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Warren sheaf., 1901-08-15
NEGROES BURN At STAKE
Mobs in Alabama and Georgia
Take Revenge on Colored
49,, Wretches. .5-s ..@-..
WERE ASSAIlANIS Of WHITE WOMEN.
Districts In Which Their Grimes
Were Committed, the Torch Ia AP-
piled and They Are Burned to
Death.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 8.-Uttering
alternate curses and prayers and
shrieking as the flames encircled his
writhing body, John Pennington, q
negro, died at the stake near Enter
prise yesterday, a victim of the ven-
geance of a mob of 500 whites and
blacks.
Though the suffering wretch plead
ed for mercy and frantically endeav-
ored to break the chains that tightly
bound him, not trace of sympathy
was shown on the faces that peered at
him through the flames. Pennington
had committed brutal assault upon
Mrs. j. c. Davis, the wife of one of the
best-known farmers of Coffee county,
and confessed his guilt.
The attack was made when Mrs.
Davis, who was alone at home, was in
her garden. Leaving his victim uncon-
scious, the negro fec into the woods
about the place. AS soon as she re-
gained her senses Mrs. Davis crawled
to the house and gave the alarm.
Captured After n Chase.
A large posse was quickly organized
with bloodhounds and the negro was
chased until early Thursday morning,
when he was captured in a swamp.
Pennington was bound hand and foot
and taken back to the Davis home for
Identification.
Mrs. Davis Immediately recognized
him, and the negro broke down and
wept. He admitted the crime and
pleaded for mercy, but, deaf to his
cries of terror, the leaders dragged the
trembling man from the house.
Several members of the crowd had
already driven an iron pipe into the
ground, and as the men approached
with Pennington both whites and
blacks were piling brushwood around
the stake.
When all was ready the cry was
given and the crowd stood back A
match was applied to the pile and,
with oil to feed upon, the tiny flame
soon burst into a roaring fire. The
terrified negro again pleaded for
mercy in the most agonizing tones
and prayed that those around him
might perish. He then called upon the
Maker for forgiveness. and as the
flames leaped up and encircled his
neck an .unearthly shrek was heard
and the mans eyes had almost bulged
out of the sockets. r... a~ .....
By this time the fire had gained such
headway that nothing could be seen
excepting a wriggling motion in the
center of the circle of fire. A deathly
.:1 ELL
the flames had subsidized sufficiently to
disclose Pennington's head. fallen for
ward and hanging limp over the iron
chain.
The body was quickly consumed,
after which the crowd quietly dis
Dersed
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-15
The State Bank Of Warren
is the place where you can
get a Loan on your Farm with.
out delay.
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by"NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
Cure" 1t is q great surprise on &C
count OF it's exceeding promptn6ss in
relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female Re-
lieves retention OF water almost i'm
mediately. Hyou want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by E. F. WHITNEY, Druggist, War
rem, Mimi. 49,. .-'~... Ti5.E.
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-15
HUSBAND. APPLIES TORCH.
Starts Fire Which Burns the Assail-
ant of His Wife.

anf OF HIS \"11e.
Savannah, Ca, Aug. lathe negro
assailant of Mrs. j. J. Clark was cap
tured at Liberty City Friday by R. L.
Young, a section master of the Sea-
board air line. Friday night he was
taken to Ways Station and identified
by Mrs. Clark positively. While be-
ing removed from. Ways to Bryan
county Jail the prisoner was taken
away from his captors by a mob, and
it is reported, was burned at the stake.
Later the story of the burning of
the negro was confirmed. His positive
identification by his victim sealed his
fate. A mob of 400 men clamored for
his life, but the leaders Of the mob,
numbering less than a dozen, carried
into execution the plans of vengeance
they had formed. The rest of the
mob was kept at distance and was
not permitted to come within 100 yards
of the place where Washington met
his death. This was at spot few
feet from the railway track and not
500 yards from the house in which the
ravisher committed the crime for
which he paid so dreadful a penalty.
He walked to his death with out trem-
or and met it without a prayer or an
appeal for mercy. He admitted his
guilt of crimes incident to the princi-
pal one, which proved his guilt of that.
But to the end he stubbornly refused
to acknowledge that he had assaulted
Mrs. Clark. Along the side of the rail-
4 -
the earth. To this Washington was
forced, and bound in q sitting posi-
Jtion. His legs extended straight in
front of him on either side of the bar.
IA chain held him fast around the waist,
while heavy rope encircled the bar
and his neck. -...% ..r> ..
Washington's victim had been asked
by the leaders of the mob to apply
the torch to the pyre, but at this Of
fico her soul revolted and she refused.
Her husband was selected in her
stead. Washington looked straight
into the eyes Of Clark as the latter
stopped down to apply, the match.
The wood was rich, fat pine and was
saturated with kerosene oil. The
flames leaped hungrily towards
iWashington's body. The man showed
mo signs in his face Of the agony he
must have suffered, and met death
without groan, a. seemingly he
had faced 1t without fear. The lead
ers of the mob watched the work of
the flames until Washingtons head
fell back upon his shoulders and he
died. =. ...j j.t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
IN SOCIETY,".
(Continued from Page g.

being manifested in the club ETofN. This Was :n several respects one of the mos ventful meetings thi. popu- lar club IS held The regular elee- tion ol 5E CTS took place and alG new na a.be. EcIe admitted to the or eanizat.an. The officers elected were as folloV.s President. Mrs Louis Roth: Secretary. Mrs. D. M Bluthen- thal. The announcement of Mrs. C. X. Bloom of her intention to retire from the presidency of the club oc- casioned much regret upon the part of the members Mrs. Bloom has ef- ficently served in the capacity of pres ident for two years. The club will have it's next social meeting next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Roth. Those who attended were Mesdames Beckie Franklin. Joe c. Meyer, J.. Michaels. Simon Bloom. F. Rosenberg, Buck Bloom. D. NJ. Bluthenthal. c. A. Bloom. \. B. Bluthenthal. J. kornfeld, !. B. Simon. Gus Waterman. VI. Well. CT. Julius Schloss. Will Kaufman. l.. Kastor Ed Aafonson, Mo. Levine, Edgar Bloom and l.. Roth
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p. B. ii. A. P. Euchre Club


 The members of the P. B. H. A. r. Euchre club met Thursday afternoon with Miss Roella Solmson and were delightfully."- entertained Since the or ganiztaion of this club the members have been beset with inquiries from many persons who were desirous Of knowing what the initials in the club ; name stand for. and to prevent fur ther continuance of this they have de cided to change the name of the club to the Thursday Afternoon Euchre club. At Miss Solmson's entertain ment Thursday afternoon the mem bers of the club spent an enjoyabl time The contest for prizes was splrs it'd and resulted in Mrs. L. A. Samuels winning first prize, 9 cut glass violet holder. and Miss Ray Kaufman the second prize, handsome plaque. Those present were Mrs. l.. \. Sam uels, Misses Ray Kaufman. Sylvi7 Hoffman. of Freeport, Ill.,: Katie May Pickins tof Walnut Lake). Ida DreS- fus. Francis Waterman. Bertie WeilC@, Rachel Kaufman, Cladia Well. He"- tha Miller, May Meyer, Roella Solm son. Miss Bertie Weller will entett2.n the members of the club at it's next in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
Weddinq Anniversary

The reception given last night bE Mr. and Mrs. W H. Langford at the residence of Mrs j. B Speers, i'll hon or of the Misses Wetter. of Memphis, and for the celebration of their if teenth wedding anniversary. was a brilliant sacial event. being a climax to the festivities of the Thursday nights reception. As upon that oc- casion. the hospitable home of Mrs. Speers presented rarely beautiful appearance with it's wealth of floral decorations Large white chrysan themums were used profusely in the halls and Darlors. The receiving party were stationed in the parlOrs. In the party were Mrs. J. B. Speers, Mr. and Mrs W. II. Eangford, the Misses Wetter, Miss Sallfe Byrd Miss Zue Thompson Miss Blanch Fox and Mrs. H. hrk Tunnah. Of Little Rock. Mrs. Langford wore a handsome white gown. The other members of the re ceiying party were elegantly attired. An orchestra from Little Rock was present and discoQrsed music The receiving party were stationed almost exactly where AIr md Mrs. Langford were married fifteen years ago. and the bride and groom of that occasion yaly little when eentrasted with their appearance Of today After some timeWas whiled away in pleasant con- yersation, the guests were invited to the dining room. where q most de licious repast. served hv Mr E. IF. Pecsham. Of Little Rock. had been prepared far them Baaatifal hand painted ds45fe heats were gigen the guests ae souvenirs The hospitality of 3h aud Mr+ Eangford was never
 more enoved than upon this oeea sion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24

Common sonse is the lnack of sec ing thinea as tbey arc. and doiag things as they ought to he done.-C. F, SfoWc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24

There is no ether nedium in the world like tbo daily newspaper for all kin3s of legitimata advertising To, led1 Commercial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24

Many woman has truly loved ,| man-antil she discovered that n| was too poor to be loved; for love hal got . financial value.
 Benevolent feeling enobles the mas trining actions.-Thaekeray.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
American Schoolhouses
 No Better Than Barns
By ELIZABETH PHILLIPS HUGHES, Special Educational
 A9epf Of tbe British GoverDn7e1t

OUR schoolhouses ill this country are for the most part dreadful and are matter of the greatest prise t5 me. have seen some which are little more uAheaItAful. Such state of affairs is right in
 this land. where there Is llsttable boast of the
 public school system, the best of all agencies i'll
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
Cotton Belt.
SOUTH BOUND.

NO. l.....s. 09 D. m NO. , < oo q. H.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24

the advancement oI humanity But know tic trouble with your scoosvo have much politics mixed wit Nour education.
 have aseetaine! @oXiatev the of expended by the people for sehooo and the results all There should be better showing fer generosity of the people, but there ias been dreadful leakage. and the people will have to be generous again remedy the conditions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
SOUTH POUND.

No. 221. ........z....... .10:55 a. n.
 No. 223. ............,,..... 30 D. m. No. 225 .-...=.-...........,... .10:23 D. n.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
Iurtlfer I'urtie~larx.

Mss salto4a5a. M... >A-atle tells me that her fathtr won distinction On the bench.
 Mis-. Winthrop Yes, hs was shoe maksr. somerv ..e Josrna4.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
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 Hc ae.. ~o 9fe uf Fo he4 gADorS 844s te4lisz4s l.3a.=t siesE4z3 iJazi4 Ne4Ys.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24

Th6 authors of no cifz - "A4a iga
 ican pea or ei... they CT history Il st as occupied @0iei esa
 Bm they do hete7 son. taat the time At there is room for hymn; tha1 q tin with otr broader expanding comm sphere in inc there should be hymn, perhaps o tance. 1ha1 shouid se k the American arHl4 and chief magistrate Gf Hn heroic services ef a@e chased our iber, ai hationa! calamity which times befallen Us. Tiny like America, such | contain the element, of general worship, suited Of great public gathering national thanksgiving al and these conditions we Gaarsi Columbia" meets.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
NORTH BOUND.

No. 4. LAO a. m. Arrive-10:55 Leave-2:30 D. n.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-24
THE: RAILROADS.
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Hold iu Thy Measy Hand Chr t;'g9f1, nS sea a3se! Iaad, L. oei=44d tie44
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
HAAS IS REAPPOlNTED.
WILL BE MEMBER OF POLICE COM
MISSION UNTIL 1906.

Mayor Smith yesterday named Charles
l.. Haas member Of the board of police
commissioners to succeed himself. His
term of office is for five years. and his
appointment yesterday makes him a
fixture Until 1906
Commissioner Foelsen is now the low
est on the list in respect to the number
OF years he has yet to serve. His term
CT office will expire next June and the
question arises. whether he will be
eligible to reappointnent by the present
mayor, in case that official fails to be
reelected. Mr.. Foeisom says Mavor
Smith in any event VIII be in q position
tG reappotnt MIN or name his successor
Inc appointments on the several boards
nave heretofore been made in March. but
the charter when it went into force. pro-
vided for the naming of the police COM
mission not less than forty or more than
sixty days from the enactment of that
instrument. The idea was to deyolye the
appointments on the incoming mayor
Mr.. Haas selection to the commission
was made the second Tuesday in Juno
and his reappointment yesterday was a
year exactly from his original appoint
ment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
BURIED THIRTY-sIX YEARS
Body of Infant Exhumed in Perfect
State of Preservation.

The body Of Annie Wilson, who was
buried In Calvary cemetery in May, 1865.
was exhumed yesterday and inferred at
st. Marys cemetery, Minneapolis The
BODY was that of child nine months
old, and was in the best state of preser-
walton. This was owing to 9e fact that
an iron casket, Theoretically sealed had
been used. The cover Of this was re-
moved, and through the glass the face
OF the little one could be seen. It looked
like that of child which had been dead
ABOUT three days. being but slightly dis
coIored. A strange observation made was
In regard to the hair. The hair lay
smoothly combed, being parted in the
middle, as on the day of the funeral.
1t had not grown.
The eXhumation was made by T. Con-
molly, Minneapolis undertaken, at the
instance of Anthony H. Wilson, pipe
man of Engine Company Nc H. Mime
apolfs, brother of the little one, When
the casket was opened yesterday he
gazed for the first time on the form of
his sister, as he was born several years
after her death. The object of the rein
torment was to have 1t laid by the re-
mains or the other members of the Will
son family. The father, mother, O sister
and brother are buried at St Mary's.
Pipeman Wilson is the only living men,
Der of the family
The casket which inciosed the remains
Of Annie Wilson is one that is no longer
In use. 1t is of octagonal shape. and, &C
cording to a diary that Mrs Wilson kept,
1t had been secured in the East at a
price of S2S5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
PoAiCE COURT BREVYTIES.

oe L; !; Jamison, who was charged with
assault and battery in a complaint made
s Sy Neis johnson, was yesterday fined
81 in police court --A1ee
lhomas Ries and Harry Souder were
charged with assauHing Patrolman FIT.
gerald of Margaret station early yester.
DAY morning: The policeman claims that
Wnen ne told them to move from a cor.
nef they assaulted him, tearing his mi.
FORM coIl1t The cases viii be heard in police
Fred Esehle. who was arrested for 90.
sTa a Mrs. Nora Carr at Seventh and
3onn streets, Sunday night, was ORDERED
10 Ieave the city yesterday.
JQnn Holman was yesterday charged
with assault and battery in a COMPLAINT
mace by John Campbell a fellow work.
man at the Twin City brick yards The
later claims that Holman struck him
!nflcting a black eyer The case was con.
lnlued until ttodayJis d
Wllliam Toilette will have a heartns
To-Day on cha of assault and batter
made by Max Ross, who claims thai
the aefendant assaulted him at the Wind.
sor hotel YESTERDAY " 'iiN'
sixth street between st. Peter an6
9ackson streets has been ordered close
10 franc by Captatns Clark, after 7:st
CLOCK IN the evening, The street is tf
De used for promenade purposes
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
FINDS LONG LOST SISTER
WOoDMAN GATHERING BRINGS
JOY TO CHARLES WILSON,
OF BUTTE
SEPARATED FIFTEEN YEARS ]
Wilson Left Minnesota Many Years
Ago, and Lost All Track of
Sister-LOcated in Min
neapOlis.

Every great gathering, national or
otherwise, mas its romances and doings
of things not on the programme. and IN
this respect the Woodmens gathering Is
no exception. One Of the prettfest true
tales that might well adorn the pages
of story book, came to light yesterday.
in connection with the present encamp-
This story. which is not fiction, dates
back fourteen years ago, and the parties
directly concerned are Charles Wilson, of
Butte, Mont, and mis- sister, both Of
whom are at present in the Twin Cities.
Fifteen years ago Mr.. Wilson, who is
connected with the Chasline Paint COM
pany, of Butte, and who is now in at
tendance as one Of the uniformed MEM
bers of the ercampment enlisted in tho
regular army, from Minnesota. HIS only
near and dear relative was a young sis
ter whom he left in charge Of friends Of
the family.
The fortunes of war took him to dis
tant parts, and after awhile letters,
which he had been accustomed to re-
ceive from his sister, ceased coming. and
aI5 his letters remained unanswered, he
began to fear for the worst.
After remaining in the regular army
for a number of years he was honorably
discharged, and when the Spanish war
broke out he again enlisted and found
himself in active service.
Upon returning to the States he set
tied in Montana. and set inquiries on
foot with the hope of finding mis- sister
whom he had not seen for fourteen years.
He sent photographs and descriptions Of
her to different parts Of the country, the
only trace Of her being found alt Kansas
City, where she lived a few years ago,
and finally he gave UP the quest, believ-
ing she was dead.
Upon arriving in ST. Paul, the first Of
the week, Mr. Wilson met an old friend
of the family, and in exchanging notes.
he told the latter of his long search for
his sister, and of his great grief at being
unable Ito find her.
Imagine his establishment and delight
when his friend told him that his sister
was resident Of Minneapolis, and that
he had seen her on one of the streets OF
the Mill City only a. few weeks ago.
The news was almost too good for be-
lief, but as his friend was sure he was
right they started for Minneapolis in
search Of the long lost sister, and after
making some inquiries She was located
on Hennepin avenue, near the West
hotel, where she is conducting all apart
ment house of furnished flats.
Mr.. Wilson called at the house. osten-
sibly in quest of rooms and in response
to summons his sister appeared in per-
SOIL. looking more mature, but not SO
greatly changed in the intervening years.
The recognition was mutual. and so
was the joy,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
CATHOLIC FoREsTERs MEET
Sixth Stnte biennial Convention in
Session ut minneapolis.

The sixth biennial state convention Of
the Catholic Order Of Foresters opened
at the Phoenix hall. Seventh street ana
Hennepin. yesterday.
The first regular session was called at
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when tho
delegates met at tine hall and trans
acted some preliminary business The
various committees were appointed and
short discussions occupied the after
noon.
Among the committees appointed yes.
terday was a telegram committee. After
adjournment this committee sent greet
iugs to Archbishop Ireland. Bishop Nc
Golrick, Duluth: Bishop Cctter. OF
Winona, and Bishop Stanley of Fargo.
N. D.
The most important business Of the
meeting will be transacted at the final
session Thursday whsn the election Of
officers will occur and the next place OF
meeting will be chosen Another feature
of the session will be the naming .of TWEEN
ty delegates to the int irrational con-
vention which will be held at Detroit,
Mich, during the first week in August.
While the contest for securing the
next state convention has not yet reached
its usual warmth. there is some wire
pulling in which st. Paul and st. Cloud
are figuring most prominently.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-12
HARB)R FOR WEST SIDE
DISSATISFACTION OF YACHT OWN
ERS RESULTS IN A NOVEL
SCHEME
SITE FOOT OF STATE STREET
Rivermen Are Taking TO the New
Scheme Kindly, and Idea Is
Expected to Take Form
Shortly.
;ITE FOOT OF STATE STREET

The desire on the part Of ST. Paul
launch owners to vacate Raspberry Island
as a harbor and take up their rendezvous
ON the West side in the vicinity OF
Starkey and State streets has resulted In
the evolving of a scheme that may ultl-
mately cause all of st. Paul river SHIP
ping and doekage interests to revert TO
that section Of the city.
On the east shore of the river. because
of the encreachments Of the railroads,
the wharfage facilities are miserabiy
poor, and when there are many coats
rnoored to the present dock, so mad
eouate as TO render speedy loading o. q
vessel impossible Especially is this so
In the case of the big Diamond 10 boats,
their arrival in nearly every instance
compelling the excursion boats generally
tied there to move TO other quarters.
The scheme outlined is to remove tine
old bridge pier that at present abuts the
foot of State street and to dredge the
river there until a lrarbor Of sufficient
depth has been obtained. This would ne
cessitate tine removal of the dam now
standing at the head of the small island
lust above the Robert street bridge, a
Job insignificant in the amount of labor
required. The main channel~now hugs the
West side at a point below State street,
| and II is claimed that If Credged and
the shore line piled and riprapped TO
prevent washing. a harbor Of sufficient
depth could be secured to accommodate
all the boats that now travel the upper
Mississippi The haTfbor could be main
tanned to a short distance east of the
Robert street bridge.
With the West side now becoming an
Important commercial and factory dis
trict, it is only a questions of time when
a perfect net work of railroads will
traverse it's streets, and rivermen see In
It a possibility that they will be entirely
shut out. There ts now plenty OF room
| for a good Ievee and dockage facilities
and the hope is entertained that the
scheme will see fulfillmert at no distant
I date.
The city council is DOW entertaining
the idea advanced by the launch owners
to provide two floating docks with ap-
proaehes in the Vicinity of State and
Starkey streets, and will in all PROF.
ability grant the request
In further support of their scheme,
rivermen say THAT the Omaha will UNI
| doubted1y obtain a right of way for the
! laying of a spur track alorg the river
front on the West side, and if this Is
granted it would add materially TO the
river shipping interests that a Iewee and
| dock would bring to that section of the
| city.