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New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
LIVELY FIGHT IN WALDORF
PROPRIETOR. DETECTIVE AND BELLBOYS
IN A sCRIMMAGE WITH A PARTY
CHARGED WITH DISOR-
DERBY BEHAVIOR.
DERBY BEHAVIOR.

man who said he was William ]. Bryant a
drygoods clerk. Of No. 345 Clinton-st.. Brook
lyn. was arrested in the Waldorf-Astoria last
night after a lively fight He knocked down
and jumped James F. Kennedy, the hotel
detective. In turn Kennedy laid Bryant low
with his billy. ana made the vender OF fabrics
a sorry sight. Kennedy was reinforced by Mr..
Boldt the proprietor; some walters. and lot
Of bellboys. The scene OF the battle the
reading room which adjoins the billiard room.
Bryant was one OF party of six men and two
women who had been in the reading room for
an hour or more. They had ordered. paid for
and taken many drinks. OF which cocktails were
in the majority. They laughed and talked and
so annoyed another patron OF the hotel that he
could not read his evening paper. Suddenly. at
100 o'clock he leaped to his feet and ran to De
tective Kennedy.
"Mr Kennedy. did you see that?" he de-
manded.
NO. What" asked the detective.
why. that fellow [pointing to Bryant acted
in a way that I do not expect TO see ina place
like this want ii stopped"
Mr. Kennedy says he looked and saw that all
that had been charged was true. Mr. Boldt
was consulted. He said that Mr.. Kennedy was
paid to care fo- such things. and intmated that
any person acting improperly must be asked to
leave the hotel. and in the event Of a refusal
be thrown out.
This will have to stop" said the detective to
Bryant You are acting disEracefully.' one
Of the men jumped up and. catching one Of the
women by the arm said;
Come Blanche let us get out. We don't
want any trouble" The two left the hotel
How dare you? Who are you. sir?'' demand
ed Bryant The detective told him
"A detective. mere detective insult us like
this Won are an insoIent puppy Go to --
sir Take that" Bryant hit straight out The
blow cut half-inch cash over Kennedy's eye
and the detective dropped. Kennedy says the
men and women all jumped on him. But Mr.
Roldt went 70 the rescue. After 1t was over
policeman was called in and he. Kennedy and
Bryant went In a cab TO the "Tenderloin" sta
ton
on the trip Kennedy says Bryant offered him
81 to fix II. Bryant was later bailed out by a
friend whom ne addressed as Wheeler" Bryant
was charged with assault and being disorderly.
While the fight lasted. three or four minutes,
business on the main floor of the hotel was sus-
pended.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
DR GRJGGs WAS BURNED TO DEATH

FELL. FROM a CHAIR INTO CRATE FIRE
INSTEAD OF DYING FROM PARALYSIS.
mr. stephen Chandler Griggs was burned to
death and did not die from paralysis. as was
asserted Friday night, at the home Of his daugh-
ter. Mrs Charles II. Jenning. Of Nutley. N. j.
Yesterday 1t leaked out that DR. Griggs, who
was eighty-two years old. had fallen from
invalid chair into crate fire. When he
found his bathrobe in flames and his head
WAS resting in the hot embers. His face and
the upper portion of his body had been so badly
burned that he died within five minutes.
DR. Griggs. who went to live with his daugh-
ter five years ago, suffered sUnstroke about a
year ago. Since then there had been an attend
ant with him almost constantly. Friday the
doctor asked that he be placed In an invalid
chair and wheeled close 10 the crate fire. When
that was done the attendant left him for few
moments. In his absence the accident hap
pened 1t Is believed that the doctor was stricken
with paralysis and fell over into the fire.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
KERR'S FATHER DIES.
A BROKEN HEART THOUGHT TO HAVE
KILLED FIM.

Paterson N j.. Feb. . (SpeciaD.-Hugh Kerr.
father of George J. Kerr. who was removed to
State Prison yesterday, died this afternoon at
800 O'Clock at his home. No. 26 Ward-st. The
deceased was seventy years old. but up till
three months ago he was in rugged health. The
disgrace brought by the implication of his
son in the BOsschieter murder had a visible ef-
feet on the old mans health
Mr. Kerr was born in Belfast. Ireland. He
came TO this country fifty years ago. He be-
came a bOiermaker and worked at that trade
both in Rogers and Cooks locomotive works
For number of years he was away from this
CITY working in Scranton. Penn. Matteawan.
N Y. and Charlestown, Mass. Returning
10 this city ne took up the general contracting
business. He leaves second wife. whom he
married three years ago. and four children-eX-
Judge John F. Kerr, George j. Kerr. Josephine
Kerr and Mrs. r. r. Denner. Four years ago,
when Ciarret a. Hobart was received in the
armOry here by $4,000 citizens. Immediately
after his nomination for Vice-President. Mr..
Hobart pointed TO Mr.. Kerr and said he was
one of the Democrats whom he had always
delighted TO honor. His physician says that
MIR Kerr died from stomach trouble. but people
generally say he died of broken heart.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
NAY BECOME ATToRyEY-GENERAL.
FRANK f. HUrCHINs. NOW FIRST ASSISTANT
MENTIONED FOR THE PLACE OF
MR. GRIGGS.

Cleveland Ohio Feb. (SpeciaD.-It comes from
a Washington source 20 personal friends that Presi-
dent Mckinley will name Frank +. Hutchins. of
Warren Trumbull County, Ohio. as successor to
Attorney-GeneraI Griggs when the latter official
retIres on March Mr. Hutchins is now First As
sistant to Mr. Griggs- The President thinks highly
or Mr.. Hutchins as a man and lawyer. Mr.
Hutchins was one OF the committee that examined
President Mckinley when he was admitted to the
practice OF law in Ohio. and friendship has since
been continued between them. Mr. Hutchins was a
practitioner at the Trumbuu County bar for years.
and made a speciality consulting attorney; His
first public offce was the one which he now holds
Although an ardent Republican. he has never taken
active part IN political campaigns
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
WIFE OF ALEXANDER r. SMITH DID NOT
HEAR THE WHISTLE

HEAR THE WHISTLE.
As the Naugatuck express on the New-York.
,ya,v-9aven and Hartford Railroad was passing
.hrough Pelham Manor yesterday morning about
1o.o5 o'clock at the rate OF forty miles hour,
,ho engineer saw a woman crossing the tracks
oD,,, a few hundred feet ahead Of the locomo-
tive He gave several shrin blasts Of the whis-
,le hut the woman. who wore a large colarette
ohor, her head and shoulders. did not appear TO
,ear him. and made no effort TO get out OF the
nav BEFORE the train could be brought to a
s,on she was struck by the pilot of the locomo-
,,,,a and killed almost instantly. The mangled
,odv was carried into the waiting room. where it
VAS identified as that of Mrs. Alexander Rogers
c,,,,b az Pelham Heights Mrs. Smith the
u,,a n, Alexander Rogers Smith. formerly Edi-
.or ~ 'sSeaboard," a trade paper Of this
city Mr.. Smith is a prominent Republican, and
yvas a member OF the State Commerce Commits
sion appotnted by Governor Black. Mr.. Smith
recentiy went South on business trip The
aaad woman was about thirty-eight years old.
and leaves six children. Yesterday morning,
With her eldest son. Alexander r. Smith, jr..
20 fae the IO:45 O'Clock local train for this city.
In order 10 reach the west station expeditiously.
Mrs Smith crossed the tracks The boy ran
ahead 20 buy the tickets, and was In the station
when HIS mother was killed Several women
who were in the parlor car OF the express ran
ONT on the platforms and tainted when they saw
the crew carrying the body away.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

the purchase Of control OF the Southern Pacific
by Union Pacific interests
'T believe that the stockholders and bond
holders OF a railroad should receive a fair re-
turn on their investment, but do not believe
in combinations such the one just effected
between the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific BY such combination a vast system OF
road comes under the absolute control Of single
group OF men All is likely to go we'll long
as the crops in the territory traversed continue
good and rates are not raised But the people
have a thousand votes 10 every one controlled
by the railroad, and when the railway owners
seek 10 use their power to advance rates, the
State Legislatures will retaliate."
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
FOUR RESCUED FROM DROWNING.
ICE GAVE WAY BENEATH SKATERS WHO
CROWDED AROUND.

Cape May. n. j. Feb. CpeciaD.-Four skaters
were rescued from drowning on Lake Lilly this af-
IernOOn after serious time amid the breaking
of tho ice They were Miss Mamie Sayre Willis J.
Benckert. Willie Hall and Claude Taggart. The
first two had been skating together when the ice
in the OF the lake gave way with them
After they called for help others gathered about to
save them. The ice began breaking. and later two
others also fell in. All but Benckert were rescued
with a horse blanket. while Benckert was pulled
with a pair OF horse reins. The blanket and
reins Were taken from horse hitched while ats
skating.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Drawing-room Pullman sleeping cars, Compart-
ment cars. Library. Dining and Observation cars.
leaving Pennsylvania r. r. ferry. 2Sd ST.. R:55
y. NJ. via Seaboard Air Line Railway Service un-
excelled. Office. 1.2O6 Broadway.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
FLORIDA. CUBA AND NASSAU.

Florida limited the standard train of the world
Lv. New York daily except Sunday 1910 Noon via
Z. r. X. and Southern Ry. Gives earliest arrival
st. Augustine following afternoon. connecting at
Jacksonville for Port Tampa Two other fast trains
daily 3:25 p. NJ. and 12l0 Night. Perfect dining and
sleeping service. N Y. Offices. I'll and 1.1S5
BroadWay.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

n, Ine See board Air Line Railway operates through
rsiinan sleeping cars 10 Florida, also % Atlanta
"a. making connection for Nashville. Tenn and
NtN.Ofehns. la. Secure your tickets via this
popuAsr route. Office, l.26 Broadways-Acyt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

HOTEL VICTORIA. BROADWAY & 9TH.
serves dainty IuncheOns daily for ladies' who are
shopping. Music every day from L to o'clock
AdyL
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
RIGHT AT YOUR HAND

Is Grand Central Station of the New York Cen
tral, with through train every hour Reservations
made month In advance. Trains at all hours.
See time table.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

rao,,. IAN TO visit Pinehurst. N. c.. on your way
20 Egor5aa via the Seaboard Air Line, one OF the
most delightful OF the South. ONCE los
NORTHUMBERLAND.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
FLORIDA. CUBA. N

FLORIDA. CUBA. NASSAU. GEORGIA
Via Washington Richmond. Charleston. N x S
Fla Special 2.lO r. NJ Two other trains. Only
one night 20 all Florida points. Qulckest route
Atlantic Coast Line Office. Llol BroadWay'-AoN1.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

JOHN d. CRIMMINS AND HIS BOOKS.
One OF the interesting articles I'm the February
Literary Collector. East 42d St.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

THE ARNOLD FIRST EDITIONS.
l was the largest buyer. VIII sell at small profits.
George D. Smith. East 42d St.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
Ia.

MARDI GRAs, NEw-oRLEANs LA.
southern Ry. win sell round trip tickets from
ashingtOn, 81 50. Tickets sale February y 20
y inclusive good 10 return until March Z. New
York Offices, Zn & LIS B'way.-(Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
DUKE OF YORK'S CONDITION.
CONFLICTING REPORTS AND NO OFFICIAL
BULLETIN.

London Feb. 2,-Reports conflicting. but
il appears that the Duchess of Cornwall and
York did not attend the funeral services. but
remained with her husband. concerning whose
condition no bulletin has been issued tonight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
ITO be continued

His bachelor apartments are a
dream, all decorated through in
white and gold,
With modern paintings on the
silken walls, and filled with brick-a-
brac cf worth untold.
He interviews his valet when he
wakes, then breakfasts at his fav rite
club at one,
And tools his tandem once about
the park, rejoicing that the day is
nearly done.
Delmonico's is where he mostly
dimes; his only drink is Ruinart' 8
"vin sec,'
The racehorse that he's sure can
beat the world, just loses the Su-
burban by neck.
He "takes in" all the balls, but
doesn't dance; instead tie punch
and supper room he'll haunt;
Or lean against the wall and crit
icise in languid tones the season 3
lucOutdist.
He sails his yacht to Larchmont,
where he gives select card parties
that are all the rage;
And often has petit soupers on
board to entertain the beauties Of
the stage.
He takes some dashing chorus
girl abroad-he doesn't care a rap
for her, you know
But that's the proper thing to do
just now, and il he didn't he'd be
voted slow.
IT'S not the fashion Of the day to
wed, SO freely and unshackled he
may roam:
Who does not envy him his hap
py lot-the man who lives unbur.
dened by home
The Observer.
Advertisers in The COURIER are
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
Temperate.

Grimsby-So you want to marry
my daughter, sir! What are your
principles? Are you temperate?
FledgeIy-Temperatel Why, |
am az strict that it given me pain
even to find my boots tight.-Pick-
Me.Up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
A Natural Inference.

"Did you hear what whimpton's lit
tie boy said when they showed him the
twins"
'No; what was it:"
"He said, There, mammals been get
ting bargains again. - Golfers
Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

1t is an extraordinary fact that only
two presidents were born between April
and October Tho record by months is
as follows; January. ?; February, y;
March, 4; April, ] July, ; August. {;
October, 3 November, 4 (, December, 2
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Somebody suggests that the re-
publican party is the original faith
cure organization. For years they
have been teaching the fallacy that
the higher the common people are
taxed the more prosperous and hap
by they will die. Dowie has not
proposed anything more absurd. -
Knox Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Dishes of gold and silver used in
table service III 900 B. L. wcro found
at Troy by DR.. Schliemann. One of
these was about the siDo now en-
plaval
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
Question Of Ownership.

Belgium holds the worlds record
in canals, having $50 miles, which
carry 5000, 900 tons a year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
G;s:6;I'

stops the cough ana cures the cole
in IL hours without nauseating. Price
Is cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Advertisers in The COURIER are
capturing the trade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Lady, won't you kindly give a
poor man nine cents?"
mine cents? Why don't you
ask for dime, and be done with
it?"
"Oh, no, lady; know the sex
too we'll. | wuz onct married
man. detroit Free Press.
Question Of Ownership.
"Need Of counsel? Come up
and let me introduce you to my
lawyer.
"Your lawyer? DO you own a
lawyer"
"I-er-well, no, certainly not.
He owns me. New York Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15

Crspl will have to depend solely on
the proceeds of the sale of the mem
oirs. The body will be embalmed and
will lie in state for three days in the
drawing room Of the Villa Sina. in
Naples, the walls of which are deco
rated with frescoes representing the
principal episodes of the Garibaldean
epoch.
A great state funeral will be held in
Naples before the body is removed to
Palermo. King Victor Emmanuel will
be represented at the obsequies.
II. wife and daughter did not leave
the ! !side for 80 hours and their
frienI5 were compelled TO use loving
violence to induce them to quit the
chamber. When all was over Princess
Lingua. lossa tainted and had to be
carried out by her husband.
Francesca Crispi, of whom it was
sand that he was the most hated man
in Italy until crisis arose in the
government, when he was called its
saviour, was 50 years old. 1t has been
given to few men to play as many
parts on the stage of life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
A GOOD THING.

German Syrup is the special pre-
scriptiOn of DR.. A, Boschee, n cele-
brated German physician, and is ac-
knowledged to be one of the most
foltur ite discoveries in Medicire.
1t quickly cures Coughs, Colds and
all Lung troubles of the severest ma
ture, removing, as it does, the cause
OF the Election and leaving the parts
in a strCng and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine,
but has stood The test Of years, Civ
.ng satisfaction in every case, which
Its rapidly increasing sale every sea-
son confirms. Two million bottles
sold annually. Bosclee's German
Syrup was introduced in the United
ssates in 1868, and is now sold in
every town and village in The civil
lized world. Three doses will relieve
sny ordinary cough. Price .75 cts.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
WHITNEY'S CONFESSION
Makes New York Police Think That
None Is Safe.

New York, Aug. 13.-Whitney's con-
fession of police colusion with gamb-
lers was the chief topic of discussion
at police headquarters yesterday. The
first Of Frank Moss's disclosures Great
ed a panic, but the decision Of the
agent Of the poolroom men to tell of
his experiences in the matter of pro-
lection of gamblers gave the police a
shock from which they will not soon
recover. Confederation of Dillon's
story Of the arrangements by which
poolrooms were tipped OFF, had been
impossible to obtain, they had believed
on Saturday but with Whitney back
ing up the Dillon reports in all details
and adding valuable Information. it is
ieit now that no one is safe
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
GENERAL MARKETS,

Philadelphia, Aug. 12.-Flour steady
winter supertine. S2l5Q2. 80; Pennsylvania
roller, clear. s29OQ31s; city mills, extra
S. IO4f265. Rye -four slow, at s265Q2st
per barrel Wheat advanced; No 2 red
spot. 76I. a76Ac Corn strong; No. 2 yellow
local Gic. Oats firm: No 2 white. clipped
45c.: lower grades. l04SC. Hay in good
demand, No. / timothy, SIG 5Oul7 for large
bales. Beef firm beef hams. $ig.5OQ2O.50
Pork steady; family, $3.50 Live poultry
quoted at 9lbc. for hens. 7c. for old roos-
tsrs, l3al5e. for spring chickens. Dressed
poultry at lOc. for choice fowls. SIC. for
old rooxters lsa2Oc. for nearby broilcrs.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
SICN0R CRISP DEAD
1taly's Former Premier Sncsumbs
After Long Illness.
A SHORT SKETCH OF HIS CAREER

Family Was Fifty Hours A. His Bed
side Before the End cams-hIs Al.
fairs Reported In Great Confusion.
Funeral Arranged Before His psath.
Naples. Aug. 12.-Signor Crfspisdied
at LAG o'clock last night. =
He was surrounded by the members
Of his family and several intimate
friends. The news WAS Immediately
telegraphed to King Victor Emmanuel
and Queen Helena.
The evening papers assert that the
body will be conveyed by steamer to
Palermo. where the municipality will
arrange for q great public funeral. It
Is rumored that Signor Crispi's will
authorizes a prominent Italian politi
clan to examine his papers and to pub
lish his memoirs.
Some indignation was expressed
when the public learned that the de.
tails OF the funeral had been arranged
before death came. 1t is rumored that
the affairs of the deceased are In the
greatest confusion. and that Signora
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
Burlinqton Blocked With Grain.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. l&.-Offcial
notice of a blockade in the Burling.
ton yards here was yesterday served
on Secretary E. d. Bigelow of the
board Of trade, and the Burlington
notified it's agents in Kansas and Ne.
br2ska not to load grain for Kansas
City or St. Joseph until further no.
tee The Burlington officials say that
there are between 400 and 800 cars
loaded with grain on their road be.
tween Kansas City and st. Joseph.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
Republican Standing Committee.

Adsms-C. r. Bingamsn, J. D. Nps.
6ssver-Charles Dreese, Elmer Wstxel.
Beaver W.--Thos Herbsaer jackson Baker.
eontrs-W. A. Sapp, y. II. Slime.
Chapman Peter ShafYer, C. II. Updegrove.
franklin--John Hackenburg, Geo, +. Stesler.
Jackson-J. Harvey Meyer. q. A. 'Brouse.
Middleburg-f. W. Specht. Frank Reitz.
Middlecreek-D. F. Row, Geo. C. Stuck.
Monroe-W. l.. Young, ID p. Ritter.
Penn-Harry l.. Engle, Geo N. Wilmer.
Perry-F. Il. Boyer. Allen Valentine.
Perry W.-Josish Winey. G. s. Spriggle.
Selinsgrove--J. A. LumE ard, j. +. Keller.
Spring-Chas. II. Klose, ID. II. Shook.
Union--Jacob Stahl. A. j. Stroh.
Wa"hington-Myron Meyer, w. +. Blown.
PETER YoUyG, Chairman.
ELMER L. WErzEL, Secretary.
j. FRANK REfrZ, Treasurer
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
First Violence Of the Strike.

N.lI-u, j., Aug. l6.-The first yio.
leuoc during the present steel work.
""s' a'rha n the Mahoning valley oc.
CURED az Niles yesterday afternoon,
#. r -r rry crowd Of tin mill men
surrounded ne Erie train from Lisbon
~ frr 'a prompt action of the police
fiya men would have been mobbed Elk.
citemeat runs high at Niles. and if
any attempt is made to operate the
tin mill there serious trouble will re.
suit from Il.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-15
BURNED At TIE STAKE
Negro Assailant Of Georgia Wo-
man Meets Horrible Fate.
HUSBAND APPLIED THE TORCH

Victim Admitted Grimes Incident 70
Principal One. But Denied That.
Woman. However, Positively idsati.
fled him-Mob Numbered 100.
Savannah. Ga. Aug. 12.-Eighteou
miles south OF Savannah, near the
6eaboard Air Line railway. the charrsd
trunk Of the body of Joe Warrington.
the negro ravisher OF Mrs. ]. j. Clark.
10 all that remains to tell the story Of
the dreadful tragedy Of last night
Washington was captured at Liberty
City and was brought to Way Sta
ton. near which place his crime was
committed. He was carried before
Mrs. Clark. who identified him posi-
lively as the negro who had assaulted
her. The proof of guilt was absolutely
conclusive, and includes circumstances
that scarcely can be hinted at In
print.
The negro's positive Identification
by his victim sealed his fate. A mob
Of 400 men clamored for his life. but
the leaders Of the mob, numbering lass
than a dozen, carried into execution
the plans they 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 without
tremor and met 1t without a prayer
or an appeal for mercy. He admitted
his guilt Of crimes incident to the
principal one which proved his guilt
of that. But to the end he stubbornly
refused to acknowledge that he had as.
saulted Mrs. Clark.
Along the side of the railway track
a crowbar was driven into the earth
To this Washington was forced and
was bound to it in a sitting position
His legs extended straight in front Of
his on either side of the barr A chain
held him fast around the waist, while
a heavy rope encircled the bar and
his neck. Washingtons victim had
been asked by the leaders of the mob
to apply the torch to the pyre, but at
this Office her soul revolted, and she
declined. 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
Washington body. The man showed
no signs in his face of the agony he
must have suffered, and met death
without a groan, as seemingly he had
faced it without fear.
Negroes, citizens of the section Of
Bryan county in which the tragedy
took place, were almost a unit in ap.
proving it, and very many of them
were members of the mob that carried
into execution the plan OF vengeance.