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' i \ ~ >. " -V # . k '/. / f' ii VOL XXIV. THE HAYES' ' i"'"v I Is the Veidict of the Jur; at Whiteville, N. * THE VERDICT WIS A SURPRI The Bullet-Riddled Garments of the Dei Over Which the Father and Sister o While Mrs Hayes Sat Apparently Unr Awful Tragedy Which Stirred the Lit Mrs Hayes Tells the Her Story of th? ? ? ? ? r\.i. Gave the Coroner's Jury oniy in mjvh Severe Cross Examination. Continued from Page Eight. did say that the killing' of Floyd seemed like a dream to her, but denied that she said that she dreamed before killing him that she had killed him, saying: "I did dream of killing a man, out not Floyd, like I have several times dreamed." Witness said there had never been any improper intercourse between Floyd aud her; that she had known him ail her life; he had been with her a few times before her marriage, but they had been nothing more than friends; admitted writing him two letters since Christmas about moles, but denied that she had ever written a letter to him signing her name "Rosa;" decied, the existence of such letters as quoted by G M. Perry. She admitted the genuine-1 ness of the postal cards. * ROBERT M FLOYD. Oa the Souibport luoiUeut Mrs Hayes' testimony corroborated the version given by the State's witnesses; her leaving Loris on Sunday morning, seeing Floyd on train, going on to Mrs O Qjian's at Southport, remaining there the rest of the day and that nf?ht and leaving on beat with Floyd next morning for Wilmington, stating, however, that, she remained over night on Mrs O'Quinn's invitation to see mor0;of the place and told her brother her decision when he asked her about leaving that afternoon; she ?? did not see Floyd after she left th* hoat. at Wilmington, nor was she up with him at South port. Witness said she went to Southporfc merely r- J to see the place. ,Sbo accounted accurately for Floyd's every movement while he was there, telling each time he was with Mrs O Quinn's daughter. She admitted her dullness while there but stated that she was fatigued as a result of the trip and went to bed shortly after sup per. Her version of Mrs FDssel's testimony thai she had b?een practicing shooting in her back yard was tha? the pistol was rusty and she was merely trying it one evening and the next evening bofore reloading , it with a now round of balls: ashed ? be husband's permission 10 snooi ' tbe remaining bulls out and did su bat she did not shoot the pist >1 but twicQ in her yard. Being asked about her use of a fire arm* she said Hayes had owned the Sdolth and Wesson ever since their marriage, but that he hi*d owned the mag zine p?sto! only about i year; that sho had not carried a pistol on 1 be street^of Tabor, but that while living in Loris she had ij carried one at night on her way 7 from her husband's store to tbe house. That she always kept both pistols In her room during the day and under her pilJo v at night. The witness on cross-examination bandied herself admirable, being very pointed in her replies. Touching che 9hooting, she denied shooting Floyd in the face after he fell; did not know whether or when she shot him in the face; said she was so excited at the time she did not know what pistol she was using first, both were ou the bed; did not know what she did with pistol after shooting; said Floyd did not put his handson her after she shot him the first time and very heatedly stated, " Honestly I have never stated to any one at any time how many times I shot him." Floyd had never before made any improper proposals to her. This one was a complete surprise; was always a gentleman. Said she did m <THe NOT GUILTY y in the Sensational Trial C., Last Week. SE TO FLOYD'S FRIENDS. Eid Young Man Submitted in Evidence f the Deceased Sobbed and Wepted noved by the Mute Witnesses of the itle Village of Tabor, North Carolina. ? Crime Which Differed from that She ail?Her Testimony VUnshakened by a Dot know whether she hollered during the shooting or not, saying when being asked why she made no alarm that she was afraid to holler; did not know Floyd's iuteutions, but admitted that Floyd made no threats to her. Denied that he spoke to her after shooting began, or that she had told Mrs Mims or anybody that he did, and also den in'l L-tift ViorE aiiup t'liH t.hafr. ctio UICU ill 14 v OlAV, UUV4 V ? Vy I vn^v WMV went back in the room and got another pistol after Floyd fell The State dwelt on her statement that the baby was lying asleep on che same bed on which she and Floyd tusseled and that it did not wake up till after the shooting Witness said thst as soon as she got up oil the dirt where she hud fa'len she went after the baby and got it, stating that she did not know whether she stepped over Floyd's dead body or how she got in rojm; she was so excited. Friday's Proceedings Whiteville, N. C., March 10th, Th i tr?al of Mrs ftosa D Hayes and N At Hayes charged with murder is drawing to an end. All of the testimony was suomitted to-day and four of e'ght arguments heard. The Issue Clear-Cut. For the jury in this e*se, which 1 hcis excited so much interest in the two Carolina*, the issue is cle^r-cut It must believe the story told by Mrs Hayes, or it must deny that she told the I ruth when she claimed it was to protect herself and her honor that she shot young Floyd. It must credit her story entirely and discredit, the various facts circumstances and statements introduced by the State, or it must b3 place credence in that testimony that conflicts with Mrs Ua\es's version. ^ Toe plea of the defense is ibat the killing is admitted but claims that it was j istifuble?an act neccessary in defense of herself. Saturday's Proceedings. Whiteville, N, C , March llth, After a delebration of one hour and quarter, the jury returned a verdict of ''not guilty. While there was a slight demonstration bv the friends of the ci? fendant when the verdict was read, which was quickly quelled, great iudignalion was expressed by the numerous people when the news spread on the streets that Hayes and his wife would go free. It was not believed <-hat a verdict for a higher ofTence than manslanghter would be returned and after hearing the charge of Judge Cook this opinion becarm much stronger. That the yerdict caused surprise is expressing it mildly. I NEILL M HAYES. ./ Solicitor Sinclear was the ouly attorney to speak when Court convened this afternoon. He made a splendid speech and then Judge Cooke charged the jury as to the law. He did not read the evidence this being waived. The charge to the jury was given in a very impressive manner His Honor standing, which is something not often done. It was 4.10 when the jury was given the case. Mrs. Hayes Shows Feeling. For the fir?t time this afternoon did Mrs. Haves show weakness, but it was only for a few minutes and she regained >the composure that iton CONWAY, S. C., THU1 Confusion Worse Confounded. The term of the oouf t of Comrn >n Pleat> for this county would convene on Monday April 3rd; and according to custom the members of th< bar met the first of last week to a* range a roster of civil cases f ?> trial at that term It was expected* that there would ba a special term of the criminal oourt on Murok 27.h to try the prisoners now in jail in numbers awaiting trial. The orimi nal term could ouly be ordered at the request of the Solicitor, members of the bar scut him a petition asking for a special term on March 27th.He sent it to Goveuor B!ea-e who neglected to act on it until be returned froo Atlanta, and when he returned it was too late to draw a j try for the court on the 27th, and the first of this week the clerk of the court received a letter from the Governor ordering a special term of the criminal court for April 3rd. This as above stated conflicts with the regular term of the civil court for which the list of cases had been'arranged. This leaves the matter considerably mixed up, and it is impossible to state just now how it will all turn out, The clerk is uncertain what to do in regards to drawing the juries. The first of this week the members of the bar asl<ed that the order of the governor be amended so that the special judge who will hold the criminal court can also transact civil business, grant orders and judgments of foreclosure. We will probably be able to tell our readers more next week. iUClllUUim JJCUUCI 9 V/U??VI VIIVV> At 10:30 a m last Monday Rev R E Staekhouse, Presiding Elder of Marion District, dalled this meeting to order Nearly thirty persons we. e in attendance, both ministers and laymen from various sections of Horry County. Most helpful and instructive addresses were made by the Presiding Elder and Mr. W, S. Et/xworthv of Marion, who is the Laymen's Missionary Leader for this district. The rest of the morning and afl'iilrnoon session were taken up with two subjects; (1st ) The work of Layman's Leader and the Missionary Committee in each church, (2nd.) Planning for a systematic and thorough evangelistic policy throughout the counly this year. Toe discussions were both instructive and encouraging, an nearly all present took part therein The effect of this meeting will bo widely felt throughout the county.g Kills a Murderer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims, but Dr King's New Life Pills kill it by pre vention. They geutly stimulate siornach, liver and bowels, preventing the clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Constipation, Head ache, R'liousness, Chills, 25c at Norton Drug Co. There was rain in plenty thi* week. has characterized her during the entire trial and has been one of the features of the case* just as the soI'citor concluded his speech she was seen to covertly wipe her eyes.with her hanhkerchief and upon viewing her closely it was noticed that sb*was crying, but endeavoring to sup press her emotion. A solemn stillness prevailed the court room after the jury retired and every noise, no matter how slight caused the defendants and the few remaining there to eagerly look in the direction of the jury room. Pale but. perfectly calm, Mrs Hayes looked vacantly in front of her and those who viewed her could but think that ?t least the httle woman, who had lired nine bullets into the body of Robert Floyd on that winter's eve, had awakened to the realization of the crime with which she was charged. Suppressed Cheering. For one hour and fifteen minutes had the jury been out when a knock was heard on the door. Quickly learned that verdict had been reach ed the officer rang the court house bell aud the crowds hurriedly assembled, Neal Hayes was far more agitated than his wife. If it was expected that Mrs ^layes would show weakness in this terrible ordeal ?hose who believed it were disap - 3 T-*_. rt ! . _ # Tfl poiiJTea. t* r L>ovingion, 01 Hivergreen was foreman of the jury, and announced the verdiot. As the words were spoken there was a slight demonstration, but the sheriff rapped for order and the cheering quickly ceased, Hayes seemed to scarcely realize that he was a free man, but a smile crept over the face of Mrs Hayes. The members of the jury quickly walked to the edge of the bar and snook hands with the defendants. A few minutes later Hayes and his wife walked from the court room and into the evenirg sunlight once more free. Thus ended the closing chapter in one of the most sensational murder trials ever heard in this county and in some respects one of tbe most unptual ever heard in the State* 0 EtSDAY, MARCH 16, 1911. ;;. .j<:; \tt?&-\ - <; X-:-; - "x\. < : .:: m . ^ ^ ^ ^ i JfcE?M ?I III > ! J MRS ROSA D HAYES. Who Was Aquitted L^st Saturday at Wliiteville of the Murder of R M Floyd. The picture of Mrs Hayes published in Tuesday's issue of The News and Courier, is really a slander against the woman on trial While this correspoutlent in former dispatches has declared that Mrs Hayes would not be considered a pretty womau, and still has the temerity to so state, nevertheless, it should be stated that the published nicture does be-* rank injustice It is from a poor photograph taken some time ago; the work of the artist was unusually inefficient and the pose was not in taste by any means. To be more specific, if the sitting had been taken from ancher angle, the well defined features of the subject would have appeared to better advantage Furthermore, as stated iu yesterday's dispatches, Vlrs Hayes looks better now than she did some weeks ego, the added color, and her continual smiles are pleasing and^give a belter impression, At the preliminary hearing her demeanor was of stol d indifference to surroundings, rather a ha"d unconcerned countenance, giving her somewhat vacant stare at times It is by no means rash to slate that Mrs Hayes has a very sweet smile especially so since it renders her more girlish in appearance. It is said that she will beeignt^en years old in May of this year, but when her face is iu repose she appears much older. Each day during the trial she haa ov irlpnnprl t.hp IfPPTlPK ft intei'P-'t itj the proceedings, being visibly at fee ted by the nature <>f the matters under consideration or discussion. For instance, at the many sallies of the attorneys, or at. some witty 4-a.ying of the presiding Judge, sh<j smiles at ease, and one rmglit b<? led to believe, a care-fret - mile. And again yesterday, wlieu Dr Floyd was telling of the many bullet wounds in the bodv of young Floyd describing in detail the horriblework of the deadly shots, there <vus a pained expression that oversh idowed her counteuai ce. Each dav she has b en attired in a blue coat suit, black fur b a, ia^ge black hat with a large plum, and neat patent leather sh es. -Cha?hston News and Courier. Statement of the condition of THE BANK OF LORIS Located at Loris, S. O., at the close of business March 7th. 1911. Resources. Loans and Discounts $ 36,893 31 Overdrafts 433 62 Furnitu e and Fixtures 1 660 00 Hanking House 2 000 00 Other Real Estate owned 3,000 00 Due from Banks and Bank- x ers 4,562 88 Currency 2,166.00 Gold 25 00 Silver and other Minor Coin 654 90 Checks and?Cash Items 274 74 Total $51 910 45 Liabilities. Capital Stock paid in $ 10,000 00 Surplus Fund 2 500 00 (Judividfd profits less current expenses and taxes paid _ 1,263.22 Due to I5anks and 15 nuo?s Individual Deposits subject to Chock 20,10185 Times Certificates of deposits 0,008 88 Cashier's Chocks 182 00 Notes and bills Rediseounted 2,400.00 Bills Payable, including Certificates for Money Borrowed 8,800.00 Total $51,910.45 State of South Carolina, County of Horry. Before me came Ifi. L. Sanderson, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. E. L. Sanderson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13:h day of March, 1911, J E Prince, Notary Public J C Bryant, P C. Prince Dan W Hard wick, Directors. r i fit 14. \ \ ' II, III BUB % . Gathered by a Herald Man on His Rounds. aillRHT Ml" THF RnilNfiF. VHV VH I VII V *i i mm w Stray Hits of News Gatherer! by the Wayside for tlie Information and Instruction of Herald Keaders*-lluppeRinffB of Interest About the- CUV. J T Wiiiiarr.soi of Wuiteveih'^, N. [0., spent Tuesday in Conway on busi noss, Jenkins ha? now a carload of 1 hr? bast mules he ^ v ?h'pp?d this seasou. All good quality and brok?. A moderate hail storm p.seed over Conway M juday night. Lost: A small book between Conway and 8 mile school house on Do# Bluflf road. Finder will receive a handsome reward by returning to Conway Bottling Works. 4*52, T have a carload of nine hundred to twelve hundred pound mubs I will sell worth the money. This is the last I will ship this Spring. If you need mules it will pay you to - i i # _ i see tnese ueiore you uuy. G, 13, Jenkins. ARMORY CO. H. Conway, S. C., March 14, 1911 Orders No. 24 In complying with G. O. No. 2 A. G. O., tnd G O. No. 1 Regimental Headquarters, c. s. this company will assemble for Annual Inspection and Master, at. its Armory on Tuesday 21st., at 10:30 A. M. 2. Uniform; Each man will wear Campaign Hat, O.ive drab coat, and breeches, olive drab shirt., tan shoes and lrggins; And the regulation Field Kit, consisting of: Haversack, (worn in rear of left hip) containing meat can, knife, j fork, spoon aud tin cup. Cauteen, (worn in rear of right hip ) Blanket Roll, (worn over left shoulder) made jp as prescribed in paragraph 48(j Infantry Drill Regula? ions 3. Each man will see that his clothing is in good condition, shoes polished, hair trimmed and b< shaved; and have his rifl\ bayone? and scabbard free from ail rust an . dirt 4. It is important that ea?h member of the company be prese?n j on this occasion, and at tht hou? 'specified If unavoidably detained he will so notify the Commanding oflieer on the day of insp oUon Bv Order. CtiHs J. Epps Capt. 3rd 1 N G S O Cumd^. Co 4 D Official VV. P Hardwieke, Clerk. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OF HORRY Located at Conway, S. C., at the close of business March 7th, 1911. Resources Loans and Discounts $ 159 676.91 Overorafts 164 39 Furniture and Fixtures 2 500 00 Banking II use 6,000 00 O h-r Ileal Estate owned 8.000,00 Due from Banks and B -nkn's 11 243 90 Currency 6 500 oo Gold 890 00 Silver and other Minor Coin 2 036 82 Checks and Cash Hems 312 88 County Vouchers 1 274 21 Total $198,599 11 Liabilities. Capital Stock paid in $ 50 000 00 Surplus Fund 12 500 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Exp nises and Taxei Paid, 1,074.84 Individual Deposits suljAct to Check 73,6o6.77 Time Certificates of Deposits 51,30."* 10 Cashier's Checks 224 40 Notes and Bills Rediscouuted 0,800 00 Total $108,500 11 State of South Carolina, County of Horry ss Before me came Will A Freeman, Cashier of the above named bans, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank Will A Freeman. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of March, 1011. A. H Long, Notary Public S C, Correct? Attest: Robt B. Scarborough, Hal L. Buck, D. V Richardson, Directors. No 49 . No 1)(>90 Li imvfc f f the Conditio' (<* THHi MUST NATIONAL B*NK; ?.ti Cootvav, i o th S'atp of S nji.b OavoMn t. o,' 'bp < ] lh of OtiaimMS March 7 th 1011. r . r- A it ? i n 11 .1 f^oatts and Discun s #111905 02 Overdrafts -ecured and UriMeured 103 97 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation 25.000.00 Banking House, Furniture A Fixtures 3,600 00 Due from Ninon til Banks (not reserve 14 818 28 i)ue from approved lieserve Aleuts 2,481.08 Checks ard other Cash Items 1 009,29 Fractional IVper Currency, Nickels and Cuts .1-10 87 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie 4,151.00 Le&ral feeder Notes 770 00 4,924 00 Redemption Fund with U S. Treasurer (5 per cent. Circulation) 1,250.00 Total $166,122 51 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid in 25.000 00 Surplus Fund 1,100 00 Undivided Profits less Expenses and Tuxes paid 2 403.54 National Bank Notes outstanding 25,000 00 Due to other National Banks 548.16 Due to Trust Companies nud Savings Bmks 3,020 71 Dividends unpaid 48 00 Individual Deposits subject to check 107 422 03 Cashier's checks outstanding 080 07 Total $166,122.51 State of South Carolina, County of Horry ss: I, D. A Spivoy, Cashier of the above named bank, d) solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my> knowledge and belief. D. A. Spivev, Cashier. Subscribed and sworu go before me this Tl'Ji day of March 1911. A E Goldfinch, Notary Public. Correct?Attest: V . R Lr i s, J. A Mc.Dcwott, B. G Col ins, Directors ^ Statement of the Condition of THE CONWAY SAVINGS BANK Located at Conway, S. C., at the close of business March 7th, 1911. Resources. Loan8 and Discount.* $ 8b,413 48 Bo? ds and Stocks owned by 1 he B in k 156 01) Pu tiiUooand Fixtures 1 00 O her 11-a' Estate owned 640 00 Due fr m Buiks a-i B inkers lo 26! 82 Currency 2 000 00 S iver and other Mi no Cui . 1)64 96 T-.tal 100,430 26 Liabilities. Ctpital St"cU pud in $ 10 000 00 Surplus Fun 1 000 00 Undivided Pr< fits, 1'ss Current Ex o?-n.>e?. Taxes Paid i uv;69 "'ivtng Dnonsi s Oil 67 t. ..... r . ...ts i /u n JL ? u I' V/ I Uv CI t vn -l?' posit 31 90 T..tal 100,430 26 S i'i1 of S .>] h Car .iiua. C ?un t.y of 11 ?rrv ss Uef. >re it)J M'injM W IVrcy Har'd-vieUe, Oushier of the above named bank who, being duly sworn, says hat the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said i ink, a showu by the books of said bank W Percy H .irdwicke, Cashier. Sworit to and subscribed before me this 14:.? day of March, 1911. A K CI Id finch, Notary Public, S. C. Oorroot- Attest: D. A. Spivev, A T Collins, I). T. McNeill, Directors. 1 SPRING I | 1!S COMING I 2 When you will want a nice | I SPRING HAT, I and when vou want one Call on 9 Mrs Sparks. She is now in the 9 market buying Pattern Hats. 9 She will have a nice and complete 9 line of the latest styles. S J. w. sparks! CONWAY, S. C. I ? t: V. " . JIM v <>' ' , *: vV'ifel.