New-York tribune., 1902-02-15
DADY HERE, DENIES CHARGE
HE SAYS HE MADE NO AGREEMENT
WITH GUDEN.
DECLARES HE is READY FOR ANY IN
NEsTIGATION-CONFERs WITH THE
SHERIFF AND JACOB BRENNER

SHERIFF AND JACOB BRENNER.
In the calm unfiinching manner that Is char
acteristic of the man. Elections Commissioner
Michael J. Dady yesterday faced the storm of
Indignation that has arisen in the Republican
party in Kings County over the actions of
SherlH Guden, who is supposed to be 'Dady's
man Mr.. Dady arrived from Cuba on the
steamer Santiago at noon He declared that un-
III he could study the happenings during Ills
absence he could not give out any extended
statement He promptly and emphaticalIy Ge-
MED. however, that he had ever extorted an
agreement from Sheriff Gudcn by which all the
proceeds of the Sheriff's office over $4,000
year were to go to Mr.. Dady
IF desired the profits of the Sheriffs Office"
he said Il need not have gone to the trouble
OF making corrupt arrangement with Guden
OF the kind indicated by Bert Reiss. 1 could
have had the nomination for Sheriff myself and
taken ali the salary fees of the office. Resss
statements absolutely false in every par
ticular.
The nearest l came to having any agreement
with Guden when he called me up the
telephone the day before 1 went to Cuba. He
told me that he was being pressed to make ap-
pointments. We'll. what do you want of me!'
asked I want your advice, said the Sheriff
Then replied: 1t will be a favor to me, Guden.
II you don't make any appointments until 1
come back from Cuba"
Speaking of the investigation of the Guden
case by Governor OdelI Mr.. Dady said:
Il am sorry that I was not present at the
hearing before the Governor. l am glad he has
been making investigation. ! am his
decision will be just. l now back in Brook
lyn. where any can find me- and shall he
here for some time. If Governor Odell decides
to send for me, I shall he glad to go to Albany
and tell all | know about Sheriff Guden, his
nomination and election"
Mr.. Dady told that Sheriff Guden had
admitted saying that he had made an agree
ment with Dady.
If Guden made that statement" said Mr..
Dady. he did it to try to stave off an agree
nent that the other side trying to force on
him. You'll find that the whole trouble was
caused by the efforts of our enemies to get
patronage.
Il shall he glad to appear before any COM
mlttee, and, under oath. tell all that I know
about this affair" he said. when told that the
Republican organization had appointed in
dependent committee to look into the charges
against Guden and himself Il have absolutely
nothing to conceal, and shall be only too willing
to meet any gentlemen at any time or any place
in reference to this subject"
It was with hearty and good natured laugh
that Mr.. DadY learned of the movement. begun
on Thursday night to regenerate the Republi
can party and defeat him and other leaders at
the primaries, and thrust them into obscurity
They're going to purify the party they?
Good, good / shall do all ] can TO assist them
] am heartily in sympathy with any movement
that is looking to benefit the Republican party
The more action We can get at the primaries. the
better"
Mr.. Dady added that on account Of his grow
ing business interests. ne had decided some time
ago to retire from politics absolutely. but that
he had now changed his mind. He declared that
he would not retire under fire, and would re-
main in the fight to discomft those who had
planned his downfall
Mr.. Dady's entrance TO Brooklyn was quiet
Only his wife and daughter We're at the pier to
meet him. They went at once to the Clarendon
for dinner. after which Mr.. Dady went to his
office and plunged into a of private bust
ness. Last night he had a long heart 10 heart
talk with Sheriff Guden. He also Jacob
Brenner. chairman of the executive committee.
other leaders.