey. girl.
Morris and Bertna Trainen, girl.
Harry c. and Grace McCoy. girl
Charles T. and A'iolphine A. Mckinney. girl.
CoLORED
Henry P. Apd Mary Williams. boy.
Wallace and Saran Berry. grl.
Charles +. and katherine Wright. boy
Edward II. and Edith NJ. Dig. boy.
John W and .iary Purcell. girl.
Joseph r. and Sarah Mason girl
Rufus and Charity Bsrcum hoy.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
DR.. LAKE HAS TONGUE CUT OUT,

Baltimore, Nd. April 9.-DispIaying
nerve seldom witnessed in a person
face to face with possible death, or at
least the loss forever OF the power of
speech, DIR. Edward F. Lake OF Denver.
Colo, past grand chief of the FraternaI
Order of Eagles, underwent an operation
at st. Agnes Hospital here today for the
removal Of his tongue. in a last effort
TO check the ravages of cancer. DR..
Lake had taken the radium treatment,
but this was unsuccessful.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
TO HOLD TAXICAB HEARINGS.

Representatives of the various taxicab
companies in the District will be invited
to appear before a subcommittee Of the
Senate District Committee probably next
Tuesday, when hearings will be COM
menced on the Works bill fixing the rates
for taxis in the District. Senator Sauls-
bury, of Delaware, is chairman Of the
subcommittee
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MILLIoNAIRE's FUNERAL HELD,

Rock Island. ILL.,, April 9-The funeral
Of Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the million
aIre Iumberman. who died in California,
was held, here today at the home of Mrs
s. S. Davis. a daughter. The body was
his wife VINO died tUo vaar. ara
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
TO BUILD MT. VERNON FOR FAIR

Richmond. Va. April 9.-The Virginia
Panama Exhibition Commission today
decided to have a reproduction of George
Washington's home. Mount Nernon.as the
Vii ginia State building at San Francisco.
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth, daughter
of Gen. Harry Heth. was elected hostess
for the building.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Local Temperatures.

Midnight u; ? a. m. ~ a. m. =: 6 a. m. %
a. m, =; 10 a. m, 81 Il noon. =: p. m. 20
p. m, n; p. m. Is; p. m. 70; 10 p. m, $
Highest. IS: lowest %.
Relative humidity-s .. m. -; r, m. a: p. m
a. Rainfall IS r. m. to p. M. o; hours Of sun
shine. 1917; per cent Of possible sunshine -
Temperature same date last year-Highest 81
lowest u
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Results Are showing.

Besides all that has been made through
national and local organizations. the in
dividuaI members OF the Committee of
One Hundred and a large number Of Dis
trict residents have been speaking to
their friends in Congress and writing to
their friends throughout the country sub
mitting copies OF the report Of the ex-
ecutive committee. This work is to con-
tinue.
All the indications go to show that the
work OF the committee has already had
a decided effect.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
DISTRICTS fight
Shows RESULTS
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teen uone through national organizations
having their headquarters in Washington
such as the American Civic Association.
Navy League. Southern Commercial Con-
gress, and others had communicated d.
rectly with over 200 miscellaneous or
ganizatIons besides over 900 societies be-
longing to the National Federation of
Fine Arts
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Henry +. Smith. 6 years. Emergency HospitAl.
Eliza Walters. s., Government HOSPITAL for Insane.
John H. Shelton, s.. ic6 18th ST. Sc.
Infant of Elmer ". and Jane Ewsld, days, y
Todd place re.
CnLOHED
Ezekiel Twyman. . years Garfield Memorial Hosp.
william ThCmpscn. 81 years. 40 W ST. NV.
Thomas G. Heaslsy G, 2is Newport place NV.
Lum Gordon. 90 Washington Asylum Hospital
Grant Dorsey, J. Children's Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
ACTRESS AIDS FIGHT FOR VOTE.

Virginia Harmed, the actress, yesterday
enlisted in the fight for votes for women
by joining the Congressional Union.
Whether she will participate in the pro-
cession here in May will depend upon
her professional engagements.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

Russia expects to produce 24,0O0.O00 long
ltons of bituminous coal and ce.ooo long
Itons Of anthracite this year.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Temperature. in Other Cities,

Temperatures in other cities. together with ths
amount Of rainfall for the twenty four hours ended
at p. m yesterday. follows:
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

4 joint committee of the Board of
Trade Chamber of Commerce. and the
Retail Merchants Association will
meet this afternoon at ; o'clock to dis
cuss the erection of the proposed
George Washington Memorial Hall.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

assistant attorney general for the De-
partment of the Interior. who died at
his home, 1899 Newton street north
west, Wednesday night.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
LOCAL MENTION.
Pa. Lunch Ave. zoos F. .v-Adv.

vioIets. Roses, Sweet Peas, ana Orchid.
Shaner's New Store. 800 i4th stSIdv
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

The Epworth League. of Trinity VI.
E. Church. Fifth street and Seward
square southeast. will celebrate Easter
with a sunrise service" at $50 a. m.
Special music has been arranged by
L. y. Fouts. musical director Of the
EpwOrth League Chorus. A light
breakfast will be served.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

Funeral services have not been ar
ranged for Frank L Campbell. former
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-18
SHOWERS IN TEXAS FAIL ID MATER|AL|zE Dry Weather in the Western Belt Strong Sustaining
 Influence

New Orleans. July 17-Dry weather in the western belt today again proved to be a strong sustaining influence in the cotton market. Showers that were pre- dicted for Texas overnight failed to ma terialize and the market stood at the rise all day. At one time, however, sell ing increased and the advance was pared to very few points.
 In the afternoon the forecast of con tinued drouth, together with crop com plaints for Texas stimulated buying and prices rose to the highest levels of the session, standing IA to IS points over yesterdays last prices. The close was at net gain of 13 to 15 points,,
 A bullish feature of the day was a pri- vate bureau report on condition showing a loss since June 20 of two-tenths of a point, but offsetting was the first bale of the new crop in Georgia and cable mes- sages from Liverpool stating that Lan- cashire spinners had unanimously voted to go on short time. The weekly statistics also were unfavorable but received little consideration.