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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
TIE DTPHTHERTA CTRE.

Paris letter 10 The Boston Transcript
The reason why OF all animals the horse was
or antdiphtheric serum may not be generany
understood In the first place. IL was chosen
because it is liable to dlphtheria-an a-important
tty OF blood that IL Is abe 10 furnish periodcaIiy
without such loss OF vital power as may not pc
speedily regained Small animals, TO which dlph-
theria or Group may also be easily communicated,
such as rabbits and guinea pigs. would nave been
OF small practical service az providers OF serum;
period. II Nature had only furnished Dr. koux
with these smaller animals for his purpose. Il
drop Of the serum would be almost process az
TINS moment As II is. there are few things held
TO hc more precious to the scientific and medical
world than one OF those little glass tubes contain,
ing the antitoxine which can still be obtained
at the Pasteur institute but with the utmost DIM
Guilty London Hospitals applying for 1t nave iateiy
met with refusal Such rush has been made
for II by people near and at distance that y,
was quickly realized at the Institute that II all
demands acceded TO the stock would soon %
exhausted. and that weeks must then eiapse be
fore the remedy could again be employed. even In
Paris hospitals Even the President OF the Re-
public himself. had he caught diphtheria would
have been Obliged to rake his chance with the
others associated with his work has become really
terrible. There many children suffering from
Group all over France. but 1t Is only possible 70
bring the treatment to bear upon a small
number of them. Parents their children die
OF sufrocaton. knowing that they might be saved.
II the means were at hand. There is nothing more
pa thetc than tails.
The process by which the antitoxne is obtained
is not only costy. but Is very long FIRST. there
the culture" OF the bacillus which L0fiier dis
covered in the false membranes formed in the
throat by Group and dphtheria. Then the diph-
theric poison. mixed with an alkaline solution.
must remain n month before being used. and ex-
periments have to be made TO ascertain Its degree
OF vrulence The role Of the guinea pig now
the horse. When certain quantity OF the poison
Kills robust guinea pig In n given time, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

strength is ascortained. The horse then undersoes
toxine for II is largely attenuated with iodine
Grams liquor. II is not until the animal MAJ
weeks have passed that the pure toxne Is injected
into the system. II takes about seven weeks
70 comnlete the treatment and then the morse
has been rendered absolutely proof against dpn.
theria and che serum which is drawn OH ron "a
upon the human subject. How this serum arrests 50,
the propagation CT the bacillus and thus saves inc
NE OF the patient Is still a mystery OF Nature.
All that science knows about :he matter at pres
ent is that IL does exercise this wonderful power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

From The Washington Pc:

From Tie WasNINStOH FOSt
1t was n great day for Captain Isaac Bassett. the
veteran assistant doorkeeper of tie Senate. sixty
three years ago, on the 9Th OF December, 1881, he
appointed page by Daniel Webster. To him,
therefore, the services on that anniversary had
more than usual interest. During the day he re-
called incidents Of the great orator and states
man. but as he is writing book he Is very chary
with his stories
Captain L. T. Matthews. the efficient clerk OF the
Naval Committee and Senator McPherson's private
secretary also remembers Webster. He heard the
Grafton which Webster delivered at the laying Of
the cornerstone of the Capitol extension. and he
reeollects also hearing Webster speak one night
from the steps OF the latters residence. Louis
iana-ave.. near the present police court.
II was but e boy then" ne said. but used 70
wander into the old Senate chamber and listen to
the debates | remember Clay and Calhoun and
absolute silence OF the Senate chamber always im-
pressed me. Order was rigtdly enforced eli The
time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
THEIR HONOR IS SATISFIED.

FRENCH STATESMEN FIGHT ANOTHER BLOOD
LESS DUEIl-THE RESULT OF A DEBATE.
Paris. Dec. 25-M. Barthou, Minister of Public
Works and Jean Jaures. Socialist member OF the
Chamber Of Deputies. exchanged shots to-day on the
fed OF honor Neither hurt Tho duel was the
result Of the violent debate in the Chamber ycster
day. IN which Barthou gave the lie to Jaures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
4 NEW DEVELOPMENT IN GERMANY's
BEER WAR

Berlin, Dec. &.-"The Vorwaerts' says that the
Boycott Committee OF the Socialist organization
has issued call for the holding OF eight mass
meetings between Christmas and New Year The
object Of the meetings is to sanction an aereemehI
relative to the beer boycott, which was slgneu
Yesterday by Herr Singer and the brewers
The beer war which has been in progress for
several months in Germany assumed political
ASPECT on account Of the interference Of the Berlin
Government. 1t began a mere fight between
the brewers, who refused TO pay the wages de-
manded by their workmen and the Socialist
leaders. who proclaimed boycott against them
The military authorities then issued an order by
which the soldiers were forbidden to frequent the
beershops not boycotted by the Socialists More
over as the latter used to hold their meetings In
the halls Of the friendly breweries. the Govern
men withdrew from these the privilege OF letting
retorted by exacting from the breweries they
patronixed the pledge that beer should be sold
there except to members OF their associations
All this rendered the situation 30 complicated that
fat 0HfF eI SINGER on. Of the Socialist un
vrate' should have thought Of making. with the
boycotted brewers an arrangement Snich 10 20
in the eight meetings to be held before January
In regard to this beer war -" curious incident
may be related a Few soldiers OF an infantry com
fence OF It's liquid product but they could not quench
their thirst without signing previously PAPER ar
significance OF the paper and their comrades hear;
be- 1t 'a at the seeialis esa6iishmen
also and drank under the same conditions; When
men that they could not get beer as good at the
other brewer!es Of the town. he did not consider
II convenient 10 punish his whole company. winch
cialistic banner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
Soliciting COULD PROBABLY BE DONE.

From The London Globe.
Tantaus Scotus
Donald" said Dugald suppose the Clyde was
all whiskey and ye were tied stake with the
stream just up to your cnin what would We do?'
as her hands ted?'
Yes"
And her feet?
yes"
"Weel. It's terrible poseeton; but dinna think
We could tie her firm but she could max wee
WaXeS'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

President made appropriate reply, ending by
wishing the welfare OF the Emperor.
Afterward the President conversed with Premier
Dupuy and NJ. Tcherkof in private for twenty
minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. ". w. ASTOR.


PRIVATE SERVICES HELD AT CILvEDEN-oNIY
RELATIVES AND INTIMATE FRIENDS
PRESENT
London Dec. ga private funeral service over
the body Of Mrs William Waldorf Aston was
held at Cliveden this afternoon A special train
conveyed intimate friends from London. and
these in addition to the members OF the family and
the household servants were the only persons pres
en,. Many floral wreaths and crosses were received
from friends. and were placed around the coffin by
Mr. Astor himself The service held In the
dra wing room. which the body was removed
The Rev KTkland the e. Local Sssn T SE
but is bearing up under his afiiction
The body Of Mrs William Waldorf Astor will
be brought to New-York on the Cunard steamship
Aurania. which sails from Liverpool on Saturday.
December %. The Aurania should arrive here on
Sunday, January 6. If before. Albert Meurer.
sexton OF Trinity Chapel will take charge OF the
body when the Aurania arrives at her pier and
Will remove II TO Trinity Chapel No arrangements
FOR the funeral have yet been made but II is likely
that IL will be a public one. nasmuch as the many
friends Of the dead woman could not be accommo-
dated at services held In private house. Mrs
Aston was a popular woman in society. and by her
many transformations acts of charity made hosts OF
humble friends. who will almost demand the privi-
lege Of showing by their presence II only that their
grief at the death Of their benefactress. The SER
vices 1t is say will be held in Trinity Chapel.
and the burial will be in the William Waldorf Aston
vault In Trinity Cemetery. Mr. Aston also owns
plot there. The vault is just below the west
slope Of the hill in the cemetery, and Is dlrectiy
vault which opened years ago TO receive
the body Of William b. Aston: II has been rumored
deiphia, the home Of her parents. but this is i'm
probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
SHE ELUDED THE DETECTIVES.

Paris. Dec. 25.-According 10 the "Soleir OF TO-
dav n mysterious foreign titled lady has disappeared
from her residence in Passy as direct result OF 'he
trial Of Captain Dreyfus. Detectives nave oeeh or
dered 70 keep a strict watch on her. but she sue
ceeded IN eluding them Dreyfus is said to have
visited her house frequently. ., -,
saThe Autorte" says that Dreyfus, VINO mas Deeh
81, in prison for several days. Is feversh and very
weak.
London Dec 2.-The Paris correspondent OF
THE Morning Post" says that ne has oeeh assured
by a good authority that the document by whch
Dreyfus was convicted Of high treason came from
Belgium. There is no doubt" the correspondent
continues. that the document was once In the
hands OF the German Legation In Brussels from
which France probably obtained II by bribery:
Conn, Won Munster the German Ambassador IN
Paris is angry at the assertions that member OF
his staff banded over the document. ana that
france Intended to ask for the name OF the mem
Der or a denial Of the story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
II UORDS WE'RE BOrDS.

From TIE Buffalo Courier.
They say Tawker's word Is as good az a bond
What excellent thing 1t would be for him II Mrs
Tawkcr's were also
"Humph, Why
"IIe wouldn't have anything to do then but clip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
" TILE HIGHEST. STYLE.

From The Chicago Tribune.
''Cephus" said his employer. you haven't put
the whtewash on these walls evenly. You have
smeared II on In chunks and daubs."
Yes sah" replied Uncle Cephus. Use not scrub
whitewas'ah. sab. rs an impresslonist"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
WELL UP ~ THE REQUIREMENT

From The LonGon Globe.
An Irishman recently applied for an enlistment In
n United States Army recruiting office DO you know
anything about drilliny?' asked the officer. Il do.
answered Pat IT'S Va cents yard at any OF
the drygoods stores"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
NEwrouNDLANDs BANK OUTLOOK BETTER

NEWFOIyNDLAND'S BANK OUTLOOK BEITER
ST. Johns. n f., Dec z5.-The report Of the legis-
lative committee appointed 10 investigate the con-
dt.on OF the suspended banks has not yet been
handed down Receiver-General Scott stated last
night in the Assembly, however that he believed
that the Union Bank would pay 100 cents on the
dollar and that the Commercial Bank would sho"
a far healthier condition than was expected lhis
statement has had a very reassuring erect on 'ne
public mind.
The opposition made a proposition that the sus-
pended banks be induced to accept their own notes
in payment OF debts due them, but the Govern
ment members were opposed 70 any Suc" pio'eeu
ings and the proposal vas witnorawh
BRITISH TORPEDO-BOAT GOES ASHORE.
London. Dec ga British torpedo boat. after
DESTROYING the wrecked vessel Lynx last night.
was washed broadside on the rocks OF Corn"ah
In a fog. She got of with the assistance OF
lifeboat and several fishing boats, ana ahchoreu
in Plymouth Harbor to-day. She is ieakinS
badly her plates having been strained anu d more
knocked in her port quarter
RIvIERRE MAKES a NEW BICYCLE RECORD.
Paris. Dec. 25.-Riverre the cyclist. has covered
Loo kilometres 2l miles, In hr G % m hnur ana
Is sec beating Stephanes record by n'e houiS
THE MADELINE ANN LOST WITH ALL ON
BOARD.
London. Dec 25-The British brigantne Madeline
Ann has been wrecked Galdron ROCKS. ArsyH'
and all hands drowned.
EGYPTs PREMIER SERIOUSLY ILL
landau Dee as-The Cairo correspondent OF
THE Daily News" reports that Nuoar facha. inc
Egyptian Premier is seriously ILL., the result OF
breaking ankle.
THE CARS SPECIAL ENVOY RECEIVED
Paris. Dec. 25.-President Casimir-Perier recei'eu
to-day the Cars special envoy. NJ. Icher'Hoi'
with much ceremony. 1880
The recepton took place at the .Palais de rEly-
See NJ Tchertkof in addressing NJ. Casimir-Perler'
said that he had been charged by Emperor Nicho'as
H. to thank the whole French Nation. ana ,e es
peciaily the President OF France for taking part
Ia the mourning for Emperor Alexander I'LL Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
THE ARMENIAN OUTRAGES.
TWO OF THE COMMISSIONERS START FOR
THE SCENE OF INVESTIGATION.
THE SULTAN POSITIVELY REFUSES TO ALLOW

THE SULTAN POSITIVELY REFUSES TO ALLOW
CONSUL JEwETT TO ACCOMPANY THEM.
Constantinople. Dec. 25.--Chefk Bey, Judge of the
Court Of Cessation. and Djelaleddn Bey. OF the
Court OF Appeals members of the commission ap-
pointed TO investigate the Armenian troubles. left
Constantinople today for Erzeroum. With them
went the French delegate. NJ. Nilber
United States Minister Terrell had interview
with the Grand Nizier Sunday evening with
reference 10 the sending Of an independent United
States delegate 10 SGssoun. on Monday the Sultan
positively declined to allow MIR Jewet; the United
States consul at Sivas. to accompany The Commits
sion OF Inquiry. This action viii probably prevent
any participation by the United States in the in
vestigaton.
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL VERY LOW.
HIS PHYSICIANS SAY HE HAS GENERAL PA
RAIYSIS.
London. Dec 25.-The physicians attending Lord
Randolph Churchill Issued bulletin this evening
saying their patient Is in critical condition
They say that Lord Randolph is a victim Of gen.
eral paralysis. ,,, - .
his condition to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

EGYPT'S PREMIER SERIOUSLY iii"
London, Dec. 25-The Cairo correspondent oi
THE Daily News" reports that Nuoar facha, 'he
Egyptian Premier is seriously Ill inc reSu'' "a
breaking ankle.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05


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100 N. Weldon II 90 a II, daily Sunday
lie $40 m rnee 10 Washington S45 p
road andS otland Neck
p Plymouth
2Opm Daily Sunday, 500
Southern Division Wilson and Fayetteville Branch Fayette
vile Branch Rowland IL
Fayetteville
Branch
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(;otisboro a IN
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Clinton branch leaves Warsaw for Clinton daily Sunday
p m
A. 10. and IS.
II stop Rocky
oand
Train No IS Weldon for all points North
All Richmond,
day, a Norfolk.
+
J. KENIY, MSur'r
| Trans NJ. Gen1P assenger Agt
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05

who has been endowed with ordinary
intelligence who does pot know TO an
absolute certainty whether an evening
Of the theatre is demorallZing or not
r. he thinks it wrong to go, then 1t
is undoubtedly crime TO go. Ii IN
his opinion eating flesh is sinful, then
he will surely be held for Il misdemean-
or # he eats flesh. If he feels that he
must apologize for going to the theatre
or for taking a ride on Sunday or for
engaging in the dance, he is morally
coward and is guilty Of al offence.
No matter how innocent any pleas
urc NAV be in itself, if you are asham-
ed Of Indulging in it, but still indulge
YOU are accountable for the commission
of sin.
What dignity it adds to human ma
ture to be thus made the Judge of yolu
own actions and to be weighed dow
with personal responsibility Tor them
| How much healthier and stronger an(
freer and more progressive and more
| wholesome society would be If every
man had an opinion of his own ant
the independence which conviction
generates
AS it is half the world doesn't know
why it does this or why it refrains from
doing that, and can give no good reas
on either for its beliefs or its doubts
1t follows fashion as a flock of sheer
follow the heIlwether not only fashion
in dress, even when it is uncomely an
distiguring but fashion in creeds an
in politics and in all the other concern
of life.
But St. Paul tells you to use you
brains, to use your moral nature hoI
estly and fearlessly, and then to d
what you think is honorable and RICH
If we followed his advice the worl
would be all the better for it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05
Brain Surgery.

Chicago Tribune.
Saving out sections Of the skull in
order to give the brain room to devel-
op symmctrically seems a rather delicate
and dangerous operation, but it is one
that has on several occasions been per
formed with perfect success. Child
dren apparently in condition Of hope
less idiocy have been treated upon this
plan and arc in prospect Of developing
the faculties usual in those Of like age
The removal of the bone which ha
become unduly hardened permits
growth, and the clOuded intellect ma,
become clear and normal.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05
" aa. to 2saa.
(;ncfaaonf CoaMscrciu' Gazetse.

Cincinnati Commcrci0i f,azetfe.
Read history It Is the story Of tie
progress OF human fife. 1t teaches by
example and stimulates TO endeayor.
Read poetry. 1t enrlches tie mind
with ideals that may become real.
Read romance. The examples OF Its
heroes are an exaltation, and tend to
the formation OF noble character.
Read science. It supplies inforIna-
ton that equips for usefulness and pre-
vents the triumph Of error.
Read philosophy. 1t imparts wis
dom to consider all things, knowledge
to understand all things and fortitudt
to endure all things.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD md BRANCHES.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05
CastOria.
N. e. JOSEY.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children
DR.. G. G.. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr. G.. Caillouette. Druggist, Beay-
ersviIle, ILL.,, says 10 DR.. Kings New
Discovery ! 1--WE my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about. but OF no avail
and was given up and told / could not
live Having Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry in my store | sent for a bottle and
began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and out again
1t is worth It's weight in gold. We
won't keep store or house without it.
Get free trial at f. T. Whitehead
Co.'S Drug Store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05

FITS.-All fits stopped free by d.
Hines Great Nerve Restorer. No fl,
after first days Use. Marvellous cure
Treatise $500 trial boctle free to F..
cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 93l arch s
Philadelphia, P.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-05

Ar Ly
) - - Rocky Mount , % 6 80
7. VI. p. N. i. VI. A. "
No % carries pullman parior car
Norfolk to Rocky Mount and connects
18th A. C. l.. Train % for all points
south
No. 1913 connects at Hobgood for AL
eastern Carolina points. also at Rock Y
Mount with 4. c. l.. train y for all
points south.
No. rs carries pullman parlor car
Rocky Mount to Norfolk and connects
for all points north.
For all information schedules call on
or address
G.. NJ SERPELL. J r. LENLN
Gent Manager Sup't Trains.
T. NJ. EMERSON,
Gent Passenger A gent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-07-21
THEY CONFIRM THE BOY.
Testimony OF TraInmen Concerning
the TresIle Horror in
California
A Truce Declared by the Con-
tending Foroos In That
State.
The Missouri Pacific KlaokiIsls tho A. n.
q. and starts q Finish Fight
Notes OF tho strike.

WOODLAND, CAL, July 20.-The prelim In
ary examination OF the i've A. Il. U. men
charged with murder was resumed this
morning. Johpny Shsfburns. the lad who
drove the several men TO the ttostie, wos
recalled for further cross-exa nination.
Though he was kept on tho witness stand
nearly all OF the forenoon, the boy adhered
closely 10 ths damaging testimony he gave
against the prisoners ysstsrdnv. Tho next
witness WAS u, w. Hill, frSish, eonducto',
whose train was tied mp at Washington
siding on the day Of the disaster. He tssti.
ned that he saw the Sherburno bows wagon.
In which defendants Wordcn and Hatch
and several others we're being driven toward
the t'estls. He nlso detailed the rurport
OF significant orders which he heard the
men Giving the boy as the wagon stopped
near bis train. Harry Tsepie. a brakeman
on the same train. gave similar testimony.
J. ID. Graham. a Western Union limo 70.
psirsr. testified that just before the wreck.
ne he was riding along on railway bicycle.
be was halted at the trestlo by tvo mon
who threatened to shoot him. The men
ntnhhusd uiu Nhoet huu uitCueu ", tHu thcn
ordered him to walk back toward sacra-
mento. He walked little way. and then
sat down by She roadside and fsaw tho pas
ssnRer train as ID osmo along. ran upon the
trestls. and plunged into the water.
Grnhsm could not identify any OF the
prisoners a. the men he saw al tho trsstle.
BAN Francisco. July 20.-It is prophssied
on all hands that the Southtfn Pacific
strike 10 TO bs ssttlsa Monday next Il 10
rumorsd that negotiations Of some sort ars
pending between the strike leaders and
railroad officials. but these rumors posi-
lively cannot be authenticated. IL 10 sim
ply known that tho strikers al Oakland
wired TO Dsbs. asking whether they we're
authorized 10 negotiate with the railroad
officials. and Dsbs answered practically in-
structine the California unions TO act as
they should deem advisable.
In the face OF thsse stories OF pending
negotiations. 10 10 q significant fact that the
strikers nre no longer offering any violent
resistance. and that the number OF guards
going out on trains has been greatly re-
duced. Notwithstanding these evidences
OF a desire on ths part OF both sides for
peace. railroad officials still insist that thsV
arc running trains without the lenst diff
Guilty and need no more man. while ths
u iksrs declare the oomphny's operating
department is still wofully crippled.
Tonight. for the first time since the
strike. the nerthbound Oregon express was
sent ont, and not until tomorrow night
will the evening eastbound train be 70
stored.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-07-21
TELEGRAPHIC BREyITIEs.

BnooHLYN July 20-Brooklyn 8, Phila-
delphia 2, Washington ., Baltimore ~
Boston II. New York /.
FAyrrrryuLE, Va. July 90 Wash Ad-
kina was harRsd to-day for the murdor Of
Ike Bedford last Novembsr.
wooDyrLLH. Texas, July 90 Thirty
armed msn broke Into the Jail here. esixsd
VIM. q ifilh and hanged and shot him,
Griihth assaulted a little girl.
TRENTON. N. j., July 20.-JOs walwltE
uAa hanged to- dPy for the mnrder OF the
deputy prison keeper, Jae H. Llppinoolt,
on March l, 1894, whom tying 10 escape.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 2O.--Jut afiei
noon to-day Peter Davis, Dan wAahinRton
aud Charles llSsll, all oolotod, were hanged
on che same soAGold at the county jail
here. Two thousand peoplo witnessed ths
execution. Two negroes vere hanged here
iast Friday ltin likely ave more will hane
here neat Friday,