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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
SPEER TEST|FIES
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
Federal Judge Denies All the
Charges Made by the
Georgia Attorneys.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 31.-Federal
Judge Emory Speer was the first wit
ness today before the congressional
committee investigating charges of Off
cial misconduct against him, Before
the Jurist was sworn Chairman Webb
announced that Judge Speer IS testi-
mony would complete the investigation
Judge Speer denied having told Dis
trict Attorney Alexander Akerman that
ne would raise his fec in bankruptcy
case if he would withdraw bis protest
against fees to Talley and Heyward.
Judge Speer also denied having threat
eued to sentence to jail any lawyer who
sought to disqualify him in case in
which his son-in-law, A II. Hayward,
was counsel. Akerman had testified
that Judge Speer had made such a
threat in November, 1910.
81 always disqualified myself in
cases whore Talley and Hayward had
connections declared Judge Speer.
"I had nothing whatever to do With
the partnership between Talley and
Hayward. Ny son-in-law never consult
ed me. | did, however, delay the part
nership for time on account of the
9roene-Gaynor case, L mover asked for
favor for my son-in-law and it has
never occurred to mo that lawyer who
happened to be the son-in-law of
Judge should be debarred from practic-
ing his profession
The witness also denied having had
anything to do with the partnership of
the law firm Of Isaacs and Hayward
Judge Speer was asked to explain the
breach between himself and District
Attorney Akerman.
"Our differences, said the witness,
"grew out Of our dlverging views on
questions involving the policy of tho
law and principles of morality on which
the welfare of the people depended. In
the first place, was anxious TO en-
force the revenue law so as to aid the
people of the south in enforcing their
prohibition laws. Mr.. Akerman allied
himself with the liquor interests and in
sisted that 1 nolle PROSE- certain liquor
cases.
Judge speer declared that John M.
Barnes, former marshal in his court,
was man of malevolent mind.
'1The day Barnes came to me and
spoke Of what he had obtained in re.
ceivership fees, l quoted to him from
the life of Lord Chatham, saying 'and
held up his hand and none of it stuck,
referring to money handled by Lord
Pitt, paymaster in the British army.
Barnes distorted this, saying in his
testimony before this committee that I
remarked, Well, what is there in it
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
RECEIVERS NAMED FOR
TELEPHONE COMPANY

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Judge Dever in
the superior court today appointed as
receivers for the Central Union Tele-
phone company David r. Forgan Of Chi,
cago, Edgar S. Bloom of ST. Louis, vice
president of the Bell system in Missouri,
and Frank A. Fowle, an electrical con
sulting engineer of New York The ap-
pointment was the final step in the vic,
who brought suit against the Central
Union and American Telephone & Tele-
graph company, in an effort to straight.
en- out the tangled affairs of the Cen
trail Union.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
MOTHER! GIVE CROSS, SICK CHILD
ONLY CALIFORNIA SYRUP Of FIG"

clogged.up. constipated waste, sour bile
and undigested food will gently move
out OF the bowels and you have a well,
playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative. Mil
lions OF mothers keep it handy because
liver and bowels is prompt and sure.
They also know a little given today
saves sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a SO cent
bottle Of California Syrup Of Figs
which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware OF ceun-
made by "CaGfornia Fig Syrup Com.
pany-' Refuse any other kind with
contempt. advertisement
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Organization Is Now Nearly
Three Times as Large as
Last Year.
M HE drum corps of the Salt Lake
lIrrh cnhaal lno l..

T HE drum corps of the Salt Lake
high school has done good work
this year There are about
twenty-five boys in the corps,
Of which but few could drum before
joining the corps. The corps is given
lessons every two weeks by Del
Beesley
In the first few years that drum
corps was formed at the high school
there were but three boys who respond
ed to the first call. Last year there
were but seven boys in the corps, Be.
fore a drum corps was formed the
trumpet and drum corps were combined.
Members Of the drum corps have
much outside work. They have adver-
tised the football games and other ath.
letic contests of the local schools.
Wayne Carbis, chief drummer, deserves
much credit for the good showing Of
the corps this year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Joint Meeting in Fifth Ward.

In the Fifth ward chapel this even
ing, commencing at 6 CLOCK, the Mu-
tual Improvement associations of the
ward will hold joint meeting, with
the following programme;
Hymn, choir; duet, Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
sen; lecture, 'SJoseph Smith as Reve-
diugton; hymn choir.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
If peeWsh, feverish, tongue
coated, give fruit laxa-
tive" at once.

No matter what ails your child a lax.
ative should be the first treatment
given.
Look at the tongue, motherl II
coated, it is sure sign your "little
one So stomach, liver and bowels need
gentle. thorough cleansing at once
When cross, peevish, listless, pale
doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if
breath is bad, stomach sour, system full
Of cold, throat sore, OF if feverish, give
teaspoonful Of California Syrup of
Figs and in Just few hours all the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
VIII Not Amalgamate.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va. Jan. 3I.-
The state executive committee of the
Progressive party met here today and
voted unanimously against amalgnm
tion with the Republican organization
and decided TO nominate a full ticket
from magistrate to congrsasmRn in
overy county and district
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Two Deckhands Drowned,

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-The steamship
Concho of the Mallory line. outward
bound for Galveston. rammed the tug
Dinsdale off the Statue of Liberty to-
day. sinking the tug almost Immediate
ly. The captain and engineer OF the tug
were picked up by passing craft but two
deck hands were drowned
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
New Army Orders.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3i.-Anerican
army officers in the Philippines having
any interest in concerns dealing with the
government must dispose. OF them at
once, according to a war department Or
der today. Officials explained that the
order was not caused by any evidence
that officers had used their positions
for their own gains
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
IWORKERS ARE
|RESSED BY KERN
Senator Given an
Ion When He Rises
to Speak.
IS FOR HARMONY
labor Leaders They
B Not Indulge in Per-
|onal Squabbles.
FOR HARMONY

'NAPoLIS, Jan. 31.-United
, 3anator John ". Kern was
walton when he addressed the
N Of the United Mine Workers
b here late today. After the
had died down when he con-
1e minors gave him a rising
(ppreciation.
oo here from Washington, -
nator Kern, "to bring you q
of good will from the mem
18th sides of the United States
kom that stalwaTt fighter for
!. .Im MARITIME, Henry Ashurst,
|E Borah. W. 8. Kenyon and
- q crucial time for organized
| nemies Of labor are putting
Ioter efforts than ever before
Influences over members Of
md the senate in an attempt
ExAde unlonisn. It is time
<e should be harmony among
Your enemies have had
iugs in your assemblies and
q to disrupt your organization
re you going to disrupt your
@t&rr iDfarpaf conohhIoo oo5
10 peIsonahties9 Every re-
sseDsions sent out from this
brings Joy to your enc
Resolution.
Kern referred to the West
trike investigation and said
cad the resolution, at the re-
Xnnafar Rnroh 90 a roA&ax ol
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01

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fastrlc glands, supplies the
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Rction of the stomach it
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stomach work is done the
INTO the small iutestines in
pc to be asslmilated By the
nent of stuart's Dyspepsia
30 strong and efficient that
q IT will digest 5000 grains
food such as meats, vege.
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!e habit Of eating a Stuart 's
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put digestion in a very short
~ you will no longer need
opr druggist and obtain a
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Public Sentiment Aroused.

"It was publicity moro than the
congressional investigation that
brought results. 1t aroused public sen.
timent and the men down there were
afraid to continue their lawless
policy
The senator said he had received mes
sages from Michigan saying that the
miners there had no cause to complain.
81 am not here TO prejudice the in.
yestigation,', the senator continued
"but I firmly believe that as soon as
the light Of publicity ts turned on the
conditions there. public sentiment will
see to it that the wrongs complained
of in Michigan will be righted' -
Senator Kern, in speaking of the pro-
posed antitrust law, said it would be
written before the present congress nd
journs, and that the Sherman law was
not intended to be used against labor
organizations.
When Senator Kern concluded many
Of the delegates climbed on the chairs
and threw their hats in the air The
applause continued several minutes.
After number OF sections Of the
constitution had been readopted this
afternoon, the convention became in
volved IN a controversy over tho au-
thority of the international organizers
TO pass upon bills presented by the in
ternational board members. Tho ques.
tion had not been settled when the
convention adjourned until Monday
morning
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
HIGH SCHOOL DRUM CORPS FL0UR|6t1|NG
MEMBERS ARE NOW DOING EXCELLENT WORK


% % % % @ % BOT
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Heals Don't
Hurt a Bit
tuasb'e Dyspepsia Tablet VIII
Kour Exhausted Stomach
y Digest Any Meal.

3 real joy to SEQ children
.f8 is almost q ridiculous hu.
lt. The same Joy that a
at meal time should be ex-
Iby grown ups" and would
y would only do as children
tk, worries and woes Of adult
pst the digestive apparatus
re very often is not allowed
opportunity to renew or re-
1hausted organs and depleted
jnices.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01

policy, as he was chairman OF the eau
Gus.
~ had little knowledge of the con.
ditions in West Virginia. The newspa
pers did not print the story of the ter,
r1ble conditions existing. ] did not
know that Mother Mary Jones was
held prisoner without the guarantee
of her constitutional rights, and that
she was tried by drum-head, mock
court"martial, Such news was sup.
pressed.
"Within twenty-four hours after the
resolution OF investigation was offered
kilograms began to pour in, exerting ev.
cry influence possible TO make me not
press the resolution. I was told not to
disturb the peace and quiet reigning in
the beautiful hills Of West Virginia.
Then foul SANDER was circulated re.
garding that noble woman, Mother
Jones, who is known and loved more
than any other woman in the land.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-01
Resolution.

Kern referred to the West
trike investigation and said
cad the resolution, at the re-
<enator Borah as a matter of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
PRESIDENT DECLIE IS TO
ENTER CONTROVERSY ON
CHARGES OF ATROCITIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16. - cit
would be unwise, it would be prema-
ture for a single government, how
ever fortunately separated from the
present trouble; II would even be in
consistent with the neutral position
OF any nation. which like this has no
part in the contest, to form or eX-
press judgment" This was the key
note Of Pres. Wilson's reply 10 the
Belgian commissioners who came to
the white house today TO protest
against the wrongs which they de-
clare their nation has suffered from
Germany in the present war.
After paying a brilliant tribute to
the Belgians as a people and protest
ing warm friendship the resident
said:
presently, I pray God very soon,
this war will be over. The " of ac-
counting will then come VIII, 7 take
it for granted the nations Oh Europe
will assemble TO determine a settle
ment. Where wrongs have beea COM
mitted, their consequences and their
relative responsibility involved Will be
assessed. The nations OF the world
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
JAP PANESE ARMY
TAKES KIAO-CHAU
RAILWAY STATION
Official Announcement at Toxic
Tells of Assault on German
Territory in China-Avia-
tors Drop Bombs.

TOXIC, Sept. 16.-The attack of
Japanese troops on the German ter
ritory of Kiao- -Chau has begun. Off
cial announcement was made today
that the railroad station at Kiao-Chau
was captured on Sunday.
The railroad station is several miles
from the Using Tau fortresses which
are steadily strengthened by the Ger
mans.
Official announcement Is made by
the japanese war office that an avia-
tor sailed over the German fortifca-
tion at Using Tau in the German
Ieasehold of Kiao-Chau and dropped
bombs upon barracks Of the soldiers.
The machine returned safely to Jap
anese headquarters.
1t is believed that a number of Ger
man soldiers were killed by the ex-
plosion of the bombs. The aeroplane
was shelled but the Germans aim was
bad.
The German naval patrol off Using
Tau has been driven in by Jap
anese fleet of torpedo boat destroyers.
In an official statement the govern
ment explains why II mas ordered the
Herald, a German controlled news
paper, and "the Deutsch japan Post. "
German newspaper, to cease pub
lication. 1t Is charged that both pub
lications for years have sought TO
create animosity between Japan and
certain foreign countries. 7 articularly
England and the United States
The Herald has been published at
Toxic. Herr Ostwald. the editor Of
the news agency. has been ordered TO
leave Japan within q week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
RUSSIAN POINTS OUT
AMERICAS OPPORTUNITY
Foreign Minister Urges United
States to Enter Lists for
Cars Enormous Trade.

2ETROGRAD, Sept. 16.-Sergius
Sazonoff Russian minister of foreign
affairs declared today that as a result
of the war the great markets Of Rus
sia would be thrown open TO England
and America. He asserted that an
era of prosperity would soon open in
Russia and that this would be an op-
pOrtunity Of especial benefit TO Amer
lea
Beyond the war" he said. exists
a situation that affords an opportunity
in trade and commerce with Russia
which. 20 England and America may
mean more in the decades to come
than it is easy TO realize. 1t is the
country which foresees the situation
commercially in Russia that will reap
the enormous benefits with Russian
merchants and manufacturers should
offer their goods here. Experts should
be sent here now while the war is still
on, TO study and examine the wants OF
our country. Our duties, our manner
Of business, our present and future
wants and the growing demands
should be studied scientifically so
that when peace comes these chan
nels which have flowed deeply with
y
tinue TO flow with products from
America and England.
Americas Great Chance.
For America especially does Rus
sia open its ports for an outlet such
as can hardly be oyerestimated. We
have an empire OF 100000 600 souls.
and the 100000, 600 we have been
paying yearly 10 Germany is but the
beginning Of a demand that soon viii
make Russia among the most desir-
able and valuable markets OF the
world. Railroad building and new
developments everywhere are the
prelude 10 an era OF prosperity in this
country such as has never been seen
here before.
Il cannot too emphatically express
the hope that the countries abrOas
will realize this wonderful Opportu
nifty and act promptly, for when the
war is over there viii come a realiZa-
ton OF this situation everywhere and
he who would profit should take the
first step with the least possible de-
Law"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
AUSTRIANs PUT To
ROUT BY CAR
FIERCE CAVALRY
in MOrasSeS, Franz JO-
SETS Men Fight Desperately
But Enemies Declare Ami
hiIatiOn or Surrender Near.

PETROGRAD, Sept. 16.-Re-
ports from a source considered re-
liable, state that Gar Nicholas is
about to grant general amnesty
to all political prisoners through
out Russia.
This action will free thousands
of men and women who have
been confined in prisons in Eu-
ropean Russia or compelled to
work in the Siberian mines.
PETROGRAD. Sept. 16.-Pursuing
the enemy through the marshy lands
west Of the San river, Russian cos
sacks are turning the retreat OF the
Austrian right wing into a rout.
Thousands are being killed or taken
prisoners. Trapped in the morasses
the Austrians are fighting desperately
TO escape, but their artillery has been
lost
The Austrian center still holds a
broad front against the victorious
Russians, but with the right wing
smashed and the left wing crumpled
up in Russian Poland. Minister of
War Sukhomlinoff believes that the
annihilation or surrender of Archdpke
Frederick's army is imminent
Fighting has been continuous for 20
days along the center. In that time
according to reports received by the
war office, the Austrians have been
driven back 125 miles.
The general staff announced today
that Przemysl had been invested on
three sides and that Gen. Brousiloff' S
troops were marching TO attack Sam
Dor, an important point in the Aus
trian line of communication.
Will Cut on Przemysl.
With the capture OF Sambor and
Chyrow. the Russians will cut
Przemysl completely of from any as
sistance that might be sent from the
south.
(Sambor is 2S miles southeast or
PrZemysl which lies 55 miles west OF
Lemberg. Chyrow is 20 miles south
OF PrZemySl)
Every report received from the
front shows that the Russian victory
over the Austrians was greater than
they had even supposed.
Unofficial reports say that the great
army OF 100000 men that Austria
sent into Galicia TO attack the Rus
42O, 900 have been killed, captured or
SO surrounded that their escape Is i'm
possible. Minister OF War Sukhom-
hnom declined today either TO confirm
or deny these reports.
1--WE know that the Austrian army
has met with terrific disaster he
said. but We cannot tell its extent
until the full reports are received.
The length OF the line over which
fighting has been going on precluded
the posi- ibility OF ascertaining all the
facts at present"
Success i'm East Prussia.
Discussing the situation in East
Prussia the war minister said:
"Our purposes in East ussia are
successful. Russia is effe> .vely CO.
operating with her allies. Russia sent
forces into Prussia 10 draw from the
west German forces that would have
otherwise have been able TO help the
armies invading France.
"Our sacrifices were costly, but the
CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16

have fortunately by agreement made
a plan for such a reckoning and set
tlement. What such a plan cannot
compass. the opinion of mankind, the
final arbiter in all such matters. will
supply. 1t would be unwise, il would
be premature, however, fortunately
separated from the present struggle,
IL would even be inconsistent with the
neutral position of any nation, which
like this has no part in the contest.
to form or express a final judgment
Il need not assure you that this
conclusion, in which 1 instinctively
feel that you yourselves will concur.
Is spoken frankly because in warm
friendship and as the best means of
perfect understanding between us,
and an understanding based upon
mutual respect, admiration. and cor
dialtty. You are most welcome and
we are greatly honored that you
should have chosen us as the friends
before whom you could lay any mat
ter Of vital consequence to yourselves
in the confidence that your course
would be understood and met in the
same spirit in which it was conceived
and intended"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
MEX|CANS CELEBRATE
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Overthrow of Huerta Dictator
ship Lends Significance to
104th Celebration.

MEXICO CITY, Sept ia Joint
celebration OF the 104th anniversary
OF the Mexican declaration of inde-
pendence was held in this city to-
day. The greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed everywhere, especially among
the constitutionalist soldiers. Pamph-
lets were thrown among the crowd
bearing the following inscription: "I
have the satisfaction TO communicate
that Pres. Wilson cabIed that he had
ordered the evacuation Of Vera
Cruz" This message was signed by
Juan Uquidi, and was dated Sept. Is.
The celebration OF Mexico's dec
laration Of independence which fol-
lowed the uprising led by Father
Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, took q pc
culiar significance throughout the en-
tire republic owing TO the recent
and the promises of sweeping reforms
by the constitutlonalists who have just
come into power.
"Grito De Dolores (long live our
holy mother Of Guadalupe) was the
battle cry Of Father Hidalgo. The
"Grito' ceremony consists of the pres
ident OF the republic or some other
high officer of state crying long live
Mexico, or long live our religion,
or long live the constitution"
To the people, the city is a mass Of
color with Mexican flags floating over
public buildings. A Dig banquet viii
be held in the national palace to-
night when the chiet officers OF the
party win deliver speeches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
TELLS PUPILS WAR WAS
FORCED UPON GERMANS
Special to The News-Times.

Special TO The News-Times.
ROCHESTER,. Ind, Sept 16.-Miss
Elizabeth Sudhof. German teacher in
the Rochester high school who has
just returned from Europe where she
spent some time studying in "the
fatherland," declared before the stu
dent body here that the war was
forced upon the kaiser and that her
sympathies were with him. Despite
her desire to respect United States
neutrality, she believes that German
patriotism is greater than that OF any
other nation and praised most high
ly the methods OF German mobiliza-
ton. a part OF which she was privi-
legged 10 witness. She returned via
Holland. England. Scotland and
Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
JAMES SULLIVAN, LEADER
IN AMATEUR ATHLETICS,
DIES AFTER OPERATION

NEW YORK, Sept 16.-James L.
Sullivan died at Mount Sinai hospital
today. He was recently operated on
for intestinal trouble and failed to
rally.
Sullivan was the best known leader
in America in amateur athletics. He
was for years the dominating figure
IN the Olympic games and ruled su-
preme in athletic affairs in the
United States He was elected sec
rotary OF the American Amateur Ath-
letic union for the 21st consecutive
time last winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-16
BECOMES BRIDE OF MAN
WHO WAS FORMER PATIENT
Special to The News Times.

SpeClaI 20 Ine NEWS HINES
ROCHESTER, Ind, Sept. 16.-Miss
Helen Mary Leonard. daughter Of G.
V. Leonard, prominent Rochester CT
gar manufacturer. was married here
Tuesday TO Curtis c. Debruler, man
ager OF the Edison Dictaphone Co.
office in Toledo, o.. and a son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Debruler or Evans
vile, Ind. Mrs. Debruler is gradu-
ate OF the Chicago Polytechnic School
for Nurses and II was while Debruler
was a patient under her care that the
romance began