Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-12
CONSPIRACY HEARING
GOVERNMENT ENDEAvoRs TO Es-
TABLIsH CONTRADICTIONS.
Witness Required to Explain Payments
Made to George E. Lorenz, .
Co-Defendant


of Crawford's presence on the witness
stand. began this morning The cross-ex-
animation of the defendant had not been
concluded up to late hour this afternoon.
Attorney Conrad. who is conducting the
cross-examination, directed his endeavors
today to attempting to show repeated con-
tradictions on the part of Crawford. The
defendant had testified that several confer
ences to which Lorenz and himself were
parties occurred between April 10 and April
20. 1902. According to the prosecution Lo-
REM did not reach this city until April 16
was proved that April IS. 1902, Crawford
addressed a communication to a company in
New York asking if Lorenz had called there
April Is, II or 10.
Acceptance of Money From Lorenz.
The defendant was again required to ex-
plain in detail why he had accepted money
from Lorenz. and to tell what interests To-
REM had here that needed looking after by
Crawford
After Crawford had stated that his duties
as general manager of the Postal Device
and Lock Company included the payment
by MIN OF the obligations of the company.
Major Conrad took the view that Crawford
should have RENTED promptly to Lorenz.
without being compensated for SO doing by
Lorenz This view was combatted by the
defense o
The trial will consume the remainder of
this week. and may continue into next week
Although the proceedings today were for
the most part dull, the attendance in the
court room was large.
Defendant Again on Stand.
When the hearing was resumed this
morning the defendant took his place on
the witness stand for continuation of cross
examination by Maj. Holmes Conrad spe-
ciai counsel for the government Crawford
mad stated that several conferences were
held by Lorenz and himself at tn Raleigh
Hotei between April 10 and April 25 1902
Maj. Conrad showed that Lorenz registered
a. the Raleigh April 16 and left April IL
Counsel seemed to think 1t strange that
crawford. under the circumstances couId
nave had several conferences with Lorenz,
especially In view OF the fact that April
Is, 1917, Crawford addressed a commune
cation to the company in New York that
mIainufactured fabricoid. asking If Lorenz
nouncing that he distrusted Lorenz
Attorney Worthington objected to Mai.
Conrad arguing to the defendant.
am making statement of fact, upon
Wnich 10 base question:" Attorney Con-
rad replied.
There is no occasion for making a state
ment OF fact. the court ruled.
Counsel called the attention of the de-
PENDANT to the alleged fact that the latter
had written letter to Wade Chance pres
ident of the Postal Device and Lock Com
pany, setting forth that Lorenz had a great
advantage. and that the Postal Device and
LOCK Company could not secure the satch-
els contract from the Post Office Depart
ment without Lorenz Attorney Conrad
W., wanted TO knoW how Crawford reconciled
his letter to- Wade Chance with that to the
1apricoid company, in which he expressed
distrust of Lorenz. The defendant replied
that he did not think the two letters were
IIn
done Lorenz an injustice in the letter to
the fabrfcoid company, for he discovered
later that Lorenz had not called at the
office of the fabricoid company in New
York.
Speaking of a letter written by Crawford
on House of Representatives" paper At
torney Conrad remarked:
Mr.. Worthington asked you if you were
In Congress"
II never made such an accusation as that
against him" Attorney Worthington hast
ened to say.
Crawford explained that, his memory hav
ing refreshed. he recalled that Mr. Polk
who did work for members of Congress
had House Of Representatives. papers at
the offices occupied by Polk and Crawford
On his direct examination. 1t was said
Crawford testified that he was about the
Capitol a great deal, and may have written
the letter while there.
Attorney Conrad devoted considerable
time to cross-examinng Crawford regard
Ing the details of the visit he and Lorenz
made to Hartford, Conn, In September.
1902. and as to how long Crawford and Lor-
enz were together there.
Regarding Payments to Lorenz.
Mr.. Crawford. please state clearly and
fuiiy why Lorenz made payments of money
to you" Attorney Conrad directed
Again the defendant stated while dining
win Lorenz at Harvey's, on one occasion,
Lorenz brought up the subject of paving
Crawford for looking after his interests
mere mat was long before the satcheIs
reply was that he could not very well look
out Tor him and at the same time repre-
sent the Postal Device and Lock Comnanv
Lorenz insisted that he would like to pay
CRAWFORD Tor looking after his interests
and said he did not see why Crawford could
not represent him and receive pay for so
doing. ~
The matter was next preached to the
DEFENDANT by Lorenz when they were To-
gether at Hartford. Conn. Crawford in
formed Lorenz that his share under the
agreement In connection with the satcheIs
contract could not be paid until the end
of the fiscal year. Lorenz then explained
that he was in the oil business. needed
cash. and would pay Crawford % per cent
of the amount sent. II Crawford would
make prompt remittances to Lorenz
I then agreed to accept the money"
Crawford further said. because Lorenz
had nothing to do; had gotten all /. could
OUT OF MIN TOT the FOStdi DEVICE and Lock
Company, and the responsibility of manu-
featuring the satchels rested entirely on
me-"
What interests of Lorenz's were you to
look after" Attorney Conrad demanded.
What interests did he have?"
He was afraid that ne would not get
as much as he ought to; that an expense
account might be run up against him."
Crawford made answer.
Attorney Conrad then attempted to show
that 1t was Crawford's duty as general
manager of the Postal Device and Lock
Company to make prompt remittances
without remuneration from Lorenz This
contention was vigorously opposed At
torney Worthington declaring that the
testimony was that Crawford was not re-
auired to make remittances until the end Of
the fiscal year.
Superintendent Bigelow Testifies.
The cross-examination of Crawford was
suspended sufficiently long this afternoon
to permit Eugene C. Bigelow. superinten-
dent of the W. H. Wiley Company of Hart
ford. Conn.,, to testify regarding the visit
of Crawford and LorenE to Hartford In
September. 1902, and to identify a Lamb
strap for carriers satchels.
Again taking a seat on the witness stand