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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

WEST PLAINS, No, Nov. 15.-Dan J.
Casey's large mere auti1e store at
Mountain Home, Ark, burned Mon
day night, causing a $40 0oO loss. In
surance So, 500. The postoHice was in
the building and nearly all the con
tents wee destroyed. The fire was
the work of incendiaries. The fine
dwelling of A. H. Livingston, late
Populist nOminee for congress in this
district, was destroyed by fire to-day.
Loss fully covered by insurance. Fire
was caused by defective hue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

NEW YORK. Nov. 15.-The Iron Age
says: Those who entertained some
what sanguine views as to the i'm
mediate effect of the result of the
elections upon business have been
disappointed. Buyers have not
Jumped into the market and the vol
ume of business has shown practically
no increase The feeling is better,
but there are other cOnsidera tons
which outweigh that in shaping the
new feature Of the iron trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

CHICAGO. Nov 5.-The lines Of the
Western Passenger association met
yesterday and used up the entire day
in considering the question of half
fare permits for the coming year
After long debate it was decided by
a portion of the lines that all clergy
men permanently located can have a
permit on the ind orseme of the
agent at the town where the clergy
man NAV be residing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

Size 22x16 inches; IN colors. Revised
and corrected in every detail with all
changes up to date. Each railroad BY
separate color; express companies and
lines over which they operate; the dis
fance between towns; each county in
distinct color; towns and streams correct
" located Compiled from official
sources and absolutely reliable. By mail,
repaid. 10 cents. (Stamps) Adams
5ros., printers and publishers. Topeka
Prescott s. Co. have removed to No.
i1S West Eighth street
The Daily sTArE JOURNAL prints ali
the news
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
OUTLAWS u CRIME.
indian Territory Desperadoes Do Worse
Than Commit Robbery.


Than Commit Robbery.
GUTHRIE, Ok. Nov ia remnant
of the Cook outlaw gang which had
been run out of the Indian territory,
held up a German emigrant named
Beckley who was en- route with his
family from Wewoka to Tecumseh
yesterday morning. The poor trav-
eler was robbed Of all his valua bles,
his eldest daughter was outraged
and one Of the horses unhitched from
the wagon and ridden off.
There were four bandits in the
party. Deputy marshals are in pur-
snit of the desperad Oes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

FLORIDA.
Through Sleeping Cars Kansas City to
Jacksonville.

JacksonviIIe-
Commencing Sunday, November 49,
1894, the Memphis route, Kansas City,
Fort Scott s. Memphis r. r., will inaug-
urate a through sleeping car line, Kan
sas City to Jacksonville. via Memphis,
Birmingham, Atlanta and Macon, arriv-
ing at Jacksonville at 9:45 a. n, making
close connections there for all points ia
South Florida The cars in this line
will be strictly first class in all their APP
pointments and will run every day In
the week, leaving Kansas City at 1920
a. N.
For rates and full information address
J. E LOCKWOOD,
@. p. A.. Kansas City, No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
Major Hardwioke IN.

Samuel Harkwicl-e. one Of the best
known lawyers in Missouri, was taken
suddenly i'll at his home. three miles
south of the city, yesterday morning.
His condition was dangerous all day,
but he appeared some better last
evening. The physicians ascribe his
condition to overvorAz, and his sy nap
toms of paralysis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

LONDON. Nov 15.-A Paris dispatch
to the Chronicle says it is announced
that Sarah Bernhard will be made q
chevalier Of the Legion of Honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
Is Your Hair Dry ana Brittle. Fall
inE OIL or Eurnlnz lscaEl

These are only indications that the fol-
lIcies or roots of the hair are getting
weakened or diseased BegRs' Hair
Remover will strengthen and invigorate
the follicies and the hair will regain its
natural color aud become soft, glossy and
healthy Sold by W. R. Kennady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

ST PETERSBURG. Nov. 18th trough
out the whole day, with the exception
Of the mem bers Of the inn eriaI family.
who were ate nding religious services
in the cathedral, there was an unceas-
ing flow through the cathedral for the
purpose Of taking a last look at the
face of the late car. A number of
candles around the bier lighted the
features Of the late autocrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
Trough any other paper. This is a fact
For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers. Of Bay
City, Mich, accidently spilled scalding
water over her little boy. She promptly
applied De Wits Witch Hazel 5alves,
giving instant relief. It's a wonderfully
gor i salve for burnes, bruises, sores, and
are cure for Piles. J. K Jones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

spectacles and eyeglasses, p centE
81 90
CHAs. BENEFITS Optical store, 713
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

Peerless Steam Laundry - Peerles
Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

Was the running Of the Exposition flyer,
the famous twenty hour train between
Chicago and New York, via the Lake
Shore route, in service during the Worlds
fair. A handsome lithO-water color OF
this train may be secured by sending ten
cents IN silver to c. K WILDER. Western
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

$50 calls up the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

Good work done by the Peerless.
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The Daily STATE JOURNAL prints ali
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

Prescott s. Co. have removed to No.
ak
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
FIFTH DISTRICT CONVENTION.
An Illicit Distiilery Destroyed-Funerai OIL
Mr.. Cosby-Personai Notes.

Mr.. Cosby-Personal Notes.
DANVIILE. VA, June 25.-(Special)-
The Democratic District Executive Com
,nittee of the Fifth Congressional District
mel at Hotel Benton, this city. on Friday
NIGH, and agreed 10 call district con-
vention to nominate a candidate for Con
cress on August 23d, said convention TO
be held at Stuart, Patrick county. Ac-
cording to the basis Of representation
one delegate for every 100 votes cast ior
Cleveland. IN ls92-the counties In the dis
tr,ct will send the following delegations:
CARROLL Is delegates: Floyd, =; Franklin,
". Grayson. 10; Henry. IL; Patrick, Is;
Pittsylvania, 81; city or Danvilie, u; TOWN.
OF Neapolis, 8. Chairman James l.. tired
way has already issued his call LOT
convention.
wells while out on a still hunt ran
On an Illicit distillery six miles north or
chatham. this county. on Friday last
II was on a branch on the plantation OF
Mr. Fred. Payne, a few hundred yards
from his house. A man named James
Prewitt was stirring the mash' A thirty
six gallon cask Of low wine and about
GOO gallons of beer were captured.
Stretched out around the swill trough
we're twenty fat hogs. The enterprise
was destroyed, and then Williams and
Wells went TO Payne's house. where they
partook Of sumptuous country dinner.
FUNERAL.
The funeral of the late Charles NJ
Cosby took place last evening from the
church OF the Epiphany. and was largely
attended. The services were conducted by
the venerable DR.. @. w. Dame, assisted
by Rev. c. o. Pruden. OF Chatham, ana
Rev. DIR. Thames, Of DanviIle. The
floral tributes were among the most pean-
tiful ever seen at funeral In this city.
and were elaborate.
Vegetation In this city and section Is
sadIv IN need Of rain There has been
no rainfall Of any Importance for several
weeks
AR. ]. s. Mays. an aged citizen OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
THREE CHEERS FOR THE CAPTAINS.
They Were Presented With Gold-Mounted
and Gold Corded Swords.

LEXINGTON. VA. June 2.-tspecial)
On Saturday evening. Just after battalion
parade at the Virginia Military In
stitute, fine gold-mounted. and gold
corded swords were presented to Ca
Diet Captains II. T.. Biscoe. Company
d: c. d. Langhorne. Company b, and
d. II. Smith, Company C, by the men,
bers OF their companies. The presenta-
tons were made by Cadet-Lieutenant
G. -. Coffeen, class OF 1894; Mr.. L. W.
II. Peyton. class of 1893, and Cadet-Lieu-
tenant w. II. Bryant, class of 1894. re-
spectively. After each presentation three
cheers we're given for the captains.
The Rev. X. J. Mcbride, d. ID. rector
Of the Grace Memorial church. leaves
wednesday for Mortified. Mass. TO at
tend the Worlds Students Summer
school. under the evangelist. ID. l.. Moody
DIR. Mcbride will remain three weeks. and
will be accompanied by his wife.
Right Rev. Bishop Van de Nyver. or
Richmond, held mass and preached at
the ST. Patrlck's church here yester-
day morning. Sacrament was admins
tered by Father Kelley.
Mr.. c. Il. Mcclure, the well-known elec-
trician and superintendent OF the Ben
Telephone Company of Richmond, Is
here visiting relatives. Mr.. Mcclure -
a native Of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
Typical Negro Convention.

WELDON. y. c. June 25.-The Re-
publican county convention met at Hall
fax to-day for the purpose OF electing
delegates TO the congressional convention
here " ednesday. and to the judicial con-
vcntion at Rocky Mount In July. The
complexion Of the convention was de-
cidedy dark. and the fight was mar
rowed down 10 White and Cheatham. The
convention will probably hold all night.
II is "A regular Republican row. The Com
mittec on Credentials find 1t difficult
Ia seat the delegates entitled TO seats.
Everybody Is excited. Men are upon
tables shaking their fists in each others
faces. or fiourishing sticks. In vain the
chairman. who Is the only white man IN
the audience raps for order. No one
PAYS any attention TO him. Cheatham Is
in the lead. with "A majority OF the dele
gates in his power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
KILLED BY A PoNY's KICK
Mr. ~. 8. Gray Died In Great Agony
Model Citizen ,one-Cetton Blooms

S-DTLAND NECK. y. C.. June 20
oialj-This community was soreN
,fcs.ld Yesterday morning when J"
a.r learned that Sir. y. ID. Gray ""'''
accident was mentioned in TINS CO,
ieionaence. mad died on Saturday hsn'.
n ialI before. Mr.. Gray was kicheo "
I.,t K. +. Nann's pony FRIDAY anu ."
gt.H worse suffering great abVn''
o.. died Saturday about o'cloek'
a.r. Gray was IS years old. had oee"
pam. but quite successiui i"''". ,,,s.
bis hfe Starting 10 life when a sounn
nan without anything except ms 49,
Ell muscle. he had succeeded by ene'e -
sn1 economy. In acquiring quite 80
l.t.Dcy and leaves goou esoa'.
g. hi~ large family. lie was the n ioue'
ban Of the community. For many seai'
B., had been "A deacon Ia the bap"s'
church and Was a safe and wise couh-
seior. and bore the universal love OF ne
church and the highest regard Oh w
whole community. His CHARACTER
absolutely spotless His remains WI
bone 10 the Baptist cnurch .a
AZ 3 O'Clock before long tram OF
hcles The church was packed =, os
toWing. After services. conauc'eo W Wv
pastor, The procession commune" ~ 80
Bay4 st cemetery. where the feias
we're Inferred In the presence OF ,a'se
powd. The whole community ""e''
great cloud OF sorrow. n,
GsY. Y. j.. Etringnsld- 1nAhcia' ssSA'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26

county, died at his home. near Dry Fork.
on Tuesday last: aged II years
Mrs. Sallie 0osney. wife OF Mr.. 0. b.
Gosney. died In the county yesterday. she
was % years Of age, and leaves hus-
band and six children. Deceased was a
member OF the Primitive Baptist church.
at Malmaisen.
Mr. p. r. Jones. well-known druggist
OF this city. and president of the Dan
VILE Bank. is quite Ill at his residence. on
Main street.
Mrs. SaIie F'ickien. widow OF John F.
Flcklen, is seriously I'll at her residence.
on west Main street.
Mr.. James r. Schoolfield. the we'll
known lay evangelist, will begin a ten
days meeting at Paynton church. near
whites Station, this county. tomorrow.
Mr.. John w. Holland. an old citizen OF
Danvile. and an old tobacconist. Is quite
sick at his residence. on Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
Y.n.ved Homes of n Railroad.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, June %
(SpeciaI) THE recent sale OF the Rich
mond and Danville railroad has renewed
the hopes OF our citizens for the con-
struction of the proposed railroad by the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
from Washington city TO Fairfax STATION
by way of Fairfax Courthouse. Inc com ,
pany has already purchased tne right Oh
u,av and being a large shareholder in the
DreyeI-Norgan Company would thereby
acquire a complete southern outlet from
Washington.
Hon. r. w. Moore. who accepted an IN
vitation a few days ago from j. ). IL.
Thomnson to join a fishing party to
r,t,.artor in his private car. has returned.
Mr.. sisson has erected buildings near
here for a dstillery and Is now placing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
urCK'S AIR-CASTLE.
.oe,so OVER AND he HAD NEITHER
" FORTUNE NOR BRIDE.
.,oding Young German Girl, Who
sin Remains n Waiting Maid.

.ctfy1rI.E. y. G. June 2S.-(Special)
90, FEBRUARY a German about 20 years
calling himself George Heck.
o., Ashcville and got job in a wood
,c shop Some two months ago he
.ronr his acquaintance that a
..., uncle in Germany had died,
.,. 10 him large fortune. Later he
.,,,8 d letter purporting TO be from
% pcschau. German Consulate. VIII
...~ stating that there was in the Con-
t,nls $500 for him. The letter was
....,.n had the Wilmington postmark,
.., seal Of the consulate. and a
.f isilycry stamp. Heck had now
. an interesting parsonage.
PROMISED BRIDE.
.....,c,ablo and comely young German
.., maid had promised 10 be his
.rJ had become a boarder at the
vtere she had served Heck con-
... Tor an eligible building lot after
-r much attention from certain
.o zeal estate brokers. Sunday.
..h was 10 bc the weddinC-day,
Welding was 10 lie celebrated I'm
1851. worthy OF Hcck's double good
On Friday. the LIST Of June. Heck
t.l,vnle for Wilmington and his
..-. PROMISING n speedy return.
AIR CASTLE TOPPLED.
,..... coming was delayed. Two let
..nted for IL. 4 mistake as 10
..-.ai schedule. "a trip TO Washing
%. Heck expected TO engage a
.....Qtr. and then n call TO New York
ome goods from the custom
he would not return before Tues
r.. Thursday. before the wedding
-.N nothing more is known OF
Is -0.alIty. but II has been found
., owes here several hundred dol
. OBI. most OF IL borrowed from poor
.... while letter from the Consul
...,, ,re A.hcvillc postmaster In reply
.- .a..iry has topplcd the air castle
b.. ,.. expected briee. She is still a
..- maid
FIRST CONTRIBUTION.
.-.. .,.aslrer Of the Vance Monument
atom 10 Asheville has received the
.,r.iUtiou TO the monument fund.
-.. proceeds Of concert given at
.-r. Cstawha county. by Mrs. +. X.
..- 70 northern lady. and In which
.....r northern people took part.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
-. convict Earber Rccapturcd-W. C..
uin Takes the Hill Prize.


..tE IGH. y. c.. June 2j.-(Special)-
muating convention OF the Sixth
....-.~...nh District will be held at
.t.r,ou August ga. There are large
..- ~ aspirants for the nomination
Gil. f.l. The most prominent are
A present rcpros sntatiVe. s Il. Alex
.r James a. Lockart Of Wadesboro'.
-. Dr. Ie Grand Of Rockingham. John
Inmy OF Wilmington. and w q.
....l q Whitevile Several other
it.s are spoken or
r--.-f Williams. the barber who os-
.. from the penitcntiary here on May
-. fr making a key TO an outer door
... afterwards climbing up a gutter In
...r fa scale the prison wall has been
assured in Salisbury. He was sent 10
..r.tcntiary from Charlotte for burg
'r twenty years. and had only
..I ont six years OF his sentence.
r.n d. was arrested a lot Of goods
,.. found on his person which were
...a from racket store IN Greensboro
.rl days ago.
.t.tt Brooks. who murdered Tom
-n 40 country frolic In Person
.,r last March. has been captured
PA. was a reward of $l2j for his arrest
.. MAS arrested in West Virginia and
..- lst been brought back.
PRIZE WINNER.
~.. John :. Hill prize for the best
.,.~ on a subject Of North Carolina
I..r y by an undergraduate OF the uni
.r.'y has been awarded 70 Mr. ". G.
OBJ. OF Greensboro. His subject was
..t. Influence OF the Presbyterian
- IN in North Carolina during the
f.'t.enth Century"
Inc In col lnf ff
.r'y has turned out 10 be very rich.
,, . --pth Of ~ feet a regular convoca-
,- % veins has been struck. There are
o.. ~ them, and they all strike the main
sci. no the same point The ore Is es-
t-.t.I 20 be worth SO per bushel.
Dos. Dr Samson. a Presbyterian mis-
rv recently returned from Greece
,.I Who has since been lccturing 10 the
...r.ras Of the state on the missionary
..l has been rendered the presidency
fredericksburg CNa) Collegiate lnsti-
+... Dr. Samson has the matter under
.r-. l-ratiou. and will give his answer
t..eVeek. lie is one Of the most talented
..t f|rhlv-educatcd men in the State.
.-a James -. Mclver. Of the Superior
.-,. has been stricken with paralysis,
low nes PROSTATE at his home, in Car
-.... Moore county. lie has very nearly
.. OBJ. use Of his right side. His doc
+r. 4ttruute his sickness 10 overwork.
.rI have recommended a change or
.Itr.
% Crane. a gentleman from Indiana,
.. necovcred and is now developing
..-.. deposit OF kaolin near Bryson CITY
-... county. He expects 10 soon erect
large mill upon the property. A iree
,.i-a.arlng quartz vein three feet thick
.'., been discovered IN the same
r'ty -
p--e..llngs have been begun in Meek
rr county by the heirs-at-law ana
..l. u kin TO set aside the viii OF the
.. W. ". Mills. The bulk OF the estate.
...l IS valued at some So.O" is leit
.f O.. Burroughs. and all the other heirs
.. .r the proceedings. The case Is an
.ap.r,aut one. and able counsel has oesh
employed on both sides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
GREENSBORO A DRY TOWN.
The Benbow-House Bar Seems To Run
the Councii-Teachers Reelected.

GREENSBORO. n. G.. June 25.-tSpe.
clal.)-At regular meeting of the Board
Of Aldermen all the applicants for saloon
license were refused. thus making Green's
borO' dry town. There Is a majority or
the county I'm favor of license but when
an ordinance was passed compelling Cap
tain Il. j. Fisher 10 bring his hotel bar
out on Main street. as the other bars
have TO do. his friends voted against al
lowing Licenses TO any other parties.
These men. though in favor Of granting
license declare they Will not vote for
1t until Captain Fisher is allowed TO re-
sumo business at his Old stand.
At a meeting Of the Board OF Directors
of the Greensboro Normal and Industrial
School, held on Thursday, all the old
teachers except two-Miss Viola Boddie
and Mrs. Bell-were reelected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
DIR. ANNE DIVORCED.
AN EPISODE IN THE CAREER or THIS
FEMALE ADVENTURES.
gstta-No Contestants But Those from
RichmOnd--Mr. Hinton's VIII.

PETERSBURG, VA. June 25.-tSpe-
cIaL miss or Mrs. Carridice alias DIR"
Anne Henderson. who Is now serving a
sentence in the county jail OF Sussex for
larceny, seems to have a reputation else
where than In Petersburg and adjacent
sections. A divorce from her has just
been granted In n Cincinnati court to her
husband, a Mr.. Stout, whom she charmed
into marriage after very brief acquaint-
ance In Savannah. Ga. An interesting ac-
count of this little episode and of what
followed is published In the New York
Recorder of Friday. Probably II the true
history of this adventures could be OBJ
tained 1t would furnish some startling
reading.
THE STATE REGATTA.
IL Is understood that Petersburg will not
enter a team for the State regatta, which
is announced 70 take place In the Apo
mattox river on the afternoon OF the
Fourth OF July. The Appomattox club
has had no crew In training for the state
races, and as yet has not organized
crew for the Junior races In the regatta.
1t is not known az yet what effect this
state OF affairs will have on the Fourth
of-July regatta, as without the Appomat-
tox crews the only contestants on our
river would be the two crews from Rich
mond.
ORDINATION SERVICES.
Bishop Randolph. OF the Southern Do
cese of Virginia, will ordain several can
ddates TO the ministry and deaconate at
ST. Pauls Episcopal church, in this city,
on next Sunday. Mr., Goodwin VIII be
ordained to the ministry, and Messrs.
Dunn and PIummer, all OF this city, as
deacons.
II is understood that the will OF the
late William Il. Hinton. Sr. will not be
presented for probate until Wednesday.
Rev. John Ridout and wife are visiting
I'm Alexandria.
At the annual meeting OF the trustees
OF the Methodist Female Orphan Asylum,
held yesterday. Mr.. John w. Bradbury
was elected president: Chester Sheppard,
secretary, and j. II. Gray. treasurer.
1t is understood to-day that counsel Tor
J.. r. Farley. lately convicted In the
County Court Of Greenesville of arson,
with n verdict OF ten years in the peni-
tertiary. are preparing the necessary
papers for an appeal to the Circuit Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26

for the Baptist Female Seminary to be
built In Raleigh. Is here In the interest
OF that Institution. lie preached in the
baptist church yesterday morning s1d
last night
Mr.. Richard Johnson went 10 his home
In Baltimore Saturday, after visit TO
relatives here
Misses Sailie Collins Smith and Mary
Herbert Smith have gone to Baltimore
on visit.
Miss Eleanor Smith has gone TO Bedford
city. Va. on visit
Major J. 70. Neal is here visiting his
friends.
Mr. w. T.. Davenport brought 10 town
saturday the first cotton bloom OF the
season. He said he had blooms as early
as the 2lst. Also Henry Jones. a colorcd
farmer, sent in a bloom Saturday.
There IL still no rain. Gardens are
almost past hope. but the crops In the
fields seem 20 be bearing the drought
remarkably we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-26
CAL. AND TOM coLeY ESCAPE.
They Were Under Sentence Of Death-A
Large Crowd Now In Pursuit..

LOUISBURG. n. C.. June 25.-(special.)
Cal and Tom Coey and negro by the
name OF John Perry this morning escaped
from the Jail. at this place. The two
first were under sentence OF death, TO be
executed on July 18th.
Mr.. Morton. n Baptist minister here.
has been accustomed TO visit the Coleys
every Monday. This morning. when the
door OF the jail was opened to allow
him To 20 In. these three men rushed for
ward. As they passed Mr.. Morton grasped
Cal Coley by the arm and detained him
until the negro. John Perry. struck him
on the head with stovc-iron. inhicting
very painful wound, though It is not
thought that II will be dangerous. A
large crowd is now out looking for the
criminals
The Coleys were under sentence OF
death for the murder Of the Jewish
pcddler, Samuel Tucker.