The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-21

something he had secured on work
done for you?"
He made a general report-re-
ported he had made a trip to An
thony in his capacity as a detective
and made additional inquiry as to the
motives of those active in bringing
and prosecuting disbarment charges
He made a report on several parties
as to their real heart feeling
Discussed a number of persons?
He did,
"At that time was anything said
about Judge Gil1ett?"
Brought GiIlett Into 1t.
Reported to me that Information
secured at Anthony justified him in
believing Gillett was interested in
prosecuting the disbarment proceed
ings against WILCOX.
did he show any documents q
He did"
and %, being affidavits made by H.
|C. Medlock and Leta Foster on jan
uary 81 and certified before r. w.
Eaton, a Topeka notary. Medlock, in
this affidavit, stated he had read the
Foster girls affidavit and had per-
sonal knowledge that the contents or
her statement were true.
Are those the ones you refer to as
given you by him?''
They are"
Exhibits were passed TO the jury ana
court took a recess until 1870.
Nearly 80 character witnesses in be-
half of Wilcox and Ericsson were on
the stand at the morning session. Cross
examination developed that fact that d
conference of Wilcox's Anthony friends
was held last night in Major Harveys
office and that many of the men who
went to the stand today were at the
meeting.
After Wflcox's Reputation.
From a dozen character witnesses
called yesterday afternoon to establish
the good name of E. G. wilcox, one
of the defendants in the criminal libel
cases, the state forced from many Of
the number admissions that Wilcox S
standing in Anthony and Harper coun-
ties was not all it might be. 1t was
J. n. Tincher, of states counsel, who
ruthlessly trod on the Wilcox reputa-
ton and dragged before the jury many
circumstances of trouble in Harper
county, most of which was the out
growth of his enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law.
Immediately after the opening state
ment by Major A. NJ. Harvey, the de-
Tense switched their line of evidence
and began with the introduction of
score of character witnesses for Corey
Black and E. c. wilcox, two of the
three defendants. Blacks witnesses
were not cross examined. But the men
who came from Anthony to testify,
found different sailing. They were
confronted with the alleged misdeeds
of the defendant and the gossip OF
business and citizens in the town
the WILCOX record.
isn't it true that go per cent OF
the people of Anthony won't trust
Wilcox?'' Tincher asked many or the
witnesses on cross examination. Re-
ceiving a negative reply from many
he asked, Don't you know that the
majority of business men, bankers ana
in the town say WILCOX can't
be trusted?"
Clients Testify for Him.
z-or, these character witnesses
came statements that it was the IL
ouor situation that caused the unrest:
others thought it was pol1tics. Most
of the witnesses were or mad Deeh
Wilcox's clients Rev. r. A. Dattson,
a minister said wilcox had a good
reputation, although many people
sUoke unfavorably of the Awyer.
Frank Burchfield never heard WILCOX
character questioned until he ran ror
office. A B. Kirk, another minister,
said that with some people WILCOX had
a good reputation-with others 1t was
yerv Door w. H. Hurd based WILCOX s
good reputation on his unlimited credit
Then the state brought from Hurd the
that WILCOX is a wealthy
man r. S. MCGOWAN said the lawyers
record was good, although he had
heard him called a scoundre1- J. w.
Faubaum, a banker, considered the de-
PENDANTS record first class.
Mayors Wife Not Impressed.
William Barber, a retired farmer
banker, said Wilcox had a high stand
ing.
did you talk to Mrs. Miller, wife of
the mayor, just before leaving An
tEony?'' asked Tincher.
Yes, I did" said the witness.
'Didn'+ Won fell her Won was afraid
the expense of this case would ruin
Wilcox and didn't you express sorrow
fol- him?"
81 think I did"
What did Mrs. Miller say?"
The witness hesitated. 'I can't re-
call her exact Words he said, but
she remarked that he will soon steal
that back
Major Harvey outlined the defense. !
He told of the Black-Wilcox friend
ship of many years. declared that
reither of these defendants knew any
thing of a deal in the affidavit business
and that neither assisted in the pre-
paration OF pubIica ton of the alleged |
ibeIous article. Ericsson, Harvey
said, was employed by Black to investi- |
gate both sides of the case and get the |
facts.
Harvey Makes Talk.
TN behalf of Mr.. Ericsson, am re- |
quested to state that facts will be |
furnished so far as the preparation and |
of the affldavits Is con- |
said Harvey in his statement. |