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Evening journal., 1897-10-21
NINETY coNvlcTs EAT MELONS
Remarkable Scene Witnessed in "A
Georgia Field.

Remarkable Scene Witnessed in n
Georgia Field.
There were 90 happy negroes wear
ing the stripes of convicts in Georgia
one day recently.
All their happiness was caused be-
cause Deputy Sheriff G. p. Trimble has
big heart, and also big watermelon
patch.
Mr.. Trlmble's watermelon patch is
situated in East Point, and for some
days a squad of 90 negro convicts has
been working on the road that runs by
the forbidden fruit. For days the song
that the poor devils would sing to the
rafting of their chains was something
about the inferiority of all the fruits
of the earth compared TO the water
melon, ending with the plaintive
chorus:
"Oh. gimme, oh, gimme, / really wish
you would, dat watermelon groin on
de vine"
The other day their song was an
swered. 1t was raining and they could
not work, and Mr.. Trimble ordered
Capt. Duncan, who has charge of them,
TO turn them in and let them eat their
fill. Capt. Duncan knew better than to
turn 90 hungry conyicts right INTO n
field of melons, for he wanted to save
the vines, and he knew that they would
ent vines and all, so he selected several
Of the TRUSTEES and sent them up to
the field with a big two-horse wagon.
Those trustes knew what they had to
do, and il one wagon ever had load
of melons that one did. When IL rolled
into camp there was a kind of lull that
comes before a storm, only moment
for the melon-hungry negroes to grasp
the situation, and then the massacre
began.
There were no knives to cut them up
with. There were no dainty slices like
one sees in boarding house. 1t was
like q swarm of locusts turned loose in
n grain field. There was one long swish
and n swush, blur OF red, n universal
grunt of satisfaction and the wagon
was on the way back 70 the field for
more.
Oliver Twist wasn't in II when IT
came to calling for more with these
| hungry cOnNlttS. Nnen Int wagon
came back with 200 or 300 more the
melons that had gone before had been
forgotten and the second onslaught be-
gan. 1t was more stubborn and a lit
tie longer, but the victory was just as
complete.
Old negroes that had not tasted bit
of the red fruit since last year would
grab melon. give IL one affectionate
hug, and then let us draw n curtain
over the scene. No mortal man could
tell where the negro begun and the
melon left Off. The rinds went the
same way that the meat did, and there
were enough seed swallowed to give
the whole United States appendicitis
If properly distributed.
When the last reports were received
the wagon was still making trips tc
the patch. and Mr.. Trimble's melons
were Disappearing at the rate of about
90 n minute.
In spite of the recent investigation
of the convicts. there are at least 9I
OF them in the state whose condition
has been very much improved already
and there were 90 of them who went Il
sleep swearing that BOSS Trimble h
was q good white man." and thinking
that being n convict was not so bp'
after all.-Atlanta journal.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
sherln Martina Answer.

HARRISBURG. Oct. 21.-Sheriff Mar
tin of Luzerne county was in Harris
burg yesterday with his attorney,
George S. Ferris, 20 confer with Gov
ernor Hastings, who was unavoidably
hbsent. The executive wrote 70 the
Sheriff recently, asking for a statement
OF the shooting at Lattlmer TO be used
by Secretary OF State Sherman in max
ing reply to the Austrian government.
which has instructed its minister at
Washington 10 get all the details Of the
AFFAIR. The sheriff has prepared a state
ment giving his part OF the story, which
win be submitted TO the governor in
confidence on his return from Philadel-
phia. He declines 20 make public the
document through fear the opposition
might use II 10 advantage In the trial
of the sheriff and his deputies for muir
der. The statement in brief recites that
the sheriff and his deputies We're in the
discharge OF their duty as public ofli-
cials when the shooting occurred.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
LTa AoEPHALoUsE : RoosTERs.s
bemonstratedT That the eBarnyArd Mon
2 nrch Cnn Ihvn without a Hend.

Demonstrated That the Barnyard mon-
p arch Cnn Live without n Head.
1t was once thought impossible that
a human being could live and walk
with broken neck, and perhaps still
more doubted that o rooster could live,
stand and be fed after the hatchet had
severed its head from the body But
such are the real hard facts, says For
est and Stream. The phenomenal
rooster was exhibited some years ago
in Huntington, w. Va. The exhibitors
said they got the fowl from farmer
who had decapitated il, after which it
got upon it's feet. However this may
be, the headless, living rooster was not
a deception. 1t was fed through a
tube inserted In IT'S throat 1t is obvi-
Gus that the farmers stroke was lit
tie too high, and that n portion of the
back brain still remained, and partial
" performed its functions. How long
the fowl lived ! did not hear. Ono
thing is certaiD-he died game"
A negro, seeing millions In it," then
experimental on the gallinnceOus
tribe, and succeeded in turning out u
/ fair duplicate of the aforesaid acephal-
Gus curiosity (for whom L made u pic
ture of the rooster with which to adyer-
tise), and he started ON tour of ex-
hibition. lie returned not long after
and told me he was doing well. and
could have made some money at de-
capitating roosters for other parties
who wanted them for exhibition, but
that he was prevented by the autheri-
ties, upon the accusation OF cruelty.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
Harrl.on 70 speah Dor van WOE.

CHICAGO. oct. 2l.-Mayor Harrison
will speak I'm New York city on the
evening OF Oct. 2S in the interest of
Judge Van Wyck. the Tammany candi-
date for mayor Mayor Harrison will
be accompanied by nearly every mem-
Der OF his cabinet. including Superin-
tendent OF Public Works McGann. Cor
poration Counsel Thornton, Superin-
tendent of Police Kipley and OIL In
spector Robert Burke. The party win
leave here on Wednesday. the 27th inst.
returning the following Sunday
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
THE sUsQUEHANNA NOT COMING

The handsome steam yacht Susque
hanna, belonging to Joseph Stickney,
Of New York, which was TO have ar
rived here for repairs and Wintering
at the wharves of her builders, the Har-
Ian and HollihgswOrth Company, will
not be here this year. Mr.. Stickney has
engaged Winter quarters for her at
Twenty-third street docks, South
Brooklyn. Salmon Stavard William
Washington arrived at his old home
here yesterday, but will return to the
Susquehanna next week.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
TRUSTED TO THE CARRIER.
Letters with Queer Addrcsses FInst
Their Destination.

Letters with Queer AddrcsBcs fimd
Their Destination.
"It is wonderful how much conf
dence people have IN a letter carriers
ability to deliver letters" said letter
carrier to Star reporter. Every often
we have ALTERS TO deliver with scarcely
any address atall, and evenythatimper-'
feet If they manage. however. to get
the number of the house and the'street
right we can generally do the rest. it
matters not how the names are spelled,
or even II they have been left off alto
gether. In other instances the names
are all right. but thereiis no address.
In nine cases out of ten such letters
reach their destination. though they
are often somewhat delayed. had n
letter q few daysago which illustrates
my idea, IL was addre ssed TO n public
wagon stand, 10 be delivered TO the
driver of q. gray'horEe with a covered
furniture wagon, the wagon being
painted green II wnsNthe last word
that secured the delivery, for IL hap
pens there ore three Write horses
which are usually on that stand, but
there was only one green-painted
wagon. The laughabbe part of it was
that theletter was marked Immediate.
visited that.standfthree times during
the day, and, though white il orses were
in evidence each time was there. the
green-painted wagon,did, not.0how up
until my last trip I delivered the let
ter. IL was an oiner'for the dhiver TO
move some furniture. Another letter
/ once delivered was equally bhndly nd-
dressed, II was addressed to- Mr.
who owns two Spitz dogs, ore n yellow
and the other n gray In q II ote on the
back -of the envelope. addres sed TO the
letter carrier the informa ton was
given that theaname had slipped the
mind of the writer, %slt thaib the mar
withthe dogs'was knowwtotale carrier
1t happened that. I did know the man
and had ofte n seen him witb&his dogs
but he lived two miles fromIny route
though he very frequerrly came
through it, visiting his son. who liveC
in my dist rict. He got his issietter."-
| Washingto n Star.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
postmnsters AnnoInted.

WASHINGTON, oct. 2l.-The ap-
pointments OF fourth class postmasters
yesterday We're; New YorK-EurelSa.
Charles Curry; Lake Pleasant. Edgar
Cali: South Hllbrook. Irving c. jones.
Pcnnsylvania-Black Gap. James swe-
ncy. Dauphin, W. c. Riffert; Linden
Hall. ]. H. Ross; New Richmond. u. r.
Kingsley; Carversville, John w. Pow
ell; Silverdale, A. NJ. Geisenger.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
Eupeoted Fire TO Helm Him Out,

WINDSOR. N. s.. Oct. 21.-John Nc
Intyre, a shoemaker, was arrested yes
terday on a charge Of incendiarism, II
being alleged that he set fire to the
house in which he lived while the big
conhagration was In progress Sunday
morning. He had his furniture well
insured. and II is thought he took ad-
vantage OF the great connagration 10
fire his house. The act was discovered
and the house saved
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

ITCHING PILES.-Dr Agnew's Oint-
ment is proof against the torments OF
Itching Piles. Thousands Of tostimon-
ials Of cures effected By It's use. No
case too aggravating or too long stand
ing for it to soOthe. comfort and cure.
It cures in from TO nights. 30
ccnts.-S1. Sold by Miller Drug Com
panv. z02 Market street; n. B. Dan
forth, Market and Second streets.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
mnae his Pile.

"Yes," ssaid the Francisco business
man. II made my fortune cut of Klon-
dixie"
'Dig IA out9"
''Not iby a darn sightl Isold outfits
TO the, geezers who were'goRng up TO
dig philadelphia North Apnerican.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
Good-By.

81 And 81 impossible TO express my
self ? stammered the swell youth from
the, city.
"Never'mdnd the express. An accom-
IN odatiou train leaves In 20iminutes,' .
q nswered the fair country tmaiden.-
'1etroi. Free Press.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
professor craf.s nno,n,oa

= BOSTON. Oct 21.--rhe corporation OF
the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
noioey yesterday elected Professor
James NJ. Crafts to succeed the lato
General Francis A. Walker as presi-
dent Of the institute.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

The people Of Nevada, as a rule, do
not take sugar in theirs but their
Senator Jones has been in Washington
so long that he has got into anti-Ne-
yada habits.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

All in prices to suit any taste
from 25c. to So so Good
blacks are always good.
In preparing your stormy
weather outfit don't overlook
a Macintosh They are here
of the very best for Misses
and Ladies
Misses Macintosh of blue
serge hni'h. rubber lined and
with one cape are very fine for
So IS. All siz' S
Ladies Macintosh of blue
and black ,erge finish and plaid
Innings "ilh 'wn capes and in
laid vNv,i llr. arc The best
we ever Ia Il tar SIS All sizes.
The same Iined throughout
with b'ue silk lining for So so
We h we had a large sale on
those ell CANT Knit Shirts
more will be here in a day or
so, but in The meantime we
still have a few at so cents.
ST., $L2s and s. 90 in a fail
selection of colois.
The new wrapper lllnneIs
are here in the most beautiful
combinations of printing and
colorings. SUE to please and
look twice the price we ask.
I21sc. per yard.
Special for Saturday
1900 yards good quality
bleached yard wide Muslin at
A.. per yard
Utica Sheets, 2H yards wide
with two-inch hem and 215
yards long, 4Sc. each-cheapeI
than you can buy the Muslin
and make them.
500 Pillow Cases, made ol
good quality muslin, size 22N
"a with 2.inch hem, for G
cents each.
1000 var Is bleached Pillow
Case muslin, AZ inches wide
8 cents per yard
WM u CHI ADD g 20
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

The person who started the report
that Bismarck's' brain IS the lgest
'kEain of any man in the world evi:ently
Sc u Emperor William ana the ole
10 go at it again.-AIbaU5 Journal
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
Fencing ana AbSent-Mindedness

Fencing is an exercise recommended
to maidens who lack self-control. There
is no doubt it teaches agility and de-
velops physical gr0ces. 1t might prove
cure of Observation-Disclosures II that
complaint survives an age OF bicycles
and trolley. In town. at least. one
must keep ones wits from wandering
and never become so absorbed in
thought that one forgets the dangers
Of street crossing. Truly the day Of
the "absent-minded" is over; the sun
went down on it when pneumatic tires
were introduced.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
MIDDLETON-vINCENT.-On Oc.ob'

MIDDL N-VlNCENT-O &C .obeI
20, at No. sol Franklin street, by Rev,
John France, Fred A. Middleton and
Mary S. Vincent, all of this city.
THOMPSON N-BRUSH.-At Asbury NJ
Il. parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street
on Wednesday, October 20, 1897 by
Rev. Ezra Tinker LII. d., William II
Thompson, Jr., to Miss Edna b
Brush, all of Wilmington, Delaware
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

NObby For stylish Young
men. Black, blue,
Short brown and drab.
Smooth Kerseys
OvercOats strap seams; lap
seams and full
backs-$1O, $12 and $l5. More
style for the money than is usual
in ready-made coats, but these
are from a lot Of coats made up
to special order, and our Over
coat maker gave us what we
wanted from them for immedi-
ate delivery. A short, stylish
all-wool Black Cheviot Silk
Lined Fall Overcoat for S12;
Italian lined, $40. You could
not have one made for twice the
money to look any better.
Stout and regular sizes. New
Top Covert Goats in again
to-day; young mems sizes 81,
SIS and $40. A new extra
quality and finish at $l2 and
SIS, the new proper cut, very
short and full back.
Open evenings.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
6thand Market, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
PENNsYLVANIA RAILROAD sP

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD SPE-
CIAL EXCURSIONS, SUNDAY
NEXT, OCTOBER "a.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for special excursions tc
Baltimore, Washington and Philadel-
phia next Sunday, 2ith, under same
conditions as those Of last Sunday.
Evening journal., 1897-10-21
WIN. B. SHARP
81 GO
Fourth and Market Sis

Our aSSortm"nt of Black
Dress Goods only include the
high grade blacks Low
grades and untrit d makes find
no lodgment here. Priestley's
celebrated blacks stand the
highest and very many of these
beautiful Black Dress Goods
will always be found in our
stock
We have just added a nice
assortment Of patterns in B ack
Novelties f'r IS and so cents
per yard which are The best
this season has afforded.
Popular and much sought
Black Dress Goods this season
aie
Evening journal., 1897-10-21

All in prices to suit any taste
from 25c. to 81 so Good
blacks are always good.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
watson vs.. Williamson, Admir-.

watson VS. hlllldulsOu, humr'
w. H. Watson vs.. j. T. William
son, admir-, ct al; Maury; Equity.
Gillespie, the intestate of William
son, and complainant Watson owned
two lots adjoining, and fronting the
same street in Columbia. Com
plainant alleged in his bill that in
the life time of Gillespie, complain
ant and Gillespie entered into an
oral contract whereby complainant
agreed to erect what was to be con-
sldered as a party wall. The wall
was to be built entirely on the land
of complainant, and Gillespie, whose
land was not touched by the wall,
agreed to pay complainant $25 for
the one foot of complaints lot, which
Gillespie's half of the wall would
rest on, and also agreed to pay COM
plainant 1851, which was one-half of
the cost of erecting the wall. The
bill was filed against the adminis-
traitor to recover these sums. A
demurrer was filed to the bill, on the
ground that the contract was con-
corning the sale of land, and was
therefore vOidable under the statute
of frauds because neither the con-
tract nor any memorandum or note
thereof had been reduced to writing
The Chancellor sustained the de-
murrer and dismissed the bill. The
Supreme Court is of opinion that the
Chancellor was clearly right in this
and the case was accordingly af-
| firmed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Ike SHORTS Philosophy.

De man dat wears a ragged coat
will take up arms in defense Nv his
country quick as de millionair.
Every man dat pulls his mustache
an looks at de groun' is neither a
philosopher nur financier.
Think what you please but don't
let de other Teller no your thoughts
Eff you wants man to go fur de
doctor at midnight fur de sake Nv
sweet charity get man dat lives
out in de sticks an bresh.
Some men dat hant been fru de
first reader expects you to make
Obeisance to UNI eff dey has few
dollars.
De low carroll NV de bird dat
sounds so sweet by starlight is de
trumpet NV some spirit warrior call
ing his soldiers home.
De hundreds NV rivers dat WIND
like streaks nv silver among de hills
are paths leading to de ocean.
De cry NV baby is a wall which at
tracts mothers ear more than roar.
ing cannon.
Shooting stars is de fiahwo'ks ny
de angels.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
GENERAL NEWS.

The negroes in Florida have been
undergoing a panic lately on ac-
count of the discovery of a spot on
the sun. They believe the judg-
ment day has come and have quit
work, abandoning themselves to
prayer and fasting. Under the in
fluence of this fear three negroes
near High Springs have confessed
that they murdered peddler who
disappeared about year ago.
Mingo county, w., Va. has a re-
markable record. 1t is young
county, and but few terms of court
have been held. There are not quite
1900 voters in the county, but there
are over one thousand criminal
cases to be tried, most of them on
indictments returned by the last
two grand juries.
A bill has been introduced in the
legislative assembly of North Dako-
ta, declaring it a misdemeanor for
any person to engage in a game of
foot ball, and providing fines of $40
to $50 for infractiOn of the law.
From three to twelve inches of
snow fell Sunday in North Texas.
Mr.. Charles G. Dawes, of Illinois,
has been rendered and has accepted
the future appointment of the Ma
tionaI Comptroller of the Currency.
Mr.. Dawes says he does not wish to
succeed Mr.. Eckels, the present in
cumbent, until the expiration of his
commission in 1898.
The Capitol at Harrisburg, Pa,
was destroyed by fire last Tuesday.
Most of the reliable archives were
destroyed. 1t was an old time struc-
ture, valued at about $200,OO0.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
OVER THE COUNTY

Cabinet photos, 81. 80 doz.at Young's.
p. H. Hilliard of Fly was in Nash
willie Monday and Tuesday.
w. P. Cant. Sr., returned this
week from five weeks visit to
Nashville.
Prof. n. NJ. Hogan Will take charge
of the high school at Campbell's
Station next Monday.
Mr.. w. P. Parham, ST., an aged
man living near Kedron, fell last
week and was badly, though not
dangerously hurt.
Mr.. 7. q. Parham, of Kedron, will
leave in few days for Atlanta, Ga,
to sell his sweet potato crop, which
consists of about 5000 bushels.
The ground hog saw his shadow
at noon last Tuesday, but the six
weeks of bad weather he lodged
back from, has not made its appear
ance yet.
Mr.. Felix Nelson, of the McCain's
neighborhOod, received telegram
last week from Tracy City, calling
him to that place to take position
in the mines.
"Relsek," our excellent Isom cor
respondent, comes back to the HER
AID fold this week. after quite a
lengthy absence. We give him a
hearty welcome.
Misses Brady and Emma Hobbs,
two of Campbell Stations most
charming young ladies, visited
friends and relatives on Blue Greek
last week.-Pulaski Citizen.
Persons wishing their address
changed, will please'say where from,
as we'll as where to; it is absolutely
necessary thatwe know your present
address, before we can make the
change to your new one. If
"Bonnyedaire's" letter from
"Stonecroft" was written on both
sides of the paper; and it went
where, for similar cause, thousands
have gone before.
1t was rather severe and a little
disagreeable while it lasted, but in
all it was only ten days, and that is
about all the winter we have had.
Think of the beautiful fall we had
and the delightful weather we are
now having.
Mr.. w. +. A. Shaw, Sr., one of the
oldest and most highly respected
citizens of the county, called in last
Monday to renew his subscription to
the HERALD. Eighty eight winters
have frosted his hair and dimmed
his eyes, but he is still energetic,
cheerful and happy.
Persons remitting by mail will not
receive receipts unless receipts are
requested. Notice the date on your
paper; if the date is changed your
remittance has been received
otherwise it has not, and you had
better begin to make inquiries. If
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Hilliard of the
Fly neighborhoOd, are rejoicing
over the birth of fine boy at their
house, which interesting event Oc-
Cured seven weeks ago. The
parents are deaf-mutes, and are
especially happy tnat their little
one can hear and crow as we'll as
anybOdy's baby.
The time for printing jack and
hOrse-bills is about here, and we
would like for our friends who have
anything to do in that line to re-
member that the HERALD Is better
prepared to get out their work than
any other printing establishment in
Columbia. If
Mr.. Will Ridley, the youngest son
of Col. J. w. S. Ridley, has been
critically ill with pneumonia for the
last several days, but yesterday his
physician, DR.. Wilkes, thought he
had passed the crisis and was i'm
proving. His very many friends
and the friends of his father devout-
ly hope that he may soon be entirely
| rponVnral
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
The Big Horse Sale For 1897.

The Breeders Sales Association
will hold their annual sale this year,
March 30 to April 2, at Nashville,
Tenn. The previous sales of this
Association have given the greatest
satisfaction to both buyer and seller
This sale is always well advertised
in the East as we'll as the South, and
a large number of buyers are always
present. Get your horses in good
condition and you are sure to gel
the top price for them-prices are
better now for good horses than fol
the past two years. The entries fol
this sale will close February 20
Write Mr.. w. o. Farmer, manager
at Nashville, for entry blanks. Ge'
your stock in early so as to get gOoC
position in Catalogue. 1t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
GAGE Is A DAISY.
So Says william j. Bryan, Commenting
on His Statement.

So Says william j. Bryan, Commenting
on His Statement.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, Feb. LIN
regard to the. statement sent cut last
night by the Associated Press giving
an interview with Lyman Gage, Mr..
Bryan said to-day:
"Mr. Gage is daisy. Greenbacks
should, he says, be retired and sill
yer purchased under the Sherman
act should be sold and Treasury
notes redeemed and cancelled. Then
we ought to have bank notes that
are redeemable only in gold. And
he also says the Government should
not act as warehouse for either
gold or silver. There is no doubt
about Mr.. Gage being daisy. l
wonder if he wouldn't like to in
augurate system by which We
would have to obtain his permits
sion each morning to live through
out the day?'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-05
Am Unc0nscionS Irony.

II never see that good old motto,
Honesty is the best policy" re-
marked Senator Sorghum, "without
being carried back to my bOyhood
days"
ut is grand old motto" replied
his friend-'one that it is we'll to
impress early in life"
"Yes. I'll never forget the time l
had to pay the smart boy of the
school cents and iackknife to
write that line in my cOpybook, sc
as to keep me from getting marked
down below the average in pen
manship. "-Washington Star.