The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22
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LAINID0lV P.AR RI
Was Serving a Term Of Two Years
for Shooting His Cousin.
MUCH INTEREST IN THE CASE.
Other Pardons Granted-Governof
Leaves for Home-Will Return
Here About October 1st-Liye
Capitol Notes.

Governor Tyler after a, hard weeks work
left at 9o'clock yesterday morning for his
farm in Pulaski to remain until October
1st, when he will return mere for the win
ter with his family, who nave been spend
ing the summer at Radford. The Gov
ernor will make the opening address be-
fore the National Association Of Bankers
in this city on October %, and will upon
mis- return take up many matters OF State
importance which are now before hl1n
Before leaving yesterday, the Governor
sra rted a conditional pardon TO
5LanGon Parr, of Amherst, con-
WINGED about a year ago OF unlaw-=
full shooting, and sentenced to TWO
years in the penitentiary. The case IS one
Of unusual interest and attracted VIDE
spread attention throughout PIEDMONT VIZ.
GINA while the famous trial was ID pro
gress. About year ago young farr
drove young lady friend to church IN
his buggy, in Amherst county, 10 atteilo
an all-day meeting
SHOT FROM THE REAR.
At the church was his friend and cous-
in. a Young man named SandidSe, with
whom Parr had spent the Saturday nlShl
preceding. During the recess oanoluse
took the young lady for drive, ana farr,
when he heard Of it, became enra5ea, anu
mounted his horse, overlook the coupis
and fired every barrel OF MS piston d.
Sandidge. Two or three OF me snoes
took effect and the life OF youns oano.ose
hung by threads for weeks and weeks.
Finally he recovered, and Parr, upon
trial received a sentence of two years II
the State prison. after a hot legal bateie,
participated in by some OF the finest
criminal lawyers in Amherst and Lynch-
burg. Both the young men are hlgnis
connected and the affair created much
interest4in their section of the State
The pardon was granted by the Gov
erpor upon recommendation OF Tue ooaAo
and the officers of the court who trleo
young Parr.
OTHER PARDONS GRANTED.
James Mullens, of Wise county, was also
condftsonally pardoncd by the Governor
Yesterday He was serving a term for VOL
.untary manslaughter.
Governor Tyler granted a pardon yes
terday to James II. Gentry, Whte
man. who was serving term OF II
months in Jail for shoo,n g ana No iaf Herrr
Gentry was represented by Mr.. harry
G. Glenn and the petition for pardon
was signed by justice Crutchfleld and
other prominent citizens
Governor Tyler has removed the polltl-
cal disabilities OF James Haley, VINO
served a term in the penitentiary from
Lee county, for murder.
1t was stat q at the Cdulol } e>le'N"S
that the Governor, before leaving for home,
indicated his intention Of pardoning VIM.
Craig the .trusty'' on the Capital Square,
as soon as the papers were properly nix
ed up Craig is serving a one year
sentence for unlawful cutting lie is
from Alexandria.
HAD MANY VISITORS.
A number of visitors called at the
Governors office yesterday Among them
49, oft pa=
Carolina Press Association, who We're
accompanied by Mr.. Aud, private secre-
stary of the Governor of South Carolina.
The Governor yesterday appointed Elijah
Tunkhouser, of Rockbridee, and George
T. Mantein of Fairfax; j. w boswell
of Roanoke, and B. f. Terry, OF staun-
ton, notarieS public
Mr. George w. Via, of Elamson, Patrlck
county, has complained to the Governor
that he has been badly treated by some
lawess people. He says that few
nights ago a mob numbering SIX or
more came to his house and kept up
such a vOley of shots that 1t MADE II
almost impossible for myself and fanny
to escape Just as the house was falling
in, we escaped. l receiving a wound
caused by a gun-shot, and my little tour,
year-old daughter received a wound also
NV house and all its contents were burn
ed to the ground. No arrests have yet
been made, as those who know anything
about the matter are afraid to tell what
they know On the same night others
were treated in the same manner.
am a poor man with a large family, and
it leaves me in a destitute condition"
BIDS ARE TIED.
Captain eO'Bannon has been unable thus
far to announce the successful bidders for
the annual State printing, for the reason
that there are several tie bids, and lots
will have to be cast by the bidders
Among those who called at the Library