The sun., 1894-12-27
STEPHENSON SENTENCED.
THREB YEARS AND NINB MONTHS
ron THE FORMER Police CAPTAIN.
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Deputy sheriff Kelly took Former Police Cap
tain John r. stephenson from the Tombs prison
yesterday morning across the Bridge Of Signs to
the Court Of Oyer and Terminer to be sen.
fenced for accepting bribe from Martin N. Ba-
wards, produce dealer Of 153 Duane street. 70
permit him 10 obstruct the sidewalk in front Of
his store. In the court room Stephenson's
brother and his brother-in-law. Capt Grant,
met him. Stephenson was dressed in . fashion
ably cut business suit Of dark gray. He was
newly shaved. and the ends Of his moustsche
were curled. He appeared composed. Lawyer
Vincent, who was associated with Ira Shafer in
Stephensons defence. and District Attorney
Fellows sat within the bar. When Judge 1ngra-
ham went upon the bench Col. Fellows conferred
with him for several minutes. Then Clerk Car
roll called Stephenson to the bar. Stephenson
stepped briskly up and stood erect, with bis
ingrahsm said:
have received a letter from Mr.. shsfer,
saying that he Is confcd to his bed and unable
toappear hardly know whether TO adjourn
the passing OF SENTENCE or not"
telegram from Mr.. shafer regarding hts illness.
But we prefer to have sentence passed. provid-
ing your ri Honor h VII allow us to mske Ak formal
nit US e nlO later the specific grounds for the
Justice Ingraham replied that. he would give
Mr.. Vincent until Monday TO file the specific
clemency. He referred 70 stephenson's bravery
as policeman, and said that during all the
ent accusation. he had conducted hiRseif
properly; y. In addition tos petition for clemency
was the % reSommendstion mem rom ths ury there
,s have been coHyic,ed q Sriesry. upon svidencs
Justice Of the verdict The crime Of bribery is
person or persons but IL is q crime against the
state and against the people OF the State.
value Of the briSe that you you % accepted. but e Se
cause OF the fact that you have prostituted a
the Ss snss s
here. What we have TO consider here is the
great trust that you have violated. You were a
The protection Of the public, and you used that
power. not for the protection Of the public. but
gTea. discretion as to the - punishment To TO
bs b ,,os imposed and IL Is e, responsibility |
realize, OF course. in passing sentence that il.
nScsnt persons your wife. your children, your
punishment upon % you % but such s eoRsideTs,ion
regard as 81 sdeausss @ a'y punisS sS
have received a letter signed BY ali OF the jury
Who convicted you. recommending you to the
4 received |
rom persons in your old precinct, saying that
'ou never asked them for bribes. On the other
,and have received letters from other persons
n that precinct indicating that this is not an
solated case of bribery. have endeavored, |
Ifter careful consideration. to arrive at q con-
lusion as to what punishment should be i'm
'osed. My purpose is not to make II excessive,
ut severe enough to indicate the seriousness OF |
he offence Of which you have been convicted.
he very foundation Of society rests upon the
aithful performances of duty by public officers"
Then Judge Ingraham bent his head upon his |
and and reflected for some time. Meanwhile |
tepenson stood, unwavering. at the bar Not |
raham added:
THE sentence of the Court is that you be con-
ned In the State prison for the term Of three
ears and nine months and pay fine of 81 ,00O."
Stephenson turned from the bar unmoved
nd followed the deputy sheriff from the room.
the door friend spoke TO him and he said |
Milling: "Oh. guess 1t will turn out all right"
hen he was taken back to the Tombs prison.
tephenson's counsel will apply on Monday In |
le supreme Court for q stay OF proceedings {
ld Tor Stephenson's release pending an appeal.
tephenson will not be taken TO State bison .
ntil this application is passed upon