The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-10

JyINGTON. VA, Aug. 9.-From a
s. Correspondent of The Times-The
s.rl day OF the trial Of Captain Thomas
A GOODMAN charged with the murder
o. colonel H. G. Parsons, developed a
srs4uon. IL proved to be a day OF let
t.-s FIRST came the now celebrated let
t.- tr1m Parsons 10 General Manager
Stevens. of the Chesapeake and Ohio;
ut. came Goodmans reply and finally
t0 ether letters by which the counsel
ar the people viii endeavor to prove Par
srs CnaIges Of immortality on the part
os Goodman. The prosecution was de-
tr.-i of the trouble of introducing Par
s... letter which caused the tragedy.
Tl ,he surprise Of everybody, even the
counsel for the defence. the prosecution
sl4aE suddenly upon the court this az
,--naon that much-moQte1 letter. But
t..y lil not stop there They endeavored
G. prove at least one of the charges con-
tanned therein. This furnished a decided
sensation. and resulted in "a desperate and
prolonged legal battle over the adm.ssi-
bity Of the evidence WHICH is now pend
il-.
Interest in the trial does not wane. for
and the town is still on the qui yive az a
result Of IT, When the proceedings opened
this morning al 10 4. NJ. Dr. ". E.
Hatcher, u Richmond and Judge Nc
Donald. of Bath county. occupied seats
OF honor on either side Of judge Moore.
Among those who occupied seats within
the judges reserve was Judge George
L1oms. of Parkersburg. ". Va, the
brother VI Mrs. II. c. Parsons.
rauEE $40. Dr.
The first witness called was Henry
Moody tt, head waiter at the Gladys
lua Hotel. clifton Forge. Led on by Sir.
'i-l- f.f tle prosecution. Henry told In
nr,.A ile conversation between himself
ell lr Goodman prior To the tragedy.
ltt'-- said he pointed Parsons out tC
Goodman. ana when he did 50 the latter
stI lr nad "a mind 70 go after him.
t- tn.u told the Oft-tOld tale OF the fatal
.tttiu- between the two men. Witness
i-lfl Parsons call Tor Mr. White (man-
a-rr ot the hOteD three times: then the
81 .tlls commenced, and Goodman did
ii stop firing Until Parsons fell After
tr -d fallen Goodman snapped his pistol
l1 reply 10 questions. witness said that
Dr. distinctly saw Goodman draw his pis-
tNl from his hip pocket. but he did not
see Parsons make any attempt whatever
O. draw weapon. Goodman ala not
offer 10 render Parsons any assistance,
but walked away in silence. When he
went out il was necessary for him 10 al
most step over the PROSTATE body Of Par
sons. but he took no notice of him. not
even enquiring whether or not he was
dead.
Gladys Inn was again produced, ana the
witness was made To- explain I'm detail the
movements Of the two men prior to the
shooting. after which the witness was
turned over to the counsel for the de-
fence.
As was the case yesterday. the first
question asked the witness was as TO the
movements Of Colonel Parsons hands.
Ia reply to questions Of counsel on cross
animation, Henry Moody admitted that
De- could not see ParsOu hands, and did
I.t therefore know what demonstrations
or Vements he might have made with
t.N The defence next went very fully
lt. tae statement made on direct eXami-
nation that Goodman snapped his pistol
after Parsons had fallen.
WRITTEN BTBUrrAI.
Nr Parrish made strong effort 10
shake this testimony. ana in rebuttal pre-
srrtel "a written statement made by The
witness on July "a, telling all he knew
about the affair. IN reply 10 question Of
.-tence witness stated that this written
tatement contained all he knew about
t. tragedy. Nothing was said in the
ftemclt about the swapping of the
'l. This was the cause of another
sharp clash between counsel. In which
Nr lcfeuce came out ahead.
Thomas Branch. a mulatto. another
Efi,'r q the Glady Inn. was called next
Die ed In detal the arrival Of Cap
i.r Goldman and Colonel Parsons at
i.e t.fal their meeting later. and the
ltfs The statement OF Henry Moody
a great measure cOrrODOrated.
A.a.l stated that he was quite certain
Nf Goodman snapped his pistol once
a'sr Parsons had fallen. He did not
Parsons make any movement what
eyer except TO attempt 10 run around
o. Imam. on cross examination witness
.i"lft.d that he could not see Parsons
it and did not see MN attempt 10
lr.a a pistol He was not sure. however,
ltf te Gld not attempt 10 DO so, as the
Yes " him was obstructed In a great
measure by Goodman. who was standing
'-t"frn witness and Parsons.
LtWyer Anderson Of the defence, took
i-ni in the examination for the nrst time,
o.i Induced witness 10 admit that ne
was not in sight OF the two men all the
"Hle ihey were together.
INV rrMonI-r N rHE GASP.
When the witness concluded some time
Was occupied IN a search FOR the sherin,
iie second one OF the morning. When
Ae returned the judge remarked that the
i,e way. this sheriff IS the humoIfst OF
thr trial. and his anything but picturesque
srpearance affords a pleasant diversion
ilr The spectators in the monOiony OF
me trial He Is a typical mountaineer,
Isscssing the brogue and fitting dis
gard of perfcnal appearance. re - a
terror. however 20 criminals, ana mas thc
inutation OF being a man or VIII 10
SlO0t II necessary, and when he shoots
something or somebody usually "draps.
lie is harmless nevertheless, In court
ana b. gOOd-natured and most accomino-
dating especiaily where the press Is CON
cerned. j am told that he Will have no
u.ubie in perpetuating his tenure OF
Oice.
Tur BAR-gEpPyR's TESTIMONY.
I'd. Brown. colored. the bar tender al
the inn vvae neyt called and told OF a
c0nvefsatlon between Captain Goodman
and himself at Gladys Inn. on the morn
ing Of the 18th OF June. before the snoot-
iag took place. lie mixed ,com ns,ae1r toi