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Evening journal., 1912-05-08
STEEL STEEL co.
BURNED
EVIDENCE
Papers That Government Suit
Partly Relied on, De-
StrOyed, Witness Says
WHITNEY TELLS OF
SOME TRUST" OPERATIONS
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. May s.-Just how the
papers containing all of the evidence
against the American Steel & Wire
j.; company and every concern that par
uclpated in the steel rope pool, and
on which the government relied as
part OF its foundation for the dissolu-
tlon suit against the steel trust, were
burned after the action was begun,
was related before the referee today.
Harry A. Whitney, of the Worcester,
Mass. plant of the American Steel
q Wire Company. testified regarding
the gathering of these documents. of
bringing them to the Office of George
A. Cragin, assistant sales manager
of the American Steel & Wire Com
,pany in New York City. placing them
in a trunk and shipping them to his
Office in Worcester.
What did you do with them then?"
demanded Jacob NJ. Dickinson, repre-
senting the government
Had them taken downstairs to the
boiler room and directed the fremen
to shovel them into the boiler FIRE.
stood by aud watched until this was
done, was the reply.
''iow did you come to gather these
documents together?"
81 was directed to do so by my su-
periors.' said Whitney.
when you took them TO Worcester
did you know what was to be done
with them?'
Not at that time; l learned later" E"
''When?"
well, when l got to Worcester,
Mr. Frank Baackes, president of the
American Steel and Wire Company
came to my office He asked me if
lad the papers and | told him that I
had. He told me to destroy them and
il was under his direction that I had
the trunk containing them taken to
the fireroom and saw that they we're
placed in the fire and destroyed" "
you took this action under
Baackes direction"
Il did said Whitney.
The witness insisted that he could
not definitely fix the date of the burn
ing of this evidence but was "rea-
sonably certain" that it was in Octo-
her or November Of last year.
Dickinson was insistent in his ques-
tioning, but the witness claimed he
could not fix the date although he
willingly swore that it was subsequent
to the filing of the dissolution suit
against the steel trust.
Whitney told of the operations OF
the wire pool under the direction OF
Supervisor Jackson and stated that
Jackson fixed all prices and arranged
lust what companies participating In
the pool. we're to bid on contracts He
was asked regarding his testimony
before the grand Jury which inyestt
gated the burning of the evidence and
with visible evidences of embarrass.
ment related what Dickinson charged
was a direct effort to influence his
testimony before that body"
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
GOES TO COURT
FOR TALLOW THEFT

Arthur Armstrong was held under
5000 bail for court by City Judge
Cochran today on the charge OF
larceny OF fifty pounds of tallow from
James Finan, Sr.. of No. 300 Madison
street. 1t was brought out that Arm
strong broke the lock of the Ftnan
store Deputy City Solicitor Lynn
asked that the defendant be charged
with %breaking and entering Arm
strong admitted taking the tallow but
denied breaking the lock. The de-
fendant said he did not know why he
stole the tallow as he was drunk at
the time
James Finan. Jr., told Of locking
the building up and of going to
Sklut's store, Second and Orange
streets. the next morning and finding
the tallow, and of Mrs. Sklut later
identifying Armstrong as the man
who had sold il.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
STRIKERS HOLD
BACK SHIPPING

BY The United Press.
HAVANA, May S-As the result of
the strike of longshoremen and tug
and lighter employees the port was
entirely tied up today. In addition
the situation was made more serious
by the threats of the carriers and
other allied unions that they will
strike tonight If the steamship com
panies do not yield 10 the men. The
wharves are filed with freight, much
of it perishable
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
MISSION SERVICES.

Mission services. under the direc'
tion OF the Rev. r c. Sunheld, are be-
ing held az the mission rooms. No 500
West Front street, during the present
week, as follows
Wednesday-The Rev. p. c. Mac.
nichol, al 780 p. m
Thursday-The Local j. Jones at
730 p. m.
Friday-The Rev e. c sunheld. at
7.30 p. m.
saturday-The Rev High Adams at
$50 p m
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
CONDITION OF STATE WHEAT.

Delaware statistics for winter
wheat are issued by the Crop Re
porting Board Of the Government Bu-
reau of Statistics as follows: Per cent
abandoned, 80 per cent; acres re-
naming to be harvested, 111,00O. Con-
ditlon on May l, 1912. 81; on May 1.
1911. 81; 10-year average, SO. The
condition of Delaware rye on May 1.
1912, was 80; ON May /. 1911. 90;
the 10-year average, SO.
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ARREST one NAN
AFTER NEAR RIOT

BY The United Press.
LOWELL, Mass. May S.-One man
was arrested today charged with as
sault during a near riot between a
parade of 200 striking men, who pick
eted the district about the Merrimack
Mills. The man was arrested when
police. fearing trouble from a mob
which had gathered in front of the
mill. charged. With this one exception
the day was quiet.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
FINE OIL PORTRAIT
OF THOMAS O'CONNELL

An OIL portrait Of Thomas O'Con~
nell. the well-known tailor. is on ex-
hibition in the window OF the VIII
mington Gas Company's building The
portrait is from the pen Of Clawson s.
Hammitt, a Wilmington artist of high
ability and it is faithful reproduce
tion Of Mr. OConnell Many persons
have viewed the painting
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TO CONFER ABOUT
THAT DISCOUNT CHARGE.

owing to Attorney General Gray be-
ing so busy with business Of the
Court Of General Sessions. he has
been unable TO hold a conference with
T. Roseby McMullen. Of Pencader
hundred, who has stated in a newspa-
county had been cashing the checks
of men working for the county and
charging FIVE per cent on all orders
cashed. Mr.. McMullen expects TO lay
the matter before the attorney gem
eral during the week.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
UNIVERSITY HEADS
ARE OUT ON BAIL

J. j. Homan Vanderheide and
James L. Lintott. said to be president
and secretary respectively of the
Carnegie University, arrested several
days ago by the United States auth
critics ON the charge OF using tho
mails TO defraud, were released from
the New Castle County Workhouse at
6 o'clock last evening, where they
were taken when the necessary bail
guaranteeing their appearance for a
hearing on May %. was not forthcom-
ing The American Bonding Com
pany. OF Baltimore. became security
in the sum Of $4,000 for each of the
defendants.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
TO REMOVE WRECK.

Major Raymond. United States En-
sineer here. will ask for proposals
within a few days for the removal
of two sunken wrecks in the path Of
commerce. One of the wrecks is the
steamer Ranald which lies sunken in
the Atlantic Ocean. off Atlantic City
and the other is the coal barge Sara
toga which was sunk in the inland
waterway, off Cape May, n. J.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
AnInrRN WILL CASE.

The Jamison will case in which ad-
ditional testimony was to have been
taken today before William g. Ma
haffy, commissioner. was adjourned
to Saturday morning. 10 o'clock
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
KNIcKERRockERs AT PINAFORE.

The Knickersocker Club will attend
the performance of fPinafore,' on
Friday evening Harry Blocher and
Leon Lowe. members of the knick-
erbocker Club, are in the cast of the
Opera
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
RICHARDSON PARK MAN
FOR LEVY COURT.

There is a probability that a man
living at Richardson Park will be
brought out as a candidate for Levy
Court Commissioner from Christiana
hundred by the Republicans Of Rich
ardson Park
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
PIE ANp MILK SOCIAL.

A pie and milk social will be given
at the home Of Miss Pearl Horner.
Eighth and Pine streets. on Thursday
evening. There will be special music
and ice cream will be on sale.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
HUsBANDS AND WIVES DANCE.

The Husbands and Wives Club, a
social organization. comprised OF
some well known couples Of this city
viii give subscription dance al the
Pythian Castle tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

Good soap washes clothes
well-if you use enough
elbow grease; but Gold Dust
washes them more thoroughly
and with little or no rubbing.
Gold Dust saves half your time,
and spares your poor back.
Another great advantage Of Gold
Dust-use any kind of water you
like. Gold Dust softens the hard
est water. and makes it soft as
rain water.
Gold Dust is just veeetable-oil
soap in powdered form, with
other cleansing ingredients added
to make it work more thoroughly
and quickly than soap ever can.
Just try Gold Dust next wash.
deg, and see hew much time you
save.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
TAKE POLES FROM STREETS

Msny hitching and awning posts
are being removed from the sidewalks
o. Market street. Eventually all poles,
excepting those from which city lamps
are suspended, will be removed.
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BLIZZARD STILL CRITICAL.

III 80 ''D 90 ''A'' '"t ~ 80
No change was reported today on
the condition Of John w. Blizzard.
who was shot through the left lung
by Mrs Elizabeth Redmond on Mon
day night His condition is still seri-
GUS and he has but slight chances for
recovery.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

COLONIAL SOCIETY TO ELECT.
The Delaware Society Of Colonial
Wars will elect officers this even-
ing.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
KNICKERBOCKERS TO PICNIC

The Knickerbocker Club Is arrang-
ing for a picnic for the members and
women guests at Lenape Park on Me.
mortal Day and evening.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

Reported Daily by F. d. Lackey &
Co. brokers and bankers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange. S42
Market Street
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
Moose and Friends
To Visit GOIdfieId

Howdy. Pap! This is the slogan
that Is now interesting the people
Of Touopah and the crowds are Gag
erly waiting for the special train
that the Moose have ordered which
win take the Moose and friends
To Goldheld ON the evening OF May
a9th. which is the date Of the ami
versary OF the Goldfleld lodge OF
Moose The program that has been
prepared Is said TO be one that has
never been equaled IN the state aud
all those who go are assured Of the
time or their lives The train will
leave Touopah at G.3o y ~. and
win leave Golddold at about or
h go In the morning The rate for
ithe trip g only s. and many who
sfe uot members Of the order wlll
ia,aR themselves Of this low far'
20 that they max visit friends over
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
ARE CONSIDERING
BILLS UNTOUCHED
RECENT SESSION

PHOENIX. Ariz.. May 27.--The
Arizona State Legislature is engaged
in its first special session today, for
for the consideration of 35 meas
ures untouched by the recent regu-
lar session. Among the measures to
be considered are Establishment
of a state purchasing bureau, by
which it is hoped to save $150,0O0
annually. general election and pri-
mary laws, including direct primary
for United States Senator's; home
rule for cities; employers liability
and workmen's compensation; es-
tablishment of state industrial
school. One of the hardest fights is
expected on an amendment to pro-
hibit forever the sale of school
lands.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
SAYS JOHNSON
IS ABSOLUTELY
WITHOUT Merit

CHICAGO, May 27-That over
lures were made to District Attorney
Fredericks. OF Los Angeles, regard
ing a confession from Clarence Dar-
row. former counsel for the Nc
Namara brothers. and now on trial
for jury bribing at the trial of the
brothers. was declared here today by
General Otis, owner Of the Los An
geles Times. Otis said the offer was
refused unless Darrow would tell
all he knows regarding the Me
Namara plot. Otis said "Darrow
will either be convicted or will con.
lfess within two months. He knows
they have the goods on him, and
may confess in a week
Asked II Governor Johnson woulC
he Roosevelt's running mate. otii
said. "That makes me laugh. John
son is absolutely without merit an'
Iis unified to be the vice president
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27

in the sister camp.
The regular meeting of the Tono-
pah Moose which was held Saturday
night, disclosed the great interest
that is being taken IN this order
and already the Tonopah Moose
have a membership of over goo and
many applications are in for next
week Albert Kell was the winner
Of the diamond Moose button that
was offered for the membre who se-
cured the greatest number OF ap-
plications for the past week
". A. Crumley vas a close sec
ond and captured the second prise.
a handsome emblem. lnasmuch as
the Goidneld men have shown some
speed In cunning over To Tonopah Il
hooves all of the citizens Of rono-
Ia show be lslft camp that
when Il comes To real setivlty Tono
pah ls second la none.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
ROOSEVELT MUST
UNSEAT The TAFT
DELEGATES TO Win
BULLYCRAT REPUBLICANS IN
TEND TO CREATE MORE
TROUBLE FOR TAFT.

DENVER, Colo, May 27.-E P.
Costigan, one Of the leading pro-
neutrality-suspicious. of the state, to-
day said that he is formulating a
plan whereby the progressive Repub-
licans of Colorado who favor Roose-
welt may send protesting dele
cation to the meetings of the ma.
tional Republican committee al
Chicago and to the national Repub
lican convention at Chicago. j. S
Temple, another progressive Repub
lican, is working with him.
They intend to ask the unseatine
of eight delegates elected by the
state convention and the four elect
ed by the two congressional conven
tions who were instructed for Taf
on the ground that the choice o
delegates was made at the dictatioI
of the Evans-Guggenheim ma
chine"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
WILL NOT PRESS THE SUIT
AGAINST SMELTER TRUST
On Account of the Titanic Disaster and
the Death of Guggenheim the In
quiry Will Be Indefinitely Postponed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 27.--
An echo Of the Titanic tragedy in
the House is the decision of Repre-
sentative Martin. Democrat, OF Colo
rado. not to press his resolution for
Investigation of the Guggenheim
brothers alleged "smelter trust"
Representative Martin says he has
decided 10 drop the proposed investi-
CATION until fall. He gives as one
Of his reasons for that decision the
grief into which the Guggenhelm
family has been plunged by the
death Of Benjamin Guggenheim on
the TitaHlc.
Il had intended to press the
Investigation. said Martin. "iust
about the time the Titanic sunk.
But the death of Benjamin Gug-
genhelm prompted me to postpone
the inquiry, and now II is too late
10 get action this session Of Con-
gress
Representative Bulkley, Democrat
also has resolution to probe the
"smelter trust" and the Pacific
Coast congressman are backing the
proposed inquiry.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27

Proposed closing Of the San Fran
cisco mint, to stop coinage there and
make it only an assay Office, pro-
yoked another attack upon the
'smelter trust" in the House. al
though, after a bitter fight, the
House voted to continue the San
Francisco mint. 1t was freely charg-
ed by various representatives that
closing of the mint would rebound
only to benefit the trust. Rep
resentative Baker, Democrat of Cali
fornia. declared the Coast smelter
OF the combination would get the
business, or a large part of #. for
merly done by Uncle Sam-and with
It the profits.
Another stab at the trust" is
proposed In the House Territories
committee, which is considering the
bill for federal construction of an
Alaskan railroad to compete for
copper ore carrying business with
the Guggenheim road. That the
Guggenheim brothers have relin-
Quished control of the Alaska rail
road is asserted, however
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
KILLS The MAN
Who ALIENATED
WIFE'S AFFECTION

SAN DIEGO, May 27--Bert Lew
is, who killed the airship inventor,
C. II. Tolliver and his wife Kate,
freely confessed the murder today.
He said: Il did not kill persons,
but killed a couple of skunks." He
accuses the couple of alternating his
wifes affections and Toliver with
betraying her. Mrs. Lewis, who is
in a delicate condition, visited her
husbands cell this morning and
emerged weeping. saying: Il will
stand by my husband" At the in
quest she testified Lewis said, after
shooting Toliver: you'll seduce my
wife will your"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
SEEK ARREST
CHIEF OF POLICE
FOR ABDUCTION

SAN DIEGO, Calf. May 27.-
Moore and Robbins. the attorneys
for the Industrial Workers of the
World, are today seeking the arrest
OF Chief of Police Wilson for the
alleged abduction Of w. S. Rollins,
stenographer for the attorneys, on
May IS. Rollins alleges that Will
son picked him up. took him in
an automobile to Del Mar. 25
miles from this city. and told him
never to come back.
III Wilson thinks he can get
by with a stunt like that he is
mistaken" said Rollins today
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
TONOPAH ELKS
BEST BRETHREN
IN BALL GAME

The Goldfield Elks' baseball team
came, but did not conquer. They
tried TO best the local herd but
could not succeed But at that they
were fine bunch and took their
defeat with good nature. In all, $50
arrived from the gold camp by
special train at II O'Clock who
were Immediately escorted to the
Elks home where bountiful
spread was placed before the visit
ing delegation Shortly after 2
O'Clock the parade formed on Main
street and started for Recreation
park. headed by the Moose band,
from Goldfield. Both the Tonopah
and Goldfield teams were artistically
dressed for the game, the suits of
the Goldfelders represented Zulus,
their faces being backened The
Tonopah players were costumed as
clowns and attracted much notice.
Several spectacular plays were made
and the game was interesting from
the start. AT the close Tonopah
was winner by score OF s to 4.
After the contest was over quite
a number repaired to the lobby OF
the Mizpah hotel where an informal
dance was held.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
ROOSEVELT WILL
AWAIT RETURNS
At OYSTER BAY

MORRISToWN. n. j., May az
Theodore Roosevelt arrived here
this morning and delivered an ad-
dress before large gathering. He
is scheduled to make fourteen
speeches today. In alr addresses
made today Roosevelt claims he
will be elected on the first ballot
cast at the Chicago convention. He
leaves for Oyster Bay tonight where
he will remain until after the Chi
cago convention.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
GARABALDI
Mining COMPANY
INCORPORATES

Articles of Incorporation of the
Garibaldi Mining and Development
company were filed with the county
clerk Saturday afternoon. The COM
pany has capitalization of l,500,-
600 shares each having a par value
of ST. j. r. Dennis. J. e. Me-
Namara, r. Petroni, Tonopah Bel
mont Vein Mining company. an in
corporation, and r.. H Cordts are
the incorporators and subscribers.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
MONT TANA-TONOPAH
DECLARES A DIVIDEND Of
TEN CENTS A SHARE
Total of 100000 Will Be Distributed
Company Has Paid to Date $780,
900 In Dividends.

At a meeting of the directors of
the Montana-Tonopah Mining COM
pany held at Philadelphia Saturday,
a dividend of 10 cents per share on
all outstanding stock of the COM
pasy was declared The amount to
be paid out is 100000. From re-
ports received II Is stated that the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
PAPER FAVORING
INDUSIRIALISTS
AGAIN ISSUES

SAN DIEGO. May 27-The San
Diego Herald. which defended the
!. W WIS. in their fight here, and
whose editor. A. r. Sauer, was kid
mapped by yigilantes. is issuing again
today, although its type was scat
tered about by invaders Of the print
ing office few days ago. The issue
is tame one, the customary sem
sationally eondemnatory articles be-
ing conspicuous by their absence.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
LONDON STRIKE
IS settled; BOTH
SIDES CONCEDE

LONDON. May 81 The strike
Of the lightermen. carriers and dock
hborers was settled this afternoon
after both sides had conceded sew
eral points. The 100000 laborers
will return 10 work tomorrow morn
ing Il Is estimated that 2,000,-
600 worth OF food stun decayed
during the week OF the strike.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
NEW HATS OF LATEST
STYLE HAVE ARRIVED

This morning the Vogue" milli-
merry store ON Brougher avenue re-
ceived an excellent line OF pattern
hats. trimmed and untrimmed. All
are of the latest style being especi-
ally selected for the summer wear
Ladies' will do we'll to call and In
spect the new shipment Just re-
ceiyed See the ad. in another
clumn
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27

company will declare dividends
quarterly from this time on. That,
however, cannot be verified. The
Montana-Tonopah Mining company
has paid to date. $330.000 in divi-
dends. the last on December 6,
1911. The dividend declared Sat
urday will be payable June 81, to
stockholders of record June 5.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
STATE EIGHT
HOUR LAW UPHELD;
SUPREME COURT

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27.-The
State Supreme court today upheld
the constitutionality of the state
eight-hour law for women when it
affirmed the decision of the super
ior court of Riverside county for
convicting F. A. Miller, a hotel
keeper, who compelled his house
maid to work nine hours daily.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
MRS. DOUGLASS LEAVES WITH
A TRAINED NURSE

In response to a telegram from
W. J. Douglas, at Big Pine, at
tending Robert Stewart, who is seri-
ously Ill, Mrs. w. J. Douglass, ac-
eompanied by a trained nurse, left
Tor that city this afternoon in an
especially chartered auto of the
Ionopah Manhattan Auto company
Mr.. Stewart is a very sick man, but
hopes are entertained for his re-
eoyery.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
chicago FEDERATION LABOR
WILL HELP WIN STRIKE

CHICAGO. May 27- Sanction Of
the use by the Chicago Federation
OF Labor Of every means possible
10 win their strike has been given
~ Samuel Gompers president 81
the American Federation OF Labor
following a conference here with the
ave unit aus affected nv the newspa'
mar ariec lie declared the Pub.
fishers Nassoelation IS in favor OF
the open shop Gompcrs declined ''
state hIs plans for winning
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
UNITED STATES WILL NOT
INTERVENE CUBAN TROUBLE
Taft Gables Gomez to the Effect That
America Will Keep Hands Off,
Revolution Confined to Small Prov
ince.

ELIzABETHTOwN. n. j., May
27.-President Taft cabled Presi-
dent Gomez of Cuba today assuring
him that America will not inter-
vene in the Cuban uprising.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27
ROOSEVELT'S BARK is
WORSE THAN HIS BITE

= REDBANK, N. j.. May 81.
= AT the conclusion of his
= speech here this afternoon.
= President Taft was presented
= with French pup by sus-
= pected Roosevelter. Taft got 4
. back instantly saying: Name 4
= him T. r. His bark is worse 4
= than his bite I
. . . . y . . = . . . . =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-05-27

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81
President Gomez will protest
against American Intervention. This
however, will not have any effect
on army preparations to land an
expedition on the island If condi-