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The Herald- Official Organ Town and County Tvt.kr M. Peeples, - Editor Lawrencevi’' - Ga Tuesday, July 27, 1897, G, T. Johnson, of Athens, committed suicide in Sparten burg, S. C., last Wednesday. No cause is assigned except de spondency. Tramps are now spreading small pox in Alabama and as the people are becoming indig nant, they will probably invade Georgia next. The Tax Receiver of Fulton county reports 200 lawyers, doctors, and others who have for years failed to pay their Hpcci i • laxes. And now they have got to pay or close up shop. A large Georgia melon has been sent to the President and he was very grateful. Lon Livingston made the presenta tion speech and be knows how to describe a Georgia melon un til the Presidents mouth water ed. Pr. Ryder's brothers are much wrought up over the lynching of their brother, who they claim was insane. They have announced their intention to prosecute the case with all iheir vigor and means. They claim that they have got posi tive evidence as to the identity of three of the mob and will not rest until the others are as certained. They will then test the question whether there is any law in Georgia for the pro tection of human life from mob violence. KILLING IN ATHENS. James Baughu shot ami kill ed Jim Davidson in Athens last Sunday evening. The trouble was over a girl that both of them visited. The shooting appeared to be in self-defense. All the parties are white. REFUSES TO TALK. Tom Langford, who was ex pected to save old Taylor I)elk frtun the gallows by swearing that tlie old man was not guil ty, refuses to talk. He will not say whether Taylor was there or not at the time of the killing. It is in his power to save the old man's life or to send him to the gallows, but Tom is looking out‘for numlier one, and he expects to use his information to his own advant age. If he can make a good deal, the idea is he is willing to talk; if not, then he is not. RUCKER GETS IT. An Atlanta negro barber has been appointed collector of in ternal revenue for Georgia. Our Senators protested against the enforcement cf the revenue laws in the hands of a negro, but the pressure on Mc- Kinley to recognize the colored people was so strong that he de cided to give this place to Ruck er. With Rink Morton as post master in Athens and a negro at Augusta the colored, element will have no cause to complain. What has become of Bill Pledger? William is standing at the door waiting for a job. GEN. M’LAW’B DEAD. Gen. IjiFayette Mcl.aws, next to the hint Hurviving ma jor general of the Confederate army, died in Savunah last week after a short illi ess, al though his general health had been had for some years. Gen. Mcl.aws was a hrave soldier, a skillful general and a kind hearted man. He resigned from the Federal army to take a position under the Confeder ate government and was at once given an important command. Ho rose rapidly until he attain ed the rank of major general. In his division was WotVord's brigade, in which many of our North Georgia people served. . * After the war Goa. Grant, on account of old friendship, they were boys together, appointed him post master at Savanah, which position held for a num ber of years. He left two sons and two daughters. The Passenger Department of the Seaboard Air l.iue ut Ports mouth, Ya., has issued a unique attractive and useful souvenir in the shape of a paper weight, being a bale of cotton reduced to anout two by three inches, laying on u truck while an idle negro seated on the bale enjoys his water melon. This attractive as well as use article can be obtained by send ing 25 cents in stamps to T. J. Anderson, Gen’l, Pase’r. Agent, Portsmouth, Ya., to cover cost pf mailing. MOB RULE. The time has come when the question is to be settled wheth er the State of Georgia is able to enforce its laws. The law which gives protection to the citizen against mobs is just as sacred as those which prescribe punishment for crime. If the State is not able to enforce its laws, and protect the dignity of its courts, and carry into effect their judg ments, then we had as well ac knowledge the fact and ask the Federal government to enforce our laws for us. Does anybody suppose that if a United States officer had been mobbed at Griffin or Columbus in broad day-light that the guilty-ones would not have suf fered or left this country ? If the general government can enforce its laws why cannot the State ? We see the U. S. laws daily enforced in communities hostile to the officers sent there for that purpose. Why is this ? Because it is well known that the entire power of the govern ment is behind these officers. HasGeorgih no reserve power to aid the civil officers in the discharge of their duty ? Is the enforcement of the law de pendent on the sentiment of each particular locality? Where is our malitia—the military companies that the State spends 125,000 annually to train ? They are armed and equipped by the State. Can’t these troops be relied on ? If not, they had better l*e disbanded and the State organize a body of regulars. These are questions now up permost in the public mind. A prisoner sent to the city of Mu con last week for safe keeping is hurried away from the prison there for fear of a mob, and yet there is a batalhon of armed soldiers in the city. That was such a confession of weakness that it encourages violence. Two lynchings last week! How many will there be this week ? Perry and Flanagan were hurriedly transferred from Decatur to Atlanta at midnight last Friday night to avoid a mob. Open threats are made that the jail of Jackson county will be uttacked and three men charged with murder will be lynched. There is an uneasy feeling all over the State. The Governor is commander 'in-chief of the army and navy. He has sworn to see that the laws are enforoed and the peo ple given protection. The people are anxiously waiting to see what Governor Atkinson will do. THE RYDEIf LYNCHING. We published last week a brief notice of the lynching of Dr. Ryder by a Talbot county mob. Last Monday was the day appointed to begin his trial. The case, on a good le gal showing, was continued by Judge Hart until Septem ber. This seemed to outrage certain people of Tal bot county. They were thirst ing for human blood, and six teen of them followed the pris oner to the railroad station, took him away without any ef fort at resistance by the two deputy sheriffs who had him in charge and swung him to a limb. The excuse wan that Ryder bad been guilty of an outrage ous, cold-blooded assassination and deserved death. And the presumption is that he would have been legally executed ac cording to law. But, these men determined to commit murder to avenge a murder. Now, if the unfortunate man had friend*, would they not. be a* justifiable in lynching the mur derer* of Ryder a* the** mur derer* were in lynching their victim? Make hi* case a* black a* possible, aud it wa* a horrible affair, what i* to be said of the men who took a helpleaa man from t lie custody of the law and coolly and de liberately hanged him ? Under our law, the men who lynched Dr. Ryder are ju*t a* guilty of murder a* the murder er of Mi** Owen*. What will be the result of thin setting at defiance the law* and constituted authorities of (lie State ? Nothing. Judging from the Jasper county and the Columbus lynching*. The men engaged in this murder will go free. Governor Atkinson will probably offer a reward for tlieir arrest, and theu set down quietly and allow mob law tu rule. No bill* of indictment, no trials, because public senti nieut m that locality justitiss the lynching. STEVE PERRY TO HANG. ArorsT 18th the day fixed. HURRIED TO THE IIAM.OWH, After nearly a month’s delay, n majority of the Supreme court last Wednesday rendered a de cion in the case of H. S. Perry, convicted in DeKalb court of the murder of S. IL Lanier. It was generally believed that a new trial would be 'granted, on account of the numerous errors of Judge Candler during the trial. And as will be seen by the head notes of the de cision which we publish on the first page, the court recognized that a number of serious errors had been committed by the judge, but decided in their o/nn ion these errorswere not of suf ficient weight to have changed the verdict. This decision was sent back to DeKalb court immediately. It was expected that the pris oner would be resentenced this week, as an adjourned term of the court was to meet for the purpose of trying Flanagan. For some reason tlie judge had Perry brought from Fulton county jail, where he had been sent the night before, to Deca tur last Saturday and he then sentenced him to be hung on the 18th of August. Perry was then carried back to Atlanta jail, where he will probably remain until the time appointed. He met the ordeal with that same calm courage that has characterized his course from the outset. His counsel have been in con sultation as to what was pos sible to be done in the case. Nothing has been definitely settled on yet. Since the trial, and since the case was argued in the Supreme court, Perry has found a very important witness who volun tarily sent him information that would have changed the result had it known it before the trial. If no effort for a re-hearing is made either in the State or Federal courts, then his friend will appeal to the Governor to commute the sentence Jo im prisonment for life. This the Governor has the power to do, and the fact that the Supreme court divided on the question of whether lie should be given another chance for his life, and that the jury that tried him was divided on recommending him to mercy, may have con siderable weight with Governor Atkinson in granting >r refus ing the petition. OSCAR WILLIAMS LYNCH ED. Last Thursday morning Oscar Williams, who was accused of coipmitting a felonious assault on a little girl in Clayton coun ty, was lynched by a mob in the city of Griffin. The negro had been lodged in the Bibb county jail for safe keeping, but for some reason the officers there concluded that lie was not safe, with the police of the city and half a dozen military companies, and decided to ship him to Atlanta. He was put on the train in charge of a deputy sheriff, and when they got to Griffin, in broad open daylight, a mob of undisguised men walked into the train, seized the trembling wretch and hurried him along the streets just outside the city limits where he was hung. This is the second case in a week w;here mobs have set at defiance the laws of the State and openly, with no attempt ut concealment, took veugeance into their own hands. That, the negro, if guilty, de served t lie speedy banging which he got will not be disputed. Nobody can sympathize with him. It was a terrible crime, and he met a terrible death, The first question that sug gests itself is, why did the sher iff of Bibb county send this helpless prisoner into the terri tory when he knew the molt would lyuohvhim ? Why did he not keep him in jail where he was safe from a mob ? By whose authority was he sent to Atlanta ? Why was he not sent, if he had to be sent to tile State cupitol, by tile East Ten nessee road, which does not pass through Jonesboro or Grif fin ? It seems to us that the Governor could spend some time very profitably looking into these questions. Congress has adjourned. Al lah be praised. RE-UNION OF THE 42ND. Last Thursday was a gala day for Norcross. The surrounding country turned out almost eu masse to attend the 18th re union of the 42nd Ga., Regt., of Confederate soldiers. The people of that progress ive town had invited the old soldiers to hold their re-union with them this year, and right royally did they welcome them. This regiment had two compa nies from Gwinnett, and it made a great reputation during the war. It was one of the first regiments in the State that began bidding these re unions of men who suffered and braved danger side by side, and it has kept the patriotic fires burning on the alter. Wheri the people of Norcrogs and that section of our county determine to do a thing they know no such word as fail, In order to give the old soldiers and their friends a cordial wel come, they met and arranged all the details, Committees were appointed to look after every department, and they went to work. The exercises were held at the pavillion, in the public park. The day was a beautiful one, and by 10 o’clock an im mense crowd, estimated at 1200 people, were on the grounds. Several counties were represent ed, and many old soldiers from other.commands were thereto greet their brethren. We have never seen a more onlerh’ crowd. No drinking or rowdying. We did not hear an oath sworn during the day. It looked like a Sunday-school celebration. Col. L. P. Thomas, that gal lant old commander of the reg iment, presided, and the exer cises of the day were conducted in an orderly way. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr Gar rison, Hon. Geo. A. Clement wa master of ceremonies, and handled the crowd Well. A very appropriate address of welcome in behalf of the town was delivered by Dr. T. T. Key. Mr. S. T. McElroy, command ej- of the local camp -of veter ans, and a maimed soldi- r. in n feeling and eloquent manner tendered a hearty welcome in behalf of the camp. Mr. It. O. Med lock in a neat little speech presented two beautiful boquets which wete contributed by the ladies of Norcross to the gallant old reg ment, Capt. Peeples, the o-ator of the day, was then intr >duced We copy from the Norcross Tribune the following com ments on his speech: He started off with mu anec dote on Senator Vai.ce, and then comritenced Ins address. Co’.. Peeples said it was always a pleasure to him to mei t the old men who had gone through the same danger, pain and | ri vation as himself. He was glad to greet the 42nd (la., Reg’t and help to celebrate its Hilrd anniversary and the RI reunion because no regiment more nobly and gallantly followed the old tattered and shot-riddled flag. Glad to help.honor the living and remember the d ad. His speech was full of eloquence, and will be remembered by those who heard it for years to come. The women and girls were spoken of by Col. Peeples in words of eloquence, lie told of how the girls, during t.his struggle, wore dlessee to church that was made from cloth woven ,i y themselves, lie was loud'y applauded when lie said that “in these times if a “dude” were to call on one of these girls with his standing collar, stiff hat and tooth-pick shoes, the mother would have kicked him • hit of the house and the girl set the dogs ou him.’’ Col. Peeples is acknowledged us a tine spettier on all subjects, but it is the verdict <>f all who have ever heard him that, this speech excelled all previous ones. Col. Thomas followed Capt. Peeples and held the vast crowd spoil-bound as he graphically told tile story of the organiza tion of the regiment, and rela ted many thrilling und inter esting incidents in its history of three years. He feelingly referred to some of its first of ficers who gave their lives to the cause —Darling P. McDaniel and Noali R. Hr .gdon. He called the names of many, well known to tile audience, who were either killed in battle or have passed away since the war closed. “When 1 look into the face* of these old comrade*, they re call with distinctness the scenes of tliut historic day 88 years ago. I know you all remember EVEHIDf 10 HIS USED I )r. Tichenor’s Antiseptic I law Soinot Ii i nji Good to Sa v ol H. ' 4 I have used Di. Tiche nor’s Antiseptic in my family for Burns and Bruises and for other pur poses with the most satis factory results. W D Jordan, Mgr Memphis (Christian Advocate. Homer, La. June 15 ’92 For wounds,burns,sprains etc. an 1 for insect hites and stio«rs 1 always rec ommend Dr. Tichenor’s Antist p'ie. F C Greenwood, Bookkeeper Nat. Bank. Crystal Miss. My family think there is ne’lmiglike Dr. Tiche nor’s Antiseptic for cu ts For Sale By Druggists. the daring deeds of that day, and while glorying in the mem ory of their bravery, give the tribute of your tears to the un tarnished chivalry of the brave men who fought side by side with'you. “As the true and tried heroes of the South went gallantly through campaign after Cam paign, never faltering, never murni'iring, but silently clos ing up Ilia gaps when a com rade t'.-11, pressing on and on, wilh unflinching valor, the woild began to sing our praises in history and song, and the people talked, not of Welling ton and Napoleon, but of Jack son, Longs treat and Leo.” Th. re is always an eloquence and power in truth, and the speech of the gallant leader of this regiment touched a respon sive chord in the hearts of his audience. At the close of this speech dinner was announced. The fables hud been set in the grove of the park, and they were load ed with the substantiate and delicacies of tie land. The good women must, have been moved by some patriotic im pulse to have spread such a magnificent dinner. Tin- old soldiers were marched to tin inside of the table and then the vast crowd was invited to conn* and oat. There was no haste— no unseemly crowding. The assemblage waited until the military command—ready, aim, fire! —was given, and the enemy ’went down before that attack ing cel uni n. The multitude was fed, and well fed, and there were bas ketsful left- The praise of the soillen was on every tongue. Some of the city men who were not used to an old fashioned country dinner, cooked by the good women of Gwinnett, bad to be helped back to the pa s'i'l ton." Norcroea did her self proud, and deserved the honor which she received from tin-old vets and their guests. At the afternoon session tin old officers were unanimously re-elected. Col. W. L. Calhoun, the his torian of the regiment, read uu interesting sketch of the coin coinmand, which will uppoir in his history of the regiment. This will soon be completed by him, amt by resolution In- was directed to proceed with us publicat ion. Eloquent, aid inteesting speeches were made by Col W. 11. Hulsey of Atlanta and Capt W. Ti Smith nf Buford. An e\|K-rieuce meeting wus then opened and the old soldiers told anecdotes, laughable war stories and pathetic incidents. The next rs-uuion will be held in Atlanta witli the grand re union of Confederate soldiers next year. The time will be announced hereafter. The formal exercises then closed, and the old soldier* gathered off in little crowds to talk over old times and fight their battles over again. These social reunions are the -most pleasant part of these occasion*. hums, sprains or other injuries. \Ve use it for all manner of hurts Mrs. G E Holt. Ellisville, Oct. 6 1892. Having used Dr. Tiche nor’s Antiseptic in my family I can recommend it as a good and safe med icine, pleasant to taste and smell. Mrs. E V Clark, Prop- West Side Hotel. T have frequently used Dr Tiehenors Antiseptic with great success and have more faith in it than any medicine manufact ured. R H Henry, Editor Glarior-Ledger. Men shook bands and looked into each others faces who had not met for ten or twenty years. These men had walked the lone ly picket line together around lieleagured Vicksburg or storm ed the heights at Franklin, and had helped lay some comrade in a soldier’s grave at Acworth or Bentouville. But every day has its end, and the men of the 42ud re turned to their homes glad that they had devoted that day to memories of the past. MOB VERDfCTS. ~ We see that the attorneys of Flanagan* will ask for a change of venue, on the ground that there is so much excitement and prejudice in DeKalh that the a--ciiset! cannot gel a fuir trial. We take it for granted that the motion will be over ruled. * And yet every man in the county knows t hat the wretch cannot gel a fair trial. Public sentiment is a mighty power, and it, is just as powerful in the jury room as it is outside. The jury absolutely acts under du ress. It is the same old cry, “Crucify him! crucify him!’’ No man should be forced to trial in a county where pub lic sentiment is chryetalized against him until the jail and court lioiHe bus to be surround ed by bayonets to keep off the mob. The juries understand that unless they yield to the clamor of the mob that the lynch-rs stand ready to lake tile law into their own hands. If a man is not to have a fair trial what is the use of going lljriiiigh a solemn mockery? We heli, ve Flanagan ought to hang, but not by a mob verdict. If your Bycycle becomes frightened and relieves itself of your tivi-rdupoise .apply Dr. Tichcnors Antiseptic immedi ately— not the bycycle—but to that part of your unotomy most feelingly affected by the law of gravitation. You’ll be delight ed with the result of the appli eution. Yon can always buy it from A. M. Winink Son for 50c. SINGING ASSOCIATION. The Gwinnett County Sacred Harp Singing Association will hold its annual session ou Tues day and Wednesday, Aug., !lrd aud Ith, at Bethuhura church, t liree miles sout h-west of Hosch | ton, on the Gainesville 4-Social Circle R. K., and four miles noitli*east of Auhuru, ou the Seaboard R R. Delegates please bring letters giving names of delegates and leaders. Classes desiring to join I the Association should seud | delegates with petitionary let* t'-rs. Classes desiring the ses sion of luffs should present their petitioua at this session. Correspondence from sister As ,s*icial ions solicited. Session to open at IL'BO a. m. J. ft. 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With the assurance of a good fruit crop comes the necessity for fruit jars and jelly glasses, We can supply you with either the Mason oh Woodbury jar. We also keep extra rubbers. -fl'Lawrenceville City School.::*- JAMES A. BAGWELL, Supt. Opens September 20lh and continues » for 9 scholastic months. Healthy location. Moral and religious nf luencesgood. An excellent corps of teachers. Expenses per month* - Board $9, $lO and $ 12. Tuition 50c, 75c and $ 1.00. For Catalogue and other information, address the Superintendent at Auburn, Ga.,or J. P. Byrd, Secretary Board of Edu cation, Lawrenceville, Ga- not only does all that ig claimed for it but more, H H Rottakeu, Fish Commissioner of Ar kansa*. ♦ Cocoa, Fla, Aug 27 96 Dr Tiehenors Antiseptic is comparatively a new medicine in this section, hut has given perfect sat isfaction so far and I con sider it, one of the best I have in the patent line. J- I’. COOPER. Cave Springs, Ga- Feb 18 Please send me another case of Antiseptic. 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