The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
Popular Feeling Is Shown by Kissing tho
Counsel for the Defense and APP
plauding the Prosecution.
Little Gained by the Examination Of
Two New Witnesses.
A Father and Female Companion in tho
Northwest Reported to Have Killed
Ten-Year-OId Boy,
CARPENTER,s TRIAL.
The Defense Kissed, While the Prosecution
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Is Applauded.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LINCOLN, Nov. 5.-After several days spar
ring as to the location of the examination of
Carpenter, charged with the murder of
Fora Burns, it began ct 1:30 P. NJ. to-day, at
the courthouse, before Judge Lacy, of
Havana, who hears it by special and urgent
request of the attorneys of both sides and
by the desire of the people, who feel sure
that his presence and legal lore will prevent
a popular tumult. Judge Lacey arrived at
II o'clock. At 2 o'clock P. NJ. the opening
statements were made by States Attorney
Forrest for the prosecution, and by
Beach for the defense. They contained
very little that was not brought
out before the coroner's jury.
AT the conclusion of the statement Mrs.
Dukes sister of Fora Burns, was summoned
as the first witness for the prosecution. Mrs.
Dukes did not testify before the corners
jury, and, of course, there was intense inter-
est to know whether her testimony would
more deeply implicate Carpenter. The only
point in the testimony relating to Carpenter,
however, was that while her husband was
away in Iowa, and she was living in Lin
coin, Fora was accustomed to spend nights
with her, and Carpenter brought her home
at night Nothing further was elected from
her.
Mrs. Carpenter, of Decatur, H., was the
second witness, and related how Fora
had come to her house from Lincoln,
received letters postmarked Lincoln, and had
written letters to Carpenter, one of which
she read 1t asked Carpenter to come over
and have some fun, stating that
she had good boarding place with a woman
that asked no questions and that she was
taking her medicine and was a good girl.
After the close OF her testimony the court
adjourned at $50 until A. NJ. tomorrow,
William Bone, of Bloomington, formerly
of indianapolis, who has been doing amateur
detective work on the case, created some sem
sation by entering the court just as Mrs.
Dukes was called, and demanding that
certain evidence which he had be
presented. He was ruled out, but will I'M
doubtedly be subp@naed.
The city was thronged from early morning.
Farmers came in in wagons from all parts of
Logan county, though fearful rain-storm
prevailed all day. and the mud was hub-deep.
The courtroom was crowded, and hundreds
could not obtain admission. Nevertheless,
| everything was quiet and orderly all day, and
there was no boisterous nor loud talking
whatever. While there is still much divis-
ion of opinion as to Carpenters guilt or
innocence among the people, the country
folks seem to have settled pretty solidly
into the belief that Carpenter is guilty.
Carpenter appeared calm and collected, and,
while he took a careful interest in the case,
would scarcely have been picked out as the
one on trial on so grave charge. An artist
obtained good sketch of Carpenter, which
operation seemed quite unpleasant to thea
cused, who has heretofore steadily refused to
give picture or say where one could be
found.
Tonight there is something oppressive in
the air. A great many farmers are still in
town tonight. The opinion among them is
unanimous against Carpenter. Three men
came to the sheriff's Office at s P. NJ, and 1t is
said they hurriedly called him aside and
whispered information to him. The sheriff
is confident of maintaining order, with the
assistance of company D of the Fifth regi-
ment which is ready for duty. Tonight it
is reported that the miners of the city are
laying off from work.
There w&s big demonstration against the
defendant in court to-day. The prosecution
was cheered repeatedly and the defense
hssed on account of the feeling against Car
penter The general opinion is that it is
doubtful if Carpenter will escape mob vio-
lence before the end of the trial.
LINCOLN, Nov. 5.-Later-At 10 o'clock to-
night it is reported that a mob is being or
ganized for the purpose of lynching Orrin A.
Carpenter A military company has been
ordered to the Jail to protect him.