THE CROSS-EXAMINATION OF RUSSELL SAGE
Mr. Sage. "Yes."
Mr. Choate. "Did you afterward read an article published in the New York World, headed, 'A Chat with Russell Sage,' and giving an interview with you?"
Mr. Sage. "Yes."
Mr. Choate. "When you read in that article: 'He looks as vigorous as at any time before the time of the assassination. His face bears almost no marks of the glass that had got into it after the explosion. It was clean shaven; in fact, Mr. Sage had arisen yesterday morning and shaved himself,' did that accord with your recollection at the time you read it?"
Mr. Sage. "No, sir; it did not. I have stated it was a gross exaggeration."
Mr. Choate. "When the article continued, 'The only thing that impressed one was that there was a face of an old man, hearty and robust, tenacious of life and good for many years.' Did that accord with your recollection at the time?"
Mr. Sage. "No, sir; it was an exaggeration. I was very badly scarred all over my face."
Mr. Choate. "When you read in that article: 'It was more surprising though, when Mr. Sage arose, and helping himself up at full length, exhibited all his accustomed power of personality. He was like a warrior after battle, a warrior who has come from the thick of the fight, covered with the dust of conflict, yet without a hurt to body
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