Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 10 May 1901 — Page 4

CALLED FOR TRIAL.

{Continuedfrom Third, Page.)

WILLIAM DOYLE,

Brother of Chas. Doyle Had measured distance from east side of back kitchen door to iron pump and found it to be 16 feet. Passage way between two houses was 4x12. Was eight feet from corner of cellar door to pool of blood, and three feet from house.

Cross ex.—Had marked place in ground where pool of blood was three or four days after shooting.

CHARLES LONG,

Turnkey at jail. Searched Douglas at jail and found three or four loaded shells in his coat, pocket. Gave them to police.

JACK O'NEIL.

Said Long had given hira four shells. JOHN BROTHERS. Identified shells. Cross ex.—Had been unable to find two pieces pf broken hasp.

Douglas' age was admitted as being 32 uhe 28th of this month by the defense, and the state rested at 3:15.

A. B. Anderson made the opening speech for the defense. Said Douglas' defense would be that he shot both men to .save his own life. Evidence would show that Douglas was alone on afternoon of shooting and his wife was out of the city. The first notice he had of any hostile demonstration was of someone knocking and kicking on the front door. Then they went around to the east door and tried to kick that door in. Since prosecution had asked it the defense would insist that the jury be sent out to the t)ouglas house to make an examination of the premises. Evidence would show that' Doyle was the man that went up to front door and also to the east door, that Parrish stood under a tree with a rock or brick in his hand that Doyle went to Conkright's and told them that Joe Douglas was the s— cf a b— they were looking for. Doyle then joined Parrish and spat upon the rock and went through a pantomimic 'performance and then started!for the back door that Parrish £had a reputation for being a dangerous man and a fighter when drunk, and that Doyle was also ready to fight when intoxicated and carried a chip on his shoulder that Parrish had repeatedly threatened to do Douglas bodily harm that Douglas had been warned against Parrish a number of times that Parrish had come to Douglas' house and assaulted him Hallowe'en night, and that the two men had never spoken to each other until the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 23 that Parrish the night before he was shot by Douglas he threatened to get even with him that Douglas was not courageous and when Parrish and Doyle came to his house he expected trouble and that he picked up his gun and when the back door was burst open Douglas fired that a second after he saw another man pass the window and fired, shooting Parrish. not^ knowing whether he was in the house or out that evidence would show that Doyle was shot in the back while breaking the door open witb his shoulder, throwing his back to Douglas as the door flew open that Doyle was staggering drunk at the time that Parrish was seen tying the rock in his handkerchief as he crossed the Wabash avenue bridge that a written statement made by Doyle after he was shot materially different from that told Joe McBroom would be introduced that Parrishijhad admitted to Arthur Tilney that hejgot what he deserved. Mr. Anderson'si speech closed at 4 o'clock and the first witness for the defense was examined by W. A. Swank.

J. E. MURRAY

Saw a man in Coleman's blacksmith shop the day after Hallowe'en. The man was injured in the face and said he would get the g—d—s—of a b— some day that had hit him. State objected to evidence but court said he would keep the objection in mind.

Cross ex.—Did not know the man and had never seen him before or since. ALONZO ZOOK

Operated a fruit and candy store next to Klondike restaurant last December. Saw Parrish and Doyle in front of his Etore Dec. 23, and] they were intoxicated.

Cross ex.—Did not know Parrish at that time. MRS. JKANETTE CONKRIGHT

Lived next to Douglas at time of shooting. Man »came to her house while they were at dinner and tried to get in. Her husband went to door and the man said: "Let me in or I'll kick the door in. "t2Asked Conkright his name and told him he had better get another one d— quick, and that Joe Douglas Jwasf the-£man he wanted and that no gman could run him away. There was another. man In the yard with a rock or half a brick in his hand whichjhe handed to man who had been at herjdoor. This man tooir the rock, spit on!Dit,t and then laid it on the ground and|tapped it with his foot.

Cross ex.—Denied making any statement to OJoe (McBroom and Marshal Brothers denying the testimony given above. Saidfshe did not give parts of above testimony to Brothers and MoBroom becausejthey did not ask about it. Heard|no shots and knew nothing of shooting until dark as she and her husband left home shortly after the

man had come to her door. Denied telling Ella Sering and Mrs. Eva Callahan about tragedy as she left home.

Re-direct—Had seen Mr. Anderson in his office, coming of her own accord to see him after W. T. Whittington had visited her.

Mr. Anderson asked the witness if Mr. Whittington had stamped his feet and threw his arms about as he had been doing when questioning her. Witness replied that he had not, but that he had tried to make her out a liar and she didn't like it, and the con versation was not a pleasant one. When the witness made this answer with considerable spirit, the audience applauded her enthusiastically and whistled and stamped their feet. Judge West called them down sharply and said that another such an outbreak and somebody would land in jail.

Cross ex.—Witness said Mr. Whittington had left the impression with her that she was liable to get into trouble if she swore to some things he understood she intended to.

The usual morbid gang was in attendance when court opened yester day and the air of the court room was something awful. The first witness called was

JOHN CONKRIGHT.

Witness corroborated the testimony of bis wife except that he did not see Parrish have a brick in his hand. He was a very slow witness, compared with his wife, and had to be prompted by the attorneys. Prompting wasn't needed on the part of Mrs. Conkright.

Cross-ex.—Witness had no recollection of hearing Doyle &ay that no one could drive him away. Witness did not hear the shots. Did Jnot talk to Mrs. Callahan that day.

HARVEY THOMPSON

is a colored teamster and testified that the night before the shooting talked with Parrish :il Steve Allen's saloon. Parrish told Jhim that he was going up to get [Douglas. Witness warned Parrish to keep away.

Cross-ex.—Don't know who was in the saloon at the time. Witness has talked to a good''many about his testimony. Has had shooting scrapes of his own.

JAKE HENDRICKS

saw Parrish in Gill's saloon after Hallowe'en and he told witness that he intended to "fix^lDouglas's clock and put him out of business."

Cross-ex.—Witness has frequently been in jail|but hasn't kept tab on the number of times. Witness is drunk a good deabof the^time.

FOUNT VVRAY.

Knows [Douglas and boarded with him at gthe same time Parrish did. Remembers when-Parrish was arrested for a disturbance there and that the next day Parrish declared that he intended to'beatjDouglas to death. Witness told Douglas of this threat. Parrish frequently boasted to witness of his bad polices-court record. On the afternoon of thej-shooting saw Parrish and Doyle go] to the Douglas house. Saw Doyle kickjon the front door.

Cross-ex.—Witness is not on good terms wibh Parrish but is with Douglas. Witness left the neighborhood when he saw Doyle and Parrish on the porch because he feared trouble. Witness knew Douglas' «wife before he went there to board. When witness told Douglas of Parrish's threat Douglas said he would keep out'of the way. Is not now a Bpecial friend of|Mrs. Douglas. Didn't know that the(Douglases kept a house of ill fame west ofjthe college before he boarded there.

JOE]M'DANIEL.

Is a policeman. Arrested Parrish in April, 1900, for a disturbance at Douglas' house. Parrish had the reputation of being a*bad man. Doyle's reputation for peace and quietude was bad. Douglas' reputation was good.

Cross i^'ex.—Never had heard of Douglas and Parrish haying any trouble up to'Hallowe'en.

BEN ZACHARY.

Was at Douglas' house Hallowe'en night, Was sitting near the front door when Parrish icame between 10 and 11 o'clock. Parrish bolted into the room and Douglas started for the kitchen, Parrish following him. Douglas said "he is after mo" and ran into the bedroom. Parrish ran in from the kitchen and said, "Where is the short legged Douglas picked up something and hitParrish in the face. Mrs. Douglas £came between Parrish and Douglas and witness put Parrish out of the] house. After Parrish had got out doors|he said he would get help and a gun.and comebackand kill every 8— of a b—in the Douglas house. Saw Parrish some nights afterward in a saloon and he said he had six loads for Douglas and six for witness. Warned Douglas of the threat.

Cross ox.—Hadgno certain "lady" for company Hallowe'en night. Was invited to Douglas' home by Douglas. Told who was there. Some persons, men and women there he did not know. Stayed until about 11:30. Was shown chunk of glass but had never seen it before. Witness was something of a fighter himself and could count up the times be had been arrested if it was necessary. Knocked Parrish down with his fist. Never had any talk with Will Doyle street iair week in which he said bft had whinny P&rrish instssd of Douglas whipping him. Knocked him

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down in the yard and then started him toward town. Never saw Parrish sober. ANDY WALTERS

Was at Douglas' house Hallowe'en night and corroborated Zachary's evidence.

Cross ex.—Took Vera Timmons home that night. Chas. McCoy—Saw Parrish in a sa loon next morning after Holloween about 5 o'clock. Said he was injured in the face and Parrish said that before he left the town he would fix the man that had hurt him so that everybody would know who it was.

Cross ex —Had been arrested for intoxication, but never for associating. John Brothers—Directed police to search Parrish and identified the rocks in a handkerchief found in Parrish's pocket. Parrish and Doyle each had a bad reputation when they were drunk. Douglas' reputation was good.

Doyle's statement to the coroner was read. Said that Parrish was shot as he stepped up to the door and he was shot as he started to run away, but did not see the man that shot him. He and Douglas had always been good friends.

JOHN WILLIAMS.

Saw Doyle and Parrish the day of the shooting at Pete Vant Leven's. Left them at about 12:30.

Cross ex.—Doyle and Parrish were not drunk then:1 WILLIAM FAIRFIELD.

Nephew of Joe Douglas. Had warned his uncle several times that Parrish had said that he would get him.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Frank Hendricks—Bartender at Gill's saloon. Had conversation with Parrish about his fight with Douglas. Parrish said it was Douglas' time to laugh now but that it would be his turn next, and that he would fix Douglas so that he would not bother anyone else.

Cross ex.—Parrish was not drunk at this time and he knew nobody else that was present at the time.

CHAS. LONG,

Turnkey at the jail. Was shown the rock in the handkerchief and identified them.

Cross—Rock was in handkerchief but there were no knots in it. JACK O'NEIL.

Identified rock and handkerchief. BEN WRAY. & Had warned Douglas about two weeks after the election that Mr. Haston had told him that Parrish had told him that he would be in town soon and that he was going to catch Douglas and beat him to death.

MRS. ETTA MOORE.

Lived in Douglas' house before he did, lives there now. There is a lock on the back door with a brass knob that slide's and locks the door. Had been there ever since she had lived in it. Saw Parrish going east on Wabash avenue to Douglas' home the Sunday of the shooting.

NATHAN VANTREES.

Met Parrish day after Hallowe'en. Asked him what was the matter with his face. Said he would get even with the man t1 ..-I hit him.

IT'AAC CLEMENTS.

Proprietor Klondyke restaurant. Parrish and Doyle were in his place 30 or 40 minutes before shooting. Parrish was somewhat under the influence of liquor, but Doyle was drunk.

JAMES WILHITE.

Saw Parrish and Doyle pass his store the Sunday of the shooting. Doyle appeared intoxicated, but Parrish was not noticeably so.

D. W. GERARD.

Had known Joe Douglas about three years, and had frequently worked for witness. Never heard anything against Douglas.

Cross ex.—Always got Douglas to work for him because he was industrious and sober. Had inquired about Douglas' character before he hired him.

ARTHUR TILNEY.

Saw Parrish just after he was shot and helped take care of him at the jail that evening. During a conversation Parrish said "we went there for trouble and we got it."

Cross ex.—Parrish was under influence of hyperdermic injection when he was talking.

HENRY COOLMAN.

Parrish worked for him last Hallowe'en. Cross ex.—Did not know J. E. Murray. Heard Parrish make no threats next morning after Hallowe'en.

MRS. JENNIE APPLE.

Said she was the same Mrs. Apple that was taken out by the state's attorney into the corridorWednesday. Knew Parish and Chas. Doyle and saw them Sunday afternoon of shooting west side of the Wabash avenue bridge. Parrish had something that looked like a rock in a rag. Doyle had a revolver in his hand and seemed to be seeing if it was loaded.

Cross ex.—Mrs. Alice Coddington was with her at the time. Did not tell the prosecution

Wednesday about revol­

ver because she did not have to. Called Mrs. Coddington's attention to Doyle and the revolver. Heard two shots when she was on Jefferson street and heard two shots about ten minutes apart. Doyle had the revolver in both hands. Had her eyes and they were not shot out. Didn't suppose he was loosing into back end. Well acquainted with revolvers and had used them

and could use them again. Mr. Whittington asked her if she wasn't a regular "hummer." Witness did not answer but looked daggers. Is a step sister of Phronie but that didn't make her any kin. Never talked to Barclay nor never told him that shot had hit her dress. Denied that state's attorney said anything about shot in her dress. Said the state's attorney said that she was more for Douslas than for the state and they would excuse her. Said she was too old a chicken to lie and that she had a revolver at home and could use it when necessary. Witness became very vehement and hallooed her answers out angrily, and after she was excused stated her opinion of Mr. Whittington in audible accents to her lady friends.

GEORGE CUNNINGHAM.

Doyle worked with him on dray line. A week after shooting was at Doyle's bedside and Doyle told him that he had not come to work with him Monday because he had got to drinking.

WILLIAM JOHNSON,

Ex-county treasurer—Lived near Douglas, who had worked for him. Was quiet and peaceable.

Cross-ex.—His family had never visited at Douglas' or Douglas at his home. SAM SCOTT.

Worked at Music Hall restaurant day of shooting. Saw Parrish and another man in restaurant a week before the shooting and heard him say he would get even with somebody before he left town.

CALVIN BREAKS.

Had known Joe Douglas 7 or 8 years. Had worked for witness and his reputation was good.

BROOK THOMAS

Testified to Douglas' reputation for peace and quietness. ABNER JONES.

Parrish and Doyle both had bad reputations. Douglas' reputation was good.

FRANK O. MAXWELL.

Doyle'e reputation was good when sober, but bad when intoxicated. HARRY EVANS.

Saw Doyle lying on east Wabash avenue and his brother Elza was by his side. Saw Elza rise up from Charley's side with a revolver in his hand which he put in his pocket.

Cross.—Did not know whether revolver was taken oif body of Charley Doyle or not.

JOE DOUGLAS

Then took the stand. Will be 32 years of age the 23th of this month. Cistern builder, ditcher, etc., by trad«. Met Frank Parrish about a year ago, being introduced by Jack Woods. Parrish boarded at his house about a month or more. Witness was ditching north of town at that time, Sunday being the only day he was at home. Was at home night of April 30. Parrish came to his house about 11 o'clock and walked right in and began swearing. He was drunk and went out into kitchen and broke a stove. Mrs. Hollingsworth was in bed and Parrish threw a shoe at her. Douglas told him he did not want any swearing in his house. Parrish called him a s— of a b— and that if he would get out of bed he would fix him. Witness put on his pants and shoes and went down town for police, leaving Parrish in yard. Parrish came back about a week or two later on Sunday and wanted to apologize, saying he was sorry for what he had done. Said witness would have done right if he had taken a club and knocked htofe«MKl off.

Parrkfa oa-me to his house at midnight ome nipfat after this. When witness unlocked the door Parrish came in and going into the room where Mrs. Douglas was in bed, began swearing. Witness told him he would have to get out and he went away soon after. Parrish came up twice after he had returned to Crawfordsville about 11 or 12 o'clock and cursed and abused witness. Parrish was always drunk when he came. Had asked for protection from police. Told about the trouble Hallowe'en night substantially as told by other witnesses. He&rd Parrish make the threat about going down town and getting help and a gun and ooming back and killing the inmates of the house. Next time he saw Parrish was one Sunday afternoon and he passed the house and then went back to the bridge, where he stood and flourished a revolver. Told of warnings he had had from Ben Zachary and others, who said Parrish was laying for him. Stayed at home at nights after this as he was afraid of Parrish. The Sunday afternoon of the tragedy he was at his home, his wife being in Lafayette. Had heard of Parrish's threats to bring Bill Shular up and fix him. Had all the outside doors locked. Back door was locked by a sliding bolt. About 3 o'clock heard somebody on the front porch who walked up and kicked the door twice, and a voice, presumably Parrish's, said: "Open the door you s— of a b— or we'll shoot it open." Witness jumped and got his gun and went into the dining room. Persons then went to east door and tried to get it open. After persons had kicked the door he went into front room and looking through the window saw Parrish standing under a tree. Heard another voice that he thought was Bill Shular's. Heard Bomebody go to Conkright's and then they came back, and tried the east door again.

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Witness was badly frightened, and believed that if they got in they would kill him. Heard some one that he thought was Shular say: "We'll shoot into the G— d— house." They went to the back door and heard them swing back the Bcreen and a voice said: "We'll break this d—d door open and get the s— of a b—." Then a body waB thrown against the door and it did not give. A second lunge burst it open and as the man fell into the room witness whirled around and fired. Jumped forward and saw some object that he thought was between him and the window, the room being full of smoke, and fired at it. Stood and waited to see if anybody else was coming in. Was badly Beared and hardly knew what he was doing. Went to front door and stepped out to see if there was anybody else around. Mrs. Greenleaf motioned from across the street and said: "He has gone across the bridge." Never knew he had shot Doyle until Elza Doyle arrested him. Did not fire at any man running and did not halloo "Oh Frank" to anybody. On the way to the jail Elza Doyle told him he had shot his brother. Witness said he was sorry but they had broken into his house, and he thought it was Parrish and Shular. Married ^his wife four years ago next July never knew of his wife going to Indianapolis with Parrish, being up on the prairie ditching at the time. Did not at any time consent to any improper relations between Parrish and his wife. Never received any money from men who had had improper relations with his wife, and did not know of his wife ever having had improper relations with any man. Witness weighed 128 pounds and was five feet and four inches in height.

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came to his home the next morning after Hallowe'en before daylight and tried to break in. Never saw Henry Lee or talked with him the afternoon of shooting. Never spoke a word to Lee in his life. Ne^er told Zack Williams while in the house that he had shot Charley Doyle and that he was one of his best friends. Doyle had never loaned him a penny in his life. Never told Elza Doyle that he had fired but one shot, as he had fired two shots. Never told Will Doyle that he would kill Parrish. Court here adjourned until this morning.

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NOTES.

The air in the court room is simply fetid. Mr. Swank examined a number of the witnesses for the defense.

This is a busy time of year and it is remarkable how many talesmen had formed unalterable opinions.

The jury in the case is an exceptionally good one and the delay in securing it was probably not out of the way.

Judge West should secure a large sized fruit tree sprayer and sprinkle his audience during each session with a strong solution of carbolic acid.

At the beginning of court on Tue3ing Sam Coulter, of Walnut, made a ptirring and lenerthy speech asking to be excused on account of farm work and the fact that one of his horses had the distemper. He concluded by exclaiming "There isn't any money in it for me to stay here anyhow." Mr. Coulter, after some discussion, was allowed to go.

THE Willis gallery employs the only retoucher in Crawfordsville.

ANOTHER of the popular Sunday excursions via. the popular route next Sunday. Special train leaves Crawfordsville at 9:10 a. m., returning leaves Indianapolis at 1:30 p. m. Only 75 cents round trip. W. J. FLOOD, Agent.

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