Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-23
THE ADAMS CASE CONTINUED.
MIR. Richardson to- Assist in the Prosecu-
ticn-War Of Words.


The case Of Thornton Adams. charged
with the murder of "Mox' Rosdeitcher,
came up for examination before Squire
Atleo at the county courthouse yesterday
morning at 1870 o'clock.
A large crowd of people had gathered in
the courtroom 10 witness the proceedings
but were disappointed, as the examination
was postponed until September sd. on ac-
count Of the sickness of COmmOnweaith's 8
Attorney Thomas. who has been seriously
indisposed for several weeks.
Mr.. Thomas stated that 1t was not usual
for longer continuance than ten days 20
be granted by the Court, but that in this
case the counsel for the prisoner had
agreed to postponemeEt until tho 30 Oh
next month.
THE PRISONER CARELESS.
Adams was dressed as usual. and mani
tested very little interest IN what was
going on. He does not appear to FULLY un-
derstand the gravity OK the charge against
him.
Mr.. Jacob Feitig was also present, having
been summoned as q witness. He was "a
ther retiring. having but little 70 say to
those present. though he chatted aiiably
at times with Adams, IN whose case he
seems to take great interest.
BAILED OK A HABEAs CORPUS.
After the examination had been post
poned Mr.. Cosby made an application 10
Judge Leake. Of the Chancery Court. for a
writ of hnJedS COrpuS. which was granted,
and bail was allowed in 81, 1000, the same
penalty Of the bond fixed by Judge Minor.
Mr.. Feitig became Adams bondsman. Dr.
William II. Scott. who was formerly asso-
ciated with him, did not 60 on the present
bond.
TO ASSIST ME-. THOMAS.
Mr.. David c. Richardson has been en-
plOved by Mr.. Harris Jacobs and other
Hebrew citizens To assist Mr.. Thomas IN
the prosecution. The Jews of this city
have collected considerable amount OF
money 10 be used in ferreting out the mys-
terv and bringing the guilty parties TO jus
tice, and they are determined 20 leave no
stone uuturned in their investigation. Mr..
Richardson will give immediate attention
10 the matter, and his first step will be to
familiarize himself with the surroundings
at Mr.. Feitig's home, where the peddler
was assaulted nearly two months ago.
SLIGHT DIFFICULTY.
4 slight difficulty, rather war oi words,
occurred in Dr. Scotts drugstore yester-
dav afternoon between Mr. Feitig and Mr.
5. Stern. who has displayed great energy
and tact in assisting Sheriff Southwark IN
his Investigations IN connection Win tue
murder.
Mr. Feitic was in the store when Stern
called 10 purchase some acids, and the
former accosted the later about expressing
the opinion that "Aloxn hsd been pol
soned and saving that he got milk at his
(Feitig's) house. Some sharp words passed
between the two, but no blows.
THE ANALYSIS.
An adjourned meeting Of the County
Board of Supervisors will be held TO-DAY
10 consider the advisability Of employing
Dr. Charles Chalkley % make an ANALYSIS
of the blood-stains found in the house and
barn of Mr. Feitig. If the blood "a not at
present in too decompOsed state much
light can be thrown On the mystery by
such an examination. II Is doubted
though. by many eminent chemists whe-
ther ANYTHING at all can be accomplished
at this late day. and tins is why the board
hesitates.