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hat on Friday evening between 8 and 9 o’clock, five shots had been heard in that direction. Those in the court room who heard the shots supposed that it was a horse kicking in the rear of the jail. It was supposed that the first four shots were fired to attract attention. The examination of other witnesses did not materially alter the evidence as given above. The testimony was closed about 4 p.m. Judge Alexander made an ingenious talk, paying the highest tribute to the character of Mrs. Hiler, but insisting that the evidence was sufficient to justify the prisoner in believing that the doctor was meddling in his family affairs, and had alienated the affection of his wife. Prosecuting Attorney Ancheta followed in a strong, logical speech which carried conviction with it. After supper Judge Fielder addressed the jury for an hour and a half, in his usual elo- quent manner. He did not accuse the wife of perfidy; he believed she was an innocent and pure woman, but that she had been indiscreet, and from the knowledge which her husband had, that he was not only justified, but that it was his duty to fulfill the unwritten law in the protection of a man’s home and family. The spectators had expected something above the average from Judge Fielder and were not disappointed.