New-York tribune., 1910-11-24
INDICTED MEN GIVE BAIL
Fourteen Arraigned in Queens on
Graft Charges.
PROMINENT PERSONS NAMED
Investigation Passes Humorous
Stage and May Reach Men
Higher Up.

n was generally accepted yesterday by
accused, prosecutor and the general pub
lie that graft hunting In queens County
had assed the humorous stage Fourteen
citizens of that county, some or them oc-
cupyiny high places and all of more or
less prominence were taken into custody
on bench warrants and arraigned before
Justice Jaycox. in the Supreme Court. The
accused men were arraigned in the fol-
lowing order:
John NJ Phillips former under sheriff and
leader of the 1st Assembly District, four
charges of grand larceny in the first de-
gree, four Of grand larceny In the second
degree and one OF forgery in the second de-
gree; released in $4,000 bail.
Joseph F. Phillips, two charges of grand
larceny in the second degree for collect
ing money as court attendant when he
was employed the Long Island Rail-
road: released in 5000 bail
Patrick E. Leahy former Superintend-
ent of Highways, who resigned last sum-
mer when he was indicted for grand
larceny in connection with the building of
the culverts in which Phillips was also
Implicated, four charges of grand larceny
in the first degree and one of grand larceny
in the second degree: released in S.. 900 bail
Joseph B. Nelson, former chief clerk in
the Bureau of Sewers, four charges of
grand larceny in the second degree in con-
nection with the handling of the funds paid
for the inspection of private sewers: re-
leased in $4,000 bail.
Frank H Burke, general foreman in the
Highways Department, eight charges of
forgery in the third degree and twenty of
petty larceny. in connection with placing
the names of Tin horses and carts on
time sheets after they had been turned in
by foreman; released in s5.oo4 bail.
Peter NJ. Coco architect of the new
Queens County Court house, seven charges
of having accepted gratuities from con-
tractors working on the courthouse; re-
leased in 5000 bail.
John NJ. Cragen. justice of the Municipal
Court, who held the place of secretary to
President Gresser last year, four indict-
ments, charging forgery in the second de
gree. four charging forgery in the third
degree and four charging grand larceny in
the second degree; released in IS. 600 bail.
Robert L. kreuscher d hotelkeeper Of
Rockaway Beach, two charges Of grand
larceny In the second degree; as he is out
under bail on an old Indictment his arraigu-
ment was adjourned until Tomorrow.
George SeigeL leader or an organization
bearing his name. who drew pay for two
weeks as a laborer without giving any ser
vice In return, 1t is alleged two charges OF
petty larceny; released in $500 bail.
Anton Novotny, William Broome. Thomas
Loughlin, Felix Paglucia and James Der
mody, alleged members of the tin horse
and cart brigade, several indictments
charging petty larceny; all released in S5ot
bail each.
The action of Arthur C. Train, Special
Deputy Attorney General in the case OF
Nelson was a surprise. 1t was thought
that immunity would be extended to hin
because he has been considered valuable
witness both before the summer grand jury
and before the Commissioner of Accounts
owing to his intimate knowledge OF thf
working of affairs in Queens Rumors are
heing circulated freely that next week will
find the investigation reaching out after
men higher up