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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
FOR THE STATE FUND
Sheldon Tells of Harriman's
Contribution in 1904.
WAS SOUGHT BY C. N. BLISS
Money Did Not Go to the National
Committee.
GIFTS OF MORGAN AND FRICK
Former Republican Treasurer Testi-
fes Before Senate Investigat-
ing Committee.
WAS SOUGHT BY C. N. BLISS
GIFTS OF MORGAN AND FRICK

George r. Sheldon treasurer of the re-
publican national committee In 1905. to-
day told the Senate committee investi-
eating campaign funds his version of
the late Edward Fl. Harriman's contribu-
tion to the republican campaign of 1904.
Mr.. Sheldon said he knew unofficially
Fricl We're contributors in 1904. The late
Cornelius \. Bliss was treasurer then.
but Mr.. Sheldon was associated with
him in an unofficial capacity. He could
not remember the amounts which the
Morgan firm or Mr.. Frick gave in 1904
but classed them among the large con-
tributors to that campaign.
The books which Mr. Sheldon as treas
urer Kept in 1908 were produced for the
inspection Of the committee.
Asked About Hartman Contribution
Senator Paynter introduced the subject
of Edward Harriman's contribution. He
said he had observed it discussed in the
newspapers. and asked Mr.. Sheldon to
tell what. if anything. he knew about it,
That has all been printed-my letter
to Mr.. Roosevelt" responded Mr.. Sheldon
Il did not recall that you had written
anything. Tell US. anyway"
About two weeks before the election .
said Mr.. Sheldon, Gov. Odell. who was
state chairman came to Mr. Bliss then
treasurer of the republican national COM
mittee. and stated that whereas it was
perfectly clear that Mr.. Roosevelt would
be elected. the state ticket was in doubt
He asked for some money Mr.. Bliss
said he had no money, but he would see
l/hat he could do. He went to Mr.. Har-
riman and Mr.. Hartman got-Mr. Harri-
man with Mr.. Bliss-got together some
s2NooO and that money was handed to
the national committee
was 1t possible to use that money
without helping the national ticket as
well as the state ticket?" asked Senator
Paynter.
Il should say not" replied Mr. Shell
don.
1T went to the same hands that were
working for the national ticket?"
Yes, that is my recollection
Did Mr.. Hartman see any one else be-
fore he contributed? My memory of
events is little hazy." said Senator
Paynter.
4 assume that he did not" replied
Believed Roosevelt Was Uninformed
Wasn't IT a subject of correspond
ence between Mr.. Hartman and the
then Presidento''
NO, sir. MIR Roosevelt never knew
anything about 1T until long after the
election
What was there about a letter
which disappeared from Mr. Harri-
mans fiIeso"
i know nothing about the letter"
wasn't the public first apprised Of
this contribution through a letter the
President had written to Mr.. Harrt
man"
Il cannot tell you" said Mr.. Shell
don.
You said that Mr.. Roosevelt knew
nothing of II until after the election.
ny that You mean that you have no
knowledge of his knowing?'
Il had no knowledge,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
UP-TO-DATE LEANDERS.
Twelve of Them Had to Swim When
Their Motor Boat Sank.

BALDWIN. n. Y, July 25-That the
course of true love is not always a
smooth one was demonstrated here last
night in a manner which sufficiently con-
vinced twelve young men and equal
number of young women. The young men
started from here in a large motor boat
on a trip down Long Island Sound to
Point Lookout. where the young women
were awaiting them on the moonlit beach.
a mile from their destination the boat
struck a bar and sank. The young men
were compelled to take to the water,
swimming a few rods and wading the rest
of the way through the mud. They
finally reached their goal. though with
dripping clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
LABOR BILL DEAD?
Workmen's Compensation Killed for
This Session, Say Opponents.

The failure of the judiciary committee
OF the House to report the workmen 5
compensation bill today is believed by the
opponents of the measure to be the death
knell of this legislation during the pres
ent session. Representative Webb OF
North Carolina and the Georgia delega-
ton have successfully resisted the effort
of Representative Brantley of Georgia to
get this bill on the calendar. The meas
ure has received the appreciation of many
labor leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Success Is Expected.
OPPOSES CANAL REBATE.
Australian Senate Also Acts in Case
of Panama Waterway.

MELBOURNE. Australia, July 25-The
senate of the commonwealth OF Australia
today unanimously passed the resolution
adopted by the house of representatives
July in reference to the Panama ca
nal Its terms are as follows:
In the opinion of this house. any sys-
tenn providing for a bonus or rebate Of
canal dues to American shipping using
the Panama canal would be detrimental
to the interests of Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Trainmen Injured, Cars Demolished

JERSEY CITY, n. J.. July 25.-Several
trainmen were injured in collision this
morning between a freight train and an
empty passenger train at Hillsdale on the
New Jersey and New York railway. Four
passenger cars were demolished and the
tracks blocked for time. The trainmen
are not believed to be seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
CUMMINS HAS AMENDMENT
Progressives and Regulars Tinker
With House Bill.
DUTIES LOWERED so PER CENT
Measure Vetoed by President Last
Year-Tariff Boards Report
Again Ignored.

The democratic wool tariff bill. reducing
duties on all wooden products about ~
per cent from existing rates, was taken
up by the Senate today. under an agree
ment to vote upon it before adjournment.
When the Senate met at IL o'clock the
republican leaders were still undecided
as to the course they would pursue dur
ing the fight over the democratic meas
ure, but both regulars and progressives
began shortly after noon a series of con-
ferences designed to bring about COM
promise on a republican bill
Senate leaders expressed the hope that
an agreement might be reached on a re-
publican measure to be passed In place
of the democratic bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Comes Out for Direct Primary Law

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, July 25.-Judge
Dgburt f. Woodbury. of this city. until
recently chairman of the state board of
tax commissioners, has announced his
candidacy for the republican nomination
for governor on a platform favoring a
new direct primary law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Homer Pennock Dead.

NEW YORK, July 25-Homer Pen
mock owner of large mining proper
ties IN Colorado and Alaska, is dead
al MS home here. He was seventy
two years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
OPEN FIGHT IS BEGUN
ON NEW WATER RATE
W. S. BranSOn Refuses to Paw
Increase and Matter Will
Go to Courts.

The committee of seven representatives
OF the Board OF Trade. Chamber of Com
merce and various citizens associations
appointed to resist the increase in the
District water tax rate made its first
sign of resistance at the District build
ing this afternoon, when w. S Branson
chairman Of the committee on assess
ments OF the East Washington Citizens
Association residing at 1903 street
northeast, rendered to Charles c. Rogers
collector Of taxes. payment of his water
Dill at the old fiat minimum rate of
81. 80 instead of at the new rate of So.
Mr.. Branson who was accompanied by
Evan II. Tucker. president OF the East
Washington Citizens Association; A. +.
II. Holsten treasurer of the same or
ganiZation, and Alan .. Clephane, attor-
ney. explained to Mr.. Rogers that he be-
lieved the new rate to be illegal and con-
sequently would not pay it,
Payment Is Refused
Mr.. Rogers smilingly informed him that
he would have to refuse the payment at
the old rate. and that under the law the
water supply OF Mr. Branson's dwelling
would be cut off promptly August ! if
the tax was not paid.
The committee then left the District
building. 1t was arranged that Attorney
tiepiiihC Apply, pIODdDls tiliS dll
ernoon. to the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict OF Columbia for restraining order
TO prevent the water department from
cutting off the water supply at the Bran
son resident. This Will be a test case.
The old fiat rate on water was fixed at
30 for house on a sixteen-foot front
lot, and Mr.. Branson's lot is seven
teen feet wide he has heretofore paid
20 cents additional, or $3.50. The increase
in the rates this year now call for a pay
ment in his case of 500.
The old minimum rate for meter service
has been $50 for 1000 cubic feet of
water and :, cents for each lOD cubic feet
used in addition to this amount, while
the new minimum rate doubles by effect
ing charge of $40 for 100 cubic feet
of water and increases the additional rate
by l cent per 100 cubic feet of water
used, or a rate Of cents over the old
rate of } cents.
Success Is Expected.
Bristow Adams of the Rhode Island
Avenue Suburban Citizens Associa tion
who was largely instrumental in the ap-
pointment Of the special committee to
oppose the increased rates, discussed the
subject this afternoon, saying he is of
the opinion the courts will declare the
new rate illegal and that the situation
will be speedily remedied by the legal
action contemplated by the special COM
mittee now at work, and which has
chosen Mr. Branson's bill as the basis for
the test case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Amendments Offered.

Senator Cummins substitute for tariff
based on the report of the tariff board
was the chief amendment to the demo-
cratic bill pending when the Senate be-
gan work.
Republican members of the finance
committee had a further conference be-
fore the session opened to decide
whether another substitute should be
offered, to represent the views Of the
regular republican majority. No agree
ment was reached. however. on the pro-
posed plan of reintroducing the Smoot
wool bill.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina, the
democratic tariff leader. began the fight
for the passage of the House wool bill.
He declared 1t represented the mature
views OF democrats as to the amount OF
protection that should be given the wool
en- industry in the United States.
Senator Simmons declared the high rates
OF tariff in the wooden schedule Of the
ne-Aldrich law, now in force. con-
stftuted unjust and oppressive taxation
of the people" The republican party, he
said had violated it's pledges TO the peo-
pie by pa ssing that law and allowing it
to stand unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Campaign of 1908 Ignored.

II cduScu something OF surprise that
Chairman Clapp began TO question Mr..
Sheldon about the 1904 campaign instead
of the 1908 fight. when Mr.. Sheldon was
treasurer of the committee. Upon enter
ing the committee room, Mr. Sheldon laid
before the committee the duplicate of the
report of receipts and expenditures OF the
republican national campaign of 1908 filed
with the secretary of state at Albany,
y. Y.
There they are" exclaimed Mr. Shell
don. but Senator C1app preferred to uues-
ton him first about the preceding cam
paign- Mr.. Sheldon told of his connection
with Mr.. Bliss. treasurer in 1904.
DO you know OF any contribution in
1904 by any one connected with the
United States Steel Corporation in
uuired Senator Clapp
Knew of No Trust Contributions.
1T Is difficult to answer that: not 10
my personal knowledge" replied Mr..
Sheldon.
The witness gave similar answers 70
harvester trust. the sugar trust Stand
ard OIL. the American Protective League
and Manufacturers Association
When Senator Clapp asked for the wit
ness recollection as to any contribution
above $1,000 in 1904 Mr.. Sheldon mentioned
j. p. Morgan & Co. and III. C. Frick.
The witness said he was unable to state
definitely what others contributed to that
campaign, for he was confused as to the
contributors 10 the campaigns of lS9a
1900. 1904 and 1905.
''How do you happen to remember that
those two contributed in 1902" insisted
Senator Paynter.
Because they told me So
"Who told you, Mr.. Morgane'
mo: one Of his lrm and Mr. Frick per
sonally.''
What were the amounts contributed? ?''
II cannot recall" said Mr.. Sheldon.
The 1908 Fund, $1,655,51s.27.
Mr.. Sheldon was unable to recall from
memory what the republican national
committe received in the shape of con-
tributions. He had to refer to his books
to ascertain that 1t was 81 1855. .51S.27. He
declared that the books were absolutely
correct.
The Senate committee has been en-
New York to testify as to the Hartman
contribution. He may appear later. Both
Mr.. Hartman and Mr.. Bliss are dead
The committee has not taken up the
question of asking Mr. Roosevelt to tes-
tify the point.
MIR. Sheldon was excused today with
the understanding that he might be re-
ined the books Chairman Clapp stat
ed today that no definite announcement
could be made TO who would appear
as the next witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Cummins' Substitute.

The Cummins substitute bill was taken
up when Senator Simmons concluded.
Senator Cummins asked to have his meas
ure read. 1t presented a marked reduc-
tion in duties from the figures OF the ex-
less than those of the democratic House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Bill Once Vetoed.

The woolen bill taken up today is the
same one that President Taft vetoed dur
ing the extra session of Congress in 1911.
The tariff board made its woolen report
in December. but the democrats OF the
House. after study OF that report. re-
introduced the vetoed bill at the opening
OF the present session. 1t passed the
House and went to the Senate April =,
and was adversely reported by the Senate
finance committee May % Since that
time the measure has rested without
action on the Senate calendar
Senator Simmons declared the House
had acted after careful study of the
tariff boards report. Many Of the rates
OF the existing law are so high as TO be
prohibitive against imports he said. The
evils OF the Woolen tariff had been SO
thoroughly exposed to the people. he de-
clared, that ii needed little further dis
cussion In Congress. A revision of the
rates is universally demanded. he said
and 1t needed no report of the tariff boa I'd
to convince him that the present rates
are twice as high as they should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Senators Tilt.

Senator Simmons declared he did not
believe the majority of the people wanted
all tariff on raw wool abolished
CfGety per cent OF the democrats Of
the House voted In caucus for frse WOOL .
retorted Smith.
The Interchange between the two sena-
tors grew heated az Senator Smith de-
clared the demo~sats were trying to lead
the cou9:ry into conditions similar to
those that affected the sheep-raising in
dustry under the Wilson tariff law
He declared the Wilson law brough,
ruin to the country, and made soup
houses common" and the democrats had
not dared to more than .'feebly protest
against the passage of the republican
Ddngley tariff in 1897.
Senator Simmons declared that what.
ever the effect of the Wilson law, there
had not been that degree Of condemna
ton that exists against the presen,
Payne-Aldrich tariff law. He said there
had never been the general sentimen,
against a public measure that there i:
against the present tariff.
He declared that because OF the rob
berries made possible under that law the
names of senators and representati,e e.
prominently identified with its passage
were now held in opprobrium" by thI
peOple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Generally fair tonight and Fri
day; warmer Friday Light to mod
crate northwest to north winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
May Compromise.

Senator Simmons declared, during his
speech on the House bill, that the demo-
Gratis would undoubtedly accept less
reduction in the wooden tariff if 1t were
found impossible to pass the democratic
House bill.
Is there any understanding with sena-
tors on this side of the chamber" asked
Senator Smith of Michigan, republican
for the\passage of q compromise btll?'.
There Is no understandings replied
Senator Simmons, but if we cannot get
our bin and can get another that offers
substantial relief to the people, we will
undoubtedly take the other bill, no mat
ter whether 1t comes from the so-called
standpat republicans or where 1t comes
from
Senator Smith demanded of Senator
Simmons whether the latter favored free
wool.
mo, l do not" replied Simmons
IF the country is again to he led into
taking all protection off from raw WOO
the country ought to know it," shouted
Senator Smith.
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tcon.ln-ec - Second Page.)
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
BROKEN Arm
Sustained By ReV. Coleman In Fall
On The Ice

Rev. John Coleman, pastor of the
A. M. e. church, residing at 102 West
Walnut street, fell Wednesday after
noon and sustained broken arm
while waking on an ick walk. Rev.
Coleman stepped out of the back door
at his home with the intention of Sc
curing some water at the hydrant
when he slipped ON the ice and fell
with considerable force. In falling he
threw out his left arm to protect him
self from the fall and, as result,
the bone was badly fractured above
the elbow. A surgeon was summoned
and the fracture was reduced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
DISCHARGED
On Charge OF EmbGzzlemGnt
Was Cohen
But LeViSOn Prefers New
Charge Against Him

David Cohen, charged by Joseph
Levison of embezzlcment, was ar
raigned before Squire Perkins on
Wednesday afternoon for hearing
During the progress of the hearing
several of the witnesses were eX-
amincd, but sufficient evidence to bind
him over to the grand jury was not
forthcoming and the defendant was
discharged.
Immediately after the decision of
the justice, Levison swore out another
warrant for Cohen's arrest on the
same charge, embezzlement, but re-
duced the amount of money, which
he claims the defendant embezzled,
from $500, as was specified in the
first affidavit, to $1,000. Accordingly
Cohen was re-arrested and his hearing
was set for "Wednesday, March 9th, be-
fore Justice Perkins. He was releas-
ed under a $40O bond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Which Was Made At The In.
stance Of LeviSOn
Cohen Claims Charge Was
False And Malicious
And That His Credit And
Reputation We're Injured

David Cohen has commenced suit
in common pleas court against Joseph
Levison, asking damages in the sum
of $500.
Plaintiff says that on Feb 26, 1912,
the defendant falsely and maliciously,
and without reasonable and probable
cause, charged the plaintiff before
John w. Perkins, justice of the
peace in Knox county, with having
committed the offense of embezzle-
ment, and caused warrant to be is
sued, on which plaintiff was arrested
and imprisoned in the city prison at
Columbus for a period of Is hours
and was compelled to give bail. Cohen
says that at the trial of said cause
plaintiff was acquitted of said crime,
and SAID prosecution is wholly ended
and determined.
Plaintiff says that said charge and
arrest was published in newspapers
in Mt. Vernon and Columbus and that
his credit and reputation was injured
and that counsel fees, loss of time,
ETC., caused him a loss of $100. For
injury to his credit and reputation he
asks $4,000. e. ]. Shanfarber and l..
B. Houck for the plaintiff
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
TREASURE
IN GOLD
Said To Have Been Buried
Years Ago
On A COShOCIOn Co. Farm By
Eccentric Woman
Story Now Attracting Atten.
ilOn Of The Public
As The Farm Is To Be Sold
At Auction
The Buried Pot Is Said To
Contain About $l,5OO
(Coshocton Age)

When the Jane Graham Farm or
some 200 acres, in Virginia township
sells, there will be considerable specu-
lation on the part of the new owner
whether or not he has bought mys-
terious pot of gold along with the
productive acres.
The farm is to be sold soon at auc-
tion, as advertised in The Age by the
present owners, Messrs. Jack Randles
and Virgil Burkelew. This item by
the way is not an advertisement, even
though it may attract the attention
to the land and the sale.
For many years the land was owned
by Miss Jane Graham, who was &C.
centric. That she was rich none gain
said, and persistent rumor had it, at
the time of her death about three
years ago, that she had buried a pot
of gold containing between $1,000 and
$500 in U. S. gold coin, somewhere on
the farm. She was known to have
is said to have expressed her Onion
that she would rather bury money
where only she knew where to get it
than to trust it to any of the banks.
When Sheriff Mcdonald was teach
ing school he had often been called
by the old lady to come down and as
eist her in computing interest, and
was always adjured to keep perfectly
quiet about it and say nothing to any
one. She always maintained an air
OF mystery on matters pertaining to
money, and the story of the buried
treasure is widely accredited Many
people are sincere in their belief that
If systematic excavation were carried
on, that somewhere on the 200 acres
there would be upturned an iron vessel
fairly bulging with gold coins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
BAD CASH
Given His Foot By James
Smith While ChOpping

James Smith, farmer residing near
Millwood, was the victim of very un-
fortunate accident which occurred
while he was cutting logs on his farm
Thursday morning. He was welding
an axe when the blade descended on
his foot, cutting it badly.
Mr.. Smith, in company with George
McMillen, was engaged in trimming a
fallen tree trunk when his axe blade
glanced from a branch and struck his
left foot just below the instep. The
axe cut entirely through the foot, the
cash being made lengthwise. Forum
ately, this was the case or the toes
and a portion of the foot would have
been cut off. -
AS soon as the accident occurred
Mr.. McMillen bound small orpe
around the leg just above the, ankle
thus stopping the circulation of blood
through the foot to a certain degree
However, before a physician could be
summoned from Danville the injured
man suffered a great deal from loss
of blood. He is in greatly weakened
condition, but his recovery will fol
low.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
GUILTY
Of Bribery Acknowledged
By RugglGS
And Is Given A Fine OF $500
And Costs

Columbus, O., Feb. 2s-George L.
Ruggles, formerly of the Ruggles-Gale
company, blank book manufacturers
and stationers of Columbus, entered a
plea of guilty today before Judge Dill.
lon to the indictment charging him
with the bribery of William Ball. form
erly chief clerk in the state fire mar.
shal's office. He acknowledged Civ.
ing Ball 500 bribe in 1904 to influ.
ence him In purchasing supplies. Judge
Dillon imposed fine of $500 and costs
on Russles. It is expected that the
other indictments against Rugsles
will be nollied.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
DON'T KNOW As c's

Superintendent Fitzgerald of the
Wooster schools was very much sur
prised and the teachers in the high
school were perplexed when they
found that per cent of the high
school pupils could not write the let
ters of the alphabet correctly. Most
of the pupils got all the letters but
could not place them In their proper
order. The teachers tried to offer the
excuse that 1t was merely carelessness
In the high school students that they
made mistakes In writing the alphabet.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
BASKET BALL TEAM
Goes To Delaware To Take Part In
The Tournament

The Mt. Vernon high school basket
ball team in charge of Manager Hoy
Russell and Captain Postle left this
afternoon for Delaware, Ohio, where
they will take part in the state high
school basket ball tournament which
will decide the state championship of
high school teams. The locals are
confident that they will make an ex-
cellent showing and that they will
have good chance to finish high in
the average. Those who went were
Russell, Postle, zimmerer, Seavolt,
Sapp, Shireman, Brown and Altenburg.