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Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
Men Who Own Nation

The men who own the United
States, according to La Toilette, are:
Edwin S. Marston, James Stillman,
Samuel Sloan, Edward H. Hartman,
Moses Taylor, c. H. Dodge, J. II. Post,
Henry A. G. Taylor, William Rookie
feller Henry c. Frick, P. A. Valen-
tine, Cyrus 81. Mccormick, G.. W..
Perkins. William D. Sloan, G. s. Fair
child, John w. Sterling, Henry o.
Havemeyer, Stephen S. Palmer, Jacob
H. Schiff, T. H. Hubbard, Adrian
Iselin, Jr., Brayton Ives, Levi P.
Morton, w. G.. Oakman, T. F. Ryan,
G.. w. Young, G.. F. Baker, M. Taylor
Pyne, E.. Berwind, G. Ledyard
Blair, j.. F. Dryden, J. B. Duke, G..
]. Gould, D. Guggenheim, V. P.
Snyder, H. H. Vreeland, John Claflin,
Charles Lanier, Woodbury. Langdon
}. Pierpont Morgan, A. D. Juilliard
James N. Jarvie, G.. G.. Haven, Fred
eric Cromwell, H. P. Whitney, C. A.
Peabody, c.. H.. Allen, A. w. Kreech,
S. B. Shipley, P. D. Craveth, V. Nora
Witz, Paul Morton, John Jacob Astor,
n. N. Brady, August Belmont, C. H.
Mackay, c. w. Morse, Oliver H.
Payne, John D. Rockefeller, James
Speyer, Charles M. Schwab, F. w.
Vanderbilt, Henry Walters, w. S..
Webb, j. o. Armour, J. J. Mitchell.
L: f. Swift, T.. J. Coolige, Nathaniel
Thayer, P. A. B. Widener, Samuel
Rea, b. B. Norris Chauncey M. De-
pew, Henry M. Flagler, James M.
Fargo, James j. Hill, Edwin Hawley.
John R. Hegeman, J. H. Hyde, w.
II. Moore, D. O. Mills, A. E. Orr, Dan
lei G. Reid, H. H. Rogers, Charles
Steele, H. Nick. Trombley, w. K
vanderbilt, John I. Waterbury, r. F,
=: Young, Charles Dawes, James B
Forgan, Norman B. Ream, olive,
Ames' ~ L: Higginson, Thomas
Dolan, E. H. Cary, John H. Converse
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased ia
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
stages, and that is Catarrh Halls Catarrh
Care is the only positive cure now known to the
med m9edaGai fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is tsken internaliv.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the dieease, and giving the pa
and assisting nature in doingits work. The
proprietors have SO muck faith in its cnratiye
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails 70 cure. Send for list
OF testimonials. IN s-s.$s 4,
address T: ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
Sold By all Druggists 75c. =, .s5@ 81
( Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
100 MEN OWN UNITED STATES.

Fewer than 100 men control every
thing worth controlling in the United
States. Senator La Toilette, who
says he has made thorough invest
legation and gathered statistics, in a
speech against the Aldrich bill in the
senate, gave the names of those in
combinat ton of kings.
This condition of affairs, he said,v
is due to the business reorganization
Of the last ten years, which put
banks, railroads and all great indus
tries under their sway through the
trusts. .- <s<
"The bare names of the directors
Of two great bank groups (standard
Oil and Morgen), given in connection
with their business associations, is
all the evidence that need be offered
Of the absolute community of interest
between banks, railroads and all the
great INDUSTRIES declared La
Toilette.
There are twenty-three directors
Of the National City Bank (Standard
OLD and thirtynine directors of the
National Bank Of Commerce (Morgan)
Examination of these directors shows
that these two groups are being knit
together in business associations,
suggesting their full Identification.
Fourteen of the directors of the
National City bank are at the head Of
fourteen great combinations, rep
resenting 38 per cent of the capital
ization of all the industrial trusts in
the country. The railroad lines rep
resented on the board of this one
bank cover the country like net.
work. These same twenty-three
directors, through their various con-
nections, represent than $50 other
banks, trust companies, railroads and:
industrial corporations, with an ag-
gregate capitalization of more than
$1,2OO,O00,OOO." ...
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
.Prnaehen 81 As.s.esk

An English preacher believes In un-
conventional ways. One must do so,
he says, to reach the people in reli-.
eion. So he appeared on the stage OF
the Grown theater, at Peckham. Eng
land, arrayed in the full panoply OF q
knight errant Of the time Of the Cru-s
sades. surcoat Of chain mail, hauberk,
greayes ,armored gauntlets, sword and
helmet, and preached from Ephesians
Wig: "Put on the whole armor OF
God that ye may be able to stand
against the Wiles Of the devil. 81
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
Passing of Fort McHen,-y.

Passing of Fort Mctienry.
A general staff order which an
nounces the definite removal of his
toric Fort McHenry from the list of
military posts and marks the close OF
it's career as defense of the city has
been issued by the acting secretary OF
war upon the recommendation of the
chief of artillery.
After March 81, 1907, the Thirty-ninth
company OF artillery, now stationed
at Fort McHenry, will be transferred
to Fort De Soto, Fla, and the fort
grounds will be taken over by the en-
gineer department of the army, with
the prospects of its ultimately being
turned into one of the large army de-
pots for storage of supplies.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
County Board Meeting.

Ihe county board of Mower county
will meet in special session on Thurs.
day the 18th day of March at3 o'clock
10 the afternoon at the Auditors Office
IN the court house at Austin to trans
act such business as may come before.
the meeting. GEO. ROBERTSON,
County Auditor.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
For Diseases of the Skin.

Nearly all diseases of the skin such as
eczema, letter, salt rheum and BARRIERS
itch, are characterized by an intense
itching and smarting, which often
makes lite burden and disturbs sleen
and rest. Quick relief may be had by
applying Cham mberlain's Salye. It
allays the itching and smarting almost
instantly. Many cases have been cured
oy its use. For sale by all druggists.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
BIooded Poultry for Sale.

e Mrs. 3. II. Pike and Son of Austin
breeders N thoroughbred fowls, Barred
Ply mouth Rocks, Silver Wyandotts,
Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Geese,
Have young stock for sale now. Rural
Route g. New phone.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
Austin steam Launary,

: patrDniZe home institutions and
nave your laundry work done at the
Austin Steam. Laundry III the highes,
sstyte Of the art N, ci,emicais used
Landry delivered free Of ~ charge
tj!ye us a trial.
t. M BuRNnAt. i'roprieror.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
Park Place Dur0cs.

A few choice Gilts for sale chsap.
Bred for early April Farrow. Address
JOHN NJ. CHR1sTGAU AND SON, Dexter,
Mimi.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25

For sale, eIght Poland China boars
and four a berdeen Angus bulls at reas-
sonable prices. Oakdale Stock Farm
5IsoRRENs BROS, props, Oakland. tf
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25
For Sale.
b B 9 6 j st 9 red
Aberdeen Angus
Cattle for sale T.

.e..--F #yUuuB UuIlE
coming one year old in the spring.
Prices right.
o. c. DANIELsON,
~ Taopi, MINI. Il
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-25

Ny paper says that another Of our
handsome American gals with millions
Of money from her dad is goin' to marry
q Italian duke for the sake Of her get
tin in line for some kind Of empty
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
THE NEW STAR.

It seems to be really true that Raisu- Ii, the famous Moorsh brigand who captured and kept in captivity for sev- en months Kaid Sir Harry MacLean and in the end secured from the Brit lsh government a generous ransom and official recognition, is to make his de- but as a more or less legitimate actor. As the outcome of negotiations which have taken place since the release of Sir Harry MacLean between the man. agement of the London Hippodrome and Raisuli, arrangements have been made for his appearance within the next few weeks at that place of amuse- ment KNisuli will appear in the Arab and Moorish equestrian game called Powder Play"
 Of course there will be powder play enough in Powder Play" to make it interesting and exciting. and doubtless Raisuli will succeed in the drama as well as John L. Sullivan and others have He will draw in London any way, and will draw aiso in this coun- try. where he will doubtless appear when he has tired London out. lie has had strange and dramatic career, and if he has come to the conclusion that it will not longer pay him to be a real brigand he is probably right in thinking that t will pay him to be 8 theatrical one. We shouldn't wonder If it paid him much better His experi- once has doubtless taught him to value himself highly enough, and if it hasn't he may know enough to have a man ager."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
UP AGAIN.

The jury system is again up for dis cussion It is almost always up for dis cussion. because 1t is almost always ex- hibiting some of its possibilities of trouble or wrong. In New York city the other day jury tossed up a coin to decide what its verdict should be. The foreman of the jury told the court about it with apparently no thought that anything wrong had been done. Then the judge fined each member of the jury $50, and in that way tried to teach all concerned that jury duty is duty and not gambling.
 Many verdicts have been arrived at in this way, or in some other way no more sensible or just In fact, perhaps the number of verdicts arrived at as they really ought to be is comparative ly small. The Buffalo Commercial asks some pertinent questions about anotb- CT way of getting at a verdict It saws: But to what degree is the tipping of coin worse in its effect than the way some judges have of keeping a jury in their room with the declaration that they have got to agree upon some sort of verdict even though the division of opinion among the twelve ie n,,;.o marked? In that action what respect is shown for that reasonable doubtn that is supposed to be so important and impressive in behalf of the defendant |?
 So il goes Evidently the best way for man to do who can do it is 10 keep out of the immediate neighbor- hood of the jury system.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
A TREE SAYING.

MT. F. H. Hartman doubtless thinks that he has been misunderstood ana misrepresented. He has if he has been animated in his work by the prlnclple which he put into words the other day when he said: What we have sot to have in political and business lie IS the man who is willing to work for others and doesn't undertake to move the pieces on the ehess-board solely with a view to what he thinks to De his own interest"
 Even if MT Hartman hasn't been always powerfully under the innuence of this spirit, the fact that he per ceives that those who would keep things going right in this country must be shows soundness of thought ana accuracy of perception. There VIII have to be less greed and selfishness' The evils they have already wrought are so general and appalling that all well-disposed people are seeing the absolute necessity of 3 change The change has already begun. and Il | is beginning to be perceived that Chris tian Socialism is better and safer te 1 live with than the other kind.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
TT IS WELL.

What is to become Of that artesian we'll? Only little time ago it was the thought of the average citizen that he was to be especially blessed in a sup- ply of water If he had any particular objection to reservoir water he could turn to the driven well and quaff to his satisfaction of the water bubbling up from subterranean depths. But. be- hold, this pleasant anticipation is blasted. The average citizen is simply obliged to gather about the fountain and take of reservoir water or go without No pump for him. It is out of date The New Haven Medical Associa- ton is solicitors about his health. If next Monday night the city fathers shall agree with the doctors, the ar tesian well may become only mem ory and hole in the ground Some money is there too and cannot be got out. It would be well, however, to put the transaction on record, for some fu- ture generation may like to locate that we'll in some time of drought
 The communication or the Medical Association Is based on wider knowledge than that of the average citizen and expresses an interest in the general health of the community, and for this reason will he given consider able weight in any discussion of the matter. Physicians everywhere are watching more carefully than ever for anything that may appear to be detri- mental to health, especially in the more populous centers. It is we'll that it is so.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
Saturday, February 20, 1908.
THANKFUL.

New Haven is deeply thankful that she has escaped such horror as she feared when the news that Grace Hos pital was burning was spread around. The damage done is bad enough, but that can be and will be speedily and generously repaired It was fortunate enough that the fire did not break out in the night,
 The display of good will and kind ness by all who could help was most inspiring. Human nature is pretty good nature, as is frequently seen. The exhibition of it made by those whose hearts were touched by the sad plight of the helpless driven out of the hospital by the fiery danger was cheering indeed Of course it will not be surprising if the shock to some of the patients proves disastrous, but we have mercifully been spared that which would have made great and general sorrow
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
A LARGE PROGRAMME.

Things are moving rapidly in this country One big plan succeeds anoth- CT, and our busy President finds noth- ing too big for him. His approval of the inland waterways plan was expect ed Should it influence congress to leg islate according to recommendations made. there will he permanent com mission named. which will bring into coordination the corps of engineers of the army, the bureau of soils, the for est service, the bureau of corporations and the reclamation service. This com bination will have to do with the de- velopment, improvement and utiliza- ton of all of the country's water ways;
 the conservation of the natural re- sources relating thereto; the irrigation of lands having effect on streams; the reclamation of swamp and overflow lands: the clarifcation and purifcation of streams; the prevention of soil waste; the utilization of water power; the preservation and extension of for
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
In Memory.

It will be in the way of hearts ease for an old and loving friend of Mrs. Minott F.. Osborn to pay this open tribute to her memory. In girlhood, and life together in the school days, in dearer and closer relations after, ever was she loyal and loving-a comrade tried. tender and truel"
 The void made by her passing will not easily be filled, but the flower of memory will grow sweeter and sweeter as time goes on which brings nearer the reunion beyond. It is much in this life to have filled fully the various relations hereto have been a daugn- ter sister, wife and mother in fullest meaning. All these she who has gone home surely did and it is now for all who knew and loved her to rejoice for her entrance into the freer. grand CT life, and to be brave as she was
 brave. Eternal rest giSe unto her, Lord, Let perpetual light shine upon
 her. May she rest in peace, Weep awhile. if ye are fain. Sunshine still must follow rain; | Only not at death--for death. | Now ] know is that first breath | Which our souls draw when we enter Life, which is of all life center.
 He who died at Azan gave This to those who made his grave"
 New Haven, Feb. 2S. 1908.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
MOVING.

First Passenger-~I never saw train move IS slow as this one.
 Second Passenger-The engineer is the village checker hampion.-Phila- delphia Telegraph.
 Where's the boss?"
 Tn Europe.
 Back soonp"
 "It depends on his lawyer.'-cleve- land Plain Dealer
 Friend Gin whisper) 1.-The toastmas- ter wants you 10 get off a good joke
 The Bashful Man---Beg Pardon-er---I didn't know was on it.-Chicago News.
 Do you believe that all things come to him who waits?"
 They may start for him. but usually some man who hustles overtakes them before they get to the man who waits" Houston Post,
 "Bliggins thinks he knows more than anybody else on earth"
 "Yon state 1t mildly" answered Miss Cayenne, since the assertion that Mars Is inhabited, hc goes further than that. Washington Star Knocker-"What is the meaning of that quotation, The mind of man run neth not to tho contrary?
 Blcker-"lt simply shows the differ ence between the mind of man and the l mind of woman. .'-Clevelan Leader l Man--Did you say your mamma l whipped you because you wouldn't tell l lie? 1 Boy-Yes. sir. She wanted me to 1 tell mo teacher I was sorry I played l hockey" when l wasn't-Chicagc 1 News.
 My five daughters are all married now" l T suppose you had considerable diff 1 hculfN Tn getting so large a number Of girls off your hands?"
 No The difficulty Is in keeping sc I large a number of husbands on theiI l feet, ''- Boston Herald.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29

they are inclined to resist the move ment toward the public possession of the forests. However, it is a principle of law that ownership is not absolute but for use and man has no right he can exercise in way detrimental to the rights of ali others What is for the interests of the larger number must prevail finally.
 Both State and national action are called for in a situation like that which presents itself in the bare wa tersheds of many a river. Not alone is it question of the wanton destruc- tion of timber and the filling of river beds with gravel, but floods and ice jams are more noticeable and the losses to property that these cause an nually are considerable item. The forests serve in holding the snow so that the melting process shall be gradual. Many of those who suffer loss from river floods are innocent parties. victims of the lack or knowledge in the proper care of the forests on the part of those who own them or that thoughtlessness that has little regard for the rights of others In New Eng land the White mountains are the source of almost every important riv- CT, but a prodigious cutting away of the trees has been going on, laying bare the side of many a mountain of that system. In some sections destruo- tive fires have consumed thousands of acres. The demand for government ac- ton comes none too soon, somewhat belated if anything.
 Of course it was to be expected that objection would be raised on constitu- tional grounds. But if the national government can maintain jurisdiction over navigable streams it can have jurisdiction over the forests necessary
 
 to protect the rivers. If it is questioned whether the national government can enter upon the ownership of forests, il may be said that it is no new thing for the nation to own lands for other needs in the public interest. If Yel- lowstone Park can be set aside as q reserve forest lands can be held for as good a reason as reserves. There have been times when congress has made appropriations for undertaking not anywhere near as promising in re- suits as the preservation of the forest The whole question is being ablA argued before the judiciary committed of the house of representatives. Attor, ney John K Beach of this State Ina: clearly stated the case so that debate need not unnecessarily be prolonged A constitution is good when the spiri of it can be discerned and followed bul liitst Nflb lldliltN IL liN'u uiihti { quite different environment and out look from the present. As wise as the, were they could not be expected tt foresee our problems and specifically mention in the constitution forest re serves and few other things. Blu then what would some people do i they could not have an opportunity {, raise constitutional objections?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
REAL.

It appears that the holdings of gold coin and bullion by the treasury of the United States are more than one bill lion dollars.
 A billion dollars in real money and material to make real money out of is a big amount It is the biggest amount the United States treasury has ever had. And when we remember that this great and rich country is now preparing to produce about 1000, 900, 900 of real wealth in the shape of crops we get a glmmering idea of what a country il is. It will not be long in the dumps. Its gold, it's crops, its courage, it's enter prise and its hope will give it new start and it will go from glory to glory even as it has done in the past There is no sign that it has begun to reach its top yet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-29
What's in 2 Nnmes

See the New York directory.
 The modern Hall of Fame, The scroll of men of greatness
 And ask, What's in a name?" George Eliot is a coschman,
 John Ruskin is cook. And Byron policeman.
 Who never wrote book. Petrarca peddles rootbeer
 And manufactures pop. Rossini is f1ddlet,
 And runs a barber shop. Carlyle colored healer,
 Relieves you on the spot. A fish and oyster dealer
 Is Mister Walter Scott. Herr Schiller is butcher
 And has sausage stand. Herr Strauss leads on the East Side little German band. Scarlatii sells bananas
 And Verdi drives hack. Bellini sweeps the highways
 And works the railroad track. And Rubeustein. the tailor.
 Makes coats and pants galore. And Mendelssohn sells clothing
 And has dry goods store. Herr Wagner is a baker
 Franz Schubert heals the sick. Shakespeare is undertaken
 And Poe sells lime and brick. Tobscconist. Herr Lessing,
 He makes Havanas clear And Heine what a blessing
 Sells some ones lager beer Darwin has geese and chickens,
 Dumas is selling fish. Fine furniture sells Dickens.
 Made in Grand Rapids. Mich. If all these famous authors
 To advertise their name. Have chosen our directory,
 Tell me. who Is to blame? Joseph steinberger in Brooklyn
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