The daily sentinel., 1908-03-14

| court who desired to rule impartially
and with justice to both sides. Some
of those directly interested in the
prosecution have taken occasion to
| denounce any attorney that would
defend any person charged with the
offenses this woman faces, holding
| that such a defendant has no right
| to a defense.
| There is no qpestion but what
some of these people active in the
prosecution were greatly chagrined
at the continuance of the case.
| Many attorneys declare that un-
der the circumstances the court
| could hardly do otherwise than grant
| the continuance.
Have Professional Spotter.
This morning when the new Grim
| inal cases were called a young fellow,
a stranger here but regarding whom
there have been various reports.
walked into the court room and took
his seat with the deputy district at
torney. Many at first thought the
fellow was an attorney although he
didn't look the part. 1t was learned
however. that he has been acting as
League, and is to be the star witness
in the cases against the saloon men
and the gamblers and the houses of
i'll fame. 1t is reported that he has
been playing the detective act for
some time here in the employment of
the reform element. Where he came
from il is not known but it is re-
ported that he is a professional "spot-
ter and a sleuth of more or less
ability.
Witnesses We're Strangers.
The reform leaders have had a
number of strangers here as wit
esses in these new cases, for some
days. They have been stopping at a
well known hotel and it is said that
the expense of bringing them and
keeping them here has been very
heavy. Nearly every one of these
men is almost total stranger here
They will probably leave the city to-
day as all of the cases have been con-
tinued.
Was Not Insistent.
When continuance of the Winni-
ford case was asked for Judge Shack
leford asked Deputy District Attor-
ney Fry if he insisted on the case
going to trial at once. Mr.. Fry re-
sponded that the prosecution would
like for trial at once but did not
strongly insist on a trial.
The Jury Dismissed.
Following the disposal of the Win
niford case Judge Shackleford dis
missed the petit Jury for
q fnr nd f1,a f,,r1
the court room, anxious to get back
to the business in town or their
ranches in the country.
Professional Witnesses Draw.
After it was seen that all of the
cases in which they had been inter-
ested in securing evidence were to
go over until the next term of the
court, the star prosecuting witness
and his three associates, all from
Denver, made application for their
attendance" on court as witnesses.
1t is understood that each of these
four men put in claim for six days
service or attendance at court. The
law allows witnesses in criminal cas-
es $3.50 per day; consequently, the
attendance of these witnesses, spot
ters or detectives, whatever they are
10 re called, called for total pay |
me of about $50, If allowed by the
cou tN 1t is understood that the |
disiric. sttorney's office will approve
these witress fees. The expense of
bringing The men here will be borne
by the Gcc'l Citizenship League.
From chat can be learned, these
men are all connected with the anti
saloon organization in this state, and
are regularly employed by this well
known reform organization and were
recommended to the local reform
leaders.
Gambling Case Continued.
This afternoon the court sustained
motion to continue the gambling
case against slim" Gould until the |
next term of the court. The defend
ant claimed that he had not had suf-
ficient time to prepare his defense.
Civil Cases Next Week.
Next week Judge Shackleford will
devote his time to hearing arguments
In various court cases not requiring
the services of a jury.
Maynr p XNaptwprfh laf. th;,