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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
STICKING TO 1T.
Further Confirmation OF tho Finding OF .
Diamond Field nt Paducah.

Further Confirmation Of tho Finding of .
Diamond Field Mt Paducah.
EVANSVILLE, IND, Dec 0.-The report OF
n diamond field existing in the vicinity Of
Paducah, KY, has received further confirm
alton in letter from w. II. Seagraves,
giving the result of the examination Of
specimens secured by him. Mr.. Seagraves
says in letter to Mr. Eichcl to-day:
"I told you that could not be mistaken
as to tho surroundings and con-
ditions OF your gravel bed. The pres
ence thereabouts of the lami ated granu-
lar quartz rock, called italcolumute, of tall
cose formation, was good evidence. The
gravel deposits also are composed of quartz
pebbles, united by ferruginous clay, and
rest on tacose clays, the whole being the
debris from talcose rocks. The specimens
gathered have been submitted to several
good geologists and lapidaries and they are
unanimous In saying that the stones are car
bons and of considerable value. A lapildary
friend Of mine is now engaged in dressing
one of the largest specimens He says it is
a diamond, but 80 dark that IL Is OF COM
paratvely little value as n brilliant. Con-
siderable Interest Is manifested here over
my discoveries, and a geological party will
probably visit Paducah In the spring and
make an extensive survey of the deposits" +"
The letter has caused considerable excite
ment here, and half the city are talking of
nothing but diamonds tonight.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Death al The Curve.

BRADDocK, Pa, Dec. 9.-Thc fast line on
the Pennsylvania railroad going east last
evening came laundering around a short
curve near the depot, striking a party of
four young people, who were not aware Of
the approaching train until it was upon
them. Br dget Mccarthy and John Toole
terribly mangled and crushed almost be-
yond recognition. Barbara Conway and
Festus Cook, the other couple, were thrown
from the track, but escaped with slight
cuts and bruises. Tho parties were resi-
dents of Braddock.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Shot His Cauoh,er for q BURGLAR.

PITTsBuRGH, Pa, Dec. 12.-J. z. Hill, q
prominent resident of Edgewood, wealthy
suburb Of this city, mistook his daughter
for burglar and shot her through the
neck, infiicting dangerous and, it is
feared, fatal wound. Mr.. Hill made collec-
tions of about 5000, which he took to his
home to keep over night. His daughter
who had bad toothache, arose early thi,
morning and went down to the library Is
the fire to warm herself. Her father, hear
ing the noise, thought burglars were in the
house, and taking his revolver, followed
her down stairs. When he reached the
door of the library, he fired, the ball
striking his daughter in the back of the
neck, and passing to the front. The young
lady is in crit cal condition, and heT
father is almost crazed with grief.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Notes From the Capital.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAIRCHILD . few
days ago gave q hearing to representatives
of domestic iron interests in regard to the
manner of determining the dutiable value
Of imported iron ore. Under the tariff act
q duty of seventy-fve cents per ton is i'm.
posed on iron ore. Tho Treasury Depart
ment recently ruled that duty shall bs
assessed on the orc after it shall have been
subjected to q temperature Of 2la dog.
Fahrenheit Domestic mine-owners have
protested against this ruling as unjust to
domestic interests Arguments in support
Of their claim were made at the hearing
recently by Messrs. Weed and Witherbse,
OF New York; Ely and Hanna, of Cleve-
land; Curry, of Michigan; Imbodeu and
Bowling, Of Virginia; Swank, Of Phila-
delphia, and Weeks, Of Pittsburgh, and
Others. Ex.SolicitOr General. Phillips rep
resented the interests of the importers,
and made an argument In favor of tho re-
cent ruling Of tho department.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
THE FISHERY QUESTION.
All the Correspondence Laid Be-
fore Congress-,
with a Special Message and Letter From
the Secretary Of state.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Thc following is
the Presidents letter transmitting to Con-
gress the communication Of the Secretary
OF State and correspondence relating to
the fisheries:
TATIvEs: i transmit herewith letter from
the secretary or state. which Ia accompanied
oy the correspondence In relation to tho
rights of American fishermen In the British
North American waters, and commend to
your favorable consideration the suggestion
that Commission be authorized by law to
take perpctuating proofs OF the losses sus-
tained during tho past year by American ish.
crmen owing to their unfriendly and unwar-
rSSnted Sn treatment by the Local authorities Of Of
Canada. may have occasion hereafter to
make further recommendations during tho
present session for such rem dial legislation
az may become necessary for the protection
of the rights of our citizens engaged in the
open sea fisheries in the North Atlantic wa
Executive Mansion, Washington, Dec g. 1885.
Secretary Bayard's letter closes by say
ing:
at will be observed in the course of this
correspondence that notification has not
Great Rr,tSin ,s 4r
for the loss and damage caused to American
fishermen by the cunwarrantable action Of the
local authorities OF tho Dominion of Canada,
not merely BY the summary seizure of their
vessels and the exaction of heavy fines in ad.
vance of hearing and judgment, but for the
curtailment of privileges to which they were
justly entitled under commercial regulations,
as well as treaty stipulations; and the conse.
quent interference with their legitimate voy-
ages, whereby the natural profits Of their IN
dustry were seriously diminished, and In
many cases wholly destroyed.
III would seem proper that steps In per.
petuam rel memOriam should be taken by
Congress to allow proofs TO be made and
placed upon record of these losses and inju.
rios to our citizens, to enable them to be
properly presented to Her Majestys Govern.
ment for settlement, and that FOR this pur.
pose commission should be authorized by
Congress to take the necessary proofs OF the
respective claimants"
Then follows synopsis Of the corre-
sprndence between the State Department
and the British Minister and British For.
eign Office relating to the matter. The cor
respondence closes with letter from Min.
lister Phelps to Earl Rosebery, in which
he combats the position taken by the Earl,
that Her Majesty's Government can not
take action in the matter of the seizures,
because the Canadian Courts are con-
sidering all the cases in dispute. Mr..
Phelps maintains that he United States
must look to the home Government for re.
dress and satisfaction and for such in
structions to the colonial authorities as
will prevent future seizures. He suggests
as means of preventing further collisions
between the American fishermen and
Canadian officials that an ad interim con-
struction of the terms Of the existing
treaty be reached by mutual consent, to b
carried out informally until a more per-
manent understanding be reached.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
ProbabIe Suspended AoImation

POPLAR BLUFFS, No., Dec. s.-W.W. Head,
an alderman Of this city, and well.known
throughout the county, was supposed to
have died last Sunday evening. His body
was laid out and all arrangements were
made for the funeral which was to have
occurred to-day. Yesterday, however,
signs of resuscitation became apparent
The face assumed its natural
color, the temperature Of the body
became distinctly higher and tho eyslids
opened and shut several times. He was
spoken to- but made no sign that he heard
Or understood. 1t is thought possible that
he may be brought back to life, although
the efforts of ply ysicisns to accomplish that
end have so far failed. In the meantime
the funeral has been postponed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
MEXICO AND UNITED STATES.

Tho Administration Organ Expresses Great
Friendship and Desire for n Treaty.
BosToN, Dec. 10-A City of Mexico special
to the Herald says: "El Pdrtido Liberal
administration organ) says, in its leader
to-day, that President Cleveland's message
shows the American Government to be
we'll disposed toward Mexico, and that it
seems reasonable to suppose that the
Government at Washington has per-
ceived the magnitude and Importance
of the commercial and industrial relations
of the two countries. Assurance Is given
that Mexico feels herself attracted by The
generous and progressive interests Of the
country Of Washington. Hope is expressed
that the citizens of tho United States may
not interpret the patriotic spirit of the
Mexican people in recent international in.
cident' as indicating hostility to-
hoped relations may become more
and moro intimate and friendly. The
belief is expressed that the Washington
Cabinet will modify its ideas regarding the
principle of extra-territorial jurisdiction,
which Is maintained also by other civilized
nations 1t is also said that this difference
of opinion on legal point will not preju-
dice he preparation of new treaty of
friendship and commerce. The entire arti-
Gle Is cordial in tone, and corresponds
to the sentiments Of Minister Mariscal.
The article may be taken to express the
views OF President Diaz.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Bold Safe Robbery,

New YORK, Dec. 12. = George Hillen's
liquor saloon, In Park Row adjoining the
entrance to the Brooklyn bridge, was robbed
of 81 200 early this morning by burglars
who had concealed themselves in the build
ing. The bartenders were fastened in their
room over the saloon by an iron bar, and
the burglars drilled the safe in full view
from tn street and in the glare of an cleo.
trio light. They mixed and drank several
glasses of liquor while in the saloon. The
robbery is one Of the most daring on record
in this city.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Two Most Unoom mon Pigs.
fMarshall I'M EpeoiaI


John Crossley, farmer living near this
city, is the owner of . curiously. formed
pig. The animal, which 10 but few weeks
old, has two perfectly formed ears Of the
same size growing out OF the right side Of
its head, one directly behind the other.
On the left side an ear of ordinary size ami
shape grows In the regular place but thsrs
is growing from IL q formation exactly
like leaf. A resident Of Casey owns Q
hog which has two perfect feet on each
leg. They are joined together at the ankle.
All are perfectly formed and are OF the
Same size What IL most remarkable ID
the fact that, In walking. the hog plants
all eight Of Its feet squarely on the ground
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Blown 10 Atoms.

JERSEY SHORE, Pa, Dec. GA Beech
Creek railroad engine, which had just left
the shops and came to a standstill near
the station here, exploded this afternoon,
killing Phil. H. knight and James Wearne,
engineers, and Allen Ramsey, fireman,
and J. G. Field and j. II. Stapleton, ma
chinists, were seriously injured. The body
of Engineer Knight was gathered up in
small fragments, and the body of the fire.
of Fields had been thrown q distance Of
fifteen hundred feet. 1t is thought that
the steam gauge Of the locomotive did not
work properly, as it only registered l40
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
What Does n indicaie7

ROCHESTER,, N Y, Dec "a magnet, !,
disturbance Of great intensity was noted
here yesterday. At 11:2O a. m. magnetic
needle two feet long, moved over an arc Of
five degrees. The motion of the north pole
of the needle was from point two degrees
to the west of the magnetic meridian to
three degrees to the east This is the most
violent magnetic disturbance since that on
the morning of September I, following tho
great Charleston earthquake.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Patent lnfrinuement Suit.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9..-Herman Roger a citi-
zen Of California, and Louis r. Roger
citizen of Europe, through their attorneys,
began a suit in the U. s. Circuit Court to-
day against Herman and Julius Loesher,
Of Chicago, for $5O,OOO. The plant ifs
claim that in 1868 they. invented certain
had patented, and they aver that the de-
PENDANTS have been making and selling
and using their invention.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
A Bishop with . BIT OF Pluck.
Victoria ID. O. Colonist.l

The Bishop Of Metlahkahtla was out on
the road lately when he was attacked by
six Indians, they thinking he was an ordi.
nary mortal; but, to their ,ntinits surprise
the prelate led of with his left followed
II up with postman's knock with his
right, ducked and butted breath out of an
other, hit another below the belt In tho
bread-basket, and, dancing around them
like will-o'-the-wisp knocked them all
out In no time At the snd Of this, the
first and last round, the worthy Bishop
was freshsr than ever.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Cheap Ocean Travel,

NEW York. Dec. 9.-The agents of the
Guion, Inman and Cunard lines in this city
announced to-day that their rates for pre-
paid steerage tickets to New York had
been reduced to SIS. No change was made
keeps a differential rate, has reduced pre-
paid steerage tickets to $l3. The agents Of
the Anchor and Monarch lines are awaiting
instructions from Europe before making
any change, but will undoubtedly cut rates
tomorrow.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Carried on BY Cholera.

DECATUR IND, Dec. l0.-The hog cholera
that made its appearance here in Septem-
ber still continues with unabated fury on
what hogs are left. The crop of hogs is all
sold or dead in this part of the county.
Farmers usually hold their hogs here till
they sold what did not die half fattened, or
as soon as the disease made its appearance
in their neighborhood. The estimated loss
by cholera Is $50 QUO in this county.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
SOUTHWARK

Tho Iron Trade Takes Its Course-Chatta.
nOoga's Latest.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 8.-The move.
ment of the great iron masters of the North
toward the South is becoming moro mani.
fest every day. Yesterday Perry & Co.,
stove founders Of Albany, n. Y, closed no.
gotiations for removing their entire plant
from New York to the South. There was
a great contest between the Chattanooga
and birmingham district over the prize.
The firm closed arrangements to build the
foundry at South Pittsburg, q town on the
Tennessee rlvet, just below Chattanooga.
It will employ from 500 TO 800 mon.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Palace Wrecked BY Dynamite.

BUcHAREsT, Dec. IA box containing
200 pounds Of dynamite was conveyed to
the summer residence of King Charles at
Cotrocone last night and exploded against
the side OF the building, badly shattering
it and smashing all the windows. The
mangled corpse Of q man was found near
the spot, but his identity could not be as
certained. The police have not becn able
to find clew to the perpetrators of the
outrage.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Free DELIVERY Towns

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The towns in Ohio
Shich will be affected by tie bill extend
ing the free delivery system, passed by the
cblieoebe aamiton raI me
Middletown, Newark, Painesv lie, Piqua,
Portsmouth, Salem, Steubenville, Thin,
Wooster, Xenia. Kentucky - Frankfort,
Paducah. Indiana-Elkhart, Logansport,
New Albany, Vncennes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
ABOUT PHONoGRAPHY.

The Difference Between short Hand Clerk
ing and Verbatim Reporting.
We are often asked by correspondents
whether it pays to learn shorthand,
whether any ordinary intellect can mas
terit, and finally, how long does it take to
be able to follow speakerp To each
of these questions. we reply: 1t all de-
ponds. Industry will do great deal
towards enabling boy or girl to master
the hooks and curves. but industry is
not all, and we frankly acknowledge
that every one who chooses to try IL not
fitted to become a short-hander; but II
he is, the time when he will be able to
report with reasonable accuracy will
depend upon his own exertions. Many
boys and girls have of late years ac-
quired smattering Of the art; they can
write to dictation, when their duty calls
them to perform corresponding secre-
tary work; but if they were asked to
follow speaker at a public meeting
they would founder and founder. This
is the difference between shorthand
clerking and verbatim reporting. Our
own impression is that the ability
W WIAtC cuOtO-uduu ID Uu 0NCellcnL
qualification, but we would not advise
any boy or girl to be contented with
that alone. They should master some
other business quality, or they will never
advance very far in the way Of making
q living for themselves. In the majority
of newspaper offices, man who could
merely report a speaker verbatim
would be of little value for every day
work; but the man who is an .'ali-
rounder," who can write intelligently
regarding passing events, who has .
head for details and knows just the kind
of news that readers will most desire to
peruse, and who can, at q pinch, give .
verbatim report of public speaker of
note, will always find his services in de-
mand. Similarly, good book-keeper,
who if also shorthander. will make
his way with far greater ease and COM
mand a much higher salary than the
clerk whose sole qualification is that he
can write rapid shorthand and work
the typewriter. These are facts which
youthful aspirants would do well to bear
in observation-disclosures (Ont.)
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18

There appears to be no doubt that
the Egyptian obelisk in Central Park
is still decaying. Notwithstanding the
application of hot paratiine to its
surface. 1t may yet be necessary to
enclose 1t in q glass structure in order
to save II from total disintegration. -
NJ Y. Mail.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
State Audilsr's Report.

INDIASAPoLI., IND, Dec. lO.-State Au.
ditor Rice made his annual report to tho
Governor to-day. The document il very
lengthy. and makes bad showingl for the
financial outlook for 1887. According to
the Auditor the taxables are reduced SS3.-
100000, and the levy Of twelve cents will
fall short $4O0,0 900 OF tho expenses for the
present year. He says that this must be
provided for, but makes NO suggestion ss
to the means
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Ericssons,s Latest Inxsniion.

New YORK, Dec. 10.-Ericssons, the ia
nous inventor, who has been experiment.
ing for fifteen years with view to utiliz-
ing the heat of the sun as q motive power,
announces that he has finally perfected d
motor, costing but little more than steam
engine. with which, in hot countries, an
amount of work can be obtained which
would, In one year, more than repay the
extra cost of the apparatus. He hopes to
interest capitalists in the invention.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
A petauIter,. Case compromI,ed.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12.-The civil suits
against James A. Wallace. the cashier of
the Hopkinsvills (Ky.) Bank, who was do
faulter to the amount of $50, 1000, have been
compromised by his attorneys by the pay.
ment Of $l7, 1858. An effort will be made to
secure pardon for Wallace, that he may
be exempt from criminal prosecution.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
A Youna Mans Rash Aci.

MARION, IND, Dec. 10.-On Nov. q Roy
Barnes, the thirteen-year-old son of Dr.
Barnes, prominent physician, gave Fred
Love, the eleven-year-old son Of Lemon
Love, a piece Of wood filed with gunpow-
der, and told him to burn it out with hot
iron for pipe. Young Love did SO, and
hand. To-day Love's father brought suit
against DIR. Barnes for 1000 damages for
the injury.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18

Physicians are now using aniline
oil as q local an@sthetic. when simple
operations. such at the opening OF a
felOn, are to be performed. The finger
in such case is dipped for short
time in the oil; and although the flesh
may subsequently be cut to the bone, it
is said there is absolutely no pain.
Boston BudQet.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
A Spook- Haunted Wreck.

ST. JOHN, N. b., Dec. 9.--It has been
found necessary to postpone the sale of the
wrecked Swedish bark Squando because of
the ghost stories told of the craft which
render it impossible to induce men to work
ON her. She is said to be haunted by the
headlsss spOok of the ships mate, who was
killed by the captain because of suspected
undue intimacy with the latter's wife.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18

i. G. Gorsuch caught lot of cells
in tishpots in the Susquehanna, put
them in barrel, and started 10 carry
them up the bank. The bottom OF the
barrel fell out; and. despite Mr.. Cor
such's best efforts. every eel wriggled
back into the river, and he now knows
what he's talking about when he says
''as slippery as an eel. IN y Sun
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Record Of the PLAQUE.

BUENos AYREs. Dec 9-Telegrams from
Rosario, dated December Z, say that ON
Monday the heat was terrific, and that
heavy rain fell during the night. Twenty
two deaths from cholera occurred on that
day. During the past twenty -four hours
there have been seven deaths and no new
cases. In Cordova during the same period
seventeen new cases and ton deaths.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
steam.hip Lins 10 ths CONGO,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-In q recent dis
patch to the State Department Mr.. Tree,
the American Minister at Brussels. reports
State Of Congo has contracted for the
establishment of Q regular line Of Belgian
steamers between Antwerp and the Congo
Tho vessels will depart from Antwerp at
first once every six weeks, but eventually
once Q month.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Same Old Story.

UEpANA, O., Dec, 9,-rhe infant child Of
burned to death to-day. The mother had
left the room for a minute on an errand,
and when she returned the child was liter
ally cooked from head TO foot. Tho little
thing suffered great agony, and died in .
few minutes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
THREE LIVES LOST

By Inhaling the Gas From q Stove Inad-
vertently Left Open.
CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Mrs Mcclure and her
grown daughter and son were asphyxiatcd
by coal gas last night at their residence, in
the suburban town Of Maplewood. They
closed all the doors and windows tightly
on retiring and forgot to replace stove
lid after replenishing the parlor fro, Mrs.
Mcclure appeared to have fallen senseless
while trying to get out to the open air.
Her daughter was lying lifeless across q
chair few feet from her bed. The son
was on his knees before the door, and evil
IDENTIFY had become unconscious during q
stupefied search for the knob of the door.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Coal in the Northwest.

OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. s.-A seam Of an.
thracite coal seven feet six inches in di-
ameter has been struck at Banff, N. w. T..
This seam Is only one out of six in that To-
calitv, the smallest being three feet in
thickness. The six seams contain coal
enough to supply tho entire Northwest Ter
ritory for tho next fifty years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
Fatal Burning.

SPRINGFIELD. O., Dec. 1O.-Mrs. Jacob
Wagner, Of fremont City, this county, left
her house few minutes day or two ago,
to go to q neighbor's house on an errand.
While she was away her infant sons clothes
caught fire. Tho mother returned just in
time to see her child writhing in the flames.
She rolled it over on the floor, but tho
child's life was lost. Tho mother is almost
crazed with grief.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-18
CHATTANOOGA VIII subscrIb. s1oo, 600.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec. 9.-At pub
lic meeting of citizens tonight, including
the Board Of Trade, it was agreed to SUBJ
scribe 500 600 to the Chattanooga and Co.
lumbus (Ga.) railroad. This insures the
building Of the road via Rome. President
Williamson. in an interview, said work
would be commenced within ten days.