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- i c 1 14 TIIE OHLCOIi-;" DAILY- JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OCON , ;;or,iBi weep as RUSSELL'S SISTER jj GIVES TESTI1IIY Tram Pass Oat) (Osaunud .. f"Jed that , she last mw her brother-in-Uw ob July 12, when he ; was at bis "5abla ion tha'-,PaeiflorhIcbway.'-':v8lM punched with him and departed shortly before if o'clock. The witness identified A silver watch, a fountain pen, a hat and -ether articles picked up at the seen of the wrecked car as the property of Dennis) Russell. She also identified the handwriting- m a diary as that, of Dennis- RusselL ' She was not - cross-examined! to any extent. . . ' BA&BEB IDENTITIES HAl& --'Ju' J. WilUrd. local barber, on - the "Witness sUnd, testified that be had known Dennis Russell for perhaps six years and that he had frequently cut his . Jbair during- that time. He was shown rthe piece of -scalp, with hair attached. and asked if he recor nixed It as being Dennis Russell's hair. The witness said (list it! was. He told of the peculiar -manner in which Ruaeell had his hair ' Cut, lone on top and short on the aides t 'and neck shaved round in the oacic i; The defense en cross-examination at tempted to confuse the witness as to 'the relative difference between human 'and animal' hair, but he remained posi tive in the identification of the hair on Hhe scalp marked "state's evidence ex--hiblt number 14" as beta exactly the ame as that of Dennis Russell. BBOTHEBS TAKE 8TA5J , , ETRosewho had known Dennis 3tussell for 5 years, was the next wit ness to be examined. He told or view Trig the headless body in the morgue Shortly after the accident and said he - was positive the corpse was that of JDennis RusseU. 'Ed RusselL brother of the murdered Kheepherder. then took the stand. He last saw his brother alive on July 12. he said. He was shown a silver watch found at the wreck. "'"Tml. that's the watch mr brother tfad. all right," answered the witness. -He also Identified a pipe, a fountain pW. and "a diary as property Of hit "brother. A partly burned shoe taken from the dead body he also identified. - J. T. Russell, another brother of the 'murdered man. also Identified the watch Offered as evidence by the state as belonging to Dennis RusselL rsE astd cap rorjfB !f .Isadora Sells. Myrtle Creek merchant. ' the next witness, said he sold Dennis ; RusseU a pair of shoes on March 23, 192L They were charged to RusseU. - 'The shoes were known as the star brand and retailed at IS-75. A. charge slip bearing Dennis , Russell's name was found at the scene of the wrecked car. rr This, submitted as evidence by the stats, was recognised by the witness, Wfho said hs had the duplicate in his TNxJieU- He was positive that the shoe Sttund on the body was one of the pair .which he sold to Dennis RusselL ilC. W. Parrott told of finding a piece of fuse where the wreck occurred, ap proximately 10 inches in length, attached .. t which was a percussion cap. 'He said 'fie found no sticks of dynamite there. .fylTIXET WOUNDS OIT BODT rDr. S B. Stewart, the next state wit ness, told of performing, with the as aistanoe of Dr. George THouck. an au topsy on. the body found at the wreck. The physician told of discovering: two bullet wounds In the back" of the bead less body, which, be 'said, were inflicted after death, as no evidence of a hem orrhago was found.'; ,,.;. . a VM-Trf' VfOTJLD CAUSE DEATH Hum wounds were sufficient to cause death within several hours,, he testified. From one of these, wounds, the. doctor stated, a bullet was removed which bad lodred in the chest cavity, -me witness said be did not know how the bead had been removed from the botdy, but that the tissues of the tower part of the aeeck remained, jagged and torn. - ?'' "If some blunt instrument was nsea it mast have been pretty dull." he said. The - witness was sure mat ine two wounds were not made by the same bul let The condition of the heart was found to be normal, but the left lung was discovered, to be infected. Dr. Georce T. HoucK, the next witness called, , gave testimony in corroboration of the preceding witness and the court announced a noon recess. - The taking of the testimony was .re sumed at 9 o'clock this morning and as early as S o'clock -the courtroom, was packed with spectators. Dr. BrumfieM, the accused, told his keepers that be felt -exceptionally well today after- a good night's .rest. . WEBB T1ITDS BODT Deputy Sheriff Percy Webb was the first witness examined by -the state. He told of accompanying Coroner M. K. Bitter to the scene of the dtntist's wrecked automobile at midnight on July IS.- The rear tires of the wrecked machine were still burning, be said.. He made an investigation of the car And found that the car was in "second gear." He further told of standing on one of the seat cushions that had becoma dis lodged from the. wrecked automobile and wedged in the seat Isvsuch a manner-that it acted as a dam. The dep uty said he took a stick and made a way for the water to run out. . EXPLOSIVE1 IS BARBED " "Two sticks of dynamite floated down beside me." said the witness. - He also discovered" blood on a cement culvert through, which the creek ran. he testified, and found tne neatness noay near the w Recked automobile. 'The of' f icer told of finding a piece of human scalp, attached to which was gray hair, and other articles which had previously been offered as evidence by the state. Judge Bingham Interrupted the court proceedings saying, "I don't like explo sives around very much," as he eyed the three sticks of dynamite lying near by on the court reporter's desk. "We have no objection to the powder being removed," laughingly remarked Attorney Rice for the defense, and the state's ' exhibits were turned over to Sheriff Starraer, who carried the ex plosives from the court. DR. BKTJMFIELB TO DE-KT HE MUBDEEED RUSSELL ' Roseburg, Oct. 11. The Jury, in the trial of Dr. R- M. Brumfield charged with the murder of Dennis: Russell. Tuesday visited the cene of the crime. after opening statements by attorneys for the state and defense. The visit was msde on the motion of the defense, and the state concurred in the -proposal. When court opened Tuesday morning Prosecuting Attorney George Neuner Immediately presented the state's case to the Jury. He reviewed the incidents pertinent to the alleged murder from the time Brumfield left his office In the Perkins building on the afternoon of July II until the dentist was discovered working on the Vader ranch near Cal gary, Canada, some weeks later. This procedure required almost an hour. LETTER BEAD TO JUBT ' The full contents of a letter found among the personal effects of Brumfield after his. arrest in Canada, but written as though 'Dennis RusseU was the author, were given to the jury during the presentation of the state'a case by -Prosecutor - Neuner. ' This writing of several pages was to full explanation of tha . "murder mystery" which -was ,. no mystery at all. according to the letter which 'follows in , substance : . "Dr. Brumfield. on Juhr IS. bad mads atrip by automobile to Myrtle Creek tori the purpose of collecting a dental bill amounting to 50 from a Myrtle Creek . school teacher.; On his return to Rose ; burg he stopped at Dennis Russell's cabin to show Dennis a gun that he (Russell) ws is purchase if the weapon proved satisfactory. The deal was not consummated at this time Sut the doc tor promised to return again that evening.' Tit was nearly dusk when Brumfield reached the RusseU cabin on the return trip. . i The gun was tried out. several shots ' being" fired. : RusseU found., the gun satlsfaotory, paid .the doctor $20 and the deal was made. The doctor had some whiskey with him. Russell drank, some of this- and . became UL Brum field advised a drivs south on the paved highway as a restorative, "I leaned out of the car to throw up" reads the letter. "and In doing so fell out of the car on my nose. The doctor got blood on his clothing trying to assist me back into the machine." CAR WAS WRECKED - "Brumfield then brought Russell to Roseburg and suggested that he spend the night at his ranch near Melrose. "The doctor, was driving fast" the letter reads, "and eeuldn't raalceHhe turn and the car was wrecked. I lit a match to look for the doctor's bead which was missing and an explosion followed. You know theresfe" " v. The letter then explains bow RusseU In a dased and bewildered condition walked from the scene of the wreck to Mint near 8atherUn where be re mained that night, the next night walk ing to Oakland, where he too a tram and later reached Canada. - "No use looking for doc." the letter concludes, "he won't be found." DOUBLE DEFENSE rlAXHEB Attorney Rice then spoke for the de fense and intimated that ihey would base their case on the defendant s men' tal condition.. The attorney said the defense would prove beyond a reason able doubt that Brumfield waa insane July 13, the day Dennis RusseU met a foul death on the much-traveled Pacific highway near the Booth ranch, approx imately 15 miles south of Roseburg. "You may gather from the questions put to you touching on your- qualifica tions as jurors," went on the attorney, "that there was no defense to this case other than the insanity plea. If you have gained that Impression. I wish to change your minds regarding that fact, for it is not his only defense. He did not murder Dennis Russell and the stats will not be able to produce evidence suf ficient to convince this Jury beyond a reasonable doubt. "My only request to you, gentlemen of the Jury, is that you hold your minds free and. open until yon near this tes timony which the state will offer. Un fotunately for the defendant and for others in this case, we will not be able to show to you what the defendant did on the night of July IS or any time be tween July 13 and when he was appre hended in Canada.", - , , DEEEKDAVT SLEEP WALKEB Continuing, the attorney said the de fense would show that the defendant was of a neurotic type, that he was a aleep walker and was out of his head on the slightest provocation, that he overworked his mind In his studies when a boy and that he had suffered nervous breakdowns before and that leading up to July 13 the defendant waa carrying a heavy responsibility. His family, too. Jo " -;--n an eri 0. ' . oc A! tV . - - ba So bt it- " Hi- ' . tf. is MMifiiifillfM n - , ; (-. - - YTiiGn.and Now' Series f it H W2ZXIAM & LADO . CHABXES E. TUTON Financial Pioneers or the Northwest (Who, in this great Northwest, does not thrill with pride at the mention of our stQrdy pioneers, those courageous vmen and women to whose hardihood and valor we are so much indebted for our present state of security and prosperity; 'h' - f g-. -' - ; : ;:- , Prominent in the annals of NortHwest development, find the names William Sargent Ladd and Charles Tilton, founders of the Laddsfe Tilton Bank; men, whose.sterJing characters are reflected many times in the early history Qf Oregon, and in the steady, consistent growth ot this. strong. ban . :,. lr ttese -meivtthe institu 'an : undying spirit of unselfish service, is a monument more endur ing than any chiselled from stone. First in the Pacific North- west, it has lived true to its birthright of leadership; true to the lofty ideals of its' founders; true to the community which it is pleased to serve, - ' '. ssMtisnw sfssft nsnsa. assnsBBssssBSB . . ' ' Oldest in ike Northwest .Washington i atThirfJ ; '' 11 ." l'!UnggagB!IU.tU 'm I fi iiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiinimii innHf - had suffered from temporary' insanity. Bice said. " - Immediately following tthe opening statetnents the talesmen were taken out In automobiles tn view the spots along the hlrhwav connected with the crime. It was almost 3 o'clock before the trip wss completed and the Jurors wens again ready to jroceed with, the ease, Brumfield. the accosed. was ushered Into court'' at 2 -40 o'clock. Whilo he waited Just outside the jail for the guard to lock the door . Brumfield hung his heed. He did not seem to be able to gase back at the huge crowd -of people who had gathered to watch him as he was being returned to court. He took his seat In the courtroom and was , soon Joined by bis faithful wife, who appeared as though she had been weeping. She smiled bravely, however, and he returned the silent cheery greeting, and a moment later - glanced at his watch as though Impatient that court did not resume. The courtroom was filled at the Tuesday morning session, but, . attracted, by the anticipation of hearing spicy testimony Tuesday afternoon and through morbid curiosity, the scene of the legal battle was simply packed. Men sat on. the floor and women stood- for hours in the isles eagerly listening to every . word spoken. . -. . GABAfiB EMPLOYE WITNESS The first witness called by the state was Daney Campbell, local garage em ploye. He said he left Roseburg on the nisht of July 13 between : and 10 o clock and drove to Melroee and return ing to this city about 11 Pi m. noticed a wrecked automobile near Newh&rc't's slaughter' bouse, about VA miles 'from Rosebura. : The car was en fire. His party Stopped and one of them started to the embankment to investigate. Camp bell said he pulled his company back. fearing - that an explosion might ' take place. xney came on into Koseburg and notified the driver of, the fire truck an4 along with several others returned to the scene of the accident. The witness said be recognised the rnkchine as the property of Dr. Brumfield. a red Elgin Six with disc wheels. ' - -''-.-,'-' On eross-examinatlon the: defense at tempted to confuse the witness as to the time he fixed, but when Campbell stated hs had ao watch and was Just fixing tne time approximately, he was not sub Jected to further quizzing. He was re examined by the stats snd dismissed. The witness appeared on the stand with out Ma coat and Judge Btnarham cave tne state instructions to the effect if It bad any more witnesses dressed like that to send them home for their clothes. TESTIMONY COBBOBOBATED Uoyd Davis, who was with Daney Campbell when the burning car was discovered was the next state's witness. He corroborated the testimony of the preceding witness and told of finding a headless body near the wrecked auto mobile and described tha -position of the corpse when found. He aaid that the body was lying parallel with the road between the car and a cement culvert. The body had been scorched by the flames and there was no clothing on it but one shoe and the burned fragments of overalls. The next witness examined waa M. E. Bitter, county coroner. He said he was called to Investigate the wreck x at 12 o'clock, midnight, and discovered the body of a headless man. The body was almost nude. Coroner Ritter, who also is an undertaker, said that he put the corpse in a -receiver and brought it to Roseburg. Upon examining the body the witness said he found a fraternity ring on the third finger of the right hand. This ring waa offered as an ex hibit by the state, but the defense ob jected because the ring had not been properly identified. The court, however. reeelvedlt In evidence for further identi- f icatlon. , Upon farther examination the witness said he had given the ring to Mrs. Brumfield, but later asked for It and the ring was returned and exhibited as evidence during the. coroner's inquest. ABWCLES IDETrTrrrED MV' In turn the witness was shown a shoe and several other articles picked up at the scene of the, wreck and finally a portion of scalp-: and skull fragments were handed him for-identification. "Is this the scalp you removed from the bodyr Quixsed fProseeutor . Tfeuner. Tea, It is," replied the witness. ,- "Did you wash ItT" :xes, l aio." wnai withT , "Cold water and Ivory soap." was the reply. - Bitter went on to enu merate the different: articles picked up at the wreck. - Among them . were a pocket diary. billheads from a. Myrtle Creek store, letters, papers, pipe, foun- tain pea. silver .. watch, white pair of men'a hose, a pair of lavender hose supporters.- necktie.- tie fpin. the legs- of a pair of trousers. A 0-30 automatic rifle, with, the stock missing, was, snown the witness. He identified it as having been found at the scene of the acci dent.' He was shown a bullet and asked to ; examine . It.- ' - ' "Have you ever seen T that before r asked Attorney Neuner. . -Yes" - , J : : "Wherer . '- ,; -At my place of business." jWhenr . ' ! "Tfie Saturday following the accident "Know where it came "from?"' Soft SECOND & STAJWSJSj jl The Bank of Convenient Hours Want your check cashed, put in or draw out money, open a Savings Accouat, or purchase Foreign Ex change on any part of the World? v, We're open from 8 to 5:30 tp serve you. H0URS:8"AJv1 TO 530 PM SATURDAYSAM T6 8 PM. "Yes, from, the body., , - "Who removed ItT - - ""Doctors -Stewart and Houck. ' Two - pasteboard" boxes containing clothing were, then shown the witness. He idantified the garments as having been found at the wreck. The witness further tastined that two sticks ef dynamite were picked up near the end ot the cement culvert ana in tne water of . a little creek that ran through it Ti v- Grace Kinara, the Lke LAutse cnaav bermaid, with whom it Is .alleged Dr. Brumfield became Intimately acquainted during his sojourn there,; arrived here Tuesday to offer testimony as a stats witness. It is understood that, several tetters written to her by Dr. Brumfield Oregon s BestB onds The Dalles 6s " Dsnosn.' 1000, $500 DateJ Oct. 15, 1921 Dim Oct IS, 1937-43 ' Port of Portland 6s Denom. $1000, $500 ' Dated July 1, 1921 . 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