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The news & observer., 1901-03-14
NEGRO CONFESSED ALL
And Met Death Calmly in the Court
House Square.
sLksHED IN FACE BY VICTIMS HUSBAND
The Mob Tore Henderson from His Guard Who
Had Captured Him by Means Of Blood
Hounds. Business Was Suspended
tOWitnesS the Burning.
to Witness the Burning,
(By the Associated Press)

Corsicana, Texas, March 13.-Johh
Henderson, colored, who brutally as
saulted and murdered Mrs. Younger,
farmers wife, living just outside this
city, several days ago, was burned TO
death in the court house square here
at noon today.
A written confession of the crime, at
tested by Justice Roberts was secured
from the prisoner.
Five thousand people witnessed the
burning and business was pracucally
suspended for a time.
Henderson was captured yesterday af-
ter a long chase. He was trailed by
bloodhounds from the Younger home
stead, many miles back and forth
across the country and was finally cap
tured near Hillsboro The officers took
him to the latter place and were inn
PEELED, through fear of mobs, to start
for Fort Worth. When the train reach
ed Itasca, a party of Younger's friends
overpowered the guards and hustled
Henderson from the train. He was
conveyed across the prairie, a distance
of As miles to Corsicana, where he was
placed in Jail to prevent the infuriated
citizens from tearing him to pieces.
"A committee WAS dppOtlAlCu W StG
him and pass finally upon his guilt or
innocence. Finally he made a written
confession that he had murdered an
unknown white lady three miles north
of Corsicana, March 9Th There was
no one present he said, but himself and
the womans two little children. He
said he did not know why he did it,
When it became public that Hender
son had confessed people swarmed
around the jail 1t was decided to burn
the prisoner at the stake at 2 p. M, but
news was received that troops had been
started from Dallas and the execution
was hurried.
A railroad rail was driven into the
ground in the corner of the court house
square. Boxes and dry timber were
piled around it and saturated with oil.
Just before noon, about forty men
rushed from the Jail across the square,
to the place where the rail had been
planted. In their midst was Henderson,
handcuffed. The men formed a circle,
holding to a chain which surrounded
the prisoner to prevent the crowd from
tearing him away. The negro was fas-
tened to the rail with wire and chains
Cans of oil were emptied over his
clothing and dozens CT lighted matches
touched the inflamable material. The
fire alarms were rung and the stores
were deserted their occupants rushed
to the square to witness the burning.
Just as the pile was fired Conway
Younger, husband Of the murdered wo-
man jumped at Henderson and slashed
him across the face with a knife. Hender
son gave no indication of pain or slf-
fering. He rolled hls eyes to get a
glimpse of the angry faces which sur
rounded him and there was a Slight
of the hands.
In ten minutes Henderson was dead.
At no time did he make an outcry
other than an occasional groan.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
Trial Trip Of Illinois.
(By the Associated Press. !

Newport News Va, March 12.-On her
builders trial trip today the battleship
Illinois more than measured up to ex-
pectations.
After steaming out of the Virginia
capes, the battleship proceeded about 25
miles down the coast in a smooth sea.
and with ideal weather to speed her
On the return, under a moderate forced
draft, the ships Indicator showed her
speed in a two hours run to average
16 210 knots an hour with 107 revolu-
tions.
The contract requirements call for 16
knots an hour with 120 revolutions.
No attempt was made to speed the
Illinois, her condition being extremely
foul and the accumulation of barnacles
ponderous. The ship has been in the
water for more than a year. The repre-
sentatives of the yard and the Navy alike
are confident that the ship will measure
up to the standard required,
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
POlygamist Escapes Penalty.
(By the Associated Press. }

Salt Lake, Utah, March 1.-THE su-
preme court today handed down a de-
cision in the case of the State VS.. John
c. Graham, appellant. formerly postmas-
ter at Provo, charged with unlawful CO.
habitation, reversing the lower court and
setting aside the verdict OF the ;ury. also
quashing the information. The defendant
was charged with unlawfully cohabiting
with more than one woman in the county
OF Salt Lake, continuously between the
lst day OF January, 1898, and the 18th day
OF May, 1899 The points of law involved
in the appeal were that the offences were
not committed II this county as one of
the defendants alleged wives lived in
Utah county, and one here, also that while
neighbors believed as to the defendants
relations with the alleged plural wife
living in this county the evidence to con-
vict was not sufficient.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
Shall We Draw a New Convention ?
(Bv the Associated Press.l }

Washington, March 12.-No step has
been taken by either side since the de-
livery of the British note treating of the
Senate amendments to the Hay-Paunce-
fote Treaty, and it is understood that
none will be taken in the immediate fu-
ture. The treaty expired March 5th,
and it is stated positively that at this
moment our Government is undecided
as to whether or not it shall attempt to
draw a new treaty with Great Britain.
1t is said that before anything of this
kind is done the administration will
take steps to learn the views of Sena-
tors and the party leaders in Congress.
There will be no treaty submitted to
the Senate except upon a pretty clear
understanding that it is strong enough
to secure the vote of two thirds of the
body. 1t is said at the State Depart
ment that the British communication
submitted yesterday will not be given
out for publication for the present.
A suggestion was made today that an
international congress to be held at
Washington, might prove the best
means of harmonizing the differences
and bringing about common ground
of understanding. Such a congress. it
was pointed out, was held to deal with
the Suez Canal problem, and out of it
grew the Suez Convention which con-
trolls the usage of that waterway.
There is reason to believe that the pro-
ject of an international congress at
Washington would meet with favor
from several of the European maritime
powers, which have not up to this time
taken a prominent part in canal af-
fairs. On the other hand the idea of a
congress met some opposition when in
formally suggested today to diplomat
lists who have taken a leading part in
the canal negotiations.
The Nicaraguan Minister, Senor Co
rea, said today that he had no COM
ment to make upon the rejection of the
amended Hay Pauncefote Treaty, except
to say that although it will be a temper
ary check to the project, which was of
such transcendent Importance to the
comerce of the world, differences
would in time be arranged and the great
project realized. The minister regards
the present state of affairs as sort of
bridge which will lead the way to a
correct solution of the problem, and he
is hopeful as ever that the actual work
on the waterway will not be long de-
ferred
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
Callahan Pleads Not Guilty.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Omaha, Neb., March 12.-James Gala
han, who was recently held to the dis
trict court for alleged connection with
the kidnapping Of Edward Cudahy, Jr.,
was today arraigned. He pleaded not
guilty to the charges preferred against
him, and his lawyers made a plea for
delay on the ground of being unable
to procure witnesses by next Monday,
the original time set for the case to be-
gin. After arguments on the motion
the court fixed the date at March 10th,
and declared no further time would be
granted, unless a very strong showing
were made that it was necessary. Cal
lahsn will be first tried on the charge
of robbery, which is the most serious Of
the three on which ne is held
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
Hanged an Innocent Nan?
(By the Associated Press )


Toronto, March ia dispatch pub
lished here this morning states that
William Scott (colored) was arrested
last night at Portsmouth, Va, for the
murder of Policeman Twohey, of Lon
don, in June last A man known as
Peg Leg" Brown was hanged some
months ago for this crime. He had no
accomplices.
LOCAL 6. g.. So. g.. g.. g.. g.. g..
Governor Aycock has appointed Miss
Bessie, Henderson. Of Salisbury, as one of
the lady managers for North Carolina at
the Buffalo Exposition. Miss Hender-
son is daughter Of Hon. Jno. S. Hen
derson, and is one Of the States most
charming young women.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
citation Of soma ca.es in whieh it Has Iselt

Which
Correspondence of
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O held with steady
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yer then ordinary industry
sonabe certainty what the LAW his case was and the greatest difficulty @ IN ans
@ be- Witnesses deceive YOU iur
applied the evidence and many other things that take place
during @ trial M 90 ITO to make % up m It's ] wer with ordinary industry was
SO now? & This This thought & has caused % e TO % r t lew Of the recent opinions
being
N which defendants
this case the ann brought suit against my @ ehs @ & aesns na 'ns
land plaintiffs Ny clients other
things alleged that said tract OF land was Ooeg WIN the money OF tne
direction invested the of land sued for with the understanding that
there understanding be-
trying the necessary
The SUPREME judgment doing
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s.5 as husband . @ n 9 an The n sale F % his m % R
promised obtained
the 1as s,n n, s ssn,! sSsa Ps9i-s os their q LANDS 5i'
and the Nnsa @ @ g precisely the @ s @ s dsss s Us VS. s
& and &o 9 the s dsson ap the % @ " the transaction took place since the
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easel and the court decides the question Just Just the opposite the decision
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of the Maryland one cited by HIM that the rights CREDITORS
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The news & observer., 1901-03-14
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility" 4"
writes F. ]. Green, of Lancaster, N. H.,
mo remedy helped me until 1 began
using Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicines l ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excel
lent health for years. She says Electric
Bitters are just splendid for female trou-
bles; that they are a grand tonic and
invigorator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only soc. Salts
faction guaranteed by all druggists.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
A NAUGHTY Letter Written Eight Years Ago
Now Rises Up to Plague Him in
His Impeachment Trial.
IT WAS USED AS A RADICAL CAMPAIGN DOCUMENT
Scathing Criticism of the Court Then Constituted,
Charging Wilfu Violation or Ignorance OF Law
and Partially in Its Decisions. Full Text
of Judges Letter.
"oh. that mine enemy would write book"

that mne enemy
his ! the storyo of amanwh a
highest Of the
a
kicked and his kick the
the the letter had Just oeen oan "
ne wrote
Ignorance wtu
regard of the aw
The
of
ctseds members peng
Republican, repuneo
in throughout the State
forgotten by all but the writer thereof
with
scandal did this
demanded
he how had in
NJ impeachment
published
in the atesyn S folows
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
To Restrict Suffrage.
CBx the Associated Presa.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Annapolis. Mo, March 12.-The bill to
amend the election laws so as to prevent
illiterates from voting passed the House
this afternoon. four Democrats, Messrs.
Buckley. Pattison Roberts and Garner,
voting with the Republicans against the
measure. The vote was. SO to 2S.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
Two Killed in a Collision
(By the Associated Press.) J

Chicago, Ills, March ia rear end
collision between time freight and
stock train on the Chicago and North
western Railroad at Arlington Heights,
today killed two stockmen, fatally hurt
one person and injured seven others.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
UNCONSCIOUS FOR HOURS
A Sketch of His Life as Soldier and
Statesman.
RUGGED Fo1cEo' cN'N:feR
All Those Who Knew Him Join in Praise
His Magnificent Mental Powers and
His UnmpeachabIe integrity.
officials Tributes.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Ind, March 13.-General
Benjamin Harrison died at 4:45 o'clock
this afternoon without regaining con-
sciousness. His death was quiet and
painless, there being gradual sinking
until the end came, which was marked by
a single gasp for breath as life departed
from the body. The relatives, with few
exceptions, and several of his old and
tried friends, were at the former Presi-
dents bedside when he passed away.
The news & observer., 1901-03-14
NEGRO SHOT BY A DEspER DO.
Scales Thought He Was an Officer Coming to
Arrest HIM.
Especial to News and Obse

Especial to News and Observer)
Saxon, N. c., March 13-Bob Scales,
colored, was fatally shot near here Satur-
day night by one H. Bennett, who is
wanted in Surry county for some crime.
Bennett was expecting the officers, he
says, and had, three pistols loaded and
handy, and when he saw Scales coming
he jumped out ard commenced shooting
before giving the negro time to speak.
Bennett escaped.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

U S. RUSSELL late of the Norman
Democrat-Topic, was in the city yes
terday enroute to his old home In
Missouri on a months visit. Since re-
tiring from the newspaper business,
Mr.. Russell has accepted the man
agement of the Texas branch of the
Acres -Renfrow Cabinet company, With
headquarters at Austin. Ex-Governor
Kenfrow is president of the company
and A. d. Acres. of Norman, vice
president. The company manufac-
features cabinets and all kinds Of
bank fixtures.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Burns Hegler and Ira Hayes have
formed a partnership to operate
PaGatorium. They viii succeed
Messrs. Eedenburn ard Kennedy, and
will open for business on next Monday
morning, at the ccrner Of Oklahoma
avenue and Division street They
will turn out first class work and
cater to the trade, guaranteeing salts
faction in every way
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
May Cherries.

May cherries are now on the mar
ket All the groceries and fruit booths
are displaying boxes of the finest
class of this fruit The outlook for a
good cherry crop has not failed expec.
tationr for trees in bearing show it
to be heavy one. So quickly have no
tive cherries come onto the city mar
ket the price is reduced to ten and
fifteen cents per box Usually at this
time such fruit easily sells ten to
fifteen cents higher.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Harry Decker an OIL Mannate

Harry Decker came in yesterday
from Beaumont, Texas, where he Is
interested in the oil fields
I've struck a big thing" said
Decker "and expect TO be an oil mag.
nate shortly. During three weeks
cleared $4,000
Captain Stewart Decker, who re-
turned from the Philippines recently,
Is also at Beaumont
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Drf Thos. w. Brewer, TT SILL
Barnes Medical college ST. Louis.
Or Albert Astor Shelby Enid To
peka Medical college
Or. Cassius Walker Brooks, El
Reno, University of Vermont
Or. Chas. r. hume. Anadarko. Uni
versity of Michigan.
DR.. Samuel Nj. Evans, Norman,
Louisville Medical college.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Deputy United States Marshal L. r.
Shockey brought in two federal pris-
oners from Pawnee and placed them
in the federal jan TO remain until the
next term Of the United States ccuf;
at Pawnee. James Amos. the import.
ant prisoner Us charged with steali
q bunch Of cattle from the Usage
tion He Is under $1,000 bond T.
kin McMicheal the other prisoner
charged with selling booze to the
dians.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Larae Audience Present.

A large aujience listened to Mrs
Wellington White lecture at the First
Presbyterian church upon Missions, 20
last evening The lecture was a most
interesting one ond pertained to the
mission work in southern China. Mrs.
White left China last summer where
she was a leading worker in the
American colony among the heather
Chinee. Mrs. White departed for
saltwater this afternoon where she
viii lecture tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

CMr. II. j. Leach, Of Milwaukee,
Wis arrived lest night on the 1915
tain and viii be the guest of his
liarents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Leach, dur
ing his stay in Guthrie. He was a
former resident Of 3is city and has
many warm friends who will be pleas
ed to meet him after an absence OF
nearly four years. Mr.. Leach is a
praeticing attorney and the legal ad-
wiser and assistant manager of the
Mauville Covering company Of Mil
waukee, and is here on business for
that firm.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Harry Robare ENGAGED.

It is reported among the young
folks social circles that Harry Robare
is engaged to Miss liza Wingler, Of
Oklahoma City, and that the wedding
will ts&e place next month. Harry is
well known in this city. Miss Wing
Ter is leader in the young folks
social circles of Oklahoma City
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

MRS NJ. S. middleton, mother Of
Mrs. w. II. Deaves, fell over her
crutch yesterday and sustained a frac-
ture of her leg She is eighty-tWo
years old and few years ago sps-
ia led a fracture Of one leg which has
caused her to be a cripple, using a
crutch ever since. She is reportdd
resting easy today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Excursion to Granite.

There will be an excursion from
Kingdsher to Granite and Mangum
and return for $3.50, Sunday, May 20.
Leaves Kingfsher at a. m. This is
your chance 20 see the granite quar-
ries, oil wells, press brick plants. as
say offices and in fact the coming
manufacturing cities Of the west
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
In suoreme Court.

An appeal from tho dis.~ict court Of
Cleveland county was fle5 in the
supreme court yesterday afternoon,
in the cause OF ]. S Allen and e. c.
Rlxse VS.. the Board of County Com
missioners. Judge Irwin is the trial
Judge The matter concerns the let
ting of the county printing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Phantom Party Invitations.

Z The Young Ladies' Guild of the
Episcopal church, have sent out their
invitations for the Phantom party an.
nounced some time ago It will take
place at the home Of Mrs. R. w. Black,
on next Wednesday evening. Every
one is expected to come attfred in a
sheet and pillow slip, else he will
not get in.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Roosters often crow over eggs they
did not lay. Same with people who
sell an imitation Rocky Mountain Tea,
made famous by the Madison Medi.
cine Co.'S advertising 35c Ask
your druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

The 1901 Dancing club have is
Sued invitations for a dance tonight at
Fuller hall. The event Is for the pur-
pose of entertaining guests in the city
tonight The committee ran out Of in
vitations after it was to late to have
more printed and extends cordial
Invitation to any who desire TO at
tend.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
w. c. T. U. Met.

The Womens Christian Temperance
Union met this afternoon with Mrs
j. f. Palmer, at her home at 4O5 East
Logan avenue. The meeting was a
business one and many of the mem
bers were present.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Entertained Friends.

Miss Stella Clayton entertained Va
number of friends at her home Oh
East Washington avenue last night
Cards was the order Of the evenings
amusement, followed by a luncheon
A feature of the evening was the gift
of a handsome rocking chair to Mi3s
Clayton from her friends.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Citizenship Pardon.

Governor jenkins yesterday after
noon issued a citizenship pardon to
George Adams, who has been serving
three years sentence from Pawnee
county for grand larceny
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

do not expect, neither do ! solicit
all OF the trade Of the town, but when
you go to a saloon and want some
thing good call for Gettelman's Best
and accept no substitute-then you
get the best. Same Old Moses, dis
trlbutor for Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

The reason that Barr nger at 105
Harrison avenue, has the FIRST class
whisky trade of the city is not So
much owing to the courteous treat
ment always in evidence as it is Of
theI goods served-the 1913 bonded
goJds that are bought in 1O.barrel lots.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
ASYLUM BOARD.
Visits Norman to Inspect Threadailrs
Sanitarium

DR. w W. Wiuher, Of Icinghsher
W. w. Southard. of Perry and DR.. C.
c., Elliott, of Blackwell, who were ap-
pointed by Governor Jenkins a com
mission TO inspect the Norman sani-
tarium went to Norman today. The
board VIII make special inquiry as to
whether any Of the inmates are In
condition to be discharged and sent
TO their homes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
Miss Braun EntertaIns.

"a Miss Hedwig Braun entertained o,
number Of her friends at her home
last evening in honor Of Miss Laura
Cross, Of King6sher, who is her guest
for a few days.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Ex-Mayor Gordon, OF Ponca, took
flyer in stocks while in New York
with Judge II. S. Cunningham and
culled cut a bunch OF money.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Fire Chief Keslers men are kept
busy extinguishing ash fires in the
rear OF the Grand Leader store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Sample copies of Bryan's Commoner
can be secured at The Leader office
on application.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24
On sale Tomorrow Mornlna.

The tickets for the Guthrie High
school commencement will be placed
on sal9 tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock at the Corner Drug Store The
price will be 25 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

It is said that George Laing, Of
Kinghsher. viii be Secretary Grimes
right hand man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

General opinion is that the city
water bonds viii carry by large ma
iority.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

The club railroad committees are
busy interviewing business men.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

oun oIus oent eIaar Is tho best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

Flowers are abundant this year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-24

street paving should be agltated.