New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
ANOTHER PRISONER YIELDS.
COMPOSING HIS SHARE IN THE BURLING-
TON PLOT
BowLEs FOLLOWS TIE EXAMPLE SET BY SMITH
THE ME HOBS OF THE PROSECUTION DE-
NoUSCED BY THE ATTORNEYS
FOR THE DEFENCE.
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Chicago Jnly 14-This was another sensational
day I'm the trial OF the Burlington dynamite case The
courtroom filed at early hour with much tho
same kind of an audience were there yesterday
sturdy looking engineers predomnaiing. The United
States Commissioner was in his seat promptly at 10
o'clock The reporters were also in waiting but
the long hand OF the clock had crept TO the first
quarter mark when the attorneys and prisoners en-
tered 1t was then tha; the first surprise occurred
At the little gate opening into the bar the attorneys
for the prosecution and defence entered the former
going to their seats the north side Of the room
and the latter to the south When all were seated
Bowlcs, the, prisoner against whom such
damaging evidence was given yesterday
/ was observed sitting with the prosecution u
was at first thought he had made mistake and he was
spoken to, but he only shook his head and remained
where he was. a great change had come over him
since yesterday. His eyes were boodshot, as IL ne
had not slept, and on his welltanned cheeks were
traces Of tears Instead. OF sitting erect and In an
attitude Of defiance he had done at the afternoon
session. he leaned heavily on his chair his head sunk
deeulv on his breast Bowlcs has an honest open
countenancc withal and the change which came over
it, coupled with his whole general appearance oil aoee'
submission and repentance, could not iall 10 MAKE al
impression on all who saw him. 1t certainly aHec'ou
the attorneys for defence and the prisoners all Oh
whom cred him furvey he sat across the room ana
with ANYTHING but pleasant thoughts. Bowes' brother
sat be,wccn Attorneys Donahuc and David, engaged
with them In earnest conversation
Whom the case was begun the United states Dstrlct
Attorney Mr. Ewing arose and sad May 1t Pi'"''
tho Court I understand from the defendant bo"lcs
that he does not desire further examination iou can
ask Mr. fowles II this is so. You can ask Mr. bowi's
himself , - -.
Co-,riss,oner uovne asked BOwles II this was So
MFR Donahue. for the defence, jumped up and sad
Stop. I want to say something Dut MI hoS"' III
sisted on talking first to Bowles
is this statement true said Mr.. Hoyne'
porles stood rp and said Yes, sir desire 10
waive examination
Then Mr. Donahue had his innings. i nave ai" ass
hon treated with ordinary courtesy in the courts OF This
country, he said but IN this case have been dehled
| this This man Bowles client and 1t was
unfair to take him into consultation with the gentcnsn
who pIctends to represent the prosccuuoh
l. ~What else can you get in this coultP oroKe IN
Mr.. David
Mr. Uoyne's face grew white paper and then sud
denly crtu,soned "Mr Marshal, remove that man
from the COURT he said ansrily
| Marshal Marsh advanced and seized the truculent
attorney BY the arm but the lawyer erkcd away from
him.
the Court.
~ram a LAWYER have been admitted 10 the bar, and
T nro,oce % be respected even If l am In United
1
States Court said David
why did you order him rmoved y demanded MI
| Donahue
| Because you used incorporate language and In
suited the Court answered Mr. lfoyne.
| NV associate meant every word he sad,' said Mr.
Donabue lie said 1t wlfully and deliberately. l
meant eyorv word 7 said, and said 1t with debera-
| ton and malice aforethought'
This kind of talk must STOP said the Court.
Il would stop It now," said DistrictAttorney
| Ewing.
we'll stop 1t. and We will take the consequences
| replied Mr.. David.
! we've been insuted at every STEP said Mr.
norabuc "and we will take the consequences OF
rrotestInr against any such outrageous treatment
| for ourselves and ccnts. Now do l understand
that nv client IS under arrest by order of this court
Mr. Uovne--I told the marshal to remove him
from the court. This is not police court by good
deal.
! lIr. David-I meant no dlsrespect 10 the Oour' d.
a a citizen.
Mr. Notwithstanding that my associate was in
contempt has he not purgcd himself Of that contempt
The Court know he has now.
MFR. David started with forcible remarks
about the methods OF the prosecution. INDUCING
def ,ndant 10 waive examination without first asking
betber no had consulted his lawyers to the meaning
and effect OF such a step. when the Court interrupted
him with Sit down now and proceed with the case
There was a more dramatic scene TO follow Mr'
Ewing asked that the be continued until 10
O'Clock on Monday morning. as the Government was
nor ready to proceed Mr. Donahue opposed the
continuance. - 49,,
1T Is very strange said he. ." that because they
ho ,rduccd this Door man Bowlcs TO go into private
consultation with the great lawyers and the railroad
magnases on the other side of the case they shouid
o, hc ready to-day although they were really yeser-
day. . -, ,...,,oo
that he desired time ,
d. 90 course, said Mr. Hoyne. II the furherahce
Of Justice demands It. It will have to be grahleu'
pcfore the last word had fallen from the Conns
,oo.s urs powles rose from his chair and took
sov stems toward the Court With his heal turned
/ toward the Judge and half avered from inc gaze u
the spectators, who were astonshed Dy 'he suuue"
actlon with his right hand stretched OUT IN the
attitude of appeal and In voice that Seeieu rcsou'e
hut vet trembled in It's tones. he said
nT, 4 for the interest of justice. your Honor This
will be for the good Of the public. All that VIII
say here should have been told long ago anu and 70
viii tell will only be for the sane Vi Iu''''' aA1
| nruve that | am innocent man. -..... o.I
PTt erIess goce broke as he flint ned the sentence and
the eas rolled down his bronzed cheeAs ~he
that could not control shoOA ,s .s hiS and locked
He is powerful man, al least SIX feet hlgl, anu
giant among the slightly bullt lawyers Gam anu b took
men by whom he was surrounded. Nhen ne ,,tcr no"h
his seai he wiped his eyes with rcd cotton hahth1
chief and leaned his head on The back oi MS cnS Wr
! Mr. Donahue said with sarcastic smile as @ n ~
UnUes is not in this case, presume We may ~ va,
Mr. Donahue wanted TO know whether bail "ou1
he axed in Bowles's case Ills brother Is hele % an1
has retained u.s. he said Mr. Ewing oDIeo'eu ,t ,la
| Wr nonabue was not BOwles's attorney. Another
| ,nt tetween counsel ensued and the Court asked
| Bowes:
! a ~, these gentlemen represent YOU
Thev aid mi this morning said Bowlcs
DO you want to give Dal'
Yes. sir -
Can you give ball ?"
| rt.9 Nr DaviI attack the opposing counsel IN
the most approved style Of forensic @
Je anoloczed 10 the Court a. man ana el't@om' %
hut rrartIcaIly refused apologize 10 him as Juu
eal officer and dared punishment Tor con1Tp who
| o,,d IN he counsel for the United states ana inc
rra,Ir,ad corporation on the other side SAID MI
dcnounce the unfair and unjust methods thcy
have practlscd in this case Thcre Is not %o uo ' e,d
not saw deliberately and wilfully and We are pcpai'
to taIe the consequences. whatever they may De- ~
,,o,r honor thinks we have been guilty OF contempt
~ vonr court and think you have the power 10 nhct
a. - 20 he offence. / ready 10 pay my