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JANUARY i 1911
years the plant was leased to a cor-
8? h0IV d the mains outeid tho
city limits were sold for $102,000."
2? 1! d0 y?H ""PPoae the city
of Toledo's municipal lighting plant
H?6,? ,news" bureau sayeth
not If it had explained that mys-
.tery; the taint would have exposed
me putridity of the lie. For the To
ledo plant was not an artificial light
ing plant at all; it was a natural gas
plant, drawing its supply from a field
adjacent to Toledo. Hence "the
mains outside the city." The reason
the city gave up this plant was not
because municipal ownership was a
failure, but because the field from
-which it drew its natural gas began
to give .out. -It is now entirely ex
hausted, unless for the supply of
small quantities to private compa
nies and farmers on their own lands.
The natural gas now consumed in
, Toledo Is, pumpd from West Vir
ginia fields. This Is done by private
companies, not because Toledo
wished it that way. but because she
was so tied up with legal red tapo
that the companies were at a great
advantage. They could supply com
munities along the line, while To
ledo could sell only to Toledo; and
ifthis disadvantage had been out of
the way, or other fields near Toledo
had been available, the companies
could get options secretly, whereas
Toledo could do nothing without
making her Intentions public In ad
vance. While the Toledo natural
gas field held out that is, during
those "seven ruinous years' of the
San Diegp Union's epitaph the city
of Toledo had a lower rate for nat-
1 .ural" gas than any other large city
in the country. But Toledo never
had a. municipal lighting plant, in
- any such sense as the San Diego
Union's "epitaph" implies.
Of . course the San Diego Union did
-"not work up those ""epitaphs" -ItoelfV
The Commoner.
They were supplied by ono of tho
Hurleatus1 or tho manufacture of
tainted news" which Big Business
patronizes and bright young nows
paper men with a mouldy sense of
honor work for. Tho "epitaphs"
supplied to the San Diego Union In
cluded the Philadelphia, Pa., tho
Hamilton, Ohio, the Norwich, Conn.,
the Lowell, ,Ind., 'the Galena, 111.,
tho Brunswick, Mo., tho Bowling,
Ohio, and tho Casselton, N. D., light
ing plants every epitaph doubtless
wholly false or grossly misleading,
as thoso we havo investigated wero
Elgin and Toledo. Tho- Public,
Louis P. Post's paper.
BRIBERY
Bribery does not consist merely of
tho payment of money to Induco a
representative of tho peoplo to be
tray the trust reposed in him. Both
in morals and in law the promise of
any consideration of value to tho
person whose vote is at Issue to in
fluence him to change his attitude
Is bribery. The testimony of Rep
resentative Henry A. Shephard of
Jerseyville before the senate commit
tee which is investigating the charges
relating to tho seat held by Senator
Lorimer makes Shephard's caso fall
clearly within this category.
Representative Shephard testified
that he refused all pleas to vote for
Lorimer for senator until Lorimer
himself promised that neither J. W.
Becker, deputy postmaster, nor W.
P. Richards, postmaster and candi
date for reappointment, should bo
made postmaster at Jerseyville.
When Senator Frazier of the investi
gating committee asked Representa
tive Shephard if he would have voted
for Lorimer .for senator if ho had not
made this promise the reply was:
"No, sir; under no circumstances."
These assurances, according to
Shephard's testimony, were given by
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Lorimer in person, not by any Inter
mediary. Traffic in jobs is, no doubt, looked
upon by many as a less offense than
bribery by tho uso of money. Trans
actions of this nature, however, con
stitute bribery under tho law. Tho
two forms of corruption are common
ly found in oporatlon togother
Chicago Dally News.
NEW JERSEY'S SENATORIAL
RACE
New Jorsey elected a democratic
legislature In November. This legls
laturo will elect a United States sen
ator this winter. James E. Martlnc,
an old time democrat of that state
had received a majority of the demo
cratic vbtes of tho stato at tho sen
atorial primary which was also held
In November. When it was learned
that tho democrats had carried the
legislature tho bosses of the stato
at onco raised a huo and cry against
Martlne, tho people's choice. They
claim he is not of senatorial caliber
ad could not represent Now Jersey
with proper dignity.
Martlno may not be a great man,
but he seems to bo an honest ono.
Ho has been known in his natlvo
stato for years as a farmer orator, a
ireo trader and an all around oppo
nent of privilege. He was recently
interviewed upon his views on pend
ing questions and had this to say:
"I am a democrat. I havo always
supported Bryan. I am opposed to
the protective tariff, to tho ship sub
sidy and every kind of public favor
for private Interests."
Any man holding such views Is not
too weak to bo a member of our
house of lords, but gives sufficient
evidence of having opinions that are
at variance with, and would bo a
menace to the prevailing ideas of that
body. All power to the arm of Gov
ernor Wilson, who Is trying to elect
Martlnc over ox-Soaator Smith, who
has a record of service In the senate
that President Clevoland called1 one
of "perfidy and dlshonor'SouUi
Bond (Ind.) New Era, ' ' .
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THE LEGEND OV "O. K," '
It is quite a reapectablo legend to
say that tho cracker manufacturing
firm of "O. Kendall & Sons" stamped
Its Initials on Its product add thus
gave tho soldiers of tho civil war
a synonym for excellence. But there
nro In oxlBtenco at least two other
perfectly healthy theories. One Is
that Sam Houston absorbed "O. K
from a phrase current among the In
dians with whom ho spent that
strango Interval In his career; the
other, that Andrew JackHon spoiled
it "oil korrcct" and then abbreviat
ed. Neither of these explanations,
may bo right. But their chronologi
cal effect would bo to place the start
ing of "O. K." at a dato bofore tho
civil war. Chicago Evening Post.
THE WORST OP EQUALITY
Philip Snowdon, tho socialist mem
ber of tho British parliament whtfm
Rov. Charlos F, Akcd entertained ia
New York, has a keen intelligence
an intelligence so kcon, indeed, that
Mr. Snowdon can oven see the flaw
in his own party.
Thus, at a dinner In Now York, he
said, replying to a toast on equality:
"Tho words of equality Is that we
only wish to sharo It with our su
periors." Kansas City Post.
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VALUABLE HELP
"I understand that your wife col- .
laboratcs with you?"
"Yes, her work aids mo Im
mensely." "I don't bollevo I have ever seen
any of her writings."
"She doesn't write, she prepares
my meals." Houston Post.
Nov AJbout Clean Food
Another Splendid Opportunity t,o
Bring Out Facts
. When the '-'Weekly" which sued us for libel
(because we publicly denounced them for an
editorial attack on our claims) was searching
for some "weak spot," they thought best to
send a N. Y. Atty. to Battle Creek, summoned
25 of our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before a Commissioner.
Did we object? No. On the contrary, wo
helped all we could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost.
Geo Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley, also floors and every part of the
factories to know things were kept clean. That
every 30 minutes a sample of the products was
taken and inspected to keep the food up to
standard and keep out any Impurities, also that
it is the duty of every man in the factories to
see that anything not right is immediately re
ported. Has been with the Co. 10 years.
Edward Young testified had been with Co. 15
years. Inspector, he and his men examined
every sack and car of wheat and barley to see
they were up to standard and rejected many cars.
H EL Burt, Supt, testified has been with Co.
over 13 years. Bought only the best grain ob
tainable. That the Co. kept a corps of men who
do nothing but keep things clean, bright and
Testtfied that no ingredient went into Grape
Nutrand Postum except 'those printed in the
advertising; No possibility of any foreign things
getting nto the foods as most of the machinery
fs kept closed. Asked if the factory is open to
tL nubile said "yes" and "it took from two to
tlrdes constantly to show visitors through
Se woTks;" Said none of the processes were
narriPd on behind' closed doors.
At thto point attys. for the "Weekly" tr ed
tolhow the water used was from some outside
idurce Testified the water came from Co. s
own artesian wells and was pure.
He testified the workmen were first-class,
high-grade and inspected by tho Co.'s physician
to be sure they were all in proper physical con
dition; also testified that state reports showed
that Co. pays better wages than the average and
he thought higher than any in the state.
F. B. Martin, Asst. Supt., testified Grape
Nuts made of Wheat, Barley, Yeast and Water.
Anything else? "No, sir." Postum made of
Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans Molasses.
Statements made on his experience of about 10
years with Co.
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits changed every other day. Said had
never known of any of tho products being sent
out that were below the high standard of in
spection. Asked if any one connected with tho
Postum Co. had instructed him how to testify.
Said, "No, sir."
Horace Brown testified lias been with Co. 9
years. Worked in Grapo-Nuts bake shop. Testi
fied the whole of the flour la composed of Wheat
and Barley. Attys. tried to confuse him, but he
insisted that any casual visitor could see that
nothing else went into tho flour. Said ma
chinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by tho "Weekly
lawyers hoping to find at least one who would
say that some nnder-grade grain was put in or
some unclean condition was found somewhere.
But it was no use.
Each and every man testified to the purity and
cleanliness. ,, m , x.
As a sample take the testimony of Luther
W. Mayo. , . A
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working in the bakery department making
Grape-Nuts. Testified that the ovens aud floors
aTe kept clean and the raw products as they go
in are kept clean. Also that the wearing ap
parel of the employes has to be changed three
times-a week.
Q. Do you uso Postum or Grape-Nuts your
self at all?
A. Yes, I uso them at home.
Q. If from your knowledge of tho factory
which you havo gained in your ten years at the
factory you believed that they wero dirty or
impure in any way, would you uso them?
A. I do not think I would. No,
Asked If any ono on behalf of the Compaay
had asked him to testify In any particular ma
ner. Stated "No."
All these sworn depositions wero carefully
excluded from the testimony at the trial, for
they wouldn't sound well for the "Weekly."
Think of the fact that ovory man swore to
the purity and cleanliness so that the Atty. for
the "Weekly" was forced to say in open court
that the food was pure and good.
What a disappointment for tho "Weekly!"
But the testimony showed:
All of tho grain used In Grape-Nuts, Postum
and Post Toasties is tho highest standard pos-
slblo to obtain.
All parts of the factory are kept scrupulously
clean.
None of tho workmen had been. told how to.
testify.
Most of them have been from 10 to 15 years
with the Co. and use the products on their
tables at home.
-tin... .i Wsifv fflmltlnd iici fin rtmAitnia OrftTir-
Nut3, Postum and Post Toasties, that they, them-
selves, ma.is.ci
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There's a Reason" '
Postum Gertal Co., Ltd.,
Battle Creek, JJch.
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