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New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
CROWDS DEL4Y REBATES.
Gas Consumers by Going TO Stations
Ire Retnrdfng Poqments.

The system for refunding the overcharge Of 81 p
coo 600 20 consumers of gas has been badly Jared
~ The great crowds that have been beseging the
rebate stations Of the gas companies, and as 4
result there ara IN process Of preparation plecards
s. English. YiddisE. German and Italian warning
consumers 70 stay sEev. The placsrds will be
POSTED in each place oonspicuously pos
tible and It IS hoped that the distribution Of the
checks nav then proceed without q hitch. The
plsoards Will read "a follows
You gre keeping back the work by coming TO
this of7Ce. You Will not need blanks where you
r~e nov using gas II YOU have not moved in the
last three years checks will be mailed you
II vcu have moved YOUR home business. go
o. had your plscs Of business before YOU moved.
Proper blanks will be mailed TO you Fill out
--our blanks and mail to your gas company. a
check VIII then be mailed 10 you. BY coming
here now you are keeping the clerks from doing
their work No cash VIII be paid out All pay
r1e1ts win be made by checks through the mail
The whole trouble vas caused by the belief that
the refunding was 70 be done ct the stations
TIE crowds again yesterday clamored for their
1noney. and. the day before. much time was
consumed in explaining that money would be
paid cut.
Many consumers believe that Commissioner
Shields's of1ce IN the federal building branch
gas Office The Commissioner comes down in the
morning cheerful and smiling. with his voice in
fine condition Before evening HIS voice is raucous
and his disposition rufaed He is going TO ask
for full assortment OF the placards
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
ANTHRACITE STTU4TTON.
No Date Set Yet for Conference
Retreen Miners and Com ponies.

No date has heen fEsd fnr. a conference between
the committee Of the anthracite miners and the
representatives Of the anthracite coal carving com
panies The atives Of the companies would
not talk YESTERDAY the proha hlity or improba
bilitv of strike. but Vice President Loomis Of the
Delaware. Lackawanna & Western company said
We have not yet reached the stage OF arranging
= date for a conference Even II there
wisdom in talking what might might not
happen It is rather early 70 talk In fact there Is
nothing II be said"
Asked II in IF strike the price Of coal
would be raised by the companies, he said they had
not raised the price when the strike took place be-
fore and he had knowledge OF change Of
sentiment He said mining had beer going reg
ularly during the last year. and he believed there
was large quantity Of anthracite above ground
It learned there enough coal on hand
account Of the mild winter 70 last for several
months. and the only thing which would cause
scarcity Of anthracite, should strike he declared
would be rush for 1t for sticking This. 1t
said the companies would guard against ry sys
tematic distribution Of the coal.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
SUSPEND MRS. LADUB's" SENTENCE.
Carried Pistol-Real Name Mrs, F. schuman-
I,eclero. of Carlsbad.

Justice Deuel. presiding IN the Court Of Special
Sessions. suspended sentence yesterday on Mrs F.
Scrunan-Ilecierq Of Carlsbad Austria who gave
her name as Margaret Iadue when she was arrest
ed at the Hotel Knickerbocker on Monday night,
charged with carrying pistol and refusing to set
tie SO dinner bill. The prisoner had been locked
up since her arrest. first in the West goth street
station. then in the Jefferson Market prison. and
finally in the Tornbs.
Since Mrs. Schuman- -Leclerq has been IN this
country she has been the guest Of Mrs. Fannie R
7aunt Of No So West 50th street In court yester-
dsv she was heavily yelled. George Simpson. her
counsel advised her to plead guilty to the charge
Of carving a concealed weapon and as soon as
she had done so Justice Deuel. suspended sentence,
Mrs schuman-LeclerQ told the Court she was
born in Kentucky and that her husband was a
prominent physician ct Carlsbad She said her
father gave her a small pear-handled pistol twelve
wears ago and that she had carried Il ever since.
She said at home she Invariably kept the weapon
IN her handbag She said she would return to
Carlsbad n weeks
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
BIG BILLS" NEW GIANT.
Com missioner Ed5cQrdS's Ne70 Dep
uty. CAPTAIN Scott. as 8 Feet ,.

Captain Julian Fairfax Scott, Of the 18th Regi-
rnent. was appointed Deputy Street Cleaning Com
missioner for The Bronx yesterday By Commis-
sioner Edwards. to succeed Deputy Commissioner
Fogel who resigned after being suspended on &C
count Of his connection with alleged frauds IN the
purchase OF snow removal tickets.
CAPTAIN Scott, who Is lumber merchant, y as
sworn in yesterday morning. He matches in size
with his chief and with his fellow deputy, Jim
Hogan He didn't play football at the University
of virginia. from which he graduated IN 1897.
hit he is au athlete He is feet inches in height
and weighs 25 pounds. lie is member Of the
Clubs
Commissioner Edwards took up Yesterday The
rrEes of the men suspended for completely in the
alleged snow removal frauds. Under the law men
csanct ee suspended for more than thirty days
without psy and the time win be up in most OF
these cases TO-DAY COMMISSIONS Edwards sum-
rloned the suspended men for 2 hearing on Tues
6sv and al except three refused TO ansVerh by al
vice c< counsel They were represented by Barlow
: Weeks or Abraham Levy
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
swINDLERs SOLD OUT A CLUB.
Representing Themselves as Officials. Two Men
Disposed of Norfolk Club Furniture.

Representing themselves as president and secre-
tarv respectively Of the Norfolk Club. in East 4th
street near Avenue A, Joe Williams and jos
Hart several days ago sold the entire contents or
The club to A Weiss dealer in furniture. for $40
Weiss received & bill Of sale from the two men
Weiss advertised the furniture to be sold ct suc-
ton on Tuesday. and his auc5ioneer. d Feuerisen.
knocked down the chattels At good prices When
some members went II the clubhouse yesterday
they learned. to their amazement. that all their
furniture had been disposed of at auction. Weiss
ms found and he showed ! bill Of sale. The fur
nfrll-e was valued at $500.
Lewis Bogarten. of No 364 East 10th street, who
Is said 10 know something about the case vas ar
rested. He was held in $1,000 ball by Maglstrate
Moss According TO the detectives. the prisoner
told them that several club members and two out
siders supposed to te Williams" and Hart are
involved in the svindle. The police are now look
ing for two men whose names were given to them
by the prisoner.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
WE'LL MAY HUNT FOR GRAFT HERE.
Taxpayers Union Thinking of Engaging Pitts
burg Investigator.

Ofcers OF the Taxpayers Protective Union met In
the offices OF that orgagnizaton. at No 1851 Broad
way last evening. 10 discuss plans for meet
ing which will be held in Carnegie Han March 10
The union will attempt TO get A. Leo Well. presi-
dent of the Civic Federation Of Pittsburg. to In
vestigate the administration OF affairs in this city.
with view to subsequent prosecutions should
they be warranted
Mr. We'll will be of the speakers at the mass
meeting The union advertises him the man
who dominated and directed the graft exposures
and prosecutions now going in Pittsburg" J.. e.
Connelly president of the Taxpayers Union. told
Tribune reporter that the union had already
begun 70 look into the condition Jf things in this
city What we have found out NE will announce
al the Carnegie Hall mass meeting. said he.
Mr. Connolly said that the membership of the or
ganization hsd increased 10 over six thousand.
We want II distinctly understood, said he. that
this union non-politcal institution No official
OF the union be elected to public Office
The union has established complaint bureau.
and judging from the number Of complaints already
received. it has its work cut out fer it.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
MAN AND WOMAN DEAD
NTRDER IND SUICIDE IN
HOTEL ELBEROA.
Gardener. Ont of York, and Woman
He To1ed Had Gone There to
Discuss Their affairs.

s s- d. Gardener who lived with his
a--o-l,er AT No las Butler street. BrooklNh- was
fef77d dead in room at the Hotel hIoeroh- '''"
street and Fourth avenue. late last night jennie
Coruostino. Of No. 2S Second avenue WIN
,,,o,o n IS believed he was in love. was lylng
UNCONSCIOUS near him. two bullets naNlhs
,,iaroed her temple She died before Bellevue
srohl,lance could get her to the hospital
rsis who had been out Of work for = month
REGISTERED ~ the hotel as Andrew Leis and
1-ife 7roolziya.' late in the evening They we're
assigned to room and. reaching it, ordered
Two hotties % beer soon after the liquor
17a a. been served 2 negro belIboy heard several
shots fred in rapid succession He hammered
O. the door Of the room occupied by the couple
but got no answer
The HOY, thought he heard low moan. and,
finding that he could not get into the room ne
ran ~ the street. where ne found Patrolmen
Ferdon and Schrlefer OF tle Fifth street station
The policemen put their shoulders to the door
and broke II down
r.e;s was stretched on the floor at the foot Of
the bed. and q short distance away was the
unconscious woman. The man was dead. but as
the woman seemed be breathing. though
fairtly. a hurry call sent 70 Bellevue Hos
pital Dr. Mclean raced with her to the hos
r1tal. but she died before reaching the institu-
4ior. The man still held the pistol in his hand.
When II was broken II was louliu ~ I'iiloi-i
three empty and two good cartridges.
L IS believed that the man and woman met at
the hotel to talk over something that concerned
them. and that the shooting occurred at the
close Of the conference and as they we're about
Il leave the room. Nothing in the room had
been disturbed Both were fully dressed. They
Rad drunk the two bottles Of beer. The woman
wore her hat and gloves and her fur stole was
around her neck There was no sign Of q
struggle.
Joseph Leis. the brother. is an agent of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company An
drew Leiz. NJ three weeks age, was employed
in Albany He was unmarried. A sister, Mrs
Mary Rheinhardt. lives with Joseph Leis
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New York, Wednesday, March 8, 1909.

steamer oruba (Brl. Lsngmatd souhampton Feb
ruary 5. cherbours Barbados u 5rtndad Erin H. saya
LinRsfon 81 TO Sanderson with 1O7 passengers.
mails and Scsg ATTie9 ty % un1er Brstor February
2 and Swansea 12. James ArkeH q CO. with mdse
gfesmer a. Maude Crr Honer Huelva February to
Boxrins Co With ore Arrtged ed at the Bar At m
90 to 0eirtchs Co Iei cabin and 1919
ssearner funen IT3-) Fackre shields February
Philip Ruprecht. in ballast Arrived ar the Bar az
steamer volga CBr,. Marshall. Caleta Buena Decem-
ary 3 Montevideo % and st Lucia February 26 10
Vessel. Duva & co. with mdse Arrived at the Bar
steamer olinda (Cubsn, oNein Gibara February
IS LINE with 30 passengers and mdse Arrived at the
steamer Algonquin staples Domingo city. to
the Cyde ss Co with mdse Anchored In Quarantine at
steamer 1e Coz tBp Petersen. vigo February I6 to
Philip Ruprecht in ballast Anchored in Quarantine at
Steamer K8nis Albert er Feyen Genoa February Is
mdse Anchored in Quarantine At g;2o m
steamer Monroe ah sr.a 'o
mdse on Highlands sd at 225 rs m ronr,,. . -,
Brunswick SIS Co. with mdss Passed in Quarantine at
Steamer IroquoIs Rr Scott with barge Navahoe oBr,
Collie. tow. London FehIuary - to Philip Ruprechr.
steamer Aiienca sukeforth Cristoba February 25 to
the Panama IS Line. with 81 passengers. mails and
H winchester & CO. with Arrived the Bar
al ssndy HOOK J. March 8 ESQ u-wind northeast:
strong breeze; cloudy; thick OF shore; rough
SAILED
Steamers Trinidad .Rrs BERMUDA Kentucky DAM Co
conus, New Orleans; Lampasas Mobile: Laura CAusr.
Trieste Adriatc rl southampton Advanee crissobal:
Dan New orleans Jefferson Norfolk; FL Mar. calves
phia Joseph oNorl. Port Antonio: La Hesba ye
IeToo Vsderand S-sj Antwerp comahche chaIeS
Cherokee Turks Island ullsr lNor>. 81 Kits Mar
Aitan,aha Brunsvck
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
METROPOLITAN SECURITIES SALE.
Block of 1877 Shares of Stock ReaIzeS
Only S135.

The most interesting item in the weekly nst oi
securities sold at auction yesterday vas lot Sl'o
=, s+ooL % the Metropolitan Securities Company
.bcb brought only s135 for the lot. This stock the
nar value of which is 500 asshare and which Is %
per cen. paid. sold in January. 1sos' as hsh S dS
1858. and in April 1906 when the. last safes OF II
occurred on the New York Stock Exchange II SOU
at T112.
Of the saoWon0O capital stock. S2s.S1S1No was ac-
,,ired h, the Interborough- Metropolitan Company
through the exchange of its common stock at So12
for the Securities stock. Last September Juose
Ward in the United States Circuit Court allo"ed
iuder,en+ for s4as4oGo in favor Of the New York
80 p,ir..,- ,-on,panv 70 be entered against the
Metropoitan Securities Company.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
WIRELESS REPORTS.

The Iusitania reported miles OF SANDY Hook
at yesterday. is expected to dock about e'o
The deutschland reported as miles Of Sandy
Hook nj yesterday. is expected to dock about
$50 Friday. go.
The Pennsylvania reported +70 miles east OF san6g
Hook yesterday, is expected to dock ABOUT sou
q IN Friday $1,000. r,o,t.
a. so yesterday. expected dock about $50 m
to-day
a. 6 m yesterday, expected dock about S 80 m
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
TRANsPACIFIC MAILS

Destination and steamer. Close IL New York
Hawaii. Japan. COrea, China and Philip
Korea ..,.-...~...- ..-...... To-day 30 n
3ahitl Marquesas Islands New Zealand
and Australia except NesD Cvta
Franciscci Marirosa .......-..Ma 5. $50 n
sn5s (yia sesttiet-fnyerio .+i-.. Mar 8 $50 Il,
Har-a!i cia san FrsncscolHionan Mar 5. $50 m
Nea Zealand, Australia except Nes)-
samoan Islands and New Caledonia via
Ssr Frsnciscol--Yeddo .............. so N
Hawaii C,a san FrapciscoI-Alamsda Mar g. $50 m
Mar;;l Mar II. $50 m
Hq HqFgrssnciscoPMNppon gsrl Ma1u IL $50 n
t-orea and China Especially ad-
Cyia TaConla)--Keemun Mar II. $50 n
China and Philippine Isl
eaaS Foorsss cf china Mar 1s 30 n
Australia except Wesp, New Zealand
l4t Islands nd Caledonia via
Vancouver and Victoria B C)Makura Mar q. $50 n
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04

plymouth March 8 ell m-Teutcnic CBr). New York
Tor CherbourE and Southampton.
Liverpool March 2-Mauretnna tBr,. New York via
canso FEB 26-Afshnnissnn tRr>. New York via Punta
Arenas. Coronel. etc
f!er1 New York via Plymouth for Bremen.
SAILED.
Genoa March Virginia utan. New York
eohthampton March 3-Atrato t8r). New York via Bar
hados. colon, etc.
Via Cherbourg and Queenstown
PASSED.
Lizard March 2. 1l45 m-Fstricls Ger. New Sork
Perrin March 2-AraE-n.. GER. Yekoh.n.. etc. tor
New York.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
MARINE INTELLIGENCE l.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
snri.4 s.31 sunset "a Moon 5:3T Moons age ls
HIGH WATER.
M-Ssrdv Hook 6.ooiGov. Island 6.36 Hell Gate SIS
M-sandy Hook 6:43 Gov. Island IFS Hell Gate BUS
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS.

st Thounas March 3. noon-oceana Ger. New Yosk
Frsn,antle Msr-h 3-Earhurx Ger. Nep YORK
Genoa March s-Hamburg Ger. New Torh.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
METROPOLITAN
II OPERA HOUSE

Mt lKOPUlllAN n7nssF IslsRhq911a 111a
TO >1GHf FfSR At Srf-SA SsrHf-MSANoS. Mins FaTEsT: NM
sow m. E0s B:d. G9a6
Mines Destinn Fornia: MN Grassi. scotu' Reis''
MshlH.1R ss4 .F c99apo'st %af . THE BARrERED
BRIDE 6Piodsna Nsy.ssa). Mines psstinn. Matt
s: fsa Ts5aa M5ss5n condactof MN maEe9 Isa
SAL EsE Ms5 at 4 af hs EiE1s5 M..
Fremstad Homer; MN. Burrisn, Annato HinckIey
GoTit1 Wit63srsp0ont; 53,Itlo1 t,.rI1 Increased
sUS.' Eve. March at $50 ccloek,
solol.t..8Mns fhasp AIda rEr't NM Bonei Rain, and
Ne ..t9 h'gaGn co8
NOS. EVE. March $ at s-MANON, Nine Far.sr:
TIES. EVE. March O. at s-spccisi PERI TAM
HAETSER Mines. Morena. Eremstad. Fornia' NM
We'd NED EVE. SsFf.' March 10. at sTaE BABTEREp
BRIDE tProdana Nsve,tG Nine Psstinni MN
staIl.r s9fP. DiG@T; cni;dSetor. E ssSisr
Tm. s. Pasau. 5xa Hiz Mm darus5 In.so
ISOLDE Mines Fremstsd. Homer: NM Burrian.
C;oritz Blass Conductor. Mailer.
SAT At HS.H MITeh Il NM It caIa,o Ans6 pdaf
Rossi- Conductor. spetrino- r.1sr.-
Sa:. sAl EN5;: p.:tiani Iids Gay RanStnssrs: Nm
sco1ti. CampsnsrL GrsssL Reis. ROssi. Bada Con
FIRST SERIES or SPECIAL gEsEf2EM.AaSSGGEEs
Tues Mar s. NsgGoNp Sc sERTEs '-''>''-'o
Tues. Mar. 30. at $50 TRIsIAS ga9 IsedPb ns9dPb
Tues AP. at 49, ,o DIE HsThHahfTREfEKb6 sTHafRfEb
gRqF' gaf APT. ' 10 P ESQ. GoErTERpAEMMEKUN
SEATS NOW ON SALE
BRooKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIo
TOMORROW EVE AT s-LA TRAvIAIA 9m.S
Amato. Conductor. spetrino
WEBER PIANO USED
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04

Think of the quaint skirted coats
of our forefathers, then of our grace.
full modern frock coats-and be glad
you live now. a
Ours are most m d ern, and
graceful. e
Frock coats and waistcoats, S26
to S41.
Cutaway coats and waistcoats, s21
to $50.
Separate striped trousers, S. to
$12.
Silk hats, patent leather shoes,
scarfs, fancy waistcoats, walking
sticks and gloves.
A new constellation \
Saturn" Mars" ''Orion" and
Sirius
They're "Star" white shirts for
wear with formal dress.
We're adding right along to the
values of the mems Winter mixture
suits at $50 and $25.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY,
Three Broadway Stores.
25s a42 1902
Warren st Isthst s4th st
New-York tribune., 1909-03-04
SAN FRANCISCO MINING STOCKS.

San Francisco March 3.-The Official closing quo
ations for mining stocks to-day were as follows:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-15
What Every Baby Knows.

That he isn't responsible for being
here, says Life.
That he hates company.
That his mother is weak-minded
individual who gives in on every oc-
casion and the slightest provocatlon
That his father is a strange being
who has no other place in the scheme
of things than to be rough and swk-
ward.
That collie apparently is no respect
er Of persons.
That germless milk is great trial:
That waking up in the dead OF night
and again at an unearthlv hour OF
the morning, give that variety Of life
which is said to constitute is ciiei
charm.
That the process called 'snVgsllng'
is no joke.
That all doctors are takers.
That the average park consists OF
one policeman. almost entirely sui
rounded by trees.
hat to eat. drink and be noisy Is
the chief end Of all mankind.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-15
Wright Brothers Honored.

Washington, June 10.-The appre-
citation, wood will and congratula-
H.nGTasTSHRDLCNlFWloYVB
tions of the American people were to-
day extended to Wilbur and Orville
Wright, the American aviators, by
tie President of the United States.
The occasion was the presentation of
the gold medals awarded to the
Wright brothers by the Aero Club, Of
America. to commemorate the con-
querer of the air. In the presence of
distinguished statesmen, foreign Dip
limats, the members Of the Cabinet,
noted scientists and prominent aero
nauts the aviators, the two inventors
Of the first successful flying machine
heavier-than-air, received the first
public recognition of their achieve
ments for their fellow countrymen.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-15

bile, and the Herald car is a White
Steamer. Of the personnel Of the par
ty the Atlanta Journal Of Sunday
says:
"Henry J. Lamar, Of Macon, own
er Of The Journal Oldsmobile, will go
through to New York with the car.
Mr.. Lamar has few equals when it
comes to driving an automobile. He
has an intimate knowledge Of country
roads, generally speaking, and he can
manage his sturdy "Olds' in any
emergency.
"Major John S. Cohen, managing
editor Of The Journal, who came
through from New York on the first
scouting trip, will return and direct
The Journals scouts. He will be a
passenger in the big Oldsmobile. DR..
G.. ". Lee, Of Macon, who has toured
with Mr.. Lamar on several other oc-
casions, and who himself is road
expert, will be in The Journal party,
as will also Inman Gray, son Of Jas.
R. Gray, editor and general manager
Of The Journal. Young Mr.. Gray ac-
companied the scouts on their first
trip, and has gathered a lot Of val
liable information about cross coun-
try touring.
"The Herald's escort-the same
stanch White steamer car that
brought the Herald's scouting party
from New York to Atlahta-will be
in charge of Hamilton Peltz, staff cor
respondent and personal representa-
tive Of the Herald management. Il. w.
Cans, southern manager Of the White
Steamer company will be a passen-
ger, and Bob Lambert, famous driv-
| er will be at the wheel.
"Lathan Lazarnick, the recognized
champion outdoor photographer OF
America, who made so many friends
by the geniality of his nature on the
original trip down from New York,
will form another Of the Herald s
escort. Mr.. Lazarnick returned from
Atlanta to New York Immediately
after the scouts reached Atlanta last
Saturday week. He is expected to
rech Atlanta from New York this
morning at 10 o'clock on the South
ern railways Birmingham special.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-15
MIR. Dudley's Affidavit (1909.)

MIR. Dudley's Affidavit (1909.)
Estate Of Kentucky, County Of
Fayette. The afiant, C. W. Dudley,
states that he represented several IL
quor dealers in the State Of South
Carolina during and for several years
prior to 1906, for the purpose Of pro-
curing orders for liquors for the State
dispensary. He states that during
parts Of said time, J. B. Willie was
member Of the board Of directors Of
the State dispensary.
"Afiant states that about the
month of October, 1906, through the
efforts. and by arrangements with the
said Willie, he procured an order from
said State dispensary for a quantity
of liquor to be sold and furnished by
the Live Oak Distilling company, Of
Cincinnati, Ohio.
"Afiant states that he paid to the
said Willie the sum Of 81, ,O6O as a com
mission for procuring the purchase OF
said liquors, that amount being de-
manded by said Willie, who was, at
said time, a member of the board Of .
directors Of the State dispensary. .
"Affant states that about Decem-
Der, 1906, he procured an order for
the purchase Of certain liquors by the
State dispensary from Clarke Broth
ers company, Of Peoria, Ill. He states
that he was paid as commission for
procuring said order, the sum of &c. .
225 by W. E. Hull, that being the
total amount of commissions paid him
on account Of the goods 50 purchased,
and which were retained by the COM
mission. He states that he divided
his said commissions with the three
members of the board Of directors Of
the State dispensary, to wit: John
Black, ]. W. Rawlinson and J. B.
Willie, as consideration for their
making said purchase. Affant does
not remember the exact amount paid
them, but Black was paid approx
mately $2,2 200, Rawlinson $1,000 and
Willie $1,000.
"Ahfant states that while Il. h.
Evans was member Of the board Of
directors Of the State dispensary be
paid the said H. Fl. Evans $500, to
aid him in his campaign for re-elec-
tion to said board Of directors. This
was in 1905, or early in 1906.
"Afiants states that this was the
only amount he remembers to have
paid said Evans, but he might have
paid him other sums
"Afiant states that he has been
practically confined to his bed Tor I'LL
teen months having sustained para
lytic stroke complicated with other
troubles. He states that he suffered
constant pain and is now confined to
his bed in the Good Samaritan Hospl-
tai. at Lexington, KY, under the care
of a physician and nurses. he states
that he is unable to travel, and 1t IS
a matter Of impossibility for him to
90 to South Carolina or to take AMI
trip whatever; that he was able with
great difficulty to come to Lexington
from Chicago, and is now worse, and
unable to leave his bed.
"Afiant states that he had other
transactions with the members OF the
board of the State dispensary, but he
j. aow unable to recall the details OF
same.''
(Sisned) &C. W. Dudley.
"Subscribed and sworn to before
me bv C. D. Dudley, this 9Th day OF
June. 1909.
"W. Worthington,
"Not2rT Public. Fayet+e County, KY.