The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-06
COLLINS MUST TESTIFY
AGAINST BOSOM FRIEND
Guilty Bank Cashier Will Take
Stand To-Day and Answer
Calling Questions.
BROWNS WIFE IN COURT
Accompanied by Her Son, She OBJ
serves Scenes for First Time
Attorneys Quarrel.
BROWNS WIFE IN COURT

Mrs. Walter Brown appeared yesterday
afternoon in Federal Court for the first
time since the trial of her husband, who is
charged with being a conspirator in the
Elkhart bank wreck, began over a week
ago. She was accompanied by her son Gill
bert and Mrs. George Briggs, Of Elk
hart. The party sat just inside the railing
of the court, well to the rear, whence they
followed the proceedings during the after
noon.
The appearance of Mrs. Brown and her
son in the courtroom was unexpected, and
for the moment caused a stir of interest
among court visitors. 1t had been an
nounced that Mrs. Brown would not attend
the trial of her husband. While she did not
betray in her attractive face during the
progress of the trial any sign of emotion.
she appeared greatly careworn, and the ex-
preston of her dark eyes told of the ner-
vous strain under which she is subjected.
Mrs. Brown is a sister of Mrs. Brodrick,
but is of a darker type of beauty, with
much more coloring in her face. She is also
a sister of w. L. Collins, cashier of the de-
funct bank, who pleaded guilty several
weeks ago and who gave damaging evidence
in the Brodrick trial. He is also expected
TO be the main witness of the prosecution
of Walter Brown.
RESENT KETCHAMS PRODDING.
Gilbert Brown, who was with his mother
yesterday, is home from Culver Military
Academy during the spring vacation. He
was attired in his military suit and sat
Immediately in front of Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Briggs, often whispering to the former
and smiling.
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long trial was made yesterday owing to the
long cross-examination of Teller Thomas
by Attorney w. A. Ketcham, of the de-
fense. Mr.. Thomas was placed on the stand
at the opening of court yesterday morn
ing and asked a single question by the
prosecution. after which cross-examination
was taken up by Ketcham, who kept up an
irksome prodding throughout the remainder
of the day. The cross-examination was not
concluded until shortly before o'clock last
night.
During the day Judge Anderson often
demonstrated with the defense for conduct
ing the examination so slowly. He finally
declared that unless more haste was made
a night session of the court will be held. He
also raised an objection to the labs
which Lawyers Healing and ketcham in
variably took at each other when occasion
presented.
LIE is PASSED IN COURT.
The climax in these tits occurred before
adjournment, when Mr.. Ketcham accused
the prosecution of Withholding bank books
from the use of the defense, declaring that
to be one reason why they could not hasten
their cross-examination. Mr.. Healing arose
and Indignantly protested that the accusa.
tion was false
Judge Anderson interposed and quelle6
the dispute.
Only once during the long cross-exami-
nation did the proceedings tend to eniver
the court. This came near the close of the
afternoon. when Lawyer Ketcham went
| into an analysis of Browns personal ac-
count on the books of the National Manu-.
| featuring Company.
! He sought to. show Browns credits
along with his debts as justification ot
| the expenditures. Then Mr.. Healing land
| ed a blow on this testimony when ht
| showed that many items in the balance
column had been placed on the books aftel
| the close OF the bank among them beins
an item OF over 5000 marked travelling ex
| peEses. Such an item as this did not ap
| pear elsewhere in the books.
GOVERNMENT SPRINGS CLIMAX
In his redirect examination, which LASTED
but few minutes. Mr.. Healing followed
an opening given by Ketcham and as
closing climax of the days session spran,
a surprise on the defense. Mr.. Ketcham ha,
asked Mr.. Thomas if the Collins he re
| ferred TO was the man who pleaded guilt.
| several weeks ago. Mr. Healing in an i'm
| perious voice demanded of the witness
| Mr.. Thomas. tell the jury if the Brod
| rick of whom you have spoken is ]. l.
Brodrick who pleaded guilty in this court
| in eight days of legal fight.
| Both ketoham and Judge Van Flee
jumped to their feet Immediately, object
! ing vehemently Judge Anderson, however
| dismissed court for the day. saying tha
| he would decide during the night whethe
| the witness should answer the question
| To-day is expected to be the most inter
| esting of the trial, as the prosecution vii
| undoubtedly close its case, unless some
| thing unexpected arises. Collins will b
| placed on the stand early this morning b
the prosecution. His testimony is awaite
| as the most dramatic of the government
| evidence Beside Collins, two or three 9th
er witnesses will be called by the prosecu
| ton. Its case will then be concluded
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