Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-25
THE PATTERSON MURDER TRIAL
Continuation of TestImOnv-EvI-
denee for the State CIOsed-That for
the Defense Commenced.

JASPER, FLA, June 23.-The testimony for
the State closed to-day at $50 a. m. The court
sits daily from a. m. to p. m, and from D.
IN. TO p. m. nine mortal hours long and ex-
hausting session during this hot weather It
is doubtful now If the case will be concluded
this week
o. F. Florred sworn: James had pistol the
day Patterson was killed. saw il in his hand
He made sn attempt to shoot me- Both
Savage and James had pistols drawn on Pat
terson. A pistol was fired, can't say by whom
Mr.. Patterson fell, and I walked around and
went out or the house. James snapped his
pistol at me. l was standing still at the time
Cross-examined: Was in the court room
when the difficulty commenced, near the en-
trance to the Judges stand. Saw Patterson's
pistol after he fell-caught a glimpse Of it
either IN his coat or pants pocket. Think Pat
terson and Savage had hold OF each other
Witness declined TO answer the question, if he
had ever consented to join mob to take out
the prisoners and hang them.
e. p. Coyle recalled: asked Patterson if he
shot Savage or James. He said, No" asked
him il he had had a fight with the prisoners
and shot him.
Cross examined: Nobody was present save
Patterson and myself Personally l have no
feeling towards tn prisoners. 1 think they
killed Patterson and that the evidence will
prove case of willful murder.
Redirect: Patterson's mind was clear.
Richard Spradley sworn: Savage and James
J. Il
Sayage's right hand a pistol, under his coat
tail. They went into the court house, and l
went to the door of the court house. saw
Mr.. Patterson just leaving the table in front of
the Judges stand. / also saw the prisoners a
few feet from the door. Patterson came walk
ing along. with piece of paper in his hand,
and reaching towards Savage said, the man
Who swore to that perjured himself" Savage
! uttered an oath and took hold of Patterson
| with his left hand Sc Zng him by the breast of
/ his coat, Patterson'S right side being next to
Il A Erq iradb ~
son tried to shove him off and second shot
/ was fired by Savage. Three shots in all were
fired A voice from near the Judges stand
said, shoot him again Don't know who
/ fired the third shot At the second shot, Saw
| ages pistol was right against Patterson's right
/ side. After the third fire they separated James
was near the two persons mentione After
/ the third fire Savage and Patterson fell to the
| floor. Savage TO his knees. When Savage first
| seized Patterson the latter tried TO shove him
/ off No blows were exchanged Twas eight or
/ ten feet of when the affray occurred
] CrOss-examined: Had 20 special acqu aintance
with Savage. James used to teach in my neigh
/ borhood. The piece of paper in Patterson's
hand was small. After Patterson fell he pulled
/ his pistol out Of his p cket.
/ Witness was cross-examined at great length,
without eiiciting anything farther Of int rest.
| T. s. Coggins sworn: Was at my store at
! Madison depot on thu 9Th of last February. /
L saw the prisoners together on that day. saw
| them on the railroad, each with gun or
| small ride They were such guns the one
Mr.. Hankins being introduced, Identifies the
gun as the one testified Of yesterday, and pro-
MIR. Coggins cross examined-At the time
spoken Of Savage and James appeared to be
| good friends.
| j. b. Brinson sworn: On the 7th of Febru ary
las was at Madison depot and saw Savage and
| James get off the train Each had a gun or
short rifle like that shown witness.
s. NJ Hankins, recalled: Have known
Frank Patter sen sixteen years. Hewas rather
| a slender, awkward. weakly man. without
much strength. Suppose he was twenty three
Gross examined: Would weigh 1s5 or 40
pounds.
Here the State rested at $50 m.
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENSE.
S b. Hankins: Was actively engaged In the
| last political campaign in Madison. The prls-
| Oners were a so conspicuous in that struggle.
| Savage was candidate for the Legislature.
| [Questions as to Savage's politics, and the
danger he incurred in Madison, in consequence
| of his opinions, were overruled by the court,
also question as to the charges made by Saw
| age as TO fraud at the election
| Don't know if an indictment against Patter-
| son was obtained in the United States Court by
| the testimony of Savage. Patterson told me
| there was a warrant for him aud he would like
to know who swore it out. This was soon after
| the fourteen United States deputy marshalS
| first came to Madison Think it was in January.
| On the morning arrested Savage there was
| q small place On his forehead bleeding. Think
| told Savage that Patterson was shot all to
| pieces and would die. Do not remember hav-
ing spoken to Patterson the morning Of the
! difficulty.
Cross Examined: There was not much blood
| on Savsge's head. Don't know who made the
| CIT
Caraway Smith sworn: Saw Patterson the
| morning he was killed. My relations ith him
| were friendly. Had some communication with
him that morning about Savage. Re sat down
| and assisted me to make an affidavit to have
Savage arrested for perjury, eommi ted the
day before, against witness got this infor
nation by reading a copy of the testimony
taken by Mr. Stephens. Don't know that
| ever heard Patterson express his feelings to-
| wards Savage and James. The feeling of Pat
| tersOn towards Savage was what we all felt
| towards political opponent. heard him ex-
| press his feelings against the originator of the
/ charge against him-that If he could find the
| mau v ho had falsely sworn against him. he
| would ike to wear out a hickory stick on him.
| He was jealous Of his reputation. He had no
| character for firmness or for determination.
| Ihave much sympathy for him, although be
| killed one of my best friends and have no ami
mostly AGAINST him for the wrongs done by
him to me would do him no injury except
| through the law
Cross-examined: Shooting took place about
fifteen minutes after affidavit was prepared,
Patterson was noted for his peaceable and law
abiding disposition. w. ID. b.