The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-18
THAT PORCUPIN z.
Interesting Proceedings in the Police
Court.
The Cages of snelbaker and Ryan


The Cases of snelbaker and Ryan.
Last Saturdays STAR contained full and inter
esting account Of the Snelbaker Ryan arrest and
oil of the circumstances connected with the case
The man Henry Curtis, who has on several occa-
sions been arrested for the burglary of DR.. Nc.
Cdrthys residence, yesterday made an AFFIDAVIT
that While he WAS in prison he had been ap-
preached by Col. Ziegler, Chief of Police, and by
Commercial
The object as he stated, was to induce him to
swear that Col Snelbaker had committed the
burglary of DR.. McCarthy's residence Ziegier
should have offered Curtis money to that end, and
Ed. Henderson should have had the same object
in view. This, M short, is the statement made by
Curtis
Col Zieglsr did not want much said about the
affair. He thought that bis position and honor
were enough to show the public that the charges
Were preposterous He said that his reputation
was too secure from such contamination.
MIR. johnson said the same thing.
The eases Of Snebaker and Ryan were called up
IN the Police Court this morning. Mr.. Murphy, the
Prosecutor opened the interesting proceedings by
asking the Court for further continuance, in Or
der To get witnesses lie said he bad done every
thing 10 get them, and since that time they could
not be found
Judge Wilson inquired whether due exertions
had been made to get them, TO which Mr.. Aurphy
replied in the Affirmative.
Mr.. Campbell then arose, and in on afectedly
cool manner made terrible farangue against
tho granting of the continuance and against Col
Zicgler. He said that he was not
surprised about the question, but
he felt he was so on account
OF Mr.. Murphy saying that the witnesses were not
In his reach and control. He did not state who
they were, where they were last and whether he
has any. Ii Carr and Fanngan were the wit
ncsses referred to, he would say that he would be
happy 70 assist him in getting them in Court.
He would inform the Court that John Carr was in
the Work-hous
Mr. Murphy arose and angrily stated that Mr..
Canpbells statement had nothing to do with the
motion for continuance.
Judge Wilson interposed by saying that Mr..
Campbells object was to assist Mr. Murphy in get,
ting witnesses.
Mr. Campbell said: John Carr says that he was
''particeIS crminis'' and has been committed TO
the Work-houSc six months ago, and that he is
now in the reach of Mr. Murphy. He was com
mitted for three years He is now in the Work,
house and l will furnish the conveyance tc
send a subpoena for him He, Carr is now in the
custodyof Col. Jim Morgan. Mr.. Campbell then
made u little speech i'll favor and thanks of Mr.
johnson in mot being connected in Col. Zieg
| lcrs dirty work"
Mr. Campbell then read the following:
"OrFIcE OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
ITO whom it may concern:
Frank Hickey, the bearer, has my permission
TO remain in the city until further orders.
''GEo. W. ZIEGLER, Chief Of Police"
The following is Hickey's affidavit
"As l was coming down Vine street, about
o'clock P. NJ. to-day, met Geo W. Ziegler, who
| invited Inc into saloon to have drink tool
cigar with him, when the following converse
ton took place between us: Hickey, you hay'
been recommended to me as solid man. ant
| you can be of great service to me in m.
| issue with Tom Snelbaker. This man Flannigal
on whom relied to substanhate the charge which
| | have brought against Tom, has gone back on us
| and in all probability has jumped the city. Now
what propose is this, that as have lost this man
that you come to the front and help me out of thi
| row. Well what is that you want?
The document then goes on to state that Ziegle
stated that he must replace Flannigan's eyl
denee, aid since he had favored him Hickey
when his petition for pardon was circulating an
that he was now willing to give him the privileg
of the city if he would assist him. He had beeI
after this man for long time. He had noticed
Snelbaker ever since he had been on the force
and have made up my mind to break his neck.
"Now want you to go to work ana corroDOrat
this man Flalmigan's statement
"WelL Colonel, my individual opinion is tina
Dan. Flanngan is u Cd DIN liar; for, unless IN
judgment of human nature Is at tault MI; shelba
ker is not man to have anything to do In an
way, shape or form with man OF Dan. Flannl
We'll, Hickey, will meet you tonight, and
think we can come to a definite understanding
If you will take the stand and swear that you wer
one of the parties that went with Flanagan am
Curtis to Peggy Rysul's saloon and saw Tom Snel
baker receive the papers and to borrow % and Civ
IL 10 VlannlSon.
Judge Guthrie thought that it was an unusua
hardship that a continuance should be granted
He then gave the history of the case, the particu
lars of which have already been published. IL
was ready for trial. and objected to the demand Q
Mr. Murphy. 1t was unfair for him and the pull
lie to say that Colonel Snelbaker was guilty Nj
Murphy had no reason for asking continuance.
Mr. Ramsey was then asked whether the Coul
had issued sllbp9nas for witnesses. MIR. Ramse
replied that none had been issued.
Mr. Murphy then made lengthy and pith
speech, asking the Court to sustain him i'll his d'
mand for continuance
Mr. Campbell further stated The moment Co
Snelbsker and Mr.. Ryan are discharged, then Co
Zieglcr shall be arrested l did not want to max
this statement now, but the shoe shall be put o
the other foot, and this dirty conspiracy tho
oughly si1tcd. Will agree 10 continuance uni
this afternoon.
Judge Wilson said that Mr. Campbell had mad
mistake i'll his argument Carr had been granite
new trial, and was not now in the Work-house
Then there was Il lengthy dispute as 10 the rule
and rights of the Court.
1t was, in short series of arguments, pro an
con- as to who had the best knowledge of Law
The result was that Thomas Campbell came OF
through the big end of the horn
The Judge then remarked that he appreciate
the position of Colonel Snclbaker, and if the wi
nesses were not in Court on next Thursday mor1
ing, the charge would be nolled. This for til
present wound up this famous case, and the Cou
adjourned.
in reference to that order from Col. Ziegler a
lowing Hickey to remain in the city, it is br
simple Justice to say that Hickey ws
granted leave to stay in our midst, and that h
was not to be arrested by our officers, as he ha
some valuable information to give concerning
number of the larcenCS and burglaries whic
have occurred here lately.
His promise to give the Chief some infOrmatio
was the sole reason for his being allowed in tt
city.
Up to this evening no new developments in thes
complicated cases have transpired.
D.