The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-09
THE BALLARD MURDER.
Judge Gardiner States the Case for the De.
Tense, and the Taking Of Testimony Begins.


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SHOALS Ind, Sept a-The State having cop-
cluded Its evidences in the Ballard case, all Of
which las been heretofore given as briefly as
possible, the defense proceeded to give its testi
mony, and recalled Albert Quackenbush, whose
confession TO the grand jury and others impli-
Gated him in the crime of the murder Of jack
OF Ballard, q Union soldier. Some very point
ed questions were put to him, and at times he
was not little confused, but he answered each
question quite promptly.
He knew VIM. Spoone-, a farmer living in
Lost River township, and had no recollection of
conversation with him about this case, and no
recollection of having said to him that hs want
cd all the balance to come clear except VIM.
Stanfeld, because he was afraid Of him. He
denied having said to Jonathan Emmous he had
forgotten all about the killing of Ballard;
neither did he say to James Archer that be had
forgotten all about the murder of Ballard.
He confessed TO having conversation with him
last, June. Archer asked him where he saw
Archer that eyentful night, but did not say that
he saw him any place. It was. in fact, at the
old house where they had their rendezvous.
He very positively denied that he bad said he
would do anything to get away with VIM STAN
field
Judge ". r. Gardiner made clear and forci-
bic statement for the defense, and probably
made as favorable an impression On the jury as
was possibls in the case. He personally repre-
sented James and Archer, but on the part of
the united counsel he stated the main features
of defense for all the defendants. de said il
was their purpose to prove alibi in each and
every case. aud to do that would be the chief
burden OF their labors before the jury. He de-
clared that the defendants knew nothing of tbs
murder of Ballard until they saw his mutilated
corpse. when a man knows nothing about it,
said Mr.. Gardiner, IAN abb is the only defense
he has. and it is the best defense in the world,
In fact the only way to meet the charge. The
defense OF these men is just that and nothing
more. Mr.. Quackenbush tells you story We
shall contradict. and We shall call upon You TO
look q. him, his manner, the bargain be has
made. Look st his hair bis neck, his fippAnt
and laughing manner. We shall do this that
the people may testify that be 10 a colossal liar
We will prove that at the time poor Ballard was
killed there was a man in that neighborhood by
the name of Allen Anderson, a man who had
married q sister Of Albert Quackenbush Ander-
son must have known that Ballard was back
there TO arrest him and separate him from his
wife. The testimony of the son of Ballard THAI
there were barbados In two places proves our
theory. Anderson went away and was never
seen again in that neigh borhood but by one man.
the next day, since that awful day. The sister
CT Quacken bush went sway with Anderson.
They never came back. Quacksnbush heard
from him, and heard that he left the day be-
fore the assassination, or the day after that.
Quscksnbush said that he stopped at mis- moth
er's to get Anderson; but he was not there. 1t
was a part of his scheme to get his wife the
road so he could get back from French Lick
Springs to shoot Ballard down before he left for
- nvxa, h.xeA IL -As
Zibs have been before the grand Jury before
this and never told of this crime Now they
come before this court TO testify TO help carry
out this bargain TO save their necks atd shield
them from their dastardly crime At this point
Judge Gardiner read the affidavit OF those before
the grand jury eloquent and impressive
manner. Part OF the defense will be that one
of the man who gave the most important testi-
mony had been before tho grand jury
twice and had taken this same oath. The
several crimes in Lost River township have led
Albert Quackenbush, through fear bis crime
would come out, 10 do what he has done. has
led him TO talk TO William Stanfeld about it.
But never in oil these twenty-four years has he
opened his lips to Jones, or Archer, or Stone.
His cowardly soul bad never prompted him to
go TO them. He fixed on these men, and partic-
ulsrly StanAeld, because he was afraid OF him,
to save his own neck. He confssses that he did
not want Stanield TO escape. He has forgotten
the names of those who took part with him In
this bloody crime. and does not know whether
was At his home in Orange county, five or six
miles away. His wife Is dead, but his so1swill
testify hat he was at home all that
might Others will testify TO the
the mouths Of protested perjurers and murder
srs. Gardner said Jones Was an honest man,
and he and his wife will testify they could not
have gone from homo that night without those
persocs knowing it. Witnesses will testify
where Rev. Stone was that night. and 'show the
terror all felt from armed body of soldiers III
their community. Dr. Stone preaching
peace and good will to all men instead Of blood
aud murder. This has already been proved.
VIM. Stanfeld went TO hislfather's aud stayed all
night after these soldiers left him at his home
Jared c. Stone, brother of John Stone, was
called as q witness for the defense. He said In
substance: In March, 1864, lived in Lost
River township, one-half mile from David En-
monsA John Stone lived near same distance.
Was at David Emmons's night of murder at
presehine by John Stone, Christian minister.
after meeting three men armed and 10 uni
forms. lie had gone to David Emmons's that
morning to house-raisinR, and stayed for meet
ing that night. Did not see Jones, Stanfeld or
Archer that day. Heard next morning that
hallooing and crying at Billiards., aud went
down and found that Ballard had been killed.
Soldiers came that night and arrested his
father. Did not see Albert Quackeu bush or
DR. Stone tho day OF the murder. The latter's
wife was in Harrison county Did not see Geo.
Stripger Shields, Jones or Stanfield at David
Emmoas's Saw Alien Anderson DAY before
the murder at David Emmonss, aud when asked
whether he WAS not afraid Of being arrested for
staying away so long said he was not afraid. He
had rife and revolver.
James K. Emmons said he at the meeting
NJ Emnonss; Stone preached; he and Stone slept
there all night; after meeting three soldiers
came there; he WAS thirteen years old az the
time; saw Stone get mp about daylight next
morning. he slept in same room with witness;
Stone started home from there. and came back
for breakfast; he was not gone long; he came
back and worked az witnesses uncle's; heard of
Billiards. murder in the forenoon; Stone WAS
saving stave timber; soldiers came that night;
saw no guns but the gus of the soldiers; while
soldiers were at the cupboard eating Stone fed
barefooted. as he could not find bis boots.
George T. Emmons said ne staid At David EN-
mouss night before the murder Stone preached
there that night; only a small crowd, and they
4at en- chairs and plapks ssAio there oil night,