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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
A Poisoning Case.

EMPoRIA, KAs., August 23.-J. R. Wal
kup, of this city, died yesterday. He was
President of the City Council and acting
Mayor. He was also Deputy Grand Die
tator of the Knights of Honor in this State.
His death was occasioned by poison. gen.
orally believed to have been administered
by his wife, young woman whose ac-
quaintance he made while visiting the New
Orleans Exposition last winter, and whom
he married about the 21st of last
July, in Covington, KY. The autopsy in
the Walkup poisoning case to-day devel-
oped evidence of the use of corrosive poi
sons. The Coroner's inquest continued
until $780,, when adjournment was taken
until Monday. Mrs. Walkup was ordered
into custody. The evidence before the
Coroner's jury ELECTED nothing more than
that deceased's wife had purchased arsenic
and other poisons at two or three drug
stores; that she had taken exclusive charge
of the sick man during his illness up to
Friday, when suspicious of friends were
aroused and a daughter of deceased was
placed in her stead. A boy named Willis,
said to be a second cousin of the prisoner,
and who lately came here from New Or
leans, was also locked up.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
From Prison to Trial for Murder.

CHICAGO, August 20.--A detective arriv-
ed at Joliet yesterday with warrant and
requisition from the Governor of Indiana
for the arrest of an ex-convict named Mar
tin Fox, alias Wilson. Fox was arrested
at the prison door Immediately after release
from a one-year term.He has been taken
to Upton, Ind, where he will be held for
the murder of John Nadlebrom in 1880. Fox
was sent to the Jeffersonville Qnd.) Peni-
tentiary for three years on a charge of
burglary soon after the above mentioned
murder was committed. When his term
expired he was taken to Clifton, ILL.,, from
which place he was sent to Joliet on an old
charge. Upon being arrested for the Tip
ton murder, when about to step from the
threshold of Joliet Pententiary free man,
he turned pale and seemed to break down
completely.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
WHOLE NUMBER 956.

Tenth-We favor the preservation Of the
canals as the cheapest transportation for
producers and consumers, and recommend
that they be put into an efficient condition for
public service.
Eleventh-We favor the establishment Of
an Intermediate Penitentiary, for the reform
OF prisoners not belonging to the criminal
class.
Twelfth-We are in favor of the adoption
OF the pending Constitutional Amendment
changing the date of the annual State, Coun-
ty and Congressional elections to November.
Thtrteenth-We mourn the death of Cen
eral Grant. The @, items of his native State,
without distinction Of party, sorrow at his
loss, and cherish the memory Of his modest
and heroic character and his great deeds as
among their proudest public possessions;
We sympathize with his bereaved widow and
children, and we trust and hope his last
words urging Harmony and good will be.
tween the sections" may be SO taken to heart
by his countrymen that sectional alienation
and hate may be thing of the past.
Fourteenth. Resolved That in the death of
John w. Okey the State has lost q pure and
able jurist, and we eondole with his family
on their irreparable loss.
AfC.9 the Gonuoptio, od S1;>
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Thought to be a Miracle.

ALBANY, N. Y, August 2l.-Considerable
excitement has been caused in Cohoes by a
strange sight at the residence of Mrs.
Thomas Wood, whose infant child died on
Wednesday. When the undertaken was
preparing the body for burial one of the
party present suddenly declared that the
figures of cross and chalice could be seen
on the white cloth that covered the child's
face. The others looked and saw the
figures. Word went out and the people
hocked to the house until it became neces-
sary to call ON the police to keep back the
crowd. The cloth was frequently wet with
water, but the figures remained. The
spots where the cross and chalice were
outlined were of a glisgening, whittier shade
than the remainder of the cloth when it
was wet About - o'clock yesterday the
shadow disappeared. Many believed it to
have been a miricle,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
FEARFUL ENCOUNTER.
A Maniac Secures Access to Sleeping
Apartment, and Is with Difficulty
! overcome.

Apartment, and Is with Difficulty
Overcome.
WASHINGTON, August 1.-A dispatch
from Oxford, Pa, August 90, says: "Robert
II. Hodgson, well l-to-do farmer residing
near here, has two grown-up daughters,
who live with the family. Last night, at
about midnight, William Pierce, lunatic,
living near by, escaped from his keeper and
went to the Hodgson mansion. He climbed
upon the portico, and entered the bed
chamber of the young ladies through the
window. The girls were sleeping at the
time. Pierce seized one of them by the
arms and dragged her to the floor. She
gave loud scream, and in a moment her
sister, who was lying in the same room,
awoke and shrieked loudly for help. Mr.
Hodgson, who occupied an adjoining room,
beard the cries of his daughters. and hast
ened to their assistance. The maniac, how
ever, bolted the door on the inside and for a
time prevented his entering. Mr.. Hodgson
quickly forced open the door and entered
the room. No sooner had he done so than
the madman sprang at him like tiger,
and terrible struggle ensued. The terror
stricken girls in the meantime escaped
through the hallway into the street and
gave the alarm. The neighbors quickly re-
sponded, and after a severe struggle the
insane man was securely bound. Mr..
Hodgson was severely cut and bruised in
the encounter, and when rescued was
about being pitched out of the second-story
window. Pierce was taken to the ASYLUM
TODAY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Renaissance Of the Past century.

! WASHINGTON, August 21.-In excavating
a cistern at General Eppa Hunton's stables
at Warrenton, Va, yesterday, grave was
discovered. 1t was supposed to be that of
tor, who, about the time of the revolution,
poisoned and killed thirty slaves belong
ing to John Chiffon, and was hung
for the crime near the site of the
grave. Tradition says that Mario claimed
That he would be saved by supernatural
power, and in that day, when witchcraft
was a popular belief, his expectation made
some impression on the officers of the law,
and additional precautions were taken for
his security. Just as he was about to be
executed a cyclone occurred, injuring
many people, who were blown from the
trees. Mario was, however. executed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Miss ,ssiupI pemocratic Nominations.

JACKSON, MISS, August 20.-The State
Democratic Convention remained in ses-
sion until late hour last night, contrary
to expectation, and nominated Colonel w.
L. Hemingway for Treasurer for a third
time. w. W. Stone was nominated for
Auditor. The platform adopted includes
fidelity to the Constitution of
the United States; home rule
and preservation of State Governments.
with all their reserved and guaranteed
rights; no interference by the military
with the freedom of elections, or with the
civil and political rights of citizens of the
United States; equal protection to the
rights of all classes, and prompt, vigorous,
and impartial administration of the crimi-
nal laws; no discrimination on account of
race, color, or previous condition.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
BURNING HULKs.
Destruction of Old Naval Ships at
Port Washington, L. I.
AMagnifcent Spectacle, and q Loss of Only
Hundred Thousand Dollars.

PORT WASHINGTON, L. l., August 21.-A
dre, causing loss of over 100000, broke
out on board the steamer Colorado, lying
of Plum Beach, near here, this evening.
The flames spread from the Colorado to the
following ships, all of which were burned
to the waters edge and sunk: Minnesota,
Susquehanna, Congress, South Carolina,
iowa, Lolita Grant and Fairplay. All, with
the exception of the last two. formerly be-
longed to the United States navy. They
had been condemned, and were bought
from the government by Stannard &
Co, who were to break them up for the old
Iron and planks they could get out of them.
The fire broke out on the forward deck of
the Colorado, where men were at work
burning up planks to get the iron spikes.
On the right of the Colorado was the Sus-
quehanna, to which the flames spread rap
Idly, and before either it OF the Colorado
to the other boats. They all burned like
finder, and the sky was red for miles
around. The heat was so intense that it
was impossible to go anywhere
near the two burning ships, while the loud
sharp crack of musketry. The flames
crept along the decks and bulwarks of the
ships, and ate their way up the shrouds
into the rigging. The picture now presented
of the eight burning vessels outlined against
remembered. The fire burned SO fiercely
that within three hours nothing was left of
the once defenders of the Uuited States
but few charred planks and floating tim
bers. The hulls sank at once to the bottom,
going down with hiss and a gurgle,
and cloud of steam from the water as it
swept over the burning wrecks. The Colo
RADIO was the first to sinh, and as the waters
closed over her a mast from the Minnesota
toppled over on the Congress. and together
they sought the sandy bottom of the Sound.
The Susquehanna burst loose from her
moorings, and at one time the various fish
ing craft anchored along the shore appear
ed to be in danger. She floated about fifty
yards from the shore, and, after trembling
for minute, keeled over and sunk. The
South Carolina and Iowa followed her to the
bottom in short order, but before going
down the flames spread from the Iowa to
the Lolita Grant and Fairplay, two schoon-
ers lying near the shore, and they, too,
sank. Who the owners of the schooners
are could not be ascertained, as the crews
became so mixed up in the crowd of spec
tators that they could not be found. Mr..
Stannard, in conversation with a reporter,
said: "The loss TO me is not less than
500, 600, as it was only for the iron in them
that bought them. Had the boats been
serviceable the loss would have footed up
to millions. The loss on the schooners, it
is said, will not be less than $25, ,000."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
New Cholera Remedy.

MADRID, August 20.---There were 4,109
cases of cholera and ,541 deaths from that
disease in Spain yesterday. The only
wealthy persons who have been attacked
by the cholera scourge are public officials,
who are compelled to visit the hot-beds of
the infection. Many people are returning
slider safer than the provinces. Tues
days returns show that there were 322
cases and 150 deaths in the city of Grena-
da, and 34S new cases and 125 deaths in
the province. Two doctors, who went
from Madrid to Grenada, have died of the
disease. A doctor who saved fourteen out
of fifteen patients in the second stage of
the infection by administering an enema of
ether, has been authorized to apply the
remedy in the hospitals.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
An Anti-German Demonstration
Made at Madrid.
Underground Railroad Accidental Pecu-
liar Conhagration.

MADRID, August 23.-An Anti German
demonstration was begun in Madrid to-day.
At four O'Clock forty thousand persons had
assembled in the Brado with banners and
other emblems. Speeches were made in
Spanish and French denouncing Bismarck's
acLion in annexing the Carolines. The chief
sneaker was a Spanish Colonel in full uni
form. No insulting reference was made to
Germany. but the rights of Spain were
through the chief streets, arous-
ing great enthusiasm. Opposite the
Prime Minister'S palace, cheers were
raised for the Premier, but he did not ap-
pear, and the cheering changed to bowling
and whistling. Several men scaled the
balconies and planted National flag amid
enthusiastic cheers. ALI the clubs. includ
ing the military and the aristo, displayed
banners. The procession was headed by
Democratic leaders. 1t did not pass through
the street upon which the German Lega-
tion is situated. At meeting of the mill
tary club, General Salamanca presiding,
it was unanimously agreed, amid intense
excitement, to expel the German honorary
members.
LONDON, August pa terrible collision
occurred on the District Railroad at Earls
Court Station. The signals were broken
just as the train came into the station,
leaving the signals turned in such a manner
as to indicate to a train approaching from
the opposite direction that the track was
clear. At that moment a Great
Western train came into the station
and struck the engine of the other
train with terrific force. The scene which
ensued was horrible. The lights were
shattered and most of them extinguished,
and the narrow underground tunnel was
filed with the shrieks of the wounded and
dying. The driver of the Great Western
engine was killed, and the stoker and five
passengers were fatally injured. Many
others were cut and bruised more or less
severely.
LONDON, August 23.-A fire broke out in
the crowded quarter of Hoxton, suburb
of the city, to-day, and, owing to the mar
row streets, the firemen were unable to
check its progress for several hours. The
burning buildings were inhabited by the
poorer class of people, and many of them
were compelled to jnmp from the windows
to save their lives. A 1odging-house filled
with people was attacked by the flames,
and in spite of the heroic efforts of the fire
brigade to save the occupants a man and
two children were burned to death.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
ADead Baby Comes to Life.

the infant child of Charles Sullivan, of this
city, died and was prepared for burial.
Fifteen hours after death, while the family
and friends were gathered about the
casket, the baby began to cry, frightening
nearly everyone from the house. The
father retained his senses and took the
child from the coffin, and it has been since
in better health than for some time.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Systematic Robbery,

PITTSBURGH, August 19.-M. J. Fitzpat-
rick, Charles Orth, John Kay, Herman
Gross and NJ. Wise, employees of A. H. Bor-
land & Co., wholesale boot and shoe deal
ers, have been arrested on a charge of
plundering the firm. Wise was a dray-
man, and their plan was to have him haul
the goods to 0rth's residence on the North
ward peddled by Gross. The robbery has
been carried on in a systematic manner
for three years, and it is estimated that
during that time $15,000 worth of goods
well known and their arrest has created
considerable excitement.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
SmaII.Pnx at Montreal.

MONTREAL, QUE, August 20.-Thirty-
two new cases of smallpox were reported
here TODAY. Some of the afflicted persons
reside on the principal West End streets.
One case was reported in the lodge of the
Ravenscrag residence of the late Sir Hug
Allan. The theaters have all been closed.
Disinfeoants are to be used in the watering
of streets
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Oil Tanks Struck by Lightning.

BRADFORD, PA, August 23.-The severest
rain-storm experienced fo- long time
reached this section about 1880 this even
ing, and for hours rain poured down inces-
sanity. 1t is expected that the morning
will bring in news of considerable damage,
but on account of the lateness of the hour
nothing has been received except the infor-
nation of an oil-tank at Clarendon and au-
other at Farnsworth had been struck by
lightning and ignited. They were iron
tanks with a capacity of $1,000 barrels
each, and were nearly full. At the present
price of oil the damage will reach O,0O0,
and If the burning oil spreads, may reach
q much higher figure,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Fatal Fall of an Invalid

CLEVELAND, O., August 19.-Ella Nor
rison, a young lady, i'll with typhoid fever.
at the Huron Street Hospital, left her room
during the absence of the nurse and fell or
jumped over the railing in the upper hall.
She fell distance of thirty feet, striking
on a steam heater. Her skull was crushed
and both arms broken. and death ensued
shortly.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Death from LOckjaW,

VINCENNEs, Ind, August 23.-A horrible
case of lockjaw has just been recorded in
this city. Last Saturday morning Miss
Amy Phillips, fourteen-year- old daugh-
ter of Mr.. Henry Phillips, of the Ohio and
Mississippi railroad shops, stepped on a
rusty nail, which ran completely through
her foot. In day or two lockjaw set in
and for several days the unfortunate girl
suffered living death. No medical laid
could be secured to relieve her. Her suf-
fsring was dreadful, and in her speechless
agony the young girl finally died and
was buried TODAY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
A Despicabie Outraue,

BEDFORD, IA, August 2O.-The hanging
of General Grant in effigy in the little viii
lage of Writ last Saturday night has
aroused deep indignation in the neighbor-
hood, and will be thoroughly investigated.
ferreting out the perpetrators was imme-
diately put into circulation, and the best
detectives employed in the case. The ex-
cited populace will probably take extreme
measures with the culprits when discov-
cred,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Explosion of an Empty Whisky Barrel.

CANTON, O., August ia singular ex-
plosion occurred here to-day. Ed. Won
derby, a bar tender, was examining an
empty whisky barrel, and held burning
match to the bunghole. so as to illuminate
in the interior. A lot of gas, which had
formed in the barrel, exploded, blowing
the barrel into fragments. and filling the
air with burning gas. Wonderly was
knocked down and badly burned about the
face, head and hands, while Peter Glenn
ems, a bystander, had foot crused and his
legs seriously cut by flying fragments.
One of the heads of the barrel was found
imbedded in the weather. boarding of a
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
As a torpedo was being

AS a torpedo was being lowered
into an oilwell near Richburg, N. Y,
recently, the oil suddenly rose in the
well. and. throwing the torpedo against
the Dull-wheel, it was exploded, COM
pletely demolishing the derrick, boiler
and engine-houses. The mer saved
their lives by running and throwing
themselves on the ground as soon as
they heard the oil rushing. All tie
dishes in house near by were broken
by the shock, and the house was badly
wrecked. .-Bufdfo EIpress.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Internal Machine Sent to a Lady.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, August pa
mysterious box came through the post
office, in the registered mail pouch, ad-
dressed to a well known lady of this city,
yesterday. When the register clerk exam
ined the package it was found that there
was bullet-hole in the lid and that it was
powder-burned. The lady would not re-
ceive the package, and it was opened in the
with the hammer SO attached to the lid
that it would be discharged when the lid
was opened. The weapon had been dis
charged in the mail-pouch, and had the
box been opened as was intended, would
have fired again.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
The Sultan of Tur]

The Sultan of Turkey, who caused
Deolet Effendi to be educated at his ex-
pense at the Vienna Conservatoire, has
commissioned the same gentleman to
organize an Imperial School of Music
at Constantinople. The Sultan is said
to be an excellent musician, and fre-
quently plays pianoforte duets with his
Minister of Music.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27

"A thrifty resident of Milford, Conn,
who is worth $40, 900, walked ten miles
to Birmingham to receive his dividend
on Sc, 600 investment, amounting to
about $500. He Said he could not
afford to hire team or pay his fare on
the osrs.-Hartford Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27

WILLIMANTIc, MASS, August 20.-Yes-
terday afternoon flash of lightning en-
tered the chimney of the house of Walter
Sears, crossed the room and killed two
children, aged three and five years. Their
mother, Ii. ar them, WIS knocked insensi-
BILE. A child In her arms escaped unhurt.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Lee Sun Linu's Little SuecuIatiou,

NEW YORK, August 21.-Lee Sun Ling, a
Chinese laundryman, was arrested this
morning by Inspector Byrnes' men. He
belongs in Baltimore. Last Wednesday he
went into the laundry of Lun Sing, in
West Baltimore street, Baltimore, with a
pistol, and demanded $75, which was de-
fivered to him. He will be held to await
the arrival of Baltimore officials.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Appalling Wreck

LONDON, August 21.-The German cor
vette Augusta has been wrecked. Her
crew of 2oS men were lost. The ship was
valued at 81 T50. .0OO
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Peculiar Work of Lightning.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 22.-Five
horses in Camillus were killed. by light
ming last night. They had their necks
across wire fence, which was struck sixty
rods away
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
News From the Absent President

PLATTsBURe, N. Y, August 21.-Presi-
dent Cleveland and DIR. Ward have been in
camp since Monday at Willis Pond. nine
miles from the Prospect House. The Presi-
dent is enjoying excellent health.
PLATTsBURG, N. Y, August 21.-The re-
port that President Cleveland is i'll, and
that DIR. Ward Summoned DIR. Sawyer, of
Au Sable Forks, for consultation, is false.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Commissioner colman,s Son px1na

WASHINGTON, August 19.-Francis j.,
the second son of Hon. Norman ]. Colman,
Commissioner of Agriculture, is lying at
the residence of his father in this city in a
dying condition. Mr.. Colman has been ab-
sent from his Office this week on that ac-
cOunt.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Fastest on Record.

NEW YORK, August 22.-The Cunard Line
steamer Etruria, which arrived here to-
day, made the fastest Western trip on
record, her time of passage from Fastnet
Light to Fire Island, being six days and
two hours.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Bold JeweIry Robbery.

MINNEAPoLIs, MrNN., August 21.-This
afternoon bold thief entered the jewelry
establishment of Harry Legg, on Nicolet
Avenue. seized a small tray cont lining
diamond rings and pins, valued at $1,000,
and mado his escape
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
First Fire In One Hundred Years.

ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, August 2O.-Lyndon
Center is a village of three hundred inhab-
itants, and is about one hundred years old.
The first fire there since its foundation oc-
Cured o-day. The loss was small.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
An Appropriate Present.

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, IND, August 20.-The
people of Terre Haute, where the tramp
nuisance is terrible, have started a one
cent subscription fund to purchase Mr..
Lookabill, of this county, a fine gold
mounted blacksnake whip for his castiga-
tien Of the four trswps Sunday night last,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Failures Through the Country.

NEW YORK, August 21.-The business
failures occurring throughout the country
during the last seven days, as reported to
R. g. Dun & Co. to-day, number for the
total of 1T, against 1853 last week, and $50
the week previous to the last. The failures
continue light in most sections of the
country, especially in the Southern States.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
"America for Americans. ,

CONCORD. N. H., August 21.-The House
yesterday passed resolutions requesting
Congressman to further the enactment of
laws securing the public lands exclusively
to the American people.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-27
Now IFS Hon Chalara.

TUscoLA, ILL, August 21.-Hog cholera
has broken out in this county and within
the past few days large numbers have died
from this disease. One farmer who a week
ago had 100 head has lost all but twelve.
Many other owners make similar reports,