The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

Alexandria, Va, June 2s.-Michael A.
Nolen. q tramp. indicted for the killing Of
Robert Murphy jr., of this city. was con-
victed Of manslaughter by jury IN the
Circuit Court for Alexandria County at
S;25 o'clock this afternoon and sentenced
TO serve a term Of three years in the
State penitentiary.
The trial was begun yesterday morning,
and closing arguments we're made this
morning. The case was given TO the jury
about noon to-day. and the Jury DELHI
Grated about three and one-half hours.
during which time they had dinner. The
opening argument for the prosecution
was made by Attorney Samuel G. Brent,
Of this city. He was followed by Attor-
neys William Fl. Gaines and William c
Glogh. representing the defendant The
States case was closed by Common
wealth's Attorney Crandal Mackey.
Murphy was killed in a field west OF
this city June II by being stabbed in the
throat by Nolen. He claimed that he
had been assaulted first with gun in
the hands OF Murphy. Immediately
afterward Nolen surrendered himself TO
the police OF this city. His indictment
and trial rapidly followed.
All efforts TO apprehend William Egg
gloton, the negro under sentence TO serve
two years IN the State penitentiary for
grand larceny. who made hts escape from
jail at 7:30 o'clock this morning after
knocking Warden William Gambler in
the head and also striking the warden's
wife. who came 10 his assistance. have
proved unavailing
AS a result OF his encounter with the
negro Warden Gambler received a slight
abrasion on the back Of the head. His
wife was bruised as a result OF the blow
on the arm ana also slightly scratched.
Otherwise she was not seriously injured
The negro at the time was in the cor
ridor. Mr. Gambler was passing through
to the big door at the went end lead
ing 10 the hallway OF the jail While
his back was turned 10 unlock the door,
Eggleston picked up a stout stick and
struck the warden a stunning blow over
the back OF the head, which temporarily
dazed him. MIR. Chandler grappled with
the negro. The scuffie attracted Mrs.
Gambler, who came 10 her husbands as
sistance. Then followed a fierce strug-
gle, in which Mr. Gambler, his wife. and
ne negro participated, lasting for three
minutes. With a powerful lurch the negro
released himself from the clutches of
the warden and almost instantly was
free, having a distance Of not more than
ten feet TO the street. Close on the
negro's heels followed Warden Gambler.
who. after going distance OF less than
half block from the jail, fred three
shots in rapid succession at the fleeing
negro. neither OF which took effect. The
warden then returned quickly 10 the jail,
fearing other prisoners, several of whom
are waiting to be conveyed to the peni-
Tertiary, might make their escape.
Thomas Van Buren, Rishenl, seventy
three years old. a well-known resident,
died at o'clock this morning at the
residence of his son, Thomas I. Risheill.
5lS South Washington street, following a
lingering Illness. His funeral Will take
place from his sons residence at 6
O'Clock tomorrow evening The funeral
/ services win be conducted by Rev. II. NJ.
Canter, pastor OF the NJ. z. Church
South. Six employees Of the planning mill
of NJ. L. Risheill, Of which the deceased
was the founder, will serve as pail
bearers.
The following children survive: NJ.
Lawrence Risheill, Thomas l. Risheiu.
!
Isaac Buckingham, Washington. and
Mrs. Thomas Burroughs, IT., Jefferson
vile, Ind
The deceased was a native of Port
| Clinton. Schuylhll County, Pa He had
lived in Alexandria since 1855 Most of
his life was spent in the planning mill
| business now operated by his sons. At
one time he served as member of the
/ city council from the Third ward, and
/ llso as a member Of the board of alder
/ men from that ward. Owing TO declining
/ health, he had in recent years retired
! from active participation in business
| affairs.
/ Seminole Tribe, No. IS. Improved Order
/ OF Red Men, has elected the following
for the ensuing year: L. p. Woodward,
sachem; c. B. May, senior sycamore; w
/ NJ. Glasgow. junior sycamore; D. E. Ro-
i hey, prophet; F. Clinton knight, chief Of
records; r. l. Finks, keeper Of wampum
/ Arthur NJ. Dawson, collector of wam-
pun; L. D. Sullivan and A D. Grimes,
trustee. j. William May has been ap-
pointed great deputy sachem for the
State of Virginia
charter has been granted the Gull
pepper Horse Show and Racing Associa-
ton, Incorporated, with a capital stock
of $500 The following are officers: o.
j. Rixey. president; Blair Johnson, vice
president; F. ]. Latham, secretary and
treasurer, all of Culpeper. The objects
are TO conduct a horse show and racing
association.
A eoroner's jury summoned by DR..
Ashton, of Alexandria County. re-
turned to-day a verdict that Wilson
Geary, a negro. came TO his death by
drowning. Gearys body was found late
yesterday afternoon in a small stream
near Vandewater Station, on the Great
Falls and Old Dominion Railway.
The local board of civil service exam
| liners held an examination to-day at the
city post-office for the positions of clerk
and carrier. There were four females
and two male applicants N /. William
son, secretary OF the local board. con-
Quoted the examination
Announcement is made that the general
| committee arranging for a safe and sane
Fourth of July celebration will hold a
meeting Friday evening in the rooms OF
1 the chamber Of commerce, when plans
i for the celebration contemplated that day
at George Washington Park west of this
| city, will be announced.
/ The Prince William Hospital Corpora
ton. Manassas, Va, has been chartered
/ by the State corporation commission. The
objects are to operate a hospital Officers
are: G.. Raymond Radcliffe, treasurer:
| w. F. Merchant. secretary; w. Hutch
ison, president, all of Manassas.
H Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No. q, / o.
o. F.. has elected these officers: Mrs.
/ Lambert Lyles noble grand: Mrs.
I Kowba, vice grand; Mrs. James r. Mans
! field, recording secretary; W L. Martin.
/ financial secretary; Mrs. Edward Padgett,
treasurer, and Mrs. William Risdon,
i chaplain.