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Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09
State Convict Farms

The control and management Of the
penitentiary and the State convict
farms has for many years been the
subject of much discussion and sharp
criticism. 1t is not my purpose to
impugn the honesty and integrity of
those in charge of these convict farms,
yet if the unofficial information in my
possession is correct, there is some
thing radically wrong with the system
under which these farms have been
managed and controlled. There was
an effort made in the last legislature
to authorize the sale Of one or both Of
these farms ON the ground that they
were not self supporting. If this be
true, it would seem that no satisfac-
tory explanation could be made for
this condition by those in charge Of the
farms.
It is a matter of common knowledge
that all classes of farmers in Arkansas
for the last ten years, barring the year
the war broke out in Europe, have not
only produced enough ON their farms
to pay the running expenses, but a
great per cent of them have estab-
lished and maintained a fair bank ac-
count, in addition to buying automo-
biles and other luxuries to which they
have not heretofore been accustomed.
1t is said that these convict farms
contain some of the richest lands in
Arkansas; and Of course they are cul-
tivated, not by the hlgh-priced labor Of
today, but by convict labor, which costs
nothing except their food and clothing
which must be comparatively small
So, if the farmers in the hill counties
of Arkansas can make a living for
themselves and families, pay the oper-
ating expenses Of their farms at the
high prices Of labor, buy automobiles
and keep a respectable bank account
how can it be explained that these
rich and fertile State farms, cultivated
by convict labor, are not self-sustain-
ing? 1 am informed by two of the for
mer Attorney Generals Of this State,
who were members Of the Penitentiary
Board, that during their terms of Of
fee when cotton was selling at from
six to ten cents per pound, these farms
produced a considerable surplus, and
this money was, by the Board, loaned
to the State government
Unquestionably the system and man
agement Of these farms can and should
be revolutionized.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09
Graduated Land Tax

The question Of equalizing the bur
den of taxes is one that has constantly
agitated the minds Of the people and
the law-making bodies since the foun-
dation Of our system Of government !;
and it is always difficult to view the
question, except from selfish stand
point. have reached the conclusion,
however, that the time has come in
the history of this State, when the con-
stituton should be amended so as to
authorize the enactment Of a gradual
ed land tax law. The graduated land
tax ideg is based ON the same theory
as that of the federal income tax law,
which is a democratic measure and, in
my judgment, the fairest and most
eQuitagle way to raise the necessary
revenue to support the government
But for the income tax law, few Of us
would live to see the present war debt
paid. This law places the burden of
raising this revenue largely ON those
most able to bear it,
The graduated land tax VIII not only
place a great portion of the burden on
those most able to carry it, but it will
tend to discourage the Withholding
from settlement, large bodies of land.
which, in a measure, accounts for tho
many sparcely settled communities il
some parts Of the State. There are
many thousands Of acres Of lands il
the State Of Arkansas today, lying idle
that should be in a state Of cultiya
ton, and doubtless would be, but fol-
the fact that they are held by somC
land syndicate for speculative purpose,
and not for settlement. These land.
should be in cultivation, helping {,
produce their part of the necessarie'
OF life; and as they are improved ant
settled up, their taxable value is en-
hanced accordingly. But my fellow
citizens, you will find that when i
comes to the consideration Of this anC
other questions that will be discussed
in this campaign, which tend to toucl
the pockets Of the so-called big Busi
ness interest, certain candidates run
ming strictly ON their reputation a.
business men will dodge the issue lik,
a one-eyed gander shying around
rattle snake And yet, they will tel
you if elected they will be the Cover
nor OF all the people. They doubtless
mean to say they would govern" al
the people
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09

the orders Of a master as if they were
so many serfs, vassals or slaves? Are
they to be bartered and sold on the
political board Of trade as if they were
so much private property? Is it true
that the vote Of any element in Arkan-
sas is a subject of Inheritance, and can
be handed down from father TO son
If so, then / say God help the son to
become worthy Of emulation and lead
ership.
There are a few people in this State
who actually believe that at the death
Of Senator Davis, his political prestige
and influence has descended to his eld-
est son, and that he has the unfettered
right and authority to transfer it toI
whomsOever he will. AS a friend and
supporter of JEFF Davis myself, l 4r-
sent and denOunce such an idea or in
situation, coming from whatever source
or quarter. Even JEFF Davis himself
failed in every effort to deliver the
vote of his friends to any other candi-
date for office; and for a set Of poll
ticians to assume that they have the
right and power to deliver the vote of
an honest and free people to any can
didate for any office, is an insult to
the people of this State and a reflec-
tiOn upon their honesty and intelli-
gence. OF course it will be denied that
deal of this character has been made ;
they can't afford to admit it, But
every man who pretends to know any
thing about State politics, will vouch
for the truth of this statement.
Just prior to Smead Powelrs an
nouncement for Governor, the closest
friend he has i'm Arkansas told me out
Of his own mouth, that some of Mr..
Powelrs friends in Little Rock had
agreed to donate ten thousand dollars
to his campaign fund, if he would make
the race for Governor. l wondered
then, and l wonder now, why any set
of individuals would or could be inter
ested to the extent Of ten thousand dol
lars in the election of any man to the
Governors office.
/. Fellow citizens, fully realize that
in making this fight, l am bucking
{ what is ordinarily termed a political
machine, consisting of a few politi
, clans i'm Little Rock and Eastern Ar
| kansas. l wish to say, however that
this machine effects but few people in
either of the localities mentioned. The
| people as a whole i'm the city of Little
, Rock, and in the counties Of Eastern
Arkansas, are just as fair, honest ant
honorable as any people in Arkansas
and they are Just as much opposed e
: the methods OF machine politics as yot
or l. My friends, I believe that the
time has come when the plain peopl,
Of this State are going to ignore tho
political machines and slush funds
and elect some man to the Governors
office in whim they have confidence
and to whom they can look for a safe
- sane, practical busines administration
Of the affairs Of this State. If 1 can
go into the Governors office withou
being bound hand and foot, bucked an,
gagged by a lot Of politicians and politi
r cal bosses, then let me go down il
! honorable defeat.
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09
Refers to Other Candidates

In referring to some Of the gentle
men who will oppose me in this cam
paign, 1 shall not engage in what is
usually termed mud-slinging. But any
mans public or political record is al
ways open 10 discussion without vio-
lating tie established rules governing
political campaigns. Ma candidate for
Office has the right to besmirch or at
tempt to besmirch the personal charuc-
ter Of his on ont but when you are
called upoa 80 r-,.0 YOUR right Of
suffrage tween candidates for public
office, you have right 20 know the
public G.5 political ra..rd of those
asking consideration at your hands
l am f.r.rantly asked the question.
"Why has ayal- county two candi-
dates for Governors: This is a ques-
ton / cannot answer. When decided
to make the race for Governor l never
dreamed Of having an opponent from
my home county. During last summer.
as some of you know, my name was
mentioned, along with a number of
others. as a probable candidate for
Governor, and Mr T. C. McRae Of my
county, who is also a candidate for
Governor, knew for over two months
that / had this matter under considera-
thon, and yet he never advised me Of
his intention TO make the race. but
waited until it was announced that |
would be a candidate, then he promptly
announced himself also as a candidate
for Governor then wrote him this
letter, which was at the time published
in the Arkansas Gazette and CONNER
cial Appeal
Hon. r. c. McRae,
Prescott, Ark,
Dear Sir
In the Arkansas Gazette under date
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09

even any notice Of any Of TIE proposed
road laws until after they had passed
through the legislature and been
signed by the Governor. These laws
are usually originated by a dozen OF
half dozen men gathered together in
some lawyers Office, where the pro
posed road district is laid out and the
roads therein designated, and the will
and wishes of these few men is en-.
acted into law without a dissenting
voice in the legislature, and the man
whose little home is being bonded and
mortgaged for twenty or thirty years
for an unlimited debt, is probably at
this very time, trying to support his
little family by culdyating his little
homestead, without any knowledge
that his home is then and there being
mortgaged for the next twenty years.
Before the enactment of all this
special road legislation, the people in
many counties of the State were en-
gagged in building a modern system OF
roads under the Alexander law. which
gives to the taxpayers the right to
determine the question of building the
roads and the issuance Of the bonds
therefor. This law is still in force and
furnishes ample authority for building
and maintaining the highways.
Ny fellow citizens, l long to see al
amendment to our constitution, au
thorizing the taxing of personal prop
erty as well as real estate for thes'
needed improvements. Why shouldn'
the man with his half million dollar'
invested in stocks and bonds, who rides
over the roads in his Packards ant
Pierce Arrows, be required to help beal
the burden Of building and maintaining
the highways? 1t is unjust and in
equitable to require the land owner
to bear the entire burden Of this or an!
other character of local improvement
But as long as the lands must bear thi'
burden, those who must pay the taxes
should be given some voice in determin
ing the question of bond issue. No can
didate for Governor will dare defent
any law that authorizes minority t.
mortgage the property Of the majority
without their knowledge or consent,
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09
Yours very truly,
G. r. Haynie." "

A few days after mailing to Mr.. Nc
Rae this letter, / received a reply in
which be declined to accept my propo
sition
There are but few men in the State,
of Mr.. McRae's age, who have not long
since answered the call to retire from
politics and surrender the ship of state
TO a younger class Of men. But he
doubtless belongs to that class who be-
lieve in the rule "Old men for counsel
and young men for war"
My friends my father and grand
father before me, and all my brothers
and uncles and all my people have
always supported Mr.. McRae in every
ambition Of his life. My father cast
his first vote for him as a candidate
for the legislature from Nevada county,
He was in Congress as far back as !
can remember anything about politics,
and / cast my first vote for him as a
candidate for Congress in 1892, and
have continued to vote for him when
ever he was a candidate for any office
When I decided to submit to the peo-
pie Of this State my ambition to become
their Governor, l felt that I could de
pend on Mr.. McRae to support me with
that same degree Of loyalty with which
my people and l have always supported
him. But instead, he challenges me to
combat l can say with no disrespect
toward him, he is Of that character
and disposition, and has reached that
age in life, when he can scarcely con-
cede to anyone the right to differ from
him. Deep down in his heart today he
feels that am committing very grave
wrong in daring to oppose him for
Governor. He feels that his announce
ment should automatically work my
withdrawal.
| shall refrain from discussing, at
this time, Mr.. McRaes public record
and in concluding my remarks about
him. i wish to say that ON account O.
the close friendly relations between
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09

Of July 25th, you are quoted as saying
that you are a candidate for Governor,
Of course. YOU knew at the time that !
WAS also a candidate for the nomlna
tion for Governor. Our mutual frlends
i'm South Arkansas, and especially H'
Nevada county, insofar as l have Deei
able to ascertain, feel that for Dotn ol
us from the same county TO be III lne
race for Governor, is not only an III
Justice to each Of us, but is exceedingly
embarrassing to our friends through
ont the State. l feel that this is q con-
dition for which l am not Responsible
since at the time l decided TO enter
the gubernatorial contest and made
public announcement Of my intention
TO do so. it never occurred to me that
vou had the least desire or intention
of entering the race. You were a can
didate for this office three years ago
and voluntarily withdrew from the
race without the advice, knowledge or
consent Of your friends and supporters
and at a time when they felt that you
had fair chance Of success. Your
most intimate friends, in view of your
age and other conditions, accepted this
voluntary action on your part as the
concluding chapter Of your long career
Of political activities.
But since you have expressed youi
intention of becoming a candidate fol
Governor in the next primary l have
decided to make you this proposition
l am willing to pay half the expenses
Of a preliminary primary in Nevada
county, in order that the people in the
county in which we both live, may
have the opportunity to express thell
choice between you and me as candi
dates for Governor. And if you thinl
it is practicable to do so, am Willing
to submit this same proposition to the
voters of the Eighth Judicial District
or to any one county in the district
giving you the privilege Of selecting thu
county. ! am not unmindful Of thu
fact that the people of the whole Stat
have the right to participate in nomi
mating the candidate for Governor, bu
it is equally true that no candidate fo
State Office may expect to be serious
ly considered by the people away iron
home when it is known, or believed
that he has not the Endorsement or SUP
port of the people in his home county
I entered this contest fully confiden
that I had the Endorsement and supper
of the people, not only of my HON
county but Of my section of the State
and 1 have no reason now to chang
my opinion. but if l am mistaken Il
this, and you, and not I, are thei
tnolCt us tuuuludte loI hoNtIHoi
then I stand ready to withdraw iron
the field and win give you my activl
support Are you willing to do like
wise? I make this proposition in goo,
faith, feeling that it is fair and reason
able, and is an easy method by whicl
our friends at home may make thei
choice between you and me. However
do not by any means wish to be un
derstood as having under considera
tion my withdrawal from the race 70
Governor, except on the condition
named above, but on the contrary
want my friends to understand clearl.
and uumistakably that l am in thi
contest to the finish.
Awaiting your early reply, beg t
remain,
Yours very truly,
Washington telegraph., 1920-04-09

In the Arkansas Gazette under date
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
NEW BOSTON ~
PURCHASES
Especial Corre.po,.. {

Especial Correspoada~
New Boston. Dec. 7.--cs
Dorman has bought tAe ~
store at Stale City. IL - ~. .
Dofman will move to ~
home about the FIRST Of ~ -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
Changing Mind ABbut
Going AWAY.

Tive years ago doctors told me
] Moald have to move my wife to
anUther climate, as she suffered 90
wAA Dtomach and liver trouble and
bloasing. Also, that she would have
to have an operation for gall
stones. Our mail carrier told me Of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and, on
HE ADVICE. she has taken II and Is
now - we'll % ever in her life. i"
II 10 Z simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucous
from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments. including ap-
pondlcitis. One dose will convince
Or money refunded. Bengston's
ofng stores, Rock island, Daven-
pory Moline. and druggists every
Ghere.--(Adv.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

Argus. 1AeN
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
WEIGH NAMED HEAD
NEW BOSTON LODGE
'(6pecial Correspondence.)

Special Correspondence
New s6ostong Dec. New Bos.
ton lodge, No. 50. A. r. L A. NJ.
has held its election OF officers for
the coming year, naming the fol-
lowing:
w. M.-Charles WEIGH.
8. W.-Felix johnson.
]. W.-Ffank Pye.
Treasurer. D. Lowe.
Secretary-H. o. Banner.
Dinner was served, the meat OF
which was . gift from Lloyd Trte-
sic, who il member of Aledo
lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. No. 252. :.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

|Luchmann C0nfeetiouery company.
ct l717 Second avenue. The room
rs II ~ IS fest sasd pfsttily deco
rated being oil tAat . small party
Of pleasure seekers could want In
the way Of Z few dances IN con-
nection with refreshmsnts. Rsser-
vations can also BE- made by pri-
vate card parties who wish 70 be
conveniently served and entertain
ed e the '0oodie Garden" This
plan Is somewhat new around the
tri-cities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
d ! cATARRh
1eIl1Ns Repeated Cells When Bleed
10 Inpsfe. !

pr body suffering from a cold
doesAn pfoperly attend to diges-
ZION And elimination. A . result
youf blood becomes impure, II In
da1n1D the mucous membrane and
brings about that condition In
which chronic catafrh occurs and
ON which It depends.
Purify your blood. make II clean,
BY taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
x your bowels are not BEAUTIFULLY
active. take Hood's Pills. These
Ae4Scines have relieved and pre-
vented Thousands Of cases Of chron-
ic eAeatfh. Economy II one of the
stroue points Of Hoods Sarsapa-
sillA~l00 doses In a bottle. Why
not IT Il todayf-(Adv.) a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

TAo Arm 0anfn G1ano funh -
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and eaclt year Wi etve noaey 70
|heIp neke : harry CnfieenAG for
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h.vins hsen recsiveI ~ m eom.
nittee nor employee a tt Az.
etlstana Book Contefn AnA IL Cea.
sumefn' Station cemuany.
| Othees from whom contribaticns
were received today are: Jack 70
ley, 2l14 Eighth-and-a-half avenue:
Mr.. Miller. ll2e Second svenue;
|W. n. Barbour, 1883 Fourteenth
street: William Trefs, 1883 Tenth
avenue; Mrs. G. Berge, I'LL Third
street: Rock Island Master Plumb.
ers' Association: Herbert q. Copp,
ST.. and Mrs. e. pearl Wait and
Ella welsh. the two latter Of Reyn-
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

- y DWlk = G. y =
- Dl1sss Ch6nDeB
.l 1sxt Ess1Sy.

a Hardy 4 ~ Dsslis rslar
r. leo1stnsnt Of 66lA 4 ca.
e. neo, Who viii b the spsak-
ne SECOND q . series d
- n linnsr msetinss under The
~ - q The various bureaus Of
~ & 1nmbef q Commerce on Mon
~ onink. Dec. 10, q the =. W.
g 4 . product Of The. farms 81
W@9eA Iowa. He has had widl
IN 1ried sxpsr(e with the BIZ
~ m6oG Of the country and hid
N &4 x*6ome Business Funda-
11e4ale,1 should b. heard By 4
Mtvo audience.
~. Hardy ID coming under the
4lroc4 auspices Of the industrial
- tfe0e bureau Of th6 chamber,
q Davis Will act - chairman
u E11o evening " virtue Of hid
O6lc4 The bureau will also take
TIC epportunity to make nomina.
ti0l9 pr the .boasd Of directors Of
Tie e1omber end for the public
1or9a The trade and commerce
bu4equ will likewise make IT. Aom.
ina ~ ct this meeting.
ms the case at the first meet.
~ 0pOnsorsd ~ the chamber, the
diu1ee will BE- open to the general
DMh8Ic % we'll - 70 members Of the
Ceq4bor Of Comnerce, their wivel
an fkiends.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

George Dictsy, l31o Fourth ave
1ne. breeder Of Dark Cornish
chickens. has returned from Chi
cago, where he attended the meet
ing Of breeders Of his chosen type
Of fowl. In the prize competition,
ct which the largest class Of Cor
nish ever shown In America was
exhibited. Mr.. Dickey's entries won
ribbons - second best old hen,
second best cock bird and nrst,
second and third prizes on DARK
Cornish eggs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
"Pape's Cold Compound" is
Quickest Relief Known

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow
ing and smiling! A dose Of "Pape's
Cold Compound" taken every two
hours until three doses are taken
usually breaks any cold right up.
The very first dose opens clogged
nostrils and the air passages Of the
head; stops nose running; relieves
the headache, duilness. feverish-
ness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" costs
only . few cents at drug stores. 1t
acts without assistance, tastes nice,
contains NO quinine-Insist upon
PApe's!-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

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ofEA6 TIT nee eur eyee en
C611lnae'l tkaane . re9alns
Ter - - - hy IL ueaae feAks
what WAS 1ene Tor o when We
were yeungstGfA / sincerely
- 49, thae YEN eonnldee
WI - abe = - u + that not
! pooP ehl1l n Deek 1Dl1nd b
disapDo1nte6 th0 cen1ng CArist.
nas,
rAe sood LADY may be sure tina,
the commiftse vnl exert every re.
so,,rce al 10 command "a protec,
ia mar childhood Of Rock island
Nsv names ~ heinr daily added
- the ccmrnifte. Iists The verifi,
c.tior vnrk a. aireadv under vay
~ the AommitfeA viii have It,
rIs,s q .v,t.m.fi,sd fha week a
~. na,,Ss- no svsr~ nccr child i,
prck Ts,.nS Mi ha nrov;ded for
NJ. ncmritt>. nv.rci.e. Sreat car,
&, e.stt,r - I;.t. ~ names mskin,
-r-e that ~iets - orlv tx r,os,
hom.s vhsrs cirenmstances ar,
-..as s..s c...,te ~. no4 anarcial
=" III. :. M An. Tor their chill
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07
IRELAND WILLING.

Dublin. Dec. 6.-Rev. Michael
OF'lanagan, acting president. Of the
Sim 1Fein, wired Premier Lloyd
George that ireland was willing
to makeI peace at once without
waiting for Christmas"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Groves LAXATIVE BROM0
ouININE tablets. Tho genuine
bears the signature OF E. W. Grove.
30c.-(Adv.)