New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Witness Has Papers and Documents in Court
 Hearing Adjourned.

Hearing Adjourned. l Washington, May 14.-Formel President Charles S. Mellen of the 1 New York, New Haven and Hartford ! railroad, took the stand today before the interstate commerce commission in it's inquiry into the New Haven's affairs. Counsel Folk called MT. Mel. len despite the controversy between the commission and the department of justice as to whether the inquiry should continue, in view of the pos. sibility of the testimony rendering witnesses, immune from prosecution in the courts.
 Hold Short Conference MT. Mellen and his counsel retired for short conference respecting the papers to be, produced by the former president of the New Haven. Con- siderab ble delay was also experienced because of the necessity, in view of the commission, to make change in the subpoena to MT. Mellen The original subpoena called only for such papers and documents as re- lated to the operations of the New Haven and the Billiard company. It was decided to broaden MT. Mellen's examination and a new subpoena was served upon him this morning re- quiring him to produce ali papers and documents in his possession or at his command concerning not only the Billiard transactions, but also all relations with the New Haven and it's subsidiaries.
 Adjourns Till Tuesday.
 MT. Mellen's examination today was brief, and his testimony had scarcely begun when an adjournment was taken until next Tuesday
 It was 10:45 a. m., when MT. Mel len ascended the platform and took the witness chair. The oath was at-- ministered to him by Commissioner McChord, MT. Mellen responding in firm resonant voice.
 Full Name Asked. Chief Counsel Folk began his ex- animation by asking the full name of the witness.
 MT. Mellen said:
 My name is Charles S. Mellen. I reside in New Haven, Conn, and am 63 years old"
 What is your occupation ?"
 T am assistant to the interstate commerce commission replied MT. Mellen with a broad smile.
 You were subpoenaed and direct ed to produce all papers and docu- ments in relation to the operations of  Mr. Folk. Have you them with your"
 In Counsel's Possession.
 They are in possession of my counsel
 Counsel Grim stated that the papers and documents were in the court room and would be produced when needed
 MT. Mellen supplemented his coun- sells statement.
 Il have all the papers here which have been able to get. I have some other papers at my home and at Stockbridge, and such I will be glad to produce within reasonable time."
 In response to questions MT. Mel- len told of his railroad career, from his clerkship on the Northern Rail-
 
 $25 a month until his presidency of the New Haven road.
 When did you become president of the New Haven?" asked Mr. Folk.
 T think it becoming to say at this point" interjected Counsel Grim, ''that MT. Mellen is perfectly willing to give a full and complete history of ,his connection with the New Ha- ven and his other transportation operations. In fact he courts the opportunity to do so. He desires the commission to interrogate him fully with respect to all these matters
 When did you become president of the New Haven?" repeated MT. Folk.
 Became President in 1903.
 II became president about Novem- Der l, 1903," said MT. Mellen. I'm mediately prior to that time l was president of the Northern Pacific Railroad company"
 What person or persons were re- sponsible for your being made presi- dent of the New Haven?"
 T think the person chiefly respon- sible," replied MT. Mellen, twas the late MT. Morgan. I had met him when I was second vice president of the New Haven between 1892 and 1897 and had had pleasant relations with him."
 Was there any arrangement made about salary?"
 NO, I did not know what my sal ary was to be-"
 What was your salary as presi- dent of the New Haven?"
 'Tt was $50,0O0 a year for a time and afterward was $60,O00 a year.
 Examination Continues Sharply.
 MT. Mellen's examination by Mr. Folk continued sharply The for