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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-14

Especial to News and Observer |
Salisbury, n. c., Aug. 1o.-Georee
IlaII, Of Montgomery county, charged
with being one of the leaders in the
.tuching here Monday night, was tried
Iu Rowan Superior Court here today
.Ha sentenced to fifteen years in prls-
,H, the maximum Of the law.
This was the first case against the
Rowan lynchers. The trial was a
greedy one, and it is is the first in
l@nce in the history of the State,
"hcn a prisoner charged with aiding
iu a lynchfng was convicted, and is
considered a distinct victory for the
court and the law.
When court opened his morning it
Was rumOred that the special term as
u}drred by Governor Glenn July II
@or the trial Of the Lyerly murderrs.
Nla illegal, it being alleged that when
aot in the State. Governor Glenn.
being in Salisbury today, was at once
summoned into court at the instance
CT Congressman kluttz, of counsel for
D~,lendant Hail
The Governor took the usual oarn
Of a witness and testified that at the
time the commission was issued ne
WIS in atlantic City, but that the or
der vas regularly signed by his prI-
waite secretary Ia Raleigh, who affixed
the seal of state.
Motion for a new trial was made by
the defense, but was O~Verru.@d
by Judge Long and the trial proceed
Tried. Convicted Sentenced.
The selection of Il jury required but
an hour. wnen was begun the intro
,t,,otfp,, OF ax{lnnna AGAINST Hall VINO
was ably represented by congressman
kIuttz. Walter Murphy and Solicitor
Hammer. Burton Craig and T.. G.
Lynn, of this city, represented tfe
state. A large number Of Witness'5
iGentifed Hall as one of the leaders
Of he lvnchcrs, testifying that he at
tackled the Jail with a sledge hammer
assisted in battering down the doors
and effecting an entrance where ne
was at once arrested, but later released
by officers
elusive i'm all respects, Hall himself
having confessed to the attack upon
The Jail, though pleading not guilty
to the charge Of murder. .
The State rested and the case vent
to the jury without argument. judge
Long charged the jury briefly, call.
ing attention to the Nervousness OF
the crime, that the prisoner could
hardly nave the influence to lead the
mob and not assist in tieing the knot
Twenty minutes after the Jury r.
tired = verdict was rendered and the
sentence passed.
Counsel for the prisoner gave no
tice of an appeal to the supreme
Court on the ground that the oIdeI
for the call for the present term u
court was irregular.
The evidence introduced today m
dicates that the mob of lynchers was
composed of men from various couh-
ties other thar Rowan
About twenty-five addltlonal c"2eS1
are ia follow. John Cauble ana
Henry Goodman, of this place ar
rested yesterday on the charge OF
aiding the lynchers, We're TO-DAY re-
Ielsed under u bond of $500 eacll
Two military companies sui Sudlu
The jail in which the other lyhcliolS
are incarCerated.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Washington, Feb. c5. Official news
received regarding the dry dock Dew
sysy reached the navy department
yesterday in the following cablegram
from Commander HosIey, command
ing the Glacier:
~. 8. s. Glacier, at sea, per U. s.
8. Potomac, Las Palmas, Canariss.
Bureau of Navigation, Washington:
latitude 20 degrees, so minutes, north
longitude q degrees, 40 minutes, west,
on Feb. IL. Will coal ct Grand Ca
nary, Canary IAands. Encountered
very bad weather latter part OF voy-
age. Dock adrift twice. Have been
proceeding cautiously.
1.-THE Brutus' towing machinery
damaged. There Is great necessity for
extra part of engine"
The projected cruiser Tacoma will
be ordered from Naples 70 the Ca
nariss TO carry 10 Commander Hosley
the additional parts Of the engine Of
the Brutus, Of which be said in his
dispatch there i great need.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03
HocH's TROUBLES
STILL UNKuDKD.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Ths body of
johann Hoch lies in the county nor;
gus 1t Dunning, while the undertaker4
who had agreed to inter the corpse at'
his own expense and the two clergy
men who were on the scaffold when
Hoch was hanged vainly try to 6nd
a burial place.
The authorities of Walhcim eeme-
terry refused to allow Hoch to be bu-
ried there, as did the officials Of For
est Home cemetery, and those Of St
Lucas cemetery.
Today cemetery after cemetery
was asked by telephone to permit the
burial Of Hoch, but all Of them refus-
ed, saying that TIE owners Of ths
cemetery lots objested to the inter.
ment of murderers.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03
The People Of Bicnvilie Parish Gould
Not be Controlled When Little Sa-
rah Grant Was Assaulted. Coleman
to Hang Thursday.

Shreveport. La. Feb. 25.-Will
Page, the negro who attempted an as
sault on little orphan school girl,
aged II yrsrs. named Sarah Cant,
was lynched by 500 men a, the scene
of the crime Saturday afternoon. Fol-
lowing 50 closely upon the murder and
subsequent assault by negro Of Mar
garet Lear. aged II years. in Shrcve-
port. the people Of Rienvillc parish
could not be controlled or subducd.
The word reached the authorities
here tha, an attempt was TO be made
10 lynch Page. the perpetrator Of tho
second crime. and company Of SOL
dicrs dispatched TO the pre,c,ion OF
the negro. Learning Of the approach
OF the soldiers apge war quickly shot
20 pieces aud his body burned. Be-
fore he was killed Page confessed to
the crime.
Shreveport. La, Feb. 25.--The 'riAl
Of Charles Coleman who murdered
and then assaulted Miss Margaret
Lear last Monday was had yesterday
and after being out three minutes
the jury brought in verdict Of
guilty. He was sentenced TO be hang
ed and the time for execution set for
next Thursday. The Jail will he
guarded until the black brute is
swung into hell
The citizens are at fever heat and
an attempt to rush the guards and Sc
cure the prisoner would b. no sur
prise.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Washington, Feb. IA cable
gram was received At ths STATE d.
'partment today from Minister Rock
hill, At Peking, referring to some
routine matters of business not touch
ing upon the state Of affairs in China
This Il regarded At the department -
significant in = negative way, because
February oath, was the date men
tened ~ some Of the leading Chinese
h this country a that appointed for
on anti-{oreign uprising in China
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

jury Finds Him Guilty and FIXES
Punishment; at Six Months in Work
house and $50 Prisoner Made No
Denial

punishment At SIX Mor'Es N Word-
house and $50 Prisoner Made No
Denial
ST. Louis, Feb. 25.-A jury IN the
court OF criminal correction Saturday
imposed a Gne OF $50 upon Edward
Wiikinsoa, a negro barber, and SEN
lcnccd him 10 six months in the work
house for huseiug and kissing Miss
Annie Schneider. Of No. SIG orcgon
avenue, pretty young white woman
WHO Is employed al Laurhhn's Cafe
Seventh and Locust streets.
Miss Schneider told OF an exciting
experience which she had with the ne
gro, in which be forced bis attentions
upon her and demanded that she meet
hsm aud take innch with him a.
downtown restaurant. The assault,
was made on Miss Schneider on tho
morning Of December 21lh. while sac
was on her way home from work.
The young woman appeared in cour.
icatly a,tircd, and was a cool, convin-
eing witness. She was accompanied
by several friends and relatives, bu.
introduced only few witnesses to
bear out statements she made relative
TO her whereabouts beforc the attack
on her by Wilkinson. Among them
was her employer, Nicholas i.anghin.
who testified to her good character
and hours of work.
Wilkinson is 81 years old. He was
charged with assault IN two counts.
He is a light mulatto and a stylish
dresser. lie ia said TO be a leader
among the fashionab,ss in negro cir
clcs. He was defended by attorney
John p. l.eahy, bat he did not testify
in his own behalf.
Miss Schneider said she left the
restaurant at o clock on the morning
OF the attack. II was her intention
to sake a Broadway car home, but It
had just passed, and. "a friend was
going to take Spring avenue car,
she did likewise and transferred to =
Jefferson avenue car.
She alighted at Chippewa street,
Miss Schneider testified, and walked
west. When between California and
Oregon avenues she said Wilkinson
came from behind and grabbed her
around the waist. She did not scream
she said, because she was afraid Will
kinson would injure her. Still hold.
ling TO her Wilkinson said;
"You are nice looking girl ans
I'd like to meet you.'
She replied, al don't meet people
and especially your kind"
just before they reached the fror
, gate At her home Miss Schneider "a!
{ Wilkinxon kissed her several tims
She broke away from him and ran in
u her home.
Miss Schneider snys she WAS
= badly frightened to report the mai
= 70 her mother, and added that shs d
= not want to frighten her parents. T
= next morning she reported the incide
Q 10 Sergeant Connolly and went to W
kinson's home and positively idsn'
6sd him ~ hsr asssilant.
Wilkinson did not testify. Hs .
fsrsd his brother, William Wilkinsl
- . witnsss. His brother testified thI
Edward had attended . dance u Ii
Pythisn Hall, No. 1921 Pine stree
the night Of the incident and left th
hall with a negress, and that h
thought his brother took her home
Mildred Beams testified that he accom-
panied her bone, that they reaches
there shortly after ] O'Clock and tha
wilkinson departed for bis home.
Wilkinson was prosecuted by Pros
ecuting Attorney J. D. Dalton, JUS
tice OF the Peace Anthony OTIallor
s, .rJ Jor~v E.rsf,uv
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Manila, Feb. 25.-Active prepara-
tions continue here for . possible
emergency in China. Major General
Leonard Wood has postponed his con-
templsted trip TO Mindanao.
A list has been circulated among the
packers and teamsters Of this city, ~
questing the names Of those who aro
wiling 70 enlist for service in China.
The necessary outfits will be present
ed to than.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03
Senator fillmaa Has Charge of IL
Rata Blu Nov.

Washington, Feb. 25--Compliea-
tions surrounding the railroad rate
bill fight will necessitate 4 conference
Of Republican leaders which probably
will be held Monday. 1t is believed
that the joint statehood bin, which Is
now the regular order Of business,
viii be displaced By the rate bill, a.
though strong feeling exist that the
measure arranging the Philippine tar
il bill will be given esriy action.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Berlin, Fcb. 25.--Prcparations for
the celebration Of the tweniy-hfth an
niversary Of the wedding OF the em'
porer and empress have been COM
pleted. The festivities begin Tues
Hay when the royal couple will receive
foreign ambassadors, members OF the
nobility, etc. In the evening ths
wedding Of Prince Ethel Fritz and
Duchess Sophie Charlotte Oldsn-
burg will be held. At the request Of
the Kaiser al money intended Tor
presents by Germans will b. devoted
10 the establishment Of charitable in
stitutions in Germany. Ninety-six OF
these institutions will b. created 1t .
cost Of twenty-five million marks.
President Roosevelt has sent = hand
some gift while another greatly prissd
by tbs Kaiser comes froa the League
Of German vets-Nns Of North Anee.
iea.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Hcch waS advised
aeys vo-e making ere
In his behslf.
AZ II O'Clock DeY@is
;ers, accompanied by jailer
man. eniec "a Eoea'. ee'l. ,hc r
holding the death warrant, Which
they told him they had come TO read.
~ am ready to hear said Hcch.
sitting down on the bed. Deputy
Sheriff Peters then read the warrant,
the two notices of reprieye which
had been granted to Hoch and the
hnal decision Of the Supreme Court
in his ease. Throughout the reading
Hoch was unmovcd, and Deputy Sher-
III Peters a; the close said to him:
Mr.. Hoch. l wish 10 commend you
for the manner in which you have
conducted yourself, and also for the
preparation yon have made for the
hereafter. l hope God viii have mer-
cy on your soul.'
M Ioci smiled and said quiet
":
~ am great sinner in some
ways, but l am innocent of this mur-
DER
Then, turning to Jaiier Whitman,
he said:
"1 want all that is coming TO NJ
in the way Of time. If you try 70
take me before ! 80 will Aght.'
"It will do no good TO Asht,
Johann" replied Jailer Whitman
~ know that" said Hoeh, ''but l
want what is coming to me, and il
You to try to take me before 80 ! viii
fight. If you come at 100 l viii 20
quietly and you will have no trouble.
Hoch Hanged
Just at 1872 O'Clock Hoch stepped
upon the drop. His face was very
pale, but his manner was composed
and his courage unsurpassed. Tho
Rev. J. R. Burkland, who was recit-
ing the prayers for the dying man as the
procession approached the scaffold,
continued them while Hoch was be-
ing prepared for execution. He said
that he did not care to say any
thing on the scaffold, but while Dep
uty Sheriff Peters was pinning his
feet Hoch spoke to him ia low
voice.
DO you want to say scmethingf'
asked Deputy Sheriff Peters.
eyes" said IIoch.
The Rev. Burkland was still re.
citing the prayer. and Jailer Whit.
man motionei with his hand to 81
lenc him.
AS soon as the voice of the clergy
man had ceased, Hoch spoke up in 4
strong, clear tone, and, with pro
nounced German accent, said:
"Father, forgive them; they know
not what they do. l must die Al
innocent man, Good-by." +" .,,....
He bit Oh the last two words In
crisp, concisive fashion, and just .
soon as he had uttered them the droI
|
fell.
DR.. McNamara, the county physi
clan, was at Hoch's side the instan
be fell, and declared that death hsi
been instantaneous, the neck havini
been broken.
Hoch's marvellous physical strength
was shown by the fact that his pulls
continued to beat for ten minute'
after DR.. Mcnamara had declared hi
neck broken.
While the execution Of Hoch wa
in progress Attorney Maher was still
making desperate efforts to induc'
Judge Lands TO sign an appeal ans
grant Hoch's 3 supersedeas until hil
application for writ Of habeas cor
pus could be tested by the Suprem
Court. These efforts, however, wer
fruitless.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

LAs Palmas, Canaries, Feb. 25.-
The Dewey has arrived hsrs and Il
anchored.
The dry dock win remain here for
. fortnight for ovsrhauling and ~
pairn.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

The National Divorce Congress
Committee upon convening proceeded
to Z consideration of the report Of the
committee on resolutions and after
discussion adopted the following par
asraphs reported by the committee !:
"a decree should not be granted
unless the cause is shown by af!irma-
tive proof aside from any admis-
sion on the part Of the respondent.
"a final decree dissolving the mar
riage ties 90 completely - to permit
the marriage Of either party should
not become operative until the lapse
Of Z reasonable time after trial or
hearing upon the merits of the cause.
The Wisconsin, Illinois and California
rule Of one year is recommended.
Upon motion Of J. C. Richey Of
Chicago, the committee on resolu-
tions was directed to draft bill en-
bodying the principles laid down in
this resolution with a view to secur-
ing action by the state legislatures
which will crystalize them into Law.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

HAH1urAN No1 n 0oN1lol.
New Oriespa, La, ~. 81. T.
Harahan, ofthe Illinois Central, de-
nies that Harrimsn has oocarod can
trol Of The road aad 4pys that :
riman cd rSdh as msst Ai1n1 11H
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Spain's Ruler Doesn't Particularly
ow Tbis Countrv anv Cou1tneiea

on This County any CourtestsA.
New York, Feb. PA dispatch
from Madrid received hers today says
that King Alfonso had ordered Z we'd
aine present for Miss Roosevelt bat
that be countermanded the order, ov-
ing to the opposition Of his mothsr
and tie Spanish eabinst.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Two bills, designed TO prevent book
making at the Behring's race track,
were introduced. The bills prohibit
all gambling or betting anywhere in
the district. Under the present Law
betting is prevented within one mils
Of Washington and Georgetown. The
Bennings track has been permitted to
operate, ~ it lies beyond the one.
mile limit.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03
LODGES m PoLITICe.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-Th>
fraternal insurance societies OF this
state are alarmed 1t the proposed
investigation Of their business meth.
DDS by the next legislaturs. Meas.
ures are to be introduced, which II
adopted will cause radical changes
in the methods now pursued by the
fratcrnal insurance companies. 1t is
said that at q recent state meeting
Of one ofthe strongest frAtsrnAl insu-
rance societies in this section Of the
country the officers and other leading
members asked those prominent in
business or professional circles in
their respective localities to become
champions Of the cause Of fraternal
insurance at the next legislature.
An effort will be made 10 have men
friendly TO fraternal insurance elect
Cd in . number Of representative and
senatorial districts. An investiga-
ton tending to benefit the fraternal
beneficiary societies is courted, but
not legislation Of hostile character.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

General Davis elected q storm Of
applause when he suggested that the
government should bring back its sol
der dead from Mexico, - was done
With the men who died in the var
with Spain. As a result Of his re-
marks, the association will pass re-
solutionD to that end.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

"a ,Paeo Tens, Feb. 25.-Gensral
WiIll Shafter, who commanded
The tes troops in Cuba -
ina American war,
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Ceasul Dunning, At Milan, Italy, In
. ssport made public describes the e.
fortq Of The Hilaness Cotton Inter
suts = cultivate cotton.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

,oos - Zoo Zoo l.
u.,rs :, o,s cse "a ri.
i, ,{e1ss in ;rnor,,,;,ns -
.h;esv :, r.,,,s,s.',~S,., -.
,ra S,;sh., nan,..,.., - 49,.
;rrrs,s~ !, .,,,a,,a,;ons -. 80
, lv ~ arr;c,l.,w., ,r,.,.,,,s s,s -.
f..,rros Thn 49,, -. - !.
,.r,o, ;,,.r.a = 49, -
ne Of broadstuff> cxnorted in 1an,.
ary and December each amounting r.
over S26. .0Oo. .000.
Among the mid dshinme, in N.
! fourth class who have been founa de.
icien, in the m;5vea~ examination
and whose designations the Accidents
Bonrl at Aunapolis will recommend.
shall be accepted nv the navy ;s i
p. Kimbroueh of Tennessee who was
the victim of hazers n, the academy.
and the discovery of whose ,,;,r;cs
led 10 the present Investigation a, tbs
academy Tho raco,m.,5,,;o,o 80 ~.
Ac.demv Ro.rd h.s r,. 90, 49,. 80.
ceived At the dcn,rtmsn, And no a..
t;on will n. ,,kor J., ~. ..ss
Ror.r.r. w;,l .c,rnro ,ho ,.,a.
asf;ons NOT o,lr ~ K;uhu,u,,h,...~.
hut .,so that ~ .h. o,h.r u,;1sh;,>au
'-@ Va N"~ ~'">' '"'Ail'e'e"
: -N'N.'N
he Milanese Society for the cul-
nvatlon OF cotton In Erltra.' he
writes, "has concluded its first year
with loss of $lA.500, which is charg-
ed to agricultural losses and general
expenses: but the society is by no
means discouraged, and believes that
both for osality and QUANTITY OF pro.
duct it will eventually succeed GEN.
erously. Its capital il sl10.00O OF
jeot is to experiment with cotton grow
ing in its African COLONY with the
idea Of finding a solution Of the prob
lem how to comba, Americas lead
IN the cotton market. In other words
the company would supply the ltaI'
ian mills from Italian sources.
| A JOINT resolution introduced IN
the senate by Senator d"il'nger ha'
started rumor that the government
Is TO be called on TO ana In esab
! ed States to include the descendant
' OK the oldest families IN the countr,
me uail'nser resolution lns'rncts ~
' aHes'or OIL t"s census 70 pun.
; "a ~ ~, S:.':,: m - e. 'o.ns'S' ~ I. =
, n."vt 1,." s:,: .''"u. s.o ~ ~ -
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

I pOtta We're sl.ueo.tsoO. soi. TM
iRfe4se IN imporlations occur
chiefly in Manufacturers material,
and finished manufactures. while the
increase IN expectations occurs chief.
ly in agricultural products and manu-.
facturcs- The bulletin says there il
marked Increase in the evpor,atios
of breadstufs and provisions, the val.
ne Of broadsiuffs exported in jam.
airy and December each amounting to
over S26,0Oo.000.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Representative Mclean Of MissisS
ippi in the near future, will be re-
quested by the secretary Of the navy
to select midshipman for the Naval
Academy from the seventh congress-
ional district Of Mississippi. Mr.. Nc
Lean said he will select the young
man from his district by q competi-
tive examination TO be conducted BY
Prof. II. p. Todd, At Crystal Springs,
on Saturday, March 10, next.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Gambler; o., Feb. B.-
tArss Of ~ vietiRs, No
lives ia The frs Wild I'D
Kenyon COLLEGE hers hsvs =
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

In response to a letter from Col.
Lucien Soniat Of Jefferson parish,
Louisiana, Judge Davey called at the
post Office department to apply for a
better mail service for the citizens of
Jefferson residing between the city
limits of New Orleans and Kenner. A
similar applisAtion by Judgs Davqy
was unfavorabIy reported on BY IL
rural delivery inspectors several year.
ego, but Eirst Assistant Postmaster
Gsneral Hitchcock, to whom judge
Davsy talked this morning said be
would reopen the 49, and have an
other examination made. The adverse
report was based on TIE condition Of
the roads between New Orleans and
Ksnnsr, and while these conditions
are not changed, Judge Davey told
Mr.. Hitchcock that the population in
that section has increased to such an
extent that something ought to be
done to give them better mail SER
vice.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

Secretary Roots bill providing Ser
. reorganization Of TIE consular ~
viee win probably Be defeated in IL
house.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03
ADoPTES'
The House Lost No Time In Adopting
the Tillman Gillespie Resolution -
there Was not An Opposing Vote.

PRECEDED by debate which indie
ated not hesitancy. but rather rel
ish in taking action against alleged
railroad combinations. the house
agreed, without opposition. to the TIL
man-Gillcspie resolution. directing tie
Interstate Commerce Commission to
make an immediate inquiry and re-
port regarding the alleged restraints
Of trade on the part of certain rail-
roads in the handling Of coal and oil.
The resolution was not in the form
in which it passed the senate, and
will go back to that body for its Sec
ond action. The debate occupied
an hour and consisted Of . succession
Of speeches in denunciation Of alieg-
ed practices and an endorsement Of
the proposed investigation.
Mr.. Grosvenor Of Ohio characterized
Mr.. Grosvenor Of Ohio characterized
it - . rebuke to the recent "peurile
report which had been made by GER
tain railroad official" Mr.. Gillespie,
Of Texas, said that il half that he
had heard was true, the commercial
brigandagc of today put entirely in
the shade the hold-up man Of the
frontier days. Mr.. Townsend, Of
Michigan, who presented the resolu-
ton from the committee discussed
the conditions which in his opinion
made it necessary. The only note Of
apprehension was from Mr. Mann of
Illinois. who called attention to the
law which exempts from prosecution
persons who may testify in the in.
quiry. In this manner he said, the
guilty officials, if any such were
found, might be able to escape pun
ishment. 1t was explained that the
resolution in no way changed exist
ing law on this point, and the belief
was expressed that in making the in
quiry the committee would exercise
discretion in getting its information
from sources which would not exempt
possible guilty parties.
The new South-news., 1906-03-03

As soon - it was known that the
application for the writ Of hsbeas
corpus had been denied by Judge
Lands, preparations we're commenced
at the jail for the execution Of Hoch.
DR.: H. R. Davis, the county physi-
clan, hrst went to the prisouer's cell.
Hoeh asked Whist time It was, and
whsn told it va almost 1880 . clock,
replied:
They sid that The end would
coHs about 1o:4A I havs, thsn, e.