The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

that guard be sent here 10 convey Cal
vim Johnson. Richard Pines, and Eugene
Dorsey, negroes convicted OF the murder
Of Walter r Schultz. TO the State peni-
tentlary was to-day sent TO the superin-
tendent Of that institution. It is ex-
pected several guards viii come here next
week 20 take the men 10 Richmond,
where they will be confined IN the death
chamber AT the Jail there.
In the meantime, application will be
made TO the State Court OF Appeals for
"A new trial IN the case OF Johnson. II
will hardly be reached by the higher
court by the time set for his execution,
September next and for this reason
Johnson's execution may necessarily be
delayed.
Should this be done. the execution Of
the two others will also be held over.
because should Johnson obtain a new
trial their respective attorneys will also
make application to the higher court for
a new trial
The dates set for the executions are as
follows: Johnson, September 3: Pines,
September 10. and Dorsey, September II.
The case of Henry smith, the negro
who turned States evidence and on
whose testimony the conviction OF the
three negroes was obtained. is a pris-
oner IN the jail at Alexandra County.
He will be given hearing az the Sep
tenber term Of court.
A negro named Pompey Wilkinson was
responsible for Policeman Frank Samp-
son being aned s. this morning before
Mayor Par. The negro preferred a
charge OF assault. He alleges that Mon
CAY last, while asleep in a doorway, he
was assaulted by the policeman with a
baton Policeman Sampson. however,
claims Wilkinson resisted arrest He has
warrant for his arrest on that charge.
and the negro will be given a hearing
In the police court The negro VIII be
represented by Attorney II. Noel Garner
Mayor Paff. in imposing the fine this
morning said that. owing 10 Policeman
SIMPSONS former excellent record. he
would make the matter as light as pos
sible. and not suspend him.
Many OF the ministers OF this city are
now visiting or away on their vacations,
and as a result a number OF out-of-town
ministers Will eli the pulpits tomorrow.
They are as follows Rev. Dr. 5. A. Wal
lis. al Christ Episcopal Church; Rev. I.
r Combs at ST Paurs Episcopal. Rev.
Mr. Halliday. at the Second Presbyterian.
Rev. J. ". r. SumwsIt. az Trinity NJ.
r Church: Rev. NJ r. Parish, az the
First Baptist. Services at the Free Meth
odst Church VIII be conducted by Miss
Kate Boothe. Al the other churches the
resident clergy will conduct the sery-
ices.
The work of issuing permits 20 chill
dren 10 attend the public schools OF this
city will be begun September 6 next.
The clerk OF the board has been notified.
The board has also arranged salaries for
the teachers for the coming school ses-
sion. There is, however. but few
changes.
The police have not Vet been able 10
find any trace OF Henry Tucker. a negro.
wanted for TIE murder OF Joseph Davis.
another negro, which occurred Thursday
night last. The police are OF the opinion
he has probably gone 10 South Caro-
lima.
Several members Of Acca Temple. Afys-
tic Shrine. to-day went 10 Luray, Va,
10 take part in the Masonic pilgrimage
at that place.
Ten dogs taken up by the official dog
catcher within the last forty-eight hours
were shot 10 death at the city pound this
morning.
Thomas Chauncey returned to-day from
Reading. Pa. where he was a delegate
TO the supreme lodge Of the Order OF
Owls.