The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-10
For the Prosecution. Alleged Admis.
sions Of the Prisoner. The Defense
to be Heard To-day.

expected to prove and showing from hi
standpoint that the prisoner Cannon wa
clearly guilty Of the crime alleged. Thu
following witnesses were then called ant
sworn and at the suggestion OF the counse
for the defense were required to remain out
side of the court room but within call
DIR. j.. c.. Johnston, ] ohm Curley, j. L. Peter
son, Thomas Porter, Charles Wilson
George Compton, j. R. Boyd, D. Meikle
john, DR.. c. s. Whitford, II. Lumpkin
j. P. Bompson, H. Hutchinson. w. w. Ben
nett. George Robinson, Gilbert Engle
All Gee, Chinese Charlie, j.. c. Cameron
Patrick Farrell, j. P. Young, Lee W.. Fo
ter, James Morris.
MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
The first. witness called was DIR. j. C
Johnston, who testified that he haze
attended the deceased. He described thu
wounds, eight it number, one II puncture ir
the cavity Of the left breast, three-quarters
Of an inch in length, and the others on thu
arms and legs. All were made by a sharp
double-edged instrument. Attended the
man six or seven days. The wound,
caused death. On cross-examination the
doctor stated that he had never had a
similar case, but that it was possible for
a man toJiye after having his lung pune
tured. Opium smoking would make the
possibilities OF death greater. The coroner
DR.. Whitford, testified that he had held an
inquest ind made a post mortem ex
animation. He described the wounds
side had entered the lung about three
inches. The examination was made twelve
hours after death and the lung presented a
decayed appearance In his opinion the
wound would necessarily produce death.
DR.. Carroll testified that he had per.
formed the autopsy. There were several
severe wounds, especially one in the chest
the cut having glanced upwards and for
ward into the lobe of the lung. Blood
poisoning caused the death, but it might
have been FASTENED by his previous habits.
The left lung was rotten. Thought death
was caused by the stab.
CONSTABLE ENGLE
h made the Arrest was the next witness.
He testified that he heard OF the occurrence
and FASTENED to the spot, when he found
the prisoner with two knives in his posses:
Arrested him and one other. Saw
after he had arrested the men. At
the time did not examine the knives but
turned them overt to the Sher-
iff. The prisoner was very drunk and bois-
ferrous. Thought the knives had blood ON
them. Could not positively identify the
weapons.
John Gill was sworn and testified that he
had made a maj Of the scene OF the murder.
He arrested defendant on the Goth day OF
July, the day OF the murder. Saw two men,
both very drunk. He was shown two knives
and positively identified one as having taken
it from the prisoner. 1t was in the same
condition as when he first saw it. There
was no fresh blood on it then. Don't re-
member having seen any blood on defen-
lantf but saw that the Cinnamon was
James Corners testified that he was at the
yard and helped make the arrest at
The request OF Engle. Was at the luln-
Der yard twenty minutes before the occur
There were six orseven in the party.
They had a keg OF beer. Was invited there
~ "Reddy.' Went down to see about
and found them all drunk. Con-
lers said at the time or afterwards that
he old Chinaman had ordered them of
md struck one OF them with a stick. Some
me said they were doing up the old ~"joint"
don't know which one said it.. They were
pretty full, did not join them. At the time
II the fight there were three Others with
Sandy" After the row one OF the men
lad his DOT on the Cninaman's neck.
Think it was defendant. Witness took
God care to keep out OF the way. Did not
ee any one strike the Chinaman with IL
.ni:e.
BLOODY KNIvES
John II. kurtz testified that he saw two
ncn come out OF the cabin; one had two
in his hand, which were thrown
lnder d wood pile. The Chinaman had a
.ouble-edged knife in his hand. Didn't see
COMPTON. All the Others had left. Could
OF say that there was blood on both
hives. Saw two men standing over the
,hinaman on a table OF bunk. One had
andy hair. Was positive OF the little one;
OF the other.
j. C. Cameron testified that he saw four
r five men going to the cabin. They asked
illness to go and drink beer with them. !
i'd not see Cannon until arrested. Saw
hinaman come out of cabin. Three or
carried him toward the cabin. Said
him, II see, John; they are doing you ]
p" Showed witness where he was cut on
he arm. Went down to take Connors
way. Did not see any cutting. |
George NJ. Compton testified that he saw
he defendant about i o'clock. Saw him
mock the Chinaman down. Went to see
hat the row was. The Chinaman went
ITO the cabin. The other maj struck him |
the left breast. Sent for an officer, The
had a pocket knife. Saw the Chi
aman knocked down, but was too far
way to see knives. Did not think Cannon
,ruck the blow.
Several other witnesses were examined,
ut their testimony was simply a repetition
the above.
CONFESSION.
Officer Young testified that he had az
the prisoner and that he had asked
m what he was going to do with him.
illness replied: II am going to take you to !
ill.," The prisoner said: at is pretty for
man to be thrown into jail for just cut
ng up an old Chinaman." Prisoner did
IT say that he had done the cutting.
Farrell testified that he saw the Chi
man come out with a stick. Saw defend
its throw rocks at him, Cannon among
e others. Deceased then went to his cabin
ID got a club and hit one of the party
tn it. They then attacked him and fol
we'd him into the cabin. Had drank some
err with them during the afternoon.
Justice Lippincott testified that he had
ken an ante-mortem statement. He tes-
led that he was present when the accused
re brought in, and that as soon as de-
ased saw Cannon he appeared to bemuch
and indicated by gestures that he
Is the man who had cut him.
All Kane, the Chinese interpreter. WAS
lied and asked to testify in regard to the
scene and the ante-mortem state
His testimony wal to the effect that
Ell the statement was made deceased
id he did not think lie would live more
an three or four days. This much was
and the remainder OF his testi-
was stricken out. At this point the f,
.osecution rested the case. :.
TIE DEFENSE.
dge Borie, for the defense, then made a
ef address to the jury. He stated that
would only have one witness-the de-
dant himself-and he knew that any {
he would make would be made
ID perfect candor and truthfulness. He
oected to show that the prisoner a. in s
wise connected with the unfortunate oc- c
renee, and he would confidently, after
y had heard the testimony, ask at their
nds a verdict of acquittal. The hour of l
o'clock having arrived, the jury Was t
ltionsd and the court adjourned until 9
o'clock this morning.
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