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ton would SANDER the reputation Of the
widest, most dissolute mining camp Of
the old frontier.
east st. Louis for many years has
been a plague spot; within its borders,
and throughout its environs, every Of
Tense in the calendar of crime, and
every lapse in morals and public de-
eeney has been openly committed, each
day increasing the terrors of the law
abiding, - the report says. "sOdOm and
GomorTah were model Christian commu-
mites by comparison No terms Of con-
demnatiOn applied to the men who were
responsible for the appalling conditions
revealed before your committee can be
too severe. In many cases they deserve
the extreme penalty.
Left Nothing 10 Chance.
"The purpose Of the politicians, Of
both political parties, who found East
st. Louis respected and prosperous, and
in a few years robbed its treasury, gave
away valuable franchises, sank it IN the
mire Of pollution, and brought upon :.
national eensure and disgrace, was de-
liberate. They united to elect men to
high Office who would further their
schemes of spOliatiOn, even when they
feared to share their plumber.
cit was q conspiracy Is shameless
as it was confident. They left nothing
to chance.
"The gang that took possession Of
East st. Louis harbored the on-seOur-
ings Of the earth. The vag, the safe
blower, and the stiek-up man foeked to
its sheltering arms, safe from arrest or
disturbance. The good people Of this
sorely afaieted community were power
less.''
The committee traces in detail the
% greed that made crooks Of the poll
tieians, made money grabbers Of the
who pitted white labor
against blacks; drove organized labor
from their plants; brought thousands Of
inefficient Negroes from the South,
the white men from their p0-
,itiona An this stirred the fires Of race
hatred until 1t finally eulminsted in
olOddy, pitiless riot, arson and vanton
nurder.''
vice without Limit
Conception was bi-partisan, prodns-
ng "shamsless debanebsry Of tie
'leetorats," spreading from the city
all, Uttered through carefully laid
onduits into every street and alley,
nto the hotels where girls, mere ehil-
BEN Of Is ysars Of ags, were violated;
nto the low dance halls, where school
iris listened to lsvd sonss and en-
aged in lassivious dances; and, in the
interval. retired to assignation rooms
nth the drunken brutss who frequent
d the resorts; into the g.nblias houses
here poorly paid worknsn we're robbed
{ their daily earnings; into the $50
.loons which kept open On Sunday,
ANY q shsn running without : license;
ITO the barrel houses where the vils.t
whisky va sold d bottles; The r.
Vt of vsgrants and dru1kards; .sn-
szvops q criminals and schools q
usu.anas4 :. -
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BLAME OFFICIALS FOR RACE
RIOTS AT EAST ST. LOUIS.
Federal investigators Also Condemn Col
Trip and Soldiers.

Washington, d. Cone Of the most
appalling recitals Of crimes, corruption,
and immortality that ever came to the
attention of congress has been present
ed in the house of representatives.
1t was the $4,000 word report of the
house committee, composed of Repre-
sentatives johnson Of Kentucky, FOs-
ter and Foss Of Illinois, Raker of Cali
fOrnia, and Cooper of Wisconsin, which
Investigated the race riots and murders
in East St Louis year ago.
The committee found that the riots
were caused by race hatred bred by the
importation Of thousands Of southern
Negroes by industrial plants and rail-
roads, the Negroes displaeing white Ia
borers, who were driven to want by
lack of work. Union labor is absolved
Of blame, however, for melting riots.
Col Clayton Praised
For the failure to restrain the law
less elements and preserve order the
committees blame "the corrupt and in
competent city government Of East st.
Louis" the connection Of which with
the most degraded denizens of the com
munity is traced in detail
The committee scores Col 8. C. Trip,
assistant quartermaster general Of the
Illinois national guard, as q "parior
warrior, /" but coEamends Col. 8. B. Clay
ton of the Fourth infantry for gallantry
and efficiency.
The conduct of the Illinois guards
men, who fraternized with the mob and
failed to do their duty, is pronounced
a Disgrace.
Paragraph 70 Governor.
"The governor Of Illinois has re-
sponsibility in this matter that he can
not evsde," says the report. "The
militia Of the state are under his con-
troll; he can srrsisn milifismen fer mis-
conduct; he can remove officers for in
1
efficiency; he can institute . Thorough
inquiry that win expose the criminal
and the incompetent"
The committee gives Especial CON-
to Attorney General Brun-
iags and his assistant, Mr.. Middlskauf,
,Or their vigorous prosecution Of the
,ssnders which resulted in the eonvie-
ion Of sixty-tvo persona
"Ths attorney genera" the report
'ayl, answered every appeal made to
i'm BY the good people Of East 81. Louis
nd St Clair county, and virtually with
u as.istanes fron the local authorities
emsdiea many sviis
I" Assistsat Attorney General Middle
.auf had active charge Of ne prosssu-
ions growing ont Of the not. and he
bowed neither fear nor favor. Capable,
and souraesous, he allowed
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Mrs. olivia Bush Banks is having
great success with her neighborhood
meetings in the interest Of the Urban
League. Some Of the young ladies of
the "new corners" to our city are tax
ing a very active part on the programs
every third Sunday at the Douglas Cen
ter. Every one is invited to attend
these meetings. Always a good speaker
and good music.
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Miss Hazel Harrison, the noted pisn-
list of La Porte, Ind, was, the first Of
this week, united in marriage to Mr..
Walter h. Anderson of this city. Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson have been spending
their honeymoon at the Idlewild Hotel.
In the near future, they win be at home
70 their friends at $50 Langley avenue.
Mrs. Harrison, mother of the bride, win
make her home with them.
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Maj Allen A Wesley, DR.. Edward 8.
Miller, Alderman Robert 3. jackson,
Col. Harry R. Biggs, Mr.. Edward d.
Green, DR.. A. wiIberforee Williams,
Hon 8. A 7. Watkins and many of
the other prominent knights of Pythias
win leave this coming Monday morning
for Peoria, III, where they win attend
the sessions of the Grand Lodge of the
K. P. Of this state
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Dr.. Clandius D. Ben, whose once
has been for some time located at the
corner Of STAT and State street, passed
away Tuesday evening at Providsnt
Hospital, pneunonis being the innsdi-
ate esnss of his death. Or. Ben was
very popular with the medical profess
sion. BE leaves wife, Mrs. Ben, and
ether relatives ana many friends 10
mourn his death.
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M. and Ms. Stewart and two dansh
TN, Helen Stewart and Carrie Stewart
~ Aberdeen street., win leave the eft,
Aaaay for Williams Bay, Wis, for
tiag trip.
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A tiny Tot wedding was given Mon-
Day night at Hope Presbyterian Church,
slst street and Loomis boulevard.
George Warren was groom and sheriey
Perry was bride.
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Hope Prssbytsrian Sunday school is
having its picnic today at Washington
Park.
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Asannsr school has bssn started for
a' summer at Hope Prssbyterian
0areh, sist and Loonis boulsvasd. An
ailarsn are invited % come. They
have pisniss and pls5 ban games and
ssls A.nnOsks and things Of thst sort.
u Is from nine 70 eleven sssloek.
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Mn Fannie Turasr ana aaushssr. s[is.
atnstta Turner, Of spia Aberdeen street.
2 Sunday night for Dsnver, Colo, -
a'eAd the National Association Of CD.
md wonens Oub..
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
MEN 10 LEAVE
FOR CAMP FREMONT AUG. 8,

Only SO OF the ss men called from
this county will entrain for Camp
Fremont next Monday. The local
draft board was unable to select the
full quota by reason Of the failure OF
the district board to render declsiona
on appeals which had been made by
the regiatrants from the county. A
soon "a q report is received from the
distric tboard, the local board will He-
lect the other 80 men who are to 20
from Bear Lake.
or the 3e who 80 next Monday,
seven are volunteers from the 1913
reglstrants. az follows;
Archie snodgrass. Harry CollipFiest,
Thos. Hartman, George Neushaum,
David Meeks and Jim Pappas OF
Montpelier. and Charles Hymaa Of
Liberty.
Following are the names OF the
1917 registrants who win leave Mon
day:
w. j. Patten, John Kane, Jr., Hugh
Mcintosh, Chester Quinn, Emmett Q
Dunavna, william johnson, Peter A,
Hauck, Chris Douglas and Robert
Hayes. Of Montpelier.
Jacob 8. Welker. Alma Findlay
Ir.. and Stanley Duntord OF Bloom.
lngton.
Ernest =. windley. whitney .
Transtrum and Wesley windley oi
Sc. Charles.
Wilford L. Tueller. Benz. =. Hy'
mas and Robert Rosen OF Paris.
Archie Jensen and Andrew 3. OIL
sen OF Ovid
Clyde c. johnson OF Raymond.
Lewis schlerf OF Geneva,
Geo. w Lindsay Of Nounan.
Albert w. DeutIer of Sharon.
Martin NJ. Kunz Of Alton.
Geo. d. Sparks OF Dingle.
Geo. y. Haddock OF Wardhore.
James A. McHaIe of saIt Lake.
Carl j. Saxton Of Upton. Utah.
The men will leave on train No. ii
next Monday morning.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
REPUBLICANS ENDORSE
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
Full Ticket Named at Convention Held In Paris
Last Monday-Two Have Since Stated They
Would Not Accept Nominations.

Pursuant to the plan agreed upon
at the meeting OF the republican
county central committee In Montpel-
Ter on Saturday. July 10. conven-
tion was held In Paris laat Monday
afternoon for the purpose Of endoFs-
ing candidates for the various county
otEices. The convention was we'll at
tended. considering 1t is an extremely
busy season with the farmers, All
but four precincts In the county were
represented.
The meeting wan called 10 order
by County Chairman Winters. and the
call was read by the secretary OF the
committee, u. A. Burreli was chosen
chairman and G. u. Wright secretary
OF the convention. Upon taking the
chair Mr.. BurFeil made q short talk
in which he outlined what he beloved
20 be the duty OF the republicans In
the coming campal9n-the flrst and
most important duty. OF course. being
70 back tho government to the limit
In the prosecution Of the war. both
morally and financially. Al the con
cluslon Of Mr. Burrell'a talk q short
recess was taken.
After the convention rsasaemblsd
the selection and endorsement Of
candidates was taken up. with che fol-
lowing result;
State senator-Alfred A. Hart Of
Bloomington.
State Representative-Fred G. Nv
ans OF Raymond.
Auditor and Recorder-F. M. win.
terra OF Montpelier.
Asaeasor--JAmea Dunn on Paris.
sherltf-John J. Jones Of Montpsl-
Ter.
Probate Judse-John 0rimmstt oi
Paris.
supt. Of schools--Ietha punford
Of Bloomington.
Treasurer--Arthur Pondrey oil
Paris.
Attorney-D. G. Kuns Of MontpeI
Ter.
survey0r--Torey Austin OF Liberty
coroner-F. y, williams OF Mont
peiisr.
CommissloneT-FiFat district. ID
~. Alfred OF 81. Charles: Second ais
trict. Ezra r. nudge OF Paris: Thlrt
district. silas L. Wright Of Bennine
ton.
When II came 70 the endorsement
Of . candidate for auditor. the ques
tlon arose AZ 10 what action the con
ventlon should take. inaamuch a
there were two prospective eandi
dates. besides Mr.. Winters. Who has
already aied hin nomination tor ina
ONCE. H. ". Broomhead. the prsaan
incumbent, was called befoFa gha con
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
THE STATE LAND BOARD
INA "PECR or TROUBLE

Boise. July 5e.--Ths troubles Of
Governor Mnsaa Alexander and hia
Democratic administration continas
10 multiply. Last week Il was tha
Nonpartisan League This week he
asiIl has she league On hia b@ek and
another land. board scandal ~ well.
II u said that the ssats stands 10 loaa
$4,000 On account OF > land aals
recently hsId In Madison county con
duetsd by . land board ofaetal
On Jaiy 10th the State Land Beard
conducted : land sale II Maalsoa
county. There we're 2s7 prospective
bnyeFs In attendance. Tha las pro-
gidss that all land sales SHALL be BIZ
competitive bids. ThIs u what hap
pened: When ne hour Of aaIe arriv-
ID, the prospective buyers asked thai
the sale be adjourned one hear. The
adjournment was taken and the proa.
Dectfve buyers immediately proceeded
70 hold . lottery In the room whers
tAs sale wa being conducted. for N
sixty tracts containing i1.00e acres
offered 1t the sails. Each os ths 81
men wrote BE name On : slip 81 -
per and the namss weTe then pat Int
. bat and = craving teok place
right under Land Commissions
Bmoos's nose. II wms ! aenaaemmns
agreement The frnt sixty name
drawn we're 70 have the Land 81 %
appraised valua. with no e0mpegisiy
bidding, the Brit aamH drawn - has
FIRST choice. and 20 IN down the I'M
After eAeA mAn.s SisAf wa@ establish
ed hY thu lottery agma@na. eha AL
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02

vas permitted 10 pr0s@ed aaa ahe san-
~ tracts we're knocked Aewn 10 ahs
bidders at ths ap-
praised value Of from tom 10 RoaFsaam
dollars per acTs.
That The land was appraised as .
ridieulOaaly low agura u shewa "
tbs fact thai after sha aale . anmhas
of the sacesssful purchasers sasola
their rights" II : very advanced o.
aFa. One purchaser = alleged 10 hava
rs@oid hia tract 81 80 advances III 81.
40: another at t2.o80. and oahesw
for lesser amounts. u Il ESQ alleges
that > banker from 81. Amshsny was
authorized by aymdteata to bid -
htgh - sTg per aeFe f0s a0ee acres. a
Logan. Utah. syaaieats WIS aasA te
have had m agent 90 ghe @rsama wssh
instructions % 30 - hlgh = ess am
aere for eeee aeEas. Ne the mala a
eonsHmmaseA. II q eeaaarvaaivmay -.
timated that ths aaass aeAeea anaas
VIII i0ee s1aos seoe. ana soma mms TIA
AMOUNT - hlgA a. ssas zee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
FRANK L. MOORE ENTERS
RACE AGAINST BORAH

Boise, July 31.--Senator w. q. Bo-
ran, republican. will have opposition
at the general election for the long
term senatorahip.
Nomination papers Of Frank L.
Moore OF Moscow. prosecuting attor-
ney OF Latah county, and recog
nixed north Idaho leader In democrat
ic politics for mere than 30 years,
we're fiied ct the ofSice Of the secreta-
ry of state late this afternoon By K.
I. Perkey, former senator.
Moore ID considered one OF the
best campaignsrs Of the democratic
assortment, and Borah supporters rec
ognize that he will be q serious con-
tender for the senatorial election. As
he IL from north Idaho, he Ii expect
ed BY his supporters 70 profit to the
fullest extent from the concessions
which southern Idaho has usually
made to the north.
The fling Of Moore's nomination
banishes all hope among certain dem-
ocrata that former Governor James
II. HawIey would come out against
Senator Rorah for the long term at
the general election instead oi
against John r. Nugent, incumbent
in the democratic primaries. Definite
announcement that the former gov.
ernor will snter the field against Nh.
gent vas made Tuesday BY Hawley
supporters. His nomination vii
pdohably be filed Wednesday.
Senator Nugent filed bic accept
ance Tuesday. Pressure Ii beins
bsoaght to bear to get him TO maxi
s8saatemsnt concerning bis stand 10
ward the Nonpartiaan league. which
has tndeFssd hsm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
OVER HALF MILLION SOUR
REL4S KILLED THIS YEAR

Up to July 31st bounty was paid
ON 136,10O squirrels in this county
this year. County Agent Sargent says
this number represents not more than
IS per cent Of the squirrels killed. on
that basis there have been killed in
Bear Lake county this year 544, 400
squirrels. Supposing that every ten
squirrels killed would have destroyed
one bushel Of grain, If let live. This
means that there would have bsan a
loss Of 6A.44O bushels of grain. or
its equivalent. At $3.50 q buahel
this means that there uowid have
been Q total cash loss OF S31, $40 20
the farmers OF Bear Lake county. Had
this slaughter OF squirrels not been
made It is safe to say that the de-
struetion OF grain, or its equivalent,
would have been doubled next year.
n. p. Nelson OF Wardboro. who Il
the county farm bureau committee
man ON pest control, Ii to be con-
graduated on hia success this year In
getting such united action on the part
Of the farmers. II as good work Il
done next year the squirrel pest in
this county win be practically elimin.
ated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
BOLD DAYLIGHT HOLD-UP IN
MONTPELIER LAST SATURDAY
Although the Highway-men Were Recognized
They Have Not Yet Been Arrested -Hold-ups
Secured S236.2O.

Miss Phyllis Burgoyne and Miss Cor
helia Mumford.
The beautiful thing OF the whole
affair Ii the willingness and eager
ness with which everybody. with one
or two exceptions, contributed to the
glorious cause. Mrs. Holmes and the
girls named above, are to be congrat-
iulated on the novel idea and its exc
aution. II any of the contributors
feel that the money should be return
ed to them, please call on Chief Hilii-
ct at the city hall, who will gladly re-
fund il to them.
One of our well-known physicians
learned that prominent farmer, iiv-
ing out of town. boasted that he could
slip by the highwaymen, without
making q contribution. The doctor
Immediately got out his high speed
car, took couple OF the highwaymen
with him. and gave this farmer q
chase at the rate Of rs miles an hour.
and caught him near Georgetown. II
Ii needless to say that the doctor re-
turned with liberal contribution,
and the highwaymen were all smiles
Another conscientious" objector
was chased all around the side streets
Of the town, but was too slippery and
went home without giving any help.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
WHAT HAS BECOME
or FRIED 7. DUDoTs9

Boise, July 2e,--will somebody
please page Mr.. Dubois. : political
manipulation of Idaho and . 1880
member Of the war ordnance board II
Washington7 He IL reported among
the missing"
The former senator returned 90
idaho some weeks ago with . great
deal of bomhast. stating 10 hla friends
that he had come Tor all summer, .
and that be had been sent ont from
Washington to prevent the democrat
le party from committing suicide. He
remained 8 short time-nntil after
the Nonpartisan League convention.
He secured the endorsement Of 8ena.
tor Nugent from that body, In addi-
lion 70 making all kinds Of trouble
for the democratic party. Then he
suddenly disappeared and has NOT
been heard Of since. and II Ii Famored
that he Will see Idaho no more. or 81
least not until after the present cam.
palgn. His sudden change Of plans
haa excited . great deal Of iateresl
and politicians are wondering why h
was called hack 20 Washington
Some have even been 30 nnkind as Il
venture the assertion that bis beins
sent 20 Idaho was q political blundei
on the part Of the hiahsr-upa d
Washington, and that We would e.,
him 20 more for this campaign. tn.
democrats of Tdaho could have toll
the higher-ups 1T Washington tha
the sending Of Dubois to Idaho VA
> bInndef long before the arrange
mente. had they heen consulted.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02

vention and stated that no was yet
undecided ~ to whether os noa he
would enter the race Tor q renumlna.
tion. OWING 90 the uncertainty Of
bis Intentions ~ sald that ha would
not caro- 10 have his nama 20 before
the convention.
Harry Hull Of thla city. who had
been thinking Of Aiing hIa ncmlna-
tion, notified she convention over the
telephone that he had decided not 20
enter the race, However, Harry haa
stated alnce that had be fully undaF-
stood tho situation he would have
permitted hla name 10 have Roma be-
fore the convention.
For treasurer the names og Oscar
Parker % IsAnaFk and Arthur PendEy
we're placed before the convention.
Tha mon both stated that they we're
willing 10 leave the selection 70 che
convention. A secret ballot was saksns
which resulted in pemdrey recelvins
10 votes and Parker -. The latter
moved 10 make the endorsement
unanimous,
FOR Probate Judge J. n. elrimmeet
and Jos Denio were aaplFMnts. Both
stated that they were willing TO abide
by the action Of the convention, and
0rimmets was endorsed ~ vOte ot
30 10 n.
For commlsaionsr from che esaonA
district Esra Bulge was endorsed by
vote Of 80 to 10 for chAs, Mats Of
Dingis.
Edgar Eilred waa endorsed ssF
commissioner fEom the first asssFles
by = vote og as to is for ]. n, Pas-
mirs of 81. Charles.
These four oiiAeem we're che omly
once over which there waa b eOntese.
After arrangements had been made
for flIHR the nominations. The eon-
ventlon adjourned.
immediately Aftsh aaiOuFnm@ae ID
was learned that hisa DuHsora Is nss
qualified 70 bold the osaes of aehoeg
superintendent She hoids sha re-
qnired certificate bus hes net saaaha
school one pear - the law provi6ea,
ThsFefoFe her nomination. wa@ neg
fied. snd that place On the alehaG -
stlil opan.
Yesterday Ne we're Informed saAs
Mr. Hart would not accept the me@l-
nation for state senator. and thai ~.
tiadss had declined 10 MAKE kha raea
for commissioner from aha @@aomA
afmfriet.
what aeeien wtls be aakea u rs.
gard 10 alllaR shs shrss plaeam 81 u
ticket. ws are Unable - aay. -
whassveg i dons, mnss " Aans -.
morrow. which i the laaa aAy Tor ri.
ink nominations.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-02
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
BISHOP ROBINSON AFFAIR

The Examiner feels that It is only
just that reply should be made to
the statement published in the Paris
Post Of last week In regard to the
incident which occurred at Ideal
Beach on July "a. when q collection
was being taken for the Red Cross
fund.
The statement made by the Post
that Bishop Robinson OF Laketown,
was not & ere TO make an explanation
is not correct. The facts OF the case.
as told to us by parties who were
present, are about as follows:
At the end Of the first inning OF the
ball game, which was being played
there that day, short. patriotic talks
were made by DIR. Ashley and NJ. b.
McHuls. Several Montpelier young
ladies then took q large flag and
went through the crowd for contribu-
tions for the Red Cross. They had
completed their rounds and were re-
turning 10 the pavilion when Bishop
Robinson drove In with his car full
Of people. He was stopped by the
young ladies and Dr. Ashley explain
sd TO him that the girls we're taking
up q collection for the Red Cross.
Bishop Robinson told the girls TO get
out Of his way or he would run over
them, and started his car. All of the
girls got out Of the way but one, who
refused to be bluffed. Mr.. Robin
Bon then said to DR.. Ashley. II have
contributed more to the Red Gross
than you have" and getting out OF
his car walked away.
Later w. B. Trowbridge met Mr.
Robinson and after talking with him
awhile. the latter gave 81 to the girla
and apeioglzed for his ungentlemanly
conduct. He made the excuse thai
when he drove into the grounds be
was very much wrought NJ ovei
some trouble at his ranch and be bad
come 70 the beach to see 3 part,
about IL.
| The main point In the Post'a articl.
which we have been asked 10 eorrse
is. that Mr.. Robinson did not NEE
the girls and contribute to them, IL
ter returning from seeing hia party.
He met the young ladies' a. he droy,
into the grounds. or rather they me
him. and he not only emphaticaiIy re
fused TO contribute 10 them at tha
lime, but tried to make them get on
OF his way.
This statement = not made witt
any intention Of in1uring Bishop hob
'nson. but simply to let the pubii
know the facta. The fact thar b
apologized for his actions and words
indicates that he realized ne was i
the wrong. and he no doubt regret
that he permitted his temper 10 e
the best OF him. especially upon auci
an occasion.