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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

mean the power to initiate a new sys-
tenn of railway charges and railway
freight rates. The railway commits
sion itself, in its report to congress.
says:
This procedure (of revising rates)
lis essentially judicial in character and
form and bears no resemblance in
any degree to the arbitrary admins
trative action, which would result un-
der the authority to make tariffs Of
rates absolutely for the railways,
either in the first instance or after
some form of hearing or investiga-
ton"
The people have watched with
Industrial trusts. These organiza-
lions in their varied ramihcations
have reached out until practically
every man doing business today feels
the effect of their gigantic power. 1t
Is claimed, and by many people be-
lieved that these trusts largely con-
troll the transportation companies.
That the trusts do In many instances
dictate the rate which they (the
trusts) shall pay for transportation of
freight is unquestioned. We will cite
a case directly in point. For the past
three years the newspapers of Iowa
have been in the grip Of the paper
trust This trust not only compelled
Iowa newspapers to pay $175 to 5000
car more for paper than 1t was sold
| for under competitive conditions, but
note this fact. Just as soon as the pa
per trust got control Of the Iowa mar
ket, 1t insisted on making contracts
! for paper delivered to Iowa points. For
years the freight rate on paper from
the Wisconsin mills to Ottumwa had
been twenty-one cents The trust
based it's contract on this freight rate,
but what happened? The first car of
paper shipped into Ottumwa by the
trust paid only an eighteen cent rate,
thus enabling the paper trust to pocket
the difference between a twenty-one
cent and an eighteen cent rate, in it.
self a good profit. Who dictated the
making of this freight rate and who
got the benefit of the reduction? Ger
tainly not the railroad, not the con
sumner, but altogether the paper trust
How long, the people are asking, will
it be before the trusts do in fact con
troll absolutely the railroads and the
making of rates. The public believes
that unless checked by national legis
lation, this will inevitably come about
and that when the trusts do control
the transportation charges, they will
practically control the government
and that the inalienable rights of the
the people will then be seriously men
aced.
\ The railroads are public carriers and
the people believe with President
Roosevelt most emphatically, thai
J, there must be lodged somewhere in 9
governmental commission an authority
with reference to transportation
, charges to revise and adjust rates thai
is equal to the task of guaranteeing
under all conditions reasonable rates
: and of protecting the public from un
just discrimination, and from the dom
ination of the trusts, which latter the
, people fear may at any time Absorb
| the great railway interests of the coun
try
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29
Mr.. TowNsENp,s ANARCHY,

Inc announcement OF C00 decision
of President --oosevelt to call an ex-
ira session of congress in November
for the consideration of railway rate
Legislation, among other propositions,
makes the remarks of Representative
Charles E. Townsend of Michigan of
timely Importance as Mr.. Townsend
was one of the authors of the famous
Esch- Townsend bill. Addressing the
members Of the National Hay associ-
alton, who were the prime movers for
railway rate legislation, Mr.. Town
send said: THE welfare Of the rail-
roads and the welfare of the people
of this country depends on an early
and fair and just settlement of the
rate problem. There may be COM
promise, but there cannot be- COM
promise of principle. The law calls
for fair and just rate to all and that
is the only settlement upon which the
people will make an agreement. The
fonly sure way the railroads and the
other big service corporations will be
made to live up to their contracts is
through the courts and before an
honest and efficient tribunal"
These remarks attributed to the
congressman are reproduced because
the conclusion of his speech is some
what unintelligible. People will say
that am an anarchist" he is quoted
as saying, or, at least, that these
are anarchistic utterances. just
what people, are likely to accuse
Mr.. Townsend Of being an anarchist
does not appear and certainly there
is nothing in the words attributed TIC
him which could be construed as IAN
archistic utterances." But know
different" concluded the congressman
II am merely asking for what Is, tc
use the language Of President Roose
welt, square DEAL" If these are
all the opinions which Mr.. Townsend
thinks may lead to the accusation
of anarchistic leanings he may relieve
himself of any such fear.
/ No one, not even the most pro
nounced pro-railroad partisan, has
dared to call President Roosevelt ar
anarchist No one has called Col
/ Hepburn, who made possible the com
4 promise which resulted in the intro
duction of the Townsend Esch bill
an anarchist. No one whose wore
counts for anything will say that Mr.
| Townsend is an anarchist because he
4 favorS the adoption OF bill which
bears his name as one of its sponsors
4 But Mr.. Townsend's position is
i wrong in an important point. He
should not go around thus with a chiI
on his shoulder. He should be read,
at all times to listen to reasonable
suggestion for the betterment of hi.
bill. And, above all, he should re
member that the bill itself is not al
his own work. Col Hepburn. wrot,
a large part of the Townsend-Esc
bill and Congressman Esch is entitled
also to some Of the credit Mr. Town
sends original bill was not great.
like the one now before congress. Col
; Hepburn brought about the compro
mise in the committee, re-made thu
bill, and introduced it without hi.
name, willing to lose the credit o
being it's author if by so doing HI
could the better perform his duty a:
congressman When the time come
he will discuss the matter in con
: gress, not with chip on his shoulde
but with the desire to promote har
mony and the best interests of thu
: people.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

| The Cedar Rapids Republican is
suspicious of any reciprocity move
ment backed bv the Chicago packers,
and predicts that it will not make. a
serious impression on the public. The
combine has depressed prices; they
have been caught red-handed," says
the Republican. Now they want to
divert attention and throw the blame
for things on the lack of reciprocity
treaties"
"Jim Hill thinks the world needs
waking up" observed the Marshall
town Times Mr.. Hill
has been so wide awake since the
Northern Securities shaking up that
the rest of the world looks sleepy to
him."
The Iowa Falls Citizen says Mr..
Bryan's complaint that President
Roosevelt has been stealing democrat
lie fire is true in measure. 'It is
simply another proof of the general
truth that there is some truth in all
things erroneous" the Citizen sug-
gests.
Farm lands in Iowa are not assess
ed for quite so much" says the Cedar
Rapids Gazette. but the man who has
His land paid for is probably not wor-
rying. 1t will produce just as much
o.
isn't it splendid the way the BIZ
posed of politics and political discus
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

Cold cash may give warm comfort.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

IF you want to hear joyful sound,
says the Parkersburg Eclipse, Just go
cut in the corn fields of Iowa and hear
the corn stalks crack their heels to-
gether in their hurry up efforts to
grow taller than their neighbors.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

Judge Van wagenen predicts that
government ownership is to be the
paramount issue, and the Dubuque
Times rejoins: 1T is to be said in
favor of his prediction that the record
shows his party to be quite capable of
that folly"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

Had Thomas c. Platt served his
God and his country" says the Spirit
Lake Beacon, with half the zeal he
played the game Of politics and serv-
ed monopolies he would be blessed
with more serenity Of spirit in his old
age"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

He will have hard time of it try
| irr to explain himself back into the af-
fections of the American people" says
the Cedar Rapids Republican, referring
to Senator Depew..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

1T is now plain to he SEEN" SAYS the
Keokuk. Gate City, that a large num-
her of men have saved great deal of
money in the past few years by not
Paving it to invest"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that the Des Moines politicians who
are insisting that the republican party
be surprised to find that the mass Of
the party may accept the challenge and
wipe them off the state once more.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

The Cedar Rapids Gazette asks the
Des Moines Register and Leader to
state its preference for governor. The
Gazette observes that the Register and
Leader does not hesitate to name the
necessary qualifications for the next
nominee, but studiously refrains from
naming the man who possesses them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

The Charles City Inteligencer Won
ders what frenzied foolishness will in
,flict this country after Lowsonism
shall have petered out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

isn't it splendid the way the BIZ
ennial elections amendment has dis
posed Of politics and political discus
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29
PEOPLE OF IOWA
Praise the Treatment as given BY Or. j. G. Bonham

/. Mr.@zeb Smith, OF Ottumwa, says.
Il was cured sef very bad case of
Piles after suffering twenty years."
J MIR. D. o. Ross, Abba. says: 81
had suspicious oancelous growth
on my lip. DR.. Bonham removed
It by use Of x-Ray."
Mr.. VIM. Gibson, Abba. Iowa.
says: II was cured of double
rupture and am we'll pleased"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-29

Mr.. B. J. Hartman, BladensburS.
Iowa, says: II vas cured Of a rup-
ture which was large. After suffer
ing thirty years was bad case"
A. j. Allen, Blakesburg, Iowa,
says: II was cured Of rupture over
a year ago and can recommend DR..
Bonham's treatment"
Mr.. Lambert Funk. Agency, says:
Several years ago DR.. Bonhatn
treated me for catarrh. was cured
and have had no trouble since
lie Of Chronic Diseases. Rheuma-
5, Catarrh of the Nose. Throat and
l, Variocele. Hydocele. Nervous
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
DYING OF FAMINE

is in its torrents, like dying of con-
sumption. The progress of consump-
tion from the beginning to the very end,
is long torture, both to victim and
friends. when | had consumption in
its first STAGE" writes VIM. Myers, of
Cearfoss, Md, latter trying different
medicines and good doctor, in vain
at last took DIR. Kings New Discovery
which quickly and perfectly cured me-
Prompt relief and sure cure for coughs,
colds, sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Pos
itively prevents pneumonia. Guaran-
teed at w. H. Sheldon's drug store, price
SOC and S1.00 bottle. Trial bottle free
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
A LARGE CONTRACT.
What milford X. Burt Wants Every
Person in MiddIebury to do.

What milford X. Burt Wants Every
Person in Middlebury to do.
When Milford r. Burt the enterpris-
ing druggist, first offered 30 cent pack
age of DIR. Towards Specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia at
half price, and guaranteed to return the
money if it did not cure, he thought it
probable from his experience with other
medicines for these diseases, that he
would have a good many packages re-
turned. But although he has sold hun
dreds of bottles, not one has been brought
back.
This is so surprising that he has taken
the contract to introduce DR.. Howard 5
specific in at least half the homes in
Middlebury and to do that he will con-
tinue his special half price Introductory
offer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23

George Mead went to Hartford Tues
day for weeks visit with relatives.
Next Sunday afternoon the annual
"Flower service will be held in ST.
Stephens church at o'clock. All
children are cordially invited to take
part, bring flowers and to meet in the
chapel at 4:30 p. m. Flowers will be
sent to the Mary Fletcher hospital, Bur
lington,
The funeral services of the late d. w.
Nash were held from his home in New
Haven Saturday afternoon the Rev. c.
n. Thomas of Bristol officiating. The
bearers were e. S. Wainwright of Mid.
dlebury, Col. n. F. Dunshee of Bristol
Deacon n. H. Langdon of New Haven
Reuben Bisbee of Ferrisburgh, Henry
Roscoe of New Haven, Mr.. Patterson OF
Bristol.
An excursion will be run to Burling.
ton tomorrow under the auspices of the
Proctor Band to witness the first game
in the Northern league. The game will
be between the Burlington and Rutland
teams and will undoubtedly be an in
teresting one. A special rate of S1.0(
has been given from this town and a
special train will leave here at l 80 p. m
For fuller particulars see hand bills,
advt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
MiDDLEBURY NOTES.

Matters Concerning the Townspeople in
Particular.
Robert Hope is clerking in H. F. joys
store.
Charles Norton of Ripton was a Mon
day visitor in town.
Miss Annis Young of Ripton was a
visitor in town last Friday
Miss Alice Bronson of Holyoke,
Mass. is visiting relatives in town.
Stanley D. Nichols returned to Rox-
bury Monday after four days stay
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hallock of Walt
ham were guests at H. c. Peck's Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lamorder and
two daughters visited relatives in West
Salisbury Sunday.
Miss Maude Tucker of Bristol is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Tucker on Case street.
Miss Alice Brainerd who underwent an
operation in Adams, Mass, hospital two
weeks ago has returned to her home in
this village
Miss Lucy Calhoun returned Monday
to Heaton hospital at Montpelier, where
she is training for nurse, after a
months visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allan Calhoun.
At the 267th anniversary of the
Ancient and Honorable artillery of Mas
sachusetts held in Boston June 5th al
the Old South church, G.. H. Remelt
formerly of this place had charge of the
music arranging a number of the Sc
lections and being one of the quartet.
1t is noted from programs received IL
town of the State normal graduation
exercises held last week that the Charge
to Undergraduates was delivered by {
former Middlebury high school pupil
Miss Estella Bel Merle Strack, who wal
also president of her class.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
COLLEGE NOTES.

The commencement number of the
college magazine will be printed about
July 1st.
Edmund Duffield '04 of Meredith. n.
H., visited friends in town last week.
Walter Wilcox '04 who has been at
tending the Columbia Law school has
finished his first year and is spending a
portion of his vacation in town.
Miss Anne Smith 06 who has been
absent from college during the past term
owing to the illness of her sister has re-
turned and will take the spring 9xami-
nations with her class.
Professor C. B. Wright left last Satur-
day for Ohio where he will deliver the
commencement address at the college
from which he graduated. He will
spend the remainder of the summer
vacation in Ohio. The English and
Rhetoric examinations were conducted
by other members of the faculty.
President Brainerd has had charge of
the student department during the illness
of Professor Howard and has been at
work for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jocelyn of st. Adams are
rejoicing over the birth of daughter
Mr.. Jocelyn graduated in 1904 and his
wife, Miss Ranslow in 1894.
Alfred E. Higley, inspector of build
ings, who has served the college faith
fully for the past eight years has re-
signed his position and will return to the
old homestead at Castleton.
Harry Fisher has returned from Wash
ington, D. c.
There were several close and interest
ing games played on the campus las
week. On Tuesday the second team
beat Pittsford - to 2. The second team
was defeated on Decoration Day a
Plttsford s to and the fellows are re-
joicing over their victory. The Greeks
and Barbarians crossed bats Wednesday
with the result 10 to in favor of thu
Barbarians. The second team played a
Middlebury on Thursday with the Bird
port nine and easily defeated them by ;
score of 10 to s. return game wa
played at Bridport on Tuesday.
The Junior team assisted by Percy anC
Wood played the Seniors on Friday
afternoon. The Seniors won 81 to 6.
Professor p. NJ. Pearson will deliver &
lecture on one Of the southern poets thi
evening Friday in the Congregations
church. Professor Pearson needs NJ
introduction to the college people as the
lectures which he has given in pas
years have always proven one of thu
most entertaining features of the com
mencement season. 1t has been custo
mary for Professor Pearson to give thi
lecture on Monday night but he is unable
to do SO this year.
The fraternity boat rides will taxi
place tomorrow. The Chi Psi fraternit.
will go to Lake Dupmore this year anC
Delta Epsilon fraternity will take tril
on the steamer Vermont on Lake Cham
plain. The d. X. E. fraternity will ais
have their ride on Lake Champlain.
The alumni base ball game will b
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23

A very pleasant, but quiet wedding
took place Wednesday evening, June
18th, at the residence of j. L. Douglass,
when his daughter, Vivian. was united
in marriage to Frank Manchester by the
Rev. Mr.. Barnum. Only the immediate
relatives of the families were present.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
with ferns and white flowers After
a fortnight's trip, Mr. and Mrs. Man.
chester will be at home to their friends
in Cornwall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
The Peoples Store

Ladies Fancy Collars, new and
beautiful assortment Of styles al IS cts.
Ladies' Fine Muslin Shirt Waists,
nicely trimmed, 6S cts.
Children's Dresses, made from glng-
ham and percale, 20 cts.
Children's Muslin and Straw Hats,
all new styles, IS cts.
Ladies' and Gents Shoes and Ok
lords, for summer wear, our line is now
more complete than ever before, and
we can make you saving of IS to so
cents a pair We have all kinds, colors,
sizes, prices.
Ruberoid Roofing, the only practical
roofing of the day. Remember we sell
this at all times. Price, S2.2s per
square. Also Building Paper, Prepared
Plaster, Cement, Hair and Lime.
Summer Lap Robes and busters,
new styles and patterns, 69c to SI,25.
Summer Horse Blankets, a good
grade for 75c.
Fancy Street Blankets for same
use, $3.50.
PEOPLES STORE,
J. H. Fletcher, Prop, Bridport, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
IT'S A WALDORF"


To our hundreds of satisfied Waist custo-
mers-thats all. Those few words mean to
them style, quality, workmanship, fit The
desirable features of any garment. glance
at the line will show you the reasons. An ex-
tremely large assortment of Sheer White
Lawns and Organizes Either tailor-made or
suitable for dressy occasions. Waists from
so cents to 1925. =. =. :. =. =.
WALDORF SHIRT WAIST SUITS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
Is Ii RIOhT2

Is it right for you to lose 1920 that a
dealer may make 80 cents more by selling
fourteen gallans of ready-for-use paint,
at $3.50 a gallon, than our agent will
make by selling you eight gallons of L..
& NJ, and six gallons of linseed oil, which
make fourteen gallons of better paint,
at S1.20 per gallon. Is it right? The
Longman & Martinez L. & NJ. Paint is
sold by Farnsworth & Co., Middlebury /;
w. B. French & Co., Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23

played next Monday afternoon. The
alumni will have strong team this year
as there are many graduates who will
the alumni defeated the college to 8.
Miss Edith Heaxt ex-'0S of Shelburne
is visiting friends in town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-23
OAsTo1TA.
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Butchers, Merchants and Hyde
Buyers.

should write Carroll S. Page, Hyde Park,
Vt, who wishes to purchase their hides,
calfskins, sheep pelts, tallow and bones.
He pays spot cash. He pays the freight
He pays full market values. He wishes
to arrange with some one in every village,
where he has no agent to sell Poultry
Supplies and to pick up for him hides,
calfskins. sheep pelts and bones. He
furnishes money with which to buy and
he keeps his agents thoroughly posted
at all times as to market values. Write
him for full particulars. If
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-22
p~lAcKMAILERS SAID TO
BE WORKING C0MSTOCK

Nicholas Prater, one Of Virginia City's
prominent capitalists. claims to be the
victim of bold b~lacKmaiiers. Several days
ago he was invited into the rear room
OF the Capitol saloon by Mrs. l.. r.. Mel
son. wife of the proprietor. niie he
was talking TO ner, nelson appeared with
a drawn revolver and under the pretense
OF being an injured husband, induced
Prater TO cancel a mortgage wnlcn he
held against Nelson ana to pay over $ovo
in cash. Praler kept the matter secret
for several days and then .oi- II to
trlenas who made il puDilc. Ii is Claimed
that oluer persons nave mad similar ex-
perlences win the Nelson's. AN appiA-
Gallon nas been MADE u lne County Ionn-
In~isslouers 10 reyoAe the license OF the
IapIloi saloon. Unen tnls appnI~
AeaIu The wIIo4e lIdl.er wIiA We vSnllia.-
c.. aAr. aha uArs. X>eison enler d pvsI.ise
uSlilaA ~ rrdler > S.ory.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-22

SEQ. Total o2.o.
Numa Mining Company-Patented mine
patent No. 81. mineral certificate ~. the
Evening star Lode. In the Trinity Mining
District, being lot ~. containing Q 76-l0o
acres: the above described claim or lot
of land is located about six miles west
from the town of old Oreana. In the Trim
ity range OF mountains. on the N. e. side
of Trinity canyon. Tax So cents. penalty s
cents, costs 500. Total $2.6S.
Philo M. Palmer Estates. Il. Y Of the
s. E. u Sec. IA, N. w. 4 of the N. Il. Y
ed. Tax $1.75. penalty ! scents. costs 800.
Total 1892.
Reese Gold ana silver Mining Company
Patented mine. patent No. 23406. mineral
certificate $50. the Silver Bell Lode mining
claim. OF 80. in 7. 30 N, II. 80 e.. In Echo
Mining District. and containing II 8l-l0o
acres. The Reese Gold n Silver Mining
claim on the Alpha lode. mineral certin-
cate 30. lot 80. II. 30 N. r. 20 e.. In the
Echo Mining District. patented April 18th.
1882. 454-1O0 acres. Tax $2.s3. penalty 80
cents. costs 500. Total ss.32-
The Rye Patch MIL ana Mining Com
pany-All that portion Of the 4. N Of N.
e.. u Sec. 20. 7. 30 N. r. % E.. lying west
of the Contra Pacific r. r. Company
right OF way. containing about rs acres.
Tax 81 cents. penalty s cents. costs $2.U0.
Total $2.67.
Ancil scidmore m others-Patentsd
mine. Morning star Lode. patent No.
24247. mineral certificate 81. lot q, In
III Arabia or Trinity Mining District,
II so-l0o acres. Tar $s.1b. penalty q cents,
costs 500. Total $6.47.
Ancil 6cidmore and John 3ridgford-
Patented mine. Victor Consolidated. pom
sisting of the Victor. Clipper and Hudlum
lode. patent No. 1895. mineral certificate
51l. lot No. 17s4. In Arabia or Trinity Min-
ing District. 81 42-100 acres. Tar sS.ly.
penalty 80 cents. costs 800. Total yl2.ll.
The M. 8. Thomas Estate-Patented
mine. patent No. 10. mineral certificate
No. Is. the Fifty-six Mining Company in
the Fffty-six Lode. lot No. 10. forming
part of west half Sec. n. r. 3s NJ, H.. ~
a.. in the Central Mining District. and
containing - 7s-lse aorss. Tax sa.k. pen-