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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10
steady Hand on Throttle.

when on a train 1T means
q great deal to me whether the
man at the switch is drunk or
sober. I want to have the
peaceful certainty that the
hand on the throttle is steady
And this desire is true OF all
who travel to such a degree
.ahat now no man can make 2
success In the railroad bust
ness unless he has always
clear head and steady
nerves. Secretary of State
Bryan.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10

OPEN JUNE 10, 191s-One new 8
room cottage situated at Davis sta
ton On Toxaway r. r., 2 IA miles
from Main, street, five minutes walk
from Laurel Park car line. Rates
Sc to So per week. No consumptives
taken. Apply Mrs. G. L. Anders, r.
R-6. HendersonvilIe. N. @. 6-19-3tn
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10
Fayors Action by Congress.

81 have no use for the Oh
rectors of a railroad who, at
ter a disastrous wreck that
could have been prevented BY
athe use of the necessary safe
Hy devices and the expendl-
4nre of a little money, seek to
out the blame on the engineer
I am IN favor of stringent
laws compelling the use on all
railroad lines of the latest
safety devices, and 1T is my
hope that Congress will enact
laws that will prohibit the OPP
Grafton of trains anywhere IN
the United States unless fully
equipped with such appll-
.ances. Secretary of Navy
Daniels.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10
NOTICE

Nothing but Money looks good
to me. Pay your taxes Or pay
the cost that the law allows. Last
chance this month.
". G. ". SHEPHERD,
June 5 1913. Tax Collector.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10
BRYAN PRAISES DANIELS.

Praises Secretary Of the Navy and
Asserts That he VIII Raise
standard Higher Than Ever Be
fore BY Helping the Man Behind
the Gun-Declares Drinking
Men Cannot Succeed IN Life.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10
Prof. f. F. VALDIS

Medical and OsthOpedic Treatment.
Local and General Massage for nerve
troubles and general debility. Once
hours from IL to 2 p. m. Kentucky
Home. Annex No. %. 7-1O-4tb
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-10

Double safeguarding of railroad
travel by the use of the latest
known safety appliances, and the
employment Of only men OF So
hriety and moral character, was
strongly advocatd by the Secre-
tary of State and the Secretary OF
z4he Navy at the fifth anniversary
dinner of the terminal depart
ment of the Young Mems Chris
Aion Association, held last evening
at Union Station.
The Secretary of the Navy also
denounced anarchists and their
teachings, and declared the red
flag should not be allowed to Hy
in the United States. ).
tSuch an organization as this,
said Secretary Bryan, "makes bet
servants of the men who work
for the railroads. As a traveller
IA all parts Of the globe, | have
learned to have confidence IN the
4nan who presides at the engine
TO such an extent that | can sleep
as soundly in my berth as l car IN
my bed at home.
Clear Head Needed to Succeed.
When on a train it means a
great deal to me whether the man
at the switch is drunk or sober. l
want TO have the peaceful certain
Aay that the hand on the throttle IS
STEADY. And this desire is true
of all who travel to such a degree
that now no man can make a sue
cess in the railroad business IN
less he has always a clear head
land steady nerves.
81 have no use,' declared Sec
rotary Daniels, "for the directors
Aof a railroad who, after a dlsas-
trous wreck that could have been
prevented by the $ of the nee
safety devices and the ex-
pendituer of a little money, seek
to put the blame on the engineer.
I am in favor of stringent laws
compelling the use on all railroad
lines of the latest safety devices,
and it is my hope that Congress
will enact laws that will prohibit
the operation of trains anywhere
in the United States unless fully
Ieduipped with such appliances.
White Radishes for Bryan.
The banquet hall was so elabo-
rately and appropriately decorat-
ed that it drew complimentary ex-
pressions from all the speakers.
The whole place was literally
tswathed in Old Glory, and the
tables were fesUuoned with great
clusters Of red and white flowers
and garlands of oak leaves. There
were radishes on the menu, and a
dish Of choice white ones was set
an front of the plate set for the
Secretary Of State. Secretary
Daniels appeared in a suit of white
crash, and was generally envied
his apparent delightful GOODNESS.
q. R. Tolson presided and acted as
6OagtmaSter.
Secretary Bryan, who spoke
last, paid a high tribute to the
Secretary Of the Navy. He said
that he was glad to see at the
head of the navy a man interest
edmot only in the guns, but in the
men behind the guns.
Helps Men Behind the Guns,
1T is well enough he said,
to see how big and how destruc-
utIve a gun can be made, but it is
far more Important to see how
good a man there is BEND the
gun. I predict that In the four
years that Josephus Daniels pre-
sides over the destinies of the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
Salem Woman's Club Notes.

The regular meeting programs for
March and April will be transposed,
Owing to extra duties which have
occupied Miss Minnetta Magers' at
tention and time, she feels assured
that in another month more inter
esting musical program can be ar
ranged for preservation before the
Womans Club.
Therefore on March eighth, Doctor
Mary McLachlan Of Portland will give
her address upon the subject of Eu-
genics, and the musicale in charge Of
Miss Magers will be given at the home
of Mrs. William Brown, $50 State
street on April twelfth.
Mrs, Henrietta w. Calvin dean of
domestic science department at Ore
gon Agricultural college, who gave a
very interesting TAX on the Relation
Of Food to Health, before the Woman's
Club, addressed over one hundred high
school girlia' lover hiafternoont m
subject was Hygiene"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
Seek Ye the Lord" ...... Roberts
Chorus.
Postlude, March from Tannhauser.

Under the auspices of the Woman's S
Union of First Congregational church,
a splendid musica treat will be given
in Salem Friday evening, February
twenty-eighth.
The Byron Troubadours, a family of
musical geniuses, performing on twen-
ty different instruments, one Of which
was invented especially for their work
and by one of the members, will pre-
sent a most unique and interesting
program.
There are eight skillful musicians
all artnsts in their line, who will give
vocal solos, duets, trios, quartets and
choruses in English, German. French
Spanish, Italian and Hawaiian. Mum,
bers on the program are instructive
and entertaining and never fail tC
please an audience The Troubadourf
are generous with encores, responding
to any number of return calls. They
are we'll known in the east coast ant
middle west cities, where they draw
crowded houses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Miss Myra Mcbride was genial hos
tess last Wednesday entertaining eigh-
teen young women friends at her home
North High street. The evening af-
fair was given in compliment to her
sister Mrs. Eyeritt Ferguson, formerly
of Spokane, Washington. Crimson and
white was decorative motif for the
rooms and electric bloves were shaded
to correspond.
Girl-hood events were interesting
topics for conversations and music
added to the evenings pleasure.
In serving her dainty luncheon the
hostess was assisted by Miss Georgia
Wassom.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

spond to an encore. All the old war
songs were sung by everybody, Mrs,
Mary NJ. Fox, one of the Oldest mem
bers in years, surprised them all by
singing the old songs in a beautiful
voice. Mr.. A. Mccain also sang
SOLO The Lickle orchestra rendered
fine music on all kinds of instruments.
Mrs. Vera Byars Glover recited
Mrs. Brietenhaffers Troubles" by
George Kyle. The hearty encore was
responded to by her recitation of "A
Far Country" Afterwards all joined
in singing "Tenting Tonight" Star
Spangled Banner" and my Country
'Tis of Thee, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp"
etc.
These old songs seemed to cause
these ladies' to remember much that
happened during war time, and many
funny stories were related, and also
many sad ones. Mrs Frank A.
Thompson said 1t reminded her Of the
! day when her dear ones marched to
the war, Mrs, H. Higgins told of
"scary times" in old Indiana, and
about old Gov. Morton and how she
had had the honor of sitting in the
governors chair Dozens of events
were related.
Then the hostess announced din
ner. The guests found the tables
beautifully decorated in the patriotic
colors and pink carnations. At every
plate the hostess had placed her card
tied In red, white and blue baby
ribbon. The menu consisted Of chick
en- pie and all Of the usual accompani-
ments. After the dinner, which was
partaken of by 81 guests and greatly
enjoyed, the husband OF the hostess
again provided rigs to take the happy
crowd back to take the cars for home.
Goodbyes were said and three rousing
cheers given for the hostess and host,
the musicians and everybody who had
helped to make this a red letter day
for the Womans Relief Corps Of Sa-
lem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
LADIES' RELIEFC 0RPS
SPLENDIDLY ENTERTAINED

Last Thursday was a red letter day
for the Women's Relief Corps of Sa-
lem. When their president Mrs. Mary
e. Llckle, allowed an invitation from
her to be announced in the newspa-
pers, she knew she would be prepared
to entertain them in a royal manner.
Four +Srys met the ladies at the end
Of the car line, and the STRAW rides
proved as enjoyable as anything on
the program.
A delicious lunch was served soon
after the guests arrived at the house
The whole house was beautifully dec
GRATED with bunting, red, white and
blue streamers and flags.
After lunch the ladies sewed on old
fashioned patchwork and tackled, Then
work was dropped and some one be-
gan to play on the piano and singing,
storytelling and fun prevailed, Songs
were sung by Mrs. Il. Adair and Mrs
h. Simeral, with Mrs. A. Mccain at
the piano, Mr. Llckle sang a jolly
song in German, but he refused to re-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
Unsteady Nerves.

Often the result Of indigestion, dys-
pepsia, constipation, bilious attacks or
impure blood, for all Of which Meritol
Tonic Digestive is a standard remedy
that will give you instant relief. A
world famous remedy for all ailments
due to a bad stomach. Capital Drug
Store Exclusive local agents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
MUSICAL NOTES
Continued from page 81

and over hills to its native haunt.
Liszt has portrayed this adventure in
remarkable manner in "Mazeppa."
Probably none Of the numbers in
the pretty "Nutcracker" suite have
been played in this city.
Two request numbers have been
made for the strings. Those who
heard Miss Sullivan play her harp a
few weeks ago, when the orchestra
visited Salem, will be glad to know
she remains with the organization and
her music will be a prominent feature
in the string numbers.
The closing number will be the fine
"Mazeppa," musical Interpretation
Of Byron's poem.
Carl Denton, who conducts the Sym
phonN orchestra music on the after
noon of March second, Is brother Of
Mr.. william Denton of Saem, and we'll
known in musical circles of this city
and OF Portland, having been for years
organist at Trinity Episcopal church
and living an active life as an en-
semble player and teacher. He is at
present organist and director Of st.,
Stephens Episcopal Pro-Cathedral. A
native of England, he began the study
of the piano before he was six years
old and at seven appeared in con-
cert. Later he was graduated from
the Royal Academy Of Music, London,
and has studied the pipe organ under
the best English masters, and violin
under sauret, Alfred Burnett and
others.
Mr. Denton has played under the
baton of some Of the foremost direc-
tors of Europe, appearing in concerts
at Covent Garden, Royal Opera House,
Queens Hail. London, besides provin.
cial concerts.
!
Miss JOY Turner presented piano
and violin pupils in recital last We'd
nesday afternoon at her studio in Will
lamette College Of Music The work
was interesting and the pupils pro-
progress entirely satisfactory. All
played their selections without notes,
The program for the recital was
Piano. .,........Tw Liyesey Studies
Miss Pearl 0stermann.
Piano, Liebestraume. William Palla
Miss Getta Jennings.
Violin
n. German Folksong,
b. Invitation . Eugene Gutenberg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Miss Katheryne Schott arrives in
Salem Sunday, February second, and
will be the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Durbin for an extended
visit. Miss Schott's home is near Ar
lington, In eastern Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
A NOTRE DAME LADVs APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers Of rheumatism,
whether muscular or OF the joints, sciatica,
lumbagos, backache, pains in the Kidneys or
neuralgia pains, TO write TO her for q home
treatment which has repeatedly cured all OF
these tortures. She feels II her duty TO send
II 10 all sufferers FREE. You cure yourself
at home as thousands will testify-no change
OF climate being necessary. This simple
discovery banishos uric acid from the blood,
loosens the stiffened joints, puriies the blood
and brlghtens the eyes, giving elasticity and
tone to the whole system. II the above
Summers, Box II, Notro Dame, Ind.
-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Mrs. F, j. Chapman of 1899 Marion
street, is entertaining her mother,
Mrs. j. C. Gaynor, of Dallas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Mr.. Frank Williams left home Tues
day for a trip through California and
the southern cities. He will visit his
old home in Maryland. The trip will
occupy six months time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22
SOclaI Club Notes.

Social Club Notes.
On Friday afternoon, February four
teenth, Mrs. John Pollock, Mrs. G. w.
Hobson and Mrs. Victor E. Beno en-
tertained the Ugoigo embroidery club
in compliment to Mrs. II, P, Flicken-
ger of Spokane, who is sister of Mrs.
Pollock, and to Mrs. r. c. Lee Of Port
land. Ferns and house plants added
attraction to the rooms, and during
the hours, for pleasure of the guests,
Mrs Bross and Mrs. Pennell sang
beautifully and Mrs. Pewtherer gave
piano numbers.
Very lovely refreshments were
served. Besides the honor guests and
hostesses, enjoying the afternoon
were: Mrs. George Pewtherer, Mrs,
c. Il. Rinehart, Mrs. e. M. Clark, Mrs,
G.. A. Nye, Mrs. G. e. Schaffer, Mrs.
s. Kightlinger, Mrs. D. F, Brunner,
Mrs II. Bross, Mrs. Julia Bross Pen
nell and Mrs. G. w. Hobson.
The Ideal Embroidery Club was en-
tertained Wednesday by Mrs, Plymail
in her home, 1896 Mill street,
Mrs. James 0linger and Mrs, James
Long assisted with serving refresh
ments.
Mrs. George H. Dunsford, Of 533
South Liberty street was hostess for
the Priscilla club, Thursday with their
regular afternoon of needlework, Mrs.
Jeffries and Miss Jennie Fry were
guests besides.
The members of Ugoigo Embroidery
club were guests of Mrs, d. F. Brun-
ner yesterday for one o'clock lunch
con at her home, 43O South Twenty
fourth street. Early primroses and
pussy willows were used for decora-
ting rooms, and the luncheon table
where places were marked with
George Washington hatchets. Circling
the table were;
Mrs. II. w. Bross, Mrs. Victor Beno,
Mrs. G. w. Hobson, Mrs. George Scha-
fer, Mrs. John Pollock, Mrs. f. Kit
linger, Mrs. Charles Elgln and Mrs
James Pinnell
Mrs. II. Fleckinger Of Spokane, who
is visitinfg her sister Mrs. Pollock
was the clubs guest of honor.
Personal Notes.
At high noon on Wednesday, Feb
ruary twelfth, nineteen hundred and
thirteen Homer Lerwell Gouley made
his advent to gladden. the hearts Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Gouley.
This nine-pound boy is a very per.
feet bit of humanity In a short time
Mrs. Gouley and her son will be leav-
ing Salem hospital for their home in
Chemeketa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Moore of 63j
North Church street are receiving
congratulations upon the birth, Febru.
ary nineteenth, OF daughter, whose
christening name will be selected
later.
Doctor and Mrs. Emil Emma Of Port
land are being showered with felicl
tations on the arrival Of baby daugh
ter, Ellen Charlotte Emma,
Mrs. Henry b. Thielsen and Misi
Ellen Thielsen went to Portland
yesterday, Mr. Thielsen Joined then
and the family left that evening
by Shasta Limited for San Fran
cisco, where they will visit Mr.. ant
Mrs Edward Thielsen and pass somc
time in Southern California, return
ing home the last of next month.
Miss Florence McKinnie visited
Portland Thursday to pass the re
malnder of the week with friends
from Des Moines, Iowa, who are leav
ing soon for the Middle West
Mrs. Harriet Macarthur of Portland
arrived in Salem Monday and wal
house guest of the Henry b. Thielsenl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Mrs. r. G. Lee of Portland was
weekend guest of Mrs. Victor Beno.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1913.
C. Hymn-Struensic $50. Myerbeer
Miss Eleanor TAFT.
Piano-Doll's Dream ........ 0esten
Miss Hazel Smith.
Piano-Mein Lieblingsstulck ......
go. go. ..,....... E. Carl Bonn
Miss Annie Ryan.
Violin-Blue Bells of Scotland. ...
Miss Pearl Pelker.
Piano --Gondellied venetian Bar
carolle) .............. Carl Bohm
Miss Marie Wells.
Violin--Russian Fantasie. H. Carelton
Mr., David Moses
Piano
a. The Wild Horseman. ...r....
............. Robert Schumann
b. Blumentraume Theodore Espen
Miss Marguerite Deering.
Violin-Romance from L'Eclair go.
.......,...,.. ...... .. F. Halevy
Dee Cady
Piano-Evening Bells .............
........,....... Edward NJ. Read
Miss Grace Fugate.
Vtolin-Hungarian Fantasia .......
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. H. Carleton
Miss Lucille McCully.
Piano
a. Farewell to the Piano ......
......., 80. .... ..r Beethoven
b. Spanishcher Tanz ..........
........ ........ Carelius Gurlitt
Miss Merene Digerness.
After adjournment Of chapter work
last Tuesday evening, the members of
Chadwick Chapter No. 81 of the East
ern Star entertained with a musical
program under Miss Minetta Magers'
direction, including:
Loves Old Sweet Song" q. e. Mallory
The Wednesday Musical Club.
(Encore, "Hongkong Romance
Vocal Solo, April Rain" Schneider
Miss Fugate
(Encore.)
Vocal SolO
Miss Greta Phillips.
(Encore.)
Reading, "a Cheerful Visitor. ".....
Miss Emmaline Klein.
Encore, "The Good Little Girl.D
Piano Solos, two of LISTS (sweet and
dainty and beautifully played).
Miss Joy Turner
Vocal Solo, "Carmena". ....H. Wilson
Miss Ada Miller,
(Encore.)
BY request the Wednesday Musical
club gave "Afloat at Dusk"
Sunday afternoon at four-thirty
O'Clock, there will be Vesper music
service at the First Presbyterian
church to which the public is cordial
ly invited.
The, program will be:
Toccata ................. Boellmann
Communion in G .......,.. Batiste
Mrs. Adelaine Merrill Biddle pre-
siding at the organ.
Onward Christian Soldiers. Schneider
Chorus.
Prayer.
Hymnal Number 9S.
Cello SOLO
a. Confidence ........ j. Schulhoff
b. Serenade ............. Gounod
William f. Ketchum.
"The Rose of Sharon" Palmer-Aller
Y. M. c. A. Quartet.
Scripture reading.
Offertory--Violin Solo from MEL
stersinger" .......,,...... Wagner
Miss Mary Schultz.
Duet, Love Divine, All Love Ex-
cellency" .............. Stainel
Mrs. Mrs. Morrison Reid and
Mr.. H. V. Compton.
Beyond the Glittering, Starry Skies
,,.,,,,. .,,,,. ,H',',.,,''' WltIS
Abide With Me" ..,,....,... Shelley
Qulntette.
Contralto solo, by the Waters of
Babylon" ..,....,...,,.,, Howell
Mrs. John Jay Roberts.
A N0TRE DAME LADY'S APPEAL
To all knowing sufferers OF rheumatism,
| A a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

visiting Mrs. Ida Babcock of 749 North
Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

The city council has decided that
the municipal band Is to be reality
during the coming summer, and city
was authorized to onter into a CON
tract with John Graber and W, II,
Sellwood for eight concerts a month
during June, July and August A sum
Of fifteen hundred dollars was set
aside for this purpose, Not a woman
who voted last fall overlooked the
band question.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Thirty-five guests enjoyed an ev-
ening with Miss Margaret Fisher on
North Church street Thursday of last
week, when she entertained for the
Pierean Sunday School class Of First
Methodist church Hearts and cupids
were everywhere. Games and music
filled the hours and lovely refresh
ments were served at the close of a
very delightful evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs, NJ u. Phatt OF Oregon
City returned home Wednesday after
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-22

Mrs. George H. Dunsford, of 53S
South Liberty street was hostess for
the Priscilla club, Thursday with their
regular afternoon of needlework, Mrs.
Jeffries and Miss Jennie Fry were
guests besides.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-31
JUDGES MAKE THE LAW
 A VARIABLE THING

Out of seventy-seven consecutive decisions rendered by the United States supreme court, twenty mine were given by a vote of to 4. and forty six by vote of 6 to 8; in only two instances did as many as seven out of the nine justices agree. This is the statement made by John k. Dos Passos in an address before the New York County Lawyers as- sociation. He added that a long pe- riod in the New York state supreme court showed 50 per cent of reversals in cases appealed.
 Such a record of uncertainty and disagreement in the highest courts ought to be enough to upset the rev erence for the judicial function so long cherished by the American people
 Judges are men like the rest of us each with his own temperament his pet prejudices, his fixed opinions. his desires and even his interests, per sonaI or social, which influence his interpretation of evidence and of legal texts Dressing a nan in a black gown and setting him on an elevated bench does not free him from bias.
 It is late in the day to argue the absurdity of permitting any five out of nine dignified old gentlemen in Washington to overrule the acts of congress and permanently to thwart the will of the great majority of the people, unless that majority happens to be so geographically distributed as to control three-fourths of the state legislatures.
 Like most superstitions, the worship of the judiciary does not readily yield to reason. But it is now pretty rap- idly being undermined by practical experience. The time cannot be far off when we shall have a change in Article V. of the federal constitution and an amendment to the judiciary act that will take away from the
Arizona republican., 1913-07-31
CHILLING DUE THE LOBBYIST
 TABLE |S SET
Committee Has Passed
 Upon the Questions to be Asked Him By Attorneys for the Manufacturers Association.

WASHINGTON, July 30.-The Sen ate lobby Investigating committee cleared the way tonight for the cross examination of Martin Mulhall, the all legged lobbyist" of the National ASso- citation of Manufacturers by the law yers of the association. In executive session thecommittee passed upon more than 200 questions submitted by the attorneys. Only a few were strick- en out.
 The committee decided that the law yers could search the Witness's mind for any facts bearing on statements he has made in the letters or in the testi- mOny that he gave as they were iden- tified. He may be on the stand for sev eral days. There was another report today that former Representative Jas. E. Watson, of Indiana, mentioned ire quently by Mulhall, was seeking to se cure an indictment by the lobbyist for perjury by District of Columbia grand jury. After Mulhall had voluntarily retracted statements reflecting on the former congressman's public record it was believed that the matter of legal redress had been dropped.