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Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
PRICE. S CENTS.
on I.st sunday. On ye.. shey..lOoked

on last Sunday. Oh yes, they:.looked
good.
Now, don't you hear that chorus
singiDgf Yes, but dey win have bet
ter tune on dose watermelons at Han
over Junction Monday with dem Moore
st. folks. Dey gwine do it.
Say, sunny" they tell me old maids
are up there to let. We thought we
had them all.
We are glad to know that the Char
lottesville girls are so frank in owning
up their true love. One such is q
guest in our section.
We have been called the Female
Terror" Well girls, this iss hard
nickname, for we are your best friend.
The old maids say we are equal to
Rough on Rats" Why r-
We learned that several old maids
were little angry over some of our as
sertions made last week. A good num-
Der was heard Sunday asking the ques-
ton, ''Is it I? ?" -at
Young men, it has been sometime
since we have bothered you and your
'Redeye," but we declare you should
not visit those girls under its infiu-
ence. Do you think so2
Look here, don't you know that those
Factory Quartettes are going to sing at
First Baptist Church Monday night ?
No, for what Colored folks DR.. Lam
drum is going to say FAREWELL
Ridiculousl Don't you know that
some of our young men beat their way
on the First Baptist Sunday School
Excursion last Tuesday :? Yes, Sunday
School excursion.
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bye, where we will never part no.more,
but be i'm bright, shining world.
Your dear little Henry has not for
gotten you yet. He looked at your
picture and said. "This is papa," and
is all the time asking to see my papa
Where is your trunkR
TUE LITTLE BOY KNEW.
Henry knows where he left you the
last.
We ask him sometimes TO see il he
remembers it. and he says, I'm the
road"
He has a very good recollection. So
/ must close at this / am still work
ing. trying to take care OF the children
and myself.
Please write to me and let me hear
from you as long as you live. am
glad to hear from you at any ,ime.
Write me again as soon as you get this
and let me hear.
Your wife,
FANNIE MARABLE.
The Catholic priest was tireless
friend to Marable, but his efforts to
secure from him any other statement
than that Thompson killed Mrs. Pol
lard must have been the cause of the
final action OF the man he had be-
friended.
THE PRIESTS INVESTIGATIONS.
sin conversing with Father l.. J. Well
bers on his first visit 60 Marable at
Farmville the priest said, "When
told him, I did not believe the white
man story, he grew eloquent, he re-
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Criminal Oarslessnsss at Gravel Pit.

A horrible accident occurred on
Friday, 18th inst at gravel-pit owned
DY MIR. A. Bradley of Manchester,
who is the contractor for the construc-
tion of the road-bed of the Richmond
Traction Company.
The scene of the tragedy was just
back of Newtown, near Hartshorn
Memorial College.
While the force OF hands were dig
ging, the embankment gave way and
caught three of the wcri men Joseph
Spencer who resided on Jackson street
between ID and Sd streets, was instant
ly killed, being covered completely by
the heavy earth. 1t was fully ten
minutes before he could be rescued.
Robert Hsrdgrove and Edward Fer
guson were covered up to their necks
but as they could be located were i'm
mediately rescued.
The former was seriously injured
but was conveyed to his residence al
518 w Leigh Street.
The latter [Fergusonl was carried Il
the City Hospital 1t was found ne
cessary to make twenty stitches in hi
arm.
The contractor betrayed the expense
of the burial of Mr.. Spencer. He die
not wish to allow but $25.
| The Henrico County authorities act
ed peculiarly. Squire Lewis was act
ing coroner. The inquest was finall!
postponed until August 10th and TIT
Squire did not want TO grant buria
permit.
The funeral was to take place Sun
day, 10Th inst. at p m, but had Z
be postponed until Monday, at p. M
Funeral Director Price reported tn
facts to the City Board of Health, ant
Clerk Mayo instructed him to infOrr
. the HenricO coroner that the bod
would have to be buried or remove
from Richmond, and that it would
sent to that county. The permit WI
at once issued and the remains inter-
; ed
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
"ROUGHs" WORRIED THEM.

The First Baptist Sunday school car
ried eleven coaches to Mount Pleasant
on Tuesday last. A number OF
"roughs" went also and caused the
committee much trouble, although nc
one was hurt.
They refused to pay their fare and
their cases will be considered by the ci-
ty authority as fast as their names car
be secured.
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Injury Added to Insult.

Mr. James / Smith, white, wood and
coal dealer on north 9th street and Mv
w w Wake druggist Eth and
Baker streets, are on the Committee
for the Relief of the Poor that secured
the removal of Mrs. Anna Walker, the
|colored mRtron at the Colored A Inns
house, and placed a white one to nurse
invalids.
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KILLED HIMSELF.
Drank an Ounce Of Laedanum.

On Monday afternoon, Edward Par
son. white, who resides on 1st street.
at the viaduct called at the PLANET
Office and asked the loan of % cents
with which TO buy some whiskey. He
said he had been working at Waynes-
boro for Mr.. Ford and that about 81 OC
was due him which he was going down n
the street to see if he could get it.
The editor told him to call again
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
The Pole Broke.

Robert Williams, white, lineman for
the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company assembled a pole at Highland
Park, Wednesday morning. In draw
ing the wires, the pole broke and he
was thrown to the ground with it.
Both of his legs were broken above the
ankles. He lives at 2708 N street.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
A Bad Break.

There has been large and danger.
Gus cave in of the earth on 4th street
between Jackson and Duval. The
frame-church bnilding on the east side
of the street had to ne pulled dowr
and one or more residences are in dan.
ger. IL is caused by the bursting of q
sewer. The water is enough on which
to float canoe. The stencil is disa-
greeable.
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peated the story. he declared that Da-
vid James Thompson killed Mrs. Pol
lard and forced him to assist him.
When / left him, he was crying
Dl. ~g all those weary months, Sol
ONION Marable adhered 60 this state
ment. He saw the priest again, and
reiterated it. and finally went to the
gallows with it on his lips
To say that he deeply impressed the
priest is a mild way of stating il. This
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HIS DYING DECLARATION.

"All have say this world speak any more,
unjust David Thompson responsible for the death of
Mrs Pollard There mistake about the He is
low spare made got long, curly sandy coored hair He
got long side burnscome down equal his mouth not
long. He here during the trial. had gray overcoa
He killed Mrs Pollard" Statement made Editor Mitchell
by Solomon Marabe just before his execution July 81 1896
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
THE DEATH MARCH.
Solomon Marable being. escorted to the Gallows

cessfully filled by another able speak
er.
At the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Rev. Wells was kept busy all day. AS
usual on last Sunday morning, he con-
Quoted very interesting services. In
the afternoon he administered the
Lords Supper to an exceedingly large
crowd.
About 8 O'Clock on last Sunday even
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1.-The dying thief rejoiced to see,
That Fountain in his day,
And there may /, though vile as he
Wash all my sins away"

His nerve was remarkable. His
voice increased in power and volume
as he spoke Take away the sombre
surroundings, leave only the ear and
mar the vision, and no one would have
dreamed that the man who talked
was no longer in the shadow of, but
actually upon the gallows.
He reiterated the declaration thai
the women were innocent and thai
David James Thompson killed Mrs
Pollard and got all OF the money. save
two twenty dollar notes which he gave
him
The black cap was placed over hi
head by the sheriff and Marable saw n
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

The first streaks OF dawn had made
their appearance and in the disappear
ing gloom, we looked back towards the
gate. The priest had just greeted US.
and the guard had advised US that the
orders from Judge Crute that he
should not see Marable unless the
prisoner should express wish to see
him.
Just as we roughly sketch it, we
saw the priest receiving the message
He fingered at the gateway, the hlgh
wooden fence adding to the strange
ress of the surroundings All was al
st;lI "a death, Not breath OF wind
stirred the trees, only a drizzling rair
! added to the sombreaess of the occa'
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Gould not Swallow the Platform.

Hon. George d. Wise, who was a
candidate for democratic nomination
to Congress from this district has de-
clined to run. He says he cannot en-
dOrse the Democratic platform He
believes that the gold standard will
alone insure bi-metalism.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
Sued the Times.

David James Thompson, whom Solo
marable accused of the murder of Mrs.
Lucy Jane Pollard has suit against
the Daily Times for 10000 on account
of publications with reference to the
same. Major StringfellOw and Capt.
A. b. Guigon will represent the Times.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
THE FINAL TRAGEDY.
More About The Hanging
At FarmViIIe.
SOLOMON r1ARABLE'S
LAST r1OMENTS.
THE DECLARATION THAT A WHITE
MAN KILLED MRS. POLLARD.
Scenes At The GallOWS.
A Vivid Portrayal Of A Tragic
Conclusion.

The hanging OF solomon Marab'e at
Farmville, Va, July Sd, 1895, and his
dying declaration that the women are
innocent, and that David James
Thompson, white man, who resides
at Finneywood. Va, killed Mrs. Pol
lard has far-reaching effect.
There are many sad features in con-
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
THE LAST TRIP.
Solomon Marabe boarding the train Lynchburg Va for
the place of execution

up which the prisoner and the guards
had Just come.
Marable's head almost touched the
ceiling. Had his limbs been unpin-
ioned, he could have jumped upon the
steps below. and as it was could have
thrown himself down upon them.
But he had no desire for such per
formance and bowed humbly to the in
evitable.
| Standing as we show him in the pic
ture with his legs bOand in two places
his hands behind him, he delivered 4
sermon.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

adjoining room to wait until the fit of
crying was over.
wEPT FOR HIS CHILDREN.
The memory of the words of his wife
that Henry and Johnny wanted to see
him was too much, and on his humble
bed, and steel-lined floor, with iron
bars to right and left, before and be-
hind, MaFAble, penitent Marable pour
ed forth his troubles to God.
1t was at this iron cage, q picture Of
which has been produced before and
which we show now that we sat on one
side, Mr.. H. d. Perkins OF the Rich
mond, Va, Daily Times on the other,
and wrote his dying statements. The
picture which we give of it will enable
the reader to form an intelligent idea
of the scene. Ere the statement was
| completed, William Lancaster, Esq
of Cumberland County, one of Mara
ble's counsel came up and made the
declaration that the Governor had de-
clined to interfere and that ..he must
hang.
HOW HE RECEIVED THE NEWS.
Not muscle moved, not Il tear ark
ensd his eye, not frOwn crossed his
couRtenance. The laconic "Yes, sir, D
was the only reply that was made, and
he went on with his statement, just as
though there had been no interrup.
tion.
When Sheriff Dickerson read the
death-warrant. the coolest person wal
the condemned man. The sheriff,
voice trembled and had the documen
been much longer. it seemed doubtful
as to whether he could have proceed
ed with it. However, he soon recov
cred himself and finished the unpleas
ant task. The Handwriting OF the pris
Oner in the iron cage was another sal
feature, the binding of him on the gal
lows, and the adjustment of the moose
the most disagreeable part of it all
We have hurriedly sketched his jour
ney up the jail steps.
THAT REMARKABLE DEATH-TRAP.
1t should not be forgotten that n
= gallows was ever built. 1t WAS simpl
a trap-door arranged over the secon
landing and a drop down to the stel
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Their excursions are always we'll
patronized. Everybody like to go
with the Old Boys. They will leave
for Washington, Sunday night, August
9th, 1895.
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WRITING HIS STATEMENT

Editor Mitchell in Lynchburg Jail writing Marables state
the murder Mary Alternately the second eel
to the left
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THE FINAL WARNING.

He urged all to repent of their sins
and to meet him in glory. Truly did
he remember the significance of the
lines:
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
4 STRIKING PICTURE.

was why no doubt, his early morning
visit between and 9 o'clock SO deeply
impressed us.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

Remem Der the Old Boys. They will
leave for Washington on schedule
time.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

nection with this sadder case, and
none have more indelibly fixed them
selves upon our mind than those con-
nected with the last moments of this
lonely and deserted man.
NO ARREST MADE.
It has been the source of wide
snread comment that Thompson has
not been arrested and held, subject to
a searching Investigation concerning
his case.
But to the execution.-Wh we
were in Lynchburg last, we spent an
hour securing an accurate statement
from Solomon Marable. Mary Aber-
nathy was in cell near the one occn-
MED by him and could hear all of the
conversation. The rough drawing
will give a good idea of the location of
the prisoners. Aunt Mary was much
excited over the recital and gave vent
to weeping, while protesting her inno-
cence.
The transportation of Marable from
Lynchburg to Farmville is sho%n in n
"cut" drawn TO afford an idea of the
last trim. He was removed by Sheriff
Dickerson on the afternoon OF July "a.
TIE JoLLITY OF A PRISONER.
MaraDl6 was naturally "a July
semnerament. He loved fun, and dur
ing the darkest moments of his jail
life eaye when he was within forty
eight hours of his execution, he gave
way to this feeling and Joined in the
Diays of the prisoners. Ali this was
changed when he reached FarmvlIle,
Va, for the last tine.
We had previously advised him that
there was no hope. The last letter
from his wife with the reference TO ms
children seemed to have deeply touch
ed him, to have crushed out all appre'
hensiOn for himself, and Increased his
anxiety for them.
Here is the letter:
wIFE's LETTER.
,STovALI., n. c., June %. 1895.
Dear Husband:
seat myself to answer
your kind note. l got it yesterday
Was glad to hear from you and still
more glad to know that you are still
praying. That is the best thing tha
vou could do for yourself, Is TO pra.
for the Lord to save you, because III
is the only one that has the power
save.
THEY SENT THEIR LOVE.
We we're all we'll when got you
note. All send their love To you an
they all say that you must still kee
praying.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25
A wIFE's LETTER.
THEY SENT THEIR LOVE.

THEY SENT THEIR LOVE.
We were all we'll when got your
note. All send their love To you and
they all say that you must still keep
praying.
we hope TO see you again bye-and
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

adjoining room to wait until the fit Of
crying was over.
Richmond planet., 1896-07-25

1t should not be forgotten that no
gallows was ever built. 1t WAS simply
a trap-door arranged over the second
landing and drop down to the steps
The record-union., 1896-04-16
ATHLETES AT ATHENS.
Americans Wfn-Come Out Ahead In
the Prizes.

the Prizes.
ATHENS, April 15.-The Olympian
games were closed to-day with the dis
tribution of prizes to the victors in the
various contests. The weather was per-
feet and the stadium was crowded with
people. When the King and the royal
party arrived a Pindaric ode on the
games was delivered by Mr.. Robertson,
an American, after which, according to
ancient custom, the King personally
handed to each winner of first prize
wreath fashioned of wild olive plucked
from the trees at Olympia, and laurel
Wreaths We're given to the winners of
second prizes. All the prize winners
then received diplomas and medals
The stadium band then played the ma
t1onal air of each country represented
in the games, to which music all of the
prize winners paraded. After the parade
the games were declared by the King to
be ended
The total number of athletes who re-
ceived prizes was A, of whom IL were
Americans. 10 Greeks, Germans, ;
French, : English, Hungarians, >
Austrians. 2 Australians, l Dane and L
Swiss
After the ceremonies attendant upon
the prize awards We're completed the
international committee having the ar
rangement of the games in charge met
at the residence of the Crown Prince
and arranged for the holding of the next
games in Athens in 1898. Banquets in
honor of the victors are still being
given and the city is en- fete.
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One Man Killed and Two Others Seri-
OuSly Wounded at Central City.
The Trouble Started Over the Collection
of Bill.
Bradley and Mckinley Forces Lock
Horns in the Endeavor of the Adj
herents of the Contendfng Factions
to Control the republican Delega-
ton From Kentucky.

CENTRAL CITY (Col), April 10
This city was the scene Of intense ex-
oitement this morning caused by the
death of one man and the serious
| wounding of two others, one of whom
will probably die.
About 10 o'clock this morning Sam
Covington and Noah Driver of this
place went to the law Office Of j. NJ
Seright Seright had been trying to
collect bill from Covington. When
Covington entered the lawyers office
he drew two guns from his pockets AMI
leveled them at the attorney, demand
ing that he make out a receipt for the
bill without receiving any money. The
attorney demurred and two shots were
fired, neither of them taking effect, but
passing through the floor.
The authorities were notified and the
City Marshal, M. F. Kehler, hurried to
the scene as rapidly as possible. Upon
entering the room he was Immediately
shot by Covington, who started away
and ran down stairs, meeting at the
street entrance ex-Mayor Dick Will
Jams, who endeavored to stop him. The
guns were brought into play again, and
Williams fell wounded, and the desper-
ate man started for the hills.
AS rapidly as possible posse was
organized to follow him. About half
way between this city and Nevadavilla
he was overtaken by Henry Lehman,
who shot and killed him instantly upon
his refusal to surrender.
The ball has been removed from
Mayor Williams and there is a fair
chance that he will recover. Marshal
Kehler's wounds are considered fatal,
and a telegram was sent to Denver for
DR.. John G. Boyce, who will come here
on special train to attend the wounded
men.
Covington had been resident of this
place only for about a year, and has al
ways been considered a quiet, well-be-
haved citizen, not at all given to drink
ing. His body lies at the Coroner s
OffiPo
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ed by Lyons, who called in question
some of his statements.
At IL o'clock the Committee on Gre
dentials reported, sea ting the contesting
delegations of Jefferson, Logan and
Warren Counties, a compromise being
effected between the Mckinley and
Bradley members, each taking half of
the delegations
The report of the Committee on Per-
manent Organization was then adopted
Attempts to nominate Judge Denny
and Oliver Root for Chairman being in
effectual, Charles Blandford took the
chair. The Committee on Rules report
ed at Ills o'clock, and the report was
finally adopted, and at 1910 a. m. the
convention adjourned until 8 a. m.
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by the Government of the United States
for alleged illegal sealing.

by the Government of the United States
for alleged illegal sealing.
The treaty provides that each Govern
ment shall appoint one Commissioners.
and II they cannot agree the President
OF the Swiss Republic is to select third.
The commission as provided for in the
original treaty was to sit at Vancouver,
but an amendment was inserted that
the commission shall also be allowed to
sit in San Francisco. The only other
amendment of an important nature
and even that is said to be unimportant
is the expunging of the word award
from the text of the convention where
reference is made to the proceedings of
the Paris tribunal, this Government
contending that the Paris tribunal did
EOt make any award on the question of
damages; that it went even further, and
refused to consider that question at all.
Otherwise the treaty is as signed by Sir
Julian Pauncefote and Secretary Olney.
When Senator Sherman called it mp
this afternoon there was a disposition
on the part of some Senators to post
pone action until the return to the Sen
ate Of Senator Morgan, but this was
deemed to be impra cticable, owing TO
| would be able to resume his duties.
Sherman notified the Senate that the
State Department was exceedingly anX
ious to have the matter disposed of at
the earliest opportunity, and he further
| stated that if the Senate intended to
ratify the convention at all it might as
well be done now as at any other time,
and thus obliterate the idea that was
held by some that this Government was
trif1ing with the subject Briefly, he
| explained the provisions of the treaty.
Pugh Of Alabama, although he ia
vored the treaty, thought it would be
better to await the return of Morgan.
Other Senators appeared to be content
to accept the judgment of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations.
The text of the convention was then
| read at length but little attention being
paid to it, the Senators, other than
members of the committee, occupying
the time in writing letters.
Sherman indicated the character of
the amendments, and then moved the
ratification of the instrument as
amended.
The ratification was agreed to with
out the formality of vote, and with
unanimity that was unexpected.
Sherman frowned down a suggestion
to remove the injunction of secrecy from
the treaty, and it will be printed and
filed away among the secret archives
Of the Senate.