The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

years witness said, "Show business.
games, etc"
Did you ever exhibit improper pict-
ures?"
mo sir
Judge Lyman managed TO work in much
OF the evidence relating to the "kidnap-
ping" etc, which has already appeared
and Mr. Nash told OF the custom in Con-
neoticut among the jusctices OF the peace
TO shake down" shows just before they
leave town. This raised a general laugh.
Mr. Nash could not say that IL was not
the Rhode Island custom also.
Were you ever convicted for running
a lottery?"
mo sir"
But you paid the fne'"
"Ycs sir"
Mr. Baker-"Now. Judge. haven't you
covered the ground?"
"I haven't got in a small part OF what
want 10 get in"
Anent the question OF gambling games
at Crescent Park. the city solicitor ruled
against Judge Lyman; but Mr. Nash de-
MED running any.
Judge Lyman made an earnest argu-
ment to show that IL was essential 10 the
chiefs case. since II was necessary to
show the character OF this witness
After several more questions had been
asked. all being of like tenor Mr.. Baker
sustained an objection again. saying that
witness was not obliged TO answer: ana II
seemed to him that Judge Lyman had
gone as far as served any useful purpose
Thereupon Judge Lyman resumed his
seat
Mr. Cristy then took up the examina-
tion OF Mr. Nash.
"Why didn't you inform me OF the
strong picture incident?"
THE chief and I were friendly, and /
didn't want to make trouble ."
Mr.. Baker said the claim that the
mayor had said the pictures were rot
ten might have been exaggerated In
transmission. He did not presume that
the mayor would be called TO testify.
Quite a controversy ensued as to Mr.
Cristy's right to see the pictures ordered
out: and Mr.. Baker advised that they De
admitted
Chief Matthews then went to his office
and produced the pictures. after which 10
minutes were spent by the commissioners
and newspaper men I'm examining the
pictures. There are far worse pictures on
bill boards Of the city almost daily.
Asked his opinion OF the pictures. Chair
man Luther said, They are merely sug-
gestive" He saw no obscenity In them.
Judge Lyman submitted a letter con-
tanning a list OF pictures sent by n
lady TO Mayor Dyer. Col. Gross moved
that IL be admitted. and this was done.
+ Mr.. Cristy asked II the pictures ad-
mitted were OF regular scenes OF the
stage, and Mr.. Nash said: Il should
think So"
"Where?" asked Mr.. Pierce.
Mr.. Nash couldn't say. but said he
had seen them several times in diff
ferent places.
Col. Gross-"Have you any more wit
nesses. Mr.. Cristy7"
81 didn't know I was permitted TO
l.. . \.
there was a great laugh.
Mr.. Baker advised that II any testi-
mony was to be produced against Mr.
Nash. the latter should be permitted
to remain, despite Judge Lymans OBJ
jections; and the board so ruled.
Chairman Luther saying. Call the first
witness"
Rev. Thomas f. Norris OF Riverside.
a Congregational minister. said he had
heard OF Mr.. Nash for three years
Asked what Mr.. Nash's reputation
was for truth and veracity he said: Il
have heard indirectly some who would
question II. and others who wouldn't"
Would you credit his word given
under oath from what you have heard
OF him?"
We'll. that's a question"
Robert II. Wood. sworn. said he had
known Mr.. Nash since June, 1901 He
had run place for him I'm Springfield.
and worked at Hartford and Crescent
Park and had travelled with him He
said Mr.. Nash's reputation for truth
and verscity was very. very bad"
Asked about Mr. Nash's business, he
said II was grating business"
Objection was made and the question
was ruled out. against Judge Lyman's
earnest protest. The Judge contend
ed that n man who would run crooked
games would lie.
Continued on page Six.