Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-09-23
| SHOCKLEY'S FATE
ALMOST TO JURY.
Convict Concludes His Testimony
Without Tremor, Tear or
Agitation.
RE'ENACTED DEATH STRUGGLE.
Both Sides Have Rested aud Argu-
meats viii Begin on NOuday Morn
iug-COOlest Nan in Court.

The Shockley ease lie concluded, as
far as tie taking of testimony is con-
caued An that remains are tho ad-
dresses to the jury and the charge OF
Judge Armstrong, followed by the YER
dict.
The trial was resumed this morning
with Shocklcy ON the stand lie was
cross-cxdmiucd by Mr.. Iootbourow for
the state. Throughout he was calm ana
deliberate ana did not for once contra
animation by Mr. Smith. He told OF
the details of the crime with the air
of one who was relating some ordinary
affair which he had viewed lie stated
that during the entire time Of the trag-
edy, after he had been crossed boy Mr..
Gleason and his purpose In part
thwarted. he had no intention Of shoot
Ing AT either Of the men; had he so In
tended he had ample opportunity and
could have fred upon the men with
deadly effect while they were strug
Cling with him and while Gleason was
trying 10 discharge his pistol. He also
stated that he had every reason TO be
lieyc that Brighton also had revolver
and that during the struggle I'm the caf
he was attempting 70 draw II from his
pocket
on redirect examination by Mr.
Smith, Shockley said that In his confess
sion made at the state prison he made
no attempt 10 give all the details Of the
crime aud that FOR that reason many
points brought out in the trials were
not found IN the confession but that he
maintained absolutely their truth.
FURTHER STATEMENT.
shockley, before leaving the stand,
asked permission Of the court to make
a further statement. His request being
granted. he stated that he knew that
since his last trial, and even during this
trial the state has had sufficient time
IN which to search his records as given
IN his testimony and TO find out " they
were true or not Since no Qllusion 20
tie story Of his life as produced IN his
examination has since been made In
the trial he brought TO the atten-
ton of the jury the fact that he
maintained It's absolute truth and
stated that regarding II he was open
to question. At 1925 Shockley was
excused.
AS TO GLEASON'S GUN
The proof OF the fact that Gleason
carried a revolver and that he had
stated to employees Of the car company
that ha intended to use Il in case of a
hold-up was produced by the defense
by witness w y, Homer employed as
n conductor by the company. He stat
ed that he had heard Gleason say that
before they got any OF the company's
money. they would take some of this
with them" indicating the gun,
The defense then rested at 1890.
NEVER SAW THE GUN.
The state produced John Jensen and
j. b. sutton. witnesses, TO bring out
the fact that although they worked
with Gleason, they had never seen
gun in his possession or had never
heard him speak Of using one. Upon
objection Of Mr.. Smith the testimony
was not allowed
Adjournment was taken az that time
until Monday morning, when the clos
ing arguments will be made and the
case given to the jury for final deter
minatlon.
WHY HE CONFESSED.
Shockley, throughout this trial has
appeared composed and devoid Of any
nervousness or excitement, His speech
has been clear without a sign OF tre-
NOR or agitation. His answers have
been remarkably clear and directly to
the question. Many times on lengthy
question he has requested its repetition
and explanation.
Il confessed simply because I was
suffering from an uneasy conscience
and remorse. No one who has not been
through an experience Of this kind can
understand how ! felt" he gave az the
reason for his confession He said that
his confession was purely voluntary
and was given under no pressure
whatever The confession alluded to
was the one made Sunday, Jan. 10 fol-
lowing his crime and while he was at
the pententlary awaiting trial
WOULDN'T GIVE NAME.
During the examination by Mr., Loot
bourow the fact developed that Shock
ley had paid visit to a respectable
young woman living near the place Of
the hold-up. lie was asked to state
her name and his refusal was decidedly
emphatic. He stated that he did not
and upon objection being raised by Mr..
Smith he was not required 20 do so.
HOW HE DID IT.
During yesterday afternoons sos
sion, by direction Of MIR, Loofbourow.
Shoc<ley placed the handkerchief mask
over his face. pulled the felt hat over
his head, nearly covering his eyes and
held the pistol as he had done during
the attempted robbery repeating the
command TO put up your hands AZ
given 70 the car men on the occasion.
During this cnacung OF the robbery.
ShoclSley was not unuerved In the least
aud reclted its details with calm DELHI
Grafton On returning Mr.. Loofbou-
rows handkerchief, which had been
used he politely said Thank YOU and
quietly resumed his seat
The courtroom was crowded beyond
IT'S seating capacity again today But
few women were present as compared
with the former trial and the begin
ming of the re-hearing
When the session had concluded
Shockley calmly rolled cigarette and
after lighting &c smilingly held out hts
bonJe ia naputV ghppin Sham 20 r,t,.,