Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
ROBERT J. WINNIE

did not hesitate to say boldly that he had
distrusted Machen from November. 1902.
The attendance at a dinner of the Ohio so
ciety of New York by Mr.. Wynne, as
guest of Mr. Machen, was told OF py the
frst assistant postmaster general, VINO
freely acknowledged that he did SO at
time when he thought Machen unworthy OF
belief.
1t was a little after half-past II O'Clock
when Nr Heath took the witness stand
Tho former first assistant postmaster gen
eral has aged some since he was known In
official life in Washington. He was neatly
attired in a suit Of black Inc scanty
growth of hair on his head was given
parting liz the middle which was visible only
to those persons who sat near the 'front.' OF
the court
Papers were submitted to Mr.. Heath by
Mr. TaEgart which he recognized as having
had their origin In the first assistant post
master generals office during his incumben-
CIV There were q number of passages at
arms during the forenoon by opposing couh-
sci over the admission of certain or Inc pa
pers or documents. On one OF the docu-
ments the name of George w. Beavers was
noted as appearing as acting first assistant
postmaster general
mony that Miss Iiebhardt at times did use
the signature of Mr.. Machen in the conduct
of business in that division. There was lit
tie testimony of interest brought out py
either side at the forenoon session.
Anxious TO See Heath.
The court room was we'll filled this after
noon. The announcement that Mr.. Heath
was on the witness stand made demand
for seats The adjournment was until f:2O
pm. Attorney Douglass at 2:l5 informed
the court that the defense was through
with the witness.
During the cross xamination Machen
sat bent over in his chair and with his
mouth constantly in the ear of Mr.. Doug
lass He watched closely every answer or
Mr.. Heath and gave smile OF contentmeht
when an answer was satisfactory to him.
The former first assistant postmaster gen.
eral only a few times cast his eyes In the
direction of Mr.. Machen. The impression
seemed to prevail throughout the court
room that Mr. Heaths testimony was of
value to the defense.
Observation-Disclosures Resumed.
When court met, shortly after 10 O'Clock
this morning. the cross-examination OF
First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne
by Attorney Kumler representing MI ana
Mrs. LorenZ. was resumed.
Mr. WINNIE was first asked If he was
ready to produce a statement of the ex-
pense account of the free-delivery system
OF the Post Office Department under Mr.. Ma
chen from December /, 1902, to September !,
1903 At the time of adjournment last
Wednesday counsel asked the witness 10
nroduce such statement today. Mr..
Wynne explained that he had repeated the
request at the department and was In
formed that ten days would be required
for the preparation of such statement
The information sought. Mr. Wynne adoeo
was embraced in fourteen volumes. whict
had been brought to court
lengthy argument followed, curing
yb,ch United States Attorney Beach re-
marked that the government did not uhder'
stand what the defendants wanted ana ina
he believed counsel did not know what 'hes
Justice Pritchard ended the discussion by
saving he would see that the defense Be-
cured the information sooner or later
MIR. Wynne. then INQUIRED At ,'rI.
Kumler. please explain in detail how q
rural free delivery route is established
.I$do not know" replied the first assist
ant postmaster general. -
Are Croft fasteners used on free ueh'efS
routes?" was the next query.
al do not know admitted the witness
.'Whose business was II to Know! oe
manded counsel. -
''Machen's, promptly declared MT
Wynne.
This line of cross-examination being pur
sued, Mr. Wynne took occasion to say:
.arhere are many things connected witt
the Post Office Department of which L an
ignorant / am trying to learn, and an
doing the best can. 1t is quite task fo
any man to master the details of such al
important Office in two years.
"How many boxes are supplied to fre'
wanted to know.
II do not know" said Ny Wynne. "Whei
Information OF that sort was desired by m
/ called on Mr.. Machen's bureau to pro
vide it
About acquisitions.
The defense next attempted to show b,
the witness that no boxes or fasteners wer
ever purchased by the department excep
upon requisition from postmasters through
out the country. Mr.. Wynne stated requi
sitions from postmasters Were the basis
all supplies issued. Mr.. Machen had author
ity 10 turn down" any requisitton. Tn