Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 September 1897 — Page 7

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RePRIGUES -. OTTOLENQUI AUTHOR OP "AN AKTI&T IN CRIME* ETC.

[.Copyright, 1S07, liy CT. P. Putnam's Sons.]

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uiywii'e." This cuusul quite a sensation. It was tolerably well known tliat tboy were i'uul of each other's society, but every one had considered it a "boy and girl" alVair. as the two had grown up together and had been schoolmates. "How long were you at the farm that night?" continued the lawyer. "From until half past 8." "You went at that hour?" "Yes." "Beforo you did so did you meet Mr. Lewis?"

Everly hesitated a moment, then replied: "I think I would rather not answei that question." "As you choose. You need not criminato yourself. When you left Riverside, where did you go?" "I went straight to the saloon." "Do you know at what time you reached there:" "At a quarter to 0. I had an appointment with a friend at that hour and just kept it." "Wasyour friend punctual also?" "He was waiting for me. That is how I fix the time so accurately. He claimed that I was late, and wo compared watches." 'Could you prove this by youi friend?" "Li9 lives near here. You can send for him if you wish. It is Mr. Harrison's son, Joe."

Mr. Tupper requested tlio squire to send for this man at once, and a messenger was dispatched for him. Mr. Tupper continued: "Do you own a pistol?" "Yes, sir. "Can you send for it?" "I have it with me. Taking it from his pocket, he handed it to the lawyer, who examined it closely and then said: "I see that one barrel has been fired off. Did vou discharge it?" "I did." "When?" "I prefer not to Bay." "\\nat is the caliber ot tins weapon?" "It carries a No. 32 cartridge." "Did you ever see the weapon which Mr. Marvel had on the night of tha trouble at me farm?" "Yes, sir." ."What kind of pistol is it?" "It is of the same pattern as this. There aro five, to my knowledge, in Lee.'' "Can you tell us who tho owners of these weapons aro and how it happens that they arc all alike?" "Besides mine thero are four, owned respectively by Walter, Harry Lucas, Miss Marvel and Miss Lewis. Each has tho owner's name engraved ou tho stock. About two years ago the ladies expressed a desire to learn to shoot, and Harry Lucas bought the pistols. The four would frequently meet and practice at targets. As to mine, I saw Walter's, took a fancy to it and got one." "I suppose you all aro fairly good Ehots?" "All aro experts."

At this moment the young man who had been sent for arrived, and Everly was allowed to leave the stand. The newcomer took his place, and Mr. Tupper questioned him. "What is your name?" "Joseph Harrison, commonly called Joe." "Do you remember where you were last Sunday night?"

Tho witness hesitated and glanced toward Everly. To reassuro him, the lawyer said:

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'It is all right. You need not hesitate to speak. It was at Mr. Everly's request that you were called." At this he seemed much relieved.

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"Ob! Very well! I met Everly by appointment at tho saloon." "At what time did ho reach there?" "At a quarter to 9 by his waioh, but 10 minutes to 9 bymino. Wo compared •watches." "Was there any special object in this meeting

Again did Harrison let bis eyes wander toward Everly, but tho latter held his head bowed on his breast and gave no answering sign. Tho question was repeated and tho witness answered: "Yes, sir. Ho wanted mc to take a letter for him." "Did lie havo it already written when ho entered the saloon?" "Ko, sir. Ho wrote it after I met him." "Where did you tako this letter?" "To lipping." "Why could he not havo sent it by mail?" "Well, you see, I don't suppose as how it makes any difference, now that Mr. Lewis is dead. But at that time, they were trying to fnxl Walter Marvel, and Will was afraid, if ho sent a letter by the post, ho might be putting the authorities on tho right track." "This letter, then, was addressed to Walter Marvel?" "Yes, fcir." "Did you deliver it to him that night?" "No, not till next morning. I put up at the hotel, and then hunted him up in tho morning." "Where did you find him?" "His mother owns an old house down there. It is out of repair and ain't been used for years. But Walter keeps one room fixed up, so's when ho goes hunting lie can stop overnight, and it was there

I found him." "Did Mr. Marvel read tho letter beforo you, and did he make any remark?" "Yes, and ho said, 'Will is a good friend and has done more for me than many would.'

At this point Rarali Carpenter caused considerable excitement by jumping up and exclaimimr:

"You are all going on the wrong track. Let me go on tho stand again, and I will prove it." Mr. Barnes smiled quietly, and Burrows knew from the explosion of his face that this was jus' what he hau been counting upon. Ilei request being granted, tho girl did not wait for the formality of questions, but spoke rapidly: "1 am sorry now that I did not tell all I knew mvhile ago. I did hear the report o? a pistol—yes, and nioro than one. I did not tell before, because I was afraid it was Will who had done the shooting. But now I know it was not. lie left me at half past fc o'clock to keep his appointment, and I went into the house to get my things on. We had been up at the barn. When I was ready to start for home, I found that 1 had lost my key. Thinking 1 must have dropped it in the barn, I went there to look for it. While thero and fully half an hour after Will had left mo 1 suddenly heard the report of a pistol, and then another, and I think a third, though I can't be suro. I know, though, that I ran to the door of tho barn, and saw a man run across the lawn anil down tho road. don't know why, but it struck me it was Will at the time, and that is why 1 havo been so troubled over since. But now I know differently, for, thank God, he has proved that ho went straight to tho saloon. Vou suggested to him that ho might havo committed this crime tc servo his friend, but none of yon see that, though he is innocent of having risked his life in that way, ho is ready to risk it now by letting it seem that lit is guilty, that no suspicion may attach to Walter Marvel. My God, aro you all blind?"

CHAPTER IX.

INTERESTING TESTIMONY.

During the delivery of tho statement made by Sarah Carpenter there was the stillness of death. Her words caused a profound sensation, and even after she ceased no one spoke, but eagerly waited to hear what those in charge of the investigation would have to say. The squire at length addressed the witness: "You say it was about half an hour after you had parted from Everly when you heard tho shots fired?" "Yes, sir," said the girl eagerly. am certain it was as long as that-, for 1 went to the house to get my things, as I said, and when I found that 1 did not havo my key I looked all about the room first, and it was some time befort I concluded to search in the barn. When I did, I had to get a lantern, and it wan quite a long time after I got to the barn before 1 heard the shooting. "Then, tirovided your estimate of the time which elapsecf is correct, it must have been about 9 o'clock when this occurred?" "I am sure of it. I left just after and went home, and it was a quarter past 9 when I wound my watch before going to bed." "Miss Carpenter," said Mr. Tupper, "how is it that if you suspected your friend Mr. Everly you did not go to him and ask him about this matter?" "I canio over hero yesterday for that purpose, but Will had gone to New Market." "Was it snowing when you left tho farm on Sunday night?" "No, sir it had stopped."

Sbo was then allowed to retire, and Mr. Tupper called attention to the fact that her evidenco had corroborated the detective's theory as to the time of the shooting.

The next witness called was Harry Lucas. "Mr. Lucas," asked the squire, "do you recall tlio day on which Miss Lewis celebrated her birthday at Riverside?" "Certainly. I was there," answered Lucas. "Do you recollect the trouble between Mr. Lewis and Marvel?" "Yes, sir, perfectly." "When Marvel was leaving, did he utter any threat against Mr. Lewis?" 'Ho said some angry words. I should not caro to state positively what they were. I was too much excited myself at the time." "Doyou recall what you yourself said to Mr. Lewis?" "Not exactly, sir." "Did you not threaten him?" "I don't recollect. I may havo. was very angry and quite excited." "You havo heard of the death of Mr. Lewis, I suppose?" "I have, sir." "Were you in Leo on the night of the murder?" "I was."

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"Did you tell any one that you intended leaving town that night?" Lucas remained silent. "I have been told by several parties that you were heard to say that important business would call you out of town. Was that true?" "I did tell several people that, but it was not true." "lam to understand, then, that you told a lie?"

Lucas colored deeply. "I did not look upon it in that way. I had good reasons for wishing people to think me.out oi town, and, under the circumstances, did not hesitato to speak as I did." "Will-you tell mo what those circumstances were which would inako you think it excusable to resort to a falsehood?" "I would rather not."

Tho squire nodded to Mr. Tupper, •who took tbo witness. "Mr. Lucas," said ho, "was it not because you intended to visit Riverside farm that you spread tho story of youi absence?"

Lucas made no reply. "Did you not go to Riverside that night to meet a lady:" Mr. Tuppei spoko slowly, and Lucas started and looked confused, but still persisted in his silence. Tho lawyer continued: "Did you not meet a lady in tho summer house, and was not that lady Miss Lewis?" "How did yon know that?" blurted out the witness, at last aroused to speech and evidently amazed. Mr. Barnes smiled slightly. "How I know is of small consequence." said Mr. TuDDer. "but I will

tell you. The detective lias been all ovei the place, and as fortunately there

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lie seemed a Utile nervous us he saw tin blood mark. was no snow on tho ground the imprints of your feet left no room foi doubt that thero was a meeting between a man and a woman in that summei house. All that was left was to discover their identity," "And how havo you dono that—that is, if you havo dono so?" "Do you deny that you and Miss Lewis met at that place and on that night?" "I neither deny nor admit it." "Perhaps you will later. You say you were in Leo. If not at tho farm, whero were you?" "I was out for a timo and then wenl homo." "Mr. Lucas, did you hurt yourscll that night?" "I helievo not. How do you mean hurt myself?" "Did any accident happen to you?" "I don't recall any.

Mr. Tupper stooped and picked up small paper covered parcel, which lie unrolled, and taking therefrom a man'i white shirt handed it to Lucas anc asked: "Do you recognize that as youi property?" "I can't bo sure," faltered Lucas. "It has your name on it," suggested tho lawyer. "Where did you get it?" "Never mind that. Just tell us if is yours." "It looks like one of mine." "Exactly. Now, if you please, how did you get the blood on the wristband?'1

Lucas examined the garment more closely and seemed a little nervous as he saw tho blood mark. lji| "I don'i

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how it got there," said

he, and then with some anger added, "I won't answer another question till you tell mc how you came into possessioi of this shirt." "It was sent to your washerwoman on the clay following the murder, and as sho had heard of the crime sho kept the blood stained garment." "Do you mean to say that you accuse me of killing Mr. Lewis?" "I accuse no one, but I will remind you that it is the duty of every honest man to help and not to hinder tho machinery of justice. If j-ou are an innocent man, you should not hesitato to reply to my questions. That we may have no more evasion 1 will tell you at once that I know how the blood got on your shirt." "How should you know, when I tell you I do not know myself?" asked Lucas incredulously. "The blood is your own. You Were bitten by a dog," continued tho lawyer. Lucas started in surprise. "You went to Riverside, and you were stacked by the mastiff." "You seem well informed." "I only state what is a fact." Then suddenly producing the pistol, "Do you recognize this weapon?"

At last the young man showed signs of distress, as he replied more humbly, "Yes, sir, it is mine." "It was found at the farm near tho summer house. Will yon admit now that you were there?" Lucas made one last effort: "I may havo dropped it there at any time"— "In which case," interrupted Mr. Tupper, "it would havo been covered by the snow.'' Lucas now seemed to recognize that further attempt at concealment would bo useless, and Burrows even thought that he seemed relieved, as though, iu fact, he hael been previously playing apart which little pleased him. "You have the best of me," hereplied. "Go on. I will answer your questions." "Very well. You admit, then, that you went to tho farm to meet Miss Lewis and that you did see her?" "Yes, sir." "At what hour was your appointment with tho lady?" "A quarter to 9." "Miss Lewis left you at tho summer bouso and went toward tho river, did sho not?" "How do you know that?" Lucas was plainly very much surprised at tlio knowledge displayed by tlio district attorney, who, of course, had previously been posted by Mr. Barnes. "Footprints," said Mr. Tupper ly"Oh, well! You aro right." "When did tho dog attack you?" "As soon as Miss Lowis left mo I started for home, and tho bruto cuino for mo." "Did ho bito you?" "Yes, 6ir, on tho arm." Drawing up his sleeve, ho showed that liis arm was baudacred.

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Black Silks.

Extraordinary sale beginning Monday, B:k Sept. 20th, and continuing throughout the week. The L. D. Brown & Son Co., of New

York, of whom we are the exclusive representatives in Crawfordsville, will, in order to more thoroughly introduce their line of high grade Dress Silks, exhibit and place on sale lifty pieces of the following weaves at Special Low Prices.

Satin Duchess, Peau De Soies, Gros Grain,

Gros De Londres, Armure, Taffetas,

For several seasons we have been the special and sole agents for Crawfordsville for the celebrated B. Briestley & Co. and "Gold Medal" brands black drees goods, two lines that stand high above their nearest competitors. "Priestley black goods" is a household expression in Europe and America alike and stands for the best in plain weaves and Jaequard designs. They are stamped every five yards on the selvedge "15. Priestley tfc Co.,"' which together with the guarantee of every yard insures them the best value to be found. The "Gold Medal" line runs more to fancy weaves and is the standard for such productions. They are also fully guaranteed and there can be no risk in buying black goods of these two excellent brandb.

Among the weaves Priestleys have'produced for this season are:

Talmo, Labette, Junot, Moharane,

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Owing- to the increased demand, higher prices for new materials and labor, and the new tariff, all «romis in these lines are advancing daily, but our nsnal alert, methods showed us the advisability oi early buying, with the result that all our purchases were made before the rise in price. As usual we will not seek to take advantage of this lucky move and make an extra profit, but sell the goods at our customary and reasonable .............profit, thereby adding to our

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They are all fancy weaves and as odd in design as their names. Many costumes will be made of Satin Ama/.one, Broad Cloths and Serges, of which we have a handsome line.

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LININGS.

We don't sell all the Dress Hoods sold in Crawfordsville we know, but it seems we sell the linings for almost every dress. But it is no wonder. Our

•, many dress goods stocks we know of and thero is not desirable" thing missing. We constantly carry a complete line of tho Gilbert linings, as well as the famous Midnight Fast Blacks. If you have ever noted our Skirt cambiicsyon have seen the difference betwoen them and what other houses sell at the same price ami it is just so with every--v: thing in this stock, the best we can buy. Good linings make perfect fitting garments

All dress piakers appreciate this and that is the reason we furnish almost all the linintrs used in Crawfordeville.

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Colored Dress Goods.

Comprehensive is the word best expressing our present assortment of Colored Dress Stulls. We have always prided ourselves on showing the haudsomest line of colored' dress goods in tho Htate but this year we: have outdone tho best. We have ransacked every market for the best and the showing? is truly wonderful. Ladies who have inspected tho assortments offered in larger" cities, including Indianapolis, aro a unit in declaring our line tho most practical of any. After tho fancy weaves and novelties of several seasons the plain, rich, dark colors and plain cloths shown Beem a littlo un-! USUDI, but the more one looks at them the more beautiful they grow until they are grand in their dark richness. Of course there are dozens of novelties, such aB Shepherd's Checks, French and Scotch Plaids, and Illuminated Crepes, also Kurl Cloths and Side-band effects, but plain cloths are-' unquestionably in tho load. The range includeE:

Broadcloths, Amazones, Epingleines,

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Cashmeres, Diagonals and Serges.

Besides these wo have provided an exclusive line of Meltons, Whipcords, Clay Worsteds, Tweeds, Coverts and Melange Suitings in plain colors, small checks and fancy mixed, expressly adapted to plain, severe but beautiful tailor-made suits. As utual weshow a very large assortment of fine French Novelties, in dress lengths that cannot be found elsewhere. Three of the prettiest weaves are of silk and wool ae« follows:

Broche Glace, Croise Vigonruex, Jaequard 'laine.

Hunters and bottle green, plum and holi-' trope will perhaps be the leading shades, but Navy and French Blue, Havana and Seal Brown and several shades of Grey will be largely used. *..

American Made Goods

For several years the Botany mills have been seriously nagging our French and German friends with their excellent line of Serges and fancy Heather mixtures. They are very much bettor than any foreign manufacturer produces for the same money. We carry a complete line and can strongly recommend them for beauty of weave richness of color arid durability.

For wear nothing equals Jamestowns." We are exclusive agents for tho original line macie by Hall *.V. Co., and are showing a fine assortment.

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