Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
MR., WYNNE A WITNESS
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pess called By the government. He stated
that soon after he was appointed hrst as
slstant postmaster general, In the spring Of
190R. George =. Green visited him in behalf
of the Doremus machines. Mr.. wynne said
that Beavers was present at the time and
took part In the discussion, urging that an
order be given for the purchase of 200
Doremns machines.
In Interest Of ECONOMY.
The witness said Mr.. Green argued that
large order would be In the interest OF
economy. Mr.. Wynne said that he was
then unfamiliar with the merits OF the
Doremus machines and relied upon the rep
RESERVATIONS of Beavers. He added that he
never had any doubt as to the proPriety of
continuing tho use OF the machines, as he
was informed that they had been giving en-
tire satisfaction.
Mr.. Wynne identified two letters, one Of
May 3, 1902. from George e. Green to the
witness in reference to an order for 200
machines. and another of May of the
same year, submitting the order for the
machines. This latter bore the initials
"G. w. b.,
Statements In Affidavit
When counsel for the defense several
weeks ago informed the court that Mr..
Wynne would be an important witness for
the defense an affidavit was presented con-
tanning statement to the effect that Mr.
Wynne, in conversation with Attorneys
John NJ Thurston and John B. Stanchfield,
ip this city. early last March. had said
that certain transaction involving the
purchase of 200 Doremus canceling ma
chimes IN May. 1902 was devoid OF any sus-
pic1on of fraud. When questioned by coun-
gel this afternoon Mr.. Wynne asserted that
tion- He did not absolutely deny that
he had said that the transaction was
clean one, but he did not recall
having made any such statement to
had no recollection Of having talked with
any one about the time stated in refer
ence 70 the Doremus machines.
Remark Ascribed to Mr.. Wynne.
Mr.. Worthington then asked the witness
If he had not said to the gentlemen named;
Il have nothing against Green. He Is a
man of good standing. My fight was against
Beavers" This was also denied by the wit
ton of counsel for the government
1t was at that junctuye that counsel for
the defense asked Mr.. Wynne the question
In relation to the activity of the witness in
the Beavers case, which question led to the
long discussion referred to in the foregoing
and was finally allowed by the court
DISCRIMINATION Resumed.
The cross-examination of Mr.. wynne
was resumed after former Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith had been
called to the stand, the interruption in
the testimony of the former witness being
allowed on account of a desire of Mr..
Smith to leave as soon as possible Mr..
Wynne stated that he had advised Bea-
vers to plead guilty to one of the indict-
ments against him In the post Office cases.
saying that if he did so he would proba-
n x-nid to-, -. 49,. 49,
The witness said that Beavers had ex-
pressed a desire to plead guilty in some
case other than the one against Green.
Mr.. Wynne further testified that he had
informed Beavers that in order to Sc
cure immunity from prosecution In the
other cases pending against him he
would have to make his plea OF guilty
In the case then about to be tried, which
Denied by Mr.. Wynne.
Under redirect examination, Mr. Wynne
denied that he had been actuated in any OF
his dealings with Beavers. by prejudice
against Green.
In his examination former Postmaster
General Smith stated that in the spring of
1890 he had considered the ACCESSIBILITY of
issuing an order directing that smaller
price be allowed for canceling machines,
and that Beavers had opposed the PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Smith said that while Postmaster
General IT was his habit to consult Beavers
in the matter of ordering machines. AT
that time he did not suspect Beavers.
George e. Barnard Called.
Consul General Wynne was then recalled.
After his examination had been completed
George E. Barnard. a clerk in the Wash
ington post office and formerly a depart
ment inspector of canceling machines. was
called His testimony relat ted TO his rnIItine