Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-12
One DAY IN JAIL.
THIS THE VERDICT IN THE
PERKINS-PiERSON CASE.
Lynch Thought to BE the MUIR
dercr---Pcrsonal and Other
Manchester Items.

last night from Chesterfield Courthouse,
where he had been holding the April
term OF the County Court The case
OF Watson Perkins. charged with the
murder OF James Pierson, was heard
yesterday. The evidence was taken and
the care submitted to the jury without
argument. The verdict rendered was
involuntary manslaughter and the pun
ishment fixed at one day in Jail. 1t
will be remembered that in January lest,
the two young men were playing With a
pistol supposed to be empty, when II
exploded, the ball entering Persons
breast. killing him instantly. The ac-
cused was represented by Messrs. Z. IL.
Page and J. Webb-Peploe.
On Monday a number OF civil cases
were tried, among them that of ii. ,.
Bradley against r. G. Flourney. The
Jury in this case found for the defend
ant. Yesterday motion for new trial
was made and the Court granted 1t
After disposing Of a considerable
amount of routine business, the court
adjourned for the term.
LYNCH THOUGHT TO BE THE MAN.
The consensus of opinion among Man
chesterisus and Chesterheldians is that
Lynch, who was arrested at Jarratt 8
and who acknowledges having been with
the murdered stranger on the night OF
the tragedy. is the murderer OF the one,
armed young man whose body was found
Friday morning near Chester.
The old coat that Lynch had on when
arrested has several blots on 1t that look
like blood stains. DR.. William ii. lay
lor, the State Chemist. will be consulted
relative to this matter, and he will be
called upon to make a microscopic and
chemical analysis Of these stains. The
Court ordered this to be done to-day.
The Commonwealth Attorney will tho
roughly investigate the matter.
Since the granting of franchises TO
the two railway companies desiring the
right OF way to Petersburg and Mid
lothian very little has been said about
the proposed roads. Manchester peo-
pie haven't nad much faith in either en-
terprise and will really feel surprised
when work begins. 1t seems that all
the energy of the companies was dis
played in the fight for the franchises.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
J. p. Branch, the young man confined
in the city jail charged with the betrayal
of Miss Harris, will appear before the
Mayor tomorrow morning, and II no.
thing shall have been heard from the
North Carolina authorities by that time
he will doubtless be liberated.
A practical test of the workings OF
new road-machine was made yesterday
at Midlothian. Several members OF the
Board of Supervisors were present to
witness the workings of the machine.
1t will be thoroughly investigated and if
it proves satisfactory the county will
buy it. The machine is drawn by six
horses, and it is claimed that it can do
the very thing for the roads that is
needed.
George Kelly, the white tramp ar
rested Monday night on charge OF
drunkenness, was before the Mayor yes
terdsy morning. He said no would like
TO get to Danville and the Mayor sug-
gested that he move on.
There are several important damage
suits to be tried at the April term of the
Hastings Court which begins Monday.
The Free bridge is receiving some ne
cessary repairs.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Judge b. A. Hancock is holding the
Circnit Court OF Brunswick. The dock
ct, both of common-law and chancery
cases, is large. and the court will proba-
bly, be in session six or eight days.
The friends Of Rev. Joseph Walker
in this city were highly pleased at the
fattering and complimentary reception
rendered him at the Grsce-Street Bap-
fist church Monday night.
Captain E. I. Morris will be a candi-
date for reelection to the City Council
from the First Ward.
Miss Lillian Bagley, of Lynchburg,
is spending few days with Mrs. j. L.
Pilkinton, at Chesterfield Courthouse.
Mr.. J. A. Lester. of Chesterfield, was
in Manchester yesterday.
Mrs. A. w. Fair, who has been quite
sick, is very much better.
Little Edith Snellings, who has been
sick, is improving.
Major 2. G.. Warwick, OF Chesterfield,
WAS in the city yesterday.