The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

sumed at leo 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 Grin 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
He 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 he had had moth
ing 10 eat since morning, and requested
that something be procured for him,
which was done.
Detective NJ r Muller was then placed
upon the stand add related the particu-
lars or 'Sadarr's arrest. He said that when
the prisoner was taken into custody, he
had IA Cancelled and signed car tickets
in his lunch basket. The accused inform
ed the witness that he was taking them
home for the children 10 pIay with
Cadarr afterward told witness that he
had sold tickets to Parker and Gardner
The witness had a conversation with
Parker when MIR. Harries was not pres
ent In the presence of Detective Boyd,
at the Sixth precinct station. Parker ac-
kuowledged having bought tickets from
Cadarr. Meyers said. the witness testi-
fed, that he had bought two hundred call
celed tickets from Parker for $3.50. Some
OF them were pretty badly damaged and
could not be used again. He corroborated
the testimony Of Harrios to the effect
that in their presence Heating had ac-
knowledged having bought siXty-seven
tickets from Parker for 81.
At this point Gardner returned to the
stand. Attorney Galley resumed his ez-
animation and questioned him closely as
to his past record and what had brought
him 70 Washington. The witness stated
he had never been convicted of any crime
In July of last year he secured emsloy-
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 Father. who
related 3 conversation he had with Mey-
ers at the GEORGETOWN police station after
he had been placed under arrest.
An effort was made 70 have introduced
in evidence the fun stenographic report
Of the conversations with the defendants
at the stationhouses. but such evidence
was not admitted The usual motions to
dismiss the defendants were made and
overruled 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 n Government witness, was
not placed upon the stand. ION motion Of
Prosecutor Mullowny. Williams ana Gard
ner, who had been similarly confined.
were discharged from custody.