The morning times., 1896-12-22
GAMBLER TRIALS co OVER
Another Postponement in Across
the River Cases.
MR.. YARRELL TURNED DOWN
commemorative Attorney johnson
Declined to Accept the Services
of the Citizens Leagues COuH-
sel-Defendants Went on Each
Others Bail When Released.

Others Bail When Released.
The cases OF the five Roslyn gamblers,
John Clarke, John Luly, John Gambler,
Thurston Johnson and Frank Foster, who
We're arrested by Sheriff Palmer upon war
rants sworn out by C.. L. Jones before
Justice Of the Peace Supplee, were called
in Justice Brch's court about two miles
beyond the little village OF Roslyn, at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. S has here
tofore been the practice when such viOlatOrs
of the Virginia law have been brought into
court, a continuance was had, this time I'M
til Monday, January Ii. The delay was
not, however, secured without some inter-
esting and lively procee edings.
To recite briefly the facts which lead
up To the proceedings yesterday, last Tues
day night Sheriff Palmer and party of
deputies made a raid upon what is known
as the white House, a gambling den
which long defed The searchli z 1T OF the law.
No one was captured at that time, but
the gambling paraphernala, said to he
valued at nearly 81 900, was secured.
On DIFFERENT GAMES
Snbsequcntlythe warrants were executed,
and the date Of trial at the preliminary
hearing fixed for yesterday, bail being given
III The sum OF 500 each The White
House is one of the famous gambling
resorts on the Virginia side, and its fur:
nishines are said TO be superb.
The informations in the warrants returned
yesterday charge John Clarke and Thurston
Johnson with maintaining a faro table,
John Gambler, gambler by occupation as
well as by name, with running a roulette
wheel, and John Lally, crap table.
1t was the intention OF the Citizens
League, who We're represented i'll yester-
days proceedings by Judge l.. ID. Yarrell
OF the District bar, to have the warrants
returned to Justice Supplee, who was spe
cially appointed recently by Judge Chi
chester for the hearing OF the gambling
cases. Under the Virginia law a warrant
issued by justice OF the peace may be
returned to any justice, and consequently
Sheriff Palmer presented them 10 Squire
Birch, and for that reason the cases We're
called in his court yesterday.
Rose Cottage the residence OF Squire
Birch, served as courthouse and the squire's
dining-rOom was crowded with those inter
estcd III TIE cases. Everybody had come
prepared for anything that might happen.
There were Sheriff Palmer, and near by
him Mr.. Dickie johnson.
OBJECTED TO YARRELL
Before the cases were called Judge Var
rell, who was to appear on behalf Of the
Citizens League was introduced to the
attorney for the commonwealth, and at the
same time the information was volunteered
prosecution OF the cases.
Mr.. johnson stOrmed and informed the
Washington jurist IN 10 unmeaning terms
/ that he didn't want any assist ance, and If
be did he knew where to get it, and as for
| Judge Yarrell he would not deign to ac-
| cept his counsel in any matter.
Lawyer John H Green OF Alexandria ap-
| peared to represent the defendants, all Of
who Were present, and his first play was 10
| request his honor to exclude all except
counsel and defendants from the court
| room This move failed and it was time
| for the next card to be played. Squire
| Birch having called Justice Supplee, who
was present, to preside with him.
II move for a continuance" said Mr..
| Green, somewhat smarting from his at
! tempt TO exclude the reporters from the
| court room. I'VE have been kept in
| the dark all along as to who were the
witnesses for the commonwealth in thi,
| case, and now that we know who they
| are we want time to show the CharaCteT
| of the people who are making this com.
| plaint. | desire TO submit to the court
| The criminal records OF Baltimore and Wash
| ington to show the reputation OF thcSt
witnesses and would therefore ask 70
continuance on that ground, and for IN,
| further purpose OF securing witnesses 70
| the defense"
SPAT BETWEEN COUNSEL.
The CONFERENCE.-The attorney, RichaS
| johnson. made objection to the motion
but it was not expected that it wOulC
| I've a vigorous one, Notwithstanding The
fact that the Citizens League had gOn,
| to considerable trouble and expense il
| procuring its witnesses for the government
and the day had been set by the defendant
themselves.
Il would like to be heard in opposition
to a continuance" said Judge Yarrcll
arising and addressing the court, and theI
the fun began.
I'D like To know what's your bust
ness here inte rru pied Lawyer Gree
abruptly.
Il appear to represent the Citizens
League and to assist the commonwealth
in the prosecution of these cases, returne
Mr.. Yarreli, modestly.
We'll object TO your appearance
you've got no business here; the common
wealth has an attorney of its own," sal
Mr.. Green sharply.
Wen. unless you are running this court
| I q tn in TuIl
for a moment while | explain my pos
ton to the COURT replied Mr.. Yarrcll
retaining his equilibrium while the OK
posing counsel paced the floor.
MR.. JOHNSON WAS RATED.
''I'll hear the gentleman said hi
honor, for the first time getting an oI
portunity to put in word
Judge Yarrell then explained that h
was member of the Virginia bar am
had been practicing for fifteen years, an
had occupied a position on the bench 70
several years, and only appeared Il
assist the commonw ealth.
Then il was Mr. Johnson's turn to pla
his hand. and he had an idea that he held
trump card.
The commonw ealth's attorney don
want assistance" said the prosecutor Ri
ing and removing al unlighted cigar fror
betw cen his lips Il tell you, your homo
l have been prosecuted and treated Wit
contempt ever since have held this offiC
by everybody from the governor dow
and don't propose to standitany longer.
Il guess / am able to try these cast
without any help, and if ! can't l knC'
where ! can get all the help | want
don't like the idea of this gentleman i'll
> posing ON me, and ! won't haveit.
Il say it's disCourteous on his part, an