New-York tribune., 1886-03-19
PRICE THREE CENTS

EX-Alderman WGndel, member or the Board or 1854,
pooh roOhcd the arrest "fis political game" said
he. Jaehnss enemies at the bottom Of it. believe
him o be innocent and the result will prove IT,"
Alderman O'Neil said: "f do not think Jaehne Is
guilty. do not think his arrest will reject on the
Board"
Mayor Grace speaking )i the possibility OF Mr. Jaehno
being expelled iron the Bosd OF Aldermen said that
Mr. Jaehne. being official elected by the people, cond
only be removed by the GOvernot The Mayor aided
that IL the Alderman Is found guilty there would be no
trouble about his removal from the Board
AFTER JAFHNE WAS RELEASED.
After leaving the District Attorneys Office Alderman
Jaehne accompanied by his two lawyers Potter Mitchell
and Mr. Newcombe, and his bondsman, Mr.. ODonnel,
repaired to restaurant in Chambers-s. where they
dined together. Mr.. Jaehne somewhat broken up
by the proceedings In which he had figured The four
men talked the matter and at O'Clock Mr. Jachne
went to his homo at No. 43 Vandsm.s The building Is
rented by the Alderman. It is OF the modest two-
story aud attic brick dwellings which are distinctive
feature OF that part OF the city Here many OF Mr..
Jaehnes political friends called with him. At
nightal blinds drawn aud the shutters OF tho
house closed and to all appearances It was
tenantes But rings at the door bell brought forward
heavy Lrowed person. who calmly Informed all in-
qurers after Mr.. Jaehne whom he did not recognize
that the Alderman was not at home he knew nothing
about him. All the great number OF substantial
looking under pipe hats and smoking strong
cigars let in the front door and out at the base
ment entrance
At o'clock Mr. Jaehne went to the barroOm OF Will
lam Harney a Easement at Varick and Houston su.
Mr. Harney is the Aldermans right hand man and poll
tcal lieutenant Before Jaehues star began to rise in
the Vh Assembly District the district run by Clyi
Justice " Nike Norton and William Harney. IN the
election OF 1884 Norton Topped over 10 Tammany Hall
and Jaehne and Harncy took complete possession
81 am the political father OF Mr..
Jaehne" said Harney proudly to TRIBUNE
Uhn had
hlm first nominated for Alderman"
Mr.. Jaehne found throng Of his supporters in the
place who pressed forward to shake his hand. He
passed or, however, and modestly retired To small
room in the rear Here he was seen Dy TRIBUNE re-
porter
NOTHING TO say
"There seems to he great excitement outside said
the Alderman smiling and unconcerOed, after greeting
the reporter
Mr. Jachne." he was asked. " what have you to say
to the story OF yOur confessonl"
81 am instructed by my counsel to keep my mouth
closed" he replied. 81 have absolutely nothing TO say
about the matter. Unjust refer you Mr.. Mitchell
The Alderman then retreated to his room and shut
himself up Presently, as II by the merest chance
Lawyer Mitchell dropped into the liquor-store followed
by Joseph O'Donne. Mr. Mitchell was asked II ne had
anything to say 10 behalf of ais client
~ ave this TO say" he answered in regard to that
story OF Alderman Jaehne having confessed Inspector
sci know their business also 1t is the usual thing for
confession to be taken in writing Now, II Inspector
Byrues has any written confession OF Alderman
Jaehnes why ,et him pro luce the preliminary
animation Monday. | think Mr. Byrnes is going on
the principal that will be gooi thing to claim every.
thing and get the evidence for II aerwart BY my ad-
vice Mr. Jaehnes lips are sealed
Mr. Mitchell refused TO make any further statement,
He passed into and was closeted with
tho Alderman outside Mr. Jaehuss friends discussed tho
possibility OF their dvorite Alderman having "sqneaed
and agreed un nmouy that such weakness TO DO
credited a moment Mr.. ODonnell set uP champagne
freely and the crowd told him that lie 'coud not have
gone bail for a better man."
81 Wac in Temple Court" said Mr. ODonnel to the
reported "transactng some business when friend ap-
preached me aud said Your friend has been arrested
asked him who he He said 'J"edne' lstarted
Immediately for the DistrictAttorneys office. When
got there said, 'Mr. Jaehne. can help you In any
wayl He they holding him for $4,000 bonds.
told hiI would 90 bonds for $4,000 II 1t was neces-
sarv incd at once, gave the security and was
pt 30 chance TO do So"
do you think OF the alleged coniessionl"
"itisale. A bOokmaker said TO me to-day i SEQ
Jachne has sqnealed. Iput up $1,000 and told MIN 10
cover IT, and II lehne had confessed the mOey his
lie backed down aud paid for a bottle of wine 10 draw
out Irepeit that offer. and want you to publish IT,
Will put up ~ 900 1900 Of auybOiys money that
he has not confessed
of o DonneIL
Ibegan in the liquor business twelve years ago at
sixth.aye and Twcnty- fourth st., where | am now.
have made the most OF my money specuiatins
and in real estate | maio $4,000 In two
hours once in oil speculation. | own
four houses in Twentieths, and real property scat
tered oyer the city. lam willing 10 pat up sl5o,0Oo
Mr. Jaehne is Innocent He has always Deeh rlehd
! to ne"
AtIl O'Clock Alderman Jaehne. Lawyer Mitchell and
Frank Goodwin iquorseIler and bro'her to exAlier-
! man Barney" Goodwin got IN a carriage and drove
away from Haruey's liquor store.
| Newsboys whooped extras throughout the With AS
semby District vOcitcroGsly during the evening, aud
they sold like hot cakes among Jaehnc's constituents
The Aldermsu's name was the theme on every street
corner and every barroom. At the quarters OF the
Monticello Club No II ChartOn-st, aud Of the Rc h
mond Hill Club, No. 10 Nandam-st, IN which
| places the Alderman testified that he
won his $1,000 annually at poker,
| opinion was equally divided To his guilt In both
places it was that poker playe only rin0cle
| at five cents game allowed. The Alderman. it
| was affirmed never won over 80 in either place.
"Iheard" said in the Monticello Club, THAT
Iaehne has had for eighteen months all his wealth
locked up in hts pocket he coad skip out at any
time lie does not own foot OF land piece Of prop.
trty Last year he wanted pay $4,000 for house
in Charon-st but a friend told him lac had better wait
| for this thing to blow over"
Secretary Grimos. OF the Monticello Club denied the
statement published in The Ncss that Sir. Jaehne had
| been expelled from the cluo
INSPECTOR BY NESS PLOT.
II was said at Police Headquarters Last night that In
spector Byrnrs's plans net around Jachns
were known to the Police Commission several days
azo The AFFIDAVIT OF Mrs. Hamilton read before the
Senate Committee. regarded Dy the commissioners
AS damaging the In pector until he explained that no
| WAS posing as the friend OF Alderman Jdchne with a
deeper purpose Mrs. Hamilton or tho members OF
the committee suspected lie said he could not afford to
nut himself in an attitude OF hostility 10 oJehne
until lie had accomp shed the secret task on "hIch he
! had been engaged for many weeks superintendent
Murray who was directed By tho Commissioners 10 ln-
ycsttgate Mrs HamitOus statements about Bvrues and
the deteotives into the secret also. IL WAS said
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