Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-27
SMALL LINE
But very choice. in
White Shirts with
fancy fronts.
GARDNER & BAXTER.
HIS NEW YORK ACTS
Were Not Those Of a Man OF
Affairs.
FRED lEONARD'S WEAKNESS,
"A Testified 10 by a New York Friend.
SONS Testimony From Paris
Is Read.
GARDNER & BAXTER.
HIS NEW YORK ACTS
Were Not Those Of a Man OF
Affairs.
FRED lE0NARD'S WEAKNESS,

There were but few Developments 10
the Leonard case yesterday. only one
new witness being put upon the stand.
That was George Baldfelt Of the rirm
of George Baldfelt 4 Co. Of New York,
a crceksry commission firm with whom
the Leonards have extensive dealings.
A deposition from LOUIS r. Twyeffort,
the Paris agent CT the firm, WAS also
read.
When court convened IN the morn
ing Fred's cousin, Mrs Ingraham, WAS
placed on the stand and was rigidly
erosaexamined. She repeated her tes-
timony of the previous day. On re-ii-
rect examination she said that before
Fred's illness he was . bright, interest
ing Young man, pleasant talker and
chatted intelhgently upon MS travels.
Frank At one time proposed an enlarge
ment Of MS house with special ar
engagements for the accomm odation of
Fred, who seemed greatly pleased.
His Actions In New York.
George Baldfeldt was the next wit
ness sworn. He had known Fred
Leonard about nine years, having ei
HIM first IN New York. where he was
buying goods. A warm attachment.
sprung up between the two and Fred
visited At witness home After Fred
Was stricken with paralysis the witness
did not see any particular change in
him AZ first. but soon after Il became
apparent that he Was not as he was for
merry. Fred did not pretend 70 do
business but came to his store for
money. He had received letters FROM
Charles and Frank instructing him 10
give Fred SIS week. He Was also in
structed to give Fred enough money to
take him TO Europe and to instruct his
agents there to care for Fred when he
got there. The witness procured Fred
- ticket to Europe, but Fred changed
his mind aud did not 60. When he
hrs: got acquainted with Fred he was
very fond of dress, but after his illness
he paid no attention to his dress. In
the opInis n of the witness Fred Was no,
competent TO care for his property.
ca cross-examinatGon Mr.. McGarry
asked the witness how long ne had been
IN business. Mr.. Baldfeldt replied that
he was in business before Mr.. McGarry
was horn. He testified to having come
here npon the request of Frank Leon
ard. His business relation with the
Leonards had always been very pleas
ant and their trade amounted to about
$50, 900 to $50. 900 year.
Observed Him closely.
The cross, examination of Mr.. Bald
feliI Was resumed at the afternoon ses-
Eon. Mr.. Baldfeldt test fed that he
vas at the head of large establish
ment IN New York. having SIX branches
in different parts OK Europe. He said
be bad not gwen three-guarter of an
hours time thiaking of Fred or his
mental condition. but Fred's appear
suce, nervous manner, disconnected
talk and shabby clothing were evl-
dences IA his mind that his mind was
not all right.
Mr.. VANITY read the deposition of
Louis Z. Twyetf0rt. a member OF the
trm Of George Baltfeldt Il Co. of New
FORK. taken in Psris. France. The de-
position states that ne met Fred IN
New York before he had suffered with
toe stroke OF paralysis, aud that after
wards he saw him IN Paris, on Novem-
Der 10. 1891. lie noticed great diff
ference IN Fred's appearance. saw
oim sgsln January 20, 1892, also IN
Psrls. Tie was restless IN manner. IN
coherent in speech to such an extent
mat witness DID not like to advance
him money.