Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-12
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| would enttle them to right to appeal in
case tho ruling was not Satisfactory.
There is no danger that you Will not
| have justice" said the court. II shall see
| that the case Is not prejudiced in any way.
! John Cocker was the last talesman called
| to the box and accepted. He told the
| court he had an abscess on his breast and
| he would prefer being excused.
| do you not feel that you are physically
| able to remain and server asked Justice
| Pritchard.
| Cocker said that he thought he was able
| to serve. The government announced that
| 1t was satisfied with Cocker Attorney
| Maddox stated that the defense would
| challenge Carl Peterson. The court over
| ruled the challenge and an exception was
| noted.
IT will see that you get the exception for
| each defendant" said Justice Pritchard.
| fairly and squarely."
| Attorney Kumler of Toledo, who repre-
| sents the Lorenzs addressed question to
| the jury.
DO each of you say that you can fairly
hear this case?'' he asked.
I'VE do" the jurymen replied in unison.
The same question was propounded by
l District Attorney Beach, and the same re-
ply was received.
Are you ready to proceed" asked the
! court.
Argument Stopped.
Mr.. Kumler again arose.
IT desire to ask" he said, that the gov
eminent be required to elect on which count
1t will proceed. I refer particularly to
| which count against the Lorenzs, whom
represent, the government will elect to pro-
coed on
Attorneys for the other defendants made
the same request.
District Attorney Beach was on his feet
in an anStant.
1--WE do not think that the government
Should he reulired elect at this stage OF
the proceedings" he said.
Mr.. Kumler attempted to continue an ar
gument in behalf of his proposition, but
was cut short by Justice Pritchard, who
said:
II will not cause the government to elect
at this time. If the evidence is such as to
warrant change in opinion, will see that
you have Justice
But, as counsel for two of the defend
ants here" said IIr. Kumler. Il desire to
krow what the government purposes doing.
The first assistant postmaster general has
circulated pamphlets concerning the great
things he has found in the Post Office De-
partment. What is his name? Oh. yes,
BristOW--"
Mr.. Conrad jumped to his feet and was
about to object when Justice Pritchard
said sternly:
This is not germane."
Separation Of Witnesses.
Attorney Douglass made motion for the
separation of the witnesses subpoenaed by
the government.
81 ask that an exception be made in the
case Of Inspector Mayer" said District At
torney Beach. Mr.. Mayors presence here
is essential to the proper presentation OF
the governments case. There are many
docume, is needed by the counsel for the
government which are in the possession of
this inspector, and his presence here will
simplify the presentation of the case"
Objection was pushed by Attorney Doug
lass.
IT readily understand that Post Office De-
partment inspectors are not personally pop
ular with the defendants at bar" said Mr..
Beach. 1.-THE defendants are here in court
to confer with their counsel. The govern
ment should have the same privilege. The
government will be handicapped IL it does
not have the privilege"
81 will permit Inspector Mayer to re-
MAN." said the court.
There were still further attempts at oppo-
sition on the part of the counsel for the
defense, and this brought Mr.. Conrad again
to his feet
Our client" said Mr.. Conrad SIS the
government of the United States. and our
client can't be here in the court room