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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
BLAZE IN NORFOLK.
Factory and Foundry Destroyed and
City Jail Damaged.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. IA fire that
originated by spontaneous combustion
in the four.story brick peanut fac.
tory of the Norfolk Storage Co., on
Plume street, between the city Jail
and the big foundry OF Whitehurst a.
Co.. entirely destroyed that building
damaged the east wing OF the Jail and
falling walls crushed the foundry like
an egg shell.
All of the 275 prisoners in the Jail
were marched to the police barracks
under a guard of police. but nine es
capped before they had been transfer
red TO rooms in the courthouse when
the flames endangered the barracks
Mayor Riddick called out four com
panies of the list regiment and they
are now guarding the prisoners In
Courthouse square.
For a time the business section OF
the city was dangerously threatened
The loss win he over 100000. Ten
thousands bags of peanuts we're de
stroyed with a great amount of valua
BILE machinery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
A BLAZE IN A HOTEL.
Eight People Dead From sutfocation
or leaping From the Building.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 11.-Eight
persons dead from suffocation or from
leaping from a fire proof building, a
score of people more or less injured
by having their hands cut and gashed
from smashing in windows. a magnifi-
cent property subjected to the ravages
OF fire. smoke and water. Is an epit-
ONE Of the great disaster which befell
the West hotel Wednesday, The ho-
tel was built by Charles II. West. for
merly of Cincinnati. and managed sew
eral years by his nephew. Col. j. T.
West.
The fire in itself was insignificant,
being confined TO the elevator shaft
and the top floor in the corner OF the
building. but the wild excitement
which followed the first alarm hurried
people into halls and out upon window
lodges in frantic attempt TO save
themselves.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
TWo-Cent Fare Bill.

Columbus. o.. Jan. 12.-Senator
Lamb. chairman OF the committee on
railroads and telegraphs. has declared
for straight two-cent fare bill--two
cents mile for everybody-and will
Introduce such bill.
Columbus. o.. Jan. 12.-By unani-
nous vote the senate adopted Senator
Meck's resolution declaring for the
election Of United States senators by
direct vote OF the people.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Brother Of Ex.Presldent Grover cieve.
land Seriously III.

Columbus, o., Jan. 15.--Rev. w. Il.
Cleveland, retired Presbyterian min
lster and brother of former President
Grover Cleveland. is dying Of paraly.
sis at the home OF his son. w. ~
Cleveland, In Columbus. Rev. Mr..
Cleveland Is 73 years OF age Several
weeks ago he was stricken with pa
ralyas and since last Friday he has
been unconscious. The attending ply
sicsan says II is impossible Dor him
70 recover yormer Presidenk Olsve-
and is being kept informed of his
brothers condition. F3e has noelned
he family that owing 70 tbs stats Of
his health u u impossib,s fns hlm 70
,oms 70 he bro<hsrs bsdsi1A.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
BATTLE IN SAN DOMINGO.
Several Generals on Both Sides Were
Either Killed or Wounded.

Cape Haytien, Hayti. Jan. 15.-A
sanguinary and what probably will
prove to be the final battle has taken
place near Guayubin. between the
troops Of Gen. Caceres. the temporary
president of Santo Domingo. and the
insurgents. The former we're victorl-
Gus. Several generals on both sides
were killed or wounded.
The gunboat Independencia. which
recently went over to the insurgents.
intends on the advice of former Presi-
dent Morales. to return to Santo DO.
mingo and surrender II the govern
ment will guarantee the safety of its
officers and crew.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
SEVERE sLEET STORM.
Four Persons Met Death In New York
and New Jersey States.

New York, Jan. 1.-Two persons
met death In the storm which swept
over New York and New Jersey. Both
were electrocuted from contact with
fallen electric light wires. Sleet. snow
and rain which froze as 1t fell created
condition in the streets which threat.
ened to tie up traffic Many electric
lighting. telephone and telegraph wires
heavily coated with ice gave way and
coming In contact with the more heav.
lily charged of hose. one man was
killed in Long Island City at almost
the same time another met a similar
fate In Newark. N. J.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
HIS BRAVE FIGHT ENDED.
President w. r. Harper, Of the univer.
sity Of Chicago, Died Of Cancer.

Chicago. Jan. 11.-Dr William Raj
ney Harper president Of the Univer-
sity Of Chicago since its inception. one
OF the foremost educators and one OF
the most learned Hebrew scholars OF
his time. died OF cancer OF the intes-
tines. Although his death was known
to be inevitable within comparative
ly short time. the end of his life, due
TO physical exhaustion. came suddenly.
DR.. Harper was an Ohio man. born
at New Concord on July 26, 1856.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
John w. Hin Acquitted.

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-Acting under
instructions OF Judge Audenreid, the
jury acquitted John w. Hill. CincIn-
NATHAN, the former chief of the bureau
Of filtration, on all the indictments
which charged him with forgery and
falsifylng the records OF his bureau
in the interests OF Contractor Nc
Nichol
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
A DOUBLE bereavement

Portsmouth. o., Jan. 13.-Mrs. O. w.
Carson. wife OF shoe merchant. was
handed two messages simultaneously.
announcing the death Of her cousins.
william Farrln, former elevator in
spector OF Cincinnati. and Mrs. VIM.
Porterfield OF Chillicothe. f0
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
THE COTTON ASSOCIATION.
The Balance OF Crop OF 1e05-6 To Be
Held For rs Cents a Pound.

New Orleans, Jan. 13.-By unani-
nous vote the cotton association
adopted the report OF it's committee
on holding. recommending that the
balance OF the crop OF 19O5-6 be held
for 15 cents pound. A joint com,
mittee Of bankers and farmers from
each state and territory is to carry
the plan into effect. Cooperation with
the growers Of sea island cotton is pro.
vided for, long staple cotton to be held
at "a cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
NEW CABINET POSITION.
The Creation of a Department Of Pub
lie Health Favored.

Washington. Jan. 10.--In his annual
address before the legislative council
Of the American Medical association,
which met here. the chairman. DIR. c.
A. l.. Reed, of Cincinnati. urged that
action be taken to secure from con-
6ress a law creating department Of
public health with representation In
the cabinet OF the president. A com
mittee was appointed to draft a bill
for early presentation TO congress.
The pure food and drug bill and the
army medical reorganization bill pend
ing before congress were indorsed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Chinese commIssloner. ARRIVE.

San Francisco. Jan. 13.-The steam
er Siberia arrived from the Orient hav
ing on board the imperial Chinese com
missioners. Tuan Fang and Tar HUNG
Tzeu. with their subordinates and
suites. SO persons In all. They receiv
ed a cordial welcome.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
The President a Red Man.

Washington. Jan. 12.-President
Roosevelt was made an honorary men,
ber Of the Improved Order OF Red
Men. The ceremony took place In the
presidents private Office at the white
house and was participated in by
many prominent members of the order.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
convIoted of usurx.

Kansas City. Jan. i3.---P J. Hughes
money lender. was convicted OF thu
charge of usury by jury here. j. II
Williamson charged that he borrowe(
$40 from Hughes two years ago anr
had paid s4i In interest and stili owe,
Hughes $50.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Marriage Law Decision.

Springfield. ILL.,. Jan. 11.-Attorney
General Stead gave It as his opinion
that under the new marriage law an
unordained preacher (Methodist), al
though he have regular charge, can
not perform legal wedding cere-
mony.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Missionaries Apply For Protection.

London. Jan. 1.-THE Shanghai cor
respondent Of the Morning Post says
that owing to the anti-dynastic activi-
ty in the province of Hupeh. the mis-
sionaries there have applied to the
British and American consuls. for pro
lection,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Swallowed Laudanum.

Alliance. o., Jan. 15.-William John.
son. 26. In the presence Of FIVE mem.
bers OF the family and with the words,
Here 1t goes swallowed laudanum,
which killed him. Several years ago
he was badly crippled. the result OF
coming in contact with a live wire.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Confederate Veterans, Reunion.

New Orleans, Jan. ll-Gen. William
e. Mickle, ,adjutant general. makes Of
fetal announcement that the 10th an
nual reunion OF the United Confeder-
ate Veterans will be held in this city
April 26 and 27.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
The Moroccan Conference.

Algeciras, Spain, Jan. 16.-The Mo
roccan conference will convene hero
January l6. 1t is To settle the dispute
between Germany and France. Elev.
en- European countries and the United
States will send representatives.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Columbus Was Omen.

Columbus. o., Jan. 15.-The lid did
not go on In Columbus. and through
Dut the day the saloons were wide
open, the usual conditions prevailing.
No attempt was made to close up be-
Tond the regular Sunday police re-
Strictions. which were complied with.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Mr.. Brvan In a Datto.

Buluan, Mindanao. Jan. 12.-W. j.
Bryan was created datto and saluted
by 80 pieces OF native artillery after
which he was conveyed along the riv.
er to Datto Piang's palace in a royal
vinta "a small boat manned by 40
Moros
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Heavy Snow In Texas.

El Paso. Tex. Jan. ia heavy
snow fall on the mountains and foot
hills which form the watershed OF the
Rio Grande river Is causing consid-
cradle uneasiness for the time when
the snow melts. The snow is from six
to eight feet deep
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Ohio Mines Sold.

Cambridge. o.. Jan. 13.-The Ohio
Coal Co. has sold and transferred it's
coal mining properties In Guernsey
county. known as the Nicholson mine
and the Ohio mine No. 2. to Thomas
O'Gara, Of Chicago.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
A Bill To Prohibit Footb all,

Richmond. Va, Jan. l2.--Delegate
Il. S. Powell introduced in the vir.
glnia assembly bin 10 prohibit the
game Of football In Virginia. A pen.
ally Of from $50 TO $1,000 is prescribed
for each Offense.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
The Cincinnati Probe.

Columbus. o., Jan. 13.-The feeling
against legislative investigation OF
affairs in Cincinnati and Hamilton
county Is growing among the solons of
both parties, and 1t need occasion no
surprise II the whole matter is indefi-
nitely postponed
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Mrs. LInaafeIter Again Indicted.

Newark. O.. Jan. 12.--Mrs. James w.
Lingafeiter. wife Of the former cashier
Of the Newark Savings bank. whose
indictment for aiding hsr son Robert
n the commission Of eergsry WIS ~
oestIy sQuashsd. vas asaia indicted
q eight counts fer fosDery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Pat Grove indicted.

Council Bluffs. Ia. Jan 12.--Pat
Grove was indicted here by the Potta-
wottamie county grand jury for alleg-
ed compllcity ip street car hold-up
Of July 2. 1906. when about $50 was
secured from two conductors and q
motorman.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Mrs. ToIIa Granted a ReprIeve.

Trenton. ~ j., Jan. 11.-Mrs. Marie
Antoinette Tolla was granted a 30-day
reprieve by Gov. Stokes. Mrs Quack.
enboss. New York lawyer. appeared
in her behalf before the board OF par.
dons. Mrs. Tolla was sentenced to
hang for murder
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Youno corbett Knocked out.

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 13.--Aurelio
Herrera. Of Bakersfield. Cal. knocked
out Young Corbett in the fifth round
at the Pacific Athletic club pavilion.
Herrera's victory was an easy one
Corbett's exhibition was disappointing
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Three Children cremated.

Winnipeg. Man, Jan. 15.-In a fire
which destroyed the farm residence Of
II. A. Brazil. in the Portage la Prairie
district. three children were cremated
and the parents narrowly escaped with
their lives. The home was totally de.
sfrOypd
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Gov. Mapoon To Sail.

Panama. Jan. l5.---Charlss "a Ma
soon. governor a the canal zone and
minister TO Paxama, will leave Tor tho
unlted States Tuesday. During bis
abssncs the executive secretary, n.
ass4 vin cot - govsrHos oe ~ sope.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18

Washington. Jan. is.--Representa.
tive Dalzell ,(Pa.) Introduced Joint
resolution directing the selection Of .
site on govsrnmen' property In Wash.
inetou for Z bro-xs statue OF Henry
Wadswosth Ions low.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
he Wants no Hold on,

Lisbon, o.. Jan. 13.--Probate Judge
J. A. Martin demanded OF the Colum-
biana election officials certificate OF
election for four years on the grounds
that the biennial elections amendment
lengthens his term one year.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Closed TIaht at Tlffin.

Tiffin, o.. Jan. 15.--Promptly at 12
o'clock Saturday night. in obedience
u Mayor Leister's recent edict, all Of
the 35 saloons in Tiffin closed up tight
and remained so all Sunday with the
screens drawn To one side.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
The smoot ,nvestIoatIon.

Washington, Jan. 10. = Chairman
Burrows. OF the senate committee on
privileges and elections. issued sub
poenas for number of witnesses To
testify In the case OF Senator Smoot
OF Utah Most Of them are in Utah.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18
Marshall Fields Condition Worse.

New York, Jan. 15.-The condition
Of Marshall Field. OF Chicago. who has
been i'll for several days at hotel In
this city. Is worse. The pneumonia
is not yielding to treatment and the
patient Is greatly exhausted
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-01-18

Cherbigok. Russia. Jan. 1.-Two
bombs were hurled ct Gen. Khoyosto6.
governor Of this province. as be wee
driving home fipn the cathedral. The
governor was seriously and his wtfs
olkghtly injured.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Reported Assault at Great
Falls--Negro Charged with
Crime in Chester Jail.

Chester special in MONDAYS
News and Courier Henry Mill
ing, negro employed by the
Southern Power Company, at
Great Falls, is in Jail in this city
charged with assaulting a Miss
Broom. at Great Falls yesterday
afternoon, with intent to ravish
Judge Prince states that he will
call the grand jury together to-
morrow and try the case imme-
diately. Very little can be learn
ed about the affair, owing to the
sparsely settled character Of the
locality in which the outrage oc-
Cured and the tact that the tel
ephone lines hereabouts are not
in operation today. But it is
stated that the brute failed 10
accomplish his purpose. He was
arrested in this city last night by
Officer Howsee, of the local 30
lice force.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Preferred Death to Peniten-
tiary--Suicide Of DR.. Mat
theWS.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 5.-In a
cheap lodging house on East
Baltimore street at some time
during the 24 hours preceding 2
O'Clock this afternoon, Dr.. J.
Baxter Nj Matthews, of Greensboro,
n. c., blew out his brains with
a shot from 80 calibre revolv.
er.
DR.. Matthews was convicted
March 9th, 1909. He had been
out of custody under bail pend
ing the decision of his appeal
tor new trial, which was de-
MED him. and relatives and
bondsmen have been searching
tor him for some time that he
might be taken before the court
10 be resenterced.
In the absence of any definite
reason for his taking his life it is
supposed that he did so rather
than serve the sentence, said to
be 20 years in the penitentiary ,
10 be imposed upon him. AT the
lodging house where he andad
his life he gave the name of L.
j. Graham.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Murderer Shot to Death on
Way to Jail--Had Killed
an Officer while Attempt
ing to Arrest Him.

Wrights3ilIe. Ga, Nov. o.
Last night Baijitf j. l.. High'ow.
er son@ht 10 arrest negro, vii
liam Newsome, seven miles from
Wrightsville. Two young white
men, John Mason and Ernest
Carter. were assisting Hl2htow.
er. A stubborn fight took place
in the negro's house between
him and HIghtOwer and
the latter called for assist.
ance. Garter ran into the house
when the negro fired ahot gun
at him, the load taking effect in
Carter's forehead, killing him
Instantly. Then Hightower fired
upon the negro with IA pistol
two bullets taking effect but not
killing him. The negro was then
captured.
This morning Hightower and
Mason were bringing the negro
to WrightsviIle. At Summers
Bridge, over Chopee river, about
30 armed and disguised men
hlltad them AID Gr-d gavar,I
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07

The general election was
held yesterday. AS there was
no opposition IN these parts to
the Democra ic nominees, but
little interest was manifested,
the vote being light.
NJ $. Anna IL. Horton left for
Heath Springs Saturday morn
ing, where she viii spend sever
a. months with relative, -Ches.
ter Reporter.
The National convention of
the L. d. C's meets in Novem.
ber this year at Gulnort. Miss. ,
where The Lancaster Ch9pter will
be representa- hy proxy. The
State Convention will meet in
Grrenvllle, =. c., in December.
The delegates elected to repre-.
sent the chapter are Mrs. J. z.
Thomasson, Mrs. NJ. J. Perry ;
altcrnates, Mrs. NJ. r. McCardelI.
Mrs w. p. Rc~nen.
Mrs. l. B Foster,
Cor, Se'y.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Destructive Storm Along
Coasts of Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick.

Halifax, n. S Nov. 5.--Dis-
patches today have been pour
ing !uto this city bringing news
OF vessels wrecked or in distress,
of wires Frustrated and of dam
age done by the gale and sea
along the coasts OF Nova Scotia,
Cape Breton, New Brunswick
and Prince Edward Island. Four
vessels were driven ashore, an
other, after having everything
movable on deck washed away,
was forced to put back to the
port from which she sailed, and
the steamer Turret Bell, which
went aground on the north side
Of Prince Edward Island last
week was driven farther in shore.
The storm was most violent
In Northumberland Strait. Two
schooners and one bark were
swept aground in this strait, and
a third schooner was wrecked
near tue eastern entrance.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
The Indians and Uncle Sam
Smoke Pipe Of Peace.

Sheridan, Wyo., Nov.,4.-
conference between the Indians
and the troops today resulted IN
an agreement on the part of the
Utes to return with Col. Rogers
to Fort Meade. s. D.. to be taken
care of there by the government
while Chiefs Redcap and Black
Whiskers go to Washington to
talk the matter over with
President Roosevelt.
The Utes will go overland with
the troops of the Sixth Cavalry,
The Indians have not been
disarmed and will not be as long
as they take no threatening ac-
tions.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
HighWayman Killed by Man
he Undertook to Hold Up.

Guysie, Ga, Nov. 4.-This after.
noon Davis Rltch, young man,
started from here on his wav
home. When about mile from
town, Tom Taylor stepped from
behind tree and caught the
mule Ritch was driving by the
bride. Ritch open e d fire on him
with Winchester rifle. which
he was carrying in his buggy,
one shot taking effect and killing
Taylor instantly.
Taylor was about q years of age
and was under bond for the kill
ing Of Ritch'S brother last Janu-
ary. Ritch came back TO town
and reported what he had done.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
EngineDashes into Bar-room
mo Time for High Balls.

Rome, n. Y, November g.
A locomotive, drawing an east
bou' d freight train on the Cen
trial Railroad, jumped the track
here today and plunged into a
saloon at the corner Of James
street and the railroad. Engineer
Alert Brown of Little Falls, was
caught in the wreckage and
scalded to death. Breakman Rob
ert V. Vandervoort OF Albany,
was crushed 10 death under the
tender. Firem n Hugh L Groves,
of Syracuse, escaped through the
cab window unhurt.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Letter from Ogden.
The Recent Tragedy at that
Point--Nigger and Mule
Mixed up How Crops are
Turning out--'Possum Sea-
son in Full Blast.

Mr.. Editor: | saw what was
left of the man who was so hor-
rlblY mansled at Ogden Of which
you made note in rne News. |
was on the jury of inquest. 1t
Is generally believed that the
poor, unfortunate creature was
either sitting or lying on the
track when a Southbound train
came along and DID the horrible
deed. Aud we cam, very near
having a sad thing to occur here
on the farm a 'ew days ago. A
young man OF colored persuasion
Cor they are legion here) came
near meeting with a horrible
fate. He was considerably exer
cised at the extremity of the
caudal appendage of gypsy
which had recently made
its appearance Oh the larm Bur.
as luck would have, the boy ex.
tricaled himsel! in time to save
himself. But he hal los. quite a
lot of his dignity and could
hardly speak grammatically
when he recovered. You see he
was one of those fellows who
prides himse t on hi being able
to read and write and figure on
a slate. We have lot of tho Sc
educated darkles over here.
Everybody IS husUlin. to get
the cotton Out # The fields. The
yield will not be as large as was
expected. Corn crops, though,
are very god and the corn is
being housed.
The hay crop. that is, the pea
vine and sorghum hay crop, is
fine.
You can hear every night the
whoop Of the opossum hunters,
and one darkey has reported a
catch of ten in on night That
is lot Of ops ssums 10 take in
one night. Blu he atfi ms il is
so.
w. J Long.
Ogden, York Co., S. G. Nov. 3
1906.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-07
Famine in China--Ten Mil
lion People Facing Starva-
ton.

Shanghai, November 5.-Mis
sionaries report a most severe
famine in the northern part of
kiangsu Province, Central Chi
ma. 1t is estimated that ten
million people face starvation.
Local magistrates are preventing
people from leaving the region.
but are taking no steps to pro
vide them with food supplies.
Serious disorders are feared.