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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
MRS. ROBERT G. lNGERSoLL
WINS CLAIM FOR 100000
Suit of Famous Aanostic's Widow for
Latter's Fees in VIII Contest
Is Decided in Her
Favor

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE su-
preme court of the United States to-
day decided in favor of Mrs. Ingersoll
the case of Mrs. Eva A. Ingersoll,
widow of the late Robert G. 1ngersoH.
against Joseph Coram and others, in
volving a claim of 100000 by Mrs. In
gersoll on account of services rendered
by her husband in the breaking of the
will of the late Andrew ]. Davis,
Montana millionaire.
Davis left property both in Montana
and Massachusetts. Colonel lngersoll
was employed by some of the disin-
herited relatives of Davis on a written
contract to pay him a fee of $l00000
on condition the will should be de-
feated.
A case involving the validity of the
will was announced in Montana and
the Jury disagreed. A compromise then
was arranged whereby the relatives
who brought the suit were given por-
ton of the estate. They paid Ingersoll
$4,000, but after his death the widow
instituted proceedings to recover the
entire fee, claiming the compromise
was the result of her husbands eff
forts.
The case has been much in the
courts. 1t was first decided by the dis
trict court for the Second judicial dis
trict in Montana against Mrs Inger-
soil on the ground that she had no
cause of action. and the Montana su-
preme court affirmed that verdict.
On the other hand, the federal Cir
cult court for Massachusetts held for
Mrs. Ingersoll, but the finding of that
tribunal was reversed by the circuit
court of appeals for the First circuit
ON the ground the Montana adjudica-
ton was final, and the decision rem
dered today was on a review of the
decision of the court of appeals
The decision was reversed, but the
decree of the circuit court was modi-
fled so as to reduce somewhat the
amount allowed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
INTEREST INTENSE
IN NEAR SESSION
OF CONSERVATORS
MANY GOVERNORS EXPECTED
TO BE IN WASHINGTON
Clifford Pinchot, j. j. Hill and Andrew
Carnegie viii Be Among Speak,
ers-Important Problems
to Be Discussed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Intense in
terest is felt here and everywhere gem
orally in the congress of the national
commission for the conservation of
natural resources, to open in Washing
ton this week. a
AT present there are many governors
of the various states in or on the way.
to the city, and the presence of so large
a number of chief executives of the
commonwealth, together with citizens
prominent in commercial agricultural
and financial circles of the United
States gives the approaching assembly
an Importance that is only second to
the national congress which opened
here today.
The meeting is the outgrowth of a
gathering of governors and noted citi-
zens which was called together one
year ago by President Roosevelt, at
which the protection of the forests, i'm
provement of waterways, both inland
and harbor. and the general conserva-
ton of the many and varied natural re-
sources of the country were discussed
At the meeting in 1907 questions were
presented in an able and interesting
manner by experts in particular sub
jects, and the fact that ]. j. Hill, one
of the greatest railroad builders in the
country; Andrew Carnegie, a recog-
nized captain of industry, and Clifford
Rlncnot, imam WhOm none Other per-
haps is better fitted to speak on de-
velopment of forests and their care, are
to be heard on subjects with which they
are familiar, is proving to be an attrac-
ton for the presence here of hundreds
of men of but little less Importance as
national figures.
Mr.. Hill will be recalled as advetcat-
ing at the meeting in 1907, at Washing
ton, general Improvement of rivers,
and this subject will be presented by
him again at the approaching congress.
Mr. Hill bases his views in this re-
spect on the fact that the railroads re-
tard the progress of the nation by be-
ing unable to handle it's rapidly in
creasing commerce.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
HAYTI FACES BAD
FINANCIAL CRISIS;
CAPITAL CALMER
tBy Associated Press

PORT AL PRINCE. Hayti. Dec. L.
The political situation is clearing, at
least in certain directions.
During the recent interview here be-
tween General Simon, the leader of the
revolutionary movement that resulted
in the flight of Nord Alexis from the
capital, and General Fouchard, an as
pirant to the presidency, the latter said
that in view of the fact that God had
blessed the arms of General Simon"
he withdrew his candidacy in order
that the possibility of civil war be
aVerted.
The proclamation of General Simon
as president of the republic was then
decided on.
The local population has accepted
the new order of things and General
Simon will shortly take possession of
the national palace.
The financial situation is precarious.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
PAIL OF SADNESS HANGS
OVER SENATE FOR ALLISON

WASHINGTON, Dec. There was
a pail of sadness over the senate when
1t convened for the second session of
the sixtieth congress, which was due
to the absence of the late Senator
William b. Allison of Iowa, who died
last August after a service of over
thirty-fve years in that body.
The assemblage was a brilliant one,
eighty-two of the members being
present while the galleries were filled
with representatives of the official and
social life of the capital.
Besides the wives and daughters of
the senators, who formed a large COM
pany in the private gallery, James
Bryce, the British ambassador to the
United States, Tong Sho2 vi, special
envoy of the Chinese empire, Prince
Gcontinued ON PAGE TwOl
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
CAPT. HAMS, ACCUSED OF
MURDER, Is TRANSFERRED
Army officer Charged with Staying
William Annis, Ordered to Post
In State of WASH
ineton

WASHINGTON, Dec. Capt. Peter
c. Hams, jr., stationed at Fort Han
cock. Sandy Hook, who is under ar
rest charged with the murder of Will
liam E. Annis, has been transferred
to the Sixty-second company of coast
artillery, which is stationed at Fort
Worden, Port Townsend, Wash.
The order will be effective February
1, 1909 1t was stated at the war de-
partment that Capt. Hams transfer is
merely a paper assignment and will
not Interfere with his trial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
Apply for New Panel

NEW YORK, Dec 7-Application
was made in Flushing, L. l.. today for
a new panel of talesmen for the trial
of Thornton Jenkins Hams, under in
dictment with his brother. Capt. Peter
C. Hams, jr., U. S. A., for the murder
of William E. Annis, but Judge Crane
reserved decision until next Monday,
the day set for the trial. AS a new
panel will be drawn in open court to-
morrow there will be talesmen on
hand on the day of trial in case the
court decides to dismiss the present
panel, to which Hams counsel objects.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
BOND COMPANY
SUSPENDED AND
RICH MEN FEAR
METROPOLITAN SURETY FIRM
BARRED IN STATE
FORD, CALHOUN ANp OTHER IN
DIcTED MEN AFFECTED
May Have to Return to Jail, Is Claim
in San Francisco, Unless New
Bonds Are Furnished
Quickly

SAN JOSE, Dee. 7.-Insuranee Com
missioner f. Myron Wolf today notified
County Clerk IL. A. Pfelster that the
Metropolitan surety company has been
suspended from doing business in Cali
fOrnia as the result of a telegram from
Otto Kelsey. superintendent of insurance
of New York state, who stated that an
investigation of the assets of the COM
pany shows Impairment of the capital
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
eouernor cosaroxe Worse

PASO ROBLES, Cal. Dec. THE
condition of Governor-elect Cosgrove
of Washington, who is i'll here, took
decidedly unfavorable change during
the night. His heart, which has up to
the present time been remarkably
strong, is showing signs Of weakness.
Although the symptoms are not un-
favorable for recovery. the nature of
the disease is such that improvement
is sin DOssible
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08

Mrs. @. Robertson, S2OO1z Winter street,
4. II. Avakean. 619 West Thirty-Afth
street, clothing
ZeIlerbach Paper company, 1000 sheets
heavy manila paper for wrapping packages
and 1000 sacks.
sierra Paper company, 1000 sheets heavy
drab paper for wrapping packages.
Friend, clothes.
Friend, hat.
George Austin, chicken and game.
Mrs g. c.. West FOrty-first drive, wOnnen'S
wear and fifty candy-hlled stockings.
Mrs Vinette, 1899 West First, go-carts
books, toys and clothes.
j. ID. Conrey, Coffee club, moving picture
machine.
Mrs. b. M. Faribault, toys.
Widow, clothing.
siurray's bakery, s712 South Park avenue,
1850 loaves of bread.
Jeffries' Sanitary market, one box apples.
WoOdilI g. Hulse, electric toys.
Mrs. Walton and Robert and Jennie Wal
ton, cakes and canned peaches.
Mrs U. s. Scovilie, 1886 e. FOrty-ifth,
chicken and jellles.
Doris Norton, Hollywood, dressed doll.
Reed Tea s. Coffee company, 915 Central
avenue, tea and coffee.
Julia Jorgensen, aged Z, Hollywood, caAe.
Mrs. L. j. Rogers, Lockwood station,
+. w. Hopkins Printing company, free
Goodrich g. Dennlson, free printing.
Wayside Press, free printing.
Blake, Monitt q Iowne, go In paper I0r
printed matter
Salvation Army, wagons and services.
Leila Thompson, ColeRrOves turkey.
Aileen Ware, pie and Jelly.
Belxins Van and Storage company, vans.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
trustee Wins suIt

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE case
of Hannah Fitchie and other heirs OF
the late George Galbraith of Honolulu
VS.. Cecile Brown, trustee of the Gal.
braith estate, involving property
amounting to $250,000 in value. was de-
cided by the supreme court of the
United States today IN favor Of the
trustee
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
kInq Edward Still UnwelI

LONDON. Dec. liking Edward has
had some difficulty In shaking off the
cold and touch of rheumatism, from
which he has been suffering. He in
tends going to resort on the south
coast to recuperate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Tuesday; light northeast wind; light
frost In the morning back from the
coast. Maximum temperature yester-
day, 70 degrees; minimum, AZ degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
AslatIc Cholera Increases

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 1.-THE
Asiatic cholera again shows an in
crease. There were thirty-three new
cases and eight deaths for the twenty
four hours ended at noon today
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
EASTERN

Interest intense in approaching convention
at Washington of national conservation COM
mission; southern commercial congress called
t. order yesterday.
Second session Of sixtieth congress eonvenes
in Washington for one hour, Champ Clark,
minority leader of house, and Joe Cannon get
big ovation.
Sensational testimony offered in trial OF
Davis at Omaha to effect that Mrs. Rice was
seen shortly after death Of DR.. Rice buying
paper and excitedly pursuing account of crime.
John D. Archbold in dissolution suit tells
of enormous profits OF Standard and subsidiary
oil companies.
Taft rendered tremendous reception and
speaks on the nation and its problems at a
meeting Of North Carolina society in New
York city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
COAST

Daring trio of desperadoes hold up bank in
East Portland, Ore, in daylight and escape
with $4,000.
Gov. Giuett of California seriously i'll at
Paso Robes.
Gov Cosgrove Of washington i'll at Paso
Robes and becomes suddenly worse.
Defense of Ruef concludes presentation of
evidence and prosecution begins final argument
before jury.
Big bond company of New York barred from
doing business in California and prominent
San Franciscan under Indictment in connection
with graft inquiry may have to so to jail until
new bondsmen secured.
San Francisco police will formally charge
employe of Boas with having sent poison
through mails which caused death; suspect is
near nervous prostration.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
LOCAL

Proprietor of Bros 1way store shows appre-
citation of work of store brigade ut recent tire
by presenting each member with gold com.
Dates raised in Imperial valley said TO ex-
ce! those grown in Sahara.
Markham found guilty Of killing his protner.
Court says drunkenness is no defense
Children plead with Los Angeles Herald for
a visit from Old Saint Nicholas.
Attell admits card sharp got best OF MIN IN
game of draw poker.
Capt Mueller shows value OF balloons TO
commercial interests of city.
Civic association IN order TO alleviate tasks
of clerks urges all to do Christmas shopping
early.
changes In laws which are urged as necessary.
Protests against paving Sunset boulevard
prove futile and board of public works Will ad-
vertise for bids.
Former Banker Carlson's attorneys prevent
copies of entries in books of Bank OF Canada
being admitted as evidence.
Libel suit against Bulletin dismissed, action
being barred by statute of limitations.
Improvement ASSOCIATION gives notice of Its
determination to fight charter amendment No.
g. which relates to system of laying water
pires and collecting fees for water supplied.
City health officer declares it necessary that
state cooperate with municipality in handling
dairy question.
Man with incurable malady shoots himself
at Central park and dies while being taken to
hospital.
Two negroes killed by another jealous over
attentions paid to octoroon actress
Soldiers home at Sawtelle said to have re-
fused shelter TO veteran Ill Of tuberculosis.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-08
FROM LISTS

The following collections were made from
the subscription lists;
No. Oh, c. Miller, 533 West 18th. ..... 1876
No. 148, Bartlett Music company,
South Broadway .;........,....,. S2'
No. lad. Waldorf bar, 1856 South
Broadway ............ ...''...':. LIZ
No. 1852, Wiley B. Allen Co.. South
orOhuWay t...s.s-..s S.V'
No. 1854, Weber 8 Fielder, 1850 South
broadway ...s.......... .......' fo'
No. 1856, Roth barber shop, 141 South
broadway .......... ............ LII
No. 1866, Rainier Cafe, 1870 South
broadway ,....-........ ....,.,-. oSl
No. 1877, HOOkstratten cigar stand,
No ssi, waldorf cigar stand. 1873
South Broadway ...-,............ "A
lContinred on Page Threel
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THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
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Grand total to date. ..........,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
MEETING OF MUSIC SOCIETY
Delightful Program Given Under the
Auspices of Local Center of Ma
tional Organization.

The American Music society, as repre-
scented in its local center. held the first
meeting of the season last evening, at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles Read,
on o street. 1t was also the first meet
ing since the local society has lost the
leadership of Arthur Shepherd, whose
guidance and help will be missed. A fine
program had been arranged Tor last even
ing. although not all of it was American
music, as was intended originally.
Special interest centered I'm the singing
of Miss Agatha Berkhoel. one of the
original members OF the society. and she
hau chosen for her selection the song
cycle of Mrs. Mary Turner Salter. one
of the leading modern composers among
American women-"A Night in Naisha-
pur' The sweet lower tones of the sing
er's voice were splendidly adapted for
bringing out the rich melody of the songs,
and her selection was enjoyed even more
than it was the evening of Ter concert.
Mrs Emma Ramsey Morris sang two
ballads-''MeliSand" and Il Once Loved
Boy"-and Mr.. Sobeski was heard in
two short numbers, one by Mrs. Beach
and one of his own compositions. and later
in an aria by Massenet. The instrumental
selections were by Miss Williamson, who
positions THE Meadow Brook" and Will
o the Wisp'' and BY Miss Mary Olive Gray
Stanley Clawson played all the accom-
paniments, and added greatly TO the eff
feet of the songs with his sympathetic and
careful rendition.
A social hour was passed following the
program. and Mrs. Read. assisted by Miss
Claire Ellerbeck and Miss Mary Mayne,
served refreshments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
KERN'S ITINERARY.
Democratic Candidate Will Begin
Tour of Michigan Today.

Chicago, Sept. 2s.-John w. Kern,
Democratic candidate for vice presi-
dent, arrived here tonight to confer
with the speakers at the national head
quarters relative to his tour through
Michigan and the south. National
Committeeman Wood of Michigan met
Mr. Kern here and will accompany him
for several days. Tomorrow night the
candidate will speak at Kalamazoo,
Mich, and Wednesday a Saginaw. A
new date in Mr.. Kern's itinerary as
previously announced has been fixed
for Oct . at Cullman, Ala, in the af-
ternoon, and at Birmingham. Ala, at
night.
1t became known today when Mr..
Kern returned to his home in 1ndianap-
oils from Mansfield, o., last Sunday
morning he found his twelve-year-old
son, John, seriously i'll. The members
of the family had kept the boys con-
dition a secret, fearing it might inter-
fere with Mr.. Kern's campaign. II
was only after being assured by physi-
clans that his son was on the way to
recovery that the candidate consented
to continue on his tour.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
JOE BRISTOW OF SALIVA.
(RY Walt MasOn.)

Kansas is still gasping to some ex-
tent over the victory of Stubs for gov
ernor, and Bristow for United States
senator at the recent primary election.
Long had all the advantages; he had
the strategic position, the heavy artil-
lery, the groaning treasury, and, with
all the advantages. Long went down
and out.
1t is really a remarkable thing, this
defeat of Chester ]. Long. The fact
that he was backed by the strongest
political machine Kansas ever had is
so we'll known as to make discussion
superfluous; and he had in the field,
throughout the campaign, the ablest
and smoothest captains imaginable.
Aside from a long list of advantages in
the way of lieutenants, munitions of
war, experience and prestige, Long had
the inestimable advantage of his own
personal charm. There are few men in
America more attractive than he: that
quality of magnetism is his, he has a
fine appearance, he is splendid speak
err and. under ordinary circumstances.
he wins an audience before he has said
a word
1t was against such a man as this
that Joe Bristow entered the arena a
few months ago. Many nice things
may be said of Joe; if he wasn't all
wool and a yard wide. he wouldn't be
where he is today; but his warmest
admirers would expect to receive the
punishment of Ananias if they claimed
that he is beautiful or graceful. He
usually falls over two or three chairs
and knocks down the hanging lamp
with his head when he enters a room,
and if there is a rug on the floor he is
sure to get his feet tangled up in it.
He is about eighteen hands high, and
so bondy that when he is standing still
people absent-mindedly hang their hats
on him. 1t would be difficult to imagine
a more angular man. He has secured
the services of the worst tailor in the
United States, and his clothes hang on
him like a blanket on pump. This de-
ponent has converSed with him on a
good many occasions, and he always
seemed to be Juggling around about a
dozen grips and suitcases and band
boxes and things; and when he set
them down in order to chat, he would
fall over them. and break them open,
and they would have to gather up a
| lot of socks and shirts and flynets and
| things.
Why did the people of Kansas
choose Bristow?
| He is not an orator When he and
Long appeared in joint debate at Ster-
ling and Topeka, the former was SO
easy and graceful, and the latter SO
awkward and uncouth, that compari-
sons were cruel. Yet the sympathy of
| the crowd was with Bristow from start
to finish, and Long began to realize
that it was a fight, and not a frolic
that he had on his hands. Long pro-
duced and read letter that he had re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
Today's Louisville Entries

First race. three-quarters of mile
seliing-Lady Rensselaer,, lO2: The Wolf
lo2: Tenorette, l02; Button. 107; Elysium
l07; Point Lace. l07; Alchemist l07; All
Red, l01; Boadicea. l07; Sainwa. 1O7; Miss
Crittenden. i07: St. Aulaire. 10; Green
bridge. 10; Alert. 10.
Second race. mile and one sixteenth
selling-Maie Fletcher, IS: Banrada, 9S
Nansel. 1903: Aunt Rose. lO3: Albert. 1903
Washable. 1sS: Hostile Hyphen, 1903; Mar
garet T.. 9S; Gold Treasure. lO6
Third race. three-quarters of mile
purse-Dr. Simrall. 90 Cammilo NJ. 9S
Banagher 9S; Topsy Robinson, 90: Enlist
l01: Hannibal Boy. 1O4; Bossorrian. l04
Comic Opera, lO4; Cygnet, 104; Voting, I04
Haensel. 10.
Fourth race mile and 7o yards. purse
Lady Martha. SO: Hans. 81; Cymbal 81
Zierap, l04; Monsignor. l07.
Fifth race. three-quarters of mile
selling-Miss Hapsburg. 100: Apache. I0l
Heine. lO3: Hughes. 1N: Donart 1O4
Raleigh, lo4; Lens. los; Lady Ann. 1OS
Sixth race. mile and one-quarter sell.
ing-Prytania, 102: Bonebrake. l04: Two.
lini. l04; Roseboro, I04; Belleview. 104
Javanese. 107; John H Mcmillan, lO7.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
Today's Hamilton Entries.

First race. three quarters of a mile.
purse-Variation, 81: Sir Aivescott, 81:
Simcoe. 50; Arondack. %; Night Mist. 1Os:
Estrada. 10e: King Cobalt 106: Cooney NJ.
10: Sally Preston, 10: Sal Volatile ITO;
Geo. S. Davis. ITO; St. Jeanne. 1l3: Ethon,
ll6: Go Between. 1l6.
Second race. fiye-eights Of a mile purse
Personal. 104: Plume. l04: Groliola 1914;
Jeanette NJ, 1o4; Hawksflight. 104: Alice,
10i: Waponoca, 10I: Hickey Daley. 107;
Rown Towney, 107; Lomond, 107; Right
Sort, 104; Sir Alvescott, 1G9; Stromoland
ll2: Hank. l07: Simco III.
Third race. steeple chase. about two
males-Inkap III. 100; Bannell. 1873: Little
Wally. 141: Evandor III; j. G. c., al;
Awawegang. I43; George Lieper. l44
Prince OF Pilsen. 1iS: Mansano. l5S: Spen-
Ger Rieff, las; Belle the Cat. $50.
Fourth race mile and an eighth. purse
The Clown. 80; Lally, IS; Red Gauntlet
104; w. II. Carey, 109; Reidmore, 10s; Col
Jack, 10.
Fifth race. ] and one-sixteenth miles
seiling-Tenakoe, 104: Fernando. l04; Van
dam 1903: Momentum, 9S; Gold Heart, 81
Aimee c.. 80; Dika, SO; Maid of Carroll
90: Manheimer 107; Risk. III: Lykers. 1l2
Senator Barrett. 1l9; Pretension, 1l5
Waterbury. ZIG; Yaddo. 1l9.
Sixth race. / and one-sixteenth miles
seliins-Mollie Montrose. 80: Guarda, So
CROYDON. 80: Duke of Bridgewater. 49,
Workman. 1ol; Wonder Worker, loS; Black
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-29
WHERE WATSON
GETS HIS FUND
Story of the Campaign of Four
Years Ago-UgIy Charges
in Indiana.

Salem. S. D., Sept 2S.-While travelling
with William J. Bryan from Sioux Falls
to Mitchell, former Senator r. F. Petit
grew today publicly announced that four
years ago he nad been approached by the
Republican national committee, through a
former United States senator, with an Of
fer of $4,000 If he would deliver speeches
at such places as the committee would
dictate in support of the candidacy of
Thomas Watson of Georgia. the Peoples
party candidate for president Mr.. Petit
grew said that with the view of ascertain
ing what was behind the offer he wrote
his senator friend and asked him IL the
amount could not be increased to $4,000.
The reply was that they were not in
clined to give one man that much. Sem
ator PettigreW declared that he declined
the offer and conducted an investigation,
with the result that he satisfied himself
that the Republican party financed in a
large measure Mr.. WaIsonS campaign.