The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-29

ner-from Governor Langer7" Lanier
asked.
"Well-yes," said Conrad, from tho
governor and others. had talked
with a number Of people and got tho
idea it could be disposed Of in that
manner"
The option was obtained in May
or June Of 1888, Conrad testified.
That's all for the time being-your
witness" Lanier announced, turning
to the defense counsel.
mo cross-examination," replied
Defense Attorney George Thorp.
Conrad stepped from the stand to
resume his place at the press table
where he has been throughout the
trial.
As he walked from the witness
stand, there was again whispered
conference between Thorp and Gov
ernor LANCER. ....,.-s. ...
Just a minute" Thorp called to
Conrad as he turned from tho gov
ernor step over here"
Conrad rose and walked back 70 tn
witness stand. He had been told that
! he would be recalled later, after l0
had finished with his testimony Tues
day.
Nov, Mr.. Conrad" Thorp beean,
'you say The Progressive or the Deles
owed you debit"
Yes, sir" Conrad reiterated.
How much was that debt?"
Between $500 and $780," Conrad
explained.
you hadn't been urging them to
give you an option?" Thorp inquired.
mo, sir" Conrad said. Il had IN
idea could get it, had been think
ing Of it for some time"
Thorp Quits Quickly
That's ALL" Thorp said. Conrad
resumed his place at the press table.
Mrs. Clara Mason, Fargo, steno-
graphic reporter in the proceedings
Of. the grand jury that indicted the
defendants, was called to the stand
following Conrad's testimony.
She was asked to identity her notes
and transcription Of the testimony
given before the grand jury by q. A.
Hample, one Of the defendants. The
government offered the stenographic
report as an exhibit.
Thorp objected to the exhibit. de-
clartng there was no foundation laid
for it.
John Sullivan, attorney for Hample.
asked the court for time to examine
the exhibit and Is court recessed
to Tuesday afternoon permission was
given defense attorneys to examine
the exhibit.
Upon q decision by the Jury will
rest the question as to whether court
shall remain open half or full day
wednesday. At the opening Of court
Tuesday, Judge Andrew Miller called
the attention Of the jurors to the
holiday and announced the court
would abide by the jury's decision.
During the course Of the disc,ssion
regarding the proposed half holiday,
the defense explained that Governor
LANCER was to speak at two places
Wednesday but that he would cancel
his engagements to expedite the trial.
Banker Takes Stand
William =. Peterson, assistant
cashier Of the federal reserve bank.
Minneapolis, the second government
witness to take the stand since takinr
Of testimony began Monday, resumed
his testimony as court convened Tues
day morning. The pank was fiscal
agent for the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation In the Ninth Federal Ra-
serve district.
As Peterson took the stand, District
Attorney p. w. Lanier offered IL eyi-
dence photostatic copies Of orieinal
applications for relief, bearing ooy.
hangers signature.
The exhibits brought the number
to -, and court proceeded slowly g
the defense examined the nevly.of-
fered documentary evidence.
Judge Andrew Miller told thu at.
torneys that to avoid spending too
much time IN examine exhihifs g
they are entered, he would permit Oh
jections later On IN the proceedings
Il, after . closer examination a. the
exhibits. the defense desires % enter
objections.
George Thorp Of detenee coa,nael
objected to the exhibits q tn a.
plications for relief funds a -
ground that testimony now shows tn
governor did MT mako thu anultca-
t!ons. but that thsy ware made q the
relief COMMITTEES. 1hs ohjsetisn was !.
ovesruled. 1.
I6sntalles $1,000
Peterson Was aGeod h lanaoe =
identity Langer1 en0wuonnonk a -
lief checks rent - N0eth l1I1A
through the federal ro1iGl ao1nn ~
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