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NODIFCATINVOT S URGED BY CAR Quoted by Paper as Believ- ing That Opinion of Major- ity Should Control. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 22.—The Chicago Tribune today quotes Eibert H. Gar head of the United States Steel Cor- poration, as favoring » national vote on modification of the prohibition law, although Mr. Gary made it plain that is a dry himself “Personally,” he was quoted as say- “I would like to see this whole Stion of modification of the Vol- ad act submitted to a vote of all ates. 1 believe that the opinion jority of the people, intelli- gently and honestly obtained control in all such qu “I don’t use intoxicants myself, but 1 don’t think that has anything to do with the question. He declined to amplify the ment when asked.if he were for against prohibition, ormer Judge Gar not want to say he was against the 1d_Court, but that remarks he, ade three year a meeting in New York ex sentiments. “At that time I said that T wondered court made of judges from s countr in’ which the had v depended on to ren- and impartial ver- dict m not sure that the majority of the American people are for the b Court under the existing con- | but 1 vield my opinion to Coolidge and to Congress. high opinion of the and a very high opinion of nt Congress. DRYS ASK PUBLIC HEARINGS. Prepare to Fight Referendum Pro- posed in New York State. ALBANY, N. Y., April 22 (®.—Dry forces opposed to the holding of a State referendum on the prohibitéon | on mnext Fall commenced yes- ter: v to lay their lines of attack on the proposition. The first move came from the New York C League, when its State superintendent, Rev. O. R. Miller, re- quested Gov. S hearing on the Karle-Phelps referen- | dum bill before taking final action on | the measure. The governor made | known last night that he was not yet | prepared to whether the hearing | would he held, due to the short time the request had been in, but it was generally felt at the eapital that he would accede to the request An outline of the opposition to the w may be expected sald he would der 4 referendun from the State was State super- intendent, Arthur B. Davis, in an ad- REMOVAL OF DR. BY BLANTON PRIOR TO QUIZZING | © Representative Before Launching 3-Hour Cross-| THE KVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, WHITE ASKED . Examination Q‘Says He Will “Go to Country,” if Necessary, to Obtain Qusting. Prefacing a violent three-hour<ross- examination of Dr. William A. White, superintendent of St. Elizabeth’s Hos- pital, with the announcement that “I'm asking Dr. White's removal from the asylum and U'm going to the country to have it done if necessary,” Representative Blanton, Democrat, Texas, last night at the second meet- ing of the House District subcommit- tee investigating general conditions in_the District of Columbia, declared: “For 23 years there has been mis- management at the institution, and wrongful and unlawful actions with Fenning." Representative Blanton at the out- set of the meeting pounced upon the witness, who occupied a chair next to him, and charged him with vioiat- ing the law for “selling” his testimony in court cases outside of the District of Columbia and with holding persons of sound mind in his “hotel Dr. White protested against the manner and tone adopted toward him both last night and at Tuesday night's meeting, which was in executive se: sion. He declared he came to the committee to “give information,” but “it appears I am under accusatio Declares Doctor Is Accused. “You are, Doctor.” interrupted Mr. Blanton. “Mr. Chairman, Dr. White might just as well understa that he is under accusation.” The witness continued tha day night's meeting the employed every known m cross-examination “to gain from me some damaging admission.” “You have it exactly right, doctor,” Mr. Blanton again interrupted. The story appearing in The Star yesterday afternoon, quoting Dr. White as saying he was “treated as a pickpocket” and was not informed of the purpose of his presence, was brought to the witness’ attention b; Chairman Gibson, Republican, of Ver- mont and Mr. Blanton, who asked if he had been correctly quoted. Dr. White stood solidly behind the story which also credited him with reques ing that the hearing be open. “He says in the paper he wants an open hearing,” declared Mr. Blahton. “I'm opposed to it, but am willing to let him have it and let his peers hear it and judge his testimony Vote Open Session. Representative _Gilbert, Kentucky, the only other Democratic member, was in favor of an executive session and deplored the fact that the com- mittee “let the papers scare it into open session.” Representative Bow- man, Republican, West Virginia; Rep resentative Houston, Republican, Dela- ware; Chairman Gibson and Mr. Blan- ton voted for the open hearing. The testimony of Crandall Mackey, formerly commonwealth attorney of Virginia, was utilized by Mr. Blanton to “jog' Dr. Whitess memory of cases where he had given_his expert opin- fons in lunacy cases. Mackey also cited dress at Utic ast night. From now until the Fall elections, he warned, | “a great battle will be in progres the outcome of which will be not referendum on the prohibition que: tion, but election of dry candidates. Declaring that there exist und the authority of the Constitution only | three forms of legitimate referendym | elections, Mr. Davis asserted that the proposition which would be au- thorized under the Karle-Phelps bill = s no such legal status, and at most calls for only a straw vote of elector: NEWS FILM COMPANIES PLAN OWN POLAR RACE Three Motion Picture Planes to Ac- company Norge as Far as Possible Into North. By the Associated Press. with th No: Pole of worth expedition, prospect an air cident Nortk the Amundsen-Ells- there is also in e from the North Pole back to civilization, if plans made by se American and Furopean motion picture concerns to film the flight of the dirigible Norge | materializ | The Norge's next start from Lenin- grad to Spitzbergen has aroused much competition among news film con- cerns. Three airplanes have been chartered by one of the American movie firms to escort the airship as far as possible and then return to Oslo or Gothenburg, where the photo- graphic records of the expedition will be developed and shipped to all parts of the world for exhibition in motion pleture theaters, AMERICANS CONTRIBUTE TO PAY FRENCH DEBTS New York Herald-Tribune Gives 100,000 Francs—Total Is Still Undetermined. By the Associated Press. PARIS, April 22—Americans here are figuring well in front of the lst of contributors to the voluntary sink- ing fund being raised in France to wipe out French debts. Yesterday's grist in the American headquarters vas 180,000 francs, the Paris edition of the New York Herald-Tribune lead- ng with 100,000. The committee r: which is headed hy Marshal Foch, thus far has not made public the total amount collected throughout cause a great many sub- s are still in_the hands of local committe The aggregate, however, now is estimated at several tens of millions of francs. ing the money, several instances where persons “of sound mind had been incarcerated” at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Dr. White at first showed much an- ance at the manner in which Mr. launched into his cross. ering questions with + brusque ‘“no” and “What difference dobs that make?’ As the minutes drew on and the fire became more intense, the witness adopted an in- different attitude, answering the ques- tions regardless of the way they were asked. : Refers to Virginia Case. Mr. Blanton asked the witness if he remembered testifying in Virginia several vears ago in the case of Col. W. C. Shelly, who sought to have his wife judged insane. The witness re- plied, he could not recall. “He paid you $500 for the testi- * declared Mr. Blanton. “When was it?” asked Dr. White, adding, “I don’t remember it.” Texan said the jury found 2”‘ 5 ing. You don't want to deny doctor, because I have the proof. Mrs. Shelly’s attorney, a man named Thornton, afterward became a judge, and when you were called to testify in a big estate involving a million dollars, Judge Thornton aske ‘Aren’t you the Dr. White who testi- fled Mrs. Shelly was insane?’ and you said ‘Y sir, but I made a mistake." And didn't Judge Thornton say he couldn’t accept your testimony in that case?” “I do not remember that. do remember now, seeing Mrs. Shelly in consultation,” Dr. White replied. “I don’t believe I ever testi- filed jn the Shelly case.” “Didn't Judge Thornton say be- cause of your testimony in ‘the Shelly case couldn't accept your testimony in this case?” Denies Blanton Statement. “I deny it to the best of my knowl- edge and belief.” “All right, now, were you ever in Cleveland ?” Chairman Gibson interrupted to ask if the purpose of the examina- tion was to show the law had been violated by Dr. White for accepting fees to testify. “Absolutely,” replied Mr. Blanton. “It's an absolute violation of the law to_go out and_testify.” Dr. White admitted such would be a violation, but he didn't concede he violated the law, declaring testi- mony he gave at times was during his_vacation. ‘When the witness said he never was in Clevelands Mr. Blanton de- clared he was prevented from testi- fying in a court there because the prisoner did not claim insanity. Representative Houston inquired if the powe{ of a subpoena to testify in a court did not include such Gov- ernment officials as Dr. Whige. Mr. Blanton replied, “There is no power on God's earth to take him out of the District.” Mr. Blanton then read correspond- But I ,The terms of Morris Plan Loans are s and fair—it have had an to borrow. ' For each $50 ori fractionborrowed you agree to de- posit $1 per week in an Account, the proceeds of which may used to cancel the note when due. Deposits may be made on a weekly, semi- monthly or monthly basis as you prefer. Under Supervisio imple and practical is not necessary to account at this Bank’ Loans are pass- ed within a day or two after filing application— with few excep- tions. MORRIS PLAN notes are usually made for 1 year, though they may be given for any of from 3 to 12 months. MORRIS PLAN BANK n U.S. Treasury 1408 H Street N. W. “Character and Earning Power Are the Basis of Credit’ ence between himself and Dr. White relative to the fees he recelved in the Leopold and Loeb case, in which the doctor was unable to tell defi- nitely how much he received. “When I pinned you down last night,” declared Mr. Blanton, “you told about receiving $500 for testi- fying in Baltimore.” “You didn’t pin me down,” retorted the witness. “I am not running around telling you my affairs. You are trying to imply I am doing some- thing that 1s improper. Mr.' Blanton then switched to a charge that Dr. White had sought the aid ofrMr. Fenning while the latte rep- resented the Medical Soclety here to secure a license to practice without an examination. Mr. Blanton also “warned” the witness that he pos- sessed the original stenographic notes of the letter written about the matter and Dr. White admitted “they were given you by a confidential secretary.” Dr. White explained the purpose of the letter was to inquire if there was some “loop hole” whereby he could obtain the license. He added he wasn't| particularly anxious for it, declaring it he were, he could stand an exami- nation any time and get it. Paid $250 Per Day. ‘The case then turned to the Leo- pold and Loeb trial. Dr. White said he offered his testimony for nothing, aid later that the defense attor- paid him $250 per day. ou offered your testimony to save the necks of two educated thugs and murderers, whose necks had the noose around them until you came in shouted Mr. Blanton, nd you were paid $250 per day for 14 days.” “Mr. Chairman,” sald the witness, turning to Mr. Gibson. *“Mr. Blanton uses some pretty strong language, ac- cusing me of selling my evidence for thugs and murderers. I want to ex- plain I testified to assist the court in passing a sentence. There was no jury trial.” “Did you tender your services free In Baltimore?” asked Mr. Blanton. Retained by State. FENNING’S 22 PER CENT HARGE WAS EXCESSIVE, IS ARNOLD DECLARATION (Continued from First Page.) Rankin, “ypu sald vesterday that Com- missioner ° Fenning's commissions never exceeded the law, which set the limit at 10 per cent. Would you say the 22 per cent set forth here and also in your report was excessive?” “If the court allowed 22 per cent, my understanding is that it would be contrary to law,” replied Maj. Arnold. “For me to answer your question, it would be necessary for me to review the report.” “Is it not inequitable to hold up this boy's estate for $600 for making this one report?" asked Mr. Rankin. “I cannot say that sir,” replied the Major. t's a quistion of services rendered. “I don't want you to argue the case,” replied Mr. Rankin. *"If you have any information we would be glad to have it. Don't argue it.” “In these cases, continued the witness, “if he does no more lhaq receive the check from the Veterans’ Bureau, then it is an unreasonable commission. But Col. Fenning has acted as committee in a large num- ber of cases and I never heard one word of criticism In a .single case for his conduct as guardian.” “You mean to say everybody knew Fenning received _practically the maximum?”’ asked Mr. Rankin. “Then these fees are shocking to the consclence of the American peo- ple. I he charged 23 per cent, he violated the law?” “In my opinion he did,” admitted the witness. ¥ Mr. Rankin developed from time to time the concurrence of Maj- Arnold that Mr. Fenning, while re- celved 5 per cent, filed two reports in’ order to increase the commission to 10 per cent per annum. He cited the case of Logan O. Becktell. The report showed that on January 26, 1922, Mr. Fenning recelved a 5 per cent com- mission amounting to $57.50 and that on the same day he received another commission of 5 per cent, amount- ing to $42.68. “So,’ said Mr. Rankin, “every time he is allowed 5 per cent, he made two reports. 1 contend he did not receive as litlle as 5 per cent annually, and do you agree ) Maj. Arnold's records showed that Mr. Fenning was appointed guardian “No, the State of Maryland retained |~ me. Again turning to the letter Dr. White wrote to Mr. Fenning, the wit- ness was asked if he were “not turned down” on an application for a license before Mr. Fenning became connected with the society. “I have no recollection.” “Oh, doctor, that old answer is so threadbare. During my eight years on the bench I've heard that from overy criminal that ever came into court,” said Mr. Blanton. Dr. White immediately protested the nference,” and Mr. Gibson assured him there was no attempt at linking his name with the .word “criminal.” Mr. Blanton, took up the case of Sam Fizzell, who ‘was committed to St. Elizabeth’s in 1920, he said, and trans- terred to Wisconsin in 1921. “You say Fenning functioned better than most other guardians,” asked Mr. Blanton, to which the witness as. sented. “Well, Fenning hecame committee in 1920 and for the last five years has not seen him. Yet he drew $1,183.07 in commissions. I want to ask you if that is a proper arrangement?” “That's in the hands of the court. I'm not in a position to criticize the courts,” explained the witness. Verifles Blanton Statement. Mr. Mackey, seated among the spec- tators, was called to the stand while Dr. White remained in the witness chair, and testified that Dr. White rendered an opinion in the Shelly case and later testified. He verified the statements made by Mr. Blanton about Judge Thornton’s refusal to aceept the doctor’s testimony at a later case. Dr. White interrupted and sald he recalled his observation at the time that Mrs. Shelly might get well. “So you do remember about the case now, don’t you, doctor?” asked Mr. Blanton sarcastically. Later Dr. ‘White went into detail as to her ailment. Mr. Blanton seized upon this and said: “You are quoted in The Star as saying you want an open hearing. Now you've got it. Explain to all these people here why you now re. member about the Shelly case when you couldn't a few minutes ago. Ex- plain to the audience!” Chairman Gibson thought it was not necessary to explain to the audience Mr. Mackey turned out to be a pro. lific witness, citing what he termed several ‘‘unjust’” commitments and adding that under the law of 1875 soldiers, sailors and marines could be committed on the recommendation of the Government departments. “There are hundreds now com- :r;lit(ed blllogallly,tnnd' who were sent ere by a letter from the Public Health Service.” sl Holds Half Through Letters, “Is it true vou are holding patients on letters from the Treasury?” asked Chairman Gibson. es,” replied Dr. White, law is on the statutes, i I'm holding Biggs’ Pharmacy 2306 4th St. N.E. Is a Star Branch If you live in the neighborhood of the Biggs Pharmacy, make use of the Branch Office located there when you have Classified Ads for The Star. At this—and every other Branch, Office— prompt and efficient service will be rendered —without fees of any kind. Only regular rates are charged. The Star prints MORE Clasified ads every day than all the other papers here combined. Star ads DO bring results. “Around the Corner” is a Star Bra Office aboyt one-half of the 4,200 patients that way." How many World War veterans are you holding that way whose cases have not been adjudicated?” the chairman pursued. “Practically none, plied. When Mr. Blanton charged Dr. White was violating the law by hold- ing a patient at the hospital over the 30-day temporary commitment, the witness replied the courts often grant an extension, because within a few months the persons may become well and can be discharged. This avolds adjudication of their cases and embar- rassment. He personally protested the matter, Dr. White said, but the courts held it was within their author- ity to so extend a_temporary com- mitment case beyond the 30-day limit, Mr. Mackey said in the case of Robert Lewis and Joseph Grecne, these men were not insane, and Mr. Blanton added a third name, Francis Allen, a retired naval officer, whom, he charged, was placed in “Dr. White's Hotel” on the word of another officer, who wouldn't pay a debt to Allen. Dr. White took a different stand in the matter and offered to explain Allen’s case In executive session, adding, "I don'’t think he ought to be released.” Questioning to Continue. ““Then the question is between two alienists, Dr. White and Judge Blan- i ton,” remarked Mr. Bowman. Mr. Blanton declared Dr. White had “ruined the business” of Edward J. Newcomb, a notary public and confec- tionery store proprietor on Nichols avenue, because Newcomb assisted patients in being released from the asylum by aeknowledging their signa- tures to writs of habeas corpus. “He was very abusive to me, and threat- ened to ‘get me',” Newcomb wrote in a letter to Blanton, which the latter read. Mr. Blanton will continue his cross- examination of Dr. White at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the caucus room of the House Office Building. He an- nounced that at least three hours would be necessary to ‘‘develop evi- dence which the committee would de- clare very material.” ' the witness re- blue. and green. (15) Were $10....... D. C, THURSDAY, for Earl O. Coffey on July 28, 1925 and a bond of $20,000 was fixed. There was no record of a report, be- cause the year had not expired. Unable to Make Reply. ““‘Was that appointment since he be- came Commissioner,” asked Repre- sentative Gibson, Ver- mont. “I don't know when he bécame Com- missioner,” Maj. Arnold replied. The witness sald the first he knew of the 22 per cent commission was today, and that this figure wasn't shown in the records of the Veterans' Bureau. He explained the bureau’s records were obtained by an employe who went through the @lles at the courthouse, . Just before adjournment Mr. Gib- son asked, “You said the bureau had recelved no complaint against Fen- ning?" “That's correct.” “Do you recall that his actions as a guardjan were questioned back at the time of the Senate Investigation of the Bureau?” “I was assistant examiner of the committee and investigated the case myself." Mr. Gibson asked if he ever heard of a report made by a Dr. Sticknmey, “a very reputable man and a great doctor,” who was contact officer for the bureau at St. Elizabeth's Hos- pital, to the effect that Mr. Fenning “constantly opposes transfer of his wards from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.” Maj. Arnold said he had that report. Mr. Gibson read from it to the effect that Mr. Fenning “appears” to have certain privileges and concessions at the hospital. He also read that “Dr. White is very friendly,” but the doctor “que tioned the propriety of one man h: ing such a large number of wards. Maj. Arnold, with a copy of that report in his hand, demanded to finish the paragraph, and read, “No criticism has been made, except that he constantly opposes transfer of his wards to other hospitals.” The re- port was inserted in the record. Under questioning by Mr. Gibson the witness admitted there were “sev- eral cases” where Mr. Fenning re- ceives 10 per cent “and doesn': see his ward.” “My only.point 1s,” concluded Mr. Gibson, “to bring home the fact that the Veterans' Bureau was cognizant of eriticisms against Fenning and later I will develop the basis for them."” ‘When Chalrman Johnson suggest- ed Mr. Fenning be allowed to testify tomorrow the Democrats objected on the ground they were ‘getting val- uable information from Maj. Arnold at present. Mr. Rankin and Repre- sentative Bulwinkle, Democrat, North Carolina, sought tc have the commit- tee hold afternoon and night sessions, but the matter was voted down. Republican, Today in Congress Senate. Belgian debt settlement pact ex- pected to come before the Senate this afternoon. A delegation from the House is scheduled to make formal presenta- tion to the Senate of the impeach- ment charges against Federal Judge English of Illinois. Prohibition hearings are draw- ing to a close, with each side hav- ing only a short time left in which to present final arguments. Hearings on revision of postal rates continued before joint Senate and House subcommittee. Further testimony on abolition of the raflroad Pullman surcharge presented to Interstate Commerce committee. Joint committee on patents is considering conditions under which radio stations should use copyright music. Naval affairs committee held ‘I:fialirlng on several routine pending s. Commerce committee executive session. Public lands committee held ex- ecutive meeting. met in DO IT NOW WIRE YOUR HOME |INSTALL NEW FIXTURES (] - | GET OUR LOW PRICES ° C. A. MUDDIMAN CO. 709 13th Street Were $1950.... Phone Main 140, Raleigh‘ Haberdasher—W omen’s Dept. Friday and Satur&ay Specials in Our Women’s Department. 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Riggs, director and secretary of the soclety, at a meeting of the or- ganization last night to have been en- tirely successful. The meeting was held at the residence of Col. Robert M. Thompson, and attended by more than 200 members and guests. Mr. Riggs announced on behalf of the research committee that Dr. Gamlo also has made many other ‘sclentific observations of great im- portance in American Archeology, among them the influence of earth movements on the development of human arts. He has established the fact that the archaic clvilization is scattered all through the very worst volcanic re- glons as well as in the coastal plains, which were safe from this dange The much more advanced Maya | civilization of centuries later, on the | other hand, Dr. Gamio found, con- fined its real civillzation building to locations yntouched by selsmic dis- turbances. Dr. David M. Robinson, professor | of archeology in Johns Hopkins ('m—l versity, as the guest of honor and principal speaker, discussed the exca- vations he carried out at Pisidian Antioch, Asia Minor, for the Univer- sity of Michigan. Besldes the usual inscriptions and architectonic frag- ments discovered, the excavations brought to light, he said, a great deal of unusually interesting and ro- mantic material in the anclent city, which was founded by Seleucus Nica- tor before 280 B. C. | Man Stabbed Over Ear Dies. | Edward Proctor, colored, 27 years old, 412 Twenty-first street, died at Freedmen’'s Hospital last night as a result of a stab wound over the left ear recelved Saturday night in an al- tercation near Florida avenue and First street. James Leonard Prior, colored, years old, 38 H street northeast, was arrested by Detectives Thayer ‘and Barbee of the second precinct and Jailed. He is accused of the stabbing. An inquest probably will be held to- FRANCE TO START PAYING DEBT WITH $25,000,000 ANNUALLY (Continued from First Page) Cameron, Capper, Cummins, Couzens, Curtis, Dale, Deneen, Edge, rnst, Fernald, Fess, Gillett, Goff, Greene, Hale, Harreld, Jones of Washington, Keyes, McLean, McNary, Metcalf, Moses, Norbeck, Oddle, Pepper, Phipps, Pine, Reed of Pennsylvania, Robinson of Indiana, Sockett, Short ridge, Smoot, Stanfleld, Wadsworth, ‘Warren, Watson, Wheeler, Willlams and Willis—41. Democrats — Bayard, Broussard, Bruce, Copeland, Edwards, Ferris, Gerry, Glass, Jones of New York, Kendrick, King, Ransdell and Reed of Missouri—13—Total, 54. Against_ratification: Repiiblicans— Borah, Frazier, Gooding, ' Howell, Johnson, La Follette, Lenroot, Mc- Master and Nye—9. Democrats—Ashurst, Blease, Brat ton, Caraway, Dill, George, Harris, Harrison, Heflin, McKellar, Mayfleld, Neely, Overman, Robinson of Arkan- sas, Sheppard, Simmons, Smith, Ste. phens, Swanson, Trammell, Tyson, ‘Walsh and Wheeler—23. Farmer-Labor—Shipstead—1. Total, 3 Pairs were announced as follows: Du Pont, Republican, for, with Fletch- er, Democrat, against; Underwood, Democrat, for, with Norris, Republi- can, agalnst. It was announced that if Senator Steck, Democrat, lowa, had been present he would have voted for rat- ification, but no announcement was made with respect to the other ab sentees—McKinley, Means and Schall, Republicans, and Pittman, Democrat. COMMITTEE TO REPORT D. C. HEALTH MATTERS Newly Organized Body Meets May 3 to Hear Recommendations for Improved Administration. The recently organized District of Columbia Public Health Association will meet May 3 to consider recom- mendations of a committee for im- provement of the local public heaith administration. The committee, which is headed by James A. Tobey, plans to submit about 14 recommendations on the basis of a report which it has completed already on the subject. The inadequacies which the committee believes to exist {in the public health administration ! here, it was said, are regarded as due mainly to the failure of Congress to provide adequately for heaith work and not to inefficiency on the part of the Health Department. Dr. Victor C. Vaughan will preside at the meeting. Dr. James G. Cum- rings of the District Health Depart- ment will speak on the control of com- municahle diseases in the District. The meeting will be held in the boardroom |of the District Building at 8 o'clock. There is this much to be said in favor of the woodpecker, says the mOrrow. Office Boy, he does most of his knock- ing on dead trees. QUESTION SUICIDE ATTEMPTBY BEST |Auto Victim’s Relatives and Others Called for Inquest by Coroner’s Jury. Mrs. Hortense Armstrong Best Uhland Terrace northeast, wife of Wi lilam Franklin Best, 36 years old, who died after an automobile accident Rock Creek Park Monday night is reported to have admitted slashing | his wrist in an effort to hasten death does not believe her husband attempt ed suicide. It is suggested by friends that he may notjhave fully understood what he was saying when he told De tectives Thompson and Keck that he had slashed his wrist with his per knife when he realized he was slow | dying. Dr. J. Ramsay Ney the report of the ¢ cluded that the holdis would be the only way to definitel settle the question to the sat | of interested persons and Dis clals. He therefc tectives to summon w pear at the morzue th explain all the details to a jury. Mr. Best drove to Chevy Monday night to colle going, it is stated, he wife that he m on the hom to \ Xplai ht pick up alarmed when her b reach home at midn It is said that Mr. straight life and |jury may have |tlement of the policies. 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