State v. Middleham

Day, Ch. J.

I. The evidence shows that the defendant *151killed bis step-son, William Davis, with a knife, in the Central House, a hotel kept by the defendant. One Penlan was ^videncei41, Samationi’ ant’s wSe." introduced as a witness, and testified as follows: “John Carr arrested defendant that day in '¿he Central House, in what was called the bar-room. I went in right after him.” He was then asked the following question: “State what, if anything, was said by Mrs. Middleham there, in the presence and hearing of the defendant, concerning the manner in which the homicide was committed and the…