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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Novel and Nice.
"Can she make d cherry pie?
Quick az a cat can wink her eye.n
Charming Entertainment

Novel and Nice.
"Can she make a cherry-pe!
Quick az a cat eau wink her eye"
Charming Entertainment
by the
"Willing Workers" Il newly-organized
society III the
Second Baptist Church,
Sixth and Main streets,
Thursday and Friday evenings, November
7th and 9Th.
Yes, it's fact.
The young ladies will give real exhibit
ton Of their skill IN housekeeping. Each
department III separate booths.
THE KITCHEN Booth. Here fair hands
will in full sight of the visitors. cook and
serve Biscuits and Cakes, Coffee, Tea
Chocolate, Candies. Creams, DC.
TEE LAUNDRY (BOOth). h).-Rere you can
leave your laundry" Thursday and get 1t
Friday. This is no hoax. IL IS fact.
Bring your laundry and it shall be " done
Up.'
MENDING AND DAE yISG oth).-Gentle-
men will please not bring garments which
ere past heddHg, but give the dainty fingers
a chance.
RECEPTION DAY Gin all the Booths,
closing with
TUB NIoHT.
In this the queens OF the kitchen be-
come queens OF the drawing room. From
the practical TO tho sentimental.
Two grand nights. full OF entertainment
and fun.
VIII anybody miss going!
Don't forget Thursday and Friday nights,
November eth and 5th, this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08

subscription was contrary to law. null, and
void. and that all Of the subsequent pro.
ceedings Of said court and said Board OF
Supervisors. whereby il was attempted 70
bind said county as a subscriber 10 said
stock. were likewise contrary 70 law. null;
and void; and. secondly. that II oil OF said
acts and proceedings were in fact legal
and valid. yet said company, by accepting
and acting upon certain amendments OF
lis charter, whereby were added enterprises
materially different from that contemplated
aud authorized by said charter ~ the date
of said subscription. released the county as
a subscriber"
The decision OF the court was adverse TO
the petitioners, and said. in effect. that the
Board Of Supervisors must issue the bonds.
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
against Dunlop and wife. From the Cir
cut Court Of Roanoke City. Reversed,
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion.
Roller against MO0re's administrator.
From the Circuit Court q Rockingham
county. Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering
the opinion. g..
Finney against Clark From the Circuit
court Of Russell county. Reversed, Judge
FauntlerOy delivering the opinion.
Glover against Commonwealth. sub
mittcd.
johnson against Commonwealth and
Page against Commonwealth. Dismissed
for failure 10 print.
Stoneham against Commonwealth. Ar
gued by W. 4. Jones for plaintiff IL error
and W. G. Preston, T. G. Jones. and the
Attorpey-Genoral for Commonwealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
DAVIS Elected I'm uenrico.

Mr.. Joseph B. Davis is not only certainly
elected to the House Of Delegates from
Eenrico county. but the official count IN
creases his majority over Mr.. 7. +. Taylor,
the Republican nominee. from y, as shown
from the unofficial returns. TO SO.
The commissioners met nj noon yester-
dey in the Office of Commonwealth s-Attor-
uey Thomas. at the county courthouse.
and canvassed the returns. Messrs. X. l..
Harrison, Henry Voegler, and George W:
Randall were the only three members OF
the board present. and these acted without
their two associates. Messrs. William II.
Sands. II. NJ. Smith. Jr., and Joseph u.
Davis were present IN the interest OF the
Democrats and Mr.. J. W. Southward, the
county chairman, represented the interests
of the Republican party.
There were irregularities IN the returns
from three precincts. including Shumaker's
where the registration-book Ks were not r.
ceived until some time after the polls
opened and the oaths Of the judges and
names Of voters were written on pages OF
paper. but it was manifest that the returns
we're fair 10 all, and they were counted.
pEcTffr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
CARPETS
COMFORTABLES.

but while the weather u favorable The msrksS
prices are Of ssAnd.sitli. Now Il tne unA
< Fair f comiorsabls can be Ead tor sse.
A better quality siig:
Extra good quality tl-ts:
Thus tho prizes range upwards 70 she nae kidegs
down 81 tlasS-sith general per eeat od
tho usual price poSB
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
THE suNDAY-MoRNlNe RIOTERS.
Ten out Of Twenty Held TO Account for
Cuffs Death.

Ten men will be held responsible for the
killing of Spot CluH IN IenrlcO county
about 1 O'Clock last Sunday morning.
At least eight persons have been sent on
tothe grand jury and warrants are out Tor
two others who are supposed to nave beeh
the principals in the affair.
The trouble occurred at the house Of
Lima Fields on the Blanton farm about
four miles from the city. and the rioters
had spent the earlier hours OF the night IN
hilaritv at % sOclable.
The inquest was begun Monday and was
concluded at the county courthouse yes
tordav by Justice Iiller, acting AS coroner.
Squire Atlce was associated with hlm.
Among the witnesses examined yesterday
WAS Or. }. ID. Warriner. who made the
p0s-mOriem on young Cuffs body.
The testimony WAS IN the main the same
as the account published IN Tuesday,
Diypdfcb aud showed that the row was the
outcrowth of an old feud which has eX-
isted for many months between what are
known as tho Brook and Tinslie gangs or
clubs The Brook crowd is reported to
have made the attack on the Ilnslie crowd
and the dead man was a member OF the
former.
PRISONFBs AND COUNSEL.
There were eighteen prisoners yesterday,
a. follows;
John Cooper, Joseph Claiborne, Jr.,
Robert Robertson. George Timberake,
Edward kecley. Vernon Robinson, Daniel
Gaines Jacob Green, Washington Green
Dennis Washington, John stokes Joseph
Robertson. Cary Henderson, Edmund Har-
ris. Jack Wade, Miles Quarles, James Ores
ham. and Thomas Smith.
The four last named were arrested 10y
Constable NeuTohr yesterday morning.
Smith lives IN HeuricO and the other three
in Hanover. -.
The counsel in the case were Judge Wad-
dill. Mr George p. Haw, W. b. Allison,
Esq., Giles b. Jackson, and James Hayes.
TIKI JURY's VERDICT.
The evidence before the COroner's III
quest WAS concluded about O'Clock, anu
TIE Jury. after a retirement OF an hour ana
n half. brought in the following verdict;
I'VE. the jury. find from the evidence
before US hat Spot Cluf came 90 his death
bv strokes from some blunt instrument IN
tho hands Of mob consisting OF Nelson
Miles. John Cooper, Joseph Claiborne. kO-
nert Robinson. Ircyihan Banks. Daniel
Cannes. Edward Kelley. Warner Robinson,
Ben CiuG. ST.. Thomas Smith, and others.
"lSionedl ~ /. Burton .f0reman). 4. j.
Hand. ". 4. Hammond, W. ". Ihler,
q. II. Ellis. and Ii. n. Walton"
rxAMINArIoN WAIVED.
Examination was waived IN all OF these
cases. and al Of the prisoners were sent 10
ja,l except Kelley. Claiborne, smith, anu
Garner. who were bailed III the sum OF SiOO
for their appearance on the second Mon
dag iu November
Nelson Miles and Trevilian Banks have
not yet been canght. The former IS said 10
have inflicted tine fatal blow, ana mas been
reported dead several times, but none OF
these rumOIs have been traced 10 any re-
liable source.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
10 HONOR Their CHIEF.
Supreme Arch Weber to be Entertained by
His Brethren Here.

The combined Druids of Richmond and
Manchester Will give a grand public enter
tainment on November ilth at 7. VI. at
Old Market Hall in honor Of the visit here
of Adam Weber, of Dayton. Ohio, supreme
Arch of United Ancient Order of Druiddss OF
the United States. There will be speaking
bv Noble Grand Arch J. A. Lipscomb, OF
Manchester. in behalf of State Grand
Grove, by supreme Arch Weber, of the
United States supreme Grove. and by Rev:
William II. Christian, of Hampton late OF
Manchester
On Tuesday the 18th the supreme Arch
will be shown around the city. In the eve
ming AT SIS o'clock he viii be escorted TO
StOnewall Grove Hall. corner of Fifth and
Marshall streets, where the installation of
officers of Monroe Grove will take place,
and Monroe Grove will then confer de-
grees on several new members. After. the
closing of the Grove banquet will be
giyen in honor Of the supreme Arch at
ihon's Hall. Seventeenth and Nam streets,
where Nil Druids holding tickets will be
admitted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08

Goodyear. Cook 4 Dillon's Minstrels
will begin their engagement at the Acade-
nv tonight. There is no doubt OF the
above company being well remembered IN
this city. as last season they played an en-
qagemert Of week in the Music Hall
during the Exposition, at which time they
gave great satisfaction.
The company is said TO be much i'm
proved since then, and they will be
greeted no doubt by good houses.
They have a matinee Saturday and close
their engagement on Saturday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
EIchmond rIremcn In Pctersburg.

Our fremen did noble work in Peters
burg yesterday .,
The telegram from the Cocliade City
asking help OF our department was re-
ceived about o'clock and at 4:25 Chief
Engineer Fuller, superintendent Thomp-
son. of the Fire-Alarm and Police Teie-
graph, with Engine No. and TWENTY-FIVE
men. were at the depot ready to load.
After great struggle the steamer was got
on the cars. At thirteen minutes to
o'clock the fremen left Richmond. The
train was stopped at Chester at 6:iO o'clock
by order of the train dispatcher, and the
fremen we're delayed there fifty minutes
and did not reach Petersburg until 7:i5
o'clock. by which time the home force had
gotten the fire under control, and the Rich
mond firemen had no occasion to remove
their fire apparatus from the cars: They,
however, repaired 20 the scene OF conila-
grafton and helped to battle the fire as
much rs possible. go.
President Frischkorn, of the Board fFiro
Commissioners. also went over 20 Peters
burg. Our fremen reached Richmond on
their return about o'clock yesterday after
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Property Transfers.

The following deeds Of bargain and sale
were recorded yesterday in the office of
the Chancery Court of Richmond
Il. w. Hounihan TO James J. Burke. inte-
rest in the Parlor Saloon under St. Claire
Hotel and property therein. $500.
The Virginia Home Insurance Company
10 Thomas j. Moncure. 22s4 feet on the
north side Of Broad street between Twelfth
and College. S2,G25.
VIII admitted TO probate: Hannah Doyle
qualified as Administrative of Isaiah Doyle,
deceased. Bond SlOC, with Edward Brown
40. 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Industrial Festival at Second Baptist
Churcit.

The vestry of this church was scene of
festiyity and enjoyment yesterday after.
toon and last night. The young ladies of
the church are holding an industrial festi-.
val. with a view TO some improvements of
the auditorium. A series of tastetully-
arranged booths appear in the western part
OF the yestry. Each booth has its oo;e'ie OF
girls at work and represents o day Of the
week. These are STYLED Monday. or
Washing Day" TUESDAY or Ironing,
Day" Wednesday or Darning- Day."
THURSDAY or Reception, Day fridayo or
Cooking Saturday OF Cleaning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08

He was followed by Rev. Dr. l. n.
Ftancer. who gave brief rfsuaf of the
history of the American Church Missionary
Society, which was attentiyely listened 10.
After The collection the Bishop closed with
PRAYER and bencdictiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Io. 194 Sd. Ande street. MontreaI, Cana

In the Chancery Court Yesterday decree
was made granting a divorce to Georgia
Ella Terry from her husband, c. g., Terry.
The ground upon which the couple were
divorced was abandonment Of the wife by
the husband.
Terry is not now a resident of the state;
Mrs Terry lives on east Main street ana
conducts "A small store.
In the Circuit Court of Henrico yester-
day Mrs. Bertha Miller, through her coun-
sci. Mr.. W. II. Beveridge. instituted SUIT
for divorce from her husband, Robert &.
Miller. Desertion of the wife by the hus-
hand is The rronnd OF complalnt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
CITY Circuit Court.

The Jury in the case OF Simeon A. Shea
rs. A. W. CARRIER for IS 900 damages for al
legged malicious prosecution being still un-
able TO agree upon verdict was on yes
terday discharged and the case continued
on the docket.
John III. Dinneen rs. II. II. Duncanson.
Judgment by the court in favor of the
nlaintih for ~ O27
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
rx-poi,cewap o,Connor Dead.

Mr.. Peter O'COnnor died at 3 o'clock yes
terdav morning at his residence, No. 2l00
east Main street, in the forty-sixth year OF
his age. Deceased. who was a native of
County Longford Ireland, had been a
respected citizen Of Richmond for num-
bar of years and was au ex-member OF the
CITY police force. His funeral will take
place from St. Patrick's church at 2o'clock
This afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08

Day. Refreshments are served and \
variety Of entertainments follow one
another
A musical programme was given in con-
nection with the festival-songs By the
choir and instrumental solos by Mr.
Shepard Webb aud Miss Brown.
This afternoon at 4 O'clock there VIII DC
a special entertainment for the children.
At 8 o'clock the festival proper opens with
freah affracfiong
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Politics and Busiress.

The Fulton Democratic Club will meet
tonight in Donahoe's Hall TO close up
their campaign affairs.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the club a citizens meeting will be held IN
the hall TO take action with reference TO
the poor street-car service III Fulton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Hon. John :. Wise.

This gentleman is expected in Richmond
to-morfow morning. He had an engagement
TO be here to-day. but telegraphed a friend
that he had been detained by important bu-
siness and would be here Saturday; ltwas
rumored on the street yesterday afternoon
that Captain Wise would speak before the
Ants in Clay Ward tonight, but the Dis
patch is assured that his visit here Is to be
entirely ON private business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Tho Catholic Congress.

The Catholics in Richmond feel a deep
interest in the Congress soon to be held in
baltimore, and this city will be well repre-
sented at that great church Gathering.
Secretary Cayanaugh, of the Me(iill .Catho-
lie Union, informs the Dispatch that no
delegates have been elected from Rich
mond and that none Will be, but that any
Catholic holding a ticket from the Bishop
of his diocese will he admitted to all OF
the sessions Of the Congress and enjoy all
of the rights of the body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
AT THE CAPITOL OFFICES.
Colonel Bigger Selecting Seats for Mem
bers of the House-PersOnal.


The most of the State officials who went
TO their homes to vote have returned ana
are busy at their desks.
Colonel }. Bell Bigger, the Clerk Of the
House of Delegates, was busy yesterday
with reports of clerks of courts and an
swering letters from members, and attend
irg TO personal requests Of those who ask
him to mark seats for them in the hall OF
the House. Many seats have been so
marked.
lie was also getting ready by having the
ioint rules in shape for the government OF
the two houses when in joint assembly to
declare who are elected Governor. Lieu
tenant-Govcrnor, and Attorney.General,
This Joint assembly Will probably meet
on December 9th, the second day OF the
session but these officers do not enter
upon the discharge of their duties until
January 1, lsI.
Senator J. n. Stubbs, of Gloucester, and
j. T. Lawless. ESD, senat0r-elect from the
Portsmouth district; ). +. Ryan, delegate
elect from LoudOun. and j. F. Milligan, ESQ.,,
an earnest and enthusiastic Democratfrom
Portsmouth, were among the visitors TO
the Capitol Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Monetary Beauty.

There is at least an unique feature at the
ladies fair now being held at Corc9ran
Hall. All young fathers have 1t IN Their
power to gain distinction for their on
spring. A prize is TO be given TO the pret;;
tiest baby in the city, beauty TO be judged
by the amount. paid into the treasuFy uf tba oa
vouthful aspirants. All should. come ia
time aud help with their pocket-books the
cause of their own particular stars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
The Libby-HiIi Monument.

Colonel w. r. Cutshaw received letter
yesterday from Mr.. Moses Ezekiel. the
sculptor, stating that he was at work on
the preliminary model Of the statue for the
monument to be erected on Libby hiii 70
the memory of the Confederate soldiers
and sailors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Grnnd nirisinn SONS of Tempcrance.

The annual meeting of the Grand Division
of tho Sons Of Temperance will be held at
Smiths Hall, Fifth between Broad and
Marshall streets. tonight at 8 o'clock. All
past officers and members OF divisions are
expected TO be present.
A banquet viii be given to the visiting
grand officers at Antonis at 10S o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
THE SUPREME COURT.
Decision Yesterday Ia an Atlantic and
DaHYiile Case.


All the members Of the Supreme Court
Of Appeals were on the bench yesterday
With the exception OF Judge Richardson,
and the following opinions were delivered
Taylor aud ais. against Supervisors oit
Greenesyiile county. From the Circult
Court OF the city of Petersburg. Affirmed
Judse Hinton delivering the opinion.
The object Of this suit (Which was
restrain and enjoin the Board OF super
Yls'ss Of Greenesyille county from issuing
the bonds Of the county TO the Atlantic
and Danyille Railway Company IN part
payment of an alleged subscription Of the
county 70 the capital stock OF the SAID raii-
ROAD company, and the grounds upon when
The injunction was askediwere: First, that
The order Of the County Court OF sad
county, entered at lis October term. 1882,
ordering an election 10 be held 70 take the
ssnse Of the voters Of the county upon SAID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
EPISC0PALIAN WORK
WHAT THEY ARE poINeAT HOME AND
ABROAD.
M.etine at 81. James Church Last Night
Addressed by Distinguished
Speakers.

Inc American Church Missionary Society
met in So. James church yesterday at
Pm. After brief religious services Bishop
White called il 70 order.
Among the other clergy present were
Bishop Pc,or.in. Of West Virginia; Rev.
Drs William A. Newbold, general secretary
Of the Executive Committee: John b.
Newton. j. :. Stone. A. Elwyn, G. j.
Gibson (of Petersburg, James Gram
mar. n. q. Dashiell, r. Powcrs; Rev.
Aicssrs. d. G. +. Davis, lewis ". Bur
ton. ". l.. Grevatt Gordon Smeade,
{. J. 5. Mayo. -, d: Randolph; HHenTy
Slarp. p. Nash J. B. Fuusten, Il. 4. Good
WIN. s. S. Hcphron, }. Green Shackelford.
yvcYard Meade. George Summeryllle. II.
d. jackson. Frank Page, and others. Rev.
/. 49, Burton was elected secretary OF the
society pro i7a.
pr. NoNboll. the general secretary of
The Executive Committee. read letters
from vs1o2s promihcnt me. 'Hi'i".ii,ls .i.a'S
the csuse OF thor absence. Among the,e
vere Rev Dr. ". /. Watkins. Henry i.
James, and others.
RfroRTs.
Tho secretary then read the minutes OF
N.r last meeting. which tookplace IN wash
,,rf.n. au! followed with the tmrtieth
annual report IF the society.
o.. report emphasized the importance
rf fIrv.rk of tho society IN preaching
ia. nrlamcntal doctrines OF the Gospel
30 i.r. missionaries ia nearly every state
aad fcrr.tory IN the United states. 1t has
els. done work IN Havti, Mexico, and Is
now latorinyln Cuba and Brazil TO the
lqtf.rllsce the Rev Messrs. Morris aud
knsoiyug have rerrnl,y peeh Sgnt gi 20 iy ny
ihe tonnNaiIop Oh 'ue Ni,u'3 -. ,,,e1
iH ,u' u, '"-' nm I'm -, 60, r',,l.rt ,vae
The Ike uil'c comm t''y ,IrcioI. "'s
ioii '"od u' 'he I''''"e "i ,uD &c
repcr. showing gratifying s'"'o oi
finances. .-.....--
h1ho, 1--WE o"NMI''Ls' 'l'.''.i. A..
On motion the constitution oi the so
clrtf was chahleN $50 4s 10 n"sr 49,
ciergFm"n ana Twelve IHyhl'h on 'ho LA-
ocuiNe committee.
CrEA.
on motion Of Dr. G.. J. Gibson, Of
Petersburg. Va. a vote ot thanks was ten
dor,d hv thc society 90 Bishop Whitaker
f.r rit. thoroueh study Of the missions IN
Gula and bis interesting report thereon.
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ii, IHI'il i, wa. .-.-4 Ia ,,olo to
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ln Il.L n'" ''l nordiol s,rn
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Inc mecl nS was lheh op,nStu "F
BISHOP Whltte Tor general conference
ou nls-i IONS.
Az mght large cGnefestv,t.i,on,. ass,i i "IS" B
~ th' rhnrDh. hl9H"pS "Ilu'iS ~ n"it i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
Struck with n Hammer.

The city ambulance was called TO the Rich
mond Locomotive and Machine-Works
at 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon to attend
one of the white operatives there who re-
celved severe cut on the head by being
struck with hammer. The physician III
charge sewed up the wound and the patient
was taken home. at the corner Of Thirtieth
and Franklin streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-08
SAVED FROM DEATH.
Simon Walkers Sentence COMMITTED to
Twenty Years in Prison.

Simon Walkers Sentence COMMITTED to
Twenty Years in Prison.
Simon Walker, the negro boy who has
been under sentence of death IN CHESTER
field county jail for several months, Will
not be hanged to-day.
Governor Lee has cOmmuted the punish
ment 20 twenty years in the penitentiary.
Walker has been three times reprleyed.
Judge ClOptOn sentenced him 20 be hanged
on the 90th of last August. The Governor
was petitioned TO commute the death SEN
tence 10 Imprisonment, and in order TO in
form himself Of all the facts of the case he
repri-ed Walker to September 9th.
NEW FACTS.
In the mean time Mr.. f. S. Robinson.
the condemned boys counsel. represented
to Governor Lee that if Il further reprieye
could be made new evidence would be pro-
duced which would have an important
bearing on the case.
Walker was then reprieved to October
18th.
THE GovERNoB's VISIT.
New petitions for Executive clemency
and new facts in the case were presented
TO tine Governor and he determined to visit
the jal and see the prisoner for himself.
He went to Chesterfield Courthouse on Oc-
tober 9th and had talk with the con-
demned boy. Walker told the Governor
very reasonable story as to how be came to
commit the crime.
Upon his return TO the city the Governor
granted further reprieve TO November
Sth. as he wanted ample time to consider
all the facts presented 70 him.
THE PETITIONS.
The petitions for commutation OF sem
tence represented that Walker was very
young boy; that he was exceedingly lgno..
rant and had not proper appreciation OF
his crime and its penalties.
The colored people took great interest In
the case, and all their ministers IN TINS sec;
tion called on the Governor IN body and
asked that the boy be imprisoned rather
than hanged.
The petition was also signed by the
grandparents and the mother OF the little
girl who was assaulted and by her uncle
and aunt, who are her only living relations.
IL was also signed by ten of the Jurors who
tried the case and by numerous other good
citizens of Chesterfield.
SENTENCE coxMUTED.
The Governor carefully considered the
matter in all its bearings and Yesterday
commuted the sentence to twenty years IN
the State prison.
The prisoner did not testify at his trial.
When ne was seen by the Goyernor-and IN
the full belief that he was to die the next
day-he made statement which differed