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apffrjiWilil CHARGES AGAINST THREE ARE DISMISSED Federal Court Room, Indiana polis, Ind., Oct. 1. The alleged wynamite conspiracy of the Iron workers union got uncler full way today. The government's first move was to dismiss the charges against three of the defendants Patrick Ryan, of Chicago; J. W. Irwin, of Peoria, and A. J. Kav anaugh, of Springfield, 111. Judge Anderson then set aside the consolidation of the cases. For a time it seemed as if every one of the 48 remaining defend ants would have to be granted a separate trial. Then District Attorney Miller dismissed 45 of the 100 counts on which each of the 49 were indict ed, and Judge Anderson re-con-j solidated the cases. Ortie McManigal pleaded gujl- ty to all -the counts. He was brought into court, surrounded Jh hv half a rri7Pr Hpniitv United States marshals, through the judge's private office. The defendants in the case watched him intently, but there was no expression of sentiment. This seemed to disappoint Mc Manigal, who thought "his appear ance would be the signal for a sensation. The informer was fat and sleek and faultlessly dressed. He stood up on the order of Judge Anderson. "Do you understand the charges 'amst you? the judge asked. "I do, your honor," said Mc Manigal, his voice clear and de- lant Are you guilty or not guilty?" asked the court- "Guilt'," said McManigal. "In each case?" asked the court. "Yes, sir." Judge Anderson then said that sentence would be suspended, and, McManigal, still surrounded by deputies, was taken back to the marshal's office. The selection of a jury was- be gun. The first request of the defense, was for additional time to pre pare demurrers. Judge Anderson would not rule on the motion un til McManigal had been ar raigned. Then he refused it. The 55 counts still standing against the defendants are as fol lows: 5 charging conspiracy, 34 charging transportation of dyna mite, 16 of nitro-glycerine. The small courtroom was crowded today. There were gray haired women, younger .women whose nervousness was obvious,, and laughing, chattering chil dren. No one was allowed to en ter unless there was a seat for him or her. One of the defendants was not in court. He is Daniel J. Brophy of Brooklyn. He fs in the hospital suffering from a broTcen leg. BropTiy's non-appearance will not delay the trial, since his appear ance was entered by hiscounsel. Court opened at 9:30 this morn ing. One hour before that the corridors of the federal building were packed with people- There were labor men from all over the -Lt.