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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
STARTED AT THE BOTTOM
How a Noted Railroad Man Rose
from 0bscuritN
BEGAN LIFE AS OFFICE BOY
Now Russell Harding IS The Controlling
Factor il an important Trunk
line SYSTEM.

1t may be we'll Tor boy to have a
father who can push him in the right
direction. 1t must be wise boy who
knows enough TO keep on in the way his
father has directed him. Russell Hard
ing, vice president OF the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railroad and presi-
dent of the Pere Marquette system since
August l. had both of these advantages.
These are the main steps from which he
rose from Office boy in a little railroad
construction establishment TO a Lead
ing place among railroad men to-day.
The father Of Mr. Harding was a civil
engineer and railroad contractor. He
took his son into his service and in
trusted him with important business.
Young Harding was just IA years old.
but he went to work and has confined
himself always TO railroading.
Mr.. Harding was born in Springfield,
Mass. In 1856 and took his initial step
in railroading in 1870 in the construc-
ton of the Portland & Ogdensburg road,
turning his hand 10 any task which pre-
scented itself
One of his first duties was acting as
paymaster for his fathers men. He Gull
tivated accuracy and rapidity. That he
has been the personal representative of
the Gould interest in the west Is due in
a measure to his close and careful finan-
ciering in those early days. AS his
fathers paymaster he won the reputa-
ton of fairness, which has followed him
ever since. I'VE haven't met him, F" say
the men in the new Offices over which
he is to preside, but you know he's an
able and fair man to deal with"
During the construction OF the p &
O. railroad. Mr. Harding mastered two
lines which proved stepping stones in
his road to success They were civil en-
cheering and telegraphy. After the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

few DAYS before the trial on
August 2.
He was then brought to Charles
Town under escort of two companies
Of militia, ordered there by the COVER
or to protect him from an expected
attempt to lynch him. The night be-
fore the trial mob made an effort to
get possession of the negro. but it
was unsuccessful and the leaders were
arres' ed by the sheriff and punished
by fine of $25 for carrying concealed
weapons.
The trial lasted but a few hours,
and the guilt of the negro was estab-
lished beyond the shadow of doubt
He was again positively identified By
his victim. and made a partial con-
fession to DEPUTY Sheriff Conrad in
the Jail while the mob was in front.
Judge Faulkner presided at the trial,
and immediately sentenced the pris-
oler to be hanged at the penitentiary
on September 8. The next morning
he was taken to Moundsville under es-
cort of the troops, and has remained
closely guarded there ever since. He
made repeated assertions of his inno-
cence, but his manner at all times in
dictated insincerety. When he passed
through Martinsburg on his way to
the penitentiary. he expressed him.
self as entirely satisfied with the out
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

criminal chapters in the annals of the
eastern panhandle. His victim was
Miss Laura Knode, a pretty young
school teacher who resided with her
parents near Molers Crossroads. and
the crime aroused the people of Jeffer-
son county to a pitch of excitement
and indignation which would have
resulted in lynching if Williams
had fallen into their hands.
AS will be remembered, Miss Knode
had driven to Harper's Ferry on the
afternoon of the assault, and was on
her way to her home upon the return
trip when tile crime occurred. The
negro saw her as she was on her way
to Harper's Ferry, and with tiendish
cunning went to lonely part of the
road and awaited her return. He
partially disguised himself by placing
a rag over his face, and when Miss
Knode was in the act of driving past,
he sprang from the bushes along the
road and stopped her horse. The
young woman, frightened and help.
less, was at the mercy of the brute.
who dragged her into the bushes and
accomplished his purpose, keeping
her prisoner about half hour. Be-
fore he would allow her to go. he
compelled her to promise not to reveal
the crime, threading to kill her if she
did so. The girl then made her way
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

completion Of the road he occupied the
position of station agent, operator and
ticket seller along the line for three
years In 1880 he went west, taking the
position of assistant engineer in the
construction Of the international &
Great Northern railway of Texas.
This proved a good move for Mr. Hard
ing His ability and energetic spirit
found appreciation. He demonstrated
what he could do as a civil engineer, and
in 1883 was promoted to engineer and
superintendent of construction. A year
later he was made resident engineer in
charge of tracks, bridges and buildings
on the road, remaining six years with
this company.
He won a reputation among railroad
men. and on July !, 1886, entered the
service of the Missouri Pacific at
Wichita, Kan, acting as superintendent
and engineer for the lines in the south
ern part of that state He remained with
the Missouri Pacific for eight years.
BY this time, says S. Troy, corre-
spondent of the Chicago Tribune, Mr.
Harding's career was assured In 1894
he was called to the Great Northern
road His promotion was rapid. and for
four years he gave himself diligently
and consciously to the best interests OF
this vast system, filing at last the po-
sition of general superintendent. The
positions which he is filling to-day are
not new. He has served as vice presi-
dent and general manager of the St.
Louis Southwestern and as president Of
the ST. Louis Southwestern. of Texas,
for the last four years. filing like po-
sitions with the Missouri Pacific. where
he first made name for himself
The present change gives Mr.. Harding
road with less mileage but larger
traffic possibility thar the Missouri Pa
cific. The Cincinnati Hamilton e. Day
ton is the dominating road, having con-
troll of the Pere Marquette system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
Negro RapiSt Pays Extreme Penalty
of His Crime Friday.
MADE NO ADMISSION OF HIS GUILT
Execution Attended by no Unusual CirCum-
stances and Many Saw the Trap FALL
History of the Crime.

to a nearby house and gave the alarm.
Within an hour the whole country
was aroused, and armed men were
looking for Williams. In the meantime
he had boarded a freight train on the
Baltimore & Ohio road, and was cap
tured that evening in the yards at
this place by Detective Hardy and
Policemen Blake and Hollis. VINO
took bin to the lookup. The fol-
lowing afternoon Miss Knode came to
Martinsburg with Sheriff Billmyer,
and in the presence of a number of
persops, positively identified Williams
as her assailant
Feeling ran so high that. in order
to avoid lvnching, Sheriff Billmver
took the negro to Hagerstown for
safekeeping, and that night started
from that place for the state peniten-
tiary at Moundsville. At Big Pool,
Md, a mob attacked the sheriff and
his deputies, aud in the excitement
which followed. Williams managed
to elude the officers and escaped to
the fields. Armed men with blood
hounds secured the country, but Will
liams remained at large for nearly AS
hours, when he was recaptured by
Sheriff Downin. of Hagerstown, who
turned him over to Sheriff Billmyer
and Sheriff Stuckey. He was brought
to the jail in Msrtinsburg, and the
next day taken to the penitentiary at
Monndsville, where he was kept until
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

WHOLE INDrHN VILLAGES
OF MANY FAMOUS TRIBES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Moundsville, W. Va, Sept. q
George w. Williams, the negro who
on June 81 criminally assaulted Miss
Laura Kuode, near Harpers Ferry,
was hanged at the penitentiary here
this afternoon. The execution passed
off quietly without any unusual cir
cumstances, and was witnessed by a
number of spectators, including
officials, newspaper men and few
citizeos who had secured permits from
the warden.
Among the officials present was
Sheriff j. Davis Billmyer, of Jeffer-
son county, in whose custody the
negro was during the exciting times
of his trial at Charles Town, when
the state troops were on guard.
Williams did not confess his guilt to
the officers, and made no statement
concerning the crime. He expressed
penitence and was resigned to his
fate. The body will be disposed Of
by the prison officials, as none of his
relatives have claimed it.
HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
The history of the crime for which
Williams today paid the extreme PEN
atty is one of the most revolving
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

iahlts and Customs of the FED MEN
Illustrated by Themselves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
WILL NOT NOMINATE.
Republicans Decide 10 Give whole
Field 10 Judge Faulkner

Republicans Decide 10 Give whole
Field 10 Judge Faulkner.
The republican judicial committee
of this district held.a meeting Tuesday
at the Office of County Chairman
RiRsby. in this city, and decided by
vote of two to one not to nominate a
candidate for Judge to oppose Judge
E. Boyd Faulkner. the democratic
nominee. The members from Jefferson
county ipsited upon the nomination
being made, but the members from
Berkeley and Morgan couldn't see it
that way. This ends the talk of op-
position to Judge Faulkner. which
originated and has been kept M
among a few disaruntled democrats
and some republicans with ambitions
beyond their abilities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

The plnciSy chief executive of Jefferson county
who stood off mob.
TO him perhaps as much as to any other
man, that the rame of Jefferson
cluuty was not smil ched by scenes Of
violence. Many of those who then
condemned him are now praising
his conduct, and congratulating them
selves that the situation was in charge
of man of decision and courage.
WILLIAMS SHOWED NERVE.
George w. Williams. who was
hanged at the peuitentiary in Mounds
vile Friday afternoon, as told in
The Evening World FRIDAY, went
to the scaffiffold protesting his inno-
cence of the crime of assault upon
Miss Knode. The tran was sprung at
10, and the condemned man dis.
PLAYED wonderful nerve as he stood
nuol tile gallows
81 am going to Jesus, he shouted
when the cap was adjusted over his
head, and the button which sprung
the trap was touched before the last
word had been uttered.
He made no speech on the scaffold,
but during the dav denied his guilt to
all with whom he talked. He ate
heartily, and appeared very cheerful
He epjoved the liberty he was given
in the death chamber, but looked
through the bars and tried to attract
the attention of the female convicts,
who were being exercised. He was
permitted to talk to the three other
condemned men in the prison. All
are negroes. Williams warned them
against association with whites il thew
ever regained their liberty.
you'll get the worst of it if you
mix the colors," he declared.
During his incarceration in the
prison wilkins has been sustained by
religious fervor through the minis
trations of the prison chaplain. and he
has devoted large portion nj his time
to singing hymns and praying. He
was always cheerful and even happy
and firmly believed that when hanged
he would go straight TO Heaven. He
was illiterate and the bestjal was pre-
dominant in his character. He was
not positive that Williams was his
proper name. There was no bravado
about his demeanor, but no condemned
man ever walked to the scaffold with
firmer step.
Sixty persons were in the death
chamber. 1t required but two minutes
for the departure from his cell to the
springing of the trap, and 10 minutes
later Williams was pronounced dead.
LAST OF WILLIAMS.
The last chapter in the history of
GEORGE Williams, the negro rapist who
was hanged at the .penitentiary at
Moundsville on Friday. was written
when the body was taken to Morgan
town the following day and turned
over to the medical department of the
stated university. where it was dis
sected by the students. Williams had
no relatives except step-father. and
no claim was put in bv him for the
body
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
RETURNED FROM EUROPE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Brown, who
were married in this city several
months ago, arrived in New York
Monday morning at 9:i5, after three
months tour through Europe. Mrs.
Brown was formerly Miss Fannie
Wien, of this city. They are ex-
pected to arrive here tonight on a
visit to Mrs. Browns parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William II. Wilen. After
several DAYS visit here they will leave
for their future home in Huntington,
Pa, where the groom is connected in
business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

come Of the trial. ard stated that be
was as happy as king.
Throughout the irving times sahser
qnent to the capture Of the negro, aud
at the trial in Charles Town. Sheriff
Billmver conducted himself with firm
ness and discretion, and it WAS due
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
RESIGNED nER poarioN !.

Miss Nellie III. Lemen, of Bunker
Hill, who has been filling the position
of clerk in Deatrick's store for several
months past, has resigned her po-
sition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
"sIrs. Wings" showed Fipbt

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 27-Mrs.
Mary Bass, the original Mrs. Wigs
Of the Cabbage Patch" was presented
in police court here on the charge of
throwing jar of slop on the head of
Mrs. Emily Smith of Lakewood, a
suburb Of Louisville. The scene oc-
CURED in the rear of Mrs. Bass domi-
Gle, whittier Mrs. Smith went after
repeated knocks at the front door fail
ed to gain response. Mrs Bass con-
tended that her life had been made
miserable by the visits of people from
all sections and climes who were
prompted by no other motive than Gu
riosity. Mrs. Smith maintained that
she was prompted by spirit of char
ity, gaining the impression from the
book that Mrs. Wigs" was in need
of assistance. The case was adjourn
ed until next Friday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
MlDDLEBURY LOCAL NEWS

A. j. Blackmer was in Bristol Tues
day.
Mrs. j. w. Lawrence and Miss Julia
Barry We're in Burlington Sunday.
Lewis Severy, of Brandon, is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Walter Bump, on
| Franklin street
f. c. Brown has gone to St. Louis and
intends to engage in some sort of bust
ness during the fair.
Mortimer Drake, of Ticonderoga, N.
y, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. O. II.
Cushman during the week.
Miss Lewis, of Burlington, has entered
the employ of the New England Tele-
phone company as operator.
Mrs. Newton of Bristol, visited Miss
Jennie Grow and Mrs. Ezra Brainerd at
their homes on Seminary street re-
Gently
There will be "A wrestling match and
athletic tournament at the town hall
Saturday night between Capt. Duncan
c. Ross and Sanford Cook, of New
York
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter LaCroix, who have
been living with their hrother-in-law, p.
Liberty, for the past two months, have
secured house on South Pleasant street
and are now in their new home.
Notwithstanding the weather, the
College Glee club had good audience
Wednesday evening and their good
work was thoroughly appreciated. Par
ticularly pleasing to the audience was
Mr.. Holmes. the reader, and Mr.. Cald-
well, in his songs and humorous hits.
There was pleasant dance after the
entertainment.
A reception was rendered Rev and
Mrs. w. II. Washburn at the Methodist
church parlOr5 Tuesday evening that
was largely attended and very much en-
ioyed 10y all There was fine music reci-
tations, a reading by Miss Maud Smith,
and dainty refreshments were served.
The welcome extended the new pastor
and family was hearty and sincere and
very evidently appreciated. He spoke
last Sunday for the first time and made
a very favorable impression.
The maple sugar social, which took
place at the Catholic club house on the
evening of Monday, the 25th. turned out
to be a much more elaborate affair than
was at first expected. A very large
crowd attended and apparently did full
justice TO the sweets-and sours-pro-
vided by the ladies. The spacious par
lors of the Catholic club house were
taxed to their utmost capacity. The
early part of the evening was devoted to
the ''sugaring-oH" part of the program.
after which progressive whist was started
i'll the parlors, with the result that James
Dumas won the head prize, clock, and
William Mccoy earned the ''consterna-
tion" priZe-not a clock. The male
quartette sang very acceptably, and
vocal and instrumental solos were inter-
spersed through the evening, earning
much favorable comment. 1t is evident
that, with the musical and dramatic
talent possessed by the young people,
combined with time and patience, Won
ders could be worked. The wish was
often expressed that they could have
many more such occasions, as much for
the social as for the financial benefit A
neat sum was added to the fund for the
benefit of the new st. Mary's church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
Rear End Collision at Elizabeth.

ELIZABETH, n. j., April 21.-One
man was killed and several persons
were slightly injured in a rear end col
lision on the Pennsylvania railroad
here when the Long Branch express
train crashed into the Washington ex-
press just west of the Elizabeth sta
ton. David Let's of Point Pleasant,
n. j., the fireman on the rear train.
jumped to save himself, struck on a
picket fence and was killed. The eng.-
neer on the same train remained Mt his
post and was not injured 1t was said
the brakes refused to work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
BRIDGE.
G. H. Sprigg is about the same.

G. H. Sprigg is about the same.
Mrs. Nellie Moody is still improving.
Mrs. H. A. Boies is ill with stomach
trouble.
Mrs. Sallie Boies is quite feeble from a
severe cold.
Mrs. A. d. Hayward has been very
i'll with the cold.
Lew Drollett is making some additions
to his out buildings.
Shaw Bros. are having quite a sale of
agricultural implements.
Mrs. G.. E. Child goes on Thursday to
Burlington for few weeks stay.
Weekly prayer and conference gather
ing this Friday evening to which all are
invited.
AT the lumber mill the making of
shingles will be the next in order. Quite
large lot is on hand. Mr.. Jimmo will
assist.
At Ledge Side only SOC chickens have
put in an appearance as yet but there
are more to follow, 1900 to 400 eggs
have been sold for setting and many
orders are not filed The result of an
ad. in the Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
WEST SALISBURY.

Mrs. Matte Leland spent Tuesday in
NIiddlebury.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Doud were guests
in town over Sunday.
F. G.. Dyer has been building on an
addition to his store to be used as a store
house.
Mrs. T. NJ Doud was a guest of Mrs.
Fred Kent and Mrs. S. p. Leland
Sunday.
Mrs. j. E. Dyer and Harold recently
visited in Rutland guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tennyson Doud.
There were so calves shipped from this
station Monday, A cents per pound was
the price paid.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Doud of Rutland
have been recent guests of their parents,
NJ. Nj. Doud and Mrs. +. NJ. Jones.
The May flowers are again in bloom
and there are many who enjoy them
selves each day gathering them
Miss Olive Manly of Melrose, Mass.
and Emery Manley of Rutland have been
on visit to their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Manley.
Married Arpil 23rd 1904, by F. L.
Hamilton, Justice of the Peace, Oscar
w. Benson of Salisbury and Luretta
Bean of Ripton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
M atthew Fox Killed.

Matthew Fox, who lives on the Rut-
land road, in Pittsford, was thrown from
his carriage while returning from church
about II o'clock Wednesday morning and
died from his injuries shortly after 70
o'clock yesterday.
The horse which Mr.. Fox was driving
became frightened at gasolene engine
at the house of George Bates and ran into
carriage occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Gagnon and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox and Mrs Gagnon and
son were thrown out, but none of them
except MIR. Fox were seriously injured.
Mr.. Fox was Immediately picked up
and carried to his home, where he died
of internal injuries. He was about 70
years of age. Besides his wife he leaves
seven children.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
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