The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-09-26

Postmaster George Miller Says He
Was the One.

was the One.
Rev. Sampson Tinchor. OF Belleville,
a prominent member Of the Methodist con-
ference, whose Fence has been so much in
evidence during the trial. was the first
witness called by the defense. but he could
not be found about the courthouse Some
one suggested that perhaps Mr.. Tinchor
could be found ION the square" The
bailiff was dispatched and Ar. Tinchor
was found in the bank talking to a num-
Der Of friends. Mr.. Tinchor held his hand
high in being sworn and answered questions
in a loud. firm voice. He said the defend
ant and wife treated each other as hus-
band and wife first Glass; The defend
ants reputation was all that "a man could
desire" On the night Of the tragedy Mr.
Iinchor heard shot and aft
EDWARDS groans and cries. He did
not go out because he was in physical
condition which would not allow any ex-
citement. Later in the morning Mr.. finch
or went to the parsonage. Eva worrell
and Mrs. Markell were at the Tinchor
home that morning. Mr.. Tinchor was very
insisted that direct answers to questions
be given. Judge Hadley Informed Mr.
Tinchor that he was a witness and II was
expected that he state facts and not opin-
ions.
Opinions are mighty valuable some
times" answered Mr.. Tinchor.
Mr.: Span asked another question to
which Mr.. Tinchor gave a long answer
Are you throughy' asked Mr. Spaan
when the witness paused second.
Them" said Mr. Tinchor. Another question
brought forth a long explanatory answer
and an interruption by Judge Hadley.
NOT LIKE CONFERENCE.
IT guess 1 can't talk as freely here as
1 could in conference" remarked Mr..
Tinchor, with a sigh.
He identified his sworn statement to the
coroner and Mr.. Spaan asked no more
questions, for In that statement Mr.. Tinchor
said he did not hear the shot and it was
his wife that awakened him. The de-
Tense called two witnesses who were not
present, so court adjourned until O'Clock,
allowing time for the taking of the dep
reported as i'll at her home in Belleville.
At the reconvening of court the stem
ographer read the testimony given oa !, by Mrs.
vile for ten years and has known the
defendant three years. Hinshaw she
Observed him negiectfui or harsh to his
wife. Mrs. Tinchor was awake on the night
of the tragedy. She heard the shutting OF
feet in the road BY the ne size OF ner mouse
Mrs. Tinchor heard groans, and voice.
but she could not distinguish anything
which might have been said. The shutting
of feet and the voice were followed by a
pistol shot. There were groans heard art
er the shot was fired. Mr.. Spaan did not
ing upon the differences in her deposition
and coroners evidence to damage her tes-
timony. -,
half mile south OF the village at the time
of the tragedy. That night she heard a
buggy going south, driven at rapid speed.
awake on the night of the tragedy with the
tooth and earache. She was not CERTAIN
but thought 1t was about l o'clock when
Mrs. CYNTHIA Milligan, small and aged
woman, living two blocks youth of the Hin
shaw parsonage, at Bellevilie. was placed
on the stand. Mr. Duncan spoke very kind
Nv to the old woman, addressing her as
grandmother. She said on the night OF the
tragedy she heard a shot and a cry, and
arose calling her son and young man board
ing with her. few minutes later Mrs.
Milligan heard person running west.
Mr.. Span began by saying:
'.Your name is Milligan, 1 believer
Eyes, sir
Il simply wanted to be sure. Mr.. Duncan
called you grandmother
BURGLARS RUNNING SOUTH.
Mr.. Spaan then took up Mrs. Milligans
statement before the coroner in which she
said the footsteps might have been those
of horse, but she denied having said that.
She said she could not say to the coroner
that 1t was not horse. Mr.. Span asked
several questions regarding differences in
her statements, but Mr. Hilligan was a
very bright witness for "man of sew
enty-four years. On rec examination
Mr.. Duncan had Mrs. Mil n describe ex-
actly where she lived from the Hinshaw
parsonage. which showed that IL the burg
- co,rfh "a q uv 10
and taking the Monrovia road, as Mrs.
Bakers evidence indicated they did, they
must have passed Mrs. Nilligans home.
Mrs. Milligan was excused, and TO major
ity IL was surprise when Mr.. Duncan an
nounced that the defense rested.
The State began the rebuttal by reading
the evidence of Mrs. TfnchOr made to the
coroner, in which she said the first thing
she heard the time of the tragedy was the
pistol shot that she was awake at the time
and heard no other noise.
William Kivitt, .'Lum'' Walkers hired
man, was sworn and testified that Walker
said he first saw the mysterious stranger
George Miiier's store. He also testified to
being present when William East said II he
had known that the burglars ran south he
one or both of them. The State enlp6a-
sizes that Mr.. East said IF he had known
the burglars ran south, while the defense
claim he said IL he had had his thoughts
about him he could have got the two men
he heard running south.
Mrs Marker testified to conversation
held one week ago with Mrs. Hamrick, the
latter calling 10 talk with Mrs. Marker re-
garding the evidence of Eva Worrell. Mrs.
Bamrick was indignant that Miss Worreil
should have contradicted her and Mrs.
Hamrick.
John Hammond. a farmer living near
Belleville, testified to William Easts good
reputation for truth and veracity- Then
came the surprise which the state has held
back for last blow.
NAN WALKER SAW.
George Miller, storekeeper and the post
master of Bellevlle, was introduced.
did you see Ium' Walker the night OF
the trasedy?' asked Mr.. Span.
II did" was the answer.
Under what circumstances?
II had just locked up my store and put
the keys in my pocket. stepped into tn,
street to go home and passed Lum Walker
going west. AS he passed l turned up my
oyercoat collar and put my hand IN ms
pocket. did not speak,
How long have you known Mr.. Walker
asked Mr.. Duncan, when his turn came 10
talk.
Miller.
And you did not speak to him.
mo. sir"
That IS ALL.
you mentioned the incident the mex
morning. did you not?' asked Mr. Span.
Yes; I told Lum' Walker that Ii was
me who passed him." replied Mr.. Miller.
did not Mr. Parker. of the defense. try
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