The Washington times., 1901-12-05
SHARP TILTS AT BONNIE TRIAL.
Continued from First Page.)

Gould's strictures,on the smallness of the
specimen submitted by the witness 1t
measured about three fourths OF an inch
in length. The doctor said that the mi
croscopic test ora thread was as val
liable as using the whole piece from
which it was taken. He used the micro
scope more to develop the existence of
dried blood than the quantity of it.
Doctor, asked Mr.. Gould. "supposing
all the blood had been washed out of the
garment, could you have discovered traces
of blood?"
Certainly not"
DIR. Ruffin refused to determine the age
of any of the blood stains.
Mr. Gould's next question was hypo-
thetical one.
I'VE Will suppose the velvet collar had
been clutched by a bloody hand. In such
an instance would the blood have pene-
trated to the lining?"
Il think it would replied the Witness
retiring.
The Examination in Jail.
DIR. Shute, who has been engaged in the
practice of medicine for fourteen years.
and is the visiting physician at the jail,
examined Mrs. Bonine Immediately after
she was brought to that institution. He
said he found numerous bruises on her
lower limbs, as well as scratches on her
hands, which appeared TO him to nave
been made by finger nails. When asked
his opinion as to the manner in which
the bruises were received he said;
in struggle: l think that is the most
probable explanation of their presence
All through the EXAMINATION OF Dr.
shute Mr. Could constantly confronted
him with the testimony the physician had
offered relative to this subject before the
grand jury. From the doctors evidence
it seemed as though he has had change
of mind regarding this matter since his
first examination of Mrs. Bonine.
You Of course knew of this struggle
doctor" interrogated the District Attor-
ney prior to your examination. Did you
not read about it in the daily papers
The witness admitted he had. He said
that from the position of the bruises on
Ler limbs he could not accept them As
tine esult of falling on fiat surface
Former Testimony Recalled
Let us look into the testimony you
gave before the grand jury observed Mr..
Gould. is not this your answer to
question as to the bruises?'
Mr.. Gould then quoted as follows:
From the way she spoke of her struggle
with Ayres 1 do not consider it salts
factory explanation of the bruises"
''oh, 1 have changed my opinion since
them" returned the doctor, coolly.
Then it is simply mental operation
with you?" broke in Mr.. Gould.
Dr. shute pronounced the whole affair
battling and mysterious.
1T has gotten down to a matter OF
theory with you. is that it ?" was asked.
The witness said yes He didn't know
whether 1t was possible for a man to in
fiict the bruise while holding pistol in
his hand.
Mr. Gou'' hute if the bruises
could Pr aeeu led in making
her es, le DR.. shute
was abo ar fas-.sss said
quickly. usny ir that
question"
He'll get HIS
laughed Mr.. Gould
''1f the Government een
sure we won't, retorted e.
DR.. Shute said he fennd Ma
fragile, anaemic creature, WI,
bruises about her head or particles
powder in her hair.
Have you ever talked with Mr. Gould
or Mr.. Taggart about this case?" enquired
Mr.. Douglass.
Mr.. Could thought he saw an opening
and lost no time in taking advantage Of
it. Did you ever converse with Mrs
Bonine on the topic?" he asked.
Not about the case" declared the wit
ness. except when l made my examina-
tion OF her
Maurice Bonine Tcstifes.
The air of belIigerency displayed by the
opposing lawyers in their examination of
DR. Fry again came to the surface when
the last witness was put on the stand
When the clerk called the name OF Maui
rice Gerald Benine a hush fell on the
crowded court room. and everyone lean
ed forward with an air of expectancy.
thinking some sensational testimony
would be given by the son of the woman
whose fate depends on the twelve men
who were to listen to him. Maurice Bo-
nine was sixteen last month, but his at
ttude is that of profound seriousness,
more in keeping with one twice his years.
The fun, rosy face Of the boy was very
solemn as he mounted the stand and he
kept his wistful browl eyes, obscured by
glasses, fixed on his mother during the
whole course Of his testimony He an
swered all the questions propounded to
him promptly and without shade Of ner-
vousness. He said up 10 last May he had
resided al the Kenmore for the past two
and half years. except when he went
away for the summer He, with his parents
and brother Chesleigh, occupied rooms 60
and % in the Kenmore Annex, the boys
sleeping in number 20. When asked rs to
how he spent his time at night he said.
"Chcslcgh and / used to study in our
rooms in the evening with mama, Who as
sisted US"
Il object to all this" said Mr.. Gould
scornfully.
Il think we ought to be allowed" pro-
tested Mr.. Fulton. Ito show the care and
devotion Mrs. Bonine gaze her boys. This
is especially pertinent in view OF the rela-
lions she is alleged to have sustained with
another"
Mr. GouId's Objection Sustained
There is no issue here exclaimed
Judge Anderson, testify. THE Govern
ment has not charged the defendant with
any neglect of her children. The objec-
lion is sustained"
Young Maurice then told of his move
ments the night of the shooting. After
visiting a friend in the neighborhood he
went TO his room about eleven o'clock and
wet to bed. His mother came in a few
minutes later and prepared to do the
same Il was lying in bed said Maurice.