Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
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Eugene R. Nichols. druggist, 1901 Penn
Charles F. clagett, with Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company, 331 Mary
land avenue northeast
John R: English, salesman. 43O1z 18th
street northwest.
Charles H. Fred. cafe. It'll and G streets
northwest
William H. Clarke photographer, 3139 N
street northwest.
William B. Grove. coal dealer 8th street
and Florida avenue. -
Walter H. Dixon coach painter, 941 Let
tie street southwest.
Samuel s. Gain, horseshoer. 14O7 Howard
avenue northwest.
John o. Bradt, salesman, BOIL street
northwest.
Next the opening address to the jury was
made by Mr.. Morgan H. Beach, United
States attorney for the District of Column
bia. He explained briefly the meaning of
the words conspiracy to defraud the
United States" and added that the duty of
the jury was merely to pass upon the ques-
ton of the guilt or innocence of Tyner and
Barrett. The jury, Mr.. Beach pointed out,
has absolutely nothing to do with the mat
ter of punishment, in case Of conviction.
The twelve men seated in the box were
told all about fraud orders" issued by the
Post Office Department, and that General
Tyner was assistant attorney general for
the department, and Harrison J. Barrett
his nephew by marriage. was an assistant
attorney In the office. The consideration of
fraud orders was part Of their duties. In
orders against certain concerns Mr. Beach
declared, the defendants determined to rec
ommend that the orders not be enforced
for time at least, SO that Barrett could
resign his government position and secure
employment as attorney with the concerns
against whom fraud orders were pending
but held up. Copies of the opinion holding
up the fraud orders were printed at gov
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Germs involved.
Mr.. Barrett's Announcement.
Soon thereafter. the speaker stated, pro-
fessional card, setting forth that Barrett
intended to resign his position and engage
in practice before the Post Office Depart
| ment was sent to the same concerns AL
legged instances were cited by the United
States attorney of representatives of Ger
tain OF the concerns, after receiving the
circulars and professional cards, coming
! here and taking steps to employ the firm
of which Barrett was to be a member as
their attorneys.
The jury was further told that from the
joint acts done by the defendants it would
be asked that the inference be drawn that
they are guilty of having conspired to de-
fraud the United States by suspending. de-
laying and stopping the enforcement Of
fraud orders. In order that one of the de-
the forum over which the other defendant
presided.
In closing United States ATTORNEY Beach
referred to the fact that Gen Tyner had
recently been grievously striker physically.
That regrettable fact, Mr.. Beach made
plain, must not be allowed to influence the
| jurors nor counsel in the discharge of their
respective duties
Attorney Worthington for Defense.
Attorney A. S. Worthington of counsel
for the defendants followed the prosecut-
ing attorney before the jury. At the outset
! he said that Gen. Tyner did not want to be
regarded as object of pity. 1t was his
! earnest desire that the jury should render a
verdict solely in accordance with the law
and the evidence and that there should
be no desire to deal with him leniently be-
cause of his physical condition
1t was not at the instance of the govern
ment, but at the solicitation of Gen, Tyner.
| that the case had been called for trial al
| this time. Attorney Worthington informed
| the jury. The defendant mentioned in par
ucular that he was anxious that the issue
be decided while he remained alive and in
| possession of his faculties.
Attorney Worthington then told the jury
of the long and honorable career of Gen.
| Tyner and the services he had rendered
| the government. also reciting in detail the
career of Mr.. Barrett. Never had there
| been q word said against either of them
| prior to the year 1900. counsel said.
Method Of Conducting p. O. Business.
Continuing. Attorney worthington ex-
| Post Office Department and especially In
! the Office of the assistant attorney general
for that department.. Counsel laid stress on