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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Judge Bonny of the Superior Court of
Cumberland county. yesterday, denied
the application for new trial in the case
of Lewis the man convicted of murder
of Byron Coburn at Golham. The case
goes to the law conrt.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
Silk Mills DESTROYED.

NORTHAMPTON, June lo.-The John NJ.
Learned six mills were totally destroyed
by fire last evening The only building
saved was the hrick one. in which was Tie
company SAT-. The origin of the fire j.
not known but the flames We're first seen
in the vicinity If the boiler house by the
night Waterman The buildings being
wooden. the structures burned like finder
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
Ice Comnanr Fnrmed.

Ice company has been Incorporated at the
secretary Of states Office with a capita
stock Of 100000. with $lAU paid IA
The Officers arr: William T Beaver pres
dent, Nehemiah II Campbell treasurer
Both art well known in Brooklyn
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Bath claims to have the oldest bicycle
rider in the State, Mr.. Hyde, who is
70 years of age. He has always been
we'll and is now an expert on the wheel.
He is a prominent and public spirited
citizen of the shiphuilding city.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
To Reporter Patrons.

In order to give readers of the RE-
PORTER the advantage of the local news
twice each week we offer to them THE
SOMERSET ARGUS at HALF RATES or the
REPORTER and ARGUS for s. 90 per year
in advance.
Please send in your name with 80
cents and receive the SOMERSET ARGUS
one full year for that small sum.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

The following teachers have been dect-
ed TO: the village schools at Pitttield
for next year; Lancey street grammar
school, f. =. Bailey; Intermediate, lis
Carrie Rice; primary, Mrs. Mimic
Merritt; Riverside grammar school, Mss
lisa V. Lothrop; intermediate, Miss Nay
Bowman; primary Miss Blanche Conn>r.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

BY an Increasing and commendable in
terest manifested by the members of the
Vim. Morgan Post, G. \. L. of Athens,
at their Memorial services and Post
meetings they enrolled three new mem
bers to its ranks at their last meeting.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

w. H. Pugh has been appointed audi
tor of the treasury to succeed Col.
Morton. He has been connected with
the treasury department before. He
will refrain from writing letters deroga-
tory to the powers that be at Washing
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

J. n. Smith who made the trip from
Skowhegan to Jackman and return on
his wheel last week gives the REPORTER
the following distances as recorded by
his cyclometer and he vouehes for their
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Proceedings were instituted against
the proprietors of the Weston House,
Monday, before Trial Justice Paine OF
North Arson, for selling liquors on sun
day. They were adiudged guilty and
fined $50 and costs. The complaint was
signed by County Attorney Collins and
Deputy Sheriff Harding served the war;
rant. The fine was paid.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

PROVIDENCE. June Il. - The strike n
Olneyyillc is rapidly being narrowed
down to thu Providence National and
saranac and Atlantic mills The str.eg IS
practically over AT the other mil.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

"They tell me he leads very disreputable
life in private. Was he ever found OUT Yes,
when the bill collector came round
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

A statement is made in public print
that Old Orchard and Bar Harbor are
likely to 60 dry SO far as ntoXicants are
concerned. This is good news il true
and if they are not made to 60 absolute
ly dry, the nearer the authorities can
bring these splendid resorts to it the
better
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

"Chas. B. Wilson, a. NJ. Colby 81, who
was teacher of Natural Science at the
Gorham Normal school from 81 to "a
and who has been taking post graduate
course at Johns Hopkins University the
the past year, has Just received an APP
pointment as student assistant in Gener-
al Biology at that institution. The sell
ection of the assistants is made on the
basis of excellence in scholarship and
general ability and therefore reflects
credit upon both the successful candi-
date and his Alma Mater. Mr.. Wilson
was offered the position over several APP
pIicants, most of whom had been at the
University two years more
We clip the foregoing from an ex-
change Mr.. Wilson is Waterville
man and has attained his success in his
chosen department of science against
adverse and discouraging circumstances
such as would dishearten most men.
Mrs. Wilson. who has heartily seconded
his efforts, has friends and relatives in
this town who will rejoice with her at
her husbands preferment.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Writing letters in which Secretary
Carlisle and President Cleveland were
not treated with ordinary respect is said
to have been the cause OF Col. c. b.
Morton's removal from a position yield
ing $1,000 per year. 1t seems incredible.
Writing letters is dangerous amuse-
ment.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
The Big Show of the World and its Many
New Features Coming to Richmond
Thursday, Sept. 26.

The fame of Sells Brothers precede
them everywhere, and they never fail
TO receive an ovation, and their forth
coming visit to this city will be a glo-
rlous holiday, and their grand unity of
big shows will be presented here in all
its entirety, introducing re bic ring
circus, among which will appear a host
of European celebrities. There is not
cheap or mediocre act among them.
What Is particularly noticeable in the
performances given by Sells Brothers
masterdonic circus, is the universal
care given to the costuming. Many
worn by the artists are worth hundreds
OF dollars, and the shining silks. plis-
tening satins and wealth of ornamental
tion contribute to make a picture abso-
lutely bewildering in its brilIiancv.
Patrons of the greatest show on earth
are assured of seeing complete per
formance, night or day, without
abridgement. They will also see the
largest and finest collection of rare
wild animals in the world, the best
three ring circus, the handsomest hors-
es, and the most exciting hippodrome
races ever witnessed in this city.
Remember the day and date.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

Mr.; G. L. Tyler of West Grove
Pa. called on us.
Mr.: John Holland of Alexandria
Va. called on us.
Mrs Mamie Simmons of New
York called on us.
Miss Ella Boiling has returned
to the city from New York.
Miss Mary Smith of 1O3 f. Grace
St., has returned to the city.
Mrs. Lee S. Forester, 600 n. 18th
St, has returned to the city.
-Nr. and Mrs. John Lewis are in
the city, the guests of AIRS Thomas.
Mrs Mamie Simmons Of New
York subscribes "a TO the Lunenbure
Case
Rev r I. Gaines visited West
Point last week. He leaves for home
soon.
Mr.. Allen Baylor of Ruther
Glen sends us 81 from the friends
there.
Mr.. Thomas II. Hill has return
ed ca the city from White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va.
-wr Philip R. Carter of New Jer-
sey and Nr VIM l.. Brown of New
York called on us.
Mrs. M. A. Stanley, Mrs. M. q
Giihan and Mr.. Robert Evans of
Raleigh, N @ called on US.
Mrs Nancy Turpin and grand
daughter, Miss Mary Turpin is visiting
friends in Powhatan County.V
After very pleasant visit, Miss
+ Tucker of Norfolk has left for
home to begin school duties.
-Nrs Rosa X Jones, the accom-
plished pianist is visiting in Ohio and
Indiana. She will be absent two
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. John II. Lewis ar
rived on Sunday morning and stopped
at Mrs. Alice V. Thomas on visit of
few days.
Postal clerk, T. A. Miles was in
the city last week having returned
from visit to Boston and other places
in the North.
Mrs. Mamie Williams of Dan
vile, Va has returned home after a
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Williams, Jr.
Prof. ID. Webster Davis visited
Charlottesville, Va He read at Mt
Zion Baptist Church, and sold a large
number Of his books.
Miss Lucy @ johnson. formerly
of Richmond but now of New York was
in the city last week, the guest of Mrs
Archie B. Hawkins, 724 n. 3rd st.
Miss Emma Lynch, Powhatan
st, and Miss Mary l.. Parrish, I4E3
Floyd Ave, has returned to the city
after months vacation in Goochland
Co, visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Martha E. Burren left the
city for Washington. d. c., Wednesday
night, where she will attend Howard
University. She was accompanied by
her sister-in-law, Mrs. w. p. Burrell
and Master Preston Burrell who will
visit Alexandria, Baltimore and Phila-
delphia.
Do you want 30 hear the great ora
tor, q. William Moon at Lynchburg,
Va2-If so, go on the Great Excursion
from Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton,
Newport News. williamsburg and
Richmond to Lynchburg, Va, Monday
night. September 23rd 1895. Mr. Moon
will address the Samaritans and citi-
zens IN public gathering at the Fair
Wednesday evening September 25th.
All Samaritans are invited to turn out.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

thousand, eight hundred and ninety
five and do order that on the said 22nd
day of October, one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-five, the sentence
of said court be duly executed.
Given under my hand and
under the Lesser Seal of
the Commonwealth at
Richmond, this eigh-
teenth day of September
in the year of our Lord
one thousand, eight hun
dred and ninety-five, and
in the 10th year of the
Commonwealth,
CHAs. 7. O'FERRALL
By the Governor,
J. 7. LAwLEss,
Secretary of Commonwealth.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
MARABLE's REPRIEvB.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
To ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS
SHALL CONCERN -
Whereas at County Court held in
and for the County of Lunenburg in
the month of July, in the year one
thousand eight hundred and ninety.
five, William Henry Marable, some
times called Solomon Marable, was
convicted of murder and was thereup-
on sentenced to be hanged on the
twentieth day of September, one
thousand eight hundred and ninety.
five, and whereas it appears to the Ex.
ecutive that it is proper that the exc.
cution of said sentence be temporarily
suspended,
Therefore, I, Chas. T. O'Ferrall
Governor of the Commonwealth o.
Virginia, have, by virtue of authorit,
vested in me, respited and do hereby
respite the execution of said senlenc.
until the 22nd day of October, on,
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
PRICE, 5 CENTS.
A Terrible Wreck!

In the great denominational debate
at Third st. A. M. E Church, Monday
night, September 3Oth. the Baptisfs
have chosen Rev. Sutton E. Griggs. ed :
ltor of The Virginia Baptist; to de-
tend their doctrines; while the pride
Oh Georgia" the Rev. w r. Gullins
VIII defend the doctrines of the Metho-
ulst Ghurch. One or the other will be
terribly mangled when the battle lie
over. 1t will be the hottest intellect
ual battle ever fought in the CITY OF
Richmond Admission IOc 9.21-2t
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
srENnINa ne MoNrr

When ! got there / was pretty hun
CRY and went TO a cOiored wonan's
restaurant and bought a fifty cents
lunch. l ate IL there. and then gave
her one of the pieces of paper money
She gave it 60 her girl there to have it
changed. The girl took it and went
and had it changed. When the girl
came back she counted out the money
to me put il in my hand. l paid her
fifty cents and left. And l went down
TO white gentleman's store, 1 got him
TO write letter for me He wrote it
for me. He wrote it TO William Henry
Marable. That's my name. Solomon is
a nickname.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Rich
mond Women's League at the Ebene-
ger Baptist Monday, September 2Srd at
0 o'clock Everybody is invited to
come and help these Lunenbury pris-
oners.
Mrs. r ID. BowsER. President;
MISS NJ. L. CHnEs, Sec'y.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
DID AS he WAS TOLD.

carried the letter up there to the
post-otfice, and put SIS GO in there at
first, took $40 90 out of it, and left the
50 90 in there and sealed it up again.
handed the man fifty-cents to get the
change out there, and TO register the
letter. He handed me the change back.
left there then. Invent back to the
same store wher l had gotten the lett. +
written, and l traded there with him.
spending the other part of the paper.
money that broke. all but two dollars.
Then ! left there and came home that
Saturday forenoon. " her L got back
home, my wife was scared. She said
Some men have been here, they want
you TO go up there TO be witness, and
that Mr. Pollard wife was killed.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
SRD ST. ME-. OHURoH SERVICES.

Sunday, September 22,-The pastors e
Sunday sermon at IL O'Clock. Subject
''The Tragic death Of John, the Bap-
tist. An appropriate solo by Mad am
Fanny Payne Walker, and also a selec-
tion by the pastor.
AT S:l5 P M, preaching; theme,
Christ, the Christians sure Retreat d
All are invited. Strangers welcomed
REV W. r. Gullins, Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

Two Days and One Night in Lynch
burg-Persons going on fhe Grand Ex-
cursion from Norfolk, Portsmouth.
Hampton. Newport News, Williams
burg Richmond to Lynchburg Monday
Night, September 23rd, will have two
days and one night to remain in the
city of Hills.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
Found at Last.

GREENsBoRo, N. G Sept. IL, '95.
Mr. Editor,
Dear Sir:-I saw in your issue of
April 9Th, a letter enquiring for John
Branch. am John Branch myself
bred and born in Virginia, living now
IN Greensboro, Clifford County. North
Carolina, John Branch.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

Kill me at the next sight. 1 left him
standing there.
LEAVING THE soENE OF THE CRIME
We left Mr. Pollard's house betwixt
the spring and the other fence right
back of the house and came or up to
the cross road.
went home after leaving Mr..
Thompson. was living at Mr.. Billy
Pettus'.
stayed at home all night until Sat-
urday morning until about two hours
and half OF sun / reckon. / went to
Chase City
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
Sends 0s a Box of Fruit.

We return thanks to Mr. John James
Shepperson of S-nithville for a mapnif-
lcent box Of fruit It came by express
much to our surprise and we have
been happy over it. Many, many
thanks.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
Do Yon Hear2

There will be grand lecture given
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Chester
field Co, on next Monday night, Sub
ject, What will become of the child
ren when the old folks are gone?"
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
oAPrA1N auIaoN LEAvEs.
IHe would leave Sunday at 80 !

VAPIAlN GDlOON LEAVES.
~ He would leave Sunday at 8 80 p. m.
n the meantime Hon. George ID. Wise
usied himself with submitting his ar
gnment to writing. He was at the
train, as was also John Mitchell, Jr to
bid Captain Guigon adieu and to wish
him success on his mission.
On Monday, 10Th, Captain Guigon
telegraphed that the case had been
submitted, the court adjourned for
the day and that decision would be
rendered the next morning.
In the meantime, the feeling of
anxiety was almost unbearable. The
people were asking questions as to the
final result and Editor Mitchell
who had heard the case argued
contented them with the declaration
"They are bound to VIM Never has
prayer been more universally appealed
to than in the cases of these women.
THE GOOD NEWS TT. EeRAPHED.
On Tuesday about 40 m, the
following telegram was received:
y STAUNToN, VA, September II, 1895.
John Mitchell, Jr
The PLANET, Rich mond, Va
Writs granted
in all three cases Back three-thirty
A B GUIGoN.
This was received with the greatest
Joy and a bulletin board with the tele-
gram thereon was placed in front of
the PLANET Office. Captain Wise was
happy and exclaimed that he would
! not take five thousand dollars for the
q success thus realized
The editor met Captain Guigon at
i the train and accompanied him to the
. of ~ - <>f
4 Building. Ex-Judge FlOurnoy was
3 also jubilant.
y Editor Mitchell had hurried to the
jail upon the receipt of the news. They
had not heard it there He found
Mary AbeFnathY at her accustomed
pissce seated at the iron gate, and Pok-
| ey was standing talking to the lady
visitors They did not know what to
hink. but when it was announced
that the Supreme Court had awarded
them new hearing a smile lit up
their countenance.
Aunt Mary broke forth with "Thank
God Thank God Thank God Thank
God The devil is about to be whipped
out at last Pokey smiled while she
asked, "When will they bring marina
over here ?"
This was in striking contrast with
the meeting he had with them the
Saturday following Judge Coleman's
decision They were then nervous
and excited Aunt Mary Abernathy
was nervously walking the floor ex-
claiming that it was a shame to treat
them that way. The anxiety was too
great. II don't know which way tc
? walk nor what to do" she exclaimed
Pokey had broken down Tears flow
ed and she reached forth her hand and
gave him a paper upon which was writ
ten the following touching words:
Il am saved / believe in the Lord
Jesus Christ Behold 1 stand at the
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
TnE pRIEsr's rrroRr.

The priest had a sickly, disappoint-
ed look upon his conntenance. and
lt told what he afterwards announced
that there was no hope. The Cover
nor said he did not have before him
any thing which would change his mind
and cause him to grant respite The
editor conversed with Marable and
told him to meet his fate like a man.
and to tell the truth from the gallows'
~l'll do it. The women are innocent.
The women are innocent They had
nothing TO do with it I'll look Dave
Thompson in the face on the gallows
and tell him he killed Mrs. Pollard
he certainly did it,"
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
A Large Evening.

An impromptu reception was given
IN honor of Mrs. Lewis by Mrs. Clay
Thomas, Wednesday night, 18th inst.
All enjoyed themselves heartily and it
was late hour when the merry party
dispersed for their homes.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

September, in the year of eighteen
hunored and ninety-five.
X. A CHRISTIAN, J. P.
On Wednesday, Father L. J. Welbers.
(whIte, who is Marable's spiritual ad-
wiser came to PLANET Office He had
well-nlgh given up all hope, but said
would 80 again to the Governor to see
whether his decision was final He
asked Editor Mitchell if there were
any new developements and if anv
thing further could be done. The ed
itor ccnYersed in the case and told the
tireiess priest that he had already de-
term s'eN Is go and see Gov. 0'Herral n
that morning. While lying in bed it
had come 10 him that Solomon Mara
ble had no formal application for re-
spite before him. He directed his
typewriter, Miss Julia A. Holmes. TO
write such petition as he dictated it.
lie asked for thirty days. Father Wei
bers took this and agreed to give il to
the Governor. This he did and Editor
Nltchell met him later at the iail as
he sat conversing about religious mat
ters with Marable
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

Excursions from the Sea-shore to
the Mountains-There will be a grand
Excursion from Portsmouth, Norfolk.
Old Point, Hampton, Newport News.
Williamsburg, Richmond and all way
stations up James River via @. & o.
Railroad TO Lynchburg, Virginia. 10
the Great Colored Fair. The excur-
sion leaves Portsmouth and Norfolk
Monday Night, September 23rd, 1895.
at s o'clock.
Leaves Fortress Monroe, 915pm
Hampton, 25 n IN
Newport News, 95Opm
Williamsburg, 10 40 p m
Richmond u d = N,
Fare for Round Trip to Lynchburg:
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Fortress Mon
roe, Hampton and Newport News
- 90; from williamsburg. 50 90. from
Richmond, 81 80 Don't forget you
Will have two days and one night in
Lynchburg.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
Richmond Theological Seminary.

This institution will open OF the first
day of October at 8 o'clock. Tt is vory
important that students be on hand at
that time.
CHARLES H. COREY, President.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

door and knock, If any man hear my
voice and open the door, / will come in
TO him and sup with him and he with
me. l have given up this world-my
mother, father and sisters and my
brother and child Am ready to meet
my God There is nothing in this whole
world to care for. All want now is
To reach my heavenly home above l
am ready TO meet God with no guilt
or sin in my heart. 1 want to meet
them all in heaven.
This was written by Pokey Barnes
born in the year of 1872, age % on the
18th of March in the year of 1895 Mar
ried in the year of 1890"
Never in all his life had he been
more deeply touched and yet we dare
not show it. White men had been
there and convinced them that all
hope had disappeared and Editor
Mitchell labored to disabuse their
minds of that fact. Carefully, coolly.
he explained as best he could the law,
and assured them that the Supreme
Court would interfere, and that even
If that failed in the Executive Chair of
Virginia sat the great Charles T.
O Ferrall who, upon the presentation
of the facts would be sure to save
them Their anxiety was allayed. 1t
was with a measured tread that the
door OF the prison was left behind and
the thought of what failure might
bring forth nerved all to greater effort.
THE SCENE IN TEE SUPREME COURT.
1t was on Wednesday, the 18th, that
Captain Aleck b Guigon. with coat off,
sleeves pulled up sat within the
gloomy recesses of the Supreme
Court room in this city, and with the
clerk prepared the papers which
would be the means of staying the
hand of Sheriff Cardoza, and force him
to carry one instead of three prisoners
to the county of Lunenburg to be exc
cuted.
After the decision of Judge Coleman
not 60 grant writ of error. he had pro-
ceeded to Lunenburg County to erect
three gallows upon which to hang Sol
omon Marable, Mary Alternately and
Pokey Barnes.
The rope had been purchased and
the black caps and shrouds secured
Il hold in my hand the papers upon
which depend two human lives" SOL
emnly declared Mr. Guigon. After
reading them copy was secured.
Here it is:
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
@(sRNIe<eaJaJG d/s/a/a
EVERY COLORED NAN

Should Have this Jour
nal In His Home Every
White Man Should be full
Iy Posted rs to tile Wishes
Of this Large Laborinx
Class of the South.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
a vIsIT 30 THe aovERNoR.

Editor Mitchell determined TO 90 TO
the Governor and lay before him the
facts IN the case, in order that he
might be advised of every phase of it.
Col. Cowardin was in consultation with
him and it was long time before he
retired from the executive office. In
the meantime the editor engaged in a
lively conversation with the accom-
phShed private secretary, Mr.. Evan
Chesterman and his assistant
Finally, the Colonel retired and the
editor was ushered in. After shaking
hands and exchanging greetings, he
read to Governor O'Ferrall the last
statement of Solomon Marable.
His Excellency listened carefully to
every word, asked questions, and had
explained TO him the see ming incon-
sistencies. That the statement had its
effect was plainly apparent, but that
he was determined that Marable
should not fail to hang on account of
any interference on his part was even
more so. And yet he said that he had
been endeavoring to see any legiti-
mate reason why his life should be
spared Narable could not again tes-
tity. SO disgusted had he become
with his lying propensities that he
was at Hrst disposed to question his
last statement, even in the face of the
gailoWs, and on the military counte-
nance of the Chief Executive could he
seen plainly the skeptical question
rs this the truth ?"
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21

~ Terms in Advance $50
per yea Sent 70 any part of
ti,s 1-iIed Staues or Savada
without sdcitionHi charge.
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
A NOISE At TIE DOOR

Ee went on then and when he got to
the door he made a noise at the door.
Just as he made a noise at the door
Mrs Pollard she came out and as he
turned the corner of the house she
saw his shadow as he was going around
the house. She looked at it and COM
menced walking backwards. When
she backed upon me and 1 caught her
bV the hands
Richmond planet., 1895-09-21
rHE MOB WAS COMING.

] stayed there until night, and then
Aunt Mary Parnes' two daughters
came there and said they were going
to white-cap around there until theV
found the right one that night.
My wife got scared and she would
not stay there that night. She went to
her uncle's Ed. Nuttall and STAYED
that night, she asked me was l going
to stay, | said, Yes was going to stay.
L hadn't hurt anybody She burst out
and cried and said, Don't stay ?