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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
DISCOVERIES SUMMARIZED
Substance or tho Information OBJ
tanned Statement OF the Trust.

From the gentlemen name Judge
Landis obtained further specific lnfor
nation. and all OF II may be sum
married. as follows:
The convicted Standard OF Ind lana
In owned by the New Jersey co. pora-
tion. The capital OF the latter IL $780,
100000. Its dividends are 20 per cent
annually. During the period covered
by the indictment the New Jersey cor.
poration earned Sl70OO0.OOO The
Standard OIL company owns the Union
Tank line. The Union Tank linz
charges the railroads a rate Of three
fourtha OF cent per mile for use %
cars This rate does not pay expenses
yet the service liz maintained. The
Standard pays the railroads for haul.
ing its oil. and the railroads pay back
three quarters OF cent mile for the
use OF the cars.
Rockefeller aud Archbold gave out
the following statement through their
attorney, John s. Miller
"Slnce the enactment OF the inter.
state commerce law, In 1897. tho
Standard on company has most care.
fully observed It's provisions and In
no case has willfully violated the law.
II welcomed the passage or the law
and the principle OF equity which was
embodied In ~
"'rhe old system OF special rates
and rebates was obnoxious and was
never source Of profit 10 the com.
pany The net rate paid for FIRE KIT
was always used rs a basis for the
selling price Ia the markets. and q
consumer uniformly had the benefit OF
10. Moreover. every shipper could Sc
cure such special rates. and II was no
uncommon experience for the Stand.
ard oil company 20 discover that lts
competitors had lower rates than n
was shipping under.
"The assertion. so often made by
careless and sensational writer's and
critics, that rebates were the basis
or standard ON prosperity, r. ALSO.
luteiy untrue. Its prosperity has come
through It's correct apprehension OF
the possible magnitude and impor-
lance OF the petroleum business;
through lts having provided better
and more economical methods for do
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
TELLS OF TWO ARRESTS
Court wont let Him Tell About His
Alleged KIDNAPPING.

Court wont let Him Tell About His
Alleged kidnapping.
Meyer remained on the stand under
direct examination from shortly after
10 In the morning until few minutes
before 4 I'm the afternoon, and most
OF the time was taken up with a
recital OF the witness connection with
the Federation OF Miners He told a
detailed story OF arrest al Ouray and
his transfer 10 Telluride, where the
military refused TO recognize the
processes or the courts set In motion
10 effect his release. He was arrest
ell on the pretext that he had desc
Grated n flag by the issuance OF n
Federation handful denouneing the
methods OF the state officials, mine
owners and militia. on which an EN-
blem OF the United States flag was
reproduced. A copy OF this handful
was introduced and then the witness
told OF the various efforts 10 secure
his release aud OF his subsequent ar
rest on the charge that he was impli.
Gated IN the Vindicator outrage.
The defense wanted 10 prove all
the circumstances under which Meyer
and his associates were secretly ar.
rested in Denver, denied communica.
ton with counsel and taken 10 Idaho
by special train, but the state opposed
II. The court ruled thar the cIrcum-
stances Of the transaction were not
properly part OF the defense
The defense also attempted 10 show
the political situation IN Colorado In
l9o4-h. how the excitement was great,
and how Peabody and other state ofii
GERS were denounced by many beside
members OF the Federation. the de-
nunciations proceeding 20 the extent
OF implied threats OF lynchlng but tho
court ruled II out. The direct exam
inntlon OF Meyer was completed az
the adjournment OF court for the day
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
ADvESrrsrs HAVING rRousLn
Some or the Faithful Refuse 90 Bs-
iieve In the Divinity OF mo
Their" White.

Battle Greek. Mich. July ii.--once
more the Seventh Day Adventist
church IL said to be ION the verge OF
disruption" because those In coniol
are determined that the divinity" OF
Mother Ellen q. White shall be ac-
knowledged by every member. Al tho
quarterly meeting G. n. Childs. who
has been prominent In the denomina-
ton for years, and a dozen others.
were expelled from the membership
by Elder Campbell, who Representa-
Mrs. white.
IL Is said that there are about 100
others who are slated for similar
treatment II the courts rule that these
explosions stand. Chllds has consult
cd an attorney and will carry the
matter 10 the supreme court. He says
that when the order OF expulsion was
read he was the only one or the thir-
teen present, and he rose and demand
ed that specific charges be made. El-
der Campbell ignored Childs and he
left the edifice.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Rocked the Boati Three DROWNED.

New York, July 10-Three members
OF the crew OF the steam yacht va
coma, belonging TO Henry Clay Pierce.
OF 81 Louis, were drowned In the
Hudson river early in the day when
a small yawl, carrying ak OF the va.
cona's crew and a dock man, was cap
sized by sailor who rocked the boat.
-Four OF the party were picked up by
passing tug. No traces have been
discovered OF the three missing men,
They are: Rudolph Johnson, Fred.
erickson Won Borsen, Herman Won
Rorsen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Arranging for Two-Cent Fares.

Chicago. July l0.-The western rail
roads have notified the interstate com
merce commission that on July - they
will make general reduction in pas.
scnger rates for interstate trips In IL
llnois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri.
making cents per mile the basis for
all rates In and between those states.
On July 20 rates will he reduced for
interstate trips between Wisconsin
and Illinois, Iowa and Missouri points
n basis OF 2h cents per mile and
. cents In the other states.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Concord. \ H.. July s.--Dr. George
4. Jelly, OF BOSTON, a specialist in men.
tai diseases. and Dr. q. A. Blumer, on
Providence Il. L. have been appointed
co masters with Judge Edgar Aldrich.
OF Littleton, ~ H., 10 determine the
competency Of Mrs. Mary Baker g.
Eddy, the founder and head OF the
Christian Science faith, 10 transact
business and care for her own inter
eats
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
SIX OUT OF SEVEN DROWN
sioop Capsizes, Being Hit by sud
den Squail-Oniy One OF the
Party Could Swim.

Bangor, Me. July 10. six young
men OF party OF seven were drowned
In penobscot bay by the capslzlnR OF
the sloop Ruth Il. Cumnock, Of
Brooksyille. The victims are Harry
Dugan. aged rs, sophomore In Row.
dom college Amos Robinson, aged II
and Raymond Smith ana Frederick
Rlngwall, aged 10 all OF Bangor
william Vague. aged y, OF South
Brooksville: Royal Palmer. aged 10
OF Bangor.
The six Bangor youths recently
went 10 the Herscy retreat at Sandy
Point 10 spend the summer. They
were invited by William ID. Vague.
OF South Brooksyille, 10 take sail In
his boat 20 Islesboro. The sloop bal
reached the point OF Castine when she
was struck by n sudden squall and
capsized. Laurent -. Hall. of Ranger,
swan threc-quarters OF mn hour and
wss rescued by tug. The Others
sank within a few minutes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
ORCHARDS STATEMENTS DENIED
How the states Star Witness Came TO
Act as BodyRuard.

Meyer said he left Chicago that aft
crnoon, but that Haywood took the
matter up and opened communication
with the union At Silver City and
made arrangements to engage Attor
ney John Nugent 10 look after the
interest OF the Federation and defend
Orchard. II necessary. The defense
produced copies OF this correspon'
ence and all OF II was read Into the
record Continuing, Meyer said that
Attorney Miller came to Denver about
tho first Of the following month. hiring
Ing with him the record OF Orchards
preliminary hearing. Miller went to
Denver nj the suggestion OF sImpkns
NO the witness testified, and brought
n request from Simpklns that the Fed
GRAFTON furnish the large amount Of
money Chat would be needed TO dc.
fend Orchard.
Mover said that be and Haywood
.rpnferred with Attorneys Murphy an1
Miller and subsequently gave Miller
81. 800. Meyer denied that be had
ever discussed any kind Of criminni
oct with Orchard or any one else, or
that he had ever given him cent
except for expenses on the trip or.
chard made 10 ourny as body
guard for him. lie said that he hid
no personal feeling OF hostility for
Steunenberg. and that there were no
circumstances that would make him
desire the life % John Neville, whom
Orchard testified Meyer wanted killed.
Meyer said that Neville came 10 him
after his arrest for alleged completely
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Head Of the w. r. M. Goes on
- the Stand and Denies
Everything.
Explains the Federation Action In
Employing Lawyer 90 Defend
Orchard In the steunen.
BERG Case. 3

Boise, Ida, July l1.-Charles III.
Meyer went 10 the stand yesterday. a
witness for his ellow-defendant. VIII
liam ID. Haywood, and beside making
positive denial OF all the crimes at.
tributed 10 him and the other FEEDER
alton leaders by Harry Orchard Of
fered an explanation OF the unsolicit
ed appearance OF the Western FEEDER
ntion OF Miners as the defender OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Hochi TO Withdraw Interview.

Toxic, July 1.-THE Hochi will
withdraw the interview with Admiral
saKamoto The latter was quoted a.
saying that American naval officers
were brilliant social figures but de
ncient in professional training and
practice and that the crews OF Amer
lean ships would retreat rather than
fight japan. simultaneously with the
withdrawal OF this interview The
Hochi published an anonymous inter
view with japanese naval expert.
highly eulogistic OF the efficiency OF
the present American navy and the
high standard OF its gunnery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
CHAM orborn nome Again.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. July IL
Bronzed by contact with tropical sun
Chase 4. Osborne has returned from
his trip through South America. where
he went 70 study conditions OF various
countries lie crossed the Andes four
times visited every prominent place
and says he has recovered his health.
He may write book dealing with tina
problems OF South America.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
"Frcc Love" Advocates IN jail.

Chicago, July l1.-Iouls Carroll, a
carpenter, anu Mary Johnson, botl.
rree love" advocates OF Zion City,
were held 10 the Lake county grand
Jury under $500 bonds by Justice
Stanley OF Zion city. ,arrol has
wife. Both were taken 10 the Wan
kegan jail. Captain A. A. Walker OF
Zion City says there are about thirty
couples OF free love" advocates in
Zion city, and he will arrest every
one as soon NJ he can collect evil
dence
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Standlsh, Mich. July 0,-Two chr.
loads OF logs ON the NJ. G.. railroad
caught fire from n hot box north ~
here, near Sterling, and having no
water, the engineer put on steam and
ran In here NJ about nifty miles au
hour, whistllng for the FIRE depart
ment. The boys responded promptly
and soon had the fire under control,
although cars and logs were badly
damaged
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Pith OF the Crop Report.

Washington, July 1.-THE depart.
ment OF agriculture reports the con.
dltion % crops on July I as follows.
Corn acreage, gs.O90OoO. condition
500. Winter wheat condition, 7S.3.
spring wheat. s72; all wheat. SIG
Amount IN farmers hands. 54.sa3.Oo0
equivalent 60 10 per cent OF the crop
or last year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

ing the business than have it, COM
petitors. and through better service
10 the public In price aud quality than
others have given.
1T has made the petroleum industry
great: has held II for this country as
against foreign competitors. AMI. we
assert. has been blessing and not
bane 10 the country. Its downfall
through any cause would be ma
tional disaster"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
A. q. n. a..

Detroit, Mich. July TO- After n
long and stubborn battlc against
heavy odds 20 place the order 10 Mich.
igan on n stable footing. the grand
lodge OF Michigan. Ancient Order or
United Workmen. has voted 10 sur.
render It's charter. In spite OF n mum
Der OF increases In the insurance rates
the death claims have accumulated
faster than the receipts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

seattle. Wash. July lin the pres
ence or 10000 Delegates Dr. Francis
y. Clark president OF the United So
clety OF Christian Endeavor, called the
twenty third international convention
10 order. chorus OF one thousand
voices sweIled the welcoming ode.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
PASSED SAFELY THROUGH WAR
Furlougb Was Made Eternal
Another Drowned. Too.

Burr City, Mich, July s.-wm. Jack
away, aged IS, a soldier home from
the Philippines on furlough, and
Chas. Bunnell. aged 40. bartender,
were drowned In Lepley lake, four
miles north OF this place. while FISH
ing Len West, the third man in the
boat. escaped by swimming ashore.
He says that Jackaway rocked the
boat and finally upset II. Jackaway
was unmarried, but Bupnell leaves n
widow and seven children. Bunnells
body was discovered floating in IN
upright position.
West says he protested against
Jackaway's carelessness. but 60 no
avail After the boat upset West
pulled Bunnell aboard the boat, but he
was too weak 20 hold him there West
hung on until he had regained his
strength and then swan ashore and
tolephoned for assistance 10 find the
bodies An inquest has been ordered
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Bellevue Mich. July "a mud
drum exploded nj the Burt cement
plant and scnlded Charles Morey. IRE
man. This IL the third time the drum
has exploded, and IL Is the second
time that Mofey has been injured. A
few weeks ago ladder on which he
was climbing broke and the fall frac-
turpd both OF his ankles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
UrIy Fight IN the Streets.

st Claire, Mich, July s.--Fiye Ital.
lans from the shlpyard OF the Great
Lakes Engineering works were ar.
rested after nm ugly light IN the streets
between the italians on one side and
number Of citizens and police on
the other A number OF shots was
fred and boys hand was grazed by
a bullet II is alleged that the Itnl.
ians started the trouble by shooting
AT citizen who they thought was
one OF the shIpyord strikers who had
quit because the Italians were re-
tained M work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
No priviIeqes. No Idcense Zee.

Albion, Mich. July Sd C. Smith.
the new proprietor OF the Commercial
hotel was arrested for violation OF the
saloon ordinance IN selling liquor ON
Sunday. In retaliation. q. J.. Eslow.
the former proprietor. brings suit
against the city 10 recover the $500
license fee paid under city ordinance
that has since been repealed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Woman Charged with Arson.

Jackson. Mich, July IL. Mrs w
T.. Mann has been arrested here by
the sheriff OF Midland county on
charge OF arson. IL IL alleged that
she fired her house In the outskirts
OF Midland on July 4 for the insur-
ance. The family was away, save
one man. who gave the alarm. on
GERS caught Mrs. Mann, but she gave
them the slip and came 10 Jackson
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Coolcr 10 nrad Eduoatora.

Los Angeles. July IL. The Natlona.
Educational association concluded rle
Important executive work OF its scs
slons by electing Edwin @. Co.Hy,
superintendent Of the Chicago city
schools. president OF the association.
together with other officers, and adopt
ed by nearly unanimous vote the
new charter aud bylaws provided by
act OF congress-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Ends in the Production of a Mole
Hill in John D. Rocke-
feIler's Case.
1T WOULD TAKE A BIG BOOK
To Hold What the Oil King Doesn't
Know About the Trust
Not Certain or Anything. Only Pre-
sumed' or ''rhought"-Other
Trust Magnates Better
Informed.

Chicago. July s.--Judge Lands an
nounced he would give his decision re
garding the punishment OF the stand
ard Oil company on Saturday, Aug.
3. This decision will cover the assess'
ment OF fines for 1,462 violations OF
the interstate commerce act, aggrs-
eating in their maximum s2a,24o,-
600
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
burglar Alarm HIs UutIoIng.

Monroe, Mich. July =. Jack Nor
ria, supposed 20 hail from Detroit was
bound over 10 the circuit court for
trial on the charge of breaking into
the store OF observation-disclosures
John Strong. % lockwood The bur.
glars set OF an alarm and Strong and
bis son captured Morris.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Railways Can Discriminate Herr.

lansing, Mich, July o.-Attorncy
General Bird has answered an inquiry
81 the railroad commissioner by hold
ing that a railroad Is not compelled
10 allow transfer ana hack mon on
It's trains. railroad company can
refuse 20 allow any or all of them on
ia trains
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
His Mothers Heart breaking.

Cannon's mother Is breaking down
from the strain and anxiety, and she
Fears that he has ended his life. The
family recalls that about May % they
read OF the suicide Of young man In
Detroit who Jumped OF the dock, but
do not recall whether the body was
identified. In some way the deecrip-
ton OF this man answers that OF Can
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Mad Dog nc Ionia.

lonla. Mich. July s.-Albert q. Red
ford was bitten by Carl Brandncr's
dog ana he ordered II killed. Dr. Culp
sent the spine 60 the Pasteur institute
In Ann Arbor. whore n was found
that there were symptoms OF rabies.
though not developed. BEDFORD then
hustled "a Ann Arbor for treatment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Lansing, Mich, July i1.-Judge Ed
ward Cshill. answering the request OF
ffty leading men OF the city 20 be
come a candidate for the constitutional
convention, announces that he will try
for the Republican nomination for del
egnte with the understanding that he
II an independent and will serve no
partisan interest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
YOUNG man MISSING.
Disappeared Weeks Ago and His
Mother Is crieving Her
Life Away.
SHE FEARS He HAS sUIcIDED
Influenced by ,he Lora Bryan s.sos-
pade Philippine vete an
Rocks the Boat"

Ypsilantl. Mich. July s.--John Can
non. young man who disappeared
April 20 and has never communicates
with his parents. was greatly inter
Bryant, the Normal coed, and read
with avidity everything that was
published about the case. He believed
that she committed suicide.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Mrs. CutIer's pody Pound.

Big Rapids. Mich. July s-The
body OF Mrs. George Cutler. Of Tonia.
who was drowned ia Chippewa lake
In company with Charles Chambers.
has been found on the shore.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
BIueberries 60 Break the RECORD.

Negaunee Mich. July e,-The blue.
berry harvest In upper Michigan this
season promises to be- a record break.
er. Cold weather kept the crop back,
md bloshoms did not appear until
about June !. since which time no
frost has fallen. Last season the bios.
SONS OH bushes that grew In open
spaces were destroyed by late frosts.
md only those plants that flourish In
heavy timber lands bore fruit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Dc Is Am sewod Up.

Bellevue, Mich, July 0.-While rc-
turning TO his home In ParteIla from
Bellevue. VIII Williams, nged 30. was
struck by n train ON Hairs crossing.
two miles east OF town. His horse
was killed, his buggy demolished and
Williams was fatally injured, the at
tending surgeon taking seventy
stitches 10 close his wounds. The
livery stable proprietor says that WI
liams and companion were intoxi-
Gated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Had Money when He Left.

When Cannon left home he had
considerable money, and II Il learned
that for three weeks he was hanging
about the saloon kept by Frank Boat
man, former Ypsilantian. near the
Michigan Central station; then he sud
denly disappeared. This was about
the time OF the suicide spoken OF, and
II Is figured that Cannon's money
would probably have lasted about tina,
long.
ola Enough 20 Know Better.
Cannon was 83 years OF age. Ave
feet eight inches tall and weighed 1eC
pounds. He was troubled with ten
porsry mental lapses at times, but
he was his mothers idol.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13

Harry Orchard Immediately after his
arrest az Caldwell for the murder OF
Steunenberg. Meyer swore that II was
Jack Simpkns who engaged Attorney
Fred Miller AZ Spokane 10 90 TO Cald.
well 10 represent Orchard, then known
as Thomas Hogan, and that IL was az
the request or Slmpkins that the wit.
ness and Haywood subsequently adj
vanced $500 from the funds OF the
federation TO meet the expense Of de.
tending Orchard. He said. however,
that II was the custom OF the Fedora
ton 20 defend It's members when they
were accused. lie said also that he
never saw Orchard until January, 1904.
Cipher Telegram In Evidence.
AZ various stages OF the recital the
defense offered In evidence number
OF documents. Including a heretofore
undisclosed cipher teleg am which
SlmpkIns sent 90 Federation head
quarters and the union AT silver City.
Idaho, covering the moves 60 prote I
the federation. which was charged
with the crime within few days
after IL occurred
Message Was Suspicious.
Meyer began by saying that he got
his first knowledge OF the crime from
the Denver newspapers, and that on
the evening OF Jan. 4, Eve days after
the crime, telegram IN the Fedora
TONS cipher--a code In which certain
numerals represented the alphabet
and published In the ritual 81 the or
ganIza ton was used 20 transmit the
password TO local unions-came 10
Haywood from Spokane. IL was long
and the translation was difficult and
uncertain, hut he and Haywood fg
ured the next day that II was signed
by Simpkins and read: Cannot get
n lawyer TO defend Hogan. Answer
Meyer testified that he was suspicious
about the message. the newspape =
having already charged the crime mp
10 the Federation and that he decided
10 consult John Murphy, general coun-
sci for the Federation, before he took
any steps.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-07-13
Decislon Anccting the Negro,

Washington. Iufy On decision
rendered In the case ~ Georgia Ed
wards against the Nashville. Chatta.
nooga and 81 Louis railroad. the IA.
terstate commerce cOufmlssiOn held
that when railroad provided certain
accommodations for y iirst-c'ass pas
aenger OF the white race, II was re-
qulred by law that similar accomcda
tions be provided for negroes, who
have purchased nrrtclass tickets.