New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-29


POLICEMAN BURNS.
counsel how long time they expected TO take in
the defence. Mr.. House replied that twenty OF
thirty witnesses had been subpoenaed The Comm,s-
sioners then agreed 10 suggestion by MI. Wen
man that the trial Of Stephenson be postponed until
10 a. m. to-day. .
Before calling any witnesses for the defence MT.
House made formal motions for the dismissal OF
the charges against Burns. but the motions were
denied. The Commissioners dismissed those cnaiseS
IN which Charles PREM. Karl Werner and Eveine
Bell had been named witnesses. because 'hose
witnesses had not been heard at the trial.
KARL WERNER AGAIN.
Mr. Friend offered to furnish proof that Karl
Werner was in State Prison at the time ne mas
declared he paid money to Policeman Burns.
Mr. welmsnwerner now ". in the 9eu TS cant bring
Werner here in ten minutes and bring witnesses ~
prove what YOU say; g., ,.,,,- n,,,,ess Mr. Wellman,
and II Is for you to produce him II you dare.
Mr. House then read affidavit by state De-
tective Jackson stating that Karl Werner hao peeh
sentenced to prison November q. 1887 Tor term
OF seven years and three months for perjury
Thomas Z. Crimmns the contractor was sworn
as witness and was asked II he ever had oeei
backmaied by the police. but he was not a|o"e1
TO answer the question because MI We"mah o.
3ected. Mr. House said he wanted TO disproVe '"e
testimony OF Edward Fitzpatrick. who had deeafeu
that he could not name two builders who had not
been b.ackmaied by the police The commissioners
refused 10 let Mr.. Crimmns tell II he ever paid
money a policeman -
Mr.. House called L. W. Armstrong. another build
er who also was allowed 10 answer similar
questions Mr. Weman accused the lawyer OF try
ing to time.
Mr. House, have number OF promne hy Sn w
ness fitzpatrick are false, and ask to nave ave., IL
noted the record tina; they were mere %bo Sa
not been blackmailed. .a o, nav
Mr.. welman1oh q course they wanted 10 ray
Mr. House-The reputation OF these men in The their
business is far superior to Mr.. "eAmah IN ms
There was applause in the tralroom. and Presl-
dent Martin threatened have the room cleared II
the demonstration was repeated
THE DEATH OF GRAHAM. THE CALIFORNlAN
An Irishman who said his name was Patrick
White testified that he had been employed as a
monkey Jumper at the house OF Mrs SANFORD IN
Bayard-s, early in 1892 His duty there he de-
clared was to stand outside Of the house with the
key OF the front door in his pocket and admit ony
regular customers. Mrs. Sanford, the witness sad.
was partner OF Billy" Hoyt. who also helped her
in the management OF house In Whiiamsbridse'
A man named Graham. Californian. who had
been taken In cab from the Bayard-st. house by
Mrs Sanford, had died in the house in Williams
bridge the witness said.
Mr. wellman objected to the testimony, and Mr.
House said:
mrs Sanford swore that this man Graham didn't
a w
show by this witness that Graham went 10 this
roadhouse In a cab with Mrs. Sanford and glrl
named o Brien He had $500 and he died in mi ihs
roaGhouse, which conducted by Hoyt ana Mrs;
Sanford.s daughter who Is the wiie OF a si.eheea
sss, after G Grshans death Mrs Sanford bought the
house in Bayardst: 1880, c.,,ar, ard saw
him W." With the money before his death His testimony
about Grahams death was not admitted In EVIL
wsman drew from the witness the ad ph.t3
Ga; he H hse 0es9 se was
@ had been found IN The Ike. b0 S by
Central Once 70 sye ts,'imCny White yhd, SAD aid al
Hovmen ne At MTs santord house before he
taken TO Burns's counsel In room at the Central
Drevent the witness from answering Mr.. welIInan's
Questions. and Mr.. House and Commissioner Martin
Joseph Sei Levy denied that he had loaned to
ss Ss InSSy
defence OF Captain Cross to the efec that they had
mony Of inspector Mclaughlin in the Cross case
was admitted. without repetition. in the Burns case
brcus NJ h 0s By
& I'd r. to as
n 1892 TO see girl named Daisy Smith ahd ina
him into tie house. but refused to let in Burns and
'' Mr. %elimsn-would you be surprised to know
that Daisy Smith went 20 the District Attorney
ad :n. made 'ss
oi. not fact that you are responsible i fc
sarth7 Al don't know anything about her di'ap
Mr. sayler. the paying teller OF the Citizens Saw
1ngs Bank, testified TO the account OF 1900 which
Mrs. Schubert had In the bank under the name O.
Catherine Wendt. -
James Devine was another witness who testified
that the houses Of Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Schuber
were run quietly early In 1892 and kept closet
against the police. He said he had helped Detective
Burns and Nugent get evidence against some Of tn
houses but not able to get into the houses KEEP
by the two women
State Detective James Jackson appeared a wit
ness and said he had been to the Tombs to lool
at Werner. He that Werner was in SIM
Sing prison during the year 1892.
George Miller. who had lived in the Bowery 10
twenty-five years. testified that he had acted as
.stool-pigeon" when Burns was trying to get evi
Qsnce against the disorderly houses In the Eleventh
Precinct and that he had not been able to get Int
the houses kept by Mrs Sanford and Mrs. Schubert
George Peterson tanitor living at No. l% Chrys
lie st.. testified that Mrs. Schuberts house was ru
quietly when Captain Mclaughlin was In comman
Of the precinct.
Commissioners took recess until 10 a. m. to day.
Mr. .Weman contradicted report that Mr.,
Schubert had disappeared. He said she was !
Hoboken. where she could escape annoyance by til
agents Of the accused police captains but he kne,
where 10 nnd her when he should want her MI
Weinan paid a visit to John ": Con. OF counst
for the Lexow Committee. on Monday Afternoon
and they had talked In friendly way about tn
trials at the Central Office. There had been n
agreement to discontinue the trials while the IN
vestigaton OF the Lexow Committee was IN progress