Lane - William - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

William E. Shular, who was sent to prison in 1885 for killing William Lane, and who was paroled at the expiration of six years by the Governor, has been ordered back. It seems that Shular has violated the conditions of the parole many times, but was shown leniency by the police until a week ago, when it seemed that he was acting regardless of his parole. The Governor having had the matter presented to him has acted as above stated. There have been many opinions expressed as to the length of time he will now have to serve, the general impression being that he will have to serve the balance of his time that being eleven years. Prosecutor Kennedy was seen and stated the matter as follows:

“Shular was sentenced in 1885 for seventeen years. He served six years of that time, and during that period gained about two years’ good time. It has been thirteen years since the sentence, and this, together with the two years good time makes fifteen years of the seventeen that is the same as served out, leaving two years yet to serve. I think the prison law will allow him a few months good time on this two years, if his deportment is such as to warrant it.”

As may be imagined Shular was very much distressed when taken to jail Wednesday and lamented his fate bitterly. His excellent parents are also deeply grieved. Shular some months ago took the Keeley cure, realizing where his appetite for strong drink was leading him. For awhile all went well but in an unlucky hour he ate some fruit which had been preserved in brandy, and this restored his appetite for strong drink. He went on a prolonged spree and as a result had his parole withdrawn.