THE DRUCE CASE.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 280, 4 December 1907, Page 5

THE DRUCE CASE.

Per Press Association.—Copyright

London, December 2,

Oaldwell, cross-examined, said that lie was unaware there was a tombstone in Londonderry cemetery in memory of his daughter Caroline. If there was it must have been erected by his brother William, since Caroline was buried at Aghavea. If the Highgate grave was opened and the inscription on the coffin showed that Druce was buried there it would not affect his testimony, as the inscription must have been placed on since the coffin was deposited there. A gardener who was employed by the fifth Duke deposed that Druce's photograph did not resemble the Duke.

Received Dec. 8, 10.43 p.m. London, Dec. 8. Baylor, a photographer, identified Druce'b photographs. He took them in 1861 and 1862 when Druce wore & false beard. Witness saw Druce in the Baker street Bazaar in 1865. George Philips, draper, testified that lie saw Druce there between 1886 and 18(38 or later. It was common knowledge in Baker street that after the mock funeral Druce was alive and could be seen walking about and entering the Bazaar. Oaldwell, in reply to Mr Plowden, said that his brother having assumed his name he was obliged to live up to it, hence the tombstone in Londonderry cemetery.