The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-24
ARCHBOLD CONFIRMS CHARGES
MADE AGAINST ROOSEVELT

committee. Clapp had Cortelyou's
testimony to prepare questions. Clapp
then disappointed the spectators by
ordering that only Senators and Rep
resentatives and newspaper men be
admitted TO the hearing room. There
Was a scraping OF chairs and a shut
hing OF feet as the reluctant specta-
tors slowly withdrew. During this
delay. Archbold tossed a New York
paper over to Penrose and said:
Here. Senator. IL you want to see
what kind OF a man you are. read this
paper" The ape bitterly assailed
Penrose.
Delay in the arrival Of Senator
Pomerene caused Impotence. Pen.
rose suggested that the committee 20
ahead. but Clapp refused. Clapp also
refused permission TO have fashlight
photographs taken.
Il don't see any objection" said
Penrose. This is the day OF the limo
light. I'd be very glad TO be photo
graphed in this distinguished compa-
ny. ! think moving pictures would
help. Visits of Mr.. Bliss 10 % Broad
way would help some
They can't photograph dead men"
said Clapp.
But they can do Il with forged let
tiers" ~retorted Penrose.
I'm delighted with the chairman's
ruling" Archbold interjected.
There will be no photographs of
this committee" was Clapp's emphat-
ic answer. Although I am in favor
of the utmost publicity"
Pomerene arrived at 9:45. and in n
few minutes later Archbold was called
to the witness stand. He was sworn
with appraised hand. gave his name
and residence. Senator Clapp con-
Quoted the direct examination.
In the "a 1904 ! was vice presi-
dent OF the Standard Oil Co." said
Archbold. in %prefacing his testimony.
ID o recall when Mr.. Bliss
died?" asked Clapp.
II do not"
What contributions did YOU make
to the Republican campaign OF 1902"
Il made TWO contributions" said
Archbold. o 10 Mr.. Bliss OF $780,
200 and $4,000 to Senator Penrose.
II was some time In September. II
was given TO Mr.. Bliss in currency.
We were alone in my Office. IS Broad
way. Mr.. Bliss sent me a receipt for
the money. but ] have not found II.
| hope TO find IT"
Archbold promised 10 Try to find the
Bliss receipt and produce II.
II talked before with Mr.. Bliss,
early in September. either in my Of
flee. or that Of Mr.. II. II. Rogers. Ger.
tain matters We're talked over and we
agreed 10 contribute 100000" said
Archbold.
MIR. Rogers Is dead too?"
Yes"
Did YOU send a check for s25. ono
10 Mr.. Penrose?"
NO. sir. | do not find any record OF
that. I think ] paid II in currency.
No copy Of n such letters as have
been publish exists"
My agreement and the payment I
think was made at my office. The
nature OF the signature attached to
the published letters makes them look
suspicious" the witness added.
Was any n present with you and
Penrosee'
"Not that I recall. possibly Mr.. Rog-
ers. lie had a good deal OF RESPONSE
bility in this matter"
You were the man in charge OF
these matters?" - 81
only in some localities"
"Mr Bliss was cognizant of tho
$4,000 7 gave 20 Mr.. Penrose." added
Archbold.
After the payment Of the So. 900
did you have any conference with n
of the national committee" asked
Clapp.
4 did" said Archbold. With Mr..
Bliss early in October-the frst or
second day-perhaps two or three
conferences. Mr.. Rogers may have
been there.
The result was that we declined TO
make further contributions as re-
quested."
Did n have n conference with
Mr. COrteiyou?"
no. none AZ all"
II did not have any conferences
with reference 10 any contributions.
but only regarding the progress Of the
campaign. including meetings with
Senator Dick and Senator Scott" the
oil added.
II had M conferences regarding
/ contributions no added.
In he fall % 1905 were YOU inter.
ested In United States STEELE" he was
asked.
Maybe az a small shareholder. 2
do not know.
Archboid also denied having anv
Interest in any other TRUST" a. that
time Hc also denied being connect
ed With any railroad system. He said
ho had no conference regarding con
tributions with any railroad officials.
Then your action was limited 20
being a member ~ The Standard Oil
CO.. asked Clapp.
~ vas %anewercd Archhoid
! had ~ conference with any one