The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-18
Galloway County Magistrate, One
of Men Indicted For Night Riding,
Surrenders Himself---Makes Bond.

haven of refuge by the men who
have been responsible for depreda-
tons. Authorities, who are conceded
to be masters of the situation, are
prepared for any emergency that may
arise and all the boosted strength of
the Trigg county organization of out
laws will not thwart the law.
So far the only set back that the
prosecution experienced was the flight
of Murray Harris, the young man who
turned states evidence on the west
side band. Harris left Murray Thurs
day night and has not returned. It
Is reported, however, that the author
tiles are aware of his movements all
the time and will bring him back at
the proper time, unless he voluntarily
returns. Harris is a most important
witness against the west side raiders,
who have means. The officials are
not disconnected at the turn of affairs
and hope to secure convictions should
Harris never show up again.
The action of the grand jury in re-
turning such a big bunch of indict-
ments the first week of their labors
has done more than anything else to
rumors have been rife every night OF
an attempt to liberate the prisoners
in Jail. Especially since Joe Bell was
surrendered by his bondsmen it is re
ported that declarations have been
made by night rider leaders that he
would be rescued at any cost. Every
preparation has been made for the
entertainment of the rescuing army
should it attempt to raid the city, and
with the advantages the officials have,
such an attempt easily could be re-
pulsed without loss of life to the de-
tenders. although the invaders would
undoubtedly suffer.
The fact that the men in jail have
been able to secure high priced coun-
sci to defend them is the subject of
much discussion in Murray and
strengthens the belief that someone
'higher up" fears an exposure, should
the men be sentenced, and is anxious
to stop the prosecution movement be-
fore the minor members of the band
weaken and tell all Even Joe Bell
who Is charged with being the leader
OH the east side, is believed to have
worked under a superior officer III Cal
loway county. and to find this man Is
the purpose of the prosecution.
Judge Wells said yesterday that the
DAVIS developments had been more
than satisfactory, not only because the
grand jury made such an encouraging
report. but because new and import
ant evidence has been secured.
The boldness with (which the lead
ers organized the band on the east
side of the county is said to be as
founding. Leaders went around over
the country in daylight and without
disguise and forced men to take the
night rider oath. Dozen of instances
OF this kind have been reported to
Judge Wells by the men who were
forced to take the oath themselves
Many men took the oath thought
lessly. but since it has become gem
orally known that the simple banding
together, whether a raid Is intended
or not is a felony. scores of men have
come in town voluntarily TO tell the
court their connection with the night
riders that immunity might be
learned under the kukluX salute.
All Arraigned.
Joe Bell, Hardin Lovett, Jake Ellis,
Josh Cunningham, Van Elkins, Jack
Elkins. Carlos Elkins, Ed Thompson