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this could not be verified. but another of
the witnesses who came in yesterday was
the proprietor of the hotel which was de-
stroyed, and who. 1t is expected, has with
Sim tne old register showing that Adams
oid register at the hotel on the day he
named In his alleged confession,
II has been stated that Adams would be
called as witness by the defense, but now
the state.
The Story About Orchard.
The interview given by Orchard yester-
day to the representative of the Associated
Press has exploded the charge so insist
emily made that Orchard was kept incom-
municado. and that he was insane or that
the confession. had been forced from him
under duress or extracted by promises
During the course of the evening the
doors of the penitentiary were thrown open
to the representatives of the daily news
papers. the purpose being to show to the
country that the charges were false In
orchard added little to his statement made
earlier In the day One interesting admis-
sion made by him was that he had been a
part owner of the Hercules mine.
In Answer to Question.
This was already known but his state
ment was In answer to a question put to
MIN for the purpose of discovering If the
fact that he owned a share in the mine,
which afterward realized millions for its
owners among whom is a former presi-
dent OF the Western Federation of Miners
nad created resentment and induced him
10 murder former Gov. Steunenberg in the
nope that by committing the murder he
would be paying off a grudge. or that he
imagined he would thus revenge himself
on that organization. Orchards answers
TO the question did not appear to support
the theory, as he stated that he had sold
ms share when the mine was merely a
prospect and he had no idea it would pan
out. P
There is much speculation here as to the
probable extent to which Orchards testi-
monV VIII be admissible in the case against
HAYWOOD. 1t is evident. however, that the
prosecution expects the alleged confession
VIII have wide scope. TINS is Supported
by the large number of witnesses called
from this and neighboring states.
The Trial Begins.
The trial Of Haywood was commenced at
~ o'clock this morning. Judge Wood, be-
fore the Jury was brought in, drew atten,
ton to the interviews with Harry Orchard
published in the morning newspapers.
which. he said. undoubtedly were calculated
70 influence the Witnesses and the Jury.
While the matter was under discussion the
witnesses and the jury were retired.
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DENOUNCE PRESIDENT
Sensational Action of Ohio
Colored Republicans.
WILL NOT SUPPORT TAFT
Pledge Themselves for Foraker for
Whatever He Wants.
VIEW OF EX-sECRETARY RYAN
Lack of Harmony, He Says, Is Gener-
ally Charged to Chief Executives
Enmity to the Senator.
VIEW OF EX-sECRETARY RYAN
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May l7.-Forty three
prominent colored republicans, represent
ing the colored element of the party in the
state, met here yesterday afternoon and
adopted resolutions severely denouncng
President Roosevelt declaring that because
Secretary Taft is his personal candidate for
the presidency they could not support him,
and enthusiastically indorsing Senator
Foraker for any office for which he might
aspire. .............
The resolutions adopted read in part as
follows:
President Roosevelt has not been uni
formly just and square in his dealings with
the Afro-American and cannot be deemed
a loyal and true American since his speech
in the south wherein he said that he was
proud Of the fact that his two favorite
uncles had fought under the stars and bars
during the rebellion. II he was proud of
the fact that they fought to keep our for
bears in servile bondage and shot to death
the glorious emblem of our country, the
stars and stripes, he is not in position to
recommend to loyal Americans a candidate
on the republican ticket for President to
succeed himself
I'VE are for Senator Foraker for anything
he wants, whether 1t be President of the
united states, re-eieCCOn TO the senate OF
the United States or retirement to private
life. but. whatever his personal ambition
may be, we. believe in the inherent rights
Of every American citizen. Having the
most profound regard and veneration for
the late Alphonso Taft, father Of the Presi-
dents Secretary Of War. who was Attor-
ney General In the cabinet of Gen. Grant,
and who was true friend to our op-
pressed brethren in the south. de regret
that duty to our race and country compels
US to state that William H. Taft. distin-
guished as he is, capnot and will not OBJ
tain the support OF the Afro-American
voters for the high office Of President Of
the United States SO long as he stands admit
teddy the personal candidate OF Theodore
Among those Of prominence In attendance
at the meeting were: Rev. J. NJ. Gilber,
presiding elder A. M. e. Church, Cleveland,
Ohio. who was chairman Of the meeting;
H. c. Smith Of Cleveland. DR.. Woodland,
c. L. Maxwell Of xenia. Prof: w. p. Dab.
ney Of Cincinnati. Rev. w. Q. Harper Of
Dayton. Arthur Riggs, DR.. w. g. Wrenn,
Columbus; DR.. s. s. Jordan, Chillicothe;
Prof. N. b. Marshall, Rev. E. L. Gillian.
Columbus; Prof. T. Albert Of Wilberforce
College and Walter Thomas.
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sociates could not see that he had any
qualifications except bank account, and
]. v. Quarles was elected. Stephenson
elect La Toilette governor and senator,
and has been given his reward. The re-
publican caucus last night on its S5th bal
lot made him the candidate and the legis-
lature at noon today ratified the choice by
a formal election.
Only Two Years Term.
The election Is for two years only a.
Mr.. Stephenson has promised to retire at
the end Of Senator Spooner's unexpired
term. The result was accomplished by
Lieut.. Gov. Conner. who refused to sanction
the selection OF State Senator w. H. Hat
ten.
w. II. Hatten. the final contestant against
Mr.. Stephenson, viii be a candidate for the
long term in the primaries The announce
ment was made by w. H. Dick, business
partner of Mr.. Hatten. who has been prom
inently identified with the La Toilette
movement in this state.
The election OF Stephenson was the d.
rect result Of the efforts of Senator La
Toilette. who personally implored every
member of the legislature to vote for the
millionaire. In many respects this has
been a campaign of unusual interest,
though In the main devoid of sensational
incidents.
Several Candidates.
The announcement Of Senator John c.
Spooner's resignation was made on March
and was followed by the candidates. Of
Irvine L. Lenroot of Superior. w. H. Hat
ten Of New London, Isaac Stephenson Of
Marinette, Representative H. A. Cooper Of
Racine and John J. Esch OF Lacrosse. In
addition to these men there were many
other men voted for from time 10 time dur
ing the continuation OF the eleven weeks
contest. Lenroot was the first to withdraw
and he was followed by the withdrawal OF
Representative Cooper.
Through the candidacy of Stephenson
runs the power and influence of Senator La
Toilette who came here to arrange for his
election by massing all the strength that
could be directly controlled for Stephenson
upon Lenroot As soon as this was accom-
plished Lenroot was withdrawn, an agree
ment being made. 1t is claimed, to elect
Lenroot senator for the long term.
Cooper Disguised.
- The political chicanery and manipulation
Disguised Cooper. his supporters assert, SO
he withdrew.
Then came the opposition movement GEN.
tering upon Hatten, which through the
Continued on Second Page.)
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ness and ambition we were always willing
to trade on that basis. Nothing has more
disastrous effect on presidential candi-
date than dissension in his own state"
Mr. Ryan goes on to say that the belief
is spreading that the lack of harmony is
directly due to President Roosevelt's en-
nifty to Foraker, and that the realization
is weakening the position of the Taft peo-
pie He says there is no question that Sec
rotary Taft has the lead for the presidency,
but he depl0res the lack of harmony grow
ing out of the alleged '.rule-or-ruin'' policy
of the national administration. 49,
Mr. Burton Also Blamed.
Other advices from Ohio claim that Rep
resentative Burton is the cause of great
deal Of the friction existing in republican
politics. and some go far as to say that
if President Roosevelt and Representative
Burton would keep hands off the Taft and
Foraker factions would get together in a
jiffy. In point of fact, it is thought that
misunderstanding, Misrepresentation and
mutual distrust are responsible for much
of the trouble.
Some of the Ohio folk have been trying to
get Senator Foraker and Secretary Taft
together for talk over the situation, but
1t is rather difficult. Senator Foraker Is
said to feel that he is the senior in every
way, and that it is not becoming that he
should make advances. He was governor
of the state when Mr.. Taft was very new
in politics and appointed him to the bench
Secretary Taft, for his part is keeping
aloof from the details of the Ohio squabble,
leaving them to his managers, and in his
attitude of extreme dignity is hard to ap-
proach, so that the possibilities of a half
hours amicable talk between the princi-
pals seem to be remote. The impression
should not be given that either one Is
seeking 1t, but the anxiety exists among
the small fry who will have to do the hard
work In the contest. and. what Is more,
take the hard knocks.
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Growing Belief in Ohio.

Both the Ohio senators are In town, az
well as Secretary Taft. but for all that
the Ohio political situation IL quiet at this
end Of the line. Senator Dick has been
busted about domestic affairs growing out
of his sisters condition at the hospital,
and Senator Foraker has been absorbed
in the Brownsville investigation, SO they
have not had q conference yet.
The Ohio colony in Washington. however,
retains interest in the contest, and there
is a great deal Of correspondence back ana
forth on the situation in the state. One
of the letters received here today by an
Ohio resident politician was from Daniel j.
Ryan. former secretary Of state, and one
of Hanna's and McKinley's old troop cap
tains in past battles Mr.. Ryan, in this
letter. expresses his Amusement at the at
titude of the Taft managers and adds:
1.-The presidency for the Senate is good
bargain; in the days Of McKinleys great
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Victim Of Shooting Dead.

PlTTSBURG, May 17.-Chief of Police
Thomas L. Guess of Belle Vernon. Pa, who
was shot while making an arrest last night
died at the Mercy Hospital In this city to-
day. Former Chief of Police William L.
Cate. his alleged assailant, who, after the
shooting, narrowly escaped lynching at the
hands of Belle Vernon citizens, was spirited
away to Uniontown during the night and
lodged in the Fayette county jail.
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SCHM|Tz IS OUT
AND OTHERS. RULE
Inflated FRISCO
Reins of Government Voluntarily
Turned Over to a Committee
of Citizens by the Mayor.
OFFICE IN NAME ONLY
Heads of the Seven Most Important
Commercial Bodies Will Hold
the Reins of Govern
ment.
HIS CAPITULATI0N IS COMPLETE
Transfers in Writing His Whole Au-
thority After Fashion Which Is
Said to Be as Effective as the
Power of Attorney.
HIS CAPITULATION IS COMPLETE

From this time forward Eugene
Schmitz will be the mayor of San
Francisco in name only. He has re-
inquished the reins OF government
10 a committee OF seven, represent
ing the FIVE great commercial Or
CARNATIONS of the city. Beginning
with today the city is under the con-
troll of men whom the mayor selected
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BOISE. Idaho, May 17.-Counsel for de-
tense and prosecution in the trial of Will
liam d. Haywood, which this morning COM
mences It's sixth day, expressed doubt as to
the ability Of securing a jury for several
days. Yesterday morning it was hoped that
the seats now filed with talesmen quail
fed to the peremptory challenge point would
be occupied by qualified jurymen by the
end of todays session, but the fact that
eleven talesmen were exhausted In the eff
fort to fill the one seat vacated by a per-
emptory challenge showed there is an in
men to serve. To this may be added the
increasingly wide scope of the interroga-
tons put by the defense, In which, by the
way, the prosecution is not slow to fol-
low suis. Again, the judge himself has, up
to the present, not denied single chal-
lenge from either side. Notwithstanding
the fact that fifty-seven talesmen are yet
to be called from the special venire the fear
Is expressed that this venire may be ex-
hausted and another will have to be called.
With twelve men in the box and eighteen
peremptory challenges to come, It ia pos
sible that 1t will be necessary for the
sheriff once more to search the county for
available jurymen.
: Many Witnesses Arriving.
Additional witnesses are arriving on every
train. The activities Of those Interested on
both sides continue and even increase
Among the witnesses arriving yesterday
were four from Pocatello, small town
south Of Boise and near the Utah line.
Undoubtedly these witnesses are here In
connection with the discovery Of what 10
known as Greek fire, or "Pettibone DOPE"
buried In an old sawmill at Pocatello, and
In connection with the confession which
Steve Adams 10 said to have made Adams,
who IL now awaiting trial on the charge OF
having committed a murder Indirectly con-
GERS Of the Western Federation Of Miners,
10 said to have confessed that he went to
Pocatello to blow up q carload of nom
union miners. In his confession he Is al
legged to have located the place where he
buried the explosive, as the car failed to
come through the town. After the con-
fession was made Adams himself, with a
party Of ofiicials. including the governor of
Idaho, travelled to Pocatello and excayated
at the place where the explosive was said
to have been buried.
Children Unearthed Treasure.
1t was not found, but farmer, who is
one of the witnesses here. yesterday as
serted that bis children did unearth the
stuff, and that 1t exploded, seriously in
juring the children. In the confession Ad-
ans told of the hotel at Pocatello at which
"a f@ L,-k
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JURY UNABLE TO AGREE.
Defendants In Alleged Boiler Tube
Conspiracy Renewed Bonds-

f~A"SJ AsoA0w00 oOuOB.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 1.-THE jury in
the Shelby Steel Tube Company case, in
which J. Jay Dunn, superintendent, and
Charles L. Close. assistant superintendent
Of the Greenville, Pa. plant of the COM
pany were charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the government by the alleged in
stallation Of defective boiler tubes in war
ships, shortly after noon today announced
to Judge Nathaniel Ewing Of the United
States court that they could not agree and
were unable to reach a verdict. Judge Ew-
ing then discharged the jury.
The defendants renewed their bonds for
5000 each for their appearance at the Oc-
tober term of court.
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After Democratic National Convention

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 17-Mayor
Dempsey began efforts yesterday to bring
the next national democratic convention to
Cincinnati. Not since the nomination of
Gen. Hancock about tw-nty-eight years
ago has there been national democratic
convention in this city. All the democratic
leaders of the city express themselves very
enthusiastically for the movement. 1t Is
said that Tom L. johnson. mayor of Cleye-
land. also favors Cincinnati for the conven-
ton.
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.FORTY-FIvE men WERE SHOT
Much Indignation at Lodz Because Of
the Wholesale Shooting Down Of
officials and Workmen.


LODI, Russian Poland, May II.
-Forty-fve officials and worknen
OF Kuttner's spinning mills were
shot down this morning by patrol
oi Cossacks, because band of ter
rorists attacked mail wagon in the
neighborhood, killed a Cossack
guard, and wounded another Cos
sack and two post Office officials.
LODI, Russian Poland, May H.-While q
mail wagon was passing through Lonkawa
street the terrorists suddenly appeared
from a side street, opened fire on the Cos
sack escort. seized $1,000 from the wagon
and escaped moment later patrol of
Cossacks arrived on the scene and. infu-
rated by the fate Of their comrades, rush
ed into the Kuttner factory. which was near
the spot where the robbery occurred, and
began firing indiscriminately. killing fifteen
and wounding over thirty persons.
The greatest indignation prevails here, a.
II 10 claimed that the employees Of the fac
tory had nothing to do with the attack on
the mall wagon.
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to administer the city's affairs upon
the lines demanded by the public.
On the committee of seven is a rep
resentative from each of the follow
ing commercial bodies: Merchants
Exchange, Chamber of Commerce,
Board of Trade, Merchants Asso-
citation and Manufacturers and Pro-
,lucers' Association. This action is
said to be unprecedented in the his
tory of American cities.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 17-Mayor
Schmitz is no longer mayor. for a commit
tee of seven citizens, representatives of five
commercial organizations, has taken over
the government of the city
Beginning with today the city is under the
control of men whom the mayor selected to
administer the citys affairs upon the lines
demanded by the public. The capitu' alton is
complete. He has transferred in writing his
authority, tantamount to a power of attor-
ney. 10 the following citizens:
F. B. Anderson, F. W. Dohrmann. Percy
T. Morgan, F. w. Van Sicklen. Louis Rosen-
field. C. II. Bentley and Charles w. Slack
On the committee of seven IS a representa-
tive from each of the following commercial
bodies:
Merchants exchange, chamber Of COM
merce. board of trade. Merchants Associa-
ton OF Manufacturers and Producers
Association.
Reports are current that move has been
started to bring about a change In the
municipal administration by choosing In his
stead Frederick w. Dohrmann, a promi-
nent wholesale merchant. as mayor. The re-
port. however. lacks official confirmation.
Doubt About Ruef.
There is much doubt about Ruers fate,
some believing he will be sent to the peni-
Tertiary. others that his present course will
eventually give him his freedom. One thing
Is certain. his sentence by Judge Dunno,
which was to have been imposed within two
weeks, will be indefinitely postponed
DIR. Joseph Pohrm, a former police COM
missioner of this city, has, 1t Is said, fur
nished Detective William ]. Burns details
of Mayor Schmitz's alleged action in COM
pelling Pohrm to vote on the matter of the
French restaurant licenses in order that
Abraham Ruef could extort from the pro-
prietors OF these resorts fee OF thousands
OF dollars 10 insure the resorts protection.
Detective Burns relies upon this confession
OF DIR. Pohrm to secure the conviction of
Schmitz on the charges of extortion, of
which Schmitz has been jointly indicted
with Abraham Ruef
Mayor Schmitz was at his Office this
morning as usual, but declined to see any
one in relation to the confession made by
Abraham Ruef that he had given the mayor
10000 as his share Of the money alleged
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sroPPED THE VICE PRESIDENT.
Speeding Auto Containing MT. Fair
banks Stopped by Policeman.

PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-An automo-
bile in which the Vice President Of the
United States was riding from the Belle
vue-Stratford Hotel to the Pennsylvania
railroad station was held up today by a
policeman for speeding. Several members
Of committee of the American Cotton
Manufacturers Association, at whose ban
aliet last night Mr.. Fairbanks was the
honored guest, were in the automobile, and
explained to the policeman who the dis
tinguished occupant OF the machine was
and that he had little time to catch his
train.
The policeman promptly let the party
proceed. The Vice President left for In
dianapolis at LILO pm.
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LA FOLLETTE'S MAN
WINS IN WISCONSIN
Millionaire Isaac Stevenson
Will Come to Senate.
ELECTION FOR TWO YEARS
Interesting Political Story Back of His
Election.
CANDIDATE FOR LONG TERM
Several Strong Candidates, But They
All Had Finally to Stand Aside
for Stevenson.
CANDIDATE FOR LONG TERM

MADISON, Wis, May 1.-THE
nomination of Isaac Stephenson of
Marinette, in the republican caucus
last night, as United States senator
to succeed John c. Spooner, re-
signed, was today formally ratified
iii joint assembly. He received
eighty-seven votes. State Senator
George w. Bird got the compli-
mentary vote of the democrats, and
State Senator Jacob Rummel was
accorded a similar honor from the
social democrats. There were twen-
ry-fve absentees. Mr. Stephenson
received the vote of every republican
present.
Special Dispatch to Tie Star.
MADISON, Wis, May 1.-THE influence
Of Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette. the
apostle of reform and the leader of the
war on the corporations, has added an
other member to the MiIIionaires' Club OF
the Senate. Isaac Stephenson, the richest
man in Wisconsin, has spent $4,000 to
get his revenge on the old stalwarts who
refused to send him to Washington and
has been delivered the toga as his reward.
In 1898 Stephenson was a member of the
republican group which had included sena-
tors Sawyer and Spooner and Henry Q.
Payne. Stephenson wanted the senator
ship as reward for past fealty. His as
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HARD TO GET A JURY
May Be Several Days Before
Haywood Evidence.
NO CHALLENGES DENIED
Fifty-Seven Talesmen Are Yet to Be
Called.
VENIRE MAY BE EXHAUSTED
Much Speculation in Regard to the
Testimony Of Orchard and
Its Probable Effect.

BOISE, May 17.-Judge Wood
directed the county prosecuting at
torney to make an investigation of
the facts connected with the Orchard
interview, and to take such action
as he found to be warranted.
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to have been paid by the United Railroads
Company to secure trolley franchises.
$2oO,o 900 BRIBE.
Startling Revelations Made by "Boss''
Ruef in the Investigation.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-Sparing
neither friend nor foe, Abraham Ruef, the
broken boss of the stupendous graft ma
chine built up under the labor administra-
ton of Mayor Schmitz told the grand jury
yesterday a part of what he knows of the
franchise hooters and thieving city officials,
Ruef answered all questions with a frank
ness equal to that displayed in his fearful
confession Wednesday. when he pleaded
guilty of extortion and threw himself on
the mercy of the court.
As a result of his disclosures yesterday.
it is understood, the jury voted indictments
of the following
Patrick Calhoun, president of the United
railroads. Wall street financier and lawyer,
grandson of John c. Calhoun and great
grandnephew of Patrick Henry.
TREY l.. Ford, chief counsel of the United
railroads, one of the most widely known
and most popular men in California. and
formerly attorney general of the state.
Thornwell Mutually, assistant to Patrick
oil
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Weather.

Fair tonight; tomorrow partly !
cloudy and warmer.
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Cooper Disguised.

= The political chicanery and manipulation
Disguised Cooper. his supporters assert, SO
he withdrew.
Then came the opposition movement GEN.
tering upon Hatten, which through the
Continued on Second Page.)
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Children Unearthed Treasure.

1t was not found. but farmer, who is
one of the witnesses here. yesterday as
serted that bis children did unearth the
stuff, and that 1t exploded, seriously in
juring the children. In the confession Ad-
ans told of the hotel at Pocatello at which
he registered. At first It was feared that