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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
PROFIT SHARING.

1t appears from recent statements that
the protlt-sharing plan OF the United
States Steel Corporation has thus far
been eminently successful. The stock al-
lotted was largely over-subscrlbed and
the statement shows that the laborers
and skilled mechanics applied for four
fifths of the subscriptions.
This is encouraging. The United States
Steel Corporation is the largest corpora
ton of Its kind in this country. If not in
the world. and when it was first organ
lied it was looked upon as menace. It
may be, but thus far its affairs have
been conducted on the most conservative
basis. 1t has largely controlled the price
Of IRON but 1t has kept the price down,
when under other circumstances the
price would undoubtedly have gone sky
high. 1t had long struggle soon after
its organization with its employees, but
the difficulty was finally adjusted, and
now the company seems to be- on good
terms with the men who work for It, and
the men seem to have confidence in the
company, as Indicated by their large sub
scription to the stock which has been
recently offered to them.
This profit-sharing experiment will be
watched with great Interest. Corpora
tions Of this character are not philan-
thropic organizations, but wise men know
that 1t Is to the interest Of the corpora
lions to have their workmen satisfied,
and to have them interested as much as
possible In the welfare of the concern.
We believe that the only reason why
the profit haring plan has not been al
ready adopted by many corporations Is
because 1t Is most difficult problem to
formulate plan that will be entirely
just to all interests and avoid vexatfous
complications. If the United States Steel
Corporation shall succeed In working out
the plan. and showing 1t to be practi-
cable, there is little doubt that corpora
tons generally will follow suit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
POISONED WITH TOBACCO.

The practical joker Is still at large.
Awhile ago We heard that he had been
caught down in Texas and strung up.
but not so--he Is Sill alive and going his
rounds. Last week he was In Allegheny
county, Va, and was engaged In his old
tricks. His victim was II, NJ. Eakle, the
postmaster at WIlIiamsville.
Into n cup OF coffee that Mr.. Eak,e
was about to drink the p. J. put a
piece OF tobacco, and Mr. Eakle being
thirsty took q great gulp OF the coffee
md then another before lie detected any
unusual taste. Soon he became very,
sick, and for time It was feared he
would die.
1t was believed that he had been pois.
Oned by some deadly drug. The lndlgna-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
The Man
ABOUT
TO w N.
DAILY cALDNDAR-wDp, 8.
ELECTROMAGNETIC population /, ma
lSAo-Pop Tate invented the o,,rvrd mi,
We DON. like t. b l1slnuatea \

S. ~ q j.. Ga d n -.
We don't like 70 DO insnuated a.
y Fellow comes out and snvn =.
thinks we did certain thInr thnn AZ. .e
feel that wc have right to knock h ~
down. AA'oeA aim
But when he says in a slap-s!ded fash.
ION that no heard such n thing and can't
tell from whom he heard It Wa are- nircaS
IN the position OF tho fellow with tbs
billiard ball In his mouth-we can't anu
O. word. Soy 'D'SS
Our friend Billy Bradley has made an
insinuntion. - -
US at tho fire the other night with q fin
cup and tin bucket.
lilo didn't say why We had tho tin wnre.
but no told story OF n big flrc In BaIti.
more once when some fellows got tin
blNckots and things and filed them with
was In A. whiskey house.
Now: as We said. we do not like IN.
sinuntlons. - :.
We do not think we arc necessarily
called upon TO refllte the insinuatlon. but
we wish TO say that We did not 60 to
tho fire with tin bucket or even a I'm
cup.
We didn't even go to the fire.
In fact we didn't know there was al
fire until tho next day when we saw Il
In the paper
And wo can prove that such was tho
F 5000
we werc spending a very pleasant time.
Wc don't need liquor anyway.
Candy is our strong point
Homemade caramels and sornc of Mrs.
Nichols burned almonds.
We feel like saying something about
the Bi5ou lunch OF girls.
There Is ono OF them especially who
has caught our fancy, and when she
shakes her sancy head at the crowd. Il
makes US feel like going into that crowd
and wiping the floor up with It.
We feel hurt, and when we come to
think OF the possibilities OF pleasant
evening with her, our chances seem 10
float off into nothlngness, and we go
home to dream about those sunny locks
and that bewitching smile. and then we
go again the next night to have our heart
broken again.
Our heart gets broken nine times
week, when that Bljou Bunch comes 10
town.
And just to think. this Is the last week
they are to be with us!
sss
Ii we do not appear in our accustomed
places tomorrow, we wish to be re-
membered kindly.
For Grand Exalted Ruler cronk win
be in town tonight ard there Is going
to be something doing.
: u.1S ASeScPS'oil SoillLul1ee VIII po on
hand bright and early. and we expect
to be in close touch with the committee.
Mr.. Cronk is a fellow aztec our owa
heart, and his coming necesti:ates tho
bringing out from the wardrobe our
hgh-prced dress suit in which VIC look
so nice. The trouble with us and our
dress suit Is that we always get together
at stag entertainment We would like
to mix In with the ladies' with that dress
suit on, and We will some day
HARRY TUCKER,
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December.

(F'or The Times-Dispatch.)
Boisterous winds blow the twigs from
tho branches:
Pictures of beauty, the frost fancy
Red CLEANS the holly. all In rlotous
splendor,
'Galnst the dark green of her lance-
painted leaves,
The mIstletoe sad with the weight OF
its legend.
Weeps waxen-white tears as It clngs
to Its oak,
And sighs to the winds. that so roughly
caress her,
All. remember,
'Tls December.
Deep down in tho woodland the clear
lake has frozen;
Near Its brink sits q bird liko
feathery ball.
The bark of the fox cuts the clear. frost'
ed ether.
While all white on. the ground llca
the snow like q pail. 4
The blue vault Of heaven IS crusted with
Jewels,
The silver moon sleeps on the breast Of
the snow.
All nature calls clearly. or softly, or
All, remember,
I'll nrls December.
-lSmma NJ. II, Friend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
With a Comment or Two.

From appearances the Democratic party
is drifting to where Mr.. Cleveland stands
but we do not take this as an indication
that it is willing to accept him as Its
standard-bearer. Durham Herald.
TO sit on the fence and watch the drift
Will be sufficient glory for your Uncle
Grover.
The price Of beef has been reduced "
per cent. at New Orleans as result OF
a fight between big packers and indie
pendent concern. It's the old story--when
beef packers fall out other people get
their dues.-Atlantn Journal.
Wonder If we can't start such fall
Ing out In these parts or has New Or
leans patent on the method,
A new word was coined during tho
course Of lynching case In jackson,
Miss, the other day. The word Is ali
bier" and Judge Niles explained that 1t
meant zone who Is always willing TO
swear to an albi for friend. through
good and OWL report. Savannah News.
The name may be new, but the all
bier is an ancient institution.
The Joke which legislatures are passing
around this year Is the taxing of bache-
lors, and 1t has been passed enough to
be very. stale-Indiannpoll Journal.
1t should De OuTlcu VIII lA1o o'i1'-AioN
ing bills which started In the virginia
Legislature and was a huge joke from the
start.
The pneumonia bacillus has been found.
Now that tho men of science have got
down to "P" let them locate the poll
teal microbe and save the rising genera
tion.-Florida Tines-Union.
That microbo will not remain located
Head It off at one place and IT Will BOD
up serenely in another.
We have noticed that the Admins
tration always gets busy n the inter-
ests of clean sidewalks after the worst
part of the winter season has passed
Indianapolis News.
That's about the way we work coun'
try roads In Virginia.
Mr.. Cleveland Is the only man IN inc
limited States, in the opinion OF FORMER
Senator Lindsay, Of Kentucky, who could
be elected President in 1904 in opposition
to MIR. Roosevelt. But Mr. Lindsay re.
yeals his cheerful view by adding that
Mr.. Cleveland could not possibly be nom
ated.-Sprlngheld Republican.
That Mr. Lindsay must feel reasonably
sure of Mr.. Rooseyelts election. but then
Mr.. Lindsay is afflicted with mario"
vision,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
Short Talks to the legislature.

Fredericksburg Star: II Mr.. 8. Gordon
Cummings, of Hampton. Va, succeeds In
deriving any glory from his 80 far sue
cessful effort to kill the Barksdale bill By
amending with the word ''corruptly," we
Will be much surprised. The gentleman
may find conditions in his district such as
not to warrant the Punishment of cor
ruption at the polls. but we assure him
that everywhere else In the State the
people desire elections free from the
pernicious influences which have domi-
mated many Of them in the past The
House Committee on Privileges and
Elections has adopted the Cumming
amendment. but we still await with
much confidence the action OF the House
itself.
Southside Virginian: The amendment of
Mr. Jennings, OF Lynchburg. to the sA.-
airy bill. docking members Of the Legis-
inture for their absence without leave,
was good thing and should have been
passed. This drawing pay without dis
charging the duties is getting TO be a
should call halt
Norfolk Ledger: we entirely agree
with Mr.. Barksdale that the insertion OF
the word Corrupt" In the pure election
bill. with reference to the use Of cam.
utility Of the measure, and we trust that
he will be able to defeat oil such amend.
ments-just as we'll not have the law as
to make 1t imperative.
Norfolk virginan-Pilot: we agree with
Mr.. Barksdale that. he was entitled to
ON earlier report from the committee OF
the House on his bill to prevent the
corrupt use OF money In elections.
The bill was not one to be smothered
or butchered in committee. 1t passed the
Senate with little opposition and 1t has
behind 1t the Intelligent public opinion
of the State, which Is no longer dis
posed to concede that corrupt methods
in elections are to be condoned on the
ground Of necessity.
Newport News Press: The amendment
Of the Barksdale pure election bill by
the Insertion Of the word "corruptly' is
suggestive. to say the least.
Referring to the matter Of the James,
town Ter-Centenary appropriation, the
( Norfolk Virginian-Pilot says: It ought not
TO be necessary to urged upon the mem
bers of the General Assembly that they
that they must seize for the good Of
the State or see 1t slip away beyond re-
call. In a large measure, they are to
say whether 1t shall be stagnation or
progress in Virginia. So far as the Ex-
position Company and tho people OF this
rich and populous section are concerned,
they walt but upon the corporation of
the State to put their shoulders to the
Wheel Gentlemen of the Finance Com
mittee and of the Legislature. Is 1t stag
nation or progress?
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North Carolina Sentiment.
There has been some trouble with cor
Wet management about which the Char

There has been some trouble with con-
Wet management about which the Char
lotte News says
1.-THE Legislature Is to be commended
for its prompt action in ordering an in
vestigation OF the charges of inhuman-
ity towards the convicts who have been
employed In railroad work in the noun
tains Of Mitchell county. The charges
should be thoroughly investigated, and
If found true, severe punishment should
be melted out to the inhuman guards
who were responsible"
Concerning the bill allowing judges to
''cut off debate among tho lawyers the
Raleigh Post says:
"Of general public approval there
could bio no doubt, but 1t Is especially
gratifying that leading members Of the
bar are earnest In their support OF the
measure. This measure ought to pass.
1t will une lestionably promote the
transaction of business Of the courts.
thus assuring prompter dellverances In
litigation, and clearing OF dockets.
This limitation cannot possibly be taken
as reflection upon the talking capa-
city of the lawyers-their licenses guar
antee this-but 1t will afford them all
reasonable excuse for not talking when
their own sense tells them 1t Is unne-
oessary. We think the measure of the
senator from buTCOIlDe ColtelilIolutcS an
important and much needed reform"
The Wilmington Star has this view
Of the situations:
''The Democrats must nominate man
for President in 1904, who can carry New
York New Jersey and Connecticut. In
the language Of the puzzle pictures:
Find the man..
The Enfield Ledger says:
$50 that whether the time be far or
near, 1t will surely come when the name
Of Robert Z. Lee will be dear not only
10 the South. but to the great American
people,"
Tho Concord Tribune says:
1--WE like Senator Belsley's bill to
establish an Historical Commission.
North Carolina Is full OF history and Its
high time 1t We're being published. &C
curately from first to last There are
many choice bits of history hid away
in minds soon to pass from earth. There
is much of it which could be easily
gathered and there are capable. pat riotlc
North CarolinIans who would gladly
serve on such commlssion-and with
out pay"
The Durham Herald sensibly remarks:
"Of course If the whiskey men see that
temperance legislation Is probable they
will favor tho less drastic OF the meas
ures before the legislature, hut this
should not cause tho friends of temper
ance to demand extreme legislation or
nothing. They cannot afford to be blind
ed by prejudice on one side or enthusi-
asm ION the other.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Several days ago we mentioned that q
South Dakota farmer had written to the
editor Of this paper to gain information
concerning farming lands in Virginia, as
he desired to settle here. The letter
was turned over to Commissioner Koiner,
who answered It, But as several persons
have written to know the address we
have decided to print it. 1t is w. A.
Johnson, Raymond, Clark county, South
Dakota
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

900 out OF more than 100000. Tho dis
traction OF temperance agitation Is no
longer feared by the Republican party.
Thcre is something In MI this for the
law-lnakers Of Virginia to consider. The
liquor question is n very live issue In
politics and politicians will do we'll to
recognize the fact.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
BOTTLE BABIES

Bottle babies are SO likely
to get thin. What can be
done7 More milk, condensed
milk, watered milk, household
mixtures-try them all. Then
try a little SCOTS Emulsion in
the bottle.
1t does for babies what it
does for old folks-gives new,
firm flesh and strong life.
You'll be pleased with the re-
suit, It takes only a little in
milk to make baby fat.
We'llseud you little to try,!tyou like.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 4os Pearl street, New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

owns no submarine patterns. Hence sonne-
body was backing him when he directed
his attentionto the New York Congress-.
man. and the question Is who7 Echos
answer should not be considered sufll-
Client.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

1t now Costs $4,000 per year to keep
tho White House In order. whereas It
used to take only. $4,000. There are more
children and rainy days about tho White
House now than formerly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
Remarks About Richmond.

Norfolk Ledger: It Is greatly to tho
credit OF certain colored people Of Rich
mond. who may be taken rs representa-
tlves Of their race in Virginia. that they
have publicly and formally repudlatad
tho incendiary utterances Of the negro
lawyer, James II, Hayes. on u recent
occasion In Washington
The Portsmouth Star, commenting So
riously on Alderman Aliens proposed an
ti-hate ordinace. says;
"Men enjoy the inalienable right to
make themselves disagreeable to any au-
dience by going out between the acts to
see q friend. So also Ia 1t the constitu-
tiopal privilege Of women to do as much
by wearing In public assemblies n hat as
big as cabbage patch or other flam-
buoyant headgear, We pray for reform
In this matter, but we pray for IT to
come In the right way, Let the women
voluntarily and gracefully take OFT their
hats to the reasonable and Just request
hot the pubuc,'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
Personal and General.

susan B. Anthony will place all her
books, pamphlets and other documents
relating to the woman question IN
special alcove which has been set apart
for the purpose in the Congressional IL
brary, Washington.
General Frederick Funston says ne mas
entirely recovered from the WOUNDS ne
received in the Philippines and is ex-
nected TO be ordered back to the islands
at most any time. In the meantime he
has gone out to wyoming to hunt grouse
and wild pigeons.
Isreal Smith, Jr., leader of the famous
Thirty-third Massachusetts Regiment
Band, now a resident of New Bedford,
Mass. has in his possession drum that
was used in tho battle OF Bunker Hill.A
Tho publicity amendment to- tho de-
partment of commerce bill, 1t IS stated,
wa. sent to certain finnnciers and trust
onlcials In New York for their approval
before being passed by the Senate.
Mortality In Chicago during January
was 10 per cent. larger than in the month
last year-representlng 344 more deaths
which the board of health attributes to
tho scarcity of fuel. Before the winter
Is over the coal famine VIII nave nun
bcred It's Victims throughout the coun-
try by the thousands and perhaps tho
tens of thousands.
Henry Phpps. Of Philadelphia, form
erly partner Of Mr.. Andrew Carnegie,
who is now in India, has given to Lord
Curzon, the viceroy, $4,000 to be applied
to scientific or other practical objects
for the benefit OF India. Mr., Phipps
some time ago gave 100000 to the fund
for the relief of the Beers and recently
1t was made known that he has given
sl,0oO,oN0 for an institute In philadelphia
for the study and treatment OF TUDOR
culosis 5
Enthusiasts friends of Chester |.
Long, the new Republican United States
Senator from Kansas, have started u
movement to make him nominee for
Vice. President They say Iowa has
tw Q candidates and Kansas will stand
for Roosevelt and Long.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

The. Senate passed tho Elkins antitrust
bill without q single speech for or against.
It must DO a mighty poor bill that gets
through that way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Tho Opponents Of Dr.. Crum seem to b<
getting the cruni OF comfort at the pres
ent writing, and, II Tillmnn can be held
In check. Crum will probably DO defeat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

When Minister Bowen says no, he
throws nm emphasis in 1t that convinces
British and Germans alike. that he means
what he says.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

1t may DO worthy of notice that none
OF the young men who helped IIobson
submerge the Merrimac are complain.
Ing of sore eyes or resignlng. Hobson
can lecture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

In another column Danyllle CORE
spondent discusses In an interesting
manner some interesting questions of
suffrage involved and not involved In tho
new Constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

There Is now prlce-controlling milk
syndicate In New Jersey. It is properly
watered. we suppose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Reports Of the death OF a Sultan must
now be accompanied by corners cor
tfcate to insure belief.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

After all. Addicks did not have q gus,
pipe cinch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

It cost sousa Just $1,000 to play before
the King. but the advertisement was
worth every cent Of 1t,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
OUR FINANCIAL PAGE.

Wo point with pride, as the pollti-
clans say. to the financial page Of The
Times-Dispntch, and invite comparison
with tho Baltimore and Washington pa
pers.
We do not think that there is a daily
paper south Of Now York that gives a
better service from day to day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
Perhaps So.

Perhaps all this anti-klssing legisla-
ton Is brought aboutSby rumors Of Hob
son cutting loose from the naval SER
vice and going on the lecture PLATFORM
Portsmouth Star
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Decent politics wins great victory
Addiclss has thrown up the sponge u
Delaware.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

1t seems now that q compromise will
be reached In the matter of admitting the
territories that are clamoring for state
hood at the door of the Senate. The plan
is to admit Arizona and New Mexico az
one State under the namo Of Arizona,
and then hitch the Indian Territory on
to Oklahoma. and admit them as one
State under the name Oklahoma. This
will put two more stars on the flag and
four moro Senators In the Congress. 1t
Will also leave al opening for the new
State CT Montague, which they are talk
ing of canying out Of Montana and North
Dakota.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Castro knew what he was doing when
he asked Bowen to play his hand for
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

Tho ground hog doubtless got an idea
last night that he had made his exit
trinc too soon.