The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-25
THE TESTIMONY RULED OUT.
COL. WAY NOT QUESTIONED THIS
TIME ON HIS FINANCIAL con-
DITIoN.


Called Down From the Witness
stand-A Probability That the Trial
OF the Case VIII Extend Into the
Middle Of Next Week-Contrnctor
KIIIOrin says He Would Rebuild
the House at DeauIieu for SI7 900.
some Press Notices on Mrs. Ways
Dresses.
The Indications now are that the trial
Of the Way Insurance cases will not be
concluded before the FIRST Of next week.
The testimony of the plaintin viii in all
probability be concluded to-day, but the
defendant has n number OF Witnesses 10
put on the stand. after which a day viii
be consumed in arguing the law involved
before the court. and another day win
be taken up with the arguments before the
jury.
This situation Of affairs it appears will
carry the trial OF the case over to the mid
die Of next week. in spite of the fact that
a large part Of the evidence introduced on
the former trial has been ruled out.
one section Of the evidence alone that
consumed a day on the former trial has
been excluded by the court. That was with
reference to the financial ability OF Col
Charlton II. way at various times and
his ability 10 purchase the fine articles
which the testimony shows he had in his
house. This evidence as viii be remem-
bered on the last trial brought out Col.
Ways different business ventures in
which as he stated on the stand, he made
large sums Of money in a comparatively
short time.
Mr. r. r. Richards, as attorney for the
British America and Western Assurance
Companies, which are being sued, en-
deavored to bring out this testimoney
again, and asked questions leading to 1t.
Mr.. Nicolson, attorney for Col. Way. OBJ
jected. however. and, after argument,
Judge MacDonell refused to allow that
testimony to be brought in on the ground
that a mans financial condition at one
time or another had nothing to do with
his ability. or with the manner in which
he obtained the articles which the testi-
mony showed were contained in the res
idence.
Col. Way. after being on the stand
about two days, concluded his testimony
about noon. Thank the Lord for thatw
he said, when Mr. Richards told him TO
come down. The plaintiff then put up Mr..
II. McAlpin Schley, who several years
ago was a frequent visitor at the resi-
dence of Col Way al Beaulieu He test-
fed as to the general character and con-
dition of the residence and the furnish
ings.
Mr.. =. Kilorn, the contractor who
built the house. testified that he would
rebuild It now for $1,000 Mr. Richards,
on the REORGANIZATION, minated that
the witness had some grudge against Mr..
Sullivan, the adjuster, and finally asked
him if such were the case.
NO" was the reply; II will shake
hands with him If he comes over here
now"
Mr.. L. r. Watkins, formerly a clerk for
Mr.. Gratz Myers. was the next witness
placed on the stand by the plaintiff. He
was examined on the question of bad
faith which the plaintiff claims was
shown by the defendant companies with
regard to the policies. An effort was made
to show through him that the company
refused to give the plaintiff any informa-
ton with regard to the manner of maxi
ing out proofs of loss or with regard to
what articles the policy covered.
Mr.. e. j. Thomas, the next witness, tes-
tilted as to the condition of the house in
1898, when he visited Beaulieu. He men
toned especially the famous sideboard
about which so much has been said, and
also the staircase leading upstairs, about
which he spoke at some length and said
he had used the plan frequently in max
ing other designs.
During the day the dispositions of Mrs
G. W. Lamar, Mrs. Anna Maria McAlpin
Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Bullock were read
They spoke principally of the fine dresses
which Mrs. Way had, her excellent table
and bed linen, and other articles which
they noticed particularly when they visit
ed the residence at Beaulieu.
Apropos of the dresses, which have been
mentioned in the testimony, there are sew
eral newspaper clippings from the New
| York Mercury speaking Of Mrs. Ways ap-
pearance at balls in that city and giving
descriptions of dresses worn on that occa-
sion. These have not been introduced as
evidence, but 1t is possible that they may
be offered, If not ruled out. before the con-
clusion of the trial
The Mercury of Jan. 10, 1889, speaks of
Mrs. Ways appearance at the charity ball
| given in New York City. 1t says:
LAS one pushed further through the
| throngs toward the stage, other familiar
| faces and figures rewarded the search
Among others, the graceful and comely
Mrs. Charlton II. Way. wife of the con
! sui general to Russia, arrayed in a Worth
! robe of salmon tinted velvet and brocade
! front, adorned with a drapery Of old Rus
| sian point lace, and finished at the cor
sage and sleeves with the same, dia-
monds and rubies, was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Fannie Way Williams,
a lively and attractive young lady from
Atlanta, Ga, clad in a simple gown of
soft white ottoman silk. with no orna-
ment save a corsage BASQUE of white
roses and hyacinths."
In an account of the old Guard Ball,
Jan. %, 1888, a year before the last, in
| New York, the Mercury says:
a brilliant coterie came and went from
box No. 10 lower tier where the charm
ing and distinguished Mrs. Charlton II.
Way, wife of the consul general to Rus
STA, presided. Her costume was of cream
MORE and panels of brocade satin, the
corsage and shirt front adorned with
round point lace, with ornaments of dia-
monds with pink jap0nicas. With gem
ulne southern hospitality she divided her
attention as evenly as possible among
| her guests" the names of whom follow,
and which include many who were prom
| inent and we'll known society ladies'.
THE BATTLE OF SEDAN.