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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Cures permanently the case he under
takes and sends the incurable home wit
out taking fee from them. This is why
while other doctors have made few
visits and stopped. DR.. Shalenberger is
an eminently successful specialist in
all chronic diseases proven 10y the NAM, manS
have baffled the skill of many physi-
clans. His hospital experience and eN-
tensive practice have made him so pro
f1cient that he can name and locate
disease in few minutes.
Treats all durable cases. of Catarrh.
Nose. Throat and Lung diseases. Eye
Gravel rheumatism. Paralysis. Neural,
gia Nervous and Heart diseases. Blood
and Skin diseases, Epilepsy, Bright's al.
diseases Of the Bladder and Female Or.
gam Liquor and Tobacco habit. Siam
.nering cured and sure method to pre-
vent its recurrence again. ~.
PILES. FlSTUIAE and RUPTURE
guaranteed cured without detention, from
business. Special attention given to all
surgical cases, and all diseases OF the
Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat.
Granniated lids. Cataract, Cross Eyes
Strengthened without pain.
NERVOUS DEBILITY
Are you nervous and Respondent; weak
and debiliated: tired mornings; no am
bition-lifeless; memory poor: easily
fatigued: cXcitable and irritable; eyes
face: dreams and night losses; restless.
haggard, looking. weak back; deposit in
urine and drains at stool: distrustful
want of confidence: lack OF energy and
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY
Blood Poison, Syphilis. Gonorrhea.
cocele, Hydrocele, Seminal Weakness
and the effects of early Vice or Excess,
producing Emissions. Debility. Nervous
ness, Dizziness. Defective Memory. ETC..
which ruin mind and body. positively
cured.
WONDERFUL CURES
Perfected in old cases which have
been neglected or; unskillfully treated.
No experiments or failures He UNDER
takes no incurable cases, but cures
thousands given up to die.
Consultation Free and Confidential
Address.
DR.. WlLBERT SHALLENeERGER,
766 lakewood Boulevard,
CHICAGO. ILL
References. orsxel state Bank.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS.

Supply just the ingredients needed
to build up, strengthen and restore
the natural action OF the kidneys and
bladder. Specially prepared for
backache, headache, nervousness,
rheumatism and all kidney, bladder
and urinary Observation-Disclosures &
Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
JAMES c. DAHLMAN, "cOWBOY"
MAYOR OF OMAHA, "THRoWs
THE LARIATn

Isl. : d . t
Mayor Jas. C. Dahlman started his
career as a cowboy, and is at present
Mayor of Omaha, and has the fol-
lowing record. Sheriff of Dawes Co.,
Neb., three terms; Mayor Of Chadron,
two terms; Democratic Natl Com
mitteeman, eight years; Mayor of
Omaha, six years, and in 1910 Candi-
date for Governor of Nebraska. Writ
ing to Foley & Co., Chicago, he
says: Il have taken Foley Kidney
Pills and they have given me a
great deal of relief so cheerfully
recommend them" Yours truly,
(Signed) James c. Dahlman.
For sale by Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
TAKE YOUR COMMON COLDS
SERIOUSLY.

Common colds, severe and frequent.
lay the foundation Of chronic diseas-
ed conditions Of the nose and throat,
and may develop into bronchitis,
and consumption. For all
coughs and colds in children and in
grown persons, take Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound promptly.-Anders
& Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Uncle Sam Rea! Papa,

The Alaskans who inhabit the
Islands Of st. Paul and st. George r.
ceive special consideration from thu
government. Congress authorizes thu
se"retary of the treasury to furnish
dhem with food. fuel and clothing. and
for this purpose $19.5O0 is app,oprt
ated.-I os Angeles Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
london sarge. Disappearing.

London slrses Oisappsadnu.
The picturesque red.satled LONDON
bragg, formerly 90 plentiful On the
river reaches 70 slowly vantshinE. Tho
coasting trade In and out Of the
Thames has been 20 bad lately that
barges have had 70 look elsewhere tos
. living.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Woman's Retort.

f Voman'9 Het6ft.
Rudyard Npltng slandered woman
BY defining her as "a rag and bone
and hank Of hair" but a Lonacon
ing lady, seven years married. gets
back rhythmtcally with this synopsis
of man: "A Jag and a drone and
tank OF air.'-Sprineneld Repub
lican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Origin OF "Yonkers."

PATRON Van de Donck. IL tn,
after 1912. lived such q serene
robust life ON bis Hudson river estate
that the Dutch villagers called his
manor farm. DE jonkheer's landt"--
the gentleman's land; later com,
pressed by the frugal English into
Yonkers."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
FoLEY's KIDNEY REMEDY VS.. I
HOPELESS CASE.

Hon, Ark. J. E. Freeman says: II
had severe case Of kidney trouble
and could net work and my
case seemed hopeless. One
large bottle CT Foiey's Kidney Rem
edy cured me and have never been
bothered since. l always recommend
it.'-Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

After exposure, and when you feel
cold coming on, take Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound. 1t checks ant
relieves. Use no substitute. The gen.
uine in a yellow package always.-An
ders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
ILLINOIS CENTRAL r. r.
Time Table.
West Bound

West Bound
No Omaha. Sioux City and st.
Paul Fast Mail. -. .8:lO a. n
No q Dub & Fl Dodge local. 7:23a. m
NO TT Dodge Express. 1910 o. m
No 80 Dubuque & Waterloo. $40 n
No Chicago. Sioux City &
" a, Omaha Ltd. :. ..11:05 .. m
Nc Nc a ae1 W st Paul Rrai.i; ~. ..l1:4s n
way rrelsht.... p H
East Bound
NO Omaha & Sioux City &
no chicago Limited. .2:05 q n
NO 4o2 st Paul & Chicago Ltd 3:41 =
NO - waterloo & Dub clipper 1886 q m
No Fl Dodge & Chi Express L: Esq u
No 4 Sioux City. Omaha & Mi a.1N n
Nc q Et Dodge Dub local ...:7:35 p m
NO "a Way Freight. -. -. ..11:54 IN
No. 20 has Chicago sleeps.
Dining Car on Trains Nos. and 4
CEDAR RAPIDS BRANCH
Going South
No s05 Pass daily ex Sunday $40 n
No 383, IPass- daily ex Sunday 5:45 pm
No $50 Freight daily ex Sunday12:45p u
Arrive from South
No 1874 Pass daily ex Sunday $500
No $50 Pass daily ex Sunday $50 p
No 3 Freight daily ex Sunday 11:15
No. runs to Fort Dodge only.
H. G. PIERCE. Station Agent
No.N5 runs to Omaha. Sioux City an.
st. Paul. I
City, Sioux Falls. st. Paul and Mime
anolis and No. 2 from same points.
Dining car on trains No. and 1.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
Alanche ster. Iowa, Sept. 20. 1911.

i Manchester. Iowa. Sept. 20. 1911.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members all present with w. J. Davis
! auditor.
Resolved. that the change from te
mills township road tax OF Delaware
and Hazel Green townships be approved
ships.
Whereas, the trustees Of North Fork
township having neglected to certify the
ter 70. Acts 81 General Assembly: Re-
solved. that the one (D mill be levied
by the board OF supervisors.
HaVinf checked the affldavits filed in
The auditors OFFICE and compared same
with the list OF affidavits of bounty. fine
same same to be correct and ordered approved
Number Of Docket gophers@23Ss. SsS 90
Number OF rattle snakes-205. :. lO2 so
resolved that, the auditors report for
a ne auaT'er ending august 81 1911
Resolved that the auditor be authorized
to Issue warrant monthly in favor Of
W. r. Knapp at the rate of three $4,000
collars per week for care and board OF
Mr.. Potter. Said warrants to be dated
from August n. 1911. until further not
Resolved that the report of the clerk
OF courts for the quarter ending August
~ :e 1911 81 be approved, Amount collected.
Resolved. that after checking the re-
port OF the recorder for the quarter end
ing august 3l, 1911 amount OF fees col
lected 1921. 80 ordered approved.
Class I.
p. H. Goss. assignor. repairs and
repairing typewriters in clerks
and recorders office. 90 9!
City OF Manchester. electric light
post for court house square. :. $50 90
Glass 4-6ridge.
Homer Abbott. contract work. 315 IS
Harry Crippen, damage. claimed
$780,, not allowed.
Class e-Road.
c. NJ. & ST. P. r. R.. freight. $50
Frank Goedkin, rent, 5000. con-
tinued.
Resolved that the auditor be authoriz-
ed to issue warrants for all claims al
lowed at this session.
Minutes read and approved.
On motion board adjourned until Sat |
urday. September 30. 1911.
J. J. Kirkwood. w. J. Davis.
Chairman. Auditor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
The New WrItIno.

Advice to an ambitious writer from
= literary bureau: Let your story al.
ways have contained in 1t the ele
ment Of love, but always treat It In
q strikingly original way. The old
forms have gone out"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
A MEDICINE THAT GIVES CONF.
VI DE NICE - -

Is Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Mrs. T. j. Adams, 522 No.
Kansas Ave, Columbus, Kas., writes:
For number Of years MY children
have been subject to coughs and
colds. | used Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound ana found that it cured
their coughs and colds. SO keep it
in the house all the time Refuse
subs titutes.-4lnders G. Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

j
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Cooking LEI
Sunday Of last week for a week
business and pleasure trip combined.
The Misses Anna Lucey and Evely7
and sessie Michael were over Sun
day visitors at their parental homes.
U. G. Elliott left for Canada las
Tuesday evening to look after hi.
land interests.
Miss Susie Annis is reported OF
THE sick list. Her many friend:
hope for a speedy recvoery.
Mrs. Chas. Renfrow is enjoying {
visit from her father.
Miss Lottie Breed spent Sunday
with her mother.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Newman is enjoying a
visit from relatives of Buffalo Cen.
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cross left Tuesday
for visit at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Hitchcock in South Dakota.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Soule and fam
lily left for their new home at Ack-
ley Wednesday,. The we'll wishes Of
their many frinds accompanied them.
Mrs Moore. who has been a resi-
dent Of this place for several years,
left for Elkader Monday, where she
will make her future home
Mrs. Alyorn J. Elliott, who is on
the sick list, is reported as gradual
ly improving. A fact we are glad to
note.
Miss Anna Lundt spent several day
last week with her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Schnack and family.
Claude Fairweather, who has been
at Charles City for the past few
weeks, returned home Monday Of last
week.
ONEIDA.
Geo. OFT returned home after a
-wo months visit with relatives at
Deerfield, Illinois, and Texas.
S. T. Knox is building an addition
on the rear Of his store.
Mrs Gibbs OF Earlville visited
friends here the first Of the week.
Mrs. Kate Cox and AIRS. Will Cox
attended the luncheon at the A. B.
Holbert home at Greeley Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. kellogg, Mr..
lna Mrs. button and Mrs. Chas. Fer
is anG daughter jeanette attended
he carnival at Cedar Rapids Thurs
lay.
The debating society held its first
Meeting Friday night, October 6, a
cry interesting program was given
" the school. The officers for the
oming year are: President, Joe
,uechel, president, Howard Walt
RS, secretary. Mrs. Gladys Role and
reasurer, Wayne Bushnell. The next
Meeting will be held two weeks from
friday night. Everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins were callers
t the Bigelow home near Colesburg'
saturday.
Miss Gladys Lillibridge and Mr..
.ansom Rolfe were married Tuesday
t Rev. Sizemore's rooms. We wish
his couple long and happy life.
Mr. and Mrs. Meister Of Manches-
eEAwere in town between trains Sat
rday evening. They were enroute
. Dlhi
Mrs. Rector and son John and daug
Or Eva went to independence satur-
ay. 4!
Mr.. Waters wassa Manchester Wis
or Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. barrow are moving
ito one OF A.. B. Holbert's houses in
re east part Of town.
Mrs.J. B. Howe is on the sick list.
liss leila Hansel is helping her
ouse work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Had His Shoes Broken in.
Frederick the Great had tender
feet and used to have an old double
Who broke in new boots for him
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Woman and wife.

Wolnanhood Is greater than wife.
hood 1t comprehends and embraces
It. The best woman will make the
best wife.-Gail Hamilton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Manchester. Iowa. Sept. 80. 1911,

Board met as per adjournment
Members all present with w. j. Davis.
auditor
Petition of w. H. Hull. ct al. for
change in road in North Fork township.
granted. providing the petitioners give g:
days labor with man and team and pay
$4,000 (three hundred dolars) into the
county road funds to aid the county in
building said road as relocated. Said
vacation Is not to take place until this
agreement is complied WITH
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Resolved, That the AUDITOR be authO!1Z-
ed to issue warrants for all claims al
lowed at this session.
Approved, change in the securities of
Masonville Saving bank bonds.
Petition Of Mrs. Alex Matheson and
Carl Gunlach. Hopkinton. for remmission
OF taxes Granted not being able to
contribute.
Petition OF w. B. Morgan. Hopkinton.
granted, he being an old soldier
granted, being an erroneous assessment.
Petition Of c. p. Joseph. Continued
Petition OF G. l.. Aaver. Oneida. for
remission Of road poll tax. Granted, he
being over IS years old.
Resignation Of s.. L. Doggett of jus
tice Of peace of Delaware, township. ac-
cepted.
Minutes read and ordered approved.
On motion the board adjourned until
Saturday. October rs. 1911.
J. ]. KirSwood. w. ]. Davis.
Chairman. Auditor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
STANDING ON THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

New York at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Boston at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
EASTERN LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS,

Baltimore, '; Jersey City, 2.
 Newark. 4; Providence, A. T. Rochester, 8; Toronto, D. First game.
 Rochester, 5; Toronto, 9 Second game.
 The Buffalo-Montreal games were postponed on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
NATIONAL. LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

New York 3, St. Louis ?, (first game.)
 St. Louis B. New York ', (second game.
 Cincinnati 4, Brooklyn 3, (frst game.)
 Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 0, tsecond game.) At~
 Philadelphia 4, Chicago O. earst game.) Chicago g, Philadelphia 2, esecond game) Pittsburg 4, Boston 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
THOSE WHO TAKE
 FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

For their kidneys and bladder ail- ments, and for annoying urinary ir- regularities are always grateful both for the quick and permanent relief they afford, and for their tonic and strengthening effect as well. Try Foley Kidney Pills. F. B. Brill, Cur tis Pharmacy. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. Cleveland 8, New York I.
 Detroit ?, Boston l.
 Philadelphia ', St Louis A.
 The Washington Chicago game was postponed on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Cleveland at New York. Detroit at Boston.
 St. Louis at Philadelphia. Chicago at Washington. 2 games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-22
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Toronto at Rochester. Baltimore at Providence. Montreal at Buffalo (two games.l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
WILEY TOO SENSITIVE :: Is: ]. +:
SECRETARY WILSON SEVERELY
cRITlclsEs FOOD EXPERT.
Responsibility for Employment Of Or.
Rusby Is Placed on the Shout
ders Of Wiley.

Washington.-The congressional in
vestigation Of the attempt to GUST DR..
H. w. Wiley from his position as head
of the bureau of chemistry in the de-
partment of agriculture was closed
with the testimony of Secretary Will
son. The committee will hold an ex-
ecutive meetingNto consider its report.
Many times in his testimony Secre-
tary Wilson condemned Doctor Wi
ley's demeanor. charging that he was
over-sensitive because his findings on
pure food and drugs were not accept
ed as final, but were sometimes re-
ferred to the referee board Of which
Doctor Ira Remsen is chairman.
In appointing the pure food and
drug inspection board and in the nam
ing Of the referee board Secretary
Wilson said he considered DR.. Wiley
had been done Kindness rather than
sinsulted as a chemist
The secretary shifted all RESPONSE
btIity for the employment Of DR.. H. H.
Rusby to DR.. Wiley. He said that
Wiley was, without question. head Of
the bureau. Asked about his object in
forming pure food and drug inspec-
ton board, the secretary said he felt
that greater power attached to .
board decision than to a one-man de-
cision.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
MANY PAY TRIBUTE TO GATES E:
Nearly 1000 Persons Attend Funeral
Ell Of the Late Financier in
New York City. ST. 81

New k.-Nearly 1000 people
gathered at the Plaza hotel to pay
tribute to the memory of John w.
Gates. Three floors of the big hostel
~ In which the financier made his
home in this city were used for the
funeral. The mourners came from all
parts Of the country and flowers ar
rived by the carload from different
points.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Wallace MacMullen of the Madison
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church,
assisted by Rev. ]. w. LaGrone OF
Port Arthur, Tex
The funeral was attended by large
delegations representing the Gates
business interests at Port Arthur and
Beaumont, Tex, and while the cere-
monies were in progress here there
were memorial services at Port Ar
thur, attended BY citizens from other
Texas points touched by the Gates In
terests. Crowds surrounded the ho-
tel during the services.
Mr.. Gates body will be kept In a
receiving vault at Woodlawn cemetery
until the family decides upon its
final resting place.
Mr.. Gates left an estate valued at
$40, 1000, 900 to $40,00O,000, according to
statements by ex-Justice Henry A..
Gildesleeve, who drew Mr.. Gates will
year ago last spring. The bulk Of
the estate is left to his widow and his
son equally, said Mr.. Gildersleeve.
Benefciaries under the will, it is an
nounced, also include relatives, friends
and former employees. whose legacies
will aggregate about $1,0OO,0O0 in be-
quests running from $1,000 to 800, 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
LIME WATER MADE AT HOME
Summer Luxury That Costs Little and
Conserves Health Of the
Family.

A more general use OF lime water
during hot weather is much to be de-
sired. 1t can be made at home and
costs but little. Lay lump Of quick
lime as big as the tv0 fists in a gran
iteware pitcher or bowl. pour over it
two quarts of cold water, stir with
wooden spoon, and let 1t stand six
hours Strain the liquid without dis
turbing the sediment Of lime. Put in
bottles and cork tight: before using
pour of half an inch OF the top If it
has stood any length OF time
Lime water is good to rinse bottles.
pitchers. and pans that have held
milk.
To sweeten drains and bleach out
murk left when stronger alkalies have
Ailed. x,
From teaspoon to a tablespoonful
in glass Of milk will make 1t ac-
ceptable to delicate stomachs. espe-
cially where there Is acidity.
Lime water is good for a mouth
wash Equal parts of lime water and
sweet oil make the. very best remedy
for burns and scalds and will not be
forgotten when once used chicago
Tribune. q.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
Rroiled Steak.

While porterhouse or sirloin steaks
are the approved cuts for broiling.
even q tougher steak can be broiled
If treated first in this way: Put
tablespoonfuls olive oil and one table,
spoonful vinegar in large fat dish.
Lay the steak on the mixture and let
1t rest for half an hour. Then turn
and let it rest another half hour in
the same quantity oil and vinegar.
Two inches is the approved thickness
for a broiled steak. II broiled over
coal the fire should be clear and
bright If under gas fame leave the
oven door open that the air may cir.
culate freely while the steak is broil-
Ing. A steak two inches thick will
take about Is minutes to broil. To
tell when meat has cooked sufficient
ly, press with the back OF knife. If
it offers slight resistance 1t is rare.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
STARTS ON TRIP sEPT.12
Leaders View Jaunt as Most lmpor.
tant Politically He Has
q Mapped Out.

Washington.-Plans for President
Taft's coming trip through the west
and to the Pacific coast practically
are completed
According to the present arrange.
ment the president viii be gone six
weeks In that time it is expected
that he will make close to 200 speech
es from platform from the rear end
of his private car and at other places
not on the regular schedule.
Republican leaders look upon the
trip as the most important politically
the president has mapped out since he
entered the White House. He will 60
through all the states in the west in
which they recognize the domination
Of the progressive Republicans who
are counted on to oppose his renomi-
nation next year.
5 The president probably will leave
Beverly September r., returning east
about November I. He will go west
through Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska.
Colorado and Nevada to the coast.
From California the president will
go north to Portland and Seattle.
Three days are to be spent in Wash
ington state, and the route eastward
will allow him to stop in Idaho. Mon
tana, the Dakotas and Minnesota
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
NEW WORLD RECORD MADE
Beachey Aseends 11,57s In eipiane at
Chicago 1rlndley Falls
or Pedestal.

Grant Park Aviation Field. Chicago.
When Lincoln Beachey descended In
to Grant park from a height at which
his Curtiss biplane had been barely
visible, his Paragraph record showed
an altitude of11.578 feet. Declarations
that the worlds record had been bro
ken were made following the reading
of the instrument by Capt. c. c. Gull
yer, the army expert in charge Of the
delicate height records.
Brindley fell off his pedestal as star
cloud climber Of the meet when the
mathematicians found that they had
made miscalculation of more than q
mile in figuring his altitude record.
Faulty celebration had given Brindley
an altitude mark of II, 726 feet. q new
worlds record, when the actual height
attained was only 5.7S8 feet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-30
RISK FRAUDS ARE Barred E:
President Of State Officials Body
Scores Risk concerns-Foroery
Is Used.

Milwaukee.-A. number Of Industrial,
health and accident insurance compa-
MES were severely criticized by Joseph
Button OF Virginia, president of the
organization, in his annual address be-
fore the forty-second national conven-
ton of state insurance commission.
ers.
Mr.. Button said that an investiga.
tion by q committe OF IA or Is com.
panies doing health and accident
business resulted in disclosures that
were shocking In the extreme.
"As the committee which made the
Investigation has its report nearly
ready, I shall not anticipate the rene
dies they will suggest for the condi.
lions there disclosed, except to say
that 1t is incumbent upon us to root
out this evil without mercy"