A Sensational Case.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXV, Issue 5549, 5 March 1914, Page 3

A Sensational Case.

EX-CQNVICT v. BARONESS

Received 10.45 a.m., sth. London, March 4

Hugh Dalrymple, an ex-conviet, sued Baroness von Goetz, a wealthy philanthropist and the organiser of the farm for discharged prisoners.

Dalrymple alleged that he lent the Baroness money, and produced scores of the Baroness' letters containing endearments.

In a sensstional cross-examination counsel proved that Dalrymple was convicted of frauds on women in 1896. In order to explain discrepancies in the letters Dalrymple alleged that his twin brother was responsible.

Dalrymple's counsel threw up his brief.

A verdict was returned for the defendant.

The Judge impounded 100 letters, which were obvious forgeries.

Evidence was given that the Baroness had £40,000 in the bank at the time of the blackmailing.