Evening star., 1911-06-04
FACES CONTEMPT CHARGE
BEFORE JUSTICE WRIGHT
Man Who Lost Ring and
Money in Confidence Game
Taken Into Custody.

John Marshall Of Williamstown. N. j..
who has recovered the diamond ring and
81 cash that he lost In an alleged conf
dence game and doesn't want to prose-
cute those who mulcted him. must face
contempt charges before Justice Wright
for failure to appear before the grand
jury investigating the case. and must ap-
pear before United States Commissioner
Shields in New York city. who will con-
slider the guilt Of q man under arrest
charged by the Washington police with
participation In the offense.
Marshall was taken into custody on
an attachment served on him in Will
Jamestown and brought to Washington.
He was paroled by Justice Wright
until Tuesday. to permit his appear
fore Commi ssioner Shields. where he is
to be forced to assume the role or
prosecuting witness:
Thomas Moran. alias Moore. Is under
charges In Washington. Moran. out on
bond. returned the ring and cash to
Marshall. Frank Jones. alias Sergt.
Caufman, charged with participation in
the same alleged crooked game. was
arrested in New York. 1t Is his case
that Commissioner Shields will hear.
Marshall Badly Frightened.
MQSSH0u was O80ly AI1SAtouSO WIA0A AAC
was told that Justice Wright presided in
the court that sentenced Samuel Gompers
and others for contempt. Marshall had
received his ring and money. he stated.
and did not wish to prosecute those who
were accused Of having taken 1t away
from him.
A stranger in this city at the time
Marshall came here In January TO enjoy
q short vacation. He was met py stran-
gers and In transactions with them Iost
his money and ring.
Detectives Baur and Cornwell made an
investigation Thomas Moran. alias
Moore, was arrested. He was brought here
from New York and held in $1,000 bail
Shortly after his release he returned to
Marshall the ring and money. explaining
that they were all in the game together
and that one was as much to blame as
the other.
Shortly afterward Marshall was visited
by q man who represented himself as
Attorney Cooper Of Washington, and
said he was q representative. Of the
United States attorney: Marshan readiiy any
been reimbursed. and that he had no
desire to prosecute. He mailed the pa
per to the ONCE OF United States Attor-
ney Wilson and did not come here to
appear before the grand jury.
Jones Arrested In New York
Tho arrest in New York city last week
of Jones brought matters to climax.
Detective Cornwell went to New York
with papers for the prisoner and was
met with q demand for continuance
Detective Cornwell was not satisfied to
let the case slip up.
An attachment was sent to Williams
town With tho subpoena A deputy mar
shall took charge OF Marshall. bringing
| him to Washington to face Justice
Wright. and also directing him to ap-
pear before Commissioners Shields IN New
York tomorrow.
Assistant United States Attorney Proc
tor advised Justice Wright OF the situa-
ton. Marshall was paroled In the custody
Of Detective Cornwell He will appear in
New York tomorrow to testify before
Commissioner Shields. Tuesday morning
ha will return to appear before Justice
Wright in the contempt proceedings.
The police believed Marshall acted In
rood faith. Should he be able to con-
vince Justice Wright that he was un-
der q Interpretation Of his duties
and rights II is thought he may go
free.
He IL now scheduled to appear be-
fore the grand jury Tuesday to tell
Of his experience with tho alleged
crooks.