The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-03-13


II offer TO concede facts, not fan
cies,' he retorted.
MY proposition has reference to a
fact"
1T has reference to a breezy fancy
born in the wind swept cavern of your
mind, sir"
THE breeze is a cyclone which will
blow you away, Barstow."
Now, gentlemen from the judge.
Then Gilbert took up his interrupted
examination and speedily succeeded in
establishing the identity of the Sc
curities deposited in the Venezuelan
bank in Miss Emory's name, but all
his efforts to follow up this proof were
frustrated.
AT last the prosecutor abandoned the
task and began q new assault. In
quick succession he offered a number
of letters in evidence, but again Bar
stow opposed him tooth and nail, and
one after another the proposed exhibits
were ruled out by the judge, and not
d of them came under the observa-
ton of the jury.
Although his moves were repeatedly
checked and turned, Gilbert stuck dog
gedly to his task, displaying wonderful
resourcefulness and ingenuity. Once
or twice he seemed on the verge of
success, but Barstow's stubborn re-
sistance always prevailed in the end
and left him master of the situation.
Indeed, the fight continued SO long
without advantage to the prosecutor
that it grew monotonOus, and at last
some one in the audience laughed. In
with anger. and as he turned to the
sound Ilsawb his eyes rest for a mo
ment OH Barbara Frayne. Her express
sion was perfectly grave, but | could
see the~color mounting to her cheeks
as Gilbert'ss glance. passed her and
swept along row after row of faces I'M
til he had inspected every person in
the room. When he turned to the
bench again he appeared more sever
and determined than l had imagined
he could be.
"Your HONOR he began, Il have en-
deavored to conduct this trial up TO
the present time without formality, but
az this point | must request the court
to exclude all witnesses from the
room" "a
Barstow rose and stared at the
speaker with establishment.
isn't it rather late. in the day for
my friend to make this request:' he
inquired of the court. rs he going to
call any more witnesses? If not, l
protest it is not courteous to exclude
my witnesses when | did not exclude
his"
There is no use protesting, counsel
or, The request is entirely proper, and
l shall grant it,
When quiet had been restored Gil
bert again rose and addressed the
court.
"Your honor, | now request that no
person be allowed to enter or leave the
courtroom during the examination Of
the text Witness"
| BarStOW lOOkeu up at HIS oppoilehl
with an angry sheer.
please. mister. may ] breathe dur
ing this Junction. he muttered.
The prosecutor swung on his heel
and, leaning forward. looked his oppo-
nent squarely in the eyes.
I'll make you hold your breath" he
retorted sternly.
Barstow tipped his chair back with
an uneasy laugh. and the judge raped
sharply for order.
"Any person desiring to retire from
the courtroom before the next witness
leaves the stand must do so now he
directed.
No one in the audience stirred ut The
announcement. and an expectant hush
followed.
Officer. lock the doors. Now. y Il.
Gilbert
His honor turned briskly to the pros
ecutor. who rose and glanced at the at
tendant standin. before the door Of
the judges chamber.
Call Madeleine Mapes,' he com
manded sharply.
Gilbert studied Mr.. Shaw's house
keeper after she had seated herself on