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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL

But a Small Part of the Whole Truth
Has as Yet Been Made Public.
The investigation of the rotten syS-
tenn in the post office department has
developed some more rascals, but there
are much more serious scandals yet to
be unearthed, involving officials Of
high degree. 1t is hardly likely that
the whole truth will be known, for
even if congressional investigation
was ordered it would be in the hands
of the Republicans, who are interested
in suppressing the facts that could be
uncovered. The railway mail service
offers n fine field for exploration, and
If some of the reports are true that
are openly talked of in Washington
the worst scandal by far has not yet
been developed. A Republican admin
istration long continued in power is
bound to become corrupt when the con-
troll of vast sums is given into the
hands of the spoilsmen. The star
route frauds would never have been
unearthed if a Democratic congress
had not been elected, and the whole
truth about present conditions will be
concealed until the voters Conclude to
give the Democrats the opportunity of
cleaning the Augean stables. Fraud
and corruption are rarely uncovered
by the political friends of those guilty
Of the crimes, and the only hope of the
country is a periodical change of adj
ministration to unearth and expose
the sins of commission and omission
of their opponents. The evident inten-
ton of Postmaster General Payne to
belittle and throw obstacles in the way
of q full investigation has been over
come by the honest efforts of Mr.. Bris-
tow, but political necessity will have
great weight in helping to suppress the
real facts about the greater culprits.
There are so many congressman and
senators who are directly or indirectly
involved that great pressure will be
brought to bear on the most honest
officials to let up for 1.-The good of the
marty 4"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota
is one of the most accomplished lin
GUSTS of the senate. \ Norwegian by
birth, he speaks that language per
fectly He also speaks Swedish, Dan
ish, German, and, of course, English.
He has very good understanding of
French. Senator Nelson from the age
of II years was brought up in Mime
sofa. where a mixed population of
Norwegians, Swedish, Danish and Ger
mans gave him splendid opportunity
TO acquire their languages, and, being
at all times studious, he lost no
chance to add TO his knowledge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

There is family named Fennen liv-
ing in the north of England whose
original name was Purvis. Two hun
dred years ago Frank Purvis turned
pirate and was killed fighting on his
ship. The family then decided to re-
linquish the name of Purvis and take
that of Fennen, and ever since the
eldest son of the family on attaining
his majority signs a pledge that he
will not resume the name of Purvis.
The pledge has been handed down
from father to son and bears some
fifty signatures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Rumors are afloat, very likely coin
ed under the stress of the summer
news famine in Washington. that
Postmaster General Payne is on the
verge of physical collapse, and will be
forced to resign. says the Pittsburg
Post. Why not alter the line of imag-
ination and send forth the equally
plausible Pigment that Mr.. Roosevelt
intends to remove his derelict minis
ter? 1t has been almost thirty years
since Secretary Belknap resigned
under fire. How would the
promotion of Gen. Bristow to
the Payne vacancy suit? Would it
not be in harmony with that forgot
ten doctrine of civil service reform
once espoused by the president? Mr..
Payne's political work is finished, for
his chief is nominated. so they all say.
and neither he nor GARRISON is fur
Their needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
Startling Evidence

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Dis overy for consump-
ton, coughs and colds to be unequal
ed. \ recent expression from T. J.
Mcfarland. Bentorville, Va, serves as
example. He writes: 81 had bron-
chitis for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited.
Then 1 began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and few bottles wholly
cured me-" Equally effective in cur
ing all lung and throat troubles, con-
sumption, pneumonia and grip. Guar
anteed by Hartz d Ullemeyer, drug
gists. Trial bottles free; regular
sizes, so cents and ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
Rheumatlsm Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits, 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 22O West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
Ten Years In Bed.

r. A. Gray, j. p, Oalzville, Ind,
writes: For 10 years was confined
to my bed with disease of my kid
Aeys. 1t was so severe that 1 could
not move part of the time. / consult
ed the very best medical skill availa-
BILE, but could get no relief until Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure was recommended
to me. 1t has been a God-send to
me-" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

The Alton Republican. in discussing
some of the troubles attendant upon
the recent flood. notes: THE commu-
ters from Alton to St. Louis are
wrathful because steamboat does
not travel as fast as a train. That is
nothing. One hundred years ago the
commuter walked to st. Louis and
fought Indians all the way down. Just
sit down. light up and compare few
minutes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
Saturday, June 81.

The Doodle scandals in the post
Office department smell nastier every
day. and dozens of trusted men seem
to be involved. Who knows but what
official Washington is honeycombed
with the vice of malfeasance? y lit
tie democratic housekeeping might
not be a bad thing to take.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

has been rendered untenable, but it
sounds promising.
And now, as the ST. Louis Republic
says, let us hope that the offenders,
big and little. will soon be brought
to punishment by the utmost rigor
Of the law earnestly administered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Chronic bronchial troubles and sum-
mer coughs can be quickly relieved
and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year IN advance.
All communications argumentative
character, political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles viii be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Mrs. Peck-Here's an account of a
man who had three wives, Henry.
Now. what do you suppose they'll do
with him?
Mr.. Peck-Try him for lunacy,
m'dear, l should think.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Duffy'S Pure Malt WhiSkey.

Gentlemen-Myw wife has been using Duffy's
Pure Malt for two years for stomach troubles
She is highly pleased with results. 1 have
)ften prescribed it in other cases in this
locality. l am convinced of its merit.
). Z. WHITMIRE, Md, Floyd Springs, Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

Use Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in every
glass of drinking water and you will not be
troubled by distressing summer diseases.
Keep healthy, strong and active by using
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Sold at all
druggists and grocers, or direct, at $1.O0
Whiskey Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. Entered at
the postofhce as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27
Love of Nature.
Journal.

The Boarder-By Jove, I think sun
set is the prettiest sight in the landi
The Hired Man-So do I, podner.
Thet's Their regular time fer to quit
workin', by hen!-ChicagO News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

BY THE j. w. POTTER GO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

HAMMOCKS great variety up from %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-27

LAWN AND PORCH SETTLES all sizes and
Co1ors up from ,SI.4S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
WILL ASK RAISE
IN WAGE SCALE
Miners Convc cntion at CoIum-
bus Will Tackle the WAGE
Scale Tomorrow-Del
gates Rrriving.

(Ncws-Dcmocrat Leased Wire Scrviec)
Columbus, Jan. 12.-The advance
guard Of delegates to the annual con-
vcntion of the United Mine Workers
Of Ohio, is arriving today. The con-
ventlOn will open tomorrow. The
most important matter that will come
before the convention will be the for
mutation of demands that are desired
10 bn placed in the coming years
scale agreement. An increase in wages
will be demanded but the amount will
be fixed by a vote of the Ohio conven-
ton. then this demand will be sub
mittod to the national convention at
Indianapolis January 10, TO be consid-
cred by that body in making up
scale demand for the whole competitive
bituminous field.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
LARGE INCREASE
Shown in Philippine Exoort.

Washington, Jan. IA statement
compiled by the bureau of insular af-
fairs of the war department from Off
cial returns show that during the
month of September, 1902, the imports
of merchandise ipto the Philippine is
lands amounted to S2,S5,000, an in
crease of more than 100000 over the
corresponding month of 1901, and
considerably above the average
monthly value for nine months of the
current year
The export trade of $3,5S9. 53j is the
largect Of any single month since
American occupation, the cvJCrtation
of hemp alone amounting TO over 81
100000, practically three-f1urths of
which was sent TO the Cnitah States.
Sugar and tobacco shipments to all
countries during the month aggre-
gated $5T3,079.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
CANTON CONCERN
ENTERS A COMBINE
Canton Pole and SHAFT Com
rany Now Part OF
$4,000, 700 Con-
solid alton.

The Canton Pole and Shaft COM
pany has gone into combine, which
has been organized under the laws Of
New Jersey with capital stock OF
sS,OOOOO0. The name of the combine
will be the Pioneer Pole and Shaft
company, with headquarters at Piqua.
The combine includes thirteen plants,
located in half dozen states of the
middle west.
Frank Keplinger, Of Canton, who
has been secretary and manager of
the Canton plant, has been elected
secretary and treasurer of the COM
bine, and will move to Piqua to as
sumo his duties. G. w. Keplinger is
a director in the company. He will
remain in Canton and with Warren
Keplinger will still have active man
agement of the Pole and Shaft COM
pany here. This concern will con-
tinue to do business and it is expected
that some additions will be made in
the spring.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
MUNICIPAL CORRUPTION.

A gentleman of Boston, when asked
who could remedy the illegal joints
and the possible crookedness Of the
police department, said, THE lazy
good people Of Back Bay" The To-
cation of the day is of very little i'm
portance. The sentence must stand
as a condemnation of the "lazy good
people" the world over. whether they
live in little ill-managed city in Ohio
or in big, worse-managed city in
the east. To two things is municipal
corruption due to laziness end cow
ardice on the part of the so-called best
citizens. They know that evil exists,
They even put up with some incon-
venience rather than stir themselves
in the behalf of good. 1t is moral laZl-
ness. On the other hand, lest they
should in some measure iniure a bus
mess interest by admitting that their
city is not what it should be, coward
like, they sit with their hands
folded. They grumble, perhaps; they
lament, with lifted eyes, their ills,
but they make no move to remedy.
And the thing which makes 1t all the
more shameful is that a real move on
their part means success. There is a
practical, il not a moral, excuse for a
man hanging back when he may ex-
pect failure. but there is mighty little
with which to salve his conscience II
he sees only success; and nothing is
truer than that tho good men may
rule. IL they will. Goodness has been,
and always will be, strong, two
edged sword in itslf. You can eXplain
this how you like, but people rally to
it against evil IL good only lifts its
head. The majority of weak. indiffer-
ent people. who tip the balance, are
sure to follow the leading OF good
men. And so we come back to the in
dictment that the lazy good people"
have themselves to blame for evil in
the world; evil that they don't like
to think of. evil that perhaps they
have Just heard Of. II Is in their
hands that the matter rests.-Wom-
ans Home Companion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
BERGER COMPANY
HOLDING AL.0OF
Canton Concern Refuses Invi-
tatIon to Get into tho
Trust Band
WAGON.

A dispatch sent out from New York
Saturday stated that there had been a
combine Of the metal ceiling and tile
companies Of the country with cap
ital stock OF s5,OOO.O0O. aai that the
principal companies going into the
combine were located at Canton.
Lee McCullen, president of the New
York Metal Ceiling company, and j.
G. Hcyman, of Pittsburg, are at The
head of the movement and the work of
combining q number of plants has
been successfully accomplished A
conference was held at Pittsburg
when the final arrangements were
made.
The Berger Manufacturing COM
pany, the largest metal ceiling man
ufactory in the city of Canton, is not
included in the combine. Mr.. Ed
Lengenbach, its superintendent. stated
that he had been invited to the con-
ference at Pittsburg, but declined the
invitation. All the plants in connec-
tion with the Berger works and Carn-
ahan plants are absolutely independ-
ent of any trusts, the management
states.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
THIEVES GETTING
READY TO SMOKE Up
Justice Spitier's Office En-
tered and $65 Worth of
Cigars arc Carried
Away.

Thieves entered the Office of Justice
of the Peace Splitter in the Cassidy
block, Saturday night or Sunday morn
ING and helped themselves to cigars
to the amount of about $65.
The cigars had been stored in the
Office pending the settlement OF at
tachment proceedings instituted by A.
Feiman and j. H. Bachtel against John
Marsina, of Lafayette street. The en-
tire lot was appraised at $50 but the
thieves left about SIS worth. Entrance
was gained by the use Of a skeleton
key.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
ATTORNEY RODGERS
IS CRITICALLY ILL
His Wife Has Been Notified d
That the Worst Is Feared
At Private Asylum.

The condition of Attorney ID. f.
Rodgers, of Alliance, is critical. Al
ter he became insane while attending
q trial at Youngstown some time ago
he was sent to the private insane asy-
lum at Cuyahoga Falls, for treat
.nent. Saturday Mrs. Rodgers received
a telegram from the asylum that the
patients temperature was rising and
the symptoms were of serious ma
ture, and that his death might occur
at any time.
Attorney Rodgers is well known at
the Canton bar, being one oil the most
prominent counsellors from the east
end of the county. 1t is thought he
is suffering from an acute attack of
inflammation of the brain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
DICK TO MANAGE
HERRICK'S CAMP AIGN
Akron Man Will Submit to
Hanna's Wish--Dougiass'
Chance Small.

Columbus, Jan. 12.-General Charles
Dick, according to reports from WASH
lngton, will manage the campaign of
Colonel Herrick for governor as well
rs Senator Hanna ras personally re-
quested Dick to remain at the head of
the state committee, and that he has
agreed to do SO.
At Washington the politicians fig
ure that Colonel Herrick has the bet
ter of the argument and with the
hacking Of Hanna will land the nomi-
nation.
Albert Douglass, Of Chillicothe, Is
still in the race. but is not able to
work up much enthusiasm as he
would like.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
THE WEEK IN
WASHING TON
Statehood Bill Continues to be the
Paramount Issue Before
the Senate.
APPROPRIATION Bills IN The House

Washington, Jan. 12.-The program
for the senate for the week includes
the continuation of the discussion Of
the statehood bill each day after
o'clock and the intermittent discus
sion of the militia bill during the
morning hour of each day when ii is
not shut out by some other matter
There is also probability of a return
ut any time tothe question Of the scare
ity of coal in connection with Senator
Vests resolution to abolish the tariff
on anthracite. Senator Nelson has not
completed his speech on the statehood
question. He said today that he was
not able to say when he would COLI
cude, but when he does get through
Senator Burnham will be ready to pro-
ceed.
The opponents of the bill now make
little effort to conceal their intention
definitely with the hope that it vii
no siictracked by the appropriation
bills which must be pressed before
long. The friends of the statehood bill
gay that they see no necessity for get
ting out Of the way of the appropria-
ton bills for the present. 1t is prob
able that the first general apprOpria-
ton bill, that providing funds for the
Legislative, executive and judicial de-
partments OF the government, will be
reported during the week, but it is
doubtful whether it will receive con.
sideration before the following week.
The house this week will start in
earnest on the appropriation bills. The
Indian and army supply bills arc on
the calendar and three others will bc
reported during the week, namely,
tho diplomatic and consular, the Dis
tmct of Columbia and agricultural
bills. It is probable that the time Civ
On to general debate on these bills will
be consumed largely in discussion ol
general political questions
The house will adjourn early today
owing to the sudden death of Repre-
sentative Tongue, of Oregon. 1t is
the intention of Chairman Cooper OF
the insular committee to call mp tn,
Philippine coinage bill on Tuesday. II
provides for the establishment of tho
gold standard on the islands with q
liked ratio for the silver was at tC
/. The Democrats will oppose this
measure on the ground that as thu
islands are part of the United States
our currency should be extended tC
them.
In case the judiciary committee
agrees on an antitrust bill it will b.
considered as soon as it is brough
into the house. The leaders have
agreed TO sidetrack everything and give
it the right of way whenever an ac
eeptable measure is formulated. While
the Democrats will urge the adoption
of more drastic bill than will b'
agreed on by the Republicans, the lat
ter expect both sides of the house ii
the final passage of vote solidly TO
whatever measure is offered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
ON THE SIDEWALK
Runaway Horse Creates Ex-
cite ment by, Running on
the Pavement.

A runaway horse that had pen
chant for occupying the sidewalks ca
vorted around the square Monday fore
noon. 1t had pair of shafts hang
ing to 1t and created some excitement
as II ran about the court house, then
dashed across the square and taking
tho sidewalk ran down South Market
street. Pedestrians got over the curb
or into doorways and gave the fright
ened animal the right OF way, until
some neryy fellow caught the drag.
ging lines and stopped it, No one was
hurt and the owner soon came and
claimed the horse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
FOUND HOARD OF GOLD.

Bucyrus, O., Jan. 12.-Kinsor Beas-
ton. while trying to dig a chipmunk
from Under dilapidated house which
his grandsire used fifty years ago.
found a lot of gold coin. There was
ovei $500 in the find most of the pieces
being old and valuable. The house hal
not been used for years, and it is sup
posed the senior Beaston secreted the
money during the war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
HELD ON CHARGE
OF BURGLARY

Harry Livigston, of Hartville, was
brought to Canton and placed in the
city prison Monday morning. Sunday
evening, it is alleged, Livingston en-
tered a residence in Hartville while
the occupants were absent.
When arraigned Monday afternoon
Livingston pleaded not guilty to the
charge of burglary and was bound
over to the grand jury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
DAVID RITZ.

Sunday afternoon telephone mes
sage from Youngstown was received at
police headquarters asking that Charles
Rity, OF Osnaburg, be notified Of the
death of his SON. David, aged As years.
In the hospital at that pince. ~
The deceased losyes two brothers in
Canton. CharIea W.. of 1865 East Tus-
carnwas street ard John, Of lb2s East
sA,xd street
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
MANY COMING
From Youngstown to Banqu 1T.

Before going to Washington Con-
gressman-e elect James Kennedy said
at least 20 or % Republicans from
Youngstown, will attend the McKin-
ley banquet at Canton on January 27,
says the Youngstown Vindicator.
Tickets are Selling at $40 each, but
that 1t seems has caused more of a
rush than ever as there is great
desire of some to see the big guns and
for once mingle In the exclusive set.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
BONNOT COMPANY
Chooses Officers for Coming
Year--Wili Give $50 to
Au,tman Hospital.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bonnot company Sat
urday, the following officers were
elected. President, L. C.. Bonnot;
vice president, Henry w. Harter;
secretary and treasurer, A. A. Old
ham; directors, John Bonnot and
Charles i. Bonnot The directors
voted to donate $3.50 to the Aultman
hospital. This has been the custom
Of the company for some years past.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
TO REPAIR GRANITE-WARE.

Granite-ware is universally used, AMI
the best brands will get holes in the
bottom mend my own (unless the
holes are too large) by using short
copper rivet. Put the rivet through
the hole, place the washer on the end,
put the article to be mealded on some
thing hard. hammer until the rivet is
perfectly tight. and the utensil will
not leak wien II is used. .--Woman's
Home Companion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
Between BROTHERS
Tho Meibournes are In Court
Trying to Settle q Part
nership DISPUTE.

The case OF William Melbourne
against Frank Melbourne was placed
on trial before Judge Amber Mon
day afternoon. They were formerly
associated under the name of Mel
bourne Brothers, contractors. The
plaintiff claims that In his absence
Frank sold some Of the company
property and that he never got his
share OF the money. Attorney Grant
for the plaintiff and Bow for the de-
fendaRt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-13
Nothing Can Defeat
SfisOOf Buf Death.
LEASED Wire.)

g ALT LAKE, UTAH, Jan.
~ 12.-With the convening
of the legislature today and the
lining up of the various fac
tions, all possibility Of the de-
feat of Apostle Reed Smoot for
the United States senatorship
seems to have vanished. Smoots
managers were out carly lining
UP the Smoot forces and their
reports to their leader were
highly satisfactory to him. An
hour before the legislature was
convened Smoot said: Nothing
now stands in the way of vic
tory for me on Wednesday
night except death.