The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-10
hrs. MASSEY VISITED TIE COURT
tlQT. A(Ctuy sold He Would Project Himself
unless He HOS PIOI9ClGd BY The curl.
GRPT. WISE not Deferred BY THRERTS
Yesterdays Session Of the Circuit
Court Was One of the Most Inter-
esting Days Of the Trial. MIR.
Small onithe Stand. Other
Witnesses Testify.

The proceedings 10 the City Circuit
Court yesterday were Of an Interesting
character. 1t was announced on Mon
day that the defense would conclude
their evidence on tuesday, and accord
ingly the spectators, who had beea
present daily, expected something of
Glore than usual interest. The audi
euce was large and wss composed of
come OF the most prominent people III
che two cities. There were half dozen
or more preachers present and ex Gov.
Cameron occupied IA seat In the bar Jug.
back of the counsel engaged IN the
,rial. Messrs. Small aud Byrd, OF
counsel for the defense, who have been
absent for some days. were among the
drst to arrive.
Mrs. Massey entered the court room
about Q o'clock and was given d seat in
abe bar just back of Judge Nicely.
Her brother, MIR. McCreary, of Ala
bama, who has been i'll Norfolk Gince
she trial began, stood by her side
Mrs. Massey Is tall, handsome woman,
about 81 years of age, with strong, re-
fined face. She would pass for q pretty
woman IN any crowd. Once or twice
when remarks OF au uncomplimentary y
character were made in regard to her
husband there WAS a slight evidence of
emotion which she quickly checked.
MIR. Massey was among the first Of
those engaged in the trial to enter the
courtroom. He kept himself cool with
a large Japanese fan and appeared to
be in good spirits and health.
After the court WAS called to or der
the jury retired and Judge Preutis
Suled out most of the deposition of
MIR. Lowell, book publisher of \ ew
J ork. whose testimony was read just
before tue adjournment OF court Mon
day. Judge Prentis said his reason
Cor ruling ont e part OF the deposition
Sn question was that it related to mat
GERS between strangers 10 the record
4u the case.
Judge Prentis stated that the evi-
deuce ruled ont might be proper ii
she foundation WAS laid for 1t, but that
1t canuot be introduced till conspir
ecy is shown between Mr.. Womack
eud Mr.. Massey. Judge Prentis, III
fuling out the parts Of this deposition
80 which exceptions were entered, said
that the evidence does not show that
the1e has been any criminal connection
Between Messrs. Massey and Womack.
S-The defense laid great stress upon
1ork publisher. The defense claimed
shat this loan was mnde to secure Wo.
mook's influence with Mr.. Massey.
The defense excepted to the ruling OF
She court aud the jury was recalled.
PROF. W. A. JENKINS.
Prof. w. A. Jenkins, principal of the
Portsmouth High School, was called as
Q witness for the defense. He said he
had been principal Of the High School
!or six years. In reply to Judge
Heath, said he had communicated with
MIR. Massey about Haryey's grammar
grblished by the American B ooil Com.
Iany. lie did not like the book Soon
after he wrote to Mr.. Massey, Womack
visited him III Portsmouth.
What did he say to your asked
Judge Heath. The plaintiffs counsel
objected.
Capt. Wiso said we propose to show
that Womack came to see the witness
on account of his opposition to the
grammar. and to show MIR. Massey s
tonnectlon In the transaction.
Judge Prentis ruled out the ques-
aion and the dofcnse excepted.
judge Pren.is here stated that the
witness could answer question as to
the nature OF Womack's visit to him
Out could not state what he said.
Capt. Wise did not SEQ how the wit
ness could tell what Womack wanted
TO soc him about without being allowed
to tell what Womack said he wanted to
see him about.
In reply to Judge Heath witness said
Womack desired to know if witness
oonid accept position with the Amer
ican Book Company.
MIR. DE LEA RECALLED.
MIR. DeLea, the book agent who was
on the stand some days ago, was re-
called. but was not allowed to testify
rs to conversation with Womack, in
which the latter Is alleged to have sal
lhat he had pull with Mr.. Massey.
Capt. Wise excepted to the ruling of
She court and said he desired to put
Hpon the record the matter ruled out.
Dad his statement of what he proposed