Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16

Saturday night. Witness spoke
of the occurrence to Mr.. King about week
after the shooting. and had not talked over the
matter with Mr.. King since he testified II
took lunch with him just now" said witness.
land asked him how be got through on the
stand. His reply was: L don't care to talk
about it.
At the conclusion of Mr. Riley's testimony
Col Hamlink was sent for. at Judge Wilson
request for further cross-examination.
While waiting for Col Hamlink to take the
stand Judge Wilson said: Your houor
now move 10 strike out the testimony of King
and Riley because of its immateriaiity and be-
cause the persons mentioned by them were not
identified"
The court (promrtly)-M Motion overrulcd
Judge Wllson-Please note an exception.
MES. LIPscoMB.
Col Hamlink not being found Mrs. A. NJ
Lipscomb was called She testified that she
resided at No. 17l0 street at the time of the
shooting She heard the shots and with her
husband went over to Col Hamiinks house
She saw the body of young Hamlink in the
pariOr and saw Mrs Schneider sitting there.
She went to her and endeavored to console
her. She pointed out on her body the wounds.
She was in great pain and was moaning and
signing. She WAS about to faint Witness sent
for Mr.. Lipscomb and had him assist wit
nea in helping Mrs. Schneider to the front
second-story room, where she; was placed
on the bed. She remembered hearing Mr. Lips
comb and Col. Overton question her concern
ing the shooting. That was before DIR. j. Ford
Thompson arrived. Mrs. Schneider was very
weak and exhausted and in intense pain. She
continually asked for something to relieve her
pain and said that she wished she had been
killed outright.
District attorney-What was your opinion as
to her ability to nationally answer questions
concerning the shooting?
Judge WilsonrWe object to the witness
opinion.
The cOurt-iou may answer.
The witness--I thought she was about to die.
She was very weak and replied to questions in
"a bewildered manner.
Witness stated that she was present at the
operation and saw the bullets removed. They
were handed To Mr.. Lipscomb, who handed
them to Mr.. Howard Ciagett
Cross-examlHed-Wi Witness said that Mrs.
Schneiders mind was rather clear at first after
getting her upstairs.
JHdge Wison--What did she say when Mr.,
Lipscomb asked her about the shooting?
District attorney-We object
The CONTRADICTION sustained. Exception
noted.l
HOW MANY SHOTS FIRED.
Judge Wilson-State how many shots we're
fired.
preston at the time was that there were more
than five.
Judge Wilson-How many more than Eve?
The witness-I don't know.
Judge Wilson--Wbat was done when you and
your husband heard the shots?
Mrs. Lipscomb-Mr. Iipscomb caught up his
pistol, and we then went over to the Hamlink
residence.
COL. ovERroN RECALLED.
Col. Overton, who testified several days ago,
was recalled. and stated that Mrs. Schneider 6
physical condition. when witness saw her in
her room shortly after the shooting, was that
of woman who had been shot three times. ~
THE JUDGE LECTURES THE CROWD.
The coloners remark caused a very audible
laugh among the audience. and Judge
Bradley. sharply rapping for order, said: at
is simply disgusting the way people sit
here and smile at every little thing which
occurs in this case. l have noticed
more Of this among the females than among
the men present II notice any
more of it will have the party or parties re-
moved from the room.
As his honor finished his remarks young
man in the crowd back of the bar fell to the
floor in a faint He was at once removed.
After short legal skirmish Col. Overton
stated that while her statement might be
rational witness did not believe much reliance
could be placed in il.
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