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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25

The first Pitt was called the Great
Commoner. Macaulay says of him:
The situation which Pitt occupied at
the close of the reign of George II, was
the most enviable ever occupied by
any public man in English history. He
had conciliated the king, he domineer
ed over the House of Commons; he
was adored by all Europe. He was the
first Englishman of his time; and he
had made England the first country Of
the world. The Great Commemorate
name by which he was often designat-
ed-might look down with scorn on
coronets and garters" But another
George came to the throne and in the
course of time Pitts wife was created
Baroness Chatham in her own right
and a pension of 5000 pounds was set
tied on himself, Lady Chatham and his
eldest son. Five years later he was
created Viscount Pitt and Earl OF
Chatham, and his acceptance of this
honor greatly damaged his popularity
with the people, by whom it was
thought his elevation in rank had low
cred him in dignity 1t remained foI
his son, William Pitt, to serve the peo-
pie and die with no other title thar
that of "Pitt the Younger. "-Macor
Telegraph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25
Unprecedented Appreciation
of Land Values.

Generally speaking there better index of existing conditions
than found the values of both city property and farm lands In
this respect the showing OF Amercus and Sumter Couy certain
a. we'll
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Up in the Air.
Catholic Standard.)
Weren't you ever on motor carr
Yes, once"
What make was it?"
81 don't know. l was only on the
front of it for a second or so, and it
got away before I could pick myself
up"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25
HAMPTON'S MAGAZINE NRETRAC CTS

1t is interesting to note the text Of
the retraction made by Hampton s
Magazine and Cleveland Moffett, thu
writer of the unfounded charges in the
February issue against the Standard
Oil Company. These retractions came
after the bringing of libel suits for
S250,000 by the Company. The ret.aC-
inns follow:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25
Yours truly,
CLEVELAND MOFFETT

JdHUdTy OF, I5II
Standard Oil Company, New York City
Dear Sirs Referring to the fore
going letter of Mr.. Cleveland Moffett to
you, we beg to state that we are con-
WINGED that Mr., Moffett was in error in
his statements with reference to your
Company. We greatly regret that this
error should have been made. 1t is the
desire of Hamptons Magazine to be ac-
curate and fair in all things In our
March number we will publish this let
ter and the foregoing letter of Mr.
Motfett. Yours truly,
BENZ b. HAMPTON,
President, Broadway Magazine, Inc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25
HamptOn's Magazine
66 West 35th ST.,
New York.

January 0l,l9IL.
Standard Oil Company, 26 Broadway
New York.
Dear Sirs:-In the February issue of
Hampton's Magazine, there was pub
lished an article, written by me, entitI-
ed, Cassidy and the Food Prisoners. >
In that article | referred to the inves-
tigation of Mr. Cassidy, with respect to
the manufacture and sale of impure
candies in Philadelphia, and made the
statement that your Company manu-
featured and sold impure material
which went into these candies and
that, when the various dealers were
arrested and fined, at the instance of
Mr.. Cassidy, your Company paid the
fines
Upon investigation, I have ascer-
tanned that your Company was in 40
way connected with the transaction re-
ferred to and / hasten to retract in the
fullest manner AL charges made
against your Company and to express
my sincere regret that / should have
fallen into this serious error.
Yours truly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-25
Americas, TIA, February "a, 1911.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

his signature or - signing. Had he
| used the veto he would have rebuked his
party. increased the fury Of its factions.
and invited for il a worse defeat than il
met last November. Had lie lodged BY
Withholding his signature. he would have
ofis aided both factions and injured him
self. podging was un-raftlike
The President signed. in the spirit of
standing with the ma joTity. who assured
him that they had done their best in the
Some of them We're more
familiar with the tariff question than he.
and far better judges of the difficulties
and possibilities of a congressional situa-
ton. What was laid upon his table was
ma joTity action. taken after a protracted
and heated contest, in which all sides had
had opportunity to discuss the tariff sub
ject He put his fist to a measure which
represented the labors Of his party
friends. and contained along with few
provisions of which lie did not approve
many of which he dill. He took the fat
with the lean. ana felt himself Justified
hy getting 4 very liberal portion Of lean
But that was not the first exhibition OF
courage on the part Of Mr.. Taft since be-
coming the leader of his party. Had he
lost his race for the presidency. His
record as i Judge on the labor question
was giving the republican campaign man
ayers much concern when the proposition
OF stumpins tour for the candidate
came up. They did not want him to open
his mouth on that or any other subject,
but to STAY at home and let them run
things.
He demurrea He was not afraid OF
his record properly explained. and he
considered himself the proper person To
explain it So he took the stump, invited
questions from his audiences as to his Ia
Dor decisions while on the bench. and re-
piled to one and all in the frankest fash
ion. Organized and unorganized labor
alike accepted his course in the prem
Uses as a compliment. He would not
trust the subject to any lieutenant. but
came forward in person and said himself
what he had to say. And labor returned
the compliment by throwing large por-
ton Of its strength to him at the polls.
There is warrant for the assertion that
the President is not politician in the
{, accepted meaning Of the word, but that,
In office or out, he is or ever has been
lacking in sand cannot be supported for
a moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The "Sure-Cure" Evil.

The Presidents appeal to Congress to
ass with speed an amendment 10 the pure
food and drugs act to meet the conditions
raised by recent DECISION by the SUI
preme Court should bring prompt results.
Under the decision il is lawful for the
wanGfac' urcr 81 a nostrum. OF what
ever virtue as a medicine. 10 make any
claim or promise whatsoever upon the
label or wrapper regai ding its efficacy to
cure any disease The evil at which the
President aims in his call for new law
Is not the risk OF actual poisoning. The
statute a. II nov stands serves we'll to
prevent tho vending Of actually harmful
subs: ances or the sale OF any that con-
tan other than their noted ingredients.
The injury worked by permitting the
manufacturers to promise impossible
cures, as the President points out in his
Message lies in deceiving the sufferer
into temporary confidence in tho efficacy
of a totally worthless dose at a time when
n need Of the most efficient medical treat
ment a the hands Of skilled practitioners.
An immediate amendment VIII correct q
fault in the law which now. in the Ugh,
OF the Supreme Courts ruling, threaten,
10 limit its usefulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The Coronation.

kinS George has been crowned accord
Ing 10 schedule in the presence OF tqe
peers " ms realm and hTlalaht as
semhlage OF notabies representing every
civilized government. Within a short dis
lance OF the scene IN the Nenerahle pie
that IS inseparaoiy associated with Eng
lahd history was assembled tlrohS
beyond enumeration or estimate vast
multitude 81 people packed Wl'Hh
small area IN Nalh eHort 70 catch =
GhmPse oil the gorgeous pageant he
TRADITIONS ~ t"t thSiiSh crown nave pesh
Hdlhtdiheu anu AZ i Nti ~ loihi
me new NIhs u hhstai"' h1hF ~"
ny virtue OF the solemn rites thal feiiialh
FtaI pa 81 the EhsHSh rode ~ o.
heiai procedure. mas taken the throne IN
circumstances 81 promise. MUCH younger
man ~ tathef When the Idte f-uWaFd
II aStehhtd 10 power Out coselF III
t"Gca win tAt ponllcal situation ana
steady. tMlSht man. ne Shoaid ENJOY q
peaceful prosperous, Happy reign lie
'a."Ss Inc confidence OF ms people VINO
ha'' IN TIE past year come 70 regard
NM Win a hlsher respect imam was
:" ought lo 10 AAt4F. ne : personally
H'eA o. correct Me- y haFd WORKER with
y tte rather tt9'F-'tea range " f-hEHsH
'nFdt PteE'satiVeS ana aatieS' pdAc'lhous
~ 20 'os' vance oil the 'faei'i"hs OF ms
"s'tioh' an" win idlt grasp VI the
N.'sl meaning OF me qnesuohs OF the Gay
mere VIII irohaDiS pe no ordnance IN
ne fel-n OF George '. lie IS not as
MAJ man "a ms rather nor a aS'ute
Z JddSe OF character. he may develop
on broad iihes Win years OF ASSOCIATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The Tariff and the Senate.

| An old phrase again comes pat. The
/ plot thickenS. Shall. or shall We not,
/ see the Senate put aside the House pro
gram and adopt one OF its own with re-
spect to the tariff? Are we on the eve
| of new complications which will keep
| Congress in session until the snow flies.
and even merge the special with the reg
| uar session? Or is this furry but an
other move against reciprocity? And
what will be the effect of 1t?
Mr. Bailey set the ball rolling when
he suggested the other day that one of
| the House bills mieht be made the starter
for a general tariff bill. He said in sub
stance to the insurgent republicans
| Come. gentlemen. If You mean bust
ness, here's your chance If YOU have
| the votes. get them together and We'll
| see what can be done toward general
tariff revision
| This was no new position for the Texas
senator. At the democratic jubilee in
| Baltimore last winter, where he figured
prominently, he had proposed general
tariff revision. He had pronounced the
Payne law Objectionable from one end
to the other, and as deserving of com
| prehensive attack.
But the initiative was with the House.
and Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Underwood adopt
ed the schedule by schedule policy. Their
idea was to remove the dogs tail by sec
tions. and they proceeded to adjust the
chopping block accordingly The result
| has been one yelp over the farmers free
| list bill and another over the wool bill
! And other yelps are coming. The animal
| is all a-tremble. and is keyed for yelps
/ right along.
| Mr.. Bailey is a man OF sympathy. and
would end all this. and proposes it. Is
| his proposition worka BILE? Although Mr.
/ Clark and Mr.. Underwood overrulcd him
| in the matter OF procedure, they agreed
with him in the matter of IA duty on
raw wool. Mr.. Bailey won there, even as
against Mr. Bryan. and the winning was
OF no small proportions. If he assists In
the preparation of general tariff bill.
must II not contain duty on raw ma
teriais all along the line where a duty
runs on the manufactured productsf
| II is true that. as matters stand. the
4 business world is nervous. This was
not so plain WHOM Congress assembled
/ but II is very plain now. These maneu-
/ vers OF the politicians are not within the
| comprehension Of the everyday man OF
/ affairs. They are even confusing to some
of the politicians themselves. Plays for
| or against reciprocity as separate
proposition, and then plays for or against
| tariff revision on broad lines. call for
expert knowledge. But the general pub
lie knows that in some form. the whole
question OF tariff taxes and protection is
involved, and that presidential politics
| IS at the bottom Of much that IS going
on. And a discouraging feature of the
situation is that whether Congress
knocks off in a few weeks with nothing
| done but the ratification OF the reel
procity pact. or enters upon general tar
1 If discussion and decides upon a pro-
tracted session. unrest in business circles
/ is bound TO continue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The Presidents Courage.

The revival OF Taft sentiment in the
country is ascrihed in part 10 a feeling
that the President is man of courage
HIS signing OF the Payne bill seems &c
have shaken the confidence of some peo-
pie in the quality of his backbone.
Was il not courage. united to loyalty
that induced him 10 sign? He knew the
feeling against the bill. He did not alto
gether approve OF the measure himself
Had he been in charge in the House ne
would have produced bill differing II
some particulars from the one that Mr.
Payne and his friends drafted and passed
But as his sayso was not in order until
Congress had acted he waited for his
time.
When the time and the bill came he had
the choice of dD vetoing the measure. OF
@ permitting it TO become law withou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Urbanizing the Country.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Delegates who had made q careful study
of conditions asserted at the recent meet
ing OF the National Conference Of Chart
ties and Corrections, that the wild rush
of girls and boys from the farms to the
cities was caused largely by the desire
for amusement. They found life on the
farm dull and unlnteresting they Were
distressed 10y its loneliness, and Hooked
10 the cities like moths 10 the light Mrs.
Belle lsraels suggested that the country
schoolnouSes he made the centerS around
which the life of the rural community
would revoye. This has been done in
some sections, and with marked success.
Improvement in school buildings and in
instruction has been followed by a much
greater interest OF parents ana children
IN the schools. AS the old log or ram
shackle board cabins have given place to
modern buildings well equipped. new life
has been put into communities that We're
declining, and there has been less dis
position of the young people 10 leave the
farm. With good schools, good roads,
telephones. teleIraphs, daily mails bring
ing the newspapers, magazines ami let
terS with the agricultural cIuts and the
automobile, the jewellers in the country
districts no longer suffer from the isola-
ton that was 50 trying TO women and
ambitious girls and boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Truck Farming for Juveniles.
The Chicago Record Herald.

Vacation schools have been greatly
praised for Their work of taking city chill
dren out into the fields and giving them q
taste of country life and an interest in
country matters. But in New York city
closer connection has been brought
about by the National highways Pro
tective Association. which has gone into
juvenile farming on n larg. scale on the
UPPER East Side. 1T has secured waste
land sufficient for five six hundred
small plats, has ieveied and fertiliZed 1t.
and has put its colony OF youthful truck
farmers at work. The plan amuses the
children, inStructs them, interests them
by making them the owners Of the crops
produced, and finally keeps them off the
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The London Crowd.

Ugly hints of possible disorder in Lon
don during the coronation have appeared
from time to time in the dispatches from
the British capital, but happily up to the
present nothing has occurred TO mar the
ceremony. save the falling of persistent
showers and the at times almost resist
less eagerness of the thronSs to obtain
places of vantage. There is good reason
for the London authorities always TO be
apprehensive of disorder whenever any
occasion arises to draw forth crowd.
London Is so vast in extent. with its more
than seven million people within mme-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Will Socialism Grow
ON the Council Bluffs Nonparci.

From the Council Bluffs NoDparcil.
Victor Berger. the first and SO far the
only socialist member OF Congress. made
his maiden speech this week. and an
nounced that he would support Canadian
reciprocity. not as a finality, but as a
step. incidentally, Berger made good
more numerous in future, and Ii would
not be surprising ii in the next decade
most OF the cities in the country will
have socialist representatives in Con-
gress In Germany the socialists are the
reiChstag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

diato range. that the assembling Of even
small percentage Of the population our
OF idle curiosity gives the police all that
IAN safely lie handled. In truth. London
: constantly on the verge OF possible
eruption from the lower parts OF that vast
aggregation Of humanity. steadily swell
ing with accretions from foreign lands.
accretons by no means desirable. but not
easily 10 he rejected. If the British cap
ital continues TO enjoy its present i'm
munitv from serious disorder during these
days of festivity and ceremony 1t will be
entitled to the warmest congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The Lighter Mood.

Just little loafng as we trudge the road
along.
Just moment here and there for smil-
ing and for song.
The mountain grave and splendid rears
its head into the blue,
But it gives kindly shelter to the bios
SONS and the dew.
The deepest sea makes playthings of the
waves that roll and break.
The storm cloud so majestic mas a rain
bow III its wake.
So, be you ne'er so wise and good and be
you neer so strong.
There's no disgrace in pausing for =
smile and for a song.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Laws Against Concealed Weapons
From the Chicago Record Herald


AS an attempt to stop the sale of re-
volvers and other deadly weapons that
may readily be concealed on the person
the New York law recently signed by
Gov. Dix is worthy Of study by law
makers and executive authorities. 1t for
bids the sale OF such weapons except
to persons having permits TO carry them
All dealers must keep a record showing
names, occupations and addresses of buy
ers OF the weapons. To carry or attemp,
to use dangerous weapon without per
NIT becomes felony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The Ready Romancer.

Clumsy of you to fall overheard
said the critical friend.
Il didn't fall overheard replied the
man who never confesses to a mistake.
THE biggest fish ! ever saw swan along
side and l couldn't resist the temptation
to dive for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Scientific Assistance.

you?'
Yes replied Farmer Corntossel.
He's maxim collection OF insects. OF
course. he don't catch as many he
could If he wouldn't stop to label en-,
but every little helps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Delay.

so YOU have a black eye again. said
the young mans father.
II have
Didn't ] tell you to count twenty be-
fore YOU utter an angry word"
That's what l was doing when he got
in the first blow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
A Question of Comfort.

a king who meath his weighty crown
LII stately ceremony sat
as heard to murmur with a frown,
I'D really much prefer hat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Some English lords resent the marriage
Of wealthy American girls into titled
families. So many Americans feel the
same way about the matter that there
should be no chance Of a quarrel on
this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Diaz says he will probably reside in
Spain, he speaks only Spanish. His
career Is reminder that a successful
political leader need not be an orator in
all languages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

II is believed that the popular idea of a
Fourth Of July celebration has become
sufficiently moderate TO enable members
OF fire departments to look forward to a
holiday instead of overwork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Notwithstanding some bitter complaints
as TO his treatment by the democratic
party. Mr.. Bryan mana ges to preserve a
considerable affection for il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Pennsylvania R 3 g.
SUMMER VACATIONS
fSunlnler!
~ aCatiOn time,

dldtIOll lllllt.
Have YOU fixed yours vet?
fThe PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Summer Excursion Book,
just issued. contains routes
and rates to about eight
hundred Of the leading re
sorts of America.
lit may be obtained of any
Ticket Agent of the Penn
sylvania Railroad for Ten
Cents. or will be mailed,
post paid. by Geo. w. BOYD,
General Passenger Agent,
Philadelphia. Pa, on receipt
OF twenty-five Cents.
'Summer excursion tickets,
with liberal return limits, bv
which YOU may make a trip
Of day, a week, a month
or sojourn for the whole
summer, are now on sale BY
Ticket Agents, who will
gladly assist YOU III selecting
YOUR route and resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Generous Nature.

which would you rather be- poet or
musician
"A poet. People aren't so liable to be
disturbed while you are practicing.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

MIR. j. Pierpont Morgan. being an or
ganizer, is naturally not inclined to dis
play much personal activity in ASSISTING
the trusts t. dissolve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

London tradeSmen trust that Americans
who fail to gain adnittance to occasions
Of social and official interest will at leas'
door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Now that Mr.. Tim Sullivan OF New
York has declared in favor OF suffrage
for women. the movement may regard
itself as formally recognized by practical
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Possibly the Congressional Record might
improve its circulation by arranging a
guessing contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

The aviation exhibition has tragic pos
siblities that would have contented even
the spectators at the old Roman slada-
torial games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

The man who takes his summer vaca-
ton next TO an electric fan never worries
about land breezes or mosquitoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

The idea In Mexico is that the way to
get government going properly is to
start with a series OF Investigations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Possibly Castro would rather be con-
sidered pirate than submit any longer
TO the monotony OF private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Not Spending It.

From the Port Huron Times
Hetty Green has received million
dollars for her Chicago real estate hold
ings. But brokers with steam yachts to
sell needn't cheer up on that account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

TIE nroverhial man who wouldn
harm Il fly is now regarded as indolcntlS
Indifferent TO the public welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Georgia Summer.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Maybe il you spent less time at the
thermometer and more at the desk
YOU wouldn't feel it so much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

n4I'y. sunday included. one month. co cents.
pHtIv. Sunday excepted. month. 4o cents.
Saturday star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
The E,cnsnS star Newspaper Company.

Ruef~es~ ofe" 18th st AMI Pennsylvania Avenue
80, York oGicc. Tribune Euiing.
rht~agr 0iuyes tirst National Bank Building.
European o:dye. Regent ST., London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

sfi'fnr rs ,Ir tyerrd - carriers within the city
o. - cents fer month. daily only - cents per
month Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders
NOV 10 srut hy mail telephone Main 2f4N
Collection is made by carrier az the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22

Entered as second class mail matter al tue post
once al Washington. u. c.