Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

ed that during the year 1850 MS br0tner,
Joseph r. Massey gave him 81 90 and paid
about 81, 200 upon some Improvements made
upon his uhe PLAINTIFFS home In the
year 1881. witness said, he saved s. D2.il
above his current expenses. His total in
come that year was $4.I33. while his ex
pensas were placed at $l,257.3i.
Mr.. Wise asked the witness how much
money he had In bank on the certficate-of-
deposit plan in the latter part OF 1899.
The answer was 1897. He had about
this sum on January l. 1889. and did not
think that he had put 1t in the secret
drawer
In reply TO another OF Mr.. Wlse's ques-
tions, Mr.. Massey said that he had paid
upon his money as income taxes and had
not given In any assessments.
PLAINTIFF IN POLITICS.
During the spring of 1859 you had a
very ugly controversy I'm Richmond. didn't
you? ! refer to your connection with the
Big Four" said Mr. Wise.
Il had a position there in which ] was
kept very busy endeavoring TO prevent
certain proposed legislation" replied MIR.
Massey.
Did not you make an announcement in
the Richmond State that you would be
candidate for congressman-at-large from
Virginia in that year?"
res, Eli
I've had a pretty lively time for the
following three months. didn't we?'
Yes. sir; regarded II as quite lively"
They were about the warmest times
ever had" laughed Mr.. Wise, adding: Il
made 100 speeches In 100 counties in Nir-
ginia In JOS days. and understand you TO
have said that you got the best of me.
Is that correct?"
Il don't know about that; think l
have always gotten the best OF you," re-
marked Mr. Massey. with emphasis
well" said MIR. Wise, II have had
enough OF that sort of thing"
GLAD HE HAD REFORMED.
Il am very glad you have" sailed the
Superintendent. as the disorder In the
courtroom became more and more pro-
nounced.
Yes, | have reformed,' said Mr.. Wise.
II wish TO congratulate you"
Il am sorry 1 cannot congratulate you.
You haven't reformed" was the rejoinder
hurled back by Mr.. Wise. while the spec
tators shook with laughter and Judge
Prentiss and Deputy-Sergeant Mercer
raped violently for order.
Mr.. Massey added "Well. sir; there
was not so much ground for reform in
my case"
Finally order was restored, and Judge
Prentiss called the attention of the coun-
sci in the case 10 the fact that the trial
had now been on for three weeks. and
urged that due regard should be had for
time.
Mr.. Wise said: ooh. Judge: let me
have little fun" Great laughter)
FURTHER OSS-EXANINATION.
The cross-examination of the witness
then went along another line. Mr. Wise
questioned the plaintiff as to his receipts
and disbursements in the year 1852, when
Mr.. Wise and Mr.. Massey were opponents
for the office OF congressman at large
He called the attention of Mr.. Massey
to the fact that he had never met that
gentleman upon the stump in Joint de-
bate. Mr.. Massey stated that he had
about $500 of deposit on hand on Janu-
airy !. 1882, and that his expenditures for
that year were about 1920 He did not
use any part of this money In his can
vass, though he did use largely of II in
the expenses of the contest which fol-
lowed. Mr.. Massey said that he did
not think he received any funds from
his brother that year.
mir. Massey. how much money have
you in that secret box now?'
II don't care TO answer that"
40. but you'll have to-"
oven, sir; / don't think j have any
there"
How much money have you in
bank?"
Il could not tell you. j don't think
have any large amount. 1 have written
TO my bank to send me a statement of
my account
Now, MIR. Massey. viii you tell me
what you purchased or hold to represent
your savings from your salary and farm
from the time of the purchase OF the
n. No. mt
quered Mr.. Wise.
"Oh. YES; bought 81, $50 worth OF bank
stock in the Peoples National Bank of
Charlottesville; and i also had about $2,vj
worth of improvements put upon our
Charlottesville property"
"Well. did you have any other money az
ter you had paid the 800 upon the town
house?'
Eyes, sir"
well how much?"
about 5000"
Then. at the time OF the purchase you
did have 5000, aside from the $3.50 your
wife paid IMP
YES sir; ! did,
There was some further questioning OF
the witness as TO his pecuniary condition
from year to year, the object being plain
" TO lead up TO 1880 and 1894. and see
| what money he had on hand In those
wears. and whence II came.
Court. at $40, adjourned until l0:3o
o'clock Monday morning.