Q. You knew the relationship of Mr Joines and Rucker?

A. I did.

Q. Did you say anything to Mr Joines?

A. I did not say anything about it.

Q. He was present?

A. No. I came on to town. Rucker was driving around here.

Q. Did you see him?

A. I did. He made three or four trips, or five, around the courthouse. He was coming back, going north. He and 01

Tallent were in the car together. I made an effort to stop them and talk to him but he wouldn't stop.

Q. How did you try to stop him?

A. He slowed up and I said, "Rucker, stop, I want to see you a minute." He wouldn't stop, he got past me.

Q. What did you do then?

A. I walked across the street. Garrett Anderson was there and was telling me the trouble. I said, "Go get a warrant for

him." Garrett went and got a warrant for him. I went with him.

Q. I will ask you if you consulted General Witt, the attorney-general about the matter?

A. I did.

Q. He was in the City Hall?

A. Yes.

Q. Who wrote the warrant?

A. Beecher Witt, the attorney general.

Q. Did he make any mention to you he had seen him?

A. He had.

Q. Who signed the warrant?

A. Judge Arsel Williamson.

Q. How long did you stay at the City Hall?

 

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