Evening journal., 1914-02-11
GORE DECLARES
FRAME UP AS
SUIT OPENS
By The United Press

BY The United Press
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. IL.
With both sides insisting that a
complete hearing before jury was
desired. tho case of Mrs. Minnie u.
Bond. OF Oklahoma City, against L. 5.
Senator r. 2. Gore, OF Oklahoma. was
called before District Judge George W.
Ciarl; today. Mrs. Bond Is SUING
Senator Gore for $4,000 for alleged
attempt 10 assault, ia Washington, In
March, 1915 and tor defamation OF
character Senator Cores counsel
includes a. Q. Cruce, brother Of Gov
ernor Crucc, of Oklahoma.
Let down the hars," said tue blind
senator just before the trial began.
"i'm ready for them. They say they
can prove damaging things against
my character, but before they got
through I will have proved this suit
frame-up to rum my future politi-
cal career"
The blind senator was bitter in his
denunciation Of the suit
Three Oklahomans are scheduled
to testify for the complainant that
they witnessed the attempted assault.
A score or more Of depositions
have been taken by both sides detri-
mental to the regulations Of both the
principals.
Mrs. Bond. trinity dressed in a
tight-ltting tailored suit, came to the
courtroom with her husband. Julian
r. Bond, who IS a bookkeepor
! Both left before Senator Gore ar
rived.
The blind Senator was led in by ID.
] u 4. tnaH f.ts
| Texas and Oklahoma, and followed
by Mrs. Gore, in a stylish black pony
coat. and black hat. with bird Of par
adise. Mrs. Cores brother, c. M.
Kay, OF Palestine. Texas, noted
criminal lawyer joined the Gore
counsel when the case was called.
On Mrs. Bonds side OF the lawyers
table were f. j. Giddings, Oklahoma
delegate 20 the Baltimore conven-
tiou: Ross N. Liiliard. Oklahoma
/ City; Ben. r. Williams. Norman; S.
N. rutherford. Muskogee, former can
didate tor u. 8. Senator, and w. NJ,
Strait Millerton. Ark
The political element dropped out
early IN the examination Of prospec-
tive jurors. Giddines, stating the ma.
ture of the case for the first twelve
veniremen, characterized Il az "An
action for damages for alleged inde
cent assault Each juror was asked
his plan whether the prestige Of the
United States Senate would Influence
him IN Senator Cores favor. or wheth-
or defense testimony by high party
leaders IN Oklahoma would prejudice
him.
During the Questioning OF jurors
Senator Gore turned toward the jury
boS. >peering with sightless eyes tow.
ard the particular yeniremen being
questioned. From time 10 time h'
leaned forward resting his chin or
the heavy knob-headed Gene he al
ways carried MS Gore engaged Il
frequent consultations with The de
tense lawyers.
Mrs. Bonds petition alleged nol
only attempted assault but defama
tion Of character and attorneys oi
both sides said this allegation pave'
the way for testimony attacking tn
characters Of both parties.
Defense Attorney Pruitt question
ird'cated that the defense woul'
. contend senator Gore was the victim
Of a political plot 10 prevent his re
tnrn &c The Senate.
The examination OF yen'rpmen wa
/ featureioss until l.. C. satterlee wa
reached All before HIM we're Re
publicans. Ee was asked as wer'
an thc ottcra, If he lad any daugh
. tors.
YES" he said, five six --seyen
believe" then pausine, "and Nv
sens"
"what Is your politics?" Attorne
Gduiugs asked.
socialist
Judge Clark had d'flculty in restor
" ing order and threatened to clear Oh
courtroom