Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-27
Greater Part of Story So
Pathetic That Jurors and
Spectators Are Vis-
IDLY Affected.
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the charge OF numbering her husba nd.
John L. DcSaullcs. the night of Au-
gust 3.
II was a tale in which pathos and
numor were mingled There we're mo-
mcnts wnen tho pale, twcnty-thrce-
ycar-old Chilean hcircss smiled broad
Is at part ot her grim narration. and
when the spectators who crowded the
courtroom laughed so loudly II was
necessary for Justice Manning 10 rap
for order.
But the greater part of the story
waH so deeply pathetic tha, jurors and
spectators were visibly affected.
1t was n recital in which scenes
were rapidly shifted. The first was
luxurious estate in Chi.e-Vina del
Mar. tho vineyard by the sca"-where
the defendant spent her childhood.
Then followed a reference to the years
the young Woman spent in convent
In England. There was the return 70
her Chilean home. and her acquaint-
sncc witE DeSaul:cs. fresh from laur.ls
won a. a football star at Yale.
Then the witness told OF her brief
conrtship and the wedding ceremony
performed in Paris in 1911.
DOMESTIC INFELICITY
AND INDIFFERENT NEGLECT
From this point. the story was one
OF domestic in!elicity and OF '.indiffer-
en-. neglect" and unfaithfulness on the
part II the husband. which eventually
led 10 tho divorce court. These YEAR,,
of unhapDiness for the defendant were
described a "a horrible nightmare" in
one OF thc several letters written by
Mrs DcSaullcs. as read 20 the court.
and which intcrsccrsed her testimony.
Mex; came the climax of the nara :
tion-Mrs DeSauiles's account OF .he
tragedy at The FOX" her former hus-
bands lone near Wcstbury, Long
Island. the nigh: she failed in her en-
deavor 10 obtain possession OF her son.
ana. IN moment of mental irrespon-
sibibiy. according 10 her claim. fired
tho revolver shots. .Ynv-,.-.,... .
There was no reference throughout
the fire-hour recital to "hypothyrno.
SIS, The thyroid condition which hc:.
attorneys say was partly respons;ble
for her temporary mental dcranEemcnt.
Mrs DeSaullcs's story having been
told there remain to he examined sew
eral other witnesses on behalf Of the
defendant. and then the way VIII be
cleared for a long battle of nlienlsts
and other medical specialists repre-
sentinS the prosecution and defense.
which is expected to be wagcd before
the case finally goes 10 the jury.
with this in prospect, lawyers con-
nected with the trial tonight predict
ed II viii continue we'll into next week.
TELLS STORY IN TONE so Low
SHE CAN HARDLY BE HEARD
Mrs. DcSaulles. whose paleness and
iansuid demcanor reflected her three
months of Imprisonment. told her story
in tone so low it was necessary
for Justice Manning to admonish her
several times to speak louder. Jurors
leaned forward with hands cuppcd
about their ears endeavorinG to catch
every word Of the testimony. Persons
in the back of the courtroom listened
intentiy. although only an occasional
sentence was audible TO them.
Accompanying Mrs. DcSaulles into
the trial chamber were her mother,
Mrs. Blanca Errazuriz; her sister.
Amelia. and brother. William, who
came from Chile for the trial.
AZ the opposite side OF the court
room We're seated Charles a. H. De-
Saullcs. a brother OF John L. DeSaulles;
his sister. Mrs. Caroline Desener. and
stephen S. Tuttle, DeSaulles's former
secretary. Near them was julius Ha.
demeh, DeSaullcs's valet, who testified
in behalf of the State last week.
Among the spectators were many per-
sons prominent in New York and Long
Island social Circles.
When Mrs. DeSaulles entered the
courtroom she smiled in acknowledge
mcnt OF her attorneys greetings. and
bowed to the jury as she took her
seat
The witness had finished the first
part OF her story--her marriage at .he
age of sixteen and her return 20 the
United States with DeSaulles-when
her attorney. Henry a. Uterhart. in
tcrruptcd to read several letters bear
ing Mrs. DeSau.lcss signature.
MISSIVIGs HRIM WITH
WORDS OF AFFECTION
These mjssives brimmed with words
of affection. They pictured tile youth
ful brides dream OF the happiness
which she thought was to DC hers but
an occasional phrase, such rs please
don't disappoirt us again" and come
Tuesday without fail" indicated tho
negligent attitude whicl, Mrs. De-
Saullcs claims her husband assumed
toward her was asserting itself.
DcSaullcss fitful trips to London and
Paris. from where he would cable TO
his vito to join him there, made up the
next part OF the story told by the wit
ness. These summonses, she said. were
followed several times by later mes
susca from her husband telling her to
remain in the United S,ates--that he
was coming back to this country The
instructions were invariably
received. she said. after she had closed
up their home and made all prepara-
tions to leave.
number Of additional Instances Of
DeSaulles's alleged inideiIties and in
Continued on Third PagcJ