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The advocate., 1897-09-08

sion for months without doing any busl-
ness but to pass tariff bill.
Charles A. Sherllne, a prominent labor
leader Of Ohio, who was one Of the lead
ing campaigners for Mckinley last year,
has been arrested under a charge of EN-
bezling $40O from a building and loan
association. He has spent most of his
time, all of his own money and a good
deal,Of other peoples money while stay,
ing around Washington trying to get
a Job. He doubtless earned q good posi-
tion, but Hanna is a politician who cares
little, after election, about what becomes
Of the fellows who do the work.
The wealthy women Of New York who
spend much Of their time in Europe
complain that the new tariff bill allow
ance of $100 for wearing apparel Is too
small. They object to having to pay n
duty on dresses and that sort Of thing in
excess OF that amount. One woman
complains that that would not even let
her gloves in free. This low limit is
said to have been fixed at the request Of
a wealthy retail merchant who hoped to
increase his business by preventing the
profitable importation Of womens wear
ing apparel.
Senator Mason Rep), of Illinois, an
nOunces in an article on postal savings
banks in the September New Time that
it ishisintention Ito OlaborfOr a lawwhlch
will place the United States in this re-
spect side by side with the other en-
lightened nations of the earth" The
greater portion of his argument is in
line with the Populist idea Of govern
ment savings banks but the following
from his article may give some idea as
to why Republicans now favor this gov
ernment reform: 'It must also be re-
membered that every depositOr in a pos
tai savings bank will have an interest
in the country and hence this will be a
factor in the discouragement of disorder
or any revolution that would disturb the
safety of their savings. Self-interest
will be an aid to loyalty. Where the
treasure is there will the heart be also"
1t is we'll that Republicans are begin
ming to learn that the common people
have regard for the welfare Of such gov
ernments as are conducted in their in
terest.
The advocate., 1897-09-08
Another Injunction Asked Against MoNall

Another Injunction Asked Against MoNall'
Harrison ClarksOn, Of Topeka, has for
years been handling what is known as
"Clarkson's Bureau Of Advisory Rates
for fire insurance business. He makes
map of every town in the State, fixes a
rate on every building and sells these
maps to insurance companies. They are
not compelled to accept and use these
rates. but they do it, just the same
Things went along in a profitable sort
of way until webb McNall became Su
perintendent OF Insurance. He thought
that the interests of property-holders
would be better subserved by competi-
tion in rates, and accordingly gave the
companies their choice Of abandoning
Mr. Clarkson's rates or having their
authority to do business revoked. Most
of the companies abandoned Mr.. Clark
sons scheme. Now Clarkson asks Judge
Hazen, of the Shawnee County District
court, to enioin McNall from shutting
out any company using his rates and for
an order declaring his business to be
legal. The case has not yet been passed
on by the court.
The advocate., 1897-09-08
Common Ordinary Stealing.

The Republican party certainly sue
ceeded in landing in the offices two years
ago very enterprising set of thieves.
The stealing seems to have been limited
only by the amount of money available.
The Governor first started 1t by paying
his private clerks out Of State money
for services performed prior to his in
auguration. This was followed by large
and small stealings all along the line.
The payment of over $1,7OO to the menl-
bers of the State Board of Charities for
time for which no legitimate payment
could be made was one Of the last
steals,The contingent funds IN nearly
The advocate., 1897-09-08
Investigation Of Taxing Methods.


The Wyandotte tax lodging affair was
shown up in these columns some weeks
ago. The State Board Of Equalization
was at first disposed to make a very
great increase in the valuations, but 1t
was made to appear to the board that the
big institutions of that county were as
sessed at very low figures while the
smaller properties, residences of work,
men and citizens, were assessed at their
full value. An increase would add to the
enormous burdens Of the OvertaXed
property owners and w0uld.be cOmpara-
lively light on those who are lodging,
80 a comparatively small increase was
made.
Labor Commissioner Johnson has for
some time been investigating taxing
methods with q view to gathering infor-
nation relative to abuses in our present
system, which will result in their correc'
tion by the Legislature. This work is
being conducted on lines laid down by
the National Association OF Labor Com
missioners, and is not Of partisan ma
ture, as Labor Commissioners Of all par
ties in the various States are conducting
similar Investigations.
Referring to the WyandOtte situation,
Mr.. johnson says: 81 know there Is not
a corporation in Wyandotte county
which is paying even small fraction OF
the tax it should pay. On the other
hand, I can point out scores OF cases
where men Of moderate means pay taxes
on an assessed value which Is much
greater than the actual value of their
property. OF course, have no power to
remedy these evils, but have authority
under the law to compel these various
CORPORATIONS and individuals as well to
make sworn statements TO me OF the
value Of their property This Will do,
and the result Of my labor will be re-
ported to Governor Leedy. 1t will then
rest with him to make such recOmmen-
dations to the State Board Of Equaliza-
ton and to the Legislature as he may
see fit. o.
"The people may be sure Of one thing,
continued Mr. Johnson, "and that Is that
Governor Leedy is heartily in sympathy
with any movement which will serve to
enualize the burdens OF taxation and
make these greedy corporations pay
their lust share. Governor Leedy is
well informed on the situation in Wyan-
dotte county, and, to put. 1t mildly, ne
thinks that there is something very rot
ten in the tax assessments OF that
county"
Commissioner Johnson is also prepar-
ing to make rigid examination and
comparison of the assessed valuation OF
real estate in Wyandotte county, and
here. too. he expects to make some
startling exposures. He can quote cases
now where modest little homes, on small
lots are assessed at more than they
would bring If sold at the highest mar
ket prices. And he knows OF real estate
owned by big corporations which mas
appeared on the assessors books year
after year at the same value, while now
it is worth ten, twenty and even thirty
times it's assessed value.
The advocate., 1897-09-08
Increase in School Money.

The interest on the State school fund
is distributed semi-annually to the
schools of the State in proportion to the
population Of a school age. The distri-
button now being made amounts to AZ
cents for each pupil and the last one was
81 cents. This is due to the efforts of
the present State administration to col
lect delinquent interest on school lands
and on lands owned by the school fund.
The amount now on hand Is $212,342,
The advocate., 1897-09-08
In the Lead.

If you are going to Kansas City, Chi
cago. st. Louis or other eastern cities,
the Union Pacific offers the best servics
and the fastest time. Don't purchase
your tickets until you have consulted
our time card or made inquiry regarding
rates and through car service. F. A.
Lewis, City Ticket Agent. ]. G, Fulton,
Depot Agent, Topeka, Kas,
The advocate., 1897-09-08
Notes and Comment.

estate in Scotland
The Colorado potato crop is larger
this year than usual.
The volume of grain reaching Chicago
August 2S and 20 amounted to 5,065 cars.
Croker is likely to be the Democratic
candidate for Mayor of Greater New
York.
Mobile, Ala, has just voted four to one
for city ownership of WaterwOrks and
sewers.
The Massachusetts Benefit Life Asso-
citation, of Boston, is in the hands OF
receivers.
The opposition of the National Bank
ers' Association to the postal savings
bank was to be expected.
Owing to the rise of the price of wheat,
New York bakers have reduced the
weight Of lOayes Of bread.
Five hundred vest-makers and 1000
Cloak-makers in New York are out on
a strike for living wages.
Switzerland will buy the railroads Of
that country. 1t will pay $3O,0O0,0O less
than they are capitalized for
The new alliance between France and
Russia is not only for diplomatic pur-
poses, but for commercial gain as well.
In the Democratic primaries in South
Carolina Senator McLaurin has received
very large majority of the votes for re-
election.
Indiana authorities are vigorously en-
forcing the new law which prohibits the
employment of children in factories Of
any sort.
There are now $1,000 fourth-class post,
offices, but Assistant Postmaster General
BristOw says this number will be in
creased to 10000 in the next three years.
In North Carolina a telegraph rate of
Is cents for kilograms to any distance
within the State has been made. Tele-
phone rates have been fixed at $18 per
year.
The First National bank, of Greens
burg, Ind. capitalized at 100000, has
failed. AS an indication Of Indiana pros
perlty this is very much Of disappOint,
ment.
Governor O'Ferrall (Dem.) Of Virginia,
refuses to support the Democratic ticket
recently nominated in that State because
the convention indorsed Bryan and the
Chicago platform.
The value of real estate owned by the
city of New York in 1862 was $15000,000
now it is supposed to be about $3.50, ,000,-
900. The greater portion of it's real
estate is given up for park purposes.
. The United States Commissioner at
Dyea claims that Dawson City is in
Alaska and therefore belongs to the
United States. It had almost been con,
ceded that it was in the British possess
sions.
The Nebraska w. G. T. U. is objecting
to the arming of boy cadets in the high
schools. They think that some of the
arts of peace should be part of the in
structon rather than anything relating
to warfare
Presidents Mckinley and R. B. Hayes
served together in the same regiment
the Twenty-third Ohio. Justice Stanley
Matthews, of the United States Supreme
court, and General ROsecrans were also
in the same regiment
In Colorado the Republicans will nom
mate Judge Hoyt, who supported Bryan
last year, for Justice of the Supreme
court. The other parties will also nom
mate him. The gold Republicans are
seeking fusion with the silver wing.
Dispatches from Peru indicate that
financial conditions in that country are
such as to lead the government to be-
lieve that the only relief possible is
through the adoption of the gold stand
ard. The low price of silver has been
the cause of the conditions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
LA GRIPPE.
Some Recent Reports Concerning the
Ravages Of this Prevalent Disease.

Some Recent Reports Concerning the
Ravages Of this Prevalent Disease.
DIR. Hartman is constantly receiv-
ing letters from all parts of the Unit
ed States from people who have SUI
fered from la grippe or are suffering
from it. The Doctors remedy, Pc
Ina, is found to be of great value in
the treatment of this disease. N. N.
Coons, Monmouth, ILL.,, writes: Last
fall l was taken with la grippe and
was unable to do my work. I con-
suited several of our best doctors but
found very little relief. 1 saw one of
your advertisements and concluded
TO give Pe-ru-na a trial. l bought
two bottles and was surprised at the
good it did me. I used it all and
bought six more bottles aud was soon
able to go back to my work. 1 think
your Pe-ru-na is an excellent medi-
cine and have recommended it to
Others" Geo. w. Norman, 1881 Mic
ollet Ave-, Minneapolis, Mimi, was
also cured of la grippe with Pe-ru-na.
Many cases of.cures of Id grippe are
recorded III DR.. Hartman's latest book
on chronic catarrh and catarrhal dis
eases. The book contains "a pages,
instructiyely illustrated. 1t will be
sent free for short time by the Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company,
Columbus, Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

edges are too dull to do much cutting.
The affair is attached to the wrist of the
half-nal1ed savage for whose use it is
intended by loop of twisted leather,
and so hangs ready for any emergency.
The short and peculiarly-shaped handle
is OF blackened wood, and is meant to
be clinched between the fingers with
the pommel against the palm of the
hand. 1t is a most villainous device,
savoring of assassination in its every
line; but nothing could be more charnc-
teristic of the region, and 1t makes an
excellent paper knife.
Here, also, are spears and javelins Of
every kinsl-some of them armed with
jagged array of fishhook barbs, fear
full to look upon. In one corner saw
great lump of assegai blades, evil
IDENTIFY gathered from some field Of bat
tie, for the splinters of the broken
shafts still stuck in the iron sockets.
The resemblance TO the spearheads of
ancient Greece is noteworthy, although
the metal of the assegai is rather
broader. Here, too, amid the medley
of unfamiliar objects that covered the
walls. noticed many wicled-looking
corbashes. These terrible whips, which
have been used to scourge the
wretched Egyptian peasant to his task
from the days of the Pharaohs, are
formed each one from the single strip
of hippopotamus hide, tapering evenly
from the thick, stocky handle to the tip
of the long, black lash-as hard aud
heavy almost as iron. They are no less
characteristic of the region than the
daggers. Here was the fountain head
of human slavery system more an
cient than the pyramids, for theystand
as its monuments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

That little boy, James H. Eckles,
controller of the currency, declares
that Prince Bismarck of Germany, is
not a financier. This will make all
the Egyptian mummies smile when
they hear about it. Eckles is one of
those who think that unless a public
official becomes a millionaire while
spending twice his salary he is not
worthy to be called financier. John
Sherman is an example of that sort,
or else his neighbors have lied about
him.-Benton County Democrat.]
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
William P. ST. John.

The death of VIM. P st. John of
New York will be sincerely mourned
by men of all avocations in life. Mr..
st. John was president of national
bank in New York city when he,
with others, was selected to obtain
facts and figures to be used by New
York's chamber of commerce in CON-
batting the growth of the sentiment
for bimetallism. Mr.. st. John went
to work with will, but after several
months investigation, instead of hav-
ing obtained any serious argument
against bimetallism he was himself
converted to that doctrine. He be-
came famous as the one national
bank president in New York city who
was an ardent ZIG to man." When
one organized raid was made on the
federal treasury and the government
was in great need of gold st. John
deposited $780, in gold in the sub.
treasury at New York and accepted
in exchange currency. At another
time when the demand for gold was
even greater st. John deposited $780,
600 in gold at the sub-treasury ac-
cepting currency in exchange. He
made no noise about either of these
acts and when he was asked by q
newspaper reporter why he did it he
replied: 1.-The government needed
the gold. 1 had the gold. Any of
Uncle Sans money is good enough
for me and while I do not approve of
the administration yielding to these
organized gold raids, inasmuch as the
administration has yielded I regarded
it as my duty to go to the govern
ment's relief to the extent of my
ability"
Some time previous to the demo-
cratic national convention at Chi
cago Mr.. st. John addressed silver
mass meeting held in the city of
New York. On that occasion he was
selected to go to Chicago to work for
a 16 to plank in the platform. The
directors of his bank gave him the
alternative of resigning the presi-
dency of the bank or refusing to go
to Chicago as the representative of
the silver men. st. John insisted up
on going and he promptly resigned
his position at the head of one of
New York's strongest banks.
In the campaign Mr.. st. John was
an active worker and his counsel
WAS of great advantage to other
leaders in the fight.
Such man was William P. st.
John needs no epitaph. His life's
history speaks for itself. He was an
honest. manly man. Successful in
business himself he was broad enough
to know that others than he had
right to live. He might have protited
by the gold standard, but he knew
that that standard would eventually
be disastrous to his countrymen and
he abandoned selfish interests for
the benefit of the people, World
Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

"Who fixes the price of sugar."
'sMy brother" In that brief colloquy
between Theodore A. Havemeyer
and a member of the New York trust
investigating committee is story of
concentrated power such as the faith
ers of the republic probably never
dreamed could rise in America. In
one mans hands is reposed the pow
er Of taxing 100000 people on an
article of daily consumption, at his
own sugarY will. An advance of a
quarter of cent pound may at any
time, in a few days. put an extra mill
ion of dollars into the Golfers of the
sugar trust. The revenue of the trust,
beyond a legitimate profit, is prob.
ably greater than that which King
George endeavored to exact from the
thirteen colonies. And the question
is whether the people Of forty-fve
states are going to stand it.-Pioneer
Press.
The witness testified that the prof
its on the sugar business was but 20
per cent on the capital, which in an
swer to further question he stated
TO be $74,O00,O0O hence the profit is
&14, s0000J.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23


the look of agony and terror on their
faces, and when at the first hating
place they began to suggest the advan-
tages of an exchange they might as
we'll have argued with the Statue CT
Rameses. was deaf as q stone to that
proposition.
This first halt was made on a high
cliff overhanging the rapids. Swift and
rough as is the current at this point,
the Nubian boys do not hesitate 10
plunge into the midst of it, watching
for moment when log is shooting
past, and soon appear astride this
wooden steed, riding it with great glee
as it careers through the tumbling
waters. The American Indians do ex-
actly the same thing in the rapids of the
ST. Lawrence, which are really much
more formidable than this much vaunt-
ed cataract of the Nile.
Philae is probably the most beauti-
full spot in all Egypt. 1t is small but
lofty island just above the rapids,
crowned with the ruins of splendid tenn
pies and surrounded by scenery indie
scribably picturesque. Here, in the
graceful structure known as ''Pharaoh's
Bed" we held our New Year banquet.
Our return was by boat, down the
Cataract" so-called. It was not es-
pecially exciting; there was hardly n
hint of danger. Our craft, Which bore
some resemblance to an ancient galley,
shot forward rather swiftly in some
places, and plunged a little in the SWELL
ing waves. The boatmen chanted and
shouted, and occasionally called upon
various Alohammedan saints; but this
was mainly for effect, and even the
ladies of the party were not alarmed.
The most exaggerated tales have
been told about this spot, dating from
the earliest times. To read some of the
descriptions, one would be led to sup.
posc Niagara an Insignificant cascade
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

lean to brand any human being with
a servile blow unless in absolute self
defense; far be it from me to shame
the image of God by such an insult.
even in land of license and oppres.
sion. was often forced, however, to
shake my stick in the face of my as.
sailants to avoid being fairly pulled in
pieces. Yet they meant no harm; they
were simply crazy to sell their goods.
The greed of these native dealers is
childlike in its frankness, and fully as
amusing as 1t is annoying. It is impos-
uible to make trade quickly; they
have no more notion of the value of
time than cage full of monkeys. The
vendor begins by demanding five or ten
times the value of any article you take
up; and you, in turn, begin by laugh
ing and offering almost nothing. At
last, after long chaffering, you may
take what you want at pretty nearly
your own price-especially II you dis
play the money, for the poor fellow
cannot bear to SEQ good coin going out
OF his shop; he is the helpless victim Of
his own ayarice. He understands his
weakness, too. I once offered a soy.
ereign to very reputable trader for
an article which he really could not af-
ford to sell at that price. He implored
me to put it away; he knew that he
could not long resist the sight of the
shining gold, and would presently take
it, even at loss.
Almost everything in the world. ex-
cept the things you are most accus-
toned to see appear to be on sale in
these crowded stalls. The bazaar of
arms, however, attracted me most; and
especially was I fascinated by the
treacherous little Nubian daggers, with
their suggestive sheaths Of snakeskin.
The blades are of softiron, rudely ham
mered out by native smiths, and are
murderously sharp-pointed. though the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

Commenting on Dun g. Co.'s re-
port the Des Moines News says that
while that, Trade Review sees hope
for better things in the future it adj
mits that it is not yet time for high
prices. Then the News adds: THAT
is the time that agricultural Iowa is
waiting for" LIS it? Then why did
not agricultural Iowa vote for it last
fall? If high prices are what is need
ed, why did the News and other pluto
cratic helpers do all they could to ell
cot gold bug gang and make it inn
possible for high prices to be restored?
Did not the Ives railroad letter admit
that free silve meant more money
and higher prices and advise those
living on salaries to vote
against it for that reason? Was it not
a general accepted fact that the de-
feat of Bryan meant the defeat of
high prices9 In view of these facts
the News evidently changed It's opin-
ion and believes that the 60, 900 bogus
majority has also changed base and
that the people Of Iowa would now
vote differently if given chance
Farmers Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
A Missouri min,star.

DR.. 9. d. Warner-Dear Sir: This IL
to certify that have used nearly q
bottle of your White Wine OF Tar
Syrup, and l can safely and consci-
emily recommend it to any person as
the best medicine have used for
throat and lung diseases, and if it cost
20 bottle ! would keep it on hand
i'll WIS able.s ELDER T. STEPHENS.
Elk Mills, Mo.
Will Always Keep it in Ny House.
DIR. Warner-Dear Sir: will say
that White Wine of Tar Syrup is one
OF the best remedies ever tried for
coughs and colds, and will therefore
recommend 1t highly, and I will al.
ways have it in my house as q family
medicine. Rev. g. q. KATTsHoRN.,
Stanton, Iowa.
Sold by DR.. ]. J. Clemmer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
FROM THE BAZAAR AT AssuAN.

!. Sling of plated hemp. 2. Flynap Of goa
Marathon. 4. Head Of assecai from Cen
pottery, with hieroglyphics. 6. Nubian
other. from Philas. 5. Red clay pipe DO
mob of beggars knows well enough
how to cry "backsheesh." But you are
now at the much disputed boundary
line, where the land of the earliest civ
i!ization shades off into the land of
eternal barbarism.
Early in the morning made my way
to the bazaar. The moment entered
the tangle of lanes, lined with pigeon
hole shops, which is mart for all the
outlandish products of darkest Africa,
/ was beset by q vociferous throng Of
traders and ropers-in. But was used
to that and prepared. carried in my
hand a 1.-THE, tough walking stick,
carved from the inch-thicI hide of the
hppopotamus. You would never have
suspected its origin, however, it is so
prepared that it looks like translucent
amber. OF course, one can deliver a
terrible blow with such weapon, butI
never laid it across native shoulders, as
some travellers do on the slightest provo
cation. am quite too good an Amer.