The sun., 1901-02-27
Latter Declared That Accuser's
Statement Was a Lie.
SAYS HEARN WAS DRUNK
Committee Has Heard All the Testi-
mony and Will Make Its De-
cision on Thursday
Morning.
...n f,orre,pondent Of The Sun.

staff Correspondent Of The Sun.
poyer. Feb. 26.--The investigation of
tho IIcarn alleged bribery case came up
this morning before the committee APP
nmnted last week and ended in iizzlc'
RlpGELY DESERTED HEARN.
The committee composed of Repre-
sentative Holcomb, chairman; hepre-
sentative Baynard, secretary and Repre-
sentatives Moore, Clark and Shallcross'
ras called in the House at 1912. There
was considerable delay in starting the
Investigation because Representative
Hearn, the "star" witness, could not De
found. Finally he arrived and was ac-
companied by one Of his counsel, Alex
andcr NJ. DAILY. Henry Ridgley, the
other attorney who Mr.. Hearn had pre-
viously stated was one OF his counsel,
had apparently deserted him and TINS
supposition was sustained by the an
nounccment by Mr.. DAILY, who stated
that he and John Ii. Hutton represented
Mr.. Hearn. Philip Q. Churchman
Frank III. Davis and James Ill. Hughes
were present in behalf of the COMMITTEES
The investigation attracted large
crowd and every seat and all the stand
ing room outside the railing We're takeI
plp. Among some of the prominent per
sons were former Sheriff John Il. Tay
lor, the Rev. +. Burgette Short, y. Q
Moore, Sylvester ID. Townsend, William
I'll. Moystin, Edward NJ. Hearn, forme
Judge David L. Marvel and Benjamin
Nields.
MIR. 1EARN TESTIFlES. TX.
Mr.. Hearn appeared i'll at ease durin
the interval that his attorney was talk
ing. After being sworn by Chairma
Holcomb, Mr.. Hearn made the statemen
that on the evening Of February is, o
the train leaving Dover at 5.12, he wa
: approached between Farnhurst and Wi
mington by Representative II. Rees
Layton, who said: DO you know tha
Addicks is to be elected some of thes
days. Twenty-six votes will elect o
Thursday next. There will be $500 {
$4,000 in it if you or some other DEM
erat stays away. If you wish it l WI
bring over a third party"
In further examination by Mr.. Dal
Mr.. Hearn said that he reported the Co
yersation to the Democratic caucus al
was advised by his fellow Democrats
keen the matter secret. He also to
the alleged conversation to Matfcl
Short. When questioned further Hea
said that he was also told that The
will be $500 or $500 in it il you nev
vote for the Regular Republicans"
this he said he made no answer.
Here Walter II. Hayes informed t
chairman that until that time there W
no one to represent but since Mr.. La
ton's name had been mentioned he u
Joseph l.. Cahall represented Mr.. l.;
ton. Mr.. Hayes then proceeded with
cross-examipation. Mr.. Hearn 81
that he had not said to Harry Is. FRET
man: sNo member of the House oifel
it," meaning the bribe.
Mr. Hearn then told that on the mo
ing after the publication of the allei
bribery, at the breakfast table at
Bayard House, Mr.. Layton said to n
Walter you have made Ounce OF ye
self" Mr.. Hearn replied:. Il bellev
have." Mrs. Ford, the wife Of the
prietor, who was present, jokingiy St
-'Mr. Layton, 1 believe you did I'd
TO this Mr.. Hearn replied: NO!
Layton would not be guilty of anyti
of the kind" Mr.. Hearn made SIN
remarks to Miss Carrie Ford. He de
that he said in the presence OF
KnSns 1T was not member OF
House who approached me-"
MR. GILES TELLS OF A IRE
LAR; GHOST STORY.