The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

the discussion came tentatively fixing
August 81 as the date. Judge Wat
son evidently wished to show every
consideration to the defense and de-
clared as much in words. stating, how
ever. that he was limited by condi-
lions he could not control The Not
toway term. within his circuit. must
begin on September 8. or lapse, and st
would be impossible to have a spe.
cial Judge sent to that point since
the law did not permit a court to be
in session at two different places at
the same time. Following Immediate
" upon the Nottoway term would be
one of considerable Importance In
Amelia with Il capital case involved
In view of these circumstances, he
saw no alternative but to fix the Beat.
tie trial for one week hence
Carter Notes Exception.
The order was entered and the
courtroom buzzed for an instant. mes
senger boys scurrying away with bull
letins, and the crowd taking the OPP
portunity to stretch its cramped and
weary legs. The sheriff promptly Sc
cured quiet and Mr.. Carter arose to
note an exception to the ruling OF
the court In the matter OF the trial
date. Judge Watson called attention
to the fact that no record was kept
of the proceedings at hand, and stated
that he would hear further objections
and exceptions when the prisoner is
arraigned next Monday. The defense
intimated strongly that 1t would con-
tInue to resist, and the judge again
said that the order was tentative. and
, that he would make every concession
possible.
Kick on Garnett.
Reference was made by Mr.. Carter
to the action of the HenrIco authori-
ties In the person OF Deputy Sheriff
Garnett in refusing permission to
counsel for the defense to confer with
the jailer. Mr.. Wendenburg prompt
iy disclaimed any part in this remark
able proce eding. and declared that he
had long ago given his permission for
free access to the cell.
1--WE do not ask permission" said
Mr.. Smith. I'VE demand 1t as a right.
and desire an order from the court"
The court promptly disposed of the
matter and incidentally of Deputy
Garnett declaring that 1t would give
explicit instructions to the sheriff OF
for the defense were reminded that
while they would be permitted to con-
suit the prisoner and carry other wit
nesses to the cell without the pres
ence of the jailer. they would be ex-
pected to exercise the functions OF this
official during the time. Mr.. Smith
took this for granted.
It appears thatGarnett, assuming a
greater knowledge OF the law than
courts or counsel. peremptorily denied
the ordinary rights of a lawyer With
reference to his client. and. moreover
emphasized his authority with some
rudeness Declining to enter into a
discussion with the deputy. Mr.. Smith
simply withdrew, making the best he
could OF the situation. The court
clearly sustained him, and there Will
probably be no further trouble from
Garnett
This practically concluded the days
work, and the crowd rapidly dwindled
Judge Watson ordered Paul Binford
hack to Henrico jail under the same
bond He did not recognize the pres
ence Of the Binford woman as Wit
ness, and she simply returned to Hen,
rico Jail in custody of officials OF tha'
county. After disposng OF rev
minor matters. the majority OF the
LAWYERS left the courthouse. with the
grand Jury still celebrating upon It's
other cases Automobiles and stree'
cors were soon whirllng the Rich
monders cityward. Followed by
aock OF camera-snappers Beulah Bin
ford. covering her face with piece
/ of cardboard, made a dash for TINS
! waiting motor car and was soon hiding
herself behind a back seat. Screens
were pulled down and the car HURRIED
or Half way to Richmond 1T was
overtaken by a downpour of rain, but
along with the machine carrying Paul
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