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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26
FIVE ITALIANS LYNCUED.
They Had Planned to Murder a
Prominent Physician of Tai
luIah, La, Because He
Shot a Goat.

1aIlulah, La, July 21-Fiye
Italians were lynchcd here last
night for the fatal wounding Of
DIR j Ford Hodge. The dead
men are of class which has been
troublesome for some tin G, and #
is believed that they had planned
to kill the doctor. Some of them
it is said, have families in Europo
but they have no relatives here
The dead are Frank Defatta.
Charles Defatta, Joe Dcfatts, Sy
Deferroch and John Cercno.
For several weeks a lot of goats
belonging to Frank Defatta have
been sleeping and running on the
gallery of DR.. Hodges Office and
residence. The doctor had on
numerous occasions requested the
owner to keep his goats penncd
up, but he would not do it, and
on the night of the 10th DR.. H. ,
shot one. Early next morning
Frank Defatta came to DR.. H's
Office and said TO the doctor :;
"Ynu shoot my goat, now You
better shoot me-" The doctor
ordered him to leave, and Dcfatta
left mumbling something which
the doctor did not understand.
DR. Hodge took his meals at the
residence of Mr.. Kaufman, and
had to pass Joe Defatta's shop in
going there. About snndown last
evening the Doctor and Mr KautT
mann started to supper, and as
they got to Joe's store, Mr.. K,
who was in the lead, says Charles
Defatta was sitting on the steps
and Joe standing in the store door.
Kaufman spoke to them, but nei~
ther of the Italians returned the
greeting. As DR.. Hodge passed,
Charles jumped up and said: "You
shoot my goat" and struck the
doctor. DR. Hodge attempted to
repel the attack by striking back
with his fist, but finding the SiciI-
ian too much for him attempted
to draw his pistol Joe Dcfntta
ut the door pulled Il double barrel
shot gun and fired two loads into
the doctor, striking him in the
hands and abdomen. Immcdiatc~
Iy on the crack of the gun, Frank
Defatta, Sy Deferroch and John
Cereno, who were in Defatta's ;
store on Front street, started on II
run to Joe's store with shot guns
and long knives in their hands.
The wounding of DIR Hodges
created intense excitement in Tall
lulab and the surrounding coun-
try, and mob was Immediately
organized to wreak vengeance up
on the would be murderer, and
several of his alleged accompIices.
Last night the mob rounded up
the would be assassin and five of
his friends and strung the entire
half dozen to trees and then flied
their bodies with buckshot.
DR. Hodge is sinking rapidly
and there is little chance for his
recovery. Tallulah is a town IN
Madison parish, II miles from
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26
Conservative Meeting.
Greenville News.


The national democratic CONS
mlttee met In Chicago, washed It's
hands OF Mr. Devlin the Altgeld
partisan, killed some obsolete
rules, heard report from the
Ohio NalleY Bi.metallic league,
had nothing to say in reference to
destroying the time honored two
thirds rule, had a pleasant and
harmonious meeting and adjourn
ed.
The meeting was passive rather
than active.
The quiet and harmonious
character of this meeting is sug~
gestive.
There was net wave of the
silver issue, the 16 to l war crv,
by any of the members.
Judge Tarvin, of Kentucky,
who is said to be candidate for
second place on the national ticket,
read certain resolutions, which he
had passed in meeting of the
Ohio Bi-metallic league, and cried
the dramatic effect of holding the
type written document aloft, ex.
claiming, "and along these lines
we offer you our aid" The
resolutions and aid offered met
with no enthusiastic reception,
possibly for the reason that large
number of the committee men are
hankering after the "second
place." but more probable, that
the good sense of the members of
the committee caused them to re
train from noisy expressions,
knowing that there has been a
great revolution of feeling since
1895.
This meeting of the committee,
while nothing of an active or ag
gressive character was done, DEM
onstrates there is strong under
current of feeling or sentiment or
good sense at work.
The expressions and utterances
of leading men of the party from
every section, Indicate that there
is a growing conviction that the
battle of 1900 must he fought on
some other lines beside that OF
free silver. Of course it will be O
sad thing to part company with
Judge Tarvin and his Ohio valley
league; and his threat to give his
mighty aid to the democratic party
may be declined on account of the
party adopting some other "lines'
except those of his dictation.
The suggestions of Senator
Morgan may become the outline
for the party platform, notwith
standing the fiorid declaration OF
Senator Tillman that, owe viii
fight this battle in 1900 and 1903
and in 1908 and in the future. ,
"And we have sworr
by the Almighty God that we viii
fight along this line"
The national committee ha.
shown a wise, thoughtful anc
conservative spirit and the meet
ing may have much to do with
the uniting of the party and Sc
curing a democratic vitory il
! 1900
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26
ROBERT q. INGER~OLL NOW
KNOWS TRUTH.
The Famous Lawyer Suddenly
Crosses the Dark River. Death
Quick and Painless.

New York, July 21.-Col.
Robert G. Ingersoll died at his
home, Walston. Hudson, near
Dobbs Ferry, TODAY. His death
was sudden and unexpected, and
resulted from heart disease, from
which he had suffered since 1896.
in that Year, during the Rcpubli>
can national convention, he was
taken i'll, and had to return home.
He never fully recovered from
the attack of heart disease, and
was under the care Of physicians
constantly.
For the last three days Mr. In
gersolI had not been feeling we'll.
Last night he was in better health,
and spent n portion of the evening
playing billiards with Walston II
Brown, his Son-in- law, and G. p
Farrell, his brother.i in law and
private secretary.
He seemed TO be in better
health and spirits when he retired
than he had been for several DAYS.
This morning be rose at the
usual hour and Joined the family
at breakfast. He then said he
had spent bad night but felt
better. He had been suffering
abdominal pains and tightness
about the chest. He did not
think his condition at all danger
Gus. Col lngersoll spent the
morning swinging in the hammock
and sitting on the veranda with
the members of the family. He
said he was better and mad no
pain. AT 1880 he started to 90
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26
Notice to Road 0VerSeerS.

A LII Overseers of the Public Roads
"A are hereby ordered to call out
their hands and work their respective
sections at once. BY order of Board
M g. gardner, Co. Sup'r.
l. J PERRY. Clerk.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life l-.,

To Quit tobacco easily and forever be mao
netio, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo-
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or sI. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
6terling Remsdy y" Chicago or New Yorle
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26

Educate Your Bowels with Casoarssa
Candy CathArtie, euro sonstipetiou forever
ioc ne. II g. @. @. fail, e.~ssists refund Saoney.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascArets Candy Csthsrtic l0c or 200.
II Q. Q. @. fall TO cure, druggists refund money.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-07-26

Grip mak,s one sick, weary and restless.
DT. Miles Restorative NerVine brings rest.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
DIFFERENCES ARE UNSETTLED
AS A RESULT, TEXAS WILL GET NO
PLACE on APPROPRIATIONS.
All Three of the hspirnhts INV
strong Backing and Neither II
willing TO Step Aside
fsnccinl TO The Post.D

Washington. December l0.-The Texas
delegation is still wrought up over the
contest for the assignment Of the place
on the appropriations committee made Va
cant by Governor Sayers' withdrawal IT
has been the intention of Speaker Hen
derson all along TO place Texan on ing
committee, but the disagreement IN the
Texas delegation has tied his hands. ana
he refuses to step in and take Part ~
the delegation fight. He says they must
agree among themselves and settle on one
man or he will refuse TO place any IsKas
member on that committee. This vas SAID
to Judge I4anham, chairman If t.-e dele
CATION. and Hon j. d. Richardson, Nho
Is earnestly urging the claims OF Mr..
DeGraffonrled. Cooper is out of the race
for the position and will take me place
on the ways and means committee vacated
voluntarily by Mr.. Bailey.
! This still leaves Slayden, Henry and
lDeGraffenried applicants for the place.
Mr.. Slayden has excellent Endorsements
from a number OF sources and Ny Henry
is Endorsed by Governor saycrs ana Mr..
Bailey and others DeGraffenried was
recommended to Reed last winter by Cen
eral Henderson, and it is unde.so be
would have appointed him !. II raj NOT
been so late In the session and the work
Of the committee so nearly completed.
II he had done so, then that would Ii We
practically settled the matter IN TINS con-
gress.
Mr. Richardson told The Post co1e'
snondent today that Speaker llenGerst
had EXPRESSED a desire 10 appoint DeGlsi-
fenred, who is urged not only DIV Nich-
ardson. the minority leader bu' by ''
democratic membership o. tie last com
mittee on appropriations az well az son
OF the republicans OF that committee
nearlv all of whom win be on thar tou.-
mittee in this congress. The speaker re-
, fused, however, to settle dihefthfss IL
the delegation. Mr. Richardson intimate
very strongly that DeGrahenrisd was tp'
only man who could have Knocked I'M
persimmon. but even he could not do s.
lunIess The delegation was unit 10 ash
ing for II.
Az nore OF these asking for the rnsi
tlon seems inclined to wlt1'lrh" ana f'i
tie on one man who could set 1t, the ST
uation is that the place VIII so 10 an
! other state. and tina, reGs. after ho'd'n
. Mace on that impor,a II committee ie
over twenty years will be LEFT OH IN IN
congress. Mr.. Richardsoa says That DC
!. Graffenried viii get place on he I'm
Variant committee OF public buildings al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
TEXAS FEVER.
iOuarnntine Orders Regarding L'Nc
stock soon Ia Ne Enforced.

Quarantine Orders Regarding LiNc
stock soon Ia he Enforced.
washington, December e.--The usuaian-t
uual quarantine order against she area
where the splenetic or Southern liexas'
fever exists among cattle VIII De ssueu
shortly By the department OF agrlcnitare
TO take effect January ]. The o.der VIII
be substantially like that OF last Year
the most important difference being tna''
whereas last year. the whole OF California
was included in the prescribed area me
quarantine line now, In view OF The CO.
operation OF the state authorities WI 20
drawn across the STATE IN an easteriy i'ns
from san Francisco. The quarantine Mr.
viii consist o. all q the states q s@a,a
I Carolina, Georgia, Florida. M'ssihsipp..
1 Alabama. Louisiana Arkansas lnuiAu
TERRITORY. and parts Of the ststes 81 Norlh
! Carolina Tennessee. Texas, okiahoma ana
California. The boundary lines may 20
no6lf,ed slightly later where tho cus0pcrA-
ton OF STATE authorities may justify 4 S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
MONEY RULES THE MARKETS
r,N,N,yAL SITUATION THE CHIEF
TopiC IN BUSINESS.
,,cr.,., in the Bank Rate bci'e'e"
Possible In Gcrmany--'""""'''
Will Continue strong

,,o,,t, December 10.--Tho money market
Situation continues TO be the chiel CONFER" VI
the German business world. London eNe"'"h0
continued TO rise all last week "oiu ~"
norts .re now possible and therefore an ~
.rense in the bank rate is considered certain
,rhe officials of the reichsbank were III con
sultation Yesterday on the subject ana lh'l"
v.s a general sentiment in favor OF an ao-
,.,nce ia Z per cent. definite decision !"
lIikelv 10 be taken Tuesday. The reichspahN
statement Yesterday showed much less I'M
nrovenent than is usual at this time OF inc
year. Private discounts after rising TO Il
noInt near the official rate easad OH sonle-
what Yesterday, but the rise IN tpe Lohnou
private rate caused an expectation W. 10 20
The Bank Of Easland VII rHan T'o, Sev market
/ eon0 ltions do not inspire tear OF permanrnt
trouble In Berlin. A feeling OF assuIu ~
arises from the fact that German ~, ans"
( is so thoroughly saturated with sold ma az" .r'
J considerable deran cement liz Impossible flu-
day high financial authority gave tne o"i
: respondent OF the Associated ffess IN as,
maze OF the gold in circulation In Germany;
( niacfng thig al 2JOO,g10 marks and prehleteu
| thar the industrial situation would continue
very strong a leading oiheiai OF w w
hoon bad not vet reached It's elimination,
but was now extending 10 the textile indus
tries. ,,... :. ,,se
Iron prices. ne hhiu, NohNHh' W 80,
The syndicate Of rolled wire manufaeturers
have advanced prices 10 marks tonf n
Franco Belgian syndicate, with chpltal ~
$40. 800 900. has acquired the Wesiphallan eoai
mine and Intends 10 establish modern WI
naces and steel mills on the D0rinund- ems
canal motion Will be introduced - ms
lreichstag concerning the organization oil Yer
man chambers OF commerce IN Foreign .ire'
Ia which particular Germany Tags behinn
London. December 10.The London STOCK
exchange. like the foreign bourses is domi'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
BRITISH MET WITH LOSSES.
General Gatacre Was Misled and Serious Reverse
Was Result

office publishes the following '
Sormherg was nsed az 10
found impraccabe ground S
tie q If a
second Wounded Lieutenant oo"no' N'se'
Lieutenant harharaSoh
Maynard twelve men,
missing CAPTAIN w Ruiz Second Aeuena" Rooney
men wounded, ,..,.a,
Batter wounded MAJOR le'Va'
steycne Captain Fletcher O
Marley Lieutenant Lieutenant couon Lieutenant
Pad
ROYAL Berkshire Regm private
Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11

mated by the money position and business
IS almost ut II stundstl. with prices dis
1oiM the lowest for the year This situa-
tion win probably continue until tho end or
the month an1 It is doubtful whether even
good news from the seat OF South Africa
would work material change 50 long as the
dearnoss of money continues. American ae-
ouritics nuctuatcd considerably last week. al
though prices improved on the favorable i'm
preston produced by President Mckinley Is
nic2sage TO congress md his declaration re-
garding currency reform This Improvement,
however. was followed by depression and yes
to-day came mn all-around setback. owing TO
the reali2ations and the inherent weakness OF
tho market
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11

Pekin, December i0.--The French govern
mcnt has formally demanded the graduation
Of the viceroy Of Canton because the order
to execute the Chinese magistrate. who was
responsible for the murder OF two French
officers at Montoa, has not been carried out.
The tsung Ii yamen will probably refuse.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
AGRAnIASs OBJECT.
President McIIinIey's Message Does
MOI Give SmfiHfncIiOn

Not Give Satisfaction.
Berlin, December io-After keeping silent
at first. tho agrarian press now begins TO
make united attack upon that part OF Pres
ident Mciinleys message TO congress- re-
latnR to the joint commission proposition.
The Deutsche Tageg Zcltnng says today:
Such proposition IL wholly unacceptable.
II is montrous. Its outcome would be that
the shrewd Yankees would bamboozle the
German members OF the commission about
Yankee ment with caldrons double bottomed
and similar tricks, while the Americans here
would manufacture evidence against beers
and wines President McKinley's claims AS
10 the hoalthfulness OF American meats 10
preposicrous after the scaDdalous embalmei
meat trial
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
WEATHER INFORMATION.
PrObn biIJttcS.

hrslnsicn, December 1o.--Forecast:
~ Tssss-Fair Monday, colder in south
BALI Tuesday fair, fresh to brisk north
Eitirly winds.
lpahn and Oklahoma Territories--Falr
r'E and Tuesday; northerly winds.
IssSs'n Texas and New Mexico--Fair
|N'a' and Tuesday; variable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
TIMBER CAN FLOAT.
Very Heavy Rain Has Fallen at
OrnmEe.

Orange. Texas, December lo.-The heay-
lest rain fell here today that has fallen
since last April and has continued
throughout the day. Henry Pacher's house
was struck by lightning this Afternoon and
somewhat damaged but fortunately none
OF the inmates we're injured.
Indications are that the heavy rain had
extended up the river. and II 50, the big
rise predicted by the weather bureau few
DAYS since will surely follow. 4. ak or
elght-fcoi rise In the upper river VIII
bring out over 20, 900 feet Of timber.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11

line of railway at daylight today with
artillery. The enemy did not respond
Methuen is receiving the remainder of his
reinforcements and supplies, He has es-
tabiished detached posts on his line OF
communication.
"Mafeking reports all Well November
3o.'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11

grounds; also probably on that OF ina"'aF
affairs which will play IA" u par' "
fbis congress. He is urging him 10 ret"
places in case the differences ~ ii'e isN"'
delegation can not be patch ID bei'Fo INC
committees are announced. when WIZ be
before adjournment for the holidays
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11

Genernl Observations.
|s'ssna'lons taken by the United States
4'aa bureau ct all stations. at 8 U. M.
meridian time. yesterday:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
COFFEE STEAMERS.
They Arc BEING Watched by the
Police Patrol.


Police Patrol.
New York, December 1O.The coffee steam
ers at quarantine made no move today. inc
Roman Prince and Ragusa are still held by
DR.. Doty. The Lassell continues to dlsGharss re
her damaged coffee into lighters Two Loaded
lighters are anchored of Clifton ; L. in in
charge of quarantine police, awaiting inc
eight DAYS detention Tho seven lighters
with coffee from the r.. J Taylor which ia,i
were released by pr. Doty "Wednesday LAST,
are locked at Stapleton, 5. l.. The police
boat Patrol Is moored alongside watching
them. No other steamer has arrived from
Santos.
Washington, December lo.-Surgeon GEN
eral Wyman of tho marine hospital service
In view of the officially reported prevalence
of tho plague al Santos Brazil, aud oporto,
Portugal, and the local conditions at thps IS.
ports. has issued regulations 10 prevent MS
introduction into the United states, whlcll
regulations are to remain In force until three
DAYS after the official announcement oil tnt
cessation of the plague In these cities Tht
regulations prescribe in detail the Treatment
! of vessels from the infected ports, methons
| Of dis Infection of ships, cargo ana persona
| effects nf passengers and crew and the ma
disposition of vessels
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-11
Attacked a Wagon Train.

Manila. December 1O.--A force OF one
hundred insurgents yesterday attacked
near Balanga a wagon train escorted by
thirty men OF the Sixteenth infantry.
sharp engagement followed. The insurgents
lost eighteen killed and nine captured.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
Agricultural BrevftIes.

There Is an increase OF / per cent
In the acreage in potatoes, and the crop
promises well, according to the gov-
ernment's July report
Unless wanted for sale or use. early
potatoes had better remain In the
ground until after Sept 10 and be dug
and stored in the cool Of the day
(yhen the tubers are not heated by the
sum in pits covered with plenty OF
straw and a little earth or In cool
cellar, says Ohio Farmer.
John Hobson advises In American
Gardening to make the last sowing VI
beets for winter in light. rich soil
Ground that has been well manureJ
for the previous crops VIII do. but II IL
Is poor some fertilizer should be ap-
piled to encourage a free. quick growth
with view OF getting tender roots
Good varieties for this purpose are
Bastian. Half Long Blood and I'm
proved Long Blood
According TO Professor Hunter OF
Kansas. alfalfa honey Is n little darker
than white clover. The llghtest OF MI
is mixture Of alfalfa and melon
bloom. Sweet clover Is the darkest
OF all except knotweed- Eastwood.
like alfalfa. Is darker than white
clover. In other states the comparison
might be different
Frequent hoeing and heavy manur-
ing are the best protection against
the little green lice which sometimes
appear on cabbage leaves. while
pyrethrum or insect powder should be
used for the cabbage worm II II ap-
Dear9
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24

When the crop Is thinned. all weeds
that are in the rows among the beets
should be removed. The thinning must
be carefully done by haRd. but this
and the removal Of the weeds In the
hand work necessary IL the other work
is done as IL should be. The wheel
hoe and horse cultivator should serve
for the remainder. The cultivation
should be frequent about once n
week and continued until the growth
Of n top has been made practically suf-
fcient to cover and shade the soil he-
tween the rows. The dirt should BE-
worked up to the beets pretty well In
the last one or two civilizations In or
der to grow the beet root entirely be
low the surface OF the soil. rs the part
that grows above Is deficient In sugar.
A hard soil has the disadvantage of
pushing the beets out OF the ground
and causing the lower part TO branch
and grow irregular In form instead Of
growing straight down and taking
conIcal and compact shape II Is on
this account that deep blowing AMI
subsoiling are beneficial Subsoiling
should be adopted II practicable =
Iowa Station
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
PEOPLE TESTIFY.
Reference That is Surely worth LOOslns
Up
A Butler Man Who Tells His
Friends What Has Done
Him Much Good.

We will tell you what will cure the
worst kind of a case of backacbe caused
from the kidneys We will not only tell
you, but will refer you to people in all
walks of life in the city of Butler who
have used Kid-ne-oids with the best re-
suits. We ask you to read this state
ment from James Shleppy 229 North
Washington street, who says About
one year ago l had first symptoms of kid
ney trouble. l had a dull heavy pain in
my back and i'll STOPPING or lifting 1t
would cause sharl shooting pain just
over the kidneys extending up my sides.
/ could rot sleep or rest on account OF
nervousness. I had urinary troubles
of an anoy ing nature l tried different
kinds of kidney remedies to alleviate my
troubles, but none of them gave me pro-
per relief until took Morrow's KLINE
oids. They gave Inc relief in a few days
and will continue the treatment with
Kid-ne oids and / can sincerely recom-
mend them for what they did for me, :"
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills but
Yellow Tablets and sell At fifty cents a
box at all drug stores ard at Redick &
Grohman's drug store.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manufac-
tured by John Morrow s. Co, Chemists,
Springfield, Ohio.