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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Don't you suspect that this sensa-
uonal preacher uses religion as a
clOak?"
Worse than that" answered the
conservative clergyman; "he uses it as
a circus tent."-WashingtOn Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
chose RascaIs.'

Them farm mortgages l bought on
the recommendations of them rascals
Of brokers was poor security" grOwled
old Jilson. and if I hadn't been able
to sell 'em to a widow woman | would
Of sued EN-. "-Cleveland Leader.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Willis-What is that string around
your finger for?
Wallace-That is TO remind me that
I've forgotten something-Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Whoever told her she could sing?'
Nobody, only the teacher who got
two dollars for each vocal lesson."
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

The POet-I've been sending this
poem around for ten years. and it al
ways comes back!
His Friend-Don't worry, old man,
you've discovered perpetual notion
Chicago American.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Jack Nervey-I'm going to kiss you
when leave this house tonight
May Kuteley-Leave the house this
instant, sir!-Philadelphia Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Stranger-But how did the feud start?
Which family was the aggressor?
Natiye-lt's hard TO tell which was
the aggressor. mister. AS near as We
can make out, each pulled the trigger at
exactly the same instant. sah.-Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
what He Got.

Did your uncle leave you anything
In his Wilt"
Eyes. A lawsuit"-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

AIR LINE RAILWAY

short line 20 Principal Cities Of the South
ana southwest Florida, Cuba and Mexico.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL ~. 1904.
TRAINS LEAVE R1cHMOND-MArN STREE
SrArloN-DArLY.
zN /. M.-Seaboard Mau-Composed of
latest improved day coaches.
fullmau ~lecpers and Cafe car
TO henderson, Raleigh. South.
crn Pines, P~InehursL Hamlet.
Atlanta, Camden, Columbia.
savannah, Jacksonville, 81.
Augustine and Tampa
1883 T.. M~.-seaboard Express-composed of
day coaches, Pullman cars 10
Atlanta, Jacksonville. and
Tampa. Cafe car South of
Hamlei-To Henderson, Ra
leigh, Southern Pines, Pine
hurst Hamlet, Atlanta, Cam
den, Columbia, Savannah.
Jacksonville. 81. Augustine.
Tampa D. New Orleans.
'iO A.. M.-Local for Noriiua, Hamlet and
Charlotte.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMoND-DArLY.
go A.. MO. 3i-FrOm Florida. Atlanta
and the Southwest.
'R' A. MO. W-irom Florida, Atlanta
and The Southwest.
'"i' MO. AS-trom Norllna and loca.
points.
Nm. TAYLOR, G.P. A..
eo a.. HIS LIZARD, ID. =. A..
"o Main street. Richmond. Phone nos.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

BLOOMING CROW. Tx Nov. l3, 1902 .
Twas suffering terribly with Indigestion ana
kidney trouble and sent 90 my druggist Tor
something 10 relieve me-
As ne sent me q package OF Dr. Ihacher 5
Liver and Blood syrup I concluded 20 Try a.
aud now / am deeply grateful TO my druggist
as well as 20 you. ,
had been a sufferer from these things and
a general rundown condition for ten years,
and had only received temporary relief from
other medicines. But after using not quite two
packages Of your Liver and Blood Syrup feel
as stout and hearty as I ever did in my life, and
lam satisfied that ! am entirely cured. I feel
no symptoms whatever Of kidney trouble, and
nay digestion Is as good as any living mans
1 can now eat whatever I choose.
Inever had any remedy give me such quick
and permanent relief and ! can not put a cor
rect estimate on the value your medicine has
been % me. Iwould not take any amount OF
money for it. Very gratefully yours
JC. BROWN.
If you need o medicine torite to-day for a
free sample bottle and "Dr. ThGcher's
Health Book"
Gfre symptoms for ddUicc.
We simptU ask uOu 10 try a at our eI-
Dense. We knOtO tChdt q tritt DO.
For sale by all DrHggisfs-ttco si1eS-6O
cents and $500. -
THACHER MEDICINE CO.,
Chattanooga, Tens
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

~ Miss Alice Bailey, of
Atlanta, Ga, escaped the sur
geOn's knife, by using Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAMi-I wish TO
express my gratitude for the restored
health and happiness Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has
brought into my life.
81 had suffered for three years with
terrible pains at the time Of menstrual
tion. and did not know what the trouble
was until the doctor pronounced il in
fammatiOn Of the Ovaries, and
proposed an operation.
Il felt so weak and sick that felt
sure that ! could not survive the ordeal,
and so I told him that / would not un-
derro it. The following week ! read
an advertisement in the paper Of your
Vegetable Compound in such an emer-
gencv. and so l decided 10 try u. Great
was my iov TO find that ] actually i'm
proved after taking two bottles so 1
kept taking 10 for ten weeks, and at the
end of that time ] was cured. had
gained eighteen pounds and was IN
excellent health, and nm now.
" You surely deserve great success
and you have my very best wishas."-
Miss ALICE BAILEY, 80 North Boule-
ward. Atlanta. Ga. -S $1,000 fofeft0 original
Of a10go letter py0uing genuineHess cannot De pro-
dgccd
All sick women would be wise
if they would take Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound ana
be well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
A Remedy That No One Is
Afraid To Take.

DR.. Thacher's Liver and Blood syrup
has been used in thousands OF homes for
6fty-two years with perfect confidence
and the most remarkable results
The great success Of this remedy IS due
10 the fact that its formula (which con
sists Of Buchu, Hydrangea, Mandrake
Yellow Dock, Dandelion, Sarsaparilla,
Gentian, SIENNA and Iodide Of Potassium
has been freely published
Doctors and Druggists everywhere do
not hesitate TO recommend a preparation
which they know contains the best
known remedies for correcting all irreg-
uiarites Of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood,
and the diseases caused by the failure Of
these functions TO perform their proper
work. 2
Thousands Of sick ones TO whom life
has been a burden have written grateful
letters that others might profit by their
experience.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
SMALL ROOSEVELTS
AND TAFTS CHUMMY
Archie and Charlie or Best of Terms and Find Plenty OF
Mischief to Do.

his chosen intimates were the two little
sons OF the Filipino gardener.
Secretary Tafrs two other children
have likewise formed an intimacy with
the young Roosevelts. Helen. who is
thirteen years old. the only daughter
o. the Taft home. is already on friendly
terms with Ethel Roosevelt
They are both half boarders at the
Cathedral school, coming home IN the
latter part Of the afternoon, occasionally
in time for a drive OF a horseback ride.
Both girls are fond OF horses and out
door games
Ethel Roosevelt now takes high rank
among he young girl riders Of wash
iugton. She wears a divided skirt ana
sfts astride her pretty little bay horse
/ on whose nose she nestOws parting
| kiss when the ride IS over
/ Though Secretary Taft has been IN the
| Cabinet since Mr. Root 5 retirement last
| January, only within the last rev days
/ mas his family established itself among
! the official households. They remained
i i'm California last winter after their re
! turn from the Philippines, Mrs. 1aIt
coming to Washington IN the spring 70
1 select a house for the coming season.
/ They have leased the home Of the late
Or W. w Johnston, which adJoins the
| house occupied by Secretary Hitchcock,
and Is almost opposite the Quay house.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24

Archie Roosevelt has found a 'ouily
chum.
His playmate Is Charlie Taft. son Of
the Secretary of War. They are now
almost inseparable
Though "a year the Junior Of Archie
Roosevelt. Charlie is a grade ahead o
him in the public school, which the,
both attend-a state of affairs which
the President laughingly says. 'isn'
fair"
This is Charles first experience al
going to school. and he is briming over
with the Importance of his scholastic
tasks
When she father was made governor
of the Philippines he was not much be
| yond his babyhOod. and during the foul
years he spent IN the islands he was
/ taught at home.
] lie is delightful little specimen OF
strenuous American bOyhOod. When he
and Archie get together there Is con
siderable doing"
In picking his chums ne has all the
/ democracy of "A true boy When ht
lived in the governors palace at Manila
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Bargains for the
HOusekeeper

Three-string Carpet Brooms. l2lac
each.
Regular ST. 40 Decorated China Meat
Pilates. IA and 16-inch sizes. tomorrow
al zoe each
s-Quart Galvanized Iron Buckets. loc
SOC Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs. 35c
White Porcelain China Breakfast
Plates. 2c.
Nickle plated Bath Room Fixtures,
Sc
g-Picct Decorated China Toilet Sets.
in biue. green and brown decorations,
SO value for $l59.
20-Gallou Ash Cans, SOC.
White Porcelain China Cup and
Saucer pair al ac.
White Porcelain China Pickle Dishes.
90.
Oyster Flyers. with detachable drain
ing pan, l5C,
Odds and ends of Ornaments. Vases.
aHd Figures. slightly DANA aged. sold
up 90 SIS, each al 1870.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
BROKE GLASS WINDOW
TO BREAK INTO JAIL

Sanitary Officer Frank. of the Police
Department today ordered a mental eX-
animation of William DriscoIl. arrested
yesterday afternoon by police Of the
First precinct. after ne smashed one OF
the big plate glass windows Of Droop-5
music store on Pennsylvania Avenue
between Ninth and Tenth Streets north
west.
Driscon informed a policeman he want
ed 10 90 10 Jail and decided To break a
big pane o. glass so as 10 get a lonz
sentence. II was deemed best 10 put a
charge of insanity against him.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
SENDS AIRS TO zEIGLER.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. Nov. 24.-Gover-
nor Yates. on request of Sheriff Stein.
sent nifty rifles and 5000 rounds OF am
murition with which to arm special
deputy sheriffs. Shots have been eX-
changed between unktt0wn persons and
non-union employees of the ZeigleT Coal
Company. with the result that several
persons have been wounded,
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
PRESIDENT TRAVELS
WESTWARD TONIGHT
Takes Midnight Train 1Or
ST. Louis.
DINNER AT WHITE HOUSE
Turkey Weighs Thirty-Five Pounds.
Family Out Horseback Riding
This Morning.

President Roosevelt leaves Washing
ton al midnight tonight for St Louis.
With him go Mrs Roosevelt, 11r. and
Mrs Douglas Robinson. and Secretary
and Mrs Loeb.
The train will consist of three Pull
man cars. St. Louis will be reached
early Saturday morning.
The President and his party viii be
met by a committee OF citizens ana
representatives Of the St. Louis Expo
sition Company They viii be driven
10 the house of W. II. Thompson, treas
urer of the exposition company, where
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt w
he entertained during their stay IN 81
Louis.
To See Not to Talk.
The President does not expect u
make sny speeches while in St Louis
He VIII be given "a dinner 1T which
the prominent citizens of St Louis WI
be present. There viii be numbe" OF
entertainments arranged for him during
his brief stay IN the city, bII hoIAllE
of q formal character Is Intended
The President viii devote much time
10 seeing the exposition, and VIII Ylsil
most of the buildings. lie VIII starr
on his return Sunday evening reachlhs
here Tuesday morning.
The President. Mrs. Roosevelt, anC
Theodore. jr.. and Ethel all went on
. 1rseback riding this morning.
They left the White House about j
o'clock in vehicles and drove TO Noun
Pleasant where their horses were await
Ing them. An mounted and then started
for a brisk cantcr thrOu~h Rock CreeI
Park and along the military road.
The President did not go 10 his OIilc
today, but Secretary Loeb was theu
looking after routine business and max
tng the hnal preparations FOR the 81
Louis "trip
Big Turkey.
There viii be the usual ThanksgivIni
family dinner at the White House To
night Senator Lodge and Mr.. and Mrs
Douglas Robinson will be the only guest
present Dinner viii be served at "a
O'Clock
The Roosevelt family will sit down q
eat one of the finest turkeys that ha
ever formed the centerpiece of III
White House table. This is the NOs
turkey which arrived yesterday an
which weighs thirty-tiVe pounds.
Dinner VIII not be prolonged Is The eU
tire party with the exception of Sena
tor Lodge expects 10 leave on the mid
night train.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Is BITTEN
BY A RABlD DOG

While playing with a pet dog be
longing to the family. Mrs. Franklin
Geohegan. Of 1903 Baltimore Street
northwest, was bitten in the lip BY the
animal, which. Il has since been asceT-
taiued was afflicted with the abies,
Dr. HasbrOuck, Of 1919 Adams Mil
Read. who was called 10 dress the
wound found IL necessary to take two
stitches to close the incisiOu made by
the dogs teeth
On Tuesday DR.. Cecil French made an
examination of the dog and found thai
the animal showed signs OF rabies.
Upon his recommendation the dog was
killed and sent 20 DR.. MOler, Of the
Bureau OF Animal Industry. Agricul-
turaI Department. AT pOst-mOrtem eX-
animation was there held, in which
was disclosed the fact that the dog
was rabld.
DR.. HasbrOuck said that Mrs. GeOhe-
gan would be taken TO the PasteuI
Institute in Baltimore for treatment.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Art Department

Regular $50 soiled Spachtel Bureau
Scarfs and Pillow Shams. Use.
Lot of SOiled WorsJeds, assorted col
OTs age hank
Autographed Pillow Tops, slightly
mussed. l5c
Regular Zic Braided Bureau Scarfs
and Pillow Shams, 121zc each.
Fancy Laundry and Shoe Bags, Sc
each.
Pillow Cords. yards long, slightly
sOiled, Sc each.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
WOULD CLEAR TITLE
TO TEN MONTELL0 LOTS

Summerdeld +. Snively has begun
equity proceedings TO quit title to ten
lots in square two, of Montello, which
are said 70 be needed in connection with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad i'm
pEoyements.
He claims 10 have bought the land IN
1873 the title being placed in Sllas l..
IoOmis as trustee. Attorney ). Herbert
Giesy appears for Mr. SniVely.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
MANY APPLICATIONS
TO SUCCEED INSPECTOR

Many applications have been received
by Secretary Morton from officers of
the Marine Corps VINO desire TO be ap-
pointed assistant adjuraut ana Inspector
10 succeed Col. George c. Reid, who viii
retire on December 10.
The selection viii be made from among
the captains of the corps Capt Z. f.
Wynne. son OF Postmaster General
Wynne. and Capt. Albert S. McLemore
are among the prominent applicants for
the place
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
TO URGE WIDENING
OF BLADENSBURG ROAD

The bills now pending IN Congress
providing for the widening Of the Bad
ensburg Road Will be given lively sup
port by the District Commissioners this
winter according 10 assurances given
the officers of the East End Citizens
Association by the Commissioners
The bills provide for an appropriation
of 500 10 pay for condemnation pro-
ceedings On connection with the District
acquiring additional land for the road
widening Much of this land has al
ready been dedicated 20 the District by
property owners.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
InLRICAI, TOYS
FOR SMALL ALIENS
surprises -Ur juvenile
Coming CitiZ 'nS.
AT IMMIGRANT STATIONS
Playgro mas Provided foE Little Stran-
gers With Every SOFT OF
Amusement.

Thousands Of little aliens, who In their
own countries have never heard Of the
TOYS and Joys or the american child, axe
now being given astonishing surprises
when they reach tle s.auons where I'M
migrants are received al the tnItec
States.
Through the efforts Of Commissioner
General o. lmmi grafton Frank p. Saf-
gent, TOYS OF ali Kinds have been pi o.
Vided al the principal stations. A. I-iils
Island, New YORK, regular IOOl st
den playground has been established,
Here there are wagons. hobby-ho- ses,
hoops OF all kinds, ana dolls, s@Ipptns
ropes and the thousand and one UeneI
things that make happy the lie OF the
native born youngster.
The toys have been obtained at manu-
facturers' prices, and the cost, compared
10 results obtained. has been small.
The toys so TAR have proved oI vAcep-
tiOual educational yaIue. A mauCn IS III
charge 10 prevent any trouble. Tie lit
tie Russian, Engushman, Italian. SWede
and tiny citizens -tO-be from all parts OF
the world are given their share OF toys
10 use by her until they leave the sta
IiOns for their future homes IN this
country, or are sent back 10 Europe.
The nrst experiment in providing
amusement for the youngsters was made
al Ellis Island a few weeks ago, and II
Will he further extended.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
WOmen'S
Entertainments

Lot of soiIed and mussed Undermus-
lus, including Night Gowns, long
skirts, long Chemise, Drawers, ana
CoTser Covers. trimmed in various
styles with best laces and em- = nc
broIderies. Sold up to Slt9, W.
Small lot OF ladies' Flannelette Night
Gowns. trimmed with wash nnC
braid pink or blue stripes.
Broken sizes Reduced tO...-....~
Small lot Of ladies' short Flannelette
PetucJats, with rutfies and Tnr
scalloped edge. Pink or blue
stripes. Regular 29c Value.......
Ladies Eidcrdown and Fancy Flan-
nelette kimouos and SaCques, Enc
IN broken sizes Sold up TO 0S
'Ht, iui..s -.-..s................~
Small lot of ladies' Cling
ham Aprons, in blue and rnIc
brown checks, regular 19c ~
Balance Of our purchase of samples
and seconds Of American Lady Cor
sets. OF brocaded silk and Lnr
French coutil Broken sizes. huS
Worth up 10 $3.50. for............O( "
Black Mercerized Sateen Pettfcoats.
with pledungs, qullIings. and NT
Tutties. Sold up 20 $3.50, 4 ~
dL..-.---- .-----.... ........-...-- - -
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Dress Goods
Remnants

Remnants of Fancy Mixed NJ
Suitings; In neat effects. Worth ~
sc a yard. Friday at..........
Remnants of Wool Dress Goods. in
cluding 36-inch all wool Zebeline. 3s-
inch all wool Albatross. dS-inCh Batiste.
3G-inch Cheyiot. 3S-inch wool Cashmere
3S-inch Scotch Mixed Suitings. and 40
inch Covert Mixtures. in black and
colors. Sold of the piece as n 10
high as J0c yard. Desirable + II
lengths. Yard. .................-...A~
Another lot of remnants of Dress
Goods, including 52-inch, all wool
Zebeline. 4G-inch all wool Panama,
46-inch French Voile. 54-inch Fancy
TWeeds, 45-inch silk finished Henrietta,
5B-inch Sicilienne. etc. IN black and
all colOrs Desirabl lengths. - n =
Worth up TO $l.OO yard. = ~
ALL. -.-.--........'--O
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Small Lots Of
BOYS ClOthing

Lot of Boys Overcoats. Cossacks.
and Reefersi sizes 3. 4, on An
and 5 years only Sold , y AZ
up TO 5000, at..............
Roys Fancy Golf Caps, odds I
ana ends. Friday, each, at...--...|
Boys Mackintoshes and Gum Rub
RsE isfly Coats "a $500, sGld BFossa 5ssa1 81 02
Boys Linen Collars. standing Z
styles; odds and ends. Friday.
each aI---.-- Observation-Disclosures
Boys Yacht. Golf. and Norfolk Caps;
also few Tam O,Shanter and orc
Sailor Hats; regularly 5Oc and
zoe. Friday at....-............-. -
Boys Fancy Two-plece Suits. in
double breasted style, o. ~
broken sizes. Sold up to , ny
S3-Oo........ .......,.............
BOYS Pique, Duck and Wool Ior
Vests: sizes 10 10 years Sold 44N
at SlVJ, r...-.......-............
Boys Derby and Fedora Inr
Hats; broken sizes. Regular 81 A9S
S Boys s'ilor Blouse
years only sold up to 50, , .VS
at...,..-... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
Boys Fancy SILK Shield Bows.
Sold regularly At l2c. Friday at.
Boys Fancy and Plain Blue and
Red Flannel BlOuses, in military,
sailor. ana square collar styles. 4 nf
Sold at s1OO and $50 Sizes 49N
8, 4, and .; only.........,.-........
Boys Elastic Web Suspenders,
a pair................... -
Boys Black Sateen BlOuses, sizes 5
10 ~ years. Neckband or col or
lar attached. Regular price,
5oc5 or..--.r........-...-.'
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
SHE KNEW.

'.VVeH dear" said Goodart, returning
home, 81 met q fellow today
YES 1 know" Interrupted his wife
81 noticed II on your breath. '-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Patriotic Lesson.

In speaking of the matter Commission
er Sargent said that while amusement is
provided, the children are taught the
FIRST ideas of patriotism and enjoy
healthful exercise.
When they first arrive the little visitors
who are To be detained for any length
of time are cleaned up under the SUPER
vision OF the authorities. are fed. and
then for a certain number or hours q
dag they are placed in the care of the
matrOn. Many in their own countries
never heard OF American toys. and near
Is all are too overcome with awe 10 take
any intimate liberties with the toys for
u long time
The Washington times., 1904-11-24
Domestic Remnants

Remnants of 40-inch Uubleached
C,affGn. in lengths from 20 Zc
n wards each. Friday yard AZ
"a t-.-.....--..- --..-.....-.s-
remnants of Light Col0red Outing
f,isnUef. In pink. blue and 4 81
l.rtv ~ stripes. suitable for un- ~
Slrsarnents. Friday yard, at
small lot OF slightly damaged Bed
s,i-tefs- uIll double bed size, n nc
famous 'lronclad brand w
Reeularly 5sc, at.-...-.--..---.--
remnants or Cotton Suitings, in
- blue. and gray mix = 3f
t,Ires. suitable FOR skirts. Fri Il
day. yard d..,......-.-.'. -.'-'''
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-22
DemoraIizing Effects Of Democratic Policies VS..
Beneficial Effect Of Republican Policies.
KING TO PAUPER AND PAUpER TO KING
Phenomenal Rise of the Industry Since 894-
Accurate Barometer of General Trade
Conditions-Wages Increased.

TURN OUT THE BEST TYPES ON
THE SHORTEST NOTICE, AND AT
THE LEAST COST, TO PEACE
ABLY INVADE WITH IRON AND
STEEL THE MARK ETS OF THE
WORLD. DURING THE TWELVE
MONTHS ENDING WITH JUNE,
1904. THE TOTAL EXPORTS OF
IRON AND STEEL AND THE MAN
UF G Il U Il L S THEIR EFROM
A NJ o U n Il e ID TO $111,oiS. $50,
AGAINST 500, 220.oG4 DURING THE
DEMOCRATIC YEAR 1894.
During the last eight years the Brit
ish newspapers have been forced to dole
fully notice a continued succession of
American industrial triumphs over Great
Britain. Now IL Is an American firm
that gets the contract to build the great
Atbara bridge across the Nile in upper
Egypt. Now II is an American loco
motive that supersedes the British loco
motive on a leading English railroad.
Now 1t is an American electrical COM
pany that gets all the orders for the cleo
trical equipment for the great new Lon
don underground railroad system. And
thus episodes of American commercial
conquest during the last eight years
could be repeated until they would grow
umphs of the United States in the steel
and iron trade. at the same time that
this industry in Great Britain has been
In process of decline. led to the creation
recently of British Commission of bust
ness experts TO investigate the sit
untion. This commission in Its first re-
port on the iron and steel trade presents
Information of the highest value from
firms employing over 81 per cent of the
labor in this combined trade-231 900
out of an aggregate of 265.0OO workers;
and 1t has ascertained that while this in
dustry has been advancing rapidly In
other countries 1t has remained almost
stationary in Great Britain. The i'm
ports have increased 200 per cent and
the exports have declined Tlh per cent,
and foreign competitors, protected in
their own home markets. have made 1t
the basis for the conquest of the British
market The masters OF the trade have
been consulted. and only per cent of
them are content with free trade and
a policy Of inaction. The employers of
~ per cent of the labor are convinced
that neither masters nor men can expect
equality of conditions unless the home