Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-13

ATTORNEY GENEKAll dADLEf.
attorney general, who undertook to
scall him down. vigorously for his APP
parently contemptuous attitude toward
the inquisitor.
The tilt occurred when Mr.. Rogers
smiled broadly after answering eva
sively question put to him.
Does this matter seem funny to
you?" asked the attorney general sharp
ly.
You We're smiling said the witness.
II was not smiling rejoined Mr..
Hadley. II asked you a question, and
it would be seemly for you to show a
proper appreciation of the gravity of
your position and the proceeding that
is going forward here"
'.1'hank you; thank YOU" said Mr..
Rogers, with mock gratitude.
You are not under obligation TO me,
Mr. Rogers said Mr.. Hadley, 'and /
desire you 10 keep yourself in hand as
to the subject matter of this inquiry.
You seem to enjoy refusing to answer
questions
Il decline to answer" was the reply.
Henry II. Rogers has been hailed to
court for his refssal to answer ques-
tons put to him by Attorney General
Ha9ley in the hearing in the action of
the state of Missouri against the Stand
ard Oil company.
Eugene Kearney, elevator starter In
the Standard Oil building, was not be
hind Mr.. Rogers in his blunt refusal to
answer vital questions under coaching
by Lawyer Rowe, who figured as his
counsel. SO persistent was his refusal
that Mr. Hadley openly expressed the
belief that his attitude was the result
of preconcerted arrangement among
the oil trust people.
1t is announced that the questions
propounded by Mr.. Hadley to Mr.. Rog-
ers and which the latter declined to an
swer had been prepared in the office Of
Henry Welman and would be present
ed to Justice Gifiersleeye Of the SUI
preme court for eertificatfon 1t will
be asked that the certifcation be made
as speedily as possible in order that ac-
ton may be had at once.
In the event that Mr.. Rogers should
refuse to answer the questions after
certlfication he would be liable to pros
ecution for contempt OF the supreme
court.
The questions and refusals to answer
of other witnesses will be held in abey-
ance until the case of Mr.. Rogers has
been disposed Of
There is a possibility that Thomas w.
Lawson, arch enemy of Mr. Rogers and
the Standard Oil system may appear
as a witness at an early date. Mr. Had
ley wired to Lawson asking him to
come to New York.
The telegram read as follows:
IF you can give any information as
to relations between Standard Oil com
pany of Indiana, Republic Oil company
and Waters Pierce Oil company, ur-
gently request you come and testify"
Mr.. Rogers was the first witness. He
will be followed by several of the mag
mates of the Standard Oil company, in
Guiding W. @. Rockefeller, J. ID. Arch
bOids w aug AA1lilHlOl hbQ OtutIc.
Mr.. Rogers was on hand early, and
before he weYix on the stand he express
ed himself rather forcefully regarding
the treatment to which he had been
subjected by Attorney General Hadley
since the hearing began last Friday
1T seems to me" said he. that they
have done everything possible to dis
commode me and keep me away from
my business. They have compelled me
to be constantly in attendance. al
though could have stayed at my of
flee and with an electric cab in attend
ance could have reached the hearing
room in five minutes at any time.
sOf course this is all politics. Hadley,
| understand. wants to be governor Of
Missouri next term. and If he didn't
raise the dickens with me during this
hearing they would kick him out of
Kansas City on his return"