New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29

The bill charging conspiracy TO per-
form the felony of bribery contained
three counts, directed at Senator Stanton
c. Pemberton. of Oakland, and ID. w.
Holstlaw. of Iuka, and Representative
Joseph S. Clark. OF vandalia. Capiases
were immediately ordered issued and
their bail fixed at $4,000 each. As soon
as the Indictment against Holstlaw had
been placed on the records States At
torney Burke moved that il be nolled,
and this was done
The bribery indictment against Sem
stor John Frederick. of Chicago, was the
last TO be read by the court A capias
also was issued for Broderick and his
bail fixed at the same figure as that of
Penberton and Clark
Sheriff Werner received word tonight
from Sheriff J. w. Eakin, Of Vandalia,
Fayette County. that Representative
Clark will be here on Monday in re-
Spouse TO the capias. Hugh Graham, at
torney for Senator Pemberton, says his
client will be here on Monday.
Wayman Sends Respects.
States Attorney Wayman of Cook
County called States Attorney Burke
over the telephone during the day after
hearing of developments, and said to
Burke:
Well, you have put one over on US,
haven't your
L don't know that you can call it put
ting one over" said Burke I'VE have
a few indictments, but we have not
much local pride down here"
The two prosecutors had friendly
and cooperative conversation.
States Attorney Burke believes the
confession of Holstlaw and the other
evidence before the Grand jury to-day
opens several new avenues for investi-
cation which probably will involve sew
eral members of both the House and
Senate, and would not be surprised to
have a number of applications fST I'M
munity bath tickets.
Three big gates to the field of corrup-
ton are thrown open: The Jackpot"
the furniture deal and the payment of
money for votes in the Senatorial con-
test State Attorney Burke says he is
satisfied the ramifications of corruption
in each OF these lines will make Spring
field the mecca of legislators for some
time to come
Subpenas for Tuesday.
Nothing is likely to develop before the
grand jury reconvenes next Tuesday.
Several subp9nas will be sent out on
the strength of the evidence to-day. ana
when Senator Broderick is placed on the
grill more sensational evidence is ex-
pected.
Under the Illinois statutes the crime
of conspiracy TO commit felony is
punishable by a term in the penitentiary
from enc 10 five years. or fine not to ex-
coed $1,000, or both The penalty for
bribery is confinement in the peniten-
tiary from one to five years.
Senator Broderick. Democrat, is we'll
known Chicago politician He was
elected to the state Senate in 1898 and
has served in the upper branch of the
Legislature continuously since that time.
Senator Pemberton is one of the best
known members of the Legislature. He
served his first term in 1896, and dur
ing the 1907 session acted as President
pro tenn. of the Senate.
Representative Joseph S. Clark figured
/ prominently in the investigation follow
! ing the confession of Representative
White in the Senatorial bribery case.
He is a lumber dealer of Vandalia, and
member of many fraternal organiza-
tions.
Senator Holstlaw also is one of the
prominent members of the Senate. He
has taken an active part in the proceed
ings of the upper branch, and is known
throughout the state. He is d director
OF several state banks.
The Furniture Deal.
The furniture deal dates back to the
regular session of the 10Th General
Pierson, of Wilmette, introduced a bill
providing for new chairs and desks for
the Representatives hall and the Sen
ate chamber. The measure was passed
but vetoed by Governor Deneen on
recommendation of Secretary of State
Rose, who insisted the new furniture
was not needed. Representative Pier
son renewed the fight in the 10th Cen
eral Assembly, and a resolution was in
troduced carrying an appropriation OF
/ S24 600 and providing for a commission,
which subsequently was named as fol-
| lows: Secretary OF State Rose, chair
man: Senators 5. c. Pemberton and
d. W. Holstlaw. Representatives l. j.
Pierson and J. 9. Clark.
Records of the commission show that
bids were not advertised for, but Rep
resentative Pierson, who acted as secre-
tary for the commission, wrote to sew
eral firms asking for prices and samples.
On January 10. last, the commission met
and awarded the contract to the Ford &,
johnson Company. Of Chicago. for which
concern the Johnson & Hatcher Furni-
ture Company, of Springfield, acts as
local agent. Otto FREEZER, Of Chicago,
was agent for the Ford & Johnson Com
pany, and, with A. B. Johnston, of
Springfield, local agent, concluded nego-
tiations Ford & Johnson submitted
the highest prices for desks, being so
more each than the figures submitted
/ by the Derby Desk Company, of Boston.
The contract provided for the payment
Of $4,000 upon the installation of the
furniture, the contract for which doubt
/ less now will be attached because of the
corruption charged
States Attorney Burke heard rumors