The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-15

well known men who had come from
various distant points and who were
anxious not to be detained until Fri
day. On this account the court per-
mitted the witnesses to testify out of
their regular order.
The first one called was Hon. Emmett
Tompkins Of Columbus. He is an at
torney, but was at one time mayor of
Athens, O., and twice representative
to the legislature from Athens county.
Senator Sieber examined.
DO you know Garber?"
"Yes."
How long have you known him?"
Ten years, since meeting him in the
legislature"
What is Mr.. Garber's character with
respect to honesty and uprightness?"
VERY good"
Prosecutor wanamaker conducted
the cross-examination.
"You knew CARRIER in the legisla-
ture?"
YES"
did you know him afterwards?"
YES"
What was he doing?''
| Installing telephone plants"
did you consult CARRIER when he
was in the legislature?"
| mo, SIR"
The witness was excused.
| JUDGE J. c. CLARK
of Greenville, was next called.
| do you know Garber?"
| YES"
How long have you known him?"
| about 20 years."
What position do you hold"'
II am a common pleas judge and have
been prosecuting attorney of Darke
county"
What is Garber's character with
respect to honesty and uprightness, il
you know?"
1T is very good"
Prosecutor Wanamaker conducted q
cross-examination that developed moth
ing further.
However, when he asked the witness
his politics, Senator Sleber objected
but Attorney Rogers said: Let him
go on, this is political trial, anyway
JOHN r. MALLOY,
of Columbus, lately appointed oil in
spector for the southern Ohio district
was the next witness to take the stand
He stated that he would assume "tht
duties and emoluments of his Office
next Tuesday" that he had known
Charles CARRIER since 1890 when thu
latter came to Columbus as legisla
tor. So far as he knew, the witnes:
testified, the defendants reputation
and character are very good. Hi:
cross examination by the prosecutor
developed nothing and was mere for
mality.
T. c. Maher, ex-clerk Of the Dark'
county courts, was next placed upor
the stand. He testified that he haC
known CARRIER since boyhood and tha
his reputation at home is very goot
in every particular. No cross-examina
tion.
| GEORGE w. sIGAFOoS,
of Greenville, who was a candidate TO
state auditor on the Democratic ticke
at the last election, took the stand II
!, Garber's behalf and stated that he haC
: known the defendant for Is years ant
, that he bore a first-class reputation ant
that as far as his character is con
! cerned he knows of none better in tina
J county.
GEN. CHARLES NJ. ANDERSON,
: of Greenville, was the next characte
witness called. He Is tall man will
, grey hair and mustache, very dignifie'
and of striking appearance,a and mem
ber of the board Of managers for tn
, soldiers home Of the United States.
. He had known Harvey c. Garbe
: since childhood and he stated that tn
latter bore an excellent reputation an
had, as far as he knew, a very goo
general character.
, On being pressed by counsel Genera
, Anderson told the court that he "ha
held a few minor public offices, such a
/ member of the Ohio board at tn
Worlds fair at Chicago, Judge advo
cate general Of Ohio and congress
| man."
: When asked is he had been a repre-
: sentative to Columbus he said: :"
) have been low down in my life, but
: never got so low as to be a member o
the Ohio legislature" This brough
forth continued laughter. But he stat
, ed further that CARRIER had been ther
and it had not hurt him in the least.
THOMAS b. KYLE,
a Troy, O., attorney and Republica
candidate for congress In the Seven
! teenth district, substantiated Genera
Anderson's testimony concerning Gar
ber.
Il HELD FOR DEFENSE.
al The court held that Mayor Young
: testimony could not go to the jury o
aI the ground that It was the commun
cation Of client to an attorney. henc
& privileged. CHAs. A. MARVIN.