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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
The Hundred Billion Different Rates.

In the November American Maya
zine Albert w. Atwood writes an in
teresting article about "The Express
bonanza" In which he shows the
clumsiness of the methods employed
by the express companies as compar-
ed with those in the postoffice depart
ment. Following is an extract show
ing the amazing complexity Of that
part of the business which has TO do
with rate making and rate guessing:
I'm the division of express rates
and tariffs OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission there are eight
shelves each about 12O feet in length,
or $50 feet of library shelving. In
Guiding place to place rates and the
combination of rates which shipments
from one company to another pro-
duce, there are no less than two hun
dred billion different rates, only one
of which Is the right one on any Civ
en- shipment. Compare this with the
postofiice system Of rates which re-
qrires less space than the palm of
your hand, or even with the schedule
of Parcels Post rates in Prussia which
requires but little more space.
II suppose no man living knows
how express rates were originally
made or could say definitely how they
are made now. is the hopeless state
ment Of Joseph Zimmerman, general
traffic manager Of the Adams Express
Company. But at another hearing an
old official testified that formerly the
method of making rates consisted
chiefly in sizing up the shipper. If a
man walked into an express office
with a package and looked as If he
would pay 81, such was the cnarye.
and IL he looked as IL he would not
pay 81. then 81 was the charge. OF
course that was long ago, but one Of
the chief reason why packages are
overcharged, double charged, missent
| and lost today is because the en-
|, pioyees In the rush of the moment
and never quite fully understanding
all the graduates Classes specials
and other intricacies Of the vast rate
structure, guess at the rate which
should be imposed and often at the
weight itself. To protect themselves
they of course almost always guess a
little over rather than little under
the exact amount"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
WASTING ROAD MONEY.
Mi'lions for Construction, but Little
For Maintenance.

OF the 2.25O.OOO miles OF road in
the United states. 80 per cent are un-
improved. bad at all times and often
impassable. on this great mileage
we are spending from all sources
about si5o,ooO. 600 year. which is
about what England spends To main
tain Its 10000 miles OF good roads.
writes Logan w. Page. in the Worlds
Work. But there the cost Of hauling
Is less than half what Il In here
and the cost of hauling is every bit
as important as freight rates.
More important than the actual cost
OF building roads Is a provision for
their continuous maintenance. In Eu-
rope road once built is kept In A
constant state OF perfection. In our
country. however. II Is rarely touched
after IL Is built. This neglect with us
Is not due to any lack OF knowledge
In our engineers. but to the ignorance
of the public. which prompts them TO
limit their appropriations to construc-
ton only. IL we would only adopt a
patrol system such as France has. by
which every five or six miles of road
is under the care OF one man, who Is
held responsible for its condition at
all times. probably not more than 20
per cent Of our roads would require
actual construction. We should,
therefore. begin our reform with
maintenance. and resort to construc-
tion only when investigation shows
that a harder surface Is necessary.
We can never hope to have all our
roads surfaced with hard materials:
such step would not only require
more money than We can afford to
spend. but would be unnecessary. For
about 20 per cent of the roads OF any
district carry about 90 per cent Of the
traffic. IL. then. we could construct
the 20 per cent OF important roads
as rapidly as funds would permit. and
maintain all roads by the patrol sys-
tenn. every requirement would be met.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
This Beats Cotton.

Mr.. +. S. b. Wertz, who lives a
snort distance below this city on the
old Charleston road, and who is one
or the best farmers in the county
raised 100 bushels Of sweet pot ltoes
on little over one-fourth of an
acre OF land. With such a yield as
this potatoes at SO cents a bushe]
would be more profitable crop than
cotton. - Orangeburg Times-Demo-
crat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
Fall EashlOns for Men

Vests will button up the front thi.
fall, says The Richmond Times Dis
patch.
According to advanced styles this
season. nearly all Of the real nift,
trousers Will have two legs The watch
pocket will be in front, and the chew
ing tobacco pocket behind.
The hats will be plain this year and
very few aigrettes or willow plumes
will be worn.
SILK hats will be worn by gentle
men who are trying to burst into So
clety also by corn doctors and under
takers.
Red flannel undershirts have gone
out OF style among the more particul-
ar dressers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
Country Syrup Scarce.

During the past year 1t was real
hard to get any country syrup. We
have heard several people complain
about not being able to get any.
syrup Is a fine article of food and gen.
orally finds ready market. We
hope plenty OF 4, will be made this
season. III those who have Il for sale
would let people know we feel sure
they could sell it.--orangeburg Times
Dornncrat
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
He Did Not.

young woman, according to a
Norfoik report. entered music
store and said to one Of the clerks:
Have you got a Heart That Beats
for Me?'"
NO, madam. not on seven dollars
a week" replied the clerk.=Ex.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23

years OF
ast prGoy tor the first SEABOARD visit
they p1dco Ill WHICH 10 40 their
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the
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

~ RESIDENT TAFT has adopted the plan of dividing up
his recommendations to Congress into separate annual
messages. That which he sent to Congress today is on
our foreign relations. AS the President truly says, the funda-
mental policies of the nation should be raised high above par
tisanship and be ASSOCIATED from differences as to domestic
policy. The nation should have a united front. Unfortunately,
party differences of opinion as to our foreign policies are bound
to occur. They appear in the policies of all nations, and espe-
cialy Great Britain. Mr.. Taft gratfyngly describes the great
Improvement made in "the official machinery of the state depart
ment and the diplomatic and consular service, and justifes the
commercial policy the department has pursued in the diplomatic
service" He urges the acquisition of goyernment-owned build
ings for our diplomatic officers abroad and recites the work Of
our diplomacy in making and completing treaties and in assisting
better government in the LatinAmerican States. He urges the
adoption of the plan of agricultural credits and shows that 1--WE
are not breeding in proportionate numbers a race of independent
landowners" which is "a mainstay in time of crisis" The
increase in our foreign trade makes the highest record, the total
exports exceeding those of 1911 by $200,000,O00, of which in
crease $~114O00,000 was manufactures. Under the maximum
and minimum clause of the tariff we have obtained for the first
time substantial most-favored nation treatment from all the
countries of the world, but the President suggests amendment
of the law to enable the executive to act in other cases of dis
elimination. Mr.. Taft shows that as a result of our new treaty
with Japan our exports to that country increased in two years
from 2 1,959,310 to 53,479,046, or nearly $50 per cent. We are
happily not even remotely involved in the troubles in Southeast
enormous increase in the Importance and activities of our foreign
relations and the necessity for hearty cooperation of the legisla-
tive and executive branches in such matters. We need a mer.
chant marine adequate for our needs, we need American banks
in other countries as we'll as American newspapers there, and
well trained agents. Says the President: "The successful con-
duct of our foreign relations demands a broad and a modern
view. We cannot meet new questions nor build for the future
if we con6ne ourselves to outworn dogmas of the past.
We must not wait for events to take us unawares"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
RAILROAD CONTROL OF TRANSPORTATION

w TITH all the States of New England up in arms against
VV the New York. New Haven and Hartford MONOPOLY
and Congress threatening an Investigation, the power
full combination that has controlled transportation and politics
in New England is up against a new experience undreamed of
before by its managers. But is the case of New England ex-
ceptional? Has there not been the same reaching out by rail
road interests in other sections for control Of water fronts and
troleys, as well as of parallel competing roads? Have they not
secured control of canals to kill competition? The New Jersey
Central once competed with the Reading in coal carrying. and
row the Reading controls the Central and each road, together
with the Lehigh Valley, controls and strangles a coalcarrying
canal. The Pennsylvania railroad controls the electric rapid
transit line between Newark and Manhattan. What trolley
properties it has control of is not known. 1t controls the water
front at Camden and largely at Jersey City. 1t is well to look
around and see to what extent railroad enterprise has invaded
other fields of transportation in our own State.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
Salon Draws
Music Lovers
Despite Rain
Rudolph CAM, Pianist. and
Beatrice Bowman oloratura
Soprano, of Montreal Opera
House, Please Audience.

1t was unfortunate that the IN
pleasant weather yesterday after
noon prevented a larger audience
from appearing at the ballroom of the
Washington for the Monday salon"
given under the management of Mrs.
Robert s. Graham and Mrs. Robert
Wallace Elliott.
Rudolph GAM, the Swiss pianist,
and Nine. Beatrice Bowman, colora-
tura soprano of the Montreal Opera
Company, were the soIoists, and they
rendered a simple out immensely en-
joyable program. AS 1t was, the ball
room was comfortably filed, with
only a gap of a few vacant chairs
here and there, and a large part of
the boxes was occupied.
Neither Mr.. CAM nor Nine. Bow
man offered anything very remark
able. This does not mean that they
We're in any way deficient, but they
refrained from making any effort II
foist very pretentious numbers on
their hearers, contenting themselves
with showing their artistry In the
intelligence and feeling they used in
rendering numbers of more or less
simplicity and resisting the tempta-
ton to demonstrate their ability tc
perform technical aerobatics.
Mr.. Ganz's part of the program was
most gratifying. He is modest and
free from ~affectation, but a thorough
musician. He opened with two
Brahms numbers. an intermezzo
(Opus lis, No. 81 and a capriccio
Opus rs, No. q. The third part of
the first number was a rhapsody in
C major by Dohananyi. Mr.. CAMS
rendering of these was we'll nigh
faultless, and the lack of effort with
which he played the more difficult
passages made his performances all
the more remarkable.
Then Nine. Bowman sang two very
well-known operate numbers. "Caro
Nomi,' from Verdi's "Rigoletto," and
the waltz song from Gounod's Romeo
and ~Juliette." The singer did not
make the impression she later did in
the first of these. but retrieved her.
self in her second selection, and
thenceforth pleased her audience
greatly. Nine. Bowman was accom-
panied by Arthur Rosenstein.
The second number of Mr.. CAM
was perhaps better received than any
of his other offerings, mostly, per-
haps, because it contained two Chopin
pieces with which everyone is
familiar. He opened with a serenade
by Blanchet, a pretty little thing, and
then played Chopin's Berceuse and
waltz in A fiat.
49, Toarr,,,aa than ca nr thu nnln-
naise from "Mignon,' by Thomas,
md Mr.. CAM brought the recital to
close with two of his own COM
positions, "Serenade" and Peasants
Oance,'' and two List compositions,
Love Dream and "Rakoczy March"
The next salon will take place on
January 6, when Jaroslav Kocian. the
Bohemian violinist, will be the soloist
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
MICHIGAN WOMEN MUST TRY AGAIN.

RI now appears that only three Solicitations, Kansas and
Oregon-were added at the recent election to the six in
which women already had the complete voting franchise
BY the narrow margin of about 600, according to the full re-
turns, Michigan has rejected the equal suffrage amendment
While disappointed, the women of Michigan have no reason to
be discouraged by this result. The attempt will certainly be re-
newed at the first opportunity, and, as the cause of equal suf
frage is steadily advancing everywhere, Michigan is reasonably
sure sooner or later to figure in the electoral college. At.
their next elections North Dakota, Montana, Nevada and Texas
viii vote upon the question, and the proposition of submitting
Il suffrage amendment will come before the legislatures of sew
eral States this winter, including New Jersey, New York, Penn
sylvania, Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Mime
sofa. Under the initiative and referendum it can be brought up
two years hence in Ohio. From present indications, at least a
half dozen States by 1916 will have been added to the nine in
which women now enjoy equal rights at the ballot-box with
men.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03

of Women's Clubs. 1t was also
voted to indorse the movement of the
concerted woman suffrage societies
of the State to have the question
of equal suffrage referred to the
voters of the State. The president,
Mrs. Florence V. Frapwell, was in
the chair. During the social hour
which followed, a miscellaneous
shower was rendered Miss Louise
K. Hardy, who is to be married this
month. Two new members We're
welcomed, Mrs. G.. Upton Hallett, of
East Orange, and Mrs. Lewis P.
Shannon, of Arlington. The next
meeting will be held Monday after
noon, January 6. at the home of the
Misses Titus.
In addition to the slate, as prepared
by the nominating committee of the
State Federation of Women's Clubs,
of which Mrs. Frank S. Hampton is
chairman. several names have been
received. making the list to include
two candidates for nearly every office.
Mrs. George B. P%hilhower, of the
Woman's Club Of Nutley, is named to
run for the Office of recording secre-
tary, together with Mrs. c. w. Spen-
Ger. Of the Present Day Club of
Princeton. Because of the candidacy
of the latter, Mrs. Howard Crosby
Warren. of the same club, and presi-
dent of the State federation, cannot
be named for that office, according
to the constitution. Mrs. Frederick
Greene. of Upper Montclair, has been
named to run for the vic~e-presidency
of the Eighth district, with Mrs. John
Randolph. of Orange, and Mrs. Stella
Bidd;son. of Ridgefield Park, will run
for the vice-presidency in the Sixth
district. Two new names have been
added to the list of nominations for
dictatorship, Mrs. Levi B. Farnham.
of Camden, and Mrs. Charles Brock,
of Boonton.
The committee will hold a meeting
next Monday, when the complete
ticket will be made up. The election
of officers will take place at the meet
ing in the spring.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
WORTHY OF A LIFE SENTENCE.

TS HE long sentence imposed on Chandler, the negro burglar,
in the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday, was logical and
4 necessary. Chandler is an irreclaimabIe criminal. He had
served sentences amounting to nine years in different prisons
before he began a series of burglaries in East Orange, in which
he broke into nine houses. Imprisonment as a punishmentrhad
no deterrent effect upon this criminal, and it was only a ques-
ton of time and opportunity for him to add murder to robbery.
Al creature of this character should be immured for life.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
Dinner Stories

4 Yearly twelve years the house
NJ had been to let. and the house
agent was in despair. 1t was
the old, old tale of its being haunted,
and tenants simply wouldn't look al
it.
At last the agent hit upon a bril-
liant idea. He equipped every room
with elaborate gas fittings, not only
to make them look smart, but to
brighten away the ghosts.
A week elapsed, and a rumor
reached him that someone had been
after the Louise. He hurried off to
the housekeeper of the mansion.
This is splendid!" he gasped
breathlessly to the latter. IT hear
that someone has taken the house.
Is that SOP
Pm sure I don't know, sir, re-
piled the housekeeper. Someone's
taken the gas fittings, and perhaps
he'll come back for the house
The Disraelis were visiting Strath-
feldsaye in the time of the old Duke
of Wellington. Going up to the bed
room, Disraeli found his wife and
her maid moving the bed from one
side of the room to the other. When
he inquired the reason, his wife
said, well. my dear, the duke sleeps
on the other side of the wall, and ii
I lie against it l can boast that
have slept between the two greatest
men in England"
A wise cavalry officer Peeps a sharp
eye upon the horses Of his command,
as the success OF the next engage
ment may depend gpon their good
condition. A sergeant was out OF
patience with an awkward recruit.
"Never approach the horses from
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
WOMEN IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS.

~ NE result of the equal suffrage movement all over the
country has been TO stimulate immensely the interest of
~ women in the franchise where they possess it to a limited
txtent. In Massachusetts women have the ballot for school
board candidates, and the city elections in that State this month
will show an Unprecedented female vote. In Fall River, for
INSTANCE, more than 5000 women have registered, which is three
times hs many as ever have voted there.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
NEWARK OWES MUCH TO HIM

And it is due principally to the great ardor with which he fought the
fights for his ideas that the citizens of Newark have won these improve
ments
Monsgnor Doane "a the forerunner of the City plan Commission of
TO-DAY. Dumb animals We're great favorites with the monsignor No whip
ever touched the glossy back If his favorte horse When his dog Rex
missed his master one morning he could not be consoed, and wen long
after Monsgnor Doane had been buried the deg did not regain his old
HHveiness
The monument was erected January 3 1905 by the citizens Of Newark.
It WAS almost exactly three years ron the date of his death. This is the
Ipronptest tribute ever paid one Of her citizens by the great city Of Newark.
The sculptor a william Clark Noble
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
STATUE IS EIGHT FEET HIGH

The statue is more than eight feet in height and shows Monsignor
Doane i'll his clerical robes about 10 speak to his congregation The statue
shows a pose and power belonging to a nature. whose chief attributes are
simplicity, strength and kindness
To Monsgnor Doane, probably mor than any other man, belongs the
credit for the establishing If an art museum and the arouang of interest
in art in all its forms in students of art in this city Cleaner Streets
better pavements. good sewerage, substantial and beautiful public build
ngs. shade trees, parks, Fairgrounds and band concerts were all advocated
by the reYered cleric.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Phelps
announced the engagement of their
cousin, Miss Laura NJ. Phelps. of
1887 Camden street, to Henry 7.
Busch at a small gathering of
friends and relatives on Thanksgiv-
ing eve.
Members of the Shadow Club will
hold a regular meeting next Monday
night at the home of Miss Ruth
Forbes, Parker street, when it is
expected definite plans will be made
for a sale to be held at the home of
one of the members some time be-
fore the holidays. the object being to
raise funds for charity work.
Mrs. Frederick McPeek, of North
Sixth street. will entertain the mem
bers of the Poinsettia Coterie at her
home next Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. A. C. Navatier, of South Elev-
enth street, and the Misses Marie
ouSNn anu LillidI olyutT. u llliS
city. will sail on the Mohawk, of the
Clyde line Saturday, December 10, for
Jacksonville. Fla. Mrs. Navatier will
enjoy a six weeks southern tour. Miss
Busch and Miss Snyder will reside
permanently in the South.
Mrs. w. Beaver. of Borough Park,
Brooklyn, will entertain at luncheon
tomorrow. Her guests will include
the members of the Minerva Club,
who were entertained last week by
Mrs. Navatier, of this city, at the
Waldorf-Astoria. The members are
Mrs. George Lommel, of East Or
ange; Mrs. Alvin N. Taylor. of Or
ange; Mrs. James Petit, of Brook
Ign; Miss II. NJ. Marsh, of Bellerose,
L. l.; Mrs. 1. F. Van Loon. OF Great
Neck, and Mrs. A. c. Navatier, of
this city.
The members of the New Jersey
Woman's Press Club were en-
terta!ned at the home of Mrs. RAY
mond D. Carter, 1853 Broad street,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Marie
Pontin. of the members, was the
speaker of the day and talked of
christmas in the Stars" Mrs. Pom
tin has been editing a book on Com
embodied many of the conclusions
reached through her research work, in
religion and astrology. She strongly
denounced the fake astrologers who
make a living from the eredulity of
people and who know not even the
first principles of mathematics, which
are necessary for any intelligent COM
prehension Of the subject, and de-
clared that a large number of great
men are keen students of astrology
and will not even admit it. "I know
one literary critic" she said, "a man
whom / consider one of the bright.
est men of his time, who is an au-
thority, and yet who will not acknowl-
edge that he is identified with it. He
declares that it would not be good
business"
Mrs. Pontin spoke of r~eincarnation
and said that the theory was held to
be an i%ndisputed fact until late in the
fourth century when it was stricken
from documents, and the belief weak
ened by church authorities. The
speaker gave, not a superficial view
of religion and %astrology. but a learn
ed treatise that showed how deeply
she has delved into history and
science. On December % she will
speak in Brooklyn, treating religion
from q scientific point of view.
During the business session 1t was
voted to indorse Mrs. Harry Camp
ton, president of the Civic Club,
for the Craftsmanship of the civic
! department of the State Federation
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
Monsignor Doane

n H0NSIGNOR GEORGE HOBART DoANE was born in Boston in 1880
MI and died in Newark in February, 1906. The handsome bronze statue
erected by the citizens of Newark in his memory stands facing south
in the little triangular plot at the end of Military Park Thousands pass
by the monument to the beloved clergyman every day. Not only a great
priest but a patriotic citizen Monsignor Doane a a leading figure in
Newark life during the half century he was connected with the cathedral
Monstgnor Doane was a convert to the Catholic faith from the Epis-
copal the faith of his father and brothers. One of the venerable clergy
mans brothers is the wel-known Bishop Doane Of the Episcopal diocese
of Albany. Monsignor Doane was pastor Of St Paticks Church, the
Cathedral IF the Newark Diocese He also served as chaplain 10 the New
ark regiment in the Cin War