Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
HIS HUNT FOR BLOOD
Tragic Affair at the Cross
Roads Yesterday.
GAME OF CRAP THE CAUSE
Captain Hewins Out OF the Race, But Nar.
Whiting Is Rn. The ALL and School
Bonds. Threatened to
Shoot. Other Items- M.O..

AS the result of a shooting ARRAY at
the Cross Roads at half-past l O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. James Briggs. a
man widely known in the colored Sec
ton of this city. is in Jail. and Edward
Daley, blacksmith, who recently
came here from Richmond. is in Dixie
Hospital with broken arm, the bone
of which was so badly shattered by Il
pistol ball that the doctors are report
ed saying that it Will have to be am
putated. The tragedy in Which they
We're the actors is said to have resulted
from a game of crap. Those VINO Wit
messed 1t say that Daley was intoxica-
ted.
For some time Daley has been en-
ployed in the blacksmiths shop con-
Quoted by Richard West at the Cross
Roads. But yesterday when he ap
peared at the shop he was not in con-
dition for work and was allowed to go
off. Instead of going about his own
business, however, Daley set out to
find James Briggs. with whom. 1t is al
legged. he had had trouble over game
of crap. He Is said to have boldly an
nounced his intention of shooting
Briggs at sight and In order to carry
out the threat without delay set out to
find him. An hour was devoted to a
search that proved unfruitful, AID Da-
ley made his way to saloon and took
in fresh supply Of liquor. He then
set out again, but instead of combining
his efforts to the streets went straight
to Briggs house. The latter was there
and the moment he showed himself
Daley, it is said, opened on him with
a torrent of abuse. Briggs dorve him
away, but he soon returned and renew
ed the attack Hot words followed.
Daley glazing in anger at his alleged
enemy. Then a pistol shot rang out
and a moment afterWard Daley. VINO
had fired it. disappeared.
Shortly after noon Briggs walke
over to Vests blacksmith shop. He
had not been there long, however.
when Daley came up and in less time
than it takes to tell the story the row
was again raging. Briggs protested
that he had done nothing to justify the
vicious attacks that had been mace
upon him and it is said. did his best to
avoid trouble. But Daley was not IN
the humor to listen to apologies. He
demanded blood. With him there was
no other means OF settlement He had
his way. The sight of Briggs seemed
to drive him wild with rage and thrust
ing his hand into his hip pocket he
drew his revolver BRIGGS. however:
was ready, and before Daley could
level his weapon and discharge it. he
had whipped out his own pistol and
sent a shot crashing through the
blacksmiths right arm. He reeled to
the ground with stream of blood
pouring from the wound This ended
the affair.
Sheriff Curtis was notified of the
shooting and FASTENED To the Cross
Roads and placed Briggs under arrest
He made no effort to escape. Daley
was taken to Dixie Hospital. His con-
dition is said to be precarious and he
may die. The bone Of his arm. 1t is
said was SO badly splintered by the
bullet that it win have to be taken OF
No one blames Briggs. He is believed
to have a clear case of self defense.
His hearing will probably take place
today. ... ......E.. ..,.