Ark. Gazette Jan 9, 1912: Kingsland, Jan. 8 - A preliminary examination of Pearl Workman, charged with killing Ben Pearson, 19 years old, was held here today. Pearson was stabbed at a dance near New Edinburg December 26. He died four days later. Workman surrendered to the sheriff and later a warrant charging murder was sworn out against him. Workman entered a plea of not guilty. More than twenty witnesses were examined. In the room in which the dance took place, there were between 40 and 50 persons. The room was 16 by 16 feet. Workman admitted striking all of the blows except the one which killed young Pearson. He claims Tall Morgan struck that one. Only two witnesses could be found who saw the knife. Miss Lula Ward, the state's principal witness, said she was standing near the door, about 12 feet from the struggle. She testified that she saw the knife in Workman's hand and saw the thrust. It was proven that Morgan had said he would hurt some body. The defendant testified that on the morning after the trouble, Morgan offered him $175 to leave and take the responsibility. Morgan has fled and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Workman is in jail awaiting the action of the Grand Jury. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com