The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-16

murder" he said II went to the Borden
mouse. | went up 10 the front door. and
found II unlocked When / went into the
mouse those who were inside expressed
surprise that | had got in without ring
Ing the bell"
Walter =. Stevens. wno at the time Of
the tragedy was a reporter for one OF the
fall River daily papers was called TO the
stand by Mr.. Jennings.
His testimony was the most important
OF the defense that had come out up 20
the time. He went 20 the Borden house
on the morning OF the tragedy In the
regular course OF business. He went
through the grounds and out 10 the barn.
While l was In there" he said, IL
heard three persons walking about in the
upper part of the barn"
policeman Medley. it will be remem-
bered, had sworn that there were no
traces Of footprints In the dust on the
floor Of the barn loft when he went up
there 10 make an examination TO see II
there were any traces OF footprints. The
witness said that he did not see Medley
about. and remained in the barn only a
moment or SO.
Aired Ciarkson. of Fan River. described
himself as "A steam engineer when he
was called as a witness. He said he had
been about the Borden place seven or
eight minutes before he went TO the
barn, where he saw Deputy Sheriff Wick
son. ClarksOn said he reached the house
about 1850 o'clock He thought It was
less than ten minutes after he had reach
ed there before he went into the barn
Hyman r. Robnski, an ice cream ned
dler. said he went by the Borden house
IN his wagon on the morning the mur-
dcrs We're committed
what did you see2"
'I saw a lady come out OF the barn
and go 10 the stairs at the north side
~ the house"
Robinsh said It was not the servant he
saw. He could not tell how she was
dressed.
RobinsN caused something of a sensa-
tion when ne answered these questions.
Did YOU say anything to anybody
about this?"
yes"
Whom"
Policeman Mullay"
what did you tell himg"
Il told him all about IT,"
Did you tell what time it was when
you saw her?"
Yes"
What time was it7'
1T was after II o'clock.
How much after2'
He was not sure about that; he knew
it was after II o'clock.
Robinsh said he had sold things TO
Bridget sullivan, and knew her face.
The witness testimony as to the
time was corrOborated by other wit
nosses.
Everett Brown and Thomas G. Barlow
went 10 the Borden house as soon as
they heard Of the murders. They we're
not admitted 10 the house. so they hung
about the yard all the afternoon. Knew
Policeman Medley very well, but did not
see him about the premises
Joseph Lemay was put upon the stand.
but dispute arose as 30 the admissibility
Of his evidence.
He is a farmer living In the northern
part OF Fall River. The testimony sought
10 be introduced was that the witness
had seen man passing along the road
near his farm. his clothes covered with
blood and presenting decidedly repul-
siye appearance.
Mr.. Jennings said that this was not a
case Of conversation. and that neither
was aware OF the presence OF the other.
The man seen by the witness had q
hatchet in his hand. which might have
been the one used I'm doing the murders.
He claimed that. though the evidence be
much or little. Il should be submitted to
the jury The decision was reserved ua-
I'll tomorrow morning.
The court then adjourned until to-mof-
row.
Another Uatchet Found.
FALL, RIVER. MASS. June 15.--It is
reported on good authority that hatchet
was found under Groves barn near
the Borden premises yesterday and that
the police have it in their possession.
but will not talk about the matter at
present. The story goes that a boy was
hunting for a ball and found the hatchet
Those who report the story think II may
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