Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-07

that did not wish 10 bring mp hcrc. but am
forced 70. Mr.. Werner whon he drove out with
mo had evidently boon drinking and do not
think that he can recoIlect everything that took
place. ! never stated anything IN tho world
about that 800 note being returned 10 me II
Mr. Starke got tho contract i state that posi-
lively. The only statement over made in con-
nection with tho award was when was asked II
ever hoard Nr. Epps tpcak about the qualit =
OF the work. heard Mr.. Epps say that the Fem
ton metallic work was tho best. / never heard
him say that he was going 20 vote for H."
In reply 10 n question Mr.. Belvin ssid that he
did tell Mr.. Stokes that he had loaned 400 10
Mr. Epps-
MONEY PROM BOOZE.
Mr.. Meredith then asked the witness II this
f10O had como from Mr.. Booze.
Mr. Beivln replied: Mr. Booze gave me 900
for my railroad expenses / got some more
money from him Afterwards, out ihcro was 70
money used by me In any way for tho purpose
OF buying any member OF this committee.
Mr.. Meredith Have you any objection 30 toll
ing the committee whether any money was
given TO you by Mr, Booze 20 be used In cOnnec-
tion with these contracts ?
MIR. Belyin am not going into details.
Mr.. Meredith; have no further questions TO
ask the witness
In reply 90 q question by Mr.. Epps as 10
whether Mr.. Bclvin had over heard him express
an opinion upon the goods Mr.. Belvin replied
MY recollection Is that yOu stated twice that
the work OF the Fenton company was the best.
lrememoor nothing about the amount nor per
been Dossessod by the Fenton company over
the Specially company
QUESTIONED BY Mr.. WERNER.
Mr.. Werner then asked 10 be allowed TO ask
Mr. Bovn "a few questions, which request was
granted.
Mr. Werner: Mr.. Bovn, you have stated In
your testimony here tonight that l was under
the Influence OF liquor ana could not recoect al
that passed during that conversation we had?
Mr.. Belyn: IN my opinion you were.
n. afFt fsgr no Gf p nj
subjects that We spoke about besides this con-
tract business
M-. Belvin: ! 10 NOT Just st this moment, and
i they are Of personal nature don't wish 70
bring them mp here.
NJ. Werner: DO you not remember that We
had some conversation about some horses;
Mr.. Belun: Yes, we were taking horses out
thore.
Mr. Werner: mean after we came back tc
town.
Mr. Bclyln: No, sir, DO not rccollect.
Mr.. Werner: Don't you remcmber that ]
spOke 20 You about Sir. Chambcrlains farm and
about hin rot paying any attention
Ny. BelSln: Now, that you mention II, / 40
ana as sfii while ago. We wore taking sport
ing matters.
Mr Werner: Gentlemen, ] have done this
Just 90 show that was not under tho influence
Oi liQugr. knew exactly what We were taking
about, and simply tried 20 refresh Mr. Beivin $
memory. | positively deny tn1t WAS drink ng
or was under ihe iu01ence Of liquor. went
about my business ana was attending 70 my
business.
HEssRS STOKES AND ROYAL.
MIR. A. y. stokes testified that the only CONVEX
satiOn be had ~ regard 10 the ruinOrs was WIN
Mr. bolvin. who told him that he had loaned
Mr.. Epps SlOO but th0t ine latter had pAl1 inc
cum back lie was not certain how or where
this conversation took place. The witness was
under the impression that be had repeated me
talk TO perhaps one OF two others. lie though'
the loan q perfectly proper one, although the
rumors In regard 10 the affair iolt an ugly I'M
prcssion upon him until after Mr. Belvin's state
mcnt.
Nr. William l. Royal was called. lie stated
that he knew nothing NJ all about the matter
except what had been rumored AMI published
IN the papers He snli That No did not request
20 hc summoned aud di1 not know why SUN
mons was served upon him.
Would VOTE CONsCIENTIOUsLY.
Captain Charles n. Epp-, who was summon al
10y Mr. Egps. stated that he had approached VII.
Epus before the awarding OF the contract in the
interest OF Mr. Starke Go sec how Mr.. kpps IN
tended 10 voio iu the DoOk-hle matter. lie sad
wnou he iuterros9ted the councilman upon thi'
question De said that ne should vote c0nscicn-
tiously. The witness stated that his reply was
that he would not have had Ar. Epps do other
Wise tor his right arm.
Mr.. james G. Smith testified That Mr. Epp'
had told him that he intoudei to cast his ballot
for tho best interest Of the city. Mr.. Smith was
Mt S,arke's friend. Nr. James L. Phillips
made y similar statement 10 the committee on
behalf OF Mr. Epps.
sEhD FOR MR.. BOOZE.
Mr. GuigOn stated % tho committee that he
had bceu Informed that Mr. Booze would come
before the committee IL summoned. lie there
ioro o1ierci % motion, which was carried, thH'
this gentleman be requested through Mr. II. VI
Sturko 10 be- present at tho mex me citing. q be
heli tomorrow night or at some sl3selucn'
meetlug
some question arose Gs to who should pay the
expenses ~ tAis gentleman, who does not fe'iit
In Hchnou1, and Mr.. l.. A. totun who wA'
present arose aui said that as a citizen 81 Rich
iuunl ne thought II there WIS any light that Mr.
B1ole could throw upon ths matter the commit
tee should not allow the question o! expenses ~
keep ANN away.
Inc committee then adjourned.