The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-17

PsAubNeHk~ ano Nnat ne would
make Il II all the congressional
and ether influences were against
me"
In the same deposition Judge Day
ton admitted that he had been surety
on note for c. p. Teter and that a
judgment was secured on this note
against him The defense offered a
court decree I'm the settlement OF the
Teter estate. The prosecution OBJ
Jected, and Attorney Howard ex-
planned that he offered the paper 10
show that 5. A. Moore. a witness
summoned by the prosecution. was
guilty OF fraudulent practice. The
decree was received but not filed
as part OF the record at this time"
Second Witness.
Floyd Teter. of Bslington. W. Va,
followed Clerk Corder. The witness
stated that be was a second cousin
and lifelong associate OF the late c.
i. Teter. He stated that c. +. Teter
had represented the y. & o. Railroad
In the West Virginia legislature for
many years. He carried a pass. and
had explained TO his cousin that his
purpose at the legislature was to pre-
vent the passage OF legislation detri-
mental TO the b. & o.
Concerning Judge Dayton. c. F. Te-
ter said TO his cousin that he had
used influence to secure an appoint
ment to the bench. The defense OBJ
Jected to this evidence as hearsay.
Chairman. McGillicuddy said the evil
dence must be admitted In order 10
get at the truth. He explained that
In due time. II Judge Dayton is pre-
scented for trial by the report OF the
committee he will be given every
chance to defend his legal rights.
The witness continued. saying.
AT the Runner hotel. in Charles
ton, In February. 1913. he said a dol
lar looked as large as a wagon wheel
To him; that Judge Dayton had failed
60 appoint him receiver for a tele-
phone company. and that he helped
set Judge Jackson on the bench and
Dayton on. This made him angry al
Dayton.
Photo Responsible.
HE said In Atlantic City they took
a fash light picture OF Jackson and a
woman in a room together He said
Dayton knew OF this and Jackson
never would give in and resign until
this The b. & o. offered him a large
sum OF money as their attorney n he
would resign. but he never gave in
until he saw this picture. Teter said
Dayton and he had talked the Jackson
affair over.
The witness admitted Judge Dayton
Is a plaintiff against him in a suit
over coal lands.
Commissioner Gard asked: Tell
this committee is this man drawing
a salary as a federal Judge and at the
same time trafficking in coal and -
lands7'
The witness answered:
only from hearsay"
Did you make the defense that
this land was sold to you by false
representation by this man who now
siJs az a iudge?"
Yes. sir"
How long has this suit been pend.
iue?"
Some 10 years"
Has II never come to trial?"
NO. sir: IL has Just been hanging
while dispositions are being taken"
IBID you ever Gle your answer say.
ing this man who now sits as a Judge
fraudulently sold you these lands?'.
I'm 1906
"Has he shown a disposition 70
press the suit to a trial?"
Both sides were responsible FOR
che delay"
The witness explained that the suit
involved 1900 acres OF coal land.
the option purchased by him costing
dollar per acre.
Attorney Howard asked the com
a HHa.
evidence I'm the case referred TO The
witness. on cross examination. said
that Mr.. Teeter told him Judge Day-
ton was kept Informed as to the plot
TO catch Jackson and knew that Teter