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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
SOME STRENUOUS QUESTIONS.
Let Cumn,ins Or Any of His Cohorts
Answer II They Can.

ANSWER Ii lIlcy Sdh'
Cedar Falls Gazette: The progressive"
press, in order to divert public attention
from the doubtful position of Cummlns, is
busy asking questions about the other
man. In order to change the monotony, let
1t answer without equivocation and direct
ly the following questions, which will
greatly simplify matters in the public
mind:
why has Cummins not advocated and In
augurated reforms for which he now
clamors during the five years as governor
of Iowa? Could he do more in the future
| than he has done in the pastf If so, whyf
In what respect would he alter the pres
ent duties of our railroad commissioners?
is he for square deal' for corpora
lions as well as for individuals, or Is 1t his
intention to discriminate against corpora
lions in favor Of individuals?
Is he opposed to corporations, believing
them to be natural enemies?
Is he still in favor Of government owner
ship of railroads?
Does he still insist upon free trade with
Canada?
IL he is with Roosevelt. why is It that
he Insists upon leading away from Roose-
veltIsm and everything that Rooseveltism
stands for" as announced by his organ,
the Register and Leader?
Why does he insist upon a revision Of
tariff when the national administration
and our entire delegation In congress are
opposed?
What remedial measures would obtain
in case Of his election that we would not
enjoy in the event of his defeat?
Is Cummins better man, more virtuous
more honest and characterized by stricter
integrity than he was when openly en-
ployed as railroad Attorney
In the opinion Of Cummins and his forces
has the republican party been so dis
graceful for a number OF years, or is IL
sudden and recent fall from grace?
Is not Mr.. Cummins now acting as at
torney in the interests OF corporations.
railroads included?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
FUNK ENDORSES PERKINS.
Cummins' "sIe Too Vouches for the
Sioux City Man.

Spirit Lake Beacon, June 3, 1906: Even
the casual reader has not failed to observe
the frequent favorable mention of the name
of Hon Geo. ID. Perkins, of Sioux City, In
connection with the Cummins succession to
the governorship. This demonstration has
not been confined to any particular section
of the state. 1t has perhaps been less In
evidence In the northwest, where early dis
cussion might embarrass rather than assist
a movement along this line. The Beacon
Is by no means assured that Mr.. Perkins
will be a candidate for governor. 1t is
quite too early for him to make definite
nyowal as to his intention or for the people
to get down to the real business of select
ing candidates for the elections Of next
year 1t is not too early to be thinking
matters over. and particularly as to more
or less important conditions precedent
Whatever his desires generally In connec-
ton with gubernatorial honors, Mr.. Perkins
would doubtless be free TO admit In the
privacy of his personal eounsels that he
would not be inclined TO submit his candi-
dacy to the action OF Iowa republicans
without assurance of the practically united
support Of the Eleventh congressional dis
trict. As natural assumption this may be
taken for granted. For no county, not
even its own, Is the Beacon authorized to
speak But its opinions are its own, aud In
this right alone 1t does not hesitate to say
that IL Geo. ID. Perkins sees In the state
situation evidences leading to the reason
able assistance that with the support of
the Eleventh congressional district he may
be made the standard bearer of his party
in Iowa next year not one Of the thirteen
counties should withhold its vote, For the
public services Of Mr.. Perkins no apology
is needed. AS a factor In the development
OF his state, and particularly the counties
of his district he must be given high rank.
As a journalist strong in party helpfulness
and public usefulness his emlnence Is es-
l..1 0ra nNtkIxf fautl
facts.
For a number Of years the counties of
this >congressional district have dwelt Ia
practical harmony. That these relations
shall continue Is among the more inpor-
tant OF political consideration III the sew
eral couflties For deliberate reflection In
this connection there win be-po hettes tune.
than in these quiet days ca ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

necessity for fractional division or acrl-
monous debate over these state matters.
"In national Affairs assume that the re-
publicans of Iowa desire to keep In touen
with the republicans elsewhere, ana that
therefore extreme divisions over natlohai
policies are not desirable.
II believe | am speaking for the delega-
ton as well as for myself when say that
we intend to follow our great party leader,
Theodore Roosevelt, and we are certain
that If we do this we will not be out OF
harmony with the great body OF Iowa re-
publicans.
Not Seeking TO Be Boss.
az think that the republicans Of Iowa will
believe me when / say / have no wish TO
assume the role of a boss In our state af-
fairs Such a role Is suited neither to my
abilities nor my tnstsH: shaPe an ambition
to serve the people of the state, Its men,
women and children Of all political views.
/ also wish to act in harmony with the rep
resentatiyes Of the republican party from
the whole country, and in so doing have
behind me a united republican party In
Iowa / have no wish to be the boss OF
faction or to be the creature OF factional
machine, and | do not intend to be either,
nor do | because of my official position
intend to give up the common right of a
republican In the ranks 70 have an opinion
upon party management.
Unreseryedly for Perkins.
Nearly a year ago, when OF course l
had no expectation that Gov Cummins
would be a candidate for third term. and
when others, many of them notably friend
ly to the governor, as l have always my
self been, had commended the Hon. Geo.
d. Perkins as his successor. / took occa-
sion TO urge upon him that he become
candidate for the republican nomination. |
have known him for nearly thirty years
and have always taken a pride in his rec
ord as a soldier In the union army and
citizen of Iowa. If there is among us
man of pure and exalted ideas of the public
service he Is such a man. He has been
my friend ever since l came among
strangers to find a home in Iowa. In the
fight I now am making here have his
sympathy, and his words Of announcement
and help Not only can not take part In
the campaign against him, but l cannot
remain silent when silence would seem TO
give assent to n programme which awards
Endorsement and praise to me and condem-
nation as a corporation tool to him.
AZ esteem Geo. d. Perkins as worthy Of
the leadership of Iowa republicans. If he
is chosen governor he will be a faithful
and Independent public officer. Whatever
Endorsement is given to me must be given
with the knowledge Of my attitude towards
him and his candidacy. / would prefer to
retire from the senate than have it other
WISE" Il.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
One STUMP SPE
ON TOP OF
LEGISLATURE CALLS ON GOV
DETAILS OF Lob
he HAD CHARGED US
When Called to Account He Wigeled
laturc Had Thought He Meant.

In the righteousness of his verbosity, COY
statements which, if they meant anything, me
lobby" was using money to bride the senate
of the legislature Of Iowa to betray the I'M
wealth. as he claimes to have understood these
In formal announcement of his candidacy
The railroads are exerting every sourl
MONEY and organization can create to defeai
bill. They are hunting it to its death with
dictiveness never have seen surpassed. !"
And something of the same inuendo was ID
when he said:
Now, tell me why it is that the railway
have gathered together their chosen agents a
and are spending their time and their money
measured"
Who that understands the significance q
other idea than that, in the quoted declarations
of candidacy, Gov. Cummins meant to charge cd
The legislature understood the charges to md
this, and so it adopted resolution calling up
details and specifications as to this corruption.
And what did the Legislature receive in RED
or scintilla that in any spot or place fulfilled
governor as to bribery Dnd corruption.
1t seems that every,eunce of strength WI
ization can create" was Objected wholly and
waiting friendly relations with, the Legislators.
minis answer to the resolution adopted by the
In order that there may be no question as
of either the legislature or the governor, the
and the reply of the other are here printed side
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
HERRIOTT RAPS CUMMINS
DENoUNCEs CHARGES IN FARE
WE'LL ADDRESS.
WERE BASED ON IDLE GOSSIP
Declares No Legislature of Iowa Ever
Was More Free Than This from
'Insidious and Subterranean Influ-
ences''-Where Was That Lobby?

Des Moines, To-, April 6.--The hands
of the clock indicated 11:45 a. M, but
as a matter of fact, it was $3.50 p. m.
when the Thirty-first general assembly
of Iowa concluded its deliberations this
evening.
After a feverish like recess which
lasted until o'clock, Lieut.. Gov. John
Herriott arose and delivered his fare
we'll address.
81 solemnly declare to you and to
the people we represent that never, in
my opinion, has the work of legislation
in Iowa been so free from insldtous
and subterranean influences adverse
to public honesty as during the session
that closed today. This statement is
your due"
In these words the lieutenant gov
ernor testified as to the dishonesty of
the charges and aspersions cast upon
the members of the Thirty-flrst gem
erai assembly by Coy. a. u. cuniniiias.
The Cummins Accusations.
After commenting on the legislation
enacted at the session just closed. Mr..
Herriott approached the charges
which have been made end reiterated
by the governor. ana repeated In the
newspapers when esppuse his cam
palen for third term. He spoke feel
inEly. and his Neses were as follows;
Many men make Wholesale state
fHs11tt roIieH5Ill9 unpu ieai<Ie te.te, lt...-
4: %a1 81 q f<>1 thou htiessly. spiiieflfnes
tHxa.rIoe of WI ''sN'
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
AN ASSORTMENT OF D1LEMMAs.

Des Moines To- March 27-Hon A. B. Cummins Ciy-Dear
Sir Having reply suggestion for joint debate between
yourself D. Perkins at points in each con-
gressional of the venture again call aen
the matter and to early and favorable
consideration of the proposition.
It is but fair to the republicans they should
given the various matters engaged in dis
cussing you doubtless realize that partisan speech not so
well calculated bring out the truth full debate
For instance reported to have said that Mr. Perkins
this contest he is in the of President Roosevelt and
his cabinet of Senators Allison and Dolver and nearly all OF our
congressman.
You say you for primary law, and yet fail to
your friends defeated the Saunders BILL which the only
fair and practicable measure before the senate
say you anti BILL and yet fail to record
the Perkins for years has publicly favored such
while you soliciting and using free transportation for
yourself and friends.
You say you rate legislation you say that
Mr. Perkins has fought legislation twenty-five years.
while the representative of railroads combines and
trusts that you elected to the legislature democratic
ticket for the of defeating such legislation and
through efforts of Gov Larabee and Mr. Perkins
that law passed head controlling railroad rates in
Iowa.
say you prayed your God night to be forgiven
for you behalf of these corporations but
that Mr. Perkins had committed
sins for which forgiveness was needed.
say the farmers that in they being
robbed fail make mention of the fact that during the four
years have advocated for
their relief while the contrary said to the United States
senate committee on interstate commerce that our people go INTO
the market with butter and rate which they
entitled You do mention that for advo
reciprocity with Canada which would lower the price Of
wheat the benefit of the Touring mills of Minnesota
You Mr. Perkins of being railroad The fact is
that Mr. Perkins had any connections
or political WHILE the other hand the records of the district
Polk county that acted attorney for railroad
company important litigation only last December such railway
which you member of the executive council
been assessing You would condemn Judge for accepting
retainer from gnt and yet act as attorney for railroad
company which the law requires to impartay assess
Can be that do not want the people OF Iowa know
the truth Of these matters?
We suggest that refusal to enter the debate may that
impression. Yours truly
-. JOHN II. JACKSON
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

Believing that the best of determining the right in
the people hear both sides at the same time Senator
Jackson acting for the Of the Geo. D. Perkins
campaign for republican nomination for governor of Iowa.
challenge Gov Albert Cumns for series of joint
discussions upon political issues in the several congressional dis
this After days of elaboration Gov Cummns
he d better not risk his oraory debate in which
quite certain he would be compelled to meet plain facts that
would blast all his rhetoric Therefore he declined The challenge
and its rejection follows:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
Some OF

The railwN
has cultivated
the legislafoY
with Its arg
out of season
1t has tried
various cOnN
by personal
that they nniS
their senate
that the voC
primary law
maintain a Id
fectly fair ia
appear, third
before appro{
general asses
to or favor
that affects u
1 did not
accuse any a
assembly OF h
money to inN
1 did not ex1
pugn the In
There is no n
construction h
putes TO any
or a lack Of
tend to rena
the general
member OF "A
remotely sun
posed the
election lav
scicntiously.
Your thu
these mast n
spending Il
and where H.
I reply tlli
conposing}
in Des sfoine
YOU as they
respectfully
casual exanli'
listers will q
rooms.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
The Challenge.

The Challenge.
Hon. A. B. Cummins, Des Moines,
Io.-Dear Sir: In view of the I'M
usual methods you have chosen for
making your campaign for renomina-
ton for the Office of governor of Iowa,
the committee in charge of the cam
paign in the interest Of the Hon. Geo.
d. Perkins feels that it might not be
improper to suggest discussion OF
the matters mentioned in your public
speeches and such other questions as
may be deemed to be of interest to
republicans at this time. The COM
mittee therefore has instructed me to
propose to you that series of joint
debates be arranged between yourself
and Mr. Perkins to take place during
the months of April and May at one or
more points in each of the congress
sional districts Of the state. Trusting
that we may receive favorable re-
ply from you we are, yours very truly.
John H. Jackson, u
For the Committee.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
The Rejection.

Des Moines, TO-, March 2S, 1906
To Hon. John H. Jackson-My Dear
Sir: 1 beg to acknowledge yours or
the 21st instant, in which you sug-
gest a series of joint debates between
Mr.. Perkins and myself, to take place
during the months of April and May,
at one or more points in each of the
congressional districts of the state.
very respectfully decline the sugges-
ton, for many reasons, among which
are: ...-
/. The plan of the campaign In my
behalf has been made. 1t involves all
the time that 1 can give to the public
and I am not willing to be diverted
from the course that l have outlined
for myself.
2. Mr.. Perkins has a newspaper, the
circulation of which, l am informed,
has recently been very largely IN
creased, and he carries on a debate
with me every day. He Is thus able
to give vent to views upon my candi-
dacy without restraint.
3. Mr.. Perkins and myself are not
the only candidates for governor. One
other has announced his candidacy,
and it may be there will be further
announcements. 1t would be some
what presumptuous to assume that
the nominee must be either Mr.. Per-
kins or myself.
/ beg you to believe I appreciate
the honor you have done me, and
with my compliments to Mr.. Perkins,
remain yours very truly, '~ ,sa
Albert r. CummiI1s,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
Demand FOR specifc Facts.

|
Whereas, Gov. Cummins in an adj
dress to the republicans of Iowa."
makes the alarming statement that
the railway corporations are exerting
every ounce of strength which money
and organization can create to defeat
the primary election bill; that they
are hunting 1t to its death with per-
sistency and a yindictiveness i have
never seen surpassed;' and "these
masters of intrigue who are now ell
deavoring to thwart the will of an
overwhelming proportion of the yot-
ers of Iowa. (for this purpOse) fare
spending the winter in Des Moines,
and,
whereas, The gravity of this charge
IS such that, If believed by the people,
II will seriously reflect ON all legislat-
ors opposed to a statewide primary,
no matter how conscientious their OPP
position may be- and will lead tho
people to believe that all such are
being influenced in their action by
the "exertion of every ounce of
strength which money and organiza-
ton can create" therefore be 1t
Resolved, by the senate, the house
concurring, That in fairness to the
members of the legislature, and that
only those (if there be any, who are
really culpable, may be pointed out,
the governor be asked to commune
cate in writing to the legislature spe-
cific facts, as distinguished from mere
assertion, as:
1. How money is being used by the
railroads to defeat the primary bill.
2. What legislators, II any, have
been the recipients of this money.
8. Who are the masters of i'm
trigue who are spending the winter
i'm Des Moines," and where are they
located.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

any intention of aggavang the crushing pressure
which Gov experience, the Aaron of this
of its future Senator Jackson
felt nearly week he entitled to at least acknow
egmn receipt of his challenge and so he sent the following
singer something of outline of the task that would
have confronted he had had the to join
the debate to which he challenged:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

And that was the end of the investigation.
in this union would such document from AZ
the legislatures protest against an insult, II
anything better than heaping insult upon ins
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

in the heat e.
mulgate the
purposes, VIII
by the differ
forms they &
by delays or +
clare the CO
corrupt or I J
Every cit
and to the stf
for such chax
view. PUBLIC
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charges be aQ
particulars, D.
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harmed, and
fore the peopN
acter certainlX
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Charst
Since the q
tieth general
been my prM
right and then
intimate omcM
with the peop4
Their. it has, Fl
tinction Of nd
officer of tho
than any OF 4
high Office in
state. My cf1
your conduct 4
been excepted
to you. and n
sent, thai ne}
the work OF ID
free from .inf
influences a;.-|
as during tho
day. This stat
best wishes "a
ness of each
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
CUMMINS WOULD NOT
DEBATE WITH PERKINS
WAS AFRAID OF BEING PRESENTATIONS
SAYS HE HAS PLAN OF CAMPAIGN AND
PERKINS A NEWSPAPER

Senator jackson Sent the Governor Singer Which
Probably Made Him Understand How Dangerous 1t
Might Be for Him Risk Joint Discussion Before
the People.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
A FACT PROVEN
Should Convince Even the Nest SkeP
teal CT Its Truth.

If there is the slightest doubt in the
minds OF any that dandruff germs do
not exist, their belief is compelled by
the fact that a rabbit moculated with
the germs became bald in six weeks
time.
1t must be apparent to any person
therefore that the only prevention of
badness is the destruction of the
germ-which act is successfully ac-
compl' shed in 10 per cent of cases by
the application of Newbros Herpicidc.
Dandruff is caused by the same germ
which causes badness and can be pre-
vented with the same remedy-New-
bros Herpicide.
Accept no substitute. Destroy the
cause. you remove the effect
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10
cents in stamps for sample TO the Her
picide company, Detroit, Mich. T. H.
Thomas, special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23

are too low. Take the ''old book and
read of the heroes that showed the di-
v.ne in nature. Study the lives of those
tried and true" Study the scriptures.
Take them as our ideals. One must
have Gods inspiration to keep mp TO
the ideal. 1t is so easy to get out of
harmony with heavenly music. He also
said great importance is given TO young
people, that they may be leaders in
educational lines. Study the highest.
Rev. A. Jaggers of Taylor Ridge had
the afternoon service, which was a re-
vival service. His text was, "Ye shall
know the truth and the truth shall
make you free
H. E. Myers has moved his family
into camp.
Rev. Mr. Ferris of Keithsburg is
among the ministers. as also is Rev. c.
g. Shaffer
The boarding hall is doing good
business.
Hacks are running regularly from
Milan at 8. 2 and 6 o'clock.
The people are expecting great
musical treat on the coming Sabbath
day. The Meneley Clarions, a quartet
from Chicago, will spend the day in
camp. i'rfS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
SPEAKERS BRING NEW MESSAGES TO
WORSHIPERS AT METHODIST MEETING

Camp Ground, TindalI's Grove, Aug.
22.-After hearty song service Tues
day evening. Rev J. w Ferris of
Keithsburg preached THE Wages OF
Sin is Death" was announced as the
text. The contest of the day is over
wages. Young man, young woman,
seek health, right mind, intellect and
good conscience in this world, life
eternal in the world to come said he.
The sermon was an animated one and
carried the congregation with it. The
after service was conducted by Rev.
F. E. Shut of Lafayette Ind. The ap-
peal of Mr.. Shut was fOrceful, and
many arose TO express their purpose
to live for God.
The program for each day is carried
out as announced.
Rev. ID. S. MCGOWAN of Henry, a
visiting minister, preached from Dan
iel. He gave history of the
trying times through which the people
were passing at that time. They had
a chance to choose for good; had a
chance to serve God. Three men were
bound and cast into the fiery furnace
The king, looking into the furnace,
saw them unbound and living. Many
are trying to serve God. Our ideals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
BLACK HAWK MONTHLY
NEW TRI-CiTY MAGAZINE
Published by Well Known Local Men
First Issue to Appear Next
Saturday.

The Black Hawk Monthly, new
magazine published in this city and
issued especially for tri-city people,
viii make its first appearance Satur-
day of this week 1t is edited by
Frank Butler who is also employed at
the offices at Rock Island arsenal, and
the advertising end is looked after by
Howard L. Baxter, who is no novice
in the business. As a result of the
well directed efforts Of these two
young men the first issue of the mag
azine will be filled with interesting
reading matter and with local and for
eign advertising. The leading articles.
several of which are by local writer's.
deal largely with topics of particular
and timely interest in this vicinity.
The new publication will come forth
each month with different and hand
some cover design in two or more col
ors. that will appeal to the artistic
sense of its future readers The mag
azine will contain short stories by
authors of renown and ability, of
schedules of the local theaters and
transportation lines, of fashion plates,
comic anecdotes, cartoons selected
from the leading papers in the United
States. of home building plans. pert
paragraphs, vocal and instrumental
music, of household hints and helps.