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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

The public double hanging II Din
seals and Peter Bolen, the two ne
sroes who were convicted of murder
ing and robbing Willie Taylor, mem
Der Of their same race and a porter for
the Mobile K Ohio Railroad here, took
place at Sarkville on the morning OF
August 6, without a mishap. though
spectacular indeed. The crowd mum
bered in the neighborhood OF 5000,
some having come from the adjoining
counties, including people Of all colors
and walks Of life. Many white women
intermingled in the crowd, some Of
who stood in close proximity TO the
scaffold. Both prisoners assembled
without a tremor OF fear or emotion
and after a brief service by their spir
itual advisers, we're allowed to make 1
public statement. Seals made a full
confession of his part in the murder Of
which he was convicted, duplicating
Bolen, and said he was confident of his
salvation. Bolen's testimony was di'
rectly contradictory, he disclaiming
all knowledge of the affair. stating
that he was going TO death in limo
enc At 1850, when they were pro.
nounced dead by DR.. ]. W. Eckford
their bodies were cut down and placed
In collins by their people.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

The warblers are a busy little group that frequent the Virginia side of
the Potomac from Rossyn to Chain bridge. They ar small birds with thin
voices that are not especially musical although one or two varieties have
some really fine singers.
ord lovers they are the favorte songsters. The wood thrush. which is
larger than the other varieties, is a bright brown in color, with large dark
spots on its creamy breast. It is found in most woods around Washington,
generally sings at sunset, early in the morning or a cloudy day. Its
Bong is clear and thrilling, while its callnote is a soft whit, whit"
Another interesting group are the vreos, dainty little birds whose color.
ing harmonizes 81 well with the leaves around which they live that they are
often passed by unnouced. They have sweet voices and build little basket
nests suspended from forked twigs. q
The Smithsonian grounds area favorte place for the orioles. both the
Baltimore and orchard.
The tanagers are the most brilliant Of all the colony. The scarlet tana.
ger, Al its nam implies Is a seveninch bird with bright flaming body and let
black wings. He mostly keeps we'll outside the city limits. as his bright
coloring is a sure mark for his enemies
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

turn of mind have Jus. invented flying yachts or engineless AUTOS Wish
TO ave President Wilson put his stamp Of approval n them
There are a few dangerous cranks. Frank Holt, who placed a bomo
m the capitol, shot J. p. Morgan, threatened to dynamite ever bg ocean
liners and committed suicide in Jail, IA of this latter lass These mono
maniacs labor under the deluson that they have received orders from on
high" to perform a certain task for the benefit o mankind" Whatever
crimes they commit they believe are wise acts which will aid humanity.
In order Il safeguard the high officials of this country, the chic targets
for these individuals OF strange Authorizations, and the residents o Wash
fneton against n acts of violence which they might commit. squad Of
uniformed police and phincl0hes men are on the alert day night for
the cranks who arrive in the city from tini to time with their weird plots
matured and ready to put in action.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Gals throughout the country are anxious to learn their whereabouts. This is
why a small volume containing the photographs of the escaped criminals,
their descriptions, details of the crimes for which they are wanted and facts
concerning their escapes has just been prepared for publication.
These escaped convict albums will be distributed broadcast throughout
the country.
that each page of it will contain the record Of crime Oh tragedy is the fact
that it emphasizes, perhaps, more than anything else has we done, the
comparative fnfrequency of escapes from federal pententiaries and jals.
There are approximately only $50 convits at large today who have won
their clear of federal prisons without the formalty OF discharge OF
pardon.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

in May. Maryland urged the choice Of Annapolis; in June. New Jersey offered
a district below the falls Of the Delaware. Virginia. having Georgetown for
its object. invited Maryland to join in a cesson of equal portions of territory
lying together on the Potomac. leaving congress to fix its residence on either
side.
During the summer congress appointed a committee to consider what
Jurisdiction it should exercise in its abiding place. Things drtred y for
some time, and nnauy, partly in Difference to washtngtons judgment, the
Potomac country "a selected. BY a let of March 30. 1871, Washington
"a authorized to select the site and mark the boundaries, and this he did
early in the year. the orner stone Of the Federal territory being laid on
April is.
Maj Pierre Charles lEnfant. a French engineer, who had served In the
Continental army, a chosen % lay ut the town, and though dismissed in
March, 1872, he drew u p a plan which was adopted by the commissioners ir
charge. and IN accordance with this Andrew Elicott laid ut the city.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
CHARGES ARE MADE OF iRREGU.
LARlTIES IN PONTOTOC
COUNTY,.
BILB0 HAS GOOD MAJORITY
Russell Also Beats Bunyan Carter for
Ticket Failed to Get the BIG
Vote Expected.

JACKSON.
Charges Of Irregularities and incon.
sistencies in the returns from Ponto-
toe and other counties will be made
before the Democratic state eecutive
committee by the Reilly forces in an
attempt to throw out returns which at
present make Theo. G. Bilbo COVER.
nor-elect.
Reports of Irregularities in Ponto-
toe reached the headquarters OF
Marion w. Reilly Aug. >, and his
friends declare that the matter viii
be fought out before the committee.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Dan Maybee, who has been serving
a life term in the p%enitentiary for
killing Sam Reber, a young man of a
prominent family, in a red light re-
sort several years ago, was pardoned
by Gov. Brewer Aug. Z, after the chief
executive carefully considered a petit
ton signed by several hundred citi-
zens.
Tom Tyson. sent up from Lamar
county in 1912 to serve a life term
for criminal assault, also was par.
doned by Gov. Brewer.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Of Old Bromp
ton, Chatham. recently celebrated her
one hundredth birthday. She is a
widow and is the granddaughter Of a
%centenarian who died at the age OF
N hundred and three. As a member
OF the Wesleyan Methodist commu-
nifty. she was the first Bible woman to
as long 9 as 1s32.-London Times.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
CUR6 ON DRINKING,

The Cambria Steel company Of
Johnstown, Pa, has taken official
steps to curb all drinking by its en-
ployees on the principle that any man
has a right to drink If he wants to,
but no man has a right to drink and
expect to sell his lessened efficiency to
the Cambria Steel company at full
price.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

The preliminary trial of P. D. Rush
ing, charged with the murder of his
~sonin-law. Harvey Moore, was held at
Blue Mountain Aug. 9. 1t is charged
that Rushing stabbed Moore TO death
on the night of July 80. Moore and
his wife were living with Rushing and
It is claimed that i'll feeling had eX.
listed between the two for some time,
Moore was only in his twenties, while
Rushing is nearly 20 years of age and
in very feeble health. Rushing was
bound over to await the action Of tbs
grand jury under a $1,000 bond.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

All government work on the leyees
In the vicinity Of Natchez is still held
I'D on account of high water, but the
rapid fall Of the river will soon make
It possible to resume activity.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Mayor ". D. Cutrer Of Clarksdale
underwent an operation at the Bap-
fist Memorial Hospital in Memphis
Aug. 9. The operation was success
full. Mr.. Cutrer's condition indicates
that he will be able to return home
within the next few days.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
MISSISSIPPI BRIEFS

The Missouri Park Commission
gives notice that Missouri will arrange
for 50 additional memorial markers
for the Vicksburg National Park.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

iHHy HdFe uIeu III tHeIT ~StII-SUugHt
obscurity. Others may have made
perilous going to some strange port
where extradition is an unknown
menace.
Yet. whether they are alive or
dead, and whether they are in a zone
of safety or skulking in some under.
world dive from which they could be
dragged forth to pay the penalty for
their ~offenses, the superintendent Of
prisons in the department Of justice
and countless sheriffs and prison Off
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

The first bale of cotton Of the crop
of 1915. received at G~reenyille Aug. :
by o. c. Crittenden q Co. from 5. NJ.
Spencer, q planter in the southern
part of Washington county, was sold
at auction in front OF the Cotton Elk
change to Edward Holland d Co.. cot
ton buyers. for 23A cents per pound.
The bale weighed 555 pounds. ano
brought S129.04.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Halt a hundred members Of the In
ternational Longshoremen's Associa
tion, armed and threatening to dc
damage to three shrimp s%chooners,
which were operating with non-union
men. marched from Biloxi to Ocean
Springs on Aug. 9 and there prepared
to meet the |schooners when they ap.
peared TO take on ice for theit trip
to the Louisiana marsh lands. In.
stead Of the fight which the loussAOre
men had planned, they there encoun'
tered Marshal Raymond and a force
Of armed deputies dispatched from
Biloxi, who sent the strikers back tc
Biloxi without accomplishing their
purpose. The schooners are being
operated by the Foster Fountain Com.
pany. Federal aid may be invoked. as
q struggle. should 1t come, might take
place in government water territory
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Of these monomaniacs-that is the
scientific name for them-have a keen
desire to see the chief representative
of the United States.
There are many different varie-
ties Of cranks. Most of them are
harmless and imagine themselves peo-
Pile of importance. They assume dig
Hified postures in front Of the White
House land haughtily demand that the
policeman on guard present their
cards and respects to the president.
Still others cranka of the inventive
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

HgrlculturaI department. They are
recognized both by their tuneful
songs and by their vivid coloring.
The summer birds have bright reds.
yellows, green and blues in their
coats, in marked contrast to the sober
grays and browns of those which fly
about during the drearier months of
the year. The warblers, thrushes.
vireos, tanagers, swallows and orioles
make up this summer colony which
settles in the heart Of the city and in
its MANY beautiful suburbs beyOnd,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
Sad Blow,

It is q sad blow to the Republicans
that the income tax is likely to yield
$40, OOO, 900 more than the estimates.
philadelphia Record.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
4 Lest Case.

Il don't know whether my pretty
neighb0r takes me seriously or not
You can easily ind out
How"
Pretend you have found another
pretty neighbor in the same block
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Adjutant General Erie c. Scales has
issued the formal order for the an
nual rifle practice to take place at
Camp Williamson, near Nicksburg,
beginning Aug. lG and continuing for
five weeks. There will be 100 men
to come here in weekly battalions OF
several hundred each.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

A man seldom saves any money
after marriage unless he has a wife
who will save it for him.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

Z. w. Coruthers. section foreman Of
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail
road, living in Rosedale, was assassi-
mated by one Of the negro section
gang. George Finch. on August 5. a
Winchester rife was used and the vic
tim was shot from behind. According
to the report one Of the negroes had
been discharged and two of the gang
made a plot to murder the foreman.
The shooting occurred neal Malvina,
and when Justice Of the Peace Rob
ert Arnold went to investigate he was
also turned back by the Winchester
rife. He went to his office and got a
gun. shooting at the negro W or
three times without effect, \ posse is
searching for the murderer and his &C.
complice with the aid Of the hounds
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
WHY HARBOR IT?

whisky" says Federal Judge Kill
lifts, lis the in~veterate enemy OF the
union labor man.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
WNAIIONALW%
QpIIAL AFFAIQS
Songbirds That Spend the Summer in Washington

Observation-Disclosures varieties of songbirds come to Washington for
" Tn summer months only and att present numbers Of these visitors can
0 en in the city parks. in the grounds Of the capitol. White House or
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
Cranks From Everywhere Flock to the Capital

w AsHrGToN has been declared the mecca for cranks. Slowed away
w in corners of their diseased minds are wonderfully fantastic schemes
which they hope o carry out with the aid Of the president. For the majority
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

virginia., anu UrIgIHdIIy WIS q SQudTe,
the sides Of which were about ten
miles each.
After the war was over 1t was
deemed advisable to look about for a
permanent residence Of congress. The
articles Of confederation left congress
free to meet where 1t would. There
were shortly many competitors. OF
the Is states which at that time
fringed the Atlantic. the central point
was in Maryland and Virginia. Early
In 1888 New York rendered Kingston;
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
Album Of Escaped Federal Convicts Is Prepared

SOMEWHERE beyond the reach of the long fingers of the law a scattered,
- furtive company of criminals are hiding out" today. They are Ter who
have escaped from federal prisons during the past six years. Some of them
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13
District Of Columbia 125 Years Old This Year

r HE district Of Columbia vas established as the sea of the government OF
I he United States by congress- rs years go-July 16, 1890. Thu. requisite
area for the District ws offered to congress by the states Of Maryland and
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

The dead body Of an unidentified
negro was found Aug : near A street
and Twenty-sixth avenue, in the rear
of the Meridian Grain & Elevator Co.
Coroner D. 4. Ray held an inquest
over the remains and returned a YER
dict that the negro came to his death
from mashes and bruises upon his
body from unknown causes. Every
effort was made to ascertain the name
Of the dead
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

In many homes
once childless there
are now children be-
cause of the fact
that Lydia E. Pink
hams V Vegetable
Compound m k e S
women norm al,
healthy and strong.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-13

II you want special advice write to
Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held in strict confidence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-03
Wilson Bespeaks
Public Interest for
Negro Exposition

WASHINGTON. July 2.-President Will
sons proclamation bespeaking national
interest in the exposition TO commemor-
ate fifty years achievements OF the negro
race. which iE to open at Richmond, Va.
next week. was issued from the White
HcEse today. In 1t he said:
The occasion has been recognized as
Of national Importance by congress
through an appropriation Of $500 TO aid
in It's promotion and contamination. The
action of congress in this matter indi-
cate very happily the desire of the ma
ton. as well as the people Of Virginia, to
encourage the negro in his efforts to
solve his Industrial problem.
THE National Negro exposition is de-
signed to demonstrate his progress IN
the last fifty years and to emphasize his
opportunities. As president OF the United
States. I bespeak the active interest OF
the nation in the exposition and trust
that every facility will be extended TO
the leaders. whose earnest work has
made the undertaking possible"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-03
Astor Transfers
Large Holdings to
His Youngest Son

NEW YORK, July s-Deeds recording
the transfer of $4,000 worth OF real
estate from William Waldorf Aston o :.
England to his youngest son. Captain
John jacob Astor. on file here. were de-
elared today 10 constitute the largest
aft OF real estate other than by beIuNst.
ever recorded In New York City. The
deeds were filed yesterday by counsel
for the elder Mr.. Astor. In this country.
The SLIT Included half OF the old Aston
house. the other half OF which was torn
down two years age. and two office
buildings In the financial district
Captain John Jacob Astor. by this Gift
becomes one Of the largest real estate
holders of Manhetton Island. He Joined
the English army several years ago and
went with the British troops early IN
the war as captain Of the First Lie
Guards. u was reported that he waS
wounded in battle In France last 90.
tOber.
4 few years ago William Waldorf Astor
placed property In New York assessed Al
more than t6oCooo0 In trust for his cid.
est son, Waldorf Astor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-03
FRANCE ASKS ITS CITIZENS
TO TRADE GOLD FOR NOTES

PARIS. July 2.-The private stock Of
gold in France has been unofficially
stated at from 5OOo,OOO.OOo 70 1000. 700. 600
francs. (There are five francs to the
dollar)
The government has decided TO invite
the citizens OF France to exchange their
gold for notes, and TO that end Finance
Minister Ribot has addressed letter to
the Bank Of France suggesting that spe-
cial counters Re set aside in the bank in
Paris and its branches throughout the
country for the receiving Of gold from
citizens who desire in this way spontan-
eouAly to render service to the national
defense.
In addition to tho r~-r ~ote given in
exchange for this gold. each dcpc
will be handede a ceruncato setting forth
his service TO the country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-03
PORFIRIO DIAZ, FOR
GENERATION LORD
OF MEXICO, DEAD
Continued from Page oneJ

Continued from Page one.)
and retinuo Of servants maintained By
some Of his friends who fled Mexico with
him.
No decision has yet been made concern
ing the final disposition OF the body or
the date Of the funeral
General Diaz was born In 1890. His
family were Of old Spanish stock. with
an infusion Of Indian blood. Left faith
erless at the age OF 3. he was educated
At the expense Of the bishop Of Oaxaca
with the intention OF becoming a priest,
but he eventually turned TO law and then
at tho outbreak Of the war with the
United states turned to military career.
Opposed santa Anna.
lie served throughout that struggle in a
militia company which he helped 20 or
ganlze, and after peace was declared he
made a special study Of military science.
He and one other were the only Two in
the country who dared openly oppose the
continuation OF Santa Annals Dictator
ship. His execution was ordered, but ne
escaped and Joined Herreras revolt. He
speedily made a reputation as a soldier,
and as a brigader general he was the
chief thorn in the side Of the F'rench
forces. when. taking advantage Of the
civil war In the United States they At
tempted to place Archduke MACMILLAN OF
Austria on the throne OF a Mexican en-
pire. Diaz harrassed the enemy con-
stanty. and In June. 1867. captured Mexico
City with his forces. On the re-establish-
ment OF the republic he was unsuccessful
as a candidate for president. but in 1877
IN xyau aIacfad IN ffiI fba uuexnlred ternn
of the fugitive president. Lerdo. His last
and eighth election was in July. 1910
To DiRz was given credit for the ad-
vance OF Mexico to the status OF a
stable. progreEsive and prosperous gov
although the autocratlc meth
DDS he employed were widely criticised
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-03
zeppelins lombard
Munitions Factory
In Town of England

NEW YORK. July A description OF
the bombardment Of tho northeast coast
OF England by Zeppelins on the night OF
June i5 details OF which have not been
permitted by the British censors 60 be
come public was brought TO New York
by passengers aboard the steamship Lap
land arriving today from Liverpool.
According 20 accounts OF tho air raid
given by the Lapland's passengers. the
Zeppelins. which raided tho northeast
coast OF England. were more successful
from a military standpoint than any Of
the previous aerial war craft which have
flown over England. as they did consider
able damage to Pslmer's foundry. a
large machine shop in New Castle. now
used for a munitions factory.
The official reports according TO the
Lnpland's passengers. cited that ma
iority OF the deaths caused by the ex-
plosIve bombs dropped by the raiders
took place in the munitions factory,
which also suffered grave material dam
age. The raid began at Grimsby, where
II was said the highly important and
valuable docks at birmingham narrowly
escaped bombs which were dropped by
tho Zeppelins. From Grinsby's a course
WIS suseFeu TOT huu, nut When HUI was
reached little attention apparently was
paid TO the city which had suffered
heavily from the previous visit Of Ger
man aircraft. The pilot who evidently
knew the country well. led the Zeppelin
squadron then to New Castle.
Running with double shifts day and
faght tho munitions factory at New
Castle was we'll lighted and offered n fair
target TO the air craft. One Of the big
zeppellns seemed TO hover. almost sta
tionary. over tho munitions works and
rained down upon the boundary a guam
uty OF explosive and incendiRry bombs.
How great the damage was, It was
said. has been withheld from tlc public.
Only officials have been allowed near
the bombsrded factory since then, but
II In generally known that 1t suffered
considerable injury from the attacks