The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-27
DENOUNCED
In an ImpaSsioned Address
He Tells How TammaDy
Hounds Its Victims.
M,BRANh|GAN sEARLES, MAJOR
Got His Appointment from tho
Tiger When He Threatened
to Peach"
COMMANDER OF THE BATH.
Scared in the War, Not In a
Thompson or Sullivan
Street Fight.
COMMANDER OF THE BATH.

a motley tnrOnR occupied the chairs
this morning in Part l. OF the Superior
Court. where the Lexow Committee sits.
Mr.. COTS assistants had brought in a
fresh delegation of gentle June buds"
but whether from the Tenderloln or
some other part OF the town 1t was not
quite certain. They looked like slightly
faded buds.
There was a sparrow policeman or
''firefiy copper" with silvery hair and
Dundreary whiskers; mounted squad
officer, respondent with brass buttons
and yellow braid: five or six ordinary
blue coats, including Policeman Smith.
whom Pianist Rehm accused yesterday
of bhncong him out OF 81 at the Saenger-
fest concert at Madison Square Garden;
three Japanese merchants and one or
two Chinese traders. and the usual con-
tingent Of business men, who had more
stories of Matchmaking ward men to tell
the Committee.
The Senators were late in getting to-
gether Chairman Lexow came in just
before II o'clock accompanied by Sena-
tors Bradley and Cantor. whom he en-
tertained last night at his country home
at Nyack. together with Senator O'Con-
nor and in return for the courtesy was
nominated for Governor Of the State by
Senator O'Connor.
Had His Thirst with Him.
Senator Bradley made n break for the
water pitcher which stands on the judi
cial desk as soon as he came into the
courtroom and INDUCED in copious liba-
tons. He drank ive glasses in as
many minutes.
Somehow or other have a terrible
thirst II on this morniinE'' he remarked
He took glassful over to his side OF
the desk when he had finished his first
attack on the cooler. and guarded 1t
Senator o'Connor did not put in an ap-
pearance at the opening. but came in
later, Senator SaNton was present for
the first time since the middle Of last
week.
Chairman Lexow said this morning
that no definite decision had yet been
made in regard to the time Of adjourn
had been held. The question, how
ever, he said. would be settled this week
some time.
Neither Lawyer Friend nor his part
ner. MIR. House. was on hand. but the
stenographer whom they Installed In the
fort as their representative.
Examinations on Tap.
Mr.. Goff called as the first witness
this morning Samuel b. Archer, Of IT.
Usher OF newspaper now. but formerly
Machine Sns Works. at 3 and = Fra nfklS
street;
pass a oivil-service examination for a
license as stationary engineer. HE
ds1 one saa Bohemian wrans whe
form with the, words SANITARY lnspec-
tor on his hat. came down to the
shop and told him he had not passed,
arranged II it could be fixed UP with
the chief.
who was the chief?" asked Mr.. Golf
II don't know. He said ] could not
six months. but ] might get one sooner.
] offered him s., hut he said that was
not enough, Then he told me that for SEQ
| could have another examination the
next day. The examination was held at
Police Headquarters.
q went in and consulted with the
to the conclusion that the license was
not worth $40, so ! gave 1t up
Enter IA DISTINGUISHED Soldier.
Ex-Judge Ransom touched Mr.. Archer
very lightly. and then Capt. and Drevet-
| Major Mortimer Brannigan Searle, who
stand The Major is bald-headed gen
! looking sandy mustache,
You hold commission, Major?" said
" Yes, SIR" replied the Major, drawing
n bunch OF soicd looking papers from
! his pocket. Here II is, letters patent
| from Andrew Johnson, President of the
/ United States"
The Major went on TO state that he
! was one of the first men 70 enlist In the
| Fifteenth New York Volunteers, and
| after serving I,c years and SIX months
/ was h1norably discharged. He pro.
duced his discharge papers, and said all
| the money in the Court-Housr could not
| bu. them.
lie had served In the same regiment
! he said, with Senator Robertson, and
! fought at Bun Run with him. and was In
| command OF Fort Sumter on Dec. r.
lsC5. when Gen. Grant made his tour OF
! inspection.
Still In Command.
You are in command of a post now?'
! Yes. sir
"a craft Of some kind?
| Eyes sir
"Vulgarly known as a public BATH"
| "Yos, sir, | am in command now mos
of the time. II is anchored at the foo,
| OF Market street
! What do you call this craft?"
my grandfather Brarnigan wrote q
| book, the title Of which was 'Avenia.
and think I will chrlsten her with thai
! name when l get ready"
| Major Searle objected to the use OF hi.
military title by Mr.. Goff.
I'VE are not In Kentucky, SIR. and
lloilt1aaed on Sixtis tugt.I