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WALL PAPER.

Rooms PAP ERED. 8 UP SAMPLES
brought; latest fsli designs painting. LIE PREUX
1901 9Th s. Phone n 54slm- jals-d
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STORAGE.
MARCEL WAVING.

MISS NJ. J. BOYD. EXPERT MARCEL WAIVER
and hairdsesseT. shampOoing manicning. chirop-
Ody. facial and scalp treatment. Work done al
hotels and Tesidences Phone Main 2eS5. GA
81 fe2fb
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TYPEWRITERS,
MOVING, PACKING AND SHIPPING

FURNITURE BAGGAGE. PIANOS, &C, MOVED
With care; packing and shipping a specially.
KREIG'S EXPRESS. l22i II st, DIV. Phone Main
2lo anqs-tf
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RAILROADS,
HEsAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY

CHESAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY
COMPANY.
sCHEDULENoF EXCURSION TRAINS TO AND
FROM CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
September BIB 10 September 9Th. inclusive
Going-sz5 and Il a. H. 30 and $40 ?. IL
Rsturning-ss59 3 n. i2.45. p and : p. n.
SATURDAY. SEPT. IfTH.
Going-s15 and Il a. m 25l $40 IS. and s45 D N.
Returuing-eso a. H.. 2-i5 2. 6. 6. and 70 p u.
SUNDAY. SEPT 18TH
Gong-9-z5 and Il a. IL. 2sa. 4. 7;s5. and s.s5 p n
Returning a. m, 1915. 2.5. 6. s. and 10 p n.
Going-Au trains leave District Line station.
PAUL l. WATERS.
General Manager.
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October 8, 1907. Remember the date.
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AUTOMOBILES,

FIRST CLASS LOGAN AUTO DELIVERY CAR:
only used short time VIII sell Eey reasonable.
Address BOX 81, Herald paiss su'-u
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BALLARD G. LANHAM Ino.),
SUCCESSORS 90
ATKINSON s BALLARD CO Qnel.
G2I 18th 81. Wv.


SUCCESSORS 90
ATKINSON & BALLARD co Incl,
G2I 18th st. wv,
aust
FOR RENT COR SALE - WASHINGTON
HEIGHTs-.AH or part II 2lls Wyoming ave de-
tached house. rear studio. ideal location; trees
garden, perch; steam heat; lot, $50 square feet;
furnished Il desired. a bargain. Call after ?. N
seT7St
FOR RENT-BY J. L. KOLB.
923 New YORK ave. nv.
p ". Cap lsr, % 500 09i5l3 10th ne g. b. Ss50
is 2lst, llr, ,,-50e4 1854 Fla ave ne fats
I53 nv. l0T 5tJi Or h-....-.......i55O
1875 NV b. b....,..90.59 i3S9 Union sw, ST. 1880
100 II NV, ST. b...-.-L. 8 stable rear 6S Il NV. $50
ea5 9Th Sc, q, D. store 2Q.So
au25tOc15
FOR RENT 5ROON DWELL
ing; large yard; usual improvements, 40 L st. Sc.
only $3.50 per month. Il. A. PHILLIPS. Hl0
II ST. NV ss9-5t
FOR RENT-l29 DUNCAN sT. Ne; ROOMS,
bath; 2-story back porch; god e0ndition: $3.50
per MONTH Inquire 704 4 ST. ne. se92
FOR REST-iss5 18TH ST. 2sTORY BRICK,
rooms; hot-wates heat Owner. $40 r /. ave.
geS-St
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INSECTS DIFFERENTIATED.

MOTHS. REACHES. ANTS. BEDBUGs. AND
OTHER INSECTS DIFFERENTIATED under con-
tract. CHARGES MODERATE Estimates and
advice gratis; % years practical experience: no
charge made until insects are fully exterminated.
Address WENDAL f. CLUTE,
phone Main S3I. Insect Specialist.
5I7 II st. NV. Washington. ID. C.
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

WITH PNECaiATIC TIRES: GOOD
condition; s45i bargain. Address BOX =, Herald
Office gsst
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DENTISTRY.

TEETH WITHOUT PLATES, NO EXTRACTING;
DO pain lcok. feel, act, ADD last longer than nat
uTal teeth; shrunksn faces made normal; painless
filing Dr. J. l. WILSON. las Z ST. Nv. my2S-tf
DENTAL WORK.
Set Of Teeth and Gold Gowns, s. NJ; Gold Fill
ings, 81 ~ Silver Filings. Soc, Work guaranteed
10 pain Or. GEO. l. LDMoNDs, $40 + 81 Nv
jal0-u
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED.

HAvE YOUR UPHOLSTERING DONE BY AN
expert Al moderate cost. BOX S. Herald oiscs.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED hESPECTABLE COLORED Girl. IS
is years old. 20 assist IN light housekeeping
Apply MRS MATTHEWS. us Coro5ran ST. se1-tf
WANTED-EXPERT TRDiMERS IL OUR NIL
lnery vorkrDomi permanent TositionS Apply AZ
MAYER BROS. & Co. $50 81. nv. se7-6
CLERK AND BOOKKEEPER EXAMINATIONS
this fan Prepare DOW at the DRILLERY. 100
New York ave. au3-smth-l5,
WANTED - INDUSTRIOUS COLORED WOMAN
TO cook. wash. aud iron; must bring references.
Us st. NV
WANTED-YOUNG WHITE WOMAN FOR
light Aousswork. Adlress BOX le, Herald ofHcs.
se74t
WANTED-AT ONCE. ? YOUNG TAILOREssES.
Apply I752 lith ST. nv. se7,S
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FLATS FOB RENT,

FLAT FOR RENT-THREE ROOMS AND BATH;
third foor steam heat SO. 20 F nv. se7-7t
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ROOMS FOR RENT.
THE VAN DYKE

Cor. "a and D SITS NV Well furnished rooms and
apartments: private baths; rates reasonable: trzn.
blents iHkeDi 3c up. bS-d
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ENTERTAlNs GRADUATING CLASS
keosauoua Class Meets at the Home Of
- :, ME- AraM WATKINS

Keosauuua.-The graduating class
Of 1907 met at the home Of Miss AmV
Watkins Tuesday evening. The even
ing was spent in games and music and
much enjoyed by the class. The mem
bers Of the class are Gretchen Duck
worth. Zela Ely, Imogene Hanan. Ethel
Hardin, Julia Day and Amy Watkins
Milo Patton, father of Anderson
Patton of South Keosauqua, left Tues
day evening for an extended visit with
his daughter at Thorp, Washington.
William Cooksey Is spending few
days at Fairfield.
George Day was in Fairfield Tues
day on business.
A. Cockrell of Bonaparte is visiting
relatives here.
Miss Bessie Overnlan entertained
Tuesday evening at high five, In honor
of Miss Carrie -Hansan. Those pres
ent were Misses Mary Day, Phyllis
Roberts. Mabel Farrell, Carrie Han
son and Carrie Bess; Mesdames JOS
eph Price, w. B. F1emrning and j
Henry Strickling.
Captain Elerick of Douds- Leandc
was a business visitor here Tuesday
Mr. Carroll of Selma and Mrs. Chas
Carroll of Bloomfield We're guests al
the T. w. Haney home Tuesday
Jesse Gibson of Pittsburg went t
J Rananarta Tuesday
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The Life Insurance Policy
Total Disability Insurance
Accident Protection

Is ample and complete. It provides indemnity not
only in case Of ordinary externa! injuries but also
In case Of freezing, and Attacks by Burglars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-04

Idaho. The governor of Colorado, q
day or two later, adds his words OF
spite and venom and says that we are
guilty not only of the crime charged,
but of many others, too.
IF we are about to be tried in court
every law abiding citizen, however
great or humble, should do everything
in his power to cool the passions of
man. rather than add fuel to the
flames. If we are to be thrown to the
mob, the officers should at least open
our prison doors and give us some
chance to defend ourselves"
Well Treated in Prison.
The accused officials of the FEEDER.
alton say they have no complaint to
make against their treatment by the
sheriff
The hotels of Boise are filling up in
anticipation of the trial. The town
itself, however, shows absolutely nc
signs of any unusual conditions.
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Goes TO Des Moines.

Bloomfield-H. c. Brown was called
to Des Moines on account of the death
OF his brother recently.
Miss Mort Moore of Mexico City
Mexico, is visiting here with her un-
Gle, Jack Moore.
Emory Miller of Pulaski was in town
over Sunday.
Howard Smith. Clarence Beauchamp
Floyd Hutton, Wesley Goode, James
Whistler and Emery Stogdill were in
Ottumwa Sunday.
Roy Baker of Milton has purchased
the Commercial hotel and will soon
take charge of the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Slagle of Ottum-
wa We're in town Sunday visiting reIa-
tives
Miss Una Henderson entertained a
number of lady friends at dinner Sun
day.
James Stevens has been quite sick
the past few days.
A. L. Beckley had the misfortune to
fall on a defective sidewalk and break
his arm Tuesday.
The Davis County Medical associa-
ton held its eighth semi-annual meet
! ing In Bloomfield yesterday. A pro-
gram was given. Among the out of
Jennings of Drakeville. DR.. Downing
of Moulton, DR. Finch, DR.. Yost and DR.
Jay Of Pulaski; DR.. Parker OF F1oris,
DR.. George w. Jones Of Keokuk, and
DR.. A. o. Williams of Ottumwa A
banquet was held at Mills cafe at
1880 o'clock.
Mabel Mills is visiting her sister
Mrs.A E. Fouts, at Trenton, NO. for g
few days.
Court Reporter Ode Linabury was In
i town Monday.
DR.. r. o. Shelton and family have
left for the west, where they will make
their future home.
Miss Garnet Taylor visited in Noun
/ Sterling Wednesday.
i DR.. Young was in F1oris Wednesda.
on professional business.
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Disease Insurance


terms Iibe raj In every particular The diseases
insured against the following:
ABscEss NEPHRiTls
ACUTE MENINGITIS PERiPoNlTIs
APoPLExY PERlTYPHLITis
APPENDICITIS PNEUMONIA
AsiATlc CHOLERA RENAL CONGESTION
eoiLs SCARLET FEVER
BuBoNlc PLAGUE ScARLATINA
cARBuNcLE sEPTlcAEMlA
cEREBRo SPINAL SMALLPOX
MENINGITIS sUNsTRokE
cHIckEN-Pox TETANUS (Lockjaw)
DIABETES TUMoR
DiPHTHERiA TYPHOID FEVER
EPILEPSY TYPHUs FEVER
ERYsIPELAs TYPHLlTls
HYDRoPHoBIA UREMIA
MEASLES VARIoLoiD
MuMPs YELLOW FEVER
MALIGNANT PusTuLE
Lite, Disa bity, Accident and Disease insur-
ance combined in contract effect large saw
Ing in cost, and the annoyance Of payments to
two three ompanies upon different dates
Accident Disease insurance, or both, may be
discontinued and the Life Insurance retained with
reduced premium.
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MILWAUKEE, FEDERATED TRADES
COUNCIL RAPs RoosEvELT's
ATTITUDE IN MoYER-HAYWoo0
AFFAIR
PLOT CHARGED BY
ACCUSED MINERS
CLARENCE BARROW OF DEFEND
ANTS COUNSEL ISSUES STATE
MENT FOR THREE MEN iMPRls-
oNED IN IDAHO JAIL

Milwaukee. May RESOLUTIONS in
which the words unfair, prejudicial
and cowardly' are used to describe
the attitude of President Roosevelt in
regard to the character of Meyer, Hay
wood and Pettibone, officers of the
Western Federation of Miners, were
passed by the federated trades council
last night. Copies of the resolution
viii be sent to the President and to
each branch of congress.
Counsel Issues Statement.
Boise, Idaho. May 2.-Clarence Oar.
row of counsel for Haywood, Meyer
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THE sMIrH.MoReAN WEDDING.

Hiteman-John Smith and Miss
Mary Morgan were united in marriage
Tuesday evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Morgan, Rev. Miller officiating.
Miss Emilia Cameron and Mrs. Chas
Rounds of Buxton are visiting rela-
tives here.
Miss Lizzie winston and Miss En-
ma Frazier Of Abba spent Sunday with
Miss Gladys Winston.
Miss Margaret Davis Is visiting rel-
atives in Kirkville.
Miss Elsie Clarkson of Abba visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Phillips Saturday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. George
Tuesday morning. a son.
Mr.. and Mrs Teasdale of Hooking
are visiting relatives here.
Miss Mcdonald, one of the school
teachers of this place. was called te
New Market, Iowa, last week, on ac-
count of the illness of her mother, who
died shortly after she arrived there.
John Roberts, accompanied by his
brother, Boaz Roberts. returned to his
home in Wyoming Monday. after a
short visit with his mother, Mrs. Han
| nah Roberts
The Rebekah lodge held an ice cream
social at the opera house Saturday
| night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans and Ed
ward Morris left Tuesday for Butte
Montana. where they expect to make
| their future home.
| John Neighbor returned to his home
In Canada Tuesday, after spending q
| few months with his mother, Mrs.
! Ann Neighbor.
Charley Mitchell and George Smith
1 left Tuesday for an extended visit II
4 Seattle, Washington.
John P. Reese of Abba was a Hite-
man caller Sunday.
Charley White left Tuesday for New
Mexico.
J. I. Collins of Abba was a bushes.
caller here Monday
/ Mrs. Thomas Daniels of Lucas Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Ryan, last
week
Il s. A. Corey was business Gale
in Ottumwa last week.
Il DIR. c. B. Powell of Abba made ;
4 professional call here Monday.
4 David Davis spent Sunday with hi
!, family in Lucas.
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for their new home In chehalis, WASH
w. A. Beeson Of Centerville spapt
Sunday at the home OF his parents, ME-
and Mrs. A. W. Beeson. ~
Mrs. j. R. Price and daughter. MAJ.
bel, have returned from visit witt
Mrs. Prices mother in Athens. Mo. z =
Miss Ruth Fightmaster of Croton u
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Georgs /!
Texter. Is
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Rockwell enter;
tanned few og their friends Monday
evening complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wilkin. High five and fiine6
furnished the amusement and refresh
ments were served at iWoodworth's
restaurant els
Arthur Won Seggen is teaching TIL,
spring term of school at White Oak.
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was visitor at the home of John En-
mis- Monday and Tuesday,
Miss Veronica Morrissey of Abba
spent few days last week with her
aunt, Mrs. Edward Hines.
M and Mrs. M. Hurley were Abba
visitof> Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Judge were in
Abba Friday.
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$4,000 Combination Policy
(WHoLE u FEE, LIMITED PAYMENT OR EN- IS
DoWMENT.)
Weekly Income (52 weeks) in Nen M
case Of Accid ent. .......... tDCUsVU
Weekly Income (52 weeks) in OEn M
case OF slckne ss........... tQJVsVV
s ssz.s's IA ssss st $4,000
Payable in case Of 1nsured's C11 nnn
ueatn .......... ............ -. !. NJ j VSVVV
The Life Insurance Policy
is contract containing the most liberal provisions
as to Non-Forfeture, Misunderstanding, Travel and
Residence, Options, etc.
Total Disability Insurance
is provided for In this Contract BY which the lnsur
ed receives the face OF the policy IN annual pay
ments if he becomes totally and permanently dis
abIed.
Accident Protection
Is ample and complete. It provides indemnity not
only in OF ordinary external! Injuries, but also
In Of fire ezing, and Attacks by Burglars.
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and Pettibone of the Western Fedora.
ton of Miners, charged with compile
ity in the murder of Gov, Steunenberg
last night issued formal statement
in behalf of the prisoners.
1t was anticipated that the statement
would be a direct reply to President
Roosevelt's undesirable citizen" let
ter, but the statement is in reality a
general one, and references to the
President are to the former letters Of
the executive.
The statement, in part. is as fol.
lows:
I'VE have been charged with killing
ex-Gov. Steunenberg with dynamite
bomb The details of the assassination
have been published. broadcast for
more than year. During all this time
the press of the country, especially in
that section of Idaho where we will be
placed on trial, has bitterly denounced
us and the Western Federation of
Miners. to which we belong. The most
powerful interests Of the country are
seeking to take our lives.
Say They Were Kidnapped.
1--WE were not in Idaho for years be
fore the crime was committed. Under
the law. we could not be extradited
from Colorado But in spite of this
we were arrested on a perjured afida
Wit charging that we were in Idaho at
the time of the commission of the
crime, and that we Immediately fed
from the state, and on this perjured af
fidavit the governors of the two states
of Idaho and Colorado kidnapped us in
the night time. refused us an interview
with our family, friends or counsel, OF
a chance to appeal to the courts, ant
brought us on special train LOO
miles from home and into state ant
community Systematically poisoned
against us by newspapers and Off
Gals. We have been confined in jai
for fourteen months against our pro
test. and denied bail, while CONSTANT.
demanding trial. Every effort ha
been made to teach the farmers, bust
4 ness men and workingmen of tine com
munity that we are assassins and out
/ laws.
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Accident Disease insurance, or both, may be
discontinued and the Life Insurance retained with
reduced premium.
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STRANGE Adventure

in auto led to painful accident, but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed
all wounds. Csc; guaranteed. F. B
Clark. Court and Second: j. H. L
Swenson & Co., Court anr. Main.
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THERo-ALFREY WEDDING.
Ceremony at Farmington-Rev. DAILY
Officiating.

Farmington.-H. o. There and Miss
Alice Alfrey were married Monday
evening at ST. Boniface parsonage
Rev. Father Daily officiating. The
bride and groom were attended by
Miss Ethel Singleton and Harry Saw
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News From GEORGETOWN.

Georgetown.-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Luttreil are the proud parents of a
son, born Friday.
Miss Mary Kirby is spending this
Luttrell
Miss Margaret Ke1leher is spending
this week in Georgetown.
]. H. Weiderman of Cedar Rapids
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Lay Venom to Roosevelt.

After all this time our case is about
to be reached and the President of the
United States, in no ways interested
officially or otherwise, sends two let
tiers over the country charging us
with guilt and crime. These are re-
published in every paper in the land
and eananiallv arnrv nanar al
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yers. This popular young couple were
born and raised in Pennington and
have a host of friends who extend con-
gratulations.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Charles Wilkins and
son returned to their home in Monarch
wyoming, Tuesday, after delightful
visit with Mrs. wilkins parents, Mr.
and Mrs e. II. Rockwell.
Miss Reckmeyer was hostess to
small company of friends Friday even
ing in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Wilkins of Monarch, Wyoming.
Mrs. Matte Hatton returned Thurs.
day from a visit with friends in Car
thage. Ill.
Mrs. D. D. Simpson and son and Miss
Hazel Muller left Saturday morning
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

attended ito my Affairs. They didn't
know anything about It.
Q.-Do you know Mr.. Charles W
Conlisk? Ayes, sir.
Q.-What ONCE does he hold in the
gas company? Al don't know as he
holds any in the gas company. He Is,
we call him. our controller. Whether
that ONCE extends to the gas company
I don't know.
Q.-He has his Office in the A.
OF the Pacific gas and electric COM
pany.
Q.-The San Francisco gas and the
Pacific gas and electric company are
In the same building? A-Yes.
Ole Is known as the controller
Al think that is his Official title.
Q.--As such he would have authority
to pass on all bills? Al don't know.
sure.
| Q.--Where do you think Ruef got
that money? A.-God knows: I don't
Q.-No opinion at all as to where IL
came from? A.--No
Q.-3ot 1t from the air somewhere
Ave ELL
Q.-Mr. de Saba, would you be liable
to know? A-That's a very hard fques-
tion. / might be liable to know and
might not. In a company the extent
of our company. just purchased by our
interests. I did not know anything
about the details. I might not be liable
to know. II we had owned It for two
or three or four years and knew all
about it. yes. sir, think that probably
most anything that went along I would
in the company am interested in are
largely scattered all over from A to q,
and lots of things happen a president
OF the company don't know anything
about and payments made he don't
know anything about until. maybe,
months. and statements that would
come in and pass through. We are not
looking at every, trining bill. In the
transmission department we have con-
tracts and building and doing things
places. putting in power plants and
harnessiug mountain streams. don't
Pike detail; I hate 1t.
Q.-You haven't got rich so rapidly
that $4,000 Is q bagatelle? Aft 1t
came out of my personal pocket? II
It came out OF my personal pocket
would know It
Q.-You make q distinction Of per-
sonal property and one In which you
arc q DIRECTOR, A-You misunderstood
me: $4,000 to me Is worth chasing for.
Q.-The proposition Is this: a<weli
conducted corporation. 1t ought not to
be possible to slip out $4,000 for any
such purpose. unless there was long
rigmarole OF an attempt to charge It
up to q certain expenditure Of construc-
tion. something Of that kind to just
swfpe 1t out and put it in the sus-
pense account or charge It, putting In
a voucher. saying legal services $780,
Q00-it ought not to be able to get
through well conducted corporation
without some member of the executive
committee knowing something about
It A.-That seems 80.
o.-If that money was-well. 1t was
paid. no question about 1t, who would
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

and the management Of the California
gas were interjected quite strongly in
the San Francisco company, were being
inteTjected as we took the thing over:
who had charge. I don't know.
Q.-Who was president of the com
pany in February. 1so67 A--John A.
Britton.
Q.--John A. Britton? Al have no
record in front of me to show when he
was elected president, but think he
was.
Q.-who was treasurer7 Al don't
know. t
| o.-Is Pierce treasurer now? Al
don't know.
o.-Is Pierce in towne A-No;
south.
Q--When did he go away?. A-rhat
I don't know. / didn't know he was
out OF town before today.
Q.-Do you know where he is?. A.
No.
Odd you hear7 A--No. except he
was south.
Q.-what are his initials9 A-cyrus
Q.-Did anybody have authority to
expend money without voucher in the
gas company? A-0uess have
to answer, don't know. knew moth
ing then or since. I paid no attention
to details of the company.
Q.-Was Ruef. to your knowledge, at
any time on the payroll OF the COM
pany? A--Never to my knowledge.
Q.-Was he employed by the COM
pany without being on the payroll at
any time to your knowledge7 A.
Never to my knowledge.
Q--Were you ever on the payroll?
A-Of the San Francisco company?
Sorry to- say no.
{ Q.-Britton. he is as president. or do
you know about that? Al don't know.
1 show lamentable lack of knowledge
OF the company.
Q.-Was Drumm ever on the payroll,
Frank Drumm? A-Not to my knowl-
edge.
Q.-Do you know was John Drumm
ever on the payroll. A.--Neyer to my
knowledge.
Q.-Do you know whether-what Is
the name Of this little man-Sam
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the company? !?
A.--Not now.
Q.-was he then? A.-Yes, sir.
Q.-What was his business, his
duties? A.-well. Mr.. Britton can tell
you about that better, than 1 can.
don't know exactly what his duties
were He was In . supervisorial ca :
pacity in town here; HIS exact duties. I
don't know.
Q.-Was he authorized to make any
expenditures, do you know? AL don't
know. 80