National Republican., 1875-09-04
THREE GOVERNMENT WITNESSES TESTIFY,
BROWN INVESTING IN HEAVY DRAFTS.
THREE THOUSAND SENT TO OrTMAN
The Money used I'm Worcester Massa
chusetts-The Hotel he Stopped
at-A Good Hotel tt is, Says
Hr. Cook-The Judge
OverruIes an Oh.
jection-Mere
Today,


Brown, charged with being implicated In the rob
berry Of al, ,Os7.65 from the United States Tres-
sury in June last, was resumed In the Police
Court before Acting Judge Mills, yesterday af.
ternoon at three O'Clock, in the Circuit Court
room, at the City Hall.
When the Court adjourned, on Thursday after.
noon, an objection had been made by Colonel
Cook, counsel for the defense, to Q question pro-
pounded by the prosecution to Mr.. Horace Whit
ney, the witness, as to how long Mr.. Halleck had
been in the employ Of the Treasury Department.
Colonel Cook maintained that as Brown was on
trial and not Hslleck, the evidence intended to be
produced was not german to the case at that
point, because no connections had been estab-
lished between Brown and Halleck.
The prosecution argued that 1t was ne
cessary to frst establish that a larceny had
been committed before any of the accused
could be connected with 1t. In case they failed TO
do 60 then there was no charge, and MI Brown,
After the larceny was proven then it would be-
csme nece ssary TO show the completely of these
accused Of the crime, and that was what they
were endeavoring to do when the objection was
raised.
when the court opened, the decision was not
stber Evidence. M Which it had been sEree9 sSouid IA
be presented that afternoon.
Mr.. Wilson stated that they had the affidsvit
proposed putting in as evidence, If found compe-
tent which would save the retention of the wit
ness. Colonel Cook said that he might read the
paper and If they were disposed to offer an objec
lion It would be done Just the same as If the wit
ness was on the stand.
The sfadsIit was, however, not presented at
that time.
THE TESTIMONY.
Eugene E. Calkins was sworn-Resided at Ssr-
atoga Springs, N. Y; 10 teller Of the Commercial
National Bank Of that place recognized Mr.
Brown in the court room; POM saw & him st Saratoga on
each Of those days; had the drafts in his possess
sion (Shown them.) The one was dated July
ssh va: on ne e Pfss S. National ~ Bank Sf
Ottman, for o. 900; the drafts came back to the
bank with endorsement thereon. He was about
Colonel Cook objected. He said there was an
endorsement, but no proof as to the handwriting.
The question was temporarily Withdrawn.
First Nstionai Bank Of New YORK, and payable s 1s
10 the order of William II. Ottman for S2 500;
that were On Sem now NJ Ise Bso%n en
came there and deposited the money for the
drafts.
Cross.examined.- Mr.. Brown came
TO THE BANK ABOVE
on both occasions, as far as the witnesses know
ledge extended; he came to the telIers desk saving
that he wished to purchase q draft on New York
for 1900 in favor Of w. II. Ottman. Witness
took the money and made out the drafts and gave
them to Mr.. Brown. He made one of the drafts
and clerk the other. Witness made out the
draft, dated July 10, for $, 500. The other was
Z X.
delivered to witness and he handed 1t to Mr..
Brown. Was not certain as to the kind Of money
that was received.
Moses H. Low, sworn-reside at Worcester,
Massachusetts,; was teller Of the Mechanics
National Bank. Gould not swear that he had
seen Mr.. Brown before coming to this city. His
had met him. witness had in his Dos
session q draft for five hundred and hfty dollars
Il was purchased o.sa At , thIs Is ~ bank on the
$500 and $50 bill was offered In payment the
draft. 1t was on the Fourth National Bank Of
New York for ESQ,
PAYABLE TO W. Il. oTTNAN.
Cross-exsmined.-Thed draft was drawn by the
OF clerk and given out by witness. The $500 was
United States legal tender note. Il had been
Issued, but was q fresh note not much used.
William K. Evans sworn-Resided In Worces-
ter, Mass; is bookkeeper IN the Bay State
House-s hotel. Brought the register with him;
it contained the arrivals. Witness turned to the
name was T. W. Brown.) Was present when
the register was made. The man arrived
between 500 and @ $50 a: m; checked the name
from Boston, because there was no trains going
east at that hour.
quiry to you Of any kind, or in your hesringP
FIRMNEss OF THE JUDGE.
Colonel Cook objected, because the witness had
not recognized his client as the man registering.
Mr.. Wllson.-We will connect the two.
Colonel Cook.-Well, object.
Judge Mills.-Well, we will admit the evidence.
He has right to testify ss to what ne knows or
occurred In his hearing.
Colonel Cook.-But we object.
Judge Mills.-I permit the question to be an
swered.
Colonel Cook.-You will allow argument.
Judge Mills.-When the court Is satisfied that
the question is q proper one It will admit It.
Colonel Oook.-What without discussion?
Judge Mills-Yes, without discussion, It is not
necessary, and too much time was consumed in
hat manner yesterday
Colonel Cook.-But wish
Judge Mills-Colonel Cook, you will tske your
seat, and the witness may answer the question.
Colonel Cook.-I want
Judge Mills.-Tske your seat and let the ques-
lion be answered.
Witness (resuming)-Had distinct recollection
of q party asking for q bank, and he directed
him to the Merchants, which was the nearest;
had no recollection whether he remained in the
iown longer than after getting his breakfast.
Cross-examined:-Did not remember seeing Mr..
Dock at the hotel between TuesdaysRd Thursday
Jf the past week.
This closed the evidence that was to be SUBJ
nitted during the afternoon, by an agreement Of
he counsel, and the court adjourned until two
)'clock to-day.