Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-26
THREE LEADING
CITIZENS EXPIRE.
Congressman Pinckney and II. NJ.
Browne Shot to Death.
JOHN E. MILLS SOON
BREATHES HIS LAST.
Brother Of the Slain Member Of the
National Legislative Body Pa
tally wounded and Two
Others Injured.


edy by which three leading citizens of
Waller county lost their lives and an
other fatally wounded occurred at this
place Monday night. The county has
just held prohibition election in
which the prohibltionlsts won by a
good majority. on the day OF the
election three or four state rangers
were put at the polls at the solicitation.
II seems. OF the sheriff. After the cleo
tion several OF the most prominent
citizens began the circulation OF a pc
ition 10 the governor TO place a num-
Der OF rangers divided out TO Different
places In the copntry and 20 remain
indefinitely. II was stated in no un-
certain terms that the county officers
We're failing to DO their duty. and gave
TINS as the sole reason for asking this
protection. II was asked that these
rangers be sent by the governor on
the petition OF the people. ana that
they enforce the laws.
Monday night was the time appointed
for the last meeting OF the Waller
County Prohibitiin league TO meet and
wind up the affairs OF the recent cam
paign and idsband. II was proposed
and decided TO ratIfy the petition az n
body. Considerable speaking was dine
over the matter. some IL which was noe
altogether along this line. II was final
" moved and seconded that the petition
be Endorsed.
Captain II. NJ Browne had spoken
at length. and had been responded to
by Congressman John NJ Pinckney.
Captain Browne had taken his seat and
r. r. Tompkins had gained the floor.
Captain Browne continued TO try TO
gain the floor and. seemingly seeing
that his efforts were In vain. INDUCED
In some improper language. which was
objected to by the gentlemen who were
present and had friends and relatives
among the few ladies who were also
present
Browne ciutched the coat OF Tomp-
kins and this seemed 20 be the signal
for general mlx-up. About 100 men
were present. and In a moment all were
In very close quarters when the scuf-
ne began. and almost Immediately FIR
ing began from az least half a .ozen
guns. After order was restored the ill
lowing results were ascertnined.
Congressman John NJ Pinckney WIS
dead. having been killed instantly. His
brother. Thomas -. Pinckney. was NOR
tally wounded. Captain r. NJ Browne
was dead. having been killed instantly
John r. Mills was fatally wounded.
soon expiring Roland Browne had
been shot. but as he was removed at
once u could not be ascertained how
badly he was hurt. r n Tompkins had
had received a flesh wound IN the right
side 81 his head
Governor Lanham was M once notld- |
ed ANA he ordered the adiutant general
10 the scene with state rangers
John ~ Pinckney was elected 10 |
congress at the last regular election bv |
the Democrats Of the Eighth district |
only recently He was about sixty
years Of age and a bachelor lie leaves
n brother and one sister TO mourn his |
loss. Thomas u. Pinckncy Is a brother |
of the deceased and had been engaged |
IN the practice Of law in this county |
for over twenty years. He was a few |
years the junior Of the congressman |
Captain n NJ. Browne was one Of /
Hempsteads oldest and most respected
citizens. He, too. had been engaged IN |
the practice Of law In this county for a |
great number u years and had always /
been connected with the public life Of
the county. He leaves two sons and |
three daughters
Roland Browne was the son Of Cap
tain Browne and a young man OF about
twenty-five years OF age
r. T.. Tompklns Is a highly respected
citizen and was private secretary TO
Congressman Pinckney