The times., 1901-04-28

sumed at 100 o'clock Gardner asked-per-
mission to revert to his dealings with
Cadarr. as he had been somewhat con
fused when questioned by the attorneys.
He had not secured tickets from Cadarr
at his first interview, which was in Feb
ruary, he said, but went back for them
later He also recalled that at one time
he had talked with Parker regarding the
purchase Of tickets. The witness stated
that Cadarr had offered him the tickets
at 81 hundred
Mr. Galley questioned Gardner as to
whether Oliver A. Gardner was his right
name, and the witness stated that his
name was Orin Addison Gardner. but
that he had changed the first name to
Oliver, as he liked it better. While being
questioned concerning the changing Of
his name Gardner tainted
lie was partially revived and then help
ed from the room in order that he might
have quiet and rest and fully recover He
Informed the Judge that be had had moth
Ing 20 eat since morning. and requested
that someihlng be procured FOR him,
Detective H. r. Muller was then placed
upon the stand aud related the particu-
lars ar 'aoarrs arrest. He said that when
the prisoner Was taken into custody. he
had ssf Cancelled and signed car tickets
DO his lunch basket The accused inform
cd the witness that ne Was taking them
home Tor the children 10 play with
Cadarr afterward told witness that he
had sold tickets 10 Parker and Gardner
z Ie witness had conversation with
Parker when Nr. Harries was not pres
"EL I'D tue presence OF Detective Boyd,
at the Sixth precinct station, Parker ac-
know lt1E,d having bought tickets from
tatIgr. Meyers said, the witness testi-
fed. that he had bought two hundred can
Ceied tickets from Parker for $3.50. Some
az them Wrr, pretty badly damaged and
could not be used again He cOrroborated
The testimony of Harrics to the effect
that iu their presence Keating had ac-
knowledgad having bought sixty-seven
tickets from Parker for 81.
1t this point Gardner returned to the
stand. Attorney Galley resumed his eX-
animation and questioned him closely as
10 his past record and what had brought
him 70 Washington. The witness stated
he had never been convicted Of any crime
IL July Of last year he secured ems s!oy-
ment as conductor with the Metropolitan
Railroad and had held that position ever
since.
Lieutenant Daley. Of the Ninth precinct
was sworn and Identified the property
which was found in the possession Of
Parker At the time Of his arrest He was
followed by Detective Gail Flathcr. who
related . conversation he had with Mey-
crs al the Georgetown police station after
he had been placed under arrest.
An effort was made 20 have introduced
in evidence the fun steuOgraphic repcrt
~ NilS 'b'lf t4S.i LIONS Win tAe t+t4ell1d
at the stati0nhouses. but such evidence
was not admitted. The usual motions TO
dismiss the defendants were made and
overrulcd and after short arguments by
opposing counsel the case was closed and
Judge Scott held the defendants for the
action Of The grand jury, as previously
stated.
Richard Williams, who has been con-
fined in Jail as q Government witness, was
not placed upon the stand. 4On motion Of
Prosecutor Riullowny. Williams and Gard
ner. who had been similarly confined,
were discharged from custody