Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-06

should only have been a fine, but Attorney V
Robb declares that as the Court had de-
cided on a jail sentence, three months was
as short as could be expected. Attorney
Langftt, for the prosecution, also says the
sentence is not satisfactory to him, as he
only wanted fine imposed.
Confined in an Ordinary Cell.
The ex-Mayor's new quarters are unpre-
tentious. 1t is Just like all the other cells,
five feet wide by eight feet long. There
are Just the three bare, whitewashed walls
and the bars in front. The only door is the
front door and it looks out on a lovely view,
but it is shut out by blank wall. The
floor is of stone and uncarpeted. The only
furniture is solitary chair, a hash pan and
spoon and a cot.
The latter is a little iron-framed affair
that hangs against the wall in company
with blue army blanket Lots of people
are less comfortable when they are out
camping. and last night when the ex-Mayor
laid himself down it would require only
few imaginary blue sky and balmy
zephyr effects to make himself believe he
was only cut grouse shooting instead of be-
ing in durance vile. As soon as he becomes
more settled in his new home he will be
given some employment, for enforced idle
ness would be torture to a man of the e1-
Mavor's temperament.
The curiosity of the people led hundreds
Of them to the Court House even before 8
o'clock Yesterday morning. Many came
early in the hope of securing good seats. By
$50 o'clock the corridors in the vicinity of
the Criminal Court were jammed with peo-
pie Many of Wyman's old friends were
there and much sympathy was expressed
for him. Very few had words of condemna-
ton. When the doors were thrown open
there was rush only equalled by the gal
lery gods in a theater.
The Final Act Promptly Given.
They were hardly seated before the e1-
Mayor and Mr.. Hughey appeared. He
took seat in the front row. Beyond being
little flushed he appeared as cool as usual.
A little later Thomas NJ: Marshall and
John S Robb appeared and held a con-
sultation with their client. District Attor-
nev Burleigh called "James G. Wyman,"
and the defendant stepped forward, accom-
panied by his attorneys. Mr.. Robb asked
the privilege of calling number of charac-
ter witnesses, who testified as follows:
Alderman David Mckelvev-I have known
j. 6. Wyman for years. think he is an
honest man.
Fred Gwinner-I know MI. Wyman: he is
an honest man.
A. J. McIlvainc-I have known J. G. Wy
man for years. / have had dealings of
thousands of dollars with him. always
found him honest. believe him sucn.
Samuel McCartney-I think he is one of
the most honest men L ever knew.
Contractor Trimble-I have had many
busiuess dealings with Mr.. Wyman and
always found him to be honest and up
right.
Messrs. John Boyd, David Hollander,
Frederick Kerr John Outlet. A. Ant,riessen,
Mr.. Iacock. DIR. Kirker, j. T. Mcintosh,
Charles L. Lockhart +. Beuchler, stephen
Cart-ight. J. IL. Armstrong, w. II. Graham,
William Ford aad William Wilson all tcsti-
fed in a like manner. Many of them said
that the ex- Mayor had been one of the busiest
men in Allegheny while he occupied that
position.
Plea for Leniencv Made.
Following this Mr.. Robb made plea for
lenienev He said the Legislature did not
consider extortion a very serious offense. not
as grievous as taking money under false
pretense or assault and battery. Continuing,
he said:
While the evidence in this case warranted
n conviction, still, the evidence did not eX-
clude the TACT that the defendant was ia
noIant of what was going On in his office
during his term. This, think, should call
Jor the clemency OF the Court in its wide
discretion in this matter. Idon't take it that
OF Allegheny that the incumbent is called
unos to give up the business in which he