National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-09-20
CLARV0E INVESTIGATION.
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were expected to De incum D6ntS OF Tue OulCe
That night, with another party, having heard o
some other friends Of ours oysr In Baltimore, w
went over to Baltimore. i did not see any silks
the papers We stayed over there until saw
these articles In the papers, when deemed Ii mi
duty to return. made statement, which Mr.
Brooks, the assistant editor Of THE REPUBLICAN
was kind enough to insert for me. There are
rome other matters which have TRANSFERRED since
that time, and one In relation 70 MT, Noland',
$500, q ZOO 81 400, and q 900 worth Of silks. dc
not know that there are q ,oo0 Of the goods len
that have not been recovered. Are there, Mr.,
Mr.. Perry. As near as we can estimste wha,
We have recovered, ] suppose, in laces, shavls,
where between d, 500 and g, 900.
Witness. However, have frequently said in
Mr.. Noland's presence, in relation to matters Of
division out Of the silks that they all alleged in
the papers that was going to get, then would
do 50, and 50 on, and go and take this trip and
emit with two or three other parties. stated thst
when got my division out Of the silks that " 81
going to get that would 60. But since this re.
since the first day that Mr.. Evans came to me to
fix the bail not having any silks In my possession,
nDd nE Piece a. Tor
two pieces Of brown silk and two pieces Of black
silk, and the destination of that silk Ipresume by
purpose MI holland had in view gave him an
order for similar piece OF silk to show to lazy
friend Of his, and this order was given to Mr..
been ali the same at the time, especially so as
Parker was In Delaware, and had been for some
days, and was not expected back for some other
days. He showed the lady the order for the piece
of silk think he succeeded in his purpose.
From all can understand think he did.
By Mr.. HenkIe: q. You heard the testimony
Of Eddie Slater given a few moments ago? A.
Yes, sir.
Q. Do yeu remember of having any CONVERSE
tior with Green In Mr. Evans once? A. have
m . m IN hA haaY
ofmy knowledge. did have curiosity to 20
over to the jail few minutes, but I got over to
the city too late in order to be here and go there
too. WANTED to see If had ever seen him be-
fore. will state here that for year or two past
have been in the habit OF being In Mr.. Evans
office quite often. Mr.. Evans and have been
almost at the same desk for 9 long while. The
relations which have existed between US have
/ will state that have frequently been IN the
habit, when had nothing else to do, Of going to
his ofice. We have frequently made excursion
trips down the river, and IL he did not happen to
be In his office when called would take q seat,
and II any one else happenned to be In the ONCE,
why no doubt have spoken to them, and per-
hRps conversed with them whether / was ac-
quairted with them or not. There was one man
IN particular that remember Of having CONVEX
sattOn With several times. ! understood this
u orLing that his name was smith.
Y. Do you remember having conversation
the day that Snyder was bailed? A. recollect
stopping at MIR. Evans Office that afternoon after
kendig on the steps. 1t might have been Inside.
am not positive In regard to that
z. Do you remember OF having any eoayersa-
ton with anybody in the office az that time? A.
could not say that had that day, or any d.
IN particular i have had conversations with
Persons in his bis office and with persons whom /
cid not En5T, but could not state as to any par
ticulsr oates.
Q. State distinctly whether there was any ar
rangement between you and MIR. Evans, or be-
tween you and shy body else?
Mr.. Cook. Say Claryoe. and that will save time
Mr.. Henkle. No, not now. am doing this that
Mr.. Fisher may have an opportunity to explain.
whether there was any arrangement between
you and anybody, or whether you had any knoHl-
edge or suspicion, when you gave that note, or
afterwards, or before, that this man Green or
any body else was to falsely personate Mr.. Edes
as surety? A. Well, ] will state In explanation,
this way, General. Parties who come to the
othcs and request an order to have ball hxed as
the habit Of informing the District attorney, or
any Of his assistants, who the parties are who
going bail. The duty that performed was done
In manner that the moment 1t was performed
It entirely passed out OF my mind. did then the
same as have done for you and other practition-
ers at the bar. had examined the case and fixed
the bail. That is the last ever thought Of It
until saw these newspaper reports In Baltimore.
In fact, the fret knowledge had OF It was Mr..
street, in front Of Rennsrd's restaurant, in Baiti
more, Of an article in the Star, copy OF which he
handed me. When wrote this note, fixing the bail,
Suggested to me- Had The name Of M. Edes been
to me- in view Of the relations that have
always existed between Mr.. Edes' family and my
should certainly have Considered Il nv duty a.
friend to have gone to Er. Edes and informed
him Of the dangerous character Of the man, and
brought back to a proper hearing before judicial
tribunal. In relation to Mr.. Clarvoe do not
know that saw him on that day at all. never
or Snyder's name, to the best Of my knowledge,
or anybody's name in connection with the
Snyder case. During the time the case was be-
anybcdy in the case except MI. McDeyitt. and
the part Mr.. McDeyitt and Er. Sargent took
which they afterwards told me Of, finding the
buckle on the steps, which buckle was broke OF
Of the trunk, or something Of that kind, which
was clue TO the discovery Of the thieves, and
their recovery Of part OF the proceeds OF the
crime.
Q. Have you now stated all you desire to? A.
think have given as full an explanation as
possible. If there is anything else In my power
10 state IT 1t is suggested by q question on the
part of the Commissioners or counsel, 1 shall be
most happy TO give any information possess.
BY Col. Berret: q. Be good enought to
state you whether had any conversation with
a. do not think l ever had any CONVEX
saton with any woman in Mr.. Evans Office,
with the exception OF q woman some two
months ago, whose husband had beon arrested
and convicted in the Police Court Of assault upon
al officer, and who was fined 500 or 500, or some
thing Of that kind. Mr.. Evans. when came in
there, had just been down 10 see the judge to get
the fine RENTED. He came up aud asked as q
favor OF me whether would not be kind enough
to see the judge in her BEHALF she stated that her
husband was the only support Of her family.
Because Of the circumstances of the assault and
because Of having prosecuted the case declined
with in Mr.. Evans Office in my life
the Office be has now.
Q. Did you see this woman there on the morn
Ing Of the Goth? A. do not know positively
10Th. i know that stopped ct the steps in the
morning, and ! know in the afternoon stopped
either at the steps or at the head of the steps,
wherever saw Mr., Evans, and think recol-
lect seeing Mr. Kendig seated on the steps, or
about the hall at some time.
Z. II you had been present here this morning
you would have heard testimony TO the effect that
you were inside the office? A. I may have been.
co not cay was rot, but do not recollcct OF
having been there on that day; 1t was two or
hing OF the release, and in fast when liked the
the note fixing the BALL did not even
AnSm tn M sRyoer vas 70 pc rsieasea on tnatd day.
q. You are not entirely certain whether you
we're inside Of the office or not? Oh, no; by no
m ~ 1he parties can TeFe me think
ny recollection Of faces is usually very good.
Q. You have never seen Green2 A. i have
PRESTON made upon my mind at that time; any
hing striking about o person that had seen
here, or elsewhere, might not be able to place
where had seen him, but in all probability
Ould tell whether had seen him or not.
@. I understand you to say that Mr.. Evans did
lot claim to you that he had found q party to go
lis bail? A. No, sir. Mr.. Evans, when he came
0 me, simply asked me II would write q note to
DIR. Leighton. II you will allow me to correct
Myself to this extent, I will do go. When Mr..
Evans came to me the second time and asked me
o write o note fixing the bail, i think he stated
hat Snyder's wife had found responsible party;
ad informed him that she had found o responsi-
le party to GO bail for her husband; that's my
Q. But gave no name? A. He gave no name,
nd 1t WIS not our usual duty to inquire tho name;
70 leave that altogether for the. clerk Of the |
ourt.
Mr.. Cook. About these silks, Mr. Fisher. At
be time you gave that order for the silks at
busters, had you any knowledge Of the silks
aytng been taken from Mr.. Perry's store? A. |
ii, yes, sir; great deal Of Il. We had been
-orkinE on the case, and had looked for @ grand |
lrceny blank, and found none there from which |
, draw an order. |
q. Had that order that you gave Noland any |
alue whateyer2 A. None whatever. 1t was |
iyen on Mr.. Parker, man out of town. ]
ave never seen or heard Of the whereabouts Of |
IT. Perrys silks, with the exception Of the
mount that was recovered, s3,o46.
Q. As o matter of fact, were the silks YOU gave
way, NO matter to whom given, from silks OBJ |
llned at Mr.. Shusters store or ut Mr.. Perry's
tore? A. The testimony of Mr.. McDevitt, l
hink, will show conclusiyely where that came
om, and II Mr.. holland, IL he IL here, will state
Q waited outside while got the silks There
re other parties-the gentleman who showed me |
be samples. Mr.. Shuster's son said he would |
ome here and testify willingly, II necessary, but
didn't care to have him. / did not want to be |
liked up In this matter any more than possible |
q. holland said yesterday, In substance, when
on were talking with him about the silks, that
Q did not take much stock in II? A. No, SIR |