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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Plain Statement of Plain Fact Without Comment
For the Laboring Mans Consideration

Il beg say that am in hearty accord with the
Eight Hour Law aud AS felt matter of principle in
voved voted against modification of the law relative the
employment OF labor in the construction of the Panama Canal
This is Mr.. Rhodes labor platform, in part given by
him the American Federaonst in reply certain questions
put to him by labor organizations.
The Congressional Record shows Mr. Rhodes the
Eight Hour Law with reference to the Panama Canal Zone the
Foreign Contract Labor Law and the Chinese Immigration Law
these laws, also be applied the Canal Zone
Mr. Rhodes given without 1t condensed
for brevity sake from the Congressional Record and is
follows
On January g. 1906 and amendment Urgency De.
fcency Bill before the House This amendment,
breath completely repealed the Eight Hour Law the Foreign
Contract Labor Law and the Chinese Exclusion Law, in
those measures applied to the Panama Canal
The Committee on Rules reported that vote to the amend
would be in order provided resolution allowing vote
should be passed The House accordingly voted a
luton Mr. Rhodes voted allow the come to
Mr. Lttrrd OF Maine upon whom the labor organiza-
tons hard fight the Maine election, also
did Mr. Rhodes The resolution carried by vote Of lj
1902 the Friend, of Labor voting sody it, Congress
ional Record pages l5Ns and 1922
the day the amendment repeating the Eight Hour
Law, mp for In the list of of those
voting and paired Mr. Rhodes and Mr.. Ltlefeld
Mr. Rhodes Mr. Lteed both voted allow the
vote, aud then refused, failed
it, or to pair themselves against it,
That the way Mr.. Rhodes voted against mOdif-
cation of the law relating employment
structOn of the Panama Canal.
1t requires drawing of conclusions to make this clear
ami unbiased statement:
Mr. Rhodes stood with Mr.. Liteield of whom the Amer
Federations national labor paper, that any
matters submitted to him resulted in the anagonism mani
tested during his entire coures in Congress y
Fair and impartial consideration of Mr. Rhodes course
the Eight Hour Law Panama will this question in the
mind of the voter
Can Congressman vote against bill by voting,
such accomplishment of the gifts that Congressman
alone enjoys!
You can answer this question on November g. and
your answer will be final.
This statement contains the facts they in the Congress
ioual Record fairly aud faithfully forth It's just the
plain, uuvaruhcd TRUTH and this little statement simply asks
You decide the other Your will either
way and lis your dury to it the way you think is right
In doing that i'll worth while o consider facts
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

That matchless leader, William
J. Bryan, since the 10Th of August,
has toured twenty States,
speaking and laboring for a Demo.
cratic victory. He has sped from
State to State and from town to
town, going without sleep, eating
his meals at all hours, making
from four to a dozen speeches n
day, and taxing his magnificent
vitality, in order to advance the
cause of Democratic principles.
He is a man who shows his faith
bv his work. He believes that Il
Democratic victory this year means
a Democratic President in 1908.
Are you with him and the great
principles of the party he repre-
sentsi If he can afford to give
his time, his strength and his
splendid ability to help these prln-
ciples to win, can't you afford to
give enough time to 90 to the polls
next Tuesday aud votef Can any
Democrat afford to be stay at
home when the responsibility of
his citizenship calls him to dutyf
Your vote and your help are needed
ut this time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Victories are won 10y cOntending
for them. Democrats have a big
victory before them next Tuesday
if they will take it. Stand up,
contending for it with your votes.
Don't stay at home and let the Re
pubIicans walk off with it. Don I
lie down and take n licking from
them; but if you have to be licked
stand up and be licked fighting fol
your principles.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Democrats can control the next
National House of representatives
if they will go to the polls next
Tuesday and vote. y victory this
wear means n victory IN 1905.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Next Tuesday is the day fol you
to show your patriotism Go to
the polls aud vote the Democratic
ticket, and place the seal of your
disapproval on the party that main
tains the trusts.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

If every Democrat will do his
duty aud vote next Tuesday the
State will he redeemed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Every Democrat 5 vote Is needed,
Take the time next Tuesday to
vote.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

The Democrat who doesn vote
doesn't count for anything in an
election.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

There is no excuse for any
Democrat staying at home next
Tuesday. Vote early and get your
neighbor out to vote.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

Each Democrat should feel that
everything rests on his vote and
act accordingly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02

The way to defeat Cannon for
Speaker is to elect Il Democratic
Congress. Vote for NJ. Il. Smith,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-11-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Judges Of supreme Court
Hon. \. VI. wOODsoN.
Hon. WALLER GRAVES.
Iur superintendent ut Public schools
HOWARD \. GLASS.
10 Railroad ana Warehouse commissioner
RUBE OGLEsBi.
FOR Congress. Thirteenth District
Hon MADISON Il. SMITH.
F,r state senator. twenty sixth District
Hon. joins l.. BRADLEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
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such be easily susceptible OF proof the slightest
inquiry would probably develop the fact that taken
by human that by Secretary the
police board who is known OF the chief police
Moreover would believe that Secretary Gee his
personal loyalty Chief Matthews would give that
testimony the News would have delivery
the News
Yet it appeared the News substantially Stenographer
Gee took the testimony from John B. Nash's lips.
Why? Because the News purposed do all could to dis
sembance of star chamber proceedings and its
zeal provide what the public demandedthe supreme duty of
progressive newpape took the obtain
the information.
And got it, much the surprise of everybody who had
strongly pledged himself the special request of
Chairman Luther
The News has from authority that il the hearing had
reached such advanced the commissioners view
OF the evident uy OF attempting keep their proceedings
the of the would throw
open the hearing to the public tomorrow.
They feel however that they have far
believe that their surrender the popular demand the
fullest publicity is attesd by their decision publish the full
OF time all the testimony they have taken in the
there evidence that the readers OF the News
receiving square dea police headquarters the News will
extraordinary methods obtain information which the
will be made public in due of but
any fact people which in all justice they should
will be laid before them If it is within the ingenuity OF the
News and its mechanical powers to obtain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
Bishop McVickar's Letter
Asking a Public Hearing

The letter written by Bishop McVickar
requesting that the aMtthews hearing be
made public one was today gwen out
for publication by Chairman Luther, and
Is as follows:
Bishops House, May 4. 1906.
To the Hon. William III. Luther. Chair
man:
My Dear Mr. Luther-In view OF the
occurrence OF yesterday in the lnvestI-
Gation OF charges against the chief OF
police, which have gained such Wide pub
llcity, l, as president OF the Rhode Island
Temperance league, unite with Mr.. Cristy
tells accredited agent, I'm asking that ali
future proceedings In the investigation
are made public by open session.
think this is due not only to Mr..
Cristy. but to the public generally. With
kind regards.
Yours Sincerely,
w. n. McVTCKAR
HON. WILLIAM III. LUTHER, Chair
man Of the Board OF Police Commits
Rioners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

Inc statement made by Rev. Mr. Sell
leck which is substantially what he testl-
fed before tho police commission. sheds
considerable light upon the relations be.
tween Chief Matthews and Secretary Gee
on one side and Chairman Luther on the
other, and tends to corroborate the re-
ports long I'm circulation that the chief
and the commissions secretary were d-
rectly laboring together TO throw the
chairman OF the commission.
IL Is made plain also by Mr. Selleck that
Undertaken A. Herbert Arnold personally
sought to advance his own candidacy for
Mr.. Luther's berth by securing the sigma
lures OF clergymen TO a petition in his
favor: and the whole story told by Rev.
Mr.. Selleck, when taken I'm connection
with the charges made by Messrs Mein-
hold and Nash regarding the efforts OF
Chief Matthews TO discredt Mr.. Crlsty
with the clergymen whom he represented.
affords the strongest kind OF corroboration
OF their statements and gives TO them a
force OF probability that Is generally re-
garded as most convincing.
Its Importance in this respect Is also
further proved by the characteristic ef-
forts OF Chief Matthews newspaper
mouthpiece to make IL appear that Mr..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
Mr.. Cristy and Mr.. Henson
Talked From Their Pulpits.

Both Rev. A. b. Cristy and Rev. l.. l..
Henson referred TO the Matthews case
I'm their pulpits yesterday, the former
al Christ church and the latter NJ the
Cranston Street Baptist church.
Mr.. Cristy spoke fro mthe text: Those
TINT have turned the world upside down
are come hither also"
He referred To the case between himself
and Chief aMtthews. saying that the
hearers could learn the essential facts
from the newspapers-a fact very evident
after the issue of the News on Satur-
day-and that he could only say that
Bishop McVickar, the president OF the
Rhode Island Temperance league, felt
that this was not Mr.. Cristy's personal
fight but the fight OF the reform element,
of which Mr.. Cristy happened to be the
advocate.
In the course OF his sermon Mr.. Henson
referred TO the need OF popular demon
stration against evil In high places. lie
said that the people were king and could
do as they would in such matters.
II there Is rottenness I'm high places.
said Mr.. Henson, "it ought TO be rooted
out, and it can be II only the people who
believe In Righteousness will stand to-
gether as one man and I'm the power or
their might demand that il oe done.
This is what the best citizens of Provi-
dence ought 10 do now, and l for one
will be glad 10 help in campaign OF
that sort"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

last Friday. and must be given an op-
portunity to state his side OF this phase
OF the case.
All OF this must be done before the
board can proceed TO enter upon the
merits or the original case. out OF which
this important side issue has grown,
whether the chief OF police conspired
against the superintendent OF the Rhode
Island Temperance league.
IL looks now as Ii the case has but Just
begun; and III quite as sensational de-
velopments as these already revealed do
not follow. there will be occasion for sur
prise.
IL is the general understanding among
the politicians that I'm the present mater
chief Matthews has the active support
and backing OF the Republican machine.
from the Boss to the bottom; and men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
Shea, Stebbins and Cannon
Had Interview with Chief.

Late on Thursday afternoon. the last
day OF the regular Matthews hearing, In
spector Shea OF Fall River was about TO
go in as witness in connection with his
acquaintance with Samuel Meinhold, who
had already testified.
City Marshal Stebbins OF Springfield.
who also was one or Chief Matthews
witnesses, approached Captain Cannon,
who was near the outer door OF the cham
Der. and suggested that the confer
with the chief in reference TO any
claim of intimidation which might be set
up with respect 10 any witness
Subsequently Chief Matthews met the
two officers at the door and they spoke
with him briefly, after which he went
back to the hearing and the two out-of-
town Officers retired to the rear OF the
corridor.
At this time, the reason for the dis
appearance OF Mr. Nash was unknown to
any one except those who brought IL
about; and nothing had been disclosed re-
garding the threats made against him and
the methods employed to frighten him
from the moment when his affidavit had
been published and the charges had been
filed against Chief Matthews by Mr.
Cristy
The actions OF Inspector Shea. Marshal
Stebbins and Captain Cannon at this time
sFe,-therefore, regarded as highly signih-
cant
When Chief Matthews was asked about
this incident. he said that the conference
referred TO the presence OF City Marshal
Stebbins and the effect which that might
have on Nash who doubtless knew that
the Springfield officer held warrant for
him on n charge OF exhibiting objection.
able pictures In saloon in that city -four
years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

orally related circumstances OF the pres
ent case 10 give probability TO his story
1T can hardly be argued by any judicial
mind that Inspector Shea could have had
more than one purpose I'm such acts as
are alleged against him. and that one
purpose must have been to aid his friend,
Chief Matthews, In the present case.
If the chief were innocent why should
Shea resort TO such tactics7 II Shea even
believed him innocent, why should he
pursue such n course? If Shea did try TO
scare off Nash. does II not imply either
his knowledge or his belief that Matthews
was guilty? Even II Shea knew or be-
lieved that the chief was innocent, is II
a reasonable presumption that he would
have mixed I'm the matter at all unless
prompted or requested to do SOP If he
was so prompted or requested by whom
was IL done? Who would be most inter-
ested TO do H. either directly or through
a third party-who would be most benefit
ed by the success of Shea's efforts 10 call
Nash off? II any one would be so benefit
ed. that very fact implies his guilt.
There would seem to be but one answer
TO each OF these questions In the light
OF the testimony at hand
Now. as 10 the testimony OF Nash re-
garding Joseph t. Guild. Let 10 be ad-
mitted that Guild has no acquaintance
with Chief Matthews, and let ii he con
ceded that he denies absolutely all that
Nash says regarding their alleged mid
night interview.
'"The aspects OF the case already dis
cussed must inevitably throw some weight
of probability on the side OF Nash's rtofy
regarding Guild; and. I'm the absence OF
anything other than Guilds unsupported
denial the conclusions already reached
must weigh on the side OF Nash even
though IL were possible that Nash in his
own uneasy state OF mind attached TO
Guilds statements more Importance than
they actually were entitled TO.
Assuming a complete denial by Mr..
Guild and giving 20 II full credence. the
case against Chief Matthews loses moth
creditlng OF Nash as a witness by falsity
in respect to Guild
Assuming that Nash's testimony re.
garding Guild Is true. ii must tend great
ly 10 strengthen and Justify the deduc-
tions previously made and the conclusions
already reached
1T Is extremely doubtful. moreover I'm
the premises we have adopted, whether
any further testimony adduced by Chief
Matthews to discredit either Nash or
Meinhold, by showing facts regarding
their past careers, could so weaken the
force OF the only logical conclusions to
be reached from the testimony otherwise
presented as to enable one to escape the
conviction OF guilt.
This opinion, however, is given only
upon the basis OF the testimony at hand
as stated at the outset
The position OF Mr. Guild and his past
and present relations to those influertiai
in political circles who are understood 10
be supporting Chief Matthews, and which
would seem to tend 20 bring n serious
matter TO the very door of at least one
man very conspicuous I'm public affairs Is
an aspect OF the case not yet presented
before the police commission: and there
for. IL has not been considered in the
present analysis OF the case"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
1t appears to be
up to Police COM
missioner LeWisJ.
Pierce to help his
associates on the
board to ascertain
the truth.

OF police might be expected, was urged;
but Commissioners Lutner was silent on
this point contenting himself with the
statement that the board had exercised
Its best judgment in the matter
Mr.. Luther said he did not think any
odpublic purpose would be subserved by
publishing the text OF the boards order
To the chief and the department not to
interfere with any witnesses in this case.
lie admitted that such an order was fs'
sued last Friday, as the board did not de-
sire that any pressure should be brought
to bear to keep Mr.. Nash from telling all
he knows.
Mr.. Luther said the board had not
summoned any witnesses, but has left
that duty TO the plaintiff and defendant,
so the commissioner was unable TO say
whether any witnesses had actually been
summoned for tomorrow hearing.
From another source, however. IL was
learned that John r. Nash, John Victor
inc. Nashs Fall River manager. up to a
few days ago and now I'm Hartford. Jo-
seph L. Guild. Police Inspector Bartholo-
NEW shea OF Fall River, Capt Peter b.
Cannon OF the local detective bureau ano
Chief Matthews will probably be present
when the hearing Is continued tomorrow.
The commissioners will probably decide
tomorrow whether the testimony given by
Nash and the other witnesses warrants a
reopening OF the original case. but Il is
barely possible In view OF the necessity
of obtaining statements from Mr.. Guild.
Inspector Shea and other witnesses, that
the hearing may not be concluded even
on Tuesday.
Nash's Fall River manager ls expected
to fully corroborate his story concerning
the statements Inspector Shea Is alleged
10 have made; and that Nash was in
formed that such statements were made
can be proved by the witnesses who were
present when Manager Vlctorine came TO
Nash's house In this city and talked with
him I'm the presence OF three persons.
Nash should be able TO prove that he
actually talked with Mr. Guild I'm the
Crown hotel laet Wednesday night. or Mr..
Guild should be able 10 prove that he did
not talk with Nash there that evening
All OF this requires witnesses. perhaps
a dozen OF them. and will take time. Nash
alone was on the witness stand nearly
three hours last Friday evening.
so far as any Information from the
board is concerned. Chief Matthews has
not yet officially denied any Of the state
ments made by Nash before the board
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
Chief Says He Was Anxious
to Have Nash Testify.

Chief Matthews is naturally very anx-
ious TO impress upon the public that as
he claims, he earnestly desired 10 have
the testimony OF Nash given on Wednes-
day. before the latter's sudden flight
The chief lays stress upon his absolute
Ignorance OF any attempt to persuade
Nash 10 leave town, and reiterates his de-
sire TO have Mr.. Nash take the witness
stand.
II summoned Nash myself" he said.
because | had heard that Mr.. Cristy was
sending some OF his summonses out
through the m5Ifr Trt rr1rtrr tfrut7--r--4 4t
afterward proved, he would send for Nash
the same way, ! didn't want TO take any
chances OF having him fail 90 appear for
the hearing. and so I had summons
served on him I'm the legal way.
II heard some talk 20 the effect that
the man was exhibiting considerable ner-
vousneas. and was warned that he might
attemp, 10 get away. and so 7 tried In
every way In my power TO get Mr. C-isty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

When Commissioner Luther was seen
by News reporter this morning, he ap-
peared In an exceedingly cheerful frame
OF mind and much refreshed as n result
Of passing Sunday I'm the country away
from the exacting cares OF office
He denied that he took The News with
him. but admitted reading 1t with inter-
est prior 10 leaving the city on Saturday.
Te knew OF no new development in the
Matthews case and OF course did not care
10 be interviefed on the subject. though
he talked with some freedom concerning
minor phases of the main question.
The commissioners are conducting the
trial OF Chief Matthews under Rule l2 os
the amended rules Of the department. a
copy OF this rule was not given out, but
the general charge Mr.. Luther said,
might be covered by the expression, Con
duct unbecomlng an officer and a gentle
man"
Questioned as 10 why the chier hao
not been suspended, Mr.. Luther said:
''This was the first case ever brought
against n chief OF police since the board
OF commissioners was created ana the
first against the head OF the police force.
so far as my recollection goes, in the his
tory Of the Providence department.
.'The commissioners, therefore bad no
nrecedent To guide them, other than that
which has applied TO subordinate onictSls
of the department.
Those cases are dealt with by the
chief. who. IN the exercise OF his judg-
ment. first suspends or files charges
against an officer and then puts the case
up to us.
"I understand that the chief In the ma
1ority of cases against police officers,
does not suspend them.
$50. when this case against him was In
stituted. OF course, IL came direct TO US.
I'm determining whether or not an ohi-
Ger should be suspended. the chief has
always taken into consideration the
source and nature OF the charges and the
gravity of the offensc alleged.
The commissioner refused 10 discuss
the point made by Mr.. Cristy as to
whether the head OF the department.
subordinate only TO the majority OF the
commissioners should be permitted 10
continue IN the active discharge OF his
duties TO direct affairs. and 20 have at
his disposition all the resources OF the de-
partment 60 aid In his defense
That such position could be abused
and that. I'm the very nature of things,
abuse OF the powers possessed by a cniet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
Secretary Gee Brought in
BY Rev. Willard G.. SelleCk

Selleck's testimony was OF no Importance
1t was Mr. Arnold who took Mr.. Selleck
TO Chief Matthews house, where Mr.. Sell
leck says the latter emphasized the
charges against Chairman Luther pre-
viously made by Mr.. Arnold to Mr. Sell
leck.
Then the attitude OF Secretary Gee was
plainly disclosed when he was sent for
to back UP Chief Matthews opposition
10 Chairman Luther.
The filmsiness OF the charges made
against Mr.. Luther by Chief Matthews
is also plainly shown, according 10 Mr..
-Selleck,s statement, for Chairman Luther.
In appearing before the Rhode Island
Temperance league. OF which Mr.. Cristy
Is the agent, did not even demand that
the charges should be proved, but realiz-
ing their falsity and worthlessness. asked
only the opportunity TO make specific re-
ply TO them.
The ease with which Mr.. Luther entirely
demolished the house OF straw that had
been built up against him by Chief Mat
thews. Secretary Gee and Mr.. Arnold was
shown by the manner in which the clergy
man promptly accepted his word against
those of his three opponents and voted TO
support his denomination 10 the police
commission.