The prosecution then put upon the stand the other witnesses of the

shooting at the hotel, and the clerk and the attending physicians. The

fact of the homicide was clearly established. Nothing new was elicited,

except from the clerk, in reply to a question by Mr. Braham, the fact

that when the prisoner enquired for Col. Selby she appeared excited and

there was a wild look in her eyes.

The dying deposition of Col. Selby was then produced. It set forth

Laura's threats, but there was a significant addition to it, which the

newspaper report did not have. It seemed that after the deposition was

taken as reported, the Colonel was told for the first time by his

physicians that his wounds were mortal. He appeared to be in great

mental agony and fear; and said he had not finished his deposition.

He added, with great difficulty and long pauses these words. "I--have

-not--told--all. I must tell--put--it--down--I--wronged--her. Years

-ago--I--can't see--O--God--I--deserved----" That was all. He fainted

and did not revive again.

The Washington railway conductor testified that the prisoner had asked

him if a gentleman and his family went out on the evening train,

describing the persons he had since learned were Col. Selby and family.

Susan Cullum, colored servant at Senator Dilworthy's, was sworn. Knew

Col. Selby. Had seen him come to the house often, and be alone in the

parlor with Miss Hawkins. He came the day but one before he was shot.

She let him in. He appeared flustered like. She heard talking in the

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