The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 12, 1895, Page 8

8 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1895. MAUD LAMONT TAKES THE WITNESS-STAND. The Sister of the Mur- dered Girl Gives Testimony. BLANCHE AND DURRANT. Did Mrs. Leak Call Upon Mrs. Noble After the Body Was Found? THE PRISONER INTERESTED. Maud Gives the Welght of Her Sister, But the Evidence Is Stricken Out. THE DURRANT TRIAL IN A MINUTE—-MAUD Since the previous session she had to fix the exact date upon which d Dr. Vogel called at her house to ppearance of her niece. s Monday evening, April 8, five amination of Mrs. kinson led her through a 1t did not succeed ny of the day before in in chang 4Dy manu followed by John G. Daly, who make his search of the belirs sof the murdered girl on Easter after the body was found. His brated that given by Dare. other witness of portant point of g the welght of her sister ds—was ordered stricken from the the da: her test as 115 pou ified the clothing of her sister, the choolbooks. She said her sister older than herself, and her age Mr. Barnes offered a tintype of cation by this witness, but > be only & copy of another photo- the court ruled that the photograph amination consumed n session. This morning the con- f the Powell-street car, Shermount, take the stand. He is expected to tell of ng Blanche and Durrant together on his car on the morning of April 3. h only to ed in the the foregoing summary wformation. If, however, ire to learn the particulars of this g trial you will find subjoined a impartial account of all im- to an int . of the progress of the case, and will be accorded 1o place in these colum SIXTH DAY OF THE TRIAL. The Advent of the Sister of the Mur- dered Girl—Mrs. Noble’s Cross- Examination. Maud Lamont, er of the murdered girl, came into the trial of William Henry Theodore Durrant vesterday. Her entrance ‘was not at all sensational, nor was her tes- timony of a surprising nature to those familiar with the general details of the case., Yet when Mr. Barnes said, *‘Call Maud Lamont,” a wave of suppressed excite- ment spread over the audience and every head was turned toward the door. Detective Seymour led her in—a very slight girlish little figure, draped all in black and displaying a luxury of auburn locks that hung down her back in a thick braid. Evidently she was a stranger to courts of justice, for she took the witness- seat that Mr. Barnes pointed out to her without waiting to be sworn. ‘What she had to say was scarcely audible to the audience, yet all could see that she answered even the most perplexing ques- tions of her inquisitors without hesitation. She was the younger sister, she said. Blanche was 21—a vear older than she, Blanche was also a trifle taller, but she could not have weighed much more, un- less Mand is mistaken. When Blanche first came to San Fran- cisco her health was poor, said this little auburn-haired sister of the murdered girl. That was in September. They went across to the grocery store one day shortly after lanche’s arrival and there Blanche was weigned. “What was that weight?’ asked Mr. Barnes. “One hundred and fifteen pounds.” And then—such is the force of legal technicalities—this answer was stricken from the record (though hardly from the minds of the jurors), because the wit- ness had not marked the figures on the scales, but had accepted the statement of the clerk who did the weighing. It is apparent that upon this point, the weight of the murdered girl, hinges a con- siderable part of the defense that will be set up. Every particle of testimony con- cerning the weight and size and general appearance of Blanche has only been ad- mitted to the record under the protest of Attorneys Dickinson and Deuprey. If Blanche Lamont weighed 140 pounds, as Dr. Barrett, the autopsy physician, said she might have, then the point will be raised that Durrant, unaided, could not have carried so heavy a body up to the top of the beliry. But all thisis in the future. It will be weeks, at the present rate of progress, be- fore the people’s case against Durrant is ,all in and the defense begins. Maud Lamont told the same story yes- terday that she told the Coroner ana the Police Court Judge at the preliminary ex- amination. She identified the clothing, the rings that came through the mail, and the schoolbooks of her murdered sister. She told of the intimacy between Blanche and the defendant, and she told of Dur- rant’s bringing the story-book to the bouse. During the main examination Mr. Barnes brought out the dress-form upon which is. draped the basque and skirt worn by Blanche. He stood it near the witness—so that she could 1identify the clothing—and all could see how near of a size the two girls were. The cross-examination of Maud was very searching, like that of the aunt, Mrs. Noble, who preceded her in the witness- chair. Mr. Dickinson was particularly anxious about the strap that was found around the schoolbook. And he wanted to know if Durrant had not said thus and so that evening when he called at the house with Dr. Vogel. But neither Maud nor Mrs. Noble would accept - Mr. Dickin- son’s version of the conversation, . nor would either of them affirm that the two girls were first introduced to Durrant by their aunt. Durrant was deeply interested in the testimony of Maud. He pulled his chair over so that he could talk to Mr. Deuprey. Sometimes he leaned back and smiling spoke to his motheror father or a friend. The cross-examination of Mrs. Noble was commenced by Dickinson when court convened in the morning. At its conclu- sion there came the brief testimony of John G. Daly. He helped Starr Dare in searching the belfry for the clothes, and was therefore able to identify many of the articles. It was after he had departed that Maud Lamont came to the stand. During the remainder of the morning session she gaye her testimony in chief. Much of it was brought out in quile a dramatic way by the skillful questioning of r. Barnes. The afternoon session was devoted to her cross-examination, and court adjourned for the day before it was entirely con- cluded. and Mr. Barnes tried to introduce a tin- type photograph of Blanche. Both Dickinson and Deuprey objected, and, as it turned out to be a reproduction of a photograph taken three or four years ago, Judge Murphy ruled that the original photograph would be the best evidence. The trial goes on this morning with Maud Lamont still on the stand. She will be succeeded by Shermount, the conductor of the Powell-street car, who, it is ex- pected, will testify to seeing Blanche and the defendant together on his car on April 3. e THE MORNING' SESSION. Testimony From Mrs. Noble—The Entrance of Maud Lamont and Her Evidence. The day’s proceedings began with the continuation of Mrs. Noble’s main exami- nation by District Attorney Barnes. He asked her whether she had been able to refresh her memory concerning the date | upon which Durrant and Dr. Vogel had | called upon her relative to the disappear- ance of Blanche Lamont. “Itwas on Monday evening, the 8th of April.”’ “Do you know about the weight of Blanche?"” “She told me —" object to what she told,” said Dickinson. It is not proper to say what she told you, Mrs. Noble,” saia the court. “‘Cross-examine,” said the Distriet Attorney. “I understand you have been acquainted with this defendant about three years?”’ was Dickinson’s first question. “Yes, sir. “Where did you first meet him?” “At the church.” «‘How frequently did you meet him?” “Once or twice a week.” “Didn’t you introduce Blanche and Maud Lamont to the defendant?"” “I don’t think I did.” “Are you sure?”’ “Well, I may have.” “Js it not probable that you did?” “Yes, it is probable; but I do not remember.” «The girls were acquainted with & number of young men at the church, were they not 2" ir. “Had Blanche many callers ?” “Very few.” “But she had some ?" “I don't think she had any from the church.” *Did anybody call " “Well, there was a_young man from Dillon, Mont., attending the Stanford University, who called two or three times.”” “Can’t you remember whether duced Blanche Lamont to Durrant ? “Noj; I cannot.” “But it was quite natural you should have domne so 2" “Yes, sir.” "l\lurr)m( was active in the church?” “Yes, sir.” “When you introduced Blanche and Mand to him did you not ask him to show them some attention because of his position in the church ?” 0; I remember nothing like that.” “Didn’t you say, ‘Theodore, now I want you to be attentive to these girls ? " “No; I don’t remember having said that.” “Did you call him Theodore at that time 2 “I don’t think so;: 1 may possibly have.” *“Didn’t you say, ‘Now, make them feel at home,’ or words like that?” “1 can’t recall any such language.” “How many times did Durrant call at your house that you know of 2" *‘Three times.” “What was the occasion of the first time ?” “When he returned home from the park with Blanche one Sunday. He apologized to me for having kept her out so long.” “What time was it?” “About 5 o’clock in the evening. H ‘was his fault keeping Bianche so late.” “‘Were not George King and Maud Lamont ith them?” No, sir.” nd didn’t they all ask your permission to you intro- e said it £0 10 the park?” “No; they did not intend to go to the park. Th tarted off from church and walked ahead of me a little way. It was after church in the morning.” “When was the second time Durrant called at your house?”’ “Once when he took Blanche and Maud toa concert at the church.” “Dia_you see the defendant and Blanche when they returned home?” There was a break in it for a time, | | | | | | | | | | | the names of most of the people from the church who called upon herafter Blanche’s disappearance and after the body was found. She mentioned the names of as many as she could recall. Nearly every- body in the church called. Mr. Dickin- son wanted witness to name all the ladies who called. She named a number of them, but among these was not the name Mr. Dickinson was longing to hear. Finally he came out directly and asked: “Do you know Mrs, Leake, a member of the church?” “Yes.” “How long have you known her?” “ can’t jusc remember that. Some time. Hfir glmnddaugmer was in my class atSunday- school.” “Was she in the habit of calling at your house and you at hers?” ““I called once to see her, after her grand- daughter died, but she only called on me once. I think she came shortly after the body was found. There were two old ladies calied one day. Ithink oneot them was Mrs. Leake, but I am not certain.” ““How long after the discovery of the body was that?” “I can’t remember.” “With whom did she call?” ““I think it was Mrs. 0§(!en, but I am not cer- tain that she called at ail.” “Please consider if this was not after the dis- n}’qmsmn(‘cof Blanche and before the discovery of the body?” “I donot think so. It wasnot.” “Did you go to thé church to attend the | prayer-meeting on the evening of the 3d of | April?” | “No, sir; I went there to give Mr. Gibson a | note.” i her strap. Mrs. Noble did not know. There was no name on this strap. Who would be likely to know about the name? Mrs. Noble could not answer. Perhaps Maud would know. 5 This concluded the cross-examination and Mr. Barnes asked some further ques- tions. He wanted to know about the Spencer spoken of by Mrs. Noble. Mrs. Noble said that Mr. Spencer was an elderly man, over 50 years, wore a full beard, hiad brown hair and was thick- set. “Did Durrant call April 10?” asked Mr. Barnes, OO0 O% AP “No, sir.” ‘‘As & matter of fact you do not knew whether or not Mrs. Leake called?” “‘No, sir; 1do not. Nearly every member of the church called. I suppose she did.” “At the time Blanche and Durrant returned from the park did Blanche makea statement in Sresence of the defendaut as to where they had been and what they had been doing?” Answer simply yes or no, please.”” “I can’t remember. She told me something about that time. Ican’t remember whether it was in Durrant’s hearing or not.” this in which Dickinson—What month was they went to the park? Witness—I don’t remember that. It must have been between September and December. She did not go with him aiter December. Then came John G. Daly to the witness- stand. He wasone of the men who searched for the clothes in the belfry. He testified that he stood on the platform in the belfry on the Easter Sunday morning and received the articles of clothing that were handed Barnes—I call your attention to these two rings. Cnngou identify them? itness—Yes, sir; they were Blanche’s. Barnes—After the 3d of April when did you first see these rings? Witness—hey came to the house through the mail. ‘Witness then identified the piece of news- paper in which the rings were wrapped and the wra; E" that came around the package. She said her aunt had opened the package in her (witness’) presence. Barnes—Did George King ever accompany you and your sister home from church? Witness—Yes, sir; but not often. Barnes—Did ;ou ever see Blanche and George King together Witness—Yes, sir. (Bn{tr;es—-l hand you this hat. Can you iden- y it? Witness—Yes; that was the hat Blanche wore when she left the house. Barnes—I call your attention to this black basque and skirt on the form. Do you recog- nize them? The District Attorney brought out the black-draped form again and placed it near Maude Lamont. Witness—Those are the garments Blanche wore. Barnes—And this book; do you recognize it? Witness—Yes; Durrant brought it to the house, Barnes—When? Witness—It was on Friday, April 5. He told me Blanche had asked him for it, and that he was on his way to_the hospital, and, as he was going past, he would leave it for her. Barnes—Where did this conversation take place? MAUD LAMONT ON THE WITNESS-STAND., [Sketched by a “ Call” artist.] 1d the defendant?” | in afterward and | “And you sat down behi “No, sir; I think he took the sea “What wa “‘He aske: said ‘no.” IHe with her that mornin bring her a nook.” “What hour was this?”’ e was coming. I i ridden on the car had promised to “Between hali-past 7 and 8 o’clock, I think— as nearly as I can remember.’” ; “Was there anything in his manner which attracted your attention?”’ “I was so excited thatI did not notfce him. I remember that he wore an overcoat, but that | is all.”” | “Was he at all excited?” «I don’t know.” “But you were there and talked with him?” “Yes, sir; but I tell you I was so excited my- self that I did not notice him.” “Did you tell him about Blanche not having | returned home | Was there any reason why you did not?” e 1 1 started to go to church I told Maud I would ask the people there if they had | | seen Blanche. Maud asked me not to do this, | for it would only cause a sensation and send | JOEN G. DALY AS HE APPEARED ON THE WITNESS-STAND. [Sketched by a “Call” artist.] Did Mand return with them?” S0t 0, sir. You (hmlght nothing of it at the time?"” Nothing.” “What was the next time Durrant called:” ‘It was with Dr. Vogel, after the disappear- ance of Blanche.” “Was your husband present at the time?” Yes, sir.” 'Was the conversation held in the parlor?” “It was. “Was the conversation concerning Blanche addressed to Mr. Noble?” “Not particularly so.”” The examination was very searching. Attorney Dickinson went into every pos- sible point. In answer to some of the questions Mrs. Noble said that when Dur- rant left the house that evening with Dr. Vogel he said that Blanche was sucha good girl she thought everybod‘\; else was as good; he tnougEt she might have been carried off. “Was there anvthing in his conduct that night which attracted your attention?” asked Dickinson. “No, sir.”” “Or in his language?” “No, sir.” Dickinson then led the witness to recall all the church members to the house making inquiries, and all that. So I did not tell any- body. My husband did not return to dinner | that ‘evening. I had not seen him before I | went to the church.” “Do you recollect Durrant using these words that evening he called with Dr. Vogel to Maud: “You must not feel so bad; you must cheer up; everything will turn out il right?’ *No, sir; he didn’t say that. He told Maud that if she ever wanted & friend 0 go to Em- manuel Baptist Church.” Mr. Dickinson then showed witness the schoolbooks and the strap that was around them and asked her whether she had ex- amined them carefully enough to be able to identify them. Mrs. Noble said she had examined them and could identify them. Then followed a long series of questions about the strap, with the only end that Mrs. Noble said she could identify it be- cause there was a little piece of string on it that she had seen about two weeks before Blanche disappeared. On that occasion she borrowed Blanche’s strap to use on a package she took with her to the bank. Mr. “Dickinson then wanted to know Wwhether Blanche did not have her name on | courtroom was turned to the door. down to him by Starr Dare, who was up among the rafters. His testimony was confined to corrobor- | ating that of Starr Dare and of identifying | the different articles of clothing found by | him in the belfry. His cross-examination | did not elicit any new point; s When District Attorney Barnes said | “Call Maud Lamont” every head in the Pres- ently there entered a slight, girlish figure, dressed all in black, with a wealth of aun- burn hair that hung in a braid nearly to her waist. Every eye watched her progress through the crowded courtroom to the witness- stand, and every ear listened intently to catch the first ‘sound of her voice in re- sponse to Mr. Barnes’ first question, which was: “Your name is Maud Lamont?"” “Yes, sir.” u know Blanche Lamont?" ,sir._ She was my sister.” “Where did she live prior to coming to San Francisc “At Dillon, Montana.” “Did she live with her parents there?” “Yes, sir.” “When did you come from Dillon?” “In June, 1894.” “And Blanche?” “‘She came in September of the same year.”” “Where did you both reside?” “At209 Twenty-first street. “With our uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Noble.” “How old was Blanche at the time of her disappearance on April 37" ‘“Twenty-one years.”” “Are y;m younger than Blanche?” es, sir.”” How old are you?” “Iam twenty.” “Do you know how much Blanche welghed at that time?” “No, sir.” At this answer, which seemed to bear so pointedly on the weight and size of Blanche Lamont and the ability of Dur- rant to have carried her boay up into the beliry, there was a general murmur in the courtroom, rather an exclamation, hali subdued, yet soaudible that Judge Murphy spoke severely and admonished the slfic- tators that they must remain silent. s Barnes continued : “Look at this ring and tell me if you can identify it?” *Yes, sir; if looks exactly like my ring that Blanche wore.” “When did you get it?"” “It was given to me two years ago Christ- mas.” “Did you wear it?"” “Ye I wore it till Blanche came to San Then I gave it to Blanche to wear and I wore one of hers.” “Have you now on the one she gave you?”’ ousee your sister on the morning of “Yes, sir.” “How long?” A few minutes.” “Did she wear the ring then?” “1did not notice. I suppose she did.” _“How did Blanche compare with you as to size?” Dickinson—We object to that as calling for the opinion of the witness. The Court—The objection is overruled. Witness—I am shorter. Barnes—How ahout the general size? Dickinson—We object to that. Tne Court—Objection overruled. Witness—We were about the same in size, ex- cept that she was a little taller. arnes—Do you know the defendant, Dur- rant? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—Yon are a member of the church and of the Christian Endeavor Soclety? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—And your sister. Was she also & member? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—Did you and your sister meet Dur- rant at business and social meetings of the En- deavor Society? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—Seldom or frequently? Witness—Frequently. Barnes—Did Durrant escort you and your sis- ter home in the evenings? ‘Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—How often? Mzimen—sundnys: not every Sunday, but n. Barnes—And also from the Christian En- deavor Society? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—On the night the defendant came to your house with Dr. Vogel did he have a con- versation with you? Witness—Not with me especially. Barnes—Who else was {n the room? Witness—My uncle and aunt. Witne: At the door. Barnes—Did you tell him your sister was missing? Witne: , Sir. Barn d he ask for Blanche? Witne: He asked if Blanche was at home. I told him she had toleave for school at half-past 8. Barnes—What time was it then? Witness—A quarter of 9. Barnes—As a matter of fact she had not been home since the 3d? Witness—No, sir. Barnes—In the evening of the 3d of Avril did you have a conversation with your aunt con- cerning Blanche? Witness—Yes, sir. Barnes—Did you and Blanche occupy the same room ? Witness—Yes, sir. At this point the noon recess was taken. During the examination of Maud Lamont Durrant shoved his chair up close to that of Deuprey and talked earnestly with the lawyer for a long while. Since the trial began no testimony has interested Durrant as much as that of the sister of thelgu'l for whose murder he is now on trial. — THE AFTERNOON SESSION. Dickinson’s Rigld Cross-Examina- tion of Maud Lamont, the Mur- dered Girl’s Sister. Maud Lamont was again called to the stand when court opened in the afternoon, and after a few more questions on direct examination, Attorney Dickinson sub- Jected the girl to a long and exhaustive cross-examination which consumed the re- maining portion of the afternoon. The cross-examination was mainly in relation to the habits of Blanche Lamont, who were her acquaintances and whom she visited. and also asto her handwriting. Resuming his direct-examination, Barnes took up the question of the weight of the murdered girl. “Were you ever with when she was weighed?’ Attorney. es, sir.” ‘How much did she weigh?"” “One moment,” interrupted Deuprey. {‘When was it?"” Barnes proceeded, changing his question to anticipate the objection. *‘About in September last year.”” your sister Blanche began the District " said the court, “Because it is incompetent, immaterial and irrevelant.” ‘““‘Objection overruled,” said his Honor, and Maud Lamont was allowed to say her sister then weighed 115 pounds. . Barnes then showed the clothing found in the church to the witness, and she iden- tified the garments as belonging to her dead sister. “fou say, Miss Maud, that when you saw your sister weighed she weighed 115 pounds?” *Yes, sir.” “I object to that,” said Deuprey, ‘“because the question has already been answered and I move to strike out this answer.” The objection and motion to strike out was overruled. “‘Was your sister in the same condition when youlastsaw heras when yousaw her weighed?” !‘She grew fleshy after she came here.” “She grew fleshier you say?” eagerly asked Dickinson and Deuprey together. “Yes, sir.” “How much heavier did she grow since she came here?” asked Barnes, but un- willing to be robbed of the advantage of the previous statement, Dickinson objected strenuously. The question was allowed, however, and the witness said her sister had grown five or seven pounds heavier. % “That’s all. Cross-examine,” said Mr. Barnes, and General Dickinson proceeded to follow up the evidence. +‘How long were you here befre you met the defendant?”’ was the first cross-question. “Not vexx long.” "“'.Vh"f id you meet him? At the church?” Yes, sir.” “;)id ’10“ meet him frequently 7 “No, sir.” [“With whom did you go to the church?” “‘With my uncle and my sunt.” 4 Ynu Il:t? to go to the morning service?"” “Yes, sir.” +“And stay to Sunday-school afterward?” D1 $oa' ses Durrant ften at the Sund ‘ou see Durran lay- lchoon‘y often at the Sunday- “Yes, sir: quite frequently.” “After her arrival in September did your sis- ter often attend Sunday-school and’ church with you?” “Yes. sir.” “How did you go?” “We used fo go together.” “Who escorted yon home from church?” “Sometimes Mr. Durrant.” “Did he ever escort you to the church?” “No, sir.” ““Used he_ escort other girls home from the chureh, too?” “Yes, sir.”” “How many times aid the defendant visit your aunt’s house ?” “About three times.” **Do you recollect when your sister first met him?”" “No, sir.” %Do you rememher if she met him for the first time in the church?” “Idon’t know.” “Do you remember when your aunt, your sister, yourself, the defendant and his mother were at the church together and he was intro- ar » ou recollect anithing your aunt said to the defendant—that she wished him to look out for you and your sister; to show jou the cmgch ?nd to make it pleasant for youi” “No, sir.” “Could such a conversation have taken place and you not remember it?” “It might have.” “Durrant always assisted in church affairs, didn’t he?” “Yes, sir.” «¢And heiped to manage them?” “Yes, sir.” "Qm{ nicted asan usher at the exercises?”” “Yes, sir.” “Didn’t your aunt say to Mrs. Durrant that she ho‘)ed Theo would see youand your sister properly introduced?”” “I don’t know.” The question then shifted to Blanche Lamont’s music lessons, who her teacher was and how long she had been studying. The witness knew but little about the les- sons, however, only saying her sister began music soon after Christmas. o you know any places your sister visit- ed?” then asked Dickinson on another lead. No, sir.” id she ever go to any dancing school?” Siro No, sir. ver visit a photograph gallery ?” “No, sir.” *‘Did you ever know of her doing s0?” “No, sir.” “Do_you know of any pictures she had taken?” “No, sir.” “Were you acquainted with the Wolfs— Elmer and Clarence?”’ “Yes, sir.” “Did they ever accompany you snd your sis- ter anywhere?” “Yes, sir.” “Home from church?” wy i3 sir. “To any other place?” “Yes, sir.” “Do you know of the Grace orchestra?"” “Yes, sir.” “What is it?"” “It is an orchestra belonging to Grace Chureh.” “What Grace church?” ¥ “Grace Methodist Church on Twentieth and Capp streets.” “Did your sister belong to it?” “Yes, sir.” “How often did it meet?” “Once a week.” “Where?'" “At the church.” 'h?l went with her to the meetings?” “1 did.” “When dia she commence to attend the meetings?” “I don’t remember.” ¢‘Was it after the Christmas holidays?” “Yes, sir.” *‘Did she attend up to the time of her disap- pearance?”’ “Yes, sir.” “Did the defendant belong?"” “No, sir.” “Who used to £CCOmPpANY you home?” “‘Sometimes Mr. Cowan.” “Any one else?” «No, sir.”” “When were the meetings held?” “On Friday nights.” “When did they open?” ‘At 7 o'clock.™ “And they lasted until when?” “About 9 o’clock.” “Was there any other society or club that your sister belonged to?” “She went to a reading club that Mr. Noble belonged to.” *‘When did it meet?”” +On Thursday evenings.” “‘How long did she attend that club?” “About two months.” *‘During February and March?” “Yes, sir.” “Did you go?” “No, sir.” , Sir. “Do you know if any one accompanied your sister home?” *No, sir; no one.” Then Dickinson took up the subject of Blanche Lamont’s handwriting and also a peculiar kind of printing waich was found in her schoo!pooks. ‘I show you some writing on the inside 0{ the ?!ank page of this book. Do you recog- nize it?” , sir. u see that it 18 printed?™ “Yes, sir.” “Was your sister in the habit of printing like that?” *“I don’t know.” “Read it to yourself and see if you can re- member ever seeing any language likeit any- where else?” “I don't know whether I have or not.” “Have you seen any like it in the church? Any likeitin the ruies for self-conduct in the pastor's study?” “No, sir.” “Have you eyer seen any of the pastor’s «Did your sister have any rings on when she left home on the morning of April 3?7 then asked Div.;kinmu, shifting to another tack. “Yes, sir.” “And books?"” “I don’t remember that.” The witness went on to describe how her sister used to carry her books to school, the kind of strap she used to hold them together, etc., but she failed to identify the strap which Dickinson showed to her. There wasa name upon it, however, and she thought the manner in which it had been printed resembled her sister’s print- ing. fiarnes objected to allowing the witness to give testimony as to similarity of hand- writings or printing, as she was not an expert, but the court passed the question. It was little use, however, for the witness could not tell whether Blanche Lamont had printed the name upon the strap. More questions as to the character of Blanche’s handwriting and whether some further printing in the books was done by her sister were asked the witness, but Barnes objected again. The question was allowed, however, and once more the wit- ness gave an unsatisfactory answer. She said the name and printing were all one to her. Th2 witness was then questioned as to the identification of a strap by Mrs. Noble. Mrs. Noble had identified a strap earlier in the day by a piece of string which she said had been tied to it, and the witness was asked if she could not identify it by the same mark. She could not, however, and Dickinson shifted again. “When did you last see the defendant before Friday, April 37" he asked. “I don’t remember.” “Had you seen him the previous Sunday?” I don’t know.” “"“'Thy did he come to the house the first me?"" ‘He came to take us to Sunday-school.” nd the second time?”’ e came to take Blanche to the park.” 'Who was there at the house?” 1 was.” “Where was your sister?” ‘She came in with him.” “From Sunday-school?” Yes, sir.” “Why did they stop at the house " I don’t know.” “When did they return?” "Aptl)gm 6 o'chluck." % ou hear any conve them whyen they c-mayhumefwmm DeTsen “No, sir.”" The witness then proceeded to tell of Durrant’s subsequent visits, giving sub- stantially the same testimon regarding them as was given by Mrs. Noble. Referring to his last visit when he came with Dr. Vogel to offer to assist in huntin; for the girl, the witness said he had m§ her if she wanted a friend to come to the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dickinson led the cross-examination back to the weighing episode. He asked who had weighed illnche Lamont, and th;:y p;x;ptnedh ffn move thrns all the testi- m f the witness regarding the weight of her sister be ltrickangout. 5 i Anticipating this, Barnes questioned Miss Lamont, and in answer she said her sister had been weighed in her presence on a small scale upon a counter in a grocery- store near their house. It was done shortly after Blanche came down here m September. The witness did not do the weighing. A man named Charlton had manipulated the scales, and she knew her sister’s weight was 115 pounds, because Charlton had counted it off from the scale beam to her. o e TUpon this showing General Dickinson moved to strike out all the witness had said, both op direct and cross-examina- tion, about the weight of her sister. He claimed that her testimony was incompe- tent, and the court agreeing with him, the evidence was expunged from the records. Barnes will have to prove Blanche La- mont’s weight by the evidence of the man who weighed her. Dickinson questioned the witness as to how long she had remained in the Cit; after Blanche Lamont’s body was found, and also what examination had been made, if any, of the dead girl’s effects. He elicited the information that the detectives had not searched Blanche Lamont’s trunk where she kept her letters, and that the trunk was sent up to Montana when Maud Lamont went home about three days after Blanche's body was found in the belfry. At home, the witness said, her mother had taken Blanche’s letters out of the frunk and burned them, she thought. If she had not done so, the wit- ness said the letters must still be there. Then the District Attorney presented to the witness a_picture of her dead sister and asked her if she could tell whose pic- ture 1t was. It wasa tintype taken from an original photograph of Blanche Lamont three or four years ago. Deuprey objected to the picture. He said it was a picture of a picture which had been taken when the subject was in ill health, and it was possi- ble that the subject had so changed in the subsequent years as to make the picture without value as testimony. Z Barnes said he only wanted the witness to tell whether Blanche Lamont, at the time of her death, resembled the likeness shown. 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