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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-23
AN OPEN LETTER ON TRUTH.

To Jack Dalton,
Editor Democrat, Manson, Iowa.
You are a Democrat with biz D.
Priding yourself on your love OF truth,
hatred OF those who bear false wit
ness against their fellows you not
long ago printed: 49,. 81
I'VE are telling the truth about
Maurice Connolly and his hackers and
Maurice Connolly lied, yes LIED,
about US and We can prove It," 90.
More recently you printed = halt
column OF syndicated stuff which In
cluded q declaration about the valua-
ton Of railroads as having been re
duced 50 per cent" You added that
these facts and figures" must con-
vince everyone he should vote for your
democratic candidates for Office.
Now bearing In mind your hatred
of liars, will you have the fairness and
honesty to get the facts and figures
AZ to railroad valuation Is Iowa, from
any one of your democratic, county
Off Gals at the county seat, where the
published records are always avail
able. Mayhap they will be too busy
to look it up, but II they do they Will
furnish you the following facts.
Actual value of all steam railroads.
interurbans, and sleeping cars As
sessed to these railroads:
For the year 1914, $52a 10000
For the year 1912, 269,74S'34o
Increase by Clarke 5 53,3s6,32s
Perhaps, though, you had in. mind
your, own county Of Calhoun, WIN
which you are, Of course, familiar. ii
YOU investigated you found these to be
the, facts as to valuation: ..'' ,'
For the year 1918, S4,7o9,1S2
For the wear 1912, 3,114,04S
Increase @1'oso'144
Unless your county officials are der.
elicit they will collect taxes on this
enormous increase OF more than 5O
per cent in value OF railroad property
in Calhoun county the coming year.
Now what did you mean by printing
a story that railroad valuation mad
been reduced so per cent? Why con-
ceal the 50 per cent increase In your
own county? Where did you get what
YOU have palmed off az facts" as wei
as Figures" regarding railroad valuS
ton?
know. and we all know, whore you
rot the story. 1t was furnished you
by John T. Hamilton. They were sent
into every county with intent they
should be believed and thereby gain
votes of the supporters OF Conneliy'
Hamilton, Myers and others on your
democratic ticket,
Just what it was your friend Con-
nelly pafmed off on you mas never
bean explained in print, but 1t 10 IN
conceivable that 1t was as big as th'A
one.
Your candidate, John T. Hamilton.
"misinformed' you to the extent OF
exactly s2OS.270,99S.
Compare the two falsehoods and see
how Connolly and Hamilton measure
up. t.t...,..
And this wicked falsehood that was
na,med off on you has gone into every
nrecinct John T. Hamilton paying the
postage; now what are the voters
going to think Of candidate who lets
hin money talk for him in this way?
Yours for Truth, =, ,.,.%4
.>. TAXPAYER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-23
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-23
CLINTON. IOWA.

The Sabbath school parade held on
Sunday was a success. One thousand
pupils, from the youngest to the old
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-23
s 53,396,32S
Increase by Clarke

Perhaps, though, you had IN, mind
YOUR, own county Of Calhoun, with
which you are, of course, familiar. II
YOU investigated you found these TO DC
the, facts as to valuation: ..'' g.
For the year 1918, s4,709,192
For the year 1912, 3,ll4,O4s
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

house of L. E. Jung, and H. L.. Jaffe, 8 prominent business man of Seattle, are making a tour of south eastern and Southwestern Alaska, and have been guests at the Golden North for several days while wait ing for a boat,
 Major Lovelaud was a resident of Mexico during the turbulent days ol the Diaz-1Iadero administrations and 1t was while fighting in the in- surecto army that he won his mili- tary title.
 MT. du Quesnay has come over 5000 miles to find new markets for the products of his firm and is well satisfied with the results of his trip so far.
 MT. du Quesuay, Major Lovcland and Mr. Jaffe were at Haiues when news of the gold strike at Pleasant Camp reached there, and they i'm mediately made arrangements to stake out claims. They brought the news to skagway of the great eN- citement at Haines over the strike, some twenty five people having left for the camp while they were in Haiues.
 Yesterday Major Loveland and Mir. du Quesnay spent the day in fishing for trout at Lake Dewey. In making their way to the lake in the morning they had a somewhat strenuous time as they missed the trail at the foot of the ascent just east os town Git not being markedl and followed the course of the wood chute up to the summit, which any one eau see with half an eye was somewhat of a climb.
 All three of the above gentlemen left on the Alameda today for the Westward.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
MEMBER RACES
 WITH PIGEONS

London, June -9-Parcy strife ..s forgotten at Westminster this ..-a.a when le-.slators assembled .. s.aar .a@Ders to witness the e.n. us -.. first N P. vs pigeon ... .a parliamentary history The
 p v.s Handle. Booth, the yer .... ..--.L member for Ponte- ..... ... offered a prize of S2.50 .ar every bird beating him from Westminster to his home town.
 The regular teathered denizens of T...ca yard were started by a trem- e. laoaz t.uuer as wings when, on ... z.-.aI being given, Starter I..ey L uasaorrh. Chief ltber- .a whip. Log- - the champion hom- ..- pigeon .. Yorkshire, and sim a.-aueous.s Handel Booth, ringed .uour tho foot like his opponents dashed off for Kings cross railway station :. -aN.cab. Booth planned -r muk. ,ae journey by express rrau ra Doucasrer. and then by fast
 ..auu.- to Pontesract, in four hours Last year when he matched Iou-e.r.e- pigeons against those of sn.urag. w.gworth's constituency,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

Yive him proving unavailing.
 Previous to his arrival in Skagway l7 years ago there is nothing known of Dr. Brawand, he having been of a very reticent disposition with no cOufidants. He was a man who stood high in his profession, and while brusque in conversation and outward appearance, carried within his breast heart of virgin gold. No weather was ever too cold or stormy for him to face it's rigors in response to the call of distress, and whether the suffer was of prominence and wealth or one of the most lowly and destitute, was apparently matter of perfect indifference to him.
 Since coming to Skagway Dr. Brawand has been prominently iden- tified with civic affairs, having served as mayor and upon the town council at different times and also as health officer. He has always been a strong advocate for home rule in Alaska and was the instiga- tor of a demonstration by the chil- dreu of Skagway in front of the EIks' hall on July 4th, s190S, in which such mottos as Alaska Born," Home Rule" We Hope to See the Day We May Make Our Own Laws," etc., etc., were display ed, A handsome photograph of this is now before us, it's title being, 'Wbq Cant'tW e Play In Uncle Sam's' Yard?"
 He was a member of two frater- nal orders, Skagway lodge No. 431, E. P. o. E., of which he was Past Exalted Ruler, and Skagway Aerie No. 25, P. o. D., of which he was Past Worthy President, under the joint auspices of which organizations his funeral will be conducted to- morrow at EIks' hall, the ritualis- lie services being in charge of the former.
 Dr. Brawand was a charter mem OCT of the Skagway Aerie No. 25, Y. O. E., which was instituted June I1th, 1899, and was the first to sign the roll
 In 1898 Dr. Brawand built the Red Cross hospital at Fifteenth and State streets, where, since that time he has made his home, although the hospital has been closed as such for quite a while.
 For several years he had his of flee in the second story of the Daily Alaskan building.
 Yesterday when the news of his death was made known the flags on the Elks' and Eagles halls were placed at half mast, and feeling Of gloom seemed to pervade the entire community, for the deceased aumbered his friends among all classes and conditions of life.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
WILL PRESENT
 CLEOPATRA

The greatest feature photo play ever produced "Cleopatra," by the Helen Gardner players in six reels with Miss Marie Shepard, the girl with the golden voice, singing the latest song hits, will be run to- night and Tues1ay at the PonuIn Picture Palace.
 "Cleopatra" is wonderful and artistic presentation of the story of Egypts most beautiful woman an queen, which does not purport to be realistic, but is a romantic ideal ization of the character of "Cie0- patra" and must be considered as such by the critical. The treatment is designed to attract and interest through it's beauty of thought, pie torial arrangement and dramatic nature. The scenic effects are beautiful, he costumes accurate in point of detail, and gorgeous, the acting above reproach. Cleopatra has crowded houses all over Ameri- ca, and Is conceded to be one of the most perfect photo plays ever produced, and Is in a class by itsell
 Coming HOmer's Odyssey, a three reel Greek story over 5000 years old.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
LOCAL BRIEFS

Workmeu are engaged today 4" putting new foundation t.m@ers under the building occupied hv E. AI. Hartwigseu and in laying a ue" sidewalk on Broadway in front ot 1t.
 Charley Walker has rented the building next door south of the Daily Alaskan, which he is fitting up as a saIesroom for the disposal Of products of his greenhouse and gardens.
 Henry FriedenthaI and Lee Hud- son, the census enumerators, eN- pect to finish their labors in a couple of days. If there is any one whom they have overlooked in their rounds the euumerators may be found at Hartwigsen's store any evening between s and o'clock and they will gladly rectify all mis- takes.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
PREPARING F08
 SUFFRbGETTE5

London. June 20--As a safeguard against suGrragettes, the auLhort- ties of .be British museum are seriously considering the adoption Of "armored glass" for the cases containing the more valued and dcs- timetable exhibits Several thous- and dollars worth of this newly i1- vented glass has already been ploc- ed iu the South Eensingtou museum, the national Portrait gallery, and the Shakespeare museum at Strat- ford-ou-Ayou. Experiments show i. to be practically uubreakable. the severest blows with hammers and batchets merely starring the sur face. Made by patented process it is composed of three layers. the outside ones being of plate glass and the interior one of sheet ceil1- Ibid. 1t is perfectly transparent has no more retracrion than ordtn- ary glass, and is only slightly thick CT
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
GIRL 0N
 B.5 GAME HUNT

San Francisco, June 2O-Tiring ol the continual round of social ac- tvi,tes in Alameda, Oakland and Saa Francisco, Miss Pauline Paint e.. Alameda society girl, today is uarouge for Alaska where she will amt big game for three months. She will stalk he caribou and mOuL- ran sheep in his native klOndike. At Seattle Miss Painter will be joined by several relatives. includ- ing Mrs. Webster NorcrO5s, a so- cety leader of that city. Then the party will travel by steamer to Sit I,a where they will hit the trail overland to Dawson city. Enroute they will seek big game in the Upper Ramparts, a famous hunting region. Miss Painter is one of the most popular belles of the San Francisco bay region. To her friends she is afIectionately known as 'Toddy" Painter. "I have al ways loved the great outdoors, p said Miss Painter before sailing, and this trip has been planned to carry Us into the heart of Alaska s wonderland. We expect to be gone three months and feel certain we will return with many trophies"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
J04I ?. B85UAND, PIONEER
 PHYSICIAN, DIES SUDDENLY

Yesterday morning at 4 o'clock, at his residence on Fifteenth and State streets, passed away from earth, rom aa acute attack of heart failure, Dr. J. P. Brawand, one Of the prominent figures in the history Of Skagway, and one whose less will be most keenIy felt when a realizing sense of his benetaclous to suffering humanity usurp the place of lhc poignant s0r- row over his demise.
 He vas a native of Iowa and 52 years old at the time of his death.
 Dr. Brawauu had been a sufferer from attacks of heart failure for several years which. although mild in form at first, gradually assumed m alarming aspect, until in the early part of last winter he fell on he street in the dawn Of a bitterly cold day while returning from a call on a patient, and was saved from freezing only through his dis covery shortly after by Perry Hern, near whose home he was stricken. After a short illness he partially re- covered from that attack, but has been constantly failing ever since.
 or late Dr. Brawand appeared to be filled with d restlessncss that could only be aasuaged by physical activity and he put in much of his time at hard wor5 in pIoughing and planting gardens in different parts Of town when not professionally en- .aged.
 Saturday morning he arose early and worked in the garden at the home place the greater part of the day. About ten o'clock that night he came down town and performed m operation upon a patient. which occupied his time until about o'clock sunday morning. Al 8 o'clock he won. home ant immediately went 10 bod. and shortly before 4 o'clock he called B young boy, whom he had adopted. and who slept in the same room with him. to hand him his vcs. as he wished to get some tablets he was iu the habit of car .ryiug in one Of the pockets of that garment.
 Mrs. Mckay, Dr. Brawand's 6ouackecper, who has been with him for years, hearing him speaking 10 the boy. came to tae docr of the bedroom to learn what was the matter and saw the Dr. sitting up in the bed. When hc saw her he called so her to open the door and let in somc air and to telephone at once for Dr. Gable, as he was very sick. she did so, and just as she had finished she heard a gasp and turned to see Dr. Brawa0d sink ing to he pillow.
 When Dr. Gable arrived, a few minutes afrcrwarl, Dr. Brawand had breathed his last, all efforts to re,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

 COMMITTEES

The general committee and the finance committee of the Fourth of July celebration met at the town Mau Saturday night ou call of Chairman ". R. Eulery, and select .d -.. .gIowtug committees:
 Publicity Howard Ashley, J. NJ. Nale. aua Harold N. Harrwigsen.
 1g.-..-0 ss-mer, L. (. Gault ..l TreI Tanner
 Snar-s-T 3L Tanner J. Greshell .ua Ny. Bunting.
 Reception and Dance-George ..es. J. Kennedy, ". B. Batson, k. \. Peterson. Mrs. Geo. Miller, Mrs. u D. Nt-mse and Mrs. p. IT.. Garry.
 Da.or.uea-Frauk Page. Fred N.ad...s and Robert Shelly.
 The dance and sports committee are 10 mako up the program for ..s celebration.
 Other committees are to meet and s.a what is wanted and report at ..a r.Nt general meeting, which has been called for Thursday eveu- ..- a. ..e town hall.
 J. lL GJLSBACN, Sec.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
PLAYERS
 ARE COMING

Arrangements have been cOnclud- ed by Manager A. c. Fox for a tour of the Yukon extending to Flair banks, and returning back up river, in about six weeks, Mir. Fox has in the past brought the best com pauys jo Alaska, and the Frawley company toured the northland under the direction of Fox, as did the Maxy Roberts company. Last year he took Miss Roberts to Japan, China. and the Philippines.
 In tine Royal Players 1t is said that they are the best aggregation that has ever visited the North, and Miss Elliot has received the palm for being the most popular actress that has ever visited the AL askau territory, as she possesses youth beauty and dramatic power far be- youd any that have visited Us in the past
 "Thc Lion and the Mouse will be presented in Skagway on Wednes day night at the Elk's hall, and 1t is sale to predict packed house 10 welcome this company on their way to the interior.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

the fastest time made was hours
 50 minutes, but this was believed to be exceptional. The distance from
 London to Poutetract is about lI2
 miles. The birds were also compet- ing for the honor of PonteLract anu Otley. which latter place through it's parliamentary representative Hast ings Duncan, challenged Booth s constituents. Both N. P's are giv- ing prizes for the first birds home in their respective districts, and all sporting Yorkshire is betting on the race.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

Members of the Royal Players company, which will give an enter taiument in Elks' hall on Wednesday evening, hereby issue a challenge to any baseball team in Skagway, com posed wholly of business men, to play a match game on the local ball grounds OIL Thursday evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22
52E MAKING \
 BUSINESS TOUR

Major Frank Loyeland, represent ing the Green Distilling Co.,, of OwensbOro, Ky, Jos. c. du Quesnay, Of New Orleans, connected with the cordial manufacturing
The daily Alaskan., 1914-06-22

Phil Abrahams has been slight ly indisposed for the past few days
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-09

| water Of use. necessity and profit in au art manufacture known as glazed in lay Is this allegation trne?" AnG the mayor, annoyed with himself. but
 unable to resist the fascina ton, turned again to find the face at the window pane. It was not there, he was reliev-
 ed to note, but suddenly it appeared at the other window so low down that only the nose and eyes were visible
 above pile of gingham. Much dis concerted, the mayor repeated his question.
 Since it is nobody's business l de- cline to answer" responded Mr. Clos by, watching Blackie with mild pleas ure. as that earnest detective slowly strengthened to his full height. his nose sliding against the glass all the way | up.
 You hold a patent for such pro- | cess, though" the mayor charged. l sturdily resisting the impulse to lock | behind him. You might as well answer | that much. because Congressman Dar-
 kins sends me the Patent Office Record Tree duO nave loohCN lk 'p
 '"Then you know that l obtained a patent" said Closby dryly.
 .It has come to the ears of this body" went on the mayor. looking rigidly out of the back door to prevent 1 his head from turning. that you have made over S4O.OOO from this patent in
 less than three years and thht you're
 taking in from it over $2oOOO T year. 1 Is this allegation trne?"
 "I refuse to answer"
 "You don't need to!'' retortn6 the l mayor warmly. "The city council has
 absolute proof" It was almost impos- sible not to look again at that show
 window, but Mayor Snwherry accomp- l lished it and gaZed stoniy out through | the back door at the high board fence. Now, the city council. which only wants its rights. Mir Closby. has de- l cided on this: It will take over the manufacture of your glazed inlay. make it municipal enterprise. charge yon nothing for the use of our valuable natural resource and pay you a fair and reasonable royalty on the output. | The question before us for dispAsSion- ate and friendly argument is, What is the least royalty that will satisfy you?''
 A fond light kindled in Henry Clos | hy'S eyes. "I have been waiting for this happy moment" he gayly inform ed them. and therenpon he empticd | himself of all the bitterness that had
 been cogging his system since he was | q boy.
 "In conclusion" he went on. smiling l sweetIy in his black beard. II have not l forgotten that you cringing whelps came to obtain possession of my patent
 on glazed inlay. You may have it. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-09

will cost you exactly S60,O00; no more, no less. Thanking you, one and all. for your kind attention, 1 bid you a pleasant good morning."
 The mayor and the committee were speeches. with rage, surprise and many other emotions too complicated to assOrt Some vigorous denunciation might nevertheless have come from some of them if there had not appear ed at that moment above the board fence solemn face wearing yellow Dundrearys foot long and a pair of huge blue goggles. Needless to say that face belonged to Blackie, Daw. and the mayor was so disconnected by the sight that. with parting puff of his cheeks. he turned and stalked rap idly out of the store. followed by the entire committee.
 They were not to escape so easily. however, for just at the corner of the alley the tireless detective. now wear ing fawless Vandyke met them with three separate hists.
 "W'e are on his trail.' he declared. He has sold his store and collected the money. He leaves town tonight on the 80 train. never 10 return! He will take the glazed inlay patent with him! Look.' And before their very eyes he plucked off his Vandyke, put it under his arm. handed them q telegram and replaced the beard. though upside down.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-09

Councilman Brand. who operated Il hrickyard just behind Henry Closby', store. and who was the best posted man in town, told them that Henr, went to Chicago about every two week. and was in the habit of digging holes in his back yard. Before they went t. bed Councilman Smith, who sold farm in.pltsnentH. ammunition and lightnin. rods. and who. besides being the best 5 posted man in town. suffered from in somilin. told them that he freuuentl, saw lights in Henry Closby's upstairs windows ,as late as , o'clock in the r!olS visits to Chicago.
 "l owe Henry Closby an apology and he gets it. stated Blackie before i,e turned out his light.
 Henry ClnSby was alone in his store on Sunday morning, taking an invoice Of his goods, when they called on him. and he came forward to meet them with the engaging air of a man who is Guitc sure of himself.
 We don't want Il thing in the world" said Hlackie. genuinely regretful. 'I owe you an apology for stnrting some gossip about you here."
 Nobody ever starts any gossip in this rown," observed Mir. Closby dryly "lt's always under way"
 "l think we gave it an injection of hnrryup hop" insisted Hlackie, and he explained exactly how the thing had come about,
 Mir. tlosby only Imagined 'It can't hurt me" he said. very much to both Blackie's and Wnllinyford's relief "Ihe town wasn't so bad. though. till long haired Socialist converted th. place to public ownership"
 "A little soft m,lSic and I'll tell you the story" offered Wallingforh. with clnrklr. First they confiscared the electric light nInnt. the gooScbcrrv in tuStry and the ax handle factory; then they bought the mortgage on your fa thers hotel and forecloSed'
 "Yo' must be detectives. after all" wondered Closby. "Oh. see. You got the name from the old advertsin. register"
 How dhl you get by with the @off: inquired WallinSfOrd, lOOkn. with interest at the well stocked shelves They tried that. but they were glad to let go They gobbled everything else. though 1 started these fireworks festivals. and aS soon as they saw l was nnkin. money at it they absorbed it."
 
 Wallngford laughed appreciatively 'lt's better than the legitimate mn nicipal graft. believe" he comment el' The councilmen draw fat sala ries and half the voters are workin. for them. so re reelection doeSnt cost |, cent" "t N
 "And ;thei place Is dead" supple mented CloSby. "They've killed antl ton enterprise and progress"
 And they've made it a dry town added Klackie, "l can't forgive them for, that"
 ''rhere's q cellar under every house." Closby informed them, If yon gen tlelnen are suffering from thirst l think 1 can relieve you"