The morning call., 1893-11-17
MRS. IDA JAMES.
Her InfatuatiOn for Mr..
Charles kirshner.
Who Is on Trial for the EmbezZle.
ment of Money She In
trusted to Him.

The trial OF Charles Kirshner on the
charge of embezzling $50 from Ida James
of Napa was resumed before Judge Greene
in Oakland yesterday morning.
The complaining witness was on the
stand the greater part of the day.
She testified that her husbands name
was n. james; that before marriage her
name was Mrs. Ida Borges. Her marriage
was by contract. and the document was
kept by her husband.
With regard to her money which she
alleges was embezzled by Krshner she
said she received it from the sale of busl-
ness belonging to her and her husband at
Napa.
A number of letters were introduced in
evidence. They were written by Mrs.
James to Kirshner during the two wears
the couple were maintaining relations.
Under date of April Z, 1892, she wrote:
AS friends we met. Now l ask do let US
friends part. l am most heartbrok en-
when l think how have acted toward you.
Can not have chance to speak the
achings of my heart to the on whom shall
always loveY Darling, consider me. poor
weak woman. For Gods sake lei me
see you again. ] am wild with grief. think of
you, the only one ever loved. In haste.
The following letter was written from
the Hotel Crelln November 6. 1891, and
signed "Banch Fearney, Napa City,:
Dear Charlie: 1t can't be possible that Won
are throwing me an Irish hnt' and want to
shake me; no, dear boy. am sure you don't
mean any harm, do you?
Another letter reads:
Dear Charlesa do not care for any one but
you. as 1 am in q hole let me get out of it the
best can, and Sunday l will be more than a
friend to you, that is If You wish. Do not be
angry with me II do not answer your letters
Immediately for 1 have to watch my chance.
TIuant boy write soon.
The following is dated San Francisco.
June 20, 1892:
Dear Charles: Can you imagine the sorrow
and grief you caused me to endure tonight?
just consider how l am situated without one
cent or even q friend, and when l am home
thinking L would spend pleasant evening
with you, Oil tile contrary you had in a sneak.
ish WY taken most all that belonged to you
and lett me alone In your room. You have al
ways told me you would act the part of man
In all things but cannot credit you with u
manly act. The way you sneaked away Is
enough. Charles, please, beg of you let me
see you just once more tina. may bursf INV
hearts sorrow on your breast; then am will.
ing TO die.
/ am thoroughly reconciled TO leave this
world. i never before had broken heart. but.
darling, l was true, and intended 10 do ali we'll
and good by you. Oh. darling had the least
thought that you would DO me up In this man
ner. Now beg aud implore let me see you at
your earliest convenience, for l am bound TO
carry out my thoughts, and before l am cold In
my coffin have one secret that must tell YOU
Dear Charles, let me see you Just long enough
TO speak a few words and TIL u 1 will bid good
by TO all the world forever l cannot live in
this state OF torture aud do grant me the one
and last request. Let me SPEAK just once more
TO you. / hope ana pray for Gods sake do l
VIII not go to work Tomorrow, but will en-.
deavor to see you tomorrow.
FROM ONE WHO WOULD BE TRUE.
From Napa, July IA. 1892, Mrs. James
wrote:
Dear Charles: Your welcome letter came to
hand this morning aud was pleased as usual
TO hear from you. was sorry that you have
not found employment. There has not been
anything new done since you left here. The
old man is trying very hard 10 furnish the
necessary bonds. / do not know when l can
come down. as | expec TO be very busy.
have gotten along very nicely all alone. set
six pans of milk every day. viii have to hire
a man TO help me stack the oats and fill up the
stable. 1t Is more than / can do alone. 1t