The age-herald., 1898-01-28
JEANETTE TRAIL
 ON THE STAND She Tells ths Story of Her Alleged SG-
 daCtiOn. ENGAGED TO JAMES SUTHER
Says He Accomplished His Purpose Un-
 der Promise of Marriage.
TOLD HER TO BE READY AT ANY TIME
Bought Her Six Dresses, Hat and Other Pres ents--Mss Wilkes Appeared on the Scene and She 0bjected--He
 Ceased His Visits.

One of the most sensation cases which has ever been aired in the courts Of this county is now being tried in the criminal court before Judge Greene.
 James Suther, the defendant in the case, is charged with the seduction of Jeanette Frail, an unmarried woman, under prom ise of marriage.
 The principals in the case are well known residents of this county and the scene or the alleged seduction is laid at Wylam, a small mining town near Ensley.
 When the case was called yesterday the court room was crowded to its utmost ca pacity, standing room being at premium. About thirty witnesses were in attend- ance. The state is represented by Assist ant Solicitor Hugh Morrow, Circuit So- licitor Charles Ferguson and Attorney John T. Shugart, while Attorney Dan A. Greene is looking after the interest of the defendant.
 There was some delay in selecting the jury, both sides excusing number or jurymen. The witness were sworn and put under the rule. The first witness called Was Miss Frai She is an trractive young lady and gave her age at seventeen called was Miss Frail. She is an attractive black dress and wore large hat with brown feathers.
 Miss Trail On the Stand.
 She took the stand and told her story in a straightforward manner. Several times during it's recital she burst into tears. She said in substance:
 .'I first met the defendant at my home in Wylam in May, 1896. He introduced himself. I became engaged to him in June, 1896. He came to see me once week at first and later was allowed to come to see me twice week on regular nights. He gave me an engagement ring, and also loaned me several set rings to wear In November he gave me six dresses, a hat and pair of gloves and bracelet, and told me he was having a wedding dress made for me which would be of white satin. He also spoke of build ing a house for us to live in, and said that I should be ready at any time, as he was liable to come for me at any moment.
 Accomplished His Purpose.
 "In the latter part of January, 1897. he was at my home and accomplished his purpose. He hugged and kissed me and told me that we were so nearly married that 1t would make no difference. My mother came into the room and suspicion ed something was wrong and remarked to him if that was the conduct that was being carried it would have to be car ried on somewhere else. He told me to appear angry that such a thing was sus- picioned, and I did.
 We moved to Bessemer on Feb. 15. He came to see me after we moved to Besse- mer, but began to talk about Miss Wilkes, and spoke of quitting. I objected to him going to see Miss Wilkes, as I did not think it was right for him to do so. He told me I would have to run a race with Miss Wilkes and I told him I did not think I should have to run a race with anybody.
 Gave Back Engagement Ring.
 "He asked me to give him back his rings. which I did, but there was nothing said of breaking off. On the 9th of March 1897, he stopped coming to see me. I went with him often to his sisters. Her child ren called ''auntie." He told them to do so. as it would soon be- He married Miss Wilkes. I have entered suit for $2O,- GOO damages"
 Miss Frail was being cross-examined when court adjourned and will again take the stand when court convenes this morn ing.