The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Colonel Smith, in Contra
vention Of Maryland Au-
thorities, Charges That a
Bribe Was Offered Sheriff.
LATTER MAKES DENIAL
Claims He Was Misquoted-After
Heated Argument the Reports
Of Former Trial at Baltimore
Are Admitted.


afternoon was the two chief character
George Klein, jr., the escaped insane
murderer from Baltimore, Nd, in the
Alexandria county court house at Fort
Myer Heights yesterday. The morn
ing session was devoted to the
hearing of arguments relative to the
admission OF the papers from Baltimore,
showing the disposition OF his case by
the Maryland government. In the after
noon a paper prepared by the sherih,
John Palmer, and sworn to by him was
also read. in which the sheriff alleged
that he had been met by the superin-
tendent of the insane asylum, who Of
fered him any sum Of money If he would
only take Klein into custody. This an
nouncement created considerable excite
ment in the courtroom. and came as a
decided surprise to the Maryland dele
cation. Later the sheriff announced that
he had been misquoted in the document,
although he failed to make such decla-
ration in open court. After decidedly
stormy session throughout the afternoon
the court adjourned at o'clock to meet
at 10 O'Clock Monday morning. when it is
thought the matter will be finally set
tied. Yesterdays session was decidedly
q Maryland one. the lawyers from the
Monumental City scoring decided VIC
Klein at the close of court was held in
$1,000 bail for his appearance.
Accompanied by Relatives.
Yesterdays session of the court was
the most Interesting and important
hearing since the case was opened.
The accused man arrived at the court
house early accompanied by his wife,
father. and sister. Throughout the entire
trial he sat rigid as rock. paving not
the slightest attention to anyone. Not
emily greatly interested in the matter
and at times when remarks were made
by the attorneys for the prosecution
she would talk out to the court in any
thing but a pleasant voice.
After considerable preliminary work
the case was opened by the attorneys
for the defense, Colonel Smith and
Judge Pelham, both OF Alexandria. Va.
who attempted to stop the admission of
the papers presented to the court by
District Attorney Sopher. of Baltimore,
showing the evidence gathered at Klein's
trial IN the Monumental City, the YER
dict and the commitment papers to the
orxy1,, na.h frfo NUT,
game fight to prevent Judge Love from
making this evidence admissible. but
after a heated argument were defeated,
the court holding that the papers should
be made part of the evidence. The bat
tie dragged along wearily for some
hours, until shortly before IL o'clock,
when the defense. through Colonel
Smith, produced a paper containing the
return of Sheriff Palmer to the appli-
cation of the Maryland authorities for a
writ Of habeas corpus proceedings.
The colonel read the paper in loud
voice, the text OF which follows:
Without Fathers Sanction.
This respondent for additional and
amended return to the writ issued in
this proceeding. says:
Il. That he is informed and believes
that the said petition and the writ is-
sued thereon was filed and sued out BY
the board Of managers of the Maryland
Hospital for the Insane without the
knowledge and consent of the said Geo.
Klein, and that when he was informed
OF such action he refused to sanction
such action. but disaffirmed it, and de-
niles that the board of managers of the
Maryland Hospital have any right TO
proceed for him in such form.
''2. That the original warrant of ar
rest under which he had the custody OF
George Klein was issued at the instance
Of Thomas F. Hogan, as agent for the |
Maryland Hospital, and that he is the |
same Thomas F. Hogan whose affidavit |
Is filed in this proceeding. wherein 1t is |
claimed and alleged that Klein is ille-
gaIly restrained of his liberty by virtue |
Of the warrant issued upon the oath of
Thomas F. Hogan. acting as representa-
ssye O. the board OF managers. who now !
claim that the detention of Klein is ille-
gal under that process, and that he
should be released.
Alege Money Was Offered.
.3. This respondent is advised and SO |
believes that the real object of this
is not to restore the said
George Klein to liberty. The purpose
md intent is to obtain possession of his
person and remove him from the terri
torial limits of this State to the State
pf Maryland, and there detain him in the
custody of the board of managers of the
Maryland Hospital for the Insane: that
DR.. J. Percy Wade. superintendent of
he board of managers of said hospital.
rfsited the county of Alexandria, and
lad several interviews with this re-
Ipondent relating to the apprehension of
aeorge Klein, in one of which he stated
hat money was no object, and that IL
he sheriff would arrest Klein and turn
i'm over to the authorities of the Mary
and Hospital for the Insane they would
,ay him any amount OF money. I
"a. That this respondent has been ac-
ua!nted with George Klein for many ,
ears, and part of that time lived in the
anne neighborhood with him at the
eme distance; that In the Judgment and