Evening star., 1902-04-25
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Senator Money Answers to
Charge Of Assault.
HEARING POSTPONED
SENATOR REPEATS ACCUSATIONS
AGAINST FIREMAN HOOPER.
His Allegations Against Capital Trac-
tion Conductor-Eye-Witn Re-
lates Story Of the ARRAY.
HEARING POSTPONED

lates Story Of the ARRAY.
''Not guilty." responded Senator Money
when arraigned in Judge Kimbalrs court
this morning. charged with having made
an assault on Conductor o. H. Shaner Of
the Capital Traction Company. with whom
he engaged In difficulty, as published in
yesterdays Star
"How will you be tried?" Clerk Potts In
quired. ''Wnl you be tried by the court
or jury?"
"rn be tried by the judge" was Senator
Moneys answer.
Conductor Shaner Of the Capital Traction
road. and Foreman James E. Hooper of
Truck A Company. OF the fire department,
were arraigned for an alleged assault upon
Senator Money. Each entered plea of not
guilty, and each demanded jury trial.
Senator Money and Foreman Hooper gave
personal bonds for their appearance. Con-
ductor Shaner had already left $40 col
lateral to guarantee his appearance for
trial.
Mr. George T. Dunlop, counsel for the
capital traction Company, entered his ap-
pearance as counsel for the conductor and
fireman. Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny
asked that day be set for the trial of the
cases Senator Money said he was anxious
to nave the case over as soon as possible.
Judge Kimball suggested that all the
cases should be tried the same day, and
Senator Money was Of the same opinion.
Thursday Of next week was the time agreed
upon for the trial Of the cases and the
parties interested left court. The inves-
tigation Of the case by Prosecuting Attor-
ney Mullowny and the subsequent proceed
ings in court were conducted as they are in
all cases. no discrimination having been
made because Of the prominence Of one Of
the parties to the affair.
Closeted With Judge Kimball.
Senator Money reached court early and
paid his respects to Judge Kimball. He
visited the Judge in his room and engaged
in conversation with him until 1t was time
to open court. Then he occupied seat in
the court room until his presence in the
district attorneys Office was desired. While
the senator occupied seat behind the rail
with Assistant District Attorney Mullowny
Conductor Shaner and Foreman Hooper
stood In front of the railing. where crowd
stood and listened to what Senator Money
had to say of yesterdays affair. When he
had finished his statement and made oath
to the information Mr. Mullowny heard
the application of Conductor Shaner and
his counsel for a warrant against the SEN
ator.
Senator" said Mr.. Mullowny. addressing
the witness. this young man has made ap
This will necessitate an investigation of
both sides of the trouble
If Mr.. Hooper's statement to Chief Dut-
ton is correct" said the senator, Mr.. Hoo
per is not the man. l don't really know
whether he is the man or not. Were you
sitting behind me and did you catch me by
the wrist?"
Yes, SIR" responded Hooper.
Then said the senator, ''you are not
the man. Were you on the carp
Il was"
Then you are the man"
"On what seat were you sitting?" Hooper
was asked by the senator.
Beside you," the foreman answered.
His Eyesight Defective.
Senator Money explained that his eye
sight Is bad, and he could not distinguish
features at a distance. His recollection
was that Hooper had on gray suit, but
the latter said he was wearing a black
suit.
Senator Money then declared that Hooper
had wrenched his hand violently from the
car post and left the imprint Of his finger
nails. One Of his witnesses, Mr.. Hol-
hngsworth he said. could identify Hooper.
He accused Hooper of having used bad
language toward Hollingsworth, and also
with having threatened to slap his head off
In conclusion Mr.. Mullowny asked If the
senator was certain Of Hooper's identity,
and also If he could identify Shaner.
Emphatic Regarding shaner.
81 could identify his countenance in
Hades," said the senator. referring to Sha-
ner.
Shaner was~then heard on his application
for an information against the senator.
"He followed me and struck at me with
the knife" declared Shaner to the pros
ecuting attorney. Somebody called to me-
Look out. he's going to cut you,' and when
l turned he cut me-
Have you any witnesses?" Shaner was
asked.
Yes SIR" he answered plenty of them
Here's one of them here"
Statement of a Witness.
Mr.. A. H. Martin. who was on the car with
his wife yesterday. stepped forward and
made a statement of the affair. He heard
words about the refusal of the passenger
to pay his fare. The witness stated that
Shaner's back was turned to Senator Money
when the latter pulled out his knife. He
CMartin), called to Shaner to look out. The
latter turned and was cut when he raised
his hands to protect himself. Hooper. he
declared took no part that he saw until the
knife was drawn. No other witnesses were
examined and the hearing ended.
Capital Traction officials. 1t is reported.
will see that shaner gets a fair trial and
will not dismiss him unless the testimony in
court shows he was in the wrong.
Hooper Formally Accused.
Senator Money today filed formal charges
with the District Commissioners against
Hooper. The charges have been referred to
Mr.. Dutton, chief engineer of the fire de-
partment, who will make arrangements for
the trial of the case before trial board.
The chief engineer, If he SO desires, may
elect to try the case himself.
1t is stated the trial will be public and
Senator Money will be present in the role
Of the prosecuting witness. The charges
filed by the Senator are dated yesterday
and are as follows:
''This morning at $3.50 o'clock, at the juno
ton of B and 1st streets northwest, L was
violently assaulted by fireman named j.
E. Hooper, truck A, North Capitol street.
between and c streets. / had given him
no provocation and had not spoken to him
in any way, but an alteration arose about
my paying an additional fare on the car
which had gotten on at the Peace monu-
meent on my way to the Baltimore and
Ohio depot. This declined to do because
1 could not get a transfer at the Peace
monument. but changed cars In the pres
ence of the conductor who demanded an
extra fare.
Alleges Insolence.