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

humiliation
Molly went on With her conf
doncos
- - little talk NTH Adrian
about Il yesterday" she said Ha
was very Kind / mover liked him SO
much before 10 thinks It our duty
to marry. bet he said Il was natural
that should prefer Jack
And does your mother know"
Adrian thinks ! ought not to
decide yet; am too young TO know
10Y own mind. so he says But do
know q, don't /, my Blllg" She
kissed the puppy and put It down
upon the rug Come, Rhoda. and
let me help you to change your
dressl feel Acclaimed Of talking
about myself 60 much; but I wanted
you to know all about me Nov you
must tell me about yourself"
There Is nothing to tell. said
Hhoda, with a faint smile sup
pose you run away now. Molly. and
leave me to myself. Come back
when Il Is time for me to so down"
Molly Jumped up.
You must be 30 tired Would you
rather not come down to dinner1
let me tell mother you are tired"
mo. dear; / win come down
Polly thatsmy maid. you know
VIII help you to unpack. Let me.
ltay too"
y think you had better not, dear
shall see Aunt Millicent at din
aer2"
A roguIah smile broke over Mol
ly'e face.
"Ch, dear mol You are TO be ta-
Ken this evening to see Aunt Mill
cent IN her own room. Now, Rhoda.
win tell you what to say Start
back with intense surprise and cry
out. This cannot be my aunt; THE
ls young lady Of twenty-nvel Say
something like that and you viii bo
Aunt Millicent's forever
Does she look 30 soung?"
she Is a haggard old lady" re-
turned Molly With some asperlty
u have no patience with heri But
she vas beauty Ia her youth. and
abe thinks she Is a beauty still. But
want her to Ike you. Rhoda; ]
want her to leave you all her money
Che is immensely rich her god
father LEFT her q great fortune and
she Is constantly mailing new Wills
She left It oil to me once, but ] Of
tended her beyond recall when
leased her about her complexion; It
was too bad, OF me Try to look as It
we're all real, Rhoda hair and
teeth and complexion and ALL It
will be difhcult but should like
you to be Aunt MilliceDt's heiress@'
Molly, you mast please 80 away,
Rhoda said, ignoring all the last
speech ~ shall never dress while
you are here"
PUT on pretty cress," was Mol
ly's answer. as she took up her
puppy. "and don't forget what ] told
you about Aunt MiIlicent There
you Will say am incorrigiblel But
Jack and I planned ID all; We intend
,r,s,,r :, ~, so,,Ss1S
"'''''.o-r 1,'
aow Ysty A'hu ~ you anu 4, : teA
20 plan Aay hututef 7'''e Nnod''
WIN 9 s'fepse 's.'.s,,' =. ,..,.
Mos,y a'o 40. p, ~. 's''ia 'l.s s sooA
~ D'-e7.n07 ~ ~ ''' '1S-;
She turned beck and held up nor
face to be kissed
'Yca are not vexed with me,
Rnodaln che said y am such
chatter-boS, but would not ves
you for the Vorldp'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Real lIsla ate Transfers.

Sam'l q Thomas ct nj to Geo l. Thomas,
real estate In county sos
Geo II Morningstar to Aug N Nico !emus.
real estate In county 1880
Jno D Zimmerman to Martha E thinner
man, real estate in county IS etc
&c Oscar Seiss and wife to Annie Il !
Seiss, real estate in county $1,000
VIM e Diehl and wife to Frank Barne and
wife, real estate in county $l373
VIM Mort and wife to Franklin Mort, real
estate in county $1,000
David E Stem extr to Warren E Dudder-
ear, real estate in county $1,000
Geo X Gelselman and wife " W H Houck
real estate in county $500
Howard H Devlbiss and wife to Cbas E
Carlisle, real estate in county 81
Catherine Croft and husband to Geo Z
Gaver and Cora l. his wife, real estate q,
Graceham $275
Chas w Dorcus and wife to Luther &
Powell, real estate in Woodsboro 5000
Chas w Dorcus and wife to Mrs Emma l.
Delaplane, real estate 10 Woodsboro $500
Margaret S A Dunken to Jas A Ferguson,
real estate in county $75
Liberty NJ E Church to VIM H Baker, real
estate in county $500
Liberty M Z Church to WIN II Baker, real
estate in county 800
Jno Swaedn,r to Martha Swaedner, real
state In county s. etc
Abraham NJ Landauer and wife 10 Edw L
Moore, real estate in city IS etc
A Kate Tyson and husband to Dora G
Ramsburg, real estate in county $500
A Kate Tyson and husband to Dora G
Rsmsburg, real estate in county $4,000
Philip II Cline and wife to Jno W Crown
and wife, real estate in county $500
Chas E and Clarence W Creegcr extr to
SamI ] Marshall real estate in county $685.
Elias S Groshon TO Jno w erosion, real
estate In county $500
Chas A Rice C, al to Peter I Gilbelt, real
estate in county $40
Harrison NJ Thomas to Louisa M Walker
real estate in county 5000
Clara B Cromwell and husband to Jos
Grinder real estate in county $425
Jno II SlaufTcr and wife to Thos r and
Daisy Saylor, real estate in county $50
Geo Springer and wife to Jno W Spring
or, real estate in county 5000
Sam" Belts to David q Forrest, real as
tate in county $40
DAVID G Forrest to Elmer A Forrest, real
estate in county $50
David G Forrest TO Jno A Forrest, ct al,
Mary E G Herspenger to Emma V Drane,
real estate in county 81, love and affection
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
This Is ESight.

Postmaster General Cortelyou has signifed
his intention of retaining poslmastera, IN the
presidential class, where their services have
been satisfactory in every way, regardless OF
the wishes of politicians; the first instance
of this kind being tue rrappointment Of the
postmaster Mt Rockville.
THIS is sensible and right view 10 take OF
these matters, for the public is Interested III
very high degree in the manner in which
II postofflcc is conducted, ard if satisfactory.
why should there be any change?
In this connection we do not want to lose
The opportunity 10 say that we hope the
Postmaster General will be appraised Of the
situation here as regards our most efficient
and obliglng postmaster, j. Henry Cover
and rcappoint him. Mr.. Cover, in our jucg-
mcnt, sta nds at the top of the list of post
masters in Frederick county, and it would
be grievous mistake to interfere with thu
efficiency of the Thurmont postoffice, by up
pointing some new man to fill the plnce.
We are not aware that Mr.. Cover desires
rcappoinmcnt, hut We will say that the pa.
irons of the Office are interested in his relen
ton. Efficient men is what Mr.. Cor,elyou
wants, and he is right.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
ICoMMUNICATED
EHhlin Roads.

The new rcad laws Of the different states
do not give the satisfaction that was expect
ed and the Maryland road law is no excep-
tlon. The whole sui Get seems to be in
premature condition, and the different kinds
soil that roads must be made OF, as well as
the requirements Of different localities, all
add to the trouble Of making general road
law for a state or different states, rs the roads
must connect each Stale road-again the
people of different localities differ in their
ideas and road education seems n cessary.
The average farmer is certainly in favor of
better roads and is willing 10 help make them
good, but s,a.gers at the thought Of spend
ing as much money on one mile OF road as
would buy a good improved farm, and if his
memory is good lie will remember some ex-
pensiye mistakes that have been made in his
State by premature haste aud want ofcxper-
fence. Some of our modern supervisors are,
with the use Of modern machinery and good
Judgment, making such Improvement In
their roads ut such economical expenditure
of the road money, that The question OF good
roads is being solved, and when they aban-
don breakers, aud use tandOm teams to
plow ont their side drains and widen the
road-whle the ground is soft from we,
weather-to facilitate the use of tue road
scraper to crown up tue middle OF the TOads,
they will greatly improve the common roads
When the supervisor of the present time has
used all his skill and the advantages at his
command, there remains special demand
from the State that supel yisors cannot and
ought not to supplement.
We think there remains two roads unfn
ished in our county that is not compliment
to our enierprisng State. Think of gap
of about - miles from Westminster via
Taneytcwn and Emmitsburg to the State
line needed to connect nearly 800 miles Of
turnpike-and this short gap has been stig
ma on the State all these years-or, think OF
the gap between Westminster and Hagers-
town via Thucmont, all inside of the State
line and a short branch from Thurm)nt to
Hghfield to connect Baltimore city with all
the whole system of pixies in the Middle
States. Turnpkes ought to be State roa g
built and maintaintd by the State for state
and interstate travel. let, because the State
can bond the road at low rate Of interest
and CONTROL the same. End, because they
would not he subject TO the dictation Of a
few. 3D.. they should be toll roads for the
purpose of maintenance and paying interest.
There is no system Of roads more seasoDable
and fair than "pay as you CO." and when you
use the road, pay reasonable fare for actual
service.
1t does not seem reasonable that the tax
payers should burden themselves for the fu-
ture of those who may not appreciate their
generosity or judgment; barring the posi-
biity of some future improvement In public
convenience and transportation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
NJ arriC(l.

St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church.
W. Washington, ID. c., wac the scene OF a
very pretty wedding on Tuesday evening Of
last week, The contracting parties being Miss
Helen Catherine Beatty, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander p. Beatty, former residents
Of ThuImoni, and Mr.. John j. Albert, II
Young civil engineer in the employ Of the
Canadian Pacific Railway IN the province of
Alberta.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Luther Franz, pastor vi the church, former
class,nate of the bridegroom at the Lutheran
Theological Seminary n, Gettysburg Pa.
The bride was given away ut the altar by
her brother, Mr.. Charles E. Beatty, and war
attended by Miss Adelaide Albert, sister OF
HE groom, and MISS Annie Goebel. Tho
bridal gown was of white mousseline de par
is over white silk and was ornamented at the
throat by magnificent harvest moon OF
pearls. the bridal gif, Of the groom. and al
the waist rare cameo sash pm of great
beauty and antiquity, the gift of the brides
pateIra graz dmolhcr, coming to her IN reg
ular suCct ssion from her great great grand
mother. A shower bouquet of bride roses
and lilies of the valley completed her toilet
The bridesmaids were lastly sttircd III dain
ty frocks o? white ha,is,e and carried jacquc
minot roses. MI Frederick w. Albert was
best man and DR.. Norris Walmer and MIR.
William Coates were u>hers. A great num-
Der of beautiful AID asetal presents were re
ccived.
After wedding dinner the couple depart
cd for the north, where they will spend their
honey moon, followed by the best wishes Of
a host of the brides friends.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Court Of Appeals Decision.

Among the opinions handed down by the
Maryland Court of Appeals on Wednesday
of last week was the following:
Judge Briscoe delivered the opinion in the
case of James L Hays against Emily E
Cretin, an equity suit appesled from the Cir
cult Court for Frederick county, In which
the widow OF John T. Cretin against James
r. Hays, as the assignee of a mortgage from
Ore,iu and wife, asked for an Injunction to
restrain the assignee from selling the mort
gagged real estate and to force her equity OF
redemption as the alleged owner ola dover
interes, in the land. The injunction and re-
lief asked was granted below and the Court
of Appeals affirms this action.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Trains Going East.

Daily. All others daily except Sunday.
EMMITSBURG r r. Trains East leave
Emmitshnrg daily, except Sundays, at $50
md 8 IS n. NJ, md 2.55 and 6.l0 p. NJ, arriv-
ing al Rocky Ridge ut 800 and 1925 a NJ.
and 325 and 6 40 p m. Trains west leave
Rocky Ridge dairy, except Sundays, at $50
and 10 SO a. m. and $50 and 200 p, M, ar
irving at Elrmisburg 900 and .g q. m.
and 4 GO aud 7 30 D. m.
FREDERICK DIV. P. r. r. (Daiy
except Sunday )-Trains tor Frederick leave
Brucevnl at s. SO, 936 aud 1910 n. m. and
i5 ard 705 p IN. Trains for Taneytown,
Li;ilrsiown and Columbia leave Bruccvile
9.47 q. m. and 3.45 p. IN.
A. ROBERTSON, F. NJ. HOWELL,
Gcn'l Mgr. Gen'l Pass. Agt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Common Colds are the Cause Of Many
Serious Diseases.
NJ. J. Grove.

Physicians who have gsiued a ma
tional reputation as analysts of the
cause of various diseases, claim that if
catching cold could be avoided long
list of dangerous ailments would nsver
be heard of. Every one knows that
pneumonia and consumption originate
from a cold, and chronic catarrh, bron
chitis. and all throat and lung trouble
are aggravated and rendered more SER
ious by each fresh attack. Do not risk
your life or take chances when you have
a Geld. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
will cure it before these diseases deyel-
op. This remedy contains no opium,
morphine or other harmful drug and
has thirty years of reputation back of
it, gained by its cures under every con-
dltion. For sale at Waters Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01

A Frederick paper says that citizen OF
tia, place is erecting new bakeoven. Bet
ter take some of that money out ofthe seven
banks there and erect some factories. II
would pay better than bakeovens. Vo@ey
Rc1isker
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01

All old.time Cough Syrups bind the bow
els. This is wrong. A new idea was ad-
vanced two years ago in Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. This remedy acts on the
mucous membranes of the throat and lungs
and loo ems the bowels at the same time II
rxpels all cold from the system. il clears the
throat, strengthens the mucous membranes,
relieves coughs, colds, cronp, WI coping
cough, etc Sold by DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Total EcltD.e Of the Moon.

In the carly morning OF FEBRUARY 9th u
total eclipse of the moon will occur which
will be visible throughout the whole of the
United States. The moon which Will then
be full will cnt,r the earh's shadow and the
eclipse will b.gin at three minutes before l
u. NJ, eastern standard time. The eclipse
will become total at two minutes before 2
and remain total for hour and 81 minutes,
at the end of which time the moon will be-
gin to emerge from the shadow, the eclipse
ending at ~ minutes past A.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01

Don't deceive yourself If you have indj
ges,ion take Koool Dyspepsia Cure. II will
relieve YOU. Rev. w. Il. Hocutt, South
Mills, NJ c., says, II was troubled with
chronic indigestion for several years; What
ever ate seemed to cause heartburn, sour
stomach, flutering of my heart, and general
depression of mind and body. My druggist
recommended Ko,iol, aud 1t has relieved mo.
van now eat ANYTHING and sleep soundly
at night. Kodol digests what you eat. Sold
by DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Marriage Licenses.

Harry W Sti'ely and Nora H Smith, both
of Clcmsonville
Hannah Ii Smith, Midd;etown, and Ida II
Lenis, Buckeystown
Edw Smith and Daisy P Rochelle. both
of Mouptaindale
Chas E Bruchcv and Carrie M Mckinney
both of Ladiesburg
Levi NJ Roekey and F Lillian Gladhill
both OF Frederick
jos NJ Rooms and Emma Rooms, both OF
Ladicsburg
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
New Equipment for w. M.

Tue w. NJ. railroad is now receiving the
last of the new equipment ordered last sum
mer. 1t will be remembered that this order
included so stock cars, so fiat cars. 500 steel
hopper cars, 500 box cars, 700 gondolas, 3
switch engines, 8 passenger engines and 10
freight engines. The passenger engines will
be delivered in March. Tue cost of this
equipment was about $1,000 900. -Hagers-
t0sOn Mail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
RELIGIOUS.

Rev. E K. Dea,rck of Woodbury.. Nd
will preach in Trinity Reformed Church Sun
day evening next at 7:30 o'clock. Al! are
welcome.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness. headache, constipation, bad breath.
general debility, sour risings, and catarTh
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol cures indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
ton as they exist In healthy stomach.
combined with tho greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying, sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining tho stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball. Of Ravenswood, W, Va, says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty ysarA
Kodol cured me and We are now using u In milk
for baby"
Kodol Disests What You Eat.
Bottles only $i.oo Size holding az times the tsial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by Z. o. oeWiTT 4 Co., otioAoo.
For Sale at Waters Drugstore.
ASK for the 1906 Kodol Almanac and 200
Year Calendar"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES
PUBLIC SALE OF
VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
"CATOCTlV FURNACES"
FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND.

By virtue of the authority contained In the
Order of the United States District Court,
for the district Of Maryland, 10 Bankruptcy,
dated November 9th In the year 1905, and
the further order of said Court dated Dec.
ember ~ 1905, in the cause being Frank
Portner, ct al, vs.. The Blue Mountain Iron
and Steel Company of Baltimore City, cor
noratlon, No. 1923 Bankrupt Docket "H." in
Bankruptcy, in said Court, the undersigned
Trustees in Bankruptcy, In said cause, will
offer ut public sale, on the premises. being
On the property Of said company,at Catoctin
Furnace, about 8 miles south from Thur
mont, on the W. M. r. 4, and IL mi'es
north from Frederick In Frederick county,
Maryland, on
Monday, February 10, 1906.
Mt the hour OF O'Clock p. M all the person
al property now In the possession OF said
Bankruptcy Trustees. and consisting of the
following articles:
ABOUT II 900 FEET
Of yellow pine siding and flooring,
IOU FINE DNlCh,
new elevator for washer with geer wheels
1900 CYPRESS SHINGLES,
one. half ION fire clay, about 10 tons of scrap
iron,
1000 FEET OAK LUMBER,
bar iron, bar steel. h. p. upright engine,
wire screens. work benches, patterns, 6 iron
trucks, platform scales, furnace bell and tx'
lures, 10 ore and stone buggics 10 CT Ike bug.
giles,
800 TONS IRON ORE,
100 pcrchcs lime stone, steel drills. chains'
water breast for furnace, pnion wheel
sledge, forks, cindcr breasts, boiler pire
pump, IA end dump cars,
4OFFICE DESKS,
g of them rolling top) par laboratory scales,
laboratory outfit, large and complete lot of
blacksmith tools, anvlls. melting ladies, ham
mers, vices, bellows. drills, wagon scales,
saws, corn barrels, truss hoops, cart gears,
oil tanks, onc.h half bbl. cylinder oil, paint,
oil barrels, grease, black oil, sulphuric acid,
MULES,
brides, collars, bretchbands, horse gears OF
various kinds, four horse wagon, carts,
iron safe, 3 show cases. counter, scales. l
tank, platform scales. 2 clocks, lamps. letter
file, letter press, revolving chairs, coal stoves,
table, 10 blankets, standard pyromeer,
betting, II single bcdsteads, lot house logs,
1000 railroad cross ties steam pump.
BARNHART IMPROVED STYLE "A'
II YARDS, STEAM SHOVEL
with latest improvements, made by Marion
Steam Shovel Co.,
2DINKEY LOCOMOTIVE
engines, IA side dump cars, lorges, picks.
shovels,
lore GIG and WASHER
complies, made by McLanahan Stone Ma
chine Company, and many other articles to"
numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE, on all sums of $50 and
under, CASH; on all sums oyer $50 the pur-
chaser may give promissory note, with an
approved surety to satisfaction of Trustees,
for six months, and bearing interest from
day of sale; or all cash at the option of the
purchaser.
LIB KEENE CLAG0ETT,
100 E. Lexington st.. Baltimore, Md,
JACOB ROHRBACK,
Frederick, Md,
CHARLES c. WATERS,
Frederick, Nd,
Trustees in Bankruptcy.
G. ANDRADE, Jr,
Whitehall Bldg,
II Battery Place, New York,
J.KEMP BARTLETT.
100 E. Lexington St, Baltimore, Md.
Attorneys for Trustees.
Iop II n
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
Road SllDeryieOrs.

The following have been appointed road
supervisors tor Mechanicstown district:
Josiah E. Wilhide, George Baker, Mar
shall A. Gaugh, John s. Fraley, George W.
Miller, John G. Forney, Adam r. Zentz, w.
L. H. Zentz and W. N. Wilhide
Ooe Minute Cough Cure contains not On
atom of auy harmful drug, and It has been
curing coughs, colds, Group and whoopins
cough 30 long that it has proven ITSELF to be
a tried and true friend to the many who use.
No need 10 fear Of your children choking
from Group with One Minute Cough Cure
handy Sold BY DIR. Jas. x. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by DR.
Waters, knocks a cold out in jidy. Try 1t.
feb 4tf.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
SlLE Or Rial ESTATE.

OI AAA W AS~4AA LIN = = = nv
The undersigned as sole heir ut law of
Cecilia S,anshury, offers at private sale all
THAT LITTLE FARM
containing
TWENTY.FOUR ACRES
of land. more or less, and which is improved
with comfortable
aSTORY DWELLING HOUSE,
barn and other outpuildings. There is q
never failiug well of splendid water Oh the
premises. There is all abundance Of fruit of
different VARIETIES, such as apples, peaches,
pears, grapes. cherries, etc.
This land is situated about one mile and a
half north of Thurmont, near Apples Church
and adjoins the lands of John Stoner, Frank
Roddy, j. Wesley Crecger and others.
TERMS: Satisfactory terms will be made
with the purchaser, which will be made
known on application to the undersigned.
dec. 14tf CATHERINE J. CROFT.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-02-01
February 10. 1909,

beginning at the hour Of IL O'clock, noon. all
the real estate of which the Blue Mountain
Iron and Steel Co. of Baltimore City, was
seized and possessed a, the time OF the filing
of the Petition in Bankruptcy againts II. and
which has come into the possession Of said
trustees.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-08-09
BAD TRAIN WRECK IN NEW YORK
Landslide Causes Locomotive to Turn
Turtle and Roll Into River.

Fishkill Landing. N. Y Pacific
express train No. 81 of the New
York Central, which left New
York at 1882 o'clock Sunday night,
was wrecked shortly before midnight
a short distance above Chelsea, and II
miles below Poughkeepsie by running
into landslide which had been swept
down from a high embankment by a
terrific rainstorm in the afternoon
The engine of the flyer was thrown
from the rails and plunged into the
river. Fireman Mills was killed out.
right and Engineer Edward Wells was
so badly injured that he will die.
The locomotive turned turtle and
rolled into the river
Fifteen passengers were seriously
injured and score of others received
minor hurts.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-08-09
SHORT SHIFT FOR NEGRO FIEND
Quick Trial, Conviction and Hanging
for Assaulter of Woman.

Mayfeld, Ky.-The hanging of
Allen Mathis, the negro who GRIM
inally assaulted Miss Ethel McClain
last Wednesday, July %, took place
at eight o'clock Tuesday night in a
legal manner in the yard of the county
Jail. 1t was only SO minutes from the
time the jury was sworn in until the
negro was pronounced dead. Mathis
arrived here at GAO Tuesday night
in charge of Deputy Sheriffs Oscar FL
more and John Galloway, and the mil
itary company of Hopkinsville. The
local military met the train and the
negro was marched to the courthouse.
Mathis was carried upstairs in the
big courtroom before Judge Bugg, who
was in readiness, and at 7:15 o'clock
the jury had been selected and sworn
in.
The court appointed w. s. Foy, one
of the local attorneys, to represent the
defendant, and after minute or two
of consultation it was agreed that
Mathis should plead guilty.
The jurors were ordered to their
room and, after being out 20 minutes,
they returned a verdict of guilty, fix
ing punishment at death.