Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-14

THE ADMINISTRATION AND ITS FORCES
would crush Walsh to the very earth. Wills said
George Bliss would do all he could to protect Kel
logg and, II Walsh wanted to save Kellogg, Bliss
understood everything and would cooperate with
him. Wills said they cared nothing for Brady and
would give Walsh Brady's scalp If that would pro-
pitlate him. Witness went before the grand jury
and he discovered that Bliss was expecting him TO
omit kellOggS name. Bliss asked his questions at
first In very delicate and careful sort or way but
when he saw that witness would not spare Kel-
logg he began to question more fully, and SubSe-
quently Bliss hedged by saving he would. as a
Juryman, have voted to 1ndict Kellogg.
A PROPOSITION FROM EX-SENATOR DORSEY.
The second time witness was offered his money
was by ex-senator Dorsey. Witness was attempt
ing in New York to attach property OF Brady's to
satisfy witness claim against Brady. Witness re-
cetved word that deputy sheriff named Shelley
wanted to see him. Witness called on Shelley. who
SAID Dorsey wanted to see him. Witness called on
Dorsey, who said witness could get $4,000 II b =
would settle with Brady: that he Dorsey WIS
moved to make the offer because OF
THE DISTRESS BRADY WAS IN.
While he was not expressly told so, witness under
stood this to mean that he could get that money If
he would go away and not testify. The next orer
witness had followed telegram he received in New
York from L. G. Hine calling him here. Hine sent
him to Jere Wilson, who thought he had better
dldn t owe Walsh as much as the latter Claimed.
Witness said that If Brady was not able to pay all
OF the debt he Tiness) could take that into consfd
ground; that Brady was financially able to pay all
the claim. Walsh declared that Brady should pay
all-s34 ,O0O-or none. Wilson said he would see
witness again at the Riggs that night but he didn
appear, and witness returned to New York
THE NEXT OFFER TO WITNESS OF COMPROMISE
was prior to the second trial OF Brady, Dorsey Co.
On that occasion gentleman approached witness
and said he wanted to talk about the Brady claim.
The committee insisted upon having the name Of
that gentleman.
witness answered that 1t was MI. ". p Rice,
formerly the secretary OF Senator Conoyer. Rice
called on witness at his room and said the time had
arrived when Walsh could get bis money. Witness
was glad the time had come. Rice asked how much
the claim was Witness told him, and Rice said
"You can get your money" Rice said the defen-
against them; that Walsh had caused them most
OF their trouble; that the defendants realized that
Brady was hog and wouldn't pay his debts, and
they Qhe defendantS) had
DECIDED TO CHIP IN AND PAY THE CLAIM.
Witnes, expressed surprise, and said the defend
ants didn't owe him anything; that they had de-
nounced him (Walsh) as blackmailer; that Kel-
logg had publicly declared there was no evidence
put before the grand jury against him, and that
Witness told Rice that II he accepted the PROPOSE
'tion, took the money and abandoned the f1eld he
would thus give color to the charge that he had
wrong, but he couldn't In justice to himself, CON-
promise his claim by taking the money of the de-
PENDANTS. Rice wanted Walsh to 60 and see Dor
sey, but witness declined to do that, saying he
DIDN'T WANT TO SEE DORSEY.
Rice sorry, as he believed Dorsey could makeit
t1on he (Rice) had made next day. Rice met Walsh
on the street, and again told him that he ought to
see Dorsey. Rice said Dorsey was very much hurt at
Walsh refusing to see him. that Dorsey said. 'Great
God! What have done that Walsh should refuse
to see me?" Witness explained that it was no per-
sonal objection to Dorsey. Rice didn't say the de-
refuse to 60 on the stand, but witness regarded
that as the object sought Witness had no proof
that Rice represented Brady or Dorsey, but prior
to that visit witness went to New York on the same
train with Kellogg.
KELLOGG SAID:
"Walsh, why don't you settle this matter with
Brady7" Witness answered that he was anxious
to settle, but Brady was the obdurate party. Kel-
logg said there could be no difficulty In settling the
matter. The next time witness came to Washing
ton was the occasion OF Rice'S visit
ANOTHER CALL FROM GIBSON.
Merrick wrote witness that he was wanted before
the grand jury. but he refused to go before jury
with Bliss However. he was served, and came
over to Washington. Next day A. NJ. Gibson called
on witness and told him he could get his money
claim whatever he thought was right would be
paid him. Witness asked Gibson II he knew that
he (WalSh) was under subpoena Gibson said no.
'That ended that" said witness
THE NEXT OFFER OF COMPROMISE
came from Charles II. Reed, the prosecutor of
Guiteau, as representative for Brady. He ap-
preached Mr. Grandin, witness attorney In New
York. Reed offered to pay $4,000 to compromise
the matter. Reed was counsel for Brady and Kel-
lOgg. Witness had taken proceedings in New York
against Kellogg and Brady and Reed appeared as
their attorney. It was in last January that Reed
made his Oner He told Grandin there was great
desire to settle the matter; that Kellogg WILL
ing to pay part. When Grandin submitted the
owed him no money, and he didn't want any from
him A few days later Reed again saw Grandin,
and In Brady's name offered $4,000 Grandfn ad-
vfsed witness that he believed Reed would nav
$4,000 to settle. Witness told Grandin to let
the matter alone Walsh swore that he had never
made any proposition directly or indirectly to set
side.