Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
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Jo'sASS VI NiAC OOJCStloh' IN SSAASilOI
stepped to the table of the magistrate
and took up Sgd Harris revolver, which
lay beside Ronald's, in view of the en-
tire room.
us this the revolver to which you
refer?" he questioned, casting calm
look of satisfaction round the circle
+, of lawyers within the railing.
4 ''It is, SIR"
"There is one more question" said
the solicitor, with smile, land then
we are through with you, DR.. Sloan.
You are satisfied in your mind that
Sgd Harris death was brought about
by the ball you found in his body, and
thatthe ball came from that other pistol
lying on the table-the pistol we shall
prove was carried by the prisoner
Eyes, am quite satisfied "-here the
witness paused. 81 am able to swear
that the ball I found in him was the
cause of his death, but l cannot, of
course, swear that the ball came from
that other revolver"
well, that will do" said the solicitor,
and he turned to Redding 1.-The wit
ness is with you,' he added, with an
easy smile, full of confidence.
/, Rcdding got to his feet slowly.
! II don't know, your honor" he said,
that l can think of anything just now
to ask the Witness and he stood nerv-
ously pinching his nose as he leaned
against his chair and rocked back and
forth, Il defeated look spreading over
his face. However, he soon pulled him
self together,
sYou say, DOCTOR he--asked, that
you are not ready. to swear that ball
came from the revolver of the pris-
oner?"
Before answering, the witness, who
still fingered the bullet took up Harris
revolver and fitted the ball into the
end of the barrel. Then Ronald, whose
eyes were on his face, saw him start
and turn pale, as he hastily put down
Harris revolver and picked up the other.
He was nervously trying to place the
bit of lead into its end when, with an
exclamation of establishment, Redding
strobe to his side and stood watching
him with widening eyes. Ronald saw
a broad smile spread over Readings
face, and then he came back to his place
flushed with triumph. Ronald was non
plused. Redding seemed electrified as
he bent down and put his lips to his ear.
Thank God, my boy" he whispered,
I'm goin' to wipe up the ground with
EN-. Damn 'em, [ won't leave Il whole
rag on 'em!"
10 the prisoners surprise. he, re-
sumed his nonchalant attitude on the
back Of his chair, which he hitched
about until he had secured his ball
| ance. The magistrate looked bored, as
he smiled overat Wrinkle. The solicitor
! was engaged i'll conversation with Thad
Williams and did not seem to not, the
bewildered attitude Of the witness on
the stand. - +i{
You are sure thatithe bullet in your
hand was the one that caused Sydney
Harris .death?" questioned Redding.
He's already sworn that" put in the
squire, sharply; 1--WE must not 60 over
the same ground twice. 1t will take
all day to get through"
Its important enough for i'm to
swear it twice, your honor" said Red
ding, calmly, and then, as he contin-
ued, his eyes began to fash and his
voice rang out SO clear and loud that
the solicitor looked up in establishment.
DIR. Sloan, is it not your opinion that
i the ball in your hand could not possibly
have come from the revolver belonging
to my client?"
i There was profound stiffness in the
big room. twas broken by an impul-
sive guffaw from the solicitor, who
shot an amused glance at Redding, as
II he thought hat lawyer had taken
leave of his senses. And then the So
licitor noted the white. rigid express
sion on the face of the witness and his
4 smile died away.
4 I'VE are waiting on you, DR.. Sloan"
said Redding, calmly.
1T is my opinion answered the
physician, that this ball could not
have been. fired from Mr.. Fanshaw's
revolver. 1t is clear to me now that
Sydney Hart accidentally shot himself
with his own pistol. 1t carries 3s-cali-
Der ball; the other only 49,"
| Not sound broke the silence of the
room for a brief space of time and
then the people began to applaud.
Order in court! will have order!"
thundered Squire Richardson, and the
room became still again.
| With sheePish look the solicitor
went to the table and picked up the two
reyolvers. and then a sickly smile of &C.
4 knowledged defeat passed over his face
as he threaded his way back to his seat.
Nov, your honor; said l,edding, 81
want to have the states witness, Mr..
Thad Williams. called to the stand. ]
understand he is prepared to swear that
! Sgd Hart told i'm Jest before he ex-
PRED that, my client not only shot i'm,
but that he attacked i'm first. want
to help i'm consign himself to the peni-
tertiary for perjury"
The solicitor, after all, took defeat
gracefully. He shrugged his broad
shoulders at this and broke into laugh