The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

his attorneys have already announced that they will not put in a defense at this time.
 Dr. J. NJ. Shannon, who was present at the examination of the murdered girls body was on the witness stand to-day. He followed closely along the line of tes- timony given by Dr. Buteau, and declared it as his opinion that Lillian died from blows on the head and not from stran- gulation. Then MT Bennett asked:
 ''Is it not possible, doctor, that all the evidences of hanging may be absent and vet that death may have been caused by hanging?"
 "Yes, that is possible" was the reply.
 's'Then. all the evidences being absent in this case does not necessarily prove that death was not caused by hanging?'
 That might be-"
 "Then that fact destroys your reason for saying that death was not caused by hanging?"
 Tt does in a measure"
 Prosecuting Attorney Allen tried to have the witness justify this statement, which was in direct conflict with other medical testimony given in the case, and was partially successful.
 Dr. Eastman, who was Ihe neAI WIta Ifa ness, gave very damaging testimony. lie stated positively that Lillian died or meningitis induced by blows on the head, and he secuted the idea or deaIn DelnS
 Brandes passes his time during the long scientific examination reading the news papers. He reads every line aoout the case that he can procure, ana lrequehliy requests newspaper men to bring nm a paDer Although the proceedings were somewhat dull to the lobby throughout the day. there is always something crop ping up to connect the leather club rest ing on the Judges desk with the little mound in the graveyard where lies the l3-year- victim of the tragedy. It Is brought up when the prosecuting attor- nev will. in the middle of series of ques- lions calmly ask, Would these cond1- tions apply doctor, to a girl 13 years oid?'
 The leather club which Brandes carried to use on burglars or highwaymen that he might meet in the Berkeley wilds fig ured very prominently several times to- day. It was handed to the doctor, with the question, Would an 5 lns5IunenI o., n%ke % this have caused the wound? and the answer would invariably be that just such an instrument would most certainly cause wounds similar to those found on the head of poor Lillian.
 The examination will probably end to- morrow. ProsecAtin Attorney Allen said to-day that the State had nearly finished its case and that 1t will conclude to-mor- row Attorney Sawyer, who is associated with the defense, said tonight that they will not waste any time making a de- fense in the Justices Court. We are confident that Brandes will be held to answer" said the attorney and we see no use in covering the ground twice. We have a good defense, but we do not think it advisable to make it at this time. In the Superior Court we shall be prepared to show the innocence of the accused"
 Mrs. Brandes is still as uncommunica- tive as ever in the County Jail. She per sistently declines to discuss her affairs or those of her husband with newspaper men, and gives to all the same answer, What is the use of paying an attorney and not following his advice? He has or dered me to say nothing"
 Mrs. Brandes, however, has shown at times an inclination to defend her hus- band. She admits that she chastised Lillian and has made the remark, Al is innocent" to Jailer White. It is not yet certain what use will be made of the woman as witness, or whether she will be called by the prosecution or the de- fense. The proof of the legality of her marriage is still kept in the background by both the prisoners, who decline to dis cuss the matter. Should she preserve her present frame of mind there is no doubt that she will not turn States evidence.