New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-21
BRYAN WANTS TO PAY 1T.
Seeks Court Order Before Giving
Hrs. Bennett $50, 900.

,lew-Haven. conn. June 2n.-Wiarn J. Bryan
came 20 r<es-TIarcn to-day To attend nearing III
the Probate Court IN connection with his position
as executor Of the estate OF the late p 5 Bennett
,f the firm Of Bennett. Sloan & Co. OF New-York.
The hearing was ordered On the application OF Mrs.
Grace Im0gene RcnHert, widow, requesting that
the count direct the executor TO turn over 10 her
the sum OF SO go which, by the terms OF the Will,
was left 20 the widow outright It set forth in
the application that the money was IN the hands OF
9i-. Sloan. Ny. Benefits former partner, and
that he was ready TO pay IL under proper authority
Tho $1,000 tccuest is not involved in the legal fight
between MI Bryan AMI Mrs. Bennett. which is TO
come before the Connecticut Supreme Court of
Errors this week.
The proceedings opened with the reading OF the
application for The bringing of the funds from the
estate into the jurisdiction OF Connecticut from
New-York and for The payment Of $1,000 to the
widow. When Judge 1. ". CIeaveland asked II
there were any objection % the granting Of the
application. Lii. Bryan said:
So FAR IS tie payment OF the $4,000 the widow
is concerned. l oriy willing to do that but
! am anxious to do All desire is that such an
have arranged to do this. and will deposit the
money here, although Iscannot understand why an
order should be Issued, since have gwen a oolid
IN this State AS long as 1 aIn responsible for the
money | do not see any reason Tor such an oTdtr,
will be about $i55.0 that can be paid over l
really DO not why such an order as Is asked Tor
should be issued.
Judge Henry stoddard. counsel for Mrs Bennett.
replied:
1t is the usual procedure order funds that are
in another State brought the jurisdiction OF
this court when the estate is here and they should
be brought here at che earliest possible moment
We say that there is special reason for the ORDER
because these funds OF a peculiar character
suppose that while the money IS held by Mr. bryan
IL is deposited In trust company In New
York. but I don't know anything about that
trust company. do not want to take any chances;
We have already paid out about $3.50 Tor a Dohu
for Mr.. Bryan and i do not think we ought 10 pay
any more bond premiums. II he were paying 1t
o: his own pocket. it would be o. h
After some further remarks about trust com
panies by Mr.. Stoddard judge cleveland said:
II the funds OF the estate brought into Con-
nccticut, M. Bryan can. Of course, deposit them
with trust company here in his own Name
'Oh, yes" replied Mr.. Stoddard. I'VE all know
about our trust companies IN this State. and all
We want is TO bring the here. subject to the
courts order" .
Henry G. Newton. counsel for Mr. Bryan. said
the latter anxious 10 all claims and the
legacy OF the widow. the only objection being the
implication that such an order from the court
necessary.
the money at his pleasure shall protest,
said Mr.. StOddard.
After Judge cleveland informed by counsel
FOR both sides that there was no question raised
as TO the executors right 10 out the widows
legacy Immediately after the debts. and charges
OF the paid, the Judge said that hs
was inclined issue the order asked for. and
at his suggestion the attorneys agreed 10 consult
This order will be submitted 10 the court probably
tomorrow. Mr.. Bryan returned TO Ne|-fork this
afternoon. but expects TO come 10 New-HaVen
again tomorrow.