New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-14


counsel. tore the character Of the VIII
ness to shreds, but he did not seem to
land telling blow upon the vital issue,
and that was Becker's alleged instru-
mentality in the actual crime, as Rose
described II. There were points
brought out which strengthened or.
rather. built a stronger foundation for
the defence's contention that Rosen-
thars death was the result of a gam
blers' feud. Mr.. Manton strove hard
10 show a reason and motive why Rose
might have been the man with real
murder In his heart, instead Of Becker.
Roses Letters in Evidence.
The unexpected introduction by
Becker's counsel Of the letters between
Rose and Sam Schepps when the latter
was in Hot Springs after the murder
and Rose was advising him to come
back and tell his story to the District
Attorney, was surprise TO the prose-
cution. The letters figured as one OF
the important items Of evidence intro
duced by the people at the first trial
District Attorney Whitman declared
the move materially strengthened the
ureople's case Mr.. Manton explained
that the letters were important for the
defence as one OF the forging links OF
the gamblers conspiracy to frame up
Becker.
"I don't know what you have heard
or read" Rose wrote TO Schepps, but
II got down to a stage where the cleo
tric chair stared us all in the face.
"The first man to try to get from
under was Becker. Nobody could get
away. was deserted like dog by
Becker" \
Rose wrote this before his COMES
sion" while negotiating with the
District Attorney. as he said, FOR some
sort Of cover" He told Schepps he had
insisted upon protection for him.
Weber and Vallon, as we'll as himself
IL they made their statements. He ad-
vised schepps TO come back and tell
what he knew. Schepps replied that
be would do as Rose asked. even
though 10 prove my loyalty to you
must become a squealer.
The defence at the last trial on Cross
undertook 10 prove
scbeppss completely in the murder by
these letters, and thereby destroy MS
,..1,a as q corroborative witness for
Rose WALTON and Weber. Mr.. Manton
A,isbed the cross oss-examination OF Rose
NJ the close of the days session
..arideie" Weber will be the next Wit
ness for the prosecution to-day
In tho memory of the Oldest court at
the white-haired Cap
tain Lynch and two or three OF MS
have seen many years Oh
ssrvice in this same court-there never
as such a crowd and crush at the
doors ~ the courtroom where all the
famous murder trials or recent years
have been held as yesterday.
Women in Mad Rush.
Women in the crowd were jostled'
almost 10 the fainting point, In the
mad effort TO gain admission. Sew
eral times the police had to clear the
corridors Of the building by threaten
ing 10 use their clubs. A comparative
few OF those seeking entrance got in
side.
There was the excitement OF an ex-
pected battle" with sensational
charges and countercharges, in the air
when court opened. and 1t was known
that Bald Jack" Rose was up Tor
cross-examination.
When every available seat was filled
and the time drew near for Justice
Seabury TO take the bench the picture
was set with many women scattered
over the background and noticeable
OF the judiciary from
other states and from other counties in
this state. Several pretty girls adorned
the inclosure 10 the left Of the judges
bench, which has gained the title Of
the hat box"
Becker was in good humor. and
smiled al some of his acquaintance in
court as he came in and took his seat
beside his LAWYERS He exchanged