The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-02

a matter in which he had no further
concern, though any information at
his disposal would be given to the
proper authorities desiring It.
The Court Room Scene.
The scene in the court room today
was one OF protracted tension. Sensa-
ton followed sensation with such ra-
ptdity that the gaping crowd hardly
realized what happened in those few
minutes Of formal procedure. In less
than 20 minutes the big case was dis
posed Of. but for hours previously
there had been an uncertain, unsatis-
fed feeling that something startling
would develop and so closely guarded
was the information that the specta.
tors were prepared for almost any,
thing except the thing presented.
Prisoners Unconcerned.
1t was not thought that after the
vigorous battle waged thus far. one
side would lay down its arms SO freely
and even so cheerfully for both pris-
oners smiled, chewed gun, and ap-
peared as they have on other days,
confidence and unconcerned.
Although there are many persons
tonight. who claim to have had ad-
vance information on the turn which
affairs took. even the district attorney
was not sure until just before noon
that the end was in sight. There were
to be developments in the court room,
he told his associates. and all brought
their wives and friends. They crowd
ed into the chamber and even swarm
ed into the big newspaper enclosure,
where many seats had been vacated by
reporters who intended to return when
developments more sensational than
those of getting jurors appeared.
Tension Of Crowd.
In the crowd were detectives for
both sides and many women. The
mass Of heads leaned forward expect
antly as the hour for the reconvening
of court approached Tensely waiting
was squad Of newspaper men. who
had worked with no avail today to
determine the reason for the sudden
hating OF the morning proceedings
Three little boxes concealinR telegraph
instruments were prepared for deve1-
opments and less than two econds
after the word guilty" left the mouth
Of each defendant. the news was ,be-
Ing flashed across the land.
Seated with District Attorney Fred
ericks was his entire staff. Facing
him was Clarence 8. Darrow. and three
associate counsel for the defendants.
James B. Mcnamara at first took the
seat to one side, as usual with two
deputies. but soon Attorney Joseph
Scott beckOned to him.
The two men sat together for a few
minutes Scott's arms were about the
prisoners neck and he counseled cour-
age for the supreme crisis.
James Wanted to Protect Brother.
1t was James B. McNamara, who
had baked at entering into the ar
rangement to plead guilty. II 1t might
affect his brother. He was willing to
sacrifice himself but wanted his BROTH
er to go free. The attorneys, how
ever. convinced him that the better
course was for both to plead guilty
and take the chances Of n merciful
sentence.
Word that John J. Mcnamara was
coming caused the first ripple Of ex-
element. He had not visited the
court room since Oct. IL, when the
trials were begun.
When he entered it was generally
realized that the case had reached a
climax. He took seat behind his
brother. between two deputies and sat
chewing gum and smiling. Once he
surveyed 1t calmly.
After the McNamaras had pleaded
and the court adjourned. there was a
rush for the enclosure, where the at
torneys sat.
States Attorney Congratulated.
The group nocked around District
Attorney lredericks to congratulate
MIN on the way had worked up his
case. He smiled in return. not a smile
OF exultation. but Of relief.
Il don't want a pound Of flesh," he
explained. Il look at this from two
viewpoints. AS a lawyer I wanted
these men to plead guilty. because
they were guilty. and because the evi.
dence we gathered showed t. en- guilty
beyond any doubt. But as a man, I
want to say that II I can recommend
less severe punishment than death or
oe mercitul IN any way and at the
same time rid union labor Of its desire
to use violence to obtain its ends, I
want to do that thing"
Around Attorney Clarance 8. Oar.
row gathered crowd. too. From him
the Questfonere wanted to know how
It all had happened and why Darrow's
face was pale. Long rinkles were in
and he talked in a low. husky Voice. %
that indicated great fatigue.
Darrow Fatigued.
Twas hard struggle to bring this
about, but 1t was the hest thing that
could have happened" he said. Il
did the best could"
Ortte McManigal. the confessed dy.
namiter. whose admissions are said to
n.a nave been a big factor in the Nc
Namaras pleading guilty. will 60 viz
tually free. II the plans OF the state
in his behalf do not 60 wrong. After
court had adjourned this afternoon,
Malcom McLaren. the Burns detective
who has been daily visitor to Nc
Mantgars cell. since the dynamiter
was brought here last spring, and has
always spoken in a friendly .way Of
the prisoner. came upon District At
torney Fredericks in the latter's Of
flee.
Did you have to wrestle hard with
the MCNAMARA brothers to get that
admission" Attorney Darrow was
asked.
Somewhat. hut the facts have been
Every loop hole was
gathered In by the state. As far az
! am concerned felt that sooner or