Arizona republican., 1913-09-12
Stenographer for Attorney Harris is Brought All Way from Seattle to Tell of Conferences With Mar sha Warrington
"DEAR PICKLES"
 LETTER IS READ
Present Indications Are That Sensational Case in San Francisco Will Be Drawn Out by Character Testimony
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1l--Ihe government sprang a surprise today in the final moments of the after noon session of the Diggs- Harris trial for conspiracy to suborn perjury when pher of the attorney Charles B. liar ris. of Sacramento, came quietly to federal court, and was called to the witness stand. Miss Miller. when questioned by former United States Attorney McNab at the time of the indictment in this case was issued, proved a very reluctant witness. Pre- ViOusly she had asserted she had not seen Miss Nellie Barton in Harris of flee. This statement she denied to- day when under oath. admitting she had shown the Barton girl into the attorneys office where Diggs also was present The testimony develop ed by the young stenographer was not sensational, but was held by the prosecution to be corrective.
 She left Sacramento shortly after the indictment of Diggs and Harris, according to the governments attor- neys and had since been in Tacoma. Washington, when first found there several weeks ago, it is said, she de- nied her identity and d second sub poena had to be sent to the northern city before she could be induced to return.
 Miss Barton alleged she had been instructed by Diggs and Harris to coach Marsha Warrington to testify in the Diggs white slavery case. She was still being cross examined when the court adjourned for the day
 The defense interposed strenuous objections to her testimony maintain ing that under the California law the relations between stenographer and employer was confidential. Judge Van Fleet overruled the objections. and Miss Miller told of a visit of Nell Barton to the office and how later Harris told her over the telephone to call up the Barton girl and get a report from her"
 That tlfe trial will not be completed before Tuesday night was the fore cast today, when the defense an nOunced that five character witness es from Sacramento would be called tomorrow. These are to be Suptrior Judges Post Shields and Hughes. District Attorney Eugene Wachsorst and Edward Yardley, all of Sacra- mento. These men will testify to the high standing of the defendant Chas. B. Harris, in that community.
 Nell Barton, chief witness for the prosecution, has yet to testify. so this may result in a further post ponement of the sentencing of Diggs and Camnetti in their white slavery conviction next Monday morning
 
 ris again faced a volley of questions by attorneys for both sides today rehearsing for probably the last time in court, the sordid story of their elOpement to Reno. Their testimony perhaps their present state of mind toward Maury I. Diggs. leader of the party.
 You are unfriendly to Maury Diggs now, are you not?" asked attorney Robert Devlin.
 Well, we're not very good friends admitted Marsha Warrington, while Lola Norris declared in answer to the same query. T have no unfriend- ly feelings toward him, though I sup pose my sentiments have changed sinced we returned from Reno"
 The dear pickles" letter from Diggs to Miss Warrington, was fin ally introduced after hours of battle by attorneys for defense, who sought on every conceivable ground to keep it out. After assuring the girls that all would come right after while, the letter continues.
 You can count on me. Remember what I said to you, my last words, You understand what I mean and rack your brains if you have for gotten"
 The prosecution will endeavor to connect this with the alleged con spiracy to suborn perjury. Early the defense indicated it's main hope would be pinned to the chance of proving the intent with which any message sent to Marsha Warrington was merely friendly and not crimi- nal.
 We do not deny the conference in Harris office between Diggs, liar ris and Miss Barton took place." de- clared attornty Devlin But we will show reason for the Barton girls mes sage to Marsha is not that alleged by the prosecution. It was delivered merely in spirit of friendliness.