By the terms of our instructions we can now proceed to mete out to him such punishment as is meet for one who has maliciously brought disrespect upon a Senator of the United States.

We have no need to hear the rest of his evidence." The Chairman said it would be better and more regular to proceed with the investigation according to the usual forms.

A note would be made of Mr.Noble's admission.
Mr.Noble continued.

He said that it was now far past midnight; that he took his leave and went straight to certain legislators, told them everything, made them count the money, and also told them of the exposure he would make in joint convention; he made that exposure, as all the world knew.

The rest of the $10,000 was to be paid the day after Dilworthy was elected.
Senator Dilworthy was now asked to take the stand and tell what he knew about the man Noble.