Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-20

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ne had got his money. McQuade replied
that IL was sab right"
ms ended the direct examination. A
consultation OF the lawyers followed.
lDe audience, who had listened with deep
interest, using the hands as ear trnm-
pets, settled back in their seats to discuss
tne astounding testimony Of the witness.
Inc witness looked like a boy who had
Deen caught in melon patch. His face
husned and HIS eyes had been cast down
Whlle giving his evidence. His voice at
times mad been almost inaudible.
VERY MELo-DRAMATIC.
When asked why ne affirmed. Fullgraff
thought he was asked why he turned
States evidence. He raised his right
nand above his head as he replied: II
nave done 1t because of remOrse-the re-
morse of man to ONE The witness
lace had borne all the marks OF mental
agony and his voice had been husky and
tremulous. AS he reached this Doint he
broke down, and, strokIng his hand over
MS beard, ne said, in a half whisper, II
don't know" After a short pause the
gust on was explained by the Court. he
witness stated that lie always had
affirmed, and that Mr.. Newcombe was
mistaken in saying that he affirmed before
lne senate investigating committee. He
would not tell lie on affirmation to harm
any man.
PROVEN A PERJURER.
Mr.. Newcombe read extracts from the
examination OF Eullgraff as a witness be-
fore the Senate committee, which was
contradictory TO his present testimony.
In one place Fullgraif had testified that
be had not conversed with other alder
men on the SUBJECT OF the Broadway
franchise bill. Other contradictions
were noted by Mr.. Newcombe, who asked
the witness II his former evidence on
those points was false or true.
The witness replied ''ialse."
Mr.. Newcom be then asked the witness
II be had committed perjury before the
Senate committee.
IL presume So" replied Fullgraf.
"fnen," mercllessiy continued the law
yer, "you committed perjury TO save
yourself from punishment TOR bribery on
that occasion did you not?"
DRIVEN TO BAY.
The witness cast his eyes down. His
previous answers had been feeble, but
now he answered not at all. AS more
questions we're given, showing up his
character in a bad light, the witness as
sumed something of the air of one placed
in positlOn wnere fight was necessary,
and his face wore Look of defiance. His
voice grew stronger, and he replied TO the
succeeding questions about his previous
false testimony IN a way to be heard
easily throughout the court room. At
80 O'Clock recess was taken.
Ex-Alderman Duffy was at the District
Attorneys office all the morning, ready
10 testify and cOrrobOrate Fullgraff's as
sertIon. Fullgratf was taken out TO lunch
at lrecess in charge of a detective.
A CLEAN BREAST OFT.
After the recess Fullgraff went on the
stand again. He acknowledged that be
had given contradictory statement be-
fore the senate Committee. Mr.. New
combe continued his plan of exposing the
contradictory staten nts of Fullgratf be-
lore the Senate Committee and his evil
dence to-day on the same points. Full
praff acknowledged every material point
OF his testimoney before the Senate Com
''b0odIe as money dishonesty acquired"
"Was that" asked Mr.. Newcombe,
s'your idea of Doodle in 1884,"
yes sir"
Again and again Lawyer Newcombe
read Fullgraff's sworn denials of any
knowledge OF the Doodle transactions,
asking il they were true or false.
The witness each time Acknowledged
that he swore falsely before the Senaie
Committee. There was no bravado in the
manner of the witness. He was down.
cast, but when asked If be remembered
calling on Almighty God to witness that
be was truthful be replied positively:
"No, do not remsmber. 1t never hap
pened."
wHY HE sQUEALKD.
The witness said he had never s'given
awayo the sboode Aldermen" until his
arrest for his alleged connection vito
the granting OF the franchise to the ThIr-
ty-fourth street road in 1884. He was
then induced TO make a general statement
regarding the Broadway franchise by a
promise OF protection from prosecution
for his own transactions in connection
with the granting of the franchise to that
road. Later on an inducement of
protection from any of his acts
as a member of the Board of
1884 was made at Inspector Byrnes'
Office. The witness was urged to make an
entire statement at the Nicolls House
and he made statement with Mr.. Mar
tines aid. The witness at first refused
the proposition at Inspector Byrnes'
office. He wanted to consult with his
family. He was allowed to 20 home He
consulted with his family and his sOn-in-
law and concluded to make a statement.
THE DOODLE STILL KEPT.
The witness was asked II be had re-
turned his "boodle' on being stricken
with remorse. He answered, 81 shall II
God let's me live"
''But have you" persisted the lawyer.
The witness acknowledged that he nad
not. Ee confessed that he mad received
81 COO Tor his vote in another railroad mat
ter and had not returned it either, but de-
clsred that he would when he could.
w ben Fullgratf's testimony was ended a
h,lle excitement was caused by the en-
trance Of eX-Alderman Michael DUFFY,
- no was at once recognized as another OF
"the squealing bood ers." He was at
once called TO the chair and began his
testimony.
DUFFY'5 PUBLIC SERVICES
Duffy said he had served three terms In
the board and bad been in the building
business until recently. The wltness said
mat after one of the meetings OF the
hoard eight or nine OF the mem bers, in
cIudng McQuade, held a little caucus to
fix up'' fOI the meeting at rullgraf's
office. The witness went TO the factory
about O'Clock in the evening and round
twelve other members there, including
McOuade. The meeting discussed
making combination for con-
trolling legislation on railroad and
some other matters. the witness
named nine members who were present
from memory, aud by referring TO tne list
OF the board gave the other three mem
bers. They corresponded 10 Fullgratf's
list. I'VE decided 10 have meeting
later NJ McLaughiin's house. Tho came
,hgrta.n r,auhara were nras0ut at that