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or a man who had confessedand what would be the
solution of the crime which had so long defied the authorities? The
explanation was now to be made and it is no wonder that the excitement
was intense.
I omit all uninteresting formalities.
Q. Have you ever seen me before to-day?
A. Not to my knowledge.
Q. Have you any reason to believe I have ever seen you before to-day?
A. None whatever - er - that is - unless on the night of the murder.
Q. Were you acquainted with John Darrow?
A. Yes.
Q. How long have you known him?
A. About six months - perhaps seven.
Q. What were your relations?
A. I don't understand. - We had gambled together.
Q. Where?
A. In this city - Decatur Street. =20
Q. What motive led you to kill him?
A. He cheated me at cardsand I swore to be even with him.
Q. Had you any other reason?
A. I owed him twelve hundred and thirty-five dollars which I
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borrowed of him hoping my luck would change. He won it all back from
me by false playand when I could not meet it he pressed me over hard.
Q. You say this occurred on Decatur Street. What was the date?
A. I do not remember.
Q. What month was it?
A. It was in March. Early in March.
Q. You are sure it was in March?
A. Yes.
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