Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, Aug. 26, 1901.
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Another Negro Lynched, This Time in Tennessee.
ANGRY MOB TOOK HIM FROM JAIL.
Appeals By Prominent Citizens to Allow Law to Take Its Course Unheeded. Negro Said He Killed His Victim Because He Had Nothing Else to Do.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 26.—Henry Noles, a negro, was burned yesterday by a mob of citizens for criminally assaulting and shooting to death Mrs. Charles Williams, wife of a prominent farmer, near Winchester, Tenn., last Friday. He admitted his crime and met his fate without a groan.
Noles was captured early yesterday at Water Tank, near Cowan, Tenn., and was taken to Winchester and placed in the county jail. Sheriff Stewart made haste to barricade the building and protect the prisoner. Soon an angry mob of several hundred men gathered, but Assistant Attorney-General Mat M. Whittaker appeared and made a speech urging them to assist him in allaying excitement and upholding the majesty of the law.
He promised to reconvene the grand jury today to indict the negro promptly and have him speedily tried at the present term of court, assuring the crowd that his conviction and legal execution were a foregone conclusion. This appeal was supplemented by Judge J. J. Lynch, Captain W. P. Tolley and others.
No sooner had the appeals been made than several hundred citizens from the neighborhood where the crime was committed came up and augmented the crowd. They swept forward upon the jail, overpowered the sheriff and his deputies, took the prisoner and started for the scene of the crime, 12 miles distant.
The mob was determined and it seemed that almost the entire population for miles around had turned out to see the fate of the wretch. The procession followed the mob to the Williams home. Arriving at a point in sight of the scene of the crime, the negro was placed upon a stump and given a chance to make a statement. He mounted the stump stolidly and laughed as he said:
"Tell all my sisters and brothers to meet me in glory. I am going to make that my home. Tell my mother to meet me where parting will be no more."
Noles was then asked as to whether anyone else was implicated in the crime. He said there was not.
"Why did you kill Mrs. Williams?" was asked.
"I just done that because I had nothing else to do," came the answer.
Noles was taken from the stump, bound to a tree by chains and his body saturated with oil. A match was applied and instantly the quivering body was enveloped in flames. Fence rails were piled about the burning body and soon life was extinct.
The negro made no cry at any time. At least 6,000 people witnessed the burning. Many remained until nightfall, augmenting the blaze until the body was entirely consumed. They then quickly departed for their homes.
Noles worked for Williams on the farm and his crime was committed on Friday last. He also tried to kill one of the two children in the house. He fled to the woods and citizens with bloodhounds tracked him. It is claimed the murderer also robbed the house of $20. Mrs. Williams came of one of the most respected families in the county.
Police Prevented a Lynching.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 26.—The police of Massena yesterday prevented the lynching of an Italian by his countrymen. During a row among workmen on the St. Lawrence canal one man was probably fatally stabbed. His friends chased the assailant to a building and were battering in the doors preparatory to stringing him up when the officers arrived and, after a fight, rescued him.
HOEY DENIES CHARGES.
Says There Has Been No Smuggling of Chinese Through Nogales.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 26.—William H. Hoey, collector of customs at Nogales, has gone to that place on a call from McLean Lemoor, special assistant to Attorney General Knox. It is understood that Lemoor holds warrants for the arrest of Hoey and B. F. Jossey, Chinese inspector, charged with smuggling of Chinese from Mexico into the United States. He was accompanied by Assistant United States District Attorney T. B. Bennett. When shown the Washington dispatch stating that a big conspiracy for smuggling Chinese, in which he and Jossey are implicated, had been unearthed, Hoey declared that there was no truth in the charges.
"I have not been arrested and do not believe I will be," said he. "No smuggling had been done through Nogales during my term. More Chinamen have been deported from my district than any other, with one exception."
The implication of Hoey caused a big sensation. It has long been known that secret service officials were laboring to stop the smuggling of Chinamen, but with little success. Several Chinamen have been captured and deported, but many more and many Chinese girls have been brought across the border. There has been no public opinion that the customs officials were implicated.
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| Major General Adna Chaffee. |
AFFAIRS IN PHILIPPINES.
Military Force In Manila to Be Increased.
PERFECTING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Evening Schools Arouse Great Interest Among the People—High Schools to Be Established at Each Capital—Question of Religion Satisfactorily Settled.
MANILA, Aug. 26.—In the city of Manila there are now fewer than 1,000 effective soldiers and it has been decided to increase that number by four companies of infantry. The official reason for the increase is that the guard duty is too heavy for the present force. As a matter of fact, however, there is a feeling that although there is no apparent prospect of trouble, nevertheless, in the event of an uprising in the future, such as is always possible among the Malays, it would be better to have a sufficient body of troops available for such an emergency.
General Chaffee says he considers the city of Manila to be perfectly orderly and he can see no prospect of an uprising.
Commissioner Wright thinks the people "extremely peaceable." He is satisfied that although among a certain class there is some discontent on account of the land tax, which is not yet understood, this class is not likely to foment trouble.
Though army officers express themselves as gratified at the increase in the guard withdrawn from the prison, an uprising there might result in the release of some 1,800 prisoners. This possibility is regarded as a menace to the city by those who take that view of the case, as they regard the white guard as insufficient.
Civil officials look upon this contingency as unlikely, inasmuch as the 500 white police could mobilize at the prison before any of the prisoners could escape and become dispersed throughout the disaffected districts.
REPORT ON SCHOOL SYSTEM
Evening Schools Aroused Great Interest Among People—High Schools Planned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—The division of insular affairs has received a copy of the annual report of Prof. Fred W. Atkinson, general superintendent of public instruction for the Philippines which covers the time from the enactment of the Philippine school law to the close of the last fiscal year, June 30, 1901. Heretofore the education of girls has not been thought as important as that of boys. Now, however, a school for boys having been established, it will be the policy to establish one for girls.
Prof. Atkinson adds that it was planned to conduct teachers' institutes in all the provinces at an early date. Evening schools have been established where practicable, arousing great interest on the part of the people. One high school at the capital of each province will be established in 1902.
Dr. Barrows, city superintendent of schools for Manila, reported under date of May 4 last for the first six months of his work: "The question of religion in the schools has been settled and without friction or any loss in the attendance of pupils. Upon receipt of an official copy of act No. 74 of the Philippine commission which forbids any religious instruction by the teachers, a comprehensive order was issued forbidding the practice of religious devotions or their employment as means of punishment, the discontinuance of all teaching of the catechism or religious doctrine and the removal from the school house of all books containing such matter and the removal from school rooms of crucifixes, religious emblems, sacred pictures, placards, etc. These orders are complied with."
There was no protest from either parents or teachers and the school year closed with the largest attendance in the history of the public schools. To many of the teachers the change was apparently welcome.
THE STRIKE SITUATION
Practically Unchanged—Shaffer Says Hard Fight Ahead.
PITTSBURG, Pa., Aug. 26.—"Nothin' doin' " is about the only way to describe the local strike situation this morning. Amalgamated association scouts, after their morning round up, report all quiet, situation practically unchanged, that there are fewer non-union men working today than on any Monday morning since the strike began. At Amalgamated association headquarters the officials declare they are greatly encouraged, that they are more certain of victory than ever. President Shaffer is quoted as saying that there is no peace in sight and that he can see nothing but a hard fight ahead.
There were no perceptible changes today at either the lower union Carnegie mill or at Duquesne, where the strikers on Saturday claimed possible developments might be expected by this morning and certainly during the present week.
At Painters Plant on West Carson-st., the management reports as many mills in operation this morning as were working before the strike. Two additional mills went on today, making six now working and 400 men are said to be employed. The mill managers expect to start a night turn before the end of the week.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
College Education and Success in Life.
John Gilmer Speed has written at some length in the June issue of "Ainslee's Magazine" upon the question whether collegiate education is of advantage to young men in respect to success in life. The facts which he adduces, says the Rochester Post-Express, would seem to indicate that for success in attaining the highest political and professional positions, a college training is an advantage. Of the twenty-four men who have been presidents of the United States, fifteen were college men, and of the other nine six had enjoyed an academic training. In the cabinet of President McKinley, which consists of eight members, six are college graduates; one had an academic education; and the eighth, though a non-graduate left a professorship in a college to enter the cabinet. Of the nine justices of the supreme court of the United States, seven were college men, and the other two were academically educated. Yale leads in the number of justices furnished by colleges to the present supreme court, she having three of her sons on that bench, while no other college has more than one.
Very high eminence in the ministry is very seldom attained by any one not a college graduate. Mr. Speed is of the opinion that in medicine and law a liberal education is conducive to professional eminence. In journalism the advantage of a collegiate training seems beyond question. Of the eight leading New York dailies, seven of the editors-in-chief are college men. Of the fifteen most important monthly magazines, fourteen are edited by college graduates. In respect to eminence of all sorts, a book has recently been issued with the taking title "Who's Who in America." It was designed to contain a complete list of all living Americans who had done something so notable as to awaken general public interest in regard to them. The book includes 8,602 names. Of these 3,237 are of graduates of colleges, and 271 of graduates of West Point and Annapolis. Of the others mentioned, 733 went part way through college; 693 attended academies and seminaries; and 171 attended high schools. As each year about twenty times as many non-graduates as graduates enter upon the practical work of life, and yet of those who achieve great distinction, about half are either college men or those who have received quite a liberal training. It would appear that an ample education is certainly a marked help toward eminent success.
As to men who have achieved great business success, while many of them have been college graduates, yet of the few who have achieved a success so extraordinary that we may call it astounding, the most have not received a college education. The names of J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, and James J. Hill will occur to most renders. Of these Mr. Morgan received not a collegiate, yet quite an ample education at the Boston High school and in Germany. Mr. Hill attended an academy. The two Rockefellers and Mr. Carnegie had only common school opportunities.
On general principles it would seem that the discipline of mind and control of one's powers, which a liberal training is calculated to develop, ought to tell favorably for success in whatever sphere their possessor enters. On the other hand there is an advantage to those who do not go through college in that they make a considerably earlier start in the practical work of life than those do who spend several years in preparation for and the prosecution of a collegiate course. Undoubtedly, however, original qualities and industrious energy have more to do with one's success than have educational acquirements. Many honor men at college have never been heard of afterward; Lincoln with slenderest early opportunities has been heard of all around the world.
FANNY CROSBY
Speaks to a Large Congregation at M. E. Church.
Miss Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer, was given a cordial welcome at the First Methodist church where she spoke last evening. Miss Crosby is the guest of Mrs. James E. Tanner for a few days and in response to an urgent invitation consented to speak at the union services which were held in the First Methodist Church [Cortland] last evening. The church was crowded. Every available portion of space was occupied and very many who were eager to gain admission had to be turned away. Even the platform was crowded and it is safe to say that one [of] the largest congregations ever assembled in the church was present at the services.
Rev. Robert Clements of the Presbyterian church had charge of the services, and upon the platform were Rev. Robt. Yost, pastor of the Congregational church, Rev. H. L. Rixon of the Homer Avenue M. E. church, Rev. Geo. E. T. Stevenson of the Memorial Baptist church, and Miss Crosby, accompanied by Mrs. Tanner.
Rev. H. L. Rixon announced the hymn. "Blessed Assurance," of which Miss Crosby is the author. The large congregation joined heartily in singing and prayer was then offered by Rev. Robert Yost. Rev. Robert Clements read the 103d psalm, and after a solo by Mr. Geo. Oscar Bowen, introduced Miss Crosby who held the undivided attention of the audience for more than half an hour. Her power over an audience is remarkable and one wonders how she has been able to accomplish so much. Having lost her sight when about six weeks old makes her achievements seem all the more wonderful. But one has only to note the intense earnestness of the woman, her cheerfulness, her hopeful disposition and her trust and faith in God to understand whence her strength cometh. "Trust in the Lord and do good," she said was the message which came to her and which she wished to give to all who heard her last night.
The words which she chose for the subject of her address were from the last verse of the thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians: "And now abideth faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love."
In the course of her address she quoted freely from her hymns and closed by reciting "I've Been Thinking of Home In Paradise Land."
At the close of the meeting very many remained to shake hands with Miss Crosby, who is always pleased to greet as many as possible.
Miss Crosby speaks in the Congregational church in Homer tonight, and tomorrow goes to McGraw.
MISSED HIS TRAIN.
Congregation Waited—Rector Failed to Appear—a Broken Bicycle the Cause.
An unusually large congregation at Grace Episcopal church was not a little disappointed at the non-arrival of the officiating clergyman yesterday morning. By a mutual arrangement between the rector, the Rev. W. W. Way, and Rev. E. L. Tanner of Homer, the latter was to conduct services every Sunday morning in Grace church [Cortland] during the month of August. Mr. Tanner is spending his vacation at Pompey Centre and usually arrived here on Sunday morning by rail or bicycle. Yesterday morning he started at 6:30, but before he reached the railway station, his wheel became disabled and he failed to make connection. At Tully he tried to telegraph but the office was closed, he then resorted to the telephone but could not find the operator. This was about 10 o'clock and therefore he could not possibly reach Cortland in time for service. The people in the church waited patiently until about 11 o'clock when they were informed that the clergyman had not yet arrived and that no information as to his whereabouts could be obtained. Many of those present were strangers and from out of town. The congregation was then dismissed.
Mr. Tanner arrived in Homer with his disabled wheel at about 2 o'clock pretty well exhausted. He was entertained at the residence of Mr. Earl Fowler and after a needed rest was sufficiently refreshed to conduct services at Calvary church in the evening. Quite a number of Cortland people were present at that service. Mr. Tanner feels very much grieved at his misfortune in not reaching his destination and it is difficult to tell which was the most disappointed, the congregation or the rector.
Sale of Valuable Property.
The sale of the Jacob D. Haynes farm in Preble, N. Y., occasioned by a judgment of foreclosure obtained by Elizabeth M. Burdick of Syracuse for $3,768.30, the amount of the mortgage, interest and costs, was made on Saturday afternoon from the courthouse door in this city. The sale was made by Sheriff A. R. Overton, and the judgment was obtained for Mrs. Burdick by Messrs. J. & T. E. Courtney. The farm was purchased by Mr. John Van Buskirk for $4,625 and Mr. Van Buskirk afterwards turned over his bid to Mr. F. T. Van Hoesen, formerly of Preble, but now in the New York custom house. He will take the title to the farm Sept. 2. This place is considered one of the best in the town of Preble. It is composed of 140 acres of land and is one of the historic places of the county.
Mr. Nelson Cleveland.
Mr. Nelson Cleveland, a lifelong resident of Cortland county, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph D. Freer, Virgil, N. Y., Sunday, Aug. 25, 1901, aged 74 years. Aside from Mrs. Freer he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wellington Elster and Mrs. C. L. Day of Cortland, and by one son, Mr. Harry Cleveland of Knoxville, Pa. The funeral will be held from the home of his daughter in Virgil, Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 10 o'clock, A. M., burial in Marathon, N. Y.
SHAPLEY-PHELPS REUNION
Held Wednesday at Home of Mrs. Frances Lombard In Marathon.
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the home of Mrs. Frances Lombard, Marathon, N. Y., occurred the third annual reunion and picnic of the Shapley-Phelps family.
The representation from both families was large and enthusiastic. Early in the day the members of the families began to assemble. The forenoon was largely spent in visiting and preparing for the bounteous dinner, which was served at noon.
Then, after a short recess, they gathered in the parlors of the hostess where, after listening to an appropriate literary program, a business meeting was held. The following officers were elected for the new year:
Councilor—Daniel Shapley of Harford, N. Y.
Vice-Councilor—Harry Shapley of Marathon, N. Y.
Secretary and Treasurer—Earl M. Phelps, Cortland, N. Y.
Assistant Secretary and Treasurer—Frances Phelps.
Executive Committee—Chairman, Jennie Ennis, Auburn, N. Y.; Rena Hopkins, Marathon; Millie Phelps, Cortland; Nova Wilcox, Harford; George Shapley, Tully; Harry Shapley, Marathon, Lena Shapley, Harford.
The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lombard, Nettie, Harry, and Katherine Lombard, Mrs. Elvira Hopkins, Rena and Lewis Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shapley, Mr. Alonzo Shapley and three children of Marathon, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shapley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shapley, Mr. Oren Shapley, Mrs. Georgiana Wilcox and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilcox and son Earl of Harford, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lewis and sons Paul and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Phelps, Herbert and Webb Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Phelps, Millie, Frank, and Harry Phelps, Miss Emily Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Phelps, Nora, Earl, Frances and Jessie Phelps, Mrs. J. J. Ogden and daughter Blanch Viola of Cortland, Mrs. W. E. Phelps, Rachel, Oliver and Ernest Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ennis and Miss Alta Shapley of Auburn.
The next reunion will be held at Auburn, the third Wednesday in August, 1902.
BREVITIES.
—The Cortland county fair opens tomorrow.
—The attendance at the Cortland county fair this week promises to be larger than ever.
—The Ladies' Aid society of the Universalist church will meet at the church Wednesday Aug. 28, 1901, at 1 p. m.
—Ira Palmer, one of the oldest residents of Chenango Forks, died at his home in that place Saturday night, aged 82 years.
—If the weather continues like today through the rest of the week the managers of the Cortland county fair can have no fault to find with the weather clerk.
—The Y. P. S. C. E. delegates who are to attend the Baptist Association at Groton Tuesday evening are requested to meet at the First Baptist church at 5 o'clock sharp.
—The dog catcher is out on the streets looking up tagless canines. He is not blowing any horns nor making a big noise about it, but he will get hold of the dogs just the same.
—New display advertisements today are—Bingham & Miller, Clothing, page 8; J. W. Cudworth, Optical goods, page 7; C. F. Brown, Drugs and paints, page 7; Warren, Tanner & Co., Dry goods, page 6.
—Tomorrow evening at the regular meeting of John L. Lewis lodge, No. 587, I. O. O. F., Grand Marshal Fred Fenner will be present and give a detailed report of the Saratoga meeting. The third degree will be worked and refreshments served. All Odd Fellows are invited to be present.
—Mr. Daniel H. Ribble died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Williams, 40 Rickard-st., Sunday, Aug. 25, 1901. Mr. Ribble had lived in Cortland only a few months. The funeral will be held from the home of his daughter, 40 Rickard-st., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1901, at 2:30 p. m. His age was 77 years.
Pair of Tiny Shetland Ponies.
Two additions were made to the Gentry Brothers' trained animal show, Sunday. They are baby Shetland ponies, hardly larger than Maltese cats, and one mother is the proud possessor of both. It is the first time that twins were ever born by a Shetland pony of which Mr. Gentry has any record. The little animals will be put on exhibition tomorrow.—The Chicago Record-Herald.
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