Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-13
GAINES IN CUSTODY.
A WITNESS GOTTEN WHO is WANTED
BY BOTH SIDES.
Saws Tie Knows Nothing About the MUIR
der-Adsms Takcp Before Judge
Minor and Baiied.

asy afternoon To Deputy Sheriff Neurohr,
who soon came up with him and brought
him 10 the county courthouse. where he
was handed over TO Jailer Burweli for safe
keeping.
Gaines is the negro youth who has been
wanted hy both the prosecution ana the
defence in tho Rosdeltcher murder case
and has been regarded by both as an I'M
po.tant witness Tom Sully. one OF the
iour persons charged with robbing and
killing the peddler, depends upon bis testI-
monv to prove an abb and, therefore, 20
procure his release; the Commonwealth
wishes 10 make him her witness with
view 70 learning whether he knows any
thing 20 connect Sully with the CRIME.
CONFLICT OF NAMES.
The youth is about nineteen years OF
ace. and Of brighter color than Sully. lie
saws his name is not Gaines. but Daniel
and gives this as the reason why tho ON
GERS did not find him sooner. Suiiy, ne
SAYS, only knew him by the name OF Johi,,
though Their parents live next door 10 eacn
othor on Thirtieth street.
Games or Daniel. works on the Belt-Line
which ia being built by the kichInohd'
Fredericksburg and Potomac ana hlcn.
mopd and Petersburg railroads. He went
10 ms fathers house and spent snort
time Yesterday. ami was out near there
witnessing "A game Of baseball when
Deputv Nenrohr came for him and took
hiin down 10 the courthouse IN his sulky'
WHAT HK SAYS or sULLY.
The ped1lor was robbed and wounded
on the night of July 1st-John says he had
been up town that night and about,
o'clock. or probably bali an hour lnter ne
went to the hobby-hOrses on Seyehteeh'h
street. where he found Sully. 1hey re-
..n.,.l ,loro fov uearlV two hours ana
both went homo together. The house IN
which Sullys parents live was first reached
and he and Tom stopped nj the gate.
Wbilo there the clock strnck ii. Suly
went IN the house and John went on next
door 10 his home.
DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT TIE WATCH.
Daniel saws this is all he knows of the
matter. There has been some talk OF his
being arrested "a an accessory 10 the
crime. but he has not been 80 charged ana
prohahly will not be. The idea was 10 OIL
ier him an inducement 20 tell all he knows.
IL has been reported that Daniel took
watch 10 a uawn-brOker and that no made
statement 10 the effect that 1t was done
al Sully's request and that the property be-
lonced TO the latter.
When asked about this matter yesterday
John sgid be had not taken Z. watch any
where for either himself or Suily.
TIE BLOOD SPOTS.
Sheriff Southward and Commonwealth's-
Attorney Thomas will secure the services
Of one or two physicians and at lO O'Clock
this morning will go out to Mr.. teitlg,s re-
sidouce 10 make n microscopic test OF the
spots supposed to have been made by blood
on the back staiTway. This vii be done
10 determine whether or not the spots are
really caused from blood and If they were
made recently. =,
one of Captain James NJ. Iylers chill
dren was too sick yesterday for him 10
leave homo TO work on the case: Sherlil
Southwa will continue his lnvestlga-
tious. AID VIII cooperate in any way with
Captain Tyler to unrayel the mystery.
Tho Case of Thornton Adams.
The case Of Thornton Adams. the young
farmland of Mr. Jacob Feitig who has
hean held I'm iail for the murder oi RoS-
Geitcher, was before Squire Alice for pre-
Eminary hearing yesterday morning, but
was postponed until August 22d. owing To
the absence of an important witness, whose
name was not gwen.
a LARGE number of people, both white
aud black. and including several ladies;
mad assembled in the courtroom, and
were eagerly awaiting the appearance OF
Adams and the opening OF the examina-
ton. but they were disappointed. as the
Justice sat in the SheriH's Office and very
few were apprised of the fact except the
reporters.
HIS COUNSEL.
Major A. II. Courtney aud Mr w. W.
Cosby, Ir., appeared as counsel for the
prisoner, as Hon. GEORGE ID. Wise was alb
sent from the city on business connected
with his congressional contest.
Major Courtney asked that Squire Atlce
proceed with the examination, as they were
ANXIOUS 90 have the matter investigated.
ihc Justice replied that from the nature
of the case 10 would be necessary TO post !
poue the examination. and Sheriff South |
ward added that very important witness |
not only for the Commonwealth but also |
f.r Mr.. Adams was missing. have I
deputy sheriff after him now," continued |
Mr. Southward. "and ! will get him as |
soon as / cam
POSTPONED.
II was then decided % hold the exami- !
nntlol saturday. Major COurtnev, address, !
ing the Justice. said: You will appreci- |
ate the hardships of citizen put IN jail |
and not allowed 10 prove his innocence. |
All be- asks Is on opportunity to be heard, |
bat of course II the Commonwealth Is not |
able 90 get through with other cases |
earlier than that day, al right. and we now /
as YOU % bail Mr.. Adams for any amount |
You think best"
Squire Atee replied that considering the |
evidence N his possession he did not think |
he could do so. Il would rather that II |
should be- done hy some one better yersed |
than am IN case Of murder" said he.
HABFAs CORPUS WRIT.
II was then decided 10y counsel for the |
prisoner TO apply TO judge Minor for a |
writ oi hgbeds corpus. and after the crowd !
of witnesses had dispersed they held |
private consultation with their client and |
then appeared before Judge Minor with |
~ l. t.I
explanation from Mr.. Cosby. Adams was
then balled for his appearance in the sum
OF $500, and the examination of the case
was postponed, gs agreed bv counsel and
Squire Atlee. 10 August 22d at II O'clock.
hir jacob Feitig and DIR. William w.
Scott appeared and gave Dond for Adams
il that amount, and the prisoner was told
that he was tree for time at least.
PERSONAL.
Ipon hearing this Il smile came over his
features-the first show of expression that
be had manifested and he looked con-
riderahly more cheerful. During the ex-
am nation he had sat IN chair with an sb-
-olutoly exprcsslonless face. apparently in-
different, and not comprehending the pro-
ceedlnrs he wore a pair OF dark trousers
aud a hght seersucker coat. and held q
black straw bat In his hand. His linen
was very neat and altogether he presented
the appearance Of having prepared himself
10 20 10 church OF as If dressed for some
special occasion.
RETURNED WITH MIR. FEITIG.
Immediately after his release ne was
TONED by Mr.. Jacob Fetig. and having
each lit cigar. and apparently freed their
minds from care. they sauntered about the
courtyard preparatory 10 returning to
Mr. feiug's farm and cha,ted and discussed
the case with friends
Adams appears 10 be man OF delicate
health. for although he shows by his CON-
plexion that he is used to hard work. II is
easv 10 see from his physique that he is by
40 means strong. He has dark hair and
ewes and a brown moustache. HIS eye
brows are slightly arched, which gives him
surprised look. HIS face. while indica-
tive OF no great strength OF character IL
not bad. and one would never infer from
his countcnsnce that be was capable OF
committing the deed of which he IS ac-
cused.
CAN DETECT THE GLoBuLEs.