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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
HELD FOR DEFAclNG FLAG.
Striker Arrested for Displaying ~. w.
W." on U. S. Banner.

Clinton, Mass.-In a parade of strik-
ers of the Lancaster mills Stanilous
Chiavarus, Greek. who was carrying
an American flag. was arrested for de
facing the flag, which bore the letters
81 W. W."
The Greek was taken to the police
station. A revolver was found in his
hip pocket, and an additional charge
of carrying concealed weapons was
made against him
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
NEGRO ELkS RESTRAINED.
Can't Use Name Of White Mems Order
by Courts RuIino,

Albany, N. Y.-The Improved Bene-
VIOLENT and Protective Order of Elks of
the World" negro organization,
must adopt another name which con-
tains no reference to the Elks, and its
members must not wear the Elks en-
blem, according to decision by the
Court of Appeals.
The action was brought by the Ben
evolent and Protective Order of Elks,
Incorporated.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
Democrats.
AMERICAN CONSUL KILLED.
r. D. Hill Falls over Staircase Rail In
Hotel at Frankfort

Frankfort-on-the-M Main. = Frank d.
Hill, of Minnesota, American Consul
General here, was killed by falling
over the railing of the staircase in the
Frankfuerter Hof. He was found on
the ground floor with broken skull.
1t is assumed the fatal accident was
caused by a spell of giddiness.
Mr. Hill lived at the Fran kfuerter
Hof There were no actual witnesses
of Mr.. Hills fall.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
KENTUCKY TOWN IN ASHES.
Business Section of Lebanon Junction
Burns with S25o,ooo Loss.

BUTTS WITH S4oU,UUU LOSS.
Lebanon Junction, Ky.-The bust
ness section of LehCGon Junction was
wiped out by fire, which swept the
length of the towns main street. Thir-
teen business buildings and three resi-
dences were consumed and the two
general stores and the hotel which re-
main were badly damaged.
The fire originated in the third
floor of the store of A. Davis and
spread rapidly. A special train
brought fire apparatus from Louis
vile, thirty miles away, but the fire
had burned itself out or had been
checked before this help arrived. The
loss is estimated at from 100000 to
$25O,000
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A Boston professor is quoted as say
ing that 1000 westerners could re-
store rural New England to its former
prestige M-m-m Well, 1t took near
ly that number Of New Englanders to
make a prestige for the west.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A Pennsylvania woman, charged
with having ten husbands, has been
sentenced to a year in Jail. If the
Jury had been made up of spinsters
nothing short Of capital punishment
would have sufficed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

shington.-Further reports from
Cuba placed more serious aspect on
the negro uprising there, in the minds
of the State Department officials. The
matter of sending one more warship to
Cuban waters to back up the request
made for protection of American life
and property was discussed at the
State Department.
The abundance with which the ne
groes are supplied with arms in all
the provinces in which they have TAX
en- to the field, is source of consid-
cradle perpleXity to the State Depart
ment officials. This fact has given
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

We see by the papers that two Los
Angeles girls rescued two young men
from the angry deep. This being leap
year, there can be no doubt about the
sequel
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A five-story pickle factory in Chi
cago was destroyed by fire the other
day. But, then, one could hardly
expect pickle factory to be pre-
served
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

There is no fresher or better topic
than baseball.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A food expert advises us to eat less
wheat and more rice. but we have a
vague suspicion that he is doing press
agent work for chop suey factory.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

China now has a native aviator Of
its own. Very likely China before
long will go to talking about the back
ward civilization of the occident.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

According to a fashion authority,
ttyles in women's hats this year are
to be more sensible" Going to raise
garden truck on them?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

That story of a workman who fell
21 stories in New York and caught a
rope several times on his way down
and remarked ON reaching the ground
that he felt a little dizzy, certainly
lgives the reader dizzy feeling
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
RESTRICTS SALE OF FRIAR LAND
House Limits Corporations to Pur-
chase of $500 Acres in Philippines.

Washington.-The House passed the
bill forbidding the sale of Friar lands
in the Philippines to corporations in
larger quantities than $500 acres and
to individuals in larger tracts than 40
acres The measure makes the status
of the Friar lands the same as that of
the public lands.
The bill allows the Philippine Legis-
lature the right to change the areas
in special leases
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
ROOT WILL BE CHAIRMAN.
No Foundation in Report That He
Would Not Accept Place.

Would Not Accept Place.
Washington.-Sen Elihu Root
said he had no intention OF declining
the temporary chairmanship of the
national Republican convention at
Chicago. He made it plain also that
he will not be forced into declining
by any threat of Col. Roosevelts
friends. In statement he said:
There is no foundation whatever
for he story that ! contemplate Seci;n-
ing to act as temporary chairman"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Certain dreamers talk about the mil
lennium, but 1t will only come when
baseball fans take the word of the
umpire without a murmur
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A Chicago reformer advocates the
employment of policewomen in plain
clothes. No use-they wouldn't wear
'em!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

King Georges doctor says that Chi
cago is pretty place. Anyway. most
of the campaign portraits have come
down.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Amateur gardeners should be In
formed that 1t is not necessary to
plant string beans to the music of
mandolins.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

The price of gasoline has gone up
as we'll as the price of hay. This is
where the auto has nothing on the
horse
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

II appears to be absolutely useless
to dispute with a locomotive for the
right of way at a grade crossing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Japanese children, it is said, are
taught to write with both hands. 1t
takes a halfnelson 20 master that Ian
guage.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

The best barefoot dance of them all
is the one the youngster does on the
brink of the swimmin' hole.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A Chicago pastor refuses to marry
couples who are not physically sound,
but we presume he winks at lovesick-
ness.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Despite the war of determination on
the mosquito and fly last year, the cru
sade will begin as usual this year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Every woman knows that she can
be her own beauty doctor, but prefers
the work of more experienced mas
seur.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A London court is trying to decide
what is a "sardine." Even the small
fish get their day in court.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

One person who need not be told that
the baseball team is in town is the Of
fee boy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Remember the cake walk? Perhaps
the day will come when we can ask
the same question about rag time.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

The bleachers are never willing TO
admit that hostile umpire was born
free and equal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Also It is we'll not to forget that
there is certain amount OF healthy
exercise in swatting the fly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

II any person thinks that free
.peech is restricted in this country lei
him go to baseball game.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

There is reason to suspect that the
exnressive slang phrase. Never
again!" originated on moving day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

The wireless is fast being consid-
cred the greatest invention of the
age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31
STANDING OF THE CANDIDATES.
Headquarters Give Out Their Latest
Information.

Washington.-The standing of the
Presidential candidates, according to
the latest information received at the
respective headquarters, is as fol-
lows:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

A lady named Yik Yug Ying is re
ported to be at the head of the woman
suffrage movement in China. Nobody
can accuse her Of not being Y's
woman.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Fortified by statistics, swat the first
fly, and kill 1927. ,595,671 other
flies.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

Thank goodness. the circus never
threatened us with farewell tour.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-05-31

The baseball knocker is simply u
peactionary In the field of sport.
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24
ARCHBOLD SAYS 7. R.
KNEW Of It
CONTINUED From Page One)

had made to the campaign of 1904.
well II made two contributions to
the republican campaign In 1904. one
to Cornelius N. Bliss of 100000 and
one to Senator Penrose of s25,000,"
replied Mr.. Archbold.
DO you know when the contribu-
tions of 100000 TO the republican
campaign fund was made?" asked
Senator Clapp.
Il have not the date In mind" said
Mr.. Archbold, nor have had time
thoroughly to search with reference to
II My best recollection Is that 1t was
some time In September, 1904. think
about the middle of September"
by check?" asked Senator clapp
my recollection Is that II was
given to Mr.. Bliss In currency"
Who was PRESENT."
ITO the best of my recollection
was alone-and at my office"
Have you any written data with
which 10 fix the date?"
"Mr. Bliss gave me receipt, but In
such investigation az l have been able
to make before hastened here l have
not been able to find 1t. hope to
do So"
Had you had any previous talk
with Mr.. Bliss as to this matter be-
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24
"Well. ! don't knnw.e

Did you ever cali tho attention of
Mr.. Bliss 10 what he had told Won
| before election In regard to MIR.
hoososolts aititnde?" asked Senator
Pomerene
presume | had some. talk with
MIR. Bliss about Mr. Roosevelt" re-
Piled Arehbold MIR. Bliss waa NOT
The kind of man To say, 4 told you 80.
Mr. Bliss said that II was with humlI-
intioh that he must say that lie had
u" Influence with Mr. Roosevelt"
Senator Pomerene Insisted on know.
ing what passed between Mr. Archbold
and Mr. Bliss at tho conversation
when the Roosevelt Investigations
were discussed
l suppose Mr.. Bliss probably ex-
pressed his opinion that II would not
nave been thus If we had done ms he
had wished and have no doubt what
ever on that question. myself" an
swered Mr.. Archbold.
DO You know whether Mr. BLISS re-
ported To Mr., Roosevelt that you had
aeeiined tn make further contrlbu-
tom" asked Senator pomereno.
4 assume. of course. that II was 80
reported. do not know In what
| shape the report was made, but ii
undoubtedly was made" said Mr..
Arrhbold.
Senator Pomcrenc asked about the
$4,000 contribution through Senator
Penrose IN the Pennsylvania state
committee and If Mr.. Archbola talked
tn Penrose about Colonel Roosevelt,s
attitude.
Mr.. Archbold said he undoubtedly
had asked Mr.. Penrose about Mr.
Rooseyelta attitude on the tariff.
Mr.. Archbold said he had been un-
able To find any record Of tho printed
letter pufportlng to show how hc had
sent atho money to tho Pennsylvania
| senator lie produced three letters
which he said constituted all his writ
ten communications with Senator Pen
rose during 1904, 80 far az he was
able tos find out.
TWO of the letters were put into
the record One was under date Of
september 49, 1904, and the other Of
june o, 1904 Both concerned the
making of appointments for meetings
botWeen Mr. Arehbold and Senator
Ponrosc.
Mr.. Archboid could not recall the
object of these meetings. Senator
Jones observed that the June letter
was dated Just before the conyen-
/ ton"
Tho third letter was not put In the
record, at Mr. Archbold's request. Tho
senators read II. however. Mr.. Arch
bold said IL related to the appointment
OF his brother an army man. Later
no said President Roosevelt made the
appointment he desired.
Senator Pomerene cross examined
Mr. Arclfbold In regard to meeting
former Senators Dick OF Ohio and
Scott of West Virginia In New York.
Mr. Archbold said that the meeting
must have been merely casual
Scott and Elkins were inclined to
give us credit for going into West
Virginia" said Mr. Archbold, with
enough republicans to turn the tide
from democracy to the republican
lparty In that state"
J Senator Pomerene asked the witness
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24

the American Sugar Refining COM
pany or any railroad combination and
that he had not discussed with any
representative of the corporations
named, the question of campaign con-
tributions.
Dld you have any conference with
any one except Mr.. Bliss. whom you
knew or understood, to represent
Colonel Roosevelt?" asked Senator
clapp.
No. | talked very frankly with Mr..
Bliss. told him we wanted TO make
this contribution, but not without the
knowledge of the powers that be. We
wanted II understood and appreciated
by Colonel Roosevelt. Mr.. Bliss smil-
insiy assured me that that would be
the case"
Asked by Senator clapp If he made
any personal contributions, the wit
ness replied that If he had, II was a
small amount. and he had no recol-
lection of 1t. He said he had no
knowledge OF either John d. Rock efel-
Ter or William Rockefeller making In
dividual campaign contributions.
DO you have any knowledge or do
you hear such reports as you believed
of individuals contributing the repub-
lican campaign fund In 1902" per-
sisted Senator clapp.
i have no absolute personal knowI-
edge said Mr.. Archbold, such az
would justiv me In testifying. OF
course. ! was aware of the talk about
tho Hartman contribution, hut have
no personal knowledge of It." Mr..
Archbold could not remember the date
on which he first heard of 1t.
Were. You solicited by Mr. Harri-
| MANI"
| Il do not recall that I was, hut |
have seen by name mentioned az being
| among the contributors. If money
was given by Mr., Rogers or my other
business associates. II was without
my knowledge"
| The witness said he had understood
the Hartman contribution was 3240,
900 or s250,0OO.
That ended Senator Clapp's exam
ination and the witness was turned
over tn Senator Pomcrene.
| The Ohio senator began at once an
effGrt to learn more details OF the
M25,O00 contribution of 1874. Mr.
! Archhold said that he had talked with
Mr. Bliss about 1t a week prior tc
the time he gave 1t.
| Who was present at that inter
We've" asked Senator Pomerene
Mr. Archbold's recollection r;us tha,
Mr.. Rogers, Mr.. Bliss and himself
/. were there.
| I'VE discussed the platform and the
individuals" he added.
| What was said about Mr.. Roose-
velt?" asked Mr.. Pomerene.
"Mr. Bliss told us of his attitude
toward business interests. Mr.. Bliss
said that he thought Mr.. Roosevelt
would be a fair and conservative man
when 1t came to tho test and urged
4 that the policies of the Republican
party were the safest for the business
/ world" eH#@
4 II was because of his conservative
/ views and your belief of the attitude
| Of the republican party toward the
4 hnsineas word that induced yop /,
contributor"
: THE party question was first" re-
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24

" ne remembered Judge Parker charr-
Ing that Colonel Roosevelt was being
aided by great corporations during tic
made 10 that charge
You don't remember any denals
coming from Mr.. Belmont" inter.
fnpted Senator Oliver. Mr.. ArchboId
did not answer
We'll after these charges had been
denied by the president did YOU hays
any talk with Mr.. Bliss on The sub.
ject of these donials2" continued Sen.
ator Pomerene
Mr. Archhold shook with laughter.
i did not" ho responded
Political Contribution.
senator Oliver then took the witness
ia charge lie drew from Mr.. Arch
bold the statement TINT tho S2b. 900
given to Senator Penroso was po-
il'lcal contribution and not for pnr-
sonhi Service In private or public life.
Senator Oliver insisted on knowing
whether Chairman George Il. 1.ortel-
you of the republican national com.
inlttee had any dealings with Mr..
flnhlly. Mr. Arehbold said:
If you insist, must tell you that
Wheh tho question OF the second con-
'flDutlon came up Mr.. Bliss said he
wanted Mr.. Gortelyou to meet mo for
further talk about the contribution.
~, the date of the engagement Mr..
Bliss came alone. IIe said
Az you see, | am here alone. Mr..
'or'eiyou did not think IL was adyiast
aple Tor MN To come and said for M,
To tel You that anything I said was
shid Tor him and that | could saw
"hat was desired as well as he"
Senator Jones tried to pin Mr. Arch.
bold down to II statement as to wheth-
or he knew that Colonel Roosevelt
knew Of tho first contribution of 300 =
600 made by the Standard oil COM
pnny, Mr.. Archbold finally said that
Mr. BLISS had Informed him that Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. cortelyou were both
cognlzant Of the condition under whicht
the contribution had been made.
IpId you ever receive u letter from
colonel ROOSEVELT thanking yau for
your cqntribution?' asked Senator
Jones. tf#
Another Course.
No, before he came To that he Ind
decided on, another COURSE according
TO the correspondence AZ published,
that IL the alleged letter written by
Roosevelt to Cortelyou."
Outrageous attacks on the Standard
Oil company, Mr.. Archbold repeated,
dated from the refusal of II further
contribution of $i5O,O0O. He discussed
at length tho prosecutions Of the
standard oil company In tho Roosevelt
administration and referred partielt-
larly to rebatng case at Buffalo He
said that the United States attorney
al Buffalo notified Washington off
| Gals that there was no merit In tho
| case to Justify indictments.
| u am told,' he said, that the word
that went back from Washington was.
Damn the merit. Get the indiet.
ment.'"
Mr.. Archbold told of visiting Pres.
dent Roosevelt at the White House
(COnt inued an para NinaA
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24


aouan has arranged with Mr. Haakin handle WITHOUT PROFIT
the consecutive The Mssouan
to
In
in
durable $500 VALUE FOR 6O4
II
Office 131 West Main
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24

pfIeu MIR. Achbofd. "Mr. Bliss
thought Mr.. Roosevelt would fairly
carry out party pledges
I'VE decided that our interests as n
business organization lay on the re-
publican side" said MIR. Archbod. "and
II was decided that we should max e
this contribution. Nothing was de-
cided about how II was To be disirlb-
nted."
Later. however, Mr.. Archbold said II
was decided after a conference with
Senator Penrose that the Standard Oil
men should make the additional $25,-
006 contribution for the campaign of
Pennsylvania.
Company Money. ~ e. II.
WAS this Standard oil company
money, or funds of the. officials per-
sonallyp asked Senator pomerene.
1T was company money" said Mr..
Archbold. 80
Senator Pomerene wanted To know
the details of the conversation be-
tween Mr.. Archbold and Mr.. Bliss,
with reference to Colonel Roosevelt 8
knowing of the contributions.
Il said" replied Mr. Archbold, "Mr.
Bliss we are inclined TO make this
contribution to YOU. but we want II to
bn known to the powers that be--to
the president
You named the PRESIDENT" broke
In Senator Pomerene
"Yes. named President Roosevelt"
said Mr.. Arehbold. II said to Mr..
Bliss that we did not want TO make
the contribution unless 1t would be
gratefully received"
Did you have any misgivings as TO
this matter at the timer"
"There had been some TAX about
objections to contributions from cer-
tain sources" said Mr.. Archhold.
Had you any knowledge that this
contribution had been made known to
President Roosevelt"
only the assurances of Mr. Bliss
through my conferences with him"
Just what did he say?" urged Sem
ator Pomerene,
He said: You need have no mis- ,
sivings In that matter. VIII repre-
Siht soh VIII ste IfldI ~ IN
properly known. . a
Senator POmerene wanted TO know
why the contribution had been made
In currency.
Mr.. Archbold smiled and replied, Il
don't suppose there was any desire on
the part Of either Of us for publicity
Senator Pomerene then took up the
visit of Mr., Bliss to "26 Broadway
| Ihe Standards New York officel
when further contributions. according
to MIR. Archbold, We're asked from the
company. ts i
AT later time Mr. Bliss came to
| my Office said Mr.. ArchboId. t'He
said, I have come to you again on tn,
money question: lie pointed out tht
situation In the campaign and tn,
need for further funds. said
thought We had done pretty liberally
! Finally, told him That could not de.
eide the matter, but that | wonld la,
its before my board"
WAS there anything In that con.
vnrsation to indicate that Colone
Roosevelt knew of yoar eontribution?' p
asked Senator, .Pomerene s&
Yes. he gave me to understand
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24
fore you made the scontrihution?
asked Senator clapp.

fore you made the contribution ?"
asked Senator clapp.
"Yes. some time before, either at
my office or that of III. II. Rogers"
replied Mr.. Archbod.' I'VE had talk
about politics and contributions and !
said the matter would have To be sub
mitted to our board. II was submitted
later and the board decided to con-
tribute"
WAS the $4,000 contribution to
Senator Penrose I'm the form of a
check?"
II cannot say. My letter books
show no record of any such letter as
has been published. The. signature of
that letter is very unlike mine."
Mr.. Archbold said the payment to
Senator Penrose was probably in cur
rency.
The Man in Charge.
You were the man In the Standard
Oil company who has charge of these
political matters?" suggested Senator
Clapp.
only In Pennsylvania and Ohio.
where had known the relations of
our business"
Subsequent to these contributions,
Mr.. Archbold said. he talked with Mr.
Eliss, not later than October 10. about
further contributions. He thought
Mr.. Rogers might have been present
He remembered that no one else was
present.
what was the result of these con-
ferences?" asked Senator Clapp.
I'VE decided not to make the
further contribution"
Mr.. Archbold said that In the 1901
campaign he had not been connected
with the United States Steel corpora
tion, the American Tobacco company,
The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-24
Roosevelt Approved Attacks.

President Roosevelt nnfailingly APP
proved these attacks without investi-
CATION and without the slightest
knowledge, of the facts" he added.
The witness declared there WIS
more than IL coincidence In the ap-
paarance of adverse governmental re-
port every time we were concerned
In litigation In the courts or every
time legislation appeared here In
Washington In which we were inter-
ested"
%fhese reports Of Garfield and
Smith were the work of mere puppets.
who jumped when Roosevelt pulled
the strings" declared Mr.. Archbold.
Senator Pomerenc asked Mr. Arch
bold II he thought the refusal of the
Standard Oil company to make sec-
ond contribution had anything 10 do
with the so-called unjust inyestiga-
tions,