The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-28
HILL CARTER TO
ASSIST SAITH
IN BEATT|E CASE
Defense Preparing for
Game Battle to Save
Prisoners Life
BEULAH BINFORD
TO ST A Y IN JAIL
Commonwealth Unwilling to Re-
lease Her on Bond in View of
Later Disclosures-Strange
Detective at Work Under
Guise of Newspaper Man.
Get New Evidence.

morning by Harry NJ. Smith, Jr., that
Hill Carter had been engaged as asso-
ciate counsel in the defense of Henry
Clay Beattie, Jr.. charged by a coro-
ner's jury with the murder of his VIII,
on the night of July is, there is fresh
evidence that a desperate legal battle
VIII be waged to save the life Of this
accused. despite wild reports Of CON
fessions
The expectation had been general
that Mr.. Smith would be assisted bv
the best talent at the bar. although
there was no previous intimation that
Mr. Carter would be invited to come
into the case
Silent, Though Mt Work.
Even before the crime was fastened
upon Beattie at the conclusion OF tho
inquest the public had formed it's
own opinion. which was unfavorable
10 the accused This opinion was made
stronger by the statements from the
Commonwealth that every new bit of
evidence only served to strengthen the
case. but throughout that week of
tense excitement Mr.. Smith has re-
manned silent-simply saying that he
oid not try his cases in the news
papers.
But he has been at work. Exactly
what line the defense will follow, eN
cept to deny that guilt has been estab-
lished, aas not been made clear, but
the mind OF every man Is open to the
conviction that Paul Beattie, chief wit
ness for the Commonwealth, will be
literally shot to pieces" when that
cruel moment arrives for his cross
examination. Paul Beattie ia yet to
pass through the most trying ordeal
of his life.
Notable in Virginia History
There Is no longer any doubt of tho
fact that the Beattie trial in Chester
reld county will be notable in the
criminal annals of Virginia There
have been famous trials before-more
than man may count on the fingers
of one hand-yet the one which Is
coming will take second rank with
none in the matter of interest sensa-
ton and excitement. Beattie stands
like McCue-both charged with wife
murder
Cluverius killed woman who was
not his wife. but the brutality OF it
brought forth a sigh and prayer that
justice was done in the end McCue.
moreover. was the last man of social
and political prominence in Virginia
to die on the gallows-a CHASTITY form
OF punishment now extinct.
No HALFWAY Sentence.
However convincing and conclusive
1t may regard the evidence against
Beattie. the Commonwealth realizes
that every effort Will be put forth to
save that young man from suspicion.
from conviction and from the death
chair. There can be no halfway SEN
tence. II the charge cannot be clearly
established to the satisfaction of d
jury, beyond a reasonable doubt. no
will so free. If the crime is laid at
his hand, with proof so strong that
even those of his own blood must adj
nit it, he must pay the penalty with
his life. With a crime SO atrocious
there could be no hope of n pardon
in the event of conviction.
Beattie understands it, His gray
haired father. shaken with sorrow
the deepest he has ever felt in his long
and upright life--feels and understands
And so do the lawyers for the defense,
yet they have maintained silence, both
eloquent and disnifed. Mr.. Smith has
not said one word while the newspapers
were screaming with what seemed to be
overwhe lining evidence of Beattie's
guilt, AMI none OF his most intimate
friends. perhaps. has had the temerity
to discuss the case with him.
Cnse In Able Hands.
The work OF preparing the defense
Will proceed witt. the utmost care from
this time OIL. The public and lawyers
agree that with Mr. Smith and Mr. Car.
ter to represent him. Henry Beattio
could not have put his hope of freedom
in better hands. If he is found guilty
by a jury in Chesterfield county, hiH
lawyers will find SOME proper and hon
orable means by which they can ap-
peal to the higher court. Even IL 10
has been stormed at by the multitude.
Beattie Will get Justice before the Vir-
ginla Supreme Court of Appeals. where
the evidence will be weighed without
feeling or passion. His case Is certain
TO go there unless he is acquitted be.
low.
Won't Relense BeuInh.
1t was admitted yesterday that even
were some one TO come forward with
the amount of bond. the authorttief
would not release Beulah Binford at
this time The amount OF her bond
now $1,000, will ha increased rsthei
than 10 permit her to get away. as hey
later statements 10 the detectives hayS
made her a most material witness Coz
tho Commonwealth. II was admitted