Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-12

tere hcfy.s1 herself and her huThnno'
and this was regarded az in measure
a victory for the defence; but MT. Mas
sey's evidence II is claimed was so pam
and SO well backed up by previously
given testimony as TO entirely counter
balance that. The case Is nearing us
end. IT is said that the plaintin mas ou'
twenty-five subpoenas, but this may not
mean that so large a number of witnesses
are yet TO testify.
To-day's proceedings were OF such Il
pronounced nature in favor OF the super
intendent of Public Instruction that ~ ~
hardly probable that any other "l'ii.S'.'
,han are absolutely necessary VIII De
Failed 10 testify. NJ.
rhc resDect shown both Mr.. and Mrs:
Massey while they were on me s'ahu
to-day was noticeable on all sldes:
Governor OFerrall. Colonel X. j.. BOY
hin. Ex-Governor Cameron, ana olhets Oh
prominence were present today. ana ,he
proceedings were fun OF spice anu III
terest. 49,, l.,,.o,,-r
m, courtroom was densely crowded
uhen the court was called 10 order ana
ne T,rs, witness, as indicated above. was
Inc wife of the plaintiii. -.
~ Massey wore a drab-silk basque
HACK skirt. and a becoming street nat,
Tar demeanor was very retrlhs' an"
ehI,e her memory was not very Soou vn
.orne noints. her statements were perlec'iS
clear and reasonable. she uhuer"eh'
The tedIum OF two hours or eNaih',''iO"
~, ths attornevs In the case with patience
never losing her temper, or showing any
especial feeling. save ihat oil sau'VSS' ."
a.. fnf.TfnNfIflOllS.
she was first questioned by Mr.. wake
Mrs Massey said that she married MI
/ Massey october !, 1870.
4 .'How much money did You bring from
your home in 1912 asked Mr.. wake
about $50
"Who gave IL to yOu?
'Ay two brothers. The money was
given 20 me To be used In the purchase
Of the Charlottesville house
In what form was this money when
you received it?"
I'm bills Of SO. so. $50. and $780,
"Who furnished the remainder OF the
purchase money for that house ana lot
"Nr Massey" answered the witness
Handing the witness a handbook. Mr.
Wake asked rs that your handbook
up 20 April H. 1912
NJ. Wise objected 20 this. but the OBJ
lection was overruled.
How much money did you have de-
oosited?'
Five thousand dollars"
How was this money deposited?"
"In greenbacls-thlt is all in notes"
DO YOU know where your husband got
the money he paid Tor the property"
asked Mr.. Wake.
There was secret drawer in my bu-
resu between the two ton drawers by
% H,.att
and slipping out a panel. IL revealed an
iron box with an iron door. u was from
this box that Mr.. Massey has gotten
money ever since | married him. IL was
.he receptacle OF his moneys"
How do you know al th!s?"
~ have seen the money there"
How do you know that this box con-
tanned lrgs sums of money!
Because | saw the money there. and
counted H. gave MIR. Massey the $l,coo
which brought from home In 1880 for
investment for my benefit. several other
times I gave him money. His friends In
Virginia presented him with $500 when VIC
were married"
Tell the Jury In regard 10 the land
transactions you and Mr. Massey We're
involved in
Il know that he bought four lots at
Big Stone Gap, and paid SEQ In cash
On them lie also paid 500 annually In
assessments 10 the land company. the
stock OF which he subsequently assigned
10 me"
why cid you want TO leave Ash
lawn"
Because ! could not stay there alone
with the servants. Dir. Massey being abb
sent On his Official business a great deal
Df the time
Here the witness was handed letter.
and asked II she received that epist.e
This was objected TO BY counsel for de-
fence. and the objection was sustained by
Judge Prentiss
A GREAT HARDSHIP.
Mr. Wake. In speaking Of the intro