, 1873-01-26

Caf0Neu 6ala kQey would De TeIneUDereQ3 d0n
know how the story Of his bribery started; did nc
take package ofmouey as heretofore testified
charges had been made in the Kansas papers 70
tho last two years.; was not called before th
Topeka Committee; don't think Of anything Il
ought to tell under his oath.F
called before his Committee; snoddy said h
did not want him.
J.. MAYOR 0. J. HOPKINS
Was examined by Judge Crosier. Was 1t Topek
during the canvass; had no conversation witt
sneed relative to paying money for his vote.
Judge Croeer read 5need's statement that tn
witness offered to bribe him.
| The witness denied it's truth !; asked him Il
vote for Caldwell gave him no reason for vot
ing for him, except that Clark would not b
elected.
To Morton-Hs expenses during the canyhs!
we're never repaid him; know nothing of tht
use Of money. ;.
@. H. s1NcocK
WIS examined by Judge Crosier=-Was at Topeka
during the Canvass; did not directly or Indirectly
authorize any one to draw on him for money t
influence votes; did not advance money for thai
purpose.
paid part Of his expenses during tho CANVASS
don't know who paid them; had not m under
standing they would DO paid.
CAPTAIN n. II. IHsLET
was examined by Judge Crosler-Met Carson
here last spring; he took ~ affidavit relating to
because Caldwell had not treated him
well; asked witness to tell Caldwell
| TINT he had case before the Court Of Claims
| give him the affidavit and leave the country.
Carson repeated the request several tinlea, and
be finally told him that Caldwell said ho did not
| know Carson, and ii he liad an affidavit be had
| better publish it. The affidavit related to what
Carson know Of the use Of money in Caldwells
| election.
wase1amined by Judge Crozier. Was Senator
from Douglass County; first voted for Clark,
s9ne o'aEsotien asoaaoa for csd"s q s4sn
four of Clark's fdcnda formed in Clark's
room; Clark consented to this do
cision after it WAS found impossible to
combine NTH those who we're not Caldwell men ;
for Caldwell, until they had arranged to be taken
into tho scheme Clark said he thought il the
caucus was to vote for Caldwell, ho (Ca1dwolD
should pay their hotel bills. stricklor was an
active supporter Of Clark.
Judge Croaier desired to ask whether stricklor.
told him that Clark had IN arrangement with
Caldwell for the payment OF his (Clark's) ex-
pcuses. This wna for the purpose Of impeach-
ing Clark's statement that he did not try to
make SUCH arrangement
cided that tho question could be asked only to
prove the existence OF an arrangement,
That Judge Crozier did not desire.
Worden' said that sndddy waa understood to
bo violently opposed 70 Caldwell and clafk:
relation to the payment Of expenses before
concluded to vote for Caldwell these expenses
included hotel bills ard travelling expenses
think Cnrk said that the matter YES loft to
Stevens, but am not sure don't know whether
tho Arrangement WAS made; know nothing but
by runlor in relation to the use Of money by
Caldwell or hia friends.
By Crosier-Don't think he has heard Clark
say anything about pursuing Caldwell after the
election.
By Clark-Remember that Clark said before
tho final caucus, that while ho did not want to
occupy factious position, yet tho day would
como when ho (Worden) would regret having
voted for CALDWELL but don't think that he said
SO nfter the CAUCUS.
By motion-On the morning Of the final vote,
Clark was requested to bring Caldwell before
the Clark cancus. He (C1ark) made q speech.
III which he said he hoped they would vote for
eads SS T. sy q ey sgd had Sesa s
hum (claek): JAMES F. n3o.7z. c,{
member Of the Legislature. was examined by
Jadse croaer. Voted for Caldwell mother he !
nor any Of his friends offered any inducement
or reward for SO voting.
Clark asked leave to ask the witness whether !
10 is the same James F. Legase, who was re- |
ported BY the Committee Of the Fortieth Con-
Efc9B A8 0RFlQH QucEGI 10 Beu vote OF q QD1LEQ |
States Senator for 100000
Judge Crosie1 thought that this question was t
similar to that he was refused permission to put
to Thomas. Tho question was not admitted, |
nor Was tho report Of the Committee Of tho !
House to that effect.
Of Columbia, Was examined by Judge Crosier.
Wes ut Topeka during the election; understood,
after he got there, that he had been telegraphod
for by Finney Ills prosence had nothing to do
III. iii IT, T. ~ a~t- In
by Mr. Morton-Was at Topskh to assist in
Ca1dwells election; wont voluntarily; started
before Finnoy's telegram reached him Finney
said LIE WAS asked to. send for him By Shou-
lecker, friend Of Clark's his expenses have
not been paid no agreement for such payment
was made, nor did be ask payment; don't 1ecol-
oct that lie had any conversation with Caldwell
about Fiuney's yoto; told some Of Callwell's
friends, on the evening after the first ballot,
That they could depend upon Fiuneys vote
Dan Adams did not giye him any money for Fin
70 carponter-Did not offer Finnoy any money
Tor his vote. .~
FELTON, RECALLED.
Folton vas recalled, and said that snoddy was
bitterly opposed to Caldwell. In reply to Judge
Croaier and Morton's question, he said he was
equally hostile to Clark. =.
B4NK BOOKS.
Here the Committee called for certain books
# Scott l. Co.'s Bank at Leayenworth which
sore sent for in compliance with Clark's request
or both day-books, private general record, re-
nittance book, journal, and ledger individual,
md tho balance book Of January and February.
Tho ledger and its index we're produced, they
,eing the only books sent.
Clark stated that he expected to prove by
hese books, and the examination Of tho book |
lceper for the bank nt the time, that during
hat time Caldwell had paid, by means Of checks,
lrafts, Or notes, that passed through the bank,
argo sun.s OF money to persons proven to have
jeen [1ia agents i'll the Senatorial CANVASS |