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i THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1Y». ATTACKED BY MOB THAT KILLED THREE Rev. M. J. Cofor Just Mau- , aged to Get Wife „ Out. NEGRO SETTLEMENTS QUICKLY DESERTED Many Negro Woitien and Children Seek Aid of Whites. The Rev. M. J. Cofer, of the Chris- tfan Advocate. was on an Edgewood avenue car Saturday night when It waa attacked by rioters at Peachtree and Marietta streets and negroes torn from the .seats. ”1 waa with my wife," said Dr. Cofer Monday morning, “and a negro woman was next to us. When I saw the trou ble I succeeded In getting Mr*. Cofer and the woman off the car. The riot er* struck at the negroes through the car windows with sticks and stones, but no shots w ere fired. “I understand that two negro tnen and a woman were killed, hut I am not sure. They were brutally assault ed T know. This happened about 10:30 o'clock.” CITY WATERWORKS IS BEING GUARDED Every precaution has been taken by Manager Park Woodward, of the city waterworks, to forestall any effort there might be to cut the water mains. The rumor that swept the city and •hook the hearts of strong and weak alike with the hint that the water main* would be cut and the city set afire, whether grounded on some truth or not, will come to nothing. Early Sunday morning the rumor reached Mayor Woodward and five po lice were stationed at the several pumping stations. These were only to give an official appearance to the others who guarded this Important property of the city. Every employee at the pumping station and the shops was armed. There are some sixty en gineers, helpers, oilers and others who are keeping their eyes open and will go Into action should there be the least move toward committing the rumored outrage. Sunday evening a number of negroes commenced gathering around the Hemphill pumping station No. 2, hut quick action on the part of the ployees and the police scattered the blacks. Manager Woodward stated Monday that there would be no work done throughout the day by the negroes etn ployed by the department. The ne groes are all trusty ones and have beei given strict order* to remain off the •treats. CITY WAS NOT POT El ‘I have yielded to a request of citi zens of high standing and will not de clare martial law In Atlanta tonight,” On the I sa,< * Governor Terrell Sunday after- More tltania half dozen negro settle ments were without Inhabitants Sun day night, tewing to the rumors that were rife throughout the city. Cascade road. Just beyond the limits of I noon, “but If the scenes of Saturday Ity, negrt»es left their cabins and RUSSELL WILL ACCEPT PLACE IF Writes Card Stating Posi tion as to Court of Ap peals. hied themselves bn beds of pine needles Not a negro was to be found in the houses, and when meeting time tame round at the negro church In the neighborhood tl»e attendance numbered fin empty and two or three ante bellum darkles who had lived In the turbulent reconstruction days. In Peeples allfp', jus* off Lawton and (Jordon streets, fcn Wept End, there re- 11 bout ten negro families. There n't one of these families but what broke up housekw*ei>lng for the night, and where the hetads led their families for safe-keeping is a mystery. In a number of Instances negro women and their children sought protection among whites. night are repeated I shall use every bit of power vested In me In enforcing the law. “I had numerous requests to put the city under martial rule. I did not think this necessary, hut J drew up* a procla mation declaring Atlanta in charge of the military under the mildest terms possible. This, however, stated the sit uation In terms which the mayor and leading citizens did not think existed, and 1 have left the control of the city to the civil authorities.” SERGT. HEWELL SAVES LIFBOF FIGHTING NEGRO Police Sergeant | Hewell had an ex-jcr« citing experience Hkinday afternoon; to yell: about 1 o’clock wfth a mob of white men In West Harris street, between Luckie and Orme streets, and by a dis play of nerve saved n negro prisoner from being mobbed. The negro, Solomon Isom, was dis covered by several 'white tnen with n Winchester rifle on his shoulder and belt of cartridges about his body. The white men gave chaw after the negro, and It was but a few moments until an excited mob was charting him. The negro ran Into an alley* In Har ris street and there made a stand. Turning on the crowd, he fired with his Winchester, but the bullet went wild. Instantly the fire was returned, several shots being fired at the fugitive. The negro then hid behind an outhouse In the alley. About this time Sergeant Hewell gal loped onto the scene on his horse and >de Into the alley, discovering the hid ing place of Isom and placing him un arrest. As he came out of the al ley with the handcuffed prisoner, the varmed about him and began from the officer! “Take him away Take him away!" Sergeant Hewell held onto his pris oner and without showing any signs of retreating, begged the men not to in terfere. News of the trouble spread rapidly and a few minutes later, while the sergeant was still parleying with the angry citizens, Policeman Hollings worth and several other officers dashed up to his rescue. By this time the crowd had been greatly swelled and was swaying anil surging about the of ficers and their black prisoner. A call was sent in for the patrol wagon and when It arrived the crowd gathered about It In such numbers the prisoner could not be gotten In. At this Juncture an automobile passed the scene and was pressed Into servlc The negro was shoved Into the auto and was hurried to the police station, while the patrol wagon made the trip empty. The negro was arraigned for trial Monday morning, but the case was postponed until the police can make further Investigations as to the rifle and cartridges. CITIZENS PATROL NEAR TECH SCHOOL L*te Sunday afternoon twenty or more negroes were seen going to the woods In the rear of the Technological School, and when night came a cltl* sens' patrol was organized which kept close watch on that section of the city until daybreak. At any time the crack of a pistol would have brought twenty men on the run, armed to the teeth. These were mostly middle-aged men, and all had families to protect. There was absolutely n*» feeling of mob spirit in the crowd, but a sober intentness which meant that the men were there to protect their homes and sleeping families. No man was expected to go more Than a block from his horn**, ex cept In cast* 4if trouble, which fortu nately did not occur in that section. Reports Monday intoning Indicate that this was only a sample of the vigi lance which was in order In other t arts of the city, on each block the,citizens goi together and agreed to keep watch throughout the night, and no dark al leyway or hiding place was overlooked. In the Third ward at least 150 men. armed with shot guns, rifles and re volvers kept watch until Monday morn ing. It was realized that there was little possibility of trouble, but the vilder heads thought the chance too slight to be neglected. The patrol will ill all probability be kept up Monday night, with even larger numbers on duty. NEGRO POOL DOOMS WBECKEDBYTHE MOB Pool rooms and restaurants on Ma rietta street, fmn> "Brooklyn” to the city limits, which arc frequented en tirely by negroes, suffered without ex ception at the hands of the mob Sat urday night. The windows of ail such places were smashed into smithereens, the door panels'battered In and the contents of the rooms turned topsy-turvey. Bil liard tables were overturned, the cues broken and the balls strewn to the four winds. The sidewalks in front of the.se places were covered with ftne particles of glass. The broken window panes, falling on the brick pavement, were ground to bits under the heels of the members of the mob. w hich. after wrecking one house, swarmed down the street to attack the next one. SANITARY DEPARTMENT IS WITHOUT ITS DRIVERS Special to The Georgian. Winder, Ga., Sept. 24.—Judge Rich ard B. Russell, former candidate for governor, who ran second to Hoke Smith in the recent primaries, has Is sued a card In response to the action of his friends in placing his name on the ballot for a judgeship on the court of appeals, to be voted for in the pri mary of October 3, in which he states that while he can not make a canvass for the place, he will accept the honor if he Is chosen. This card seta at rest all speculation as to what Judge Russell’s action would be in the matter. It follows: To the White Voters of Georgia: Without any consultation or intima tion to me. some of my over-partial friends paid the assessment necessary place my name on the official Dem ocratic ballot for the primary, Octo ber 3. This, per force, entered my name for one of the three Judgeship* of the proposed court of appeals. The first knowledge of this fact came to me through the dally press. Bitting In the shadows of a bereave ment. which took from our home cir cle my youngest son. nothing was fur ther from my mind than public office. I had no desire to tax my friends or obtrude myself upon the public, but In consideration of personal appeals, consented to take the matter under ad visement. Since the entry of my name by rny friends my heart has been touched by the hundreds of volunta ry letters and telegrams from all sec tions of the state requesting that I con sent to the use of my name. These re quire an answer. 1 am not unconscious of the high honor of the responsible position to be filled, and If the voters In the pri mary of October 3 nominate me I will gratefully devote all my energies to giving the people of the state the best service In my power. Present conditions inuke impossible any canvass on my part. Grateful for the. many expressions of confidence and support 1 have received. I leave the matter in the hands of the voters. If elected. 1 shall feel much honored In being permitted to devote the best years of my life and my past Judicial experience to the service of Georgia on this new court. If, on the other hand, you choose three of the many distin guished candidates to the exclusion of myself In this unsolicited presentation of my name, It will cause no complaint Yours truly, RICHARD B. RUSSELL. Winder, Ga., Sept. 24. CLANSMAN PROHIBITED FR OM PLA YING IN MA CON Special to The Georgian. Macon. Ga., Sept. 24.—Because of the intense feeling aroused in Ma con by the race- riots In Atlanta, Mayor Smith today wired Owner L. De al ve. of Atlanta, that "The Clansman" would not be allowed to appear In Macon Wednesday night at the Grand opera house. This step was taken after a conference with Manager Phillips, w ho thought it a wise one. and one calculated to prevent personal Injury to actors taking objectionable ';urts. Mayor Smith declared the show shall not appear under any cir cumstances. and that should the question of financial losses arise it is up to those affected to sue the city. STREET CAR CREWS SHO W FINE CO UR A GE The employees of the Georgia Rail ^*ay and Electric Company displayed ourage of the finest sort during the entire trouble. Although many cars were fired on by negroes and by whites, the motormen, conductors and inspec tors never lost their nerve, and by their work prevented the city from being put Into terrible confusion. The management also did conspicu ously good work, General Manager Tom Glenn, Superintendent Nym Hurt and the other officials working 38 hours on a stretch. The crews of every city car werei armed. The suburban cars had double crews, many of the extra men being provided with rifles and shotguns. Soldiers were placed on a number that had to run through the most excited districts. Quite n number of men w ere secured by the street car company to act as special officers, nnd, armed with rifles, would make trip# through districts where trouble was feared. The result of It was that though the street cars were the most conspicuous objects of attack, the service was so good as to alleviate the strain on the city at a critical time. As a whole, the street car men show ed great tact along with their firmness. F F S RECORDER HANDS OUT SUMMARY DECISIONS Work of Cleaning City Must Be Suspended Temporarily — Many Businesses . Are Handicapped. The city sanitary department Is en tirely without negro laborers. There will be no work as to cleaning the streets or collecting garbage and refuse Monday. Chief John Jentzen, after spending u large portion of the morning attempt ing to get his cart drivers and other negro laborers to work, found that it was Impossible. “There were some 50 of the 240 men ho reported to the stables on Bell- cud avenue at 8 o’clock this morning," said Chief Jentzen. “They were all e or less frightened, and In a short time were run away by a crowd of white men and boys, who first searched hem for revolvers and knives nnd then ocked them. "Since being in the office 1 have re vived a number of telephone calls front the negroes stating that they ould be to work Tuesday, hut that, they are afraid to come out today, From this I hope to get a number of carts out early tomorrow. “The situation Is one which the peo ple will understand, and I wish to say that the sanitary department will do everything in Its power to keep the city clean under, the trying circum stances." This state of affairs is by no means confined to the sanitary department. The negro drivers all over the city are. to use a hackney phruse, conspicuous by their absence. The cab companies are entirely at a loss In the matter of getting men to drive their vehicles. The Morrow Transfer Company had only 25 drivers at work Monday out of the usual 115. Throughout the city, building and work of all kinds dependent on negro labor Is almost at a standstill. It is the general opinion, however, that this state of affairs will not last a great while. NEGRO IS LUSHED WITH BUGGY TRACE Special to The «i«*rtrgl:in I Toeeea. Ga., Hept. 24.—Saturday afternoon J ltill Saddler, a negro, wan at the home of 1.1. M. llogan. superintendent of the Capps | roll Oil mill*, nn « mutiil. It I* I said h*‘ wn« drinking, ami while there I whipped two of Mr. Ilogan’s little girls, agfol about 9 ami ll years. Mr. Hogan was absent from home, ami. without his know! e<lg#\ Mrs. Hogan the police and tin* negro was arrested amt placed In jail, latte In the afternoon, when Mr. Hogan learned the facts, he tried t«* obtain admit tance to the city prison *4» as to adminis ter summary Justice to Saddler, but was prevented by th» ILL DEAD NEGROES TO BE DM BY CITY AH negroes killed during the riot will b# burled at the city’s expense Monday morning City Warden Thomas Evans, after holding a con ference with Mayor Woodward, noti fied the city undertakers to take charge Of the bodies and to send him the bill. "The negroes killed during the riot will be given a better burial than Is usually the rase when the city stands the expense," said City Warden Evans. hen the city officers visited ii* rrtlnltoose Saddler was not to t*e found. Investigation shows that during the night i4* or six men visited fin* prison and b>«*k |e was taken outside th*» limits, stripped of his clothing th* ‘It. between hanging nine lashes and leaving the state, n* return. It Is said he chose the lath thnt a buggy traee was used. PULLMAN PORTER WHIPPED BY CROWD Special to The Georgian, .McCormick, S. t\. Kept. 24.—The n porter on a Pullman car that Is attached to the train from Augusta Y<» Spartanburg was whippet! very severely here Friday Hfternoou. On Thursday, when two of the urnst re spected ladles of this place went to Imard the train, It seems thnt this negro caught them by the arm, ami Friday when thin train made Its usual stop nt McCormick, and the negro stepped from the rnr. he was taken by quite a number of the lieat citizens t»f the town, carried t-» tin* rear etui of the train and was noverelv whip ped. Aside from the serious situation which confronted Recorder Broyles Monday morning In the police court, there were many amusing incidents brought out In trials of minor cases, many of which, however, had some bearing on the riotous scenes of Satur day night. A little running story of the way jus tice was dispensed reads something like this: A case was called against Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burks, who live on Doane street. While waiting a moment for witness to come from the crowd in the room, the recorder Inquired: "What is this, n miserable, little stinking family row?" The policeman answered In the af firmative. “Well, what do you folks ‘mean?" asked the recorder. “Isn’t this situa tion serious enough here now without bothering the police with your nasty little old neighborly troubles? You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Mr. Officer, don't make any more cases like these while we are In the midst of such a serious crisis. And you folk go home and have some sense, and don’t be taking up the time of our officers at such a time as this." A negr named Walter Hicks is in the Tower and charged with harboring a negro suspected of assault. He was rescued from a mob by a squad of mi litia In West End Monday afternoon. The negro was being pursued down Cascade avenue by a mob when he ran into the house of Mrs. F. S. Cox. Mrs. Cox telephoned for assistance and the militia responded nnd took the negro to the Tower. fort: English Marksmen Arrive. New York, Kept, 24.—The rifle team of the Queen's Gan Westminster vol- 1 i unteers, arrived In New York on the steamer Minnetonka today, prepara- „ jt«»ry to a contest with the Seventh regt* 1 men. X. Y N. G., t«» be held at Creed* ‘moor October 2 and 3. BANKS TO BE FINED FOR FAILURE 70 REPORT Washington, Sept. 24.—The comptroller of the currency announced to day that he would hereafter collect a fine of $180 a day from each national bank falling to report on Its condition within the prescribed five days after a call had been Issued. Lytickings of Past Quarter Century Oecurrcd All Over the Country* New Y »tk. Sept. 24.—According t*> statistics complied by The World and published today, 4,»'«m person* have been put to death without war rant “f law In the United states In the last twenty-five years.* Ninety- five per cent *)f them. It declares, were negroes charged with axsaults on white women The met Amis of execution comprised hanging. shooting, flogging and burning. ND INQUESTS OVER NEGROES GROT DOWN Coroner Thompson stated Monday afternoon that he would not hold an Inquest over the bodies of the negroes killed Saturday night by the mob. He said an inquest was unnecessary, as there were eye witnesses. An Inquest was held Sunday after noon over the body of Annie Laurie Shepard, the negro woman, shot death In Third street, the Jury return ing a verdict that the woman came to her death at the hands of unknown parties. The coroner also held nn Inquest on Monday morning over the body <»f Zeb Long, the negro lynched ut East Point. The same kind of verdict was rendered In effect that the negro came to his death at the hands of unknown par ties. A Pinkarton Man. J. E. Hughes, of 184 West Hunter street, was arrested charged with being one of the mob. and was carrying a gun. He said he thought he had a right to carry a gun, ns he was a member of the Pinkerton detective agency. "Have they got any men here?" asked Judge Broyles. "Yes, they got me." "Where’s your credentials?” "They’re at home." "Well. I’ll fine you $15.75 for being out in this mob. Call the next case.” "I Would Have Run, Too." A coal blank little negro was found this morning in the basement of a house on Windsor street. The officers ’ had taken him from there. The negro claimed that a big mob had chased him as he was going to work. "And, Judge, 1 was just bleeged to run In somewhere." The officers said a crowd had chased him, but they thought the negro was on his way to work. “Well, I’ll let you go. I don't blame you for running and hiding. I would have done the same thing. Next.” Preached Too Loud. Another negro, Henry Strickland, was locked up Sunday morning for standing out In his yard and talking too loud. "Henry claimed he was a preacher, and that he was only preaching. But the officers testified that he was attracting a crowd, and they got him really before they knew whether he was preaching or not, as he was talking very loud. “I am going to let yt>u go this time, but next time don’t you talk so loud, particularly at such a time as this. The Lord can hear you if you whisper, and i must lower your voice." Yes, sah, thank you, Judge." And Heny went out smiling. A Fsw Others. Ex-Councilman M. M. Turner had picked up a suspicious negro during the night who was creeping about on the lawn grass near his house. When searched he had a pistol. He was bound rer. Athur Styles, a negro, had been heard “talking big" and cursing about "de white folks." Fifteen dollars and cost for Arthur. Jane Simon, a negro woman, was flourishing a pistol Saturday night while half drunk on Brotherton street, and also saying some harsh things. Jane w ill work out $25 and cost. Melvin Wilson, a negro restaurant deeper, who was able to prove a good reputation for work, was picked about 3 o’clock Sunday mornlng^dodg Im.. W'V, Ifohnll tm'i'il/io XAI, Want $6^0,000,000 South Paid After the War. Cherryvale, Kans., Sept. 24.—The first demand of the Farmers' Union upon the politicians is for the return to the various cotton producing states of the South of <650,000,000 collected by the Federal government during the tuo years after the civil war, The res„. lutlon asking for the return* of the money specifies that when returned it shall be turned into the treasuries ,»f the various states for educational pur. poses "in the rural districts.” Copies of this demand are being sent to every representative in congress, and every United States senator, and the 700,000 Members of the union throughout the South and southwest, with the request to circulate the peti tions to be forwarded to congress ask ing the passage of a bill for the re funding of this money. 25 Ing about'on Whitehall terrace, good character caused hi* release. His JOE TRACY’S SWEETHEART SHIELDED BY FAKE NAME New York, Sept. 24.—That "Dare street. Today Miss Collin* said that 000<KW<KKKJ0<H3 OOO0OO<K3OOOOO o — o CAN SECRETARY BILL DELIVER THE GOODS? O Shall l retrace the dove of peace?" O O 'Bald Hefty Billy Taft, “or O O Ju»t set and cub* this Cuban muss, O O As did my old friend Shatter?” O O O O The Cubans must think the av- O O erage American is something great O O for avoirdupois. They’ve had two O O husky specimens In the general O O and the secretary. But as to the O O weather. O* O "Showers Monday night and O O Tuesday." O Monday temperature* O 7 clock a. m. O 8 o’clock i tn. ck a. m. .. clock a. m. .. dock a. m. .. clock noon .. clock p. m. .. ck p. m. .. 89 degrees O ..72 degree* O ..73 degree* O ..74 degrees O ..78 degrees O .. 78 degrees O ..81 degree* O 73 degrees O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Devil Joe" Tracy, winner of the Van derbilt elimination race, was not dare devil enough to be enguged to two girls at the same time, became known to day. This followed the announcement at the race by a “Miss Milltcent Tay lor," a school teacher of Wichita, Kan., that Joe would marry her If he won. Later Tracy said that he was to marry Miss Fannie Collins, of No. 81 Perry she and Miss Taylor were one and the same. "I did not want to bother my broth er. for whom I keep house, with all this notoriety,” she said.. "You see, I wanted to cheer Joe to his best efforts so 1 had to be in the public view at the track. That’s why I took that name. I'm sure Joe will win the big race, and I shall surely be there to *ee him. No, I won’t say when the ding will be." GEN IDE THINKS FILIPINOS ARE READY TO GOVERN Manila, Sept, 24,—In forty decorated launches, with bands playing, % Governor General Smith and the members of the Philippine commission today escorted the retiring governor general, Henry C. TO ENTER RACE F Pres. Roosevelt May Name Hughes for the Nomi nation. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 24.—Governor Higgins has just announced his decis ion not to run again for governor. This means a bitter fight for the nomination on the floor of the Repub lican state convention, which meets here tomorrow, and President Roose velt, who is keeping in close touch ith the situation, may have to name the candidate. Roosevelt favors Charles E. Hughe*, of New York. Amdher can didate is M. Linn Bruce, of New York. rule, i Ide, to the steamship which Is to carry him to the United States. In depart Ing he gave this as his last message: *‘I believe that a Philippine assem bly can meet in 1907 with perfect safety." EOR WJ, HEARST Leader Seems to Control Situation in Democrat ic Camp. Buffalo. N. Y., Sept. 24.—Charles F. Mur- Pby, Tammany leader, announced today, through William K. Conners, of Buffalo, that his choice and the choice of the New York delegation |* William R. Resist. The entire situation was controlled by Murphy. AM of the ovwtimr* of lleurst pleaded with the New York leader to throw his support to the Sulzer boom. latte to- lay, Murphv will make the statement him* ►elf. At present, he U tnlklng through Mr. Connet«4 Jos4*ph BY THE ORDINARY Since August 27 Judge John R. Wil kinson. ordinary of Fulton county, has sworn In over two hundred deputy sheriffs. Twenty-five men were sworn In Monday morning. The great majority of these new of ficers are serving voluntarily In order to lend their assistance to the sup pression of crime. Many of them ure among the most prominent citizens in the county—leading business and pro fessional men. On Sunday Sheriff Nelms, who made a trip over most of the county, appoint ed about a dozen new deputies in Cook’s district alone. The sheriff says that while everything was quiet, the negroes were at some places in a mighty ugly humor. DR, JOT SKULL IS CRUSHED nwbl.v. .if .fu.'rn.. „nd Tlnim.li l«idnr« In dm Bell, for tlm unit with Tulley, of Klmyra. for lieutenant | """ “"** «l Hi" Tun,. governor. Former Oovemor Black and ; " 1 '„‘“ 3 m ?d" 7 Timothy Woodruff, of Brooklyn, art ■ „f ,j t(! , trtoa , talked of as dark horses. tiaev. ouitriMiieiit of Mm- change In tlio p» candidates in the Dr. W. A. Jackson, of 180 West North avenue, and W. C. Massey, head of the Massey stenographic bureau, were assaulted by negroes In Forrest avenue whllfc on their way to their ar mory at 1:30 o’clock Sunday morn ing. § Both gentlemen are members of the Governor's Horse Guard. They were summoned from their homes by the riot call and were on their way down town when they were set upon. Dr. Jack- son was struck over the head and hi* skull crushed. Mr. Massey was pain fully bruised about the ankle, but wa» able to report for duty Sunday. Dr. Jackson was removed to a sani tarium Sunday, and It Is reported that hfs condition Is not dangerous. He Is physical director at the Technological school and a well-known physician. TWOliiiCTEO HOMY The special session of the grand Jury indicited on Monday morning the only two negro men who have been identi fied by victims of assaults. True bill* were returned, charging Robert Branhaift with the assault upon Misses Ethel and Mabel Lawrence at Uopenhll), August 20, and charging Lu cius Frazier with nn attempt against Miss Orrle Bryan a few day* since. These two negroes are the only ones who have thus far been positively con nected with the crimes which have stirred Fulton county and led up to the recent disturbed state. The criminal branch of the superior court convenes October 15. and' It Is understood that these two cases will b# disposed of among the first. POLICY SEARCHING EOR REST OF BODY New Y'ork, Sept. 24.—In nn effort to un ravel the mystery of the ill*nienil»ered laxly, found yesterday, the pel hr today went from bouse to house In the neigh borhood of Wear Tblrty-sJxfb street look ing for the room containing the remain der of the torn piece* of oil cloth In which the torso was wrapped, or flic shop when- It was sold. The detective* and plain clothe* men went from house to house. In every case, they went through the buildings fmm toj* tn bottom, searching every r twenty men wen* working doth dew, th<* reserve venth While n flic <41 tf rite West TMr- stntlon resumed « search which ha*! been kept tip all night for the head nnd thighs of the dead bodr Detective Bctmsfho Is of the l<e lef that the murderer has a direct connection with the strangling to .death