Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-20
WESTON.
The Powers.IamarM Murder Cnsc-Coun-
" Convention.
Speciai m fhe Re1isfer.

~ COuveuiOns
Special 10 the Register.
WESTON, W. Va, July F.-0n Wednes-
day last, Sheriff Hoffman, of Spencer coun-
ty, Ind, arrived here with warrant from
Governor J. B. Jackson, directing Sheriff
Mcdonald, OF this county, to proceed to
Roanoke and arrest II. L. Powers, for the
killing OF q man by the name OF Lamar, in
the above named county, about two years
ago.
Powers was arrested and incarcerated in
Jail here on Thursday evening last, .pur-
suant to instructions. Friday morning q
writ of habeas corpus was issued, and the
whole of that day and Saturday spent In
the hearing OF evidence offered by the pris.
oner. After lengthy and able arguments
pro and con, decision was rendered, this
morning, by Judge Henry Brannon, Of the
Circuit Court, remsnding the prisoner 10
the custody OF the jailOr here.
So far as we are able TO learn Ii appears
that Porers became engaged In m argu.
mgnt with the man named Lamar about
some political question, the latter conduct
ing himself in very offensive and quar-.
reisome manner, and finally attacked
Powers when he, Powers struck bis an
tagonist, as he AYERS, in self defense, in the
side, from the effects OF which he died in
short time.
Powers was brought before the Grand
Jury in Spencer county, but noindictment
was found against him. He remained in
that county about four months after the
killing, the officers knowing all the time
| of his whereabouts, and also knowing OF
his departure when he left Indiana for his
home at Roanoke in this county. After
| his return here frequent communication
was engaged in between him and friends In
the section where the fatal blow was given.
| More than this, he never endeavored 70
conceal or deny the fact but frequently
spoke OF the unfortunate occurrence to
| friends here.
On Friday last, through the agency Of
Powers counsel, Geo. J. B. Jackson tele-
graphed orders here directing the Sheriff
Of this county TO hold the prisoner here
| until further instructions.
| be properly certified by Judge Brannon,
| and presented 10 the Governor for his con-
| sideration, and in the event that he does
not deem them sufficient TO direct Powers
discharge, the case will be carried 70 the
| Supreme Court
The case created great excitement here,
owing not only TO its intricate nature, but
also 10 the large and respectable connec.
ton OF the prisoner in this section.
Threats made by Lamar. brother Of The
man killed, who accompanied the sherin
! OF Spencer county here, were OF such {
character asio lead the friends OF Poverl
| 10 belisye that IL he vas taken back TO In
diana he would be In danger Of mob vic
| lence, as II had been attempted ones OF
twice before he left the State.
The evidence thus far supports the claim
| of the prisoner that the oct was one Of sell
defense, and while he has no fears OF thu
Law, both he and his friends fear that spiri;
| of mob violence that seems 70 posses TIA
| friends OF the deceased man. Some MIC
legal points have been raised, which viii
probably be settled only By the Court o
Appeals. when the case Is finally decided
| The Democratic Executive COMMITTEES
| have issued call for o county convention
on Saturday, July 10Th, at which tim
state, Congressional and Senatorial dele
gates viii be appointed, and the time an1
| manner of nominationg candidates Tor th
House Of Delegates agreed upon.
Speesoi DLpdfeh 20 0hs Re1lk0.
| wEsrox, July ls.-In the extraditio'
case Of the State Of Indiana ". Henry /
Powers Of this county, Gov. Jsckscn
now reviewing the proceeding and opinion
of Judge Brannon in the case.