The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-19
HUMPHREYS WILL
 APPEAL HIS CASE
Man Who Slew His Brother
 Wants New Trial
FEATURES OF THE CASE
Younger Brother of Humphries May Be Pardoned By the Governor as People Believe Him
 Innocent

Anniston, December 1S.-(Special )-R R. Humphres, better known by his nick name, Rat" Humphries, who was sen- fenced to serve ten years at hard labor for the murder of his brother, L. l.. Humphries, a well known Calhoun coun- ty planter, when he was arraigned before Judge Thomas w. Coleman at the con cusion of the special term of the city court last Saturday, has served notice of an appeal to the supreme ecourt.
 Cicero c. Humphries, the younger of the two brothers. mere boy in age and ap- pearance who agreed with his attorneys to serve four years for alleged complici- ty. but was given only two years by the jury, who later signed petition for his release, has decided not to appeal his case, but will begin at once the execu- ton of the sentence imposed by the court in accordance with the jury's recommen- dation. He has decided upon this course In confidence that the efforts which are being put forth in his behalf will result in his being pardoned by Governor Co., mer. Public sentiment in general is in his favor, and many lawyers and private citizens who attended the hearing believe that If his case had been fought to f1n- ish. instead of his accepting the cornpro- mise sentence with the state. he would have been acquitted by the jury.
 Two pathetic human interest features to this case were the presence in court of tho aged mother of the two accused Hum phries and the child-wife of the younger of the two brothers. The former, past 50 years. has been visibly affected by the court ordeal, and while her testimony tended strongly to mitigate the evidence against her sons, the tragedy which placed her in court will no doubt lessen her days
 The younger woman followed with evil dent anxiety every phase of the trial and was pathetic figure as she sat within the railing during the trial of her husband, her blanched face and wistful, appealing eyes serving frequently to stife the cruel legal attacks that were formed within the minds of the prosecut- ing attorneys When informed of the jurys action, ray of hope brightened her countenance, however, and she looked cheerful for the first time during the trial
 It is believed that George Ingram. the other alleged conspirator in this case, will now secure bond, for which an effort is being made.
 Miller Will Conduct Store
 Horace L. Miller of this city, who was appointed receiver for the general mer- chandise firm of M. A. Stevenson & Co.,, of Jacksonville, which has been brought into the bankruptcy court of Referee H. D. McCarty, says that he will continue to conduct the business during the Christ mas holidays as the representative of the creditors The company did big general merchandise business at Jack sonville having assests amounting to about $S000. No statement has been made as to liabilities, and 1t is said that an effort will be made to reorganize and dis miss the proceedings.
 Sheriff LeGrnnd's Last Cry
 Sheriff w. C. LeGrand of Calhoun coun- ty acted in the capacity of court crer for the last time during his term of of fee of last Saturday, when he adjourned the special session of the city court of Anniston. The court does not recon vene until January Is, 1911, and on January Il. 1911, c. T. Brooks will enter office at the head of new corps of deputies. The sheriff incumbent will then retire to his gourd farm and follow the pursuit of the immortal Job.
 Serious Charges Against Negroes
 Ernest Lynch and Henry Walker, ne- groes, have been confined In the Calhoun county jail, and Bob Ware has been placed under bond on a charge of rifing the pockets of Cal Brown, white man, securing $3O in cash and watch, after having made him drunk on blind tiger liouor, which Is said to have been sold to bim by Lynch All of the men are from Jacksonville. T'
 Church Issues Paper
 A weekly paper, known as the Church Calendar has been started by the Parker Memorial Baptist church in this city. Miss Iva Cook is editor of the paper, with T. D. Hutchins as business manager. It is confined to the work of Parker Memo rial church In its scope. ohronicling all the news pertaining to that congregation a. flock.
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