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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-10-29
WAR STORIES.
A Private at Appomattox.
Dan Walden. in Atlanta Journal.

The last few day9 OF our service il
.he army, which included che final re-
..s., .u from Richmond TO Appomattox
. Hs,e replete with excitement, rest,
,sssuess loss and anxiety, which, together
9TH the rapid suGosssion Of impor.
..ot M events, rendered it an exception.
.llv memorable OCCASION. Cur regi.
meot y rs on the line Of battle In the
cbickahominy swamp, seven miles
s.st Of Richmond, on picket duty,
and when they started of they left
No in a very awkward and undesir-
.ble situation. They had posted me
m an outpost in front Of our picket
line to watch the movements Of the
enemy, and then secretly and clan
destipely moved of and left me to my
f.te. and for three or four hours
confronted Grants entire army s;ngly
and alone. They had probably left
me there unintentionally through some
mistake or oversight, but it looked to
me at that time like clear case of
malicious mistreatment, and it vexed
and worried me 80 much I became
careless and Indifferent about trying
TO oyertake and intrude myself upon
tb,se who had thus attempted to get
rid Of me. My tagging behind proved
very fortunate proceeding-for our
regiment was captured in q battle at
Sailors creek, carried to . northern
prison and kept in captivity for more
than two months, while I, by reason
Of my absence, escaped capture, went
on to Appomattox, surrendered with
Lees army aud went home. After T
/ had watc'ed and waited on my soli-
tary post for perhaps about four hours
J the morning light revealed my isola-
1 ted condition and l Immediately re-
lieyed myself and retreated toward
Richmond in great haste, never slack
euiug my speed until safely across
1.-The James river. When ! got to
Richmond I found it enveloped in
1 flames from fires kindled by the rear
! guards of the retreating Confederate
aarmy, and my journey through that
Vast expanse Of fire and smoke to the
flames river bridge was an exceeding
by difficult and dangerous one. Several
times | was almost overcome by the
sheat and smoke, but I pressed forward
and got through safely. When at
Dsst I got to the river I found the
bridge on fire, and, although the rag
Dig flames seemed to bid defiance to
sne, | made no stop to investigate the
feasibility of trying to GROSS, but
3ushed recklessly on and was certain
~ the last man to cross on that old
bridge. After crossing the river
met young Virginian, who was
spala'e0 from MS regiment ana we
Bui~eu partnership ior ehe journey.
- ''sVeieo more ie'sure'y tnan !!
s. aa Oeen going ana MADE occasional
IL Is'oarS OIL from tne main foaa IN
8 auea o. 1000 Being subject TO the
u.nesl'y OF no particular commander .,s
sRnd free from the restraints Of mill
3s's ulScip''ne, we nao 9 very pleasant
g e vutney' except "nea' on Two or three
81 s}'0asions' IL became necessary to IN
tease our speed TO an uncomfortable
Apld rate to make room for advancing
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Steps the Cough aud Works OFF the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure. No Pay.
Price 20 cents.
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tn undersigned having succeeded the business of
Coz will continue the old and patronage public
Repairing and Repaintng promptly executed
We make
General Blacksmith and Woodwork.
Only experienced and skilled wor1nen employed
We have Handmade Wagon
that We especially invite your attention II.
IS Wepas on Goodyear sRnbbar Iirea
~ ~ S@k Yours fol business
Church Street. opposite Jail. j. p. TODD.
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Burgess. g. w.
Burgess, j. A.
Bratcher, T. J.
Burdin, +. w
Byrd. w. w.
Cheatham, w. M.
Clardy, J. F.
Cartee, D. &.
Campbell, E. N.
Dickson. John
Elrod, Il. F..
Ford, A. w.
Grey, n. 81.
Gambrell, Mathew
Dickson, David
Duckworth. F. II.
Duokworth, Ben.
Browning, J. H.
Blakeley, B. f.
Durham, @. NJ.
0lasspey, VIM. P.
Glassrey, 8. N.
Hembroe, j. e.
Ingram, George
Ingram, David
Hughes, T. 81.
Handy, VIM. l..
Jones, N. 3.
Jolly, Jesse
Lab0on, j. A.
Mullikin, J. L.
Mulllkin, M. A.
Mullikin, B. w.
Martin, g.. M.
Martin, T. G..
Martin, Thos. c..
Martin. J. T.
Martin, T. w.
Mayheld. 8. v.
Martin, g. V.
Melton, David r.
Nalley, Jeremiah
NaueY, O. RI.
Owens, David
Owens, Joshua
Orr, VIM. H.
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PRLVATES,

YATES.
Orsborn. T. G.
Quails, VIM. B.
Guoils, J. A.
Eiciiey, J. r.
Rogers, Robert
Rogers. J. G.
Russell. T. w.
Smith, ]. A.
Su.tth, B. F.
Smith, T. J.
Shirley, VIM. c.
Shirley. A. A.
Smith, j. g.
Sizemore, sRowlapd
Sizemore. Ephraim
Stone, @. w.
Smith, Robert
Shirley, B. F.
Scott, VIM. n.
Sergent, A. r.
Vandiver, J. L.
White, j. A.
Wilson, J. NJ.
Wilson, j. L.
Wilson, ]. 8.
Wilson, G.. A.
Wyatt, 8. T.
Wyatt, J. N.
Wood, g. II.
Watson, J. N.
Watson, +. 8.
Smith, w. l..
Morgan, Moore
Martin, VIM. s..
Day, #. M.
Bagwell, Emery
BlAkeley, Is. r.
Foister, j. NJ.
Jones. Stephen
Stegan, Thomas
Stegan, John
Smith, B. T.
Smith, VIM.
Smith, J. B. e.
Nalley, J. F.
Fortune, Geo. w.
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Roll OF Company D, Fourth Regiment
y. G. ". Confederate States Army.

AS the request Of several veterans
W. print below the original roll Of CO.,
D, Fourth South Carolina Regiment,
Q. S.A. The Company vas raised
in Northeastern portion Of Anderson
County. and was commanded by Capt.
James Long:
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Rangely Letter.

RANeELY, Colo, Nov. 8. 1902.
The people Of Rangely are breathing
easy at present, the annual Indian scare
having passed entirely sway, and the
election held yesterday gave j. W.
Rector a large majority over the Re-
publican nominee, which goes to show
that Jim 10 very popular at home.
However, his opponent, J. A. Simms is a
good man.
The election closed with grand ball
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Sabey, which was attended BY old and
young. Everything passed Of smoothly.
Mrs. Sabey left nothing undone which
would tend to make things pleasant for
her many guests. The best Of order
prevailed.
The schools are in dourishing con-
dition. being conducted by J. q. and F.
F. CarnahAn.
Health Is generally good In the COM
munity-some complaints Of headache
since the election. but that's common.
A HERALD READER.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Craig Courier Items.

HasDon Coulter expects to entertain
and e1lde Gsmewarden Harris and Gen.
eral Frederic Funston on an elk hunt
In the Flat Tops the coming week. Gen.
Funstoa is said to be travelling incog-
q ..0eneral Frederic" The Courier
begs . offer the distinguished gentle
man . little advice; II he desires to 10
real .'incog" in these parts just chop the
general and make her plain Bill Freder-
icks. The chances are. even then. some
one woaid take him for Ilumph Jones.
Ths Courier should really show signs
OF impgovement after election. A glance
back over the past few numbers, ,includ-
ing this one. will show the average read
OF tAat tho editor has had to expend .
vast amount OF gray matter in writing
heavy political stun he has (not) print
ed. Political editorials are indeed
Strenupus. II / may borrow the word
from Teddy, bat paid local Is more de-
sfrahae. and 10 the subscriber often Of
greater interest. Paid local Is easily
distinguished from the iirstnamed ar-
ticle, that is. easily distinguished BY the
editor. No, there's no doubt about 1t,
when politics are laid on the shelf for
another year the paper will be improved.
Rolla Kellogg, blew in this week and
made few well-chosen remarks about
the. beef barons that would not look well
In print. He cannot be blamed for they
PLAYED him mean trick. He was due
to get into Omaha on Tuesday and the
quotation was pretty fair. Cudahy evi-
IDENTITY got wind Of the fact that Rolla
and his crowd we're heading in and that
they were monied cusses, SO he bud
them sidetracked out about Lincoln till
Thursday, and he could put beef down
about four bits. This was not right Of
Mr.. Cudahy. but the moral OF this tale
10 that when man has money he should
never let it be known-even in Axial
Basin,
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
To the Public.

Allow me to say few words in praise
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. l
had q very severe cough and cold and
feared would get pneumonia, but after
taking the second dose of this medicine
1 felt better. three bottle Of 1t cured my
cold and the pains in my chest disap-
peared entirely. am most respectfully
yours for health, RALPH y. MEYERS. "a
Thirty-seventh st., wheeling, w. Va
For sale by Strehike Bros.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Notice.

To whom II may concern:
Notice 10 hereby given that the undersigned
Treasurer Of School District No. 3, Rio Blanco
county, Colorado. will on Monday, the 9Th day
9f Decembe. A. q; isoa, At the oiiaGs a. Of the
Colombo. pay bond No. Q Of said school district
No. 3, and the interest thereon. Said bond be-
ing one Of Q series of four bonds, for the sum
Of nve hundred dollars. dated September LIST,
A. d. 1851, and bearing interest at the rate Of
eight per cent. per annum, PAYABLE semfAnnu-
ally.
And further notice is hereby given that said
bond viii cease to draw interest on and after
the said eth day Of December. A. ID. 1909.
JAMES AMICK,
MIDI Treasurer School DIstr3ct No. 2.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Dissolution Of Partnership.

MEEKKR, Colo, Nov. 1, 1902
The partnership heretofore existing
between W. l.. Veatch and F. A. Cars-
tens, under the firm name of Veatch q
Carstens, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, W. l.. Geatch retiring.
Mr.. F. A. Carstens will pay all outstand-
ing claims against the old firm and col
lect all accounts due said firm.
F. A. CARsTENs,
nS-l5 W. l.. VEATCH.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
!. Catlie sAitmsats lfrsn R.Ae,

:. Catde AAitmsats frsm RsAe.
Last Fridayh Rihs Rsveilie reports q
follows:
W. j. Wilson and G. h. Chatfield
shipped out Is cars Of cattle yesterday.
r. A. Warlick, of White river. ships
. consignment Of cattle from hero today.
Kube Oidland ships 8 cars Of cattle
today.
Arthur Critchlow ships 10 and the P Is
10 today.
Saturday morning Tom lies shipped
12 cars Of cattle from this point and Al
Durham 1 cars.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

LOST-Gold pin, shape Of turtle with
about II green SETTINGS, between Miller
house and postofice via sixth st.; also
stick pin with small opal set. Finder
please leave with Miss springsteen and
receive reward.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Precinct Omcers.

The following precinct officers we're
elected:
Rangely-John Kenney, justice; Ed
Walsh, constable. ~
White River-J. Chrisinger, Justice;
J. W. Shepard. justice, for short term;
John Boies. constable; w. j. George.
constable, for short term.
Meeker-W. y. Fisk, justice; Geo. e.
Aicher, constable; Jo Ralston, constable,
for short term.
Buford-L. +. Craig, Justice; H. H.
Berg. constable; J. N. Wyman, constar
INls. for short term.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
An Irrigation Farm Colony.

It ID more than four years since this
Fort Amity colony, which lies near the
line between Colorado and Texas, was
started with about sixteen families
nearly one hundred men. women and
children. It now contains forty or fftv
families and. perhaps, three hundred
people altogether. Under the scccessful
irrigation system in use, the crops are
abundant and sure; and. IN that mild
climats. several crops each year may be
taken from the Etch spll. With intsf,-
aiye dpltivation, 4 tweniy-anre fernH =
fully iatRs 6sssS9A v hssp ses aa!,aiiy
well employed and to support 1t In great
comfort. 1t required the investment Of
q large amount Of cash for the Salvation
Army to launch an experiment OF this
kind; but. SO far as the colonists them
selves are concerned, 1t is in no sense .
charity affair. The colonist pays inter
eat on the farm that he buys, and upon
the other materials provided; and be
pays back the principal in annual in
stallments. We have been permitted to
examine the balance sheets for success
sive periods, and it is evident that the
Amity colony Is going to be complete
financial success; that is to say, the
colonists are doing 30 well that they are
not only making q current living for
their families, but they are paying Oh
their Indebtedness satisfactorily. A
r,,r,l,or nf than ara making navmenta
far in excess Of what is due. and thus
cutting Oh interest charges.-From "a
Successful Farm Colony in the Irriga-
tion Country" BY Albert Shaw. In the
American Monthly Review of Reviews
for November.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church.
Morning service, II q. m.
Evening service. 7:30 p. m.
Sunday school, 2:3O p. m.
Holy Communion, first Sunday In
each month.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Rev. D. w. GALWAY,
In Charge.
Srelin reform ort too KUN frum thoz
hoo no not only how too spell but whi.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Largest and best assortment Of bits
ard spurs at Haftke & Sheets
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

It looks as though the only members
Of the late Democratic state ticket
saved are Congressman Shafroth and
State Superintendent Of Public Instruc.
tion, Mrs. Grenfell.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Tho prohibition party receivef .
larger vote in most Of the connties this
year than the Popuiists. Poptlisttc
principles are all right, but ths rank
and file who compose the party were
onto the fact that the alleged leaders.
such ~ Mills, Gray and Overs, were, In
tho late campaign, in the interest Of the
Republican state ticket only.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Big Turkey Shoot.
There will be big Thanksgiving
turkey shoot on Tuesday afternoon.
November 25th. Everybody come.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Commissioner ]. W. c. Shepherd re-
ceived telegraphic message last night
announcing the sudden death Of his
father, at Norfolk. Va.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Itcosts the Sultan $775,00O year tt
maintain his harems. AS he is bank
rups he now proposes to cut the figures
to 82e0, 1000.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

A Thanksgiving Dance
Will be given at Odd Fellows hall,
under auspices Of the Rebeksh lodge.
l. o. o. F. Supper at Meeker restau-
rant. n22
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Don't buy machine-made harness.
Go to Hsrtke 4 Sheets and have them
wsae.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Pigs! Pigs! Pigs!
We have q few nice white pigs fol
sale cheap-age. seven weeks.
ERR RIVERSIDE DAIRY.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

Superintendent Browns father and
brother are prominent In politics back
In Missouri and Illinois. Four years
ago tho father, Hon. Marion Brown.
was elected probate judge Of Jasper
county, Mo-; this wear hs failed of cleo
toa. tiso' running sway ahead Of his
ticket. Four yea1s ago. the brother.
G. ". Brown, ran for county superin-
tendent Of Edgar county, ILL.,. and was
defeated; this year he won with 500 ma
jority to the good. Both live in Reput-
lican districts. Z
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15
os the constitutional amendments

Of the constitutional amendments
voted on In this county at the recent
election, the eiaht hour. higher qualih-
cation of voters and home rule for cities
carried; while the Austrslasian tax sys-
TEN was overwhelmingly defeated. The
amendments relating to making district
attorneys and county judges 4-year in
stead Of 3-year terms were defeated BY
one vote each, which was mistake on
the part Of the voters. However. tho
amendments. excepting the Bucklin bill,
are all carried in the state. This is q
good thing - 1t will do away with 'off-
year" elections and save the people
much money and time.
The Meeker herald., 1902-11-15

When . married man goes out on q
lark bis wife generally sings little song
when be gets homo.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
COMMITTED SUICIDE
BY INHALING GAS
A Father Determines to Die
Over the Loss of His
Wife.
BY Union Associated Press,

BY Union Associated Press.
New York, April 16.-Charles
Heckersten, wealthy manufact'
uring tailor of Williamsburg, and
his nineyearold daughter En-
ma, were found dead today, suffo-
Gated by gas on Stockholm street.
The fathers grief over the death
of his wife when placed in
her grave was madening and
kneeling on her grave he walled
"never mind, dear Bella, I'll soon
be with you," he returned to his
home, made careful preparations
for death aud turned on the gas
during the night. His sister
found the two cold bodies today.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
National League Ball Begins.

Special to the Record.
New York, April 1.-THE race
for the national league penant be-
gins today and from now until
the autumn winds begin to whis-
tie about the bIeachers the fans
will have plenty to keep them
guessing. While the conditions
surrounding the opening of the
season for the old and honored
organization might be of a roster
hue. still, all things considered,
there has been a lifting of the
cloud during the last few weeks
and the magnates affect to see d
bright horizon. At the polo
grounds the giants lined up this
afternoon against the Philadel-
phias. Tomorrow return game
between the two clubs will be
played in the Quaker City and
the following day the third of the
series takes place here. Brook
lyn opens the season ut home to-
day in a game with the Bostons.
Pittsburg plays at st. Louis and
Chicago at Cincinnati.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
CUBAN POLICY
Is OUTLINED.
President Palma of the Is
land Republic Makes
Public Expression.
By Union Associated Press,

BY Union Associated Press.
Washington, April 17.-Before
leaving here President Palma out
lined his first message as head
of the republic. The chief feat.
ures recon mended the following
lines:-First, all possible meas
ures likely to be satisfactory to
the varioss political factions of
Cuba, so that all the elements
may work together for the best
interests of the new government.
Second-the development of
the natural resources of theooun-
try, with reciprocal tariff rela-
tons with the United States.
Third-the most friendly Ire
lations with the United States
governments; the American dol
lar to continue to be the standard.
The Cuban congress will con
vene on May 9Th for the purpose
of examining the credentials of
the membe and for counting
and ratifyingIthe electoral vote
for president and vice-presldent.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
GOOD FOX RHEUMATISM.

Last fall / was taken with very
severe attack of muscular rheumatism
which caused me great pain and an
noyance. After trying several pres
criptions and rheumatic cures, | de-
cided 20 use Cham berlain s Pain Balm.
which | had seen advertised in the
South Jerseyman. After two appli-
cations of this remedy / was much
better, and after using one bottle, was
completely cured.-Sallie Harris, Sa-
lem. N. j. For sale qy all druggists
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
SAVED MANY A TIME.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even
If it is spring. Such cases often re-
suit seriously at this season just be.
cause people are careless. A dose of
One Minute Cough Cure will remove
all danger. Absolutely safe. Acts at
once. Sure cure for coughs, colds,
Group. grip, bronchitis, and other
throat and lung troubles. - have
used One Minute Cough Cure several
years" says Postmaste G.. o. Daw-
son, Barr, Ill. 1T is the very best
cough medicine on the market. Il has
saved me many a severe spell f sick
ness and [ warmly recomm nd it. :"
The children's favorit". DIR. Terry 5
Drug Store
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17

By Union Associated Press.
Washington, April 1.-THE
insular division of the war de-
partment has prepared for pub
LEGATION an extract from the reg.
ular monthly bulletin. showing
comparisons from the commerce
of Cuba for the calender years of
1901 and 1900. The exports in
creased twenty mine per cent,
and there was slight decrease
in imports.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
Queen WilIhalmena Ill.

BY Union Associated Press.
Amsterdam, April 17.-Queen
Willhelmena passed bad night,
her fever. still raging and does
not abate. Complications threat
en- to set in and grave anxieties
are felt concerning the young
queen. 1t is feared that the
hopes for an heir to the throne
must be again postponed.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
Palma Off For Cuba.

Special to Record.
New York, April 17.-Among
the passengers booked for Cuba
on the Ward liner sailing today
is General L. Estrada Palma,
president-elect of the new repub-
lie of Cuba. General Palma will
take up the reins of government
on the Island May 20 Sonora
Palma and the children do not
accompany the general to Cuba,
but intend to join him at Havana
next month.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
TO-DAYS PROCEEDINGS

Special to the Record.
Lake Charles,- April II, $3.50 D.
m.-Things are looking dark fol-
Batson at present. The testi.
mony of Rogers, the blacksmith
yesterday afternoon was damae.
ing. Batson heard the evidence
unmoved, but his mother Mrs,
Payne was rather affected. This
morning she felt more cheerful.
Batson's counsel are not dis.
couraged, and say they admit
the evidence of Rogers was dam
aging, but only temporarily.
P. F. Fontenot, owner of the
place occupied by the Earll's was
on the. stand, but developed moth
ing new. John Leblanc a young
man from Lacasine was next on
the stand. Saw Batson driving
to Lake Charles, Feb. 18th with
teams, about 2 or 8 O'Clock.
Thus another link against Bat
son.
Miss Maud EARL testified that
she knew BatSon, as he was en-
ployed byher brother. Shekept
house for her brother and
bru shed Batson's clothes. and
Identified the vest found in the
buggy at Lake Charles as that of
BatSon. Batson bought a box of
No. shells from the store where
Miss EARL was employed, and ad-
mitted that her brothers had
three shot guns in the house.
Lester Herbert.a saloon man at
Iowa, testified that he saw Bat
son one evening IN February last
going to Lake Charles. He
bought pint of whisky. Tom
Jones employed in Funk's, at
Iowa, says he saw Batson in
buggy going along the road to
Lake Charles about p. m. on
February 14th. L. L. Funk, pro-
prietor of store at Iowa, saw
Batson on Monday, Feb. 18th,
and spoke to HIM, He was
dressed in overalls ond jacket.
A. j. Findley took calo of Bat
sons team when he al rived at
Iowa on the 18th, and re NAMED
in the barn all night. Jim GLOW
er, a negro who slept in the barn
with Batson, testified, but devel-
oped nothing. Ed Ryan testified
that he saw Batson in Lake
Charles and the accused wanted
to sell pair of mules; he refused
to buy but wanted to trade.
Findly occupied the stand on
cross examination part of the
afternoon. John w. Downs is
now on the stand
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-04-17
THE BATSON CASE.
many witnesses Testify for the State
in Court.

Lake Charles, La, April IT,
Alter almost day of recital Of
evidence the name of the accused
murderer of the Earl family,
Batson, came into the case late
yesterday afternoon in rather a
dramatic way. W. A. Rodgers,
blacksmith at Welsh, testified
that he met and talked with Bat.
son III Lake Charles the night of
February 18th, the date on which
Earll's mules were left at Down s
stable. His evidence was very
strong and was shaken but very
little in cross examination.
The evidence yesterday was
directed in the main to establish.
ing the fact of the sextuple MUIR
der, the Identification of the
Earlls as the victims and the
probable date. The teachers of
the school at Welsh testified that
the last day the youngest boy at
tended was February - and
evidence was introduced show.
ing that Ward Earl was alive at
noon the same day when he was
seen going home.
Mary Robertson stated that
Batson bought loaded shells from
her about February 10, and Hen
ry Beck testified to finding the
notice which had been tackled on
the door of Ward Earll's house.
The story of the finding of the
bodies and the wounds that
caused death, as retold by several
witnesses, did not differ materi-
ally from that published at the
time of the murder.