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The age-herald., 1897-08-20
VENGEANCE EVEN ID DEATH
Tom Tolbert, the Noted MisSis--
 sippi Desperate. OUT OF THE PENITENTlA Where He Was Serving Two Ninety-Nine-Year Sentences -Swears He Will Kill All
 Of His Prosecutors.
Special to the Age-IIerald

Special to the Age-IIerald.
 Meridian, Miss, Aug. 19--Reports from Ksmper county this state, are to the effect that Tom Tolbert, a convict un- der TWO sentences of ninety-nine years each, one for murder and one for rape, who escaped from the penitentiary sev- eral weeks ago, has returned to the scene of his crimes.
 During his confinement Tolbert sw-ore that whenever he esca ped he intended to Kill two of the most prominent cf.izens in Kenlper county who were active in securing his conviction, and the fact that he is at large is causing thess, two, besides many others who were active in prosecuting him, many slecpless nights.
 Tolbert was a member of a hand of brothers who made life Q terror to the people of that section for many years before they were finally taken.
 A prominent citizen of Kenlper county was killed in an attempt to capture the outlaws and the people were so indignant at this outrage they rode to the home of the father of the outlaws, who had encouraged his sons In eheir devlftry, and taking him from his bed, lynched him. Latter John Tolbert and Tom were surprised in an Indian blacksmitll's shop and the former was instantly killed by Tom Donald, who is one of the men whom Tolbert has sworn to kill. Tom and Walt Tolbert We're finally captured after a ter rible fight. and upon trial were given life sentences.
 Toloert is thoroughly desperate and as he is an unerring rifle shot and knows every foot of Kernper county, recap turing him will be dangerous matter
 The marked men are living in daily fear of death from the bullet of the midnight assassin.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20

gus, sat with Blake. When they had driven out several miles Blaks called a halt and said he would find the boy. He disappeared in the woods, followed by Phelan and MI. Farrell. They were gone an hour, and when they returned said they had seen the child guarded by a masked man. NIr. Phslan thought it would be a serious affair." Blake de- manded the reward of s2.5OO before he would get she child out and there was a long barley, Gragon as driver offering to go to the Argus office and get it. While this barley was at it's height Gragon sprang from the wagon and. followed by Reilly, pistols in hand, rushed into the place. Gragon called upon Reilly to cover him and then grasped the child and ran for the wagon Farrell fired seve al shots. The men finding they were beaten re-
 
 treated and the chila's reseuers drove rapidly down 10 the tdty. The schenec- tady and Troy police were notified to watch for Blake.
 District Attorney Burlingfame aed Mayor Thatcher had Hardy under exami- nation for almost two qlous today and at the end of the time the district attor- ney said:
 "Har'1y has practically told everything, but cannot give it out now. There were at least two other people in the affair and I believe we will get them all The pen atty for the offense is twenty years im- prisonment"
 The child was seen at his home today. After he had been quietd down he showed little signs of his outing except insect bites on the face. His pockets were filled with candy and he said that he had s!spt in nice, soft bed As nearly as can be learned from the child's prattle he was picked up by Blake on Pearl street and driven to an old school house. He was kept there until yesterday when they went further in the woods as the boy says for drive" He says that only one man was with him al the time of t--e driving. but he saw some others about dlitne woods.
 It was intended to arraign Hardy in police court this morning, but at that hour there was such menacing crowd In the building and about it that the police postponed the nearing.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
The Mortars Are All Right

Charelston, s. C., Aug. 19.--One of the mortar batteries in the new fort bsing erected on SulIlvan's Island was tested today with satisfactory resuls. Each of the four mortars was fired once and then they were fired together. The firing was mainly for the purpose of testing the foundation upon which the battery rests. The target was stationed on Morris Island beach, fodr and one-ha1f miles down the coast. Tt was semi officially s.ated to- night that the test was satisfactory to the officers in charge.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
IN REFERENCE TO HAWAII
Assurance of Her Rights in the Island
 Especially Gratifying.
TUSCALOOSA GETS THE BRIDGE
War Department Sanctions Its Erection Across the Warrior Ryef-Mrs. Dominique Re- leased From the Spanish He'll
 Hole of Untold Torture.

Washington, Aug. 19-secretary sher- man has submitted to the Japanese gov ernment an answer to Japan's late note relating to the annexation of Hawaii to the United States. The answer was de- livered to MT. Hoshi the Japanese min ister, last Saturday IL Is his reply to Japan's note of July 5, which, up to that time, had not been acknowledged.
 MT. Sherman's answer is marked by friendly expre ssion towards Japan, which gives special satisfaction in view of the somewhat strained relations resulting from the previous correspondence. It reiterates the position heretofore C ken by the secretary of state as to the right and propriety of annexing Hawaii to the United States. With this, however, is coupled an assurance that the rights of obp1h III iibWdii VIII OC luiiy It also expresses satisfaction at the pan for arbitration between Japan and Hawaii on tha question of Japanese im- migration ito Hawaii. The answer is largely an elaboration of MT. Sh:rmans former letter and the policies expressed in no way differ from those provision ally laid down by him.
 Minister Hoshi has cabled the sub stance of the answer to ths Tokio gov ernment and the full text of the answer has been forwarded. It will not reach Japan until Sepjtember ', and no action may be taken until the text is before the Japanese foreign office.
 The Japanese legation is reticent over the dispatch although there is no effort to al the satisfaction felt at the attitude of MT. Sherman's ansyer. The attention of the Tokio government has been particularly directed towards these expressions of good will
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Can't Find Judkins

Washington, Aug. 1s.-A report from Consul General Lee states that he can find no trace of John R. Judkins. Citi- gems of Ohio had asked the state depart ment to see if any trace of him could be found, stating that he was physician of Manchester, that state, and went to Cuba in 1892. Consul General Lee will continue to prosecute his inulliries
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
May Cheat the Ga,Iows.

Fayetteville, W. Va, Aug. 19.--Albert Voters. one of ths notorious Lewis gang of muf,derers. under sertsnca to be hanged next Tuesday, broke jail here today. The sheriff and posse are aftsr him. Jerry Drown is condemned to hang win Voters.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20

twenty years ago. Between 1873 and 1881 D.. Blanc lived in Ecuador. where he farmed and also engagsd in the p1ac Ice of medicine. He was, it is all ged. on a tlivia1 proense arrested and dhrown into jail where he sta.es he was badly treated. At last, through the efforts of this gov ernmsnt, he was released. He filed claims against the Eeuadoran government ssv- efal years ago. burt they were never pushed to final action. Dr. Blanc was born fin New Orleans. but of recent years has b.en living in Savannah, Ga. He has now removel to this ci y, where he will remain till something is done
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remain ltin some thing is done.
To Arrrngc the Klondyke Mail

Washington, Aug. 19--Ihe Canadian government and the United States have practically agreed upon co-opeiation in augmenldng the postal facilities for the Klondyke region, and the result will shortly be evidenced in substantial i'm provement in the mail service.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Wants Ecuador to Pay Damages

Washington, Aug. 19,-Lewfs Jerome Edward Blanc. an American citizen. through Messrs. Dudley and Michsner. attorneys, of this city, has filed with the state department a claim against the government of Ecuador for s2OO. 900 for false Imprisonment and i'll trea tment over
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provement in the mail service.
Two of the Nu ineers Arrested

Washing tom, Aug. 19.-A special caSole- gram from Minister Conges, dated today at Metropolis, informs the state depart ment thsIa the captain and mate of the American ship, Pecker, were murdered by the crew and that the vessel was burned Two of the crew were arrested and are in prison at Bahia. The Oliver Pecller was buil. in Maine and was loaded with lumber from that state.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Tuscaloosa Gets the Bridge

Washington, Aug. 19.-The war depart ment has sanctioned cha building of n bridge over tl1e Warrior river near Tus- caloosa. The bridge is to be built by tChe span of 250 feet and is ito be 100 feet above low water. The plans were submitted to the war department.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Mrs. Dominique Released


 Washington, Aug. 19.-The sta te depart ment has received official inforn1a tion from Matanzas that Mrs. Dominique has been released from jail. where she was held incommunicado. The United States consul visited her and found she was suffering from nervous prostration and half crazed by the ordeal which she had passed through She has quite severe wound in her throat, and is in cons tant shate of alarm on account of her husb q nd. who is held a prisoner. The state depart- ment made an effort in behalf of these people, who are American ci. izens. some lime ago. and the release of ths woman was made on the 10th inst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

boro Point. two Of the lieutenants having
resigned, an election was neld 10 III INC
vacancies. thus occasioned, Messrs. Gar
ter. Bigger, and Sanxby were elected
lleutenants, and T.. ]. Levy was made
first sergeant.
Captain Levy holds al present re-
sponsible position with the money-order
department Of the postofce.
GEORGE W. JARVIS.
Captain George w. Jarvis, who received
from General Wise on the day Of the sur
render at Appomattox, still takes an earn
est interest in the organization. lie u
the senior member Of the hrm or JARVIS
Glinn, well known contractors ana Dulld-
ors in this city lie has a most interesting
collection OF autograph papers concerning
his career In the COnfederacy from us
final promOtiOn-a cOrpOraicy-two months
later and subsequently nlled IN success
sion nearly every Office IN the company
and was I'm service constantly from the
John Brown raid until the close OF the
war. he was wounded and captured az
Roanoke Island. exchanged six months
later and returned To his commlni.
After much hard service At charleston
aid other Southern Doil.s, he was Orde:td
10 Petersburg where he was "curded
in the arm at the explosion of the Crater
by a piece Of shell. In March, 1900, when
the news OF the retreat from Richmond
became known. Captain Jarvis was SICK
III a uDrplldl lll lll4- CITY anu tiiNNrit
fering from rheumatism he Joined his
command near Amelia courthouse and
surrendered with a remnant OF his com
pany at AppOmattox. Although he had
been in command of the company Tor
some time, he had not received his COM
mission on account OF the irregularity OF
affairs at the close of the contest and
General Wise. on the last day Of the war
recalling the gallantry which gave him
the promotion ordered his commission TO
be issued. This document, written on a
sheet of inferior Confederate writing pa
per Captain Jarvis still holds.
APPLYING FOR REORGANIZATION.
In connection with Colonel Tom Au-
gust and others. Captain Jarvis petitioned
Governor PierpOnt for permission TO re-
organize the Blues as military company.
Rather strange 10 say. Governor fierpout
gave tie permission and commissioned
the officers on May 10 1866 Captain Jar
Wis still has his commission as second
lieutenant. signed by this notorious re-
construction Governor.
The Blues hold the distinction Of being
the only company in the South orsanized
at that time. Shortly after this Congress
abolished all Southern military. ana
though the Blues never surrendered their
commission, they We're on account OF TINS
law unable to uniform themselves ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL
APPROACHING MUSICAL EVENT OF
THIS SEASON.
si,r.rs Of tho Highest Rank Arc to Aid tho
Wednesday Club-The Famous Boston
Festival Orchestra VIII Play

The musical interests of the city are
now centred in the annual May Festival
of the wednesday Club, which is to be
held at the Academy of Music on Thurs
day and Friday OF this week. The oc-
casion this year will not only be Il per-
feet artictic success but will eclipse in
point of elaborate detail and outlay OF
expense, any Festival ever yet held by
the Wednesday Club.
The Boston Festival Orchestra which
is now on Its ninth annual tour and
which will sustain the orchestral part
of the Festival will alone have forty
five artists. This organization Is too
wcll-knOwn I'm the musical world to need
any words of praise. In this connection,
however, it can be said that the famous
soprano calve was greatly impressed by
the work OF the Boston Festival Orches-
ira, which recently supported her.
THE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA.
The Northampton Daily Herald has
this to say of the orchestra:
"Muslc's perfected expression were the
exquisite harmonies with which the Bos
ton Festival Orchestra filled the Academy
Of Music last evening. Finest orches-
trail music ever heard I'm this city is the
general comment, and those who did not
hear IL have missed an opportunity that
will not soon be duplicated in this city.
Although the programme was intensely
classical-its second division being de-
voted entirely to illustration of Wagner's
finest and most artistic productions-so
beautifully perfect was the Interpretation
that the simplicity OF perfection was
wonderfully demonstrated, alike TO Guilt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
BRIsro1's SURPRISE MABBIAGEs
A Widows Passion tor "a Youth Stronger
Than I'll, Parents VIII.

BRISTOL, TENN. May Especial
Parson Burroughs Gretna Green was the
scene of romantic marriage on We'd
nesday night. NJ. ;. Hawthorne, aged
nineteen, and Mrs. Clemie Litton. a hand
some widow, aged thirty-nye, We're the
contracting parties. and came by private
conveyance from Wyndale. The boy
groom's parents, who reside at Abingdon,
were opposed 10 the match, and had made
every arrangement TO send the hoy TO
Texas 10 forget his widow lover.
He had consented TO go. but would not
leave without telling his lover goodbye.
lie went TO her home and stated his
purpose, but this was not sweel-soundins
music 10 her ears, and she set about 10
induce the lad TO stay. lie acquiesced
in her wish, and so the night drive was
made 10 the matrimonial Mecca.
The bride is said 10 be in excellent
circumstances. being in possession Of a
fine farm, beautiful home and other val
liable property. all of which the youthful
groom is now managing 10 his own liking.
A surprise marriage was celebrated az
the home Of Rev. J. q. McJerrin. at q
late hour one night this week. Harry
b. Dunn. bookkeeper for the Buena Vista
Plaster Company. of Saltyille, came 10
Bristol and stole Miss May Gookin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Gookin,
from her parents.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady. and the groom is worthy Of her fair
hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
MAJOR GINTER RESIGNS.
No Longer n Director of the American TO-
bacco Company.

Me or Lewis Ginter has announced his
resignation as member OF the Board
OF Directors OF the American Tobacco
Company. When seen at his residence
Major Ginter stated that his advanced
age and late poor health had induced
him TO retire from the directorate OF the
Company and the consequent active par
ticlpation In the details Of the Company's
Affairs.
He has not given up his stock nor any
interest whatever in the company but
finds he can not give the close attention
TO the details OF the companys business.
tina; he should give as u director. and
hence his resignation.
The report that the vacancy occurring
on the Board OF Directors by Major Gin
ter's resignation VIII be filled by the cleo
ton Of AIR Butler, who was spoken OF
as the present secretary OF the company.
IS incorrect.
Mr.. Butler was one Of the original direc-
tors OF the American Tobacco Company.
and was the secretary OF tho company.
but has been its vice-president for some
cine past.
que late Mr.. Allen. Of the original arm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
A Tribute 10 the Blues.

Tho Atlanta Journal in an article en-
titled "'rhe Souths Part in the Grant
Parade has the following TO say in re-
gard TO the part which the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues took on last Tues
day in the parade i'm New York:
1t was left indeed for southern mill
tary company TO make the most splendid
show on the occasion. and the New York
papers take delight in awarding the hon
or.
And old Virginia, the home Of Lee and
the scene Of the greatest conflicts. was
the State to sead this company. II was
well that the Richmond Blues with their
white p'vmcs erect IN their helmets and
stream ~ W into the air, their horses
moving i'm admirably controlled INES,
should receive such n plaudit.
1T was their band that first played the
air so dear 10 every Southern heart. and
the favor with which il was received by
the men Of both armies. must be gratiiy-
ing 10 all lovers Of peace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
THE BLUES BATTALION.
THE IOSTH ANNfvERsARY OF THAT
COMMAND.
ItWiil Take Place on May 1Oth--The Blues
Past History-Three Surviving war
acknowledgements After War.

On Monday, May 10th. the Blues Bat
talon will celebrate the 10Th anniVer-
sary of virginias crack company the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues MAJOR
Il. w. Richardson, the president Oh inc
Blues Association. several weeks ago
apnointed n committee TO make the ne
cessary arrangements for a proper ceie-
bration Nothing definite has as YET
been agreed upon by the committee the
recent trip to New York where the pat
talon gathered new laurels, having taken
up the attention Of every member OF the
organization.
In view of the fact that the members
of the battalion, who went 10 New YORK.
have been away from their places OF
business for several days. 1t is not likely
that an entire day will be given TO The
coming celebration. The Blues have ac-
cepted an invitation to attend the cere-
monies at -Oakwood cemetery on thdt
evening and an informal gathering viii
probably take place after the return OF
the battalion to the armory.
Last year the anniversary fell on Sun
day and for that reason the day was
celebrated by the battalion's attendance
at the evening services at st PAU
church, where Rev. DR.. Hartley Carmi-
chael, preached an appropriate sermon.
THE BLUES OF OLD.
Richmond looks back with pride upon
the past career OF the Blues. Men whose
names have been Synonymous with chiv-
airy, honor and heroism. have led the old
company into the thick Of the fray, and
brave sons of the Old Dominion have
marched to the very brink of the can
non under the victorious flag. Her mem
bers have suffered hardships, defeat and
DEATH but humiliation or disgrace. never.
The future of the Blues, too, is as
bright as their past is memorable.
Though the storm clouds Of several years
have swept over their forces and struck
down in the midst of brilliant military
careers many of those who proved an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

Symphonic poem, Les Preludes'
Q.izsD. Festival Orchestra.
Onartette. from "Rigoletto" tNerdD'
Mrs. Wood. Miss Spencer, Mr.. Mckinley
and Mr.. Meyn.
Choral ode. "The Sun Worshippers'
(Gorlng Thomas). Mrs. Wood, Mr.. Nc
KinIev Festival Chorus and Orchestra.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
poston Festival Orchestra. Mr.. Emil
Mollenhauer. conductor.
soloists-Miss Jennie Mae Spencer con-
traIfo. Miss Minnie Little, pianiste; Mr..
charles Moerenhout. yiolinist.
Programme:
overture. lie Carnival Roman Ger
lioz). Festival Orchestra.
Violin Concerto, Op. p, WeiniakskD'
Mr.. Moerenhout and Festival Orchestra
Aria. "Che Faro" (Orpheus)' tGlucN)'
Miss Spencer. 49,, ~,
val Orchestra. >-.,.,
Hollandaise." Miss Little and Festival
Orchestra.
berg). Miss Spencer.
Overture. die Meistersinger' CWagner)'
Festival Orchestra.
FRIDAY EVENING.
Festival Chorus. Mr.. Arthur Scrivenor'
director: Boston Festival Orchestra, Mr..
Mollenhauer. conductor.
Soloists-Miss Rose Stewart. soprano;
Mrs Katherine Bloodgood, contralto' Mr..
J. II. Mckinley. tenor; Mr.. Heinrich
Meyn. bass.
Selections from st. Paul" tMendels-
sohn). Miss Stewart. Mrs. Bloodgood, Mr..
Mckinley. Mr.. Meyn. Festival Chorus and
Orchestra.
Intermission.
overture TSl2." tTschaikowskD. Festl-
val Orchestra.
Aria from Jean de Paris" Boildieu).
Mr.. Meyn.
Andante from Quartette i'm b fiat
CTschaikowskD, Festival String Orches-
ira.
Aria from II Barbiere." RossinD, Miss
Stewart.
Choruses a Capella. (a), "Oh Ny 1--we
is Like a Red, Red Rose" 90. THE
Sands o'Dee" (G. a. Macfarren), the
Wednesday Club (by requesD.
Aria from Samson and Delilah,"
Saint Saens). Mrs. Bloodgood.
Prize song from die Meistersinger"
(Wagner). Mr.. Mckinley.
Overture. "Tannhauser" (Wagner),
Festival Orchestra.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

regularly organize. Later. when the
Southern troops were permitted 10 be
formed. the Blues again organized ana
Captain Jarvis was made first lieutenant.
He was subsequently promoted 10 the
captaincy. When be resigned he was sue
ceeded by Captain John 5. Wise. When
the Blues Association was formed he
was made one OF the corporators.
Captain John s. Wise was succeeded by
Captain Andrew Pizzini. Jr.. and the lat
ter by Captain Sol Cutchins. who remain
ed at the head of the famous company
until the Blues Battalion was formed IN
1894. when he was elected major ana TOOK
charge Of the battalion. The officers OF
the battalion who were recently reelected
are the following.
President. Major Ben W. Richardson;
vice-president. Colonel John Bell Bigger
treasurer, Captain Frank NJ. Noon, sec
rotary, -. 4. Richie.
The following are the commissioned
officers Of the battalion:
Maior-Sol Cutchins.
Adiutant-Captain Frank NJ Woon.
SurgcOn-Captain Charles '. earring
ton. . o.,,<.-
Assistant surgeon-Lieutenant Clifton
NJ Miller. ,,,
ouartermaster-L Lieutenant Charles y.
Rose. CO.,
Commissary-Lieu Frank r.. stall
Company A-Captain. Clarence wyatt
First lieutenant l.. J.. Chcatwood' seeohu
Lieutenant W. r. Klein.
Company B-Caprain. J. Clements shat-
er; First Lieutenant. George IS. fesIdhh'
Second Lieutenant, w. ;. !. Mayo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

Planning for the Baptist General A'socia-
ton At That Time.

BRISTOL, TENN, May Especial
The effort of Dr. NJ. +. Broaddus and
others to have the Southern Baptist As
ISOLATION hold its annual meeting here
in May. 1898. bids fair TO be successful
The president and secretary OF the asso-
citation and many other prominent Bap-
lists have written that they are heartily
in favor of Bristol. and viii do all IN
their power TO have the association come
here.
The matter will be decided at the asso-
cations meeting at Wilmington. y. c.,
this month.
The Tenneva and Twin City Lodges, !.
O. o. F.. celebrated the seventy eighth
anniversary Of Odd-Fellowship IN the
United states in fitting style. Fifteen
lodges were represented on this occasion.
The Harmelng Operaiouse was crowded
with a representative audiences when
DR. NJ F.. Broaddus made the address Of
the occasion.