Evening journal., 1901-12-18
JOHN LYNN NOW
FACES THE JURY
Body Selected After Many
Men We're Challenged
DEFENSE ADMITS THE BILL
Five Witnesses Tell How the War
rant Was Made and Eventually
CaShed

Every seat in the county court room
was occupied this morning by persons
eager to hear the trial of John Lynn,
president of the Levy Court who is in
dicted on eleven charges of having OBJ
tanned money from the county under
false pretenses.
About five minutes before the court
opened, Mr.. Lynn entered the room
with his two attorneys, Levi c. Bird
and Walter II. Hayes. Before the ar
raignment the court went over a part
of the tria, list to adjust the calendar.
after which the Attorney-Ge said
he would ask the court to take up case
forty-nine against Mr.. Lynn.
Gentlemen, are you ready on both
sides in the case of the State against
John Lynn" asked the Chief Justice.
The State is ready" said Mr.. Ward.
THE defense also is ready, said Mr.
Bird
u Mr. Ward called the names of his
witnesses. and they answered
promptly.
Mr. Hayes called his list of wit
nesses and found many of them abb
sent
ments for these absent Witnesses said
Mr.. Bird.
n May it please the court, we wiEI
have to ask for an attachment for
Frank Vansant and John Rock" said
Mr.. Hayes "and we cannot go on with
out dhem"
The Chief Justice ordered the Sheriff
to issue separate attachments for the
two men named.
May it please the court" said Mr.
Ward, I'VE have eight or ten witnesses,
examination of whom will run we'll
into the afternoon, and would suggest
that the case go ON with the under
standing that it viii be stopped II the
witnesses do not come"
we are willing" said Mr.. Bird.
Mr. Hayes. in behalf of Mr.. Lynn,
entered a plea of not guilty" to THE
specified count
JURY PANEL CHALLENGED
Then came the first surprise of the
big trial.
I'VE challenge this array Of jurors.
said Mr. Hayes, "as they are taxable
citizens Of New Castle county"
The first twelve jurors drawn We're as
follows:
Lewis B. Morrow. John Hamilton,
Robert A. Kite, J. G.. Aston. William j.
Derickson, Stephen Downey, Frederick
W. Fisher Philip X. Clark. John S,
King. James |. Ford. William j. Stroud,
Charles w. Stewart.
The defense challenged John Hamilton
and Lewis p. Grubb was called
n John $. King was challenged by the
State and Isaac 5. Bullock was substi-
tuted.
James I. Ford was challenged by the
defense and James Carpenter was called,
William Derickson was challenged by
the State and Henry w. Walker was
called The defense Immediately called
Mr.. Walker from the box and called B.
+. Dickson in his place. Mr.. Walker was
political opponent Of Mr. Lynn's during
the last election.
The third challenge Of the State was
Frederick w. Fisher and he was substi-
tuted by Winfield S. Lattomos.
Isaac $. Bullock was challenged by the
defense and j. Frank Reybold was
called
Lewis p. Grubb was asked to step out
Of the box by the defense and Edward p.
uChallenger was called
The defense called Mr. Challenger from
the box and James C.. McComb was sub
stituted.
JURY DRAWN
The jury to try the case was then en-
paneled. Its members are: Lewis b.
Morrow, r. A. Kite, b. F. Dickson. j. G..
Alston, Stephen Downey, Philip r..
Clark. w. S. Lattamos. James Carpen-
ter. Jr., William ]. Stroud. Charles w.
Stewart, James c. MeComb and J..
Frank Reybold.
ATToRNEY-oENERAL EXPLAINS CASE
In addressing the jury in the opening
of the case Attorney General Ward said
n part that the State charged John Lynn
with having obtained S5G from New
castle county in false and fraudulent
manner on a warrant issued in the name
Ilf Lawrence NJ. Whiteman or bearer,
hnd that the check was paid by the Cen
raj Bank Of Wilmington to the endorse
ment of John Lynn
I'VE will show continued Mr.. Ward.
that Lawrence NJ Whteman never did
any work for the county. nor did he
know anything about this order bill or
warrant"
Mr. Ward explained the system employ
d by the Levy Court in paying for work
lone. He also explained that the offense
vas made to appear as against Horace
:. Rettew. county treasurer, because
New Castle county is not a corporation
r a quasi government. Mr. Rettew, be-
ause of his custody Of the funds, could
pc the only defendant in law.
CLERK OF PEACE FIRST WITNESS
Winfield 5. Quigley. clerk Of the peace
New Castle county was the first wit
less called 10y the State. He was sworn
X md testified as follows:
What is your present positiony asked
E lr. Ward.
Il am clerk Of the peace Of Newcastle
M ounty." replied Mr. Quigley
'As clerk Of the peace, what is your re-
alton to the Levy Court?"