The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-08
SLAIN LOVER
LIAR SAYS
WOMAN filler
Lost Affection for Clarke,
Mrs. Keith Miller Admits
at Trial.
MEMORY NOT CHERISHED
Denies That Lancaster Was
Betrayed by Her in
Affair With Writer.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
MIAMI, Fla, Aug. 8.-Mrs. Jes-
sic M. Keith Miller lost her love for
Haden Clarke, writer, because he
was a liar" and does not cherish
his memory since his death, she
revealed today as she resumed her
testimony in the murder trial of
Capt. William N. Lancaster in
Clarke'S death.
Clarke was shot fatally on the
morning of April 81 in Mrs. Keith
Miller's cottage, in which Clarke
and Lancaster occupied the same
sleeping room.
She steadfastly has held to her
contention and that of Lancaster,
that Clarke committed suicide.
After barrage of embarrassing
questions Numbered at her by Yer
non Hawthorne, states attorney
Mrs. Keith-Miller suddenly disclosed
for the first time in the trial that
her love for Clarke had undergone
a change some time between their
engagement and his death.
Denies Betraying Lancaster
She denied Hawthorne's charge
that she had betrayed Captain
Lancaster in your love for Clarke
while Lancaster was in the west
sending you all the money he could
beg, borrow or steal"
II lost my love for Haden Clarke
because he was liar" she said. A
few minutes later she elaborated
this statement to say, unfortunate
ly, I don't love the memory of
Haden in his death"
Mrs. Keith-Miller paled and her
eyes filled with tears as she an
Swered the opening question by
Hawthorne.
She revealed that she became ill
in Cuba, and later communicated
the illness to Clarke.
She charged Hawthorne had
broken confidence with her by in
Producing this phase of the case.
You gave your word of honor,
Mr.. Hawthorne, you would never
say anything!" she accused the
prosecutor.
Beg, Borrow or Steal?
did you love Clarke?" Hawthorne
asked.
yes"
Did you love Lancaster?"
Yes, years ago."
do you love Lancaster now?"
mo, but I'm very fond of him"
she replied.
Mrs. Miller, did you betray
Captain Lancaster in your love for
Clarke while Lancaster was in the
west sending you all the money he
could beg, borrow or steal?"
mo"
James Cannon, defense attorney,
was upheld in an objection to the
world steal"
Mrs. Keith-Miller said she ad-
mired Captain Lancaster because he
had defended her at all costs.
Would you die for Captain Lam
eastern" Hawthorne asked.
Eyes"
Would you lie for him?"
Wouldn't Lie for Home
Mrs. Keith-Miller hesitated, then
said: mo, because you would know
I was lying"
IF Captain Lancaster has COM
mitted forgery on the two suicide
notes, does it increase your fond
ness for him, and raise his code of
honor in your eyes?"
mo; it just was a foolish thing
to do"
Hawthorne then asked if Haden
Clarke was afraid of Captain Lam
casters return from tn west.
She insisted he was not, though
admitting that Lancaster was a polo
player, "broncho buster" and well
terweight champion boxer of the
British Royal Air forces, and that
Haden was aware of that.
Haden Wasn't Afraid
''I am sure Haden was not afraid
of him. she said.
The question returned to her love
affairs.
Being in love and loving per-
son is quite different" Mrs. Keith
Miller explained. II was not wildly
infatuated by Captain Lancaster.
We worked together and had mutual
friends"
Unfortunately, I don't love the
memory of Haden in his death"
Defense testimony will begin
Tuesday, it is expected, when Clyde
Pangborn, around-the-world flier;
Clarence Chamberlin, Atlantic f1ier;
Rex Gilnertin, noted New York air.
man, and Lieutenant Bling Boyer,
United States air corps, appear in
LancaSter'S behalf.
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