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WEEKLY EDITION OF THE
Evening Herald.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF -WAYCROSS AND WARE COUNTY,
VOLUME XXVI
WAYCRfKS GA., SATURDAY. AUGUST 20.1904.
NUMBER 14.
THREE MORE NEGROES KILLED IT STATESBORO TODAY!
The Body of Handy Bell Found on Bridge Shot to Pieces=*Three
Other Negroes Shot by Mob.
Statesboro, Ga., Aug. 17.—The body
of a negro was found on a bridge
eight miles from Statesboro at
o’clock this morning. The body sup
posed'to be that of Handy Bell, who
with other prisoners, for some un-
know reason, were released from jail
last night. The body was shot to
pieces.
Statesboro, Ga., Aug. 17.—Albert
Robinson and his 17-year old son
were taken from their home five
'miles from Register in this county,
^ast night and shot. Both are ser
iously wounded, but are not yet
dead. Too much expression regard
ing the burning of Cato and Reed
yesterday is the alleged cause of the
shooting of the Robinsons.
A message to The Herald from Statesboro says
that three negroes were shot by a mob last night.
Two of the negroes were instantly killed and one was
seriously injured. The report says that the negroes
were heard to talk in a threatening manner about
the burning of Cato and Reed yesterday.
Savannah, Ga., Aug. 17.—A telephone message
from Statesboro to the Press says that Handy Bell,
one of the ringleaders implicated in the murder of
the Hodges family, was also burned at the stake near
Statesboro today. The report is generally credited.
Atlanta, Ga.. Aug. 17.--A dispatch from States
boro this afternoon says that Handy Bell was caught
and lynched early this morning near Register, Ga.
Bell is believed to have been burned, though this is
not verified. Three negroes who made remarks
about Bell were chased by a mob and shot. Two
are expected to die. All quiet at Statesboro this af
ternoon .
Japs Make Threat.
CRUISED MUST LEAVE OR THEY WILL
SEIZE IT,
Union Axoclmted PreM.
b -jgliai, Aug. 18.—The com
mander • of the Japanese
squadron who is watching 12
miles north of the river notified
the authorities that he intends
to steam into port and seize the
Russian cruiser Askold and de
stroyer Grosovoi unless they
leave at once. Russian officers
contend that the ships are not
seaworthy and the Chinese an
thorities hesitate in the matter.
Union Awoclated Pre«.
Paris, Aug. 18,—It is reported
that the Russian Baltic fleet
will start for the Fur East be
fore September first. Eleveu
transports ladened with 75 tons
of English coal hare already
sailed to take up stations along
the route to be followed by the
fleet.
Union Anocimed Proa.
Paris, Aug. 18 —It is reported
from St. Petersburg that Gen
era! * Kuropatkin informed the
3ztr that the forthcoming battle
,t Liao Ya'ng would be deeper'
te; Russians have decided to
naae a stand. The result of the
>attle is awaited with anxiety
Capital Bombarded
nIon s Moci*Kd Pica.
Buenos Ayres, Aug. 18.—Re-
orts received here confirm the
-port that Aesumcion,capital of
'arsgua, waa bombarded yestef-
ay by insurgents. After the
ombardment had lasted twenty
inntes a diplomatic corps inter-
ened and obtained an armistice
24 boars to permit the non-
mbatants to leave the city.
On Board Vessel.
Union Aitociated Press.
New York, Aug. 18—It is be
lieved that 1'ony Marrino, held
for fifty thousaud dollars ran
som, accompanied by two mem
bers of the gang, is now on board
steamer Neard Amerika which
sailed yesterday for Palermo and
Naples. The authorities in Italy
Will be notified and the kidnap
pers will be arrested npon their
arrival into port.. —
A Present of Stamps.
Union Associated Press.
Washington, 'Aug. 18.—The
Commissioner of the District bf
Columbia has received from
fapauese school boy in Kif, Ja*
pan, a collection of five hundred
rare Japanese stamps with the
request to sell them, ns he want
ed the money to contribute to a
fund for widows and orphans of
soldiers killedlu the war.
Russian Cruiser
To Disarm.
TTI.E CHANGE IN THE SITUATION
' IN THE PAP. EAST.
, Donates a Library.
Uni-.u Associated Press.
Chicago, Aug. 18.--Prof. Geo.
Elliott Howard, formerly profes
sor history Letand Stanford Uni
vprsity, donated a special library
of seventeou hundred books on
matrimonial institutions, to Uni
versify of Chicago.
Will Recognize Vilidity.
Union AatocUfed Press.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 18.—It is
understood that Russia will ra
cognize tbe validity, of America
and British with regard to differ-
ent trading between the condi
tional and absolote contraband
of war and will answer i n that
tense. ____ _____
To Succeed Black.
Uaioo Associated Pros.
Boston, Aog. 19.—General W.
W. Blackmar waa elected com*
mandenln-chief of thd grand
army to succeed General Blgck.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 17,—
Russia has agreed to the disarm
atnent of the cruiser Askoia, now
at Shanghai. The admirality
has received no Official informa
tion concerning the arrival of tbe
cruisers Diana and Palloda al
Vladivostok, and the dispatch
that waa received today from
Viceroy Alexiff, who is at Vladi
vostuk, makes no mention of the
arrival.
Paris, Aog. 17.—It is reporter
from 8t. Petersburg that Vice-
roy Alexiff, now at Vladivostok,
is organizing tho second Russiau
army which is to be commanded
by either Generals Kulpre or
Soukbommilolf. General Kuro-
palkin has not been informed of
the intended organization of tbe
new army, and the military ox
perts that the formation will be.
completed'by November ns it
will evidently weaken the influ
ence of General Kuropatkin. and
may interfere with his move-
mints. The choice of a com-
mender i« not considered fortu
nate.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 17.—It is
reported from Mukden that the
Japanese occupied Titian Shan
bn tbe extreme left of tbe Rus
sian lines Monday. It also states
that a small force of Japanese
infantry occupied Dapuidshan
Pass, and the Russian outposts
retired.
No material ebaoge has taken
place in the situation and rain
still continues.
Union Awociatcd Praia.
Constantinople, Aug. 18.—Stat
ed that Sultan has disapproved
• London, Aug. 17.—It is report'
ed from bf. Petersburg that
neither the Grombo nor the Rus'
sia have reached Vladivostok
i$4t and tho whereabouts of the
cruisers not known.
Union Anociated Press.
Portland, Ore,
Ang. 17.—
'flews and motes
I i Patronize Home Industry.
1 I Patronize home industry,
1 j There never was a inure prncti-
■ cal motto than tins. Tbe man
Handy Bell was not. lynched who !ives in a eomnianUy “ nd do '
yesterday at Statesboro but it is|pends upon that community for
stated that a posse is on his track his income, und sends purchases
to a foreign market because it
America and Great Britain call
down Rusqja. ,
Mr. Davis was notified of his
nomination yesterduy at White
Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Japanese shells cause great fires
at Port Arthur.
Tbe American steamer Aztec 1- Senator Hoar is reported dying
has-been chartered to carry flour I today,
to' Japan.
Un on Associated Pres*.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 17.—
Great Britian has formally rais
ed the question of foodstuffs as
contraband of war In a note to
the Russian govorment. It cor
responds -with expressions in
tbe King’s address in prorog
uing parlimenl and ta very etn
pbatio.
may be cheaper, is mure selfish
than wise. The money lie sends
away uever comes back. He lias
in part robbed himself. He has
set a pernicious example which
if generally followed will result
In bankrupting the tuwn upon
which lie relies for a living. To
neglect the home people is not
only ingratitude, it is a short-
Very heavy rains roported in sighted policy which entails a
Middle Georgia. | penally on tbe offender. If a
Shedding and rotting of cotton I man has no patriotism, no appre-
nade Trial Trip,
Union lasociattd Prow
New Yoik, Aug. 18 —A trial
run of express train on tbe sub-
way was made today for the Hrst
time. Tho train made the trip
from Harlein to tho city bull in
fifteen minutes, developing re
markable speed. Trains will run
regularly from now until the or-
iicial opening.
reported throughout the cotton
belt.
The reinforcements from Hu-
vannah to Statesboro did not ar
rive in time.
Negro oiiiers the home of Mrs
J. t’. Hoi,is ni Tliutnailun, Ala.,
andls shm to deutn.
It Is significant that China is
preparing to move 40,000 troops
Assumes Functions.
Union Ataooiul'ed i res..
Hqlingrfers, Auir. 18.—Prince
Obolnrshi today assumed func
tions as G ivernor-general of
elation of favors, no civio pride,
he should have intelligence
enough to know that it is a good
business policy to patronize the
home folks. Everybody shares
more or lets in the prosperity of
the community U tbe mer
chants, the fuel 01 y owners, and
others who have commodities to
sell are prosperous every citizen
is partially benefited. A little
candle of prosperity throws its
beum along way.
Pairoulzo home industry; help
your neighbor and be will he’p ’
you.
Card ol Tbankt.
s—
Chicago Train Wrecked.
Union Associated Press.
Altamont, Mo., Ang. 18.—Obi-
cago Limited on Rock Island
road which left Kansas Oitv for
North last night, wrecked by
spreading rails two miles from
here. Two fatally and fifteen
more or leas injured. ‘
Tuesday, August 23d, will be
return dsy for September term
of City Coart of Waycross.
FinlundX Will s-turt at ot.oejtn[Editors Waycrnys Herald:
t.itirof inspection ! We desire to express ijtr.ngh
'tho columns of y,.ur paper our
Defied The Officers, .sincere appreciation of the kind-
Tim wl«y’« D.dv . «>. . j ness shown ua bv our friends in
Jesse Harris, n negro who de- W " v i cr ,° 1 M <, l ur j n ' ? ** ,,f
dared he would not be arrestedb ur ‘“‘ le >»by. E.peciaby do
by “white crackers,“"now occu- we ; f « el " n ^' r ‘; bli « a,io »* »«■
pies a cell in tho county Jail. “ nd R " !d, " B Bnd "r. and
The' negro is charged with.steal- * a "|'
inga pistol from the depot at' Mr ' an ' 1 Mra ' G ' F ' D,c1,,od -
Gienmore, and for some days
past he has been going to his
work armed with a gun and knife.
Yesterday evening, Deputy
Sheriff D. A. Woodard and Con-
stable J. M. Mathis arrested
- Miss Essie Taylor gave an en
tertainment to a bevy of her
friends last Thursday evening at
her home in North Boston in
honor of her friends, Misses
Frankie and Mabel Folks, two
Harris near Gienmore as he was ?™ U £“.!! d la ‘
. _ . dies from Waycross. It was a
returning from work. They
slipped nn on Harris and before
he realized what was going on
the officers had him covered with
their pistols, though even then
the negro refused to pnt down
the gun and knife. However,
the officers took charge of the
nnrn|y negro, disarmed him and
brought him to jail.
yc
most pleasant and recherche
affair. The young people enjoy
ed the occasion hugely, and it
was with regret that tho hours
sped so rapidly and the time
came so soon for the separation
and the saying of good-night.—
Boston cor Thomasville Times-
Enterprise.
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