New-York tribune., 1909-07-22

his present testimony was less accurate than upon
the former occasion.
Il have testified to my best recollection on both
occasions" Lieutenant Bevan replied.
At this point recess was taken.
When the session resumed IN the afternoon
the examination Of Lieutenant Bevan was con-
tlnued.
Major Leonard wanted 20 know how I4euten-
ant Rocker could have reached the scene Of the
encounter IN time 10 get wounded after his alter
cation with Sutton IN camp.
IAeuteant Bevan testified that he did not meet
Rocker on the way. lie said he might have
crossed a ravine. but the last time the witness
him he was going away from the rasine.
Commander Hood. presiding. took the witness
in hand
why did YOU let Sutton leave camp with tho
revoIvers2" asked the senior member - the board
Il thought Sutton vas partly crazy and always
had thought So" replied Lieutenant Revan. Il
thought he was buflng with his revolvers he
had done before. and IL Nigh, De "a better place
out of camp for him"
Lieutenant Besau was then excused.
Lieutenant Edward s willing. United states
marine corps vi, was ofrcer OF TIE day at the
marine camp wnen the shooting occurred. was
called as q witness. Tie rushed TO the scene from
tie camp when he heard the shots lie testified
lie three men sitting sutton. and he
came UP TO sutton's bead hc heard Adams. pre-
sunlabiy. who was tho only back of him. say.
Hes shot Rocker or Rocker is killed"
Al tha, there was "a report and flash by su:ton's
head and the witness turned his head just In time
70 the revolver in Sutton's hand. Are you
sure Sutton shot himself" asked Major Leonard
There is not tho slightest doubt in my mind that
hc did" replied Willing
Willing afterward leaned over and took the
vo.ycr out Of Sutton's hand. he said. Willing
thought he heard some one say. He's killed him
SELF Cmeanlnr sutton. but ~ could not remember
who said H. lie told 4 going - Rocker and
putting his hand inside his coat over his hear,
and feeling something soft. il aftcrward turned
out II was "a large blood blister the point where
bullet was supposed to have struck squarely on
Rockers ribs without penetrating tie flesh.
The witness said he Adams In less than
minute after the shooting. Adams rad nothing In
his hands-no revolver. He did think Adams had
time throw away II he had had Willing
only one revolver in sutton's hands He
heard some say they had already taken
revolver away from Sutton
Questioned by Commander Hood, Willing said
he had seen Sutton have two reviewers prior 20
that time one a Smith & Wesson. He said he got
there in time Adams punching Sutton.
Sutton either his face his knees the
time.
DO you think the punching Sutton was getting
such would kill an ordinarily vigorous
MANI" asked Major Leonard
No should think not" replied the witness
Had you any way of knowing II Sutton
dead before the revolver was fired WHICH think
killed hm?"
NO. but / don't believe he was"
From this line Of questions IL evident the
Judge advocate had in mind Mrs Sutton's
ton that she believed her beaten to death
before he shot.
Mr. Birney, Adams's counsel questioned the
witness before Mr.. Davis began the cross-examna-
tion, which still in progress when at o'clock
the hearing adjourned for the day.