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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-06-22

II your stomach troubles you do not
conclude that there is no cure, for a
great many have been permanently
cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Try them, they are
certain TO prove beneficial. They only
cost a quarter Sold by all dealers in
medicine.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1906-06-22
COUNTY.
PRECINCT.

NJ. w. McGrath .........Sustice of the Peace
R. j. McGTath ........ ............. Constable
School Dtrectors--D. II. KedEie. E. c. Belt
J. r. OwnbY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
! .MrsBessie Mnsley

To be such q successful wife, to re-
tain the love and admiration of her
husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself, should be woman's
constant study.
Ii a woman finds that her energies
are Tagging, that she gets easily tired,
dark shadows appear under her eyes.
she has backache, headaches, bearing
down pains, nervousness, Irregularities
or the blues, she should start at once
to build up her system by a tonic with
specific powers, such as Lydia T. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Following we publish by request q
letter from a young wife:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
Ever since my child was born have pnf-
fered, as hope few women ever have, with In
hammation, female weakness bearing-dow
pains, backache and wretched headaches. 10
affected my stomach so could not enjoy my
meals, and half my time was spent in bed
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made me well woman, and feel so grateful
that am glad to write and tell you Of my
marvellous recovery. 1t brought mo health,
new life and vitality Mrs. Bessie Ainsley,
Gil South 10th Street. Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it win
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't nm
derstand write to Mrs. Pinkham,
daughter-in-law of Lydia f Pinlrham,
at Lynn, Mass. Her advice 10 free and
always helpful.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

papers, and you must sign Them" and
Selling pen from the rack, he dip
ped 1t In the ink.
Back and forth, up and down the
room, strobe the tall form, as was
his wont when In perplexity. Sudden
ly his face cleared and he approached
the hearth, where there was a glow
ing coal fire. Taking up the poker,
he stirred up bright blaze; then, al
most rushing across the room, he
picked up the basket of death war
rants and tossed them all on the Goals.
There, there, good riddance!" he
muttered, as he saw the ashes disap-
pear. Then he turned to Mr.. Stanton,
who stood aghast and speeches. for
once, and with deprecating look
said:
81 couldn't help It, Stanton, l really
couldn't, and couldn't sign them.
1t is too beautiful day to send SO
many souls into eternity. l don't be-
lieye the wheels of government will
be blocked. Come, now, let us take
walk down the avenue"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
|ROGERS NEED
NOT ANSWER
Standard Oil Magnate Gets a
Reprieve for the
Present
THE SUPREME COURT RULES
Denies Application Of Attorney Gen.
eral Hadiey--Says Court of Origi-
nal Jurisdiction in Missouri Should
Determine Question.

New York, Feb. IA decision that
Henry H. Rogers, vice president OF
the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey, shall not be compelled to an
swer question which he recently re-
fused to answer In the taking Of testi-
mony here In the case Of the state of
Missouri against the Standard Oil
companies was handed down yester
day by Justic Gildersleeve of the SUI
preme court. The application to COM
pei Mr.. Rogers to answer the Ques-
tons was made by Attorney General
Hadley Of Missouri. The companies
affected in the case are the Stand
ard Oil company Of Indiana; the Wa
ters-Pierce Oil company, and the
Republic OIL company. The state of
Missouri seeks to GUST them from do
ing business in Missouri.
The application was denied for the
reason that in Justice Gildersleeve's
opinion the court Of original jurisdic-
ton in Missouri should determine the
fN~'NiOh ioiSSN Wy NIL I1dNllSS. lSdNS
TO renew this application was grant
ed Mr.. Hadley
In his decision, Justice Gildersleeve
said:
The principal questions to which
the witness refuses to make answer
relate to the ownership of the stock
of the respondent corporations. Due
regard for the court of original juris.
diction demands that this court should
await the decision of the supreme
court Of Missouri, and not at this time
consider the propriety of compelling
the witness, Rogers. to answer any
question relating to stock ownership
in the respondent companies"
In denying Attorney General Had
ley's application, the court declared
taat this action is taken without pref.
udice to a future application Of the
same nature
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
OVER SEA HABIT
Difference on This Side the Water.

Difference on This Side the Water.
The persistent effect upon the heart
Of caffeine in coffee cannot but re-
suit in the gravest conditions, In time.
Each attack of the drug (and that
means each cup of coffee) weakens
the organ little more, and the end
is almost q matter of mathematical
demonstration. A lady writes from
Western state:
II am of German descent and II
was natural that I should learn at a
very early age to drink coffee. Until
I was % years old drank scarcely
anything else at my meals.
"a few years ago began to be at
fected by steadily increasing nerv-
BUSINESS, which eventually developed
into distressing heart trouble that
made me very weak and miserable,
Then, some three years ago, was add.
ed asthma In its worst form. Ny
sufferings from these things can be
better imagined than described.
During all this time my husband
realized more fully than did that cot.
fee was injurious to me, and made ev-
cry effort to make me stop.
Finally It was decided few
months ago. to quit the use OF coffee
absolutely, and to adopt Postum Food
Coffee as our hot table drink. had
but little idea that 1t would help me.
but consented to try 1t to please my
husband. prepared 1t very carefully,
exactly according to directions, and
was delighted with its delicious fav-
or and refreshing qualities.
"Just as soon as the poison from
the coffee had time to get out of my
system the nutritiye properties Of the
Postum began to build me up, and
am now fully recovered from all my
nervousness, heart trouble and asth.
ma. gladly acknowledge that now.
for the first time In years, enjoy
perfect health, and that I owe 1t all
to Postum" Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason. Read the little
book. THE Road to Wellville" In
pkgs.
Postum Food Coffee contains no
drugs OF any description whatsoever.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

! LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON !
Comparison Between Two Men of Such Greatness Is
I Impossible to Make
sSr-a

blossoms In the garden as are the
pleasant lights In the blue expanse
above?
''Vast as Is our territory, It has room
only for one united governn ent for
one united people, for the flag which
is supreme In the esteem OF the state,
and emblematically teaches the ever
needful lesson that the states, con-
tributing, like the stars, their illumln-
ating effort to the general prosperity
of the republic, have all the stripes
necessary to keep any OF the powers
at harmless distance.
History affords no few instances
which frightfully illustrate the calam-
itous effects of national breach and
misfortune could have befallen ancient
Israel than division proved to be.
King Solomon, at the head Of united
people, had favorable chances to be-
come the master and ruler of The then
known world, had it not been against
his principle to appropriate glory by
what is wrongfully termed the right
of conquest But when the split into
the kingdom of Judah and the king.
dom rarted and Palestlne's strength
of defense against the common foe
was broken.
THE cities of Greece, too. were at
the mercy of any conqueror, in spite
of intellectual superiority, because
they lacked mutual sympathy and a
strong tie Of unifcation.
More disastrous would the dismem.
berment of the states have been in
this country with the more fatal
weapons of modern times and with
the wealth and inexhaustibility of the
natural resources Of great America.
abraham Lincoln averted the dan.
ger which threatened the states with
dualistic government of being in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
TOM LAWSON STARTS
WEST WITH PROXIES

Boston, Mass, Feb. 4.-Thomas w.
Lawson left this city for Chicago
yesterday armed with large number
Of proxies made out to Mr.. Lawson
by policy holders of the Equitable,
New York Life and Mutual Life In
surance Companies. 1t is Mr., Law
sons intention to deliver the proxies
TO a committee made up of governors
of the middle west and west proper,
who have assembled at Chicago to
discuss insurance reforms.
Before his departure Mr.. Lawson de-
clined to outline the policy he pro-
poses to advocate, and he also refus-
ed to disclose the identity of the gov
ernors to whom he will deliver his
PROVES and who are said to be In ac-
cord with him in his campaign for i'm
provement in the method of conduct
ing the affairs of'insurance compan.
les.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

on our part IL, for instance very
rich man helped US financially and we
deprecated the charity by saying:
He could easily spare that much |?
The question Is not whether he could
spare or not, but whether we are ben
Gifted? Is the dollar worth less II It
comes from millionaire who can
spare 1t easily than when It comes
from a man of moderate means?
"Yet there is such a thing as APP.
preciating a gift for the sacrifice that is
connected with 1t. II by benefting
others a man actually d-Drives him
self In manner as to feel it, V man
gives, so to say, all he has, II is quite
natural that our sense of obligation
should then be deeper.
Abraham Lincoln gave us all he
had, his energy, his thought, his wis.
dom, his heart. For our sake he de.
priyed himself OF rest, Of enjoyment,
of happiness. For our sake ne bore
the wounding lashes of reproach and
threat which In the storm and tempest
of his exasperated age have been
heaped upon him. For our sake he
sacrificed himself uron the altar OF
the Union. How can we repay him?
"He has been canonlzed by CRATE.
full posterity. His birthday Is ieweled
with national celebration. Let 1t be
a day Of patriotic inspiration Mere
feasting is no testimonial of honor.
Shining like a bright orb in the firm.
ament Of national thought ard con-
seriousness Abraham Lincoln should
to-day be allowed all the sway and in
1luence that tend to make MS better
and sincere Americans. This should
be day of renewed devotion and con-
secration to the traditions and pre-.
cepts Of our Republic. Let us give
thanks that the Union Is firm and safe.
But we need unity, We need freedom
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

"They are not ready, either" was
the answer, with a somewhat quizzical
look.
'But you have had some of them for
whole week, and all ask you to do
is to put your name on them. Come,
do 1t now! The whole batch will not
take half an hour. will wait while
you sign. 1t is only trifle am ask.
ing, and it Is not like you to hinder
our work in this way"
"a trifle," echoed Mr.. Lincoln, with
deep gravity settling over his care
worn countenance. do you know
what these papers are?"
"Of course | do" answered the Sec
rotary. "They are death warrants.
"You must sign. Mr.. President, you
must sign them. You are clogging the
wheels of the government. We have
been at a standstill for a week be-
cause you have picked out every
death warrant from the papers I have
brought you. No wonder they have
accumulated! But now we cannot
wait any longer. We must have those
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

volved In frequent encounters of DEM
clifton at home. Torn asunder by
governmental authority and local inter-
est the states would have viewed and
opposed each other as aliens and CON-
petitors. ANY disagreement and prov
oCation would have been taken up
as just cause to fire the cannon and
to transform into doeful scenes of hor-
rible devastation the garden that is
tinged with beauty, the field that
breathes benediction, the workshop
that issues comfort, the peaceful
hearth that CLOVIS with happiness.
Moreover, in removing the causes
OF antagonism and confusion at home,
Abraham Lincoln removed the danger
which threatened American liberty.
The states disunited. abusing and
weakening each other would have
made 1t an easy task for some
greedy foreign power to enter
under the protest Of a peace
maker and put an end to our
free government for which the brave
sons Of the Revolution made such a
desperate and commendable fight.
Abraham Lincoln made the history
Of this country the stupendous reali-
cation of the lofty IDEAS Of its inspir-
ed founders, the history Of free peo-
pie on a blessed soil and under
propitious sky, at peace among them
selves and at peace with the world,
enjoying the prosperity OF a great
present and the hope Of still greater
future.
What a debt we owe him. all of us
who appreciate the privileges Of free
citizenship. And II we consider at
what cost of his own interest, at what
personal sacrifices he saved the coun-
try, must not the consciousness Of
our Indebtedness to him be the more
solemn? t.
Though gratitude for benefaction
Is under all circumstances, an unshlrk-
ing duty, regardless of the ease or diff
ficulty with which 1t is discharged, for
would 1t not be unjust and ungrateful
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
COFFIN And SKULL
ACCOMPANIES THREAT

Berlin, Feb. 3.-Replying to an in.
quiry yesterday regarding the report
that he had been condemned to death
by the Russian revolutionists for fur
nishing financial assistance to the
government of Russia, Herr Mendels
sohn. head Of the banking house Of
Mendelssohn & Co., said:
II have received many threatening
letters from the Russian revolution.
lists since the revolutionary movement
began. The latest was sentence of
death with coffin and skull and
cross bones pictured on the commune
cation. This was six weeks ago. But
have not been molested though Der.
lin is full of Russians. l do not at.
tach any Importance to the threats.
They only amuse mo-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

American history is full Of personal
anecdotes and incidents OF the mag
aanimity and kindeness of heart Of
Abraham Lincoln. The venerable
Dr. Bullock. for many years a clergy
man, liked to tell a story which he
heard during visit he once made to
Mr.. Robert Lincoln. the presidents
son.
lie was with his father In his cab
met one morning during the early
years of the war when Secretary
stanton was announced. Scarcely re-
plying to the courteous greeting of
the president. Mr.. Stanton walked d.
rectly up to the desk where Mr.. Lin
coin was sitting and said, "Mr. Presi-
dent. | haze come for the papers that
{ brought you yesterday to be signed"
WELL" said the president, with an
expression Ia his face something like
that OF a convicted schoolboy, "the
truth is. Stanton. they are not ready"
swell. then. those that you had the
day before"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

in spite of having freedom, we need
peace in spite having peace; Let US
rise above party interest.
Least of all does extreme selfish.
ness become a free people. Let the
tribute we pay the hero of the Union
be worthy OF him. Let us see where
we can improve and where we can
glorify our country in the spirit Of
Abraham Lincoln. May this festive
day inspire the nation with that pure
Americanism which has made this
country great and prosperous and
which is to work out the triumphant
destiny of our Republic and perhaps
of the world. May this day be nat
ional blessing"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
LincoIn's Soldier Substitute.

Unique tribute to the memory Of
Lincoln was paid on Decoration day at
Stroudsburg, Pa. Wadsworth post,
Grand Army Of the Republic, had
charge of the services over the grave
of J. Summerfield Staples, who was
the soldier substitute and representa-
tive for Abraham Lincoln during the
war of the rebellion. Mr.. Staples died
on Jan. IL, 1888, aged 43 years, !
month and % days. The files in the
pension Office at Washington show
that Lincoln, although he was not sub
Ject to draft, voluntarily put young
recruit In the army to represent him
at the front, and that man was ].
Summerfeld Staples, son of Rev.
John l. Staples OF Stroudsberg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

formations. But by no continuance
can great minds be subjected to exact
measurement. Men OF such magnitude
as Washington and Lincoln are look
ed up to In solemn bewildermsnt The
difference that possibly may be In
some respects between them Is diff
cult to point out and would be a matter
OF no consequence If pointed out. No
man can do more than redeem his
age. and to do that Is to benefit sue.
cessiye generations. That Is precise
~ the inestimable merit of either Of
these two haloed Americans. They
are in the close relation of mutual
dependence. Washington founded the
Republic and Lincoln saved it.
In an address on the The Union
OF the States, he remarked Tor ardor
of patriotism and for force of piercing
argument, the great Daniel Webster
said: Washington could regard and
did regard nothing as OF paramount
political interests but the integrity Of
the Union itself. With united gov.
eminent well administered, he said
we had nothing to fear, and without
1t nothing to hope. The sentiment is
Just, and Its momentous truth should
Solemnly impress the whole country.
$50 it has impressed the whole
country by the agency OF the apostles
OF the Union, especially by the agency
OF Abraham Lincoln, who shines out
as the respondent incarnation Of that
sentiment. Where Is the American
to-day who does not feel that the
Union has made America what It Is,
a blessing at home and power
abroad, the firm throne Of liber.
". the fertile feld Of industry
the shelter OF the oppressed, the
great center OF the world, where
all classes meet on the common
ground of personal merit and desert?
Where is the Intelligent American to,
day who does not feel that those ad.
gantages for which the country Is so
much endeared are developments
within the Union. as are the fragrant
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

On one occasion a great public din
ner was given to Isaac Hull by the
town of Boston, and he was asked to
sit for his picture to Gilbert Stuart,
a celebrated artist and great brag.
CART. When Hull visited his studio
Stuart took great delight in entertain
ing him with anecdotes OF his En-
glish success, stories Of the marquis
of this and the baroness Of that, which
showed how elegant was the society
to which he had been accustomed.
Unfortunately, in the midst Of this
grandeur, Mrs. Stuart, who did not
know that there was sitter, came
In, with apron on and her head tied
up with some hankerchiefs, from the
kitchen, and cried out: EDO you mean
to have that leg of mutton boiled or
roasted?" to which Stuart replied.
with great presence of mind. ASK
your mistress"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

At banquet In Brooklyn, Rabbi
raubenhaus delivered the following
eulogy on President Lincoln:
taking Abraham Lincoln for my
subject tonight, beg your permission
60 saw that the theme is too vast for
a limited discourse. Abraham Lincoln
comprises consultations, the powers
OF his mind, the charms Of his char
acter, the effects of his achievements
are groups of shining lights, his whole
life is a path of the heroic aud sub
lime. Alas! not even the most awful
Is excluded therefrom. To Abra-
nam Lincoln, as the wonderful
composite OF Overwhelming quail.
tiles due honor is to be done
by men with acuteness of sound Judge.
ment, with mastery of classic dlction,
with competence to portray :he gen.
,uiness of true greatness. At best |
can only offer in my hr.mble va ~ few
observations about Abraham lincoln
iss the hero in the preservation, of the
Union.
: mo fact In American history IS plain.
er. clearer and more exhilarating,
no fact is more exuberant with COM
.prehensive meaning and happy results
as the fact that Abraham Lincoln
saved the Union. It means that he
rescued the priceless gem of American
liberty, that he gave a new impulse
to the development and constructive
ness of the American penius which
is the delight at home and the wonder
among the nations.
"The question has been asked, Who
was the greater man, Washington or
Lincoln The answer to that ques-
zion Is that there is no answer. The
calculus Is OF no avail If 1t IS to be
applied to men of true greatness. We
may ascertain the difference In the
height Of the most gigantic rocky
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
SENATE TO VOTE ON
RAILWAY RATE BILLS

Washington, Feb. 3.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce
yesterday reported an agreement tc
vote on the various railroad rate bills
on February 16. There are three
measures being pressed for consid.
Grafton: The Dolliver-Clapp bill, the
Elkins bill and the Foraker bill. The
measure which receives the largest
number of votes will be reported tc
the senate as the majority measure
It Is likely that both of the other bills
will be given to the senate In min
GRITTY reports.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
UP TO MISSOURI COURT.
Attorney General Hadley Not Cast
Down by Decision.

Down by Decision.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. Regard
ing the decision handed down yester.
day in New York by Justice Glider
sleeve in the supreme court that
Henry H. Rogers shall not be com.
PEELED to answer questions he recently
refused to answer in reference to the
Standard Oil Company, Attorney
General Hadley last night made the
following statement to the Associated
Press:
From a telegram received from
Henry Wollman of New York 1 am
advised that Judge Gildersleeve's de-
cision is to- the effect that he will
not compel Mr.. Rogers to answer
questions asked him pending the de-
cision by the supreme court Of Mis-
souri, concerning the questions certi-
fed to 1t by Judge Anthony. This
case was referred by the supreme
court of the state of Missouri to Judge
Anthony, and he has decided that
similar questions to those asked Mr..
Rogers were material, and Judge
Gildersleeve, at the conclusion Of the
arguments before him, also decided
that the questions asked Mr.. Rogers
were proper and material, and his de-
cision today indicates that he Is still
of the same opinion. If the supreme
court of the state Of Missouri decides
that this question has not been certi-
fed to 1t by Judge knthony, or If 1t
decides that the position taken by
Judge Anthony and Judge Glider
sleeve In reference to the materially
Of these questions is correct, then
Under the decision Of Judge Glider
sleeve will be necessary for Mr.. Rog-
ers to answer the questions asked
him"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
BABY COVERED WITH SORES.
Would Scratch and Tear the Flesh un.
less Hands Were Tied-"WouId
Have Died But for Cuticura."

less Hands Were Tied-"WouId
Have Died But for cuticura."
my little son, when about year
and a half old, began to have sores
come out on his face. had a physi.
clan treat him, but the sores grew
worse. Then they began to come on
his arms, then on other parts OF his
body, and then one came on his chest,
worse than the others. Then called
another physician. Still he grew
worse. At the end OF about year
and half of suffering he grew so bad
| had to tie his hands In cloths at
night to keep him from scratching the
sores and tearing the flesh. He got to
be a mere skeleton, and was hardly
able to walk. My aunt advised me to
try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. |
sent to the drug store and got cake
Of the Soap and box Of the Oint-
ment, and at the end of about two
months the sores were all well. He
has never had any sores of any kind
since. He is now strong and healthy,
and l can sincerely say that only for
your most wonderful remedies my
precious child would have died from
those terrible sores. Mrs. Egbert
Sheldon, r. F. d. No. l. WoodVille.
Conn, April %, 1906"