The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22


afternoon session and ex-Marshal c. L.
Nawter took his place on the stand. Hume
told many strange tales of corruption,
fraud and dishonesty, but his testimony
doesn't begin to reach the Importance of
that of Cawter, so far as the contempt
proceedings are concerned.
Until the eX-marshal was put upon the
stand the attorneys for the respondents
shouted nothing but 'Hearsay evidence
to all that Hume said in the course of his
testimony When Attorneys Mclaughlin
and Heney heard the marshaPs story
their brows knitted and the look of
trouble came into their eyes. His evidence
is direct to the point. The croSS-eXamina-
ton, which has been launched but not
yet finished, has so far done nothing in
the way of confusing the witness. What
may come Of it to-day is matter of con-
lecture. Vawter is positive enough in his
recital-nOt quite so sure of manner and
speech as Hume, but sufficiently danger
GUS to worry the minds of the re-
spondents.
Vawter was the marshal who served
the WritS upon NOyeS, Frost and Nc
Kenzie and the rest of the combination.
His testimony, if uncontradicted, will
reach the root of the evil Certain con-
VerSations which he overheard proved
sensations in themselves. Judge Ross, ac-
cording to the marshaPs testimony, was
the target of a very uncomplimentary
speech on the part Of Noyes, and the
And Senator Carter of Montana makes his
appearance again, this time as a poll
tician with hand on Alaskan affairs. In
fact, the whole Of Vawter's testimony is
as sensational in its way as that of Hume,
who was the star during the Introductory
proceedings.
Attorneys Cross Wits.
Whether it was the hot weather or the
growing impatience of the respondents
attorneys that caused the tilL5 at argu-
is certain: the attorneys who are con-
Quoting the examination are no longer
passing compliments. Attorneys Pills
bury, Mclaughlin and Heney had many
Heney fell back upon the lawyers re-
course-the objection-morning and after
noon. 1t was all in vain, however, for
in this examination before Judge Heacock
objections may be stated and entered upon
the record, but the witness answers the
questions just the same.
During the morning session recess was
taken TO allow Mr. PillSbury, amicus
curiae, to inform the Circuit Court OF
Appeals that the testimony would not be
finished for several days. The court post
poned the hearing until Wednesday.
Joseph <. Wood appeared before the
court and pleaded guilty. but said he had
extenuating circumstances TO offer, and
the court will hear him this morning.
Back to Old Ground.
did not Judge Noyes change his opin-
ions in certain cases after other attorneys
had been appointed in the place of
Hume?" began Mr.. Pillsbury, amicus
curiae, at the opening of the morning
session.
Then the first disagreement between the
attorneys occurred, and Commissioner
Heacock was called upon to settle the
difficulty.
al am interrogating this witness as to
specific acts Of Judge Noyes," said Pills
bury. A deluge of words followed and
the examination proceeded.
Concerning the affidavits in the Yager
changes in Judge Noyes' opinion after the
appointment Of r. NJ. Stevens as a sue
cessor to Hume. The case was easily set
tied, according to the witness testimony,
within two hours.
What intimation was there either by
Judge Noyes or Mckenzie as to the obe-
dience Of these writs?" continued Pills