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The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Points in Roosevelt's Defense
Against the Standard Oil Charges

II call attntion to the fact that the attitudes Of
Messrs Archbold and Penrose In this matter sub
stantally identical Apparently neither of them has
any idea that It is wrong for the highest government
officials to blacma corporations into subscribing to
party campaign funds under penalty Of being
If they fail to do So"
an concluding, want to say a word about my con-
nection with Mr. Perkins. I have known him about
fourteen years. have never in my life, directly or
indirectly asked him for contribution or asked him
to assist in any shape way. He has always as
sisted me and backed me up of his accord.
"In addition to the statement already made by Sena-
tor Dixon the provisional committee will speedily make
public the statement of the moneys collected
and spent in the primary campaign last spring.
~ do not draw the line against size and never shall
- To limit contributions to ten thousand dollars
will be hardship to a reactionary cause, cause
champoned by the enormous majority of the men who
can each contribute to such a But we who fight
for the of justice and fair dealing for the cause of
the people whole, have only few supporters among
the very rich"
"As long as the expense of running primaries and
elections is left to be borne by private individuals in
stead of by the government and long there is no
limit to the total fund which be raised then each
contributor should be left free to contribute according
to his ability, If his motive is proper and is properly
understood"
"Mr. Perkins is not working in secret for secret
reward His work is open, and he wishes no reward
but the work itself"
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Climate Failed;
Medicine Effective

1t has been absolutely shown that
rest. fresh air and good food do help
many persons suffering from Tubercu-
losis. But 1t must be admitted tnat the
disease Is seldom more than arrested"
Something more is needed.
Eckmans Alternative Is a medicine
made for the treatment Of Tuberculo-
sis. 1t has conquered this disease again
and again. Often these benefits have
been effected where the surroundings
were not ideal-yet recoverles resulted
Now We argue that Eckman's Altera-.
tive should be used in every case of
Tuberculosis, in addition to good, nour-
ishing food and fresh air. which we all
need. remarkable case follows:
Weldon. III.
Gentlemen: Through Eckman's AL
teratiNe / have been saved from a pre-
| mature grave On December IA, 1904,
vas taken with Typhoid Pneumonia. My
sputum was examined and tuberculosis
Bacilli were found. On February 21,
1905. I was advised to go to Fort Worth.
Texas. While there an abcess in my
right lnune broke and discharged. /
! grew worse and became very much
emaciated. MY physician informed me
that l must go to Colorado as quickly
as possible. I left Texas June / and ar
rived in canon City June 3. very feeble.
! After being there two weeks, my ply
sician informed me that my case was
| hopeless. Three weeks later returned
home. weighing 10s pounds. the doctor
having given me no assurance OF
eaching there alive.
"On July IA. 1905, began taking
| Eckman's wonderful remedy for Con-
sumption. Today weigh 15s pounds.
| I am stout and we'll and can do any
kind Of work about my grain elevator.
I have not an ache nor pain in my
| lungs, eat well. sleep well and never
| felt better"
(Sworn affidaviD ARTHUR WEBB.
| Eckmans Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis. Asthma. Hay Fever, Throat
| and Lung Troubles and in upbuilding
/ the system. Does not contain poisons
| opiates or habit-forming drugs. For
| sale by ODonnelrs Drug Stores and
other leading druggists. Ask for book
| let telling of recoveries, and write to
| Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa.
! for additional evidence
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"As far as they (the Standard Oil charges) concern
me- they merely repettions Of injurious gossip re-
petitions of what dead 10 alleged to have said
about me as in the case of the Hartman matter"
Apparently the committee Is investigating not this
charge against Mr.. Penrose which sustained by di
rect evidence but Mr. Penoses counercharge which
sustained by no evidence at all and only by the repe
tition of second hand gossip"
T of say whether not it Is true that
Mr. Bliss asked received such contribution, although
I call attention to Mr.. Archbolds statement that the
money was given not in but in currency and that
he has lost the receipt for it; and call attention to
the further fact that during Mr. Bliss life Mr.. Arch
bold made such accusation; and that Mr. Bliss can
not now answer the accusation"
'T had as freely seen and communicated with Mr.
Hartman, Mr. Morgan, Mr.. HILL and other railroad men
as had seen and communicated with Mr.. Gompers Mr.
Keefe, Mr.. Morrissey, Mr.. Morrison, and other labor
leaders"
T wish to emphasize the fact that the testimony Of
Mr. Archbod and Mr.. Penrose in this matter is at
tack Mr. Bliss who is dead and is also unwittngly
the severest possible reflection themselves but it IL
in any attack except in so far as they
that the dead said that knew of his request
for money from them do not believe that Mr.. Bliss
said this, any than believe their accusation tha
Mr.. Bliss deliberately tried to blackma the Standard
Oil into contributing"
tions contributing, and in many the corporation
that did would itself advertise the fact to show tina
it doing patriotic duty"
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
HOTEL MEN WANT
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Philadelphians File Vigorous Pro-
test With Postal De-
partment.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2.-swamped
with complaints from their guests be-
cause no mail was received yesterday,
the Philadelphia hotel managers,
through the Hotel Association, are pro-
resting today to Postmaster. General
hitchcock against the new Sunday pos
tai order. David b. Provan, treasurer
OF the association. wrote to Hitchcock
on behalf OF the city's hostelries. 1t ID
said, II Informal protests avail nothing.
the local association will seek legal ad.
vice to ascertain whether the Govern
ment has the right to abolish Sunday
service.
Today's single delivery only aggra.
waited conditions, for much of the ac.
comulated mail can hardly be moved
until tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
SENATOR BOURNE
ANSWERS COLONEL
ON OIL AFFA|NS
Says He Only Tried to Set
tie Affairs in Govern
ment's Interest.

II must confess my surprise at
Colonel Roosevelts dragging my name
into the controversy he Is now having
with standard OIL representatives and
others said Senator Bourne of OregcB
today. commenting on Roosevelt's as
were the only legislators who ever called
at the White House in regard to Stand
ard Oil.
II fail to see how my efforts to bring
about settlement between the Govern
ment and the Standard Oil Company in
1870 8has any bearing upon the present
political situation. / endeavored In 1908
to bring about settlement between
the Government and the Standard Oil
Company. believing such result would
prevent the continuance started In 1907,
and that the Government could secure
much better terms by a settlement than
through the courts and President Roose-
welt have the cooperation Of the big
business interests OF the country in his
efforts to secure a Federal incorpora-
ton law that would bring all big busi-
ness corporations directly under the
strong arm OF the Government.
What He Suggested.
President Roosevelt expressed grave
doubt about anv settlement favorable to
the Government being made with the
Standard Oil Company. Entirely on my
own volition and without Colonel Roose-
velts knowledge, 1 went to New York
and sought an interview with Mr.. Arch
bold. / explained to him the advan-
tages of Federal Incorporation law.
| Mr.. Archbold expressed himself
as willing to compromise with the Gov
eminent and favored a stringent Fed
eral incorporation law.
No Personal Interest.
:. Il wish to state that 1 have no per-
sonal interests in the matter further
| than desire to minimize the panic.
secure the support of big business
| interests for a yerile Federal incor-
poation law.
| Il have never had any interest in
any of the Standard Oil companies. !
have known Mr.. Archbold and his
| family for several years. ana have vis-
| tied his house. Neither he nor any
| OF his associates have ever talked
to me about any Congressional State
| legislation other than my talk with
him on Federal Incorporation law
! and popular government fundamen-
| tails"
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bring In no rewards, but which II is
entirely indispensable to have done" and
warmly defends his character.
He then continues:
Mr.. Archbolds testimony can only
mean that Mr.. Archbold had made his
contribution In the hope OF getting some
special consideration to which as a mat
ter OF fact he was not entitled. that he
believed that II he had made the extra
contribution he would have had this
special consideration and that MIR, Bliss
thought so, too.
Mr.. Penrose says that he a member
of the National Republican Committee
and a United States Senator, advised
Mr.. Archbold that 1t would be a mis-
take for the Standard Oil Company not
liberal contributions they might incur
hostility in certain quarters. Surely no
more extraordinary testimony was ever
submitted by a United States Senator
under the impression that he was testi-
Tying In his own behalf. It embodies
far worse accusation against him
than ever should have dreamed Of
making.
This language is precisely the lam
| suage that might be used by a black
mailing police officer in a big city in
advising the keeper of law-breaking
liquor saloon or a gambling house to
contribute literally because otherwise
he might incur hostility in certain
quarters. II this language were, proved
against the policeman, he would be re-
moved from the police force, and as II
is admitted by the Senator. he should
be removed from the Senate.
In concluding. I want to say a word
about my connection with Mr.. Perkins.
/ have known him about fourteen years
l have never In my life, directly or in
directly. asked him for a contribution
or asked him to assist me in any shape
or way. He has always assisted me
and backed me up OF his own accord
| Until after the statement of Mr.. Pen
rose in the Senate ] never asked him
! II he had ever contributed to my cam
! paign fund at any time, although
| was morally certain that he had done
| so
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Secretary Nagel Will
Receive for President

The National Association for Testing
Materials will open its annual session
in New York today, and will later
come to Washington for a days visit.
The program calls for the trip here next
Sunday.
President Taft will nominally receive
the members. They will actually be
received at the White House by Secre-
tary Nagel of the Department of Com
merce and Labor, who will return to
Washington especially to officiate for
the President.
The Government laboratories here will
be visited by the scientists Monday, and
they will then depart by special train
for Pittsburgh. returning to New York
by way of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and
Bethlehem.
William A. Holmes Is chairman OF the
Washington committee of the associa-
ton.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
SAYS COLONEL COULD
SWEEP BAY STATE
Taft Man Admits He Would Win
Easily II Election Were
Held Now.

Most of the voters in Massachusetts,
look upon Roosevelt as their political
salvation, according to w. A. Black
wood, of Boston, now in Washington.
and II an election were to be held to-
day the Progressive leader would, in
bis opinion, carry the State.
mo one can tell" said Mr.. Black
wood, what changes the spellbinders
of the old parties will work when they
begin speaking, but at this time, II
the people were to vote, there is no
doubt that Roosevelt would carry the
State"
supporter but he admits that his
friends must get very busy in the Bay
State IL they are to keep 1t out of the
clutches of the gentleman from Saga
more Hill.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Ready for Publicity.

"Mr. Hearst has published much in
teresting and important correspondence
of the Standard Oil people, especially
Mr.. Archbold, with various public men.
l have in time past criticised Mr..
Hearst, but in this matter he has rem
dered a public service OF high import
ance, and / hope he will publish all the
letters dealing with this matter which
he has in his possession. If Mr.. Hearst
or anybody else has any letter from me
dealing with Standard Oil affairs, l
shall be delighted to have It pub
lished, and If anyone can suggest any
question as to any letter I have ever
written or received on the subject and
will give me the approximate date, I
will at once try to look II up, and If
find it will publish It,
Il wish to emphasize the fact that the
testimony OF Mr.. Archbold and Mr..
Penrose in this matter is an attack on
Mr.. Bliss, who is dead. and is also un-
Willingly the severest possible reflection
on themselves.
Mr.. Bliss never asked me for a favor
or any kind, and all his public and pri-
vate acts so far as l had knowledge of
them were on the highest plane of just
and honorable dealing. Mr.. Bliss never
even asked me this about the Stand
ard Oil. and never in any way alluded
to the Standard Oil Company to me
I never heard Mr.. Archbold's name
mentioned in connection with Mr.. Bliss
But year or so after the election
heard report that Mr. Bliss had ac-
cepted a contribution from Mr.. Rogers,
alleging as his justification that this
was not money from the Standard OIL
Company, but from Mr.. Rogers per-
sonally, Mr.. Rogers being an old friend
and party associate of his"
Tribute to Bliss.
Colonel Roosevelt here quotes a
lengthy extract from an interview with
Mr.. Bliss on the Hartman Roosevelt
controversy, published in the New York
Herald on December "a, 1911, purporting
to have been given by Mr.. Bliss a few
! months before his death. He follows
this with a tribute to Mr.. Bliss for his
services to the party in "irksome, dis
agreeable and laborious tasks which
The Washington times., 1912-09-02

pointment TO see me through Mr.. Root.
who was then in my Cabinet. He was
not present at the interview. The sub
ject of campaign contributions was not
alluded to.
''Messrs. Archbold and Rogers, the
former doing almost all the talking.
stated they had come down in connec.
ton with the accusations made against
the Standard OIL Company regarding re-
bates. l informed them that Mr.. Gar
field had Informed me that he was
about to report very strongly against
the Standard OIL Company on this mat.
ter, and referred them TO Mr.. Garfield,
suggesting that they see him or Mr..
H. K. Smith ard go over the matter
with thcm before coming To me.
Urged Oil Interests.
'Mr. sibley. then a Congressman from
Pennsylvania, called upon me once or
twice to speak on behalf OF the Stand
ard OF. people apd urged upon me that
they were very good men, and tha.
their accusers were unworthy and mis-
guided creatures, but he did no. maxi
any specific request about them as far
as 1 remember nor arrange an inter-
view for them. The only reason l re-
member anything about what he said
was because as he had been a Populist
and as I had supposed that he was
anti-corporation In his feeling, / was
little surprised at his turning up on
behalf Of the Standard Oil.
"A couple OF years later, when the De
partmcnt of Justice was taking the pre-
liminary steps for bringing suit to dis
solve the Standard Oil Company Sena-
tor Jonathan Bourne on three or four
occasions brought MIR. Archbold in to
see me. Two letters to Senator Bourne
were written by me after the first and
the last of these interviews and explain
themselves"
Letters to Bourne.
These letters were. in part, as follows:
'Sagamore Hill, Feb %, 1908.
My Dear Senator:-As to what you
told me the other evening about the
STANDARD OIL people, do remember that
while any proposals they make will be
considered in an entirely frank and hon.
orable spirit, yet these proposals must
be conditioned upon absolute obedience
to the law and must he laid in detail
before the Attorney General and Frank
B. Kellogg before 1t would be possible
for me to express any opinion upon
them. l know you understand this, but
/ want you to be sure that the Stand
ard OIL people do not misunderstood 1t,
and do not get the impression that It is
by my desire or on my initiative that
negotiations have been entered into
with them by you or by anyone.
Sincerely yours
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Oyster Bay, n. Y, July 3. 1908.
My Dear Senator:-In my judgmen,
IL Is not only a waste of time but mad
visable to try to carry on the negotla.
tions through you as Intermediary. Let
the Standard Oil lawyers, any or all OF
them. as Mr.. Archbold or Mr.. Rookie
feller or anyone else may choose, de-
eide IS to the course they wish to follow,
and then communicate direct with Mr.
kellogg or the Attorney General.
Sincerely yours,
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Let the Worst Come.

Hub (arriving home)-Well, I've had
my life insured for $4,000.
Wife-Thank goodness! Now I shan't
have to keep cautioning you to be care
ful whenever you go any place.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05

Two lawn swings at greatly re- duced price. H. A. Hamilton X Co,
 Wanted Hickory logs by Shel- don Handle Co.,, Beirne, Arkan- sas. 5I1
 Mrs. c. J. Brooks and children left this morning for Hope where they go to spend a visit with relatives and friends.
 Miss Fay McRae, ofTexarkana, is visiting in the city, guest at the home of Mir. and Mrs. T. C.. McRae.
 Mrs. Ben Waller and little Miss Virginia Waller left this after noon for a weeks visit to friends and relatives at Ashdown.
 D. w. Barham,' of Gale, spent a couple of days in Prescott this week on business and seeing his old friends.
 A lawn swing is something that every home should have. We will give you a bargain. H. A. Hamilton & Co.
 Mrs. T. P. Blake came in this morning from Philadelphia and, will visit rela tives and friends in the city for few days.
 Manager Frisby, of the local telephone company, has a force of linemen at work striuging the cables for the new system they are placing in at this place Cables will be placed over the en- tire city and much better service will be given when this work is completed.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
ANNOUNCEMENT

The stockholders in Patton S Normal are requested to meet at the Second Baptist Church to, night at s o'clock. Important bushes to attend to. Prof. Pat ton will be there and will have something to say that you will appreciate. Let everyone attend and especially the patrons of tue school. c. B. Andrews, Chm.
 bio Lewis, Sect'y.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
Local News
Subscribe for The News.

Subscribe for The News.
 For Sale-TWo good young milk COWS. Phone 274.
 Mayor Hamby is in Little Rock today.
 WeaUher-Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Grain Cradles at $2.75.-H. A. Hamilton & Co.
 pr. T. w. Mcdaniel, of Rough ton, was here this afternoon.
 Fruit jars and rubbers at II. A. Hamilton X Co.,
 D. B. Brown spent this after noon in Hope on business.
 Deering Hay Rake for S17.50. H. A. Hamilton X Co.
 Squirrels are quite numerous this season and quite number are being killed by our hunters.
 The Prescott Hardware Co.,, carry in stock a complete line of plumbing fixtures and supplies.
 H. o. Sheldon, of Beirne, was a business visitor to the city to- day.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
ENDS HUNT FOR RICH GIRL

Often the hunt for rich wife ends when the man meets a woman who uses Electric Bitters. Her strong nerves tell in bright brain and even temper Her peach-bloom complexion and ruby lips result from her pure blood; her bright eyes from restful sleep; her elastic step from firm, free muscles. all telling of the health and strength Electric Bitters give woman. and the freedom from indigestion. backache headacke, fainting and dizzy spells they promote. Everywhere they are woman's favorite remedy. If weak or ailing try them. Soc at Hesterly Drug Store,
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
The National Drink

From the Cluster to the Bottle - Unchanged in Anyway.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
4 Good Investment

There is no better investment than fifty cent piece in a bottle of Meritol White Eminent. Mus cular and rheumatic pains, swell lings, lameness and soreness of the muscles are promptly re- lieved. Meritol White Liniment is especially recommended as a general pain killer of unusual merit. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
To the People of Preecott.

To the People of Preecott.
 We wish to again call your at tention to the fact that we are sole agents in this city for Meri- tol Pile Remedy Our success with this remedy has far exceed ed our most sanguine eXpecta- tions. Therefore, we are pleas ed to recommend and guarantee every package of Meritol Pile Remedy. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
Less Bowel Trouble
 In Prescott

Prescott people have found out that A SINGLE DOSE of sim pie buckthorn bark glycerine, etc., as compounded in Adler-i- ka, the German appendicitis re. medy, relieves constipation, sour stomach or gas on the stomach INSTANTLY. This simple mix ture antisepticizes the digestive organs and it is surprising how QUICKLY it helps. The He. sterly Drug Store NJ
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
A CARD

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The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
They Put an End to Ii

Charles Sable, 30 Cook St., Rochester, N. r., says he recommends Foley Kid ney pills at every opportunity because they gave him prompt relief from a bad case of kidney trouble that had long bothered him, Such recommen- dation, coming from MT. Sable, is direct and convincing evidence of the great curative qualities of Foley Kidney Pills For sale by Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05
MOVE UN NOW

says policeman to a street crowd, and whacks heads if it don't. Move on now " says the big harsh mineral pills to bowel congestion and suffering follows. Dr. Kings New Life Pills don't bulldoze the bow)ls. They gent y persuade them to right action, and r ealth follows. 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05

For the choicest of fruit, pro duce and vegetables, just stop Junius Kershaw's produce wagon
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-05

We will treasure up your plumbing job and submit esti mates free.
 Prescott Hardware Go. Give us anopportunity to make you a price on your plumbing job.
 Prescott Hardware Go.