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I Court Martial Exonerates HimrFrom Cliante of Desertion.toBattery I, Heavy Artilleryr1at Fort Point.■wf «»*«•'All our r orders are familiar wiL11 thestory of Aubrey B. Howard's enlistmentin the heavy artillery, of the assignmentof hi^ battery to service in Alaska, ofliis severe sickness on the voyage andthe abandonment ol all hope tor hisrecovery by bis physicians, ami bissubsequent return.As soon as In* became convalescentapplication was made ilt;*r bis transfer,and, under the impression that itbeen granted, be boarded the firstteatner leaving Ht. Miebael for caiFran* cry, without making any reportto the commanding officer.As soon as hit absence was reportedbis captain reported him as a deserter.Ho arrived at home in due hum* and ase«i»m as he heard of the charge againsthim be surrendered to Marshal Lawson,who conveyed him to Sail Franciscoami turned him over to the militaryaut horities.He was tri d hv court mirtiul in thelatter part of November, CaptainBarnes acting as judge advocate and A.i(’. Huston,of this citv, appearing foritin* defenseMr. Huston did not attempt anytechnical defense. IL* advised bit*I client to tell a plain straightI rw ird story, which be did, relyingupon the good character of youngHoward and a sense of lair play uponthe part of the court to exonerate hisclient from an v intent tonal wrong* doing.The remit shows the wisdom of hittcourse. The court martial has justrendered a uecision exonerating youngHoward from the charge ol desertionHe has heen assigned temporarily toBattery ! at Fort Point.Attorney Huston’s management o!the ease was admirable and was veryfuvorubly commented up »n by CaptainBarnes and the Officers of the courtmart ial.
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Woodland Daily Democrat
Woodland, California, US
Tue, Dec 27, 1898
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