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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

approximately. freight charge or one
quarter or one-half what all others had
TO pay the latter were ruined and had
to quit This Is only an illustration of
what has been done in other great
branches OF production.
From the beginning OF government
everywhere I'm the world the public
highways have always been built and
controlled by the government and ev-
cry one given an equal use Of them.
This continued TO be SO until the COM
ing Of the steam railroads. They were
allowed to be built only TO be used. like
all other public highways. for every
one alike and without favor or discrim-
ina ton to any. They are just as much
public highways as are our dirt roads
and I'm the very same way open TO the
use Of all on the same terms. Railroad
corporations are allowed to make
profit for their stockholders. but that
IN only incidental. They perform n pub
lie service. and their first and para
mount duty Is TO government and the
public. Their duty to their stockhold-
ers in secondary.
THE public Is not TO be deluded with
the statement that rebates are no Ion
ger paid back by the railroads TO ship
pers of freight. OF course such rebates
have not been directly paid as rule
in recent years; penal statutes are not
openly defied. But the same result has
been accomplished by indirect methods
We have common law proof OF IL. FUR
nished by the testimony before the re-
cent session Of the interstate commerce
commission in the city Of New York.
BY means of private freight carrying
companies controlled by those who con-
troll the railroad companies the same
result is accomplished. The cars OF
these private companies are hauled by
the railroad companies under arrange
ments which bring about the same re-
suit. You only need to look at pass
ing freight train nowadays to see 1t
principally made up of the cars Of these
private companies. They are getting
freight money which should go into the
treasury of the railroad companies and
be declared out In dividends to their
stockholders. Instead these private
companies are taking the cream Of the
freight money and leaving the skim
milk for the railroad stockholders.
1.-The evil Of freight rate discrimina-
ton has grown SO extensive that Its
eradication must come before long. The
interstate commerce commission was
created TO stop it, but it has failed. 1t
Is too unwieldy and lacks power. The
evil needs summary executive treat
ment instead of the slow processes Of
judicial procedure.
"Some advocate the taking Of the
railroads by government. The resump-
ton of them now would be Il vast en-
terprise. All that we need, it seems to
me, is that government appoint the
general freight agent Of every railroad.
That would end all discrimination in
freight rates. The local freight agents,
though appointed and paid by the COM
panies, would be accountable to the
general freight agent appointed by gov
eminent and dismissed for the slightest
discrimination In favor Of any one in
freight rates. and In addition ii should
be made a highly penal offense."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
No More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by
the use OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. IL
gives the stomach perfect rest by di-
gesting what you eat without the ston-
ach's aid. The food builds up the
body. the rest restores the stomach to
health. You don't have TO diet your
self when taking Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure J. ID. Erskine. of Allenville.
Mich. says: Il suffered heartburn
and stomach trouble for some time.
My sister-in-law has had the same
trouble and was not able TO eat for
six weeks. She lived entirely on warm
water. After taking two bottles of
Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure she was entirely
cured. She now eats heartily and is
in good health. l am glad TO say ko-
dol gave me instant relief" Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
Two Gigantic Evils.

Justice William J. Gaynor OF the su-
preme court of New York. speaking 1T
the annual dinner OF the New England
society. held at PouShkeepsie. declared
that trusts aud freight rates discrim-
fnation were the nations greatest evils.
HIS toast was The Effect OF New
England on the Public Conscience"
Judge Gaynor said I'm part:
The New England mind is becom-
ing coynizant OF the far reaching effect
OF our statutes permitting corporations
10 be formed to own the shares OF 9th
er corporations. That Is the way com
peting corporations are united. and that
n what we commonly call trust We
have corporations all over the country
formed under such enabling statutes
only to own and hold the certificates
of shares Of stock OF other corpora
lions.
"Such a corporation by becoming the
holder OF the certificates OF shares OF
stock OF any number Of corporations
controls them all rs n unit and de
stroys competition. In our large cities
we ind all Of the street railroads. all
OF the lighting companies. and so on.
united and controlled in that way. Our
street railroads are now quite general
ly controlled I'm that way by corpora
lions which are not railroad corpora
lions ut all. but only stockholding cor
porations. In that way the city Is at
the mercy OF the controlling company.
Competition is destroyed by means Of
statutes which enable IL to he done in
the way I have stated and which Were
passed for that purpose Government
thus becomes by its own acts the VIC
Tim OF Its own children or creations.
THE greatest crime OF our day and
generation Is favoritism I'm freight rates
ON our public highways Ii has wrong
ed. crushed and beggared thousands all
over the land for the benefit OF a few
OF their business rivals Can you con-
ceive Of n grosser crime than the pub
Nc highways OF country. which are
open by law to the free and equal use
OF all. being nevertheless used by n few
indy .duals 10 destroy their competitors
in business? Discrimination i'm railroad
freight rates IL the mother OF trusts.
The INST and greatest trust was
6uilt up wholly by IL. and all OF the in
furious trusts are fostered II not Who'll
" sustained by IT, When the oil Of
one man or set OF men was carried to
marked hx the railroads AT speaking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
Chronic rheumatism Cured.

DIR. II. b. Hettinger. Indianapolis,
Ind. says: For several months after
spraining my ankle ! was severely at
flicted with rheumatism. l finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. I take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure To all who are afflicted with
rbeumafism-" Sold by Otto Grotjan
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island !:
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
WHERE ROSES ARE IN BLOOM
Pasadena, California, Celebrates its
Feast Of Flowers.

Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 3.-In the
presence OF $4,000 persons Pasadena
yesterday held its 18th annual New
Years feast of flowers. the celebrated
Tournament of Roses" The display
of floral decorations was unusually
elaborate. A series of beautiful can
opy and triumphal arches embellished
the principal thoroughfares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

They are having an awful time TO
keep down Gas" Addicks OF Della
ware. and it is not sure that they will
win. Again re is an active candidate
for the United States senate. and he
has a majority of the republican votes
in the legislature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

Legislative graft in Springfield is
a subject being widely discussed in the
press of Illinois at present. Will this
legislature that is about to convene
make a record that will lessen or in
crease the enormity of legislative
graft"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

T. w. Powderly gives it as his opin-
ion that the day of strikes Is ABOUT
over: that better way is being found
to settle differences between capital
and labor. That would be the most
cheering message the country has ever
had from Powderly. il his opinions
were worth a cent on matters affect
ing the interests Of labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

John r. Mclean says his Cincinnati
Enquirer is no longer democratic. Nc
Lean ceased the practice. but not the
profession of democracy long ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

The burial of Tom Plat was prema-
ture He was not dead at all. at all,
as Odell and Black will testify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

A week hence, Dickey Yates viii
have lost his strut. officially speakin;
at least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

The new year came in like lamb
all right, but who knows how IL will
go out?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
~ THE J. w. POTTER co.

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents Der week
weekly. 81 per year In advance.
All communications Of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03

The grafters are already moving on
Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-03
THE ARGUS.

Publishs9 Daily and Weekly at 1874
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill rEn-
tered at the postomcs ~ second-class
0atter.l
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
San Francisco Building Fired by
 Bombs in Election Celebration.

San Francisco, Nov. Sire result, ing from the explosion of bombs in the tower of the Chronicle building last night by members of the labor party in celebration of their victory in the city election, made considerable headway.
 The flames were eYtinguiShed by en, crgctc work on the part ofthe fremen, but the upper floors of the building were flooded and the water destroyed much valuable property. Walls and carpets were ruined and the big Chron, icle library partially destroyed, Much damage was also done 10 libraries be. longing tO tenants of offices.
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Murderer Trapped in Room by Police
 Hills Female Associate and Himself.

San Francisco, Nov, s Trapped in his room. which was surrounded by police officers, Milton Franklin An drcws. murderer of Bessie Bouton and of am Australian horseman named Ellis, last night shot and killed his female companion, NuIda Olivia, and then turned the revolver upon himself and put bullet through his brain.
 A moment later the police broke in- 10 the room only to find the dead bodies of the murderer and his paramour, whom they had traced per,istently out of this city and back again since the pair enticcd Ellis into house in Oak land and inflicted fatal wounds upon him in order to rob him of a large sum of money They left him for dead, but he recovered consciousness and notified the police.
 A year ago Andrews murdered a young woman named Bessie Bouton at the top of Cutler mountain, near Col orado Springs, Colorado. He had numerous aliases and belonged to an organized gang of criminals on the Coast. the leader of which was killed a short time ago by Pawolman Les range in Oakland.
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GIVES SUFFRAGE
 TO ALL AUSTRIA

Vienna, Nov. 4-Emperor Francis Joseph announced today that he had de- cided to grant the demand for universal suffrage throughout Austria. The de- cision is due :o his desire to satisfy the Socialists.
 A socialist meeting yesterday de- clared that if universal suffrage were not granted 1,OOO,OOO workers were ready to follow the Russians into revo. lution for the principle.
 After the meeting great crowds paraded the streets shouting "Revolu- tion." The police attempted to dis perse the mob and in the conflict which followed forty persons were killed or injured.
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Find Girls Head in Grip

Boston, Mass, Nov. "A grip con- tatuing the head of susan GcarN the missing choru, girl, wa, dragged from the bay yesterday, thus solving the mystery of the suit ease containing the hradles, body of a girl. A week ago the mother of Miss. Geary identified rings on the finger, of the body found in the suitco,ea, ,ho,eothcrdaughter. The entire body has HOW been recover ed. Nathan Morris, the girls lover, has been arrested and charged with murder. The theory i, that the gir. died as the result Of criminal mal- practice and that he sought to make
 way with thcremain,to hide the crime.
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PACKERS FILE
 SPECIAL PLEA
By Cable to ,ho Daily Gateway

Db NdolG 10 knG bdlIh NdkGWdr
 Chicago, Nov. The packers in- dtctod 30, member, of the beef trust filed go plea in abatement in the United States district court today, alleging that they had been promised immunity from prosecution by Commissioner Jame, R. Garfield of the corporations bureau of the department of commerce in consideration of their aiding him in his investigation of the trust last summer.
 The Garfield report was a finding in effect that the charges of extortion against the beef trust were not sus- tuiued, and it was suppressed by the government. It was claimed at the time that Garfield obtained all the in- formation used in the report from the packers themselves and that they gave him garbled figures,
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OPPOSE MEETING
 OUTSIDE ALASKA
Many Delegates to Seattle COnyen. tiOr Want Further Sessions
 Held in District.
By cabIc to tbc Da:ly Gtewaay

By Gable to thc Daily Gtewaoy
 Seattle. Nor. I0 X strong fight will b, mad. in rh. coming Alaska convcn- uuu a.atu-r holding amy more torritor- ia.c.uyu,tou, in Seattle, ,ou the ground tua.uray tend Go rNaggoratc idea, of rn. terr.,ory', maycg,,jbiIi,y Nomc uur Panama delegate, favor Seattle be- cuu-. ,r many prominent mon irom tuu,. Uf,u#cr, come outside Co spend lu. winter Tht, sentiment is shared .a some sN,our by Seward and Valdez ....
 Seattle. Nog. 6 A1 pr,'tmtnmtc, .r. arranged tor.hy Alaska legislative convention. which win open here November l5. Nearly all che delegates ar. in tta c.y and we bu~ily engaged in discussing rho project, which are likely Co come un. and in forming com nuarou, ru further ,ch.wn~.
 1t seen, likely that che convention w.|. nominate candidate tor delegate .u congress. Jua-. Wtcker,ham seems to h. in the lead tor the place. He will be supported hy the delegates from hi, district aua ou a showdown, it i, believed. h. win receive the support e. ,u. Nome and Seward peninsula ..Iu-a,.,. Judge W.ckcr,ham i, not \. fU.e.tN auG tr i~ not known whether he wi. accept.
 w.. govcruor,hfp issue i, the most u.c... one which the convention i> ....g Co face. !, i, practically coa- c.U.G rha. the convention will ask the removal @. Governor Brady. On yh., u... !, little division of sentiment s..m.u. ua. big fight vii. oe urc- ..u..a when rue convention seeks Co -..-.~. |. -rte.--ur
 Nm. will favor Col. ". T. Perkins t.. -...ru.r and n. seem, likely Co be supported u. nearly a.. ,here,r of the ..r.... except the southeast. which is urging N..u.yT U0ggaly O. Juneau. w.. southeastern delegates say they UE.u1 personal axes Co grind and will accept anything which seem, to D. .or the best u-eru-t, of the whole territory. Still t- G> feared that the -.n.uaor.m matter may preciptta,c arus. especially 80, Brady ha, some friends .l ,Ne convention.
 Awarm fight may arise over lcgisla- ug. recommendation, also. F. R. Dunn. ..auuroG the Nome delegation, -ay~ that che time is no, yy, ripe for a territorial form of goycrumeu, and it ], expected tna, the entire Seward rcuiu~aa crowd will take that posi- ton. Dunn argue, that what Alaska uegG,t- revision of the mining laws. Uuu.ono,e, taatmuual assessments be abolished and that a direct tax Sub- -Gtu,gu. Go be fixed by some equitable rule. He propose, also that the entire revenue from the mine, be devoted Co tue building of roads in Alaska.
 Seattle. Noy. 9 Judge Wickersham arrived here yesterday on the santa Clara and when he learned that he wa, talked of a., a candidate for dele gate toCou-ro~, from Alaska, promptly set the agitation at rest by positively refusing to be a candidate OF Co accept the nomination i, rendered.
 
 \ strong fight ], being made against the admission of proNy holders to the convention. The decision on this question may have a bearing on the recommendation, for Congressional legislation.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Asks Mitchell to Resign

Portland, Ore, Nov. lO-The Board of Trade today adopteda a resolution ask ing Senator Mitchell and Congressman Williamson and Hermann to resign, because of the conviction of the former two and the pending indictment of the latter. The resolutions affirm that the retention of place by these men is working a great injury to the fame and development of the state of Oregon'
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
WORLD NEWS
 FOR A WEEK
cablcsrams from the Daily Gateway
Prince Louis Meets President

Washington, n, C., Nov. 4 Prince Louis of Battenhurg, admiral of the British squadron now in American waters. was presented to President Roosevelt this morning by Sir Henry Mortimer Dwaud, British ambassador Co the United States. Most of the diplomatic corps and other notable persons were present, The President spoke of the friendship between the two great English speaking nations and said that he hoped every moment of the Princes stay in America would be puiOygbIc.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
ROOseyelt fiqures On Insurance

Washington, D. C., Nov. S-Pres- ident Roosevelt had a long conference with Paul Morton, former secretary of the navy and now head of the Equitable Life Assurance Company, today. The President iS considering a recommen. dation to Congress that it take up and follow the results of the New York legislative investigation now in prog TeSS
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
BrOkaw Breaks Down at last

Honolulu, Nov. G. l., Brokaw, wanted for some time by the federal government mdcran indictment charg- ing him with compicity in land frauds in Montana, surrendered this morning to the police of Maui island He said he was tired of running away and was willing to return to Montana to stand
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Talks Valdez Railroad

Seattle Nov. 6-John RoScne re- turned from the east yesterday and an- nounccd that he had made arrange mcnr, to finance the railroad which he hu, projected from Valdez into the Copper river country, lie denies that no has joined force, with Col. Swanitz. Ur ,ay~ hi, company will begin build mg .u fna spring.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Explorers Need Prompt Relief

St. Johns, New Brunswick, Nov. g. Two members of the Dillon Wallace scientific expedition into the interior of Labrador have arrived here. They left the other members of the party in the widest part of the interior of the peninsula, short of food,
 James Richards and Peter Stevens are the men who came out to obtain relief for the others. They report game scarce, the supply of food carried on the expedition almost exhausted, and say that the party will starve un- less relief is sent to them promptly,
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Would Regulate Alaska Doctors

Seattle, Nov. & The Seattle medical association today adopted a resolution requesting President Roosevelt to re- commend to Congress in his forthcom- ing annual message that it pass law regulating the practice of medicine in the district of Alaska, similar to the statntes in force in the States.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Oregon Comes to Seward Next Week

Seattle, Nov. lO-SteamShip Oregon will sail tonight or early in the morn ing for Seward with full cargo of freight, mostly for the Alaska Central, and loo passengers. Nearly all of the latter are laborers for the railroad.
 The Bertha is due to sail tonight but may not go until tomorrow.
 The Santa Ana arrived from Seward yesterday.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Baker Accuses Brother of Fraud

Chicago, Nov. Charles H. Baker, the electrical engineer who developed the power at Suoqualmie Falls on the west slope of the Cascade mountains in the state of Washington, from which Seattle derives a large part ot it's electrical supply, brought suit here yesterday against his brother, How ard Baker, executor of the estate of their father, William Baker charging him with fraud in the management of the estate.
 The suit is brought to obtain an ac- counting of the disposition of the bonds of the Snoqualmie Power Company, which it k alleged have been fraudu- lently converted by the eXecutor and the proceeds disSipated, The money for the SnoQualmie Power Company was largely furnished by the senior Baker, who died last year, and he was heavy holder of it's stocks and bonds.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Shot by Jealous Husband

Seattle Nov. 1 Roy Mcdonald was fatally ,ho, in the back last night by George Bcede while walking with Bocdc'S wife on Thirdaycnue. Becdc claims that Mcdonald had betrayed his wife and broken mp hls home. Mcdonald io son of Deputy County Clerk Mcdonald, a wclI-known old
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Killed Wife Who Asked Him to Work

Tacoma, Nov. lO-Al Smith, gam bier. shot and killed his wife and her brother because his wife asked him to work. He then shot his sister and escaped to the woods. A large posse is securing the districts adjoining the city in search of the murderer.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
YnkOn Directors Come Into Camp

Dawson, Y. T., Nov. S-The British Yukon directors of the Alaska-Yukon exposition today wired to Seattle their acceptance of membership on the direc. tory board. Gov. McInnes promises to aid the project and to ask assistance of the Canadian government, but on account of agitation here will postpone any official action until Thursday.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Threatens to Build Railroad

Seattle, Nov. ID. A. Mckenzie re- turned from the east last night. He says he has instructions from eastern promoters 10 begin work early next spring on the railroad projected to run from Cordova bay on the southern coast of Alaska 10 Eagle City on the Yukon.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
San DOmlnaO Gets Noisy AgaIn

Washington, D. C., Nov. lO-An- other uprising is reported from San Domingo, and Rear Admiral Bradford, now in Cuba, was ordered today by the navy department to dispatch warship to Domingan waters without delay.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Arctic Brotherhood in Session

Seattle, Nov. S-The Arctic Brother hood was in session all day yesterday. All business was referred to commit tees. Officers annual reports will be received late this afternoon.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Arctic Brotherhood Prosperous

Seattle, Nov. lO-Oflicial reports of the Arctic Brotherhood show the order to be in prosperous condition. The convention today ordered the printing of 1900 copies of the history of the organization. The annual election of officers will take place today. The delegates gave a banquet last night, at which POO AlaSkans were present.
 Believes WhaIerS are Safe
 Washington, D. C., Nov. l0-Captain Hamlet of the revenue cutter Bear reports to the treasury department that the whalers are undoubtedly frozen in, but he believes they are in no danger His information is that most of the vessels have provisions for two years. Assistant Secretary Taylor of the treasury department says that if relief is found to be necessary soldiers will be sent with supplies from Fort Davis, near Nome.
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Prince Louis Entertained

Washington, D. C, Nov. S-Prince Louis of Battenburg was entertained by the President and Mrs Roosevelt at luncheon in the White House yes terday. In the afternoon he went to Mount Vernon and visited Washing tons tomb, beside which he stood bare headed.
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Brotherhood to Meet Friday

Seattle. Nov. The Arctic Brother hood will begin it's annual session in this city next Friday afternoon. Cross of Council City, k the most prominent candidate for Arctic Chief for the next
Seward gateway., 1905-11-11
Believes WhalerS are Safe
Judge Johnson III at Seattle

Seattle, Nov. lO-Judge c. s. John son of Nome, is ill at Providence hospi- tai. He came down as delegate to the Arctic Brotherhood convention.