The Washington herald., 1907-08-13
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

so King Street
Alexandria, Va. Aug. 12-,kiase Louis
c. Barley. OF the Alexandra County Cir
cult Court to-day received letter from
Gov. Swanson requesting him to secure
and forward TO Richmond within the next
ten days a record Of the case OF John
Wright, colored, atlas Joseph Thomas,
who was to have been hanged in Alex
andria County May 80 last but was
granted a reprieve Of ninety days by the
governor. IN the letter attention is
called to the fact that the reprieve expires
August 80. When Judge Barley received
the communication he had made his plans
Tor an early departure from the city on
his vacation. As considerable time would
be required in order 20 comply with the
request, Judge Barley wrote Immediately
10 the governor asking him TO grant the
prisoner an extension Of thirty days.
Attorney James E. Clements, counsel
for Wright. held a conference to-day with
Judge Barley in reference 10 the case.
Mr.. Clements also discussed the case with
Gov. Swanson a few days ago. It is
stated the governor had intended to act
finally on the, appeal last Saturday. and
that he postponed his decision in order
10 make a more careful review Of the
proceedings in the trial court
Wright's case has had a rather unusual
coarse. After a short trial last fan he
was sentenced TO be hanged at the county
jail December "A, but the State court of
Appeals granted a stay of execution.
Later the Superior Court refused the ap-
piicatlon for new trial and then Gov
swanson was appealed 10 by Attorney
Clements for executive clemency In or
der to make a fun investigation Of the
case, the governor granted the repTieve-
Drowned Boys Body Found.
Within a short distance OF the spot
where he was drowned. the body of John
Coleman, sixteen years Of age. who lost
his life yesterday afternoon in the dyke
feur miles below this city. was. recovered
early this morning William Ketland, a
member Of the searching party securing
the stream in boats. brought the body to
the surface. Justice Richard Triplett, OF
Fairfax County. was notified. and after
viewing the remains and learning of the
circumstances Of the affair he issued a
certificate OF accidental drowning. The
remains were brought 70 this city and
prepared for burial.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon from the residence Of John II.
Coleman, father Of the boy. 1116 King
street. Rev. Charles D. BuUa, Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, will
conduct the services, and the interment
will be in Bethel Cemetery.
AS stated in The Washington Herald,
the drowning occurred while Coleman and
four other BOYS were in bathing. Cole
man. who could not swim. lost his hold
on the boat and went under. despite the
efforts OF his companions to rescue him.
Dime Bank Incorporated,
The State corporation commission has
granted charter to the Dime Savings
Bank Of Washington. which proposes 10
do savings bank business, with a CAPT
tai stock ranging between $4,000 and
$4,000, The officers are NJ. D. Rosenberg.
president J. B. Harrell, first vice presi-
dent. and William Montgomery, secre-
tary, ali of Washington.
The Columbia Granite and Dredging
Company has been Incorporated with a
capital stock of $4,000 The officers are
George ". DaIzeIl, president: z. c. Hag-
ner. jr., vice president and F. A. Col
ford. secretary and treasurer. ali Of
Washington.
After a brief session Of the Corporation
Court to-day. Judge Barley presiding
the court adjourned for the term. The
next session will be held in September,
when several criminal cases viii be taken
up.
In the Circuit Court for Alexandria
County to-day. Judge Barley appointed
Attorneys Howard W. Smith. Gardner I.
Boothe, Robinson Moncure, and Robley D.
Brumbaek commissioners in ehancery.
Attorney Smith was designated as COM
missioner OF accounts.
The funeral Of Franklin H Grillbortzer,
whose death occurred yesterday, Will be
held tomorrow afternoon from the resi-
dence Of his father. Jacob H. Gri1bortzer,
7ls South Patrick street. Rev. Edgar Car /
penter, Of Grace Episcopal Church. viii
conduct the services. and the interment
VIII be in Bethel Cemetery.