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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
Two Drunk Crazed Youths
Shoot Up Town of Harris
ton, Miss.
ONE MURDERER SHOT.
THE OTHER HANGED
Twenty Were Injured by the Bullets,
Some Being in a Serious Condition
Troops Sent from Natchez to Pre-
vent Race Rioting

HARRlSTON, Miss, Sept. % Two
drug-crazed mulatto boys. brothers. he
gan a reign of murder Yesterday
morning that ended on " after tarea
white men, fcGr NEGRO men aad a
Negro woman had been Killed. % per-
sons wounded, g of them Eea4 oaa.
and the two boys lvnched A serious
clash between the races was pre-
vented by the arrival on a spe-
cial train, Of company of nation
al guardsmen from Natchez The trou-
bic started at about a. m. and con
tinued intermittenly until 10 a. M,
when Walter Jones, the elder of the
two boys who started the firing, was
lynched just after the soldiers arrived.
His brother, viii Jones. had been
shot and Killed by citizens earlier in
the day. Citizens of the town who had
barricaded themselves in their homes
o clock from their hiding places and
by noon the town was quiet No more
trouble is feared.
The dead are: Sheriff O. B. Ham
NETT of Jefferson county, white, shot
while leading a posse to the place
where the Jones brothers were hiding;
former Constable Frank Keinstly
white, shot at his home after being
called to the door; Claude Freeman
white, of Fayette. Miss, shot at the
railway station while awaiting 4
train; Johanna Aiken, Tom Wceks
Jesse Thompson and Thread Gravson
/ Negroes, killed during promiscuous
shooting; Teller Warren, Negro, whose
! body was found later in a hut in tht
Negro quarter, where Walter Jone.
+ first began firing, and who was prob
ably one of the first victims; Waltel
/ and Will Jones, Negroes. lvnched The
wounded are: Orrin ellis, former
sheriff, white, shot in the shoulder anC
may die E. b. Appleby, white con
/ ductor Of the Yazoo and Mississippi
j Valley railroad, shot in the breast. le.
and arm, in dangerous condition; vii
/ liam McCalleb, white. shot in tht
thigh; William Keinstly, white. son o
/ Frank keinStly, shot in the hand
4 William Dennis, white, shot in tht
leg; w. G. Bond, white, shot IN tn
leg.
The shooting was started by Waite
Jones, 20, in the Negro quarter, wher
the Negro woman and Thread Gravso1
were shot and killed. Walter thel
went to the home of his mother AM
aroused his l8-year-old brother. To
gether they proceeded through tn
main street of the little town frin
at everyone IN sight. Citizens. arous
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
HAD BEEN IN ILL HEALTH.
Mrs. Mary Fritz, Al, Committed Suicide
in Turner's Falls.

Mrs. Mary Fritz, Al, committed sui
eide Saturday at the home of her
mother, Mrs. NJ. Herter, in Turner'S
Falls. She tied a rope around a beam
in the attic, slipped a moose over her
head and stepped off a trunk.
Mrs Fritz had been in i'll health
some time. She had been in Brattle-
boro several weeks for treatment for
nervous trouble, returning home Friday
as she had begged to return.
She leaves husband, three sons,
Robert, Russell and Edward; her moth
err brother, John Herter and two
sisters, Mrs. Carrie Quigley and Mrs
Louis Koch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
RESTORING ORDER
IN FREIGHT YARD
Chaos Caused by Construction Work
and Valley Fair Gradually Van
ishirg-Cars Being Placed

The yard crews are gradually bringing
some order out Of the chaos caused by
the general condition of the yards and
fair week, when any amount of extra
ears with animals and materials for the
Valley fair had to be handled to the ex-
clusion of everything else excepting the
perishable freight.
Owing to the construction work and
changes made ia the yards conditions
are not of the best at this time, and
fair week made matters worse than
usual there Within a day or two the
cas- that were necessarily held back on
sidings as far away as Vernon and Put
ney will be placed in the yard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
Players Under the National
Agreement Barred from
Twin State League
SALARY LIMIT $3.50
EXCLUDING MANAGER
Sixty Games in IL Weeks Next Year
No Pitchers to Be Signed in Last
Two Weeks of Season Except by
Consent of President.
BELLOWS FALLS. Sept. ?,
Especial to The Reformer. J


At a meeting of the directors of the
Twin State league held here yesterday
afternoon every one of the six teams
of the league was represented and some
very important matters were decided
for the future, among them that all
players under the national agreement
shall be debarred from playing with
teams of the Twin State league, and
any team guilty of breaking this rule
shall be fined 800 and suspended un-
til the fine is paid. Secretary j. IL.
Farrell Of the national association was
named as the Judge regarding play
er 5 eligibility in the league
1t was the lack Of n proper rule in
thiss regard that caused much disa-
greement in the league this past sea-
son and was the occasion for calling OF
this special meeting for it was on 9c-
cour of the protest of Greenfield
against Northampton playing Pitcher
Murray Parker in one of the deciding
games that the meeting was held.
This protest was not allowed but all
of the teams in the league were cen
sured for violating the rule. 1t was
voted to allow the game set for August
26 to stand as forfeited to Bellows
Falls. This game was to have been
played between Northampton and Bel
lows Falls, but Northampton refused tc
play because of the attempt to play
Wickware, colored pitcher, by Bellows
Falls.
No pitchers may he signed up in the
last two weeks of the playing season
unless the regular pitchers are injured
or for some other good cause, and ther
only on the consent of the president OF
the league, and no pitcher may be re
leased within those two weeks except
by his own consent.
1t was voted that the same six teams
Northampton, Keene, Greenfield, Below
Falls, Newport, n. H., and BrattleborC
make up the league next season and tt
play 60 games in II weeks instead Of
30 and to hold the annual meeting th'
second Sunday in October each year an,
that all league meetings be held in Bel
lowws Falls.
1t was also voted that no team ma,
be dropped from the league, evcept fo
violation of the constitution, withou
the unanimous consent of the director
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
ARSON SQUAD BUSY.
Destroyed Greens of Golf Links and
Left a Confession.

YARMOUTH. England, Sept. %
The arson squads of the militant suf-
fragettes were busy again last night,
destroying the greens OF the municipal
golf links here with acids. They left
cards reading: "'No vote, no sport, no
peace, no property safe. = The women
also left confession of their respon-
sibility for the fire which on Satur-
day destroyed over $4,000 worth of
lumber in yard here. The note said
they poured oil On the planks and left
ia lighted candle to start the blaze.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
Battle Between Police and
Escaped Murderer in
Wilmington, Del.
KILLED HIMSELF
WITH LAST BULLET
Virgins Was Only 1s Years Old and
Escaped from Prison in Philadelphia
Policeman Scott, with Bullet Near
Heart, May Die.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 90
Realizing that further resistance was
useless, after exhausting his supply of
ammunition in a battle with 10 police
men who surrounded him in a lodging
house this morning, Homer Cleveland
Wiggins, murderer of a Philadelphia
policeman, who escaped from the pen
itentiary in that city August 20, sent
the one remaining bullet in his revolv-
er through his brain, dying almost in
stantly.
Policeman Sewall Scott, who was
shot over the heart by Virgins before
he committed suicide, NAV die. Wig
gins was located shortly before mid
night by Policeman Davidson, who
found the fugitive barrieaded in a
room. Other officers were summonec
and when they arrived Virgins began
firing from a window The policeman
stationed themselves in adjoining
rooms and in doorways, and trolley
cars were held up while volley after
volley was fired at the convict. When
ever any member of the attacking par
ty came into view Virgins returned
the shots.
After an hours fusilade the report
of a muffled shot reached the police
men and on investigating they found
Virgins dead. In note directed to
his mother he stated that he would
take his own life.
/ Virgins was only Is years old and
was serving sentence of 20 years
when he escaped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29

Wednesday at The Princess. Mrs.
Fiske in Tess of the ID 'Ubervilles, in
four parts, produced by The Famous
Players Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
AT MASONIC TEMPLE.

Brattleboro lodge, No. 102, will hold
a stated communication Wednesday
evening at Z. Work-First and second
degrees.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
LANCASTARIAN LORD MAYOR.
Sir Thomas Van Sittar Bowater First
to Gain That Distinction

LONDON, Sept 29-Sir Thomas Van
Sitter Bowater was today elected lord
mayor of London, being the first Lam
castarian to attain to that high honor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29

During two years $4,000 miles Of I'M
proved roads We're constructed in this
country, which is more than all the roads
Of France
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
cents line first insertion subsequent
Wanted

WANTED Student nurses at the
Melrose hospital. Call or write, DIR. +.
Il. Lynch, Supt. 178-1S1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29

WANTED-Work on private estates
by experienced young man. Address
I. A. L., care Reformer. 136-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29

WANTED-Cider apples at Brattle
boro depot Saturday, Oct. I, so cents
per hundred +. l.. Wellman. 17S-1S2
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-29

WANTED-Middle aged man who is
good mixer, can take good care of
horses. tend the furnace and do gener-
al chores on small place in the country
Have two horses and two cows.
Best Of references required. Man who
drinks would not be acceptable. Ad-
dress, w. X. H., The Reformer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
VANOALIA.

Geo. Robinson and wife of South
Bend were at Donalds lake for the
past week.
Miss Mary Condor of Cassopolis,
was the guest of Mrs. John Seidel.
Mrs. Swartz has her sister from
Marcellus with her for a few days.
Fred Murine o Mishawaka is
Keene home.
Court Casselman was home for a
few days with his family.
Mr.. Rooms and family returned to
Chicago Sunday evening.
Miss Cora Rearick of Chicago spent
Sunday with her parents.
y. j. Crosby and wife of Cassopolis
were over Sunday guests at the Law
enberg home.
Eva Wiltse called on friends in
Newburg Thursday.
G.. A. Rapp and wife of South Bend
spent the week with the latter's pa
rents.
BARLEY Martin and family of South
Bend will occupy the Slower cottage
for the next 10 days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
NEW CARLISLE.

The ladies OF the North Hudson Aid
society VIII give an ice cream social
at the home OF Ben Schultz Tuesday
evening, for the benefit OF the NJ. E..
church at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Persons of
Chicago, who were guests for several
days of Mr.. and Mrs. p. l.. Hoffman,
returned home Sunday evening
Percy Lauver was home from Ham
mond to spend the week end.
The Lambert & Ravencroft Comedy
company began a weeks engagement
here Monday night. The same com
pany appeared here last year and
succeeded admirably in pleasing their
hearers. The company plays in it's
own canvas theater and presents an
enjoyable repertoire Of plays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor of
Chicago are guests Of the formers
mother. Mrs Sadie Taylor.
Mrs. Martha Mcdonald and daugh-
ter returned TO Chicago Saturday after
visiting the formers parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. a. Mandolin.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Scott, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kellogg and daughter, Hazel,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Will Sawyer of
Chicago returned home Sunday, after
spending several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. b. F. Nickerson at their cottage
at Hudson lake.
Miss Maud Burden and Miss Ocie
Miller of South Bend were guests
Sunday of Mrs. L. NJ. Bruch.
Miss Dorothy Boyd accompanied
her grandmother, Mrs. Mary WINS.
home from New York and will spend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
CHURCH WILL HOLD
ITS ANNUAL OUTING
Members OF Westminster Presbyterian
Church TO Visit Berrien
Springs July ID.

The annual outing picnic Of the
Sunday school Of the Westminster
Presbyterian church will be held at
Berrien Springs July %. Final ar
engagements have been left in the
hands of committees made up Of l..
c. Whitcomb. j. +. McClave, b. +.
Augustine, l.. p. Hardy, Cadmus era
bill and others to be appointed later.
A number of events will be held
this year. Special sports and athletic
stunts will take place. A basket pic
mic dinner will feature the trip. Ar
rangements will be made for accom-
mediation of 400, and special cars
over the Southern Michigan, electric
lines will carry the party TO and from
the outing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
CHIEF IS SHOT BY
HAVANA GOVERNOR
Raid ON ASbert Club Leads to
Duel in Which Gen. Armando
Riva is Seriously Wounded
Fear More Trouble.

HAVANA, July S.-Gen. Armando
Riva, chief Of the national police. was
shot and MORALLY wounded during a
pistol fight Monday evening in the
most crowded portion Of the Prado.
Gen. Ernesto Asbert, governor Of
Havana province. Sen. Vidal Morales
and Rep. Arias were involved in the
fighting which was the outcome OF
raid made by Gen. Riva Saturday
night on the Asbert club when a large
number Of members were caught
gambling They were arrested and
sentenced 10 a heavy fine.
Gov. Asbert complained to Pres.
Menocal. who it is understood. sus-
tained the action OF the police.
Gen. Riva while driving Monday
evening with his two young sons
stopped his carriage in front Of the
Asbert club and caused the arrest OF
the doorkeeper for illegally carrying
a revolver. Asbert, Morales and
Arias arrived in an automobile about
the same time and a heated dispute
arose. Insults were exchanged and
all alighted. advancing in a threaten
ing manner. According to the stories
OF witnesses, Asbert and Morales
opened fire, Gen. Riva falling with
bullet in his head and another in his
abdomen.
Seeing their chief fall. several
policemen ran to the rescue and
opened fire. but Asbert and his
friend re-entered their car and de-
parted at full speed in the direction
of Mariana.
Gen. Riva's coachman was shot
three times and two bystanders re-
ceived bullets.
The Prado was crowded with
promenadcrs. including many women
and children.
Gen. Riva was taken TO a hospital
where he made a statement that he
was shot by Gov. Asbert. An opera
ton was then performed, but he is
not expected to survive
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
GIRL IS ASSAULTED;
ASSAILANT ESCAPES
Man Who Attacked 13-Year
Old Girl.

ELKHART. Ind. July S.-Dragged
into a clump OF bushes near the bank
of the river, Ruth NJ. Robbins, 49,
year-old step-daughter of G. w. Day
was criminally assaulted Monday
morning by stranger, a young man
who had partially gained the young
girls confidence by telling her that
est neighbors.
The young girl went to the river
bank near the Day home, half a mile
west of the city on the Lexington av.
road. shortly after Z o'clock. Her
father had gone TO his work and her
mother had come TO the city TO do
some shopping. Scarcely had she
begun TO fish when a young man, de-
scribed by her as being about % years
of age. came down the river in a row
boat and landed near her
After assaulting her he forced her
TO accompany him TO the bank. and
ordered her to remain there until he
had reached the other shore.
Scarcely had the boat left the shore
house, meeting her mother, who had
Juse returned from the city. The
mother, even after notifying a neigh
Dor TO telephone to the police. was
able to reach the river bank in time
to see her daughters assailant mount
the opposite bank and disappear in
the underbrush.
The police, assisted by a score or
more of citizens, searched the terri
IOry opposite the scene OF the crime
for practically the entire day. A
young man who was found not far
away was taken across the river but
the girl stated that he was not the
culprit, though he was dressed exact
~ as she had described her assailant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
PROCLAMATION
To the People OF South Bend,
GREETING:

To the People OF South Bend,
greetings:
Whereas, am authorized to issue
n proclamation for the muzzling and
contning OF all animals OF dog kind
when the disease of hydrophobia is
IN danger of becoming prevalent, and
Whereas there Is now danger of the
disease becoming prevalent,
Now L do hereby issue my ProcIa-
nation, ordering and requiring all
persons owning or harboring any ami
l.lal OF the dog kind To cOnfine the
same by good aand substantial means
10 the house, clubhouse or yard where
such person may reside. for a term
beginning July list, and ending Sep
TENDER list, 1913, unless animal is
properly muZZled.
Witness my hand and seal I'm the
City of South Bend, this 2Sth day of
June, \. ID. 1913.
CHAS. l.. GOETZ.
Mayor of the City OF South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
BRIDGE PETITIONERS
ARE HEARD AT GOSHEN

ELKHART. Ind, July s. More
than a hundred Elkhartans. acting as
the representatives of the 1000 cit
liens who signed the petition for a
new bridge over the St. Joseph river
at N Main St. went to Goshen Mon
day morning in 90 AUTOMOBILES and
presented the petition to the board Of
county commissioners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
CHICAGO To GET
TEN WOMEN COPS

CHICAGO, July S.-Ten police
women will be appointed here at
once. in accordance with a special
message sent TO the council Mon
day by Mayor Harrison. They will
be assigned TO the bathing beach
es and parks.
Accompanying the message was
an ordinance amending the police
regulations 10 provide for the en-
ployment OF women police. The
civil service com mission will ar
range for physical examination OF
applicants and uniforms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
PRICES ON ICE ARE CUT

NEW YORK, July S.-War between
wholesale ice dealers created Monday
a situation without precedent in New
York-that of the so-called ice trust
fighting for lower prices. The com
pany-the KnickerDocker-is selling
ice wholesale at S4 ton; competitors
are charging IS and Sc. AS a result
the Knickerbocker is swamped with
demands and faces a shortage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
SOCIALIST SPEAKS.

Louis Farciies, a socialist from Chi
cago addressed a large crowd IN the
Hun garian language at Sadie st. and
Washington av., Monday night. He
urged his hearers to try and better
their surroundings so they could take
a higher place in the community.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
COMMITTEE is APPOINTED
Poultry Men Are TO Publish Catalog
This Fall.

A committee was named Monday
evening at a meeting of the South
Bend Poultry association, held at the
city hall. to have charge of arrang-
ing the catalogue for the next year
TO be published this fall. ]. II. Avery,
president of the association, will act
as chairman of the committee, and
the other members are j. ID. Emmons,
Joseph Barten, Ira NJ. Ullery and j.
Il. Teyrel. a meeting OF the commit
tee will be held July IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
J. !. TITLE DEAD.

LAWRENCEBURG. Ind. July s.
John j. Title. democratic count,
chairman. 81 years old died at hi
home here Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
VETERANS WILL RETURN
Local Men Who Attended Gettysburg
Expected Home.

South Bend veterans who attended
the 5Oth anniversary of the battle of
Gettysburg are expected to return to
the city some time Thursday.
The weeks program ended Monday.
but it is believed the train that left
from Indianapolis will not leave Get
tysburg until Tuesday and will arrive
at the state capital some time Wed
nesday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
is NEPHEW OF VICE PRES.
Charles Il. Marshall Gets Marriage
License at Chicago.

CHICAGO. July S.-Charles T.
Marshall a nephew of the vice presi-
dent, came here Monday from his
home in Indianapolis and applied Tor
a license TO marry Miss Adeline Nj.
Goodhart Of this city He gave his
age as "a and that OF his intended
bride as %. The wedding was SEIZED
uled for Monday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
St. Mary'S Grounds
Not Open to Public

The authorities at st. Mary's
have decided that hereafter the
grounds of the institution will not
be opened to the public.
Owing to the imposition Of some
persons who have been freely al
lowed the use Of the grounds, this
decision has become necessary.
The speeding Of automobiles. be-
sides, being a menace 10 safety, has
also aided in damaging the drive
ways and shrubbery.
Persons who have business with
the institution, or have children in
attendance there, will md no diff
ficulty in enjoying the same priv
ileges as in the past and they shall
receive courteous attention at all
times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08

the summer here
John White of Chicago was the
guest Sunday of Miss Winnifred
Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs A. II. Compton and
Mrs. c. w. Tylor motored to Plym-
outh Monday.
Bruce and Mark Loring of Valpa-
raise are guests of their grandfather,
William Brummit and family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-08
VISITORS Received

During the vacation months.
visitors who wish TO be shown
through the buildings at St. Mary's
will be accommodated on Tues
days and Thursdays from 10 a
m. to D. m.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-27
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Last Man In the Stocks.

The punishment of the stocks
has been inflicted within the mem
DRY of many living men. In the
Manchester Guardian of June il.
1872, there is an account of a man
enduring this form of legal torture
ut Newbury. He was a rag and bone
dealer of incorporate habits and
vas fixed in the stocks for drunk
and d~isorderly conduct at the parish
church. "Twenty-six years had
elapsed since the stocks were last
used" runs the account, "and Their
temperance created no little sen
sation and amusement, several
hundreds of persons being attract
ed to the spot where they were
fixed" The amusement does not
appear to have been shared by the
prisoner, who was released after
four hours and seemed anything
but pleased with the laughter and
derision of the crowd. - London
Chronicle.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-02-27
Should Give Something.

Coming out of a theater the other
night the shrill voice of a woman
sounded high and clear above the
noise of tramping feet and of street
cars, says the Baltimore Sun.
81 never went to such a stupid
play" said the woman. "They
didn't give away a single thing.
Why, they didn't even spray US with
perfume. 1t seems to me that
every manager should have learned
by this time that women expect
some little souvenir when they go
to the theater, even if it's only a
lingering odor of violcts in their
hair"
"Violets," growled a man beside
her. "Violets! Why, in the th%eaters
in Vienna they spray you with a
disinfectant. How would you like
that ?"