The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-15
STABBED TO+DEATH
BY SON -|N'|-L Avn
Frank Rainey Forced to Kill
Lewis, Who Was Drunk, ii,
Self-Defense.
WIFE TRIED TO PART THEM
Fight Took Place at Lewis's
Home After Rainey Went
There to Pay Call.

II. E. Lewis, a mechanic. living on
the Mechanicsville Turnpike, two and
halt miles from Richmond, died early
yesterday morning as result of stab
wounds inflicted by his son-in-law,
Frank Rainey, in fight al the formers
home on Saturday night.
Milan. prominent farmer OF Henrico
county and also constable, was
brought to the Henrico county Jail af-
ter his father-in laws death. and was
only q few hours. however. for, after
a coroner's jury had examined into the
case, he was bailed in the sum Of $500,
Mr.. Milan acting as his bondsman.
Found Him on Spree.
Rainey and his wife went to her
parents home Saturday night to make
call. and found. according to the
evidence adduced before the coroner's
fact that he was on spree. He be-
came involved in an argument with
his son-in-law. and then. 1t is alleged.
made rush for him, grabbing the
weighed about go pounds, and Ra is
is a man who weighs less than 1876
pounds. In the grasp OF the larger
and stronger man he was powerless.
the attack was made, attempted to
intervene between the two. but her
persuasive powers and the exertion OF
her strength did no more than those
Mrs. Lewis. hearing the scuffltng and
the hoarse cries of the Two men. rushed
into the room. baby In her arms.
She was unable to help separate the
band to release his hold. But Lewis
seemed only to fight the harder, and
Rainey, finding that he was rapidly
becoming weaker and thinking that he
=, - Had r1~A, ~ r1H,{ fe
from his pocket and stabbed Lewis
several tines Two of his blows land
ed between Lewis's eyes. and one in
his throat. Covered with blood and
released his hold and Rainey jumped
away.
Went for Physician.
Leaving the two women to attend
summon DR. a. L Martin, of Chestnut
Hill. After the physician had arrived
and after having waited to see II there
Were anything more he could do t.
to the home Of Mr. Milan. who live.
only short distance away. and sur.
rendered. He acquainted Mr.. Milar
with all the facts, and the latter know.
Ing Rainey very well, kept him unit
yesterday morning. when Lewis died
Rainey Is employed by Mr.. Milan ant
lives on the latter's farm. Mr.. Milar
gives him a good reputation. saying
that he is sober and Industrious. ii,
drove him to jail In his own buggy
and there turned him over to III,
jaier Sheriff L. n. Kemp, Corone
Deas and CommonWealths Attorne,
Gum were notified at once OF the
tragedy.
The inquest was held In the Lewis
home at o'clock yesterday afternoon
there being only two withnesses-NIrs
Lewis and her daughter. They substall
tiated Rainey's story of the fatal fight
The jury did not fix the blame, tn,
verdict being simply that Lewis cam,
to his death from loss of blood from
wounds inflicted in his head and face
contributory causes being heart ant
liver trouble.
Quickly Gave bond.
Mr.. Milan then offered to act a,
bondslnan for his employee. and bring.
ing Magistrate P. NJ Binfcrd with him
4 wentto the jail. Commemorative At.
torney Gum gave his consent and
Rainey was balled in the sum of $500
for his appearance before magistrate
at o'clock this afternoon.
The body Of Lewis was taken t
Bliley's undertaking. establishment, ant
yesterday afternoon 1t was shipped t,
his old home In Spotsylvania county
Lewis was about fifty years old II
was Apechanic by trade. and wa
employed sat tie Richmond branch o
the American Locomotive Works.
Rainey is about twenty-three year
of age. He has been married less thai