The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

seeking the custody of her child was be-
cause she heard that Mrs. Hoistrom
wantep to give the little one up to some
Eody else.
At this point there was an episode of
unusual interest to Mrs. d. Artenay. Mr..
Sullivan called to the witness stand Po-
lice Officer Crockett, and Mr.. Deuprey
wanted to know what it was proposed TO
prove by this witness. He said that he
might probably be able 10 make state
ment that would be satisfactory to coun-
sci and the court.
At the opening of the case it was init
mated by some of his questions that a GER
tain Sally Mcguire had been photogra phed
in the nude anu that the petitioner here,
Mrs. d 'Artenay, formerly Sally Mcguire,
was the person so photographed.
II have made an Investigation SAID
Mr.. Deuprey, land find that this was an
instance of misinformation and mistaken
identity. This is not the Sally Mcguire
who was so photogra phed.
II thank you, Mr.. Deuprey. for clearing
me of that Charge" said Mrs. d Artenay,
and the witness was Withdrawn.
Mr.. Sullivan made a brief argument Tor
Mrs. O. Artenay, conteEding that the
agreement by which she gave and be-
Queathed her black-haired baby girl 20
Mrs. Holstrom to rear and educate as her
own was in fact nothing more than will,
and thai will could not be enforced until
after the death OF the testator. he also
read statutes and decisions to sustain his
possession that the mother of The child
had no legal right or ability to dlvest her
self OF her duy to care for and support the
child.
Mr.. Deuprey replied still more briefly.
He said that the writing gwen by Mrs
d'Artenay was in fact an abandonment of
her offspring, that it was legal and bind
LII t.l-S ftNa
little one to her heart and nourlshlng 1t
in love and affection had earned right to
the custody of the child. right of VIII ch
she could not be deprived al this late day.
He also read laws and court opinions 10
prove that he was right, and closed by
asking the court to place the brand OF IN
fanny on the brow of that "perhdious wit.
nes>, Bert JOY, who attempted to asperses
the lair name of Mrs Holstrom by his foul
lies" Mr.. Deuprey drew attention to the
fact that Mrs. Holstrom is considered
good woman by all who know her, and that
Joy stands alone in condemnIng her.
Her life was secretly inquired into by an
officer OF the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children, and no fault could be
found with her acts. He thought it had
been established that she is tit person to
have custody of the child.
The lawyers agreed 10 file briefs in the
case on Monday ana Judge Seawell said
he would try to render decision at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Martin, the mother pro tempore as
she volun teered to call herself, sighed and
said she had hoped 10 be relieved of her
charge at once. you don't know what L
have sacrificed in caring for this child
she cried. II don't feel that l can bear
this burden any LONGER"
Judge Seawell and Attorneys Sullivan
and Deuprey pleaded with her to suffer
few days more in the interest of human
ity, and she finally consented to keep the
child until next Tuesday, saying that she
would certainly surrender the child into
the custody of the court at that time.