Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31

same Delng Written IN July, lSll, tOWlt:
1.-The two defendants in this case
crawled into a box car Of a freight
train on the siding at Pineville, N. c.,
loaded with merchandise. They were
detected and arrested at Fort Mill, 8. c.
A few pounds Of candy were missing.
They were tried and convicted of car
breaking and larceny In the night time.
had doubts at the time Of their being
guilty of the charge upon which tried.
They were represented by very young
attorney. had also doubts as to the
court in South Carolina having juris-
diction. They were certainly guilty Of
a trespass In stealing a ride under our
statute. They have been sufficiently
punished for this. Hence, I recommend
their pardon. Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) J.. K. Henry
Sol. 9Th Circuit"
However, at that time, did not think
the defendants had served sufficient
time.
Petition Is presented, signed by eight
of the jurors, in addition to the recon-
mendation above quoted from Solicitor
Henry. The petition Is also signed by
a large number Of the best citizens Of
Rock Hill, including Mr.. w. B. Byers
Mr.. M. C. Bryant, Col. w. B. Wilson.
Sr.; Mr.. w. J. Roddey; Dunlap and
Dunlap, attorneys; William ]. Cherry,
]. M. Cherry, c. w. F. Spencer, and
others; also a strong personal letter
from Mr.. 8. H. White.
The defendants having served three
years and five months Of total OF q
seven-year sentence, they were paroled,
during good behavior, December "a,
1912.
Dunlap, VIII (colored); convicted
at the April, 1908, term Of court for
York county, of murder, with recon-
mendation to mercy, and sentenced to
life Imprisonment In the state peniten-
tiary. -..
Petition was presented, signed by
ten Of the jurors who tried the case,
the other two Jurors being dead.
Also, petition was presented, signed
by the county superintendent OF con-
victs, with the following recommenda-
ton from Judge r. G. Watts:
my Dear Sir: I recommend pardon.
. Yours truly.
(Signed) r. G. Watts.
Spartanburg, May 20, 1911"
Upon these petitions and recommen-
dation of the Judge who tried the case
the defendant was paroled. during good
behavior, November q, 1912. .
Hafner. John w. (white): Convicted
OI house DTcdhiHS anu idiSChy O. htS
April, 1911, term Of court for York
county, and sentenced to two years in
the state penitentiary.
The petition, presented by Mr.. A. l..
CASTOR, Of Chester, is signed by more
than one hundred Of the good, reputa-
BILE citizens of the community, and Is
endorsed as follows by the solicitor
and the board Of pardons:
1.-The defendant, John w. Hafner
upon arraignment, pleaded guilty, and
was sentenced to Imprisonment for two
years. He belongs to one of the best
families in the state. His people have
mostly maintained high character for
honesty and sobriety. / believe, with
the petitioners, that bad company and
drink brought him to this ugly pass. He
his plea of guilty. His people and con-
nsctions comprise q large circle. Ny
sympathies 20 out to those. This Is
the sum of the facts known to me.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) ]. K. Henry.
Sol. 9Th Circuit.
Goth December, 1911" -..
Columbia, s. c., April II, 1912.
His Excellency, Governor Cole l.
Blease, Columbia 8. c. u. ..a
Dear Sir: John w. Hafner, York coun-
ty, housebreaking and larceny, two
years, April, 1911.
The very strong petition for pardon
signed by many Of the citizens OF the
community, and the endorsement OF
Solicitor Henry, moves us to recon-
mend q parole, during good behavior.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed)
Jas. A. Summersett, Secretary;
E. F. Warren, Chairman;
r. Mays Cleveland"
Upon these recommendations, the de-
fendant was paroled during good be-
havior, April "a, 1912.