New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-25
THE DEBS TRIAL TO GO ON.
1T TAKES JUDGES WOOD AND GROSSCUP
THREE MINUTES TO DECIDE

THE ARGUMENT BEFORE THE COURT HAD con-
suMED SIX HOURS THE DEFENDANTS
WARNED NOT TO CONTINUE THEIR
INTERFERENCE WITH RAIL
ROAD EMPLOYEES.
Chicago July 24-I,ong before the opening hour of
the United States Circuit Court this morning the
corridor of the third floor Of the Federal Building
was thronged with people waiting to gain adms
sion to the whore was 10 be heard the con-
tinuation OF the arguments in the cases Of Eugene
V. Debs George w Howard Sylvester Keliher and
Director Rogers. OF the American Railway Union.
charged with contempt OF court
The defendants brought into court shortly
after the opening hour. Judges Woods and Gross
cup took their seats AT 1910 o'clock and the court
declared In session.
At yesterdays session there was an intimaton
that the United States Court might possibly have no
Jurisdiction in the hearing. While no chal-
iengc was made Dlstrict-Attorney MIlchrst saw III
90 anticipate such this morning by citing authorities
to establish the jurisdiction Of the court. Mr. Mil
christ further reviewing the Information In
the bill arguing that the murder and destruction
Of property IN the present strike were the direct
outcome OF the teaching. advice and orders given by
D'bs and his associates subsequent to the issuance
IF a restraining order 10y the court Mr.. Michrlst
said h. had never known OF n contempt case being
tried by jury and the fact that an Indictment
stands against the defendants for the acts which
constitute the contempt Is their misfortune and not
Cor the consideration Of this court
Mr.. Erwin for the defence followed IN" District
Attorney lie iirst spoke to the point OF the de-
fcnInnts' answer being final and denied the right
prosecution challenge II. II the answer be
7ntrue a. Is charged he said the only course IS
supplemental suit for perjury.
Judge Woods asked the attorney II he thought
n supplementary suit for perjury would vndicate
the dignity OF the Court MIR. Erwin replied that
the contempt purgcl when an answer Of de-
MAJ was fled and that further action would De
separate and distinct
Judge Woods had numerous questions To- ask con
ceruing the answer nleI. r.. seemed to think II
was an inacniousy worried document which might
mean much little. lie wanted 10 know II It
was not insufficient and should no, show the con
rcciion of the defendants with the kilograms and
acts So forth and whether there was not some one
authorized who ala sign the name OF r V. Dcbs
- icegramS
Mr Erwin rcp.leI that the Information was vague
ana ca.lcI fr explanation 70 which the Judge
replied: II you hal asked TO have the informl-
ton made more specific should have sustained
You q thought 20 your interests
We moved 70 qinsh I'm preference. Your Honor"
Mr. Erwin said when Il s shown that tho Gov
eminent had every opportunity Of gaining posses
sion OF an the facts and Il brings 20 You an incon-
plete. Insufficient and vague Information SUCH ne
furnished here docs u not stamp It with badge
81 haste ana presumption. .N"f Only tIl-' ""t Ni'f
were ln such a hurry that they asked FOR and re-
ceIyeI an attachment direct when they should have
obtained an order 20 show cause. Il this Court
going 20 De- asked - play The part Of master IN
chlncery or The part Of n pr'lng detective. - 90
ONT Int, th- bywnys hunting Information when the
Government shoul hav" gathered before II dared
% com. before YOU II tAe Government. however
uoR desires to "ith!rn" IFS inio'mhN'n' ana N'e
W- Bsncr,ft n d. snn,a r. RAILROAD box N az
afelarnf as soon As Mr. Erwin had finished lille
Mr. Bancroft was making h- citations. Mr ii""-
ail went into an tj1nns room t1'h on MS .%i.
be- .,unk-I . cigar. Mr Howard seemed 20 be IN
;. 1I AuinDr wi'h himself mi th~ N,rli IN sen,raL
o,.rn.i nis ,-rImout NJ. G-c'ing scorI Mr. PUN.
man severely and lal - hi8 record M n.o'dsnr'
ifl1ui.l ., Mr D.hs IN. attcrn~y nd" fun - N"
charges and said tho government attorney w'tr
10. 49,, , sS hat N. orences charged were
even WITHIN ~. Tinted Sia,e-
n was : O'Clock when the arguments we're closed.
m ;he question u me admi--ehiliiy ~ testimony
~h,h Is ne only ore they gonsI'T cbar,c,crl.cs
s'it Jug " Snil ,ha, the iefemlants answer is
eyer AMI ~ the taking ~ testimony VIII require
rhsp- w' %, a.,e %esS ~, r inclined - r"'s'
,.s.I trcr num,rou@ suggestions and promises
sn 'he hoarlng ~ trsmony io,mSrr9w m,t nai
but rc-ry,i hc Ee, 10 ,i rTirr 1t II ne f'""' mat
The District Attorney seemed - De alarmed az a
Of 80 A c, G'- roS } nov Ss n ,he S
ueotl. would call N the strike -. he sa1. IT would
. h, ,hs eyT S. not r' raa , IN cSn,emp, ~
The Julg" then took occasion 70 warn the irteild-
ant. thu, II they continued interfere with the en-
moves ~ me railroads by advice. /, would DE
harl for them IN case they were odjuig"i guilty OF
contempt