The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-26

rough diagram. consisting OF two lines.
four words and Il dot. Mr. Smith
promptly objected to this also. but
upon examining the sheet withdrew.
declaring that since IL showed roth
ing but few scratches he could find
nothing on which to base an objection
The Commonwealth lawyer went be-
fore the jury with his sketch. and was
using it to illustrate witness story.
Mr.. Smith standing near. The defense
objected to what it claimed to be a
practice Of Mr.. Wendenburg to ask
leading questions at the same time
suggesting their answers. Mr.. Wen
denburg denied the charge.
Merely to correct your habits. Mr.
Wendenburg.' said Mr. Carter blandly.
Rather late in the day TO start re-
forming my habits" retorted the other
lawyer.
Well even the viles, sinner may
return remarked Mr.. Smith.
Something more was said along the
reforming limo few moments later
and the court interviewed.
Il see III have to try to reform ali
you gentlemen" the judge declared.
You have a big job before you.
Judge" said Mr.. Smith,
The case went on tho defense inter
posing objections at every time, and
selling every technicelity. MIR smith
finally demanded to know on what
scale Of inches" Mr. Wondcnburg had
drawn his map The crowd began to
laugh. bringing a sharp reUuke from
the court Judge Watson warned the
people that strictest order must be
maintained Mr.. Wendenburg de-
clared that the popularity of counsel
for the defense under circumstances
scarcely permitting popularity. was re-
sponsible tor the disorder Later on
in the Iay the court again demanded
that ievity cease. Smart answers from
witnesses often brought laughs. but
the Judge asked that as for posi-
bic the spectators restrain their mirth. |
Intense Heat.
Heat and crowd were as great as
before. and steadily grew with the
day. Visitors fingered on the green as
the stuffy building. Paul Beattie, more
important than he had ever been in
his life before, walked about with De- |
tective Wren at his heels. and with |
stories OF new turns in the case be- |
gan to get abroad and to key up In
terest to the highest pitch. Beulah
leisurely about the lawn holding fans
OF newspapers before their faces
whenever the camera man came with
stood around impat!ently. Two days OF
enforced idleness without even the
satisfaction of being allowed TO SEQ
what was going on IN the courtroom.
had spoiled their interest in the case.
During the dinner hour recess black
clouds gathered and the sun went out
of sight to the JOY Of all beholders.
Thunder was rolling on toward Rich
mond when court reassembled, but the
storm passed tantai!z!ngly BY and not
drop fell for "a time. Presently the
"a n = n
as before. The heat within the room
was intense. The witness chair stood
In the middle Of furnace Crowds
II was with difficulty that the Judge
himself gained entrance. The sheriff
had hard time fighting the people
their coats, but III the newspaper cir.
Gle and within the bar court dignity
would not permit this. Two women
forced their way to seats Outside an
other strained and stretched TO get a
view of Henry Bcatties face. Finally
she mounted box and peered through
the window, a big black ostrich plume
in her hat tickling the perspiring faces
of two Disguised men. Down with IA
crash came box and plume before long.
again and continued to revei in the
prospect. Two farmers climbed into
tree and got both fresh air and a
good view. The woody pate of an an
Gent darky appeared above one win
dow Sill, and tho scanned old face gazed
benignantly upon the scene. Two or
three other negroes gathered behind
All stood with their hats off, respect
fully. though they were some distance
outside the courtroom. The Judge is
evidently parsonage here.
Before long the storm came thun-
dering back. Fearing that the oppres-
sive atmosphere OF the crowded room
smight be dangerous with lightning
playing about on the green. the court
requested some OF the spectators to
leave. \ number complied at once
Down came the rain in sheets. and
dust turned at once to mud. Ditched
automobiles. stalled buggies and some
minor accidents tell the rest OF tho
story. 1t was pathetic journey home
ward when the court finally turned the
crowd loose.