Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-23
A Constable the Victim Of
MurderOuS Assault.
DIES OF HIS WOUNDS
"A Convict Couuterfeitcr- TheRoleigh
Gas Company Changes Hauds-
Improved Train scrvice-Tho Nor
mons Again Active I'm the Stntc-
An Escaped Convict Captured A
New HotcI Manager.


Raleigh, N. c., June 22.-Constable
Elisha Bryan, of Bethel. who on the
first Saturday night in May was MUIR
derously assaulted by four negroes. be-
ing severely cut and his skull broken,
died last night from his injuries lie
lived nearly two months in this criti-
cal condition, and there was once hope
he might ultimately recover. Three of
his assailants are arrested and jailed,
one being still at large.
A CONVICT COUNTERFEITEH.
The District Attorney has received
report from Detective George o. Bark
err, Of the United States Secret Service.
notifying him OF counterfeting which is
being carried on by the convicts on the
Castle Hayne farm. Detective Barker
discovered that a convict named Frank
Blackburn had an outfit and was max
ing these counterfeit coins in halves.
quarters, and nickels. Blackburn used
the spurious coins in gambling with his
fellow convicts. About Sc Of this worth
less money was found in the posses
sion OF the various convicts. None of
the money had got outside the camp.
NAS oOSi AN OOlLlI
The Raleigh Gas Company has
changed hands. Many years ago the
stock was owned by Raleigh capitalists
the Hogg and the Hawkins estates.
Then the controlling interest was
bought by parties in Baltimore-Hcnry
Pratt James and j. Harry Lee.
Recently syndicate of lsaleigh's
mosttprogrcssive business men and one
br two wealthy men from other places
formed nurnDSp a n hilNin.r
up the seek, improving the property
and furnishing cheaper gas.
in The first or these securing the
Sock-they have been successful. The
>;hors VIII naturally follow. Its pur-
>hasers are men Of large means. and
we are told that it Is tneir purpose to
make sucn improvements and enlarge
ments as will justify them in giving
users of gas much cheaper rate.
IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE.
beginning next Saturday. the At
lantic and North Carolina railroad will
run double daily train from Colds
boro to Morchcad City. One train Will
connect at Goldsboro with the Southern
that passes Raleigh at 1915 n. m. The
other Will connect with the Southerns
afternoon train that passes Raleigh al
1926 p. m. This is 4 dandy arrange
mcnt, ana puts the finishing touch on Z,
most delightful and attractive Satur-
day afternoon convenience for Raj
eigh. Durham and other up country
points.
THE MORMONS AGAIN ACTIVE.
The Mormons have again commenced
active missionary work in this State.
There are said to be two or more ell
dcrs in nearly all the eastern and mid
die counties. The latest arrivals are
reported from Moore and BERTHE.
AS the elders travel In the Apostolic
style-"Witbout scrip or purse'-sum-
mer is the most favorable season for
their work. Failing to secure accom-
modations at the farm houses Along
their road they uncomplainingy spend
the night in some convenient barn or
hay field, and If no other breakfast is
offered, the fruits of the field and hedge
are gathered and c7rtrt1.
For the past three years these mis-
EionarieS have been very active in this
State. especially in the eastern coun-
ties; and each year they have Increased
in numbers. and converts to 1.-THE faith"
nave become more numerous y Nor
man elder says the reports of the work
In North Carolina are very encouraging
to the church in Utah.
ESCAPED CONVICT CAPTURED.
Elisha Webster. an escaped convict.
was yesterday brought back to the
penitentiary here by Deputy Sheriff
"
on the Halifax farm, and last Sat,lr-
day he ran away. Late Tuesday after
noon he came to Forestville, walking
on the railroad. He was first seen by
q little girl. who noticed his peculiar
clothes. and who called MIR. Raipes' at
tention to him
Ranes knew at once that he was an
escaped convict. and went out to arresi
him: but Webster ran. and it took two
shots from iaines' pistol 10 bring him
to a halt
Webster is a young white man. sent
up for one year from Alexander coun-
ty for assault with deadly weapon. He
had served five OF his twelve months
when he ran away. When arrested at
Forestville he was on his way home.
NEW HOTEL MANAGER.
The Carrollton Hotel will have n new
manager to-day. Mr. William Jordan
late of the McAdoo House. at Green's
borO. will arrive. this morning to taks
charge. Mr.. Jordan is frst-class
hotelist of long experience, and will
doubtless make a large success of his
new venture.