The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-09
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SIT East Broad Street.
Mali Orders Filled.

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on the theory that Bloomhcrg would be
friendly. witness said he gave list OF
inc creditors TO him, and authorized him
10 secure control Of whatever claims ne
could. Ii Il, @
Witness, asked as to the allegation OF
conspiracy. said he 81 was trying TO 90
three things for Busby: Save his as
sets save his credits, at the least pos
5sthle expcnse."5 He denied any talk Or
rtimation Of a rccelycrship When ne sa"
Bloombcrg. VIZ j,
Asked II he kne " Marks at that time.
he said that lie did not. Marks had not
been mentioned at the BloombcrE inter-
View. He left the means OF SECURING Inc
claims 10 Bloom erg's discretion Bloom
berg promised not to harass Busby. OH
Dawson's guarantee Of payment.
He knew Of the Marks letter Saturday
morning. but did not know OF the cir
cumstnnces OF its writing. lie did not
connect either himself or Bloomberg with
Il. Afterward, Bloom berg told him about
tho Marks letter and explained IL.
Were you satisfied with his exRlana-
tinn? asked Mr.. Smith,
II remarked: We'll, i !, have, to so up \
and tell Mr.. Busby about that " said
MIR. Dawson.
TELLS OF HIS INTERESTS.
Mr.. Dawson told OF his connection with.
the business of Busby's and how that
connection was served. and what he did
before aud after getting out of the bust
ness. He had received a power OF at
torney; had endorsed and given his per-
ever necessary. and exhibited one or two
notes upon which his endorsement APP
peared. lie had become Busbys security
for the rent OF the Main Street store. and
explained that he went into that business
because the landlord. Mr.. Marks, sug
Eested to him that after Mr. Busby had
moved from the Main Street store he had
nothing as security for his rent.
"Busby Is good for that sum, he told
Marks. But Marks persisted that he
wanted security. and then he Offered 10
the rent just about one month before
this suit was brought.
WHY HE ISSUED STATEMENT
In explaining why ne made out me
it to the creditors. he said he had, while
looking after Busby's affairs. been placed
in charge Of the business at the request
OF the creditors. and he had got them 10
extend the time. with the understanding
that lie would have charge OF affairs.
1lc said that he figured out that BuspS.
even after paving az claims, would =, DC
moved by Mr.. Busby he sent out the let
ter. or statement, to the creditors. ex-
planning that he had been removed BY
understanding between them that he. was
to remain III charge OF affairs, and re-
questing them to let him know heir posi-
In this letter. Mr.. Dawson stated that
Busby's affairs were in good condition..
and that after all payments, no would
have n fair am cunt on hand. He said he
simply made the statement to protect all
concerned, as he had been mainly re-
sponsblc for tho extension, and he knew
that Mr.. Busby could meet all his obli-.
cations. When Busby made the change,
he felt it his duty to let the creditors
know.
In explaining why the corner Of the
letter was cut Off. Mr.. Dawson said IT
the statement on his desk could tell what
1t was. as It was a financial statement
about the condition Of a business mans
affairs.
Mr.. Royal asked him Of the better plan
IN a drawer In his desk
Mr.. Dawson said he Thought the r9an ne
adopted q safe one,
In. l following up his ssrexamlnation
Mr., Royal asked witness why, tn max
Ing out. his statements. he changed them
inotwo instances. .,.,ss I,
rooa bs y and ssE nole SatH o the
other. referring to the s7.l35, you say thai W
there mere fs5 II go0d g. ones and
Because thought that ai out Of * a nGo
we're F%SGdd;Ys c Es1lsd ri RsES GsEp
In the power OF attorney, Mr.. Royal
wanted to know why It was there. when
stated that he would not make any COM
promise. hut would rather sell out every
thing he had,
THAT was inserted because did not
know what l'night have to DO. u knew
that Mr., Busby was against compromise,
hut in order to have everything right
and ready for emergencies, the word was
inserted, and before he signed tho paper,
Mr, Rlisby read It through, In the end
one man did compromise. and Mr.. Rusby
accepted that arrangement-'
ingram stated, that q. recess would be
taken until 10 o'clock this morning,
The court room was filled With lawyers
and interested business men. and the pro-
-caedinss In the interesting case wero
watched with Interest.
STRANGE WOMAN ARRIVES;
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