The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-18
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BE WOULD BELIEVE HlJn on ODTH
Mr.. Massey Leaves the Stand to Make
place for Gov. Mckinney, Who
Says Wha, He Knows OF the
Board of Education. The
Supt. OF Education.

Mr.. Massey has at last been allowed
TO step down and out of the witness
stand to the relief of tho large number
of spectators who hnve daily watched
'he proceeding OF the Massey Pilot
suit.
AS stated by TuE VIRGlSlAN yester-
day Mr. Mnsscy's WEAKNESS was SO ap
parent that there were many persons
afraid that he would physically break
down before the ross-eXnminniion was
ended This wouid have made delays
very trying upon the large number OF
witnesses from distance who have
oeen patiently waiting ;heir turn at the
tack. The venerable plaintiff, how
ever, proved equal tn the demands
made upon him, and when Capt. Wise
finished bis probing, answered CERTAIN
questions propoundcd by Mr.. Thorn III
examination ami then retired 10 his
chair by the side of Judge Neely, where
he remained during the session Of the
court, much Interested IN what the
next witness. Gov. Mckinney, said.
Ior the plaintiff the Governor was
very valuable witness, ns number of
the charges made reelected upon the
administration of ths Educational
Board during the time he wns in Office.
With much emphasls he said that nil
OF the transactions of the Board OF
Education had been open; that there
were no star chamber sessions; that
MIR. Massey had in no way attempted
20 influence tho Board beyond his
right as u member; that all of tue cir
culars issued, of which complaint was
made, received his hearty endorse
ment. Mr.. Massey, he said, was
al lNya HngA al
man he ever knew. He had not known
mir. Massey very intimately till he was
Governor, but that they became iutl-
mate; that MIR. Massey grew upon him,
that he had measured him up one euo
aud down the other; that he had taIth
In him, trusted him and had the
highest respect for him.
1t would be hard to imagine @ higher
tribute than Gov. Mckinney paid Mir.
Massey. Gov. Mckinney produced u
laugh twice while on the stand. Once
when lie said that he hnd never known
any thoughtful man 10 aspcrse Mr..
2lassey's character, and again when
Alr. Wise said that he Was prncticing
lawyer and knew lie had no right 10
testiiy to certain things which were
not evidence. With smile, full OF
meaning, Gov. Mckinney said Good
lawyers often do very Illegal things.
The court adjourned while Gov. Me
iinaey was on the stand aud he Will
be recalled to day.
THE SESSION.
When Judge Prentis walked into the
court room Yesterday amt took his seat
on the bench, lie was greeted by three
Virginia Governors, O'Ferrall. Mo
Kinney and Cameron, who occupied a
eeat on the bench after the manner OF
the old magistrates courts oi ante bel
1um days.
Attorney General Scott, who arrived
In the city Tuesday night. occupied Il
seat within the bar OF the court.
AS soon rs the jury WAS called Capt
Wise imm ediGiciy resumed his cross
examination OF MIR. Massey. lie. how.
ever, did not forget TO say, Good
morning, Mr.. Massey" Capt. Wise
then asked the witness how many
children he had IN 1850, and
learned that the witness had
three sons and two daughters;
that Mir. Massey spent some money
educating his children, and that IN
that year one OF his daughters was
with her brother III Maryland. Mr..
hlnsSey said lie lost two children in
1SSl; that In 1852 the family was re.
dnced to three persons, his wife. one
child and himself. From 1888 30 1897
his family consisted Of his wife end
himself, and i'll 1888 and 1883 only
himself, his wlio having died.
Mr.. Wise asked Mr. Massey if he was
not educated Tor ii lawyer, aud learned
that he WAS admitted to the bar, but
never practiced.
Capt. Wise next called for the total
amount of MIR. Mnssey's expenditures
from 1850 to 1889. Capt. Wise then
recited what composed each total and
asked MIR. Massey if he desired
10 correct my OF his previous
etatsments, and received reply
shat the witness had no change
60 make. MIR. Massey furnished the
amount of his payments on Investments
in land from 1880, Investments st Big