The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-01

Trammell staggered and lighted himsef. He said he noticed Taylor reaching for something in his hip pocket The witness said he cried, Stop" Taylor advanced. volver and fired i've times.
 He testified that the name of the firm of which he was a member In Roanoke was Trammeil 6 Go. That firm owes the bankrupt estate of Charles E. Taylor nothing. Defendant has receipts for amount owed Taylor. Settled with MT. Overton for an amount about $1 800 over ton charged him $eo for collecting his account against Taylor. The receipt was offered in evidence. Threats were com municated to. Trammell by Messrs. Nix, Tennant, Gibson and Hodges.
 Examined by Solicitor.
 2 Solicitor Eent then examined the wit ness. who testified that there were i've or six men present when he entered the Silver Dollar Saloon. He did not talk pri- vateiy with Burell Jones. He did not know whether those on the inside fol- lowed him out of the bar. He made no statement or the night of the shooting in the county jail to Ped McLemore and Nat Waller that he had started out to Pickett Springs.
 To his best recollection, he stopped be- fore Taylor began shaking his hand in the IaC6 VI ttlo WlIneSS. ldyIOT nlI nm but once. When he recovered from the blow he was within reaching distance of Taylor. Took no drink on the day of the shooting in Jim Smiths saloon with Tay- Tor and John Turnipseed. Was given S7O0 by United States Marshal Bryan to lock up in the safe for Taylor. Did not see Taylor at the time nor did he give Tay- Tor receipt for the money afterwards. Saw Taylor when the Texas marshais brought him back to Montgomery. Spoke to the marshal and Taylor generally by saying. Good morning, gentlemen" Served subpoenas twice in Roanoke in the Taylor bankruptcy case.
 Court here took a recess until s:5o o'clock.
 The Afternoon Session.
 On reconvening Trammell was again called to the stand and was cross exam ined by Mir. Dent.
 Trammell swore he was examined twice by the Referee in bankruptcy in refe ence to the indebtedness of Trammell & Co.,, 60 Charles E Taylor. The first time he was examined before Taylor was brought back from Texas. The second time was after the bankrupt had returned to Ala bama. When the settlement was made, the Bank of Roanoke had not outstand- ing notes of Trammell 6 Co., in favor of Taylor. The Buck Adams note was turn ed over to Trammell & Co. when the set- clement was made. He did not know which member of the firm received the note. Did not testify before the referee that he did not know whether the notes were included in the settlement Tram nell had never heard before June z2, 1903, that Taylor had testified before the bankrupt court. Had heard that Hill, Jones & Co. and J. M. welch 6 Go. were interested in the Taylor bankruptcy mat ter. He did not know positively that it was before the killing. Served two sub- poenas in the Taylor case.
 Trammell testified he went to the New Mabson Hotel on the night of the kill ing to find Jones. Jones and welch were in the Silver Dollar saloon. when he en- tered.
 Police Captain W. H. Taylor was then called. He testified that ho saw the de- fendant on the night of the shooting at the police station. He took Trammell to the county jail. He was present when Dr. Hill arrived. He saw Dr. Hill exam fine Trammell. The left ear of the defend ant was red and bruised.
 A. D. Pophet testified he lived with w.. L. Taylor, the father of tho dead man, on his plantation. two miles from Roanoke. in 1902. Charles Taylor, before he went to Texas, came to his house and told him he wanted the witness to go to Roanoke with him. call Trammell ou {, and concluded by saying, And I'll show him this," pointing to his pistol. He told Dr. White of the incident.
 On, cross-examination, he testified that he lived with MT. Taylor until about one month ago. The conversation took place in late July of 1902. Told Dr. White of the threat while driving down a road to Roanoke. He left Alabama because the sheriff was after him. He left Georgia Sunday night He never received a sub poena, but came on his own volition. De- fense paid his railway fare to Montgom- cry. A warrant is outstanding in Ran dolph County against him for an assault to murder his daughter. He fled to GeOr gia as soon as the warrant was issued. 2 o'clock.