The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-13
Defense SCORES
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ator Noel, forced through the illness
OF his wife. have placed the delegate
from spotsylvanfa in an extremely
shaky position. He was expecting the
documents to help him greatly. He
was also depending upon the assist
ance OF Noel to large extent. These
two things have been taken away from
him in day and the man who made
the charges feels IL. In an interview
today he expressed regret that the
committee had seen fit to turn down
his motion for an adjournment until
such time at he could & additional
counsel and that ii has also refused
the admission OF documentary evil
dence. II will do my best" he said,
but feel that am at very great
disadvantages" He had. however, no
word OF criticism Of the committees
actions.
These two matters wire the most
striking features Of the days session.
They were added to by the commits
tee refusing to admit Powelfs repli-
cation to the answer to tue charges.
filed by Judge Chichester. The other
time Of the COMMITTEES was used UP In
debates in regard to the admission of
several minor points, such as the app
pointment Of A. III. t5rismond as clerk,
the admission OF the receipt and dis
bursement book Of Spotsylvania Coun-
ty, the fee book and the record OF the
appointment OF Judge Waller as Com
monweaith's Attorney. Most Of these
matters were agreed to by opposing
counsel
The committee was actually in pub
lie session but a short time today.
In the morning 1t was In private con-
ference on the subject Of Powelrs
replication. In the afternoon It con-
sidered, In secret for more than an
hour, the subject Of the documentary
evidence. The business conducted In
the courthouse was disposed OF in less
than two hours
Large Crowds Attend.
Crowds continue to follow the pro-
ceedings closely and notwithstanding
the fact that there has been little Of
an exciting nature going on 90 far,
the courthouse Is usually fairly we'll
crowded. Among those present were
A. B. Chandler. dean Of the State Nor
NAL School for Women 1t this place:
DR.. w. A. Harris, OF SpotsyIvania,
member of the board of visitors to
the v. p. L.: r. c. Baldwin, OF Snow
den." a member OF the American Insti-
tute OF Architects and one Of its vice.
presidents; Forest Halsey, the play
wright: Senator C. O'Connor Cool
rick and others. One among whose
appearance has caused some little
comment among Poweirs adherents
was w. d. Cardwell, of Hanover, ex-
speaker of the House Of Delegates
and close friend Of Senator Thomas 8.
Martin. Mr.. CardweiI was here on
the opening day OF the investigation
and yesterday lunched with members
of the committee. He replied, in
answer to questions. that he was here
on business in connection with his
ONCE as examiner OF records. Sena-
tor Noel left here this afternoon for
his home He IL not expected back.
Morning Session.
For time this morning 1t looked as
III the Chichester investigation would
come TO a sudden end Senator Noel
made the announcement that he was
compelled to retire from the case on
account OF the serious illness Of his
wife. whom. a telegram received In
the morning, stated was Ill with what
IL thought to be typhoid fever. which
compelled him to leave. He wanted It
distinctly understood. he seid, that this
was the sole reason for retiring from
the investigation
Powell Immediately asked for an
adjournment until such time as it
could be determined how long Mr..
Noel would be kept away, or until new
counsel could be employed Mr..
Powell declared that the unfortunate
illness OF Mrs. Noel. causing Mr. Noei's
retirement, was a serious handicap to
himself and that to proceed with the
case would be an injustice TO the peo-
pie Of Spotsylvnnia County, who en-
ployed Mr.. Noel
The committee retired, and after q
private conference of an hour, de-
cided that It could not adjourn. but
would take q recess from Friday after
noon until Tuesday morning. 50 Mr..
Powell could get readjusted and be
in a position to carry on the case
under the new conditions.
Following this decision. Powell ask
ed permission to submit a replica to
Chichestcr's answer. Opposing coun-
rel fought this and during the argu-