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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-10

AS creating new statutory crimes
the Sherman Antitrust law has been
construed and the supreme court OF
the United States has proceeded 70 ais
courage suits for unfair competition IN
trade which are transformed into Grim.
inal actions and prosecuted for fnes
and imprisonments. In it's disposition
Of the National Cash Register cases
the court was eminently wise and IN It's
Interpretation of the statute, Of course,
learned.
To set the district attorney, at the
expense of the county, to prosecuting
neighbor on a civil case, is an old
abuse, little encouraged by the courts.
The Sherman Antitrust law seems
to be directed against combinations, :"
not combats; and for one competitor
to fight another can hardly be COM
bination, though 1t might involve a
mix-up For unfair competition in
trade the books furnish hosts of prece-
dents to those who would seek redress
under the we'll settled rules of the COM
mon law
As to the Conspiracy" part Of the
Sherman law, a new trial is awarded,
but the government prosecutors are
not keen about attempting to convict
for conspiracy" to do lawful acts!
That Conspiracy to do lawful act
could by any possibility be criminal,
would have seemed as ridiculous once
as 1t is scandalous now.
In the trial of the Cash Register
case, twenty,seven persons were IN
dicted and fines aggregating $1So,ooO,
with Jail sentences, we're imposed by
the United States district court. The
convictions were overruled and the
sentences of fine and imprisonment
were set aside by the United States
Circuit Court Of appeals, decision at
length affirmed by the supreme court
of the United States through refusal
of writ Of certiorari to review.
Tie Sherman law Is old, and what
it means we do not yet surely know.
It's authors framed form OF words
which rested inert in the statute book
until, suddenly galvanized into life,
their contortions disabled combina-
tons Of workingmen and Of far
mers. What lawmaker ever knew that
his words were loaded like that? The
law was speedily disabled as to such
classes.
Then came those who said that the
lawmakers intended to prohibit all
great enterprises employing the usual
practices of business competition. And
(Copyright 1915, by Nat
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DISSEMINATION OF ROT.


rrank Holt alias Erich Muenter, the
man who took his own life aiter an
unsuccessful attempt to slay ). fler'
pont Morgan, says that the rlcn men
bring on tho wars to make money;
Such rot as that is believed by tnose
who want to believe 1t. Holt, or Muen-
ter, talked that to himself untll ne
went crazy. Wars have been occurring
since the creation of man. Inc same
kind of talk that Holt gibbered out has
always been present and always VIII
In time of war it is claimed that the
rich people bring on the war to make
hard times. In time of peace, the
same people claim that the rich rae
tory owners 70 around shutting down
tha factories and mills to make hard
times. Factories are supposed to make
money all the time whether they are
shut down or running.
a few stock gamblers and specula-
tors may have reaped fortunes during
hard times of the past, but the great
bulk Of the worlds riches Is the result
sof prosperity. Men amass fortunes
when people and nations are prosper
ous fortunes dwindle when times get
had and businesses fail to go to the
wall How anyone in his right MIND
can fail to see that as far as dollars
and cents 70 the factory owner Is the
biggest loser in hard times. is mys-
terry.
10 accuse the manufacturer OF pur-
nosedly causing hard times Is to
charge him with attempting the same
crime that topped of Hollis career
c,,{o}da
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The LQlDs and the UpL1t
The Courts and the Creation of New Statutory Crimes
Councillor, Jurisprudence

the trainers Of the law were dead;
while, besides. nothing but what had
been written into the law might be
considered by the courts in it's inter-
probation. To the difficult task judges.
from the supreme court of the United
States down, have given their best
thought. As net result, certain hui
man reasonableness has been found in
tended by congress, and citizens are
held free from prohibitions and penal
ties of the statute If they 60 quietly
about their own business without i'm
properly or maliciously attacking the
enterprises of others, and without un-
fairly combining to the injury of 9th
ers.
But now congress has let loose the
Clayton law, and again everything Is
still at risk Again men seem in dan
ger of fines and Imprisonment for acts
hitherto universally considered lawful.
proper, honorable and above criticism.
Acts and transactions which no one
has dreamed Of calling in question
criminally and which courts have held
without wrong in all civil cases, are
made felonies. No evil intent is neces-
sary to conviction, and no purity Of
motive or Of good intention furnishes
any defense to the unfortunate statu-
tory criminal. OF course, labor and
agricultural organizations are except.
ed.
What can the courts do under such
laws? What will the voters do about
1t, II they ever become aware? Moth
Ing, probably. Many would approve the
attacks upon others; many would be
unccncerned many would mildly dis.
approve.
But let all beware how undeserved
punishments are inflicted; how those
suffer who are guilty of no moral
wrong; how men are branded as Grim
inals for the mere opportunity to do
some prohibited thing. Let men be-
ware how injustice is inflicted upon
any, lest in time of need they them
selves cry out against injustice and
there be none to hear save they that
mock.
The balance of virtue, Of justice, of
righteousness, which our government
has inherited from the fathers Is great;
but it is not limitless. Confidence in
our representatives is great; but is it
not lessening? @s
The great exemplars OF statutes Of
social theory and uplift = with penal
sanction - were Nero and the Inqui.
sition.
onal Editorial Service.)
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FRANCE PROHIBITS
THE EXPORT OF GOLD

Paris, July 8. "A decree has been
published prohibiting the export OF
gold by the bank OF France. This II q
precautionary measure taken at the
suggestion of Minister Of Finance RI
bot. 1t has been found that exported
gold has not been destined always for
a neutral country Free outflow might
result in dangerous trafhc, according
to M. Ribot.
The gold in the bank Of France has
this week been increased $2,700,000 as
the result OF the governments appeal
that the gold supply OF the country bs
exchanged for bank notes.
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324 East Main Street

to work his way into society by means
Of philanthropy, but all in vain.
After the old knights death,
countess, whose estate had adjoined
the knights in the country, sighed
and said: @l
Poor dear old Sir Samuel! And
so he's dead, Ell? He was very good
to all my local charities. He was 50
vulgar, poor boy, couldn't know
him in London, but we shall meet in
heaven"
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ANEW UNIVERSITY.

Probably few people outside Holland
have heard of the University Of
Amersfoort, which although only a
few months old embraces on it's faculty
some of the most distinguished Belgian
scientists and scholars 1t is unique
among educational institutions in that
its professors establish, their own
"chairs" choose their own subjects,
and treat them as they wish. They
are bound by no official rules and ha-
rassed by no traditions. The student
enjoys similar freedom. He undergoes
no admission examination, chooses his
own courses of study and completes
them whenever he thinks he has had
enough.
Professors and students are mem
bers OF the Belgian refuge colonies in
Holland After the fall of Antwerp,
large number of Belgian troops cross
ed the Dutch frontier and were intern
ed at Amersfoort for the duration Of
the war. The folly of keeping together
a large body of men with nothing to
occupy their time or to break the mo-
notony of their daily life was at once
realized. Professor Shrijnen of the
University of Utrecht made an appeal
to refugee Belgian professors, and IN
January the first term of the Univer-
sity of Amersfoort was opened with a
hundred students enrolled. The first
course offered was In pedagogy, under
Professor Collard of the University of
Louvain.
To the enterprise thus launched both
Belgian and Dutch professors have Of
fered their services generously. The
originality of the idea tempted many
of them, and gradually the student
body has been extended.
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make at home as much as possible.
That would mean the building up of a
great and varied system Of industries
that would enable this country to meet
Just such crisis as England faces now
and which England cannot meet under
present conditions.
England Is waking up to the fact
that free trade has made the British
people a nation of buyers = not manu-
facturers and sellers. England's free
trade policy has aimed to keep prices
lower: it has resulted In England hav-
ing no producers when they are most
needed to preserve the commonwealth.
The nation cannot manufacture the
things 1t needs and II control Of the
sea were lost, would be helpless
against the enemy
Germany on the other hand has
steadily pursued a protective tariff pol
10y. Right now the result is most ap-
parent. Hemmed in on all sides, cut
of from trade communication with the
rest of the world, Germany is so we'll
able to care for her own interests that
the combined might of four of the
greatest nations in the world, has not
been able to make an impression on
her yet. Germany has factories that
everything the nation and
the people need. Germany has the
skilled workmen necessary to run
these factories. Germany can produce
much Of the raw material that these
factories need Germany, by reason of
her protective tariff policy has made
herself practically independent of the
rest of the world.
Whether or not one sympathizes
with the political program of the Ger
man nation, he must see the results
that protective tariff has secured.
The people of the United States have
been discussing the matter of free
trade versus protection for many years
now and the present administration Is
a free trade one. Can anyone be so
blind as to fail to see what q continu-
ance Of free trade would do to the
United States?
Great as are the resources Of this ma
ton failure to develop them properly
would put us in the same condition
in which England finds herself.
Why should the United States be de-
pendent upon Germany for aniline
dyes? A protective tariff on dyes would
result In the building up of the dye in
dustry in this country. As 1t IL, we will
have to do without, possibly until the
end of the war.
Why should this country be Deepen.
dent upon Europe for anything? There
is no good reason. But we are depen-
dent and will continue to be so until
we adopt policy that will stimulate
the building of more varied industries
in this country.
A protective tariff upon everything
made or that can be made in this coun.
try. is what the United States needs
not only as measure for increased
prosperity, but also as measure look.
ing towards the safety Of this land in
case the unexpected happens and this
country should be plunged into war
with real world power. 1t is to be
hoped that we shall not have to suffer
as is England, in order to learn the
folly Of buying abroad and building up
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WHICH is RIGHT

The short ballot propaganda was in
vented to hide the fact that the direct
primary is farce.
The claim made for the direct prim-
ary method of nomination was that it
would give every man voice in the
nominating Of every candidate for
every office. 1t was supposed to put
the administration Of government in
the hands of the people.
Now along comes the short ballot
advocate and says that the people
should not be trusted to select more
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-10

That's a very good idea. my son."
said his father, approvingly.
"You bet It's a good idea, dad.
Believe mo, that ten comes in mighty
handy along about Thursday or Fri
day
OF late meetings between Gladys
and Genevieve have been few and far
between.
Gladys friend could not fathom
the reason why, and in order to sat
isfy her curiosity she called one af-
ternoon. -
"No, mum. Miss Gladys is not in"
tho maid informed her. "She has
gone to the class
."Why, what class?'' inquired the
caller, in surprise.
We'll, mum, you know Miss Gladys
Is getting married soon. SO she's TAX
ing lessons in domestic silence
Sir George Paish, the English
economist, said in New York:
There are worldwide prospects
of good times. They who bewail bad
times have no rhyme or reason to do
80, except that they've got an ak to
grind.
They remind me Of the ragged
urclin crying in the slum.
what are you crying for? the rich
lady visitor asked.
Dunno be replied. 'Wotcher
got?'" ii
Traded your motorboat for an
aeroplane, Ell? What's the idea?"
well, there's this about an aero
plane-even If the engine does break
down you're bound to land some
where"
II hates desc suspicious guys" said
the panhandler.
What have dey been dom to you
now?" asked his friend.
"A gink gives me dime dis mornin'
to git, somethin' to eat, and den he fol-
lers me into restaurant and watches
me spend it.
It was at the private theatricals,
and the young man wished to complt-
ment his hostess, saying
Madam, you played your part
splendidly. 1t ITS you to perfection"
"I'm afraid not A young and pref
ty woman is needed for that part"
said the smiling hostess.
But, madam, you have positively
proved the contrary"
"Sir Thomas Upton" said Chi
cago tea broker, has turned his yacht
Erin, into hospital ship, and gone of
in her to the aid of Serbia.
Maybe this philanthropy will Sc,
cure the recognition Of Sir Thomas
in London society. doubt 1t, though
English society is 80 exclusive.
3"Sir Thomas once told me-a little
bitterly perhaps story about his ma
tive aristocracy. He said good Did
city knight had died, a millionaire pork
dealer, who had tried for thirty year
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-10
CREEK STEAMERS
SEIZED BY BRITISH

London, July 8. According to an
authentic dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company, the Greek steam
ers Thessaloniki and Janina, from the
United States, were stopped at Gibral-
ter and were subsequently conveyed to
Malta for further examination.
The Thessaloniki sailed from New
York June 10 for Prius. There Is no
record in the maritime records Of the
Janina.
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Don't Insist on your constitutional
rights when an automobile which has
no business to do SO, Is about to run
YOU down. Get out of the way first and
discuss your rights afterwards. II
Americans would do the same thing
when engaging passage across the At.
lantic. there would be none of them to
die when British ships are sunk by sub.
ma rines
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SWEDISH VESSELS
CARGO IS SEIZED

New York, July s.-OfHcers OF the
Swedish steamer Zamora which arriv.
ed here today said that they had not
been permitted to deliver the vessels
cargo of grain and copper ct Stock
holm, the steamers destination, but
that the steamer had been taken into
custody by, British cruiser, held and
then sent to Barrow in Furness, where
the entire cargo had been discharges.
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RETURNING THE EMPT,Es.

Rev. e. M. Evans Of the Trinity
Methodist church, Des 'Moines, got one
Of those circular letters booming Old
Rob Adams" whisky. He printed a
reply. in the Des Moines Register and
Leader that should interest every in
telligent man whose talents are being
misused In the booze business:
! note you pay the freight on re-
turned empties. I would like to send
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A good way to get the dark spots
OF your past raked up and paraded be.
fore you, is to commit or try to commit
some crime such as that which the de-
mented Holt tried on j. P. Morgan
People think less OF poor loser
than they do of poor winner.
Improved roads will increase rural
population.
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The magician and his hat is a par
able Of life. He gets out of 1t only
what he puts in, even though the pro-
cess may not be clear. Life returns
TO US what we give it. Put love and
patience and honor and friendship and
service into life, and all these will be
poured again into our lap.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-10

Wilson ought to be developing into
a corking good golf player. He takes
a whirl at the game every day.
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than two or three of the head officials
and all others should be appointed by
those who are elected. That takes the
government away from the people.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-10

You can't succeed in life unless you
put your best efforts into your work
whatever 1t may be.
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DIR. sHALLENRERt.Exr nskes speca.sy
GsotS s1ss. His hospital experience and e1ten,
sive practice. has made him SO proficient that he
can successfully treat dhtontc diseases alter
Continued his visits year after year. while other
nhvsiciaus have made q few visits and stopped
You should consult hiW i you have any Chronic
Disease Specialist e. nae mace 10
nAed scientific treatment.
Dr. ssss Rssa s Hs sne s ay
Ns9v s':d S.S ca,arEh Rnsas II
pessy:.: Ns s1ats assssK SasR:
and Rheumatism.
pu Es FIsTULA, FISSURE, and OTHER
REcTAL DISEASES TREATED
WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATION.
WOMEN who are WEAK, NERVOUS,
and suffering from the many aunents peculiar
10 their sex, fnd that his advanced and scientific
methods, save many surgical operations.
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases OF long standing especially desired
Wrong treatment and Incorrect d,aRnosis nave 2.
often resulted In the worst atiiictions. !. ~
highly important that you obtain tho services OF
nvhsician who has established GOOD reputa-
hon for treating these diseases.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and despo ,dent; easily excl sxet
seu s;.,s.. vithout ambition energy OF strength;
9ielass. easily fateued; d!strustful and witfou!
condolences in yourself? Have you sunxen a,s reg
or blurred eyes: pitnples on your race weak
back, or deposit in urin"s :. .,,ro bic
Dr. Shallenberger spares no effort 70 cure ms us
patients He knows that good results mean ;s mus as
mch to him to his patients, Mos sn q.
patients come from the Recommendation
others whom he has 'treated
Special attertion given to Surgical Eases
and Rupture
pron.ultation and Examination Free ane
% Ccrf;1 initial.
"A DR.. J. f. sHALLENBERGER,
i6s oakwooS Blvd. CHICAGO. Ill.
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D1 n n 0r
s tori Qy

Il always put ten dollars of my
salary in the savings bank every
Saturday" said the young man who
was holding down his first real Job.
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another country's resources while des
tr0YinR OUR own.
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Fight the fly and the mosquito.
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That's a very good idea, my son. .
said his father, approvingly.
you bet It's good idea, dad.
Believe me, that ten comes in mighty
handy along about Thursday or Fri
day
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5, by National Editorial service.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-29


In the Probate Court of Shawnee County,
Kansas.
In the matter of the estate of A G. +.
James. deceased. -
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate. are hereby notl-
fled that on the 10th day of May, 1913. said
day being the first Monday of said month
and the first day of the May, 1915 Term,
shall apply to the Probate Court sitting
at the Court House in the City of Topeka.
Shawnee County, Kansas for n full and
final settlement of said estate and for an
order of the Court finding and adjudginG
who are the heirs of a. e. F. James, de-
ceased.
PAUL II. HEINZ, Administrator.
Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal. Thursday, April s, 1881
an the Probate Court of Shawnee County,
Kansas
In the matter of the estate of c. w
Dehn. deceased
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Creditors and all other persons interest
ed in the aforesaid estate, are hereby mott
fled that the 10th day of May, 1915
said day being the eighth day of the May,
1915 Term, l shall apply to the Probate
Court sitting at the Court House in the
City of Topeka. Shawnee County, Kansas,
for a full and final settlement of said
estate and for an order of the Court find
ing and adJudging who are the heirs of Z.
W. Dehn, deceased.
C. f. JOHNSON. Administrator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-29
IFirst published in The Topeka State
Journal April ID, 1881

State of Kansas Shawnee County. S.
In the Matter of the Estate of Kathrina
Hladky, late of Shawnee County. Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the Sth
day of April, a. ID. 1915 the undersigned
was. by the Probate Court of Shawnee
County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor
of the estate of Katrina Hladky, late of
Shawnee County. decreased All parties
and govern themselves accordingly.
JOSEPH HLADKY, Executor.
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LEGAL.


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CHAS. NJ. CREWS, Auctioneer.