Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-30
WRIGHT ACQUITTED
 AT ENGLAND Examining Trial Found it a Case of Unsuitable
 Homicide SELF DEFENSE CLAIM
Twenty Witnesses Examined Showing That Dickie Made Move as if
 to Draw Gun.

England, Sept. 29.-JuStice of the Peace George w. Morris this morning declared that the testimony at the ex- amining trial of A. E. Wright, charg. ed with the murder of J. A. Dickie was insufficient to sustain the charge and dismissed the case.
 The trial was held yesterday at which time 20 witnesses were exam ined. The holding of the court to- day is that the killing was justifi- able and that Wright acted upon the belief that his. life was in imminent danger, therefore he could not be held for murder. e
 The killing of Dickie by Wright oc- cured here last Saturday afternoon following difference of opinion re- garding the possession of horse which had either strayed from Dick ie's barn here or had been stolen The horse was found in Wright's barn having been there about a week before the owner learned of it's pres ence. He examined the animal, and declared it was his property.
 He demanded possession of the horse, whereupon Wright agreed to allow him to take the animal, but asked that the feed bill be paid by Dickie. This >Dickie refused to do claiming that he had been without --of astheaahor since Sunday and that he was not to blame for the presence of the animal in Wright's barn.
 Wright informed him that he (Wright) was also not responsible for the presence of Dickie's horse there, that it was found wandering about and that it was taken up as a human act and cared for until the owner should make himself known He concluded by declaring that Dick ie could get the animal only wben the feed bill was paid.
 Controversy Renewed.
 Dickie left, but a little later ao preached Wright at the railroad sta tion, the testimony is said to have shown, about the time of the arrival of the Cotton Belt train. The dis pute was renewed and Dickie struck Wright with his fist, and witnesses testified yesterday that Dickie' movements were such as to leat Wright to believe Dickie was about te draw a weapon and Wright drew and fired the fatal shots.
 The testimony was taken yesterda, and in the afternoon the arguments were made, but Justice of the Peac5 Morris announced that he would make decision in the matter today
 Joe w. Gates, of this city, and De E. Bradshow, of Little Rock, prose. cuted the case, while Congressman Joe T. Robinson of Lonoke and At torney James B. Gray, of this place represented the defense.
 A large number of people attended tie .rlal yesterday, and heard the ar gumerts of the lawyers in the after hoon.
 I. A. Dickie was one of the best known stock men in tl.s section O the state. and was possessed of con siderable property. Wright is liv erymau owning alsrge barn ant stable here. He is also possesset of considerable prope 'ty The kill ing of Dickie by Wright was an incl dent of great concern to this section and deep interest was taken in thu examining trial.
 The general impression here seem' to be that in view of the restimon, taken yesterday, and tn decision of tn examining court, it is doubtful tha the case will be continued to thu grand jury.