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The Detroit times., 1911-05-22
MOB TAKES SIX NEGROES
FROM JAIL AND LYNCHES THEM
Presents Fake Message to te-Year-oid
Son Of Sheriff and Secure
Possession Of Prisoners.

LAKE CITY, Fla. May 22.-Six
Negroes were lynched here early yes
terday morning after a party OF more
than dozen men, masquerading as
officers. appeared at the county jail
and obtained possession OF the men
by presenting a bogus telegram to the
16-year-old son of the sheriff. order
Ing the release OF the prisoners to
the alleged posse of officers. The
Negroes were being held for safe
keeping on the charge OF Staying b.
b. Smith, sawmill man OF Wades-
borough, Leon county. and wounding
another man, named Register, May IL.
The men, who had come from Tai.
ahassee to Lake City in automobiles.
took the Negroes about a mile outside
OF Lake City. They compelled the
victims to stand abreast and about
10 men commenced firing with rifles
and pistols until every one Of the 81,
had been riddled with bullets. The fir
u ing lasted half an hour and few
struggling citizens at daybreak fount
the Negroes shot up beyond recognI
ton, just after the automobiles lef
4 the scene OF the lynching.
I The plans OF the lynchers were mos
daring. though but for q curious com
bination OF circumstances they woulc
never have been successful. The sher
iff Of Columbia county was out. -oi
the city and left the jail in charge
/ OF the boy. who, aroused In the early
hours of the morning, allowed the
Negroes to be taken from the jail
without knowing the sinister purpose
of the mob.
The telegram which the leader OF
the mob showed the boy was suppos-
edly from the sheriff OF Leon coun-
ty and stated that the sheriff had
intimations that a mob was being
formed In Tallahassee to take the Ne
groes from the Lake City jail. The
message ordered that the men be car.
ried further south to frustrate the
suspected mob. The telegram ap-
peared authentic, as the Negroes had
been moved frequently
SWAINSBORO. Ca, May 22.-Ben
Smith, an old Nego preacher, was
lynched late Saturday night after he
had shot his wife and fatally wound
ed Deputy Marshal Neal Canady, who
was called TO the scene A crowd pur.
sued the Negro. caught him in a
swamp, hanged him and filed his body
with bullets This is the second
lynching In Swainsboro In ten days.
Excitement IL running high In this
(EmmanueD county and many Nc
groes are planning TO leave the coun.
try.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

Dob Printing Done Right. Time.
Printing Co, No rs John st Call
Main 1893. or City 1856.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

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The Detroit times., 1911-05-22
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and yfcinityi shower.
Monday night or Tuesdays light Co
moderate variable winds.
Lower Michigan showers tonight
or Tuesday.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

UMBRELLAS Al :. a';s.ss:s s..s..-.... |. %.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

Dob rrintinF Done Riest. Times
iiss. or CITY iaik
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22

TAxIcAs-MAIN on crrY-,a
The Detroit times., 1911-05-22
Crowds Break Formation.

The breeze had been SO steadily
freshening, and the meteorological OBJ
server In the Eiffel tower telephoned
that his gauge showed velocity OF
close to 80 miles an hour. Train.
however, left the ground. Ascending
swiftly he ctrcied the great field. curv-
(Continued On page 81
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27

tomorrow night between Jack Geyer
and Harry Wuest. there VIII be a ban.
uer attendance M me boxing contest
The bout tomorrow night h guar,n.
.reI 1. lr ou the suuaro. Promoter
Ufer having agrllad that he would
post $1,000 as a forfeit 10 anyone
should care .o make an attempt 10
prov. that the contest was going Go be
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27

The oklahoma National Bank will
be open to Customers old and new on
Saturday nights beginning April 20.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
CRY NEWS NOTES.

'''''.'-.1'1.-...I. ..,...00.0..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27

to build a citadel for the Army on
West Second Street. In the II eighbor-
hood Of $4,000 will he required to put
up the structure. and nearly $4,000
Of that amount hasn't been seen by the
CAptain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
AhUSEhINTS.
..o....9 9..9......Yoo...Y..
Torml Opening at Lyric.

'p'ii ppfillns ~ LAfIcs
To-day the Lyric theater has It's
formal opening after hayiil been
closed for alterations Everything
throughout has been made new and
modern and is calculated 10 please the
people. Tho house now has an excel
lent seating capacity The objection
able pillars have been removed and
every seat ctters anl unobstructed
view. Opear chairs have been put in
Carnations for the ladies' and can
dy for the children IRE two Of the
features Of the opening day.
Empire.
Thursday is always busy day at
the "Theatc' Beautiful for on that
dny a first ,un Reliance and Rex are
shoru. These two companies make
the best pictures shown today and are
suJ ing in favor an tine time
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Burk's Big Uncle Toms Cabin co.
viii exhibit at Butts lumber yard
Tulsa, Saturday. April %. Nothing
IKE 1t ever seen here before. this is
the first time here that the public
viii have m opportunity of seeing
this great play produced as It should
be- with the same cast and scenic and
mechanical effects that has delighted
the mighty multitudes in the large
titles Of the east. II viii do you good
to take a b"ief respite from the cares
Of life visit this entertainment which
viii give Yourself and family the most
enjoyment.
Tho Pathc.
kershow & WINS. the premier sing
ing, dancing and talking comedians
have been secured by the popular and
wideawake Pathe management for an
engagement beginning May /. This
well known pair of high class vude-
Vile entertainers made their first APP
pearancc at the Pathc In Tulsa and
lovers Of the exceptional in vaudeville
viii find them entertaining to an un-
usual degree, First run films will be
shown between acts"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27

- MinnO1polis-
Minneapolis 10; Toledo Q.
At 81 poul-
St PAU 2, indianapolis /.
At AlilWuutce-
Milwaukee 3, Columbus Z.
Al Kunsas City
Kansas City g. Louisville I.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
poIIco Mnlron 10 con,cnlIon. Mrs

Police MatrDn to Convention Mrs
Ada Clare, police matrou win go To
Ninita today 10 attend the conyen-
ton of tho State Schools of Chari-
ties aud Corrections Mrs. Glare goes
by special invitation and will give a
talk ON her work In Tulsa. Among
othora who viii 20 are Mrs. i. H.
Shallenberger for the Humane So-
cictE G, n. Buchner play grounds
work. and Mrs. Wealthy Wilson. MIR.
Buchncr viii give talk on his work
In this city Mrs Wilson, who
is one Of the well known charity
workers Of the city will give a talk on
general charity work
VIII Construct Rchncry.-P NJ.
BIddison, who spent some time In
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
Pitchers Ar, Wild.

Brooklyn Apri. 20 -Phiiadelphia
batted hard and took advantage OF the
wildress OF Dahlcns and Colt. pitchers.
winning 10 10 3.
Philadelphia ............. 10 II /
Brooklyn ............... 3 3
Batteries-AleXander and Doom.
Ryan. KneU,r Ragan Bursau and
irwin.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
.-....................... 90.
HOPE FOR MUSKOGEE.

ID AsFOclHte0 'To7--
Muskosee. April 26 Man
agsr Lon Try or the Muskosee
team tonight declared here
was sim q good chance for the
team 20 remain ia the assoc
Waiion, as parry ls anxious
for the Franchise About two
thousand dollars has been sub
scrfAtd Tor the team Certain
interests are attempting 10
perfect an independent team.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

this city with his brother. W. v Bid
olson. has gone 10 Port Arthur. Tex
as, 70 construct an oil refinery for
the Texas company Mrs BddisoE
will g to join him next week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
OaptaIn Hickman Is sill Busy.

Tulsans who want 70 raise them
selves in the gratitude Of the salvation
Army and Captain Hickman, Will
please speak up. Captain Hickman
Is still busy az work raising that fund
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-27
Lcngl,crs Pho un Score.

Cincinnati, April 26,-Chicago de-
fcated Cincif natl by 10 to today.
Chicago ............... 10 10 /
Batteries- Richie, Brown. Rul-
bach and Archer King, McQuillen.
TrlmLe and Mclean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
DR.. RUSBY GRhTlFleD
Looks for Better Enforcement
of Pure Food Law.

Dr n II. Rusby said he was glad %
kpow that the President had decided the
WILEY case the way he did. when ne was
soor Al his home. No 77s Degraw avenue.
Newark. last night.
Not only because l am personally con
earned am l pleased 70 hear how the
cbarses have been decided" Dr. Rusby
said but l believe that we shall now see
real progress in getting better enforcement
NJ the food and drugs act. This better ell
forcement will come through co-operauon
~ all interests concerned with the law me
government, the importers and the manu-
facturers.
conditions are now much better than q
few years ago, and they can still be I'M
proved Five years ago 70 per cent OF the
drugs received AZ the Port Of New YORK
were more or less defective They were not
20 good as they are now To-day 70 70 -
per cent OF the drugs are pure. and hope
we shall see the time when a foreign eN-
porter will not dare 10 ship drugs 70 this
country which are impure or adulterated
I'm tho slightest degree The Presidents in
terest in the enforcement OF the pure food
law will. | hope insure this Improvement in
conditions.
Even II foreign exporters SEND the drugs
here and they are all right, they are often
adulterated before they reach the point
where they were consigned We will nave
10 look after the interstate inspection. The
states themselves have got 10 cooperate
with the federal government sometimes a
drug viii go into the state whore II Is to
be used and then the federal government
has nothing n do with ~ The states will
have 70 look after this part OF the work
themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
HAZED; THEN ARRESTED
Three Freshmen Taken Into Gus
tody for Masquerading.

After three freshmen of the College OF
the City of New York had been hazed last
night bv their fellow students they we're
arrested at i3Sth street and Lenox avenue
on charge of masqueradins.
The freshmen. who gave their names as
Morris Schneider. of No. 81 Tompkins ave-
nue.. Brooklyn: Donaldson Coombs, OF NO.
~, Alexander avenue. The Bronx, and
Joseph Diamond. of No. 30 East 27th
street. told their story in the East
l2sth street station. They said that a
few days ago they received notice
that the freshman class vas going 70
the Mardi Gras at Coney Island Friday
night. They went to the meeting place en-
the campus and were surrounded by about
forty sophomores, who quickly overpow-
cred them Their faces were decorated
with red chalk, and the figures Is stood
out prominently on their cheeks. one figure
70 each cheek Their coats were removed.
Schneider. who Is short, was lifted out
with an elevated straw hat. with burn
ing candle on the top Coombs was draped
in a white sheet and a ounces hat, and
Diamond was decorated with ribbons and
bills.
The three were marched 70 Lenox ave-
nue. and l3sth street and left 70 shift tor
themselves. While trying 10 get home they
were arrested.
When the three prisoners were taken -
the mems night court about Atty sopho
mores followed them. singing. Magistrate
Krotel banged his savel Some one mad.
the preposterous statement that he smiled
Anyway. he discharged the prisoners-witr
a warning-whatever that was for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
EARLE HERE WITH WIFE
Man of Affinity Fame Arrives
Unexpected and Unnoticed.

Ferdinand Pinney, Earle arrived from
Europe on Thursday. accompanied by
his third wife. who was Miss Dorothea
Ebert stewart. OF Nottingham. England
before the man OF affinity fame married
her in June. No one recognized the
bridegroom when he landed for in sddi-
ton 20 the mustache he wore when he
went away he carried we'll trained
eoatep. OF course no one knew the bride.
for II was her first visit 10 this country.
Monroe y. Y. where Mr. Earle has his
castle" was the goal Of the newlyweds,
and word Of their coming was sent 10 the
head stabeman By telegraph. A band Of
Monroe residents was on hand 70 greet
the couple. and some followed the carria &c
for considerable distance, eager TO get
a glimpse ~ the newest acquisition Of Mr.
Earle IN the feminine line
II is said that the castle had been
lea sed. and as Mr.. Earle's return was IN
expected he was obliged 20 go with his
bride 70 the home OF his csretaksr. They
came back 20 New York Yesterday and
went 70 tho Marie Antoinetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
FLORIDA IN COMMISSION
Much Yet To Be Done Before
Warship Is Ready for Sea.

With only half her crew on board end
considerable work vet 10 be donS before
she will he completed and ready for sea,
tho battleship Florida was placed in COM
mission AZ the navy yard in Brooklyn yes
terday with the usual ceremonies. Captain
Harry :. Knapp received hts orders 70
take command Of the ship from Captain
Van Duser. captain or the yard. He read
them 10 his subordinate officers and the
crow. the band PLAYED. the flag was run up
10 the peak. and IL was all over.
The Florida and the Utah, her sister
ship. are Wing side by side, but the latest
addition To the navy is much the better
ship Of the two. owing 20 the installation
of some new devices while she was being
built. which the Utah has come 10 the yard
tc receive.
The Florida will start on shaking
down" run as soon a. the unfinished work
IS completed and she receives her full COM
element Of officers and men. which. II Is
expected will he within a short time. She
viii then join the Atlantic feet. probably
In time for the winter msn9uvres and gun
practice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
LOOKING FOR A SHAKE'UP
Decision in Wiley Case Greatly
interests Washington.

Washington Sept l5-Few department
,,o,,.royersias have stirred official Washing
ron as the Wiley case did. All onclals
here received the Presidents opinion WIN
great interest. but the leading figures IN the
case are away on vacation
Much speculation was caused ny the
Presidents reference 70 the posSple ne
cessity Of more drastic action after the
House Investigating committee makes It's
report. next December. on the Wiley case.
forsshsd Allowing a shake-up in the personnel
of the department
The antagonisn between the Chemistry
Bureau, of which Or Wiley rs chief, ana
Solicitor McCabe's office Is crucial issue
AT the investigation last summer Secretary
Wilson declared that Or. Wiley had talked
through mis- hat" characterized some of his
acts as radical. said Dr. Wiley was over
sensitive regarding disagreements between
DR. Wiley and the Pure Food Keteree
Board and that he would prefer 10 resign
rather than 20 go through another bureau
row"
DR. Wiley testified that the antagonism
between his bureau and the solicitors OF
fee apparently would prevent any well pal
anced board on pure food decisions from
working without friction. He said he found
It useless TO appeal 10 Secretary WILSON,
and that under existing circumstances ne
considered DR.. Dunlap. his associate chem
let. as his superior officer. DR.. Dunlap and
Solicitor McCabe overruling him on two
thirds OF the pure food cases. The three
constitute the Pure Food Board.
Dr. Dunlap said to-day that he had not
considered the question of resignation. In
the investigation Solicitor McCabe was
characterized by Or. L. F. kebier. cniet
OF the drug division. as arbitrary and
domineering." and by DR. Bigelow az Sc
we're and unjust"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
HAS "pYsTRoPHY OF MUSCLES
Hobo" Suffering from One Of Rarest
Diseases Known to Doctors.
nv telegraph % The tribune

Cincinnati. Sept. 1S.-Thomas Burks. d
wears old. and homeless. who last Satur.
DAY cut his leg with an old ragged pocket
knife. has one Of the rsrest diseases known
10 the medical world. II IL called dystro-
phy OF the muscles. His muscles are rap
idly degenerating. and the doctors who
diagnosed his ailment yesterday say Burks
will soon be more helpless than a para
ly,ic. He is now in the city hospital
Overcome by this helplessness and fear
ing that no one would take him TO the hos
pital Burks stretched out on the pavement
and deliberately sawed his leg.
Il wanted 10 get IN the hospital he told
the police. so | cut myself"
Tho cause Of his disease Is not known,
and no cure for IL has been discovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
WILSON CALLS IT WISE
Saws De cision in Wiley Case VIII
Satisfy the Country.

Traer. Iowa, Sept. 15.-'I think President
Taft has considered the so-called pr' whey
case carefully. decided 1t wisely and tha'
his decision will give general satisfaction
,brougbout the country" said Secretary
Wilson this afternoon. He said he Wou'n
have no further comment to make unu'
tho fuu text Of President Taft's letter had
received his attention.
Secretary Wilson received his hrst news
that the President had decided the Wiley
case at his farm. several miles from town
over q farm telephone. He expressed
desire 10 known exactly what had neen
said bv the President. The principal parts
or Mr. Taft's letter were then read 10 MIN
over the telephone from Des MoinHs' one
hundred miles away.
Mr.. Wilson expressed surprise that me
President had rendered his decision To-Day
Ho said he had not expected the DECISION
for several DAYS. and had received no III
t,-natfon of what II was 10 he.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
SEEK STRIKE INJUNCTION.

Justice Pendleton heard argument and re-
served decision yesterday on a motion of
the Marble Industry Employers Assocfs =
ton, composed Of fifty.hve irms. for an In
junction TO restrain their employees, num-
bering about five thousand. who are now on
strike. from committing acts OF violence.
Counsel for the workmen assured the court
that they would not commit any overt act
but said the highest court in the state has
upheld the right Of strikers 70 picket and
TO endeavor to get others to ioin their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
VINDICATI0N. SAYS WILEY
Will Make No Further Comment
on Presidents Decision.

Pluemont. Va sept l5.-"Its a complete
vindication for ne. said Dr. Harvey W.
Wiley to-day. whom informed OF the Presl-
dents opinion I'm his case. Il know nothing
about II officially I have nothing 10 say.
In view Of the fact that have received no
word officially regarding the matter"
DR. Wiley Is spending "A vacation on his
mountain farm here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
ARREST MADE IN FIGHT CROWD.

When the crowd was streaming out or
Madison Square Garden after the fght last
night Detectives Fischel and Burke arrest
cd man who said he was Noah 9erus. OF
No. 1926 Madison avenue, on charge OF
picking pockets. AZ Police Headquarters,
where the man was searched. S2oi and
check for rs were found. The man will be
held until the check Is traced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
INJURED ENGINEER ARRESTED.

Matthew z Dean. an engineer on the
New York. New Haven & Hartford Rail
road was arrested yesterday afternoon at
his home. No. SOS East lssth street. on a
warrant from New Haven charging man
daughter lie had charge OF train in a
wreck at New Haven on Wednesday, In
which man was killed Dean was In
iured internally. and was sent to the Lin
coin Hospital yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
MAN OF sevENrY-FIvs A SUICIDE.

Joseph Onbach. seventyfve years old.
shot and killed himself III tins home OF
his son. No. 67S Bergsnline avenue. Vest
New York, " J.. yesterday. He was found
dead with a bullet wound in his left
temple. He had been respondent because
Of moor health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16

charged. [ sind an overzeal in DR.. henier
and DR. Rigelov, which prompted dls-
ingenious methcd Of squarlng Or husoN :
desire for what he thought was aaequ az,
COMPENSATION with the contract Whlch you
end DR. Wiley were willing 20 make WIN
him. and that for this Or. Kebler ana Ut
Bigelow should be reprimanded by you.
so far as DR. Pusby is concerned VIII
respect TO this particular contract do nor
find him at fault For purposes OF Puhisn-
ment or dismissal. cannot SharI9s MN ~,
with knowledge of the legal dlrhcuilies III
volved in his employment 80,
I examined The record in this case
number Of weeks ago and reached tne cS 1,,+
clusion which 7 have stared nSIe, ~
REPRESENTATIVE deemed II proper TO IN
stitute an investigation into the Depar,.
ment Of Agriculture. and especially INTO w
Bureau of Chemistry and its relation 10
The department generally. It seemed 10 me
under these conditions that perhaps ~ was
wiser for me 70 delay until the nNesu<
cation was completed and the report OF
the committee made. The commlllee naS
not made report. although | believe inc
evidence has been substantially closed aIIa
will not do so until the next SESSION =.
Congress- Further consideration satlsnes
me that there are very much broader 9ues-
lions involved IN the investigation ana M
evidence there brought out than n az
present charge. which IL narrow anu
mite and can now be properly disposeo o.
Hints at More Radical Action
The broader issues raised by the inves-
tigation, which have nuch WeIs h! N
reIation than this one 10 the general EN-
cheney of the department. may REQUIRE
much more radical action than the Gueslon
/ have here considered and decided.
There is another charge agalnst Ut,
Rrsbv Tor securing the appointment on
the common laborers' rolls Of a physlclan
and expert whom he could use 10 90 hls
yyo,x At a very small stipend When nc
himself was called away in other emplOs
ment which DR. Rusby thus MADE is no.
especially creditable TO him. ana snah a.
IN Como degree ones confidence IN Lr
avowed wish to make personal pecuniaTy
sa crifice in the public interest Tor me en-
forcanent Of the pure food law: but ~,
Rusby's position as an expert or "a
standing Is such that | do not thlnk Ina,
snv more than this expression or oplnion
should be imposed as penalty:r MS tis
FORMATION is that the government neeus I,s
services and that he has already rend ror,i
valuable aid. The error referred 70 80
ritted by him should not call for furthe'
action or remark -. 4. clio
Won will communicate the result 10 tne
Personnel Board and also 10 me persons
charged Sincerely yours.
WILLIAM ~. TAFT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
Appointment Of Or. Rusby.

Heantime on FEBRUARY g. Or. Whey , su
silled 70 you an appointment Of IT ,,,,,s9s
y salary al the rate of s., 500 per snn .ha
=, ~ me miscellaneous roll. He msae on
I,ssiuon after examining the reco'pr Dr
hg tho amount OF work dohe ~