The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-05
and Jones said he had deceived his attor-

and Jones said he had deceived his attor-
ncy.
A statement made by Jones to his present
counsel. Mr.. Battle, was read. Melvin Dai-
berg, of Patrick's counsel. began the read
ing of the papcr. but had some difficulty in
decipherins it. and Patrick took up the
reading and finished 1t.
his Is the first time that Patrick's voice
has been heard in court. In the statement
Jones alleged that Patrick killed Rice.
Gave Rice sapOliO to Weaken Him.
At the afternoon session Jones said he
saw Captain Baker at the house Of deten-
ton after his first statement to Mr.. Battle
Captain Baker said at that time that he
believed Jones told faiSehood when he
had said Rice had signed the Patrick
will when he was sleepy. Jones said Captain
Baker did not say that the handwriting ex-
perts had pronounced the will forgery.
when did you make the statement that
you could get the old man to sign any
papers when he was dopy'?''
about the first Of the year.
What did you say you gave him to make
him dopy?"
Il said gave him sapoio to weaken him.
said that to Captain Baker,
Did Not Say Mercury Killed Him.
when you made this statement to AS
sistant District Attorney Garvan." said Mr.
Moore, picking up a typewriter document.
that the death of Mr.. Rice was due to
chloroform?"
II did not say witness said, that the
death was due to chloroform. because was
not satisfied that it was. But l told hin,
that chloroform had been used"
WAS 1t not the understanding at the time
that Mr.. Rice had died from mercuriaI
poisoning?"
Il don't know what Mr.. Osborne thought.
I told him that Mr.. Rice had been mur-
dered; that chloroform had been used, and
/ told him that Mr.. Rice had taken mer-
curial tablets. left it to the District At
torney to decide what caused DEATH
Witness Does Not Spare Himself.
MIR. Moore next cross-examined Jones on
his testimony given during this hearing re-
garding the first visits of Patrick.
when did Patrick make the proposition
to you to write the bogus letter which Pat
rick wanted to place in evidence?
"On the second or third visit"
"And you Immediately fell in with the
proposition"
II did; yes
use his right name. He called himself
Smith. did he not?''
yes
ION the proposition of this stranger, you
were willing to commit a felony?"
Il did not exactly know it was q felony"
ut was part of a scheme to steal $500, 600
from Rice, was it not?"
Il knew forgery was crime, but I did
not know the writing Of the letter would in
volve forgery
But you were willing to sell your old en-
ployar and benefactor to this stranger for
5000"
II vas to Mr. Patrick: yes"
The valet then corrected Mr.. Moore to
the extent of telling him that tho stipulated
price was $3.50
"patrick VIII" Might Be Genuine.
Jones was cross-examned at length ON
the so-called Patrick will.
Can you swear that Rice did not sign
the will?"
II cannot swear to that, but I saw the
will shortly before Mr.. Rices death. 1t
was signed then but not witnessed"
"Can you swear that Short and Meyer did
not witness this will of June 80 in Rice's
presenCe?"
Il can swear that they did not witness
it on June 50.
Never mind that" said Mr.. Moore. "Can
you positively swear the will was not wit
messed by Meyer and Short in Mr.. Rice's
presence?"
II cannot" replied the witness.
Adjourned until Tuesday next.