Daily globe., 1878-06-04
THE IMPEACHMENT
u4RD WORK TO GATHER UP n
QUORUM.
Tnrmun;Ison, the County Treasurer, Tells
the Story of the Clayton Town Order win
all the Thrilling and Blood Curdlins In
cidents Connected Therewith.

:idcd to adjourn over to Monday at 2:3OP. M.,
to give members an opportunity to visit their
homes to attend to private matters. The dis
cusson by those favoring such adjournment,
implied that if it decided, they would
be on hand, ready to proceed promptly with
business at the hour designated. But when
President Wakefield brought down his gavel at
2 30 yesterday only seventeen Senators answer
ed to their names as follows: Messrs. Ahrens,
Armstrong, Bailey, Deuel., Drew, Gilfllan, c.
D. Goodrich, Henry, Hersey, Mcclure, Nc
Hcnch, McNelly, Nelson, Rice, Smith, Waite
and Waldron. few minutes later Messrs.
Donnclly, Pillsbury, j. B. Gilillan and Lang
don came in and the president announced
quorum, the usual proclamation was made, and
President Wakefield asked the managers if they
were ready to proceed with the examination of
witnesses.
Mr.. Campbell, of managers, said 1T seemed to
him there ought to be a full Senate to hear the
testimony, but they were ready to proceed II
the court thought best. The president hearing
no objection, announced that the examination
would proceed,
I. INGMUNDsoN,
treasurer Of Mower county, was the first wit
ness. He was treasurer in March, 1877, having
held the Office since 1874. Relations with Page
had been friendly up to the fall of 1875, as l
supposed on very friendly terms. In the lat
ter part of September, 1875 Page stopped re-
cognizing me; never speaking to me except on
business. | spoke to him on several occasions
but he would not recognize me only as spoke to
him on business. We had Republican con-
vcntion and was nominated for county treas
urer. My Republicanism was called in ques-
ton, and | explained my position as being
opposed to the man power, and l always
supposed that to be the reason. At least the
cstrangement commenced from then. I was
arrested and brought before Judge Page in
March. The first time was brought up there
was an ad journment, and L think
a second adjournment. The last time 1 was
brought up there was an examination of wit
nesses for the prosecution. After the wit
nesses had been examined my attorney stated
the evidence did not show any wrong doing, at
least intentional wrong doing, and moved my
discharge. The judge replied the law did not
recognize, and further that he had been in
formed there were graver offenses charged
against the office, specifying the mixing uI
the different funds, and Furthermore that hac
been talking about him scandalously through
out the county, especially at LIE Roy. AS tt
bail Judge Page said he supposed would ap
pear, but went on to mention bail forfeited
who were thought to be honest men and then fix
cd my bail at 81 900. Asked the Judge what
should do in certain cases, but he said he was
not there to give me legal advice.
Cross examined by G. K. Davis-Met Judge
Page first about eleven years ago. Was elected
treasurer in 1873 taking possession of the office
March, 1874. Never visited Judge Page at hi
house, he me at my house. Went cunning
along with Page several times. Specified three
occasions. Other occasions were when Others
went ont. l generally made up the parties
Page generally spoke to me and asked mo tt
make up the parties. Such hunting parties
are common. The Judge was in the habit O.
calling on me at .my office, on othe
clerk of the court. The Republican convention
mentioned was in the fall of 1875. l had beer
rcnominated when l made my remarks. 1 de
claimed against the one man power. l meant
what l said l don't think was severe in tht
terms used. There was considerable excite
ment over the nomination. Did not go out ot
Austin to look up delegates, or write about it
When l mentioned the one-man power I meant
Judge Page. 1 intended to be understood al
criticising the political career of Judge Page
Did not criticise his Republcanism. 1 said
had often worked with tho opposition in poll
tics because did not believe in the one-mar
power. Judge Page was not present. There
had been a split in the Republican party anC
much personal feeling engendered. To tn.
best of my recollection Page never recognized
me after that convention. It's not a fact tha
l refused to speak to Page. If I think an
wrongcd l resent it.
At this point discussion arose as to the ad
instability of a question as to the feelings en-
tcrtained by the witness to the members of the
grand jury making the presentment, mana
gers objecting that it was not cross-examina
tion, they not having questioned him as to
that point. The question being submitted tt
the court, there were only 10 votes, and cal
Of the court was had. The absentees gathered
in, the question was again put, and resulted
yeas 10, nays IL, so the question was not al.
lowed.
Witness continuing, he said he had not at
tempted to recognize Judge Page since the Sep
tcmbcr tcrm 1876. Have denounced Judge
Page since the March term, 1877. No recollec.
ton of denouncing the judge during the term Of
court. knew that my official conduct was
being investigated. r. A. Jones was not il
attendance upon that term as my
counsel. Did not know before the term Of
court that was to be investigated. was i1
the grand jury room during the investigation
Mr.. Campbell entered objection to further
progress on this point, and discussion was com
menced by Mr.. Davis, when MIR. Campbell
withdrew his objection.
Witness continucd-Was present when my
case was under discussion. The deputy sheriff
came after me. Was in there only once.
occupied the witness stand. In March, 1877
during the session of court in the presence ot
Elder and others said Page was id old bull
dozer. Don't think abused the court in tho
presence of the grand jurors. Don't think ;
used obscene remarks in reference to tht
court in 1877. Heard Of the charges of thu
judge in relation to my office. Was not il
communication with any grand Juror in ref
ference to any matter. I did not attempt te
influence any member of the grand jury as to
my case.
At this point Mr.. Davis asked witness as t.
the Clayton town order, but objection was
interposed by Mr.. Campbell, and discussion
ensued, and the question was submitted to thu
Senate and it voted yeas II, nays IL, and tht
question was allowed.
Witness continued-I took order from
town treasurer Qualm. gave him check or
the county funds. did not pay it upon tn.
warrant Of a county auditor. The treasurers
successor demanded of the money
and 1 paid it. This was tht
circumstance for which I was examined
in a criminal proceeding befor Judge Page
Was allowed interest part of the time for tht
county funds in bank. The witnesses at the
examination were D. B. Coleman and Loren
Harolson. Judge gave his reasons for holding
me to trial. He said intent had nothing tc
do when Il plain violation of statutes existed,
Went with A. A. Harwood to two places to get
athdavIts from grand jurors bearing against
Judge Page. l have felt great interest in these
proceedings. Have contributed $50 to this
prosecution. Was here last winter eight or nine
days. and talked freely about the matter.
Re,direct-Was deputy clerk, appointed in
March, 1874 and performed the duties nm to
October, 1877. Denounced Page for his perse-
cutiOns.
The redirect and also the cross examination
We're conducted at some length, but nothing
specially important was elected, not given he.
fore. His examination concluded articles six
and seven, and the witnesses on articles eight
and nine, not having arrived, the court at 5:15
adjourned on motion of Senator Deuel..
Il SMALL BL1ZE.
Which Burns Barn and Contents, Includ-
u. Horse.
The alarm of fire at 1925 yesterday after
noon was caused by the breaking out of