Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-27


paratively few people in the courtroom.
Denomination Prevented.
There was an attempt at a demonstra-
ton, but this was sternly repressed by
the court officers, whose loud shouts of
Order Order "Silence," were eff
fective in silencing those jubilant spir-
its who wished to give vent to their
satisfaction by cheering. The officers
were unable, however, to keep back those
who struggled to get to Senator Quay
and congratulate him. Chairs were up
set, tables were brushed aside and hats
were smashed by the onrushing crowd.
Senator Quay, with broad smile on his
face, responded pleasantly to the greet
ings and congratulations of those who
crowded around. A few of his politi-
cal friends were there, and these men
were loud and sincere in their express
sions.
Cheers Outside the Courtroom.
Although the court officers prevented
the cheering in the courtroom, their
jurisdiction did not extend to the cor
ridors of the city hall, and the first
group of men who left the courtroom
sent up a mighty shout, which was
taken up and repeated by the crowds
gathered just outside the dead line
drawn by the watchmen, beyond which
only possessors of tickets were allowed
to pass.
Senator Quay walked with his friends
one block down Broad street to the
office of his counsel, where he made
his escape from the surging crowd.
It is understood that he will at once
join his family. in Washington and will
probably go away for long rest.
The Remaining Indictments.
After the crowd left the courtroom,
District Attorney Rothermel was ques-
toned regarding the remaining indict-
ments. He said there are three of them
and they are still pending, but he would
not say what his course will be regard
ing them.
urging him to bring criminal prosecu-
tions against those enemies who they
claim are behind the prosecution of
their favorite, but the senator will not
indicate what his course in this respect
may be.
The Quay Charges.
1.-THE charges against Senator Quay fol-
lowed the collapse of the Peoples bank in
March, 1885, and the examination of its
books by a receiver. The warrants were
issued in the following october and in
cluded besides Mr.. Quay and his son. the
names of Charles H. Mckee. Pittsburgh
lawyer, and ex-State Treasurer Benjamin
j. Haywood. On November q the grand
jury found true bills against all but Mckee.
The suicide of Cashier Hopkins just prior
to the banks failure. prevented his coming
within the scope of criminal action. The
indictments were five in number. These
were reduced to four by the death Of Mr.
Haywood on February q of this year. One
week after true bills had been found coun-
sci for Mr.. Quay and the other defendants
to quash the fifth. Judge Finlotter on De-
cember decided against the defendants.
Counsel then carried the case to the SUI
preme court, on the plea, among other con-
tenttons. that the prosecution was actuated
by political motives which would prevent
an impartial trial in this county. The SUI
preme court declined to interfere. The
trial was set for February 20 and was post
poned until the 9th when it was again post.
poned until Monday Of last week.
Appointed United States Senator.
Harrisburg, Pa, April 22.-Immedi-
ately on receipt of the news that Mat
thew S. Quay was acquitted of the
charges against him, Gov. Stone APP
pointed him United States senator to
fill the vacancy until the next legisla-
ture meets, and notified Vice President
Hobart as follows:
''Sir: BY virtue Of the power vested in me
as executive of the state of Pennsylvania.
under article l. clause 2. section 8. of the
constitution Of the United States. I here
by make temporary appointment Of Hon.
Matthew Stanley Quay 10 be United States
senator from Pennsylvania to fill the va
cancy now existing In this state. Very re-
spectfully.
WILLIAM A. STONE.
Governor of Pennsylvania
Gov. Stone said that in appointing
NJ. S. Quay he felt that he had done the
tit and proper thing. He thought it
would make the issue and is better done
now than by waiting for weeks.
The authority cited by the governor
says that the governor of any state may
make temporary appointment during
a recess to hold until the next legisla-
ture meets.