SECOND TRIAL OF DICK TURNER
Submitted by: Mollie Stehno

   The second trial of Dick Turner for the murder of Charles Squirrel, last June, in this District, began here Monday last and closed Thursday, at noon, with a verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the first degree.  Judge Bigby fixed the sentenced at nine years confinement in the National Prison.

   The prisoner exhibited a good deal of emotion as the Foreman of the Jury was announcing the verdict.  When asked by the Judge if he had any thing to say why sentence should not be passed, he replied in a low tone that, he had not. After he had heard and fully understood the verdict and sentence, he soon regained his self-possession, and although very pale pleasantly acknowledged the greetings of his kindred and friends, who were present to bid him a long good bye.

   Court was adjourned at 1 p.m. and a few minutes later Sheriff Sanders delivered the prisoner into the custody of High Sheriff French, who at once placed him behind the iron bars to wait, the fulfillment of the sentence.

   The case was managed by Solicitor Triplett, Mr. E. C. Boudinot, Mr. George Butler and Mr. John Grass for the Nation and Capt. S. J. Benge and Major John F. Lyon for the accused.

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