The morning call., 1894-08-09

| tion." he answered in tone of rebuke.
"Ah, true" courteously returned Mr..
Delmas, as he resumed his seat, smiling
still. Then he let EisenschimePs illumin-
alton 60 and asked the witness when he
| was first spoken to concerning this trial.
| "Mrs. Martin visited me at my studio
| and spoke to me about it.
The witness was Withdrawn here for a
moment while Thomas II. Jones and
| Stewart Merritt. both photogra pliers,
| identified number of negatives and prints
that they had taken of various exhibits,
including the will, since the commence
ment of the Trial.
Resuming, Expert Eisenschimel said
that month ago he went up TO Mrs. John
Martins house on Van Ness avenue
Some photographs were shown him, and
he glanced at them specifically. 1t was
merely at the suggestion of Mrs. John
Martin, who asked him If he, as a pro-
! fesslonal. would look at the papers in
order to determine their genuineness. 81
was busy at the time; did not wish to
accept an engagement from Mrs. Martin,
but | called at her house as an act of
| courtesy" said the witness.
when was the second time you saw
Mrs. Martin ?"
The witness said that the next time he
met Mrs. John Martin was on a streetcar
Mr.. Seri5ni, whom he con sdered the great
w
had recommended him to Mrs. John
Martin. She told him this, and be felt so
highly flattered that he called again at
Van Ness avenue. There he saw some
more papers and afterward took them to
his Office.
"When did you make final arrangements
with Mrs. Martin 2?
II don't remember dates; [ only re-
member my birthday" humorously an
swered the witness.
Are you married?" asked Delmas.
"Oh, yes"
Don't YOU remember the date of your
marriage"
There was pause. Then the witness
said. II am reminded of it sometimes"
Loud laughter in court
pleasantly. l hope" suggested Mr..
Dslmas. at which there was renewed
laughter.
Then the witness spoke of being presen
at meeting in the office of Attorney Lin
forth. Expert Young, Grove L. Johnson,
Attorneys, Thornton and LinfOrth, Mrs.
John Martin and others were there. The
appointment was made for a week ago
last Saturday.
Have you received any fee?"
Yes l received retainer, that was
all. 1t was given that / should give i'm
partial testimony in this case" mOdestly
answered the expert.
DID you get any retresher! suggested
Delmas.
well, it would be refreshing II itshould
come" was the quick reply. Then the
witness said he had hardly been in court
until this week. He had once looked in
for little while before and heard little
of Expert Breckenfeld's testimony. He
had not been subpeDaed in the case, but
had been summoned to attend. Deputy
Sheriff White had warned him on Friday
last that his presence was required.
Il don't remember that" muttered
White from corner OF the courtroom.
II do" cheerfully responded the wit
ness Then he said, in answer TO further
questions. that he definitely concluded that
his mind was made up as to the docu.
ments before be accepted his retainer.
when did you announce that your
mind was made up?"
simultaneously with my receiving a
retainer l made up my mind to take
hand in this" was the answer, which pro-
vOked another roar in court.
Il being now o'clock, Judge Coffey
consulted the jury on the proposition of
an adjournment. The ever-ready Rulof-
son was on his feet. WED just as soon
60 on till half-past g." he said. I'VE can't
do any business now"
Another juror rose. pale and stern.
''The juror speaks only for himself" he