Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-07
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Mr. Feitig said he questioned the ped
dler closely at first with regard to the
cause Of his injuries. but be was too feeble
and dazed to make any definite statement.
He mumbled few inarticulate words
which could hardly be understood, though
Mr.. Feitig Is certain he heard him say the
horse kicked him.
WHY he DIDN'T NOTIFY OFFICERS.
The reporter asked Mr.. Feitig why he
did not notify the county authorities i'm
mediately after he found Rosdeitcher.
81 was so worried" replied Mr.. Feitig.
" that hardly knew what TO do, and at
that time had no idea that his wounds
were caused by anything else than the
kick of horse. As soon as | reached him
! commenced washing the blood from the
wound with hot water, but he seemed TO
be in an irritable state, resisted me to the
best of his strength, and protested against
my attentions. saying that he would get up
in little while. / sent for DIR. Bryant.
who suggested his being removed to the
county almsbousc. and that evening we
carried him there.
Judging from The blood on his head"
continued Mr.. Feitig, would think that
he had been struck several hours, as il was
clotted and so hard around the wound
that il was impossible for me TO wash some
of II off.
NOT A HORSES KICK.
81 hardly think il possible" said Mr..
Feitig, that he was kicked by horse, rs
there were none in the place where he
was sleeping; but the next morning saw
his horse tied there. Besides. we have
never been able to discover any of the
money that Max" had in his pockets" y,
WHO do you think killed the peddler! "
asked the reporter.
"Sully." was his reply. From the way
he has been doing lately think he is the
man. He used to be very steady. indus
trious boy. but of late he has gotten very
trifling and mean. and several of nv neigh
bors are at war with him for various little
mean acts,
II am certain Adams is not guilty. con-
tinued Mr.. Feitig. He is a perfectly
honest aud industrious man, and | have
known him for nearly four years. For
seven or eight years he worked tor one OF
my neighbors, Mr.. Carepa, and be will tes-
tify as to his good reputation and honesty.
In March he commenced work for me, and
! have always found him very industrious.
Over and over again | have left my family
and house TO his care when | was gone
away. He sleeps stairs, but does not, as
heretofore stated. have To come through
nv room TO obtain an entrance to his
room. II he had come down on the night
that Rosdetcher was struck we could have
heard him opening the front door, which
makes considerable noise when the latch
is uncaught."
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Feitig is about thirty-fve years, OF
age, exceedingly courteous, is possessed OF
considerable intelligence, and has a very
good education. He is the father of tye
- al. oil
farm will indicate his character, for 1t is
indeed an evidence of thrift and industry.
NO DEVELOPMENTS.
There were no new developments in the
case yesterday. Sheriff Southwari was
feeling unwell, and in consequence OF this
and the rain only gave the matter two or
three hours attention. He traced up one
or two clues, and will go to work with a
vim to-d0.