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THROWN INTO "BuLL PEN.

Easterly said that be was arrested at Cripple
Greek ''as a matter of military necessity and
was thrown into the bull pen" for several
days.
He was at home In bed when the Independ-
ence depot destroyed. He did not know
what had happened until the next morning. He
then heard that the soldiers coming and
went to Cripple Creek, where, along with many
others, he went to Victor.
Easterly said that he had s'siX shooter"
At Victor he went to the union hall, where
several hundred members of the western fedora
ton Of miners were gathered. The streets were
hlled with all sorts of people, some soldiers,
some detectives and mine owners Off
cials- Easterly declared that the soldiers in
passing federation men would say:
Iheres one that ought to be hanged or have
his head shot off,
In the afternoon, said the Witness c. G..
HamlIn, secretary of the mine owners associa-
tion, made a speech in the streets in which
ne referred TO the Independence depot explo-
ought to be hanged and the rest driven out
Easterly put it, the fireworks began"
You were srmed?''
Yes. sir"
What did you do?'
badly excited@''
Where did you go?"
when the firing over I went up Third
avenue and stayed there until saw the militia
maneuvering around and apparently Surrounding
the union hall Then they began shooting at
the hall and i went On up the hill toward home
op my way | stopped at Steve Adams house
ana told him what had heard and seen'
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mining stocks and that he seemed to be doing
well. After that got letter from Orchard
Ibid you keep that letter."
q. "Orchard referred to our talk In Pueblo and
said that he selling life insurance in Cald
well; that he intended TO sell hail and storm
insurance. He asked me to come over and helI
Il replied to this and said that was doing
too well and declined to go''
Easferly said that he got second letter
which be made the same reply to, and then q
telephone message from Hogan.
He had received my letter, but wanted to
know II couldn't get lay off and come over
to see him for little while. / said that
was well satisfied where l was'
did Orchard Hogan. say anything about
his intention to kill Governor SteunenbergT
NO SIR
Orchard declare that he had lost his interest in
valuable mine through Steunenberg and would
Senator Borah here took up the cross exam.
fnation of the witness. Easterly said that he
was in Colorado during the troubles in the Coeur
d Alenes and that as member of the union he
contributed to the support of the Idaho miners
He also felt with others that Governor Steu-
nenberg was trying to break up the union. Or
chard's threat against the governor after SO
many years impressed him, Easterly said, but
he did not really know IL the man intended to
carry it out.
HEARS ONLY ONE THREAT
man TO carry grudge so long," declared the
witness. He only heard Orchard make the
threat once
"You seemed to know Orchard pretty welIY'
suggested Senator Borah.
pretty well.''
And simpkins seemed to know hime''
Eyes, SIR
"And when Simpkins came to Silver City he
told you about OrchardY'
"Yes, sir; he was telling me about all the
men he met his travels
did Simpkins tell you what was going on
at Caldwell?'
He was looking over the southern Idaho
field"
HE was going to organize union in. Cald-
weIlr'
mo. sir; but at Pearl, near there"
did Simpkins tell you sop
mo. sir
Did you Meyer at Silver City late in
1862"
.'Aes, sir; in October, in 1905 He was there
about two or three weeks before Simpkins came.
Meyer was In Silver City three or four days.
Easterly said that he first learned of the
Steunenberg murder and Orchards arrest in a
Boise paper.
what do you know about a telegram being
received at Silver City to take care of Harry
Orchard?"
at was about week later that Harry Han
Ion, our secretary. told me he had received
such telegram"
KEEPS LONG SILENCE
Easterly declared that he had not up to this
time told anybody of the threats that he had
heard Orchard make against Governor Steunen-
berg.
to the killing Orchard was lurking around Cald-
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-29
THE CALIFORNIA PROMOTION COMMITTEE
(organized 1s02)

PROMOTION: The act OF promoting; sd-
vancemenrs ENCOURAGEMENT--C Die
donary.
The California Promotion COMMITTEES has for
its object the PROMOTING OF California a.
whole.
1t has nothing 20 sell
Its energies are devoted to fostering all things
that have the ADVANCEMENT OF California as
their object
connected with the industries OF California
If gives ENCOURAGEMENT 70 the establish
nent OF new industries and invites desIrabls
immigration
III IL not an employment agency. although II
gives fnforma tion regarding labor Conditions
II presents the opportunities and needs in an
fields OF business and professional activity
Yhe committee is supported by popular sub
scrfption and makes no charge for any service
rendered
mercial organizations Of the state. with
membershfp OF over g. 900.
Meetings are held semiannually in different
PARTS CT California. where matters OF state in
tereSt< are discussed.
Headquarters OF the committed are maintained
IN San Francisco In California building. Union
Square.
CORRESPONDENTS INVITED.
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ADVISES ADAMS TO FLEE

What did you tell him as 10 leaving the
counrry?" '
Il told him of the threats had heard agains
MIN ana others and told him he had better Dr.,
tect himself When got home l armed mys
with Winchester repeating shotgun and II
a meeting of union men, ! met several of
boys on the way and they were also arme
We were going to protect ourselves.
while we were at Goldield we saw tn,
militia and citizens alliance people and thei
sympathiz all armed, going about and takin
into custody all union miners they could find
Easterly said that there were about 25 or :;
being held at Goldfed When the militi
started in their direction the miners left tn,
hall and took TO the hills. AS they went shot.
were fred at them. The miners took refuge il
some prospect holes, but driven further
up and the hills. Easterly said that one
bullet struck within foot of him and that
splinter OF rock struck him over the eye.
Did you fire back at the soldiers?" asked
Darrow.
Il did moi. had shotgun and it would no,
reach that far
That was the only reason, was it?''
Yes, SIR"
Easterly detailed his movements after cross
Ing the hills, saying that he reached Denver In
few days. There he saw Haywood, Meyer and
Pettibone. Eastery changed his name to ..Bl
Brown" The witness said that he went from
place to place. working where he could unit
1905, when he more returned to Denver
On his way to Pueblo he met Orchard and
Vaughan. Orchard told him of having sold in
surance and making a grest deal of money.
Silver City Idaho. He had seen Orchard again
in Denver, but the man had never spoken al
sany time Of any act of violence. The witness
then proceeded:
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well and that he had the intention to kill the
governor?''
II knew that he had made the remark
''And you told one?'
at didn't occur to me until after the murder.
didn't know where Governor Steunenberg
lived"
AFTER the governors death did you tell any
body p?
81 told Mr.. Nugent."
But this was after Mr.. Nugent had been en-
ployed by the defense in this case and after
Orchard had confessed?
Yes, sir"
the state OF Idaho:"
mo SIR -.
.sYou kept it entirely in your own breastT
81 had no occasion to repeat it.
mot until you heard Orchard had turned
against the western federation or n1ners!
''Not until he made the statement he did:
Not until he implicated the leaders OF tne
western federation of miners?
"And implicated himself" replied the VIII
ness.
Now. why didn't you tell anybodyT'
..It was none of my business am not an
informer along those lines.
..Oh I see'' said Senator Borah, but You
became an informer after you heard Orchard
had turned informer against the western fed
Grafton of mners?' ~,
..I didn't say anything about it until he did
what he did
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-29

PROMOTION: The act OF promoting: ad
vancemenrs ENCOURAGEMENT--Ce Die
uonary.
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montnS / IeeI that I am permanently cured. I
JOE MURRAY 231 East Souoma AZ Stockton
DIR. CHOW JUYAN. Chinese Tea and Herb
Sanitar1um, 760 Clay St.. 8. T. Dr. Chow
yuyan Is the only legitimate graduate OF a
Chinese Medical College in San Francisco. Bis
credentials are atteSted by Chinese Ambassador
at Washington Dr. Chow Juyan will be in
stockton Friday and Saturday OF each week at
10 North Hunter Street
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Easterly declared that he had not up to this
time told anybody of the threats that he had
heard Orchard make against Governor Steunen-
berg.
.'And yet you knew that for two months prior
to the killing Orchard was lurking around Cald-
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TESTIMONY NOT PLAUSIBLE

Easterly told Darrow all about his
connection with Orchard. whom he re-
garded as "a fiend at cards and a gam
bier Orchard never worked more than
month at a time and was altogether
an inconsequential citizen and uniIn-
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-29
LETTERs FROM ORCHARD

I'm November, after arrived at Silver City.
L. ]. Simpkins came there at the invitation of
our local to organize the miners In South Idaho
Simpkins told me that Harry Orchard. or Tom
Hogan, was in Caldwell selling insurance and
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WITNESS HEDGES

..And II Orchard had not turned against the
western federation of miners you never would
have said anything
-.H had been asked would
.sBut you wouldn't have volunteered II the
matter had presented itself In the proper man.
nerr' 49,
Easterly constantly repeated that he had
no occasion to tell anybody.
Senator Borah suddenly changed the line OF
his cross examination and took the witness
back TO Cripple Creek. He asked as to the
attacks on ''Old Man Stewart" and the justice
of the peace.
Easterly said that he had never talked 10
Steve Adams the subject.
Easterly said that he lived about quarter
of mile from the Independence depot Adams
about mile away and Orchard about an eighth
of a mile.
The witness was examined very closely as
to whether any of the men working around the
Independence depot were union or nonunion
miners. Easterly said that so far as he knew
they were all nonunion men. "One OF the men
killed by the explosion he said, had been
a member of the union
when you left your house the day after the
Independence depot explosion did you leave an
Internal machine under the hoorT'
mo, SIR
"a shotgun
'No, sir; / left two rifles"
Lets see-you kept In your house two
rifles. a shotgun, a six shooter and an internal
machinef
sir
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ECONMENDEp BY HIGHEST OFFICIALS

County Assessor OF San
Joaquin Co.. Stockton.
al. May 26, 1907. To
whom il may concern: I
have been in poor health
for the last five years.
and nave been treated by
seven different doctors,
but received no benefit
from any OF them As a
last resort I went to Or.
Chow Juyan and after
treating with him three
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NO BOMB IN HOUSE

what did you keep?'
81 kept a shotgun, two rines and six
shooter
internal machine is rather indefinite" sug-
gested Attorney Darrow of the defense.
'.Not to an expert reJoined Senator Borah-
'Then you know all about 1t, but don't,
well, II / don't we have a witness who
does," said the senator
II guess that's so.'' commented Darrow.
On redirect examination the threats made by
Orchard in 1908 were taken up, and Darrow
asked when the fact that Orchard had made
these threats came back to his memory.
Easterly said that he remembered them I'm
mediately after Orchard was arrested.
..And you at once went to the attorney for
the federation aud reported it to himT'
Eyes, SIR
Easterly said the crime was attributed to the
western federation of miners by some of the
papers long before Orchard confessed.
Easterly left the stand and Joseph Scholz was
called Scholz said that he was in Cripple Greek
In 1908 and 1904. Orchard said that man
named Scholz had gone down into the vindicator
mine with him to set of carload Of powder.
he was confronted by the man who took the
stand today, but said that be was not the man.
Scholz said today that there was no other
Scbolz in Cripple Greek until late in 1904. when
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Everybody is going to Del Monte for
the week OF sports, July 8, $500 round
k,-fy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
GOES TO COMMITTEE.
Petersburg Council Will Almost
Certainly Make Appropriation.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
PETERSBURG, VA, March 25.-Re-
ference to Finance Committee for re-
port at the next regular meeting April
I'd, wa sthe City Councils decision at
q special meeting tonight to recon
slider the proposed $4,000 appropria-
ton to advertise Petersburg at the
Jamestown Exposition. The Council
was plainly in favor Of giving the
money, and a motion to that effect had
been made; but the argument by sew
cral prominent members that the mat
ter take the regular course, according
to tho rules, prevailed. Tho matter
was presented to the Council by Presi-
dent Wright, of the Chamber Of Com
merce, and by Bartlett Roper, chair
man OF q committee OF about one hun
dred citizens appointed at q mass
meeting last Thursday to ask for tho
appropriation. public subscription
list. aggregatlng $4,000, was also pre-
sented. q The Council chamber was
crowded with citizens Of all classes.
and great applause followed stirring
speeches in favor OF the appropriation
by Augustus Wright. Bartlett Roper.
Simon Seward, Charles Hall Davis. l..
B, Sydnor and others. Mr.. Schubert,
of the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company's Industrial department. made
a strong presentation of the facts OF
such an expenditure. ri
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
by WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 25.--
Senator Daniel is in Washington to-
day. lie visited several or the depart
ments In tho interest OF constituents
and attended to some matters else
where affecting Virginia and Virgin
1nns 1t Is a matter OF universal COM
ment that Senator Daniel Is looking
better these days than at any time In
several years. Time has not only stood
still for him. but the dials shadow has
turned back.
Il want to get home" said the Sen
ator, "and am going tomorrow. /
would rather be in Virginia than any
where else In the world, and never
feel better than when ] get back and
minglc with old friends. want to
go down to the jamestown Exposition.
and shall attend the opening in April,
and hope to spend several days there.
! hear on all sides that the promise is
for great show, worthy of the event
to be celebrated, worthy of Virginia
and Of the country"
Senator Daniels name IL being consid-
cred by several Of his colleagues, at least.
of the Senate, made vacant by the re-
tirement from. the Nenatc Of Senator
blackburn. of Kentucky. Friends of the
Virginia Senator have not yet taken ac-
tive steps to secure the nomination for
him. but they ar. not likely to remain
idle during the vacation OF Congress-.
The only other name mentioned gem
orally in connection with the position lis
that OF Senator Cuibcrson. Of Tcxas Sem
ator Bailey, but for. his unfortunate trou-
bic nj home. involving long investi-
cation OF his political and personal record
by the Texas Legislature would prob
apiY De chosen to the leadership. but he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
Mrs. Butler Buys Hotel.
{ SnecIal to Tha m ltnes- DIanatch. 81

fj SELL 6peclal 10 me lltneh-uI6pAtcn.l s8atl
BOYDTON. VA, March 2b,-The Ho-
tel Southern. which has been under the
management OF w T. Dodson for the
past three years. changed hands to-day.
Mrs. Walter Butler took charge Of the
hotel to-day MS proprietress, Mr.. Dod-
son has rented Hotel Grace. In Clark :
Vile. and Will go on from here to that
hotel.
Judge w, u. Homes is again very In
dignant as some one for tho second
planted on his promises. He declares
he Will prosecute ngRin II he can nd
out who committed this trespass.
IS The Boydton Masonic Lodge will
have Its Institution OF oNlcers here
Tomorrow, and will have Congressman
Francis Rlyns I.assiter to make An ora
ton, Tho sarvices Will BIO conducted In
the Town Hall, and a large crowd Is
expected. The archer wi II have a hand
some banquet at night ut the Exchange
Hotel Already the turkeys. Oysters
and other edibles have arrived, And q
good time Ia assured. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
SENATOR DANIEL NAY BE
MINORITY LEADER IN SENATE
Political Gossip Regarding Virginia and North Caro-
lina-Gov. Swanson Has His Eye on the Toga.
Glenn Would Like to Succeed Overman

expressed regret that near kinsman
of the Senator's should be the candi-
date IN this fight for the State SEN
ate since the defeat Of no latter would
pc regarded Ms a yictary OF an oppo-
n ,e o. senator Daniels, and at the
Speaking Of the senatorship remind.
anal ls OFTEN predicted by VirEininna
seen III Washington that Goyernor
Swanson has senatorial ambitiona III =
rs not known that the Governor has
ever tntimated that he would like "a
wear the toga, but various bits OF cir
cunstantial evidence are pieced to-
Sethertby spectators, and presented az
evidence that he has his eye on a seat
In the Senate. His ambitions may be
realized some day. But supersttlons
man who is Governor Of Virginia. would
hardly dare hope to achieve any high
honors after the expiration OF his term.
Virginia was scarcely broken in a hun
drads years tho rule which she has Of
retiring her governors for good when
their terms in the Capitol expire.
Senator Martin, who Is In Cairo with
Mrs Martin, writes that the health Of
necessary, is improving. The Senator
keeps In close touch with his Office in
this city. receiving every day or two
information regarding public matters
and affairs down in Virginia. He
writes to his brother, Leslie H. Mar
tin, Esq. who Is In charge Of his office,
and has been his secretary for years
ably return home late in April or early
In May
Senator Overman. Of North Carolina,
has gone home. He has q fight on his
hands. 1t is said that Governor Glenn
VIII oppose him for the Senate. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Is under somewha OF a cloud in the SEN,
ate now, and it is doubtful whether he
reeains his former prestige.
Senator Daniels term expires on the
Sd OF March. 1911. It is not likely he
Will have opposition for recollection.
Some Of his friends have expressed the
opinion that there would be Demo
cratic candidate in the field against
him. In circles Which are best inform
ed as to the state of public sentiment
in Virginia, however. 1t is believed his
election Will be unanimous. SO far as
the Democrats OF the Legislature are
concerned
State Senator Thomas, Of Lynchburg,
who is a candidate for reelection, has
declared he is opposed to the re-elec-
tion OF Senator Daniel. Mr.. Thomass
opponent for the State Senate is Mr..
Don F. Halsey. of Lynchburg, who is
a nephew of Senator Daniel, and has
served in the State Senate. The OUT
come of tho contest is awaited with in
terest, involving as it does to a greater
or less degree, the United States Sena-
torship. Mr. Thomas has declared for
the election of Mr.. BraXton to the SEN
ate to succeed Senator Daniel. Some
Of the friends OF Senator Daniel have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
WHAT CHILDREss SAYS.
Declares That Nine ear- Old Boy
Insisted on Going With Him.

Especial To rho Times Dispatcb,l
x DANVlLt.1. VA. March 25.--Jatnes chill
dress. the young white man. who was ar
rested Saturday on the charge OF having
skidnapped and held a. prisoner sdncc last
son OF r. II. Jarrctt. OF this city, wns seen
nj Jail to-day and made tho lrst statement
IN his behalf, which puts a new version on
the alleged kidnapping Chidress declares
that tho boy took up with him OF his Swn
Xolition while on the way to school, and
that he was at liberty to return home wlisn
no wanted. ss8a9s ~ *
AZ Childress declnrcH further that young Jar-
gett, after remaining with him. said that he
Vas afraid to go home. because he thoug ht
his father was going to whip him, The
boy declares that EChildress kept him locked
UP at night In an clubhouse Mt his home
near tho city. and pointed pistol nj him.
threatening TO XIII him Il he ATTEMPTED -
escape. Childress does not deny that Jar
rott was In his company during his mysteri-
Gus absence. and says that he pointed n
pistol Mt him while Joking, and that the
weapon was not londed. The alleged kid
napper Is about twenty years OF age
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

names of several other people who
want to come to the Senate and may
try for Mr.. Overman's seat are also
mention. Mr.. Ovnrmans term expires
March B. 1909. lie has made an excel
lent Senator. one Of the most efficient
from the South, or any other section.
In fact. few men who have served
such q short time. in the Senate, COM on
paratlvely. no took his seat In 1908.
have achieved a better position. 1t
is a remarkable fact that while Mr..
Overman has opposed many of the pet
schemes OF President Roosevelt, he Is
favorite at the White House. the
President frequently sending for him
for advice on matters affecting the
There will be sincere regret In WASH
ington. especially among Southern
Democrats here, If Senator Overman
does not succeed himself. It Is said
that Senator Simmons. Senator Over
mans colleague and former chairman
of the Democratic State Committee OF
North Carolina Is not helping Senator
sOyerman to get back to the Senate.
North Carolinians here are almost
unanimous in predicting the nominal
Ftion OF Representative ". w. Kitchen
OF the Fifth District, to the govern
ship His candidacy has been a fact
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
WORKED ON, SUNDAY
Norfolk and Western Has to Pay
Fines Amounting to $1,1oo.

Special to The Times Dspatch.l
x APPROXIMATION, VA, March 35.--The In
tlctments. which were returned by the grand
jury OF tho Circuit Court some time ago
against the Norfolk nuld Western Railway
Company for violating the law pro1bitinR
running OF trains on Sunday, and certified
BY the Circuit Court to Justice John T. Lee
and were all disposed Of.
D A number OF the cases were discharged
ut tho cost OF the Commonwealth. and
Judgment was entered in twenty-five OF
them against tho railway company, with a
fine OF $50 and cost in each OF the twenty
two cases. This made tho fines agnlnst the
company aggregate 81 100, anu after paying
the cost, which was assessed against the
Commonwealth in the cases that were is
missed, leaves $1,000 clear in fines.
This Ia the largest amount OF fines that a
Justice has imposed in this county for q
long time. and ) IL probably the largest
amount ever paid BY the Norfolk and West
ern Railway at one time for violating the
Sunday law. Thia disposes of all the cases
that were pending in this county against
the COMPANY. e3i &iB3, t5 ,
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GIVE PRETTY DANCE.
Mr.. Budd Netherland Was Guest
of Honor. 4
[SpecIal TO The Tlmes-Dispatch

lspec al to The Times Dispatch.1
BALLsv1LLE. VA, March 25.-a1r. and
NEW G. .Netherland entertained at a
dance given last Friday in honor OF their
brother. Mr.. Budd Netherland. Eof Peters,
burg. Mrs. Netherlands sister. Miss Jessie
Mae Garrett, assisted In receiving. and was
gowned in white organdy OF hand enbrold-
cry, and wore pink ribbons. The dlning-
room and parlor were decorated with. ton-
quils. Mr. Budd Netherland and Miss 5Jcs-
Sic Mae Garrett led the dance. Others
present were Miss Agnes Garrett. Msscs
sallie and Web Wilson. Miss Sale Duke.
Miss Madge Bagby and Miss Mary Jewett !:
Messrs. Hugh French, Allan Jeter John
Garrett. Leon Netherland, Thomas Goodman
and walthall Coleman
Mr.. Hugh French. Of Cumberland: was
the guest OF Mr.. W. G. Netherland last
MI ". T. Banks, OF Fnrmvllle. was the
guest OF Mr.. Wilson last Sunday.
Nj. Thomas ellis. who fell twenty feet
from building, Is now, at the Memorial
HOSPITAL. He has had his arm eJnputated.
and his recovery is very hopeful.
Every sign Of spring Is here: and and tn. the
with renewed energy.