Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-26

about ell that was elected from her with
reference to administering Of the deadly
Hqufd. The gentlemen then next directe1
their inquisitorial campaign toward Wal
tDn. He told five different stories con-
cerning his whereabouts Wednesday night
after his escape from the officer, but
declined to say anything in regard TO
what ti'anspired on the night prior to the
death of jenkins.
RESULT OF THE ANALYSIS.
DIR. C'halkiey Is still very reticent con-
cernirg g the nature Of the poison which
he has discovered. From Information re-
ceived from various sources. coupled with
the fact that laudanum was found in the
woman's room. 1t Is more than probable
that this was the fluid which was poured
IN Jenkinss beer. Poison by laudanum
would cause the same symptoms. II has
been ascertained, that were noticed during
Jenkins's last moments.
The Doctor expects to conclude MS
analysis tomorrow.
BEING KEPT IN sECLUsIoN.
In Compliance with the expressed wish
OF Commemorative s-Attorney Sands ana
Mr.. Jewell. who has been valuable as
sstant to the prosecutor, Sheriff Solomon
- having Lizzie Walters and the two
men under arrest kept in perfect seclu-
SIAN.
]. They may, perchance. look out on the
World. but only a very small portion OF
the world is permitted to look In ors them.
There were large crowds about the jail
yesterday, all anxious to hear the latest
news n this case and look upon the
woman who twenty-four hours before
would not have been noticed ON the street.
But now that she Is charged with crime
which. II proved. may cost her even more
than Her liberty, she Is regarded as
celebrity.
From present indications the Court may
have to appoint counsel to defend the
woman, as she seems 10 have made no
effort to secure legal advice, and. perhaps,
has no friends here able TO bear the ex-
pense OF her defence. Her rights are.
however, being carefully protected In at
least one respect, II she is, as she claims.
being treated badly" In others. The
powers that be are not permitting her to
be annoyed by questions, except the
numerous and very pointed ones that they
have themselves sought. largely In vain.
to have answered. Messrs. Sands and
Jewell were at the jail until a. NJ. yes
terday, and after. enjoying a few hours
OF refreshing sleep returned to the prison
about noon and spent the remainder of
the day there and elsewhere investigating
the matter.
NOT THE RIGHT THING.
The refusal OF the authorities to permit
representatives of the press 10 see the
prisoners and talk with them freely Is
| contrary to the usual custom. and is a
| step that can but be condemned. The
| Dispatch has from the day on which II
made the exclusive announcement that the
| suspicious circumstances surrounding the
| death OF jenkins would be officially In
vestgated, kept It's readers fully posted
as TO every development. and told them
| beforehand that a woman would be ar
rested for the crime.
| With the woman. an alleged accomplce
| and two witnesses in the hands OF the
| law the Commonwealth ought TO be able
| 10 get along with it's case without forciblS
closing the mouths Of those whom hei
| representatives. are to prosecute. The
motives of Mr.. Sands are, all know. right
but his action in this respect is entirely
| wrong.
| Mr. Jewell will leave for New York to
| night and will return to Richmond dur
| ing the latter part Of next week.