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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30

the cornerstone of the beautiful monu-
mcnt that commentaries the victory
which ended the American war for in
dependence.
AT the celebration were President
Arthur and several members of his
cabinet, Baron Won Stcubcn of Ger
many, a descendant of the Baron Won
Stcubcn who fought in the Revolution;
Count de ROchambeau of France, IA
descendant of the Count de R0cham-
beau who commanded the French al
lies at Yorktown; several other French
representatives and many more nota-
bleS, including governors of the states
The Grafton was delivered by Robert
c. Winthrop of Boston.
The military parade was especially
imposing. General Sherman was pres
ent, with his full staff, as We're also
Generals Hancock and Fitz-Hugh Lee
There We're fully $500 men in line
French and American warShips We're
In the York river, as those of the
French had been 100 years before. Sa
1utcS were fired, one being to the Brit
iSh colorS as Il token that the animoSi-
ties of the old struggle We're ended, if
not forgotten. Addresses We're deliv-
cred by President Arthur. Baron Won
Steubcn, Count de Rochambeau and
others
In the quarter of n century that has
since elapsed the monument has been
completed. The most notable part OF
the shaft is that consisting of the fig
ureS of thirteen maidenS, representing
the thirteen colonies. About the base
of the ohcliSl are appropriate inscrip-
tons rcCitim. the terms of the Surren-
der and attendant circumstances. The
shaft itSci. is hastily carved and deco
rated, and the whole is Surmounted by
Il gigantic figure of Liberty
At the spot where the surrender ac-
tually took place is a smaller monu-
mcnt now surrounded and ovcrtopped
by trees The cave used by Lord Corn
wallis is still pointed out. Yorktown
itself is Il small village much as it was
in Revolutionary days.
The story of Yorktown is familiar to
every schIolboy in the land. Wash
ington'S mastery strategy leading up
to this browning victory established
his milit ry reputation for all time. 1t
was here that Alexander Hamilton,
though mere STRIPPING, distinguished
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30
How
"Old ClOry''
Is Made
By TRUMAN L. ELTON

Copyright, 1906, by c. Il Etherington.l
" 7 is not generally known that flags
of the common and cheaper va
rlcty are printed on n press SINH
lar to that used for newspapers,
yet such is the fact. At present Il new
plate and hence a new impression are
required for each color Thus for our
red, white and blue banners, which
blossom all over the land each Fourth
of july two plates and two impress
siOnS are needed, one for the red and
one for the blue The white is fur
niShcd by the original color of the mus
lin or other goods on which the flags
are printed. 1t is hoped i'll time that
one plat" may be made to d. the work.
when the expense will be lcSScncd and
the facility of production increased. 1t
must not he imagined that two run
ningS through the press are required.
lust as four or more colorS are printed
Oh newspapers at one running through
the press so the two colorS are sup
piled to the national cmb!cm in the
same way. This effect is reached by
the use of two sets of rollers and
plates. the goods passing from one to
the other
1t is s;Lil that tie la'gcst flag fac
tory in America, ami for that. matter
in the world, is located in Cincinnati.
Here are manufactured II large share
and some even for England. There are
IN
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abandoned the world to the caprice of
deSpots
In point OF numbers engaged or fierce
lighting it was not Il great battle; but,
measured by its ultimate effects on
mankind, it was one of the most mo-
mcntouS engagements in the history of
the world Ii kindlcd Il fire in the
hearts of the French soldiers that burn
ed up the throne of the Bourbons. 1t
paralyZcd tyranny in England and
made possible an era of freedom for all
the Anglo-SaXon race. In short, with
the Declaration of Independence,
which it sealed with the magic seal OF
success, Yorktown uttered Il prophecy
of democracy in all lands.
How common and insignificant are
many of the scenes of immortal deeds
Thcrmopylae is but n small and unim-
portant mountain pass. Gettysburg is
but a country village Yorktown had
about sixty houses at the time of the
siege. nor is it much more ambitious
now. Yet these furnish the settings of
some of the chief jewels of history.
Yorktown the village is little dis
turbcd by the currents of the great
world that were so importantly mo IL
fed by Yorktown the battle. 1t yawnS
in its content, fishes for oysters and
knows but little change Such places
are not disturbed by the fever of tran
siton. 1t is rather Il slightly town, ly-
ing high on its peninsula. 1t is proud
in its own way of its monument and
-
realize their significance.
Speaking of Corvallis cave, Los
sing casts doubt on its being the exact
hole in the wall where the British gen,
eral met his officers for council. That,
according to the LOSING version. is
now eradicated. This, which passes
for the cave was used at the time of
the investment as Il hiding place for
valuablcs. However, it serves. The
door was placed in front of the opening
for commercial purposes, that some of
the villagers might charge an entrance
fee. Above the retreat still stand the
British brraStWorkS, reminders of
struggle that gave new republic to
the world
One of the most touching incidents in
the siege of Yorktown ccntcred about
Governor Nelson of Virginia. Nelson
was in command of the militia of his
state and directed the battery that
opened fire on the British the morning
of oct II, the last action before the
surrender. Nelson's house was Situat-
ed in Yorktown. the largest and most
prctcntiOuS in the place In this man
sion CORVALLIS had his headquarters.
Despite the personal loss he would
suffer by the commandment the gov
crnor ordered the guns trained upon
his own home for the purpose of dis
LODGING the British commander. The
mansion was severely injured by the
cannonadc which followed, but Corn
wallis and his officers were driven out
and as Il result proposed cessation of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30
SEWING ON TIE STARS.

of the largest being in New York city.
In many of these the old press. which is
much like the newspaper hand press,
is necessarily used. This renders the
production OF Old Glory somewhat te-
dious and laboriouS compared to the
new way.
While great number of the national
emblemS are used on the Fourth of
July, an even larger number are EN-
ploycd on Memorial day. They are
likewise in demand on Flag day, to say
nothing of national, state, county and
municipal conventions, political cam
paignS SChOOlhouScS, public and pri-
waite buildings, ships and the thousand
and one other places and occasions that
call for the display of the star span
Elcd banner. All over the earth now
the flag of the free is known and hon
ored, and it is not without pardon
able prize to the American that no ma
tional emblem is more universally
loved and respected than his own SYM
Vol of the night ana the dawn, of lib
Irty and progress.
Although the ordinary flags are print
I'd, the larger and more expensive ones
are cut from bunting and sewed.
There are many factories where this
work is done. The numerous flags re
Quircd in the American navy are made
in the Brooklyn navy yard. To give
an idea of the large number of ban
nerS required for each vessel the new
battleShip Connecticut was supplied
with 25u varieties, ut Il cost of $500.
Among these are flags of the signal
code, flags of every nation. admirars
flag, presidents flag. etc, The presi-
dents flag alone requires month in
making. Some of the foreign banners
are Of exceedingly difficult design and
cost over $50 each to construct.
In the New York public schools and
some others the children are taught
how TO make flags out of bunting
What is thought to be the largest
flag over made was displayed at Den
yer 4 year ago. 1t was 10 feet in
length and - feet wide The stripes
were over feet broad and the stars 2
feet across.
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captured British outpost. He was
also officer of the day at the time OF
the surrender His subsequent career
as member of the constitutional con
vention and as WaShingtonS secretary
of the treasury is familiar to every
student of American history.
At the time CORVALLIS retired tC
Yorktown La Fayettc was in command
Of a Continental army of about 1900
men in the vicinity Of Baltimore. While
his army was not large enough to at
tack that Of the British, he was able by
threatening movement to prevent
CORVALLIS from escaping into North
Carolina and thus made WaShingtOn'S
Yorktown siege possible. La Faycttc
also commanded body of light in
fantry during the Investment and fur
Their distinguished himself After re-
turning to his native land this unsclfSh
friend of liberty participated in the
French revolution, where, if his more
moderate policies had been followed,
many Of the horrors of that uphcaval
might have been avcrtcd. He also liv-
ed to be the dominant figure in the rev.
olution of 1880, which finally ended the
Bourbon regime and placed Louis Phi
lippe on the throne. Some historians
believe that if La Faycttc had been of
a self seeking nature he might have
made himself president of France at
that time.
Count ST. Simon had volunteered in
the American cause at the age of sew
entcen. He was in command of the
land troops with Admiral Count de
GrasSe, which were landed at York
town and played conspicuous part
ed in the West Indies and was mill
tary prisoner there Then he visited
Mexico and proposed a canal connect
ing the Atlantic and the Pacific. Re-
turning to France, he became one of
the founders of French socialism and
OF a new religious system that at one
time had very considerable follow
ing.
He was one of tba first, if not the
first, to propose the Sucz canal. lie
was far in advance Of his age, and,
while many of his notions were fantas-
tic, others We're prophetic of human
itarian movements now taking place.
II measured by effects on after ages,
st. Simon was second only to La Fay
cite rs the most conspicuous French
man who participated in the American
Revolution
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DE GRASSE.
DE ROCHAMBEAU.

nOstiliticS and two days later surren-
dcrcd. Washington publicly thanked
Nelson for this act of patriotism.
The surrender itself was as pathetic
as it was memorable. The French
troops were drawn up in long line
on one side, the American troops on
the other, thus forming a lane, through
which the conquered n my marched.
The aspect of the Br ,iSh was as sub
,lucd and detected as their thoughts.
CORVALLIS pleaded indiSpostion and
lid not appear. His sword was sent by
Il subordinate.
Whether this was the reason that
Washington designated subordinate
30 receive it or not is unknown. but at
rny rate General Lincoln was put for
ward to take the token of surrender.
fIe then calamity returned it,
1t was a piece of poetic justice that
Lincoln was chosen for this office, as
he himself had been forced to surren-
Ter in Il particularly humiliating man
uer the year before.
When all the stragglers were gath
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himself by leading splendid and sue
ceSSful charge, and it was here that
Count st. Simon and other gallant
Frcnchmcn gained the undying graft
tudc of Americans.
There We're many things about the
entire Yorktown campaign that seem
ed almost providcntial. The departure
of the British fleet, allowing the French
fleet of Count de GraSSe to occupy
Chesapeake bay, the storm that pre-
vented CORVALLIS from crossing to
Gloucester and cutting his way out,
the withdrawal of the British forces
from the outer line of intrenchments-
these and many other similar incidents
all favored the cOloniStS
The victory at Yorktown enacted the
Declaration of Independence into in
ternational law. 1t not only made
America free, but pointed a path to
liberty for all oppressed peoples of the
future.
1t established a precedent of revolt
and marked n limit to tyranny 1t was
a divine reminder that God has not
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Capitulatcd reached between 1000 and
5000, no small army for that day. The
Americans and French had probably
twice as many.
Three young men who played a prom
inent part in the campaign of York
town aftcrward became important fig
ures in history. They We're Alexander
Hamilton and Marquis de la Fayctte,
each ut that time aged twcnty-four,
and Court de st. Simon. just turning
twcnty-onc. Hamilton calamity led an
important charge at Yorktown and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30

T has been 125
years since the
surrender Of
Lord Cornwall
lis to General
Washington at
Yorktown. The
ca pitulati
took place on
oct. 10, 1871.
a century later
n centennial
celebration of
the event was
held, at which
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30

DROMPT and careful attention to all legal
/ business.
Law, Collections. Real Estate and Divorce
Practice.
Write or call. In either case your business
will obtain prompt attention. Jan IL
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GCopyright, 1906 by c. Il. Etherngton.l
II T is not generally known that flags
of the common and cheaper va
ricty are printed on n press SINH
- lnr To tEnt l..nl tn. n,..n...1.nn..,n.,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30
The
Praise of
Liberty
BY JAMES ARTHUR EDGERTON

by JAMES ARlHUR EDGERlON
Copyright 1906, by j. A. EdEcrtonl
WE call with tumult of acclaim
w On Liberty's enchanted name.
With flowers of fire and wreaths of flame
We strew her radia Mt way.
Our uproar fills the ca rth and sky
As bomb and cannon we employ
In sheer abandonment of Joy
To celebrate her day.
ND yet when glare and ella NOR pail
When ends the merry carnival.
When her tricolors cease to ia II
AS star showers fall by night.
Why then desert her! Why forget
The paths in which her feet are set!
Why cea Sc to march where beckons yet
Her high and holy light!
WE are her children All we hold
w She gave us when the files wero
rolled
In wars red vapor. as of old
She led the battles van.
She needs us not our fitful praise.
But our support through all the days.
That we her flag again should raise
And teach the rights of man
THE song of free humanity
Who yet has heard its harmony
The gospel OF democracy
Who yet has understood?
Who yet has seen the happy light
That all the world shall render bright
When earth has truly reached the height
OF human brotherhood!
'Ei5 dos that Erati'u'. requires.
Such derds as G,oriiicI o,- sires.
Reiight once more heir alag fires
For all the world to see.
Lift up the standard. voice the word,
Till all the lands are thrilled and stirred
And thus in very truth is heard
The praise of Liberty.
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made there. The flags are allowed to
dry for twenty-four hours before being
placed on the sticks. Needless to say,
the largest trade is in the little five cent
flags. silk banners are also got out
most expensive hand sewed flags are
also produced, but these are only made
on special order Fourth of July canes,
bunting, confetti and other similar
decorations that adorn the American
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-06-30
A MILITARY DOG
BY HItce 6. Hllen

ulons With the procession
"a Hi day I've marched till now
Hbovc drumbcat and cannon roar
You've beard my proud "bow-wow!"
Through masters long spcccbmakins
~ I'm most afraid l mapped,
But l woke up and wa9sed my tail
Mbcn all the people cIappcd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
Friday, December "a, 1906.
THE RICH OPPOSE INCOME TAX.

A UGUST BELMONT, addressing the Civic
A Federation the other day. touched upon
certain phrases in the recent message of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, particularly the suggested in
come and inheritance taxes. Mr.. Belmont re-
CARDS the imposition Of an income tax as ma
tional peril" OF course he does. There is no
doubt that other very rich men will also consider
that the nation is in peril should they be COM
PEELED to pay taxes for the support Of the gov
eminent in proportion to the wealth they pos
sess The income tax has not proved national
peril for England or other countries where it has
been in force, and it will take more than the OBJ
jections OF Mr.. Belmont and others OF his way
Of thinking to halt the sentiment that is growing
in favor of raising taxes from wealth There
are certain forms of wealth which most people be-
lieve is not paying its just share of the burdens
Of the country The public service corporations,
for instance, do not pay in proportion to the
regard u as national or a state or a city peri"
should they be required to pay little more in
taxation. And yet these corporations enjoy the
advantages of government just as much, II not
more, than the property holder does
The income tax by nearly all the leading writ
ers on political economy is regarded as the most
equitable form of taxation that could be devised,
were it properly enforced. Some difficulties
might surround the enforcement OF such law,
but they could be overcome in proper manner.
The attitude Of the President on these questions
is undoubtedly that of many of the people and is
certain to be supported.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
PUTTING THE SCREWS ON THEM.

a LMOST daily are reports Of convictions
of corporations for violations Of the law
1t is shown that the laws against conspiracy for
the restraint of trade are enforceable Yesterday
the American Sugar Refining Company and inc
Brooklyn Cooperage Company paid fines amount
ing to $I68ooo These corporations were found
guilty of accepting rebates. Perhaps the offend
ing corporations will learn that it is better to
quit the rebate business Their fines would
amount, perhaps, to more than the rebates, and
if the imposition Of fines does not prove effective
more drastic laws will be enacted Railroad com
panies should treat all shippers alike and on the
same basis. Rebates give one manufacturer an
advantage over another and practically destroy
competition and foster monopolies
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
RIGHT TO PROTECT OTHER STATES

THERE has been some criticism. OF Secre-
n tary Roots recent remarks about the
power and authority of the Federal Government
and the cry Of Capitalization is set up, 1t is not
likely to stand upon sound reasons. The nation
at large has duties to perform as we'll as the
State. The practice of States in fitting out giant
predatory corporations to operate throughout
the country involves the interest of every other
State, and the only way they can be controlled
is through national legislation. If the power
Of a State cannot achieve certain end desired
then the government will do So Industrial con-
ditons have largely smashed the old doctrines
of States rights, however much some of those
who live in the past may deplore the change
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14

Very much do we appreciate the expression of
confidence and support that is set out in the
resolutions adopted by the various trades-unions
With such help they are extending us and
their determination to patronize only those mer-
chants who advertise in THE JOURNAL they
will greatly aid us. There is no reason why a
workingman and his family should spend their
money with those merchants who are boycottng
the one paper that is trying to better the CON
diton of laboring men. The more labor helps
us the more we can help labor Remember that
workingmen, when you spend your wages.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
GERMAN EMPEROR CHECKED.

HIGH expenditures for matters military
\ \ sometimes pail even on the German mind.
The Reishstag, the parliament of Germany, yes
terday rejected by ten majority proposed sup
Elementary budget to meet the expenses Of the
army in South Africa It was proposed to re-
duce the garrison there, but the Emperor and the
military party would not hear Of it Threats OF
the Chancellor and his supporters were without
avail, and the wishes Of the Kaiser were not the
desires OF the House. When it was seen that
the members had voted adversely, the Kaiser
promptly dismissed his parliament and sent it
home He will appeal to the country. One fea-
ture of government by representation in Ger
many is that if the members do not agree with
the war lord they can be dismissed and sent home
The adverse vote on the question was chiefly
made up OF the Socialist delegates, who comprise
the largest single party in the empire. They
must have enjoyed the defeat Of the governments
proposal. The Socialists in their platforms are
opposed to and the military spirit and always
vote against such measures as would strengthen
Germans military prowess and the Kaiser's
schemes Of foreign exploitation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
IT WILL NEVER BIZ FORGOTTEN.

We wonder if Clerk of the Peace Qugley
thinks the people of this county have forgotten
that he is holding on to Office secured by fraud
and dishonorable methodist 1t may be he can
hold on to the stolen goods, but the shame and
dishonor OF it, like the brand of Cain, will be on
him, his name and family for years to come.
The emoluments of that Office, large and tempt
ing to a man of his kind they are will not
reach his ankles in covering up the central figure
of one Of the worst political crimes ever commit
ted in this any other State. 1t is case of
Money VS.. Honor, and it's 100 to I that the
Clerk of the Peace will decide in favor of money
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
COULD NOT HAPPEN IN AMERICA.

"A THE Roman Catholic Archbishop Coad-
\ jutor OF Boston says, the situation in
France with regard to the troubles between the
Church and State will be viewed largely here as
an interference with the right of public worship
in. France 1t is a sort of religious intolerance
that cannot be understood in this country The
troubles in France merely illustrate the undesr-
ableness Of linking Church and State Here in
America separate State and Church has made
such condition Of affairs as exists in France inn
-poaf tie But where the church draws funds
he svsnin, State, as it does in most European
~ WI 1.ssu,. there is way Of gauging the real
ntin;ents Of the people. Ii the French
~ now the zeal that their fellow religion
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
Peoples Column
How to Increase Wages.

Editor The Evening Journal
AS the present rapid increase in the colt
Of living is outstrippns the advances in
the salaries received by workngmen, !
thought that reference to something else
which initiates against The cause of labor
might not be untimely.
In my opinion the man whose habits
compel the employment OF his children in
the mills to help keep the home going
does more TO keep down the wages Of
worklngmen than any other factor in the
labor world. when this fact becomes gem
orally ingrained in the belief Of the great
army OF bread winners some evils will
take an unceremonious flight.
Yours respectfully,
A Workinsman.
Wilmington, December a.