PUTER CAUGHT, BUT FREE AGAIN
S. A. D. Puter
Breaks Away After Desperate Struggle.
FOUND BY BURNS IN BOSTON
Suddenly Draws Revolver and Threatens Death.
BURNS CLOSES WITH HIM
Leader of Land Swindles Slips Out of Grasp of Law Through Blundering of Hub Police in Misunderstanding Orders.
BOSTON, March 26.—Stephen A. D. Puter, of San Francisco, who in wanted by the United States Government as a witness in the land-fraud cases in Oregon, was arrested here tonight by United States Secret Service Agent W. J. Burns. of Washington. D. C., but, after being in custody less than half an hour, Puter drew a revolver and succeeded in escaping.
It is alleged that the Oregon state authorities want Puter, who was a broker, in connection with the forgeries of school certificates involving $70,000.
Police Make Bad Blunder.
Mr. Burns was detailed by the Government at Washington to come to Boston and search for Puter. He located him and waited at the Fenway branch where he learned Puter was in the habit of calling for mail addressed to "John H. Brownell." Puter agreed to accompany Mr. Burns to a private room in the postoffice. Mr. Burns understood that Superintendent Swift of the branch office had gone for the police, but it developed later that Mr. Swift understood that Mr. Burns wanted the assistance of the police.
Supposing that two officers were outside the building, Mr. Burns placed Puter under arrest and took him to the sidewalk. After asking a question or two about his removal to Washington, the prisoner suddenly drew a revolver, and, leveling it at Mr. Burns' head, exclaimed:
"I'll kill you, Burns, if you dare to move."
Struggle With Gun at Breast.
The crowd about the two men was quite dense, but fell back rapidly at the appearance of the revolver, but Mr. Burns, although considerably older than his prisoner, jumped at him and pushed up his hand. Puter struggled and succeeded at aiming the muzzle of the revolver at Mr. Burns' breast for a second time. Again the officer closed with his man, but he could not wrench the weapon away.
Puter finally got free from the grasp of Mr. Burns and gradually backed away, with the revolver still aimed at Mr. Burns. He suddenly turned and darted down the street, followed by the officer and many other persons. The fugitive, however, escaped.
HAD NO PLEDGE OF IMMUNITY
Heney Says Puter Is Dead Shot and Dangerous.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, March 26.—Francis J. Heney, special prosecutor in the land-fraud cases and Secret Service Agent W. J. Burns received a tip last week that S. A. D. Puter was in Boston, and Friday night Mr. Burns went north, promising Mr. Heney to bag his ban on Tuesday. We made the arrest one day earlier than he expected. Speaking of the case tonight, Mr. Heney said:
"Puter was the ringleader of that crowd of crooked timber thieves that operated so successfully in Oregon. After his conviction along with McKinley and others, these two men confessed to Mr. Burns and myself, on the understanding and agreement that they would not be prosecuted in the remaining cases, provided they told all they knew about the land frauds in Oregon and acted in good faith in aiding the Government to secure convictions. It was stipulated by me that they must suffer punishment in the case in which they had been convicted, and that I would not recommend leniency for them in that case, unless I subsequently concluded that their conduct was such as to entitle them to some leniency.
"Senator Teller stated in the Senate a short time ago that Senator Mitchell was convicted upon the testimony of Puter, whom he would not believe under oath. This seems to be a general impression, but the fact is that Puter was not a witness at all in the case in which Mitchell was convicted. The Senator was convicted upon the testimony of his own law partner, Judge Tanner. Puter was not sentenced on his first conviction, a postponement being made pending his use as a witness; he was released on bond. He acted in good faith with the Government. Prior to their disappearance Puter and McKinley kept myself and Mr. Burns posted as to their whereabouts, and had been willing to appear as witnesses for the Government. No trace of Puter was found until a month ago. He will be taken, whenever captured, to Oregon and sentenced for the original conviction in 1904. The penalty for which he is liable can be two years' imprisonment and $10,000 fine upon each count of the indictment, of which there are several. The chances are he will only get two years.
"Puter is a bad character. He is a hard nut and a quick man with a gun. He has a reputation as a dead shot; he is nervy, brave and reckless. When Mr. Burns went to Boston for him I started to warn him to be careful, for I believed Puter would fight if cornered. But I forgot to warn Mr. Burns. Puter once told me in Oregon, when he was first convicted, that he would never go to jail. I have always feared that he would do something desperate, if cornered."
CHARGES AGAINST PUTER.
One of First Land Swindlers—Evidence Needed Against Others.
S. A. D. Puter, Horace G. McKinley, Daniel W. Tarpley, Frank H. Walgamot, Harry Barr, Miss Marie L. Ware and Mrs. Emma L. Watson were indicted by the Federal grand Jury April 5, 1904, charged with conspiracy to defraud the Government out of a portion of the public domain in connection with illegal operations in township 11 south, range 7 east, Willamette Meridian.
Harry Barr was soon afterwards committed to the State Insane Asylum at Salem, from which he escaped before the cases against the alleged conspirators came to trial, and has never been apprehended.
The trial of the others commenced November 21, 1904, and lasted until December were found guilty, with the exception of Walgamot, who pleaded guilty just before tho case was submitted to the jury, and Miss Ware, who was acquitted upon the recommendation of Assistant United States Attorney-General Francis J. Heney.
There were additional charges of conspiracy pending against all the defendants, and their second trial under these indictments was set for December 12, at which time their attorneys made a motion to quash the same.
The next day Mr. Heney created a sensation by asking Judge Bellinger to postpone the cases against the accused, supplementing it with the request that the United States grand jury be convened without delay. Judge Bellinger consented, and the grand jury was convened December 19.
In the meantime, Puter, McKinley, Tarpey, Mrs. Watson and Miss Ware are known to have confessed their share of the frauds, and this fact actuated Mr. Heney in postponing their second trials and hurriedly summoning a new grand jury.
The confessions of the gang led subsequently to the indictment of United States Senator John H. Mitchell, Congressman Binger Hermann and J. N. Williamson besides a host of other more or less prominent politically and comercially. Both Mitchell and Williamson were convicted while the trial of Hermann on another charge is about to take place at Washington, D. C., the Oregon cases against him awaiting the result of that case.
Although the verdict of guilty was rendered December 6, 1904, none of the defendants was ever sentenced, Heney holding their convictions over their heads as a lash to make them aid him in the capture of what the Government regarded as bigger game. This phase of the situation is borne out by the subsequent active interest of the defendants in behalf of the Government, their information being looked upon as of vital consequence.
It developed later that Puter and McKinley had been carrying on their illegal operations in connection with the location and sale of state school land, and upon getting wind that the grand jury of Marion County had found indictments against them for these offenses, the pair fled for parts unknown. Their whereabouts have since remained a mystery, although at frequent intervals rumors of one or the other being seen at various points have reached the authorities, without anything tangible coming out of it until the episode of last night.
told me In Oregon, when he was first convicted, that he. would never go to Jail. I have always feared that he would go something desperate, if cornered."
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without delay. Judge Bellinger oonsonted. and the grand Jury was convened December 19. In the meantime. Puter, McKInley. Tar-peMrs. Watson and Miss Ware are known to have confesesd thlr share of the frauds, and this fact actuated Mr. Heney in postponing their second trials and hurriedly summoning a new grand Jury. The confession of the gang led subsequently to the indictment of United States Senator John H. Mitchell. Congressman Binger Hermann and J. N. Williamson, besides a host of other more or less prominent politically and commercially. Both Mitchell and Williamson were convicted, while the trial of Hermann on another charge is about to take place at Washington, D. C. the Oregon cases against him awaiting the result of that case. Although the verdict of guilty was rendered December 6. 1?0I. none of the defendants was ever sentenced. Heney holding their convictions over their heads as a lash to make them aid him In the capture of what the Government regarded as bigger game. This phase of the situa tion is borne out by the subsequent active Interest of the defendants In behalf of the Government, their Information being looked upon as of vital consequence. It developed later that Putor and McKInley had been carrying on their Illegal operations In connection with the location and sale of state school land, and upon getting wind that the grand Jury of Marlon County had found indictments against thcni for these offensos, the pair ncci ror jjmrts unKnowh. Their whereabouts have since remained a mystery, although at frequent Intervals rumors of one or the other being seen at various points have reached the authorities, without anything tangible coming out of It until the episode of last night. y,
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- Mutual Lire's London Manager Repearance of the revolver, but Mr. Burns, signs Because of Extravagance. although considerably older than his prisoner, jumped at him and pushed up his LONDON. March 2G.- -D. Haldeman. hand. Puter struggled and succeeded in British manager of the Mutual Life Comaiming the muzzle of the revolver at Mr. pany, of New Tork. has resigned, owing Burns' breast for a second time. Again to differences of opinion between himself the New Tork office over mattora the officer closed with his man, but he and which he considers of vital importance to away. weapon could not wrench the the British Puter finally got free from the grasp of Before resigning, Mr. Haldeman conMr. Burns and gradually backed away, sulted many prominent people of the Engpublic, some of whom are insured for lish with the revolver still aimed at Mr. large sums In the Mutual Life. He Is still Burns. He suddenly turned and darted prepared to give his services to tho Britdown the street, followed by the officer ish In advising the best and many other persons. The fugitive, measures to adopt in their own Interests. however, escaped. It is understood he has constantly remonstrated against the extravagance of tho irAD XO PLEDGE OF IMMUNITY working of the company as a whole, as compared with the local branch, where the expenses were only 14.6 per cent of the llcncy Says Putbr Is Dead Shot aitfd premium Income, tils resignation was tendered March 10. to take effect May L
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OREGOJvIAN NEWS BUREAU. Washington, March 26. Francis J. Heney, sped cial prosecutor in the cases, and Secret Service Agent W. J. Burns received a tip last week that S. A. D. Puter was In Boston, and Friday night Mr. Bunts wont north, promising Mr. Heney to bag his man on Tuesday. He made the arrest one day earlier than he expected. Speaking of the case tonight, Mr. Heney said: Muter was the ringleader of that crowd of crooked timber thieves that operated to successfully in Oregon. After' his con viction along with McKInley and others, theso two men confessed, to Mr. Burns and myself, on the understanding and agreement that they would not be prose cuted In the remaining cases, provided they told all they knew about the land frauds in Oregon and acted in good faith in aiding the Government to secure convictions. It was stipulated by me that they must suffer punishment In the case in which they had been convicted, and that I would not recommend leniency for them in that case, unless I subsequently concluded that their conduct was such as to entitle them to some leniency. "Senator Teller stated in tho Senate a short time ago that Senator Mitchell was convicted upon the testimony of Puter, whom' he would not believe under oath. This seems to be a general Impression, out me ract is tnat Fuier was not a witness at all in the case in which Mitchell was convicted. The Senator was convicted upon tho testimony of his own law' partner. Judge Tanner. Puter was not sentenced on his first conviction, a postponement being made pending his use as a witness; he was released on bond He acted In good faith, with the Govern ment. Prior to their disappearance Puter and McKInley kept myself and Mr. Burns posted as to their whereabouts, and had been willing to appear as witnesses for tho Government. No trace of Puter was found until a month ago. He will be taken, whenever captured, to Oregon and sentenced for the original conviction In 1904. The penalty for which ho is liable can bo two years imprisonment and $10,600 fine upon each count of the Indictment, of which there are several. Tho chances are he will only get two years. Futer is a o&a cnaracter. He w a hard nut and a quick man with a gun. He has a reputation as a dead shot; he is nervy, brave ana reckless. When Mr. Suras west to Boston for him. I started land-frau f2m
there should be no vote on any amend ment, and Culberson assented to this de cision as fair.
described the political situation In these words: "Our party now confronts practically the same conditions that canto near wrecking us in 1FSS. At that timo we had a big majority in both Senate and AsGovernor. sembly and a 'Republican Frank S. Black, who was personally honBut the Govest and unobjectionable. ernor's honesty did not help him, for he was ruined by his political friends. The bad characters of the men hohad appointed to office prevented him from being Senate Draws Near Entf renominated, and the' only thfng' that Debate and Tillman saved us was putting Theodore Roosevelt at the head of the ticket. His 'independllrges Action. ence, together wlthr his war record, for he practically went from the battlefield to the stump, gave us the votes that spelled success. "Governor Hlgglns is In the same fix. Superintendent of Insurance Hendricks is NO HURRY ON AMENDMENTS discredited. So Is Superintendent of Banks part of the matter, Kllburn. Thos.-vd-from the Governor's standpoint. Is that he originally appointed "Sierlher of them. Hendricks was put In office by Roosevelt Scott Wants Compulsory Track Conand Kllburn by Morton, and at the time nections. Pornkcr Would Proboth were regarded as admirable selec hibit X'asses, Culberson Fortions: but the man now in oftloe must take the blame for their faults and their bid Contributions. misdeeds.
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Tillman responded that he would tomorrow ask the Senate to fix a time to vote, and that, when that decreo was Is sued, he would prepare an order of pro ceeding for submission to the Senate.
resolutions. It'used to be the custom for a candidate to peek political advancement on the ground that he was "the original McKInley man." The new method Is to fat him on the back as the "pioneer of Insurance reform." This was the action taken by the Saratoga men. "The great question before the people during the coming campaign." they declare, "will relate to the enforcement of reforms In the method of life Insurance in the state. We recall with pride that, except for the persistent work, the unbending honesty, the conscientious Independence and the splendid courage of this man. who for year carried on the fight alone, there would have been neither Insurance investigation nor the aroujvd public sentiment that made that Investigation a success" While Mr. Brackett is thoroughly willing to be regarded as the "only original plenoer." there are others who dispute his claims, and nobody expects for a moBoth ment that he will be nominated. parties In New York State are now hard at work looking for a political Moses. Senator Brackett Is willing to take the Job, more willing than the party managers are to give it to hfm.
Look,Jo Hughes us Moses. general sentiment of Oi voters throughout the stale sjctns to favor T1h
Charles E. Hughes, and he Is being Industriously boomed as the only man who Mr. can certainly carry the state. Hughes has never held a political office of any kind or description in his life, but his masterly conduct of two state Investigations has won the admiration of the voters. A year ago, outside of his Immediate circle of friends. Mr. Hughes was. unknown. Now If he will take the noml nation he can have it. But Mr. Hughes has maintained a dlplo niatlc silence. Even his intimates do not know whether he possesses political am bltlons or not. Last Fall he refused to run for Mayor, but that was a practically hopeless proposition, and besides he was tied up with the Insurance Investigation. Will he decline to run for Governor? It is an honor that up to date no man in New York has refused, but Mr. Hughos may establish a precedent. Joseph II. Choate Is being discussed, but despite his- admittedly great ability the r. leaders say he would not be a because of the false impression that he Is a corporation lawyer, and oh! how the people hate corporations and corporation lawyers!
vote-gette Republicans in Bad Fix. A New York City district leader today
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There was a hint In the Senate today at an effort to fix a time for a final rote on the railroad rate bill, but it was surNew BUI for Appeals. rounded by so much circumspection WASHINGTON. March 26. '1 he Senate and doubt that no prediction as to the on Judiciary today reported fatime would be Justified. Tillman stated committee a bill providing for appeals from that "he would bring; the matter up to- vorably interlocutory orders or decrees. The meas morrow and. unless objection was ure Is almost identical with a bill that made, he may ask to have a day specrecently passed the House. March
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The as to a time arose In connection with the more or less serious effort on the part of a number of Senators to secure Immediate consideration of amendments offered by themselves. Tillman resisted all attempts of that kind In the absence of many Senators, saying- that votes ouf-not to be taken without full notice to Senators. Among; the provisions offered were: By Foraker. prohibiting; the issuance of passes; by Scott, compelling; railroads to connect with other railroads; and by Culberson, denying; the interstate roads the privilege of making; campaign contributions. Overman made a general speech In support of the bill and Teller spoke at length against undue haste In considering the question. Another Dig nt Elklns. Tillman presented a letter from Millard F. Snyder, of Clarksburg, W. Va., relating to discriminations In that state against independent coal operators by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The letter stated that the people of "West Virginia had begun to look upon Tillman as their Senator. The following bills were passed: Granting. tJ;cllt of Fort military roservatlot In Mon rKeofc— h tana to the Chicago. Milwaukee 8 St. Paul Railway Company. Amending the law relating to the allotment of land In the Flathead Indian reservation In Montana. Would Strengthen Rate Bill. Overman then addressed the Senate on the railroad rate- bill, announcing; his intention to support tho House bill "with sdme amendments' that would strengthen It. He expressed apprehension that, unless there was some wine legislation, the result would be Government ownership. He declared the roads by their discrimination were driving many men ojit of business. Overman objected to tho use of the words "fairly "remunerative" as descriptive of railroad rates, because it would Involve complications and misconception. "Why not." he asked, "adopt the language of the Constltu-tlon LI
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way-throug Millionaire Wom Fitzslmnions Ac cused of Winning Away WUo Gives Unique Entertainment. NEW YORK. March 26. (Special.) It leaks out today that Major C. J. S. Miller of Franklin. Fa., was host at a unique banquet at the Hoffman last night. Major Miller Is the man of whom Bob Fltzslm mons said harsh things. The banquet was given to pay a debt and the floral decorations cost a small . fortune. Sur rounding the table were seven gorgeously gowned women, whose names were not disclosed, and the following men: Count von Beroldlnger. Major Miller. Prince do Brago of Italy. Marquis de Torre Her- mosa of Spain. Count de Garets of Paris, Baron de Guild. Colonel Mongath of Austria and Russell Hopkins. Onf of the guests raid afterward there never before was such a banquet- - One of the many features- of the affair gives an idea of what it was like. It consisted of a monster American Beauty rose. which, when carried In by four waiters and deposited upon the banquet table. opened, permitting a bejcweled, blonde woman to emerge.
BURIED IN RUINS OF HOME Oklahoma Farmer and Wife Terribly Injured by Tornndo.
GUTHRIE. Okla., March 26. A special to the Capital from Perry says: Three persons sustained injuries that may prove fatal and thousands of dol lars' worth of property was destroyed In a. tornado that struck the neighborhood south of Billings. Okla.. at 10 o'clock Sun day night. Telephone and telegraph wires are down in all directions, and particulars are practically unobtainable. None of the victims has died, according to last reports. He asserted that the entire railway Mr. and Mrs. James Russell were crlt system of the country was controlled lcally hurt as they lay In bed. The home by six combinations, and furthermore was literally blown to' pieces over their heads, and they were burled In the ruins that they were so blended In effect that Mrs. Sam Merrifield sustained serious In they were practically one concern. Juries In a similar manner. "They are so banded and bound together A cloud was seen first south of Billings. by tho closest ties for mutual advan- It spilt, part of the funnel going toward tage as to constitute one gigantic en- Red Rock and the other swooping down north of Ceres. The Russell home was tity," he added. directly in the path of the tornado. The Wants Time Fixed for Vote. substantial farmhouse was twisted and wrenched and fell In on the occupant3. Tillman made an effort to get the The outbuildings were all cleared away. Senate to fix a tlm for taking a vote. Keun arose while Tillman was speakT ing and the South Carolina Senator addressed his remarks to him. The New Jersey Senator declared that he had no desire to hinder the fixing of a tlmo for voting, but. on the contrary, would help to get a day fixed as soon as thoso who wanted to speak had had an opportunity to do so. Foraker then presented his amendment prohibiting the Issuance by companies of passes and extending the prohibition to passes for the cars of the officials of one railroad over other lines. and ho asked Tillman If he would not
NEW YORK, March John I. Archbold, of tho Stand ard Oil Company, was the principal witness today In the hearings being; conducted by Attorney-GenerHad ley, of Missouri, before United States Commissioner Sanborn. In response to Mr. Hadley's direct question: "Who is the active liead of the Standard Oil Company?" Mr. Archbold replied that there was "no master mind" in the Standard Oil Company; that It consist ed of "an aggregation of individuals." Mr. Archbold also volunteered the statement that John D. Rockefeller knew nothing about the matters concerning; the present suit, but that, if Mr. Hadley wished to go to Lakewood and question him, he would find Mr. Rockefeller willing to answer any questions. Mr. Hadley interrupted this statement with the remark: "There Is only one way to examine witnesses here." Wade Hampton, general auditor of the Standard Oil Company, testified ho had on various occasions sent men from his office to audit the accounts of Company and that, the Watcra-PIerc- o whHji so employed the nuju wro on the payroll of the company. Tho same course was pursued In auditing the books of the Standard Oil Company in Indiana. Xo Master or Standard Oil. Mr. Archbold protested against being sketched, and the artists desisted. Mr. Archbold said M. M. "Van Bureau Is his and Is now in Xew York. Soon after he stated that, process-server a left the room. Mr. Archbold said that John D. Rockefeller is president of the Standard Oil Company, but has taken no active Interest in the business affairs In soma years, owing to III health. He has an office at 26 Broadway, but Is seldom there. "Who Is the active head of the Standard nt
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accept It. Tillman replied that If he had the com mlttee with him he would accept the amendment, but he thought that it would be better to pass an original bill, "which we could send on Its way rejoicing to the other house, so as to avoid the melee in which the rate bill Is sure to be Involved." After further discussion. Tillman sug gested that the amendment go. over. For aker consented, but added that it was his Intention to press It.
"And about the refined product?" "The Standard Oil probably sells and markets about 70 per cent of It, and X want to add," continued Mr. Archbold, "that wherever there Is a Standard Oil refinery In the United States, there Is a competitive refinery hi, that section. There is a great deal of competition In the oil business. The competition of course Is greatest in the big oil region Attorney-GenerHadley asked. Mr. Archbold concerning the men who composed the various boards of directors of the Standard Oil companies, Including Carley, Colonel W. T. ThompFrancis son, Horace D. Hutchlns, D. S. Cowles and H. M. Tllford.. These men had all been at one or another time connected with the Standard Oil Company, principally, however, about 1S7S. "Who composed the original board of directors of the Standard Oil Compan under the original' trust agreement?asked Mr. Hadley. "John T. Rockefeller, Charles Pratt, William EL Worden, H. M. Brewster. J, A. Bostwick, O. H. Payne and myself." al
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Mrs. Heary E. Huatlsgtea. Tho divorcs suit which Mrs. Henry
E. Huntlagtoa filed against her husband, the millionaire traction magnate. In San Francisco, created a fwnsatloa In California. The casa was in tried aad. tho divorce graft-aminute. Desertion was ghrea by Mm. Huatlngtoa as the causa of. her desire to be separated frora the nephew oC Collls P. Huntington. 'So aBBoaneKent waa made as to the financial settlement made, but it Is understood, tbat Mr. Huatlngtoa paid his fermtr wife several million dol- .lara la Los Angeles, wbire Mr. Haatlsgtan haa, large Interests gossip It rir that whsa the year ef tho statu to haa elapsed there will be a sew Mrs. Hvatlagten.
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Coroner's Jury blames officers of steamer Cambrian King for death of Longshorecompelling railroads to make business man Jenten. rage 14. Steamer Vermont libeled for J 500. Tage 14. connections with other lines and asked Tillman to accept IL The reply In this rertlaad aad Vlchllty. Health officer asks warrant for arrest of case was similar to that made in the first Dr. Madden for sot reporting car of case, Tillman saying that he would accept smallpox, but latter saya It was chicken-po- r. it If he could, but be had no authority to Page 11- do. so. A discussion over this point fol Four sisters take vows, rage 18. Northwest leads In railroad construction, lowed. Tillman expressed bis disapproval according to Railway Age. Pago 7. of the present method of voting on the Proceedings Is the Mu&tcipa! Court. bill and all amendments at the same time Page 11. County auxiliaries to the Boys asd Girls aad said that, when a time was fixed tor Aid Society established. Pago 10. on the railroad bill, he wcmld ask Fine programme arranged by Gaelic Leaguft voting that the vote begin on the amendments tor Dr. Hyde's lectare. Page 9. TV. A. Jofcatos. clerk for Teal tc Mlaor. astwo or three days in advance. In order to saults managing editor of Oregonlln legislation. of paper's criticisms la gas fight. permit time for Page- It. Culbersoa asked to have his amendment Labor party speakers Urge actios to d - prohibiting railroad aad ether corporfeat Kattd. Page. 18. as from BMJdag coetrlbtIe to cam Malley writes fTer that &e will support ate paign funds cos44ered, aad Indicated a him if Amtaated. Teat la case of Malley asks what f?erd wilt rfo deefre to secure as immediate vote. aomlatiH Page M. Tillman expreseed the eptalo that, ow- Helllg sign— leae for tho BlaC0 aa will pea taere April S Page' lft. lizg t- - tke tbHMt of aaya Seaaters.
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Senators have been railroad attorneys, and possibly some of them have been railroad Before coming to the Senate I wa.i mylf an attorney for a railroad and also president of a small road, but severed my connections upon entering the Senate. I have no prejudice against railroad?, but on the contrary. recognlle their Instrumentality In building up the country. I do not Intend that any demand from anybody shall cause me to do any injustice either to— the roads or the shippers. We should not be forced Into action until we are prepared to act. "What we want Is rallroixl regulation, not railroad destruction.
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Some Rate Bill Surf to Pass. Teller referred to tne pressure for action, but expressed the opinion .that tne Senate should not be influenced by House clamor. "On one thing we may be certain." he said, "and that is that some rate bill will become a law before the final adjournment of Congress.The Colorado Senator expressed the opinion that no Senator was opposed to a review of the decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission by ue courts. Tho difference of opinion referred only to the method of proceeding. He referred to tne charge that many of the Senators were railroad attorneys and added: I have no doubt that a large number of
Hughes Another Roosevelt. am convinced that we need another Roosevelt this year, and so Is everybody else 1 meet, and the name on every Up Is Hughes. True. I never met him In my life, and know nothing whatever about him except that he is the most wonderful I ever heard about. What he would do If ho got In office Is more than I would even venture to predict. I am for him only because I know he would get the votes. Hughes would hold the Republicans in line, and get the bulk of the Independents and thousands and thousands of Democrats. Personally. I prefer Higglns or some straight organization man: but I believe Hlgglns would be de feated by 50.000. while Hughes would win by anywhere from 150.WO up. It would not make a bit of difference if Hearst had the Democratic nomination. Hughes would walk all over him. and make him look like Bryan did in his two campaigns In this state."
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Tinsley's Journey to Spain. Mr. Archbold said that ho knew R. P. Tlnsley and that he la connected with, thaf Waters-Pierc- e OIL Company, but the witness had never heard him designated as he ever heard 'of Walter an agent nor-haJennings as an agent. The witness beComlieved Tiasley left the Waters-Pierc- e pany to go with the Standard Oil Company, and now is on his way to Japan. "He left for Spain "about the time pr a .tCoacut&ed
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