Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24


sell and their testimony strongly sup
ported n case of justinabc homicide
But as the sole witness summoned for
the State, Emanuel Land, n brother of
the colored lawyer of that name, was
absent from the hearing, Judge Hanck-
ell postponed his decision in the matter
until this morning. when the Testimony
of Land VIII be heard. 1t is stated by
some that Land was not present at the
shooting; others claim that he was. He
was summoned by Detective West. 1t
is said that other witnesses for the
State will be summoned to be present
to-day At Tie hearing.
THE ARREST OF LEWIS.
Lewis was arrested yesterday morn
ing between 3 and o'clock at his home
by Officers Chlldress and West. who
were sent to the scene of the shooting
by Police Captain Vellines. officer
Childress first made an investigation
OF the shooting, and came back to the
city and procured warrant for Lewis
from Justice Dalton. This warrant was
taken by the officers to Justice Hawks,
IN the county, who cOuntersigned It,
officers Childrcss and West then pro-
ceeded to Lewis house, where they
made the arrest
Constable Carmine, who took Lewis
home in his buggy after the shooting.
stated TO the city officers and others
that Lewis was drunk when he took
him home. he did not arrest him. He
accompanied the city officials to Lewis
home at their request. To the Vir-
Pilot reporter Carrnina stated
that he did not know Lewis had ehot
anyone when he took him home. The
city officers state that Carmine told
them. and also Justice Hawks. that he
did know of the shooting at the time.
There is some doubt as to whether the
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ty. as there is n dispute as to the line
which runs within a few feet of Lewis
place. The officers state. however. that
it was Carmine's duty to have arrest
ed Lewis even if the shooting did occur
inside the city limits, the shooting con-
shutting felony.
Yesterday morning Lewis was carried
before Justice Tomlin and committed
to jail without bail. Later his attor-
ney. Mr.. Morris. made application to
Judge Hanckcl for bail. Constable
Carminc stood as surety on the bond
which was fixed at 81 600. Later. when
Malbon died. Lewis was re-arrested.
at the hearing for application for
bail the eecond time yesterday after
Growing, white. w. l.. Ewen, white
and VIM. Brickhousc. colored. were put
up to show that the killing was justi-
fable homicide. Lewis also gave tes-
tmony.
All Of these witnesses, except Brick
house. testified that Malbon went into
Lewis bar and started the trouble
which resulted in his being shot Brick
-hAnsa testified as TO the bullying char
actcr Of Maibon. The evidence OF Sam
uel Tire was to the effect that Malbon
cursed Lewis and continued to bother
him until he Ure) took him away
Later he came back to the saloon, and
George Growing. bartender, testified
that he said he was going to have a
half dollar or kill somebody. or get
Killed lie kept following Lewis
around. according to witnesses. Finally
when in the door, Witness Ewcll testi-
lied that Malbon drew a large knife
which was exhibited in court. Then
Lewis aid the shooting.
LEWIS STATEMENT.
Lewis was sworn and made Il state
mcnt to the following effect:
M1lbcn came i'll his QewisD saloon
IN company with another man and ask
ed To be given 4 drink on credit Lewis
save them drink and then Malbon
asked fer a loan of fifty cents, and
cursed Lewis when he refused to loan
him more than - cents. Lewis told
Maibon TO 80 on away: said he felt
bad; that his arm was in bad cond-
ton ana he wanted to avoid any
trouble. Malbon kept on talking in an
abusive manner. and when he Gewis)
got up and went out into his back yard
t. avoid him. he (Nfalbon) followed. ana
finally caught hold of Lewis lame arm.
Lewis then became afraid of bodily
harm, and shot him. Malbon drew a
knife when lie caught hold OF Lewis
arm.
AUTOPSY HELD.
Coroner Newton will hold an inquest
ut noon to-day over the body of NAL
oon. An autopsy was held yesterday
afternoon, showing that four bullets
hAa entered the Negroes body. One en-
tered his abdomen. orc grazed his sl,ulI
another went into left arm and an,
other III his body under the shoulder
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