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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27

Then, IN response to inquiries of
Senator Kenyon. Mr.. Funk said he had
been followed by detectives ever since
ne testified at Springfield before the
Helm committee.
Mr.. Funk told about the detectives
Following him 10 Washington and
ABOUT getting the name of one of them
lie said the detective he had cornered
claimed to be employed by the ThIele
Detective agency In Chicago and had
been instructed TO get anything he
could on Mr.. Funk.
He protested against being made Ia
reveal the detectives name, because
ne seemed like nice fellow said he
was not proud of what he was doing
and had family to support"
To tell his name, Mr. Funk said
would mean his dismissal.
William j. Hynes OF counsel for
Senator Lorimer and Edward Hines
urged the witness to reveal the name
Put Mr. Edward Hines, on the
stand and ask him to whom the de.
tectives report each night responded
Mr.. Funk.
Attorney Elbridge Hanecy OF coun.
sci for Senator Lorimer asked If the
detective said the senator employed
him.
mo, Senator Lorimer did not en-.
ploy them" declared the witness.
The committee then went into ex.
ecutive session.
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fore the committee tomorrow if pos
sible. The committee then took up
consideration of steps To prevent de-
tectites interfering with witnesses.
Mr.. Funk's statement about the de-
tectives came at tho close of long
examination on the witness stand lie
retold the story he related To the Helm
investigating committee in Illinois
about how Mr.. Hines Is alleged to have
asked him, as general manager of the
international Harvester company. to
contribute $4,000 to the Lorimer fund.
For hours the attorneys and men,
bers or the committee. had asked aues =
ton after question about this con-
Versation, the report of which prob
ably led to the present investigation
or the Lorimer election. The witness
had described his personal relations to
Senator Lorimer, Mr.. Hines and many
others figuring In the case.
UnpIeasantness.
Rather incidentally Mr. Funk re-
marked In answer to a question that
his part In the case had been any,
thing but pleasant and that he had
been promised more "unpeasant-
ness"
promised more?" repeated Senator
Jones.
Yes, over the telephone and by
anonymous communications. indirect
| threats have been made"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
Decision of Commissioner of General Land
Office Clearly Vindicates Pinchot.
MORGAN GUGGtNHE|M SYNDICATE HEADED OFF
Is Shown That Entries Were Not Made in Good Faith by
the Claimants, but Were for the Use of Corpora
tion for Its Own Explotation-Appea
Not Possible.

brought against the claimants and that
there is no doubt that an agreement
existed among them against the law
The 33 claims amounted to an
aggregate area of 1850 acres. The
value of the land has been estimated
high In the millions. The coal EN-
hraced In II G claims is said to be among
the finest I'm the world.
Commissioner bennett makes fire.
quent reference to the work of CLAWS
IN prosecuting the governments case
against the Cunningham claimants He
also refers at length to the agreements
between Cunningham and the repre-
sentatives of Guggenheim. who were
shown at the Ballinger Pinchot hearing
to have taken an option on these coal
lands, which were to be worked I'm con-
nection with the other extensive Gug-
gcnheim interests In Alaska.
The government charged against
Cunningham and his associates of the
coal lands that an understanding and
agreement was entered into by all the
claimants prior to the location, to com
blne the several claims for the Joint
use and benefit of all. Ii was further
claimed that the entry was made with
the unlawful purpose they should inure
to the use and benefit of an associa-
tion or corporation.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27

Lady Cooper, the Hon. Mrs. Coventry,
Lady Dufferin, Mrs. Burns. Lady
Speyer. Niscountess Parker. Mrs.
Christie Miller. Mrs. Helke, Mrs. New
house and Mrs. Singer.
The king was In an admIrais uni
form and wore the order OF the Garter
The queens gown was OF delicate pink,
over which the blue ribbon Of the
Garter showed in marked relief, ON
her bosom were the twin stars Of
Africa, on her head diamond fleur-
de-lis and Maltese cross. The quetn
was escorted to the royal box by
Crown Prince Frederick William of
Germany and the German crown prin-
cess entered on the arm of his majesty.
Rain.
Although rain again fell, deuso
crowds gathered outside Coyent gar
den to witness tile arrival and
departure Of their majestles ana the
royal visitors. After the performance
the royal guests. special envoys and
members Of the diplomatic corps at
tended u bali given by the Duke and
Duchess of Westminster at Cirpsvonor
house.
Renowned artists took part in tho
gaia performances The program
opened with scene from the second
act of yerdi's Aida This was fol-
lowed by the second act OF Gounod's
Romeo and Juliet" Then came act
three of Rossinis "rhe Barber OF Scr
yille.' and tabeau two of the Russian
ballet, "Le Pavilion dArmide."
Among the artists We're Mines, Mel
ba. Destinn, Tetrazzmi, Beraat and
Kirkby Innn and John Mccormack,
Samarrco, Franz, BussLand Malatesta,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27

All good roads delegates are re-
quested to call at the chamber of
commerce rooms and register as
early as possible.
The Harnois theater on East Main
street will be used as the convention
han. The hours for todays sessions
are 10 a. m. and : p. III. Please be
promptly on time.
The general public Is invited to
attend all sessions. There viii bc
much of interest In the meetings for
all To enjoy.
The evening session at the univcr-
sity Will be the best one of the con-
vention and the public is especially
Invited. Band concert on the camp.
ny at 1:ib =. m. Meeting opens at
s:l5. Take university street ear.
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Delegates for the second annual con-
vention of the Montana Good Roads
congress came swarming into the Gar
den city yesterday and last night every
hour. From NIL parts Of Montana they
came, some by rail and several crowds
by automobile, and by midnight the
number on hand assures the success
of the meeting. the first session of
which will he held this morning nj the
Harnois theater. But there arc moro
coming this morning and the prospects
for great meeting, which will be
fruitful OF good results and. best or All.
be the direct cause of the building yet
this season of miles and miles of good
roads throughout the state OF Montana,
are most promising.
Yesterday was busy day 10. Secre-
tary Breitensteln and his helpers Of the
local committee having the arrange
ments In charge. In addition to looking
after the finishing touches of the gem
eral plans. decorating the theater where
the meetings win be held all hands
joined In welcoming the delegates, get
ting them comfortable accommodations
al the hotels and showing them about
the city From every city and county
that was represented the report was
that many more were to follow and that
there was keen and earnest interest
In the good roads question throughout
the state. Many and vital to the move
ment In Montana viii be the subjects
discussed It the meeting. 1t being evil
lent from the talk about the hotel that
set speeches arranged for the occasion
would be only beginning Of the more
thorough discussion Of practical matters
pertaining To the building and mainten-
ance of good roads. The local commit
tee retired last night. tired. but happy
In the thought that success was 10
crown Its efforts.
Opening Session.
AT 10 o'clock this morning the con-
yention viii be opened at the Harnois.
Senator Donlan, president of the con-
gress, will deliver an address OF well
come which will be augmented by
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eallinaer DisaruntIed.

Seattle. June 26--F'ormer Secretary
Of the Interior Richard A. Ballinger
gave the following signed statement
today to the Associated Press:
MANY persons seem to be laboring
under the erroneous impression that the
recent decision of the commissioner %;
the general land office in cancellng
the Cunningham claims Is a reversal
Of my official relatio to these claims
Since 1907, when | was commissioner OF
the general land office, these claims
have been standing on my order of re-
vision AS secretary of the interior
took no action respecting these claims
as they We're under the control OF
Commissioner bennett. AS to the
present decision am of the firm belief
that there Is no evidence tina. y court
OF justice would hold sufficient t.
warrant the denial OF the patents. II
other words, the decision of the com
mission is political and not judicial"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
ROYALTY WITNESSES
GRAND OPERA STARS

London, June 26-Ope of the most
magnificent spectacles In connection
with the coronation was the command
performance tonight In Covent garden,
the interior of which was transformed
into floral palace wreathed about
England's falrest flower.
Those present will long remember
the gorgeous scintillating picture. the
fragrance of 100000 perfect rose blooms
the noble company Of men and women
representing the royalty of the world
and all the most distinguished in Brit
ish official and social life, who filled
every box and stall.
The king and queen drove from
buckingham palace in state coach,
escorted by life guards. ON their ar
rival their majestles were received by
the chief state officers and escorted
to the royal box, the whole audience
rising.
The royal box provided 100 seats,
nearly all of which were occupied by
guests of royal rank.
Picturesque Princes.
In point OF picturesque attire, the
indian princes, glittering with jewels
were easily first eclipsing the royal
ties In their NOSE splendid uniforms
Special Ambassador Hammond sat in
the second row of the royal box be-
tween the Duke of Connaught and the
Grand Duchess of Hesse. his plain
| evening dress rendering him con-
spicuous by contrast. Mrs Hammond
sat In the diplomatic box to the right
| Among the other Americans present
We're Mrs, Mackay, Lady Marlborough
Lady Granard, Lady Cheyleslnore
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
No Legal Standing.

After reviewing the facts brought out
at the various trials and hearings in
the cases. extending over a period of
several years and including the fnal
,, hearing recently attended by Secretar,
Fisher himself. Commissioner Dennet,
reached the conclusion that the claims
had no legal standing and ordered them
cancelled. Secretary Fisher promptly
approved this finding, and to complete
the record he must do so formally upon
appeal to him
Secretary Shipp of the National Con-
servation association gave out state
ment today in which he said In part:
"The decision is a great victory FOR
conservation. Aside from the coal de-
posits thus saved from monopoly 1t is
of the utmost Importance to the whole
country that II should clear the way
for the prompt development of Alaskan
coal lands for the benefit of all people,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
AGAINST LORIMER
is DOCGED BY DETECTIVES

Washington, June 2G. -Shadowcd for
weeks by detectives instructed to get
anything possible against him, was the
alleged experience of which Clarence
>. Funk of Chicago, star witness I'm
the present Lorimer investigation.
complained today to the senate com
mittee inquiring into the Lorlmer cleo
tion. The statement produced SEN
satlon because the name of Edward
Hines, whom Mr.. Funk had testified
had asked him to contribute $4,000
toward 100000 used to "put Lorimer
over at Springfield" was mentioned
In connection with the services OF the
detectives. Funk said four detectives
had followed him to Washington and
two had watched him during luncheon
today One of them. he said, when
caught In tight place, had been COM
PEELED to give his name and that of his
employer. Mr.. Funk declined to break
his word to the detective and reveal
MS name. He said the employer was
not Senator Lorimer. The committee
ended the hearing by going into ex-
ecutive session to consider the situa
tion
viii Produce Detective.
At the executive session Mr. Funk
Is said to have revealed the detectives s
mar npI reau,ioaJ a., ,n.al. -.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
PROTEST..

Madrid, June ga meeting of re-
publcans and socialists today passed
resolutions condemning Spain's mill
tary operations in Morocco and also
protested against the International
Encharistic congress Which Is in session
here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
SHOWER LOWERS TEMPERATURE

Chicago, June 26.-ReIief from the
oppressive heat which has continued
since Friday, came tonight with Sc
we're thunder shower The highest
temperature today was 81. Several
prostrations Wero reported to tho po-
lice.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
BIG VOTE CAST
At PRIMARY
ELECTION
REID AND EVANS WIN OUT IN
CONTEST FOR mAvoRALTY
NOMINATION..
INTEREST KEEN ALL DAY

r. A. Price, Cuthbert Peat, John w,
Reely and r. w. Ansevinc Are tho
Successful Ones Of the Lone List OF
Those Aspiring for Nomination for
Commi issioners.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
Pinchot Greatly Plea sed.

New York, June 26.--Perhaps nobody
In the country was better pleased with
the final disposition Of the Cunningham
claims than Clifford Pinchot, whose own
fortune had pivoted upon them so
critically.
THE cancellation of the claims" he
said today, lis proof. given by the ad-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
THE WIN N ERS.


For Mayor.
John NJ. Evans ana William II,
Reid.
For Commissioners.
T, a. Price. Cuthbert Peat John
w. Rely and II. w. Angevlne.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
GREAT MEETING
OPENS HERE
TODAY
GOOD ROADS DELEGATES FROM
ALL SECTIONS OF MONTANA
ON HAND EARLY.
SUCCESS IS ASSURED

First Session This Morning at Har-
nois Theatcr-Another Meeting in
Afternoon and Big Gathering at
University Tonisht-EarIy Boosting
for Next Years Meeting Place.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
Final Decision.

"Thls IL final decision of the Cum
ningham claims so far as the depart
ment of the interior is concerned. Any
further proceedings will be merely
formal for the purpose OF perfecting the
record in case the claimants think
there are questions of law which they
desire to present to the courts. 1t is
my understanding that 1t Is conceded
that the findings upon the facts by
the department are conclusive.
1T is the Intention of the department
to proceed at once to a final determin-
alton of all the remaining Alaskan coal
claims. 80 far as this can properly be
done, denying those that should be
denied and granting those that should
be granted as rapidly as possible.
do not believe the present laws ap-
plicable to the coal lands in Alaska
are wise or practicable laws. Neverthe-
less the provisions must be enforced
first, because they are the law, and
second. because they afford the only
protection to the public welfare against
the abuse of monopoly and UNRESTRICTED
privileges and exploitation. sincerely
trust that these laws will be modified
at the next session of congress so as
to permit the development of the
Alaskan coal lands under provisions
that will more adequately protect and
promote the public interest. If. how
ever there are claims now pending, |
see no justification for not taking
action upon them as promptly as the
department can be assured that 1t Is
In possession of the facts upon which
such action can ultimately be taken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27

LOST--BETWEEN EDDY AVENUE
and East Cedar street, lady.s black
elastic belt with gunmetal buckle
Return to Missoullan office.
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This belt was lost Sunday forenoon. The ad was
printed in The Missoulian Monday morning and Mon
day afternoon the belt was returned to its owner.
The cost was 20 cents. Quick and cheap, wasn't it?
want job, The Missoulian will print your ad for
nothing.
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Defects Apparent.

Commissioner bennett In his decision
holding the claims for cancellation on
the ground of fraud. declares that each
OF the 33 entries We're Improperly al
lowed because Of fatal defects apparent
on their face
He asserts that the government con.
clusively established the charges
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
N 'MAN|GAL'S WIFE
APPEARS BEFORE
GRAND JURY
MRS. M'MANlGAL REFUSES TO
TESTIFY AGAINST ALLEGED
DYNAMiTER.

Los Angeles, June 26.-Mrs. Ortie
McManigal, whose husband is In jail
under charges of murder In connection
with the dynamiting of the Los An
geles Times building October /. 1910,
appeared before the grand jury here
today and on advice of Attorney Clar-
ence $. Darrow of Chicago, chief of
counsel for John j. Mcnamara and
his brother James, who are under ike
indictments, refused to testify She
was directed to appear again tomor-
row. Meanwhile, she occupies rooms
In hotel where live Job Hartman,
OF counsel for the defense, and his
family, and whether she will be a wit
ness for the state as Prosecutor Fred
ericks claimed prior to her arrival here
yesterday, Is disputed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27

Washington, June 26.--The famous
Cunningham Alaskan coal land claims,
through which It vas alleged the Nor
-Guggenheim syndicate had planned
to extend their vast interests in Alaska
and to control one of the most elab-
crate coal fields in the world. were to-
day formally disallowed by the depart
ment OF the interior.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher Law
ing approved the departments decision
az handed down by Fred bennett COM
missioner OF the land office. the last
door IL belived to have been closed to
the Cunningham claimants. Their
attorneys have threatened an appeal to
the United States supreme court, but
such an appeal can be based only on
some point of law involved, and not on
the findings of fact, as announced by
the department.
The Cunningham claims lave been
In the public eye for more than two
years. They brought about the Bal
linger- Pinchot Investigation by con-
grcss and the dismissal from the public
service of Chief Forester Clifford Pin
chot, Louis CLAWS, chief of field
division of the land office, and several
minor officials. Both Mcssrs. rinchot
and G'avis were dismissed for insubor-
dlnation incident to their attack ON
former Secretary Ballinyer. whom they
claim d as favorably disposed toward
the claims.
In announcing the decision of the de-
partment today. Secretary Fisher. who
succeeded Mr. Ballinger declared that
new coal land laws are needed i'm
Alaska II that territory Is to be de-
veloped properly. In statement the
secretary says:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-27
Children Summoned.

Summoned with Mrs McManigal were
Mrs. Sadie Mcclure of Chicago, Pa
trieia Mcclure and Ethelyn McMan-
igal, seven-year- old daughters Of the
two women, and Walter McManigal
tot In kits. Mrs. Mcclure said be :
fore entering the grand jury room that
she knew nothing Of the case, and she
was told she need not come back to-
morrow unless u new subpoena were
issued.
The youngsters were kept waiting
until nearly nightfal, when 1t was an
nounced that they would not be called
upon to testify.
Attorney Darrow admitted TODAY that
Ortie McManigal. through Mrs Me-
Manigal, had sent him note asking
for an interview and had followed this
at the solicitation of Malcolm Nc
Laren, representative OF Detective
William j. Burns with annsr-r ....a
resembling the request in the first.
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Continued on Page seven)
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Class Ad History
&ShIs fiH4T9
XXXu.-FINDING THE LOST.

There are many people in Missoula who are getting
the wise habit Of using The Missoulian class ad when
they lose something Their faith is usually reward
ed Here is an example.
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Opening Session.

Continued ON Page NIne.)
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THE WEATHER.

Today-I'air.
Tomorrow-Showers
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Will Produce Detective.

At the executive session Mr.. Funk
is SAID to have revealed the detectives
name and promised to produce him be-
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-10-07

twelve and half cents apound. The
farmers paid vendor i've cents for
an apple, and told him they would let
him have barrel Of apples for two
dollars Eggs for which the farmers
received twenty-five cents brought
forty-fve cents when sold to the con-
sumer.
This vast difference between what
the farmers get and what the con-
sumers pay represents the unearned
profits that flow into the Golfers Of the
railroads, the express companies, and
the food trusts. The railroads get
theirs by charging excessive rates in
order to pay dividends on watered
stock The express companies get
theirs by reason of the fact that one
supine Republican administration
after another has refused to submit
them to decent regulation, and the
food trusts get theirs by maintaining
unnecessary storage houses through
which they manipulate the supply,
and thus create artificial shortages"
Nearly all the perishable food sup
plies which go to the cities are car
ried by the express companies, or by
the equally monopolistic refrigerator
lines of the food trusts, thus making
the consumer pay a double hauling
bill. AS soon as they reach the city
they are turned over to the food
trusts and placed in storage. where
they are kept until shortage" is
created. Then up go the prices.
"If all the eggs now held in cold
storage in New York city were
thrown on the market tomorrow the
price of eggs would tumble two
thirds" said one of the grangers who
Investigated the situation.
What is the remedy?
Democratic members Of congress be-
lieve that one remedy lies in
strengthening the interstate COM
merce laws to enable the government
to reach--and jail-some Of the
owners Of the criminal food trusts
and transportation monopolies.
1t is significant that the farmers,
for the first time in years, are investi-
eating the high price question. They
know that while their own products
are bringing more than they formerly
did, there still is a tremendous gap
between what they get and what the
consumer pays. They propose to find
out where the trouble lies, and 1t is
more than certain that their investi-
cation will lead them straight to the
headquarters of the unpunished trust
magnates who control the railroads,
the express companies and the food
mOnopolies.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-10-07

For years and years the sugar
trust Is known to have stolen from
the government. BY means of false
weights and tricky springs to cheat
the scales. and by bribery of govern
ment officials, this rapacious trust
diverted into its own Golfers millions
of dollars that should have gone to
the government in revenue. rhe
trust was caught red handed in it's
thievery, yet nobody was punished;
nobody went to jail.
The government finally put a stop
to the revenue stealing. The doctored
springs were taken away, and the
corrupt customs collectors were dis
charged. This forced the trust to
adopt new methods in order to main
tain it's inflated. dividends, so recently
it sent out wall about Short crop"
and now sugar prices are almost as
high as they were during the Civil
war. The sugar trust is determined
to get cts"