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Clemency is not only the privilege
the honor, and the, duty Of a prince
but 1t is also his security, and better
than all his garrison ., forts, and
guards, to preserve h. nself and his
dominions in safety. II Is the bright
est jewel in the monarc as crown.
AS meekness moderates anger, so
clemency moderates punishment.
That prince is truly royal who mas
ters himself; looks upon all injuries
as below him; and governs by equity
and reason, not by passion.
Clemency Is profltabla; for all; does
we'll in private persons, but Is much
more beneficial in princes.
Mischiefs contemned lose their force,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-18
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-18
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The Washington times., 1913-12-20
A ASECRET AGREEMENT?

There is insistent report that the British govern
nent proposed to the German government that they
cnter secret agreement not to recognize the San
Francisco-Panama exposition; that Germany &C
cepted and that this explains their persistence in re-
fusa to give governmental countenance to the big
fair. .s.'E'g- " z''7'
Their reason, it is explained, was pique against
he United States for adopting policy of canal tolls
discrimination. =, ..-... ..- .-r
Ii is unpleasant to believe that two great govern
ments would enter an agreement of the kind; that
they would give reason for their action, while in
fact they actuated by another. Yet it is pos
Sble, and decidedly plausible. 60 "
Europe draws many, many millions annually
from American travellers that it seems Incompetent
sble that governments on that side should be willing
10 risk offending the owners of the welllined pockets
that are poured out SO generously American boycott
of European resorts railroads, expositions and the
ike would bring ruin to vast classes and real financial
roubes to great communities. There is going to be
such boycott but it would seem that realization of
me onesidedness of ffie present exchange of
esies and coin between the peoples opposite sides
of the Atlantic would have dictated more considerate
attitude toward the San Francisco fair
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THE NEW CRISIS IN CHINA.

Yuan Shh-kai president of China has decreed
the ,permanent dissolution Of the parliament and SUBJ
stituted the rule of an administrative council
pIetey dominated by himself. He is become, finally
and definitely, the head of China. The plaB of which
he has long been suspected to make himself the first
of a new dynasty of rulers, is shaping well toward
execution.
Yuan, despite that he rs able to claim the support
of the provincial governors and military leaders, in
fact has very little support and confidence among
the people of China. The intelligent elements fear
and hate him. The men of the south, where the
wealth and the larger part of the population real
lied that fearful and perhaps fatal mistake had
been made in the very beginnings of the constitutional
regime in permitting Yuan to be made President.
But Yuan had certain standing and repute with the
powers Sun Vat Sen vastly abler man, sincere,
earnest scholarly truly patriotic, had made the revo
luton possible, But he believed honestly that Yuan
hold on the confidence of the outside world made it
necessary to give Yuan the presidency. Sun the
welnigh unanimous choice for the permanent as
well as the provisional headship of the government;
vet he himself labored with the assembly and con-
vinced it that Yuan ought to be chosen.
Now Sun has been driven from the country, a
price is on his head Yuan has abolished the parlia-
ment the constitution is forgotten the country is in
the hands of foreign money loaners-of whom, we
NAV be thankful the United States is not one-bank-
ruptcy is at hand, and the millions of people are
seething with determination, at any sacrifice, to dis
place the tyrant who has wrecked their hopes.
There has never been a more menacng situation
since the modernization of the country began. The
west understands little of Oriental psychology that
it is impossible to conjecture the future. The thing
that Occidentals would expect commonly doesn't hap
pen in China.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20

ALL is the thing in witch the people are concerned.
To get the best service at the lowest possible rates
lis the requirement exacted from every public utility,
ard it is not of mich moment to the public whether
that is attained by competitive monopoistc meth
odS The business of wire communication lends it.
self inevitably to certain purposes of large economy
that are best attained through the highest consoda-
ton and coordination. There has been for long
time common control and very effective cooper
Grafton between the Western Union and the Bell tele
phone interests On the other hand there has been
sharp and vigorous competition between this COM
bination side and the Postal and Independent
telephone interests The developments Of the future
will have much to do with shaping public sentiment
as TO the comparative benefits of the two plans
There is intimstion that the campaign for Gov
ernment ownership of the telephone service may now
be dropped Il would not be pleasant to believe that
the>G Government had started such movement mere
y for the purpose of blung the wire interests into
such settlement as has been made. 1t is possible
that the new conditions will decrease the interest in
such move; it is also possible that it will have the
directly opposite effect. At any rate it is more salts
factory to believe that the Administration hon
est in its proclamatons in behalf of public ownership
and that it was not resortng to pettiness and nsn-
cerity in order to gain point -.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THE CURRENCY LEGISLATION.

The currency legislation passed the Senate, not BY
party vote, but with all the Democrats and six Re.
pubicans supporting it. This makes it very much
less party measure than was the tariff BILL and sug
sests, at least that there very general desire
that some measure of currency relief be granted
The Republican support will serve in no small de-
gree TO reassure the country about the character OF
the bill, and to strengthen the hope that it may prove
as beneficial as its advocates anticipate. In matters
thus virtually affecting the prosperity of the country
there can hardly be partisan differences
The Senates consideration of the bill has, un.
doubtedly improved it as compared to the form in
which it left the House. The President and his i'm.
mediate advisers have maintained their contention
for essentials, and have yielded at points where by
o doing they could better the measure and placate
opposition. The fact that the bill will in all prob
ability be passed upon in conference, and signed
and put into the statute books in time to be the Ad.
minstrations Christmas present to the country. will
invest it with sentiment which will have some
weight in directing the friendly sentiments of the
community in favor of it, A few weeks ago it seemed
utterly impossible that the measure should become
aw at so early adate; tlatit has done so is another
proof of the powerful leadership exercised by the
President -.s-r ,.s-
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THE EXCESSES OF ZEAL.

The very excesses indulged by the enemies of
the District in their efforts to tear down the entire
system of government and fiscal organization here,
are likely to inure at length to the advantage of
Washington in its fight for fair treatment Congress
as whole is not easily swept off its feet The kind
OF bold bald and unsupported denuncation that has
been aimed against the people of Washington and
the institutions of the District government, does not
gain confidence or strength in the minds of un-
prejudced people. There has been displayed so much
evidence of sweeping purpose to punish Washington,
without regard to reason deserts, that it is now
become very clear that there is less danger to- the
Capitals interests than might have been caused by
more moderate policy of attack.
The Senate, Judging by expressions that have
come from that quarter will be very insisent on de-
tailed understanding of whatever measures it ap-
proves looking to changes in conditions here. That
is about all Washington need ask Thorough under
standing and full consideration by men capable OF
unbiased attention and action will insure against the
imposition of policy Of wreck and ruination.
Such incidents as the thoughtless adoption of a
proviso as explained in The Times yesterday that
would put an end to athletics in the city high schools,
show how dangerous is -unconsidered action. That
proyiso was we'll enough intended. 1t was aimed to
prohibit taking of collections in schools for buying
testimonials presents and the like. But there was
no particular need for it. suggestion had been made
that private subscription be undertaken, to make up
the salary difference necessary to keep Supernten-
dent Davidson here. DR.. Davidson himself had
promptly made it clear that he could under no Cir
cumstances consent to such thing. The legislative
proviso was introduced, with thought of preventing
anything of the sort in future. But as it passed, it
would have had a vastly different result, and would
have done very real and extensive injury to the
schools, -
The presumption that whole community is CON-
posed of grafters and that if must be punished as a
whole without consideration of the facts involved,
and with better evidence than preposte-ous asser
tion does not strengthen the case of Washngton's s
enemies. No municipal government has yet been de-
certainly none in America-that even approx
mates to perfection. Washngtons system is not per-
fect but to admit that need not imply at all that the
people Of Washington are depraved. They didn't
even make the system under which they governed
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THE WIRE SYSTEM DISSOLVED.

1t IS altogether a commendable proceeding that
has taken place between the Government and the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company, by
which that corporation removes the, ground for COM
paint against it under the antitrust law The COM
pany several years into domination of the
Western Union telegraph system, and this common
-ontrol of systems which regarded as essentially
competitors, moved the Government to institute a
St to dissolve the control Negotiations were insti.
uted between the Department of Justice and the
fberay DISPOSED officials ofZthe American COMPANY
Nth the result that that corporation now undertakes
ompIetely to divest itself of its control Of the West
,rn Union, and thus do away with the causes of com.
7laint under the Sherman act
Whether the nofporatiou had chance to win its
ase in the courts pr whether il had no chance at all
has adopted the broad minded and common senss
oiicy. The Administration likewise deserves com.
endaton for its very evident purpose to avoid liti
ATOMS and reach adjustments: in such matters with
cut going to the and disturbing conditions of
business and confidence. President Wilson's letter
the settlement sets forth the Administrators att
iude of mind very clearly:
NV Dear Mr.. Attorney General: Thank you for let
ing tie letter from the American Telephone and
Telegraph Conany.. II is gratifying that the com
should thuvounteer to adjust its business to the
conditions of comnefton. .
sd'h ue hppiessioh n"re anu ihcTeIroln week to
eek that the brsiess of the country are sincerely
assirHs OF conforming with the Law, and it, is very
gratifying indeed to have occasion in this instance
deal with them in complete frankness and be able
D show tfem bat all that desire is opportunity
' cooperate with them. So long dealt with
IN this srt We help to build up the business of
the country upon sound and permanent lines. 49,. g..
The public will be very sure to appreciate the
spirit displayed by both sides in this case and will
hope that the same disposition may be shown by
the parties TO other possible cases of like Character
ttlements reached in this frank and open fashion
are likely to command larger confidence in their
entire sincerity and substantial compliance with the
real purposes of the law than those which represent
tn last refinement of legal process and procedure.
We shall now have the Western Union divorced
from the telephon- interest, and the public will be
given opportunity to judge whether restoration OF
competition in fact improves service. That, after
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THREE
Breadwinner iii.

father of this family a hard working
and took good of his family. wife and
four small children. until became i'll tubercn
losis He gratefully accepted hospital treatment
ing, 81 won't be passing my trouble on to others
If to the hospital and my family could then have
the money that 1t now takes to feed me- also might
get well there His wife is not strong but Is always
brave, cheerful, and thrifty She is able to
little at ironing and mending but cannot do much on
account of the excellent she is giving her chill
dren She says: Until my trouble came did not
know that there were good, kind people In
the world. bless them all" The children show the
result of her fine motherly Church friends
helping to Keep the family together but do all
that is neeessary Other friends have already cor
tributed 500, that only 81 per week. $104 per
year is needed TO keep these children with their
mother, What better Christmas present could they
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
TWO
A Model Housekeeper.

Blind father and four motherless girls (colored).
Last it said of the oldest girl then eghteen
years that she as fast becoming under the wise OIL
AS model kousekeeper this year she has arrived;
also she has to 1t that her sisters are
growing to be pure useful women They attend school
breadwinners Uuder the old from hand Ito mouth
struggle for existence, the whole family becom-
ing beggars All the girls living happy.
useful lives The blind father is happy, too in the
knowledge that his mothcrless girls safe In
another yeaH they will be able to entirely for
themselves and for the helpless father AS relative
the rent and the girls have become such efficient
managers. only S104 is needed to keep this home to-
gether fer another $1OB
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
FOUR
Handicap.

Both father and mother of these six lovely
entirely normal little children handicapped by
blindness The is blind in and the woman
totally blind as the result OF accident Because
of his handicap the Is only able earn 800
per week, and the SO cents per week, trans
iating books, English into sign the blind
father and mother have proved they
ones to bring up their own children in their own
wholesome. fine spirited home. The children attend
church and school regularly. They unusuaiiy
bright and helpful, and being trained be eyes
for both parents that eventually the family will
be self-supporting through the children IL helped
IS per week, $3.50 per year. needed. $3.50
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
TWELVE
White Plague.

Is q family stricken with tuberculosis The father
is i'll that the ply sicians he only live
few weeks He has been hard-workng and
always took coed Of his family. There are five
children only two of whom old enough work
Friends and relatives rallied the sick man.
and they getting all right until the eighteen
ar-old girl had to stop worN, having symptoms of
her ia Tiers disease The doctors say with rest and
proper she She get the rest and
but her mind only be free from anxiety IL
she feels sure her family will suffer Four dollars
Of saving the young girl and helping tho family s7Os
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Here's a Book

~ ark Tidd,'' by Clarence B. kelIand.
recently published by Harper 4 Broth
ers. New York and London, is a story
Of the doings of four live country boys.
led by courageous and resourceful fat
boy, and abounds with hurnor and ad-
venture throughout. The volume is at
tractively illustrated, and the boy who
is fond of reading will be well pleased
il it is included among his Christmas
books.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
Capital Citizens.
Plan to Educate.
Whole of Nation
On City's Needs
By GEORGE II. GALL.

whole people intend that IT shall be.
IL Is also shown that this report.
manv Of the recommendations Of
which have already been carried into
effect was the immediate result Of
the centennial celebration 'ot the
foundation of Washington as the
permanent seat of Government o.
the United States, q celebration held
in 800 In which the Senate and
House Of Representatives, governors
Of nearly all the States and the for.
eiRn Diplo.natic Corps in Washington
participated.
Dissemination Of information ocn-
tained In q recent publication OF the
Chamber Of Commerce and the
Southern Commercial Congress, "Tho
New Warrington" is also rapidly
being made and II ID reported at the
offices Of. the chamber that q num-
Der Of members Of Congress have
sent for copies.
The book contains a brief sketch of
the history Of the city. and shows
how slow was its progress during
the long period prior to the time
when Congress agreed to spend as
much as the people Of Washington
IN the upkeep and advancement of
"The brief outline Of vasbinrtou.s
history already drawn viii give a
basis for clearer understanding
OF the relation between the people
OF the United States and the people
OF the District of Columbia In Capt.
tai building and its attendant expen-
ses.' begins a section upon the ques-
: tion Of District taxation
MADE LITTLE PROGRESS
UNDER ABANDONED PLAN.
Three facts stand out In striking
fashion," 1t continues, first that al
though heavily burdened with ex-
pense. the people Of the Federal
City IN the first three-quarters Of a
slight headway In carrying out the
plans of the founders for a great
National Capital; second, that when
they made extraordinary efforts.
under the territorial form Of gov
ernment. to build the city az they
realized 1t should be built. they be-
s came . 50 heavily involved IN debt
people Of the District Of Coiumbfa
alone were poweriess to make the
Capital City what IL was planned to
be. and. third, that since ISIS, when
the Government Of the United States
assumed the obligations incurred for
the improvement Of the city and
agreed to share thereafter equally IN
ftal entered upon a period Of de-
velopment never before Witnessed
Figures are also given. 70 denioh-i
strate that washington people pay
an average rate OF taxation as COM
pared with citizens Of other cities
Meantime. in the united efforts to
overcome the attack upon the Dis
trict, the directors Of the three civic
and trade organizations. the Cham
ber of Commerce, Board Of Trade,
and Retail Merchants Association,
are standing behind their joint com
mittee to the limit. Citizens asso--.
citation meeting, mass meetings and
all forms Of propaganda are to be
used ~, =
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
ONE
First Real Home,

Mother and four children. This mother says 'ths
is the first real hcme Z have ever had Yet she Is
born homemade The father homebreaker
Evil habits finally broke his health. He has an In
durable and is being cared for from his
family The mothers heart almost broken at the
thought of parting with her children Then came the
opportunity to help, which seized. A weekly
pension of SIS throughout last kept this mother
radiantly happy. working for her four little ones in a
home of their own. This home has become neigh
borhood center of good cheer The mother Is I; a
$3.50 year, is needed to continue this good be
ginning in home making SEQ
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
ROY, PAGE DOC. WILEY!

Dear Editor Was eating around at
the POISONED Napkin" yesterday. and
overheard some tourist ask for an EGG
omelette.
Sec if any of your bright contribu-
tors can figure this out. 1 hope that /
have not started new food feud-
]. w. B.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THIRTEEN
Fulfilled.

Opportunity No Is, a deserted wife with
children support proved anything but unlucky
Three hundred and sixty five dollars raised to
the children for under IN
care home Less than 500 was used for this
purpose. Why? Because in March the man started in
support his family, being backed the. Dis
trict supreme Court, his employer his church. and
the Associated Charities His employer has recently
raised his wages for Increased efficiency His wife
says: Isn't IT strange and lovely the things have
changed for us all this year? We make our own
Christmas, and IL will be the Did this
mission of all the contributors to this Opportunity
the remainder Of the fund used for other Oppor-
tunfties. One Of these =
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
FIVE
Breadwinner Insane.

A thrifty, dean, capable colored woman who has
left practically widow by her husband becom.
ing violently and incurably insane There are six
children, the oldest sixteen of Of whom
are wage -earners. These boys good positions
and IL family be tided this critical
period. it is believed that they will soon be in
position entirely for themselves In addition
to what the boys ard their mother and. what
their relatives and church give $50 month s240
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
ELEVEN
A Widow.

a widow with four small children, the oldest
checked little girl Of ten youngest
fne healthy baby boy. This is splendid mother,
devoted to her children to whom she mas given
cellent care, The mother is not able to earn much
toward the support of the children, they all
young apd Iced her constant Three brothers,
who are all hard-working with large families,
are taking from their measer incomes to pay rent
and buy fuel for their needy sister. To keep this
ditioEs S. week. $3.50 year. NECESSARY. $3.50
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
FOURTEEN OPPORTUNITIES

Here YOUR Santa Claus and bring happiness the
The Times and the Associated Charities
help penny contribution will directly
which Times will act the
Christmas Editor The Times Office building
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
SIX
Breadwinner Disabled.

young woman of refinement and education,
who has recently undergone 4 serious operation
superinduced overwork. She therefore, is able
0 do her full quota of work The husband, who is
cripple, and will never be able to do anything more
his family, Is being cared for by relative. The
three children. the eldest thirteen. bright and
attractive, showing the unmistakable marks good
training. If S3 week. s15G year, can
be raised this mother who has struggled against such
odds her children will be able keep them $3.50
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
LETTER TO ASK
ESPECIAL ATTENTION.

This document, accompanied b. a
letter requesting that especial atten-
tion be given to 1t at this time,
shows the plans Of the whole nation
for the development Of q National
Capital In keeping with the dignity
and wealth Of the American people.
without convincing a. reader that
the people Of Washington alone are
helpless to make the city what the
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
SAML ONLY SEEMS TO BE,
HOWEVER.

Master Sam1 Welsh, who crushed two
of his fingers some weeks since, has
again had the misfortune to break his
He SEEMS to be the victim of ac-
cidents. Lincoln Locals.)
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
SOME CONSOLATION.

In spite Of the high price of coal, eggs
and other household commodities it is
some salve to the struggling proletariat
10. know that the price of tennis balls is
going to take a big drop after the first
of the year.
The Washington times., 1913-12-20
THIRTEEN
Extended.

Another deserted wife with four little children to
support; another deserting to bring Justice
reformation. This young strong and able.
bodied. and capable of earning 81 day He has
chSonc oeserter because he likes whisky and
his jovial friends more than Re Totes his
dren The women is giving her fun cooperation in
having the traced. At first the wife thought sha
would have give away her little children because
splendid mother. and knows how to make real home
excellent home training. Several people have wanted
I" adopt the children; they altogether beauti
full The Associated Charities wants TO save them
for the mothers care in her own home until the
turn and refo, nation Of the deserting denpuent
father 1t will take 81 week. $3s5 per year to
Keep this famiiy S365