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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-21
THREE LIVES FOR One
WHITE MAN AND TWO NEGROES
LYNCHED IN FLORIDA.
Former Was Charged with Hiring the
ColOred Men to XIII an Advocate
of Prohibition.

TAMPA, Fla. May 20.-Amos Randall,
white. and Dan Kennedy and Henry Gold
on, negroes, were lynched at Mulberry, Polk
county thirty miles from here early this
morning for the murder of Barney Brown,
a white man. Randall was charged with be-
ing operator of a blind tiger" and
Brown was a prominent advocate Of prohi-
bition in the campaign which ended yester-
day.
Monday night while Brown was en- route
home he was shot from ambush and his
throat cut. The people of Mulberry became
enraged and yesterday secured evidence
which led them to believe that Randall had
employed negroes to kill Brown. The three
men were taken into custody and one of the
negroes confessed that Randall had hired
them to commit the crime.
The trio were taken out shout 8 o'clock
this morning and lynched. their bodies be-
ing riddled with bullets. Ii Is said the work
was done by a mob of about fifty un-
masked men, many of whom were promi-
nent in the county.
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Attorney Lott, for Davidson, Ex-
presses satisfaction with the
Verdict Of the Jury.
SENSATIONAL MURDER CASE
KILLING OF THE CHINAMANARoUsED
CONSIDERABLE INTEREST.
MIN Davidson Convicted on the Evil
dence of ollie Saunders-Proba-
biIity I'm Other Cases.

The jury in the Davidson murder case
reached a verdict a little before o'clock
last night. finding the prisoner guilty OF
manslaughter. Davidson was tried for the
murder of Doc Lung, Chinese laundry
man.
This verdict was a surprise to the court
officials and IT was even a greater sur
prise TO the attorneys for the prisoner. II
guess we had better let IL go at that" said
Attorney Lott. I'VE can get him out In
two years" The penalty for manslaughter
is Imprisonment for term OF from two TO
twenty-one years. The verdict was con-
sidered a rather peculiar one for case
of this kind.
Davidson was brought over from the Jail
handcuffed and heard the verdict. He be-
trayed no special feeling when It was read.
His attorneys, however, could scarcely con-
ceal feeling of elation when they found
their client would get of with man.
slaughter.
COMPROMISE VERDICT.
The verdict in the Davidson case is plain
ly a compromise. 1t was stated last night
after the jury had separated that during
the first hours of its retirement eight haf
stood boldly for conviction and wanted the
penalty to be life Imprisonment. The re-
mainirg four were for acquittal. After a
time Ii was seen that the only way TO reach
a verdict was to compromise. and a verdict
OF manslaughter was the result. The. at
torneys for the State were nos In court
when the verdict was read. 1t was not
necessary for them TO be there. as the court
could represent the State. County Prose-
cutor Ruckelshaus said last night that he
had no desire to criticise the verdict of the
jury. Il think, however" he remarked.
that If this man was guilty at all he
should have been found guilty of murder
and sent to prison for life. If he was not
guilty he should have been acquitted" The
indictment was in two counts. The first
count charged plain murder and the second
count charged murder while in the act OF
committing burglary.
Ollie Sanders. who was the States star
witness, and a man named Andrews are
yet to be tried for completely in the Doc
Lung murder. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus in
timated last night that they would be al
lowed. in the light of this verdict, 10 plead
guilty to manslaughter and take SEN
tence of from two to twenty-one years. liz
they decline to do this they will be tried for
murder.
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PALMA CONGRATULATED.
Message Sent by Secretary Root-Tbe
Presidents Reply.

WASHINGTON. May 2O-Secretary Root
to-day sent President Palma, of Cuba. the
following telegram of congratulation: "Ac-
anniversary of the establishment of the
Independent government Of Cuba and upon
the strength and wisdom with which YOU
have conducted your great office. The year
of successful administration and resnect
for the law has confounded the enemies of
Cuba and strengthened the courage and
hope of her friends. You have nv SINCERE
and earnest wishes for continued prosper
ity."
Secretary Root received the following re-
ply from President Palma: "The govern
ment and people Of the United States are
entitled 70 the everlasting gratitude of the
they enjoy to-day. do not forget how much
they are obliged to the American people
for the share they took in helping TO gain
independence and freedom. and send to
them. through me, their sincerest wishes
for the uninterrupted prosperity of the
great Republic and the personal welfare
of President Roosevelt and the members of
his Cabinet At the same time / send Won
and family the warmest testimony of my
sincere friendship.
Senor Quesada, minister from Cuba is
very enthusiastic over what has been Sc
comphshed by the independent government
during the year and especially because ali
the predictions of disaster have failed of
realization. In the year that Cuba has
heen under government Of her own" sai5
the minister, there have been no disor-
ders no scandals and a prosperity which
shows an honest, capable and efficient adj
ministration. II shows that Cuba has been
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Much Noise at Havana, and the Mill
tary and Other Organizations Re-
viewed by President Palma.
AN EXCHANGE OF MESSAGES
SECRETARY OF WAR ROOT TOPALMA
AND THE LATTER'S REPLY.
Senior Quesada, Cuban Minister at
Washington, Enthusiastic Over
What Has Been Done I'm q Year.

HAVANA May 20.-The celebration Of
Cuba's independence day, the first anniver-
sary of the establishment of the Cuban re-
public. began at midnight with the illumi-
nation of the fronts of the principol clubs.
the sending up of rockets and the screech-
ing of steam whistles. The weather to-day
was ideally clear. even for Cuba, and a
pleasant breeze tempered the heat and gave
an animated appearance to the flags and
bunting displayed In all directions. Busi-
ness was completely suspended and the
streets were thronged with people.
President Palma, accompanied by the
Cabinet officers and city and provincial Of
ficials, drove to the Punta, where he re-
viewed the members of the police and fire
departments. and then, accompanied by
Secretary of State Zaldb. he was driven
up the Prado to the palace, continually
acknowledging the salutations of the
crowds which lined that thoroughfare. At
noon the guns of Cabanas fortress an
nounced that exactly year had elapsed
since the birth OF the Cuban republic, and
Immediately thereafter the rural guards
and artillery paraded on the plaza in front
of the palace and were reviewed by the
President.
During the review of the troops United
States Minister Squiers was the only for
eigner in the Presidents party, which oc
cupied the central balcony in the palace
Standing on the Presidents right between
President Palma and Secretary Zaldo.
dressed in a gray suit, the American min
lister was a most conspicuous figure bia
clothes contrasting with the black suits Of
the President and Cabinet officers and with
the blue uniforms of the military oficers
The feature OF the review was the smart
appearance of the mounted rural euar rds
who were enthusiastically cheered.
Dispatches from several Cuban cities in.
dicate that the holiday was universally
celebrated throughout the island
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GLASS MAY BE HIGHER
CONFERENCE BETWEEN MANUFAC-
TURERs AND LEADING JOBBERs.
Latter Have Recommended the Pur-
chase of 300, 900 Boxes of window
Glass at an Advance OF Per Cent.

CLEVELAND, O., May 20.-As the result
of a conference to-day between represent
atives of the American Window Glass Com
pany and representatives of the principal
jobbers throughout the country jobbers
have recommended that 100000 boxes of
window glass be purchased at an advance
of 5 per cent. over the last purchase This
is in accordance with proposal made by
the manufacturers. The manufacturers
have adjourned and the jobbers will be
here until tomorrow, when definite action
will be taken on the purchase of SOO, 600
boxes of glass. The matter is in the hands
of the executive committee of the jobbers.
Representatives of the plate glass man.
ufacturers are coming here for conference
tomorrow with the jobbers. Trade condi-
tions in plate glass industry are said to
be unstable and important action is looked
for in this branch of the trade.
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Mrs. Lulu Hadley yesterday received
testimonial for her refusal to make Booker
T. Washington's bed. purporting to be sent
her by Indianapolis admirers of her action.
The testimonial was in the form of a gold
watch and chain from citizens of Indian
apolis." Correspondence from Houston.
Tex renewed the offer to furnish her en-
ployment in a hotel there and transporta-
ton to the place when she decided TO ac-
cept 1t. The HOUSTON Chronicle is raising
a fund by subscriptions For a Self-Re-
specting Girl and $500 has already been
raised. Other presents from the South
came also with information of funds being
started for her in various cities of the
Southern States
Mrs. Hadey has decided not to move
from her Fulton street home. having de-
termned to put up with the criticism of
her colored neighbors rather than move
away from IL through fear.
The Board of Chldren's Guardians yes
terday petitioned Judge Stubbs to give IL
the custody of five-year-old Georgia Had
ley. the adopted daughter of Mrs. Hadley's
husband, Levi f. Hadley. Hadley has
suit for divorce pending in Room l. Supe-
rior Court. Mrs. Hadley says her husband
is not fit morally to rear the child. She
has retained B. +. Watson to represent her
in the divorce proceedings and wishes to
be restored her maiden name. Lulu Spence
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able to do what she promised and take
her place among the nations of the earth.
When the United States turned the island
over one year ago there was about half
million dollars in the treasury; now there
expenses paid. While this surplus has
been increasing schools have been main
tained and educational facilities have been
increased, sanitation has been kept up and
provision made for improvements of many
kinds. The good order maintained in the
island has been of great advantage in the
build railroads and develop our industries
One thing of which very little is known is
the establishment of large hotels at differ
ent places which will make Cuba one of
the great winter resorts. of the world. The
year has been most gratifying to Cubans
and all who are interested I'm her continued
prosperity and welfare"
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DENIED BY MR.. LAWRENCE
LULU HADLEy NOT DISCHARGED FOR
THE REASONS ALLEGED.
Other Reasons for Quitting Service at
Engsish's Besides Refusal to Make
Booker II. Washington's Bed.

Manager Henry w. Lawrence, of the
English Hotel, denies that Mrs. Lulu Had
ley, chambermaid, was discharged from
the English because of her refusal to at
tend the room occupied by Booker T.
Washington, and in this he is supported by
Charles c. Rouzer, superintendent. and Miss
Maggie O'Dell. housekeeper of the English.
Mr.. Lawrence made the following state
ment to the Journal last evening:
1.-The sensational developments that have
followed the publication in local paper Of
the statement that a chambermaid, Mrs.
Lulu Hadley, had been discharged by the
English because she refused to make the
bed in a room occupied by Booker 7.
Washington have assumed such proper
tions that feel compelled to give the pub
lie the true information in regard to the
case. At first I was inclined to let the
matter go without making a statement, but
the case has been so grossly misrepresent-
ed all over the country by dispatches sent
out from this city that believe the people
of the South, particularly, are being i'm
posed upon and that they should know the
facts.
"The Hadley woman was not discharged
from the English. She attended TO Mr..
Washingtons room the first day he occu-
pied IL without a protest She had been
er, however, for violations of the rules.
and. suppose, anticipating that she might
be discharged she notified the housekeeper
the second morning Mr.. Washington was
In the hotel that she was going to quit and
that the housekeeper would have to get
some one else to look after her work.
II regret very much the wide publicity
that has been given the affair, for 1 feel
that 1t has led many people In the South TO
be imposed upon. The management of the
English does not object to the woman's re-
ceiving money from people who sympathize
with the alleged wrongs done her. but we
want the public to know the exact facts.
Then the donations can continue, IL the
people still feel SO inclined"
Superintendent Rouzer made a similar
statement of the case. Miss ODell, the
housekeeper, said:
Lulu Hadley was not discharged. She
discharged herself. If anything of the kind
was done. She took care of the room the
first day Mr.. Washington was in the house
and she spoke to me about being in the
room at the same time a reporter was
there talking to Mr.. Washington, saying
that she herself had talked with him and
that she thought he was a good man and a
very smart man. She never manifested
aay aversion for colored people while she
was at the hotel. and she never made the
statement that she would quit before she
would make UP bed that had been occu-
pied by a negro
Levi Hadley, the husband of the woman,
who applied for divorce several months
ago, alleging desertion and statutory
grounds, said yesterday afternoon that his
ton to associate with colored people, and
that, on the contrary, while she lived with
him she had been very friendly with col
ored families in their neighborhood.
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ATT cRNEYs' ARRAIGNMENT.
Prosecutor RuckeIshaus and w. n.
Harding Severe ON Davidson.

The case against MIN Davidson. colored.
charged with the murder OF Doc Lung.
Chinese laundryman. went 10 the jury be-
tween and o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Jurors went to their room TO deliber-
ate with the words of w. n. Harding. who
closed the argument for the State, fresh in
their ears. His and County Prosecutor
Ruckelshaus's arraignment of Davidson
was very severe.
Mr.. Ruckelshaus opened the argument for
the State. In his speech he dealt specially
with the character of the accused man. and
held that IL proved Davidson TO be man
capable of committing the crime charged
against him. He maintained that the strong
chain of circumstantial evidence brought
out by the State established the guilt OF
the prisoner. The prosecutor was followed
by Charles McGroarty, who spoke for the
defense. He pointed out the weakness OF
the States case and urged the necessity OK
making a fair verdict without regard to
the past reputation of Davidson Nc
Groarty boldly charged that the murder
was committed by Ollie Sanders. the States
prosecuting witness. James II. Lott. coll
ored attorney. closed the defense. He con-
tended that the State had failed to make
a case and dealt especially with the evil
dence brought to prove an alibi for his
client.
ACCUSES SANDERS.
Attorney Harding In closing for the
state said he wanted IL understood he was
making no apology for ollie Sanders. the
States leading witness. "Ollie Sanders Is
as guilty of this crime the blackest imp
in hell" the attorney declared He assert
ed that IL he and the prosecuting attorney
lived they would prosecute Sanders with
the same aggressiveness that they had
gone after Davidson.
Then you'll get the right man. inter-
rupted Attorney Lott. We've got tie
right man now" Mr.. Harding instantly
replied and went on with his argument.
Defending the story Of ollie Sanders he
declared: Doc Lung had a revoive-; a
hands of one OF the murtlerers. How could /,
Ollie Sanders ever nave dreamed In his
own mind such a lie?" Toward the close
ally of the Chinaman In America He
does not enjoy the elective franchise" the
attorney said. He does not have voice
I'm running this government: but he has a
soul gentlemen OF the jury. and hs has .
right to the highest protection the law
can give him.
Your wife and mine can walk up and
down the street and you have never heard
OF a Chinaman being hung 10 lamp post
for insulting white wouEtn. SO gentle
men, don't let your pre- Iu1ce in-ucnce you
because he was a Chsuafnar.
ATTORNEYS CLASH.
Mr.. Harding. in closing. said the guilt OF
the accused man was las deep and sinful
as hell" AS he sat down Attorney Lott
took him to task for one If his assertiona
"rd like 10 ask you question" the coli
ored attorney said. rs this man on trial
for insulting white womanr' II didn't
say that" replied Harding. II was making
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observation-disclosures Lease.

TRENTON, N. j., May 2O.-The Public
Service Corporation, which was organized
several weeks ago for the purpose Of merg-
ing the North Jersey Street-railway Com
pany and certain other trolley and gas and
electric plants In North Jersey, to-day Sc
cured a 600 year lease on the plant of the
South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction
Company. The South Jersey Company has
gas and electric light plants in Camden,
Trenton and other South Jersey towns The
leased company is guaranteed dividends on
its capital stock ranging from 3lz to per
cent for the first six years. after which an
per cent. dividend is to be paid every year
during the life of the lease.
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MYSTERY OF A CARRIAGE.


Patrolmen Shine and Coulson. of the city
police force. noticed carriage being driven
at a rapid rate on Washington street early
this morning and the people who were in
side seemed very much excited. The Of
GERS became suspicious and followed the
vehicle for several blocks, but soon lost
sight of it. Some ,ime later they discover
ed the carriage at the corner of Cruise and
Washington streets but the occupants were
gone A knife covered with blood and a
bloody ladies' handkerchief were found in
the bottom of the buggy. The police are in
vestigating the matter and hope to find who
the horse and carriage belong TO and In that
way trace the persons who were driving 1t,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-21
Lin. to state Soldiers Home.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind. May 20.-Hon. w. s..
Haggard and Capt. Louis B. Fullenwider,
trustees of the State Soldiers Home, have
decided to advertise for bids soon for the
construction of a street railway to the
SolCiers' Home. The last Assembly appro-
priated several thousand dollars for the in
stallation of a street car line from Tecum-
sch trail up the hill 20 the home grounds so
that the veterans would not be obliged to
climb the walks. AS soon as the contract
is awarded work will be begun. The line
will enter the home grounds from the east
Up to six months ago the street railway had
a line into the grounds but this was abolish
ed when the route was changed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-21
French ExiIes mt Notre Dame.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND. Ind. May 20.-A band Of
eleven French brothers arrived at Notre
Dame this afternoon direct from the mother
house of the university at Paris. France.
They know but little English. and will, in
all probability. remain at Notre Dame until
after vacation, the branch schools
throughout the United States will close
next month. Other French exiles will ar
rive during the coming weeks.
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TRIED TO KILL HIS WIFE.
ColOred Porter Demanded Money and
She Refused Him.

Everett Wing. No. 225 Muskingum street,
a colored porter in one of the barrel houses
of the city, was arrested late last night
charged with attempting TO kill his wife.
Ella Wing. He stabbed her in the right
shoulder and across the back of the neck,
infiicting a serious wound She was taken
to the City Dispensary, where her injuries
were dressed by DR.. Cunningham.
Mrs. Wing claims her husband had taken
some money belonging TO her and that she
tried to take IL away from him. Without
warning, she says he drew a knife and
stabbed her. Both were arrested, but Mrs.
Wing was later released on bond.
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TRACTION COMPANY MEETING.


The annual meeting and election of off,
GERS of the Indianapolis & Eastern Railway
Company was held yesterday afternoon in
the company's offices in the Franklin
building. The stockholders elected the
same board of directors that managed the
affairs Of the road last year: Frank NJ
Fauvre. Charles E. Coffin. Medford B. Will
son. L. z. Mcdonald, JOIN w. Chapman
Ansel Fatout and Emil Rassmapn. Imme-
diately after the stockholders meeting the
directors met and elected officers. They are
the same last year: Frank NJ
Fauvre, president; Charles E. Coffin, vice
president; M. B. Wilson. treasurer, and
John w. Chapman, general manager and
secretary.
The reports of officers indicate the road
Is in a prosperous condition, that travel
has been heavy and that the same satisfac-
tory conditions may be expected for the
ensuing wear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-21
SPANIEL RAN AMUCK.
Littls Dog Had Brain Trouble and Bit
Several People.

A brown spaniel dog. belonging to Mrs.
Morse, 62O East Miami street, went mad
yesterday afternoon and bit several people.
The dog had been acting strangely for
some time. and Mrs. Morse took him to
DR.. Greiner on Tuesday afternoon to find
out what was the matter with him. She
was informed the dog was suffering from
brain trouble. and she says she thought
nothing more about it,
The animal became wild yesterday and
bit two children of Henry Elstrod, No 626
East Miami street, Mrs. John w. Pierce,
No. 624 East Miami street, and Mrs Smith.
No. 6l5 East Miami street. Ii is not thought
any serious results are likely. as none of
the wounds were deep. The dog ran along
Court street and bit several CANNES in that
vicinity, and as result all the dogs were
cornered and killed.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CONNERSvILLE. Ind. May 2O-The lay
ing of the cornerstone of the 10000 high
school building to-day was attended with
impressive ceremonies, under the auspices
of the Masonic lodge. The Hon. James
z. Watson was the chief orator. The city
donned holiday attire. and every business
house was closed from l TO 4 O'Clock All
the secret orders and public officers were
I'm the parade, together with 1000 school
children and several bands OF music
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. May 2o.-After put
ting to bed her two youngest children.
Edna, three years old. and Roy. one year
old. Mrs. Elvin Bachman. OF Slatington.
to-day killed the children by cutting their
throats and then committed suicide by
slashing her own throat with her husbands
razor. For some time Mrs. Bachman has
been melancholy. Her husband. who Is a
carpenter, was at work and her other five
children were at school when the crime
was committed.
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,aI 70 the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, May 20.-The Muncie,
Hartford City & Fort Wayne electric line
has completed it's track TO the new park
at Eaton and will run the first cars on Sun
day. The park will be opened in about a
month Beginning next Sunday the road
will also establish half-hour schedule for
Saturdays and Sundays. between Muncie
and Montpelier.