The age-herald., 1898-01-16
TIE OLD STORY \ SAD ONE A Wayward Son and a Tender
 Mother. SENTENCE DAY IN COURT Palyadore and 0'DonnelI, one i8, the Other i9 Years of Age, Receive Sentence
 Judge BiIbrO's Injunction

Yesterday was sentence day in the cir cult court, and the penalty of the law was meted out to those who had been con vIcted by jury of their conntrymen dur ing the week.
 The first prisoner brought before Judge Bilbro was Will Palyadore, who had been found guilty of charge of robbery. the jury fixing his punishment at five years in the penitentiary. Palvadore was charged with the robbery of John Bertrarn, who was knocked down and robbed near the corner of First avenue and Eighteenth street on Nov. 26 last. It was shown in the trial that Palvadore had been playing pool with Bertram during the afternoon and had left the saloon with him. He entered plea of not guilty and endeavored to prove an alabi, stating that he got home that night at o'clock, which was corroborated by his mother, who attended him during the trial. The robbery occurred at Il.
 Judge Bilbro questioned him in regard to his age, which he stated was IS years. He said that his health was bad from dissipa- ton and that he sometimes went to church, but did not own a Bible. With tremor in his voice he added, T have my mott e'."
 There was nothing to do but affirm the sentence of the jury, after which Judge Bilbro said to him.
  trial, listening to the evidence and hearing the arguments of the counsel. She showed that she had Q mothers love for you, and no man can understand or imagine the agony she is now suffering, knowing that her son is being sent away convict When you go to the penitentiary l wish you to read the Bible that will be given you. Think of your mother, and of building up a good character and of being an honorable man when your freedom is regalned. Do !. your term. There Is nothing more sorrow full than to see young man go off to the penitentiary, and l say with all sincerity that l sympathize with you and hope the time may. come when l can sign petition to the governor asking your release"
 After shaking hands with the prisoner Judge Bilbro motioned him to a place in the line.
 Bob ODonnell was the next to stand be- fore the bar.
 He was convicted on a charge of bur- glary and grand larceny in connection with the robbery of the Cincinnati Dye house. He said he was 19 years of age and had served a term in prison for receiving stolen property. He stated that his moth- CT and two sisters were living, and that one of his sisters was going to give him a Bible. In passing sentence upon O'Don- nell, Judge Bilbro said:
 "I am sorry for your mother and si rs, who are doubtless very much grieved this morning, and l hope that you will not again do a thing that will cause them so much sorrow, when your term Is finished. I want you to read your Bible while in prison, and I want you to talk tQ Palva- dore, as you will be with him. of what you have heard this morning Remember, that 1t is the desire of the law and the peo- pie that you be good and that you owe 1t to yourself and your fellow men to lead an honorable life. If you are good and obey your orders promptly and try to profit by what you have learned, the governor may shorten your sentence. The judgment of the court is that you be confined in the penitentiary for fifteen years. The reason l give you such a long term is that you did not profit by the short one which you served"
 As the judge pronounced the sentence the prisoner was visably affected. His face paled and he bowed his head until fl rested on his hands which were folded on the Judges desk Noticing the dlscomfiture of the prisoner, the Judge added: "Remem- Der that If you are good you are liable to regain your liberty at any time" Judge Bilbro also shook his hand.
 The remaining prisoners were sentenced fin the following order:
 Jake Cross, convicted of grand larceny; two years.
 Matte Lane, convicted of grand larceny; two years
 Henry Tut, convicted of larceny; eigh- teen months.
 Charlie Mcspaden, alias Will Fletcher convicted of larceny from dwelling; eigh- teen months.
 As the judge pronounced the last sen tenee, he added that he did not think ie was enough, to which the negro replied. "I do.' He was questioned as to how he came into possession of two names. and re- piled that his father had named him Charlie McSpaden, alias Will Fletcher and that it was all he knew about 1t.
 Don't you feel bad that you took the old lady's money?" asked the judge. q feel lots worse about your giving me eigh- teen months" gruhly replied the negro at which there was laughter throughout the court room.
 In the criminal court only three unfor- funates were before Judge Greene for sem tence. which were imposed as follows:
 Lewis Sftits, ten days.
 Will MciEiroy. twenty days
 John Jackson, twenty days.
 The case of II. D. Warner vs. c. D. Smi- ley assumpst; the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
 Judge Bilbro. who occupied Judge Banks bench during the past week, returned to Centre this morning. During his stay in the city he has gained many friends by his uniform courtesy and dignined bearing in his professional and social intercourse.