Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-05
MRS. CARSON FOUND
And the comerford Case is Con-.
tinued Two Weeks 10
To Allow the Defendant Time---Sharp Talk
ia the BOard---Routine Doings Of
the Commissioners.

tinusnce, after q little sharp talk. When
the matter was opened up, Col. Arnett said
he desired 10 mako q statement for the
purpose Of giving information to the Board,
to make clear q motion he proposed to
make Since the session Of Friday, he said
they had been engaged in searching for
Mrs Carson, in whose favor the Comerford
county orders had been drawn. They had
heard, through Mrs. Radcliffe, who was
present, that she knew Mrs. Carson who
had lived next door and who had told her
she had received county orders from Mr.
Comerford and converted into groceries at
Schultze's store.
"This Mrs. Carson" continued Col
Arnett, I'VE learned had
- REMOVED TO NEWARK, H.
Ohio, and telegraphed to Mr.. Weisgerber
there, the only person | knew, and learned
she was there On Saturday night took
the train, went to Newark and found her.
She seemed to be afraid to come back here
and no process of this Board can bring her
into this State. then got notary public
and took the affidavit of Mrs. Carson. 1t
viii be apparent to the Board that she kept
back something, as she did not remember
where she used her orders. | bring this,
forward, for the simple purpose Of showing
the Board that our case is supported as we
claimed, and for the purpose Of asking the
indulgence of the Board, until we can gain
further information. We are satisfied that
after Mrs. Carson ceased getting orders,
she was personated by some other and to
find that person and have opportunity to
give Mr.. Comerford full, fair hearing, ac-
cording to law. now ask you that Mrs
Radcliffe be examined and will say that she
sent to us, of her own accord. After that
will submit motion and will say that
with time we will entirely vindicate MIR.
Comerford to your complete satisfaction. l"
Mr.. Speidel-"I would like to ask a
questionIin regard to Mr. Weisgerber."
Chairman Woods-"I think this is little
irregular The proper way to do would be
for Mr.. Comertord to submit an affidavit
and then ask for time to furnish evidence.
Col. Arnett-"Your honor is entirely and
eminently proper Your way is the correct
one, but we were willing to 60 even
further
Mr.. Speidel-.I have no objection to Civ.
.ng Mr.. Comerford all the time he desires
ut if this matter is to be postponed am
in favor of procuring an attorney for the
Board and investigating the whole OF Mr.
Comerford's county orders and his official
business.
Col. Arnett said they were entirely will
ing 10 take that course, irregular as these
accusations were and coming simply
through an anonymous letter The Board
hen took recess, while Col. Arnett pre-
pared the affidavit.
CONERPoRD's AFFIDAVIT.
The Board reassembled and Col. Arnett
read the affidavit of James NJ. Comerford,
stating he had material witnesses absent,
namely Mrs. Carson, now of Newark, with
out whose testimony he could not safely
proceed with this case; that Mrs. Carson
had received county orders since last Feb.
ruary and that she had told Mrs. Radcliffe
she had used these orders at Schultze Bros.
hat affant had sent his attorney to Newark,
who had seen Mrs. Carson and heard her
say she had received certain county orders
and could not remember from whom; that
she said she could not come to Wheeling on
account of her children; that her testimony
was valuable; that this was not for delay
out simply for justice.
Mr.. Delbrugge-"I move time be granted
Mr.. Comerford and | believe no member o.
his Board but wishes to see him vindicat,
ed"
Speidel-'I amend by adding that the
county employ W. P. Hubbard, as assistant
counsel.
MORE COUNSEL OR NOT
Delbrugge-"I am opposed to that, be
cause don't think the case Is so important
as to call on the best legal talent Of the
State
Speidel-"The Prosecuting Attorney may
be sick or something, and we want an at
,orney when the deposition of Mrs. Carson
is taken. There may be other matters
come up, think other orders besides thost
on Schultz Bros, should be investigated"
Boring-"I object to the expense of 81
or 800 that this will put the county to, a
| don't see the necessity,
Speidel-"If the expense is all, that car
easily be made up. ! will get list o
taxpayers of the county who will agree Il
see that Mr.. Hubbard is paid There ma.
be technical points raised that only lawye
can handle and then, lawyer should b.
here to ask questions which the commits
sioners do not like to do"
Boring-"We have the prosecuting al
;orney and he is certainly enough to as
questions
'Stein-"Thats my idea. We have on
lawyer and if we need another, l woul
prefer Henry NJ Russell.
Speidel-'I have no objection to Nj
Russell anu as ] made the motion | wi
substitute his name for Mr.. Hubbards."
Woods-"This is an investigation an
not prosecution. AS the suspicion rest
on Mr.. Comerford, it is his place to brin
witnesses and clear. himself. For that res
son and as the Prosecuting Attorney
abundantly able to care for the connty's in
terest, am opposed to an extra attorney.
no EXTRA LAWYER.
A vote was then had on the attorney
ueSSIS. DOEluR, belOEuSSe, oltlu, OlOhe
and Woods voted against the extra lawye
and Messrs. Speidel, Prince, Maxwell an
Nichols for one; so it was lost. Their
were several objections urged against
long continuance and finally the Board de
cided to take the case up on the 18th Q
August, at which time the Board will ais
meet 10 consider the Sheriffs delinquen
list.
Mr.. Speidel then offered resolution su:
pending Mr.. Comerford until the end 0
this investigation and turning his books AM
papers over to Mr.. Delbrugge to act in hi
stead.
Mr.. Delbrugge opposed this as illegal anc
beyond the power Of the Board to compel.
Mr.. Speidel said his own sense Of homo
should induce him to suspend himself.
Col Arnett said they had voluntaril
agreed to the suspension, but would not sub
NIT to the apparent dishonor Of turning
over his books. Then, as it was necessar
to have an overseer Of the poor for that dis
trict during Mr.. Comerford's voluntary re
lirement, Mr.. Delbrugge was appointed.