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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
Four Negroes Concerned
in Killing of Beacham.
BOHANNON Is IN JAIL
:Tthcr n Man answering IIi- De-
--ripfian l. I.ciug IlCII ut Roam
okt-N alrant~ Issued fer tlle.
.Arre~ Of Three ofltcr

4, lNpI:IN

Green be.n. > a.. August -
sherin Jordan ava notified late tins
afternoon that "a negro an ve-lug per
.fsctIy the description of Frank B0-
harmon, who murter-l Foreman
EeachaGl. near Jamestown. Monday.
was arrested and MAS being held III
Roanoke. "a. An Officer II Winston.
3 no had arrested the negro "A number
Of times. mas been ent 10 Identify AMI
oring hum back
Furtha- Investigation into the mus-
Ger ~ the double tracking force fore
man, by the discharged negro en-
ptoye. frank ~BohauHon. makes the
,ilnHe a deliberately planned one. III
when several negroes are implicated.
from the reckless manner IN WnIen
Eohanaon, half drunk, held up the
foreman Just before dinner in the
lniGst OF a group OF negro workbench
and emptied botn loads ii a shot gun
INTO HIM. it had been supposed that
tn" negro imply Killed the man IL
Igfatify his craZed thirst for vengeance
Tor n wing been discharged from the
working crew the day before. 1t now
develops that ON Monday night, Eo-
harmon and three negroes in the
lneighborhood. had gone II the camp
and raised suCh a row that they were
driven away under orders from Fore
man BeaCham, that early on Tuesday
morning. Rohannon ana the other
three negroes came 10 Greensboro and
from the Southside Hardware Com
pany purchased u cheap double bar
relied shot CUR, declaring they only
cared for a gun that would shoot twice
to kill a COW They also purchased
a small amoun Of ammunition. THIS
was the gun used four hours later b.
Bohannon in killing Hcacham.
a 49, Il -
by a circuitous route. drove Bohannon
in his buggy to a point mean Greens-
borO where he made his WaV tOWardS
DanNille, While officers were searching
for him in the direction of Winston.
Warrants nave been Issued for the
three negroes, charging them with
conspiracy to murder. and IN 9 ficer
has gone to their homes neac James
town to arrest them. one of the par
ties is Il Well known negro. possessed
of considerable property. While an
other is his son.
There are already three negroes in
Jail under indictments for conspiracy
to murder a policeman here. and the
murder of one of their own Number
Mark Cotton. instead. In his ante
mortem statement, Cotton told all
about the plan made for him to get
the policeman in the trap. but Nhen
the negroes shot. Cotton got the load
instead Of the policeman.
These deliberate conspiracies to
murder unsuspecting White men by
negro criminals, and the successful
execution OF the one this week. Is
causing no end of speculation as =
what MAY BE- the result. should Be-
harmon be caught. With the three to
be brought here tonight. there would
then be seven alleged deliberate negro
Imurderers in the jail. Ii is doubtful
whether il would be strong enough to
hold ~thcm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
TIE ARREST OF BOHANNON.
Authorities of Roanoke Wire For
Wan to Ccm, and Identity Him.

Especial to News and Observer
Winston-SaIcm. \. c.. August ~
negro supposed to be Frank Bohannon
accused of killing Foreman Bs1chanl
of the Southern Railway force near
jamestown Tuesday. was arrested IN
Roanoke today. Deputy Sheriff cofel
received a telegram this afternoon
from f. J. Baldwin, Of the Baldwin
detective force of Roanoke. in which
the latter says: Have wired Chief OF
Police of High Poin to send man here
quick to identify man just arrested
supposed to be wanted for killing white
mar near High Point.
Later Deputy Cofer talked with the
Roanoke officer over the long-distance
phone. and the information obtained
convinced the local officers that the
negro in custody is Bohannon.
Deputy Golfer viii go to Roanoke to-
morrow to identify him.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

association, Bible and mission study
rooms, Headquarters of the athletic
association and the editorial rooms Of
The publications Of the literary Socie-
ties and Of the College Weekly, the
Tar Heel
Although the building is yet I'M
furnished and not panied OF the in
terror, and although the policy of the
construction is 10 aVOid going in debt,
it IS expected to OMEN the building for
use at the beginning of the fail term
and to install Il heating apparatus by
the time the weather becomes cold
enough to require its use. Later on
the rooms in the third story of the
building will be fitted un as dormi-
tories, possibly for needy students
Mr.. Harper. who as a student at
the University at the time the plans
tor erecting the building we're under
consideration participated in the
work, spoke enthusiastically of the
association and religious effort
generally at the University. The Y.
VI. {. A., he said, is to be conducted
on he lines Of q permanent and pro
GressiVe institution. Although its inn
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

New YORK. league Club seems To Ifnse
Cast Its cold Before swim.
lEN thn A..anLnt.l- L.

New York. Aug. 3-1Cy" seymour.
the centernelder for Whose r.,a-
the New YORK League club pafl sta-
300. recently. to the Cincinnati CLUB.
and who har been playing with tb'
local team for some time. refused g.,
don a uniform here today iu tho g4mr
against st. Louis at tho polo grounds
seymour claims hat he IS euuttat
a share Of the money paid by iii"
New York management to Ciu.iHHt j
for his release. and until this is d. e.
he says he Will not pltl longer Ht't
the New York nor any other club
The management Of tho local club
cannot DO anything in the case, as they
have nothing To say - To what ar
ranement or agreement the player
may have made with the Cincinnati
management.
The local club is chagrincd at the loss
of ScymOur's services inSt ON tine oNt
Of the series with the ChicuEo~. uhtrh
begins here tomorrow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
\ LEGISLATOR GIVEN A YEAR.
Convicted of Conspiracy to Dcfraud
the Government, he Goes to the
Panitentiary.
CRy The Associated Press

Portland, Oregon, Aug. 4.--Willard
n. Jones. member of the Oregon legis-
lature of 1908, a wealthy contractor
and timber dealer. today was" SEN
tancnd by Judge William II. Hunt,
I'm the United States Circuit court to
serve one years imprisonment n the
Federal p~enitentiary on McNeills
Island, and to pay a fine Of $4,000.
Tones was convicted OF conspiracy
to defraud the government
stevens Potter, q we'll known Portland
1,,y,nr who was tried and convicted
Jointly with Jones. was sentenced 10
Sarya elk months n the Multonomah
county iail and to pay a fine of $500.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

whose raised the fifteen thousand dol
Itr& necessary for its completion BY
general private subscriptions. the pres
ent county superintendent .Of Wake,
Mr.. 4. +. judd having done more
tA@n il other II man to raise the
necessary funds. For this reason the
building which is a handsome Orna-
ment to the campus being placed just
bet Ween he space between the South
and the Gjrrard buildings though
South of them, holds n special Signi1i-
canoe and interest with the students
generally.
Although the buildings which was
completed early in the summer is not
yet furnished. Mr.. A. +. Jackson. of
The MediCal Department Of the Uni
EeISitN who has been raising subscribe
Tons in the western part of the State,
has met with such success thai there
have been ordered for the building
$500 worth of the heavy oak mis-
sion" furniture, With which the lobby,
the University reading rooms and the
same rOOmS VII! be fitted.
The chapel, which is a large me
stored wing extended from the south
end of the building is not yet furn-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

ished and subscriptions for this 9ul-
pose have vet - Do raised.
Although tile bror.rtr .f the. N
=. ,. association. the new building Fvill
=" closely identified Win inc l|nI.ar-
s'tE life The ground rs9Y lobby and
rooms viii be for tho us- If all the
AludeHts' the reading rooms noW a
part OF the llblart. .-,reunvfnZ tha.
rooms on the left of the eniluncc ana
me ltght hand rooms being devoted
1" games and fitted up Tor the pur-
poses Of a University club or lpung-
ing room. pn the second story wiz
BE III" Df"cs of h secretary IF the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
MODEL UNIVERSITY Y. M. {. A.
New Fifteen Thousand Dollar Building, Monument to
Students Religious Interest, Now Completed.

M. r. NJ. Harper. a Young North
...IaIiujan. who graduated at The Uni
,r-Itt and has since bee studying for
4e@r"e at Yale, was in Raleigh last
aeE in tie interests of the Iuterna-
anal Committee Of the y. n. =. \.
EH -p"cial reference to the college
.sE ~ TIN" association and in the
~.esreta OF the NV Y. NJ. {. \. build
s hich is mo-" completed and await
furnishing at the University.
.Hr new building, which is built OF
.H E and is three stories Eisn wac N
D.. alt of the activity and determine
..u IF students at the Univ ersity
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

(Bv the Associated Press.D

TTIV TTV NSS0TTTT|T TTT---T
New York. August 3.-Thrcc aEo
ties. a THIRD choice. and two long
shots divided the money at Brighton
Beach today. The track was still
heavy. Angler in winning the handl-
cap. fourth race. at 4 mile u a fur
long. scored his sixth straight victory.
Angler. after being rated behind sailor
Boy to the -stretch. drew away and
won handily by three-quartcT- Of q
length
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
TROOPS At CHICK AMAUG9.
Time of First Contingent Expires.
Third North Carolina Among
Those Who'll Take Their
Places.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga. Tenn. Aug. 4.-The
nrst arrivals of National Guards At
Chlckamuga National Park encamp-
ment nave served their time and de-
parted. h Seventy-first Virginia.
lhlrd South Carolina, and Second Ala
baila We're paid off. Their places are
70 De taken by the first Georgia, First
South Carolina. Third North Carolina
reglment, and 4 battalion from Miss
iSSippi.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
Bryan at Milan.

Milan. Aug. 5.-William j. Bryan
TODAY visited the international EXPO
sition here. He leaves Milan tonlSht
fnr Venice where he will meet AmDas-
ga White.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07

WOrkncn Of Moscow Killed by DAna-
mite Prepared 10 Receive sol
dicr-.

~ - T"-|T
London. Aug. A dispatch to the
Evening standard from Moscow SAYS
that q number of W0rkmen there to-
day had prepared to receive win
bombs q detachment Of troops sent
against them when one of the bombs
was prematurely exploded by accident
and exploded other bombs. blowing
thirty Worlfmen 10 pieces and wound
ing many others. The soldiers were
nnininrel-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
Colonel BuIlitt, "the Beau Dead
CRv rho Associated Press.D

Louisville. Ky. Aug. 4-Col. CEth-
bert Bullitt, one Of the mos. widely
known K~entuckians. died TO-DAY - tne
OF 81. He was known q s a -tel'
beau and throughout hi~ life was tN-
.tremelv particular regarding His per
-Sonal a-ppearance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
THE IYREIY TRAGEDY.
1t Was EqualIed in Horror Only by the
Worley Murder In 1873.
Lexington Dispatch.)

The Lyerly murder was pronounced
on all hands to have been II of the
most horrible affairs hat ever took
place in North Carolina, and it was,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-07
Two Killed and One Fa-
tally Injured.

(By the Associated Press.)

VermilliOn, Ohio, Aug. An 4
htad-On collision between two pas
senger car on the Lake Shore cleo
tric road this afternoon, two people
were killed outright, a third was ia
tally injured, while probably a score
or more We're injured, several seri-
ouSly. The ~WestbOund Lake Shore
electric limited crashed into the regu-
late No. II, e~astbound, three miles,
west of here and the limited was
te~leScoped more than half way
through it's length by the westbound
car. Both We're running at a high
rate Of speed and the two cars met
at a curve. About eighty persons
comprised the passenger list of the
two cars. The collision is said to
have been caused by a misunder-
standing of orders. The injured Werr
removed to a hospital in Lorraine.
The dead:
". ID. Moody. Beach Park, Ohio,
mOtOrman on limited.
Fred Smiley. %, of Lima, Ohio.
The fatally injured: James Yerrick,
Great Western Oil Company, Milan,
ohio. ~cOncussiOn of the brain.
Most of the injured are residents OF
'IeVeland or Lima.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Messrs. Wiley, Stout, Green, Graves
and Asquith, who went to Denver Thurs
day to participate in the military shoot
were not as successful az usual. G. q.
Wiley proved to be the only maksman 10
the bunch. He made the high scores in
the team shoot and fully convinced the
others that he was In class by himself.
In tho re.entry the gentlemen were more
successful than they were in the team
shoot, and won prizes. G. E. Wiley won
an elegant piano stool, DR.. Asquith a
pair Of $500 shoes, w. s. Green $500
worth OF dry goods and Ray Stout q
years subscription to an eastern sport.
ing journal, containing department un.
der the head Of "How to Shoot in Q
Team Match" Mr.. Stout feels that he
can read the magazine with interest and
profit.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Only judges Of the district and su.
preme courts are authorized to natural
ize citizens under the provisions OF the
new law passed by the last congress.
This work, in Gilpin in particular swell.
ed the fees Of the county Judge consid-
cradle and placed him in a position to
do much effective campaigning for his
party among the foreign element in cleo.
tion times. OF course, this isn't saying
that he did.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

A very important meeting Of the city
council will be held this evening. The
sewer matter is to be brought up for
final action and the system will either
be constructed or the proposition will be
dropped. A large majority of the prop.
erty holders Of the district have signed
the agreement and are willing to stand
their share of the expense Of the laying
OF the big main. There seems to be very
little doubt now about the construction
OF the sewer.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

In the tie shoot held at the Thomas &
Sweeney gallery on Main street Mon
day evening, W. S. Green made score
OF 2l against Chas. Harms who shot II,
and was awarded the "Baby Marlin"
rifle, which had been offered as prize.
Last week in shooting for the prize
Green and Harms both shot % out of a
possible 30. Thomas & Sweeney now
offer prize of LAX diamond ring, the
contest to close on the 18th of this
month.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

A full set Of couplings has been or.
dered by the city for the use OF the fire.
department.; also two new nozzles. The
nozzles are the very latest equipment In
vented for the use Of fremep. They are
OF the celebrated Anderson make and
were given a thorough test on Main
street Saturday evening, before an order
was placed. Besides throwing straight
stream OF wonderful force, the arrange.
ment Of the contrivance is such that a
spray ten feet in diameter is thrown sew.
eral inches back Of the mouth OF the
nozzle and prevents fire and smoke reach
ing the nozzlemen.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

A. Rachofsky and the clerks of the
New York store went to James Peak Sat
urday night. They left here at about
zine o'clock in large band wagon drawn
by four horses and travelled almost the
entire night. They reached the peak in
the morning in time to enjoy the grand.
eur Of the sunrise and panoramic view
Of the surrounding country for miles.
The party was we'll supplied with ediblee
and literally "had a picnic" They re.
turned Sunday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

On the 3rd Of next month Labor day.
the Elks will give a picnic at City
ranch. The committee having the affair
in charge will soon commence work
OF getting the grounds in proper shape.
A dancing pavilion will be constructed,
dancing will be among the amusements.
The sports will consist OF burro races,
foot races and other athletic games for
which liberal prizes will be offered.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09
in RUSSELL GULCH

The local base ball players are out for
blood now days. They have issued a
challenge to the Nevadaville team for a
game OF ball, to be played on some
ground that neither team is familiar
with, for side bet Of anywhere from
$50 to 800, and then there are some pri-
vate parties who say they want to come
in on the deal, with little extra money.
Here is good chance for the Nevada
team if they are fast enough to take the
money.
VIM Bockfinger left yesterday morn
ing for the valley on short visit.
An extra large party, consisting Of
good percentage Of the ladies and child.
rem living in the gulch. left yesterday
morning for the flats below Russell
where they had picnic. the favorite
pastime Of the local public.
G. A. Wagner returned from business
visit to the valley Tuesday afternoon.
He was accompanied by his wife's sister,
Miss Stella wagner, who will visit here
for some time.
DR.. Fouts left for Denver last Satur.
day to attend to some business matters,
although he combined pleasure with
business and took in the town after.
wards. He returned again Monday.
Miss Florence Quintrall, one Of the
popular stenographers Of the Telephone
company at Fort Collins, arrived in the
city Monday on visit to her folks. She
was accompanied here by her two friends
Of that place, the Misses Alice and
Gretchen Stickfort, who will visit here
for week or two.
The Misses Barbera and Susie Shaef.
fer left Tuesday morning for visit to
Denver.
A large number Of the local talent of
Russell Gulch went to Nevada last Sat.
urday evening and presented very
meritorious play at Cannon's hall, 60
every one who attended the same say.
All OF them should be congratulated on
the fine manner in which II was pro.
duced.
MISS Iheodosia Wall is up from Idaho
Springs visiting with Grandma Lewis
for a spell.
=. P. Thomas returned from visit to
the valley Monday. He didn't 60 down
with shipment Of ore as usual, but for
no other reason than to visit few days
with old chums.
There will be an invitation dance given
at Zancanella hall next Saturday night
In honor OF the Misses Stickforts, who
are visiting with the Quintrall family.
Miss Grace Pascoe left last Friday for
q visit to her sister at Rollinsville.
Dance at Zancanella hall Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

North Table mountain continues to
slide toward Clear creek and as result
trains entering this city have been late
the last few days. Saturday evening the
passenger didn't arrive until about nine
o'clock. 1t is to be hoped that this de.
feet in the roadbed Of the G. & s. will
soon be remedied. The train service
into this city is too limited as it is, with
out interference such as the North Ia.
BILE slide.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

James Rule, q resident OF Third High
street. was painfully injured Monday
noon. He was digging hole in the
yard, using pick, when he made mis-.
strike and ran the point Of the pick
through his foot. An ugly wound was
made. DR.. Asquith does not think blood
poisoning will result. 1t will be several
weeks before the injured man will be
able to be about. At the time Mr.. Rule
met with the accident his family was
visiting In Denver and had gone down
with the intention Of staying for visit
OF some length. Fortunately, though,
they decided to return home the after.
noon Of the accident, having not the
slightest idea that Mr.. Rule was injured
until they reached home.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09
New cabbage at Hawley's.

Announcements were received last
week Of the marriage OF s. v. Newell, OF
Bullfrog, New, to Mrs. Cora Hutchinson
Moore, Of this county, which occurred
on the Both Of July. They will make
their home in Bullfrog. The many
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Newell in this
city and vicinity wish them much hap
piness and extend congratulations.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09
Finest canteloupes and water melons
in town at Hawley's. SO

During vacation the school buildings
have been undergoing repairs, the plumb
ing improved, new floors placed where
needed and the wood work in the rooms
painted. The buildings will be in first
class condition by the end of this month
for the commencement Of the fall term
of school
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

The special meetings being held at
the Methodist church are increasing in
interest. Evangelist Smith is giving
satisfaction. His daughter is a most
pleasing singer. The chorus OF % voices
is furnishing splendid music.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

The High Streets and Caseys played a
game of base ball at City park last Sat
urday when the High Streets won by
the score OF 20 to 8. Batteries for High
Streets, Lewis C, Campbell p; for Caseys,
Mccoy C, Memo p. Mascots, Henley and
Boggio.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Fred Warwick, who was injured in a
fall in Denver two weeks ago is getting
along nicely, 80 Fred Ballard stated yes.
terday upon his arrival in the city from
a visit to the sick man. He stated that
Warwick would be able to leave the hos
pital, carrying his broken arm in sling.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

L. G. Swaggard, who has been engaged
by the school board to act as superin-
tendent, with his family, is in the city.
They are looking for suitable house in
which to live. Prof. Swaggard halls
from Boise, Ida, and comes to this city
we'll recommended as an instructor.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09
Carpets, rugs, linoleums. at Anderson's

Rev. r. II. Forester has had q tele.
phone placed in his residence black
1913. This will prove quite convenience
to young couples desiring the minister's
services in "splicing knots' and will be
handy for anyone having any business
with the reverend gentleman.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Wanted-District managers to post
signs, advertise and distribute samples
Salary $500 weekly, $500 per day for
expenses. State age and present em.
ployment. Ideal Shear Co., 80 Randolph
st., Chic~go.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Wanted-10 men in each state to
travel, post signs, advertise and leave
g. pies Of our goods. Salary $500
pet onth. $500 per day for expenses.
Roya supply Co., Dept W., Chicago, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Don't use wire and nails trying to keep
your harness together. There is no me-
cessity for it, The Gilpin harness shop
will make any repairs needed and do it
in first-class manner for very little
money.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Born-In Central City, August 5th, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Condito Enama, twin girls
DR.. Richmond is in attendance. An in.
teresting feature of the above is that
Aug. 9TH way the mothers birthday.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

A cranky, unsusceptible editor perpe-
trates this: TOO many girls wear short
sleeves who do not look to the condition
of their elbow caps, which look like a
piece of bark"
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

1t was reported here this week that
another electric company was planning
to invade this field and that surveyors
were running lines from the north
through Gilpin into Clear Creek county.
A gentleman who is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with electric matters states that
one Of the big Clear Creek electric CON-
panies had already contracted for an
electric supply for lights and power in
the two counties.-Idaho Springs Ga
zette.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

For information Of any character sd.
dress The Information Information Blu.
reau, (a) Central City, Colorado. VIM.
b. Hoerner, Manager.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Yesterdays. game between the Gro.
cers-Butchers and Dry Goods Druggists
resulted in a victory for the latter, the
score being 18 to II. Score.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Wire your house and use electric
ights-cheaper than oil and absolutely
free from danger.
The Gilpin L. b. & P. Go. J
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Do 1t nowl Whats Install electric
lights in your residence. The price per
month is very reasonable. Ask Mana.
ger Stout about 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1906-08-09

Make your harness look like new by
having 1t cleaned at the Gilpin harness
shop on Lawrence street.