The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-29
Mr. CLANCY Said Mr.. Lcutx Lied. and
Latter Wanted tn Throw the
Lawyer Through a window.
CHAIRMAN HULL ALSO ANGRY
THE OHIO MISCHIEF-MAkER GIVEN
A CHANCE TO FIGHT.
Testimony Before the Industrial Conn
mission - Anarchy Said to
Reign at Chicago.

CATION of the Occur d'Alene mining
troubles by the House committee on mill
tary affairs was marked by two sensa-
tional incidents to-day. Attorney Cheney
intimated that Mr.. Lentz was a liar, and
the latter said the lawyer ought to be
kicked out of the window. Later Mr.. Lentz
made savage attack on Mr.. Hull. While
the members were separating. after adj
journment. Chairman Hull said to DIR.
Lentz that the latter's personal attacks
on him had gone as far as they could. and
if they were renewed "the room will not
be big enough to hold us BOTH" Mr. Lentz
replied that he would take care of him.
self. The intense feeling aroused was man.
ifest long after the proceedings closed.
This was the fifth day of Governor Steu-
nenberg's testimony. Representative Lentz
continued the cross-questioning. The Gov
ernor said he had been in the Occur
d'Alene region during two days in Febru-
airy. before coming here. There were three
state deputies on duty at that time. and
DR.. France, who has been in the service OF
the State continuously throughout the
trouble. On one of his previous visits he
talked with Stimson, one of the imprisoned
men, He had been told by DR.. France that
there was evidence connecting Stimson
with the conspiracy; that on April 10. prior
to the blowing up of the mill. Stimson had
told a certain individual to get out of
Wardner, as there was going to be trouble
The Governor detailed number of visits
to San Francisco Spokane and elsewhere.
during which he said he met officials Of the
various mines. At a meeting at Spokane he
told the mine owners there would be no
modification of the permit system. The
mine owners were opposed to this system,
and wanted to employ any men they chose.
But the Governor said he informed them
that the State of Idaho would not permit
the employment of criminals He had made
no statement as to how long the permit
system would continue. but he said he in
tended to enforce it as long as it seemed
necessary to insure order.
Mr.. Lentz asked If this meant that the
Governor would do as he pleased on the
subject, to which the witness replied that
he would do as his judgment dictated. If
the permit system had resulted in loss
to the miners of half million dollars, as
Mr.. Lentz stated, the Governor said he
did not care for that, it was necessary
recourse by the State.
Like Louis XIV, you are the state?"
remarked Mr.. Lentz.
Mr.. Lentz's allusion to Louis XIV caused
a prolonged discussion.
A sensational episode occurred at this
point Representative LentZ asserted that
some of the state deputies were living with
disreputable women.
Mr.. Cheney, the attorney, appearing i'm
behalf of the State of Idaho, interposed a
protest and said: II hurl back at you that
statement. The deputies are reputable
men,"
Mr.. Lentz Indignantly resented the inter-
ference of private counsel, and, addressing
the attorney, said You ought to be
kicked out of the window. and you would
be If you had not the majority of this COM
mittee behind YOU"
When Mr.. Lentz attempted to read from
previous testimony concerning the i'm
proper conduct of deputies, Chairman Hull
Mr.. Lentz and. addressing Mr.. Hull he
exclaimed: Il want to say in your teeth
that If you are party to protect this at
torney In lie, you are party to it,
Amid much confusion Chairman Hull de-
clared that Mr.. Lentz had insulted the
committee and its members as far as he
could, and IL would have to stop
Representative Hay, of Virginia, arose to
say that the attorney had better not give
the lie to him, and Representative Cox of
Tennessee, added: IF any man insults me,
I'll hit him."
Mr.. Lentz asked the chairman why he
did not call the attorney to order.
he was out of order, entirely out of or
der ruled Mr.. Hull emphaticaIly
Mr.. Cox said that when the attorney ac-
cused a member of the committee of false
hood he forfeited his right to appear. .'If
he says that to me-, added Mr. Cox
either he or go out of the window"
Representative Jett of Illinois, said that
as a means of protecting the committee
he would move that the attorney be ex-
PEELED from the committee room Many
members were on their. feet trying TO Sc
cure recognition when Mr.. Jett made his
motion. Before taking action the COM
mittee gave Mr.. Cheney an opportunity to
be heard He explained that he did not in
tend TO say that Mr.. Lentz had told a
falsehood. but simply to deny the state
ment that Idaho deputies lived with dis
reputable women. He apologized for any
misapprehension.
Mr.. Cox remarked that a man must
either fight or apologize I'm such case
and the apology settled it. Mr. Jett with
drew his motion for expulsion. and the
outbreak was brought to close
Governor Steunenberg then proceeded
with his testimony. He said he had fire.
quently received a petition addressed to
the secretary of war concerning the reten-
ton of the United States troops i'm the
Occur Alene He disclaimed any knowl-
edge of men being discharged for refusing
TO sign the petition. of state IDENTITIES
circulating the petition. The committee
then adjourned until tomorrow. when
Governor Steunenberg will continue his
evidence.