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The age-herald., 1901-12-29
Government tRegu1ation of Great Corporations

earth. no matter who suffers They seem to have got it, but can they keep 1t is the problem. They in their insolence of wealth and power think so. that the people will be submissive tools all the time. But they are really only hasten ing on a great crisis. President Roose- welt means well when he talks about the general government controlling corpora tions and suggesting some legislation to keep them within proper bounds. If Con- gress is powerless to enact the necessary legislation, he recommends an amend ment to the constitution that will give it the power. If the general govern ment is to deal with the great corpor- ations such an amendment to the or ganic law, will be necessary. The con vention that framed the constitution voted down a proposition to give the new gov ernment 1t was calling into existence the power to incorporate. That thus became one of the reserved rights of the state, and their consent will be necessary to the surrender of 1t in whole or in part. The general government having no pow CT to create a corporation by what magic of legislation can 1t invest itself With the authority to exercise control over one? The provision of the constitution with regard to the regulation of com merce between the states does not apply to the case under consideration. The only resource then, Is the constitutional amendment which three-fourths of the states must ratify What prospect is there that even one-fourth of them, as their legislatures are now constituted. would ever agree to such measure? In all these bodies the corporations. banks, railroads. insurance companies. trusts-are the masters and with very few exceptions no one of those bodies will dare to enact any legislation which they do not approve. To put the whole case in a nutshell. political conditions must be revolutionized before we can have reformation. The corporations are on top and they mean to stay there if they can. In the last letter the founder of American democracy wrote, three quarters of century ago, he said: The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth that the mass of man. kind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legiti- mately by the grace of God" But that Is where we are at today.
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
THE BIBLE
lt Is Fully the Best Selling Book In the
 Country.

From the New York Sun.
 There's one thing in the way of Christmas gift that you don't hear much about" said the busy bookstore man. but whose sales at this time reach tre- mendous proportions-the Bible.
 You may talk about your multitudin- ous editions of popular novels. but the Bible leads them year in and year out. It is probably sssred in more editions and got up in more styles and shapes than any other book in the world.
 Every bookseller aims to keep as large an assortment as his trade will al- low. and as the profits on them are from 25 to 50 per cent, they're & decidedly pay ing line of his business. In most of the larger stores there is a man who does nothing else but buy and sell these books, and as there are not many men who are up on Bibles they command good salary.
 You'd be surprised at the different kinds of people who buy Bibles at Christ mas time. The boy who is away from home Is one typical customer
 ssHe is apt to say. that his mother gave him one. but that he has read it through many times and the print Is a little one. It isn't improbable that he'll buy another large, well-bound volume to send home. just to show the old folk that he hasn't Forgotten.
 ESrIIe may not be living up to the teach ings of the book, but when one is shown to him ne always softens and rarely goes out of the store without 1t.
 ssf'Young girls. whether working for their living or the daughters of well-to-do or wealthy parents. are frequent buyers of Hibles, either for themselves or for some ffiend, most often girl friend. fs"Old women are. perhaps, the heaviest buyers of all It is the grandmother or
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 Harry Inge. He was met there by a bevy of charming girls and luncheon was served. A silk United States flag fioated over the gallery, and the house was decorated with flags of all nations, bam- boo, holly and cut flowers. The color scheme was red and the centerpiece on the table was a tiny Christmas tree. with red tapers and toys for the guests. Captain Hobson received a toy cannon. and at each plate was a water-colored name card. with scenes from naval life. There were four candelabra with red candles and red shades, and all the gas globes were covered with the same tint. Toasts were drunk to the hero and he in return drank one to the Ladies, God bless them"
 After luncheon the party adjourned to the bazaar, which was being held for the battleship Alabama silver service fund. At o'clock Captain Hobson was entertained at dinner by the Kappa Alphas and at 8:3O there was concert. followed by his lecture. After the lecture he was entertained at supper at the residence of Major and Mrs. Julian Whiting. The dining room was beauti- fully decorated with poinsetta and red geraniums while from huge silver pu1Cn DOWI BOOu CutCI WdS ulSptnS6u-
 Mrs. Louis Parker entertained Tues day evening at a dinner fin honor of Miss Howard of Kentucky, who Is visit ing Mrs c. T. Hearin. The centrepiece was a figure of good old St. Nicholas, who had a present for each one of the guests. At each place was a tiny sleigh and reindeers lIIled with candied fruits. The candles and shades were of red. There was a pretty tree in the bay win dow with twinkling -lghts.
 Miss Annie Carroll and Vivrenne Hoff- man, gave a party to their little friends Wednesday. A Punch and Judy show, balloon and fire works afforded much pleasure to the children. Mir. James H. Webb who accompanied his little daugh- ter. had the misfortune to burn his hands and face very painfully in send ing off balloon. The burns were dress ed by Dr. H. T. Inge
 In a contest at the Golf course We'd nesday for the Hunter cup, MT. Rhett won the trophy. Luncheon was served by the ladies, including a big bowl of egg nog.
 Miss Daisy Tacon was the hostess at dance Tuesday evening at her new home on Government street Supper was served at 12 o'clock. Christmas favors and holly were the decorations.
 Mrs. c. T. Hearin entertained the young ladies Euchre Club Thursday in honor of her guest, Miss Howard.
 Mrs. Battle president of the Alabama society of Colonial Danes. has issued the following invitations: Madam Battle askes ye honour of ye companie on Fridaie ye Twenty-seventh of December at 12 ye cloke to celebrate ye Christ mas Tide. Ye favour of a Reply is craved Number 1O7 South Conception street, Mobile"
 Mir. and Mrs. George H. Clark are visiting Mrs. Clarkes mother. Mrs. J. F. Heustis.
 Mir. and Mrs. Morrison Req are spend- ing the holidays in Chicago.
 Professor Ernest Fenellosa and wife,
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

are visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. McNeil on Church s.reet.
 The S. C. S. Ball Wednesday evening was as usual very successful, the aall being handsomely decorated with mot toes in electric lights. Merry Christ mas" and with bamboo. holly afi red satin ribbons. The costumes of the mask CTS were of the true Henry VIII and were of velvet and satin. The follow ing debutantes were present all hand somely gowned for their first ball: Miss Marie Bush Miss Jennie Austill. Miss Ruth Huger and Miss Elsie Fry.
 Master Frank Stollenwerck entertained a number of his little friends Christmas. with tree.
 The following houses will be open for New Year receptions: Mrs. A. 8. Benn. Mrs. E. D. Bondurant, Mrs. H. T. 1nge, Mrs. J. w. Whiting. Mrs. John Quill. Mrs. J. K. Glsnnon, Mrs. G. H. Itandall and Mrs. w F. Gordon.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas McMillan and family spent Christmas at their coun- try home at Stockton.
 MT and Mrs. Charles Shawhan, enter tained at cards Wednesday in honor of their guests. MT and Mrs. Macy Goode of Chicago. There were two tauies of eight hand euchre. A Dutch supper was serv- cd, consisting of hot wiener wurst, tomaIes. cheese beer in steins, etc., and the table was decorated with red carna- tions candles and broad red satin rip- bon. Mrs. Goode left on Saturday for Dunkirk, New York, to spend some time with relatives.
 Saturday evening the Clara Schumann Club gave a Rubinstein evening to their active and associate members.
 Miss Evelyn Harvey spent the hofi- days with relatives in Hattiesburg. Miss.
 Dr. J. J. Peterson expects to go to Opelilka soon to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. J. F. Purser.
 Mrs. Samuel Hodgson and two chill dren reached Mobile Thursday the Telefon from Progresso after rough passage of six days. Dr. Hodgson is in the employ of the Marine Hospital Serv ice and has been ordered to Vera Cruz.
 Mrs. Martha Geelow has been very i'll and Is now at Hot Springs recuperat- ing.
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

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The age-herald., 1901-12-29
NEW DECATUR.

New Decatur. December 29-(Special.) Mir and Mrs. Joe Franklin are on a visit to Dayton, Ohio. Miss Nell Harris Is home from Ken lucky.
 Miss Myrtle McNabb has returned from Anniston.
 MT and Mrs. Harry T. Walden, of Nashville, are here on their wedding trip.
 Mrs. Charles Blach has returned from Nashville.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. c. Stahlman of Nash vile, visited MT. and Mrs. s. T. West this week.
 Miss Mae Erskine Is in Florence.
 Miss Jennie Price of Athens, visited here this week.
 Mrs. Harry Gill Is in Huntsville
 Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay of Mooresville, were here this week.
 Miss Abbie Crawford is home from Rome Ga.
 Miss Stella Falk is home from Vasar College, to spend the holidays.
 Miss Theresa Walker is home from Cullman.
 Miss Rae McNabb is in Louisville. Mir. and Mrs. Dickson Greenwood, of
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

N oVERNMENTALs control of the n great corporations and trusts "( has become one of the vital
 issues of the opening century. Forty years ago the absorbing question was slavery. Cotton was king. The plan ter interest controlled the government. Millions of men and women were in all the promptlngs of humanity and teachings of religion. Then came con stitutions and statutes to throw the shield of their protection over the 'insttu- tisns." But they were powerless to save It. It was plotted out Now comes the great corporations, yielding billions of of capital, controlling millions of wage earners, more oppressive in many ways than slavery ever was. and aiming to dominate government national. state and municipal. What shall be done with them? President Roosevelt, in his mes- sage to Congress- says there should be created a new cabinet officer, to be known as the Secretary of Commerce and In- dustries, whose province it should be to deal with commerce in its broadest sense, including among other things la bot. That on the face of it. looks allur- ing. but when 1t Is remembered that there Is now one member of the cabinet, charged with the enforcement of a num- Der of statutes. called the Sherman anti trust laws and who allows them to re- main, on one pretense or another. un- executed, the scheme of creating another well-paid official to do what he and his predecessors have not done, looks very much like a device to throw dust in the eyes of the people and put far into the future the day of deliverance.
 The President informs Congress in academic fashion that .'when the con- stitution was adopted at the end of the eighteenth century. no human wisdom could foretell the sweeping changes, alike in industrial and political condi- tions. which were to take place by the beginning of the twentieth century" That reads like an extract from a college commencement speech. The President follows up the declaration of this tru- ism with the opinion that he believes Flaw can be framed which will enable the national government to exercise con
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
INTERVIEWING ROOSEVELT.
A St. Louis Reporter Finds in Him a
 Helpful Friend.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
 Speaking of President Roosevelt" said bohemian scribbler, q had rather novel, but rather pleasant, expe- rience with him during the campaign. and I was connected with a St. Louik paper at the time. Right at the begin. ming I want to say that he is one of tht most genial gentleman I ever saw, and good friend of the struggling reporter.
 T was struggling on a St. Louis news. paper at the time, was practically a new IT sn, and was fighting to get n good standing with the men who employed me. MT. Roosevelt, then a candidate for Vice-President. had arrived in St. Louis with his party, and 1t fell to me to look after the story. I hurried to the hotel. The distinguished gentleman was al breakfast. The dining room was locked There was a crowd of newspaper men in the rotunda of the hotel, and they were all eager to get to the candidate for ice-President. In my own case I simply had to do it. My reputation depended upon it. My job depended on it.
 While the other fellows were pressing their faces against the glass panes of the d1nlnB room uoor 1 slipped around the back way and entered the dining room through the kitchen. I walked up to the table where MT. Roosevelt was seated introduced myself and told him my business In a necessary burst of confidence told him I simply had to see him, and had to get an expression of some sort from him on some subject or other. He laughed heartily about it. He invited me to be seated at the table with him, and insisted upon my taking break fast with the party. I had a good talk out of him, and while it was going on my companions kept pressing their faces against the glass door, and I really felt sorry for them, but I could do nothing for them. I got the story and held my job, and since that time have had very warm feeling for President Roose- welt, and I think it may be accepted as a key to the mans character
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
Country Boy squeiches Uncle.

 From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
 He was typical small boy, who lived in a well-to-do town in the west ern part of the State, with pride in his native home and a vague idea that people considered all outsiders as small potatoes and few in a hill at that.
 Now. when his mother brought him to Milwaukee to visit her brother, he held his head proudly and intended to convey the idea that he and his were of some importance.
 His uncle took him to see the differ ent big buildings, including the Pabst Theatre, the library, postoff1ce and the various churches.
 One Sunday they were seated in St. Paul's. The mother turned her head to take in the beauty of the pictured windows with their pretty colorings. and secretly wished her lot had fallen in the city, but the boy sat bolt up- right as though such surroundings were very common to him.
 When they reached home his uncle remarked: Well, Tommy, the church Is something grand compared with your building in c."
 With an impatient toss of his head. MT. Impertinence annaunced:
 ''1t wouldn't make a woodbox for our Baptist Church"
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

whereas S2 spent on the proper literature would have saved him s125 at least. To the intelligent person who knows that such cats are merely the peculiarly marked offspring of Persian with com mon cats the dealer would have sold the same animal for $5. but none of them is going to enlighten the public mind by dispelling a fallacy as popular as the "coon-cat idea"
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
Neither Better than the Other,

From the Catholic Standard and Times. This dollar" began the cashier of the restaurant as he scrutinized the coin.
 "Is bad. eh?' interrupted the sour. looking patron.
 Well. it doesn't look very good.'
 '"rhat so? Just bite 1t. and if it's any. thing like the dinner I had it'll taste even worse than it looks."
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
CHANGE <OE g..AEE
Some Sensible Advice to Women by
 Mrs. E. Sailer.
President German Relief Association Los Angeles, Cal

Owing methods living this without annoying and sometimes painful
 
 seems ready to burst and the faint feeling that with ch dangerous nervous trouble The nerves are Th pound meet the needs of system this period of life with comfort safety.
The age-herald., 1901-12-29
Why He Was Unhappy.

From the Catholic News.
 Grandad-What makes you look so un- happy, Willie?
 Willie-'Cause nobody never calls me good unless I'm doing something don't want to do.
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

Blankets, Comforts, Stoves, Beds, Chairs-get them now 10 per cent. discount this. week; want to reduce stockl you help us, we help you.
 Peter Zinszer'S g
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

Big drive in odds and ends of blank books-s eve ra l thousand envelopes. tablets and miscellaneous stationery at prices you can't resist.
 Zac P. Smith,
 Manager.
The age-herald., 1901-12-29

New York, are the guests of MT. and Mrs H. B. Beard.
 Miss Mamie Radcliff Is in New York city.
 MT. J. Will Troy, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Mrs. M. D. Sheats.
 Miss Evelyn Wyker is home from Nashville.
 Miss Pattie Skillman, George Harris and Mary Echols are home from Bow ling Green Ky.
 Miss Beasley of Aspin Hill. Tenn, is here.
 Miss Jennie Donaldson is in Moores- ville.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Carter, of Pulaski, Tenn, are here.
 Miss Bertha Lands Is home from Ken lucky.
 .,4r. L. s. Robinson visited in Hartselle this week.
 Miss Edith Badge has returned from Birmingham.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08
Weather Changing

Where have the good old fashion.
ed winters gone to? 1t seems as II
they have departed forever The
lightness Of the snowfall and the
comparatively small quantity stored
back in the mountains arc cause for
alarm amongst the farmers, and
bring them face to face with the
necessity for the conservation of
the water supply by storage rcser
yoirs and all other available means.
journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08
Appoints Jimmie Gum.

Governor Hunt has offered ex- Con-
gresham James Gum the position
of super attendant of the soldiers
home near Boise, and Mr.. Gnnn has
accepted it. The appointment Is
all the more gratifying as it came
entirely unsolicited, indeed, the re-
sipient refused the offer two or three
times before accepting 1t; but when
he found that there were no, aspir-
ants for the position, whlch would
necessarily entail more or less Of a
wringle, he decided to accept the
governors offer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08
rlaIad's New Fad.

Society in the town OF Malad has
decided that sssitting ont" waltz
will be more fashionable from now
on than dancing, The "sittlng out"
cmbodies the same position as dane
ing-the only difference is that you
sit-instead Of dance. The mans
right arm is around the girls waist,
while his left hand holds her. right.
Her left hand Ia placed upon his
shoulder, while his head rests low
ingly on his bosom. and all they
have to do is to sit and listen to the
music. Quite nuisance to gauop
mile or two to get hug or two.
A room fullof people sitting around
on sofas, hugglng TO music, is our
notion. Most men waltz, not for
the dance, but for the position; and,
while many a man may lose his APP
petite for dancing, he has to get
powerful old before he loses his ap
petite. for hagging pretty girl
Enterprise.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08
A Convincing Answer:

] hobbled into Mr.. Rlaekmon 3 drug
store one evening"" SAYS Wesley Nelson
of Hamilton, Ca. and he asked me to
try Chamberlaid's Pain Balm for rheue
matism with which had suffered for a
long time. I told him had nc faith in
any medicine as they all failed lie
said. 'Wellif Chamberlain Pain Balm
doosinot help you, you need not ray for
it. l. took bottle of it home and u4ed
it according to directions and in one
week | was cured, and haye rot since
been troubled with rheumatism. Gold
by Hoover's Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08

Pres. Burt, of the Union Pacific,
says the Short Line will remain an
independent road, 80 far as outward
appearances go. 1t was reported
some time ago that the Short Line
would be merged into the Union
Pacific and be operated from Gina
ha.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08
What Shall J. Wearl

How often ladies' oak this question when
invited to weddings receptions or
other functions. L'Art de IA Mode
answers all these questions and tells
just how to dress and what is being.
worn at all times. Specimen copy for.
two cent stamp.
R.BROUdhToNco., 5 q. ST., New York
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-02-08

WANTED-Eyeryb body TO smoke
"WALDINE" cigars. II. r. Groo.
agent. Best cigar ON the market. a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25
Simpson M. =. Church.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church re-
Gently elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs, s.
w. Wrigley; first vice president, Mrs.
j. f. Randolph: second vice president,
Mrs. J. B. Saunders; secretary. Mrs.
Dr. F. c. Hall: treasurer. Mrs. w. Il.
Castner; managers. Mrs. j. X. James,
Mrs. ID. Dourick, Mrs. Harriet Mott,
Mrs. NJ. Ace and Mrs George keith.
Chairman Of devotlons, Mrs J. T.. RAN
dolph.
Yesterday the newly elected officers
gave dinner in the church parlors TO
the members of the society. at which
Rev. DR.. and Mrs Sweet were the
guests of honor. The menu was excel
lent and most enjoyable time was
had by all.
without any flourish of trumpets
some most successful meetings are be-
ing nightly held in the Simpson church.
The pastor is his own evangelist and Is
finding excellent support from the
members of his church. Meeting to-
night at i. 20 o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25
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NOTED BRIEFLY.

The game of basket ball scheduled
for last evening between the Defend
ers and the old Scranton team was not
played, on account of the latter team
falling to put in an appearance.
game was accordingly played be-
tween the firsts and Seconds of the
Defenders and the resultant score was
l9 to in favor OF the first team. The
Defenders have been challenged by the
North End Stars for game next
Thursday evening at st. Johns hall.
Emma Zeigler and Christian Kraft
of Dunmore, were united in marriage
by Rev. Mr.. Nordt, paator of the
Hickory Street Presbyterian church
Mrs. Neigler, mother of the bride, hal
gone out to visit some friends and
she was greatly surprised on return
ing to find the young bridal couple
at her home.
Tho funeral Of Mrs. Schehier. of Elm
street. who died in philadelphia,
where she had been visiting for the
past two weeks. will take place this
afternoon at . o'clock. Services over
the remains will be held in the Hick-
ory street Presbyterian church. In
terment will he made in the Pittston
avenue cemetery.
Miss Mary Lynett. of Carbonate.
is visiting friends on this side.
Miss Mary Gragler. of Duryea, is
the guest Of George Washer. on Pitts
ton avenue.
The 81. Mary's choir will meet for
rehearsal this evening in st. Mary's
hall.
The engagement of Jacob thinner
and Miss Gussie C;ra-hner is an
nouncad.