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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
FAREWELL FOR GENERAL BELL.
Leavenworth Business Men Entertain
Army Man at Luncheon.

Leavenworth Kan, Nov. 2S.-Major
General J. Franklin Bell departed
Saturday night for Fort Riley, where
he spent Sunday looking over the post
and visiting with the officers of his old
regiment, the Seventh cavalry. He de-
parted Fort Riley Sunday night for
San Francisco, where he joins Mrs
Bell to sail for Manila December 5.
General Bell was entertained at
luncheon by the members of the Great
er Leavenworth club. There was no
speech making, but in brief talk Gen
eral Bell mentioned the advantages of
Fort Leavenworth for a military cen
ter and predicted that 1t would con-
tinue to grow for long time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
TRYING TO TRACE ROBBERS.
at Abilene Working on
Stnra Breaking at solomon.

Abilene, Kan, Nov. 28.-Eforts are
being made today to trace robbers.
who on Saturday entered the retail
store of ZelIard's Mercantile company
at Solomon, six miles west OF here,
and obtained more than $1,000 worth
of stock and $13 in cash.
The thieves ransacked the entire
stock and took only articles of great
est value. Forty women's suits worth
$500, thirteen skirts, fifteen men
oyercoats. three mems suits, fifteen or
twenty pieces of silk and a number of
patterns are missing. The men failed
to gain entrance to the safe, containing
about $40 in silver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
CLAUSES ARE DIVORCED.
Desertion Is Charged by Both Parties
in Complaints.

Seattle. Wash, Nov. 28.-Maude E.
CLAWS. wife of Louis r. CLAWS, for
merly chief of the field division of the
general land office in Seattle, who was
dismissed by President Taft has OBJ
tanned a divorce. The divorce was
granted in a cross-cOmplaint charg-
ing desertion and cruelty fled by Mrs.
CLAWS following the filing of COM
plant by CLAWS alleging desertion.
Mrs. CLAWS is said to be living in Col
umbus. O.. and CLAWS is on his ranch
in Klickitat county. Washington.
Property valued at $4,000 was divid-
ed out of court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28

lived with his mother. Since the ar
rest he is surly and refuses to talk.
The negro borrowed a shotgun from
a neighbor Wednesday, saying he was
going hunting. He says he was at
New Brunswick Wednesday night. 1t
is charged he was seen near the Arm
strong home about o'clock that night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28

Rev. ]. c. Everett will speak to the
men Of the coach shop Tuesday noon.
Rev. Mr.. Scrivner will speak to the
men of the machine shop Thursday
noon.
A. B. Brown, passenger agent of the
Burlington line in Kansas City, was a
visitor in Topeka Friday.
A. E. Burls, travelling agent of the
Nickel Plate railroad, of. Kansas City,
spent Friday in Topeka on business.
John Rogeman of the B. N. L. in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
KATY RoUNDHoUsE FINISHED.
Old Structure Was Erected When
Road Entered junction City.

Junction City, Kan, Nov. 2S.-The
construction Of the NJ. K. & T. round
house here has been completed, and
the building is now in use.
The old roundhouSe is being torn
down. 1t is one of the oldest structures
in town, and was erected when the
road first ran into Junction City many
years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
BIG RAILROAD MAN DIES.
d. H. Nichols, Promoter and Official
Victim of Heart Failure.

Monroe, La, Nov. ESD. H. Nichols
of Springfield, Mo-, prominently identi-
fed with several railways of the coun-
try, died suddenly here Sunday. Death
was due to heart failure.
Mr. Nichols had been here for short
time as the representative of New York
interests, promoting the construction
of railroad from Monroe across south
western Arkansas. Among positions
held by him In his long career were:
General superintendent Of the Frisco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28

system, general superintendent of the
New York, New Haven 6 Hartford,
vice president of the Pecos Valley lines,
and president of the Kansas Southwest
ern railway.
His body was taken to his home in
Springfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
NEGRO HELD AS a MURDERER
Testimony at Trenton Inquest VIII Be
Taken December 8.

Trenton, Kan, Nov. 2S.-A coroner's
jury has viewed the bodies of the Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amsier Armstrong muir
dered at their home near here on
Wednesday night, and testimony will
be taken December 9.
John Sears, a son of the housekeep-
er employed by the Armstrong;, has
been arrested. Sears is a mulatto and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28

The maid was in the garden hanging
out the clothes, when along came a black
bird and bit off her nose. I'll have an
employers liability act on you" she told
the movenent.-New York Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28

without rain for thirty days. The year
has been an exceptionally dry one. The
farmers are finding 1t difficult to OBJ
tain water for their stock and many
of the principal industries are closed
down because of the water famine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
FORT RILEY WIRELESS SOON.
Two Operators Will Receive and
Transmit the Messages.

junction, City, Kan, Nov. 2S--The
erection of the wireless tower and sta
ton at Fort Riley has been completed,
and the outfit will soon be ready for
service The tower is of steel con-
struction. over 200 feet high, and can
be plainly seen from almost every part
of the county.
The station will have two operators,
and will be used for transmitting and
relaying messages from Forts Leaven-
worth and Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-28
NO RAIN IN THIRTY-oNE DAYS


at Independence.
Independence, Kan, Nov. 2S.-One
hundredth of an inch of rain fell hree
Saturday It was the first rainfall of
measurable quantity in the last thirty
one days, the longest period in the last
thirty years without rain.
Thirty years ago this section was
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
OSSIAN.

June 27, 1910.
Mrs. Green and daughter, Mrs. r.
V. Gilbert have spent the past week
i'm visiting friends and relatives in
Monona.
Miss Eileen Malloy of Castalia
visited her friend Miss Regina Mey-
err over Sunday.
j. Wiltgen called on friends in
DEBORAH Monday.
DR.. Bammert and mother, Mrs.
Evans spent few days of last
week at Lansing, Iowa.
Miss Arthalinda Meyer returned
from Prairie due Chen, Wis. We'd
nesday, after a two weeks visit
with her sister Rose and friends at
st. Mary's Academy.
Victor Nesheim of DEBORAH spent
Sunday at the ID. Weitgenant home.
Miss Laura Becker came from
Calmar Saturday and spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Jennie Bacon came over
from DEBORAH Friday.
Miss Goldie Dowd and John Ma
gee spent a few days of last week
at Cedar Falls visiting Mr.. Magee's
sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Schoon-
maker and daughter Faye of De-
corah visited friends in and around
Ossian over Sunday.
Will Spillman transacted business
in DEBORAH Monday.
E. v. Gilbert spent Sunday al
Monona.
Miss Gladys Jewell of DEBORAH
visited Miss Agnes Lee on Thursday
and Friday.
Miss Florence Allen came from
Postville Tuesday and returned to
her home in DEBORAH Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Birdse,i and
son Claude and daughter Pear
spent Sunday with friends in
Frankville.
Jim Peyer was passenger fol
DEBORAH Monday.
Miss Loretta Gartner of st. Lucas
called on friends Tuesday.
Mrs. ID. Weitgenant and daughter
Pearl visited the George Bucknan
home in Castalia Friday.
Lewie Heinberg and Miss Effit
| Jewell of DEBORAH visited Mr.. anC
| Mrs. Alex Harvey on Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
BURR OAK.
June 27, 1910.

June II, 1910.
Don't forget the L. A. S. Thurs.
day afternoon, June 80, at the
home of Ernest Reed
Pat Gallagher and wife and son
Clifford were calling on relatives in
this berg Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Shelley
spent the day at the home of F. C.
Ward Saturday.
Mrs. w. H. Emmons visited a
couple of days at DEBORAH last
week
A large crowd attended our "Old
Settlers picnic Friday, June "a,
and reported a good time.
Mrs. c. W. Brittendahl came up
from Bluffton to spend Sunday with
relatives here and was accompanied
home by Mrs. G. II. Kimball and
Miss Bessie Shelley.
H. G.. Ward autoed to DEBORAH
Monday, accompanied by J. A.
Thompson, ]. E. Briggs and G. w.
Glice, who attended telephone
meeting at that place.
Miss Agnes Ward spent Sunday
with Mrs. Carl Pierce of Bethel, re-
tul cNSuluS.
Miss Elizabeth Gossman from
near Canton. MINI. visited few
days with Miss Iowa Briggs last
week
Messrs. R. j. Relf, C. E. Olson
and Geo. r. Hill and the Misses
Eta Dahl and Sophie Slinde drove
up from DEBORAH Friday evening to
take in the closing festivities of the
Old Settlers picnic.
Mrs. Guy Masters and Children,
who have been visiting the past
week at Fort Atkinson, returned to
her home near Canton Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Zoa Reed gives a picnic at
Casey Springs Wednesday, June %,
for her Sunday School class.
DR.. and Mrs. S. S: Whitbeck au-
toed down from Spring Grove,
MINI. Friday, returning the next
day
Messrs. John Masters, Chas. Pol
lit, Robt. Stead and John Kelgreen
started for Haywarden, Canada one
day last week.
Misses Elliott and Todd of Canton
and Harmony visited with Miss
Florence Reed few days last
week
Fred Wemett and family came
over from Mabel Friday to attend
the picnic and stayed over Sunday
with relatives here.
Special meetings are being held
on the parsonage lawn for the next
two weeks. Rev. Lemen of DEBORAH
will speak.
Mrs. Chas. Masters came up from
DEBORAH Saturday evening by stage
for few weeks visit with relatives
in and around this vicinity.
On "Old Settlers day, Friday,
June oath, some one, We hope
through mistake, took a coat be-
longing to Henry Peterson, one of
the Lenora band boys. The coat is
dark green with a darker green
stripe. We trust whoever has the
coat will please return it to the
hotel at Burr Oak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
CANOE VALLEY.
June 81,

June u, 1917.
A very nice rain came to please
everybody. Everything seems to
brighten up now We wish for a
little more.
The Y. p. S. at Haugen's last
Sunday was quite well attended, al
though there might have been more.
Some held back on account of the
rain, while others were out enjoy
ing themselves otherwise.
Quite a few young people around
here took in the party at julius
Quandahl's last Sunday night.
E. C. Roed spent Sunday with o.
p Olson and family.
Anna Olson is working for Mrs.
j. Burreson near Hesper at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Danielson Sun
dayed with o. Haugen and family.
Mrs. A. H. Lovaas called to see
her friend, Mrs. Kirkeby, south Of
town, who has been sick for some
time, on Saturday morning.
Services will be held in the
Hauge church with Mission Fest on
July 4th. This ought to be remem-
bered by all.
John Martison took his engine
home from town one day last week.
o. Haugen sold lot of young
cattle to III. Bergsrud living near
Bluffton last Thursday.
John Martinson took his engine
through our streets last Monday
morning.
Mrs. j. Dinger and daughter
Sadie were business cahers at o. p.
Olson's Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. r. Tillapaugh and Mrs.
Pete Peterson called on Mrs. o..
Haugen one day last week.
Miss Hattie Johnson closed sue
cessful term of school last Friday
evening.
Mrs. III. L. Hanson sold a Few
head of cattle last Saturday.
Miss Hilda Holm spent Thursday
night with Anna Hanson.
Peter and Carl Haugen made a
trip to Button last Thursday drlV-
ing cattle out there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court
House in Winneshiek County, Iowa,
on the 10th day of September, A.
D. 1910, at 1870 O'Clock, P. NJ, to
attend the probate of an instrument
purporting to be the last will and
testament of
JAMES HAUGEN,
late of Canoe Township, in Win
neshiek County. Iowa, deceased, at
which time and place you will APP
pear and show cause. if any, why
said will should not be admitted to
probate.
In testimony whereof have
hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed the seal of said Office, this
18th day of June, 1910.
(SEAL) S. f. BRICKNER,
25-S Clerk of District Court.
E. R. ACRES, Atty. for Estate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
RAVENA.

June 81, 1910.
George Brother and family spent
Sunday at the Henry Schweinfus
home.
Ole Orvella and daughter Selma
of Red Oak visited at Knut Tovson S
on Saturday.
S. Tovson and family spent Sun
day at the Ole Moe home in Red
Oak
Mrs. Thorsen of Medford, ~ d.
came last Tuesday for few days
visit at the Knut Tovson home.
Mrs. H. o. Rue of Idaho is visit
ing at the S. NJ. Ness home at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Weitgenant of
Ossian visited at E. DeCou's on Sat-
urday.
An eight pound baby girl came
to bless the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Einck on last Friday. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mrs. William Doerr of west of
Ossian is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Ben Einck at this writing
DR.. j. A. Juen of Ossian was a
professional caller in Ravena on
Friday.
Miss Emma Schroeder, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Schroeder,
returned one day last week from
st. Francis. Wis, where she had
been attending ST. Johns Institute
for deaf mutes.
Miss Minnie Lansing of Ossian
visited her brother August the past
week
Quite a few from this vicinity
attended the dance at C. Ginapp's
in Centennial on Saturday night
All report a fine time.
Mrs. Sam Nereson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Hauge, Miss Clara Gunderson
of Ossian attended the Ladies Aid
Society at B. Benson's on last
Thursday.
Mrs. A. Etteldorf and baby and
Mrs. Ben Eimers visited Mrs. Eli
mers' parents at Calmar on We'd
nesday.
Miss Addie Huber of Fort Atkin-
son visited her sister. Mrs. William
Lansing the past week.
DR.. j. A. Havirland of Ossian was
a professional caller in Ravena on
Wednesday.
Mr.. P. Barthelme, Sr. and son
Philip were passengers for La
Crosse, Wis. on Tuesday to visit
Rev. c. B. Lechtenberg, who is a
patient at st. Mary's Hospital. They
returned on Wednesday.
Miss Ida Youmans of Pinchville
visited at E. DeCou's on Tuesday.
Miss Edith DeCou visited her
friend Miss Ida Youmans in Pinch
vile few days the past week
The rain on Sunday night was
very much appreciated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
FRANKVILLE.


lvlV.
Miss Maude Van Wey went to
DEBORAH last Tuesday to attend the
teachers examinations on Wednes-
day and Thursday. Her father and
sister Daisy accompanied her.
Samuel Waters Sr. is home from
his western trip and visit with reia-
tives at Minneapolis and ST. Paul.
William Stuckman of Ludlow &C
companied by his nephews Henry
and Albert Stuckman of Wisconsin
were guests at the DR.. F. w. Kiesau
home last Tuesday.
Arthur Holm was a DEBORAH Wis
itor Saturday, also attending the
dance at Ginapp's at Centennial in
the evening.
Members of the Frankville lodge
who attended the Masonic doings at
Waukon last Friday were the fol-
lowing: James and Isaac Birdsell
George Sherman, NJ. A. Holm, T. J.
Crawford, WIN. Albright. ID. w.
Smith and son Frank Smith. A fine
time is reported.
Walter Van Wey went to DEBORAH
Thursday. His sister Miss Maude
accompanied him home.
Otto Kiesau went to Postville
Thursday to meet Mr.. and Mrs.
Groshvisch of Sheboygan. Wiscon-
sin, who came for visit with rela-
tives in Frankville and Ludlow.
They are at present guests at the
Simon Kiesau, Sr. home in Ludlow.
Grant Birdsell and family, James
Peyer, Jr. and family and Miss
Helen Flatland came down from
Ossian Saturday and visited at the
o. Samuelson home until Monday.
Mrs. ID. w. Smith was a guest of
Waukon relatives last Friday.
Miss Edna BrOuilette went to De-
corah Wednesday to take teachers
examination Wednesday and Thurs
day. From DEBORAH she went to
Postville, where she is the guest of
relatives and friends.
Claude Van Wey was a DEBORAH
visitor last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Webster and
daughter Miss VERNE came down
from Ossian Saturday evening and
were over Sunday guests with
Frankville relatives.
Union Band Lodge A. F. and A.
M. of Frankville will give another
of their popular dances on Friday
evening, July 1st. at their hall.
Good music has been engaged and
fine time is promised. Everybody
most cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bollman, who
have been visiting relatives the
former his brother John and family
at Rice Lake Wisconsin, and the lat
ter her sister Mrs. Dene Flower at
Dubuque, returned home Saturday,
accompanied by his sister, Mrs.
Fred Pratt and daughter of Shell
don, Iowa, who come for a visit with
relatives here.
Claude Van Wey is the proud
possessor of fine new top buggy.
Now, girls who will be number one?
A number of Frankville young
people attended the dance at Gil
napp's Saturday evening.
Newton Schoonnlaker of DEBORAH,
accompanied by his wife is visiting
relatives in Frankville and vicinity.
Mrs. Carrie Hughes and little
son Clifford are visiting relatives,
the John Ewing family west of
town.
Irwin Hughes and Francis Padden
went to Mason City last Friday.
From there they go to Estherville
for visit at the Walter Coon home.
Herbie Padden and Sylvester Slo-
rah went to Waterloo last week,
where they have obtained employ
ment for the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
HESPER.
June 81, 1910.

June q, 1910.
Miss Birdie Wells gave prenup-
tial shower in honor of Miss
Blanche Plunkett on Monday eve
ming.
forge Thorson and family at
tended the Quandahl-Selnes we'd
ding last Wednesday.
A bowery dance was given in
Hesper Saturday evening. Norton's
orchestra furnished the music.
Jacob A. Nelson went to DEBORAH
Friday to transact business.
Miss Anna Usgaard called on Miss
Julia Vikmeyer Thursday.
Several from here attended the
"Old Settlers " picnic at Burr Oak
Friday. All reported a good time.
Mrs Steno and Idah Bergeson
were Mabel callers Monday.
Miss Nellie Rowe closed success
full term of school in District No.
Friday. The children enjoyed
themselves in playing games. A pic
mic dinner was given which was re-
lished by all.
Albert Bersie from Mabel was a
caller in his auto Thursday.
Ole Danielson and Bonnie Drey-
void from Canoe were callers at
Steno's Sunday
independence day will be cele-
brated this year in Hesper. Every
one is invited to participate.
Willie Seeder was seen on our
streets Sunday.
We have been having awful warm
days, the thermometer reaching 100
some days. A good rain would be
very beneficial to the crops.
Several attended the auction
sale at Martin Golberg's.
]. A. Nelson has been assisting
at the drug store at Mabel while d.
Jones has been at st. Paul.
Geo. Falck and Merton Bergeson
were callers at DEBORAH Thursday.
Several from here attended the
picnic and dance at Locust last
Sunday evening.
Frank Bandle returned from mis-
Wisconsin trip Tuesday.
A big auction sale will be held
at Joseph VERSIONS Monday, june
9th.
Good, better and best combined
our Chocolate Flip. Brunt C
Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
What a Summer Cold May DO.

A summer cold IL neglected Is
just as apt to develop into bronchi-
It's or pneumonia as at any other
season. Do not neglect 1t. Take
Foley's Honey and Tar promptly.
1t loosens the cough, soothes and
heals the inflamed air passages. and
expels the cold from the system
r. A. Engbertson. June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29
The Conservation of Natures Re-
sources.

Applies as well to our physical
state as to material things. G. j..
Budlong, Washington, h. l., rea-
lized his condition and took warning
before it was too late. He says;
81 suffered severely from kidney
trouble, the disease being hered-
itary in our family. | have taken
four bottles of Foley's Kidney Rem
edy, and now consider myself thor
oughly cured. This should be a
warning to ell not to neglect taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy until 1t Is
too late" r. A. Engbertson. June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29

Good, better and best combined
our Chocolate Flip. Brunt C
Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-29

-Body-Egg; Mind-Phosphate;
Egg Phosphate 10 cents. Brunt &
Parman.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31

if you think of anything to help you? The ship is yours, you know"
 He was not as surprised at her pro fession of illness as he would have been had he been able to fully realize her abounding physical vigor and health, and so, on the plea that ill., ness warranted it, he supported her along the deck and left her at the entrance to the cabin
 She went through the cabin and locked herself instantly in her own room, and then sat down on the tran som, tore out the letter and stared at 1t dry-eyed and shuddering. She had always had high and splendid opinion of herself, but now she fairly reveled in her self-contempt and dis gust.
 If she had followed her first inclina- tion she would have thrown the note out of the open port and thus have ended the matter, but that she did not do. It was the mates secret, and she must know it. Whatever might be her course of action, she must read the note.
 And so, with beating heart and furitive glance at the deck above, where her lover walked, as if per- chance he might in some way observe her in the recesses of her cabin, she opened the soiled and tattered piece of paper which was the mates only medium of correspondence.
 Gro be continued.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
SIXTY MILLIONS OFF.

The reports from Washington yestcr~
day morning show that the American
magazine publishers have disclosed an
error Of 60000,000 in $64 100000
proposition with respect to the deficit
in the postal revenues. 1t appears that
the rural free delivery is altogether
responsible for the general deficit of
S17 100000 in the accounts of the de-
partment The rural free delivery
caused deficit Of $2S,000,000, so that
the charge that the deficit arose in car.
rying magazines and newspapers at a
loss is entirely disposed of, with a large
surplus on the other side.
President Taft in his message to Con
gress estimated the deficit caused by
the carriage of newspapers and maga-
zines at $63 100000 year, claiming
that the average cost of this transpor-
tation is more than 9 cents per pound.
pamphlet issued by Mr.. Wilmer At
kiDson of Philadelphia, quotes the re-
port of the Joint Commission of Con
gress on Business Methods of the Post.
office Department and Postal Service,
submitted after long and painstaking
investigation with the assistance of sew
eral experts-Hon Boies Penrose, Hon.
Jesse Overstreet, Hon. Thomas n. Cara
ter, Hon. Alexander S. Clay, Hon.
John j. Gardner, and Hon. James A.
Moon signing the report-which says
that "the testimony before the com
mission incontestably establishes the
proposition that within definite radius
second-class matter, separated and con.
signed in packages of medium size to
one address Gas most periodicals are)
car be transported with apparent profit
at the rate of one cent pound.'' This
in contrast with the Presidents S esti-
mate of 9 cents per pound as the cost
Of such transportation.
The fact, however. that the transmits
sion of such matter at n low rate is dis
tinctly advantageous to the people. al
lowing them TO get newspapers and
magazines at a cheap rate, is a mag
nificent public advantage. In addi.
tion to that, such transmission helps
to swell other classes of matter, let
ters, circulars, and the like, which are
admittedly carried at a large profit to
the Government. And il the present
rate on second-class matter pays its own
way, as the Congressional committee
stated after its investigation and hear
ing number Of experts on the question,
then there is no Subsidy" at all for
the newspapers and magazines, for they
pay thsir own way through the mails,