The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-19
ARREST DOCTOR
WHO OPERATED
This IS Considered Likely. and
His Testimon, IS Keenly Await
ed-Young Mrs. Bywaters and
Her Brothers, Who Shot Her
Husband, Not to Testify
To-Day.
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- '~A A~ANf y 49, december lN--Ina
continuation OF the ooroner's inquest to-
morrow is not likely to result in startling
developments.
The coroner. =. IT, Lewis stated posi-
lively tonight that Mrs Bywaters. the
widowed brfdc. would not be called as a
witness. nor would a deposition be taken
at her bedside eve only take deposi-
tons when witnesses arc I'm danger OF
death" he said. "It is stated that Mrs
Bywaters is very much better. and il
would not Dee advisable 10 bother her
now
II is not at ai improbable that neither
of the suothor boys will be present at
the inquest to-day Both arc out on
bond. and Philip Strother spent this even
ing here, walking about the streets OF
Culpeper and apparently not at an per-
turbed AS to the outcome of the AFFAIR
10th brothers are represented by John L.
JenTies. OF Norfolk, Va, who was for
meriy Commonwealth attorney OF Cul-
pepper county. As tho accused i'm the
case. they can't De called upon TO tes-
tify. and il is freely predicted that they
viii absent themselves from the inoKst
to-day. The most important II not the
only important. witness to-day promises
TO be Mrs. Gaines. the sister Of the Stroth-
the night of the killing on purpose to
see Bywaters married to Miss Strother.
Most of the discussion that followed the
bedside wedding was heard ry her and
1t is her version OF IL that is expected TO
make Interesting testimony
Bywaters Popular.
Public feeling yesterday brought prom
inently to light the fact that Billy
Eywatcrs was one OF the most popular
Young men in these parts Many OF the
Wealthiest and most influential citizens
here were his friends. and backed him in
his recent candidacy for county treasurer
II is predicted that they viii back his
reputation now by having additional
counsel 20 assist the prosecution OF bis
siayers. one feature or the inquest that
is exciting comment is the fact that BY
waters was a prominent odd Fellow. and
that at least four Of the members OF
The coroner's jury belong 10 the order.
Both sides OF the trouble have so many
friends and relations here. however. that
Ii IS considered impossible TO even Sc
cure a jury in this county impartial
enough 10 justly TO try tho case. That
there arc to he some serious developmcnts
In Washington over the case is most ike
ly. DR.. II T. Chelf OF this place. who
was called ia TO attend Mrs By,vaters
after her husbands sudden death. at once
recognized. IL IS said. that the bride OF
criminal operation. and ia is said. that
his patient told him the name OF n
prominent Washington physician who han
aided her In her trouble. and TO whom
y. By waters had taken her
May Arrest Physician.
THIS physician IS likely 10 bc pIace4
under arrest and his testimony may
throw some valuable light ON tho case
@utn of the sentiment against tha
frflf fI..arsa
is felt that the tragedy would not have
been carried 10 its final limits had it
not been for the decided factional feel
lng- Politics. as weu as family honor
Is ielt to be- partly responsible for the
kiihnB- To is regarded here as most siTni-
"''"I tnat smith. who was Bywaters's
successful opponent FOR county treasurer
is tho only man of real wcaItl, and sub
stance ON the bond Of the Strothers
w nile there was at first decidedly IA
Norable tendency towards the men vino
were regarded as having avenged their
sister honor later developments have
changed this 20 some degree RvyVafers
was unarmcd that ia n fact that has
affected tho minds or many who think
every man should have q fair chance
even i DEE was IN the wrong in the first
place Then. too. an examination OF the
body showed that Bywaters was not kni-
cd while trying Co escape. one as-caHbra
bullet entered his tight forearm. went
clean through. shattered the bone of the
upper arm and penetrated the chest This
shows that the victim he-1 his arm in
front of his face as 10 To ward org an
assault Another bullet struck h.m m
the left shoulder. third in the right side.
Faced Terrible Fire.
The story Of the bullet wounds is thar
the murdered man faced the fre as long
as be- coHld. then turned oul the rest OF
the fusiiadc of the two brothers struck
him in the back But through 10 all h,.
had no chance to d.fcud himself no
weapon With which to face the uur-
devous and accurate fire. The general
opinion here is thrt whatever the verdict
Of tho coroner igrv may be-. the Strothe~
brothers wiz only hc asked 10 renew the
five tnpusand dollar bonds. under which
they are at liberty at present There ~
l4rce element ncrc wso think that th.
shooting OF hyWaters bv tho Srrothor
brothers was necessary 90 maintain tha
family honor. hlt the factions for ana
AGAINST the accused are about equally
divided.
Trying to Escape.
That ByWaters. tho compulsory bride.
groom cf an hour. Intended to take ad-
vantage or thc Virginia statute which
makes Sc possible 90 dnnul lnarriaees ~
This kind. provided the two rrincinafs
never I've together as man and wifa. viii
Poe the contention of tho two Strother
brothers when they face the trial jury
Tire Strother brothers WIN claim, that
after marrying their sister on saturday
afternoon. Bywaters "a. clpted % leave
without actually living with her ~ his
Wife. andf once away. did NOT intend 10
return. thus making o. nose he FOR rfn
70 have the marriage annuiled.