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BANK# COUNTY JOURNAL. VOL. I. =OI4OIHIINCt, OHOBS HjLTS,eee We carry the most comJete line in Harmony Grove and can save yon money. We sell either for cash " or on time. See ns before buying. HARDMAN -SH ANKLE MERCHANDISE COMPANY. IMS LIB KB. A TRIPLE MURDER FOLLOWED 15V FEARFUL VENGEANCE. SIX BODIES DANDLE IN THE AIR. Sunnyside, Texas, the Scene of Action. Mob Composed < ' Roth Races Takes Prisoner rom (Juards. ,iu „ For tlie murder of an old man, a . hild and a woman, the assaulting of wo girls, the burning of the home of luir victims, two of the bodies being consumed in the flames, six young . roes were hanged Thursday night y an infuriated mob of negroes, at rMiyride, Walker county, Texas. The 'ist of the lynched follows: ayette Rhone, aged 30; Will Gates, < ••! 35; Louis Thomas, aged 20; con Thomas, aged 13; Jim Thomas, < 1 14; Benny Thomas, aged 15. . fall a German from Brenham as. robbed of .905. Suspicion pointed tie four Thomas boys and they con essed to having committed the theft, aying they had given $3O of the money to Henry Daniels. Daniels spent the money and a few ay: a>ro the four Thomas boys, ac i-o g to their confession, decided to either collect their $3O or kill Daniels. 'they carried out the latter part of the i rogramme. Henry Daniels, an old negro, lived there in a little hut with his stepdaughter, Marie, and a ,v. year-old child. Wednesday night the house <as broken open. Marie Daniels and the child were killed and old man Daniels clubbed to death while trying to protect those in his charge. The old man Daniels and his step daughter were thrown into the house aud the child cast into the well. The house was set on fire and the negroes left, thinking that they had covered their inhuman deed from the sight of the world. The tire had not attracted much retention. But when Daniels and his people did not show up, the ruins of the house were searched and the charred remains were found. Search for the Murderers. The local officers were assisted by the best citizens of the neighborhood in the search for the perpetrators of the crime. The bloodhounds from Steele’s plantation Were secured and they were not long in finding the right track. Before night they went straight into the place where the Thomas boys re sided, and one by one they were se ared. Fayette Rhone, twenty-one years old; Will Gates, thirty-five years old; Louis Thomas, twenty years old; Aaron Thomas, thirteen years old; Jim Thomas, fourteen years old, and Benny Thomas, fifteen years old, were placed under arrest. The last four are broth ers. Later on William Williams was captured. The bloodhounds worked splendidly! and after the boys were confronted with the evidence, they confessed to committing the crime and laid the killing to Louis, the eldest. Mob Appears. All seven of the prisoners were un der guard and Thursday night about 12 o’clock the guards were overpower ed by a strong body of men and the prisoners taken tow ard the Brazos bot tom, north of Sunnyside. A little laier forty or fifty shots were fired and tlfcn all was quiet. Friday morning, dafc ling from the limbs time, ■''I 1 I / I 'jjir • : I' I HIGHWAYMAN RIDDLED. Second Attempt at Hold-Up In the Town of Hardaway. A pitched battle, supplemented by a running fight, in which winchesters, shotguns and revolvers were used, oc curred Friday night at Hardaway, a small town near Albany, Ga. It was the second attempt to rob Putney’s store, the tirst one, Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a negro porter in the store. Three desperate negroes, armed to the teeth, composed one wing of the fight, while a half dozen law-abiding citizens constituted the force to which the negroes were opposed. Friday night just about the same hour, 9 o’clock, the same three ne groes entered the same store. The same party of white men were in the store, hut this time they were all armed. The negroes made the same demand, but the response was quite different from what it was on the tirst occasion. Instantly the guns were brought in to play. The would-be-robbers were as quick on the trigger as the white men and every time a gun sent a load at them one of their guns sent a load hack at the white men. Over twenty shots had been ex changed before any one was hit. One of the negroes finally gave a yell and dropped over. This caused the other two to start for safety with bullets whistling after them. When the negroes entered the store Mr. Putney was at his- home near by, with W. F. Gay, a tobacco drummer. They were at the supper table and heard the shooting. They both armed themselves and started for the store on a run and on the way encountered •the fleeing negroes. It was then that a fight, at first hand to hand almost, ensued and then the running battle came. Both Mr. Putney and Mr. Gay es caped harm, but the impression of both men is that one of the negroes was badly wounded. The negro who was shot down in the store was found to have eighteen bul lets in his body and was stone dead when the smoke cleared away. He is thought to be Charles Dehem. He had in his pocket a knife he bought from Forrester on the night of the first hold-up. POPULISTS BANQUET. Butler Goes to Boston and Makes a Ring ing Speech. The annual banquet of the people’s party of Massachusetts, held at Bos ton Friday night, was attended by nearly 150 persons. George W. Washburn, chairman of the populist state committee, presided, and U nited States Senator Marion But ler, of North Carolina, made the prin cipal address of the evening. After re viewing the political situation and showing how the great fundamental principles of the populist party are gaining ground with all classes aud conditions of producers and consum ers, he said: “The 9,000,000 laborers who are at work in the cotton fields of the south and the wheat fields of the west must be protected against foreign pauper labor, just the same as the 4,000,000 laborers who are employed in man ufacturing. This must be done, or you will have no customers for your goods. “We need a true American system for all American labor and American industry Neither the democratic nor the republican parties have offered us this. They both offer remedies that are contradictory. The gold standard and free trade go logically together, hand in hand. “The farmers and manufacturers of this country should join hands on at least two great economic questions. They should stand solidly for an American system of finance, and for a just and equitable system that will protect all American industry and American labor. This is the position of the people’s party; it is the only logically and true American position.” GREEKS WIN A BATTLE. Volo Ileported to Have Surrendered to Turks. A dispatch to The London Times from Larissa says: “Volo surrendered last evening to a force of Turkish cavalry.” A telegram just received at Athens says that a great battle has been fought at Velestino between a Turkish force of 8,000 and General Smolenski’s brigade. The dispatch states that the Turks were repulsed with enormous losses. Smolenski has asked the crown prince to congratulate the troops. HOMER, GA.. SATURDAY, MAY 8. 1897. TILLMAN IS lII®. THE SOUTH CAROLINIAN ANGERS MR. MORGAN, OF ALABAMA. CONTROVERSY WAS INTERESTING. Repartee Indulged In By the Two South erners Was Saucy In the Extreme. “Levity and Bad Language.” Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, was heard from briefly and pointedly in the senate Monday, after a silence of many weeks, and as usual, his re marks served to arouse a lively con troversy. It occurred during the consideration of the free homestead bill. The bill releases settlers on public lands acquired from Indians from the payments now required by law, and aIRO gives free homesteads on such lands not now occupied. An amend ment was offered by Mr. Morgan giv ing all public lands, not taken up by homestead entry on January 1, 1890, to the several stateß and territories for educational purposes. Mr. Morgan’s proposition aroused much opposition. The debate was en livened by a sharp exchange between Mr. Tillman, of South Carolina, and Mr. Morgan. Mr. Tillman began firing a volley of questions on the jus tice of giving all the government lands to land states, thus depriving the other states of federal aid to education. “Don’t you suppose,” said Mr. Till man, “that we have as many poor children needing education as you have, and as a matter of decency do you propose to gobble up all the lands?” “I am not a gobbler,” returned Mr. Morgan, ‘ ‘so the rules applying to gob blers do not apply to me.” Mr. Tillman insisted that the Mor gan proposition meant that one class of states was to gobble up all the lands. He added that his state already had done much for Mr. Morgan’s state, peopling it and redeeming it from the Indians. “If so,” replied Mr. Morgan, wdth a touch of sarcasm, “I am willing to re turn to South Carolina all the people she ever gave to Alabama.” “I have never heard it insinuated that they were not respectable peo ple,” said Mr. Tillman. “Respectable and poor,” observed Mr. Morgan. “Yes, poor, God knows,” contined Mr. Tillman, “and because we are poor w r e protest against your stealing what they have left.” For the first time Mr. Morgan showed signs of irritation, and turn ing to the presiding officer, Mr. Man tle temporarily in the chair, he pro tested against the use of the words “gobble” and “stealing.” Without w aiting for a ruling from the chair, the colloquy proceeded. “If it is not stealing, it is very much akin to it,” remarked Mr. Till man. Mr. Morgan said it was not sur prising to hear of “stealing” from a senator who had proposed to relieve his state from the federal taxes on liquor. “We have made the liquor laws of South Carolina so as to benefit the poor, educate the children, reduce drunkenness one-half and shut out every barroom in the state,” respond ed Mr. Tillman. He added that he would later discuss the South Carolina liquor law showing how it could be well applied to other states. Mr. Morgan, somewhat ruffled, said he would not have entered upon this subject if he had thought it would lead the senator (Tillman) into such intoxicating strain. He insisted, he said, on the orderly conduct of the business of the senate and lie would not be taken off his feet by intrusions. “There was no purpose to take the senator oft’ his feet,” asserted Tillman. “I have been here a long time,” continned Mr. Morgan, “and this is the first time a senator has attempted to take me off my feet by remarks personally offensive, even though ut tered in a spirit of levity and bad language.” After Mr. Morgan had discussed the merits of his amendment Mr. Tillman secured the floor and disclaimed any purpose to speak flippantly or discour teously to Mr. Morgan or to take him off his feet. This closed the inoideut. DOUG HER FY DEBFER.YDOES Continue to Get In Tlieir Work—More Holdups Reported. The section of Dougherty county, Ga., about Albany is thoroughly ter rorized and the entire popu ation is armed for instant combat. A third hold-up occurred Sunday morning and still another occurred late Saturday night. The negroes are so frightened that it is impossible to get them out ol doors after dark, and they keep the doors and windows of tlieir cabins bar ricaded. Late Saturday night Mr. E. P. Ho 1 liday, who lives a few miles fron Hardaway, was on his way home. Hi hail a considerable sum of money am a wagon load of provisions. He ha< hardly proceeded beyond the limits ol Hardaway before three stalwart liegvoet stepped into the middle of the road. With the easy tone of constant prac tice, the leader ornered “hands up!’ Mr. Holliday, ably assisted by hi negro driver, obeyed. Holliday was relieved of sls and the load of provisions and then ordered t drive on. Sunday morning three negroes, pi e Bumably the trio that entertained Mr. Holliday the night before, entered the home of Cato Moore and, at pistol point, persuaded Cato and his family to desert at once. The three then cooked their morning meal and leis urely departed. Cato has been unable to find either his wife or his two children since the affair, aud has been too thoroughly frightened to return to his deserted home. The recent hold-ups bring to light the fact that on April 14th there was a big hold-up at Climax, Ga., and it now seems certain that the two men in jail at Albany had a hand in it. The store of G. W. English was held up and the safe robbed of Slid, while the negroes each took a hat and a suit of clothes. Mr. English has identified the negro Homer Mitchell as one of the three that took part in the affair. He also stated that he had identified the hat worn by the dead highwayman, Denen, as one stolen from his store. TWO DEATHS RESULTED. Later Reports of tlie Pittsburg Fire Show Fatalities. The fire at Pittsburg, Pa., Sunday night, which destroyed §3,000,000 worth of merchandise, resulted in two deaths and the injury of four others. It involves the complete destruction of two of the greatest mercantile houses of Pittsburg, houses of long and proud record. The great wholesale establishment of Thomas C. Jenkins and the mam moth retail store of Joseph Horne & Cos. are total ruins. The burnt section extends from Fifth street to Cecil alley on Penn avenue and from Cecil avenue to Fifth street ou Liberty street, covering an area of several ocres. George A. Atkinson and Elmer Croko, firemen, were killed. Michael Daly, Robert Badger, George Meekin, also firemen, were severely injured. A number of other firemen are missing and are supposed to be buried under the walls at Liberty avenue and Cecil alley. MINERS MAY STRIKE. Mine Owner Will Ask For a Iteii .lotion of Fifteen Per Cent in Wages. F. P. Clute, manager of the Glen Mary Coal Mining Company, of Ten nessee, located ou the line of the Cin cinnati Southern railroad, says that the mines along the line of the road were all about to shut down. He stated that a demand on the men would be made for a reduction of possibly 15 per cent in wages aud that if they declined to accept the cut the mines would have to close. Mr. Clute gave as a reason for this that the state mines, operating con vict labor, had made such a cut in the price of coal that the free operators found they could not operate except at a loss and pay existing wages to miners. It is understood that there will be a general meeting of the miners of the district in a few days to consider the matter and decide as to whether they will quit or go on with their work. Forest Fires Are On. Forest fires are starting up again around Ashland, Wisconsin. A big fire is raging across the bay and an other fire is threatening Brule, on the Northern Pacific. BANQUET TO BUCK. Atlanta Friends of Minister to Japan Do Him Honor. Minister Plenipotentiary aud Envoy Extraordinary Alfred E. Buck was the recipient of honor at Atlanta Saturday. He was tendered an elaborate banquet at the Kimball House by his fellow citizens, and they broke bread in his behalf. It was a notable assemblage, made up every class, all were out to do honor to the man who will represent the United States in Japan. It is safe to say that it was one of the most representative gatherings ever held in Atlanta, for class and cir cles were thrown away and the people were out simply to give tribute by their presence to the Georgian who has made such a huge political suc cess. There was present, of course, the political coterie which has stood by Colonel Buck during his campaign. There was also there men of every profession, and all entered into the occasion as one of great significance. In response to a toast Colonel Buck replied in part: “Mr. Chairman aud Gentlemen of Atlanta: I wish to thank you for the honor done me by the citi zens of Atlanta. lam a Georgian and have the interest of my state at heart, and in my new sphere I hope you will not be disappointed in me. “I wish to thank you for this ex pression of your kindness from those who oppose me politically, and yet it is evident that outside of the political hall, you are my friends. I am fully convinced jthat political enemies can be personal friends. (Applause.) “I love Atlanta, it is my home, and some day I hope to return to it and again shake the hands of my friends. This city will be my home upon my return. I love the old red hills of Georgia and too dearly to bid adieu for good. “I wish to thank you again for this magnificent show of appreciation and say to you the honor will never he for got,” “Colonel Glenn said that we all loved Georgia, and that there was a man seated around the board who is a brave man and a thorough Georgian. If this man had been an Indian he would have been named ‘Not Afraid to Do His Duty,’ but by the grace of God he is a white man and is called the ‘governor of the state. ’ ” Governor Atkinson said: “I don’t see why my friends call me a brave man as I came here tonight to meet our friend, and I have been meeting him ever since I have been in public life. (Laughter.) “If we can’t get the offices, and we ought to have them, then let us be thankful that southern men get them, though of different political convic tion, What we want is to send abroad men who will advertise our country and what Georgians want is to send abroad men who know this state, her resources and who can do us good. I believe in this man we have the right minister to Japan. What we ask of him is to let the people of Japan know that we are the greatest nation on the globe and that Georgia is the greatest state.” (Loud applause.) “Colonel Glenn said that he knew Colonel Buck would be the greatest man in Japan, and that there wa6 one individual around the board who was going to see to it that Georgia cotton was sent from his factory to the east and not returned, and that gentleman was Major J. F. Hanson, of Macon.*” Major Hanson made an eloquent speech in behalf of the indus tries of this country, and implored Col. Buck to see that the cotton of this section was brought to Japan and not returned. He hoped that the appointment of his friend would lead to the opening of the ports of the eastern countries to the commerce of this country. Hon. Hoke Smith wus introduced here and made a speech that called for frequent applause. He said that he was sorry to see that the republicans had an opportunity to fill the offices, but he rejoiced that they had at least filled one of them wisely. “We are proud that the representa tive of Japan has been chosen from our midst. We are thankful that we are in a position that does not cling to either party to have the interests of the south looked after.” A number of other prominent men made brief speeches. Just before the clock struck twelve the banquetters sang “Auld Lang Syne” and “We Won’t Go Home Till Morning,” and then closed by drink ing to Colonel Buck’s good health. NO. 5. Secret Drawers in Use. It is not alone in stories that secret drawers,hiding places in furniture anil private passages underneath houses ore to be found nowadays. They are to be found also in modern New York. According to a cabinet maker, orders are frequently received by him for pieces of furniture made with hidden reoeptacles. He keeps one designer, in fact, whose work consists in con triving false bottoms and secret draw ers for desks, ohairs and tables. “Rich women,” he declared re cently, “are the most frequent cus tomers for this sort of work, and I have no doubt that it is because they cannot trust their servants, or that, if honest, the servants seem too curious about their mistresses’ affairs. ” In teresting coincidences have come to his notice of the sudden failure in business of the husband of some woman who had just received from his shop an ingenious cabinet. The cab inetmaker has no doubt that valuable securities were hidden therein from the creditors. An odd thing, too, in the furniture trade is the fact that most of the “old English oak settees,” chairs of the reign of Anne, etc., supposed to be antiques, are manufactured out in Grand Rapids, Mich. As for the underground passages there are more of them in New York than in a medieval town. They are not all secret, but under uptown mansions built within ten years there are some which only the owner and the builder know about. Under the Vanderbilt chateau at the plaza there is one which runs from a point beneath a rear room out to the edge of the street, where the exit is concealed by a slab which looks like a part of the pavement. In case of robbery or any other danger within the house escape could be made through this passage to the street where an alarm could he sounded, Guards at the doors would thus be caught at their posts, not knowing that any one within the house had passed out of it.—New York Press. He Had Fallen Off. Patrick was anew man in the light horse regiment, but his cheerfulness and witty replies had already estab lished him as a favorite. He had one drawback, however, and that wns his awkwardness when on a horse’s back. Naturally his position required the opposite of this, aud Patrick worked hard and faithfully to acquire the ease and naturalness of his comrades when riding. He congratulated himself that this was at last accomplished; but one day when on parade his horse shied and threw him with considerable force. When he regained conscious ness he found that his arm had been broken by the fall. With his usual characteristic good humor the poor fellow Bmiled in his paiu as he said: “Well’ well, it’s too bad. I thought I had improved in my riding a grent deal, but instead I have fallen off.” — Harper’* Round Table. Lavender Dying Out. Lavender is still used in English linen closets, but the supply is threat ened with extinction. The growers in the village of Hitchin, one of the chief centres of the lavefider indus try, assert that owing to a succession of bad seasons the plant is dying out there, and that,moreover, they cannot compete with foreign imitations of lavender water. The business of growing and manufacturing lavender is mainly in the hands of Quakers. Saving Something. Cbolly —My dear fellow, I do wish you’d lend me that ten I asked for. It’s a case of life or death. Tom—How can that be? Cholly—Why, I’ve got to pay five of it to Algy, or my credit will be killed!—Harper’s Bazar.