New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-01
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
MRS. HAINES ON THE STAND
SAYS SHE WAS ALWAYS KIND TO DEAD
CHILD AND TRIED TO AMUSE HER.
THE RARy HAD WEAK ANKLES SHE DE
CLAREs. AND OFTEN FELL DOWN
cruising HERSELF

Mount Holly, March 31.-Mrs May f.
pa;,es went nm the witness stand this morning
to tell her version of the life and death OF ner
stepchild Gwendolin whose death she Is ac-
cused of causing She wore new picture nat
and carried bouquet of American beauty fuses
and violets She showed no signs OF nervous
ness When asked her name she responder
firmly and clearly.
Mrs Haines said that she was marrieo on
July o. 1899, and traced her life to December 80
1890, when Gwendolin came to live with her-
The examination then proceeded in part as 1oi-
lows:
her? Al wouldn't let any have her l loved
her and wanted her and It; de sbs die ny nome
Q-When was Howard. jr born? h had 10 nave nave
Some one to help me with Gwendon, but after
that assumed sole charge. s,s first came to
YOU? AYes she had cold and s she b ~as ha il
sick. used sterzed cream IN the nope 'Na' -
"S omw 14aHe Was the condition of Gwsndons
ciai shoes made for her. ,h,,,
DID she fan much? She fell a1ss Hsr
Skin was Very thin and delicate and 1 ras,n very
inmp. always did all could for the injuries and am
when discoloration arose used a ynss Or Weller
after Gwendolin had bad fall downstairs ne 'oiu
0WHow did You battle Gwendolin? Al al,
ways prepared for it first and placed soe
Odd Gwendolin ever show any temper A.
Odd she scream without cause? Are hen
ly. Although annoying bore WITH her n Oh
seen her knock her head upon the wall ""e' ~
o@Whsn did you first notice conyulsion? Al
In the fall when she cutting her teeth;
would battle her in hot water at once: She ma haa
four before her death once wrapped her IN sot;
wet blanket. as it seemed TO have the same ehec'
Odd you ever take her to the doctor? A-Yes
sir; to Dr. Weller wanted 20 ho t "u accnnnt FOR
the swollen condition Of her s hsaa anx bottles? A
She did and was once badly cut en- me a1d f
on the bed and carpet. This occurred shortly pc
fore Gwendon died. Besides this Gwendonn l had
the the i wheoping cough kept Gwendolin from him
for fear she would contract IT, as Ieared IN; IN heI
CHOW many times did Gwendolin fall down
stairs? Did you eyer push ner ,, cow Mrs Haines
showed any excitement). She fell once when Nellie
Richards was with me. She always nurt heFseil On
Q~What was your condition through the winter ter
Of 1922 n Al was ye not ms sha and at hys
tericai / felt depressed ana melancholy. and fire.
qoMBd Vou ever correct Gwendolin? Al did.
o-How? Asometimes spanked he bs- ana nc bon on
room for an hour. 1 have Slapped her fingers. On
SLAPPED both hands n for onc FnlRf
felt slipper These are the only corrections nave
o,LWhat We're your feelings toward Gwendolin !?
Al cared great deal for the Sn he TO nave
Every 'f luxury other children did
Odd you treat her kindly? Al never tne a 20
Sing to- her and play with her, end 1 tried to
amuse her as best could alWays rofh ala her
oD Gwendolin ever have any canFsd on BY
broken bottle Once she faI nearly downstairs . and
badly 6eore her her Death and previous to
Hanes's departure for me west All d'ia9io" ~