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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
PUBLISHERS SPLIT
ON RECIPROCITY

Winnipeg. Man, Sept e.-It is re
ported on reliable authority here
that CiiTord Sifton, formerly sec
retary Of the interior of Canada, has
disposed of his interests. in the Man
itoba Free Press because OF reeiproc-
ity agitation. ard a break between
Slfton and his brother at present Is
generally believed 10 have been the
cause of the sale Of the controlling
interest in the newspaper. Wealthy
Winnipeg business men who are in
favor Of reciprocity are said to have
been the persons who put up the
money TO finance the deal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
UHsETs GIRLS CAREER,

New York. Sept 9.-The local
theatrical promoter who brought
Beulah Binford, the woman in the
Beattie case" to this city TO exploit
her on the stage has abandoned the
idea.
i've made up my mind TO pass
the girl up" he said. The promoter
declared certain Richmond lawyers
had interested him in the girl as a
theatrical venture. He said they had
one of their clerks conduct the ne
gotiations and were to get per-
centage of the girls earnings, The
Binford girl posed for motion pic
lures yesterday afternoon on Staten
island. The managers Of the NOV
ing picture concern which has the
contract with the girl are now fac
ing a problem for a market for their
goods. Already three big eastern
cities have barred the pictures, two
have threatened the arrest OF mana
gers of houses attempting to show
them and the picture men are fear
ing that the example will be follow
ed by other executives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
HOT SHOT WAS GIVEN TAFT ON
HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD ARIZONA

desire ii, or going without statehood.
The first joint resolution passed by
the democratic house and the republi-
can senate did not go On record either
for or against statehood. 1t was stip-
ailated that the question OF recall of
judges should be left 10 the people of
Arizona to decide for themselves. This
resolution was vetoed by the president,
who gave notice that the only way tbs
people OF Arizona could get into the
union would be to go back to the polls
and reverse their former vote in favor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
KILLED WIFE Is CHARGE
Jackson, Mich, Veterinary Surgeon
Arrested for Poisoning.

Jackson, Mich, Sept 9.-Doctor
Joseph. F. Sudman, a veterinary sur
geon, whose wife was found dead in
bed at the family home here, was ar
rested and arraigned in police court on
a charge of murder, preferred by Cor
oner Arthur Havens- He refused to
plead and the examination was set for
Sept. 1S. An autopsy is alleged to
have revealed a quantity of cyanide
of potassium in the stomach of the wo-
man and a bottle of the same poison:
it is said, was found on the person of
the doctor when the arrest was made.
The prisoner informed the officers that
he used the drug in the treatment of
cuts and bruises upon animals,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
POLITICAL PLOT is
ALLEGED BY KNOTS
Supporters of Gary Mayor May Swear
Warrants Against Dean, Of
*. - -hcdRrs Accuser.1-SE- ss.9--2

Gary, Ind, Sept. 9.-Among the
supporters of Mayor Knots and the
FIVE aldermen arrested yesterday
charged with accepting bribes in
connection with the granting of &
lighting franchise, there was talk of
swearing out warrants charging brib-
cry against T. P. Dean, who brought
about the alleged exposure of the ac-
cused officials. The accused men
claim the charges against them are
part of a political plot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
TROOPS TOPUT DOWN
FRANCE FOOD RIOTS
Brest Natives Clash With Soldiers
and 40 Persons Are Injured
Battle in Street.

Brest, France, Sept. "a fierce bat
tie occurred here today when mob of
cheaper food manifestants engaged the
troops. At least 40 persons were in
jured
Paris, Sept. 9.-The government is
sending additional troops to northern
departments of France TO deal wan
cheap food demonstrations which Of
ten are instigated by revolutionary so
cieties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
BX TAS.

(Specisl Co respondetce OF The Argus,
Washington, Sept. T.-CongreszH ar.
James II. Graham Of Illinois, Ehssm
Speaker Clark referred 10 recently as
one Of the biggest men on the demo
cratic side OF the house. made a speech
in the closing hours of the extra SEES
sion in which he treated without gloves
the action CT President Taft in forcing
the people OF Arizona TO take their
choice between voting that they do not
desire the recall when they really CO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Leaves $4,000 TO Charity.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. Be
quests of $4,000 each are made to the
American board of commissioners for
foreign missions, the Home Mission So
ciety. the Art Students fund and the
Moody School for Girls in the will Of
Mrs. Helen Amelia Marsh, filed for
probate here yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

Of the recall 10 a vote against the re-
call 1t was this feature of the situa-
ton that Congressman Graham dweIt
upon.
SEVERE ARRAIGNMENT.
President Taft admits" said Mr.
Graham, that Arizona's population is
sufficient to justify statehood; he ad-
mits that Arizona's people are fnteIi-
gent enough; he admits they have ev-
cry qualification for admission; and
econttnued on rag. -Four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Telegraph Operators Get Increase.

Denver, Sept. 9.-Presfdent II. B..
Perham Of the Order OF Railroad TeIe-
graphers announced that an agreement
had been reached authorizing a raise
OF to 10 per cent in the salaries Of
the operators employed by the Denver
and Rio Grande railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
schswben Passes Colin.

Ciotha, Germany. Sept 9.-The Yep
pelin dirisitle balloon Schawbep reiI-
ed frca. this rity with six pass: GERS
at l5 this morning on the final stage
of Up from Baden-Baden 20 Berlin.
The distance OF the entire flight is
$50 miles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
INTERNATIoNALs FOR PEACE.

Several officers of the federation,
have, it is said, been in favor of a
strike ever since the railroad refus-
ed to grant their demands, but other
interested labor chiefs, including in
fuentfal members of the information
al unions, are counseling peace and,
1t is said, will do everything in their
power to prevent a walkout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
DlEGLE SENTENCED
TO STATES PRISON
Former Sergeant-at-AFms of Ohio
Legislature, Bribery Aid,
Given Three Years.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 9.-Rodney
Diegle, former sergeant at arms of the
Ohio state senate, recently cOnvicte
of aiding and abetting the alleged
bribery of State Senator Andrews, to
day was sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary. Sentence was sus-
pended until Sept. IS 10 allow an ap-
peal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
FINAL DECISION AWAITED.

1t was learned today, despite the
statement of President McCreary of
the federation, that all the locals
have met and voted in favor of a
strike. Conservative labor chiefs, ad-
NIT that If the majority of the unions
involved decide 10 strike they will
Join in a walkout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
CLARA BARTON is
NEARING THE END

Oxford, Mass, Sept 9.-Niss Clara
Barton, founder of the American Red
Cross, is believed 10 be near death
today at her summer home in this
town. She is 80 years old. In poor
health when she came here early in
the summer, she has grown gradual
~ worse Whilc death might not ba
immediate, # is believed 1t could not
ba long deIayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Body of Annie Lemberger,
Spirited From Home,
Found.
HAD BEEN STRANGLED
Child Not BrutaIized, Strength
ening Theory That Revenge
Prompted Crime.

Madison, N;s-, Sept. 9.-The body
of Annie Lemperger, the 7-year-old
child kidnapped some time Tuesday
night, was found in Lake Monona
this morning. The child had been
murdered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
WILL
COME OUT LATER
Will Not Announce Candidacy
Until After Congress Con-
venes in December.
ALPHONSE-GASTON PLAY
DESTROYS First of Learning Position
of President on Progressive
Policies.

Madison. wis. Sept 9.-On excellent
authority it is learned LaFollette will
wait till after congress convenes in De-
cember before announcing his candi-
dacy for president. Although leading
progressive leaders throughout the
country have endorsed him for presi-
dent, he will avoid haste to answer
their call. preferring waiting until aft
er President Taft has submitted his
message
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Not of One Mind as to
Illinois. Central
WaIkout.
TO DECIDE TOMORROW
All of Local Unions Have Met
and Voted in Favor of
a Strike.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Whether IlI-
nois Central railroad shopmen will
strike because of the refusal of Pres
ident Markham to recognize their
recently formed federation will, it is
said, be decided at Sunday after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Bank Statement.

New York, Sept 9.-Weekly bank
statement: Loans increased $1,000.
600; nets deposits decreased $7,207.-
900; excess lawful reserve decreased
50 S63 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
American warships Up Yans-ste.

Peking, Sept. 9.-American warships
have been ordered up the Yang-Tse
river in view of the disquieting situa-
ton, but it Is not expected they will
be able to proceed further than /
Chang, a treaty port in Hupe, 165
miles northwest of Hankow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Wilson Endorsed.

Jersey City. y. J., Sept 9.-The Hud-
son co-tnty democratic committee has
endorsed Governor Wood
Tow Wilson for zhe democratic presi-
deulia! nomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Whitney College Tennis Champ.

Philadelphia, Sept &c. H. Whit
ney of Harvard today won the inter
collegiate lawf tennis championship il
singles. defeating in the final round A.
II. Man, Jr., of Yale, 6-1. 60, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
COLONEL HAPPY, TALKS.

the funeral A fund for the apprehen-
sion of the murderer was started this
morning and $500 was soon raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Killed bv HolduD Man.

st. Cloud. Mimi, Sept 9-Adoiph
Lindenberg, prominent business man
of this city, was fatally shot by two
holdup men near his home today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

Moons meeting. 1t is now stated
that the actual number of Illinois
Central employees concerned in the
dispute is but a few over six thous-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Jurors, on Knees in Pray
er, Reach Verdict of
Guilty.
PLEASES THE PUBLIC
Feeling Still Running Against
PriSoner-Father Breaks
Down From Grief.
STEPS IN BEArr1E CASE.


July 1s-Young wife of Henry
mobile while with husband near
Richmond, Va.
July 2O-Beattie arrested on the
charge of murder.
July 22-Coroner's jury renders
verdict holding Beattie responsible
for his wife's death.
aug. 14-Beattie indicted by the
grand jury.
Aug. 21-Trial OF Beattie begun.
sept. Jury charged and sum
..ing up of counsel begun.
Sept S-Beattie found guilty of
murder in the first degree.
Chesterfield Court House. Va,
. pit. "a heavy guard patrolled
,1e little stone jail last night and
{ Gay ne lone guardsmen were the
t-y persons Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.,
t.lyigtcd of the murder of his wife,
81 as he loowed out from his cell
window. Jailer Cogbill brought the
prisoner his breakfast He ate it in
silence. His thin, pallid face wore
q fickering smile as he gazed
through the grated window at news
papermen lolling in the grass. Some
time today, it was expected, Beattie
would be taken to the state peniten-
tiary at Richmond to await his cleo
trocution Nov "a. or the granting of
Il new trial by the court of appeals,
which meets early in that month.
aEATTIE SCORES GIRL.
Reattie made statement today con-
earning his conviction. The statement
was severe Reputation Of Beulah
Binford as a girl, from whom he de-
c!ares he vainly tried to detach him
self and direct imputation that the
Jury Judged him more for his indis-
cretions than for the tragedy itself
VERDICT NOT A SURPRISE.
Public feeling over the crime still
runs high in this section and in
Richmond, where Beattie lives, the
verdict was received with little sur
prise by the community. Expressions
Of sympathy were heard everywhere
for the aged father of the prisoner,
a prominent merchant and highly re-
spected citizen. His grief today was
heartrending. 1t was the theory OF
the prosecution that fear lest his
father might learn from the lips of
Henry's wife of his renewed indis-
sretion with the Binford girl prompt
ed young Beattie to commit the
crime anG fabricate the tale of a
bearded highwayman.
FATHER PRAYs FOR BOY.
Somewhat hopeful, vet bent down
in sorrow at the awfulness of the
blow, the elder Beattie visited the
prisoner today. His attorney had
told him not to lose hope, that they
vet might save his boys life. The
salIow, wrinkled face of the old man
stared vacantly into the morning
sunlight as hG uttered a prayer that
this might be so.
VERDICT IN 90 MINUTES.
Twelve Virginia farmers knelt at
dusk last night in the obscurity of
the small jury room of the court
house. praying fervently that they
might pass judgment Alright on Hen
" Clay Beattie, Jr. Grimly deter
mined, they arose moment later
and silently one by one recorded a
unanimous verdict OF guilty"
Pausing in solemn contemplation
for SIS minutes. weighing carefully
the meaning Of their decision and
once more on bended knees beseech-
ing divine assistance that they
might not err. they went into the
hushed stiffness Of crowded court
room and with startling suddenness
u voices. instead of the usual one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
KNOT IS FINALLY
TIED FOR ASTOR
Congregational Minister Per-
forms Ceremony at Groom's
Newport Home.
BRIDE GIVEN BY FATHER
Colonel Says Now He Does Not Care
How Strict Divorce LAWS
Are Made.

Newport. R. l., Sept. 9.-Colonel
John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline
Talmage Force were married today
at Beechwood, the bridegroom S
Newport house. The bride was Civ
en- away by her father, William
Force. The party arrived on the
yacht Noma and after securing a
marriage license went to Beechwood.
After the city hall formalities had
been concluded the wedding party
motored to Beechwood, where Rev.
Joseph Lambert of Elmwood Temple
(CongregationaD, Providence, was
waiting, and performed the cere-
mony. Miss Katherine Force was
bridesmaid and Colonel Astor's son,
Vincent, was best man.
COLONEL HAPPY; TALKS.
Just before leaving Beechwood Co
lionel Astor made statement to the
which is as follows:
Nov that we are happily married,
do not care how difficult divorce and
remarriage laws are made | sympa
thize heartily with most straight-laced
people in most of their ideas, but be-
lieve remarriage should be made pos
sible, as marriage is the happiest con-
dition for the individual and the COM
munity."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

presidents suggestions as to further
revision of tariffs, and his general
stand on departmental and administra-
ton issues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
on TAFT's TRAIL.

Primarily the senator wants to find
out, it is said, what position the presi-
dent will assume toward what are
known as progressive policies, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Daily WaIIop at Consumer.

New York, Sept. 9.-A@ grades of
refined sugar advanced 10 cents hun
dred weight today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

of the foreman, spoke the single
word Guilty" 1t was almost a
shout.
The specter of death which stalk
ed Midlothian turnpike on July Is
last when the life of Mrs. Louise
Owen Beattie was taken away with
the single report of a shotgun faced
the young husband, ready to claim
it's victim by electrocution on Nov.
"a. But the prisoner appeared un-
moved and unafraid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Tho Weather

Forecast TIL p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Generally unsettled and cloudy
weather tonight and Sunday, not
much change in temperature
Temperature at z a. N. 63.
Highest yesterday 6S, lowest last
night 81.
Velocity of wind at a. N. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Stage of water IA, no change in
last "a hours.
Relative humidity at p. N. 81,
at a. n. 81.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
NEIGHBoRs RAISE REWARD.

Outside the humble cottage of the
Lembergers, in the shadow of the Mil
waukee road roundhouse. near West
Madison, gathered hundreds of curious
sympathizing persons this morning
The police did what they could to keen
the crowd from the yard and entering
the house. Inside the home num-
Der OF neighbor women assisted Mrs.
LembeTger in the arrangements for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
REVENGE BELIEVED MOTIVE.

The child was clad only in a night
garment, but even this was gone
when the body was found today.
Long brown hair streamed down
from the little head, wet and dedrag-
gled. The police believe revenge was
the motive for the crime, as the girl
was not criminally assaulted or bru-
fa1izod IN anv wav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Fr6m noon today TO noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 6:15, rises 6:51; moon rises
7O6 a. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
NO WEIGHTS USED.

DlsCOIOTatIOn on the NECK seems
to indicate the child was strangled
There were no weights on the body,
and it is supposed it was dropped
into the lake from boat or a rail-
road bridge. The child was stolen
from her sleeping room at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
I.emberger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

The body, entirely nude, was
found ny George Young, a cement
worker, about 10 feet from shore,
near Keyes sand pit, a mile from the
stricken home
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
No. 2--sugar She'll & Butter Knife

OF course these two pieces are not of solid silver
Neither are they silver plated. Rather they are
made of the same metal throughout, and so large
proportion of this metal is silver that it looks and
wears exactly like solid silver In fact it will never
out, and being harder than pure silver it will
wear much longer. Both sugar shell and butter
knife of most beautiful design and are bufted to
polish equal to the finest stirling silver.
The two pieces are sent free for 81 on subscrip-
tion and loc additional. The price is sold outright
is 81.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
No. 13--Eight Piece Silver Set

This magnificent table set consists of six tea
spoons one sugar she'll and one butter knife They
are not plated but made of heavy silver compost
tion throughout, and guaranteed to wear fifty
years, or as long metal may be made to last when
in use. The design is most beautiful and the
position is quite hard it will give satisfactory SER
vice as sterling silver The Journal can recommend
this splendid set unreservedly as one that will bear
the test of the hardest wear
1t is sent free for So on subscription and '0c adj
ditional. The price if sold is 1915
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
No. 6 A Superb Carving Set

To the housewife who chooses quality and dur
ability rather than ashy appearance, this set will
come as delightful surprise 1t consists of three
pieces, a carving knife, fork, and an emery sharp.
ener. The knife has an eight inch blade, scimitar
shaped with swedged back. The fork has spring
steel guard and the shapener also has steel guards
on the handle. Knife and fork are made of superior
warranted STEEL and all have polished ebonzed han
dies. The fact is that no one has any need of any
better carving set than this
1t is sent free to every person who sends So to
apply on subscription to the Journal and 25c add-
tiona 1t be sold outright in which case the
price is $l.75.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
No. 7==Crown Razor Special Produc

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ndand hasan
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
que Collection Of Exquisite Gifts

They
Audubon and other
the good old Journal The
exquisite it is fact in the classic
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-09
Coming to You in a Golden Platter

They premums for they old friends we'll
difference whether your with the Journal behind
changed the jolly by belongs
is You not to regard premium
for the Journal doesn't offer inducements need to 1t
token Appreciation symbol of the journals goodwill
made ready prepared to hear just exactly what
faithful description them given writ
who may read and he
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-22

ests in Missouri Pacific Mr.. Wander.
bilt, according to Wall street reports,
also is identified with these interests.
No Quarrel With Allies.
1t is interpreted as further proof of
George Gould's desire to cooperate
with his new financial! allies that he an.
nounced the election of Messrs. Adams
and Warburg of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
AID of Henry Cooper, the latter a di.
rect representative of John d. Rookie.
feller; as directors of other lines in the
Gould system.
George j. Gould was today re-
elected president OF the Texas &
racine railway, and his son,
Kingdom Gould, was made vice presi-
dent. an additional vice presidency hav-
ing been created, Henry Cooper OF New
lork was elected member or the board
or directors. to succeed Alvin Kreich re-
signed. and f. L. Marston of Blair &
co. was chosen member of the execu-
tive committee in place OF j. j. Slocum.
The other officers were reelected.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-22
CURTAILS SUNDAY WORK
in ALL P0ST0FFICES
Patrons Who Want Mall Delivered on
Sabbath VIII Be Required to
Pay for II.

WASHINGTON, March 2l-Sunday
work in postoffices throughout the coun-
try is to be discontinued so far as con-
sistent with rapid transmission of the
mail.
offices entirely. Certain work to prevent
congestion and delay must be done. Mails
VIII be received and dispatched as here
tofore, and arrangements Will be made
for a limited delivery through the gen
eral delivery windows.
Special delivery letters will be delivered
and patrons of any office will be afforded
the privilege OF having their mail deliv-
cred on Sunday by depositing the required
fee for special delivery service.
Postmaster General Hitchcock TODAY
issued instructions designed TO carry into
effect these Ideas and TO afford employees
of the postal service one days rest IN
seven,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-22
JUDGE AGAIN INDICTED
FOR WRECKING BANK

NAPOLEON. Ohio. March c1.-Michael
Donnelly, Judge OF the third circuit court
who faces six indictments In Lucas coun-
~ courts. was indicted last night by the
Henry county grand jury. following an
inquiry into the alleged wreckng of the
Citizens State bank by the failure OF the
Anchor Insurance company, of which
Donnelly was president.
The new indictment charges DonnclIy
with the embeZZlement Of $4,000 OF the
insurance companys funds. Donnelly
was a director OF the Citizens bank and
owned n quarter interest
Al Toledo TODAY new indictme mt
charging Judge Donnelly with perjury
was returned by the grand jury. 1t
charges that he gave falso testimony In
a sworn statement TO State Insurance
Commissioner Lemort