DEATH IN FIGHT OVER CHICKENS
Virginia Farmers Engage in Quarrel with Tragic Ending
ROANOKE, Va., July 19. -- A special from Abington, Va., Washington County, says that Moses Lytton and John Collins, two prominent farmers living on adjoining plantations near Saltville, became involved in a gight becaust the former had killed some chickens belonging to the latter. Latter Collins was driving past Lytton's home when Lytton fired upon him with a double-barreled shotgun and killed him.
Before he died, however, Collins drew a revolver and fired five times at Lytton. Twenty-five men had to guard Lytton's home last night to keep him from being lynched. Lytton is in the county jail at Abingdon.
WIDOW GETS DAMAGES
Her Husband's Slayer Must Pay Her Eighteen Hundred Dollars
Special to The Washington Post
Abingdon, Va., Sept. 18 -- Mrs. Rachel Collins was awarded $1,800 damages yesterday against Moses Litton, who killed her husband. Mrs. Collins sued for $10,000 damages.
In June, 1902, Collins and Litton, two wealthy landowners of the county, fell out about a chicken. A fight ensued, in which Litton was badly used up and had to be carried home. Three hours later Collins was passing along the public road, near Litton's house, on a load of hay. Litton stepped to the door and fired two shots from a shotgun, killing Collins instantly.
Litton was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, but after serving one year was pardoned and came home six weeks ago.