Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1885 — JUDGE LYNCH. [ARTICLE]

JUDGE LYNCH.

The Year’s Victims of Mob Vengeance. During the year 1884, the large number of 180 men were lyniched in the United States and Territories. Tne number last year was 175, and in 1882 the victims of mob law numbered 57. Following is the record: Alabama fi.Oregon 3 Arkansas ViPennsylvanta 2 Colorado. 13 Tennessee 5 Georgia 3 Texas 12 Illinois 1 Virginia.; 2 Indiana 2 West Virginia 2 lowa 1 Wisconsin.... 8 Louisiana.. fl New Mexic0......... 1 Maryland 1 Utah 1 Mississippi 14 Washington Ter..... 1 North Cttolina...... q, T0ta1..... 180