Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-04-03

ty Commissioners, testified 10 measure
ments made by him. 1l6 rods from
Libby's house TO grave; from Charles
Crooker's to Libby house 10 rods; grave
6 rods from road Soil at grave cobbly.
Observation-Disclosures the spot day
before yesterday. Did not see grave. 1t
was covered with snow. The spot can
be seen from the road.
DEFENDANT SToPs.
Counsel for defense remarked that he
had other witnesses, and medical experts
but thought his case strong enough with
out calling them.
WIN. A. BAERows. Jaiier, called by
State, testified the prisoners have been
kept in same cell since one week ago
Thursday.
CnAs. CRooKER recalled testified was
present at examination in Bethel. When
questioned about my going across The
fields, Ianthe said she saw me rs the /
O'Clock whistle blew she was sitting by
the window with her baby in her arms.
and 10 was as well as ever, except sore
eyes. Cross examination. Never told
Joseph Cole, hos,ler at hotel in Paris. at
time of Grand Jury indictment, that we
intended to get rid OF those women up
there, nor words 10 that effect.
Josrru G. Corr, called. Residence
Paris. Was tending stable at Hubbard
House when grand jury was in session.
When Chas. Crooker came after bis horse
| asked HIM If they were going to get nm
indictment against the Morgan girl. Re
ply 81 do not know, but sc are going to
Try and get ril Of them critters"
Crooker recalled and remembered
Coles asking question, but did not think
nc made that reply.
Testimony here was closed and court
adjourned.
THIRD DAY.
Maj Tasting began his closing argument
for the defense at zine o'clock. As prelim
mary hu spoke OF the importance OF this
trial. as evinced by the special prepara-
lions made for it, by the interest mani
feslcd by the community, By the crowded
court room. He felt the heavy response
bility resting upon him as counsel for the
defense. He thanked the States Attorney
Tor his courtesy and fairness during the
uial and complimented both him and the
County Attorney for The manner in which
his case has been conducted. He dwelt
at some length upon the poverty and
des,itution OF the defendants, and the Ill
fortunate condition IL which conviction
would leave The little LIBBY children.
In this be made strong appeal 10 the
sympathy OF those present. We should
be glad 10 give Mr.. Hastings language.
powerful and expressive as it was, but
his already lengthy report must be
brought to close. He summed up the
defense and gave his theory OF the case.
which was that the child died from the
fleets OF alcoh) d administered by Mrs.
Crookcr on tina, fatal Saturday morning.
Miss Morgan and Mrs. Libby were afraid
- have LIBBY know about the child, and
30 hurriedly buried it, The injuries to
the baby he claims were done after death,
and at the time OF disinterment. This line
o. argument he followed out with % UGH in
genuity and with very plausible evidence
to sustain it. Mr.. Hastings spoke for
tSo hours, and was heartily congratulated
upon his effort by many friends. us he
took bis seat IL was most excellent
plea Tor the life ard liberty OF his clients.
IL could have been no better bad the A.
toIuey promise OF u large reward instead
OF the simple satisfaction oil having de
tended two helpless girls.
A, nine minutes past eleven, Attorney
Geueral Emery began the closing argu-
ment. He speaks in moderate, per-
sIasiyc manner. and has pride in max
ing his points So clear that they can bu,
be distinctly understood. The State has
no animosily towards these defendants.
he said. So far from ii, it has provided
Tor them q most excellent counsel, and
framed laws so benignant, that they can
not be convicted if gnililess. The attor-
neys for the State and County were so
much in sympathy with the accused that
they even thought of entering a nolie
pr0Sequi, and would have done so, had
not the sense of duty been stronger than
that of sympathy. Mr.. Emery heartily
complimented Maj. Hastings. and recip-
rocated all the kindly feelings which that
gentleman had expressed. He called the
sympathy Of The jury from the defendants
here, 10 the helpless infant who was en-
trusted TO their care. He expatisted upon
our form of government. and showed the
duty OF Attorneys, Judges and Juries-
the latter being interchangeable and their
action unimpeachable. Commented upon
the different kinds OF evidence. Circum-
stanlial evidence was like threads OF
hemp. If a weight be hung upon each
strand separately, it might fall every
time, bat if the threads be put together
and a slight twist be given. the rope thus
formed will easily support the weight.