Mr. Whitlock, replied, expressing willingness
to handle the subject along the lines indicated,
and asked for whatever assistance we
could render him. William Hard, a member
of our editorial force, had spent some time in
Pittsburg, acquiring material for his "Woman's
Invasion," and he recommended J. J.
Nordman, a reporter of that city, as the best
man to equip Mr. Whitlock with the historical
details of the exposure. He would thus have
immediately a succinct, up-to-date statement
of the case for his use as a skeleton.
Mr. Nordman was willing to help, and
soon after got into communication with Mr.
Whitlock. Here is an account of his service,
which was accompanied by a letter from District
Attorney Blakeley, certifying to his reliability
and knowledge of the facts.
