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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
The Vote Of the 4th Circuit
Court District.


The vote of our Circuit Court
District is as follows:
MAJoRITIEs FOR 1880.
Garfield, 7767
Hancock, 5615
Republican excess, 2151
MAJORITIES FOR 1882.
Newman, 6164
Townsend, 1884
Dem. excess, 1916
MAJORITIEs FOR 1883.
Hoadly, 6481
Foraker, 1862
Dem. excess, 1919
On a basis of one vote to every
100 votes. the Convention will
consist OF 4S9 Delegates. On
basis of one delegate for every
300-163 delegates.
Our Congressional District is
Democratic by a majority of 1881.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce the name
OF ABEL CARPENTER as a candidate for
Treasurer, subject to the decision of the
Democratic Primary Election.
We are authorized to announce the name
of JOHN NOTESTONE, as candidate for
Treasurer. subject to the decision Of the
Democratic Primary Election
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
fNFfpNARY DIRECTOR.

Weare authorized to announce the name
of ANDREW WRIGHT. for lnnrmary
Director, subject to the decision Oh the
Democratic Primary election.
We are authorized to announce the
name Of JOHN SKUNK, of Ward town.
subject to the decision of the Democratic
Primary Election, May S1st.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce tho
name of IOHN r. NCTTER, as a canCii-
date for County Commissioner, subject to-
the decision Of the Democratic Primary
election.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing accounts and vouchers have been filed
i'll the Probate Court OF Hooking county,
Ohio, for settlement,
Henry q. Haynes, Administrator de boz
mis- non of the estate of John Haynes, de-
ceased.
and tie same Will come on for hearing on
the 24tn day of May, A. ID. ISS4,at 10 O'Clock
q. m., or as soon thereafter as may be con-
venient.
w. ACKER, Probate Judge.
Mav 1--2w
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01

q The Republican State Conven-
tion al Cleveland. last week, was
a very tame affair. The Conven.
tion first adopted a platform, the
chief plank being an endorse
ment of the Scott Law. Before
the Convention adjourned this
plank was cut out. and the plat
form is silent upon the Temper
ance question.
The following ticket was NOM
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been filed in
the Probate Court OF Hooking County. O.,
for settlement.
George Amerine, Administrator Of the
estate of Thomas r. Burns.
and the same will comejon for hearing on
the 90 day OF May, 1854 at 20 O'Clock, a. M. :,
or as soon thereafter as may be convenient.
". T.ACKER, Probate Judge.
Nav l-3w
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
PROBATE JUDGE.

ED. SENrINEL-flease announce my
name as n candidate for nomination to
the office of Probate Judge for q second
te IN, according to the rules Of the Demo-
cratic party, at the coming Primary Elec-
tion, to be held the 3lst day OF May, 1854.
w. +. ACKER,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed sheriff OF Hooking county Ohio, by
vitue % an ordr OF sale issued out of said
Court In the above entitled cause, and to-
him directed al Sheriff of said county, will
at the door Of the Court House, in Logan, ON
Saturday, the 10th day May, "a,
at O'Clock, p. m. /, Of said dav, oRer for sale
at public auction the following lands and
tenementS. situate In Hooking county, o =
to-wit:
Being the southeast quarter of the south
west quarter of section number nine (9),
township number eleven Qf,, range num-
land conveyed BY Jane Dunkie and her
husband to John Oakes and wife.
Appraised at $50.
Terms of sale cash in hand.
Given under my Eand at Logan, Ohlo,.
this 7th day Of April LISA.
T. r. MCCARTHY, Sheriff.
Bright Wright, Attorneys.
April 10, 18S4E5w
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ED. SENTrNEI-Piease announce the
name of j. N. FLOYD as o candidate for
Probate Judge, subject to the decision Of
the Democracy at their Primary Election,
to be held on the 3lSt day OF Nav, 1854
Many VOTERS.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1884-05-01
sHERIFF's SALE.
Isaac MiHler
+. Sylvester Griffs, ct al.

In the Court::nf Common Please of Hooking
county, Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
AFFAIRS IN THE DOMINION.

OTTAWA, Feb. 15.-The Bennett Macllay Ca
bic Companys bill Today passed by special com.
mtee to which IL referred amendments we're made
conning the company simply to the laying Of cables and
the construction OF land lines sufficient to enable them 70
make the necessary connections with the existing sys-
tenn.
AT the annual meeting Of the Artillery Association Lord
Lansdowne in speech said: You are not. and hope
that you will be, military nation In the sense III
which of the great European Powers are military
nations. Ysar people ha' their peaceful pursuits and
engaged In the development OK the resources o tue
country Your only coerninous neighb0r Is great ma
ton with which YOU tho most friendly terms ana
whose relations with you are, as know absolutely un-
couded"
Messrs DAWN and Scott. Of the Northwest Territories,
had an interview with Mr.. McPhersOn, Mi mister OF the
Interior to-day regard 20 matters affecting the North
west. They complained that whiskey was taken into
the Territories aud that the people were becoming Wills
key drinkers, when they had beer they would use thst
instead,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
ABRAM s. HEWITT ON THE TARIFF.
nE URGES A REDUCTION, AND TELLS TREYTo
ARTISANS ABOUT HIS CHANGE OF FAITH.


nE URGES REDUCTION, AND TELLS TRENTON
ARTISANS ABOUT HIS CHANGE OF FAITH.
tBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.I
TRENTON, Feb. 15.-At the annual dinner of
the Trenton Board Of Trade last night, Congressman
Abra s. Hewitt had been ASKED respond to the toast
Our manufactures. To the capital, skin, brain, and
labor thus employed mlch OF our looa prosper
ity" Unable 10 be present he sent letter. In which he
said: II regret exceedingly that my duties in Washing
ton will make IL impossible for 10 be present on the
occasion. Iregret tins the because 1t would afford
convenient opportunity for disabusing the public
mind OF prcjudces which have been sedulousy in-
scd by interested persons as to the effect OF my views
in regard the reformation OF the tariff The indus
tries OF Trenton suffering from useless distractions
imposed by the existing tariff. seek TO remove the
obstruction In order that tic capital and labor employed
in branches OF business affected them may have steady
and renunersive occupation. which is impossible.
The removal OF duty ron for example which
benentsno existing lusy whltcve woi enable every
idle train In Trenton TO he dly aud night and the
money which paid 10? foreign rods would he large
ly distributed among the woFkiremen Of Trenton. who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
E0REIGN NOTES.

PARIS Feb l5-The original Tom Leris in Alphonse
Daudets play Les Ros Exile" has abseonded he
reported to deiauer to the amonnt o. S'oOo'ooo
francs
LoSDox Feb l5-The first steps have been taken IN
tho legal proceedings of Miss Forescue against LORD
Garmoyie for breach Of pIom!se The palnun claims
tnat her life and affections have been danasoa 10 inc
amount OF 100000.
VIENNA, Feb l5.--rEe Lower House o. the Austrian
Rcichsrah has passed the Exceptional Law directed
against Anarchists.
MADRID, Feb. l5.-The text of the ne" commercial
Convention with the United States which has Just been
signed oud goes into effect Mach Is identical with that
made public on January D.
PARIS. F.b ia custom oiIlee has beea opened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
THE SITUATION DOWN STREAM.
THE FLOOD INCREASING on THE LOWER OHIO
TALES OF WOE.

THE FLOOD INCREASING on THE LOWER OHIO
TALES OF WOE.
SHAwNEETowN, Ill, Feb 15.-The river has
risen within the past twenty-four hours more
rapidly than during the previous days OF the rlse'
1t is still nearly three feet below the highest point
reached last year. and food of that extent Is not
anticipated Last year the Mississippi River was
higher and the Wabash, Cumberland and Tennessee
rivers were at flood height. This year the Upper
Mississippi is low and the water is falling while
the water in the Ohio is rising The Tennessee River
has not been high aud is now falling. The Cumber-
land River is above the danger line, but eight feet
lower than last year. The Wabash River is falling
The current from here down is very strong. From
Paducah to Cairo it is like mill-race In fact. the
current is so strong that only the largest steam
boats can stem it, Notwithstanding the vast vol
ume of water coming down, 1t is running out so fast
that the rate of rise here is not likely to increase
Three-quarters of the people have fled to other
towns
This morning the telegraph Office here was in
vaded by the water and communication was cut OIL
for some hours. Subsequently the instruments
were removed TO the second story of a neighboring
building and trouble in the future Is appre-
hended, unless the poles are washed away ana the
wires break between here and the highlands.
Several foundations have given way and the houses
distress is increasing in the hills back cf town
VIII ,se inhabitants are encamped colony and are
well provisioned. Fuel, however, IS scarce and
there are several cases there of serious illness.
Much assistance is needed Business is entirely
suspended. A trip. from Evansville to this point
shows a vast sea of water. Henderson ana Mouht
Vernon are out of water and in no danger, but the
water as far as the eye reach covers the entire
surrounding country.
The situation at UniontOwn grows more serious
hourly Many of the inhabitants have deserted their
houses and left for places of safety; Those who
remain are living In second stories. The fuel prob
lem is a serious one to the many who have
neglected to provide themselves, and the cold
weather of the last two days has resulted in much
suffering.
Caseyvile, Weston Cave-in-Rock and two or
three other points below here are IN much the same
condition. p
EVANSVILLE, Feb. 15.-9.p. m.-The river rose .
inches during the past "a hours, and is still rising
slowly. The thermometer has ranged from % to
"a degrees above zero. The barometer stands 29i2.
CAIRO, ILL.,, Feb. 15.-The river rose very slowly
here to-day. At p. M, the gauge read 40 feet 4
inches. The weather is clear and cold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
THE NEW-ENGLAND DivoRCE LEAGCE.

Boston, Feb. 15.-The New-England Divorce.
Reform League held its annual meeting In Boston this
week The report Of the corresponding secretary tho
Rev g. W. Dike OF Royalton Vermont, showed remark
able increase of in the work OF the League and
the be ginning OF important measures One OF these
is an inquiry by the Department OF state into
the condition Of the family In Europe, with sp-
cial reference TO that OF immigrants sto tins
country Another, first suggested in THE TRIBUNE
by Mr. Dixie, taken shape in memorial from niuen-
tai men OF all parties asking Congress 10 provide for
some Inquiry into the facts to conflicting divorce
laws and their Ts Is in the Interest OF al the
rous methods that have been proposed TO overcome this
acknowledged evil that all consideration Of the subject
may rest on a sound basis. useful part OF the work
done by Mr. has been In lectures before the students
leading educational institutions, including Two az tue
Columbia College Law school and al the johns hop.
kins University Divorce and the general problem U.
the family. The League reports the orgsIzI Iuon u
league in Ohio and hopes to push the work sti ors Hs
orosy in the future. II IL hoped that In the aanas ~
the abest men OF ali professions this oIgazauoh VIII
continue It's vigorous work in that sound way Wch tnus
far has won the warmest approval rom al VINO "u"o'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
THE FARGO TWINS IN COURT
HOW THEIR GRANDMOTHER TOOK CARE OF THEM
DECISION RESERVED.
inv TEL yGR APU q THE TRIDUNE.1

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRDUsE.1
BUFFALO, Feb. 15.-The legal contest over
the custody Of Mary c. and Anna Il. Fargo twin chill
dren Of the late william @. Fargo jr., and Minerva E.
Fargo was resumed before Judge Smith this morning
Several unimporant witnesses sworn and then Mrs
Prendergas grandmother ofthe the stand She
testified that in September last she brought the children
here on request they content TO stay as
long did, and when she went they wanted to 60
She went to the Fargo and denied access to
the children Fargo said he had authority not TO let her
said that the children quiet and did not want
to be disturbed
"since the death of william @. Fargo has Mrs Fargo
married againr - asked Mr.. Cutie.
"I think So" was the sarcastic response
On being Mrs Prendergsst said that she
had lived with her daughter during her daughters married
lifetime. william G. Fargo jr, supported the family He
also bought and furnished the house. He supported the
children until her daughters death After her daughters
death william g. Fargo took the children to his house
They were then ten months old. The witness thought
that she the children about twelve times from that
time until they three years old Mrs Fargo did not
take any personal charge Of them while the witness was
there.
Mrs F. F. Fargo then took the stand and testified that
the children had lived with her and her husband William
G. Fargo since the death of their mother that during Mr.
Fargos provided every comfort for them and that
since they had been we'll cared for by her She was ap
pointed guardian of the children by Mr. Fargos WILL
Mr. Locke offered in evidence a printed certified
copy OF william G. Fargo's will as relevant to the
case. The Court admitted the will on the
ground that 1t contained provision wishes as to
the care Of the children after bis death. Mr Locke then
read that portion OF will giving the custody OF the
them heir to $4,000, and providing that II they
went into the care Of anyone else dur
ing their minority they should not have the
himself and testified that he of the executors OF
Fargo for the board of children. He confident
money lavishly is false He said: ~ have made many
inquiries as to who would be good person to
take charge OF the childrens education. and we are
satisfied that Miss Fink accomplished governess
amount OF property which am sure these children
will have coming TO them when OF age Will be ABOUT
5000, 1000 each"
The respondence rested here Judge Smith reserved his
decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
A COLLEGE, CLASS WITHDRAWS.

UTICA, Feb. 15-On Monday all of the stu
dents Hamilton College except three absented them.
selves from recitation, as they claimed as
mark OF respect to ex-President North
although informed by the college suthor-
the would be continued that day as
usual suspended Tuesday the day OF the funeral
On Thursday morning President Darling made speech
deprecang the action OF the students, and announced
G.. W. Hnman, Of Mt. Morris, members Of
the Senior class and +. N. Holman jr, OF
Hamburg, member of the Junior class. The
Seniors have since held meeting and sent committee
to the faculty asking al be treated alike. Upon the
faculty refusing TO hear them they passed resolutions to
the effect that they justified In remaining out of
Mondays recaons and that 1t is the OF the class
that the facultys action should have been upaned
by explanatory reasons" The whole cass,as body has
since Withdrawn from utiOn. the instit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16

condemned idleness through no fault OF their
own and every business industry In the city would Hour
fish corresponding degree. II the protective system
re the panacea for all the suferngs OF the worklngne
and the want OF remuneration OF capital, how comes u 70
pass that time In it's history the Industries OF
Trenton In so unpromislDg condition as they are al tne
present time The truth s they taxed out OF exist
ence, and the worknen lack employment because the
have yet learned the bitter lesson that every dollar OF
taxation imposed by law Is deducted from earnings when
otherwise they would have for the support OF their fan-
ies. do not wonder that the artisans or Trenton 40
not yet appreciate the evil effects OF obstructive dnte
when reflect that for the greater portion or my me
myself deceived TO the effect OF such duties anu
have been brought to my present conclusion only aitep
experience convincing 1t has been disagreeape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
CRUSHED IN A COLLAPsING HOUSE.

FOURTEEN PERSONS KILLED By SINGLE DISASTER
A VIVID STORY.
CINCINNATI Feb 15.-Large boarding houses at
Ludlow and Pearl sts., conducted by Robert Pyle
and George Oyster and occupied by about thirty
five people, collapsed at about $40 this morning,
and twelve of the inmates were killed by falling
timbers or drowned. An alarm of fire was given to
bring help; but as the buildings were surrounded
by water, ii was difficult to render help.
The rescued women were conveyed In patrol
wagon TO fire engine house in the vicinity where
they were made comfortable by fire. Mrs. Kyle,
whose son was lost in the remains, was inconsola-
ble She imagined her boy was alive and strug
Cling for his freedom. Then she gave him up for
lost and her agony was heartrending.
Mrs. Webb, who occupied a room in the part that
fell says she could sleep for the cracking of the
walls. She thought at first it was paper affected
b. water, but afterward supposed it something
worse.
F"I gotup at last" she said and awakened Mary
Golfer, aud told her we must get up, as something
was going to happen. | went to the door of the
next room where Maud Ellis was sleeping and tried
TO awaken her. Then l called to Mary Golfer again
to hurry. She was sitting the bed. l was near
the door. / felt the house going / could ha We
stepped through the door to the front part, but
turned 10 get Mary, | could not see and felt all
around for herand then we all went down together
do not know how escaped, but crawed out and
screamed"
This was told between sobs as the poor woman
ben0anC,, her roommate, Mary Golfer and the girl
Maud Ellis.
The occupants of the house say they called the at
tenton of the owner last summer to the weakness
of the rear wall but IL was not repaired. One OF
them thinks the wooden Intel the rear cellar
door broke from the effect Of the water and let the
rear wall down.
lhe accidelt mas spread terror among the occu-
pants OF similar old buildings in the Hooded dis
tIict Many who can do so are getting out to safer
quarters.
the list of killed, so faras is known, is follows:
JODn w. Kyle. son Of the proprietor; Mary j..
Mrs Winkler, Thomas Burr. Mrs. DurG, her two
children, William and Lonis, Mr. and Mrs. Woeh-
meier. The search is still III progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
SUBMISSION OF THE TRIBES OF MERv-TuE POLro
IN CENTRAL ASIA

=
IN CENTRAL ASIA.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 15.-The st. Petersburg
Journal in discussing the submission of the tribes
of Merry, says: "Russia's relations with England
are based upon the mutual recognition and just ap
probation of each others interests which are per-
fectly recOncilable."
LONDON, Feb 15.-Thc German press says the
submission of the tribes of Merv to Russia Is worse
for England than the disasters in the Soudan. 1t
comments upon the remarkable success Of tho
Russian policy In Central Asia. and says it is
always directed against England. If the Russians
nople the English would be disabled from COM
manding them to halt as they did in 1873. Russia
in India, and will be able at any moment to create
disturbance in Northern India Now, only Af-
ghanistan is between Russia and India. The
frontier tribes are always'ready to invade the rich
Indian provinces if only their rear is covered, and
this Russia can now guarantee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
prsSioasy Ssh5 acknowledged So POI 20.

Henry c. Ward was substituted for Charles r. Hckox
on the relief committee appointed by the president of
the Produce Exchange Notices posted in the Ex-
change that subscriptions might be paid TO any member
OF the committee 10 superintendent Fletcher.
A. j. Campbell president OF the Mechanics and Traders
Exchange, has appointed t. III. Boorman, william G..
Smith, Frank COnover, George Moore Smith, and
William Otis Munroe a relief committee. several
subscriptions received yesterday including check
for S25 from A. q. Bogert & Bro.
Messrs. Aemong and Henking Of Gallipos Ohio tele-
graphsi yesterday follows ii. c. Maddux treasurer
OF the Relief Committee Of the Coffee Exchange: We
gratefully acknowledge the receipt Of the welcome dOna
tiOn from the New-YOrk Coffee and Importers and
GrOcers Exchanges and have drawn upon for $500
Donations pouring in rapidly and their distribution
taxing the utmost the energies OF Relief Committee
Two and three boat loads of provisions and clothing
daily sent up aud down the river and think sup
plies keeping pace with the immediate needs OF the
sufferers within reach The Ohio River sufferers Will
remember the prompt generous assistance with
gratitude and respect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-16
TIE MISCHIEF 4 WOMAN M4DE.
A MALICIOUS WORD OVER CUP OF TEA LEADS TO
MURDER AND INsANITY.

A MALICIOUS WORD OVER CUP OF TEA LEADS TO
MURDER AND INsANITY.
Norwich, Conn.,, Feb. 15.-The COnant-
Mcclellan murder unique in many respects. There
is no mystery to the perpetrator of the crime. Nc
Cellan was killed in broad daylight IN the full view Of
living witnesses and the murderer Conants safely
eerated There sudden outburst OF passion, but
COOL deliberate purpose curious phase of the tragedy
comes 10 light IN welanthenucated story OF feminine
spe II appears that few weeks ago female relative
of Conans invited him out TO tea and at that time noc
ulated him with the Jealousy, which led TO
the murder, by relating a real or imagina
tive story about Mrs. Conant and Mcclellan
Friends OF Mrs. Conant say that her husband tried with
out success TO eItOrt a confession from her. even
threatening her with revolver and Mrs Conant
who had been praying for her husbands conversion
Thought his actions due TO igiOus conviction
Counsel for the defence claim that they can bring wit
nesses to the stand who will testify that Mcclellan has
been guilty Of imprudent boastng But inquiry among
McCellan's intimates ellcs statements that Mcclellan
was never heard to aude COnant wife In dscredtable
forms; and Mr. Rice with whom he performed in the
arena and who was well posted in his affairs, never knew
there was such woman until tho murder Mcclellan
according all accounts unusually dutifu son.
sending money with great regularity to his aged mohcr
aud rs an additional mark of hial affection he broueh
her gold watch upon his return three weeks ago fron
his professional tour The sympathy 1or the deceased
was by the thousands who attended MS IuhI
in the rain, Wednesday lhe nre depallmeh'' o "nch
nc was q member, attended In "A body. .
II is believed thai Conant meant to Kill his WIFE 100
tragedy Next to COnRnt himself, for whom not N0id
of sympathy heard the public here hold In execraton
il the death Of dutful and loved the mental dc
rangement OF two women, and the new blot which Il
place upon the reputation OF this beautiful city
COuant will be arTagned ON Monday next The pro
ceedncs before the lower court Will be bnei IN all prob
an,inon The defence in the higher VIII be based
without doubt upon plea of insanity in some form