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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03

The battle of Lexington is set down
as the first battle of the Revolution,
when as matter of fact the first
armed conflict took place in North
Carolina some time before. And so
all the way through. Everything
Northern is exalted and everything
Southern ignored or given scant
credit
Perhaps this is not to be charged
to design, but to a natural cause.
The first historians were Northern
men. They we're better acquainted
with what had happened in the
North, and they wrote of what they
knew best. So they told of Licking
ton and Bunker Hill, of Paul Re
veres ride, of the Pilgrim Fathers
at Plymouth, and they said nothing
of Alamance and Guilford, of Nancy
Harris exploits, of John Smiths col
ony or other Southern events, of
which they knew little or nothing.
And subsequent historians followed
in their wake.
What is needed is history of our
country written by Southern man,
willing to do full justice to the North
but capable of doing equal justice to
the South. Such history would be
quite different from any that we
have now, and it would show that in
all that has made our country great,
from the first settling of the country
to the battle of Santiago, won under
a Southern commander, the South has
contributed her full share.
The South has such man. Hon.
Thomas E. Watson would fail to
make his literary labors complete if
he failed to add to his other already
famous historical works~a history of
our country, on the lines of his Life
of Jefferson and his Life of Jackson.
Mr.. Watson has rendered the coun-
try and the South distinguished SER
vice, but history of the country,
from it's first settlement to the pres
ent time, written as he would write
it, with equal fairness to the South
and North, would be the greatest of
all his service in the permanent good
it would do.-Augusta Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03
OUR PUBLIC DISGRACE.

The pardoning of the Infamous
Taylor and the rest of the unspeak-
able gang who brought about Will
liam Goebel's murder has drawn
upon the ''spineless cactus" who
holds the high office of Governor of
Kentucky, the indignation and dis
gust of all citizens of the common
wealth who want to see justice main
tanned and the forms of law, at least,
respected.
Confronted by so monstrous
crime against the good name of our
State, we find our vocabulary wholly
inadequate to express our feelings of
horror and condemnation.
We expected Wilson to turn the
rascals loose, for he was evidently
committed to such a plan during his
campaign. The surprise comes that
even so rabid partisan as Wilson
would so insult the people of Ken
lucky by pardoning the conspirators
in the foulest crime ever committed
in the State, before giving them an
opportunity to establish their inno-
cence CD before a jury. 1t is an in
dictment against the Republican par
ty to say that Taylor, ct al, could
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03
INCOME TAX.

An income tax is fair, equitable
and democratic. 1t has been good
Democratic doctrine these many
years that wealth should bear it's
full measure of the burdens of tax
alton, which under the existing sys-
tenn raising it does not. But if an
income tax is to depend upon Repub-
lican support in the Senate for it's
incubation, it is not apt to even be
born. President Taft spoke we'll of
it in his message, but he has not
urged the matter very strongly since.
Senator Aldrich, who holds the Re-
publican destinies of the Senate in
the palm of his hand, does not favor
an income tax Neither do his mil
lionaire colleagues, and that proba-
bly, settles 1.-THE Better Way.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03

not. now get what they would call
fair trial, for the whole machin-
cry of the government, even down to
the janitor of the State House, is in
their hands and they could have Sc
lected any kind of judge they want
ed to try the fugitives. The truth of.
the matter is the whole gang is gull
ty and did not want any kind of a
trial, and no one knows this better
than Wilson.
No other state was ever disgraced
by such an exhibition of partisan
ship by it's governor Unless we are
sadly mistaken, Wilson's action does
not meet the approval of the best
element in his own party. -Adairs-
vile (Ky.) Enterprise.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03
IN FAVOR OF STAMP TAXES.

The American boy may not know
much about taxation, but he has a
decided opinion concerning stamp
taxes. He abhors them. He believes
that they have something to do with
kings, and are one of the pernicious
results of war, when they are not the
cause of it. The American politi-
clan, having been boy, retains his
young aversion to stamp taxes. The
male population, for the most part,
grows up and passes on to the grave
in the fixed belief that stamp taxes
are pernicious, possibly inventions of
Continued on Page 16)
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-03
THERE is SOMETHING WRONG.
I SAY.
I SAY
By Plus Clements.

/ have of'en, of'en wandered,
Why the honest workin' man
Keeps a jist gittin' poorer,
Though he does the best he can,
While the rich is gittin' richer,
Though they never work day,
Go to Europe huntin' pleasure
Thar is somethin' wrong, | say.
Thars the Goulds an Rockefellers,
An passed. NV 'em who
Own the earth an all that's on it
And they bout own me an you;
Why, Their dogs git better feedin'
Than the toiler Nv today,
A segar they're always smokin'-
Thar is somethin' wrong, | say.
Bacon's high, an beans is higher,
While we have to work day
Jist to buy sack O. flour,
An it mout go up, they say.
'Taters that we used to purchase
For two bits, is now away
Up beyant a workin' feller-
Thar is somethin wrong, | say.
Every man who holds an office
Has his wages raised each year,
While the toilers work for nOthin',
With no hope to give 'em cheer;
They're the ones who pay the taxes,
Fer the trusts but little pay,
They re the lords Nv creation
Thar is somethin' wrong, | say.
Washington, Indiana.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
FORM new CHAPTER
Mrs. Taft Permits Use Of
Ancestors Name.
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION
VIII BE Known as the Thomas H.
WeIIes ChRpter-Organizati Per
fected Through the Efforts Of Mrs.
Clayton Z. Emig, n WeII-KnOwn
Member of the d. A. r.

A new chapter OF the National Society
Of the Children Of the American Revolu-
ton, officially known as the Thomas H.
Weiles Chapter, has recently been formed
in this city through the efforts OF Mrs.
Clayton z. Emig. well known IN Wash
ington. a member OF the Daughters OF
the American Revolution, and president
Of the Central ~ branch OF the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union.
AZ the earnest solicitation Of the men,
bers of the chapter. Mrs William II.
Taft has permitted it TO be named after
her ancestor. Thomas II. Welles. fourth
colonial governor Of Connecticut. from
1755 TO 1853 He held many other Offices
under the British crown. and was the
framer OF much OF the fundamental law
Of the present State OF Connecticut-
The society was officially recognized on
May % last when Mrs. Ida D. Cummins.
national president os the society. formal
~ ratined the charter and confirmed
Mrs. Emig in the Office Of president. A
duplicate Of the charter has been pre-
sented 70 Mrs. Taft with q vote OF
thanks for her interest and assistance.
Twelve Charter Members.
The chapter was organized with twelve
charter members. six Of whom have been
appointed TO various offices in the chap
ter. as follows: Treasurer: Miss Ruth Fen
ton; recording secretary. Miss Evelyn
Emig; corresponding secretary. Miss
Edith Swartout. registrar. Miss Helen
Grandfeld: historian, Herbert KimbaIl;
color bearer. Miss Margaret Bristow.
Other charter members are Dorothy KIM
ball. Marjorie Brown, Gladys Emig. Leila
Emig. Graeme Sm2llwOOd. Donald KIM
ball. and Matthew s. BrOmwell
Although the chapter has been IN exist
ence only two months. IL already has q
membership OF more than thirty, with
new applications coming In daily Mrs
Emig announced herself as highly graft
fed with the results achieved In THIS
short time, and hopes by fall 70 increase
the membership TO several hundred
The new chapter has received from the
beginning the hearty support and assist
ance Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution through the president general
Mrs Matthew T. Scott And 10 her be-
longs much Of the credit for the success
ful organization OF the chapter
II IS the purpose Of the chapter 70 meet
At the home OF one OF the members on
the first Friday in each month. beginning
Ia October.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02

New York, July IA blanket Indictment
against the American Sugar Refining
Company, its president and directors, and
two Intermediates who assisted the sugar
trust to get control of the Pennsylvania
Sugar Refining Company and then keep
II closed. was handed down to-day by
the United States grand jury.
The indicted are Washington B. Thomas
president OF the trust; Arthur Donnor,
Charles H. Semi, John Mayer. George
H. Frazier. John E. Parsons. directors;
Thomas B. Harmed, attorney for Adolph
Sesal, the Philadelphia promoter. and
Gustav z. Kissel. the New York broker,
who. acting as agent for the sugar trust.
loaned Segal n.25o.OOo and thus got con-
troll OF the rival company.
The indictments consisted of fourteen
counts, and charges the defendants with
engaging In restraint OF interstate trade
and commerce in refining sugar, and
oonspiring together to monopolize such
trade Engaging IN conspiracy in restraint
Of foreign trade IN raw sugar and mo-
lasses Is also. charged. None Of the de-
PENDANTS was arraigned in court. and
none was present when the indictment
was Au4- AL VI tho ucAcIudAAA5 VIII
be formally arraigned 10 plead next
Tuesday morning at 1870 O'Clock.
WIcI<ersbam Is Responsible.
The indictment Of 1.-THE sugar trust IS
tia answer OF Attorney General Wicker
sham In regard to the trusts pleading OF
the statute or limitation in private be-
fore it's indictments 20 United States Dis
triet Attorney Henry A Wise, now en-
route TO Europe
Mr.. Wickersham held the crime Of the
sugar trust was a continuing one down
10 the very day OF its compromise settle
ment out Of court with the representa-
tives, Of the Pennsylvania company. The
penalties for the offense charged n the
indictment are not severe, as the Offense
ranks. as a misdemeanor.
The corporation, II found guilty. can
be fined not TO exceed 5000. while each Of
the individuals, if proven guilty. are
liable 70 e fine OF 5000 or one years
Imprisonment or both
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
GROTTO IS REORGANIZED.
New Officers Elected for Yelled
Prophets After LonE Lapse.

new OAlcGTS EAcCHe0 LOE htAAfu
Prophets After long Lapse.
Kallipolls Grotto No. 15 Mystic Order
Of the Yelled Prophets of the Invisible
Realm, met last night at the home Of
E. S. Schmid. 712 Twelfth street north
west
The grotto has been IN a disorganized
state for the past three years. owing to
the death OF the former monarch, Edwin
B Hay, January II. 1896. Since that date
the terms OF the other officers have ex-
pired and the charter Of the order has
been forfeited.
council however, the charter Of the grot-
to has been restored and II is again in
an active condition.
At the meeting last night. which was
presided over by Z. S. Schmid, chairman
Of the reorganization committee, a new
set OF officers was elected 10 serve until
January 81, 1910. as follows: Monarch, F.
s. Schnid; chief justice. J. W Collins;
master OF ceremonies, Samuel =. Shreve;
secretary. II. L. STang; treasurer. Jo-
reph II. Curran, and lastly the venerable
prophet. whose name IS never revealed
10 those outside Of the order
The election Of officers was the only
business transacted at last nights meet
Ing, as arrangements have been made 10
hold a general meeting Of the grotto on
July s. at which time The newly elected
officers viii be installed and a representa-
tive Of the supreme council will be pres
ent 10 formally ratify the new charter
and essist IN the installation.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
PLANS A CELEBRATION.
Grove VIII Observe In
dependence Day July 5.

The Washington summer colony al
Washington Grove. Nd win take a
prominent part in the patriotic celebra-
ton OF Independence Day al that place
July 5. A liberal subscription fund has
been collected TO defray expenses. and an
interesting programme for the day and
evening arranged The committee Of ar
rangements is composed OF Maj s H
Walker, Daniel F. GGrges. H p. Hardy.
John T. Meany, Arthur Srnich, and c. y.
Walker.
Among the District officials and en-
ployes who own cottages al Washington
Grove are AIonzo Tweedale. auditor.
Daniel l. G2rges. chief clerk in the engi-
neerlng department: A. Leftwich Sinclair.
special counsel, ". r Teep. z. b. Couch.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
TAFT ON GOLF LINKS.
Receives Report OF Surg. Gen. Wy
man on Return from Yale.

Receives Report OF Surg. Gen. Wy
man on Return from Yale.
President Taft returned yesterday morn
ing from New Haven. where he has been
attending the commencement exercises at
Yale. In the afternoon. IN spite of the
torrid condition Of the weather. he played
golf az Chevy Chase.
The President has received a report
from Walter Wyman. Surgeon General
Of the Marine Hospital Corps, bearing
upon the long-talked-of consolidation Of
all bureaus and establishments OF the
government connected with the public
health
The return OF the President so late in
the morning prevented the receiving Of
visitors at the White House. Among the
few visitors We're Secretary Nagel. SEN
ator Bradley, OF Kentucky. and Repre-
sentative Huff. OF Pennsylvania. The
President disposed OF much accumulated
correspondence before luncheon, after
which he visited Chevy Chase.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
sherman to Toss First BAN,

Vice President James S. Sherman has
accepted the invitation Of the Joint COM
rnittee OF the Elks-K Knights or Columbus.
through Chairman Thomas J. Donovan.
20 be the guest OF the two organizations
on July TO- when the teams Of the two
fraternities play a match game Of base
ball at National League park for the
benefit OF the ST. Vincents orphan asy-
lum. Mr.. Sherman has consented 10 toss
the first ball. 1t IS expected that Speak
sr Cannon and q number Of the members
Of Congress will be present to witness
the game.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
ROOSEVELT BUSTS SHOWN.
Represent Him as Vice President of
the United states

James L Frazier. OF New York City.
has finished two bUsts ot Theodore
Roosevelt. one OF which viii be placed
in a niche in the Senate chamber by the
side of the other Vice Presidents Of the
United States.
The busts are different IN expression
One represents Roosevelt with a calm
expression and thoughtful eyes. the other
shows him as the Senate knew him best
with determined expression and fighting
Jaw. The committee IS trying 20 decide
which Of the two 20 chose. senator Wet
more, of Rhode Island, chairman of the
committee, Is in favor OF tie calm, lit
eraTy pose.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. s D. q Agicnlture. WeatheF Bureau.

L. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. D. C., Thursday. July Is D. m
There has been no important change I'm the gen
erel weather conditions over The country during the
last tweuty-four hours. The temperature continues
high n TIC Middle Atlantic States and Wsm
wave prevails In the Mississippi Valley and all dis
trcts west thereof except along the Northwest Ca
madam border. and On the immediate Pacific Coast
Unsettled weather and local rains are again re
ported nom .ns South and Atlantic and Gull
States. Tennessee. Arkansas Kansas. and New
Mexico. and there were light showers along The
New England coast; in al other district fair
weather continued.
There Is nothing 20 indicate break IN The
weather conditions nov prevailing; there VIII Be
continuation of local rains IN the South Atlantic
and Guf States and New Mexico during Friday
ard Saturday. elsewhere the weather win remain
generally fair and warm. except that taers VII be
somewhat lower temperature N the extreme North
west
The winds along the New England coast VII b
moderate west and northwest, On The Middle At
lautic coast light % moderate variable. mostly
westerly: 0n the South Atlantic coast moderate
south and southwest. On the Guf States light 70
moderlte variable Cd the Lover Lakes hgnt %
moderate vest and northwest. on the UDDrT LakeS
light variable.
sreamera departing Friday for European ports
viii have moderate westerly winds and generally
fair weather % the Grand BarkS
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
ELIOT ADMITS GETTING PAY.
Educator worked for Publishing
House when Selecting Books.

Educator Worked for Publishing 8
House When Selecting Books.
Boston, July There is no excitement
among Harvards graduates here because
some OF them have received circulars
from a New York publishing house ad-
vertising for sale sets OF thirty books.
selected by former President Eliot by re-
quest. On the contrary. about every one
seems pleased.
DR.. Eliot said that he had been paid
for picking out the thirty books for the
Five foot shelf" to be published by a
New York concern. He declared that he
bad personally selected the volumes.
Il selected this list OF books at the
request of this publishing house" said
Dr. Eliot
my motive was the cause Of educa-
ton. I believe that all who read these
books VIII be permanently benefited For
this work naturally was remunerated.
Il do not consider that my course could
be considered as lending my name or
what prestige I might have for adver-
tising purposes. It is a strict business
proposition, and. naturally. the publisher
viii advertise largely
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
MR.. BAILEY RECEIVES CALL.
Erie, Pa, Church Desires Him as It's
Pastor.

Rev. Dr. George Bailey. pastor Of
Western Presbyterian Church. IS consid-
ering q call he received yesterday 10 the
pastorate Of the Central Presbyterian
Church. Of Erie. Pa.
The Erie church is one OF the largest
in the northwestern part OF the Key
preached a sermon at Erie. and since
that time the congregation there has been
anxious 10 have him as pastor.
Rev. Or. Bailey is regarded as one OF
washington's formost preachers He il
popular with his congregation.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Makes Claim for Loan.

The Chinese Investment and Consrruc-
ton Company. a New Jersey corporation.
has presented 70 the STATE Department.
q claim that Il is entitled 10 50 per cent
OF the Chinese loan. and a permanenS
interest in the Hankow-Sze Chuan Rail-
way The company based its claim upOr
an understanding made through ar.
COnEer. former American Minister 70
China. between representatives OF ths
company in Pekin. and the Chinese for
eign board.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
GIVEN a FREE RIDE.
POcahOntnS Excursionisfs Profit by
Lights Going out


An unexpected free excursion was
given the patrons OF the floating pal
ace" Pocahontas. last evening. by the
Potomac River Excursion Company The
PocahOntas had been advertised 10 make
her initial trial at 7.S0 O'Clock
At o'clock yesterday afternoon II was
discovered something was wrong with the
dynamo which generates the electricity.
From that tine until within FIVE min
utes Of the time the boat landed on the
return trip experts were endeavOring 10
get the dynamo into working order Their
efforts failed When the crowd left the
POcahontas General anager 3. G. Smith
Uniformed the people that inasmuch as all
THAT had been promised had not been
given. no charge would be made. and
that all the patrons would make the trip
at the expense Of the management
Aside from the lack Of lights, the trip
was enjoyable.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Brandenbure'. RequisltiOn Granted.

Albany. N Y, July 1-Gov- Hughes
telephoned from the Adirondacks to-day
to his secretary. announcing he had
granted the reQuisition Of Gov. Hadley.
Of Missouri, for the return to ST. Louis.
Of BrOughton Brandenburg. wanted for
enticing his stepson from home.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Wilson Files a Report.

George S Wilson. secretary 10 the
Board OF Charities. has filed with Com
missioner Macfariand a report Of the
-ecnt meeting Of the National Confer
Cnce Of Charities and Corrections in Buf-
falo. y Y, on June S-l6. which Secre-
tary Wilson attended in his official ca
pacity.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Local Temperature.

Aiidnieht. IS; a. m.. g; a n, a; a. N.
Y; S a. n. Is. 10 a. n. So L noon, &i 3, T.
90: D d.. So p n. IS; p. n. s.; 10 p n. s.
Maximum 900; minimum. rs
Relative humidity-S a. m, Sc; p m. 81; 5
2. NJ. T.
Rainfall Is D n. 70 9 , M. o. Kogrs o. sun
shine Is Per cent of possible sunshine. s.
Temperature same date last year Maximum 90
minimum t9.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Socialist Editor Sentenced.

Fort Scott. Kans.. July Fired Warren,
editor Of the Appeal to Reason, a So
cialistic paper, who was found guilty OF
sending threatening matter through the
mails, was to-day sentenced to sir
months in jail and fined $500 in the Su-
preme Court
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02

Argument on the motion 10 quash the inforna-
ton fled against two local street railway com
panies charging them With the oTe-crowding Of
cars resumed before Judge siullowny OF the
Police Court yesterday. The matter was taken
under advisment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Tide TnhIe-

To-day-High tide. 655 a. L and 81 D n; low
tide l252 a N. and Il p. m
To-morrow-High tide. ia a m and s2 ?. n.
low tide. l.0 a. N. ard 2135 p. H.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02

Finally Wilbur. with grin on his fsce.
offered himself up as the sacrifice.
1T looks as If I've got 10 be the mar"
he said. but you can say Orville said
it," He was then greeted with volley
OF questionst.
You would cali shat good flying" he
said, even If we couldn't do better We
had the spark advanced a little to get
more power. but We haven't yet reached
the condition Of greatest efficiency. Wei
keep after IT until We find H. The fun
power Of the engine was not used to-day
by any means.
When asked if a flight would re made
next MONDAY. which is a public holiday,
Wilbur said he didn't think 50. as he
didn't want such a large crowd on hand
mo public holidays for u.s. he said:
1--WE are not giving exhibitions yet"
For the first time in his life Reuchiin
Wright. the brother from Kansas, see
Orville nv yesterday The thrill was just
as new 10 him as il was TO the rest or
the spectators. He was asked If he was
afraid Of an accident to Orville. who was
in the air al the time
''WeH," said ReuchIin. scratching his
head. 7 wish he wouldn't fly so close
to that derrick. And I admit 7 was
frightened yesterday and Tuesday when
he came to the ground so hard IN the
unsuccessful flights"
Charley Taft was on the field. with a
camera and a tripod as long as he was
What do you think Of it?" he was
asked.
Great" was the reply.
Would you Ike to so UP IN it?"
Charlie Taft preferred not TO make a
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02

When YOU have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald. and bill wiz be sent you
az cent word.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Tcmperntures I'm Other cities.

Temperatures IN ether cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall fer the twelve hours ended az
p. m yesterday are follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
SUGAR MEN INDICTED
American Refining Company
Accused of Conspiracy.
PENALTIES FOR OFFENsE LIGHT

President, -Four Directors, and Two
Intermediates Hit by Grand Jury
Restraint of Trade Defendants
Must Answer Charges Next Tuesday
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Copdition OF the Water
Overcrovdinr IL Argued.

Special 20 The Washitr = Herald.
HarpeTs Ferry, ". 4, July both rivers are
MUDDY this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Ignores his Contract.

A. Herring. the New York aeropiane
inventor, failed 10 comply with his con-
tract with the War Department TO de-
liver an aeroplane at Fort yer yesterday.
At the close of the Department yees-
terday afternoon Gen. Allen said no word
has been received from Mr.. Herring ex-
cept a letter which reached the Depart
ment a week ago. in which = Herring
Informed Gen. Allen that Glenn H Cur
tiss. Of Hammondsport. who IS associ-
ated with Mr. Herring IN the manufac-
ture of aerOplanes. was on his way 10
Washington 10 confer with the officers OF
the Signal Corps in regard 20 the com
pletion OF r. Herring's contract.