Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

matter. He thought Mr.. Davis had a right
to expect that the superintendent would be
present throughout the trial.
Matter Of Redress.
The question of whether or not to pro-
coed. the boards attorney declared, was in
the hands of the board.
Admiral Baird said the superintendent
would be back in a few days.
Have we no redress for all this delay
caused by the defendant?' Mrs. Terrell
mot in dollars and cents" Mr.. Nc
Namara replied. but in public opinion you
you"
II think the defendants counsel has
acted in bad faith in this matter and has
caused unnecessary delay" Capt. Oyster
declared, land I move that we proceed"
Cox suggested.
II fully agree with Capt. Oyster" Mr..
Mcnamara began.
Cries of $50 do T. were heard from sew
eral members Of the board.
But" the attorney continued "only In
so far as he thinks there has been unneces-
sary delay in these proceedings. I must
advise. however, that you act according to
the law
II consider that a weakened argument"
Capt. Oyster commented, somewhat under
his breath, but that all the members of
the board and the attorneys heard
II do not know to whom the captain re-
fers," Mr.. Mcnamara remarked very quiet
ly, but If it Is to me, will tell him that
it is none of his business"
Capt. Oyster started to speak and then
stopped.
Objected to Reflections.
Mr.. Cobb objected to the reflections cast
on Mr.. Davis and himself, who, he said,
were acting in perfect good faith.
Mr.. Mcnamara stated that he had every
reason to feel that Mr.. Cobb was acting
courteously and in good faith. He thought,
however, that Mr.. Davis had not exhibited
proper courtesy toward the board.
It was moved by Mrs. Mussey that the
trial be postponed until next Monday at
3 o'clock pm.
A rising vote was taken on the motion.
resulting as follows: Affirmative. Mrs:
Mussey. Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Cook and Admiral
Mrs. Terrell and Prof. Everman.
Admiral Baird announced that the motion
was not carried. He then inquired Of Car
dozo whether he knew Superintendent
There was no answer.
You see he declines to answer. That
means Yes the admiral announced with
a tone Of finality.
to decline to answer" Mr.. Mcnamara ex-
planned
Il was simply acting by advice of coun-
sell" CardOZo added.
trial again. Mrs. Terrell asked.
Ought to Follow Advice.
eff you wish to have me here, it is neces-
sary," answered Mr.. Mcnamara. II have
given my advice, and think the least you
can do is to follow it. If it were not neces-
sary I would never have advised it,
IT renew my notion Mrs. Mussey said.
'Can we have your promise that we will
oh Skod oP
Mr.. Mcnamara.
Eyes. can see no reason why you cam
not" Mr.. Mcnamara replied.
While Capt. Oyster was speaking on Mrs.
Musseys motion Mr.. Cobb started several
times to enter an objection to certain things
he said in order to get the objections noted
in the record. But Capt Oyster grew very
angry and threatened to have the colored
attorney put out of the room If he did not
keep quiet.
Vote on Mrs. Mussey's motion was called
for and Mrs. Terrell voted in the afirma-
tive, making the result to in favor Of
the pOStponement.
The meeting then adjourned, and Admiral
Baird sent telegram to DR.. Chancellor, or
dering him to return at once to the city
and be ready for the hearing next Monday.
Denies Discourtesy.
To the Editor Of The Star:
1 was amazed this morning by the ac-
counts of yesterdays proceedings at the
Cardozo trial. and, while l do not care a
fig for the opinions of some people, I am
interested to protect myself against any
imputation of discourtesy.
Inasmuch as, on two former occasions,
when one member of the board of educa-
ton was absent, the case was, on the
boards own motion, postponed for hearing
before full board. naturally assumed
such would be the case yesterday, and. in
conversation with at least one member
of the board last week. announced that
would be governed in the matter of
going on before a partial board by the wish
of my client. Notwithstanding, 1t was
my purpose to be present yesterday. but
1 was engaged all day in court, and dur
ing the afternoon an urgent message call
ing me to Baltimore to see client on the
point of leaving the country for an in
definite time was delivered to me while
at the trial table, and 1 left for Baltimore
as soon after the adjournment of court as
I could, not returning antil 1915 at night.
AS respects what Capt. Oyster is reported
to have said Of me, that Is a matter be-
tween him and me, and I have taken 1t up
with him directly. HENRY E. DAVIS.