The Washington times., 1914-06-21

terminate the pest is now, before
the hot weather of the summer sets
in.
If you do not want to be included
in the criminal neglect class, Kill
the fly today.
standing was put in legal shape to be
carried out?
Yes"
You submitted the matter to your
regular counsel. Mr.. Friedman. 1t was
a mixed business and legal proposition
for your counsel?''
Yes" said Mr.. Barcus, who said he
wanted both the diplomacy and ad-
vice of Mr.. Friedman when he invited
him TO lunch
There was no question as to the
legality of buying these books?" said
Mr.; Darlington.
Quizzed About Legal Question.
Was any legal question presented at
the lunch?''
No"
Chairman Mccoy then exhibited a
copy of a telegram sent absent MEM
bers of the creditors committee" of
the old Bureau of National Literature
and Art while negotiations were in
progress for a reorganization Mr.. Bar
Gus SdlO lNlS lelSSEdHl ndQ pctll sent
to Messrs. Harper. Cooper. and Beeb-
er, members of the committee. 1t was
signed by Justice Wright Mr.. Barcus,
and other members of the creditors
committee, who were on the ground in
Washington. and il declared that con
test in the matter of fees threatens
dangerous delay. After full and care
full conference We think necessary for
success of plan to concede an extra
$4,000. Receiver says he has sufficient
funds available. Wire Barcus If you
agree"
Mr.. Barcus explained that this money
was to 20 to Attorney Douglas, and
he later added that when Mr.. Douglas
took over the receivership of the bu-
reau he promised that his fee would
be nominal.
Then there was read into the record
letter from J. Phillips, one of the
creditors committee. in which Phillips
said that IF Justice Wright comedies
that additional fee Is correct ana rca-
sonahle. l am, OF course willing to join.
1 say this because of the discussion
last Saturday at the meeting. l am
anxious to back you UP in your best
Judgment always. but have a horror
OF high fees for attorneys"
Hard to Get Quorum.
Mr.. Barcus said there had been al
practical understanding before the tele-
gram was sent that the attorneys fee
would have to be allowed. and that the
agreement was drawn up N advance |
because time was precious and II was |
impossible to get a full meeting OF the |
committee. |
Mt. -McCoy asked If any other MEM |
ber of the creditors committee, except |
MIR. Cooper, agreed TO the payment Of |
the extra fee without protest
Mr.. Cooper does not seem to have |
rot a Nr q
and he wired that he would acqui-i
esce."
Mr. Barcus was then asked 20 read I
4 letter he had written about this time
70 ]. F. Harper. "f Cleveland. in which
I5arcus explained that lawyers here
are making trouble and threatening to
90 into court"
He said that after n conference, MEM
Jers of the creditors committee thought
L would be unwise to have a long
ielay for the sake OF 1900, and that
he extra fee was given.
Had you had an understanding with
Mr.. Douglas as 10 what his fees would
2ome to?' asked Mr.. Mccoy.
Nothing definite. but he said his fees
would be nominal He said he was
aking the receivership and acting as
banker for the concern in order TO ac-
his friends"
Did Justice Wright ever hear Mr.. /
Douglas make that statement before he
Il DO not know
Halsted Named Receiver.
Had not w. L. Halsted been appoint
d receiver by the court when this bank
uptcy matter was startedT'
u think he was. He was connected
With the United States Savings Bank,
md was contract manager for the bu-
eau"
Who acted as attorney in applying
or a receiver
MIR. Leckie"
What was the objection TO Mr.. Hal
tied rs receiver for the bureau?
In the conference at Mr.. Leckie's Of
ice, II developed that the bank objected
o him
was there anyone suggested TO take
lis place."
Yes. but I don't recall who"
Was there n man suggested who was
aid to be a director OF the bank"
7 believe there was. Mr.. Leckie in
listed upon MIR. Halsted remaining as
eceiver"
Tid Mr.. T.eckie object to any one
Iictatinc who shoIld be named"
''Yes He as angry about II. cannot
ttempt to say what was his full OBJ
ection.
Some one suggested Mr.. DourIas?"
Yes. It was Mr.. Drandenburg. l be-
ieve.''
'Mr. Douglas was finally consented
o.
Yes"
Have you any knowledge how much
a Dor was performed by Mr.. Douglas
h recei"er?" asked Mr.. Darlington.
THAT is a difficult question. Yes. !
should say have that knowledge"
How muCh?"
"He conferred with me fifteen or