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but that he (GrofD was not near enough to
hear the conversation.
The second affidavit ready by Judge kum-
Ter was that of Nathaniel Baumgartner,
secretary and treasurer of the Westminster,
Md. Deposit and Trust Company;
brother--in-law of August W. Machen
Baumgartner charged that he saw Gregory
talking with witnesses.
Sapp in his affidavit swore that he was
standing in the United States marshals
Office Tuesday, when Gregory approached
him. and. showing him letter bearing the
signature of George E. Lorenz, asked him
If he could identify it.
MI. Conrad's Statement
After Justice Pritchard had declared that
he wanted justice on both sides, Attorney
Holmes Conrad arose and said:
L have listened attentively to the read
ing of these afIidavits. There is no state
ment in any of the affidavits that Inspect
ors Mayer and Gregory conveyed any in
formation to any one outside the court
room. l insist that 1t is absolutely right
and proper for them to talk with witnesses.
AS l said earlier in this trial. they stand
in the place of our client, the United States.
They are the avenues through which alone
we receive Information; through whom We
communicate with persons on the outside"
Mr.. Conrad became intensely earnest as
he continued.
violation of the rule of the court 1t leaves
us without remedy. We will have to leave
the trial table here and go outside our
selves to communicate with persons. The
inspectors, l submit have not in a single
instance violated this prohibition of the
court. There is nothing in the aff1 1avits.'
Justice Pritchard listened attentively to
Mr.. Conrad. and when the latter was
through said:
Further Afddavits.
have justice: TO feel that they have a fair
trial 1 believe that there must be an an
swer TO these affidavits submitted by coun-
sci for the defense. In justice to the gen
tlemen themselves referring to Inspectors
Mayer and Gregory. they should be per-
mitted to answer the charges in the form
of affidavts, and let that settle it,
The affidavits of Mayer and Gregory
denying that they in any way tired to coach
witnesses, Will be prepared and submitted
to the court.
Scenes in Court.
Mr.. s. d. Carr. president of the National
Bank of Commerce of Toledo who was on
the witness stand for more than an hour
at the forenoon session, is man perhaps
sixty years old His hair is gray, as is the
short, stubbed mustache that adorns his
upper lip. He wears spectacles and has
the air of prosperous business man. He
REM and August w. Machen on drafts that
passed through his bank.
Machen and George f. LorenZ both took
an active interest i'll the proceedings today
particularly when drafts checks bear
ing their Endorsements We're identified by
witnesses and the texts of the same were
read to the jury by Mr.. Taggart. 1t is the
first time since the trial began that J,orenZ
has conferred with his counsel during the
examination of a witness. He sat close
behind Judge Kumler today and not infre-
Quently made suggestions.
Mrs. Lorenz was clad in the same attrac-
I'VE garb she wore yesterday. accompanied
by heavy fur boa, which was thrown
loosely about her shoulders. The Groffs
occupied seats adjoining immediately in
front OF the reporters table.
Further Bank Accounts.
After the matter of the charges OF coach
ing witnesses. preferred against Post Office
Inspectors Mayer and Gregory. had re-
ceived attention this morning, John f. Eek
lon was recalled at the request of Attorney
Maddox for further brief cross-exa nina ton
regarding deposits made by Diller T. Croft
IN the Second National Bank, this city, of
which Mr.. Ecklon is cashier. The witness
further said in answer to query that IT
was not an unusual proceeding for a bust
ness man to carry accounts with more than
one bank.
Mr.. Harry Halstead, a clerk in the en-
ploy of the Home Savings Bank Company
of Toledo Ohio. who was on the stand
when court adjourned yesterday afternoon
was then recalled and examined by Assist
ant United States Attorney Taggart
in regard 70 large number IF
deposits made in his bank during
1902. to the credit of Martha j. Lorenz
These deposits were in the form of checks
drawn by ID. y. Croft, either on the West
End National Bank or the Second National
Bank of this city. The handwriting on the
deposit slips was invariably that of George
j.: Lorenz Debit entries and the purchase
OF drafts. regarded by the government as
significant, were also proved by the wit
ness.
Attorney Kumler explained that he de-
sired the jury to understand that none of
the deposits in regard to which testimony
was offered were actually made by Mrs
LorenZ- The checks, he added, were merely
deposited to her credit.
The cross-eXamination of Mr. Halstead
was very brief aud unmportant. He left
Mr.. s. D. Carr president of the National
Bank OF Commerce of Toledo. Ohio.
Lorenz Deposits.
Mr.. Carr said that he has known both
Mr.. Lorenz and Mr. Machen for many
years. The former had been a depositor In
his bank. The witness was aware that Mr..
Lorenz and Mr.. Machen formerly held Of
flee as postmaster and assistant post
master, respectively of Toledo Mr.. Carr
testified regarding a large number of de-
posits OF currency and checks made in his
bank by George f.. L.orenz. and of the Is
suing of drafts. which we're Endorsed by
Mr.. Lorenz-"Pay to the order of A. w.
Machen."
On cross-examination 1t was learned that
"the George LogenZ Company" which 10
engaged In the manufacture Of perfumeries
and of which George e: I.orenz Is the presi-
dent. has an accounA at the Witness bank.