Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-05

his death; that Mr.. Rupert was then quite .
sick man, but attended his store. Witness did
not see Mrs. Weigman till after Mr.. Rupert
had been to Atlantic City and she returned
from there. Mr.. Rupert did not treat his
wife kindly, but was very afectionate toward
Mrs. WeigmAn.
NRA wEIaMAN's CONTROL.
It was supposed that Mrs. Rupert had con-
troll Of the house, but Mrs. weigmsn seemed to
have control. Everything that she said went Mr.
RUPERT and wife only breakfasted together on
Sunday mornings, and at other times Rup
pert breakfasted with Mrs. Weigman. Mr..
Wolf hs had seen both at the house aud store;
about once or twice week ut each; generally in
afternoons ut the house. After Mr.. Rupert
returned from Atlantic City Mrs. Weigman was
the store they would 60 to Mr. Ruppert's Office.
Generally after Mr.. VOLTS visit RUPERT seemed
to be worried; would 20 from one part OF the
store to another and order his buggy and 90 out
riding. Mr.. Wolf would see Mrs. Wcignsn in the
parsor somstimes when Rapport was at the store.
After Mr.. Rupperts death witness remained at
the house some time, driving Mrs. Rupert
out daily when her health aud the weather
permitted.
QUESTION OBJECTED TO.
Witness Wa asked what Mrs. Weigman said
to him at that time, but objection was made
and sustained. Mr.. worthington said they ex-
psctsd to show that Mrs. Ruppert was practi-
cauy Mrs. Wsigman's prisoner, and was watched
to see that she did not have communication
| with the other heirs.
After Mr.. Ruppert's death Mr. Wolf visited
Mrs. WstRman sometimes twice per day.
On cross-examination witness said that Mrs.
Weigman said that she was seventy years old
He had known Mr.. Rupert scold Mrs. Rupert
and the girls in the store Mr.. Ruppcrt usually
got up at 1, 8 and6 o'clock Mrs. Rupper. IL in
bad health. Mrs. Wcigman WAS the house,
keeper. Witness went to the depot with Mr..
Rupert when he wentto Atlantic City, but did
not see Mr.. Wolff there. Mr.. Rupre rt was
confined to his house ten days before his
death.
Redirect by Mr.. Tobriner-Ths day before
Mr.. Rupert left for Atlantic City witness took
a note for him to Mr.. Wolf and he CWolfC said,
tell him "all right"
Rsc-oss neutrality-suspicious. was not dis
charged.
by Mr.. Tobriner-witness left ON account Of
Mrs. Weigman.
| AUGUST Il. BECK fEsTIFIKA
August H. Beck testified that he WAS q restsu-
keeper on Louisiana avenue; that Rupert came
there nearly every day. Mr.. Rupert had been
an intimate friend Of his father. Ho was very
misery man. When the fre was at RUPERT s
store witness went TO Ruppert's house, rang
tbs bell i've or six times and q lady. not Mrs.
Rupert. answered from the window. He
said that the store was on FIRE and she replied
IAN right, he'll be down in q minute, there is
no hurry" aud he went to the fire. On Mon
day saw RUPERT, and he appeared troubled
and said. They've done it My old friend
Wolf has done it," and he appeared absent
minded and troubled; worried.
On cross-e1amination by Mr.. Mattingly Mr..
Beck said ho had visited Ruppert's house the
last time few weeks before his death. He
went to see him ~ to business matter, but got
| no satisfaction, for he appeared sick and both
cred After the fire was out saw Rupert going
| into restaurant. He saw Rupert again on
Monday and reported that Rupert had said
! his old friend Wolf had done II Did not hear
him say that Wolf had allowed el0 900 to lapse.
He smphatically denied that he had told Mr.
Wolf that 1t was absurd to say tina Rupert
| was insane
| MRS. LENA LOVING.
Mr.. Lena Loving, niece Of deceased, testified
that she was in the city in June. 1891; called
| on her uncle; usually found him at the store.
He then appeared to be worried; would run his
| fingers through his hair. roll his eyes back and
say that be was going crazy and his wife gave
| him great deal Of trouble. The relations be-
tween the families were friendly, but In 1891 he
seemed Grabbed and cross.
On Mr.. Carlise's cross-eXamination Mrs.
Loving said her uncle seemed to be sick, and
abe was afraid that he would have . fit or faint-
| ing spell
BENJAMIN swEINEY.
Benjamin Sweeney, . boy Of sixteen, living
| on 10th street southwest, testified that he had
been employed by Christian Rupert; that he
left the store about 10 o clock the night before
| the IRE. There WAS some trouble about
a. dust pan. and i've Of them
With o candle went upstairs to search for II, but
ing. Mr.. RUPERT was writing at his desk and
crying. After that he acted curiously and
scolded everybody.
| On cross-examination witness said that Rup.
pert was pretty constantly at the store after
| the fire.
Re-direct-Mr. RUPERT cursed aud scolded
more after the fire. Witness had to 20 to the
house for his wages-S2 60-and Rupert paid
him %, saying that not much work had been
| done.
Ro-eross-witness considered Rupert ''sorter
crazy after the fire.
SERVANTS EvIDENcE.
Rhody Harris, colored testified that he
worked for Mr.. Rupert for four months, at
tending to the horses, and worked around the
not treat his wife pleasantly and did
treat Mrs. Weigman we'll Rup-
pert took his breakfast with Mrs. Weigman and
Mrs Ruppsrts was sent to her at the store.
Mrs Weigman spent much Of her time in Mr..
Ruppsrt's room when he WIS sick.
Henry Rupert, son Of Gustave Ruppert, tcs-
tilted that he was at the fire. went to his Uncle
Christians house, found him Just going down
the steps and took him to the 1re. Opposite
Lansburgh's he tainted.
On cross-examination-Rupp was taken
back home by witness after the fire. He (Rup-
perO was not there over five minutes.
Charles Schroth testified that he had known
Rupert intimately for ten wears or more and
saw him the day before his death. He under
stood that everybody could not Sue him, but
after he had seen Mrs. Weigman she told him to
como up.
On Gross-examination witness said that Rup-
pert gave him so for the First German Re-
formed Church between April and June, 1891.
He considered him (RupperD able to attend to
business at that time.
Redirect: Witness was an intimate friend of
Ruppert'S was ON the board Of the Scheutzen
Vsrein and they went to Atlantic City several
times together.
Re-eross: Rupert was treasurer Of tho
Washington Scheutzen Verein.
WITHDRAW THEIR CONSENT.
At this point the caveators filed copies Of the
withdrawal of tho consent OF Gustave Rupert
and other heirs to the probate OF the will.
Just before recess Mr.. job II. Young, the
! clerk Of the District Supreme Court, was
placed on the stand for the purpose of showing
that M. Simon Wolf was member of the bar.
Mr.. Young stated that Mr.. Wolf had been "a
member OF the bar since May 81, 1863