The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-02

tackled CampDell ABOUT IL, ana
charged him with getting them to do
it. McCord and Bonner's feelings
were unfriendly, but he did not know
what they grew out of. He told
Whitaker aud Bonner about the
allowance of $4,000 to Campbell.
Observation-Disclosures said he saw an
editorial in the Texas Farmer purport
ing to give the facts upon what the
resolution calling this investigation
into existence were based. There was
no difference between the Whitaker
letter and the editorial in the Farmer.
The editorial was practically a copy of
the letter.
Re cross-It was not very long after
the publication when Whitaker read
the letter to him.
Senator Kirby was called and sworn.
Examined by Finley he testified sub
stantially as follows: Had practiced
| in Jude McCord's district ever since he
had been Judge. The default docket
was not called on Friday, but on Mon
day. The court did not omit judg-
ments by agreement. 1t WAS not his
rule to permit Judgment by confession
or by agreement until after default
day.
He was reticent as to his action in
court, never discussed cases with law
yers outside of the court. Found him
dignified and his department as Judge
will compare favorably vii h any other
Judge in the State. He Kirby was a
member of the State Senate, was pres
ent when the resolution was introd-
uced. Heard of the letter referre to
(here he was shown copy of Whitta-
ker's letter. thought it was a correct
copy; saw it in the Senate Chamber
the week before the resolution was in
troduced. John Bacon Of Denton
handed it to him saying it affected the
| District Judge OF my District.
Understood Mr.. Bacon was head
man under Abrams who is in charge
of the Land Department Of the Texas
and Pacific Railway Co., had known
| Bacon for 20 years, did not know his
business at Austin. The letter was in
quarto envelope addressed to George
Clark & Co.
Cross examination by Robertson
Bacon might have been in the employ
of the M. K. & L. but think not.
Judge Gerald here stated that he
received a letter from Mr.. Whitaker
through the mail. He gave the letter
to senator to show to other senators.
He did this to see If it would be pos
sible to pass his resolution.
| Witness resumed. He said when the
Tyler crowd came to Austin after the
resolution was introduced he spoke to
Finley and Duncan about the letter.
To Mr.. Breitz After reading it,
handed it back to Mr.. Bacon.
| r. @. DeGraffenried was next sworn.
Examined by Finley. Witness testified
he was q resident in Longview. In
February, 1889, he received a letter
from Senator Chiffon to come to Tyler.
that something might happen by
which he could advance my interest.
After the appointment of the receivers
l went to Tyler and saw Chiffon, and
asked him what he meant by his letter.
Chiffon explained that if the receivers
were appointed he would have urged
his Internationally appointment as
one. He had heard of Finley's resig-
nation shortly after it.
Senator Kearby recalled: Was at
tending court at Van ZAndt when he
heard of Finley's resignation as re
ceiver. Heard of a fee of $4,000 and
spoke of it as pretty good thing.
| Judge Cate was next sworn. Exam
en- by Finley: Am attorney for the re-
ceiyers. In December, 1899, | pre-
posed going to West Texas. Chiffon
wrote him. He went to Tyler to see
him Chilton). Chiffon expressed re-
greet at my intention.
| I said Laredo was promising point;
that they were dissatisfied with their
| LAWYERS there and urged him to go
there and represent the International
aud Great Northern. He went when
he heard Camp intended resigning.
He notified the general attorneys he
wanted Camps place. He had been
in McCord's judicial district since 1888;
was familiar with the PRACTICE In his
court.
Chairman Mckinney stated that
Governor Hogg had expressed a de
sire to come before the committee
and explain all he knew about it, but
the committee had not seen proper
to call him. as thus far in the investi-
!, cation nothing had developed that re
Elected upon his official character or
conduct; hence they saw no reason why
he should be called upon to appear and
the committee was adverse to extend
: the limit of the investigation behind
the resolution unless clearly convinced
that some good purpose could be &C.
complished
Some further testimony was ad-
duced. going over and over the same
grounds and in which nothing start
ling was developed.
The committee adjourned till 10 a.
m. tomorrow and will finally adjourn
Thursday.