The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-07

tee, and did his best 10 entertain them
| In the day the committee worked, and
took in the theatres and places OF amuse-
ment at night a large portion OF this
| expense was met by Mr. Boose. who fur
nished more than 800 to this object Il
remember one night we secured couple
OF boxes at the theatre which must have
| cost at least $50 ] was bidding on my
own hook. and represented no company.
| afterwards asked Mr.. Boose 70 give me
a duplicate OF his bid and Made bid
similar 10 his"
Mr.. Meredith: Please STATE the clrcum-
stances OF the loan.
Mr. Belvin: II was about a week after
the trip North. Mr.. Epps asked me to
| lend him 800. that he needed the money.
did so. and he has since paid II back by
his note. which deposited In bank.
Mr.. Meredith Had this money been
! paid back when you had your CONVEX
sation with Mr. Werner?
| Mr.. Belvln: / think So
| Mr.. Meredith: Did you give a receipt?
Mr. Belvin: No.
Mr. Meredith: Please state what took
place between you and Mir Werner?
Mr.. Belvln: / don't recollect anything
about The Times newspaper office being
mentioned Some one remarked that Mr..
stated that he had. and that l had the
proofs that be had paid 1t back.
Mr.. Meredith: Did you hear these
rumors before your conversation with
Mr.. Werfier?
Mr.. Belyin: Yes; they were floating
about generally, but I can't name those
from whom heard them.
Mr. Meredith: DO you deny Mr..
Werner's statements?
Mr. Belvin: 1 have no recollection Of
them.
Mr.. Meredith: VIII you state that you
made no remarks 10 the effect that If
Mr.. Boose got the contract the 800 would
not be paid back by Mr.. Epps?
Mr.. Belvin: l recollect no such state
ments.
Mr.. Meredith: Whom did you tell that
you loaned the 500 TO Mr. Epps?
Mr.. Belvin: l told a friend Of mine
in strict confidence. l refuse TO call his
name.
Mr. Guigon: Do you decline 10 make
any detailed statement about your money
matters with Mr.. Boose?
Mr.. Belvin: Yes. sir. That is my pri-
vate business
Mr.. Epps Mr. Starke made a state
ment 20 the effect that I expressed the
opinion that the FentOn goods were
worth from 10 to 20 per cent. more than
those Of the other company. DO Won
remember what / said In regard 10 the
matter?
Mr., Belvin: I don't remember your say
ing anything about the percentage: but |
think you said the Fenton goods were |
better
Mr.. Guigon; Why did you gentlemen
go TO the theatres while North?
MT Belvin: To entertain the commit 1
zee. Boxes were hired by Mr.. Waddev.s
representative. Mr.. Starke's representa-
i've ana others. and the committee pro-
ceeded to enjoy themselves at night.
MT Waddey here stated that he oh
Jected 10 his name being used in con- I
hection with the subject Of entertaining
the committee. He had an itemized state
Iheht OF every dollar he had spent on the !
trip, which the committee might examine
at their pleasure.
MT Guigcn: Was there any reason why
you should have loaned Mr.. Epps sloo7
Mr.. Belvin: Well he asked me for #
and l accommodated him.
On motion Of Mr. Guigon, Il was de-
,lueu that Mr. Boose be summoned
ilough Mr. Starke 10 appear before the
, ,o-liIe al MS earliest opportunity.
having expressed his willingness IN do 60
MT Npps then asked that several Wit
lesses he had asked 10 be nresent ba
moved TO make statements. and Captain
~harles II. Epps stated that he had
ished Mr.. Epps how he would vote. The
dtter replied that he would vote COR
'clenuously, to which Captain Epps re
'ueu mat he wouldn't have him vote
for his right arm.
MT J. G. Smith then stated that he
lad asked Mr.. Epps to do what he could
Tor Mr.. Starke when the time came 10
vote Tor awarding the contract. 10 which
Mr. Epps replied that he expected TO do
al ne could for the interests Of the CITY
Mr., James T. Phillips stated that he
lsHed Mr.. Epps to vote for Mr. Starke
VT Epps replied that he could not do
o. thinking as he did that Mr.. Wad-
Iey's goods were superior.
me committee adjourned TO meet again
o-morrow night at 8 o'clock.