The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-06
SAYS GODS FINGER POINTS
TOMORTENSEN AS MURDERER
James Sharp Tells How the Almighty Revealed to
Him the Slayer of Jimmy Hay
Also Saw Vision Trail Of Blood From Victims Wouuds-Widow
on the Stand-Day Of Sensations in Court
INA PERFECT FLOOD Of ser

n
aoraI testimony. Peter MortenseR
-esrrrday experienced the crisis IN
ts- trial for life. He was prepared for
o. Even when confronted by the widow
fr.e alleged victim and ne father
s-.4r tho first giving i'm a weird
monotone the story Of her last meeting
nm earth with the man of her heart,
and the other pouring forth the most
bitter words. perhaps. that an accused
man ever was compelled 60 listen 10.
Peter MortenEen betrayed not the
slightest emotion. but sat through &c
sr with his gaze directed towards the
witness chair. calmly chewing gum.
When the large east door Of the court
room swung open in the morning. and
There entered a woman. small in sta
frre Young 'n years. attired in widow s
woods and with grief written I'M am
tho deep Tnas>0f her countenancc. a
nrsr or expectation fell over the tre-
mrn6aus crowd that had gathered.
Mrs. Hay on the Stand.
Scarcely a movement was perceptible
during the short time required for Mrs.
lanes r. HAY 10 relate her expert
fn~rs on the fatal night that robbed
her or husband and protector. She told
her story boo faint syllables. almost in
audible from The reporters table. but
bore no braveIy through the ordeal and
vas out of The court room on the arm
OF brother before she gave way TO
her feelings.
only one point that Mrs. Hay might
have testified GO was ruled out. all
though each and every statement made
Dr. her met with the strongest opp6-
s't0r from the defense. The objections
able statement was The reason given
TO her by Mr. Hay why he went "a
WrrtenSpus house for the money that
rIght The fact that he did 20 and
PIE fact that he did not return arc IN
mo record.
Then the father. well along in years
IN striking contrast 20 the timid. deli
rate little woman who preceded him
gr1ra t0 some Of the most astounding
statements ever heard I'm temple OF
ustire I'm a voice that at times re-
sounded through the chamber like a
jesth-kneIL and again was calm and
d.spassiouate. he repeatedly pro-
r0J1CPl his accusation Of murdeI
against Peter Nortensen.
Said God Revealed It.
10 Evorr that Cod had revealed %
Sim the guilt of MortenEeu and told
Dim bow 10 prove the horrible deed
Hs sRrre that he had seen i'm a vision
trail ~ blood poured from tho
wounds 0f his son. leading from a rail-
road track INTO q field beyond.
These statements were not voIun-
TERED Studi1usIy did James SHARP
-r 90 avoid the subject Of revela ton
and iu5- re sfudiousIy did the attor-
rsys for tho defense seek 20 wiring Do AL
FROM him. That they succeeded there
can be- ro doubt.
n -fu not DENY that these were Tho
words OF God. rare nor anywhere else
win not deny 80 when 7 meet God ir
The next World cried James sharp.
Meanwhile the large representation
ri. rsEr--ava5 humanity in the room
listened i7 lead silence to the words
7s though they were Witnessing somC
E-sst drama. as. indeed. they were
Many an eys was wet. so fervent was
tho tons of Mr. sharp and so SINGERS
was no. apparently. In his remarkable
r' e-ef0uv
Peter Nrr-rnspn was the least moved
~ ri. i7 .nr room.
Story Of the Widow.
t-g.a Sharp Hay. widow Of jane
+ Bay. WAS the first witness cafet
yesterday morning. District ATTORNEY
E'11r -0 ORDER not 70 weary the wit
T.,5. asked her almost Immediately a.
"f-1 return 1f her husband from wOrl
-H -a -.Er- Of Dec rs. She testified
es
a7. after placing his hat and coat on
'.s' sa- down 10 supper. This suppe
consisted OF a small quantity Of cole
', mutton. not biscuits and jam.
A.7- t-a HEor meal. she stated. Sir
went t1 -he stove and put som'
r- -rr fire. then left the house, th'
OF bis departure being S.t5.
IFS. Hav just before your husban,
roI rr7- evening. YOU may STATE
Far PEI told YOU where he was 60
~ Vow don't answer that please.
r1e1 SIR Elriuor. anticipating an
Ho0 from the defense.
objection came and was on thu
sounds of le8rsay. fncompeteucy an,
fa-7G-r. TO was Overruied an.
witness rep ed amrmstiveIy.
STATE where he said he was going
-aaer1n By the defense. Overruled
Hay Went 20 Mortensen's.
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