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q Splendid Remedy.

Neuralgia pains, rheumatism, lUm-
bago aud sciatic pains yield to the
penetrating influence of Bal
lards Snow LiniRent. 1t penetrates
10 the nerves and bone, and being alb
sorbed into the blood, its healing
properties are conveyed to every part
of the body and effect some wonder
full cures. Mr.. ID. +. Moore, agent
Illinois Central Railway, Milan,
Tenn, states: 81 hsve.used Billiards.
Snow Liniment for rheumatism, back
ache, etc., in my family. 1t is a
splendid remedy. We could not do
without it," 25c, soc and sl.00 at the
Anti Monopoly Drug Store. m
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Hail Storm at Pennington.

We have received information of a
terrific hailstOrm at Pennington on
Wednesday,.
Mr.. J. c. Mathews says that ten
acres of his twenty five acre corn
crop was entirely washed up. Other
farmers suffered in about the same
proportion. The hail stones were
very large and considerable damage
was done to the vegetable crops.
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Well, the newspapers didn't elect
Henry Day and they might fail in
their efforts to make Col. Bob Davis
governor. They have already given
Senator Talisferro credit for every
thing done In Washington, which
leaves Col. Bob with no record to go
on. So, what are We Fsberites to do
for 'Our Bob" when Monroe Brown
and JEFF Browne enter the field "in
wars magnificently stern array ?"-
Punta GOrda Herald.
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Driven to Desperation
CALCULATIONS

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, family is
driven to- desperation in case of &C.
cident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. 1t is the best on
earth; 15c, at Autobiography Drug
Store and Tydings & Co. NJ
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Chamberlain Collie, Coiers and Diar,
rhoes Remedy

Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. 1t
is especially valuable for summer
diarrhOea in children and is undOubt-
eddy the means of saving the lives Of
a great many children each year.
For sale by Autobiography Drug
Store. M
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lax on Babies.

Extreme hot weather is great tax
upon the digestive power of babies :;
when puny and feeble they should be
given few doses of Whites Cream
Vermifuge, the childrens' tonic. II
will stimulate and facilitate the
digestion of their food, so that they
soon become strong, healthy and
active. 25c at the Anti-Nonopoly
Drug Store. no
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-06-05

first carload of cantaloupes from
Florida, and who received $1,000 f. o.
b. 0cala, for this product of his toll.
Our Massachusetts, friends will please
make q note of this southern outrage
10 point their next set of resolutions
anent the down trodden brother in
blsck.-Daytona Gazette.
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A marriage licensed was issued
Monday to Mr.. K. K. Runnels and
Miss Bessie L. McCsrey. Mr.. Runnels
lives near Port Inglis and Miss Me-
Carey is from Texas. The young
couple were married Monday after
noon by Rev. J. A. Hendry at the
Methodist parsonage.
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Mr.. Charles w. White, of Citrs,
who has offices in New York and is
operating extensively in several
states, principally in Alaska, is in the
city having arrived over the Sesboard
Monday afternoon. Mr.. White has
over 8 hundred men at work in
Alaska and expects to make a trip
there next month.
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Mrs. Watson left Wednesday for
Pablo Beach, where she goes to
chaperone house party, 10 he given
by her cousin, Miss Lydia Bars, of
jacksonville. Mrs. Watson will visit
her mother in Jacksonville before
returning home.
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If you have large tract of clear un-
improved Florida land with q value Of
Sll 900 to exchange for clear uDim.
proved northern town property, your
legal and physical description in first
letter will receive immediate atten-
ton. p. o. Box w, $50, Franklin
Grove, Lee Co., III. 65St
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Mrs. ]. II. Pittman and baby, who
have been spending some weeks in
Ocals with DIR. Pittman's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Pittman, returned to
their home in Jacksonville Monday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-06-05

Irwin Reardon has been promoted
10 assistant chief bill clerk, southern
division, Atlantic Coast Line at Jack
sonviIle. He will come down to
O,.sls Saturday To spend a few days
with his parents.
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The date for the picnic at Carter's
Pond has been set for June 25th. The
annual picnic at this point are a
source of great enjoyment, and the
usual broad invitation has been ex-
tended to everybody TO come and
have a big time.
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Chsmberlsin's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you a relish
for your food. For sale by Anti Mo-
nopoly Drug Store. M
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cueernatorisI Candidate.

Robert w. Davis, G. NJ. Brown,
Jefferson B. Browne, Benjamin s.
Iiddon, Cromwell Gibbons and John
l.. Morgan are all mentioned as prob
able candidates for governor of
Florida.
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Trustees for the University of FIorid.

Governor Jennings has appointed
the following gentlemen trustees of
the University of Florida, viz: c. A.
Carson, of Kissimmee; Frank NJ.
SimOnton, of Tampa; Frederick l..
Stringer, of Arcadia, for four years !;
+. d. Beggs, of Pensacola; J. r. Par.
rott, of Jacksonville, and Frank
Harris, of Ocals, for two years.
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Mr.. ]. NJ. Taylor, one of the oldest
travelling men on the road. was in
OcaIa and took part with
the Confederate Veterans in their
memorial exercises.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The Regular Monthly Meeting-Much
Business Transacted,

Business Transacted.
The board of county commissioners
met in regular session June /.
Full board present. Minutes ap-
proved.
Board declined Col. Spencer's petit
ton for seine confiscated by game
warden. Board had no Jurisdiction.
in. Marshall was appointed in
spector of marks and brands at
Gambler.
c. H. Hargrsves was granted a re-
duction on personal taxes.
Mr.. Browns application for reduc-
ton of taxes referred to assessor.
Mr.. Robt. Holly asked why there
was no road overseer for districts ii
and II in northern division known as
No. 4.
Application of w. H. Webb refused.
Ee wanted board to request comp
troller to reduce amount of certain
tax certificates.
The petition of Mr.. Mcleod was
laid over until July meeting.
Mr.. Longs report of poor farm was
as follows: Expenses, SlO7 SO; credit,
Sl.4O.
The fat at Sharpe's Ferry was re-
ceived and paid for, amount being
$40.
Comptroller was recommended to
place the valuation of $500 for the
redemption of certain lots in Cald
wells addition to Ocala.
Bond of w. ]. Folks approved.
Commissioner For. was authorized
to appoint road overseer for north
ern half of district No. 4.
Ordered that comptroller be re-
quested to allow redemption Of
Philip Dansler's land for 81.
Matter ot laying out road from
Daisy to BIitchton also continuation
of the Ocala and Blitchton road and
road from Blitchton to Martin passed
until July meeting.
Resignation of H. NJ. Oyer, traction
engineer, received.
E L. Wsrtmann, A. d. NARROW
and w. A. Carter granted privilege to
carry fire arms.
Clerk of board authorized to re-
quest s. A. l.. railway to repair cross
ing between SUmmerfield and Ocala.
Petition OF Chas. Z. Tremere for
reduction of taxes refused.
The road machinery now doing
work at the convict farm, was exam
ined and the board expressed gratifi-
cation in the working OF same and
invite all interested to inspect it.
Application for following to carry
fire arms passed to July meeting,
viz: Claude Davis, c. NJ. Jones, T. e.
Ferguson, NJ. l.. Ferguson, g. r. Nc
Clendon.
Tax collector reported $3.50 poll taxes
5000 license taxes collected.
The following fines imposed by
justices of the peace reported, viz :
w. F. Boutillon, S.; w. Golfer,
IS; ]. NJ. Barksda.e, S55; NJ. H. Rou,
$50; G. G. Mathews, S266; J. o. Tur-
nipseed, $3.50; c. c. Priest, S25. w.
w. Jackson, d. L. Grantham, J. w.
Lyles. ]. n. Shedd, C. ]. L. Moody,
Alexander Wynne, E. S. Smith, no
collections.
T. f. Pssteur, county treasurer, re-
ported balances, receipts and dis
bursements as follows:
County Road
Balance last report .........S 20
Receipts. ......... ......... 1886 81
Discussed. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2l9O OO
Balance. .............. .........S2l9O OC
| COunfv prOnar-
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0CALA PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. Guy TOph, of Tampa, is visit
ing his parents at the Montezuma
Hotel.
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RspubIIesas ssss - ossis

The republican congressional com-
mittee Of the first congre--ionAl dis-
trict met in OcAla ou Thursday tth,
for organization.
The committee wa called tog-thsr
by Hon. n. :. Chubb. chairman q
the republican state central csm-
mittee.
The district committe orgAnizsd ~
electing Henry " Bishop. % LaEs
county, A. chairman and a. A. -ha-
yer, Of Monroe county. a. secretary.
a strong resolution iudon.ing n
vigorous and patriotic administrators
Of President Theodore Roosevelt 90
passed.
A resolution wa- ps---d indarsins
the untiring efforts % Hons. Jobn q.
Long, Henry :. Chubb. J. r. Les. J.
w. Coombs, J. r. scott W Co. Roo-
inson and VI. :. White to .trsuxihsn
and advocate the Interest," 1f me pariy.
A vote 81 thanks ua- tenicrs-s
Hon. VI. u. mcfarland aud Hsa. q.
VI. Cheney for their .rif--acridcinE
efforts in the campaign of f.su.
After number ~ -p~-rh-- by ~
following prominent repuh.irsns. J.
VI Cheney. ~. 81. Eobiu-.u. "a =
Chubb. O.. q. Peck. Capt j. FL Horr
Fred CuDberly, r W Luu8y. o. w
Chandler ". A. wUku-an. Il a.
Glen and other. the committee e.
juurned.
HENR} " Hl-uaH. 60 .a.
4. a. ~HAvEK, --C'v.
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was wasting Asay

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, Of Salem, Mo-, II instructive.
II have been greatly troubled sith
kidney disease for i've year.. iust
flesh and never felt veil and doctorsd
with leading physicians and tried AL
remedies suggested without relief
finally tried Foley's Kidney Cure AID
less than two bottles completely cur-a
me, and I am nov sound and eel p
Post Office Drug -rOre. ~
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The board then adjourned.
). 7. SIsTRUNK, Clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

II you need any harness for your
teams, no matter Of what kind, you
will find it always on hand at Rey-
nolds, Main street. BE keeps an up
to-dare harness establishment. $50
Hiram Lynch is business visitor IN
the city from Lynch.
Postmaster J. \. Cottrin Is visitor.
here today from Quiet Dell.
D. G. Young is . substantial visitor
here today from Quiet Dell.
Lloyd Honyner is here today from
West Milford.
DR.. Hardman win give to his eye,
ear, nose and throat patients X-Ray
aminations anexd electric treatment
II required without extra charge.
Mrs. Carrie L. Barnes left this morn
ing for Mountain Home. Idaho, to reside
with her son, Henry Wicks. Quite a
number Of friends babe her adieu At the
train.
John Fitiro, wilsonburg druggist,
spent last night in the city.
DR.. J. B. conoway is a visitor here TO-
day from Bristol.
- p,t..- :. /, visitor here firm,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
DENVER 1908.
July gig.

Never before in the history of the
West Virginia c. f. Union have there
been so many inquiries about rates to
the International c. E. convention a
this year. The round trip railroad rate
win be a single fare per round trip. De
lishtful side trips are being planned 70
Pixies Peak, Garden OF the Gods, Grand
Canon. Around the Loup, also to Salt
Lake City, and Yellowstone Park. Tin.
eraries viii be issued later, giving de.
tailed information. Those desiring in.
formation and wishing to join the party
should write to State Excursion Man.
agcr II. D. Boughncr, Clarksburg, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

one-way cOIOnist Rates to the West.
Tickets on sale daily until April %,
1908, inclusive, at all ticket Offices OF
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad to points
in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho,
Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming and British Co
lumbia. at greatly reduced rates.
For full information call at Ticket
Offices Baltimore & Ohio railroad. I'd
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
Hotel News Stand.
The Leader.

Deals in everything in the
news and cigar line. All the
late books, magazines, periodi-
Gals and newspapers on sale rs
soon as printed. Orders for
any book or publication given
prompt attention. A number
Of up-to-date novels at less
than half price. Our line Of
cigars includes every brand
from the ClarkSburg St0gie TO
the imported 25-cent cigar. a
line OF pipes, etc, second
10 none in tn e city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
AM the New StY!ss.
Spring and Summer
Novelties in Millinery

cannot be found elsewhere. Ladies,
come Ia and look at these dainty ere
atoms Of headgear, etc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

B. & o. Mileage, Bought and
Exchanged. Postage Stamps
Postal Cards, Special Deliv-
cry Stamps.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

Hiram Lynch is business visitor i
the city from Lynch.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

Postmaster J. \. CottriTl Is a visitor
here today from Quiet Dell.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
Your Patronage
Wanted.
OLD JAN BUILDING RAzED.

The contractors for the new jail and
sherif-s residence have the Old jail build.
ing nearly razed. The walls have ali
been torn down and nothing but the
foundation andtbe iron cell work remain.
They expect 70 BEGIN work on the new
structure next week. Excavation for the
s0ahaation ]. under way.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20
Burt's Hair Revivor

sells because it WILL ACTUALLY
DO what It is RECOMMENDED to
do-cure dandrud. promote growth
and stop falling hair. as a tnnIc and
dressing, unexcelled. Sold By Wells
s. Haymaker,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

George NJ. West, the grain, hay and
feed merchant, IS now occupying his new
place of business on North Fifth street,
Glen Elk, with a full stock
of everything in his line of business.
He is better prepared to wait on
the pubiie then than ever before. Phone
orders viii receive prompt attention ann
free delivery to all parts Of the city.
Both phones. febsstfdSW
4 beautiful line of late styles in spring
millinery at Miss oua MorfOrd's. Lock
woods Bargain Store, Main street.
febs4dtf
Sase Dandrufr Cure wiz not grow
hair on bald heads. but wiIl help You
kespWlat you bavsss For salsat Stones
drug store. mrl2-dst-Wlm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-20

on second street for L J. Long are be-
ing prepared by Architect E. J. Wood.
Architect ~ Wood i preparing plans
for porch to be built to the residence
Of Dr. A 0. Flowers, on Mulberry street
Il Elii cost about gov ana Tn S
o. me nneSs N 'ns Guy
Mrs. a. II. Edmiston and two children
OF Buc'Shannon, were in the eify !; yI ea,sI
Gay . meet Mfs- ERE 80. -. : ,.;.;t v,;,,,
l pa,kl,an5on fr;epd..
p.-,..,,.hurv !.
visitor IN the city.
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Yesterday.
:, .-om Salem Ia.
eyepinr.
D.-,..,.,,,,r,
clarEsburg visitor.
c,t.o,. !, -.
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Afs. y. a Nu'O.uHi ~ - - -: $50 -,
9urs inns morning ioi " ' wa
ifieHas-
Constable NaS T,lu, t nSoruns in4a' an
''ii''A' UP - S
Miss NolIe va, . s@,.n nf'i'e' nome
rom "eS' hiOe''!
Z y. Meiis llaus BUSINESS UP .
'7Hinu' '0H 'ii' ''O' '
Rev. Ben Stout was mere 'n's m0fmns
itOn D'ie0'''
GO'aon Late was l D''SeP0f' VISITOR
"s'' ''i' iiO'
c E. Hutchinson IS here from Fair
mont
Harry Watson. superintendent Of the
FairnOnt Coal company's mines at Glen
fali'' Is Il business VISITOR mere
Clarence W. Ash came down from Cen.
lai'a Nas. evening .,,a s' J. ~ rs., 4las
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D. l. Mitchell went to Salem this
morning on business mp
L. E. Stout, of Bridgeport, who has
,. visiting relatives here leit LOT nome
'''s HO'Hi
'onn a. ilerney made : business 'Fip
= 0't'''0" 'ouAs
Morgan Parsons went to Independence
.0day,
J. L. Martin made a brief business
,isit in wiIsonburs this morning.
N. D. Teter returned on the morning
rain to his home in Oral.
william nal. os tbo F,;rnont Coal
.o,,,ran ',' ,,ana.aI = Co., : bers to5ay
rom FairmOnt, looking after matters
or the company.
Gen. George W. Curtin, of Curtin, was
- 1.4 -. - ..,,+. -, baltimore |
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-02
DANIS-FARR.

=
Terrell Tex. July MIR W. II. McClendon.
a prominent business man. and Miss Lcssie Greer
OF McI.endon. Tex. were married at that place
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-02
FRISCO TERMINAL PLANS
TO ENTER NEW ORLEANS,
Will Act Jointly With the Southern
Railway Company.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New Orleans, La, July 1.-The meeting
of the directors of the New Orleans and san
Francisco Railroad Company, the terminal
of the St Louis and San Francisco line, has
de, eloped plan for utilizing the privilege
1t secured from the New Orleans Council,
and the large body of land it has purchased
in New Orleans and the neighboring parish
os ST. Bernard.
On the property, which has half a mile on
the Mississippi River front, by five miles in
depth 10 Lake Borgne. with belt line back
of the city and adequate land facing on
Canal street. the principal thoroughfare of
New Orleans. the New Orleans Terminal
Company, which was organized yesterday
to own and operate the properties of me
New Orleans and San Francisco. will estab-
fish the most extensive and complete ter
n,inal in the South. TO be used Jointly by the
Southern and Frisco systems.
To carry out these plans, the two rail-
reads, the Southern and Frisco, Will guar
antee an issue of sl5.0c0000 of 4 per cent
bonds issued by the Terminal Company, l..
S. Berg was chosen president of the Ter
minal Company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-02

drought year was only &C. and on July /
1875, was only 73, or points above the pres
ent condition. and in that year the average
yield was thirty bushels per acre.
OATS
"A number of correspondents report an
Improvement in oats. but for the whole
State the crop has declined points during
the month. and is now Il. which is point
above the average at same time for the
previous five years. The loss has been
caused by rust and plant lice.
charlottesville condition of meadows has
improved points during the month. and is
now g.. which is 1 point above the five-year
average. With fair weather for the next
ten DAYS a good crop of good quality of
hay will be secured.
Pastures are in excellent condition. and
most all live stock are doing well.
Apples continue 10 decline. being now
only &c. decline of points during the
month. The conditions by sections are: For
the northeast. ~: northwest. 10; central.
"a: southwest, So: southeast. %.
Grapes have improved 10 points during
the month and promise little more than
half crop.
Melons have declined 16 points during the
month and promise only half crop
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-02
RAILWAY PRESIDENTS in NEW YORK
Most of Them Expect to Return for
the Fourth.

Almost without an exception the highest
officials of the railroads having general Of
ices in ST. Louis are at present sojourning
in New York, though it is expected that
most of them will be in St. Louis for the
glorious Fourth.
President Ramsey of the Wabash has
given up his proposed trip to Pittsburg from
New York City, where he now Is, and may
reach St. Louis Saturday.
President Yoakum of the Frisco iS also IN
New York, where he is supposed to be at
lending an important conference on the
Frisco terminal plans.
B. L. Winchelf of the Frisco is in New
York, and. with Julius Walsh. chairman oil
the Terminal Association, will return to-
day.
II is stated that the purchase of the Alton
,ridge has been laid on the table for awhile.
out will be taken up soon ana carried
through.
A meeting OF the Executive Committee of
the Terminal Association will be held to-
morrow, and 1t is expected that soon after
be issued for a meeting of the roard oil
Directors. when definite plans for the Ter
minars acton in regard to the ordinances
will be agreed upon.
Until President Ramsey returns no definite
plan has been decided upon as TO the loca-
don and exact scheme of the Wabash depot
at the Worlds Fair grounds, though It is
stated that the depot will be elevated in
order that the visitors may pass under the
tracks in going from side to side.
The gradual elevation of the tracks will
commence about 200 feet away from the site,
though. the track will not be much over
seven feet high.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-02
NO ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO THROTTLE THE INVESTIGATION.

in the interest of the wynkoop- Iiailenbeck-
Crawford Company. which conforms TO the
rules of the association.
SAYS He. WAS BLACkMAll.ED.
Mr.. Herman. in his affidavit to-day.
charges that he was blackmailed by the
association after leaving the employ of the
company Assistant Attorney General
Charles n. Robb today rendered an opinion
upholding NJ Herman's biz. and that its
acceptance b. the Government would not
constitute any offense OF the law applying
To contractors. With the reflections cast
! upon the performance OF the contract condi-
lions by this company. out of which grew
the MetCalf dismissal. II is decided that til.
award could not be consistently given to
that firm under existing conditions.
Postmaster General Payne expects to
leave tomorrow fog the Catskills. 10 he
| absent until next Tuesday. First Assistant
Wynne will be Acting Postmaster General
during his absence. Mr.. Payne admitted
newspaper representatives to-day and stated
that no attempt would be made to throttle
the investigation or prevent the facts from
becoming public just soon "a he was
justified in making them known. He stated
that the public had much interest in
learning all that was to be known through
| the investigation as the Government.
Mnchen Pleads Not Guilty.
Washington. July August w. Machen.
against whom three indictments have been
found for accepting bride in connection
with Government contracts for letter-boX
fasteners. was arraignei to-day before
Justice Pritchard in Criminal Court No. l..
He pleaded not guilty and was given until
July 20 TO file demurrer should he wish to
| do So
Later In the day the Groffs pleaded not
| guilty. II was announced that Machen
and the Groffs would be tried at the fall
| torn uf th.. court