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that enough had been readsro show tn,
left the stand.
The prince was then called to the wit
ness box. He was perceptibIy nervous anc
gave his testimony slowly, sometimes al
most painfulIy:so Very soou he called soi
a glass or water. and slipped from 1t every
few minutes.
Iturbide looks forty-three. He detailed
the meeting of the board Of governors
when he first appeared, practically as
stated In the traverse above noted
DENIED THE CHARGE.
He said he denied the charge as put
and wanted to be confronted with his ac
cusers. President Davis said it was not
necessary, III view OF the fact that he had
acknowledged accusing the lady.
Iturbide Informed the jury that he was
confused before the governors, and said
he attempted to justify himself, because
had he been permitted he would have come
out with honor in the anonymous letter
affair.
Mr.. Carlisle wanted to know what
Prince Iturbide meant by saying he could
justify himself
"Did you say you could justify the
ASSERTION that the lady was the author
OF the anonymous letters?'
Not particularly that, but also that
] could show that my action in that
lady's protection had been honorable and
more than honor exacted," answered
the witness.
Then YOU didn't mean to saw that
you could prove your assertion regard
rug tne Eoung LADY," pursued Mr. Car
use without any direct reply from Iturbide.
Mr Berry argued that he would like. on
pehan OF the plaintiff, to show the falsity
OF 'he charge, against him and possibly
tine truthfulness OF the assertions regard
ing tue dnDlVmGls
Mr. Carlisle and Mr. johnson ounosaG
TINS vigorously and Judge Bradley ruled
tilat the court can't go into the falsity
OF the charges"
Mr.. Berry acquiesced in the ruling.
PERMITTED To RETIRE.
Greatly to his surprise and evidently
To his pleasure, Prince Iturbide was per-
mitted to retire.
Judge DAVIS, president of the club. a
member or the court Of claims, was the
next witness.
Were you present at the meeting OF
the governors OF the metropolitan Club,
23d?" asked Mr.. Carlisle.
Il was, responded Judge Davis. He
went on to inform the jury that when
lturbide was brought before the governors
and accused of ha%ing asserted that a
young lady. daughter OF one OF the members
OF the club, wrote the alleged anonv-
1t is true and | repeat the same here
Judge Davis admitted that he was not
certain that lturbide acknowledged max
ing a 'scandalouS Charge" but he was
certain lturhide had admitted ma king a
a charge against the lady.
MIR. berry continued ON the po.nt of the
word "scandalous" He asked Judge
Davis if. when Iturhide acknow Iedged
making the charge. Judge Davis had not
stated to the accused that il was all he
wanted to hear.
II said something about his having been
engaged 10 this lady. and he said lie had
been" answered Judge Davis.
He was interrupted by Mr. Berry. who
said he didn't want to know those details
He only wanted to learn If Judge Davis had
told the accused ''thatis all want TO hear"
The witness admitted saving it
this point recess OF half an hour was
ordered
ADMIRAL WALKER TESTIFIES.
At the resumption OF the hearing after
recess Admiral John G. Walker, a mem
Der Of the board OF governors, was called
to the stand. He was present at tue
hearing Of Prince Iturbid., and Mr.. Car
isle wanted to know If Judge Davis on
that occasion was rude
what was his manner" queriei Mr.
Carlisle.
He was very Courteous and polite"
Admiral Walker said that when Judge
Davis recitei the accusation gainst Prince
Iturbide, tine latter. drmurred 10 the form
or the charge, but when IL was put again
by Judge Davis Prince Iturbide admitted
making the charge against the young lady
and said he could prove it
was the ladv's name mentiopede'' WAS
the query of Mr.. Carlisle
Not by any member Of the board Of
governors. responded the witness. 1t
was mentioned later by Mr.. Iturbide.-
Admiral Walker referred to the fact that
he interrupted Mr.. Iturblde once when the
latter mant ioncd the latiy'snarne Il IarCued
that the lady was not before us and her
name shOEld not be mentioned"
Judge j. q. NCCammou followed Rear
Admiral Walker. He denied having inter
rupted Prince lturbide and having made
any reference to the unfairness Of the
hearing, as the prince claimed Judge Nc
Cannon had done.
OTHER TESTIMONY
Mr. Francis Riggswas called and a cknowl-
edged questioning the accused.
What was that query?'' Mr.. Carlisle
to know.
Il asked If he understood the one lead
ing question before the board. and he an
swered me affirrnatively Mr. Riggs ex-
plained that the leading point referred L.
was whether or not he had m madethe charge
referred to against the young lady Mr..
Riggs said Judge Davis " as very polite and
not at all discourteous.
Gen. George Il. Ruggles, followed Mr..
Riggs. He is second vice president II
the club, and said he no roughness
or discourresy toward Mr.. Iturblde by
Judge John Davis.
He did not remember hearing Judge Nc
Cannon mention anything about any un-
fairne Ssin the hearingor saythat lie thought
Iturbide should know the charges as pre-
sented.
Mr.. John +. Baker knew o. no iiscour-
-esy on the part of Judge Davis. He said
Prince 1turbide had admitted the charge
and did not within his hearing withdraw
his admission. Mr.. Baker said he had
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