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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-11
'TR0UBLE AVERTED
ooIFR MAKERS AT-THE COTTON REIT SHOPS THREAT FINED TO STRIKE
Prevented Only by 'he Action of Cot. ton Belt Officials ia Aeceding to
 Demands-Denied hy Company.

According to reports which have l been floating about town, a strike of l the boiler makers in the Cotton Belt shops was very narrowly averted Thursday by the granting of demands made by the wcrkmen. It is said that every boiler maker was prepared to l walk out if the requests of the com mittee appointed to confer with the officials were not granted. but they were spared the necessity of doing this by the granting of their requests by their superior officials.
 The trouble started, it is claimed, over the failure of the company to pay off the new men promptly. and the custom of holding back the money due them till they had worked in some cases nearly two months. Some I'of the men who have recently gone to
 work here received no pay till they
 had worked about six weeks, it is said. and when they got it claim there was not enough, but as they had kept no record of the time put in each day they were unable to get the rest of their money from the company.
 one employe to whom this hap pened refused to accept the short tlme given him. and notified his brother boiler makers that he wanted uelr assistance in getting what was que him. They appointed a commit.
 tee, although it is not known whether or not regular meeting of the union was held, and they conferred with the omcials and were told that hereafter tue new men would be paid as regu- 'afly as those who had been in the employ of the company for some time. lnereupon all the men decided to urop the matter, and the trouble was averted.
 Denied by Officials.
 omclals of the company said Satur- u uay that the report was absurd, and ."ere mad been no trouble of any kind 'A tue shops. They said none of the ,len mad made any complaint of be- , ,As o'ssatisfed, and that they did not Auow now the report originated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-11
BUYS MALONE PROPERTY.

Mir. Alex Powell has purchased the Malone property on Walnut street, between Third and Fourth avenues.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-11
Denied by Officials.
CLEVELAND cHANcERY COURT

o"ahcellor John M. Elliott leaves to- "a' TOT Rison, where, on Monday aofnlng, he opens the Cleveland caancery court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-11

n, ne style stays in a WALK-OVER s oo ana satisfaction grows with it's shapes at a'' 'e, <. .es .,a,. sn0
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24

income tax law, it must run the gauntlet of the
judicial bench of the Government, where 1t may
finally be suppressed. In fact, the whole system Is
shown to be much better adapted for not doing than
it is for doing"
constitutional amendment, he declares, is neces-
sary to Congress- whereby the people control
the representatives and enforce needed legislation
The British Constitution is cited. "The House of
Lords can only veto a measure Once;" there is no
limit to the rejection power of the United States Sen
ate-a House bill be killed in the Senate many
times as 1t appears.
"In England the procedure is this: The House
of Commons, elected on some popular issue, passes
measure; the House of Lords gets the measure and
kills it; it is then in the power of the Prime Minis
ter who il the servant OF the House of Commons
to get great national referendum. He can dissolve
the Commons and get new election within thirty
days. Surprising he again gets majority for this
particular measure, it is again passed and sent to
the House of Lords The House of Lords has already
killed the measure once but after popular reeren
dunn of this kind II offers further obstruction 1t
is the theory of government in England that when
the people have twice Endorsed at the polls
it is sign that they desire it, and there is no power
which obstruct it,"
"We have seen the Senate amend tariff bills in
favor of the sugar trust kill rate regulation bills
in interest of the railroad trust; prevent fair play to
island possessions for the sake of the tobacco and
other trusts; and still have no way to tell the
Senate speedily and emphatically OF our disapprova
In other words, we in the nonsensical position
OF having INSTRUCTED our own natlOnal progress ny
the creation of body which will neither do what the
country wants let anybody else do what the coun
try wants"
In conclusion the writer says: 1--WE believe its
decay forms the greatest problem before the Amer-
can people to-day and we believe the remedy lies in
amending Congress and not in ending it. It can only
be restored to its original purpose by constitutional
amendment which will subject 1t to direct popular
control; at any rate far rs the House Is con-
cerned and in regard to the Senate, by permitting it
to kill popular measure only once, and not after
there has been referendum Of the nation"
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24

Asking that question, John Vandercook, in a
series of articles for the Scripps-McRae syndicate of
newspapers presents interesting view of the sub
mersion of Congress by the Executive branch of the
Government, showing that more and more is Con-
gress ceasing to be representative of the people,
In his first paper Mr.. Vandercook treats of "the
spectacle OF passing power" of Congress "The meas
we are taught to believe for the public good
seem to get lost mutated they reach the
halls of our national representatives The average
citizen denounces the Senate and is suspicious of the
House."
The assertion is made "that Congress is in decay
is shown in the very city which Congress has created
for its habitaton." The writer notes the physical
expression of Washington bearing the subject
of diminution of Congressional power The growth
of the city in business way about the White House,
while the capitol is remote and deserted" As such
growth has been attained, so as the power of Con-
gress waned The "verdict is impressive" and is
written Sin brick and stone and marble"
This writer points out that sin the Presidents
set and in the Cabinet are persons who enjoy great
public confidence and respect" yet the Senate and
House does not share in such public feeling, there
fore marking IAN extraordinary revolution of sent
ment within one hundred years. In the idea of Con-
gress is the central theory of government namely
that all our laws and enterprises should spring from
the decision after free debate of the elected repre-
sentatives of the people,"
Mr.. VandercoOk then asks the question: "Who
therefore, is responsible for the decay of COngessH
Is it the result of evolution of governments Is
1T the fault OF Congress itself; or are we, the Ord
nary people, responsible" which he attempts to
sWer.
Calling attention to the "internal evidences of
decay" the first proof of its being is cited in the
small respect paid to duty and the failure of
hers to "take themselves seriously"
In the average session few men in each chamber
do the work in "perfunctOry monotone" and there
is scarcely any debate worthy of the name" "AbsO-
lutte inattenton" marks an address, the delivering
of which is "farce."
Speaking of the address of Senator Tillman, "who
still appears to take the Senate seriously" the
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH CONGRESS

subject of usurpaton of the Executive, the writer
says: ut might have been thought that other SEN
ators would have been interested in this During the
first part of his speech, which scholarly, we'll
balanced and carefully thought out, there prob
ably twenty Senators present, all but two three
of whom were writing letters reading" At the
end though, nearly all present and listening,
because in excitement Tillman had burst into tears.
"The Senators cared nothing for his arguments but
they interested as soon as the speech became
purely theatrical. They cared for the worst and
not for the best of what Tillman had to say
Neglect of duty at the capitol, however, is fol-
lowed by activity of members ut the White House,
where they are busy lin the unconstitutional role
of Office brokers'. The business of Congress is sacri
feed that constituents may be placed in office and
district fences of member kept intact. Sub.
servence to the President is declared to be way for
is most of this kind. Probably as
much any one thing has this Office broking
tributed to the decay of Congress- Senate and House
are committing suicide with the slow poisons of in
difference and dslOyalty."
"The House of Do and the House of Don't" is
the writer's way of naming the Executive and Con
gress The Executive takes the initiative in legs-
atve matters while Congress does not originate legs-
laton of real Importance. Session after session
the question has come to be whether the Presidents
recommendation shall be followed or whether Con
gress shall kill or mutilate the Administrations
measures" As echo of the thought of the White
House, Congress is yearly losing prestige while the
President is gaining in power.
Mistakes of our forefathers' is chapter where
in Mr.. Vandercook shows that much of our scheme
of government was theory, and succeeding gener
atiOns have provided plan for betterment. The
makers of the Constitution gave no practical form
for appeal to the people, or in giving the people
means to control their representatives after they
had elected them"
"After the practical experience of century and
a quarter find our three divisions of government
in something of tange. 1t is the President who
takes the initiative in legislation and it has become
more and more the function of Congress to obstruct
legislation. If anything gets by Congress, such as
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24
What's ASitatinS People These Days

industries from tax free denaturalzed grain alcohol
the plea of the farmers alone should on this matter
be so overwhelming that Congress would have to
listen to it. The petitioners for such legislation
have made their clear, and If their petition IL
denied it will only be because the wood alcohol and
petroleum interests exercise great influence in the
Congress-"
Lawson has charged that H. II. Rogers of the
Standard Oil Company controlled ma jOrity Of the
Senate, and denial has not been made II this bill
reaches the Senate its fate will determine the truth
of the charge.
DR.. Darlington, Health Commissioner of New
York, has been investigating wine offered for sale
il to contain wood alcohol, hard cider aniline dyes
and practically no juice of the grape. Speaking of
the food adulteratiOn in New York. DR.. Darlington
said: 'There is hardly food on the market that
il not adulterated | imagine that it will be even
harder to punish the guilty parties than to detect the
adulterated goods"
The demand for pure food legislation continues,
and effort is being made to secure a national law
prohibiting the adulteratiOn of foodstuffs.
'While Federal legislation would afford the only
adequate means of combating the peril Of impure
food, much undoubtedly can be done through merely
local agencies such as the city health department
now proposes to employ in protecting the public
against the sale of bad meats" is the opinion of the
Chicago News
While national pure food law is desirable, yet
there should be no hesitancy in passing State laws
regulating the sale of authorizations The Washing
ton Post says: Certainly there ought to be, and
there is in nearly all the States, legislation to pre-
vent the manufacture and sale Of adulterated mis-
branded foods and drugs"
Following the adoption of such laws, however,
enforcement is necessary. Lax observation permits
continuance of the evil.
As example of enforcement il offered the work
of inspectors in Chicago for one week in one district
Condemnation OF 1920 pounds Of meat and l6,245
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24

Again the attention of Congress is called to the
demand for removal of the tax grain alcohol
which has been denaturalized that it cannot be
used as beverage.
Strong forces are opposing such measure, and as
the Philadelphia Record pertinently remarks, "the
Republican doctrine that taxes should be imposed
for private benefit, has become ingrancd into our
structure of government it will be wonderful If the
people will be able to gain such concession from
lawmakers supposed to be of public choice.
The Standard Oil Company, the w. G. T. U. and
the distillers of wood alcohol the opposing fac
tors to a benefcent measure.
Monopoly, fanaticism and graft are linked to-
gether in unhoy purpose
More than three years ago COngrb sman BOutell
OF Illinois introduced u bill in the House providing
for the removal of the tax grain alcohol, but the
bill never got out of the committee room.
Standard Oil and wood alcohol killed it.
In the introduction of this bill much care was
given to explanation of the benefit it would confer.
Grain alcohol could be made for 10 cents gallon
less. Waste products of the farm and household
could be utilized for its manufacture, the finished
product being used for lighting, cooking, and as fuel
for manufacturing purposes and for automobiles.
Indeed its use were many
Grain alcohol, under ordinary conditions, can be
made at less cost than wood alcohol therefore it is
apparent that il made of waste material so plentiful
now on every farm that the cost of grain alcohol
would be low as to drive the poisonous wood alec
hol from the market
But cheap grain alcohol would cause deep in
road into the profits of the Standard Oil Company
as well. The market for gasoline would be smashed.
On this subject the Boston Herald says: us
Congress willing to take the position that the agr
cultural interests of this country to be hampered
in the development of what would certainly prove a
great and profitable industry for the sake of
HANGING the profits of the Standard Oil Company
and the limited number of those who have engaged
in the wood alcohol busnessi Entirely aside from
the enormous advantages that would accrue to many
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24

pounds of fish, thus preventing the stuff from find
ing its way to the table of the consumer.
Jack London, the author, who was frank enough
to say outright what many persons believe and prac
tce, made the subject OF the following announce
ment by the trustees Of the free library of Derby
Neck, Conn: "As Jack London publicly announces
hc is anarchist, devoting the Constitution to hell
and the government to destruction we have ordered
all of his works withdrawn from circulation and We
urge not only other libraries to do likewise but all
lovers OF their country to buying his books or
taking any magazines publishing his stories"
Several years ago Congressman Tim Campbell
became noted for saying, "Whats the Constitution
among friends!" His construction of the venerable
document appears to have been accepted in many
instances, it having been found by both President and
Congress that the Constitution was extremely elastic
when necessary to be stretched.
In discussing problems of high finance and the
manner Of juggling securities in manner to fool
the public, the San Francisco Chronicle points out
a for watering the stock of a corporation.
1t is for the purpose Of dsarmng public hostility
over large dividends.
The Chronicle says: 'The Standard Oil Com.
pany has managed its capitalization in a way de-
lightfu to conservative Rnancers, but which It has
found imprudent and is about to change The capital
stock of the Standard Oil Company is $lOOOOO,OOO,
every cent OF which doubtless represents actual cash
outlay, either original by capitalization OF earn
ings. But on that it pays dividends of 40 per cent
per annum, and more in good years. Such dividends
excite popular hostility, and So 1t is announced the
corporation is to be reOrganzed by calling in the old
stock and reissuing 1t at the rate of six or seven
shares for one. This will not make the total income
to be divided any less, the total investment any
more, but 1t will appear a or per cent divi-
dend, instead OF 40 per cent and after year two
Continued on Seventh Page)
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-24

pounds of fish, thus preventing the stuff from find
ing its way to the table of the consumer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-01-26

This letter came TO us from gentleman
who nail-ordered some goods from us.
Of course we knew the Stein-Bloch coat
and vest would please him. We never knew a
man we could not please with them but he was
equally well pleased with everything he got.
He don't see how we can sell to cheap away
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-01-26

out west. Wen, I'll tel you why; we sbuJco'3
direct from the manufacturers. thus saving the
m!ddlemans profit Then again, all we ask at
any time is'a fair, square pro6t---no business
can get along without that. But at this sale
We we de not ask for profit We want to sell last
years goods s and getsneW goods for this year
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-01-26
" r E7A D T HIS
Rock LAKE, N. ID. !, JAN. is, 1906

Rock LAKE, N. d. JAN. 516, 1906 .
\ Mr.. S. L. Wineman
Dear Sir, ss##s
: The goods came to hand today and are entirely
satisfactory The coat and vest fit as though made
to order The shirts are nice and cheap and it IS
astonishing to see you give such values in western
country. Very truly,
zs$* SAMUEL TREADWELL n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15
FLEIsHMAN, MORRIS & CO., Richmond va

FLEIsHMAN MORRIS & CO., Richmond Va:
Centemen-We take this opportunity OF expressing our
appreciation Of the prompess with which have filled our
past wish to state that we have never
handled any goods that have given better satisfaction
than Morris and "Red Raven Shoes In fact all the
goods bought from have been satisfactory
Wishing you prosperous year 1906 and thanking
you for your services in the past, we are
Yours very truly,
ZIRKLE & BRYAN.
Staunton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15

TLEISHMAN, MORRIS & CO, Richmond Vas
CenenenI have been handling your shoes for the past
eight years that that have had dissatisfied
They pleased when they buy shoes made by
Fleisinan & Co. have regular customers
brands shoes of them have told that they
your longer than others they could get for the money
can also say myself that have found pair that has
not always given entire satisfaction,
Wishing you happy and prosperous year, am,
Very truly yours,
NJ F. PARRISH, Milton w Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-12-06
RlnKES.

The people OF this community
are very busy practing for the
Christmas entertainment. We
hope them much success.
Rev. I. G. Duke delivered his
first Sermon at Mathews Chapel
Sunday last.
Rev. c. II. Williams the noble
pastor who has been on this cir
cult for the past two years, will
leave in few days to begin his
work at Heathsville, where he is
stationed for the year, We hope
him much success and many souls
may be converted under his min
istry.
Mrs. Mary Ann Foster depart
ed this life November, 3oth, aged
50 years ten months. she is sur
vived by three sons and near rela-
tives. She has. been an invalid
for twelve months, although she
bore her Affections with patience.
She has been 4 member of the
Methodist Church for q number
of years, andwe are greatly affect
ed by the loss Of such a dutiful
members, although our loss IS her
cain. Tbs funeral service was
conducted by Rev. c. II. Will
iams, at her late residence near
this place, Sunday afternoon 100
P, NJ, We are glad to know she
died happy in Christ. She has
gone but not forgotten.
She has finished her work, her toll.
and strife,
! Her labor now is over.
She walked the path, through a trou-
blesome life
To rest on the other shore,
sad was the hour Of parting.
/ The last lool, OH the delicate form.
But in heaven the angels have beck
Cned,
For the one claimed to come home.
/ Farewell, were the last words said.
When hidden from our sight,
But ir hoa ven we hope 10 meet again,
When all are pure and bright
Pickanninnie.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-12-06
MOR.IhNII.


Miss Ridley the popular and
efficient teacher of our Public
School isgetting up an entertain
ment TO be given the Goth of De-
cember.
Mrs. Xirginius Machen has just
returned from Norfolk, where
size went to attend the pegram-
Hodges wedding.
Miss Agnes Green is in Ports
mouth, on 4 visit to her sister,
Mrs. Phillips.
We are sorry to note the CON
dition of Mrs. Lillian Tcdd who
is no better.
Mrs John Pbilpotfs, is quite
sick at her home inthe village. we
hope she Will soon be well.
The handsome residence Of
Mr.. L. NJ, Owens, viii soon be
completed. we learn that other
buildings will go up in the early
spring. which viii add greatly to
to the beauty of our village.
The ladies of Grace Church
are preparing 4 programme for a
Christmas entertainment which
we hope will encourage the child
.ren and please the old folks.
Mr.. George Philpotts, is cruis-
ing the Rappahannock River in
his new gasoline launch enjoying
HE sport, dear to the hearts Of
every huntsman shooting at
ducks. Mvosot;s.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-12-06
GWYNNS ISLAND.

Two marriages took place on
the Island Sunday, Mr.. Watt
Edwards and Mr.. Arthur Gay
and Miss Bell Godsey.
Thanksgiving was passed on
the Island i'll quiet.
Mr.. Rob. Hudgins and his
brother, Walter. are taking their
meals at Hotel Powell.
The BOYS are Intending to give
the brides and the grooms 4
hearty welcome within the next
few days.
The Cool Templars gave an
open Session, which was enjoye d
by TIE people Of the Island.
We are very sorry to lose Miss
Lillian A. Duer, who has the mil
liner at Mr.. John Hudgins' store.
On Monday night she received a
telegram. that her mother was
very sick. The people Of the Is
land sympathize with her.
". a. c.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-12-06
Di0Gs-

think lis well for the people
Of Diggs TO rake up once in a
while, and let our dear friends
who ars awayekDow we are still
living and doing well.
We are clad t. say Salem
Church has been newly painted,
and looks as pure. on the out
side as her members should be
Wilhelm.
The Tackey wedding was quite
a success, every one was pleased
with the affair. We hope to have
another i'll the near future.
Capt. George Forrest is still
quite sick.
Little Gilbert Calls IS quite
sick at this writing, also little
Hattie Brooks.
The oyster men have had some
nice weather for the last two
weeks. and oysters are very high.
Mr.. George Sadler has his store
completed. and will soon be rush
ing business, like all tho rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sadler.
returned to their home Saturday
from Norfolk. where they had
been to attend the funeral OF their
sister in law. Mrs. 2. Sadler.
Miss Florence Morgan IS VISIT
ing her uncle. Capt. A. d. Nor
gan Of Portsmouth, Va.
Some OF our IIigh-SchoOl
scholars are doing well especial
~ on horses. SHE.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-12-06
RGTZ.

Mrs. Seize Hudgins and daugh-
ter OF Norfolk, have been visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. BA
Hurst of Oak Grove Mrs. Iiudg4
ms returned home Sunday with
her husband and daughter Mr..
Hurst who has been very i'll is
now cOnvalescent.
Miss Mae Hudgins and Miss
Carrie Hurst are now visiting
their grand parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Hurst.
Miss Hudgins will visit her
cousin Miss Hurst at her home
Maple Hurst.
Miss Sadie Gayle was the guest
of Miss Hudgins and Miss Hurst
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Thompson
delightfully."- entertained h e I
nieces and d few of their friends
Monday evening.
VIOLET.