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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
HOME MISSIONARIES.
Kenncbec County Y. P. S. C. E. Will Endcavor
to Awaken Interest in Sluggish Societies.

The Kennebec County Y. p. S. c. +.
Union adopted a new plan for carrying
on the work of the organization. The
plan is to send missionaries to arouse
the interest in the sluggish societies.
There are a great many societies in the
districts in the outskirts of the county
which although they have an existence
have made but little attempt to send
delegates to the conventions and con-
sequently bring new life and new
blood to the society
As the result but little interest is
taken in the society except by the
members. But few new members are
brought in and although there is
good field for work but little progress
is made in comparison with the oppor-
tunities.
The matter was brought up at the re-
cent meeting Of the Kennebec County
Union and thoroughly discussed. 1t
was finally suggested that since the so
cieties would not send delegates to the
conventions that the conventions send
delegates to the societies. A vote was
taken to carry out that plan and it was
agreed to send Rev.. A. I. Ringold of
Gardiner into the .sourthern part of
the county and Rev. Mr.. Ives into the
northern part. The union has on hand
sum of money and it was voted to
cXpend the greater part Of that sum in
carrying on the work Of the union.
These two ministers Will visit the
local societies and will by their pres
enCe and the new methods which they
introduce. arouse an interest in the
local societies and thus draw them in
to a closer touch with the county union
At the same meeting it was voted to
make Miss Margret Koch Of this city.
superintendent of the junior work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Edgar Brown has been elected as the
third member Of the advisory board
Of tAc High school athletics. A short
time ago it was agreed that the High
School Athletic Association should BE-
managed in a different manner. 1t was
agreed Ia have the teams under the
control of committee made up of the
principal Of the school. the manager
Of the team and one member from the
alumni TO fill the latter position Ed
Scr Brown. who has always maintained
great interest in the school athletics,
vas chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

The key note Of the toasts Of the
High School Alumni banquet Wtdncs-
day evening. was a new High school
building. Mayor PhilbroOk opened the
game by speaking Of the necessity for
such a building in his usually emphatic
ana energetic manner. Others hava
taken up the cry and the members Of
the alumni have pledged themselves To
DO all that IS in their power to bring
about such an end. The members Of
thu Alumni Association hold that the
present quarters are wholly inadequate
for carrying on the work Of the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
Excused.

The attendance in the evening was
slightly larger, the church being ;" well
filed that there were but lew vacant
seats left. After prayer had been oifercd
by Rev. George ID. b. Pepper, the iolloW-
ing programme was given:
..Nou, " HaverSal
Warren L. Kershner. Waterville:
Amnesty Of jefferson Davis. Elaine
Albion +. Floyd Murphys, Cal;
The Minister'S Bedquilt, Sweet
Ethel +. Butler, WinsloW.
TOO Late for the Train, Anon
Arson l.. Tillson. Lakeshore.
Music.
The Chld's Destiny" temans
"Americanism, Lodge
Simeon H. Sawyer, Joncsport..
The Doom of Claudlus and Cynthla,
Thompson
Eva E. Clement, Seal Harbor. .
"Olc MiStis,' Anon
Carroll y. Perkins, Waterville.
"Guenn Rodellcc,' hoWaru
Doris +. Gallert Waterville.
Music.
The Destruction of jerusalem. BudlonG
Willard f.. Chase, Brooks.
drawers First Hunt DAVIS
Samuel q. Wing, Fairheid. E.,,u
Amy NJ. Clark. North Sidney.
Selection from Nicholas NickleDy,
Arthur G. Smith. Tenants Harbor.
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
Diarrhoea al Santiago.

Charles H. Marks, while aclihs =
the capacity Of nurse at the Secoh"
Division Hospital Of the Fifth Ar'''
Corps at Santiago de Cuba, USED d *"
bottles of Chamberlain's Collie Choie'"
and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarIno0N
ana found it to work like a oii'''
For sale by Jno. Coughlin, ~ "a'e'
street, druggist
ra,w,f,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

."rhe Vovape s,f the Fram' Hunt
Donald 5. Walker. Liberty.
1.-The London Arab" ~ Anon
Edith NJ. Watkins, WaterViiie.
Music. -
Valley Forge Brown
Cary NJ Hudson, Guilioru'
1.-The Kyrkegrim Turned Preacher"
Ewing
"Mary z. McCallum, Warren.
"Gounods Noble Act" Anon
Charles w. Chase, Jr., WatcfNllie.
Uncle John ana Ills Rubies." Hope
Eva 4. Crosby, Cross Iilll.
Daniel Pertains Ride" Anon
Albert e. Hodges. Benton.
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

more exclusively to the interests of the
college work. She has been prominent
in the Christian work of the coiieSe'
in which she has been such an actlVe
worker that she has received several
high honors. She has been prominent
in the Woman's Banjo, Mandolin ana
Guitar Club and has taken an interest
in the college work.
Miss Toward has devoted herself
more exclusively to her studies. She
fitted for college at the High school in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

The Waterville Gun Club is planning
for an unusually interesting shoot. Satut-
day afternoon, at o'clock. The shoot
Will III between the three teams to b.
ca aimed by Sidney Greene, Samuel
I-t ic, and DR.. Dwincllc The members
Of The different teams have not yet been
selected but each captain is given thr
power to select his own men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
2Il SS-PACING-PTRSE $4oO-(UN-
FINISHED.
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED
In Paris Charged With BIacsmaii and Threat
ching TO Kill Frenchman.

Paris. June I.-Wm Hastings, descrlp-
ing himself as an American, aged X. ann
asserting that he was formerly Judge III
New York City, was arrested mere, loI"s,
on charge Of attempting blackmail ana OF
threatening to kill M. Challot. business
agent. Ii appears that Mr. Hastings, VII
says he has lost i0000 francs in business
transaction through Nj. Challot, had beeh
demanding reuaVment. charging frdl'
and threatening to Kill the agent. Today.
M called upon NJ. Challot, whereupon Ic
was placed under arrest. six-chdi'loe
revolver was found upon his person,
IIc now claims that he only wished "
intimidate NJ. Chalot. lie VIII pe 81
amined by magistrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

has labored for the good of the schools
much harder than the majority of peo-
pie have any idea. That he has made
a large number of friends in the city
it is unnecessary to say. Mr.. Hitch
ings is not yet ready to make public his
plans for the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Obadiah Gardiner w RockIand Stat,
master " thu oranges. was tAc guest VT
AnS.I Holway. Wednesday,. Thursday
th,y visited S.lrk= where tine annual field
LaE NJ thr SLarlAa Granen WIS hcIl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

The midsummer convention Oh tiie
Franklin County Sunday School Asso
citation was held i'll the Congregal ioi'I
church in Strong, Tuesday, Drlhs,hs
together many clergymen ana lay
workers from all parts Of the county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
Daiip kcnncbcc 3ournaI,
WATERVILLE.
80 EIE.N AID

VIII he puid for Information lead
ing to conN ictipn CE II9 party steal
Ing the journal from doOrStcpS or
d"orwuys, where LEFT by our ear
ricrs.
NIRLEEGM n ThYNT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

George Goodwin left, Thursday. for
Lowell, Mass Later Ivy Wit "a to Hoo
sac Tunnel. Mass. whore tn Will pass THY
simmer with h.s sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

\ leave ~ absence IF 4 year has
been granted Prof. "A. J. Roberts Nc tina
th&'iSh department ut Colby He VIII
u'Nole the time to studying especially
lnf his branch. 1t is probable that
larry }. Smith Of Morgan Park. ILL.,.
VIII substitute in Prof. Roberts place,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Mrs Lizzie Kelly aH- Two children NJ
IilIsboro, Dakota. arrived in town.
Thursday and viii pass the summer with
Mrs Kelley sister, Mrs J. Smith Nu--
'iuyv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Invitations have been received i'll this
city to The wedding Of Robert Clavl
ana MISS Hattie Gibbs which is to be
held al tno home If Miss Gibbs in oak
land. June rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Iu thr police court, yesterday morning
Daniel .. Mcdonald was uned 81 ANA
costs for being intoNcat-l IIo was taxi
cn to Augusta, NOT being ahie Up PAY his
fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

q. IT, Ecdiu@ton HAS returned from
N"rthport, Wh-r" hr mas becn for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Mrs Charles BurriI anu sons, Ralph
aud Philip No Rochester. y. H.. arrived
IN town. Wednesday, and will pass fcw
days with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

a good illustration Of the demand for
band concerts il shown nightly III j
large crowd which collects III TIE Cor
Iier ol silver street while the Suxalexis
"""d plays. previous to going .Ht1 ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Helen ana D5rris Hanson are the
guests AT rhc home II their auu.. Airs. ).
II. Hanson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

The number Of visitors to the London
geological gardens last year was 109iS.
The number of animals living in the gar.
dens at the end Of the year was 1906. OF
which SIS were mammals. 1865 birds. and
40 reptiles and batrachians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

John IL. Dccring. q returned missionary
from Japan. will preach at lhc Baptist
church az week from sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
SKOWHEGAN.

Blaine $. Viles is passing a few days
with college friends at Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

hail. So far this week there has been
a crowd of several hundred people at
that corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
SUPERIOR COURT.
June Term. 1899 Hon. 0. G. Hall Presd-
ing.
WaterVille, June -.

WatprViIIe, juno ~.
The case Of King ". Lessor was con
cluded. At ; o'clock. 7. NJ. with a YER
dict in favor If the defendant Nj
ease being ready lor trial, court ad-
iourncd until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Mrs. Der, webb Of South Brewer. am
rived. Thursday, and will pass a few
weeks with her mother. Mrs. Augustus
Fowler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
THE SAUGUS RACES.
Actuary Wins the 2,22 Pacing Race
in Straight Heats.
Several OF tuesdays Heat Winners Distanced
GOOD Weather and Fine Races.

Saugus, Mass, June 21.-Fine weather.
Increased attendance ana excellent racing
Sdugus track meeting today The ~
pace. brought over from yesterday. afte-
four heats had been paced, was won d.
three straight heats by Actuary, who had
been unable 20 secure better than third
place. yesterday. Two Of yesterdays
heat winners were distdnced.
The 80 class, trOt was an easy victory
for Bordeaux, in one, TWO. three order
lh tHc -lf pace Btlle Galley tired after
winning TWO heats, and Charles Sumner
had little trouble in taking the two Sue
Ccciinc ones. Darkness caused the race
an 20 over until tomorrow.
The summaries:
- CLASS - PACING PURSE $I0p-
tCONCL.GD EDt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Miss jamie n. MiaChels. recently re-
turned from Germany left town, Thurs
lay. for her home in Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

The Crescent Banjo, Mandolin ana Cut
far club furnished music Tor the com
meuccmcn: exercises at Madison last eve
t.Frv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
iIGH & FhlNT.
The Journals Telephone CalI-l0-2.

Arthur Pinkham NY Augusta. vas i'll
this city. Wednesdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Foss returned from Kcnt's. Hill,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Charles Thorne has procured a farm in
Starks and has moved his family there
lie Will remain during the ghaying season
ana then return TO his place at the Maine
central station. After next spring he in
tends to reside in Starks permanently, ana
to engage in farming. Herbert Rose is
taking his place at the station for the
prescat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
GRADUATION AT FAIRFIELD.
Very Fine Programmes at the Grammar and
Lincoln Schools.

The Grammar school. Miss Wethereh.
teacher. held its graduating exercises IL
the school room, Thursday afternoon
The exercises were very interesting. 4
class of 20 received diplomas The fol-
lowing is u list Of the graduates and their
uarfS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Robert Tuytle 10 the Somerset Reporter
jobbinE department is taking a brief W
cation because NJ illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

A. j. Herring of Pennington, was the
guest of his nephew, f.. c. Herring.
Wednesday, lie went to Foxcroft in the
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Miss Ethel Midget left. Thursday. for
South Brewer, whore she will pass
month with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Edison Fish is home from Bowdoin
Medical college for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

l.. Payson Vies has returned from an
extended trip IN the numbering regions 0i
the upper Kenncbe".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
80 CLAsS-TROTTING-PCRsE 500

Bordeaux br H.. by Bermuda-La
s. y:, ! & e5 $ f $:s. s,:".
FleUr dc Lis. br. m, collins .... 4 1
Hamilton G.. Oh. g. CHolmes) .-.- I
Glory. ch. 2. Ct Johnson .......-
Latham. b. 2. tCahilD .......-....
Cnl. Macy. b. H.. kinney ...... Or
Time. 2.t>1e. 2.21. 2.19.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Mr. D. G. sponord left town, Thursday.
for Boothbay. where he viii visit his
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23

Excused
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
JIM JACKSON DIES.
Blossburg Is Quiet Again-No Further
Trouble Feared.

All is again quiet at Blossburg. Half of
the deputies have been recalled and only
four remain guard. Deputy Sheriff
Waldrop, who is in charge of the posse, was
in the city yesterday morning, but returned
to Blossburg in the afternoon. He said
that the trouble had all subssded, and he
feared no more outbreaks on the part of
either whites or blacks.
The negro Jim Jackson who was wounded
in the heel during the first scrimmage has
died. Lockjaw set in from the wound and
the negro died in agony. No part of his
body was struck except the heel.
jackson was shot while sitting on the
front porch with Henry Jones, a negro who
had been sick for some time When the
firing commenced they got up to move in
side. A chair was shot out of Jones' hands
and Jackson was struck in the heel by a
3s-calibre Winchester bullet. He was bur-
led yesterday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
SPEEDILY REBUILT
Machine and Foundry Company Takes
Contract to Complete in October

The Birmingham Machine and Foundry
company, whose big plant at East Birming-
ham was destroyed by fire last week, has
already entered into contract to de-
of October. by which is meant that their
plant will have been rebuilt and be in oper-
alton by that time
1t will be remembered that two 100 horse
power engines had just been completed by
this company, and were to be delivered
this week to the Alabama Steel and Wire
company at Ensley to operate their wire
and nail machines, when they were de-
stroyed by the fire. The company said that
they could rebuild these engines, as large
they were, in a few months time, and
they have already began work toward this
end. 1t will be continued night and day
until the job Is completed. Already repre-
sentatives of the company have gone east
to purchase machinery for the new plant,
which is to be erected at once, and skilled
artisans are already at work making pat
terms for the big engines. They are made
of wood and are extremely difficult to de-
Sign and put together. The pattern for o
single cylinder of the great engines will
cost $3.50, over $50 worth of screws being
required for this part of the pattern alone
AS is we'll known, the patterns are among
the most valuable necessities of machine
shop and foundry, and all of these belong
ing to the East Birmingham plant were en-
tirely destroyed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
FRANK COOK DIED FIRMLY
PROTESTING HIS INNOCENCE
MINING SCALE FOR NEXT
YEAR WAS SIGNED YESTERDAY

the jail. but he firmly refused to issue a
single pass. -
The disappointed applicants hung about
the court house and jail, forming the nu-
cleus of a crowd which began to gather
early. and which by 10 o'clock had increased
to several hundred curious persons, who
thronged the alley and court yard leading
to the jail
The windows of the court house were
crowded with spectators eager to catch
glimpse of the condemned man as he
marched from the jail to the scaffold.
Widow of the Murdered Man
Among the spectators in one Of the win
dows of the second division of the city
court was Mrs John Blackburn, the widow
of the man whose death was to be avenged,
with her little 6-year-old daughter in her
arms.
Mrs. Blackburn was exceedingly anxious
to witness the execution, and it is said
that she offered to pull the trigger If the
sheriff or any of his deputies. had the least
scrupes against doing it, Captain OBrien,
however, refused to allow her to enter the
jail yard, and she was therefore provided
with place a the city court window where
she could see Cook as he passed through
Nthe side yard.
Telephone posts In the vicinity of the
Jail were scaled by adventurous men and
boys anxious to witness the CHASTITY spec
tacle.
The morning was a busy one around the
sheriff's office and jail, where there was
hurrying to and fro of officials and other
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01

for another's crime.

for anothers crime.
He met death absolutely without fear,
consoled in the belief that better life
awaited him in the great beyond, where
new trial would be granted him before
just God who would sit in Judgment upon
his case and proclaim his innocence on
the resurrection morn.
The execution was witnessed by about
forty persons, including the sheriffs depu-
ties, court and county officials, the defend
ants attorney, several physicians and rep
resentatives of the press, as allowed by
law.
During the morning Sheriff OBrien was
beseiged with applicants for admission to
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
SCHOOL OF RAILROADING"
Organized Among Employees of A. G. S
for Political Study

The engineers, conductors, firemen flag
men, car inspectors, train dispatchers, ma
chinists and other employees of the Alabama
Great Southern railroad have formed an
organization for the purpose of studying in
a systematic way the business of railroad
ing. The consumption of fuel is a ques-
ton which is receiving special attention
just at present Other important matters
of this nature will be taken up and studied
in order. The organization has regular
meetings and at times has lively discus
p sionS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
THE NEW THEATER
Work to Begin on Excavation Today
Building Permit Secured

As stated in The Age-Herald several
weeks ago. work on the new theater to be
erected by the Smith Brothers on the north
side of Second avenue, between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth streets. will begin today,
which was the earliest time the purchasers
could get possession of the property A
building permit was obtained from Chief
Mullin of the fire department yesterday for
the erection of $4,000 building, and T. H.
Motion, the Smiths agent, stated that the
work of excavation would begin today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
TALK ON WEST INDIES
By James Bowron at South Highland
Presbyterian Church Last Night

There was a most enjoyable entertain
ment given at the South Highland Presby-
terrain church last night in the nature of a
lecture on the West Indian Islands by
James Bowron of this city. The speaker
had number of large sized photographs
of the most interesting scenes in these
islands, and they were very attractive IL
Illustrations OF the lecture. Mr.. Bowron
made tour through these islands last
winter and was thoroughly posted on his
subject 20 81 tfst.s
Besides the lecture there was a piano
solo by Miss Mary Trimble and vocal
solo by Mrs. w. B. Catchings A. neat lit
tie sum was realized for the church by
this entertainment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01

persons engaged in completing the arrange
ments.
Cook was up at o'clock and at once
engaged in earnest prayer. He appeared
fresh and talked freely with the attaches
of the jail stating that he had rested well
during the night.
His Last Meal
AT o'clock an elegant breakfast was or
dered from one of the hotels and was
served him in his cell. 1t consisted of steak
eggs, potatoes, ham. rolls and coffee, and
the poor fellow did it full justice. He ate
with relish and evidenced his approval
by almost cleaning the platters.
Shortly after he had finished his meal
Continued on Eighth Page.)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
Probable Raise Today

1t is very probable that when the books
of the companies are examined today that
it will be found that the net selling price
of iron during June has been over $40 and
that the miners, under their new scale, are
entitled to raise of 21A cents, which will
increase their wages to 521s cents per ton
If this is done, the miners will be receiv-
ing the highest wages ever paid miners in
this district both the miners and the day
laborers The nearest approach to this
scale was so cents per ton paid at Pratt in
1887.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-01
Clock Had Scarcely Ceased to Strike
the Noon Hour
WHEN TRAP WAS SPRUNG
On the Gibbet He Expressed a Firm
Belief in Heaven.
SAID HE WAS GOING TO JESUS
Wife of Murdered Man Wanted to See
the Execution, and Would Have
Pulled the Lever That
Meant Death.

The last stroke of the noon hour had
scarcely ceased to ring out from the big
yesterday when the soul of Frank Cook
the condemned negro, was hurled into eter-
nifty from gallows in the Jail yard near by.
With the death knell ringing in his ears
and the hangman's moose dangling above
his head, the self-possessed negro boldly
proclaimed his innocence to the last, and
declared that he was paying the penalty