The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-06
VIVA TESTIF|FS
AGAINST HAZARD
Letters to Her In Which Alleged
Bigamist Signed Himself
Loving Husband" Read.

Samuel G. Hazard Hargreaves, the
alleged bigamist who is on trial be-
fore Judge Brooks, yesterday had the
pleasure, or discomfort, of hearing a
large number of letters read to the jury.
These were missives he had written to
his alleged wife, No. 2, better known as
viva Estelle Kirkpatrick, and to her
parents.
They were filed with endearing ex-
pressions and terms of flowing husband
and "dutiful son" were numerous.
Mrs. Viva kirkpatrick Hargreaves, the
complaining witness, was on the stand
during the greater part of yesterdays ses-
sion. In a straightforward, modest man
ner she told of her mountaineering with
Hargreaves or Hazard, and her alleged
marriage to him in st. Paul in March of
last year.
Until DR.. Burfield, the latest wife, ap-
peared on the scene their married life
was happy and, although there had been
an occasional quarrel there was little to
disturb their married life.
Her story was strong one, fortified by
documentary evidence, and cross examf
nation failed to shake It,
Efforts to pry into her alleged past"
were ruled out by the court.
Father and Mother Testify.
Mrs. Hargreaves' father and mother,
and q number Of other witnesses testi-
fed to the defendant having referred to
her as his wife.
The letters are the strongest evidence,
and 1t is not known what the attitude
OF the defense towards them Will be.
The trial Is attracting a great deal Of
interest, and the attendance Of women
is unusually large. Many of these re-
manned standing through both sessions.
for the small court room of Judge Brooks
can accommodate few persons.
Hazard did not appear worried. Be
hind him sat Dr. Linda Burfield, wife
No. g. and they often had suggestions
to make to George Stiles, who conducted
the cross examination. DR.. Burfeld made
frequent notes during the taking of the
testimony.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick, the mother, takes a
great interest in the trial. She follows
everything closely. She was very much
concerned at times when the cross ex-
animation was of a character to reflect
upon the character of her daughter, and
she would whisper shame" to the women
seated near by.
There will be no session today, for an
adjournment was taken at s o'clock to 10
o'clock Monday morning.
s. Clay Gilbert, a music teacher, was
the first witness called yesterday. He
was acquainted with DR.. Linda Burfeld
and defendant. He had been called to
ness a marriage ceremony. The contract
ing parties were Dr. Linda Burfeld and
Samuel c. Hargreaves. He identified his
signature as a witness on the papers.
Viva Tells Her Story.
Viva Kirkpatrick Hargreaves, the al
legged wife No 2, was the second witness.
when was the first time you visited
Minneapolis" she was asked.
Last March"
Where did you come from?"
when did you leave there?''
March 6. / reached st. Paul the next
Were you met by this defendants"
What name did you know him by?'
Samuel c. Hargreaves." -,
when did you learn of another name?"
NOV. 49,"
What was you reason for going to st.
Paul?'
ITO marry him"
What was the purpose of that?
''To keep the marriage quiet.
She had understood that he did not
wish his employers to know he had as
sumed the additional burden of a wife.
Upon arriving in st. Paul Hargreaves
left for an hour Then he went to the
court house, to Court Commissioner Gal
lick's Office.
Estate what took place"
HE said to Mr. Gallick: Make it short,
old man; were in a hurry. The only
ones present were the stenographer and
one man We were then married.
"Were you pronounced man and WIFE
by Mr. Gallick?''
1--WE were"
A paper had been handed her by Mr..
GaIlick, but Hargreaves assumed posses
sion of it. She had never asked to see
her certificate Of marriage The witness
testified to the usual marriage questions