The herald., 1897-12-04

Adams approached" more persons in his
efforts to collect money from them than
he mentioned while on the witness stand.
He is also known to have promised posi-
tions In the new buildings which are to
be erected IL the school bonds carry at
the polls next Tuesday. He was to have
had the patronage of the janitorships Of
these buildings and it is supposed he
was backed in this by Webb.
Charles Mcintyre was offered the po-
sition of janitor Of the new high school
upon the payment OF 500.
Adams was foolish enough to write
two letters to female teachers in the
schools, in which he intimated that
money would be necessary If they ex-
pected to retain their positions. These
letters are known to exist and if possi-
BILE they will be produced at the investl-
cation.
Adams confession, in which he admit
ted his guilt of the charges preferred,
was most opportune, for it ended the
case against him and unless the courts
take action it is unnecessary for the
prosecution to bring out all the evidence
that they have secured unless some
other member is implicated. There Is
more than a probability of the indict-
ment of Axtell, Adams and Webb on
charge of conspiracy to commit fell
ony. Said a prominent attorney, who
did not wish his name used in connection
with the matter, yesterday: 'Tf 1t can
be proven that Axtell's statement that
he with Webb and Adams had a meeting
just before Axtell went before the
.toI~
were made for them to fasten the guilt
upon Brother" Pitman, that is con-
spiracy to commit perjury and con-
spiracy against Pitman. The conspir-
acy itself is felony and all parties to it
are equally liable to indictment. That
confession clears no one from the con-
sequences of such an act"
r. A. Bouelle, who Is now teaching in
room No. 8, of the Hewitt street school,
was "approached' shortly before the
election Of teachers and was given to
understand that by paying for 1t he
could have a position as principal The
approaching was not done by either
Adams or Axtell and Bouelle will not
say who it was, but he is ready to tell
the investigating board. The price was
not mentioned to him.
Director Webb. who is now under the
darkest cloud, stated, as an argument
IN his defense, that Adams story was
false; that he had assured all of the
principals who had filed aff1davits in the
case against Axtell and Adams of his
support to secure their reelection. He
pointed to this as an evidence that had
he desired to bleed them his game would
have been to frighten them by telling
them that their positions were in danger.
Ellis statement that he assured all Of
them Of his support Is not true. He did
not promise his support to Prof. Keppel
nor to Prof Phillips. He may have done
20 to Prof. Emery and Prof. Bonebrake
If Adams makes another statement he
may remove another prop from under
Webb's defense. Webb 1t will be remern-
bered, laid great emphasis upon the
question to Adams on the evening the
latter confessed whether he (Adams)
had received any money Adams replied
In the negative each of the FIVE times
that question was asked him. Webb
then turned to the audience and asserted
that tn that answer he would fini mis-
vipd'cassor, end insinuated that he
Uouti provo that Adams did receive
money. As matters stand, IL Adams
ssmss ont In nnnlhor abatement ana ad :