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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
Tax Assessors Appointments.

will be at the following places
on my first and only round for the
purpose Of receiving tax returns
for the year 1906. All are re-
quested to make returns by the 1st
Iof April, as the time will then
expiTe:
Fis1n Creek, until noon Thurs
FoSt ! Saturday. February 3,
Avon T londay, February S, me
til noon, February 6.
crewwille, "Wednesday, February ?.
Sweetwater, until noon, Thursday,
February s.
Maud, until noon Friday, February g.
Bowling Green, Saturday, February 10,
nntil noon Monday, February IL.
Fort Green, until ICON, Tuesday,
February 10.
Ona, until noon, Wednesday f'ebru-
airy "a.
Horse Creek, until noon Thursday,
February IS.
LILY, Friday, February 10, until noon
Saturday February III
Pine Level, until noon Monday,
February l9.
Oak Hill, until moor Tuesday Febru-
ary 20.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25

Bottled cococola at ]. M. Lanier's.
M, L. Bryan Is selling the best cigars
made at 10 cents each.
Western beef and mutton on Friday
and Saturday at Espeniaub's.
Fruits, candies, nuts and rasins, figs
and dates, the best YOU ever saw at M,
l.. Bryan's
Rev. Eeigwin viii preach in the
Presbyterian church next Sunday. His
regular appointment.
The plate glass windows in the brick
blocks that were injured BY the fire are
now being replaced by new ones.
The Arcadia Mercantile Company is
advertising clearance sale that will at
tract the attention Of ali our readers d..
this issue.
Mrs. Royal, Of Richmond Va, is
spending the winter in Florida She is
as present with her daughter, Mrs. Ed.
Scott in this city.
Mrs. Jones, a ST. Louis dressmaker. is
located with Mrs. Jeannin in Arcadia
and viii be pleased to receive the
patronage Of the ladies' desiring sewing
done.
Messrs. T. ]. Youinans and w. f.
Robertson have both been in Tampa
recently, a daily Of that city says that
the latter was investing in Tampa real
estate
Geo w Tuilis, from Savannah, has
opened up a line of fresh. fancy grocer
les in tlse new building south Of the
Cottage Hotel opposite the depot. Mr..
Tulli@ Is conveniently located with
fresh stock Of goods and hopes to have
a share Of your patronage at least call
and get acquainted.
In railroad collision near Columbia,
S. c., two mail clerks Of Florida were
killed, H. A. Patillo. Of osteen, Fla.
and NJ. c. Watkins, Of Putnam Hall.
The latter is a brother to Miss Watkins,
steneographer for Forester & Burton.
She has gone to attend his funeral.
Her friends in Arcadia will syinpatbize
with her in her great grief
Robt. NJ. and W. ]. Hendry recently
bought the two Murrell groves east Of
Arcadia, consideration $4,000 The
sale was made through ]. II. Peoples an
old citizen Of DeSoto County. but new
real estate dealer of Arcadia who has
his Office in the second story Of the Post
Office building next to FORESTER < Bur
tons law Offices. Mr., Peoples will, no
doubt. make a success in his new line
n business. . he possesses in an emiuent
degree those qualities that are necessary
to success as a real estate agent.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
atranre Taate ID natlnr.

Many strange fishes were eaten BY
Dean Buckland. the English clergyman
and geologIst. At his dinner parties.
which were attended by leaders Of SCI
ence and literature. the menus were
often OF q most eccentric character. On
one occasion picked horse tongue was
greatly rellshed by the guests until
they were told what they hAd eaten.
Alligator was served Up as a rare dell
cacy ard puppies occasionally and
mice frequently. At other times hedge
hogs, tortolaes. potted ostrich and
sometimes rats, frogs and snails were
prepared FOR the delectation Of favor
Cd guests. Henry Labouchere said that
the dean swallowed the mummihed re-
mains Of the heart Of Louis XIV o.
France.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25

Owens, Wednesday, February a.
Torrey, Saturday, February "a.
wauchula, Monday until Wednesday,
February 28
zolfo, Thursday and Friday March
and 2.
Gardner, Saturday, March 3.
Brownville, Monday, March S.
Nocatee, Tuesday, March 6.
Fort Ogden, Wednesday, March 7.
Cleveland, Thursday, March 8.
Grove City, afternoon Of Friday,
March 9.
Charlotte Harbor, afternoon Of Satur-
day. March 10.
Arcadia, court week, Monday, March
IL to Saturday II inclusive
Punta Gorda, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, March 10, 20 and 81.
+. M. CooPER
Tax Assessor.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
ErlrhtiuIIY Burned.

chas. w. Moore, machinist, of Ford
City, Pa, had his hand frightfnlly burn
ed IN an electrical furnace. He applied
Bncklen's Arnica saiye with the usual
resaiti "a quick ard perfect cure"
Greatest healer OH earth for Burns,
Wounds, Sores, Eczema and Piles. Csc
at Ed Greene's druggist
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
VIC Great Amazon IlIver.


In South as In North America ma
ture does her work on the grand scale,
and one OF her noblest achievements Is
the Amazon river. Rising In the Andes.
II flows across the continent and dis
charges into the Atlantic ocean at the
equator The vastness Of the area
which II drains, amounting to 2,80S.0Of
square miles, VIII be evident when 1.
Is borne In mind that this Is more than
the area Of Russia in Europe and Ans
tria- Hungary. 1t has a length OF near
" 1900 miles, IL navigable for 1880
miles from the sea and Is fed by nu-
merous streams, which IN any other
country would be ranked as great riv-
ers. In the wet season. which lasts for
about eight months, its width varies
from FIVE miles to 400 No wonder the
Amazon has been called gigantic
reservoir rather than river.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
ACTUAL RESULTS

Prove the extreme efficiency Of our
printing plant Il lie not our intention 10
do poor printing at any price, but We
do the best at abou, the price Of the
other hind.
THE CHAMPION, ARCADIA
"AriistoalIy Neat Printing
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25

NJ. Il. Bryan 8 iof BEST eeh'
town.
uld enjoy little fresh Florida
syrup.
home made candy fresh each
M. l.. Bryan's. Try some.
4. Martin, the Old Reliable,
u want draying promptly done,
ne Maine Seed Potatoes $500
or barrel. Order now from
askins g. SON.
Sara r. Sweat has moved her
ito the residence recently occu-
+. a. Dowd.
Beans, wardeil's Wax, Davis
and Valentine Bean Seed for
core & SCOTS.
Du going to plant Irish potatoesl
Bros. will sell you the right
the right price.
by the box at NJ. l.. Bryan's.
Dx Of them and be convinced
y are the best.
Birdie Green, Of Lake City, who
b visiting relatives in Arcadia,
home last Friday
be in a hurry about the purchase
ano. Consult me about the
piano. T. W, Lawton.
id Mrs. causey, Of Wauchula,
wn and saw the Pickerts at our
puse OIL Wednesday night.
SALE: thoroughbred Jersey
ntle as kitten, Duke, and
ID Of fine milk cows. Box II
pla.
Horton with his job printing
rs stand, is comfortably and CON
Fly located in his new quarters
se Bank
|R STOCKED-THEv MUST col
'ANTEED GENUINE MAINE Seed
bEs Selling at $500 bag or
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
Now from Thos. Caskins & Son,
}, Fla.
meats go to J. J. Hendry's
Imarket vest Of the depot You
I'D the meats of the best and
service.
handle but two brands Of seed
q spaulding Rose, number 4,
ISIS Triumph. See us before buy
Dishong Bros.
lie indebted to II. w. Hays & Co.
quested to call and settle up as.
iced the money and would APP
6 il very much at this time.
+. d. Treadwell and son have
"a from their visit 70 Tampa.
'rought back Miss Anderson, one
Treadwell's handsome sisters.
Pickerts have been giving at the
} Opera House fine performances
ight this week. The attendance
N good and everybody IS pleased
ioes. They are undoubtedly the
opular troupe that visits Arcadia.
Old Reliable Arcadia Drug Store
sen from the ashes and shaken
/ from itself and is again doing
y at the old stand. All kinds OF
chemicals, toilet articles, station
Ic- Call and lay in your winter
I'D. Greene. druggist.
ght at the Opera House the -Four
+ Company win present "Olver
/ dramatized from clpas- Dickens
novel. This play 10 having
this season and is one Of the
rhe Pickerts will Be here the rest
Feek and show Friday and Sat
lights as well as give a matinee
y !, afternoons Everyone who has
this week have nothing but
.Dr the contoat,r
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25
GEO. w. TULLIS,
Next The Cottage Hotel
Opposite the Depot -
. FANCY GROCERIES

We are here with new, fresh and complete line of
Fancy Groceries 1t will be endeavor merit
the trade of all who appreciate good goods honest dealing
courteous treatment and complete stock
Everybody invited to call and give a share Of
your trade.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-01-25

r. ton 81 ~
|Aple seftllizc' any kind, any
any Price you want. Cash Of
Fertilizer 70 eyre Foot Rot
Ru stock
fvos eskfss & Son
Arcadia Fla
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
THE DEAD.


Af.er two weeks Il suffering
Mr. W. W. Kimbie died at his
homo in North Oxford Tuesday
night Of blood poisoning. All
hat medical skill and she con-
slant attention ola hos. OF friends
could do t. ailveiate his condition
was unavailing. Mr.. kimble has
lived 10 this county since the war
and in Oxford for the past twenty
years.
AS gallant J soldier IS ever
wore the gray. he has answered
the last roll call and crossed over
the river 70 join his comrades q
other days. The funeral services
were held at the residence ye--
terlay evening". conducted by
Rev. Eiward Ssubblsdeld an ltie
remains inferred in the cemetery.
y devoted wife ard large fau.-
~ of sons and daughters ara left
10 mourn the loss husband and
father, 70 whom We extend sincere
sympathy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
Rrrcn Rsrland Nsruittci.


The preliminary trial cf Byron
Raslard, charged with the sill-
ing OF Cornelius Anderson, was
tried before Magistrate John +.
Brown Monday. y large audi
ence consisting OF citizens o. town
and county and students 81 The
University were in attendance.
Much interest vas manifested in
the case throughout the trial and
every point on each side vas
carefully gone over and con-
sidered.
The prosecution Was conducted
by Mr.. W. V. Sullivan who pre-
scented the case OF the State il ia
strongest light.
The defense was represented
by Aessrs. Falkner L Russell
who in their anle and masterfrl
manner met ard answered every
proposition advanced by the State
The State attempted to shgg there
was no justification for the killing
and the hour and half speech by
counsel for the prosecution, dis
cussiag the law and the evidence
was carefully used for his pur-
pose. The defense was that the .
killing w2s iustifiable. The proof I
adduccd by the State clearly .
showed the deceased was drinking
and bo;sterous, and that ne was /
upon the defendant at
The same time making an assault /
upon the defendant with his hand .
behind him "a il to draw n weapon (
The speeches Of both counsel for
defendant was i discussion OF the (
law II self defense IS applied {, F.
the case at the bar and their arsG- I
E.eats ~eFe clear and fo-cibly put (
At the c0rclusion % the ar-a- +
Eents the court expressed his de-
sire TO take the case under con-
siIarati9a, which he did, and or
Tuesday morning he rendered his .
opiaioa. The court took Up the
evidence in the ease and after 60 .
inc over the same asesuily de-
cided the case as one of self de-
f.nse.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

j. L. ErMxgss, K I. E;NNo;'s
0~ysr4 Taf-r saii-B
g.,.EACES & kIA&USS.
krToRyEyS-AT-LAw
CxrDI.D. MISS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
Rural Root. No. 5.

We have been informed by Post
master S. NJ. Howry that Begin
ming Monday, April End, another
rec delivery route will be inau-
rurated at the Oxford post Office
n he known as Rural Route No.
q The route as laid out by thu
Post Office Department passes the
oxford Brick Co., plant and eros
ses the railroad at the College
Hill switch, by Frierson's Mill 10
he old Oxford and Wyatt road,
then back by Moss Mill, thence
IN a Southeast direction to the
oxford postofice. The length of
his route is % miles, approximate
area of 10 square miles, and there
are 1i9 families OF this route ard
serves a population OF 600. This
i authentic and all interested
should govern themselves ac-
cordingly-
Other routes can be established
liz some one will take the trouble
~ secure the signers- Every
farmer should have this conyen-
fence by all odds.
EOIEYy6ONEIA 1IAR
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
~ V. sULLrvAy
EAI.KEER s. RUSSELL,

ATTORNEYS AT-LAw.
oxford. Miss.
VII Tracslcc IL ~ lie state cn-.r's
the ezp-eme tcurt at Jackson, s.iss.,
tia Egalsei states Court q Oxford ard
th- e'src11. Curt OF Appeals II New
orss4ns.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

2<A~@A&sc HN@ASe

T0dsy Is George Washington :
birthday.
Mr. Gus Robson i 1t home lei
few days
ars- Lucy Price IS visiting her
sor in Gulipcrt.
Mrs. 6. i. Murray has return
Cd fscm Little Reek.
Mrs. T. y. Yates IS visiting
friends IN Hatsiesburg.
Miss Edith wsrdIaw is visiting
Aliss Eycrich in Jackson.
Mr.. r. E. Robson, Jr., return
cd TO Batesville last week
Miss Mona Beanlsnd left Tues
day to visit relatives in Sardis-
Mr.C. C. Stephens was pleas
ant caller at this office Saturday
Miss EIma Meek spent several
DAYS this week with relatives IN
Memphis.
aEr. Clyde Robson spent . few
days in Batesville last week on
business.
Nr Bradley Kimbrough spent
several days OF the past week IN
? ntotoc.
Miss Kate Smith. of Nashville,
Teen, is the guest Of Miss ha;t
Skipw.th.
Mayor p. E. Matthews sPen
several days of last week IN. tn'
Bluff City.
nr. John East, Of Toccopola
was a welccme visitor az this OF
lice yesterday.
Ers. Blanche Bennett enter
tained Thursday night IN homo
: sof the Misses Orr
Mr.. r. D. Roberts, Of Ba.
Springs, was q welcome visitor a
this once Thursday.
AMr. W. S. wardlaw, OF Jack
Ejn, spent Saturday in oxfor'
kirh the home folks.
Mrs. ]. L. ShinaulE and son
tr. w. p. Shinault, left Sunda.
jar Hot Springs, Ark.
Mrs Jack Hawkins and Mrs
Elizabeth Mccarthy leave I'll
beck for New Orleans.
Prof. r. L. Harris returne'
rom Tennessee Friday, after q
bsence of two weeks
aessrs. j. B. Bundren and e
p. West, OF our county, honore
"a with visit Saturday.
Miss Mary Russell and Nil
Belle Stephens are visiting MI
Crawford Hill in Paris, Tenn.
Miss Kate Lundie, Of Coffe'
vile, spent Sunday with her pa
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Lundi
Mr.. M. B. Kisner and Mr. j.
kisner Of Delay, were welcor
visitors to this office yesterda
The Primitive Baptists q
erecting a house of worship
East OxfoTd. The buil0ing is G
MS up rapidly and will De gu
h addition to our city when Gel
eleted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

Hon. ". \. Roans, Messrs. W.
T. Hampton and j. ". Logan at
tended the Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons, which convened at Brook :
haven Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
LnTrrRn

-. \ = r-n3ci.
.tfAtsrf Mss
Dear Sir. To- Tglst-..s % ths Fair
GTuuaa ~ Cohissksl. s.. = .uer1 r,ad
@ pay IS coats 3 gilil1 I..rrr ftr re-
Tsei al.d 80 Noasi-r. fao lfh g plini
ass.Hss sui e vfsIif tsefliJ Gtll1us
C sl-lE paint t. cove= tse t1sl Il ~.
Oar aseut PIT i =. Is Or .es5. ft
ts,.. lis.
lie sssy-a thel D ra,lars % r-ilt
aaA p.lu.iar worth s. To- - n ssisln
a. sae qs.i@tir 9 costs - 81 tnrse tiaaes
IS RUSS e. t'.s rfirtl i.s1 = e=ls1
xzliou o. ~ gallons. 1ar aEt1
I a1t's in1ry - calrs tbs 4 lss q paint
lla cszr at .us-i1g iz 81 - IS o. - q
s1s.Ja. YEA "a s.A1t that Ui11al. 10
~ DSy c.
eErg truly,
=. y. pEaoE < 40
IS. Me-. lsrE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

severe cold aud hoar.cncss. still
By her self control and pessever-
ing efforts ayaius. al sacs Odds,
SIZE commanded the oompietc at
tention of the entire audleuce
from frs. 10 last.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

The EAGLE viii take your SUBJ
scFipton for any Newspaper OF
Magazine published. Send in
your orders.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

III elli'aloi5ia ailAily,is C,g,tv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

10 CURE CoLDIS ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Q1iniae Ia hiets
Druggists refund money il IL fails -
cure. F.. w. Groves signature i.
on each box. - cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22
ACrY fer Hcl,.

49, III Ak-trs
So serious has been the effce
Of dearth of labor on tho farm.
ing interests Of Virginia that tn,
State Board Of Agriculture PRO.
i. Poses TO ask the Legislature fol
an appropriation Of $40. COO wher,
with TO advertise for help. II
jadiciously used. this fund vii
serve the double purpose OF ct
tracing workers to Virginia.
fields and at the same time cx-
plotting her products in quarters
where they are rot now Gistiu-
gulsaed from those Of other : nth
ern States. The Ola Dominic.
could fInf no better Investment.
provided Away that graft Is eli
minated. Publicity will till her
farms and dispose Of the output.
Philadelphia Record.
Don't forget the Washington
entertainment given by the L. ID
C's Friday night at the residence
OF Mrs Garner Owens from ; TO
III O'Clock. Admission for Adults
p cents, children 10 cents. This
entertainment is given for the
bcnegt OF the Monument fund.
and all friends to the cause are
cordially invited. C.o-ge and
Martha Washington with the r a.
tendants will give you a h arty
welcome.
The Confederate Ve.er. rs
Camp No. 152, will hold a biz free
Street Fair next week for the
benefit Of the monument fund.
and have engaged the Whitney
Amusement Co., and will furnish
their big company with high class
moral shows. This company Is
highly recommended by the city
officials and citizens of Aberdeen,
New Albany and Holly Springs.
Come to Oxford ncxt week and
enjoy the free shows.
The Lyceum Course pre-ents
Prof. Chas. Lane for March 18th. /
This gentleman has spoken U: the
University some years ego and
those who heard him then will
come again. Don't come te hear
Lane if you object to n hearty
laugh, he makes yoI both LAUGH !
and cry at the same time. Al
teacher, he is, that inculcates p
iife's greatest truths blending
them as they are in practical life.
No more popular entertainer on
the platform. Come out. /,
Mrs. Howell, Of near Da!las.
died Sunday under very peculiar
circumstances. She had been
quite sick for several days, bu.
was not considered in a DANGER
Gus condition, when being left
alone for a short time, a young
white man, Mr.. Robert Sanders.
strolled into the room in a drum
ken condition, giving the poor
woman such 4 fright that she re-
llpscd and died from the effects.
Sanders was aFraigned before
Magistrate J. DFuller aud placed
Under bond for his appearance a.
the March term OF tie Ci-cul.
Court.
Mrs Mary II. Flanner has come
and gone but the pleasant memo
ries Of her delightful evenings
entertainment will hnge- with Us
long into the future. Mrs. FIan-
ner IS, indeed, an artist and en-
tertainer Of rare merit. Although
n most terrific rain storm was
raging and beating upon the tin
roof OF the Opera House during
Ter entertainment. and although
she wss suffering intensely from
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-02-22

GsAEASr.sD csEE FoI. PIls-s
ltcHing. blind. hlsesisag protruains
Pies. Druggists arr antHnrix-d 10
refund moGey Il PAZD Oh MIN r
fails to cure in 10 II d@ys- 50c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-17
VALPARAISO, CHILE, is WRECKED BY
EARTHQUAKE AND SWEPT BY FLAMES

bureau today issued the following
earthquake bulletin:
"A very heavy and distinct earth
quake was recorded on the seismograph
at the weather bureau in Washington
yesterday, beginning at 7:05 p. m.
Complete and perfect records were OBJ
tanned.
"Tremors at Washington were of
comparatively slow and deliberate mo-
tion, each complete movement covering
from Is to 40 seconds. The earthquake
lasted continuously for several hours.
and finally ceased about midnight.
Heaviest Since Frisco Quake.
This is evidently the record of the
great Chilean earthquake of yesterday
and is the heaviest recorded in Wash
ingtOn since the San Francisco earth
quake"
Coast Escaped This Time.
The Lick observatory seismograph
on Mount Hamilton shows no record of
any earthquake shock yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-17
Socialists Attempt to Speak at
Old Settlers Picnic and
Are Arrested.

Peoria, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Rudolph Pfeif-
fer, candidate for congress from the
Sixteenth district on the socialist tick
ct. and his colleague and confidante,
DR.. S. A. Knopfnagel. were put into
Jail yesterday at Brimfield for creating
a disturbance at the old settlers pic
mic
Ex-senator C. N Barnes of Peoria,
i'm the course of his address, spoke in
uncomplimentary terms of the social
lists. Both the socialists endeavored to
answer Mr.. Barnes and were hooted
down. Their arrest resulted.
Finally Discharged.
After remaining in Jail in the village
for several hours the men were dis
charged by Justice Keeling.
Mr.. Pfeiffer is a retired banker and
his wealth is estimated at $200,0 900. DIR.
KnOpfnagel has stumped the state at
various times for the cause" and ex-
poets to go to Colorado this fall to
present the cause" with Eugene V.
Debs.
After Barnes had finished speaking
the socialists bolted to the platform
and demanded a hearing. The presi-
dent of the Old Settlers association
Charles Hayes of Brimfield. demanded
that they retire from the platform and
the arrest was subsequently made by
the village marshal
Denied Free Speech.
cit was an unwarranted attack on an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-17
JOE REMER LEFT HIS WIFE
Spanish War Solder Wnote Letter Say.
ing He Would Never Return.

Davenport police yesterday were ap-
pealed TO by Mrs. Joe T. Remer of that
city, wife of a member of Company A.
9th regiment, /. n. G., in the Spanish
American war, to aid in finding her
husband from whom she has received
a letter stating that he had gone and
would never return. The couple were
married last March, Mrs. Remer being
Des Moines girl. The wife says
there was never any domestic discord.
Remer disappeared Saturday. He had
been employed at Silvis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-17
Appeal of Executive of South
Carolina Dlsregarded In
Absence of Militia.

Columbia. s. c., Aug. H. In the
hearing and almost in the presence of
Governor Heyworth. Robert Davis, a
negro, was lynched at Greenwood last
night.
Davis, who on Monday attacked two
girls, was surrounded in a swamp, and
captured yesterday. Governor Hey
ward reached the scene soon after the
capture of the negro.
A platform was erected in a fence
corner on the premises of the father of
one of the girls. From this platform
Governor Hayward addressed the mob
in an effort TO prevent the lynching.
The governor beseeched the mob not
to lynch Davis
Cheer Governor, but Lynch.
At the conclusion of his speech the
governor was cheered. The mob then
removed the prisoner from the view OF
the governor and within a short dis
! tance of the home of his victim the ne
gro was riddled with bullets.
1t was impossible to estimate the
crowd. as citizens from several coun-
ties had gathered at the scene and for
two days had been in pursuit of the
negro, but it is. certain that hundreds
of bullets were sent through his body.
The militia in that section of the state
is now encamped at Chickamauga and
there were no nearby troops to be call
ed upon.