The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-06-28
COMING TO AN END
Paul Pages Case in Seattle is Nearly
ThrOugh--The State Has Finished
Its Side Of the Case.
The Defense Commenced Its Duties on
Thursday Last and is hakinSa
Good Showing,
PAUL ON THE STAND
He Takes the Witness Stand and Gives a
Sketch Of His Life Up TO the Tim
Of His Trouble,
PAUL ON THE STAND
GETTING WELL INTO THE CASE.
Some Peculiar Witnesses Testify y gainst
Paul Page at Seattle

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Paul Page at Seattle
A jury was secured in Paul Pages
case at Seattle with little difficulty and
the trial was began on Tuesday, June IS.
AT the opening of court the cross ex-
animation of E. G. Marden, the bar
keeper of the Northern hotel bar, was
resumed by Colonel Lewis. Marden's
story leading up to the shooting was in
the main a confederation OF the details
as given by Ireton, except he stated
that just before Page gave Fraser his
death bullet he remarked: 'You d
little sheeney." Lewis tried to get the
witness to admit that he had committed
number of crimes in the past. among
others robbing and drugging and beat
ing man named Don Duggin at Lo-
we'll, this state, several years ago.
Marden said that he had served Page
with six drinks on the evening of the
shooting, but changed his mind and
said he guessed it was only five after
Colonel Lewis had read from his direct
testimony yesterday, in which he had
figured up that Page received but five
drinks.
did you tell Fraser when be came
in at | | 30 o'clock that Page had stolen
cards from you?" asked Colonel Lewis.
mo, sir, did not, replied the wit
ness.
Marden said that after Page shot he
grabbed Page by the throat.
did you choke him." asked Colonel
Lewis.
"Well, had him by the throat" re-
plid Marden.
MIR. Marden, is it not true that the
$40 bill came from wallet inside of
Pages pocket to pay for drinks he had
ordered?" inquired Colonel Lewis.
mo, it did not
Frank johnson, the only other person
who had witnessed the shooting and
had not given his testimony, was placed
on the stand. Johnson is the man who
played Marden's hand at cards. He
testified that he had done so at PAGES
request. Marden had been called be-
hind the bar. Johnston said he PLAYED
three games with Page and then the
latter suggested that they double the
stakes, but he did not do so, as he was
playing another mans hand. When
Marden returned johnson turned over
the hand to him. Later Page and Ire
ton played casino and then the witness
went out and did not return for about
an hour and 20 minutes. Soon after his
return Fraser and Page at the latte,.s
suggestion, went to throwing dice.
After Page had won all of Fraser's
money. Page left the barroom and a
few minutes later came back. Page
and Fraser went to shaking again.
They shook for half an hour and then
came dispute over $40. Page put up
two checks and Fraser $40. Fraser
said that was not right, as ne had only
two checks and had given him $40.
There's your change" remarked Page
as he pushed the two checks towards
Fraser. The latter said: 'Put down
the $40 and I'll explain" Page com
piled with Fraser's request. Fraser
explained and then picked up the $40.
Page reached for it, but didn't get it.
He reached in his pocket, drew out his
revolver and shot Fraser in the side.
johnson said that while Page and
Fraser were throwing dice. Fraser re-
marked: johnson, throw for me a
while"
johnson did SO, but Page soon re-
marked to Fraser: ''Come throw vour
own dice"
Mr.. Pages attorney, Piles. cross-ex-
amined johnson and sustained the fact