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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

oranges. lemons, peaches, apricots,
cherries. Strawberries, etc., at 100 West
Main street, Reynolds l. Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Moore, living
six miles south of the city in Timber
Creek township, are parents Of a
daughter, born this afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Mrs. Jay Gould. Of Liscomb, spent
the day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Stanton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

My property located on Church and
Fourth streets is still on the market
for sale. Must sell soon. Any one
wanting to invest will find it to their
interest to see me. Theodore Johnston.
Times Republican office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

S Notice, Sovereigns OF the w. NV,
Woodmen Circle and the public: You
are invited to attend the unwilling OF
the monument of Sow A. D. Harlan
Sunday, June 90, at $50 p. m. in the
Albion cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Mrs. H. H. Nichols, who is patient
at st. Thomas hospital, where she
passed thru a surgical operation a few
days ago. is improving nicely. and is
| able to sit up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The regular excursion to Mercedes
Texas. will leave here next Tuesday
Remember, our private car is not at
tached to the regular land excursion
train. See US at once for information
Get your proper routing and have your
berth reserved. Theo. A. Brown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The National Wooden Mills have a
long lease on their building and SO they
will be here to make good any defect
that is ever found in their tailoring.
Other firms may come and go, but this
firm stay here, ready to substantiate
all their statements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
was entertained Thursday afternoon
at the church by Mrs. T. b. Haines
assisted by Mesdames J. F. Hobbs. A.
e. Myers, J. w. Boggie, and L. g.
Crawford. Work was provided for the
LADIES' and short program was given,
consisting Of an especially pleasing
piano trio by Hope Hobb, Grace Lem
nox and Esther Elder: a group Of songs
by Miss Ruth Haines, with Mrs. Haines
as accompanist; and a piano duet by
Hope Hobbs and Grace Lennox. A
social hour and the serving Of refresh
ments followed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

DR.. H. c. Mueller's Methodist Sunday
school class Of girls. known as the
Sigma Betas. accompanied by Dr. and
Mrs. Mueller and the latter's sister.
Miss Schultz, ofi1owa City, enjoyed a
picnic THURSDAY afternoon at the SOL
diers' home. A picnic supper was a
feature. and the crowd remained for
the band concert
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Mr.. J. J. Mckim, OF ST. Louis, is
IN the city for weeks visit with his
mother, Mrs Ella McKim
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The State Street United Evangelical
Aid Society was entertained Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. Peter Schechter,
SOB Bromley street. No business ses-
sion was held, on account Of the small
attendance. The afternoon was spent
socially and with the usual sewing,
and the hostess served lunch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The Glover Club was entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. e. N. Ed
sail. :,312 South First street. The after
noon was spent in sewing, and the hos
tess was assisted in serving a light
lunch by her sister in law. Miss
Marcia Edsall. The club will meet
next with Mrs. D. q. Stately, 400 East
Linn street, on July II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

The Norwegian Ladies' Aid Society
was entertained Thursday all day al
the Ole Sine home, four miles south
west Of the city, hostesses with Mrs
Slime being Mesdames E. Sine, A. But
ton, s. Chormoe, and T. Loney They
served a picnic dinner on the lawn
which proved a delicious repast. The
regular business session was held in
the afternoon. Forty were present,
and the trip was made In hayracks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Miss Nina Hutson arrived home
Thursday evening from a five weeks
visit at Glasgow, KY, and Fort Wayne,
Ind. At Fort Wayne Miss Hutson Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. C. C. Fredericks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Just in, fresh line Of photo sup
plies. Ansco films, Cyko paper. The
Camera Shop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-28

Twenty five per cent discount on
porch furniture at Nickel Furniture
Comnany.
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believe it to be 80. and not only believed It
but hoped Tor the desired result | want
to assure you that | was oniy too glad to
have been able to take part IN the couven-
tion which recognized what was your due.
and | believe every one very heartily ac-
corded il and will a. heartily work for II ~
l go aboard the steamer tonight and We
sail early tomorrow morning aud shall
he absent about Two months but shall he
in close enough communication TO exercise
my influence SHOULD IL be necessary before
nay return. Yours sincerely.
r.. II lI.RRIMAH.
in reply to this. Mr.. Roosevelt wrote
his we'll known lett"r that has figured in
the Hartman Roosevelt controversy, in
forming the railroad man that he would
want TO see him upon his return. Here
il the letter;
MY DEAR Mn. H,EGiNiaN I thank YOU
for your letter A. soon n yOu come home
| shall want to see you The fight will
doubtless be hot thea. II has been real
pleasure to ee-"Ou this year Very truly
yours. ThtoppRE RoosEyELr.
On September % Mr.. Hartman. upon
his return to New York from abroad
wrote to the President:
DEAN Mr.. President. | was very glad
to receive your note Of June Goth last. while
| was in Europe. | am now getting the
matters that Accumulated during my ab-
sence somewhat cleared up, and il Won
think II desirable will 20 to You AZ any
time, either now or later. II seems to mo-
that the situation could not he in bettrr
shape. Yours sincerely.
l. H. lIARRInAN.
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wrote me before did not feel the situation
was that | was warranted in asking you
To TAX. the trouble to come down here
but IN view of the trouble over the stat"
ticket In New York. | should much like 10
have a few words with you. DO Won th'nN
vou can get down here within a few DAYS
and take either lunch or dinner with me?
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The la,ters introduced in evidence in
cludrd all those written 10y Hartman 10
MIR Roosevelt and the latters replies i'm
mediately following the 1904 election
These are the letters in which MIR. Harri-
man undertook to comply with the suR-
gcSl ion made by MIR Roosevelt in his com
munication Of October II. 1904. when he
said that IN few weeks hence. before he
wrote hls annual message. Il will get you
down to discuss certain Government
matters not connected with the CAIN
palGn.
ii was when Mr. Hartman undertook
after election to conStrue this aS an mvi-
tation to discuss at the White House the
railroad feature Of the Presidents forth J.
coming message that Mr. Roosevelt
turned and denied that he had had any
thought of the railroads when he referred
before election TO Government matters.
He had in mind, he contended. only cur
rency legislation. The change Of tone in
the Roosevelt letters before and after the
election seemed apparent.
The correspondence between MIR, Harri-
man and Roosevelt cont inued, however,
even after the episode in regard to the
President + message. Ii has assumed a
sitter and more formal tone On Deoem-
her 90, 1894 Mr.. Hartman wrote as fol-
lows
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Then followst tho we'll known correspond
ence between President Roosevelt and Mr..
Hartman, which as the latter has charged
resulted in his visit TO Washington and
being importuned to raise $3.50 900 to save
the day for Mr. Roosevelt in New York
practical ren" letter. Mr.. Hartman in
asserting that Roosevelt, called him to
Washington 10 persiiadc him TO help out
in the New York situation always pointed
TO this letter from the President, written
October 10. 1904;
My DEAR MIR. HARRIMAN. when YOU
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A More Formal Tone,

Sir, | am informed that there is likely
10 be II vacancy. by resignation, in tn"
Chief Just iccship of the Territ ory of Arizona
~ an early date, and if so. | wish TO COM
mend 10 your consideration for appoint
m"nt tothr position the Hon. W ", Stillwell
Of Phoenix, Ariz., bar, who has been prac-
Using for some years in tn" courts oi
Arizona. and who has very excellent stand
in.; ~ n man and lawyer. A. one time h"
wa> one OF the Judges Of the supreme
Court of Arizona, holding his appointment
a. understood. from President Hayes.
! respectful suggest that Mr., Stillwell s
Willingness TO accept the position HfordS :
an excellent opportunity for the selection
of what ! believe TO be the very hest man
for one OF the Territorial Judgeships,
Secretary Loeb replied:
MY DEAR Mn. lfARRIMAH: Your letter OF
the 10Th inst, in behalf Of Hon. W. W, still
well has been received and in reply | would
say that the President does not know that
thar, would be such a vacancy as YOU men
tion lie will, howver very carefully
LOOK the matter up,
On January -, 1905, Mr. Hartman
wro te to President Roosevelt, again sug-
gesting Chief Justice Edward Kent for
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Governor of Arizona and ". II. Stillwell
to succeed Kent on the bench.
On January ~ Mr.. Harriman's secre-
tary arrangedian appointment with the
President for a MIR. von krumhaar,
His photographer. wrote Loeb,
Should he here a quarter before and
have his camera all set up
On January ~ Mr. Hartman again
wrote in regard to the Governorship of
Arizona a. follows:
DFAE Nh. PRESIDENT 7 am Informed that
Mr. u. 4. Fowler of Arizona will he urged
for appointment ns Governor Of Arizona
TO succeed GOV. Brodie and wish to say
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Prevention IA tetter than cure. You're
sincerely, r. n. HARhrMAH.
Here Is the last Roosevelt letter to Har-
riman. dated February fs. 1895:
My DEAR Mn. HARR,NAN-1 was sorry
not TO be able TO make an appointment wi'i
you, hut Of course was M to my cavs i'm.
mediaicly after the wedding. and on Suuda"
have 10 make a rule to sec no one eNccri
in altogether exceptional cases IN the c'e-
ming and you are leaving on tho o'cinc.
train.
" was a pretty Wedding. was t. nr''
Handled the e2no.oOO runa
TegethofY testified that Mr.. 'Harrin,n,
spoke to him in regard To the $3.50, 900 tl,,t
he raised for the 1904 campaign fund
Mr.. Hartman talked with him on tina
subject in the latter part of 1907.
he remarked" said Mr. TeSethcT.
that he had been importuned by Mr..
Roosevelt TO come to Washington and he
had gone. and tho result Of his visit was
that at Mr.. Roosevelt's request he had
raised this money"
How much9" asked Chairman Clapp
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
was S5O.0OO."
Mr. TcgethofY testified further that
hc was cognizant OF the fund when the
money was being raised. In fact he had
received the checks that made up the fund.
He testified that there were two checks
for S5O.Nn each besides Mr.. Harriman's
check. He did not recall who were the
signers Of the checks They were not
signed by the donors. but were sent around
to Mr.. Harriman's Office by brokerage
firms.
Mr. TegethoT testified that he gave these
checks to Mr.. Hartman and that Mr.
Hartman turned them over to Judge
Robert Lovett. who was then his attorney.
Mr. Tegethoff testified that Mrs Harri.
man had no other letters Of her late hus-
band referring to campaign contr ibu.
tions.
Asked Hartmann Ala Early.
Letters introduced at to-days hear
ing showed that George b. Cortelyou.
chairman of Mr.. Roosevelt's 1904 cam
paign. made an effort to get Z. H. Har-
rlnlan TO serve as member OF the
auxiliary committee Of the Republican
National Committee" This committee
apparently was to help raise money. but
the personnel was not to be made pub
lie Here is a letter written by Mr.. Cor
telyou on July 20. 1904. to Mr.. Harri-
man:
MY DEAR SIN: After conference with
'he HON IoIheHus ~ Bliss ueas-
urer Of the Republican national Com.
mittee. I write to say that 1t would
give US great pleasure II you could
see your way clear to serve on
the auxiliary committee OF the Republi-
can National Committee. II YOU can with
out embarrassment serve on the commit
tee ] should be Glad to be advised at the
earliest possible moment. and Mr.. Bliss
rardinr detail, please consider this COM
hunica,lon en,irely ,,o,, personai, ns .ne com
m'''ee ,s not 10 I've puo,e'y ..S a,"ouu'
'c""""'
Charles A. Peabody. president Of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company and
formerly Mr.. Harriman's lawyer. took
the stand after Mr.. Tegethof had left
the chair. Mr. Peabody testified that on
two occasions he had discussed campaign
contributions with Mr.. Hartman. 1'he
first time was toward the end OF October,
in 1904.
A. pooLoI,, shorad nc 80, ~ ,ho,o
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Hartman Asks Appointments.

IN December os. 1909, Mr. Hartman
EppeIrs for the first time interested in
appointment. 10 he made by President
Roosevelt. On that date he wrote this
letter to NJ Roosevelt
DEAF Mn PRESIDENT. | have been re-
Cues'ed 10 indorse Mr.. W. G.. Ralston as
candidate for naval officer at san Fran
cisco which 'heerfully do.
h. H. HARRIMAN.
10 this President Roosevelt replied two
days later in personal communication:
Ny DtAR MG HARRIM.N, | have Just
received "our letter about the appointment,
Of Mr.. Halston There are one or two point =
IN reference TO the case which ! should like
10 60 over with you If yol feel that y0l
'are to come 10 Washington Is thero "A
chance of your doing so; Very truly yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
On January 3 Mr., Hartman again wrote
in regard to the Ralston appointment:
DEAR Mn PRESIDENT | thank you for
- your prompt reply to my letter reyardn z
hke appointmen of MIR Rals,on
am informed that he has been indorsed
by many Of San Francisco's leading bust
ness men. who stand in the first rank. some
~ whom requested me TO take an interest
In the matter. and cheerful!y complied by
Writing you. as ! happened to have per-
soma and favorable acquaintance with Mr.
Ralston.
II is hardly Of importance enough for me
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On June 2s was the first letter referring
to Mr.. Roosevelt nomination for Presi-
dent. II was written by MI. Hartman as
follows:
DEAR Mr. President: did not intend 10
direct attention to what | believe TO be in
yitable. but ] may say now that | do
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
RAMMED
AND SUNK
(By United Press Leased Wire

(By United Press Leased Wire
NORFOLK, Vt, Feb. 3.-The
crippled British steamer Pomeran
which yesterday rammed the Ham,
liner Allegheny,
causing the latter vessel to sink
100 miles off the Chesapeake
capes, arrived at Hampton Roads
today, carrying the rescued pas
sengers and Grew of the Allegheny.
The United States revenue cutter
Onondaga accompanied the Pome-
ran to the coast and then return
ed to sea-
The Allegheny was en- route
from New York to Central Amer
lea and the West Indies.
The collision occurred during a
violent snow storm.
The Norwegian fruit steamer
Cecil today towed the three-mast-
ed schooner George Truitt, laden
with lumber, into Newport News.
Both ships are badly damaged.
They collided yesterday near the
scene of the Pomeran collision.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
FIGHTING BOY
IS JAILED

Thomas Petrie. former messen-
ger boy. was lodged in the city
jail last night charged with fight
ing. 1t Is alleged that Petrie,
with another boy who escaped,
had been laying" for @. l.. Mid
daugh. night clerk for the West
ern Union Telegraph company, for
some time. Petrie attacked Mid
daugh last week and gave him a
severe beating.
Last night he and the other boy
waited until Middaush went to his
lunch about IL O'Clock. felled him
and were proceeding to beat
him up" when Detective ID. o.
Smith and Jailer Calsins arrived
on the scene.
Petrie was arrested about a
year ago for putting the eye of a
japanese out by poking him with
an umbrella.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
Labor Angered
By Merchants

Business Agent Burns of the
Central Labor council today came
out with flat statement that not
only were men being employed on
the work being done in the taber-
nacle for the food and manufac-
turers' exhibit, under the auspices
of the Retail Merchants associa-
ton, at $3.50 a day, less than the
union scale, but that one man was
working 10 hours for so day.
This man claimed he was working
to keep his family from absolute
starvation. Labor men are pre-
pairing retaliatory movement in
an effort to force the management
to live up to union regulations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
SINK FUND LEVY
IS NOW AVAILABLE

Treasurer Freeland and Deputy
Ed White made a good deal last
night when they got Stacy Carroll
Mosser, bond broker, to agree to
turn back to the city sinking
fund $4,000 of Nisqually power
bonds.
This will put the sinking fund
levy at work at once earning In
terest and will save the city con.
siderable money.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
STEAMERBURNS
IN MID OCEAN
(By United Press Leased Wire.

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Wireless
messages from the Norwegian
steamer Texas today say she
passed steamer on fire northeast
of the Virginia capes. The iden-
tity of the blazing vessel is un-
known, but she is believed to be q
freighter from Liverpool.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3-The Brit
ish steamer Concols of Liverpool
is on fire, according to a wireless
message received, 800 miles off
the Virginia capes. The crew
has deserted the burning vessel in
the life boats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
ALIVE AFTER He Went
TO HIS OWN FUNERAL
From the Denver Republican.

w. A. Thompson. proprietor of
the Cecil hotel at Hamiota, Mani
toba, is probably the only man in
town who knows what 1t is to at
tend his own funeral.
Seven years ago Thompson says
he picked a pimple on his nose,
got blood poison, was operated on
at Los Angeles and had a kidney
taken out and the doctors said
he was dead. They had the flu
neral, the preacher preached a
fine sermon, the pallbearers start
ed and had him ready to shove
into the hearse when he began
kicking the lid off the casket.
Thompson says he changed his
mind about entering the pearly
gates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
SACRIFICES LIFE IN
FIRE BOX, SAVE BOSS

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
RENO, New, Feb. 3.--Sacrific-
Ing his own life to save his boss.
Laigi Framaschlni, a boilermak-
er's helper, today rescued II. l..
Briskell, boilermaker, from death
in the poisoned fumes of a loco
motive firebox at Sparks Bris-
kell entered the flrebox to clean 1t
and was overcome by the foul
gases. Framaschini went to his
assistance, pulled him out, but
was himself overcome. Italian
Ilaborers found both men uncon-
|scious. Briskell soon revived.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
Suspects Cannot
Be Identified

Detectives Geary and Milone
arrested Frank Jones, Frank Cox
and Ernest Young yesterday aft
ernoon on suspicion of having held
up the Pacific Heights butcher
shop. The men could not be iden-
titled. Frank Jones, according to
the detectives, is an ex-convict.
The men stated that they had
been working for Mr.. King in Sc
attic. Mr.. King, it was found out
later, was King county, where they
had been sentenced for petty Of
lenses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
ARMED CROWDS
IN IRELAND

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, Feb. 3.-That from
sixty to eighty thousand men, anil
mated by intense hatred over
what they term the treachery OF
Winston Churchill, first lord OF
the admiralty. In advocating home
rule for Ireland, will gather in
Belfast February 8 at the big
meeting there. Is the announce
ment made today in the Morning
Post.
The Posts Belfast correspond
ent says that 10000 Of the men
present will be armed with re-
volvers, and a large majority OF
them will carry clubs which will
be one foot longer than the police
batons.
Dublin castle authorities believe
that 1t will require 1000 troops
to keep order.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
Ran Into Bricks
Wants Damages

G. G. Stevens ran into a pile of
brick left in the road in front of
the Steilacoom asylum and was
ditched. His automobile was
damaged $500.
Now the question is who will
pay him.
1t Is up to the state but the
state cannot be sued. So Stew
ems applied to the county COM
missioners. The county is not
liable directly but Stevens should
be recompensed. Deputy Prose-
cutor Remain will go to Olympia
and try to get the state to pay
the bill.
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KILLS Three
and SUICIDES.

when they returned home from
school.
The entire Mainland family
were in the last stages of tuber-
culosis. Five other members of
the family, including Mrs. Maih-
land, the mother, died from the
disease during the past four years.
William Mainland, surviving
member of the family, said today
his brother suggested yesterday
that the family take poison to
escape a slow death. When his
plan was not approved, it is
charged, he killed the others and
then committed suicide in an in
sane effort to carry out his
scheme
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1By United Press Leased Wire.)
APPLETON, Wis, Feb. g.
Three of the surviving members
of the Maitland family here to-
day declare that Louis Mainland,
his son John, aged eight years,
and his daughter Dora, 16 years
old, found dead yesterday on their
farm near Binghampton, were
murdered by William Mainland,
81, another son, who then COM
mitted suicide. Domestic troubles
which brought on temporary in
sanity is said to have been respon-
sible for the tragedy. The bodies
Of the victims were found by the
three surviving sons of Maitland
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Favor Deneen;
Scott at Teddy

(Iiy United Press Leased Wire.)
CHICAGO, Feb. By a vote
of SCI to 1913, Cook county repub-
licans. in convention hero today.
rejected a resolution endorsing
Theodore Roosevelt for the re-
publican presidential nomination.
The announcement OF the vote was
received with cheers. The con-
vention unanimously endorsed
Governor Charles S. Deneen for
reelection. and when this was
made known Governor Deneen an
nounced his candidacy for a sec
ond term as chief executive of IL
linois.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-03
MARRIED BLISS
WAS SHORT

George Lee got married Janu-
airy 2.
On January 10 he says he dis
covered his wife fraternizlng In a
very unlawful way with Ed Ewing
in hoetl room and he had a war
rant issued for the arrest of Ew-
ing for lewdness.
Constable Morebacher brought
Ewing to jail last evening to
await trial.
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RUFF WILL Be
BIG WITNESS
(By United Press Leased Wire. J

10y hhtttu 1feSS Leased Wife.D
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. g.
Abe Ruef is to take the stand as
a witness In the trial of former
Mayor Eugene f. Schmitz before
Judge Lawlor on indictments
charging bribery in connection
with the fixing of gas rates.
That the convicted ex-political
boss Is to testify was made GER
tain today when District Attorney
Fickert presented an affidavit
setting forth that Ruef Is a ma
terial and Indispensable witness
and secured an order upon War
den Hoyle OF San Quentin prison
directing that he be brought to
San Francisco whenever the pros
ecution desires to take his testi-
mony.