West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-10-22

This man actually turned this realty over 10 the
Elkns people for $50. 500 cash afterward when II
was supposed TO belong TO the company as part of
its property
later gave him option on my other 90
shares. To make a long story short Sturgiss sold
to Elkins half the stock at par. knowing at the
same time that he had given an option TO this ef-
feet Then he asked me 20 give him my option
Some weeks later Sturgiss represented to Elkins
that the Is q o. was after the other half of the
stock and would pay 100000 for IT, The record
shows that Elkins swallowed the bait and paid
that. instead Of 900 he paid for the other half
For time Ellcins and sturgss were equal partners
in the railroad and was the general manager.
and declare upon my honor that never knew n
thing about the sale to Elkins all that time. and
not until after they had acquired the entire stock
and his new general manager came TO take my
place.
That entitled me 10 about 100000 and interest
Tor IL Is we'll established that partners cannot de-
eeive each other in such matters under the law
But what / am suing him for Is $4,000. which
represents the money Sturgiss borrowed back off
me- with interest. and which he swears he does
not owe. and consider that he commits perjury
IN dong 80. This is not all Of it. but enough
should think, 10 convince you that have been the
victim of a gross and willfu trick vile in its de-
a
friendship. malicious in its cold-bloodedness
against all morals. religion. code of honor. buai-
ness ethics and common decency You sec YOU
have warmed me up to the injustice of this thing
and i believe you will pardon mo for beeomins,
earnest about matter which has violated the
ancient ideals of friendship and honor IL Iwere
to 20 into the real details OF this affair." the public
would be astounded have said enough think
10 show you that the rumors you have heard are
not unfounded and later shall lift the veil from
the skeleton in all its hi3eous form Ii will MAXI
all Morsantown sit up and be amazed
Mr. Martin utterly refused to 20 further into
the facts. but promised that il further informa-
ton Is necessary for his personal friends. II will
be forcoming in an article signed by him
The county here has just learned about the
transaction with the u. S. government Mr.
Sturgiss secured appropriation for a public
building. lie brought out the Inspector. who de-
cides on localities and took him around in n
carriage. viewing various sites In a few DAYS II
was announced that the inspector has decided on
the congressman's own residence and lot. pavins,
therefore $4,000 Of good government money.
1.-THE law forbids a public official TO sell To the
government while in office. So Sturgiss got
around this. TO avoid Ions, delay by transferring
the property TO local hank. which in turn trans
ferred it to the government
Union labor here has frowned upon Mr.. sturpiss
ior long time and according TO the shop men and
others. they are more convinced this year than
ever since 1t has been learned how he cheated his
partner J. Ami Martin. that he cannot DO tr,sted
toook after labors interests in congress and win
scratch him. There many things coming 10
hgft which heretofore looked strange but are
now pam 70 the people II is reported that over
In Preston all Mr.. Martins old friends and sun.
porters are preparing 10 vote for the Prohibition
candidate Tor congress or for Hiner. or scratch
Sturgiss and vote for no one.
Not IN twenty-five years has anything 40 stirre,,
the people as the revelations about George G.
Stursiss- and the panic spreading like a forest
fire. Scratch sturgiss" is the battle cry. II Is
known that he has made but few speeches this
campaign. through fear that the M.S K deaI
would be brought out and he would be questioned.
1t Is stated by those who know. that Mr. Martin
has documentary evidence TO prove every claim
ne has made about this crooked deal His homo,
Is Suiheient' they say. without further proof.