16 Special Report
I have ben roping Bun Hammit for 
several days and it was his suggestion 
that he and I expose the official crooks 
of Local 886 provided we could get 
something out of it.  To test Hammit I refused 
first on the grounds I knew nothing and on 
various other grounds until I satisfied 
myself as to his purpose which I am 
dead sure is to assist and get assistance 
as he is now in destitute circumstances.  
He had me put the situation up to you 
as I formally reported, and I told him 
something would be paid, but nothing but 
a sworn statement would be recognized 
and the larger portion of reward, after 
legal action, had closed.  His only regret 
is not to be seen at the mills, and for 
as possible be shielded in court, and I 
am sure now that the information 
is of value, and will lead to conspiracy 
and conviction of the executive board.  
Hammit is now on Peters Street and I 
am to see him at 9:30 AM again.  
He started to leave even his suitcase and clothes 
are out there and he is prepared 
to catch a train, and I told him least 
try again, and he agreed to make 
the sworn statements and remain 
here if he can get something to live 
on.  His evidence to this, that he was 
just a few blocks away when Homer 
Sims was struck on the head.  That 
in 10 minutes after he had joined 
the crowd, and Luther Cotton, and Earl 
Herndon told him A.K. Wilson struck 
the blow and how Sims hollowed.  
That later A.K. Wilson told him personally 
he did it and that Loyd Howell, L. J. 
Fleming and several others were eye 
witnesses told him of it, and even before 
had it was ordered at the camps.  For the 
one getting the first chance to do this 
work.  His affidavit in also to cover 
the fact that Mullinax personally 
ordered the engine rock and give 
the order to W.E. Fleming in Harris 
Gober's store.  That Mullinax also 
told of drawing his knife on the 
jew merchant at Tennelle and Carroll 
street and other things of value.  To 
avoid buying testimony, I told Hammit 
the company was only intended in protection 
of employees and would see what Sims 
was willing to do.  Last night I roped 
L.J. Fleming, who stated he was an 
eye witness and saw A.K. Wilson hit the 
lick that was intended and premeditated 
on Sims.  I would suggest having some
one who is familiar with the situation 
meeting me and Hammit in some attorney's 
office and drawing out just the 
facts enclosed in the form of an 
affidavit, and let him appear as Sim's 
attorney, but you not fail to 
question vital points, and refer 
to what I told you showed he 
failed to answer correctly as he thinks 
I am to share equally in what 
we can get.  Later if necessary we 
can put him in jail as a material 
wit. need be, the idea being to get 
the sworn information.  After 
you have considered this I will 
call you by phone about 9 AM
Respectfully 16

As Hammit is prepared to leave 
town, unless he can do something 
I suggest quick action, as I have 
been on things thing for some time 
but wanted to get some thing tangleable.  

Mrs. E.B. Smith is in town.