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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
BRYAN TALKS TO THRONCS;
DAY IN GREATER new YORK
KERN CHARGES
TRUST FUNDS
SENT TO Indiana

Upton, Ohio, Oct. 27-'I am reliably
informed and make this specific charge
that 100000 of money, largely con-
tributed by trusts and combines, was
brought into Indiana last Sunday and
passed through the hands of Hon. Fred
Sims. secretary"
John w. Kern made the above dec
laration before a good sized audience
here today. Il think that every
thoughtful, patriotic citizen will see
10 necessity for publication of cam,
paign contributions before the cleo
tion," said Kern.
Kern reviewed the action of the re-
Spective conventions of the leading
parties with reference to the publicity
of campaign contributions, and con-
tinued: Il do not wonder the republi-
can party this year is declining to
give the names of the men and corpor-
atoms that are supplying its sinews of
war. If the people of Indiana knew
the names of these donors, Bryan
would carry the state by 100000 Such
publication would disclose the fact that
every unlawful combination in America
has poured out money unlawfully alb
sorbed from the peoples earnings into
the republican treasury for the pur-
pose of debauching the ballot
Reverting to the alleged 100000
contribution recently brought into the
state, Kern continued:
Sims is a most estimable gentle
man, warm personal friend of mine,
but | am compelled to say it is sad
spectacle to see public official who is
required to pass every year upon the
question as to what amount of taxes
shall be levied upon the railroads and
other corporations in his state, hand
ling the money that these corporations
are called upon to contribute TO the
campaign fund. The assessing or tax
ing officer who has the power to raise
or lower the taxes of corporations has
rare facilities for frying fat out of the
corporations whose properties they are
required to value. | hope the time
may come when no public officer will
be allowed to neglect his official duties
to engage in such questionable bust
ness"
Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 27.-John w
Kern started on a second days tour
of Indiana today He is scheduled
to make seven speeches before he
reaches Decatur, where night meet
, ing will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Bryan. In SO doing it has disclosed
the real reason which Influenced a re.
publican congress to permit continu-
alton of its exactions of newspapers
and the public. This appeal in behalf
of the paper trust is issued from No.
309 Broadway. New York, by the
American Paper and Pulp association
and the West Virginia Pulp and Paper
company. The letter which so strong
ly voices the position of the paper
trust in this campaign, says:
1.-The democratic party believes in
free trade or tariff for revenue only
It's platform advocates the repeal oi
the duty on print paper and pulp. Mr.
Bryan, its candidate for president, per
sonally endorsed this plank. and Mr.
Kern, candidate for vice president, in
accepting the nomination, referred to
paper manufacturers as "a few men en-
gagged in public plunder.' Last winter
every democratic representative in
congress was eager to vote for the re
peal of the duty without giving the
paper industry hearing. The two
democratic members of the committee
which was finally appointed to inves
tigate the subject, reported in favor
of repeal.
1T is thus a foregone conclusion
that If the democratic party has the
power, it will Immediately take off tn,
duty.
"On the other hand. the republican
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
ANSWER is MADE TO The
RECENT CHARGES OF HASKELL

Muskogee, Okla, Oct. ga state
ment was received yesterday at the
office OF the commissioner of the Five
Civilized tribes from the interior de-
partment at Washington with instruc-
tions to publish the same for the in
formation of the Usage Nation. directly
concerned. and the Five Civilized
tribes. incidentally interested.
1t was also directed that every nee
essary step be taken to bring the
statement to the notice of the indi-
vidual Usage Indians.
HaskelI's Charge Called FaIschood.
The statement is an answer to Gov.
ernor Haskell's recent charges. for
the information of the Indians of the
Usage Nation, and says:
Governor Haskells recent open let
te' to the president charges that the
| Indians in the matter of fixing the
royalty for the lease of their oil lands
to the Indian Territory illuminating
| Oil company. Governor Haskell's
statements are deliberate falsehoods
| nor does he suggest possible remedy
"As his disregard of truth is willful
no reply will be made to him person
ally, but President Roosevelt and Sec
| retary Garfield are not willing that the
| Usage Indians should not know the
truth about these matters, in order
that they may not be deceived BY
| Governor Haske1l's false etatemepfS
For this reason they send to the In
dians the truth about each of the
charges he makes
| Governor Hit in Land Deal.
| The statement takes I'D Haskell's
charges in detail and analyzes then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
'UNvEIL MONUMENT To
Ex-PRESIDENT HARRISON
TAFT IS WEARY
FROM THE STRAIN
OF CAMP AIC N

New York. Oct. 27.-Taft left New
York at sos this morning for Troy,
where he will arrive this evening. In
the meantime Taft will speak at a
dozen or more places during the day
Taft felt the heavy work of yesterday,
but expressed himself as being in fiji
condition to carry out his itinerary for
the rest of the campaign.
Yonkers, n. Y, Oct. 27-Taft reach
ed here in driving rain, but was met
at the station by big crowd. He was
driven to a large hall, where he made
a speech touching on the many issues
in his usual vein.
Poughkeepsie, n. Y, Oct 81
When Taft reached this city today he
was escorted through the streets to
the opera house where he reviewed
the topics of his former discussions
The theater could only accommodate
a small portion of those anxious TO
ge. in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
PAPER TRUST IS BUSY To SAVE ITS BACON;
UBIQUITOUS COMBINATION DESPERATE AS TO TAFT

Chicago, Oct. 27-The paper trust,
probably the most daring of all the
iniquitious combinations in this coun-
try, has taken up the cause of Taft
and Sherman in a circular letter ad-
dressed to patrons and friends.
This is the combination which. ac-
cording to sworn testimony before a
congressional committee in Washing
ton this year, has arbitrarily increased
the. price Of common and print paper
during the last two years from $1S5
to $3.50 per hundred pounds in car
load shipments. 1t is the same trust
that received the attention of repre-
sentatives of TIA newspapers at a
meeting in New York where resolu
tions were adopted asking that con
gress grant immediate relief from its
|exactions.
In its appeal for support for the
republican national ticket the paper
trust lays bare its case. 1t frankly
confesses that a democratic victory
would result in the immediate remova
of duty on print paper and wood pulp
thus reducing the price, and adds:
"Mr. Taft, in his speech of accept
, ance, has unequivocally expressed him
self in favor of protection and in op
position to discrimination against an.
particular industry. Mr.. Sherman
/, candidate for vice president, stand
/ for the same principles."
And, again, speaking of the actor
lof the republican members of con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Hoosier Capital Scene Of
Fitting Testimonial to
Departed Statesman.
DAUGHTER ACTS PART
Addresses by Vice President
Fairbanks and Others
R00sevelt's Tribute.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 27.-The
ceremonies attending the unveiling OF
the Benjamin Harrison monument
this afternoon were preceded by a
parade in which about $500 members
OF G. A. r. posts, the regular army,
the national guard and fraternal Or
ders participated
The Speakers.
The speakers were Vice President
Fairbanks, General John w. Noble,
Harrison's secretary of the interior.
and John E. Griffiths. Harrison's
biographer James Whitcomb Riley
read a poem written for the occasion.
Little Daughter Plays u Part.
Harrison's daughter, Elizabeth,
pulled the cord which drew the flags
from around the statue and exposed
it to view.
President Roosevelt sent a beautiful
wreath which will be placed at the
base of the monument.
In presenting the monument to the
people, Vice President Fairbanks
sketched Harrisons life and paid a
beautiful tribute to his ability, genius
and services as a citizen, soldier and
statesman, saying that Harrison will
stand in the history of the country
when it is impartially written as one
of the nations great presidents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
steel Not Afraid of Panic.

New York, Oct. 27-The United
States Steel corporation today de
clared a quarterly dividend of hall
of l per cent on the common and ~
per cent on the preferred stock. These
are unchanged from the last quarter
The report for the quarter ended
Sept. 80 shows total earnings of s27,
016,000, a decrease of $16,G9S,000 com
pared with the corresponding periot
of last year and an increase of Sc,
$4,000 compared with the last quar-
ter ended June 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

to show their deliberate untruth."
The statement fconcludes:
Haskell attempts, by deliberate and
reiterated falsehood, to give the false
impression that he is championing the
interests of the Indians. The depart
ment knows of one matter in which
he has shown practical interest in
Indian affairs, and this was when he
procured plots OF valuable townsite
lands from the Indians, the methods
of which procurement are declared to
be fraudulent in suits filed against
him and now pending in the courts to
recover for the Indians the land he
thus procured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

gress, who last winter prevented the
immediate removal of duty on wood
pulp, the paper trust says:
"As the republicans were so fear
less and resolute on the eve of a
presidential election in the face of the
demands of the press. it is therefore
reasonable to expect that if they are
retained in power the paper industry
will receive fair treatment in the re.
vision of the tariff"
In other words, the paper trust ap-
peals to voters to elect Taft and Sher-
man, with the almost certain under.
standing that the duty on pulp will
not be removed. This conclusion is
justified in the light of the record oi
the last republican congress. A spe
cial committee was appointed by
Speaker Cannon to investigate the
paper trust. This was carefully
planned trick on the part of Uncle
Joe Cannon and republican leaders
who believe in standpatism to side
track the demands of the American
Newspaper Publishers association
which were voiced by Herman Rid
der. president of the association. Ar
Indifferent committee which had littl.
life in its work held a few meeting.
and then adjourned without takin,
any action.
| Makes an Appeal.
Fearful of the defeat of Judge Taft
| the f,auar truSt nnw comac foru,o y,
with an appeal for the defeat of MI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
No Question of Policy Dividing the
) Parties - Present--Resime Has
Been in Saddle IL Years.
NEW CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
Coz

Toronto, Canada, Oct 27.-The re-
suits of yesterday elections show that
the Laurier government has been sus-
tanned with a majority of so, with sew.
en- elections yet to be held. ALI the
ministers are reelected, while seven OF
the opposition's chief lieutenants are
beaten.
Toronto, Ont. Oct. 27.-The general
elections for the Dominion of Canada
took place yesterday. The dominion
is composed of the following named
provinces:
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
SUGAR BARRELS FOR
ELECTION BALLOTS

Fremont, Ohio. Oct. 27.-Sugar bar
rels will be used for ballot boxes in
Sandusky county at the coming elec-
ton. The board of elections has pur-
chased 40 barrels. Tops with hinges
and the necessary slot were placed
on all the barrels, after which they
were distributed to the various pre-
cincts.
The step is necessary because of the
large ballots to be used in the presi-
Dental election Nov. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
TRIAL OF ARMY MEN STARTS
Court Martial of Colonel Daniel Corn.
man and Captain French.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 27.-The court
martial to try Colonel Daniel Corn
man and Captain Charles G. French
of the 7th infantry on charges in con
nection with alleged misappropriatior
of government horse feed and its use
for animals not owned by army Off
GERS convened yesterday at For
Wayne. Major General Fred D. Grant
commander of the department of the
east. is presiding. Several witnesses
testified as to alleged breaches of tht
army regulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Dismiss Conspiracy Charge.
Government Sustained.

New York, Oct. 27.-The conspiracy
count in the Indictment upon which
Charles w. Morse and Alfred II. Cur
tbs are being tried in the federal court
was dismissed by Judge Hough today.
The action followed exhaustive argu-
ments by counsel. This leaves Morse
and Curtis to face only the charges of
violation of the national banking law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Manitobas British Columbia, Saskatch-
evan Alberta
The last two named provinces have
been created since the last general
election held in 1904
Government Sustained.
At the close of the polls last night
the voting showed that the Laurier
liberal government had been sustained
by a plurality of A, the vote at mid
night with IA constituencies to hear
from standing 123 for the government,
79 for the conservative opposition,
with 4 Independents.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was elected in
two constituencies and all members
of the cabinet were returned with
large majorities
The Hon. r. l.. Borden, leader OF
the opposition, was elected, but a
great many of the leading supporters
were defeated.
The contest was bitter and the elec
ton, on the whole. was Teff1a6s The
most exciting in the history of Canada
The Laurier government has been in
power for II years.
No Real Issue.
There was no question of policy di
viding the parties. The government
had been able, energetic and success
full, and endeavored to conduct the
campaign on facts and argument.
The Laurier government will rule
the country for another four years un
| less in the meantime it is defeated
on some political measures in the
house of commons, but that is moi
likely. as the government will have q
comfortable working majority. Com
plete returns may increase the gov
| ernment's majority. Six of the prov
inces gave majority for the govern
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
IN SUMMER HOMES

Salisbury Beach, Mass, Oct. 27.--
Fire which swept the summer settle
ment here early today was controlled
after more than hundred cottages
had been destroyed. The damage is
estimated at 100000. No lives were
lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
CONFESSION BY
It'd" BURTON|S
BAD FOR RIDERS

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 27-"Tts"
Burton. one of the men under arrest
outrage at Reelfoot lake, made con-
fessfon in the Tiptonville Jail today.
The confession is said to be very
damaging to the night riders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Starts With Address in
City Hall Park at 3
O'clock in Morning.
THEN ON BROADWAY
Predicts Sweeping Victory for
Democrats -. CrusheS
Everywhere.

New York, Oct. 27-Bryan today
devoted his attention TO Greater New
York. Beginning at 4. m. he ad-
dressed a crowd of night workers in
City Hall park Then after a few
hours sleep he spoke at Broadway
meeting. Thence he went to Brook
lyn and Long Island City, later cross
ing to Jersey City
Bryan's audience in City Hall park
was composed principally of employees
of the big newspaper Offices on Park
row, the telegraph Offices and the gen
eral postoffice, while here and there
was yellow "duster'' of a marked
listener from one of the big markets
where the work does not cease with
darkness. A brass band entertained
the crowd with patriotic airs until the
arrival of Bryan and party and a
number of lesser lights in the political
field spoke briefly.
Bryan was accompanied by Mrs.
Bryan and Chairman and Mrs. Mack.
country and spoke at some length on
various issues of the campaign.
Talks to Vast Assemblage.
At the rooms of the Order of Acorns
on Broadway Bryan spoke TO vast
assemblage and hundreds were unable
to gain entrance to the hall. He was
preceded by Lieutenant Governor
Chanler whose remarks were devoted
to state. ajrs-----R Bryan discussed .Lhs
platforms of the two big parties and
in connection said:
I'VE cannot tell just now the size
Of the sweeping victory we are going
to win, but indications point TO a very
large one. Reports from Ohio, Iowa,
Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illi-
nOis will tell you all those states will
vote the democratic ticket. If their
reports are true we will have so many
votes that by the time We get to the
Allegheny mountains we may not need
the votes east of those mountains
| want it to be victory in which
every part of this country shall have
part. l want New York to have q
share.
IF we win it is going to be the
peoples victory. If we win it is going
to be the peoples government and the
peoples administration. l want dem
ocratic New York to say that they
helped to do it,"
Mrs. Brynn's First Speech.
Mrs. Bryan made her first speech
of the campaign at reception ten
dered her yesterday by the Woman's
democratic club. When called on Il
speak she rose without hesitation ant
said: 81 might have felt confused bu
for the rule that exists in our family
that during campaign time Mr.. Bryar
is to do all the talking. While l car
make no extended remarks there are
two things which l may touch on witt
propriety. may first bring you greet
tings of the democrats from othe
parts of the country and although
woman usually eonceals her age,
shall take you into my confidence ant
tell you that 25 years ago concluded
there was not room in one household
for two ambitions like mine and ffr
Bryan's. have, therefore, merge'
my own in his and out of this ha
grown very close association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
PRINCE HENRY TAKES
A RIDE AN AIR SHIP

Friederichshafen, Oct. 27.-Count
Zeppelin's airship made an ascension
this morning with Prince Henry OF
Prussia and Captain Mischke as pas
sengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
pefauItino treasurer Sentenced.

Sac City, Iowa, Oct. 27.-Will H.
Peitis, former county treasurer, today
plead guilty to the embezzlement of
$4,000 of the funds of the county.
He was sentenced to 10 years in the
penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Reelect Lillian M. Stevens.

Denver. Colo. Oct 27.-Mrs. Lillian
NJ. Stevens was today unanimously re.
elected president of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Fearfrl of the defeat of Judge Taft,
the paper trust now comes forward
with an appeal for the defeat of Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Continued on Page rwo.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
ROADS NOT REDUCE WAGES
Officials Realize That This Canno. Be
Done While Dividends Are Paid.

CHICAGO. March N.-Ths Record
Horaid to-day says so long as many of
the big railroad systems Of the countr,
continue to pay nighar dividends than
they earn while they continue to borrow
enormous sums OF money there will not
fc general reduction in wages On
II eatern railroads. J bis decision was
rec ched at secret conference nt West
ern presidents in Chicago this week
Following the conference certain labor
leaders were given to understand tina,
tho Western roads lid not contemplate
al immediate reduction but no reason
fcr the assurance wns given 1T WAS
hoped to keep The reason from the
knowledge of the public because OF rhe
unfavorable criticism upon existing
methods of railroad financing according
10 a prominent railway official.
1t was the general opinion. according
to this official that business conditions
fully warranted a reduction in wages
but that ouch action would not be
tolerated so long as. the railroad or many
of them are paying their stockholders
large returns and are constantly in the
market as large borrowers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
NOTES FROM nANDoLrH-mAcoN.
College Buildings to he Lighted by
cCiriclfx-PcrannnI Notes

Especial to The Times Dispa,chJ
ASHLAND. VA. March 21.-Mr. G. r.
Bishop, who has been quite III for sew.
eral days has been forced to give up
his college work and has left Ashland
for his home in Petersburg. His friends
wish him a speedy recovery.
Mr.. W. l.. Hall. of the class of 1905,
has been spending several days in Ash
land visiting his parents and old col
lege mates.
The Rev. Ernest stevens, college
chaplain and pastor at Duncan Memo
rial Church, is holding series of re-
vival services in the chapel. The ser
vices are we'll attended and a great
amount of interest is being manifested
The Richmond and Chesapeake Bay
Electric Company will light the town
OF Ashland and the college buildings
with electric lights in few days. The
poles are all UP and wires will be
strung at once. Electric lights in Ash
land will be a great Improvement for
the town. as lighting facilities hereto
fore have been very bad. The Branch
memorial dormitorv was wired for cleo
tricity when 1t was constructed, and
as soon as the wires are up the cur
rent will be turned on.
Mr.. Burbrage DeJarnette, of the ella IS
of 1906, who is teaching school near
Suffolk has been spending several days
in Ashland visiting relatives and
friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22


suit was instituted on account of the
death of her son, Webb Holloway,
which occurred in July, 1905. He was
killed by an explosion which was due
to the employment Of an inexperienced
hand by the company-Tom Lunsford
colored, who was also killed by the
explosion.
The strongest array Of attorneys
were employed, about thirty five wit
nesses were summoned to appear in
the case. most of whom We're present
and several oh emtcal experts had been
employed. Among the array of prom
inent attorneys We're Colonel r. NJ
Argo. of Raleigh. and Messrs. Jiles and
Sykes, of Durham. for the plaintiff
and Mr.. James H. Pou, of Raleigh, and
Messrs. Fuller & Fuller, of Durham, for
the Standard Oil Company. Seven wit
nesses had been examined, and the an
nouncement of a compromise was a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
THE NEWS or CHESTER.
Much Building Being Done-Personal
and Other Items.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,l
CHESTER. Pa March Chichester
continues to grow, Notwithstanding the
so-called hard times" Messrs. p. C.
Clark, James Clark, ]. w. Nunnally,
and s. L. Richardson are building and
fists are busy on a brick church, the
only church Of brick in Chester. Bus
mess does not seem to slack much
here.
The recent revival at the Methodist
Church resulted In about twenty pro-
fessions the majority of which united
with the Methodist Church. Rev. Mr..
Naff, of the Baptist Church, conducted
the services.
Mrs. S. F. Cherry went to Richmond
yesterday to consult surgeon, and
will go next week to a hospital there
for treatment. She will have to remain
about a month. Miss Bomar, n mis-
sionary from China, accompanied her.
Mrs. Virginia James, Of Richmond,
and late from Texas, visited relatives
here yesterday.
Mr.. c. j. Clark, lately from Charles
City county, but now of Richmond, was
in the village tlis week on business,
and also Mr.. James Bellwood. of
Drewry's Bluff,
Miss Lula Stainback, OF Petersburg
Female College, is in town. visiting
friends.
Miss e. G, winfree principal of the
High school here, and ALI tho scholars
had a gala time Friday in the snow,
cleaning off the school lot. Snow is
falling heavily here, and is already
several inches deep
Mr. IT, r. Eichelberger Is on a trip to
st. Louis.
Clark are now recovered from their i'll