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Lindsay Post (1907), 25 Oct 1912, p. 4

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Justice Clute desired a plan of the grounds. but none had been prepared. Mr. Robinetteâ€"If Porter had gone cm home he would have been there by the time Ellis had also been home ? Witnessâ€"Yea. Mr. Robinetteâ€"The trap was found 'To Justice Glute-It was pasture field from Ellis house to the tree, that is close to the road on the west ridea. A person might see from Ems’ house to the tree although no fur- ther, as the road went down hill northward. From the tree a clear view of the swamp could be obtained. in court and was about similar to that told to Inspector Reburn. I DR. POGUE of Minden, a coroner of this county, sworn, said: I didn’t know Porter. The prisoner made a. statement and signed it (produced). This was read in court and was about similar to CHESTER KELLETT Witness lived on the Bobcaygeon road. He had found the body of For ’I'er on the 28th of April. He ‘had .‘een the prisoner the game day who excited and moving about and their :-.sk2d if the body had been found and positions would change. There was home one had answered yes. The 10- 110 (1011.“ in my mind 88 t0 the cation of the body was told but he course of the bullet. I consider he did not go where it was. The body ‘ received the bullet from behind. I 5'38 not covered. ‘consider the wounds were first e1- CHAS. WOOD. .bOW, than shoulder, and lastly abdo- To Mr. Meredithâ€"I walked. about twelve or fourteen feet between first two shots and prdbably a hundred Yards between the next three shots. To Justice Clute â€" How far can a. shot be heard ? Witnessâ€"I don’t know. )z‘ Lutterworth, sworn, said: I heard zwo shots on Thursday in the direc- Zion of the place the murder is said a) have been committed. I was about .. mile away and heard them at half past seven. As I wasigoing over to my neighbor’s I heard twO shots, be- tween which there might have been a minute’s difference. Then I heard 'éhree more, two or-three minutes lat- ~r. I have not an Enfield rifle. ! To Robinetteél am certain of hear- ; Eng five shots and the three shots} -aeparate from the two. The threci shots sure came after two and came quick, one after another, just as a man loaded and fired quickly. I am' only giving my judgment as to time or interwal. The first shots might have been longer apart. perhaps two or three or {our minutes. Where I live it is natural to hear shots at all times, and it Was harder to fix inter-Val on that account. I We are showing a. handsome new range at imported collar and out! setta in Battenbeng. Robespierre and that and silk. all the newest shades 332. “m W“ $12.00 nnnnn We have hand bags of every deâ€" scription, in mesh, veivet, suede lea- We havegthe new beaded scarfs in cream, white, sky, black, pink. with gold or silver beads. also in Dresden effects, suitable for tunics\ or evening wear. 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There were three distinct bullet wounds. (The three bullets were exhibited in court) I was at the scene of where the shooting was said to have taken Place, with John Welsh. I saw the blood, starting with an 8 inch clot, and ending with a, large pool 15 feet from the tree. The road is highest at the tree and slopes north and south. Death resulted from bullet wounds. Porter was down or partly down when he received one bullet. Yes. To Mr. Robinatte Dr. Pogue show- To Justice Cluteâ€"How long did he ed the point of entrance of the bul- remain in the first place when lets again. The first Wound would wounded ? not cause death necessarily, nor the second absolutely. With those wounds alone (shoulder and arm) he might still keep his feet but not walk far. After wound in the abdomen he would drop. In Porter shooting Ellis he would have his arms up and might receive it in the arm. They would be excited and moving about and their positions would change. There was no doubt in my mind as to the course of the bullet. I consider he received the bullet from behind. I consider the wmmds were first e1â€" bow, then shoulder, and lastly abdo- men. . Mr. Robinette â€" Porter firing his last cartridge, and knowing it was, and he turning, wouldn’t that .acâ€" count for the position of the wound? Witnessâ€"It might. ‘ DR. WHITE, Kinmount, made the post mortem ex- Some minutes, by the clot of blood. ’ If Porter had been c0ming down from north could he have received the bullet ? No, he must have been going north a second time or facing. ELLIS TAKES STAND Arthur Alexander Ellis was first witness for defence. He had lived in north nearly all his life. He had married Porter’s sister and had 3 children, about 7, 5 and 4 years re- spectively. His wife died four years ago last February. Porter’s place is 15 or 2.0 rode south of Ellis house. I didn’t see Porter at his father‘s place but saw him go past on Wed- nesday night carrying a magazine rifle on his left shoulder. I was near enough to see him, but did not speak. There are no women at my house, and my children were away. I No. I see no way, unless Porter had passed him, as that is not shown Porter might have been iacing north. DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON Dr. Arthur flukes Johnston was ex- amined and said he had an experience‘ since 1870 with gnu shot wounds and has dealt with many cases. He saw wound above the elbow and there would be much bleeding from it. Mr. Robinette â€" Porter firing his last cartridge, and knowing it was. and be turning, wouldn’t that 'acâ€" count for the position of the wound? Witnessâ€"It might. consider the wounds were first e1- b0w, then shoulder, and lastly abdo- men. . Mr. Robinette â€"â€" Porter firing his last cartridge, and knowing it was, and he turning, wouldn’t that- .ac- count for the position of the wound? Witnessâ€"It might. \ DR. WHITE, Kinmount. made the post mortem ex- amination and read it to the court. It had been made about 90 hours af- ter death and was complete. The cause of death was hemorrhage. Mr. Robinetteâ€"In what direction did the deceased receive the bullet? Witnessâ€"From behind. If Porter turned might it account for it ? Yes. You read the letter from Edith Porter that Hounsell gave you ? Yes. Where is it ? I don’t know. To Justice Gluteâ€"I haven’t visited the spot since the murder. If Porter was going south and El- lis fired from north could wound be made 7 No. I see no way, unless Porter had passed him. as that is not showq Porter might have been iacing north. DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON Dr. Arthur Dukes J ohnstou was ex- amined and said he had an experience since 1870 with gun shot wounds and has dealt with many cases. He saw wound above the elbow and there would be much bleeding from it. spectively. His wife died four years ago last February. Porter’s place is 15 or 2.0 rods south of Ellis house. I didn’t see Porter at his father's place but saw him go pasr. on Wed- nesday night carrying a magazine rifle on his left shoulder. I was near enough to see him, but did not speak. There are no women at my house, and my children were away. I was cleaning my stable when Porter came by Thursday, 25th April to- wards dusk, carrying a gun or club, going north. I went south to look for my cattle, and not finding them. went north with my gun and dog. I met Porter about 40 to 6‘0 I'ods north from my house. He was straight in front, and I said, “Did you see anything of my cattle up there ?” and he said “No, is it cat- tle you are looking for or me ?” I 'said, “No, if I had wanted you I could have found you long ago.” We rwere a pace past each other. He swore and said “By you can have me now.” I was carrying the gun on my left shoulder, and looked at him and said, “Now Lew, that's enoug .” He then fired his gun ff at me at a distance of 10 or 20 feet. I levelled my gun at him and said, “Now Lew, that's enough.” I walk- ed sideways and watched him, 1nd went on north to Dryer’s Commons. The cattle couldn't be seen. The Com- mons are 200 or 300 yds. from where I fired the first shot. I turned ar- ound and came back over the same grounds. I got as far as my «=wn Ellis continued, I have heard of Porter’s threats to me, but had nev- er quarrelled with him. To Mr. Meredithâ€"I dragged body 432 feet for no particular reason, but I was very much excited. I did not put the gun behind the log to con- ceal. You were fearful of Louis Porter ? No. not all the time, but was since I got the note. I was not afraid when he first passed because I was on my own lot. Why did you get your gun and dog going north and not south ? It was a habit because it “l“ was DOOOOOOO WWMOOOOOO i DR. IRVINE Formerly of- Neelands and Irvine, Dentist, will be found in his new offices in the New Beall Block ‘ . ter,I had fired the shot I turned my attention to reloading. He had come up close when shot again ? Yes. he was sideways. He was not V011 . staggering then. At the third shot he was partly down ? Yes, slightly stooped. Did you deny that you knew any‘ thing about the shooting of Porter to Inspector Reburn and Porter's sis- ter ? No, I did not. To Justice Cluteâ€"Where were you when you saw Porter coming north? WOOWMWNOWO Belts Ladies‘ belts in elastic, leather or silk in handsome Oriental patterns, with gilt and silver mixtures, fancy buckles, decided novel- $3 0() Q o ties. Pn‘ceSt25c. up to. Underskirts Ladies' extra. fine satin underskirts with deep accordion plaited flounce, and trill shades of white, cream, Alice cerise and black. Price QK fin Ladies' fine satin underskirts made in the newestraight'line styles with deep accordion plaited flounce finish- ed with cascade trimming of silk fringe. The shades are brown, naVy, grey, taupe, white and $3 00 black. Price each ............ Kid Gloves $2.00 $5.00 Partly turned or entirely. Whatever his position, the arm must have been in such a way that the bullet must have come from behind the arm. The wound would be fatal in a couple of hours. The second wound was not reâ€" ceived when advancing, but when standing 40 or 50 feet. He would begin to choke, but could go more than 40 feet. The second wound would hasten his death. The position of the abdomen wound indicates that the man was stooping or was on his hands and knees, as the bullet took a downward course. Cou}d he still hold on to the rifle with the elbow wound ? \ No, as nerves were torn. What was position of deceased when ne received his wound ? Dr. Johnston took up the gun in a usual way to show how it might have been held, but would not agree that in the way he held it that a person could get shot facing or part- ly turned. Mr. Robinette â€" But as difiercnt men use difierent attitudes, it might be done partially turned ? elty in dress accessories for Holiday wear. Brighten up 66 ‘< 0 fi '1 93 FF E." 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I wasn't positive if it was Lou. Lou turned and fired, the bullet passing through the balsam tree and of course I fired at him. By the time I shot again hehad turned around and was nearer. I don't actually recollect firing the third shot. Mr. Robinetteâ€"Why did you shoot him the second time he fired ? I was afraid he'd shoot me. I was afraid he had the magazine rifle. I picked him up when dead and carâ€" ried and dragged him to the woods, and laid his gun beside the log. I was not arrested for a week and was in my neighborhood all the time. THE LINDSAY PUSL‘. Perrin's guaranteed kid gloves, in all colorings and sizes, gusset fing- ers, fancy stitched backs. Every pair guaranteed. Per pair ..... 9:1 ()5 .nc... .no a nu. on onpucaa-o s.- con-o | Who spoke first ‘1’ I did. I was Walking on. ' Were you '? ' Yes, I wasn't crawling. 1 When did you stop ? , When he swore. E You were about 10 and 20 feet ' apart ? ' Yes. Porter fired directly at you ? Yes. getting dark. _ It wasn’t because Porter had gone up Was the bullet close ? It whizzed by. That Porter, 9. crack shot, fired at. You and missed, is true ? I don’t know that it was. What did you call out to Lew for 1’ I didn’t think he’d shoot again. Was it that you wanted to take a crack at him ? I could have done so without can- ing him. I saw him turn around. What did he do with the gun ? He raised it. How was he holding the gun " Either at his shoulder or in his Were you terrified by being shot at ? A little Your object was to get in conceal- ment when you stepped beside the p the road ? No. How farmorth were you going ? I don't know. Did you pass each other ? Not before we spoke. $1.2 Handsome new embroidered handâ€" mmgS. etc. I. kerchiefs in Irish linen, lawn and pure linen with hand embroidered corners and lace edges. narrow heme. New Tri Prices 10c.'each up tom$5.()() m km A Silk Hose Ladies’ fine silk hose, with lisle soles, elastic tops in white, tan or black. All sizes per pair 50c. "'5? and ; .......................... ")6 Ladies’ fine cashmere hose, fast black with fancy embroiderings of sky. pink, helio. green, champagne, :ESHnniu sizes. Per pair $1.00 75c. and ......... Ladies’ black cashmere hose, Juno-3‘.- man is necessarily guilty. but that there is enough evidence for the trial I to go on. It is the duty of the Crown :to prove the man guilty beyond any i reasonable doubt. A man is not guilty until he is convicted. It be- hooves every man to be serious when 1 such a sacred thing as life is at :stake. It rests with you to take the glife or not. By the tree. Why did you can to Porter after he went by ? I wasn’t sure it Was he and thought it might be someone else, and Porter making the noise in the. bush coming at me. Did you see whether he was tumed or not ? He was partially turned. INSPECTOR MILLER, Government Inspector of Provincial police, sworn. said: On Oct. 12, 1911, I got a letter from Mr. Ellis. I went to Kinmount and saw Edith Porter, and showed her the letter (produced) First she denied it and then acknow- ledged it. She didn’t want to be- cause she was afraid of her uncle and grandfather. I told Ellis that she acknowledged the letter. At this point the letter was read. which was brought from the files of the In- vestigation Dept., Toronto.) EDITH PORTER was recalled, and said she Was six- teen years old. Insp. Miller had brought the letter to her. “I swear I didn't do it. I didn’t give him a definite answer. Miller was anxious about it. I knew my uncle did not ance. This man says “I was shot at by Porter." I don’t care whether Porter meant to kill him or not, or whether he did it to scare or injure. It so operated upon the mind of Ellis that he believed Forte: intend- ed to kill that day or soon. Porter might. have killed Ellis. We find Por- ter carrying an old gun and with but kill the colt. I knew nothing but heresay about the deeds supposed to be done. " MR. ROBINETTE’S ADDRESS Mr. Robinette’s fame as a, criminal lawyer and an orator were fully m;- tified in his eloquent. address to the jury, which was listened to with the closest attention. In opening be “e- minded the jury that because the Grand Jury brought in a. bill for murder, it does not mean that the To Justice Cluteâ€"I was told by a school girl that her two brothers wrote the letter. To Mr. Robinetteâ€"Is this not a. copy of your writing that Mr. Miller took ? This closed the case for fence. A man is given a chance to defend tum himself and his property. A man sees shot someone setting fire to his barn has not the right to prevent it and not be war| Satisfied with collecting the insur- and Letter was produced and witness admitted it was. We have all the new-eat "mics in brilliant, bead. lace and 5m hia- mings. also new brilliant ad 5H ‘ buttons, new beaded bum k the hair. We want you to gee “1!. Prices 10¢. per yd up mm m New Corded Velvet; We have just‘received a meat of hollow cut corded velvets, all shades. These ; scarce goods on account. gmat popularity. Price ( per yd. 50c. up to .. ‘ U... LINDSAY walks half a. mile looking 1a m not i and on his return be m w mtg-i3! whe' who should have been home», ' Edith Forte: time. Why does he return :55 : W has should be home 7 The dam " " was looking for Ellis. Ellis 35 , good excuse for heading tomb : mm be b‘“ uwn house. Ellis speak! U: P ,. and gets fired at again He teased Port is the magazino :1er that Pam me him phyi and he tires as f «.5: as 22 can. A . the prisoner’ would yo; (Ipr‘ct Ens -:-;- 1: 1. , you have I: that What, ‘5‘ iii .15? ASE“? I; J goes b}. C nzcdxm 3313..-: was I: .2 _ Porter car": tbs: 1: deg {31 :1 L92: 1".» guano: dspute h i'0.te: : ”rm “:3 Ems €31: . m tray 9. and“: t “m .‘ “12,: mic?» M058 appnfl Crown fix-:1 you that :s :11: was 1003.. frnce '.’ Th0 shots hearé 15,? W- ' Ha returns a: (:cscribwi man]; and :31}? mt Was the: three shots by Ellis and tv- - ,, it? Thom“; Porter was known to have tisfy the Crown U cause of peril 0f 1 reasonable 3mm whether the girl " not, that is not *‘ ville. SP9“: spending a theri Mr. . ........................ The Crown asks yan to am the evidence of Ellis asterflli ing is indicative of his gull! lost his wife, his children ml from him, he is tonnamd i threats. and so he is MINI He does not run awayâ€"WY look like the conduct of a nu! didn't know what to 4101’3‘ his story three times an!!!” and clearly and claims self“. parts- of the court room. Gentlemen, he said. 3'0”; let eloquence influence 3’03 .._V-_~ w not, that is not fl”. Maybe Insl’ecmr . i- in believing fl“ :ggested b . , , girl. Porter 18 6 t to get . ‘y _ to fence to start. on ad W0 ”Witty council with an old “‘19 a ' a a; h ‘ Continue; e felt he 1' 0» 1r:-,â€" 1T 1T. Camplfijfl Just to sh w . ~ m5 . 4 thhebmFeof. 7mm You heard thlS letter ne recalled the warnings. This letter was knowledged to be written a! " and Porter. but, since thin she we “3 . ~‘u- ~ ’ .‘ . . . . m m Lula was so 131er mu: ter tnat h;- Lakes in w the v authorities. You men can ' U her letter with the copy of W ‘ ing with it. It shows a maid leged crimes done by the 015* Porter and Lew. a man iefimj Whole north country. W “4 hammer out on the anvil of the Spark of truth. If Ellis ' H“ his life were in danger an n- . good shot Porter mm. and“ a. : himself. The first shot stirred 7% vOMB-no oi Ellis and at P01’1 , , 0nd shot the explosion cam! have the result. . - .v'mflfl His powerful voice parts of the court and a, wife to nmmings -t. Wm, this trap all purpose appars h was loom: flu neturns 3: Was the: I: it. " Though “’31 with is .is upon th fire him phyl the prisoner’ you have to That goes by 0 be Porter in the pe: den at the 7 The char; muted. nor 1' ‘nd the in every d, but co and For“ or not. @08on annihter grounds 0mm right 3'37 ? it gent;

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