The Portland daily press., 1886-11-20

Ex-Alderman Mcouade's Trial Con-
tInued-

NEW YORK, Nov. l9.-The trial OF ex-Alder-
man Arthur J. McQuade, the indicted "boodler,"
was continued this morning before . crowded
court room. McQuade was brought into court by
an officer. Bis two brothers and his wife and her
sister were In attendance. Mrs. McQuade car
ried a small baby while her sister had two small
children, and two more brought up the rear
Their entrance was the opening tableau of the
days trial Their father took them in his arms
and kissed them each in turn. His face had an
agonizlng expression during the scene. The
pretty young wife cheered up her husband and
then the little family passed ont of the room. The
two brothers of the prisoners were also very
much detected. Ex-Alderman Chas. b. Waite re-
sumed the witness chair. He gave some anm-
portant testimony, but finally gave way to his as
formal meeting was held in May, 1884, after the
board had adjourned. Eight Of nine members
were present, OF which McQuade was one The
subject discussed was the fact that 1t was neces-
sary to have thirteen votes to pass a bill 1t was
agreed to rueet at the office of the witness within
at Fullgraff's factory after business hours; this
was before the bill was passed; thirteen Alder.
men were present; McQuade was one. Mr.. Nicoll
frsm memory Kinney, Sayles, Waite, McCabe,
Duffy and Jaehne. Mclaughlin was chairman.
DeLacy was present and Jaehne. 1t was agreed
that the IL members present would hold to-
gether on any question that came before the
board; nothing was said about the Broadway
IL
later at McLaughlin's honse; witness attended
the latter meeting; Mclaughlin was made chair.
man again on Duffys motion; the first business
was the question OF the Brooklyn franchise; il
was said that other companies and a cable road
wanted franchise; Jaehne, DeLacy and others
spoke saying that the Broadway Cable Road Com
pany had offered S7bO.O00 for a franchise, one
half cash and one-haf bonds, witness did not
know who the money and stock was to go to. 1t
zoo cash T witness ie said the @ oer Of pe Cable
Road was considered unreliable and the other
was considered the best. 1t was decided to ac-
cept the offer of the Broadway Surface Road by
unanimous vote; witness voted for it; the next
question discussed was who should be intrusted
with the money; something was said about the
amount; twenty-five thousand dollars was offered
to each member; one member thought the amount
should be $685. 900. IL was said that the lawyers
amount WAS decided unon' nnanmo,isIy Nc.
Quade voted aye. Another meeting was held at
McLaughlin's house. But IL out OF the ID were
present. The question discussed was TO select a
member to hold the money Witness thought
that McCabe and Molaney might not be trusted
with so large an amount; Dugy suggested Kee-
nan, and he was selected; DeLacy then said he
wished TO have the members present go TO Kee-
nan and assure him 1t was all right Witness
in that case iswas decided to leave the work @ Of
getting a two-thirds vote 10 Moleney. After the
veto another meeting was held at McLaughlin's
house TO discuss It, As niue votes were neces-
sary, it was decided unanimously to cut down
each mans share TO $50 1000. Witness saw Molo-
ney at his house on Aug. goth, and the latter
several other names on the paper. Witness then
Identified paper as the one signed. Ii was the
call tor the memorable morning meeting Of Aug.
30th.
Witness attended the secret meeting Aug. 3oth;
McQuade and the witness were both present at
another meeting in McLaughlin's house Oct. 18th;
there had been no money paid yet, and this was
the subject of discussions witness received part,
5000, before election that was due; the final
vote granting the franchise was taken Dec. 9th;
up TO and after that date the witness had received
SIS 5000. Ke0nan paid it, Witness asked Nc
Quade after December 9th If he had got his
money. McQuade replied that 1t was ''all right"
This ended the direct examination.
A consultation of the lawyers followed. Cross
examination was then begun When asked why
he affirmed, Fulgraff thought he was asked why
he turned States evidence. He raised his right
hand above his head as he replied: ~ have done
II because OF remorse-remOrse." The witnesses
face had borne all the marks Of mental agony and
his voice had been husky and tremulous. As he
reached this point he broke down and stroking
his hand over his beard, he sp Ike in half
whisper. made audible only by the perfect silence
of the moment. After short pause the question
was explained by the Court Witness stated that
he always had affirmed. Ex-Alderman Duffy was
at the District Attorneys Office all the morning
ready to testify and corroborate Fullgraffs as
sertions. Fullgraff was taken out to lunch at re-
cess In charge OF detective. 1t is said that ex-
Alderman Charles +. Miller has consented to be-
come States witness and tell his story Of the
distribution of the Doodle. A recess was then
taken.