The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-11
GUILT TOT
SANDRIDCE.
Is Solely Responsible for the
Death Of Miss Morris.
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HE is LIKELY TO RECOVER
But Few New Facts Brought Out N
the Inquest Held Yesterday BY
the Coroner funeral Of
IL. the Young Victim.
HE is LIKELY TO RECOVER T:

Although Coroner Taylor yesterday
morning en1pannelled Jury and
inquired into the violent death OF
Miss Mamie Morris, who was shot
Sunday night by Alfred snndridge,
who afterwards attempted suicide,
iittle definite US to the real cause
Of the tragedy was brought out, although
aevera, witnesses were examined,
AS has been before stated, the deed
seams to have been prompted by jealousy
growing out Of an acquaintance MISS
Morris had with another young man,
This. coupled with certain remarks the
young lady is alleged to have made, was
solely responsible for the cruel ASIA ult.
After hearing the evidence the Jury re-
ouIred only few minutes make up a
verdict, placing the blame upon the
shoulders Of sandridge, dnd when he is
sufficiently recovered to stand trial he
will be nrraigned for the crime.
FRIENDS PRESENT.
The inquest was held in house at No.
2423 Darlington Street, whore the body
OF Miss Morris was removed last Mon
day. Friends Of the young lady live here,
md yesterday%a small crowd assembled
foT the purpose Of hearing the testimony
that was to DO adduced. But so far as
solving the mystery and clearing up the
rumors that have been ahoat since the
tragedy 1t really amount16 to naught. Ii
Miss Bertie Morris, sister Of the muir
dercd girl, was probably tho most irp-
portant witness. She stated In effec,
that Sandrdge was angry because he hau
been informed that the dead sArl, the
Young lady upon whom he had been lav'
ishing his attention, had spoken Of him
az q, "soft headed fool. Il
5'.That man shot my sister because she
refused to become his wife, and because
he thought she had made a certain re-
mark about him." said Miss Morris. She
continued by saying that recently
cambridge had given her sister ring.
after which 1t was reported to him q
n tattler that she had exhibited the piece
of jewelry, saying: See what tnat SOIL
headed fool gave me"
This alleged remark seems to have an
gered cambridge, and he approached Miss
Morris with an accusation OF having
made such a statement She denied
having said anything OF the kind. bI:
still the man was suspicious. This seems
to have set him worrying. and finally ne
resolved upon murder.
CRIME PREMEDITATED.
All OF the details of the affair were
rehearsed before the jury. and from the
statements Of certain witnesses there
seems but little doubt that the murder
was premeditated. for cambridge carried
pistol with him on tho night OF the
murder and attempted suicide This ne
had never before done. thus showing
that he went fixed for Trouble.
Sunday morning before the tragedy he
took car to Lakeside, remaining away
until dinner. That afternoon he rode to
Reservoir Park His action showed clear
" that no was laboring under q great
nervous strain. The murder followed.
At the Virginia Hospital Mst night II
was stated that the condition OF Sand
ridge was much improved, nnd that he
would probable survive the wound in his
breast Flo rested much easier yester-
day, but so far as is known has never
yet spoken Of the tragedy in which he
was principal actor.
The body Of Miss Morris was sent tc
Powhatan yesterday at noon. where later
in the afternoon the funeral was con-
Quoted from the residence of n relative
The interment was In the family buryine
ground.