The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
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hearing. not having opportunity 10 cross
examine Arthur Holland. Tribune re-
porter
On objection. question relating TO
the message Mr.. Nash said Meinhoid
claimed 10 have received from the chlei
was allowed. after II had been modlhed'
Ii related 10 the Tribune reporters visit
10 the penny vaudeville place. All ques-
tions that did not directly connect the
chief with this visit were excluded, and
the examination OF Mr.. Nash by Mr..
CriSty proceeded.
.'when did you next see the chief?'
I'm this building"
'Who was with you?"
'Mr. Meinhod'
.Where?"
"In this building.
.What did he say 10 your
".Now a. you time. Put the whole
responsibility On Mr. CriSty. Give ~
40 the newspapers.' told him ~
was a shame and thought ne oushN 10
used right lie repeated his injunction
10 place the blame on Mr.. Crlsty.
A copy OF Mr.. Cristy's letter resigning
his position as censor was admitted.
though Judge Lyman said he thought II
inadmissihle.
Mr.. Nash said he saw Chairman Luther
and told him the facts, about the hap
penings at his place relating to the
strong pictures the chief wanted put
in. The same day he went TO Col Gross
Office and told his story
At this point, 1890 the board took a
recess until 1880.
At 2:02 the board reassembled and
Rev Mr. Crsty submitted the statement
ne promised IN the morning in reference
70 the Journal editorial as follows:
81 noticed IN the printed report OF the
testimony in the Tribune and Telegram
OF last evening the following question and
answer:
Question: Did anyone advise you 20
make this complaint public through the
newspapers?
"'Answer: The editor OF the Journal
IL wish 10 sag that | did not at the
time recognize the full significance Of the
question, and thought only Of the fact
that the publication was sought and not
offered by me to the papers.
I'm view OF the significance which
now see that question and answer have
been given. wish TO say that I intended
10 say that the paper and its repfesen-
tatives sought az n matter OF news the
privilege OF publishing any documents
] might be willing TO give them. and that
their urgency In this matter was TO my
-xsaiId- -nnlx-the- worthy desire 10 get the
exclusive privilege which newspaper has
a right 20 desire; but / wished to en-
phasize the fact that | did not offer my
documents 10 the Journal for publication.
'The editor OF the Journal therefore.
very properly In this mornings paper
disclalms any responsibility for my de-
cision to publish while / simply claim
that he gave me the opportunity as
matter OF news which he desired TO pub
lish as soon as I permitted"
Mr.. Lyman askcf be permitted TO ask
few questions r,4atlng TO the manner
IN which the Journal came 20 know Mr..
Cristy had the afridavits.
Mr.. Crlsty denied that he had rendered
them, but had learned today who II was
VINO told the Journal that he had the
affidavits. He did not name the man.
Mr. Baker objected to thts line OF dis
cussion, and IL was stopped
Judge Lyman cross-examined Mr. Mash
on his testimony az the morning secession
and witness denied that ne knew that his
license came from the board or police
commissioners.
"How many times were you criticised
by the chief OF police for your manner OF
doing busners?"
''Once or twice
wasn't the chiefs attitude critical
Didn't he blame you for the way your
business was being conducted?"
mo, SIR
DIDN'T he threaten to try to have your
Hcense revoked II you didn't properly con-
duct your business?"
''No SIR"
Didn't nc cay that you must stop giv-
ing complaint?"
mo SIR"
''Didn't the employment OF Mr.. Crlsty
rome about by the criticisms OF your bus
lness made by the chief?"
NO SIR"
''You understood that Mr.. Cristy's word
was TO be law over there7"
Yes ctr
''Why was Mr. Cristy employed7"
Because / didn't want uniformed men
coming in and destroying my business"
Your relations with Mr.. Cristy were all
6riendly and pleasant"
--ssI no f.alx ksaAus Mr. Criefv