State v. White

In count one of the indictment it is charged that defendant “murdered” Caleb Surrey, and in count two that defendant “murdered” Bogus Connett.

Defendant was tried for both murders before the same'jury, was found guilty as charged, and was sentenced to be hanged.

Defendant has appealed, and the record presents for our consideration three bills of exceptions.

Bill No. 1.

A motion to quash the indictment was filed by defendant for the following reasons, to wit:

1. That the indictment fails to charge defendant with any crime or offense known (;o the laws of the state of Louisiana.

2. That the…