New-York tribune., 1895-10-19
TESTIFYING For MULLINS.

OPENING OF THE DEFENCE IN THE CASE OF THE
FURNITURE DEALER OF JERSEY CITY.
Trenton. y. j. Oct. ls-The third day of the trial
of John Mullins for conspiracy to defraud the state
in connection with furniture sales opened in the
Mercer County Court this morning }. wesley
Wilson, carpet dealer. Of Trenton. witness Tor the
State testified regarding the furnishings in the
Supreme Court room; Joseph B. Pierson, crier or
the State and County courts. testified that the
desks and chairs supplied by Mullins co. are still
In the Supreme Court room. James Haney. FORMER
emp.oye of the State House; Captain John Buriey,
assistant custodian Of the State House since July,
1ss, and Charles B. Cogi clerk for the Controller.
testified as 10 the arrival of the furniture from
Mullins g. Co., and the State then rested.
Judee Chauncey II. Beasley, In opening for the
defence asked for the acquittal of Mullins on the
ground that the alleged conspiracy was entered INTO
I'm 1890 and Is barred by the statutes or limitation
He also asked for instructions TO acquit Bernard
Ford as no proof a suspicion had been
presented against him. Both motions were denied.
Mr. Vredenburgh Immediately began his address
10 the Jury He explained the law governing the
crime, and said 1t was not conspiracy TO sell goods
a; the highest obtainable prices. lie said there
would have been no legal wrong II Ford had been
a partner Of Mullins and charged the State ten
times as much as he had for the goods. Mr.. Nre-
denburgh dwelt at considerable length on Mr.. Null
uns.s career and the character OF the witnesses
who would testify In his behalf lie explained the
aissnnearance of Mr. Mullins's bank balance Of
q 400 q, about the time the bookkeeper Murphy.
charged that Ford paid his commission, by
submitting checks aggregat'ng Sslo on the First
Nattona, Bank OF Jersey City payable TO Mrs. Null
lins who, with her family, were going 10 Florida.
He ridicued the idea that Mullins who transacted
a business of $4,000 year. should sioop TO
..smal potato deal with Barney" Ford.
The first witness for the defence Thomas +.
Woods otherwise known as Chip" bookmakers
clerk living In Brooklyn. He testified that he met
the bookkeeper Murphy at Alexander Island race
track last January. and that on March 3, while in
Washington Murphy induced him TO write letter
TO George Patterson. also racetrack follower, who
lives In Brooklyn. This was sent in care of third
person In Jersey City, and was as follows
Friend George: l want you TO see John Mullins
and see what he says about Murphy There is
chance to make 500 In two minutes Mullins ami
four men are likely to go 70 jail and Murphy is the
principal witness against them. III Mulns VIII pay
Nurphy's 81 900 bond he Will get out. Don't fail to
get a bet down on Caravan Inesday rear this up
Don't carry II around tilf.
George Patterson testified that he lived at No 3S
Dean-st BROOKLYN and that upon receipt Of the
letter he had gone to Mullins's store and told him
Of It. Mullins became angry and said Il want
NurDhy in New-Jersey TO show what scoundrel
he is I will not give him five cents
ss%vel N"%.york E rofse osee at No. la canast Law.
renee Winters. carpet buyer for the n Is Claiiin
Company; John W. Cornell. with " J. Sloane d.
York each testified hat furniture and carpets sup
Piled by Mullins Co.. for the Supreme Court rooms
we're worth the price charged The last witness was
niture OF No 800 Pearl,str New,York lie SAID ne
chairs supplied by Mullins Il Co. were OF a high
grade and that the price charged for them was not
The trial was adjourned to Moncay