Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

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gave up u per cent. IN Oroer 10 secure
printing business. 1t is also pointed out
In the report that the Journal Company
had the equipment for printing many OF
the Jobs let to 1t by contract.
~outsids the Ring"
Il was stated that the Argus Company
bid lower than other competitors for
state work but was unable to get the
business because it was outside the
ring"
Reckless and mischievous' extrava-
gance; padding of public printing for the
benefit of the Journal Company, and "du-
plicate payments for public printing to
the Journal Company were alleged by
the report.
One excerpt the jury heard read as fol-
lows:
THE most conspicuous beneficiary OF
graft, public extravaganza and raiding
of the municipal treasury, we find from
the evidence, to be VIM. Barnes. Jr.,
himself, as the owner Of the majority OF
the stock of the Journal Company. How
much more than the majority Of its stock
he owned he refused to disclose"
Recommendations made by the in
vestigating committee included one
Of suit to recover s13.504 said to have
been illegally secured by the Journal
Company from the state.
Certain parts OF articles which APP
peared in New York magazines and
New York City newspaper about AL
bany politics, were then admitted to
the record.
Machine politics." Boss Barnes"
and Boss Platt' were repeatedly
printed in these articles.
Colonel Resumed Stand
The Murphy Barnes conspiracy
was also mentioned in the articles.
After the articles were read, Col.
Roosevelt resumed the stand. In re-
ply to questions by Mr.. Bowers he
said: II received the letter from Mr..
Harnes about the state printing house
after | had recommended that one be
established.
Mr. Barnes called upon me later
and said that such a printing house
would be in line with socialistic pro-
taganda which would. interfere with
enterprise in private business
Col. Roosevelt then explained how
Il dictated the statement and gave
it to Mr.. McGrath. my secretary and
told him to give it to newspaper cor
respondents at Oyster Bay. 1 desired
the statement to be published in full
throughout New York state. believed
it would receive some publicity out
side the state.
Il wanted to reach the voters. l
knew Of no other means except the
newspapers"
The cross-examination then began.
Mr. Wins asked Col. Roosevelt about
his early life.
Did you ever study the constitu-
tion?"
Il did while I was studying law in
Columbia University. Later, however,
/ became an author.
Have you always been an author?"
Il have been a naturalist, an author
and public official. Some times /
have followed all three pursuits stimuli
taneously."
Caused Laugh
The crowd in the court room laughed.
What district were you elected to
the Assembly FROM"
The 21st."
Mr.. Hesse, a boss, was the leader,
wasn't he?"
Yes. We beat Hesse.' replied the
Colonel with smile
when you read the constitution of
the state did you see anything about
eligibility for the Governorship?
II don't remember. / guess did,
What committees were you on in the
Assembly"
Il was on committee which in 1884
Investigated certain offices in New York
City"
THAT was during your second year in
the legislature, wasn't it,"
"Oh, no. think
Didn't Want Suggestions
Mr.. WINS interrupted the answer, He
said:
suggestions"
did you investigate the department of
public works?''
Yes. but the investigation was resent
ed SO we stopped"
AS chairman Of that investigating
committee did you become familiar with
the methods of conducting investiga-
tions?''
Il became familiar with the manner
in which I conducted them.''
Did you investigate the Office of the
sheriff of New York;"
yes. and 1 employed as our attorney
man incapable of doing injustice to
any man.
did the sheriff ever give any evidence
in his own behalf during your investiga-
tom"
Il can't remember. 1t has been many
years ago. l do remember witnesses az
peared on behalf of certain persons
charged with shortages
did you follow the rules of law during
your investigation?'
Wanted to do Justice
II took the advice of counsel, Mr.
Peckham. l know that substantial JUS
tice was done. Whenever l do anything
try to see to it that justice is done"
The witness then described his cam
paign for mayor of New York on a Re-
publican-Citizen ticket in 1896.
How did you receive the citizens nom
ination?'
Col. Roosevelt explained.
Isn't 1t a fact that the only nomf-
nation you received was the Republican,"
Il don't think SO.