New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-24
THE DINsMORE SUIT.
SHARP WORDS FROM A WITNESS.
HARD NAMES FOR r. d. GowEN FROM W. l. SCOTT
w. Il. DNsMoRE's TESTIMONY.

office at No. 81 Nassau-st yesterday. United otaeoo
Circuit Court Examiner 8. d. Olphant was hearing tcS
tImony In the suit OF william D. DlnsmOre, president OF
the Adams Express Company, TO annu tho lease OF tc
New-Jersey Central Railroad to the philadelphia ana
Reading Opposite to Mr. COnkng on the other side OF
the table, was Franklin b. Gowen president Of the Read
ing with smoOth-shav ford face. while seated In
position convenient for frequent whispered CONSULTATIONS
and suggestions Congressman George NJ. RoDe-
son. his rbicund face sharply contrasting with tho pe-
ness of Conklings countenance. Three large DOCK
cases stood with their ends pointing to tho long table,
and between the first two the to the
Mr. Stewards long white mustaohe and inevitable Oh
gar could be next TO the grayish beard and white
curl OF Mr. COnkling Half the time, however. Mr..
Seward was pacing the room and endeavorng TO blow
his clouds Of tObacoO-smoke unObtrvely into obscure
corners.
The counsel for the plaintiff were Messrs Conkng and
Seward and Wayne MaoVeagh and Edward T. Greon, Of
Philadelphia The defendants were represented by Mr.
Gowen Mr.. Robson, Benjamin Williams, Barker Gum
nero and George r. Kaercher Among the forty odd
people who filed the either witnesses or speot-
Mr. DinsmOre, william LScott OF Ere Penn
A. j. Cassatt, James Il. Keene, Charles j. Osborne,
Senator sewcll of NewJersey; ex-senator John scott,
of Pennsylvania vice president Frank Thomson Of tie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company; L. O. Knight and Gen
oral Logan of Philadelphia; John HOey. Isaiah c. Bah
cock treasurer Of the Adams Express Company. and
President Henry s. Little, Of the Central Railroad Of
New-Jcrsey Mr. Maoveagh took no part in the exam
inaton OF witnesses but sat near window attentive
listener
TESTIMONY OF Mr.. DINsMORE.
After comparatively unimportant testimony by two
Philadelphia lawyers who were concerned In preparing
some OF the paper. In tho Dnsnore suit, the plaintiff
was sworn The defendants arc seeking 10 prove that
the suit Is cousiye with the Pennsylvania Rail
road IA well IA inspired by speculative considora
lions and Mr. GOwons line OF examination intended
to bring this out II possible. Mr. DinsnOre ~ he sat
in green armchair, hia face bare Of hair and
black tie encIrclng old-tashioned standing collar
looked Ike handsome Chamber OF Commerce picture Of
aty years ago that had stepped into life He testified to
purchasing 900 shares Of jersey Central stock on Fob
riary I5 1880. and 200 shares March 6. 1882.
Part OF the stock had lent by Mr. BabcOck with the
consent OF tho witness-1,5O0 shares. he thought.
Why did you limit Mr. Blbcook to 1000 snaresf y
Mr.. Gowon asked
Mr.. Conkling who had risen and walked to another
part Of the ROOM turned to the nterooutor and asked;
Are you aware what the witness saidl J."
am not on the stand replied Mr. Gowen. .,-,.-
But am on the stand" said Mr.. Conkling. speaking
deliberately and with finger pointing ut Mr. CoWen
to nerpOse against the counsel for tho other SIDE IN
genionsly endeavortng 70 put into the witnesses mouth
Yon have given us much eoquence in this case" Mr.
GOwen rctOrted. smiling; perhaps you wiz kndy
let have your photograph ~ put TN the Senographefs
ootes" 49,. ,,,,,,, ,o ,o,,.nd. ,ro,o mo
in this controversy" Mr.. Conkng's response,
hut in form eau he have my silence In any attempt
Please repeat my question" said Mr. Gowen, suavoly
have ne recollection of making any limitation" re-
Prom Il il time on Mr. Conklng and Mr. Seward We'd
with each other in hterposqg numerous oojecHonS %
premature the examination the final points Of the
case. Mt Gowcu then drew from the witness the iact
h,t h knew nothing of many az the allegations in his
Nm of complaint unit II brought 70 him by Mr. Sew
ard Nr Diu-n1re had no recollection Of having said
10 Inf, family after he had signed the hill: have Just
ai,rl. "a document.
hand than done SO" Tho witness bad consulted WIN
no one hut Mr. Iooy before he SAW Dir. Seward about
Nr' Gavcn-wond you take 100 for your stock'
Mr. Diusmore-Not ~ this time. would not sell 1t at
q. would you take 81 900 share for To- ANo sir
Mr. Condiug-That'> the upset price. daughter
Q.--I- there not sum Of mon'y tha o9ldoompensate
haven't vet c-matcd my injury; would not accept
any price that tho Court might place my injury AZ;
would rather have stock remain rs 1t u than have
said that the BEADING bought me OF
O-IInye you amy other in'o, In this suit except a.
-hirchoIcri A.-'cmphaucauyj-Nono whatever;
q Are Won familiar with the original schomc OF the
Central Railroad Of New-Jcrscyi A.-No. sir.
OF SON Ignorant NJ the scheme how could Won ~
lego in your lll ~ complaint that This lease To the Read
ING changed itl Al know that the scheme was 10 run
railroad by It's own officers and agents Independently
The examinor ordered p brof rcccss about p. m.
Mr.. Govcn wanted to adjourn the examination Of wit,
Ice unfair to the New York witnesses. ave will furnish
you with special oar to Philadelphia placIdly OBJ
line wond not ask that favor" Mr.. Gowen lied
suppose not" the rct0rt only wished to show
you that not -tngy about other peoples roads
4 SPIRITED AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session James r. Keenc testified that
thrnunounccmcut ~ the beginning OF Mr.. Dnsmores
action had a depressing effect Jersey Central stock.
Examined by Mr. Seward he said that such the gem
cru eject on nny companys stock whenever litigation
was begun over it,
Q.-Are you a "bnll "ora bear : .A.-somctimes
one; sometimes the other. am " bull just nowi do
hayt. iutp in hat NJ
Mr.. Conkng-O, no one y0nld suspect you OF beng
bull ON Reading, qagghcr)
Treasurer BabCOCk Of the Adams Express Company
then explained the circumstances Of his loaung Loo
shares Of MI Dn,nore5 Jersey Central stock amer me
nony while evidently ahorHg under strong excitement
Was ihr next witness 1t was ". l.. scott. lie testified
to forming pool with G. j. Osborne and 4. j. Cissitt
10 -c 5000 shares Of Jersey Central stock short some
O-You Joined with Mr.. Osborne and Mr.. Cassattl
A.-No. think they Joined me, We cnoh sold 1000
Mr Gowen then sought to elicit from the Witness con-
fcs,ion that he received special rates from the Ptnn
yuuia Railroad on coal tranepood from the shamohn
regions Ia Erie. Penn, and Buffalo n Y. The witness
cmphatcay refused to say what rates he received or
how much his business amounted TO- nm nor GOING 70
answer your questions he declared. when theE hre
intended TO pJ into private affairs for the beneht ol
your road, unless directed to do 80 by acompoteht
Mr. Gowcn-You were interested in tho last contest
for the control OF the Reading rOadi
Mr. Scott was, and did the only thing was eyer
ashamed Of in my lfei gave Mr.. Vanderbilt 10000
shares Of stock to vote for you for president
QWercnt ouunder obligations 10 do sol No sir;
obligation; am sure OF IT,
VERY well, Mr.. scott" said Mr.. Gowon after having
I'm vain tried 10 obtain from the witness answers - ques
ons relating his coal rates, where will you DO next
Thursday"
may bc here in the Kingdom of Heaven" replied
the witness brusqucly. will promise you nothing
except To obey the subpmnas of the Court"
The witness denied that he had any COmmunca-
ton directly indirectly with Mr. DnsnOre regarding
the atter's suit The rmOrs OF tho intended suit had
small influence In inducing him to sell Jersey Central
stock short At this point the witness 10 his feet
and faced Mr.. GOwen with eyes moist with emotion.
Every allegation In the answer of the Reading that
connects with this suit he said Is tissue OF false
hoods and lies from beginning To end"
Mr. SCOTT what the your selling this
stock shOrti " asked Mr.. COnkling.
was long of other stocks at the time" Mr..
SCOTS excited reply and fearing a decline thought
that would make up my possible losses by selling
stock short Knowing that falsiaer slanderer and
railroad wicckCr going 10 manage O. Jersey Central
property thought that stock good rs any 70 sell
short to even my losses"
Mr. Gowcn's face docpened in color rs the witness