ined, so was Jenne, also
Wilson of Sutton.

He was asked: "Do you know of any scheme to get even with Mr. Smith?"
Mr. Racicot objected to this question. Mr. Kimball said it had been
remarked in the barroom that Smith was a "mean cuss," and should be
whipped. It was barroom talk.

This is a strong testimony, coming from a hotel keeper, as to the
nature of barroom adjectives and compliments, especially when applied
to temperance people.

Edward Martin, of Sutton, was the next witness. He was occasionally
employed by Wilson, and looked after his business in his absence. Was
sent for one day in August, and asked to look after the house, as
Wilson was going away for a few days. He could not say how long he was
gone.

Next Mrs. James Wilson, of Sutton, testified for the defence. Her
maiden name was Etta Miltemore, and she had been married to James
Wilson eight years previous to the trial. She said she had heard of
the affair at Sutton Junction through Mr. Smith's brother, who drove
up about six or seven o'clock on Sunday morning, and told that his
brother had been assaulted the night before. On the Saturday previous
she had been with her husband at Glen Sutton, and about noon he had
complained of feeling bad. They drove to Sutton in the afternoon, and
he was sick when they reached home. Her aunt, Mrs. Vance, was there,
and also Henry Wilson and wife. They put Jim to bed, and doctored him,
and he did not leave his room during the evening or night. As he
seemed worse about half-past one, she called Henry Wilson and wife,
who got up and remained up the rest of the night, but they did not
call a doctor.

Mrs. Vance was the next witness. She said her maiden name was Annie
Fay, and she was the wife of Beeman Vance. She was acquainted with
James Wilson, and was aunt to his wife. She had gone on July 7th to
call on Mrs. Wilson, and found that she and her husband were away, and
Henry Wilson and wife were there.

James Wilson came home sick. Witness remained at his house until
nearly nine o'clock, and when she left he was a little better, but
still very sick.

She had known Mr. Smith for years. After the assault, she had one day
met him at church, and congratulated him on his recovery, when he told
her that he had no idea who committed the act. She said she had
frequently seen James Wilson ill, and had practised as nurse.

Henry Wilson, following, said that he lived at Glen Sutton, and was
brother to James Wilson. He rememb