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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-14


singers life, a rich
landlord and great gem
eral happened to hear
my recital, which /
gave in a peasants
barn, and it impressed
him SO that he came
to me and said:
Wouldn't you like
to be a singer in my
chapel and in my
house, for my wife is
very fond OF the folk
songs. I will pay you
twenty-five rubles a
month, and you have
liberty to give your re-
cital wherever you
like after you are
through with your
singing at my cas-
tie"
1T was a satisfa Glory
offer, and 1 accepted It
without hesitation. 1
went 10 the General
and found my duties
easier than 1 had eN-
pected. 1 sang every
Sunday IN the pictur-
esque byzantine chapel,
and sometimes during
the receptions in the
castle; this was all.
Thus my life in the
noblemaR's house was
for several months a
very happy one.
lone beautiful night
in July, as the noon
silvered the hourishing
verdure rounding
the castle, and while
the nightingale raw
ished my Imagination
with its bewitching
song, I became so in
spired by my poetic
surroundings that 1 be-
gan to sing an Orien-
tai folk song. 1 was
all alone. The inside
of the chapel was a
mysterious darkness.
for 1 had lighted only
one wax candle before
the picture of the Ma
donna, and the odor OF
the roses which sur
rounded the place filed
the solemn hall as
with incense. 1 felt
as IL 1 was borne on
wings Of m Ell o d y
through the night.
II had finished the
song and was listen
ing to tho dying echo,
which, like a whis-
per of the wind, sighed
its heart out In the
darkness, when I was
startled by the touch
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-14

his hand "A man ought to get the
worth OF his money in a stone. And, as
/ say to Mary, tho the poor lad amt
there to get it, it's comfort to US to
know We did the best We could by
him"
l took the papers and a small pho
tograph from his hand.
us this aIl?" 1 asked.
Yes he replied. There may "a been
more of it, but / reckon he DESTROYED IL
This we found all crumpled up in his room.
And this picture down by the waters edge
yonder the mornin after-seemed as
though he must a-dropped II before goin
In, it foated ashore afterwards"
The sexton left me, and / sat down bv
the headstone to read the fragments OF
this life story. First 1 looked at the
photograph. AS l did so, the face of
strangely beautiful woman looked back to
me, arousing within me something thar
hardly seemed a memory but a Kind of
haunting recognition. Very much ner-
picked, 1 turned to the writing; but even
1 read the woman's face seemed vvatch-
ing me- L read as follows:
Il loved music. and after obtaInine nv
elementary education in the public scbooi
/ began my career a singer of follxsonos
which loved. understood and expressed
better than anything composed bv the mod
ern musicians L loved to sing for the noo-
pie in the villages and in the TOWNS ga
l accompanied the songs with M, -.
AFTER many years of sucb q -
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ripples Of the big. peaceful river caresssd
the shore innocently and harmlessly, as
though incapable Of any dark secrets. Il
would tell US nothing. I realized that the
day was dying and that my path lay back
toward the aunts OF life.
As passed out OF the gate turned ana
looked back with a sigh. The mystery Of
the empty grave was unsoIvsd.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Gift Stationery, Xmas Cards, ct,
Center aisle and Main aisle booth
On the center aisle bargain tables.


$1.75 boxed Xmas stationery .........S1.49
$1.O0 fancy Xmas stationery. ........ 49o
75c boxed Xmas stationery. ......... 650
SOC Xmas stationery, the box........ $50
30c Xmas boxed stationery. ......... 28c
zoe Xmas boxed stationery, boxed, 2 for 25a
Xmas and New Years post cards, 3 for 30
Fancy Xmas booklets; special for. Sc
Xmas post cards, choice, the dozen. go. 1Oo
Xmas seals and package tags, the box. Sc
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
BINGHAM.

Especial 70 The Republican,
Bingham, Dec. 18.-Mrs. A. J. Minnette
visited Salt Lake Friday.
Mrs. ] H. Vaughan is quite i'll this
week
The Bingham High school gave a de-
lghtful program at their rooms Friday
afternoon. At the conclusion a dainty
luncheon was served.
J. c. Randall of Denver, Colo, was a
Bingham visitor esday.
Roy Allen is occupying rooms at the
Ayers-RObbins building at the mouth of
Markham street
Trustee c. 7. Countryman will attend
a meeting Of the Jordan board of educa-
ton at Sandy Monday.
Mrs. A. ", FOrman was a Salt Lake
visitor during the week
masqu0rade ball was given at Can
yOn hail Friday evening.
Mrs. w. s Cannon and Mrs. e. G.
Locke were in Salt Lake this week the
guests OF Mr.. and Ms Neil Mcdonald
S. L. Holman Of the Press-Bulletin was
in Salt Lake Thursday.
Mrs. Z H. LOvesy has recovered from
illness.
Mr.. and. Mrs. A. l. Heaston are plan
ming a trip to Florida in the near future
Prof c. A. Inflow OF Upper Bingham
ham Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Adderley returned
from Salt Lake Sunday.
A dance has been announced at Con-
pertoH for Christmas night.
Roy Allen is acting master mechanic
at the COppertOn mill during the lem
pOrary absence Of A Nesbit
oscar ChristOpheTsOn spent Sunday with
his family IN Salt Lake.
Miss Annie Geffen returned SUNDAY
from a visit to Salt Lake.
A. T. Williams of Salt Lake was a Pine
ham visitor during the week.
Frank Robbins has returned from
hunting trip I'm southern Idaho
II MaTnnfl 0f Salt "a Ia NOE -
Saturday on business
Y. L Ship Of Greeley, Colo, was in
camp Tuesday.
Joe Mainwaring Of the Utah-Opex came
IN Monday from stort stay in Salt Lake
Councilman and Mrs. V. b. Jones are
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expected to be present Elaborate prep
arations are being made for the recep-
ton.
The local public schools will close on
December "A for the Christmas HOLIDAYS.
and resume work again on January 10.
Mrs. Matt. Clemments entertained the
o. ;. +, club at her home Thursday
afternoon with a Kensington. The rooms
were artistically decorated In Christmas
erect. The guests were Mrs. w, J
Rosevear, Mrs. q. 8. Bodell, Mrs. Alfred
STANLEY, Mrs: Joseph Mclaughlin, Mrs. ].
J. bltzserald, Mrs. Lorenzo Muirbrook
and Miss Lizzie Fitzgerald.
Mr.. ana Mrs Arthur Mathewson re-
turned the first part OF the week from
Salt Lake, where they spent their honev-
moon. o'
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Smith
IN Park avenue was the scene OF a 0lIiaf
wedding Wednesday evening at $50
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Orrin Reed came up from Salt Lake
last Wednesday.
G. f. Chandler wSs in Salt Lake sew
eral days during ia week.
The teachers of Upper Bingham are
preparing a Christmas entertainment for
the school children.
Robert Ward and family were over
from Lark the first of the week
OquirTh Lodge No. II. X. OF p, did
degree work at its regular session Friday
evening.
Joseph Lerwill of Salt Lake was in
camp this week looking after property
interests.
r. Z. Davidson visited his family in
Salt Lake Sunday.
Fire Department No 2 held its regu-
lar meeting Tuesday evening. A debate
was the feature of the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gorge Haynes have re-
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19

O'Clock, when their daughter, Vera. be-
came the bride Of Ernest Padfield. The
ceremony was performed by Bishop w.
u. Lewis in the presence Of relatives and
few, friends. They will make their home
In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Williams returned
Friday morning from Honolulu, after a
three weeks visit.
The Mormon Sunday school gave an en-.
Thursday evening.
The instructors OF the jefferson school
save delicious luncheon to the board
OF trustees and superintendent and Mrs
a. d. Griffin at the school Friday.
The eighth grade OF the Jefferson school
attended the Liberty theatre In a BODY
Friday evening and afterwards adjourned
70 the home Of Miss Margie Van Loon
where delicious luncheon was served,
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en- route for home after several weeks
STAY in Vermont, where they were called
by the sad news Of the death Of Mr..
Jones' parents.
Rev P A Simpkin of Salt Lake was in
Bingham Tuesday.
g. w BuckhOlz Of Salt Lake was in
camp the latter part of the week.
Mrs. George Weaver came from Salt
Lake Sunday, the guest of Judge and
Mrs. George E. Lee.
Victor Eckman OF the Bingham Steam
Laundry has returned from a three
weeks trip to Kansas City and other
eastern points.
Earl Salt left camp the first Of the
week to reside in Ogden during the winter
Several members Of OQuirrh Lodge No
10. X. of p, intend to go to Tooele next
Wednesday evening to assist in instituting
a new lodge.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Assessment No. 2.

P. c, LINE & STONE COMPANY.
Principal place Of business. San T-aLs
City, Utah. Notice is hereby given that
ct a meeting Of the directors held on the
18th day Of December. 1903. an assessment
Of q cents per share was levied on tie
Immediately 20 J. j. Nav. secrefary "a
Commercial Club building. Salt Lake Cffv
Itah. ANY stock upon which this assess
ment may remain unpaid on the ian dav
OF January 1910, viii be delinquent ana
hoyeFtised for sale ct public auction. and
unless payment Is made before v-ir Is
sold on the I'd day Of February. 1910 ~
pay the delinquent assessment. topefbe-
with the cost Of advertising ana expenss
tO' 7al1' J, j.. May.
Sole r.,-. c,. Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
PARK CITY.

Especial to The Herald-Republican.)
Park City, Dec. 1S.-The regular meet
ing of the WOman's Athenaeum was held
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Z. p. LeCompte In Park avenue. Mrs.
r. =. Wight was the leader Of the lesson,
and she read an excellent paper on THE
Legion Of Our Country and read g
Christmas story Merrill Minnich and
Mary Townsend furnished music for the
occasion. The club will meet January 8
at the home of Mrs. r. E. Wight
There will be a big class Initiation by
the local Elks January II. Elks from
Salt Lake, ogden, Provo and Eureka are
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
A Barqoin Monday Table
Special at 70 price.
Capfar aisle Main sfOra

turned from an extended trip to their
former home in Iowa
A L. Warren was up from Salt Lake
Tuesday.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Fine Xmas Leather Goods

$3.50 leather hand bags, special 80. 249
$500 leather shopping bags. ......... $40
$500 genuine seal hand bags. ........ 499
$500 black patent leather bags. ..... 49a
$500 genuine seal hand bags. ....... 523
500 genuine calfskin bags ........ 5.2S
$3.50 genuine walrus bags, special -. 549
$1,000 genuine seal hand bags. .... TAO
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Genuine Cut Glass for Xmas
Gifts

Center aisle Main store.
Soc cut glass tumblers. .......... 49c
$500 cut glass pitchers ...........$ 349
$500 cut glass spoon trays. 249
$125 cut glass naples; special ...... 100
$500 cut glass naples; special ...... 179
SOC fancy cut glass shakers. .... 39c
75c fancy cut glass shakers. ...... 59c
$500 cut glass water bottles. .$549
Many more cut glass specials-see them.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Neckwear for Xmas Gifts
Center aisle. Main store.

Center aisle, Main store.
Black jet Dutch and Gibson collars, choice
Styles $3.50 to $500 values, $1.39
Fine lace and embroidered coat sets, many
exquisite patterns So to 81 values, $198
65c and 75c side ruffles for shirt waists-49c
65c and 75c stock collars, special, 49c.
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eve sell glove certificates. +"

Third South entrance.
Perrins gloves for women-fnest grades of
real French kid, $500 and 1925 the pair !;
also pique and overseam kid gloves, $3.50
and $1.75 the pair.
Women's long evening gloves in II, 16 and
20 button length, superior kid-$3.25 and
$3.50 the pair.
Ireland's guaranteed gloves in Xmas boxes,
one pair Of cape, one pair of kid and one pair
of mocha-regular $500 gloves, special, the
box, $500.
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French Plate Dressing Mirrors
Center aisle, Main store.

Center aisle, Main store.
$1.00 7-inch dressing mirrors. ........ $50
$125 5-inch dressing mirror. ......... 79o
$1.50 8-inch dressing mirror. ....... S119
$500 Finch dressing mirror. ......... 1.49
1926 9-inch dressing mirror. ....... 169
$275 10-inch. dressing mirror ...... 1913
$500 8-inch dressing mirror ......... 229
1926 1O-inch dressing mirror. ........ 2.49
1915 9-inch dressing mirror. ........ 2.79
$500 9-inch dressing mirror. ........ 3.49
~ TT
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
SONS OF VETERANS
TO ATLANTIC CITY
NEW JERSEYS SUMMER RESORT
WILL Be SCENE or NEXT
ANNUAL MEETING.

washington, Aug. 77.--Atlantic city,
M j was selected by the sons Of Vet
Grams today as the place for holding
the next annual encampment OF the
organization and Geo. w. Pollitt OF
Paterson n. j.. was elected command
er-in- chief after spirited contest,
Other officers were elected without
much OF d fight.
No date was fixed for the encamp-
ment, but it win be held at the same
time as the national encampnent OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic, the
date of which has not yet been de-
termined.
AT today's session Tt was decided
TO pass over until next year the ques-
tion Of joining with the sons OF con-
federate veterans in the erection Of d
peace monument in Washington.
The project to erect a monument In
this city In memory OF the victims Of
the blowing up Of the battleship Maine
was referred to special committee
which is directed to report to the next
encampment.
A majority Of the delegates to the
encampment left today for Richmond,
Va. to view the points of historic in
terest IN that city. They are expected
to return tonight and tomorrow viii
resume their sessions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
RUSSIA DROPS
OUT OF CONTEST
CAR WILL NOT COMPETE FOR
Z SHARE IN c4tNA's LOAN or
sso,OOOpOO.

St Petersburg, Aug. 27.-Russia has
dropped our definitely from the COM
petition for a share in the Hanlxow-
Sze- Chuen railroad loan Of $4,000, 900,
but has been given assurance at Pc
king that she will have portion OF
the next loan for railroad construc-
tion made BY China
The foreign Office has made diplo-
matte Representations to Picking in the
matter OF the concentration OF China
troops on the Russian frontier in the
Blagovye district where China
is conducting colonization schemes
According to unofhcial advices the
Mukden garrison has reinforcemente
of $4,000 men While these military
measures are not considered threaten
ing. there is uncertainty here with re-
gard to their object.
The question OF the collection OF
duties on the Sungari river win be q
subject Of special negotiation between
Russia and China. 1t involves also
the navigation OF the Amurs river.
Russia proposes to defend her rights
under the Aigun treaty, which have
brought about fiourishing inter-
change of trade In the Sungari basin
Mr.. Poppe, the Russian consul al
Tientsin. has been made consul gen
eral ait Harbin. where the consular
functions have been performed In the
past cojointly with his railroad duties
by General Horvath, the author OF the
plan FOR the administration OF the
Harbin municipality that caused
trouble with China.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
CHARGES MADE
BY HUNGARIAN
WORKMAN SAYS he WAS TAKEN
TO scHoENviLLE UNDER
FALSE PRETENsEs.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 27.-The first
testimony offered in the federal gov
ernment investigation into the charges
Of peonage against the officials OF the
Pressed Steel Car Company whose
1900 employees are on q strike in
which tt Ii alleged f0Ece wxs -used ID
compel the imported worlingmen %
work. developed late yesterday. The
Pressed Steel Car company's attorney
attempted to hold the man who tea-
tilted that he was made TO work
against his will, but this was prevent
attorney and the assistant federal dis
trict attorney.
All the testimony was taken today
in the form Of affidavits. OF the first
dozen witnesses called, little informa-
ton upon which TO base peonage
charges was ELECTED. the witnesses, for
the greater part, declared that their
food had been bad and their treat
ment rough. but citing no definite per
sons ais being responsible.
Alex Friedman, Hungarian of New
York, was the witness who made the
sensational charges of the day. He
said that he was brought here fifteen
days ago. with 100 other men from
New York, and alleges that they were
brought under false Impressions. He
said that the workmen were given
to understand there was no strike at
the works. He said he was in the
plant several days before he learned
of the strike. Friedman alleged that
the car company picked out the
strongest looking imported workmen
and made guards Of them He testi-
fed that these guards handled the
men in q rough manner Friedman did
not claim that he had been forced tc
stay inside the car plant, but stated
that he could point out men who had
been compelled to remain at work
against their Wills
Tomorrow the investigation will be
continued
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
Two Hundred Strike Breakers
at McKees Rocks Out
IMPORTED MEN HIRED BY PRESS.
ED STEEL CAR co. DECLARE
THEY WERE FED POOR FOOD
AND COMPELLED TO WORK
WHEN THEY WANTED TO oulT.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 27s-Imported
men. numbering 200. quit work today
at the Pressed steel Car Co, McKees
Rocks. and in body marched to the
bank OF the Ohio river where they say
they win camp until the company has
paid them for their work. After get
ting the money due them 1t Is their
Intention. 1t Is said. 70 return to their
homes in various eastern and western
cities.
These new men claim there were
only 300 workmen left in the plant and
that all of them win leave the mill
by tomorrow morning.
Poor food and uncongenial working
conditions, they say, actuated the
wholesale desertions.
The strikers and t1leir sympathizers
are jubilant today When the big
gate OF the plant swung open shortly
before 5 o'clock and 200 men marched
out, surprise was manifested through
out the strike district The news
spread quickly, however, and within a
few minutes both the strikers and inn
ported men were on the best OF terms.
Happy Frame Of Mind.
Probably for the first time since the
inception OF the strike nearly two
months ago. the strikers are In a happy
frame of mind. Many of them when
they heard the imported men were
leaving the mill by the hundreds be-
gan singing foreign songs that were
weird and tuneless. Fearing the many
desertions would have q bad effect, the
mounted troopers redoubled their vtg-
lance In the vicinity Of the works.
A majority of the imported men who
struck today arrived here from New
York on Friday. Aug. Is,
The men ailege that they were given
poor food, subjected to cruel treatment
and tnat they were forced to work
when they wanted to quit Three men
81 and weak, tainted sshsn prs faach~
I nd stf1p river bank
a large number Of men, 1t ID said
win come to the federal building dur
| Ing the day and make affidavit before
Special Agent Hoegland OF Washing
ton, D. c., sent here by the. department
OF justice for the purpose Of investi-
eating the alleged charges OF peonage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
MorHER ExpEcrEO ARREsT.
contractor's Wife Caught With Sons
Friend, says Lawyer Knew

Chicago, Aug. 27 The story Of a
wealthy society woman's sacrifice Of
her pride and honor that her husband
might have grounds for divorce pro-
ceedings was told yesterday by Mrs.
Catherine Glow, wife Of ID. E. Glow, a
contractor, after her arrest in COM
pany with a young friend Of her son
at hotel
Sohbing like a child with the reali-
cation Of the price she had paid for
freedom from her husband, the woman
prepared to try to retrieve her honor
and sustain the standing Of her home
for the sake of two sons Just old
enough to realize the position Of their
mother which she declares is q false
one
Mrs. Glow was arrested In company
with Al r. Triplett. musician just
out Of his teens, and friend Of her
son Warrants for each were sworn
out BY the husband, and the two were
taken to the county jail to await q
hearing
1T was all deliberately planned un-
der the advice Of my attorney and
with the knowledge of my children,
and | went to the hotel expecting to
be arrested. said Mrs. Glow last
night If that lawyer realized as ]
do how terrible is the price am pay
ing for my freedom he would have
never allowed me to ruin myself in
this way"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
THOUSANDS FLOCK
!. TO The AERODROME
WORLDS FAMOUS AViATORa
WILL ATTEMPT TO BREAK
RECORD MADE YEsTER-
DAY BY LATHAM.

Rheims. France. Aug. 27.--The aerial
races now in progress here are daily
arousing increased interest and excite
ment throughout France as well as
In Europe generally. Published ac-
counts of the marvellous flights In
which record after record has been
broken have gripped the public at
tention and thousands of people are
flocking hither from All parts Of tha
continent.
The programme for today includes
the finals In the Grand Prix De la
Champagne or competition for the
greatest distance covered without taxi
ing on fresh supplies of fuel and oil
which carries the largest prize Of the
meeting.
The record to-day stood s5.sS miles
made by Latham yesterday in 2 hours
Is minutes and 3-5 seconds and the
contest today promised to be an ex-
citing one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
.socIgTY WOMAN m sMAsHup.
Two Grand Forks Matrons Have Peri
Ious Runaway Experience,

TWO Grand FORKS Mafr0HS Rave Perf-
lous Runaway Experience.
Grand Forks NJ d.. Aug. 27.-Mrs.
%. M Hatcher and Mrs Fred Barth-
olomew two prominent society women
Of this city, narrowly escaped death
about $3.50 o'clock last evening, when
their horse became frightened and ran
away, throwing Mrs. Hatcher out after
going half a block Mrs BarthoIo-
new landed IN sand pile a block
further on. The horse, splendid ami
NAL owned by Mr.. Bartholomew, was
caught dragging behind him the wreck
OF fine buggy.
Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs. Hatcher
were driving In front OF the Hotel
Northern when another horse and
buggy ran into them ia such way as
to take of one Of the wheels OF their
buggy The horse was or IKE d
flash.
Mrs. Hatcher was thrown part way
over the dashboard and lay there help
less until the first turn was reached.
when she was thrown out on tho pave
ment, but fortunately was only bruis-
ed. Mrs. Bartholomew who was
driving, at the next corner, was
thrown out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-27
CITY OFFICES
SOLD IN MARKET
MONTREAL CIVIC SCANDAL
PROBE BRINGS OUT VERY
STARTLING TESTIMONY.

Montreal, Aug. 81. Before the gov
ernment investigation into Montrears
civic affairs. Rodolphe Brunei, who
has testified that he acted as a GO
between contractors and the council
and who is alleged to have taken a
percentage Of so cents yard on paw.
ing contracts passing through his
hands, yesterday swore he financed
the elections Of eleven aldermen. He
produced books to show the names
and the amounts paid.
He acknowledged having provided
the money to elect an alderman for
Deiormier, the newly created ward
when he needed one vote to secure
the big batch OF contracts, and thai
his man was elected and yoted for the
contract. The investigation has
shown that public offices by the score
have been held at fixed prices.