The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-02
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
65 King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Jan. IA change OF
venue for the case OF Henry Smith. the
negro indicted for the murder of Walter
f Schultz, the Chicago artist, Who was
slain in this city March 6, last, was
denied to-day by Judge Barley, in the
Corporation Court. Smith viii be tried
hera January s.
Judge Barley directed the city sergeant
TO summon a venire Of thirty-five tales
men frou Charlottesville, Va, from
which to select jury. Prior to the argu'
ments for a change Of venue, Attorney
r. d. Brumback. read petition L
Smith, which set forth that the prejudice
was so great against him here that h'
could not get a fair and impartial trial
Smith. however. absolutely refused to sigr
the petition The court, therefore, haC
no other alternative. Smith stated preyi-
GUS TO the reading of the petition that h'
would rather be tried here.
Attorney Brumback announced to thu
court that Smith has on numerous &C
casiOns refused TO accept the advice Of
his counsel regarding his case. Brum
back asked the courts permission Il
withdraw from the case. His reQues
was refused. The court informed hin
that in the event Smith did refuse hi
advice, the responsibility would not res
on him but on the prisoner
Smith still maintains he was force'
20 take part in the murder Of Schultz
by Richard Pines lie says he viii reit
srate his story when he goes upon III
stand, and will not plead guilty TO murde
in any degree.
The EpwoTth League of the Methods
Episcopal Church South this evening
held a reception in the Young People
Building Of the Methodist Episcopa
Church South.
The United States Court for the East
ern district Of Virginia, Judge EdmunC
WaddiH presiding, viii convene Mon
day next. The grand jury will meet thel
and the petit jur yOn Tuesday. At thi
term a number Of cases for violation
Of the internal revenue laws and pension
laws will be considered.
The Circuit Court for this city, Judg
J. B. T. Thornton presiding, viii con
vene Monday next During the tern
two damage suits against the Washing
ton. Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rail
way Company viii come up for consld
Grafton.
Julian Y. Williams has been appointe'
to a lucrative position in the offices O
the Havenner Baking Company, at Wash
ington He will assume the duties Of hi
new position Monday next For the pas
nine years he has had charge Of tn
local agency Of the company here. Nh
Williams Will continue to have super
vision over the local agency.
While employed at his work as car in
spector at the yards of the Souther
Railway Company last night, Mr.. Jon
Sheehey was severely cut across tn
right leg. Sheehey was taken 10 hi
home, SOC South Columbus street, wheT
several stitches were taken by DR..
A. German.
Miss Mary V. Baggett and Mr.. Thoile
F. Iddings were quietly married at
o'clock this morning at the rectory {
Grace Episcopal Church. The ceremon
was performed by Rev. Edgar Carpente
rector Following the wedding. Mr.. an
Mrs Iddings left for Philadelphia. wheI
they will make their future home.
\ euchre and dance will be given b
the alumnae of St. Mays Academ
Wednesday evening next at the Your
Mems Sodality. Lyceum Hail. for the bel
eft of st. Mary's Academy library.
large number OF handsome prizes hay
been donated for the affair by merchan
here and in Washington, and also by Il
members OF the alumnae.~ Following Il
euchre there viii be dancing.
At the First Baptist Church tO-mOrrO
Rev W F. Watson, pastor, will take f
his subject at the morning services TT
mathematics of life" His theme at q
evening services will be The on
reality
In the Corporation Court to-day J. J
Johnson. J. {. Mnburn, and f. ]. Davi
son. who were recently reappointed Co
federate pension agents for this cit
qualified as such.