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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-27
Gov. Carroll Indicted for Libel.

The case of John Cownie, one or
the members of the board of con-
troll, whose resignation was de-
manded by Governor Carroll be-
cause of alleged irregularities in his
actions as member of this board,
and who after resigning took his
case into the newspapers, bitterly
assailing Governor Carroll and JUS
tifying himself, and to which Gov.
Carroll replied through the news
papers, has finally gotten into the
courts, the grand jury of Polk
county indicting Governor Carron
on the charge of libel. On account
of the prominence of the parties and
the fact that the case is political
one, it will be watched with interest
throughout the state. 1t is an open
question whether or not the matter
will be a disadvantage to Governor
Carroll in his campaign for gov
ernr, but it is believed by his
friends that it will really attract
support to him that might otherwise
have been Indifferent. At all events,
the matter will now be determined
by the courts, as to whether the
charges made by the governor
against Mr.. Cownie are true or not.
This is the second time an Iowa
governor has been indicted for libel,
Gov. Larrabee having been indicted
while in Office on the same charge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-27

Some newspapers condemn the
fight films editorially, while print
ing fight pictures in their sporting
columns. Trying to preach SER
mon from the pulpit and peddle
contraband goods at the same time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-27

A spirit of insubordination is
said to affect the marine corps.
Perhaps some one suggested that
they should go to sea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-27

j. j. Hill says IF they will only
let us alone, the railroads will be
all right" So said the fellow when
the devils came out of the swine in
Bible times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-27
Our Fine

Suits of H., s. & NJ. qualities are
reduced 25 per cent. $4,000 fine
suits for $500. No old goods.
strictly up to date. BEARS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

and 1907, and we were obliged to
receive more than $4,000 tons of
iron to furnish this, plus enormous
quantities of coke, coal and other
supplies, l can safely claim to have
shipped in and out 100000 tons a
year, and as there are no railroads
who can afford to haul this material,
or any part of it, without having a
revenue from it, an increase of 10
cents a ton on my hauling charge
would amount to $4,000, and,
therefore, 1 have business interests
in common with other shippers"
The $4,000 tons of finished product
shipped represented in the neigh
borhood of 100000. This S1O,-
100000 represented mostly labor,
with the exception of the cost of the
ore and coal in the mines. All the
balance was made up of wages and
profit on the different conditions of
the raw materials until it was finish
ed product
My Illinois plants produce 60 per
cent of this amount, or $6,000,000
year. For three years our Chicago
plants have not run more than half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

capacity. Therefore, there was So
100000 a year less in distribution
because of a corresponding shrinkage
in sales. AS most of our iron and
coal comes from Illinois, this 3d.
100000 a year was not distributed
in Chicago. as would have been the
case had we worked on the same out
put that we did in 1906 and 1907.
And a great deal of that 100000
which was not paid was taken out of
the business of firms situated in or
near Chicago by the nonpurchases
from their varied business on the
part of the community that would
have received the 100000 year
for three years. That is the reason
why l have a right, as a business
man, to deprecate any unfair or I'M
called-for obstacles that are placed in
the way of my business and the hun
dred other varieties of business in
this country that are affected by the
money put into circulation by the
railroads. When it is further con-
sidered that my business consti-
tues but 10 per cent of the cost of
a car and that there were nine other
units similarly affected, most of
which would have been tributary to
Chicago. anyone can see how import
ant it is to his individual interests
that the railroad companies should
have ample funds to make these i'm
provements and purchases, and will
realize how comparatively easy it
will be to stand a reasonable adj
vance on the freight for any mate
rial he will need, if he is receiving
increased orders.
Chicago. T. A. GRIFFIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

! ter to each of its individual members,
dated May II. In this 1 referred to
| the misleading and unfair state
ments contained in the circular of
/ May mentioned above, and in do
/ ing so 1 was candid" 1 said that the
statement that railroads are rapidly
| increasing their net earnings was
not true, and as to the correctness of
my statement l beg to refer to the
following.
The latest Interstate Commerce
Commission reports show that dur
ing the month of March eleven sys-
tens, representing every railroad,
north and west on a line drawn
through Chicago and st. Louis, show
an increase in gross earnings for the
month of March of nearly $1,000
600 compared with March, 1909,
while the net earnings for the same
roads in the same period show a de-
crease of 1865, 1000; and the Inter
state Commerce Commission figures
for the ten months, July to March 81,
in 1910, as compared with 1909,
show an increase in gross over $50
100000, while the net earnings of
these same systems in the same per-
iod of comparison, show a falling off
of over $3,5OO,OOO. And, as COM
paratively little of the increases in
wages had even gone into effect
during March, the railroads must pro-
vide some means to increase a rev.
enue that is already decreasing on
an increased amount of business,
and there is no way for railroads
to provide this except by increasing
their rates, and surely there is "rea-
son for the need of it,
In the third paragraph on the sec
ond page of this Illinois Manufac-
turers' association circular of MAY Z
it is stated that 7.99 per cent was
earned on the dividend-paying stock,
making no allowance for the "a per
cent of stock on which no dividends
were paid. l might, with equal pro-
priety, make the statement that there
was no dividend paid on the non-di-
vidend-paying stock.
For a clearer definition, the average
earnings should be based upon the
entire stock, and not upon the best
paying portion of it, unless there is
some reason why the 100000, 900
representing the "a per cent should
not have received any dividends at
all.
In the final paragraph of the ed
itorial it is stated that 1 should not
be allowed to pose as a business man,
having no interest in common with
the shippers" Inasmuch as my con-
Germ shipped an average of $4,000
tons of finished product during 1906
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
FIGHT ON WHITE
PLAGUE REVIVED
Reorganization of State Anti.
tuberculosis Association
Effected.
GOVERNOR HONORARY HEAD
DIR. E. III. Sala, Rock Island, Named
Member of Central Council
Millions Spent on Frauds.

A statewide campaign for the sup
preston Of tuberculosis was set in
motion when the former Illinois State
Association for the Prevention of Tu-
berculosis, which has been practically
out of existence since 1906, was re-
organized and revived at a meeting
held in Chicago at the call Of joint
committee appointed for this purpose
by the Chicago tuberculosis Institute.
The watchword of the association
will be education, organization, legisla-
Generalization of the people by means
of literature, public meetings, exhibits,
etc, as to the best methods for the
prevention and cure of the disease; Or
ganization of new local and county So
cieties, and stimulation of existing So
cieties to greater activity; and the Sc
curing of needed legislation, particu'
larly law requiring registration of all
cases of tuberculosis, an appropriation
from the state legislature for a travel
ing tuberculosis exhibit, and possibly
a law creating a state sanatorium.
Governor Charles S. Deneen was
elected honorary president of the asso-
citation, and Dr. William A. Evans, com
missioner of health Of Chicago, was
made president. The other officers
elected are: First vice president, DR..
T. o. Hardesty. Jacksonville; second
vice president, DR.. George Thomas Pal
mer, Springfield; secretary, Frank E.
Wing, Chicago; treasurer, David R.
Forgan, Chicago.
Council to Plan Campaign.
The members of the central council
are: J. w Petit, Ottawa; DR.. Theo-
dore B. Sachs, Chicago; DR.. Ethan A.
Gray, Chicago; DR.. George W. Web
Bter, Chicago: DR.. E. NJ. Sala, Rock Is
land; G. w. Perkins, Chicago; Profes-
sor William E. Watt, Chicago. Mrs. NJ
C. Bourland, Pontiac; Messrs. ". NJ.
Blair, Chicago, and J. NJ. Barkwell.
Waukegan.
The central council will hold a meet
ing at an early date to lay out definite
plans for activities IN the fall. A cam
paign for members will be begun at
once. and all people IN the state inter
ested il the suppression of tuberculosis
are urged TO join the association. The
constitution provides that those who
pay So or more into the treasury of
the association become regular mem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
THEY ALL DEMAND 1T.
Rock Island, Like Every City and
Town in the Union, Re-
ceiVeS 1t.

People with kidney ills want to be
cured. When one suffers the tor
lures of an aching back, relief is
eagerly sought for. There are many
remedies today that relieve but do
not cure. Here is evidence to prove
that Doan's Kidney Pills cure, and
the cure is lasting.
Mrs. c. Pfanmiller, 307 Third
street, Rock Island, Ill. says: 81
can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
not only from my own experience but
from that of another member of my
family We have both used this
remedy with the very best results.
1 was never very bad off with kidney
complaint, but / suffered consider
ably from backache. Recently l be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills and
a few doses removed my trouble. The
other case 1 spoke of was more Sc
we're but Doan's Kidney Pills acted
just as promptly and brought just
as great relief. 1 know that this
medicine is an effective one in cur
ing kidney disorders"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn company, Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's s
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

| bers; those paying less than 81 become
associate members.
Over S15,000,00O annually is poured
and advertise fake consumption cures
| according to a statement issued by the
National Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis, and for
this vast sum the victims receive moth
ing in return, but are often permanent
ly injured and in the majority of cases
cheated out of the chance of a real
cure Worse still, most of this money
is paid by those who can least af-
ford it.
Hundreds of SO-CaIIed "Cures."
The national association has investi-
gated several hundred so-called cures
and treatments" for tuberculosis now
being advertised throughout the coun-
try and finds that more than $4,000, 900
a year is being spent in soliciting the
patronage of the public. On examina-
ton it has been found that the great
majority of these cures contain harm
full and habit-forming drugs, such as
morphine, opium and chloroform. None
of them will cure consumption. The
only cure for this disease that has ever
been discovered is the combination of
fresh air, rest and wholesome food. All
of the cures" that attempt to destroy
the tubercle bacillus without these or
some mysterious way are branded as
frauds and impositions.
Three classes of cures" are distin-
guished by the national association. In
the first class are included devices and
drugs which can be bought for any
sum ranging from 10 cents to So at a
drug store. The United States depart
ment Of agriculture has just issued a
bulletin in which some Of the most
used of these drugs and remedies are
analysed and condemned
Secure Millions Annually.
The second class of cures" includes
the institutes, professors" or COM
panies of doctors" who for a consid-
Grafton guarantee to cure consumption
by some secret method of which they
are the sole proprietors. There are
nearly $50 of these institute frauds in
the United States, cheating the people
OuI Va ulAAAAOho VI OOl4dIS
In the third class of cures" are
placed a number of homemade RENE
dies which either through ignorance
or superstition have been advanced as
treatments for tuberculosis Some of
these are onions, lemons, rattlesnake
poison, coal dust, lime dust, pigs blood,
dog oil, milk ''strippings,'' and even
alcohol. These will not cure consump-
ton, declares the national association.
No drug, gas or other material has yet
been discovered which, when eaten, in
hailed or injected into the body, will
kill the germ of tuberculosis. Fresh
air, which contains more oxygen than
any other substance known, will de-
stroy the germs Of tuberculosis, If it
is breathed continuously for a long
enough period, and if the rest and
food are employed at the
same time to build up the body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

The Old Style Readily Kinks.
Causing the Piles TO Separate.
The weak feature Of the old
style wrapped duck hose is that
Being constructed of wrapped
woven duck numerous seams
exist which frequently separ-
ate, generally due to constant
kinking.
In REVERB these weak fea-
lures are entirely eliminated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
Kept the TnIna at Home.

For the past year we have kept the
king of all laxatives-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills-in our home and they have
proved blessing to ali our family"
writes Paul Mathulka of Buffalo, N. Y
Easy, but sure remedies for all stom.
ach, liver and kidney troubles. Only
% cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves. ban
ish sick headache. prevent despond-
ency and invigorate the whole system.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
Modern Hose
THE WAY WE MAKE 1T.

Braided, Moulded, seamless
Construction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
FARM POPULATION LESS
Census Man Says Adams County De-
crease Is Not i'm Quincy.

Galesburg, H.. June 25.-Adams
county, the decrease in the popula-
ton of which is attracting attention
is in the congressional district of
which Capt. F. w. Latimer of this
city is census supervisor. Captain Lat
inner said that the decrease was not
in the city of Quincy and that the
city would show a slight increase.
The falling off from the figures of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

1900, he said, was due to the de-
crease in the rural townships Of the
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
a Word to the Wise

A very small amount of money will
start you TO own a home anywhere In
South Dakota. Bear & Foster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25

First. A seamless tube Cor
hning) of high-grade rubber.
Second. over this we apply
a special double braiding of
tightly twisted cotton yarn.
1.-THE ordinary hose is made of
a strip of wrapped duck.)
Third. Next, the cover,
which is composed of tough
flexible rubber to withstand
wear and abuse.
Fourth. The complete hose
is then vulcanized in our pat
tent rigid moulds under very
high pressure. REVERB is the
only hose made by this process.
Fifth. This pressure, exert
ed from inside of hose, forces
the rubber and fabric together
before it is vulcanized, and
thus it becomes one complete
homogeneous body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
RAILROAD NEWS

A minimum Of two cents a mile for
every class and description Of passen-
ger travel will be exacted by the rail-
roads operating west Of the Mississippi
river. This was the action taken by
general passenger agents Of these rail-
roads at a meeting in Chicago yester-
day. At this conference a resolution
was passed which directs that, effec-
tive Immediately, nothing less than two
cents a mile will be accepted in the
entire territory west of the Mississippi.
The radial move of the general pas
senger agents is the result of a secret
meeting of the presidents of the west
ern lines in Chicago several days ago,
VIXEN the executives directed that the
fares be advanced to the basis stated.
By fixing this minimum all state fairs,
cu1onists rates and gatherings of var
ious descriptions will be denied con-
Cessions. For the state fairs, to illus
trate, round trip rate of one and one
third fares for the round trip has al
ways been given, and a complaint will
undoubtedly coup from the state au-
thOrities. One of the important rates
twice a year. During the past five or
six years the railroads of the west have
every spring and fall made what have
been termed colonists rates, the object
being to settle the country. The fare
to California has been, under these
rates, $33 one way. Whether the rail-
roads will stick to the extent Of barring
this low fare is a question. Next week
an attempt will be made to make uni
form passenger rates east of the Mis-
sissippi. The meeting will be held in
ports from rate clerks, showing just
how much railroads would gain or lose
by a uniform 21a cent rate.
AS a means of enlightening the
public on a moOted question, l.. NJ.
Allen, passenger traffic manager of
the Rock Island road, is asking the
press to reproduce the following re-
ply of a Chicagoan to an editorial
on the railroad rate question in a
Of that city:
l desire to call attention to an
editorial printed in The Daily News,
May 81, headed Back Fire on the
Shippers, in whichSyou make the
following statements First, that
my presentation of the case is not
candid; second, that what 1 did have
to say was based upon the action of
the shippers conference, and, third,
that l had no right to- pose as a.
business man having interests in
with the shippers.
a statement relating to freight rates
was, as far as 1 was concerned, con- |
fined to fellow members of the Rail- |
way Business association, and no ref
erence was made to the shippers
1 personally attended |
this conference and have no criticism |
to make on anything that was done |
there and none was made or intend
ed in an article sent out blythe 1lli- |
nois Manufacturers association, dat |
ed May z, and, as a MEMBER OF that |
association, I personally wrote d let
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-25
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically sures in
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. Is cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island: Gust
Schlegel & Son. 220 West Secon..
street, Davenport.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-12
NEITHER TAFT NOR ROOSEVELT
ESCAPED CRITICISM.
Report of Civil Service Reform Asso-
citation Executive Committee.

New York. May 11.-Neither Presi-
dent Taft nor former President Roose-
welt escaped criticism in the report of
the executive committee of the Civil
Service Reform association made pub
lie tonight at the annual meeting of
the association.
The committee is OF the opinion that
responsibility for the customs frauds
here rests upon the executive officers
at the head of the customs department
who; under Mr.. Roosevelt, lit charges,
were products of the spoils system
Where the spoils system in the Sc
lection of officers thus dominates the
service" says the report .'the failure
of slbordinates to remain honest and
efficient cannot be fairly charged to
the merit system
Appointments by President Taft of
which the association complains are
those OF Edmund Voorhies as post
master as Brooklyn, DR.. Nathan A.
Warren as postmaster at Yonkers, n.
Y, and William J. Maxwell as collector
of internal revenue.
Mayor Gaynor is commended for his
non partisan attitude. From the out
set, says the report, ''he has shown a
tendency to abolish political influence
in appointm to the civil service"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-12
PARLIAMENT PAYS TRIBUTE
TO MEMORY OF THE KING
Addresses Of Coincidence Adopted-Th-
New King Congratulated.

London. May l1.-Pariament paid r.
tribute 10 the memory OF King Ed-
ward today. adoptinR addresses ol
coincidence and congratulations 10 the
new king, Premier Apquith, 10 Tho
house OF commons, and the earl or
Crewc, ia the\house OF lords, delivered
eulogles on Edward VII, and both
showed great emotion.
The day was chiefly devoted 10 re-
cording the nations official condolenceg
TO the royal family. King George and
the queen mother received az Marl-
borough house and Buckingham palace
respectively deputations from the lords
and commons, bearing the resplutions
Numbers or beautiful wreaths are ar-
riving at the palace. but at the queen
mothers special request all flowers
wifi be sent 10 Windsor castle. The
funeral win be Of military character
and 1T is considered that carry Ing
wreaths In procession would be somer
what incongruous.
The announcement that eN- President
Roosevelt viii attend the funeral -
the special representative OF the Unit
ed States has been received with great
satisfaction by the British public.
That King Edwards death was part 81
~ due to worry over the political SIT
uation is officially declared IN "a state
ment regarding his Illness which his
physicians, Sir Francis LalSing Sir
James Reid and SIR Richard Douglas
Powell, are publishing over their sig-
natures I'm the Lancet tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-12
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
BIENNIAL CONVENTION.
More Than Ten Thousand Delegates
Gather at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, May lit was esti-
mated tonight that more than 10000
delegates are in the city attending the
ninth biennial convention of the grand
International Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers and grand auxiliary to
the order. The opening session was
held tonight. Mayor Breitmeyer wei
coined the visitors in behalf of the city
and responses were made by Warren
S. Stone of Cleveland. grand chief en-
gineer of the brotherhood: P. II. Nor
rissey of Chicago. president of the
Railroad Employees and Investors as
sociation, and A 3. Garretson of Cedar
Rapids.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor. was
scheduled to speak. but had not ar
rived in the city up to late hour
tonight. The election of officers will
probably not take place until near the
close OF the convention.
Warren S. Stone, who has been the
president of the brotherhood for the
last six years. has two years of his
term yet to serve. w. III. Kent Of De
troit is general chairman of the con-
vention.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-12
go Officers, s54 Men.
COL. ROOSEVELT APPOINTED
TO REPRESENT UNITED STATES
At Funeral of King Edwsrd-Officia
Announcement from Washington.

Washington. May 11.-Official an
nouncement was made today of the
appointment of Col Theodore Roose-
welt by President Taft as special am
5asssdor TO represent the United
States at the funeral of King Edward
in London, May 20. Cabelgrams were
exchanged last night. President Taft
set forth at some length the purpose
of the appointment Colonel Roose-
velt replied with the single word: "Ac
cept."
This is said to have been the first
direct communication between Presi
dent Taft and Colonel Roosevelt since
the formers inauguration
The text of the cablegrams follows:
Washington. May 10, 1910.
Roosevelt, Care American Embassy,
Berlin
II should be very glad if you would
act as special ambassador to repre-
seet the United States at the funeral
of King Edward VII 1 am sure that
the English people will be highly graf
flied at your presence in this capacity
and that our people will strongly ap
prove it. Have as yet received no Of
fetal notice of the date of funeral.
but it is reported that it will take
place on the goth of this month. Please
answer. 'WILLIAH H. TAFT.
Berlin, May 10, 1910.
''The President, Washington
Accept ROOSEVELT"