The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-18
EXCITING SCENES IN COURT


deress OF George w. Watson, was resumed in the
Court of Oyer and Termner, Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon. There was the usual large attendance,
including many more ladies than on any previous
day Of the trial.
wATsoN's VISITS TO FANNY.
number OF witnesses were examined whose tes-
timony, although interesting, cannot be given in
our columns because Of lack of space. 1t
was sworn to by some OF them that
Watson's visits to the house OF Mrs.
Hyde after her marriage were very frequent. They
were also much together at the factory, especially
Mt times when the rest had gone home. Her char
acter was spoken very highly Of by all, some of
whom had known her since her fourteenth year OF
age. Thomas Whitaker testified that when he saw
Watson after his death he observed some marks on
his forehead as II they had been received in scue.
Other witnesses said that before she fred the fatal
shot that day her manner was very strange. Her
eyes were swollen and red and she looked wild and
excited. Her face was very pale.
SHE WISHED THAT SHE WAS DEAD
Mary Dexter, the aunt OF the prisoner, said that
Fanny seemed in deep study on that day; when
she spoke to her she said that "She wished that
she was dead.n This witness also said that the
grandfather Of the prisoner insane when he
was drowned, eight years ago. at Gloucester; he
attempted to hang himself and slept with knife
under his pillow.
THE PRISONERS sTEPMoTHER's STORY
The Court took a recess of three-quarters Of an
hour, when the trial was resumed.
The stepmother OF the prisoner, Margaret Hyde,
was then called to the stand, and that she had
known Fanny personally since November 1S70 she
visited Fanny then, about ten days, in Williamsburg,
when she was introduced to Watson at the house,
Fanny visited witness in Washington, April l, 1871;
she was weak and delicate and consulted DR.. Elliot,
President OF the Medical Board there; don't like to
name her dificulty she was in delicate condition;
she left on the goth of April, in consequence OF let
ter from her husband; when she received the letter
she cried very bitterly; she was suffering from this
ailment the same when she returned from Wash
ington.
O. While You were visiting your son did You hear
him speak OF Fanny A. Yes, sir
q. What did he sayP
Mr.. Britton objected; question admitted.
Q. Were these declarations made SO that she
could hear them A. Yes sir.
Question withdrawn.
The witness stated that Fanny was affected with
IN ament usual with women.
To Mr. Britton-She said to me, II feel mother, as
II curse is hanging me, and that Is why they
want to take me to New Britain
Sarah Windley, step mother OF the prisoner said
finued to live home about year; her health was
very good when she went there, but during
the latter part Of the time there was q
change In her physical condition; witness
eaw her about four months after she left home,
when there was greater difference in her appear
ance; she was great deal thinner and had lost
her color.
THE FATHER OF TUE PRISONER rEsrrrIEs:
John Windey the prisoners father, testified that
Fanny born in Nottingham is eighteen years
and a half old, and came 10 this country when she
was ten years old her mother died when she was
four years OF age. Mr.. Windey then gave account
OF her life and employment in this country
until she went into the employ or Watson and stated
Ahaf nnh hn ha lA faC afd
her TO school AMI she had TO go to work; she had
been working since she was about eight years Old;
she never went out at night nness In his company;
when she went to work for Watson she was little
over fifteen and In very good health. Mr.. Windley
proceeded to detail the great changes in her al-
pearance and manners after that.
GRANDFATnER's SANITY AGAIN.
Mr.. Norris questioned the witness as to how his
father came to his DEATH according to what he had
heard from members OF his family. Mr. Windley
replied that his father had committed suicide by
drowning. The understanding in the family was
that he was not entirely In his right senses.
Mr.. Britton lcrossexamining)-Y did not sus-
pect any cause why Fanny grew thinner
Q. Did not at that time suspect that Watson was
the cause of tY A. No, sir.
Mr.. Windley explained that his daughter mar
ried without his knowledge, and that he never
asked her why she did So nor did he know why.
FANNY's SECRET MARRIAGE.
q. Was there any cause why, as u father, you did
not ask herr A. I thought that as she had made
bed she had better lie In II.
The witness continued that there was n report
circulated that there was an Intimacy existing be-
tween FAnny ana watson, ana ne mentioned II TO
her; she got excited and replied that she was old
enough to take care OF herself; she left the house
few days thereafter.
In reply to Mr.. Morris witness stated that he men,
toned the subject to Watson.
THE FAIR PRISONER on THE STAND.
Mrs. Hyde was then called to the witness stand
AS she arose buzz rang through the thronged
court ROOM and the spectators In their seats,
while those In the aisles and gallery surged forward
against the ratings, in their eager curiosity
TO obtain View Of the fair accused she
s sn Pc. lightly forward through the counsel
hnd witnesses and around 70 the witness char,
near inc Judge. As soon as she seated
MIS- hyde removed the heavy brown veil which
mao up 10 that moment obscured her face, and re-
veaied couhtenance over which was spread
deathly pallor. Her dark, sharp eyes shone with
unusual blllllancy as for an instant she cast her
glance across the apartment; then resting her
neah upon her attehhated white hand she appeared
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