Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-14
SECURITY ON LIST Nd. l
WILL CERTIFY MATTER TO
JUSTICE ANDERSON.
Difference of Opinion Among Attorneys
Doubts as to His Rights.
in the Premises.

1t was stated this afternoon by Referee
Bradley that the decision would be certi-
fled by him to Judge Anderson. holding
court In bankruptcy for certiflcation.
While a number of attorneys represent
ing claimants whose securities are stated
to be on list No. 1 have noted exceptions
to the ruling of the referee. still there
are several prominent attorneys who in
formed Mr.. Broadiey today that his posi-
ton was the proper one.
The question was asked the referee this
afternoon as to his certification. and some
doubt was expressed to his right to
rule on the status of the conditions on
list No l.
That has to be done, Mr.. Bradley stated,
on the request of one or more of the cred
itors, and the request of one creditor would
be just as binding as the request of several
When asked when he would submit his de-
ciSiOn to the bankruptcy court. Mr.. Brad
ley said he would do so just as soon as he
can make up his report on the number of
claims proven up to the time of the election
OF the trustee. He also said the creditors
who voted for the election of the trustee
would be required to sign statement to
that effect to show that majority in both
number and amounts voted for the person
elected to be trustee.
Meets With Approval.
The selection of Mr.. George TruesdeI as
trustee of the estate of Thomas E. Wag-
gaman. which was decided upon at the
meeting Of creditors Saturday afternoon.
was generally discussed today by lawyers
and laymen. That the selection was pop
ular one with the great majority Of Wag-
gaman claimants was evidenced by the al
most unanimous vote by which former
Commissioner Truesdel was elected.
Mr.. Hamilton of the law firm of Hamilton
& Colbert. who represents the vast interests
of the Catholic University. in speaking to-
day to a Star reporter about the election
said:
Mr.. Truesdel has been shown to be one
of the best-equpped men in Washington
for the trusteeship.
The comments of other attorneys were
equally favorable. Former Judge Charles
c. Cole said better man could have
been found Ito manage the complicated
affairs of Mr.. Waggaman's business"
The hope was expressed among the
creditors that with Mr.. Truesdelrs long
experience with real estate matters the
lest possible results would be obtained.
1t is stated that a meeting of the trustees
of the Catholic University will be held at
morning. 1t is the belief of some attorneys
that the finances of the institution which
are involved in the Waggaman bankruptcy
will be considered
Those expected to attend the meeting are
Archbishops Ireland, Ryan. Keane and
Farley. and Bishops Spalding, Horstmann
and Macs. also Messrs. Charles j. Bona
parte and Michael Jenkins of Baltimore. 1t
is said to be probable that MeSSrs. Hamil-
ton Colbert will also attend the meet
ing
Mr.. TruesdeI Chosen Trustee.
By an almost unanimous majority the
creditors of Thomas E. waggaman. at their
meeting Saturday afternoon. after the re-
port of The Star closed elected Mr. George
Trup9Hpll Of bo ia oF
bankrupt. This result was Indicated in the
proceedings. reported in The Star, be-
fore the balloting began. 1t was nearly 43O
o clock before the tedious process Of calling
the roll of creditors and the amounts of
their claims was completed and Mr. An
drew Y. Bradley. the referee In bankruptcy.
announced as the result that former Dis
trict Commissioner Truesdell was elected
The voting was confined almost entirely
to the so-calied unsecured creditors The
attorneys representing creditors whose
claims purported to be secured on "list of
notes No. almost to man refrained
from Young. When their names were called
they answered. Present but decline To
vote. This was due to the fact that nearly
all or them had noted exceptions to the
ruling OF Referee Bradley In deciding that
the claimants whose alleged securities We're
on list No. l We're for the purpose of votine
unsecured creditors"
Al the conclusion of the election an adj
Jourhment was taken until Wednesday at
, ,ei moon at BID O'Clock. 1t is expected that
MI 1ruesdell will have reached Wa sbinpron
by that time. and will be in attendance al
the meeting of creditors to qualify as trus
zee ana that the amount of his bond will
then be fixed. Speculation as to what tba
required figure will be ranges from sI0O ooo
to 81. 100000 ' 'i'"'"''
ne only other candidates for trustee ba
49, Nr. iruesdeil were Messrs. Edward s
We. Nc. aiinont and Harry \. Hegarty. The
result of the balloting showed tba. Ny
Truesdell had received 10 votes. NJ NJ NJ
Lamont 8 votes and Mr. Hegartv yota
ne .otal amount represented by the votes
a lor Mr. TruesdelI was s4J5.Jo3s s ONT Of
s6S' iolli. as counted rs present and a "
Titled to vote. The single vote for Hags r
was In amount for $3.50 -
Some Spicy Incidents.
There were some spicy, incidents i, ,h.
proceedings OF the meeting of Waggaman
creditors Saturday afternoon after rha
1'"i report closed. Attorney George
hamilton objected to the vote for trustee
being taken until the decision of Refara.
Bradley as to the status of the craaitc,-s
on list NO. could be appealed to the court
for Certfication ~ e e'ur'
This is most important matter to
these creditors" he said and should ha
passed upon by the court" "
DO you make that as notion" asked
the referee Aeo
1T may be regarded as such"
Then l overrule the motion" renIied
Referee Bradley, who explained that IL the
meeting be adjourned until there was a
decision of the court there would be canal
reason for continuing the adjournment in
definitely until the question was finally
passed upon by the highest legal tribunal
In the land. the United States Supreme
Court. We will therefore proceed with
the election of trustee" concluded the ref
cree.
There being chorus Of exceptions to tho
referees ruling on list No. 1 from all parts
of the room. MIR. Bradley raped for order
and said: Gentlemen. l will consider the
exceptions to be made in blanket form
BY this time nearly all the attorneys
Were on their feet. and Il except" Note
my exception. and similar expressions
came from all parts of the room. A scene
of some confusion followed which caused
the referee to rap sharply for order
This is Saturday afternoon and it Is a
legal holiday. exclaimed Attorney Baker
Il therefore move We take a recess"
The motion was overruled promptly
When the disposition of the ATTORNEYS
whose clients were represented on list No
/. to refrain from voting became evident
Referee Bradley declared that if only one
vote was cast for trustee or three trus-
tees. the parties voted for by the single
voter would be declared to be elected
Request of an Attorney.
While the voting in progress an at
torney who had been out of the room arose
and declared that If his name had been
called in his absence he desired the ref
cree to go back on the list and allow him