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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-04-23, Page 1!nth 1l -1 VOL. XVI. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1903. No. 37. GAMEY IS MISSING. Toronto, April 21,—The Gamey .case assumed a new phase yesterday, -owing to sensational evidence given by Mr. Edward Crossin, the piano man, respecting the disappearance .of certain leaves of hie cash book, and the simultaneous and unaccountable absence of Mr. Gamey himself. The man from Manitoulin had not .been present in court during the day, but that fact did not attract attention , in• all Mr. Crossin related the incident of Saturday. The missing pages con. tained entries of Mr. Gamey's trans• Actions of Iaet September, were ac- cessible only to Mr. Gainey and Mr. Cronin, and were seen by Mr. Me - /hey, one of the Liberal counsel, on Friday or Satur'iay. Mr. Crossin also stated that a deposit slip from last September, which Mr. Gamey ,secured from the Ontario bank on Saturday, had also been lost, and though diligent search was made it could not be Lound. These revelations came unexpect. edly upon the court, and when Mr. Cronin said be bad not seen Mr. Gamey since Saturday, though their business relations aro intimate, and when Mr. Blake added that the story was new to him, interest was greatly heightened. On the adjournment of the court counsel for the prosecution held an earnest conference and from that time till midnight efforts to lo• mate the missing prosecutor were un- related. The admission was frankly made that during the evening two of the leading counsel had considered tbe matter of withdrawing from the ease. The deterrent Influence was the interest of tho public, who de- sired the investigation pushed to a conclusion. Shortly after nine o'clock Mr. C. H. Ritchie, K.C., drove to Mr. 8. Ii. Blake'a house In Jarvis street and held an hour's conference with M r. Gamey's leading counsel. Mr. Rit- chie afterwards confessed to a repro• sentative of the Globe that he was entirely in tbe dark as to Mr. Gainey's whereabouts, that he had been trying all evening to locate him, and that he could not under- stand his action in this absenting himeelf. A smash was being made through Gamey's brother, but was so far unsuccessful. Toronto, April 21,—The three days' absence of Mr. Gamey was almost the sole topic of conversation on the streets this morning. The oemmissioners did not enter the court room until halt -past ten, in order to enable counsel to discuss matters. Mr. Blake announced that the ab- sence of Mr, Gamey was, 50 far as he and his coiieagues were concern- ed, Unaccountable. Ile did not, however, deem the matter a question between Gamey and otbera, but in the interest of the public generally. If he and his colleagues deemed Mr. Gamey to be their client he would seriously consider withdrawing from the ease. He would, however, leave the matter to their lordships, at the same time suggesting an adjourn- ment until Thursday morning to give Mr. Gamey, who was a mem- ber of parliament, and whose pre- sence was required in the legtsla• ture, fair time to account fur his ;absence. The judges held a brief confer. ,enoe, and then Chancellor Boyd an- ,nounoed that they were of the opinion that this was not a private prosecution, but a public investiga- tion. The instructions of the com- mission were that counsel were to be ,employed to prosecute the enquiry. If Mr. Blake were to decline, they would have to ask ether counsel to cut. Mr. ,Johnston assenting, it was agreed that the commission should adjourn ,pntil Thursday at 10 a.m. Mr. Johnston agreed to produce Mrs. Flank Sullivan and Mr. Wilson, her father, two witnesses whom the pro. secntfon have been unable to serve, I and who are said to be in ochester. An interesting circumstance is the p geparture of Mrs. R R. Gamey from the city tide morning. She is sup- C posed to have left ou the 8.25 train !s for Owen Sound In company with D iter brother•in•I&w, Mr, Wdl,frtd Gasp-' • ey, who was a witness on the case, M Owen Sound they can take the boat for Gore Bay. Mrs. Gamey had been stopping at 274 Palmerston avenue, and took all her baggage with her. She said it was her inten- tion not to return. To her cousin, with whom she was stopping, she said that the disappearance of Mr. Gamey was not connected In any way with her own departure. She also said she knew frothing of the whereabouts of Mr, Gamey, It had been ber intention to go home for the past few days, but as there were no boats running to the Island, she had to wait until one could be procured. Since the commencement of the enquiry, Mr. Gamey has been a daily caller et 274 Palrneraton ave- nue, and had tea there on Saturday night at six o'clock. He did not say good-bye to anyone when be depart- ed on Saturday night. Mrs. Gamey is saki to have stated to a World reporter last night that her husband bad told her he was going away to see a man, and would be back Tuesday. Mr. Frank Cowie, one of the clerks at the Walker house, who was on duty when Gamey left that hotel, gave this account of his departure to the News today : " Mr. Gamey left the hotel About five o'clock. He took a satchel with him, but did not ge towards the railway station. He went up towards York street, and gave me an itnpresalon that he was waiting to catch n car. He left a suit case behind him, and gave ns the idea that he was just going away over Sunday." Mr, J. Mussell McGregor, who is stated by Gamey to have been his confidante, stated that the last =- venation ho had with Mr. Gainey was on Friday evening. He inti mated that he was going away for a few days, but did not say where he was going. "I think be will be back all right by Thursday at least," said Mr. McGregor. Toronto, April 21.—No one has been discovered yet who will say that he saw Mr, Garvey after four or five o'oleek on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Gamey was not Idle on Saturday. Shortly after 10 o'clock he called at the Ontario bank, corner of Welling- ton and Scott streets. Ile asked for and obtained the deposit slip which he had used in depositing 900 on the 11th day of September last. The 11th day of September last was Also the date upon which he deposited $1500, which he alleges he got from Hon. J. R. Stratton. The $1500 he deposited to his own credit in the Trader's bank, and the 900 was de. posited to the credit of the CroninPiano Co, in the Ontario bank. Mr. Crossin accompanied Mr. Gamey when be made the latter deposit, but could not say what denomination the bills were. It fluid that there were nine $100 bills. It was the deposit slip which would show this that Mr. Gamey sought and received at an early hour on Saturday morning, He went over to the desk in the office, and stood there a few minutes, apparent- ly writing. He then returned to the clerk with a deposit slip, which he handed in. The clerk presumed that it was the same deposit slip that he had handed out a few minutes previously. When -be glanced at it, however, he saw that it was not the same, Instead of accounting for 900 in nine $100 hills, it accounted for $900 In a number of $5 and $10 and $20 bills, enough of each to make up the $900. The slip had the teller's initial on, but it was not a perfect slip. The clerk noticed Mr. Gamey leaving the bank and called after hhn that he had left the wrong slip, or words to that effebt, But Mr, Gamey was beyond reach of his voice, and did not turn around, The bank forthwith despatched the messeugsr, Burton, after Mr, Gamey, Burton followed him to the Crosain lane factory at 102 Adelaide etre t west, before he overtook him. Mr. roam was present when Burton fu 'rived at the factory, and asked for int ir. Gamey. Mr. Crosaln saw the pr messenger take a deposit slip out of Nie his pocket. It was the slip that Mr. Gamey bad left at the bank. Mr. Crossin stepped aside, and the mes- senger and Mr. Gamey had a short conversation, Mr. Gamey was un- able to produce the original slip on the messenger's request, and the messenger went away. Mr. Gamey and Mr. Crossin went with him, on his request, to the bank. Mr. Croe• sin says this occurred about a quarter past ten. The receiving teller, Mr. Howarth, returned with Mr. Crossin and Mr. Gamey. Mr. Gamey led the way, following the direction he had taken when traversing the distance between the bank and the factory a few minutes before. Mr. Gamey and Mr. Howarth made diligent search along the path, bat found no slip. They went up to the office in the Crossin piano factory, and Gamey and Howarth were closeted alone for 10 or 15 minutes. Mr. Howarth then came out, and two or three minutes afterwards Mr. Gamey followed. The deposit slip had not been dis- covered. It is said that in the after- noon Mr. Gamey again called at the bank with a Blip, which be said he bad been successful in finding. It was not accepted. Toronto, April 21.—Gamey is to Buffalo. The missing member for Manitoulin was interviewed over the long distance wird by the Toronto Telegram. He declares he will come back. The Mansion house, Buffalo, ans. wered the call. "Is Mr. R, R. Gamey, of Toronto, or Manitoulin, there, and will he speak to the Toronto Telegram?" " Walt a minute and I'II see." A long minute and several more glided by and then a voice: "Hello." "Is Mr. Gamey there?" "It's Mr. Gainey speaking," There was no mistaking the voice even over the long distance. It was the voice that had been so often raised in answer to questions last week, and now the answers came readily enough over the telephone. " Would you mind laying, Mr. Gamey, why you are in Buffalo?" "What did they do at the noun this morning?" was Mr. Gamey's answer, "The whole case nearly went up in the sir owing to your absence." "That's strange," said Mr. Gamey, "They've got my evidence and they've got the circumstances to keep the case going for a day or two," "And are you coming back ?" was the neat question. " I'll be back whenever they want me," was the answer. "And you're not gone for good?" was then asked. "What, leave the country?" re• peated Mr. Gamey, "How could I leave the country? No, 1 haven't left the country, and why should I leave it?" "They're talking about this 900 deposit," was the answer. " That $900 deposit is my own private business," Mr, Gamey went on. "Tho money was my private funds deposited to my own private account and has nothing to do with this case at all." "And the deposit slip," was the next question that went over the phone.. "They say that the teller's initials were forged to the deposit elip and that you are away on that account," "I have done nothing wrong In regard to the deposit slip or any- thing else," was Mr. Gamey's answer. "I'm not here to keep out of the way on account of anything I've done, and I'm not keeping out of the way at all." "And yon intend to come back?" "01 course, I intend to comp back," said Mr. Gamey. " My friends net,d not worry 00 my account. My ab- sence will be explained all in good time, and 1 will be on hand when I'm wanted. There need be no mis- take about that." Toronto, April 21. —The counsel r the defence in the Gamey case end to lay the facts of the recent oceodtnge by Mr. Gamey before mown attorney ;pad clalpt thp,t START YOUR CHILDREN now to save by opening a SAcVINGS BANK ACCOUNT with. the BANK OF HAMILTON BLYTH. $1 and Upwards received on deposit, and interest allowed at the rate of 3 per cent per annum, compounded half -yearly. Special rate on large time deposits. T. W. SCOTT, AGENT. THE CREAT CASH STORE What Is It This Week ? IT IS A BIG BARGAIN IN Hats, Caps and Shirts For Men and Boys. It will be to yor.r advantage to drop in if you are needing anything in that line. We have a splen- did range at astonishingly low prices. .,..A SNAP IN..., BOYS' BOOTS for every -day wear. They are whole stuck and well sewn, just what is reeded for the spring weather and are going at 30 per cent below the regular price, Some excellent values In those goods—Washing Prints. See the nice range of Dress Goods and Trimmings. Our Milliners sire kept very busy. Examine for yourself our stock and prices, which will prove snore than satisfactory. D. M. M c B E AT H PRETORIA the evidence shows that the member for Manitoulin is guilty of mutilation and destruction of evidence, larceny of the bank deposit slip and two charges of forgery in connection with the withdrawal of the slip from the bank. It is claimed that when Gamey got the original bank deposit slip from the teller of the Ontario bank on Saturday last he made two other slips and returned them to the teller, the first ono being refused, Gamey having retained the original and signed the teller's initials. MORRIS. LOCALS,—We are sorry to hear that Mr. Neil McDonald is not recruiting hie health as quickly as his many friends would desite....Mr. }'rank Lambie, V.S., has left for Midland, Michigan, where he intends spending the summer in the practice of his profession.... Mr. A. H. Cochrane was home from Water- loo for the E,Ster holidays lir. Peter McDonald, tinsmith, has moved to Berlin where he ^:ill follow his trade. Mr. John Coultea has 'sold the north half of lot 7, con. A, to Mr. Wm. glatou for12509 Mr. Fr;auk Cloa$ey, of Toronto, has been renewing old friendships lu this locality. He is a son of Mr, W. tf Cloakey, formerly of the 6th line, The family is living at the provincial capital.... Word has been received of the decease of Mrs. Carr, In Nehreska,her death occurrinC six week's ego. She was a sister of Mr. Robert Armstrong, a e orm Moy home being on the Gth con. The old residents of the township will remember tier, although It i5 years since she removed, . We are pleased to be able to state thst Misses Annie and Nettie Speir ars ewe to get about after a.siege of ajtt or eight weeks from typhoid lever.....'Cho Burk farm, recently bou�ght by Mr, 'Phomas McLauchlin, of ltrussele, has since been sold by hint to Mr, Philip Arnent,of the sante town ....Mre. 1Val- ter Sharp, of Uoderieh, and Mrs. Finch, of Clinton, were recent visitors,with Ard line friends. —Mr. Wm. Mortimer Clark, K.C., of Toronto, hes been appointed liutenant- governor of Ontario. new —Arrangements n ssue offC, under adiian posst ge Stamps, to hoar the head of Edward VII., het t!:+ first will not he issued before July. fury will be put out gradually, as the eUpply of the present issue is exhausted.