The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

Paris. Nov. 6--The Steinhen case to-
day reached a point where It would have
commenced in America-that is. by hear
ing witnesses who were present just
after the crime was discovered.
Their evidence was in favor Of the
accused. Young Couillard. who was a
servant OF the steinheils. contradicted
tho evidence he gave before commits
sionaire on so many essential points that
the prosecution can no longer lay stress
on his testimony. all the more because
he gave his evidence with perfect COM
posture and self-satisfaction.
His appearance gave Nine Steinheil
an opportunity for O new pose. Leaning
forward and speaking with all the en-
treaty she could throw into her voice.
she began:
ApoIOEiEed to Valet.
Listen, my poor Couillard," and then
apologized for her actions against him.
The evidence Of Marietta Wolfe's daugh-
ter and her husband proved that Nine.
Steinheil was Frustrated after the crime
and confirmed Nine. SteinhelTs version OF
the sending away OF the watch dog. The
man spoke of seeing a suspicious looking
individual near the Steinhen house al
midnight on the night of the murders.
As Nine. Stelnheil had accused AleXan-
der Wolfe Of the crime. these two Wit
nesses might have been expected 10 be
prejudiced against her
DIT. Lefebvre toned down his statement
that the bonds with which Nine. Steinheu
had been bound were a humbug. He said
that this was an opinion given in pro
fessional intimacy 10 another doctor
which he would not repeat IN open court
His evidence also allowed the possibility
Of confusion about the wadding that had
been used as a gag to silence Nine. Stein
he'll. DR.. Lefebvre said there was a guam
tlty Of this wadding lying about. and pos
sibly that which the medical expert found
which showed no trace Of saliva, was not
the right piece.
Uses Harsh Treatment.
It was in her treatment OF the husbands
Of two OF NJ. SteinheiIs sisters that Nine
Steinhen shone. Their bitter hatred OF
their sister-in-law was 50 marked that
it made a bad impression on the audi
ence.
Nine SteinheiL with her quickness tc
feel that opinion was with her, pointed
a finger Of scorn ar one OF the husbands
and dashed him with reproaches for hay
ing sOiled N. SteinheiIs name by send
ing TO a magistrate draft OF a letter NJ
Steinhel had written TO her which showed
he knew how she obtained money from
her lovers. thus letting ali the world
know that her husband was acquainted
with her misconduct.
The audience was so moved that Il at
tempted TO boot the witness as he lef,
the court.
Judge Wales voice was hoarse to-day
but the voice Of Nine. Steinhen showed
no trace Of overuse. It was still a won
derful voice. containing every intonation
from the caressing charm OF the ingenut
to the harsh scolding Of the termagant
When court opened this morning IN,
prisoner appeared TO be calmer. At IN,
beginning Of the session she requested
permission TO make a statement Wher
the court agreed. the prisoner said Shit
desired TO apologize for some insinua
tons which she made yesterday agains
Maurice Borderels friend Martin, whom
she accused OF working against her be-
cause he wanted his daughter to marry
Borderel, who was one Of the prisoner
friends