Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-18
WALKER ACQUITTED.
AN INQUEST UNNECESSARY As THE
SHOOTING WAS ACCIDENTAL.
A Painful Acoident-mr. sfooaiIoagh RE-
Eleesea--rciitlcs in pinwiddie ccun-
ts-A Pretty wedding.
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pxrxnspuno, Va, February i7.--No In
ouost was deemed necessary IN the case OF
the negro Walker. who was killed by a
companion near Dinwiddio Courthouse on
SATURDAY. while out hunting. Investiga-
ton proved that the shooting was alto
gethor accidental. Three Of the negroes
were hunting together, and one of thcm
while hurriedly taking his gun from under
his arm accidentally caused Its discharge.
The load of shot entered Walkers back
beneath the shoulder, causing death in
short time.
ANoxEKR AccDEgTAz SHOOTING.
Lee Knox (colored), also living in the
nsighborhood Of Dinwiddie Courthouse,
nfet with painful accident day or two
ago. He was endeavoring 10 extract a
ball from pistol. The weapon was die
charged and the ball passed through the
hand, lodging beneath the skin on the back
of the wrist. where II was cut out.
ELECTION or TOBACCO INSPECTOR.
AT a meeting of the Tobacco Exchange
TO-DAY the annual election for tobacco In
spector for this city took place. Mr.. j.. Is.
McCulloch was nominated for re-electlon
ne the best tohacco inspector IN the state.
The exchange endorsed the compliment
by electing Mr.. McCulloch by acclamauon-
Asuperb collation. was spread on the occa-
sion.
pwwIDDn POLITICS.
The Democratic Executive Committee of
Dinwiddie county met at the Courthouse
yesterday, but without taking any action
adjourned over until the March term OF
the court, when the question OF holdinR
Democratic convention for the domination
of county officers will be decided. Ihere
are so many candidates for the offices that
O convention will be necessary.
MATRIMONIAL.
Mr. John Henry Hugent, well-known
young painter of this city, was married To-
night 10 Miss Susan i. Roberts: Inc ceTe-
mony took place at $3.50 o'clock at the Be
cond Presbyterian church. the pastor, Rev
s. x. Winn. officiating, A large assem-
blage was present, both the bride ana
groom being widely known and popular.
The bridal party entered and retired 70
the air of wedding marches beautifully
rendered on the organ. There were no walt
ers, and the following young gentlemen
acted as ushers John W. Prosser, George
A, Thompson, James Pearman, and Alex
ander Thompson.
WRONGFUL LEVY.
II IL probable that within the next two or
three weeks Judge Hancock will hold
special term of his court in this city for
the purpose Of hearing the case OF Parrish
against Ferguson. from Dinwiddie county;
This is a suit for damages tor alleged
illegal and wrongful levy. It was tried
here some weeks ago, but the jury dis
agreed and failed to render verdict.
YIN. @. A. HOME.
II il understood that work on the pro-
posed new hall of the Young Mems CHRIS
fian Association will be commenced early
in the spring. The association owns three
of the finest lots in the clty-the sites OF
three of the large iron-front stores ON Syca-
more street lately destroyed by fire. On
this site il is proposed to erect magnln,
cent home. with every possible comfort
and convenience. The ground hoor Will
be occupied by three large stores. There
have already been liberal donations in be-
half of the home.
GENERAL NEWS.
In the MAYORS Court this morning
white man named Emmett Poarch was
convicted of the larceny of some fancy
pigeons and was sentenced to jail Tor NJ
teen days. -.
"a great deal of rain has fallen in this
section during hepast two or three weeks,
and the roads everywhere are represented
10 be in very bad condition. For several
hours early this morning the rain fell Ii !
torrents.
The representatives for the lodges in |
this city to the Pythian Grand Lodge at |
Roanoke left for that place this morning. |
They met the Norfolk and Portsmouth |
delegates at the depot Il
There are seven felony and number of |
misdemeanor cases on the docket Of the |
Hastings Court, which meets on Thursday /
Of this week.
Some of the former cases are of much |
interest, and their trial will consume a |
great deal of time.
Paul Young. who is charged with the |
killing of Robert Gillian (colored) Just be- |
fore Christmas. will be defended by Judge |
r. III. Jones a Son.