The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-28
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There is, however, much morbid curl /
1sity displayed in the court room. This /
IS true in every sensational case, per-
aaps, but it is very noticeable at the
present time in the Morrison case and
seems to be increasing as the trial goes
On The Morrison case is about the only
topic Of conversation in the FL DORADO
homes and the first thing read in the
papers from out Of town is the report OF
the murder case and The comments on
the previous days proceedings. Sides are
taken, however. in the matter and more
than one household has had an animated
in the matter.
LITTLE PRISONER CONsULTs At
TORNEYS.
Judge Morrison and his daughter, Mrs
LLOYD Bright, sat in the court room yes
terday morning talking together about
the case. The little girl of Mrs. Ehler's
played around the two as they sat to-
gether eonversing, and the littfw one did
not realize in her childish talk and play
thai it was a momentous occasion in the
history Of the Morrison family.
During the greater portion of the morn
ing the attorneys for the defense sat in
the room Of The little prisoner IN confer
ence over the details of the case. The
door OF the cell was locked and no Sne
gained admittance as long as the attor-
neys We're with Miss Morrison.
These attorneys are making a gallant
fight for the life Of their prisoner. Every
inch OF the ground is contested and no
step is left undone that viii gain point
for the defense. Attorney Kramer leads
the attorneys for the little prisoner, and
during the entire case has proceeded with
the examination Of the jurors for the de-
tense. In this matter ne is a superior
man and in his pleasant manner usually
leads the man being examined to state
that he has an opinion or that he thinks
the penalty is too severe The other at
torneys surround Mr. Kraemer and make
suggestions as to how the case should
80 on.
MORRISON IS ENCOURAGED
Judge Morrison talked to a reporter for
the Eagle for some time yesterday morn
ing and expressed much hope for the
outlook for his daughters aoquittal. He
stated that he was feeling well and that
he felt sure that the attorneys were DO
ing everything in their power for his
cause. Judge Morrison received a letter
yesterday morning from Rev. W. T. Cor
don. a Baptist minister at Coldwater, eX-
pressing his sympathy in the case The
letter was rather long and Rev. Gordon
in sympa theGc terms stated his feelings
in the matter.
STILL ANOTHER DOUBLE.
He stated that on one Of his former
charges he had known a young lady by
the name OF Jessie Morrison, and from
her admirable disposition and character
he was determined to write to her father
He also said that he had been reading
very closely the accounts Of the case and
admired the forttude Of the prisoner an5
the night that the defense was making
Judge Morrison said about thu letter
eve do not know this man, but I an
sure that we do appreciate his feelings il
the matter"
CASTLE CALLS IT A BATTLE.
Mr. T. 0. Castle, the father Of OHr
I Castle, is in the court room nearly Al
The time and yesterday morning while
the court was not in session, sat in the
room conversing. Mr.. Castle IS an elderly
man, smooth shaver and bald-headed
He is slightly cross-eyed and looks at a
person with a peculiar expression. He Is
one Of the best citizens of Ell Dorado anl
has been here a number of years. H
originally came from Illinois and since
residing in FL Dorado has been in tn
undertaking business. For six years h
was deputy ounty clerk and for tw'
terms was county clerk He is a Repub
lican and has taken an active part in tn
affairs Of the county. He is much con
cerned about his son and sits with hin
during the court proceedings.
Mr. Castle talked pleasantly with hi
friends yesterday morning and to a re
porer for the Eagle he said: I'VE ar
very well satisfied as to the progress 0
the case OF course we knew that
would be a hard battle when it was be
gun. OF course you appreciate our feel
ings in the case and that we want to kee
up our end of the battle"
OLEN CASTLE BETTER
DIN Castle was in the court room a po1
ton of the time yesterday morning an
talked to County Attorney Brumback.
portion Of the time he was sitting alon
with his head on his hands. To re
porter for the Eagle he said; 81 am fee
, ing much better than I felt YESTERDAY
but I do not feel particularly wei now.
AT II o'clock court was opened by Judg
Shinn and Miss Morrison and her fathe
and sister, Mrs. Bright and child entere
the court room. Miss Morrison locke
about as usual and was dressed in blacl
with white collar. The defendant lool
ed a little paler than usual
OvERsTREET IS UNCERTAIN.
mr. Halford was brought out ana place
, i'm the jury box. M Tom Oversueet We
called as witness and was sworn. A
torney Kraemer did the questioning. il
3 asked:
do you know Juror Holford?'
YES. sir"
you knew him before June 22?"
r eyes, sir.
did you ever hear Mr.. Holford spea
about this case2'
yes, sir"
'U-hen was that?'
after the preliminary trial There vi
a crowd Of us discussing the case ar
Mr Hoiford was :n the crowd.
Di5 Nr HoIford express an opinion
"I thinl- So"
'was his opinion against the defe
o dante"
Oveuuled.
"Wast the general opinion against Il
- DEFENDANT
did 3Ir Holford state that Miss $40
rison should he hung2
"T dont recoliect
y THAT'S am said Mr.. Eraemer
aIr. Brumoaok. county attorney. aske
you do not know whether Mr. -
ford expressed any such opinion or p,
= thsne"