The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-05-31

him about some school troubles, Nc
Call said that it seemed that all his
troubles come at once and inquired
as to what witness would do if body
had been found near his house, imply
ing that he, Mccall, had been suspect
ed of having hand in the Hawkins
case.
Hendersonville, N. C.-May- 27.-
The jury sitting in the Myrtle Haw-
kins case spent Sunday in seclusion.
Judge Howard A. Foushee was at his
home in Durham. Solicitor A. Hall
johnson visited his home in Marion.
Ashville attorneys interested in the
case enjoyed home life, while for the
first time since the prisoners were ar
rested, Alb Mccall and wife, Beatrice,
spent hours in conversation together
in the county Jail.
According to special instruction
from Judge Foushee, the farmer ju-
rors were deprived of the privilege
of attending church, reading newspa
pers and communicating with any
body during the day.
Just what these witnesses will tes-
tify in substance has not been fully
disclosed, but it is believed that their
testimony will have an important
bearing on this battling case.
R. S. Mccall of counsel for Mes
danes Lizzie Shaft and Nora Britt
stated that tits likely that two days
will be consumed in the presentation
of his clients defense and that the
other defendants would most likely
take an equal amount of time, if not
more.
Shelnutt Talks.
w. o. Shelnutt of Atlanta, who
says that he will swear that Myrtle
Hawkins is living, remains in the city
and while many persons who have not
met him are inclined to the view that
he will never take the stand with the
view of testifying this. he repeated
that he was positive the girl is liv-
ing. He is often pointed out on the
streets as "the one who says Myrtle
Hawkins is living" and while others,
who it is claimed will testify to the
same state of facts, have not been
made the object of p:iblic gaze, Mr.
Shelnutt stated to q newspaper repre-
sentative that his testimony would
be corroborated by that of others.
When asked If he would swear posi-
lively that he saw the girl or that of
the best of his knowledge and belief
he saw her, he remarked to the inquis-
tive scribe: "I see you sitting on
the railing of this porch, don't ~
Continuing, he said: "I could swear
tomorrow that saw you sitting here
today, and am equally prepared to
swear that / saw Myrtle Hawkins
since her supposed DEATH"
1t was stated by a man today who
is acquainted with the Shelnutt fam
lily that Mr.. Shelnutt has brother
vino is minister Of the gospel and
another who is clerk of the superior
: court of Walton County, Ga. Mr..
Shelnutt is a very talkative man,
talks freely Of having seen Myrtle
Hawkins in Florida after having been
introduced to her in store in Hen
jacksonville and after having had oc-
casion to see her in his travels. He
would impress those who chance To
come in contact with him as q man
who is sincere and honest IN his con-
victions. He enjoys talking along re-
ligious lines and is the authority Of a
50-page booklet on "Purity Of Char.
acter," which he says he has sold IN
considerable quantities to the best
people Of both sexes. Mr.. Shelnutt
goes further to say that II any inter
ested party will place to his credi. in
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