The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
THE GREAT NEW YORK STEAL
FullgraG Astounding Testimonyin the
Trial Of Ex-Alderman McQuaide.
Thirteen Public Servants Battered Away
the Broadway Franchise for SIS 900 Each
The Shameful Story CorrobOrated.

Arthur j. McQuade was continued this morning
before a crowded court.roo Mr.. Nicoll con-
ainues the examination. Elk Alderman Charles
B. Wafe resumed the witness chair. lie ac-
knowledeed several visits to the Office of the
Broadway Surface Railway Company, and to
seeing Molony there. The witness came to New
York several times In August. 1884, he being in
New London Conn, on business, at the Pequot
House. at that time. On Aug. %, OF that year,
he was summoned to New York by telegraph.
General Tracy here objected to the reading of
the telegram. The witness continued, saying
that he went to the Brevoort House and met
James Richmond. Afterward he came down
town, and, in passing through the courthouse
to the City Hall, again met Richmond Bright
was with Richmond. One of them gave him a
paper The paper was produced in court and
identified by witness. This occurred on Aug.
80. The witness then went up to tho Alder
manic chamber. The witness said the telegram
was to notify hi m of the meeting. He presided
at the meeting OF the board The Mayors veto
message or the franchise was read and the bill
passed ovSr the veto. The meeting was held
with closed doors. Except the members of the
board no one was present but j. Francis
Herman, a newspaper man. The witness did
not know whether McQuade was present or not
over the Veto
The cross examination elected the fact that the
resolutions were IN type writing, according to the
result OF previous consultation of aldermen.
The report of the railroad committee was pre-
pared in the Office of Scrioner 81 Bright as was
also the resolution in type writing.
Ex-Alderman Fullgraff was next called as
witness and he affirmed. The witness had re-
sided in New York and Brooklyn thirty-eieht
years. and been in business twenty six years He
Is q big-headed man, with mustache and tuft
of chin-whiskers. He sat with his eyes on the
lawyers and his hands clasped in his lap The
witness said an informal meeting was held in
May, 1854 after tho board had adjourned.
Eight or nine members were present, of whom
McQuade was one. The subject discussed was
the fact that it was necessary to have thirteen
votes to pass bill. 1t was agreed to meet at the
Office of tie witness within week after. This
was done. and the meeting was held at Full
CRAFTS factory, after business hours This was
before the bill was passed. Thirteen aldermen
we're present, and McQuade was one
Mr. Nicoll asked who else were present.
The witness named. from memory. Chimney,
SAyes, Waite, A. McCabe, Duffy and Jaehne.
MeLauel lin was chairman. Delacey was pres
emit 1t agreed that tho thirteen members
present would hold together on any question that
came before the board Nothing said about
the Broadway railroad. tt was agreed to meet
again one week later, at McLauehlins house. The
witness attended the latter meeting Ntzhugh,
lin was made chairman again, on Duffy's motion
The first business was the question of the Broad
way franchise. 1t was said chat other companies,
q cable road and others, wanted q franchise
Jaehne, Delacey and others spoke, saying that
rhe Broadway CabIe-road Company had offered
800 600 for a francnise--one half in cash and
one half in bonds. The witness did not know
who the money and stock was to go to- 1t was
sa;d that the surface road had offered $500 900
in cash. The witness said that the offer of the
cable road was considered unreliable, and the
other was considered the best. 1t was decided
80 accept the offer of the Broadway surface road
by a unanimous vote. The witness voted for it.
The nexS question discussed was who should
be intrusted with the money. Something was
said about the amount. Twenty-Five thousand
dollars was to go to each member One member
thought the amount should be $50, 600 each. 1t
was said that the lawyers had concluded to pay
$22 600, and that amount was decided upon
unanimously. McQuade voted yea. Another
meeting was held at McLaughlin's house, and
but twelve out of the thirteen were present
The question discussed was to select a member
toNbold the money The witness thought that
McCabe said Molony might be trusted with so
large al amount Duffy suggested Herman. and
pc was selected. Delacey then said he wished
10 have the members present go to Herman and
assure him it was all right. The witness said
the possibility of veto was considered and in
mat case ii decided to leave the work of get.
ting two-thirds vote to Moloney. After the
veto another meeting was held at McLaughlin's
house to discuss it. AS more votes were
to cut down each mans share to 800
Doc The witness said he saw Moloney at his
house on Aug 90 and the latter brought witness
paper TO sign. There were several other names
on the paper
The witness then identified paper as the one
signed It was the call for the memorable morn
Ing meeting OF Aug. 80. The witness attended
the secret meeting on Aug 30. McQuade and
the witness were both present at another meet
ing in McLaughlin's house, Oct. Ii. There had
ham mn mo Maid vat and tho h.
ject of discussion. The witness received part,
$1,000, before election, that was due. The final
vote granting the franchise was taken Dec. s. Up
to and after that date. the witness had received
McQuade, Dec. 5, if he had got his money. Me-
Quade replied that it was 'all right
This ended the direct examination. con-
l3ultation of the lawyers followed. The audi
once, who had listened with deep interest, using
their hands ear-trumpets. settled back in
their seats to discuss the astounding testimony
of the witness. The witness looked like boy
who had been caught In meion-patch. His
face flushed and his eyes had been cast
down while giving his evidence. and his voice at
times had been almost inaudible
On cross examination the witness said he had
been engaged in manufacturing paper boxes
some years, and was married thirty-two years
ago. When asked why he affirmed, Fullgraf
thought he was asked why he turned States evil
dence. He raised his right hand above his head
as he replied: II have done it because of re-
morse-remorse of man to one-n
The witnesses face had borne all the marks Of
mental agony, and his voice had been husky and
sremuious. AS he reached this point he broke
down, and, stroking his hand over mis- beard, ne
said in half whisper, made audible by the per
feet silence of the moment, 81 don't know
After short pause the question was explained
by the court. The witness stated that he always
had affirmed that Mr.. Newcoinbe was mistaken
in saying that he had not affirmed before the
Senate investigating committee. He would not
tell lie on affirmation to harm any man.
Mr.. Newcombe read extracts from the exami-
ate committee. which was contradictory to his
present testimony. In one place Fulgraff had
testified that he had not conversed with other
aldermen on the subject of the Broadway fran
chise. Other contradictions were noted by Mr.
Newcombe, who asked the witness if his former
evidence on these points was true or false. The
witness replied, False
DIR. Newcomb then asked the witness if he