Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-11-22
WASHINGTON, PA.
The Trial of Chief HammOnd-Ol ana
GRs-Notes.
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The Trial of Chief HammOnd-Ol and
Gas-Notes.
Special 10 The Sunday Register
WASHINGTON, Pa, November 2l.-The
center of attraction, for the past three days
has been the Court House. The trial OF
Chief of Police J. S. Hammond, for the
killing of John B. Vol, on the 23d OF last
July, was commenced last Wednesday.
Mr.. Hammond was indicted for man
slaughter, and was defended by Attorneys
Braden and Judson, while for prosecution
WAS Mr.. Taylor. The building was crowded
at both morning and evening sessions.
The Chief seemed to have the sympathy
of the majority of those who attended the
proceedings, he having been assisted BY
the City Council to the extent Of $3.50 Tor
the purpose of carrying on his side OF the
case, and it was said by several of the
members of this able body, that as much
more would have been appropriated If nee
esssry. 49,,
Judge Hart charged the Jury Friday
morning in the following words:
The bad character of the deceased IS no
reason why he should be killed, the law
protecting equally the best and the worst
The rights and duties Of constable
whether appointed By burgess or elected
by the people are precisely the same.
Manslaughter is the unlawful killing OF
another without malice The essence OF
murder in such case is wanting, to-witr
malice. The law OF self defence is, that
where one party assaults another he must
retreat to the wall as the law has it. The
danger must be real to justify the taking
of life after 30 reireating, or he must be-
Eeve it to be so. 1t ia rot denied
that John B. Wolf met his death
on the morning Of July 23d,
by a pistol shot fired by James s.
Hammond, and that Wolf Was trying to
burglarize Vandegrif's liquor store. De,
PENDANT had been out all night patrolliDg
the streets, and going home, knowing the
facts it was bis duty to apprehend these par
ties. Ifyou think Hammond had reason to
apprehend loss of life or g'eat bodily harm
then he was justified. He had u right as
an officer to shoot without retreating, az ii
is an assault on Justice i,selt Ii IS quite
evident that there was some Ill feeling be-
tween the parties, especially Wolf towards
Hammond. You have heard the witnesses
say that there was deep seated i'll will on
the part Of Wolf You must believeit was
in self defense, that is, either from reason
able apprehension Of loss Of life or great
bodily harm 10 order to acquit."
The Gabby we'll still remains a mystery
to the public. 1t is thought BY many that
it is and will be dry hole
Work continues in it's undated course
at the CAN'T, with poor prospects for q
change.
Gordon No. hiss been lined with casing
to the extent of 1887 feet and d:illiag re-
sumed.
The Butler oil region is represented
here in the person of Mr.. Wilson, who ar
rived this week for the purpose Of erecting
several tanks for the Peoples Light and
Heat Company.
The farms in the vicinity OF CannoHs
burg ard Houstonville are spotted with
derricks, and the prospects are bright.
A bulletin board has been stationed in
front of the ". L. telegraph Office and the
various prices of oil at the end Of each
hour are quoted.
The Rsy J. P. Newman, who wss Gen.
Grants spiritual adviser, delivered lee
ture on the deceased General Thursday
evening to q small audience.
Mrs. H. NJ Templeton, relict Of the late
DR.. Joseph Templeton, died on Thursday
morning at her residence on South Main
street. The deceased was in her eighty
sixth year.
Mr. Horace Rose, a one-time student Of
Washington and Jefferson College, was
married to Miss Clara Bell of East Beau
street, Thursday evening. The ceremony
was performed By Dr. Johnson ofthe L. P.
Church.
Mr.. Isaiah Warren, Of Wheeling, spent
Monday last in town.
Mr.. R. Haz'e,t CGmmins, formerly OF
sc W. and j. College, was in iowa this past
week with friends
Mr.. Poole, the Main street jswe!er, paid
Wheeling a short visit Wednesday.
Miss Kate Mcllwain. OF Wheeling, will
visit relatives here the incoming week.
A literary and musical entertainment
will be given the Tuesday following
Thanksgiving, under the auspices Of the
editors Of the Jefersonian. the proceeds
will go toward liquidatipg the heavy debt
now incumbent on the paper.
A German will be given in the Gymns-
stun Hall next Wednesday evening. An
extensive list has been prepared and a hap,
Ply time is expected.
Miss Mary OFT, Of Wheeling, will visit
Miss Hszlett, of Maiden street, on Monday
Of next week.