The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-12


which he was laboring.
The prosecution then informed the
court that they had eleven instructions
to submit to the jury. They were taken
and perused by the judge, who declared
them legal ard we'll taken with the ex-
ception o. the last, which he overruled.
The counsel for the defense also sab
mitted ten instructions. which were
slightly modified by the Judge and given
to the jury.
When the jury filed out of the court
room there was general murmur of
voices through the court and numerous
conjectures of what the verdict would
bes The wife of the prisoner, who sat
by his side. cast look of suspense at
her husband. Their chances met, and
the man turned uneasily in his chair
and consulted his watch, as if calculat-
ing the moments that he must yet wait
before knowing his fate.
Contrary to the expectations of the
vast crowd, the jury we're out only thirty
three minutes, when the foreman of the
jury knocked on the door of the jury
room, informing the sergeant that they
had agreed.
The clerk called the roll and each
man answered in a clear, firm voice
that seemed to betray the verdict
which none yet know except them
selves.
The Judge said, Gentlemen of the
jury, have you agreedo". The. sus-
pense became narrowing, but when he
asked, What is the verdict" all stood
with bated breath, for they knew not
what; but as the foreman pronounced
in firm voice, Guilty of murder in
first degree" there was murmur Of
relief that seemed i. to pass over the
packed court room, Notwithstanding tho
awful consequences accompanying it,
and in few minutes the room was
empty, the great trial was over and
John Smith stood convicted by jury Of
his countrymen for crime, the penalty
of which is death.
Immediately after the verdict the
counsel for the defense moved to set
aside the verdict and tomorrow was ap-
pointed for hearing the arguments of
tho counsel.
MORE HELP FOR MRS. MABRY.
The Murdered Policeman 8 Remains Taken
to Kidgway,
The friends of the late Officer Thos.
Mabry are working very hard to raise
sufficient money co place his widow and
children in comfortable circumstances,
and their efforts are being crowned with
success.
During his life Mr.. Mabry purchased
farm near his old homo and was MAX
ing stated payments on 1t. At the time
OF his death there was about $500 still
to be paid upon this piece of land and
this money is due at the present time.
II is hoped by the members OF the force
and others interested in the case that
money can be raised to make this paw
ment.
Arrangements are being perfected for
the benefit to be given for the widow.
The event will occur in the Opera House
next Tuesday and a very interesting
program will be prepared. Tickets will
be placed at reasonable figure and the
Opera House will probably be crowded.
1t has been suggested by Mr.. E. b.
Ludwig that the Wholesale and retail
merchants of the city contribute goods
which can be sold at auction at the
Opera House after the entertainment.
Subscriptions are still being received
at The TIMES office. Railroad Police
man j. A. Vest collected S5.G5 from
among the yard employees and brought
this amount into the Office Sunday.
This brought the amount received by
The TIMES up to S42.4O, which was de-
livered to Mrs. Mabry.
The following subscriptions were re-
ceived since Saturday:
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