The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-27
Testimony Of the Doctors as to Mr..
Sanders Condition.
HIS LIFE WOULD BE SHORTENED.
DIR. Ncwbill Creates n Sensation by
Saying lie Could Get the Parties
Married IL 10 wasn't for the Law
ycrs-Mrs Woods Evidence.

Courthouse Of Coleman against SahoeIS'
When court convened this morning the
defence introduced several witnesses
whose testimony was not Of any special
.mportancc. The deposition Of Mrs. WOOD
Of Richmond city. was then introduced
bv the defence. but objected 20 by the
plsintin. on the ground that II Vas not
evidence. After considerable argument
by the counsel. the court ruled not 10
admit the deposition for the present hnt
has not made final decision on that point
IL is understood that Dr. +. W. LOWE
r. prominent physician Of Lancaster. VIII
he nut on the stand by the plainuH IN
sebuttal but this is mere conjecture. IT IS
NOT safe to say what the outcome VIII
be. as both sides claim vantage ground
TIREsoME TRIAL.
LANCASTER. VA. Sept. A-Special.--
Yesterday was the ffth day OF the trldl
OF the breach Of promise case OF Gertrude
Coleman VS. l.. NJ. Sanders ana II was
a rainy and disagreeable day. The jury
were later getting here than usual ana
they ike Judge and lawyers snow upon
their faces the strain of the trial. Inc
face of the dofondent looks as II ne re-
allied. Into each life some ram must
fall. etc. A.
DR. Hubbard was again called TO me
stand. He brought his day book win
rim for the purpose Of fixing the date
when he was consulted by the defendant
and advised him not 10 marry. 40 seemed
that the doctor mad not entered all OF ms
visits upon the exact day they were mace
and hence there was some uncertainty
about It. -
TRUSTED HIS MEMORY.
The doctor said. The book does not
Ifs,ft !
date from memory.
The doctor insisted. however that the
advice was given between the first and
fifth Of April.
He was closely questioned as to what
ne said on the visit when Mr.. sanders
consulted him.
Dr Hubbard was examined many hours
and both sides seemed 70 think his testl-
mony would greatly affect the case.
mr. II x. Treakle. of White Stone. was
next examined He said IL knew the de-
PENDANT well and know on or about the
fourth of April last he consulted me ire
ouently about his trouble and l treated
him regularly. / think for this parucu-
lar trouble / prescribed for nm hrst
about the latter part Of March. think
he had a complication Of troubles. l
came 10 the conclusion he had a general
inflammation Of the bladder ana treated
him for the same. 0 have been treating
him ever since.
'eWould YOU" asked Mr.. Chinn. have
advised him 10 marry at that time.
..No sir. would not have advised him
90 marry. He never asked my advice
however. and l never mentioned this to
him"
There are several other witnesses 10 lie
examined. 1t is not likely the case viii
he given 10 the jury before Tuesday af-
ternoon or wednesday. Every question
and answer Of the physicians is being
written out by the attorneys for both
sides and slow progress Is made. ms
case again shows the necessity for the
Legislature providing for court stenos-
raphers.
DOCTORS TESTIFY.
LANCASTER, c. H.. VA, Sept. "a
special.-When Court opened this morn
ing TO resume the trial Of the Coleman
Sanders breach of promise suit DR..
Treckle was again on the stand, but
his words of great length and laundering
sound were too much for your CORE
spondent. and he believes for the jury.
However. he stated that Mr.. Sanders
had attended TO his business as usual and
II is likely that his friends did not know
that he was unwell, although he had in
fammation OF the bladder DR.. Treckle
was on the stand about live hours and
was closely questioned.
DR.. ]. w. Newbill was next examined,
and while referring to the symptoms
enumerated by the other physicians, three
at least he said abruptly: Il do not be-
lieve that there is a physician who could
state which alone of the diseases existed,
but all indicate a combination of diseases,
each of them requiring more thorough
examination
THREE TROUBLES.
The doctor then went into an explana-
lion OF the three supposed troubles and
cited cases where they have proved fatal
because of the marriage of the party. He
gave as his opinion this would have been
the possible result had Mr.. Sanders mar
ried
A recess was then taken for % min
utes. when Or. Newbil again took the
stand lie again said he did not think
MIR. Sanders would have been just to him
self or the young lady either to have
married. Il do not think a man afflicted
as he is and Of his age ought to take the
risk of marrying. 1 think IL would greatly
shorten his life. / think Mr.. Sanders ia
afflicted now and his condition now pro-
hibts his marrying.
Would YOU" asked Mr. Smith, do
anything that would iniure Mr.. Sanders
mo. sir, would not
IOiLp GEL lnLM mAhlAED.
'Did you tell pr. Lewis you could set
lie this entire matter by these parties Of
the suit getting married.
Il had a confidential t0lk with Or.
Lewis and only advised marriage because
j then knew the plaintiff knew of the
trouble"
This caused some excitement with the
witness and aroused considerable interest
In the courtroom. The witness said:
Eyes, / believe | could get the parties
married II il was not for the lawyers"
DR.. Newbill was asked If ne had made
any EFFORT 10 get the parties married He
said he had a secret in his breast that
he would not answer unless the Court
made him. Mr. Smith did not press him
and the matter was dropped.
In the re-cxaminatiOn the doctor said
that speaking of the parties marrying.
he would not oppose II il both parties
were now willing and II Mr. Sanders
would take the risk OF shortening his life.
The Court then adjourned.
PUBLIC OPINION
Your correspondent has interviewed
prominent citizens from ell parts OF the
county and the unanimous opinion is that
the plaintiff will recover damages
Miss Coleman and her mother are still
here Miss Coleman has not appeared in
Court except when she was examined
and during part OF the examination of the
defendant.
She has made fine impression on most
livery one.
HAWKS CONSPIRACY CASE.