Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

Just as though he being trained for a cinema
production Jordan says he rehearsed in the part
by Summers, questioned crossquesioned advised and
corrected to his attitude gestures and expressions
On one occasion. he says friend OF Summers helped
IN the drill Finally. his impersonaon went of
without hitch the register OF emotions was Judged
satisfactory, and he told his story clearly and con-
vincingy
In staging the scenario life additions were needed
TO complete the cast The bogus heir must be repre.
scented by real attorney Summers therefore, engaged
one; The claim of the bogus heir must be Supported
Summers realized by corroboratory evidence james
m according TO the original scenario. had become
tather to the orphan after the death of his father and
uncle, and still alive.
Realizing the difficulty and danger OF presentnp
more tnan one actual actor in court lie decided this
role might be filed otherwise. So an AFFIDAVIT was
nrepared-to be signed before real notary by some.
one impersonatiny fil--in which the fctiona Pill
should corroborate he hcros account Of the storm and
the death OF his father and Hugh To give further
weight. another affidavit giving details omitted by
iill was prepared and sworn TO by someone purport.
ms 10 be the cook OF the Albert Lewis
With these afidavits prepared and fled the drama
was ready for presentation in court
REEL TWO
SCENE Smro0ote's Court, king, County Neo York
II was the morning Of October 10 1916. The Hon.
orabie Herbert T. ketchum. Jurst trained in the
nearing OF cases, the detection of flaws and frauds
and the dispensing OF Justice Judge in the Sur
rosates Court of Kings County Brooklyn New York
- me case in hand was the matter of the estate of
lhomas okeefe In the matter of the petition of John
.ampoeli to withdraw money from the State Comp
',".'ei' petoie surrogate kctchum appeared the
claimant to the estate. John Campbell his legal
representative. Charles Edwin Summers and counsel
for the heir, and Deputy Attorney General Charles
Masone who opposed the action behalf of the State
ana william McDermott, step.son of the late Thomas
O,Keefe ~
Inc appearance OF William McDermott stepson OF
heeie was not arranged you may suppose by
stage Manager and Producer Summers While his an.
pearance was perturbing. Actor Jordan showed no
signs OF surprise dismay. Trained and drilled he
was ready to play the role.
campbell. modest. quiet. being duly called. gave his
aaaress as no IA Broad avenue. Leona. n. ].
w mere were you born?" he asked in the direct
examination. Gibraltar" he answered promptly
Lawyer summers watched him carefully-as alertly
as movie director in charge of the making of film
what was your fathers % John Campbell"
what was your mothers name?"
and his voice fell. ~ '
Catherine o'keefe, he answered softly
surrogate Ketchum listened graveIy Lawyer Sum.
mers smiled approvngly. The register was perfect
me actorhero told OF living with his grandmother
as chha HIS mood--as he had been trained
changed; II was the mood Of "reminiscences
DO YOU recall what street in Galway YOU lived
curing those years. Campbells forehead slightly
REGISTERED an effort OF memory. His eyes lighted
Abergae road he answered
how long were you living In Galway"
I'll was ten years old" The actor registered a
Iarreachng. II bit vague memory, when he told OF
sahng on the Albert Lewis for Australia and the trim
around the Cape of Good Hope
Who was on the vessel beside yourself?'
my father, Uncle
Pill" ~ 'a"ee Lawyer Summer.
Ana :, th,. u Actor Jordan