The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-06

Ola gentleman at such Crisis passed
my comprehension. Suddenly it occur
rcd to HE that be might be endeavor-
ing to provoke the court into deciding
against him, and as I remembered his
boast that any adverse verdict of the
Jury would be overturned by the high
er courts if the prosecutors request
should be granted became convinced
that this was his settled purpose.
"Mr. Lambert, I will ask you
I leaned forward as the judge adj
dressed me, but Barstow waved me
back with both his arms.
Don't answer the question, Mr..
Foreman" he shouted. Il object, your
honor! I object! If you interrogate
the juror now l warn you the case is
ended, and you will be held RESPONSE
ble''-
II will be held responsible" the old
gentleman Numbered, his face flush
ing with anger. "What do you mean,
sir? You are offensive and-and inso-
ent, sir, and I warn you TOTO Your
objection is overruled, sir. Now sit
down.
"Exception"'
Barstow's eyes were glittering with
excitement, and 1 could see faint
traces of a dangerous smile on his lips
as he uttered the sinister rejoinder.
"Mr. Lambert, do you solemnly
swear that such answers as you shall
n1Q10 in, This hot tho Vo0n1o
and Alice Emory, shall be the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, 50 help you GodY'
l bowed my head over the Bible
which the court attendant placed in
my hand. and, looking up, met Bars
tow's evil leer of triumph. ::
Now, Mr.. Gilbert, proceed with
your examination" directed the judge.
The confusion of countless witnesses
must have bewitched the chair in
which l sat, for my brain whirled mad
~ and for moment could not have
told the prosecutor my name.
'Mr. Lambert, declare any fact Of
which you have personal knowledge
affecting this cause"
Barstow's arm shot out, and his
hand futtered in protest as the pros
ecutor framed his question.
Don't answer, Mr.. Lambert" he
shouted. II object"
"Objection overruled,' snapped the
justice.
"Exccption!'
Gilbert repeated his question, and as
he phrased it 1 partially regained my
self possession.
,."Shortly after the close of the first
day of; this trial.. Il: begah: Il was in
the neigh1enhood; OF the Shaw farm
house, and: never. having seen It,
stonbod and, Inspected It from the out:
side, and while doing this I 'inadtert.
emily heard conversation between
Miss Madeleine Mapes and Miss Bet
tina Field.''
"Stop!' Numbered Barstow. Il OBJ
ject! This is not the witness personal
knowledge. 1t is hearsay-and not
binding on
"Objection overruled and exception
granted" interposed the judge. :Now,
Mr.. Barstow,'' he continued, Ito save
further Interruption, it. is understood
that you object to each and every
statement of this witness, and each of
your objections is overruled and an ex-
ception noted. Will that satisfy you?"
Yes, sir, and am also satisfied that
the further continuance of this trial Is
waste Of time, and I request you to
discharge the jury"
II decline to grant the request"
Exception"
Estate the substance Of the con-
versation you heard, Mr.. Lambert"
prompted his honor.
LAS nearly as l can remember" I
answered, speaking to the jury, Miss
Mapes warned the other woman that
il she talked too much or became con-
fused she might be guilty of MURDER
Ibid they. talk about any particular
facts in the case:' "- -. >.
The judges question sounded as
though whispered in my ear. !
Eyes, the subject of the, blue skirt
was discussed, and Miss Field asked
Miss Mapes how she was to answer
f.sI,is3+7 -, IS rzitsa II.