The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-08

I question which his duty dictated he should
Put to the witness.
FORMER GOVERNOR PROVED
TO BE An UNWILLING WITNESS.
Mr.. Stephens did not at first answer the
questions of Mr.. Lehman as to the con-
tributions Of Mr.. Stuever. and what dis
position was made of them. In fact. upon
the advice of MIR. Walsh, he repeatedly re-
fused to answer this and similar interroga-
tories.
Finally. he expressed a desire to consult
with Attorney Walsh. The two retired to
an anteroom. and, upon their return a few
momen later, Mr.. Stephens announced
that he would answer the question, and
Mr.. Walsh withdrew his objections.
James Bradley of Round Station. Audrain
County,. Mo-, who was a member of the
General Assembly in 1887. did not prove the
| good witness that Mr.. Walsh evidently cN-
i, pected he would be. His testimony con-
corning the legislation in behalf of the
Breeders bill was to the effect that the
measure had been quite generally approved
by the agricultural interests Of the State;
that 1t was expected to benefit the Fair
Association. of which deponent was a MEM
Der in Audrain County. and received his
support, as well as the support of other
members of the legislature. because 1t was
deemed of benefit out in the State. and not
because of any evil influences so far as he
knew which had been brought to bear upon
members of the legislature or Senate.
"SO-CALLED FINANCE
COMMITTEE WAS a SHAM"
Doctor E. H. Chinn Rocheport of Boone
County. Missouri. a member of the State
Democratic Committee in 1883, testified that
he was the member of what Mr.. Walsh
termed the so-called Finance Committee"
of the &Tpm0rraffc State Eanppniffaa b,,f az
a member Of such committee he did not
recall having attended a meeting: in fact,
stated that there had been none; that the
committee had not received any of the
finances of the State organization. had not
disposed Of any and knew nothing of the
funds OF the committee. He characterized
the Finance Committee as a sham.
Roscoe r. jenkins, employe of the Reed
Newspaper Company of Kansas City. testi-
fled as to The st. Louis Republic In Kansas
City.
Mr.. Cardwell. the plaintiff. was not pres
ent during the hearing.
Mr.. Merton Jourdan of st. Louis, who was
also present in behalf of The St. Louis Re-
public. advised with Mr.. Gilman during
the proceedings.
Colonel ]. X. Yeager of Kansas City is
understood to be present in the interest
of the Secretary CT State. Sam B. Cook.
PHELPS WILL GIVE
Va Il MONDAAs
James NJ. Seibert. chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, did not ansW err the
citation for his appearance, and although
Attorney Walsh announced that he expect
ed to have Mr.. Seibert testify here Monday.
it is not thought that the State chairman
will come. standing upon what he believes
his right TO give his deposition in St. Louis.
Mr.. Walsh announced that Monday, the
date TO which the hearing was adjourned.
Emmett Newton of Springfield, Colonel
John H. Carroll. solicitor of the Burling-
ton Railroad. and Colonel William H.
Phelps. who. is believed to be more inter-
ested in the political than in the legal
phases of this suit. will be here to give
their dispositions before Notary OFT.
VIII Mr.. Phelps be here?" asked Mr..
rather pointedly. when Mr.. Walsh !
this announcement.
Yes. sir" replied Mr.. Walsh.
FORMER GOVERNOR STEPHENS's
TESTIMONY IN FULL.
Attorney Walsh conducted the direct ex-
animation of Governor Stephens, who was |
the second witness. After inquiring the wit |
ness'S name, Mr.. Walsh asked:
What is your occupation?"
A: Il do not know that 1 have any just |
now"
O.: Have you ever held public office in
the State of Missouri
n ..v,h,t oe,o.,..
..I r.a. Troa.
go - @s,snSt II "'a'e SIEVE"
90 ~ lou,.
Cooke"
a. nes sh.
~ ne was formerly! chairman OF the
pemocratic committee"
a: Yes. sir.
~: Ana is at present Secretary of
9ta'e.
A.: Yes. sir.
" he stated IN his examination here the
uas OF 'he taxing OF this deposition in
leSaro 10 a certain contribution made by
o n fneips,Soionei pheips Is attorney
~. 'He missouri racine, Is he not?'
a. 40 on.
rearse" "a 'eeh :" d great many
A.. yes"
he s'a'e"' continued Mr.. Walsh. as