The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-04-04

s. .th"r th:ra in the indict-
N" y inrn srntcuciug the pris-
pr": :',r Ludge T. marked that it ap-
=, r'a;t1 him that some Of the pun
'"um-ltS fixed for crime were very
H..'it trrargrG, for iastance, elf one
@;2,' piG or II cow, the punishment
i .not I.ss than l year in the poni-
tentiary, while il a burglar break
into house with intent of commit
ting a felony he can only be sent to
the penitentiary for one year, it is
strange arrangement" and we are Of
the same opinion regarding this as
Judge Hudson.
John Gist, burglary and larceny,
June 4th, 1901, in the night. Rob
bing cotton house of w. E. Sinclair
of 8 bushels of peas. Guilty. Sen
tence-2 years in penitentiary. De-
fendant represented by V. E, DePass,
Esq
Hattie Hobson. for house breaking
and larceny. Guilty. Sentences
months in the penitentiary.
WEDNESDAY.
The case Of Floyd for the killing
Of j. j. Vaughan was called Wednss
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
The defendant was represented by
Messrs. o. l.. Schumpert, of New
berry, L. b, Butler, of Gaffney, J. A.
Sawyer, w. w. Dixon and Carroll H.
Foster, of Union.
Mr.. V. f. DePass assisted Solici-
tor Thos. S. Sease.
There was an immense crowd Of
spectators in the court room. This
case is one in which great deal of
interest was manifest. Mr.. Floyd is
agood looking young man and seemed
to be very little disturbed though his
life is at stake. Several ladies Of the
families concerned were in the court
house From the stir and brisk
movement Of the attorneys when the
case was called it could be very
readily seen that this was going to
be battle royal.
The following jury were finally Sc
cured after several objections, most
Of them being sworn on their voidier:
J. T. Fowler
f. c.. Thomas
j. d Charles
j. H. Rodger
K. j. Kirby
w. d. Wilkins
V. j. Weathersby
f. NJ, Cudd
w. f. Sinclair
f. II. Jeter
j. s. Tillman
J. H. Spears
The drawing of the jury occupied
80 minutes. Mr.. j. II. Spesrs was
selected as foreman of the jury and
the case was begun.
John Floyd was arraigned upon the
charge that he on October 3rd Of last
year did shoot and kill j. j. Vaughan
in the county Of Union. To this
charge he pleaded not guilty. The
jury was instructed accordingly.
The Judge excused all jurors not
concerned in this case until 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.
At 10:55 DR.. M. w. Chambers, the
first witness for the State, was sworn.
Lives in Jonesville. Knew deceased
j. j. Vaughan. Was called to see
deceased October 8rd by his son Will
liam, Went and.found Vaughan lying
in road dead. Several relatives were
there. On public road leading from
Jonesville to Grindall Shoals.
Vaughan's house is one mile from
that road. 1t was three miles from
Jonesvle. Path leads from Vaughan
house to this road. Body found at
entrance to path from the public
road. Examined body and found
gun shot wound in right side and
bowels, some twenty shot entered.
Shot entered direct at right angle,
Was dressed in pants and shoes, no
coat on. Found no other wounds at
post mortem examination.
Cross Ex. The feet toward Jones'
vile, head in northern direction.
Munroe Smith-Lives in Jonesville
township, % miles from deceased, 2
miles from defendant. Defendant
had told me in conversation that if
deceased ever crossed his path he
would kill the D. s. B.. Told
me some time before the killing.
Had heard threats several times.
Cross EN- Have been sworn on
this case by Solicitor, care you
swearing now same thing that you |
sworo before?" Considerable hesi- |
fancy about answering, became terri
bly, confused, at last acknowledged
that he was not, both were the truth.
Not swearing against same man. /
was living with Il. l.. Hames when /
heard the threats. Heard them in
he woods. Don't remember when it
was. 1t was in September, 1901,
,bout last Of month. No one present
,ut John and |. | was wanting to
)uy the land. He began about ln
md Bill Nance having a row. Could
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