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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
The Trust BarOns.

When the feudal barons Of old first
began to wax strong they confined
their depredatIons to their immediate
vicinity, but as they increased in pow
er and wealth they surged over great
er territory and contested with each
other for the mastery. 1t is much the
same with our modern feudal barons.
the trusts. They have gone through
the first formative stage and have be-
come SO powerful that some of them
are aiming at universal control and
now in the third stage of their exist
ence are falling foul of each other.
The railroad barOns are said to have
declared war against the steel and
sugar barOns, of course with an idea Of
plundering them of some of the wealth
they have absorbed from the people.
1t is hardly probable that the consum-
ers Will profit by the contention. for all
the barons are united on one point, and
that is to charge ali the traffic will
bear" their fight being as to who shall
retain the largest percentage.
There is some evidence that the rail
road barOnS have stopped the payment
of special rebates to the steel and
sugar barons, and these arrogant COM
bines are protesting. Some of the trust
barons are more fortunate or rather
were more farsighted. for they control
the avenues of transportation for their
products and thus make a double
profit. The Standard Oil trust owns or
controls most of the pipe lines and
has a controlling interest in some of
the great railroads and a large inter
est in others. The anthracite coal
trust is the most complete monopoly,
as It not only owns most OF the coal
fields, but also most of the railroads
that reach the coal fields. The coal
barOnS make more profit from trans
portatiOn than from the mining of the
coal and plumber every one who buys
ton by about doubling the price it
should he sold at The beef baronS
have created Il monopoly in another
way-they control the stOckyards and
the refrigerator cars that the beef must
be carried in.
The power of the barons of old was
curbed by the overlordship of the king
or emperor, and in turn by the peo-
pie themselves. who controlled IegiSla-
ton. In the United States today the
trusts are SO powerful that they con
troll the majority of the representa-
tives OF the people and there is none to
curb them.
There never was n time more urgent
for the people to scan closely the rec
ord of those who are to represent their
interests and to demand of those who
seek their suffrage a pledge that they
Will vote to reform the system before
it becomes beyond control. The tariff
is one of the chief bulwarks of the
trust barOns, and the reduction of the
protection that was enacted in the in
terest of monopoly must be the first
step in undressing the trusts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
RoOseveIt's Abuse of Former Presi-
denf6

President Roosevelt in the course
of his writings has taken oc-
CasiOn to eXcoriatc each of
Americas chief executives from
jefferson TO Lincoln. with the sole
exception of John Quincy Adams. His
apparent disregard of national pre-
cedents and traditions may possibly be
explained by his opinions of those who
created those presidents. The follow
ing quotations are from the latest edi-
lions of the presidents books. and may
be easily verified by referring TO the
pages cited:
Jefferson: "Timid and shifty doctri-
naire." life Of Benton. p. 73): The
most incapable executive who ever
filled the presidents chair" (Naval
War of 1912, p. 1850
Madison: Incapable" naval War.
y. +55); results of his administration
brought shame and disgrace to Amer
lea" in the war of 1912. CThe Winning
of the West. vol 1. p. 1860.
Monroe: With no special ability"
tBentOn. p. 40; as secretary of war
under Madison. a triumph of imbecil-
ity 10 the last" NAVAL War, p. 456).
Jackson: Ignorant" Benton, p.
73).
Van Buren,: Faithfully served the
mammon of unrighteOusness. He sue
ceeded because of, and not in spite of.
his moral shortcomings" tBenton. p.
1877.
Harrison. Taylor. Fillmore: Small
presidents" Benton. p. 292).
Ty1pr-- hos h-.,,, . -
OGRE man: but this is unwarranted
fiattery. He was a politician of mon
umen;sl littlaness. His chief mental
and moral attributes were peevish-
ness. f-etful obStinacy. inconsistency"
etc, Ten, -. .. 239l.
Polk: Excepting Tyler. the very
smallest of the line of small presidents
who came in between Jackson and Lin
coin" (Benton. p. 1927.
Pierce: Small politician. Of low ca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

all their millions to the east instead of
flooding the western banks with their
hard earned money.
The high prices came all right. too
high for the bankers and their custom
ers. Instead of prosperity came disas-
ter. The tariff foStered high prices,
begOt extravaganza and speculation.
Lands advanced to unheaTd of prices,
far beyond their true value, where it
duce enough to pay interest on the in
vestments. The banks under Shaw's
eXhilarating promise of continued high
prices loaned to the land and stock
spectators on boom estimates of val
ueS, and those that are able are still
paying interest. Other bankers Specu-
lated with their customers money
Some of them have paid the forfeit
with their lives. Secretary Shaw is
still talking high prices and prosperity
and is, as the leading member of RooSe-
veltS cabinet, to stump the country for
the Republican ticket. Stand pat is his
slogan, and prices will still advance,
and the Republican tariff is panic
proof. All the voters have to do IS to
let we'll enough alonc''-that is, vote
the Republican ticket. Fools rush in
where angels fear To tread, and Shaw
is to rush seventy-five speeches at the
poor dupcS that will listen to his vapor-
ings, and other bankers will speculate
until the inevitable comes if Shaw is
followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

1t is absolutely necessary to save
Vermont this year. and so a cold wave
from Indiana was sent down there
in the person of Senator Fairbanks.
When it becomes necessary for the re
publiCans 10 throw the members of the
cabinet and a part of the presidential
ticket into the Green Mountain STATE.
the situation is about as bad as demo
Gratis could wish.-SprinGield Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
TO CURE ANY DISEASE.
The Cause Must be Removed, Sams
Way With DandruT.

XIII the germ that causes daudTuG
falling hair and badness, you viii hay.
no more dandruff and your hair mrs
grow luxuriantly. NewbrOs E,--ic.d
not only contains the dandrUT gem
destroyer, but it Is also a most delight
fCl hair dressing for regular toilet use
No other hair preparation is On tai
scientific basis Of destoyin- the daodru@
germs. It stops all irritation. keePz H.
scalp sweet, pure and wholesome. Re-
member that something cla.mcI 70 E.
Just IS good viii not do the work q
genuine HerpiciGe. sod b. Is1E-
druggists. send To-. IN stamp for San,
Pc to The Herri-ide Co. Detroit. 5Iic.
For sale By I. Il. Thomas, druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

The worlds history will not furnish
parallel to the bloody picture now
exhibited in the far east. Apparently
the full forces of the Japanese and
Russian armies are engaged in an I'M
broken line of conflict extending over
80 miles or more in which nearly half
million combatants are desperately
engaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications OF argumenta-
tive character, political or religious,
must have real name attached for pub
LEGATION. No such articles will be print
ed over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

II tn" Republican organs believe. as
they say they do. that Roosevelt and
Fairbanks will be elected. what's the
need of worrying about Senator Davis
age?-Fort Wayne Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

1t is computed that in the nine
teenth century 100000 men were
killed in battle. Has it ever occurred
to Theodore the Terrible that this is
one form of race suicide?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

An entire family. husband. wife anu
four children. have arrived in Minnea-
polls. having walked all the way from
Kansas. That shows To what length
people will go to get out of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

Had just about given up trying to
guess why John d. Rockefeller wished
To buy the United Salt company. when
We happened to think about Johnny
d Ir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

When did the republicans ever re-
wise the tariff for any other purpose
than TO benefit favored manufacturers
at the expense of the whole people?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

If the republicans are so certain
that Roosevelt and Fairbanks will be
elected. why this worriment among
them on the score of Senator Davis
age2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

Mr.. Bryan's firm belief that Parker
will be elected is one Of the best indi-
cations of the union of the democratic
voters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Saturday, September 3, 1904.

PUCK" which supported Mckinley
in SO and 1900, favOrs Roosevelt for
emperor. but Parker for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

pacity and mean surroundings" (Ben-
ton, p. 345).
Buchanan: One of the small pres
idents,' (Benton, p. 1922.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

The price of meat is advancing be
cause the meat trust is endeavoring
to beat the wages of employees below
a living price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
THE Argos.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Eecond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. I'm
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
SMALL TAX SALE.
Only One Hundred and Forty-three
Properties Offered.

The annual sale Of Mahaska county
property for taxes was calico Monday
morning by County Treasurer W. w.
Eby, at ten o'clock, in the treasurer's
Office in the court house.
Only one hundred and forty-three
pieces of property were sold for taxes
and only thirteen pieces were passed
for want Of bids. This number is nm
usually small and was only two In ex-
ces Of the small record Of last year,
which was a record breaker.
The number of bidders for the prop
erty advertised for sale was not large
and the bidding was about as It usual
ly Is al a treasurer's sale. The eale
lasted less than one and a half hours.
The small number Of properties sold
speaks well for the prosperity Of the
county and the towns OF the county,
and shows the people to BIO In q good
financial condition.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08

hSoudulSS n. l.. bdWSOu anu puO'
Brown, of Beacon, and Ella Grace and
Emma Goddard, of Rose Hill, were in
the city last evening attending the
festivities Of the Rebekah lodge, re-
turning home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. o. Hoffmire, of La
cey, who have been the guests of
their daughter, Mrs. G.. e. McCombs,
returned to their home this morni-.g.
They were accompanied by their
daughter and son, Bertram, who will
visit them.
tFrom Mondays Daily.)
Mrs. H. I. Rodgers went to New
Sharon Saturday to visit her sister.
Miss Carrie Butler went to New
Sharon Saturday for an over Sunday
visit.
Miss Myrtle Rhine went to New
Sharon Saturday for an over Sunday
visit.
Mrs. Annie Minzie Of Peoria, Ill,
was in the city Saturday enroute to
Lacey.
Miss Florence Baker went to Grin
nell Saturday to attend TO her pas.
toral duties.
Miss Stella Green went to New
Sharon Saturday to take up her
school work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
BIG PRICE FOR STEER
Winner in Fat Stock Show Brings
SO Cents Per Pound.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-The big steer,
Clear Lake Jute H., winner of the In
ternational grand championship at the
live stock show here, was sold to a
New York firm for $36 per hundred
pounds.
Probably the greatest freak attrac.
tion of the exposition is the largest
steer in the world. Inc animal
weighs more than a ton and a half
and the owner, E. c. Baker, Of Manila,
Iowa, says that by proper feeding he
could put 400 pouncs more on the
beast. This colossal steer is not en-
tered in any class, being shipped To
the show for exhibition purposes only,
It's actual weight is 1850 pounds. 1t
is white in color, with roam spots on
its heavy body.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
SIX VICTIMS oE FIRE.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. Sin a fire
which was remarkable for its rapidity
and awful havoc, Mrs. Rock Perry, of
Nc. 4 Chatham street, and two Of her
children were burned to death Sunday
evening. Rock Perry, the husband,
and his son Henry, and daughter, An
ME Perry, were forced to stand in the
street and see the tragedy. The force
full though kindly efforts Of the police
kept them from rushing into the
flames for their loved ones. The dead
are: Mrs. Rock Perry, 35 years old;
Harmer Perry, three years old, and
Charles Perry, two years old. The fire
is thought to have been caused by a
spark from a coal stove setting fire to
the carpet, which Mrs. Perry was
cleaning with gasoline. The first
thing known about the fire was when
flames were seen issuing from the
front door Of the house. Neighbors
who watched the fire from its start
said that never a sound or cry or
moan issued from the death chamber
on the fire. Mrs. Perry, from her po-
s1ton on the hoor when found, seemed
TO have been rendered unconscious in
stantly, and then became prey to the
flames. Harmer was found at her side
and Charles was near the door. He
evidently had made an effort to es-
cape. but his little, weak body was
unable to Withstand the onslaught Of
fame and smoke. The house was de-
stroyed inside Of ten minutes after the
explosion.
Kansas City, Dec. 5.-A special to
the Times from Denison, Tex, says:
Three persons were burned to death
in a fire that destroyed a rooming
house here Sunday. The dead are: John
Uhnweiler, Dallas, Tex; Albert Har-
ris, Bakersville. o., and Fred Ander-
SON, Tennessee. Thirty-fve guests es-
capped from the building by jumping
from second story windows.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
BIRTHS, DEATHS MARRIAGES

GREGGOR. - Born, to David L..
Greggor and wife, a nine-pound son.
HAMILTON. - Died, of ptomaine
poisoning, at 1:40 o'clock a. m, Sun
day, december 4, 1904, at the home of
the parents on North Ninth street,
Hortense, only child Of NJ. and Mrs.
Verne Hamilton, aged 7 months and
25 days.
The funeral was held from the par
ents' home at ten o'clock Monday
morning, Rev. A. Cato Kaye oficiat-
ing, and interment was made in Forest
cemetery. The parents have the sym
pathy of a host of friends in their
bereavement. The death of the little
one was touching and sad in the ex-
IRENE. The little one was the only
child and the home of this most
worthy young couple is left comfort
less and sad beyond measu in the
passing away of the little daughter.
LLEWYN.-Died, at st. Louis at
the city hospital, Nov. Is, 1904, Dave
J. Llewyn, from severe burns received
in a wreck Nov. 13. Dave was firing
on the Wabash passenger between De
catur, ILL.,, and st. Louis, No. His
father, brother and brother-in-law and
cousins Of Beacon were with him dur
ing his illness and two cousins from
Danville, ILL.,, all of whom accompan-
led the remains home. Also WI fire.
men. One was Dawes roommate for
two years. The remains arrived at
Beacon Sunday morning on the seven
o'clock train. The funeral was held
Monday afternoon from the Beacon
Congregational church. Funeral SER
mon by Rev. R. W. Hughes, of Oska-
loosa. He was a member Of the W.
o. W., Red Men of Oskaloosa, 3. of l..
T. and 1. o. G. T. His age was 81
years, and 10 days. He was born and
raised in Beacon. Was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Moses Llewyn. Dave was
an excellent young man, an example
for many. The esteem in which he
was held was shown by the many
friends VINO attended his funeral and
by the many beautiful flowers that
were received. Burial at Forest GEM
etery, Oskaloosa. He leaves to mourn
his death father, mother, one brother
and two sisters, with a host of rela-
tives and friends.
Gods ways are always just,
Although they seem severe.
tbs earth to earth and DUST to dust
Immortality reigneth not here.
And when the parting hour has come,
And we must bid farewell
To the loved ones of our earthly home,
May angels whisper, Gall is WELL"
Mr.. and Mrs. Nose Llewyn wish to
thank all their friends and neighbors
who SC kindly assisted them in their
late bereavement and death of their
son and brother.
MI. and Mrs. Nose Llewyn.
. MI. and Mrs. M. E. Llewyn.
Miss Mary Llewyn. .
MI. and Mrs. Lon Trotter.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
SKATING RINK FILLED.
Pleasure Park VIII Soon Be Read,
For Lovers Of Sport.

The filling of the new skating rink
at Crystal park was completed this
afternoon and the lake that will ac-
commodate the skaters of the city this
winter Is an accomplished fact. The
water was turned in Friday and has
been flowing ever since. The ground
at first absorbed the water rapidly on
account Of the extreme dryness, but
this has now stopped and the entire
space was flied this afternoon and
will be ready for the skaters within a
very short time.
Messrs. Thos. Donahue and r. G.
Coates, who have the management Of
the park. are more than pleased with
the prospects Of the rink and with
anything like a favorable season there
will be great sport for all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08

Miss Iva Evans went to New
Sharon Saturday for an owe Sunday
visit with her parents.
Miss Maud Kindig of New Sharon,
woh has been the guest of her
brother, returned nome Saturday
Mrs. D. N. Dilley of Lacey, who has
beer the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Albert Coulter, returned to her home
Saturday.
Mrs. w. II. Williams Of Kansas
City, who has been visiting near
here, went to Givin Saturday to visit
other friends.
Mrs. /. w. Bowdle of New Sharon
who has been here inspecting the
new home they have bought, return
ed to New Sharon Saturday
Welcome Mowry, ex-railroad com
missioner, has disposed of his valu-
able 320-acre farm in Tama county,
and hereafter will make his home in
Traer.
Burlington claims that If Rusty"
Owens plays baseball next year at
all he will play at Burlington, not
withstanding his statements to the
contrary.
Abba Union: j. D. Mickey, a con.
tractor and builder of Oskaloosa, was
in Abba this week and placed a bid
on building the mine workers hall at
Hooking.
Report has reached this city that
Will Hull and Miss Kathrine Whita,
ker, both formerly of this city, were
married in Seattle on Thanksgiving
day. Many friends here will extend
congratulations and best wishes.
Sigourney News: Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Wells, of Oskaloosa, were in Sigour
ney Monday on their way home from
a visit in North English. Bert is a
printer on the Globe and he called
around at The News to see our plant.
He says the old thing can't be beat In
Iowa.
The little girl whose picture plays
such a prominent part in the adver,
tisements of the Mega Horns" is a
daughter of Mrs. Anna Taylor, of New
York, and granddaughter of DR.. ana
Mrs. J.. w. Morgan, of this city. The
little tot is holding her dog up to hear
the music and the picture was taken
from life.
Ottumwa Courier: William J.Knott,
of Ottumwa, and Miss Jane Egbart, OF
Melrose, were married last evening at
the home of the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Knott, TOT Bashaw
street. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. R. L. Patterson, of Oskaloosa,
formerly pastor Of the Willard Street
Methodist Episcopal church.
Eddyville Tribune: Miss Ella
Wright, who has been filling the posi-
ton of s~tenographer for the Red Min
eral Springs Water Co., departed for
Chicago Wednesday where she will
make her future home. Miss Wright
has made many friends here who SIN
cerely regret her departure and wish
her the best success in her new home.
At the request of the vestry, Bish-
op Morrison has appointed the Rev.
Allen Judd, formerly of Oskaloosa,
Is priest-in-chargeof the st. Johns
church at Clinton for the period of
one year. Mr.. Judd assumed his
duties yesterday. AS a special mis-
sionary Of the Episcopal church ne
has been given the title and offices
Of archdeacon and for seven years
he has been in close touch with the
people by a of his work. He is
a native Of Canada, but has lived the
greater part Of his life in Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
p FOUL L

Mysterious Death Of MIL Owner Link
ed With Recent Strike.
Milwaukee, Dec. 5.--John p. Nolan,
q prominent mill man Of the Fox river
valley, was found dead near Appleton
last night. There is evidence Of foul
play. The police connect his death
with the recent big paper mill strike
in the valley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
C. YER PLOEG,
orney.at-L aw.

Over Pixies Drug Store. Ne:
phone, 344. 99-4Sm6
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-05-05

Mrs. w. G. Delaney spent Sunday in
Atlanta.
We are glad to see Mr.. J. w. Stovall
out again after three weeks sickness.
Mrs. Ben Wellons, of Knoxville, is
visiting relatives here.
The regular team of Kennesaw Lodge
will go to Smyrna Saturday night to
confer the Masters degree.
WANTED-To buy or swap for cheap,
gentle horse Address, P. o. Box 176,
Marietta.
Mr.. E. P Crenshaw, revenue gauger,
has been been changed from Hampton,
Ca, to Orchard Hill, ca.
Mr.JFP,Lindley and wife, of Powder
Springs, were guests of Hon. s. A
Anderson and wife last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. McCulloch and
children, of Rockmart, were guests of
relatives here the past few days.
Mr.. F. E. A. Schilling has the con-
tract to do the cornice and tin work on
the Gober building.
The annual singing at Sardis Church
last Sunday, in this county, was attend
ed by $500 people, it is said.
The Brumby Chair Company will at
once build two story brick addition,
70 by 100 feet, on north side of present
buildings.
The contract for the plumbing, roof
ing and cornice work on the Freyer
building has been given to Mr.. F. E. A.
Schilling.
On Sunday morning May 18th, Rev
Fletcher Walton will preach at the
Methodist Church sermon on the
subject Home" which he earnestly
hopes all parents, sons and daughters
will hear, as it will contain matter of
vital Importance.
The next in the series of socials given
under the auspices of the Missionary
and Aid Society of the Baptist Church,
will be at the home of Mrs. Albert
Dobbs on Thursday, May 9TH, from
three to five p. m. Come everybody
and enjoy social afternoon and help
worthy cause.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-05-05
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

The city coal dealers were out of coal
last week, and the Marietta Paper Mill
kindly supplied the peoples wants in
that line.
The man who does not believe in ad
vertising is the one who makes the
loudest appeal to the newspapers to
suppress news matter that is likely to
hurt his business.
MARRIED-Suuday afternoon last at
Capt w. r. Turner's, Mr.. Berta Black
stock and Miss Jessie Huffaker, both of
Atlanta. Rev J Fl Patton performed
the ceremony.
Judge Gober carried Cobb by more
than 500 majority. This is very signif-
icant, and especially so when we con-
slider the fact that Mr.. Morris has al
ways carried the county when Judge
Gober did not oppose him.
Free Press.
1t is rumored that Hon. G. H. Griffin,
of Cobb, will be candidate for speaker
of the house of representatives. He
has won a signal victory, leading the
ticket in four-cornered race.-Alpha-
retta Free Press.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-05-05

We don't want any more of such poll
tics in the Blue Ridge circuit. The
recent race left wounds that won't heal
in years. 1t is the height of folly to
allow politics-yellow politics at that
to break up old friendships. --Alpharetta
Free Press.
Mrs. A. D. Bentley, of Holly Springs,
was here shopping Monday. Mr.. Bent
ley was attending ordinary's court in
regard to the M. A Ponder property.