Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-18
THE REYNOLDS CASE.
THE PROSECUTION RESTS HARRY
CANDLES TESTIMONY.
Evidence of the Delivery Clerk of
Wells, Fargo & Co. and
Other Witnesses.

a lengthy and able argument in support of
his motion. He said the letter, note,
piece of paper, or whatever it was that was
referred to, did not rise to the dignity of
evidence, and there was no foundation
laid for the purpose of showing that D.
NJ. Burns was alluded to as Wrecks
The motion was opposed by General
Carey and overruled by the Court.
The examination of III. D. Gamble was
then proceeded with. He said that he al
ways recognized Thomas II. REYNOLDS as
the deputy in the Office of Secretary of
State under D. NJ. Burns. He acted in that
capacity at all times, handled all the
moneys collected kept the fee and cash
books. He did not have a distinct recol-
lection of ever having seen Reynolds write
in the cash book.
CROSS EXAMINATIoN
Witness was cross examined at great
length by Grove L. Johnson. Said his name
was H. D. f. Gamble The initial "F." in
his name he seldom used, but he did, how
ever, use it when he subscribed TO the oath
of office.
Mr.. Johnson-Does not that Of" in
your name stand for " Wrecks" and don't
you know that it was town talk in Fresno
that you were the person referred to as
" Wrecks
Witness said he never knew that he at
any time had been referred to as Wrecks"
and if he had at any time been so referred
TO, it was news to him.
Mr.. Johnson-Do you claim any other
residence than Sacramento?
Witness-NO, sir. I did claim Fresno
my residence, and as | understand it, |
cam gain a residence in one place until !
lose it in another.
Mr.. Johnson-Did you not a few days
since, for the purpose of getting a sum of
money, make an affidavit that you were a
resident of Fresno?
General Carey interposed an objection to
the question, on the grounds that it was If.
relevant, immaterial, incompetent, and not
and exception noted.
sTUp-HoRsE POKER
Mr.. Johnson-Mr. Gamble, did YOU not,
while in Fresno, engage in dealing game
that is known as stud-horse poker?"
General Carey said he objected to the
question. Some of the most reliable. trust
worthy and responsible citizens in the State
followed gambling He called attention to
cent origin, and was not an offense against
the laws of the State until made so by the
passage of a bill through the last Legisla-
ture, by one Of the counsel for defense in
this case.
Mr. johnson said the question: and those
to follow, were for the purpose of attacking
the credibility of the witness, We propose
to show that he has not told the truth We
propose to show that he is destitute of the
requisites of manhood. That instead of his
being a bo0kkeeper, as he has testified, he
was only barkeeper.
The Court overruled the objection. said
he would allow the question, as he thought
the answer would have a tendency to de-
note the character of the witness and the
credibility of his testimony.
In answer to the question witness said
he had dealt stud-hOrse poker i'll Rupert's
saloon, in Fresno, upon three occasions
he never dealt before or since in his life
Was not employed there as a dealer Adj
mitted that his principle duties while in
the employ of Reynolds was looking after
the bar. He did not recall conversation
with parties in Fresno during which he
said Burns was guilty and
REYNOLDS INNOCENT.
He did not make use of such language TO
Sparhawk during the month of May, 1854
He said he was acquainted with James H.
Lively, Ed. Sparhawk, Ben. H Manthy,
Charles 5. Marshall and George Rupert, all
residents of the town of Fresno. lie had
no recollection OF remarking to either of
those gentlemen that he would 90 to Sac
ramento and send Reynolds to the Peni-
Tertiary if he could.
Mr.. Johnson-Is it not a fact that you
said to Rupert, in the latter's saloon. in
Fresno, calling Nh. Reynolds the vilest
name known to the English language, you
would go to Sacramento and get even with
him for discharging you? That, in other
words by your evidence, you would send
him to the Penitentiary?
Witness-I remember nothing Of the
kind; and what is more, | was never dis
charged in my life.
Mr.. johnson read long list of questions
and answers, which he said were those read
by Reynolds to witness in the interview at
the Grand Central Hotel last summer Wit
ness admitted several of them to be correct.
and denied a number of others. He said
he quit Reynolds employ about two weeks
after he informed Reel Terry that he would
not sign the affidavit.
REDIRECT EXAMINATION.
Before going into the Secretary of States
office, witness said, he was employed as
barkeeper by Messrs. Blessing & Guthrie. of
the Capital Hotel. Was married on the
22d of February, 1879, His family was
with him at Fresno. He went TO work for
Reynolds two weeks before the opening of
the Grand Central Hotel, and assisted at the
opening. He knew Grove l.. Johnson, of
counsel for defense, quite intimately. In
fact, it was through Mr. Johnson's political
.l,,t I, ..l,t 1
under d. NJ. Burns. Mr. Johnson wrote
him a fine recommendation and Mr.. Burns
acceded to his request.
Re-cross- examination Mr.. Johnson-I
promised | would assist you that time,
didn /?
Witness-Yes, sir.
Mr. Johnson-Well, kept my word as |
always do. Did not?
WitneSs-I guess so.
Mr.. Johnson-Did you not circulate
petition in this city once for the purpose of
securing the appointment of Clerk of the
Police Court?
Witness-Ies, sir.
Mr.. Johnson-You had no claim on
Judge Henry, had you?
Witness-Well, | assisted at his election
the first time?
Mr.. Johnson-You have always claimed
Witness-Ie s, sir.
Mr. Johnson-Then you were attempting
to get rewarded for your treachery to your
party were you not?
Witness-Judge Henry was much the
best man. | voted for him then, and should
do so again under similar circumstances.
Judge Sullivan thought the examination
had gone far enough in that direction and,
counsel for both sides stating that they had
no more questions to ask, the witness was
excused.
ExSurveyor-Genera Shanklin was re-
called and identified a number of state
ments of fees paid by him into the office of
the Secretary of State His recollection,
he said, was that the party receiving the
money signed the receipt and as most OF
them were in Reynolds handwriting, it
was fair to presume that he had received
the money.
Thomas Eagan. Il deputy under Secre-
tary of State Thompson, was next placed
upon the stand to identify some documents
from the files of that Office so that they
could be placed in evidence.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Felix Tracy, manager of Wells, Fargo &
Co.'S business i'll this city, and William ii.
Govan, delivery clerk of the same firm,
testified as to having delivered certain sums
of money to Reynolds, who signed for it
as Deputy Secretary of State.
General Carey then announced that the
rested their case.
Mr. johnson moved that the further