Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-05
MAY ASK FOR BAIL.

MAY ASK FOR BAIL
1t developed yesterday that the de-
PENDANTS counsel VIII probably ask
bail for him within the next ten days
II Judge Waddill and District Attorney
Allan can come here. This is not de-
creed upon by any means. the defend
ants counsel not being able to state
what they will do in this respect. Judge
Wilcox said yesterday. however, that it
was probable that bail for his client will
be asked. II this should be done, it
would, OF course be necessary to dis
close The line Of defense. which has
been carefully guarded against SO far.
All that Is known Is that the defense
will be justifiablc homicide. and that in
support of this plea the defendant viii
CAIN that his home was destroyed by
the slain man.
Justice Taylor called tho casa aoo,nst
captain Prince in Police Court yester-
day raorning. The defendant was not
present. being represented by judge
Ihomas ii. WILCOX. his counsel. Com
monwealth's Attorney was present re-
presenting the State. AS the United
states authorities had taken charge OF
the case. Justice Taylor. upon motion
of counsel. continued 1t for ten days.
PRINCE IN COURT.
AS stated In yesterdays virglnian-
Pilot. the preliminary hearing before
Bowden was set for IL o'clock yester-
day morning. When that hour arrived
about two hundred persons had gath
cred at the United States custom
house. Very few OF these spectators
expected to see the trial proceed. but
their curiosity was SO grent that even
the opportunity to see the slayer of
Mr.. Cannon was eagerly grasped
A few minutes after IL o'clock Dep
uty Marshal West and Deputy City
Sergeant Thompson arrived with Cap
tain Prince. The trip from the Jail to
the custom house was made in n closed
carriage. Captain Prince first went
into Deputy Marshal Vests Office and
took seat. His counsel. Judge Will
cox. had not arrived. The prisoner
asked about him. He knows he has
TO come. guess he will be here"
Captain Prince said. settling himself in
q chair. A few friends spoke to the
Captain. Flo addressed them pleas
antly.
When in the marshal's office Captain
Prince sat near window. Simply by
turning his head he could look down
upon the spot where he killed his for
mer friend. Charles J. Cannon. twenty
four hours before. Beyond firm ex-
preston that was emphasized by his
demeanor, there was no outward sign
Of the feelings OF the slayer. II was
remarked by many that there was an
absence OF n remorseful look. 1t rather
seemed as If the prisoner believed nc
hud only resented deep wrong.
When he entered the crowded court
room ond took seat In front OF Com
missioner Bowden and between his
counsel. Judge Wilcox. and Hon. r.
7. Thorpe. the latter having only 4 few
moments before been retained. he was
calm. though conscious that every eye
In the room was turned on him.
THE ARRANGEMENT.
Captain Prince. will read the
warrant under which you are brought
here. and you may then enter n plea"
said Commissioner Bowden.
Captain Prince arose from his seat.
Adjusting his spectacles and holding
the warrant in his hand. the Commits
sion-r read the charge against the
prisoner. THAT he. with malice afore-
thought. did kill and murder one
Charles j. Cannon. on the site upon
which the custom house In Norfolk is
built. on the day OF August 3d. 1900"
mot guilty" said Captain Prince,
and he then sat down.
IF Your Honor please" said Judge
Wilcox. rising. II would like to ask
that this hearing be adjourned for ten
days. The defendant is here In Jail. In
| charge of both the United States and