The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-29

us this the revolver to which you
refer2" he questioned, casting a calm
look of satisfaction round the circle
of lawyers within the railing.
at is, sir"
"There is one more question:" said
the solicitor, with a smile, land then
we are through with you, DIR. Sloan.
You are satisfied in your mind that
sgd Harris death was brought about
by the ball you found in his body, and
thatth ball came from that other pistol
lying on the table-the pistol we shall
prove was carried by the prisoner"
"Nes, l am quite satisfied"-here the
witness paused. 81 am able to swear
that the ball l found in him was the
cause of his death, but | cannot, of
course, swear that the ball came from
that other revolver"
"Well, that will do, said the solicitor,
and he turned to Redding. "The wit
ness is with you" he added, with an
easy smile, full of confidence.
Redding got to his feet slowly.
81 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, defeated look spreading over
his face. However, he soon pulled him
self together.
you 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 lIarts
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
lie was neryously 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
4 broad smile spread over Redding's
face, and then he came back TO his place
! flushed with triumph. Ronald was nom
| 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 a whole
rag on 'em!"
To the prisoners surprise, he re-
sumed his nonchnlant attitude on the
back of his chair, which be hitchod
about uatu be had secured his bal
uuce. The magistrate looked bored, "a
he smiled over at Wrinkle. The solicitor
was engaged in conversation with Thad
| Williams and did not seem 10 note the
bewildered attitude of the witness on
the stand. n
You are sure that the bullet in your
hand was the one that caused Sydney
Harris death?" questioned Redding.
Hes already sworn that" put in the
squire, sharply; 1--WE must not 90 over
the same ground twice. 1t will take
all day TO get through"
ITS important enough for i'm 10
swear it twice, your honor" said Red
ding, calmly, and then, as he contin-
ued, his eyes began 10 fash and his
voice rang out so clear and loud that
the solicitor looked up in establishment.
~ olphh, 10 ~ hOl y Oul u JlllOlA ina
the ball in your hand could not possibly
have come from the revolver belonging
to my client?"
There was profound stiffness in the
big room. Ii was broken by an impul-
sive gutfaw from the solicitor, who
shot an amused glance at Redding as
if he thought that lawyer had taken
leave OF his senses. And then the so.
licitor noted the white, rigid expires.
sion on the face of the witness and his
smile died away.
1--WE are waiting on you, DIR. Sloan,
said Redding, calmly.
at 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 carriesa 3s-cali,
Der ball; the other only 49,"
Not a sound broke the silence of the
room for a brief space of time anc
then the people began to applaud.
"Order in court! will have orderl'
Numbered Squire Richardson, and the
room became still again.
CONTINUED