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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
STEEL TRUST MORALITY

The report that w. Ellis Corey, president
of the steel trust, who succeeded Charles Schwab
of Monte Carlo fame, is planning to divorce or
be divorced from his wife that he may be free
to marry Mabee Gilman an actress, has aroused
much interest and has subjected him to almost
universal condemnation. Even his aged father
and his uncle who gave him his start in life have
repudated him. His father said
When a woman slaves and starves
through $40per-month period with a man.
when she mends his clothes and divides the
last crust with him, when she bears him
children and rears buries them, as Laura
did for Ellis, it Is safe to say that she loves
him, and / know Laura did love him. The
actions Of nay son are beyond my finding out
Why is Corey surprised? His own pre-
decessor is the best steel man in the country.
but he gambled in Monte Carlo and he gam
bled worse In Wall street. Public opinion de-
manded his resignation as head of the steel
trust and he went. Six months ago Hyde
and Alexander and the McCurdys and Per-
kins and Mccall, and all those associated
with them in insurance looting. protested
philosophic doubt as TO the existence of
higher law. They have changed their minds
Part OF them have gone. The rest will 60
Senator Burton and Senator Mitchell may
have thought that there was no higher law,
but II kept them out OF the United States
senate after they were indicted. Mitchell Is
dead and Burton IL IA ruined man. q political
parlah whether he goes to prison or not.
There Ia no man In the republic SO great or
so powerful that he can disregard the cdicta
OF public opinIon.-New York World
Americans are highly moral people.
This becomes more apparent daily. There
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
DECEMBER Il. 1905

mentary seats which the conservatives had
practically considered as lost in case OF an
immediate election, were again looked upon
as safe. The effect on the prime minister
was also evident, and had an influence on MS
decision to resign. His resignation was
placed in King Edwards hands on MONDAY
of this week: and, Immediately after the GUS
tomary interview between the king and the
premier the former summoned Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman. Mr.. Balfour can now
act with more independence, and on the one
side, rally home rule opponents with an irish
program of his own; on the other, rally the
conservative free-traders by not administering
an overdose Of tariff reform. AS to Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman British opinion, after
assuming that he would refuse to take Of
fee If Mr.. Bafour resigned without ordering
the elections is now convinced that ne Will
accept office, form ministry, and appeal 10
the country, not with constructive program,
not even with home rule for Ireland. as nee
essarily prominent issue, but in a campaign
conducted against protection school taxes
without public control of teaching wasteful
expenditures, wrongful liquor legislation, the
suffering of the unemployed rampant mill
tarism--as shown by Lord Kitchener's defeat
of Lord Curzon in midland finally, the
much-debated issue, Chinese labor in South
Africa.-The Outlook.
What will be the effect of the revival OF
the home rule issue on the alignment OF the
voters is not clear, but is likely soon to be
made SO : for an early election is bound to be
the result of the present situation An early
dissolution OF parliament after it assemblies
is down on the books. Had home rule for
ireland been left out of the contest, there
seems to be little doubt that Chamberlainism
would have been well beaten, the liberals be-
ing united in opposition to it, the great bulk
of the voters dreading any onslaught on the
free food idea and a large section OF even
the leading conservatives lending at least
negative aid to the enemy. The revival OF the
home rule idea seems to be bid for the
large nationalist vote in the house OF COM
mons; it will not greatly affect the thick and
thin liberal vote at the polls, but 1t may
ALLEVIATE great many of the more conserva-
tive liberals and of the less liberal con-
servatives. However, the issue will be sec
ondary to the assault on free trade which Mr..
Chamberlain has been SO vigorously conduct
ing and to decision on which Mr.. BalfOurs
resignation and the probable government OF
Campbell-Bannerman opens a way at last
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE

The independent spirit in politics, which !,
sounding the knell of bosssm In the United
States, continues to attract the attention of in
telligent commentators. In Men and Women fol
December Judge Edward F. Dempsey to whom
is largely attributed the defeat of the Cox regime
in Cincinnati, writes:
In the last few years, a new question
has begun to agitate the American mind and
the American conscience. The question is
new in the sense only that the American
mind and the American conscience have but
recently begun to be disturbed by the con.
ditons which have given rise to the ques-
tion. The conditions themselves have been
long existent. Political "bosssm" and po-
Hticai Bosses" need no explanation Ia this
article. The theory underlying all American
government, both national and state, Is that
government has it's origin In the people,
and that it is to be administered by the peo-
pie for the people, and to carry this theory
into practical application we adopted the
principle OF representation, whereby govern
ment in its various departments and branches
was delegated to various representatives Of
the people, called officers who were to be
selected by the people their represents
tives in the same manner previously pre-
scribed This principle of representation
seemed to be the only practicable way In
which government of the people could be
carried on successfully, since 1t appeared to
be impossible for the people themselves to
gather together In one whole and express
their will In laws and then. as WHOLE,
execute or interpret those laws. II carried
out faithfully and honestly, government by
representatives of the people IL and always
will be all right but the trouble In the past
has been that the principle has not been
faithfully and honestly followed. The gov
eminent has not been administered by rep
resentatives, in the real sense, of the people,
The great body of the people, engrossed in
money making in pleasure seeking, or In
pursuit of some other diversion has forgotten
its duty to itself, and has entirely neglected
to look after the individuals who sought to
become its representatives in the administra-
ton of its government. The consequence of
this neglect is seen in the autocraces of
bossism which have been built up In the
various cities and states of the union, to-
gether with their attendant. evils and corrup
ton. The most demoralizing feature of all
the boss" systems, aside from their domneer-
ing and dictatorial spirit of handing out
nominations for Office and controlling cleo
tons, lies in the ramifications they make into
the financial and social worlds, spheres here
tofore supposed to he free from the influence
of contaminated politics.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14

The new recommendations are definition
OF the character OF account books 10 be kept
by the railways with authority for tho In.
apectlon Of these books by the federal govern.
ment: provision for entering civil suits for
the collection from Rotating shippers al least
twice as much as they have received through
rebates, and the iegalxlng Of pooling after a
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14
PRESIDENTS RATE PLAN

President Roosevelts recommendations witt
to rate regulation have met with gen
eral approval His suggestion that where a re
bate has been granted, the preferential rate b.
made the maximum rate for all shippers, recall!
the words uttered in 1890 by Judge Thomas M
Cooley, then chairman of the interstate com
merce commission
If these (tariff rates. are secretly cut, or
if rebates are given to large shippers, the
fact of itself shows the rates which are
charged to the general public are unreason-
able, for they are necessarily made higher
than they ought to be in order to provide
for the cut or to pay the rebate. 1t is a very
erroneous notion that the results of cut
or of rebate fall only upon the carrier; they
fall at last to a considerable extent upon the
public, and those who pay full rates largely
make up for every allowance that Is made
to those who do not; II the carrier habituay
carries great number of people free, it's
regular rates are made the higher to cover
the cost; If heavy commissions are paid for
obtaining business, the rates are made higher
that the net revenues may not suffer In con-
sequence; If scalpers are directly or indirectly
supported by the railroad companies; the
general public refunds to the companies what
the support costs, and in every one of these
cases the fact of improper drafts upon the
gross revenues, or Of improper reductions of
proof that the rate sheets are too high. 1t
would be perfectly legitimate and proper in
such cases to order such reduction would
bring the published rates down to the aver
age Of what is received for railroad service
when the whole business, not merely that
which is done at full rates, but the aggregate
when that which is done at reduced rates or
done free is taken into account. No evidence
can be more conclusive that the carrier is
by his regular rate sheets charging something
more than reasonable prices for his service
than the fact that either openly or secretly
he violates the law to accept from favored
classes, or from individuals a less compen-
sation, or that he pays large sums for pro-
curing business at the rates named, or that
he SO manages his business that parties who
have no legitimate connection with 1t are
enabled to prey upon 1t, and thus indirectly
prey upon his patrons. A reasonable rate Is
one that will make Just and fair return to
the carrier when 1t Is charged to all who are
to pay 1t without unjust discrimination against
any. and when the revenue II produces is
subject to no improper reductions. No car
rier has any ground for Just complaint II its
published rates are reduced by the public au
thorities to the standard Of the average Ii
accepts when by direct violation of law. or
by devices that arc intended to evade It's
provisions. the published rates are departed
from. It's own conduct in such case fixes
the maximum of the claim II can with any
proprety make upon the public
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commission shall have been established to
adjust disputed rates. The first two Ut these
recommendations have been touched upon
In the presidents speeches, but were not be-
fore embodied In a message to congress-
They are important and they are just.-Kan-
sas City Times.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-12-14

Americans are highly moral people.
This becomes more apparent daily. There
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
CONVICTIONS BIG FOURTH.
All Kinds Of inducements 70,
Amusement-Lovers
I (By Associated Press.)


!. CONVICTION, VA, June 2s.- Spend the
Fourth of July In Covington.'' has APP
peared on thousands OF hand bills and
posters that have been scattered over
the country for forty miles around Cow
.ington. Il
In order to justify making such amin
ivitation The people Of the town have arr
ranged most elaborate programme for
that day. Music will be furnished by the
famous Stonewall Band Of staunton. and
two other bands. A grand parade, rep-
resenting the business and other inter-
ests OF the town, will take place In the
morning, and will be followed by many
other interesting events consisting Of
fireman's drill and contest, foot race.
bicycle racc. sack race, egg race, tourna-
ment, shot put, hammer throwing con-
test, flour roofing contest. catching
creased pig. climbing creased pole, ball
game between Coyington and Ronceyerte
and horse ces. 4; q
K The programme has been so arranged
that there will he something OF interest
going on from . O clocr in the morning
until Z o'clock at night. Liberal prizes
will be given in allfthe contests, and It is
expected that one OF the largest crowds
that have ever been in Covington will
!, be in town that day. The business houses
and many private dwellings will be dec
grated, lss3 ts{,t f3tt1i 8 ~ ~ s & 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
Wilkinson Overstreet.

Especial to The Tmes-Dispat
"a iBElDFORD CITY, VA, June 2S.--At
ding ceremony was celebrated at the
homo OF Mr.. and Mrs. Overstreet. when
their attractive niece, Miss Matte Over
street, was united to Mr.. Sexton VIII.
Ekinson, an artist Of the Stone Printing
Company Of Roanoke Rev. 3. u. Lane.
Of the Presbyterian Church, offcated.
There were present the relatives and In
innate friends of the families. Tho Far
5lor was prettily decorated with ever
green's ferns and white flowers. The
wedding march was rendered by Miss
Linda Perkins The only attendants were
little Miss Katharine Fizers and Master
Graham Fizer, who streWed flowers In
their pathway. Ia i. s.:3;S.
After the ceremony delicious refresh
ments were dispensed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson left on the
6:so west-bound train for Roanoke, their
future home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
MANY WEDDINGS
IN THE State {: \ | !:
Couples Who Were United Yes
Il terday in Various Parts Of
Virgini1.
PRETTY EVENT IN HALIFAX
Marriage Of Judge Barksdals
Celebrated There-Wedding
at Charlottesville.

|. tspecial 10 rhe rlme.. plspatch.l

y +, Especial to Tho Times. Dispatch.) 5t
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June 2s.-
Or. Samuel c. Chancellor, one Of the lead
ing merchants and substantial men Of
Charlottesville and Miss Clarissa Lynn
Rodes. eldest daughter OF the late Thomas
L. Rodes. Of "Falryiew,'' this county,
were married at II o'clock this morning
at the parsonage Of the First Baptist
Church, tho ceremony being performed
by the Rev. George u. Booker, pastor OF
the Charlottesville Methodist Episcopal
Church, assisted BY the Rev. John u.
.rurpin, d. D. }ss
The Ceremony Quiet.
On account Of recent affections in the
family, the marriage was very. quiet, and
but few even OF the many relatives Of the
family were present, The bride entered
the parlors OF the parsonage with her
brother, Mr. r. Layton Rodes, OF White
Z Hall, and was met at the center OF the
room by the groom and his best man,
Mr., John r. Morris, Of characteristics.
Miss NJ. Florence Rodes, sister Of the
bride. was maid OF honor, while Miss
Adeline v. Rodes youngest sister Of the
bride. acted rs ring bearer.
Among the bridal presents was a chest
OF silver, the git Of the groom's three
4 brothers. E ,a
To Go to Canada.
q DR.. and Mrs. Chancellor left on the
noon train for Washington and will go
tomorrow to Atlantic City. Thence they
will go to Canada. where theyS will spend
two weeks. .8 II
DR.. Chancellor is the son Of the late
DR.. j. e. Chancellor, OF the University
of Virginia. He was reared in this COM
munity, but resided for some years In
Richmond and Baltimore. The brides
father was one OF the most prominent
Z farmers OF Albemarle. while her mother
was Miss Florence Christian, daughter
OF Mr.. r. ]. Christian. leading tobac-
coni.t OF Richmond. Since the recent
death OF her fathers widow. Miss Rodes
has made her home with her cousin. Mrs
B John B. Turpin, OF this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
Roanoke: Miss Mary Watkins, Of Clarks-'
willie, ard Mr.. Bud Womblc, OF Newport
HOME MARRIAGE.
Miss Margaret E. Watts and Mr..
7. A. C. Warner United.

LEXINGTON, VA. June "A quiet
home marriage was soleinnized yesterday
at high noon at the residence OF MIR. and
Mrs. L. Nj Watts, Of near Glasgow,
Rockbridge county, when their daughter,
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Watts, was
welded to MIR. John AuSus Gardiner
: Lexington. Rev. DR.. A. q. Buckncr, the
brides pastor. oniciated. Miss Catherine
Taylor. OF Bedford county, Va, presided
at the plano ard played tho wedding
march from Mendelssohn.
The bride was tnstefully goWned In
white tafretai and wore a veil. She carried
Brides roses Her only attendant was
her youngest sister Miss Cornelia Watts,
who was dressed In pink chiffon over pink
silk. she carried pissh sss set peas
The parlor was tastefully decorated
with daisies and ferns. The ceremony
was witnessed by only the Immediate
relatives Of the contracting parties.
Among the visitors WIS Miss M Kate
Warner, OF Lexington, sister OF the brides
groom. Z
After the wedding breakfast, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warner, left on the afternoon Nor.
folk and Western Railroad for WEIGH, w.
Va, where Mr.. Warner holds a respon-
sible position in the offices OF the Norfolk
and Western. They will reside at that
place.
The bride is an attractive and popular
young lady, and for several years has
been a successful teacher In the public
schools of Rockbridgc. 81
A large number Of valuable ard useful
presents were received, testlfylng the
esteem In which the young couple is held
4 by their many friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
Bisct:oe-Scaggs.

Especial to The Times plspatch,)
SFREDERICKSBURG VA. June 2s,-
Mr.. H. Curtis Biscoe, a prominent young
business man, OF this city, and Miss
anna scaggs, were married here tonight
at the baptist Church at $3.50 o'clock,
Rev, r. a, Williams officiating Miss
Alice Grey Cole was maid Of honor. and
man. The ushers w.re Messrs. John f..
Cole, D. r. Boulware, j. B. Rawlings. Of
Baltimore, and Linwood Jones, Ribbon-
holders, Elizabeth Taylor and Edward
Blake ~
After the marriage a reception was held
at the home OF the BRIDES mother. Mr..
and Mrs. BIscoe left on the night train
for q bridal trip North. QI 8e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
WILLARD AT WARSAW. 4
Said to Be Daily Growing i
Strength in Northern Neck, II

Especial to Tho Times -Dispa tch.) g
..ss WARSAW. y A., Tune 2s.---No candidate
for Office within the Gift OF the people has
been given a warmer or more enthusiastic
reception than which has been accorded
Hon. Joseph Z. Willard. who is engaged
In canyassing the Northern Neck. 1t Is
conceded even by those who are opposed
to him that he Is daily growing in
strength in this entire section.
At Warsaw last night he was given a
most flattering reception by a large crowd,
among which were many ladies', a number
driving eight and ten miles to hear him.
Captain Willard was introduced by Mr..
Joseph W.. Chinn. the Democratic county
chairman, and for an hour or more the
speaker was given the closest and most
thoughtful attention. After the speaking
he was given q personal introduction 10
many Of the ladies' and voters. and many
were the assurances of loyal support and
best wishes in his fight. III 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
Mills--Collaw,,nl-.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch,)

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch) 985
5 FREDERICKSBURG VA, June 2S.-
Councilman e. w. Mills, a prominent
business man OF this city and Miss Lot
tie Collawn, daug liter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. N Collawn. OF Caroline county. We're
married to-day at 10 o. clock a Bloom 8
Grove" the homo of the BRIDES parents,
Rev. James Long officiating. .
Il Mrs. Glen Harris a sister Of tho BRIDE.
was matron Of honor, and Mr.. @. l. Harris.
Of this city, best man, The other at
city, sister Of the groom, with Mr..
Eugene Travis. OF Caroline; Miss Anne
Holloway, Of Caroline, with Mr.. j.. w.
Mills. OF this city,
luncheon was served to the wedding
guests. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Mills took a
midday train for n Northern trip Of
several weeks. They will reside IN this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
IONES-SHERMAN. Z
Marriage Of a Charming Young
LADY at Harrisonburq.
Isno,ioi5 - m. !,1,,nes .nianatch. \,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
IiARRISONBURG, VA, June 2S.-At
$50 o clock last evening. in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, at Mt. Craw-
ford, Miss Frances Lee Sherman, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. John Wise Sherman. became
the bride OF Mr.. BENJAMIN Gordon Jones,
OF Roanoke. Rev Homer H. Sherman,
OF st. Paul's Church, Baltimore brother
OF the bride. performed the ceremony.
The church was handsomely decorated
with ferns and potted plants and the
church was trimmed In white. The hrlual
party, preceded by tho Flower girls,
Misses Lucille and Elizabeth Sherman, OF
Baltimore, nieces OF the bride. entered
the church to the strains OF the bridal
march from Lohengrin.
Miss Edna Sherman, Of Mt Crawford,
sister Of the bride, was maid Of honor,
and Mr.. Charles r. Kerr, OF Roanoke,
acted as best man. The ushers were DR..
"A. c. Byers and Messrs., w. G. switzer
and G. B. Kizer, Of this place. and Mr.:
As B. Patterson, of Roanoke.
The bride wore a becoming gown OF
white crepe de chine over taffeta, with
flowing veil and orange blossoms. She
carried Bride roses. The maid Of honor
was attired In white organdy over tat
feta and carried roses. After the cere-
irony the party drove tolthe home OF the
brides father, where a ion was ten-
dered relatives and intimate friends
AfterFa three-weeks' trip to Eastern
summer resorts, they will return to Ro-
anoke to live. Mr.5zJones is connected
with the Norfolk and Western Railway
IN Roanoke and Is a very popular young
man. His BRIDE a sister Of Mrs. w. G.
Switzer, Of this place, Is a young woman
Of charming personality and has a wide
circle Of friends. t}s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
PRETTY ROMANCE.
Miss Lillias Williams Weds Mr..
!. Stras, Of Roanoke.

I319. Especial TO The Times Dlspatch.) 81
CHARLOTTE, N. c., June 2S.-Af pretty
romance eliminated in this city to-day,
5Comas VIVA, became the bride OF
Mr. ". c. Stras of Roanoke, Va. The
marriage took place at@the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Lee Koiner at II 80 o'clock,
and was witnessed by a number of peo-
pie OF the community. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Francis NJ. Osborne.
Mr. and Mrs. Koiner served a dainty
luncheon after the ceremony. Mr. and
Mrs Stras left the city at IL 30 for Lake
Toxaway. where they will spend their
hon eymoon IL !. u f$t X
The bride, who is a pretty and attrac-
tive young woman, has few living rela-
tives, and through a des!re to- have the
ceremony performed at the home Of a
close friend. the couple came to Char
lotte to be married. 3sE3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-29
HOLMES EHRMANTRAUT
City Editor Of the Landmark
Takes a Bride in Norfolk.

$;T Especial to The 2TimeS-DiSpatch.)GG me- 81
$NORFOLK,53VA June 2S.--N1r. Edward
M. Holmes, city editor ofaThe Landmark;
and Miss Emma aEstelle Ehrman. raut, the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w !. A. Ehr-
mantraut, formerly sof Washington, D.,
c.. were married this afternoon at the
home of the brides parents, Nc 1876
short BRIDAL trip. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. j. j. Doheriy, of st.
Mary's Catholic Church. In the presence
Of the members of the family and a
few intimate friends. b aS