Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-10-08

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brought out in the evidence that you told
some one where you were on the night of
the murder Pr
Eyes, told Mr. Robbins on pay way up
ito Richmond" II am afraid continued
the prisoner, "that yoh newspaper mon
think 1 am accommodating about talk
ing with you regarding my position, but it
is not SO, am always glad to see any visi-
tors, and would willingly give any infor-
nation that would assist you that did not
conflict with my interest, but If l should
give my statement to the public before it
goes to the hands of those who have to use
it. and where Unjust take effect, it would
decid 5dly deteriorate my interests"
HIS ONLY HOPE.
Your only hope now lies with the Coy
ernor, does it not ?''
eyes," answered Cluverius.
From the many insinuations and smiles
made. by the prisoner to questions which
he refused to answer. it showed very plain
ly that there was great hope and salts
faction entertained by him that he would
show up all right before the latch is pulled
which will drop him into eternity.
HIS HOME SURROUNDINGS,
He is very comfortably fixed. In his
room is cot, two chairs, table and a
long wooden bench. On the table were
number Of books. papers and Bible. He
had on neat-6tting gray suit, a standing
collar, and his feet were encased in en-
broidered slippers. He said that the officers
of the prison were very kind. and did ev-
erything to make bis confinement pleas
ant. In his window are number of
flowers, which he attends to himself, and
which considerably brighten up his prison
cell.
Cluverius said that his brother would
probably be in the city to see him to-day,
and that his aunt had been in the city for
several weeks.
The Keeper of the cell said that the
prisoner always slept we'll, retired at or
O'Clock, and generally arose at in the
morning. Since the rehearing has been
refused, a Waterman will stay at the cell
door day and night, and no word or mes
sage can be sent or said to the prisoner
without the knowledge Of the keeper. Two
meals day are furnished to him from
restaurant.
THE PRIsONER's MAIL.
Sergeant Smith said that a letter was
received to-day directed to Cluverius. AS
is the custom, the Sergeant opened the let-
| ter and found that it was from person in
Staunton, informing Cluverius that there
was no hope for him. as the court had de-
cided not to grant him rehearing. The
letter was signed "Fannie," and urged
| Cluverius to prepare for the worst.
| Mr.. Smith said that the letter was with
| held from the prisoner until after be had
seen his counsel and the bad news had
!. been told him.
! He said that the prisoners mail was
quite large, and we're mostly letters of
coincidence.
| The only hope the prisoner now has is
| in Executive clemencY. The Governor
| has received, since the prisoners's convic-
ton, many communications asking for
communication Of the sentence. One from
North Carolina expresses the belief that
Cluverius and Lillian Madison both went
to the reservoir with the intention of COM
hitting suicide; that the girl jumped over
and Tommie reconsidered matters.
GOVERNOR LEE INTERVIEWED.
The Governor was interviewed regard
ing the case, but declined expressing any
opinion. He said, however, that If the
prisoner gave necessary testimony and
brought witnesses to corroborate the same
he would pardon him. II the prisoner
cannot do this, and the Governor declines
to interfere with the sentence, Cluverius
will hang.
INTERVIEW OF THE DISPATCH REPOR.
TER WITH HIM.
From the Richmond Dispatch of Friday]
The prisoner talked freely of the news
of the day, and remarked to the reporter
rest.
Reporter -:'W here?"
II first saw you at King and Queen
court. George D. Wise and Pat Mccall
had joint discussion In the court house.
You we're there. I remember an incident
that happened. McCaull, in closing the
discussion, said: Look in the "Dispatch'
and you will see it mentioned that poor
Pat, McCaull met the aon. George D.
Wise and was skinned alive. Yes, and
there goes the reporter who will put 1t on
the wire.'"
Reporter-'I remember it."
Cluverius-Y es; he made the remark as
you we're passing out of the hall. Wise
did use him up badly, though"
ibid you hear Tucker ?''
Eyes; heard him and Jim Dunlop at
the Dragon at large barbecue.
Reporter-"WeH. goodbye, old boy. !
will call to see you again. Your fate Is
now in the hands of the Governor"
Cluverius Yes, yes; 1 know. When
you can, call again. am ever so glad to
see you"
CLUvERIUs CoRRECTs THE REPORT
ABOUT "sTATEMENT.n
lFrom the Richmond State OF Friday evening
Cluyerius very cheerfully welcomed the
reporter, who, after shaking hands with
the prisoner, said; II understand that you
disclaim having said that you would make
a statement at the proper time VIII ieh |
would criminate others ~
Eyes, answered the prisoner, ssthat
was mistake Of the papers. I never used
the word statement said 'afndavit.
and I meant it in connection with the new,
law that gave prisoner the right to testi