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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
feb. A If.
NOTICE

The Commissioners " Charities and Coz
rections OF Frederick County, Nd. will r.
ceive sealed Proposals for furnishing sue
supplies, as per r-quisitions. tor tha supper
and maintenance of the INN es of tn
Almshouse and all persons commits ed to ia
for three months, April. Nav and June. 1glu
The said proposals will be received on
TUESDAY, MARCH %, 1910
at 10 o'clock. A. M. in the Grand Jury room
at which time said Commissioners will met
at the Court House and open such Proposal
and award the Contracts to the lowest IT
sponsible bidders, who will be required I
give bond as the Commissioners may approx
for the faithful performance of the contracts.
For copies of supplies wanted, call on o
address Lewis K Flock, Secretary or WilliaI
Q: Birely, Treasurer, Frederick City, Nd
The DO ,rd reserves tue right TO reject an
or all bids.
DAVID era MER,
march 4.St President.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
BROWN.

Mr.. Joseph B. Brown, an aged and re-
spected resident of Deerfield, this county,
died on Monday, February rs, aged 10.
Funeral services were held at Mount
Moriah church, Foxville. He is survived
by his widow.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
SMITH.

Mrs. Laura E. Smith, wife of Mr.. Chas.
Smith, of Mount Airy, died on February
2S, after a brief illness, aged 81 years.
She is survived by her husband and a
number of children and grandchildren.
The funeral was largely attended at Mt.
Airy Methodist Episcopal church. Rev.
M. L. Courtney, assisted by Revs. Kuhl-
man and Horsey, conducted the SER
vices. The floral tributes from loving
friends were very handsome.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11

He-If you dislike me, why did you
permit me to kiss you last night
She-I felt that really ought to make
one Lenten sacrifice. Boston Transcript
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
BURDErrE-BRoApHURsr.

A pretty wedding took place on March
End at O'Clock p. m, at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. V. Broadhurst, of
Browningsville, when their daughter,
Miss Mile Broadhurst, and Mr. Harvey
Burdette. also of Browningsville, were
married, by the Rev. c. F. Yost.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
THE NUPTIAL KNOT.
Some Happy Couples Who Have
Linked Their Lives Together
for Better or for Worse.

HURLEY -BELLISoN.
Claude c. Hurley and Ethel NJ. Belli-
son, both OF near Damascus were married
at the Nj. f. parsonage by Rev. E. II.
Lamar.
YoUNG-JoY.
Clyde N. Young, of Creagerstown, and
Letha A. Joy, of Graceham, were married
at Mt. ST. Mary's on March S, by Rev. FIR.
George II. Tragesser.
FOGLE-MARTIN.
Ernest F. Fogle and Grace V Martin,
both Of Thurmont, this county, were
married at that place recently, by Elder
L. F. Flohr
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. Joseph B. Carrot announces the
engagement of her daughter. Susan H.,
to Mr. James Edward Allen, of Rich
mond, Virginia. The wedding will take
place in June.
ORME-MILES.
Harrison H. Orme, of Araby, and
Nellie May Miles. of Tacoma Park,
Montgomery county, were married at
Urbana, this county, recently, by Rev.
Wilson I. Jarboe.
MERcER--KLINE.
Adam Eugene Mercer, of Mount Pleas
ant, and Maggie May Kline, of near
New Market, were married at New Mar
ket, this county, recently, by the Rev.
B. F. Ruley.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
FINNEYFRocK-Moss.

Mr.. Vernon E. Finneyfrock, of this
city, and Miss Georgianna Moss, of Han
over, Pa, were married recently at the
NJ. E. parsonage, in that place by the
Rev. G.. l.. Faust.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
Observation-Disclosures.

Thomas Nelson Blickenstatf and Miss
Elma Maud Shroyer, both of VOLS
vile, this county, were married at the
parsonage in Chewsville, recently, by
the pastor of the U. B. Church, Rev. ].
E. B. Rice.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11

among which are 5 good work horses, 8 are
good leaders; 2good brood mares, both in foal:
2 colts, coming two years old; coming one
year Old;
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11

AS agent for the owners, will sell at public
sale. on the premises, the N. j. Wilson farm
on the road leading from Frederick to Urbaua
two and onehalf miles north of Urbana, on
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
OBITUARY.
Some Of Those Who Have Fallen
Before the Silent Reaper.
PLUNKERT.

MIR. George w. Plunkert died at his
residence, 4o4 West Patrick street, after a
long illness, of consumption and asthma.
aged rs years.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11

10 mich cows, some are fresh and others will
be fresh by day of sale; bulls this herd con
sists of nrstclass dairy cows, some of which
are Jerseys;
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-11
MONDAY. MARCH %. laI0
s HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS.

at 10 o'clock, a. M, the following personal
property, to wit:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Barton Heights

The Mothers Club of Barton
Heights Will hold their annual meet
ing Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock
In the assembly hail. Tho meeting Is
very important, ms the officers for the
ensuing year will be elected and the
club will disband until the fall.
After the business session the club
will be entertained with several vocal
selections by Miss Mabel BEARD. of
Chestnut Hill. and instrumental music
by Mrs. A. w. Martenstein.
Miss Ada Kuyk left Saturday to visit
Miss Lolita Hamlet In Blackstone, She
will spend week.
Mrs. w. A Maddox will leave next
week to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrr. Charles Warner in Essex coun-
ty.
Mr., and Mrs. n. w. KuykendaIl.
who have been living in Monteiro ave-
nue., have left 10 spend the summer
in Prince Edward county,
Professor s.. A. Wood, OF Giouces-
ter, witt visit Mrs. e. II, Kuyk this
week.
Mrs u. Fl. Melton. who has been
visiting In Washington, has returned
home.
Mrs. Joseph Kinsey. OF La Grange.
NC, In the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. p. II. Melton.
Teachers for the Barton Heights
school will be appointed this weex.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

Miss Bertha Knapp, who has been
living on the Heights for many years.
has left to live with her grandmother
In Indiana
The Barton Heights baseball team
defeated Brookland Park yesterday
afternoon by the score of to !. They
will play the same team Saturday.
Mrs 8. D. Danes, Of Richmond. Wis
tied Mrs. e, II. kuyk this week,
Warner W. Croxton, Of New York.
visited his mother, Mrs, y. b. Crox-
ton. this week.
Miss Bessie Anderson will leave this
week for her home In Farmyille.
Miss Elizabeth James has left for
her home in Goeehland.
Miss Elizabeth Coobs has gone to
her home in Newport News.
Mrs. w. G. Cosby in at Martinsville.
Ind. where she IL under treatment
for rheumatism.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A winn and daugh-
ter. Helen. who have been the guests
Of Mr. and Mrs-I- strtHGaFr sos
Virginia avenue, for several weeks.
returned to their home in Toledo, o.,
to-day.
Rev. f. II. Gregory. u. D.. of Moss
Point, Miss. is visiting his brother.
Mr.. u ]. Gregory. and preached at
both the morning and evening SER
vices at the Methodist church sun
day
Mrs J. Il. Harding liz quite sick at
her home, sI9 Barton avenue.
The Young Peoples Society Of the
Methodist church will meet at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Beck on Mon
teiro avenue Thursday night at
o'clock TO plan for eome special work.
Mr.. ~ Fl. Sands. Of New York, who
formerly resided In Barton Heights.
visited relative sand friends here Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shangle and two
daughters Misses Lois and Ruth. OF
Portland, Ore. arrived Friday and are
the guests of Mrs. Flora OBannon,
Mr. Shangle's sister.
Misses Snow. Peck and Davis. who
taught in the Barton Heights school
during the past session. and who
boarded at the home of Mrs. Flora
O'Bannon. have gone to their homes.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Meth
odist church VII conduct q rummage
sale June and 7 in Richmond for
the benefit Of the church. Mrs. 5. #.
Jones will be In charge.
Mrs, M. A. Shepherd received q tall
agrsSm Friday morning announcing
the ser Gus illness OF her son, Mr.. q.
NJ Shepherd Of Palmyra, F1uvanna
county ~he suffered stroke of par
alysis Thursday, He was brought TO
Richmond Monday and was operated
on Monday night ut 81, Luke's Hos
pital by DIR. Stuart MCGUIRE. Mr.. Shep-
herd In a member Of the house Of Lag
islature aand represented Fiuvanna
county during the last session Of that
body.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Smith of Win
terpock. Chesterfield county, visited
her mother. Mrs. Mary Thweatt. who
In quite sick, on Saturday.
Mr.. p. r. Tirs,ey. Of Madison coun-
~. is visiting his sister-in-iaw. Mrs
M E. Strother. on North avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Fulton News
News items may be left at Nell
sens Furniture store, or ph0ned
TO Madison AID.

Miss Marie Bargamin. Il student 1T
blackstone College. liz visiting her
parents. Rev. and Mrs. V. w. Bar
gamin. of State street.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Bolt is out again. after
her recent Illness OF several weeks.
The Builders League of Denny
Street M. f. church will hold their
meeting Wednesday afternoon at j
o'clock with Mrs. Fairlamb. on VIII
liamsburg avenue. A large attend
ance desired.
Mrs. Madison continues very Ill In
her home on Nicholson street.
Mrs ]. f. Avory, of Louisiana
street. has gone to Cornelius. n. c..
to spend the summer with her daugh-
ter.
MI e. n. Farriah. OF Seventh Street.
Is out again. after his recent illness,
The Rev. Mr. Dixon. superintendent
OF the Methodist Institute. corner OF
Nineteenth and Main streets, gave an
interesting talk on his work SUNDAY
morning at the Denny Street M. f.
church.
The funeral OF Mr., Lewis II. Fro-
man. aged AZ years. who died ut hia
home, Nicholson street. took plaza
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from A.
c. Nelson's undertaking establishment.
The burial was In lakewood Cemetery.
Capital City Lodge, /. O. o. f.,
meets tonight In Nelson's Hall.
Miss Edna Bew. of State street, 10
confined TO her home by sickness
Tho Daughters OF Pocahontas meet
tonight In Nelson's Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayre have returned
TO their home In lower Henrico. after
g visit to her sister, Mrs. Brockweil.
OF Nicholson street.
The Sons of p. O. s. of A. meet
Wednesday night In Nelson's Hail.
LsttIe Thomas O'Conner, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. O'Conner. OF Graham street
IL very III.
Ralph. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierce, of 307 Louisiana street,
died yesterday morning at o'clock
at the Retreat for the Sick. His death
was caused by appendicitis.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles Chalkley. of Williamsburg
avenue. IL extremely Ill.
A party OF young people spent .
pleasant day Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick. nj lower Herr
rico. The party included Misses VIM
ME Kaufelt. Lily and Edna Wood. and
Messra. John Rock. Bernard Childress
and George Britton.
Mrs winn and children are vizit-
Ing her daughter. Mrs. III. r. Jones.
OF East Denny street.
The condition of the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Meade. OF Louis
lana gtreet. who was taken to the
Sheitering Arms Hospital few days
ago. remains unchanged.
The Bell-Brown Hardware Company
have recently leased the store former
ly occupied by Mr.. King. 3s02 Will
Iiamsburg avenue, to use as harness
and implement annex.
Mr. A. C. Nielsen and Leroy Smith
have returned from fishing trip on
the Chickahominy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
SPOTSYLVANIA NOTES

SPOTSYIvANIA. VA. May 81 The
Rev NJ. Asbury Christian. presiding ell
der, of the West Richmond district Con
ference held the second quarterly con-
ference for the Spotsylvania circuit al
Zion church. Saturday and Sunday.
The Rev. Preston Cave. OF the Chris
tian church at Bowling Green. ir hold
ing revival services with Berca chnrch
at this place and some six or eight have
already protested conversions.
Bishop Lloyd. of The Episcopal church
VIII preach IN EhTIst church The Hrst
Sunday In June, At which time class
Of some six or eight will be confirmed.
Zach Dawson, the colored man. who
was shot by Edgar Lee. another col
ored man. at church festival Saturday
night Is said to be mortaliy wounded.
Mrs. AliSadorn--McGes beneficiary
under the wrfll~of his husband. has re-
nounceG the provisions of the will an
asked that the doner be committed ana
her share In the estate be allotted her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

hcliexed-- nnr-dIl- Gt-hGlleAe--ihsai
the amendment to the ordinance was
necessary. ----
Had thought SO" said he. Il would
not have accepted any fee but would
have come up here In this room and
fought for that amendment, and seen
To il that II was passed.
THAT | had no thought OF any ordi-
nance is proved by Er. Levys own
suggestion during one of my early
conversations with him. on the dairy
question, that the datryreE MT out the
distiIleries with drying machines. AT
that time l thought the solution had
been reached, and continued to think
so until informed by Mr.. Wise that
the expense of such an operation made
II out of the question.
Gentlemen" asked Mr.. Pollock.
Does that look as II were even think
ing of any ordinance? That isn't the
way / do business
MIR. Pollock declared he had had q.
perfect right to vote on the amend
ment to the ordinance had he so destr-
ed. but that he had RETAINED merely
To prevent possible far fetched criti-
cssm.
But was not concerned in the pas
sage OF that ordinance" said he. Il
was interested only in securing per
mission from DR.. Levy To allow my
clients TO feed distilery waste 10 cat
tie. / got that permission and there
my interest and my connection ended.
In concluding, Mr.. Pollock declared
both himself and Mr.. Wise to have
been absolutely blameless throughout
the entire affair. He then passed
through rigid cross examination
without weakening ana without the
prosecution scoring single point
II was long past midnight when the
meeting adjourned, with every one
worn out and sleepy. and with ut least
one or the investigating committee in
Il marked iil-humur.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

mer ana Misses AiIeen Hord and
MarRue rtte Stolta for the latter. Miss
Lassitcr, after much thought. was
awarded the scholarship medal. while
the excellence medal was presented to
Miss Stotz. While the whole pro-
gram was an attractive one. especially
pleasing ras the spectacular dril in
the class colors. When the curtain
rose the orchestra and the members
OF the class, together with the honor
guests OF the evening. Or. W. X. l..
Smith and DR.. Machlachlan. were
seated on the stage, and ii was In
deed an attractive picture. The fol-
lowing program was rendered.
Descriptive Reading. princess Imra
and Goat Herd"
-A Miss Marguerite ssteita,---
The Sweet Girl Graduate" Miss Alice
Wood.
Recitation with musical accompani-
nent, Tomorrow AT Ten"
Miss Ethel Lassiter.
"Scorching Against Diamonds"
Miss Stella Jolly.
Delivery Of Diplomas and Medals.
DIR. W. r. l.. Smith
The Fying Machine -"
Miss Helen White.
"A Sketch on the Gossip"
Misses Bessie Cross and Glorence Kidd.
The Man Who Apologized,"
Mr.. w. Fl. Kelley.
THE Shastesburv Dramatic Attitude"
Miss Ida Dilard and Miss Marguerite
Stoitx.
Costume Reading.
Miss Mamie Crawford.
Aesthetic revel In class colors tnelio-
trope and whitel, led by Miss Mar
guerite Stoltx and executed ny Misses
ida Dilard, Alice Wood, Ai.een Hord,
Marie Franck, Ethel Less!fer, Stella
jolly. Amanda Pitts and Helen White.
Approaching Marriage,
The marriage of Miss Alice II. ker-
din, of Louisa. will take place at the
residence Of tho bride on June 4.
Personals.
Mas Grace West returned to her
home In Waverley. Tuesday morning.
after spending several days as the
guest of friends In this city.
Miss Lillian Fitzpatrick has been
spending several days with her sister
Miss Ciairi Fitzpatrick. at the Woman's
College, during the finals.
Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs, Jen-
nings, OF Enon. Va. are spending some
time in Richmond as the guest of rela-
tives.
Miss Anne Goodwin, of Fincastie. Va.
ts the guest of Miss Helen Stevens
on Floyd avenue.
Miss Dudley Powers, of Michigan, rs
the guest of Miss Anne Royal for the
HAnillsRoyaIl wedding In Thursdar-
Miss Nellie Talbot. OF Waynesboro,
he spending a week with Mrs. r. Lati-
mer Gordon. on West avenue.
Mrs. Preston Cooke and Miss Eer
nard Cooke will spend several months
abroad this summer.
Mrs. A. c. Terry, Miss Anne Kohler
and J. r. Kohler are at the Victoria
| Hotel, in New York, for several days
prior TO sailing for Europe on the
/ steamboat Kronpring wilhelm.
! Mrs e. A. Robinson has left for Basic
city where she will spend the summer
at the Brandon Hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
WORK HORSES ARE
IN GREAT PARADE
Are Inspected and Given Prizes
BY Women's Organization
in Gotham.

NEW YORK, May 31.--Horses
were rivals to the gold lace and brass
buttons OF the marching veterans here
yesterday, the occasion being the
fourth annual parade and inspection
of the work horses OF the metropolis,
This has become one of the fixtures
Of Memorial Day in this city. hay
ing been started by Mrs. James Spey-
er and the members of the Womans
Auxiliary to the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals, for the
purpose OF aiding the work OF that
society. All working horses In the
city were eligible. and hundreds of
them participated in the parade and
later contested for the silver cup,
medals and other decorations.
The women having this feature in
charge desire to improve the condi-
ton of working horses, Harness and
wagons counted for nothing, Condi-
ton alone told. Value did not cut
any figure. The older the horse the
higher ne was graded, provided his
condition was good
All the participants In the parade
we're shown In the harness in which
they regularly work, and were driven
to the vehicles they were accustomed
10 pull, This result was kaletdu-
scopIe medley OF trucks, single wag-
ons and carts. Docked horses. sick.
lame, thin, CALLED or out of condition
entrants were given the gate" be
fore the parade started. All received
ribbons Of some kind. while the blue
ribbon winners In tho various classes
also received q brass medal designed
20 he permanently attached 20 the
harness,
More than 5000 vehicles were in
the line, and the animals ranged from
the giant percheron 10 rn@ humble
mule
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
BROAD Street THEATER
PLANS MAY Be ENLARGED
Mr.. Hofheimer Says Structure i
Likely TO Cost More Than
$4,000.

No definite decision has az yet been
reached regarding plans for q theater
which Mr. Moses Hofneiiner and assoc
ciates viii erect on the northwest cor
ner of Third and Broad streets. II was
at first intended to put up house to
cost about $4,000 hut II Is understood
that the slat,s=ssas. =s,n= altered sorsid.
erably So an to provide for n more
costly structure,
buildings on the site hav. already
been torn down and contracts let for
ex cava ton.
The Wells theatrical syndicate will
lease the house when completed. II is
stated. Mr.. Hefheimer sisted Mon
day morning that vaudeville attrac-
tions will be given the preference, al
though others of "A higher class may
be put on from time TO time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Lonas Wants u PARTON.

Request for IA pardon at the hands
OF the governor has been made h.
Gilbert 8 .Lonas. serving two years in
the penitentiary for a felony. Seven of
the Shenandoah county jurors who
convicted him signed the request for
the pardon. The governor referred the
application to the, Commemorative
attorney In Shenandoah county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
TEA AT FOREST HILL
FOR ORGAN FUND BENEFIT

A tea will be given In the home
of Mrs. William Hugh owens, Of For
csc It'll, Wednesday afternoon from
4 20 o'clock for the benefit OF tho
organ guild Of the Church OF the
Good Shepherd, This will be tho
fourth entertainment given by the en-
terprtsing ladies' OF this growing
church, and like all the others, II
promises TO be IA decided success
The helpers of the church meet
Thursday afternoon at i o'clock at
the home tf Mrs, It, Il, bnnks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Loses Ills Hand.

FREDERICKSBURG May al
William Taylor, of Caroline county. an
employe OF the excelsior factory of
George r. Lyon. OF Woodfords, yes
terday lost one nf his hands. tt beinY
cut off by circular saw. Mr.. Tay.
Tor received prompt medical attention.
and except for tho loss of his hand -
but little the worse for his accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Toalal,awk HINT Club Elects.

FREDERICKSBURG. May al
The Tomahawk Club, OF Orange
county, has elected the following
officers: H. o. Lyme, president: w,
vice presidents Or. r. c. Scott secre-
tary; V. r. Shackelford, treasurer;
w. w. Sanford. master of hounds;
w, J. Andrews. J. j.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
slepl,rn Al. sI,cphcrd mn.

FALM KA. May 3I.--Stephen n.
shepherd. member Of the House of
representatives. from Fluvanna and
Gooohiand. Is Ill In the home OF Mrs.
Willie GRAY Shepherd, where he lives.
Mr. Shepherd is cashier OF the Bank OF
Fiuvanna, His breakdown In attribut-
ed 20 overwork.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
At the Theatres

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Players. In
Audrey. a:20 and $3.50 r. NJ
BijClt-Continuous vaudeville.
Coloniat--Continuou vaudeville.
Luhin-Continuous vaudeville.
IdIcw0Oti-Ben Greet Players, In
Twelfth Night" and 'Romeo and
Juliet" Thursday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

BRISTOL. May si.--The city school
board has added the following teachers
10 the faculty list for the coming year:
q, w, Owens. OF Charlottesville. prtn-
ctpsl Of the Oak school building. VIII
liam L. Dolly OF Washington, ID. c.. In
stractor of uiat1emHttcs ard science IN
the high school. Miss Granville De
Waid, Instructor in Latin in the high
school, and Miss Susie Ford. OF Front
Royal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31
Mr. san Twuroytnw.

Leroy n. SUN, or No. 3703 East Grace
street. who has been ILL., In recovering
and win probably be able to be out the
latter part Of this week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

the city Of Richmond ! guess. I'm
from The country don't know much
about this city business"
MIR. Shurm said he had been feed
ing Swill to cows steadily. notwith-
standing the ordinance against IL.
He said, however, he had never been
arrested for so doing.
All sorts OF pitfalls were placed in
the verbal path of the witness. but
he espied them all and kept the spec
tators In an almost continuous up
rear. and forcing the frequent use
Of the gavel by Chairman Richard
son. The latter finally reminded him
ot tho fact that he was under cath.
thereby bringing him to serious
turn or mind
Quick 10 seize his seeming ad-
vantage, Mr., Richardson asked the
witness whether or not no was IA
miliar with the financial workings OF
the firm comprising himself and his
brother.
Don't you know how the money
is spent? Don't you figure that up
when you divide your surplus"
The witness scratched his head
moment and then replied; Il could
find out how the money was spert
If tried. but ! haven't tried. As -
the surplus. there isn't any. We
spend IL as fast az we get It,"
In this vein he continued, giving
not one whit OF Information OF value
to either prosecution or defense, UNI
til. in despair, the committee finally
told him he was excused.
a moment later he was recalled
and made apologies for his rudeness
In disregardinE the previous summons
TO appear as witness. following
which the committee passed "a reso-
luton recommending that the SIS fine
imposed on him for contempt be re-