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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-06-27
Poison ends Life
Of Famed Prisoner.
John BrownGeld Succeeds in
Cheating Gallows His Third
Attempt at Suicide.

- - ''NNN'
Georgetown, June %. There
will be no hanging here on the
10Th inst, as previously announc-
ed. John Brownlicld, the famous
culprit, committed suicide carly
this morning by taking poison.
How he procured it is mys-
terry.
This was the prisoners third
attempt at sclf-destructlon and
every care was being taken by
Sheriff j. }. McKcithcn to pre-
vent the recurrence of .amc by
the elimination of all possible
means TO such an end.
However, by outside tonnivancc
and innate cunning the criminal
has accomplished his purpose and
cheated the gallowS, which was in
process of erection.
\ negro was committed to iml
yesterday charged with burglary
and suspicious are held tina; he
was the means of the transmission
of some deadly substance TO the
desperate prisoner.
John Brownticld was sentenced
TO die on the gaIIows by Judge
Gary on Nov. Is, 1900, for the
killing Of Deputy Tax Collector
j. 5. Scurry on the 29th of Sep
tembcr of the same year. The
case was appealed and went up to
the highest court of the State,
which affirmed the verdict of the
circuit court. The case was then
carried to tie United States su.
prcmc court, which confirmed the
decisions of the State courts.
On Tuesday, the 10th, Judge
Gary resentenccd the doomed man
to cXpiatc his crime on the gal
lows on Friday, June 3G.
The case of Brownlicld is uni.
que, having no parallel in the
criminal annals of the State and
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miles from the railroad and ac-
commodatl0ns arc too meagre to
entertain the two hundred wit
nesses who would have to be
transported there.
Mr.. Crawford also spoke in OBJ
lection to Saluda, saying that the
defendants father, The late Con-
gresham George d. Tillman,
was the father of Saluda County
and that until recent years Saluda
was Il part of Edgefeld, the de-
fendants home.
Mr.. Nelson spoke strongly in
favor of sending the case to Salu-
da, alleging that the defendant
was entitled to Il speedy trial and
this could not be had unless it vas
sent to either Saluda or Edgefield,
as Court for this term has been
held in other counties of this CIR
cut.
Mr.. Bellinger replied to the re
marks of Messrs Croft and Nelson
with much vigor, asserting that
to transfer the case to Saluda
would be unwise ard unjust to
the prosecution us well us incon-
Venlent. He said that the de-
fendant had waived his right to n
speedy trial by asking for a con,
tlnuance at the last term of Court,
when the prosecution was anxious
to proceed. There were several
lively tilts between Messrs Nelson
and Bellinger.
MIR. Croft closed he argument,
asserting that there were ample
accommodations at Saluda and
that 1t is not Tillman strong
hold. Judge Townsend then in
s'ructed the attorneys to draw ur
an order. for change of venue
and leave the county blank fol
the present. 1t is supposed he
Will announce his decision on that
point to morrow.
The case must be tried in the
judicial circuit in which there are
five counties. This county, Rich
land, is now eliminated by to-
days decision. Edgelield is the
defendants home and counsel for
defence admitted that they did
not expect it to go there, although
counsel for the prosecution pre-
ferred Edgefeld to Saluda. Sa-
luda is new county, cut off seven
years ago from Edgefeld, and
George d. Tillman, father of the
defendant, was instrumental ir
having it formed.
The other two counties in the
circuit are Lexington and Ker.
shaw, which arc on opposite sides
of Richland. Lexington adjoins
Edgefeld, but has close busines.
interests with Richland, and it i.
Lexington that the counsel fol
the prosecution seem to prefer
1t IS believed that Judge Town
send Will either name Saluda O,
Lexington, and in either case th
trial will not take place for 81.
weeks or two months.
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Hero is new way for girl
to get rid of Il late beau who is
impervious to all hints. She gives
him paper and pencil, with one
of her sweetest smiles, and says;
"Now make row of eleven ci-
piers: COW mark perpendicular
mark downward on the right of
the first cipher, upward on the
right of the fourth, downward on
the right of the fifth, upward ON
the right of the seventh and eight,
downward On the tenth. The
marks should be half an inch
long Ask him TO real what
he has written. The effect is
electrical
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The Expected Has Happened.
A Change Of Venue Granted in
the Tillman Trial No Coun-
ty Yet Named for the
Trial.

"''i", ouhC At = al Su
ment on the motion for Il change
OF venue in the case of james ii.
Iillman, indicted for the murder
of n. q. Gonzales, was conclud.
ed at o'clock this afternoon, and
Judge Townsend ut once announc-
cd his decision that the change
should DO grained. Counsel dis
agreed concerning the county
where the case should he sent and
this was left undecided for the
present.
The days proceedings opened
with the argument of Mr.. Andrew
Crawford, for the prosecution,
against the motion. He spoke
for an hour and a bait, and his
presentation of the law was highly
conIplimented. He was followed
by Mr.. p. I'll. Nelson, for the de,
fence, who also devoted himself
largely TO the law of the case.
Mr.. q. Duncan Bellinger for
merly Attorney General, next ad-
dressed the Court for the prose.
cution, first answering the argu-
ments on the other side. Solici-
tor Tnurmond closed for the pro
secution in clearcut speech.
The sensation of the day follow
ed, when Ex-Judge o. w. Buch.
anan, the defendants brother in
law, addressed the Court. 1t was
not thought. that Judge Buchafna.
would speak, especially as the de>
fence had left only about fifty
minutes of the time allotted that
side, which, it was presumed,
would be occupied by Congress
man George w. Croft, Tillman's s
law partner. But Judge Buch-
anan spoke for thirty minutes and
delivered a bitter arrangement of
the press, the commercial interests
and the people generally of CO.
lGmbia. He asserted that com,
mercialism had supplanted the old
Southern standards, and that the
press was now at liberty to abuse
and villify any man who spoke
his honest convictions. He charg.
ed that the State had goaded the
defendant to desperation by its
abuse of him, and said the State
had now cracked it's whip and
lashed the citizens of Columbia
into signing affidavits for the pro
secution under fear of the State's
power. He charged that the cap
italist interest and the press were
allied, and that men had been In
timidated into signing those afi
davits, lest their position or thei,
business be injured.
'By grabs" exclaimed Judge
Buchanan, elf they don't like
this let them lump it,
Judge Townsend interrupted
the speaker to say that he wa.
consuming the time of the de
fence and leaving none for Mr.
Croft.
Mr.. Buchanan then TOOK hi,
seat and Court adjourned for din.
ner, with fifteen minutes roman
ing of the allotted time. I'bi,
was extended and Mr.. Crof
closed the argument, after dinner
in strong speech of about twen-
ty minutes.
AT its close the Court announe-
ed its decision to grant the mo-
tion and asked counsel foi sue.
gestions concerning the place tc
which the case should be trans.
ferred. Mr.. Croft suggested Sa.
luda, but to this Solicitor Thur.
mond objected on the ground that
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Delaware Mob
Was Desperate.
Many Wanted to Tear Ravishcr
Limb From Limb Negro's
Admission of Guilt Great
ly licensed Mad
dened Mob.


quiet in the community. today,
following the horrible lynching
Of Gearge White, Helen Bishops ;
confessed slayer, at an early hour,
this morning. Of the mob of
nearly 5000, which overpowered
the authorities, and stormed the
Newcastle county work house, and
dragged from his cell the trcm-
bling wretch, and burned him at
the stake, the identity of only one
is publicly known. That person
is Peter Smith, twelve years old,
who fell when the work house
guards fired vollcy into the
tanks of the attacking mob. The
lad was struck by a bullet, which
entered his back, and is thought
to have penetrated his kidneys.
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this morning, that he is III Il seri-
Gus condition.
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oiva + 70 ma 80 10. ban ~,
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ed her, and she cried: pIeasr
don't hurt me.
81 chuked her, and accomplish
ed my purpose. Then | asked
her if she was going to tell on me
She said she was. l gave her ,
hack in the throat, with my knife
and asked her again if she wa,
going to inform on me. She salc
she was, and then [ cut her tbroo
twice again. and left her Afte,
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PRICES.

1t is not worth while to quote
PRICES here. Come and make
your selection and we will make
the price.
We have lot of Mems fine
Shoes, NEW STOCK, that we
are selling at Greatly Reduced
Prices.
Come to see us before you buy
and we will make it interesting
for you. Remember we Carry
EVERYTHING.
Lancaster Mercantile Co.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
SONS SHOOT FATHER IN
WRESTLING PISTOL AWAY
Injured Man Refused to Tell
the Police Who Did the
Shooting

Charles Miller, aged sc years. resi-
dent OF Queen street, beyond Third
street bridge, occupies cot in the
Delaware Hospital suffering with a
bullet wound in his hip. He was found
by Patrolman Kelly very much under
the influence Of liquor wandering along
the Pennsylvania Railroad about G
o'clock this morning.
Kelly found Miller was shot and
summoned the patrol wagon, which
conveyed the wounded man to the po-
lice station. Upon his arrival there
Kelly said that he had been struck by
q bullet while walking along Queen
street. He gave the authorities no in
formation that would lead to the iden-
tity Of his assailant and was sent to
the Delaware Hospital for treatment.
Several hours after the police found
out that Kelly's. son shot him accident
ly while taking a revolver away from
the wounded man.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Faets h Few LInes.

The lynchings for the nrst half OF
1908 numbered forty-eight.
Paris has one acre Of park for every
fifteen persons; Liverpool one for every
thousand.
Thomas A. Ediscn, the inventor, will
exhibit some OF his latest inventions at
the worlds fair, st. Louis.
Anonymous remittances amounting to
s35, ,S6s were sent to the conscience
fund OF the United States during the
fiscal year.
The losses OF German registered
ocean vessels, according to fresh impe-
rial statistics, were eighty-hve in one
year. Three passengers and 2S6 sailors
were drowned.
It is suggested by Professor Picker
Ing that the strcaks which radiate
from lunar craters-one from Tycho is
100 miles long-are caused by pumice
thrcwn cut By the Yclcans.-
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
LEVY COURT TOOK NO ACTION
Proposition to Settle J. p. Donahoe VIII
Probably be Settled This
Afternoon.

There was q spec.dl meeting of the
Levy Court this morning TO consider the
proposition Of the American Surety Com
pany Of Baltimore. Nd, FOR a settlement
of the case OF former Adams Tax Collect
or John p. Donohoe. but no action was
taken. The proposition Is that the surety
Company VIII pay the court the sum OF
fia96.i9, the fun amount collected by Mr..
Donohoe, while the company was on his
bond providing Judgment IS cancelled in
the Superior Court. Philip L. Garrett
representing the Surety Company. was
present. The matter will probably be
taken up this afternoon.
Merritt ~. Willis. who had a narrow
escape from drowning on "Wednesday.
was present. He has entirely recovered
from the attack which caused the acct
dent.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
BOARD or TRADE FOR
LARGE APPROPRIATION

win gladly cooperate with Philadelphia
in this movement"
Mayor Bird said:
Wilmington interests have suffered Sc
vgsely from the lack Of deeper channel
al / harbor. Vessels drawing deep water
u ,c SO much difficulty making their way
erthe river that cargoes for Wilmington
frequently unloadcd at Baltimore and
-,yarded by rail-. Last year there weic
7ioaded at other ports cargoes for Will
bngtcn valued at Si650Oo, which would
ave been carried directly 30 our pofl
had there been ample water for the deer
vessels in which the materials had beer
shipped.
Every town along the Delaware river
IS affected. It Is the purpose to look after
the srterests Of every one Of these, and
we arc now arousing the business inter
ests to support the members Of Congress
lin making the demands for an appropria
uon."
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
PLAIN TALK To
BALL AND ALLEE
President Roosevelt Said to
Have Told Them They
Must Agree
THREAT ABOUT APPOINTMENT
Senator Ball Presented Name Of ). P.
Niods and senat,t Alice Name Of
W. H. Hayes For United States Dis
triet Attorney.

Senators Ball and Alloo went TO Wash
iugron yesterday and called on President
Roosevelt. Each had candidate for
United states District Attorney. Senator
Ball named John J.. Nlclds and Senator
Alice Walter IL. Hayes The interview
was not long and when those concerned
were seen today they refused TO talk con-
cerning it.
Concerning the meeting, the North
American says:
President Roosevelt held a conference
with Senators Alice and Ball. OF Delaware
and ne made it very plain TO these gentle
men that ne was much dissatisfied with
tl.e political conditions IN their stcte.
He Is disguised with the factlonal light
that has been permitted ITO drag along
and he wants it stopped. II IL isn't, both
of the Delaware senators win ind them
selves without any Federal patronage 10
dole out
The President made an effort 10 have
the Senators agree upon a successor TO
United States District Attorney William
M. Byrne, who recently resigned, but In
this he was unsuccessful.
Neither would make any concession.
and the result was that no one was
chosen.
I'm iaot the only agreement reached by
the Two senltors was that neither should
talk, and they both held to lhls agree
mont.
Tho President. n Is understood, viii give
them another chance. but hc has made II
plain 30 them that he wants to see har-
mony in Delaware and that, II they cam
not reach an agreement, appointments
viii be made without consulting their
wishes
J. edward Addlclss was IN Washington
and called at the Postofnce Department
with Senator Alice. They were in confer
fence with ihe Postmaster General for an
hour. but Mr. Adlicks did not cali at ths
White House.
Among other things the correspondent
OF the Philadelphia Ledger said
'rhe President IS dispensed that tn
factions arc keeping up their warfare q
Z thil Letriment of the--f' 'cnlih : ,'is.;. ), y
They quarrelcd so fcrccly over the cleo
, tion of q Mayor Of Wilmington that a
. Democrat was chosen. The President
didn't Ike that"
It is evident from the above from tho
Ledger that the writer did not know tho
situation. There was no quarrel at the
city election, the Addicks party refused
TO so into common primaries and an
nounced thar h would put separate
ticket In the field.
senator Ball IS believed 20 have the best
end OF the argument By the terms OF the
agrecment between he and Snator Allco
tho former was to have tho naming OF Tho
appolntces for New Castle county. A
well-known politician said this morning:
"Allee had a nerve 10 want TO select a
man to nm an office IN New Castle coun-
ty.' Aside from his residences strengthen
ing him Mr.. Nieids has the backing OF the
whole bar OF the State.
When he ws appointed to fll the va
cancy caused by the first resignation Of
Byrno It was on the recommendation Of
Judge Bradford. rhc judge has not
changed his opinion as to who should
have the office.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
bids FOR DREDGING
CHRISTIANA OPENED
1t Is Likely That John l.
Grim Will Be Awarded
Contract

Bids for dredging the chriatiana river
were opened at noon today in the office
OF Unaed States Engineer Captain James
C. Sanford. There were four bidders,
among them being Alvin r. Morrison OF
this city. The bids were as follows: Bow
ers s5ydraunc Company. Of Camden, N.
IT,. Ply cents per cubis yard, place meas
urement; Alvin r. Morrison, Is cents;
The American Dredging Company, Of
Philadelphia, "a cents and John l.. Grim,
OF The same city, 14ls cents.
The bids will be considered by Captain
Sanford, otter which the contract will
be awarded As John L. Grim is tho low
est Bidder, there being a wide difference
between his bid and the next lowest. 1t
is likely that he will be awarded the con-
tract
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
GOOD THINGS To Be
FOUND IN CITY MARKETS
To Tickle the Palates and
Tempt the Coin From
Purse of Beholder

Wilmington markets present almost
as many good things TO tickle the pal-
ate. and WOO the sheckels from the
housekeepers' purse as In the good Old
summer time.
Though this is the second day OF Oc.
tober. when fan Ia supposed TO be pret-
ty well assured, King street, with its
array OF fruits. has a decidedly sum-
merry appearance.
There are fruits and vegetables ga
lore. especially fruits. and prices have
not advanced any more than usual
with the change OF seasons.
The only things that call up visions
of winter are the pumpkins and scrap
pie. The latter. IL must be confessed.
Is rather pale and not particularly Inc
viting. but 1t finds some purchasers.
The pumpkins, ON the other hand are
OF a deep, golden lnie and conjuro up
visions OF delicious pies that mother
used to make"
There are plenty of green things
with cabbage in the lead. Potatoes
OF the sweet and white varieties are
numerous. but corn. because OF its
scarcity, Is taking on rather aristo-
cratic airs Egg plants. too. are rather
suhdued looking. as they have dwin-
died I'm size and have gone of in coloi
and shape. Carrots naunt their coiorl
MS II they We're as arlstocratic as am,
vegetable that grows, while as a mat
ter Of fact there Is not a dissenting
voice as 10 their picbcian nature Bu
there Is no denying that they add
piquancy and flavor 10 "A pot of soul
that very few other things can. Soml
people like them stewod. and there Il
one case on record where carrots stew
ed, fried, boiled served Ia pie and
otherwise, actually cured a young wo-
man Of consumption or some other
dreadful disease.
No Strawberries in Sight.
Not a strawberry IS TO be found the
whole length and breadth Of the market
today Last week they We're to be seen.
In their place cranberries lend a touch
Of vivid color and sell readily at ten
cents a quart.
Eggs, the housekeepers standby. arc
plentiful at land 20 cents dozen
and look fresh and tempting.
Some Of the Prices Asked.
At Cella's big fruit store at Fourth
and King streets, the following retail
prices were quoted today;
Fruits--Rananas. - 70 zoe. a dozen;
peaches, 20 to soc. a quarter peck; CAL
ifornia grapes. 1Oc pound: Concord
15c. a basket; Delaware, zoe. a basket;
Niagara. 1Sc. basket: oranges. Ja-
maica, zoe. q dozen; California. 25 tC
soc. a dozen.
Colorado Rocky Ford cantaloupe'
are three for a quarter and pineapple.
are 10c. each.
Negetables-Sweet potatoes. Sc.
quarter peck, white potatoes. 40c.
basket; beeis, sea bunch. pumpkins
15c. each: celery. and &C. a stalk,
caulifower, 10 to 15c. head: cabbage
81 a barrel or &c. a head; peppers. 25c
O basket or &c. a dozen: ounces, 15c
a quarter peck or SIPS a basket.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
GIRL STEPPED ON MANS TOE
CAUSED LEG TO BE CUT OFF

Philadelphia hospital. The trouble con-
tinued and yesterday the whole leg was
taken off.
Mr.. Porter formerly lived in this
city and was a passenger conductor
on the Pennsylvania railroad between
Philadelphia and Washington. He came
from Harrington to this city. and after
receiving a promotion to through
run moved to Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1903-10-02

Having his foot stepped upon while
in bathing at Rehoboth by a young
woman last summer has caused Con-
ductor Robert Porter TO lose a leg.
After the accident occurred Mr.. Por-
ter did not think any more about the
incident until several days later his
toe began to give him trouble. 1t
grew steadily worse until it was neces-
sary to amputate the member in a
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Form Depicted in Stone.

There is a stone lying az the Beech
street crossing OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad that is attracting much att
tention. II was brought here by Ryan
4 Kelly to be placed in the wall Of
the elevated railroad. In the veins that
runs through it the profile Of a female
form perfect In proportion is depicted.
II was laid aside and every day Is
viewed by many people.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Twenty Moro Ruzzards.

A large delegation OF members Of
the United Buzzards' Roosts. X c.. f..
went 20 Tallyville on Wednesday even
ing and conferred the Buzzards' degree
on twenty members Of the order. The
imitation caused much amusement, fun
making being the chief object Of the
clan that had gathered in the little vii
lage near Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
PLAYED WITH MATCHES

Child Almost Burned to Death This
Morning.
John Donnelly the 5-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Donnelly of
No 1924 Read street. was seriously
burned this morning. There is little
hope of the little fellows recovery. all
though Dr. John c. Fahy is doing
everything possible TO save the child's
life.
The youngster received the burns
through playing with matches.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
RETURN THANKS

Fire Companies Juhilant Over Reoep-
ton rendered Them.
Edward F. Kane and Frank NJ. Sewer,
presidents respectively of the Water
Witch and Union Fire Companies. desire
Jointly 10 thank on behalf OF the mem
bers Of both organizations. the various
|hre companies in the city and the pub
lie in general, for the grand reception
rendered them on Tuesday night last. 1T
took several weeks Of hard work TO nc
complish dha one night event but
the members Of both organizations are
satisfied that they were amply repaid by
the appreciation shown by a friendly fire
department and the generous public.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Interesting New EnoIand supper.

Women interested in the New England
supper 10 be given at the residence OF
Mrs. II. II. Ward on Thursday evening.
October s. from TO o'clock. for tne
benefit OF the Florence Critienton Home.
are requested to meet at the home. No.
5os West Fifth street tomorrow evening
at 7.5o O'clock. Matters Of interest per
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Adopted Renolutions-

The resolutions on the death Of General
Samuel A. Macalhster adopted at a re-
cent meeting Of the Bar Association, will
be presented to the Superior Court TO-
morrow by francis II. HoffeclSer and Her
bert II. Ward. a committee appointed for
that purpose.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
Arrested For EmbezzIement.

Edith Ellis IS locked up az the police
station awaiting trial for embezziement
before Magistrate Moses Well this
afternoon. II IS alleged that she ap-
propriated a lot Of goods belonging to
her brother-in-iaw, afterward pawning
them.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
WEATHER BULLETIN

The England
locara
%
clearing on
sailing souhwesry
norhwesaery The
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
To All Mnsioian.

Charter closes Sunday. October A..
Those wishing 70 become charter mem-
bers OF Local No 81 A. T. Of NJ. must do
20 then Samuel Compton. Secretary.
Evening journal., 1903-10-02
HEATH TO BE TRIED
Self Confessed Murderer to go on
Stand Wednesday.
Special TO the Evening Journa

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Salisbury, Md. oct. Elmer Heath.
the confessed murderer OF his sweet
heart was arraigned this morning.
Tho change OF venue was denied. The
trial has been set for next Wednesday.
x-Congressmen Miles and Toodvlne
will assist the defense. They will put
up a plea Of insanity.