Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-22
THE kARCHER.GRIMES TRAGEDY.
HE Testimony All In.

after the close of the report in yesterdays STAR
OF the trial OF Louis karcher for killing j. w.
Grimes on tn 9Th OF March last, Gen. NJ. Smith
testified that = " B. RObeys reputation for truth
fulhess Was bad. The records OF Robeys arrest and
indictment for enlightenment and forgery in con-
nection with the Robeytown, Nd, post office were
also put in evidence
Mrs Theresa Miller, halfsister OF Mrs Karcher,
testified that she never any improper conduct
on the part OF Mrs karcher In the presence of her
husband She saw Mrs. Karcher, when her hus-
band was absent, throw kisses at gentlemen and
the witness told her it was wrong and thought OF
telling VT. karcher Mrs. karcher replied that her
husband did not want any OF the witness family
there, ana would shoot the first one he caught
there. The witness had seen Tom Clark with Mrs.
karcher. and she called sewing machine
agent Mrs Karcher came TO the house OF the wit
ness once with Tom Clark in carriage.
on croSS-examinatiOn the witness said that once
Mrs karclrer wrote her note saying that she was
sick, and when she reached the house she found
Mrs karcher there with two men. She wanted
the witness to take one while she took the other.
Mrs Martha Ward, cOlOred, testified that she
had been a servant at Mr. karcher'S for the past
five years. that the wife In his presence was as
good as any other woman, but not good in his
absence She then told how Mrs. Karcher de-
ceived her husband TO obtain money, and when
was done by the front door or their house.
Charles Herrurth. Charles Mades and Mr.: James
+. fadgett also gave testimony adding little to
what had already been elected
The Closing Testimony To-Day.
The court room this morning when the trial was
resumed was filled to sunOcatiOn. Mr.. 7. j.
Mackey, for the prisoner, called Ernest Robey.
Here he Is" said the crier, referring to Mr. Van
Robey.
mo, not Van Robey," replied Mr.. Mackey,
II am calling man"
The witness not answering an attachment was
ordered.
GRIMES NOT DRUNK THE NIGHT He WAS KILLED.
Robert c. Mangum testified to seeing Grimes on
the night OF the homicide at witness store, GO
Pennsylvania avenue; he was not drunk, but had
been drinking. He came in with pipe stem he
had purchased year before and asked witness
clerk To send for another one He knew Grimes
well enough to tell when he was drunk.
WHAT JOHN MASS HEARD SERGEANT MULLHALL SAY.
John Mass testified that Sergeant Muilhall last
week said to him II he was on the jury Karcher
would not have much chance from being hung.
This was on Az street, after leaving the court
house. and there were several Others along.
On cross-e Examination witness said that Mullhall
Slld that II he was on the jury he would see him
hung. Witness thought IL wrong for police
officer To talk so and paid further attention TO
him. Did not near him say that Karcher knew
his wife's character.
Charles Mades corroborated the preceding wit
ness
KARCHER JEALOUS.
Martha Ward, cOlOred, was recalled, and testified
that She knew Officer Howe never saw him in the
house, but outside. Howe was called by Mrs. Kar-
and karcher said that he had made ii his cat Az
forwards Mrs. karcher went to the window and
stood laughing at Howe, and karcher called her
away. karcher was jealous, and did not want men
about the house.
On cross-examination witness said Karcher did
not like men coming about, because Mrs. Karcher
was very familiar with men.
6rneSt Robey testified that he went to the house
on Monday night TO try the back closet key to the
'front.' and found IL TO lit easily.
On crOsS-eNaminatiOn witness said that small
piece had been set in the door.
Walter j. Costello testified that he had been at
the mousse where the killing took place: noticed the
marx ON the door, 1t appeared to be Of a hatchet,
ana some blood was on the door like finger prints
ON crOss-examinaIlon the witness said that the
cut On the closet was near the edge above the lock
KARCHER CORRECrs HIS TESTIMONY
The defendant, Karcher, took the stand to cor
rect his testimony. He said that he could drink II
bottles OF beer per day, not that he did drink them.
Twelve bottles was his capacity, not what he did
orlnk; his custom had been four five bottles
day.
Cross-examned--Firstl learned the mans name
was Grimes after the policeman came.
REPRESENTATIVES. did not see the man move
lighted
This closed the case for the defense
THE GOVERNMENT CALLED IN REBUrTAL
George ID. Biggs. residing on street southwest.
He testified that he knew the deceased Grimes;
that he was quiet, peaceable man, except when
drinking, and then would be somewhat bOisterous
Observation-Disclosures moved from Alexan-
drla about two years before. Witness had drank
with Grimes. Knew that he was devoted to his
wife AID family for he had seen him purchase
things for them. Grimes was not fast after women
except when drinking, had seen him to go in
houses or questionable repute-half sly PAGES.
witness was a Waterman at the National Museum
at $40 per month. Witness was once arrested
Tor making threats TO woman he had never
spoken to-
Charles Gallant testified TO Crimes character for
peace and good order being good Sometimes he
understood he was drinking. Did not regard him q
lighting man.
GRIMES PEACEABLE DISPOSITION
l. Barr testified that Grimes had been in his en-
ploy up TO 1882, and his reputation was that of a
peaceable man.
James W. Bradshaw testified to the peaceable
disposition Of Grimes.
Dr. j. +. Hartigan was recalled by the defense,
anu teStlned THAT eczema OF standing would likely
produce physical and mental debility, and erysipe-
las In the lace often causes delirium and is re-
garded as dangerous disease.
THE TESTIMONY ALL IN
At this point the testimony was announced as
closed
PRAYERS FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Both sides submitted prayers for Instructions
the defendant quite long serieS-and the court
said he would rule on them after recess.