The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-09
Judge Sheppard Heard AID.
ditional Evidence in the
Cases Yesterday
EACH SENTENCED TO
SERVE SIXTY DAYS
They Were Placed in the
County Jail at Once and
Began Serving Sentence
Many Gathered in
Court Room and Heard
Decision of the Court.

NSSAoAO11 VI (1iC l..
G. c. Mccain, Henry Filliagim. and
John MalOney We're adjudged guilty
in the United States court Yesterday
morning by Judge Sheppard. of tho
charge Of violating the Injunction of
the court restraining all persons from
interfering with the operation Of
street cars Each was sentenced ION
remain sixty days in the county Jail,
and each declared himself not guilty
Of the charge. when given a last OPP
pOrtmity by Judge Sheppard to offer
something for himself. The sentence
will be carried out at once. and one
of the most sensational chapters in
Pensacola's recent labor struggles
closed al last.
Interest was intense in the court
room when the court gave its spIen-
did summary of the status of the
case; the crowd strained its ears TO
catch every word of a dramatic sit
uatiOn in the lives of three citizens
of Pensacola, and pin could have
been heard as it dropped to the floor
when, clearing his throat, which was
dry with emotion. the first of the
three gave his final plea of innocence,
and was quickly followed by his COM
paniOns
The famous case. in fact. had drawn
to close as far as the United States
court has bearing up the actions OF
the prisoners. This verdict. however,
does not preclude any action which
may be taken later by the state. in
alleged violation of its laws, and for
which the men have been arrested.
Case Was Reopened
Yesterdays SESSION. which, iastod
scarcely over an hour, was called
on account OF the desire of Judge
Sheppard to acQuaint himself more
thoroughly on several features OF
the case. The testimony of 4. G.
Blount, Jr.. that of Captain Daw, of
the night force of the local police de-
partment. and that of Captain Wilde,
was all that was offered. The points
brought out in this testimony APP
peared to satisfy the court, and TO
place the case on a more connected
basis. After the testimony had been
completed. ii was not long before the
sentence had been imposed.
The crowded court room, which
was filled with spectators, was tell
ing sifnificance as to the interest
of the citizens of Pensacola VINO had
watched the case in all of its various
entanglements, and there were few
who did not realize that a careful
judgment had been taken in case
which had not been without its
knotty points.
The Evidence Offered
Capt J. A Daw, captain of the
night force of the local police densrt-
ment, was the first witness 10 be eX-
amined yesterday morning. w. A.
Blount attorney for the prosecution,
Te-Opened the case by directing the
following questions to the witness:
Q. What occupation do you follow
at the present time2
A. Captain of the night force OF
the police department.
O. How long have yOu been con-
nected with the Pensacola police de-
partment?
A. One year during my present
connection and six years in all
Q. Has the pursuit of your occd-
patton lead you to have knowledge OF
woman named Mary Condor, or
Mary HallOran?
A Yes.
o. Did you know her when she
lived on ZarragOssa street?
A l did.
Q. Did your acquaintance of her
through the discharge of Your Official
duties place you in A position 10
Judge as to her moral character?
Attorney c. Moreno Jones, for the
defense. here interpOsed an objec-
ton. but was overruled by Judge
Sheppard. who said that, in his judg-
ment. moral character Of person
had sometimes effected the value OF
testimony given to a marked degree,
and that he presumed. therefore. that
the investigation under way would
go further Mr. BloUnt then resumed
Q. State what you know OF her
character as YOU know il from the
discharge of your official duties. Was
it good or bad?
A II was bad
O. What was the character OF the
business which she carried on, and
by which she made a living?
A According 10 my understanding
she kept an designation house
O. D. you know from YOUR offic-
iaI knowledge that she figured in po-
lice court cases a number OF times?
A Yes, she did.
0. From your knowledge Of her
reputation. would YOU say that her
reputation for truth and veracity is
good?
A ! would not
@ Would you, or would Won not