The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-19


II offer to conccdc facts, not fan
cics,'' he retorted.
My proposition has reference to a
: fact
cit has reference to q 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 tool up his interrupted
examination and speedily succeeded in
establishing the identity Of the Sc
culitics deposited in the Venezuelan
bank in Miss Emory's name, but all
his efforts to follow up this proof We're
frustrated.
At last the prosecutor abandoned the
task and began a 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
We're ruled out by tn. judge, and not
one Of them came under the observa-
ton of the jury.
Although his moves We're repeatedly
checked and turned. Gilbert STUCK dog
gcdly 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
stantly the lawyers face darkened
with anger, and as he turned to the
sound | saw his eyes rest for Il mo-
mcnt on Barbara Frayne. Her express
sion was perfectly grave, but l could
sec the color mounting to her cheeks
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 severe
and determined than l had imagined
! he could be.
YOUR honor he began, II have on
dcavorcd to conduct this trial up to
the present time without formality. but
at this point | must request the court
to exclude all witnesses from the
room
Harstow rose and stared at the
speaker with astonishmcnt.
"Isn't it rather late in the day for
,,,- fri,,) 10 n,ol-n chic rnrllnSf ~ ht
inquired of the court. lis he going to
call any more witnesses: If not,
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
| shall grant it,
When quiet had been restored Gil.
bert again rose and addressed tho
court.
Your honor, | now request that TIC
person be allowed t" enter or leave the
courtroom during the examination OF
the next witncss.'
Bnrs,ow looked up at his opponent
With an angry sneer.
please. mister. may I breathe dur
ing this function" he muttered.
The prosecutor swung on his hec
and. leaning forward, looked his oppo
nent squarely in the eyes.
I'll make YOU hold your breath" hi
rctorted Sternly.
Barstow tipped his chair back Will
an uneasy laugh. and the judge rappet
sharply for order.
amy person desiring to retire from
: the courtroom before the mex witnes!
, leaves the stand must do 50 now,' h,
directed.
I No one in the audience stirred at tn,
, announcement. and an cXlec1nnt husl
followed.
"Otticcr, lock the doors. Now, Mr.
Gilbert"
Ills honor turned briSkly I" the pros
ecutor. who rose and glanced at the at
t tendunt standing before the door .
l the judges chamber.
: call Madeleine Mapcs,' he com
mandeu sharply.
! Gilbert studied Mr.. Shaw's house
keeper after she had seated herself %,