New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
MRS. ROSENTHAL TELLS OF
BECKER'S GAMBLING DEAL

Mrs. Lillian Rosenthal, widow OF the
murdered gambler. was the first witness
OF the day. She was called TO the stand
at 1890 o'clock, and In going 10 the wit
ness chair came face to face with Mrs.
Becker, who was sitting in the rear or
the court, in a chair occupied by her since
the trial began. The two women let their
glances meet for an instant There was
no sign OF recognition, only stony stare,
though both had often diued together be
fore the murder.
Her widows weeds brought out In nigh
relief the pallor Of Mrs. Rcsonthars face
She was evidently nervous, and kept
working her fingers az she replied TO the
questions OF Assistant District Attorney
Moss Becker was a keen listener, hold
ing his hands TO his ears, trumpet fash
ion, to hear every word
The witness told OF the first meeting be-
tween herself and her husband and Beck
er. at a ball in the Elks' Club on Thanks
giving night She also spoke Of ether
times when she herself met him, and OF
their last encounter. when Becker raided
her husbands Eombling house, at No. lo'
West 18th street
Her story OF what happened AZ the time
OF the raid was cOrrobOratiye Of the con-
tention OF the prosecution, that Becker
told her he was forced TO make the RAID
or. as Becker put It, Ihat II was either
Roaenthal or he that must be sacrlnced'
After seyeral preliminary questions 10
establish that the witness knew the de-
PENDANT, Mr. Moss brought her up to the
a.copd meeting at the Eiks' Club, on New
Years EVe.
Offer Of Financial Aid.
did you zee what your husband and
Becker did, he asked.
Becker came over to our table and put
his hand around Herman's shoulder and
aaId. How's things? Herman said: Not
very good He said Well, Herman. u
fix you up and give you some money.
"pid you have any conversation with
Becker that nightT
Yes" replied Mrs. Essential with a
doom sigh. ''Ie asked me II there was
ANYTHING wanted, and II ne could do
anything for me or my husband ana
that he was at my service night and day.
Tho next time she saw Becker was
when hs called at her home with JACK
Rose
The examination went on:
O-Wbera did they 20? A.-Thcy went
10 the floor above, where they gamoled,
but there was no gambling that hisht
Q-Whefe next did you gee Becker
Al dou't remember o.
O.-At any time did you have knowl-
edge Of q business transaction between
your husband and Becker A.-fes.
Odd you see any part OF that trans
action? a NO.
O.-Frosn whom did you learn about
this transaction? AIR. Becker
Q.-Was that the next time you saw
Becker? Ayes.
O. What time was It? Ain April
Tell the jury what occurred" said
Mr.. Moss.
Before she could reply Mr.. Mcintyre
was on his feet with an objection, but
Justice Con- allowed tho witness to an
swer.
1T was when Becker broke into our
place" she said. They came into tho
house, and there vas 50 much hammering
that | went down 10 see what the matter
was. said to Becker: For Gods sake
stop hammering. and viii open the
door,
Debt Wiped Out.
Il couldn't find the key TO open the door.
II must have been knocked out by tue
hammering. So they broke the door In.
ran uDstairs. Becker followed me there