The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1882-02-04

was read Witness had received no
answer, and the property was still in
possession Of Mr. Haigh.
Cross-examined Mr.. Haigh made
first approaches towards being hotel
manager. Mr.. Hughes had a limited
power Of attorney to represent the
Board during theabsence fits Directors
He resigned that power in writing on
3lst August, 1881, and his resignation
was accepted as from that date. Mr..
Haigh was to have $4,000 per month
until assisted by his wife, when his
salary was to be raised to $4,000.
Mr. Parker, producing w. H. Hughes
agreement for salary at $4,000: Is that
Mr. Hughes handwriting 4--Yes.
Was Mr.. Hughes authorised to do
business for the Board at that time
Most decidedly not. (Sensation.) =
Richard Grooms Am acquainted
with defendant. Have never seen him
under the influence of liquor. Saw him
drink twice at Sedgemoor. Defendant
was not drunk at Glen Mary. Do not
know Of his keeping liquor at hotel.
Never knew of his sending for any.
James Brown: Was employed by
Haigh, had noticed him under the
influence of drink on the night he hired
me, and many times between July and
December. Saw him drinking and
drunk on the 9Th of October. Saw him
very full the night he went to Cincin-
natl. Did not see him drink that night.
Kept liquor in the hotel in bottles.
Knew he drank because | smelled
whiskey or brandy in the glasses when
they were sent into the kitchen to be
washed Know of his appropriating
provisions to his own use. Saw him
take ham and 60 west. (Laughter.)
Never watched him close, but saw him
take hams three times, took also NUT
ton and beef in a basket. Took beef
three times. Took it to his farm.
Cross-examination: Have had diff
ference with Mr.. Hagh and brought
suit against him, which lost. Never
saw Haigh's books, and don't know
whether he charged himself with the
provisions he took or not.
I. John Gelder (night watchman): Have
been in Mr. Haigh's employ. Saw him
slightly intoxicated on the Goth Decem-
Der. Saw him asleep in the office.
Told Henry Boyle he was drunk. He
was most certainly drunk. Saw him
drink in his room and drank with him.
Next day Mr. Haigh asked me if | told
: Mr.. Henry Boyle that he was drunk.
said eyes," and he discharged me,
saying, 81 want no man in my employ
who will not protect me"
On cross examination Never saw
him under the influence Of drink at any
other time.
! J. Middleton (stableman) Never
saw Haigh drunk. Have seen him take
a drink. Have drunk with him twice
from pint bottle. Saw old greasy
keg in his buggy, but didn't know con-
tents. On one occasion helped him
from his buggy, when he complained of
being cold. Had driven seven miles
may have been cold, may have been
whiskey. Looked mighty like whiskey.
Seen basket go out to farm very often.
Helen Groom: Have been an en-
ploye of Mr.. Haigh's. Have known Of
his drinking and being under the
influence of liquor. 1t was a general
thing. Seen him drink in his room,
and under the influence Of it twice
once before he went to Cincinnati, when
he could not have gone down stairs
unless helped by Brown. Here the
WITNESSES testimony was the same as
Browns about sleeping in the office.
Talked with him next morning, when
he tried to make me say he was not
drunk. Knew of his taking provisions,
such as hams, to his farm several times.
Did not know of his taking memoran-
dunn of them, but took one myself. pa
Cross-examination by Mr.. Parker
Been in his semployt ten months; relations
not unfriendly. Did tell one of the
gentlemen that expected to be mana
geress of the hotel, but only in fun. Did
tell MIR. Henry Boyle that he was
not drunk, knowing at the time that he
was so. Have asked him for liquor for
myself many times.
Mrs. Amburgh Qaundrywoman)
Was employed by Mr.. Haigh. Saw
him once when | thought he was drunk,
the night he went to Cincinnati. He
came up stairs and asked me if wanted
to 60 on spree. didn't like it very
much. He was pretty tight. Known