Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ACROSS THE BORDER.
The baptist Female Universify-Thc
Telegraph Companies md the
Railroad Commission--Rnins and
Tobacco-PersonaI Notes.

RALEIGH, n. C., August 1G.-(Spe-
cial)-George Brodis. the negro who
little over two weeks ago committed an
outrageous assault on young lady at
kittrell and who was brought here for
safekeeping. was yesterday taken TO
Henderson for trial, by the Sheriff OF
Wake and four deputies and a squad Of
seven OF the Governors Guard. at
Youngsville the early morning train had
been tagged. II was also tagged at
Franklinton and Kittrell by persons who
wanted TO see whether Brodie was on It.
II is reported that at least three hum
dred persons on the line of the road be-
tween Youngsville and Henderson were
there ready to lynch Brodie. II Is also
said that seventy-two OF these were at
Kittren and met Saturday night. But
the taking OF Brodie yesterday after
noon spoiled all plans OF this kind.
Brodie was badly frightened. At Hen
derson he was turned over TO the Sheriff
OF Vance and the military there marched
him 10 jail and went on guard, as lynch
ing was threatened. one old negro wo-
man created a little sensation at the
depot by swinging her arms and shout
ing: I'm against him.
A trustee of the Baptist Female Uni
versity here now tells me IL will not be
opened until the autumn OF 1893. All
the ironwork IS being made al Winston.
To-day convcts began the work OF
paving with brick made at the peniten-
tiary the walks in the Capitol Square.
TTpipn fra1aqrQnh Conn
pany to-day appeared before the Rail-
way Commission. with restraining or
der granted by Judge Smonton. which
prevents the commission from enforcing
its order making the message rate in
the State-l5 cents for ten words. The
matter VIII be heard at the United States
Circuit Court. az Wilmington. at the
September term. The company's attor-
neys are John r. Dillon, Rush Taggart,
stiles * Holiday, and r. c. Strong.
The order IS dated August 18th, and re-
strains the commission from making any
rate for the Western Union, which does
not apply to any other telegraph com
pany. The commissioners are given leave
to rescind or modify the order. upon
twenty days notice 10 the Western
Union.
The stomach OF a Davie county farm
ei. named Boyer. has been brought
here In order that its contents may be
analyzed. He died Of strychnine poison
ing. The case looks like suicide. lie
had ouarrelled with his wife.
Mrs otto Wilson, who Is very sick,
has been brought from her home, AT
Round Knob. to the Xix Hospital here.
storms fell here yesterday and fine
rains quite near More rain is needed.
T. J. Martinsdale. an eX-postmaster In
Durham county, is in trouble, and has
given 500 bond 10 appear before the
Federal Court 10 answer the charge
Of reusing postage stamps. lie reused
| eight.
Nearly 5000 persons were at the
| Primitive Baptist Association In Dur
nam county yesterday
Tobacco curing IS in rapid progress In
all directions. and good cures are being
made.
The state desired to sell its swamp
| lands but the Wilmington Improvement
Company has an option until December
! 3lst next.
Dock Rlount. the negro who as
| saulted Miss Jane Strapp. in Green coun
| ~. Is sentenced 20 be hanged. His con
| victlon was prompt
The Postal Telegraph Company ex
cents 10 the Railway Commissions or
der making the message rate 70 cents
The Commission overrules the excep
lion and gives tho company ten days II
which to appear.
Director ". q. Hinshaw, OF Winston
Of the state Mountain railway, is here
and has secured 800 convlcts 20 grade
it. He says the money to build is ready
Work begins in October.