The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-18

there was a bill of extras which he (ths archi.
tect) deemed fair and reasonable. He received
no compensation for making the plans for the
large building. Under :he rule prevailing among
architects he vas entitled to 2lS per cent ii the
building is not erected or IL he does not super
intend the work.
In answer to . question by ex- Prof.
Scobey the witness said Regent Smith had
told him that the original plans contem-
plated too good building for Pull
man. This created quite a sensation in
the lobby.
subsequently Regent Smith inquired:
ibid say it was too good building for
Pullman
"Yes." was the prompt reply: "that was
in Tacoma"
The regent endeavored to convince the
witness that what he did say was. ''that
if the building was located in a city stone
trimmings would be necessary, but stand
ing Off by itself such trimmings might be
dispensed with"
NO." the architect replied. "that re-
ferred to the dormitory."
Smith asked him what he meant BY the
statement that the regents were afraid and
he was afraid.
1--WE all knew there was opposition to
Pullman" the witness replied.
Smith--"Where did that opposition
come from?"
Il understood that it came from YOU"
answered witness.
w. A. Windus, ex-mayor of Pullman,
explained the condition of the title to the
college lands, and stated that there was q
cloud on a small part of it, but that it has
been cleared away, and the state
now has good title to the
entire tract. Paul CASTOR having
no title whatever. The whole tract was
donated by the citizens Of Pullman. He
had no knowledge of any money having
been paid to the locating commissioners
or TO any one else or account of the sea
ton. About 1900 was raised tor ex pen SEES
in the effort to secure the college,
but, as far AS he knew. it was
used legitimately. He could testify
positively that Bertha Denton had no
lots in Chambers addition. owned BY him.
self and Chambers. He did not believe
that she or Laush,on, Black. Conover or
Smith owned any land in the vicinity of
Pullman. Smith had won some lots off
I,e,,erman in bet. out he did not know
that the bet had been paid.
The noon recess was then taken. and the
investigation had practically ended
After recess Ex-senator Parrish testified
that he thought the title 10 the grounds
had been perfected. He gave a history OF
the contest over the location. including
the payment of a committees expenses 20
nlvmpia. The locating commission
received no part of the money subscribed
hv Pullman people. When they came the
peaple me: them with a brass band and
pu, on all the style they knew how. They
Also set up the champagne" In fact.
they extended 10 them the hospitality of
the city. Witness had no conference with
i.aughton pertaining TO the college.
II. q. pepledee, a Pullman banker, tes-
.;fed tina, he mad paid TO Smith. treasurer
of the college regents. interest at Is per
cont on deposits. He did not know
whether or not the state MAS credited with
the same
!. Nicholas. clerk at the Aytesian
hotel. testified that Smith paid certain
amounts for hotel accommodations. and
Seobev represented that he signed the
xauchers IN blank, Smith filing them OUT
afterward.
Prof Hendricks was questioned ~ Pre-
s,sant UestQn This resulted IN EXPOSING
cersonaI animosity toward Hes;on on the
fart of Hendricks. Hendricks requested
that 10 students he called 10 testify IN his
behalf. to " hich Senator Fr.nk emphaii-
cally objected.
President Ueston was called and male a
lengthy speech in his own behalf. Hem
bricks insisted upon his right Ia interro-
gate the president, aut was unanimously
oyerruied by the commission.
Paul Gaskin testified regarding his in
,eress in the title 10 seventy-tNo acres.
which Was supposed 10 be part OF the
college ground. claiming that his suit IN
the court against DIR. Herman IS also
against the land, and that his tile
Will oe sustained. Pullman people con-