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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
DECLARS HlLLES
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Republican National gl1air-
man Talks About tile
Outlook.
ROOSEVELT AND HUGRES
No Man Knows What the
Latter Think About
Nomination.
No Man Knows what The
-: g;
'By The AssociatedE EPresaJ

lby. Gne eASsoclateuSEF9SHy
CHICAGO, n. Jan. 25@Gharies y.
Hills, chairman of the ERepubli Ma
tional Committee, before leaving for
New York today, after attending Tho
session OF the sub; Committee on ar
rangements for thefpartynationa1 cou-
yention In June, discussed the posatbie
candidacy OF Colonel Roosevelt and
Justice Hughes for the Republican
nomination for President aud urged
the necessity for adopt hon Of Uniform
primary election laws by an the states.
In speaking of Colonel Rooseyett,
Chairman Hill said
"All the informal lon i have ON tho
question is to theS effect that Ectpnei
Roosevelt Is not a. didate for the
Republican nomination for Prestdent.
He has declined to permit his name
to go on primary ballots In the only
three states where it has been gug-
gested, Minnesota, Nebraska ana Mich
igan.
"That indicates that he s. not aeontii-
date. In the statements issued by
Chairman Perkins and the Progtes-
slve National commftteeStt Was made
plain that any reasonably sattsfeetory
man would be acceptable as the Re
publican nominee. They insisted that
they meant Just what they said, and
we will take the statement ut tt fnce
value. think will be able 20 nom
mate man whokwill be gatisfacto-y
to all elements OF the party and that
our candidate will be elected.
"In regard to Justice Hughes, no
one known Just what his attitude is
today toward the presidency. IN dis
cussing the subject with Q friend in
1912 Justice Hughes said that when
he went on the Supreme Court bepch
he took the veil and renouneed the
world think heFwas In earnest when
he made that stateme ent. but whether
ne mas since changed his mind do
not know. There sSno man hlE enough
I to refuse the presidency Il my opinion.
II he were nomfnate "a without his con
sent l have no idea what he would dc.
"As I said yesterday ] believe We
have a number Of able men 81 our par
ty for candidates. and I think the can
didate will be born fin the conye ntion: Z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Span the Ravine With Dou-
BILE Row of Substantial
Buildings.
I BARGAIN EASEMENTS
Unique Suggestion is Being
Given Much Considera-
tion by Citizens.

An unique plan for solving the Coal
Run ravine problem was suggested to
the City commissioners yesterday af-
ternoon at mesting of the Board Of
Affairs in bridge and business block
drawing submitted by the Wilbur j.
Watson Engineering company.
According to the proposed plan, a
double row of substantial buildings
would be constructed in connection
with a concrete bridge across Coal
Run. On each side of the bridge would
be row OF buildings, or rather sin.
gle long building reaching from the
bottom of the ravine for distance OF
seven stories to the floor level of the
bridge and then above the bridge for
three stories.
The rooms on the level with the
bridge floor may be used for store
rooms, restaurants, motion picture
theaters and other such purposes. The
second and third stories above the
bridge floor level may be used for
apartments.
The seven floors beneath the drive
way on the bridge would be suitable
for warehouses, wholesale houses and
light manufacturing purposes, although
below the level OF the bridge floor they
would be well lighted and well ventila-
ted because OF the character OF the
ravine.
1t has also been suggested that the
entire building on one side of the
bridge might be used for big depart
ment store with seven bargain base
ments."
Mayor. Anthony Bowen points out
that in order to use the seven floors
of the proposed buildings beneath the
driveway for warehouses and manu-
featuring purposes, it would be .neces;
,sary to construct railroad switch
up the ravine! which would mar the
beauty, causing the ravine to become
an ugly hollow. -
The plan has been suggested as n
substitute for a causeway which has
been under discussion for nearly a
year. It would of course be impractical
for the city to go into the building
business for commercial purposes as
extensively as a project of this kind
would require. To erect structure OF
this kind across Coal Run would re;
quire more .tf%.n the mere cooperation
OF abutting property owners and bust
ness men OF theS city to carry 1t to
successful completion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
sufra agist to Talk
to w. 6, 7. u. Members

Mrs. ]. Walter Barnes probably will
be chosen as leader of Precinct No.
i, though complete organization was
not effected at the meeting held last
night at Mrs. Charles e. Manley's
residence by local suttragists, headed
by Miss LaYinia Engle, field secretary
of the National Suffrage organization.
The meeting was an enthusiastic one
and while plans were discussed, COM
plete organizatioh>was not perfected:
Miss Engle will address the meeting
to be held by the Women's Christian
Temperance union and following the
address an informal reception will be
held.
Today was spent by Miss Engle in
visiting various places in the county,
chief of which was q visit paid to
Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
lAIBi0NBRID.GE
loans RAPIDLY
B|.E||.|II.N|GGOLLATED.
Special Commerce Chamber
Meeting to be Called
Soon.
PROBABLE COST FOUND
Commissioners Had Confer.
ences With Interested
Corporations.

Mayor Anthony Bowen, aided by the
other city commissioners, has collect
ed practically all the data obtainable
for the report on the municipal bond
Issue project asked OF the Board of
Affairs by the Chamber of Commerce
and today. the task OF collating the
data and typewriting the report prob
ably will be finished.
lAs special meeting OF the Chamber Oh
Commerce probably will be called for
some evening the latter part OF the
week for the purpose of receiving the
report and determining what action
4 shall be taken towards recommending
< the half million dollar bond issue.
Charles W., Evans, secretary OF the
chamber,s who has been Ill with grip
Il for several days, but who was in his
Office for few moments today, said
that meeting of the chamber would
be called as quickly as practical to
hear the report of the Board of Affairs.
Definite Information has been pro-
cured by Mayor Bowen and other
members of the board as to the prob
able cost of several types OF bridge
for both Coal Run and the Mononga-
helasriyer, plans having been submit
ted with estimated prices by the Mo-
nonEahela Valley Engineering COM
fpany, the Lutin company Of Indiana
polls and Wilbur j. Watson & COM
pany. of Cleveland. All these plans
as well as others which may be sub
mitted will be laid before the Chamber
ofIC Commerce for consideration.
u. %! Watson, of the Monongahela
Valley Traction company, was In con-
ference with the Board yesterday at
ternoon regarding the amount ofsas- !a
lsiStance which the traction company
win give towards, financing the propos-
edsimprovements. The matter OF I'm,
ancial assistance has also been gone
over carefully with officials Of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad company.
the EBuckhannon & Northern Railroad
company and with the county court
/ of Marion county. Although contri.
buttons In cash may not be as great
perhaps from these sources as was at
I first anticipated Mayor Bowen believes
that arrangements for financing the
bridge project. can be made which 'w:n
be fair and equitable to all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
REPUBLICAN, NOMINEE VILE Be
DARK HOUSE DECLARES HILLES
Real Live Robin Is
Seen in Fairmont
AUNT. HIATT WAS THE DISCOVER.
ER;AND SHE SECURED AN.
PIE PROOF.

Fairview has nothing on Fairmbnt
when 1t comes to harboring the early
robin. A real fat live. robin was seen
in this city on CASTOR avenue yester.
day morning. "Aunt HIATT" negress
who has been a servant in the family
OF John A. Clark for a long period
of years saw the robin in the yard at
the back OF the Clark home and called
other members of the family to OBJ;
serve the phenomena SO as to verify
the fact that she had really seen the
feathered songster.
Persons crossing the ravine to the
South Side this morning were greeted
with melody Of song, several diner.
ent songsters adding their voices to
the stream of melody which fioated
up from the ravine. While the birds
could not be distinguished their song
made known the fact that they were
there, and many persons stopped on
the bridge, entranced by their music.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
UNITED Mine Workers
are 26 Years Old
fpv7 ~, rhe Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIs, Jan. 25.-President
John G.. White OF the unitet Mipe ip,s
workers of America called atteieLo.t
OF delegates in convention toaeY tnas :
tiiistis the twenty-sixth anniversary Il
IL was decided to observe the occes'
ion. o.,o,,
little business at the morning session
adIlistened to address by John r.. Mal-
ker, president Of the Illinois teaera-
Hon and detailed beeflts derived from
cooperative sources.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Warrington Auto
Owners Organizing

A meeting Of automobile owners
and drivers was held In Warrington
last night for the purpose sof organic.
ing an association3for the betterment
OF conditions In the town. About IS
persons were present sas there had
been some understanding as to
the time the meeting was to be held.
Another meeting at which 1t is ex.
pected ia full attendance will beipres-
ent, will be held probably ina week
or ten days. The promoters of the
movement are J. /. and Charles e.
Phillips. DR.. Debendarter, Fred Bart
lett and Mr.. Nutter. .s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
House Leader Mann
is For Preparedness
BOTH DEMOCRAT AND REPUelI.
CANS APPLAuoE HIS
SPEECH TODAY
sfRvl The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Repubh-
can leader Mann made, vigorous
speechS ro1 national preparedness IN
flefIIonse today while allthe Republl.
cans {ad most OF Democrats applauded
heartily. ~. !.
to prepare ourselves for any passi'
bilitysof trouble that may come wds
thelReynote of the Republican leader s
remarks.
ssIt is we'll known that / neTef nave
belisyed in large standing army" ne
said. "and / probably might haVo Deen
properly classed as little navy me ! 4
butSwiseS men ought to able To peer
distinctly into future and prepare TO-
day for tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Worst Snow Tieup
Since Winter OF 1910
(By Associated Press.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 26.-HeaVy
snow, which began falling in the Cas-
cade mountains last night ard con-
tinued today, increased the dinlcuIty
of all northern trans.continental rail-
roads which since Saturday have been
battling with the worst snow condi,
tions they have experiences since 1910.
In Canada no overland trains have
been moved on either the Canadian
Northern or Canadian Pacific, while on
the American side of the boundary the
Great Northern Transcontinental line
still is tied up by many avalanches
which swept down the mountains Sat
urday and Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Butcher Weyler Now
Heads Spanish Army
(Rv AssocIated Press.

PARIS, jan 25.-Genera1 Valeriano
Weyler has been appointed president
of a. central general staff Of the Span
ish army. which has Just been created
by royal decree, according to a dis
patch from Madrid to the HaVas agen-
cy. ~
General Weyler was governor Of
Cuba just before the Spanish, ,Ameri.
can war and his policy OF severity
in waging war on the revolutionary
movement and particularly, his action
in forcing the concentration of the
rural population in certain sections
have generally been regarded with
having much to do with the bringing
about Of that war. 4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Grant Town Man
Will Lose a Foot

Suffering with a crushed foot which
will have to be amputated. Gary Nc.
Cormick, OF Grant Town, is lying in
Fairmont hospital No. 8 this after
noon.
Mccormick, who is "a years Of age.
was crossing between motor car
and a motor at the Grant Town mine
of the Federal Coal & Coke company
when he in some way got his foot
caught. Ha is otherwise uninjured.
The accident happened at noon to.
day and the injured man was brought
to Fairmont on the traction line.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
MAJOR BoVen,s Proeld eldnlatio,l
ReQdrdiilqs IelUiSl Relief Day

WHEREAS United States 1Sls
asking that the
contribute
for the IN the zones and
President states has has So 9esgste
which people the
they feel disposed for the aid OF he
I Jewish people,
Anthony Bowen Mayor Of the CITY Of S Is
attention Of people Of thereto
2 the when
our people interest making ont
bearing war-wrecked Europe
the Jewish Relief Fund In care
Field Director OF the Cen
tral Relief Committee, Fairmont, West Virginia.
I'M witness hereof hand this gath day
January, 1916 .,,,,,, ~, 5uo,s,,
Mayor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Ton Of Armor Plate
Costs 34l Dollars
lRY Assol.ciiated Press

! WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.lThe fac.
tory cost of making battteship armor
ut the Midvale plant is $341 ton,
President Dinkey of the company, to-
day told the Senate naval committee at
a hearing on the proposal to build.-a
government armor plats plant. The
government pays $425.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
eERMAN- AVIATOR EREEp.

BERLIN, Jan. 25-Among the mill
tary prisoners In Montenegro who
were freed by the Teutonic forces
is Count Won Holck, well known as an
aviator and horseman. Count Won
Holck won the Hamburg Derby sever
al times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
French Aeroplanes
Bonbard Serb Towns
fBy Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 25y-The Serbian towns
OF Monastir and Gieygeli have again
been attacked by a squad OF French
aeroplanes, 1S in number, the Athens
correspondent, of the Hayas agency tel
egraphs. It Is estimated 100 0iwefe killed
or wounded at Gleygeli.
y ssA1l the French aeroplanes returned
IN safety In some stances they GOV.
cred sa distance OF 100 miles;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Ford Peace Party Has.
Tough Pass Home
fny Associated Press.

ST. JOHNS, N. r. & Jan. 25-The
steamship Noordam Of the Holland.
American line with its fuel supply exs
hausted because OF delays during the
stormy weather arrived here today to
replenish her bunkers.
"a large number. OF the Ford peace
delegates on board. The Noordam en-:
countered bad weather soon after leaT.
ing for Rotterdam for New York. 3
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
l7NeW Boards in
South Side Bridge

city employees this afternoon are
working hard putting In II new boards
in South Side Bridge. The improve
ment in the bridge was badly needed
and the new boards will keep the auto.
mobiles from jumping in the air as
they cross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Squire ToothmalE Effects l5Day
Truce in h1ternli1able Scrap

Mike Jacovitch and his wife quar-
relied over whether their child belong
ed to him or her and the quarrel end
ed in fight. Now Mike is working on
the roads making little ones out of big
ones.
Mike is a miner and lives in the
Echo Hill settlement. Both Mike and
his wife claim exclusive ownership
Of their small child and on several oc-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
IT E: = EaIrmlo.n!e .euests.

Miss Virginia Fleming, Miss Sue
Watson, Of Fairmont, and Mrs. Arthur
B. IKoont5, were complimented Satnr-
!tlay afternoon by Mrs. Angus McDon:
aid with a. golf ncheon at Edgewood
Country club. Mrs. ]. ii. Gaines, and
Mrs! J. r. Thomas were guests aside
.tsomt those Of lhonor.- harleEtonE lka4l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
MEAslEs AT YoUNesTowN.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Jan. 25-Ac-
cording to municipal health officers
here today nearly 500 cases of measles
have been reported to the health Of
flee. Few deaths have occurred SO
far. An epidemic of small pox has
been brought under control. II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
G. w. Allen B. & o. G..
2. A. Visits Fairnont

c., w. Allen, general passenger agent
of the B. & o. railroad, arrived in
this city this morning on train No.
3 in the private car Of General Super
intendent ]. F. Keegan, OF the Wheel
ing system. Mr.. .Keegan was ali ropie
from Baltimore TO Wheeling. Mr.. AL
len will stay in the city day or
two looking after the passenger train
situation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Girl Will Live After
Sixteen Story Fall
(By Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Jan, 25.-Physicians at
st. Luke's Hospital early today said
there was no change in the condition
OF Miss Minnie B. Werner, u, who fell
from the sixteenth floor OF the Trans
portation building, here yesterday, sus-
tanning injuries OF comparatively minor
character. They said the chances for
her recovery were excellent. Miss
Werner denied she tried to commit sui
eide. 4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
wlcKEs GOES 70 eRAFToN

G. w. Wickes, night clerk at the
Watson Hotel, will leave in a few days
to take the night clerkship in the WI.
lard Hotel at Grafton. Mr.. Wickes has
been at the Watson for several months
coming here, from the Harrington Ho-
tel in washington, D. c., last Spring.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25

casions when his wife worsted aim in
argument Mike resorted to.force aud
beat her.
The disputants were before Justice
Toothman of Harrington yesterday
where Mike was charged with wife.
beating. The justice tineS Mike $40
and costs, which he refused to pay,
so he was given is days on the roads
instead. G.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Germans Batter Down
Another Cathedral
lRy The Associated Pressl

BERLIN, Jan. 25.-The cathedral Of
Nieuport, says tho German official
statement issued this afternoon, has
been destroyed by German artillery
fire. as it was offering an excellent
observation post.
Nieuport is a town OF Belgium 10
miles southwest of Ostend. The cathe-
dral was built in the fiifthteenth cen
tury and restored in 1908.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Col. E. M. House on
= His Way to Berlin
lRy AssocIated Press.

GENEVA, Jan. 25.--Col. E. NJ. House
President Wilson's personal rspresen'
tatiYe, arrived here this morning and
left at 5 P. M. for Berlin. He was ac-
companied by two secretaries of the
American embassy in Berlin who had
come here to meet him. From Berlin
Col. House will returnto Paris through
Switzerland and will visit no other OF
the capitals Of Continental Europe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
NOT An EXCLUSIVE RIGHT.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 25- Constituting
an international treaty the Supreme
Court of Ohio decided today that con:
suls Of foreign, countries have not ex:
elusive right to act as administrators
of estates Of their countrymen who
dfeffnE the United States without fleay.
ing wills. .s.s 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Germans Drop Bombs
on Port Of Dunkirk
.fRy AsaoeLated Ptess. )

E I,oNDoN, Jan 32s-A British oiilclnl
report from DInldrk states that two
aeroplanes dropped bombs ON Dun
kirk about 8 O'clock this morning.
Il Is add sthatsa German aeroplane
was forced to- the water by Britlan
machine north east of Nieuport about
SFthis morning:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
Germans Bombard
The City Of Nancy
nav Associnted Press.l ]

PARIS, Jan. 25.-The city of Nancy
was again bombarded this morning by
IonSs range erman guns and this after.
noon a number OF bombs were drop.
DAMAGES from bombardment were IN
Considerable and only two persons
were wounded. while the aeroplane at
tack iss reported to have been without
RESULTS. 4
NIGHT RIDERS PLEAD GUILTY.
NEW MADRID 4 NO. Jan. 25-Thir-
tvsfiirees defendantssin in the night riders
friai pleaded guilt thus bringing the
triaI toe eudd den end. iS sS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-25
The Weather.

west virginia-Partly cloudy to.
might and, Wednesday: Colder Wed:
nesday. x Z.
western Pennsylvania Cloudy and
colder tonight and 1--WE ednesday prob.
ably rain or snow. .
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-09-01
Sugar, Cheapest i'm The Country.

For short time we will give
with each 16 size, 7-jewel Elgin, Sill
VERNE Case Watch at $3.50, an or
der for S1.0O worth, 12-fbs. of Sugar
at ]. c. Hers. This is to introduce
this new model neat, durable, fine
time-keeping Gents Watch, which
used to sell at $500. II you ever
intend to own a watch, don't let this
pass, as the like is rarely offered.
Also just received splendid line
of fine Watches, Watch Bracelets,
Jewelry, Kodaks. Films and Supplies
and if you buy any of these before
seeing our line, you loose. Prompt
attention given mail and telephone
orders. We test eyes and fit glasses.
]. B. TAPPAN,
Jeweler and Optician,
TIA Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-09-01
Arrested in Mems Clothes.

Maysville, KY, Aug. ga story
of a wife who would not leave her
husband when he was on his uppers
is the story of young couple arrest
ed here when ii was discovered that
the woman was wearing mems cloth
ing. consisting of overalls. a shirt
and cap.
The young man was employed in
Cincinnati, but on account of strike
lost his job. The man told his wife
he would travel the country over
in looking for another job. She
said, II will go with you" So
they started for Huntington. w. Va,
on a freight train. but were put of
here. The Chamber of Commerce
provided funds for their transporta-
ton to Huntington.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-09-01
TRUNK CONTAINING ASHES
OF HUSBAND DISAPPEARS

Cincinnati, O.. Aug. 26.-The dis
appearance of a trunk from her room
in the Bremen hotel, containing the
ashes of her husband, John Rankin,
forty-seven years old, who died June
25, was reported to the police by
Mrs. Bertha Rankin. She told de-
tectives she was informed the police
had ordered the trunk TO be remoV-
ed. No such order was issued
through the police department, she
was told.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-09-01
CONSTABLE CHARGED
WITH KILLING lee
FATHER OF DEAD MAN swEARs
TO WARRANT FOR ARREST
OF c. l.. WEDDING.

Some weeks ago Constable c. W.
Wedding, of Dundee, served a war
rant of arrest upon young Ferdie
Lee, of near Dundee. Wedding was
reading the warrant when Lee ran
away, going toward Rouh river. The
Constable proceeded to fire his pis-
tol two or three times hoping to
stop the fleeing defendant, but he
continued toward the river bank and
as it later developed, plunged in, tho
no one knew it at the time.
This happened on Thursday even
ing and as Mr.. Lee failed to show
up on the next day fears were en-
tertained that something serious had
happened. Search was made in the
river by various parties and the body
of Lee floated up upon the mill dam
on Saturday morning near day break,
perhaps just before.
Coroner A. B. Riley was called to
view the remains and after he and
Drs. Duff and Godsey had Inspected
the body and after witnesses had
been examined coroner's verdict of
accidental drowning was rendered.
Mr.. S. A. Lee, father of the de-
ceased, came to town a few days
ago and made affidavit, charging
Constable Wedding with numbering
Lee and a warrant was issued. We'd
ding, upon being notified of the war
rant came to Hartford yesterday and
placed himself in the hands of the
the Sheriff. He went before County
Judge Wilson, who fixed his bond at
$25O.0O, which he promptly execut-
ed for his appearance before the next
grand jury for investigation.