Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-23
CARROLL ) CHARGES
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FORMER CHAIRMAN OF STATE
CONTROL BOARD MAKES RE-
PLY TO lNsINuATioNs.
TRUTH ABOUT THE ROW
AZ MiTcHELLvILLE SCHOOL
cownie Tell. the Story Of Hi. Resis.
nation and Completely Refutss Gov
srnor's Accusations Denoupoes
Campaign Of Justification Against
Him In No Uncertain Terms.

Campaign Of Lalsifieation Against
Him In No Uncertain Terms.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, May 23.-Hon. John
Cownie. former chairman OF the state
board Of control, who was forced from
his position by underhanded methods
of the governor and his supporters. has
made vigorous answer to and a
refutation Of the insinuations and
charges brought against him by Car
roll. Mr.. Cownie designates the attack
on him as a campaign If misrepresen-
tation and Justification OF which he was
made the victim.
Mr.. Cownie addresses the statement
to Senator F. L. Maytag, who was
one Of theFmembers of the upper house
of the Iowa legislature. He declined
to be party to the displacement of Mr..
Cownie by Governor Carroll. His state
ment follows:
My Dear Senator Maytag: You were
no doubt greatly surprised when you
learned of my. resignation as member
of the board Of control Of state insti-
tutions. And after the expression OF
confidence in my work by the senate
in refusing to confirm two appoint
ments for the position made by Gov
ernor Carroll 1t might have seemed
that was ungrateful in thus deserting
my post, and did not appreciate the
stand the senate had taken. in my be-
half. But I assure you that the con-
hdence Of yourself and fellow senator's
is sincerely appreciated and will be an
inspiration to me while life exists.
The acceptance and holding Of the
position Of member of the board Of
control has been pne of great personal
sacrifice. to myself, but have enjoyed
the work for the opportunity 1t gave
to assist and benefit the afflicted and
at the same time apply successful bus
tpess methods in the management Of
the several state institutions.
However. would have been pleased
to be relieved at tho close OF my term
OF the great responsibility and care
which51 felt devolved upon me in. my
solicitude for the welfare Of the wards
OF the state. and at the same tins
guard well the interests Of those who
were furnishing the means to support
our state institutions.
But after the action Of the senate,
felt it was q duty owed my state to
continue In the position until my sue
cessor was appointed and confirmed in
the manner provided by the act c1eat-
ing tho board Of control and the object
OF this letter Is TO place before you the
reason for my resignation that you
may understand that I did not shirk
my duty or allow roy PERSONAL interests
to interfere with the obligation I was
under, to abide by the action of my
friends in the senate.
short time before the expiration Of
the term for which had been appoint
ed, Governor Carroll telephoned me in
the office Of the board Of control that
he desired me to come to his office,
and at once complied with his re-
quest. On entering the executive Of
flee met Governor Carroll, and on be-
ing invited to seat I noticed stem
ographertseated at the table beside the
governor, but, thinking If there was to
be anything of personal nature, the
stenographer would withdraw, gave
the matter no heed.
The Governors Threat.
AS soon as I was seated, Governor
Carroll asked me IL intended to con-
tinue in office after the expiration Of
my term and in-reply said had been
advised by leading lawyers that my
term would not expire until my sue
cessor was appointed and confirmed inl
the manner provided by law. To this
Governor Carroll replied promptly that
II this was my decision ne would sus-
pend me from office forthwith. On
hearing this I was simply thunder
struck, and seeing the stenographer
was busy taking notes. I demanded his
reasons Tor such arbitrary treatment
with no opportunity to be heard. Butt
Governor Carroll replied that he had
certain charges against me as mem
Der OF the board of control and that1
unless would resign at once he would
suspend rne, appoint my successor ana
the matter could be threshed out byi
the next legislature.
At the mention OF charges against
my conduct as q member Of the board
OF control, was Indignant, and an
swered somewhat heatedly that nc. one
could tell the truth and make a single |
charge against Me In either public or
private life.s That all my actions had
been fair and above board, and defied
any one to say aught against my char
acter as man or a public official
First-But Governor Carroll was
prepared, and, turning over d number
Of papers he had on the. table before
him. he stated the first charge, which
was that had shipped from the insti-
tuition for feebleminded children at
Glenwood to Omaha and sold in the
stockvards. at that place a number Of
cows that had responded to the tu-
berculin test. which was in direct vio-
iation Of the laws Of the United States
a. relation to interstate commerce.
And he proceeded to read from vol
rn,e he held in his hands regarding the
<penalty for. shipping cattle that were
diseased, laying particular stress on
the, nnes and iniP- :::se... :. .ne !,e.-i !.i
itentiary for violation Of the law. and
he said OF my guilt there was no ques-
tion.
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