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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
SAY WILLETT GOT
$4,000 in ALL
Witness Explains Loans
Made to Candidate for
Nomination to Bench.

District Attorney Cropsey, at the trial
In Brooklyn yesterday OF William Willett,
former Congressman and a lawyer Of Far
Rockaway. who is charged with having
bought his nomination in 1911 for the Su-
preme Court. brought out the fact that
Willett borrowed $4,000 in all prior to the
election that year. Interest i'm the trial
was increased by the presence as witness
es Of John II. McCooey, chief clerk TO
Surrogate Herbert T. Ketcham and DEM
ocratic leader I'm Kings County; Surro-
gate Ketcham. Maurice e. Connolly, Bor-
ough President of Queens; Daniel Noble,
Surrogate OF Queens, and Bert Jay Hum
phrey Judge Of the County Court In
Queens.
In order 20 facilitate the trial, Justice
Jaycox ordered the trial TO continue yes
terday evening, beginning at 7:S0. Testi-
mony was adduced to show that three
days after Mr.. Willett borrowed $500
from Frank r. Merrill. OF Lawrence,
Long Island, like amount was deposited
to the credit of Joseph Cassidy former
Democratic leader IN Queens County, In
the Corn Exchange National Bank I'm
Long Island City. Cassidy is also under
indictment, charged with having accepted
money In order to bring about the nomi-
nation OF Willett.
Samuel r. Smith. president OF the Bank
OF Long Island and Jamaica, testified that
on October 8, 1911, Willett came TO him
and tried TO negotiate a loan for $4,000
with the bank. saying that he desired TO
be sure that he could get the amount
should lie need IT. The witness said that
Wiflett stated that he was seeking the
nomination for the Supreme Court and
desired the money as contribution to
the witness, said lie needed the money at
orce, as he would have 10 sit up and look
dignifled after receiving the nomination
Mr.. Smith said the loan was made on
October s, the day of the meeting OF the
Democratic judiciary convention.
In reply 10 a question by Justice Jaycox
Mr.. Smith said that Mr.. WiIlett told him
on his getting the money.
Harry G.. Heyson. president of the Ma
tlonal Bank OF Far Rockaway. testified
that Willett came TO the bank on Septem-
Der %. 1911. and negotiated $4,000 loan
for fifteen days.
Frank r. Merrill. a lumber merchant OF
Far Rockaway, testified TO making loan
70 Marinus Willett September %. 1911, OF
5000, and loan Of certificate OF nifty
shares OF Atchison preferred. According
10 the witness Willett told him that he
expected to receive the nomination for the
Supreme Court, was short OF money and
wanted the loan 10 use at the primaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
DOOM SENTENCE SENT
BY SPECIAL MESSENGER

that IL should quit in regard 20 the work
I was doing 10 stop the frauds on the
highway.
Q.-That is while the Court OF Impeach-
ment was sitting? Ayes.
The Court-Governor. how did you come
to appoint Mr.. Delaney?
Mr.. Whitman-He has already answered
that question, your honor.
The Court-Very well.
The witness (continuing)-Mr DELANEY
wanted this position. Mr.. Delaney and I
were friends. lie always told me. how
ever, that while he was friend. and he
was q friend OF Mr.. Murphy's. and II II
ever came to break between me and Mr..
Murphy. he would be for Mr.. Murphy,-I
knew that However. he Was very anx-
ious to get this place. and was more
anxious 10 get an homes, man and a COM
petent man as Commissioner OF the De-
partment Of Highways. because II was
they who had the expenditure OF Sc. 600 900
OF the taxpayers money OF this Highway
Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22

Odd you tell Murphy why you would
not appoint Mr.. Gaffney? A.-No, didn't
say so In so many words
Q-why didn't you? A,-Why. I would
not appoint him?
Q.-Yes. I told him: II don't think Mr..
Carney Is the best man for the place"
Q-Told him you thought he was dis
honest? A.-No.
Q.-Told him you thought he was
bagman? A.-No.
Q.-Told him that you thought he was
Murphy's collector? A.-No.
Or a blackmailer? A.-No, didn't
say any Of those things.
Q.-But the Senator from New York
Just told you those things? Al didn't
say any Of those things 20 Mr.. Murphy,
because ! was trying to get along with
Mr.. Murphy. and was anxious not 10
quarrel. parted and tried to be diplo-
matte and wanted TO be patient. l knew
that no matter who would appoint, un-
less Mr. Murphy was satisfied with the
appointment he could not be confirmed.
Q.-John VI. Delaney is a public official
Of the state, is he not? Ayes, sir.
O.-What Office does he hold? Al
recommended, as the Governor. the crea-
ton OF department OF economy and
efficiency, that was also recommended by
the Committee of Inquiry. Mr.. Delaney
was candidate for that place. L APP
pointed Mr.. Delaney TO II, but only when
I got Mr. Murphy TO consent to the con-
frnation Of John y. Carlisle for Public
Service Commissioner. for Commissioner
OF the State Highway
Q.-Now, Governor do you recall any
reference 10 Mr. Hennessy on the part or
Mr. Murphy? Ayes.
Plot to Gust Hennessy.
Q-Do you remember any attempts
made on the part of Mr.. Murphy in re-
gard to Mr.. Hennessy? AIR. Murphy
wanted me TO dismiss John A. Hennessy
as an investigator.
O.-About when--I don't mean the exact
date-when was that? Ale demanded
several times that l call of Hennessy
II was on account OF my refusing to stop
Mr.. Hennessy's Investigations OF the sraft
in the state that most OF my troubles
arose. We differed about the appoint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
CATCH Sc IN RAID,
LESS DOLLAR JOHN
Police Make Big Poolroom
Roundup, but Man They
Want Isn't There.

"rr for Mitchell" declared Dollar
John" LANCER, who has been known as al
au+boritv on poolrooms and similar
n,aces when the Mayor declared the po-
lice should keep all lawbreakers moving.
THE young feller's got the rlshe dope
and I'm going TO help him. said John.
Move often and quietly. Is my motto
DOLLAR John" lived up to his promise
an religiousy that since he made IL ne
has borne a strong family resemblance 10
q moving picture. He still ran his pool
room. the police say, but he seldom had
II two DAYS IN the same place. II might
be In any one Of the dozen places Jonn
had rented between the Battery and
Harlan and somehow when the police
thought they had him corralled his tall
lights were until yesterday always
showing around a curve. Like the
Irishman's flea, he was never under inc
thumbs when they thought they had him
there. His schedule was too fast.
Yesterday. however, some one either put
sand in tine carburetor or water In the
gasolene, for when the second race was
about TO start at Juarez Policeman Bish-
op. OF Inspector Gillens staff, grabbed
Morris Cohen, who was acting as outer
Guardian for a tenement house in East
10th street. Policeman Fultzman who had
been hidden with him on the third moor
OF the house, tried TO grab Samuel Ben
nett. the sentinel within the gates. Ben
nett was too quick, however and slammed
the door just as Gillen and dozen husky
reserves rushed in. They tried TO push
the door in with their collective beef,
but the door held, and an axe was neces-
gary. entrance being effected before the
dome" sheets, charts and other racing
paraphernalis which had been dumped
into convenient stove had been de-
stroyed.
In the room besides the doorkeeper were
fifty-six men, intent on studying the de-
signs on the wall paper and anxious to
exchange pleasantries with the unlimited
guests. Their merry tests were stilled,
however, when Inspector Gillen said, ITO
the house with theml'
What! they yelled in chorus. you
amt going to lock us up, are you, inspec-
tor? Say. have heart!'
But Gillen was heartless, and the nifty
four were taken into custody and booked
as dsorderly persons. Later In the night
court all were discharged
Though he bagged so many prisoners, the
largest number taken In a raid In months,
Inspector Gillen was not entirely happy
last night lie was In hopes OF catching
Dollar John" but none there was who
bore the slightest resemblance to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
MURPHY WAS AT BAY
BEFORE THE SENATOR

the bid Of Mr. Stewart. and wish you 20
ask the Governor, II it were not for the
Attorney General being in the negative
or have YOU examined him on that?
The Witness-Of course the contracts
of the Canal Board can speak Tor them
selves.
The Court was trying 10 learn, Gov
ernor. whether the attempt had preceded
or whether you followed it BY an exami-
nation Of the board itself?
telegram Acted as Bomb.
The Witness-I did not but was told
confidentialy by one OF the state ofhceFs
that my telegram caused a great deal OK
CONSERVATION and that ] had done IL lnho-
Gently and honestly. but I had never done
so wise and proper thing in my life as
sending that telegram.
By the court:
You know, Governor. as a matter Oh
fact the actual difference between the
bids that Mr. Stewart made. taken to-
gether as against the separate bids inc
awarding OF one Of the bids, there would
make a. difference Of matter Of $1,000.
is that right?
The Witness-Over $4,000.
Odd you ever investigate II? Al
was told that the Attorney General an6
several OF the other members were in
favor Of letting this man step out ana
that on the receipt OF my telegram IL
went out BY o TO 2, but there we're only
two members In favor Of having II go.
thought I talked it over with the Lieuten-
ant Governor and the Attorney General
and the superintendent OF Public Works.
They informed mel was Informed that
the contractors bid submitted was all
right and would save several thousand
dollars.
Mr. Whitman resumed:
Q.-You talked IL over with Mr.. Car
mody and Mr.. Peck? Ayes, sir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
Questions About O'Gorman.

you do what you are told hereafter
and don't take any action on matters that
don't concern you without comforting
with me.
He went or for a few minutes along in
that strain, and listened to him patient
ly, because Il was the first revelation
had OF the workings OF the Unseen Gov
eminent. When Mr.. Murphy finished l
told him I was surprised at what ne had
said to me: that had acted honestly and
in good faith 10 give a man whom l
didn't know a square deal, TO protect the
pockets of the taxpayers. and I said:
Il am sorry you have talked TO me the
way you have, because l want to tell you
now that when l go to Albany and be-
como Governor I am going TO do right and
am going TO be the Governor. and the
quicker you and I understand that. Mr..
Murphy, the better we will get along
He looked at mo and he said: 80 that
Is the way you understand III" | said:
yes" "Well, II you go along that line,
| can see where you Will end up, damned
quick
Q.-Let me Interrupt again, please.
When you said, 81 am going to be the
Governor" what did he respond7 Ale
said / would make hell OF a Gov
ernor. daughter
Magistrate McAdoo at this point raped
| loudly with his gavel)
o.-Dldn't he say further, "You are 60
Ing TO be Governor lIkn hell, you are?
Ayes. sir.
Q.-Those were his words7 Ayes, sir.
| After little more talk in that private
room L babe Mr.. Murphy good day and
want home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
Henry T. Gutter Dead.

Henry T. Cutter. who headed tho cor
poration which founded the Hegeman a
Co. drugstores. now the Riker-Hegeman
Company. died on Tuesday at his home
No. s7l Lexington Avenue. Apoplexy
caused death.
His wife, who was Miss Byland. OF this
city. survives. The funeral services will
be held tonight and the interment will
be made tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
MUNSEY TRUST REP0RI u
Company Still Has Hall Of .
sorbed Concerns Deposl"

rom Ire iflLln~
Washington. Jan. 1.-THE o.
which attended the failure OF tne
States Trust Company 70 ne w
Controller Of the Currency s's'. !,
the condition OF its affairs 81 W -
OF business on January H. 81 ~
time as the other banks snd trsH
panies in Washington. has no.
cleared up by the delayed NUS -
port by the Munsey Trust - 80
which sets forth what the stcck'os 10
tho IN fated United states IT,
pany were most anxious 10 h'' -
This report shows that OF ~
tically $4,000 deposits Of tns 80
States Trust Company taken O's ,,<,sr
Munsey Trust Company app q
half. or sS.623.iS5. still re'''
Munsey Trust Company LA, y
That Is the point when -. 10
cerned the stockholders ID M . .
states company. but they are So -
dark az TO whether the Ices ~
hair their deposits will opsrsts
the price to be paid by the 49, s..s,,s
Germ for their good will ana 40
far as can be learned. the na''a ~
pensatIon is stll subject Oh . 49,
between the directors OF INV
tons. rstf,>~
The Munsey Trust compsn! .,..,,s.s
tbs national banks to-day Ds.cspd'
the 100000 OF federal fano' .s,st,,i
the FORMER institution BY 49,
re,ary John SHELTON william a',,,s.s y
ma,eiy guaranteed by the L. o.
members OF the clesrins h'' r,,srs
,,onsl banks win in 'uIn, nm ~
payment 20 the Tressury' ,, ~ .
sew concern will be az ,.nl,st
draw Is per cent OF ,Hs a,css'ss
tho Treasury as colis's'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
CAFFNEY APPOINTMENT
CALLED A "DISGRACE.

oaHney Commissioner Of Highways II
Will be a disgrace to the State OF New
York, and II Will ruin your political ca
reer 80 the Governor. Don't you KNOW"
said the Senator to me, that oaffney 10
Murphy's chief baoman? Don't you know
he Is the man Murphy sends out to hold
up the eontraetors7 Don't you know that
hs 10 the man that held up my client.
James e. Stewart. for over stoo,oo And
he would have got away with Il II Stew
art had not come 10 me and that I went
TO Murphy, and read the riot act 10 Mr..
Murphy. telling him I would not stand for
that kind OF politics; that he had ~ stop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
0affney, and that n he didn't stop Gan-
ney, so far as his client was concerned,
he would expose HIM" He said:

ney, 50 far as HIS client was concerned,
he would expose HIM" He said;
I'm the face OF that. Governor. and
what you know, II you would appoint him
Commissioner Of State Highways your po-
litical career would be at an end When
he finished I leaned over the table, and
/ said: Senator, ! am glad TO have you
say that TO me. | am glad TO have your
opinion regarding this matter. have
told Mr. Murphy over and over again
that | would not appoint James +. Gaff-
ney Highway Commissioner. and | agree
with you that II did II would be a dis
grace 10 the State OF New York.
on the 4th OF March I had an appoint
ment TO see President Wilson in the
White House. When ] came out OF the
White House Mr.. Smith asked me if /
would not meet Mr.. Murphy in Senator
O'Gorman's room that night at o'clock.
/ said | would. | went there and met
Mr.. Murphy. There were several other
Democrats there. listened TO what was
said. and about II o'clock | left. as | had
had TO take the midnight train with Mrs
Sulzer and my staff to New York.
When went out of the room Mr.. Muir
ply followed me out 10 the corridor, In
the hallway, near the elevator. He told
me that he wanted TO get away TO Hot
Springs; that he didn't want TO go until
Albany matters were fixed up; that he
would like TO have me stay over In wash
ingt,n until the next day and see him In
the morning In the Raleigh Hotel. where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22

Q.-And you had no reason 10 oehoV'
Mr.. Delaney was a dishonest man WIEN
he applied for the placer A.-Oh, no
$50. I'm order 20 get the consent VI
the Chief-as Mr.. Delaney Calls iu-'"e
support OF the Senators. you gave '"s
other place to Mr. Delaney? A'-So
told Mr.. Delaney I would appoint UNI
Commissioner Of Efficiency and ECONOMY
and I would appoint Mr.. Carlisle, oo,h
OF whom had done very good work on INV
committee of inquiry, Commissioner OF
Highways. provided they would bo,h ue
confirmed he would have 20 bring me inc
positive assurance OF Mr.. Murphy tha'
would be done, otherwise would not con-
sent TO the nomination.
o-Goyornor Why was Reel remoVe'-
n. WAS removed by your order? Al re-
moved him.
O-From what position? A.-heei was
Superlntendent OF Highways under the o.
law. and he was held over
Peel Is Scored by Su'zer'
O-Why did you remove him?
Al removed Mr.. Reel because he was
ITO uost incompetent man I'm the state
,or tho nos,tion he had. | removed Mt.
Poo, because Mr.. Reel kept telling me
over and over again that ne was soihs 10
tell me the truth about the FRAUDS IN 'he
highways. and then when he tod me u
would set the state on ire. lie kept
coming and telling me the story out ne
nevsr told me the real story at all.
o-You believe he was both incompe-
tont and corrupt? Al would not want
70 say that Reel was cofrup' "''"oD'
absolute proof but I will say ne "aS III
competent and, what was more
O-You believe he was lnco'hPe'en'
-And what Is more he was iooA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22

o.-You were visiting the city In con-
nect,on with the Inauguration OF the Pres
ident Al was. During the luncheoh
told Senator o'Gorman that Mr.. Murphy
was putting tho screws on me ana
bringing 70 bear all the influence he could
TO have me appoint James r. Carney
Commissioner OF Highways.
Q--were YOU alone with the Senator
AZ the time? Ale and ! were sitting
opposite each other ~ one Of the little
tables in the Senate restaurant. The Sen
stor leaned over the table and in his
grim wayne looked At me in the face
and said. "Coverner, ~ you appoint Jim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
News Of Chiefs" Anger.

a At your Office AIT my Office NO
TX broadway. and observed that he was
very much excited ! had never seen "l"'
80 mentally rerturbcd. so as soon as Nv
came into my Office. his first expression
vas. "My God. Congressman "hat naNe
YOU done" I could not understand NM
said. John. what Is the matter win
voue I never saw YOU so worker "p >"
my life. What have ! done? What mas
banrenedo" He said: CONGRESSMAN, you
have spilled the beans. The chle'
wild. have never seen him so WORKED W
IN nv life. I am afraid everything Is q"
between YOU. Ny God 49,
q -Retveen you-that Is. you and the
chief? \. (continuing)-"My COD Con
rressman." he repeated again in breath
less way. why did YOU do II? smi.eu'
7 said: What have ! done. john Nha'
are YOU talking about? What IL the MAJ
,erq" lie said Didn't you send the 'eie-
gram Yesterday TO the canal board. !
said: yes" "Why did you do That lie
ranlied "Why did you do that? II mas
augered the chief more than An! 'h'"h
Else have ever known. lie wants 10 sec
you right away" ! said: why 'ohi'
that is the simplest thing in the "oriu'
7 put my hand over on my desk ana 'oo@
out. among some papers telegram "
George II. Mcclure.
o.-Was there anybody else IN 'ne
room besides yourself and Mr.. Deiane!
in your Office? A.-No.
Q.-But you were there wnile ne Na'
talking on the telephone? A-Then MI
Delanev asked me TO talk to Mr.. Murphy
which / did.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
A. N. BRADY TAX, 1884, 900
Executors Send Check to Pay
on $70,000,000 Estate.

Albany. Jan. IA check for s2.5S4,OOo in
payment OF the transfer tax on the estate
OF the late Anthony y. Brady was re-
ceived to-day by Controller Sohmer.
The tax was figured on AN estimated
valuation OF approximately sIo,Oo0,OO0 on
the estate. BY paying within the six
months limit. which would have expired
tomorrow. the executors saved the estate
$4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22

Any recollection is that that IL correct
o.-Now. Governor Sulzer. will YOU state
to the court. in narrative form. "nai
transplred I'm connection with that tee
gram. or with the proposed contract OF
as n result OF that telegram on that "a.
or the day following? A.-The next cav D
o.-Decenber l99 A.-Yes. John u. De
lsney called me on the telephone ABOUT H.
Q.-May / interrupt YOU moment GU
know John II. Delaney A-NerH wei
o-And YOU have known him TO- some
years Ayes sir.
Q.-And what was his business OF
patton nj that time. 20 the best o. YOU
KNOWLEDGE Ale was conncc'eu WV"
The New York TELEGRAM.
o-"Tho Morning telegraph isn't IL
A.-Yes sir. 100,
O.-Now. please continue Govern
Ale. came to see me after te'epno"'"s
me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22

tainly nobody 10 shield. I came mere IN
response TO the subpoena TO answer
truthfullv any questions you may ASK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-22
MURPHY CALLED STATE
EXECUTIVE TO ACCOUNT

positive that neither Stewart nor o'oor-
man saw you today" I said, why Mr.
Murphy, OF course am positive
Afterward I said. why are you SO
skeptical?" He said. This Is an impor-
tant matter; am handling 1t, and doh
want you or any other man TO interfere
He said. 'Tf you are going to begin this
WAY can see now where you will end as
Governor" He said:
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
|. S CHI OIL N OTE S

Helen Rub is absent from the FIRST
grade this week
The pupils of the first grade are
greatly interested in Halloween.
The kindergarten will have Hal
lowe'en party Friday morning
The third grade is getting ready foI
for a Halloween program.
Miss Heaton is explaining the map OF
Europe to her pupils.
Nina Stevens has left the third
grade
The fifth grade is decorating fol
Halloween.
Clarence Reid visited the kindergar
ten one day last week and Miss Pierce
had class after school, Clarence be.
ing inquisitive asked her what she was
doing. She told him she was teaching
the slow ones.
Marie Drouyor taught fourth grade
last week Miss Greenwood being absent
on account OF sickness.
Lois Huffman taught the third grade
Monday, Miss Price being sick.
FEET BAWL ! Friday, Oct. 30,
Marlette VS.. Yale at City Park. This
will no doubt be the fastest game played
on the local gridiron this season. Our
boys are in the best of shape and "Pat"
Is confident of a victory. Turn out and
give them your support.
The eleventh grade have been graft.
ing this week.
Agnes Ferguson has entered the
seventh grade.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
Yale, 72--VasSar, 0

Last Friday Coach Ryan's bunch
again dem onstrated its ability to run
up big score on its opponents.
Vassar was the victim this time and
went down to defeat by the above
score.
Menerey was easily the star of the
contest and celebrated his return to the
game by completing-l0 10 out of l2 for
ward passes. "Chucks" tackling is as
deadly as ever. A new find was un.
earthed in Shaw who frequently tore
off 40 yards on end runs.
Some of the features Of the game
were so yard run by Muir through a
broken field, drop kick by Hallman
from 33 yard line.
After the first half Quarterback
Beavis tried out several new plays
which will be used against Marlette
tomorrow. The MaTlette game will be
the best of the season as the boys have
been working hard this week to over
come their old rivals. The line is be-
ginning to round into good form and
Coach Ryan has several candidates who
will get into action against Marlette.
The following men appeared in the
line up last week - Menerey, Lawson,
f. ID. Beadle, f. l.. Beadle, Clyne, Reid,
Merrill, Wadsworth, Shaw, Umphrey,
Skifiington, Muir Beavis, Hallman and
Sweet.
The boys have hard game on their
hands tomorrow so turn out and give
them your support.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
Halloween Spirit

The true spirit Of halloween ha-
been properly observed in our little
city week this in the gatherings which
have been held in 50 many different
homes, by both grOwn-ups and young
folks
The varied decorative schemes Of the
sea son have been handsomely carried
out in many rooms and the costumes
for the masked parties have been
unique and nicely gotten up. Games
and amusements have been along the
lines and following the customs of old
en- times,Tcreating happy and joyous
feeling for this particular time of cele
bration.
All Halloween has been duly and
highly honored and we feel confident
that we voice the sentiment Of the
people when we say that there should
be none of the senseless pranks play
ed on Saturday night. Let us be sane
and right minded, considering the
feelings of others, and bury those
prowling night, so-called jokes forever.