The Grenada sentinel., 1896-10-03
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
The IBOrroun- Pritchard Murder Trial.

OXIoru, oepC. 2o.-rOr the urSt Time IN
years the Circuit Court for this county
h olds over the two weeks allotted time.
This is very unusual occurrence and
can only happe when felony case Is
in progress of trial and the statutory
term of the court expires before the
case is compile ted. In such cases the
law provides that court may be con-
tinued from day to day until such case
is disposed of. The case now on trial
and unfinished here is . hard-fought
murder case. The crime was committed
last October, when W. r, Borroum killed
Henry Pritchard, both being respected
white farmers of this county. The kill.
ing was done at Borroum's house, he
(Borroum) being sick at the time and
confined to his house. Pritchard was q
tenant on Borroum's place and was haul
ing cotton to the gin. Borroum had for
bidden the hauling OF the cotton until
he got we'll enough to see to the divi-
sion. In order to reach the gin Pritch-
ard had to pass through Borroum's yard
with the cotton. While hauling the
first load through the yard Pritchard
was hailed by the wife Of Borrouu, who
told him that Borroum wanted to see
him. Leaving his wagon in charge Of
one r. F. Overstreet, Pritchard went
into Borroum's house, remaining some
ten minutes, during which time he and
Borroum quarreled. According to Over
streets testimony Pritchard came from
the house and had advanced some eight
steps toward the wagon when Borroum
appeared in the hall of his house with a
shotgun and fred on Pritchard, the shot
taking effect in the side ard back.
Pritchard fell and never spoke, dying
in about half an hour. Pritchard was
in his shirt sleeves at the time and un-
armed. Borroum and his wife testify
that Pritchard was standing on the steps
and had turned toward Borroum with a
knife when Borroum fred.
Assessments in the Various Counties.
7. NJ. Henry, in Commercial Appeal:
Below is given the assessments Of the
counties so far heard from. As rule
the same shows an increase over last
year, but there are some striking excep-
tions. A few Of the counties have large
ly decreased their assessments. Lau-
derdale county shows the largest de-
mn n I'M IN
which is nearly 25 per cent.
Adams--Rcalty, So, 3O4 ,5O4; personally.
S1,39S, ,69s.
Carroll-Realty, sl,s7s, ,954; personal
ty, S624,35O
Choctaw-Realty, s5.4,2s1; personally,
S276, 1858.
Franklin Realty, $685. $50; person
atty, S211,035.
Harrison-Realty, So,G6l, 100; person
atty, s567,699.
Issaquena-Eealty. $685. GA; person
atty, salo,5as.
Jasper-Realty, s7l6,41s; personally,
S40s, 2O6.
Kemper-Realty, Sl,O3S, 526; person
atty. S379,244.
LeAore- Realty, s., 2s2, aoa; personal
ty, S519,7G7.
Lowndes-Realty, s2.595, 243; person
atty, SSOO,6O9.
Madison-Realty, so,7O2, $40; person.
atty, s941,959.
Marion-Realty, 81, ,l65, lO5; person
atty, SILL, 1913.
Neshoba-Realty, si7s,ssS; person
atty, S260,2l3.
Newton-Realty, sl,le9,s73; person.
atty, s57:,oal.
Pearl River-Realty, Ss5l, 746; person
atty, S?32,ll9.
Piko-Realty, sl,s56, 900; personally,
ss59,972.
Trnica-Realty, Sl,22ee4,95s; personal
ty, S23a, 4Os.
Union--Realty, s945,:94; personally,
s35e,O14.
Wayne-Realty, Ss57,G5o; personally,
1896, 297.
Webster-R Realty, S5ss, $50; personally,
Enthusiastically, 81, ,354, 40; person.
atty, S469, l60.