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and allowances, and It's acceptance by the
department. were identified and offered In
evidence. Mr.. Wynne then dismissed
by the government.
The court asked X counsel for the de-
Tense had determined whether or not they
would need Mr.. Wynne witness further
in the proceedings.
Mr.. Worthington said he had consulted
with his colleague, and that the situation
had become very embarrassing, in that they
thought MIR. Wynne might be a material
witness for the defense should certain con-
tinsencies arise In the trial Mr. wynne
was therefore required to remain
Letters introduced.
More letters bearing upon the purchase
of Bundy time recording machines were
presented this morning by the government
United States District Attorney Baker when
called upon by the court to explain the pur-
pose OF the Introduction OF the papers
stated that the government wished TO show
the exact duties of George w Beavers in
connection with the purchasing of the
CLOCKS: Justice Gould asked IL there was
any dispute as to the authority of Beavers
IN. the purchasing of such devices
MT Baker said he did not know about
tlat, put Mr. Worthington of counsel for
the defense stated emphatically that there
was dispute as to purchase.
Justice Gould ruled TO admit the letters
in evidence for the purpose of showing
Beavers connection with the TRANSACTIONS.
Mr.. Worthinston noted exceptions to the
ruling. These were letters purporting to
have been written by August w. Machen
bearing the initials of George w. Beavers
authorizing the purchase of Bundy time
devices for use in city post offices in con-
nection with the rural free delivery service.
John NJ. Masten. assistant superintendent
of United States railway mail service.
sumed his testimony this morning, which
ctztal
and orders for the purchase of Bundy ma
chimes
Witness Cross-Examined.
Under cross-examination he admitted that
the relations between himself and Beavers
had always been strained He declared
that he would not trust Beavers out Of his
sight. Unless he knew of the particulars
he felt hesitancy In indorsing Beavers
orders.
Charles F. Trotter, who had been book
keeper In the Post Office Department dur
ing the term in which Beavers was chief of
the division of salaries and allowances, was
the next witness called. He gave an ac-
count of the routine then followed by the
office In the matter Of orders for the pur-
chase of Bundy machines.
When orders came in they were briefed
by clerk, then passed to Mr.. Beavers for
Endorsement and later entered on the
books by the witness. Mr.. Trotter was on
the stand when the midday recess was
taken.
Mr.. Wizards Testimony.
j. l. Willard, who was alternately Sec
rotary and treasurer of the International
Time-Recording Company, at time when
George E. Green was of the same firm
was placed on the stand this afternoon.
Mr. Willard identified letter written by
Green as mayor of Binghamton, N. Y, to
Mr. Heath, then first assistant postmaster
general, In the interest of the promotion
of George w. Beavers to a position in the
division of salaries and allowances. In the
letter Mr.. Beavers was described as thor
oughly efficient. reliable, trustworthy and
honest The letter was admitted and read
to the jury.
Mr.. Willard also gave extended ac-
count of the dealings of the International
Time-Recording Company with the govern
ment.
Other witnesses called this afternoon
We're Charles p. Grandfeld, assistant SUI
perintendent of division of salaries and al
lowances in the Post Office Department,
and George d. Fisher, clerk in the depart
ment. Both identified letters bearing Beav-
ers' Initials. in relation to the purchase of
Bundy time-recorders.