Evening star., 1909-07-19

position ia which Sutton is said TO have
tain when he met his death.
Adams said that when Sutton fired
the shot that ended his life he was
lying prone on his face. where he.
Adams, had thrown him after Sutton
mad shot at him, Adams.
AS Adams depicted the scene neither
Mrs. Sutton nor Mrs. Parker showed
the slightest emotion beyond keen inter-
est. Frequently. during Adams testi-
r1ony. Mrs. Parker whispered to At
torney Edmund yandyke. who sat be-
side her.
Commander Hood. the president, called
the court to order at 10 o'clock for an
executive session, during which II was
decided that the sessions OF court would
be open 10 the public. As soon as the
preliminaries were over the doors were
thrown open.
Counsel for Mrs Sutton ana Lieuts
Adams and Osterman asked the privilege
of cross-examining all witnesses. This
was granted
Mai. Leonard announced that probably
long daily sessions will be held after
today. and the proceedings conducted
with all possible dispatch. MAJ Leonard
q from the testimony it appears that any
others than the witnesses called can
throw light on the death Of Lieut. Sut-
ton. they will be promptly. summoned
if they are within reach OF the man
date of the court OF inquiry
Fifteen Witnesses Called.
Mai. Leonard gave ont the following list
of witnesses so far subpoenaed by the
government
Surgeon George Pickrell. United States
Navy. navy yard. Charleston. S. Z.
Surgeon F. c. Cook. United States
Navy. United States steamer North Caro-
ina.
First Lieut.. Harold II. Utley. United
States Marine Corps. United States steam
er North Carolina
States Marine Corps. marine barracks,
aavy yard. Philadelphia.
Second Lieut.. Robert E. Adams, United
States Marine Corps. headquarters United
Second Lieut.. Templin NJ. Potts. Jr.,
United States Marine Corps. marine bar
lacks. Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md.
Col Charles A. Doyen, United States
Marine Corps. marine barracks, Naval
Academy Annapolis, Md.
First Lieut.. William F. Beyan. United
ytates Marine Corps. United States steam
ar New Jersey. Rockland.
Sergt. James Hart, United States Ma
tine Corps. marine barracks, Naval Aca-
rsisea Ssesn' s,ates hate, Marine Marine Corps. tinted
states naval prison, navy yard, Ports
mouth. n. H.
Naval Academy. Annapolis. Md.
Edward P. Rocker. 1434 . street north
west. Washington. d. c.
William L. owens. chauffeur, Carvel
Hall Hotel. Annapolis, Nd
Edward Griffith, chauffeur, Carvel Hall
Hotel AnnapOlis Md
Frank Fogg, Garrick Club, Washing
ION, ID. c.
Rockers Testimony Wanted.
Former Lieut.. Rocker. according to the
testimony printed at the first inquiry. was
shot by Sutton. Subsequently Rocker
was dismissed from the service. His
whereabouts have been a mystery.
Neither Mai. Leonard nor Mrs. Sutton's
attorney know where Rocker is. SO Tar
as their information goes he is still in
seclusion- Lieut.. Adams, however, said
ne was confident that Rocker would ap-
pear.
Surgeon Cook and Lieut. Utley. who was
n the Mediterranean when summoned.
are expected to arrive about August l. II
all the witnesses present are examined
before that time the court Will take re-
cess until the arrival of Cook and utiey:
The presence of Frank Fogg of WASH
ington is desired, it is understood He
was close associate of Sutton when the
latter was stationed in Washington.
Letter Written to Fogg.
Fogg is said to have received q letter
from Sutton a few days before the tras-
ady Whether that letter has any bear
ng upon the alleged trouble between SUIT
Surgeon George Pickrell called from
8. c.. with Surgeon Cook.
attended Sutton after he was shot. They
ire expected to give important testimony
IS to the downward course Of the bullet
hat entered the back Of Sutton's head.
ending to show that he could not have
ired 1t himself.
Second Lieut.. F. s. Willing Of the
marines Is here from the Philippines to
estify. Lieut.. Robert E. Adams. from
Lieut.. NJ. Pitts. jr.. Col
A. Doyen. commandant of the
marines. stationed at Annapolis, ana
Sergeant of Marines Jan1hs ID. Hart
were all on hand today.
II was to Col. Doyen that the death
of Sutton was first reported. Sergt.
Hart was the first outsider on the scene
after the shooting.
Other witnesses will be Second Lieut..
Potts. First Lieut.. Beven. Prof. Gilbert
p Coleman Of the academy and VIII
Owens and Ed Griffith, chauffeurs. who
drove the fatal party when the accident
occurred.
MAI. LeOnard'S Task.
Although Maj. Leonard. In his capacity
Of Judge advocate, is, technically speak
ing, required to hold an impartial course
disclosing the truth whenever ho may
lind 1t and however It may hurt-he y, in
some sense, the representative OF the
service and the opponent OF the Suttons.
He has the good of the marine service
at heart. but also its good reputation.
Speaking of the inquiry. Maj. Leonard
said before the court convened:
The government, which I represent, is
making an impartial inquiry with view
TO getting every bit OF evidence on the
ease possible. 1t Is not prosecuting any.
body, so my functions differ somewhat
from those of prosecuting attorney IN
. court OF. law.
"The second party to tho inquiry-the
members of Lieut.. Sutton's family-are
n the nature OF compliments. They will
be present. because they have some evi.
dence which they wish brought out. and
their attorney will assist me In getting at
"Lieuts. Adams and osterman. who
we're with Sutton when he died. and
whose actions upon that occasion are to
be Investigated. are also to be represented
by counsel.
I'VE have a matter to investigate. For
my part / shall go through with the
Investigation to the best OF my ability.
n anybody Is hurt II will be regrettable.
II course: but / can't help that. ! have
Job to do. I am going to do 1t regard
less OF consequences.
4 shall arrange for the hearings to
90 forward as rapidly as possible. The
government Is spending lot OF money
on this affair. There are a number of
officers here who have work to do else
where. and there Is no sense In keeping