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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
sar,aoly IoNEusIoN or NAMES.


.r1ably 3N-I'~Nr CSlON OF' NAMES.
ach sue confusion is being caused in So
by the fact that there are no
r,-.,s than four Ladies' Queensberry now
living the reigning Marchioness being
formerly known as Lady Douglas OF
Hawick. 1t Is now said that the late
Marquis, shortly before his death. was
visited by the wife who divorced him
in 1887. pathetic reconciliation taking
place. not only between husband and
wife, but with the sons, who had also
been es,ranged. Young Lord Alfred
douglas Gun frequently be seen dining
IN more or less fashionable company at
well-known residents. .4
TREATMENT OF CRONJE.
There Is good deal of chagrin dis
played over what Is termed Lord Rob-
erls, too generous treatment of Gener-
al Cronje. and the tendency In some
sections Of the press to historically
oVerrate Cronte's bravery. Many refer
ences are now made to Cronje's alleged
aishonesty In the former war, in ac-
cepting the surrender of the British
garrison of Potschefstrom when gem
eral armisttce had been proclaimed
Vanity Fair says:
There is vein of sentimentality in
the Anglo-SaNon nature, which some
times transgresscs reasonable limits.
Just at present 1t is engaged In ele-
o.
The Government is contemplating
sending the Boer leader to the Island of
ST. Helena, but no definite decision has
been reached. On this subject. the
Morning Post publishes letter saying:
In view of the fact that the very
name OF ST. Helena causes n passtona te
ebullition in France, 1t would be foolish
tor England to arouse this feeling by
selecting Napoleons place of banish-
nient for Cronjc." s9{
WESTMINSTER CRUMBLING.
According to the newly appointed
Surveyor of Westminster Abbey. that
ancient edlflce Is fast crumblng to
pieces, owing to the action of the fumes
OF manufactures on the opposite side Of
the river on the wenther-worn. stones.
This contention Is illustrated by photos
OF white patches on the interior. and on
the exterior parts OF the Abbey, indlcat-
Ing crumbling.
\ CURIOUS ROMANCE.
A curious romance comes from Ches-
ter, where there WAS recently admitted
10 the workhouse n Captain SalIsblrv
son OF the late member OF Parlie ment
Tor Chester Though only forty four
years old. he has had a remarka bIe
career as a soldier. war CORRESPONDENT
ana author, finally falling upon very
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
A. NEGRO BURNED ALIVE.
An Alabama Mob Exncts Summary
Vengeance for Assault.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. "A negro.
Winfield Townsend, was burned alive a.
Elmore. in the adjoining county, at an
early hour today. He was chained to a
tree, and pine knots were piled about him.
The fire was started by the husband OF
woman he had assaulted.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Harrington,
wife of a farmer of Eclectic. ten miles
from this city, was alone in her home,
when Townsend entered and assaulted her.
She screamed and Robert Nichols who was
passing. ran to her relief. He found her
unconscious, with the blood streaming
from her throat. The negro Jumped through
the window and fed as Mr.. Nichols en-
tered. The news spread, and all Of the
dozen stores at Eclectic were closed
Bloodhounds werc secured, and at 1890
this morning. the dogs. painting and ex-
hausted, gathered about big tree in front
Of country store, and the negro was
spied high up in the foliage He was
brought down and carried to the scene Of
his crime, where he was positively identi-
fed by Mrs. Harrington. A vote was taken
as to how hesshould die. and the several
hundred men present decided to burn him
alive.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
THE coLoRED MAsoNs.
Reports on the History OF the Order
Submitted

The National Congress of Colored Ma
sons, composed of the POO colc9ed Master
Masons in attendance on the series Of
Masonic conventions here. was held yes
terday morning in Silence Hall, 4so
Eighth Street northwest. The principal
business was the receipt of the report
from DR.. R. L. Jones. Grand Master OF
the CoIored Masons of Virginia. and II. l..
Harris, Grand Secretary of the Virginia
Grand Lodge, who were sent to Europe
to study the history of colored Masonry.
They reported that their researches in
he records OF the Masons at Lordon
showed that In the eighteenth century
the English grand lodge gave Prince Hall,
a negro, authority TO form African Lodge
No. 459 In pursuance OF that authority
Hall formed lodge among the coicred
men of Boston prior to the Revolution
The lodge was In good standing up to
the time OF the war, when 1t ceased to
pay its dues to the parent grand lodge.
On that account, when the ancient and
the modern branches of Masonry in Eng
land were afterward united, the new
grand lodge decided to drop the African
lodge of America from its rolls. The
two commissioners who spoke to the con-
gross yesterday morning declared. how
ever, that English Masons recognize fully
that the colored branches Of the order
in this country, formed through African
Lodge No. ass. are valid. DR.. Jones and
Mr.. Harris were also in attendance at
the meeting of the Grand Orient Of
French Masons, held In Paris, and were
cordially received there. The congress
adjourned yesterday sine die. as II had
no further business after hearing the re-
ports of the commissioners.
The Daughters of the Sphinx. an Or
ganization of colored women, also held a
meeting yesterday morning in Silence
Hall. The report showed that there are
81, 600 members throughout the world.
The election OF officers resulted in choos-
ing Mrs. Louisiana Murrell, Of New Or
leans, as Worthy Grand Matron; Mrs.
Brent, of Washington. as Vice Worthy
Grand Matron: Mrs. Kate Stewart of
Stauntor, Va, as Treasurer; Mrs. Annie
Gaines. of Denver. as Secretary, and Mrs.
J. H. Matthews. of San Francisco. as
Grand Recorder.
Last night the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine gave well attended ball at ST.
lence Hall. The Imperial Grand Council
of the Shrine will have a meeting this
morning at o'clock to consider business.
and the members OF the Scottish Rite
viii have their closing session this after
noon at o'clock. Tomorrow morning at
o'clock the Cryptic Rite will have ses-
sion, and the meeting of colored Masons
will conclude tomorrow afternoon with
a parade Of all the visiting Masons.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
A DUEL UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Badly Wounded Man Uses HIS
Empty Pistol ms - Club.

TUSCALOOSA. lrAla.. Oct. 2.-This
morning at Moundville. fifteen miles
south OF here, Rodney ]. Lowrey, station
agent at that point, and VI. Fl. White, the
section foreman on the same road, quar-
relied about the moving Of car. White
threatened to kill Lowrey and drew his
pistol. Lowrey was unarmed and asked
time to return to his Office and secure his
pistol. which was granted him. When he
came back on the platform White was
still waiting for him, and they imme-
diately began to fire at each other.
The first shot fred by White struck
Lowrey in the right forearm. Notwith-
standing this he continued to run to-
ward White, holding his pistol with his
right hand and pulling the trigger with
the left. AS he advanced he was shot at
and hit four more times by White. This
seemed only to infuriate Dowrey, as he
continued to run toward White. When
within five feet of him he fired his last
load the bullet striking White in the ab-
domen. This was the only bullet that
struck White. Lowrey Immediately
jumped on White and clubbed him into
insensibiiity with his empty pistol. 1t
took six men to pull Lowrey OFF his ad-
versary. Both men are In very critical
condition, and neither is expected to live.
White who was shot only once, is in
the greatest danger. He has a wife and
three children, and Lowrey, who is
nephew of Ex-Governor Lowrey of Mis-
sissippi. is a single man, thirty-three
years of age. The men had a few words
Saturday afternoon, but 1t was thought
that all the trouble was over.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
ORGANIZING THE DEMOCRATS.
Voters of the Palisades of the Po-
tomac Form n Club.

The Palisade Democratic Club was or
ganized last night by Edwin A. Newman
President of the District of Columbia
Democratic Association, on the palisades
of the Potomac, on tho Conduit road.
Notwithstanding the fact that the meet
ing, had been only slightly advertised, a
good-sized crowd WAS present at the
town hall, wherU the organization took
place. Mr.. Newman called 1t to order
and explained the necessity for organiza-
tion. He discussed at length the issues
OF the campaign. He dealt particularly
With and denounced Imperialism, the
fight against Christians in the Philippine
Islands, and the treaty with the Sultan
of Sulu, to whom this Government is
paying tribute for flying the American
flag over his harem. He also dwelt on
the money question for some time. After
the address the club was organized with
the following officers: President, Joseph
H. Barnes; Vice Presidents. Samuel Nu-
gent. James Sherier. Henry Shoemaker,
Kirk Sherier, James j.. Carbery, and
Wesley Havener; Secretary, Joseph
Sherier; Treasurer. J. G. Sherier. Week
ly meetings viii be held.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
Poisoned by Canned SCUM.

Mrs. Charles Gay. twenty-five years of
age. formerly OF Boston, is a patient at
the Emergency Hospital. She is suffering
from potomaine poisoning. The woman
was removed to the hospital yesterday
afternoon from her home, SIG Twelfth
Street northwest She was unconscious
when placed in the ambulance, but was re-
ported somewhat better last night 1t was
learned that Mrs. Gay had partaken of a
lunch OF canned soup about noon yester-
day. Shortly after. the meal she became
III. Physicians were sent for and some
body called for the ambulance. Her hus-
band is an employe of the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
SUPPORT FOR BRYAN.
Surrnttsyille Democrats Organize
for Campaign Work.


A large Bryan, Stevenson and CamaIfer
Club was organized at SurrattsviIle.
Prince George County, Md. Saturday
evening last. Sixty voters signed the roll.
Mr. Blandford and Mr.. Hardy were chosen
temporary chairman and secretary, re-
spectively. Thaddeus Richardson was
unanimously elected permanent president,
William E. Mudd secretary and treasurer.
and Messrs. Thomas ]. Gwynn. John F.
Donohue, John Hutchinson, William B.
Mulliken, James l.. Thomas. M. Johnson,
and James Brent vice president. Robert
e. Mattingly. of Washington, D. c., and
Messrs. J. C. Mattingly and Raymond
Heiskell, of Prince George County, de-
livered good addresses on the issues be-
fore the people. The following resolu-
tion was proposed by Mr.. Biandford, sec
onded by Mr.. Thomas and adopted:
Knowing, as Democrats Of the great interest
taken by the Democrats Of the District Of Co
lumbia in the success of true Democracy in the
old State of Maryland. and knowing Of the
magnificent work done by the Lakeland Demo-
cratic Association in 1896 In various States,
and having learned OF the reorganization OF that
association under the title, the District OF Co
lumbia Democratic Association, for the purpcse
Of organizing clubs in Maryland and other
States and the District of Columbia; be it
Resolved. by the Bryan, Stevenson, and Cara
aler Club Of Surrattsville, Prince George County,
Nd. that We accept membership in and associate
onr club with said association, with head
quarters at D04 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest
Washington, d. C., and pledge hearty CO.
operation with said association to bring about
the success of our great leaders, Bryan, Steven
son. and camalier. and redeem the Fifth Congress
sional district from Hannaism afuddsm, bossism,
and Republican outTages and misrue and we
call on all good citizens irrespective OF past
party aihhation' TO aid US in this sacred cause.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03

When the grand jury convened yester-
day morning in the court at Upper Mari,
boro, for it's second days sitting, it was
detained by Judge Msrrick, before being
permitted to retire and continue its pro-
ceedings. States Attorney Levin read TO
the court an affidavit from Frank Hart, the
father of the alleged victim of the criminal
assault charged against the sheriff and
other well-known residents OF Prince
George County, attesting that two of the
members of the grand jury, Pinckney
Scaggs and S. c. Hall, had visited the homo
of Hart on September 20, and approaches
him with a proposition 10 compromise the
charges against enc of the accused in the
assault case.
The affidavit as read declared that Mr..
Hart had been advised that IL he would
compromise the case against the son OF
Dr. Fox money would be given him for
doing so, and that II ne so desired DR.. Fox
would be brought down to see him.
Judge Merrick then afforded the impli-
Gated jurymen an opportunity TO make
statement. Mr.. Seaggs emphatically denied
that he had made the overtures suggested
in the affidavit. He explained that he had
met Hart on the morning of the 25th inst.
while on his way to the store, where he
intended making a purchase. Hart, he
stated, had said that he was bound for
the Doctors, as his daughters condition
was bad. In passing Mr.. Hart's house, on
his way home from the store, Mr.. Scaggs
had stopped IN. During the visit he had
said TO Mr. Hart:
This is very bad thing DR.. Fox's son
has gotten into; it is pity that 1t cannot
be settled satisfactorily to all parties"
Hart replied, said Mr.. Scaggs, that if DR..
COX had seen him earlier 1t might have
been done. and continued, you tell DIR.
Fox 10 come and see me, and probably
can arrange it," This. Mr.. Scaggs de-
clared, was the substance of the conYersa-
tion. and that he had not suggested
money consideration. The message given
by Hart, he had delivered TO the doctor
in the presence CT several others. The
doctor had declined to visit Mr.. Hart,
SAYING that If Hart wished to see him,
that he could come to him.
Mr. Hall then stated that he had visit
ed the afiant on Tuesday, and not on
Monday, as Mr.. Hart had claimed. His
remark to Mr.. Hart, he said, was that
the affair was terrible thing, and hat 1t
was a pity that a settlement could not be
made He also denied that he had advised
any kind of a settlement to Mr.. Hart.
Judge Nerricl-. excused and discharged
the two men from the grand jury for the
balance of the term, saying that he could
not but believe that there was some truth
in the charges, and that he could not per-
NIT to serve on the jury men who were
not above suspicion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
Numerous. Robberies Reported.

Reports OF robberies were made last
night to the police as follows: R. L.
Quackenbush. a newspaper man, says he
was robbed OF s12O. and two railroad tick
cts for Atlanta, Ga. He cannot describe
the thief. Fred Rees. OF zoos Fourteenth
Street northwest. reports that cigars val
ued at 50 were stolen from his home dur
ing Monday night. wedding ring. valued
at SIS. has been stolen from the home of
John II. Staffell. 40 L Street northwest
Mrs. Francis Kidwell. Of 900 Twenty fifth
Street northwest, is mourning the loss of
several silver spoons and a quantity OF
household property, recently stolen from
storage, at 1221 Twenty-third Street
northwest. The show case Of Moses Cold
enberg. 92s Seventh Street northwest. was
broken open by thieves Monday night and
handkerchiefs valued at $3.50 stolen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
RELAXATION FOR COERCION.
Firms Forcing Employees to Vote Re-
publican Ticket to BE Boycottcd.


publican Ticket to BE Boycotted.
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. "A plan TO re-
taliate on corporations that coerce their
employees or use undue influence of any
kind to induce them to vote the Repub-
lican ticket VIII be presented to tae con-
vention of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs, which will be asked TO
endorse it. The plan, which will be en-
bodied in detailed resolutions, proposes
that there shall be kept at the national
headquarters of the association list of
firms throughout the United States that
are reported to be using coercive meth
eds. The machinery of the association,
with its million and a half of members,
will be used to boycott the goods of such
firms, the names Of which will be sup
piled in printed form to all OF the MEM
bers.
1t is claimed that the leading market
for goods of some of these firms is the
South, where Democrats comprise nearly
all OF the population. and that the result
will be felt severely. The resolutions
have been prepared, and with them a
partial list OF firms proposed to be boy
cotted.
At this time those who have the reso-
Iutions are unwilling TO let their identity
be\known. 1t is probable, also, that the
convention will adopt strong resolutions
on the subject of trusts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
went on n visit to phiInaer,hin

Last spring Mr.. q. s Wallace made a trip to
pbiIadelpbia 20 visit his brother in law and took
with him part of bottle of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. which he left there his return
home During the summer his brother-in-law took
very severe cold and used the Cough Remedy
with such good results that he wrote to know
where he coud get more. He was surprised to
learn that he could get it nom any druggist
there. This remedy is one of the most staple ar
ticles that druggists handle. and one Of the most
reliable. Those who give it trial are sell
dom satisfied with any other. Mr.. Wallace is a
well known citizen Of Grand View Ala. This
remedy Is for sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail. and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
ROOSEVELT AT LINCOLN.
The Rough Rider Welcomed ut Mr.
Erynn's Homo.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb.. Oct. 2.-Lincoln
welcomed Governor Roosevelt today. There
was large procession through the streets.
It was nearly an hour in passing the Cow
ernor Of New York and Gen. o. o. Howard,
who reviewed the parade with him. Roose-
welt addressed an audience OF several thou
sand people.
Mr. Bryan had asked all his townspeople
to remove the Democratic banners from
the streets during Governor Roosevelt's
visit, and the streets through which the
procession passed were ablaze with fags
and the portraits OF the Republican candI-
dates. The Lincoln experience came at the
close of trip through nine counties. Ad-
dresses were made among other places at
North Platte, Kearney. and Dakota City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
CEDAR LAKE POINT MYSTERY.
Human Head Found May Be That of
WOMAN

CHICAGO. Oct 2.-The latest devel-
opnents regarding the human head
found in Cedar Lake Point is the pcssi-
bility that 1t is that of woman. This
is the opinion of DR.. Pinkham. the den
tist, who examined the tooth plate found
with the head. He says that the plate
is toe narrow to have been in the head
of a man. and he thinks it came from
the mouth of woman, or at least
young person. Ther<are a few fne ha RS
in the possession Of the coroner which
appear 10 have come from woman's
head They are Iong and silky.
Among the theories advanced is that
head is that Of Pearl Bryan, Of Green
castle Ird., whose headless body was
found near Covingtcn, KY, in 1896. Her
head was never found. The authorities
at GreencsstIe have been furnished with
q description of the dental plate In tie
hope that 1t may be identified by friends
or by the dentist who made it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
DEBs ISSUES A WARNING. /.
Denies That He Is to Withdraw liz
Favor of Bryan.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Oct Eugene
V. Debs has felt IT necessary to issue a
warning notice" in regard to the report
that he is to withdraw in favor of Bry-
an. He says:
The perseverance with which the re-
port is circulated impels me to issue this
denial Of the falsehood, originated to de-
ceiye and mislead our supporters"
He adds: 1T is not at all improbable .e
that the report may be sprung afresh on
the very eve of the election, too late to
be met and contradicted by the weekly
socialist press, and for the above reason
l take the liberty to request all Socialist
ing"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
SEVERE ON CLARK.
Platform Adopted by the Montana
Independent Democrats.

GUTTE CITY. Mont, Oct Gov. r.
=. Smith presided as temporary chairman
at the Independent, or DAILY Democrat,
State convention in this city today. All
but three counties were represented. The
platform is particularly severe upon Clark
and his alleged corrupt methods, and makes
an appeal for votes for the Independent
Democratic ticket. whose legislative nomi-
nees will, II chosen, vote for anyone but
Clark The Bryan and Stevenson electors
named by the Clark convention in Helena
were endorsed. Cortelus F. Kelly. of Butte.
was nominated for Congress, and T. S.
Hogan, present Secretary Of State, was
named p Chief Executive.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03

John Murphy. laborer. thirty years of
age, was arrested last night on a warrant
by Policeman Newkirk. OF the Sixth pre-
cinct station He Is charged with petty
larceny/ 1t ia said he recently stole q
pair of trousers and a hat from W. H.
Posey, who runs lodging house at ia
First Street northwest. Murphy denies
the charge. He lives at 80 z Street
northwest. and will be tried today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
Hurt by Failing Down stairs.

Nettie Johnson, colored, is at the
Emergency Hospital suffering from in
juries sustained yesterday morning at
her home. 3o2 II Street southwest She
fell down q flight of stairs. An exami-
nation OF her injuries showed concussion
Of the brain and severe bruises. She is
twenty-eight years of age.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
RENoMINATED FOR CONGRESS.
Results of Republican Conventions
in Massachusetts and New Jersey.

BOSTON, Mass. Oct. 2.-Representa-
tiyes William S. Knox, of Lawrence; W.
H. Moody, of Hayerhill. and W. C. Low
ering. of Taunton. were reuominated by
the Republicans of the Fifth, Sixth, and
Twelfth Congressional districts, respec-
lively. today.
NEWARK, n. J.. Oct. 2.-Richard Wayne
Parker, of Newark. was unanimously re-
nominated today by the Republicans of the
Sixth Congressional district of New Jer-
sey for the fourth term. He was defeated
in 1892 by Dr. Thomas Dunn English, bu,
won out in three subsequent contests.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
Messenger BOY BaIuy Injured.

A Western Union messenger boy named
Cralle Lawrenson, thirteen years Of age.
is a patient at the Emergency Hospital,
suffering from concussion of the brain. He
is thought to have fallen from his bicycle.
for he is unable TO explain his condition In
any other way. He was placed at the hos
pital by friends, and has a fair chance for
recovery. The boy lives at 6l9 New Jersey
Avenue northwest. He has been employed
as a messenger several months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-03
THE CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.
BaIIoting for-M Municipal officials in
162 Little Tnyyns.v

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 2.-The hit
tie town elections" held yesterday in 1852
of the 16S towns in the State, have little
political significance, as they are in the
nature Of town meetings. Town clerks
and selectmen who are popular with the
voters hold their positions, sometimes
for life, and are reelected year after
year, irrespective of politics. The Repub-
licans always carry a large majority of
the towns. This year 11S are Republican
and forty-four Democratic. Three cities.
New London, South Norwalk, and Nor
walk elected mayors. The Republicans
carried New London and Norwalk.
Mrs. Bertha NJ. Averili, wife of Gen.
Herman Ayerill, of Washington, cattle
commissioner of the State, and former
member of Governor Lounsbury's staff,
was elected school visitor of Washington,
being the first women to be elected TO such
position in any of the smaller towns.