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The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
MUST TELL GRAFT STORY
panviIIe Judge Orders Prosecutor to
Answer All Questions Put by
Jury In Bribe Quiz.

Danville, nl.-Judge Kimbrough in
the circuit court handed down de-
cision In the case of City Attorney
Jones, who declined to answer certain
questions regarding vote selling and
buying which the grand jury put to
him.
The court instructed Jones to an
swer all questions. The opinion stated
that, according to a decision of the
Supreme court of the United States.
witness before the grand jury is
immune from indictment. The court
also held that the city election law is
unconstitutional, which means that
Jones cannot be questioned about hap
penings more than eighteen months
ago.
This means that the investigation
will continue until all the witnesses
now summoned are examined. 1t is
said that many indictments have been
voted. but whether they are for vote
selling is not known.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
SENT HAIL TO THE MOON
Embryo Man-of-War's Man at Least
Convinced Officer He Was At
tending to His Duty.

This is the story of one of the mem
bers of the Massachusetts, Naval Re-
serves. On the second night Of the
cruise of the San Francisco one OF
the amateur tars was on watch. The
night was clear. and myriads of stars
twinkled in the sky, but there was no
moon. Suddenly the reserve sang out,
Light ahoy!" Where sway?" asked
the officer of the deck. Far. far
away" replied the would-be man-of-
wars man. When the officer had re-
covered from the shock occasioned by
this unseamanlike answer he looked
over the rail in the direction indI-
Gated by the reserves finger. and
then he had another fit. What's the
matter with your" growled the officer.
Cant you recognize the rising moon
when you see it?" Moon! moon!"
stammered the embryo sea dog. II
beg your pardon. sir!" Then he
shouted. as II making amends for his
error. Moon ahoy!"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
RESULTS OF FOOD.
Health and Natural Conditions Como
From Right Feeding.

Man. physically. should be like a
part working easily in Its appropri-
ate place. A slight arrangement
causes undue friction and wear, and
frequently ruins the entire system.
A wellknown educator Of Boston
found way to keep the brain and
the body in that harmonious co-opera-
ton which makes a Joy Of living.
Two years ago." she writes. being
in condition of nervous exhaustion,
l resigned my position as teacher,
which had held for over 40 years.
course, been a benefit, but the use of
Grape-Nuts has removed one great
cause of illness in the past. namely.
constipation, and its attendant evils.
II generally make my entire break
fast on a raw egg beaten into four
spoonfuls of Grape-Nuts. with little
hot milk or hot water added. l like
IL extremely, my food assimilates. and
my bowels take care OF themselves.
find my brain power and physical
endurance much greater and know
that the use of the Grape-Nuts has
contributed largely to this result
at is with feelings of gratitude that
write this testimonial, and trust It
may be the means of aiding others In
their search for health" Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Rea-
son."
Ever read the above IstterS A new
ono appears from time to time. They
are genuine, tras, and fall Of human
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
VOLCANOES TOLL is 700
Five Thousand Families In Philippines
Have Been Wholly Ruined
BY Disaster.

Washington.-The eruption of Taal
volcano and the accompanying dis
turbances in the Philippines killed
700 people In the town of Talisay, ac-
cording to the report of the governor
of Batangas province, which was ca
bled to the war department by Gov
ernor General Forbes of the Philippine
Islands.
The earthquake shocks continue, the
governor general added. Five thousand
families have been ruined by the dis
aster.
The Philippine authorities are face
to face with the absolute necessity of
adopting relief measures In order to
avoid suffering, as the falling mud
and lava destroyed the crops within
considerable radius of the volcano.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
.EX0NERATE OIL Co.
PUBLISHER OF hAMPToN's MAoA.
ZINE RETRAcTs ACCUSATION
AGAINST STANDARD.
ARTICLE CAUSED LIBEL SUIT
hampton's and Moffsu Declare Upon
investigation OIL Company 10 Not
Connected With Sale pf
Impure Candies.

New York.-In the matter of the
libel suits brought by the Standard OIL
company for t250.000 damages against
Hampton's Magazine and for 100000
damages against Cleveland Moffett.
the former che publisher. and the lat
ter the writer, Of an article in the Feb
ruary issue Of the magazine which de-
famed the company in connection
with the sale of glucose and candy In
Philadelphia. the following retractions
have been signed in the office OF
Shearman & Sterling. the Standard
OIL company's lawyers in the case.
pany's Offices at No. 26 Broad
way:
"Hamptons Magazine. 68 West
Thirty-fifth St.. New York.
Jan. 81, 1911.
STANDARD Oil Company. 26 Broadway.
New York.
Dear sirs: In the February issue
Of Hampton's Magazine there was
published an article written by me.
entised. Cassidy and the Food Polls
oners' In that article referred to
the investigation Of Mr.. Cassidy. with
respect to the manufacture and sale
of impure candies in Philadelphia. and
made the statement that your COM
pany manufactured and sold impure
material which went into these can
dies and that. when the various deal
ers were arrested and fined, at the In
stance OF Mr.. Cassidy. your company
paid the fines.
Upon investigation have ascer-
tained that your company was In no
way concerned with the transactions
referred to and hasten to retract in
the fullest manner all charges made
against your company and to express
my sincere regret that I should have
fallen into this serious error. Yours
truly, Cleveland Moffett"
Jan. 81, 1911.
STANDARD Oil Company. New York
City.
Dear Sirs: Referring to foregoing
letter of Mr.. Cleveland Moffett to
you, we beg to state that We are con-
vinced that Mr. Moffett was in error
in his statements with reference to
your company We greatly regret that
these errors should have been made.
1t is the desire of Hampton's Maya
zine to be accurate and fair in all
things. In our March number we will
publish this letter and the foregoing
letter of Mr.. Moffett. Yours truly,
Benz. B. Hampton. President. Broad
way Magazine. Inc"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Farmers. Institute Mee.c.

Longmont.-The twenty-third an
nual Farmers Institute opened here
with business session at which w.
A. Dickens was elected president; A.
I. Jones, first vice president; Mrs. j.
w. Goss, second vice president, and
flee for the ensuing year. The farm
product exhibit was exceptionally
good. and the sloyd. sewing and paint
ing exhibits the best in years. The
attendance was larger than ever seen.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Farmers Celebrate.

splendid achievement of Montrose
farmers in furnishing two farm prod
ucts grown in the Uncompahgre val
ley which contributed to the winning
of the sweepstakes prize on farm
products at the Columbus corn show.
a monster banquet was held here by
the Montrosc County Produce Boost
ers Association, composed of farm
ers and business men of the valley.
Plates were laid for $50 and after the
banquet the evening was devoted to
speeches by the diners.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
May Increase Rates Soon.

Denver-High operating and traffic
officials of steamship and railway
lines that furnish eastern connection
with the Union Pacific railroad in the
matter of rail and water haul from
North Atlantic coast points to Colo
Iado points. via Savannah, Ca, St.
Louis, Kansas City and Denver, were
in Denver recently in consultation
with local agents of the allied lines
and with leading shippers concerning
changes, probably increases in rates
that may become effective in the near
future.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
coLoRAD
LEGISLATIVE
DoIN G S
o o I N G S
Urges Special Counsel In state Water
SuIts,

Urges Special Counsel In state Water
Suits.
Part of report of special Senate
committee:
Regarding the Arkansas valley
water question and the suit pending
In the Federal Court, involving over
again, II is said, the old Kansas-Colo-
RADIO controversy. the committee rec
cmmends that the attorney general
should appear on behalf of the state
and that the General Assembly appro-
pirate sufficient funds for expert en-
ployment.
The report favors dedication OF
lower sites to the state on the best
terms possible from the federal gov
ornment.
The state land board Is censured for
its refusal to aid in the work of ir-
rIgating public lands.
Although Gov. Shafroth recon-
mended the appointment of commit
tee to revise and codify the laws rela-
tive to water supply, the committee
advises against this.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
A. IL Appeared In Print.

Senator Newlands Of Nevada was
soaring in debate one day. soaring SO
high he hit the ceiling" He realized
he was getting a trifle fowery and to
excuse himself said: Indeed. Mr..
President, perfervid oratory may be
pardoned, for this subject furnishes
all the food eloquence needs"
THAT sounded pretty good to Mr.
Newlands, but he was a bit abashed
when he read in the Congressional
Record next day that he asserted his
topic furnished all the food elephants
need"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Divide Tunnel Plan Progressing.

Denver.-For two months Messrs.
David H. Moffat and William G..
Evans have been in New York in the
interest of the Moffat road, its exten-
sion and the construction of tunnel
through the Continental divide. Word
received from time to time is to the
effect that they are making progress,
despite monetary stringency and dis
inclination on the part of the great
railroad systems to spend money for
new roads
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
DEcIEs HONEYMOON IN EGYPT
vivlen Gould, After Wedding to Eng
lish Lord, VIII Take Trip
to Africa.

New York. - 1t is announced that
Lord and Lady Decies. the latter
now Miss Vivien Gould. who are to be
married February 7, will spend their
honeymoon In Egypt. They will leave
America February Is by the Cunard
liner Carmania. In Egypt they will
spend few days in Cairo and then
visit notable points in upper Egypt
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Greeley Husbands Rebel.

Greeley-Driven to distraction by
being pressed Into service as ladies'
maids to hook up the backs of their
wives dresses. Greeley men declare
they will organize the 'anti-hookers-up
society" One of the bylaws OF the
society will provide that fine of five
collars be imposed on every member
who assists his wife in donning a
frock on which there are more than
five hooks
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Fortune Awaits cornishman.

Denver.-A s25.O0O estate, left by
lis father, is waiting for William
James Thomas, Cornishman, last
heard OF In Denver. Thomas has been
lost to his old country relatives for
twenty-three years. Information con-
cerning him was asked in letter
received by the Denver postoffice
authorities from Mrs. Scaddor Kins-
mar. 10 Globe street. Lancashire. Eng
land
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
St. L. G. S. F. Ry. Take Part.

Pueblo.-The hand of the st. Louis
& San Francisco railroad system,
which has more than 1000 miles of
road in the Southwest. and which has
had Colorado territory for its main
objective for number of years, is
seen in the organization of financing
OF the Pueblo & Southeastern railroad,
designed to connect Pueblo with the
town of Wilson, sixteen miles south
east
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
College Gets Endowment.

Colorado Springs. = President Slo-
cum of Colorado college has received
formal notice from the General Edu-
cational board of the $4,000 gift which
was announced through the press re-
Gently. The gift is to be the nucleus
CT fund of 100000, the remainder
of which. $25O.OOO. must be raised by
the college.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Auto Freight Line Assured.

Fort Automobiles for the
stage line between Fort Collins and
Estes park have been ordered and the
Fort Collins-Estes Park Transporta-
ton Company expects to start bust
ress with freight line about the
middle of March. This company Will
connect with the Union Pacific when
i, reaches the city.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Saws Hornet Was unarmed.

New Orleans. - That the gunbont
Hornet. seized recently by the Unit
ed States from Honduran revolu-
tionists, has never been mounted with
guns, is the statement made here by
Otto Ahlborn, former chief engineer
OF the Hornet.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
New Town of Harney.

Greeley.-The first town on the new
La Salle-Denver branch of the Union
Pacific in western Weld county has
been established. 1t is about midway
between Platteville and Fort Lupton.
Is named Harney and may become
coal mining center.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Senator Terrell is III.

Washington.-Senator Joseph M.
Terrell OF Georgia was suddenly strick-
en- with acute indigestion in his rooms
at the Senate office building. He was
removed to the George Washington
University hospital, where physicians
tonight say his condition is serious.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

Representative Allen introduced a
measure to remedy defects in the ex-
listing jury system, proposing the crea-
tion of jury commission.
Representative Newton presented
bill to establish school of horticul-
ture and forestry at the Grand juno
tion Indian school in Mesa county.
The state highway commission has
the support of the Denver commercial
organizations in its effort to secure
n legislative appropriation of 100000.
There has been nothing accom-
pllshed in the way of electing a
United States Senator to succeed the
late Chas. j. Hughes.
Vehicles must go softly over the
public highways of the state of Colo
RADIO if a bill, introduced in the House
by Representatives Sterling and Cawl-
field, is made law.
The necessary detailed machinery
for putting in operation the initiative
and referendum is Incorporated in
bill introduced in the House by Rep
resentative o. C. Skinner.
Mr.. Slattery presented a bill pro-
viding for an appropriation of $4,000
for defraying the expenses incident to
the issue, sale and exchange of the
funding bonds series of 1910.
A bill carrying an appropriation Of
$4,000 for the purpose of encourag-
ing the destruction of predatory wild
animals, was introduced in the House
OF Representatives by Mr.. Mann.
An appropriation of s415,OO0 from
the capitol building fund" for the
completion of the Colorado State mu-
scum in Denver is asked for in a bill
introduced by Representative ]. H.
Slattery.
Another bill for corrupt practices
act was introduced by Representative
A. p Ardourel. The bill would make
the takirg or giving of a bribe in cam
paigns and elections felony and pro-
vides a penalty of Imprisonment.
Proper gauging of the streams OF
the state to determine the amount of
water actually available for appropria-
ton, is contemplated in three bills
presented by Senator Carpenter of
Weld county.
A bill to create the county of
Holt was introduced by Representa-
tive Homer The county would be
formed from sections of Elbert and Ell
Faso counties, with Ramah as the
county seat.
The movement to establish park
iv, ho fNr ie
ported in a bill introduced by Mrs.
Alma V. Lafferty.
A bill which is designed to take the
election of the judiciary in the state
of Colorado out of politics, was intro
cuced in the House by Representa-
tive B. l.. Van Vechten.
Representative Hurd of Boulder in
troduced a bill providing for the bet
ter inspection of coal mines and max
ing an appropriation for this work and
the establishment of six mine rescue
stations throughout the state.
An appropriation of S25,OOO for the
state board of agriculture and the
state board of horticulture for the
purpose of maintaining the state fair
at Pueblo in 1911 and 1912 is asked
in bill presented by Representative
Cawlfield.
A bill introduced by Representative
Ellison seeks to repeal the law which
requires written opinions from the
court in all cases. The bill would per-
init the court to affirm the Judgment
of the trial court without writing out
their reasons therefor.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
FIaht For part Of Estate.

Greeley-A copy of the will of John
6. Kennedy. disposing Of one of the
largest fortunes in the United States.
has been received here by David Ken
nedy, prospector in the mountains
near Livermore, who says he is ne
phew of the millionaire and will make
a fight for a share OF the estate.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
James whiteomb Riley III.

Lexington, Ky-That James Whit
comb Riley, the Indiana poet, has been
Ill since last summer the public is
aware, but the real seriousness OF his
Illness has not been known except to
his close friends in Indianapolis. His
condition is critical.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Tho Selfish View.

do you want cheaper postage?"
II don't know" replied the man who
considers only his own interests. II
don't write many letters myself. and
l don't see why should be eager to
make 1t easier for the men who send
me bills"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

ing three hottlee ! noticed . change.
Ny appetite got better. 10 kept on,
never discouraged. Finally seemed
not to cough 10 much and the pains In
my chest rot better and I could rest a
night
Il am we'll now and oursd Of . chronic
cough and sore throat I cannot tell
you how grateful I am. and ] cannot
thank Psruna enough. 1t has cured
where doctors have failed and talk
Peruna wherever 20. recommend 1t to
everybody. People who think they
have consumption better give It 3
trial.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
COLORADO NEWS
Gathered From
All Parts of the State
New Yorker Get, Contract.

Trinidad.-Henry Augustus Luke
warm, widely known sculptor OF
New York, has been awarded the con-
tract for erection of the bronze statue
TO Kit Carson, in Kit Carson park
here, for $13.3s0.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Easy Game.

What you need" said the kindly
friend. "is change of air. You should
leave the city bit-forget cares and
worries. Travel! Breathe the pure
ozone of the prairies. Go out to Mon
tana and shoot mountain goats!"
The listless one bristled
Montana" he snorted. why,
know a mountain goat In Newark!"-s
New York Times.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
To Increase Gov, rnor's Salary.

An increase in the salaries OF the
governor and the judges of the Su-
creme and District Courts is proposed
in a bill for constitutional amend
nent, introduced by Representative
Gaines NJ. Allen. The bill provides
that the salary of the governor and
Supreme Court judges shall be in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000, and
those of the district judges from $4,000
TO $4,000.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Refuse to Move Capital.

Carson, New. BY tie vote. 20
to 20, the lower house of the Ne
vada legislature defeated resolu-
tion to remove the capital from Car
aon en- Winnehucca.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
weld Want. eetter Roads.

Weld county citizens are deter
mined to have better roads and as a
result of the recent agitation a bill
will be introduced in the Legislature
providing for creation of road districts
on a petition of 20 per cent of the land
owners
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Persian official Assassinated.

Teheran, Persia.-Sani-Ed Dowlen,
Persian minister of finance, was shot
dead in the street. His assassins,
two Armenians, escaped.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Postmaster Gen. To Be Present.

Washington - Postmaster General
Frank l.. Hitchcock and Supervising
Architect of the Treasury John Knox
Taylor may be present in Denver.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Ejuht-hour Day.

The Hurd bill. providing an eight
hour workday for all employees of un-
Gerground workings, stamp and con-
centrating mills, rod mills. and work
men in employment Of like character,
was favorably reported and was or
dered placed on the calendar for third
reading.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Monument To Ex.eov. olIpin.

Committees from the Denver G. A.
Il. and the Sons of Colorado are at
work designing n bill for presenta-
ton to the state Legislature, calling
for an appropriation for the purpose
If erecting suitable monument to
former Gov. William Gilpin.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Clay and Coal Company Combine.

Canon City-The property and
equipment of the Royal Gorge Fire
Clay Company and the Diamond Coal
Company of this city have been pur-
chased by Denver, Colorado Springs
and Eastern capitalists, and merged
under the name of the Midgdale Coal
[. Coke Company. capital $25O,00O.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
HAD THROAT
TROUBLE SINCE
CHILDHOOD
M Trsatneats FalIsl Relieved
y hoguna

Mr.. VIM Hob.
mann. 17eA Lincoln
Avs., Ghiaago Ill,
Ws1tasi
Z punsrsd with
sstarsh u The hron.
shlal tahss and had
. terrible cough svss
since . child.
= would sit up tn
bed with pillows q
proppsd up behind
ma but stlll the
cough would not Let
me sleep. ] thought
and EVERYBODY else
that ! had oonsump.
hon.
"6o reading the
papsss about Pc
suna I decided ts
try without the
least bit OF hops that
1t would do me any
~nA n,,t affAp tai.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

Stiff neck! Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeable. You will be sur
prised to see how quickly Hamlins Wizard
Oil will drive. that stiffness out. Ons
night, that's all,
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

A pessimist is a man who can't en-
Joy the beauties Of an apple blossom
because he only thinks Of the possible
stomache ache 1t represents.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Where He Made II.

"Hullo, Binks!" said Wobbles. Il
hear you've been In the chicken busi-
ness"
Yep" said Binks.
Made anything out of it," asked
Wobbles.
Yep" said Binke. Ten thousand
dollars"
Ten thousand dollars in the chick
en- business?" demanded Wobbles.
Nope. Out of It," said Binks.-
Harper's Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
Important to Mothers
Illness at the Zoo.

An unexpected result of the Portu-
guese revolution was the indisposition
OF tho animals at the Lisbon zoologi-
cal gardens. They all became i'll, hav-
ing been so alarmed by the lombard
ment that they refused to eat and
drink
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

It's easier to borrow from q new
friend than 1t IL to pay back what
you owe an old one.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

ny. but I tell them Of my good friend,
your Vegetable Compound. and that
there will be no backache and bearing
down pains for them II they will take
1t As have. am scarcely ever WITH
out 1t In the house.
II win say also that I think there Is
no better medicine to be found for
young girls to build them up and mako
them strong and well. Ny eldest
daughter has taken Lydia &. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for pain.
full periods and irregularity, and It has
always helped her.
"I am always ready and willing to
speak q good word for the Lydia e.
Pinkhams Remedies. I tell every one
/ meet that owe my health and hap
piness to these wonderful medicines"
Mrs. j. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich,
RID. 8.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm.
ful drugs. and to-day holds the record
for the largest number Of actual cures
Of famala diseases.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

1T is our nurse who has fallen. She
knows well that we are not insured
against accidents to working people,"
What next will the domestics Of to-
day invent to vex their employers?"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10
OWES
HER
HEALTH
To Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Scottville, Mioh,-"I want TO teu
you how much good Lydia q. Pinkham's
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-10

v OVW
pound and SAnAtive
Wash have done me-
] I've on Q farm and
have worked very
hard. I am forty
Ave years old. and
Am the mother Of
thirteen children.
Many people think
1t strange that I am
not broken do Nv n
with hard work and
tha nara ~ INV ~ M
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