davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
A LYNOHING FRUSTRATED,
A Mob Breaks Into a Jail, But Fails to
Secure It's Man.
GLASGOW, KY, August 9th, '98.

GLASGOW, KY, August 9th, '9o
A mob of fifteen or twenty men
made an unsuccessful attempt to lynch
Nicholas Ray, at EdmintOn, Metcalf
county, at ? O'Clock this morning. Ray
is held for the murder of Albert Scott.
prominent attorney.
The mob secured the keys from Jail
er David Smith, but he refused to un-
lock the doors. Rays cell was reach
ed but the key would not fit, the jail
er evidently having supplied false
keys. An attempt was made to shoot
Ray through a small hole in the cell
but he was crouched at the foot OF the
door. The shot aroused the town and
the mob fled. Some of the mob have
been recognized.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
A MAGNIFICENT TREAT.
She Remembered Us.

We were most pleasantly surprised
on last Monday morning by the en-
trance of a little girl who brought usa
box containing bananas, peaches,
pears, grapes and flowers. Upon
Opening it, we found the following
note:
To Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.:
May the blessings Of the Lord rest
upon you as long as you stay upon
earth, with my prayers; and at the
last day wear crown of glory in
heaven.
Compliments of
MRS. NJ. j. ANDERSON,
Woodville, Va.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
RICHMOND VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. AUGUST I5 1896.

but further investigation of the mat
ter tells US that it is only the man who
owns the place walking out in quiet
and cool place for his health.
The picnic given at Seven Pines on
the 10th inst, by the Rising Mt Zion
Baptist Sunday School was grand
success.
The Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday
School will give a grand picnic at Sew
en- Pines on Monday the 18th. Come
one and all and enjoy yourselves with
them at Seven Pines.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

An aunt Of S. r. Crockett. the Scotch
writer, has lived in Springfield, o., for
8s years She says that among his boy
ish traits which excited comment was
his willingness to make any sacrifice
for books. Every penny was saved with
that object in view. AS he grew older
he would spend days upon the hills
studying the landscapes he would por.
tray with his pen and writing to gain
greater grace and facility.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
Will M. Cook Discharged.

(By Afro-American Associated Pres. }
New YORK, Aug. S-Will NJ. Cook,
a young Washingtonian, who was re-
Gently appointed Race Inspector un-
der the new state law was discharged
this week, due TO the over zeal0usness
of some of the local nroa mir atinn yvhn
were envious of his success.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

ness and especially the atrocious
crimes that bring about the popular
upheavals called mobs
The right to enact laws in the indi-
vidual states which are upheld as con-
stitutiOnal by the supreme Court /
consider entirely within the province
and discretion of the section concern
ed.
Hoping this is explicit, 1 am respect
fully,
w. J. BRYAN.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
OUR GOVERNOR.
A PATRIOTIC OFFICIAL.
Upheld the LAVA Sworn
Obligation.
A BORN LEADER-DUIY
ABOVE PARTISANRY
A Typical Democrat,
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ADMIRERS
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ADMIRERS
A Vivid Pen Picture.

No Virginisn who has occupied the
gu6ernatorial chair has brought to
1t more dignity. or conducted himself
with greater degree of propriety as
enunciated by the laws and statutes.
than has Hon. Charles 7. O'Ferrall.
the present Chief Executive.
DE rs man OF striking characteris-
ucs, brilliant attachments, will of
IRON, nerve OF steel, and possesses a
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
A Negro Press Agent.

(By AfrO-American Associated Press
New YORK, August S.-J. j. Bell,
formerly of the Record and pension
Division OF the War Department in
Washington, has assumed charge of
the press bureau of the Mckinley Re-
publican League of the state of New
York. The position pays SO per day
Mr.. Bell is a bright young colored
man and came originally from GeOr-
gia. He left the War Department
about three years ago and has since
been a resident of New York.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

Mrs. Victoria Crump, nee Young
of New York, is in the city, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hope. She will
remain about a month. The Madame
is sister to Mr.. Charles w. Young, and
has been handsomely entertained by
her many friends here. She will be at
No. 10 Charity street next week, where
she will be pleased to see her acquain-
tances.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
The Kickers Go Over to The Democrats.

[Richmond Dispatch, August u, 1851
A Bryan and Sewall lub, composed
of colored voters of Jackson Ward
was organized Monday night at No. Alp
west Baker street. The following
officers were elected for the campaign !:
Royal White. president Roy all Racks,
secretary Bartlett Davis, treasurer /;
and Eddie Morris. sergeant-at-arms
Resolutions, endorsing Bryan and Sc
wall and the Democratic platform
we're unanimously adopted. This club
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
A Negro OnIthe Advisors Committee Of
National Committee.

(By Afro-American Associated Press.
NNw YORK, Aug. Sit is under
stood to-day that the National organi-
cation will have colored man on its
Advisory Committee. Mr.. Chris. Per-
ry, of Philadelphia, publisher and edi-
tor Of the "Tribune," is prominently
mentioned in this connection. Mr..
Perry came to this city some time ago
and had a very significant interview
with Mr.. Hanna and Senator Quay.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

is composed of some of the best color
ed voters of the ward, and has over
fifty names enrolled. These men pro-
mise to use every effort for the sue
cess Of the Democratic ticket.
William A. Jackson, one of the best
informed colored men of this city on
the financial problem, addressed the
meeting with good effect.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
Don't Forget

The first grand excursion to Watch
Hill Thursday, August 20th on the fast
sailing steamer Victor. given by the
Capitol City Band and Phoenix Divi-
sion X. of p of Hartford, Conn.
Boat leaves Hartford, foot of State
street at Z 80 a. m, Middletown 8 30
New London IL 80. Fare, from Hart
ford $1.00; Middlesex soc. Children
Half-price
For further information, see smal
bills.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
A Lucky Man.

81 tell you I'm in big luck"
''I'm glad to hear 1T "
eyes The insurance examiners pass
ed me in good health two months ago
and now the doctor tells me I've got an
incurable disease. Amt that lkckr'-
London Tit Bits
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

QUARLES-Arthur, the 10 year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. William II Quarles
died Wednesday at 6 m at the resi-
dence of his parents, 1914 n. Seventh
st. He had been i'll - months.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

MoNRoE-POINDEXTER-At the resi-
dence OF the bride, Louisa. Va, Thurs
day afternoon, August 20, at o'clock,
Miss Sarah Ernestine Poindexter to
Mr. George Elmer Monroe.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

JoHNsoN-The marriage
of Miss Mary Johnson to Mr.. Emmett
Mitchell took place Monday. August
3rd, 1895 at Newport News, Va.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

conscientious regard for duty, which
marks all of his public acts and official
ceremonies.
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE.
Nominated by the Democratic Party
of the state and elected TO the high
office which ne now occupies, he has
fully realized what few men appreciate,
that he is the Governor of all the peo-
pie. black and white, rich and poor.
without regard to creed or nationality
condition or politics.
And yet with preiuc ice sweeping
over the state, it's miasmatic influence
being felt in every hamlet and village
he has stood forth as an advocate of
law and order.
AGAINST LYNcHING..
No one who has witnessed his efforts
to suppress lynching in Virginia can
fail to admire his courage. 1t is only
to get him convinced in order to insure
action, and the opposition of the pre-
judice melts away, so as it's influence
upon him is concerned like frost be-
fore the SUM-"
that Governor O'Ferrall would Wilfully
take an oath and break it. This is why
he has taken positions which were no
doubt personally distasteful to him,
but which he regarded as a duty, and
soldier like, he knew naught else but
TO comply with that which was forced
upon him by the DEGREES OF stern JUS
tice.
TROOPS TO THE scENE.
At what other conclusion can we ar
rive when we note his action in order
ing armed bodies of men-state troops
to scenes of threatened lynching, say
ing to the would -be-lynchers that the
majesty of the law must be upheld al
all hazards.
The cases of the Lunenburg prison
ers afforded striking example of his
determination along this line.
Here we're two defenceless women
and one cringing, covering man about
to be conveyed to Lunenburg County
where instant death awaited their ar.
rival upon the territory. 1t was theT
that Attorney General Scott enunciat-
ed the doctrine that the aim and pur-
pose of all law was the protection o
the life of the citizen and in this tn,
Chief Executive concurred.
| THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES.
Mary Abernathy, Pokey Barnes anC
Solomon Marable. through counse
had called upon the Governor to car
Iry out the guarantees of the Bill o
Rights and the Constitution of Virgin
ia OF darker hue were they. But t
deny it to them would be to set pre-
cedent for like denial of it to som
white Virginian. There was no alter
native to a conscientious official. 1t wa
aDove race or color, guilt or innocens
The law must be upheld regardless {
the cost. The story is soon told. She
iff CardOza Of Lunenburg County weT
back without the prisoners. The live
of the helpless were saved.
SETTLED THE QUESTION.
The Governor had "cut the Gordio
| knot" The legal fraternity wei
; amazed at the bOldness and precisio
of the effort. some criticized, some al
; plauded, while the better elements
, the state, both white and colored a,
, mired the man who had dared to 4
what was right.
The Supreme Court of Appeals a.
ministered rebuke to His Excellenc
his legal adviser, and the patriot
q Judge of the Circuit Court of Ric
mond, and ere one month had pass,
away, had the same question force
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

This is the element which opposed
the regular Republican ticket during
the last election and supported the
Waddill-AlIan combine.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15


court, he will decide whether or not
the errors cited are OF sufficient i'm
portance to justify reversal of the
verdict.
REVERSAL ExrECTED
It is confidently asserted that upon
the broad ground that the verdict of
the jury was contrary to law and evil
dence he would be justified i'm setting
il aside.
The ruling OF the court that the re-
ply of Mary Abernathy to the charge
of III. G. Gregory that she knew where
the money was is also considered to be
a vital error. The reply should have
been admitted.
His honor, Judge Crute will not
complain IL the higher court should
grant new trial upon this or any
other grounds.
THE RFEECT OF HIS DEATH.
With Old Man Pollard alive, no legal
conviction of Aunt Mary could stand
With him in his grave, trial of her
would be farce
That the people of Lunenburg made
a mistake, becomes all the more ap-
parent as the days pass away. They
were blinded by prejudice, deaf to
reason, and to have hanged the three
innocent women would have been a
crime akin TO the one perpetrated up
on the unfortunate Mrs. Pollard.
MR. PoLLARD's OPINION,
1t lis strange, but true that all
through this trying case Mr.. Pollard s
soIicitude was about his money rather
than about his wife.
No one will ever know what he said
htcA Aao fh-h 10 hal =, =
man was concerned in the murder and
did not fail to say so The detective
sent TO the county reports this, and
after the case is over, the inside facts
will be given TO the public.
OVER AT THE WHITE house,
Mary Barnes is as yet in the Virginia
penitantiary. When Mary Alternately s
case is ended, an application will be
made for her pardon.
Old Man Pollard established an alibi
for her. She was in the field working
with him when the murder is alleged
to have been committed. That she
should now be in the penitentiarY
having served nearly year is a strik-
ing example of the injustice to which
she has been subjected.
SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN LYNcHRD.
Had the application for new trial
remained and been granted as it after.
wards was, she would have been carri-
ed back To the jail at LunenburgC @ H.
where within twenty-four hours after
her arrival, she would have, in
all probability been swinging from 1
tree, and her body perforated wi I'll
bullets.
For this reason. it was presumed Il
be safer to have her remain where sh,
was, depend upon the mercy Of tn,
Governor and make the fight on tn,
cases of the other two women.
MR.. wIsE's OPINION.
Hon. George d. Wise was regrettini
the other day that this course had beer
necessary, and was contemplating
legal move which has hereto fore beer
unheard OF and would create as mucl
surprise as many OF the others wnicl
have astounded the legal luminaries o
the commonwealth.
The able counsel have fought lOni
and we'll To them as much as to an
one is due the saving of the lives O
the prisoners and the weary month
have carried with them toll and ankle
tY. labor and pain in the effort to vim
dicate the law in the cases OF thre
helpless, innocent women, of darke
h1e but entitled to all of the prOtec
tion of our laws.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
BRYAN EVADEs THE RACE QUES-
TION.

fBy Afro-American Associated Press
New York, August S.--From the fol-
lowing letter from the boy wonder OF
the Platt it seems that he is not anx-
ious to commit himself on the Race
question. The correspondence is self
explanatory.
EASTERN OFFICE AFRO
AMERICAN ASSOCIATED Press,
New York, July 28, 1896.
WIN. ]. BRYAN, EsB
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sir:-As you are a candidate fOl
popular favor we are desirous of plac.
ing before the Negroes of the country
your position in regard to the equality
of citizenship in all portion Of the
country.
Do you think the Negroes in the
Southern States should have the same
rights as the white people
DO you condemn lynching in th'
South
Do you think the separate car out
rage as practiced- in Louisiana is just
Ten million colored people will b'
interested in your reply.
Yours etc,
Phil. II. Brown,
General Manager
LINCOLN. NEB., August 4, '9e.
q PHIL II. BRowN,
General Manager,
New York City,
Dear Sir:-Your pertinen
inquiries Of July 28th are before me
Your intelligence teaches you that TIT
race question is a sectional issue ant
that there is wide difference betweeI
che northern Negroes and those wh'
dwell in the south.
/ abhor lynching as do all lawless
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

Why certainly John Hoppergrass
is going on the Moonlight, Aug. 18th.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
NUM- MAN1 " 1A1Au.
Judge Coleman To Say.
MR.. POLLARD'S DEATH.
Mary Barnes Condition
WHAT THE OLD NAN
THOUGHT.
The AHbi As Pro Ven.-MOre
Surprises.

Mary Alternately continues to while
away her dreary moments as best she
can within the gloomy confines of the
Lynchburg Jail. During the past two
months her child has been taken out
side and cared for, being brought back
tn her at night. 1t is thriving.
The case will come before Judge
Samuel +. Coleman at Farmville, Va,
during the month OF September and
after reviewing the record of the lower
court, he will decide whether or not
the errors cited are OF sufficient inn
portance to justify a reversal of the
verdict
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15
CHURCH HILL NOTES.
News Gathered Here and
There Through the
East End.
CHURCH NOTES--Y. M.
c A. ITEMS.
a COlOred LabOrer Over
come By the OppreS-
SiVe Heat
The ECLIPSE VICTORS
IN Z WO GREATGAME.S.
A GREAT BLOT UPON SOOIETY-AN
INFORMAL RECEPTION TEN
DERED.

Current News of Local Importance.
Richmond planet., 1896-08-15

conscientious regard for duty, which
marks all of his public acts and official
ceremonies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01

cigar or cigarette. One lady said this
was the first time she.ever really enjoyed
the trip to Newport, for always before
the tobacco smoke on the boats had been
intolerable.
Director Earl III. Leavitt gave some
opening selections by the Providence
Lady Orchestra.
The devotional exercises were in charge
oil. the presiding elder OF Providence dis
trict, Rev. T.. &. Bass, ID. ID.
An exercise by Cheerful Givers, as an
nounced on the program was in reality
q facetious and clever way of getting at
the old-fashioned collection, or In fact .
kind of pious legerdemaiu.
Rev. j. nj. Durrell of Nashua, N. H.,
gave an address on the Missionary
spirit of the Epworth League" He
said: "The modern missionary move
ment was born in the heart of God. We
do not have missions to things, nor does
God. 1t is moving of beings in behalf
OF beings. Love is the breath OF God,
and Ii is the inspiration of missions.
Will the league bear the test Of the..mis-
sionary idea? Yes. The spirit OF mis-
sions is reverence. Playfrlness never
perpetrates a joke that would smut.
Sympathy also is in this spirit Of mis-
Continued on Page g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
The EpWOrth League Fills
Infantry Hall.
Address on the Missionary
Spirit OF the League.
Closing Exercises of Convention
Held This Afternoon.

The rally of the Epworth League was
held in Infantry Hall last evening.
Rev. Il. 0. Thayer, ID. d.. First Vice.
President, was chairman in the place of
DIR. Taylor, WHO was called away to Bos-
ton.
The great hall was crowded, though
the people were late in assem- bling for the
evening meeting. In fact, they were
tired crowd, for some 900 had been on
the excursion, which was late In getting
back to Providence. BY the way, the
Epworth Leaguers are quite an exemplary
company. The excursionists had Jolly
good time without any beer or even Q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
SLOW WORK.
Reading of Bills
in House.
Rules Suspended to EXpe-
dite Business.
Some Important Bills Intro
duced Today.
Odd Fellows Beneficial Association
Measure Passed.
Authorizes the Surrender of Charter.
Municipal Election Bills.
Some Important Bills Intro
duced Today.
Odd Fellows Beneficial Association
Measure Passed.
Authorizes the Surrender of Charter.
Municipal Election Bills.

The General Assembly got down to
business today and reached the point OF
taking definite action on several OF the
measures to settle which the special ses-
sion was called.
A bill for an act to restore fees in the
Supreme Court which were abolished
four years ago was introduced in the Sen
ate and there is no question but what 1t
will become law. The restoration of
these fees will add s12, 600 to the annual
revenue OF the state, relieve the DOCKET of
much business shat is unwarranted and
put an end to talk about the necessity of
another judge.
Bills TO change the election dates for
Central Falls and Woonsocket have now
been passed by both branches. The
House has passed the same bill for New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
port and the Senate will convene tomor-
The Senate.

In the Senate the resolution appropri-
ating $500 to be expended In painting
and repairing the State House at New
port was passed I'm concurrence, upon the
accommodation OF the committee on
finance.
On the recommendation of the same
committee the resolution making an ad-
ditional appropriation OF $500 for travelling
expenses of the pupils of the state Nor
NAL School was also passed.
An act authorizing the Silver Spring
Bleaching and Dyeing Company to lay
pipes across Charles street was referred to
the committee on judiciary, and later 1t
was reported favorable and passed.
petition for the amendment of the
charter of the First Baptist Society Of
Warwick was referred to the committee
on.education.
On the recommendation OF the COM
mittee of judiciary, IL was voted to allow
the claim on Elisha p. Fullerton for in
juries received by his vessel at the Stone
Bridge, Tiverton. The amount OF the
claim was $50.
The House resolution amending the
Joint rules an orders was received and
sent back, the Senate non-concurring In
its passage.
The Senate also received the House
resolution commencing for early consid-
Grafton ii. r. 1878, now pending before
the United Ststes Congress. The Senate
concurred in the passage OF the resolu-
tion with an amendment.
wooNsoCKET CITY ELECTIONS.
Senator Read for the committee on
judiciary recommended the passage of
the act changing the date OF the Woon-
socket city. election to make 1t cores
pond with the National election. IL was
passed.
Senaor Woods presented a special re-
port Of the State Board of Health and q
petition asking for further appropria-
tion OF $1,000 to enable them to complete
tho years work. The matter was sent to
the committee on finance.
On the recommendation OF the commit
tee on corporations an act amending the
charter of the Bristol Gas and Electric
Company was passed.
BILL TO RESTORE COURT FEES.
Senator Freeman introduced an act re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
PANTS DEP

Mems Hcavy..w ..worKing Pants
warranted not to rip worth En-
s1.5O, will go at 14H
Mems Fine Dress Pants,
Worsteds, Cashmeres and mn
Tweeds, worth rs high as 4H
$500, will go at usVO
About 800 pair of Mems
Fine Custom trousers, made by
some of the finest tailors OF
S S:;, III !: :,: a.: E: :.'i M / F' 3.49
Children's Suits and Boys Dept.
Child's Suits in 20 stylcs. En-
worth as nigh as $500, will INT
go as low as VVO
Boys Long Pants Suits IN
Cheviot, Cashmeres and
Morsteds, worth from $500 m nm
to 5000, sizes 13 to II years X Mi
old, will go from S2.ss to W w
Children's Refers, Sailor m
collars, worth s4.0O, will go at nv
Child's Cape Overcoats, made no
up to sell at 400, will go at SCC
Thousands OF Boys Pants, In
some worth as high as s1.75, IlI
will sell at
Not more than three pairs to one per-
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01

Mems Heavy. .worKing Pants
warranted not to rip worth
s1.5O, will go at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01

INSOLVENCY. LAWS AMENDED.
Upon re recommendation of the judiciary
committee bill was passed amending
chapter 274 Of the general laws by provid-
tachments or levies are made. which are
Continued on Page g
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01

Mems Heavy Overcoats,
Chinchilla and Tweeds, worth
sl2.o9 will 60 at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
Which Way are You Heading :?

Not in politics, but where are you
going to buy your Fall Clothing' You
want the best and most for your money,
don't you You can get tive give it.
We have a complete assortment Of
splendid Fall and Winter Clothing at
prices that will make our competitors
speak of this sale as The Crime of
90" Any man can wear good clothes
by taking advantage of our liberal
credit plan. The English fancy Cheviot
Suits that we are selling for $1,000 and
SIs.oo are the best ever seen in Provi-
dence. The styles are correct, they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
GOLD OR SILL YER.
into ndp
ya
HINT IlIIllF @ ni
II With You, and ask for The Following Mentioned Articles
ULSTERS and REFERS, Continued.

Mems Extra Fine Worumbo
Chinchilia and imported Irish
Frieze listers, some wo.th as
high as $1,000, will go at
Mems Heavy Refer Jackets,
made extra long, with ulster
collars, worth $500 will go at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01
MEMS OVERCOAT
DEPT.

Mems Heavy Overcoats, n n n
Chinohills and Tweeds, worth Y wv
sl2.oQ will 60 at J,VU
Mems Fine Moscow Beaver
Oyerooats, elegantly lined, m
Blue, Black ana Brown, N wv
sizes "a TO Al, easily worth Jill
5000, will go at
Mems Fine English Kerseys,
strictly all wool and fast cot - M
or, handsomely lined and Vii
trimmed, easily worth s2'.00, ,Iu
will 60 at
Mems Fioe Tivoli Kerseys, n n n
made up with strap seams, III VII
clay diagonal lined, Blue or I. .uU
Black, worth s24.00, will go at
Mems Fine. Plymouth Mel
ton Overcoats, half silk lined ~ m
ana heavy clay finish, equal Vii
to custom made, worth $500, .Uu
will 60 at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-01

look right they right nothing made OF cioth can wear
better.
We offer you on credit, mind yOu your selection from
our elegant Clothing Department where you can ind the
Popular Styles, Late Novelties, Standard Grades ana
Newest Attractions in Ladies Coaks Suits Jackets capes
and Skirts Boys Suits and Refers and everything IN
Mems Clothing
coupon every purchase gives chance 10 win
prize LIBERAL TERMS EASY fAfMfsNiS
Cash Goods Credit
At FLINT'S.