The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-20
ELEVEN PARDONS
BY THE GOVERNOR
The Reasons for Executive
CIemency Stated.
THESE FOR THREE MONTHS
Sentenced for Various Crimes, Strong Petitions
and Other Causes Bring Pardons and
Communications for These
Prisoners,

Prisoners,
Notices of eleven pardons were given
out yesterday, Or rather ten pardons and
one Communication of sentence. In making
these pardons Governor Aycock states in
each case his reasons for so doing.
These pardons are the entire number
issued in the last three months, and are
as follows:
HAS PAID SUFFICIENT.
]. NJ. Harrell, of Surry, convicted No
yember Term, 1901, of affray and fined
$3.50. Pardoned September %, 1902.
Reasons for pardon: This defendant
is pardoned on the recommendation OF
Superintendent ]. H. Allen, S. p Graves,
Solicitor-elect Hon. George NJ. Sparger,
Samuel G. Pace, mayor of Mount Airy
and others. 1t appears that he was fined
$3.50 and has paid SIS of the fine. His
punishment seems sufficient. The re-
mainder of the fine is pardoned.
FOR HIS MOTHERS SAKE.
Oscar Johnson, of Durham, convicted
May Term, 1902, of larceny and sentenced
to one year Durham county roads. Com
muted on November Is, 1902 so that term
shall end December L. 1902.
Reasons for combinations: The SEN
tence OF prisoner is committed so his
Imprisonment shall end December 1, 1902
The prisoner was convicted of larceny
from his mother. His mother earnestly
asks for his Communication. She believes,
and / hope, that the punishment already
suffered may reform the prisoner. At
any rate the larceny was from the mother
and she asks for the Communication. 1t is
granted.
FOR HUMANITY'S SAKE.
Samuel Hayden, of Rowan, convicted OF
larceny at the November term, 1900, and
sentenced to three years in the State
prison. Pardoned November is, 1902.
Reasons for pardon: This man is par
doned mainly on account of his i'll health
1t is represented to me, and his personal
appearance indicates the same, having
seen him recently, that this man is Sc
riously affected with pulminary consump-
ton. His friends have raised sufficient
money to buy him a ticket to Santa Fe,
New Mexico, where he goes Immediately
upon his release in an effort to prolong
his life. 1t is feared that further con-
finement would result in his hasty DEATH
Upon the ground of humanity the pardon
is granted. ~
A strong petition has been presented
to me signed by the Hon. Kerr Craig, and
Hon. ]. S. Henderson, of Salisbury, ex-
members Of Congress by the Hon. Lee
s. Overman, the Register of Deeds, the
Sheriff, the County Commissioners, the
County Superintendent of Health, John
NJ. Julian of the Daily Sum- Hon. Wal
ter Murphy, member of the legislature
and other prominent citizens of the coun-
ty. all urging his pardon.
ALMOST IN SELF DEFENCE.
Edgar Wilkerson, of Polk, convicted
Spring Term, 1901 of manslaughter and
sentenced to three years States prison.
Pardoncd November 13, 1902.
Reasons for pardon: This prisoner Is
pardoned upon the earnest recommen-
dation of a great number of citizens OF
Polk county and OF the Honorable w. S.
OBJ. Robinson, who tried the case. He
was convicted upon his own evidence
and it appears from the evidence that the
Staying was almost in self defence. 1
think the prisoner has been sufficiently
man, who pursued and annoyed the pr1s-
oner very much.
CRIPPLE PREVENTS ESCAPES.
Low John, of Burke, convicted April
Term, 1902, of assault with deadly
weapon and sentenced to nine months in
county Jail to be worked in chain gang
at Morganton; pardoned November r.,
1902.
Reasons for pardon: This defendant
is pardoned on the recommendation Of
Solicitor j. F. Spainhour and many other
reputable citizens of Burke county. He
has been of much service to the sheriff
in preventing escapes from the jail His
pardon is earnestly recommended by the
sheriff OF the county and other gentlemen
interested in the enforcement of the law.
He is cripple also and this furnishes an
additional reason for his pardon.
HIS FAMILY NEEDS HIM.
Charles Shook. of Catawba convicted
February Term, 1902, of larceny and
sentenced to twelve months CASTOR coun-
ty roads. Pardoned November Il, 1902
Reasons for pardon: Pardoned or
recommendation of Walter C. Feimster
and others. The prisoner has wife in
delicate health and five small children
who are entirely dependent upon him for
their support. The pardon is recommend
ed by great number of citizens of Ca
tawba county. / think he has been surfl-
GENTLY punished and that he would be of
more service at homo than in the peni-
Tertiary.
A BOY PUNISHED ENOUGH.
Charles Condrey, Henderson county,
convicted September Term, 1898, of lar
ceny and sentenced to five years States
prison. Pardoned November II, 1902
Reasons for pardon: This prisoner is
pardoned on the recommendation of a
great number of the best citizens of
Henderson county. He was convicted oe
larceny at the age of twelve years and
sentenced to five years in the States
prison. He has been in the State peniten-
tiary since 1898. 1t seems to me that 1t
is sufficient punishment for a boy.
THIS MAN is INNOCENT.
Richard Clements, Franklin county,
convicted April Term, 1902, of highway
robbery and sentenced to four years on
county roads. Pardoned November Il,
1902