The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-02

Excellent progress was made in the trial
of John p. Phalr for murder yesterday,
Thursday and the proceedings were very
materially shortened. This is owing in
great measure to the very commendable
dispatch made by His Honor Judge
Wheeler, IN securing prompt action on the
part of the States Attorney and other
counsel in putting in evidence, and also in
some degree to the efficiency of the coun-
sci for the state, Messrs. Ormsbee, Joyce
and Everts in producing their witnesses in
good time, and in the order in which they
should appear, thus obviating the necessity
of recalling the same witnesses. The tes-
timony on the part Of the prosecution is
now all submitted, and that on the side of
the defense is already well along, and pro-
badly will be concluded this forenoon
The arguments will undoubtedly take the
remainder of the time to Saturday night.
Considerable curiosity has been rife in
regard to the line of defense, which would
be set up in the case. This is undoubtedly
outlined in the testimony already presented
upon thut side.
The court room was quite free from visi-
tors IN the morning. but in the afternoon it
was crowded by an interested audience, as
was also the gallery, the latter mostly by
ladies. Thirty-seven witnesses were exam
ined and full report OF their testimony is
herewith given.
JOHN DONOVAN, JR.
Reside in Boston; was hotel clerk the
past year of the Adams House, Boston, To-
Gated 81 Washington street; about half
mile from Providence depot or ten minutes
walk; about twice the distance from Fitch
burg depot. adams House register pro-
duceD Was clerk of the house in June
last; a man registered himself as L. F.
Smith, ST. Adams, VT, and occupied No.
81; saw him later in the evening; was there
when he arrived and saw him register; that
is the last name on the page; he wrote the
name himself; have seen the prisoner at
the bar since that time and seen him twice
since coming to town this time, he resem-
bles the same man as registered under the
name of f. F. Smith, was here last sum-
mer and testfied; he arrived about five
o'clock p. M, on June 9th; before tea; he
remained over night and occupied 81; saw
him again about ten in the evening coming
in; the porter named James ii. Doran was
porter at that time; he brought me n shawl
the next day; black and red color; half
shawl; noticed some spots on its centre;
kept 1t in the office until Messrs. Stearns
and Thornton came after it when gave it
to Mr.. Stearns and they all went away to-
gcther. (Shawl produced). Should say
this was the shawl; the man wore a light
suit, gray in color; wore light hat with
dark band; had moustache and chin wills
kers; medium size and rather stout; about
80 or 30; they came after the shawl about
the 18th of June; my attention was first
called to it at that time.
s-examination-Saw the mans pho
tograph Mr.. Stearns showed 1t to me; the
fire and murder were talked over when
they came for the shawl; was here on the
18th or 18th of June last; saw Phair taken
into the Town Hall between two officers;
had on light clothes then; have seen him
twice since l came this time; l described
the clothes to Slearns before seeing the pic,
ture as light suit, light hat and dark
band; suit was very common; nothing re-
markable about the mans appearance
swore before Justice Everts that | would
not swear it was the man; / did not go tc
room No. OF, and don't know whether he
occupied 1t only know it was assigned {,
him; saw him passing that way later il
the evening; the house does very fai
business; would not undertake to pick GU
all the guests who stopped there.
Re-direct-Was shown the photograph
of the mau by Stearns; | was asked If re
membered the party who occupied tn
room, and said did; described him t.
them; ! should say the prisoner was til
= man but could not swear to it.
MARTIN q. EyERTs.
paper produced containing writin
I of Phair, his own name and tina