I
paused and listened; the groaning became more distinct, and I started at
once for the place whence the sounds proceeded; about ten steps off I
discovered the man whose remains lie there (pointing to the deceased),
sitting up, with his back against a big rock. He looked so pale that I
thought him already dead, but he continued to moan until I reached his
side. Hearing me approach, he opened his eyes, and begged me, "For God's
sake, give me a drop of water!" I asked him, "What is the matter?" He
replied, " I am shot in the back." "Dangerously?" I demanded. "Fatally!"
he faltered. Without waiting to question him further, I returned to the
cabin, told Zenie, my daughter, what I had seen, and sent her off on a
run for the men. Taking with me a gourd of water, some milk and bread -
for I thought the poor gentleman might be hungry and weak, as well as
wounded - I hurried back to his side, where I remained until "father" -
as we all call my husband - came with the men. We removed him as gently
as we could to the cabin; then sent for Dr. Liebner, and nursed him
until he died, yesterday, just at sunset.
Question by the Coroner: Did you hear his statement, taken down by the
Assistant District-Attorney? - A. I did.
Q. Did you see him sign it? - A. Yes, sir.
Q. Is this your signature thereto as witness? - A. It is, sir.
(Signed) Dollie Adams.
Deposition of Miss X. V. Adams.
Being first duly sworn, witness testified as follows: My name is Xixenia
Volumnia Adams; I am the daughter of Frank G.
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