The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-22
During the Visit Yesterday to the
Scene Of the Shooting.
A THOROUGH INSPECTION MADE.
The Prisoner Shows Great Interest IN
the Place Where Moore's kematns
Fell from His Buggy-Prcpar-
ing the Instructions 10 the
Jury-Thc Argument to
Begin To-Day.

The HcnricO County Court, now engage
ed in the trial OF James Penrose Carter,
spent the entire day yesterday I'm visiting
the scene Of the tragedy. and preparing
the instructions. These will be read to
the jury when court convenes at 10
o'clock this morning, and the argument
will be begun. IL will probably be late
tonight before the case goes to the JG;y
and verdict is not expected beforA
some time tomorrow.
Early yesterday morning the judge,
jury. court officers. and counsel went
out % the scene OF Moore 5 death In two
large vehicles secured for the purpose.
About three-quarters of an hour were
spent in inspecting the store, the place
whore the shooting occurred. the spot
where the body fell from the buggy, and
other points concerning which evidence
was adduced Sheriff Simon Solomon, by
direction OF Judge Wckham. furnished
the Jury with all needful information.
After the points around the store had
been Inspected the jury at the request OF
MIR. Wendenburg, was taken through
the store into the little back room, from
the door of which Miss Carter testified
that she saw her father shoot Moore.
The prisoner accompanied the jury.
and when he reached the room found
there his wife. daughter. two little sons,
and his baby, who IS not quite year old
THE PRISONER wEEPs.
As soon as he saw the child Mr.. Carter
burst into tears, and rushed over TO it,
exclaiming between his sobs:
They said | was cold and hard-heart-
ed. and did not care for my baby. on.
1t is cruel TO persecute an innocent mau
IN such manner
Mrs. ~arter her daughter. and tne iva
little boys Joined I'm the prisoners lamei-
tations, and for few minutes the room
was a scene Of grief.
Judge Wickham meanwhile was cndeav-
oring to get the jury away from the
vicinity. They got the full benefit OF the
Incident. however.
On the occasion of the jury's visit TO
Carters house during his first trial the
statement was made that the prisoner
had seen his baby, but had taken no no.
tice Of il. II was this 10 which Carter
referred yesterday while crying over the
child.
After the prisoner had dried his tears.
the inspection was proceeded with, the
iurymen in turn standing In the SIDE
door and looking toward the scene or
the homicide 10 satisfy themselves as
10 Miss Carters opportunity 10 haze seen
the details OF the affair, as te5ti iHd TO
by her.
The field in which Willie Winston was
plowing at the time OF the shooting. and
Martha Turner's little yellow house down
at the bend of the road. were pointed out.
after which the jury walked up the road
TO the spot where Moore fell from has
buggy.
CARRIERS INTEREST.
The prisoner. under charge Of Con-
stable j. G.. Mann and accompanied by
his brother. Mr.. Henry Carter. went TO
the spot with the party. and exhibited
much interest. asking az 10 the position
OF the body and other details. lie was ,
also disposed to talk about the killing
and said:
They accuse me of having murdered
man for $500. Why have been beat
out Of as much as $50 al a time since
nave beer keeping store There goes man
now (pointing 20 a stalwart negro who
had Just passed. who owes me 500.
never say anything about it to him.
have given IL up long ago. don't hold
ll-feeling against anybody
After examining the spot the party
again got into their vehicles and were
driven past the Siegel house. which
Moore was engaged In building al the
Tine Of his death and where a large
chicken raising industry has since been
Established
The return 10 the city was by way OF
he Brook road and when Richmond was
cached the jury was taken TO the I'm 4
lerial hotel for dinner
When court was called 20 order at
,'clock the room was packed the impress
ion having gotten out that argument
would begin al once. The Judge, how
yer. merely announced that he would
lear argument on the instructions 10 the
ury. and for that purpose he retired 10
his room. accompanied by counsel OR
ither side.
There was quite n legal battle behind
he closed doors. which lasted until nearly
O'Clock at which hour court adjourned
ntil this morning at 10 O'Clock
DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONS.
II is understood that the Instructions.
ghich will be read to the Jury this morn
lg will differ considerably from those
lowed at the first trial. both the Com
and the defence having asked
Jr CndhBfH.
II was stated yesterday afternoon that
he defence desired 10 put two more Wit
esses on the stand. but that II was not
llowed. They were Allen and Percy
Wyatt. whose evidence was c0ntroverted
y that OF Maggie Goode.
After the instructions are read this
forming. argument will begin. IL Is like
that Mr.. Sands will open the case and
2 followed by Mr.. Roy Lewis. Aessrs.
NTH and Wendenburg Will come next
the order named. and AttOrney-General
will close. The last speech n
I'll probably be delivered after supper.
Heretofore Carter has had with him
lring the trial only his wife. daughter.
nd two brothers. but yesterday after
Don. as he sat awaiting the course OF
rents the family was reinforced by his
lree boys one about twelve years old,
nd the others very small. both strikingly
&c their father The prisoner. II Is said.
as still another daughter, who lives with
sr gysyndmotser.