Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-17
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
How Murderer Bond Received the News
Of His Respite-Notes.
Correspondence oil The Evening Star

now Muruerer BOND Received the News
Of His Respite-Notes.
Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, February II. 1898.
Gov Brown having granted a respite in the
case of William Bond, the murderer of
Margaret Cephas, changing the time for the
execution Of the prisoner from today until the
14th Of April next, the sheriff yesterday in
formed Bond of the fact Bond received the
news with the same apparent indifference
which has characterized his actions
throughout the entire proceedings Before ac-
quainting him with the fact that he had
longer lease of life the sheriff asked him If he
was prepared to die and received the answer
that he was no better prepared now than he
mad been or than he expected to be In the
future. The respite was granted at the request
OF judges Lynch and Vinson OF the circuit
court, who had previously caused exsmina-
ton OF the doomed man to be made by Drs.
Maddox and Anderson, and who reported the
prisoner to be Of very low order
OF intellect, bordering on idiocy. 1t
Is reported that soma feeling has
been manifested in the vicinity in which the
murder was committed and where Bond was
well known at the efforts being made to save his
neck. 1t Is said there that since a small boy he
has shown vicious disposition, and while not
considered particularly bright was certainly re-
sponsible for his acts. Sheriff Fairall is very
indignant at a report that has been circulated
In various parts Of the county to the effect that
ne had offered $3.50 to any one who would take
his place at the execution and also that he
would resign his Office sooner than hang the
prisoner. He pronounces all such reports alb
solutely false, and says he will certainly fulfill
his duty. although very unpleasant one.
An effort is being made to organize cavalry
regiment in this county to attend the inaugural
ceremonies on the 4th Of March, and for this
purpose meetings have been called in the sew
eral districts tomorrow to select delegates to
meet here on Tuesday next to perfect the or
ganization by the election of q chief marshal,
aids, &c. 1t is proposed to have SIG men in
line to represent the democratic majority in
the county
In the case Of the condemnation Of the land
OF Geo. W. Ray and others for the use of the
metropolitan Southern railroad the court has
overruled the exceptions taken and confirmed
the award made by the jury of condemnation
Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the circuit court to the following par
ties: Henry G. Wood and Mary A. Hpkins,
VIM. Scherer and Kate Curtin, Enoch S. Wat
kins and Many E. Moxley.
On Saturday evening from to O'Clock a
reception will be given by Mr.. and Mrs. L. L.
Nicholson at their residence, this place.
VIM. Busey, colored man of this place. had
both of his legs broken Tuesday by a heavy
stone falling on him while at work on the new
railroad bridge over Rock creek. He was re-
moved to Washington hospital for treatment
Cards have been issued for the marriage at
Anderson. Ind, on the 23d instant, of DR.. s.
Caaby Wilson. formerly OF this place. and Miss
Anna Gertrude Schater of the former town.
At recent meeting of the Literary Circle Of
Potomac at the residence of Mr.. Sylvester C.
Jones the following officers were chosen: Dun
bar Clagett president; Miss Lena Jones' vice
president; Miss Nellie Alder, secretary; Miss
Ethel Clagett, treasurer; John Jones. editor. A
lengthy program of literary exercises was rem
dered.
The pupils of the public school at Comus will
give an entertainment on the 22d instant in
honor Of Washington's birthday. drama has
been prepared for the occasion, in addition to
drills, music, &c.
convention of those interested in tho i'm
provement of the public roads of the county
has been called to meet here on Thursday, 23d
instant.
The Town Hall at this place was Tuesdavnieht
the scene OF a large and brilliant Assemblage,
the occasion being a hop by the pupils Of the
dancing academy Of Miss Edie Waring and a
large number OF invited guests. The hall was
handsomely decorated with bunting and pre-
sented beautiful appearance. Dancing COM
menced at $3.50 and continued until the early
hours OF the next morning. The handsome
aid varied toilets of the ladies elected much
admiration, and the whole affair was of such a
character as to form fitting close to the gay
season. Among those present were the follow
ing: Misses Lula Stewart, Mamie Becker,
BERTHE Poore and Amy Rabbit of
Washington; Miss Nichols, Frederick;
Misses Schuckers, Oakmont; Emma Best,
Germantown; Ethel Eagle, Gaithersburg;
Mariel Fisher, Miss Breadv, Potomac:
Edie Warning, Rose. Kate and Hattie CIagett,
Nora and Pauline Rabbit, Lille Davis, Clara
Griffith, Emma England. Rose. Mary and
Lavinia Wagner, Laura Bradley, Helen Ricketts,.
Mary Nlagruder. Lille Knott, Valetice Flack.
Miss Hardy. Katie Carr. Bliss Edmonston,
Daisy and Frances Kelchner. Ietta Ricketts,.
Mesdames Talbot. Carr, Eastburn, Wagner.
Viett, Fowler. Taylor Dowden. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Eabbitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ricketts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Trundle, Messrs Ralph
and Charles Jones. Charles and Joseph Clagett,
William King, Carey Kingdom, Dorsey Trun-
die, John H. Nichols, Edward Meem, NJ.
Lloyd. Edgar Wooton, Albert and
Charles Viett, Martin Best, John and
Cecil Gather. Harry Frost, George Hicks,
H. C. Fields, Edw. Robey, Jas. Kechner.
Brooke Edmonston, J. Wagner. Stephen Selby.
7. Stonestreet. Harry Bouic, Leonard Nichol-
son. Chas. Hogan. VIM. Trail. Dr. r. C. War
field, j. W. Kelchner. W. H. Rabbit, A. A.
Grant. Wallace and Frank Ricketts,, Eddie
England, G. Fisher Geo. Kelchner Bradley
Carr, Thos Offutt. Thos. Clagett of the county
and Edw. Larkins of Martinsburg, W. Va
S. A. NJ.