Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
OBJECTSTOTH BOOKS |
Counsel for Mr. Stutler Before
the Commission ers.
ALLEGED INACCURACY|
THE ENTRIES NOT REGARDED As
CORRECT
Close of Hearing on Charges Of Black
mail Expected MISREPRESENTATION
Of Mr.. Robinson.
ALLEGED INACCURACY

The closing session Of the Stutler inquiry
will probably be held Monday morning In
the event that Mrs. Royal Robinson, wife
OF tho man who preferred the charges or
administration and blackmail against
Superintendent Stutler, is able to appear be-
fore the Commissioners and testify as to
her knowledge of certain allegations made
py MIR. Robinson.
The Commissioners held session this
morning, when Mr.. Stutler and Attorney
Donaldson were present. Mr.. Donaldson
stated that his client would waive the cx-
animation of Mr.. Bayley, and 1t is under
stood that Mrs. Robinson will be the only
additional witness called to testify before
the Commissioners. After her testimony Is
heard 1t is thought that the case will be
closed and that the Commissioners will
proceed to consider their decision the
inquiry.
Mr.. Donaldson this morning called the at
tention of the Commissioners to the ac
count on Robinson's books with Inspector
Beymer of the street cleaning department.
Mr.. Donaldson asserted that from Robin
sons books II appeared that his transac-
tions with Beymer. who was one OF Robin
sons witnesses against Superintendent
StutIer. had been much greater than Rob-
fnsor had stated them to be at previous ses-
sion of the investigation.
Objects to Admission of Books.
Counsel for Mr.. Stutler then objected to
the consideration of Robinson's books in
connection with the charges OF blackmail
against Stutler. Mr.. Donaldson declared
that the entries on the books should not
be considered because of the difference in
the date OF the alleged transactions as
stated by Robinson and as shown by the
entries on the books. The attorney argued
that the evidence of an accomplice, as
Robinson was described to be In the al
nnaAh aOIn mol tran n.
petent evidence.
Attorney Donaldson informed the Com
missloners that counsel for Mr.. Stutler
would submit q brief on Mr.. Suffers be-
half as soon after the conclusion of the
inquiry as possible. The Commissioners
will then proceed with the consideration of
the testimony.
Mr. Robinson's Condition Improved
Friends of Mr.. Robinson. who was yester-
day reported to be critically i'll, stated to-
day that Mr.. Robinson's condition is great
~ improved. DR.. Dye. who is attending
Mr.. Robinson. today again declined to MAKE
any statement to the reporters relative to
his patients condition. but friends of Mr..
Robinson state that he Is much better.
The statement is made that wednesday
evening Mr.. Robinson suffered stroke of
paralysis of the right side. which produced
temporary aphasia. or loss OF memory.
During yesterday afternoon Mr.. Robinson
gradually recovered from the attack or
paralysis and his mental faculties became
clearer and his memory returned. 1t IS
stated that during the evening he had so
TAR recovered as to be able to call off GER
tain dates and alleged transe ctions to his
friend. Mr.. T. Conrad Dodge so that the
latter might verify them by Robinson's
books. 1t Is believed he will be able to be
out again within two or three weeks. 1t Is
confidently stated by his physician and his
friends that Mr.. Robinson's mind and men,
cry were In no way affected prior to the
stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Robinson Is expected to arrive in
Washington from Indianapolis late this
afternoon.
1t was mentioned today as singular
circumstance that so many of the persons
connected with the Stutler inquiry have
been Ill. In the first place Mr.. Stutler
himself suffered a nervous breakdown and
was unable to attend to his duties for about
two weeks. Inspector Dubant, who was
one of RObinsons principal witnesses
against Stutler. several months ago resign
ed his position. and. it Is stated, was Ill In
local hospital for several weeks. Maj.
Davis. who was also one of Robinson's wilt
nesses against Stutler. has been i'll for sew
eral weeks. so 1t Is stated. and now Mr.
Robinson is confined to his bed with an at
tack Of paralysis.