The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-20
HUBBARD MURDER TRIAL
DIR. ALOIS II. GRAHAM. CONSULTING
PHYSICIAN, TESTIFIEs.
The states Closes Its Case in Short
Order-Defense's Plea VIII Be
SeIf-Defense-OtherC Cases.

The trial of Charles Hubbard, charged
with the murder of Gus Monroe, began in
the Criminal Court yesterday. Hubbard
shot and killed Monroe at the corner of
Indiana avenue and New York street one
Sunday morning. Hubbard was talking to
Patrolmen Montgomery and Monroe. Doug
las Edwards and a man named Venabe &C
cused Monroe of informing the police about
them. Monroe struck Hubbard after the
patrolmen left him and Hubbard fired two
shots from a revolver. the second taking
effect in Monroe's abdomen.
The first witness called by the State was
Dr. Alois B. Graham, the consulting physi-
clan. He testified to the nature of the
wound He said the intestines had been
perforated in two places. The State then
used only eyewitnesses to the shooting
Charles Brown was the first to give testi-
mony against Hubbard. He lives in the
Ryan block, on the corner where the shoot
ing occurred. He said he was awakened by
loud talking and raised his window and
saw what took place on the sidewalk
below. He said he saw Hubbard stand in
the street few feet from the curbing and
fire shot at Monroe. 1t hit a mail box
Monroe was standing behind the mail box.
and he said Hubbard stepped several feet
10 one side TO get better aim at Monroe
and then fired a second shot. The bullet
took effect, and witness said Monroe ex-
claimed, My God! you got me''
w. NJ. Higbee, living at 1903 North Arse
nal avenue, a street car motorman was
running his car along the avenue at the
time of the shooting and saw the ARRAY
He told practically the same story.
Robert Gregorie. 27 West Tenth street
testified that he Hubbard fire both
shots. His testimony was substantially
the same as that of the other witnesses.
George Tomlinson, police officer testi-
fed that he met Hubbard after the shoot
ing, arrested him and took him to the no.
lice station. He said he took a revolver
away from him that contained three loaded
cartridges and two empty ones.
John Eden. S22 West Vermont street.
proved good witness for the State and
outlined the details of the trouble He
works in saloon and returning home
al the time of the shooting. He said Ed
wards and Venable were with Monroe Pa
trolman Montgomery and Hubbard had
been In restaurant in the rear of saloon
and the trio asked for admittance Ed
len said Hubbard and Montgomery walked
north on Indiana avenue to New York
street They stood on the corner and the
three men followed. Hubbard was accused
OF being a spy for the police. Patrolman
Montgomery got on a car and left the men
standing there. Soon after he disappeared
Monroe struck Hubbard, knocking him off
the curbing Hubbard then drew a re-
volver and began firing. Hubbard leveled
MS weapon at Edwards, but did not fire.
He then walked away
The State submitted its case on the evil
dence of these witnesses The defense put
on Patrolman Montgomery for its first wiz
ness. He told practically the same story
as the States witnesses, eliminating the
shooting. He said Hubbard's character was
good so far as he knew. He said Monroe S
reputation was bad Montgomery admitted
that Hubbard had acted as a spy for the
police. With his testimony court adjourned
The testimony for the defense will be along
the line of self-defense. 1t is said that
Monroe and Edwards threatened Hubbard
and both had knives. The case will likely
go TO the jury this afternoon.