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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02
ATKINSON REFUSES TO ACT
And H. S. Perry Must Die on
the ScaffoId.
A WIFE'S MOST PITIFUL PLEA
To Spare the Life of Her Protector Availed
Nothing Atlanta's Building Boom
Some Goober Grabblings.

| Special to The Age-Harald f-'-fi-fi-.'
Atlanta, Ga, Sept 1--Nothirg save
the hand of THE Almight can save H.
S. Perry from death on the scaffold,
Governor Atkinson has absolutely refus-
ed to interfere, and the law must take
it's course. The decision of the governor
is commanded by many, but there are
some who 1asl that he should have
commuted his sentence to life imprison-
ment.
The scene when the wife of the DOOM
ed man inerceded with the governor was
a most dramatic one and those who ware
| witnesses thereto say they will never for
get it to their dying day.
After having pleaded for an hour with
the executive without receiving amy en-
couragement the desperate wife and
motshr threw herself at his feet and
clutched the governor about the knees
in desperate, half demoniaca cal manner
and loudly begged for the life of her hus-
band. The governor though moved desp-
ly by the pleadings of the woman, kept
his counsel as to what he would do and
she was Led away broken hearted
Both Perry and his victim, Lanisr had
many friends in Atlanta, and opinion
seems divided as to the action of the
govrnor in refusing to act in the mat
ter of communication. The fact that the
wife of the doon1sld man was not al
lowed to appear on the stand seems to
have had its effect on some. They claim
that had she been allowed to testify the
verdict Of the jury would have been diff
ferent.
Mrs. Perry stoutly claims that she
was outraged by Lanier, though his dy-
ing declaration rsfutes the charge. In
her appeal to Governor Atkinson, Mrs.
Perry said that If her husband died ne
would die to protect her and her children.
This seemed to betoken something not
brought out ait the trial, but yet not pre-
sented to the governor. There remains
but few days ere the sentenc of the
law viii be carried out, and there are
some who still feel that executive clem-
ency will be forthcoming.
tbs morning Perry sent letter 20 Gov.
Atkinson, in which was request that
he visit the condemned man in his cell,
Stating that he desired an opportunity
to give some phases off the case which, in
his opinion, the governor had not thor
oughly understood The governor 1t is
understood, declined to grant the request,
feeling that all facts in the case had been
sustained.
THE convict question will be aired in the
courts 1t Is said there are 800 or more
convicts now employed in private camps
contrary to law, and Gov. Atkinson will
order contempt proceedings against
judges for failure to see that the penalties
imposed on convicts are not properly en-
forced. The laws of the state prohibit
the leasing of convicts to private pauti=s
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Tillman Did 1t.

Columbia, s. c., Sept. Full returns of
yesterdays senatorial election came in
slowly. THE latest reports show McLau-
rims majority to be 1856 on n total vote
reported of $4,000. Evans has S,s25 and
Irby 4,7SS. The total vote cast may not
exceed $4,000, and McLaurin's majority
conceded his defeat, and blamed TillmAn
for confushing the minds of the voters
as to McIJaurin's position on the tariff.
Irby. who is at his home in Laurens
tonight. declared that Tfasman had lied
10 Inn and made threats of personal vio-
lepce Il they should meet. .-s.Ii.s
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THE SUDDEN RETURN HOME
Of Minister Hatch and Call For Law
makers to Convene
GIVES TONE TO. THE STATEMENT
Majority Favor Ratifying the Treaty-Korgan
and Quay Expected at Honolulu Next
Week-WI Mckinley Cor
vene Congress Soon2

San Francisco, Sept 1.-The steamer
Australia, from Honolulu direct, arrived
today with the following Hawaiian ad
vices:
Francis NJ. Hatch, minister to Wash
ington, arrived Aug. IA, with special in
formation, which will demand the prompt
attention of both deputies and the senate,
and a notice has been sent to the mem
bers of the latter body calling them to
meet in extra session Sept 6, to consider
the question. Meanwhile Minister Hatch
is in almost constant consultation with
President Dole and his cabinet.
The lawmakers will be asked to rat
ify the annexation treaty recently signed
in Washington, and as majority of the
members favor action the measure will
be rushed right through.
The reason for an extra session of the
senate is matter for conjecture, and
much curiosity is evinced. One senator
is authority for the statement that Min
lister Hatch received word from Presi-
dent Mckinley that he had resolved to
CALI congress in session two months ear
lier than usual for the purpose of dispos-
ing of the treaty before the regular ses-
sion, and this thoroughly appears to find
favor with other senators.
Another matter to be considered by
the Hawaiian senate is that of render
ing assistance to the executive in unrav-
cling the Japanese muddle, as 1T is said
that Japans acceptance of the offer Of
arbitration is so vague that the presi-
There are rumors of split in the cabinet
over the question, and 1t is said that
the intervention of the senate is required
to prevent an open rupture.
The Hawaiian Star created a sensation
by the publication of a scheme alleged
to have been backed by the sugar trust
to block action. 1t is said that call has
been made for a mammoth demonstra-
tion Sept. IA against closer political un-
ion with the United States.
Senators Morgan and Quay are expected
to arrive from the United States on Mon
day, and the aim of the anti ti-annextior-
lists is to impress them with the feeling
upon the island.
The United States steamship Benning-
ton arrived from San Diego Aug. "a, al ter
a runof line days, and the Marion is pre-
pared to leave cm the oath for Mare Island.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02
.LUETGERT'S TRUSTY TALKS
Placed Caustic Potash in the
Middle Vat.
A REDDISH BROWN STUFF
Containing Particles of Bone and Flesh Found
Some Time Later Beside the Vat
The Watchman's Testimony.

Chicago Sept. but two witnesses
were on the stand in the Luetgert trial
today and when the court adjourned the
evidence of one of them was not COM
pleted and will be resumed tomorrow. The
first witness was Frank Biak, the watch
man of the factory, who was on the
stand yesterday, giving his direct evil
deince and today hne was turned over
to the defense for cross examination
His testimony was in the main unshaken,
although the defense drew from him the
fact that it was by no means an unusual
thing for Luetgert to be around the fac
tory at ali hours of THE night He said
in his direct examination that he thought
Luetgert was acting in suspicious man
uer ON the night of the alleged murder,
and today said that he was in a posi-
tion from which he could have seen ev-
erything Luetgert did at the vat ON the
night the murder was said to have taken
place, but did not look at him.
The other witness was Frank Odorof-
sky, an emp,oye of the factory who plac-
ed the caustic-potash in the vat ON the
order of Lueitgert. He had been work.
ing around the watts for long time, but
ever seen any caustic potash in the fac
tory
Odorofsky said he broke up the caus-
tic-potash and under Luetgert's direc-
tions put it in the middle vat. The wit
ness then told what he saw in the base
mention Monday morning, May 3. Be-
side the middle vat was a mass of red
dish brown stuff which had overflowed
from the vat and had been carried part
of the way toward the sewer opening in
the floor. The stuff had an offensive
smell, the witness said, and was Shiny
and greasy. Near the vat were three
doors which had been taken from the
smoke houses near by. Two of these
doors were smeared with the same sub
stance as though they had been on the
top of the vat and the contents of the
vat had been filled up against the door.
H. said he put a quantity of the stuff
on a shovel and examined 1t carefully.
In 1t he could see small pieces of bone
and what appeared to be particles of
flesh. Odorofsky said Luetgert ordered
him to remove the stuff from the floor
and the vat, which he did and the sau-
sage maker then told him to take it out
into the yard and scatter it all over ths
yard.
'I took 1T out into the yard seid the
witness, 'fbuIt did not scatter IL around.
Instead, dumped 1t in one place and tut
some dirt over it,"
The witness said that after the police
began their investiga tions Of the case
he showed them where he had had placed
the material from the vat AMI they took
part of it away.
Odorofsky said the fuel used IN the
smokehouse furnace was sawdus and
the furnace was cvleaned On Thursday
before the 1st of May.
Luetgert then directed that new sup
ply of sawdust be placed m the furnace
and This was dome.
When court adjourned for the day
Odorofsky was still on the witness stand
and his testimony win be conc.udsf re-
hiotiVWs L,-.~-.-h - Ii ase.:s. ~ sSh-4
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agents within the territory of the United
States.
Fifth That the municipal laws. which
in themselves or by reason Of the meth
od of their administration by municipal,
judicial or executive officers prevent the
c5nyrmnAtion OF hostile enterprises
against a friendly na ton 1an furnish 10
jusltihca tion or extenuatton for any inter
nStional wrong or damage against su n
friendly nation.
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they win be lost in the vast country when
shey spread out to prospect. Not more
than 500 ofthem will strike nine. When
they Go strike pay gravel their fortune
viii be made. In years to come, when a.
the sacrifice of human life and energy, the
treasures of this great land are located,
THE wealth of the north will be some
thing beyond comprehension
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More Trouble For Vic

Madras, Sept. IAN outbreak is re-
ported among the Moplahs or fanatcal
Mollanmedans of the Marabar coast II
has not yet assumed serious proportions.
lMalabar is district of India. in the Mad
ras presidency, and on the west coast of
India, but the term Walahar coast is
also applied to the west coast Of India
in general
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-09-02
Caught In "A SqualI

Assategue Island Va, Sept. 1.-The
schooner Henry Finch, from Norfolk to
New York, with lumber, was caught IN q
squall night before last off Winter Quar-
ters. Her jibs were blown away and
main sails split. The Finch surned back
for Assateague for repairs and sailed to-
day.
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Presidential Appointments

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE president has
appointed Mr.. Henry Demas as collector
of customs for the district If New On
leans, La.
Ella M. Henry has also been appointed
postmaster at Elberton, Ga.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-04
BULLET-PROOF CLOTH.
Successful Test of Monks Invention
Dogs Life Saved.

CHICAGO, July 3.-Bullet-proof cloth
saved the life of a dog. The animal was
taken to the Chicago College of Surgery
to be shot at. The cloth, invented by CAST
mir Zeglen, the monk, shielded the dog
from the bullets. and the shaggy coated
little quadruped went away as fris1ily as
he came, Notwithstanding the fact that
two bullets of forty-four caliber were fired
at him at distance of ten feet from a
long barreled revolver. The first shot
struck him exactly in a place to break his
backbone. He covered from it, but when
the least degree sore. At the second shot
the dog yelped once, but was uninjured.
Casimir Zeglen witnessed the shots which
were nred by Lieut.. Stanislaus de Cowen
Sarnecki, the Austrian soldier, who is
the invention. This was the first living oD-
ject on which the bullet-proof cloth had
been tested, and Lieutenant Sarnecki was
so much elated that he Rugged the dog
with joy. Then he announced that as soon
as another piece of the clorh, which was
being made, was compete it would be tied
over the breast of a living man and bullets
fired at it. The living human target will
be shot at in the dissecting room in two
weeks. He is a German. resident in the
vicinity of Stanislaus Church to which
brother Zeglen is attached. His name mas
not been revealed. He does not want to die
Sarnecki says, but he believes the cloth will
is willing to make the test. Already two
presidents of South American republics
have written for samples of the bullet
proof cloth and measurement blanks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-04
CHICAGO'S MYSTERY.
CycIer Nelson's Assailant Not Yet
FOund-NTrs. StapIes's Appeal.

CHICAGO, July 3.-The police are con-
WINGED that both Charles b. Nelson for
merly of Cadillac. Mich, the bicyclist who
was shot in Washington Park, Thursday
night, and his companion, Mrs Margaret
Staples know who was the assailant, not
withstanding the fact that Nelson has made
a sworn statement to the contrary. In this
statement Nelson swore that Mrs. Staples
did not shoot him, but the police are not
satisfied with this. Mrs. Staples, according
to her own admission, is a morphine user,
and her conflicting stories of the affair may
be attributed to this. She is still detained
at the Hyde Park police station.
To-day she told the police of an incident
which she says happened in Washington
Park two weeks ago, and which the police
think may afford a cleW as to who did the
shooting. one evening while she was rid
ing her bicycle in Washington Park near
where Nelson was shot a tall man, wearing
a dark suit of bicycle clothes and q dark
blue cap, approached her and tried TO per-
suade her to talk to him. She says she re-
fused and dismounting from her wheel
threatened TO call a policeman unless he de-
sisted and left her alone. The man, who
she says was almost as dark as negro
then rode away. saying he would get even
with her Although Mrs. Staples $ descrip-
ton of this man does not resemble that Of
the man who is said to have called at her
apartments soon after she had left with
Nelson, Thursday evening, the police have
find out more about the incident.
The physicians attending Nelson have
given up all hope of his recovery. At the
Chicago Hospital this afternoon Mrs. Sta
pies. on her knees and with her arms
around Nelson's neck, begged him TO tell
the crowd of policemen, doctors and nurses
who surrounded his cot who 1t was shot
him. For Gods sake tell the people who 1t
was and make them release ME from. jail
Tell them anyway that you know / have no
knowledge of who it was and that l am not
TO blame" Both t3elson ana Mrs. Staples
were crying as she pleaded with him. but
all the patient could say was that ne did
not know who shot him.
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is always difficult for the friends and
neighbors of the victim to brook the law s
delays. That particular offense will grow
less, frequent in every State as the lower
ranks of it's population advance in educa-
ton and in that power of self-restraint
which education gives. The law of evolu-
ton is at work on the Southern negro.
With the facilities for schooling which the
laws everywhere extend to him, the race
must be steadily and gradually elevated.
They need the sense. of personal dignity
and the capacity of approaching it in
others. When these come the occasion of
lynching will disappear
Meanwhile, ought not the doctrine of
self-restrsint to be pressed more strongly
also on the white man as a vital element
in political society? There is more than
one passion to be kept down. That for
vengeance is as imperious as any, but in
organized governments it must give way
to judicial restriction, or the main purpose
of government fails. Let public sentiment
and that means the eWspaper-Stand by
the sheriff who tries officially to shield his
prisoner from the lynchers. when personal
ly, perhaps he would be glad to be one of
them Such q man is a true hero. and there
would be more of them if they felt sure of
the support OF the press.
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How NobIesviIIe Celebrated.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, July 3.-lndepend-
ence day was a great jubilee in this city
to-day The city was beautifully deco
rated. The days exercises began at $50
o'clock with the bicycle races. In the
fourteen-mile handicap race there We're
eight starters, the finish being: Otto Ed
wards first, Walter Walls second VIII
Evans third Stultz, of louisville, fourth
Time, 1900
The time of the winner was slow on ac-
count of the condition of the road and the
great number of turns to be made. The
finish was very exciting. The parade under
the command of Maj. ". S. Wainwright
was imposing, the lodges of this city, the
State Guards of Sheridan, the G.. A. X. and
three bands taking part This afternoon at
the Second ward school yard Department
Commander James S. Dodge addressed a
large crowd of old soldiers and citizens.
Mr. f. Z. Neal ex-Department Com
mander Caylor and others also spoke. At
2 o'clock the Sheridan company of State
militia gave an exhibition drill on the pub
lie square. The celebration closed tonight
with a band concert by the combined bands
of Noblesville, Lapel and Carmel, under
the direction of William II. Lebo, and nre-
works. On account of the extreme not
weather and the fact that farmers are
right in the midst of the hay and wheat
harvest the crowd was not as large as an
ticipated.
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Driven to Commit Forgery.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.-Richard T
Board. who has been held for trial before
the Superior Court of Alameda county for
Joe Blackburn, of Kentucky. ana his ia
Their was for thirty years clerk of the
United States Circuit Court OF Kentucky
Board was for many years a deputy under
his father. Mrs. Board ascribes the mis-
fortune Of her husband ana herself to her
sister. Mrs j. +. Eyrne and Mrs Florence
Blythe-Hinckley. She says she was brought
from England to help make the battle for
the Blythe millions; that in the days when
the heirs and her relatives We're impover-
ished she became a common servant in
their kitchen, and that now in their hour
of prosperity she is cast aside. She de-
clares her husband was driven by necessity
TO commit forgery. He offers no defense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-04
SOUTHERN LYNCHINGS.
Judge Simeon Baldwin Discusses the
Cause and Remedy.

ATLANTA, Ga. July 3.-Judge Simeon
Baldwin. chief justice or the Supreme
Court OF Connecticut, and ex-president Of
the American Bar Association, who has
been attending the meeting of the Georgia
Bar Association at Warm Springs, in a
signed statement in the Atlanta Journal
to-day gives his views on lynching, the
prevention of which monopolized the assoc
Citations discussions Judge Baldwin says
Il would say that believe the causes Of
lynch law lie pretty deep down in the hu-
man heart. Crimes OF personal violence
and indignity committed by the strong
against the weak will always arouse q
spirit of resentment against the offender
that Is impatient for his immediate punish
ment and in the case OF one such crime it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-04
Actnr RntcIine,s Cnse.

CHICAGO. July 3--Actor z. j. Radcliffe
who is wanted in New York under AN in
dictment charging him with assaultlng his
wife, surrendered to the sheriff to-day He
made application before Judge Goggin for
a writ of habeas corpus and secured it. The
case was continued until next Thursday
Radcliffe being released on 5000 bail. He
which he was arrested does not state that
an Indictment has been found against him
in New York, and further that the prosecu-
ton In New York for assault is the result
of personal malice and a desire to black
him
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Huntington's Police Board Row.

Special to the InCianapOIls Journal.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. July 3.--Informa-
ton was filed in the Circuit Court late this
afternoon by the prosecuting attorney
doubly charging ex-Policemen Ross, Brady,
Stewart and Reilly with violation of the
old and new police laws. Under the old
law the charge is usurpation of Office and
under the new interrupting and interfering
with the official duties of the board of po-
lice commissioners. Warrants have been
placed in the hands of the sheriff for the
arrest of the eX-policemen, who refuse to
turn over their equipments, books, records,
etc. to the board of police commissioners
after receiving legal notice of their sus-
pension from the force. The outcome is
awaited with interest.
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s6,O17,OOO Revenue Collected.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July 3-The total
revenue collections for this district for the
fiscal year ending June 80 amounted to
$6017,000, which is nearly a million more
than ever before collected in one year in
this district OF the total perhaps So, 300 600
came from the tax on spirits. The Indiana
distillery here has been grinding from 1900
product had been tax paid in this district
the total collections would have been fully
81 600 more, as spirits on which that
amount of taxes would lie collected were
shipped from here in bond 1t is thought
the $6,017 900 will place the Terre Haute
amount of revenue collections among the
districts in the country. The Indiana dis
tillery has stopped grinding for the summer
season,
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WATSON SCORES TOM REED.
Cutting Remarks in His Speech at
Lebanon Yesterday.
indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LEBANON, Ind, July 3-The Fourth of
July was celebrated here to-day under the
auspices of the local lodge of Red Men. A
crowd estimated at five thousand was pres
ent. The address of the day was delivered
by Hon. James E. Watson, of Rushville.
During his remarks while considering the
Cuban question he took occasion to say
that although he was of the same political
faith as Tom Reed speaker Of the House
of Representatives, he wanted to place
himself on record as opposed to the speak
er's course in thwarting the will of the peo-
pie by sitting all measures for the indie
pendence of Cuba. He undertook to say
that the action of Speaker Reed was an
Outrage" and should not be tolerated
His remarks Were vigorously applauded.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich, July 3-CoL
Snyder, Nineteenth United States Infantry
stationed at Detroit, has been here a couple
of days under orders from the War Depart
ment inspecting the historic Fort Mack
mac and making an estimate of what it
will cost to renovate the tort and buildings
to fit them for occupancy again by troops.
This is a primary step looking toward the
REIMBURSEMENT of the fort to the United
States government in accordance with an
offer of the Legislature to return the fort
for this purpose. The War Department has
the matter under consideration, but cannot
act until Colonel Synders report Is re-
ceived, as the first requisite for such action
is an appropriation by Congress-
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STecial to che indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, July 3-The Dem
ocratic nominee for Congress, Marion Grit
fifth, opened the campaign at WestDort last
evening There were about one hundred
persons out to hear him. He made one of
his old-tinne speeches, and tried to inform
his hearers that he was for free silver and
were even more Populistic than those of
the Populist candidate, U. NJ. Browder. He
c tij money couia not De borrowed IN
money to loan He did not know that this
was true of Decatur. but supposed it was.
The individual deposits of the three banks
of Grecnsburg aggregate sou, GOO, and have
materially increased since McKinley's cleo