New-York tribune., 1909-09-01
FURbONG TO THE BAR
BRIBERY THE CHARGE.
Magistrate Paroled in Custody of
Counsel Il 4fter Pleading Not Guilty.

Magistrate Henry J. Furlong. Of Brooklyn was
srrsigned yestsrday before Justice Crane. of the
Supreme Court, charged with bribery. He was
parole6 In the custody Of his counsel for a hear
ing on Tuesday morning The Justice issued war
rant for the magistrate early yesterday morning.
but IL not served as the magistrate volun-
t6rlv appeared The police had hand in the
case, and the magistrate escaped 'nuggine"
The investigation into the conduct Of the office OF
Magistrate Furlong began apparently several
months ago. Information laid before the
grievance committee OF the BROOKLYN Bar Associa-
tion. and II was upon this evidence that the war
rant was issued Yesterday The investigation was
taken up hy Robert II. Elder, Assistant District
o Attorney. while the magistrate away va
catou. While MIR. FurIone out or town his
wife died, and he did not learn the until his
return to Brooklyn.
The District Attorneys Office was interested IN
the case because OF statements made by Jacob j.
Gotthelf who was arrested on charges preferred
by She county and federal authorities. lie was
formerly the clerk for Rutherford W. Kathan, who
is serving term At Sing Sing FOR bribery In
connection with the case OF Louis Wolf. the rug
manufacturer and alleged pickpocket. kathan was
the leading lawyer az the Gates avenue police
court. where Magistrate Furlong presides having
succeeded 20 the magistrates business when Mr.
Furlong appointed 10 the bench
About two weeks ago Charles J. McDermott
chairman OF the grievance committee OF the Brook
lyn Bar Association, visited Mr.. Elder and laid
before him the allegations against Magistrate Fur-
long which had coma tn him. After conference.
Justice crane decided that he would sit as masis-
trate IN the case and hear the evidence against
ar. FJrlong The witnesses were AR. McDermott-
upop whose affidavit The justice acted. Gotthelf.
Ksthan. who was brought down from Sing Sing;
Mrs Florence Arnstein. Gotthelf's sister, August
Pollman and Marcus Plus. The hearings were in
secret
Early yesterday rnorring Justice Crane sent word
10 Mr. Elder and Martin T. Manton and Henry
Godfogle, Mr. Furlones counsel that he had
issued q for his the result
OF bis Investigations. He consented 20 with
hold the warrant from the police. and Magistrate
Furlong was communicated with. lie promised
&c he At the courthouse a. soon as the Gates ave-
nue. court adjourned. lie had already assured the
Justice that ne would be hand when wanted,
End had asked for permission 20 escape the rough
handling and 'mugging by the police.
II just 1890 O'Clock when the magistrate
and his lawyers walked into the courtroom, where
Assistant District Attorneys Elder and Leroy w
Ross awaiting them. The Justice was sign
ing rapers When ne saw the magistrate enter,
followed ay crswd. ne called him TO The har
Congressman C0Idfogle pleaded mot guilty for
his client, and the justice ordered the plea en-
tered in the papers.
we are glad this opportunity is have
the fullest inquiry into these charges" said the
lawyer. Judge Furiong courts the fullest IN
vestigation. We swat the fixing Of the time for
The examination in open court with confidence
Il move that the examination he held at 1880
O'Clock TUESDAY of next week" said Mr.. Elder
That IS agreeable TO US" replied the Congress-
man. ''and IN the mean time I suppose that the
Judge viii ne paroled in custody
-'Oh. certainly" answered the Justice.
Mr. Goldfoele said later:
Il have read all the depositlons IN this
case and am certain that there is nothing against
Magistrate Furlone"
The penalty for bribery, With which Magistrate
Furlong is charged. is ton wears Imprisonment
or 5000 fine or both. with loss or Office and dis
3 hility 70 hold Office in the future. The naEis-
trste's term runs until May !. 1911