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Evening journal., 1897-09-20
WIN Prosecute His Assailants.

ATLANTA, Sept. 2O.-The attempted
assassination of Isaiah II. Loftin, the
negro postmaster in Hogansville. win
be made the basis of a vigorous prose-
cution of all who are connected with the
affair.
In order to place Postmaster Loftin
in a position to exercise the functions
of his Office, which the residents OF
Hogansville have denied him, Postmas-
ter General Gary has issued an order
directing the closing of the mail boxes
on the trains at Hogansville and in
structing the postal clerk to receive no
mail at that point except from Loftin.
This action was taken because Loftin
has never been permitted by the whites
to assume the postmastership, the busi-
ness of the office continuing to go to
]. w. Hardaway, a white Democrat, ap-
pointed by President Cleveland.
District Attorney Angler has been in
structed to proceed against Hardaway
under section $500 of the revised stat
utes, which forblds any person, without
authority from the postmaster general.
to set up or profess to keep any office
or place Of business bearing the sign,
name or title of postofiice. A fine Of
$500 is provided for each separate piece
of mail matter.
The only news that comes from the
town IS that the postal inspectors have
been threatened with their lives If they
do not leave. Postmaster Loftin is still
in a precarious condition, and orders
have been received from Washington to
lock him up where newspaper men can
not get at him. The only source Of in
formation now is District Attorney An
gier. He says:
"The rebellious sentiment in Hogans-
Vile will discover that Uncle Sam is toe
big a man for them to fight. Loftin's
commission as postmaster bears the
official imprint of the constituted fed
eral authorities, and the government
must and will protect it's own officers
the biggest as well as the smallest-th'
president of the United States as wei
as the postmaster at Hogansville."
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
HOME ANp FASHION AlNTs.
Drevities of Interest TO Women II
Search OF Information.

Search OF Information.
II rubbed with fresh lemon or
orange peels, knives and forks will be
thoroughly freed from the taste of
fish.
For visiting costumes China crepes
are lined with silk and have satin
girdle and collar of darker shade than
the dress.
Medallions of fine silk braid are used
on such semi-transparent goods as
yelling and barege, both of which are
favored for midsummer.
The round bodice is tucked and
opened on the left with rows of em-
broidery between the tuclls, on the
wrists and outlining the narrow skirt
front.
Two or three clean oyster shells
boiled in the teallettle once a week will
prevent the formation of iron rust, and
all impurities viii be encrusted on the
shells.
The looser, larger meshed goods or
canvas weaves are lined with change
able silk and have belt and collar to
match one color and silk vest of the
other. All have the loose blouse corsagc.
Never throw away orange peel. Save
it, and when dry keep in tin. Two or
three pieces thrown on fire will cause
this 80 burn up quickly. aud viii also
emit a slight, but refreshing. perfume.
Orange is combined with navy, gray
ish and bluet blue shades. A yoke coli
lar, frill and folds, in the wrists of
i -
made over light blue taffeta, narrow
satin ribbon in scroll trims the wrist,
blouse front opened on the left and the
skirt edge.
Black grenadines made over black are
very popular with No. 8 or No. black
satin ribbon on the skirt, and loose
blouse 'front.' scroll patterns. The col
lar and belt OF satin, velvet or ribbon
and lace ruche in the neck and sleeves
supply the needed bit of color in mauye,
orange, cerise, pink OF green.
Very disfguring are grease marks on
wall paper. There is "a way to remove
them, though the process should be
gone through as soon as possible after
they appear and before they have time
to sink too deeply into the paper. Take
some pipe clay or fuller's earth and mis-
il with cold water until it makes fairly
thick paste. Put Il layer of this on the
grease marks and let IL remain for >.
hours. BY this time it should be per
pecly dry and can be brushed off, re
vealing a perfectly clean spot. In the
case of an old stain IL may be necessar,
to repeat the process.-Cincinnati Com
mercial-Gazette.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
Chinese LiI.e Amerlean Goods.

WASHINGTON, Sept 20.-The Unit
Ell States consul at Annoy. China, says
in recent dispatch 20 the state depart
ment that "the Chinese people prefer
American cotton fabrics, spinnings,
flour, oils. canned goods and meats and
even buy them at higher prices than
other importations can be had for.
There is a more amicable feeling exist
ing between the natives and foreigners
at Annoy and in the surrounding coun-
try than probably exists at any other
port in China" He thinks the rapid
increase Of trade between the United
States and this part OF China should
command the attention of American
merchants and of the United states
government
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
inquest to Begin wednesday.

HAZLETON. Pa, Sept. 20.-Absolute
quiet prevailed in the entire strike dis
trict yesterday. Vice President Mcguire
OF the Federation Of Labor left for
Washington to attend the meeting of
the executive council. which is to con-
slider the situation. and George Chance
of the United Labor league went TO
Scranton for a similar meeting Of labor
men there. The only movements among
the military were the practice rides Of
squadrons of the Governors and City
troops and the afternoon dress parade.
The eoroner's Inquest will begin on
Wednesday afternoon instead Of Thurs
day as first intended.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
HUNG BY THE HEELS.
story Of Cruel Treatment Of Ala
bama Negroes.
GRAND JURY HAS HEARD THE CASE.
One Man Says He Was Laid on the Ground
and Horses Were Ridden over Him.
The Negro Postmaster Az
fair In Georgia.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Sept. 20-A
most revolving system of slavery ap-
pears to have been practiced the last
.hree or four yearoo, 7r Dadeville, Tai
Iapoosa countH; refei lormer Sheriff j.
race. At least~th Sis the tale told to
the grand jury now in session by al
leged negro victims, whose bodies are
covered with bruises.
The grand jury was informed of the
state Of affairs when it met a few days
ago and was furnished the names Of
several negroes. Summonses were is
sued to the negroes to go before the
grand jury, but they failed to appear.
A special corps Of deputy sheriffs, fully
armed, was then sent out to the farm
and returned with a lot of ragged and
bruised negroes, who told a piuful tale.
The witnesses stated that they had
been prevented from attending court
by Pace and his men. They said they
had been at work on the farm for three
years They had been taken up at
Sylacauga, brought to the farm I'm irons
and without a semblance of trial put
to work. They were given hard tasks
by day and watched closely by night.
When they attempted to escape or re-
fused to work, they declared they We're
hanged up by the heels and beaten with
hickory switches.
One Of the negroes who recently es-
capped said he was pursued by pack OF
men and bloodhounds, was retaken and
carried back to the farm. His clothes
were stripped from his body. and he was
compelled to lie down while horses
were ridden over his back. He showed
his back. on which We're the imprints
of horses hOofs.
The stories were horrible, and the
grand jury was so impressed that an
open session of court was held, and the
negroes were allowed to reiterate their
stateme1ts in the presence Of the pub
lic The presiding judge instructed the
grand jury to spare neither money nor
time to sift the matter TO the bottom
and II necessary a special term of court
will be held to try the accused former
sheriff.
It is alleged that Pace commenced
his system of slavery when he was
sheriff of the county several years ago
He was then the chief executive officer
and the negroes, ignorant of theii
rights, thought he had a right to make
them work on his farm. When he re-
tired from Office, the negroes had be-
come used to his authority and were
made to believe he till possessed 1t.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
The Natural bridge of To-Day.


The Natural bridge is 215 feet in
height. 100 feet in width. with a span
of 90 feet. Under the arch might be
placed the Washington monument at
Baltimore. Cedar creek. the stream
over which it stretches its arch, is clear
as crystal. No photograph or painting
can impress the mind with its inn
mensity or grandeur. or geometrical
proportions. or the rich coloring. or the
picturesque surroundings. One must
feast his eyes upon the mighty arch
to realize its vastness. Under the arch
are the outlines of an American eagle,
formed by moss and lichens. Upon
one side is where George Washington.
when surveyor for Lord FairfaX, $50
years ago, carved his name in the rock.
The ravages of time and exposure to
the elements have nearly obliterated
the name. but some of the letters are
quite distinct. In the years gone by
Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and many
prominent statesmen, before railroads
were built, spent days of inconvenient
travel to look upon this-one of the
wonders of the world. Now the iron
horse speeds over it's steel roadway.
and in few hours one can reach this
destination without fatigue.-Balti-
moro Cun
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
To Dsnounoe I.attlmor shooting.

NEW YORK. Sept. Pa conference
Of representative labor men Of the
Greater New York district took place at
Farrelrs hall on Third avenue, this city,
at which It was decided to hold a day
mass meeting on Oct. in the Grand
Central palace here 70 denounce the
shooting of the miners at Lattimer,
Pa. The worl1ingmen taking part in the
great labor demonstration will march
from their respective meeting places to
the big hall on Lexington avenue where
speeches will be delivered and resolu-
tions passed.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
steamer Ashore Near St. Johns.

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Sept. 2O.-The
Norwegian steamer Eugenie, which
went ashore on Great island, has broken
into pieces and will be total wreck.
The crew escaped, but saved nothing.
They were almost washed off the decks
by the heavy seas. The British war
ship Cordelia sailed to inspect the wreck
and to report as to the practicability of
salYage operations.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
steamer Niagara Returned safely.

NEW YORK. Sept 20.-The Ward
line steamer Niagara, Captain Crocker.
from south side Cuban ports, arrived
yesterday after being ashore in San
tiago harbor for over 60 hours. She
brought % saloon and 22 cabin passen-
gers and an assorted cargo. Captain
Crocker declined to talk about the ac-
cident, which was evidently the fault Of
the Cuban pilot.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
A Pro,pective spanish Embassador.

MADRID. Sept. 2O.-The ministerial
organs assert that the Spanish foreign
minister, the Duke Of Tetuan, will soon
be gazetted as Spanish ambassador to
France. The Duke of Tetuan has had
o long interview with the queen and
United States Minister Woodford.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
A BIC Blazs In kentucky.

NICHOLASVILLE. Ky, Sept. 90
With the exception osre store OF Jop-
~ =. .. HARVt less portion OF
IN, Collector OF TaNes miles south Of
this place, on the Cn. .Anau Southern
railroad. was destroyed by fire, the total
loss being over $4,000
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
PrenchInr Against camping.

TRENTON, Sept. a0.-The proposed
antigambling amendment to the state
constitution, which is to be voted on at
the special election Sept 2S, was made
the subject of special sermons in all the
churches in this city yesterday. All
condemned race tracks.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
rarthnuake In swltEerland.

BERNE, Sept. 2O-The cantons of
Clarus and Grisons were visited by
severe earthquake shock, accompanied
by heavy rumbling. The disturbance
was so distinct that it was everywhere
and in many places great
blocks Of rock fell from the mountains.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
ThcIr stnfns.

City Mani understand that horses
are very cheap in this neighborhood?
Ruralville Native-Cheap2 They are
so blamed cheap that their owners have
taken to leavin' 'em I'm other folks
barns like founding children are left
on doorsteps.-Judge.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
DO Not Like Peace Conditions.

ATHENS, Sept. 2O-The conditions Of
the peace signed by the embassa-
dors of the powers on behalf of Greece
and Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish foreign
minister, at the Tophaneh palace, are
universally pronounced by the Greek
press as exceedingly onerous.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
coner Of Fourth and Shipley streets, is
prepared to do printing Of every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
Nohmunas vnl Pay Flne.

PEsHAwUR. Sept. 2O.-The lower
Mohmunds. south of here have sub
mitted and have agreed to pay heavy
fine and to surrender their arms
Evening journal., 1897-09-20

Please inform the publisher of this
newspaper in writing if there is a store
keeper in town who has tried to palm
off on you one article when you wanted
something else" Jf
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
rELEPHoNE PuT In.

The Weccacoe Fire Company had
telephone put in its house Saturday,
and its number is 1856. 1t can be used
when the chemical is wanted.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
Food That Hourishes the Nerves.

Any good wholesome diet viii build
up the nerves. The food that nourishes
the end of the little finger nourishes
also the brain and the entire body.
Each part is but portion of perfect
whole, and we cannot select food 10
build especially one part Of the human
structure. Fatty foods are supposed TO
be beneficial to the nerves. as they
cushion them and counteract the irri-
tating conditions. Starchy foods, fatty
meats and overeating tend to the &C.
cumulation Of fat.-Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20

The substitution of one article for an
other is kind Of green goods game
that the public can put an end TO by re-
fusing to trade at stores where 1t is
practiced. AkxlBA-tANExNMA1
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
A Treaty of Peace Signed.

MONTEVIDEO. Sept. 20.-The treaty
OF peace between the government and
the insurgents has been signed.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
A warning Agninst Bad Literature


Having started right, care should be
had that the mothers efforts are not
checkmated by some vapid, sentimental
and weak-minded servant or nurse girl.
Good reading should be furnished serv-
ants, and no servant should be allowed
to bring into the home matters which
are unclean, immoral or criminal
Servants having care of children often
read or tell them trashy and sensational
stories which pique curiosity, arouse a
craving for the unreal and exaggerated
and familiarize the youthful mind with
details Of shocking crimes. These of-
fects are often produced by the nurses
taking children before shop windows,
news stands and bill boards containing
pictures of criminal and sensational
matters, and for the sake of keeping
them quiet allowing them to gaze upon
things which would not for one mo-
ment be tolerated in the home by the
parent. Native innocence is destroyed,
tastes are perverted, and the receptive
mind of childhood soon Graves these
unhealthy excitements.-Anthony Com
stock, in Chautauquan.
Evening journal., 1897-09-20
HE WAS sUPERsTlTloUs.
Especially When II Came TO Wearing
OpnI-Mounted Sewclry.

Especially when IL Came TO wearing
OpnI-Mounted 5ewelry.
He wore an opal for a ring and an
other for scarfpin. "Superstihous2"
he said. "I should say / am. The first
day 1 wore this ring / met Mr.. Hardup,
who had always before this run across
the street whenever he saw me APP
preaching. To my surprise, he stopped,
smiled, and extended his hand.
"By the way he remarked, isn't
there a little obligation between usT
Il replied stifiiy that there had been
for three years.
ut had passed my mind he said,
easily. 1t just occurred to me-
"With that he took out large wall
let and presented me with three bills
of large denomination. 1 tell you il was
ike finding the cash. / went to the Of
flee, and there was letter saying that
our mine, which with its constant as
sessments had been n nightmare, had
struck paying ore and that the stock
holders were in favor of selling out at
a great advance TO a syndicate. Ipicked
up paper, looked at the stock quota
tions, and saw that zinc had gone way
up. Telegraphed to my agent to sell my
stock, and was good gamer thereby.
Man came in and bought n lot in my
subdivision. First 1 had sold in six
months. Telegram came from Lansing,
supreme court had reversed the deci-
sion of the lower court in a case Of mine,
| and. by George, i was a winner Of a
| lonp-fought. obstinate case. Next week
an important event happened in the
family"
''I suppose it was a boy?" was sug-
/ gested.
"No, sir; two of 'em. 1 am the happy
father Of two as buXom, fat boys as
you ever saw. Raphaels cherubs aren't
in it with them. Superstitious about
opals? I should say am. Iwear them
every day."-Detroit Free Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
In The DISTRICT COURT.
THE CASE OF NARY LAMOUREAUX
HEARD THIS MORNING.
Trial Occupied the Attention Of the Court For
Several Hours, Being Non. n.Suited.

The case of Mrs. Mary Lanoureaux
against Frank Kohler, was tried in the
District Court this morning, and proved
the most racy hearing that has taken place
in Pawtucket for some time. The case
was one of trover and conversion.
Mrs. Lamoureaux claimed that the de-
fendant had taken two rings from her and
had failed to return the same. The value
of the rings was placed at Sl75. Kohler
also failed to return smoking set valued
at S25. Kohler was formerly boarder at
Mrs. Lamoureaux's house, but has of late
been stopping elsewhere.
The testimony of the defendant was in
tended to show that the plaintiff had
promised to marry the defendant, and that
the articles were given to him as presents
The case occupied the attention of the
Court until after II O'Clock, and resulted
in the plaintiff being non-suited.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
"PHILEMON AND BAUCIS."

Successful Entertainment Given Last Even
ing for Benefit of Day Nursery.
The entertainment given at the resi-
dence of DIR. Frank B. Fuller on High
street last evening for the benefit OF the
Pawtucket Day Nursery was largely at
tended, and those present were repaid by
hearing musical program OF great excel
lence, which was rendered under the di-
rection of William III. Arnold OF Provi-
dence.
The principal portion OF the program
was devoted to the opera of "Philemon
and Baucis," the cast being as follows:
Philemon, George A. Freeman; Baucis,
Miss Angela Marie Mulvey; Jupiter,
Stephen e. Hopkins; Vulcan, James
Hutchinson.
The opera was sung in a finished man
ner, the effort of Miss Mulvey being
warmly applauded. Between the acts of
the opera, Miss Margaret Ada Uglow rem
dered the aria from "Semiramide" in an
artistic manner. Il. Lindsey Cummings
also sang the Gondolier song. Judging
from the frequent applause the audience
were well pleased with the entertainment
Mrs. f. B. Thornton, President OF the
Day Nursery, was chairman of the COM
mittee I'm charge OF the entertainment.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
GRAND LODGE in SESSION.
STATE ORGANIZE TONS OF SONS
OF ST. GEORGE MEET.
The Financial and Membership Statements
We're Very Gratifying to the Members.

The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
of the Order Sons of st. George was held
yesterday afternoon and evening at Bea-
consfeld Hall in Providence. There were
delegates present from the various lodges
in the jurisdiction. Joseph Oxley repre-
sented Samuel Slater Lodge.
The report OF the Treasurer showed a
balance on hand Feb. 13, 1897, Of s124.79.
The committee on subordinate lodges re-
ported, showing the present number to be
IL, one having been lost by merging No.
294 with No. 1S4.
The membership statement was very en-
couraging, showing total of 1910 men,
bers at the present date.
The financial statement, showing a net
gain for the past year of $i35.73, was also
heartily received.
A nominating committee was appointed
to present a list of officers TO be elected at
the next meeting for the ensuing term.
During the afternoon reports were sub
mitted by the officers and special commit
tees, and addresses were delivered by sew
eral past presidents.
After a short recess for supper the order
convened again in the evening, when the
subject, ,"Exemplification of Secret Work, y
was discussed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
WAS PAID UNDER DURESS.
A SOMEWHAT CELEBRATED CASE
ON TRIAL IN u. S. COURT.
Affairs Of Cyrus Armstrong, Who Committed
Suicide, Being Aired in Court.

The case of Warren ID. Wesley, admins
traitor of the estate of Cyrus G. Armstrong,
was continued in the United States Court
of Providence this morning.
The suit was brought by the Admins
traitor of the estate of Armstrong to re-
cover the sum of $3.50, which it is claimed
was paid by the late Mr.. Armstrong to the
firm of M. Steinert and Sons Co., to make
up for what the firm claimed was short
age.
An investigation of the facts by the ad-
ministrator leads him to believe thaJ the
money was paid under duress. Armstrong
committed suicide at the Arlington in '95
The witnesses for the defence heard to-
day were Martin A. Ballou, William E.
Eccles, Henry s. Stewart, DR.. Edmund
Abbott and Warren ID. Wesley.
The testimony tended to show that the
books were inflated by the deceased at the
request of the firm, and that he had taken
no money, and that the only mistakes
made in the books were clerical errors.
The case will no doubt occupy the at
tention of the Court for several days.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
MASONIC TEMPLE
Corner Stone Will Probably
Be Laid April Is.
The Holy SepuIchre Commandery
Committee to Hold Meeting
This Evening For the Purpose OF Talking Over
Plans For the Occasion.

A meeting of the committee appointed
by Holy Sepulchre Commandery, Knights
Templar, to prepare for the ceremonies In
cident to the laying of the cornerstone OF
the new Masonic Temple building, on the
part of the Commandery, will be held this
evening.
1t Is the intention to lay the corner stone
on or about April 10, although just what
form the ceremonies will take, has not
yet been definitely settled upon.
Some of the members favor big demon
stration of the different Masonic bodies of
this city and vicinity, while many others
are in favor OF postponing any large dem
onstration until the occasion of the dedi-
cation.
Architect Walker is confident that the
building will be i'm readiness for the de0i-
cation exercises the middle OF September.
In order to do this the work will have to
be rapidly pushed forward.
The contractors are doing some lively
execution at present and will push matters
more expeditiously with better weather
conditions.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
Mayor Davis Affixes His
Signatureto the Document
To Light the Streets For a Term
of Five Years.
The New Contract With Pawtucket Electric
Company Will Date From March !.

Mayor Davis this morning signed the
contract with the Pawtucket Electric Com
pany for the lighting of the city. The
contract is to run for five years. The num-
ber of lights to be furnished by the COM
pany is $50, and the contract specifies that
the lights shall be of 315 volts, as shown
by the indicator at the power house, and
BOG at the light.
The price called for by the contract is
s112.5 for the lights to be run all night,
and $3.50 for those which are shut off at
O'Clock in the morning. The signatures
necessary to make the contract valid have
all been affixed with the exception of
Councilman Gill, who was absent this
morning. AS soon as he signs the docu-
mentit will be valid and in effect.
The contract provides for 80 divided arc
lights, 1900 candle power, to burn all night
long, for the sum of s112.50 per light per
year, and for 200 divided arc lights, 200
candle power, to burn until O'Clock or as
long as the best carbons will last, for $3.50
per light per year-moonlight schedule, to
burn not less than 800 nights per year.