The Washington times., 1902-09-28

opiHion Ol the respondent, George Klein
is sane and possessed of his proper
faculties.
Willing to Be Examined.
80. That he is advised, and believes
the facts so to be. that Klein is perfect
ly willing. If and when proper applica-
tfon shall be made, to submit to an ex-
animation as to the question of his lu-
macy before tribunal legally instituted
according to the laws of this Common
wealth. That he is not willing to be
deprived of his liberty and transferred
from this State to Maryland by the
means inaugurated, and which are being
prosecuted. II not with the intent, surely
laws of this State
When Colonel Saith reached that part
OF the paper wherein the sheriff, 1t is
alleged, stated that "Dr. J. Percy Wade.
the superintendent of the board of man
ayers. had several interviews with the
respondent relative to the apprehension
of Klein, stating that money was no
object and that he would pay any
amount Of money for his apprehension, :"
every eye in the court room was fixed
upon him The colonel read with force
and the information came as a thunder
clap to those about. Upon concluding
he asked that Sheriff Palmer be made
to swear to that paper, and that it be
allowed to be placed on file as evil
dence. Instantly Assistant District At
torney Sopher, of Baltimore, and his as
sociate counsel, Messrs. Machen and
Moncure, were on their feet protesting
vigorously.
"You honor" said Mr.. Sopher, that
is not evidence. We do not propose to
accept here as evidence everything that
persons say
Court Reserves Decision.
Counsel for the defense then insisted
that it should be allowed to go in as
evidence, and Judge Love, after con-
sidering the matter, announced that
he would decide about the matter later.
Matters were becoming somewhat
heated when the defense put on their
first witness during the hearing in the
person of Miss Matilda Klein. sister
OF the murderer. She was cross exam
ined by Colonel Smith.
Colonel Smith asked the witness how
often she had seen her brother since he
had come home, and followed that UP BY
asking her as to what, in her opinion,
was the matter with his mental ca
pacities. Instantly counsel for the State
Of Maryland were on their feet ad-
the witness not to answer and
vigorous objections to the ques-
sisted that the witness answer to his
question was imperative, as it. would
have to be a part Of the court records,
while the opposing attorneys denied that
In closing his remarks on the matter
District Attorney Sopher stated that the
sanity OF the man had absolutely moth
ing to do with the case. I'VE came
here" said he. ''to bring George Klein
back to our State, where he was SEN
fenced to stay in the State asylum for
murder. The fact of his being either
sane or mentally depressed does not
concern us whatever. Should you, your
lonor, consent to hear the opinion of
he family on Klein's condition. why it
would be impartial for the reason that
We have no witnesses here to prove to
he contrary. II your honorable court
,annot take the findings of the courts
If the city Of Baltimore as evidence that
he man was guilty, then we have no
light to the man" After an argument
extending over an hour Judge Lowe up
held the Maryland officials.
Court Adjourned Until Monday.
The closing arguments in the case were
hen heard. District Attorney Sopher
.ook the first opportunity, and In clear
roice laid the details In the case before
he court. He was followed by Judge
Pelham, who, being the junior counsel.
,poke briefly, and then came his col