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reached he was about dead, giving only two or three groans. The train was still running, and would not have stopped had not the hostler of the engine that brought in the Memphis train realized the situa- tion and blowed the “down whistle,” upon which the train pulled up. When the crowd reached the train it was found that another man had been shot as he was sitting in his seat. When an effort was made to enter the car, Graeter was laying flat in the car with two pistols by his side, and it was some time before he could be taken from the car, as it was supposed he was insane, and no one cared to make an effort for his capture unless the drop could be obtained. For three- quarters of an hour efforts were made to get the advantage of him without success. At last a ruse was resorted to and he was told that unless he threw out his pistols the coach would be set on fire. The threat had the desired ef- fect, as he said he would surrender if promised protection. This was assured him, and he threw out his pistols and came out. He was put in the calaboose, and though under a great mental strain, seemed to know what he wanted, having telegraphed for his brother, at Vincennes, In- diana, where he is interested in the street car lines. He also wanted a good lawyer. He is genteely dressed, and has over $200 with him, besides a watch and jewelry. He talks about having to do what he did, as he said Meier and Leach had threatened to kill him.