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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
STANDARD OIL INTERESTS BACK
ING TALLIFERRO OF FLORIDA.

Dear Mr.. Watson:-If you know
OF any way to help us here in Florida
to get rid of Standard Oil Talliferro
and get in a peoples man like Bro
Ward-please get to work. The vote
is very close; possibly Broward will
lead by 100 votes. Before election
all Of Talliferro's crowd and about
half of BroWard's expected Taliaferro
to be nominated in the first primary.
Therefore Broward's phenomenal race
has encouraged his supporters very
much, and completely routed the Tai
1aferrO supporters. If money can
buy the place for Taliaferro it will be
spent, as his crowd can command any
amount, but I believe he is doomed,
and that Broward will win out. Still
we need your help.
/ am a subscriber to both your
periodicals, and an admirer of your
work. Very truly,
JAMES SINCLAIR.
Florida.
Answer
While I cannot help but feel sorry
that my friend, Claude L'Engle-of
whom I have a high opinion-did
not make better showing, I real
lied that after Broward entered the
race, the reform vote would, logical
ly, go to him. 1t is pity they could
not have pooled their issues and
worked together against the corpora
ton candidate, Taliaferro.
Now, am perfectly willing to help
Governor Broward in any way posi-
bic. l feel it to be service to the
country to rid it of such Standard
Oil henchman as the Senator who
has so long used his place in national
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
LON LIVINGSTON PAYS $50. PER
YEAR OF YOUR MONEY FOR
SHOEING GOVERNMENT
HORSES
HORSES.

Dear Sir:-Several times, when
L have needed information, I've
sought it at your fount of knowl-
edge, and have, in no instance, come
away lacking. In every instance you
nave favored me with a prompt re-
ply; either by personal letter or in
me JeffersOnian. In my case. at
least, you've done what you say you
will do.
Now, that you have been patient
over a few things" I'd like to have
your opinion concerning some others.
I'm down here, in Tattnall, looking
on, and am getting pretty we'll
tickled." You know, they can't
bother a fellow for just looking.
Nope. Can't tax me for that. There
are two things that are not taxable:
myself, for looking on, and U. S.
bonds.
L notice that some one has said
that things" are 'shore" enough
gettin' warm-up in the Tenth. Yes;
that's very warm climate. How
ever, If those candidates get too busy
to see the comet, the majority of
them, after the election. can get
pretty good idea of it by taking a
retrospective view of themselves. The
tail OF comet, as you know, is al
ways the broadcast thing about it;
also, the thinnest. That warm tenn
perature is being felt some down
here. We're feelin' something, land
nearest the sound thereof, but cans't
not tell whence it cometh and with
er it goeth.'
Isn't it gratifying that the majority
rule doesn't work in no1itics2 Mvl
II it did we'd have officers galore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
3 ed BUGS

Short, warm nights and bed-bugs go
together. You may not be able to
control the short, warm nights, but
you can get hustle on Mr.. Bed-bug.
The remedy is this: To one quart of
gasoline add one teaspoonful of -
and apply this mixture to all parts
infested by Mr.. Bug, and you can
then sleep unmOlested until the baby
cries for drink of water, or the
owls get after the chickens. The in
gredient omitted above is my secret,
which l will let you son to" for only
rs cents, coin, money order or post
age stamps, and which you would not
be without for ten dollars. 1t can be
bought at any drug store, or from
any physician, for cents, making
the quart of sure exterminator of
bed-bugs cost you about 10 cents.
A recipe for making one of the
best 1iniments you ever saw will be
sent free to all who send rs cents for
the recipe for preparing the bed-bug
remedy. Address
r. E. THOMPSON, Toomsuba, Miss.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
WANTS DATA ON CONGRESSMAN
BELL.
BELL.

Dear Sir:-While in Congress you
did more for the rural people by Sc
curing an appropriation to give the
rural people the free mail delivery
service. If for no other reason.
every country person should love and
cherish the name of Tom Watson.
L am glad we have a man in our
dearly loved Southland that will
stand for her rights, and who is will
ing to give each section equal recog-
milton as far as right goes.
was impressed very much when
l read the letter from Miss Eva Wof-
ford, and, I'll be very frank, it ex-
pressed my views from beginning to
end.
You are misquoted on the Foreign
Mission question by our preachers;
they will leave the impression that
you are opposed to it in any form.
AS [ understand you, and as you have
before stated, you are only opposed
to the modern system of Foreign
Missions
How did our Congressman, Thos
M. Bell, from the 9th district vote
on the tariff question?
Thanking you in advance for this
inforation, I am
Your friend,
JOHN K. KENIRNER.
Leaf, Ga.
Answer.
1t is very good of you to give me
such generous cooperation. Am glad
that you try to keep me set right on
the ma flor of ForoioD N4ioo;o~.
Tom Bells vote was rotten on the
lumber tariff: he voted with the
trusts against the people.
T. E. w.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
6be -Jeffersonlan
Old Man Peepul Waking Up and Ready
to Help Tote His Part

councils to vote for the corporate in
terests against the people. So late
as the last session, when the new
tariff bill was being framed, he went
to the rescue of the trusts whenever
his vote was indispensable. His vote
in favor of the lumber trust, when
the Denver platform demands the re-
moval of all duty upon lumber, and
the putting of lumber, wood-pulp,
logs and timber upon the free list,
was an outrageous breach of his con-
tract, and an infamous betrayal of
the common people. To make that
vote all the more criminal, it was in
favor of Taliaferro's own pocket and
against the interest of those who
have to build houses and fences and
to make other improvements which
necessitate the purchase of any form
of timber and lumber. He is per-
sonally interested in the lumber trust
himself, and, therefore, had no legal
right to vote. But he did it all the
same, and voted for his own pocket
against the pockets of a million men
in Florida, who have had since to
feel the effect of it in buying higher
priced lumber.
In my Recollection, he voted also
against free iron ore, and for a duty
on coal. Be this as it may, his vote
in favor of himself, and his partners
in the lumber trust, ought to be
enough to consign him to irretrieva-
BILE defeat, because his platform
bound him, in honor and conscience,
to vote to put lumber on the free list
You can use this letter in any way
that you like, and you may say to
Governor Broward, or any of his
managers, that I propose, in the
weekly JeffersOnian, to show up
Taliaferro's record in it's true colors,
and they may have as many extra
copies as they like for actual cost.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) THOS. E. WATSON.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
LIGHT BEGINNING TO BEAM IN
THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

Dear Sir:-I have just finished
reading my second copy of The JEFF,
and l endorse all you say; the day is
not far off when pure air and sun
shine will beam in all our govern
ment Offices. We can then put in
the men we desire, and men who will
serve the interests of our common
country; men with backbone enough
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26

General Counsel, the wide world
can't beat it, Say, Mr.. President, do
you doubt for moment the social
ed leaders envy your position? Well
they may, for the thing is going to
break loose in Georgia, shore.
Count on the ''Boys" in this meek"
Again thanking you, I am
Truly yours, j. O. GARRISON.
Ludowici Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
HOW ABOUT 1T. ADAM?

Dear Sir:-I would like for you to
tell us what has our M. c., Adam M.
Byrd, of the 9Th Mississippi, done be-
sides drink whiskey and draw his
pay? He's been there eight years
and wants to go back, and oblige.
r. H. SMITH.
Bay Springs, Miss, r. D. 2.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
ORDWAY FOOT PLASTERS

A Positive Cure for Sciatica, Weak and
Painful Knee and Ankle Joints
and HabituaI Cold Feet.
These are absolutely the best Foot
Drafts obtainable. They are made to
fit the soles of the feet and are worn
without inconvenience. Put up in pairs
and mailed on receipt of price, S5 cents
per pair. Address
j. A. DAVIS, Smyrna, Ga,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-05-26
ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE FIRM
OF PEEPUL & co. HEARD
FROM.

Dear Sir:-As a member of the
firm of Old Brother Peepul, the
writer thinks he has a perfect right
to write and thank you-the Presi-
dent and General Counsel of said
firm for the bill of particulars
published in your issue of the 5th
inst, first page. AS President and
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
NEW YORK CENTRAL MEN
GET I PER CENT RAISE
Company Voluntarily Increases
Its Annual Pay Roll a
Total $2,500,O00

NEW YORK. April There was real
money in the April FOOLS day purse
the men of the New York Central
picked up today.
After a special meeting of directors, a
general order was issued increasing by
per cent the pay of all employees on
the New York Central lines east of
Buffalo who now earn 5000 a month or
less.
Vice President C. f. Daley said the
directors of the Lake shore & Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the
Big Four probably would take similar
action.
The order goes into effect at once.
Those employees whose demands for a
wage increase are now under advise
ment-namely, the telegraphers, the
trainmen and conductors-are not in
cluded as a settlement with them will
be reached on a separate basis.
Directly affected are the locomotive
engineers and firemen, and the entire
clerical force. Yard switchmen and
yard conductors received an advance of
cents an hour under separate classi-
fication, in accordance with the agree
ment recently reached through the fed
eral board of arbitration.
It is estimated the general increase
will cost the eastern divisions of the
New York Central lines $2,500,000 a
year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
j. s. To ATTACK
CLASS COMPANY
Imperial Corporation Is Trust,
Say Federal Officials,
After Investigation

PITTSBURG, April 1T was learned
tonight that, after three months in
vestigation, federal officers are ready
to present to a special grand jury here
next Monday evidence that the I'm
perial Window Glass company is
trust, in violation of the Sherman act.
The corporation. formed under the
laws of West Virginia, Is said to con-
troll thirty-three large window glass
factories in eleven states.
The company has factories and Of
fees in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mas
sachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia. Many prominent glass
manufacturers from these states are
said to have been served with sub
poenas to appear before the grand jury
as witnesses.
United States Attorney Jordan said
tonight:
1.-The investigation of the Imperial
window Glass company has been un-
der way for ninety days and agents of
the department of justice have visited
everyone of the thirty-three plants
operated under the charter of the COM
pany.
1.-THE company was incorporated in
West Virginia early this year and its
alleged control Of the window glass
business is to be investigated with in
tent to show that it is monopoly in
restraint of trade.
1.-THE Imperial Window Glass COM
pany is a holding organization, the
manufacturers pooling their output
and selling through the company ex-
clusively. Prices have been compared
with those of the American Window
Glass company and there is but slight
difference"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
BALL|NGER COMMITTEE
IS HOPELESSLY DIVIDED

WASHINGTON, April las the Bal
linger-Pinchot hearing progresses indi-
cations multiply that the congressional
committee is so seriously split along
party lines that a unanimous report
is oeyond the bounds of possibility.
The Democratic members have gone
so far as to notify their Republican
colleagues that the Democrats will
participate in the executive sessions of
the committee, but only on the under
standing that the Democrats shall be
free TO announce in the public meetings
their votes and their contentious that
take place during the private sittings.
Recent executive sessions have not
been harmonious, especially those of
today and of Saturday last, when the
question of compelling Secretary Bal
linger to testify as the first witness
for the defense" was under consider
alton.
Following last Saturdays session the
Democrats announced that, with the
exception of Senator Purcell of South
Dakota they had voted in favor OF
compelling the secretary of the inte-
rior to appear at once. Representative
Madison of Kansas, insurgent voted
with the Democrats.
whether Mr.. Madison will vote with
the Democratic members when the ver-
dict comes to be taken is a question.
Senator Purcell voted with the Re-
publicans last Saturday simply because,
as a lawyer, he declared the defense
should have the right to call its witt
nesses at its pleasure, the same privi-
lege being granted TO the prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
VILLAGE IS ENCULFED
BY LAVA FROM ETNA

CATANIA, April IA river of lava
from the active craters of Mount Etna
today invaded Lisi plain, flowing in the
direction of Cisterna and Regina. Bor-
relic does not appear to be in danger.
Another stream is advancing slowly
toward Mount Nocilla. Late today the
lavatic flow engulfed Cavaliero, viii
lage of fifty houses. The inhabitants
escaped.
Expert opinion concerning the activi-
ty of Mount Etna is pessimistic. Frank
A. Perrett, the assistant director of
the royal observatory on Mount Vesu-
vius, thinks the volcano still contains
a considerable quantity of lava and
cessation of the eruptions probably
would be only temporarily.
Prof Rico, director of the Mount
Etna observatory, has been forced to
abandon his post after passing hours
of terror there. He said tonight:
zone could not stand the deafening
and horrible roar of the volcano for
more than one day. 1t would certainly
drive him mad"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
JURY ACQUITS BANKER
BUT VOICES HIS GUILT

PORTLAND, Ore, April 1.-The jury
in the case of Walter H. Moore, in
dicted president of the defunct Oregon
Trust and Savings bank, late this
afternoon returned a verdict of not
guilty. The jury was out more than
thirty hours.
The jury's report was the most re-
markable ever returned by a jury in
Oregon, and has few equals in Ameri
can Jurisprudence, according to the
lawyers engaged in the case and others
who have followed the trial from its
inception. 1t recommended that Moore
be the recipient of most severe censure
of the court for his guilty knowledge
and participation in the unlawful and
dishonest acts relative to the conduct
of the bank of which he was president
and director"
The oregon Trust and Savings bank
failed in August, 1907, with $2,500,000
liabilities and $2,300,00O assets. The re-
ceiver Of the bank compromised many
of the claims of depositors who accept
ed securities of the bank in lieu of their
deposits.
1t is learned on good authority that
the eventual loss to the depositors will
be approximately $1OOO,0OO.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
MISS SEARS WALK ENDS
As MALE ESCORT QUITS
Society Girl Cannot Get Petered-
Out Companion to Go Be-
yond GiIroy
Especial to The Herald ]

GILROY, Cal, April miss Elean-
ora Sears male companion threw up
his job as pacemaker in her walk
against time from Del Monte to Burl-
ingame here today and the Boston
society girls ambition to be a female
Weston died right there, much to her
displeasure and disappointment.
Miss Sears had covered a distance
of 65 miles in twenty-four hours and
was in excellent condition upon reach
ing this town. But her escorts feet
were very heavy and they turned cold
when, after brief rest, the onward
march was mentioned.
He refused to bulge another step.
"All right" said the stout hearted
pedestrienne to her collapsed compan-
ion, I'm going along without you"
But Mrs. Frances Carolan, her chap
erone, would not allow her to go on un-
escorted, so, in well-concealed dudgeon,
Miss Sears gave up her long tramp and
started back to Del Monte.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
MOTHER AND FRIENDS
SEEK KIDNAPPED BOY
Bakersfield Excited Over DiSap-
pearanCe of Child from FASH
ionabIe Home of Family
Associated Press1

BAKERSFIELD, April 1.-Distracted
over the disappearance of her S-year-
old son Gordon from the fashionable
home of DR.. 4. w. Helm on Nineteenth
street, Mrs. r. w. Helm, Jr., assist
ed by several score of friends and the
police, is securing Bakersfield in an
effort to find her baby boy, who van
ished utterly last evening, following a
visit to his grandfather. Telegraphic
and telephone messages urging the
officials of all cities to be on the look
out for the missing boy have been sent,
while small bands are conducting a
thorough search. The whole city is
excited.
Investigation leads to the belief that
an automobile was used in spiriting
away the baby.
The maid took young Gordon on a
visit to DR.. Helm last night, as on
other occasions. Mrs. Helm rang up
and was informed that everything was
all right. This was at o'lock. When
her son did not come back she went
after him and learned the boy had al
ready been sent home. Since then 40
trace has been found.
Late this afternoon complaint was
sworn out charging abduction by H. c.
Dunlop, father of Mrs Helm, against
T. w. Helm, Jr., who was seen in Ba-
kersfield last night and has disap-
peared.
Meanwhile efforts to discover which
Wav the automobile in which the baby
was carried off had gone have failed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
ENRAGED CITIZENS
AOOT P|TTSBURG'S
MAYOR OFF STAGE
GroanS and Kisses Follow At
tempt of Executive to State
His Position
HE GIVES UP IN DESPAIR
ReformerS Address a Meeting At
tended by 1000 but No
Action Is Taken
Associated Press1
ASSOCIATED Pressl
n ITTSBURG, April 1.-The indigna-
ton of 1000 citizena over the no.

n ITTSBURG, April 1.-The indigna-
tton of 1000 citizens over the po-
Il litical corruption now being un-
earthed by the grand jury, and denun-
citation of civic vice generally, was
vehemently expressed tonight at a
mass meeting in Exposition hall.
Mayor McGee, who sought to address
the meeting, was hooted off the stage.
The resentment against the mayor was
due to his alleged failure to clean up
the redlight district, delayed action on
traction problems and other local mat
ters.
The meeting was addressed by sever
al prominent reformers, but no action
was taken.
The meeting suddenly veered from
its discussion of the councilmanic cases
when A. Well, president of the Voters
league, made a general attack upon
the mayor, who received great ap-
plause.
When he had concluded, Mr.. We'll,
who was chairman Of the meeting, an
nounced:
"The mayor asks If you will hear a
few remarks from him?"
"Sure, sure" came several voices.
The mayor: There are some men
who have no fear The mayor of your
city is one of them.'
A voice: "Impeach him."
Chairman We'll: "Order, order"
The mayor: "If were guilty of all
the newspaper charges made against
me, 1 would be abashed; 1t would be
only left for me to resign"
Voices: Good, good. You're afraid"
The mayor: "I knew when came here
what a crowd I would meet. (Hisses
and hoots.) Now, that won't correct
the evil"
Voices: "You won't, either"
The mayor: Maybe 1 can't"
Voice: you won't try
With several pleas for order by
Chairman Well. Mayor McGee at
tempted to explain his actions on
many local matters. In the midst of
the explanation Of traction matters, he
remarked:
'Td like to speak all night and go
into every detail" Groans. boots and
Kisses stopped the mayor, and he was
compelled to desist
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
NEWLYWEDS, BOUND To
POST, PLEAD WITH THUGS

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-Dr.
Thomas F. Gleason and his bride of a
day, with the formers sister, Miss
Anita Gleason, were compelled to wit
ness the looting of their home this af-
ternoon while tied hand and foot to
bedposts they implored the two rob-
bers who had bound them to spare
their wedding presents.
The robbers, after gathering the
silver wedding gifts In a sack, re-
Tented at Gleason's plea and left the
sack in the hall. They secured $110.
When Miss Gleason answered the
door bell she was confronted by two
men, who held revolvers at her head.
Her screams attracted her brother,
and the sister-in-law, who, joining her
in the hallway, were quickly overpow-
in an adjoining room. Gleason freed
himself and released the women after
the robbers left
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
HEAD OF TRIBUNE COMPANY
AND MOTHER DIE SAME DAY

# CHICAGO. April 1.-Word was re-
ceived in Chicago of the death In
philadelphia today of Robert Patter-
sIn, president of the Chicago Tribune
company. BY a tragic coincidence,
Mrs. Julia A. Patterson, mother Of
MIR, Patterson, died in Chicago today at
the age of 81 years.
Mr. Patterson died without learning
of the death of his mother. The tele-
gram announcing her death was re-
ceived at the hotel half an hour after
the death of her son.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-Robert
w Patterson's death occurred at 9:15
tonight in his room in the Bellevue
Stratford hotel He returned from At
lantic City on Monday, and on Wednes-
day was stricken with apoplexy. Ply
sicians were summoned, but it was not
thought he was dangerously ILL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
PINCH0T ADVOCATED AS
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
BY CHICAGO CHANCELLOR

DENVER, April 1.-COpies of u letter
signed by j. j. Tobias, chancellor of
the Chicago law school," and advOcat-
ing Clifford Pinchot as a candidate for
president of the United States, were re-
celved in Denver today. The letter says
In part:
"DO you believe clifford PinchOt would
be a good candidate for the presidency
in 1912? VIII you organize a Watch
Pinchot Grow club? If so send your
address,"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
NON UNION MEN GET RAISE

BALTIMORE, April 1.--About $4,000
coal miners in Maryland,
northern West Virginia and southern
have received an ad-
vance in wages of per cent according
to an announcement made here today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
OIL BROKERS FAIL FOR 100000

AMSTERDAM, April 1.-Vreeswvk
& Valdermans, one of the most inn
portant firms of brokers on the oil
exchange, failed today Their liabili
ties are reported to be between s., 1,125,-
900 and $2,000,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
COAST

Baseball game and relay race features
of Y. w. c, A. conference at Santa
Cruz PAGE
Male escort of Miss Sears on long
tramp cults: walk Is of. PAGE
Jury which acquits Portland bank president
at same time declares his guilt. PAGE
Robbers relent after hearing pleas Of newly
married couple, bound to bedposts. and
leave wedding presents PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and yicinlty-Cloudy and
cooler Saturdays light north wind, changing
TO brisk SOUTH Maximum temperature yes
terday SO degrees; minimum, So degrees.