New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-16
JERSEY JUSTICE QUICK.
MILITIA GUARDS COURT
DIrs. Biddlc's -4sSaiIantS Sentenced
TO Forty-nine Years Each.


Mount Holly y. J., July l5.-Aaron Timbers, Will
fam Austin and Jonas Sims. the three negroes who
assaulted Mrs. Elsie Biddle on July D. have entered
on what is practically life sentence in the state
prison at Trenton. They were sentenced by Judge
GasBil. who gave them the limit Of the law.
forty-nine years divided follows for rape, hf-
years; robbery, fifteen years: assault on off,
GERS twelve years; breaking entering. seven
years; and they are to stand committed until all
costs paid. No fine was imposed. In less than
two hours after entering the courtroom the men
in State prison
On Wednesday Governor Pennypacker Of Penn
sylvana assured Judge Gask that II he felt salts
fed that the would be protected from mop
violence he would issue the acquisitions necessary
for taking them into New-Jersey. He was told
that Governor Murphy would provide military
escort.
Early this morning the prisoners We're delivered
10 John Smith. John Cherry and Fred Noigt
special deputy sherits sworn in by Judge GaskIn
The party eft Philadelphia about 1870 taking tho
vine-st ferry and proceeding 10 CoopeTs Point
special train had beea provided 10 take the party
10 Mount Holly and with the prisoners and officers
was Company A Of the % Regiment. y. G. N J.,
under command Of Captain Mccullough and Major
DUNCAN. which had been sent from Sea Girt as a
guard. So perfect the plans that the gen.
era public had idea Of what going on
and the presence OF the crowd created but little
excitement in Philadelphia.
At this place word had been received that the
prisoners We're on their way under the escort Of
soldiers People left their business ana focked by
the hundreds 10 the station. where the party dis
embarked. Each prisoner was handeufed TO an
officer and the head OF the column Of militia
men they were marched directly to the courthouse.
which had been opened for public trial George
NJ. Hillman assigned their counsel The
negroes were seated in chairs directly in front Of
Judge GaskiIl. the officers having them in charge
standing their backs. Drawn up at the bar rail-
;ng were the soldiers with their muskets in hand
and loaded with ball cartridges. but there was COM
plete silence and strict order. Prosecutor Atkinson
read the indictments to the negroes. and then Mr.
1iillman spoke each Of them In response
a question from Judge GaskHl each prisoner
pleaded guilty and they We're sentenced.
escorted TO the yard by rear door, followed by
the soldiers The line proceeded TO the tram
Guards were placed at every door and the train
started on its way Trenton. IL went by way OF
Kinkora TO prevent the possibility or the tram s
being blown up at Burlington. where the feeling
IS strong. Crowds greeted the train at all stations
along the road.
Plans bring the TO Mount Holly last night
and have them in Trenton before daylight mis-
carried. and then the soldiers were called. They
came prepared TO remain in this city and keep
guard the Jail the prisoners wanted
OF all the soldiers Sea Girt to Sheriff Bowers.
Normal conditions prevailing here and
officials breathing easier. Judge G6sk:ll
has not Yet decided when disposition will be
made Of the who have been indicted &C
this crime. They will probably be tried
cocas behind closed doors held last night. II
learned that the object OF the gathering is TO get
farmers throughout the State not to employ negro
labor