assassin and notifies vice president johnson that the president is dying. and shortly before midnight, chief justice david kellogg cartter begins to hear eyewitness testimony of the crime. but the appointed stenographer cannot write fast enough. general christopher augur: is there anyone here who knows the practice of shorthand writing? albert daggett: here! there's a boarder here who does! general christopher augur: tell him that his services are required here. immediately. albert daggett: jim, it's general augur. they want you next door. corporal james tanner: tell him i'll be right there. no intention of adopting.er, he was the very last kennel in the very last row. emaciated.