Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-07

Mr. DELFORD AZ 4 WITNESS.
He 10 Fined for Contempt q Cours.
After recess In the star route TRIAL, Mr. bliss
announced that he had not yet been able TO ind
the letter called Tor By the defense
Nj. Aerick suggested that the copy OF the letter
already In evidence was sufficient
Mr. Wilson declared that he wansed the original
Inc Witness MI. Beford. said he thought he had
some rights IN the matter, as he did not propose
10 oe sspersed without any opportunity OF defend
-, Mr. Merrick then handed the witness copy Of
oae rScore containing the letter OF various state
omceIS or COLORADO recommending Increased mail
facilities, and the witness read il aloud
Mr. Ingersoll then continued the examination OF
Of sars dssns o. sne s1atH cne
soli finished his examination OF Mr.. Beiford &C Q
Mr. BELFoRD's BRIEF CRoss-RxAx1xArrox.
HI. Belf0rd having stated that the letter trans
hitting the letter TO the officers Of the state gov.
eminent was In the handwriting OF his CLERK, the
only question asked by Mr. Merrick on cross
examination was for the name OF the clerk. Mr..
beuord said 1t was Delavan w. Gee.
Mr. BELFoRD ASKS 10 MAKE STATEMENT
When Mr.. Belford had LEFT the witness stand he
walked to the table where Mr.. Ingerson sat and
turning, said. 81 would like TO ask the courtesy of
the bar ana the permission OF the court TO make O
S.asement which In some way Affects my personal
Mr. MKRRIcK oBJEcrR
II object, I" said Mr. Merrick.
II don't think it is right" exclaimed Mr.. Bel
Iord, ITO try to assassinate man and then refuse
nim even to draw the dagger out OF the sore"
o, Mr. Merrick, in reply, again objected to this
There was then some confusion. during which
Mr belford. who YVES considerably excited, made
some remarks, the only audible words being s'give
MIN the poor privilege OF making a statement
OH
this Is not public meeting. We are trying a
case Juolcially, and that is all we can do"
Mr. BELFORD's DECLARATION.
"Then," declared Mr. Belford, 81 state before
the living Goa never received sucn q check"
II object your honor" exclaimed Mr.. Merrick.
BELFoRD FINED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Judge Wyiie. as soon as Mr.. Belford's words
were uttered, raped upon his desk, and Mr.. Bel
iord, turning upon his heel, started to leave the
,n ~sripg Ms Bedford here. Come here. SIR" said
Mr.: Belford returned to his place beside Mr.. In
gersolL
81 desire to say began Mr. BeIIord
s.What did he sayf" asked Judge Wyhe again
,on MI CARPENTER repeated the remark OF Mr.. Bel
'.Thai," said Judge wylie, sis contemptof court
ana the court Imposes nne OF 500"
IAN right" said Mr.. Belford. rather nercely 81
character" and Mr.. Belford sat down.
'TEis is a law tribunal" continued Judge
WYE This is degree OF impertnence never
Mr: ingersoll made plea for Mr.. Belford on the
ground OF human nature.
cess that It was intended to have this statement
made In some way.
The counsel for defense denied having any such
arrangement.
'Mr: Bedford" said Judge Wylie, sshas occupied
conspicuou, place before the country for many
years He has been a member OF the lower house
cfofn
mitted, believe. There was one term
when he says he was elected but did
calamity that befalls many men, and then he was
chief Justice of estate for six years. All that shows
mat d" is man OF consequence to his country and
the rights OF court and the privileges OF witness
be was on this stand as witness The question
whether he would be permitted 70 testify in regard
70 what Rerdell had said was q question
raised whilst he was on the stand
and discussed. and the court decided that
ne could not testify On the subject The facts are
veyed no criminal charge against him, and it was
T gaought out In cross-examination collaterally.
permitted to testify in regard to it,
The question was decided. Then after he was
dismissed from the witness stand he took his place
statement as a member OF the bar in the pres
ence OF the conrt and jury upon that subject.
or c 1S eo request Of that sort impossible
ADMIT Dis testimony under oath on that SUBJ
Ject Why should he be permitted to make
Sucn statement not under oath and
when he could not be cross-examined. He must
have known that 1t was impossible to grant the
request After the request was refused he deter
mined 70 make such a statement In defiance OF the
court and repeated It cannot remit the nne
under those circumstances"
THE FINE PAID By Mr. NaKRsoLH.
With permission OF the court, Mr. IngersoIl paid
the line by giving his check, and Mr. Belrord left
the court room.
81 have no personaI soeuno In +n,. o... ,.,a
j ldge Wyle. "but as long as preside here will
Vindicate the authority or the court"
SECRETARY TELLER wrTNEsa
After some petitions had been read ION. n. N.
Teller, Secretary Of the Interior was called 60 the
stand and examined as to matters concerning the
growth OF his state, Colorado.
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