Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-22
.BEATT|E IN PRISON,
DENIES GUN STORY
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absolutely untrue" in every particular
the signed statement Of Paul Beattie to
the effect that he had bought the shotgun
with which 1t is alleged Beattie shot his
wife,
The accused husband spent the night in
the city Jail. and this morning was up
early and took things in philosophical
way. He called for the morning papers
and read every line of the extensive re-
ports of the case as far as it has
progressed. He made no comment.
Paul Beattie. who collapsed yesterday
and was taken to the City Home for
medical treatment. appears to be all right
afternoon.
Sensation at Inquest.
When Beattie was arrested yesterday
the coroner was about to call the jury
together after the lunch hour. The ac-
cused and his cousin, Paul. were rushed
to the 'coroner's home in the same auto
mobile, with Capt. Wright sitting be-
tween them. AS no indication Of P. D.
Beattie's confession and II. c. Beattie' 8
arrest had reached the scene of the in
quest. the arrival Of the two in custody
threw the great crowd, county authon-
ties, special officers, as we'll as spectators,
into the utmost confusion. The crowd
Streamed across the lawn toward them
as they stepped out of the automobile.
all too shocked and dazed for speech. In
the midst of this confusion, Henry Beat
tic was as cool as man can be- but Paul
was so affected that he seemed to be on
the point of collapse.
As DR.. Loving called the jury together
and Capt Mcmahon put his hand on Paul
To 1, ho
house he sank to the lawn, fainting. Com
pared to the shock and tenseness of that
moment. all that had gone before was
dun. Some one seized the fainting man
and rushed him into the house, with the
frenzied crowd OF Jurors spectators and
police streaming along. With the great
est difficulty the thrOng was cleared from
the porch and windows, which they were
completely blocking. The great crowd
seemed stunned by the denouement and
the subsequent events.
From his fainting spell, Paul Beattie
awoke to fit of madness and fury, and
thrashed about the room, in the arms of
four or five police officers, with foam
dripping from his lips and agonized
grOans escaping him. Before the crowd
outside had time to realize the horrible
struggle inside Beattie was overpowered
and bound hand and foot. His clothing
was torn from him in the struggle and
he lay breathing hoarsely. Still scream
:,
under the care of several officers, and
the coroner's inquest recOnvened.
Beattie Alone Is Calm.
When DR.. Loving called the inquest
to order every face betrayed signs Of
dazed shock and horror. with the excep-
ton OF Henry c. Beattie. jr., who re-
tanned his calm. While his cousin was
testifying on the stand Paul Beattie lay
in the clubhouse almost in a dying con-
dition and complete nervous wreck.
At one time it was thought he was dead,
and the spectators around the corner Of
the house. listening to Henry Beattie's
testimony. although keyed to the highest
excitement by what had gone before
were electrified when a man dashed to
the scene of the inquest. calling for a
doctor and shouting that Paul was dying
No human hand could have stayed the
crowd at this news, and all rushed to
where Paul Beattie lay seemingly dead.
His condition was not SO bad, however.
and with DR.. Herbert Mann and Oflcer
John Gentry he was sent in an auto
mobile flying to the City Home in Rich
mond. His departure In his terrible
condition left the crowd shaken, and the
inquest was resumed under difficulty
With Paul Beattie lying in the back Of
the car, hatless, cOatleSs and insensible,
the big machine tore through South
Richmond, across the bridge and up 9th
street hill with A speed that has never
been euua1ed before in the city streets
Happening as it did just at the time
when the business houses along Main
street were emptying for the day and
the newsboys were crying the extras Of
the murder, the sight Of the flashing
automobile with It's deathfke occupant
was terrifying. Eat before the crowd
could breathe the machine was out Of
sight and at the City Home, where
Beattie was given emergency trea tment
with excellent effect.
Early last night Superintendent Cabell
of the City Home stated that Beattie
was perfectly normal, and would I'M
doubtedly be in condition to testify
against his cousin today. News of his
condition was anxiously awaited by Maj
Werner and the police department., as
upon Paul Beattie's testimony depends
the outcome Of the trial.
Clever Work Of Police.
SO clever4y and secretly was Paul Beat
ties connection with the case worked out
by May. Werner, Capt. Mcmahon and
Capt. Alexander Wright that no inkling
of any new discovery about the gun had
leaked out until the dramatic deuoue-
ment Yesterday at the coroner's home.
Mai. Werner was summoned to his Office
at o'clock yesterday morning by tel
ephone message from man who stated
that he had valuab BILE information to give
him personally about the gun. In his