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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-06
Suffered 40 Years; Cured by DR..
Bartz

John p. Stears of Hanna City, Ill.
SAYS: For 40 years ] suffered with
rheumatism and general debility OF
my entire nervous system. have
used medicines and medicines. but
all o fno avail. | finally consulted
Or. Rartz. and truly his treatment
is a wonder. Why in less than five
minutes | was free from pains, and
in three or four days / felt as well
as ! ever did in my life. It's some
time since / used your treatment and
there is no sign of its return
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-06

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Oct. 6.-Following are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-06
Had Given Up Ali Hopes, But DR..
Bartz's Treatment Was


Jacob Mcclure of Wyoming, Ill.
says: For years and years | had
my wife doctored with medicines,
etc, for a very severe complicated
disease The doctors all failed: l
gave up all hopes. At last l read in
the papers about DR.. Bartz's won
derful cures. and as a last resort we
concluded to try him. To my sur
prise my wife rapidly recovered It's
astonishing to me to see her get
around once more. l also suffered
many years with pains in my chest,
back and limbs. I also took his
treatment. and now 1 am free from
pain and feel like dancing with JOY.
His treatment is certainly the cleV-
crest | have ever seen or heard of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-06
New York Stocks.

New York. Oct. 6.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market to
day:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
Inner Iowa University.

Great preparations are being made
for the opening of Upper Iowa Uni
versity. The First Semester begins
on September IA, with Marticula-
tion Day address on the morning of
the 18th. Buildings are being reno
waited. campus beautified, South Hall
re-organized. The School of Bust
ness re-established. Professor w. G..
Harrington of Boston. graduate of
Boston University Law School. and
of the Emerson School of Oratory,
will give new emphasis to oratory
and debate. South Hall. under the
direction Of Mrs. E. NJ. Sanford. a
very capable, matronly woman. will
be the choice boarding place foi
both young women and young men
Everything is looking well about the
University, and promise is given OF
large, enthusiastic opening in Sep
TENDER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW.
Has Been Increased From Four to
Six Months us Minimum School
Attendance.

The new law with reference to
compulsory education requires that
children between the ages of five
and fourteen shall receive at least
six months schooling out of every
twelve. This is in place of four
months as formerly and it is recon-
nended that they be given nine
months school when possible The
Importance of giving the children
sufficient education cannot be too
strongly insisted upon. In this age
of strenuous competition the child
should have every advantage given
him or her that is possible. The
parents owe that much to their chill
dren and those who are the most
liberal along that line seldom have
reason to regret it. To give but six
months schooling is robbing the
child of what is rightfully his.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08

One Of Ayers Pills at bedtime will cause
an increased flow OF bile, and produce a
gentle laxative effect the day following.
Formula on each box. Show il to your
doctor. He will understand at a glance.
Dose, one pill at bedtime.
-. Made by the J. G. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
A New Winneshieker.

Leonard McConaty was over at
DEBORAH last Wednesday and Thurs
day looking over the farm he recent
ly purchased and which he will oc-
cupy Nov. 1. The place is situated
one mile north of the DEBORAH cor
poration line and consists of sixty
five acres of land with a comfortable
brick house and good outbuildings.
Mr.. McConaty has lived all his life
on the farm he is leaving in the
Round Prairie heighborho God, and
both he and Mrs. McConaty will be
greatly missed by their large circle
of friends. Allamakee loses and
winneshiek gains good citizen
Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
importing Fine Horses.

A copy of a paper printed in Scot
land, received here a few days ago
by Mrs. Frank Shekleton, says that
Mr.. Shekleton had shipped from
there on August 21st, with as fine
a lot of horses as have left Scotland
for the United States in many years.
Mr.. Shekelton is expected to arrive
this week and his many friends will
watch for him and his cargo of
thorobreds with great deal of in
terest as it is the first time in the
history of the county, that there has
arrived here, an importation of
horses direct from the dounes of the
Scot.-Lawler Dispatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
Remains Sent Here for Burial.

The remains of Charles Cart
wright, son of Mrs. E. Cartwright
of this city, arrived from San Fran
cisco last Tuesday, and were inferred
in the family lot in Phelps ceme-
terry. the ceremony being private,
Rev. F. j. Maynard officiating.
Readers will remember that Mr.. and
Mrs. Cartwright were in the San
Francisco earthquake, narrowly es-
Gaping death, after which he return
ed to assist in rebuilding the city,
and was living in boarding house
or hotel, occupied by two or three
hundred workmen, which caught fire
one night and many lost their lives,
among them being Mr.. Cartwright.
His remains were placed in receiv-
ing vault, later creamated, and sent
to DEBORAH for interment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
A Narrow Escape.

Edgar n. Bayliss, merchant OF
Robinsonville, Del. wrote: about
two years ago | was thin and sick,
and coughed all the time and If
did not have consumption, it was
near to it. commenced using Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. and it stopped
my cough, and / am now entirely
we'll. and have gained twenty-eight
pounds, all due to the good results
from taking Foley's Honey and
Tar" Engbretson's Pharmacy. Sept
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
LerdahI Is Making Good.

Mr.. Lerdahl, the new proprietor
of the Waukon Steam Laundry, is
making good right from the start.
He turns out first class work and his
patronage is increasing so rapidly
that he is compelled to hire more
help.-Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
Many people delude themselves

Many people delude themselves
by saying "It will wear away" when
they notice symptoms of kidney and
bladder trouble This is a mistake.
Take Foley's Kidney Pills, and stop
the drain on the vitality. They cure
backache. rheumatism, kidney AMI
bladder trouble, and make every
trace of pain, weakness, and urin-
airy trouble disappear. Engbertson's
Pharmacy. sept
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-08
Every $500 and 5000 Hercules

Suit has a durable sleeve lining UNI
der the arm. right where the arm is
most severe. When one is worn out.
just remove it and the next one is
ready for service. We are agents
for Hercules Suits. BEN BEAR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Southern Publishers In Jones Valley

This valley will welcome today the newspaper publishers of the entire cot ton belt. They come here to discuss their own business problems, but be- tween business the Chamber of Com merce will weave in no little social enjoyment and local sightseeing. The visitors will be shown Greater Bir- mingham, which will soon or late come into full bloom after many trials and tribulations. It would not be well to show the visiting publishers the site of the proposed skyscraper jail, for such an exhibition would disclose the most indecent, insanitary jail in the south-a jail that has been outgrown fully decade.
 However there are other things to be seen in this district, and no doubt the newspaper men will go away with a sense of welcome and a sense of the good things in this district The Chamber of Commerce will look after their reception and entertainment, and this means that they will be made to feel at home in this city with a few remarks on the side concerning the flu ture greatness of Jones Valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Art thou afeard
Earlier Confederate Reunions

The veterans of the Confederacy are growing older, and they cannot stand fierce suns as they once could. Not a few fell in the excessive June heat of Memphis, and the demand goes up for May reunion rather than one in June or July. The New Orleans Times Democrat considers April better and safer reunion month than May. The latter is, however, clearly preferable to June A compromise is suggested by calling the veterans together in the early days of May. No more summer reunions will stand approved in the light of the effects of the heat at Mem- phis.
 The decision of the question rests with Commander-in-C Chief Evans and the other officers of the organization. They will undoubtedly act with delib- eration and wisdom, and the belief pre- vails that the last summer reunion has been held. The truth is, an October reunion would not be displeasing to many. A choice of dates confined to May or October would be acceptable, and General Evans will assuredly do whatever humanity and common sense dictafa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
TURPENTINE MEN
 ARE SENTENCED

New Orleans June 14.-Another chapter was added to the record in the so-called 'turpentine trust" prosecution today when officials of the American Naval Stores company, recently convicted in the federal court at Savannah, on the charge of en- tering into a conspiracy in restraint of trade, filed an appeal in the United States circuit court of appeals here.
 The appellants are E. s. Nash presi- dent; Spencer P. Shotter, chairman of the board of directors; George M Boardman, treasurer; J. F. c. Meyers, vice presi= dent of the company, and Carl Moler, general manager of the National Trans portation and Terminal company of Jack sonyille. The assignment of errors upon which the appeal isl based contains 53 al- legations, chief among which are various exception to the charge of Trial Judge Sheppard, and to the fact that the ver- dict was presented against the defend- ants as individuals, and that no mention was made of their connection with the American Naval Stores company
 A verdict of guilty, as charged was re- turned against the defendants now ap- pealing. Four days later Judge Shep- pard overruled motion in arrest of Judgment and imposed sentences as fol- lows:
 Spencer P. Shotter, three months in jail and a fine of $5O00; l. F. C. Meyers, three months in jail and a fine of sbOOO; George M. Boardman. s2O0O fine; F. S. Nash, 5000 fine, and Carl Moller, $5G00 fine. Prison sentences were imposed on Shotter and Meyers on the groua1 that they had been before the court two yeors previously and entered pleas of guilty
 The defendants were released on bond of $20,0O0, pending an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

ernment employees, Premier Clemen- ceau saw, indeed, that a crisis in public affairs had come when the strike of postal employees was begun He met it sternly, taking the ground that gov ernment employees must not be union ized, and that any attempt to unionize them would be revolutionary and would be resisted by all the force the government could muster. And he was sustained by the chamber of deputies and by the people, and a precedent was set against any strike by govern ment employees.
 France has many functionaries, but she is not greatly troubled by any problem of the unemployed. Neither has she problems of the trust sort or millionaire variety that are at all threatening. In many respects France is a fortunate country. Her people as a rule are contented and happy. They do not emigrate, and that is the best test of a nations happiness and the distribution of wealth in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Rome Wants Publishers.

sThe farmers are in very bad shape between Birmingham and Rome on ae- count of the continued rains,' said J. Lindsay Johnson, editor and proprietor of the Rome (Ga.) Tribune Herald, who arrived in Birmingham last night to attend the meeting of the southern newspaper publishers.
 Many acres in cotton and corn will have to be abandoned on account of the inability of the farmers to work the lands.
 T saw girls and women who perhaps never worked on the farm before put ting on sun bonnets and joining tn cir husbands, brothers and fathers in the field. There is a great scarcity of labor on the farm and the planters are up against q hard proposition.
 Rome is growing steadily and is re- covering handsomely from the recent financial depression. Rome wants the next meeting of the publishers asso- ciation, and feel confident that we will get it. Rome made a pull for it last year but Birmingham beat us to it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Income Versus Corporation Tax

On Friday next no doubt the Senate will decide what it will do with the Bailey -Cummins income tax amend ment. Beyond all question it would be adopted if President Taft were not opposed to it. His environment is such he cannot well favor 1t despite his re- marks concerning it in his acceptance speech and his general course in last years campaign. He is, however, op- posed to 1t, and Leader Aldrich hopes with his aid to be able to either post pone the subject, or else to substitute for 1t per cent tax on the dividends of corporations doing an interstate business.
 Senators Cummins and Bailey have come together in compromise that provides for a drawback to the man who holds stock in a corporation that had paid it's income tax, the return tax to be the share his stock had contribu- ted toward the corporation tax, pro- yiding the stockholders income does not exceed s5000. On incomes above s5OO0 a tax of 2 per cent is proposed
 What is needed above all else Is fair and square vote on the Bailey-Cum- mfns amendment It is said IT repub- licans and 31 democrats stand ready to support that amendment, and they will not be misled by the Taft-Aldrich propositions either to postpone, the sub feet to next winter, or else to substi- t,,te for 1t tax on corporations.
 A 1air and square vote should be sc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Cat Ready to Vote Next Saturday

The need for argument in the bond matter has gone by. All know that the courthouse of the county is inadequate and it's jail indecent. All know that the plans of the Board of Revenue are far-reaching, sound and business-like. There is, therefore, no room for argu- ment or even for a presentation of facts. All are before the people of the county.
 But will some patriotic people of the county not say, "The case is so clear it will go through without my vote, and I will keep at work? Herein is the danger. Interests inspired by strictly selfish motives will go to the polls to a man, and the lack of a full general vote may endanger the three great is- sues before the people.
 All in all, great deal is at stake in the coming election-a great deal that pertains directly to the prosperity of the county and the city. Every good citizen should, therefore, go to the polls next Saturday. Let no excuse pertaining to private affairs prevent a vote for the good of all. Go to the polls and discharge public duty, and them go back with vim to private af- fairs. Give the duty to the public first {place next Saturday, for three great issues are before the people-the bond Tissue, the fee issue and the Greater Birmingham issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

Governor stubbs. Every man with two hands Is entitled to earn a living. The state of Kansas doesn't propose to put up the bars against any kind of honorable labor and that provision will be eliminat- ed from the advertisement calling for bids.
 When we hire men in the state serv- ice we don't ask them whether they are Methodists Catholics Baptsts Unitar- ians or Presbyterians. Neither do we ask them whether they are members of la Dor organization. The point is, will they do their work properly and satisfactorily. We might even carry this thing further and say that we will only employ men who belong to the same lodges with us.
 Governor Stubbs said that it was not in the interest of union labor that the state include such a provision in it's con- tracts and he hinted that Labor Commig- sioner Johnson was doing the unions no good by attempting to slip in this pro- vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
OPEN THE DOOR.

By Edward Everett Hale. Open the door of your heart, my lad To the angel of love and truth, When the world is full of unnumbered
 joys
 In the beautiful dawn of youth. Casting aside all things that mar, Saying to wrong, "Depart!' To the voices of hope that are calling
 you,
 Open the door of your heart Open the door of your heart my lass, To the things that shall abide; To the holy thoughts that lift your soul Like the stars at eventide. All the fadeless flowers that bloom In the realms of song and art Are yours if you'll only give them room; Open the door of your heart. Open the door of your heart, my friend, Heedless of class and creed. When you hear the cry of brothers
 voice,
 The sob of a soul in need. To. the singing heavens that OCT you
 bend
 You need no map nor chart; But only the love of the Master; Open the door of your heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
A Great Preacher,

"Dr. Stagg, in accepting the presi- dency of the Synodical college at An niston, has responded to an urgent de- mand made upon him by the Presbyter- ian church, but in resigning the pastor ate of the First Presbyterian church, Birmin gham sustains a distinct loss" said Dr. J. H. Phillips, an office bearer in the First church. Dr. Stagg is a great preacher and it will be no easy matter to find a minister who can fill his place.
 There Is no foundation for the talk about the First church congregation disbanding and the members connecting themselves with other Presbyterian churches in their respective neigh bor- hoods. The First church is a firmly established institution and it's conven- tent location will make 1t always an active center In Birmingham religious life. We will call a pastor as soon as a suitable man can be selected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
About Tobacco Using.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Dear Sir-I have read the words of J. s. Bridges of the Presbyterian church printed in your issue of June and I desire to reply thereto. The gentleman is reported to have said: "Of course few people are so fanatical as to contend that the use of tobacco in moderation Is a vice, much less a sin, in the sight Of heaven" What is "moderation7" The sys- tenn will tolerate any amount of poison
 almost after the first effort of nature to protect herself from its introduction If the amount Is increased gradually each day and the first dose has not been suf- ficient to kill.
 Although the poison of tobacco is tol- erated it is not inactive. It causes tis- sue change to take place slowly but sure ly This is so hidden and so subtle that the user of tobacco does not realize that 1t produces pseudo content while de- stroying him. President Mckinley would have recovered from the gunshot wound had he not had tobacco heart. General Grant died of smokers cancer. One of the bishops of the Episcopal church re-
 gently died with all the symptoms of nicotine poisoning. Why do so many men take cold on their way home from smok- CTS. often resulting in consumption? Does the gentleman say that they smoked to excess7 What is excess? The first smoke by hitherto imprisoned per- son, even though 1t be only quarter of cigar, is excess, as the amount of poison absorbed and entering into the system is so great that nature repudiates its introduction and makes an effort to protect herself but the individual has no regard for natures effort. Numerous
 deaths are reported resulting from plac- ing tobacco upon eruptions on the skin.
 That is why it is seldom used now on
 horses in case of sprains, lest there might be a break In the skin and death re-
 suit See National Dispensatory, fourth
 edition, page 1575
 If cows and sheep should accustom themselves to nicotine or any other poi son, wuold they be valued for food ? Would any fancier select such a face of animals to breed pure stock from? Hard- | ly. Is the human race of less conse- | quence?
 Manhood IS kelI-sulllclent under all clr- | cumstances. It doesn't have to suck poi | son from weed to quiet mind or nerves. | It knows the true source of quieting an l | turns to that source: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staid I on thee"
 For this and other reasons tobacco smoking is a vice, a sin.
 | He who has the indwelling of the spirit | of God has no perverted abnormal ap- | petites of the flesh.
 Let warning voices be multiplied for I the sake of the human family. CHARLES G. PEASE, M. D. 1o1 West Seventy-second street, New | York City, June 12 1909
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
PROMOTIONS MADE
 BY THE SOUTHERN

Washington, June 4.-Because of the necessity for increased force in the pas senger traffic department of the South ern Railway company, owing to enlarge ment and improvement, the following changes were announced today, effective June 20:
 "E. A. DeSaussure, division passenger agent at Memphis, to become assistant general passenger agent, office at Mem- phis.
 "C. C. Stewart, district passenger agent at St. Louis to become division passen- ger agent at Memphis"
 MT. DeSaussure will have Jurisdiction of passenger traffic in the territory south west of and including Memphis, and also the line of the Southern as far east as Tuscumbia, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
sTURBs HALks ON UNIoNIsM.
Kansas Governor Declares Every Man
 With Hands May Work.
he St. Louis Republic.

From the St. Louis Republic.
 Topeka, Kans.-The spectacle of non union carpenters at work on repairs and changes in the office of the state labor commissioner in the Kansas statehouse may be observed any day. This would appear as unusual and 1t Is but little story will explain 1t.
 A few days ago, at a meeting of the executive council, composed of the gov ernor and other elective state officers, State Architect c. H. Chandler appeared with plans and specifications for the re- modelling and changes necessary in the labor commissioners office. He was about ready to ask for bids and in his advertisements the architect provided that 'the work must be done by union labor
 What does this mean?" asked Governor Stubbs.
 State Labor Commissioner Johnson asked me to put 1t in," said Chandler.
 Well. that must be cut out" replied