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DEATH FDR TRACEY
HT HIS OWN HARD
Wounded, Hemmed in, Hope
less, the Outlaw Strikes-
LIKE THE RATTLESNAKE
Which Prefers Death by Its Fangs to
Any Other,
A SHOKT WILD RACE FROM THE OFFICERS
Surrounded in a Whpat Field, His Leg Broken
by a Bullet, This Haunted Magnificent
Savage Dies Rather than Sur
render His Liberty.
(By the Associated Press.)
Spokane, Wash., Aug. G. —Harry Tracy,
the notorious outlaw, who, with David
Merrill, escaped from the Oregon peni
tentiary at Salem, June 9, after killing
three prison guards, killed himself early
this morning, after being wounded by the
rie of one of a possee in pursuit. Tracy
was surrounded in a wheat field near
Fellowes, a station on the Washington
Central Railroad, about fifty miles west
of Spokane, last night. Word was sent
back to Davenport, the county seat, and
a large number of armed men hurried to
the scene. Tho posse, under Sheriff
Gardiner, opened fire on tho outlaw, and
one bullet pierced his right leg between
the knee and thigh. About twenty min
utes after being wounded, he shot him
self with one of his revolvers and his
body was found this morning after day
break. The revolver with which he killed
himself was grasped tightly in his right
hand.
After baffling the officers of two States,
after a wonderful flight of nearly four
hundred miles across Oregon and Wash
ington, Tracy was hunted down by four
citizens of tho little farming town of
Creston, and a lone deputy sheriff. Sheriff
Gardiner and posse arrived in time to
guard the wheat field through tho night;
but the work had already been done.
The posse that will share the reward
was made up as follows:
C. A. Straub, deputy sheriff; Dr. E. C.
Lautor, Maurice Smith, attorney; J. J.
Morrison, railway section foreman, and
Frank Lillengen. Tließe men, armed to
the teeth, set out from Oreston yester
day afternoon about 2 o’clock.
They were working on the information
of the Goldfinch youth, who had been
forcibly made the companion of the Ore
gon convict for over twenty-four hours
at the. ranch of D. B. Eddy, on J.ake
Creek, about three miles south from
Fellowes, a station on the Washington
Railroad. The party made all possible
haste, in getting to the ranch. When
within a few hundred yards of the farm
they encountered Farmer Eddy mowing
in one of his fields. While engaging
him in conversation they saw a man
issuing from the barn door.
“Is that Tracy?” asked one of the
party.
“It surely is,” replied Eddy.
The party separated, Ranter and
Smith accompanying Eddy in the direc
tion of the barn, while the other men
swung around to the other side. Two
of the manhunters stepped behind tho
barn on a slight eminence, from which
they could watch everything that went
on, and Eddy continued on up to the
door. Tracy came from the barn again
and began helping his host unhitch the
horses. He carried no rifle, although he
had his revolvers in place.
The fugitive finally saw eight men
carryine rifles and turned sharply to
Eddy, and said:
“Who are those men ? '
“I don’t see any men,” said Eddy.
Tracy pointed out the two men on the
hill. Eddy informed his companion who
the men were, and tho outlaw made a
leap for the barn door. The pursuers
stepping a bit closer, commanded, “Hold
up vour hands*” The outlaw jumped be
hind Eddy and first placed the farmer
and then his horse between himself and
the pursuers. He commanded the farmer
to lead liis horse to the barn and re
mained under cover, moving toward
shelter. When near the stable ho broke
and dashed inside. He quickly reap
peared, rifle in hand, and started on a
dead run.
Turning on the tvo men nearest him,
the desperado fired two shots, but with
out his usual duck, neither bullet tak’ng
effect. Without waiting for further fight
ing Tracy made a dash down tho valley
leading south from the barn, and headed
for the brush. In an instant the man
hunters were off in pursuit, firing as *hey
ran. Coming to a rock, Tracy dodged
behind it, and resting his gun on the
rook began a fusilade. Eight shots in
all were fired by the outlaw, not one
hitting its mark. Seeing he was lot
succeeding he bolted for a wheat field
close by. At the edge of the field he
stumbled, falling on his face and, crawled
into the grain on his hands and knees.
It was growing dark and the pursuers,
not daring to move in closer, decided to
surround the place and wait for daylight.
In the meantime Sheriff Gardiner, with
Policemen Stauffer and Gemmerim, of
Spokane; Jack O’Farrell, of Davenport, J
and other reinforcements had arrived on
the scene, and they went into camp j
around the field during the night. Short- i
ly after Tracy disappeared a shot was
heard from the direction of the wheat!
field. No investigation was made, how- |
ever, until this morning. As soo uas i
dawn came, an entrance was made Into
the wheat field.
Tracy’s dead body was found lying
amid the grain with his face turned to
ward the sky. His left hand thrown over
his head held a revolver which had in
flicted the death wound. The thumb cf
his hand was on the trigger of the pistol
His right (hand, thrown across the lower
part of his body, firmly grasped the
barrel of the famous rifle. Death was in
flicted by a revolver held close to the
forehead. The top of his head was bad
ly shattered.
Two bullet wounds on tho left leg show
ed the cause of the man’s despondency.
One shot had broken tho leg between the
ankle and the knee. The other cut the
tibial artery, which of itself was suffi
cient cause for death.
It is believed that both of these wounds
were received after the convict left the
shelter of the rook and made his break
from tho wheat field. The fugitive had
taken a strap and buckled it tight around
his leg in an attempt to stop the bleed
ing. Despite the tightly fastened strap
the bleeding continued until he probably
realized his hopeless condition and ended
the struggle. He was dressed in blue
overalls, a white shirt and wore no coat
or hat. He wore a bicycle cap and a
pair of rough shoes.
He had one rifle and two revolvers.
Sheriff Gardiner, of Lincoln county, and
his assistants arrived on the scene in
time to help in the discovery of the re
mains, and it is stated that ho main
tained that he and his deputies were en
titled to at least a share of the booty.
This was disputed by the Creston party,
the members of which maintain that they
did the work and to them belong the re
ward. Finally Sheriff Gardiner was al
lowed to take the body with the under
standing that he recommend that the
reward be paid to the men from Creston.
The body, effects and the horses of
the desperado were taken in charge by
Sheriff Gardiner and taken direct to
Davenport, where they will be kept pend
ing tho decision of the final disposition
of Tracy's body. Reports come from
Davenport that wild excitement pre
vails. Stores are closed and people are
crowding around to get a sight of the
outlaw. It is stat'd that a heavy guard
is kept around the morgue where the
body is kept as well as around the corpse
itself to prevent relic hunters from tear
ing the clothiDg to pieqes and carrying
away souvenirs.
An inquest probably will be held.
THE FRIENDS HT WORK
The Attendance Above the
Average and the Interest
Steadily Increasing,
(Special to News and Observer )
High Point, N. C., August 6.—The
yearly meeting of the Friends was open
ed this morning at 10 o'clock.
A number of Friends bad arrived since
the close of yesterday’s service, among
whom may be mentioned Revs. Seth Staf
ford, accompanied by Mrs. Stafford and
(he Re\\ Mr. Harvey, all from the State
of Indiana. Tavo Frierds also from Can
ada yearly meeting were in attendance
this morning, Mr. Haight and Mr. Pol
lard. Credentials Avere read for all the
Friends in attendance from other yearly
meetings and a very cordial welcome ex
tended to them, in response to which
Rev'. Allen Jay, of Earlham Coliege.
Indiana, made some very appropriate aiul
impressive remarks, stating that ho had
many years ago spent nine years within
the limits of North Carolina in the work
of education and evangilization, and that
he had regarded those years as among
the most fruitful of his life.
The yearly meetinng was then opened
for business and most of the morning
session was given to reading epistles ad
dressed to the North Carolina meeting
from London and Duplin yearly meet
ings. The general epistle, issued by the
London yearly meeting every year and
addressed to all the yearly meetings in
the world is considered to be a most val
uable document as containing much of
the best religious thought and doctrine
in the Society of Friends. A committee
was appointed to confer with the trus
tees of Guilford College in filling vacan
cies in that body. After the announce
ment of public service in the afternoon
and the programme of the expreises of
future sesions the morning session closed.
In the afternoon a meeting for wor
ship was held and several preachers en
gaged in a gospel service, which was
conducted foruu about an hour and a
half. The meeting for the evening was
mainly devoted to the work of peace and
Bible schools, and some Interesting ad
dresses were made.
The meeting yesterday afternoon was
especially devoted to considering the
work of the ministry of the gospel and
composed largely of ministers and elders
belonging to North Carolina yearly meet
ing. The exercises were chiefly of a
preliminary character and formed a very
suitable opening devotional preposition
for the work of the yearly meeting this
year. There were present delegates from
the eight quarterly meetings constituting
the yearly meeting, and these had come
together for a serious consideration of
the needs of the church with special
references to the preaching of the gospel
and building up the church in the various
communities represented at the night
session. The main business was a con
ference of what is known as the Home
Mission Committee. At this conference
reoprts were made of the conditions ex
isting throughout the yearly meetings,
and It was hoped that though the knowl
edge thus derived the next yearly gath
ering may be better planned and more
fruitful in results.
Mr. Allen Jay is expected to make a
special address to the young workers and
(Continued on Fifth Page.)
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY MORNING. AUGUST 7. 1902.
WOMAN FLIES TD
ESCAPE OOTHAEE
Foul Proposal Made by a
Skulking Negro.
SHE FLEES SCREAMING
After a Short Pursuit He Abandons
the Chase.
LASHES HORSE INFO A GALLOP, ESCAPES
Officers Are Fol’owir g Every Possible Clew,
But as Yet the Negro Has Not Been
Apprehended. The Woman
Suffering From Shock.
(Special to Nows and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. C., August 6.—Mrs. J.
P. Johnson, of this city, while carrying
her husband his dinner today, was ap
proached by a strange negro man, who
had been in hiding behind a clump of
bushes in a ravine near the Greensboro
Female College, and to the rear of State
Solicitor Brooks’ residence. Upon an
improper proposal being made to her,
Mrs. Johnson screamed, when the brute
made for her.
Dashing the dinner pail in his face she
fled screaming, pursued by the man un
til she bounded over the solicitor’s back
fence, when the pursuer again went into
hiding. Later he was seen to mount a
wagon driven by another negro and lssh
the horse into a gallop, jumping out at
a dense thicket on a branch near Ashe
street just as the pursuers caught Sight
of him.
A negro answering his description was
arrested at 5 o’clock ,but promptly dis
charged when Mrs. Johnson was able to
look at him and declare he was not the
man. Every possible clew is being fol
lowed by officers to catch up with the
assailant, but so far without success.!
Mrs. Johnson is suffering from the rfc
sult of fright and excitement. She is a
woman of irreproachable character for
truth and modesty.
On the Diamond.
\ 4*
(Special to News and Observer.)
■Winston-Salem, N. C., Aug. 6.— A clo3e
and exciting ball game was played here
this afternoon between Winston-Salem
and Stoneville. At the opening of the
ninth inning the score was a tie, but
Winston-Salem won by making one run.
making the score 9 to i.
National League.
(By the Associat'd Press.)
At New York— R. H. &
Pittsburg 2000 o—2 7 0
No\y’ York 00 0 0 o—o i 1
Game called and end of fifth inning
on account of rain.
American League.
At St. Louis— R. 11. E.
St. Louis 1011 10 2 0 O—G 12 2
Boston 0040 02 1 0 o—7 12 2
At Detroit— R. 11. E.
Detroit 01000000 o—l 6 2
Baltimore 1000 01 0 0 o—2 10 0
At Chicago— R. H. E.
Chicago 3 0000011 x—s 13 4
Washington .... 2000 00 0 0 o—2 4 1
At Cleveland— R. 11. E.
Cleveland 20011000 I—s 12 2
Philadelphia .. 10000300 o—4 9 1
Southern League.
Birmingham 2; Atlanta 7.
Second Game—Birmingham 3; Atlan
ta 5.
Nashville 10; Chattanooga 11.
Second Game—Nashville G; Chattanoo
ga 9.
New Orleans-Mempliis, no game.
Shreveport 2; Little Rock 11.
Eastern League.
Toronto 5; Providence 1.
New’ark 8; Buffalo 7.
Rochester 5; Jersey City 4.
Second Game—Rochester 3; Jersey
City 0.
Montreal 4; Worcester 1.
Fears His Son is Lost.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Edenton, N. C., Aug. 6.—Much anxiety
is felt by Mr. W. H. Leary for his son
w'ho, two weeks ago left here for Bal
timore on board a vessel carrying
melons. Young Leary was to telegraph
when he reached Baltimore, but no word
has come and fears of foul play or that
his son has been drowned is felt by Mr.
Leary.
The Monitor Arkansas.
(By the Associated Press.)
Newport News, Va., Aug. 6.—The
United States Monitor Arkansas has ar
rived at the Barren Island trial course
in Chesapeake Bay, where she will le
given an official speed trial today. This
completed she will then go to sea and
be put through a series of tests to de
termine her general seaworthiness.
STORK AT HIGH POINT.
Clamn«ys Blown Down, Trees Uprooted and
Other Heavy Damage Wrought
CSpecial to tho News and Observer.)
High Point, N, C., Aug. G.—A terrific
wind storm passed over High Point today
at —.JO p. m., doing considerable damage
at some of the factories and uprooting
trees in different parts of the city. The
larke smoke stack at Snow Lumber Go.’s
plant was blown down, demolishing a
shed near by and causing the factory
to close down on account of fire going
out on the yard. A large smoke stack at
one of the Globe Home Co.’s plants was
disarranged. The chimneys at Mr. I. K.
Grimes’ residence were blown down.
The number of trees uprooted over
town and tho outhouses and fencing torn
down cannot be estimated as damage is
reported on every street.
The storm struck the town suddenly.
The wind was followed by a heavy rain.
A storm is an unusual thing here.
News has been received here of the
death of Mr. Thos. Allen Blair, a promi
nent Friend, at his home near this place.
Death was due to a complication of dis
eases. The deceased was 7G years old.
He was a brother of “Aunt Cynthia”
Burns (deceased), of this place, and
father of Mrs. Will R. Richardson, who
lives near here. The funeral will occur
at Springfield meeting house tomorrow.
This makes the second death of promi
nent Friends in tho past week, the other
being Mr. J. G. Anderson.
Word has been received from the sick
bed of little Blanche Pickett, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Pickett,
o fthis place, wdio is extremely ill at
White Sulphus Springs, saying that she
is very little if any better.
A telephone messagp from Jamestown
says that the storrn this afternoon tore
n good portion of the roof off Oakdale
Cotton Factory and otherwise damaged
property around the mill.
THE STRIKE CALLED OF7.
T*ltile Union Orders Augusta Cotton Mill Em
ployes Back to Work
(By the Associated Press.)
Fall River, Mass., Aug. 6.—At a meet
ing of the national council of the United
Textile Workers of America, held here
this afternoon, it was voted to call off
the strike of the cotton operatives at
Augusta, Ga. The strikers are directed
to return to work.
THE KINGJN LDNDON
Edward Returns to the Capi
tal Amid the Rejoicing
of His People
(By the Associated Press.)
London, Aug. G. —The royal yacht Vte
• toria and Albert, with King Edward on
j board, left Cowes at 1:30 this afternoon,
for Portsmouth. The harbor station at
Portsmouth was reached shortly after 2
o'clock. A special train to couvey His
Majesty to London awaited his arrival
at Portsmouth.
The royal yacht bearing the King was
moored alongside tho dock yard jetty at
Portsmouth. Two Japanese warships
j fired salutes end were followed by all
the commissioned ships in the harbor.
The King was officially received at the
landing by Admiral Sir Charles
Frederick Hothani and General Sir
Baker Creed Russell. A guard of honor
, was mounted on the dock yard jetty,
j The King entered the royal special
! after the exchange of a few words with
the officials, gathered on the platform.
The departure from Portsmouth was
made at 3:40, and the train which was
preceded by a pilot engine, reached Vic
toria station at 5:30 p. in. The Victoria
station was decorated in honor of His
Majesty’s home-coming. Free access was
allowed the public, except to the plat
form reserved for His Majesty.
JESSIE WALL JA’CtTED.
Randolph County Girl Who Disappeared Baid
ti be in Florida
(Special to News and Observer.)
Asheboro, N. C., Aug. 6.—lt is stated
by relatives of Miss Jessie Wall, the
beautiful Randolph county girl who dis
appeared from her home about the mid
dle of June, that she is now in a town
in Florida, though they do not name tho
place. She left a note when she went off,
saying that she would not injure or dis
grace herself, and her people say that
they have proof that she has kept her
promise.
The young woman left her home in
everyday apparel, and had gone presum
ably, to look after the cows. She was
gone so long that alarm was felt and
when search was made her apron was
found at the spring, and a note in her
room saying she was going away to
make her own living. She had not ap
peared unhappy or dissatisfied and her
parents were greatly alarmed and made
diligent search, but without success.
They seem satisfied now that she is
safe.
IN THE HANDS OF IHS JURY.
The Pnlliam Case Arouses Much Interest Mis
trial Expected.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. C., August 6.—Argument
in the Pulliam embezzlement case was
concluded this afternoon and the case
given the jury at 4 o’clock, at which time
adjournment was taken until the morn
ing. There will therefore be no verdict
tonight. The speakers today were Judge
Chas. A. Mcore, for tho defense, and Dis
trict Attorney Holton fop prosecution.
Much interest was manifested- A mis
trial is expected as it is generally be
lieved the jury will not agree.
SEVEN THOUSAND
NEGROES ATTEND
And Hear Wholesome Advice
by Bishop Gaines.
THE WHITES WILL AID US
Better Class Want Us Wis?, Intellig
ent and Thrifty.
GOVERNOR CANDLER MAKES AN ADDRESS
The Negro Young People’s Christian and Educa
tional Congress the Largest Convention
of Colored People Ever Held
in the U <ion.
(By the Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Ga., August 6.—Fully seven
thousand negroes gathered this afternoon
in the agricultural building at Piedmont
Park for the opening session of Negro
Young People’s Christian and Educa
tional Congress, which is the most exten
sive convention of colored people ever
held in the United States. Bishop Wes
ley J. Gaines, of the A. M. E. church,
is the president of the conference and
his address was the feature of the open
ing day. Addresses of welcome were
made by Governor Candler, of Georgia,
and Mayor Mims, of Atlanta, and re
sponded to by Prof. J. G. Garland Penn,
of Atlanta; Rev- Dr. E. D. Isaac, of
Nashville; Rev. Dr. W. J. Jones, of
Charlotte, N. C.; Rev. Dr. W. H.
Weaver, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Rev. W.
B. Arnett, Jr., of Springfield, Ohio.
The greetings of the Methodist Epis
copal Church was extended by Bishop
John M. Walden, of Cincinnati.
The address of Bishop Gaines was in
part as follows:
‘ The race question will adjust itself
naturally under such conditions, for
God has ordained that a good and wise
people will prosper anywhere and every
where. Let respectability, intelligence
and Christian character clothe a man,
despite his race and despite his color.
No oppositions will prevent his progress,
happiness anr prosperity.
“I beiieve that the better class of
white people in this country are anxious
to see the negro become a wise, intel
ligent and thrifty citizen. Many of them
are helping forward his education by
their money and influence. We would be
lacking in gratitude to the white man,
both of the North and the South, did
we not gratefully acknowledge their
philanthropic gifts to the cause of ne
gro education. The white people are not
our enemies, and though often the Avorst
elements of our race bring shame upon
us, they are wise enough and generous
enough to discount those of us xvho are
honestly trying to make good citizens.
In this movement we will have the
hearty indorsement of the better class
of white peonle of this country, and the
negro, who has intelligence and charac
ter, has nothing to fear from this class
who wish him to better his condition.
They furnish no barrier to his industrial
betterment, hut will gladly open to him
avenues of employment and useful labor.
“When the negro shall have justified
his position by thus fitting himself, both
in character and intelligence, for the
best citizenship, his rights before the
law will be more sacredly regarded and
all complaints of injustice, now some
times unfortunately too well founded,
will be at an end.”
Tonight's session was devoted to Sun
day schools and young people’s societies.
Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. A.
Whitted, I). D., Raleigh, N. C.: Rev. J.
S. Caldwell, D. D., Philadelphia; Rev-
E. D. Isaac, D. D., Nashville; Bishop
Isaac W. Joyce, Minneapolis; Rev. W.
B. Johnson, D. D., Montgomery, Ala.;
Rev. G. W. Duckett, D. D., Hopkins
ville, Ky., and Rev. W. I). Chappell, D.
D„ Nashville.
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A RAY OF HOPE.
Judge Bynnm is Half Conscious, Governor
Avcock Calls
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N.‘C., Aug. G.—At 8 o’clock
tonight Judge Bynum rallied from a
stupor and responded to nourishment
and stimulants. Governor Aycock called
and Avhen told that he was there to see
him the judge repeated the word “Gov
ernor" twice. He seems to be semi
conscious at 10 o’clock and suffering
great pain. The physicians say there is
a slight ray of hope, since he had been
supposed to be dying since six this morn
ing.
Seven Year Old Murderer.
(By the Associated Press.)
Lafollette, Tern.. Aug. 6.—ln a dispute
today Ira Balton, aged seven, shot and
instantly killed his five-year-old brother
with a 22-califcre target gun, because he
would not comply with his wishes.
Female Baseballists.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Washington, N. C., August 6. —A base
ball team of Avomen from Virginia, fill
ing every position on the nine, is sched- ]
uled to play here Avith the Washington ;
ball team tomorroAV. A great leal of !
fun is anticipated. 1
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
AwHIKG to justify belief
IN DAMNATION OF INFANTS
Result of Dr. Btagg’s Researches in the Teach
ings of John Calvin. Dr Stagg r s Rook
Nearly Complete.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, N. C., August G. —Dr. John
W Stagg, pastor of Second Presbyterian
church, Charlotte, has nearly completed
his book on infant damnation. It is said
that Dr. Stagg’s book Avill pro\ T e a bomb
shell in the theological world. It is un
derstood that the work will attack the
neAV school of Presbyterian theology as
taiight by Briggs and others. Dr. Stagg
says his researches in the teachings of
Calvin unearthed nothing to justify the
belief in infant damnation. 1
A LGNG SUIT-
Case of Tudor Against Wilson May Not be Con
cluded Before Saturday-
Yesterday’s session of Superior court
was taken up entirely with the oxamina
tion of witnesses in the case of R. 8.
Tudor and wife and others agains; James
J. Wilson and wife. Many witnesses still
remain to be examined, and it is not
probable that the case will bo concluded
before tomorrow or Saturday.
The suit is over the property of the
late W. R. Gower, of Middle Creeg, who
made a deed to J. J. Wilson and his
wife for some land, in consideration of
which they were to take care of him
as long a3 he lived. The plaintiff's,
Gower's heirs, claim that be was not in
a proper condition to make a contract
at the time.
The plaintiffs are represented by
Messrs. R. H. Battle, T. M. Argo and 8.
G. Ryan. For the defendants are Messrs.
W. J. Peele and Busbee & Busboe.
Judge Winston has not yet signed the
degree giving Willie House a divorce
from Minnie House. He is considering
the motion to set aside the verdict of tho
jury in this case.
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THE MANIACS SAFELY HOUSED.
Ainbose Pearce and Mike Cosgrove Removed
From Jail to Central Hospital-
The two violent maniacs in Wake
county jail, Ambrose Pearce and Mike
Casgrove, have been taken to tho Cen
tral Hospital for the Insane. Room was
made for them by an arrangement be
tween Chairman A. H. Green, of the
Board of County Commissioners, and Dr.
McKee, superintendent of the asylum,
by which two insane men avlio are not
dangerous have been placed in the county
home.
Pearce is the young white man Avhoso
case was mentioned some time ago. He
has been in the jail here several weeks.
Cosgruve is an Irishman, fifty years old,
who has heeu employed at the Catholic
Orphanage as a laborer, and was placed
in Jail last Saturday. He is said to have
had several preA’ious attacks of insanity.
Yesterday he became very violent, tora
all the clothing from his body and kept
up such a yeHing and screaming that
the proceedings in the court-room Avere
somewhat disturbed,
up someAvhat, but not at all seriously.
Yesterday evening about 6:30 both men
were taken in a carriage to the Central
Hospital.
Small Wreck at Courtland.
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Suffolk, Va., Aug. G. —There was a
slight wreck at Courtland, Virginia, yes-
caused by a misplaced switch. A
Southern engine dashed into a car or*
the siding loaded with logs. The front
of the engine was badly damaged and
several passengers on the train severely
shaken up and bruised. The fireman
jumped and sustained an injury of one
of his limbs.
Arrested For Lynching’ Craven.
(By the Associated Press.)
Leesburg, Va., Aufl. G.-*l)r. Z. L. Wea
ver, of Sterling, Va., has been arrested
charged Avith being implicated in the
recent lynching of Charles Craxen, near
Leesburg. Others in custody are Scott
Bradley, Edward Paxton. Harry Knipple
and Samuel Grimes. The remaining
five of the ten held l>y the coroner’s
jury have not yet been aprehendod.
Players Barred From Game.
(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, Aug. 6.—The manage
ment of the New Orleans team today
again refused admission to players Babb,
Evans and St. Vrain of the Memphis
team, against whom injunctions have
been issued. Manager Powell claimed
the game Avould go to New Orleans as
Memphis had only eight men in the field.
Another Escaped "Bird” Captured.
(By (he Associated Press.)
Nashville, Tenn.,Aug.G.— Emery Hunter,
one of the sixteen convicts Avho effected
th.dr escape from the State prison Sun
day night, was captured near here today
by a farmer.
One of the fugitives was re-taken yes
terday.
Meeting of Cotton Exchange.
(By the Associated Press.)
Liverpool, Aug. 6.—A meeting of the
Cotton Exchange Avill be held on Mon
day next to discuss the proposition to
quote official values both in sixty
fourths of a penny and in decimals up
to October, after which date the decimal
system alone will be used.
Alvin, Tex., August 6.—Fire today de
stroyed two blocks of business houses,
about fifteen firms losing all or their
stock. Loss SIOO,OOO.
Every man may have his price, but it
isn’t every man Avho has his market.