The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-14

tory SILVER OF expectancy for the first
question II did not come in interrog-
alive, form. but a numbering com
reason was -extineuished ia the wit
ness for the defense. lie became inco-
herent and finally. unknown to him
self. contradicted all mis- former state
ments.
The judge and the court habItues
were used TO this procedure of jag
CARTS, but Colby had never heard the
great lawyer handle n witness of this
character before. His resentment OF
the treatment OF the lad was entirely
subservient TO his admiration of the
case with which the willy lawyer ac-
complished his purpose. and he detr-
mined to profit In the furlre by this
method OF cross-e~amination.
Tint prisoner loS>ed contemporary
at his sole dependence for acquittai.
but the witness was too miserable and
confused to feel the scornc. A little
red not of indignation I'm each chetk
manifested Mrs. J~aggart's feelings.
How small. mean and despicable
IN VIII to treat like that a poor.
ignorant. honest lad" she thought.
And what business was Il of his
what the fellow did with his hat 4
suppose that milliner's bill of mine
iankles Yet. and makes the sight or
every hat r-epugnant TO him.
The prosecutor arose for his sum-
ming IN. An argument scarcely
seemed necessary. but his two new
auditors. his wife and Colby. called
for an exhibition. ind he made out =
merciless case against the prisoner.
He ended traCically, dramatically
M Overwhelmingly.
Look" he commanded in grand
nnale-"look at the shirt the man Is
now wearing,"
All eyes were turned to the prison
er As he was v~estlcss, a vide ex-
panse of shirt front was displayed.
Doesn't that fine linen. that hand
embroidered monogram. subtly i'm
peach the THIEF ard brand him as a
Tobber of clothes lines?"
Judge. jury and advocates OF the
Law all marVeled at the keen obser-
vation which nothing. however trivial.
escaped.
The prisoner stared at the fancy
stitching. He had not before been
aware OF its significance. Mrs. Jag
CARTS memory saw q tiger-like
spring. and she regarded the man
with fresh interest. As his ewes
came up from a contemplation OF me
monogram. they met hers and Tecog-
milton followed.
There was nothing FOR Colby to say.
but he arose TO say IL. Before he could
speak. there was . quick rustic or
skirts. and Mrs. JagEart held the floor
and the surprised attention OF the court.
That's just like you. William Jag
CART To twist things around to look as
~ they were really true. The man didn't
steal that shirt. / gave AZ to him my
SELF He came to the kitchen door to
ask for work. II was my brothers
shirt-onc that didn't nt-and l work
ed the monogram. l.. Flames
Langley French. I must say / think YOU
are in big business 20 try to fastcn n
Inert on n poor man whom you know
nothing against-ius. 20 gain your
point. and ! guess That poor boy over
there bed g right 20 do what he pleased
with his own hat
Having delivered herself swiftly OF
this speech. Mrs. JaRRart swept from tho
court ROOM. end walked nome. teilifk
herself that. sftcr all she kpew h.r
better than ether people did.
and that he believed In n court room
just as he did ut home.
Colby broke the silence.
your honor" he asked in a smother
ed tone. but with dancing eyes. Il ask
that the prisoner be discharged"
The Judge looked sympathcticallv af
JagEart and heaitatcd.
Il second the motion" said the prose-
cutting attorney dryiy.
The cost Of his little dinner a. the
club that night far exceeded his wire's
millinery bill.