The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-09
THE GANG MUST GET NEW LAWYERS.
Jason Brown Says that He Cannot Take Part
in the Coming Conspiracy Trial.

There is q probability that the four defend
ants in the tallysheet cases, who are to be tried
on the 10th inst. will be represented by new'at-
torneys. Jason B. Brown came to the city,
yesterday, to tell them that his other engage
ments were such as TO make it doubtful as to his
being able to appear for them at this term of
court. ~ have important cases in the cir
cnt courts of several countless" said
Mr.. Brown last night. 'that will keep
me busy for weeks. I do not
see how can come here at this time. Indeed,
went into the first trial on an hours notice,
and have given the cases but little attention
since. A few months ago some of the defendants
wrote to me inquiring whether I could be ready
for their second trial in January. l was very
busy then, and could give no answer. A few days
since received another letter. and concluded to
run up to the city to-day to tell them my situa-
ton"
"Will Senator Voorhees, appear in the case9"
ne was asked.
Il understood that to be his intention some
time ago, but know nothing more about it than
what has appeared in the papers. When the
Journal stated that he would be one of the
counsel concluded that would not be essential
to the defense in the coming trial and took but
little account OF my continuing in the cases.
The defendants themselves do not know whether
Mr.. Voorhees, will come or decline to appear.
They have heard nothing from him and are I'M
certain to who will be their counsel. One
two attorneys could do better with the defense
than several"
Mr.. Brown thought IL was doubtful to
Judge McNutt returning in time to take up the
cases, and to the possibility OF a continuance
said, sit is customary in the United States
courts to begin the trials on the days for which
they are set do not see what ground for a
continuance could be urged in these cases The
witnesses oil live in Indianapolis. and it will be
trouble to secure their attendance on the day
named for the trial"
1t is fair presumption that money, which
the conspirators raised readily for the first
trial, Is now hard TO obtain. and that the Demo
Gratis are not willing to respond to appeals for
assistance The burden of expense seems to
have been thrown upon the defendants them-
selves, one of whom said recently that the old
attorneys and several new ones had volunteered
to defend them without retaners fees. Mr..
Brown says no attorney volunteered and that
first trial '.They asked me-" he continued.
what my fee was and 1 said $500. John Sulli-
van got the money and paid me in an hour after
the trial. l took only $3.50, though.
The other $50 I allowed to go
as my contribution to the expenses
of the trial am OF rich enough to volunteer
in any case, and a lawyer-rich or poor-who
does it, is generally poor stick. But il uld
afford it, perhaps would give the boys my as
sistance without charge"
Coy and Sullivan were in consultation with
Mr.. Brown, yesterday, as were several local poll
ticians, notceably Phil Gapen. trustee of the In
sane Hospital. He and Sullivan came to Browns
room at the Grand Hotel together, and, after an
hour had passed, went with the attorney and
Coy and others up street.