New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-06
JENNIE CRAMER'S DEATH.
END OF THE NOTIFIES TESTIMONY.

NEW-HAVEN, May SIT was dark and low
ering this morning when the clock in the City Hall an
nounced in doleful way the time for the opening OF
the court The prospect of April shower that might
he magnihed into heavy rain had only slight effect on
the number Of inquistive and curious people whose
drink the Maey trial It Is only hurricane.
or binding snOw-stOrm here thas keeps people away
from murder trial There is. naturally, considerable
curiosity and hear the mother OF Jennie Cramer
on the witness stand. A more pleasantlooking
and well appearing person tlan Mrs. Cramer has
not thus far testified before the the jury. When she
stepped upon the stand this morning ready for the cross
examination, she cool and collected and exhibited
such signs of emotion characterized her appear
before the Justice of tue Peace after the body
her daughter had been found. At times, however
particularly questioned TO her treatment u her
daughter, a slight fafering OF the voice and nervous
movement Of the mouth were noticeable. The manner
in which she endured the rigid examination that lasted
nearly Ave hours remarked by the lawyers on both
sides well as by the spectators outside the railing
Mr.. stoddard, counsel for Blanche Douglass, was
the first to question the witness one Of the
principal objects OF his examination being
designed show that the reprmands Of the
mother the daughter that the daughter
became dscons)lte and left her home All Of the ques
tonug to which Mrs Cramer subjected was carried
in Il noticeably gentle manner, not only by Blanche
Douglass's counsel but also by the counsel for the
Malleys who followed Mr. stoddaTd
In regard to Jennie Cramcr's relations with James
Malley and Blanche Douglass Cramer said did
my assent TO Jenue's going out on Wednesday
evening until she had leased and bothered me so that
had let 90 She promised that she would come
home at an early hour bit did not say with whom
going On the day preceding she had been to
church picnic nj High Rock Grove and Thought she was
too tired 20 beach upon the invitation Of James
Maley He had several times before asked her to go
riding, but had refused because she did not
wish alone with him In the party which was 20
ing TO the beach gentleman from New York con-
nected with the theatrical business and also lady VINO
was introduced TO Jennie Mrs Brown. The party
Braeys that night returning about 10 o'clock
remember that Jennie went to ride with James Maley
only three times The last time week before she
was murdered. On the third ride she went 10
Branford Point with Walter. James and Blanche. They
came back between 3 and o'clock the next morning.
The second time the party went riding they did rot
home until about o'clock On the Thursday that
Jennie home after having been out the night be-
fore | had made effort TO find her:
simply waited for her to home
When Jennie introduced me to Blanche Douglass
I did not shake hands with her, or bow TO her,1
hardly noticed her. walked the room to the
window and stood there without saying ANYTHING. l
very nervous ana felt badly said nothing to her
ia the conversation had VITA her about sending her
Mr. ramer that Jennie there but did not talk with
him about her conduct. Friday noon | went to New
Britain. after my youngest daughte who was visiting
some relatives there During the talk with Jennie on
| terrupted me several times while speaking"
When Mr. BlydenDurgh took up the cross Examination
after Mr.. stoddard had finished. Mr.. DOolitte inter-
ruped him in the middle Of the nrs question by saying;
Who do you inquire Tor u For James MAlley," re-
! piled Mr.. Bydenburgh.
In reply 10 Mr.. Blylenburghs questions Mrs. Cramer
said The first time James Malev called on Jennie
was on July L. ne caued three times anu each llHe
Jennie met him al the door, Tor she always tenled TO
that. The first time l remember 10 have seen James
Maly was IN hs store IN tue previous ili when jennie
pointed him ont 10 me- found letters among JenLlus
effects others than James Maley and Blanche Doug
lass lac letter sent TO rnne dateI Alsnst puIporE
ed be from Blanche Douglass inviting ner 10 20 with
herself, Walter and James to the mouse Of Walters
father gilt She did not open IT, she was absent
! when il came on Thursday afternoon went 10 NAL
| ley store and inquired for James,
Mr.. Bydenburgn iiaye you Told All that occurred at
| that conversation A.-Nes, sir.
Q.-YOu feel sure that you remember IL oil. Ayes,
| Q-Do you know what you said first. Ayes, sir.
asked hin # he knew where Jennie was-that she had
disappeared home tie replied tha5 ne thought she
Q~Didnt you say this-that you would like to have a
little private conversation with mimi A-Pora4ps L
Don't you remember voc made some such remark.
ana that he said 10 you certainly please step TINS
| way"i Al think he jd.
Q-YoG didn't remember that beforel A.-No;
| remember II now THAT you Put ne N MIND 81 H.
gone away that morning with Blanche D0ugassi Al tod
Douglass and had aferward gone away. dou't think
| 1 asked where Miss Douglass told him also
| that | didn't Ike the looks OF Miss douglass.
kuyS where Jennie was REPLIED mat had cen ner
with Blanche Douglass, bur lid ask about anche.
1 knew sine at the Elliott House. expected to ind
Jennie there wih Blanche and started from house
nnd her. aud for no other reason.
! Mrs. Cr3imer continued: After my hu- band had
told that noon that Lie had been to the Elliott House
ana that Jennie was not there stl thought she must
| be there. dressed suitably going to
Ne" YORK 10 see her brother Nhsn le.t James IN me
store asked him 10 see herAOEle, or try 10 have her
come ho.Ae Il he should inc her. lie said lie would do
| 20. relied on his promise.
Q-What were your last words 10 Jennie A.-Jen-
ME. THINK your sister comes home II Will be best
for You lind another home.
CEAnd the next YOU heard or her was when her body
wac found floating III the water Oh 1a'iA H0cA A.
On the redirect examination by Mr. DoottIe Mrs.
Cramer said; 1y husDan1 tod me thal me porter az
the Elliott House had said that Jennie lad gone to New
Mr. Doohtte-Dd you tell MaIeyi A-Yes, sir
| Q-And vas It ut that time that he told you If be
found her that he would write you u note Ayes, sir.
Q-And when You asked hini il he found her to bring
! he had IA enga 2 menI 1t the snorel A-Yes sir
| Q-Wnen did Jennie say she Blanche Douglass
A-When she came back from the ride 10 Braniord sue
told her afterward that Blanche a cousin OF his
from NewYork CITY, and that her home IN Flushing,
After the recess Foster s. Bassctt. reporter for
The Nec- HareH Union, wac called. lie present
the preliminary examination OF the accused persons anu
heard jennie father jacob Craner testify before TIE
testimony lie remembered il.
The defence objected on the ground that the Ian
OF The witness must be given The Court allowed
reporter relate the testimony he remembered
Mr.. Bassett stated That Mr.. Cramer Identified the
body as that Of his daughter and gave her name. The
witnesses memory LAYING eIurely Jailed him, he was
| excused.
by she testified that size kne" Jennie Cramer
and last her between and O'Clock on August 4
AT witness said that Jennie IN Union
and Chapelsts AMI on the opposite side Of the street
! from She was In company with lady.
! Mr.. DoOutte-DId you know who the lady Mas A.
know FROM what Jennie mad told NE that II Wac Miss
| Douglass.
Q-Can you point out in this room the person you
| with Jennie Crameri
| The witness pointed 10 Blanche Douglass.
| saw Miss Douglass, tine witness continued, after
! August 4, u Austen House. Il tie saturday
evening alter Jennies body found. Miss Douglas
registered tine Austen House under the name OF bliss
Clements. When her OF the street that day she
held "A parasOl shoulder aud wore large nat
Mr.. stoddard-Nas the hat as large ar the Que you
have Out Alt about large as the one Miss
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