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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
Six Men EntOmbed
When Earth CaVed In

wINsToNsALEM. ~ g.. Soy ~
sir uorkmen weFs killed and . uum-
bsf 81 othofs barely ESCAPED death
uhen 1000 cubic feei % earth caged
Dos and eni0mbed . construction i9fce
engaged in buildlnG concrete via-
auet AZ salem creek. soufh n Ibis
place. On ne 8oufhtoan6 railfoad a.
no s'eisct yesterday moFuinG The
dead
Lssao Ffsasiand. carnai B8iliug.
Cari nortschmidi Llsbbman ilppneT.
Alfred Lppnsr
Toe last named f0uf are Germans.
pho rsesafig cane here from NsN
Y0rt
Oscar Mis- u Norfolk. Va Ets
rlighiiy lniafsd
Ths men seFe 81 worh "a the foan-
aafioa far ~ tresfls abasmsat uhen
ths sarth. t0EeFiag fhirtT fest shove.
ssdasnly saFs4 bafyinT thfm beaeash
she hsayY ioaa hsseas voFk as
Immediately hssla vtes q seeoa4 eag-
lar occurred. eateklas . numtef ~
a. Feseaieg pRftF
Tasss ansF. b1seveF WeFs soea
troaxhs % ~ EsFfaee Tas ar9
te1r uas recovered viftin fhlFy
nisrias. as ~ 49, wfhie fse
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
sRowN-sRown.

.'' beautiful marriage was Wit
0y friends and relatives at
4 We Of the brides parents. Mr..
50 J. NJ. Brown. at 3 O'Clock
evening, Nov. nth. when
'l'sh'er Miss Mary Matilda
4, =, 'as given in marriage to Mr..
= = Brown OF Tampa. F1a.. Rev.
C'.'on Officiating.
!, ''on vas dressed IN a nice
que While the bride vas
n. ~, ..'a''i'pry in ShI,e.
80 j. Well-known and popu.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

lar, having been raised here, aud has
many friends who regret 70 lose her.
while the groom Is a popular young
man OF Tampa, where be holds a 20.
sition.
Alr and Mrs. Brown were 20 leave
Friday for their future home al Tam
pa. but we're delayed on account Of
the sad Illness Of the brides little
sister
Nay their lives be ever blessed Win
friends selected from the best
A FRIEND
Lotilevllls. Fla. Nov. ~. 1905.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

AZ ths Gould property. ~ ne Amsr
can Telsphoas arA TsiegFspA compa'
~. cane non HosioA ne aeguiai.
ton q ire wensa Chsa and 10
rseeui absorpsIoa q siHriei Bel Teis.
phons companies ~ yariosa parts -
ne eounlry Indicates tAai . hFFs
lncreans um ~ nats ln ths preset
eaDlsrHniios d ne pfpssus cougany.
a. Amsslosn TsisPScns 49, Tex
rsark c1nDssY.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
|ILLEY OFF TO MINES;
LEFT COMRADE in JAIL
ShG Dependent Over Failure to Escape Jail,
Accepts the Courts Sentence.

y, belng confined in the Putnam
I, iail in Palatka since they were
FOR murder Of Special Agent w.
g.Ias Of the Atlantic Coast Line
sIrA Springs, convicted, and SEN
y to life Imprisonment, ]. M.
Z, and D. NJ. Davidson have been
nied. Kelley having been sent to
State prison camps to begin his
snce.
hos begins another chapter In the
,y Of this crime and its subse-
:. Ineldents-a crime which has
acted the entire State Of Florida,
recount Of the prominence Of the
sered man, the manner in which
he was taken from the result
deadly gun fired from the dark,
he prominence which was given
n the proceedings following the
~ Of Kelley and Davidson.
bis story has been repeated
Egh the columns Of the State
80 often that there is doubtless
,fsOn Of readable age, especially
us section, who has not become
Mghly acquainted with the facts.
hei review Of the case may be
y however. as follows
Chapter I.
lale 10 the summer Of 1906, Special
aSe- seIlars of Tampa was sent to
, Springs by the Atlantic Coast
10 ferret out, If possible, a sys-
E Of Wholesale stealing OF goods
2 the box cars In the High Springs
- Sellars was ON duty only a
hours, when he was assaulted
a dark and secreted spot by
person or persons, who used a
gun as the deadly weapon which
the unfortunate officers life
Duptly The tragedy caused a
Z deal Of excitement at the time.
vas about q wear afterwards
Kelley was arrested charged with
hlIder in Jacksonville. and
gu to jail in this city.
Chapter u.
tAe next session OF the grand
o Alachua county an indictment
returned against d. N. Davidson
seeing him with the crime. Upon
--s OF this Indictment Davidson.
vas In High Springs. started to
'''i'e he alleged on the Wit
sand at the hearing. to sur
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
Western Union Telegraph
10. Goes Into New Hands

.. v 'OHN NOv. Tins eossrol
b -. - Uniou Teisrrnbh Con-.
! - yesterday 70 shs Ameri.
y -. - aad TslssrapA CON.
u !. GAG S'sp vas taksn 70
,..r-.,,' Eihs q ne telephone
~ -, 'o=paaiss luso = cor.
~ ~ "a. : 'api,allsasiou ~ nsar.
E'''.rs uslsu. 1s :.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
GLSerloH At nAwrHoss,
wss Hsie rsssasy 70 ostsrmlps ioe
aub.A District Gee.

Was Held fusaeeY 20 petsf0lna fof
agb-Hsad District see,
win = desire 70 create = aabFosd
district f0f fhs Hawthorn section ~
gefheF % Determine millags and
elect three foad trustees. me people
~ ne HaEthgFu section heii al eiec.
liob Tuesday. fhs result o. waieh has
nai yet ben feeeiyed here. elthoqgh
10 l. safe % ~ that the sleetioa eaF.
ned h fsFof % eFsatls q district
me psopls u Hawthorn sad vieiu-
NJ hass become Thoroughly afousea
over ne MATTER d GOOD roads. ~
they ere anri0as % ksep sgacs eta
otheg seeiions o. tas STATE aaf soua'
~. an6 "a fhis theY have ths hearty
eo0oefafi9a ~ ths Board - CouatT
c8mmiaaionegs asd eitizeua gsusfaiiY.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

render, but was intercepted at Para.
disc, FIVE miles north Of Gainesville,
by an officer, who placed him under
arrest. He was also brought to
Gainesville and placed in prison,
where he remained with Kelley until
the trial in Palatka, a change Of venue
having been granted and the case
transferred to Putnam county.
Chapter ~.
In the spring of the present year,
at special term called for the pur.
pose, Kelley and Davidson we're ar.
raigned, and after brilliant legal bat.
tie on both sides lasting about a week,
both defendants were found guilty, and
recommended to the mercy Of the
court, and were sentenced to life
imprisonment at hard labor. when an
appeal was taken, after the court had
refused to grant the motion for a new
trial. At the time OF the sentence,
Kelley made a statement TO the effect
that Davidson was innocent Of any
connection with the crime. and after
wards made affidavit i'm prison TO
the same effect
Chapter ~,
While the men were In prison
awaiting the decision of the Supreme
Court In their case. they attempted to
escape, securing a number OF small
saws and other tools, which were
Struggled into jail IN package OF
laundry by a negro woman. This Incl
dent occurred after Kelley's affidavit,
but Il is understood that he exoner-
ated Davidson Of any attempt to es.
cape
Chapter v,
Nothing further Of note occurred
until Kelley. probably feeling that bis
actions would have an adverse effect
IN his case for appeal. withdrew his
request and decided to begin his lie
sentence. with the result that he was
taken TO the camp.
Davidson is still In the Putnam
county prison. pending the decision
Of the Supreme Court In his case
Another interesting event h the
history OF this case. which furnished
a tlnge OF romance. was the marriage
Of Davidson to a wayeross girl. the
ceremony being performed ia prison
after the man had been found guilty
and sentenced for life.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

hours Of ne occurrence 81 me ca.
,astropbe The usen died ~ saaoea.
tioa. uoi one u me bodies being 10
lhe loasf muiiiaied The coroner
stil conduct a. inyesiieailon
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

q, 'a '.s, : sass " : vsa' a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
NEW YORK FRUITS.

NEW YORK, January 16-The markeS
for evaporated apples is quiet, but holders
show no disposition to stimulate business
at the expense of prices. Fancy are
quoted at sAa3ls; choice at 71kas; PRIME
at 61aa7. and common to fair at 6a6h
'Prunes are dull, with quotations rang.
ing from AZ to "a for new crop Caltfor.
Mas up to 4O-JOs, and from 6ls to for
Oregon 40-5Os to 20-3Os.
Apricots are in light supply with choice
quoted at 91za9.4; extra choice at 9lka10,
and fancy at 11laa13.
Peaches remain dull, with choice quoted
at 6laa7: extra choice at 7s4aS, and fancy
at S1sa11.
Raisins are unsettled, although coast
advices are little firmer in tone. Loose
muscatel are quoted at 4a4a8: choice to
fancy seeded at 51za61k: seedless at 4a5ia,
and London layers at 1.JOa1.6e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
MANCHESTER CLOTH.

MANCHESTER, England. January IA
The cloth market is gradually emerging
from its recent apathy and business dur
ing the past week was Of fair Dimensions
at hardening prices. China took better
quantities Of shirtings than for some time
past, while the chief Indian centers
bought fine goods at a rather better scalee
Mediterranean and South American buy.
ers steadily absorbed standard cloths.
Yarns advanced " on the week, but the
turnover was still much below the average.
The demand ran principally for medium
and coarse American qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW,
Large Public Sale S Carloads, 100
Head. Horses and Mules,
A

PANY'S STABLE
S2Si NJ NV. MONDAY. JANUARY EIGHT
ZENITH. TEN AN. rain ar shine. l carload con-
signed ny Prof Runce ~ Virginia: carload con-
signed by VIM. McfIenry Of Hagerstown. Md: I
load by Allen McIIenry and Chss. Cliep of Fred
erick. Nd: l load consigned by a Pennsylvania
shipper TO be sold commission far the high
dollar: also I load consigned by Richard and
Henry McHenry of Hagerstown. Md. These
Horses and Mules have been carefully selected
for the Washington market. There are some
ira good Draft Horses. good Delivery Horses.
Coach Horses. some cheap Workers and Drivers:
also I good green PAGER. without a mark. guar
afteed to show 9. 10 gait better: also several
other good stepping Horses Any one I'm need OF
a good horse we invite to attend our sale, as We
sell all horses under q guarantee represented.
We would like every one to attend sales and
how they conducted. Tel. West 1887.
McHENRY BROS. Proprietors. 32s7 II st. NV.
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SPECIALIST, S2S 18TH ST.
81 YEARS PRACTICE CURING NERVOUS
AND CHRONIC DISEASES; also stomach, lungs,
catarrh, liver. heart. asthma, kidneys. bladder.
structure. discharges. general and special weak
ness and disability. blood and skin diseases.
Special and private ailments cured quickly. Con-
sulta ton free.
Private waiting room for ladies. Hours 10 to 4.
Tuesday and Saturday nights, z to 8. Sundays.
10 to II. Chandler building. Elevator and pho1s.
de4-60t'lS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

1t matters little what 1t Is that you
want-whether a situation or a servants
want ad. in The Star will reach the Per.
son who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

357 0 sw, Or. w...s.50
413 F sw. 13r. b. 1878
639 f So. Or, b. .2b. Is
10O91a 4ls sw .sto. Gr31. so
Flat. 313 7th sw .5r20.6
1851 G sw, Or. b. 1850
723 It'll Sc. Or. b. .17.@
zoos Va av sw,7r.w16.5 80
1135 n J av SC, Or. b15.50
l02Dls eth sw ,5r.w.1b.5O
All Fl sw. 6r, W. 1850
S66 n sw, Or. w...14.5O
1910 ~ sw. 6r.w. 1880
236 l. sw. Tr. w...12.5O
8 l. sc. 6r. w.....12.m
1S14Del av sw .&, w11.M
1886 ] sw, Or. W. 1870
1349 S Cap. Or. W. $50
80 y Sc, Or. W. 20
1906 Del av sw,5r,w3. SO
705 ~ sw, 3r. I'd fl. 8. 70
GOT Desmond al sw $50
ARkER CO. unc.),
435 AZ st. s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

rDR REM
704 AS sw, store, br
nat ..-.........S6.m
At r sw, Tor, h. .2S. so
Store. 31b It'll sw. $500
Store. 313 7th sw. .25.O0
749 7th Sc, Sr, b. .20.5O
467 G sw. Or. w&g17.50
612 18th ne. Or, b.17.50
22s G sw, 4r fat. 1850
1923 4h sw. Or. w.15.50
3O5 10th sw. 5r. b.15.@
1854 Md av sw, Or.
W ......--... .lO.su
ATT l. sw, Or, W. 1880
20S Parker ne,5r,w12.50
S35 Md av sw. 5r, w12.5O
1857 Union sw. 6r, w12.50
1920 9th sw, 6r,w..12.5O
30S y Sc, 6r. w....11.5O
20 X sw, Or. w-..11.50
l4 NJ sw, 5r, w. $50
STE n Sc. Or, ". lilo
C. II. ]
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
THERAPEUTICS.
HEALTH MOVEMENT.

non-surgical; cloth bound. 400page book free.
Apply by mail. ai6 Colorado building. Free
lecture for women. Tuesday. 3 pm. 1a1c90t.4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR sALE-A COMPARATIVELY NEW HOUSE
in the best section Of the northwest, between
14th and Conn. ave. car lines, for S.. 675, which
build by days labor; contains rooms and
bath; the only thing it needs is repapering:
woodwork in fine condition. terms can be ar
ranged. Can be examined any time. including
Sundays. Address Box 243. Star ONCE.
ja11-1Ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE
TAKE NOTICE
How all the advertisements Of suburban real
fui CHEVY CHASE sEcTioN." or ".Near
CHEVY CHASE" or addition to CHEVY
cHasE or 90 man. any from CHEVY E
They all reyolve around the main axis
CHEVY CHASE. They all endeavor to make
related to CHEVY CHASE. thus unconsciously
paying homage to the QUEEN OF WASH.
tNGTON'S SUBURBS
NOW. THEN.
Why not buy property At CHEVY CHASE.
rather than NEAR CHEVY CHASE9 Lots
from Sc per square foot to 4Oc per square
foot-from $500 q lot up. 500 or more cash
p an %e Inv %,nt to
the benefit Of the increased value. 1t II sure
to come.
73S 18th st. NV.
Sales Department. EXCLUSIVE AGENTS.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

II
Something choice: best part II str. ne; thor
oughly up to date Groom house; cellar; recep-
ton hall; hot-wate heat: gas. electric lights.
Owner Will take IS. 500. trade for vacant
ground. SOULE REALTY CO.. 1928 n. y. ave.
io1o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR RENT-6O2 A ST. Sc: 10 ROOMS. BATH,
furnace: good condition. Rent. $50 so per mo;
No 1883 y. c. ave. ne: rooms. tiled bath,
furnace heat. Rent. $3.50 per month.
No. 324 NJ st. s.w.; new brick dwelling; 6
rooms. tiled bath, strictly modern. Rent
s2O.50 per month. Open for inspection.
JAMES +. SHEA, 643 La. ave. NV.
ja17-suw,f.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR RENT
1s12-14 H. 1Sr. Sd. $50
1907 +, lSr. 2b. -. $50
220 Z NV. 13r. b.. 1918
1918 @ NV, sto. dat.55.00
114l r NV. 1H, b.50.S0
1902 IT nv. Tor, h. 1910
1852 18th NV, corner,
Tor. INV heat. 5000
2l01 F NV, Tor. b.3S.O
SEQ X sc, Tor. b.. .35.75
Ella III NV. Tor. b.35.O
80 21st, Sr, b. $3.50
425 10th ne. Or. b.35.D
S405 Pa nv NV -Sr h * .O0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR SAI.E-A MONUMENTAL CHANCE - Ex-
ira fine. 3-story, pressed brick residence near
10th and NV. with rooms. porcelain bath !;
fine frontage of 10 feet; excellent condition: :
grand value at $6.2 $50 (part cash. balance trnat,
WIIIIGE, GIBBS DANIEL, 6O3-05 18th
ia1S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR SALES. 1850 CASH BUYS FINE COILIM
bia road residence: 12 rooms: BATHS: HOT
WATER HEAT: wide front: KITCHEN ON
MAIN FLOOR: very modern: price, $3.50;
must he sold at once: grand bargain.
WILIIGE. GIBBS & DANIEL. 6O305 18th.
toll A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

STORES.
18Th Pa av .corner7500 1889 II. 1000
STABLES AND SHOPS.
7i2 10TH 4 stls.. 90 sol Rear 1912 NV. 90
Paint shop us Goth Is 9th & barber sh. 10 90
Rear 81 N Sc. %. 1000 Rear 1870 NV. IS 90
FURNISHED.
18th ST. NV; 19r.. baths, per year. "A 600 90
st. NV, Is rooms 2 ha this. per month .225 90
GEO. ". LINKINS
ja11-tf 500 10Th ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
LAUNDRY.

FOR LAUNDRY WORK
Of the superior kind call us up; perfect service
throughout the city.
Phone Main 1921 postal.
WEST END LAUNDRY,
1925 Pa. ave. NV.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17

FOR SALE-FINE HOUSE, NV; 5000; IL
rooms: = baths; furnace; near departments.
Address OWNER, Box 6S, Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SAIE-ON X ST NEAR 18TH NV. AN
imposing looking residence of tenn rooms and
hath: in excellent condition: beautiful home.
Would be suitable for physician. Price. $500.
HARRY A. WAGSTAFF, 3O4 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
FOR SALE BUSINESS PROPERTY.

THE GRANT PARISH PROPERTIES-LENOX;
Newport; Bar Harbor: Maine coast: Stockbridge,
Berkshires. Fur. houses, sale. lease. Canadian
foreign villas. GRANT PARISH, 1929 NY. ave.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-26

Force of Habit.-In reward Of faith
full political service an ambitious saloor
keeper was appointed police magis-
trate, says Everybody's.
Whats the charge ag'in this MANI
he inquired when the first case was
called.
Drunk. yer honor" said the police
man.
The newly made magistrate frowne6
upon the trembling defendant.
Guilty or not guilty?" he demanded
Sure, sir" faltered the accused, "I
never drink a drop"
Have a cigar, then," urged his hon.
or, persuasively, as he absently pol
ished the top Of the judicial desk with
his pocket handkerchief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-26
WORLDS FASTEST TRAIN.
This Country Has lons-Distanee
Speed Ahead of Any Other.

Speed Ahead of Any Other.
There are only two aspirants to the
honor Of possessing the fastest railway
train in the world-England and the
United States, says the New York
World. England is admittedly far
ahead of us in the number Of her fast
short distance flyers" but we have
one train that in its booked perform
ances fairly beats our neighbor at her
own game. OF course, the small area
Of the British Isles forever prevents
the English from having anything like
our 1S-hour Chicago Limited.
The fastest start-to-stop run in
Great Britain, as given in the official
time tables, is made between Darling
ton and York, A miles eight chains, in
AZ minutes, or about 615 miles an
hour. This is on an almost level line
slightly down hill most Of the way
with usually a rather light load. 1t is
done on schedule time, or sometimes
in a minute or so less, so long as the
load is not much over 200 tons. This
performance may be compared with
that of the Camden Atlantic City ex-
press, which makes the distance be-
tween those two places, 55.5 miles, In
so minutes, an average Of 66.6 miles
an hour. This train runs only in the
summer. The route has a number OF
pronounced banks" and the load is
about $50 tons. The punctuality OF
this wonderful train is an established
fact.
An engine driver who has run this
Atlantic City flier is responsible for the
statement that owing to ferry delays
he has often been obliged to cross New
Jersey in 46 to AZ minutes, instead OF
so. And that once. on a pinch. he went
from the Delaware to the Atlantic ir
Al minutes-an average of S1.2 miles
an hour There is no written record OF
this. although in 1898 the run was
made in less than As minutes by actua
| timing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-26

Risky.-"One Of the funniest incl
dents in court have ever witnessed,
says a Kansas City lawyer, occurred
in a petty court Of our city.
IAN old offender had been hailed be-
fore the magistrate. After a confer
ence with the clerk Of the court, hi
honor began sternly to address TIT
culprit as follows:
"T gather that you have alread!
been sentenced ten times for violen
assault, disorderly conduct, attempt
ed
"whereupon, to the amazement o
all in court, the prisoner hastily inter
posed with:
at beg your honors pardon, bu
would you mind not speaking so loud
My intended mother-in Is in court
and it might damage my prospects,"
-Harper's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-26

was conducting an argument before
him. A general meeting Of the bar
was called, a severe condemnation of
his lordship's conduct voted with only
one dissentient and an unprecedented
resolution passed that until his lord
ship publicly apologized no barrister
would either take a brief, appear In
the kings bench or sign any pleadings
for the court. This strike experiment
was actually made. The judges sat,
but no counsel appeared, no cause was
prepared, the attorneys all vanished,
and their lordships had the court all to
themselves. There was no alternative,
and next day Lord Clonmell published
a very ample apology by advertisement
in the newspapers and made it appear
as If written on the evening Of the
offense and therefore voluntary.-Lon-
don Law Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-26
A STRANGE SENTENCE.
Punishment For Murder That Was
More Cruel Than Death,

Punishment For Murder That Was
More Cruel Than Death.
In 1901 a man died in the Catskills
who had been condemned by one Of
the strangest sentences on record.
Ralph Sutherland was born in 17O1
and lived In stone house near Leeds.
He was a man Of violent temper and
morose disposition, Stunned by his
neighbors and generally disliked. Not
being able to get an American SER
want, he imported a Scotchwoman,,
and, according to the usage of the
times, virtually held her in bondage
until her passage money had been re-
funded.
Unable to endure any longer the
raging temper Of her master, the girl
ran away. Immediately upon discov-
ering her absence the man set off in
an angry chase upon his horse and
soon overlook her. The poor woman
never reached the house alive, and
Sutherland was indicted and arrested
on the charge Of murder.
At the trial he tried to prove that
his horse had taken fright, ran away,
pitched him out of the saddle and
dashed the girl to death upon the
rocks. but the jury did not accept the
defense, and Sutherland was sentenced
to die upon the scaffold.
Then came the plea Of the INSULT
cheney Of circumstantial evidence and
the efforts Of influential relatives.
These so worked upon the court that
the judge delayed the sentence Of
death until the prisoner should be
ninety-nine years old.
1t was ordered that the culprit
should be released on his own recog-
nizance and that, pending the final ex-
ecution of his sentence. he should keep
a hangmans moose about his neck,
and show himself before the judges Of
Catskill once a year to prove that he
wore his badge of infamy and kept
his crime in mind. 1t was a more
cruel decision than the sentence of i'm
mediate death would have been, but
1t was no doubt in harmony with the
spirit Of the times.
Thus Ralph Sutherland lived. He
always lived alone. He seldom spoke.
His rough, imperious manner had
gone. Years followed years. At each
session of the court the broken man
came before the bar Of justice and ST.
lently showed the moose that circled
his neck.
At last his ninety-ninth year came,
the time when the court had ordered
that the utmost penalty Of the law
should be executed. For the last time
the man tottered before the judges 8
bench, but new judges had arisen in
the land, new laws had been made,
old crimes had been forgotten or for
given, and there was none who would
accuse him or execute sentence. In
deed, the awful restriction that had
bound his life so intimately to the
expiation Of his crime was now le-
gally removed.
But the spirit of self-punishment
continued, and when Sutherland, after
he had passed his hundredth year, was
discovered dead, alone in his house
his throat was found to be encircled
by the rope which had been placed
there nearly three-quarters of a CEN
tury before.