New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31
ALL PLEAD NOT GUILTY.
BROOKLYN EX-OFFICIALs AND con-
TRACTORS ARRAIGNED.
ALL WE'RE PRESENT EXCEPT WILLIS AND
PHILIPS, WHO WERE REPRESENTED By couN-
sEr-coPIEs OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BY
THE GRAND JURY TO RE MADE.

sEI-CoPIEs OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BY
THE GRAND JURY TO RE MADE
The nine men indicted for crimes alleged 70 have
been committed under the administration OF MaSor
-Wurster were arragned before Judge Aspnah III
Rrookvn Yesterday morning. Ex City Works COM
missioner Willis and Police Commissioner "iiiafh
E. Philips took advantage OF the fact that they
were indicted for a misdemeanor TO appear pS
counsel only
Willis and Philips indicted Jointly Tor con-
spiracv. When their names were called De Lancey
r Nichol informed the Court that they would plead
not guilty. but wished permission TO chahse inc
ploa II desired In ten days and TO demur 10 the
Indictment Mr.. Nichol also demanded copy OF
the Grand Jury minutes.
District Attorney Marean objected 10 this' ou'
Judge Asphalt granted the permission For rear
the press should gain access TO the evidence MI
Marcan insisted that the defendants ne orue'e" W
inspect the evidence In his office
Charles j. Patterson on behalf of former Deputy
CITY Works Commissioner Robert w. fleldins' ike
wise insisted that they have the minutes.
Judge Asphalt asked how this case differed rom
that Of the indicted Coroners. and Mr. clark rephen
There are certain disclosures made before the
Grand Jury which involve others than those ihoc'-
cd and | would not care TO have these DISCLOSURES
sent ont from the Office unless Your Honor sees III
to do It,"
Judge Asphalt did not Think with Mr., Clarke that
the statute prohibited him from aIo" NE N0P'0' VI
tho minutes 70 be given 10 the defeHuahls. ,- -,
This evidence was taken behind closed door,ss py
the Grand Jury. n relic OF the Middle ages ne
said These men know nothing ABOUT inc eNl.
dence upon which they are indicted In the interest,"
OF Justice they should have not only Inspection Out
A copy of the minutes. and shall so ordcr.
When Fielding arraigned he lookei caIeworn
and nervous He pleaded not guilty. Mr. Matean
said that the trial OF the indicted men was 10 oeg,
on ApriI H. Mr.. Patterson objected to the snort
time for preparation. +, 49, .,..or"
THE Court has something TO say In the mater
said the Justice There arc four or I'VE mufG te
cases to appear before and they Will occupy tne
attention Of the Court until vacation DOUBT
whether Judge Hurd or myself would consent TO try
any OF these cases - -,,,.
Joseph r. Clark William r. Leaycraft Frederick
Milne and Oscar Knapp pleaded not guilty IN turn.
NJ. l.. Towns for Milne asked when the trlals
would begin. Mr.. Clarke replied that he presumed
he would have to apply TO the supreme Court 10 20
have the cases tried there. Justice Aspinali sald
he had refused try the cases and would con-
suit with Judge Hurd about them Mt Marean
said he would make an application to the Supreme
4. Lawrence Jensen and William Golf then plead
ed not guilty. . ,,.,,.. r,,,,,,,o, Tho
man who had the Wallabout Market contracts. we're
before tho Grand Jury yesterday. Michael }. Dady
Mad declared that he cleared the Hampstead ponds
under the direction OF De NarOna. Frank Keller,
OF Controller Pamer's office. was another witness