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The independent., 1903-05-14

To several times the unimproved vai-
ue of his land The ordinary farmer
would gain as a taxpayer, would gain
as capitalist, and most of all as a
workingman; for the returns to labor
on the farm do and always must in
crease or decrease in direct proportion
with the returns to labor in mill and
mine. So again we find that the only
land owners who would lose are those
few monopoliSts whose interests as
landlords, highway lords, coal barons,
iron kings and the like exceed all
their other worldly interests. These
few rule the world now through their
power to legally appropriate wealth
that other men produce, but in num-
bers they are insignificant They work
their will with legislatures and courts
but at the bale. bale. 55eex they they ere tee fey
to count. The peoples elected repre-
sentatives are their obedient servants,
but the people themselves-when they
will-can abolish the privileges and
end the evil domination of these in
dustrial Caesars without revolution,
without confiscation, without disturb
ing reorganization of present indus
trial methods and with no curtail-
ment, but a vast extension OF the
field of individual enterprise and
achievement.
What is really expedient for the
people is right; and, conversely, what
is right is really expedient. Contrary
to the ordinary opinion, the converse
is the more practical and available
form Of the proposition, because while
the human intellect often fails IL
Judging of expediency the human con-
science, however its voice may be
smothered or falsified in verbal III
depreciation, speaks to the secret soul
the clear truth of Righteousness.
GEO. B. ROUNSEVELL.
Cuba, N. Y.
SS>SSSSS
I hereby offer eighty-four triHions
Of dollars reward for an argument
against the single tax that was not
used with equal force and effect in
favor of African slavery. Being thor
oughly familiar with every argument
used in each case, run no risk in
making this offer.-W. II. T. Wake
field.
The independent., 1903-05-14
WOMEN AND ECONOMICS

(Written for Henry George Edition
of The independently
The time has gone by among ra-
tional people in which a woman who
Is interested in anything but embroid-
cry, mending stockings or the latest
novel is "out of her sphere" The
"new woman is better than the Old
one and with their interest in pub
lie questions women have not lost,
but gained in womanliness.
Every girls college has courses in
economics and women are learning
that if they would keep up with the
times at all, they must have an IN
teIligent opinion upon such questions
as the tariff, taxation and the func-
tions of government. They must
lnow that socialists and anarchists
are not the same thing, neither are
they men who go about the country
with a bomb in each pocket with
which to kill the government officials
should occasion offer. Intelligent wo-
men, as we'll as intelligent men. should
know that the single tax is not a
scheme to deprive men OF the lano,
hut to restore it to them; that it is
not simply a rational and wise sys-
| tenn of taxation, but means by Which
equal justice can be secured to all.
No one, either man or woman, can
live without using land, because from
it come all material things. Our 1000,
clothing and shelter can come only by
applying labor to land, and women as
we'll as men must have these. Not
| only have women the same desires and
needs as men, but they must produce
things to satisfy these desires or
accept them from others who do pro-
duce them. Every woman, then,
should be working woman" just
as every man should be a working
man" AS has often been said, there
are but three classes Of people--work'
ingmen, beggar-men and thieves.
If this be true-and 1t surely isis
it not the duty of every woman to
study economies carefully and con-
scientiously that she may know how
wealth is produced, why some people
have so much and others 80 little.
what is rightfully private property and
what is not, and other similar ques-
tions? She should be able to see that
there is reason for the large army OF
the unemployed constantly menacing
the country; that with the large areas
OF unimproved land everywhere about
us-land waiting only for the touch OF
man to bring forth enough to satisfy
the needs of every human being--and
labor equally idle, begging for a
chance to work and produce wealth
she should be able to reason that
something is wrong; that there is a
barrier in the way which must be re-
moved If we would prevent the great
poverty and destitution everywhere
about US.
Women are said to be more tender
hearted than men, yet the majority
| of them are satisfied with giving their
The independent., 1903-05-14
CONCERNING MINISTERS

written for Henry George Edition
OF The independently
Having been a minister since 1886
and a single taxer since 1887, permit
me to say few words about the eff
feet the single tax will have on the
mln1sters-whose general conduct I
have watched more closely for some
time.
The application of the single tax
Will remove from their path-aIong
with many other temptations. COM
mon to all men under present con-
ditions-the temptation either to
keep silent or to take the side of the
rich and mighty on the great moral-
political questions that arise from
time to time-a temptation to which
SO many now succumb.
Being like the rest Of men--econ-
omicaIly independent-they will not
act towards or traitors for fear Of
losing their positions.
Characteristic of the present state
OF affairs Is the counsel / once re-
ceived from an old, experienced and
successful member Of the minis
terial profession. Said he: eff you
want to be successful minister, you
must leave reforms severely alone''--
an eminently sound advice, which, by
the way, I have not followed.
J. AUGUST DELLGREN.
p Minneapolis, Mimi.
&SSSSS&
II is estimated that the cost of as
sessing and collecting the single tax
would not exceed one-fourth of one
per cent, but the cost under the pres.
ent system exceeds twenty per cent
This saving would far more than sup.
port public schools.-W. H. T. w.
The independent., 1903-05-14

old clothes to those in want or in be-
longing to various relief societies. Can
they not see that charity not only
does not abolish poverty, but increases
it?
Free the land and thus make II
possible for everyone to earn good
living and charity organizations wit!
die natural death.
Under free conditions women need
not marry for a home, but will be able
to support themselves. Wives are to-
because they are not financially inde'
pendent. A large number Of women
are dependent upon some man for sup
port, condition which is degrading
to both parties.
What we want, and what we must
have IL we would save our country
from destruction, is clear under
standing OF human rights and equal
justice, for women as well as for
men. We must not only believe, but
obey the law of equal freedom which
makes no distinction with regard to
sex, color or nationality. Every hu-
man being has the same rights as ev-
cry other human being and one of
these rights is to the use Of land be-
cause of our equal right to life and
the necessity of land to life.
Let women, then, study social ques :
tions seriously for their future well
fare depends upon the right solution
of them.
FLORENCE A. BURLEIGH.
Germantown, Pa.
@S<SS$
We preach a religion sublime, wa
practice q religion condoning injus-
tice and fraud, then we pray for the
coming Of the kingdom. Single Tax
Paster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
CENTRAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. TO- The
Central league was launched yester-
day at the Grand hotel i'm this city.
The circuit will be Evansville. Terre
Haute, Marion, Anderson, FIT. Wayne.
South Bend, Dayton and Wheeling.
Six of the cities are Indiana towns.
Anderson was accepted late at night
when it was found Springfield, Ohio,
could not make good its guarantee as
To ground. Wheeling was accepted
upon the absolute guarantee that
Sunday ball can be played there.
Those in attendance at the meeting
were: c. Haldeman, Marion; q. w.
Bement, Evansville: l.. ID. Smith. Terre
Haute; Isaac Mautner. Fl. Wayne;
William Goungman, Dayton; +. p.
Carson, c. l.. Goetz, George Z. Wolf
and {. y. Fasctt. South Bend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16

has previously presented his views in
this city, addressing the meeting of
the head officers held here some
weeks ago. Last evening he hall was
we'll filed, many being present from
the Woodmen camps of the surround
ing country. The speaker was intro
duced by NJ. L. Sweeney and spoke
nearly two hours, being frequently
applauded by sympathetic audience.
Higher Than Necessary
Mr.. johnson reiterated his declara-
tion that he is unalterably opposed to
the radical measures proposed by the
adjustment cummitte holding that
the rates proposed are altogether
higher than necessary. He declared
that if common laboring men had to
pay such prices for their insurance
they would go uninsured and that
with so many cheaper societies in
the field they would simply transfer
their allegiance to some of the or
CARNATIONS competing with the Wood
men.
The speaker did not maintain that
no sort of revision is advisable, but
he insisted that fat raise of 20 cents
give leeway under which the mem
bers could take their time about eX-
amining into the question of adequate
rates. He held that fraternity and
not insurance should be the keynote
of the order and that any change
tending to operate against the for
mer should be made only after ma
turc deliberation.
Among his statements in regard TO
the general attitude of the member
ship on the question Mr.. Johnson said
that there is not camp in the iuris-
diction that is in favor of the plan
proposed. At the head office today
this was officially denied. and in sup
port of the contention that there is
at least one camp whose members
have been converted u telegram was
exhibited that was received this morn
ing from Hannibal, Mo. stating that
the camp of that city numbering over
five hundred members at the largest
meeting of the winter had last even
ing voted unanimously to indOrse the
committees table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
INTERESTING LECTURES
AT ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

The course of popular lectures Civ
en- under the auspices of the Dayen-
port academy of Sciences at Science
hall. corner of Seventh and Brady
streets, in that city, is attracting
much interest not only across the
river but among the Rock Island peo-
pie who are interested in the line of
subjects being treated. The first of
these lectures was given the 10th of
the present month and the second
viii be given tomorrow evening. All
are given Saturday evenings.
The subject for tomorrow evening
is The Sonora Desert" and it will he
discussed by Prof. Thomas H. Me-
Bride, of the State University of Iowa.
The lecture will treat not only of the
desert in question but of the phe-
nomena that led to the forming of
other deserts and facts concerning
them that science has uncovered.
The third lecture will be given by
Prof. {. {. Nutting. of the State Uni
versity of Iowa. Jan. "a, and the sub
iect will be Life on Board the t. :.
:. AIbatrOsS." The AIbatross. as is
generally known, is the government
boat that is kept for the purpose of
taking soundings, dredging for deep
sea curiosities and otherwise increas-
ing the knowledge of man of the
depths of the ocean. Prof. Nutting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of Il
discovery that will surely lengthen
life is made by Editor o. ii. Downey,
of Churubusco, Ind. Il wish to state -
he writes, that DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption is the most
infallible remedy that I have ever
known for coughs, colds and grip. It's
invaluable to people with weak lungs.
Having this wonderful medicine no
one need dread pneumonia or con-
sumption. Its relief is instant and
cure certain" HartZ e. Ullcmeyer
guarantee every so cent and 81 bot
tie, and give trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
IS FOUND INSANE
John e. Downing, of Edgington,
is Committed to Hospital
at WatertoWn.
FORMER RESIDENT OF THIS CITY
Drives Members of Family About
With Loaded Shotgun
Neighbors Act.

John +. Downing, former resident
of this city and one of the Downing
brothers who formerly conducted he
foundry on Ninth street, was last ev-
ening adiudged insane in the county
court by a jury composed of DR.. JOS
eph DeSilva, II. S. Dart, w. j. Ransom,
Peppers. Worrying over business
matters was the assigned cause.
Downing. who is n years of age,
has been living with his family on IA
farm near Taylor Ridge. lie has been
acting quccrly for some time and the
neighbors have kept watch upon him.
The evidence before the jury that in
vestigated the case showed that We'd
nesday night he had threatened the
lives of the members of his family
and at one time drove them all out of
the house. In the morning neighbors
coming to the place found a shotgun.
with which he had procured prompt
ness in obedience to his orders, stand
ing beside the head of his bed with a
loaded she'll in one of the chambers.
Brings Family to Town.
Yesterday morning he hitched Il
team to wagon, and compelling all
the members of the family to get
ready and come along. ne drove to
this city and stopped during the day
with a relative in the lower part of
the city. \ couple of the neighbors.
thoroughly alarmed for the safety of
the wife and children. followed and
during the day located him. In the
they lodged complaint and
Downing was taken in charge by the
sheriff's forces. He was ordered com
mitted to the Watertown hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
1t VIII Snrprise Nou-TrY 1t.

it is the medicine above all others
for catarrh and is worth it's weight in
gold. EIy's Cream Balm does all that
is claimed for it.-B. w. Spcrry, Hart
ford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely's Cream Balm and the
disagreeablc catarrh all left him.
c. Olmstead, Arcola, III.
The balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so
cents, or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
Unconscious From Group.

During a sudden and terrible at
tack of Group our little girl was un-
conscious from strangulation," says
A. l.. Spafford, postmaster, Chester,
Mich, land dose of One Minute
Cough Cure was administered and re-
peated often. 1t reduced the swelling
and inflammation, cut the mucous and
shortly the child was resting easy
and speedily recovered" 1t cures
coughs, colds, lagrippe and all throat
and lung troubles. One Minute Cough
Cure fingers in the throat and chest
and enables the lungs to contribute
pure. health giving oxygen to the
blood.
Harper House pharmacy; y. j.
Reiss drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16

Will treat not only of the scientific
work done by the ship and it's crew,
but will give some idea of the sort of
life led by those who pursue scientific
researches on board.
The Hawaiian Islands" will be the
subject of the next lecture Jan. 81.
also by Prof. Nutting. In this not
only the better known of this inter
esting group will be considered, but
something will be said concerning the
less known of them. y feature of
this will be the light that il will
throw upon the birds of the tropics
1t, in common with the others, will
be illustrated with stereopticon views
that will greatly add to the effective
ness of the presentation.
The fifth lecture will be given by
Prof. Frederick Starr, of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, Feb. :. and his sub
ject will be The Iroquois Indians"
Prof. Starr is well known to the peo-
pie of this vicinity, having appeared
in the tri-cities on former occasions.
and his lecture Will be looked forward
to with pleasure.
The sixth and last lecture will lie
given Feb. II by Prof. Laenas G..
Weld, of the University of Iowa. Are
Other Worlds InhabIted?" will be the
subject of the discourse. In his eN-
into this fascinating theme
Prof. Weld will delye deep into the
mysteries of the heavens as revealed
by the various agencies known to as
tronomers and he will endeavor to
show the reasOnablencss of supposing
that the other planets are inhabited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
SECRETARY TO BE HERE

Rev. Clarence f. Eberman, field see
rotary of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety, is on a tour of the western
states and will be in this city to de
liver an address before the Rock ISL
and county Endeavorers. He will be
heard at the Memorial Christian
church in the evening of Sunday. Jan.
%. Invitations have been sent to the
different societies in Rock Island. Mo-
line and the adjacent country for
members to be present. Mr. Eberman
Will speak in Davenport the afternoon
of the same day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
The Secret ofLonr life

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy, regular
action, and in quickly destroying
deadly disease germs. Electric Bit
tiers regulate stomach, liver and kid
neys, purify the blood and give a
splendid appetite. They work Won
ders in curing kidney troubles, female
complaints, nervous diseases, consti-
patton, dyspepsia and malaria. Wig
orous health and strength always fol
low their use. Only so cents; guaran-
teed by Hartz & Ullemeyer, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
vASELINENOGOODFO FOR HAIR
DandruT Germ Thrives In 1t, as Well as in
All Grease,

All Grease.
y well-lnown Chicago hair special
list invited the Inter-Ocean reporter
to come to his office and see, under a
microscope. how IL germ that caus-
es dandruff thrives in yaseline. The
specialist said that all hair prepara-
tions containing grease simply fur
nish food for the germs and help to
propagate them. The only way to
cure dandrufT is to destroy the germs.
and the only hair preparation that
will do that is Newbro's Herpicide
Destroy the cause, you remove the
effect" Without dandruff no falling
hair. no badness. Ask for HerpiciCle
1t is the only destroyer of the dam
druff germ. For sale by T. II. Thorn
as, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
warning. warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
A Life at Stake.

If you but knew the splendid merit
of Foley's Honey and Tar you would
never he without it. y dose or two
will prevent an attack of pneumonia
or Ia grippe. 1t may save your life.
AL druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16
JOHNSON is HEARD
Head Attorney Speaks in OPPOSE
ton to Woodmen Committee
Rate Readjustment.
TOO HIGH FOR LABoRING GLASSES
Holds Fraternity and Not Insurance
Should be keynote of
Society.

Head Attorney j. G. Johnson, of the
Modern Woodmen, last evening deliv-
cred an address at the Y. NJ. c. A..
auditorium under the auspices
of Woodmen camps of this
vicinity upon the reimbursement
question. AS is generally known. the
head attorney is the leader of those
opposed to the committees plan and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-16

Our prices with 9TH
erS to know who sells
groceries the lowest.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-22
Sc FORMA EN-
WASHING TON
I'm Estado Mayor del
Ejercito

Ea Washingt IN se ha organiz sdo
In Junta de oficiales del Ej6reito que
ha de elegir cusrenta y dos oficiales
para formar el Estado Mayor del
e i6reito de los Essados. ri Mayor
q sneral 8. B. M. Young es ell Pre-.
sidente do 10 Junta. Para ser els'
gido miembro del Estado Mayor, ae
nacesita estar entire los grades de
Tenients 9 y Coronel. Nirg6n
general puede pertenecer Al Estado
Mayor, & exception del Mayor Gs
neral Young, quien ser& Ell Primer
Jefe y de otro general que ocupar<
el segundo pusato de 10 JefAtura.
Susnan los nombres de los Gene
rales Corbin, Nc Artur y ChAffse.
L. ley no requiere que el Tsniente
General Niles, que fue ell Conan
dante do las tropas que el dia 25 De
Julio desembsrsAron en- Puerto Ri
60, sea necesariamsnte el Ter. Jefe
del Estado Mayor. Hay probabili;
dades de que tan pronto Sc retire ell
General Miles de II comandaneis del
Ej6rcito, pase ocupar "a elevado
cargo el Mayor General Cha fac.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-22
TraS perSianaS

Le tengo mas miedo G unss persia.
ras cerradAs que { Glen 2olicias ne.
cretos.
De 6stos, puede uno .evAdirse; pc
70 de la stisbas de- iquellas, no se
salva nj ell ApuntAdor como en- el
drama de Echegaray.
La stisbonas nuncR tiene NADIA que
hAcer, como no sen guitar In tirA de
pelleio al pr6iimo.
No se mueva del punto de ga ase.
cho, y desde allf todo todo 10 sabe y
10 que no sAbe 10 inventa.
Els una GACETA viviente. Sc <edi.
tts tantRa veces romo sea neeesario,
que por 10 regular on cada vez que
llega slguna vista.
Y empit "a el di&logo zRls nero:
-Vfste & Fulanits estA msf1ana
Que bonita estabA!; lkstima que SEA
tan eoqueta!
-lCoqueta a6loi y enamorAda co.
mo ella sols 49,.
Dime, querida. Sde que vivirk Zu
tAnor Esta mA11ana 10 vi pasar con
xapAtos de ch&rol.
-Yo he dido decir que 90 nm mu.
chacho muy trabaiador.
Pues & mi me han asegurado que
es nm specaiss,
Pero los mas insoportables, SON
los hombres stisbAaores,
Muy peinaditos, con sire afsmina-
do, en- vex de trabAjar, g de ocupar.
40 de algo 6til, son tambien la sga-
cetaD del barrio.
Sc les ocurrs 6 uno sscupir, ? ya
en- todA 10 calle sc comenta de tai
mArer el hecho, que yA no solo ha
escupido, sino que ha arr fojado 10
sangrs. Con gran naturalidad d.
CEN:
Zxtsnejo estk tfsico.
lPobres de los que est&n al slcan'
ce de su vists, puss quedan CONVEX
tidos en- spastos de los stisbAdoress.
LeGiS de York.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-22
Rehabilitation
de DreyfuS
Sensation en- la Camara
Francesa

Paris, Abril 10. Vuelve & produ.
cir sgitaei6n en- todos los cfrculoa
ell proceso del capitAn Drey fus.
Como resultado de To- vCtAeion
efectuada syer en- la OAmara de loa
diputados, Be &a por &c egura 10 revl
sion del citado proceso con objeto
de declarar 10 inocencia del K ca
pit&n.
L. votacion de aver y 10 seguri-
dad de la revision han siao resultA'
do del discurso pronuncisdo por Mr.
JAures, diputado socislista y vice.
pIesisente de 10 Camars.
Ea el curse del debate J.ares pre-
sent6 ell document0 falso contenten'
do las anotaciones hechas, segnn en-
tonees Sc djjo, por el propio Empe'
rador de AlemAnia y que sirvi6 para
dsmostrar 10 culpabilidad de Drey
fus. ~
El mismo Jaurss present6 adem&s
del anterior doeumento, otro muy
importante para llevar al Amino de
sus comps f1eros, 10 conviction de
que es necesalio rehabilitAr & Drey'
fus, declar&ndole iuocente del cri'
men de alta traieion por cuya su'
puestA comision ss le hizo victims
de tantas crueldadss.
Ri segundo documento 60 10 earta
que ell general Pellieux dirigi6 & Mr..
Cavaignac, y que fue ocaltada por
este, en- la que le suplicaba le fuese
admitiSa 10 aimision del cargo que
oeupabA en- el ej6rcito, porque sus
suneriores la obliQAhAn 6 COmeter
delitos de .lsifcaciou.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-22
HORRIBLE HOMICIDE
en- una pObIaci6n cubana

Giblra, Cubs, Abril lin el
csyo do Bariay, se dessrroll6 nm
saDgfiento drama que Ien6 de pa.
vor 6 todo sque1 vecindario.
Agustin Perez Lsguna, vecino de
aqusl barrio, trst6 de eometerl 81
horrendO erimen de estupro en- una
nina de 8 amos, sobrina suys, llama
d. Luisa Perez Caballero, pero al
yer fAllidos sus brutalss deseos le
di6 mxerte, degoll&ndola.
El homiei&a, una vez cometiao
sl crimen y espAntad0 de On obra,
trat6 do suicidarse, empleando una
navsja barbera, CON 10 eual nc infri6
una terrible harida en- sl euello.
A las docs y neais, p. N. fue CON
ducido en- una camilla 6 ID estsci6n
sanitaria y escoltsdo por los guar
dias rnrales Pablo Fernandez y Ma
nuel Exori, quedAndo 6 disposition
del juez de Instruction.