The Washington times., 1921-09-17
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preliminary hearing through startling
medical testimony in which they place
reliance. It is understood 1t was this
report that sent the State scurrytns
in an effort to find DR.. Beardslee.
When District Attorney Matthew
Brady, in the court OF Police Judge
SYLVAN Lazarus yesterday announced
that "the people are ready to pro-
ceed on the murder charge" he
blasted hopes of the defense that
Arbuclkle would be given his liberty
on $4,000 bond, which was set by
the court when Q grand jury tndict-
ment charging the defendant with
manslaughter was returned.
It was indicated that the proseou-
tion's decision to 60 on trial on the
murder charge was q surprise to the
defense.
From Los Angeles came reports
that Arbuckle already had made train
reservations for a trip from San
Francisco to that city last evening.
Murder In not q bailable charge In
California.
County Opens Purse.
District Attorney Brady has the
support Of the board on county super
visors in his prosecution Of Arbuclle.
It was shown yesterday when the
finance committee Of that body appro-
priated $1,000 for immediate expenses
Of the trial and promised more when
needed. Brady had asked the board
for additional funds, declaring much
wealth would be- expended by the
Mrs. Bambina Maude belmont. who
swore to the murder charge on which
Arbuckle yesterday appeared in
court. viewed Miss Rappe's body yes
terday and suffered partial col
lapse. The body was sent last night
to Los Angeles on the Lark, q
Southern Pacific express train.
Robert H. Mccormick. assistant
United States district attorney In
charge Of liquor prohibition prose-
cutions. said that he expected to
present to the Federal grand jury
Tuesday evidence that liquor was
served and consumed at the party
given by Arbuckle, in which Miss
1tappe was alleged to have received
her fatal injuries.
Subpoenas were issued yesterday
summoning Lowell Sherman and Fred
Fishback, declared to have been
guests at the party. to appear before
the United States grand jury here.
Sherman and Fishback were ques-
toned on Thursday concerning nquor
alleged to have been consumed at
the Arbucltle party. I According to
Robert Camarillo, assistant United
States district attorney, Fishback
said more than forty quarts Of liquor
were consumed in three days at the
Arbuckle apartments.
Sherman was released today from a
contract with a large motion picture
production company here.
Searching for Physician.
A development yesterday was the
announcement that DIR. Arthur Boards
lee, house physician at the st. Fran
els hotel and the physician who first
attended Miss Rape. Is being sought
by the authorities.
But even 50, 1t was necessary to
lock the courtroom doors a half hour
before the case was scheduled for
hearing, The corridors of the hall of
justice were jammed with men and
women.
The presence Of the women was In
marked contrast with Arbuckle's first
court appearance - then there were
not a half dozen present.
Stern and 'digniffed there arrived
early a committee Of club women as
signed by the Women's Vigilance
Committee to watch over the proceed
ings to the end that they may be
assured "justice is DONE"