Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19
IIII-Continued.

Ferris Barstow had risen when the prose-
cutor turned to the bench. and the moment
he caught the judges eye his harsh voice
doomed out In protest
Il object to any such Inspection" he be-
gan, with his customary aggression. THE
sole object of this proposed junketlng-trip
is to give spectacular effect to a trial al
ready sufficiently advertised. 1t can serve
no good or useful purpose. We neither ask
nor expect quarter because this defendant
is a woman. but 1 submit that no prisoner
on trial for life should be subjected to I'M
necessary strain. Your honor knows what
these inspections involve. In nine cases
out of ten they are not inspections OF the
premises. but inspections of the prisoner
tests to see whether or not he Will blauch
at the sight Of the fatal spot. Such man
euVers belong to the days when prisoners
were forced to touch the corpse and were
Judged guilty if its wounds bled. I pro-
test against such barbaric tactics. and 1
trust this court viii not ceuntenance them
without grave and cogent reasons"
Barstow glanced defiantly at the prosecu-
tor as he paused, but Gilbert did not re-
spond 70 the challenge. Indeed he seemed
unconscious of his opponent as he stood
quietly awaiting the decision from the
bench.
Have you no plans or photographs of
the premises, Mr.. Gilbert?' inquired the
Judge. after pause. '~"' ..- I'a -''E.
I'VE have both, your honor: but much
time ana trOuDle VIII be saved III the Jurors
can see the house itself, Moreover. the ac-
curacy of our plans and photographs may
be disputed"
Their accuracy will be admitted without
question interposed Barstews Sight un-
scent
The judge glanced inquiringly at the pros
ecutor
Does that satisfy you, Mr.. Giiberte" he
/, asked
1t is good as far as It goes, sir, but It
! does not eliminate the difficulty of explana-
zion" Gilbert responded ar my opponent
/, fears the effect Of the proposed visit upon
% her right TO be present at the inspection
!. and allow US TO look over the ground with
/, out her .- -s.-.-. at
- ANY suggestion from the prosecutor that
. I waive my clients rights speaks forItself
! and is its own answer retorted Barstow
.cr Every note OF the mans voice was provo
N catiye Of wrath, but Gilbert displayed no
resentment at his ugly show of teeth.
( Il will deny your motion for the pres
cent Mr. Gilbert the Judge decided, after
"a pause. You may renew it later If you
sEchoose"
- The prosecutor bowed gravely and was
about to resume his address, when Barstow
laid hand upon his arm. ss,.s.-, 49,
zone moment. If you please" he inter
posed, at the same time turning to the
court your honor. this is Friday, and
SC Is now nearly 8 O'Clock. In view OF the
long trial before US, l suggest that the
Jurors be discharged until Monday"
the court
Gilbert glanced at his watch.
II have no objection" he responded, PRO
vided the jurors be instructed to return on
Monday prepared 10 stay here until the
trial ends" .-4-.
= Il will consent that the Jurors be given
their entire liberty" interposed- Barstow as
the Judge paused. IF the prosecutor VIII
agree" stt-- 9a- $50 s..>
II would like to be equally accommodate
ing" Gilbert answered with smile, but
/ submit 1t Is not practical for these gen.
tlemen TO como and go as they please. This
trial VIII be endless II We have to wait
each morning for their appearance They
are from widely scattered parts OF the
county Some OF them are farmers some
are business men. and"
They'll all be lawyers before this trial is
ended" interrupted Rarstow
~ But they'll be too old to practice before
!, that day arrives If We act ON your sua-
gestion." retorted Gilbert
The Jurors VIII return here On Monday