The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
the swindling was practiced. and not
simply period of twelve weeks.
Al Mercy Of ChcsnpcDke and Ohio.


At Mercy Of Chesapeake and Ohio.
It war again emphasized that con-
meeting roads were at the mercy of the
Chesapeake and Ohio because they had
20 accept as genuine the three months
basis Just as they had accepted as
genuine the false waybills ON the
Johnston and Forbes shipments. This
phase OF the inquiry was developed in
detail. the revelations being rather
astonishing to the large crowd of BUSH
ness men in the court room, but not to
the commissioner. who. 1t now appears,
has had knowledge of these transact
kions for several months.
Apparently" said Mr. Marble, the
deception to which Mr.. Gilbert was
subjected by Mr. Gates through series
OF years was so complete that even
after 1t had been disclosed to him he
of three months"
The crowd smiled.
Mr.. Gates was again on the stand at
the morning and afternoon sessions,
Mr. Marble took occasion to say that
though some of Mr.. Gates's neighbors
agreed that his scheme was Ingenious,
they contended that he did not do right
In giving information TO the govern
ment. In this connection, however. Mr..
Marble stated that the commission wa
not Indebted to Mr.. Gates! that 1t had
gathered the facts and the evidence
long before 1t had seen his face. This
statement relieved Mr. Gates of the
charge that he had turned States evil
dence for IL he had denied certain
transactions, proof of which the gov
eminent had in its possession long ago,
he would have perJured himself.
MIR. sullivan Not Immune.
The first interesting feature came i'm
med!ately after the opening of the |
morning session
Mr.. II. r. Wickham, general counsel /
for the Chesapeake and Ohio, stated /
that the company's records had been \
destroyed by MIR. Enslow, with the |
approval of Comptroller Sullivan. ana I
without the knowledge of other Of
fcials. When Mr.. Wickham had con-
Guided the reading of Mr.. Sulliyan's
letter. he announced that the comp
troller was present and would be glad 1
to answer any question.
II don't think it will be necessary
to put Mr.. sullivan on the stand said
Commissioner Lane
Mr.. Sullivan smiled. He picked up
his hat and his package of papers and
walked out. He was not refreshed rs
ali immunity bath. He declared In his
letter that he was not advised until 1
January 18th last by the Interstate
Commerce Commission regarding the I
Importance of preserving the records.
Failed to Change Billing.
Colonel II. NJ. Boykin. division freight |
agent OF tho Seaboard Air Line, re-
ceived q summons from the commits |
sion and came willingly.
He corroborated that part Of the |
Gates evidence which related to the |
desperate struggle to straighten the |
false billing after the arrival here of
Special Agent Johnson. adding that he
refused to call in the old bills and issue
new ones. Commissioners Lane in
CURED If Mr.. Capps and Mr. Perrin
were in the city, intimating that they
might be summoned If within reach.
Many witnesses were recalled some
exhibits were filed, and the Jew scat
tering threads were collected.
BY agreement between Mr.. Wickham
and Mr.. Marble the records and en-
hibits were filed with the clerk of the
United States District Court, readily ac
cessible 10 counsel for the company
and the government. The complete
stenographic transcript was sent to
Washington last night.
AT 2:l5 o'clock MIR. Marble announced
that The Investigation might conclude.
MS nearing VIII now Sland tu-
journed," said Commissioner Lane, and
the excitement. for the time being,
was over.
Company's Defense Not Outlined.
No intimation has been given as to
the possible line of defense by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
Throughout the hearing Mr. Wickham
has followed the testimony with great
care. BY him were Mr.. Frank Taylor.
general solicitor of the company, and