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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Speaker Cannon An
n0unces Committees
for 59th Congress
ILLINOIS FARES WELL
Hit. Foss and Man Among
Those Given the Chair
manshlps.

Washington. Dec. l1.-Speaker Can.
non announced the committees of the
59th congress today. Following are
the chairmen of the important commit.
tees:
Ways and meanS-Payne ~. ".
opriations-Tawney (Minn).
MISUNDERSTANDING. tWis).
Interstate and foreign commerce -
Hepburn. OTowaD.
Foreign affairs-Iiitt. CIll).
Military affairs-Hull. Qowa).
Naval affairs-Foss, UllD.
Postoffice and Postroads - Over
street. IndD.
Insular affairs - Cooper. tWis.).
Banking and currency Fowler,
IN. j..
Coinage. weights and measures
Southard. (Ohio).
Rivers and harbors-Burton, tOhioD.
Merchant marine, fisheries-Gros-
venor. tOhio).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN. ".
Public lands-Lacey. Uowa).
Indian affairs-Sherman IN ".
erritories-Hamilton. (Mich).
Manufactures-Sibley PaJ.
tholdt, MOI.
Labor-Gardner, IN. j..
Invalid pensions-Sulloway, IN. H..
Pensions-Louden Slayer. IN. j..
District of Columbia Babcock.
CWis.).
Irrigation of arid lands-Mondelb
(Wyo).
Immigration and naturalization
Howell, IN. j..
Census-Crumpacker Und).
Library-McCleary. CMinnD.
PRINTING!. b. Lands. Und).
Industrial arts and eXpositious -
Gardner. (Mass).
Elections, No. Mann, Ull).
Elections, No. 2-OImstead, (Pa.).
Elections. No. 3-Driscoll ~. ".
Mckinney. of Illinois. was placed on
the committee on territories.
Rates Before senate.
Washington. Dec. 11.-There was 4
discussion of railroad Legislation in the
senate today precipitated by a bill in
troduced by Tillman which he explain
ed gave the Interstate commerce com
mission power to fix maximum rea-
sonable rates. Foraker talked al some
length on the railroad question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
No HONORS FOR MITCHELL
Senate Takes No Notice of Death of
Member from Oregon.

Washington, Dec. lit is announc-
ed that the senate will not be repre-
sented at the funeral of Mitchell, and
his seat will not be draped. The state
ment. is made that friends of the de
ceased will not ask for The usual cour-
tesies.
Portland. Ore. Dec. 1.-THE funeral
service for the late Senator Mitchell
will be held at the city hall in Port
land tomorrow afternoon. and inter
ment will be made in the family plot
at River View cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
new Y0RKERSW0N new CABINET IN
Eddie Root and Joseph Fogler
First in Six Days Bicy-
Gle Race.
FAR BELOW THE RECORD
Tie With the 5edelIs Settled in Run of
an Extra MiIe-Root Ahead
Last Year.

New York, Dec. 11.-Eddie Root and
Joseph Fogler. the New York team,
won the six-day bicycle race in Madi-
son Square garden after covering 2,260
miles and laps; the finish, shortly af-
ter 10 O'Clock Saturday night. being
witnessed by a crowd of $4,000 per-
sons. John and Menus Bedell. the
Long Island team. were awarded sec
ond place; Mac Lean and Moran of
Boston were third; Wander Stuyft and
Stol, fourth: Hopper and Hollister,
fifth; Downing and Bowler, sixth; Le-
gan and Downey, seventh: and Calvin
and Mcdonald. eighth. These were
capital prizes. ranging from $500 to
the winners, down to 5000 for the sew
enth team. Special prizes distributed
among the winners brought the aggre-
gate of prize money considerably
above $1,000.
Close of the Race.
A crack of the referees pistol at 10
o'clock announced the close of the
race. At that time Root and FOgler
and the Bedell brothers were tied for
first place MacLean and Moran. and
Wander Stuyft and Stol We're tied for
third hOnors, and Hopper and Hollister
and Downing and Bowler were tied for
fifth place 1t had been arranged in adj
vance that in ease of Il tied score in
miles and laps. the decision would be
given after an extra mile heat between
representatives. of the tied teams.
Race on the Tie.
Eddie Root and John Bedcll were
chosen to fight il out for first honorS.
The riders were sent away within a
few minutes after the other teams had
left the track. Root easily held his
rival throughout the distance and fin
ally won by four lengths. The Bedells
were favoriteS for the race until early
yesterday morning, when they lost TO
Root and FOgler the lead of one lap
they had maintained for SO hours previ-
ouSly Root won the siX-day bicycle
race last year. when his riding partner
was Oliver Dorlon, of Sheepshead Bay. |
The record for a siX-day contest is
, 733 miles and laps. The riders in |
this years race therefore fell about 473 |
miles below it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
PERSIANS MENACE
THE TURKS DOMAIN
Force Of 5000 Ready to Invade Dis.
puted Territory-War I'M
ninent

COnstantinOple. Dec. 11.-Five thous-
and armed Persians are gathered in
the district OF Subulak. southwark of
Lake Uramiah, and they threaten TO
OF territory in the viiayet of Mosou
claimed by Turkey. Two battaliOns OF
Ottoman troops with three guns have
been dispatched TO repel the invasion.
The governor of Mousou is calling for
more reinforcements. A similar stu
alton exists on the frontier in the
neighborhoOd of Bayazid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
new METHOD TO CAIN FEDERAL
RULE IN INSURANCE AFFAIRS
Congressman Lands Has Bill Putting Matter in Hands of De
partment of Commerce and Labor Through
out United States Territory.

Washington. Dec. IA novel meth
od Of seeking federal control over in
Surance is proposed in n bill introduced
today by Representative Fred Lands.
of Indiana. The bill cites that con
gress has exclusive jurisdiction over
the District of Columbia. territories
and insular possessions of the United
States. in consequence of which au-
thority is given the department of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT

for leave 10 file a petition for writ of
mandamus. commanding United States
Judge Cochran of the eastern district
of Kentucky To remand the case TO the
state courts and restore Powers TO the
custody Of the sheriff of Scott county.
where Powers fourth trial was about
to begin when Judge Cochran's court
took jurisdiction in the case.
No Date Set.
Both parties asked the court 70 hear
the motions Jan Is. but the court re-
fused TO fix a day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
ILLINOIS APPOINTMENTS ARE
MADE BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Names Withheld From Senate Result of Controversy Be-
tween CuIIom and Hopkins Are Sent in-Attor
ney Morrison Undsturbed.

Washington. Dec. IL The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
United States attorneys-William A.
southern district of Illinois:
William Trautmann, eastern district
Of Illinois: Charles B. Morrison, north
ern district of Illinois.
Marshals-Charles p. Hitch. eastern
district of Illinois; Leon \. Townsend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
RALPH ROSE, ATHLETE.
ARRESTED AS A VAC
Former Michigan Star Taken With
Three Tramps in a Freight Car
in California.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. 11.-Ralph
Rose. formerly the star athlete OF the
University OF Michigan track team, Is
in Jail at Modesto. this state. under the
charge OF vagrancy. He was arrested
In a freight car near there two days
ago In company with three tramps. The
vagrancy charge was placed against
his name meIely to hold him for fur
ther investigation. Rose says his ar
rest was due 10 a mistake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Joliet SwindIers Free.

Joliet. Ill. Dec. 11-Four sharpers
who succeeded in passing forged
checks on many Joliet merchants dur
ing the holiday rush Saturday night.
obtaining between $4,000 and SO. 900
have not been arrested The police
believe they succeeded in getting to
Chicago before their operations in this
city were reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
More Trouble in Breathitt.

Jackson, KY. Dec. 11.-While al
tempting 10 arrest Jake and Jerry No
BILE at d chicken shoot on Marcum
Heights yesterday afternoon Deputy
Sheriff Grant Holiday was killed and
Jake Noble probably fatally wounded.
II is believed here that Bloody Breath
itt' Is to have repetition OF the kill
ings that brought 1t into such pronin-
ence three years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
lowans Take Bandits.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 11-Ed Cor
man and Pat Smith. ex-convicts. were
arrested in running fight with resi-
dents of Industry after they had held
up Patrick O'ConnOr and looted his
general store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
is HEARD BY TWO
Call to Duty for Former Gov
ernor is Not Freely
Obeyed,
TWO FROM 14TH DISTRICT
Col. c. L. Walker and Or. C. e. Taylor
Represent Rock Island and
Warren Counties.

Two republican luminaries-Col. c.
l.. Walker. formerly a member of the
governors staff and attorney for the
canal. and DR.. c. f. Taylor, superin-
tendent of the Watertown hospital
represented the Fourteenth congress
siOnal district in the Yates senatorial
conference in Chicago Saturday. 9th
ers were called, but they failed to hear
the call. Col. Walker responded for
Rock Island county and DR.. Taylor was
the emissary from Warren.
From North End.
The lieutenantS gathered in from
the north end of the state to meet the
former governor in Chicago and report
the condition of the counties as to the
Yates strength that could be mustered
if he should announce his candidacy
for a seat in the United States senate
However. he could not be there himself
Winnebago cOuntyhad 10 present Car
roll had seven. and nearly all of the
counties had more than one. but that is
all that had the courage or desire TO go
from Rock Island. Certain of the Yates
appointees backed up entirely and an
nOunced allegiance to Uncle Shelby for
at least one more term in the United
States senate.
Trouble at Home.
Perhaps there was a further reason
for NOT attending this conference. The
greater portion of the Yate lieutenants
in this county are AT present busily en-
q O4paI in tFA-ifa n rna
for Capt. H. a. J. Mcdonald Their
presence in any great number at
meeting that had for one of its pur-
poses the OverthrOwing of the federal
machine in Illinois would probably not
add much to the chances of their candi-
date before the delegation in Washing
ton.
StiII Unsettled.
The succession to Postmaster T. II.
Thomas has not yet been decided for
Rock Island The friends of Mr. Nc
Donald believe that they have Con
gressman Mckinney with them. Ii
seemed to be the policy of the new
congressman 10 close the mouths of the
local federal crowd by the appointment
OF w F. Eastman. of the Moline Dis
hunger of what has been known as the
state contingent by the appointment in
Rock Island. The federal forces are
making an effort 10 land both.
Both T. II. Thomas and G.. II. Nc
Kinley. the present pOstmasters. are
taking comfort in the recent dispatch
es with reference to the policy of Post
master General COrtelyou in retaining
the efficient servants in office. notwith-
standing the wishes of the congress
men. and il is understood that as far
as Rock Island is concerned. at least.
Congressman Mckinney realizes that
his prerogatves are curtailed.
Eastman for Moline.
If the congressman is 10 name the
postmaster at Moline, il now seems
certain that the appointee will be Mr.
Eastman. If this selection is made.
Congressman Mckinney names a wor-
thy party man. who has worked faith
fully and even blindly for the interests
of republican success both in season
and out, and there is no man in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
HIGHWAY ENGINEER
NAMED FOR ILLINOIS
Arthur Newhall Johnson. Authority on
Subject. Will STUDY Dirt
Roads.

Springfield. Ill. Dec. 1l.-Arthur
Newhall Johnson. highway engineer of
the United States Office of public roads
at Washington. was today appointed
state highway engineer TO the Illinois
highway commission. He will give
special attention 10 the earth road
problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Dedicate Church.

Yates City. ILL.,. The MethOdists of
Yates City yesterday dedicated a hand
some new church edifice, completed at
a cost OF $4,000. Many outside church
IS were represented ar the services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
AFFECTS
Careful Record Kept to Deter.
mine Efficiency of the
Postmasters,
CORTELYOU SAYS IN REPORT
Bears on Appointments - Advises
Against Establishing Parcel
Post.

Washington. Dec. lin his annual
report made public today, Postmaster
General Cortelyou says: Under in
structions recently issued a careful
rating is given to each postoffice This
rating. based upon inspectors reports
and other data. will have material
weight in the departments attitude to-
ward a postmaster's reappointment.
Fourth class postmasters will be re-
tanned during satisfactory service. In
the case of presidential pOstmasters
who seek reappOintment. the ratings
will be a guide to the department in
making its recommendations TO the
president"
Parcel Post Too Costly.
The establishment of a parcel post
at present would be too costly. in the
opinion of the postmaster general. be
cause of the great distances and the
firmly established uniform rate of post
age. If the parcel post We're establish
ed. he says, the mails would get the
business for long hauls. which would
have TO be handled at loss. and the
shorthaul business would be given to
the express companies. whcn. by their
zone system of charges. could handle il
more cheaply.
Deficit IL Large.
Mr. CortelyOu says that. while a
Self-suStaining condition of the post
office department would be gratifying.
he is less concerned about the deficit
than the efficiency of administration.
For the fiscal year 1905 the total re
receipts from all sources were $l52.
S2G.5Sj, and total expenditures SlG7.-
1Sl.959. leaving q deficit of $l4.572. .5S4.
In Connection with these figures ne di-
rects attention TO the increased amount
of free matter handled, which aver
aged l2.5S per cent of the entire weight
carried. or a loss in revenue of $l9.-
So. COO
With the introduction of rural free
delivery as yet unfinished and other
details of postal development incom-
plete. he thinks il the part of wisdom
To proceed conservatively until the
present service is more nearly per
fected
On FrankinE Evil.
As a remedy for the franking evil
the postmaster general suggests that
there are sound administrative reasons
why il would be better business policy
for each government department 10
pay postage upon its mail matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Gigantic Carmania Makes Sue
cessfuI Voyage Despite
Wind.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE first trans
Atlantic turbine steamer ever TO come
10 this port. the giant new Carmania.
of the Cunard line. arrived at dock To-
day. All the way across the Atlantic
the Carmania encountered unusually
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
thern district of Illinois.
Postal Appointments.

POstmasters: In Illinois-William
H. Voelpel. Morton: George n. Fos-
ter. Tonica; George J. Patterson, Ge-
noa; Sidney b. Miller, Cairo: Albert
W. Mcintyre. Mendoza; Hibben 5.
Corwin. Peru: NLoren F.. Wheeler,
Springfield; William II. Gillian. vi
emma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Jurisdiction in Trial of Caleb
Powers at Last to be
Settled.

Washington. Dec. 1l.-The question
of jurisdiction in the case of Caleb
Powers. charged with completely in the
murder of GOV Goebel of Kentucky in
1900. was today presented 10 the su-
pre:ne court in the form OF a motion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
PAT GROVE BACK TO IOWA
Gov. Cumnrins Issues Requisition-
Wanted for Street Car Holdup.

DeS Moines, Dec ll.-Gov. CumminS
today issued q requisition for the re
turn of Pat Grove 10 Iowa for holding
mp a street car in Council Bluffs the
night Of July , 1905. A woman be
trayed Grove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Great Britain's New Premier
Completes Task in Salts
factory Manner.
KING EDWARD APPROVES
Liberal Press Declares Results Better
Than Were Thought Pos
sble.

London. Dec. 11.-Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman, the new premier
drove to the palace last night and had
an audience with King Edward, pre-
senting the names of the new minis
try. The king signified his approval OF
the new government.
Make-Up of Ministry.
The new ministry is made up as fol
lows:
Chancellor of the Exchequer-Her
bert Henry Asquith.
Secretary of State for Home Affairs
Herbert John Gladstone.
Secretary of State for Foreign AT
fairs-Sir Edward Grey.
Secretary of State for the Colonies
Earl of Elgin.
Secretary of State for War-Richard
Burden Haldane.
Secretary of State for India-John
Morley.
First Lord of Admiralty - Baron
Tweedmouth
President of Board of Trade-David
Lloyd George.
President of Local Government
Board-John Burns.
Secretary of State for Scotland
John Sinclair
President of Board of Agriculture
Earl Carringtln.
Postmaster General-Sydney Charles
Burton.
Chief Secretary for Ireland-James
Bryce.
Lord President of Council-Earl of
CreWc
Lord of The Privy ScaI-Marquis of
Ripon.
Lord High Chancellor-Si Robert
Threshie Reid.
President of Board of Education -
Brrell.
Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster
Sir Henry Hartley Fowler.
Not in Cabinet.
The foregoing constitute the cabi
net. The following ministers are not
in the cabinet:
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland-Earl of
Aberdeen.
Lord Chancellor of Ireland Right
Honorable Samuel Walker.
First Commissioner of Works and
Public BuiIdings-Louis Vernon Har-
court
The conservative newspapers are
to admit that Sir Henry
campbell-Bannerman has succeeded In
forming much stronger administra.
ion than had been thought possible.
Formally Installed.
London. Dec 1.-THE liberal min
isters composing the new cabinet were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
party more deserving if service is q
matter TO be considered.
Iandee for senate.

Announcement is made that F. 4.
Landee. of Moline. viii be a candidate
for the position of state senator 10 sue
ceed Hon. l.. 5. McCabe. who. il is
understood, will not enter the race. II
Is rumored thar Mr.. Landee has the
backing if the powers that be i'm Mo
line. as against Larry Magill. who has
been making a canvass for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11

commerce and labor 10 require full
from all insurance compan-
les doing business within such juris-
dictiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Publicity Necessary.

He states thar publicity is one thing
required. and as no insurance com
pany can afford to quit business in any
of the territories named 10 avoid gov
ernment supervision. all companies
will be included.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Carries s,I0s Persons.

The size of the Carmania may be
realized from the fact she has accom-.
modations for 3. loo persons. is 67S feet
in length. OF 10000 tons displacement.
and has eight decks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Formally Installed,

London. Dec. 1.-THE liberal min
isters composing the new cabinet were
formally installed at meeting of the
privy council in Buckingham palace
this afternoon. The outgoing ministers
surrendered the seals 10 the king at
the meeting of the privy council held
at noon. The ceremony was quite
formal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
FIRST TURBINE STEAMER IN PORT

severe weather. That her maiden yoy-
age was in every way successful was
the expressed opinion of many passen-
gers. Despite severe weather fafrIv
even speed was maintained throughout
the voyage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-11
Council In Session

Warsaw. Dec 1.-THE central com
mittee of the union railroad men is
now in session at Moscow and viii
probably order s general strike TO be
gin AT midnight.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-11-17
OfhciaI Vote

The official count in Salem county, gives
VIM. Plummer, Jr. Republican 1885, VIM.
Newell, D., 1925, Reuben Woolma
1914, Mr.. Plummer's plurality for S notor,
$50.
Thomas E. Hunt, R., for Assemb., ro-
ceived 1929 votes; Charles E: Atk son
- 200 koot' l. oeagraVes' I R77.
MrSHunt's plurality 56G.
Collins B. Allen, r., for Sheriff oo;v
ed 1924 votes, ]. Morris Reeves, 9s11
"alnuel =, AlsiiN' - lof' MI Aliens
plurality 483.
For Coroner VIM. NJ. DonneAyp 70.
ceived 1867: A. B. Woodruff, R. 9Aa7.
James E. hitchner, D., 1858; Eug ~
Detroit, D., 2650; Edw S. HarIene y =
1874; Frank H. Royal, p 220. Dot y, :
plurality 727; Woodruff's plurality 9 81 :
Gloucester county's official elect
turns are: SENATOR. Boyd AVIS, r.,
1915; Thomas NJ. Terrell, D., 3445;E Avis
majority, 40. Assembly-William G
Cattell, R., 1929; William Allen, d., 3l31
Cattells majority, 1902. Sheriff. Chas
Wilson, R 4l06; Elwood Usinge IS.
1921; Wilson's majority, 875. -
The official count of the Cumb and
county vote shows the following plural
ties for the Republican candidates: Dam
iel Souder, Sheriff, 3046; Johnson Hitch
ner, Coroner, 3040; Louis H, Miller, As
sembly, $3.50; B. Frank Buck, Assembly,
3ll9. Mr.. Souder is the first Sheriff ever
elected in the county by a majority oil
over 5000. Three years ago Sheriff Dia-
ment had but 33S.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-11-17
SANDER.

"He that is without sin among YOU let
him first cast the stone at her" This
homoletic uttered by Jesus to the scribes
and Pharisces in the temple at Mt. Olives,
when they brought an adulteress before
Him and accused her, is just as applica-
BILE to-day as then. If this rule were
carried out how much better the world
would be for it. There would be a great
er determination to dc to others as YOU
would that others should do to you. The
breath Of scandal would not be felt. it
would be altruism indeed. How littlg
thought is given by the sower of scandal.
as to the results Of the sowing.
How oft is it that the innocent is
wronged wronged Incidentally.
Friends are separated, and woe and des-
truction are visible all along fife's high
way. 1t Is the weapon OF the coward,
and when used leaves its noisome smell
OF deception behind. 1t strikes in the
dark and in unsuspecting quarters. No
n is safe from its shafts.
As Albertson says, why not "cultiv ate
in yourself that spirit OF fairness and that
broad view OF facts which, while they do
not palliate or condone evil, fulfill the
Golden Rule of thought, and are CON
duclve to majestic sweetness and intrinsic
strength"
"Once to every man and nation comes
the moment to decide,
In the strife of Truth and Falsehood.
for the good or evil side;
Some great cause Gods new Messiah
offering each the bloom or blight
Parts the goats upon the left side and
the sheep upon the right,
And the choice goes by forever twight
the darkness and that light"
WIN. b. BRAKER.
South PENIS Grove.
MIR. EDIToR-The above screed was
suggested to me by an incident that came
under my notice recently, it having a
local bearing and the writer would com
mend all to whom it applies to the care
fuf reading of that portion of tie decalo-
que referring to Clearing false Witness
ETC., and a proper understanding of some
OF the Scriptural truths covering the case
of malicious reports.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-11-17

The cry of anarchy derends upon
who makes the ely. In 1896 the COR
porations and monarchs of high fin
ance, like Chauncey M. Depew and
Presidents Mccall and McCurdy, wag-
ed a bitter warfare against William
Jennings Bryan. The name was play
ed to perfection, aud gullible and timid
Democrats fell easily into the trap so
cleverly laid by the Republicans. Bry-
an, according to the Republicans would
wreck the country, pay everybody in
fifty cent dollars, and property in gen
eral would not be safe. The "old flag"
had to be preserved. incidentally, the
campaign of %villification and abuse
o Instead of Bryan taking fifty
cents off the dollar, the life insurance
companies did it from their policy hold
ers whom theyfought so hard to protect.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-11-17
A Century Old

John Pierson, of Swedesboro, lived to
be 100 years old last Monday 18th. He
was a Wing and Republican in Politics.
He was Chosen Freebooter from Wool
township for 35 years and represented
Gloucester county in the State Senate in
1858. Mr.. Pierson was we'll known as a
wharf and bridge builder.
Bartholomew Coles who died in Piles
grove some years ago lived to be over 100
years old.