Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
EVIDENCE IS ALL IN.
The Carter Case Almost Ready
for Argument 10 Begin
MUCH TESTIMONY TAKEN.
Dr. Hunter MCGUIRE Takes The Stand
as an Expert.
THINKS SHOTS FIRED FROM REAR.
Many Witnesses Put on to Prove
Nioore's Reputation rs a PencenbIe
Man-Boys who ContrndIcted the
Gucrrant Girl Impehched.
THINKS SHOTS FIRED FROM REAR.

TIE evidence in the Carter case is all
IN now save that the jury has yet TO
view the scene of the tragedy, and the
.r-ument win begin this afternoon. The
evidence has been OF an exhaustive ma
rra during this trial. much more so
...u during the first hearing Of the case
rI the legal fight has been one OF the
most vigorous which have been fought
J.. o. Virginia court in years
The prosecution has woven a net Of cir
c.mstantal and direct evidence around
OF. accused IN the most sklful manner,
and he has through his counsel, en-
l..v1red in every way known to legal
Jurisprudence 20 combat ii and extricate
himself therefrom. As indicated in the
Dispatch yesterday, however. the prisoner
4. Dis own testimony injured his case
@, q considerable Extent. but his counsel
have made strenuous efforts to overcome
tUe impression made on the jury's mind
o. Carters almost fatal admission that
DE shot Moore while the decedent was
u5, looking. and they have probably sue
c.aded, in part.
ARMSTRONGS TESTIMONY.
The defence concluded its evidence yes
,a-day afternoon just after court con-
.ened. and without delay, the Common
wealth began the introduction of testi-
mouy in rebuttal. The defence only in
,r8duced one witness-Mr George Arm
t.rauc-and be testified that he heard
the reports from Carter's pistol on the
morning Of the homicide. and that he
heard but two shots fired. The first
witnesses 20 so on in rebuttal testified to
the contrary. DR.. CroXton, the County
rg1olcr. made oath that Armstrong had
.-lll-d aeIore him that he heard two
shots, and probably a third one, and Mr..
Harry G.. Beattie testified that Armstrong
bad told him that be heard three shots.
The conflict in Armstrong; statements
being very clearly established, the pros
.cuton begun the introduction of wit
l.sses from Manchester, all of whom
testified that Charles Fox Moore, the
man whom Carter killed. bore good
reputation for peace and order in the
community in which he lived. Many Of
these witnesses were the most prominent
citizens of Manchester and they gave
their evidence in a manner which un-
o.ultediy had it's effect upon the jury.
There were several rather amusing Incl
dents during this line of questioning,
some of the witnesses giving very clever
Iet0rts under crOss-eXaminatiOn.
DIR. INQUIRE AS AN EXPERT.
Probably the most important witness
Of the day. however. was DR. Hunter Nc
Guire. who was placed on the stand TO
rebut the expert testimony given by DR..
Isaiah II. White Dr. Mcclure examined |
The photograph Of MoOre's wounds very
carefully. and after being told the exact |
nature Of the shots and the wounds in |
lIcted by them, gave it as his opinion /
hat the wounds could only have been |
ade by q pistol held at MOore's rear. He |
u'd not. Of course, say that Carter was /
4. rear Of the buggy when he fired, but |
.rted positively that if he was not in |
t.- rear of the vehicle ne was certainly |
.l Iua-4's rear; in other words, Moore |
l.... have turned his back % him.
H. tNa afternoon session OF the court |
some MON. evidence showing that Moore
bore good reputation in Manchester was
A....... Iut the principal feature OF this
H the testimony OF the mother |
aa. r .lie Guerrant, both of whom
c.r-.- t..t Ie little girl did go TO the
carter sion. 0l the morning Of the homi-
'I.. atI the evidence given by Maggie
D-.-r who testified that the two Wyatt
..E- who ald been introduced 10 prove
ta.t OH. Guerrant was not at the Carter
.'.te bad not stated facts. This witness
t.t.. positively that these boys came d.
..t from Carter's store 10 her house, and |
remained with her children all that day,
At 10 when they were on the stand,
'ha boys said they went from Carters
.''e q, Breok-Hnl post-ofice, and re-
'-iaDa home therefrom.
CARTERS PISTOL.
Witnesses were introduced to prove that
a.r bad associated with Carter closely
- Fraie. and were not aware Of his ever
tf-.s carried a pistol. and then, after
.l.ae- had been introduced, proving
..f the statements Of Constable Samuel
.c-ru.ng the hole in the Moore buggy
.fe not based on facts. the prosecution
l.sed with Mr.. L. L. Fussell, who test-
.l that Carter had voluntarily told him
Pat Le fired three shots al Moore.
feature OF the trial, which was
tile outside Of the case, was the treat
ntlt Of tardy witnesses by the Court.
ir David Cartwright, who had been late
.a Tho preceding day, was IN court, to-
ether with Sheriff Hughes who had
en delegated 20 summon him. and the
H.rIn explained that he had left the
mmons al the place designated as MI
arthrighrs habitatiOn. Witness SAID
e dId not receive IL. and he was as
harged while Mr. Hughes was relieved
rom any responsibility. George Arm
rous. who was detained In Goochand,
aithcr he had gone with MS fnmilv.
as not 50 fortunate. and fine OF -
Imposed on him. though I Is likely
.at The witness VIII never be required [
b pay the sum. for counsel interccGed
B DIS behalf and the Judge said he would I
ot press the matter al present.
10 VIEW THE SCENE TO-DAY.
The jury Will drive in omnibnsses 70 the f,
.ene Of the tragedy this morning. leaving ,
le court house at 10 o'clock, and upon
icir return the argument will be begun. ,
r Lewis will open for the Common ,
ealih. and be followed by Mr.. Sands (,
r Wendenburg will tnen speak for the
Tense, and IL is now thought that MI
NTH and Mr. Montague VIII Lave 10 re- f,
.rve their argument for fo-morrcw :
orning in which event the jury VIII not