Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-27

rupt, the reply was some $35 or $40, he could not remember which. When was he replied that he never had book. but had a card When asked where same was he replied that he had torn it up as it was only a bother. He was questioned about having not paid more of his bills after August l up to the time of his failure, but in practically every instance his replies were to the effect that he could not remember and that he had not figured up his cash account
 Attorney MeltZer consumed most of the time during the afternoon asking MT. Feiner questions relating to the different notes, which had been thor oughly covered Saturday and earlier in the day Wednesday by other attor- neys.
 Trustee and Appraisers Recommended
 Attorneys who represent the credit ors who have proven their claims con- ferred and recommended that Edwin O. Sumner be appointed trustee and that Morris Rothblat, John F. Carr and J. B. Fullerton be the appraisers. The court agreed to the recommendations and also that an order of sale be iS- sued in the event TO composition set clement should be effected, at a private sale at the inventory price, otherwise a public sale at the discretion of the trustee.
 Attorney Kelley brought out the fact that some of the notes had no indorsement, but the witness could not remember what they were. When asked about the Aaron Feiner notes, aggregating $1,050 being indorsed, wit ness replied, 'I think so-" The notes of the Italio-American bank of Prov fdence were also indorsed. The Joseph Peck. Aaron Peck and Max Markon notes were without indorsers. The Windham National bank and Willi- mantle Savings institute ones were in- dorsed. Were the Peck and Markoff n1 secured without inducements? asked Attorney Kelley. There were others but witness could not recall what they were without looking them over.
 Sharply Questioned.
 Are there any cards issued by the Providence bank during August. Sep tember, October, November and Decem- Der, 1909, in the possession of the court? was Attorney Kelley's next question. I don't think so. Witness said that he had not had any busi- ness to amount to anything with that bank since that time. He gave some what evasfve answers about the cards and said that he would have to trace them up. When asked when he had closed his account with the Italio-Am- erican, he replied that he had not done so, but had a small balance there now. Did you receive statements for those months? do not remember Prior to that time was it your custom to have a statement sent to you? No. never sent anything. How did you re- ceive the cards that have been men, was in Providence I got them or my boy got them or my brother.
 Were you in Providence during those months? Quite often-
 Did you call and get cards? No. I did not bother.
 Have you made any attempt to keep an accurate account of your business since August l, 1909? Yes. always to the best of my knowledge.
 Then why did you not call at the trust company and get an account of your status with it. as had been your custom for August to December. in elusive? Because my son did it if there were any. I was satisfied with what my son had done.
 Why did you change that custom since August? I don't see any change
 Was your son with you in Provi- dence during those months? I did see him always.
 Did you and he go to the. Italio- American bank together? I c4h't rec CIlect.
 Do you desire to give any further ea plantation concerning slips from the bank during that time? They are liable to be in my boys. my brothers. or my own pocket.
 Attorney Melzer went over the ground that he had earlier in the day and which the other attorneys had covered. The referee sustained num- per or ODJectlOnS entered 'Dy Attorney Bugbee relating to the attorneys questioning as not being relevant to the case in hand. Attorney Melzer asked when the last inventory had been taken and witness replied Jan uary, 1909.
 What did the result show? Don't remember.
 Do you remember whether you were ahead of the game or not? Witness replied that he found that he was in a position to continue in business. He did not. however, recollect how much he was ahead of the game"
 Issue Depends on Creditors.
 Attorney Sugbee, counsel for the bankrupt, askd him a number of questions to clear up some matters that had been somewhat vague and the court permitted the witness to speak in his own behalf and he made a statement concerning the method which he had followed in doing his business. Attorney Bugbee offered an application for a composition
 The matter will now depend largely upon what action is taken by the cred itors with reference to a settlement.
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