The herald., 1893-12-31
Captain Cornfoot's Testimony
Does Not Pan Out.
His Clothes Were Paid for by De-
tective Morse.
Attorney Hanlon Has Proof That Corn
foot's Testimony Was for Sale
A Sensational Case at
an End.

me attorneys tof tno COnbobthubh nau
obtained three days continuance by
stating that they would produce the
captain OF the vessel upon which Mrs.
Goodspesd was alleged to have eloped.
Therefore whom the court met At 8
O'Clock there were an unusual number
Of people present, attracted BY the
promised Importance of the witnesses
testimony.
But the anticipated sensation fell fat.
Attorney Silent rose and declared that
the long-expected Captain Cornfoot wac
i'll in bed and was unable to appear In
court and tsstify.
This seemed strange and the attorneys
for the petitioner, Messrs. Hanlon,
Campbell and Monroe, protested vigor-
ously, and after some little delay an ad-
journmsnt was made to the rooms oc.
cupied by Detective Harry Moore and
Captain Cornfoot ct the Nadeau hotel.
He was then examined by Alexander
Campbell ana made the following state
mont:
reside in San Francisco. Was at
tached to vessel as master called Os-
prey in 1884. Twas q schooner or brig
antine OF less than 100 tons. That was
my log book on the vessel Osprey, COM
AucuVfA8 lNuVomooE q AouT. uetc VI
tbs vessel kept log. Knew Miss Lucy
went aboard of my vessel. She came
Abscco. She was introduced to different
parties aboard as Abecco's wife, but not
to me. This lady, (nodding to Mrs. G.)
said they were going to have runaway
match. They came aboard about IL 80
Of the 22d Of November, 1864. They
remained on board until next morning
about O'Clock. Overhauled by revenue
cutter Hhuhrick. There were six state
rooms in my boat, Abecco and Mrs. g.
occupied one state room that had two
berths. We left San Francisco about
noon time under canvas, with pilot
aboard. We went out with . light
wind. The pilot left at p. m. Of same
day. Wind died down and We were be-
calmed. don't know Of any preacher
aboard. There was no preacher among
my passengers that knew. About 4
O'Clock the revenue cutter signalled us
to heave to. and fred cannon. There
was NO wind to heave to, 80 the cutter
sent . boat to Us. The lieutenant OF
the boat came on with lot of detec-
tives. She came ON deck to get into the
boat, but as far as l can remember
Abecco did not come ON deck. Mrs. @.
was taken away"
Then came surprise for which most
OF those present were unprepared.
Attorney Hanlon. producing the letter
written by Captain Cornfoot to General
Mansfield, in which the captain in
formed him that he had information
concerning the elopement. asked the
witness whether he had not written the
letter after consulting with one James
Roe.
The witness acknowledged that he
had, and also that the fret letter writ
ten was not satisfactory to Mr.. Roe and
another one was written and sent, in
which General Mansfield was instructed
to address the answer to the residence
of Mr.. Roe.
ibid you not agree with Roe to sell
your testimony to the highest bidder,
and divide with Roe?" asked Hanlon.
This the witness denied, but he &C.
knowledged that Detectiss Morse accom-
panied him from San Francisco, and
bought him new clothes and hat.
He was then asked whether he had,
before leaving San Francisco, instructed
Roe to telegraph Mrs. Goodspeed that
he, the captain, was anxious to commu.
nicate with Attorney Hanlon, the tsls-
gram being signed. Captains friend.n
This was also denied.
Frank Barrett, q reporter, was called,
and the witness was asked whether or
not be was acquainted with him.
Cornfoot replied that he met him
at Saugus station, on the way from San
Francisco.
Ibid you first deny all knowledge Of
telegram, and afterwards tell Mr.. Bar
rett that 1t was sent by your direction
by FRIEND" questioned Hanlon.
O0rnfoot began to grow maniiestly
having done 80. He also denied hav-
ing at any time attempted to extort
money from both sides.
The party then left the room, and as
they were making their exit Cornfoot
called to Attorney Hanlon eagerly and
asked to speak to him privately. This
Hanlou refused to do, and the court and
attorney returned to court.
Frank Barrett, the reporter, thsn took
the witness stand for the purpose of
impeaching the captains testimony.
He declared that at first the captain
denied all knowledge Of the incriminat.
ing telegram, but later on, while Detect
i've Morse was absent, he told the wit
ness that it was sent by friend.
Cross.examined, witness stated that
he had received no pay from Attorney
Hanlon, and had paid his own expenses.
He had undertaken the work with a
view to publishing any news he might
obtain.
He went partly as Mr.. Hanlon's agent
and partly on his own account.
The evidence OF Attorney Hanlon's
clerk, Raymond, was not allowed by the
court, but it was found to consist of
statement made by Roe to Raymond to
the effect that Cornfoot was endeayor-
ing to sell his testimony to the highest
bidder.
This concluded tho proceedings; tho
case Was argued with considerable earn
estness by both sides during the after
noon, Judge CLARK reserving his dsci-
zion,
joint public installation OF the
officers Of John A. Logan post, G. A. r.
and corps, will take place at q. A. r.
hall, 612 South Spring, on Wednesday
evening January 3, 1871, at 8 o. m.
sharp. A fine musical programme has
been arranged for the occasion. All
members of the g. A. r., w. r. O..
Sons OF Veterans and friends are In
vited.
Served Thorn Right.
At the Creamerie, 1875 North Main street, you