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THE BANNER, FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 10. 1911. TWENTY YEARS Sentence of Train Robbers the Limit of the Law. Trial Took Only One Day. Gainesville, Ga„ March 4.—Thu special term of the superior court called to try Charles Anderson, L. G. Hunter and James Hansford, for robbing the express coach of rast mall train No. 36 near White Sulphur Springs. February 18th, was called to order by Judge J. B, Jones, Friday morning at 9 o'clock. The same grand Jury which served at the regular January term of the court were In seslon 90 minutes, and found a true bill against each of the three men. Mr. J. N. Twitty was fore man of the grand Jury. Judge Jones said It was unnecessary to charge the grand jury, that he i bought it necessary to call them in special session, and that it would bo their duty to take up such matters as were brought before them. The spe cial term of the court was for the purpose of “clearing’’ the Jail. At 11 o'clock the three prisoners were brought into the court-TOom. The court-room was filled and there was no standing room in the aisles. A number of ladies were provided with seats. Very nearly every member of the Gainesville bar was present, In- bide the banister. The prisoners were brought Into court by Sheriff Crow and Deputy Sheriff I.lttle. all three handcuffed The handcuffs were removed when Clothes have a direct effect upon cur feelings. The theatrical manager uses color, light and shade in staging his scenes, so as to produce certain effects upon his audience. You can not feel happy in your old, worn, sombre winter garments. Cast them aside- Our new, cheerful spring clothes—which you can buy at a | reasonable price—will delight you. come buy a new outfit. You will | ‘Teel Happy in your new spring suit ” Many Happy surprises will greet you in the suit department Monday a. m. We have received many new things since last week, and we cordially invite you to come and s e them. You will be pleased. .*. ■% they had been seated in position at the left of the Judge's stand. The cases against Hunter and Han ford were first called. Both said they had no defending attorneys and that they had nothing to say' In their own defense. Both desired to enter pless of guilty, and signed their names to the pleas. The case of Anderson was then called. Solicitor-General McMillan was present, though Col. Howard Thoinp son, conducted the questioning of witnesses. He had the prosecution in charge. Col. Ben I’. Halliard was counsel and attorney for Anderson. The trial Jury was secured In 40 minutes. Solicitor McMillan putting the questions to the jurors. After the Jurors were sworn and had taken seats in the box, the space around the box, crowded with people had to be cleared by the sheriff. "I'm sorry the court couse Is not large enough to accomodate all the people who want to hear the trial today," said Sheriff Crow, "but this Is the best we can do for you, and the Jury must not be crowded." Juliuc Heavy, jeweler, In the employ of J. Goldsmith, of Mobile, Ala., was the first witness to be placed on the stand by the prosecution. He identi fied the Howard watch, found Among the stolen goods, as the same one ex pressed by him Feb. 16, Identifying It by the number. He Identified the wrapper to the package. The watch was shipped to Waltham, Mass., and delivered to the Southern Express Co. He Identified the receipt given him by the agent of the express company. The watch, wrapper, letter and re ceipt were tendered as evidence. J. A. Pickens, money clerk of the South ern Kxpress Co., at Habile,, Ala., was placed on the stand. He identified the wrapper and the waybill given for ■ he package. The way-bill was tendered as evi dence. T. W. Waters, of I.umpkln county, was sworn. He testified that be ar rested Anderson and handcuffed him in bed at the house of Kendall, 17 miles northwest of Dahlonega. The watch was found with Anderson. When handed the watch to Identify, he said, "Thnt'a the watch Anderson had." He told of the dispute between Sheriff Snrgent and ex-Sheriff “Jim" Davis concerning who was entitled to the reward for the arrest of Ander son. At this point the hands of the clock pointed to 12:30, and court took a re cess till 2 o’clock. Afternoon Session. Mrs. I.inenstrap, and Express Clerk Fifer. of Pensacola, Fla., were intro duced to Identify a lady's handbag and the wrapper of the package ex pressed from Pensacola, taken from the robbed express car and found In the poaaesslon of Anderson. Charley Hunter was placed on the stand and swore that the three were together In the robbery, and that An derson was the leader. He said that the spoils were divided equally. He said that he had not been coerced to make a confession But that officers and others thought It the best thing for him and Hansford to do. He thought he might get off with a light er science. Engineer Fant Identified Anderson as one of the men and told a graphic story of the hold-up. He said Ander son was the man who blew open the safe and managed the actions of the Foulard Dresses to Sell at $12.50 and $15 Made in all the new effects. The colors are new and stylish. We have about 50 in the lot; so come early if you want first pick. 12.50 and 15.00. Stunning Dresses of Rajah Silk $12 50 A pretty one-piece dress, made dutch neck with peasant sleeves, collar and cuffs of plaid silk, skirt showing the ripple effect; these come in different color combinations and make very at tractive dresses for young girls. Stylish Dresses of Voiles $11.50 In stripes in all the new shades, in cluding black and white in neat stripes, trimmed in solid colors of messaline; the yoke is of point de spray and sleeves are of point de spey. Price 11.50. Embroidered Rajah Dresses $15.00 Pretty dresses of rajah with embroid ered figures, trimmed in cluny and Cor delia laces; they come in ail the new shades. ^oat Suits of Cream Serges Showing the new eton and semi-fit ting coats. A very pretty suit is an eton, showing the dutch collar of striped bengaline silk—a very stylish suit—price 22.50. A Ve. y Stunning Suit of Cream Serge at $16.50 With deep shawl collar of black satin; coat showing the semi-style,with two large pearl buttons. “A suit that’s stylish.” View and Very Effective Dresses of Marquisette Dainty dresses of white marquisette, daintily trimmed in cluny laces and wide filet bands; the prettiest dress you can buy for party and evening wear; 12.50 to 25.00. Hundreds of Pretty Coat Suits Showing Much Grace and Style AVivU| At/iUO Up *v»wWj ill (ill piVllj mixtures, stripes, checks and solid col ors; coats cut 22 to 24 inches long. Beautiful showing of Waists Hundreds of pretty waists in linens, chiffons, taffetas, messalines and lin geries. Linen waists from 1.00 up, lingerie waists from 1.50 to8.50, chiffon waifts from 5.00 to 20,00. Children’s Drawers 10c Pair 100 dozen children’s drawers, made of fine quality of cambric, tucked and lace trimmed, in sizes from 2 to 12 years. C-B a La Spirite Corsets There is a C-B a la Spirite Corset exactly suited to every figure. The range of styles is almost endless. The C-B a la Spirite Corset comes with low, medium and high busts; with short aud deep hips; for tall and short figures; for slender forms nnd those inclined to be stout. In styles that redueo the hips and abdomen, or give the long, graceful effect. Over forty variations in the models insure a per fect fit for all the pecullritles of the figure. New Corset Styles Visit or corset department and see the latest Thomson’s Glove Fitting Corsets Ladies’ Gowns, Special 85c Pretty quality of ladies’ gowns, V and round neck, made of a nice quality nainsook, lace and embroidery trim med, cut full length. Shirt Waist Sale 75c One table full of waists, slightly soiled from shop wear, special at 75c. especially the famous cool, summer “Ventilating” corsets. We have made great preparations for this important event, which goes hand in hand with summer dress goods—every new gown should be fitted over a new corset. Thomson's "Glove-Fitting” Corsets have always been perfect In their pro duction of the correct figure lines. The new models embody every feat ure of the long, slender effect. $1.00 TO $10.00. Ladies’ Black Petticoats Made of fine quality French percaline with pretty full ruffle; cut on the new lines. Regular $5.00 Silk Petticoats $3.95 In black and full range of colors, these’ skirts are actually worth 5.00; special while they last 3.95. Hemmed Diapers Ready for Use $1.00 Dozen Medicated, sanitary, size 24x24. Huck Toweling Special 8c Yd 50 pieces of huck toweling, with red borders, worth 12Jc; special 8c. Special Sale Ladies’ Parasols $1,00 500 ladies’*silver trimmed parasols, with mission handles, 36 in. frame, best quality gloria silk. White Linens 25c for 36 in. waist linen; 35c for 36 in. shrunk waist linen; 50c for 104 linen sheeting, worth 75c; $1.00 for 104 linen sheeting worth 1.25. WHY WE 8ELL WAYNE KNIT "PONY STOCKINGS.” We’ve handled n good many differ ent brands of children's hose, at dif ferent times. Most of them bad good points, and bud (mints. We've carried PONY STOCKINGS tor several years, long enough to know they're good all the way through. They’re made to wear, and will outlast any we ever saw, without being too stiff, aud they're elastic, snug-fitting, fast col ors and comfortable. We now carry u full line, In all weights and colAra, and wilt warrant every pair we sell lo give perfect satisfaction. The big gest mill in the country, with 2,000 skilled workers, stands behind these goods. 25c THE PAIR. Davison-Nicholson Company two younger men. Express Messenger Miller was the last witness. He told the whole story of the daring robbery and aald that he had to obey orders of the highway men or be killed. He Identified the wrecked safe, which waa in court, and the messenger’s sack which con tained valuables, and said that An derson ordered one of the others to rut It open. He Identified Anderson as the leader of the gang. Here the proaecutlon rested. Anderson made no statement. The defense also rested. In a few words Col. Galliard stated the grounds for the defense, resting his case on the confession of Hunter and bis tnrnin/; state's evidence against Anderson, and taking the po sltlon that the state had fatted to make a complete case outside the testimony of Hunter. Solicitor McMillan spoke for 20 minutes, stating that the Jury could not do otherwise than convict, that such a case of highway robbery had never before been known In the his tory of the state, and that the fair name of the county, the state, the South and the United States, would be blotted if a speedy verdict of guil ty was not given by the Jury. Col. Howard Thompson followed In a thirty-five minute speech, earnest and Impassioned. He said that the facts were so conclusive that a law yer was embarrassed In trying to prove anything. It was as plain as two and two make four that Ander son was guilty. He had no desire to make any argument but just desired lo let the Jury and the people know that the prosecution was In earnest and that speedy justice should be meted out He said that we bad been reading all our lives of train rob- bories In the northwest and the west | and now such robbers had entered Georgia, and that such an object les-j son should be made of this case that auch a deed would never again be committed here. Col. Gailliad spoke for twenty-five minutes and made an excellent fight for bis client. His speech and the manner In which he handled the case showed that he prejudged correctly the case which the prosecution had made out, and he made as strong a fight as was possible for Anderson. Judge Jones then gave the law in charge to the Jury. The Jury was out but fifteen min utes, when they returned with a ver dict of guilty. Anderson was sentenced to twenty years, while Hunter and Hansford were given fifteen years each. 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