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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13
SOME SHORT STORIES
OF LOCAL INTEREST
Everyday Chapters From the Note.
book of the Busy Reporter.

Sheriff and Tax Collector T. c. Gar
rett publishes in this issue Of THE CON-
MoNwEALTH the list of lands delinquent
for taxes. tits the smallest list ever
before printed in Lenorc County, de-
monstrating in a Substantial manner
the prosperity that prevails among all
classes of our people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The l4zoa Valley Telephone Com
panty has an interesting card in to-days
paper. Manager Cunningham is giving
the people of Grecpwoed 4 line tole-
phone service and his company we'll de-
sen.eS Ehq splendid support which it is
receiving at the hands of the people of
Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

We understand Dr, ], William Jones,
of Virginia, Chaplain General Of thc
UHited Confederate Veterans, is cXpcc-
ted to preach at the Baptist church
next Sunday. morning and night. Dr..
Jones has preached here before, greatly
to the delight of oar people and they
will be glad to hear him again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The popular and progressive tewciry
store of A. Weller q 90, has several
very attractive announcements in this
issue Of the paper, which are we'll worth
reading. Mr. Weller has the handsom-
est iewelry store in the State, He Is a
liberal and progressive citizen and de-
serves the splendid patronage his store
is receiving at the hands Of an appre-
ciatlye public.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

In the usually quiet little village o
Doddyille, just over the line in Suntiow
er County, close beside negro church
Just across the road from the scene OF
the crime, thousand or more enraged
citizens gathered on last Sunday even
ing to avenge the murder of Mr.. East
land.
Early Sunday morning the noNs reach
ed Doddville that the murderers had
hoen captured and that they were then
on their way to the scene of the crime
1t had already been announced that the
negroes were to be barned at the stake.
hence the news spread rapidly that the
event was to take place. BY Sunday at
noon the crowd had swefled well up
into the hnndreds, At three o'clock in
the evening 1t is estimated that not
less than thousand people were pres
ent. The mob went about its work in
an orderly manner. Several wagon
loads of inflammabIe wood had been
prepared and roaring fire was soon
kindled. Holheg$ and the woman were
dragged 10 che scene. Several citizens
whypp realized the cnorlnity of the otrense
which was about to be c0mmittS
mounted stump and trieli TO dissG r
the mob from its purpose, but the/X
OF the ORATORS were drowned T.
slenzfed cries Of the spectators
Burn them" Burn themF
that could be heard
The leaders of the mob ayxu.s,uu y
consultation. 1t Was decided s..
woman he burned first. She VI
ii she desired to pray to which s..
piled that she had already been pragiDr.,
She was then bound in chains AVID east
into the flames. She tugQed at the
chains for 4 few seconds then swooned |
1t was all over yrieh her.
Bruised and battered almost bevond
recognition; bleeding from II hundred |
tortues, with ears shorn from his head: |
with palsied limbs and fngcrless hands |
more dead than aliye-John H0lbert
was thea lead to his doom. A chain was
placed around his body, at either end of
which was two strong negroes, who
knew that a failure to obey the instruc--
tions OF the mob meant death. Passing
two on either side of the fire, they
dragged tho murderer into the flames
and tried to hold him. Several times ho
in getting clear of the blaze,
but each time he was dragged back. At
first he shrickea pitifully, but his
throat was soon parchcd by the flames
md he only struggled and writhed 1t
was a scene such as man wants to wit
ness only once in lifetime.
There was nothing left but the charred 4
remains when the crowd dispersed.
The Capture.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The i. r. Austin Dry Goods Co. i
making extensive preparations to 81
ply It's patrons for the approach
spring season. Mr.. r. r. Austin is no
in the markets Of the East. where
will purchase large stock Of the mos
stylish and seryicablc merchandise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The murder Of Mr.. Eastland occurred
ou Wednesday morning Of last week soon
after which Holbert and his paramour
fed the scene OF their crime. A posse
OF citizens was at once organized, blood
hounds were secured from the State
farm in Sunhower County, and the chase
began. Hundreds OF cities joined in
pursuit OF the desperadoss When one
pack Of hounds would tire OF the hunt
other dogs v ere secured to take their
places. Two brothers Of the dead plan
ter led the posse, forgetting rest and
sleep all else save the spirit Of tho la
mented dead which cried for vengeaee.
The reward was increased from day TO
day until the capture. The chase led
across two counties, through dense
swamps and canebrakes, across seepy
marshes, through rain and mud and the
bitter cold of three long and dreary
nights.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

of Holbcrt, and accompanied them to
| O'Neals.
The two Eastland brothers aftcrward
arrived, and Mr. W. c. Eastlaud wrote a
check for 81 200 which he turned over
to Messrs. Lavender and O'Neal. The
two negroes were then securely bound
and dumped into wagon in which were
a number of blood hounds, tired out by
the prolonged chase. and the crowd
moved of toward ltta Bcna. From Itts
Bcna the negroes were carried to Dodds-
willie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The Business College at Grenada re-
eeiEed four applications last week to
fill positions they could rot fill on ac-
eouft OF their graduates having employ
ricdt. The school guarantees positions
and fulfill its agreements because
ITS pupils are thorough when com
pleted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

During the three days in which the
mob of armed men was engaged in scour-
ing the country for Holbcrt and the wo-
man, who clung to him with flcndish 10y
atty, three innocent negroes are known
to have been killed. In the vicinity Of
Doddsville woman was shot bys gun
which was accidentally discharged. The
other two were killed by posse in the
vicinity of Belzoni. They were working
in field when armed men approached,
and, fearing that harm might come to
them, broke to run, when they were
fired upon and killed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

Mr.. f. Il. Austin is now in the East
buying our new spring stock, which win
be the largest and best selected assort-
ment of desirable merchandise ever
brought to Greenwood.
r. r. AUSTIN Dgy GOODS Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

Grenada Business College covers her
past with gold. Every graduate they
turn ont are as bright as shining
pearl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

For RENT- Nicely furnished room.
For particulars address combination
box 50, Greenwood, hIiss. fe-13-tf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13
ii0ibert's Possessions.

On tho person OF Holbcrt, in addition
to tho gun and pistol before mentioned.
fearch revealed a gold watch and $2s5
in money. His parrmour carried two
razors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13
FIRST DETAILED REPORT
OF THE, HORRIBLE AFFAIR
The Commonwealth today con
talns the first detailed account
of the capture and burning of
John HOlbert and wife at D0dds-
Vile last Sunday evening.

which the two men paid $50 each to
Luther Lloyd, the sixteen-year-oId boy
VINO located the negroes.
To a reporter of THR COMMONWEALTH
Mr.. Lavender related the details of the
capture with becoming nodesty. He is
clerk in the store of Clark Bros. at
Brent. Ny 0'Neal Is the manager of
the ScH cert plantation, and hap
penedF in the store late Saturday
cvor n Luther LLOYD came in and
" suspicious negroes which he
IA the woods a short distance
boy said that both of them
~ nd suggested that they might
M devilment. Lavender armed
ith 3S-calibre Smith & Wes-
~ ier and O'Neal secured Win
n iile and the boy went with
n ~ he spot where he had seen the
y Holbert and his paramour
lg down when approached, and
effort to escape. Mr.. Lavender
sa'sspsrssr 4at he was satisfied as soon as he
cd at the suspects that there was
no mistake as to their identity. The
woman was in masculine attRc. Holbert
evidently regarded them as bird-hunters,
perpaps because Of the presence OF the
boy, His Winchester was lying on the
ground beside him and he made no re-
sistance when O'Neal picked it up. A
y conversation with the negroes con-
WINGED them that there was no mistake
MS to their identity. Mention was made
OF Doddsyille, when Holberts suspicious
were aroused, and he started to run.
The arrest followed.
fhey started toward the store with
the negroes when llolbert COM
planned that he had left his oyercoat.
They returned with him to the spot
where the capture had taken place and
secured the coat, which Holbert rolled
up and carried under his arm. After
going some distance a revolver was dis
covered protruding from the overcoat. |
He was disarmcd and the two were car
ried to the residence of O'Neal where
they were guarded during the night. |
lloheft during tho night made an at
tempt to escape, when Lavender shot |
him twice, one ball penetrating the hip
and the other taking effect just above
The ankle Lavender says that his pis-
toi hung in his pocket and that Holbcrt
could easily have taken the weapon
from him.
In the mean time the mob was scattered ,
about in the vicinity in squads looking
for The desperadoes. Eight men went
10 Mr.. Ernest Clark and made inquiry
about the negroes. Ia lieu Of promise
that no harm should befall the prisoners
in that vicinity, Mr.. Clark finally CON
iided to the scarchers the whereabouts
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13
Garden See 4.

Ten packages, 35 cent 8, at g. L. Gil
iespie q Cos. fe13-tf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The iinest line Of perfunaery in Etown
ct Rainos' drug store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13
JOHN HOLBERT AND Wife
A
ARE BURNED AT THE STAKE

Bruised Battered
Hundred Tortures; With
Limbs and Fngerless Hands More Dead Alive
They Led o Their DOOM
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

The advertisement of j. b. Pace in
another column is worthy Of your care
full attention
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

DO YOUR ADVERTISING NOV, AND
MAKE SURE or RESULTS ny PUTTING
TIN THE COMMONWEALTH
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-13

COSTS NO MORE THAN THE OTHER
KIND. THAT'S WHAT YOU GET
At THE COMMONWEALTH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
After Hot Debate Fight Was Car
ried From Committee 10
Convention.
EDITOR LOSES TWO STATES
Wisconsin and Montana Give
Hearst Adherents Severe
Drubbing and He
Loses Out.

Santa Cruz. Cal. May i7,--isy ma
jority OF 10 votes the democratic state
convention tonight instructed the dele
cation to the national convention at 50.
Louis to vote for Congressman w. II,
Hearst for president. The vote stood:
For instruction. ss5; against. sas.
The day has been consumed In at
tempting to effect a permanent organi-
zation. drafting resolutions. oratory and
clearing the decks for a vote.
The real contest OF the convention
commenced at the beginning OF the aft
rnoon session when a sub committee OF
Ave. TO whom had been referred the
resolutions regarding the instructions
and non.Instructlons Of the national
delegates, made their report TO the
general committee. A majority Of the
committee disregarded the revolutions
calling for instructions and favored
those calling for non-instruction. A
long and heated debate followed. re-
sulting In the adoption Of the resolu-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
ELooUENcE IN OHIO.
Republican Convention Opens in Blaze
Of oratory.

Republican Convention Opens in Blaze
Of oratory.
Columbus, o., May 1.-THE feature
OF the republican state convention came
after the business Of temporary organ
ization had been completed.
After the routine business was dis
posed Of the Foraker men got the first
call and the senior senator made a
rousing speech. The Dick men after
ward got up a counter demonstration
and the Junior senator also made a
speech.
As Governor Herrick had made the
keynote speech as temporary chairman.
the Foraker men insisted on getting
their favorite to the platform but the
rivalry was shut out by adjournment.
The temporary organization was
made permanent, so Governor Herrick
continues as presiding officer. 1t is set
tied that Herrick, Foraker, Dick and
Cox will be the delegates at large.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
Thirty-eight Ballots Have Been
Taken and the End Not yet
in Sight.
SHERMAN THROWS TO DENEEH
Will Give Him Until Noon To.
morrow 20 Gather Strength
They Try to Sfam-
pede.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1.-Two breaks
in the voting In the Illinois republicans
convention today. one for Frank Low
den and one in the interest Of Charles
$. Deneen, failed to break the deadlock
and the convention took recess Nnfig
tomorrow. The first break came dur
ing the morning session. when Yates
votes in Kane and White counties were
thrown to Lowden. After voting for
the latter for two ballots, the delegates
returned to Yates, declaring 1t was
useless to remain longer Tonight
Sherman threw has entire strength to
Deneen and his delegates voted with the
latter for two ballots.
Sherman's men will vote for Deneen
tomorrow to Yates, declaring It was
to develop his full strength. The Yates
men are standing firm tonight
The ssth ballot, taken Just before the
convention adjourned tonight, resulted:
Yates. 400; Lowden. 1884; Deneen.
411h; Hamlin. 11s; warner. 81; Sher-
man. 2; Pierce, rs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
zAssALlTcH IS DEPosED.
Relieved of Command Of Second 81
berian Army Division.

ST. Petersburg. May l7.--The an
nouncement was made tonight that
General zazzalitch has been relieved of
the command OF the second Siberian
army division and General Count Kel-
lar. former governor OF Ekaterinoslav.
has been appointed TO succeed him.
Since the battle OF Yalu 1t has been
predicted that Zassalltch would not long
retain his command. but there has been
no disposition to act hastily. The
emperor's advisors could not forget
that while zasslitch did not carry out
the plant Of operations he had dis
played stubborn resistance which
showed to the world that the Russians
had not lost the courageous spirit Of
past generations.
What viii become of Zassalitch can
not be learned tonight, but It is en-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
JAPs ARE MASTERS.
Lao Tuns and Southern PeninsuIas
Are in Their Hands.

Lao Tung and Southern PeninsuIas
Are in Their Hands.
st. Petersburg, May iS.--(2. a. m.)---
Adyices received BY the general staff
show that the Japanese are practically
masters OF all the southern and Lao
Tung peninsula. save Port Arthur and
the territory commanded by It's guns.
This result. so promptly brought about,
is due to the failure Of the Russians
to make opposition OF any consequence
to the Japanese advance.
A member OF the general stan said
to the Associated Press that the re-
moyal Of the guns from the fortifica-
tions erected at Kinchau and the de-
struction Of Port Dalny were primarily
for the purpose Of concentrating the en-
tire Russian force at Port Arthur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
kAIcHAu sILENcED.
Japanese Flsst Attacked Shore De.
fensss Today.

fsnsss Today.
London. May 17.-The correspondent
at Shan Hal Kwan Of the Chronicle
says the Japanese troops landed at Kali
chau both Sunday and Monday. meeting
with small opposition.
The Telegraph's Niuchwang carre-
spondent cables:
"The Japanese with a large feet of
transports and warships appeared at
Kai Chau Monday and opened terrific
bombardment against the shore de-
fenses, which were silenced by o'clock
in the afternoon. the Russians retreat
ing to Hashi Chao. The Japanese troops
landed and are today advancing rapid
ly, outhanking Tashi Chao and Niu-
Chwang."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
BASEBALL SCORES.
Pacific Coast.

Pacific Coast.
At oakland-Los Angeles 4. oak
land 8.
AT Tacoma-Seattle 7, Tacoma 5.
Pacific National.
At Spokane-Butte 5, Spokane s.
At Boise-S Salt Lake 10, Boise. 16,
American.
At Phlladelphia--St. Louis 8, Phila-
delphia 0.
At New York-Detroit /, New York s.
At Chicago .. Wash
ington 5.
At Boston, Cleveland 3, Boston 1.
National.
At Pittsburg York Z. Pitts
burg 0.
At Chicago-Brooklyn 3. Chicago 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
No DRINKS IN CANAL STRIP.
Attempt to Make the Zone Prohibition
Territory.

washington. May 17.--various tenn
perance organizations have begun a
campaign to make the Panama Canal
zone prohibition territory. Admiral
Walker. the chairman of the commits
sion, asked concerning the feasibility OF
prohibiting the sale Of liquor by con-
gressonal committee. said that such a
course would be absurd for the reason
that it would be impossible to enforce
the regulation. Drinking on the strip
is not considerable. While people use
light wines and beer almost universal
ly. there is comparatively little drunk
enness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
iNDoRsE ROOSEVELT.

California Republican conventioa
Favors National Administration.
Sacramento, May 1.-THE republican
state convention win assemble here to-
morrow and the gathering promises to
be both harmonious and enthusiastic.
Nearly all the district delegations have
been directed to vote in favor of ana
indorsing the present national admin
istration. and to instruct delegates for
Roosevelt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18

assumed the management OF the Port
land baseball team. although not Of It's
financial affairs It Is understood to be
the plan 70 have Fred Ely resign as
manager, following which the presl-
dent will appoint Dugdale. Ben Ely
will, 1t is believed. retain his interest
In the club and continue as president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
IDAHO ENDORSES TEDDY.
Republican Convention in That State
Will Bs Tame Affair.

Pocatello. Idaho, May 1.-THE city
is rapidly filling with delegates 10 the
republican state convention. which Will
meet here tomorrow afternoon. Con-
gressman French will probably be
temporary chairman. There Is no par
tIcular contest. Delegates win be elect
ed by judicial districts and in four
districts there win be no contest. Dele
gates will be elected az follows:
First district, Senator Hepburn;
Third district, W. u. Borah, Boise;
Fourth district, r. n. GoodIng; Fifth
district. d. w. stanrod.
The convention will indorse Roosevelt
by a unanimous vote.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
MONTANA SLAMS HEARST.
Adopts Platform Calling for Unir.
struetsd Delegation.

struetsd Delegation.
Great Falls Mont, May Senators
W. A. Clark and Paris Gibson and
Governor J. X. Toole were unanimously
chosen tonight as three OF Montana's
six delegates TO the national convention
at 81. Louis by the state democratic
convention. and the delegates at the
hour Of midnight were still busIly de-
batting the selection OF three more. The
effort Of the Hearst followers TO secure
his Endorsement from the convention
met with defeat. the platform adopted
calling for an. uninstructed delegation.
Harry Galway Of Butte. w. q. Con-
rad. Great. Falls and Martin Maginnis
Of Helena were elected as the three re-
maining delegates to the national con-
vention at ST. Louis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
Replaced By Count Kellar, Who Is a
Younger Man and More Active Soldier
--Zassalitch Will Not BE Disgraced.
Japs Hold Southern and Lao Tung PennsuaKuopatkn Con
firms Landing Of japanese Troops In Message to Emperor.-
General Miles Voices Opinion That War VIII Be Long
and Desperate and involve Other Nations.

phaticaliy stated that there Is no In
tention to disgrace him.
General Keller recently resigned the
governorship OF Ekaternoslav in order
TO go TO the front. He Is soldier
rather than an administrator and is
younger than zassaIitch. being only IS
years old. He participated in the Turk
ish war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18

st. Louis, May 17.--GensraI Nelson
A. Miles, who 10 here attending the
good road convention, expressed the be-
lief today that the Russo.Japanese war
will eventually involve other nations.
~ believe the war will be long and
desperate one" said the general.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
LANDING is CONFIRMED.

General kuropatkin Wires Emperor to
That Effect.
st. ePtersburg, May 17.-The follow
ing telegram from General Kuropatkin
to the emperor, dated May 1s, has been
given out here:
Toward noon II steamers ap-
preached Siung Yuocheng and opened
fire upon the town while FIVE vessels
the shore. At 1880 p. m.
three large steamers appeared Off the
cape and at $3.50 D. m. the enemy landed
at Huang Tsia Tung. and commenced
to march In the direction Of Kai Ping"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Weather Has Been Cool, But Crops
Are Promising.

W0Nkt1Vt TIE @0SE ~VVI3 bUt 0FVp3
Are Promising.
Washington, May 1.-THE weekly
crop bulletin published by the weather
bureau says:
The week has been too cool on the
north Pacific coast, but the crop is in
promising condition. and while fair
crop is indicated in California. the out
look in most states is not as good as
during earlier weeks. In Washington
spring wheat has suffered from the
cold. but the outlook in Oregon is more
favorable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
HEARST LOSES WISCONSIN.
Congressman slsmed Down Hard by
Adherents Of Wall.

Milwaukee, wis, May i7.-The sup
porters of Edward G. Wall defeated
the adherents Of w. r. Hearst In the
democratic state convention today. the
resolution instructIng the wisconsin
delegates to the national convention for
Wall being adopted by a viva voco vote.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18

tlon commendatory to Hearst, but un-
favorable to binding the delegation.
The Hearst forces then carried the
fight into the convention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-18
TO BRACE THE BROWNS.
DusdaIe Will Assume Management of
Portland Team.

Portland, May 17.-It is reasonably
cetrain that by the end Of the week
d. q. Dugdale Of Seattle win have
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-06
TO MAINTAIN A PAID LOBBY.
Prohibitionists VIII Try Tricks of
the Liquor Men.

Rev +. NJ. Sweet, who was elected
secretary and field organizer in the
prohibition movement In Indian Ter
ritory at South McAlester last Wed.
nesday, has resigned the pastorate OF
ST. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church
Of Muskogee and will devote his time
10 his new work.
The prohibition organization viii
pay him 1880 a year and will give
him expense money for trips he may
make in the interest Of the organiza-
tion. A part Of his duties will be TO
head delegations TO Washington TO
lobby for a prohibition clause in the
new statehood bill.
The Prohlbitionistsh have noted that
the brewers and saloon men are not
afraid to spend money to secure the
open saloon in the Territory, and
hence they are preparing to meet them
on their own ground.