Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-19

twelve months in the home for way
ward girls and was out on probation.
he testified that he had nothing to do
D with her being sent back to Jail last
. Wednesday He testified that he had
no communication with Attorney Ar
/ nold
The next witness was Deputy Sheriff
J Fred Smith. who was on the stand only
I few minutes. He testified that Miss
HUMPHREYS told him she knew some
Thing about the Hirsch case, but not
I all about il. He was not cross-cX-
amined.
The next witness was Forrest Adair.
called back TO the stand for the pur-
pose of denying that he told Cook, as
the latter claimed in his testimony,
| that ne and his brother, George Adair.
suspected there was a plot to blackmail
Mayor Gambler. He also denied telling
Cook that he believed Mrs Hirschs
story. and also denied her claim that
he suggested paying her $3.50 per month
| TO leave the city, and also denied sug-
costing that she leave her husband
Nothing was developed on his cross-ex-
animation.
nrrs. Hirsch Contradicted
Asa q. Gambler, Jr., was the next wit
ness called by the state. He testified
as to going up to his fathers Office
on the afternoon OF Wednesday, Febru-
airy 6th. and found Mrs. Hirsch stand
| ing by the table. apparently waiting
for something He stated that Mrs.
/ Hirsch asked the mayor who he was,
and when the mayor told her she i'm
mediately took her departure. He de-
MED. as Mrs. Hirsch claimed, that the
mayor followed her to the elevator. He
also stated that neither he nor For
rest Adair suggested paying any money
to Mrs. Hirsch during the conference
they held with her in Mr. Adair's Of
fee. and stated that she was the one
who suggested a money payment, and
she was the one who mentioned an
amount. this being $500, 900. He stated
/ that she also demanded the payment Of
her husbands debts, and figured them
Up on the margin of a newspaper.
On cross-examination by Judge Rus
sell. Mr.. Gambler stated that he wen,
to Mr.. Adair's office to represent his
father.
Did you feel resentful toward this
wOman?" asked Judge Russell.
NO, l had no feeling toward her"
How did you think she was connect
ed with your father-what did you think
her relations had been with him." asked
Judge Russell.
Attorney Arnold objected 70 this ques-
ton. and ne and Judge Russell INDUCED
in a heated tilt. Judge Hill raped
sharply f2r order, but they kept on ar
guing.
Mr. Sheriff. collect IS each from
these gentlemen" directed the judge
Lawyers Pinned
If your honor imposes a fine with an
alternative Jail sentence" admitted
Judge Russell. III have TO go to jail
unless your honor will lend me the
money"
Judge Hill very accommodatingly
agreed to lend it to MIN, but Attorney
Arnold insisted on making the loan.
Returning TO the cross-examination,
Judge Russell asked:
Was any previous attempt ever made
to extort money from your father
Yes, on several occasions repiieu
Mr.. Gambler.
Did she come down with Il flat de-
maad for 100000"
Yes. after a long conversation shC
came down TO the point and MADE II
PLAIN
You don't know what passed at pre-
viOUs conferences, DO your
No"
How did she arrive at the point Of
making me- demand?'
she talked about charitable work.
and Mr.. Adair finally asked her 10 be
plain as TO what she wanted. and she
said that if she left her husband and Sot
out of town she must have 100000
when you went up to your fathers
office on February 6, did sou enter from
the hall?"
Yes"
You did not go through the stenog-
rapher's Office
No"
Judge Russell reposte this Ques-
,ion three times. with the same answer
bv Mr.. Gambler, and Attorney Arnold
objected 10 such "senseless repetition.
Another suuabble ensued. Judge Hiil
declared the court was going to deal
more drastically if they didn't quit
their sqUabbling.'
you must address your remarks TO
the court" declared Judge Hill. This
trial is not going TO be turned into
vaudeville show"
Judge Russell said:
Your honor. there is no court in
Georgia for which / have greater re-
spect, but / would rather go to JAN
,haa SURRENDER any OF the rights TO
which ny client is entitled.
Replying % further questions, AIR.
CaudIer stated that Mrs. Hirsch asked
who nc wa when he entered ms Ia
,her-s office, and left Immediately wnen
told that ne was the mayors son. He
Sai0 she NdS II , AAAe HAa1
cited. Asked whether his father was
excited. he said the mayor seen1ed
somewhat stirred up.
The next witness called was Nllham
Gambler. the mayors youngest son. de
was asked A series of questions by At
torney Arnold in regard 10 photo
graph in which he appeared with Mrs.
Birsch. some young ladies, and some
members Of the Georgia Automoolle
associs ton. All the questions were
ruled ont by Judge Till.
Judge Russell objected 20 the cues
rions. even after they had been ruled
out. and another tilt took place be-
tween Judge Russell and Attorney Ar
mold. and Judge Hill fined them $40
each
Did Mrs HirSch ever ask you 70
cali on herr" asked Attorney Arnold,
getting 20 the point Of Mr. Gamblers
testimony.
Judge Russell objected on the ground
that the question brought Mrs. Hirschs
character in issue. Attorney Arnold
said he was going TO show she pur-
sued him just like she putsued his
father. ,,
After a lengthy argument Judge BIN
over-ruled the objection and allowed the
examination to proceed along the line
laid down BY Attorney Arnold.
Did Mrs. Hirsch ever telephone you
20 come out and see herr" asked At
.orney Arnold.
yes" replied Mr.. Gambler