The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-08

Structions as the pinnacle OF perfection
In the dispensation of justice
Wien the instructions were con-
cluded Judge Gregory opened argu-
ment for the State. He spoke from
IL until 1880 O'Clock. Frequently
during his discourse the Common
Nea;th's Attorney turned and point
ed an accusing finger at the prisoner.
Beattic returned the gaze of the prose-
cutor without the tiutter OF an eye
lasn.
At12:S5 o'clock Judge Watson said
Mr. Carter, the court awaits your
pleasure" The defending attorney
drank from tumbler before him
/ and then rose from his chair. In a
/ low. calm voice he began remark
able recital which was not only re-
markable for it's beauty of Grafton,
! but for its legal value, Il value which
may mean life to the accused.
Beattie Watches Lawyer.
Mr.. Garter continued speaking un-
| til 1:15 o'clock when dinner adjour-
ment was taken. When the recess
was over at 2:45 O'Clock 1T resumed
/ his discourse and did not stop until
$50 O'Clock when court was adj
lourned for the day. While Mr..
Garter talked, the prisoner leaned
over In rapt attention. his eyes fixed
steadfastly on the face Of his de-
fender the man making such worthy
plea for his cause.
Attorney Garter first devoted his at
/ tentlon to the detectives, who have
tried to forge a chain of guilt around
Beattie's neck The lawyer soathingiy
arraigned the methods employed by
/ the detectives and policemen. He de-
! elared they had not tried TO put
up false tale on this young man.
The error of the detectives, declared
Mr.. Carter was their pride of opin-
ion which forced them TO conceal
evidence which they believed would
damage the prosecution and to en-
large and exaggerate evidence against
4 the prisoner.
Attorney Carter made frequent ref
erences to the instructions of Judge
Watson telling how the jurors could
not but acquit the prisoner If they
followed the mandates of the court
Then the pieader started To wreck
/ the case built by the state. lie
/ said the case -of the Commonwealth
had been built on the foundation
Of Paurs testimony, that the whole
! fragile fabric hung upon the story
told by the cousin.
Then MIR. Carter sought TO show
the igEy how Paul had been proven
to be without re buAGtlpH 44F u uNA
and yeracity, how he had told many
conflicting stories Of his part in the
crime. how his testimony probably
was the outcome OF malice against his
cousin and how, having been proved
! ,,nrelia BILE his words could not he
believed.
Paul Unreliable.
And If the Jurors could not believe
Paul. declared Mr. Carter. then the
j Commonwealth had no case, for with
Paul's testimony shattered the entire
mass Of seemingly discriminating eN-
idence feA apeless and worthless
mere words not 10 bo needed. simple
Mornings with no meaning From this
climax in his Grafton the LAWYER then
drew TO "a close picking 10 pieces, bit
BY hit the chain linked By the State.
While the attorneys for the prose-
cut3ou and defense were cross nE
sHards at Che&tert1sld Courthouse an
Interesting scene vas being witnessed
at Heurico county jail, where Beulah
Binfortl and Paul Beattie. who have
released and allowed 20 &c their way
Reulah B3ntara IS reported 20 have
departed at once for New York, where
she win pose for q moving picture
concern, Paul Beattie Went direct t.
his home Mt gal Randolph street
" here he WAS greeted hy lbs wife
who held their baby ip her arms II
Ia probable that Paul soon eitl re
slime his employment a. watchman
fer J Smith