Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
DID NOT ASK BAIL.
LEWIS BOOKER NOT RENEWING HIS
BAIL BOND GOES TO JAIL.
His Counsel Ask That Q Guard OF Honor
DO DetaIicd-Triai Fixed for
juno 18th.

For the second time since his arrest
Lewis Booker Is in Jail. He made his APP
pearance in the Hastings Court yesterday
something over two hours after the time
set. and making no motion for a renewal oil
bail was remanded TO the custody OF Ser
geant Epps.
Quite a number of people were in the
courtroom ut IL o'clock yesterday morn
ING. the time set for hearing the motion
for renewal of the bail bond.
little after 12 o'clock the accused, his
counsel. and his uncle, Mr.. Il. w. Richard
son. entered the City Hall and went to the
Fncineer's Office, where they remained IN
consultation for quite a while. Later on
they were Joined by Major Stringfellow'
also of the defence.
BOOKER SURRENDERED.
Az ten minutes past o'clock the party
came into court. Booker llmped little,
but beyond this was apparently In the pest
Judge Marshall opened the proceedings
by informing the Judge that the accused
was present TO enter his appearance In &c
cordance with his Dail-bond.
Major Stringfellow said OF course the de;
fence was not ready to GO into trial, ana =
he Cl0 not suppose Iilo pEOoCNObAOAN~SAA -
to do so at that time.
Commonwealth's-Att Smith e1-
pressed his readiness 10 proceed.
At this Major Stingfellow stated the de-
fence WAS not prepared and would there
fore ask continuance.
Judge Witt consented to this, saying
that it was necessary to have 1t appear on
whose motion the postponement was had.
He was satisfied from the testimony OF Or.
Gordon that the physical condition OF the
accused would not admit of trial being
gone into at this particular time.
SETTING A DAY.
Judge Witt suggested that it would be
necessary to continue the case to some
specific day. A calendar was consulted
and the 10th of June was mentioned: Ihls
was objected to, being the date set for the
observance of memorial-day in Norfolk;
which will be attended by many Richmond
people.
Mr.. Smith recommended the 18th, which
will fan on Monday. 1t was, he said, de-
sirable to have the trial late IN the term;
when all other business would be disposed
of. Monday was good day to begin on
as there was no telling how long it would
take to get jury. This date was agreed TO.
WANTED A GUARD.
Judge Witt inquired if the defence wish
ed 10 submit motion for bail.
Replying to this Judge Marshall said no
had expected DR.. Gordon to be present
and testify to Booker's physical condition.
He would suggest that the Court might de-
tail a guard to keep watch over him 50
that he might not have TO go to jail.
Judge Witt at once responded that he
had no authority to comply with this re-
quest.
deliver him up. ..,
Before leaving the bench Judge Witt
told Messers. Marshall and Stringfellow
that he would be at the courtroom for the
next three or four days in case they wish
ed to submit motion for bail.
Court was then adjourned until IL
o'clock tomorrow morning.
DRIVEN TO JAIL.
For a few moments after adjournment
the prisoner was engaged in writing let
ter. When this was done, he. his uncle
Major richardson, and Deputy-Sergeant
Ferneyhough entered q carriage at tho
CapltoLstreet entrance. Although the ac-
cused walked with difficulty, he assisted
Major Robert Stiles, who Is on crutches
from an attack of rheumatic govt, to de-
scend the stairs.
Word was given the driver TO. stop at
the store corner Tenth and Broad streets,
that some cigars might be purchased. This
was done. and Mt halt-past o'clock Booker
was again within the prison walls.