The herald., 1897-12-08

devoted to hearing his evidence. His
story did not differ In the least from
what he had told in his confessions. In
spite Of the efforts Of the attorney fol
the defense he stuck to his first state.
ments ana II any new point was brought
out 1t was of such a nature as only
tended to confirm his previous asser-
tions. The manner Of the witness IN
dicated that he was telling the truth
throughout and he was so careful tc
make explanations Of his qualified state
ments that 1t was manifest that he was
not Withholding any material facts. The
cross-examination was not completed
however. and Axtell will again take the
stand tonight.
Webb's manner was entirely different
from what 1t had been at previous ses-
sions. He took no part whatever in the
proceedings, except to suggest questions
to his attorney. Not once did he take
the floor and endeavor to defend fiim-
self. although the evidence given made
the case look black, indeed. for him. His
wife occupied a prominent seat in the
gallery and heard all that transplred.
The strain seems to be telling on Webb
for he has lost much Of the air Of bravado
which characterised his actions during
former sessions. He knows, and his at
torney admitted last night, that his
position 10 at least serious, now that the
grand jury has acted In the matter.
There was not the slightest reference
made to the fact that Webb had been
indicted for tho very matter for which
he is now on trial before the board OF
education. That subject was studiously
avoided by the attorneys for the prose-
cution and Of course there was no rea-
son-why the other side should mention It.
wEBB's VOTE CUT OFF
When President Mathis called the
meeting to order Secretary johnson was
not present and Director Poor was
asked to perform his duties. Directors
Braly and Bartlett were the only men,
bers absent. As soon as the roll was
called Director Davis was recognized
and presented the following resolution:
This board being vested by the charter
with judicial powers in the examination Of
the charges against its members now pend
ing, certain fundamental and universal
rules governing the courts under similar
circumstances and dictated by regard to
Justice and common decency should be fol-
lowed BY this board.
First-Order and decorum should be MAIN
tained by the public attending the ses-
stons. No expression of approval or dis
approval should be permitted, and the pre-
siding officer Is authorized. empowered and
requested to promptly check all disorder
or expressions Of approval or disapproval
even II 1t be necessary to forcibly eject ali
persons offending against this rule.
6econd-Under the discretion of the board
the. examination of witnesses and conduct
Of the case on the part of attorneys for
the prosecution and the defense shall be
accorded all reasonable latitude.
Third-The needless repetition by attor-
neys OF questions already asked shall, how
ever. not be permitted. If 1t becomes nee
essery to repeat question, the reporter
shall read 1t from his notes; and in order to
curtaii the record and save unnecessary
expense, the reporter shall be directed to
omit all remarks between attorneys and
all arguments Of attorneys addressed to
the board or the presiding officer, combining
himself strictly. to the testimony, motions
ana rulings OF the presiding officer and
the board.
Fourth-The presiding officer is hereby
authorized to make requisitions ,uon the
chief Of police for such officers as he may
deem necessary to enable him to preserve
order.
E4fth-No member Of the board resting
under cAarges shall be permitted to vote
upon any question arising during or con-
nected with the examination Of said
AZ soon as the foregoing had been read
Attorney Oliver asked II 1t was under
stood that the resolution. II adopted.
wopl9 forbid Adams from voting. II was
sxplsined that Adams was not now on
trial, and that therefore the resolution
did not apply to him. Adams here
stated that It was not his intention to