The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-06

sions. and there was undoubtedly q strong
feeling against him
THE opinion Is almost universal that
Butler Is guilty and must prove his inno-
cence," said Mr.. Meriwether.
DO you know whether or not Mr.. Butler
has strong followtngT'
He has SO much influence" said Mr..
Meriwether, that he caused me to lose the
election for Mayor. believe would have
been elected but for him
Did you ever hear any conversations re-
necting on Mr.. Butler?" asked Mr.. Folk.
IT think 1t would be hard to go about the
city and not hear them he replied II
was going down Vandeventer avenue some
days ago when I overheard a gang Of la
borers at work in a sewer excavation near
Delmar avenue talking about Butler. l did
not know any Of them. and they did not
know me. One of them said: Well, I See
where they have got old man Butler up
Another replied: Yes, and they ought to
send him up IN boat"
Asked II he himself were not prejudiced,
he replied that he believed he wes-
''why?" asked MI Folk
Because / don't believe he reaches that
high standard of political morality which
DESIRE
Bernard c. Edmunds, q real estate agent
said he did not believe Butler could get a
fair trial in ct. Louis.
At this juncture Judge Ryan took recess
until 2. it then being near l O'clock.
Promptly at court was called again.
has ENEMIES
ALL OVER THE STATE.
e. C. Brockmeyer, a newspaper publisher.
took the stand. He said he had heard But
Ter discussed by politicians and business
men all over the State. especially in st.
Louis. He did not think Butler could get a
fair trial here. There was prejudice against
him all over the State because of the way
he controlled elections.
Daniel G. Taylor, an attorney, said there
was a marked prejudice in the community.
The idea prevailed that IL there were any
"hocus pocus' work to be done Butler was
the man to do It Taylor also said he had
heard Butler had such an influence the
State could not get a fair hearing.
William II. OBrien. an attorney, said he
knew Butler and had heard him talked OF
frequently. Nearly all OF the discussions
were unfavorable. He said he had heard
persons say they wished they could get a
chance at him" Circuit Attorney Folk
ELECTED the fact that Mr.. O'Brien had been
in the House OF Delegates, but O'Brien
spoke up quickly declaring that he was
fortunate IN not having any dealings with
Butler"
Phil Chew, a real estate agent, said he
had heard unfavorable comment about But
Ter. Circuit Attorney Folk brought out the
information that Mr.. Chew was member
of the Kinloch Jockey Club with Butler.
George H. Small, former Police Com
missioner, said the community was un-
friendly against Butler.
Don't you know" asked Mr.. Folk, that
Mr.. Butler has a strong following. and
haven't you heard that it would be hard for
the State to get a fair trial?''
mo. but there was talk that the defense
could not
James B. McCann, real estate agent
said he had heard Butler discussed ad-
versely.
lodge OF Eks. had heard numerous dis
cussions of Butler. and they were all un
favorable. Before Butler was indicted, HI
said, he heard complaints from persons who
wanted to know why they did not get a
the Fountain Head of all the corruption
(meaning Butler). When the indictment
came Bernero said they would exclaim
We'll, they've got him. guess they viii
send him up for awhile
Edward Edwards had heard unfayorabl
comment.
George ". Atkins. lighthouse inspector
said he had heard several persons say But
Ter should be settled sent over the
and like
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