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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-12-05

The congress has the power to char
ter corporations to engage in interstate
and foreign commerce, and a general
law can be enacted under the provi-
sions Of which existing corporations
could take out federal charters and
new federal corporations could be Gre
ated. An essential provision of such a
law should be Il method of predeter-
mining by some federal board or COM
mission whether the applicant for a
federal charter was an assoclat ton or
combination within the restrictions Of
the fede.al law. Provision should also
be made for complete publicity In all
matters affecting the public and com.
plcte protection TO the investing public
and the shareholders in the matter Of
issuing corporate securities. II an In
corporation law Is not deemed advisa-
bic, license act for big interstate cor
pOrat.ous might be enacted or com
bination OF the two might be tried
The supervision established might be
analogous to that now exercised over
national banks. At least the anti
trust act should be supplemented by
specific prohibitions of the methods
which experience has shown have been
of most service in enabling monopolis-
tic combinations TO crush out competi
ton
The real owners of corporation
should be compelled to do business In
their own name. The right to hold
stock IN other corporations should here
after be denied to interstate corpora
tons. unless on approval by the proper
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-12-05

Instances of abuse in the granting
of injunctions in labor disputes con
tinue to occur and the resentment in
the minds OF those who feel that their
rights are being invaded and their lib,
erty OF action and OF speech unwar.
rantably restrained continues likewise
to grow. Much of the attack ON the
use Of the process of Injunction is
wholly without warrant, but am con.
strained to express the belief that for
some of 1t there is warrant. This ques.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-12-05

The president SAYS on postal affairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
VICTORIA FALLS HARNESSED
10 JOHANNESBURG 600 MILES OFF

Opposition TO a more extended use OF
the water power OF Niagara Falls lends
interest TO the development or a still
greater natural energy about 10 be
harnessed in the interest OF Industry.
The company which is proposing 10
supply the mines In the Rand with cleo
trio power from the Victoria rails, 200
miles away, hopes 10 have its system at
work inside OF two OF three years. The
power developed by the falls is almost
Uncomfortable.
The width of the river at that point Is
500 yards and the drop Is more than
900 feet At the bottom OF the falls the
river IS as II were, shut In by another
high ledge, and the whole OF the enOr-
nous volume of water PUSHES through a
narrow ZigZag gorge for several miles.
There is No such natural concentration
of water power anywhere else IN the
world and IL Is this power which the
compauy designs TO tap.
The necessary buildings and works are
TO he constructed 50 as In no way TO
impair the beauty OF the most stu
pendous spectacle in the continent OF
Africa The power house viii be sit
uated $50 feet below the falls and will
be completely out Of sight. Here the
electricity viii be generated and driven
through cables suspended on steel tow
ers coo feet apart over GOO miles of
practically uninhabited country TO the
suburbs OF Johannesburg. The pressure
of the current is still a matter 10 be
decided, but one of no less than 10, 900
volts Is contemplated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
FOREIGN TRADE GAINED
S357,000,U00 IN 1906

NEW YORK. Jan. lS.-The annual re-
mort Of the New York Chamber OF Com
merce shows that during the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1895. the total value of
foreign merchandise entered in the port
az New York amounted 90 s594 is, 232.
The aggregate imports of foreign mer-
chandise for all other ports of the
United States was valued at S512,5S 4S4.
making total value OF 81 .3d7. I'D. 7l6 for
The entire country.
The total value of domestic exports
from the ports OF New York amounted
10 S641. 61S. 546 The total value of do
nestle exports from all other ports
amounted 90 Sl.l55.uS9. ~. making a total
OF 81 sl2, l6S i25 for the United States
The total value of foreign commerce
for the port of New York for the hsCal
year amounted tu Sl.46l. 1855. as com
pared with Sl.,3l. gll 6s9 the year pre-
7ious. am increase Tor the year OF SIPS
gll. co., The total value AZ the foreign
commerce of all ports of the United
sSrates for the nscal year amounted 10
81 2l5 533. $50. as compared with s. SIS r.
4 81 3q9 for the previous year, an Increase
H1f $3.50 So. tsl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
COTTON GROWERS
IN ANGRY MOOD
Bitter Against Wall Street
and Applaud Threats
of War.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. jan lA-Ihe
third annual convention Of the Southern
Cotton Growers Association met here
today. with several hundred delegates IN
attendance. Eleven cotton-growing
States were represented President
1Iaryie Jordan presided.
Response 20 the address of welcome
was made by III. l.. Johnson, president
of the Georgia division of the assocla-
ton. Tie said, in part
we stand here today The representa-
tIves of "a people robbed of more than all
the other people of the wealth-producing
.vIases of this earth. We are the repre-
seutatiyes of the people producing the
most remarkable crop ever given 10 any
section
Furnishing. as We do. the raw ma
Terial for nearly 100000 splndles.
which. in It's various ramihcauons repre-
sent an invested capital of over S2oot.uud-
ana vet year after year FOR the past
forty years ws have literally s0Wu and
reaued 30 iu debt Beggars ia our own
homes. kuerIue al the dict3tion of Wall
Street. and pleading for "a little better
price tiI as "a people we almost de
SPARED of ever lifting our loved ones
and our country from this dependence.
My friends. il is war. Not war OF
powder and lead and bullets not war
over political principles, but "A war Tor
right and justice. A war for the llboref
worthy of his hire, O war for home and
r1resig,- a war for section and country.
REGARDING the charges he has mad1
looking % secure FRAUD ulueI dsitii7l
IEe exchange from the FusIoInce De
pITJmenJ, he said -
THE charges viii Doe proved nN men
5rrrerlfN IL the evils charged cannot
Inc Ib4raf through the PoSJoInce De
rartrlgut they win Doe reached through
other legal departments of the state OF
Federal government. Ms only object Is
To force Jha New York Cotton NDnhhBy
1u aduut the same methods employ 81
lr the leading cotton exchanges and III
sue % legal honest and lalr contract
which can bee used ben the legitimate cot
ION trade or to force it 10 go out OF
business a
Southern cotton growers and the manu-
Iacturers OF American cotton have LAD
To- contend has been the speculation an
cotton futures The uulridled manner
Ir which this business has been carr. -d
ON for many years iu Jue cotton ~A-
changes privute-Nirr houses ana
bueket-uops OF tla country, has az las,
aroused :He whole people of the eoun-
Inv tl the euoTmity of the evil and Is
causing them To make an emphatic de-
mand tor it's suppression by state and
National legislation.
AIr Iurdans address was greeted "lth
areat applause hy the farmers present.
Mr. Jordan declined To stand for TO
election as president of the association.
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after each pay day would squander his
salary untn finally he lost the position
Other positions obtained through
friends Of the family in jamestown Aaa
been lost in the same manner untli
few days ego the boy wrote MS
father asking that he make some ar
rangement for him in a private sa1a-
tarium until he could recover his healih.
Major Halieck was debating what iuf-
Their action 10 take when word was re
ceived that he had surrendered TO the
authorities.
Il suppose il VIII end IN his being
brought 10 Washington, said ne ana
placed under the care or the Govern
ment physicians. am TOLD that iIe-
quently young men return from the
Philippines In this CONDITION, ana nave
TO be kept secluded from whisky ana
other temptations for some months IN
I'll they have. recovered. .,.. -.
As he read the letter recently re-
ceived from the unfortunate son. asking
that the father give him one more
chance. he broke down completely ana
tears dimmed the single eye OF the grief
stricken parent. himself wounded sol
der and veteran Of several wars.
Winfield realizes his weakness, nc
said, "and that IL why he asks me mere
not to trust him with more money, Dut
10 send for him and place him al 81
Elizabeth until he gets well. lie real
ICES, too that a have another boy. also
a survivor OF the Spanish-Amefican war.
who is now a victim Of consumption Z
San Antonio. and / have 10 provide Tor
him too. j would not be surprised 20
hear OF his death any day, and WinHeid
realizes the strain ] am under.
Major Halleck has not yet been ADVISED
whether his son has really joined the
army but stated that II he had he should
take the con sequences, provided OF
course. that the authorities inquired
into his health and the causes OF his
decline.
4 am first Of all soldier" he said,
and my boy must be the same"
He anticipates receiving some ADVICE
within a short time and will probably
make arraL gements 20 have the hoy
brought TO Washington where he can
be given medical attention
Major Haueck is veteran Of The
civil war. having been retired In ls6N
on account OF wounds received during
his gallant service He has taken part
iu several minor Indian wars since that
time. and for the past fourteen years
has been connected with the interior
Department as captain Of the watch
Ha states that love 0I the army must
have been inherited by his son, for The
boy begged him FOR months 20 permit
his enlistment before he was OF age
Major Halleck finally consented. and the
surgeon general waived the age require
ment Young Haileck was according
ly. enrolled and spent two years in the
Philippines, where he contracted the III
ness which left him wreck.
The entire AFFAIR Is a most uufOrtu-
nate one. and Is deeply felt by the
family. Winfield H. Halleck Is de-
scribed by those who knew him as a
handsome young man, Of exceptional ina
tellect and brightest prospects before
his enlistment.
Omcials OF the War Department today
said that they had received no report
Of the enlistment or subsequent deseT,
tiOn OF a Leroy Anderson or Win
neld Halleck IN the Twenty Ia,
fautry
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SON DESERTS ARMY:
TELLS HIS FATHER
Continued from Ftrs, Page

the effects of his Philippine illness. and
You know the debiiiJsJed -ondition iu
which thar malaTlaI fever one.
At times he is all right and then
again he will dissipate and while in
this state he has these Authorizations
regarding army life and his being 4
deserter. II seems he has tried To sur
render several times 10 the police at
jamestown, but they knew M and were
familiar with these periodical spells so
paid no attention to the boy"
Major HalleCk spoke feelingly of the
many times lac had come 10 the boys
relief when he would write that lie was
down and out. He stated that he had
sent him money several times TO come
home, but the boy had spent il other
wise and in ways most detrimental 10
nim- The young man. IL seems. held a
position with the Buffalo, Rochester and
PiIJsburg railroad for some months. hut
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Annual Report.

ANNUAL. REPORT or THE GOOD HOPE
MINING COMPANY
We the President and a majority OF the
Board Of Trustees OF THE GOOD HOPE
MINING COMPANY. do hereby certify that
the authorized capital stock Of said company
Is 81, 600, COO and that no part thereof has
been paid In. and there are no debts af said
company.
EDWIN /. BRADFORD.
RALPH WORMELI.E
l. RALPH WORMELI.E. Secretary 81 THE
GOOD HOPE MINING COMPANY Of the
District Of Columbia do hereby swear that
the facts stated in the above certificate are
true 10 the best OF my knowledge and be
lief
Corporation seal RALPH WORAIELI.E.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
18th day OF January 1901.
tSeaD F. ELMO CLARK
1t Notary Public f0E he District Of Columbia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

The French government has conferred
tie cross OF the Legion OF Honor upon
James Stillman, president az Tile Na-
tiOnaI city Bank
Tie AmaIsamaJed Copper Company
has declared the regular quarterly dlVl-
decd OF liz Der cent and an extra uiEt
aend of p OF Z per cent payable FED
ruary 81 Books close January a.
Directors OF the MARYLAND Trust Com
parv have declared dividend of per
cent ON the preferred stock, payable
Februarv D. This is the urst dividend
Usfd since the reorzaniza ticn in Deeem-
Der. 1893.
American fire Insurance companies
viii lose practically nothing as "a result
M The disaster ion jamaica only rev.
In any American COMPANIES carried any
insurance uu the island inc EnsllSh
companies dOiug virtually All OF 'Ne
busiesS.
The rate OF discount of The Bank Of
ENGLAND was reduced Thursday from q
fa s per cent The reduction was gen
orally anticipated, as the @ per cent Idtg
had been so effective since ocJoner -
rbat the bank had been enabled 10 SAT
isfactorily build up lis reserve.
There is a rush o. start new banks in
gI'fT4rp ID r. Fursau set the pace
VIII his new National city Bank ana
\ " Harris * co. followed with IhrlI
protected Harris Trust and savings
Rank other brokers are taking OF
branching out Iu the banking business
Ag.-4near FarWau is doing SO.
Fsfnlers I'm England do not pretend 10
understand the monetary position mere,
l.'fSi'-S1Es narrowing 81, 900. 90. U0b or so
before the year is out. What they par
-i.faIrlv dread is that some OF our
,rads NAV do their borrowing abroad
,l,-si5aur NIcCrc1 has the simplicity of
r,-.atuFss He came 20 New York 10 the
Sffices of the Pennsylvania here and as
sIIned his ofiice with as quiet ana un-
,stentatious dignity as dld '1shet az
Grant when he was invested bN fresl-
EeDf fuCOIu with the command OF the
erulies II the United States Holland,
iu philadelphia Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
BIG INCREASE IN GROSS
EARNINGS OF 3. & o.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company yesterday issued "a statement
OF earnings and expenses Tor the six
months of the fiscal year ended Deem
Der q last \ comparison of the figures
with the same period ia 1895 follows:
1856 1890. Increase
Gross earnings IIi.Is7 sgS.6l0. 40S So 100 1Sg
Expenses &c SIS, I04 - a., COS as 40
Net earnings a s42.0S3 H.1A7..D 1855 .35s
The lines Included ia this statement
are the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, Baltimore and Ohio South
western Railroad Company. Ohio River
Railroad Company. West Virginia Short
Line railroad. Ripley and Mil Creek
Valley railroad. Pittsburg and Western
railroad Pittsburg. gainesville and
FaTport railroad, Pittsburs, Cleveland
and Toledo railroad, and Pittsbura juno
ton railroad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
COTTON MARKET PRICES
SHOW SOME DECLINES

NEW YORK. Jan. Business at the
opening of the cotton market mOder-
aJed and first prices were lower, Ia sym
palhy with Liverpool. Commission
houses aIl complained OF a poor wire
service. reporting a sIeet storm Ia the
South. After the cali there was an i'm
pIuNemcut or couple OF points.
Prices: January, g.lju9l1. March 931
bid, May. @41494S: June 8. 4guS So. July,
J.54d9.55; August. 9.46 lid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
Miss Bradshaw in Council.

Miss May p. bradshaw has been
elected q member OF the Teachers Ad-
visOry Council She Is the first mem
Der TO be elected from the primary
grades Miss Bradshaw IS teacher
of the third grade, Edmundz School.
and is studying al the George Wash
ingtuu University for her bachelors
degree, which she expects 20 take next
year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
Assembly Dances National Rifles
ArmoTy.

The weekly assembly dances held Al
National Rifles ArmOry every Saturday
evening under direction OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edw. T. Dawson have proven a success.
Each Saturday evening there is a large
attendance. and many new features In
dancing are introduced which make each
assembly a pleasant one 20 all attend
ing. This Saturday evening d number
OF the dances will be danced by calcium
lights
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
..MiIk" Bread Is the g. &c..

The quality Of Holmes genuine home
made MIX Bread couldn't be bettered
The best materials are mixed with fresh
milk instead OF water, and the making
and baking are done By experts in "A
from oven 20 table g.. Home made
Pies. pc Holmes Bakery. LIST a. r SITS
Phones T. 1880 < 1871
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
TROOPS ISSUE
LOOMS LARGE
WITH DANGER
lcontInued LON Is -

Lodge amendment was sidetraelsed-
IL was the fear OF Senator Lodge and
others who favored the amendment that
10 press il 20 vote would result IN a
defeat of the amendment Such defeat,
IL was clear. would mean The admins
terIng by the Senate OF a severe rebuke
10 the White House. since to fail 10
pass the amendment would indicate that
the Senate was doubtful. of the legality
o. the Presidents course
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
A NICE DISTINCTION.

BEG pardon. said AIR Dudley "but
isn't your last name Weeds?
That replied Mrs Weeds, the pretty
Young widow. "is ms latest name, out
i sincerely hope tier is not 10 be my
Last. Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
LOCAL MENTION.

American Horse Shoe Gnp COmpany's
Hustlers were busy hustIlnE detachable
ice calks on the horses at 60 + 81. since
daylight. Telephone Main 3l1s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
PURITY

''REaIxs Good" and zou'II
BE Prosperous
by CATHARIICw er

put market make PROMISE craftsmanship,
that not characterized by PURITY and TRUTH and
HONESTY that could always DELIVER what AGREED.
PURE DRUG law and PROMISE has
ALWAYS FULFILLED.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
Don't Suffer With chilblains.

We can relieve you. J. j. Georges &
Son, Inc, Foot Specialists. l2ll Pa ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
Royal Pilsea" Is the Most HealthfuI

A light beer OF the highest type. For
case phone W. 436. Abner-Drury Brew Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
DIRECTORS ELECTED
FOR MANY CONCERNS

Clarence T.. NOment was reelected
president OF the Central National Bank.
The other officers. consisting Of Daniel
Fraser, vice president Albert B, Run,
cashier, and II. W NaiIu. assistant
cashier, were also reelected.
The stockholders of the Atlantic Build
ing Company elected the following Of
tccrs ana directors; President MyIou
Al. Parker, secretary, Louis BeyeT. n. f,
treasurer. Ward ThorOu. and directors
A A. Thomas. MyrOu NJ Cady. and Au-
gust ID. Brown.
Ezra d. Parker has again been elected
manager %! she Washington Clearing
House Association, r. Southland Parker
has been elected chairman. and George
NJ. White Charles W. EdmonEtOu, a.
l.. Run, and Clarence C0rsuu have been
named 10 form the executive committee.
the last two named are new members.
Tile stockholders OF the New Wash
iuslul Brick Company elected The IOl-
lowing officers ana directors. L. L.
Holbrook. president; q. j. Bell. vice
president William +. Matlingl5, secre-
I4rv. T.. t. White. treasure: Nathaniel
Wilson. Ward Th0rOn William a.
Richards. ". 4. Galiiher and Park Az
new. directors.
Directors of the Washington Title
Company ANA of the District Title Com
Iauy elected the following officers:
President. John =. Larner. first vice
president Charles q. Allen; second vice
president Thomas Z. Woodward, secre-
tary. George ii. O'COnnor. treasurer
washington Tile Company. W. Y.
Cox treasurer District Title Company.
T.. :. Parker. aud cashier of both.
George " LinkuS.
Stockholders of Fhe Washington EN-
change Bank have elected the following
board OF diTeCt tors Tor the ensuing year
Charles a. Allen. Thomas III. Anderson.
Rudolph r. Echreud, Scott e.. Bone, ia
cob Eiseumanu. Henry j. Goodman.
Homer Query. Thomas r. Harvey. A.
Lynn. Scott Nesbitt. Henry A. Pressey,
Jackson H. EaistOn, /. r. Shoemaker,
John T. Sleman, jr.. f.. Quincy Smith.
George o. Watson. J. Louis Wilhge,
Charles r. Wood. and s. ~. Woodward.
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Rubber stamps, 70 Cents Pc Line.

Seals. Stencils. Badges. Brass Checks.
Herman BaUmgarten Co., 4l4 10th 81. NV.
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inducement offer Advertising
past present TRY CASCARETS only ONCEl We prom
sed and promise that these dainty little candy tablets
faithfully tried would TO be perfect Bowel Medicine
placed before the American amas dependable for their
effects S herself.
years of PROMISE have failed to full
FILL and that's why have gained the friendship of millions of the
American people who have experienced the reliable quality Of
product.
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Keep You Warm.
COall cOall cOall

Rest coal and wood Lowest prices. r. J.
& N. G. Grace. 4th s. + ne. Phone K. ga
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Democratic BombsheIl.

When senator Foraker arose 20 speak
or the Brownsville inquiry resolution
yesterday morning il was the belief Of
the Republican leaders that everything
was settled and that a harmonious way
had been found out OF the dtfhculty
The Republican leaders had agreed 10
put through the Foraker srbstitute.
ealing for an inquiry into the ARRAY
at Brownsville and leaving I'm allegiance
the question Of cOnstimtionality. Tn
fortunately, the Democrats OF the SEN
ate had not been taken into account
Before Senator Foraker entered on his
argument, Senator Blackburn presented
his amendment. It he'd the effect OF a
bOmbsheil on the harmony that had
been patched up by the Republican
leaders.
All yesterday afternoon there were
conferences and consultations in the
clOakro0ms the Republican leaders.
with Senator AldriCh foremost. seek
ing 10 md a solution OF the dit
nruity caused by the Blackburn amend
meuL The nrsJ move made by SEN
ator Aidrich was TO seek an adjourn
ment until Monday for the purpose of
giving the Republican side time 20 think
things over. This failed. because Sen
4tor NHyte had given notice he intend
@d 90 speak Friday on his resolution re-
sarGlnR the rights o. the States. Sen
atoT MhTte refused 70 change his plans
20 suit SENATOR Aldrich and the EFFORT 10
adjourn over until Monday was aban-
uDUru.
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people behind
medicine all STOMACH and BOWEL troubles especially
arrangement Of the Stomach and Bowels Cascaret strengthen
exactly
intended doNo VIOLENCE, but plain soothing action
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~ DVERTISING IS a
4 IL PROMISE. 1t is also
Ala { Q nj RACT.
a GWhen we agree to do
certain things, we have TO
make good" Otherwise We
lose the confidence and faith
of our patrons
The principle we adopted
in 1896. when CASCARETS
CANDY CATHARTIC were
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