I . .,.; .fi, . TROOPS uuuows. Extraordinary Scenes Attending a Georgia Execution. RODE MANY MILES TO DEATH Perry, the Condemned Man, Plucky to the Last — He Had Killed a Young Minister—One of Georgia's Most Celebrated Criminal Cases. Decatur, Ga.., Sept. 9.4Never before was there Such a scene as in this city today when the thousands of farmers gathered to see Horace S. Perry brought 'into the city to legally die for the mur— der of a. man who he alleged assaulted his wife. It was a strange scene in many ways, for before he was executed in this town Perry had to be brought from Atlanta, eight miles away, where he was tried and where he has since been in prison. All along those eight miles of country road farmers were stationed, some on foot or perched in trees or on fences, others in their wagons, which has been drawn to one side of the road so-that the troops and the officers guarding the prisoner might have a free route. These men had gathered from the' country for miles around. Manyof them expressed themselves as in sym- pathy with the condemned man, and some openly said that they would be glad if, during his trip to Decatur, some outbreak should occur which would take him from the hands of the law. That there were many among them who would have assisted in freeing the man should some one have begun an attack upon the troops who guarded the prisoner there is no doubt. A few freely spoke of their willing- ness to do so. But there was no leader, and the strange death march was car- ried out almost uneventfully. Perry had been awakened at daylight in his cell in the jail at Atlanta. Be- fore any visitors were admitted to see him he was left alone for half an hour. This was at his own request, and he spent the time allotted to him in read- ing the Bible.‘ A few minutes later his breakfast was brought to him. It was a light one and consisted of chops, fruit and coffee. But though it had been specially prepared to tempt the appetite Of the mm about to die, he ate of it sparingly, though he drank several cups of coffee. The Long Death March. Breakfast finished, the wardens and turnkeys came in to bid Perry farewell. He shook hands with them and ex- horted them to accept the faith which he said was supporting him and which, he added, would enable him to face death unflinchingly. The troops which were to act as an escort were drawn up in front of the jail, Colonel John S. Chandler being in command. When allthas ready, Perry was led from his cell to the door of the jail. There a close carriage was waiting, and he took. his place in it with the armed guards. . The soldiers then formed about the carriage and the death march was be- gun. . When the party arrived here, there was little delay. The execution took place on a gallows in the yard of the De Kalb county jail. The doomed man was pale, but cool and collected to the last. On the scaffold he declared his innocence of the crime of murder and reiterated his statement that he killed Lanier to protect the sanctity of his home, saying that he would do so again if similarly situated. The drop fell at 11:43 a. In. There was no demonstration. Perry’s Crime. Perry was conducting a small grocery business in Atlanta when he committed the crime for which he paid the pen— alty on the gallows today. To supple- ment the family’s income Mrs. Perry took boarders at their home on Peid- mont avenue, and among these was Bely Lanier, a young theological student. The domestic relations of the Perrys were not happy. Perry had become infatu— ated with a woman of questionable character. In the troubles .that arose from this liaison Lanier became in- volved, and as a result Perry shot and mortally wounded him in the coDrt- house at Decatur on Monday, March 8. After lingering for a few days Lanier died from the effects of the wound. Both men were under arrest when the shoot- ing occurred, having been taken into. custody at Ingleside, to which place Perry had followed Lanier for the aVCWed purpose of avenging an insult to his wife. Though both were searched, Perry succeeded in concealing a pistol, and no sooner had the party entered the courthouse at Decatur than he fired upon Lanier. After the shooting Perry said that his only.regret was the fear that Lanier might live. He declared that Lanier had outraged Mrs. Perry. Lanier’s Dying Statement. Lanier strenuously denied that he had committed the assault, and before his death made a statement in —which he said Perry was angry because he (La— nier) had told Mrs, Perry of Perry’s al- leged relations with other women. , Perry was tried at a special term of the De Kalb superior court at Decatur on Tuesday, April 27, and convicted. The case was appealed to the state su- preme court, which refused to grant a new trial. .Strong pressure was then brought to bear on (’aovernor Atkinson to save the condemned man, but after granting a respite to allow himself time to investigate the case the governor re- fused to interfere. The sole plea of the defense throughout was that Perry kill- ed Lanler to avenge an outrage upon his wife. . Case Has Upset a State. This vengeful killing strained the judgment of some of the best people of Georgia with conflicting sympathies, and almost unnerved the governor of the state in a final struggle betWecn law and emotion. It was necessary to call out the militia~of the common- .Wealth against the commonwealth it- self before the trap could fall under the ghangman's noose. And now many be- lieve that justice was not vindicated, but undone. The Rev. Bely Lanier was. hounded and shot to his death by Horace S. ' Perry, in whose home the young clergy- man had played the part of a spy. Un- written laws, appeals from court to court. the influence of powerful friends and counsel, and the pleading of a beautiful woman on her knees Ettore the executive of the state were exerted in behalf of a pardon. "If he dies, he dies to protect me!” exclaimed the fair southerner in the chambers of Governor Atkinson two Weeks ago. 1 And she was the prisoner’s wife. ‘ Understanding the subtle strength of the appeal to chivalry, when Chivalry of that sort had always decided, the governor’s private secretary remarked’ In a dramatic aside: “Nobody would exchange places with the governor today.” The governor himself said to Mrs. Perry, with kind dignity: . “Madam, no one can suffer more than I do in such cases, unless it be the wife.” , Hoke Smith, former secretary of the interior, who was in charge of Perry’s defense, said of the case a few days ago: “I have no doubt that Perry was ac- tuated by the belief that Lanier had assaulted his wife, and had this fact been brought before a jury I think Perry would have been found guilty of a lesser crime than murder in the first degree.” I The Atlanta Journal, owned and edit- ed by Hoke Smith, printed editorials » calculated to change the course of pub- lic opinion and move the people’s ap- proval from two consecutive verdicts of guilty. In a fit of defiance Perry openly charged Governor Atkinson with stand- ing in obedience to the dictate of Judge Candler of the,,supreme court, for po- litical reasons, against any interference With the sentence. Our Charge Against Cooper Dismissed. San Francisco, Sept. 9.—Henry Coop- er, the alleged bank swindler, appeared before Police Judge Lowe on a charge of obtaining money under false pre- tenses from Landlord Gallagher of tie Langham hotel. Gallagher was the only witness. He testified that Cooper told him that he had $85,000 to his credit in a New South Wales bank, but was forced to admit, thatvhe did not know that Cooper’s story was false. The charge, therefore, was dismissed. Afghan Revolt Snbsiding. Simla, Sept. 9.—In official circles here it is considered evident that the rising of the tribesmen against the British is rapidly losing its force. The general of- ficers report that the Afridis have dis- persed, the news that the Zakkakhels are removing their families from the Khyber district to Tirah is confirmed, and there is no longer any doubt that the enemy is leaving the Samana terri- tory. Increased Coast Line Service. Boston, Sept. 9.-In addition to the steamers Oneida and Delaware, now plying between here and Jacksonville on the Clyde line, the company intends, on account Of the large crop, to place the steamers Algonquin and Seminole in the Boston service. These large steamers are running out of the port of New York in the southern freight\and passenger trade. ' ‘ The Movement of Gfiin. Philadelphia, Sept. 9.——On‘ account of the immense shipments of grain from the west, the Pennnsylvania and Balti— more and Ohio railroad companies are experiencing considerable trouble in furnishing enough freight cars to meet the demand. All cars that can be spared are forwarded to such western points as the business requires. To Observe’the Total Eclipse. Oakland, Cal, Sept. 9.—The Ch'abot observatory of this city has decided to send a special expedition to-India to observe the total eclipse of the sun. It will be headed by Astronomer Burck- halter, whose expenses will be paid by William Pearson of San Francisco. .Dr. George C. Pardee will provide a new lens for the use of the Observers. Millionaire Brown Married. Newport, R. 1., Sept. 9.——The wedding of John Nicholas Brown, the well known millionaire, to Miss Dresser, daughter of the late Colonel George W. Dresser, U. S. A., and granddaughter of the late Daniel Leroy, took place at Trinity church today in the presence of a large number of guestsfrom New .York, Bos- ton, Providence and Newport. Germany’s Trade \Vith Mexico. 'Washington, Sept. 9.—-Consul Mon- aghan, at Chemnitz, has informed the state department that Germany is steadily increasing her trade with Mex- ico. and that for 1896 it amounted tc more than in 1895, when it was 16,300,00C marks. The goods Germany sends tc Mexico are textiles, iron wares, china glassware and machinery. The Yorks’ Last Day In Ireland. Belfast, Sept. 9.—-—This was a very busy day for the Duke'and Duchess oi York. and it was therlast of their stay in Ireland. In anticipation of their de- parture the city was in‘a state of holi- day enthusiasm. Flags and other deco- rations were to be seen on nearly all 'he side streets, as well as on the main . thoroughfares. c'ecret-n-y Gage’s Report. \Vashington, Sept. 9.—Secretary Gage is at work on his annual report. He in- structed the bureau officials to makr their individual‘reports a month or six weeks earlier than has been customary in the past. That of Com‘ptrolloi Tracewell, the first to be -' submitted was submitted to the secretary today. Pension Examiners Must Not' Talk. 'Washington, Sept. 9.—-Pension exam~ iriers in the field have been reinstruct- ed to give out no information to the press in regard to their work, leaving this duty to the central office. An or- der of this purport has long been in ex. ‘istence, but some officials have recently neglected to observe it. Gold Premium at Mexico. City of Mexico, Sept. 9,—New York exchange is at $1.39 premium. Remark- able activity is shown in the organi- zation of new stock companies for man. utacturing and also for trading. This has been especially noticeable since th( sharp decline in silver. _____._.__. Baltimore Politics. Baltimore,rSept. 9.—The ne’w Repub- lican primaries in this city will be held tomorrow. It has been determined to nominate a colored man in each legis- lative district convention for the house of delegates. This will be an innovation: in Maryland politics. \ v. ' _ \ ’ quisher of rheumatism. Its effects are , 'aw..-. DIQIT WeakenedOne Man’s Constitution Until It Brought Him to Death’s“ Door. Mr. James S. Harrison. a well-known and highly respected citizen-0f Cleve- land, 0.. was for years a sufferer from dyspepsia and general debility, andvin his weakened condition, resulting from the above causes, he had the additional ill-luck to fall a. victim to malaria from this complication of disorders. Mr. H :z rrison's condition was becoming very serious, when be commenced to take P. P. P., Lippman’s Great Remedy. Its effects were marked and immediate. Read his letter to us. Its earnestness is apparent: GENTLEMEN: For the benefit. of all suffering from dyspepsia and general (lebility I beg to submit my testimonial as to the eflicacy of your P. P. P., Lipp- man’s Great Remedy, as a positive cure for all the distressing complaints from which I suffered. My system was also full of Malaria and my condition was growing very serious: I had no appetite, was losing strength and was completely broken down in health, but now my health is completely restored, and I can eat like a field laborer, without the slightest fear of any serious results. I take great pleasure in telling the . world that P. P. P. did the grand work of restoring me to my 'aecustomed health. Yours truly, JAMES S. HARRISON, Cleveland, 0. If you get up feeling tired and stupid, P. P. 1’. should be taken—it will make you feel well. P. P. P. cures eczema, thnt tortui" ing, itching disease of the skin, and blood. If your blood is kept pure, you will not be disfigured with pimples, boils and blotches. P. P. P. is the deadly foe and van immediate and lasting, and it “not only relieves. but. permanently cures. Scrofula, which is hereditary and deep-seated in the blood can be cured by l’. P. P. It is the one and only posi- tive cure for this dread disease. Sufferers from kidney troubles find immediate relief when they take P. P. ". as it. cures all irregularities and re- stores to nature her proper functions! Sold by all—tll'uggists. LIPPMAN ones, ApBEe'carics. ISole Prop'u. Lippman's Block, Savannah, Ga. CELEBRATED IIIIEDI’HIB TIIE VITAL Powers, And Render Them Prool Against TOMACH BITTER DISEASE. YOU KNOW ' “A Good Thing” when you see it——almost every one does. The line of Suitings I am 01"- fering for I SIBJIU and: upwards are each and every one a good thing. Just a matter of choice fer the dif- ferent tastes. The assort- ment'inclUdes all kinds, light and dark—a fine collecliOn. Pants, $3.50. ' FRANK 00-00, 36 Main St., Norwalk. Cleaning, Repairing and Dyeing LAWN Mourns; PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Gar- den Tools, Ilublicr Ilosc, Wire- Ulclh, VIIndovv Screens, Screen Doors, Oil Slovcs, Mlxcd Palnls. Lubricating Oil for Lawn Mowers and Mow- _ ing Machines, 59c oer cal. H. H. WILLIAMS, I'I MAIII STREET, IIUIIWALK, GUlIII. Piano Lessons. BS.GEOBGE WV. BRADLEY d: h of the late Wm. B. Nash.) slings eu egg flasTETTERgs USE IT 2.} . air satisfactory instructions on the Piann ,, g her'home No.19: Main Itreei- . . _ 4 _ RICHARDA MCGURDY, mane... State-ment hr the: Year Endinc Ilccimhiu .3Isl, I897. According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the" State of New York. _ INCOME, Received for Premium - - . .' From all. Other ources ' _- - - DISBURSEMENTS, TcPcIicyultclders torclaimsbyneaih ’- - . . To Policyaii ’cr Endowments, Dividends, elc. . - For all one - . - - - - . ASSETS. Uniled lalcs "onds andéolher ecurilie -. - -' - Firsl lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage 7 - ‘ - loans on Slocks and Bonds ‘- - - - . neal Eslale - - ’ ’ - - cash in Banks and Trust companies - Accued Inleesl, IIel Defeed Pemiums, elc- - _ - .- O '- « I$.39,593,4I4‘2o I0,I08,28l 07 —_——__ u s |2“,595,ll3 39 l2,842,456 n l0.18I,005 64 SITE—271331.57: '8 I I U,|2§,082 I4 “543,929 ” ",0 . 22,161,666 so" ”£80,390 00 6,535, $ 2317743535 205,0”.533 12' ——.-— “——— S 29,133,5I4 10 ' $9I8,698,338-45 Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities -. -‘ - - . Surplus - Insurance and Annuities in force ' - - . I . I have carefully examined the foregoingStatement and find the same to be correct liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor. ' From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual Report of the EXamining Committee Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York TO THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ,or TIIE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE GUIAPAIIY 0F IIEVI- Yank The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty. third day 01' December. I896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and verify the same, respectfully REPORT t to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates betweent I ate of the said reference and the date of this Report attended at the office of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together with the the respective assistants or such officers, and have care: fully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the price at which the same are carried in said Statement With the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact in many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mOItgages on real property held by the Compahy and find the same to be as stated. They have also verified the valuations of the Company’s holdings of real estate and have, verified the deposits of money in the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash 031 hand held by the ~hier. ' i ' Cas And the Committee certify that all the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in such examination have been freelv submitted‘to the Committee by the said officers and their assistants, and that the same are That, pursuan accurate, in good order and well kept, . And the Committee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the system and methods adopted by the Company in recording its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to cqmmendation All of which is respectfully submitted ROBERT OLYPHA-NT J. HOBART HERBI ' JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLES D. DICKgllY, JR. NEW YORK. JANUARY 25, 1897. JAMES C. HOLDEN, CHARLES R. HENDERSON . The company has issued an order'ivhereby women can be insured without the extra, charge heretofore required. M ore,definite information on the subject will be furnished by thelocal agent, Mr..A H. Camp. ' . Board of Trustees GEORGE G. HAVEE ADRIAN ISELIN JR: GEORGE S. Bownom THEO. A. HAVEMEYEB WILLIAM C. WHITNEY WILLIAM ROCEEEELLER JAMES N. JARVIE CHAS D. DICKEY JR. ELERIDCE T. GERRI HENRY H. ROGERS JNO. W AUCHIRCLOSS THEODORE MOBFORD WILLIAM BABCOCK STUYVESANT FISH AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIABD CHARLES E. MILLER . WALTER R GILLETTE H. WALTER WEBB FREDERIC CROMWELL JULIEN T. DAVIES ROBERT SEWELL S, V; It. CB‘EIGER CHARLES R. HENDERSON RUFUS W. PEOKHAM » 'J. HOBART HERRICK WM P Dixon, . . ROBERT A. GRANNISS ROBERT A CRANNIss Vice-President. , . . WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. - I ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Vice-President. HENRY E. DUNCAN, JR, Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH,; Assistant Secretary .- . - . FREDERIC CROMW ELL, Treasurer. ' T " JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer: JAMES TIMPSON. 2d Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM P, SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant. Cashier. EMORY MCCLINTOCK, Actuary. .A . , . JOHN TATLOCK, JR , Assistant Actuary. _ ' CHARLESA, PBELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller. C. CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, ASsistant Auditor. HENRY 8. BROWN, Assistant Comptroller . ‘ JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. _ EDWARD LYMAN SHORT, General Solicitor. MEDICAL DIRECTORS: . . ‘ , GRANVILLE:M.|WHITE, m I SAMUEL D. BABCOCE l RICHARD A. MCCURDr JAMES C. HOLDER HERMANN C. 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