The New York herald., 1872-09-19
WHAT MISS KEENAN, SAW.
Forester Seen in Front Of Nathan'S House
on the Night Of the Murder.
The Examination To Be Continued on
Monday Next.

room rom tne main cOrrldOr swung upon ltS rusty
hinges. and the prisoner, who bore defiant look
and glanced with an evil scowl at the Justice,
was brought into Court by Captain Irving
OF the detective force. student of physiognomy
would have been puzzled TO know what was pass
ing In the prisoners mind after his introduction
into the Court, when the temporary glances Of
anger and hate had passed away; but by the
Cenched Jaw and rigid expression Of his face 1t was
easily seen that he was doing his utmost to keep
cool ana possessed but in spite of this his face
OF q death.like pallor. He was dressed In a gray
suit of clothes and was resplendent in clean linen
large piece OF court plaster under his left eye
gave to his face however, most Pc
culiar expression. Fastening to vacant seat
between his counsel, Messrs. Howe and Hummel,
nc soon commenced an animated conversation with
them and which continued until the commence
ment Of the proceedings. Curiousy enough the
Court was not crowded. The usual number Of
idlers, whose well known faces are familiar in the
criminal Courts of this city when any important
trial is In progress, were, OF COURSE there; fair
sprnklng Of members of the bar, each advancing
his own particular and pet theory in the matter Of
the murder.
THE DINGY WALLS OF THE GRIM COURT
echoed with an animated hum OF conversation un-
til the proceedings commenced; then 30 great was
the silence that the fall of pin might have been
heard FORESTER was, OF course, the target OF all
eyes, his peculiar forehead and deepset black eyes
causing people to attempt to study his face again
and again. Several of the spectators remarked
that his face manifested large amount of low
cunning and hypocrisy. The first witness called
to the stand was the Superintendent of Police,
who Identified the affidavit made by him III
October, 1870 and on which the warrant Of arrest
was issued by Justice Dowling. After the identif-
cation OF the affidavit 1t was read aloud by Judge
Garvin.
SUPERINTENDENT KELso's AFFIDAVIT.
Kciso superintendsgt Of the Municipal fohce Of the
@ sSSHy ssSs
sSs at
aIasr the a.
william =; and that the aa
Kennedy, Eugene Coy and Harry Doe (whose proper
Wasy bann s Rss liza
murder and be deatwi'h according tS MEs SM ! KE1so
sEPH BOWLING, Police Justice.
Mr.. Howe said he had no questions to ask the wit
ness at the present stage OF the proceedings where
upon the Superintendent descended from the
stand and took seat among the audience.
Judge bowling then called the name of Annie Kec.
man, who is about thirty years OF age, and at once
the slight form of that lady observed advancing
to the witness Stand She wore a long black water
proof cloak her dress Of crimson silk small
black straw hat, over which was thrown light
brown veil. In giving her testimony she showed a
remarkable degree OF self-possession. Her testi-
MOny seemed to annoy the prisoner greatly, coming,
as it doubtless did, wholly unexpectedly to him,
THE RIGID CRoss-ExAMINATIoN
which Mr.. Howe imposed he watched the witness
yOusness.
Miss Keenans affidavit, taken the day previous,
was Was; read i 6y Judge powling and created ed not
ment reads as follows:-
Fort f g sae sd 81 Ss % x ps5s
sworn. deposes and says that at about twenty minutes
e eight o'clock On The evening Of ThaTsda July
street going toward sixsh avenue; as was on
way 'ssls eanIng Of over e. V tie
aa%s the ni I an aSrea % my hsS Ss
which touched the sidewalk and made noise and at,
as par
face ti in manner with lis Mf 3
having the article mentioned in his hand he turned
from; he T looked pale - ven =. AlD ' ''-' ''A'
thought he might s be- them aDckv passed down
street and d not sss @ ern a % e e @
been @ Committed dan and eli certain in my mind that lie man
had o Dc With e wGrrsd ;s ta sd desired c
o M in casr H T 81 s sec @ T
No sig East Tweli street where then resided Went
Win them to the cse % where
who was in company with Him At the time related, 70
mans appearance; .he gives lis name as vii;
in Gs Mr. hos 5 % sas as
Sworn to before me this 18th day Of September isg-
JOSEPH BOWLING, Police Justice.
At the conclusion OF the reading Judge Bowling
requested the witness to look round the room and
If she could identity the referred to in her
AFFIDAVIT. Miss Keenan, scanned the faces OF those
present for o moment, and, finally, pointing TO
light clothes.r Forester smiled grmly and looked
ncryonsly at his counsel, but said nothing.
MI Howe took the paper and, running his eyes
over II, aid:-"Whllc the prisoner, as upon pre-
sious OCCASION gives
10 the charge. OF course the examination must go
on and be conducted IN accOrdance-strict accord.
ance-wlth law therefore ask that some portion
of the afdavt be stricken out especially that por.
lion relating to what she said to the Rev. Mr..
Lyons.
Judge Dowling-Your objection might be well
SECugI DeCre jury but, considering that this is
but an examination, shall deny the motion.
Mr. howe ITO the wtness)-You are near-sighted,
are you notY A. Not very a little.
Q. What is the color of my necktic tpointng TO
Ich lavender-colored tie about his neck2 A. 1t is
lavender, SIR.
q. what Is the color of that gentlcmans evesY
pointing TO Mr.. Murry, who was sitting about
twenty feet distant. A. cannot say at this dis.
Q. What is the color of his hairY The question
was considered forensic JOKE as the gentleman
ness could not give definite answer.
z. How far were you nom Forester when you
saw him in front of Mr.. Nathan's houseY A. About
lour feet Should say; as passed lie turned around
and saw his full face.
z. You did not stop, did you9 A. Yes, sir; his
looks were so strange that thought he might be
Cyazy.
.. What was the color of his eyesG Before ask
Ing the question the counsel stepped Ill front OF
orrester so that he could not be seen by the wit
nessl A. Brown, or light gray.
z. His hair2 A. Dark brown.
@ How was he dresseds A. He wore light pants
ard dark coat and vest
q. You had but mOmentary glance at his fea-
eures did you not2 A. That's all,
O. Had you ever seen the person beforep A. No,
q Were you ever mistaken in your life as TO the
identity OF friend or acquainfanceY A. No: /
Lave most excellent memory Of countenances
q This event OF your meeting that man i'm irort
bf Mr.. Natban's house occurred upwards of two
Lears ego, and now have you no doubt as to For