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, 1898-08-09
A
Punishment For IA Murder That Was Nor
Cruel Than Death. .

Punishment For II Murder That Was More
Cruel Than Death.
In 1901 n man died in the Catskills
who had been condemned by one of the
strangest sentences on record. Ralph
! Sutherland was born in 1901 and lived
in a stone house near Leeds. He was a
man of violent temper and mOrose dis
position, stunned by his %ncighbors and
generally disliked. Not being able to
get all American servant, he imported Il
Scotchwoman, and, according to the
usage of the times, virtually held her
in bondage until her passage money
had been refunded.
Unable to endure any longer the rag
ing temper of her master, the girl ran
away. Immediately upon discovering
her absence the man set off in an angry
chase upon his horse and soon overlook
her. The poor woma never reached the
house alive, and Sutherland was indict-
ed and arrested OF the charge of murder.
At the trial he tried to prove hat his
horse had taken fright, run away,
pitched him out of the saddle and dash
ed the girl to death upon the rocks, but
the jury did not accept the defense, and
Sutherland was sentenced to die upon
the scatfold.
Then came the plea of the INSULT
cheney of circumstuntial evidence and
the efforts of influential relations. These
so worked upon the court that the judge
delayed the sentence of death until the
prisoner should be 90 years old.
-. l-.1 A.. t,.-1l
be released on his w rcCOgnizance,
and that, pending the final execution of
his sentence, he should keopa hangman's
moose about his neck and show himself
before the judges of Catskill once Il year
to prove that he wore his badge Of ill.,
fanny and kept his crime in mind. 1t
was u more cruel decision han the SELL
tence of Immediate death would have
been. but it was no doubt in harmony
with the spirit of the times.
Thus Ralph Sutherland lived. He al
ways lived alone. He seldom spoke. His
rough, imperious manner had gone.
Years followed years. AT each session
of the court the broken man came be-
fore the bar Of justice and silently
showed the moose that circ!cd his neck.
At last his ninety-ninth year came,
the time when the court had ordered
hat the utmost penalty OF the law
should DO executed. For the last inc
the man tottered before the judges
bench, but new judges had arisen i'll
the land, new laws had been made, old
crimes had been forgotten or forgiven,
and there was nom who would accuse
him or execute sentence. Indeed the
awful restriction that had bound his
life so intimately to the eNpiation of
his crime was now legally removed.
But the spirit of self punishment con-
tinued, and when Sutherland, after he
had passed his hundredth year, was dis
covered dead, alone in his house, his
throat was found to be cncircled by the
rope which had been placed there nearly
three-quarters of Il century believe
Youths Companion.
, 1898-08-09

T~hackeray was much pestered by the
autograph hunter, says Holder i'll his
"Recollections. He disliked above all
things to write in an autograph album,
and often refused those who asked him
to do so and sometimes rather brusquely.
On one occasion the owner of an al
bum, a young lady, was fortunate.
Thackeray took her book to his room in
order to look it over. Written on u page
he found these lines:
Mont Blanc is the monarch Of mountains
They crowned him long ago.
But who they got to put it on
Nobody seems to know.
ALBERT SMITH.
Under these lines Mr. Thackeray
wrote:
A HUMBLE SUGGESTION.
know that Albert wrote in hurry
To %criticise ! scarce presume.
But yet methinks that Lindley Murray
Instead OF who" had written whom"
". NJ. lac RAY.
, 1898-08-09

Shortly before his death. which oc.
CURED in 1866, M.ssimo d. Azeglio,
statesman. orator, loet, the painter of
"Orlando Furioso." but, above all, the
trusty friend and valued counselor of
Victor Emmanuel. was talking to q
Frenchman. who congratulated him
upon the unitication of Italy.
Eyes," was the reply. i've have
made a new Italy; now we must ell
deavor to make new Italians.
, 1898-08-09

Tho American propecuve 'larin league
has Just issued another and very COM
plete edition OF our tariff laws. This
volume Of IA pages. gives tho ofncial
text OF the Dingley tariff; complete COM
psrisou Of the Dingley and Wilson law:
and, index to all articles covered by the
new tariR. The book will be Of great
value for reference and for answering
all questions regarding the tariff ques-
ton. It will be sent to any address for
8 ceotA. Ask for document No. n, and
a6drses The American Protective Tariff
Lm~ 1SS WOt ~ shrss4 NsW Yosk.
, 1898-08-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
July 10, 1898.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Henry l..
PASCAL. clerk Of the district court, at
Laramie. Wyoming. on August "a,
1898, viz:
JOHN KOCH,
of Tie Siding, Wyoming, homestead en-
try No. 1868, for the NE. Y Sec. IA,
TIP. 10 N, R. 70 w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation Of. said land, viz:
Henry Sage, Of Tie Siding, Wyoming;
Henry Koch. of Laramie, Wyoming;
Albert Goldman, OF Laramie, Wyo-
ming; Leroy Grant, Of Laramie, Wyo-
ming.
". n. CHAPLIN. Register.
, 1898-08-09
THE ROSES OF SEATTLE.

o roses of Seattle,
That bloom In June and May.
You are perfect as the poets dream.
Fair as the golden day:
You scatter waves of fragrance
On the sleeping air of night;
Your rainbow painted petals
Are the glory of the light
Fair is Niles STORED lotus
And the rose of Gulistan,
And pleasant is the poppy seed
That lulls the soul of man,
Rare are the lights and shadows
In the pansy's purple eyes,
But the roses of Seattle
Are the flowers of paradise.
o ross of Seattle,
That bloom in May and June,
Deep hearts of gold and crimson
That light the summer noon.
The cottage of the lowly
You paint with God own plan:
In the mansion of the lordly
You shame the art of mani
! hold them fast in memory
Wherever ! may roam,
These blossoms from the garden
OF the gods, dropped down from home
The cruel years take from us
What years cannot restore.
But tho roses of Seattle
They bloom forevermore!
Eliza Aychard Conner in Seattle Post Intel
, 1898-08-09
Sigma.

"Was that man ever a farmer?" in.
Quired Mrs. Corntossel
NO." answered her husband very
positively.
but he's always talkin about the
delights of livin III the country"
"That's what shows he never was .
farmer. Washington Star.
, 1898-08-09

"What will yon have?" inquired the
waiter as Mr.. Heyroob scanned the
French bill of fare
"Waal," he answered. placing his
finger V an item, ''ye kin bring me
some O. that But don't go away, cause
if it tastes like 1t looks in print III
have to try somethin else. detroit
Erea Press
, 1898-08-09

All who march, walk or stand. should
shake into their shoes Aliens Foot-Easc. a
powder. 1t cures aching. tired. sore, swollen
feet, and makes tight or new shoes easy. IL
absorbs moisture. and prevents chatting. hot,
smarting, blistered. sweating feet. All the
regular army troops and navy men use 1t.
comfort without 1t. Aliens Ease is
sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25c..
Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen S,Olm-
sted, Leroy, N. Y.
, 1898-08-09

1t happened in the spring of 1860.
when Garibaldi was pursuing his cXpe-
dition in Sicily and when the words
CONSTITUTION and Liberty" We're on ov-
cry Neapolitan's lips. why are you so
anxious for Il constitution" asked Il for
eign tourist of his guide and donkey
driver, while they were travelling
through the mountains of Sorrento
well, you sec, your cyccllcncy, was
tho answer, ''becnCse | think wo shall
be all the better for il. 1t Is now close
upon 20 years that | an letting out my
asses to visitors from all countries
English, French, Americans; ali of
these have Il constitution. and thUy arc
all rich. "-Argouaut
General Peter Tracy Of Memphis en-
Joys the double distinction Of being a
cousin Of Dewey and the uncle of Hob
son.
, 1898-08-09

"That politician is a has been. isn't
hep remarked the observer.
"No," replied the captious friend.
''he isn't even that. He's merely .
used to think he was" Washington
etAr.
, 1898-08-09

TRANSMBSISSTPPI AND NTERMA
TIONAL EXPOSITION.
Oma1th, June 1-Nov. /, 1895.
Greatly reduced ratss VIA the Union
Pacific to Omaha Tor the expedition.
The superb equipment end quick
time Il The Union Pacific makes 4 the
popular Nns to Omaha and he expoe-
ton.
Fur s~dvsfusing matter. t3cksts and
full ineorna&ion, call on
@. CLARK, Assat
, 1898-08-09

n. n.p.bneaa o.ly e. Dsr 1854.
, 1898-08-09
while THE WAR LASTS,

The Republican only SOC per month.
, 1898-08-09

VIVA Happens When . Single PrejectiIe
Suddenly Bursts Into Two Hundred Sep
arate Messengers Of D~esth-Shells and
Solid Shot.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21

Rev. Blackburn Of Spencer, was in
town Saturday calling on friends.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
ROCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt OF Northfeld, visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Stanley last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Lewis of Shelby,
we're guests of MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Ash
craft, Sunday.
Mr.. Hill and family Of KiptOn, attend
ed the quarterly meeting at the Baptist
church Sunday morning. They were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ketchum.
Mr.. Tracy Twining and wife Of Kipton,
and Mr.. Whitney and daughter of Pitts,
field, we're guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ], R.
Hanley, Sunday.
Miss Josie Phelps is stopping a few
days in Washington.
Miss Grace Noble left for Sherman,
Texas, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Williams returned from
Greenwich, Monday.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Congre-
gatiOnal Church, met with Mrs. E. Cum
ings Thursday, Sept. 20. Cordial invita-
tion extended to all.
The quarterly meeting Saturday and
Sunday was well attended. A good dele
CATION came from Kipton, but the Spen'
Ger Church failed to report. We would
advise the Spencer Church to find a pastor
and wake up once more.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
RAkER.s CROSSING.

Rev. NJ. W. Lawrence, of NOrwalk,
will preach Sunday, September S4th,
morning and evening.
Mrs. Ida Rogers and children spent
Sunday with her parents in Homer.
Mrs. Charlotte Howard, Of Rochester,
spent last week visiting friends.
Mr.. Elmer Cole, Of Lodi, o., spent Fri
day night at E. B. Fishers.
Mrs. Vesta Knapp and Mrs. Fair. of
Sullivan. and Mrs. Murray, Of Rochester.
attended the Ladies' Aid Society that met
with Mrs. Baker Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Eliza Laughery, Of Ashland, is
visiting her brother and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Laughery.
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Of New
LOnd6n, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Andrews Sunday.
Miss Edna Boice, Of Homer, visited her
sister, Mrs. Rogers, recently.
Mr.. Arthur Cole, Of Orange, was at D.
W. Coles Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Sage attended the
Elyria fair Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will North are visiting
friends in the vicinity.
Mr.. Harvey FOgel returned to his home
in Spencer last Friday.
Mr.. A. D. Beckley has returned bone
from his visit in Cleveland, 0berlin and
LOrain.
E. L. Wilcox and wife, E. B. Fisher
and wife were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Knapp, in Sullivan Sunday.
Rurglaries are becoming alarmingl.
frequent in this vicinity. Sunday, whil
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wilcox were away
their house was broken into and hi
watch, chain and overcOat stolen, ais
Mrs. Wilcox's earrings and bracelets.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
Song by the Misses Oakley.

Address by Adjutant W. H. Bucher, Of
Chicago, Ill. The Adjutant is a fluent
talker and his remarks were we'll re-
ceived by ythe comrades and ladies present.
Recitation by Miss Stella Oakley.
The Sentinel was we'll executed and
received hearty applause.
Address by COmrade Solomon Ricka-
baugh, Of Blackleysville, o.. who ex-
pressed himself as being highly pleased
at meeting the comrades OF the 10th
and the welcome he had received from
the comrades and citizens Of Wellington.
Song by the Misses Oakley, followed by
short addresses by DR.. J. W. Smith aid
other comrades.
The last address was made by Sergeant
John Waters, Of Dunkirk, o. COmrade
Walters, who is over 70 years Of age.
tall, stately, white-haired veteran. who
served four years in the war Of there
belliOn, is still full Of FIRE and patriOtism.
He is good speaker and his ready wit
and patriotic words were listened to with
rapt attention by the comrades and
others preasent and was heartily
applauded.
A vote Of thanks was given by the
camrades and those present to the ladies
Of the Relief Corps and assistants in their
efforts and success in serving the CON-
rades and those present and was highly
spoken Of by every one that partOOk II
the bountiful repast prepared by them.
A vote Of thanks was also extended TO
the Misses Oakley for songs and reeita-
tiOns rendered which were well received
and heartily applauded by those present.
The reunion was brought to close by
the audience arising and all Joined in
singing America"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
piTTSF,ELD.

Z. Campbell and son, H. Belts and A.
j. Wilson took stock to the Elyria Fair
last week.
Mrs. Arthur Sherburn entertained the
benevolent society last Wednesday.
Those il attendance from out OF town
we're Mr.. Blackwell, Miss f. Biggs and
Miss Mccoy, Of LaGrange. A pleasant
time waS reported.
The missionary Society met last Thurs
'iay with Mrs. g. W. Hines. A good at
tpi,lanre and u pleasant time were re-
parted. Steps were taken to have the
pars mage cellar cemented, which Is
mitch needed.
Rev. Daines Is visiting in Michigan.
Mrs. Carlos, Avery is visiting her son,
Frank, and family In Hutchinson, MINI.
G. D. Matcham, of 0berlin, attended
services at the NJ. E. church last Sunday.
A missionary address illustrated by
stereopticOn views was given in the Con.
gregational church Sunday evening.
Mrs. R. Merriam and Myrtle Sheldon
returned home last Tuesday from foul
weeks visit in st. Joseph, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bement spent
Saturday at the lake.
Arthur Sheffield, Of Lorain, spent Sun
day with his brother, Clayton, and wife
MIR. and Mrs. E. E. Cole and son, Ellis
spent Sunday in Huntington.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
A MCCALL Bazaar Pattern Free.

Our progressive lady readers will be
pleased to learn that we have made ar
rangements with the Mccall Co., Of New
York, by which we are enabled to give
one Of their well-known Bazaar Patterns
to every subscriber Of this paper, who
either pays arrearagOs in subscription or
pays one year in advance. These pat
terms are given our subscribers absolute
ly free, no charges Of any kind, and are
sent postage paid when the subscriber
does not call at this Office to obtain the
premium pattern. We have fashion
sheets and illustrations at the Office Of
this paper, showing all the new and pop
ular designs, and we invite our lady
friends to call and make a selection Of
whatever pattern they desire. We con-
slider this offer very valuable one to our
readers. from the fact that the Mccall
Bazaar Pattern is considered by all the
leading dressmakers to be the best pat
tern on the market to-day. Every pattern
is placed in an envelope, accompanied
by directions that are easily understood
by the most inexperienced person, and
are guaranteed to be cut accurately.
They will give entire satisfaction In
every respect.
i We hope that many Of our readers will
take advantage Of thisoffer and become
accustomed to paying for paper prompt
ly in advance, and also be benefited by
this liberal offer We are able to make.
In another column appears an adver-
tisement giving full particulars about
this offer and these patterns. Read it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
Rsnts the Klondike.

Mr.. A.. G. Thomas Of MarysEllle, Tex,
has found a more valuable discovery than
has yet been made in the KlOndike. For
years he suffered untold agony from con-
sumption, accompanied by hemOrrhages,
and was absolutely cured by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. He declares that gold is Of
little value in comparison with this mar
yelous cure; would have it even If it cost
hundred dollars bottle. Asthma,
bronchitis and all throat and lung affec-
tions are positively cured BY Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption. Trial
bottles free at W. +. Near & Co.'S. drug
store. Regular size 5Oc and &l. n Guar
nnteed to cure or price refunded.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
BRIGHTON.

The township trustees had new slate
roof placed on the tOwn-hall last week
We hear that they will re-seat and other
wise improve the inside.
Rev. I. L. Mcconnell started for con-
ference Monday morning Of this week.
he expects to be returned for another
year.
Miss Bertha Allyn was home over Sun
day from her school at Pittsheld center.
Miss Laura Hankins Is making a visit
to her home in MassilOn this week.
Several from here attended the fair at
Elyria last week, and report 1t not up to
its usual high standard.
The exhibition Of farm products by
Brighton Grange that was to have been
held on Tuesday night Of this week, has
been postponed on account Of two sOf the
trustees Objecting to the Grange having
the use Of the hall.
P.J. Carter Of 0berlin, spent Sunday
at A. N. Gill's.
Miss Mcconnell, who has been spend
ing several weeks here accompanied by
Mrs. T. L. Mcconnell and children, returl-
ed to her home in Mansfield last Monday,
Mrs. ROmie Jones and daughters Of
Penfeld, spent last Friday at L. v,
Hart's.
Arthur Mills left for Michigan, Monday
morning, on his wheel for an extended
visit.
Rev. R. F. Mayer, former pastor here
and son, Sidney, Of Port Clinton, stopped
off here Monday for days visit on their
way to conference.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
W. 81. e. to be Sold.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer Of Tuesday
morning states that the Wheeling and
Lake Erie railroad will be sold not later
than November. A decree will be asked
for 1t the present term Of court, and there
will be no opposition. The reorganiza-
tiGh committee has given this out, and
says no trouble is being had In gathering
In the assessments. Receivers Herrick
and Bleckensderfer will be discharged
early in January.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
HUNTINGTON.

Mr.. Harry Pratt is at home for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. D. PhelOn spent the
past week in the north end Of the county.
Mr.. Geo. Sumner, Of Cleveland, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Burrell Sunday.
Mr.. Lutte Rood, who has just returned
from the war, is visiting his uncle and
family, MIR. D. P. Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Myers was In
Elyria last Friday.
Rev. Knead goes to conference at Mil
lersburgh this week.
Miss Ollie Jones spent Sunday at home
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Rounds and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brundredge, Of New Lon.
don, visited Mr.. David Hull's family
Sunday.
Mr.. L. A. Walker is visiting in Lorain
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21

DeWitt's Witch-hazel Salve has the
largest sale Of any salve in the world
This fact and its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to ocOunterfeitit. Look
out for the man who attempts to deceive
you when you call for DeWitt's Witch
hazel Salve, the great pile cure. J. W,
HOughton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
Daugherty- He|nan Co.
CORRESPONDENCE.

We must ask our correspondents to
write names more plainly in their week
ly items. In some cases, it is nearly i'm
possible for the compOsitor to translate
the correct meaning and spelling. Ed ]
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21

VNANTED-SEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this state TO manage our bus
lness In their own and nearby counties. II
Is mainly Office work conducted At home.
Salary straight S9iW year anu expenses
definite, bonafde. no more. no less salary.
Monthly SIS. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert L. LESS.
Prest., Dept. M, Chicago.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
po mot be Imposed on.

Always insist on getting FOley.s Honey
and Tar. as 1t is positively, absolutely,
unquali6edly the best cough medicine.
Accept no substitute. W. Il. TibsOt &
Co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21
For Sale.

Lot containing 4 acre of land situated
at the south end Of Prospect st. Address
Box 469, Wellington. 80
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21

Crushed fruit with iCe-cream soda 80
at W. H. TissOt & Co.'S.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-21

l5 cents buys a box Of Flag Stationery.
French Printing 90.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-21
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Fire Alarm System Causing Much
Discussion.
Death Of Lucy Carter, Colored, Who,
During the War, Guarded $780,
600 FOR I.ynchburg Citizens

Alexandria, March 20.-Nrs Lucy Carter, one Of
the best known colored residents OF this section
died al her home in this city this morning She
was wei known throughout the State, having been
employed at the Bygeia Hotel al Old Point in
1856. and later IN the principal hotels Of Rich
mond. Subsequently Size made LynchbuTg her
home. and il + said that, when war was de-
olared, She intristed with 5000 IA gold b.
prominent citizens Of that town until the close
q hosuLucs. Mrs Carter was the mother Of
William A. Garter, and had many friends among
the residents Of Alexandria
semi monthly meeting Of the city council viii
be held on Tuesday night. Several matters Of i'm.
p0Ttaucc VIII probably be brought up at this
meeting for consideration. including several prop
ositioDs for street Improvements. The question
Of adopting 4 FIRE alarm telegraph viii also he
discussed. At a recent meeting Of the council
8 resolution adopted directing the board OF
fire waTdens 10 inquire into the probable cost Oi
q tre-aiarm system for the city, and at the last
meeting the waTdeHs submitted a report, which,
however, was not considered, advising against
the adoption of the improved method Of sound
ing FIRE alarms This action il is understood, was
taken without definitely ascertaining what the
proposed plant would cost or what were the
wishes Of the citizens and taxpayers on the sub