The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Town OF SUFFOLK

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the fiduciary relations were clearly
shown. He did not understand how lam
Euage could be palmer.
Coone Boykin--"I> do not think that
INV nv points nave been met. l have Moth
utely and emphatlcally that we have
no confidence"
Judge Kilby overtuled the motion.
claiming that the Indictment was sufIl-
cient. Colonel Boyklm noted excep-
a roll-call of witnesses established the
fact that several of those for the defense
were absent. After consultation Colonel
Hovkin announced that two of those
time In which TO telegraph them or sun
DIV their testimony from other sources.
Court then adjourned until O'clock.
On RECOMMENDING Mr.. Briggs, who had
neen TOO Ill to participate actively in
the case. announced for the defense that
the witnesses had been telegraphed for,
ana being anxious to proceed with the
case. they would go on with the trial.
Major Wright was asked to stand
Whiie Clerk Corner read the indictment.
AT the end he pleaded Not guilty" in a
clear and emphatic voice.
Mr.. 3riggs proceeded to empanel the
lurV. which was incomplete when the first
Venire was exhausted. Another ven!rc
OF three was placed In the box and the
list was completed without serious de-
lay. The Judge instructed the fury ahat
the penalty, If the accused were found
guilty. was confinement In the peniten-
tiary not less than one nor more than
ten years.
w. l.. Mcleod, clerk OF the Town Coup-
ell. was the first witness called. He tes-
tiheu that he was clerk of the Council.
mat the records were in his posse ss,ou:
mat Major Wright acted as treasurer
from August / 1888 to July 81. 1895; that
he made monthly and annual reports,
excent for last month ana last year: that
the books of the Commissioner of Rev
enue covering four years were in his
possession; that the years omitted they
never were entrusted to his keeping.
Mr.. Holland asked him TO read town
ordinance specifying duties of the
treasurer. Capt. Wise objected and re-
quest was Withdrawn. The cross-ex-
animation then began.
Goi. Boykin-"Was committee APP
pointed TO settle with Major Wright ,"
Witness hestitated and looked Mt
Commemorative Attorney.
Col. Boykin-"Don't look at Holland:
am doing this"
|. There was committee ap-
oointedIMessrs. McAnge and Holland"
records were produced and the com
mittee's report, setting forth that every
thing was found to be I'm good order
read.
In examination In chief witness
aestihed concerning custom of having
MIR. Holland-"Was the usual custom,
TO which YOU have just referred for the
treasurer 10 submit his annual reports
TO the Council after the same had been
examined by committee of the Coun-
ell. and afterwards to have same re-
ports published, departed from by the
ToWn Treasurer. Major c. w. Wright.
| In the year 1S94-'95."
| Counsel for defense objected, but was
overruled and noted exceptions.
| Witness-"Yes"
| Mr.. Holland-"Did the Treasurer fail
to file with the Clerk any annual state
ments. and If 80. what years."
Witness-"Yes; 1S9i-'95."
Col. Boykin-"Did his predecessor and
successor publish annual reports?"
Witness-"Don't know about prede-
cessor: successor has not done 50 as
vet"
Mr.. Holland-"Does the town provide
a safe for the Trcasurers omcc?''
Witncss-"It does now"
Holland-"How many years during
| Major WriEht's incumbency was his
Office furnished with n safe"
| Witness-"I don't know"
| John +. Lotzia. present Town Treas
urer. was next called. He said he sue
ceeded Major Wright on August /, 1895.
but did not qualify till August G.
| Mr.. Northumberland books did Major
| Wright turn over to you?"
| Witness-"Only textbooks for years
1909 inclusive"
Mr.. IIolland-"Did he turn over any
| journal or account books?"
! WitneSS-"He did not"
| Mr.. Holland-"What amounts were
paid to YOU by Major Wright?"
| Witness referring TO memorabilia
Poor fund. s54S.55; school fund. S12.4S;
road fund. slS2; county fund. S23i."
| Mr. Holland-"Did he turn over any
tax accounts?"
| 10 hn nf
s6.a70.S5."
Witness also testified that s122o had
| been turned over in unpaid licenses and
s742G in paving bills.
Colonel Boykin: Are those several
! funds mentioned by you all that was
paid over?"
Witness: YES"
Colonel Boykin: TAX your. memory
on that point"
Witness: Il DONE remember any
thing else"
Judge Kilby at this juncturc an
nounced that court would adjourn for
the day. He declared that court would
observe regular hours during the pro-
gress of the case. 1t would convene
promptly al 10 a. NJ. take a recess at 80
for one hour, and adjourn at 5 p. m. lie
said that six hours work was enough
for these hot days He warned every
body to be on time as these rules would
be observed.
The Judge. in Diminishing the jury, told
them TO go home every night. He cau-
toned them not to converse with any
al he 1ntI-