The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-03-09

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the only ones in the hall, but
that Arthur was coming up the
stairs.
Arthur Hasty next testified.
He was on the street in front of
the entrance when he heard the
fight. He started up the steps
and saw these two men have
George down on his knees. Just
as he got to the top of the steps
he heard the pistol shot, and saw
Mr.. Bennett reel and fall, and
Mr. Dawson go down the stairs.
With this the defence asked
for more time to consult with
the remaining witnesses, so a
recess was taken till $50 O'Clock
O'Clock tomorrow. During the
proceedings to-day the State
tried to get in the dying state
ment of Mr.. Dawson, but it was
ruled out, as his case is not being
tried at this time.
lt1E DEr ENDAN1.
At 1920 the defendant, George
Hasty, was sworn. He is %
years cid. Was born in Union
county, N. G.. Worked in cotton
mill until he came to Gaffney a
year ago. On the morning of
Dec. 18th he went up to break
fast with Mr.. Estes. He went
into kitchen to get breakfast for
Estes. When he came out met
Bennett in dining room. He de-
MED Benefits accusation that
he had annoyed the lady and had
tried to climb over tramson, and
told Bennett that if he would
come out into the hall he, George,
would explain it. Defendant
said that he denies until yet that
he tried to climb over the tran
som or to annoy the young wom-
an. In the hall he expostulated d
that he had done nothing and
about that time Mr.. Davidson
came up and saying, You're
the some fellow" put his left
hand on defendants right shoul
der and struck him on the left
side near the shoulder. His foot
slipped and he went to his knees.
He illustrated this to the jury,
showing the posture.
He claimed that Bennett grasp
ed him on the face with his fin
gers and struck at him with some
instrument in his right hand.
Dawson clutched him on the
right shoulder and was striking
at him. He then fired. Had no
malice against either of them.
He and Bennett were not able to
get into trouble until Dawson
came out and struck him. Ben
nett was mad but not much so.
The pistol was Mr.. Walker Ba-
ker's. He took the pistol We'd
nesday night and put it in his
room, No. II. He slept in No.
II Thursday night. He went up
to get some things he had left, a
deck of cards, some poker chips.
He went out and forgot the gun.
Got back into the room and got
the gun. Stuck it in the over
coat pocket. Hung up the over
coat in Bullington's room. Put
on the overcoat next morning.
When he was knocked by these
two men he was scared. They
were striking at him, they had
things in their hands. He did
not know anything about these
men. Had had no previous ac-
quaintance. He shot to save his
own life. He knew that he was
in danger. Would not have shot
otherwise. Thinks he shot Mr..
Bennett first. He shot two OF
three times. Shot them while
both were on them. Fired just
as rapidly as he could. Mr.. Ben
nett Strengthened up and fell.
Did not run down the hallway at
all. Would not have shot either
if both had not attacked him.
Davidson at no time had his hand
against the wall, nor did he
wrench loose and fire at Bennett,
! He said he did not insult Miss
Bishop. Did not try to climb
over Miss Sheridan's transom.
Heard no outcry during the night
There were people passing ir
and out xearly all the time unit