The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-30
Argument Begun.

Argument Begun.
Wilson. \. G., June 25.-The conclusion
Of the taking of testimony in the Jones
murder trial. both by the State and de-
Tense, came as 4 surprise 10 all. II had
been rumored that a considerable portion
of today's sessions would be consumed IN
the further taking of testimony and no
one was prepared to hear IT announced
at ten O'Clock by both sides that no turth-
er testimony would be offered. The argu-
ment was at once begun for the State by
Solicitor Daniels.
The afternoon session was consumed by
Messrs. +. A. Woodland for the defense
and j. K. Uzzell for the State. Both made
forclble, clear-cut speeches, which Were
listened to with much interest BY a large
crowd. AS the case draws near a close
interest has been renewed and specula-
ton as to a verdict are IN order.
The indications now are that the case
will go to the jury tomorrow evening.
Two more speeches will be made by the
defense and one by the prosecution.
Court opened with John Allen on the
stand. His crOss-eXamination was taken
up by Mr.. Uzzell.
Q. Did you go to Geo. Morgan's room
about 1920 on the hight Jones was
killed."
a. Yes. I struck a match near Nor
gan's room 50 | could see the key hole. +"
Q. Was it dark IN the hall?'
A. Yes, there was no light burning. !"
@. Did You tell Mayor Herring that
you were the second MAI IN Jones room Z"
A. I do not remember.
@. Did you tell Mayor Herring that
the man who shot Jones shot you?"
A. i do not remember. | think Mayor
Herring said, The man who shot Jones
shot YOU"
G. Who was in the room when you
We're talking to the mayor?"
A. MI. Marshbourne and several 9th
ers."
@. (By Mr.. Jno. E.. Woodard): Did
Mayor Herring show you a bullet?"
A. Yes. He took a bullet out of his
pocket and said this is the bullet which
shot YOU
Q. Did Mayor Herring make any prom
ises to your
A. Yes. He said | was shot and could
not get out Of it, and If | would make
a statement my name should not be
used"
Mr.. Spruill requested that States counsel
be allowed to discuss the competency OF
John Aliens statement. The jury was
take. out Of the room.
Mr.. Spruill argued that John Allen made
a voluntary statement, not under a prom
Use but with an assurance that his name
would not be divulged. He argued furth-
er that the reason Allen did not want to
make a statement was because he was
afraid Of his O-consplrators and after
Allen had been assured that his name
would not be d~lvulged he gave a list OF
thirteen conspirators. Mr.. Spruill argued
that the evidence was competent. Mr..
Spruill argued that when Allen made his
statement yesterday his counsel asked him
if that was all which occurred between
himself and Mayor Herring and that AL
len said it was, therefore he thought it
competent for the State to refresh the
witness mind on some points which he
had left out.
The court ruled that any reference to
statement made by Allen after Mayor
Herring's promise was incompetent and
that cross-exanination on this point would
not be permissible.
Perry Taylor, q States witness. was
recalled by the defense and asked 10
-. -
show his hat to the jury which was
iac,1on o;ned : ata;e OBJECTS and oh
At the request OF S. A. Woodland he
was permitted to send for two hats owned
by Morgan. Permission was granted and
the hats were exhibited IN court.
}. H. Marshbourne, Chief of Police
beng sworn said he knew John Allen and
that until this affair his character was
good.
On cross-examlnatlon by Mr.. Daniel.
witness SAID ne knew R. D. Alley and W