Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-07
THE TRIAL OF BIGELOW.
Testimony as to the Alleged Embez-
element.
CASHIER BRADLEY Ross-ExAMrSED.

the trial of the of B. F. Bigelow, late teller OF
the National Bank OF the Republic, for embezzle
ment. continued after our report closed Mr.. Brad
Icy was subjected to examination concerning
the deposit ticketS-as to where they were kept.
who had charge OF them. and how they were han
de+L Mr.. Cook produced large map OF the int
flor OF the bank building and showed that it was
not impossible for other employees to go to Blgelows
desk. The deposit tickets were put on a spindle
and sometimes, when BigelOw was very busy he
dd not post the amounts for some hours afterward
PROCEEDINGS TODAY
On the opening OF the court this morning the
croaS-examnation of Mr.. Bradley, cashier OF the
National Bank OF the Republic, was resumed Wit
ness explained that the stevens checks were for
dividends OF mining company. of which he was
a stakeholder; that the check to Webb & Corkhiil
for 500 was sent for collection after Bigelow left
the city He had no personal knowledge that Bige-
low Received the proceeds OF the checks Witnes;
admitted that under the directors advice ne had
been active in the prosecution: had published some
communications in the papers. OF which in The
STAR OF June 25thl he identified, and il was read
lit was III reply to statement in The sun that
the case WAS about TO be compromised and il was
10 the eject mat the case was in the hands of the
gOvernmeat.-Rcp1
Vii. Bradley was asked If he was not engaged in
uNlig the case iii the papers
The court said that that course had become the
common lW OF the District, and refused TO allow
the question.
WITNESS DENIED
that he had ever said to Bgelow. consequence of
the latter having reported him, that he would get
even II it took years. Witness then questioned
as to the deposits Of Mrs. Hunt. Thomas w. Smith.
+. Rupnert and others, and he said he had no per-
sonal knowledge that certain notes and checks had
been paid it was the receiving teers duty TO
stamp The notes paid. Nr. stevens sometimes
came To his desk and sometimes others came his
desk witness never paid checks from the receiv-
Ing tcller'S drawer unless Mr.. BigeOw was absent
When The runners returned they placed the money
Ia III. IL was near the desk OF others, and it
could have been robbed.
AS TO AN OFFER OF COMPROMISE.
Witness was asked if the bank in september 1882
had not offered to compromise. but the question
was not allowed The court remarked that the i'll
tere> OF the public that crime should be prose
cutcd That there should be no compromise He
further SAID that the communication in THE STAR
read was creditable to the writer (NIr. Bradley)
ON redirect examination the witness explained
more July his previous testimony. The alleged
items OF enlightenment are not III the handwriting
OF sir BigeOw.
+. r. WARDS CASHIER ON THE STAND.
Caldwell Thompson, cashier of +. X Ward. iden-
titled deposit slip made out by him. May Goth, and
said that The change of date to June 21st, not in
his handwriting
Cross-examined: Witness did not himself make
the deposits. Nj. Ward did So
COMPTON CO. IS PASS BOOK.
Benj A. Compton, OF Spicer. Compton & Co..
identified the pass book. showing deposit of ;431 O5
May 29th and the Slip OF June Sth for that amount
was not In his handwriting, or that OF any member
OF the firm
ERNEST RJPPERT's TESTIMONY.
Ernest RUPERT identified his paSs-bOOk and said
there was no deposit made by him of June 20th
1881. OF 5000. and the Slip not in his hand
wiring There was no entry OF August 2Gth of
deposit Of 800, and the slip was not in his hand
writing. ON July 18th there was n deposit of 800
ami the slip for 5000 dated July 10th not in his
hand-Wlltln9. November 9Th there was an entry
OF 500, and the deposit Slip of s225 was
not LII his handwriting: November 10Th
November 26 1884, $3.50. aud slip for $50 was NOT in
his handwriting: December 10. $1.10O. Slip for 500
Is not his: December % 1850. slip tor 81 $40 not his
JANUARY :. 1882 $500. Slip 1o 1900 his: Janll-
airy p, no deposit. slip Tor $500 not his January 2S
slan, Slip 5000 not his; February g. $500, slip for
sl1@ not his: March &, no deposit. slip for $500 not
ms; February p 800. Slip 5000; March II. $3.50. slip
Tor S.uf March A. no deposit. slip for i65O May s.
no deposit slip for SLIGO; April Il, 5000; April ~,
The bank settled with him according to his bank
. nook paving eEery cent but IL did not tally with
the handwriting OF Mr.. Bigelow-REP.l
troas-e xalnined-witness made his own deposits,
Was there for settlement.
TESTIMONY OF FRANK K. WARD
Frank X. Ward testified that he kept his account
with the bank There was an entry OF May Goth OF
sSta41; the deposit slip OF June 10Th was in his
cashiers handwriting, but the date had been
changed and was not in the handwriting of any
one about his establishment. There was no de
the deposit OF May 29th
Cross-exanlned: knew nothing OF the change in
the date OF the Slip Witness attention was called
TO an erasure on his pass book, which he said he
knew nothing about.
OTHER TESTIMONY.
Mrs Mary j. Hunt identified her shook and
Referring to it. said there deposit OF 1876 90 on
June alst; don't remember this particular deposit.
Isaac =. ChildS, identified note given by ChildS
& Son TO Mr. Frank Hume March 10th, 1882. for
1872 q. He paid it on June 10th last at Mr. Blge-
lows window: don't know that it was to Mr. Bige-
low. Recess
AN ACCIDENT THAT EXPOSED BIGELOw.
After the recess. Mr. s. II. Witherow. bookkeeper
OF the Bank OF the Republic, testified to having on
the 10th OF June, 1882 accidentally knocked down
Bigelows coat in the wardrobe in the back room of
the bank, and that the contents of the inside pocket
tel out. In picking them up he saw that among
the papers We're some deposit slips or tickets.
MI Cook argued against the admission of this
evidence but the court admitted 1t, saying that he
understood the offer was 10 show that the deposit
Slips We're the means used by the defendant to en-
able him to take the money from the bank.
The witness said he made list Of the Slips and
then returned them to Mr.. Bigelows pocket.
Th0s w. Smith. Geo T. bearing and w. s Bond
were called To testify TO facts regarding their
counts at the bank.
"a WINTERS TALE" AT FoRD's OPERA HorsE-
Miss Rose Eytinge has scored Il success in "A Win
tcr'S Tale" She has been greatly assisted in this
by the excellence of the members of her company
figure OF the piece. shows careful study OF the
character and gives very satisfactory rendition OF
It, The statue scene in the last act is admira bly,
done. MI. GYM Searlc makes a very satisfactory
LFGite$. and Miss George knOwlton as Ft1Nit1,
and Mr.. Cohen Shields as FtCJ'izei except ion
ally good "A Winters Tale Will be continued
until saturday night, when SOLVER Twist viii be
given.
DEATH OF Mr.. DICKERsON NAMOR.-Mr. Dic<erSOn
Nail0r one of the oldest citizens OF the District
died on Monday at his residence. 1925 New Jersey
avenue. III th@ SeventySlxth year OF his age His
funeral VIII take place tomorrow at II o'clock. Mr.
NallOr was one OF the wcli-knOWn family OF that
maine. a native OF Alexandria, and came to this
city when youth For many years he was located
i'll the grocery business corner OF 49, and Streets
and owned considerable property in that section.
Some years ago he built store and residence at
the corner OF 1911 and streets northwest. where
he conducted business till about six years ago,
when he retired.
"fHE MERRY DUCHESS AT THE NATION,I.-The
new comic opera, "The Merry Duchess" by McSSrs.
sims and Clay. and which has attained notable
degree OF popular favor in New York. Will be pre-
Sented on Monday next at the National with excel
lent effect as TO the scenic attributes the costumes
pcturcsqueness OF the groupings. OF the chorus and
the perfection In details Of action and situation The
| opera Is something OF humorous satire upon the
fhgsh ma MIA Tor racing and the respect which the
naotus OF the race course entertain for Jockeys