Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1894 — Page 9

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ITS HIEraSiTIM. Lexow Committee Gets a Startling - Confession by Captain Creedon. $15,000 FOR HIS CAPTAINCY. His Story of How the Large Bam Was Raised .u<l Disposed of Corroborated by the Man Who Handled It—Creedon’s Suspension Resented — Intensely Dramatic Scenes In the Courtroom. New York, Deo. 15.—Police Captain Creedon confessed before the Lexow committee yesterday that he had paid |15,000 to secure his captaincy. A few hours later he was suspended from the i force by the board of police commit stoners on recommendation of Superintendent Byrnes, who was instructed to , prefer charges against him. The Lexow committee had agreed that Creedon should be granted immunity from punishment for his purchase of a captaincy, and when the action of the police commissioners became known they, as well as Superintendent Byrnes, were snbpenaed to appear before the investigating body. . Captain Creedon’s confession was the 1 biggest sensation yet brought forth by the Lexow committee. The startling facts, essentially interwoven with this sensational exposure, affects the taint of dishonor and corruption upon men who have held some of the most responsible offices in the gift of the community. But public censure is not heaped on Creedon’s head. He had served in the local police department for 30 years with honor and distinction. He is a war scarred veteran whose record shows that in 23 engagements of the civil war he risked his life for his country. The captain’s fault is forgotten by the popular mind, in sympathy for his present trying position and respect for his past record. The day was replete with exciting and dramatic incidents in consequence of the proceedings. Who Got the Money? Commissioner Sheehan, when told of Creedon’s statement, asked: “Who got the money?” When told that the point had not yot been fully developed, he said: ‘'That’s what they want to find out. If they keep up their investigation long enough I guess they will.” The scenes in and around the meeting room of the committee in the old Tweed courthouse were intensely dramatic and sensational. Men were moved by passions and emotions they had never felt before. The courtroom was filled with representative citizens who were desirious of hearing the testimony. Captain Creedon had said on the witness stand that he had paid no money for his captaincy. But ‘after Captain Schmittberger, who is under indictment, refused the advice of his counsel to answer questions, Creedon was allowed-an opportunity to tell the truth and he told it. He had been reared in that part of Ireland where the roll of an informer was deemed the most despisable of human characters; he had preferred to sacrifice himself rather than implicate those he said were his friends, but he had thought the matter over and decided to tell all he knew. Captain Creedon’s Story. The witness spoke slowly, with downcast eyes. He was moved by conflicting emotions and the sympathies of his auditors went out to the white-haired veteran. In a straightforward, though shamefaced manner, he told how he had risen from the position of patrolman to a sergeantcy; how at last a captaincy was offered him —for money. The expense of educating his eight children had been very heavy and he wanted the position of captain, with its increased emoluments. But he had submitted the matter to his friends. They raised the money. The amount necessary to secure the appointment was $15,000, because Sergeant Wiegand had offered $12,000. His friends, Barney Rourke and John W. Reppenhagen, secured the money, ostensibly on his notes. He paid the money to ex-Assemblyman John J. Martin. It was his understanding that the funds went to Police Commissioner Voorhis, now police justice. Strong Men Moved to Tears. The conclusion of Captain Creedon’s testimony was followed by an impressive pause. Then Mr. Goff apologized for pausing the captain the unpleasantness he had experienced. Tears suffused Creedon’s eyes. A sympathetic tremor ran through the audience.. "And,” continued Mr. Goff, "it is the unanimous opinion of this committee that, in view of the splendid services you have rendered to your country and to the community, the public interests will not be subserved by disturbing you in your position as police captain.” Then there was a burst of applause such as no man could stop. Captaiii Creedon arose. He looked straight ahead. Tears fiUed his eyes and his face twitched with emotion, Then each member of the committee and Counsel Goff, Jerome and Moss shook his hand warmly. There was another burst of applause and Captain Creedon walked from the courtroom crying. Men trembling with pent up feelings grasped his hand in sympathetic pity. ' Creedon Corroborated, Then John W. Reppenhagen testified that he handled the money. He was given the money and in turn he turned over SIO,OOO of it to "Honest” John Martin for the benefit of Commissioner Voorhis. He kept the remaining $5,000 for himself. He was the gobetween Keppennagen swore that Voorhis lied if he said he did not get the money. Later in the day Mr. Goff learned that Ckptain Creedon had been suspended. The committee became excited. “Subpenaall the commissioners,” yelled Senator Bradley. The subpenas were issued. ‘•lt looks as though the men who tell the truth are to be suspended by the police board,” said Senator O’Connor angrily. "It is abominable,” was Chairman Lexow’s verdict. , Commissioner Martin was the first to appear. He had‘voted for Creedon’s •uspemnon bn Superintendent Byrnes’

recommendation, but would do alj in his power to restore the captain if the committee desired. He whs applauded. Hyrne»’/ Explanation. Superintendent He said that (’tatdon’lprilewaH different from that <>b accused police captains., When Creedon Was appointed he swore that he had paid no money to secure the appointment. The superintendent had recommended the suspension because of Creedon’s perjury and because Creedon had acknowledged his guilt before the committee. But Mr. Byrnes also promised to do all in his power to obtain Captain Creedon’s restoration. The andience applauded. The committee’s adjournment until Tuesday only adds fuel for the anxious speculation which is being indulged in as to the neit step in this startling expose. , Police Justice Voorhis, who now is one of the most talked of men in New York, has denied in toto the allegations made against him. , .1— Croker Wilt Not Appear. New York, Dec. 15.—Richard Croker has been invited to appear before the committee and vindicate himself of charges that ho had received Tammany hall contributions. Mr. Croker said last night: "There is nothing to vindicate tLat I know of. Mr. Moran wanted to contribute to Tammany hall and he did so; that’s all there is about it.” LAVIGNE A PRISONER. In Knocking Out Bowen He May Have Landed a Fatal Blow. New Orleans, Dec. 15.—George Lavigne and Andy Bowen fought last night in the Auditorium club in the presence of about 4,000 people. The purse was $3,000, divided, $2,500 to the winner and SSOO to the loser. Bowen was knocked out in the eighteenth round. Bowen was carried limp and senseless from the ring and there was great fear that he would die. He had spells of vomiting and his eyes showed different colored pupils. At 1 o’clock this morning he was removed to the Charity hospital, his condition being unimproved. Lavigne has been detained by the police. This morning Bowen was reported still unconscious. He has been taken to his home and the entire Lavigne party has been arrested. It was in this was that unconsciousness was produced: Lavigne feinted with his right, and as Bowen ducked his elbow caught Bowen’s chin. As Bowen straightened up Lavigne’s right caught him on the point of the jaw and Bowen fell back, his head striking the platform with full force. Bowen’s injuries, the doctors say, are very serions, but not necessarily fatal. FATAL CYCLONE. ‘ * Two Live. and Miraculous Escapes Reported In Alabama. Birmingham, Dec. 15.—News has just reached here of a fatal cyclone which swept over Little Will’s valley, near Attalla, doing heavy damages. The dwelling of E. A. Gilland, county commissioner of Etowah county, was wreckeu, except the kitchen, where he and his wife took refuge. George Stovall, who boarded with Gilland, was blown out of the house and killed by striking a tree. A 2-year-old child was picked up with its bed and blown 200 yards, but escaped unhurt. A negro house on Gilland’s plantation was wrecked and one child killed and two others hurt. NOT A CANDIDATE. A New Yorker Say* That Under No Circumstances Would He Accept. Buffalo,. Deo. 15.—Colonel D. S. Alexander, who was United States district attorney for northern New York under President Harrison, returned from a trip to the west yesterday. He stopped for two days in Indianapolis and spent some time with ex-President Harrison. In an interview with a Buffalo Express reporter Colonel Alexander said that General Harrison assured him that under no circumstances would he be a candidate for president again. CROOKED CONTRACTORS. Lives of Children Endangered In the Construction of School Buildings. Cleveland, Dec. 15.—At the investigation into frauds practiced by contractors in the erection of new school buildings, bricklayers testified they had been instructed by contractors to build hollow walls aiid fill them in with all sorts of rubbish. Warrants for arrests are out. Desperate Fight. Birmingham, Dec. 15. —News comes from Cider Bluff, Cherokee ebunty, of a desperate fight between two alleged horsethieves and two officers, which resulted in the killing of one of the thieves, the fatal wounding of the other and the seri<TJ wounding of one pincer. Bloody Tragedy.* Manistee. Mich.. Dec. 15.—Kaznrer Herner; 4ST years of age', pounded his wife to death with pieces of furniture yesterday. He then seated himself at a table with an open prayer book and shot himself through the head. General Porter Dead. New York, Deo. 15.—Adjutant General Porter died last night at 10:40. General Porter’s death is the outcome of an seizure with which he was stricken at the Seventh regiment banquet last Wednesday. Saved Hie Father's Life. Cuthbert, Ga., Dec. 15. — Arthur Stevens, who lives near this place with his father, W. W. Stevens, shot and killed a farmhand who quarreled with the elder Stevens and was threatening his death. Elevator Burned. Memphis, Deo. 15.—Elevator B of the Empire Elevator Mill and Warehouse company was totally destroyed by fire this morning; The total loss will reach $200,000. ' • Convicted of Pension Frand. Dubuque, la., Dec. 15.—The jury in the Van Leuven pension fraudscase re-1 turned a verdict of guilty.

CHRISTMAS VACATION. Predictions as to What Congress May Do IJefore That Time. CURRENCY AND CANAL BILLS Some Slight Hope of Passing Both Before Adjournment For the Holidays, bnt on the Money Question There Is Objection to Such Short Debate—President on a Hunting Trip—Other Affairs. Washington, Dec. 17. —This week, the last before the holiday recess, promises to be an exciting one in the house. The banking and currency committee has arranged to bring forward the Carlisle banking bill and has made a request today of the committee on rules for a special order which will set aside the remainder of the week, beginning tomorrow,for debate on the Carlisle bill, with provision for a final vote on Friday next. The banking committee desires to prolong the sessions so as to begin at 11 a. m. and continue until 10:30 at night, with a recess from 5 until 8 p. m. There is considerable opposition among the Democrats of the house to the short limit it is proposed to set upon the debate. Many of them feel that a measure involving such gigantic interests, contemplating, as it does, a revolution in the entire banking system of the country, should not be crowded through in haste. This feeling is shared by some of the most prominent Democratic leaders of the house, and it seems a large possibility that the banking and currency committee will be overruled and the special order will give this week to debate, with provision for a final vote after the holiday recess. Today the house will dispose of the army appropriation bill. BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS. Friends of the Measure Hardly Hope For a Vote on the Nicaragua Bill. Washington, Dec. 17. —The Nicaragua canal bill holds its place as the unfinished business on the senate calendar, and the general understanding appears to be that it will continue to occupy the attention of the senate, with few interruptions, until a vote is taken. The bill only comes m each day after the disposal of the morning business, and will surrender temporarily on Thursday to permit the ceremonies in commemorarion of Webster and Starke of the unveiling of their statues, which have been placed in the capital. There is also a probability that the committee on appropriations may ask consideration for the urgency deficiency bill toward the last of the week, so that it may be put through before the holidays. The disposition among senator;! is favorable to an adjournment Thursday until after the Christmas holidays, but ifc. is probable that the house will not consent to this ojrrangement and that the adjournment will be delayed until Saturday. Some senators predict that the final vote on the Nicaragua bill will be reached this week, but the friends of the bill scarcely hope for this result. RETALIATION. It Seems About the Only Process Left For Bringing Germany to Time. Washington, Dec. 17.—1 n view of the disclination of congress to take up the sugar schedules of the tariff act, and the consequent improbability of any action such as was recommended by the president? looking to the repeal of the duty of 1-10 of 1 cent on sugar produced under tire bounty system, the future action of the German government is being awaited with some apprehension here. A recent speech by the German chancellor, in- which he made a strong point of the discrimination imposed by the United States toward German sugar, is believed to indicate a strengthening of the policy which that government has adopted for severe restriction upon American products. Minister to Germany Runyon is working hard to secure an amelioration of the rigid order of exclusion in the case of American cattle and Secretary Gresham is in almost, daily consultation with the German minister here upon the same subject, as well as upon that of cottonseed oil, but up to this time uo appreciable degree of success hits attended _ these efforts. There is good reason to believe that the administration will have recourse to the retaliation act of 1890 and, singling out some German article the importation of which into the United States about equals in volume the normal American cattle and meat trade with Germany, will forbid its importation. OFF FOR A HUNT. President Cleveland and Friends to Pnt. In tig* Week on South Carolina’s Coast. Washington, Dec. 17. — President Cleveland, accompanied by Dr. O’Reilly, Captain R. D. Evans and Mr. Charles Jefferson left Washington Sunday evening on an Atlantic coast line train for a hunting trip on the coast of South Carolina. The trip has been in contemplation since early fall and is taken at this time in the hope that the outing will benefit the president and eradicate the remnant of rheumatism which still lingers with him. The party will return in about a week. Georgetown is the destination of the presidential party. It is -a small town on the coast north of Charleston and at the head of the bay into which the Great Pedee river empties. Fine duck hunting is afforded there and a few deer are occasionally shot. The party reached its destination this morning. How Seeley Was Worked. New York, Dec. 17. —Samuel Seeley, the Shoe and Leather bank’s defaulting bookkeeper, was arraigned today. Seeley’s attorney says his client received not more than SIO,OOO of the $354,000 stolen from the bank, which was given to him in sums ranging from $25 to S2OO, for which Frederick Baker took his notes. They are dated in the year 1885, or shortly after the time Baker got SeeI ley in his power. Seeley always thought

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