The Coosa River News from Centre, Alabama • Page 1

DEE JUST AND FEAR VOL XV. CENTRE, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1893, GROVER CLEVELAND INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE' U. S. rQ rj vn. n.

EiciorsEEic thTOughouv. Let this road cross the LOCAL LUCIDITY ABOUT CENTRE ffWJBfcre -BRIDGE PA. ABOUT SPEINO GARDEN. A Prominent Citizen of That Tmvn Has a Say About It. Spring Garden ie situated on tbe E.

TV. Ga R. equally distant from Rome and Anniston. There are but few inhabitants, but is surrounded by many valuable and productive farms, tiiled by bbnest and progressive accounts The Centre Methodist Churdh. On Sunday, 22nd day of Jnly, 1888, the new Centre Methodist Church was dedicated under beautiful and impressive ceremonies.

The building is a beauty and shows a display of good taste. The exterior is painted white. The ceiling is a nice drab and the walls, ashes of roses. The seats are cherry-stained and varnished the doors are beautifully grained and are mod els of neatness. The height from ground to the top of spire is eighty-seven feet The grounds are surrounded by a neat picketsfence.

The building was erected at a cost of $1,550. THE OLD CHXTBCH. The old Metodist Church, which is now a part of the beautiful residence of Mrs. Mary Darnall, was bnilt in 1857. The property was deeded to the Church by Mr.

E. McBroom, of Scottsboro, Ala. The first services were conducted by Rev. J. A.

Neely of the North Alabama Conference. The building was Bold for $200. The old M. E. Church bell, which was used for so many years, is now in use at the Fairview Church three miles North' east of this city.

Wanted. 32 tAW TIOX- GAME TO THi "Goa lie With Yox Again," Were JHt His Was a MetttO' Ana he Died Vet Sherman Arp 13 TO SPAN THE COOSA RIVER IN NEAR, FUTURE. THE Bill IS NOW A LAW And the People of Cherokee County Are to Have a Vote on The Question of Issuing Bonds For TJtat Purpose, in August. Elsewhere we publish tbe act of the Legislature authorizing tbe people of this county to vote upon the question as to. whether or not we will authorize onr Commissioners' Court to issue bonds to an amount not exceeding $20,000.

for the purpose of building a free bridge across the Coosa river. Of couase $20,000 will not be sufficient to build a bridge across the Coosa river but we understand that under our Constitution a county is forbidden to aid a railroad in their enterprises, and hence a law providing for the issurance of bonds by the county to aid a railroad in the building of this bridge would be un-con stitutional. bright sunny day has banging of Sherman Arp. nearly every one of our thoroughly acqaainted. pronounced him after bav hang by the neck ros 32 smnjETBB.

1 He was as game a stood upon tbe uzBfioh "Trsa3r and sad to fceae a i. litf the rope which baa fcfewta hAhgihgs" But we under staneUtbat a tMkaftiiHwn about his approaching exit, as though he were happy party at a protracted meeting. Every detail was as clever as it could have been wished for. Sher-iff Dickson is fo be congratulated for the neatness and dispatch of the ex ecution. He showed himself to be a man of nerve a ACCOUNT OF EVERT MOVEMSST.

Friday morning-, 4:30 a. m. The clans and guards begin to gather. of the guars and others are offering to bet on their watch- es. i er 01 -P 1 any practicable point bridge being free to all travelers, would save onr taxpayers scores of money each- year in the matter of ferriages paid twice a year to Jurors and witnesses summoned to attend our Circuit Court of course they could Bot all cross over this I ridge, but a large number of them could and it would save in some in such cases.

We want tbe people to study this matter dispassionately and act accordingly. 541. As Act To authorize the people of Cherokee Connty to bold an election on the question ot issuing bonds to build a free public bridge across Coost river in said connty, and to authorize the Court of County Commissioners to Issue bonds for the same Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, That the Sheriff of Cherokee Connty is hereby authorized and required to hold an election by the quallifled voters of said Comiy on the question of issuing County bonds for the purpose of building a free public bridge across Coosa river in said county, said election to be held on first Monday in August, 1893, an4 to be advertised, conducted and returns made and counted in all respects as in other general elections. Section 2.

Be it lurtlrer enacted. That at said election, those in favor of the issurance ot said bonds shall vote "for bonda'nd those opposed "against cords'' and if on counting said votes, it shall bs found that a majority of the qnalified voters voting at said election have voted for bonds," the Court of County Commissioners of said County are hereby authorized and empowered to issue bonds not exeeertfrg twvniv thoasani mixwa fir hi mnc.h ih-J mnv dsen? i necessary for purpose I na fyV the date ol issuance wt! caujjorw t- iacleil, reang interest at late Dot tx-eeediagtiight per coot" pef-annutn," and receivable in payment ot all county taxes. The proceeds arising from the sale ol said bonds, to be anpliel to the building of a free public bridge across Coosa river in said County of Cherokee, at some point to be designated by said Court of County Commissioners. Provided, Jiomv-er, that said bonds shall not be sold for less than par, 100 cents on the dollar. Section 3.

Be it further enacted, That the bonds and coupons issued under the provisions of this act, may be made payable at such pkee as the Court of County Commissioners may direct, and shall be negotiable, and may be issued iu such sum or sums as saia Court ot uounty Commissioners may deem best. Section 4. Be it further euacteJ, That the bonds authorized toie issued under the provisions of this act sh.ill not be valid until the same have beensigaed by the County Treasurer, and ooaalersigatid by the Judge ol Probate, with the seal of his office Affixed thereto, and the County Treasurer to required to keep a correct account of ail bonds issued and disposed of under the provision i of this set. Suction 5. Beitfuriher enac'-ed, Th it the bonds issued In accoidance with this act shall be exempt from County and City taxes in said Counly of Cherokee Section '6.

Be it lurther enactei'. That the Commissioners Comt of said County are hereby authorized by a majority vote, to do any and all things authorized under the provisions granted by this act, either through themsel ves or any agent or agents duly appointed by them tor that purpose, at any term of said Court wheather regular or special. And it done at a special term of said Court, its proceedings shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as if i done at a regular term, and no technaieal informality, irregularity, neglect or omig- sion in the proceedings or records of said bonds or coupons, whieh shall have all Section 7. Belt further enacted, That in order to meet the interest upon said bonds as it falls due, which is annually, and the principal at maturity, the said Court of County Commissioners are hereby authorized and quired when necessary to levy a special tax from time to time upon all properties, licenses and business subject to a State tax nnder the Revenue laws of this State, situated and located within the limits of said County. SKOTiuiU.

Be it furth" s- fed. That I the raunare authorized I without compensation. Approyeu Fb THOS. G. J.

C. COHPTO ten. the Senate. FRANCIS L. PEi peaker o' the House ot Representative Notes From Cedar Bluff.

Cedar Bluff, Ala March 8, '93. The Teachers Institute was attended by a goodly number Iroin an over ts Coifnty, Friday and Saturday. MraJil lespie and Miis Emma Coker, of Centre, were among the visitors last Sunday." Dr. Quinn, of Fort Payne, was iu the place last Saturday on business. C.

P. Ward, of Centre attended a meeting of the stockholders of Cedar Bluff Land, Mining Manufacturing on Saturday. Chancellor Mcbpadden passed tbrougb onr town this week. Judge Dorsey, ol Rome, was circulating his many friends this week. J.

S. Watt made a flying trip to Rome, the first of the week. R. B. Sinyer, of Centre, ate some grab at he Cherokee house Saturday.

Miss Kate A ppleton, accompanied by her brother, 1L Appiuton, left Monday ior Collinsville, on a visit to 'heir parents. Miss Kate will remain at home. Lucioos Witt and Watt Hard wickspent Saturday and Sunday at home, from school. Tbev returned Monday accom panied Ly O. L.

Uardwiek and Tom They speak hihly of Col her M'lioul Harwell, oi Centre, whs in Hie city the 8 inst Capt. T.tm Williamson, ot the Hill City was in town Monday. Torn James spent Mnnday in Rom. Julius Burnett is in Home "maybe to buy himselt a Look out, Judge bavage a 1 WHA HAS HAPPENED AND GOING TO HAPPEN. QUOTHIfiCS AND QUOTHED Matter Personal and Pertinent Item Known and Made Known I to The News" Reporters Condensed For Hasty Readers.

And some more worthless weather. -Centre Is crowded with people to-day. Ladies hats and ladies hats at 4. P. Johnson's.

Only four prisoners left in the County chicken coop. The Tax Assessor completes his last rounds to- morrow. A neat new wire fence has been placed around the Cemetery. For Sale 1 large mule, for or credit. J.

Sutherlln. Latest Styles in ladies hats, and at best prices. J. W. P.

Johnson. II. Shropshire paid Rome, Georgia, a business trip this week. Mr. J.

T. Jordan, of Bomar, was a visitor in Centre this week. Mr. O. P.

McCay, of Alexis, was 1 "in" this week and paid us a call. Prettiest line of Clothing eyer brought to Centre, now at Ward Bros. Mr. no. A.

Bennett, of Alexis, was a visitor in Centre, last Monday. The News calls attention to the new advertisements in this number. Mr. J. H.

Winter left ior a business trip to Birmingham, Tuesday last. Mr. J. Rowlin Lowe, of Rome was visiting relatives near Centre this week. Hoods, and Wool knit goods for cost this week, to close out, at Ward Bros.

Three horses and buggies for sale, cash or credit. Wabd Bbos; In this issue appears an ad. of the new tore, just opened by John McElrath. Bead it. A card tor the Alabama House appears in an another column.

It stands on its reputation. "Bill-board boulevard for base ballists pine plank fence around the Cherokee County, chicken coop. Hon. no. L.

Burnett and family left for Gadsden, last Tuesday; where they will reside in the future. Mr. H. G. McCall, of Montgomery, was in the city yesterday and gave this office a delightful and dollar call.

Look, look, look at our bargains in Shoes for this week, it will pay you. Ward Bros. Our New Millinery will be in betore Easter ia time for the mist fastidious to make selection. Ward Bros. Miss Pluma Shecly, a beautiful Cedar Bluff lassie, was visiting Misses Mollie and Cisley Wood, near the city, Sunday.

"After the Battle," the caption of a piece ol poetry that appears on Sth page, was written by a farmer, who lives near Centre. VI. 11 1. (VU1W, Ul oiuiug UUIUCU, one of the leading young physicians ot Northeast Alabama, was among the visitors in Centre last week. Mr.

George Sharp returned from Atlanta, last week, where he has been attending Med'cal College. George has his "rag," and in cow ready to locate. Editor. "Well, sir, did you interview that woman as I directed Reporter: "I saw her but she refused to talk." Editor (startled); "Was she dead?" Says an exchange; ''Every man in the world is telling what he would do if he were a woman, and every; woman tolls of things she would not do if she were a man." Mr- Sam C. Talum returned from Nas-vllle, last Saturday, where he has been attending the Vanderbuilt Medical College.

Mr. Tatuin, having received his "sheep skin," returns a lull-fledged Doctor. We understand that Cherokee county has developed a band of lull fiedged white capB, who raised considerable cane oyer there last week; If Teb News don't look out they will wish they didn't have that right side out Uiey spoke about. Fort Payne Journal. that's no fault ot -E.

E. Forbes, the music dealer of Anniston, baa an ad. ia this issue. He is offering some special bargains in the masio 'line for 30 days. Look it up and write him for catalogue and prices.

Don't think because he. is our neighbor that he wont sell yoa anything in his line as cheap as yoa can get it by sending away off for it. After yoa get his prices yoa will be surprised to. see how cheap he will sell you. mlOit Notice the proposition of Dr.

Sath erlin ia this issue for the nest SO FROM THE PEN OF AN ENTERPRISING CITIZEN. NO BOASTS ARE WRITTEN Something of Her Business and Public Spirited Men Her Prospects and Advancement Noted. Aobout the Railroad, Too. In this brief sketch of our beautiful county town, no attempt is made to "boom thingp." The writer has seen larger places, and has seen booms. We have never had a boom, and, perhaps, neyer will, but we have had a boon these long forty years past.

That boon consists in a clean town, well laid off streets, good houses, healthy people, and prosper-out business men, and eminent lawyers and doctors. There are many things to make one love to reside in Centre. We all know one another, we know oar resources, we know the prosperous farming country that surrounds ns, we know that the Ihee's Bend is second to no neighborhood in Alabama, that her farmers are sound and prosperous, and that they claim Centre as their town. And then the Ewing's Ferry country is fast com ing to the front with its small farms, on lands worth from $10 to $25 per acre, where twelve years ago, it was not considered worth tbe asking. And on all sides, we are surrounded with farmers who reside in painted houses, ffhese store rooms are on their own premises and whose minds lead others to good citizenship.

Our lumber industries are permanent institutions, our bricks are made at home. In a word, the country surrounding Centre is fast pressing to the front in the industrial line, and the town steadily but surely grows to meet the increased trade. The Coosa River, whose banks are mile away from town, gives us four boats each week, and the Tredegar Miner- al Railroad, will soon give us quick connection with the rest of the world. For several years there has been a disposition here among the citizens to build and operate a cotton factory. And with a railroad, it would certainly be done, and also a fine cotton seed oil-mill would lend addition al wealth and comfort to this lo cality.

The town of Centre is all right, if we never go further. We are rean son ably prosperous we have good schools and churches, a dozen good lawyers, a fine building for tbe M. E. Church, a Baptist Church and two colored Chmches, and high dry streets and bright new houses, and beaatiful stately girls but we want even more, and by slow and stable growth, we expect to obtain it. And, then, what a magnficent Court House we have it is the pride of Cherokee county.

When the people come to Centre on legal business, they are glad to see so good a temple in careful hands. And, so, there is The Coosa Rites News, it is now the only newspaper in Cherokee and the Shropshire boya show by its col, umns that they have rolled, and pinned type, and set locals, and ads. during all the days of their rearing, which, by tbe way, is not yet completed, for these twin boys grown up at the case are yet under tbe age of "suffering." The News will reflect credit 'upon Centre and Cherokee county, if the people will let it It prints the news, yoa do the rest. I was just thinking how well fixed are some of we grumblers in Centre. No railroad, but steamers with 1.000,000 lbs.

burden per week no railroad, but a double daily mail to Leesburg, and many house rents; no railroad, but we are going to have one, and we are going to give to help the same bridge Coosa river. No charity society, but tbe whole town no street committee, but all the men no greater benevolent orders than the Masons and Odd Fellows no more eminent lawyers than the Chancellor of the Northeastein Chancery Division of Alabama no greater manufacturers of lumber than the well known Stinson Bros. no better hotels than the Alabama House and Tennessee House no safer merchants than Smith, Cobb, Ward Dr. Pratt, Johnson, or MoConnell, and then Bill West as a transfer agent. Much have we to love, little to shun.

May our 600 people in a few years be 2000, that is as big as we want to get. May our churches and, schools be doubled, and our farmers and brick yards and lumber mills rise to the prominence they Vyv S. Are yoa suffering from catarrhal deafness! if so, Dr. "Sutherlin will relieve you, or charge you nothing. ililU OUDI1U VICILBUU UUI WUU suiting with Arp, alone.

At 5:22 the crowd is ordered to get on the outer side of the ARP MAKES HI3 6TATEMKST. Arp enters the Court House to make a statement, -at 5:35 tV rope about his neck. begins to speak in a clear voice. lie is making his! same old statement (the statement is given father on He is a man of remarkable nerve. In speaking he refers to the rope and says "Loot here young men look at this rope this is what bad for the stability and continuance of her business interest, there never having been a failure of any house here that was judiciously managed.

Spring Garden, as a market in which to sell or buy, and for thrift and energy of business men, has few equals, as such, from Anniston to Rome and is excelled by none. Under the superb management of Prof. Harwell, the High School is growing in reputation, and the rapid advancement of students in all de partments bespeaks untiring energy and deligence for teacher and pupils. Wherever yoa may go, among tbe people of neighboring counties, it is not difficult to find some one formerly of Spring Garden, and ia more striking, such ones are refined and intelligent. For health and morality, this and adjoining communities are unsurpassed by any, and inducements offered to person seeking homes among good and moral people, in easy access to schools and churches, are in-valable.

On all sides are clear and sparkling streams, watering rich and fertile valleys, and along these streams are pent up in waters, as they pass unmolested over shoals and -between cliffs, powers sufficient to operate the millions of massive spindles of Lancashire, that needs only capital and dxpeiionce to be utilized, which would prove a boon to many women and children all over the land. As a test trial for the solution of this great problem of manufacturing in the South, tbe Hurricane Creek Manufacturing Company, under the able management of W. H. Burnett, Esq is paving a handsome dividend and its products are known and sought after by the people of a Bcore of counties around. Among the mountains and hills that make tbe vales and dells are found numerous deposits of varied and valuable minerals, and only mob ey and enterprise is needed to enable one to count emoaking furnaces in this vicinity by the tens and twenties.

As a depot for supplies to farmers, Spring Garden is able, through the efforts of three wide awake and solid business houses, to meet her sister towns fairly and legitimately. She is supplied with the best medical talent abtainable, and as for legal talent she prides herself on having none especially of needing none. S. Mackey Murrnerings. Mackey, March 8, 1S93.

D. News By special request we give a few dots from these parts. A little child of James Tinker, was very sick first ol the week, but is better at present. Mrs. Bell has the chills, caused by severe weather.

Mrs. A. Sh.ley has been very sick for two months or more, but is improving under the treatment of Dr. Joe McGhee. Dr.

Joe is not only a good clever fellow, but is a good doctor, too. Lenard, son of B. F. Mackey, has lately-moved from Attalla to our neighborhood. Joe Balhalar visited Turkeytown and Gadsden, last week.

MissAmand Hay is visiting relatives near Collinsvi lie, this week. Joe Hayes and his charming wife, was visiting in this section last week. The farmers are busy sowing an unusually large crop of oats. Lewis Blevins, who lately moved here from Shellmoad, run five pows on yesterday putting In oats. lie Ue an all-round hustler.

The old Frenchman, HeRry Bachert, is getting out a fine lot ol leather of most all grades at Mackey's old tan-yard, this place. j. Mackey, is a very lively place for its size; large store, one good tanery, one blacksmith and wood shop, one dental We are informed that B. F. Mackey is having the lumber sawed to build a large barn, and we have many reasons to believe this town will get ou a boom this summer.

Mr. Editor, we are going to plant some mure Jones and Cleveland watermelons, and will invite you over to take a Slice whfiu they come' I know no-pi'illtics, nc road cussing, no whispering -itorics to write, but let us have peace and harmony and pleasant smllo for every raa.i met and times will gradually gel better. More SriiucK. Did you ever go to Bristow on tbe Harwell hack line There can be nc pleasanter, nicer and swifter way -of going to and from Centre than by this line. Mr.

Harwell keeps a fine array of horse's and good hacks fair treatment; penitentiary prices. -If yon want to go to Centre, Leesburg or Brietow, The News wcnTd advise you to go by way of this mail line. Read the time table. New Goods at Ward Bros- Company has brought me too. He calls for Sheriff DickBon.

He' calls again "Mr. Dickson, again "Air. iJiCKson, come over here seems like yoa are sorter Good reliable men on salary or Commission to handle the genuine Singer Sewing Machine in the counties of Cherokee, DeKalb and Etowah. Call on or address. The Singer M'f'g Box 162.

Gadsden, Ala. J. W. P. Johnson's busines is nev er on (be standstill.

His courtley personal bearing hie square and fair dealings and modern prices account for this. Mr. Johnson has a trade, constantly increasing, of whome anyone might well feel proud. Bead his ad, on Sth page. Did yoa ever trade any with the Werd Bros For polite treatment you need not go anywhere else to fair better for a Deat and well selected stock of general merchandise theirs i6 without a pier.

They charge you nothing for showing their goods. The best line of milinery outside of the larger cities, is made a specialty. Do you see their conspicuous card on the eight page Sand Rock Si tings. I will write yon a few items think ing maysbe yoa will deem them worthy of publication. Our citizens are doing all they can' to advance the cause of farming, when weather will admit.

From best information re-ceeived think they are wild over cot ton, everybody preparing for an un-usual large cotton crop and partly at the expense of commercial fertilizers. "An overwhelming crop of eot ton and guess for the result. Our Cotton Growers Associations and farming class meeting apparently proves unsuccessful! in reducing cotton acreage So mote it be. Business interests generaly has an upward tendency with us, and from commercial and industrial ago ricultural reports as given by the press, business is on the upward march throughout the soutbernly land. Changing the subject inadvertently.

Democracy is also on the upward march. It seems from signs of the times she has at last full control, and is shouting to an army of seventy million strong, beckoning them to follow on. Never before does modern history record that, such a ratio of the population of a nation ever followed one great and grand cause as she does now. The voice of a nation speaks and behold it is Democracy, The writer is pleased to note his attendance at a celebration on the night of the 4tb, at this place a meeting in the name of Democracy and when those dynamite began to fire the thundering over the hills and the hollows carried with it expresn sion-of joy, over the Inauguration of "Cleveland and Stevenson." Echo answered yes, from our neighboring towns. 'Twas a gentle reminder of that memorable night of Nov, 8tb, 1892 the night that brought fourth the glad tidings that "Cleveland, Denson and Democracy was on top." Boom! boom till the eleventh hour then all was 4iet and Berene along the patomao.

Mr. Lemuel Hogue.age about ninty years, died on the 3rd inst, a time honered and respected citizen, and one whom will be missed. Condolence to the bereaved With best wishes for the success of the News, I remain, with due re gard, your humble Reporter. Dr. Sutherlin has the latest im proved instrnmor.ts for treatment of catarrh and allied trouble.

Give him a trs! no relief, no pay. Fntili New Styles in Calicoes jaat in, ut Ward Bros. sition has been made by responsible and reliable parties to the eJT(vt that it the ennntv would innwrnriaii 2n! t-- 000 to build 3 bridge across tbe Coosa, they woutctnitclarailroad from Jacksonville or that section through this county to connect with the Chattanooga Southern R. somewhere between Bristow and Menlo, Ga. Don't know where this road will cross Coosa.

The company that builds that road will determine this but let the road cross tbe river where it may it will bring into tbe county at least 25 miles of new railroad, and this railroad will be. built ready for cars before the bridge is built and. anyone can see that tbe taxes that the road will pay into tbe county Treasury in tbe twenty years that the bonds will have to ran, will more than pay the b9nds. So we see our county can absolutely get a free bridge across the Coosa for nothing paid out by cur people. As we understand it, this railroad company agrees to take the 20,000 in bonds and build a bridge across the Coosa river to be used by all kinds of private travel, and by them as a railroad bridge.

in paid re pair and a safe and convenient condi tion for tbe traveling public for all future time, withont any additional expense to tbe connty and free to alL Now in voting for these bonds we do not vote to burden ourselves with a $20,000 indebtedness, because unless tbe railroad is bnilt tbe bridge can't be, as the $20,000 is not half enough to build such a bridge, and if tbe railroad is bnilt as we have shown the taxes that this road will pay in the twenty years will more than pay the bonds and the interest to say nothing of the enhanced value of the property in the connty, the many new enterprises such road would secure and tbe fall and speedy development of oar vast resources of timber coal and mineral. But this is not all. After the expiration of the 20 years that the bonds are allowed to run, this road will still continue to bring in its revenue in the way of taxes and the development of our connty would still continue. Hence we not only get a railroad through our county and all the profit and advantages it will secure, and a bridge across Coosa river over which the traveling public can cross forever and free of charge, and all this without oue cent of burden to the taxpayers of the connty, but after tbe 20 years we get an absolute dividend which will continually les- sen our burden of taxea. Now, viewing the question in this light, and this is a legitimate and in fact tbe only proper view to take of it, how can any thinking citizen of this county who has tbe iuterest of the present and the welfare of the future at heart, vote against the is suraoce of these bonds Of course every indidiual citizen in the county may not see any present and direct advantage to him in this matter, but whatever benefits one section ot the county and does not burden tbe oth er iiection is an advantage to tbe entire county.

Then let ns lay aside all local prejudices and selfishness, and look bpou this matter in the broad light patriotism and from the exalted staid-poiut of good citizenship and when the election comes off in August, poll a solid vote for bonds. Wby we Rre not even asked by this biil to pay the expenses of holding tbfs, election the thing is to be solf-mstaining scared this The "iffioer told him he was not. Sherman laudates the sheriff to the highest, shaking his hands heartily. He then again took np the rope say-iug, "they have done me wrong bat pray God will forgive hem. His voice is still clear 5.43 Ue speaks cautiously, allowing; the reporter's to put it down, be is still speaking cautiously and clear.

He again said that he prayed God would forgive them. At 5.43 he begins At 5:51 he lights a cigar and goes on 'Gentlemen that is a holy state men, and a true statement. I dont dread to die I am glad to die." 5:55 he is shaking bands and ex nlting with men, whom he knows in the andience. Tears art welding in many eyes. The sheriffs are telling him to make haste.

He tells them that he wants to talak a little more. "I am not talking to delay itme." SHAKING HANDS WITH FKIENBS, soma of his audience is sheding ters and taldicg in an nnandable whisper. He was them taken back to the jail, dressed and prepared by the officials for the execution. 6.18-Sberman ascenda the stairway of the trap at 6.27 and eayg "Good bye. Everything is in readiness, lie is praying in a loud voiee.

There were no preachers present. He thanks God lat he was born to die. Ha prays for everybody the sheriff ia particular. He praya nntil 6 34, when be calls for Ur. 1'ogne'a relatives who eatae np he bids them good-bye ami Gid IET IS TO KTKKNlTr.

Deputy Sheriff bb pjij tVit evs-rvlbing was ready, look out. 6:02 he ia sirt'finrr drrjFd, h-a I tifa ly. He naiti wor' I 1 Continued oa if; a.