The San Francisco call., 1897-08-21
Expert Ames Leaves Town and
Thus Escapes the Contempt
Proceedings.
THE DEPUTIES ClYT LOCATE Hin.
4 Long Session Devoted to Adducing
Evidence to Support Martin
Kelly's Aibi.

Were it not for the fact that on two
previous occasions since the beginning of
the Fair trial the gauntlet has been thrown
down by warning attorneys, and on those
two occasions lett 10 lie where II fell yes
terday's proceedings might have given a
bIoodthirsty public reason to expect short
ly an early morning affaire d honneur,
with husky Garret McEDerney and suave
D. NJ. Delmas as the gun or sword WELD
ers.
The challenge has been given all right
enough and duly accepted, but there it
will doubtless end.
1t was all about a preachers diary,
which had been produced in court by its
owner for the purpose OF demonstrating
that he had told the truth with reference
to an important date in connection with
Martin kelly's allbi Delmas took um-
bragg at the andacity of the attorneys for
the Fair heirs in I'll n maging through the
book, and proceeded to empty vial of
vItrioi over their heads.
He demanded of the court that tnev be
instructed to not inspect any entries III
the book other than the memorandum
about which the minister was to be ques
toned. The iatter's private affairs, he
said, should not be surrendered to prying
eyes.
Wheeler and McEnerney were on their
feet in moment and brIstling Tor fight.
McEnerney said that Delmas' remark was
a direct insinuation that they were pry-
ing into the BOOK.
The counterpart of Napoleon replied
irritatingiy that that was just what he
had intended TO do. He said he would
repeat his remarks If they had been mis-
understood.
McEnernev was hot-that was more
than evident. He declared that he was
prepared to resent the fling either in or
out OF court, and he said it with one of
those bobs OF his head that always means
business.
With what was intended to be a wither-
ing glare at his big challenger, Delmas
arose and delivered his formal acceptance
10 the call TO arms. clustering, he said,
in the course OF Iatner a lengthy speech.
never did phease him, and would not now.
He intImated that the roar from the other
side was purely spleen venting recourse,
but neverthelt SIS h. stood ready to partake
Of the potion prescribed by his Learned
opponent"
The choosing of seconds was the next
thing on the progra mme, according to all
qualified presidents, but 1t didn't take
place.
Nj. McEnerney had found something
that absorbed his interest In big law
book and said nothing. Mr.. Delmas pro-
ceeded TO make copious notes Oh sheet
of paper and said nothing further.
Patient and bored, Judge Slack YEARLY
directed that the case be proceeded with,
and that was The end of il.
Something else there was of interest
during the session, and that only devei-
oped in a quiet way. 1t was in reference
to the citation OF Expert Ames 10 appear
in court and show cause why he should
not be punished for contempt for having
delivered Il puOIic lecture in which he
proclaimed The Craven deeds and The
pencil will TO be 1orEeries. Alter tae
citation had issued IN effort was made %
serve the necessary summons u on the OF
tending expert, but it was iounu that he
had quietly packed his grip and left town.
II Is SAID that he cannot pc reached ana
therefore Mrs. Cfaven's counsel will not
have the pleasure they nave been antIu-
pating OF ialling him
the eviden ce Of yesterdays session was
devoted 10 further esta b.ishlng Marun
Kelly's alibi III connection with evidence
given by John IL. Ait ken that Kelly made
one OF his numerous attempts 10 corrupt
Ii m on the evening OF jury ., 1896. In
this connection the Rev. Edwar Dupuy
was cros.-examined al length during the
morning session as 0 he accuracy OF mem
orv about seeing Kelly in Lawyer Ruefs
office early tnat evening" The reverend
gentleman said he had refreshed his
memory by means OF his diary, ana ne
was instructed 10 bring the book into
court at the afternoon session.
Charles Tamm, secretary OF the French
consulate, testified that he, too, saw Kelly
in Ruef's off that evening. He said he
was positive of the date because lawsuit
was commenced against him the next
day.
an unsuccessful effort 10 get hold of the
contract for compensation Mrs. Craven
once entered into with George h. Will
liams. the attorney. The lady was put
upon the stand and declared that alter
ihe document was returned 10 her several
mouths ago she destroyed 1t. 1t was oo-
aimed from Mr.. Williams by Stephen
Roberts and by the latter given 10 ner.
Stephen Roberts was sworn and IN
answer to Wheeler said no contract ex-
isted between himself and Wllllams at
this time.
Was there ever one?" asked theattor-
ney.
There was"
What became of it?"
II returned it 10 Mrs. Craven"
How long ago?'
On, several months ago.
WAS it not since Judge Aiken gave his
testimony in Tn case2'
Delmas objected to this as insinuating
ana improper, and tile court ruled with
him. Roberts was then excused.
Rev. Edward Dupuy was recalled Tor
further cross-examination, the OBJ ct OF
The plaintiffs counsel being 1 qu.z blm
regarding q memorandum book or diary
by " hich he had refreshed his memory
regarding the events OF July 8 OF last year.
Aud this was The book that caused The
row between Delmas and McEnerney and
the challenge to mortal combat
After the smoke of the battle had cleared
away, Judge Williams was put upon the
stand and baited again regarding that
contract. Ali they got out of him was
that lie had not seen the document tor
year and half
- Miss Mary E. Kelly. daughter of Mar in