The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-14
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case
1t ~as then high noon. and a recess was
taken until 2.30 T.. NJ. Before recess Mr.
Crump made the same motion that he
made on Saturday, to the effect that the
testimony OF the Staples and Phelpses be
excluded. The motion was again over
ruled and an exception noted by the ce-
fence.
THE OFFENCE DEGISs.
IL was =. NJ when the first witness
for the defence. Mr.. .. b. Smith, took the
stand. Mr.. Smith stated that he was the
Chesapeake and Ohio freight agent az
clifton Forge.
Mr.. Parrish asked him II he was ac-
quainted with the general reputation Tor
truth and yeraclty el Mrs. Slgnora Phelps.
Mrs. Kate Peggins and Miss Corrle
Phelps.
Witness replied in the affirmative.
When asked what IL was he replied;
VERY bad" and when further questioned
stated that he would not believe them
on oath.
Mr.. Parrish then asked witness what
was their reputation for virtue anu
Mr.. Craig for the Commonwealth. OBJ
iected 10 this. and the Jury was again
taken up IN the loft while the lawyers
contended below. After Messrs. Parrish
and Craig had had their say, the judge
ruled the question out. The jury came
down and sat down, and Mr.. fafrlsh,
turning to the other side. said I'm his
Characteristic polite. but emphatic man
ner "Gentleman. the witness IS yours
Mr.. Craig cross examined the witness.
but instead OF shaking his testimony, only
served TO make II stronger. and the
shrewd lawyer wisely decided 70 say
stand aside.
WOULDN'T BELIEVE PHFIfs OK oAlH
Captain r. II. Davis. OF CLIFTON Forge.
was the next witness for the defence.
Mr. Parrish PUT me same me qHses'ion ,ss Sener, 70
al reputation OF the Phelphses was very
bad. and that he would not believe them
Air. Craig did not question this witness
Mr.. I. s. Wood. Of Richmond, a brake
man on the Richmond and Alleghary
came next. He said he was etaSSihan *, Az
on Captain GOodmans train IN lo'i. IN
reply 10 Mr.. Parrish questions, witness
said that Goodman put Kate fheips on
his train at Iron Gate for not IoSS,'SAIns
her fare. lie also said that he would not
believe any OF the Phelps on oath.
ON crosS-eXaminatiOn, Mr. craig want
ed to know II witness was the brakeman
whom Captain Goodman said In his letter
had paid Kate Phelps fare.
Witness replied that he was not the
brakeman referred 10, ana Was toiu lo
stand aside.
IT, Saunders. another brakeman on the
Chesapeake and ohio. II. +. BOwles, ex-
Mayor. and w II. Davis. the present
Mayor Of Clifton Forge, all testified that
the reputation Of the Phelps for truth
and Veraclty was very bal. and that
they would not believe them on oath.
Mr.. Parrish stated at this point that
the defence would not be ready 20 pro,
ceed further until tomorrow, ana asked
the Court 10 adjourn until tomorrow
morning. which was done.
Just before Adjournment MI parfish
made the welcome announcement mat ne
thought the defence could conclude lts
testimony tomorrow.
GOODMAN TO TESTIFY TO-DAY.
The feature Of to-morrow's proceedings
will be the testimony OF Captain Good
man.
NICE LFGAL POIfT.
In case OF a verdict against Goodman
the defence will find some consolation
in the fact that no post-mOrtem was held
rpon the body Of Colonel Parsons. This
seems TO have been very irregular, and IL
IL understood that I'm case Of an appeal
the defence Will lay especial stress upon
this omission Of the Commonwealth.
commemorative Attorney Allen, when
asked about this, did not think mat me
fact that no pOst-mortem Was held would
have any material weight IN the matter
especially in the present trial.
Goodman, he said did not deny that No
killed Parsons and, besides, Dr. Miller,
who reached the side OF Parsons over an
hour before ne died, prcC iuiet the possi-
bilfty OF an evasion on this point. At the
same time IL cannot be denied that In
case OF an appeal this fact must nave
great weight and might be- the cause OF
an ultimate acquittal for Goodman.