The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-16

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thought with reference to his work, and
he said Mr.. Kennedy had agreed with
him In this when he first came to the
library.
He had written Mr.. Kennedy letter
| on the subject and the latter seemed
greatly incensed at It's contents. Wit
ness thought Mr.. Kcnnedy's attitude to-
ward him had been unjust and exasper-
| ating lie used strong language In re-
| ferring to the matter at one time, but
| modified 1t later ut Mr.. Merediths sug-
gest!on.
Forced His Views.
Mr.. Meredith questioned the witness
Mt length as to whether he didn't think
1t his duty to follow the instructions OF
his superior officer, and tho latter de-
clared that in most cases he had, but
| that the librarian had insisted IN forcing
| his views at all times.
Mr.. florence admitted that he had dis
cussed the Burls's History matters with
members OF the library staff. Ete did not
know the condition Of the book, but he
had the impression that 1t belonged to
the library.
Judge Garnett wished to know what
impression the witness would have II he
| was informed that the books did not De
long to the state.
"If IL Is proved" said the witness.
chat tho books did not belong to the
library, ! would entertain different
opinion, but since hearing the evidence
before the legislative committee can't
but think that they belonged to the
State"
He thought the books, In good condi-
ton, ought to bring about 500. He did
not think three missing pages would pre-
vent him, as librarian, from buying the
books for the State
Brief Colloquy.
Messrs. Patteso and florence had a
brief exchange Of words as to what took
place al a conference between them some
months ago with reference to the library
situation. On this occasion witness had
denied that there was any conspiracy
against Mr.. Kennedy.
Judge Garnett wanted to know what
was the present condition OF the library.
We'll" slowly replied the Witness 1.-The
library Is certainly not In the state 1t
should be to render service to the public.
The lack of catalogue"
Here Judge Garnet interrupted to say
that he did not want specific details.
II don't think 1t is rendering the SER
Vice 1t might, added Mr.. Terrence.
Questioned as to Mr.. Kennedy's disci-
pine, witness said: II object to that sir.
think he Is unnecessarily strict.
Did you expect him to turn you loose
to do as you chose? When you were in
error. who was to correct you?' asked
Mr. Meredith.
Witness said he expected correction
when IN error, but Mr.. Kennedys manner
had been Objectionable and dictatorlal
rs 1t your opinion that Mr.. Kennedy
! should be removcd?" asked Judge Gar
nett.
| II cannot speak for the Others, was
the reply. II have formed my Judgment
since this Investigation, and 1t is tina,
, Mr.. Kennedy Is not the man for tn,
/ POSITION
Mr.. Kennedy Again.
Librarian Kennedy was recalled, ant
practically denied that there had beer
any serious friction.
, Mr.. Evans took the stand and denied
that he had ever been in insubordina.
!, ton to Mr.. Kennedy y
u have considered Mr.. Kennedy as
) the head authority OF the library" said
Mr.. Evans "and l have never, In any
instance, goes over his head or refused
to obey his orders. obeyed what he
told me-" ,e
Mr. Meredith made statement from
! his place on tho board. reviewing the sltua
ton with reference to Mr.. kennedysSex.
pense account on the occasion OF his trtr
to New York to buy books for the trav.
cling libraries. and ne said he and Mr.
Patteson had thoroughly investigated tn,
matter and had found the bill all right
Mr.. r. o. Boil. of the BELL Book ant
. Stationery Company. was put on ant
questioned by Mr.. Evans, at whose re-
quest he was called.
Witness said lie had mentioned to Mr.
Evans about tho purchase Of books II
: tho North by Mr.. Kennedy at prices
r higher than they could be bought To-
| h ui h
: bring the matter to the attention OF TIN
8 Library Board, This evidence was ad
@ duced only for the purpose of corroborat
G ing Mr., Evans on this point.
Mr.. Byrd's Letter.
Il the following correspondence between
d himself and Chairman Byrd. OF tn,
j. legislative committee, which explain
J, itself:
o staunton. Va, March 6, 1907.
Hon. Richard u. Byrd, Chairman
y Legislative Book Committee
II Winchester, Va:
y Dear Sir,-Referring to our COM (
% versation OF this morning over the
y long distance telephone. for which
you called mo up, and In which
- you stated In effect that intlma-
} ton had come to you OF reflections
:. upon tho conduct OF members OF
:, :, the state Library star as volun-
teerlng to testify before your COM
- mittee, and that you desired to
- exonerate these witnesses OF any
such voluntary offer. either to tes-
tlry or to furnish evidence, and
r. authorized and requested me so to
"a state, should 1t mt any time be-
!. como necessary, I write to ask II
n you will kindly write mo what
10 you then stated to mo, 80 that I
q may have 1t exactly and in detail.
d should be also glad to havo
y YOU state that you first approached
ID mo In regard to this matter md