The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-09-16

ERWIN UN-
DER ARREST
Warrant Arrived in San Fran.
cisco Yesterday and Was
Served Today
BEAVERS PRELIMINARY HELD
Postm ster-GeneraI Payne Will
Be Represented at Trial by
Subordinate

SuporCtnate
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 15.-The
delayed warrant charging Postal In
speetor James w Erwin with conspir-
4cy TO defraud the government of the
United States, arrived at the Office Of
Inspector Monroe today and was by
him carried to the Office of United
States District Attorney Woodwork.
where a conference was held with
that official and Marshal Shine.
1t was decided to delay making the
arrest until tomorrow. ~
In the meantime the attorney will
prepare the papers upon which the de-
fendant will be taken into custody and
warrant of removal. providing for
E1win's transfer to Washington for
trial in company with G. w. Beavers.
of the salaries and allowances depart
ment, and August w. Machen, super
intendent of the free delivery depart
ment. The warrant was issued by
preme court of the District of Colum-
bia. Affixed to it as witnesses are the
names of c. L. Wayland, G. H. Birds
eye, D. S. Richardson, H. G. Segen,
r. Nunez, c. f. Boss and A. NJ. Nc
Both.
Erwin announces his readiness to
answer a summons at a moments no
ice and has already arranged to give
oonds in any amount demanded by
the commissioners.
BEAVERS TRIAL COMMENCED
NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-The prelim-
mary examination of George Beavers,
the former head of the salaries and
allowance division of the general post
office depal tment, under the indict-
.nents returned against him by the
Federal grand jury, of Brooklyn,
charging him with conspiracy to de-
fraud the government through COM
piclty with the Brandt-Dent Manu-
Iactuling company Of Watertown,
Wisconsin, was commenced today be-
fore United States Commissioner
Hitchcock.
The defendant was represented by
MS counsel. MessIs. Morgan and Lea
bury, who wee .einforced by third
lawyer. Max Stauer. VINO conducted
,Ae examination.
The defendant, looking worried, al
though attempting to look at ease,
at behind his counsel.
The government side of the case
was looked after by Deputy United
5tates District Attorney Wise.
General Henry Burnett, the United
States District Attorney, was also
pl esent, but took little part in the ex-
animation.
At the beginning of the examina-
tior Mr.. Stauer moved to dismiss the
proceedings on the ground that the
lacts as alleged in the complaint were
insufficient and that no proof had
Deen presented for the commission
er's consideration in support of the in
dictment and complaint as required by
law.
Mr.. Stauer read a number OF de-
4Isions Supporting his contention.
| Lawyer Stauer attacked the indict-
Aent as drawn by United States Dis
,lict Attorney Young of Brooklyn as
faulty and he questioned the validity
u the warrant issued under it.
The defense and prosecution offered
- submit memorandum on the point
raised, giving the decision in support
II each of ther contentious, and the
commissioner then adjourned the ex-
animation until September 10Th. at
which time he will give a decision
i tie point at issue.
Upon the request of counsel the ar
raignment of Mcclellan and Hunting
ton was adjourned until September 2s.
PAYNE NOT PRESENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-In ac-
cordance with decision of Acting At
torney General Hoyt declaring that
the subpoena served on the postmaster
general yesterday to appear at the
hearing in New York today of the
case of George w. Beavers. the former
head of the salaries and allowance di-
vision of the postoftiee department,
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