Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
CROOKED ELECTIONS.
Evidence Closed for tho Memorialists In
the Cincinnati Case.

the Cincinnati Case.
CINCINNATI, Aug. Sat the Congressional
investigation to-day Gen. Brown moved the
testimony for the memorialists close with to-
days testimony. Agreed to.
Chas. Haylan cross-examined: Did not say
that Hoffman agreed to furnish
us money for the frauds we
might discover. Told no one he could furnish
the names of thirteen repeaters for hundred
dollars. Had talk with Edwards afterwards
in Covington saloon. Francis and Reed were
present. l told Francis was not familiar with
Covington people and wanted him to 90 to
Campbell. Think I was in Covington the Goth
of July. Think I told Francis then that Camp
bell wanted to talk with him. May have told
Edwards and Francis that was getting $40 per
day. I said to Edwards didn't care whether
the thisrteen names were legitimate
or not 40 we got their evidence. Told
Francis the 3Oth Of July that Campbell
wanted him to come with Judge Cleary to his
Office next morning. Didn't say Campbell
wanted to see Francis about Farrell or any one
who made affidavit in the case. met Francis
and Jerry Reed last Saturday. Told them 1
wanted them to see Campbell. Offered to take
them over to meet Campbell. They refused to
go. Told them not to say anything about the
thirteen votes or my connection with the mat
ter. Told Parker Dixon had been spoken to
about hunting up frauds in Butterworth' 8
election. May have told him. 81 Hoffman
told me. Did not say Carlisle and Hoffman
say to Dixon would get $3.50 for my services.
Campbell asked me to get Francis and Reed to
come to his Office. Went to Campbell to see if
1T was criminal to pay for information con-
corning repeaters. First met Edwards in Gov
ington. Told him great many things that
were not true. When saw Edwards he had
not read the memorial or af6davits. Saw Hoff-
man before saw Edwards. He did not tell
exactly that he wanted to get evidence to sup
port the affidavits. Went to see Butterworth
concerning what 81 Hoffman told me, but
couldn't get an opportunity to see him. Wit
ness declined to repeat what he intended to
say to Butterworth. Never was employed at
$40 day to hunt up fraud IN this case.
Sam MCNAMARA, Democrat, testified he met
Butterworth two or three times. Told him I
wanted $40 for the Eighth ward independent
club. The officers Of the club were all Demo-
Gratis. He told me to call at the office next
day. Found DR.. Ayers and O'Connell there.
They told Butterworth that the officers of the
club would be satisfied with $5 each; that it
worths name was on the ticket. Butterworth
gave me $3 to spend with the boys. Got SIS
from him on two or three other occasions. Saw
him at the Gibson house before election about
the money he had promised. He put 1915 in
the hands of somebody who promised to give it
to us after election if we worked as promised.
The second day after election I received the
money. 1 would not have voted for Butter
worth if l had received no money. The indie
pendent club was organized to make money.
was agent. have been in the workhouse
twice. Was not let out to testify
against you. Spent all the money
among the boys. Was let out of
the workhouse last March. Never heard about
the investigation bill till last week. Tom. Shay
and Joe Seigler came to see me. Told me they
We're going to summon me. The officers of
the club asked me to go and see Butterworth.
Never was paid for holding tickets at an cleo
ton before. Butterworth's namewas on the
ticket before saw him.
Witness dismissed, Gen. Brown offered the
following:
RESOLVED, That as the committee are directed
to inquire into the mode, effect and execution
of the supervisor law of 1875 it is the duty of
the committee to investigate the proceedings
of the previous Congressional election, with a
view to comparisons as to the peace, quiet and
fairness of both, that the House may determine
whether if said laws tend to secure free and
honest elections.
Mr.. Kenna offered the following:
ResoZUed, That it is the opinion of the COM
mittee that the powers of the committee and
scope of the Investigation are prescribed by the
resolution of appointment and therefore the
committee has no power to investigate the pre-
vlons election.
These resolutions will be voted on this even
ing The defense will begin testimony to-
morrow.