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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
TREvOR'SLETTER
TOC,H,RICHMOND
DEALT WITH FACT
Foreman of Grand Jury of Jan
uary, 1918, Handed Out
a Few Posers.
RESENTED HIS CRITICISM
Intimated That Chairman of the Coun-
ty Board Was Living In Glass
House at That Time.

After all the praises which have
been sung of George H. Richmond by
the political organ which is trying to
take him out of the Office at the head
of the board of supervisors and place
him in that of sheriff it is interesting
to turn back to the plain statement
which Clarence S. Trevor of Moline,
foreman of the grand jury of January,
1913, made concerning him soon after
the close of the session of that body,
when Mr.. Richmond criticised the
grand jury. for failing to indict. The
following statement of Mr.. Trevor
was printed in The Argus March 2S,
1913, when Mr.. Richmond was not a
candidate for sheriff and had given no
hint that he ever intended to become
one:
To George H. Richmond, the chair
man, and special committee of the
board of supervisors appointed to in
vestigate the conduct of the sheriffs
office:
Gentlemen: In your report to the
board of supervisors you make some
statements and insinuations that l, as
foreman and member of the grand jury
feel called upon to resent, deny and
criticise.
Beginning with your statement, I'VE
rendered and turned over to the said
foreman of the grand jury, as an aid to
him and the grand jury in its investi-
CATION, the evidence taken and heard
by your committee. We also prepared
for and furnished the grand jury list
of 20 or more cases and a reference
to the laws applicable; and notwith-
standing the refusal of the states at
torney to permit the services of our
said special counsel, Messrs. Searle
and Sturtz, as special states attor-
neys, as heretofore reported by US,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02

in the Bruner matter Cbecause of our
own states attorneys Inability and
inexperienced was the then states at
torney of Henry county, who prepared
the mandamus. 1t became the duty of
our own states attorney to defend
our county and to do SO he was COM
PEELED to go to the home of his oppon-
ent and there fight the case. Con-
trary to his own Will in the matter,
but loyal to the trust, he went, and be-
hold, the court decreed that Rock
Island county did not have to build
the bridge. So, in this matter you
made two misjudgments; one in the
over-estimation and one in the under
estimation of the ability of these at
torneys.
Publicity Demanded.
Now, one more thing Your COM
mittee having gained considerable tes-
timony in its investigations, upon the
value of which you seem to lay a
good deal of stress, and since this
testimony is the property of the peo-
pie as the county must pay the ex-
pense of obtaining same, and since
this testimony has been read to the
board of supervisors and is therefore
now made public in a sense, the pro-
ceedings of the board have been pub
Hshed in the newspapers, less the
testimony, l suggest that you have same
published at once, that the people may
judge as to its importance.
With all due respect to your honor
able committee and board, remain,
c. S. TREVOR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
Pillow SHOP RUNS
NOW FULL BLAST
Departments, Gradually Placed
in Operation During Week,
Are All Running.

All departments of the Rock Island
Pillow company are now in operation
and several hundred men are at work
at their old posts, following a shut
down of several weeks for repairs.
During the past week the Pillow
company has been starting up various
departments in the factory, the foun-
dry having been the f6st to operate.
Additional departments were put in
operation as the work passed through
the shops.
Prospects are bright for another
busy year at the Pillow company. Dur
ing the last year the factory shut down
only for a month for the annual re-
pairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
Has Views to Air.

What l have said in this conn
cation has principally concerned
report to the board of supervisors
as the grand jury like your cor
tee, was appointed by the board
supervisors, and as you deemed it
to make a report to said board,
feel like making statement exp
ing my opinion concerning this
ter.
In the first place, you engage
attorneys-not to assist the state
torney. Mr.. Thompson, but to tax
place. According to law there
only three conditions under v
this may be done. First, tina,
states attorney is absent, or n,
the county; second. that the s.
attorney is interested in the ca
be considered; third, that the s.
attorney is not able to attend cou
Second, you hardly dare accuse
of being implicated, although I
heard insidious statements to tn;
feet, but such statements come
towards and are not worth pi
much attention to.
Third. in the light of events
have transpired since his regime
Is considerable of a joke, viz:
county of Henry, across Rock
was in favor of building a b
across Rock river at Colona
Your board in its wisdom saw
thwart that good project and f
Henry county stood on its rights
ordered it's states attorney to ge
mandamus, compelling Rock !
county to pay its share for the
ing or the bridge. One OF the
your board hired as special att,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
MUSCATINE MAN DIES
AT AGE OF 100 YEARS

George Stroeber, the oldest resident
of Muscatine, passed away shortly aft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-02
AMERICAS OPPORTUNITY.

AMERICAS OPPORTUNITY.
There are altogether too many
peSsimiSts in this country who
are kicking about the effect OF
Coming as it did Immediately
after a period OF depression it
kindled anew in the minds of
some people the feeling that
a long time. AS matter of fact
the wars big cost will fall on
Europe and as soon as the final
treaties of peace are signed the
dency of the United States is
bound to begin-then we will
have to get busy and figure out
ways and means to I'LL orders
helping to rebuild Europe and
we will have no time to lament
over anything.
As a result or the war there
has been a more or less disar-
rangement of business and fl
nance, but it is now well in hand
and Will entirely stop as soon as
should be soon.
This war has given the United
states q greater opportunity TO
increase it's foreign trade than
German foreign commerce is
practically stopped and the COM
merce of other European nations
at war is very severely AFFECTED:
surely come to US il we are prop
erly equipped to take it over.
The opportunity presented re-
Quires a first-class merchant ma
rine which this country has not
had since the Civil war. With the
establishment of a merchant
marine the commerce of the
United States will again be
transported to all parts of the
world in American bottoms, and
we will become the greatest A.
nancia1 power in the world. We
peHeYe some new records for big
business are not far ahead FOR
the ire United States of
| America Let US supply Americas
needs This alone viii make business
| improve greatly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

Hobbs of Marshalltown who will make
her sister, Mrs. A. L. Leonard, a
visit before returning home.
The Luther League will meet next
Friday evening at the home of j. f.
Linden. A musical program will be
rendered. Everybody invited.
Arthur Carbert purchased two car
load of lambs last week and will feed
the same for the early winter mar
ket.
Remember the auction sale of c.
NJ Granum this week Saturday and
A. d. McLean's next week Thursday
Come out and get free lunch and
meet your neighbors. Git
The Delhi State Bank last week
negotiated the sale of the MacDougal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

in honor Of Miss Zelma Monson and
Burton Otte at the G. A. Southworth
home Friday.
The Swedish Ladies' Aid Society
will meet with Mrs. Elmer Rosburg
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. ]. Lundquist and family Of
Swedesburg, Iowa, are visiting at
the O. F. Lindell home.
Mr.. A. Abraham and family left
for the Twin Cities, Monday, where
they will remain short time.
A number of Belview-ites took in
the ball game at Lucan Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Swanson, of Boston, Mass,
is visiting friends in Belview and
vicinity.
John Stewart, of Delhi, was bust
ness caller here Saturday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

farm, two miles south of Delhi te
David Jacobson.
J. L. Parrot, of Minneapolis WIS.,
tied the Moldestad and Maurstad fam
lilies last week.
Martin Mattison has rented. the j
M. Stewart farm mile south of towr
for the coming season.
George Deneau and wife left las1
week for two weeks visit at De-
troit, Michigan.
Miss Sarah Stewart returned the
first of the week from a few days
visit with friends ct Morton.
Mrs. G. H. MacDougall left las
week for Minneapolis where she vii
visit a week or so before going te
her new home at Luce. Mr.. MacDou
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FL
NAL ACCOUNT AND FOR
DISTRIBUTION.
Estate of Henry Roper.

Estate OF aenry ROPER.
State of Minnesota, County of Red
wood, in Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Hen
ry Roper, decedent:
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the final account
and distribution of the estate of said
decedent: The representative of the
above named decedent, having filed in
this court his final account of the
administration of the estate of said
decedent, together with his petition
praying for the adjustment and al
lowance of said final account and for
distribution of the residue of said
estate to the persons thereunto en-
titled; therefore you, and each of you.
are hereby cited and required to show
cause, if any you have, before this
Court, at the Probate Court Rooms,
in the Court House in the City of
Redwood Falls, in the County of Red
wood, State of Minnesota, on the 9Th
day of October, 1914, at 8 o'clock a.
M, why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 31st
day of August, 1914.
A. R. A. LAUDON,
Probate Judge.
CLAGUE & STREISSGUTH,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
I (Court SeaD est
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
Ammunition
WE AIM

WE AIM
to carry every article in the shooting
line needed by the hunters in this
locality.
Our line Of shot guns includes the
Remington, Winchester, Marlin, Itha-
ca, Syracuse, Waverly and other lead
ing makes.
Winchester Repeating Shot Gun
The Remington, 1912 Model, solid
breech, hammerless, take down, SIX
shoot repeating shot gun is an ex-
ample Of the highest development of
the gun makers art. 1t embodies
many new and novel features, and
eliminates those which are objection
able in repeating shot guns of the
present day. Beauty of design, per-
lection Of workmanship and finish are
strikingly apparent. Quality thorough
ly guaranteed.
Price S24.00
Genuine khaki hunting pants SIPS
Hunting coats down to ...... GOO
% short rim fire cartridges per
. @~1N
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
TO THE VOTERS OF BROWN
! AND REDWOOD COUNTIES.

Having received the nomination for
State Senator in this district, | re-
spectfully solicit the good will and
support of the voters in the two coun-
ties. Should my candidacy meet with
your approval and | am elected on
November 3, promise to discharge
the duties of the responsible office of
State Senator in a capable, faithful
and honest manner.
Your obedient servant,
w. w. SMITH.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

gall and his brother William, and
family, expect to leave some time this
week for Luce, where they have pur-
chased land
Jacob J. Piersol returned home from
Duluth the middle of last week.
E. E. Peterson and family left the
early part of last week for Winfield,
Ia, for two weeks visit with old
neighbors and friends.
Arthur Adams, who was assisting
Mr.. John Mckay with his harvest
work returned to Minneapolis the lat
ter part of last week.
F. L. Gladd and wife of Vesta arc
experimenting the household and
farm of E. E. Peterson during his
visit in Iowa.
Dan Mclean, wife and daughters
of Redwood Falls were visiting friends
in and about Delhi one day last week.
David Carlson, wife and children
of Echo were guests at the Herman
Jacobson home last Thursday
Miss Pauline Piersol left last Fri
day for Minneapolis where she will
take her high school course. She was
accompanied by her brother, Milton,
who visited over Sunday with his sis
ter, Mrs. J. B. King.
Mrs. William Steele, of Redwood
Falls, visited old friends and neigh
bors in this vicinity last week.
c. F. Angel and son, Byron, of
Willard, this state, are visiting the
Piersol, Kierzler and O. A. Bramsche
families.
Price Lyle and wife returned from
visit with relatives at Echo Sat
urday.
A. D. Mclean and S. A. Tillbury
have each brought in samples of the
new corn crop. The quality is fine, fel
beyond the reach of frost, and the
ears measure one foot in length anc
are well filled. Who can beat it?
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
DELHI NEWS ITEMS


Our public schools open the COM
ing Monday morning, with teachers
as follows: Principal, Mrs. Kelsey
grammar room, Miss Southmayd, in
termediate, Miss Schumacher, and
primary, Miss Hale
The new pastor of the Presbyterian
church, Rev. l.. H. Schock and fam
lily of Beaver Dam, Wis, are expected
to arrive sometime this week, and Mr.
Sehock will fill the pulpit next Sun
day morning.
Miss Mildred and Don Leonard re-
turned home the last of the week,
and-Were accompanied by Miss Hope
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
BELVIEW EVENTS


Geo. Johnson and family of Sea
forth were visitors at Belview Satur-
day..
Miss Hilda Olson spent last week
visiting relatives near Wood Lake.
Miss Thelma Pease, of Redwood
Falls, spent the last of the week Wis
iting friends at Belview
Ambrose Fromm, of Sleepy Eye
was among the business callers at
Belview Saturday.
G. F. Rain and family were guests
at the o. F. Lindell home Sunday
evening.
A farewell surprise party was given
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

Election November 8, 1914.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

Comedy-Singing- Dancing and 3
reels of pictures at the New Dream
Thursday, September 3. The -Four
Bennington's.' Usual price any seat
10 cents.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
Peters Referee Shells Loaded
With Kings Semi-Smoke-
less Powder

This is new and wonderful pow
der. While it is neither a black nor
a nitro powder, nor q mixture Of the
two, it has the best qualities of both
without their faults 1t has the high
velocity of a nitro powder with the
low breech pressure of black. 1t is
just as safe as black powder and may
be used in the same way, bulk for
bulk, though the same results may
be obtained with less charge. 1t is
free from smoke and very clean, per-
hitting of hundreds of shots being
fired without cleaning and without
injury to the gun or loss of accuracy.
1t will not deteriorate nor is it af-
fected by climatic influences, as are
most of the nitro powders.
Many experts prefer it to any nitro
powder, while the beauty of it is, it
costs so much less and requires moth
| ing better than the ordinary gun,
shell, primer and loader, such as would
be required for a good quality 81
black powder.
Referee seni-smokeless shot gun
shells, per box. -.-...-5 5e
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01

ITO THE VOTERS OF REDWOOD
County.
c. V. Everett announces himself as
candidate for reelection to the Sec
ond term as Treasurer of Redwood
County.
Election November 3, 1914
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-01
TO THE VOTERS OF BROWN
l AND REDWOOD COUNTIES.

Having become candidate for Rep
MISUNDERSTANDING from Brown and
Redwood Counties, | respectfully So
licit the support of the voters of these
counties, and assure you of my most
earnest effort in capably and honest
ly filling my Office in case of my cleo
ton.
JOS. R. kEEFE.
Election November 8, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
DISCOVER ATTEMPT
TO BREAK INTO
WHITMAN CABINET

New York, February 13.-Discovery
was made today of an attempt to
break into a steel file cabinet in Dis
tr:ct Attorney Whitmans office con-
tanning the evidence recently gathered
here by the John Doe and grand jury
Investigations of state highway graft
Someone tried to unlock the cabinet
but the key that was used broke of
in the lock and remained there.
The office was closed yesterday or
account of the holiday, and, although
1t was carefully guarded, entrance ap-
parently was gained through window
opening into corridor. The office viii
now be equipped with burglar alarm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
lOvcmdn Joseph. ,i;;' Z .;SISLiO,icb u
NAMES ATTORNEYS
FOR INDIAN SERVICE

Washington, February 1s.-Folowing an
investigation in Oklahoma by Cato Sells,
commissioner of Indian affairs, of charges
that the estates of minor indians were
not being guarded properly, Secretary
Lane today appointed the following pro-
bate attorneys for the Indian service in
Oklahoma:
Owen owen, Bartlesyille; Alex John
ston, Okmulgee; Joe NJ. Lynch, Stilweli:
Jess l.. Ballard, Grove, and t. X. Poun-
ders, Wilburton. The secretary said he
expected the appointment to do much to-
ward clearing up the situation.
Commissioner Sells succeeded in having
established rules of procedure in proba te
cases deemed necessary because of meager
state statutes on the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
PROHIBITION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO STATE

Richmond. Va, February 13.-Lieu-
tenant Governor Ellyson, president of
the Senate today broke the tie vote
on the bill submitting to the people
the right to petition for state wide
prohibition election. The question OF
adopting the conference committees
report stood 20 to 20 when Mr.. Ellyson
voted for submission. The House
adopted the report by a vote of 81 to
81.
Opponents of the measure tonight
urged Governor Stuart not to sign 1t
until Lieutenant Governor Ellyson's
right to decide it in the Senate had been
determined They cited a section in
the constitution which provides that
any bill affecting the states revenue
must be passed by 81 of the affirma-
tive vote cast by members of the
Senate.
Under the terms of the act, 1S,104
voters may petition for an election
which shall be held on September %,
1914. In the event that the state votes
dry, the law is to take effect on No.
vember l, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
BRYAN TO ATTEND
AUTHORS BANQUET

New York, February 13-Secretary of
State Bryan will be one of the guests of
honor here tomorrow night at the first
annual banquet of the Authors League of,
America. He will deliver message from
President Wilson.
One of the features of the dinner will
be the presentation of a moving picture
screen of characteristic incidents In the
home life or in the workshops of leading
authors, followed by dramatization,
also by moving pictures. of selections
from the authors work.
The serious business of the meeting will
be consideration of the existing copy
right laws and some practical means to
improve them. George Haven Putnam
publisher, and Herbert Putnam, librarian
of Congress, will speak on the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Jefferson

Probably the finest farce comedy that
has been produced in a decade was pre-
sented last night at the Jefferson the
atre in Carlyle Moore's three-act farce,
stop Thief which was enthusiastically
received by a large and responsive au-
dience. While the farce is billed 'for
laughing purposes only" it contains sit
uations of heart interest and unexpected
thrills as well as delightful comedy. 1t
Is one long laugh from beginning to end
for the "hurry up brand of George NJ
Cohans comedy runs riot throughout the
three acts. 1t is a sure cure for the
blues or any other form OF depression
and thoroughly enjoyable.
An exceptionally strong cast adds much
to the production, the principals are all
that could be desired. The MINOR parts
are in capable hands. The honors are
divided between Albert Taverner as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
WILL DEVELOP
CHINA OIL FIELDS

New York, February 13-Dispatches
from Peking yesterday stating that the
Standard Oil company had entered into an
agreement with the Chinese government
for the development of oil fields in cer
tain Chinese provinces were confirmed
here today by w. e. Bemis. vice presi-
dent of the Standard Oil company of
New York. Mr.. Bemis said that the pro-
posed Chino-A American company to be or
ganizad for the development work would
be partnership between the Standard
Oil company of New York and the Chinese
government, in which the government
would hold a minority interest.
Preliminary arrangements for the agree
ment, he said included loan of $1,000
600 to the Chinese government, but that
feature was dropped out In the final
plans. The companys investment in China
now amounted to $23,O0o,000 he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
GADSDEN WILL WAGE
WAR ON VAGRANTS
Chief of Police Attributes Much of
the Gambling and Liquor Sell
ing to Idle Men

Gadsden, February 13.-(Special) War
on vagrants has been declared by the
police Chief Roper says that whites
and negroes having no visible means of
support. will be required to explain
how they gain a livelihood. He attri-
butes much of the gambling and liquor
selling to idle men, and also believes that
of young and incorrigible boys
An increased demand for houses is ex-
pected to come with the opening of spring
Although this is the duh season in build
ing lines, contractors and carpenters are
busy
Col A. E. Goodhue will go to New Or
leans next week, where. with Spraggins
and Speak, he will represent the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and ST, Louis railroad
in the rate litigation in federal court
Loui Hart, manager of the Gadsden,
Bellevue nd Lookout Mountain railroad
is in New Orleans making plans for the
development of a mountain park in Belle
vue Highlands.
Bruce Hayes, baseball coach at Tulane
university was selected from number
of applicants to manage the Gadsden
| team in the Cal circuit. At their meet
| ing last night, the directors of the club
also made arrangements for the advance
| sale of 100 books of 50 coupon tickets each.
| The team will be practically the same
| as that of the pennant winners last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
MAY ESTABLISH
CLEARING HOUSE
OF INFORMATION

Washington, February 13-Secretary
Bryan told Representative Smith of New
York and a delegation from the Buffalo
Chamber of Commerce, today that the
government was considering establish
ing at Washington a virtual clearing
house of information regarding trade in
foreign countries. Consuls returning from
abroad, he said, might be used to explain
the trade situation and opportunities.
The Buffalo delegation called to suggest
that American consulS when In this coun-
try be sent out to address manufacturers
at various cities, on foreign conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
CANDIDATE PLANS
WALKING TOUR

Madison, Wis, February ia 9o00-mile
walking tour faces Henry e. Roethe of
Fennmore, candidate for the republican
nomination for governor of Wisconsin,
who is running on platform of economy
and lower taxes.
Mr.. Roethe announced here today that
he proposed to open his pedestrian CAM
paign about March 10. His average walk
ing rate is 80 miles a day, but he will
slow down to % as to discuss lower
taxes al country stores and tack up
placards.
He has purchased three pairs of cow
hide shoes which he thinks will last him
throughout the journey. He plans to visit
every county in the state before Au-
gust Is.
Mr.. Roethe limited his campaign eX-
penses to $1,000 He figures he can save
$500 by walking.