The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-01-26

~ hhe % JhHl NuhN NOilNiN
the following day, but, alas, IL was too late
The ,doGssrs differed " 70 the cause Q
death. There was a public cutlery agsins
young Matthew. based upon his evil char
acter, certain apprehension expressed
was the sole benefciary' The Distriot
Attorney, playing TO the gallery, issueo
q bench warrant against him. n officer'
were In charge Of the house. was an hou'
"A bad thing in a clock but w,iss in a man.
However, neither young Matthew mol
I was alarmed. stood high In the est.
nation Of the community; II was. though
both right and honorable that ] shouid
busy myself with the defence OF my pupil
| And that defence was well worked out
with the aid Of tho most skilful lawyer
DO you know why an allbl is so often
resorted TO In vain? IL Is because II Is tho
best possible defence only when sustained
by intelligent, reputable. unintereeted per
ready to swear that young Matthew was
with me, a full mile away. at the time when
the crime, II any crime there was, must
have been committed.
Trial day came, without attempt at
p~ostponement by us and ! took my sea, I'm IN
defendant and by the side Of his attorney;
Well do I recall the, scene; the dignifed
Judge, the alert clerk at the desk beneath
him, the blind old crier to the right, I'M
pressive. motionless. On the table at
which the prosecution officers sat were the
various exhibits; a chart Of the house, the
bed clothing. the brass clock, with hands
still marking the hour Of four -.
Il knowed l had seen you afore.' cried
Jake somewhat ~irrelevantly.
But Spoor was addressing himself TOO
much even to notice the interruption.
when young Matthew saw the clock,
he continued, 1he clutched. his lawyers
arm, convulsively, whispering, Take 1t
away, take IL away The man turned to
me, troubled, shocked.
is there something In the case ] have not
been told?' oh, no.. no. reiterated,
young Matthew himself, by a strong effort,
Joining with me.
but the incident had an IN effect on the
attorney, who more than once repeated
might ruin the case. His words had a re-
straining effect on young Matthew. who
pulled himself together and even grew
hippant in bearing as the peoples case
IT was barely enough to put him on his
defence. 1t was shown that he was dis
sipated; that no had made certain mystic
rious promises regarding the speedy pay
ment Of his many debts; tina footprints
resembling his had been found In the alley
hat his step on the stairs had been recog-
nized by one Of the rvants that after
noon about 1 o'clock, at which time, the
experts testified, the death had occurred.
against this. we had the evidence OF a
dozen persons OF unimpeachable character
including myself, that at that hour he had
been at my home and indeed had been con-
t~inuously with me from IL in the morning
until seven in the evening. When our law
yer had disclosed this defence In his opening
I believe that every one in the court room
was confident Of al acquittal.
young Matthew himself was u first
witness. He bore himself manfully. max
ing a good appearance. In a sympathetic
way he told the story Of his lie with his
dear grandparent, who had been more than
father TO him.
at was good; Il was great. When asked
generally as 10 his ~culpabLity or possible
connection with the crime. his declaration
Of innocence came back In full rich tones.
Still the lawyer persisted, not leaving a
loophole OF time. Enclosed by denial.
"''Where were you at IL O'Clock? he asked.
a with my tutor, Mr.. Spoor, at his home.
Al AZ O'Clock, at 4. at 2. at 3, al ",
THE same answer In each instance,
strong, reassuring, save the last. There
II seemed TO me that the young man fall
tered. that there was a shade OF falslty
in his tones. i looked around In sudden
disnay; but pshaw, 20 % had noticed
the difference, II existing, doubtless had
imagined Il. And 80, at 1 O'Clock. when
the direct examination ended and the court
the usual RECESS, there was oonhdence
our side In client, lawyer and friend.
Il twig," said Jake. with his finger on
his nose
Spoor looked at the hospital steward in
a blank sort Of way. and then went on.
This confidence shone from young
Matthew when he again took the stand
10 endure a searching cross examination.
even looked over Ia the clock and smiled
AZ II In defiance oi that which he had feared.
The Dis,rict-Astorney handled him
gloves from the frst Livery
secret detail of his life was laid bare all
The evil hidden motives which might induce
n man 30 commit murder M such a CASE we're
made manifest.
Naked Ice stood photographed before
the court an unalghtly picture, ! must
admit. one which seemed 10 sn OF an M
fiueuoe Of distrust ! know ulAt i wac
that I~Oplr wer" drawing away
from me- az II they dreaded 20 touch one
" ho had D~en the tutor OF such "A man,
Then the District Attorney went over
every second ~ the DAY ~ the murder AZ
with a hustOOth Coinb. over and 0Ncr
young Matthew wac forced % explain lusl
Nh.r. be- va. just shat he ~as doing al
this time OF thai until, little by httle ds-
c~TeIanoios besan 10 appear ana 70 oOinbniv,
and hs grew oouiusau. Our laNyuf ~aS
on hS fosi almost continuously lhtsrposlhs
every deyio. ~ hL Az ~ give hs client a
breathing sIsl.
sIt xas . hard ordeal, agd ] SN glad
lnds.d, When the District Attorney turl.d
10 come unlmporAnt drtAus - Il thai sub-
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