The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-13


bility, and
The old jurist interrupted the speak
er with an impatient gesture,
"You may adjourn now, as far as l
am concerned he muttered. Il shall
make no address to the jury
Judge Dudley looked up sharply
from his minute book as he heard the
announcement and nodded with calm
dignity.
las you please. sir" he observed.
Are you prepared to begin the exami-
nation of your witnesses:'
II shall call no witnesses"
The response was curt, decisive and
challenging, and an audible murmur
of astonishment swept over the room.
Judge Dudley's face betrayed no sur
prise. however, as he met the lawyers
defiant stare.
You rest?' he inquired imperturba-
bly,.
Before Barstow could reply the de-
PENDANT suddenly moved forward and
clutched his arm. He turned to her
with frown of impatience.
please take your seat, Miss Emory"
he muttered. Il cannot be interrupted
now"
You must be-
The words We're plainly audible to
the jury, and the lawyer reluctantly
yielded.
"Your honor will grant me a mo-
ment's indulgence:" he inquired over
his shoulder as he moved away.
The judge nodded, and every eye in
the room centered upon the lawyer
and his client as they began a whis-
pered consultation, which grew more
and more animated as it proceeded,
Miss Emory speaking rapidly and
forcibly and Barstow replying with
equal determination, his head shaking
from side to side and his lips scarcely
moving as he uttered his impatient re-
plies. Then, while she was still speak
ing, he suddenly pushed back his chair
and strobe to the rail-
THE defendant rests!:' he announc-
ed. with aggressive firmness.
Before the words were fairly uttered
Miss Emory was at his side.
"Your honor, I desire to be heard!'
she exclaimed.
Judge Dudley raised his eyebrows
and regarded the woman with disap-
proving establishment.
You have the right, madam. But I
would advise you to consider the mat
ter carefully before you act counter to
your lawyers advice
1T is my life which is at stake, your
honor, and not his" she burst out pas
sionately. "Surely I cannot be denied
hearing because my lawyer objects.
But if so let me change my counsel.
have waited for this moment for
months and months. May I not de-
fend myself by telling what know?'
The woman's voice trembled with
excitement, but it was clear and fear
less.
Judge Dudley glanced inquiringly at
Barstow, but the lawyer made no an
swer.
81 think l must permit the defend
ant to take the stand if she insists
upon disregarding your advice, Mr..
Barstow.'
A ripple of applause greeted the
judges words, and before he could
control it a .thunderous burst. of ap-
prevail swept over the courtroom.
Barstow waited for the tumult to
subside, his finger pointing steadily at
the stenographer's open book.
'The case is closed, your honor" he
asserted. Il am the attorney of rec
ord in this case, and the fact that the
defendant has rested is already in the
minutes. Further testimony cannot be
received"
Barstow ignored the woman standing
beside him and gaZed steadily at the
court as he spoke. with all his Gus
tomary force and aggressiveness.
II must reopen the case, Mr.. Bar
stow announced the justice, unless
you can persuade your client to think
better Of her action .
Il am not to be persuaded. your hon
orr Miss Emory interrupted hastily.
II demand the right. to: be heard"
"Then you may take the stand,
madam"
Barstow stepped to the table as
Judge Dudley uttered the words and
took up his coat and hat.
II except to your honor's ruling" he
observed with studied calmness, ''and
with that my duty ends. Self respect
demands my withdrawal, and l leave
the case in your hands
81 cannot allow younto retire at this
stage of the case, SIR spoke his hon
or. Il recognize the delicacy If your
position and the embarrassment to
which you are subjected. But the de-
PENDANT cannot be left unrepresented.
and there is no one so competent as
you to represent her at this crisis"
Il submit to the courts authority
Barst0w answered, "although the. best
interest of a defendant can never be
served by forcing an unwilling counsel
upon her. AS your honor insists upon
my services, however, I suggest the
propriety of an adjournment"