The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

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hint. He would introduce no svtdsncs
at the preliminary sxsmination--in
fact, he had mono to offer ut present, hs
said--but he felt confident that ~ evi-
dence could be offered against HIN Of
sufficient importance to prevent his b.
ing admitted to bail.
The first witness called for the prose-
cution vas james Marks, Who haA as
covered the body Of the murdered msn.
His testimony was Substantially the
same as that given at tho inquest. The
next witness was Jack Peters, the gar
dsner at Dsrkwood Hall.
He stated that he saw the prisoner
passing through the grounds at the hall
about 0o'clock on tho night OF the mur-
der. He had seen his face distinctly In
the moonlight. He was coming from
the direction of tho house and going to-
ward the spot whore tho murder had
taken place. He did not know tho man
ut the time, but had seen and recog-
pized him while In Mayburg few days
later. He was positive that the prisoner
was the same man he had seen In the
Darkwood Hall grounds.
The next witness to take the stand
was Webb Davis, laborer. The sub
stance OF his testimony was AZ follows:
my name is Webb Davis. ! am q
laborsr and reside on the Bentley farm,
three miles southwest of Msyburg, in
the state of New York. am employed
as a farm laborer by Mr.. Bentley. /
was in Mayburg on Sept. 10. ! came on
foot. left for home about 8 o'clock.
did not go by the road, but TO shorten
my journey took near cut through
the Darkwood park. When about mid
way of the park and about IN eighth Of
. mile from tho road, ! saw man COM
Ing at rapid walk from the direction
Of the hall and travelling toward May
burg. stopped in the shadow OF . tree.
He passed within rod Of whore stood.
l saw his face id the moonlight. He
did not sec me, to my knowledge. rec
ognize the prisoner here an the man seen
in the park"
John Judd. the porter at thp Redfeld
Inn, was the next witness. Twill only
give the leading points Of his testimony,
which were as follows:
II am employed as porter at the Red
field inn. have known the prisoner
since the lst of last July, when hs came
to the inn to stay. He is painter and
has two of the best rooms In the house.
He has always paid literally for every.
thing he received. He spent good deal
of his time sketching scenes In the victp-
ity of Mayburg. He was at the Inn ON
Sept. 10. About half past 9 on the even
ing of the 10th he left the inn. He did
not return till between 8 and . o'clock.
I was on the porch as be came In. He
seemed greatly disturbed, for he paced
restlessly up and down the porch for
some time. Then he went to his room.
don't think he retired. went to bed
at about 10. think II was almost mid
night when I was awakened by hearing
voices in the Office below. got up and
dressed and went down stairs. As
passed the room occupied by the pris.
oner saw that light was still burn
! ing. He was not in the habit OF leav-
ing his light burning after retiring.
81 found the constable in the ONCE
| talking with the proprietor. He 1.-THE
officer) informed me that murder had
been committed and wanted to know u
there were any strangers staying at thu
place. ! went down TO DR.. Dixon's Of
flee and saw the murdered man.
didn't see the prisoner among the crowt
there. think he remained at the Inn
He seemed out of sorts for days aftel
the murder and spoke of going abroad
soon and got me to assist him in pack
ing some Of his things. On the secont
day after the murder was cutting som'
weeds In the yard when l found thiI
knife under the prisoners window"
Here the witness produced . larg'
pocketknife, with blade about inches
long, which opened and fastened with {
catch. The blade was almost coveret
with blood. The knife was passed Z
the justice, and great sensation raj
through the courtroom.
But at that instant there was littl
stir near the door. Those who wer
packed in the aisle began to move asid
to allow some one to pass who was ap
preaching through the crowd. Present
ly a woman richly dressed came throug
the aisle. She wore thick veil eve
her face. Approaching the sheriff, sh
said something In a low tone. Instantl
the officer conducted her forward to tn
Justices desk.
IF your honor pleases, the ONCE
said, "here is lady that wants to b
put on the witness stand. She state
that she has confession to make ths
will clear up the whole mystery sui
rounding this case. !"
A buzz Of excitement ran like an slss
trio thrill through the audience.
Let her come forward and B
sworn, " said the Justice.
The prosecuting attorney arose quicl
ly. evidently believing that this WI
some subtle maneuver Of the defense.
IF it please your honor. l object
this witness taking The stand" he sait
This is an unusual proceeding, and
ask that Mr.. Judd be allowed to COZ
tipua bis tastimouv ~