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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
AROUND THE COURT HOUSE

The county commissioners went to
Boise the last of the week and are
due to be back today.
The attic OF the Court House has
been cleaned up recently and some
rubbish removed and goods that are
In storage sorted up and put in bet
ter shape. Prisoners have been en-
gagged in washing the woodwork and
cleaning the inside Of the building
generally.
The sheriff's force has been watch
ing for bootlegger booze supposed
to be on it's way into Blackfoot from
Ogden ana on Tuesday night during
the snow storm O car OF 500 pintS
crossed the bridge over the Black
foot river. Two officers were on the
watch but failed to halt the car: 1t
was running rapidly and they dis
regarded the orders to halt. The
officers gave chase In their car and
ut the turn OF the road by the YOunie
nursery the booze car lodged in q
snow. drife. The two occupants de-
serted 1t and were tracked across
lots TO near the depot. The evening
train going north was just pulling
In and Milo Andrus Of Firth was
taken into custody ON charge of haFS
ing been with the car. The ether
man got away Andr,isswas released
on q bond for s 500 and the car and
$hn knnw0 nvn hn&wep hn1@ nn nny%wn
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28

rsead tine want adsvon page four
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
THE ELKs' SHOW

Blackfoot was treated to q DIFF
ferent kind of show Monday evening
by the Elks Of Pocatello, the troup,
made up Of ~ people from the Gatt
City, who gave music and Jokes. fine
displays Of characters and events.
The Jokesmiths kept the audience
in an uproar and some Of the sports
in the audience returned droll com.
lpliments. Severalaof them had lem.
ons in their pockets and after each
clever joke perpetrated upon the
name Of somebody about town. q
lemon would be tossed up to the
jokesmith. The Cottage hotel, James
A. Martin, F. E. DeKay, Dollar Bill,
DR.. Patrie and others were the butts
Of very clever jokes. One Of the
darkies said he Witnessed such q
marvel OF an operation at DR.. Pat
rie's Office. 1t was q wonderful op-
GRAFTON. Yes, he saw the doctor take
ten bones" out of q mans hand.
The doctor was Johnny-on-the-spot
for he responded by sending a fine
large cabbage head up to the joker
as his bouquet. Y
One Of the very pretty scenes was
dozen Japanese dancing girls who
performed cute parts and later ap-
peared as Indian girls dressed in
buckskin. They acted their parts
WELL but the gentlemen OF the conn
pany sang best. ss. !,
The speciality Hawaiian Quartetts
andf the solos bye eTayidr Eoux tand
Smith; made the most decided hits
OF the evening OF the nunsical num-
bers, and Leo Lewis as Levi Comm
scky, as usual, brought down the
house. n
The hospitality Of Blackfoot was
thoroly enjoyed by the performers.
After the performance dancing
party was given at the Knights OF
Pythias hall, where every one trip
ped the light fantistic until the wee
sma' hours" n. egss
At midnight supper was served,
and particularly enjoyed, the Black
foot people fairly outsilining all
former efforts.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
HORSE SURGERY FREE

Persons having animals that need
operating on for any trouble what
ever can have it done free of charge
by bringin them to White & Will
iams' veterinary hospital at Black
foot on Thursday or Friday, Feb
ruary 3 or at o'clock.
On this occasion there will be q
convention of the veterinarians Of
the state, III session and such work
is needed as subjects for their lee
lures and talks on how to do these
operations. yta
If the animals are left at the hos
pital there will be the usual charge
for feeding and shelter by the day,
but all surgery will be done free Of
charge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
DEATH OF GEORGE Tw1TcHELL

George Twitchell, Of Presto. acct
IDENTITY discharged gun at ranch
in the Mud lake country, Monday
morning and died within an hour.
He had DstaEed over i night at the
house ana seeing "a rifle on the wall,
took 1t down to look at it, and in
replacing had the accident. The bull
let entered the left shoulder and
coursed downward. He soon realized
that 1t was a mortal wound and re-
mained calm until the end.
His father and brothers, Fred and
William, were summoned and they
brought the body to Idaho Falls
where 1t was prepared for burial.
The funeral was conducted at Shell
ley. Besides his father and brother,
he leaves his mother, now Mrs.
George Munroe Of Shelley and q
sister, Mrs. 1GC. Patterson .of Shell
ley. sffpa ''sfl3 Y 94A.n. =, H Z, 81 '@ RI.
George was 23 years Sid, steady
and Industrious and Of good habits
and character. He was going into
the Mud lake country to buy a re-
iinquishment to a fine piece Of land
where he expected to make his home.
A-
ftead tine want adsson page four
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
SHALL BINGHAM
COUNTY BUY THE
FAIR GROUNDS

The commissioners of Bingham
county want advice from the citizen
as to their wishes regarding the pur
! chase Of the fairgrounds by tn
county.
The directors Of the fair associa
ton have definitely decided not I,
conduct the fair any more, and the,
will not maintain the, grounds fol
purposes of other forms of amuse
ment. Unless the county buys fol
the purpose Of conducting fair, the
directors propose to plat the tract
and sell 1t as city lots. II the citi.
zens of the county want q fair they
have the opportunity to take 1t into
their own hands and make It. The
directors do not feel that II has had
the support that such work de.
served and that is their reason for
quitting. 44a NJ ,,..
The property with all improve
ments can be bought by the county
for what 1t cost, not counting any
interest or. any profits on the. In
vestment for the IA years since 1t
was organized. It Is stock COM
paay made up Of local people, they
have never received cent OF divi-
bends on their investment, and the
directors have never received any
thing for their work. It has been a
donation for public benefit. The
property is nowfoffered to the county
for $4,000, Notwithstanding 1t can
be sold of as city lots for something
like $4,000. &
The tract consists Of about 25
acres of land at the city limits, very
close in, all fenced, with nine build.
ings, race track, skating rink, water
mains and some trees. II the county
buys the property it will be receiy-
ing the benefit of the increse in val
ues for the past IA years free, and
the stockholders of the fair will sim,
ply receive back their original in
vestment without interest or profit.
f the people want a fair they can
have one by taking it in hand; IL,
they do not, they ought to advise
the commissioners accordingly. Talk
to your neighbors about it, and talk
to your commissioner. Write articles
for publication in your newspaper
and let us have this matter decided
right and make no mistake.
= JAMES DUCKWORTH, Pres.
G. H. HoLBRO OoK, secretary
JAMES A. MARTIN,
H, D. sMACCOsHAM, e+.2@
n o. BUCHANAN,
F. e. DEKAY, ~ -
w. III. sTUFFLEBEAM,
L., M. CAPPS, !" 4
q. M. KENNEDY, |
Directors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
kiddiies Day
Big Free Show 4
Orpheurn' J.

We have arranged with the man
agement of the Orpheum theatre to
admit all, children under SgfS years
Of age as our guests on Saturday
AFTERNOON january 20. The man
agenent OF the theatre reserves the
privilege of selling tickets tosadults.
1t is not necessary for parents to-
accompany children. See Charley
Chaplin and other pictures, also vau-
deville-don't miss this kids. The
Racket store. M adv.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
CoREY-sILyER WEBBING,

Mr.. Ray Silver and Miss Florence
Corey were married at Sutton, Ne
braska, on the twenty-eighth Of De-
cember and returned to Biackfot the
first Of this week to make their home
on his farm south OF town.
The bride is a sister to Mr.. Ira
Corey, who lives near the Porteryille
bridge, and she visited here some
two years ago. The groom is one
Of Blackfoot,s promising young men
and The Republican joins their host
of friends in wishing them Joy.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
In our Silver Contest
Mrs. Tenie Peterson gets
the fourth dollar. See
page two.

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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
BIG SALE TOMORROW

An auction sale will be held to-
morrow At the rear OF the CONNER
cial hotel beginning at Q o'clock
sharp. There will be livestock and
all kinds Of furniture, tools and Inn
plements on sale. II you have any
thing to sell see the Blackfoot Real
Estate & Auction company, Cutler
& Montgomery on Bridge street and
put It on sale.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-01-28
HOT TIMES IN MEXICO

Mexico is destined to have hot
times for years to come and nobody
will wonder at it after reading the
announcement in Mr.. Thorstenberg's
bakery advertisement in this issue.
N. adv
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

To the Voters of PrOwers County:
Having received the nomination
for county commissioner, on the
Democratic ticket, and being un-
able to spare the time necessary to
see all of you personally. l take this
method Of requesting your support
at the ensuing election. / fully
understand the conditions prevail
ing in both the irrigated and un-
irrigated districts, having lived in
this vicinity for 50 years. If elected
l shall endeavor to work for the
peoples interests, and upon that
platform solicit your support
Very truly yours,
w. H. SHIVELY.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
COUNTY ASSESSOR

Having been nominated on the
Democratic ticket for the Office of
Assessor and being unable to make
a thorough personal canvas on &C
count of official duties on the pub.
lie highways, I take this method
of soliciting your support at the
coming election. My record is my
platform. Should be elected I
promise to treat all free holders
equally, having no enemies to pun.
ish nor friends to reward.
HARRY HAMMOND.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
COUNTY CLERK.

To the Voters: I am a candidate
for Clerk and Recorder for Prov
ers county and l suppose you are
wondering why l have not been
around to make your acquaintance
The reason is that I have to keep
pegging away at my daily work in
order to keep on good terms with
my wife and boys. Sometimes the
voters don't like to have their time
taken up by personal visits from
candidates, so take this method
of inviting your support. The
nomination came to me unsought,
and l appreciate the good will
shown by the primary voters. If
elected / will give the people the
best possible service and | hope to
prove that your support was well
merited.
Respectfully,
HARRY WALLACE.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
TREASURER.

To the Voters of PrOwers County:
l wish to thank the Republican
voters of Prowers county in gener-
al and those OF my home precincts
in particular, for their loyal sup
port in nominating me for county
treasurer at the recent primary
election, and as it will be impOssi-
BILE to see each voter personally, l
take this method of asking the sup
port of all voters, regardless Of
party, at the November election.
If elected I shall give the office
my best attention.
JOHN E. MURPHY.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
p.D.r...o. Of ii. ia,.rie.,

Ospsrtnsnt Of the in.srior.
U. S. Lasl OGes at Lamar, Colo,
Aug. Is. 1915.
Colorado. who on February 8. 1912. made honsstssd
entry sumber Oll405 fer southeast quarter south.
T:. q ,ssu.,.s, section and ls.; ..;e. 'sss; ss;s
msds additional homestead ssry. numbsr 0l52l3. for
eerhsss quarter. secos H. tewnship n south. range
to make sn.l three year proof establish claim to the
land shove described before L. n Zsnssr U. s. Con.
missioner. Holly Colorado. the l6h day Of October
1915.
Clsinsnt names as witnsssss: rhemss Wilson. P. v.
Consr. Frsak Butler. Csivis Conner. sl Of Holly. Colo.
1S3.4l.s A. L. Beavers. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHERIFF.

To the Voters of PrOwers County:
Having received the nomination
for the office of sheriff on the Re
publican ticket, and being unable
to make personal canvas on ac-
count of official duties, l take this
means of soliciting your support at
the coming election. My record is
my platform. Should be elected
1 pledge myself to rigidly enforce
the laws, and will play no favor
ties.
Respectfully,
&C. DOWNING.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury

% mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely deranee the whole system when
entering 1t through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the damage
sibiy derive from them. Halls Cstarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O..
contains no mercury. and Is taken internally.
faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II IL taken
internally and made In Toledo. Ohio, BY r. J.
Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold BY Druggists. Price. 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
How catarrh is Contracted

Mothers are sometimes SO thought
less as to neglect the colds which
their children contract. The in
animation of the mucus membrane,
at first acute, becomes chronic and
the child has chronic catarrh, dis
ease that is seldom cured and that
may prove lies burden. Many
persons who have this loathsome
disease will remember having had
frequent colds at the time it was
contracted. A little forethought, q
bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy judiciously used, and all
this trouble might have been
avoided. Obtainable everywhere.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
= EVERYBODY TO
tell their troubles to the world,
in this column.
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION

department OF the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Lamar, Colo.
Sept. 8. 1915.
Notics is hereby given that Albert L. Walton.
Of Holly. Colo. who on Aug. 9. 1910. made
homestead entry No. 08484. for west half
southwest quarter, northeast quarter southwest
quarter. southeast lqusrter northwest quarter.
section :.3. township % south. range AZ west.
and on June l. 1914. made additional home.
stead entry No. 01445 for southeast quarter
southwest quarter, west half southeast quarter,
and southeast quarter southeast quarter. section
SO. township % south. range 42 west. sixth
principal meridian. has fled notice Of intention
to make final FIVE and three.year proof. to e.
tablish claim to the land above described. before
L. N. Zalinaer. U. S. Commissioner. ct Holly.
Colo. on the 9TH day Of November. 1916.
Claimant names a. witnesses: Francis J.
Tapley. o. E Hsr'well. Henry Fisher and
Thomas Harmon. all OF Holly. Colo.
A. L. Beavers. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

U. S. Land Ofice at Lamar. Coio.,
Aug. 81. 1915:
Notice is hereby given that George NJ. Bu-
chanan. Of Holly. Colorado. who. on Nov. II.
1914. made homestead entry No. 0l5285. for
east half Of west half Of section 10. township rs
south. range 43 west. sixth principal meridian.
has filed notice hf intention to make final three
year proof. to establish claim to the land above
described. before L. N. Zalinssr. U. s. Com.
missianer. at Hslly. Colo. on the 9th day Of
October. 1916
Claimant names a. witnesses: W. H. Van
Ettsn. J. F. McMsrry. A. o. shit and Bert
Easeberser. all Of Holly. Colo.
A. L. Beavers, Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
Ed Haberstroh
The Holly Bath Rooms & Barber
Shop
All work strictly FIRST class
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
All work strictly FIRST class

Department Of the lntsr,or.
U. s. Lsnd O&es at Lamar. Colo,
August Q. 1915.
Notice is hereby given that csrl,os NJ Gray Of Holly.
Colorado. who. on Nay -. 1918. made Homestead
entry No. 0l302l. for nsrth hau southwest quarter ssd
range west 9Th principal meridian. has slsd notice Of
n.saon make 6nsl hrssyssr preof establish claim
the land above described before L. N. Zanssr. U. S.
Commssion At Holly. Colorado. the Nh day Of
Ootsbsr, 1915.
Csimsn. nance a. witasssss: James Cline. Abnsr
Cias. Dan MsGsshss snd B. n. Rusohs. ell Of Holly.
Colo.
A. L. B..vsrs Rssi.tsr
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
POLITICAL ANNouNcEMENfs
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Being unable to make a thor
Ough personal canvas. 1 take this
method of announcing myself as
Republican candidate for county
commissioner, first district of Prov.
ers county.
II electd ! will give the entire
county my best, and will endeavOr
to perform the duties of the office
in a thorough, businesslike man.
ner.
A. p KNTCKEY.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Oepartmonl Of The Interior,
U. s. Lsal Office a Lamar, Csls.

U. 8. Lssl Office si lsmas. Csls..
Aug l8. 1915
Notice 10 hereby sivso that Isaac Hsmnsei Of Holly
Colorado. whe On AUG. 0. 1912, made Ls.ss,ssd entry
ship Is ssu,k range q west. 6k srise,s nsridss las
filed notice d n,sstiea make ias three yssr prso to
establish claim the ssa shove asserbsl before L. NJ
Zsissss. U s. Csmmssioasr. Hsly. CoIsrsdo. on The
18th day Of October. 1915.
Claimant asass witnsssss, Msrisa Stewart. Jsks
D. Stewart. Albert G. Visesss, r. n. lisdssy. al si
Holly, Celsrsds.
A. /. Beavers. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

The Holly Chieftain has been
boosting the Holly district for 20
years and dares to call a spade a
spade, and it is with some degree
of pride that we call attention to
our ever increasing list of reliable
advertisers.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Dspsrtmsst Of the lstssisr.
U. s. Land O6es at Lamar. Colo.

Ssst. Is. 1915
Ns,iss is hereby given tbs, Roy T. A.erins. 4
..tsy. No. OI2seO. for Lots L. e. q 4 section 2l. ..d
Lots sad Of section %. township n south. II
wsst eh principal meridian. hss sled notice Of fntss,ios
to make in. three year proof. to establish claim to
the Iasd sbevs described. before the Rssisisr and Re-
essivsr. U s. Land Office Lamar. Celsrsds. the
18th dsy Of Nevsnbss. 1915
Clsm.o, nance ss Witnesses, Clarence E. Rowe.
Thsodors Brown. o. Wsbb. Cello: Caresss A. Denny
Gees A. Sect, Of Fisher. ksa:
A. L. Beavers, Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Dsp.r,.e., Of The I.,srier, /,

Dspsrt.est Of The Istsrier.
U. s. Land OGcs at Lamar. Cslo,
Sept. is. 1915.
Notice is hereby give. .hs, Clarence E. Rowe. d
homestead entry ss aasndsd No. Ol2S4S for hsf d
section Is. Township n south. range 42 west. Oh
priacpa meridian hss 6sd notice Of iatentoa to make
ss three year pros establish claim the land sbsvs
described before The REGISTER ssd Receiver Lssd
Office Lamar. Colorado. the 18th day Of Nsvsmhsr.
1915
Fisher, Ksa.; Thsodors Bssws snd Smith A. johnson.
Of Webb. Cole. ssd Jsshus J. Wood. Of Psi.s, ,Csk.
A. L. Beavers. Rssisisr.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

Pants pressed, twenty-five cents,
at Dixon's.
Ladies skirts pressed, thirty-five
cents, at Dixon's.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
LOANS

The Lamar Building & Loan
association wants some good loans.
Write I. a. Myers, Lamar, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

OsDartmeat OF The Interior
U. s. Lasd Office q, Lamar. cole
Aug. IS. 1915
Notice is Lsrsby s;vss the. Edward L. Waltoa, Of
Holly. Cole, sds Who. % Aug. ~. 1910. made home.
stead sssry. s..slsd. au.bsr 0aseo for southwest
assrtsr Of Ssson s. Ts~sskp "a sssth. range u west.
9Th priacips nsrdsn kss filed nstics Of rtssea to make
ssi Eve year prssf establish oIsi the land sbsvs
isserted. before L. N Zsinssr. s. Coamis.isuer. 1t
Holly. Colorado. en- the l7.h day q 0esebsr. 1916.
Clamsat witssssss: o. Hsrwell W. N.
Biss. Jsesb 9. Wilsos. JsLs s. Wsloa oil Of Holly.
celers1o.
AL. Beavers. Rsss,sr,
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
FOR SALE

Ny five-room brick residence on
West Colorado street. Make in
quiry at Appers clothing store,
Holly, or address R. r. Appel, La
mar, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
j. P. Linville, Esq.
Justice Of the Peace.
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALITY.
Rear Haberstroh's Shop. Holly.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Oepartnsnt Of the laterior.
U.S. Lad Office n Lamar, Colo,,

Notice is Lsreby sivea that ch.rls, L. Hslnss. Of
Holly. Colorado. who. on DeesmLer O. 1918. made home.
stead entry au.bsr 0l3s for 10, 8. norhess. quarter
southwest quarter 10. s. southeast ser.h~est
and November g. 1918 msds sSdiossl hemss.ssd
try. .smbsr olssl5 ier Ios and Of section g.
ship "a sos,h rsase q wsst 9Th priseiDa meridian. Ass
establish ean The ssd sbsvs dsssrbed before L. N.
Zsnssr. U. s. Commit ssionsr Hsly. csIersds Tie
16sh day Of Oetsbsr 1915.
Claimant ssnss ss witasss,s: Jska. N GssLi. P. v.
Conner. Frssk Butler. csvia Conner. al Of Holly. Colo.
29S.Aa A. L. Beavers. REGISTER
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

Suits, fifteen dollars, all wool, at
Dixon's.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

Binder twine, the best on the
market. j. E. Saunders.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

Suits made, guaranteed and sold
by Dixon's. See them.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13

Ladies' suits, pressed, seventy-five
cents, at Dixon's.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-13
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

A. p. KNUCKEY.
The Washington times., 1916-01-20
Not a Bite Of
Breakfast Until
You Drink Water
Says a glass Of hot water and
phosphate prevents illness
and keeps us fit.

Just as coal. when 1t burns leaves
nc chind certain amount OF nCombus-
iInle material in the form of ashes, so
the food and drink taken day after ia. :
leave III the allmentary canal n certain
amount OF indigestlbe material WnlCn
If not completely eliminated from Inc
system each day becomes food Tor TN"
millions of bacteria which infest the
DOWri:. = rom TINS mass Ol leftover
waste, TOXINS. and ptomain-like pOisOnS
are formed and sucked into the blood.
ing right must begin 10 take Inside
aths. Setorr eating breakfast Cacn
morning drink a glass OF real hot water
with 4 teaspoOnful of limestone pnoS-
phate in II to wash out Of the thlrI!
feet OF bowels the previous day = aC-
Cumulation OF poIsons and toxins ana
TO keep the entire almentary cana
clean. pure. and fresh.
Those who are subject to sick head
ache" colds, biliOuSneSs, constipation,
others who wake up with bad ias'",
foul breath. baCRaChe, rheumatic S;iT-
ness, or have a sour, Sassy stomach
after meals, are urged to get quarter
pound 0I limestone phosphate from m"
sanitation. This will cost very little,
but is sufficient to make anyone an
enthusiast on the subject.
R"mCmbar in side NuthNF - NOR" M
pC rtIEj than outside bathing, heCaus"
the skin pores do not absorb impurities
INTO the blood. causing poor health,
while the bowel pores do. Just as SOaN
and hot water clcanSCS, SwectenS, and
freshens the skin, so hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the stom-
aCh, liver kidneys. aud bOwels.--Advt
The Washington times., 1916-01-20
TRUST RULES WATER
POWER, REPORT SAYS
Accomplished Through Stock
Ownership, Charges Secre-
tary of Agriculture.

Existence of giant water. power trust
In the United states was charged totiy
in a report to the Senate hy Secretary
OF Agriculture Houston.
Through common ownership Of stocks
the presence of certain pnrsonages as
Dominating influences in many com.
panies and through a "cornr unity Of
iterests'' in banking and flnarcing, it
was charged. there had grown up a
Honopoljzing tendency (which must be
viewed with grave concern"
sixteen diagrams were given to show
how certain financial interests were In
control in all the leading power con-
Germs of the country. and in the firms
which seek or have control of the unde-
NelCped power on public lands
or public service power. thrty-five
companies hold one-half-and these COM
panies are related "how closely cannot
ie uuantitatively stated" the report
SAYS. and eiGhty-ive control 6S per cent
The names Of all the leading bank
ing and bonding houses OF the coun-
try and other investing sources. and
charts showing how each Is related
nv more or less tangible connections
into one great copmercial unit was
submitted. There are 1900 corporate
units.