The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-20
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
NO CLUE IN THE BRYANT MURDER
CASE OBTAINED.
Negroes Charged with burglary at Mil
ton-Many Items Gathered at Greens
GIeanings.

ton-Nany Items Gathered at Greens
boro-A street Raiiwav for Oxford
GIeanings.
RALEIGH, y. c., May lo.-lSpecial. The
sanctity of the Sabbath was broken in upon
here yesterday by the disclosure Of one OF
the most foul murders ever known in this
county. The scene of the tragedy was on
the banks of the Neuse, at Il point about
three miles east of this city, and the victim
was a man named "Sonny' Bryant, who
was foully assassinated in the woods near
the river bank sometime Saturday night.
The particulars of the affair as learned
to-day are that sonny Bryant, who was a
notorious character about Raleigh. had
started for nights Establishing in the
Neuse with a companion of his, Bob Pully,
who lives near the scene of the late tragedy.
Accordingsto Pully's statement, they were
both walking along the river bank at a
point Just below where Crabtree creek
empties into the river, and were
looking for boat which they
intended 10 use. The night was very dark,
and the two drifted slightly away from the
bank. when Bryant remarked that they had
better change their course, as they were
getting away from the river. lie had
hardly spoken. when a shot was heard, and
BRYANT fell TO the ground. Pulley
turned and ran, aud rs lie did
So. another shot was fired. He went
to two of the nearest houses in the
neighborhoOd and tried to induce some one
10 20 back with him TO find Bryant. but no
one would accompany him till the next
morning, when, in company with several
men. he led the way TO the spot where Bry-
ant was found lying stone dead, just where
he was standing when the shot was iired
the night before. He had eyidently died
Instantly. 4 bullet hole was found under
his right arm, about eight inches below the
arm-pit. 1t was a - or A in size, and was
probably shot from pistol which was not
near enough 10 leave any trace Of powder
burn.
The whole affair is involved in profound
mystery. and no clue has yet been obtained
to the identity Of the assassin. Pully and
Bryant were on good terms so far as Is
known. and nobody is aware of any enmity
between them. Coroner Beasley went TO the
scene Of the tragedy sunday afternoon, ac-
companied by Solicitor Argo, and empan-
neled Il jury. \ preliminary examination
was held. aud the wound OF the dead man
was examined by DR.. James Mckee, super
intendent Of health. but no verdict was rem
dered. the Jury adOurning to hold another
meeting I'm this city to-day.
The whole neighbOrhOOd is highly excited
over the matter and hundreds of people
hocked to the spot.all during yesterday.
There have been numerous disputes
among the people along the river as to the
right to fish for shad and various factions
have sprung up and trouble has occurred at
times. The theory which prevails among
the people there is that the tragedy was the
result of some feeling against Bryant and
Pully by some parties in the neighb0rhood.
The cOrOner's jury was busy all day en-
deayOring To get a clue TO the tragedy. but
adjourned late this evening without any
disclosures Of Importance having been
brought out
Robert Pulley was on the witness stand
most Of the morning. and admitted having
pistol in his possession, carrying the same
sized bullet as the one taken from Bryants
body. He stated. however, that the weapon
was at his home when the shooting occurred,
and that he was prepared to prove it. There
seems 10 be little disposition among those
who know both parties 10 suspect
Pulley; on the other hand, strong
suspicion points 10 "A man. who Was IN
charge of the fishing grounds, where the
murder was committed. He has exclusive
PERMISSION to fish there. and is reported to
have shot at others who attempted 10 fish
there. There is most intense interest in the
mystery mere. and the court room has been
crowded all day during inquest.
4 franchise for a street railway at Ok
ford was granted to-day to a corporation
composed Of five prominent bankers from
Baltimore. Raleigh and oxford, represent
ing i've million dollars capital.
Raleigh's contingent LETT this evening for
Charlotte to participate in the military and
fremen's contests there during the celebra-
tion. The party included the Governor
Guard and three Of the Gay h0se-reel
teams Of the Raleigh fire department.
The well-knOwn contested election case
Of Bower against Traque. involving the Office
Of sheriff Of Forsyth county, was finally de-
cided by lhe Supreme Court to-day IN fayol
of Traque. the Democratic contestant. The
case has been in litigation ever since the
election Of 1883.
The officials Of internal revenue of thl'
district have started a new system for cru
sading against Illicit distilleries, and have
appointed four special deputies to augment
the regular force IN organizing and making
raids.
All public schools Of this city will clos'
Tomorrow evening with public exhibitions
There were during this term about twenty
five hundred children on the rolls OF th'
sehoOls