The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-24
.S|bLEY ARRESTED
AS A VOTE BUYER. !. /.
Former Con gresham
Charged With Violat-
ing Primary RI Law.
ACTION INSPIRED
BY HIS OPPONENT
Accusation Made Shortly After
Announcement Of His With
drawal From Congressional
Race Three Other Promi-
nent Republican Politi-
clans Also Named. 4

According to his own figures filed ir
obedience to the Legislative act re-
quiring a public statement OF can
didate's expense account, Mr.. Sibley
spent $4,000 in Warren county to se-
cure his nomination, and In the entire
district, s32.500, which. according to
population. averaged 81 per vote.
In the warrant under which Mr.. Sib-
icy was arrested, three other promi-
nent politicians in the Twenty -eightt
District are also charged with con-
Charles Crandall, D. NJ. Howard and
George NJ. 4,unn.
Inspired by Democratic Opponent.
The investigation OF the Sibley pri-
mary expense account was inspired by
William j. Breene. his Democratic op-
ponent.
Information Made Yesterday.
The information against Mr.. Sibley
was made yesterday before Justice
Perry, OF Warren, by Cons table Walter
Paige, Of the same city. Paige Sc
cured the warrant and served 1t on
Mr.. Sibley late last night at Mr.. sib-
ley's home here. In the information
Frank II. Taylor. secretary to Mr.. Sib
ley, is also named as sco-defendant. Mr..
sTaylor.ewas arrested, but neither of
stEestWo men was required to go to War
sren nor to give bail, the constable re-
Ileastng tn hem on their avn srecogai-
zance. Mr.. Sibiey denied himself to
terviewers to-day In taeS statement is
leasing them on their own ognizance.
HIS sudden withdrawal from the con-
ygresstonal race. he said that ill-health
solely was responsible for his giving
up the contest. It is also said to-day
by close friends Of the family that Mr..
Sibley2 is suffering from acute heart
trouble, and has not left his home for
Mr.. Sinleyf denied himself TO Interview
lers to-day. In the statement issued
last night, when Mr.. Sibleya announced
some time.
Reasons for emitting Race.
Owing to the continuance of the se-
rious condition Of my heart, am con-
WINGED that the days of my physical
] can only hope that long period Of
absolute resi- will alleviate my present
condition When became a candidate
for Congress I had no premonition Of
the serious difficulty with my vision or
the subsequent attack of heart failure.
While my vision has greatly improved.
the graver difficulty OF my heart has
not responded to sreat tment SO fully as
had hoped and believed
IT am now convinced that If elected
to Congress shall be unable to give
to the discharge of my duties the
close and earnest attention which the
position demands. and which the con-
stltuency is entitled to receive It is,
therefore. incumbent on me to decltne
the nomination you have given me.
and to express the hope that some one
of hiIh character and eminently quali-
ned for the duties of the positihon may
be selected in my stead.
IT recognize the en- barrassmanta hi.
will cause the party, which has hon
ored me and the disappointment ,,hin,,
this decision will bring to nv 8friends
I had hoped that a few weeks y : 7rast
would be effective In worl<inn-8 =
restoration @ OF my strength. hut an
acute acute recurrence IRE Of my heart trouh1a
convinces me thai the dlltv / owasa : H. i. :
to you and myself demands tha+Sans
other must be the candidate ~ tha.
Congressman. S-tl's slttu ttls y 10
Recognizes His Inability.
IS - : snalls let mySwhola life Estand !, !.
IN - answer to my political de tractors
ana .,s. to any und deserved criticism -,
lhelr} part. In the days OF my siren rt =
no political storm has worried me !. 1n. :, i.
2 ooes e,:' the thought OF It do SO now, "a yor3
!. : .ii' n g aware ware of the undiminished con
hdence of those who have always Sbean
my. friends lS and political supporters. v.
w rs simply g rec cognition by ma
= the 'f'. !, tact ,it that ! am una BILE to per-
,,n, ,orhn. me ne task task that prompts the do
clsion I have made. q
IN the days yet coming to n = y
VIII be my pleasure to demonstrates -
my friends how much i have a,n mrs
slated their love and loyalty. Fnrt,-
nately for my peace OF mind, I nav.
no no revenges to crafty or mics -
punish. ~
(signed) "IosEPHA G. @SIRInY,.