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The independent., 1903-05-28

show who owned the property or
lions of mortgages that the people
owned in 1890. 1t appears that the
old parties did not want to know
where the property or the earnings OF
the people were SO fast going to. Why
should not the people that earned the
property still own it, but do not? 1t is
very doubtful if 20 per cent does act
ually belong to the laboring class to-
day.
Don't you think and know if the
government today issued the money
and the people run and owned the
banks and the interest all paid to the
people and their government, then
they could and would own farms AMI
homes as they did before the day of
trusts and millionaires? Roads are
public property owned and run by the
people. Would you like to have your
children's education left to trusts and
corporations formed of few men and
run for the profit there would be i'll
it or what they could make out of it?
Now, many a good school teacher
could run a bank and would work for
the same price. Then think the gov
ernment can't run banks; the people
can, and | believe they will before
long, too.
If our postoffice department was put
into the hands of trusts or corpora
tions, how long would it be before we
would pay cents to mail letter and
all small offices and routes that did
not pay would be stopped? And you
would not have your mail brought to
your door every day free of charge.
| lived in Pennsylvania when many
of the roads belonged to corporations,
and every three or four miles was c
toll-gate and we had to pay for walk
ing in the mud shoe deep. Would you
like to change back to that time?
The old parties talk of laws against
trusts This may do for them to
catch votes, but that is all it will
amount to. They are created by Law
and they have come to stay. They
have got the money trust, the worst
of all trusts, so hedged about by tha
banks, that they cannot be managed
or kept from doing any more harm
only by their own medicine, that of
trusts, one formed of all the people
and government going into the bank
ing business. This will surely do
away with them, and if the banking
business is good for a few men, why
not for all men? You know it is.
E. HACKETT.
The independent., 1903-05-28
RIGHT GENERATION.

DR.. M. e. Conger of Chicago, au-
thor of The Educator and other works.
has recently written Right Genera
ton; an Appeal to Reason and Mans
Highest Aspirations. Doctor Con-
gers idea Is that men and women
should not marry until matured ply
sically, and that physical maturity
does not occur until forty or fifty
years of age. The book is full of
quotations from eminent thinkers on
the subject of race Improvement.
Bound in leatherette, SO pp., SOC; ad-
dress The Educator Pub. Co., 945
Trumbull ave-, Chicago, Ill.
The independent., 1903-05-28
SCIENCE OF MONEY.

Editor Independent: Inclosed find
postal money order for one dollar
for which please send me copy of Del
Mars Science of Money. This as my
start in the School Of Political Econ
omy. Probably you would better con
slider the book sold, as ! find that the
sense of ownership in any book l
read is as keenly satisfactory to me
as the ability to read it. To tell the
truth, / quit taking books out of our
public library because | had to take
them back. always felt cheated be-
cause could not enjoy anything good
| found in them just as many times as
I wanted to.
MRS. FANNIE GRAY WHEELER.
Bloomington, Ill.
The independent., 1903-05-28
DAYLIGHT SPECIAL.

This has nothing directly to do with
political economy; but much to do
indirectly. 1t is an elegantly printed
pamphlet issued by the Illinois Cen
trail railroad advertising that roads
famous Daylight Special train be-
tween Chicago and st. Louis. AS a
specimen of the art preservative. in
brown, gold and green, it is difficult
10 surpass. Ask A. HI. Hansen, G. +.
A., Chicago, ILL.,, for copy, and men
ion The Independent.
The independent., 1903-05-28
ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES.

Mrs. Eliza Stowe Twitchell. VOL
aston, Mass, has favored The Di-
rector with five copies each of her
Economic Principles" a little book
Of 40 pages, paper covers; Natures
Tax 16-page folder; and Truths
Seen By Contrast" being the March,
1901, number of Frank Vierth's
"Why?" single tax magazine pub
lished at Cedar Rapids, La. Mrs.
Twitchell's ability as writer on the
single tax has given her national
fame. These are all free" books and
can be had by paying the postage on
to the next borrower.
The independent., 1903-05-28
SCIENCE OF GOVERNMENT.

This is the title of a 95-page book
copyrighted in 1883 by H. w. K. East
man (then of Lawrence, Mass.) now
of Cheever, N. H., and printed by Or
der of the Massachusetts state assem-
bly, of the Knights of Labor. Mr.
Eastman has sent The Director three
copies, and there are now ready to be
loaned to any member who will pay
the postage (4c).
The Science of Government, Mr.
Eastman says, is "a true assay of the
crude ore of political economy" 1t ir
written in a convincing style and will
meet the approval Of populists gen.
The independent., 1903-05-28
PROTECTION OR FREE TRADE.

w. H. Booz, Milford, Del, sends The
Director a copy of Henry Georges
Protection or Free Trader" as it
came from the Congressional Record
of March II, 81, and April 6, s, 1892
the dates when Tom l.. Johnson of
Ohio, William J. Stone of Kentucky,
Joseph e. Washington of Tennessee,
George w. Fithian Of Illinois, Thomas
Bowman of Iowa, and Jerry Simpson
of Kansas took turns in securing
leave to print portion of Georges
famous book. Thus as public docu-
ment it was given an enormous cir
.ulation. Any member Of the School
lesiring to read this book may have
t for the asking.
The independent., 1903-05-28
THE OPEN DOOR

An argument for the referendum and
initiative and imperative mandate
majority rule) by Laurie ]. Quinby,
Omaha, Neb. A neat, little pamphlet
of 40 pages covering the subject in
Mr.. Quinby's excellent style. He has
furnished The Director with a dozen
OF them. They can be had for postage
Ia cent
The independent., 1903-05-28
FEUERBACH.

Feuerbach; the Roots of the So
cialist Philosophy" is the title of a
cloth-bound, 133-page book from the
press of Kerr & Co., just received by
The Director, Review reserved for
later date. Price SOC. Can be had
through this Office.
The independent., 1903-05-28
GODS CHILDREN.

The Director acknowledges receipt
from Charles H. Kerr & Co., 56 Fifth
ave-, Chicago, of copy of Gods
Children modern allegory by Jas.
Altman. Cloth, 1l3 pp., soc.
The independent., 1903-05-28
DIR OWN TIMES

James Craig, Pectone, ILL.,, wants
one or more copies of the publication
called "Our Own Times" the issue of
February Is, 1901. Who can supply
him?
The independent., 1903-05-28

Try one of Branch & Miller's COM
bination orders for groceries. 1t will
save you money.
The independent., 1903-05-28
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Thousands of other Valuable Presents
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nri lnln,c History Precious
ucl MAN J Metals, g; Hist Hist,

Monetary Crimes, 75c; Science OF
Money, 81 Hist. Money in America,
81. so Hist. Money China, soc Hist.
Money Netherlands, soc. CAM
BRIDGE PRESS, Box 100, M. S.,
New York.
The independent., 1903-05-28

Patronize our advertisers.
The independent., 1903-05-28

Issue of June 1.-THE critics will be
heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
COLOMBIANS FORM
A JUNTA IN EUROPE
Bent on Keeping Foreign Countries
Agitated-WilI Demand
Arbitration.

Paris, Dec. 1S.-The United CoIom-
bian committee here gave out "A state
ment today saying Colombia would
first seek through commission to in
duce the United States to recognize
Colomhia'S rights under the treaty of
1916. Second. if the commission fails.
Colombia will ask the submission of
the question To The Hague arbitra-
tion court. Third, if lis submission to
The Hague court is refused, Colombia
viii 90 to war and rely ON the Latin
republics to come to her aid.
Formal organization of the United
Colombian committee was announced
from Paris Wednesday. II is reported
to have the membership of Colom-
bian~ throughout Europe. and its pur-
pose il said he to inform the Euro
pean public of Colombia's rights in
the Panama affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
GEN. LEW WALLACE WILL
SUBMIT TO THE X-RAY

New York. Dec. Is. General Lew
Wallace is in this city under the care
of an eminent specialist. He is taking
the N-ray treatment for a cancerOuS
condition of the nose. and if this treat
ment is not successful may submit 10
an operation as a last resort He has
suffered from this ailment for a num-
Der of years. 1t has not affected his
general health nor his usually cheerful
temperament. and the aiIment may not
shorten his days.
For several years he has gone peri
odically to Cincinnati 70" treatment,
and for months at Il time has tr'Cd
the X-rayS at that place. seemingly
with success in arresting the progress
Of the disease. 1t is understood that
his trip to New York was taken st
the earnest solicitation OF his family
and near friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
PERRY HEATH WILL
GUARD HIS TONGUE
Refuses to Discuss for Publication
Charges in the Postal
Report.

Chicago. Dee. 1S.-The presence of
Perry :. Heath. secretary of the Re
publican national committee; Richard
G. Kerens. member of the committee
from Missouri, and several others of
the committeeman. i'll Chicago attract
ed much attention i1 political circles.
They met at the Great Northern and
held conference, after which Heath
left for his home in Salt Lake City.
Il have made up my mind not to
talk about the pOsteftice case" said
Secretary Heath. Il prefer to let
works. not words, tell my side of the
story" The statement was made in
a way which plainly indicated that
Heath expects that there will be fur
ther developments in the matter and
that they will be decidedly against
his enemies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
DEEP WATERWAY
HAS BEEN BEGUN
Formal Inauguration of Work on
Extending Drainage Canal
to Joliet.

Joliet, ILL.,. Dec. Is. - Deep waUer
way connection between Chicago and
Joliet was prophesied when President
Carter. OF the Chicago drainage board,
discharged 800 pounds of dynamite and
tore great hole in the earth near
Lockport. This was the formal begin
ming of the work OF extending the
channel to Joliet ana developing the
great water power is,twPen this city
and IOckpOrt.
The ceremony was arranged 10y Con-
tractor Joseph Duffy. who has charge
of the work. President Carter arrived
at Lockport at 1910. and twenty min
utes later the blast was fired. With
Carter were Trustee w. II. Baker
Chief Assistant Engineer Crane. Geo.
w. Jackson. chief engineer of the IL
linOis Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany, and J. J. Graham.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18

the extension of the executive influ-
ence, saying that this influence had
been ertended until the senate had
become practically the agent of the
executive" He criticised the Selec.
tion by the president of commissioners
from the senate to negotiate treaties
as a reprehensiblc practice. and de-
clared that the Associated Press Sc
cured its suggestions as TO informa-
ton about events from the admins
tratiOn.
He also criticised executive interfer-
ence in state politics. saying: The
president with doubtful propriety tele-
graphs his instructions to state con-
VentiOns as to their actions But
none of these tranSgreSSiOnS could be
compared. he declared. to the action
of the executive in connection with
the affair in Panama. 1t is" he said,
''the most fragrant act of transgressiOn
that has ever taken place in the his
tory of the country. and it should be
resisted without regard to party
SpoOner. who was sitting just across
the center aisle of the senate chamber,
on the other side of which German
stood. suggested that Il twO-thirds vote
woIHd benecessary TO ratify the treaty,
to which German assented, and then
proceeded to criticise the speech made
by Assistant Secretary LoOmis before
the Quill club in New York i few
nights ago. He referred to the fact
that the Panama treaty was at that
time a secret document so far as of
fetal action was concerned.
Heretofore treaties similarly stu
ated had been regarded as sacred by
executive officials. and he did not be-
lieve that any secretary or assistant
secretary should of his own motion
or at the suggestion of higher au-
thOrity" violate this secrecy until the
injunction of secrecy should be re-
moved by the senate itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
In All Kinds ofTroubIe.

New York Dec. 1S-Charges of
duplicating his pay accounts for the
months of October and November have
been preferred against Captain John
w. L. Philips. Twenty-seventh United
States infantry. by Colonel Francis $.
Dodge. chief paymaster of the depart
ment of the east. Captain Philips
is on leave of absence from his regi-
ment. which is now stationed in the
Philippines. Following Immediately on
the heels of a suit for divorce brought
by the captain. in which Mrs. Philipps
brings countcr-charges. the case has
awakened unusual interest in army cir
clPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
INDICTED
Another True Bill Found by Grand
Jury Against SEN
ator.
RENTED BUILDING AT HASTINGS
Additional Charges Will Have TO be
Answered TO by
Others.

Omaha, Neb., Dee. 1S.-The United
States grand jury has made its report
to the court. returning nineteen true
bills. These include indictments against
United States Senator Charles II.
Dietrich. for alleged illegal leasing of
Il building to the government to be
used as Il pOStOffice; ex-Adjutant Gen
eTal Leonard w. Colby. for the alleged
embeZZlemnet of government funds:
Daniel Gaines. of BaSSett, Neb.. for al
legged perjury in swearing falsely to
homestead entries: eX-State State Sen
atOr Elliott Lowe for alleged conspir-
airy to bride United States senator:
POstma Ster John =. Mitchell. of Alma.
Neb.. charged with illegal sale Of post
age stamps; William NJ. Irwin. on 4
charge of acting as agent for Mitchen;
Il. NJ Allen. president of the Standard
Cattle company. for the alleged Illegal
fencing of government lands. The 9th
er indictments We're similar to that
against Allen. but do not involve ex-
tenSiVe tracts of land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
FLYING MACHINE
THAT WILL WORK
Ohio Men Make Successful Test of
Their New InVen-
ton.

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 1S.-A successful
trial of a flying machine was made
yesterday near Kitty Hawk, y. c.. by
Wilmer and Orville Wright, of Day
ton. Ohio. The machine flew for
three miles in the face of wind blow
ing at a registered velocity of p
miles an hour and then gracefully de-
scended to earth at a spot selected by
the men in the navigator car as a
suitable landing place. The machine
has no balloon attachment, but gets
its force from propellors worked by
Il small engine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
MENTIONS LOOMS BY NAME
Refers to the President as a Second Napo-
leon, Indeed.


He had not so far mentioned Loom
is by name, but he did at this point,
and SAID Loomis had discussed the
Panama situation at a banquet at
which perhaps many were excited by
wine. and had given information
which the senate had not had from the
administration or from any other
source. He did not tell the country all
the facts. but he made the broad asser-
ton that the president was a bold and
great man. who had the courage and
the patriotism to land marines and
seize a part of the territory of the re-
public of Colombia. which we were
under contract to guarantee to that
country. This. in the light of the facts
before us, is nothing less than usurpa-
ton"
German then discussed the president
as second Napoleon" which title
had. he said. been assigned him by
some "A second Napoleon, indeed" 8"
he exclaimed. Had it come to this
that the United States must have a
Napoleon to shape it's destinies and to
distort the presidential office from its
proper functions"
Here Aldrich interrupted German
with Il question as to whether it was
Democracy to defeat the treaty" Cor
man said that it was not his practice
to treat questions of international
scope as a party man. and he believed
that by the union of all the forces in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
Chicago Would Raise Levels of the
Great Lakes to Save Lowering Tunnels

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Chicago's de-
mands in the way Of harbor naviga-
tion are exciting a great deal of in
terest not only in the river and har-
Dor committee, but among the repre-
sentatiyes from other cities along the
lakes. There is Il suggestion that it
might be possible to better naviga-
tion at Chicago by raising the level of
the lake instead of lowering the
crowns of the tunnels in the Chicago
river. 1t is entirely unlikely that any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
VESSEL AGROUND
WITH HOLE in HULL
Reported to be United States
Transport Named the
Kingsley.

Manila. Dec. lS.-The Kingsley, re
ported as United States transport,
is ashore at Murcielagos. north of
Mindanao. with rock through her
bottom.
\ small British steamer named
Kingsley sailed from Manila Oct. 20
for the Philippine provinces. She may
have been chartered as transport by
the authorities at Manila. Otherwise
there is no record of a United States
transport named Kingsley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18

dam in the Niagara river would raise
the water at Chicago sufficiently to
permit deep draft ships going over
the tunnels as at present constructed,
but there is possibility that a dam
near Buffalo might produce sufficient
backwater to raise the level of the
Chicago river materially. and thus
permit the solution of the deep-watef
problem by lowering the tunnels
about half as far as would be neces-
sary under the present conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
CLOVIS Very Hot in
the Upper
House
ON PANAMA QUESTION
Hoar and German OPP
pose Foraker and
A1driCh.

Washington. Dec. IS. - The senate
was the scene of most important de
bate on the isthmian canal question
as affected by the presidents recog-
milton of the independence of the re-
public of Panama. The discussion be-
gan with n speech by Hoar on his
resolution of inquiry. HOar confined
his remarks TO his resolution. and they
were carefully written out and read
from manuscript He criticised in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18

City of Mexico, Dec. lS.-Andrew ID.
Barlow, United States consul general,
American club under circumstances
practically meaning expulsion, and it
is believed as a result that he will also
resign his official position. When the
board of managers convened in for
NAL session to consider the charges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
seven Men Hurt i'm a collision.

Columbus. O.. Dec 1S.-Two work
trains collided in fog on the Scioto
Valley traction lines near Canal Win
chester. with the result that seven
men We're more or less injured. one of
whom may die. Tom Winston. Harry
Wood. Antonio Ceston. stephen Ces-
ton. Andrew Cias. Saba Marilline-
all of Canal Winchester. and George
Davis of Lockville. were injured. Da-
Wis may die. The others suffered frac-
tured ribs and limbs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
Liner struck bv-Ltghtninr.

New York Dec. 1S.-The Cunarder
Teutonic which has arrived from Liv-
erpOol after Il rough passage. was
struck hy Lightning Sunday when POO
miles east of the Newfoundland banks.
The electric StOhm. which occurred dur
ing Il gale and heavy snow storm. was
declared by Captain McI<instry TO he
an unusual phenomenon. one of the
bolts struck the fore tOpmaSt. splitting
it and bringing tie rigging rattling to
the deck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
New Combine i'm Tobacco.

Evansville. Ind. Dec. 1S.-A combi-
nation of three important independent
tobacco factories-Hampton Tobacco
company. Newburg Ind; Bowling
Green factory. Bowling Green. Ky, and
v. NJ. Ryan company. Martin. Tenn.
The combine is capitalized ut 100000
The Bowling Green plant will be re
moved TO Newburg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
PuIIed OTjn the Red Light.

Port Huron. Mich. Dec 1S.-After n
red fire and fireworks procession
through the streets. go candida tes
were made WOOdmen of the World.
They were initiated by the degree team
from Mount Clemens Sovereign Com
mander !. c. Root. of Omaha. was the
guest of honor. and Cyrus A. HOvey. of
this city. was toastmaster at banquet
for 500 which followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
Consul General in Mexico May
Be Forced to Resign His Office

against the consul general for con-
duct unbecoming a gentleman, the
board summoned Mr. Barlow to APP
pear and explain. Instead of appear
ing, however, the consul sent his res
ignation, which was promptly accept
ed. The affair is causing much com
ment, not alone in English speaking,
but in diplomatic and official circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
GALLANT DOCTOR
MAKES FAIR CATCH
Saves Lives of Girls at Dayton Who
Leaped From Burning
Building.

Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 1S.-To escape
death from probable suffocation, -
girls leaped from the fifth story win
dows of the Candy building today,
landing on a roof Of a one-story build
ing below At least half were caught
in the arms of DR.. Lambert. who by
breaking the force of their fall prob
ably saved their lives. The fire was
an insignificant affair, and smoke
caused the panic among the girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
Wisconsin Town Wants duel:
Grand Jury After Challenger

the victim, if there should be any.
provided the duel is fought in May
vile. The society says it viii provide
a park for the purpose and admission
shall be free to all spectators. 1t
hopes the offer will be accepted. Herr
Hoffman is in danger of visiting the
penitentiary instead of the field of
honor. 1t is reported that the grand
jury viii take up the action of Herr
Hoffman in sending a challenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18

Milwaukee. Dec. 1S.-The story of
the proposed duel between Herr Hoff-
man and Editor Won Schleinitz over
the criticism of an actress in the lat
ter's paper. has so stirred up the in
habitants of the little town of May
vile, in Dodge county, that Il society
there is mc' king Overtures TO have the
event pulled off at that place. They
telegraphed an offer guaranteeing
81 900 to the widow and orphans of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
STORY OF KAISER'S SISTERS
AFFLICTION is DENIED

Berlin, Dee. 1S.-The report from
Paris that Princess Charlotte of SAKE
Neiningen. sister of Emperor VII
liam. il suffering from cancer. is
officially defined aS nonsense. The
princess X not i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
RUSSIAN TROOPS ARE
MOVING ON PORT ARTHUR

st. Petersburg, Dec 1s.-A traveller
who has just returped from Man
churia says Russian troops are still
moving night and day towards Port
Arthur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18

poor health for the past two years
and for the past year the little girl
has carried pail of milk TO his room
at local hotel daily In this manner
he became acquainted with her. Mr..
Connor has no children and on the
girl will be lavished all his love and
wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
Lost His Life saving Another.

Berlin. Dee. 1S.-Miss Won Rhein-
baden. daughter of the finance min
ister. Baron Won Rheinbaden. had Il
narrow escape from serious injury or
death. She fell between two electric
cars. but an English naval conStruc-
tor, Henry Davidson. of Newcastle
On-Tyne. rushed to her assistance. and
in pulling Miss Won Rheihbaden out
of danger was killed by one of the
cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-18
"SeIIing Company" Is a Combine.

Trenton. y. j.. Dec. 1S.-It is learned
here that the pottery selling company
which has been incorporated has been
formed as the result of an agreement
among practically all of the sanitary
potteries of the United States for the
purpose of controlling prices and regu-
lating the output of each pottery.