New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-28
RRCOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT
THE COMPANY NOT TO Re PREVENTED
FROM OFFERING A REWARD.
GRAND JURY BEGINS ITS PROBING INTO
THE MALICIOUS REPORTS RE-
GARDING IT.

sources Of the malicious rumors concerning the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company was taken up
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. and was continued
until 5. when the Grand Jury adjourned without
determining anything There were several wit
nesses yet TO be examined. and the Grahu jury
thought Il expedient In view OF the length or time
1t would take TO question them and to come 10
vote. to postpone the until II o'clock this
morning.
Among those who were subpnnaed or came 20
volunteer their testimony yesterday were Presi-
dent Rossiter. who was accompanied TO the DIS
trict Attorneys office by William F. Sheehan ana
by Colonel Timothy S. Williams the secretary ana
treasurer OF the company: f. S. Hooey. a broker
Of No Is Broad-st: Elijah Smith. broker. OF No
n Broadway; Talbot j. Taylor, of the brokerage
firm Of Talbot J. Taylor Co. and Edward -
Jones the films manager: j. S. Bache. OF j. .
Bache G. Co. brokers: Thomas Keith, a news
paper man: Joseph Leary. a telegraph operator In
the Office Of j. s Bache Co.. and Herbert b. FAX.
manager for j. S. Bache & Co. There were also
present in behalf OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
COMPANY Delaney Nicol and John d. Lindsay.
of the law Arm OF Nico, Anable & Lindsay.
Mr. FALK WAS INsIsTENT.
Mr. Falk was among those who volunteered their
testimony. There could be no doubt about that.
His arrival was unexpected. 1t was about o'clock
when a detective arrived at the Grand Jury room
with Mr. Leary the teegrapher Close behind came
Mr. Falk. He tried to enter the Grand Jury room.
but repulsed. He protested that as manager
OF the office Of j. S. Bache & Co. he could testify
to matters to which the telegraph operator could
not and he said he must be allowed to TESTIFY IN
order to protect the rights Of the firm. Again ad-
mission was refused. At this he insisted so strong
~ that subpoena at last made out for him
and he was taken into the room.
Mr. Rosster was the first witness to be heard.
II is reported that Mr. Bache at first refused 10
answer the questions asked him. and also refused
to produce his books. but being warned against
,ba Of n
relented Mr. Bache. 1t IS reported. was accustomed
TO receive orders and commissions from James R.
Keene When seen later Mr.. Bache declined TO
talk about what he had said before the Graho
Jury Edward D. Jones was equally silent, as
were all other witnesses who were asked about
the proceedings. James r. Keene was seen uptown
in the evening. All he would say was nope
thew will find out all they wish 10 know
After the adjournment Of the Grand Jury
O. long consultation was held in the office OF
Assistant District Attorney Unger. There were
present besides Mr. Unger. William F. Sheehan'
John D. Lindsay De Lancey Nicon, Assistant DIS
trict Attorney O'Reilly and Assistant District At
torney Mcintyre. Mr.. Sheehan was asked II ne
cared to make statement relative 10 the prosresS
of the case before the Grand Jury and as TO the
line Of testimony given. He answered: i VIII
saw nothing now Now that the matter has been
+akan coenizance Of by the Grand Jury. II is I'M
lawful 10 disclose anything that has been developed
before that body and illegal to make any comment
or statement bearing on the case. nave saiu
nothing since the case has been before the "rHhu
Jury and Will say nothing until they dispose OF 1t
II you see anything imputed TO me ABOUT tnls MAJ
ter put II down untrue.
After the meeting Mr.. Unger said: II do not
think It is likely that the Grand Jury viii conclude
It's investigation of the case tomorrow we nave
about a dozen or more witnesses to examine
II was reported last evening that some OF the
reports about the company came frst from BOSTON,
cnA l.
Colonel williams said yesterday that no statement
NJ the company's condition would be made public at
this time for the reason that the report up 10 Janu-
AIRY next would soon be ready. and this statement
would be satisfactory than any partial report
that might be issued at this time He added that
II would be good policy to make report al TINS
time when the Grand Jury conducting It's In
vestigation President Rossiter was quoted az say
ing: IAN these stories TO the detriment OF the
70 any one who Will take the trouble to visit
Brooklyn and inspect the lines as they are ho" ;
six months brs pFase excep for its pCssb
but 1t unjust to expect US 10 transform the
lines we acquired all In day.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit officials who offered
. reward OF s25 900 for information which VIII result
in the conviction OF persons who have been circu-
lating false reports about their property showed
pluck and grit yesterday when their counsel de-
clared that they ready TO pay that sum OUT
OF their own pockets II the Court should decide
that they must not company funds for the pur-
pose This declaration was made in open court.
Justice Gdersleeve. in Chambers. in the Supreme
Court had signed order directing the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company 10 show cause why an IN
function should not issue restraining the corpora
Jard The order was obtained by Byron r strat,
kePh,aH q Of 9'T Warren + Alien sockhoder in the
company who declares that the offer Of such a
ton and is not matter within the discretion OF
the directors. FIX Lieutenant Governor William F.
COMPANY appealed to Justice Gildersleeve to hear
argument at once as the stock Of the company
change by the order. Justice Gildersleeve made
the order to ho% sT paT of the
Court, where the argument was heard Mr.. strat-
ton objected to gTng on % %o On 'e al
ne ' cam 81 Show said Mr. sheeban That this aRp
5s order %oad be asked for Was on
Stock Exchange an 5Ggr ago THIS man h Aa
the Grand Jury to-day to seek the punishment OF
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company II we are de.
barred from paying reward for the detection or
SrnS the offenders to Justice My Clients seek 10
protect the credit Of the company and It's life. 1t
hands Of a receiver That rumor affected our stock
With all due to- this Court f say that NO
our an in our pockets and Paying s Tfwa a
it out OF our private pockets If necessary"
SHARES NEWLY BOUGHT.
Mr.. stratton declared that his client owned shares
in the company before the offering Of the reward
although 100 shares had only been transferred to
him yesterday. Mr.. stratton then said 1t
would be a most unusual thing to hear argument
on such a case at short notice. and Justice Beck
man adjourned the hearing until to-day and d.
rected that the case be placed at the head Of the
calendar
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