The morning call., 1891-11-21

SelU ne preferred tnen, out lney were 100
funny. they would not obey orders. He
said he would rather have one of these
young fellows than fifty of these old -"
In first giving his testimony Bailey did so
hesitatin gly and laconically, but he soon
warmed up and made his statement with
evident pleasure. On cross-examinatiou,
however, some If the questions evidently
surprised and staggered him, and there were
pauses and bushes between the
queries and answers. During his cross
examination the spectators we're frequently
convulsed with laughter and The Court was
obliged to Feprimand them.
Witness was asked by knight II he had
fixed it up with his counsel 10 Try TO create
the impression that he was an unwilling wit
ness.
No." he answered.
You understand all such tricks. don't
you?"
Bailey admitted that he could imagine how
such things could be done.
ibid you make application to others for
money TO help you make your campaign p
"Wln you swear you received no funds
from the outsider"
mo; dou't swear that"
Did you ever apply to a candidate for the
United States Senate for money %
~ never made application"
did you receive any?"
Eyes. sir"
How much?"
Five hundred dollars"
$50 that is $500 you received from a candi-
date for the United States Seuate?"
Yes, sir"
Now you can ask him, Mr.. Delmas," said
Knight. ''whom'he got that money from. if
you want to-"
We'll" answered Delmas, "as he is Re-
publican don't care to find out"
At the adjournment of the court last night
Judge Reynolds made an order that both
sides produce $500 in court this morning,
that being the amount due the jurors at the
rate Of $50 each for fifteen days service.
judge Reyn oIds was on hand at 1905
o'clock this morning and Clerk Fuote called
the jurors, all OF whom were present.
The Judge then remarked upon the pay
ment OF fees To the jurors, ana Uriah Wood
stepped up to the clerk and deposited $50.
L. Lion was called and testified that he
had been in business In San Jose for thirty
seven years. The value Of the stock of the
Light and Power Company was SIS to So
per share before the Electric Improvement
Company was organized After that 1t
dropped to $50. That was offered by James
w. Rea.
Il told him to wait a liddle." Lqughterl
The Court refused to hear testimony of
conversation had between the witness and
Rea after the commencement of this suit.
Had you conversation with James W.
Rea before the last election in regard to
what he would do to depreciate the sto ok OF
the Light and Power Company ?"
The conversation had with him was
after this suit was commenced"
Cross-eXamination-Re and | joked con-
siderably. There have been no transfer of
stock of the Light and Power Company
since the new company was organized that |
know of. Sixty dollars was the lowest
figure at which l would sell the stock before
the Electric Improvement Company was
organized.
To Delmas-Rea said an election was 60
ing to take place and he wanted to buy INV
stock. He offered me $40 share. l said l
was notin love with either of the companies,
but he could have the stock for 500 gave
him an option on the stock until the follow
ing day. He did not take the stock. l can
not give the date that Rea offered me $40 q
share. thought he meant what he said.
MIR. Delmas-Mr. Wood, will you take the
stand?
THE DEFENDANT TEsTIFIEs.
Uriah Wood took the oath and said: NV
name is Uriah Wood, age 81. Have been In
this county for thirty-nine years and
resident Of this State thirty-nine years
have followed various businesses; was
brought up as a farmer; mined when l first
came to California; then went to farming at
Gilroy, where l remained for four or five
years; then went into the sheep business in
1859 ON the San Joaquin and followed that
business for nearly thirty years. quit the
business about four years ago and farmed UP
farms. came to live in San Jose
about five years ago; became interested
In the Brush Electric Light Company
about seven years ago; am acquainted with
Thomas Rea and he induced me to become
stakeholder in that company; remained
in the company when 1t was amalgamated
with the Light and Power Company; am a
Republican, and have been since | knew
anything OF Repnblicanism; was entitled to
and did vote at the last State election"
Ibid Won ever utter to any human haipo
these words: james w. Rea Is thief and
a scoundrel?"
mo, SIR"
ibid you ever utter to any human being
these words: James w. Rea has robbed
his father and mother in certain transac-
tons in connection with the Light and
Power Company"
"No, SIR"
"Did you ever utter to any human being
these words: james w. Rea is q robber
and bOodler and belongs to a ring; he
has robbed his father and SISTERS of large
sums of money!"
mo, sir, did not"
MIR. Delmas-The witness is with you,
gentlemen.
Mr.. Knight-No questions.
II an earthquake had struck the building
more surprised look could not nave come
over the faces OF the defendant, his attor-
neys and the spectators.
1t was fully two minutes before a word
was spoken, and the suspense grew painful.
Wood retained his seat in amazement.
Mr.. Delmas Informed him that that was all.
and then he awoke as from his dream and
left the stand with puzzled look ON his
face
Mr.; Delmas then quietly remarked, "We
rest"
Mr.. Knight arose and said: "Well. II
your Honor please, this Is somewhat OF a
surprise; we were not prepared for this.
We would like an adjournment until /
o'clock in the afternoon to prepare for re-
buttal. 1t looks somewhat now as If we
would get through to-day-that is, with the
testimony."
The Court remarked that as all seemed so
pleasant 1t would probably be better to take
an adjournment until / 80 o'clock In the
afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
AT the afternoon session a. L. Schemmel