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The Negro world., 1900-03-24
A FIENDIsH NEGRO.
He Kills a woman and Her Daughter
Sets Fire to n he'd and Four
Sleeping Children Perish.

Raleigh, y. c.. March ga negro,
Tom Jones, commonly known in the
country as preacher Jones, on
Thursday morning murdered Ella
Jones and her oldest daughter Ida,
and then set fire to the beds in which
lay the bodies of his victims and four
sleeping children, ranging in years
from babe one month old to the
largest boy who was not more than
five The crime was committed at
Garners, little town five miles east
of here and the work was done with
an ak. The murderer, according to
the story of little Zseven-year-old
Laura Jones. who escaped, with her
younger sister, deliberately struck
the mother four times and then made
two cuts into the body of the Oldest
chi. He then fired the house and
it was completely destroyed. The
body of Ella Jones and that of Ida,
the 13-year-old child, were burned be-
yond recognition. The dead are:
Ella Jones, the mother, aged 33; Ida
Jones, 13 years old; Josie Jones, five
years; Nancy Jones, three years; Eva
Jones. two years; an unnamed baby
one month old. The two gTls who es-
capped were Laura Jones, seven years
old, and Sid Jones four years. When
the people heard the story of the muir
der they went to Jones house to ar
rest him. They found his clothes still
bore stains of fresh blood and that his
hands were covered with blood.
Jones denies the murder. He says
he and Ella quarreled about her charg
ing him with the paternity of her child.
All the parties are negroes.
Jones was arrested on the evidence
of the seven-year-old girl, Laura, who
escaped from the burning house after
he had gone. She took out of the
house in her arms her little sister Sid,
who was sleeping in bed with her and
an older sister, Ida. who was dead.
The charred remains of the two mur-
dered women were taken out of the
house and buried. The four small chill
dren, except the baby. clasped in its
mothers arms, had been entirely con-
sumed.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
Tho Independent Voter.

A close study of the result OF local
elections IN the larger western cities
Tor number OF years reveals the fact
that the independent voter, is very much
in evidence, and their numbers are con-
stantly ON the increase The people are
learning to mistrust the professional
politician and the chronic oiiice.scckef.
because II is that class who generally
develop a penchant for boring gimlet
holes into the public treasury and en-
latging them into auger holes. When
the election for drainage trustees was
first held in Chicago several years ago,
a citizen ticket was placed in the field
along with the tickets named by the
two parties. Millions OF dollars OF the
peoples saoney was to be disbursed by
this body. "A vigorous campaign was
inangurated by the citizens committee,
with LymAn Gage al It's head who
was then president oi the First National
Bank Of Chicago, and their efforts we're
crowned with success; the citizen ticket
was elected, with many thousand votes
10 spare While an independent ticket
for the principal offices Is seldom elect
cd IN large cities, Il often commands
enough votes to defeat the most obice-
tionable candidate.
number OF prominent business and
professional gentlemen appear TO be
quite willing to accept the nomination
for mayor. on the democratic ticket
There has been considerable discussion
concerning gang rule and machine die
iation among the politicians, and ap-
prehenslon is felt in some quarters that
the results OF the primaries will not in
dex a free. fair and untrammelled ex-
preston OF the partullyas.ur emiw cmiw
preston. However, il the leaders of the
party are looking forward To success
this fall il would be we'll to begin by
capturing the city administration this
spring,
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
In RaH Time Attire,

"For Heavens sake. tell that new servant
OF yours TO get new dress before she comes
here tomorrow. She 4 positively too SLOW.
emily to come into the dining room"
This heavy" was dealt out hy suburban.
ite TO his wife the other morming. She in.
formed the negsess Of the desire of the mas
ter Of the house. but that gentleman had no
idea his instructions would be ~ well car.
ried out.
When the breakfast was brought in the
following morning what was hia surprise 10
behold the negress togged out IN magnit.
cent evening dress, with sparklers in her
hair and other adornments on her bare arms
and neck.
whats MI thisp be cried "Have you
fired that other girl and got an Egyptian
princess in her place."
mo, boss, . Sad the girl, speaking for her.
self. Tee de same nigecr. but Jess put on
muh rag tfse elo'es. as you wuE 80 partic-ler
bout muh pussonal 'pearanes. Memphis
Seimitar.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
II VIII Mark an Epoch.

The presidential campaign oil this year
vii. mark an epoch. in the history oil the
republic more pronounced than any
similar event since the Declaration OF
independence, with he exception Of the
campaign OF 90, Immediately preceding
the civil war The + olitical scrimmage
OF 90 was the beginning oil the great
battle To take place this year.
II IS NOT a question OF party suprem-
aey or desire TO crafty an enthusiastic
popular demand to elevate some great
man to office from patriotic motives,
as it was in the case OF Washington,
Jackson and Grant Party names no
longer have special charm and hcredi-
tary significance.
IL appears to be an accepted fact that
Bryan aud Mckinley will again become
the candidates, respectively. Of the two
great contending political forces. 1t
will not be an educational campaign,
like the campaign Of 90. The masses
OF the people have fully awakened to a
realization of the fact that il is not a
theory but a condition that conironts
them
Prosperity is abroad in the land. but
its blessings find a resting place only in
the gilded palace oi the favored few
Primarily. Mckinley will be the can
didate oil those who have enjoyed the
benefits OF class legislation Bryan is
primarily the candidate oi those who are
the victims oi class legislation. The few
who have combined their millions and
practically control all the industries OF
the country SIT in the back room OF their
country house in Wall street, arrange
all legislation affecting the business in
terests OF the country, for their satellites
in Washington 10 place on the statute
books, and then proceed. in regular
order TO place man in the White
House TO execute these laws. Mr.. Nc
Kinley has served them faithfully, and
they intend to give him another four
years trial of IT,
1t must be remembered that the bal.
lot box is the citadel of liberty for the
people in a republic. Its sanctity has
been disturbed, and free and fare ex-
preston at the polls is resisted, il il in-
wolves verdict against those who are
masters Of commerce, finance and the
industries OF the country.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
BORE LIKE oIMLETS.
The Lee-Metford Dullet Could Go
Through an Entire Company
OF soldiers.


The lee-metford bullet Is oboht four
times as long as II il thick, and to keep
it straight In it's flight II has TO be-
made to rotate at tremendous rate
bv the riding of the gun. Obviously.
this long, narrow bullet meets with
much less resistance from the air than
the old spherical ball OF the smooth
bore muslet, says the Cincinnati En-
quirer.
But the swift rotation has another
effect. When the bullet strikes a man
II bores It's way in like gimlet. and
nothing can stop II. As the bullet
leaves the muzEle II is twisting on its
ais 133.200 times per minute. Tint
Is the rate with ordinary powder, When
cordite is used the bullet Is made to
revoive no less than 1t4,Oo0 times per
minute. or 2.4Oo times per second.
Sometimes, however. this rapid rev.
olution brings about curious results.
IL II gets the least bit out of the
straight line IL has tendency TO
glance of when Il strikes hard or
tough object. This accounts Cor those
miraculous escapes one hears of in all
battleA
A lee-metford bullet striking a but
ton or a soldiers belt OF notebook or
a coin In the pocket. when II has the
slightest detection from n straight
line, Is pretty sure to glance of with.
out doing any harm.
II muy even penetrate the skin oi
the chest, and on meeting with a rib
turn aside without doing further mis-
chief. Yet II this same bullet had
struck perfectly straight II Would
have been able to penetrate the ribs
of whole company one after another.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

A certain Pennsylvania Sunday school
teacher was questioning her class Where
was Christ borns" she asked Of Willie vii.
lie pondered awhile aud finally ANNOUNCED. .
"Mauch Chunk" "Maueh Chunkln
screamed the teacher. You ought to know
better than that. Why, little Georgie
knows where Christ was born. Where was
Christ born. Geovief" Aud the treble OF
the fouryearold answered: beth le.hem. /"
That's right said the teacher. well. /"
said Willie, pouting; Il knew twas some.
where on The Lehigh Valley railwAy."--Chi.
cago Chronicle.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
ST. PAUL.
ODD FELLOWS.
Mars Lodge. No. 220s.

Mars Lodge. No. 1902.
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays In
each month at Odd Fellows Hall, s25
T@R. HTCKMANN. P. s.. 422 St. An.
thony.
F. d. PARKER. N. G.. 1856 Edmund ST
Household of Ruth. No. 653, G. L. O.
of o. f.
Meets first and third Monday in each
month for business, second Monday for
instruction, at Odd Fellows Hail. 3225
MRS. SARAH C. KIRTLEY, MN.G-
MRS. IDA JACKSON. w. r.. SA Sum.
NIT place.
MOST woRsHIpFuL GRAND LODGE
OF MINNESOTA, A. +. and A. VI.
j. L. NEAL. Grand Master.
VIM. r. MORRIS. Grand Secretary
s17 Guaranty Loan Bldg. MIR rneapolis.
ST. PETER CLAVER'S sODALITY.
Meets the first and third Mondays OF each
month. w. J. Gardner. Pres, ]. s. Har-
ris. Sec.s A. Davis. Treas.
Pioneer Lodge, No. 1, A. F. and A. ".
Meets the first Monday in each month al
Masonic Hall. southwest corner Fifth and
Robert streets. Master Masons In good
standing always Teie9mg; I gab1Ey w "
w. A. HILYARD. Sec. 124 Atwater.
Minnesota Lodge, No. 2, A. +. and
A. NJ.
Meets on the first and third Tuesday in
each month at Masonic Hail. southwest
corner of Fifth and Robert streets. Mas
ter Masons in good standing always wei
come.
H. B. HOWARD. w. NJ
j. S. STRONG. Sec. 18th and Robert st
WM. STEVENS. No 3, A. F. & A. NJ
Meets second and fourth Monday in each
month at Masonic Hall southwest cor
corner Fifth and Robert streets. Master
Masons in coed standing always welcome
VIM. JOHNSON, w. NJ.
d. E. BEASLEY. Sec, Ryan Hotel.
Perfect ASHER Lodge, No. 4, A. f.
A. NJ.
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday in
each month at Masonic Hall, southwest
corner Fifth and Robert street. Master
Masons in good standing always welcome
b. X. DURANT. w. NJ.
]. II. SHERWOOD. Sec. 461 Carroll.
Bethel Chapter, No. 2S, II. A. VI.
Meets the first and third Thursday in
each month at Masonic Hall, southwest
corner of Fifth and Robert streets. Roy
al Arch Masons in good standing always
welcome.
DANIEL ROY. H. p.
w. T. GASSAWAY. Sec. State Capitol
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
A New Countrrfelt,

Washington. March sa-Chief VIII
kie. of the secret service. has received
a new counterfeit ten-dollar note which
was discovered in Scranton, Pa. II ia
almost identical with the counterfeit
ten-dollar note which was found last
November in large quantities,
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
nIaxrn te Pirrrn.

louisiana. No, March s3.-The sepa-
rating house at the Herenles powder
works, at Lamotte. ten miles north.
blew up Thursday, and Peter Bucks
and Edmond Carter were blown to
atoms What caused the explosion
will never be known.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
The yIet..ttuae. a. War.

Henry Lahouchere. while addressing
Q peace meeting In England. was hit on
the head by dying chair. and num-
Der OF his hearers had to be taken home
In amhalanecs- The Chicago Times
Herald concludes that Henry must be
one Of those who will have peace. even
n they are compelled TO 6Eht for Il.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
Awarded Heavy Damare..

Scranton, Pa. March e3.-John T,
Martin, of Aston, Pa, in the United
States district court, was awarded
damages of $4,000 against the Della,
ware 4 Hudson Railroad company.
The case grew out of permanent in.
juries received by Mr.. Martin in a
railroad accident on April last. The
company will take an appeal.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
Cause. nltser Dl.sstIsf.e,,on.

Kingston. Jamaica. March %. - The
legislative council. composed Of gov
eminent nominees, passed law
through the council apprupriating over
=, 100000 to cover the expenses Of the
government during the current year.
The press and people are bitterly dis
satisfied with the action taken.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
poha-. Mo1.men1 F.na.

New York, March 23.-The Hobart
memorial committee, of Paterson. n.
J.. Thursday gave statement show
ing that the fund that is being raised
TO build a monument TO the late vice
president now amounts TO $l2 500. Pres
ident Mckinley is among the contrib
utors
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
Fate OF -Four ChIIdren.

Dallas. Tex, March %. - On Woo
ster's plantation. in Houston county,
Thursday four children of John Bor-
den were burned to death. The
mother was quarter of a mile from
the house when she saw the flames,
but could not get home in time to save
the children.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
nstere ana AFTER.

Singleton-Do you believe il is possible
for two people TO live as eheaply as onci
Wederly-Beiorp | married | read all the
Statistics ] could find on the subject. aud
vas convinced that they could. but
"Wellt"
after marrying made few statistics OF
my own. then changed my mind. Chicago
Evening News.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Miss Romantiaue--The foreign rsotssiiiify
having nothing 10 do. must lead awfully mo-
nntonouS lives.
Miss kostiQue~-Yes. notice those who
come over here never seem 20 have any
change Standard and Times.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March s5.--rhe
home OF John Meliek at Qaasqueton
was destroyed BY fire Thursday. Mrs.
Meltek rushed into the burning house
10 rescue her Anby and a txo-year-old
child followed unesserved and was
burned 10 aeath.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Shipbailding In Japan Is Hourlshing
Rpaec. as II should in an island king
dom. A native srFn at Nagasaki has
sust finished a l2.eoe.t ton steel twin
screw passenger steamship aud six
Of similar type s-e 10 ?roevxs OF eon-
sfructlaa.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Washington, March 23. - Senator
-~scAyea has Introduced q biIl for an ess
position at st. Louis ia Iss3 10 eommem.
crate the Louisiana purchase. Ii ap
pTopriates s5,oo0,ooo TO aid the exposi.
tfen.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
Shursnne Z. Henxr.

Elmira, =. T., March g. The
amount of the shortage OF Frank
Bundy, the defaultirg city chamber
lain, is placed az between SIS. GOO and
$4,000. IL Is now expected that he
viii be arrested As soon as he is able
20 l-aye his bed.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Belfast. March 23.-For the first time
in 80 years the duke of Connaught and
Strathearn, commander of the forces
in Ireland. visited Belfast Thursday on
a tour of military inspection. He was
received.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
MINNEAPOLIS.

st. Anthony Lodge, No. 2S77.
Meets the first and third Wednesday in
each month for the transaction of bust
ness, 1st avenue n. and Washington.
A. H. MYRICK, N. G.
JAMES A. SCOTT, p. s. T. O. Box 33
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Savannah. Ca, March n. - Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey left on a special train
for Macon. Hundreds of people gath.
cred at the depot to bid the guests fare
well. The trip includes visit TO Jack
sonville and Palm Reach.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Nat. Turner Lodge, No. 2, X. of r.
Meets the second and fourth Thursdays
In each month. Brothers in good stand
ing welcome. At Labor Temple Fourth
and Eighth avenue south.
T. b. PARKER, c. c.
RALPH WATSON, X. r. and S.
Pride of Minnesota Lodge, No. L, Il.
of II.
Meets the. first and third Thursdays in
each month. All brothers in good stand
ing welcome. At Plummer Post Hall.
First avenue north and Washington.
JAMES ROBERTS, c. c.
w. c. JEFFREY. *. r. and S.
J. X. Hilyard Lodge.
Meets first Tuesday in each month at
Window Block, Second avenue South and
Washington. Masons in good standing
always welcome.
G. w. LILLARD, w. NJ.
JASPER GIBBS, Sec, Guaranty Loan
Restaurant.
Anchor Lodge, No. Z. A. F. and A. VI.
Meets the first and second Monday in
each month at Window Block, Second av-
enue South and Washington. Masons in
good standing welcome.
j. A. SCOTT. w. NJ.
A. B. LEE. 2701 Aldrich avenue South.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Mr.. Zweipiggiesteinst0ppsr Is the name
Of foreigner who has recently located in
thls city. The other marniIag a nelghbor
morning. ] vas glad 10 ses yuu. but | viii
led mention your name; I'm shortnrss Of
breathe dis ulornin' ."--joliet I'LL Star.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
rae anIlax ra..lon win u,m,

EviTs IL upstairs getting ready" said
the little brother 20 the ssoat caller. "I1l
80 and tell her 10 hurrf up.'s
Thank You" said the stout caller Tell
her 10 hurry np o. 10 hurry down. lust a.
yon think best. Anything 10 reduce INV
wait. "-Somerviile Journal.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

Manila, Mareh es,-Ciyil govern
ment is established in every impor.
tant town in the Philippines. but in.
surgents are reported active in the
country digtrista.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
ST. PAUL.
ST. JAMES A. VI. e. CHURCH.
Rev. j. G. Anderson, Pastor.

Rev. j. G. Anderson, Pastor.
Cor. Fuller and Jay streets.
Sunday services: II 30 a. m; 7:30 y. m.
"wednesday prayer meeting. 500 p. m.
ST. PETER CLAVER'S.
Father PrintOn.
Cor. Harrington and Aurora avenues.
Sunday services: Mass, 500 a. m High
mass. 1880 a. m. Evening service at Z
o'clock.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. ID. 3. Orner. Pastor.
Cor. 18th and Cedar.
Sunday services: Preaching at II 30 a
m, and 7:45 y. m. Sunday School at $50
o'clock. Wednesday evening general
prayer meeting.
sT. PHILLIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION.
463 Rice street. bet Aurora and Univer-
sity.
Sunday services: Morning prayer. Lit
any and Sermon. 1i:0O a. m Sunday
School and Children's Vespers 800 o. m.
Evensong and Sermon. 500 p. m: We'd
nesday Evening Prayer and Lecture, 500
p. m.; Friday: Choir Rehearsal and
brotherhood OF St Andrew. 500 D. m.
All are cordially invited. Seats free.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24

The echo 4 Always polite enough 10 re.
turn cals-I Ihieago Daily NeNp.
The Negro world., 1900-03-24
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.
MINNEAPOLIS.
ST. PETER A. M. n. CHURCH.
Rev. W. 3. Brooks, Pastor.

~
Rev. w. 8. Brooks, Pastor.
Cor. I'D St. sth ave. South
sunday services: Preaching. H:30 a.
m; Sunday School. 800 D. m: evening
services. 500 y. m. General prayer meet
ing. Thursday evening, 500 .. m. Way-
man Home Circle. Tuesday evening at
different residences. Parsonage 2al5
Ninth avenue South
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH.
Detween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues
Sunday services. Preaching 1I;9 a
m Sunday School. 1z:5o p. m; Christian
Endeavor. 1:@ p. m: evening services,
500 p. m. Wednesday evening general
PRAYER meeting. 500 .. m. Parsonage,
lid Eighth street South
ST. THOMAS MISSION
Rev. John ,. Faudes In Charge.
SIS Sixth avenue South
sunday service: S.o0 p. m; Sunday
School. 800 .. m.
VT. JAMES A.. M. Nc. CHURCH.
Rev. j. w. MfnK. Pastor.
Between First avenue and Second street
Southeast. near Exposition Bldg
sunday services Preaching at II 90 a.
m. Sunday School 800 D. m evening
services so ,. u- General prayer meet
ing Thursday evening. Weekly meetings
OF the Debating cinb.
NOTICE Changes and corrections win
te maze upon notifying the otfice. II We
have neglected TO place q notice Of any
society IN the above directory Il Is be-
cause ne do rot know Of it or have not
seen tts officers. Send name Of any
Lodge. place and time OF meeting rane
Is Cst1cers and u viii Ne inserted
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PETER CLAVER'S.
Father PRhnfnn

Cor. Fuller and jay streets.
Sunday services: II: 30 a. m: 7.30 p. m
Wednesday prayer meeting. 500 p. m.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-04-15
DISPUTED EASTERN STAR ELECTION.
Man says Sister Herr Was Counted out in
Favor Of Sister BOhm.

William H. Davidow. as q member OF Arc
turus Chapter No. VI OF the Order OF the
Eastern Star. has obtained an alternative writ
OF mandamus from Justice Fitzgerald OF the
Supreme Court with a view OF compelling
Grand Matron NJ. Eva Williams OF the Grand
Chapter OF the State to consider and set aside
an election last December OF Minnie Bohm as
Matron OF his chapter.
The relator explains tina the Order OF the
Eastern Star Is. composed OF Free Masons. their
wives. mothers. sisters. daughters and widows.
and Ia divided into chapters In each State. the
Star OF the State OF New York having control
Of the different chapters 10 this State. 1t Is
provided that no rules are TO be made which
conflict with those OF the State Grand Lodge
OF Masons. The highest Office In the State Is
Hlled by the Grand Matron. The highest
office. In the chapters are Matrons and Asso-
ciate Matrons. which must he filed BY women.
and the Office OF Patron which Is filled by q
The annual election OF Arcturus Chapter took
place on Dec. 81 last. According to the rules II
was presided over by the Patron, and the Patron
was Rudolph Bohm. Harriet Herr had been
Associate Matron for the preceding year. and.
IL Is alleged, was in the order OF promotion tor
Matron, but Patron Bohm conceived the idea OF
having his relative. Minnie Bohm. elected to
that Office. IL appeared that Associate, Matron
% eIsc,lSn h subm nna a ' an a appiicstl prs' to dem a%'
which. in Masonic parlance. Is explained to
mean to resign. The relator states that no
serSe the "n fuiI term srS t o's ye sH" L Ie Il aveTred that.
although Harriet Herr had withdrawn her
application TO dcmit. and although she could
b bes rem he election announcsd that he had
accepted her demit and declared that she. was
dropped from the roll Of membership Of the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-04-15
MISPORTUNEs OF 81 COMPANY.
Firemen Hope That New Commander MAJ
Bring Them Better Luck.

Capt. James Roam has been put In command
OF Engine Company Fl Of East Fortieth street.
to FIJI the vacancy made by the transfer OF Capt.
William Clark, and the men now hope for a
change In the seeming III luck that has always
attended the company. The mlsfortunes COM
menced with the wrecking OF q new engine
against a Second Avenue Elevated Railroad
pillar. During the great national parade in
1892. It's hest horse droppsd. dead. Several
weeks ago the hose wagon collided with a truck
at Forty-fourth street ana Second avenue.
throwing the men Ia the ground and iniurinR
Lieut.. Howe severely. In the damage suit that
followed 1t came TO light that the truck driver
had but one eye, ami Onslstent with "twspty-
one luck" that one happened TO be on the
wrong side at the time Of the collision. The
company has had many accidents NJ various
kinds, but the latest and ssidest occurred at a
recent fire In East Forty-fOurth street. when
Flremen Bowen and Smith were drowned In a
flooded cellar.