Stillwell v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possession of a still, mash and equipment for manufacturing intoxicating liquor; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two and one-half years.

It appears from bill of exception No. 1 that appellant submitted to the court his motion wherein he requested the court to appoint a named constable to summon talesmen. It was averred in the motion that the sheriff was interested in the conviction and prejudiced against appellant. It was also alleged that the sheriff was a material witness against appellant. The court overruled the motion and directed the…