The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-23
BLISS TOLD ARCHBOLD
T. r. APPRECIATED GIFT

1925 900, and to corroborate or repud-
late Senator Boies Penroses state
ments of the circumstances attend
ing that gift, made on the floor OF the
senate. II was known, however, In
addition the senatorial inquisitors ex
pected to grill the trust magnate on
his other alleged political activities
Nine o'clock is an almost unpre-
cedented hour for meetings on the
senate side OF the capitol and the
hearings was delayed more than half
an hour waiting for a quorum OF the
committee Archbold and Penrose
we're among the early arrivals. Arch
bold came In unostentatiously and
took seat waiting his call to the
stand. Finally quorum was secured
and the following committee members
seated:
Senator's Clapp (Rep.. Mimi, chair
man: Jones (Rep., WASH; Oliver
. tRep., Penna.), and Pomerene (Dem.,
Ohio)
When the meeting was called to
order. Senator Penrose wanted 10
know II Ii was proper TO admit news
papermen to the hearings
The hearings so far have been pub
lic," Clapp responded Il can see no
reason to change the rules"
Senator Clapp indicated that Arch
bold would be quizzed at length re-
garding George 3. Cortelyou's testi.
mony that no Standard Oil money
was given In 1904 to the Republican
committee. Clapp had Cortelyou's
testimony TO prepare questions.
Clapp then disappointed vast
oHr fNf h. nrla 10
only senators and representatives and
hearing room.
There was scraping for chairs
and a shutting of feet as the reluct-
ant spectators slowly withdrew. Dur
ing this delay, Archbold tossed New
York paper over to Penrose and said:
Here senator, IL you want 10 see
what kind of a man you are. read IhS
paper"
The paper bitterly assailed Pen.
rose.
The senator's face did not shine
with pleasure as he followed Arch
holds suggestion.
Delay In arrival OF Senator Pomer-
enc caused Impotence. Penrose sug-
gested that the committee go ahead,
but Clapp refused. Clapp also re-
fused permission to have fiashlight
photographs taken.
II don't see any objection" said
Penrose. This is the day OF the lime
light I'd be very glad 10 be photo
graphed in this distinguished com
pany think moving pictures would
help. Visits OF Mr. Bliss, 10 No. %
Broadway would help some"
They can't photograph dead
men," said Clapp
But they can do IL with forged
letters, retortcd Penrose.
I'm delighted with the chairman's
ruling" Archbold interjected.
There will be no photographs OF
this committee" was Clapps en-
phatic answer. Although I am in
favor OF the utmost publicity"
Pomerene arrived at 9:45 and
few minutes later ArchboId was
called TO the witness stand.
He was sworn with appraised hand
and gave his name and residence.
Senator Clapp conducted the direct
examination.
'In 1904 was the vice-presi-
dent OF the Standard Oil Co. said
Archbold. I'm prefacing his testimony.
do you recall when Mr.. Bliss
died7'' asked Cfapp.
II do not"
What contributions did you make
70 the Republican campaign Of
1907.
II made two contributions. said
Archbold, Zone to Mr.. Bliss OF $780,
900 and $4,000 to Senator Penrose.
-.
WAS given TO Mr.. Bliss In currency
We were alone In my ONCE, 26 Broad.
way. Mr. Bliss sent me a receipt