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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30

The killing, OF the provision to
make columbus's birthday a legal
holiday in West Virginia was anoth-
er solar plexus for the bankers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30

ut IS reported that italy is pre-
pairing to tax bachelors. 1t seems
that a horrible hoo-doo Of some kind
is pursuing the poor Duke Of the
lA6rhzzi.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
An Old Derelict.

"A friend of Mr.. Bryan's com
plains that the newspapers are nav
ing little attention to him these now
adays. Sure. Too busy printing stun
about another wreck.-Pittsburg
Gazette Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
idea to say that the latter may not
explain why it should not be done.
Fine idea.-Charleston Gazette.
Opposition DWindles.

A very liberal rivers and harbors
bill is now pretty certain to be pass
ed by Congress which means there
will be no cessation in the work OF
improving the Ohio river. The op-
position to the appropriation has
dwindled away until it is practically
assured the measure will become a
law, and carry not less than fifty mil
lions for the Notwithstanding
Sentinel.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
Soc Damask Towels 29c

These towels are strictly all linen, very
line damask, and in tire Sizes extra large.t
large and medium sizes, handsome de-
signs, some have the hand drawn effects,
with deep knotted fringe. Some of the
handsomest SOC towels you ever saw.
Don't let this opportunity go by, take adj
vantage Of this sale. Saturday night, zoe.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30

Ground Hog LAY has been one of
the Hon. Presley Morris's specialties
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
1Oc Linen Torchon
Laces 3Bc

Large line of all linen Tonchon laces,
ranging in width from one to three inches,
in sets; laces and insertions TO match.
This is the lace bargain of the year. Sat
urday night only 1-2c yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
15c Long Cloth SIC I'd.

Splendid quality at 15c yard to be sold
by the bolt, 70 yards in piece, for 81 90.
Don't neglect this opportunity; lay in a
supply for Spring sewing. The quantity
is limited; come early Sale price, IL
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
35c suitings l5c

Cotton siiitings in the new wide vale
cheWon effects, solid colors, good shades
for waists and suits, also plaid suitings.
All sold at 35c yard. Sale price 15c yd,.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
1Oc Outing Cloth 64c

To reduce stock before invoicing, will
sell regular 1oc Outing Cloth in neat
stripe and check effects, elegant light
styles and some few dark styles to select
from. Saturday night only 674c yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
SIPS and $50 Bed
Spreads 98c

These are spreads that sold special at
SIPS TO $50; plain hemmed or fringed.
They are slightly soiled, though otherwise
good as gold at regular prices. Sattr-
day night, 98c
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
s1.OO Drab and White
Corsets 39c

Regular dollar corsets, some are Slight
ly soiled, though most Of them are clean,
but just few of style; most all sizes
in this assortment. They should go
quickly, so come early for choice selec-
ton and your size.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-30
$l.OO Black Tafeta S9c

This is Cur famous Yellow Edge" taf-
feta, full one yard wide; our name and
wear guarantee woven in the selvedge;
every yard guaranteed. 1t has been tried
and tested. Our customers tell us that it
wears better than silks at 81 so yard. Sat
urday night only, sec yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
NEWS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO WOMEN READERS OF THE STAR



Men appreciate tenderness. They
value the little proofs Of love every
whit as much an "A woman long
Just as keenly to hear those three
little wordn--thc sweetest IN any
language when spoken by the right
lips. And yet many girls. ig
noraRtly or wllully. ignore this.
and absolutely Htaryo their lovers.
az TAR o. any expression OF their
love n concerned
IL plcaHef a man 10 see the won.
an he lovoh gentle and confederate
Ia her home life He may appear
TO be a trfle Jealous. possibly, of
tho duties that absorb some OF the
Time which might be devoted 20
himself Yet IN his heart he would
not have her one iota less loving
to her own people. He knows the
truth of the old saw. and how good
an omen Il ~ for the future.
A certain mAideniy dignity nj.
ways pleakes man. Underneath
the girlieh love OF Fun and pleasure
he delights 10 know there Ia a
sturdy selfrcapect that Will respect
his rights as we'll as her own.
Il pleases man 10 mud the won.
an no loves cumpanionable and
able 10 take an interest In the
things that interest him to meet
a smiling face on which frowna are
unknown. and a pair OF bright eyes
that grow brighter as they seek
bis own. or cloud at sorrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
TELL ME- A STORY"
CttuDRrN,s PlAYTINsT
THE COON HUNT
.rtILDRrN's PLAY

Everybody was scurrylng round
after supper to get things ready for
the raccoou hunt Guns must be
cleaned. shot procured. rubber
boots and old clothes hunted up. the
lanterns must be filled with OIL. and
a midnight lunch was being pre-
pared. Everybody Was excited
even the dogs. Two Of the neigh
Dor boys we're going with Jim and
his father. and. of course. the two
dogs.
After a long tramp through corn
fields and pastures 10 the woods the
dogs struck scent. and then they
struck lively pace TO follow over
fences and through creeks. where
ism tumbled headlOng Into the
swamp reeds, Retting plastered with
mud. The dogs chased one coon w
a tree, and when the men caught
up Jtm's father balanced the lantern
on TOD Of his boys head so IL would
light up the loser branches. Sure
enough IL was reflected IN Mr..
Coons eyes, which glowed Ike two
balls Of lire. Taking careful aim NJ
the space between the eyes Jim's
father fired and down fell Mr.. Coon.
Here they stopped 20 eat their
lunch. and then, as the DOGS found
another scent. they started on.
Nothing was 10 be heard bat the
yelp Of the dogs. cracking Ga twiBs
and occasional boots OF an owl
From the delighted yelps Of the
dogs they knew another coon was
freed. As this fellow was too high
In the tree 10 be seen with the Ian
tern. It was decided " tie Jim's
coat around the tree trunk and
leave the coon 10 stay in his tree all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
CYNTHIA GREYS
LETTERS

There seems 90 be growing de-
sire for highly spleed food such as
Hungarian goulaAh and dishes OF
that Tx. Mexican dishes are pep
perry and appetixing. and many
nnrthcrnera who have visited in
Mexico and partRksn OF their food
come back with a new and acquired
taste Some OF these recipes make
splendid one-diah suppora. which a
busy mother may serve and feel
assured that she IL not neNieetful
Of her little flock.
Anxious" Mrs. a. j." "YounE
Houzckoep~r and r. =. d" wish
recipe Cor chile con carne. or
Mexican chile. and ! am very glAd
% give tho ono I use. Possibly Y
h. not the real Mexican recipa. but
II l. very good. make q with
beefateak. The meat ia Drowned in
olive oil then covered closely and
cooked Until tender with little
water. rix rcd chllnH which have
been sfewcd and run through a
scivc arc added VITA little garlic
aud thyme ard two cups ~ boiled
rice When ready @ serve The
gravy must be thickened with flour
or corn meal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
A GREAT CURSE OF MODERN LIFE

There Us no more serious danger
to health than the presence Of too
much uric acid in the body. II is
the duty Of the kidneys TO rid the
system Of uric poisons as fast as
they accumulate. When the kid
noya fail to do this work thor
oughly. uric acid attacks begin.
first in one part. then In another
The cause of these attacks is SO
likely to be mistaken. even by a
doctor, that 20 Is we'll to post your
self on the subject. II uric acid
troubles are recognized in the be-
ginning, Il Is easy 90 cure the
weakened Kidneys with Doans
Kidney pills. and when the kid
neys are working right again, the
uric acid will be driven off as fast
as Il gathers In the urine.
II Is dangerous TO neglect sick
kidneys. Il leaves the uric acid
free TO attack and damage every
organ OF the body. The bloods gets
SO thick with waste matter that
It moves slowly the heart beats
uueerly, the veins and arteries
harden; uric acid crystals are de-
posted in muscles and joints. and
are likely to form into sediment.
gravel and stones In the Kidneys
and bladder; dropsy swellings APP
pear and the gradual tendency is
towards Brights disease.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
The Popular wife.

As rule. the young married
woman Ia exceedingly attractive
She has gained experience and
knowledge of mankind which
stands her In good stead. Her
household cares aud responsible.
ties have developed tact. and the
many experiences which befall
every married woman have inspir.
ed feeling OF sympathy.
She realizes that she IL not all
Important. however fascinating she
uny DO. Man Ia naturally authori
tative. and he likes bis power
recognized lie also has bis little
vantties. and she who In clever
enough ia discover and appreciate
Ibih IL certain 10 be favorltc
u seems n pity that kris do not
cultivate wider and broader views
~ life. A young glfl umy be pretty
and inierosiing as we'll. Careful
Systematic ruhdlnE IN powerful
aid In stimulating conversation.
and the cultivation Of observation
rill encourage sympathy. which IN
SO potent a factor OF social success
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

"a. X. Adair. n western detective.
was being compllmented In Grand
Rapids. says the New York Trib-
nnc, about an absconding banker
Die had run to earth
"Oh. the man gave himself
away" said Mr. Adair. "Ilc SHE'D
too much. Everything seemed. In
his morbid mind. to point suspic.
l4ons at him. lie was like the old
Iawiddy woman.
n IAN old WILDLY woman went 90
8n undortaker's to order a coffin
for her deceased husband.
s. lie was very. very. very good
H. me" sho said. and III have "A
toffln OF the best yellow pine
Yes. madam Thatn be St4.'
bald the undertaken. And what
hind Of trimmings viii you have on
fhe coffin?'
q 'Trimmin'sl cried the WILDLY
soman And right well Sc know,
H. spalpoen. that III have no trim.
minis at all. when IL was trimmin's
that the poor lad died OF. bad luck
40 'emff"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
..,os Pie THAT HAS NO
enIAL.
..,.os PEACH PUDDING.

. ouars az milk in double
- ana let Il heat Break =
- =. ma a bowl. saving 3 whites
- .- ~ Beat minutes aud
= ~ 4 cup Il sugar When the
- 7. TX 49, po1lr the egEs and sugar
-, "A stirring constantly iet
- sNast i've or ten minutes, IN
~ ,A,ssans Ike cream Take
- llre. add = pinch OF SAT- ana ,,.'
-. ~. rool a teaspoon ot .aniia'
~ ! sheet Of sponge cake N
s -. aud lay on a platter cut
- ". Cover top With a layer
! nssasa and sveetencd peach.
go lrvsA or canned. and pour
r. - Il the cool cestard Beat
3. 80 ssiff add 3 tablespoons Of
~, ard Pile on the cusiard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
WHO EVER

Heard a welllin ring2
or sat on his hostess right hand ?
or Joined "A young lady in a cup
Of tea?
or saw a rafter split with laugh.
teri
. Or caught a COW with a COW.
catcher?
or fairly raised a roof with his
shouts?
or dropped HIS eyes on the
ground2
or witherod his enemy with a
glance?
or was frozen by one?
or stabbed by the same?
or had his heart run away with
his head2
or hitched his wagon 20 n star?
or ran a Joke into tef ground2
or saw little pitcher with big
earsY
or a cat that would give seven
cents o'look at a king?-R s. V. r..
Harpers Weekly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Ealizntalse Sauce-Haif a tea.
sHnssl Of butter. the juice Of half
tesan. a half teacupful Of boiling
MAJ. TWO salrspconfuls Of salt. a
hss II cayenne pepper and the
y'ss q tTo eggs. Beat the butter
IA cream. and gradually stir In
y gulks "a che eggs: then beat In
= lsrou juice and seasoning. Put
y eewi into saucepan Of boiling
vtsr. and when the sauce begins
> Aisksn pour in the boiling wa
lE, stirring all the time until II
akss ca the consistency Of Gus
'lfa D. not cook too long. and
s'is again Tor a moment after tax
rz 1 from the fire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

ne real for sure German potato
~ i made IN this way; Slice
= hrgs Onion and cut up fine. mix
= half teaspoon pepper. the
- a sab and sugar. two slices
! A.eou cut into dice and fried
s~sn Pa, a half cup Of vinegar
!. ~ hacon fat. pour over sliced
= hsllea potatoes which have
- mixed With the above. When
! salaa Il cold II Is ready To serve
4. mcsl delicious.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Anxious Mother asks for a tn
male recipe Boil one large chicken
with sufficient salt five chopt~d
onions. one piece ~ garlic. five
cloves. five hiisples. two chile rod
peppers and stick ~ cinnamon
when the chicken ts tender take al
the meat from the bones and cut
into nunii pieces strain tho broth
and return 20 The fire with tho meat
and enough corn meal % make
mush. Altar boiling 10 minutes add
one can u corn and ~ pounds ~
seeded raislnH. one cup ~ peas and
a cup u string beans cut up. Aad
cayenne pepper O. taste. And Of
munh - not thick enough. add a
ilttis more meal tfil corn huaka
with tho utunh tying them NJ care
fully. Roll or steam half hour
and serve.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

The pains from uric acid attacks
are characteristic. backache. sci.
atiea. muscular or artieular rheu-
matism, neuralgia, lumbago. pains
through the hips and groin. head.
ache and nervous disorders. When
sediment appears in the urine and
you begin TO feel odd twinges OF
pain. the Kidneys are not doing
their duty aud treatment with
Doan's Kidney Pills should be be.
gun at once. What this remedy has
done for others it will do for you.
SEATTLE PROOF.
Mrs. b. J. Roy. 1909 f. Madison
ST., Seattle. Wash. says II know
that Doan's Kidney Pills are ef.
tective In cases of kidney trouble,
and consequently do not hesitate
to recommend them. | suffered
from sharp pains across the small
of my back, sometimes changing
TO a dull. heavy ache that robbed
me OF all ambition. | finally pro-
cured a box of Doan's Kidney Pills
from the Kennedy Drug Co, as
they were highly recommended.
and | must say that nothing could
have suited my case better. After
using them the pains and aches
quickly disappeared and felt as
II | had been given a new lease OF
life"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Dear Misp Grey am troubled
with constant pcrHpirinE u the feet
Can you give me a remedy
r. l. ~. u.
A--Put powdered alum IN the
shoes each morning. Soak the feet
each might IN hot. strong salt water
Change tho hose every other day.
After walking until 'hn feet are per-
spring change the shoes as soon as
possible do not allow the feet 20
continue 20 sweat then cool down IN
this wot condition
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Shlrred silk facinRa on broad
.brimmcd velvet hats for little girls
are quite fashionable The crowns
are simply draped with silk ribbon
and a large bow Ia tied az one side
The new plaids make handsome
little suits. and they come In most
Exquisite color bleudings In the
light brilliant colors they are much
used for small girls frocka and top.
coats. which are trimmed with vel.
vet Of contrasting color or black
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
FASHIONS

The broad belt OF satin shirred
In folds and fastening at one side
Is a novelty.
For travellers there are folding
umbrellas which ut into the suit
case
Passemcnterie ornaments with
tassels trim frocks, wraps and
hats.
Folded hoods Of velvet with
scarfs OF rajah are FOR auto wear
The heavy ulster OF tweed or
choyiot Is among the best OF wraps
for girls.
Fine nainsook tucked to Initiate
crepe Is made mp into untrimmed
blouses.
Bands Of fur trim everything from
hats and scarfs to hens Of street
skirts.
Lingerie ribbons with tag ends.
ready 10 run through beading, come
L., fstse..traYd lauqfha
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
Wise Salesman.

Lady Customer want TO look
at some false hair
Salesman Yes, ma'am. what
shade does your friend want?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Dear Mias Grey. what u good
for oily complexion7 My forehead
looks very greasy g. r. u.
A--Wanh with hot CASTLE soap
euds, Follow by rinsinR in clear hot
then In clear cold water. Then
sponge the forehead and nose with
alcohol Repeat twice daily DO not
rub or pinch the skin. Cut down tho
fats IN your diet Drink cold water
freely
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

lseAer good salad Il this. Peel
nfaAee some large. firm tomatoes
Lxae slices Be about half an inch
IA csi vith a sharp knife and
a saeh slice spread a layer Of thin.
&C American dairy cheese. Put a
Ernn4 siiee Of tomatoes over the
:aesss and q small spoonful OF may.
NsziN oTer all. Serve on lettuce
.xr4s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Princess dWaldemur OF Denmark
is the only woman In the world
who could take full command OF a
battleship. She has had the hon
orary title OF admiral conferred
upon her and IL privileged to wear
the uniform of that rank.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

She-What course do you intend
TO pursue at colleges Reggie7
Reggle--Burlesque and yaude-
Vile, principally.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
OuAy The wisdom Of
CYlTIILAGREY

PeER strong solution OF washing
va down water pipes to clear
4 salad should be- thoroughly
alisa. served On chilled plates
~ WITH 4 CALLED dressing to be
rally good.
40 INIT Ia a medicine OF ma.
Mthing could be more
ss.saoms for man, woman or
sAa' and although green fruit IL.
eopfsf, almost as fatal az
rsoa. ~ ripe fruit Is a health
.3aiiEs Yet there are fruits
= many persons cannot eat.
~ asaI persons are nauseated
- Ealing bananas; strawberries
= 49, singing rash 10 appear on
= ~ and sometime the entire
! PERSONS to whom the fruit
~ E.son; the acid Of some ap.
~ ~ eaHse stomach disorder
-. .lo'ent headache. Grapes are
800 eIoH a. one Of the most
=. ia fruits, but II IS the inlce.
Ne sour pulp IA anything but
s.ss'e Tor persons with acid
a. -. Peaches served with
nave been known h. cause
-. sssaiest suffering. since the
49, 49, aoura the fruit and turns 10
w. = making a most unWhole.
~. 200 These are the bad re-
nv. a !. On the other hand we
mss, = persons being helped by
~ Zap. sIApe vine. eating rlpe au-
\ Z galed peaches and ripe peara
,s,,.,s -, TO watch the effects of
vIsss,..., IrHits-if beneficial cat
". Is.ay q them IN season; If
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

night He would be afraid to pass
the coat. and whom II was light they
would come back and catch him
They knew that only once In a while
viii coon venture past a mans
coat when tied around a tree. And
thus the coon hunt ended.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Cinnamon toast In served with
ample sauce. Shape thin hot toast
with cooky cutter. and spread
with n cream of butter and sugar
seaaoned with cinnamon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

and Jet eabuehons. And 81 inches
across. think Of "a.
The other one IL about &c inches
vide and il model pattern hat
reduced from only $3.50 20 SIS
The hat IL green velvet OF a new
shade. very light The feathers are
broad ostrich tips and cover The
crown in a graceful shower The
broad brim ia faced with black vel
vet which gives the finishing touch
to n most artistic combination.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Dear Miss Grey: My daughter Is
~ How shall che wear her hair in
order TO make q look fluffy She
does not like Il eombed straight hack.
ANXIOUS
Apart n, roll Il az the sides
loosely and braid " IN two braids
Cross n in the back and bring a.
around tho head. cross u IN front
and pin u fast There ie no pro,tier
way for the young Eirl 10 wear her
hair than thiA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Lettuce salad isimpFuTed hy add
ing q hare-hcileA egg chopped fine
to each plate q salad Place the
chopped sgg IN ! moand IN the cen
ter Of lettuce leaves. Put an extra
dash OF cayenne Ia she French
trsssing and q little onion juice
ln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Has there been a milllner's con.
spiracy to make us buy two sunday
hats this winters These beEullng
dealers in hats assured US early In
the season that smaller hats we're 10
be worn and now just look AZ this
sketch ~ hats seen Ia an ultra.
fashionable establishment
The smallest hat tn the shop Is
turhan 70 inches across and inches
high. and the largest one IL Just 81
Inches across. That doesn't look as
u small hats are rust the thing.
does ltg
This turhan Is a drapcd one ~
amethyst beaver cloth. simply
trimmed with a band OF gold en-.
hruldery across the front and a
broad conventional bow OF velvet
In the back
The largest one "a a blue French
felt trimmed with a large satin bow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13
v.o.,,rlan sous.

eps vegetarian soup Is made In
4. say. Prepare taTee carrots.
- nrnlps and three onions BY
uzIas ard pairing them. Thea
81 .Asm and sort them In a lit'
) hsh lard or drlpplnss until =
fasa brown Cut up a head Of
1sry and put IN and FRY a few
rsaiss. Add two cloves, one tea
rooafnl Of salt. one.half teaspoon
Il u mild pepper. e little parsley
ns a little grated nntmeg Cover
stsh three quarts Of water and sim
rer for three hours
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

Lingerie ribbons with tag ends.
ready 10 run through beading come
In tw0-yard longtha.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

FoSS strong solution OF washing
va Iowa water pipes TO clear
ben.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

salad should be thoroughly
aliea. served On chilled plates
a slih 4 CALLED dressing to be
rally good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-13

IT,! :.
ose-snI
X ! ~ II
- e,j
,~.A
Ns8 9I
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-02
FEDERAL AID PROMISED IN
PITTSBURG GRAFT INQUIRY

Pittsburg, Dec. % Representatives
of the Voters League, the civic reform
organization that precipitated the mu-
nicipal scandal by causing the arrest of
seevn members of the city council and
two bankers, have announced that they
have received assurances of federal help
in the forthcoming prosecutions.
The department of justice has taken
steps, it is announced. to investigate
thoroughly all national banks serving
as depositaries for city funds Testi-
mony at the preliminary hearing was
that $176, 900 had been corruptly used
in influencing the selection of deposi-
taries, but up to this time only 81, 500
Of this sum has been accounted for an
only one bank publicly mentioned 1t
is the intention of the department of
justice to learn if any other national
banks contributed to the $176, ZOO. 1t
is also the intention of the department,
according to the league representa-
tives, to begin prosecutions against for
mer President Ramsey and former
Cashier Vilsack, of the German Ma
tional bank, on charges Of illegally
using the banks funds