The Cordele Dispatch And Daily Sentinel

SPEEDY TRIAL FOR NEGRO SUSPECTS
BUTTS COUNTY GRAND JURY TAKES UP CASE TODAY

Jackson, Ga., July 24. A speedy trial is assured the negroes charged with the murder of A. Pittman, prominent Butts County citizen who was slain, robbed and his body thrown in the Ocmulgee River last Friday night.

Superior Court is now in session and Solicitor General E. M. Owen stated today the grand jury would probably begin an investigation of the murder Tuesday. Judge W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., said the negroes would be tried, if indicted, at this term of court.

An important development of the day was the arrest of Flem Lynch, a brother-in-law of Evans McDowell confessed principal in the murder. Three packages of money were found in Lynch's house, following his arrest, This consisted of a package of silver, a package of currency and a pocket book. The money was turned over to the solicitor general to be used as evidence.

The amount of money was not made known. Lynch told officers the money was given him by Evans McDowell. Pittman's pistol and keys have not been found.

Work Of One Man Is Belief

Lynch, who was arrested by Bob Oxford, Jasper County policeman, was taken to the Atlanta tower. Officers who have been at work on the case now believe the robbery and murder was the work of one man, with possibly one or two accomplices.

The funeral of Mr. Pittman was held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at Moore's Chapel, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

Officers are satisfied they have the guilty parties under arrest and are ready to present the evidence to the grand jury. A speedy trial with full justice will satisfy the family of the slain man and all citizens of the county, and no outbreak is anticipated when the case is called.