Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-02
COMMISSION FAILS
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TomIinson on Stand

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New Haven, was questioned at length
as to the campaign contributions OF
the road which he said Did not APP
pear on the company's books. He
told of a stock account of Former
President Mellen, part of the earn
ings of which were devoted to politi-
cal purposes. Mr.. Tomlinson was call
ed to the stand by Joseph w. Folk,
chief counsel for the commission, who
delayed the appearance of Samuel
Hemingway, secretary of the Billiard
Co, whose transactions with the New
Haven have been under investigation.
Campaign Contributions
Mr. Tomlinson said that his exam
nation of the books of the New Hav-
en- showed no expenditures for cam
paign contributions. Did Mr.. Mellen
say anything to you as to present con-
tributions?" asked Counsel Folk.
He told me at one time" said Mr.
Tomlinson, that $4,000 was given to
the national Republican committee and
$500 to the Rhode Island Republican
state committee"
Mr.. Tomlinson further said these
contributions did not go through his
hands, but he had heard Mr.. Mellen
explain that he had made profit or
100000 in dealings in stock and that
the political contributions were made
out of this profit.
Mr.. Mellen had given the company
note when he purchased the stock,
| Mr.. Tomlinson asserted, but he did not
know how the note was paid off.
paners from, MefIen
Mr. Mellen gave me papers show
ing the payment of campaign contri-
buttons" said the witness. DO you
think your books would show faith
fully the political contributions of the
road" asked Carl Cartner, examiner in
charge of the investigation.
There were no such entries that l
can recall" said Mr.. Tomlinson. He
recalled, however, seeing a voucher or
the Consolidated Railroad Co, New
Haven subsidiary, showing the pay
ment of 100000 to Edward D. Rob-
bins, then general counsel for the New
Haven. which he believed was for po-
litical purposes.
wasn't that charged to the account
of construction and way?" asked Mr..
Gartner
81 couldn't say" the witness an
swered
Mr.. Tomlinson said he thought the
books would show payment of s2S,-
600 to John Hall Mckay, from the
| New England Navigation Co, another
| subsidiary, and said he would supply
any vouchers he could find bearing on
that payment
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as to the relations of the Billiard Co.
with the New Haven as shown by the
books. He handed Mr.. Tomlinson a
statement which Mr.. Folk said show
ed how much the Billiard Co. owed the
New England Navigation Co., and
asked him to read the figures. He
said he would not do this, but would
prefer to go by what was on the books
| at New Haven.
Further questioning brought out
that Billiard had given a note to the
| Navigation Co. for 81, ,995.71. The
New Haven held the Navigation Cos.
note for 100000. Billiards. note held
by the Navigation Co. was turned over
to the New Haven to apply on this.
j Hemingway Witness
Samuel C. Hemingway, president of
the Secretary National Bank of New
| Haven and treasurer of the Billiard
| Co, from it's organisation until 1t
was re-organized last October, was
the first witness. Mr.. Hemingway is
one of the four men connected with
the company who, on April 10. refused
to answer questions put to them and
against whom a federal grand jury
voted indictments.
Great interest attached to the con-
| tinuance of the hearing today and the
committee room was crowded with at
torneys and spectators. The opening
set for 1115 was long deferred for
early conferences or. the procedure OF
the day.
Billiard Next Monday
Chief Counsel Folk said that he ex-
pected to arrange to put Samuel c.
Morehouse. attorney for the Billiard
Co.. in it's dealings with the New Ha-
ven. on the stand next Monday. He
said John l.. Billiard, who also was
connected with the Billiard concern,
probably would testify ON the same
day.
An imposing collection of legal and
financial talent was on manu- WIFI ehc
hearing re-opened. James j. Brady OF
New York, who is connected with
railroad supply and construction con-
Germ which dealt with the New Ha-
ven, was among the spectators. John
w. H. Grim, personal counsel for for
mer President Mellen of the New
Haven, said that Mr.. Brady probably
would take the stand later today. The
appearance of Mr.. Hemingway was
delayed by the conferences and Mr..
Folk called Julian M. Tomlinson OF
Bridgeport, Conn, auditor of the New
Haven. He was examined as to politi-
cal campaign contributions of the
railroad
Mr.. Folk questioned Mr.. Tomlinson
also as to the transaction by which
John l.. Billiard is alleged to have
made $2,700,OO0 by the sale Of New
Haven stock. Mr.. Folk asked If Mr..
| Billiard disposed of 109,94S shares oil
New Haven to the Boston Railroad
Holding Co. at 1854 a share. and that
on the same day other New Haven
! stock was sold to the New England