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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

kct. has only one tenth of the oxpor,
tide. Both England and GERMANY
surpass America as an exporting roun.
| try.
( MIR. Good finds that this situation
mas been caused by the higher cost OF
manufacture In America, which. in
turn. depends upon the general adj
vance in cost due to over-capituliZn-
nol, cStraragant prices paid for prop
critics and the high tarin. These facts
point to several very interesting con
ciusiohs. For instance, we are told
that great corporations arc essential
to national prosperity. But are they?
Has the steel corporation added to
the sum total of wealth or prosperity
of this country? 1t has not oven held
It's own in the foreign deld and IT
would not have held its own In the
home field but for the tarim. The sim
pie truth seems to be that it costs
moro to manage n trust Of huge pro-
portions than more reasonably sized
business. and all waste inally comes
back to the consumer. on whose
finally laid.
The indianapolis News, a sound.
Democratic paper, says:
"All this makes us realize how
short mems memories are how false
is their reading of recent history. Peo-
pie forget how prosperous we were be-
fore single trust was born. Indeed,
trusts We're the outgrowth of prosperity
tin sc u
what great profits there were in the
steel business. for instance, and they
set about TO get control of the steel
industry--not to make it profitable
but TO get the profits that were al
ready being earned. The people of this
country are not dependent on the
MorSans and the RockcfelIcrs for
business prosperity, but rather on
their own capital and energy, and the
marvellous resources of the nation. OF
course. We shall always have big cor
poratons and great aggregations of
capital. but these, to be helpful. ought
to grow naturally out OF developing
business rather than out of the mono
polistic activities of so-called kings
of finance. The assumption that COM
petition is doomed is as baseless as
is the theory that trusts are essential
to prosperity. If Mr.. Good is right the
steel trust has hindered rather than
helped the development of the steel
industry. Freedom and competition
are among the most beneficial factors
in the industrial life of a people. Com
petition Is a better regulator than arc
Mr.. Gary's Circles of friendly inter-
course" and much safer and more
etticiert one than { government Off
GER"
The Presidents message makes the
Sherman law and trusts a dominant
issue before this Congress, and they
VIII doubtless continue dominant
issue before the people for many years.
but the idea that only big organiza-
lions can produce goods chcapIy and
efficiently is fallacy that Mr.. Goods
article successfully explodes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

might have added that railroad gross
earnings arc tho highest in the his
tory OF this country; that railroad net
I earnings are only u little below those
OF 1910; that the value OF new sccu-
rites issued. with the sole exception
OF the record for 1909. is the high water
mark; that bank clcarings for the
country at large have Increased over
last year, and that imports and eX-
ports of merchandise have both in
creased Surely these facts arc enough
TO Justify Mr.. ,andcrlips conclusion
! tiat nothing serious Is the matter
with business.
ma yet Mr. Nandcriip goes on IN
almost the next breath to declare that
the disturbed state OF mind now uni
Nersal among business men anG cGpi-
'allsts IS due to the chaotic situation
business 10 a law inc voice Is the
voice oil NahacfiiP' put the mana is the
nam" OF ROOSEVELT ~ was the coll
hip"''h:' editor WI" hrst called husi-
NESS vohui'iohS eiaouc. 'ha' term Is
Sots re ''cu' IL iha| not DC Hsed by
mere 'h'erN'eWers' b"t is business
''"o'''' H'c "o' Tue minus OIL DIE
BUSINESS men ch"o'ie
w N"'i'eriP recognizes 'ha' we
''e no" !" 'r"hs'''oh stage "here
'"e e'''Sc'ehee ana 'he ihteiisehce OF
me Arhericah p"oilc are demanding Il
"'s''io"'i'' oi ''e Proits' ana
'"'' use VI '"c power 'hal 'io"S from
."e ''e''''h o' o's business UNITS
"'S 'e'''"hu 400 not speil cofhhun-
ism OF aharehE' no ha'ioh mas ever
Su'e'e" III '''''eriii prosperity pE
"''e ''ot"i p'ih''P'cS' nc oh''ca
WI io' p'o>e u" eN'eP''oi''
'''iv' ''' Is "'ohE VIC" nc con
"'''oi''' ii'otaii'S WIN BUSINESS
- W ''o'' INC "neF'''dh law as
i"i' mas said' ooeS not pen
"''N' ''e'e e'ea'ness IL rays no en-
:" OH economies III production OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

The I,Otundn Library at the University.
Here they rest! where brooding spirits
hover
Over the Llbyan palm trees haunted
circle;
Those speaking volumes tell what Tim,
hath done,
And Greek and chaldee 1.-Two for us
again.
Here rest the royal ones. who cannot
Whose souls are dulcet sounding Idiom !.
Their living books are shining monm,
ments,
Their bodies sleep among the elements.
But still their spirits shine on all the
Earth.
What magic hath the flowing ink!
Is gathered in the pages of a book
a harvest from the Indus and the Nile
What secret hath the, Poet in his sing
ing,
To pack completeness in a measured
foot
TO sum perfection in polished
phrase.
And thrill the Soul as 'twere string
ea harp?
Under the dome OF this new Pantheon
Oasis of the mind where Knowledge
We pray for. wisdom, and to know the
Truth,
Else shall we sink to deaths oblivion.
EDMOND F0NTAIND.
iGhaIlatteaXtlle,, IGoIamher.. la11.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09
Wa. the Gospel Preached to neaule,

To the Editor OF The Times-D Dispatch:
Slr.--Eor the sake of the living. let
us consider this question In the fear
of God. May He guide and bless US.
what is the gospel as shown By the
Sins The gospel of Christ is
the power OF God unto salvation to
every one that believeth." "Sirs, what
must / DO to be saved? Believe
on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou
shalt be saved"
Therc is not space to quote. but in
all ] saw in the papers showing the
TelSious atmosphere surrounding tho
doomed man, there IS not single
reference to Christ. who says most
emphatiealiy. II am the way .; no
man cometh unto the Father but by
Me-" None other name .. whereby
we must be saved"
The sweeping declaration of Holy
Writ is, Without shedding Of blood is
no remission" but. thank God, the
same authority also says. The blood
Of Jesus Christ 49, cleanseth us from
all SIM"
talk In the papers about this case had
not word as to the only thing that
VIII take away SIN
We are speaking merely OF what ap-
ever efforts may have been made to
reach the dear soul not referred TO In
the papers.
1 have no wish to be unkfnd or
fear, of God. to whom. ere long, we
shall all have TO account. Believing
there is life In n look at the Crucifled
One, and in no other way. I would fain
shout to all, Behold tho Lamb OF
Before God we are all sinners and
have to be saved the same way.
There is no difference. for all nave
sinned." we are all as an uncican
thing, and all our rishteousn esacs''
(the best things about us) "are as
filthy rags" All need to Judge our.
selves in the searchlisht OF His pres
S beSSld W ovii, is & purer eyes than to
Forever be His name adored that
God SO loved the world. that He gave
Ills only begotten Son. that whatsoever
helieveth In Him should not perish but
have everlasting life"
What n gloriously simple but sum-
cfent creed was that Of Jack the
Huckster. who used to say:
Il am a poor sinner and nothing MT
all,
But Jesus Christ Is my all in
all!"
Salem. I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09
DEMAND ron FREE sucAn

II will be recalled that some time
ago tho wholesale Grocers of the coun-
try drew up an address. in which they
demanded at least reduction on the
tariff on sugar, while advocating Its
total abolition. Another open letter to
Congress and the people has lately
been sent out by them. In which they
call attention to the fact that sugar is
a great staple necessary, and make
this comparison of the taxation on this
necessary with that on luxuries:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

James Berry. for many years tho
official hangman of Great Britain, saws
that the American fashion Of electro
cutting criminals Is horrible He has
method of hanging men which he
invented, and which was so quick I'm
its execution that his subjects were
always found afterwards to have no
facial contortion, but with their fca-
lures wrapped in smile"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

The Senate has ordered $4,000 copies
or Senator Lodges address this
year before the North Carolina His
torical Society printed as a public
document for general distribution.
This was done at the request of sena
10Y overman. Of North Carolina. but
he forgot to claim In his speech tina t
Senator Lodge was born in North
Carolina
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

The candy kids" will be glad to
know that the census of the confec-
ticnery industry shows that the value
OF candy products was s134,79s,o 900 I'm
1909 and 1s7.oS7.ooo in 1904. an in
crease of s47.7os. 900. or SIS por cent.
Most of this was bought by s5-a.wcck
lads for their 'cuties."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Did anybody see Champ Clark blush
the other dag when the doorkceper OF
the House, bringing in the Presidents
message, addressed the Speaker as
mir. President?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Kansas farmer has rugged I'D a
horseless carriage by attaching a big
sail to his buggy, and hopes to do
MS Christmas shopping in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09
THE MILLS PROPOSAL.

Mr. MISS proposal to secure a spe-
cial act of the Legislature in order 10
submit to the people Of Richmond the
question OF changing the form of the
city government is more specious than
specific, Doubtless Mr. Mills feels Or
would say that as representative of
the people of Richmond he is willing
10 trust the people to Pass on the
questions that concern the public wei
ihre So far, 50 good. Nobody cues
lions nor doubts that the people have
right to decide. within the rules laid
down by law, all things concerning the
public welfare. But in Virginia the
people have chosen TO decide these
questions by representative govern
ncnt The only possible excuse for the
referendum is that the representatives
in Council, or Legislature, or Congress
have shown themselves unable, unit or
unwilling TO carry out the popular will.
in which of these catcsorics does Mr..
Mills place the Common Council?
The Timcs-Dispatch has no doubt
that the people OF Richmond, after
hearing full! arguments and taking full
counsel with trained and competent
constitutional lawyers and business
mon. could frame fully as good draft
Of the proposed amendment OF the city
chnrter rs that prepared by the special
committee of the Council Of the city
of Richmond
We very sravely doubt il the citizens
OF Richmond, under the present con-
sttutional inhibition and restraints,
could DO any better.
If Mr.. Mills desires TO sec Richmond
relieved Of the burden of ward politics
and inefficient committee government,
why does he not lend the weight of
MS influence 10 put through the pres
Ont measure before the Board of Alder
men? - =.
MI Mills is justly regarded as one
OF the cleverest men in the Council,
but We cannot think that It will re-
iicct much credit on Mr. Mills's pol.t-
zeal sasacty to drag go obvious and
50 taitered red herring as his last
proposal offers across the trail on
which the whole city is now heading
N''s' 20 FiHip!liltu government.
What the people OF Richmond now
want is TO go as far as they can under
the Constitution of Virginia, and then
TO amend the Constitution Ii f. ru-
tile aud foolish 10 delay action along
line which the Council has over
whelminsly Endorsed, on the ground
That the people of Richmond wan, ia
take away from the Council The cuac;
ment Of its ordinances. The people of
Richmond desire no such burden laid
upon them. There is no need 10 embar-
rass or incumbcr the voters OF THIS civ
with the work which they have spcciG.
cally Entrusted to their CounoiIincn ana
Aldermen.
II the Mills proposal IS really intend
co to further good government, it is :,
nth wheel; If it is not so intended
that Is another matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

1t is about time for Mr.. Taft TO be
casting about for job as contribut-
ing editor. lie will need II before long
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Don't forget to ask your Aldermen
to vote for the new plan for better
form of city government Just as IL
comes up from the Common Council
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

To-day is the last day for paying
your poll tax.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

DO your shopping now is very.
excellent motto. but one better still is.
Let your wife do your shopping now"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Only thirteen moro shopping DAYS
before Xmas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09
Per Cent.
hd Nalorcrr

That statistical statement, taken by
itself demonstrates clearly the absurd.
ly high duty on sugar-an eXaction
that amounts to highway robbery.
Tho Hardwick committee. In It's IN
vestieations last summer. obtained
from Claus a. Sprcckels, then prosi
dent of the Indcpendtnt Federal Re
inning Company. the statement that the
sugar tariff increases the cost of re-
lined sugar about cents pound 10
the consumer. This on tho normal
consumption Of the United States.
amounts to sl5O.ooo.o 900 year while
the national revenue derived from the
duty on sugar is. only $4,000. 900, II
rs plain. then, thai for every dollar
that the sugar tariff yields tho gov
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Young man. go to the City Hall to-
day and pay your poll tax
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09

Down In Lincoln county. where they
this Shady Bend party since 1t began
TO be considered. they are getting tired
OF It.. Particularly are those who par
ticipated IN that impromptu function
que to smell hell for several years 10
como. which is the way of the world.
whether 1t is n good way or not: II
It's coming to man he is apt to get It.
Yes. they are tired of tar down there,
and 1t has cast blot on the com
inunity which may reduce the price OF
real estate, and cause u number OF
citizens TO go elsewhere and try to
forget It, although they can't.
They are tired of tar down there.
but II has made n mark on that rural
community which will show until its
Oldest inhabitant begins to tell what
hard winter we had in 1911, Theirs
Is an unusual offensc; unusual To an
extent that no law can be found to ut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-09
DICE Of the People


To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
., str1The Enclosed clipping. taken
rom inc Wichita Eagle. OF Wichita,
wounds have received from Northern
critics In regard TO Southern lynch
inGs. Whenever a State takes the nat
.SrlhS JUNCTION TO its soul that il is
the model of perfection, then. iust "a q
sure as fate, it's pride is inviting a
TALL.
l am native OF old Fauquier coun :
~. Va. ] was with Mosby In the six
Ties. B. l.. FLETCHER.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21

In the Hipsdsle Sanitorium, Chicago
yesterday afternoon DR.. D. X. Pearson,
white-haired and, bent with 81 years,
stood surrounded by a few intimate
friends, and with the exception of a
small amount, gave to charity to mis-
sionary endeavor and to the cause Of
education the last $780, of his for
tune of more than s6,00O,C0
And as he stripped himself almost
bare Of this worlds goods, and did it
joyfully, declaring it the supreme
pleasure OF the eventide of his life, he
told the story Of his successful career,
and 10 voice choked with emotion and
with eyes filed with tears gave all the
credit to his wife, who died four years
ago She laid the foundation of their
fortune with her inheritance, he said,
and had ever been the cause of his
ambition and success.
The more ! gave the more | pros
pered, 2 said Dir. Tearsons. THAT is
j great secret. The more you give the
more comes back to you'i
DR.. Pearson prides himsel that all
his money was wisely given. Two
score OF educational institutions, chief
ly in the west, were the principal recl-
penis.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21
Something Of The Nea e Family.

The Frederick Examiner in giving
some accounts of celebrated ring as
soeiates the same with the Neale family
of this County who may like to know
something of the ancient history Of hence
we publish the account;
In the account Of the memorial ring
which Queen Henrietta Maria gave to
Captain James Neale, it should have
been stated that Captain Neale was an
ancestor of the late DR.. Francis Fenwick
Smith, whose great father, Leonard
Smith, married Elizabeth, daughter of
DR.. Charles Neale, of Charles County,
later of Frederick County, who was a
grandson, of Capt. James Neale.
Another Fredericktonian descended
from Capt. James Neale is Mrs. Henry
Williams whose maiden name was Hem
rietta Maria Stokes. She is decended
from the oldest daughter of Capt
Neale, whose name was directly of de-
rived from that Of the Queen of Eng
land, wife of the unfortunate Charles / .
The name Heneritta Maria has been
transmitted for the last two hundred
and fifty years from generation to
generation of the Neale family and de-
scendants.
Inside Of the memorial ring, opposite
the miniature of Charles is the date of
his execution. January 30, 164s, told
stylel, skull and bones, and the letter G..
R. (Carlous x).-Frt derrick Examiner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21

The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with a full bench present. The follow
ing business was transacted
1t was ordered by the Court that the
Register of Wills approve the bond in
the matter Of the estate Of Florence NJ.
Higdon, and issue letters testamentary
IA said estate.
Final guardian account in the matter
of John +. Owen, ct al flied and an
proved, and bond given by Mary o.
owen as guardian for Philip r. Owen
in the sum Of $l,Jo0. Letters ordered
to be issued.
Adjourned to meet in regular ses-
sion May ,, 1911.
The above are the minutes Of the work
the Orphans Court called in extra
session on Tuesday to perform. Two
small matters and neither we urgent
or important. In Prince Georges
county and many other large Counties
of the State the Orphans Court only
meets sem-monthly and snch is what
the law intends should be done in this
County and we do not understand why
the intention Of the law is not recog-
nized.
1t cost the taxpayers fifteen dollars
to grant letters on the estate of Mrs.
F. NJ Higdon who never left one cent
Of perishable property and to pass a
guardian account which could have
been passed at any regular meeting as
we'll. If men of high standing in the
County are not in sympathy with the
spirit of low taxes they cannot be kept
down.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21
To The Public.


Having decided to have an exhibit of
the goods in our line on TUESDAY,, NAV
2nd, we have concluded to make the
day as attractive and interesting as
possible to all who may attend, and
therefore we will offer free, three prizes,
namely: One Two-Horse Cultivator,
one Fifty Tooth Peg Harraw, and one
Single Harness, all valuable and service
able articles upon the following CON
ditions: all parties must secure tickets
by application to us, either In person or
by mail, and return them to us properly
filled out, anytime before the Exhibit
Day, and these tickets will entitle each
person participating to free chance in
the above named articles.
Special pains will be taken to make
this one of the biggest displays in this
line every shown in Southern Maryland,
and we are especially anxious that the
public generally may attend.
Tickets will only be issuad to buyers
aud users Of goods in our line.
Respectfully,
Matthews-Howard Implement 20.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21

The Charles County, Teachers AS
ISOLATION, met at McDonough, Institute.
La Plata, Md, Thursday April 18TH.
1911.
The Association was called to
order by President, w. B. Billingsley.
After the roll was called, to which
number OF teachers responded. Miss
Annie Turner, favored the Association
with music, which was much enjoned
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were then read, and approved.
A short recess was given in order
that the Program Committee might
arrange the program for our next
Association.
Miss May Padgett leader Of the Round
Table, was excused from this duty,
owing to her recent Illness aud Miss
verlinda Maddox was appointed leader
The subject for discussion was stThs
part the teacher and the pupil play il
the recitation
Some valuable information was gained
by the exchange of ideas on this subject
! The association then adjourned t,
meet again May Goth 1911
NJ. HELEN HUNT.
MARY A. PADGETT.
HATTIE S. WADE.
! Reporters.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21
MANY COINS TO CIRCUS.

win be well represented In washing
ton, D. c., on Monday. and Tuesday.
May and ?, when Ringing Brntl ers
Circus pitches its twelve acres If tents
there for the day. Two exhibitions and
brand new pa q will be presented.
Indications poiat to banner circus
day and ths Railroads are preparing to
carry thousands Of people e. "Ringling-
ville''. nee It's brilliant opening in
the Chicago Coliseum, April /. this
circus has been tutnii 4 tlrorgs away in
every town visited. lts usual attractive
ness is tie reason. 1t has a company Of
400 Of the greatest performers ever
assembled and tia acts they are present.
ing are 81 The most sensational kind
The mensgerins contains over 1000
strange geological specimens. There
are CRATES, camels, gnus, yaks, nylgha-
us, ibexes, rhiLoceri, WAX yaarks. ia pris
hippopotami, sacred cattle, zebus, water
books, porcupines, all varities Of the deer
bear. cat and monkey tribes and the
smallest elephant ever placed on erhibi.
tion. There are f'fiy elephants
Among these are twelve babies hich
are wonderful performers. They walk
on rolling globes, stand on their heads,
play tenpins, spike tie roIes. and play
on musical instruments.
There are no less than twelve thrillers
In fact the show is long succ ssion Of
thrills. And there is more comedy in
the show than the average man encouu-
ters in a lifetime. Forty clowns, g-lht r
ed from twelve countries, furnish tile
laughter and they are suFe.tire come
dians.
One big act among the riders is the
Corker family of English Gypsies.
Their act is different from the equestri-
an speeialties with which Americans
are familiar. Nothing like il has ever
been seen before in this country. There
are also some wonderful acrnbsts,
equilibrists, jugglers, aeriaIists and
gymnasts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-04-21
vestry Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Parishion-
ers Of the Episcopal Church Of Port
Tobacco Parish was held in the Church
in this town on Monday last and the
old Y. stry reelected. The ytstry is
composed Of General L. Allison Wilmer
and Messrs. John Matthews, W. B. S.
Chapman. W. R. Clark, j. H. Bean, P.
L. Gates Judge Edward r Berry and
Judge Josiah Hawkins.
General L. Allison Wilmer and Judge
Josiah Hawkins, were elected delegates
to the Archdeaconry me- ting held in
Marlboro on Wednesday and General L.
Allison Wilmer vas elected delegate to
the Diocesan Convention which meets
in Assertion Church Washington, D. G.
on the third day of May next.