Evening star., 1907-08-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
JUDGE BARLEY OF CIRCUIT
COURT, TENDERS RESIGNATION.
Case of Joseph Thomas, Alias Wright.
Disposition of Body Of Man
Electrocuted.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August Il, 1907.
Judge Barley of the sixteenth judicial cir
cult and also judge of the corporation court
OF this city has rendered his resignation as
judge OF the circuit court 10 take effect at
once He will. however retain the Judge
ship of the corporation court.
Mr.. James r. Cation, delegate In the house
of representatives. this evening received a
telegram from Gov. Swanson announcing
Judge Barleys resignation. 1t was also
stated that Gov. Swanson has set Monday
next, August 10, as a date to give audience
to those interested in candidates for the
position Similar kilograms were sent by
the governor, 1t is stated, to others who
are interested. There are two candidates
for the position-Attorney John NJ. john
son or this city and Commonwealth Attor-
ney J. b. I. Thornton of Prince William
county.
Cause of Surprise.
Until few weeks ago Judge Barley, it
Is said, disclaimed any intention of re-
signing, although he is quoted as saying
that If 1t was even intimated that Gov
Swanson desired his resignation as judge
Of the circuit court he would at once ten
der his resignation. The announcement of
his resignation in this city this evening
caused surprise.
Following the resignation Of Judge Nicol
from the bench Judge Barley was designat-
ed by Gov. Swanson to act In his place
pending an election by the state legislature,
and March IL last he received his commits
sion to act as judge of the circuit courts
for this district. Since that time he has
been serving in a iual capacity.
At the time of the designation of Judge
Barley many members of the local bar had
Endorsed Mr.. johnson for the position. and
mammoth petition, signed by several hum
dred citizens. indorsng him was forwarded
to the governor. Mr.. Johnson also received
the Endorsement OF the bars of Fairfax,
Alexandria and Prince William counties,
which comprise the judicial circuit men,
toned.
Case Of Joseph Thomas.
Although the ninety-day reprieve of Jo-
seph Thomas, alias John Wright, colored,
sentenced to death for criminal assault, will
expire August 80, it is believed that Gov.
Swanson will grant an additional reprieve
of thirty days. The request for the last re-
prieve was made by Judge Barley of the
circuit court for Alexandria county. Such
was done several days ago, when Gov.
Swanson, before finally disposing of the
case, wrote letter to Judge Barley re-
questing the judge 20 let him have COM
plete record Of the case within the next ten
days. Upon the receipt of the communica-
tion Judge Barley had planned his annual
vacation and in order to give the matter his
full consideration and time he asked for
the above-named repreve.
Many are Of the opinion that Thomas will
never be hanged. His case has been in the
balance since the night of the alleged as
sault, September 8, 1906. After brief trial
he was sentenced to be hanged December II
last. The court of appeals then granted a
stay of execution. Later the same court re-
fused the accused a new trial and Thomas
was sentenced to be hanged May 81 last. A
few days prior to the date set for the exc
cution Attorney Clements secured the nine
ty-day reprieye. The resignation OF Judge
Barley from the circuit bench may, 1t is
said. further delay action in the case
Disposition of Remains.
The remains Of John Turner, who was
killed today due to contact with an electric
w.re now at undertaking establish
ment. and. 1t is expected. will be forwarded
tomorrow to the home of his parents, Jack
son, Tenn, for interment. Up to a late hour
tonight friends In this city had not received
instructions as to the disposition of the
body.
The case of Fannie Brooks colored,
charged with assaulting Jennie Robinson,
also colored, will be heard In the police
court Monday morning next Attorney Rob.
inson Moncure will prosecute The alleged
assault occurred several nights ago on the
return trip of the steamer Jane Mosley
from Somerset Beach. 1t Is alleged Fannie
uSeQ Deer DOttle on Jennie nedQ. since
the alleged assault the Robinson woman
has been confined to her home suffering
from the INJURIES. Following the assault the
accused was arrested. and since that time
has been on bail In the sum of 500.
Brief Mention.
William Johnson, who resides on upper
Duke street, fell from a haystack this
afternoon, and as a result several Of his
ribs were fractured
The Alexandria Athletic Association base
ball team this afternoon defeated the Dol
phins Of Baltimore in a well-played game
on the old fair grounds, by a score Of to 9.
The brick work on the George r. Hill Me-
morial a building for young people which
is being erected by the congregation of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South is rap
idly nearing completion.
The services at many of the churches to-
morrow will be conducted by nonresident
clergy owing to the fact that most of the
regular pastors are now away from the
city on vacation.