The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-28
Glinndn's Conduct Was
That of a Guilty Mar,
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| That Ofd Guilty Mar,
FRAZER.
Concluding his opening argument In
the Gilman case, Tuesday, In wnlcn
| he pleaded for the conviction or the
accused alderman, Prosecuting Attor-
ney Frazer said
I'm 1912 the conditions In Detroit
were such that the mayor, William b.
Thompson, thought they ought TO be
investigated. He made arrangements
with private officials TO finance the
Investigation. He brought w. J..
Burns, the most experienced investi-
gator In the country. TO Detroit.
"Glinnan was named, among others.
as a man who would stand investiga-
ton, test II is only the fellow that
is corrupt that puts up the scream
and holler afterwards. They ind
fault because IL was said that Gilman
should be investigated. Maybe they
are right and maybe they are wrong;
let US see."
The prosecutor there took up the
testimony of Walter ]. Brennan COW
ering the meeting with Gilman in
the Ford building office on July IL.
Gilman wore a sneering smile while
the prosecutor was dwelling on this
important phrase OF the case.
cts a poor briber who can't give a
reasonable excuse for being In brib-
er's chamber" said Frazer. "On July
j26 Honest Tom Gilman received
this money, holding up the brtbe
money, slips II In his pocket and then
starts to leave the ONCE. Gilman
when caught said he was talking to
Brennan about a job. This Ia his ex-
cuse for being In the room with Bren.
an.
We have the testimony of Mr..
Burns. that Gilman, after his arrest.
admitted taking the money for his
vote on the Wabash. The testimony
OF Burns IL corroborated by disinter-
ested men Of character. Now what Is
the result? You have heard the testt-
mony OF william Van Dyke, born and
raised in Detroit, his life an open
book.
Then there il the testimony OF Mr..
Jasnowski-a more honest boy never
lived. Mr.. CONN and Detective High.
they also corroborated what the other
witnesses and Mr.. Burns say took
place In that room ON July e. Their
testimony Is substantially the same
on all the main points. You cant do
right by the state II you wipe out
this testimony.
YOU remember the testimony OF
Mrs. Gilman and her daughter-God
forbid I would say word against
those unfortunate women-they had
the conversation to q word that took
place IN the Gilman home the Sun
day after Glinnan's arrest. l did not
lcross-examine Mrs. Gilman. She. poor
woman, has trouble enough-trouble
that ! did not bring to her.
"On direct examination. you remem-
Der. we disposed of our testimony In
one week, the defense took up the
greater part of the time. You, gentle
men Of the jury, IL you have not worn
out your patience, you have worn out
your pants. I know / have.
THE testimony Of Brennan shows
that Gilman Is guilty. The defense
says not. His story stands. neverthe-
less. Brennan stands before you with
Just as good q reputation for hon
esty and integrity az anybody in this
case"
Frazer then went over Brennan's
Testimony, telling how Gilman plan
med with the Burns operative TO bride
other aldermen for their vote.
when Gilman told Brennan" con-
tinued the prosecutor, that he was
like Aid. Vernon and did not want any
thing for his vote. that did not mean
anything-that's the hypocrisy OF a
Tai. he Af nrn N m
and talked about where the stun was.
On July 26 Gilman went to Brennan's
Office when. behind locked doors, Bren-
nan counted out $1,000 in bills to the
alderman. Brennan testified that Gin
nan put the money In his pocket him
self"
The prosecutor continued 10 read
excerpts from Brennan's testimony.
Then he took up the statements made
by Burns, to the effect that Gilman
was several times notified as TO his
rights before making statement at
ter his arrest.
"Mr. Gilman has had large and
vast experience with men," said the
prosecutor, sketching the alderman's
career In private and public life. $50
when he came into that room he was
not a weak man being taken at dis
advantage. Mr.. Gilman denies that
Burns told him he could have an at
torney.
Burns testimony In this respect Is
|corroborated by William Van Dyke.
Burns and Jasnowski have testified
that Gilman said: That's the first
dirty money | ever took; also that II
was for his vote On the wabash peti-
tons.
"You recall the testimony OF An
drew Green. that the investigation
was ordered made without fear or
favor.
Now ask yourselves II William Van
Dyke would 60 on the stand and per
lure himself to convict a man like
Tom Gilman II you believe Van
Dyke. you will have 10 convict Gin
nan. The defense has attempted to
show animosity between Van Dyke
and Gilman as TO the result OF an
argument 10 years ago, between an
attorney and a village officer over an
assessment This attempt ought TO
make you look with suspicion on all
the efforts OF the defense 10 attack the
character OF witnesses In the case
Frazer related the gfst Of Van
Dykes testimony. Van Dyke. was In
the graft chamber on July 726. He
testified TO having heard Burns tell
Gilman he could have lawyer II he