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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
The snow Cont.

The wild white, or snow goat OF the
Rocky mountains was so little known a
few years ago that even the great muse
TINS OF the world did not possess specimens
SO that the capture OF a live kid is a matter
OF great interest TO naturalists. The Stony
Indians, who live in the Canadian Rocky
mountains. near Kanaskas were melted
by Mr.. Mark Douglas, the superintendent
OF the Banff National Park. 10 search for
kid among the glaciers and snow peaks
by the offer OF $50 for one. These indie
fatigable hunters were fortunate enough %
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
HOME DRESSMAKING HINTS.

Box plaits appear to gain favor week by
week and are seen in the latest and best
designs. This stylish waist shows them to
advantage and is suited to all wasting ma
terials, cotton, linen. silk and wool, but as
illustrated is of white butchers linen. and
is worn with tie and belt of black Lib
erty satin. The original is unlined. but the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
John Lawrence TooIe Celebrates.

A dispatch from London last night said
I'm company with Sir Henry Irving and
other friends John Lawrence Toole, the
comedian celebrated at Brighton to-day
the Jubilee of his first appearance on the
stage Mr.. Toole received many gifts, and
King Edward sent him from Cowes con-
gratulatory telegram. Mr.. Toole is an in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
Latta Demands $4,000.

w. II. Latta, who owns land along Fall
creek between Illinois street and Capitol
avenue. has asked the Park Board. if it
takes his land for boulevard purposes, to
pay him $1,000 He says the portion taken
will leave only a twenty-foot strip, which
would be of no commercial value. He
thinks the board might as well take all the
property.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
Anthracite Miners Encouraged.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 22.-Many Of
the local assemblies of United Mine Work
ers held meetings to-day and were adj
dressed by delegates who attended the ma
tional convention at Indianapolis. All the
speakers spoke in very enthusiastic
strain. They claimed the bitumnous min
ers were deeply interested in the outcome
of the strike in the anthracite region and
that they would render all the assistance
they possibly could TO enable the strikers
q win.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
woodruff Place Trustees.

The trustees of Woodruff Place had an
other conference with the Board of Public
Works yesterday about the Michigan-street
sewer. The board wants them to pay an
assessment of 81 400 for its construction.
The trustees did not return an answer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
Street-Car Line Extension.

Mayor Bookwalter has visited the pro-
posed extension of the Virginia-avenue
street-railway line out Huron street and
Lexington avenue as far as State street.
He SAYS a line there would relieve the
other line and would give facilities to q re-
gion not now close to any other line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
HAAG-GEHRIN
Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. July 22.-Mrs.
Rose Gehring, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Weintrout, well-known and
wealthy residents of this county, and Mr..
John Haag. of Indianapolis, were married
at st. Vincents Catholic Church at 1855
o'clock this morning by Father Bauer.
They will live i'm Indianapols.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23

valid, but is still able to drive out daily.
This evening he went to the theater with
Sir Henry Irving"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
TUDOR HALL
School for Girls
N. Meridian ST. Opens Sept IL.

Boarding and day pupils. kindergarten
Primary, Preparatory. Academic Departments
Prepares for College. Belle STUDY In al 4
departments. NON SECrARIAN. Native
German and French teacher. Weli-equipped
Gymnasium. superior advantages in Music,
Voice Culture, Art.
Year book sent GA application.
FREDONIA ALLEN. Principal
Rev. j. CUMMING SMITH. Dean
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-23
DIR. SWANS HEALTH HOME

% Middle Drive. Woodruff Place
Superior accommodations for chronic and nervo1,
cases Afternoon Office
SO7 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

l am out of business now, aud
the next thing in order, is to
get my accounts all settled up.
/ have kindly asked you who
are owing me to call and see
your account, and if correct to
settle same either with cash, or
by note, as 1 must get my books
settled up. If you have any
acct against me please bring it
with you as 1 am trying to pay
my accounts, as we'll as to col
lect those due me.
Respectfully,
B. o. WooD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

F. j. Pous, of Jacksonville,
Fla. is spending the week in
the city with old friends and
looking after his realestate
interests east of the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The heart OF a plain girls
there such thing-is just as
rich, ripe, tender and affection,
ate as that of a beautiful one,
and the Perfumes in plain bot,
ties or in bulk is just as good as
that In cut glass ones. Try
them once, use them always
J. J. FITZPATRICK,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Ed johnson. of Paris. was in
Monroe City Saturday with old
friends. For many years he
sold candy to merchants here
but this city is not in his pre-,
sent territory.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
For Rent.

Residence property well To-
Gated aud suitable for one or
two families, Also half stack of
hay fer sale. Apply to-LEw1s
LUNDBoRG. 5.15.19O2.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

jackson s. Walker, we'll drill,
ing outfit, will punch some holes
in the ground through the sand
stone and lime stone bluffs of
Sharpsburg.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Will II. Clark, of no place
particular, spent the first of the
week in the city looking after
his farming interests north of
town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

]. W. McGlasson, a knight of
the grip, spent a portion of the
week in the city with his sister,
Mrs. w. E. Lee.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
Penny Pictures
20 AT -
Belle Johnson's Studio

Melvin Hayden returned to
Chillicothe Saturday to com,
plete his course in biography.
The DEMOCRAT wishes him
much success in his chosen
avocation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
Mrs. Ryan.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan, of In.
dian Creek, about 20 years of
age, died at her home of paraly.
sis, Sunday and the remains
were laid to rest Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

John Raglaud's mouth looks
like ii case of "she kissed so
hard she raised a blister. "
While playing ball he was
struck in the mouth with the
ball and both lips were badly
bruised.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. Arthur Nolen has been
suffering quite s-vs'-'" during
the week vii" ,s,uAAtlsm in
the neck.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The Gem Hotel is being paint
ed and renovated. 1t is said it
will soon be opened to the pub
lie.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Prof. j. w. Lightbody, of Hume
we'll, has moved to this city. Prof.
Lightbody is one ofthe efficient clerks
at the J. J. Rogers department store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

1t you wish to see something
decidedly new and chic, exam.
inc the Wall Paper samples at
j. j. Fitzpatrick's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Miss Neppie Musgrove, who
has been visiting homefolks
northwest of this city for two
wee ks, returned to Bear Creek,
Saturday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Miss Ora Musgrove very
Pleasantly entertained about
fourteen of her friends, at her
home northwest of here Satur.
day evening, April Il. The
event was in honor of her birth,
day and was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
PADS 70
at {. M. SuIliYan'S.

Bring your eggs and butter to
Sharp & Donley and get the
highest market price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Jolly Joe Carmody spent the
first OF the week in the city
with old friends. He didn't miss
trains this trip.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Sundays storm IN Southwest
Oklahoma killed seven persons.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
REPAIR WORK q
at {. M. SuIliYan'S.

Jno, S. Bush, of Hannibal,
came up Saturday to spend
several days with his sister,
Mrs. S. H. Baynum.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

DR.. Arch E. Ely, the dentist,
was all smiles Saturday all on
account of the arrival of a fine
baby girl at his home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Miss Hattie Bond and uep-
hews Raymond and Baxter
Bond left Saturday for a visit
relatives at Lathrop.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

d. S. Sharp went Carroll County
Monday and bought two cars of sheep
which he shipper to St. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
FANCY HARNESS
at 6. M. SuIIiyan'S.

Miss Beulah Bryant and
James Bush, of Hydesburg,
have been visiting VIM. Mus.
grove and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

j. o. ellison, the old and ex
perienced we'll driller and fisher
tor well tools, has sold his out.
fit. AS yet he is undecided as
to what he will do.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Henry Megown. Of Tulsa,
II. T.. is in the city with old
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

G. w. Settle, of Leroy, Kan.
is visiting homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. R. G. Piersol, Mrs. Dora
L. Hallock and Miss Myra
Lewis were Huunewell visitors
Saturday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The Monroe City DEMOCRAT
was fifteen years old last week.
This is one of the best local
papers in the state, always
working for the best iterests OF
its town and surrounding coun-
TRIP. Monroe City should be
proud of the Democrat Shouts
vile Banner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

If you need a wind mill or
pump seer. MANNING WALK.
Err.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

j. B. Carrico some months
ago lost sight of one eye and
one day last week he was at
Indian Creek and suddenly lost
the sight of. the other eye and
is now ia almost total darkness
as he can hardly distinguish
between day and night, Mr..
Carrico is most excellent gen.
tlenan nearly 20 years of ago
and has many frieud as who hope
that he may soon be restored
to sight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Miss Mildred Scott was the
guest of Shelbina friends Sat
urday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

w. L. Jones brought the first wool
clip of the season to the city yester-
day and Boulware & Son bought it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
DRIVING
ate. M. SulIivan'S.

The seventeen year variety
of locusts are said to be due
next month.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs, W. A. Hatch and daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth. left Mon.
day for their future home in ST.
Louis. They left many friends
in this city who regret their
departure.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Hon, L H. Redman has been
quite i'll during the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The best 81. 90 Plow Shoe in the
city--BCulware'S Shoe Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. G. A. Lawson, of Ely,
spent Saturday in the city with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. j. w. Cox was in st.
Charles last week attending
the missionary meeting of the
M. E. Church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

3. o. Wood, says he would
like to see you if you owe him,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

J. w. Cox went to Shelbina
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Fresh and Smoked meats of
all kinds at Balzer & Dirigo's.
They also want your poultry
hides, etc. They pay top-notch
prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24
HEAVY HARNESS
at {. M. SuIIiyan's.

There was a very enjoyable
dance given by the young PEG.
pie at the Smith hall Friday
evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

DR.. and Mrs. 1. w. Read and
Misses Eleanor Scott and Nellie
Bristow spent a very enjoyable
day down in Rails County with
their friends, NJ Ely and daugh,
ter. Miss Pearl and Mrs. Jennie
Cooper.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. J. G. Reid had recovered
fully enough from her severe
attack of la grippe Saturday
tor her son Earl to return to his
duties at Trenton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The Courier's charge for pub.
fishing cards of thanks" is
$50. Persons desiring two cards
of thanks published in the same
issue must pay S75, each.-Key-
tesville Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

For Sale.-Top buggy and
set of single harness.-E. B.
MEOCALF.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mrs. L. Phelps, OF Shelby.
vile. is the guest of her broth
err, +. p, Kistner north of town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

For garden plants grown
from northern seeds go to-
jerry G.. EDWARDS. t.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The DEMOCRAT, published at
Monroe City, Mo. is fifteen
years old. and is one of NJ S.
souri'S m 0 5 conservative,
newsy little papers. The peo-
pie of Monroe City cordially
support their hom, papers.
That is the way 10 build up 4
community.-MeEicJ Evening
Ledger.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Wilson & Son are reftting
the business room opposite the
DEMOCRAT, recently purchased
by them because the large two
story building on MAN Street
was too small for their ever
increasing business The new
room will be wholly devoted to
the undertaking business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Cowpeas and cane seed for
sale at.-A. H. GREEN'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Rails and Marion Counties
name their next officers Satu-
day. Every Democrat in these
counties should go and vote for
the men whom they thinks will
ma Ike the best officers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Feed of all kinds at-SHARP
& PATTERSoN'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Cow Peas.-SHERP & PAT
TERSoN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The Monroe City DEMOCRAT
edited by w. J. Rouse and r.
F, HiXson was fifteen years old
last week. 1t Is Il bright. clean
and we'll edited paper aud he
Times wishes for it continued
success. Madison Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Mems Plow Shoes Si.oo, Si.25.
81. so and $500. -Boulware'S Shoe
Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Butter and eggs bring y III the
most money when taken to
SHARP Il DoNLEY'
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Shipstuff, Bran and Chicken
Feed.-SHARP & PATTERSON.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The "GieSecke" Shoes. -Boulware' IS
Shoe Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Get cash price on flour at
Sharp & Donley's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

The best line of work shoes. -
Boulware'S Shoe Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-24

Ed Johnson. of Paris. was in
Monroe City Saturday with old
friends. For many years he
sold candy to merchants here
but this city is not in his pre-.
sent territory.
The best 81. 90 Plow Shoe in the
city--Boulware'S Shoe Store.
John Raglaud's mouth looks
like ii case of "she kissed so
hard she raised a blister"
While playing ball he was
struck in the mouth with the
ball and both lips were badly
bruised.
Mems Plow Shoes Si.oO, Si.25.
81. so and S2.OO.-Boulware'S Shoe
Store.
The Couriers charge for pub
fishing cards of thanks" is
$50. Persons desiring two cards
Of thanks published in the same
issue must pay S75, each.-Key-
tesville Courier.
The "GieSecke" Shoes. -Boulware'S
Shoe Store.
Rails and Marion Counties
name their next officers Satu-
day. Every Democrat in these
counties should go and vote for
the men whom they thinks will
ma Ike the best officers.
Shipstuff, Bran and Chicken
Feed.-SHARP & PATTERSON.
The Monroe City DEMOCRAT
edited by w. j. Rouse and r.
F. Hixson was fifteen years old
last week. 1t l. Il bright, clean
and we'll edited paper aud he
Times wishes for it continued
success. Madison Times.
The best line of work shoes, -
Boulware'S Shoe Store.
DR.. and Mrs. 1. W. Read and
Misses Eleanor Scott and Nellie
Bristow spent a very enjoyable
day down in Rails County with
their friends, NJ Ely and daugh,
ter. Miss Pearl and Mrs. Jennie
Cooper.
Get cash price on -four at
Sharp & Donley's.
Miss Ora Musgrove very
pleasantly entertained about
fourteen of her friends, at ner
home northwest of here Satur.
day evening, April II, The
event was in honor of her birth,
day and was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all.
Butter and eggs bring y III the
most money when taken to
SHARP Il DoNLEY'
Mrs. Ryan.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan, of In
dian Creek, about as years of
age, died at her home of paraly.
sis, Sunday and the remains
we're laid to rest Monday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-05
Mccullough Bros Fruit and Produce
Letter..

ATLANTA, May 3.-The influx OF Florida vege-
tables of every kind has been something enOr-
nous. during this week: however. the demand
and consumption has been OF such a character
as each days receipts has been practically
cleaned up, with a fair average price range
prevailing. greater per cent Of straWber-
.ries especially from Florida points, have ar
rived in q Soft unstable condition, and results
have been that quite a good many have not
brought express charges and found their way
intoi the dump cart. During the next ten days
the movement of berries viii begin from near
by points, which win insure better condition
on arrival, and reaction from the disastrous
effects that have demOralized our market on
account OF the soft stock.
. Cabbage are usually scarce and are ready
sale. at quotation prices
The market is especially well cleaned up on
new Irish POTATOES, with indications of better
prices until Georgia begins to ship. Old Irish
potatoes continue 40 advance. but, there is lit
tie. if any, change in the onion market
Poultry continues scarce. but a great demand
prevails for fries and spring broilers.
Eggs continue TO hover around a is to II
cent market. but as the eastern markets have
broken we lcok for decline also here,
Demand for butter is very strong with good
prices being obtained 81.
Our market lis bare on anything in the way
of decent apples, and receipts from now on
will be very light with high prices.
Oranges are also very scarce and high.
Lemons have gone skyward, as we predicted.
with the market very. much excited at all
points of importation. With present weather
conditions prevailing, we doubt IL a S. market
Will not prevail during the next two weeks.
The demand for bananas continues strong. and
will prevail as do high prices until the melon
and peach crop begins to move.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-05
NEGRO HANGED FRIDAY
IN MACON FOB MURDER

MACON. May 3-Arthur Price, the
young negro man who murdered Mrs. n.
]. Rowland with an axe in South Ma
con last December was executed yesterday
morning between II and u o'clock. The
supreme court few weeks. ago declared
that he had been given the benefit of a
fair and Impartial trial and nothing more
could be done in his behalf.
Price made a confession just before go
ing, on the gallows. In the presence Of a
guard he told Julian McRae. a Macon
Telegraph reporter. that.he went to Mrs.
Rolands house for hendish purpose;
that he had been thinking about il for
some weeks. and seeing her alone and I'M
protected. he made the attempt that morn
ing rse@
The murder was ruthless. Mrs. Row
land lived with her husband and son in a
one-room house a considerable distance
from neighbOrs and back in a small wood
land Her husband and son had gone to
the swamp to work on the morning of the
murder. The woman was sitting before
her fire knitting A shawl was over her
head to keep out the cold. Her little fee
dog. Fida, was sitting at her feet, as was
his custom. .
The negro entered the yard at the front
gate. and Fido rushed out to challenge his
right TO enter the premises. The negro
went AROUND to the back door. and Mrs.
Rowland went there TO see what ne WANT
ed. He asked =hera a question. about her
son and husband.s She was deaf and could
not understand him. His manner fright
ened her and she started to run out of the
house to call neighbor a few hundred
yards over the hill.
/ As she turned the corner OF the house
the negro seized the axe which was lying
nearby and struck her over the head. She
fell. and he struck her two other blows
on the head. He then placed the axe on
the ground. letting the handle fall across
her neck. She was in this plight when a
passer-by saw her from the road. She
was still breathing.
Her husband got home from the swamp
in time to hold her head on his knee as
she breathed her last. bur she had not
spoken a word and was not conscious.
The little dog fought the negro from the
moment he struck the first blow until he
left the yard In leaving the negro had
to crawl through a barbed wire fence in
order to keep out of view of the road. The
dog fought him and pinched him so hard
as he was going through the fence that he
lost his temper and tried to kick the little
fellow. In doing so his foot slipped and
his face. was scratched or barb. This
led TO his capture in Crawford county,
because as he passed through the country
the scar on his face attracted attention,
and directed suspicion. to him after the
news of,the murder had spread.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-05
MERCER MEN
NOW MAKE
CHARGES
CLAIM THAT ENVELOPES IN Or
kT0RICAL CONTEST GIVING
MARKS WERE OPENED BE-
FORE THE EXERCISES.

The Oratorical association of Mercer
university. at Macon, is investigating an
alleged infraction Of the constitution or
the Georgia intercollegiate Oratorical as
ISOLATION during the recent contest in At
lanta in opening the envelopes containing
the marks on composition and thought be-
fore the speaking began.
The fact that the Mercer contestant was
beaten I'm thought and composition. IT Is
charged. was known in many parts Of the
city before the contest came of. Mercer $
representative, it is stated, went on the
stage after hearing this fact rumored.
According to the Mercer association the
constitution of the association prohlblts
the envelopes being opened until every
contestant has finished his speech and this
must be done by the judges.
The Mercer association at a meeting
held Thursday adopted resolutions author
izing a committee consisting of three
members to investigate the matter and
report to the association. Those named
on the committee are: NJ. p. Jackson,
president of MERGERS Oratorical associa-
ton: W. +. Hall and w. c. Jones.
Hon. John Temple Graves. founder and
honorary president of the Georgia asso-
citation, IS not In the city so a statement
relative to the claims Of Mercer could not
be obtained.