Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
THE ACCOMPLICE
FREDERICK TREVOR HILL.
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Copyright, 1905. by Harper & Brothers.
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| You must keep to facts and let me ask
| questions.
| Hunt nodded with grim smile and se+
| tied lack in his chair.
| Tel the jury how you received the ipiu-
ries from which you are now suffering"
| continued Gilbert. calmly.
| ple of cur men. who was keeninp fro cL
o. MISS Mares and the Field girl in Mel
| ton yesterday, discovered that thew wanted
carriage to get back to Policet." the wit
! ness responded. and this struck Rsrstow
as good opportunity to get tbem
| Out OF the state. He made me hire
| d mack, remove the handles from the
G G9o:H' ana disguise myself as a haclman.
| Iheh L was to meet the two women AT a
| shCp in town. get them into the carriage
| ana carry them over the state line ana
hIep mem away until the trial was over
everything worked we'll until some fellow
lIIed TO STOP the horses, thinking thew
! We're running away. and when l was irving
| 10 dlssuade him with the butt of nv Win
WIS ,hro"n frem the box seat and fell
| Vi. ny mead. That's all l know about it,
How did you happen TO come here to
| TESTIFY tonight"
We'll, this morning Miss Barbara
! Fraync-who was with the fellow who
stopped the horses yesterdav-caIied ~
| ma out how l was the witness answered
and she was so kind and cheering T pot
mo conversation with her and let her see
l was interested in the case and she prom
ised to call at the noon recess and tell mo
now matters stood. Well, she came and
tod me what was happening and 1 sup
me- Tor she began to ask questions 7
Iousht her Off for a while, but she worked
ana pied with me until l owned up to a
whole lot and she persuaded me to LET her
tell you. l suppose that's how Mr.. Cor
nlng came to see me- isn't it? I tried to
get here earlier, but the doctor couIdn't
PaIch me up until tonight. I'm glad I got
here, though. 1t corroborates Miss EN-
DRY, doesn't 1t. and an accomplish needs to
be corroborated-'
The witness voice died away in a husky
a IL n,r;I,- l.
Gilbert stopped and spoke to his assistant
and then gravely addressed the court.
That IS all. your honor" he announced
The judge leaned over his desk gazing
earnestly at Barstow, and every eve in the
room conferred on the lawyer who sat quiet
~ watching the limp figure in the witness
chair.
Does the defense wish to cross-exam-
ine?' he inquired, gravely
Barstow rose and faced the court with
perfect self-possession.
The defense does not wish to cross-ex-
anime" he retorted. But the upcontra-
dicted testimony of this witness demands
the instant discharge Of the defendant and
l renew my request that the fury be forth
with instructed to acquit"
The mans tone and manner were as
rough and aggressive as they had been at
the opening OF the trial. To all outward
appearances the testimony had no interest
client --'0
II think It my duty to join In the de-
L
that the Jury be instructed TO acouit the
defendant at the bar"
A burst of applause followed Gilbert's
solemn announcement, and the Judges
gaVel was powerless to Suppress the tn
mutt until Barstow rose and held up his
| hand
Il withdraw my suggestion, and request
the court to deny the prosecutor'si" he ex-
claimed, as soon as he could be heard
This defendant is entitled to the only
PREPARATION the state can make her under
w fc
verdict of not guilty at the hands of her
peers. | therefore demand, not as mat
ter OF favor, but as matter of right that
her case be submitted to the jury with no
directions from the court, save to do full
Justice"
do not like to think I was the only per-
son in the room who understood the dig
nifty of this appeal, but I know I felt like
cheering 1t until Bayne whispered that he
guessed Barstow must have heard the story
OF the Montana jury, but even that cynical
of the mans spirit. He had been brute
and a BLACKBOARD, but he was carrying the
matter off with a high hand like a gentle
man. and 1 paid mental tribute to his at
titude.
THE jury will retire to consider their
verdict" announced the Judge.
My associates rose, but before they could
leave the box held them in whispered con-
sultation for moment and we Quietly re-
sumed our seats.
Then Judge Dudley nodded to the clerk,
who Immediately rose and faced us.
Gentlemen of the jury" he began, have
you agreed upon a verdict?"
I'VE have" answered, rising as I spoke
How say you, gentlemen of the jury"
he continued. DO you find the prisoner
! guilty or not guilty of the ofrense as
charged?"
Not guilty" responded. but before
had completed the words they We're
drowned in thunderous burst of cheering,
and Immediately all was wild confusion.
Men leaped on the benches and howled like
maniacs. women wept and enthusiasts
fought to clasp the defendants hand, while
! the Judge pounded his desk and attend
ants rushed about endeavorlng to suppress
the demonstration. We were still standing
in our places watching this scene OF fren-
lied Joy when we heard ourselves ad-
dressed in even, earnest tones.
mr.. Foreman and gentlemen Of the jury
thank you on behalf Of my client and
on my own behalf for the justice of this
verdict at your hands"
Barstow stood close to the jury rail as
he uttered the words, and as we stared at
him in open-mouthed amazement sherifrs
officer approached and whispered some
thing in his ear.
Certainly" we heard him answer wait
till I've had a chance to congratulate my
client and I'll be at your service"
He moved away as he spoke, and as my
| eyes followed him across the room saw
Barbara Frayne greet Gilbert with out
stretched hands, and they We're still stand
| ing together gazing into each others eyes
| as the crowd surged around them and hid
| them from my view.
| CTo be concluded tomorrow
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