Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
AT POLICE COURT.
Watson Held in Bond Of $50, 900
Today.

Watson Held In Bond Of $50, 900
Today.
Upon the arrival of Watson at the Police
Court this morning the prisoner was
taken to the court room on the up
per floor and turned over to the
bailiff, who gave him seat between
a male and female colored prisoner. He had
been there but short time before his
counsel. Attorney Mcnamara appeared and
consulted Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny.
AS soon as the case on trial was concluded
the warrant against Watson was handed
to the clerk and the latter called: James
M. Armstrong Watson
The defendant walked in front of the
other prisoners to the rail Of the dock and
stood there while the clerk read the war
rant. Following the usual question he re-
sponded in an almost inaud1ble tone: Il IN
not guilty
Attorney Mcnamara announced to the
court that 1t was the desire Of his client
to waive an examination of the case and
have the court Ak bond for his appearance
to await the action of the grand jury.
Mr.. Mullowny said to Judge Scott that
he had consulted with District Attorney
Beach about the matter of bond and had
reached the conclusion to ask for nothing
less than $4,000 bond.
I'm fact" the prosecutor added, I'VE bad
tendency to ask for a greater bond. 1t
was stated that the alleged endorsement
covered a period of eighteen months or
two years and not desiring to impose any
hardship upon the defendant we agreed
upon $4,000 as the amount which would
be sufficient to insure his attendance"
Mr.. Pugh, the assistant city solicitor. en-
tered court while Mr.. Mullowny was dis
cussing the question of bond and showed
him letter he had received from Com
missioner West. in which the latter made
~ no, fr fh1 81
$4,000 should be required Commissioner
West said in his letter that he had seen
by the newspapers that $4,000 was the
amount of bond asked. and this amount he
deemed to be insufficient. He reached this
conclusion from the allegation that the
alleged shortage will probably reach $65, 90
Mr.. Mullowny said to Judge Scott that he
had just received the request from the
Commissioner, and he thought he should
give 1t soma consideration.
Points Discussed.
The counsel for the defendant said Mr..
Beach had the same opportunity Of know
ing about the case as the Commissioner
Reports yesterday. he said. alleged that
there was a shortage Of $4,000, and this
morning 1t is down to $4,000. He was I'M
able to tell what the amount will be by
this evening Commissioner West, he
stated is not directly concerned In the
matter.
The court suggested that Mr. Mullowny
might desire to have a further consultation
with Mr.. Beach.
Attorney Mcnamara called the attention
of the court to the fact that the amount
charged in the warrant is 5000, and he
thought the bond should be about twice
this amount or $4,000. The bond. he
argued. Is only for the purpose of insuring
his attendance. and there is no probability
that he will run away. He has been ont
of the city on his vacation. counsel stated
and returned. Then he has been at his
desk three or four days during the investi-
CATION of his accounts. He was at his
desk yesterday and made no effort to leave
the city after he went away from the or
fce. Watson's interests are all here, coun-
sci stated; his property Is here. and he has
no idea of leaving the Jurisdiction. He said
he thought $4,000 was an excessive amount
to ask.
Mr. Mullowny said he would ask that the
bond be fixed at $25, OOO in view of the sug-
explained that the court was not bound by
his suggestion. and that bond In larger
amount might be required II the court felt
disposed to impose 1t.
After counsel for the prisoner had inter-
posed another objection. the prosecuting
attorney said that application could be
made in the upper court for reduction OF
bail should the amount fixed by the Police
Court be deemed excessive.
Finally Fixed at $4,000.
Mr.. Mcnamara repeated the suggestion
that the court Ak the bond at $4,000, and
said his client would be on hand when
wanted. He characterized his conduct
yesterday as surrender to the authorities.
Mr.. Mullowny replied that the fixing Of
bond at $500 would impose no hardship
on the defendant at this time
1T certainly will impose hardship on
him at this time said Attorney McNa-
mara.
ILL.,
had no intention of leaving here, and said
the rules of the bonding company were
such that he would find it difficult matter
to get one of them to qualify as his surety.
His father-in-law, he said. is in the city,
and will become answerable for his appear
ance to answer any charge the grand jury
might see fit to bring against him.
Judge Scott said he was ready to dispose
of the question of ball He spoke OF tine
consultation Mr.. Mullowny had with the
district attorney, and remarked that COM
missioner West knows what he is talking
about.
Il will certainly not fix bond in an
amount less than the attorney first asked"
the court said. and assured counsel that
newspaper reports would not be considered
In determining the question. The Judge
said he would fix the amount at $50, 600 an
intermediate sum between the amount first
asked and that suggested by Commissioners
West
Question of Bail.
The papers in the case were sent from the
Police Court to the clerk of the Supreme
Court OF the District about l. 80 O clock this
afternoon. This action takes the case out
of the hands of the Police Court If bond
is given 1t will have to be taken with the
approval of one of the judges of the Su-
preme Court of the District. In all prob
ability counsel will make application for a
reduction of bail. Under the rules of the
bonding companies Watson will have to
pay 81 500 for a bond of $4,000. and this
amount. 1t is stated. he Is unable to pay
at this time When his wife returns home
from Atlantic City she may be able to
arrange for her husbands release. It was
stated this afternoon that Watson's father
in-law had gone to New York but 1t is
believed by some of the officers that he
has gone to Atlantic City to- get his daugh-
tor
No Bail Yet.
Up to o'clock Watson had not flied any
bond and 1t was stated he will be taken to
jail by Deputy United States Marshal
Lacey at o'clock. unless bond Is filed In
the meantime.
The Code Section.
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