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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Real Last Of the Mohicans.

Andrew Harrison. now over seventy
five years of age, is not only one of
the last of the Mohicans." but is
veteran of the Civil war and PEN
sioner. He is now seeking to have
his pension increased Harrison Is
full blooded Mohican and lives in
Massachusetts
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
To Destroy Carpet Bug. or Moth.

Mix thoroughly with two quarts OF
water three ounces Of salt, one ounce
Of alum. one ounce of chloride OF zinc
Let 1t stand over night In a covered
vessel. In the morning pour it care.
fully into another dish. leaving all
sediment behind. To use. dilute this
with two quarts Of water. then sprin-
kle 1t over the edges of the carpet
and to the distance Of foot from the
wall. This will not injure the carpet.
and is said to be a sure remedy for
the pests.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
somethIna Of a Lottery.

What ! want" said the young man
"is to get married and have peace
full quiet home" We'll. sometimes II
works that way and sometimes :t'i
like joinin' a debatin' society"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Ie<k1 H<,<+.eA
Draining a Metropolis.

London sewage has its main drain
age outfalls at Barking and Cross
ness the average daily quantity
dealt with Is about $50, 100000 gal
Ions, while the total quantity OF
sludge collected at Barking and
Crossness is over 100000 tons.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Makeup Of Thoroughbred.

Many things enter into the makeup
OF . thoroughbred horse-the feet
and legs must be right, the legs
straight and well set under the body.
The head should be well poised and
the expression OF the face good. The
shoulders, ribs and thighs symmetri-
cal, and the whole animal covered
with good coat of hair.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Obtain Early Tomato Plants.

Although much is done every year
to obtain early tomato plants. yet
some of the best yields In the main
crop are from vines from seed self
sown. They do not bear quite az
early, but the fruit is good and the
vines strong.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Free Advertising.

Society Leader-lt's awful to have
these camera fiends after one!
Popular Hero-Yes; but just think
what 1t would be II they didn't notice
na!-Jud4e.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Beware Of Loose Wire.

Don't have any loose wire laying
around the farm anywhere. especially
where colts or horses run. 1t only
takes two seconds to knock hundred
dollars of the value OF the horse.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19

possible by making 1t very plain and
leaving out all unnecessary furbelows
that cost extra without giving proper
tionate returns.
Such houses are very much in de-
mand on large farms. II farmers would
build houses like this and place them
in nice locations near the highways
they would have less difficulty In Sc
curing good farm help. One reason
why men object to farm work Is that
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Plants for Home Yard.

Plants Tor Home YARD.
The native wild highbush cranberry.
dogwood, Juneberry. black haw and
wild grape all make good plants to-
the home yard II properly set.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
IHaeHE
EfAHNEE

Ar not u!l You are backed by
numbers. Wait not until YOU
arc --Ia of an echo from the crowd. The
fewer the voices on the side Of truth, the
more distinct and strong must be your
avn -Channlng.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
Ways Of Cut Worms.

Why do the cut worms conf1ne their
attention to vegetables and pass up
she "pusley' and red root?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-06-19
[Ell1K1iZA$[ ~ =! E!'z!Ilf )!
0 MATTER how beautiful the

HOUSE, CT now eXNulsIte tH6
furnishings. II pure air does not circulate
In every room. the family suffers.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
SOME WASHINGTON NEWS.

William G. McAdOo, Secretary of the
Treasury, let a dozen or so disting-
uished visitors wait impatiently in
the reception room of his private Of
flee recently while he talked and
laughed over old times down in
Georgia with Aunt" Julia Gibson,
his old negro NANNY" who is
black as midnight in a dungeon.
Aunt Julia is the mother of sew
enteen children and still is resi-
dent of the town in which the secre-
tary was born, Marietta, Ga. She
came all the way to Washington to
call on "her chile"
Mr.. McAdoo said afterwards the
visit was one of the most pleasant
he has had since he took charge OF
affairs in the Treasury.
Aunt Julia told the Secretary that
when he was youngster he was al
ways doing something he ought not,
and he, in turn, told her how feroc.
ious she seemed to be at times.
She also described how she used to
whip Mr.. McAdoo's brother, Henry
for daring to thpmp the life out OF
the Cabinet-oficer-to-be.
In Aunt" Julia's handbag was an
Iold-fashioned daguerretype of Mr.
McAdoo's father and mother, and she
gave it to the Secretary as memen.
to. Mr. McAdoo was overjoyed to
receive it.
When Aunt" Julia left the Treas
ury she carried an autographed pic
ture of the Secretary and the build
ing and nearly hundred new buff
falo nickels.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

the next three years to be applied
on the citys present Indebtedness.
This will enable the three commits
sioners that come in Office to have
a reasonable amount of money to
take care of the city in such a man.
ner will enable them to get good
results.
The bill provides further for the
consolidation of all clerical work of
all departments in one Office and un-
der the supervision of one compe-
tent accountant who is to be under
a surity bond of not less than
100000 and to be held respon-
sible and accountable for the proper
keeping of all records and funds. He
is to be city clerk. city treasurer and
book keeper
The bill provides further that dur
ing the early part of each year, the
three commissioners are to set aside
a certain amount that may be ex-
pended in the operation of each de-
partment, and that no commissioner
can exceed the amount set aside for
his department, without the unani-
nous consent of the Board. Under
this plan, there is little likelihood
of the city expenditures exceeding
its revenues.
The bill provides for the referen-
dun and recall, SO that in the event
that any official proves to be incom-
petent, negligent, or unworthy, he
may be recalled, and an election for
his successor had within a short
time.
From what we can learn, this bill
has many valuable features, and al
a later date, we will give more fully
the benefits that Marietta shuld de-
rive from such government.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
EXCHANGE FOR FARM

My home in Smyrna consisting of
eight room house. Large open fire
places, water works, gasoline engine
equipment, servants house, barn,
modern chicken houses and runs
garden and 40 apple trees. Five acres
large oak trees. Will exchange for
well improved farm within one mile
OF Marietta car line. Will give or
take difference. Address C. w
Hurlbut, Smyrna, Ga. Phone 1892
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
CITY COMMISSION BILL
PASSED BY LEGISLATURE

The bill providing for a change in
the City Government of Marietta to
a board of Commissioners passed the
Senate Wednesday and is now ready
for the signature of Governor Slaton.
This bill has been very carefully
prepared by large number of Mar
ietta's citizens. In preparing it they
have been guided by charters of
other cities that have had this form
of government in force, and the COM
mittee that prepared the bill believes
that it has taken the best from the
many bills considered, and feel that
the bill for Marietta is near perfect.
The bill provides for three COM
missioners, all of whom are to be
elected by the people at an election
to be called at a later date. One OF
these commissioners is to have en-
tire charge and control of the water
works, electric lights, and sewerage;
one to have entire charge and control
of the streets, parks and cemeteries
and the other, who is to be chairman,
is to have charge of the fire and po-
lice departments. and all other mat
tiers that do not come under the head
of the departments mentioned above
In sense, the chairman is to be
mayor.
The bill provides for the election
by the Board of Commissioners OF
fire chief, police chief, and superin.
tendent of lights and water and pro
vides fuEther that after the board
elects them that the commissioner il
charge is to have complete contro
and be resposible for the department
assigned him. This places INDIVID
UAL RESPONSIBILITY.
The bill provides further that
certain amount is to be set aside fol
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
FIRST OPEN BOIL IS
BROUGHT TO TOWN

Mr.. Hiram Wade, who brought in
the first open bloom early in the
Summer and also the first mature
boil brought the first open boil of
1913 cotton to town last Saturday
Mr.. Wade says that he will begin
picking pretty soon and will bring
in the first bale again this year.
We hope cotton will grow we'll and
sell well this fall.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
ENGINEER SMITHS
ARM BROKEN

A newspaper does not know every
thing and it is with deep regret that
we publish the fact that Mr.. Will
Smith, former Marietta citizen, had
one Of his arms broken when his
train was wrecked several weeks ago.
Mr.. Smith is at present living in At
lanta and his father is in Cartersyille
He is getting along nicely now.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
REWARD FOR LOST BOOK

We will pay one dollar for the re-
turn to the Marietta Journal office
of the first volume of the Astor
School Library. Lost in Marietta
about three weeks ago.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
FOUR SONS VISIT MOTHER
ON HER BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Mary Howell's four sons.
Messrs. Charles, Randolph, Eaton and
Charlton, who live in Chattanooga,
joined the family circle here last
Sunday and spent Monday which
was their mothers birthday. 1t was
a happy day for all although no for
NAL entertainment took place.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

Gentlemen:
make the following report for
the month of July, 1913: | have
made interments as follows:
Non Residents, White 3
Non Residents, Colored
Respectfully,
S. NJ BRUCE
Sexton.
Motion made by Councilman w. T.
Potts and seconded by Councilman
y. A. Benson: that the following bills
be approved and vouchers be issued
to cover same: Motion carried.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
PRIVATE SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Opens Sept. LIST in the chapel of
st. James church.
For terms apply to,
Mrs. f. r. LITTLE.
At. 109 Forest Ave.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

For Sale-70 acres good land one
and one forth miles west of Kenne-
saw on pike road l seven room
house, l four room tenant house.
Price $3,5OOOO, See me at once.
A Y. Crowder,
st Kennesaw, Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

For valley tin, ridge covering, iron
and all kinds Of roofing see us. We
can supply you at lowest prices.
The Black Builders Supply Co.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

LOST-twO ten-dollar bills some
where in Marietta between Saturday
and Monday noon, Reward if re-
turned to Marietta Journal Office.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

See the fall goods arriving daily
at w. A. Florence's.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

J. GLENN GILES.
He was elected Junior Warden for the
coming year at the Masons Conven-
ton at Powder Springs last week.
We believe Glenn will make a good
officer.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

FOR SALE-Hot blast stove, one
china closet, one refrigerator, half a
dozen Brentwood chairs, one piano
and other household goods can be
seen at 207 Powder Springs Street.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
PIANO FOR SALE

For Sale-99 acre farm two and a
half miles from Powder Springs
Plenty of timber and water and can
be divided into two small farms.
Mrs. L. J. Scott
1t Powder Springs, Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

WANTED--to rent a five or six
room house. Address House, Care
Marietta Journal. 1t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

Total $7,267.O2
Respectfully submitted
w E. SCHILLING,
City Treasurer
SEXTON'S REPORT
Marietta, Ga. Aug 4, 1913.
To the Mayor and Council of the
City of Marietta, Ga:
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

Trust and Banking Co. regarding
issuing vouchers, postponed until
next meeting on account of not hav-
ing full board of Council.
On motion made by Councilman
J. A. Benson and seconded by Coun-
Gilman w. T. Potts, the Council ad-
journed subject to the call of the
Mayor.
J. J. BLACK,
Mayor.
w. NJ. FLEMING,
Clerk
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
FOR SALE AND WANT ADS

of keys. Return to
M. c, Frey, PIP Roswell st. 1t.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

FOR RENT-Two connecting
rooms over Merchants and Farmers
Bank. Apply to ]. D. Malone 1t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15

HtEpONLIUIIy
w. M. FLEMING,
City Clerk
CITY MARSHAL'S REPORT
Marietta, GaAug. 4th, 1913.
To the Mayor and Council:
Gentlemen
make the following report for
the month of July, 1918. have
made 35 cases, 10 cases discharged.
Uncollected last report 5000
Fines for July 405.5O
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-15
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Monthly Meeting Held
Monday Night, Aug.
4th, 1913.

Marietta, Ca, August 4th, 1913
Present: Mayor J J. Black and
full board of Council except Council
fnen c. W. DuPre and R. w North
cult.
Regular monthly meeting of May
or and Council held July 18th and
minutes of call Meeting held July
18th read and approved.
Motion made by Councilman J. P.
Cheney and seconded by Councilman
J. A. Benson: That the reports of
city officers for the month of July
be received and spread upon the
minutes. Motion carried.
CITY CLERKS REPORT
Marietta, Ga, Aug. 4th, 1913.
To the Mayor and Council;
Gentlemen
make the following report for
the month of July 1913.
Balance last report $631.14
Collected Street Tax 1880
Collected Special Tax $500
Total $S5S.64
Cash to Treasurer $4,000
Balance on hand 1864
Total 1854
- Respectfully,
Wy NJ ISJ LATINIC
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12
FOR CARE Of INFANT S.
HOSPITAL GROUNDS RESIDENCE
TO BE REMoDELED FOR THIS
PURPOSE

The house located west Of the st.
Otto's orphahge, and which now is
the residence Of Monsigneur Nagel, will
be transformed into an orphanage by
the franciscan Sisters, for the care Of
infants which continually come to the
institution. A fine new residence is
being erected for the chaplain, which
will be strictly modern in every re-
spect.
As soon as the new residence is com:
pleted the old residence will be re-
modelled to conform with the necessi-
ties of such an institution. When the
arrangement is completed the orphan.
age will be able to accommodate at
least 20 infants and special detach.
ment of nurses will be assigned to this
work.
There are but few institutions of
this kind in the state and. the addition
will fill long felt need for accommo
dation Of the little charges. The sis.
tiers now have several infants at the
regular orphanage but the space is in,
adequate and only the older children
can be properly cared for there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12

visited with friends and took in the
state air. The trip was made by auto
mobile.
Rev. and Mrs. A. o. Worthing and
children, who have been visiting in
Winnipeg and Fergus Falls, returned
Friday.
Miss Jessie Burial returned Friday
from Alexandria, where she attended
the funeral of Mrs. A. r. Campbell,
who moved from this city about a
month ago, following the death of her
husband.
Mrs. Ida johnson and daughter, who
have been visiting at the home of E.
s. Brown for several weeks, left Friday
for week 8 stay in St. Paul, be-
fore returning to their home in Mar
shall, Texas.
Mrs. G. F. Kirscher and daughter,
Miss lone, returned Friday from Min
nearolis in their new Lozier car. They
were accompanied by Miss Leonilla
VESSEL, who accompanied her sister,
Loretta, to Winona, where she is at
tending the normal.
Louis Wright left Sunday for In
ternational Falls, where he has &C.
cepted employment in laundry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets and children of
Long Prairie were in the city enroute
to Brainerd on hunting trip.
Erland Tholen and Adolph johnson
and Misses Annie Stephens and
Florence Ploof have returned from a
visit in Minneapolis and at the state
fair.
Fred Greisch left Friday evening fol
a visit with friends in Superior, from
which place he will go to Virginia,
where he is employed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12
BRICKYARDS

Sept. 10.-Miss Lottie Birch was
given a surprise party Saturday eve
ming, the occasion being her sixteenth
birthday. Games were the amusement
after which dainty lunch was served.
A fine time was had by all.
Clara Krause, Elsie Savage, Lottie
Birch and Alfred Olson enrolled at the
high school Monday.
Miss Esther Larsen of Fawndale
visited friends here a few days last
week.
Oliver Smith and sister, Lucille,
visited friends here Sunday.
Mrs. E. o. Westberg and children
visited Sunday at the Melberg home.
Lloyd Green left Saturday for a
short visit at his home in Fargo. =
F.. A. Savage, w. NJ. Manbeck and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12

ed the party at Birch q were Marcilean
Lemay, Mabel Yagen and brother,
Henry, Roy Miller, Oliver Smith and
sister Lucille. 81 u: Iss.
Miss Bertha SSprandel has returned
to, Delevan after visit with relatives
and friends here and at Little Falls.
Miss May Brick and Elsie Savage
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS
LETS CONTRACT FOR HEAT
REGULATING SYSTEM AT NEW
HIGH SCHOOL

The board Of education met in spe-
cial session at the German American
Matt onal bank Thursday Of last week
with all members present except Wet
zel and Bolander. ...
The bid of the johnson Service COM
papy Of Milwaukee to install COM
plete heat regulation system in the
new high school for $1,000 was &C.
cepted. The bid allowed IS months
tins for payment at per cent in
terest after the day of the completing
of the installation of the system.
The secretary was instructed to ad-
vertise for bids for water service for
TIE new high school.
The report Of j. S. Klinka, agricul-
tuTal instructor, with check for $47 .26,
Was accepted and ordered filed.
Bills allowed were as follows:
NJ orrison County Lumber COM
W. II. Ryan, coal and drills =. 1876 80
Ad; ms Hardware company, oil,
tu1pentine, etc. ............ 80. Is
Julius .Jetka, hardware ...... 140
G F. Terrell, plumbing ...... IL. O5
Ernest LaFond, repairing build
ings >. :. ............. $3.50
Northwestern Tel. Elk. Co. tele-
phone service :. .......... 2.65
Little Falls Water. Power COM
pany, light :. ........... 2.73
Geo. 2. Kay, work on farm. -. $50
Fred Rocheleau, work on farm. 14.75
J. l. Metcalf, work on farm. 12.5O
Signor & Schallern, insurance. "A "A
Frank Ellenbecker, insurance. 1900
G. ". Massey, insurance. :.. So.
Pantzke Bros, groceries. ..... 500
Scott Paper company, paper. 25 90
D Fl. Parsons, grinding knives. 100
Muucy's Transfer line, freight
anG drayage :. ............ 24.33
Mrs. Andrew johnson, barn rent 400
Robert Muske, Irvine .... 10
St. Cloud Iron Works company,
table legs .. ............. 22.1O
X. l. .Cochrane blue vitrol. -. 4.90
r Z. Cochrane, work on farm. go
German American National
bank, interest .......... 1886
First National band, interest. 2O:O4
j. :. Klinka, boys work and
supplies :. .............. 1850
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12

Edward Birch returned home from the
state fair Sunday. PHI.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Larsen attended the
Ladies aid at the Johnson home in
Culdrum Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Miller of Little
Falls visited at J. E. Quine's Sunday.
Those from Little Falls who attend
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-09-12

visited q few days last week at the
home Of Miss Lille Swanson in Green
Prairie. .t
Mrs. J. Burnett and Mrs. a. Heron
left Wednesday for visit at Mime
apolis and also attended the state fair.
a. Olson purchased a horse from Aft.
Green.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-25

other purposes. at the state prison at
Windsor.
$. POI, relating to the selling of
milk and cream.
The House tabled House Bill 525
an act to incorporate the Southern
Vermont Light & Power company.
The following bills were approved
and signed by the governor Jan %.
II. S42-An act to repeal section
1918 Of the Public Statutes. as amend
ed by No. 1l2 of the Acts OF 1908 and
to amend sectiins 1919 and 1920 of
the Public Statutes, relating 10 brok-
erage Of insurance.
n. 4Ss-An act to define and regu-
late the treatment and control of de-
pendent and delinquent children: TO
provide for their disposition. care. ed.
ucation, protection. support. mainten-
ance. punishment. guardianship and
adoption; to prescribe the powers
ana duties OF courts. police officers
and probation officers with resnect
thereto; to fix the jurisdiction over
juvenile Offenders in the Probate
court and prescribe its powers and
procedure in such cases; and TO 70.
strict the imprisonment Of children.
h. 5l1-An act to amend an act OF
the General Assembly Of 1912. entitl.
ed An act to extend the time for the
performance OF certain duties By the
commissioner Of taxes, approved Jan.
uary IS. 1913.
5. l4s-An act 10 amend section
6Ol5 OF the Public Statutes. relating
TO furnishing railway fare to dis.
charged convicts.
). lss-An act to amend sections
2s66, 1861. 1865. 1869. 2s71. 2s72 and
xS'S and TO repeal section 237O OF
tne Public Statutes. relating to the
execution Of the death penalty.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-25
HEARST MAN BOUGHT SECRET
Editor Admits Purchase Of Several
Standard Oil Letters.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The Senate
Committee investigating campaign
funds heard today the first admission
from an employee of William Ran
dolph Hearst that money was paid by
the Hearst newspapers for at least
several of the Standard Oil letters.
Mr. Hearst swore to the committee
that the letters had cost nothing
either TO himself or to any of his en-
ployes. - the only member of
his staff who knew anything about
the acquisition of the letters Was
John Eddy, now in London
Charles p. j. Mooney. formerly
managing editor of the New York
American and now on a paper in
Memphis, was today's witness.
Most of the letters, he said, were
turned over to him by his predeces-
sor, Mr.. Eddy, but a man whose name
he did not recall visited him one day
and offered to sell certain letters
from Washington politicians to John
d. Archbold. Those letters were
photographed and for the photo
graphs he paid about $500, he
thought though he could fix that
figure only by his knowledge that III
he had paid larger amount he
would have had to consult his SUI
periors.
Only once. Mr. Mooney testified,
did he mention the letters to Mr..
Hearst
Il told him." he said. that we
had some very valuable material 1t
would make a national sensation, /
said, and it would make an upheaval
in the Government, but Mr. Hearst
showed no curiosity and gave me no
instructions"
MIR. Mooney denied the statement
in an affidavit by Charles Stump,
presented to the committee last week
that mir. Chamberlain and Mr..
Mooney inspected letter books TAX
en- from the Standard Oil offices.
When asked for his judgment as TO
the statement that $4,000 was paid
for the Standard Oil letters. Mr..
Mooney replied that from a news
>point of view the price would not
have been excessive.