Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
WITH THE JURY YET.
uifd 70 Reach an Agreement In the
G0ld.BriCk Casa
WILL NOT PURSUE THE CONTESTS.
Tho Democratic Committee ADOPT
RESOLUTIONS with Reference 10 Mr..
Anderson's ChRrgcs-Yndepcnde
VIII Run-Chnrgcd with Assault.

uh'u tomorrow morning in the hope
That an agreement may be arrived at.
The court met three times yesterday
70 receive the Jury's decision. but each
ume the reply came that more had been
enected. After being sent to their rooms
In the morning the jury called in the
Snerin and sent out their request for an
interview with Judge Wickham. The
Court declined TO grant the desired pri-
vate audience. and ordered that the jury
be called in. In reply TO the formal query
Have you agreed upon verdict? ?" "a mo-
notonous Eve have not" came from the
jury-box. the foreman adding in low
tone something 10 the effect that he
didn't see any immediate prospect OF their
reaching state OF harmony.
Shortly after cour, opened Sheriff Solo
mon cleared the space outside the railing
by the Judges instructions. Judge
Wickhsm explained 10 the spectators
That this was done 10 guard against n
possible collapse OF the toists supporting
the flooring which timbers were partly
burned In the fire that started in the
basement from some unknown cause Sc
veral months ago While the crowd
were anNiously awaiting and hoping for
an announcement OF the result John
Fisher. the Canton, Ill, farmer. who has
all during the trial been regarding the
prisoner and his friends always from a
distance, appeared in the crowd. lie
crossed the room 10 where Parker alias
Smith was sitting shook hands with him.
and babe him good-by. He repeated the
hand-shak!ng process with Bookmaker
Emery. saying that he had to leave at
once. and departed.
late in the evening Judge Wickham.
being satisfied that no verdict would be
reached last night, adjourned court until
Monday at 10 O'Clock. and expressed the
hope that the twelve men would BY that
time be able 70 arrive at conclusion.
The Jurors are at the Exchange hotel.
WILL NOT PUSH CONTESTS.
The final meeting of tho Henrlco Demo-
cratic Committee with reference TO the |
CO.. ests made by three Of the defeated |
candidates in tho recent primary was |
held az the county courthouse yesterday |
OF noon. and II was decided 10 allow the /
nominations as originally announced 10 |
stand.
Neither Of the contestants was repre-
scented by counsel. but letters from
Messrs. George Z. Anderson. Caskie j..
Smith. and J. ". Taylor. the contesting
candidates. declining 10 continue the con-
test or 70 urge their claims further were
read. and on these the action or the
committee was based.
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published in the Dispatch. made certain
allegations which might be construed 70
reflect on the committe. and IN reply |
T. this the following was adopted;
Whereas. the HenriCo County Demo-
cratic Committee from the day on which
the date OF the recent primary election |
Yves agreed upon W 10 the day upon
which IL was held devoted all OF their
energies aud what ability they possessed.
towards having fair and honest election;
AMI.
whereas. no evidence having been | ,
presented 10 this committee. other than ,
the allegations Of interested parties and
newspaper publicotio based upon re- !
ports Of irresponsible persons that SAID
election was other than lair and honest:
therefore q
Resolved. That this committee has ;
heard with surprise and Indignation the ,
letter Of Mr. George l.. Anderson, and re-
yei the charge that they have in any way
C1nuivcf at OF endorsed fraud, and de-
Sire 10 put upon record that the said
Anderson IS the only person UP 10 The g
present tine who has admitted that he :
purchased votes in said election.
The resolution Of the committee OF o
which Mr.. Anderson complains was pass
e IL good faith. and with an honest de-
Sire % give him an opportunity 10 show q
the frauds OF which he complains. and 10 :
which he admits that be was party.
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opportunity given him this committee
hold themselves blameless in the premises. |
INDEPENDENTS MAY RUN.
Twenty-three county men-Republicans. v
popuhsts and others not in sympathy | !,
with the Henrico Democracy, met in
room over Botto's Place. near the court =
house. yesterday 10 consider the matter | -
81 putting an independent ticket in the -
nold. Or. X ~ Patterson. presided q
w "A |
in which he urged that nominations be | IL
made. he said that there was a feeling ! >
OF unrest among the voters Of the county.
and that many would not support the
straight Democratic ticket.
Nr. W. \. Smith moved 10 e, ITO
nominations DR.. Patterson and his son, "
Mr. A W. Patterson. opposed this course | IL
Is ineXpedient. and expressed strong dis
satisfaction with the existing conditions q
In the county Mr.. Smith again spoke q
Ia advocacy OF nominating ticket. and | a
Il vote being demanded II was decided |
10 nominate.
Mr. John T. Joness name was mention 2
ed Tor the ireasurership. but he declined c
the nomination. Some time elapsed and | =
DR. Patterson was asked If he would &C a
cont the nomination, and replied that 1t
was out OF the question.
Nr. Archer Patterson then asked that |
q reconsideration Of the decision to nomi- q
nate a ticket be had which was agreed o
q, and. another vote being taken, the $
meeting decided TO make no nominations. d
NJ. Inn Carter announced his intention q
Of running independently for the super n
v.sorship OF Fairfield. There will probably @
b. a fun Independent ticket. \
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. r
Thomas Green (colored), an employee k
OF Yarbroughs tobacco factory. is in the | ?
county jail on the serious charge OF
crlminally assaulting Hester Jane stew
art. the nlne-year-old daughter OF Isaiah |
Stewart. a colored man who works at q
knney's factory.
IL was alleged by Stewart who gave Il
the information 20 Magistrate Thomas (,
on which the warrant was issued, that p
the offence was committed last Thursday u
night. Green lived With Stewart on Car q
rington street beyond the city limits. V
Thursday night the childs parents were b
~ church. and Stewart claims that Green a
then took advantage % their absence and
committed the assault. The accuses was
committed 20 3aii for further hearing.
The child Is said TO be in a precar!ous
condition.
LUCINDA II DISCHARGED. =,
Lucinda Leroy. the colored woman who n
was charged with cruelty beating little Il
Mary Catherine Whitley. was before | cl
Magistrate Lewis yesterday. and was | II
discharged. The child is stlll held by 81
Commonwealth's-Attor Sands. the 81
NpHaaN hNNtAs EihNtA ErE over 70 MIN, | Il
aud the Court will finally dispose OF her
either Tuesday or Wednesday next. Sc
veral ladies have indicated their viii
llngness 10 adopt the bright little girl.
Miss Katie Griggs birthday Party. le
There WAS a delightful party given ri
Friday nigh, ia honor OF Miss Katie u
Grgg's sixteenth anniversary. Miss %
Maud Kemp and Mr.. Eddie B0ze presided III
al the plano Those present were: es
Misses Matte Harmon and sister. Mamie 81
Han, Mamie Sinnot. Mamie Burnett. Eva ne
Garter Maud iurdon. Lula and Gracy ba
Einns Katie Grigg. Maud Kemp. Circle
Baokins. Alma CotJrell. Lottle HAYWARD
ana Rosa Hilliart. OF King william;
Messrs. A. GIN. l.. Robertson. 5. Johnson be
J. Luck. J. Beaziey G.. Lamb. w. Cot ni
uell. j.. Alien. II Mnnfacne I -. | IL.