Senator from Illinois (Volume 7-9); Proceedings Before a Committee of the United States Senate Composed of Senators Dillingham (Chairman), Gamble, Jon (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1911. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1911. Senate Office Building Washington, D. C. The committee met at 10 o'clock a. m. Present: Senators Dillingham (chairman), Gamble, Jones, Kenony, Johnston, Fletcher, and Kern. Present, also: Mr. John H. Marble and Mr. John J. Healy, and Mr. Elbridge Hanecy and Mr. Edgar Farrar. TESTIMONY OF HERSCHEL D. HOISTLAW. Herschel D. Holstlaw, being duly sworn by the chairman, was examined and testified as follows: Mr. Healy. Mr. Holstlaw, where do you live? Mr. Holstlaw. luka, Ill. Mr. Healy. What is your business? Mr. Holstlaw. Cashier of a bank. Mr. Healy. What bank? Mr. Holstlaw. The luka State Bank. Mr. Healy. How long have you been cashier of that bank? Mr. Holstlaw. Since December 10, 1910. Mr. Healy. What was your business prior to that time? Mr. Holstlaw. I was cashier of the luka Bank. Mr. Healy. What was that, a State or a private bank? Mr. Holstlaw. A private bank. Mr. Healy. Who were your associates in that bank? Mr. Holstlaw. Do you mean the stockholders of that bank? Mr. Healy. Well, that was not the bank with which your father, the former State senator, was identified? Mr. Holstlaw. No, sir. Mr. Healy. Prior to that time what was your business? Mr. Holstlaw. I was cashier of the Holstlaw Bank. Mr. Healy. How long had you been cashier of the Holstlaw Bank? Mr. Holstlaw. Since July 5, 1905. Mr. Healy. And who were the other officers of that bank? Mr. Holstlaw.. My father was the president. Mr. Healy. What was your father's name? Mr. Holstlaw. D. W. Holstlaw. Mr. Healy. Who else was connected with it? Mr. Holstlaw. My mother was the vice president. Mr. Healy. What was her full name? Mr. Holstlaw. Clara R. Mr. Healy. What other persons were connected with that bank? Mr. Holstlaw. I was the cashier of the bank and my wife was the ...