The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-08
A PREACHER PARALYZED.
DIR. HALEY STRICKEN IN CHURCH.
Tho Expires. Company Fight Again "e'"'e
the Railway Commission -s"''
Pre- In Raleigh.

RurrGH. n. c.. March 7.-lSpeciaLl-on
Sunday morning at li:45 o'clock. Just ~ no
was closing services at tho 1h'iu LAP ~
church. on Fayetteville street, Rev III. - ! !,
Bsilev. editor of the Biblical kecorue', Va
this city. the organ of the Baptist denon'ina-
ton of North Carolina. was paralyzea III us
speech Dr. Bailey had an appointment ~
breach and delivered an able discourse III MS
usuaI manner. it being noticed. however, thht
his sermon was shorter than he generally
nreacbed He had announced the closing
hmm which had been sung. after which he
arose 70 pronounce the benedictloh. AS
he did so he motioned with ms
hands 10 the congregation to Use;
Tho congregation rose and with DOMeu
heads waited for the benediction. but
no sound was heard. After few minutes Oh
silence some one in the congregation, seeing
that Dr. Bailey was unwell. pronounced the
benedction for him. Dr. Bailey then walked
down from the pulpit. He was unable 70
speak. but only pointed to his throat; Inc
paralysis Affected his tongue ana ono
side of his face. but did not extend 10
his body or limbs. so that he cou,u
use his hands and walk with ease. he
was conducted TO the residence OF ms
son-in-law. Mr. w. ~ Jones. on, fayette,,
Vile street. where q carriage was ordered, ana
he was taken u his home on BlOunt street;
Last night a change for the worse SET III ai,'
the paralysis began TO extend over Inc enl'io
body, and tonight Or. Baileys cohuitioh -
considered ~ quite critical. 1otai pHfa'S 20 -
feared by the physicians He has not SPOKEN
and cannot write or motion with either manu-
nor take any nourishment. Dr Baiiey Is tne
leading Baptist divines OF the state ana one ol
the most prominent ia the south, nj.
Commissioner of Agriculture Jonh MUM
son, in an interview to-day, stated 'hae 10 -
being flooded with letters OF inquiry from
formors all over the State concerning cuitiva-
ton OF grains and clover and declaring their
intention TO adopt them IN preference to
cotton
10 day in Wake Superior Court, before
Judge Conner the appeal OF the Atlantic
Express Company from the decision OF the
railroad commission in the case OF the TX,
press Company against the Richmond ana
Danyille aud the Wilmington and Weldon
railroads was argued. The Atlantic Express
Company is new organization which AT
tempted to neGotiate with the railroads 10 90
business over their lines and was refused.
An alarm of fire was turned IN yesterday
morning at 3 o'clock fire having broken out at
the residence Of rank Womble. ESQ, on the
eastern suburbs of the city. The entire fre
department turned out and eXtngulshed the
flames. which had originated IN the Kitchen,
in time TO save the residence. The kitchen
and contents are total loss.
In to-days issue of the Progressive Farmer,
State organ of the Farmers Alliance, appears
an address signed by the North Carolina dele
gates who attended the recent ST. Louis con-
vention. in which they practically declare
themselves in favor of third party. They
Internationally indorse the platform adopted
there. and call upon the people to elect men
who will carry out the third party principles
set forth in the platform. Among the names
signed to the address are those OF Marion
Butler. president Of the North Carolina ALI
ance. and +. G. Beddlngfeld. late State secre-
tary. and now member of the North Caro-
lima railroad commission. IL has been posi-
lively asserted up TO the present that the
North Carolina delegation did not favor
third party. but thisis lookedupOn as definite
ly settling the question.