elopement of the girl…
source date: 1888
availability: public-domain

and recognized him. The frightened fellow had saved $100 and concluded to use it in fleeing to California. However, the colored man gave a deputy sheriff proper information. It was arranged to invite Pilar to a baile and while he was there his capture was easily affected. While in jail at Flagstaff, he acknowledged the killing, saying that Hall shot twice at him. This was easily disproved by the condition of Hall’s revolver when found and the testimony of the Mexican maiden. However, the accused has stuck to his story and accused the girl of false- hood. At the last term of court the trial took place, there was practically no defense, and in a few minutes a verdict was given that sealed his doom.