Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
EXCITEMENT IN SEwTowS OVER A
NEGRo's STRANGE DEATH.
The Coroncr's Investigation showed
That II Was Not a Case of Poison
ing-Matters in the Courts-Per-
sonaI and other Items.

| Quite q sensation was created IN New
town, Just beyond Manchester. last eve-
ming by a rumor to the effect that Peter
Dean. a colored man. who died at his
home. ZOOS Canal street, about o'clock,
| had been poisoned.
Dean was employed at one OF the I,
| c. williams Company's tobacco factories
| in Richmond, and on Tuesday bought a
piece of pie and plate OF soup from one
of the women who sell midday lunches
| 10 the factory hands. Dean was taken
| sick about O'Clock yesterday morning
| and his suffering was intense. About
| o'clock in the afternoon he was taken
| with spasms, which lasted until his
death, which occurred shortly before
o'clock. Last evening Coroner John w.
| Brodnax was notified that a man had
| died as a result Of poisoning, and he
| was soon upon the scene. A careful ex-
| animation OF the excited and supersti'
| tious witnesses. however, revealed the
| facts in the case, and removed all doubt
| or mystery surrounding the mans death
| The Coroner came 10 the conclusion tna'
| the man had come to his death from
| dered his decision. deeming an inquest
unnecessary, the negroes seemed greatly
| pacItied and the intense excitement soon
began to subsde The negro was a
ane-iookng man, about ca years old.
His remains will be inferred to-day
THE MAYORS COURT.
The case of Thomas Napier, which has
been pending in the Police Court for some
time. and which has afforded so much
amusement for the daily spectators In
that court, was again called yesterday
morning. Tom was to answer the awful
charge Of throwing rocks at Mr.. >.
s. Carter's horse, and his attorney, Mr..
Lawrence Pool, was present to defend
him. Tom is notorious little charac-
ter, and he has been prisoner in the
Mayors Court more than once before.
Both of his parents are dead, and he
lives with his aunt, on Hull street. Taking
all things in consideration, the Mayor
thought the best thing he could do with
Tom was to send him to the reformatory,
at Glen Allen. The boys guardians OBJ
jected to this, and Mr.. Lawrence Pool
argued In the negative. No witnesses
were called for the defence, and after the
testimony had been produced to show
that the boy hit the horse, his Honor
called on witnesses to testify as TO his
defence objected to this, but the witnesses
were heard. and the Court announced
that Tom would go 10 the reformatory.
Mr.. Pool took an appeal to the Hastings
Court. Toms case will be heard in the
Hastings Court to-day.
The case of w. B. Reams, charged on
a warrant sworn out by Mr.. NJ. w. Walk
er with causing the plaintiff to sign his
note for $3.50 under false preterces, was
continued until this morning, In the abb
sence of testimony.
Chief-of-Police Lipscomb has an
nounced that the cows now in the city pen
which were taken up In the night
time will be sold at o'clock on the eve
ming of the 2ith If not redeemed before.
There are ten in the pen. and II the own
ers go for them before the hour Of sale
and pay 81 fine and costs they can re-
cover their cows.
HARRY BEATTIE BADLY HURT,
Harry. the 12-year-old son of Mr.. II. c..
Beattie, was very painfully hurt on Mon
day afternoon while playing with some
of his companions at Forest Hill Park.
The young boy was struck In the face
accidentally with a piece OF iron pipe,
and the flesh was cut to the bone. Dr.
Lawrence Ingram was called In and he
sewed up the wound. II is sincerely
hoped that no bad results will be ex-
perienced from the wound.
A number of Manchester's elite are
looking forward with much pleasure TO
dance to be given at the home of Mr.. II.
3. Tomlin, near Manchester, in old King
William county, next Friday night. The
dance will be given in honor of Miss
Maude Patteson, Of Manchester, and Miss
Louise Willis, Of Chesterfield, both of
whom are the guests of Miss Amelia
Coalter, at her beautiful and hospitable
home in King William.
The Fifth-Street Methodist Sunday
school Will give their annual basket pic
mic at Providence Forge to-day. The
train leaves the Manchester depot, at
the foot Of Perry street. promptly at 7:30
A. NJ. The scholars all met at the church
last evening at TBS o'clock and secured
their tickets. after which the pastor, Rev.
j. o. Babcock. made an interesting adj
dress upon "Prison Literature" which
was thoroughly enjoyed by the young
folks.
BRIEF MATTERS.
Branch's church Sunday school gave its
annual picnic at Murphy's Mil yester-
day.
The condition of Mr.. w. II. snead. who
was taken suddenly in at the Southern
shops Tuesday. was reported as being
somewhat better yesterday.
The funeral Of the infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. J. 3. Rountree. who died Tues
day night. took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from the residence. the in
terment being made in Maury Cemetery.
The Hastings Court was not In session
yesterday. To-day Thomas Napier will
appear in the role of a prisoner. and to-
morrow Alexander Hix win be tried for
house-breaking.
The condition Of Mr.. II. Clay Chamblin
is reported to be much improved by his
physician. DR.. Lawrence Ingram.
Mr.. It. y. Cox, who has been spending
few days with his parents. at No. 1913
Porter street, returned TO Tazewell coun-
~ yesterday.
Misses Pearl and Neva Evans left yes
terday TO visit friends at the seashore.
Mrs. p II. Spratley is visiting Mrs. r.
A. Park in Swansboro'.
Mrs. c. F. Conley has returned to the
city, after a pleasant trip to the noun
tains.