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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-14
BENJAMIN
WILL BE HUNG
Scene in the Court at Hamp-
ton When the Verdict Was Rem
dered- Stirring incidents.

HAMPTON, VA, March 1S-Special.-
The jury in the case of Frank Benjamin.
charged with attempted criminal assault
on Miss Alice Caine, brought in verdict
of guilty as charged in the Indictment, at
1905 o'clock this morning. a motion for
a new trial was over-ruled by Judge Lee,
and he, will be sentenced to death Satur-
day morning.
The scene in the corut-room this morn
ing was dramatic in the extreme When
the prisoner was called upon by the clerk
to stand up to hear the verdict of the.
jury, he managed to get half way up.
then sank back into his chair, to be
aroused again by the stern voice of the
clerk commanding him to get up He
finally dragged himself to his feet, his
face ashy with fear as he read the verdict
of death in the faces of the jury and the
crowd that thronged the COURTROOM.
When the verdict was read, he threw
up his hands and fell back. in his chair
his head sinking between his legs. HIS
old mother. seated just behind him, slid
from her chair to the floor and lay there
sobbing until lifted up by some Of her
friends and led from the room.
The verdict, of course, gives general
satisfaction. Had it been any other YER
dict or had it been m!strial, there IS
little doubt that an attempt would have;
been made TO lynch the negro. Last
night the jury stood nine for hanging
and three for pententiary sentence.
The people did not know how the jury
stood, but believed that they would not
agree. There was free talk of lynching
but the good sense of even the bitterest
against the brute urged them TO watt
until the jury made a final report before
resorting to extreme measures
Sheriff Curtis, however, did not propose
to run any risks. and had almost the
entire county constabulary with t:m IN
jail last night. armed TO the teeth, and
prepared to resist to the death any effort
that might be made to take the prisoner
from the jail. It is also stated that
most OF the jury were armed
To one knowing the circumstances in
the case, and realizing the strength Of
the fight that was being made to save
the negros neck by the plea Of insanity,
the forbearance of the people of Hampton
was little less than sublime. But, with It
all. there was a grim determination to
see exact justice done. and any failure
on the part Of the jury to do their duty
would have inevitably provoked serious
results. As3it was. 1t is probable that The
prompt action OF Judge Lee, OF the Eliza
beth City County Court. prevented vio-s
slence. essss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-14
GENERAL k0BBE
IS GOVERNOR.
General Otis Forms a New Military
District In the Philippines
Islands.

WASHINGTON. March 13.-General
OTIS has notified the War Department that
he has appointed BrigadieE-General VIII
liam A. Kobbe, O. S. ", military gover-
nor Of the province OF Albay, Luzon. and
of the Island OF Cataduanes. and tenn
.porar1Iy to subserve Immediate purposes
of the Islands OF Samar and gLeyte-
General Kobbe Is directed to occuoGr
With his troops the towns Of SorsoRen.
5LegaspI. Donsol and sBulan OF ths
province Of Albay. the town OF Yirac.t su
the Island OF Catadnanes. the town Of,
fCaIhayoc and catabales esan on the Islaod
of sama. and the town OF Tac,oban on tie
Island OF Leyte. and establish civil gov
3ernment as rapidly as possible. He IS to-
appoint officers Of his command as ctrs-,
toms ana internal revenue officers for the
more Important coast and Interior towns
that are occupied BIZ our troo.s.
3 General Otis says Il / 3 destrshls taat:
sthegp gpnrts 81 question be essHsAs seDgel1dlo
an Ms -TE cticabis 5ssSs5. sSz
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-14
l;WEATHEE EoIsECasT.

Forecast FOR Wednesday, and Thhrsday:
yirg:ria-F:air Wednesday, colder In 6
western portion; Thursday 1air, winds
becoming fresh nortaeriy.
. North Carolina Generally fair Wcdnes
day and Thursday; fresh west 70 ne1tn 4
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-14

DREIFONTEIN, ORANGE FlRBE
STATE, Sunday, March 11.-General Rob-
erts' advance yesterday across the scorch-
ing plains from Poplar Grove to this
place, was marked by the most severe
ENGAGEMENTS since crossing the Aiodder
river. The Boers stubbcrnly contested
every foot of ground only fleeing at
dusk, when Lord Roberts threw most OF
his troops against the centre OF thelr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
DiniRg-Room Necessities
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE

New Through Trains to Port sand, Puget Sound. "The Rnr- lington-N Northern Pacific Ex press" No. Al, from St. Louis, at 800 a, m, for Cansas City, St. Joseph, Northwestern Nebraska, Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, :Ta- coma, Seattle, Puget Sound, and port land, Oregon, via Billings, Montana the short line and time saver to the Upper Northwest. To the Puget Sound in 77 Hours. Through coaches, chair cars (seats free), stand- ard sleepers and dining cars with through tourist sleepers from kansas City. This is the main travelled route St. Louis to the Northwest.
 Numbsa .'Ns braska- Colorado Ex- press" mid day train from St. Louis for Nebrasl a, Colorado, Utah, Pacific Coast; one night to Denver Also for St. Paul. Mnnea polls and beyond.
 No Is. at 8.45 p, m. St. Louis to Kansas City, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas, Nebraska. Colorado. Utah. Pacific Ceast via Denver also to t Northwest--Mon Washing tt Il, Oregon via Lincoln aud Billings.
 Write.
 IUGG, LW WAKELY rP A, GOA Pine St, Gen. Passenger Ag't
 St Louis, o. St Louis, Mo-.
 HOWARD ELLIOTT, Gen1 Manager.
 St.Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
SUICIDE AND CIVILIZATION.
The More Progress the More There Ia
 Of Self Destruction.

Felix Adler, the New York ethical clergyman, says of suicides: Suicides ere or the increase in the present cen- tury. They have tripled in number in the last one hundred years. It is the disease of civilization. increasing in numbers with the he progress Of civiliza- tion. Germany, where civilization haa reached the highest point on earth, is the blaekest spot in this respect. It Is the same story as you proceed from the less to the more liberal creed Where the population of community is made up purely of the Russian church there are 10 suicides to the mil- lion; where the people are purely of the Catholic faith there are 58 to the million; in Protestant communities there are 190 to tue million. External conditions appear to have much to do with the act. There are more suicides fn wet weather than i'll dry, more by night than by day, more on moonlight nights than on dark nights, and there their own acts than women l can not sit in Judgment on those who have done this deed; cannot enter into their inner life. But I warn all who think of freeing themselves from this life that they have no right to do it. The duty of progress compels Us to remain-we must stay. We are here to solve the problems of life, not to eyads them. We are here to fulfill our task. not to leave it unfinished. We must make the soul victorious over the senses, and we do that not by evading pain but by conquering it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.

Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.
 The Denver & Rio Grande Rail. road, "The Scenic Line of the World, has prepared an illustrated book ap- on the above subject, which will be sont free to farmers desiring to change tn sir location. This publica- ton gives valuable information in regard to the agricultural, hortieul- tural and live stock interests of this section, and should be in the hands ofevers one who desires 10 become acquainted with the methods Of of farming by irr. atfon. Write s. K. Hooker, c. P. X. F. A., Denver, Gole.' tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28

A Great Place for Longevity.

To all appearance Ardnamurchan. on the west coast of Scotland, is a great place for longevity Whether it is be cause of the soft salubrious climate, or the remoteaess or the place from the tenters and sins of population, CT something indigenous to the Ardnan- urchan nature. it would be rash to ay; but certain 1t is that an 1krrttiiiiiisai- 1krrttiiiia- nurehan seems to have a good chance 10 become a patriarch. Within thirty years many Of She inhabitants have been cut up at varying ripe ages be- tween 100 and 112. There was a Miss Ann Macdonald, friend of Macleod, the high priest of Morven, who leisure 1y laid down her life at the extreme age of 112. An Alexander McPherson vanished from the present vista when he had attained to 109. A third Donald Cameron, not only saw the five score comfortably out, but left "a hundred individual offsprings to mourn his death.'' And a fourth, Mrs. Mary Stewart, has reached 108, Is hale and hearty, rises daily, and moves about the housa."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
Where Goldfish Are Propagated.

About three miles south of St. Jos eph, on the King Hill road. is located one of the Missouri state fish hatch cries. It's chief interest lies in the fact that it is the only place in the state or in the country anywhere, where goldfish are propagated and dis tributed. Here these little aquarium beauties may be obtained for a mere thank you" and many are they who avail themselves of this privilege. From October until January four goldfish each are given to every citizen of tho state until the supply is exhausted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
Watching for State Papers.

Foreign embassies are always on the sharp watch for the deaths of prolni- nent subjects of their respective coun- tries who may possess interesting eor- respondenee of more or less value to the state. Thus when the Countess Di Castiglione died in Paris, at the 'equest of the Italian embassy, the French authorities placed its seal on syery cupboard and drawer in her house. It is suspected that she had many interesting letters from Victor Emmanuel and Cayour, in whose em- ploy she was during a part of the sec ond empire, and the Italian govern ment does not intend to let these fall into irresponsible hands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28
Many Statues of Christ.

Italian Catholics propose to celebrate the nineteenth century by erecting nineteen colossal statues of Christ in conspicuous points of the peninsula. Among the places selected are Mount Soracte, the Gran Sasso d'Italia, and the toe, the heel and the instep Of ''the boot" The statues are to be Of gildea asst iron.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28

s1'J oo gftct them, and amid tears and kisses
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-28

tury, With buildings crashing all
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20

hat and gloves to match, and
carried white prayer book. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
d. j. Wolf, of Walkersville. The
ushers were Mr.. Harry G. Hull,
of Frederick, cousin of the groom ;
Archie Stimmel, George Hull,
brother of the groom, and Mr..
Albert Mercer, of BraddOck.
Memberships wedding march
was skillfully rendered by Mrs. l..
G. Powell. On their return from
their bridal tour they will be at
home to their many friends on
Frederick street, at this place.
Mr.. Joseph Stultz met with a
very painful accident a few days
ago by being thrown from the
lazy-board of his wagon at the
Touring mills of Mr.. A. ii. Etzler.
Mrs. Edward Stauffer and little
daughter, Helen, of New Midway,
paid a brief visit to friends at this
place last Wednesday.
Mrs. Edward DOrcus' son and
daughter, of Port Deposit, who
have been visiting relatives at
this place the past week, have re-
turned home, much pleased with
their visit.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
BLOWN TO DEATH.
Son Of Edward Fogle Killed by
a Premature Explosion
of Dynamite.

A young son of Mr.. Edward
Fogle, who was doing some blast
ing work on the farm ofex Sheriff
ID. p. Zimmerman near Woods.
bOro, on Tuesday evening last,
was suddenly killed and terribly
mangled and disfgured by the
premature explosion of some sticks
of dynamite, with which he had
been carelessly playing.
The father and some hands were
setting ii blast and left several
sticks Of dynamite out on the
banks of the quarry. The lad
was noticed handling them, when
suddenly there was a loud report,
and the boy was hurled some dis
lance from the spot. When he
was picked up it was found one
side of his face, an arm and a leg
were blown completely off.
A young son of Mr.. thinner.
man, who was standing some so
yards from the spot, was also
hurt by flying debris.
The sad affair has caused great
grief among the friends and ac-
quantances of the unfortunate
lad. 1t is not known how the
dynamite exploded, as it is gen
orally considered safe to handle
it, and it can be thrown upon the
ground without harm.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Mr.. Adam Lindsay, of This
County, Made Senseless by
a CHANGING Bullet, Robbed
by Unknown Parties Near
Taylorsville, Carroll County.

A special to the Sun from
Westminster, Carroll County,
says:
An attempt to murder, in con q.
nection with highway robbery,
was made upon Mr.. Adam Lind
say, a clerk in the store Of Mr..
Frank Zepp, at Taylorsville, Car
roll County, Saturday night last.
Mr.. Lindsay lives in Frederick
County,. near the Carroll and
Frederick County lines. He left
the store as usual Saturday night
shortly before midnight in a one.
horse cart. When he had passed
the line of the two counties and
was on a by road a pistol shot
from the underbrush passed
through his hat, from the front
to the back of the crown. The
ball grazed his scalp, rendering
him unconscious. The evident
intention of his assailant was rob-
berry and assassination, for the
shot was fired at close range.
Mr.. Lindsay pitched forward out
of the cart, and when he regain
ed consciousness was lying by the
roadside, and his pockets had
been rifled of their contents. The
horse and cart were only a short
distance away. About eight dol
lars in money was secured by the
highway robber. This amount
was all that Mr.. Lindsay had in
his possession at the time. The
outrage has caused a stir in the
entire neighborhood and a dill
gent search is being made for the
highwayman. 1t is thought that
the robber made the assault
thinking that Mr.. Lindsay had a
large amount of money with him.
Mr.. Lindsay says he was chloro-
formed after being shot, the rob-
Der evidently making sure that
he should not regain conscious
ness.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
WOlfSVille.
April Is. 1900.

ApFll 10, 1JUU.
The COrnet Band turned out
today and gave us serenade be.
fore noon, after which they
marched to the "Black Rock"
where they furnished music for a
crowd of young people who had
gathered there to spend the day.
The leaders, new cOrnet arrived
in time for use today.
The Easter entertainment at
at the church was well attended
and everybody had a pleasant
time.
Miss Gertie Shoemaker, of near
Frederick, spent Wednesday
evening here with her sister,
Mrs. Harry Wolfe.
Mr.. Ezra Biser, of Frederick,
spent Easter with friends in this
place.
George r. Stottlemyer and
son, Gail, went to Baltimore on
Saturday to spend few days
with friends.
Mrs. Harriet Downing, of
Hagerstown, is spending a few
weeks here as the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. A. j. Smith.
Mr.. V. M. Smith and wife and
Miss Eva Morgan, of Bissell,
spent Sunday Eere with friends.
Miss BERTHE Rocker expects to
go to Baltimore this week to pur-
chase a new line of millinery
goods.
Miss Emma l.. Lamar, of
Boonsboro, spent Easter here
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Lamar.
Henry Baker and wife, of
Greensburg, spent Easter here
with friends.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
Delightful Euchre Party.

Miss Caroline McSherry, daugh-
ter of Chief Judge James McSher-
ry, gave delightful progressive
euchre party at her home on Sec
ond street, Tuesday evening.
The guests were received by Mrs.
McSherry, Miss McSherry and
Mrs. Frederick Alvey, of Wash
ington, d. G. The house was
beautifully decorated for the oc-
casiOn and about twenty couples
cOntended for the prizes. The
score cords were regular playing
cards cut diagonally and tied
with vari colored ribbon. These
were punched for each game won.
The successful players were +. B..
Smith, Miss Maude Gouverneur,
Miss Louise Potts and Messrs.
William Baker, of Washington
Roger Ritchie and Roger Me-
Sherry, who were awarded hand
some prizes.
After the games delicious re-
freshments were served. Among
those present were: Miss Vir-
ginia Motter, TaneytOwn; Miss
M. Imogen Dorsey, Baltimore;
Miss Mason, Virginia; Miss
Blanche Gambrill, Westminster;
Mrs. VIM. G. johnson, Mrs. Will
lard G. Keller, Mrs. f. B. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Howard,
Professor and Mrs. George E..
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ross,
Jr., Mrs. Baker johnson, Misses
Bessie Dennis, Cornelia Dutrow,
Louise Potts, Mollie Dixon, Bees
sic Tyson, Gertrude Hayden,
Maude Governor, Bessie Motter,
Mr.. VIM. Baker, and Mr.. Gordon,
Washington; Messrs. j. Roger
McSherry, Charles Smith, Geo.
Dennis, j. Francis Smith, Rich
ard Potts, Guy Thomas, Roger
Richie, Harry Chapline, Thos.
Williamson, William Markell,
Edward Markell, DR.. Ira j. Nc
Ccrdy, Holmes Baker, Arthur
Trail and G. Francis Baughman.
For additional locals see page 8. }
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
Yellow Springs.

April II, 1900.
The peach, cherry and plum
crops are so far safe.
The gripp is still prevalent in
this vicinity and quite a number
of new patients have been added
to the sick list, whilst the old
ones are getting well. 1t will
scarcely miss any family, but we
hope that it's ravages will soon
cease.
Mr.. E. A. Kaufman, of Balti
more, has been here several
days last week, looking after his
property, which is now vacant.
1t is reported that Mr.. Samuel
j. Linton has purchased one field
from the Kaufman property,
which lies on the east side Of the
turnpike containing about nine
acres, for $500 dollars.
Easter passed off very quietly
with us.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
CHAPTER sos.
apl. 20 st.

AN ACT to repeal and re-enact with
amendments, section fifty-nine of Article
eleven of the Code of Public Local Laws,
title Frederick County" subtitle
Birds and Came" as enacted by Chap
ter 300 of the Acts of 1890.
Section l.. Be il enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That section fifty
nine of Article eleven of the Code of Public
Local Laws, title Frederick County" sub
title, Birds and Came" as enacted by
Chapter three hundred and nine of the
Acts of 1890, be and the same is hereby re-
pealed and re-enacted with amendments so
as to read as follows
50. 1t shall not be lawful for any person
to shoot or trap gray or fox squirrels be-
tween the first day of November and the
fifteenth day of June in each and every
year; and if any person shall be found
guilty by any Justice of the Peace of said
county, he shall be adjudged to pay fine
of not more than five dollars for each and
every squirrel so killed or trapped, for the
first offense and upon failure or refusal of
the party TO pay said fine, he shall be COM
mitted to the county Jail for period not
exceeding ten days; and for each and every
such offense after the first. such party shall
be subject to fine of not less than five
dollars and not more than ten dollars for
each squirrel so killed or trapped and upon
failure or refusal to pay said fine he shall
be committed to the county Jail for a
period not exceeding twenty days. The
right of appeal to the Circuit Court, how
ever, shall not be denied to any person ad-
judged guilty.
Section 2. And be it enacted, That this
Act shall take effect from the date of its
passage.
Approved April 18th, 1900
JOHN WALTER SMITH,
Governor.
JOHN HUBNER,
President of the Senate.
LLOYD WILKINSON,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of the Chief Clerk House of Dele
gates:
hereby certify, That the aforegoing is
true copy of an Act of the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland, passed at the January
Session, 1900.
B. L. SMITH,
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
apr 20, 3t-Clarion copy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
CHAPTER 352.

AN ACT to repeal section twenty-five of
Article twenty of the Code of Public Gen.
eral Laws of Maryland, title ''Con-
stables, subtitle 'Police Duties of Con-
stables" in so far as the same relates to
Frederick county.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That section
twenty-five of Article twenty of the Code
of Public General Laws of Maryland, title
''COnstables," subtitle police Duties of
Constables," be, and the same is hereby
repealed in so far as the same relates to
Frederick county.
Section 2. And he it hereby further en-
acted, That this Act shall take effect from
the date of its passage.
Approved April 10th, 1900.
JOHN WALTER SMITH,
Governor.
JOHN HUBNER,
President of the Senate.
LLOYD WILKINSON,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of the Secretary of the Senate:
hereby certify, That the foregoing is a
true copy of an Act of the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland, passed at the January
i Session, 1900.
| ALFRED RITTER,
Secretary of the-Senate.
apr 20, 3t-Weekly News copy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
louisville.
April IL, 1900

"A IL L > AOOVs
The Y. P. S. G. Il. held their
regular meeting in the NJ. p.
Church on Sunday evening,
April 18th, after which they
elected the officers for the coming
six months: President, w. Sid
we'll; vice president, w. L. War
ner; treasurer, Harry Dinterman.
Miss Carrie Grabill, of Union
Bridge, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, Reuben Grabill, OF
this place.
Mr.. Abraham Foutz was visit
ing friends in New London on
Sunday last.
Mr.. Charles w. Miller and
family, of LinwOod, spent Sun
day with his mother-in law, Mrs.
Julia Harp.
Mr.. Charles Caylor, of Union
town, spent Sunday with Miss
Gertie Ricketts,.
Miss Carrie ubB e6@ en- aee9tfpriMIijjd ID
0u fortune is amassed. So we'll dir
mi bait work in this instance thai
isr S4,OOO,O00 was paid into the hand,
THESE swindlers. 1t is alleged tina,
many as $50 policemen and lette,
vciers were seen in line on a Satnr.
n evening, in addition to other peo
waiting to collect their weekly
ldends. OF course, when the schem.
sapsed the perpetrators of the fraud |
5 the funds were both MISSING
lbtless New Workers. will be silent
qut gold bricks for a time. This
o. goes to show how easily people
be deceived and accounts for WHY
tn and Lombard streets are able IN
tIetrate the gold standard, gold
scheme on the gullible voting
ic.-National Rural.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
Rocky Springs.

April 16, 1900.
The public school very appro-
priately celebrated ArbOr Day.
The German element of our
population observed Good Fri
day.
On Saturday morning, April
IA, a tramp beggar came to the
residence of Mr.. Archie j. Mitch
ell and asked for money. He
gave him a nickel, which did not
seem to please the tramp, and
after he left a field near the house
was discovered to be on fire. 1t
is supposed that the tramp did it
from spite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie j. Mitchell
spent Easter with relatives and
friends in Washington County.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20
JimtOwn.
April II, 1900.

April II, 1900.
The farmers are making fine
progress with their spring work
and are getting ready for corn
planting.
The citizens of this place in.
tend organizing a Sunday School
on Sunday, April 30. We wish
them success in their laudable
undertaking.
A great deal Of sickness pre-
walls at this time in the CON-
munity. A great many children
have the whooping cough.
The public school near this
place closed on last Thursday,
the 18th inst, with an entertain
ment. The program consisted of
dialogues, recitations, etc. The
scholars, each and every one,
acquitted themselves admirably,
and by their skillful rendition of
the program reflect great credit
upon themselves and their kind
and efficient teacher, Miss Annie
X. Geisbert.