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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
PULLMAN
Sleeping Car Service
TO THE
Adirondack
Mountains

Buffet Sleeper leaves Boston 332 r. M;
Worcester 442;, Springfield G2i daily, ex-
cept Sundays. via Boston &c Albany and
New York Central. for Lake PLACID and
intermediate points, due Childwold, 5.55
A. NJ; Tupper Lake. G.1o. Saranac Inn
Gas. Saranac Lake 80. and Lake Placid
SO A. NJ. Early morning breakfast from
buffet. Close connection for the North
ern Adirondacks.
Returning. Sleeper leaves Lake Placid
S.05 p. NJ. daily, except Saturday, due
Boston 1870 next morning. Dining car
Springfield to Boston.
For additional train service, or Illus
trated literature descriptive OF the
Adirondacks. call on or address A. J.
Carroll, Pass Agt., 40i Main St., Spring
field; J. T.. Sweeny, 3SJ Main St, Wor-
cester; r. NJ. Harris. 366 Washington st..
Boston.
A. s. HANSON, Gen. Pass. Agt, Boston.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
ODD FELLOWS HALL

JEpHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 9,
sIaatinrA at 8 o'clock every second and
fouf'A 1ue'Pw W. wELLMAN. C. P.
q. w. MERRILL. Scribe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
RESIGNS HIS
PLACE

1t Is reported that George w.
Miller handed in his resignation as
business agent for the Structural
Trades Alliance at the meeting of
that body last Tuesday night. No
action was taken, the communioa-
ton being laid over until next
meeting. 1t Is said that Mr.. Miller
has been bitterly opposed lately by
a number Of the building trade
unions. The bricklayers claim he
deliberately sighted them by not
inviting their union to participate
in the Labor day celebration. That
was the reason, 1t is claimed, the
bricklayers were not represented in
the parade. After having gone to
the trouble and expense of buying
a $3.50 banner. 1t is claimed that
other unions are aiding the brick
layers In opposing Miller. The
bricklayers are not affiliated with
the Central Labor Union or the
Structural Trades Alliance and of
necessity had to depend on Mr.
Miller, he being secretary of the
alliances Labor day committee for
their invitation to participate in
the celebration.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06

roe street have both come under
the ban of men supposed to know
what they are talking about, but
the council has never yet, so far
as known, exhibited any serious in
tention Of reducing the reports to
definite shape and closing the struc-
lures If they are actually as bad as
painted. 1t seems to be case Of
waiting for hypnotic suggestion
from the company, which, accord
ing to Councilman Brown, Is the
city government of Spokane.
Engineer Forsyth of the O. r. &
N. condemned the Hangman creek
bridge as being Of faulty design and
too light for the traffic 1t had to
bear. Commissioner ONO finds one
of the trusses veered more than
eight inches out of position.
But an subordinate in the office
of the Washington Water Power
company says the bridge has been
blocked up and that seems to be
sufficient for the administration
until more patching is possible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
IS SPOKANE IN GRASP
OF GROCERY TRUST?

places in the Palouse country, are
on. the Spokane blacklist and as a
result their trade is going to Seat
tie. They can get along without
Spokane when trading here is han
dicapped by trust methods.
The claim is freely made that
this city is the most expensive resi-
dence city Of any consequence In
the state. Isn't it about time to
begin to search for the reason If
such is the case? Possibly the
grocers' association might be able
to shed some light on cause and
effect if investigated along these
lines. The plaintiff in the pending
suit for $4,000 alleged injury by
restraint of trade, claim every
statement set forth above can be
proved with great deal more in
addition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
C|LLETT NAMED
ON THE FIRST
BALLOT

SANTA CRUZ, Sept. 6.-James
N. Gillett was nominated for gov
ernor on the first ballot by the re-
publican state convention this aft
ernoon.
The vote stood: Gillett, 519b;
Pardee, 233h.
The platform and resolutions
adopted recommended the passage
of a Japanese exclusion law that
will also exclude Japanese from in
sular possessions. Planks APPROX
ing the administration of state and
national governments favoring an
amendment to insurance laws pro-
viding that foreign companies must
make a deposit and adopt uni
form policy, pledging the legisla-
ture to economy, advocating re-
moval of the tax on building ma
terials for San Francisco for three
years, and the passage Of laws to
benefit citrus fruit growers, includ-
ing the right of routing cars.
Mayor Schmitz said this morning
he would not be candidate for
governor under any circumstances.
81 came to Santa Cruz for the pur-
pose of heading off any move to
present my name to the republican
convention"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
REPLY
TO G0MPERS

President Gompers of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor is having
his hands full these days In trying
to secure an expression from men,
bers of congress in regard to GER
tain laws pending In that body
which are advocated by organized
labor. Some time ago Mr.. Com.
pers wrote to the Central Labor
union and asked that body to write
to representatives in congress, ask
ing them to support the anti-in-
junction law numbered D18,152.
Secretary McChesney of the central
labor body wrote Congressman
Jones of Yakima
Mr. Jones answer follows:
"My Dear Sir: Your favor Of
the 18th inst. with reference to
house bill 1852 at hand and / as
sure you that this matter will re-
ceive most careful consideration at
my hands. | will say, however,
that have received petitions and
resolutions from quite a number Of
labor unions in our state in behalf
of the Gilbert bill relating to the
same subject"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06

must buy to keep his family? He
can make them do without fruit
and other things Of a class alto
gether essential to sustaining life
but -four and meat and salt and
sugar he must have.
AS the protesting company fig
ures 1t sugar is fixed by the trust
local association at $685. per 100
pounds. 1t costs $5.25. In the
country territory covered also by
the association the farmer pays
$3.50 for sugar. Canned goods
sold out of Spokane have been
raised 10 per cent, 1t is claimed,
since the association was organized
two years ago. Salt formerly sold
for 55 to 65 cents and is now IS
cents in the country.
Meat prices for this territory are
made by armour at Chicago and
the millers fix rates on -four. There
has been gradual advance in
these stples, but the cause is not
claimed to be local.
The profit on sugar, however,
sold from Spokane was formerly
considered satisfactory at 10 to Is
cents. 1t is now figured at from
so to $3.50, 1t is claimed, since the
benefits Of enforced organization
became apparent to local dealers.
But the blacklsting feature of
all this, II the claim is substan-
tiated, Is the thing that should
claim the most careful attention.
1t Is not only a move in restraint
Of trade, but 1t is a blow at the
business Importance of the city.
And 1t Is a rank injustice on the
consumer. 1t makes competition
impossible from dealers who are in
dependent minded and prefer to
figure out their own prices instead
Of getting the same every week
from the associations pricemaker
in this city.
Already 1t is claimed eight stores,
one at Harrington, at Davenport,
at Almira, Creston, and other
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
ALL 60 BACK
To WORK

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-For
the first time In 10 days San Fran
cisco rode today. Practically every
street car is in operation and all
were cheerfully patronized. The
arbitration committee has not yet
been selected, but will probably be
announced some time today. The
men returned to work without any
promises from the company except
arbitration on all questions in dis
pute.
The company announced that it
would find employment for all men
imported as strikebreakers. Many
will remain in the company's en-
ploy as trackmen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
IS A GUARANTEE
MARKED W.W.P.
GOOD GUARANTEE

According to the organ which al
ways acts as official spokesman for
the Washington Water Power
company. Harry l.. Blocker, secre-
tary of that company, publicly de-
clares "the company knew for ~
days that the high trestle over
Hangman creek was suffering from
a defect and took steps looking to
the repair of the bridge. The
bridge has been watched carefully
and has been blocked up in such
manner that it is safe for street
car travel" adds Mr.. Bleecker.
In view Of this extraordinary ad-
mission that the faulty condition of
the bridge has been discovered by
the company at last and it patched
up to carry the company's traffic,
interest naturally arises as to how
much dependence can be placed on
such assurances.
And here the inquirer finds him.
self face to face with even a
stronger assurance as to the safety
of the Howard street bridge. Not
the secretary, but the Washington
Water Power company's president
guaranteed that bridge to be safe
and sound.
A few months later the same
company was bringing all the pres
sure 1t could on the city hall and
lodging day and night to find some
sort OF an excuse for the safe and
sound" bridge falling into the river.
one of the company's cars escaping
a plunge into the river with 1t by a
matter of seconds.
All the smoothing that could be
done was not sufficient to rub out
the rotten spots so lately guaran-
teed as safe and sound"
In the light of this experience
what Is Washington Water Power
guarantee worth on the Hangman
creek bridge or any other struc.
ture. Blocker admits the company
will send It's cars over the bridge
and the Hangman creek trstle Is
no culvert-knowing it to be de-
fective, providing 1t has been
blocked up" In such manner that
the company that guaranteed the
Howard street bridge considers
Temporarily safe for trains like
those running to Medical Lake.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
SALOON CASE
I APPEALED

And the Spokane saloon fight
goes up higher. This morning a
notice was filed in Judge Remnants
court Of an appeal to the supreme
court In the case of Fred Martin
VS.. Justice Hinkle. On Tuesday
Judge KEENAN, handed down a de-
cision upholding Justice Hinkle's
decision wherein he denied Martin
the right to trial by jury. Martin
is an employee Of the Hardwood
Dairy company and was arreslea
for selling milk on Sunday. Judge
KEENAN, accepted an appeal bond of
5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
FIND HIM GUILTY
OF BURGLARY

The jury In Judge Poindexter's
court this morning found George
Shurduk guilty of burglary. Shur-
duk entered the Trenton lodging
house July II and stole a valuable
watch belonging to A. w. Salisbury.
He claimed to have been the en-
gineer on the Russian battleship
Lena which ran away from the
Japs and put into San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
ANN|H|LAIEO.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Sept. e.
In mining camp near here Mrs.
]. r. Bell was cooking breakfast
on an oil stove which caught fire.
The woman poured on water, which
caused an explosion that in turn ex-
ploded five cases of dynamite, kill
ed her, her husband and son Ed
ward, and fatally injured two
daughters. Six neighbors were
badly injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06

The suit started in the superior
court of this county by Carl H.
Trunk and d. F. Clarke against M.
Z. Hay of Wilbur, Wash; e. N.
Cory, P. E. Parmeter, U. G. Allen,
Christian Anderson, Anton Ander-
son, B. l.. Gordon, Booth -McClin-
took, Benham & Griffith. Powell
Sanders, F. D. Carbary, Peter Mel
son and T. T. Hay of this city,
ought to keenly interest every or
ganization and every individual
having the welfare of the city and
q love of square dealing at heart.
The plaintiffs claim they are being
Illegally and unfairly Disseminated
against by dealers comprising the
Retail Grocers' association; in fact
that the wholesale houses of this
city have been closed against them
for no other reason than because
they refuse to join in the effort to
maintain an arbitrary scale Of
prices fixed weekly on the common
necessities of life.
And because of this purely trust
policy, it Is alleged, Spokane whole.
salers are losing business right
along and Spokane patrons of the
association stores are forced to pay
an unfair margin on the staples
they must buy to meet ordinary
necessity.
Under this system only compan-
les financially strong enough to
buy outside and ship in carload lots
can hope to compete with the as
sociation. Freight rates now
forced on this city make sh Her
shipments impossible, consequently
the little dealer must knock under
to the association or that body
serves notice on the local wholesal-
ers to sell him no more goods. And
it's case of quit business or be
good with him then.
Is there any worse feature to the
absolutsk" closed shop or the boy
colt n this systematic manipu-
lation Of the prices for food a man
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
P|CTUREMEN
IN SESSION

The annual convention OF the
photographers association was
called to order this morning at
Masonic hall by President Savan-
nah. Mayor Daggett delivered an
address of welcome that was full
of the expression Of good fellowship
characteristic of Spokane's way Of
receiving outsiders.
The convention will be in session
until Saturday. Most of the men,
bers brought specimens of their
work. The exhibits will be thrown
open to the public Saturday after
noon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
SEED DEALERS
CAUGHT :

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The
agricultural department has OBJ
tanned and tested alfalfa seed from
various dealers and today published
a list Of firms sending out adulter-
ated product. OF 1852 samples ex-
amined, 100 were found to contain
seed of the destructive parasitic
plant, dodder, nine were adulterat.
ed with the seed of yellow trefoil,
and nine with bar clover. Secre-
tary Wilson names adulterating
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
finest EVER

A general sense of satisfa elton Is
expressed at the appointment Of
Walter McCallum as director gen.
erap' Of the fancy dress carnival
ball to be held at the fairgrounds
on carnival night. This ball is to
be a strictly fancy or full dress
affair and it is proposed to have it
the finest and SWEETEST ball ever
held in Spokane. There is dancing
room of 50x1S0 feet of glass-like
floor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
IS
( H00DOOED

BELLINGHAM, Sept. 6.-The
cruiser Boston was driven ashore
at midnight, this time by high
wind. Her frantic signals of dis
tress and whistling were unnoticed
or unheeded. Her government tug
Pawtucket, after a terrific struggle,
managed to get the Boston free
though the leaks in her hull were
made worse. The Boston may go
to Bremerton today. She was al
ready damaged by going ashore a
few. days ago on Oscas island.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
CANAL BIDS
OPENED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Bids
were opened at the offices of the
canal commission this morning for
40 mogul locomotives, 5000 tons of
steel rails for the isthmus. The
Baldwin Locomotive Works Of
Philadelphia was the lowest bidder,
offering the engines delivered at
Colon for $4,000. There was one
bid on rails, that from subsidiary
company Of the steel trust, at S29.45
per ton, delivered in Baltimore.
This is regarded as high, but may
have to be accepted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
GOING TO MARRY

The following marriage licenses
were granted this morning: An
drew Wiley, Cascade, b. c., to
Libby Richie, Toronto; Robert G..
Mclaughlin, Spokane, to Louise
Shipman, Chippewa. Wis; o. II.
Talbot, Walla Walla, to Aida M.
Bayden, New Plymouth, Idaho;
Fred Jacobs to Bessie Novak, both
of Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
NOT
I DEAD

GOLDFIELD, Sept. 6.-The re-
port circulated this morning that
Nelson was dead as the result Of
injuries suffered in the fight with
Cans is false.
Nelson and his camp left for
Chicago this morning. His father
accompanied him. The Battler's
face is badly battered and swollen,
but his condition is not serious. He
win spend few weeks at some
springs to recuperate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
PUTER TELLS
OF FRAUD
(6cripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 6.-S. A.
ID. Puter was taken from the coun-
ty jail, where he is serving mis-
sentence, and placed on the wit
ness stand as witness for the gov
eminent this morning in the Mays
land fraud trial. He testified that
he paid Senator Mitchell $4,000 and
secured patents which Hermann
previously held up. He said Mays
ought to be serving time with him,
as he was a partner in the deal
for which. Puter was convicted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
BATTLE FOLLOWS
ARMlSTICE

(Scripps News Association.)
HAVANA, Sept. 6.-An armistice
was declared today to permit ef-
forts to reach peace agreement.
The armistice was 10 last 10 days.
Less than two hours after he re-
ceived notice of the armistice Col
onel Asbert was attacked by gov.
eminent troops under General
Bosea. The insurgents were sur
prised but repulsed the loyalists,
killing one. Bosea hadn't been
notified Of the. armistice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
HUSBAND
NAGGED HER

Nagging has at ieast broken up
one household, according to com.
plant filed with the clerk of the
superior court this morning by
Mary c. Huff, who says that Will
lam, her husband, has made life
unbearable by constant nagging.
Mrs. Huff not only asks for a di.
vorce, but a division of their prop
erty, 800 for attorney fees and $40
a month alimony.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
new FOREMAN IN
Department

At the meeting of the fire COM
missioners this morning Captain
James Grant of station No. was
granted 80 day leave Of absence.
The resignation of E. M. Hooper,
as foreman of truck No. S, was ac-
cepted, and ]. M. Fitzgerald ap
pointed to succeed him.
George Weeks was promoted to
be captain of No. 5. E. F. Demmons
was appointed to be foreman of
No. 5, to succeed Weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06

firms, as follows:
W. E. Barrett & Co., Providence,
r. l., Caughey G. Carren, Detroit;
8. w. Flower G Co., Toledo; ]. J.
Funk, Fremont, Neb.; William 8.
Galbreth Seed company, Indianapo-
lis; Huntington & Page, Indian.
apolis; Martin Kunkle & Sons.
Davenport, Iowa; Providence Seed
company, Providence, r. L.; Ross
Bros & Co., Worcester, Mass; L. T.
Towels & Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
OLD MAN FOUND DYING
IN The Street

An old man named James Stew
art was taken by the police this
morning in an alley off Bernard
street and later sent to Sacred
Heart hospital in a dying condition.
Liquor it appears had taken such
a hold on him that the action of his
heart was almost stopped when the
police revived him. He had lain
in the alley in a drunken stupor
all night. His face was deathlike
and he couldn't walk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06

Judge William A. Huneke this
morning appointed Lewis q. Mey-
ers guardian for Arthur c. Meyers,
a minor, to proceed against the
Ideal Steam laundry in a suit for
damages, 1t Is alleged. that Arthur.
while employed at the laundry, was
injured so he had to have an arm
amputated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
PLEADS INSANITY

G. X Gilluly, attorney for Ernest
Stout, the man who yesterday was
found guilty of criminal assault,
will endeavor to free his client on
the plea Of insanity, He has fled
a complaint against Stout alleging
that he is insane and asks the
court to appoint q commission for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
GOLD STARTS MARKET
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Stocks
seethed and boiled today on the
strength Of Secretary Shaw's order
advancing gold against importa-
tions. The order saved spectators
from big loss. The announcement
was not unexpected and traders
on the inside reaped snug sums.
MRS. CHAS. THATCHER DEAD.
Mrs. Charles Thatcher, age 20, of
Spokane, died this morning st Sa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
Mel SON RUMOR STUNS
STOCK EXCHANGE

(Scripps News Association
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Many pri-
vate wires carried dispatches to-
day that Nelson was dead. Trading
on the stock exchange stopped a
few minutes until a direct dispatch
was received that Nelson had start
ed for San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
EXPL0RER0N
Way HOME

(Scripps News Association.)
NOME, Alaska, Sept. 6.-Amund-
sens ship, in which he found pass
age through the Arctic ocean, has
sailed In Charge of Lieutenant Han
SON.. Amundsen goes to Seattle on
a steamer where he will meet his
ship and sail around Cape Horn
home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
Die IN
HOTEL FIRE

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept g.
F. M. Carter, Santa Fe conductor,
and Harvey house waitress, were
burned to death In fire today
which destroyed the Santa Fee
depot at the Needles early this
morning. Much mail was destroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
FAILS TO CHEAT
GALL0WS

WESTCHESTER, Pa, Sept. g.
Richard E. Forte, while enroute to
the gallows this morning slashed
his wrists with tags from a plug of
tobacco. His wrists were bound
and he was executed despite his
efforts. Forte killed two children
of Peter Delucia for revenge on
their father.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
FAIRBANKS IN CHICAGO.

(Scripps News Association
CHICAGO. Sept. 6.-Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks spent today with
his son in this city. He goes to
Indianapolis in two weekes and
then to Colorado to further govern
ment plans for irrigation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
1T SUITS Them
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The
simplified spelling board today an
nounced that at least eight of 20
university officials had agreed to
use three hundred simplifed words
in their own correspondence. Sixty
seven champions of the cause are
in California.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
MORE TRUST
MORE BUST

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 6,-The
Realty Trust company, capital
100000, closed today. President
w. j. Smith says the liabilities are
$4,000, assets $4,000, deposits
$4,000. Acknowledgement by for
mer administration is alleged as
the cause Of failure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
FOLK HAS RELAPSE

JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. e.
Governor Folk is not so we'll today.
His fever is higher and the physi-
clan says he is not improving as
he should.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
HEATH GETS THE JOB.

The board of health this after
noon appointed E. C. Heath inspec-
tor to fill the Yapancy left by the
of Frank Bunkere. The
board also passed resolutions felici-
tating Bunker on his efficient ser.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
ALL WORSHIP CANS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 6.-Joe
Cans arrived today. At every town
where the train stopped a crowd
gathered and called for Cans. Tex
Richard will arrive in San Fran
cisco tomorrow to arrange a fight
between Cans and Britt, II posi-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-06
THEY STOLE
MILLIONS

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6-Segal.
North and Collingwood were ar
raigned this morning accused of
causing the failure of the Real
Estate Trust company. The dis
trict attorney insisted upon taking
some evidence and declared he be-
lieved over $5,000.000 had been
stolen.