New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-13
WINNERS OF CONTEST
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cribs. copying them exactly as ap-
peared in the book. gave word IDEAS rs
70 how the pictures should be drawn
without telling what the proverb ltset
was. and then placed the original copy
of such answers In a sealed envelope.
After the work Of the selection of prov
erb answers was completed each rep
resentative re-sealed the envelopes con-
tanning his original selections OF
answers in three large envelopes. wmch
were placed in the vaults of the Ma
tlonsl Park Bank. being receipted Tor
at the time of deposit. These three
envelopes were doubly and securely
sealed and were deposited on April 70
being surrendered to the judging COM
mittee only upon application by them
in person on June >.
The judges broke the seal from the
envelopes. verified the correctness OF the
answers and then authorized The IT'D
unes clerical force to begin the eXaml-
nation Each set of answers was care
fully examined and put into films en-
yelope. on which were written the name
and address Of the contestant. together
with a tally showing the number OF
answers that were right. Each set
that had a fair average Of correctness
was put in a possible winning Glass;
while the others were put TO one side
for the re- examination. However. De-
fore any final selection Of prizewinners
was made all envelopes Of both classes
were carefully re-examined by system
of back-checking TO guard against error.
Each Winner Investigated.
In order to protect contestants still
further against unfair methods, after
the prizewinners had been ascertained'
but before those persons themselves
knew they had been selected. The Trio-
une made A personal investigation of
each winner and requested him TO Ill
out and sign the following affidavit:
State Of. ......--...----...- SIS:
County OF. ..--...-'
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -'-- -
being duly sworn according to law, de-
poses and says: l reside in.......''.'.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ..'' 80 -
The answers heretofore submitted 10
The New-York Tribune's Contest De-
partment in my name for the ProVern
Contest Of said New-York Tribune were
prepared and submitted 70 my Ger
tain knowledge without any information
cid or assistance Of any kind whatever
given or obtained directly or indlrectlY'
by or through any person employee Dy
or connected with The New-Hork TITO
une at any time during the tendency OF
said contest.
further aver Of MY own certain
knowledge that no understanding or
agreement exists, or ever has existed
BY the terms of which any part OF any
prize or of the value thereon, or any IN
terest in any prize or in the value theIe-
Of, that may be awarded TO me VIII De
divided with, or turned over 10 or
directly or indirectly received by any
person employed or connected with the
New York Tribune.
further aver that / make this aft
dayit with the understanding and belief
that the statements herein made Will be
relied upon by the publishers OF The New
York Tribune in making the award or
prizes in said FrOveTb Contest and for
the purpose Of inducing the award Of a
prize therein 70 me, II / shall be found
TO be entitled thereto under the rules
governing said Proverb Contest. and that
have fairly and honestly complied with
The Rules Governing the Contest pub
lished in The New-York Tribune during
the progress Of said contest. And, in
consideration Of the rights OF other con-
testants in said contest. l nearby waive
al right. interest and claim in or TO any
prize in the said contest if it shall De
made 70 appear 10 the satisfaction Of
said publishers that any Of the state
ments herein made are false.
Sworn 20 before me this I
..............day Of July, 1911