The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
liEbERAL SEES
! !: SIONS COURT.

IeHCc M WulUctudH ALI
Patrick Fahey testified that he
knew John Lynn and in company
with Frederick Vansant had stopped
at Lynn's house early in October.
George Janvier was placed on the
stand and asked by Mr. Hayes how
many bills were made out in the
handwriting of the members and
presented to the Levy Court.
Julian c. walker, a member Of th c
bar was sworn and questioned by
Mr.. Bird.
Do you know Lawrence NJ VIII ite.
man? w.
do.
Do you know his reputation for
truth and veracity in the nelghbor-
hood in which he lives?
do.
Is it good Or bad?
Bad;
would yon believe him on his oath?
l would not
Mr.. ward cross examined the wit.
ness.
where 90 YOU i've!
In Mill Creek hundred.
where does Mr.. whlteman live?
Near Newark,
who have you ever he ard talk about
him?
do not recall any of their names
Just now.
Francis S. Bradley testified thathe
lived in this city but was born in
Newark.
He has known whiteman for the
past twelve years and would not be.
lieye him on his oath.
whohaye YOU ever heard talk about
him?
Senator Groves, william Bucking-
ham, william Deighton and a mum.
Der of others.
At what time did you hear them
discuss his chracter?
Many times within the past six
months,
Alias Chambers said he lived at
Stanton for the past thirty years and
knew Whileman since he was a boy.
lie said he would not believe him
on his oath and had heard Joseph
Higgins and 7. J. whiteman say they
would not believe him on his oath.
William J. Rock Of Stanton. testi-
fed he knew Lawrence NJ. White
mai and he would not believe him on
his oath.
He has heard many people talk
about whiteman and heard Joseph
Higgins discussing his character.
Joseph Higgins testified that he
lived ia Mil! Creek hundred. Mr.. Bird
asked:
How far did you live from white.
man whcn he lived at Milford Cross
Roads?
About half mile,
Are you acquainted with Lawrence
N. whiteman
| am.
DO you know his reputation for
veracily'
| do.
would YOU believe him on his oath
No sir.
Nr. ward asked have you ever done
any work for New Castle County Oh
'eQuest of John Lynn.
have.
llow lately.
During September.
Thomas ". Cmrinder stated he
lived in Mill Creek hundred and is I
bridge tender. lie knew many peO
pie who had discussed whlteman
character for the past ten years and
not believe him on his oath.
- He had heard j. W. w.Worrall say he
did not think he would believe him
OH his oath.
when did You hear him?
Recently.
was it within the past twelve days
don II know
will YOU say ii was with in tina
time:
| will not.
william II. Miller. Joseph L. Car
pentcl, Jr:. Philip p. Tire, Charie:
II. Doughcrty. John y. Carnwcl an
DR.. Joseph II. Chandler testified tia
tney knew his reputation for honest
md fair dealing. and until this invcn
tigation was commenced never hcarC
his character queStione
The defense had now ulc>tine
twelve witnesses Il, to the rhararie
Of whitcman audl.ynn and il was nUl
the turn OF the state to prodUr" thej
witnesses.
Henry Stuar twho live, in thi, cit
was questioned 10y Mr.. ward,
DO YOU know Caleb johnson?
dp
Is he employed by tn" E"rd Com
pauy ASA Ntnnc mason:
He was.
How many hours dd he work fo
you on ihr lo'h?
Mr. Bird ohlcrtrd. on the Sroln
that the witness did MI keep Ill
time nor was II" the person who KEEP
the book, Of N" company. The que
tion va, withdrawn.
ItpWard Fulton who keeps til
books for the \. :. Reed H"upan,
testified That caleb Johnson Wurhr
o iJurs N Drtubnr ). tth. 3'h gu
lot, Ilih. Eth and I'd. He rctro,i
ed hi, memory from looM, Of II
comp9up. Mr. Hayes oht"rtcd to II
usu! the bDrS,. rtr objection w@
nut suN,alnrL
Robert G. Buckingham, Oliver W
Eaaimu. Levi Murray, william I.an
bur-. william Peach and James Ham
ness ri. testified lhat they knc
Lawrence Whijrmdn ard were a.
qtmujyd win hi, reputation It
tMth AMI Nrlacity and it was goo'
Ihct never n"Hrd hi, trutniuinr'
nur, .und wl IT HJ, Houlnt ou
in 'l,o Drjub.
Mr. Ward a,Ncd lanes ljarkncs
the last witness, If lie knew Nhel
TWced5 bridge 49,
do,
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