The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-03
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS
EXCITING SHOOTING AFFRAY IN
RALEIGH.
Negro Killed While Resisting An OHicer-
Another Alliance Defeat In Congress
From MANY Points.

RALEIGH. n. c., Aug. Special. r.
\ sensation was created here this afternoon
by tragedy which occurred on one Of thu
principal streets. Julien Jones, negro
who lives near the city, got into difficulty
with a white man named Tom Frazin. and
knocked him down. Mr.. William Utley.
formerly editor Of the Evening Visitor of
this city, happened to be near by. and went
up and attempted to pull the negro oil OF
Frazin, whom he was still pounding.
Jones thereup0n struck Utley and
Knocked him down. At that moment
Policeman llogue attempted to arrest
Jones, when he was also ielIcd to his knees
by lick from the negro, who pounced upon
him. took his club from him. and jumped up
and started of. IIOgue shot the negro three
times. one ball penetrated his abdomen.
lie fell TO the sidewalk and died in a few
minutes. Tremendous crowds Of negroes.
who are in the city hy hundreds, gathered
around, and were heard 10 murmer Omi-
nOusy about the affair. but were dispersed
by the police, and II is not believed that any
trouble will occur. Officer llOgue was
placed under arrest. an investigation OF the
shooting was began.
After hearing witnesses. Justice Barboc
postponed Judgment till Monday morning.
and Officer IIOgue was committed 10 jail
without bail. Justice Barbee did not render
a decision as to whether the case was one
Of murder or manslaughter but the general
opinion prevails that his judgment will be
the latter.
TRINITY COLLEGE.
The building committee of Trinity College
met at Durham yesterday and decided 70
erect two buildings for the new college in
stead of one. Both will be elegant three
story structures.
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
Yesterday, at Salisbury, the Farmers Al
lance met with their second defeat for tie
Congressional nomination. \ hard fight
has been made in that district between Hon.
John :. Henderson, the present representa-
tive. and Hon. \. leaZar. the candidate Of
the Farmers Alliance and Speaker Of the
House OF Representatives Of the present
Legislature. The forces were marshaled
Yesterday with all the strength Of both
sides. and Henderson was nominated on the
first ballot by a vote OF lll 10 ~.
\ week ago, Hon. u. ii. Bum was noml-
mated in this district, beating strand. the
Alliance candidate. Three Of the old Dem
Ocratic standard bearers in other districts
have been forced. however. 10 withdraw.
because they did not suit the Alliance.
which has decided to take matters IN band.
a. il now appears. These three are Con-
gressmen Rowland, skinner and simmons.
II is estimated that -iN out OF the twelve
congressman from this STATE in the next
Congress viii b. Alliance men.
RALEIGH ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
At a meeting Of the Board OF Aldermen
Of the city last night. "A proposition was
submitted to change the present electric arc
lights used for Illuminating the streets,
from l,2U0 candlC-p0Wer TO 2,WO candle
power. IL is found 10 be necessary TO in
crease the power 0f the lights, and the pro-
position will in all pr bahilty be adopted.
est that are made.
NEGROES EEsrIVE.
News is received here this morning Of an
imminent uprising Of negroes at Ruiher-
fOrdt0n and great alarm IS said 10 exist.
The trouble grew out of negroes resisting
an officer who was arresting him where
upon the officer shot the negro. The wound
is feared 10 be fatal and lh0 negtOes are
reported 20 be tnucn incensed.
JOHN ROBINsON's SHORTCOMINGS.
A sensation has been created among the
entire colOred population Of Durham by the
shortcomings OfOnc, John Robinson colOred,
who had charge Of all the moneys and acts
as treasurer for all the colored churches Of
the place,
sHRUCk A SNAG.
As the United states steamer Nill was
passing up the river near Plymouth few
nights ago, she struck snag IN the stream
and at once sank. The whole cargo was
lost and the crew. though all good swimmers
barely escaped with their lives.
II is ANNOUNCED that the old Dismal
swamp Canal" is to be deepened and i'm
proved aud reopqned Tae Norfolk aud
North Ia.Olaia canal company has made a
deed to tho Holland Trust Company for
81 900. 900, which sum will bee used tor that
purpose. The move viii be- most Impor-
iant one for the commerce Of Eastern Car
Dina. and will bring Elizabeth City into
prominence as a commercial point.