Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-29
THE FOUR coNsTABLEs

THE FOUR CoNsTA BLEs.
Capt. DOvener introduced the papers
ia all the cases in evidence, the objec-
tons of the defense being oyerrued by
the Board.
Captain Doyener then took up the
raids on houses of i'll fame, taking each
warrant separately. The purpose OF
his questions was to show that none OF
the women were tried, yet Anderson re-
ceived witness tees in each case. Wit
ness did not answer the questions read
| lily, explaining that there were so many
cases that his recollection was not dis
tinct as to any particular one. He
thought some OF the women had trials,
and he appeared as witness in the cases,
but he would not be certain as to others.
He would not be certain as to any par
ticular case.
Capt. Dovener offered in evidence the
record of the Justice In similar case.
Col. White objected, on the ground that
the case was not mentioned In the specl-
fcations, aud the defense had no oppor-
tunity to make answer. Mr.. ConiH
eplied TO Col. White. He read author
tiles to show that any similar acts,
prior or subsequent to the act In the
charges, tending TO show system or intent
were inadmissble. Col. Arnett argued
that the language quoted by Mr.. ConiH
admitted OF different construction.
He pointed out the possible lengthening
out OF the case il the construction OF
the law made by Mr.. Coniff was TO be
accepted By the Board. 1t would be an
-
only the law, but the only thing which
Is fair, 10 give the accused
notice of the charges against him. that
he may be given opportunity to answer
and defend. Mr.. Conff replied that
the prosecution did not introduce SINH
lar cases for the purpose OF finding him
guilty OF them, but for the purpose OF
showing a system Of conduct tending TO
prove corruption.
The Board refused TO sustain the OBJ
lection, Mr.. Vollinger only voting aye.
An exception was taken.
Capt. Dovener introduced in evidence
all the warrants in the house Of Ill fame
cases, aud the taxation OF costs made
by the Justice in each case.
Colonel Arnett conducted the cross
eAGUiuGllOu VI AuublSDu w lbuO %
testified that he saw Mr.. Pestinger, in
relation TO a warrant which was TO be
sworn out by Mr.. Martin. charging him
with selling on Sunday; that. be subse-
quently saw Pestinger, aud told him
the matter had been dropDed; that
Pestnger asked him what he owed him;
witness replied, "nothing:" that Pestin-
ger asked il he would accept present,
and witness told him he could "Suit
himself" that then Pestinger handed
him So. Justice Ankle was In the West
at the time. and knew nothing about 1t.
The evidence connecting Anderson
with this transaction was stricken OUT
with consent of counsel.
Continuing the cross S<mination,
Col. Arnett asked witness AS<SS the ar
rests OF inmates and pSY.SSSrs of
houses Of i'll fame. He couSTiot be
certain about the date TheS ARRESTS
were made on Saturday night ahd Sun
day morning. Thirteen warraitS were
sworn out by Mr.. Howard for lapdladies
of houses owned by Mr.. Ephlen.
Three constables assisted ia mGIlhg the
arrests.
"Did you have any warrant9fo the
loiterers in these houseS?"
mo, sir. Not until they we p taken
to Jail"
"Were tho warrants swori out
there?"
yes" &
BY Capt Dovener-"Do yea remem-
Der arresting Mrs. Blond at Susan Hen
negan'S?'
Eyes, by Mr.. Becker"
"Was she ever tried?"
81 cannot recollect. think she gave
$50 for her appearance"
Capt. Doveper here asked Squire
Arkele TO turn TO the place on his
docket, in which the warrant for this
woman was recorded. Mr.. Ankle re-
piled that he would tell about that
when he went on the stand.
Col. Arnett handed witness a paper
which he identified as warrant for the
arrest of Maggie Conroy. BE read the
names Of witnesses on the back.
observation-disclosures issued for these
Witnesses"
mo. The names were simply writ
ten on the back of the warrant"
what do you know or the costs
taxed In each case?'
That was done by Squire Ankle,
and have no means OF knowing wheth-
er they were correct or not"
"Were there trials following those
arrests?"
"The biggest portion Of them, think.
At least one-third of them had hearings
and the others gave bond for their ap-
pearance at court"
81 - hA
fees 10 any cases, to which he was not en-
titled. He could not remember the
amount Of his fees in any given case.
lie knew that Love, Blocker and LAUGH
lin testified as witnesses. He knew that !
some OF the women testified. but could |
not say how many. There were eigh- |
teen houses raided on that Saturday |
night. There were some examinations |
on Saturday and others on Monday and |
Tuesday. They were conducted in the |
jail Capt. DOvener and Mr.. Boyce
appeared az attorneys. don't know !
whether you"
NO, was not in the nest" said Col. |
Arnett.
Captain Dovener-"It was because
you were rot called, then"
Col. Aruett-"No, | was not called"
Capt. DoveDer did not like the term |
nest" and Col. Arnett insisted that
that word expressed his meaning. lie |
had tried 10 be espectful to the Cap |
tain, but would not be so II open hosti
lilies were declared. The opposing
counsel kept up cross-fre OF repartee, |
when became so acrimonious that the |
lie was passed, aud President Dobbins |
had to rap repeated y for order.
Cant. Dovener asked witness II SUBJ |