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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
chons OFF Little Sisters Finaers.

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. - Ruth, the
two year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Vandermore, living in the town
of Plymouth, lost the first two fin
gers Of her right hand when her broth.
err. aged three, struck them with a
small hand ak. The little tots were
playing in the yard when the boy play
fully told his sister to put her hand
on the chopping block and cut off her
fingers
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Yeqqs Steal and Blow Safe.

W'AUTOMO, WIS. = The Ban.
herman Brothers store at Red Gran
fte, nine miles east or this village, was
robbed and several overcoats, shoes
and dry goods taken. The burglars
time loaded the safe, which weighed
about a half ton, on fiat car and
tok it down the G. and N. w. railraod
track a half mile and blew it up. The
amount they secured is not known.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Fire Destroys $4,000 Yacht.

DEPFRE, WIS. = The gasoline
yacht Vesta, belonging to ]. NJ. Hager,
ty, was destroyed by fire while lying
at the Wells dock. The boat was allow
ed to drift to the middle of the river,
where it sank. The loss is about $4,000.
The boat was taken by two Green bay
young men without Mr.. Hagerty's per-
mission.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
To Test Student Court Ruling.

MADISON, WIS. = Whether the
STUDENT government at the University
of Wisconsin is success will be decid-
ed when the faculty acts on the appeal
John Wright, sophomore, from the
decision of the student court. Wright
was found guilty of haZing and disord-
erIy conduct by the undergraduate
tribunal, and suspended for the re-
mainder of the semester.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
VandaIs Break Into School.

ELM GROVE, WIS. = The IS
trict school here was broken into by
unknown parties, who overturned
desks, tore maps and pictures from
the walls and scattered books all
about the rooms after first pouring
ink over them. No reason is known for
the act.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Revolver Shot Kills Babe.

RICHLAND CENTER, WIS. -
Lloy the one-year-old son of James
William was accidently shot and died
a short time after. A twenty-five cali
be-: revolver was left lying on table.
The child pulled it to the floor and
the weapon was discharged.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Fs>>c:-rc~e Unwilling of Cushing Shaft.

WLCKESHA, WIS. = o. P. Gin
toll and G. B. Rhoads, chairman
and secretary Of the Cushing monu-
ment committee, announce that they
have been compelled to postpone the
UNIV cling Of the monument until some
tie next summer. The ceremonies were
scheduled to take place on Oct. 81, but
one delay after another has made this
impossible.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
SnoiIed EVERYTHING,

What became of your Uplift socie-
ty?"
''It went to smash"
"How's that?"
why. the very people we were go
ing to uplift were the first to rush in
and join - Kansas City Journal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
E ]. Lindsay Heads Badger Baptist

RACINE, WIS. = E. ]. Lindsay
of Milwaukee was reelected president
of the Wisconsin Baptist state con-
vention which closed its seventh an
nual session here. The convention will
meet in Green Bay next October.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Power Dam Is Completed.

MERRILL, WIS. - The work
laid out for 1914 on the power dam
constructed by the Merrill Railway
and Light company has been COM
pleted. The dam was constructed on a
plan originated by an employe of the
company here.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Miners Paw Reduced

HURLEY, WIS A reduction
of SO cents per day, the first cut in
wages, of Hurley miners in years, has
been made at the Cary mine. Slack
demand for the output. is blamed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Indian Medicine Man Dies.

GRAND RAPIDS, WIS. Wa
beshgo, a Potowatomie Indian, ninety
years of age, died at the home Of his
son, Jim Spoon, in Pittsville. He was
the blind medicine man of his tribe.
Wabeshgo was resident Of Wood
county for over fortyfive years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
china,s Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes may be said to be
the staple crop of China. There is no
section which does not raise them. and
they are a substantial part of the diet
of a greater part of the Chinese people
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23

It. P. Burns is showing handsome
line Of basque droSsee. serge 3~o~sec,
chiffon and proadcioth and party dresses
in all the fashionable shades. IT. P.
Burns, Jantsgilie
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Nnthinn of the Kind

Mrs. Askit-When she's abroad does
she hobnob with royalty? Mrs. No
naught-Mercy. no! Her behavior is
always extremely proper.-Smart Set.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Mrs. j. p. Hume Leads D. a. R.

MADISON, WIS. Mrs. John
P. Hume, Milwaukee, was elected
at TIKI closing session of the cow en-
tion
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-23
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERToN, WIS, Oct. 10. 1911

EDGEKION, WIS.,, OCT. To- I5I4'
Regular meeting of the common
council, Mayor Skinner presiding. AL
dermen present: Arthur, Dickerson,
Dallman Stark.
Following billslwere presented and
allowed:
A. Rusch. street work. e5 90
J. C. Zones CITY Observation-Disclosures. 81 50
w. F. Mabbett, office rent. .......,....... u o0
Theo Johnson. cement. work. l 80
EdgertOn Machine Works, material. -. 90
Heddles Lumber Co. material .. 902 so
Edgerton Wagon Co., plates. O9
Petition of public library, asking for
an annual appropriation of 5000 in addi-
ton to the 81 200, read.
On motion petition was referred to
finance committee.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP. City Clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
FAMILIES OUSTED
in BARGE STRIKE
Women and Children Ordered
from Boat Homes by Union
Coal DWindling.

The wives and children OF the striking
barge captains. who were still on the
barges. were forced 10 leave the bargcs
with the furniture and effects OF the fam
lilies Yesterday.
This was done by order Of the union
which passed a resolution requiring them
to leave.
The barges were tied up at Erie Basin
Edgewater Elizabethport and other
places Many fearful protests were made
by the children. backed up by their
mothers. against the eviction orders. but
the union committee turned "a deaf ear
10 all appeals. 1t was learned that strik-
ers or sympatnzers forced number OF
bargemen who did not want TO strike. 20
quit their barges at Newtown Creek.
For the first time since the strike the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad yesterday ordered
an embargo for the present on the
shipping OF coal from the breakers to
South Amboy. Other reads are preparing
TO take similar action. At South Amboy
the coal pockets are filed 10 their utmost
capacity. and if any more coal were
brought at present il would have to be
kept in the cars on sidings owing TO the
strike. This would involve the payment
Of demurrage. which might be added to
the price of coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
WHEELINGTERMINM
PACT SET ASIDE
Court Also Sustains Central Irus
Company's Ss,OOO,O0O Claim
Against Road.

Cleveland, Jan. Sin the Federal '0I'
here to-day Judge William l.. Day nsS'e
down a decision terminating the hvs ~
half years of litigation thar ma
voIved the Wheeling & Lake Er'e A.I
road since II went into the hands OF
ceivey in June. 1903. He upheld ths -
of the minority stock holders se~4
aside the contracts by which the VIZ
ing & Lake Erie and the Wabash ~.
road we're TO turn over 70 the W.
Pittsburgh Terminal q per cent -
gross receipts on all interchange "
fic as Illegal and void.
The claim against the roah OF the "
trail Trust Company OF New ION
100000 was sustained. This feAran
the decision may necessltate sac !"
road unless an immediate reorsaH
is arranged. -
The trafio agreements OF vW IN
set aside arc alleged 20 have osa
sponsible for the difficulties In VINCE
Wabash has been involved. Tnsy
entered into when George J. Gcai@
seph Ramsey, jr. president OF inc y"
hash Railroad, and Louis t1useI.
vised a scheme to secure for the WIS.,
an entry into Pittsburgh. .,,, a.
II IS indicated that losses erls..a,s m
of this attempt have been rcspons'. .o.t
tho financial difficulties OF ell tnree u,s-si
The Wheeling e. Lake Erie was - n.
a claim OF $4,000 already pad ,n,
ninal under these traffic agreen'e"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Jersey STRICKEN:
ASKS NATIONS AID


another storm develop the loss Il Es
and property would be large
The worst aspect OF the disaster b
the predicament in which 300 nshe.
men and their families have ben
placed. With a few exceptions It'd,
boats, nets, tackle. and In many n.
stances even their homes, have bess
thrown down or carried out to "
The conditions under which they llvx
were hazardous in the extreme. al
none carried insurance. Last n.gt.
many were sheltered in the munlclrI
buildings.
st. Peters Episcopal Church.
Galilee, the foundations OF which vsn
nearly undermined, has been saved. Al
Keansburg the boardwalk was ripped
and several bulkheads were DESTROYED
At Highland Beach damage OF sim
liar nature was done, while at Long
Branch and Asbury Park slight losses
were reported.
Ocean Grove, Deal Beach. Allenhurr
and Bradley Beach suffered scarceg
any Ill effects. At Asbury Park a few
planks were ripped from the board.
walk, and the end Of the fishing per
was slightly damaged. AT Seyeah
avenue thousands OF tons OF sand veT'
washed from the beach, leaving dsss
hole that will have TO be jettied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
UNTERMYER'S PLANS Give
Programme to Restore Da''
ness Confidence Outlined

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Samlel Uh'e''s '.,.
counsel for tho Pujo House co'n'S !.
which Investigated the money uusm
day outlined in a speech TO the ms
Manufacturers Association "hA
termed the necessary programme "
store business freedom and conno."N
Complete dissolution between '"' "A
roads and industrial corporauons 4.
laws requiring railroads 10 part "'N 49,
terests in properties whose produ'"
are engafed In transporting is ono
sity. Mr.. Untermyer holds. IA.
The human quality which he e's' .sx
as stockholders inertia" was tne
preventive OF immediate REFORM ~
ed out. ut Is more than all ths
causes combined responsible TOT a
rate distrust and the ills from WIN
are now suffering" added Mr. ,h'e' 4,
He criticised the dissolution
Standard Oil as "farcical ana us
Union and Southern Pacific as no' 80
OF an Improvement. 1.-THE supefs"s as
was changed" he said. but the 'o''N 10
foundation and the basis OF eoh"~
been permitted TO stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
WAGNER REMAINS LEADEP
Lieutenant Governor Consents
to Hold Both Jobs.
Ii Telegraph 10 M Tribune. |

Albany, Jan. 5.-Lieutenant Governor
Wagner and several other Democrats. In
Guiding Senators Blauvelt and Murtaugh.
met tonight 10 discuss the question Of
ma jority leadership of the Senate. This
place is held yet by Wagner. and since
his elevation to the Lieutenant Governor
ship there have been several in the race
TO succeed him as leader Among them
are Senators Blauvelt and Murtaugh. An
other candidate is Senator James J. Braw-
ley.
All present tonight urged Wagner to
remain as majority leader and thus pre-
vent any i'll feeling arising from a fight
for the place The Lieutenant Governor
said that If il was the wish of the ma
jority Of the Democratic members Of the
Senate he would remain majority leader.
II was the Lieutenant Governors inten-
ton, he said. to tender his resignation as
majority leader before the Legislature
opened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
WAR TO DRIVE
OUT ALL CROOKS
Continued from i1rst page.

nails about stations. trains, public con-
vevances. banks, and so forth. He Is
undoubtedly there for the purpose OF
plying his criminal vocation, and as
such. believing from the company ne
keeps and his actions he is about 10
commit a crime, we think he should be
committed under the law and continue
10 be committed until such time as ne
is known to seek and procure legiti-
mate occupation.
Under no circumstances should any
thing be done by the police 10 any man
who has served his term and is making
an endeavor to earn an honest living
and is engaged in a legitimate occupa-
ton. 1t is the professional criminal,
with no means Of existing, except by
stealing or on the proceeds Of other
crimes. who is a menace to the public.
'T suppose those fellows have been
bucking the law SO long they will at
tempt to get their release by habeas
corpus. and will try TO prove they nave
q means Of support. But in Washing
ton they are picked up on sight and
sent to the rock pile for six months.
and the result is there is 70 cleaner
city in the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
CARMANIA IN DAY LATE
Liner lowered Near Fire Island,
Awaiting Settling of Storm.

Tho Carmania. OF the Cunard Line, en-
tered port yesterday after being delayed
twentyfour hours by the recent storm on
tho Atlantic. Captain j. c. Barr, nick
named Cautious Barr in shipping Cir
cles, refused to imperil the lives Of his
passengers and the safety of his ship on
Sunday, when he sighted the Jersey coast.
Rather than take chance IN the huge
seas as they raced toward shore, he
nannuvred his vessel for hours off Fire
Island and came into Quarantine late last
night.
None of the 592 passengers had any
thing but praise for the captains caution.
Although they were delayed day In
landing none expressed dissatisfaction.
When the steamer left the Narrows yes
terday morning II was in the teeth OF r.
driving snowstorm. and again the captain
refused TO sacrifice safety TO speed. IL
took the steamer two hours TO negotiate
the four miles TO her berth at West 18th
s:yaet and the North River.
Aboard the Carmania was Harry Laud-
er. the Scotch comedian, for his annual
American tour. A band of six Killed bag
pipers stood shivering on the pier to meet
him. Others on board were Mr.. and Mrs.
Bourke Cochran. Mary Maude Denison.
contralto. who comes TO appear In con-
cert: Ramon Reynteur y de Errazu, Sir
Wufred Peek and Lady Peek, who was
Miss Edwina Thornburgh. OF ST. Louis
where they are going to visit; Baron carr
Gottfriod Siedlitz Tom" Valance, sam
ueI Young and Andrew Furuseth, presi-
dent OF the National Seamen's Union of
America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
NEW "MASHER SQUAD"
GETS FOUR IN ROUNDUP

IN addition to the big squad OF crook
chasers," turned loose upon the town yes
terday by Commissioner Mckay. 10 Keep
New York sweet and clean" as ne
termed t. the "masher squad, also one
of his inventions, was on the job. Inc
result was that the members or the ZEN
trail Federated Union of Male tllrts were
ND in the air" last night over what they
consider the high handed and unwar-
ranted interference OF Mr. Mckay In the
conduct of their business In raiding yes
,erdav Local No. 90. one of the most
prosperous uptown branches Of the union.
Local No. 60 is at the corner OF Amstei-
dam avenue and Goth street, and mas al
WAYS done rushing business. For more
than two years its eye-battinS average
has been close to 800. II has been one
of the busiest little corners in town.
The members were on the Job warming
I'D for their work yesterday when -FOUR
sinister figures appeared. The four were
Samuel Mason, Charles Graham. Michael
Judge and Edward Waterhouse. known
at Police Headquarters as Special squad
No. Economically, the Washers squad
and they formed silently in a semi
circle. walked around the corner and
closed in. There was a scutfiing noise,
few squeals and 1t was all over.
At the station house the prisoners SAID
they were Harry Delaney, OF No. ole
West SD street; Michael Corson, of No.
IS Amsterdam avenue; Joseph Keegan, of
No. 66 Amsterdam avenue, and Michael
IL was a hard day in the magistrates
courts, also, for the Washers. This was
the result of Mayor Mitchel's desire to
make the streets safe place for women.
Magistrate Freschi took notice Of this In
sentencing Victor Neiss, OF No. 800 West
l50th street. where he lives with his wife
and elghteen-year-old son, to ten days in
the Workhouse without the option of a
fine.
Mayor Mitchell has made an order to
suppress rowdyism in New York. the
magistrate said, 80 that women may
walk through the streets without moles-
tation by Washers"
Mrs Helen Middleburg. of No. 327 West
4Sth street, who made the complaint, said
at the hearing on January that Neiss
nodded and held out handful of money
to her, and when she complained to a
policeman he fed into store. where he
was arrested. Neiss testified that 1t was
all q mistake, and probation officer was
assigned to investigate At the reopening
of his hearing yesterday the officer ties
titled that Neiss had a good character
while his attorney also pleaded for him.
However despite these pleas the sentence
was imposed.
In Magistrate Levy's court vincenzo
Misce. of No. 900 Arthur avenue. The
Bronx, was placed under $3.50 bond for
a year. with an alternative Of sixty days
in the Workhouse. for annoying Mrs A.
Schumacher. OF No. 1929 Washington ave-
nue., on January 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
HAMMERSTEIN TO
DELAY OPERA PLAN
Impresario Says He Will Give
First Performance in
September.

Oscar Hammerstein will not open his
rev house for grand opera at Lexington
avenue and 61st street in a few days, as
his last previous statement on the sub
ject positively declared. lie now says he
will not open the house this season. hav-
ing made announcement last night that
his first performances there will probably
take place In September. BY that time.
he announced. he expects that the court
decision which now Restraints him from
the presentation OF grand opera in New
York until 1920 will have been reversed.
Grand opera will be heard In the Man.
haitian Opera House. however, before the
present season Is over. according TO Mr..
Hammerstein, he having consented yes
terday to the appearance there OF the
Chicago Philadelphia company Although
the programmes distributed at the Metro
politan Opera House last night contained
the statement of the performance of the
visiting organizations at the Broadway
house on four evenings in February. Mr..
Hammersteln was positive that they
would take place at the newer theatre on
West saith street. All knowledge OF any
such a change was disclaimed I'm the
Offices Of the Metropolitan last evening.
Delay on the part of the contractors In
getting the work OF building the new
opera house under way is given by Mr..
Hammersten as the reason for the post
ponement OF the venture
THE season will certainly open In the
fall" Mr. Hammerstein declared. when
Il will be carried out as originally
planned. That is. performances Will be
given in several languages. with such
artists as Maurice Renaud and other
French singers in the cast. Some OF the
singers now under contract have been
placed in various light opera companies
now appearing in this country. and sew
eral others will make concert tour In
an organization to be known as the Ham
merstein Grand Opera Concert Com
pany."
Although Mr.. Hammersteln refused to
comment on his consent TO allow the
presentation OF grand opera at the Man
haitian, 1t has been reported for some time
that the Chicago philadelphia company.
under the management OF Cleofante Cam
panini, has been anxious 10 appear there.
The attractions at the house are booked
through the Offices OF the Shuberts.
At the Metropolitan Opera House II was
said last night that the visiting company
had been anxious TO give several perform
ances at the Manhattan before the sea-
son at the Metropolitan opened but that
the negotiations had fallen through. No
objection. 1t was said. was made to the
appearance OF tho Chicago company
there. Arrangements were now com
plete. however. II was said. for the four
scheduled performances at the Metro
politan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Head Hunt In Pictures.

This evening Dean G. Worcester, FOR
twelve years Secretary OF the Interior OF
the Philippine Islands, will show an audi
ence in Carnegie Hall the beauty of the
tropical and semi-tropical vegetation OF the
hardwood forests of the islands by means
of colored Photographic views. In so do
ing Dean Worcester will close his set OF
addresses.
one Of the most interesting films will
show actual head hunting scenes and the
accompanying ceremonies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06

evidence. Magistrate Krotel said that
he. and he felt sure the other magis-
trates, would also cooperate IN the
move. They expressed themselves as
opposed to mere fines for pickpockets.
and that what was needed was jail
sentences
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
TO TALK ON CITIZENSHIP.

The Board of Education VIII hs 81
evening at the Metropolitan Temp's ~
enth avenue and 18th street the ".s<,
series OF lectures on citizenship 20, 4
Purdy. president OF the peps'" :. "
Taxes and Assessments WIZ y
speaker tonight. Next week ~
Edwards. former street clesnins -
missioner. wiz tell OF the "o'"
department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Sharkey and Waiter Held.

Tom Sharkey. proprietor OF a saloon
in East 1ith street. and David Cuneo. a
waiter there. were held for Special Ses-
sions on a charge OF maintaining a dis
orderly house by Magistrate Herbert in
Essex Market court yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
Rampolla Inventory January IL

Rome. Jan. 5-The removal OF the seals
placed on the apartment OF the late Car
dlnal Rampola and the taking - an in
yentory of his effects have been fixed for
January H. OF which date all tho inter
ested parties have been summoned TO DO
present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06

tatives in relation TO the making up OF
the House committees.
1t was made plain at the conference
that while the Progressives may unite
with the Democrats 10 adopt amendments
to the rules, they have no intention OF
getting together with the followers OF
ZAP Smith in the selection OF Speaker.
They hope to get enough Independents OF
the two old parties with them to hold the
balance of power and force compromise
on an independent candidate.
THE Progressives intend to support
Michael Schaap for three or four oaliots'
said Assemblyman Henschel, Progressive
of The Bronx. Then IL We find that We
can get enough independents Win US "
block the election Of man represehtihs
the reactionary elements We VIII look Iof
some man OF independent, progressive
tendencies as a compromise candidate.
Knapp Against Barnes.
Assemblyman Knapp. Republican. said
he stood for men and principles and not
for parties. He said that he would not
enter the Republican caucus. and urged
all independent Republicans not TO.
II am against dictation." he said, and
will not stand for any candidate for
Speaker who may prove to be under the
influence OF Barnes or any other party
boss We should stand as the mediators
between the contendng parties, and II We
vote for any man under the domination
of party or party boss we shall be act
ing against the wishes OF our constituents.
We should agree on some independent
who will be fair not TO one party but to
all parties and all people"
Assemblyman Andrew F. Murray. OF
New York, q former Republican, now a
Progressive presided at the conference,
and Assemblyman Schaap presented the
amendments to the rules, which were
drafted at a conference in New York, and
they were adopted.
There was some talk OF an alliance be-
tween the Democrats and the Barnes
crowd, but this was said to be impossible
by the leaders Of the two factions In the
Republican party and by the leaders or
the Democrats. They argued that public
sentiment would prevent any such coali-
ton.