Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21

Challenge by Defense.
The eighth peremptory challenge of the
iefense was exercised against Peter j.
Nay
A discussion ensued over the talesman
hen called-Michael C. Weaver of George
own Heights. He is stakeholder in the
'entral National Bank.
After a whispered conference between the
curt and counsel Attorney Baker chal-
cnsed for cause on the ground that the in
lictmcnt alleged that certain checks that
tgure in the case were cashed at the Cen
raj National Bank. and Mr.. Weaver is a
,toCkLolder of that institution. The tales
nan replying TO a query propounded by
he court. declared that his connection with
he bank would not influence him in rem
.lering verdict, should lie be impaneled IN
he case The challenge was not allowed.
shortly thereafter, however. the defense
AaIenged Mr.. Weaver peremptorily.
Mr. Biddle was challenged peremptorily
" the prosecution
Next to appear was John Lang. The de-
euse thought he had formed opinion
hat ought to bar him from sitting in the
ase but it's challenge for cause was over
uled The prosecution later challenged Mr.
..ang peremptoTily.
A challenge for cause. directed against
William W. Danenhower, who had formed
, decided opinion, was sustained.
Edward II. Forney and r. a. Han were
.nterrogated in the order named and were
seated.
Last by the Defense.
Attorney Mcnamara exercised the tenth
and last peremptory challange allowed the
defense tinst L. Johnson Fletcher
James b. Winner said he had formed an
opinion concerning the issue, which could
rot be removed except by very strong EVIL
lence He was challenged for cause ana
he challenge was sustained. Similar aclloh
vas taken i'm the case of Edward W. Zea
formerly a captain in the National Guard
# the District of Columbia. ,,
Frank II. Cozzens and George j. Wills
we're challenged peremptorily by the prose-
aution This exhausted the peremptory
d. William oyster caused surprise and
some laughter when. replying 10 the court
,uerv. "Have you ever been convicted OF
my offeuse?' he promptly admitted: AeS'
After pause. Justice Wright inquired;
What was IT. .... ...-., ,--.,.,.
language of a gentleman before guar
liam of the peace Mr.. Oyster explained
md again there was laughter.
proceed with the examination of the
.alesman. gentlemen Justice Wright di-
Mr.. oyster was accepted. although he
volunteered the information that he is
stakeholder in national bank.
Motion for Postponement.
United States Attorney Beach, before
The jury was sworn, here moved that an
adjournment be taken until after the
christmas holidays.
we could only get 4 short way this
week" Mr.. Beach pointed out, and the
recess would obliterate from the minds of
he jurors any traces of what we might
To-"
Mr.. Beach suggested that the trial be
raSllrned Tuesday January 3.
Attorney Baker seconded the motion for
4 postponement, but asked that WedneS-
lay. January 1. be selected as the date for
vesumng the hearing, as he had an en-
-agement in court At Parkersburg. w. Va,
he ID of January and might be detained
there until the following day. Mr.. Baker
did not insist that the court should comply
with his request regarding the 4th of Janu-
Iry, however
Justice Wright finally directed an ad-
journment until 10 o'clock the morning of
Tuesday, January 3. when the jury will be
sworn and the introduction of testimony
begun.