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Evening journal., 1907-05-18
PITIFUL SCENE AT
THE WHIPPING POST
Young Adam Ward Begged Warden Meserve
to Be MerCifuI--EngIsh Soldier
FIogged

But the prisoner was again fastened to
the post and the remaining lashes ad-
ministered. As he walked to the tunnel
door he turned to the crowd and exclaim-
ed: "rhats fierce boys"
Wards back presented ptful appear
ance when the ordeal was finished. blood
coming from scores Of the wells and
bruises caused on his tender flesh.
Morris, the colored man who was con-
victed with Ward took his medicine CONF
paratively well until the fifteenth fan Of
the lash but from that time ON untl the
fortieth, he groaned and squ.rmei.
AS an indication Of what mil ta-y dis
cipline can train a man TO bear, John
Cameron said TO have been a soldier Ia
the English Army. walked 10 the n
with. folded arms and head erect. He
stood the ten lashes given him. he hav-
ing been convicted of larceny, without so
much as the quivcr Of an eyelash. When
the ordeal was over he again folded his
arms across his chest and with an about
face movement walked deliberately back
to prison.
In all there We're nine pilhphvi9 VIM
ped William e. Conway received 20 lashes
for house-breaking; Harry cahah.
lashes for larceny and Joseph Corhitt'
Fred stookley. Martin Wilson and Charles
Kelley each got ten lashes for similar Of
lenses OF the nine whipped six were
white men. Conway will have to serv'
seven years for his ofense while fh'
terms of the other prisoners are from si'
months to one year.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
.COLORED MEN ASK
FOR SQUARE DEAL"

A mass meeting attended by about
1000 persons. nearly all colored, was
held under the auspices of the Constitu-
tional League in the Opera House last
night. II was a gathering In the inter-
ests of the negro race, and the speak
ers advocated a square deal' and JUS
tice for the colored man.
city Solicitor S. ID. Townsend, made
the opening remarks, and introduced
John r. Mulholland, Of New York. He
spoke against the disfranchising Of ne
groes and Of the alleged violations of
the Federal Constitution in that re-
spect.
George E. White, colored, Of Philadel-
phia. who is a former congressman
from North Carolina, and A. B. Humpn-
rey also spoke. They referred to the
discharge of negro soldiers at Browns
vile. and demanded justice. The last
speaker said that If redress could not
be had from the Supreme Court then
the Constitutional League would urge
the election Of a President who would
select men for the Supreme bench who
would see that all citizens get their
constitutional rights
Resolutions were adopted expressing
appreciation OF the Brownsville invesu-
CATION into the action Of negro soldiers
and gratitude TO Senator ]. B. Foraker
of Ohio. for his efforts in behalf OF the
"blaclx battalion" The resolutions also
demand that the dominant political
party enact legislation to prohibit dis
reimbursement Of negroes. and urge an
citizens. regardless Of party. TO oppose
the political advancement Of any per-
SON who favors the notification OF the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments
or who has sanctioned unlawful DIS
franchisement In the South, or who mas
been party to fasten without triai lne
brownsville crime upon the black pat
TALON and through them upon the en-
tire race"
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
COUPLE WAS
TOO YOUNG
Wanted Marriage License
Mag Strate BrOman Re-
fused to Issue One

Magistrate Lawrence J. Broman re-
fused to issue a marriage license to-day
to Philadelphia couple because Of the
youth Of the pair. The boy gave his
age as 10 years, and would-be bride
was several years younger than him.
They left Mr.. Broman's Office crest
fallen, and whether they obtained the
license elsewhere could not be learned,
but it is Thought that discouraged by
the failure Of their arst attempt they
Immediately returned 10 Philadelphia.
They did not give their names.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
oHeers TO Elect Chaplain.

Commissioned officers of the organ-
lied Militia OF Delaware viii shortly
hold an election TO an the vacancy In
the rank of chaplain % the regiment,
caused by the death Of the Rev. f.
NJ Munson. The Rev. George l.. or.
pastor Of St. Johns r. c. Church, at
Newark, has been spoken OF as a
possible successor to DR.. Munson
Father OFT has always been closely
identified with the militia, and at
every summer encampment has visit
ed the men and frequently spent sew
eral nights i'm camp with them.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
" Don't be
a Quitter p"

If there is one enterprise on earth
that a "quitter" should leave severely
alone II is advertising. To make a
success of advertising one must be pre-
pared to stick like a barnaele on a
boats bottom. He should know before
he begins that he must spend money
lots of It. He should also know
that he cannot hope TO reap results
commensurate with his expenditure
early in the game. ADVERTISING
DON'T JERK. IT PULLS" 1t begins
very gently at first. but the pull is
steady. 1t increases day by day and
Year by year until it exerts an ir-
resistible power.
The Journal is the hest medium for
shs Wilmington merchant because it
reaches the most people and at time
when they have the time and In
riination to read 1t costs less, too,
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
PRICE OF MILK
REMAINS THE SAME

The price Of milk for June was fixed at
a meeting Of the Milk Producers Asso-
ciation held at noon to-day at the Bulls
Head Hotel. The price win be 3ls cents a
quart. liquid measure, the same rate as
last month. No increase will be made un-
I'll the product becomes scarcer.
on the third Saturday in June the assoc
clation will elect officers and the follow
ing nominations were made to-day: For
president, James Comfy, Jr., p. O., Booth-
wyn; ice-president. j. A. Weldin. Blue
Ball; corresponding secretary, c. p.
Dokey. Stanton; financial secretary, Dr.
A. T. Neal, experiment station. Newark;
treasurer, r. L. Baldwin, Holly Oak.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
WANTED TO Die;
CHANGED Mind
" mn Hangs Herself and
Then ut throat Sever
ing ths Rope

First she wanted TO die and then she
decided it was better TO live after all, but
her resolve came almost too late and as
"a result Of ner experience, she is suffer-
ing from a stretched and cut throat
The woman is Mrs. Fannie Welch OF
No. 17l5 West Fifth street She decided TO
hang herself late yesterday afternoon,
but when the rope began TO tighten and
shut off her wind. she seized knife and
frantically hacked at the rope, which
finally parted, but not before she had
cut deep cash in her throat.
The womans husband returning from
work found his wife slowly bleeding to
death and he quickly summoned a physi-
clan and her life was saved. No reason is
assigned for the woman's action as she
has a comfortable home.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
TO BE
CALLED "DELAWARE"
Representative Hiram R. Burton Secures Secre-
tary MetCaIPS Final Consent to Naming
Monster BatteShip Alter This State
By our own wire. Publishers Press.

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Secretary
of the Nevy Metcalf has decided to
name one of the two blk 10000 ton bat
tleshlps, to be built after the Dread
naught type, Delaware" after the
State of that name. This leaves only
Utah and North Dakota that have not
now got ships bearing their names.
The cruiser New York may be named
Troy Schenectady Rochester, 6Sra-
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
THINKS BLACK HAND
IS AFTER HIM

Joseph Taradino. a shoemaker OF No
7l9 Tatnal street. has turned over to
the police several threatening letters
which he has received lately. warning
him that If he did not send the writer
money harm would befall him. He 's
TO gil e the money TO an old man who
he must meet at a certain time and at
a certain place.
Though Taradinoo is thoroughly
alarmed over the threats. and believes
he is the victim Of the BLACK Hand
the police do not give the matter much
concern. Chief Black said to-day that
no such society as the BLACK Hand
exists here
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
FOR Pc, .NENTSECRETARY
Rapid Growth Of Board Of Trade Re-
quires This.

At the next meeting Of the Board
Of Trade the matter of selecting a
permanent secretary Tor the body will
be discussed. Already the work OF the
board is laborious and requires much
time. The board has n membership
of 555. but the membership committee
is working hard TO increase il to 600
before the next meeting. The board
Is now entitled TO two representatives
In the National Board OF Trade.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
MRS. POWELL IS
MORE COMMENTED

Mrs. Mary A. Powell. sentenced to
life Imprisonment for the murder of
Essie Albin. is fer more contented with
her life in the county workhOuse than
she was while confined in the Kent
county Jail at Dover.
When the woman first arrived at
Grecnbank her health was greatly
broken down. and scarcely a morsel OF
food passed her lips for several days.
Now. however, she has regained her
appetite and is as cheerful as can be
expected under the circumstances
Both Warden and Mrs. Meserve have
taken a great interest in the lone
woman prisoner. who has been put to
work to learn the art Of cloth trim
ming
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
DRAW ANOTHER
JURY ON MONDAY

J. wilkins cooch, one Of the New Cas-
tie County Jury Commissioners. was at
the Court House this morning arranging
to draw another petit jury panel on Mon
day. Under the present law petit jury
panels serve about two weeks.
The present panel was called on Mon
day and although another panel win am
swer early next week, the present jury
will do duty until Saturday Of next week.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18

cuse or Utica, there already being
cruisers named Buffalo, Albany and
Brooklyn. This would permit the nam
ing Of the other big ships after the Em-
pire State.
Representative Burton, Of Delaware,
is the man who secured Secretary Net
calfs final consent 10 the naming Of one
Of the big fighting monsters after the
second smallest State In the Union
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
BABY KISSES
PAPA In COURT
Man 'CCuSed by Wife But
Chi Loved Iiim--Rife
WOuI / Not Forgive

A babys kiss for her father and the
parents promise to support his wife
and child in the future failed to arouse
the sympathy OF Mrs. Bertha Waldron.
a comely young woman, who appeared
in General Sessions Court this morn
ing 10 prosecute her husband, Bernard
Waldron. for non-support AS a re-
suit Of Mrs. Waldron's refusal to for
give he must go back to prison until
such time as he is able to give bond
to pay his wife SIS a month. Being a
stranger here he may be unable to pro.
cure bond and therefore must languish
in jail for an indefinite. period.
The Waldons lived in Philadelphia
until the husband was compelled TO
leave that city to hunt for work. That
was six months ago. since when Mrs.
Waldron declared Waldron had not
supported her. She had him arrested
here
Rushed to the Father
Mrs. Waldron had her pretty five
year-old baby girl with her and at the
sight of her father, whom she had
not seen for six months. the baby
rushed into his arms md kissed him
repeatedly. After the court had order
ed Waldron imprisoned until he can
give bond guaranteeing support for his
family, father and baby again em-
hraced each other Waldron told the
court that he had not supported his
wife because he could rot get work.
After Waldron had been taken bacl,
to a cell his baby expressed a wish 10
see him again. The mother allowed
her To go, and another affecting scene
between the two followed. The mother
however, refused to forgive her hus-
, band.
Many Called to Bar
1t was "Desertion Day. i'm Criminal
Court and many recreant husbands
were before the bar. c. Ernest Barnes
a yong white man, who was defended
by Leonard e. Wales, was dismissed
after his wife had told the court that
her husband always gave her SIG Of his
SIS weekly earnings. II was disclosed
that the couple had three children
that Barnes was industrious and thai
the couple had disagreed over tride
the wife leaving the nome after IN,
trouble The court told Mrs. Barnes
who wore a gorgeous spring costume
that she must permit her husband t,
see his children.
Ward in Court Again
William C. Ward >, the Christians
hundred farmer, who was in court
several days ago for assault upon his
wife and was acquitted by the jury
of the charge, was present again thi.
morning TO answer for alleged non
support of his family. The case wen
over until next Saturday for trial.
The court ordered John Keepy {,
pay his wife s. a week, and the coupl,
left the room apparently happy one,
more
eBnjamin F. McVey agreed to pay
S12 a month toward the support o
his minor child.
Mrs. Samuel c. Grouse agreed {,
forgive her husband if he would
promise to stop using intoxicants
Grouse made the promise and accom-
panied his wife from the court room
William Hart gave bond TO pay s.
a month toward the support of hi.
| child.
Joseph Russell. a 55-year-old man
who has been in prison since last No
vember because of inability to giv'
bond was allowed to 90 upon hi.
promise to pay his wife So a month
James T. Franklin. whose appear
ance Indicated refinement, gave bono
to pay s12 a month toward the sup
port af his via and baby.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
Hiram Yeroer a Candidate

Hiram Yerger has announced himself
as a candidate for the Board Of Edu-
cation from the Third ward. The office
is now filled by James ID. Carter, who
will also be a candidate.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
Rennrt 81 VitaI statisties.

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth, OF
the Board Of Health, reported 25
deaths. "a births and 50 marriages this
week. For the corresponding period Of
last year. 22 deaths. is births and II
marriages were recorded.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18

Clerks and Carriers Examination.
on next Tuesday a Civil Service ex-
animation will be held at the Federal
Building here for clerks and carriers in
the Postohice Department There are
twenty-one applications for both clerks
and carriers
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
To Attend Moetinq.

John J. Cornell. OF Baltimore. a min
lister we'll known in the Society oi
Friends, expects to be at the meeting a.
Fourth and West streets tomorrow
rnarning At u o'clock.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
v. K. VANDERBILT, JR.. HERE
Passes Down the Delaware on Way to
jamestown Exposition.

William X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. accom-
panied by Mrs. Vanderbilt and William
Barton, passed down the Delaware
river yesterday in their steam yacht
Tarantula. on their way to the James
town Exposition.
They came by way of the Delaware
and Raritan Canal 10 Bordentown, and
proceeded to their destination by way
Of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
and Chesapeake Bay.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18
Vic MaiIed ThIs Paekaae7 Z

Whoever mailed the package address,
ed to Thomas McGinley, Innishoffin.
County Donegal Ireland should call at
the postohce. as it win not be deliv-
cred until is is posted according to the
rules. 1t must be mailed by parcel post,
so If the owner is anxious to have It
delivered, he should apply at the post
office at once.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18

Or. Bolton to Speak.
The Rev. II. w. Bolton will deliver
a Memorial Day address at Glassboro.
Evening journal., 1907-05-18

WEFA 7 n EILs
SHOWERS TO NIGHT.
SHOWERS AND WARMER SUM-
DAY.
Noon Temperature. -.....72 degrees
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-09-12

A card to Major G. w. Bynum
states that owing to a scare due
to several cases of smallpox in
Prentiss county the Emerln's
picnic to have been held in }oore-
vile Saturday has been l..acfin-
itely postponed.
The pastor of the First Baptist
church and a number of the
members are in attendance upon
the Tishomingo Baptist Associa-
ton this week at Baldwin. They
will return la time for services at
home next Sunday.
Meanwhile. cut down the
! weeds, or city authorities will
get you.
Just received, a beautiful line
of mating, rugs, ETC., at Ora
hams.
See Ganong brothers for paint
ing and paper hanging. Phone
219.
Remember when you buy school
books, you must pay cash for
them.
New line trunks, snit cases
and telescopes at Graham's.
Now is the time to place your
advertising for fall business.
Skirts and waists at reduced
prices, at Rubels.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-09-12
POLITELY PERSONAL.
!. A. Beatty is in Memphis.

L. A. Beatty isin Memphis.
Tom Dalton of Missouri is WIS.,
iting in the city.
D. P. Alexander and wife of
Mexico are visitors here.
Mrs. w. t. Mccain is visiting
IN La rdale this week.
Prof. Leake of Collierville.
Iexn., is at the Cox House.
Mrs. j. M. Cumby has return
ed from a visit to Bonneville,
Miss Georgia Winston has re-
turned from visit to Kossuth.
E. G. Campbell of Corinth
Drug Co., IS visiting in Memphis.
j. M. Boone, Frank Curlee and
Henry Price are visitors to Iuka
today.
Mrs. Jennie Fulton has return
ed from visit to relatives in
Tupelo.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richard
have returned from an extended
trip West.
Rev. Joe Ramsey of Jackson,
Tenn, is the guest of Rev. l..
M. Broyles.
Miss Louise Young of Minter
City is the guest of relatives and
friends here.
S. ]. Dalton of Bonneville was
in the city last night en- route to
Columbia, Mo.
Mrs. S. Seaton of Savannah,
Tenn, was the guest of the Cox
House last night.
Miss Keturah Lamberth left
this morning for several months
stay in Jackson, Tenn.
Little Miss Irene and Master
Logan Written are spending a
few days in Selmer, Tenn.
j. w. Doggett of Kossuth was
in the city today en- route to the
Baptist Association in Baldwin.
Mrs. Yettie Williams Wallace
of Starkville, after a visit in the
city, left today for a visit to
Rienzi.
Rev. W. L. Skinner and Miss
Norma Skinner of Texas are Wis
iting Mrs. P. G. Mathis during
her illness.
Misses Pearl Reid and May
Robertson of Iuka were in the
city today, en- route to the Bap-
fist Association at Baldwin.
DR.. G. M. hurry and Y,
who have been the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Brown, return.
ed this morning to their home in
Ripley.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-09-12
LOCAL SNAP SHOTS.

Haag's circus on the goth.
Cash is required for school
books.
Stove wood for sale at Creary
Lumber Co.
See our John B. Stetson hat.
c. S. Graham,
Toyland will be special treat
for the children, and a surprise
to the older folks.
Let us figure with you on a
range. We sell one of the best
made. J. A. McAmis, Hardw.
Toyland, the Musical Operetta
which comes to the Corinth opera
house Wednesday, Sept. IL, con-
tains more absolute musical hits
and novelties than any two shows
ever seen in your city.
For sale: Stove wood at Creary
Lumber Co. Phone 81.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23

Redtield Press: 1t is a matter OF
state pride that in Coe I. Crawford
our state has a governor whose ability
is recognized. 4 dispatch from Pierre
says that he has been invited by the
deep waterways convention and has
accepted an invitation to address 1t
at Memphis, Tenn, in company with
President Roosevelt. He will also
make several other addresses with the
president on the voyage down the
Mississippi next fall in company with
and as a member of the advisory board
making addresses at a mum ber of river
cities, the governors principal speech
will be given at Memphis.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23

Largest entry of stock ever gath
cred in the state.
Special rates of one fare for round
trip on all railroads.
Special trains have been arranged
for from Watertown, Pierre, Aber-
deem, Sioux Falls and Canton, Yank-
ton and Chamberlain via. Mitchell.
The agricultural exhibit alone will
surprise all as it will surpass that Of
any state in the union.
The Huron Commercial Club will
see that all are properly cared for. A
new lbs room hotel has recently been
opened to the public.
Fifty picked members Of the State
Militia will police the grounds under
Adjutant General Englesby.
The Fourth Regimental band of 30
pieces will furnish music the entire
week. Their dress and appearance
and class of music rendered will alone
be worth the time and expense Of yis-
iting the state fair.
The amusement program will be
the largest and best that has ever
been witnessed in the northwest. A
few of the features herein enumerat-
ed: Joe Joker, king of guideless har-
ness horses, races without driver, u 3p-
plies or sulky. The greatest and most
wonderful exhibition ever witnessed.
The three great Anestos, comedy,
triple bar bounding act. This is un-
doubtedly one of the best acts in the
business.
Delbaugh & Meyer in move lty act
consisting Of Roman rings and the
human elevator. This act at present
is playing the large eastern parks and
is brought to our fair under heavy
expense.
Lojett novelty aerial act, Pollard,
one of Americas greatest jugglers,
all of the above performers are world
renowned and stand alone in their
professions.
Cowboy relay race:
Running three miles each day for
four last days for purse of $3.50.
Rider changing horses at the end OF
each mile. This race will be extreme
ly sensational and one of the strong
entertainment features Of the fair.
The citizens of Huron have arrang-
ed for an evening entertainment on
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23
ROOSEVELT TO ACCEPT VOTE
Declared at Chicago That He
Told Governor Deneen SO.

Chicago, Aug. 16-According to a
story printed her this morning,
President Roosevelt is receptive
candidate to succeed himself. The
published story declares that Roose-
velt had conference with Governor
Deneen as to the probability of Illi-
nois sending a delegation instructed
for Taft to the national convention.
1t is said the following conversation
took place:
President Roosevelt-Will Illinois
be for Taft?
Governor Deneen-No. .....-....,l,,-s
President Why not?
Governor-We prefer someone else.
President Then to whom do you
refer? -n
Governor-His name is Roosevelt.
President-But I am not . candi-
date and have said so repeatedly.
Governor-Of course we know that.
But what would you do if the nation
al convention in your absence should
nominate you despite your expressed
wish?
President-No man, Governor De-
neen, is SO big that he can defy his
party.
1t is printed that Cannon, seeing
the trend of affairs political, will not
be a candidate seriously and that II
linois will send a delegation instruct
ed to vote solidly for Roosevelt. 1t is
declared that the plans of the Deneen
end of the republican party in Illinois
are to eliminate from consideration
everybody but the president.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23

the streets Of the city during the en-
tire week Of the fair, consisting Of five
big open air attractions, absolutely
without price. The principal streets
will be Illuminated with thousands OF
lights and will present a
most beautiful spectacle.
Don't forget the date, September
to l3, inclusive, begin to plan your
RIP to the South Dakota State Fair
now and make the week of Septem-
Der 9th week Of pleasure and sight
seeing.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23

f. j Custer, bal. on contract
for painting standpipe. -. $40 OF
F. j. Custer, painting AZ fire
plugs, each 25 cents ..... 10 sc
Hansen Glass and Paint Co..
Graphite. ....... ..... 3 Is
Petition for water main extension
from Grant street west on Maple Ave.
to Dakota street was read and referred
to water committee.
Light committee reported recon.
mending that one light be placed in
First Ward as petitioned for on Main
and Elder. Repp moved the adoption
of the light committees report,
seconded by Minis. On roll call the
vote was as follows: Brenner, Ovre,
Hansen. Minis, Redtield and Engen,
"yeS."
Council adjourned to meet Friday
August l6. 1907, at s: p. m.
W. G. GHMMILL,
Attest: Mayor
CHRIS SANDING,
Deputy City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23
1000 MEN AND WOMEN.

Wanted 1000 men and women to file
on the government land along the
new cost line of G. M. s. ST. Paul Ry.
For farther information address Coast
Line Land Co., Miles City, Montana,
OF w. Kennison, Gen. Manager, Can
tnn 6 n
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23
Sewing And Dressmaking.

| am prepared to do family sewing
or dressmaking, either at my home or
at the home of the party wanting the
work done. Residence at the home
of Mrs. e. Dahl.
Go. Miss Anna Jacobson.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-08-23

Just received the finest line of
pipes ever seen in Canton. Prices
surprisingly low. Becker's Cigar
Store.