The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-31
THE LANDMAN CASE.
An InvestIgation by tho Mayor.

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the case of attempted robbery at the Navy Yard,
respecting the prisoners having been released
on straw bal, and their subsequently meeting him
in Aherp's tavern, SAMSON street below Eighth.
his Honor Mayor Fox to-day Summoned the
officers to appear before him, when the follow
ing investigation was held. The representatives
of the press being assembled his Honor spoke
as follows
in connection with the arrest and admission to pail
OF Edward f. Landman, these gentlemen (members
statements in the Public Record and HorniHo Post
These gentlemen are desirOus OF making statements
under oath desire all to be present, as newspaper
comment has been made He then called forward
Mr.. Franklin, who, under oath, made the annexed
was concerned in the arrest and examination Of
man who gave the name OF Edward f. Landman,
the Paymsster " of the tinted States Navy
Yard in this city, and who was captured
whilst endeavoring to escape by sentinel, who
knocked him OFF the wall. ON Friday told Chief
Kelly that he had better call on the United states
District AtoTney & AUBREY H. ia r tSe ana
deliver him over to the regular city authorities.
Mr.. Kelley called on Mr.. Saith, and the latter,
after examining the law on the subject, decided
that IL was best and proper that the prisoner
should be handed over to the custody of the
city authorities; he then issued an order to have the
prisoner, who had then been confined two days,
brought to the Central Station by guard OF ma
rines and handed over to Messrs. Franklin and
Tuon. Witness then went to the Navy Yard, ,and
cured all the witnesses. The prisoner was brought
car car and taken Se" to Ninth and walnut streets
He was then conducted down Walnut
Central, Where he was placed in the rogues gallery
At O'Clock p. M. he was given hearing and vas
60 mn bavnS p beeu treatea hv me- 70 apn
/ have the following to say:-After the hearing,
when the marines were about going away, the ser
yard he had procured no change
and he would like to treat his men to glass OF beer
| went into the back room to Chief Kelly and told
him that the marines wanted some refreshments,
! when he pulled out one dollar bill and handed 1t
to me. then took them up Fifth street to Laubers
! beer saloon and treated, thing would do every
day in the week; after returning we had consulta
| ton about taking Landman to prison, when, owing
to the neghborhood being crowded with thieves,
attempt might be made to rescue him if placed in
the van, told Chief Mulhoand that the better plan
would be to take him to prison IN carriage; TO
stationed on Chestnut street opposite the Sherifrs
office. The prisoner was then conducted through
the hall north OF the office and placed IN the vehicle,
myself and Mr.. Tryon taking seats therein,
and we were rapidly driven to the prison,
not seen him; when we got back Mr.. Tryon, on ac-
count OF having spilled some ink his clothes, re-
however, got out, and meeting chief Kelly was
told by him that parties had been at the Office and
pose OF getting Landman out on bail; l
then advised him, to go see the District
shspps Hase and becheT were all oat Of
town next told him m to go over al. ana d post" the
Recorder He replied that ne knew the Rec Recorder by
volunteered and went over with him. Introducing
Mr. Kelly, told the Recorder the case and advised
| him to be careful about the kind of bail he took.
He answered that ''he had been very lucky in that
respect that bail had yet failed him, and that he
and the next / knew OF the case was the
next morning, when ! learned that the prisoner
had been released. have never seen him since. l
never saw him before his arrest.
Detective e. X. 1ryon was next sworn-He cor
federated the statement OF Mr. Franklin up to the
time Of his leaving the carriage he then went home
so far as his knowledge OF the man was concerned,
| yard, l told Mr.. Franklin that knew his face and
had seen him about three and half years ago.
1 I'O, could Id not not think Of his name; knew he
was not Philadelphian, nor is he; have since
pickpockets Il came down town on the night of the
day we took him to prison at about O'Clock; Mr..
Lukens and took walk up Chestnut street, and re-
Taggar at Eighth and Chestnut streets, who invited
US to go round to Ahern's and take drink; we did
so, and on entering saw party at the bar and the
bartender filing glasses with wine; going to the
farther end OF the bar, some asked us to take
glass OF wine, which we did; presently Landman
came out OF back room and recognizing me- came
over and sad 'My friends procured bail sooner than
quired 'how long he had been out?" he answered,
"about TWO hours"
should leave, when refused, saying perhaps we
might find out who his companions were. In about
a half hour Landman left, and we soon followed
bler frequently risH places 'ohere there's resort
Mr.. Lukens was then called and corroborated the
Chief Kelly and Chief Muholland both made
statements in substance corroboratve OF Mr. Frank
Inns.
ment until tomorrow.
THE ALBANY FIRRMEN.-This morning the
visiting iremen of Albany, n. Y, made a
morning CALI upon his Honor Mayor Fox
After their assembling in the main hall of the
Office, his Honor appeared, when the visitors
were introduced by one of the Committee o1
Arrangements. Mounting the rostrum the Mayor
made a lengthy and pointed speech, welcoming
! the men from Albany to the City of Brotherly
Love and to the company of kindred self
. sacrificing fremen. He bespoke for them 9
hearty and cordial reception, and, on behalf o.
the city, he assured them that everything thai
could be would be done to make their visi
, , agreeable. In response Mr.. j. q. Cuyler, one
l of the visitors made few remarks thanking
; his Honor for his words of kindness. The bauC
then struck up Hail to the Chief" and after
general band-shaking, the line was reformed
and the Albany men were conducted to lndepen
, dence Hall by Chief of Police st. Clair A. Mul
= | holland.
: Thence they were taken in carriages to tn,
Mint and other public buildings, shown throngt
: the Union League House, and Hospitality re
> ceived by Mr.. Joseph Keller, at his house oil
I North Broad street, near Monument Cemetery
= where refreshments were bountifully spread
= Girard College will be visited this afternoon
and the days pleasures will close with ban
q quet rendered the visitors by the Northeri
b Liberty Hose Company at the Continenta
. Hotel
q Tomorrow morning they will be shown tn,