Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-15
ON THE APRON ATT0X.
THE NEWS IN THE COCKADE CITY
AND VICINITY.
VENERABLE CITIZEN DEAD.
The Democrats OF Dinwiddie TO Hold
Precinct Meetings-Much Interest
Nnptfesfed-Tbc Shooting OF Per-
kins-Other Petersburg Items.

PETERSBURG. VA, April 1i-(Spe-
cial.)-Mr Jacob p. II. Davis. venerable
and highly-respected citizen. died this
morning al his home, on Old street. lie
was about 90 years of age, and leaves
several children, honored citizens or the
community. Mr.. Davis was actively anu
industriously engaged in work until about
two years ago. when partial blndhess
and the increasing indrmities OF age
forced him to desist.
Mr.. william Gill died at his residence
on Cross street, this morning. He had
long been engaged in the stone-cutting
business. lie leaves a family and many
friends.
The remains of Colonel William c.
Smith, commanding the First Tennessee
Regiment, who died of apoplexy In front
Of his regiment during the battle at Ma
Mia. will reach Nashville on Monday
next for interment. captain Hugh X.
Smith. of this city, a brother OF the de-
ceased. left this morning 10 attend the
funeral. Colonel Smiths remains were
brought home from Manila In charge OF
his son. who was an officer in the same
regiment
The Democrats OF Dinwiddie Will hold
precinct meetings on the last frlday III
this month to elect delegates to the con-
ventiOn which is 10 nominate Candidates
for the various county offices. rms con-
vention will meet on the Monday follow
ing the election OF delegates. great
deal of interest centres in the nominal
tions TO be made. as several Of the In
office
Of Treasurer an active canvass mas Deen
made by Messrs. John Y. Harris and j.
c. Smith. two OF the best-known Demo-
cratic citizens of the county. And either
one Of the two. when nominated, VIII
have a strong opponent in the person OF
Mr.. :. Y. Gillian. the Independent Re
publican candidate.
While the shooting OF the negro. cam
Perkins. at a late hour last night Dy
Police-Ohicer J. J. Coleman is regretted,
and by none more than the oilcer NM
self. yet his action is regarded as Jusu-
fable under the circumstances. MI. Cole-
man happened 20 be on duty near the
Mace at the time. Perkins had gone into
a woman's house, armed, and then be-
came involved I'm a difficulty with negro
named Jackson. at whom he fired a shot.
jackson ran out In the street, closely puT-
sued by Perkins, who fired twice at hlm
in the street at short range. jackson
was CRYING murder" and was apparent
" greatly alarmed. The officer called TO
Perkins several times to halt and stop
shooting. but the command, though
heard. was disobeyed Suspecting that
Perkinss intention was 20 kill Jackson
and finding his commands to halt unheed-
ed the officer shot at Perkins, the bail
taking effect in his back, as the latter
was still pursuing and aiming his pistol
at Jackson. The bail penetrated the low
er muscular portion of the back. il has
not vet been found, and 1t is thought II
may have entered the cavity. Perkins,
condition is better to-day, and his phySl-
clans think his injuries may not prove
fatal. officer Coleman very promptly re-
ported the facts to the Chief of Police
and surrendered himself 10 await such
of the case as may be or
dered.
Active steps are being taken for the or
of the Young Mems BUSINESS
League. Of which mention has been made
I'm this correspondence. A preliminary
meeting was held last night, and COM
mittees were appointed to report to an
other meeting.