The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-03-23
HE ONLY WANTS $4,000.
MFR. RHODES IS AFTER THE COM
MlTTEE..
Interesting Proceedings in Judgs
s Egan's Court--The House Of -
Representatives Sends
igl for Its Absent ESc.#
#l.2a Member. e 5aEE
Summoned From Court.

~ st. Paul. Special Telegram, March FL
I'M A scene perhaps without a precedent
In the annals of the local bar was en-
acted yesterday in the district court OF
Ramsey county. A member of the leg
islature on the stand as a witness IN
the coal combine embrogliO, was. taken
out of the court by the sergeant-at-arlns,
acting under Instructions of the Minneso-
ia house of representatives. The day
was prolific in sensations in the now
famous coal combine case. Outside OF
the court room scene, which was toll
lowed by the discharge of the order to
4 show cause why Richard A. Walsh
should not be punished for refusing TO
disclose the whereabouts OF John j.
q Rhodes letter book, there were many
developments of interest. The house and
senate worked themselves into excite
ment over the matter, and the impeach-
ment of Judge Egan was darkly limited,
until it was learned that he had dis
charged the order. From the temper OF
the house it is probable that had the
judge refused to part with representa-
4 tive Walsh's society, impeachment pro-
ceedings would have been begun as soon
as the papers could have been drawn.
But the attorneys for Mr. Rhodes were
not disheartened by the attitude OF the
court and a legislature. At o'clock
last night papers We're filed in the dis
trict court in name of John J. Rhodes
bringing suit for damages in the sum OF
$50, 900 against Richard A. Walsh, lgna-
thus Donnelly, p. B. Winston, II. I.
Bjorge, James A. Boggs, Hiler II. Hor-
ton. William Lockwood and Frank L..
Morse members of the legislative coal
combine Investigating committee, anu j..
M. Wells, assistant sergeant-at-arns OF
the house of representatives, and d.
Scheffer, sergeant of the committee rooms
of the senate. '-
To keep up interest in the matter and
prevent the public losing sight of the fact
that the State Of Minnesota is at present
engaged in investigating the ubiquitous
coal combine public mass meeting has
been called for tomorrow night at
Market hall, when speeches will be made
by Senator Donnelly, Representative
Walsh and others.
And the state still remains in pos"
session of John J. Rhodes letter book!
Shortly before noon J: W. Wells, as
sistant sergeant-at-ar1ns of the house, in
terrupted the proceedings in Judge
Egan's court, and in the presence of
several hundred spectators demanded
that R. A. Walsh, who was at the
time giving testimony in the witness
box, be released and turned over to his
custody. A silence followed the an,
nouncement of Mr.. Wells and Ill eyes
: were turned on the officer OF the legis-
lature. Then a murmur ran about the
court room as M. Wells stepped forward
. to carry out his orders.
stop! One moment" said the judge
''Mr Sheriff, please remain here one
moment -'.
Mr.. Wells stepped back and again ad
dressed the court: do l understand
that you refuse, sir? The house com
handed me, should you do SO, to learr
your reasons for refusing.
This court has all due respect for your
mandate and the house, Mr.. Sergeant-at
arms; you are in court Of justice
and your application will be considered
Plesase take 4 seat, you are INTERFERING
with the administration OF JUSTICE The
Judge then inquired of the attorneys i
they were through with the witness.
Il am through said Mr.. O'Brien in {
very decided manner. and Mr.. Walsh
walked down from the stand into tn,
left the court together. Mr. Wells hat
been accompanied on his mission from
the capitol to the court room by larg
delegation of representatives to see wha
effect his entry would produce. They re
NAMED until court adjourned. and Judg
Egan took occasion to make few re
marks for their edification, severely cen
surfing the sergeant-at-arms and tn
states counsel for the unprecedented
action.
Attorney General Childs and Mr.. Mum
at once disclaimed any responsibility TO
the interruption. and said they had n
idea what Mr.. Wells intended to do unit
they heard his voice. Mr.. O'Brien ex
onerated them and informed the cour
that the officer had come into the roof
without their noticing him, and had mad
his demand on his own responsibility
The court then adjourned until sc
when Judge Egan rendered his decisio
~ discharging the order.
Miss Rehan the Model.