Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-19

BEAVER, Pa, Jan. 1S.-The Quay
Star libel suit began this morning, and
great interest is felt in its progress. The
attorneys for the prosecution are Dlt-
trict Attorney Mechlen, J. M. Buchanan
and w. II. 5. Thompson, the last two
being prominent Democratic leaders,
and J.. Rankin Martin. Those for the
defence are Mr.. Dougherty, Robert
Pitchie, chairman of the Democratic
committee, and Lewis Reed, all Demo-
Gratis.
A jury was secured this afternoon,
and after adjournment there was some
talk about it's members politically.
There is but one known Democrat on it,
and the majority of the jurymen are ac-
tive Republicans.
The district attorney, in opening the
case, said he expected to chow that the
certificate in question was used in the
payment OF legitimate loan Senator
Quay had made to the Republican COM
mlttee of Philadelphia; that the loan
had been paid back in full, less dis
count; that Quay had only casual ac-
quaintance with BaIdsley, and that the
charge made by the Star was false and
malicious.
David Martin, ex-colector of internal
revenue of Philadelphia, testified that
he had received from Senator Quay his
personal note for $1,000 upon which to
raise the balance of $40, 900 needed for
the campaign. The nore was not dis
counted at the time, and Qnay later gave
i. ri, f lQDOl
ON deposit in the Bank OF Beaver.
Bardsley identified the witness at the
bank he also got the note discounted,
and gave witness certificate of deposit
ior the proceeds which he took to Wash
ington and gave Senator Quay.
Senator Quay, himseir, WAS called,
and corroboraled the previous testi-
mony. He said in the campaign OF
1889 the Philadelphia City Republican
committee needed $4,000. He gave
$1,000 and his note for $1,000. This was
the same note referred 10 by witnesses.
AS they failed to get it discounted he
gave check for the $1,000 mentioned.
He told them he needed the money fur
another purpose, and that they
must replace it with the pro-
cee0s of the note. The latter was Lot
discounted until after The election, but
a certi hcate of deposit was given him
for the amount, and this he sent to the
bank.
The certificate was produced and Quay
said he would not like to swear to the
signature; he had learned it is not his
signature. He added: 1T is good
imitation"
Quay said he had met Bardsley, but
did not think he would know hm now.
The states attorney read from The
paper the portion of the article charging
that Quay had shared in the Bardsley
steal, and pronounced the statement
false.
The senator said be was unable to find
the note he gave the Phlladelphia' Re-
publicans; he had probably destroyedl IL
when it was returned TO him. Replying
to Questions OF the defense, he said the
Philadelphia committee had frequently
drawn ON him and he expected them to
do it again
In cross examination he said he COM
planned by telegraph to the Keystone
bank authorities when the certificate OF
deposit appeared. because it had been
stolen, photographed aud plararded all
over the state. 1t was in trust in the
United States bank, and they had no
right to show it.
Receiver Yardley. of the Keystone
bank, identified the certificate and testi-
fled that Quay's name did not appear in
anv other transaction of the bank.
Other witnesses testified in line with
the foregoing facts.
The states attorney read several ed
itorials from the Star referring to Quay,
after which the prosecution rested It's
case.
Attorney Ritchie outlined the case for
the defense, stating that they proposed
TO show that the article Was published
without malice. The electrotvpe plate
OF the article was received from the
chairman OF the Democratic state CEN
trail committee.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
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