The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29
WILL GO ON STAND
Henry Clay Beattie, Accused of
Numbering His Wife,
Will Tell His Own Story to the
Jury.
CROSS EXAMINATION
OF His Cousin Fails to Shake
CROSS EXAMINATION
OF His Cousin Fails to Shake
Previous Testimony.
The First Effort Toward Cor
robOratiye Evidence Fails.

mained unmoved today under a Volley
of questions from counsel for the de-
Tense, who attempted to shake the
witness story Of yesterday in which
was introduced an alleged confession
to him by the prisoner concerning the
tragedy.
Practically the entire cross-eXamlna-
tion by counsel for the defense was
concentrated on the effort to show that
Paul Beattie recited an entirely diff
ferent story yesterday from the one
which he related at the coroner's in
quest and that he had on the first oc-
casion suppressed part Of his know1-
edge of the case
The witness maintained that this
was due to his nervous collapse at the
coroner's inquest and he was excused
without changing his startling testi-
mony of yesterday.
John Sandifer, an intimate friend of
the prisoner for several years who
accompanied the latter to Harry NJ.
Smiths home two nights after the
murder follows Paul Beattie on the
witness stand for the prosecution He
was expected to confirm the testimony
that Hery c. Beattie, Jr-, telephOned
that night to Paul to ask the latter to
carry d message to Beulah Binford. He
did not do so and failed to give any
light on the subject and became a
witness for the defense. Sander tes-
tilted that the relations of Henry c.
Beattie. Jr, with his Wife were pleas
ant so far as he knew He said he had
visited Henry and members Of his
family since the murder and had ex-
pressed his sympathy for the accused.
Wells Was With Him.
Luther Wells. who was best man at
Henry Beattie's wedding succeeded
Sandifer as witness for the prosecu-
tion. He testified that he was with
both Sandifer and the prisoner after
leaving the home of Lawyer Smith on
the night after the murder.
What did you all do when you left
Mr.. Smiths house?" asked Mr.. Wen
dcnberg.
Henry said he wanted to phone
Paul Beattie."
what did you say to him after he
I asked him if he had got Paul. he
said yes"
Ask him anything else2"
Yes, if he felt better"
Did you go home with him them
Yes"
Anyone else there?''
His father"
What was said p
Henry told his father that Mr..
Smith had all that the woman knew
What woman asked the father,
and Henry said, The same Son, I'm
=
father as he turned away
What woman was meant?''
''Beulah Binford-"
Court recessed at Il O'Clock.
Accused VIII Testify.
Henry Clay Beattie, jr., is sure to so
on the stand in his own defense. 1his
statement was made by Harry NJ.
Smith jr lawyer for the defense, out
side the court room today.
1t is much better, isn't it, said Mr..
xz-74 J, f,1-
lips an explanation of thing which a
half dozen other people have been tes-
tifying about Everyone has observed
Henry Clay Beattie, jr-, and noticed
that he is the kind of a man to want
to reply to the many conversations al
legged to have been had with him by
Paul Beattie and others"
Mr. Smith characterized Paul Beat
ties testimony of yesterday as over
done" declaring that it was plain
case of the witness lying to save his
shirt as it was automatic that If
Henry Clay Beattie. jr.. were guilty,
Paul was Just as much so.
It had not been determined as vet,
added Mr. Smith, when the prisone1
would testify.
Court reconvened at 1870 O'Clock and
Paul Beattie Immediately resumed the
witness chair for cross examination by
the defense. Sheriff Gill gave Paul
glass of water and the prisoner eyed
the witness carefully as he sat in the
arm chair before the Jury
Paul was chewing gum and appeared
we'll composed
Cross Examination.
"AIr Beattie." began Mr.. Smith,
"did you work the Wednesday follow
ing the MURDER"
'sT think I did,
when did you hear about the muir
''rhe following day
You are sure you did not hear
about 1t before it happened p
Did you work Thursday or so to
bridge where you worked as watch
man?"
'.Dont know the man
Did you meet anybody on the
bridge the day following and talk with
him about the murder?"
Mr.. Booth" suggested counsel for
the defense, ''is a middle-aged man,
smooth shaven.'
mo. I don't remember. Somebody
brought me the papers and I read of
the murder.
ID id you work Thursday or go to
the bridge2"
NO. I did not go anywhere until
that night, when I went to Uncle
Henry's''
This man, Mr.. F. W. Booth. that
have described, I understand discuss
cd the murder with you and you said
YOU did not believe Henry committed
the crime because he always was de-
voted to his wife. Did you make this
statement to him or anyone else p"
You say you bought the gun on
Saturday."
Yes
"Did Henry say anything about