The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-21

get the witness to say he was going to Europe, but he denied it. He said he had sold his business and was co- ing to Los Angeles on a trip. He did not tell the girl that he would send her to Europe.
 Mrs. Bender Recalled
 Mrs. Bender was recalled to ths stand by the defense. She denied that sne had gone to Loveman, Joseph Ss Loeb's on August 10 to sec Ruth. She a.lw Ruth a few minutes about week before. Ruth did not call her up. She had letter from the girl the latter part of July. She did not sec hor Frequently, and only went to Loveman, Joseph G Loeb's to do her regular shopping. and not to see the girl.
 Mrs. Bender denied that she had ever mentioned religion to the girl. she admttted that sue went to Love- man, Joseph x Loeos on May 16, tho day Ruth was at her home. to get her handbag, The girl wanted to get car fare to come back to town. Mrs. Bender said.
 Barber's Statement
 Charlie Newell. barber, testified that Stophenson's character was had. Mir. Newell said his feelings toward Stephenson were neutral.
 J. R. Rider, barber was introduced, but upon being asked if he knew StepheQson's general reputation, he said he knew him only as a barber, and was not allowed TO testify.
 R. c, Lscky, barber. said Stephens sons reputation was bad. He admit ted, on cross examination, that his feelings were bitter toward the ue- fendant. and that the defendant had fired him when he was living In Tal- ladega.
 Both Mir, and Mrs. Stephenson have stood the trial well. through all stages. As the state attorney be- gan his argument yesterday after noon and called upon the jury to sentence him, their expression was almost blank. They stared out the window, and seemed little concerned with what was happening In the courtroom.
 Stephenson entered the courtroom yesterday morning smoking a cigar. When the bailiff announced that there must be no smoking after court was called to order. he put 1t aside, and lighted 1t again during a short recess,
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 l1alrtFoom spectators have leaned togH ard each time Judge Black, oe Ae defense, had mentioned the let tor which Ruth wrote from Loret- ta, Tenns on October 3. Several wit nesses, including Mrs. Stephenson, have Identified it as the girls hand- writing This letter was introduced to show that the girl was in the Tennessee town at that time.
 Interest among the spectators has increased as the trial has progressed. Yesterday the largest crowd permit- ted in the courtroom during the week was present. Spectators who came as early as s;3o o'clock yesterday morning found tho courtroom already crowded,
 Many who had attended the morn- ing session yesterday remained without leaving the courtroom to hear the afternoon session. Many brought lunches with them. A num-t Der of women have attended the trial during the closing days, and foi-. lowing tho sessions, those in ths back part of the room having crowded around the rail to get a look at the defendant and his wife.