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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
NEGRO WAS LYNCHBD
Had CriminaIIy Assaulted and Muir.
dered a Young Lady.
PUT IN WORKHOUSE.
Mob Took Him From That lnstitu-
ton to the Scene Of His Deed,
Strung Him Up and Rid
died the Body.

Wilmington, Del, June PA mob
house, bent on lynching Geo. White, the
negro who is held on charge of as
saulting and killing Helen Bishop on
Monday last. The guards are defend
ing the place and a boy and a man.
members of the mob. have been shot
and slightly injured. The guards play
ed strong stream of water into the
crowd which stubbornly held its
There was a fusilade for a time
between the mob and the guards. Four
members of the mob are said to have
been shot. but in the confusion it is
impossible to obtain names except that
it is known that Peter Smith, aged sew
enteen, was shot in the back. So far
as known none of the guards were in
jured.
The negro has been taken from the
workhouse by the mob, who started
with him for Prices Corner the scene
OF the assault and murder. The mob
had cut all wires leading to Whining
ton which is five miles from the work
house.
The negro was taken to the scene OF
the crime. He there confessed to hav-
ing assaulted the girl. He was then
burned at the stake and his body rid
died with bullets.
The victim of the assault for which
White was lynched was Miss Helen S
Bishop, daughter of Rev e. A. Bishop
superintendent of the Ferris Industrial
school. She would have heen eighteen
years old next October. She was q
student of the Wilmington high school
and was on the way home from school,
last Monday afternoon when she was
attacked.
The Industrial school. where the
girls parents made their home. Is
about three-quarters of a mile from
Prices Corner. where the girl usually
| left the trolley car when she wen,
home from school in Wilmington. Late
| in the field saw Miss Bishop staggel
| Monday afternoon farmer working
| and fall in the road. The farmer anc
| his sons went to her assistance, bu
| when they reached the girl she was ly.
| ing unconscious in the road. She hat
| three ugly gashes in her throat, he1
body was badly scratched and he1
clothing was torn in many places. Il
| one hand she clutehed a small pen.
| knife. There was every evidence tina
/ Miss Bishop had made desperate re.
sistance in defense of her honor ane
| her life. The wounded girl was takeI
home and died the next Afternoon
| without regaining consciousness.
The entire neighbortood was alnos
instantly aroused, and d man hunt wa
| Immediately begun Suspicious wal
soon fastened on George G. White
colored, just out of the workhouse
] woh was engaged as a laborer on tn,
farm of Edward Woodward, near tn
scene of the assault. White wa
found in bed that same night, ant
when taken into custody denied al
| knowledge of the crime. He was iden
titled by several persons who said the.
/ saw him in the vicinity of the scene 0
the crime. A knife which Mrs. Wood
/ ward slid belong to him was foun'
4 where the girl was assaulted. Whit
/ was brought to Wilmington. but late
was transferred to the county work
house, where the officials thought h
would be safe from mob violence.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Left For Secret Destination.

Lexington, KY, June 24.-Captain b.
T. Even, the leading witness in the
trial of Jet and White for the MUIR
der OF j. B. Marmuc at Jackson, left
here for q secret destination. The ac-
ton was taken on the advice of friends
AFTER Captain Even had been inform
ed by man, who came from Jackson,
G. the existence of plot to assassi-
nate him. All sorts of rumors are In
circulation concerning efforts to inter-
fere with the course of justice in the
Marcum case. Captain Even not only
felt that he was In danger constantly,
but that his presence here might en-
danger his friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25

20 cause unnecessary damage dore the
property. The officials saw the strength
Oh the argument and Informed the lead
efs that White was in cell No. 13 on the
trent row, third story This was
enough, and the door, of this row of
cells was at once attacked. While this
door was being cut another party with
sisdges and ehisels alta cked the large
steel box containing levers that opened
and closed the cell doors 1t was 1929
when the yelling and cursing mob rush
ed into the corridor. past the cell doors
of the frightened prisoners to the cell
occupied by White In smashing the
lever box the mechanism was damaged
and the door to Whites cell could not
be opened
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25

SILK APPLIQUE AND CHIFFON PARAsoI..
prominent one, white and red both
high favorites and green not unknown
In parasols.
The chief points In the latest models
are that they are larger and more
do,ned In form. Some are diminutive
as to shade and long in the handle.
The example In the Illustration Is a
grosgrain of champagne hue, with lace
appliques In which medallions are In
troduced and frill of the champagne
tinted chiffon at the edge.
Chine muslins are pretty summary
things for country use. while grass
lawns with black velvet dots are ele-
CANT of aspect. 49,
Jewels in the handle add to the beau
ty OF many shimmering gossamer af-
fairs for fete use.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
SUMMER FROCKS.
CLEVER IDEAS IN SMART WASHING
AND GENERAL UTILITY GOWNS.

The New and the Old In Fashions.
Fri1ly and Flouncy May Be the Chic
Woman, but Not Untidily FToppy.
Crash and Canvas Costumes.
Summer frocks. already exploited in
every imaginable phase, are most al
turing. Perhaps we think this every
time a change of season comes round
with its accompanying change of raj
ment. Yet there is certainly more
than novelty in the attractiveness of
our present styles.
BY a strange contrariety at the same
time that we profess to be searching
for the new we are resuscitating the
old Everywhere there is q thirst for
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
HIGH LIGHTS OF FASHION.


Linen Goats. Plated or Sack Boleros
and Various Other Items.
Linen coats are the natural compile
ment of the already we'll established
linen skirts. The plated linen bolero
shown has q stole end collar of stitch
ed linen. bands of which also edge the
bell sleeves. The plaits are repeated
at the back. \ basQucd coat is also
very smart. The back is quite plain
fitting. the fronts cut to stand out
smartly from the figure. The sleeves
are of the new coat bishop order, so
cut that the baggy fulness at the back
of the wrist is contrived without more
than the slightest gathering or plat
ing. the seam outward taking its place.
This is distinctly a gain where wash
ing has to be contemplated.
Canvas is one of the favOrite mate
rails and may be had in cream and
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
!, ookina Into Other Contracts.

Washington. June 24.--The grand jury
ID now Investigating other contracts
with general delivery service OF the
postoffice department. Postoffse IN
snectors are said to have made some
discoveries which made II imperative
for the grand jury to investigate. Com
tracts referred to pertain to the use OF
aluminium paint on street letter boxes
throughout the country.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
LAND OWNERS.
Held Convention at Memphis IN Re-
gard TO Levse Matters.

gard to Lsvee Matters.
Memphis, June ga convention of
land owners from the western coun-
ties Of Tennessee and Kentucky was
held in this city Monday in which res-
olutions were a lopted against the pres
ent Ievee system on the Mississippi
river and at which committee of five
was named to go before the Mississippi
river commission at its annual meet
ing in st. Louis and enter protest
against the levee system in toto.
Farmers who claim to represent more
than 100000 acres of land in Ken
lucky and Tennessee. claim they have
suffered great damage from the over
flows OF recent years because of the
building of the leveas on the Arkansas
side of the Mississippi.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
ch.roed with kidnapinr.

wich, Conn, June 24.-John Ma
sons q well-known man. has been ar
rested here on charge that ne kldnap-
ped the daughter OF Alexander Young
here a few days ago. The complainant
a Mrs. F. Marion MeAllister, grand
mother of the child. in whose care the
child was. The troubles of the McAliis-
ters have been long in the courts The
connie were recently divorced and the
,.,,fa married d New York artist.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25

and plain front gore, the seams every
where overlaid, and is eminently grace
full and becoming in wear.
Moreover, the necessary flow being
obtained by the smartly curved seams.
no extraneous plaits or tucks occur.
which Is great consideration for
washing skirts.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
how to Hang the Hnmmocx.

A hammock hung firmly according to
the following directions will be safe
and comfortable, says Good House
keeping correspondent: The rope that
secures the head end should be twelve
inches or less in length, while that at
the foot should measure four and a
half feet. Arranged in this way. the
lower part only will swing free and the
head be kept nearly stationary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Silver Jubilee.

Columbus. o.. June 24-The silver
jubilee of the International knights
of ST. John opened here Monday, sew
eraltilousand knights and ladies being
in attendance. Following the religious
exercises the delegates adjourned to
the board Of trade auditorium. where
welcoming speeches were heard. The
roll of delegates was called, and hadg-
Is and souTansrs distributed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Talked With Mrs. Even.

jackson. KY. June 24.-Ex- Senator
Hargis sent for Mrs. B. J Even, wife
OF B. j. Even, who was the principal
witness in the trial of Jett and White,
and talked to her regarding her hus-
band. Mrs. Even has become alarmed
and has written her husband not to
remain In kentucky.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25

To know how to eat, what to eat
and when to eat is a mighty problem
which humanity has not yet solved,
although 1t has enriched itself with a
myriad of wonderful inventions En-
erson.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
stra.r1,errx puading sauce.

One large tablespoonful butter beat
EN- to cream. Add gradually . cup
and half of powdered sugar and the
beaten white Of an egg. Beat till
very light. and Just before serving add
d pint mashed strawberries.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
pEcnLiAR PARALYSIS.
Believed TO Be Caused by Food Act
ina Upon the Brain.

Believed to Be CAUSED by FOOD Nct.
ina Upon the Brain.
New York. June ga strange form
OF paralysis. believed by specialists to
have been induced by some food or
other thing acting on the brain, has
robbed Dr.. William j. Greanelle Of the
faculty of the University of New York
OF the power Of speech and the use Of
both legs, and has seriously influenced
all the vital organs. The disease ar-
peared In April. Leading specialists
who have been treating the patient
have been unable to check its passage.
The attack came the day after DR..
Greaneile attended church festival al
which he ate light repast.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
meets Il san Antonio.

Austin. June 24.--The annual session
~ the Texas Bar association will meet
a san Antonio July 8. Ex-Chief JUS
tee Bleekley Of Georgia viii deliver the
annual address. Subject: he Sleepy
I.awver and Truth at the Bar
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
PLAYED aAMERicA."
Cotton and His Men Were Recipients
of Honor at kiel.

Kiel. Jan. 24.--The United States Eu-
ropean squadron. Rear Admiral Cot
ton in command. has reached anchor
age opposite the zach club house. The
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
pnETTy PnocK or FLEcKEp cANvAs.

lars, so easily transferable from one
gown TO another. a fact which renders
them most desirable.
Many a 80 called washing gown il
Just a charming bit of deception. As
likely as not 1t will no more wash than
d satin will turn.
The mercerized washing stuffs are
lovely. and their name is legion.
| AMY VARNUa.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
... .,;ah Cotton Records.

New orleans, June 24.--Juiy cotton
..as,f I'M to I2.75. August to 1928 and
s:a,ten,l,er 10 Il. SO. all new high records.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25

fleet commanded by Admiral Prince
Henry Of Prussia. consisting of eight
battleships and six cruisers. saluted
the American vessel. and the band Of
the German flaghip played America"
Some hundreds OF the town people
gathered on the piers and slip Of the
narrow bay and gave detached. irreg-
ular cheers as the squadron arrived.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Came ii Contact With Wire.

san Antonio, June 24.-John Denrie-
rss, ! 1ineuan. came Id contact with a
i've wire and was killed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Al skirt For the Tub.

The sketch shows one OF the smart
est models for the linens that are such
a pronounced feature Of the present
season. 1t is cut with hip yoke piece
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-25
Parasols of the Season.

As protectors from the sun must be
in keeping with the dress 1t is not sur
prising to find the champagne tint n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
He Saved the Baby,

Logan Huffman of Lewiston, ILL.,, writes:
about the middle of March, 1901, my little
girl about years old was suffering from a
bad cold. One day she grew worse and a
severe attack of Group followed. Various
remedies were used but failed to relive her
and 1 believe she would have died had
not been able to secure bottle of Harris
Honey and Horehound few doses of that
medicine saved her life. 1t is most won
derful remedy for Group" The first symp:
tom of Group is hoarseness, which is soon
followed by a singular rough cough, easily
recognized by anyone who has ever heard
it, The time to act is when the child first
becomes hoarse and ii Harris Honey and
Horehound is freely given, cure is &C r
tain. There is no danger in giving large
doses of this medicine as it contains nothing
injurious. Sold by Jos. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
Local JOttingS.

Some men know just enough to
make fools of themselves.
Miss Celia Smith Of Baraboo is
a guest of Lancaster relatives.
An argument is always worth
the time it takes to convince your
opponent.
The Bloomington village mar
shall is making war on unlicensed
CANNES Of that village.
AID. Lewis Wetter is in charge
of the Lancaster Lumber company's
business in absence of L. D.
Eastman.
-Gotfried Durni, the we'll known
cheesemaker, will have charge of
a factory at Yellowstone, near Min
eral Point, this season.
The completed report Of the tax
commission to the Legislature of
1903 is now ready for general dis
tribution. A copy will be furnished
to any person desiring to read the
same upon receipt of request there
for with name and address. APP
plications heretofore filed need not
be repeated The number OF copies
available for general distribution is
limited. They will be furnished in
the order in which applications are
received until the supply is exhaust
ed. Requests for copies should be
addressed, ''Tax Commission, Madi-
son, Wis"
A Baraboo dispatch says that
large number of people Of that
city and vicinity have been victimiz-
ed by two swindlers who have beeen
operating there recently. One can
vassed for a fake furniture firm.
He carried with him large number
of big catalogues in which were dis
played all kinds of fine goods and
by paying him deposit he said the
goods would be shipped at once.
One poor woman who had saved
$500 by hard work is among the
victims. The goods have not come
and there is no such firm in existence
as given in the catalogue. The 9th
er swindler took pictures Of residenc-
es and when he presented a proof OF
the negative accepted orders for fin
ished pictures. 1t was necessary to
make deposit when the order was
given. The pictures never come
and the photographer is missing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
Dangers of Pneumonia.

cold at this time if neglected is liable to
cause pneumonia which is SO often fatal,
and even when the patient mas recovered
the lungs are weakened, making Vhem pecu-
iary susceptible to the development of con-
sumption. Folev's Honey and Tar will stop
the cough, heal and strengthen the lungs
and prevent pneumonia. Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05

The homely woman can afford
to be 80 good"
Jos. Monpleasure left Friday
for Mason City Iowa.
A man hates a clever woman,
but woman adores a clever man.
-Beauchamp, celebrated lecturer,
at Reeds opera house Friday even
ing.
H. E. Austin of Hickory Grove
transacted business in Lancaster and
vicinity portion of last week.
J. B. Nauert, city treasurer of
Boscobel, was in the city Friday
settling tax matters with the county
treasurer. He reported good collec
tions.
The Congregational social will
be held at G. H.Baxter's this CThurs-
day. evening instead of Friday as
announced last week. The lecture
| course QaU0 1nU0fl0f0Q.
A bill introduced in the legis-
lature provides better protection for
deer. 1t forbids the shooting of doe
and fawn ''at any time" hunters
being permitted to kill only male
deer with antlers"
The Knights Of Pythias will
make Milwaukee the headquarters
for the Endowment Rank of their
order, because the Supreme Court
of Illinois has decided that the law
exempting such societies from taxa
ton is unconstitutional in that state
H. w. Austin of Richland
county, takes charge of the man
agement of the Fennimore cheese
factory this week. He is a bride
groom, having recently been mar
ried to Dora Hendricks of the same
county.
A young man and inexperienced
minister while performing mar
riage ceremony in neighboring
town became ratified and made the
groom swear to love, cherish and
obey" After the service the groom
demanded an explanation. What
is the difference?" asked the minister.
you'll have to come to it anyway"
A good looking, maria geable
bachelor in a town not far away
who had been leased by the young
women of certain club in the town
for not marrying, offered to marry
the girl whom the club should select
as his wife. An election was held
The girls all took slip of paper and
went to a corner and sat down.
There were nine of them, and when
the vote was counted it was discov-
cred that each had received one
vote. AS result the club is now
broken up and the members are all
mad at each other.
The Wisconsin Western railroad
more Familiarity known as the Kick
apoo, was sold to the Milwaukee
& st. Paul system Saturday,
possession to be given Immediately.
Consideration not annouced, but it
is believed the stockholders failed to
realize their holdings. The sale was
made by Manager N. L. James and
was necessitated on account Of the
advance in railroad taxation pro-
posed by the administration of the
state, and the manager is quoted
as saying that all small roads will
be obliged do likewise in order to
realize anything on their holdings.
The first part of the road was built
in 1888 from Wauzeka to Soldiers
Grove. A few years ago an ex-
tension was made to La Fargo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05

You will never wish to take another dose
of pills if you once try Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets. They are easier to
take and more pleasant in effect. Thev
cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. For sale by JOS. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
The quickest way to do things
is to do one at time.

The hacking cough that usually follows
lagrippe rapidly suCCumbS to the healing
properties of Harris Honey and Horehouf1d.
It is specific for all throat and lung trou-
bles. Sold by Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05

When a man wins hat on a
bet his head is generally too big to
wear it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05

Sometimes it is his disabilities
that increase a mans assets.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-11-20
A Poverty Ball

A poverty ball is one of the at
fractions announced for the Holt
days and will be given by the Odd.
fellows on New Years night. The
especial feature of a poverty ball
is the costumes worn, everyone
being supposed to appear in a cos
tune in keeping with the title of
the ball. The committee is even
contemplating the assessment OF a
fine against anyone in attendf nee
who should overstep the bounds of
propriety in appearing in stylish
apparel or a display of jewelry
Good music, all kinds of fun and a
biz dance-these are some of the
attractions promised.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-11-20
Cane Won on a Foul

In the boxing contest last Satur-
day evening the decision was
awarded F. NJ. Cane over J. Tur-
ner on a foul in the third round.
1t was good while it lasted but too
short to satisfy the crowd. The
gate receipts were about $75. Tur-
ner after repeated warnings refused
to break away in clinch and Ref
-ree Severn gave the decision to
Cane, who appeared to be the bet
ter man Cave and Tromblee gave
a short preliminary exhibition.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-11-20

William Cody, harness ma
ker and saddler, from Fort Benton,
Montana, has rented the Carlton
building, opposite the Black Front,
and will open up in business as
soon as his stock reaches here, prob
ably the first of the week. Mr..
Cooley learned his trade with for
mer collector of customs Jerre Sui
livan of the customs district of
Montana and Idaho. who runs a
large Wholesale and retail estab-
lishment in Fort Benton. See Mr..
Codly's advertisement elsewhere in
the HERALD.
p. H. Callaghan, of Elk,
Wash, was in town yesterday look
ing over the town with a view to
engaging in business. Mr.. Gala
han and family formerly resided
here.
Louis Popp of Naples was in
town Thursday on a business trip.
"A socia'its meeting is adver-
tised to take place at |. o. o. F.
hall next Tuesday evening, F. E.
Brooks and e. w. Owen, of this
place. having arranged for the
meeting. H. Schurloch, a social
i't organizer, will be the prin sipal
speaker, assisted by Mr.. Brooks
and others. All invited, ladies es-
pecially. Speaking at 8 p. M.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-11-20
NORTH SIDE NEWS.

The recent cold spell froze the
river over so that pedestrians have
bean crossing ON the ice since Mon
day.
TIE revival meetings held at the
school house during the week con-
Quoted by Revs Eastland and Hen
derson, have been well attended.
A great deal of religious interest
being manifested.
VIM. Christy has moved his fam
lily down from his ranch into the
v right house.
Gus PEBBLES returned last week
to the Colville country.
Henry FerbIache and family
came into town Wednesday to re-
main during the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. S, J. Signor lett
last week for Spokane and the
coast cities. -
Howard Stone expects his father
and mother from Iowa the first of
next week.
Jesse SADIE wife and four children
arrived last week from Minnesota
AMI have rented rooms from VIM
Christy in the Wright house. Mr..
Sade is brother of Mrs. Morton.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-11-20
'Hilario Jocundi"

Local talent is preparing to put
on play of the above title be-
tween Thanksgiving and Christ
mas. 1t is said to be one of the
best comedies ever written. A can
didate is initiated into the order of
Hilario Jocundi, including
double cross. 70 be given under
auspices of Rebekahs.