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prosecution finds it cannot expect Q con-
viction on the evidence submitted and
is attempting to do so in another way
Major Conrad was evidently most sur
prised by the declaration. Like a flash
he jumped up and demanded of Mr.
worthington whether the latter charged
the prosecution with "resorting to an
evasion" to OBTAIN a verdict against the
defendants
Mr.. Worthington disclaimed imputing
any improper motives 20 the prosecu-
tons attorneys.
Major Conrad promptly observed:
i say now, in my own opinion, that
these defendants should be convicted l
say this in the absence of the jury"
Only Four Interruptions.
Mr.. Keigwein made a further argu-
ment, but had not gotten far when he
was interrupted. Twice again he started
only to find his presentation subject 20
objection by the opposing attorneys
I've been taken of my feet three
times already" said Mr.. Keigwein.
/ finally. and ! hope 1 will now be able
to finish my remarks.
Il will try to keep you on your feet. 8"
assured the court
Mr.. Keigwein had spoken only half a
dozen words, however. when Mr. Worth
! ington arose and delivered an opposite
Interpretation as to the Withholding of
/ fraud orders by Tyner, while the con-
| Germs affected were given time to amend
literature to suit the rulings of the de-
4 partment.
Court Quotes Decision.
/ The opposing attorneys were stin at
I odds over the matter when the court
/ took the subject in hand and said:
/ Gentlemen, 1 think you are all miss
ing the mark somewhat viii read you
what the Court of Appeals says in the
matter
/ The court thereupon read the inter
| probation of the higher court on the
/ question of delegating official authority
/ That opinion holds that II officials carry
out the law in good faith. in conformity
with the practice of the department,
: they cannot be held to have violated the
/ law in any new Interpretation which
may be put upon It.
/ Major Conrad argued in support Of
his view of the matter, going into much
detail.
Mr.. worthington announced his OBJ
| lection to opposing counsels line Of ar
/ gument.
IF you have wit enough to form
an objection, or even put 1t in the form
! of an objection. / hope you WILL re-
piled Major Conrad.
RidicuIed by Defense.
Mr.. worthington sharply criticised the
proposed prayer and said the last part
] practically nullifed the first. "It is just
as if you should declare: If the de-
/ PENDANTS did wrong. we should convict
| them even II they didn't do wrong, -
! Mr. WOrthington cOntended
In conclusion Mr.. Worthington said ne
thought the prayer in question could
have originated nowhere except in 1.-The
gigantic brain which rests on Mr.. Keig-
veins shoulders"
The assistant attorney for the Gov
| eminent disclaimed such credit. saying
IT went back TO Lord Bacon. who. when
he was accused of accepting a bride
declared ali his acts had been in perfect
/ consonance with law. But IL was be-
cause he had used the forms Of law TO
accomplish criminal ends that he was
accused declared Mr.. Keigwein.
Question o. Psychology.
When Mr.. Warrington objected to
such a comparison, Mr. Keigwein re-
piled that he was merely giving his
own Interpretation Of THE psychologist
cal processes of Lord Bacon's mind"
Just one psychologist working on an
other. your honor" commented Mr.
WOrthington. to the court.
Il am perfectly willing 10 submit this
TO my friends censorship" declared
! Mr.. Keigwein, referring TO Mr.. Worth