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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
TRANSFERRED TO THE SENATE.
Buffers Fight on Pritchard-How
Skinner and Settle See 1t.

The correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun writes his paper: 1t under
stood that Senator Butler, of North
Carolina, will endeavor at an early
date to have the fight he is making
upon the validity of Senator Fritch.
arp's election by the North Carolina
Legislature transferred to the Sen
ate of the United States. A de
mand for an investigation into the
manner in which Mr.. Pritchard Sc
cured his election, it is supposed,
will be the method he will adopt to
accomplish his end.
Senator Pritchard said today that
he had no fear of an investigation
either by the Senate or the Legisla-
ture, and that nothing would come
of the matter. 1t is said that MIR,
Butler will endeavor to unite all the
silver Senators in support of his
proposition, but it is extremely
doubtful if he will succeed. I'm
less he is able to produce irrefuta-
BILE evidence that there was fraud
of some kind practiced by Mr..
Pritchard's supporters, it is not
likely many of 5he silver Democrats
would agree to assist him in his
fight against his colleague.
The threatened investigation may
however, be used to Offset the efforts
of Senator Chandler and others in
the promised con test over the seat of
Senator Kenney, of Delaware.
Representative Settle, of North
Carolina, said with regard to Mr.
Buffers threatened movement that
the Populist Senator is unable to
realize that he has been thoroughly
beaten. He can make nothing by
such movement as is indicated, he
said, and had better subside.
Representative Skinner, who led
the boiling Populists during the
senatorsh1p contest in the State was,
he believed, in favor of the men who
insisted upon respecting the pledges
they had made when the fusion be
tween the Populists and the Repub'
licans in North Carolina was first
effected.
A continuation of the fight in the
Senate of the United States woulC
have the effect, it is believed, Of
still further demoralizing the Popu
lists in North Carolina and probably
result in removing Butler as con
trolling factor in the politics of TIT
State at the expiration of his pres
ent term in the Senate.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
Wanted Information.

Mr.. Williams, of Mississippi, du-
ring the count of the electoral vote,
desired some information relative to
the vote of the "NationM Democrat
ic Party" He wished to rise for
the purpose of making parliamen'
tary inquiry and ask the presiding
officers ''if the vote of the National
Democratic Party had been lost,
strayed, or stolen" He feared, how
ever, that the two houses would have
to separate to pass on his question,
so he curbed his impatience and
went without the information
Washington Post.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
A Mysterious Tragedy
in Polk County.
The Spartanhnrg Herald saua.

The Spartanburg Herald says:
News was received here late YES.
terday afternoon of another blood,
CRIME over in Polk county, but this
time the circumstances of the hor.
rlble tragedy are wrapt in deepest
mystery.
But from the meagre details OBJ
! tanned it seems that Robert Clayton,
highly respected citizen of Polk
county, was foully and brutally
murdered few miles from his home
on Green river Monday night.
Late Monday afternoon CLAYTON
left home, stating to his family that
he intended going coon hunting and
would not return before daybreak.
This was the last seen of CLAYTON
until early yesterday morning he
was found in the woods a short dis
tance from his home by a party of
fox hunters, literally hacked and
carved to pieces. An axe lying a
few feet from the body, saturated
with blood, told how the murdered
man had come to his death.
The perpetrators left behind not
even the faintest clue as to their
identity, even using their victims
own axe in committing the bloody
deed.
Mr.. r. G. Fuller, who lives two
miles from Clayton, was here yester-
day afternoon and gave a Herald re-
porter the aboye information.
Mr.. Fuller stated that Clayton
was cut and gashed beyond recogni-
ton and presented a spectacle horri-
flying and sickening in the extreme
The mans head was completely sew
cred from his body and in all prob
ability never knew the cause of his
death.
AS soon as Clayton's body was
found posse, consisting of Polk
county citizens, headed by Joe and
Charley Green, was formed and the
mouutalnS SCOufeu LOT Gne Qeau
mans slayers.
Up to late yesterday afternoon the
posse was still searching diligently,
but had met with no success.
Suspicion points strongly to two
of Claytons enemies who, several
weeks ago, swore to kill him at the
first opportunity. These two men
h I'VE not yet been found, having de-
parted for unknown parts.
Excitement runs high and if the
two are captured they will undoubt-
edly be lynched. Their names are
Small and Jeffries, two characters
of wide reputation through that Sec
ton of the country.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
The WaY of 1t.

The two elected members of the
Legislature from Mecklenburg coun-
ty were turned out last week to give
place for two Republicans. The
grounds on which these reps. were
put in are that the committee
found that some who had register
ed did not vote, and if they had
voted. they decided they would have
voted for the reps, and the Legisla-
ture counted the unvoted votes and
put the reps. in. That's REFORM
Wilkesboro Chronicle.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
THE RELEASE OF eKAHaa.
A Good Deal of Politics IDvoIy.d d in the
Case.

A Good Deal of Politics IDvoIy. d in the
Detective McHollin returned this
morning from Newton, where he at
tended the trial of J l. Graham,
Superintendent Mebane's chief clerk,
who was charged with arson. Ora
ham vas tried before Magistrate
Harman in the county, four miles
from Newton. After hearing the
case, the magistrate decided that the
evidence brought against him was
not sufficient to bind him over to
court.
There were eighteen witnesses for
the prosecution and five for the lie
fense present, but only the witnesses
for the prosecution were put on the
stand,
Five attorneys appeared for the
defense, and three for the prosecu-
tion, Judge McCorkle and son ap
pearing for the State.
The case first came up for trial
before Mayor Shuford, but the de
fense made affidavit that they could
not get justice before him, and the
case was removed to Mr.. Forney, a
populist magistrate; the prosecution
applied for removal and the case
was removed to Mr.. Hildebrand, a
Democratic justice; aud upon appli
cation of the defense, was agaIa re-
moved, this time t0 the Populist
magistrate, Harman, befOre whom it
was tried.
Politics seems largely 20 have er-
tered into the case.
The prosecution will have the
matter brought-before the grand jury
at the next term of the superior
court of Catawba county.
Graham claimed that the prosecu-
ton was political prosecution, and
it seems to have been made contest
between Democrats and Populists;
the Populist magistrate letting Ora
ham off.
81 don't ever want to see politics
interfere with justice any more, "
said the detective this morning.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18

Nos 402 and 403. the ATLANTA Special
Solid Pullman Vestibuled Limited Train
with Buffet Sleepers and Day Coaches be
tween Washington and Atlanta. also Ports
mouth and Charlotte also Portsmouth
and Monroe, connecting at Atlanta for
and from Chattanooga, Nashville, Mem
phis, Texas, California. Macon and Flori-
da. Parlor and Dining Cars New York
to Washington.
Nos. 80 and Al, the "S A L. Express"
Solid Train of Pullman Sleepers and Day
Coachesbetween Portsmouth, Weldon and
Atlanta New York and Weldon, also New
York aud Cape Charles, copI Getting at
Portsmouth with Bay Line, coastwise
steamers, Washington steamers apd"Cape
Charles Route" to and from al points
North and East.
Baggage checked from hotels and resi-
dences to destination. Sleeper and steamer
reservations made in advance.
NO EXTRA FARE ON ANY TRAIN.
For Tickets, Sleepers and information
apply to Ticket Agents. or TO w II. Ram
seur. city ticket agent, 90 South Tryon st,
Charlotte; B. A. Newland, Gen. Agent
Pas. Dept Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga;
Geo McP. Battle, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Charlotte, N. g.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PIEDMONT AIR LINE.
RICHMOND 81 DANVILLE AND
NORTR CAROLINA DIVISION.
Schedule in Effect July 10 1896.

Schedule in Effect July 10 1896.
This Condensed Schedule is published
asinformation only and is subject to change
without notice to the public
TRAINS LEAVE CHARLOTTE.
1858 p m-No 30, daily for Atlanta and
ChaIlo lotte Air Line division, and all points
South and Southwest. Carries through
Pullman drawing room buffet sleeper be-
tween New York, Washington, Atlanta
and New Orleans.
.9:35 a m-No 81 daily, Washington and
South western vestibulsd limited, for At
lanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Montgomery
Mobile and New Orleans, and ali points
south and southwest. Through Pullman
sleeper, New York to New Orleans, and
New York TO Memphis. Diningcar, yes
tibuled coach between Washington and
Atlanta
1920 p m-No Il daily, for Atlanta, and
all points South. Solid train, Richmond to
Atlanta Pullman sleeping car, Richmond
to Greensboro
400 p. M-No. s5. daily, for Augusta,
Savannah, Rock Hill, Chester, Columbia
and Jacksonville. Carries through Pull
man drawing room buffet sleeper between
New York. Savannah and Jacksonville.
Also Pullman sleeper, Charlotte to Aug
usta
9:35 m-No 81, daily, for Columbia
and q 81 A local stations.
$50 p m-No. 38 daily, Washington
and Southwestern vsstibuled limited for
Washington and all points North. through
Pullman Memphis to New York; New
Orleans to New York; Tampa 10 New
York Also carries vestibulsd coach and
dinnipg car.
$50 m.-No SO daily, for Wash
iDgton Richmond, Raleigh and all points
North Carries Pullman drawing-room
buffet sleeper New Orleans TO New York;
Jacksonville TO New York.
9: so p m-NO % daily, for Columbia
and all local stations between Charlotte and
Columbia.
GAO p m-No 12, daily, for Richmond,
Raleigh. Goldsboro and all points North.
Carries Pullman sleeping car from Green's
boro to Richmond. Connects at Green's
boro with train carrying Pullma car for
Raleigh.
7:G0 a m-No. 90, daily except Sun
day. Freight and passenger for Stetes-
vile and local stations.
430 m-No 16, daily, except Sunday
for Statesville and TaYlorsYille and local
stat ons.
Trains arrive at Charlotte
1s:os zoo m - FROM THE NORTH.
10:40 p m
$50 m
$40 m FROM ATLANTA.
500 p m
30 30 FROM AUGUSTA.
sl5 m FROM COLUMBIA.
.a:eo 20 ? m m FROM srATEsv1LLE.
*Daily except Sunday.
All freight trains carry passengers.
J. NJ. CULP, Traffic Manager.
W. a. TURK. Gen. Pass. Aa ent,
Washington, d &
w 81 GREEN, Gent Superintendent
Washington, ID q
., q. HARDWICK, Asst Gen'l Pass. Az
Atlanta, Ga.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
1S E Trade Street,
Charlotte, n. O.
1s, 1896.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
Ruff Is a Warm Member.

J. Ruffin Henderson, the immor
tai "Ruff,'' writes the following card
in the Raleigh Visitor:
"Since my arrival in Raleigh l
find some malicious enemy has cir
culated the report, that l was bought
off from the state ticket after being
nominated as auditor. l wish
through the columns of the Press
Visitor to deny such a charge, and
denounce the originator as a liar,
thief and knave of the deepest dye
I live in Wilkesboro.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
ga fearful crank, an awful croak,

II iNdi ~ IL obhs tbn ttW4uI IIC"NS
My wife has come to be-"
So said friend, one dreary Gay,
In confidence to lie.
"Did'st e'er inquire" said l to him,
"What pains and aches she knows?
AS like as not she's tortured by
Some one of woman's woes"
Uterine disorders especially depress
the spirits and sap the energies and
vital force. For these distressing
complaints, functional irregularities,
unnatural discharges, constant pains,
weak back, lassitude, dullness, sink
ing sensations and all weaknesses,
peculiar to women, DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the specific.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
What More Do You ExpectP

Over one half of the timeo the
Legislature of 81 has passed and
what good has been done? Can any
body see or tell how the State at
large has been benefited by such a
meeting of legislators? If it has
done no good then would it not be
better if such a body had never ex-
listed? 1t is the business of the peo-
pie to look into these things They
pay the fiddlers.-Lexington Dis
% Itch.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
Pineville Circuit Appointments.

Harrison-1st and 3rd Sundays, II a.
m. sunday school at 10 a. M, w. E. Gun
ningham, supt.
PineviIle-2nd and 4ih Sundays ] 1 a.
m, Sunday school ct 10 a. m 3 P. m JnO
A. Younts. superintendent.
Marvin-1st and 3rd Sundays 3 p NJ.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. and 1.30 p m.
Geo. w. Sutton, supt.
Hebron-2nd and 4th SUNDAYS, 8 p m
Sunday school 10 a. m and l 80 p. m,
Chas. NJ. Campbell, supt.
THos W. SMITH. P. G..
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
Tommy Ellis the Bill.

Since "Bloody Brides Waite of
Colorado, and "GinreP' Coxey, the
bum army leader, left the Populists,
Tom Watson has been very active
trying to fill the crank department
of that party and it ls needless to
sag he is succeeding admirably
Hickory Mercury.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
A Smile In Pitt.

When Congressman Skinner call
ed Marion Butler 'strickster," it is
reported that everybody 'tdown thar
in Pitt" smiled so audibly that it Gre
ated distnrbance.-Asheville Citi-
zen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18
The Real Article.

If Admiral Bunce will look through
Charleston, or send over to Will
mington, N. c., he will be able to
find old Confederate blockade
runners who will undertake to put a
vessel through any Gordon he may
place before the mouth of Charleston
harbor, and in the event of trial sue.
ceed, too.-Richmond Dispatch.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18

E. JOHN, Vice President & Gen. Mama
II. w. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
V. K. MCBEE. General Superintendent.
T. j. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agent.
General Offices, Portsmouth, Va.
May 6
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-18

PALMETTO r.. r BRANCH
70 25 m Lv. Hamlet Ar. &c m
10 As m Ar. Cheraw Lv rs so D m
*Daily +Dsily. except Sunday.
Evening star., 1897-02-16
Experiments Conducted at Fort
Washington Saturday.
A DISTINGUISHED COMPANY PRESENT
Three Shots Successfully Fired at
a Point Five Miles Away.
2 r 0 p 0 S ID ARMAMENT

distinguished party OF officials from
the War Department. senators and repre-
sentstivec went down the river last Sat
urday to inspect the work which has al
read! been done at Fort Washington in
the way of transforming that antiquated
post into a modern and properly equipped
fortress. When the work is completed and
the batteries all in place Fort Washington
will be one of the most important points of
defense against any hostile attack upon the
national capital.
For many years after the war old For.
Nashn gton was practically abandoned
and was left in charge of an orderly SER
Seant, who constituted in himself an entire
military force. OF recent years, however,
the War Department, realizing the impor-
tance OF the position in defending the city
from any armed invasion up the river, has
been preparing and executing plans for the
proper armament of the fort. intending to
make II in time strong and powerful fea-
ture of the national system of defense.
Already good many thousand dollars
have been expended at this point, and
while the work is by no means complete
the general appearance Of the place has
been so clsi:sei as TO be hardly recogniz-
Evening star., 1897-02-16
NOT A COLORED MESSENGER.
Mr. Richard +. Bryan and Ills Service
TO the Post Office Department..


To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
The item in last evenings Star headed
He Loved His Chair; A Pathetic Story OF
a Faithful Old Colored Servant" and al
ludng TO the late Richard T. Bryan of the
Post Office Department. must have resulted
from misleading Information given your re-
porter. Ii makes a good story, and il is a
fact that Mr.. Bryan was an old employe
OF the department, that he loved his chair
and left request for IT, which the depart
ment honored. But he was not a colorea
messenger, although more amiable or
faithful employe the department never
mad having been. 1 think. sixteen wears
IN the same room with him, and much of
that ume We two alone occupying the same
room, L can tell you something about my
old friend. Mr. Bryan came from an old ana
nonored family of Dorchester county. Nd
his brother is clergyman, and for MANY
years mas been Superintendent OF public
instruction In Dorchester county Mr.
Rlchard L. Bryan was bachelor and lived
with his two sisters and a niece. who is a
teacher in the Washington public schools
at l416 9th street northwest. 1t would he
true to say that Mr.. Bryan was once q
messenger: he entered the department L
think, on the laborers roll. He was a we'll
educated man. had been a school teacher
and soon showed his capabilities as AN
expert accountant. All employees of the
Post Office Department are more or less
familiar with 'Bryans Tables" a large
book prepared by Mr.. Bryan, and showing
by careful computation the quarterly and
per diem pay of every salary under the de-
Partment, from 81 a year up to $4,000
While Mr.. Bryan did show a decided affec-
tion for his old chair, which, as he said
he had occupied for thirty-one years. il
need not be said IL was his entire estate
He was for many years 81 900 clerk and
while generous in the use Of his money he
accumulated and left TO his family a hand
some property. J. l.. HUSBAND
Evening star., 1897-02-16

shore opposite Fort Washington. With but
two guns in place and the torpedo system
and submarine mines. II is believed even
now that no feet could possibly get by.
As the guns are SO placed tha; they cannot
possibly be struck from the river the only
way they could he taken would be by rear
attack, which has been provided against by
proper protection for a large body of in
fantry.
Within a few months barracks will be
completed at Fort Washington for garrt-
soning the troops and early in the autumn
one company in charge OF three officers
will be stationed there TO care for the new
fort Later, when all the guns are In place
II Will be necessary to station several artil-
lery batteries there
Evening star., 1897-02-16
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

Schedule IN effect January Is 1891.
All trains arrive and leave at Pcuusy ivapia pas
tpgs- station
500 AM--Dany.- Local for Danvilie. Charlotte
gud Hay stations. Connects Manassas Tor Stras-
burg. HarFisonburs and way stations. daily except
Sunday. ard at Lyn' IbuIs with the Norfolk and
Western daily. aud with The ChsseaPe.Ike and Ohio
daily for the Natural Bridge and Lexington
ll.l5 A.M.-Daiiy THE UNITED STATES FAST
and Washington to Jaekso nsille, uniting at Sails
s1Ey with PuiiiIan sie-p-s fcr Ashesiiio and Hot
spTings ~: hLo1NHie AMI Chaitanoo;a, Trnn.
and at Charlotte Ith PaItIau Sleeper iur Augusta.
PIIlInsn Buffet Sleeper New York to New ORLEANS.
connecting at Atlanta tor Birmingham and Mem
phis. Solid train Washington to New Orleans with
out change. Sunset lcrsE naiiy Conducted Tourist
Excursion Through Sleeper on this train every Sat
uiddy to San Francisco without change.
+-o1 Pm Local for Frort Hoysl, Srras5urs and
HaTrIsoI.targ. daily. except sunday
4.5I IN Z ", Daily. Local FOX Gharlottesyilis.
AND FLORIDA. IIMTED, IaIi,nan vestlhuIed
STEPPING Cars. Dining Cars. Observation and Com
Iartmsni caTs New YORK 70 Jagksonyille and ST.
Aq5 ii MA jI7 f9nTec'iSs t8r Akfn Avn
WESTERN vEsrIRitl.ED LIMITED. composed OF
Pullman NeStibui~d Sieepers. Dining Cars and Day
Coaches Pullman Sleepers New York TO Nashville
Team. via AshsxiIie. Knoxville and Chattanooga
New York 70 Tampa. via Charlotte. Columbia
savannah ard jacksonville. and New York to Mem
via Atlanta and Montgomery. Vestinued Da,
Coach Washington TO Atlanta southern Railway
TRAINS on WASHINGTON AND 6HIO DIyIs
ION isaTs ;, Washington 9;ol m daily and a
only fos Round Hi: 49, pm. daily except sun
day, FOR Le~-isIrg, and 6;25 I'm daily for Herndon
PIN daily from Round Hill, 7:oG a III. daily. eT
eept Sunday, from HeFndon. s:34 al daily except
Sunday. from Ieesburg.
Through trains from the south arrive at Wash
anss0n' g So ,cab. nm 49, 2d9 pm and $40 pm daily
go pm-, daily. except Sunday. and $50 an
daily from Charlottesville
Tickets Sleeping Car reservation and informa
ton furnished At Offices 5ll and 1900 PcnnsyIyani,
avenue. and at Pennsylvania railroad passenge
WI. GREEN. General supt.
J. VI. CUP. Traffic Manager
". A. TURK. Gen. Pass Agent
ials l. $ BROWN. Gen. Agent Pass. Dent
Evening star., 1897-02-16

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
How much longer are the people to be af-
fiicted with the miserable roads in the gov
ernment reservations in this city? An at
tempt to drive through them at this time
is most disagreeable task the mud in
places, being three or four inches deep
making it almost impossible, on foot or
aw heel Why cannot the general govern
ment keep its parks In reasonably good
condition for pedestrians and Others?
States and even small towns take better
care OF their property, and why the United
states government cannot, or will not.
take care of its own I'm the national can't
tai Is sn enigma past understanding Oc-
casicnally few cart loads of red mud
sand and stones are dumped upon tn.
roadways, to be washed off by the first
heavy rains, leaving ruts and protruding
stones. alike disgraceful to the eve and a
menace to public safety. Look at that
fearfully damaged piece of concrete pave
ment leading from 18th street to the Agri-
cultural Department. 1t is simply mex
cusable, and would not be tolerated in the
poorest community in any region of our
country outside of this city Cannot
something be done? If the government IL
incompetent to remedy this CRYING evil
let II go to the city of New York and learn
how the roadways are built and kept In
condition in Central Park, at no greater
cost, no doubt, than the expense of the
botchery which may be seen in every d.
rection In the city OF Washington
LUKE MARSH
Evening star., 1897-02-16
RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VERNON
RAILWAY.
''" station z. efeet fs,s j Juis s"a ad Jenna ave.
FOR ALExANDRIA.-6:40. 7O5. 7:a5 e.. 800.
$50 : s1 e. se ESQ go i:i5 5oG9 IS s' eo CO. &
.Sso. 400 e1.. '4:15 e1., 4:45. 800, 500 ex..
$40. '6:05 ex., $50, TOO. 800. 1000, 1000,
~ ~. II SO
'Daiiy.
F:;UN ALENANDRIA.-s:5s. a2s, e5s. 7:eo ex.
7:is e1., 800, $40 ex., 1900, 9:30. 1000,
.li;oo: Lao. 'i2;2s. .1;oe e1, 1:1s, 200.
900. 1000. ell 90
'Dsily.
STATIONS-'6:4O. 10:05. I'll 90. 1905. 2:O5.
4:15
DAILY.
FOR ARLINGTON. Daily.-S:OO, 900 1O:O5, II co.
l2O5. lis. 2:O5. 24O. 500, 6:05 ZOO, 500.
hassaSe CHECKED free for passengers holding first
class tickets NJ station. Bicycles, 25 each.
c. 4. ABBOTT, GEO. r. PHILLIPS,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Evening star., 1897-02-16
Edward Bass Dead.

Mr.. Edward Bass. who was so long q
resident of Washington city, and an en-
ploye of the government printing office
died yesterday at his home in Lafayette
Ind. where he had gone, thinking to bene-
fit his health. Mr.. Bass was a young man.
only thirty years of age, of excellent quail
ties, and was very much liked by those with
whom he came in contact. He has q
brother, Mr.. Wm NJ. Bass. living here and
several other relatives. He was q mem
ber Of st. Johns Lodge, No. II, f.. A. A.
NJ, here. He will be buried tomorrow in
Lafayette. Mr.. VIM. Bass left last night
to attend the last sad rites OF his brother
Evening star., 1897-02-16
Mrs. simms, Will.

Replying to the caveat filed recently by
Fannie NJ. McIntire to the will of the late
Anna c. Simms, Robert o. Hoffman and
Sabina NJ. Miller yesterday denied that the
instrument dated October 20. 1896, was pro-
cured by the undue influence or fraud of
said Sabina NJ. Miller, or Of any other per-
son or persons. They also deny that the
testatrix was mentally incapable of execut-
ing a valid will. They express a willing
ness that the issues may be tried by Jury.