South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-15
PLAN OPEN TRIAL
OF TIERNAN BABY
CASE ON MONDAY
ID e f ense Counsel Seconds
Judges Suggestion for
Larger Court Room.
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Poulln. the defendant was present
IN court. so that any witnesses they
may call are problematlcal and there
was every appearance Thursday that
the attorneys did not expect TO call
upon any large number OF witnesses.
Speculation Rife.
The fact that witnesses are 10 be
called started many rumors ahoat
after the hearing and much specula-
tion was INDUCED in as 10 whom
Mrs. Herman expects 10 substantiate
her charge that Poulin, not her hus-
band. IS the father OF the little babe.
Whether these witnesses are persons
who have been confidants OF either
of the parties. or are those who are
alleged 10 have first carried tales OF
the clandestine meetings OF Poulin
and Mrs. Herman 10 the former
wife. or are specialists in the science
OF physiognOmy and expect 20 trace
the parentage through facial like
ness IS a matter which will not be
disclosed until the subpOenas are
issued b. the prosecutor.
Neither Mrs. Herman nor her hus-
band were in court when the formal
tiles were held. They had been ad-
vised that their presence would not
be needed. While the court was in
session, a family gathering was held
at the Herman home Relatives OF
Mrs Herman, whose exact relation
ship was not revealed. came 20 South
Bend Thursday TO confer with her.
Whether they offered her a haven
after the trial Is ended and the sep
aratiOn agreed upon between Prof.
Herman and his wife becomes effec-
tive was not made known They left
for their homes in Michigan Thurs
day night. refusing to comment upon
the situation and evincing every de-
sire 20 avoid any publicity in con-
nection with the case.
Fierce Battle Expected.
That the hearing on Monday VIII
produce one OF the flercest legal bat
ties. as well as one of the most SEN
sational stories, OF the local courts
was indicated by the battery Of law
yers which was on hand 20 defend
Poulin. In the front sat Atty sam
uel Parker. long a leader OF the To-
cal bar With him were Nitus Jones
and Samuel Schwartz. and IL Is hint
ed that other members OF these law
firms Will be present Monday.
When Judge DuComb asked for a
formal entry OF attorneys for POulin.
the full firm names and associates
OF the three who were present were
listed with the court. indicating that
possibly some. IL not all. OF the other
members OF these firms may be pres
ent for the real hearing.
Against them IS pitted only Pros.
JellisOn. since Pref. Herman &ith-
drew as an attorney and left TIE
matter up 10 the state 10 prosecute.
He Will stand alone. unless cOndi-
lions change. 10 match the legal
wit with the large battery OF .aw-
yers when the first married woman
20 repud!ate the legitimacy Of her
own child born IN wedlock takes
he stand 20 demand the punlshne Mt
OF the law from the man she &C
cuses OF its fatherhood.
Receive Many Letters.
The securing Of the council cham
Der as a place for the hearing =
prophetic OF an audience OF AZ lea =
500 as IL is estimated that seats VIII
be available for this number; AMI
the wide interest IN the case was
the actusting motive IN the sug-
gestion Of the trial Judge.
Letters continue 10 pour into the
Herman home offering much in the
way o. advice. something IN the way
a sympathy end more ir offers for
The future They come from girla