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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. For the news read tbe Herald.