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Surprise Party.

Miss Inez Hobson was the recipient of
a delightful surprise party Monday night
In her home on Paramount Avenue. so
wei was the secret kept that Miss Hobson,
who was one of the party did not know
that the entertainment was not for am
other young lady of the ncighborhood, as
she was lead to believe, until the merry
crowd gathered in her home and informed
her she was the one to be surprised.
Nevertheless she proved herself equal to
the occasion. and made most charming
hostess Games Of all kinds were played
and with music a-plenty, the evening was
most enjoyably spent. AT II O'Clock the
guests were invited into the dinlng-room,
where refreshments were served. Among
those present were Misses Avis Hechler,
Nellie Aston, Marie Gary, Alma Albert
son. May Gentry, Myrtle Hobson. Corlnne
Gentry, Ethel Hutchson, Rena Ford Inez
FIobson, Edith Gentry; Aessrs. Edison
Gerecke, Wesley Morris, Floyd Mitchell,
Gus Gerccke, Allen Aston, John Felvey.
Willie White Willie Collins Willie Albert
son, Walter Gentry and John Valentine.
Mrs Hobson assisted her daughter In re-
receiving and entertaining her guests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Sue Gordon Whist.

Sue Gordon Whist.
Mrs. Moses D. Hoge will entertain the
Sue Gordon Whist Club this afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Nvoman's
Missionary Society of the First Baptist
o'clock in the church parlor.
This is a very important meeting and
all members are urged to be present.
Shinault-Crew.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. L. e.
Franck, No 1l12 North Twenty third
Street was the scene of beautiful we'd
ding yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock,
when Miss Mary Crew, daughter of Mrs.
William Hall Grew, became the bride of
Mr.. James Monroe Shinault, Of Mathews
county, Va. The Rev. DR.. w. e. Evans,
of Monumental Church. was the officiating
Clergyman. The color scheme of the deco
rations, green and white, was beautifully
carried out in palms and cut-flowers. -
The bridal party entered to the strains
OF the Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin,''
beautifully rendered by Miss Mallie Rey-
nolds. 1.-The Flower Song" was played
very softly during the ceremony, and
Mendelssohn's wedding march was used
as the recesSlonal.
Little Miss Rosa Hardy, as ring bearer,
made a pretty picture in her dainty white
frock with lace trimmings Miss Mar
suerlte Hechler and Miss Blanche Dun
can. dressed in white organdy, trimmed
With lace. were the little flower girls.
The bride. who was given away by her
brother. Mr.. w. Hall Crew, was gowned
in white duchessc satin, and carried Bride
roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. shinault will make their
home in Mathews county, Va. where the
groom is a cuccessful contractor and has
extensive interests
Christmas Party.
The Christmas social season Of South
Hill, Va. reached a climax on Saturday
the town assembled at the hospitable
| home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.. Frienl
! to indulge In all the pleasures betltting
! the season.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Friend are known far
ana wide for their gracious hospitality.
The music OF tho evening was furnished
| by the Misses Moore, OF South Hills Miss
/ IIite. of Petersburg, and Mr.. Davies, OF
\ New York City, ana it was rare treat
4 for all present. The hours were filled
I with rapid succession of games, cake
walks. Virginia reels, and the old-time
square set. A little after 10 o'clock the
/ guests Were ushered into the dining.
i room whero bounteous supper was
4! served.
Among tho guests from distance were
Mrs M. G. Irwin OF Norfolk; Miss Willie
4 n. Hlte, Of Petersburg, and Mr.. Oar
\ Davies, of New York City. Others pres
ent We're Miss Nina Moore. Miss VIII
4 Moore, Miss Natalie Nebett, Miss G. y
4 Rracy, Miss n. b. seymore. Miss NJ. II
Davis. Miss Norma Rose. Miss Ida F'loyt
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Merry Crowd.

A merry crowd Of young people gathered
in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Russell
Gentry Monday night to watch the old
yoarsou and the new year in. Music and
games suitable to the occasion served to
while away the time. An elagant oyster
supper was served at II clock, after
which the crowd went out to witness the
beautiful display of fireworks. Among
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

those present were Misses Susie Arn ,,,gl
;ClavI Tutwiler, Myrtle Eleton, Willie Tut
5wiler. Myrtle Dowell, Sadie Tutwiler,t
Alma Gentry, Lizzie Usher. Rena Ford,
Jeanette Usher, Mr.. and Mrs. Ramey
Garter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis W. Gentry.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Russell Gentry, Mr.. and ND
Mrs. w. II. Mitchell; Messrs. Charlie
Gentry, Eddie Martin, Herbert Usher anu nj
others. "a 'sill IA 9S3fs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL,
What Hast Thou7

What Hast Thou2
Sold the mud to the youthful year:
What hast thou In store for me,
/ o giver Of beautiful giftsl what cheer,
What Joy dos; thou bring with thee9
My seasons four shall bring
Il Their treasures: the winters SHOWS,
The autumn's store and the flowers O
spring,
And tie summers perfect rose
All these and moro shall be thine,
Dear ma;d--but the las: and best
Thyself must earn by n strife divine,
II thou would'st BIO truly blest.
Truth. patience, courage and love.
II these in thy life may BIO seen
I will set thee all earth's Ills above
q o maid. md crown thee queen.
Celia TlaSter.
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Suspects Discharged

Joseph johnson and James Cheatwooa,
5tl,n negroes who were suspected OF having
fred the shot that killed sanner Ta q 10y
tho negro found dead In his bed nt y 2.
nh Crock Street n few days ago, were Vs.
acquitted In Police Court Yesterday Ny ~,
evidence was too vaguo TO coliVis.. ~. ~,
MI NJ Smitl, represented tho accused,
Coroner Taylor snId that tho shot nag
been fred from outside Of tho mouse ~, .unu
Ind passed through tho window ahd 'o '.ll' !
I'D In tho head Of the sleeping hes H
Death was instantaneous, 8l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Y. ?. 1. ALUMNI.
Richmond Chapter to Hold Meet
81 ing Saturday Night.

!. "a ing SdCuIudy m 911e'
An important meeting OF the Rich.
smond Chapter Of the Y. 4 l. Alumni ~.
Association will be held at the sJe! l'i.
son Hotel at 5 o'clock Saturday night
All the members arc earnestly urged
10 attend. The meeting promises to be
Of much Interest though the exact
nature Of the business Is not stated.
Mr.. III. NJ. Fry is president Of tho as as
soch. ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Entertained Teachers.

---' LIT ~ = y - ~
Mrs c. W. Pollard very delightfully."- en-
ste1tained his Sunday school class OF young
ladies New Years Eve night in her home
on Twentieth Street to watch the old year
out and the new year in. The young
ladies were Joined by number OF their
gentlemen friends and Il most enjoyable
evening was spent, indulging in music
and games until. Just at the midnight hour.
the merry crowd gathered on the porch
to listen to the bells and whistles and
witness the display of fireworks. Refresh
n.ents were served IN abundance, after
which the merry crowd dispersed Among
those present We're Misses Nellie Hlil.
Beatrice Brauer Ida Hill. Mabel Pollard,
Annie Hill. Amanda Pascidy, Lizzie Pace:
Messrs. TIlly Hart, George Pace. WINE
Cartwright, Wesley Pollard. Leonard Pol
lard, Mr.. and Mrs C. w. Pollard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
CHANGE in SCHEDULE SOUTHERN
5i ANYWAY. 8GS

,rrnln No. Id, LOWING mt A:so 81. Nh
viii run daily, except sunday. 70 West s Y
Point, connecting With steanGr5 ror iSai-
tInoro Monday "Wednesday ana ~ t,rld 1Es.
trrnlh Eo, l0,local to West Point, leay-
Ing M Gao l's Nj, VIII run Monday, We'd
g,,eNlaY and Friday, ~ 3ss. Eli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
MANY NEW YEARS
PARTIES HELD.
Sunday-School Children OF Fair
mount Baptist Church Have
Big Celebration.
TEAC HERS ARE ENTERTAINED.
People, Young and Old, Gather
to Watch Old Year
Out.

The Christmas entertainment Of the
Paramount Baptist Church, which was
given New Years Eve, was n most en-
Sjoyable affair. splendid program, ar
ranged by Miss Julia England, Miss ,Oterta
White and Mrs. Julian Binford. was rem
ldered and reflected much credit on tho
participants.
Tho church was prcttily decorated In
Christmas evergreens and colors. a largo
tree. beautiful in tinsels ind hundreds
OF tiny lights, added much to the scene
Each member OF the school was bounti-
fully remembered, and Mrs. s. r. Gary,
the faithful organist, received two beau
tiful pieces of brlc-a- brnc as tokens Of
appreciation for her faithful service DUR
Ing tho year. The exercises began with
singing tho hymn, Joy to the World,
by Row. Mr.. Earl. superintendent ]. II.
13inford made a short address,, after.
which the program proceeded MS follows:
Welcome address, by George Eubank;.
song, Little STAR" by primary class;
recitation, "Snntn's Play" Mary Trox-
Ter; song, "Hark! to the Ginning Christ
mas Bells" by number of children:
recitation. Mothers Doughnuts," by
Ruth White; song, Ring Out the Christ
mas Chimes" by school; recitation. Maj
or Jones's Christmas Present" by Miss
May Telvey; dialogue. "Christmas Stocls-
ings," by the following children: Fairy
was represented by Myrtle Troxler: Pow
erty by Halle Jordon: others were Clyde
England, Bernce White. Lucy Eubank.
Wallace Wells Bell Jordon. Gladys Cor
don. Andrew Troxler and Estele Teagle;
dialogue, "Chrstmas All Around the
World; each child was costumed after
1.-The fashion Of the country which they
Represented; rs each representative told
how their country celebrated. real live
Santa Claus made his appearance and
told Just how he did things. Following
were the characters: Knowledge. Mario
Gary; Holland. Ethel Hutchson: Amer
lea. Jessie WithMn; Germany Ruti,
White: Paris, Mamie Troxler; Ireland.
May Felvey; Sweden. Annie Gordon;
Russia, Emily White; Belgium. Gladys
Gordon; Spain, George Eubank; Santa
Claus. Hinton B!nford.
| After the program. the good things
were distributed, and the happy crowd
| dispersed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
BY ROBERT BROWNING.

Grove Avenue, will be informally at home
to-day from 4 to 6 and from to II in
honor of Miss Viola Bear, of Wilmington,
n. c.
Sue Gordon Whist.
Mrs. Moses D. Hoge will entertain the
Sue Gordon Whist Club this afternoon at
a o'rJnnl-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

DR.. Ward Harshberger, of this city,
was among the guests at a party given
on Friday evening by Miss Bessie Wheel
err, of Milnesvlle, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr. Morgan Robinson has returned to
tile University of Virginia, after spending
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. j.
Finders Robinson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. Henry Sydnor Harrison has re-
turned from Atlanta, where he attended
the convention of tho Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. Joseph Byrne and Misses Bette and
Cecilia Byrl1e have returned from Staun-
ton. where they spent tho holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Byrne.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Miss Mamie Stubs. of this city, and
Miss Annie Capehart, OF windsor, N. CT,
are the guests Of Miss Alice Gibson, in
Berkeley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mrs. John Antrim. formerly Miss Lily
Savage, OF this city. was among the
dancers Mt the New Years german given.
in Berkeley, Norfolk. Tuesday evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr. w. w. Old. Jr.. of Norfolk. was
among the out-of-town guests who at
tended the reception at the Executive
Mansion Tuesday evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Miss Frances Mingea, Of Abingdon, Va,
is the guest of Misses Kathleen and Lois
Richardson, No. 1924 Grove Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. Il, Thomas Brennan leaves to-day
to accept a government position In
Manila. Mr.. Brennan has spent the
greater part Of his life in Richmond, ana
leaves with.the we'll Wishes Of his many
friends. who viii watch his career With
Interest ,.s ID A. q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mrs Lillian NJ. wilkins. who has been
spending tho holidays with her parents.
on Barton Heights, has resumed her class
Of music at No. Ia South Laurel Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mrs. j. Harry Long. OF Lynchburg. is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. ]. NJ. Valen-
tine, in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Miss Carrie Oakley Woody has returned
from Newport News, where she was the
guest of Mrs. A. W. Oakley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. Harry Hughes has returned from
Staunton, where he spent his holidays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

The Rev. Dir. ana Mrs. u. William Jones
have returned from a visit to thoir son,
the Rev. II. Pendleton Jones, In Hampton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Miss Josephine Cooke and Miss Alice
Kelly who have been visiting friends
here, were among the guests at an enter
tuinment given last Thursday evening by
Mrs. Marion Lambert. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Dahn and family
spent Christmas with Mrs. Dahr's moth
er. Mrs. j. II. Seymour, in Williams
burg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Rosebro and
child have returned from Fredericksburg,
where they spent the holidays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Mrs. John Harwood and Mrs. Henry
HARDWOOD are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Charles Culpeper, in Portsmouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Miss Mamie N. Haskins has returned
from Blackstone, Va, to attend her
school duties at st. Andrews.
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Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the First Baptist
Church will be held this afternoon at 4
o'clock in the church parlor.
This is a very important meeting and
all members are urged to be present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Hite, Miss jamie Wall Miss Luey sln-
mons, Miss Fanny il. osburn, Mlas Will
lie Ogb,irn, Miss Alico Dortcl,, 1or. j. N.
Davis, Mr.. Clifton Davis, Mr.. Jack Mar
tin. Mr.. Fl. ?. Bugg, Herman Wall, SAM
uel Moore. ponnie jackson. Archie Jack-
sop, 9. w. Knott, "A. Il. I. Whine, Wil-
liatn McAdon, j. A. Smith. Charles o.
burn, 7. w. Ozlin, g. b. Austin and Way
orly puttorworth,
The chaperons wore Mr.. and Elrs. A.
Hite, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Cheatham, Mr.
and Mrs. N. r. Whine. Mrs. r. g.
Bracey, Mrs. N. G. 1rvin Mr.. and Mrs
Hen. Ogburn.
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Personal Mention.
Miss Josephine Mcleod has returned
from Rockbridge county, where she spent
the Christmas vacation.
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Mr.. Carroll Fowlkes has resumed his
studies at the Medical College here. after
spending his vacation in Danville
The Washington times., 1907-07-18

Miss Charlotte Walker will next week
appear at the Belasco Theater in Sgd
ney Gruncys society drama, a Bunch
of Violets." In this play. which was
originally produced IN London by Beer
bohm Tree and Rose Coghlan, Miss
Walker will have another opportunity
to illustrate her great versatility by ap-
pearing in a role entirely different from
anything she has yet portrayed In
Washington. This week she has sur
prfsed all her admirers by her emotional
work as Nora in "A Dolls House"
Next week she will be seen as an ad-
ventures in a striking role that not
only affords her many opportunities for
delightful comedy. but also offers strong
emotional possibilities. The story is that
OF a strong and virile hypocrite. Sir
Philip Marclant. who finds himself in
the hands Of a woman whom he had
wronged years before She comes TO
his house as the wife Of a rough mill
lionaire whom she has married for his
money. and she takes advantage OF the
The Washington times., 1907-07-18

tanned by agreement. A hesdquar-
tiers is maintained, whence a price
making umpire daily sends orders
as to the prices that shall be
charged. When a dealer is caught
cutting these rates he is promptly
informed that he has been detected
breaking the rules; and there are
arrangements for cutting off his
supplies of certain staples if he con-
tinues recalcitrant,
Mr.. DeGraff finds that ice and coal
are unquestionably controlled by UNI
lawful combinations. He discovers
that in some cases agents manage
the price-ixing business from out
side the State, making it an inter
state affair, which probably cannot
be reached underline State law. But
so far as concerns the immediate
control of retail prices of all kinds,
he proposes to try out the States
law and learn just how useful it is.
The Washington times., 1907-07-18

particularly 20 the Importance OF tbs
work OF the Department OF Agriculture
In fixing a standard for foods. Con
tinuing. he said:
When about two-thirds Of the foods
were standardized certain interests op-
posed 70 food control brought pressure
70 bear on Congress, with this result:
On motion OF Representative Cruin-
packer OF Indiana the provision at1-
thOrizing ne Secretary Of Agriculture
70 continue this work was eliminated
IRON the agricultural appropriation bill
II was restored By the Committee on
Agriculture of the Senate but was
stricken out on motion OF Senator Lodge
Of Massachusetts.
The lobbyist VINO was influential
enough 10 Tut an end 70 50 important
a work IN the Department OF Agrfcui-
ture needs no introduction TO this asso-
citation. II would be unwise 20 sdyer-
tise him further thar 70 say that he IN
a masqusrading lawyer ShO sells his
brain 70 a greed interest. already grown
rich through adulteration and deception
Securing Legislation.
Now. cooperation between State and
Federal officials was the basic idea IN
the plan adopted by the Department OF
Agriculture for the enforcement OF the
pure food law. Independent action on
The part OF the National Government
would have entailed a delay, perhaps
OF two or three years. while force OF
experts was assembled and organized
II is needless 70 say that such period
Of inactivity would have delighted many
manufacturers. Furthermore, inability
10 cooperate with state officials would
have cost the Government many tines
the sum asked for by the Secretary OF
Agriculture According TO Representa-
live Mann. floor manager OF the pure
- In ~Ne IN Of
five million dollars must have been sp-
prOpriatcd. Finally, this amendment
was q direct insult 10 the unselieh pub
lie men who had done so much 70 bring
about pure food legislation
The Tawney amendment was s55tt-
ed by the House OF Representa- lives.
which action followed as q corolary
from the four months delay IN the
House AT the previous session. Having
carefully examined the amendment and
determined it's effect, the peoples lobby
issued a statement giving irrefutable
arguments why the proposal should Dot
prevail. The amendment was unani-
mously stricken from the bill by the
Committee on Agriculture OF the Sen
The speaker next referred 70 the
work OF the lobby IN connection with
the pure whisky law and the e1ecu-
tive order OF President Roosevelt COW
ering the labelling OF same
IT is doubtful II stronger political
pressure was ever brought 10 bear upon
the President Of the United States than
in this matter. He was even told thar
the political future Of those close to his
heart was involved in the decision But
once he was sure Of his ground he did
not hesitate a moment He determined
the question from the standpoint OF the
consumer, and by this decision the
their law will be construed In their
interest so long as Theodore Roosevelt -
President of the United States"
The Washington times., 1907-07-18
THURSDAY. JULY Is. 1907.
Another Term for Roosevelt.

Senator Jonathan Bourne of
Oregon says, without qualification,
that so per cent of the voters in
Oregon are impregnably determined
that Roosevelt shall remain
four more years in the White
House." Mr.. Bourne is also of the
opinion that the Oregon view is
the view of the great West. He be
ieves firmly the President will be
renominated despite himself.
But suppose President Roosevelt
declines to accept the nomination p
the Senator was asked.
HE cannot decline. lie can no
more decline than can n soldier who
enlists in the army decline to fight
in the face of the enemy. It is q
duty which the people put UP to
Mr.. Roosevelt, and a man with his
ideas of duty-a man who has ut
tered the sentiments which he has
uttered on the subject of the duty
of public servant TO the people
cannot escape the responsibility
For him 10 interpose his
personal opinions or feelings in the
face of the unmistakable expression
of the opinion of the people would
be for him to exhibit personal
selfishness and vanity of which he
is incapable"
More and more this view of the
political situation is gaining ground.
until with many shrewd politicians
it is almost become settled belief.
As a matter of fact, not one Of
the so-called "booms" has gained
any real Roadway. This is as true
of Taft's candidacy as of the more
persistent campaign for the nomina-
ton in behalf of Fairbanks. The
Republican party in the South, with
3 morale heretofore unknown, has
Roosevelt for its candidate, and viii
consider no other. In the middle
West and the far West, the Presi-
dent is the only choice os the peo-
PIE. What support he may have
lest with ultra conservative Repuil-
icans, he has more than made up
from the ranks of the Democracy.
The Republican nominating con-
vention is eleven months away. Poll
teal changes are rapid, particularly
in the half year preceding the noni-
nation convention. IL is not e1-
aggeratiOn, however, to say that at
this time all indications point to the
unanimous denomination of Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and to his re-elcc-
ton to the Presidency of the United
States.
The Washington times., 1907-07-18
These Lofty Prices.

1t will be highly interesting, when
next the Bureau of Labor puts out
its compilation of statistics to prove
that the rich are growing richer and
the poor are getting over it, to note
what line of argument will be en-
ployed to demonstrate from the
figures that the cost of living has
not increased so fast as wages and
salaries.
Having prodigious respect for the
versatility of this especial bureau
in the manipulation of statistics, we
doubt not that it will once more
prove that everybody is wrong in
the notion that it is getting harder
to make ends meet. But it will have
less success even than heretofore
in inducing people to swallow it's
conclusions.
Apropos of this question of as
cending prices and the responsible
ty therefor, 1t was suggested in these
columns recently that while the big
trusts are charged with most of the
blame, the little ones are not bear
ing their due proportion. By the
little ones was meant the local as
sociations of retailers in almost all
lines; the mutual protective asso-
Cations" which everywhere fix
prices and conditions of trade. The
little trusts are amenable to local
laws, but it is so seldom that any
serious effort is made to enforce
these laws that a prosecution un-
der them is a phenomenon. Out in
Ohio the other day, the sending Of
twenty-three leading citizens 20 Jail
for just such an offence proved that
these laws are worth the while.
Now comes from Des Moines, lat
terly a headquarters for all sorts
of reform, announcement that Coun-
" Attorney DeGraff has been look
ing into the little trusts there. He
is going TO lay before the next
grand jury a line of information
about the methods by which prices
of all sorts of staples are main