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Henry Percy Woodward, a young man in the employ of Mr. Parkins, and residing at Dundas, was called by Mr. R. L. Brackin, and testified in regard to a suit which was tried in Hamilton in which Parkins had brought action against a man named Harwood. He could not say in what month the case was heard, but it was some time last year, and he believed it was in March or April. Ai the hearing Reynolds gave evi-- dence on behalf of Harwood, saying that he did not hear Harwood make any stateament about paying. This was different from what 'the witness knew to be the case, so he spoke to Reynolds when the latter came off the witness stand. "I said to Reynolds," the witness proceeded, * 'Reynolds, you are an awful liar! You know very well that Harwood told us he would pay for the damage,' Reynolds turned' round and said, '*Yes, I knoW. -- But Parkins is going to swear my life away when the other case comes up. . Why shouldnt I eswear his | away now? * i Answering Mr. : said his evidence in sented. The evidence ;\hitfi been taken will be submitted nothing more,. Gave False Evidence? sunailo with Mr. Biggs. The investigation is likely to close on Friday, but no report of any find-- lugs of the committee wiil be pre-- sented. The evidence which has been taken will be submitted . and Both witnesses chewed gum vig-- orously while they were befbre the committee, and attention was cail-- ed to the fact when the second wit-- ness commenced to tell his story. Mr. R. L. Brackin facetiously sug-- gested that the gum would enable the witness "to stick to his story." Mr. Parkins was recalled, and spoke as to various payments made by the Government, and, in reply to Mr. C. McCrea, he denied the ru-- mor that he had owed Hon. Mr. Biggs money or that he and the Minister went to Buffalo togcther to celebrate the deal over the trucks. "I never owed Frank Biggs $10 in my life," he said, and he added that he had never in his life been to Buffalo with Mr. Rigws to say bearing on the transaction, but simply testified that, after Rey-- nolds had given evidence in a la w -- suit in Hamilton in a case in which Parkins was one of the parties, one of them had accused Reynolds of being "an awful liar,'" as he had made & statement which was con-- trary to the facts. According to both witnesses, Reynolds' reply was: "Parkins is going to swear my life away when the other case comes up. Why shouldn't I swear his away now ?" ) Gives Moral Support., Apparently with the object of dis. crediting the testimony given by the witness Reynolds before the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature in regard to the pur-- chase by the Government of motor trucks from L. C. Parkins of Dun-- das, two witnesses were called be-- fore the committee yesterday morn-- ing. They did not have anything Calculated capacity of" the canal as now designed is about 15,500 second feet. This is based upon a Mver Jevel at Chippawa of 559.5. With a river level of 559 and a similar intake loss the capacity would be about 400 feet less. "I am of the opinion," said Mr. Lea, "the dependable capa-- city for power purposes may safely be taken as not less than 15,000 cubic feet per second." INQUIRY TO END FRIDAY ? SAY REYNOLDS SWORE FALSELY Witnesses_ at "Truck Probe" Speak of Threat to "Swear Life Away" d us he would pay ___ Reynolds turned "Tes, I knoW. " But to swear my life other case comes ldnt I ~swear his McCrea, witness 1 the action was | _ Mr. Parkins said his first tender !came to $99,600, but there were | subsequently other orders bringing )the amount up to $117,000. Includ-- ed in this amount was one Mc-- Laughlin car and two extra trucks. 'The first payment he received, from |the Government on account of pur-- Mr. L. C. Parkins was recalled and produced a letter which he had writ-- ten to Reynolds. In this letter, which was dated March 9, 1920, Mr. Parkins informed Reynolds that he was not entitled to any commission [ on the sale of the trucks to the Gov--| 'emment. The letter also stated that| he (Papkins) originated the sale,! fand that Reynolds had no part in it.l | Although Reynolds went to Toronto' with Parkins, the former took no 'part in assisting in the sale. Thel communication also set forth that, 'Reyno]ds went with the writer to| | Milwaukee merely as a friend, as| 'th(' writer wanted company. The' ; letter concluded by offering $400 in 'full settlement of everything, thel letter and offer being entirely with-; | out prejudice. The Chairman protested against the low voice in which Mr. Parkins gave his answers, some members being unable to hear him. '"Get him good and mad!" was the suggestion of one member. Finally, the witness was ordered to stand some distance away from Mr. McCrea so that he would have to speak up in order that Mr. McCrea might hear his replies. -- Mr. Parkins told Mr. McCrea that ho believed Mr. Lawrason, the law-- yer, drafted this letter, and that his (Parkins') own stenographer -- re-- wrote the letter on his own note-- paper. In further examination Mr. Par-- kins said the total amount of the Government's purchase from him was $117,000. sSpeaks Too Softly. Denies Reynolds®' Claim C1 was wondering if these two young _ men were the 'detectives' that Mr. McCrea referred to the other day," remarked the Premier. '"Perhaps that was just for the Press." I hh af ciainintatstidoadt ahrat daih cA 15 Mr. Brackin replied that he was simply seeking to ascertain how far this witness' credibility could be re-- lied upon. The affidavit of the wit-- ness to which reference had been made was put in and it was found that it was sworn on December 17, 1920, and not in April or May, as the witness had _ sworn. Mr. McCrea asked for an explanation. "I have made a mistake in the month," replied the witness. -- "That is all I know." A young man nar who had heard what said, also took an a same time, and was same way as witness. Confliction of Dates. The Chairman said mony was going bey properly before the c Mr. Brackin replied simply seeking to asc« this witness' eredihili+ --different from m- nolds. Witness was in the employ of Mr. Parkins at the time of the action, and still was in h:3 employ. He informed Mr. Parkins of Rey-- nolds' statement as soon as he got out of court. Test of Veracity. Mr. J. W. Curry, K.C., the Chair-- Iman, interrupted a question by Mr. McCrea on the ground that it was not material, but Mr. McCrea said this witness had been called to dis-- credit Reynolds, and he therefore had a right to test the veracity of this witness. The witness said that on the same day as the trial he swore out an allldavit before Mr. Lawrason, a lawyer -- of Dundas, setting --forth what Reynolds had said. 'Mr. Mc.-- Crea suggested that Parkins insist--| ed that witness should swear the aMdavit. '"'No," replied witness, "he did not | insist. He asked me if I would | swear an affidavit. If that is in--, sisting, well, he did insist." | Answering further questions by | Mr. McCrea, the witness said that . he was sure that he was standing | up when he swore the aMfidavi thati a Bible was used and that he kissed' the Bible. Answering Mr. McCrea, he was sure up when he ; an affidavit aid that this testi-- beyond what was 1e _ committee, but th named Matthews sw orn ieynolds had at the in the