Contested Election Case of James D. Salts V. Sam C. Major. Hearingsmar. 27, 1920supplement

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920. Excerpt: ... MAJOR. Committee On Elections No. 1, House Of Representatives, Tuesday, March 16, 1920. The committee this day met, Hon. Frederick W. Dallinger (chairman) presiding. The Chairman. The committee will come to order. The meeting of the committee this morning is for the purpose of hearing arguments of counsel in the contested election case of James D. Salts v. Sam. C. Major, from the seventh congressional district of Missouri. Mr. J. O. Patterson appears for the contestant, and Mr. Frank M_ McDavid for the contestee. In regard to the question of time, it has usually been customary in contested election cases, where the briefs have been submitted, to allow each side one hour and a half, divided as follows: The contestant to have one hour for his opening; the contestee to have one hour and a half to present his case, and the contestant to have half an hour in rebuttal. I want to ask counsel if that is agreeable in this case? Mr. Mcdavid. That is agreeable to me. The Chairman. Is that agreeable? Mr. Patterson. Oh yes, that is agreeable. The Chairman. Then we shall be glad to hear the opening for the contestant. Mr. Patterson, you may proced. OPENING ARGUMENT OF ME. J. 0. PATTERSON, COUNSEL FOR CONTESTANT. Mr. Patterson. Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the committee, I assume you are all somewhat familiar with the record in this case and the briefs that are filed. On the part of the contestant, I will say that we recognize that the contestant assumes the burden of proof, and I shall undertake to show you to jour satisfaction that the contestant was elected in this case. This contested election case arises from the election held on the 5th day of November, 1918. It involves the right to the office of Representative in the Sixty-sixth Congress of the United States fr...