Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-21
the FARnHAM CASE.
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Payson without the5s-'1 least re-
tuctance. They drank i7rsthe ordi-
nary way Farnham made no
objection to the drinkiHg of liquor
The first drink of .'.whiskey was
taken with keen. relish by Farnham.
No reluctance was shown by Farnharl.
who on at least three rounds poured
the liquor. No protest to drink was
made by Farnham during the evening
Payson used no threat at all and there
was nothing done in the saloon that
was not of a friendly nature. Don't
remember of hearing Farnham say at
the conclusion of Il drink that ne liked
il. Payson showed signs of intoXica-
ton after a few drinks.
At the opening of court in the after
noon, Chester Benner was recalled for
cross-eXamination. Witness heard
Farnham inquire about the breaking
of the glass. Went to the ball field
every evening but never saw McClench
there Was Il frequenter of the Nc
Clench saloon. Wouldn't swear that
Sanford Benner was present during all
The evening. Never heard McClench
ask Farnham to have anything to
drink Didn't see anyone at the bar
with the exception of Farnham and
Payson, outside of some sailors. Or.
Nutting made an examination Of
Farnham's pulse, saying that it was
normal.
Mark Day of Hallowell. was the neXt
witness. He testified that he saw
Farnham approach the saloon from
the south end of Water street. Farm
ham did not show signs of intoXication
at that time. Went in the MCClench
saloon about 8 o'clock before Payson
and Farnham appeared. Payson asked
Farnham to have drink. \ di ink of
ale was taken by both, Payson paying.
Then Payson called for another drink.
this time whisl.2y. After another in
terval another drink was taken. About
seven drinks were taken, that even
ing, all with the exception of one ale.
being of hard liquor. No one but
Payson and Farnham drank.
Farnham and PaySon took the first
drink about 9.l5. McClench set the
liquor out every time. Payson ordered.
and McClench received the money. The
change from whiskey to rum and from
rum to gin was made at the suggestion
of PaysOn. Payson showed signs of
intoxication before Farnham did. Can't
remember any talk made by Payson
or Farnham. Farnham did not show
any signs of intOXicatiOn after the last
drink, gin. Noticed that Farnham had
drank something, however. Can't re-
member anything said by McClench.
Don't recall the remark that McClench
said that they We're drinking consid
cradle for 10 cents and were getting
pretty big drinks for 10 cents. Never
drank anything in the McClench saloon
on that night. Am not a drinking
man. Payson took hold Of Farnham
outside the saloon and in the scufi,c
Farnham's arm went through a win
dow, breaking it. Heard Payson hol-
lering at Farnham: You - - far
mer, come back here and | will lick
you"
On crosS-eXamination. witness teSti
fed that Farnham took drinks OF his
own accord and without cOaXing.
Farnham went voluntarily to the bar.
Did not hear Farnham say that he
liked liquor. No objection was taken
by Farnham as regards taking ii
drink, he appeared as if he liked it.
After four drinks Payson showed in
toxcation. Farnham was apparently
sober. Payson staggered before he left
the shop. Never heard PaysOn say
that he wanted to get Farnham filled
up Never had q word of CONVERSE
tion with Counsel Baker for the de-
fence but had several conferences with
the county attorney. Counsel Beane
or Goddard never asked for any con
ferences. Never saw McClench at the
ball ground. Never saw Farnham in
the McClench saloon until the night in
question. Never heard McClench ask
either Payson or Farnham to drink
Either Payson or Farnham turned ont
all the drinks of hard liquor
Charles :. Baker of Hallowc:l was
the next witness. Saw Farnham ami
Payson drink two drinks, Payson pay
ing for them.
The testimony of Mr.. Baker was G
confederation of the testimony given
by previous witnesses.
On cross eXamination witness te7t:-
fled that care was taken in laying the
boy in the field.
Sanborn NJ. Benner testified that he
was at the Clarity base ball field or
the night of July l. Saw Farnham
there. Went into McClench's place
about SIS and staid there until &c
o'clock. Saw Payson and Farnham
take two drinks but don't remember
what kind of liquor it was. Payson
asked Farnham to have drink and
PaySon and Farnham drank, Payson
paying for the same. Fred Fred Purin-
ton, Bert Rowe and witness left Farm
nam at the High school building yard.
On cross-examination witness testi-
ned that he did not see the first drink
taken Nothing was said by either Pay
son or Farnham not of a friendly ma
lure Was frequenter of the Nc
Clench saloon, but never saw Payson
or Farnham there before. Payson
showed signs of intoxication. McCi nci,
offered to pay witness to stay with
Farnham all night but witness decIin-
ed. Never saw McClench at the tal.
games
Mrs. E. NJ. Howe was the next W.T..
ness. She testified that she lived in
Halioweli nearly opposite the McClench
saloon On the evening of July !. re-
'ied about . o'clock At 10 o'clt G.,