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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN TEXAS.

HOUSTON, TEXAS. June 2O-A Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas passenger
train, which left here at $50 last night,
a into a floating bridge across q
ravino about seven miles north of this
city. The train reached the bridge at
1912 o'clock. When within twenty
feet, Engineer Henry Garrett saw a
''swag" in the bridge, and Immediately
piled the brakes, but not in time to
stop. and as the locomotive went upon
the fl batting bridge, the engineer felt it
was going. He suck to his post, and
was not injured. The fireman was
shovelling, and after eros sing the
bridge, the tender fell to the left, and
he fell to the right, going down the
~embaLkment, but was only slightly in
jured. The engine and bGggage-car
were pushed across the bridge by the
momentum, and piled in a wreck. The
smoker was j4mmed in the wreck, with
ends torn out.
Two chair cars and the sleeper kept
the track this side of the washout.
There were passengers in both the first
class car ana smoker. Conductor w.
J. Johnson walked back to the city,
and Immediately took out physicians
and a relief corps. No lives were lost,
but the baggage agent, T. d. Rentrew,
Engineer Garrett, Fireman j. w. SlO-
cum, Section FoTemanJ Graham, and
two colored passengers, we're slightly
injured and brought to the hospital
here. The track will be cleared to night
end traffic resumed.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
MRS. PoLLARD's MURDER.
The Three Negroes Charged With it
Lodged in Tail.


PETERSBURG, VA June 21.-Deputy
Sheriff E. FL. Bacon, of Lunenburg
county, accompanied by three guards,
arrived here yesterday from Luneu-
burg Courthouse with Solomon Mara
BILE, Mary Abernathy and Poky Barnes,
the negroes charged with the murder
of Mrs. Lucy J. Pollard in Lunenburg
county on the 14th instant. Mary
Barnes, another negro woman, who is
charged with being implicated in the
murder, was left in the county. The
three prisoner were committed to the
Jail of this city for safekeeping and
were brought here because of threats
to lynch them.
Deputy Sheriff Bacon said he left
Lunenburg Courthouse with the pris
oners Wednesday afternoon at 4o'clock
and reached Blackstone at 7:3O o'clock
that night. The feeling is 60 bitter
against the prisoners that Sheriff
Bacon stated that while in Blackstone
he was advised to get away from there
as soon as possible with the prisoners.
The trip was made across the country
in a wagon and the party arrived
here about z o'clock last evening.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

We understand that en- July 9th
there will be a general basket picnic
association in Lenoir county, halt way
between Kinston and Institute. Six
sub-Alliances take part in it. Brother
D. P. Meacham, Alliance aid organizer,
will be present and present facts upon
cooperation and organization, which
every farmer and laborer should hear.
Old members who have not affiliated
with the Alliance lately should be pres
ent at this gathering.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

Brother w. s. Barnes. State Secre-
tary of the Alliance, will address the
members of Auburn Alliance at Au-
burn, N. O., on Saturday, July 6, 1895,
at 2 o'clock p. m. He will speak
strictly on Alliance liues-co, operation
ard organization. The public invited
to hear this discussion of Alliance prin-
ciples. Old members are specially in
vited to be present.
M T. WILDER,
Sec'y Auburn Alliance.
June 20, 1895.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
SEARCH FOR HER CHILDREN.
Mrs. B. F. Pitzen's Two Girls and Boy
Believed to be in Europe.

Mrs. b, +. PitzenS ] Wo G1TIS ana hoy
Believed to be in Europe.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa June 30 Mrs.
B. f. Pitzen, wife or widow of the man
who is thought to haye been murdered
by II. II. Holmes, in the conspiracy TO
$40 900 from the Fidelity Mutual
Life Association, of this city, was yes
terday released from MoyameEsing
Prison, where she had been confined as
a witness since the first disclosure. She
left for her fathers home in Galva, ILL.,,
and will devote her time to searching
for her three missing children-Alice,
aged fourteen; Howard, eleven, aud
Nellie, aged thirteen, who we're first
supposed to have been murdered by
Holmes, who is now in prison here
awaiting sentence for conspiracy to
defraud.
It has been learned that the children
were in Detroit in October, 1894, but
there all trace of them is lest. Holmes
has told District Attorney Graham that
the children are abroad with Minnie
Williams, his one time sweetheart, and
the District Attorney has advertised in
a New York paper by a cipher, which
reads: minnie Williams, Adele Covele,
Geraldine Wanda: Important to hear
before 10th; cable. Return children at
once; also write. Cassie Holmes"
Detective Geyes, will leave this city
in a few days, and while the officials
at police headquarters decline to dis.
cuss the case, IL is believed that he is
going abroad to investigate Holmes
ofofonoonf
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
DoUsLE DROWNING IN ALABAMA
Boat Capsized-.BOdiss Not Yet RecOv-
ered--Community in Grief.

ered--Community in Grief.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala June 18 "A special
to the Age-Herazd from Opelika, Ala
says:
This morning ats Perry's mill pond,
just south of Auburn, Mr.. Lewis Cox,
a drummer from Tuskeegee. Ala, and
Miss Cornelia Terrence, aged nineteen
years, the belle of her neighborhood,
and q remarkably beautiful girl, were
out boat riding on the pond, when
the boat over urned and both were
drowned. The children, playing near
the scene of the accident, heard their
screams for help, bat were ~powerless to
aid them. The pond is very deep at
the point where the accident occurred,
and their bodies have not been recov-
cred. The whole community is covered
with grief over the untimely demise Of
the unfortunate young people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
FORTY THOUSAND FOR LAID
LAW.
Verdict Against Sage~-Received With
Applause--Stay of Judgement.

New YORK. June 18-The Laidlaw-
Sage jury returned to court this after
noon, having found a verdict OF $40, 600
for the plaintiff The verdict was re
ceived with applause.
Mr.. Taggart, for the cefsndant,
moved for a new trial. A sts y of judg-
ment was granted by Judge ] graham
until September next 60
ooeinst Russell Sage for ESQ, 600 dam
o9os for Injuries received by the explo-
son of a bomb in Mr.. Sage's Office In
1891. Mr.. LaidlaW claimed that Mr..
sage caught hold Of him and held him
GaidIawJ between Norcrofs, the bomb
Ehrower, and himself. Laidlaw has
been permanently injured, while Mr..
Sage escaped comparatively unhurt.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
COMMERCIAL SCANDAL IN CALI
FORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June 1s.-The
proceedings for a dissolution Of partner
ship of the firm of Lew mclaughlin q
Co, grain brokers, have resulted In Ene
daI. The firm manipulated the big
wheat deal, wherein millions OF the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

The University of North Carolina
now ranks among the foremost Cot
leges in America In scholarship. euuip-
ment and general efficiency. See I'D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Ths Monetary Fight in Illinois.

FAIRBURY. ILL. May THE Liv-
ingston county Democrats VIII meet tues
day. May 18th IN Pontiac. The delegates
from this county can safely be placed ia
The free-silver column. All the Demo
Gratis in this city arc for free coinage
with possibly one exception.
FULTON. ILL. May THE Nhiteside
County Central Committee has called .
meeting Of the Democracy 10 meet III
Morrison Saturday. May 18th, 20 select
delegates 10 the State Convention. The
sentiment in favor OF free silver IS grow
ing In this county.
GALF.NA. ILL. May 1.-The county
Convention has been called for May -1th
10 select delegates 20 attend the silver
convention. A call has also been issued
for a Democratic mass injecting. 10 be
held next Friday evening The object ~
view is 10 form an honesf-money league
The call is signed by ffty-six men Of
this city including, with TWO exceptions
every Democratic attorney IN Galena.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

about the room Durant was sitting In
a corner. West gazed intently at him a
moment. Il think that's the man. yes.
that's the man. | am sure he said. as
he pointed his finger at Durant.
Miss Minnie Edwards a pupil In the
Normal School. was the next witness.
She did not hesitate moment when
she was asked to identify Durant She
said she remembered that Durant lifted
his hat 10 Miss Lamont and then the
couple got on the car together.
Miss Alice Peasants was another Nor
NAL School pupil who identified Durant
as the man who was with Miss La
mont on the afternoon Of April Sd.
George King. oTganist OF Emanuel Bap-
fist church, testified substantially as he
did at the Williams inquest.
Martin Quinlsn. an attorney. said he
knew Durant by sight and saw him
on the afternoon OF April Bird on the
street with a young lady. He positively
Unidentified the prisoner as her compan-
ion.
Detective Anthony said:
Nhen Durrant heard that Blanche
Lannon'S body had been found he turned
red and said: I wish | had the man
VINO ala the Job alone in a room, I'd fix
him."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
mIss oKooM's CONDITION.
It's still Appeals Womsn's
Edition.

PETERSBURG. VA, May Especial
The womans edition of the lndex-Ap-
peal made its appearance this morning,
and IL was grand success in every re-
spoct. 1t was the largest newspaper ever
published In Petersburg.
The condition of Miss Gussie Groom,
who was accidentally shot by her sister
BERTHE remains unchanged. The shoot
ing occurred on last Saturday and the
young lady who fired the pistol has not
been able to sleep since.
The suit of W. +. Allen & Co, of Nor
folk. VS.. James Henncssy Co, dong
business at Newport News. which was
heard at the January term of the Hust-
ings Court OF this city. and in which case
there was hung jury. was to-day tried
before Judge Mullen for the second
time The jury gave a verdict for the
plaintiff The amount involved was
$6295
The receipts Of the city from all sources
for the month of April, as shown by the
Treasurcr's report. were S25.0i2 40 The
expenditures for the month were sol ,S9i.2l.
Fines amounting to $ill0 were collected
I'm the Mayors Court during April.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Common Council was to have been held
this afternoon. but for The want Of
quorum no business could be trans
acted. 4 meeting of the Council has
been called for next Friday night at
8 o'clock. Had there been meeting OF
the Council this evening an ordinance
would have been presented asking that
permission be granted to the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company. OF
Virginia TO erect poles and wires on the
public highways Of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

COLUMBIA. S. O., May John No0-
ton. colorel. was kined near lorktii'-
last nipht hy Frank Moore Dds twelve
yoar-oli steu-son THE boy gave himself
up claiming that he killed Newton in .Dli-
defence. or while protecting hls motlcr
Newton and bis wife separated somr
time ago. ana thc boy Says Dds rfen-
father came to the house iaet might i1
beat his mother and hC kilef H'm Nifh
rock. Tine cor0ner's juir N"Ii N'"-
toms wife ami another Nontr as a.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Hannh ican Nnminnr ON.

WASHINGTON. May Fifteen colore1
n en-. representing the Republican party
of Alexandria COUNT. assembled IN con-
ventiOn at COLYalescent Camp, In the
county, dt noon to-day Tor the purpose or
dominating candidates for the general
election, ca the I'D OF this month. Com
monwealthg Attorney r. W Johnston
called the meeting 10 order, nni ). W.
PendletOn was elected Chairman. while
Frank Williams acted as secretary. X.
W. Johnston was nominated by acciama-
ton for Commonwealth attorney, ". &.
Albert for county treasurer ". l..
Holmes for commissioner OF revenue. and
Christian j. Costello for sheriff. Speeches
were made by X. W. Johnston and W. T.
Holmes. The room In which the conven-
ton WAS held was we'll filled. though
there were not even eight or ten white
men present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
ANOTHEK EBsPIrn FOK BUoHANhN
The G1v'rnor Forced 70 itass Result OF TIA
Compl eat ons Which Have Arisen.

ALBANY. y. y. May DIR. Buchanan.
who was TO have been electrocutel IN
Sing Sing prison to-day for poisoning
his wife. Nas granted another respite OF
one week by Governor Morton to-day.
This was done on the recommendation OF
District Attorney Fellows, OF New York.
who regarded II as the easiest. short
est. and best way out OF the compica-
tons which have arisen IN the case. Col
onel Fellows assures the Governor that
he can within a week clear away all
the matters connected with the alleged
appeal taken 20 the United states SUI
preme Court on the haboas corpus pro-
ceedings. and also avoid all the sensa-
ton. trouble. and expense connected with
the taking OF Buchanan 10 Sew York
city for resentence.
WASHINGTON. d. g.. May l.-su-
preme Court officials say that 10 War
den Sage. Of Sing Sing. literally COM
strues the letter Of Deputy Attorney
General Hasbrouck Of New York 10
the Buchanan case. and follows IT'S direc-
tons. Or. Robert W Buchanan has am
unlimited lease on life The Deputy At
torney Generals letter. to the warden adj
visos him Ito defer the execution OF SEM
tence against Or. Buchanan until the
appeal claimed to have been taken shall
have been dismissed or determined.
Inasmuch as no appeal Is docketei on
the records OF the Supreme Court ON
cials say there Is nOth.n TO- De
dismissed or determined. So far as the
Supreme Court is concerned. that tribunal
does not know DR.. Buchanan. Ills tate
remains wholly with the State authori-
ties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
R1DFOkD NOTES,
A Nom Partisan Fight for City Ofices-st
Adams Team.

RADFORD, VA, May l.-special-The
Democrats OF Radford have decided 10
have 4 non-partisla night FOR city Of
fcels This may give at least two or
three coTncilmen's places 10 Republicans
The ST Adams baseball team, eau
tanned by Murray NJ Mcclure. the cX-
University player has had things pretty
much its own way in this part Of Nir-
GINA. 1t has lost only one game this
season, and that TO tile University of
Virginia team early in the season Last
Saturday 81. Alb1ps closed its season
with "A crushing defeat to the Agrcul-
tural and Mechanical College team at
Blscksburg. winning by score OF ; to l.
The rise In beef Is making the cattle
men of Southwestern Virginia very hope
full and with an increase in the price
of pig-iron, the Southwest viii lead the
procession of returning prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

A Plan TO Rob the Omaha Express Eroken
Up With Loss Of Life.

ST JOSEPH. MO. May 1.-The Burl-
ington officials here received informa-
ton last night that the Omaha express
would be held mp at ST. George. A suburb
Of this city. SIX or seven tough-loOkng
men had been hanging around there for
a couple OF days. The Information
was furnished by a hotel man named
fed the officials. and they frustrated the
attempt
At i o'clock this evening a young man
named Richard Rau was sitting In Haae
place when one Of the supposed gang,
who afterwards gave the name OF Thomas
Farrell, stepped in the door. drew
revolver and shot Rau through the
stomach, fatally wounding him. Then
he ran out to where a partner, who says
his name Is Dan Howard. was await
ing him, and the two ran no the rail-
road tracks, followed by several citizens,
who began firing at them running
fire was kept up for some distance With
out effect, when the two escaped among
some box cars. Later they attempted
10 cross the Missouri bridge into Kansas
and were pursued by eN-Sherift Carson
and Officer Barry. The officers overlook
them at the west end Of the bridge and
ordered the fugitives 10 halt Howard
was covered by Carson and surrendered,
but Farrell drew two revolVers and
opened nre. shooting Oiiiper Barry
through the arm Then Farrell dashed
down into the brush. followed by Barry
and officers Frans and Shea, who had
reached the scene. running nsht
ensued. In which over forty shots were
fired Farrell was finally shot through
the left breast al a point just above
the heart. and Is I'm dying condition.
Farrell Is supposed 10 come from -.
Louis. When he ran out OF Haag's
place he yelled 10 his partner: u have
shot the wrong man" disclosing that g
was the intention 10 Kill Haag for CIV
ing the plot away 10 the officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

A struggle over the E,tato Of the Late
T. % Burs,n


BRISTOL. TENN. May Special
John +. Burson. well-known lawyer
Of this city, and who became well known
as one Of the counsel i'm the famous
Baker-Gilmer trial. announces that he will
contest the will OF his father the late
Il. l.. Burson, whose estate is estimated at
about half million dollars. The pTin-
cipal reason for the contest is alleged
undue influence brought TO bear on the
old man.
There are eight heirs. and had the
property been divided according TO the
contestants idea he would have received
more than $4,000. instead OF about $3.50
There promises TO be hard fight.
A WOMAN SUICIDES
Mrs. billiard Graham, wife Of a we'll
known merchant at Pennington Gap. Va.
committed suicide by drowning. She had
Deen in ill-health for d long time, and
that is probaIy the reason for the rash
act.
BlG STONE GAP BANK CLosTs ITS DOORS.
The Appalachian Bank. Of Big stone
Gap, has closed its doors. That thirty
ing Virginia town of 200 inhabitants, Is
now without a bank. The claims will
all be paid off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

The Authorities Tut Ga Her Guard f,
I.,..l..ct -. - IL. - LIZ IL =

-. ,,,.., 49,.
'"'''' =" so . le 80" "'''
DENTON, MID. MAY ARMED guards
patrollod the streets of this town tlf
49,, ,..h, g. ......... ........
i''' "'7"' ~ "s'f
lynch Marshall J.. Price. the }oune nial b.
smith whose trial cor the murder Of
Salhe Dean, on March -Nth. near tnc
village OF Harmony. began yesterday.
The prisoner had been confined iu ftr
Baltimore city Jail for safety, ami Was
brought here under "a strong police guard
from that city a rumOr mat 8u armeI
rtph ttafllI I NNF"n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
THE MISS LAMONT INQUEST.
Durant Asked tho Girl 10 Marry Him But
She Refused.


SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-The coro-
ners inquest in the case of Blanche
Lamont, one of the girls found murdered
in Emanuel Baptist church, was COM
menced this morning.. Mrs. q. J. Noble.
aunt of the dead girl. was the first Wit
ness. She testified that on the night of
the murder she attended prayer meet
ing at the church. Durant was there
and asked her If Miss Lamont would be
present. She told him no Durant stat
ed that he hal met her niece on the car
that morning and promised her a copy
OF The NeWcomes which she asked
for. He called at the house Friday MORN
ing following and LEFT copy. Durant
had once accompanied Blanche TO the
park In the early part OF January.
Blanche had heard that Durdnt was en-
gagged 10 another girl. Durant denied IL
when spoken 10 about il. The rings sent
Mrs. Noble by mail were shown 10 her
and she identified them as having been
on Blanche's fingers on the day OF her
disappearance. JUS before Christmas,
the witness said, Blanche told her that
Durant had proposed TO her. and she
thought that he did not mean H. as she
had known him so short a time. As she
thought he was joking she mumbled an
affirmative reply only in jest. When she
learned that he was engaged she told
him she would not marry him.
After wrangling over the testimony for
two hours the jury this afternoon
brought in a verdict charging Durant
with the murder of Miss Blanche La
mont. The delay was all brought about
by .one juror who wanted TO render. "A
verdict of murder caused by a party I'M
knoYn. unless the police consented 10 fur
nish additional testimony.
John h. West conductor OF the
Powell-street railroad, testified to seeing
Durant IN a ear on the afternoon OF
April 3rd. He got on the car with
young girl whom West did not know.
He would know the hat the lady wore.
The hat which Blanche Lamont had on
that day was shown and identified.
Would you know the man again.
81 don't know"
Look around and see II you see him"
Witness arose and looked earnestly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
IHONE PONi fUNED RACES
A Big mort VIII bo Made To-Day % &c
Them Off-Ihe tn.rle..

An attempt will be made to-day by
the Riding and Driving Association TO
have their races. The postponed pro-
gramme will be observed. a number of
prominent horsemcn are In the city. and
the weather has been source OF great
disappointment not only 10 them. but
also 10 the many lovers OF good racing
who live here If the weather will not
admit the races to-day, the running race,
VIII be postponed until next Monday and
TUESDAY, and 10 Is said that the trotting
races viii come off Friday and Saturday.
whether or no.
4 number OF the fast trottmg horses
now here are booked for the Arlington
races, which commence Monday. So that
they will be forced to leave here Saturday
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
END OF THE ORIENTAL WAR.
Important Adviees Which show Conelus-
lively That ifs all Over Now.

WASHINGTON, May l.-lmportant ae-
vices indicating the termination Of the
war between China and Japan nave been
received in this city tonight While the
details Of negotiations are IN no respect
CO mplete, the information leads 70 posi-
tive impressions that the war is pracfi-
cally over. and enough Is given IN them
to clearly present a situation IN THOR
ough consonance with the reports OF an
early settlement Of the war in the East.
John W Foster, eX-Sccretary OF State.
whose diplomatic functions have IL Is
said. had appreciate weight on hotn
sides IN the scttl ,melr OF the all-.mpor-
tant disputes eft Pekl to-day and Is
expected 70 arrive IN Wdshingtc. about
the latter part of June, coming by way
OF Chee Foo and Tlen Tsln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
A Cnnrlot.a Wedding

BRAKES BRANCH, VA. May l.-Spe-
cill-Mr. Charles owens. OF Manchester
Va. was united In marriage yesterday
10 Miss Rosa Lawson at the residence
Of the brides parents, In Charlotte coun-
~. The marriage was to have been at
the Methodist Episcopal church in brakes
Brsrch. bat the recent heavy rains pre-
vented the bridal party from reaching
the church
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
George H. Ray. Jr.. who was assisted
by Rev. Di. Hugh Brown. of the Pres
byterian church.
The happy couple 80 with the best
wishes Of their many friends here.
They viii make their home in Man.
eh, ster