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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
ENLISTMENT AND RALLY
SERVICES ON MONDAY

At Furlow Lawn church Monday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock will be held a
Missionary Rally and Enlistment Ser
vice of the women and young ladies
of the church. The meeting will be
presided over by Mrs. E. L. Carswell,
president of the w. NJ. society. A num-
Der of other women will take part. The
mcsic will be in charge of Mrs. H. B.
Mashburn.
All the women and young women of
the church are urged to attend. An in
teresting program has been prepared
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

Misses Calhoun were hostesses to a
number of friends at an unusually
clever and interesting Halloween par
ty on last evening.
The guests were invited to come as
GHOSTS and ghostesses" and the white
clad figures were received in rooms
that sounded the Halloween note.
In the entrance hall two broomstick
witches welcomed the spooks. In the
reception rooms and living room
pumpkins grinned from every corner,
pack olanterns winked and black cats
arched their backs and spit at the
company. The proverbial apples were
tied to strings for the contest of bit
ing, while others bobbed in tubs or
water.
By the weird light of ickering can
die two pretty witches, Miss Pearl
Lott and Miss Kate Kirby, told for
tunes.
Others tried their fate with the
dozen candles, bowls of cream and
fortunes found in peanuts.
At the stroke of twelve all masks
were removed and delightful salad
course was served. Papier mache po-
tatoes and cucumbers filled with can
dies made attractive favors.
Those invited included Messrs. Lee
Allen Ed. Giddings, Buford Harvey
Thad Reese, Irving Giddings, Ben Wor-
thy. James Lott, Hal Hutchinson,
Watts Market, A. R. Royal, M. H.
Wheeler Cliff Wheatley, Merrill
Wheatley, Furlow Rodgers and Quimby
Melton; Misses Ellen Estes, Mitch
Payne, Anna Murray, Mary Hawkins,
Flora Denham, Kathleen Denham, Cor
della Gatewood, Caroline Worthy, Ma
RE Walker, Melba Clark, Annie Ivey,
Jimmie Jossey Maude Sherlock, Cath
crime Davenport, Emma Kate Andrews,
Pearl Lott, Jessica Physioc, Katherine
Kirby, Martha JONES, Sara Tower,
Carrie Belle Mathis, Mary Elba Doven-
port. Mamie Brown, Elizabeth Brown,
Louise Williford, Darien Pinkston an6
Josephine Bagley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
FASHION SAYS:

Immense collars of fur are used for
rich limousine wraps.
Drape de suede is one of the new
velvet surfaced materials.
Small toques of velvet and fur are
the mode of the moment.
A heart-shaped handbag for evening
is favored by debutantes.
Spanish back combs are made in
blond and amber shell.
Knitted silk buttons in the shape of
balls appear on tailored suits
Metal laces are used extensively for
bodices and sleeves.
Wings are very effectively arranged
on hats, both large and small.
The latest earrings extend up on the
ear instead of down on the lobe.
1t is possible to make fashionable
muff and choker from last years muff.
This year the ostrich feather holds
first place in millinery trimming.
Without exception, the skirts of
evening and street frocks are very
short.
There is no question about the
sleeveless evening frock being fash
ionable.
The vogue of black and white has
spread even to jewelry and hair orna-
ments.
Loose-ftt,ng waistcoats of velvet are
worn with many of the new jackets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
service.

service.
IT, reception was a success The
school viii be q success. The anIy
thing to be even remotely Iannented Ia
that the COLLINS. spooks and witches
were not scheduled to arrive via
Broom and BIackcat until twen1T-Tuxg
hours later. But who can tell burt
what they stole a march upon our lit
tie city and viewed the work and INN
of the earth-peOple even as did rnrE-,
tails themselves?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
MISS AGGIE BAGGETT
ENTERTAlNS

Miss Arrie Baggett entertained a
number of her friends at Halloween
party Friday evening. The Halloween
spirit was abroad in the air so the
guests came as ghosts and spooks.
Games were played and at late
hour refreshments we're served.
Those present were Misses Marian
Stalker. Eva owen, Nellie Weeks, Nina
Belle Cannon, Louise Edwards, Sara
Mathews, Bessie Cobb, Edith Cobb, Su-
sic Mae Law, Minna Wall, Jewel Comp
ton and Messrs. Eugene Hart, Lloyd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Last Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Murray celebrated their TWEEN
ty-third marriage anniversary, and in
honor of the occasion entertained a
half dozen friends at beautiful din
ner.
The decorations were unique. Nina
ture bales of cotton were at each COW
eer, to which the place cards containing
an appropriate quotation were ct
-tached. The centerpiece represented a
tiny cotton-loaded dray drawn by
mules and guided by the customary
niger" Cotton hollis and blooms
completed the table decorations.
At the table were Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Maynard
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mashburn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Carter, Miss Anna Murray,
Jane Murray, Edwin and Leroy MUIR
ray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eugene Hamil-
ton, of Americas, announce the en-
.gagement of their daughter, Ruth, to
Mr.. Paul Hill Sanford, of Macon, the
wedding to take place on the morning
of December End at the First Methodist
church, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
NOTES FROM THE
LADIES' AUXILIARY

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Methodist church will observe the
week of prayer beginning next Mon
day, November End, and continuing
through the 9Th.
Monday-Topic "Thy Kingdom
Come" Study: Latin-American
Fields.
Tuesday-Topic: pray ye the Lord
of the Harvest that He will send forth
laborers into the Harvest" Study: Our
Opportunity; Our Obligations at Rio de
Janerie, Brazil.
Wednesday-Topic: Our Work
ers." Study: Our Opportunity; Our
Obligations at Vashti, Thomasville.
Thursday-Topic: Thanksgiving
for Success" Study: The People of
the Orient.
F'riday-Topic: "The Church at
Home" Study: Work and Workers;
What Your Money Does.
The ladies of the city are cordially
invited to attend these special SER
vices of the Missionary society. The
special offering will be given to the
needs of the work.
The Methodist and Baptist churches
have amalgamated their Chinese work
in New York City. The adult work is
under the Baptist supervision, and
the children's work is under the care
of the Methodists. The cost of the
work is divided between the two de-
nominations.
A fourishing church is a spectacu-
lar investment; a man of God is an
inspiring dividend. 1t would take a
hundred years of missionary money to
equal some of these men.
City missionary work; rural evan
gelism. Drunkards have been redeem
ed and bling tigers closed by preach
ing the gospel and souls saved.
Our missionaries are poorly paid
people. The board has to cut down
even economical estimates made by
the presiding elders in order to reach
the many open doors. Our mission
aries have to furnish horses and bug
gies to work with. The salaries paid
are in some cases unequal to that of
unskilled negro labor. Every year the
church is Inundated in doing out the
money we give. Increase the amount,
that better work may be accomplish
ed by freeing our missionaries from
pauper conditions Do something
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
\ r = + + r + \ + \ y y y y y
= SALE OF 1000 DRESSES y
y MADE WITHIN An HOUR y

\ One thousand Americas women =
= this morning pledged feaIty to y
= cotton by purchasing 1000 calico y"
= dresses. The enterprising house r.
\ Of Churchwell's advertised in the "
\ Times~Recorder a safe or calico '"
= at most attractive prices The -
T. sale was TO start at. re O'Clock. y
\ and continue for one hour. Long -
= before 10 o'clock the store was y
= packed to capacity with w0eIla- y
y be purchasers of calico, fully v
= 800 women at one time E--;ng up r.
= the dry goods department Such y
\ was the demand for calico-tsp "
y yards only to customer-tnat it v
= was necessary to extend the cali y
= CO sale for one hour in order to v
\ serve those standing in line since y
y 9 o'clock. Such is the power or y
= advertising and - Churchwell.s y
y offerings.
\ y = = \ y 4 \ = \ = y n y y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mrs. Charles M. Council has gone to
Macon to be the guest of her parents,
Col. and Mrs. Edward ]. Willingham,
during the ten days of the State Fair
beginning Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

All the virtues of cod liver oil are to
be found in Penslar wine of cod-liver
oil. A nourishing, tissue-building med
icine that contains stimulating prop
critics. Howell's Pharmacy. advt-29-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
HOLLIsvEREEN ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Florence Davenport Hollis an
nounces the engagement of her daugh-
ter Lizbeth, to Mr.. Thomas Vereen, of
Moultrie, the wedding to take place on
the twenty-fifth of November.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Annie Collins, of Buena Vista,
and Miss Tillie Woolvin, of Abbeville,
were attractive guests of Americas
friends yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Emmie Collins returned this
morning to her home in Valdosta, after
a visit to friends here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mattresses made to order; old ones
renovated and returned same day.
Pope Furniture Co. Phone 100. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Irene Stoddard returned to Ma
con this morning after a visit to rela-
tives in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

You will save money by looking over
our boys clothing before you buy. w.
= Josey. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

H. E. Goddard came over this morn
ing from Cordele, spending the day in
Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Hall, George Mathews, Colemand Wall,
Pratt Stafford, Charlie Weeks, Carl
McAllister, Roy owen, Foy Owen and
Samson Compton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mrs. Herbert Sanford, Miss Bette
Fudge and Mr.. Robert Heath, of Lees
burg, were among the many visitors in
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
AND GO
tx9tS1pf notHh6nhhnI

A large assortment of new goods TO
the bride at $. A. Daniels. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

B. H. Chappell came this morning
from Columbus upon a bushes mis-
sion to Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Myrtis Strange, of Ellaville,
who has been spending the week at the
home of Mrs. 2. S. Childers, will re-
turn home tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Mary Eliza Sheppard, who is
an attractive student at Wesleyan Fee
male College, Macon, this session, will
return to Americas tonight, coming
down for stay Of three days at
her home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Capt. ] NJ. Bryant, of Andersonville,
was among the many visitors coming
to Americas this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

COUNTRY MEAL, Water ground
from Country Corn. SPARKS GRO
Gerry COMPANY. advt-5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Miss Linda Mathis has gone to Ar
cadia, Fla, where she will remain dur
ing the winter. Miss Mathis has re-
Gently been chosen as one of the teach
ers in the Arcadia city schools.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31
THOSE WHO COME
Amencus The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

Monogram Belts at Belrs, the Jew.
eler. advs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mrs. B. R. Ford and two children,
with her mother, Mrs. D. G. Stebbins,
left this afternoon for Augusta where
they will remain the guests of relatives
until the holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mrs. Winifred Widener will, on and
after Monday next, receive the ladies
of Americas and neighboring towns at
the "Widener Comfort Shop" over the
millinery emporium of Misses Hay &
Tillman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mr.. NJ. B. Johnson has come from
Atlanta upon a visit at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Johnson,
near the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

While still confined to her room by
illness, the condition of Mrs. C. Y.
Huntington continues to slowly i'm
prove, to the qualification of her
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Judge John A. Cobb, who is presi-
dent of the State Agricultural Society,
and one of the vice presidents of the
Georgia Fair association, will go to
Macon early next week to attend the
fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31


beginning Monday.
Miss Annie Collins, of Buena Vista,
and Miss Tillie Woolvin, of Abbeville,
were attractive guests of Americas
friends yesterday.
Mattresses made to order; old ones
renovated and returned same day
Pope Furniture Co. Phone 100. advt
Mrs. Herbert Sanford, Miss Bette
Fudge and Mr.. Robert Heath, of Lees
burg, were among the many visitors in
Americas yesterday.
While still confined to her room by
illness, the condition of Mrs. C. =.
Huntington continues to slowly i'm
prove, to the qualification of her
friends.
For your protection insure your Cot.
ton and Cotton Gins (0ld Style and
SYSTEM with ]. AL Davenport, Agt.
Phone &C. advt-15.tf
A. A. Carr and A. NJ. Benton were
two Tiftonians coming this morning to
Americas upon business.
Mrs. Otis Devaughn, of Richland,
was the guest of friends while shop
ping in the city yesterday.
Don't buy your boys clothing unit
you see our line. W. ]. Josey. advt
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Dupree, of Sum-
ter were visitors spending the after
noon yesterday in Americas.
Judge John A. Cobb, who is presi-
dent of the State Agricultural Society,
and one of the vice presidents of the
Georgia Fair association, will go to
Macon early next week to attend the
fair.
COUNTRY MEAL, Water ground
from Country Corn. SPARKS GRO
Gerry COMPANY. advt-5-tf
Miss Myrtis Strange, of Ellaville,
who has been spending the week at the
home of Mrs. 2. S. Childers, will re-
turn home tomorrow.
Mrs. B. R. Ford and two children,
with her mother, Mrs. D. G. Stebbins,
left this afternoon for Augusta, where
they will remain the guests of relatives
until the holidays.
Mrs. Winifred Widener will, on and
after Monday next, receive the ladies
of Americas and neighboring towns at
the "Widener Comfort Shop" over the
millinery emporium of Misses Hay &
Tillman.
Capt ] M. Bryant, of Andersonville, |
was among the many visitors coming |
to Americas this morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

For your protection insure your Cot.
ton and Cotton Gins (0ld Style and
SYSTEM with ]. A.r Davenport, Agt.
Phone &C. advt-J5.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Don't buy your boys clothing unit
you see our line. W. J. Josey. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

A. A. Carr and A. M. Benton were
two Tiftonians coming this morning to
Americas upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mrs. Otis Devaughn, of Richland,
was the guest of friends while shop
ping in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Dupree, of Sum-
ter, were visitors spending the after
noon yesterday in Americas.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-11-05
THE .JEFFERSONEAN

them, and they sold worthless paper on the
strength of their foresight
How did they know that CONGRESS- WOULD
not Iowa., a. = o---- ''~-A"
80 ~,,~4 Tie Tariff?
Gilbert Gary could tell you, but he might
not like to.
How did they know that they had nothing
to fear from either one of the great political
parties?
Gilbert could tell YOU
Gilbert is his Brothers keeper, and it is
tough on his brother
Ebert works his Brother night and day,
and the shift IS Is hours. This has been
proven under oath.
Gilbert works his Brother on Sunday, as
we'll as on Monday This has been proven
. under oath, and Gilbert will not deny it.
Ebert works his Brother so relLecIo tless7v
that the span of human life il the Steel Trust
mills mi is shorter than in any other industry.
:. lis has been proven, again and again, and
Gilbert will make no denial.
In all this broad land where so many law
made Wrongs infict crushing burdens upon
the unprivileged millions, there are no hell
holes any worse than these mills and mines
owned and operated by the Steel Trust and
Oll-Trust robbers.
But John d. Rockefeller and Ebert Gary
never miss a chance to moralize, sernonize
and gormandize.
Rockefeller instigates Ludlow massacre,
and gives out bounty for the Belgians
Gilbert Gary gobbles up the Tennessee Coal
Iron Company, in violation Of law, and
fires from jobs 100000 bread-winners in VIC
lation of humanity-and then talks on the
text of
II am may Brothers Keeper"
And, mind you, our Tariff laws were not
made for the benefit of Gilbert Gary.
Our Tariff was made for the benefit of the
100000 men whom he fired.
Not made for Capital, but for Labor, our
Tariff has, IN just that one instance, put
S200,00O,OOO Of dividends in pile Of waste
paper, and has put 100000 human beings
adrift for the Winter
If that instance is a fair sample Of how
the Tariff works (and it isl don't you wonder
that Labor and its professional, ell-paid
leaders never see it?
Are the laborers blind?
Are their leaders bribed?
Lest you forget, the text Of Elbert's SER
mon was
II am my Brothers keeper" y
Pray for the Brother. 4 t'"''
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-11-05
Does Anybody KNOW of This
Confederate Soldier?

THERE was private in the 41st Georgia
Regiment, named Kir1ham.
He distinguished himself by deed of great
daring and humanity at the Battle of Resaca
during Johnston's retreat before Sherman.
Can anyone tell me where he was from, and
what became of him?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-11-05
Are the GuanO Companies Act
ing WiSelv3
PAGE SEVEN


alton.
Consequently, I will not bore you with USE
less speech.
Let us touch the pocket-nerve, and address
a word to that
Gentlemen of the Fertilizer Trust, 5ou are
acting unWiSczy.
If you don't mind, you V III iniure the GOOSE
that lays the yellow eggs.
Everybody knows that there is an unlaw-
fQl EHerr1tlIizer Trust
Everybody knows that under the Sherman
law, the acid and the guano of the Trust
c0Uld be c0nfSc0ted Whcrerer f0'uad.
At least, [ suppose everybody knows it. for
that is the lar, and none of us can plead
ignorance.
Now. then, as the Fertilizer Trust lives in
glass house, Why should it throw stones?
Why did it Join in with the Pool-mallers
who want the farmers cotton for cents?
Everybody knows that we cannot settle ac-
counts at that price.
1t ecaS the c0stliest crop Of cotton e0er
mode.
Landlords won't get enough clear profit
this year to pay the preacher.
After we allow for losses on tenants who
can't pay their runs" and for the expense
of overseeship, and for the 'equalized" taxes
on the land, there isn't anything coming to us.
That's my case, at least, and I suppose my
case is not exceptional
When | was "a new beginner" at the law,
away back wonder in 1876 and UPWARDS, Z
used to represent The George Chemical
Works, of Augusta, which sold fertilizer all
over East Georgia. In every one of our
notes there was "Cotton- option clause,
which allowed the farmers to pay for their
guano IN cotton at Is cents pound, provided
they did so by October 18th.
That Cotton-option clause worked good re-
suits at both ends of the line.
1t stimulated the farmer to make early set
tlement and it gave the Company quick re-
turns.
Since the illegal Trust was formed. the fer
tilizer managers have altered their policy.
On the whole, they are less liberal than for
merly.
Why is this?
There is more guano sold than BEFORE and
the profit is greater.
The laws have been so manipulated that it
is almost impossible for the farmer to escape
payment of his note, even though the guano
Is worthless.
The inspection laws are mere farces. and
the Commissioner of Agriculture is usually
the bosom crony of the head lobbyist of the
Fertilizer Trust
So, the Trust has had easy money and
smooth sailing
Why should it now try to put the screws on
the farmer?
Why force his cotton out of his hands, at 6
cents?
Why starve the goose that lays golden
eggs?
You can't do thing to the farmer, unless
he gets scared.
You can't get judgments ON those notes
until next Fall
If you sue him now, you make him mad
If you anger all the farmers, maybe they
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-11-05
The Steel Trust breaches a Ser.
mon On BrOtherly Love.

making speech.
On his visit to Birmingham, Alabama, FL
bert was true to himself in every way, and he
made one Of the speeches which our daily pa
pers delight to report.
The text of Elbert's sermon, this time, was
Brotherly Love.
Said Gilbert, with widely benevolent
sweep of his right arm
II am nay Brothers 1eeper."
So he is and that accounts for the shack
ling condition of his brother.
Let t. see how it is with Ebert, and how it
is with that brother of his.
Just as he was leaving Pennsylvania, he
discharged 100000 men from the Pittsburgh
mills.
is moderate calculation to say that
three persons are dependent on each of these
discharged workers.
Therefore Gilbert Gary put 100000 human
beings out Of employment, at the edge of
Winter, IN a State where there are scarcely
any jobs for such men as he discharged save
those of the Steel Trust.
After having thrown these 100000 on
the charity of the world, for the whole
Winter, Gilbert Gary comes down to Birming
ham to eat a sumptuous banquet, in company
with other corporation magnates, and to edify
mankind with talk on,
II ano moy Brothers Keeper"
At the very time Gilbert was making that
hypocritical speech, the newspapers were re-
porting the fact that the Steel Trust had de-
clared another dividend on its Common Stock,
and that it had paid, in all, on said stock
$2OO,OOO,O 900!
What Is the Common Stock of the Steel
Trust?
1t Is printers ink and paper: NOTHING
ELSE.
So far as the Steel Trust is concerned, the
Common Stock does not represent single
dollar of investment, except what was paid
for the ink, the paper, and the engraving of
the script.
The various steel mills that were organized
into the unlawful Trust were paid for with
bonds.
Even in the bonds there was millions of
dollars of "water," for the amount issued was
far in excess of the amount paid for the vari-
GUS mills, ore-beds, &C.
But the Common Stock $5OOOO0,OOO, was
absolutely nothing but SO much ink and paper.
1t was unloaded on speculative, greedy,
gullible public It sold at first for about so
cents on the dollar.
Then, when the facts leaked out that the
bonds more than covered the total value of
all the property, the Common Stock dropped
to almost nothing.
When [ was in St. Louis in 1904, this Com
mon Stock could be bought for ten cents on
the dollar.
But the operation of our Tariff laws, shut
ting out foreign competition, and giving the
Steel Trust the monopoly of the home
market, added so enormously to the profits of
the Trust thai after paying the contract in
terest on the bonds and after paying the
huge salaries of such Samaritans as Corey,
Schwab, and Gary, there was surplus.
This surplus had to be paid on the Common
Stock and when the dividends began it's