Arizona republican., 1911-12-02

FrcderickS also announced he will recommend to the court life imprison- ment for James B. and ten years for John J. McNamara. but the extent of the sentence iS d matter entirely within the hands of the court
 Tuesday, December ,. which is also election day in Los Angeles, is set as the date for passing sentence.
 Ortie F.. McManigal. whose confess sion practically caused the arrests of the McNamaras, and who was indicted for dynamiting the LIcWeilyn plant. will be tried, but Fredericks said: We will be dS easy as possible" which means he will be given a light sen tcnce as possible. if indeed any at all.
 Bribery charges against Bert Frank lin. investigator for the defense. who is alleged to have been caught in the act of bribery. will be dismissed. as it is now considered irrelevant in the main to the issue.
 This completes the part of the state of California in the affair: but Fred cricks stated if any other states or the federal government intended to have investigations of explosions in their own jurisdictions. he will fur nish all the evidence he can. if re- quested.
 The scene in the courtroom was one of prOtractcd tension. Sensation fol- lowed sensation with such rapidity that the gaping crowd hardly realized what had happened for few mo- ments. In less than twenty minutes the case was disposed of. But for hours today there was an uncertain. unsatisfied feeling that something was going to happen, and so closely guard ed was the secret of the state that all in the courtroom were prepared for anything. except what actually hap pcned. IL was not thought within the realms of possibility that one side after conducting a case with such Vigor for eight weeks, would lay down completely and confess guilt so willingly and so easily. But this is what happened. Both prisoners ap- peared absolutely unconcerned They chewed gum. smiled and chatted with those in the room There are many persons now who claimed they knew in advance all about what was going to happen. but as a matter of fact District Attorney Fredericks an- nounced this afternoon that he him self was not certain until after noon that the confessions and pleas of guilty would be made But he did expect it, and the women folks and families of his friends who wanted to witness the ending of the most celebrated murder-ldbor trial in the history of the country were told to be in the courtroom and they were there
 When court convened after lunch the court as usual announced: The People vs. McNamara. Is the defend ant in court" Seated with F'reder- icks was his whole staff Opposite sat Clarence Darrow. chief counsel for the defense. and the whole staff. with the exception of Job Hartman. James E. McNamara. as usual. sat between two deputies. but he was soon beckoned by Attorney Joseph Scott, and went over and took a chair with the attorney. The latter
 
 whispered courage for the supreme moment IL was James E. who baked at the arrangement to plead guilty. He was not willing to enter into any arrangement whereby his brother John J. would be affected in the least. He wanted him to go free But the attorneys finally convinced him it would be better for both to plead guilty and throw themselves pn the mercy of the court. Word that John J was coming caused a ripple of excitement. He has not visited the courtroom since october IT. when the trials began. When he entered it was generally recognized nat q climax of some sort had been He took his seat behind his brother, and calmly awaited de- Between two officers he sat, chewing gum and smiling. Once ne turned his flushed face towards he crowd and observed it in silence. The bailiff rapped louder than usual, when Judge Bordwell. in a stern voice, announced:
 "The People of the State of Cali 'ornia vs. James F. McNamara. Is he defendant in court?"
 Attorney Lecomptc Davis addressed Inc court:
 Your honor" he said, slowly and ! n a clear voice. the defendant is in 'otrt. May it please the court. after ong consideration of the matter and | final consultation between counsel. | Ne have concluded to withdraw the l ,lea of not guilty on behalf of the 1 defendants and have the defendant | n this case enter a plea of guilty: 1 md like course we propose to pur iue with reference to the case of | John J. McNamara. wherein he is | .harged with having destroyed the | -lewellyn Iron works with dyna mite. We have sent for him. and | le will be here in a few moments" i
 MT Darrow said: He is here low"
 MT. Fredericks said: MT. Clerk. | will you let me have the papers in his case2 James B. McNamara. will | -ou stand up?"
 The defendant arose to his feet. | lis face flushed.
 U. E. McNamara. you heretofore laVe been arraisned under this in lictment. No. 6939. and have entered |
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