\-..._ I.— ’k The Case Against liuvemeyer Dis- missed by the Court. THE DECISION A SURPRISE. “act on Other Defendants—Argument of I District Attorney Davis Against the o Contentions of the Counsel For the -Defeme. Washington, May 28.—Interest in the . trial of Henry 0. Havemeyer, president . of the Sugar trust, for refusing to an- swer questions put to him by a special committee of the senate, was greatly intensified today by the pending motion of the defense to instruct the jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty. As soon as the court convened today, District Attorney Davis began his reply to the motion of the defense to order an ac- quittal, which Mr. Havemeyer’s coun- sel argued yesterday. Mr. Davis took up the six propositions upon which the defense based the motion. W'ith regard to the proposition that ‘ it was not Mr. Havemeyer’s duty to consult books and records in order to give testimony which was beyond his recollection, Mr. Davis pointed out that when the question was first propounded Mr. Havemeyer expressed his willing— ness to procure the data demanded. Mr. Havemeyer had admitted that he ad access to the records. The only t ing he had asked was opportunity to consult counsel. ‘ Whether the question was a commit- tee or an individual question was one of fact for the jury to decide. In this view the court apparently coincided. The contention that the question was too broad fell to the ground through Mr. Havemeyer’s own instrumentality, Mr. Davis said, because Mr. Havemeyer himself had disintegrated the question, and had then made himself recusant. As to the pertinency of the questions relating to local and state political con— tributions, Mr. Davis pointed out how a United States senator, hard pressed in his local elections, might have ap- pealed to the American Sugar Refining company for funds, with the under- standing that if he triumphed his vote and influence would be at the disposal of the Sugar trust. “That may be brutally blunt," said the district attor- ney, “but it is a possibility.” The Failure to Warn. As to the contention of the defense that Mr. Havemeyer should have been warned that the question he declined to answer was a committee question, Mr. Davis pointed out that Mr. Havemeyer was duly warned that he was making himself recusant. After he had refused, the chairman of the committee had said to him very plainly, “Is that the answer you desire to make to this question?” Mr. Havemeyer had replied, “That is the answer.” The question put to Mr. Havemeyer, Mr. Davis insisted, was pertinent to the inquiry. It had been alleged by the 'newspaper articles, the truth of which the committee was investigating, that a director of the Sugar trust has stated that the trust cared nothing for the sen- ate. He was quoted as having said, “We own the United States sen- " ate, body, boots and breeches; brain, morals and all.” In the face Of such al— legations, was it not the duty of the committee, he asked, to find out whether the trust had contributed to local elec- tions upon the result Of which hung the fate of the United States senators? The decision of the court in the Kilbourn case, Mr. Davis argued, did not apply here, as that was palpably an attempt of the house of representatives to pry into the private affairs Of a citizen un- der Official guise. The honor, dignity and integrity of the senate were at stake in the inquiry. Its purpose was to vindicate the purity of the senate if the charges were proved to be false and to adopt means of purging itself of corruption if such corruption were found to exist. It was the power of self preservation, the power to separate itself from contami- nation, which the senate exercised when the committee was appointed. He cited the decisions of the court of ap- peals and the supreme court of the United States in the Chapman case to prove the pertinency of the question asked Mr. .Havemeyer. “A Consciousless OctOpus.” Mr. Davis described the trust as a consciousless “octopus,” reaching from coast to coast, using the leverage of its power in politics, by the admission of its president, as a Republican in Re- publican states and as a Democrat in Democratic states. By innuendo it had been charged that the authors Of the sugar schedule in 1894 had framed it for “hard cash,” but, Mr. Davis said, no one supposed that .a senator of the United States would accept a vulgar bribe. Still it was within the realm of possibility that indirectly senators were enabled to receive vast sums. Mr. Davis having concluded his ar— gument, a recess was taken until 1 p. m. to give the court opportunity to take the motion of defendant’s counsel under advisement. Havemeyer Gets Ofl‘. After the recess the jury, in accord— ance with instructions of the court, re- turned a verdict Of not guilty, and Havemeyer was discharged. Everybody in the courtroom was intensely sur~ prised. Mr. Davis said that the verdict-in this case would not affect the case of John E..Sear1es, secretary of the Sugar Refining company, whose trial will be proceeded with tomorrow. Mr. Davis said that Mr. Searles had directly re- fused to anSWer questions and that his case was in no way parallel with that of Mr. Havemeyer. When asked by a reporter after the trial whether the verdict was satisfac- tory to him, Mr. Havemeyer said, “Cer- tainly it is satisfactory to me, and to every decent man in the community.” Big Blaze In Ashland, Wis. Ashland, Wis, May 28.—A destruc- tive fire visited this city early today. It is estimated that the loss will be $150,000. The Northern Grain Mercan- tile company’s flour mill is in ruins as a result; also residences and boathouses adjoining. One Day’s Government Receipts. Washington, May 28.—National bank notes received for redemption, $626, 631; government receipts from internal rev- enue, $448, 899; customs, $423, 913; miscel- laneous, $127, 943. qu sun uuu uuu LBBDY’S RAILROAD SCHEME. “'estern States and a Company to Build Frmn Nebraska to the Gulf. Mankatee, Kan” May 28. —Two thou- sand Populists held an indignation meeting here to discuss railroad freight rates, and the meeting afforded Gover- nor Leedy an opportunity to propose a unique plan After referring to the recent supreme court decision further curtailing the authority of the inter» state commerce commission, he declared that the time had come for the people of the west to act, and he stated that they must themselves furnish the need- ed relief from exorbitant freight rates. Thereupon he proceeded to outline a plan, which he said had been maturing for four months. He announced that he appeared before the meeting as the rep- resentative Of a company of railroad men who desired to go into partnership with the public in the building of a rail- way from some point in central Nebras- ka through Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas to the gulf. He said the company he spoke of was able and ready to complete the road, provid- ed the public would take the majority interest in it and that the public need not put up one cent until the railroad should be completed. The proposition was that the states and municipalities should hold the ma- jority of stock. The men associated with him did not propose to take in any out- side capital save that of the states and .municipalities, which would be in the majority, and they proposed to run the road them‘selves, or to allow the major- ity interest to run it. The stocks and bonds of the company it was proposed to issue through the Texas rail1oad commissioner or commissioners of the other state owning it, as might be agreed. Prominent Texans, the govei nor said had expressed a willingness to take hold of the scheme, and he believes that Texas is willing to invest some of the $22, 000, 000 of her surplus school funds in securing more equitable freight rates. It is claimed, too, that the 4, 500 convicts in Texas could be put to work on the road beds, the state receiving pay for their labor in first mortgage bonds. The governor’s plan was enthusias- tically received. GRBBKS PROTEST. Dissatisfied With Powers’ Conclusions as to Indemnity, Etc. Athens, May 28. —The Greek govern— ment has sent a memorandum to the powers protesting against the indemni- ty demanded by Turkey and also pro- testing against the proposed rectifica- tion Of the Greek fIOntier. It is reported that the Turks have confiscated 1,250,000 bushels of wheat at Volo and that the Turkish commander has issued a. proclamation calling upon the peasants to 1eturn and gather the harvest, as otherwise their cxops will be confiscated. Advices from Lamia today say that a fresh panic prevails there and that peo— ple are fleeing from the city and desert- ing their children. Mr. Carnegie Makes a Gift. “Greenwich, Conn., May 28.—Andrew Carnegie, who has been living at Alta Crest, E. H. Johnson’s summer home, with his family for the past five months, has returned to New York, intending to sail for Scotland in a few days to re- main for the summer. One of the last things that he did before his departure was to mail a letter to the Library and Reading Room association of this town containing a check for a considerable amount. J. G. Blaine, Jr., at \Vhite Plains. White Plains, N. Y., May 28.—James G. Blaine, Jr., son of the late secretary of state, is being treated at a liquor cure establishment here. Mr. Blaine is stopping at the Standard hotel, where several of his friends are also quartered during their temporary residence here. Blaine has much improved in appear- ance since he arrived here ten days ago. He spends his time in driving, bicy- cling and walking. Telephone Union Suggested. Boston, May 28.—A circular has been sent out from Boston to all the inde- pendent telephone exchanges in the east and south of the United States asking managers to help to decide what means can be taken for mutual pro- tection against the Bell Telephone company in case Of suit, and also to suggest some means of consolidation whereby all the exchanges in the east may stand together. The K. of P. Supreme Lodge. Indianapolis, May 28.—The arrange- ments for taking care of the Knights of Pythias supreme lodge and the en- campment of the Uniform Bank, which are to be held in this city in 1898, are progressing. Fifty thousand dollars will cover the necessary expenses, and an effort will be made to raise that amount. The prize drills will require $10,000. Military Order of Foreign Wars. New York, May 28.—Among those upon whom companionship has lately been conferred by the New York com- mandery. Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, are ex-Pres- ldent Cleveland, Rear Admiral Henry Erben, U. S. N.; Major General C. Whitney Tillinghast and Dr. William Seward Webb. The Dishonest Bank Messenger. Boston, May 28.—Albert M. King, who fled from Boston last ,Week with $30,000 of the funds of the Boylston National bank in his possession, was arraigned; before United States Commissioner Fiske on a charge of embezzling $30,940. He pleaded not guilty, and was held in $2,500 bonds for the grand jury, which meets June 4. The Coal Trust Hearing. Albany, May 28.—The hearing in the application Of the railroad presidents for a vacation of the order issued by the attorney general in the antitrust matter has been postponed until 10 a. m., Tues- day, June 8. An order was made ad— journing the hearing until after the de- termination of the appeal. _——_l—-——— Bishop Newman Not to Speak. Saratoga, May 28.—Bishop John P. Newman has been compelled to decline ,the invitation of McKean Post, G. A. R., to. deliver the Memorial day address at General Grant’s cottage in Mount McGregor. The address will be' deliv- ered by State Senator Edgar T. “Brack- e t. , ‘ I I. . l , . , l . I - 1 I 4) Instant relief for skin-tortured babies and rest for tired mothers in a warm bath with CUTICU‘EA SOAP, and a single application of CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. The only speedy and economical treatment for itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, and pimply humors of the skin, scalp, and blood. ([Iticura Is sold throughoutthe world. Porun Dxuo AND CHIH- ICAL CORPORATION. Sole Pro rietora, Boston. a" 'How to Cure Every nby Humor,"mniled free, BABY BLEMISHES P'Sfi'ili‘édfi‘i‘fi‘ili‘ib’ LAWN ~ MOWEIIS! PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Oar- denTools, Rubber Hose, Wire OIoIII-a‘. Window Screens, Screen Doors, Oil Stoves, Mixed Paints. Lubricating Oil for Lawn Mowers and Mow- ing Machines, 50c 'oer gal. H. H. WILLIAMS; l1 MAIN STREET, NORWALK, OONN. Schullze’s Market 5 RAILROAD PLAOE AND X X X x WASHINGTON ST. BRIDGE x x x Here Are a Few of Our Bargains for This week: Shoulder Steak, 8c Round Steak, 12: Lamb Chops, 10c Stew Lamb. 5c Plate Rib, Fresh or Corned, 4b- , FRESH FISH OFIALL KINDS. Blue Fish and Weak Fish are'fes‘ pc cially nice just. now, and prices are way down. Paul 5011111116. .1! Fairlield County National Bank‘ 44 Wall St., Norwalk,:Conn. INCORPORATEDJISM. Capital, 200,000. EDWIN O. KEELEI; President; DAVID:B. MILLEnJVice-President, _ L. C. GREEN. Cashier. EDWIN 0. KEELEH, MossnslH. GLOV‘EB,‘ DAVID B. MILL EB‘, A. J .2MEEKEB. F. ST. JOHN Locxwoon, THEODORE E. SMITH, IRA COLE, CHAS. FLTBISTEAM. Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants, and Individuals solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes fee to Depositors. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. ”6 WALL ST.. NORWALK. COBPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876. CAPITAL. I I ' ' I 3100‘” GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. E. L. BOYEB, Vice-President WILLIAM A. Coans. ashier DIRECTORS : GEORGE M. HOLMES. P. L. CUNNINGHAM, E. L. BorEn. H. E. DANN‘ J T. Pnomrr S. H. Bonus, J . Oousms. J n. Illscount Ilay. Saturday. Mrs. MEANS..— ‘-—... SCI-I0 0L At'I-Iillsicle -:- - - NOW OPEN I ALL APPLICATIONS For admission shot; made at Hillside. MEEKER COAL co, PLOWS, FLOWS REPAIRED, GOAL, WOOD, BRICK, LIME, OEMENI, TILE PIPE; OFFICE WITH o. WARD SELLEGE WALL STREET. NOBWA LB. ' Room I, u 1...... ' Z___'£Ziéi:32'.'|BOSTON STORE NOR W‘ ALK, CONN. IIEAIIY to Wear OAIIMEIIT . E IAP O II I II IA. '. CLOSO ALL DAY MEMORIAL DAY! ...uuuuv u... 2 BIOYOIIZS ONION AWAY 2 SATURDAY INIGHT, MAY 29TH, AT [0 P. M. In order that Decoraiion day will noI be lost to us, commercially speaking, we shall continue TIIIIIISIIAY’S HALF PRIOE SALE all day Saturday, so that we shall do as much on Salurday, as we would ordinarily do on Saturday and Monday combined. Therefore we shall sell everything that we advertised' In our Bulletin on Thursday last at -HALF. PRICE- commencing Saturday morning at 9 a. m., and conIinue all day until IO o’clock SaI- urday nIgIII, when we will give away. TWO FIIISI’ CLASS IIIIIYIIIJIS= Buy 60 Muslin for 3c. Buy 75c Corsets for 38c, and win a wheel. Buy 50c Dress Goods for 25c, and try your luck. Buy a $6.00 Jacket for $3.00 and win two Wheels. Buy 25c Ofgandies'and Lappet Lawns for 12 I=2c and ride all Summer. Buy 80¢ a dozen Fruit Jars for 40c and scorch all Summer. Buy anything that we advertised in our Bulletin of this week at ' p . -HALF PRICE- ‘ Remember this Continued sale is for the benefit of the people that work and could not attend Thursday’s Sale. The prices will be the same from 6 to 11; o’clock Saturday night as they will be during the day. So that ladies can buy Corsets at half price, etc. Wrappers at half price, etc. Men can buy underwear at half price. Hosiery at half price. If you can’t come during the day, come in the evening. It will be a great sale. TWO BICYCLES GIVEN AWAY! \ , ‘ AT IO P. M. BOSTON STORE, CORNER MAIN AND WALL STREET-S, NORWALK, CT. II INSURE YOUR PLATE - GLASS IN THE Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company OF CONNECTICET'I'fi At HALF THE RATE charged by other'stook companies W. " rs. BYENEEON. GAZETTE , BUILDING NOHWALK .
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