The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-18
GOES To THE JURY
Crane Bach Alienation Case Is
Wound Up.
Acrimonious Debate by AttOr-
neys in Case.
QUESTION OF CASH.
Claimed Crane Valued 1t Above
Wife's Affections.
you'll Find Me an Easy Man to
Settle WITH" He Said.

The feature of the testimony of the
Crane-Bach alienation case, in which
the Introduction of evidence closed late
last night, was the testimony of Fred
Bach, the defendant, that Crane indi-
Gated to him the morning following the
raid on his wife's rooms. that the
claims of Crane against him couG W
settled for a money consideration. At
torney H. G. Larimer made strong
effort to shake the evidence of the wit
ness on this point, but was not able to
cause the witness to materially change
any of his statements.
On the night in which Bach was
found in Mrs. Cranes apartments, Bach
testified, Crane intimated that a money
settlement could be made in the case.
You will find me an easy man to
settle WITH" Bach swore Crane had
told him that night, "'I'lI meet any
man half way"
Bach declared he told Crane he had
done nothing to settle for and had no
settlement to make. Bach also alleged
that his attorney had informed him
that money settlement had been pro-
posed in the office of Probate Judge
Schoch the next day, when the parties
to the present suit were gathered for
the purpose of settling the trouble.
Bach testified to giving Mrs. Neskie d
sewing machine, and stated that the
sewing machine had been given to him
as part pay for his having sold 35 ma
chimes for the company which makes
them. He admitted having given Mrs.
Crane cooker but that was the only
present.
According to Bach the negro police
man met them on the street, after he,
Crane, Gardner and the officer had left
the house. and demanded that some OF
them return with him to the house on
East Fourth street. Witness testified
that Crane had "bluffed' the negro by
telling him to go on about his business.
II fixed you" Crane is alleged to haVt
told. go on about your business
Called Down by Judge Dana
On two occasions the court called
Gown Mr.. Larimer during the cross
examination of Bach. On one occasion
Mr.. Larimer used the word "assigna-
ton" in connection with Bach's call
On Mrs. Crane, and was promptly re-
proved by the court upon suggestion of
Mr.. McKeever. Mr.. Larimer lost his
temper and hot remarks followed
you are addressing the court now
eclared Judge Dana, land you must
he careful of your remarks
At this time Mr.. Larimer attempted
to speak again.
"JuSt wait a minute, the court is
talking now" declared the judge. you
were addressing the court that time
and not the witness 1 am not going
20 have a dictionary definition of this
word. I believe it is Objectionable in
his connection. Don't use it,"
The court also reproved Mr.. Lari-
mer because of his manner toward the
witness. In answer to a question as
20 whether or not he had testified that
demand was made on him for money
the day following the night he was
found In Mrs. Cranes room, and if so
where the demand was made, Bach
tried to say it was made in Judge
Schoch's office, according to his attor-
ney. The attorney and witness quar-
relied and the court instructed Mr.
Larimer to allow the witness to tell
how he knew it.
Goes to the Jury.
At 1920 o'clock today the ATTORNEYS
in the Bach case finished their argu-
ments and at 1870 o'clock began con-
sideration of the case.
The attorneys were especially bitter
in their denunciation of the witnesses
for the opposing side during the argu-
ments. Mr.. Larimer. who opened for
the plaintiff declared that Mrs. Crane
lied upon the witness stand repeatedly,
that her entire testimony was fabr-