Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-25


In the Criminal Court, Judge wylie, this morn.
ing, Mr. Taggart, assistant district attorney said
that to-day mad been set for the arraignments in
what are known as the detectives cases.
THOMAS DUNN's CASE POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW.
Mr. Wells asked that the case of Thomas Dunn
be called.
Mr. A. B. Williams said that on Saturday he had
ments, but they were not there. He then Called
at the district attorneys Office and was only able
20 ma there portion OF the indictments. He de-
slre1 theSe indictments to examine, so that he
but. as the court could see he had been unable to
ginia, and it would be impossible Tor him ~ to be
here to-day. He asked that the four cases against
MT Dunn be postponed till tomorrow.
MI Taggart said he had no objection.
ME Williams remarked that two OF the indict-
ments were identical
Ex-DETEcrIvE MDEvIrr TO BE ARRAraNKD NEXT
THURSDAY
Mr. Wells called up the cases against James A.
McDevitt, three in number.
Mr.. Robert Cmisty, his counsel, said that It had
oeen physical impossibility for him to examine
the recent indictments.
The Court-How many are there?
MI. ChriSty-Several OF them, and there Is some
duplication. He had found much embarrassment
in getting these Indictments.
Mr.. Wells-YOu ask time?
MI. Christy-Yes; and will be ready by Monday.
Ihe Court-You ought to plead before that day.
Mr. Wells suggested Thursday, and that day
LARCENY CASES.
James E. Sherwood, indicted for larceny two
cases. with Frank Hunting, alias Roxy, was
Drought up from the cells, and being arraigned,
pleaded not guilty.
T HE CASES AGAINST EX-DETECTTvEs M'ELFREsH,
C00MBS, ACTON AND MILLER.
The cases against George W. McElfresh were
called. and Mr.. A. B. williams said there were
eight Indictments and there would be O number
OF pleas.
Mr.. Wells-what time do you want,
oaH MT. "linams-weIl endeavor to be ready Thurs
TSs Uoamss and the four cases
Mr. Coomes would not be arraigned till Satur-
day.
MT Taggart remarked that that was So
called Mr.. Il. Clagett remarked that Mr.. Murray
was Mr.: Acton's attorney. and was not present
,.r Inc Go1rt.Aeton o may be postponed till Thurs
When the cases {six, against George o. Miller
were called. Mr.. A. B. Williams said that Col In
city. Mr.: Bush, OF Col ingersoIIs office. had com.
menced men to prepare the pleas, and he believed he
could be ready Thursday.
This was satisfactory to the government.
ROBERT MURPHY ARRAIGNED FOR LARCENY
Mr.. Wells called the two cases against Robert
Murphy.
Mr.. w. n. Belts said Murphy was under bail.
and Unexpected him. II he does not come he will
be here Thursday.
Mr. Murphy subsequently came in, and was
arraigned on two indictments charging him with
Daniel Scrivener johnson and Thomas Dunn) with
larceny, and he pleaded not guilty. with the UNDER
standlng that he might withdraw the plea if he so
elected.
AS TO THE TRIALS.
Mr. wells said the government was very anxious
to try these cases, or some OF them at least
The Court-It is the business of the District
attorney to arrange the business.
gQfd hat
would ask that days certain be set for the trial OF
some OF these cases
Mr.. Jackson said that Mr. Coomes was ready
and anxious for trial.
Mr.. Wells said Dunn's arraignment could be
fixed for Thursday with the others
Thls closed the proceedings for the day, and as
some OF those Interested LETT the court room the
fact was recalled to mind that the name of c. E.
Finder and A. II. VOsS were not mentioned.