Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
THE REAMS TRAGEDY
THE PARTICULARS OF THE DE-
PLoRABLE RENCOUNTER.
Matrimonial Notcs-scvcrnI War
ringes-Fortunnte Recovery "i
VnIIse Containing N"iunb'es'
Heavy Rains and Damage to Crops

PETERSBURG, VA, July S-tSpecial)
Theunfortunatea and deplorable rencouh'er
Yesterday afternoon near Reanss H''-
,ion in Dinwiddie county, between Mess's'
John and Wade Perkins, on the one sue
and Mr.. Plummer Rainey. on the other
will probably result in the death oil al
three of the participants. Mr.. Johh re'-
kins was killed or died soon AFTER receN-
ing shot through the breast ana IL Il
reported to-day that Mr.. Rainey Is deaa
and thar the condition OF Mr.. Wade fer-
kins is critical. The three gentlemen
were all well known in Petersburg "heie
they transacted most of their business
The cause of the unfortunate trouble Is
ro,orted IN have been some unjust re-
Elections upon sister Of the PERKINS
brothers. which were traced, IL is III
legged. TO Mr.. Rainey, who, II IS also IT,
portcd. wrote a letter to Miss PERKINS
which was regarded as insulting, anu
which was returned to the writer. NHch
the three men met yesterday an apology
WAS demanded of Mr. Rainey, when Nd9
refused, and he was struck by MI JUN
Perkins. who was shot down IN ms udtN9'
Mr.. Wade Perkins and Mr.. Rainey lneh
came together, and I'm the struggle MI
Perkins was shot i'm the MP ana Sio.n'
Mr.. Perkins succeeded in wrenchihs MI
Rainey's pistol from his grasp ana snot
the latter through the head. IL Is saIu
that neither Of the Perkins brothers Welo
armed. The above statement eli"ou
the reports of the affair received here To-
D.rlrfpg me ONLY Ollt
Of the three who was able 10 give d.
sistance and get medical attendance.
MATRIMONIAL NOTES.
Miss Ida Tucker. daughter of Mr.. W. =
Tucker. and Mr. W. \. Twynham. ioi
mer resident Of Richmond, were ma u
this morning at the residence OF 'no
brides parents. on Harrison street. NV
Or. II. W. Battle officiating.
Last night Miss Lillian May Fem ana
Mr.. Thomas +. WestmOreland were mar
ried. n
Yesterday. at Clinton. y. C., Dr. J. +.
Tones wen-known young physician OF
Ettrick. and Miss Mary Duckett, or the
former place. were married.
A FORTUNATE RECOVERY.
4 dav or TWO since lady passenger
on the south-bound train on the Atlantic
Coast Line accidentally dropped small
hand-valise out Of the car window short
~ after leaving the depot in this city.
The yalise contained Sl02 In money, two
pairs Of gold eyeglasses. and other ar
ticles of value. The train did not stOp
until IT reached Stony Creek, and at
that station a telegram was sent back
announcing the loss. trusty colored
messenger was promptly sent out 10 look
for the lost valise. and he found ii, with
contents intact. on the side OF the road
near the Mount Airy shops. The recovery
Of the property was a very fortunate one.
Personal AND GENERAL.
Mrs. Catherine Lavelle, an aged and
respected lady. residing on Bollingbrook
street died last night She leaves three
sons and two daughters, and "A large circle
OF friends. Two of her sons live in
the West.
There have been heavy rains almost
daily I'm this section for several weeks
past, and injury has resulted to the crops.
While the corn crop promises 10 be very
large, the peanut and melon crops have
been almost drowned.
The regular term OF the County Court OF
Prince George will be held tomorrow.
RAINEY TAKEN TO PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG. VA. July S-(Special)
Mr.. Rainey, who on yesterday shot and
killed John Perkins and dangerously
wounded Wade Perkins in a difficulty
near Reams's Station. in Dinwiddie coun-
ty. and who was himself shot twice in the
head by John Perkins was brought 10 the
Home for the Sick, in this city. tonight.
He is resting easily. but there are only
slight homes of recovery.