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►NiESDAY, MARCH 9, 1310.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY COURIER-TIMES.
L QUIET IN DALLAS
AFTER LYNCH YESTERDAY
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s, Tex., March 4.—The city is
today after the sensational and
linig scenes of yesterday morn-
wd in the afternoon.
Ler hanging the negro to the
arch, the mob attacked the jail
for a time It looked like they
d gain entrance. Sheriff Led-
rr plead with them.
Stormed the Jail,
ter reaching the jail several ad-
*es were made, requesting the
to desist its attack; that the ne-
6 desired were nor in the jail.
Kty Attorney Lswelling pleaded
the crowd that the negroes were
in the jail, andi after muióh fist
ing and after one officer had
his revolver into the crowd, the
demanded that a committee of
isalves be allowed to visit the
; The sheriff consented and1 a
d of some twenty men entered
ail and) after making a search, re
id saying, "The sheriff has got
out of here."
Carried Out of Town.
out this time a young man came
>n the steps and announced that
sheriff had spirited the prisoners
r in an automobile before the
reacned "the jail.
was believed they were carried
>rt Worth and from there to some
r nearlby county jail.
ter being convinced that the ne-
3 had beeu carried out of town,
mob made a rush for the depot,
by the time they had reached
i, it had dwindled to only a feiw
and not many really went to the
Kher City. If any went with a de-
Inaitlon to do more trouble, they
their nejjve before reaching Fort
th, for there was no show of
i there.
lere were miany encounters
tod the jail. At. one time the Are
IrLment was called out and tunn-
i>n several stream® of water. This
I served to anger the mob and
f threatened to mob the flremeu
cut up the hose. So the lire
lens were called in.
Court House Scenes.
everal times the officers in charge
ie negroes were seen to put their
Is on their guiis, Ibut none were
seen to actually draw them. Some
memiber of the mob dropped an old
cap and ball pistol on the floor which
was picked up and handed to a
deputy, who said, "I do not want that
thing," and refused to take it.
There were many personal encoun-
ters between the officers and1 mwn
but no special damage done ¡besides
some cuts and bruises.
Reaching the Court Room.
When the mob reached; the oourt
room, Judige Muse plead with there
1 to let the law take Its course, but his
pleadings were In vain. Probably
500 men rwalted outside the court
houlse While some 100 men went in
after the negro. He was found under
a table in the jury room. It seems
Chat the negro, in his efforts t-j
evade the mob, got up on the win-
dow sill, and relalzlng his fate, sud-
denly jumped' to the pavement below.
Almost instantly hundreds of infu-
riated men jumped on him and soon
his body was crushed almost to a
pulp.
Officers Talk of the Mob.
Judge Seay, before whom the trial
was proceeding said that ho was do
ing all in Ms power to expedite mat-
ters; that he was surprised at the
action taken. He attempted to quiet
the crowd but they rushed over him
and took the prisoner.
Sheriff Ledbetter said he had thirty
depn'tles who did all in their power
to protect the negro. He stated thar
members of the grand jury watched
the crowd and attempted to stop
them.
Leader of the Mob.
All papers in the city in their re-
port speak of the leader of the mob
as being a low, dark skinned man.
with apparently great determination
Ho seemed to give his orders in a
business-like manner.
There were many photographers
on the scene and after the body was
cut down, there was a general scram-
ble by curiosity seekers to cut off
pieces cf the negroe's clothes as
relics of the crime.
This is said to'be the first lynching
in the city of Dallas in twenty-five
yea,ra.
nil LOSES
BOTH HIS LEGS
marillo, Tex., March 4.—Accord-
to a message from Roswell F. R.
|er. a iSanita Fe fireman, formerly
.his city, had both of his leg#
ind off below the knees at Lake-
d, the first station south of here,
sday night, when he fell beneath
engine.
etails of the accident are lacking.
unfortunate man is well known
Amarillo, having been with the
1 while here.
W ENTERPRISE
FOR THE CITY.
[r
Tom Swann, of the Swann Fur.
ire Company, and also preside i:
the Tyler Undertaking Company,
rented the liuildl.i% on West Far-
on ureet formerly occupied by
i. Bettle Tee'-, and la having it re-
ared and repainted throughout,
paratory to opening up undertak*
parlors. The stock of yoods has
ved as well as tin hearse, and It
hou«lit the place will be ready ?..r
mess by ear.'y nsxt week
he uiic'ertakiug parlors will V
'MJtd with ul: known uvxiern ao:i-
¡enees, and will he firs*, class 'n
ry respect.
ine of the finest lines of undertak-
goods ever brought to this sec-
has been bought, the hearse is
ery handsome one, and Mr. Wll-
who will have charge of the
ie, is one of the best kno^-n men
his line to be found anywhere.
some time he had charge of tho
lors of Loudermllk, the leading
lertaker of Dallas, and' comes with
f the highest recommendations.
further announcement of thi3
ie of business will be made later.
THHEE KILLED IN
ALABAMA FEUD
Citronelle, Ala., March 4.—Joseph
Stokes, Charles Goldman and David
(rorbman, farmers, were late yester-
day shot and killed by Lawrence
Odom at the latter's home four miles
from this place.
After the shooting, Odom surren-
dered to a deputy sheriff at Citro-
nelle, who fearing mob violerce. tele-
phoned Sheriff Drago at Mobile for
assistance.
The Mobile officers an-ived here at
10 o'clock and no further trouble is
expected.
Odom says the killing was the re-
sult of an old fued. He says all par-
ties were armed.
FORWARDS NAME
TO GO ON TICKET.
Austin, Tex., March 4—General Da-
vidson has forwarded to Hon. A. B.
Storey, chairman of the state demo-
cratic executive committee, his appli-
cation for his name to be placed upon
the official ballot for governor, at the
primary in July next.
While any candidate has until the
first Monday in June, preceding the
primary, to file his application, yet
Gjr.eral Davidson thought he had bet-
ter file his application now, in order
that those who are so busy manufac-
turing and circulating reports that he
is going to withdraw, might hereafter
give their attention and time to other
matters. General Davidson further
states that at no time has his pros-
pects been brighter than at present.
Unidentified body of young man
found in otsklrts of Juarez, Mexlcj.
lie had been murdered.
!^|s ire as cheap at 26 cents a
en as steak at 10 cents a pound
are palatable and furnish pro-
i, which Is the most expensive
rant of our diet. With plenty of
ricen and eggs tt here Is no need of
ran over tho high prices of meat.
Jim Gane killed In street duel with
officers at Dogalim, La. Two officers
were slightiy wounded.
A Mexican Is convicted and fined
$25 for selling bad tamales at Mar-
shall.
TYPHOID WIPES
IT FAMILY
Kitaniug, P.t., March 4.—His wife
and five children taken by typhoid
fever wlthiu ten days, Lee Cogley,
the only survivor, is dying of tho
same disease, while Mrs. John h.
Wood, who volunteered as nurse,^ is
in a precuiious condition.
Gus Williams, a negro, shot and
killed in Fisher county. The grand
jury is investigating the case.
¡uggy buyers rhpuld read our big
In today's paper. Brawn & Mc-
CHICKEN CRAiNKS IN TYLER
AND SMITH COUNTY.
New fanciers or amateurs in the
poultry business are springing up not
ony In Tyler but In the various por-
tions of Smith county, and those old
in the business are Improving their
flocks with a view to increased egg
production.
H. W. Eikner of Pleasant Retreat
has ibeen breeding Buff Orpingtons
for three years. He has learned the
art of making selections especially
for egg production and1 has some ex-
cellent records. His birds are hand-
some in plumage, stocky in bill, and
very attractive in appearance.
Jehu C. Templeton of Buliiard, the
progressive and prosperous farmer,
has been experimenting with Black
Wyamdottes and Buff Orpingtons for
the past three years. He admires
his Black Wyandottes for their
stocky, symmetrical form, their docile
rlis|K)sition and keeps up his flock.
However after his years of experi-
ence he is thoroughly convinced of
the superior vale of Buff Orpingtons
both as egg producers and for the
table.
A. B. Shelton whose farm is six
miles west of Tyler has recently em
barked in the poultry business. He
has selected White Plymoth Rocks as
his fancy and has a large flock of
these handsome white fowls. Mr.
Sheltcn has fallen into the erior of
over feeding or fattening his fowls
without giving them exercise and
complains of a lack of yield in egg
production. He has lately learned of
the efficacy of the scratching shed
well supplied with leaves and hay
and in which all feed is thrown.
• •
• WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN •
• TEMPERANCE UNION. •
• •
• •••• •••••
The Tyler Woman's Christian Tem-
perance Union held their regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon, in the
beautiful home of Mrs ¡Sadler, Mrs.
M. I/. Herndon presiding. The meet-
ing opened with reading of 'Scripture
by the president, and an earnest pray-
er offered by Miss Fanny L. Arm-
strong of Fort Worth. Miss Fanny is
cn her way to her old home in Louis-
iana, and the ladies were glad to
have her meet with them.
Several new subscriptions to the
Union Signal (the official organ of
the National W. C. T. U.) were report
ed having been sent off, and the
members were all urged to take and
read this paper.
The Cotton Belt railroad was com-
mended for its stand, requiring train-
men on all passenger trains (conduc-
tors, brakemen. engineers and fire-
men) to abstain from the use of to-
bacco. A committee was appointed
to write a card of appreciation.
Miss Armstrong and Mrs. Herndo-i
are just (back from the third District
W. C. T. U. convention held at Wills
Point, and gave reports, showing that
much earnest work had ibeen dons.
Mrs. Herndon is president of the
Thfrd District. xxx
THE OHIO FLOODS
ARE SUBSIDING.
Cleveland, Ohio, March 4.—The
floods which have swept over the vil
lases and farms of Ohio began to sub-
: ide yesterday.
A last effort of the flood drove 200
additional families from their hemes
at Zanesvllle ves ter day, hut shortly
aifforward the waters began to recede.
It will be several weeks before tho
damage caused by the flood can be
iepalred or even estimated.
Enormous loss has been oaused by
the destruction of crops and the clos-
ing down of numerous factories and
industrial plant .
WANTED—A few good brood mares.
Phone ,339 6-rtags. or write 8am W.
Wood, Route 9, Tyler, Texw. 19
Jeff Davit Turned Down.
Wa«hin?fton, March 4. — Senator
Davis of Arkansas, was Wednesday
denied the privilege of striking from
the recrrrd a statement In the testi-
mony before the house committer on
nubile lands III advocacy of be Ark an-
' sas "sunk lands" bill that ho vould
receive a large ¡egal fee If the bill
was passed.
12,700 BALES
THIS SEASON
Up to this date there nave been
received by wagon 12,700 bales of
cotton, being an increase of about 25
bales over last season. It is estimat-
ed that there are still unsold In this
trade territory some 300 to -100 balea
which are being marketed at the rate
of from two to ten bales dally.
It Is very likely that the acreagd
in Smith county this year will be
larger than in several years, and a
b'.g crop is expected uext fall.
In the main, the price lias been
higher than In years, probably aver-
aging 13 cents. Cotton seed have
averaged from $18 to $20 per ton In
Tyler. In nearby towns the price
was from 83 to $5 per ton higher.
Hurt in Oil Explosion.
Paris, Tex., March 4 —C. Gwlnnell,
whose faimily reside here, was seri-
ously burned a few diays ago at Tahle-
quah, Okla., by the explosion of a
five-gallon can of gasoline.
POULTRY NOTES,
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• • • • •
Fowls that are very fat may have
too much rich blood in their veins
and if excited, sometimes ru'pture a
blood vessel In the lungs.
Turkeys for the holiday trade were
exceptionally scarce. This should bo
encouragement to those who expect
to breed for the next season.
*****
Now that the laying season is near,
keep the hens well supplied with
shells. This supplies the birds with
ltlimo, which is essential for eggs.
A pig eats little more than a dog.
If the dog Is not needed on vour farm,
giro it to your neighior who Is able,
and willing to keep it, and get a pig.
. *****
Cholera among chickens would he
reduced to a minimum if poultrymen
would keep the chicken house clean.
Preevnition Is better than cure for
cholera.
***** t
Constant watching will enable you
to detect a diseased fowl and quar-
antine it from the flock. The egg3
freni diseased hens should never be
used for breeding purposes.
*****
V
Eggs should b1 sold by weight.
This would be fair to both poultry-
man and buyer. It is manifestly un-
fair to sell large eggs from thorough-
bred fowls In competition with the
small ones from mongrels.
Early hatched chickens are the
oniesi most llk-ily to lay next winter.
This should be an incentive to start
the incubator early. For the best
results special care should be given
chickens while they are young
*****
This is the month that spring lay-
ing usually 'begins. This suggests
heavy feeding on food containing a
large amount of protein, su'ch as tank
age, meat wraps, ground bone and
milk. Skimmed milk is especially de-
sirable.
HAD MONEY BURIED
DEPOSITED IN VAULT.
Two or three days ago a farmer
walked into one of the local banks
and pulled out a roll of greenbacks
that were musty and had a smell of
the ground about them He deposit-
ed them. Being asked as to what
was the cause of the peculiar smell,
he stated that he had had them
burled for the past three years, and
judging from the peculiar odor, he
was telling the truth. The roll of
greenbacks amounted to aibout $1500.
It Is a fact that with the return o
better times, the general prosperous
condition of the con'ntry and the- pass-
ing of reccnt bank laws have had a
tendency to draw money into the
tanks that has heretofore been hid-
den away In )ld cans, under th3
tio'isc and el«( vl.ere.
MINE XPLOSION
MANY ARE KILLED.
Juneau, Alaska, March 4 —The her-
or? of tho explosion in a powder mine
grows today.
Today there arc 23 dead foreigners
and many more wounded as a result
of the explosion.
The hut shots had been flred by
I he shift of men twenty minutes be-
fore tho explosion took place ard the
men had assembled at the 'anting of
the skir and were arranging to enter
it and go on top.
The magazine, which contained 275
tons of powder, was thirty feet away
from the place where rtie men were
standing and every man was killed or
Injured.
TYLER MAN MAKES MANY
FRIENDS AT MINERAL WELLS
The Mineral Wells Index says;
In a speech of the better part of
two hours, the Honorable Cone John-
son of Tyler, candidate for governor,
this afternoon at the Lamar Pavilion
held a capacity house in rapt atten-
tion from start to finish
For a long time before the appoint-
eid hour of 2 p. m. the crowd began
to assemble, and the Lamar manage-
ment, always equal to the occasion,
began arranging for the seating of
the crowd. Every available space
was occupied with chairs and many
stood up between.
Meanwhile Mr. Johnson held a sort
of a levy at the entrance whore he
was accorded a sincere ovation by
men and women alike, as well as by
men radically at variance with Mr.
Johnson's views on some of the is-
sues. There were repullcans and
socialists and independents to greet
Mr. Johnson with that oordlalty for
which Mineral Wells Is famous. The
audience was liberally graced by the
presence of a large number of ladies,
and signally blessed by an absence
of children. Tho balcony above the
water bar as well as the speaker's
stand was crowded by representative
citizens.
Judge F. S. Eberhardt In a graceful
and witty manner introduced the
speaker, and briefly outlined his
platform on the Issues upon which
the address would be pitched. The
judge paid a profound tribute to
Mrs. Johnson who occupied a place
of honor in the audience. He refer-
red to Mrs. Johnson as the East
Texas statesman's "better half" and
said so great an Impression had the
energetic little lady made hero that
It had been proposed to put Cone up
for lieutenant and Mrs Johnson for
the first place. Later Mr. Johnson de-
clared that It wouldn't be necessary,
a? in the event of his election she
would be "hoss of the ranch any
hmw, as she always has been." Judge
Eiberhardt said that the Issues ln-
voved were not the creation ofthe In-
dividual candidates but of the sov-
erign people of Texas, and he be-
spoke for Mr. Johnson due consid-
eration, regardless of opinion. The
profuse applause was evidence that
the judge's remarks were fully appre-
ciated and concurred in.
Tremendous applause greeted Mr.
Johnson as he aros,-* to the introduc-
tion, and lie at once liegan by paying
Mineral Wells a great compliment,
saying that he but voiced the senti-
ment of all Texas when he said that
the grand >kl state was proud of
this imperial health resort, anu that
it would e to his personal regret to
hear cf any movement, local or oth-
erwise, that would retard the future
development of this great boon to
mankind. Mr. Johnson spoke of Min-
eara! Wells as one of the state's treas-
ured assets.
He announced that his address
would he under three heads, which
he took up in the following order.
Government expense and the rem-
edy; the penitentiary scandal and the
remedy; state-wide prohibition, and
bis stand on the Issue.
Each uf the questions was handled
in that coo!, direct, impressionato
manner tor which he is notnd, inter-
jecting a drollery now and then that
kept nis hearers in good huajpr. In
fewer words than a majority of his
hoarers thought it possible he re-
viewed the enormous expense of the
State Judiciary, some $5,000,000 to
$6,000,000 per annum, and gave the
cause and tho remedy, which Indeed
seemed simple and easy of accom-
plishment. Court procedure was re-
viewed in a most convincing and
comprehensible manner, and the
frequent qulppant remarks and para-
doxes of the speaker were a real
treat.
If Cone Johnson did not make a
favorable impression on his audience
in his discussion of the penitentiary
affair, its no use for anyone else to
try. From th© witty 'and qutppant
to the sublime and pathetic, h*j
dwelt upon the atrocities and mis-
management oí our present Institu-
tions and was repeatedly interrupted
by loud applause.
As the Index goes to press Mr.
Johnson was well Into the discuss-
ion of state-wide prohibition, and
his remarks along this Une wqere as
in the discussion of the other is-
sues'—sane, sound and lmpassionate.
If ihere were those who expected
Mr Johnson to punge Into a storm
Invective and Intemperate speech In
this respect, thoy were sad'y disap-
pointed, as he spoke with tiie same
smooth, measured tones of the real
orator and presented his views and
intentions without fear or favor, and
without equivocation; indeed, his
manner, remarks and due regard for
the views of others were auch as to
completely captivate ninny strong
"wet.?." who were among the first to
congratulate him.
While our report is necessarily in-
complete, those who heard Mr.
Johnson through felt that his date in
Mineral Wells has not been In vain,
and that he made both friends and
votes.
See U6 ror your supplies, we have
what you want, terms liberal. WlacW,
Caldwell, Hughes & Patterson. tf
FACTIONS USE SAME BUTTONS.
Chicago, March 4.—Campaign but-
tons beuriiig a reproduction of the
American flag and the Inscription,
"Our Country, Liberty and Independ-
ence," may mean the wearer is a
zealous defender of the saloon, or is
an ardent "'dry" ciusader.
The situation was created yester-
day when the local option campaiga
committee appropriated the official
button of the wets as its own em-
blem. The lccal option campaign
committee asked for bids on an or-
der for 500,000 buttons exactly like
tho>se distributed, but rhe associa-
tion which is. conducting the wet cam-
paign claim to have ordered 1,000,000
buttons
Leaders in the saloon cause, when
they learned of the action of the
"drys" intimated they would bring
action In the courts to put a stop to
the plau of the local optlonists.
There is none "just as good" as
"Lincoln," the paint that "stands this
climate best." Burch Decorating Co.,
opposite postoffice. tf
MULES!
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11 have just received a shipment of
fe nice young broke mules
Geo. R. Philips
mi«n
Garden Seed
At Starley's Drug Sore
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