Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-11-26

POLITICAL TESTIMONY.
ably Inter. sting Accounted Good
Liar, Doubtless. IL.
New ORLEANS, November 18.-Before
the senate's subcommittee to-day, Der
nard Williams, an Israelite, native OF
Poland, testified that he was employed
by Jim Lewis, naval officer at New Or.
leans, to go to Washington in the interest
of Kellogg. When he reached Wash
ington he reported to Kellogg, who sent
him with others to watch the depot for
the arrival of Spofford witnesses. Kel-
logg received a dispatch from Lewis,
saying witnesses all right" When
De Lacy, Blackstone, johnson, and two
others whose names witness could not re-
call arrived in Washington, witness, at IL
o'clock at night, took them to Gov. Kel-
logg's room. kellogg said he wanted
them to 60 back on their afidavits and
give testimony for him instead of Spot
ford. They stated that the affidavits
made in New Orleans were true and
feared they would be punished if they
testified differently in Washington. Kel-
logg took up law book and read, show
ing them that they could not be harmed
if they went back on the afidavits.
After much drinking and smoking,
witnesses agreed to testify as Kellogg
desired. Present in the room at the
time were Gov. Kellogg, the five wit
nesses before mentioned, Conquest
Clarke and two others. Before
the bargain was made Governor
Kellogg told the negroes if he
was turned out Of the senate, none OF
them, no Republican, could live in
Louisiana; that they would all be assas.
sinated. If they went back on the
affidavits they would be protected in
every way, get $500 each and places in
the custom house at $50 per month. Big
promises were also made to witness, but
not fulfilled. Before we left Kellogg's
room that night in Washington he took
large envelope from his pocket and
counted out to each of the Spofford
witnesses $500 as consideration for
testimony to be given before the Kellogg
Spofford committee, then in session.
1t was nearly daylight before this
meeting broke up. Witness produced
a memorandum made by Kellogg
directing him to the room OF
the senate committee on privileges
and elections. Charles Cavagnac came
to Washington with the Spoford wit
nesses. In conclusion of his direct testi
mony, witness said he had been hiding
out all day to prevent them from bring
ing him before the committee. Wher
asked by Senator Hill his reason he sale
he had been informed if he came before
the committee and testified against
Kellogg he would not get his pension
that he was an exfederal soldier, had
been wounded, and as there was severa
years pension he wanted the money.
Cross examined by Senator Cameron
Am a peddler by occupation; during the
was a private detective here for Gen
Butler. To the question show otter
have you been in prison" witness be
came furious; he didn't want to be
insulted. The fact was finally elicitet
that he had been arrested several times
| for misdemeanors. He told severa
persons this story before. Hid mysel
to-day because Morris Marks told me i
I came before the committee / woult
not get my pension. There is nov
about fourteen years due me. Went tt
the state house about ten days ago
Made affidavit substantially as I have
testified tonight. Some time ago
asked for a place in the custom
house. If / had got it I would no
have testified. Wrote Gov. Kellogg tina
they wouldn't give me a place. As
got no answer went and told Cavagna'
everything. Saw Gov. Kellogg yester
day and again last night. Promised no
to come before the committee, but wher
I went home at o'clock, after hiding al
day, the sergeant at arms was waiting
there and brought me here.
1t being half-past five, the COMMITTEES
decided to adjourn till morning. Befor'
doing 80, Gov. Kellogg, by permission
made statement, saying:
| "The statement of this witness, O
course, affects me personally, and thinl
as brother senator. Mr.. Chairman, you
will allow me to say at this time that
shall ask the committee to give me 81
early opportunity TO call before you
whatever witnesses may be accessible
now to disprove the testimony of thi
witness. This matter is not covered b,
your resolution, and may be unable t.
meet the case as fully as desire, but i
not, shall, as it is personal matter
ask the senate at the earliest opportunit,
after it convenes, to institute an investi
cation which may be both thorough an
complete, to the end that the truth ma
be known"
In reply the chairman stated tina
every opportunity would be given 70
testimony in rebuttal.
A Weather Prophecy.
As Christmas day comes this year upo
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