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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
THE POISONED KEY.
How Padua's Tyrant Disposed OF Disa
greeabie Companions.

How Padua's Tyrant Disposed OF Disa.
greeab,e Companions.
Another delightful relic of the life
and times of the Tyrant of Padua is Il
simple key-about the size of an ordi-
nary door key. 1t was the key of the
Dukes library in his private room.
When he wanted to get rid of any of
his suite or any person in his household
that he had bitter feeling against, he
used to ring his bell and ask for Mr..
John to be sent to him Clancy name Of
course.) When John entered the Duke
would say: 80, John. l wish you would
go to the bookcase in my private room
and bring me the Dagonet Ballads y"
Certainly, your Grace" Mr.. John
would say. and away he would trot
with the key in his hand. When he
got to the library he would put the key
in the lock Of the bookcase and turn
it. But directly he turned it, out of the
handle OF the key shot a long poisoned
needle, which stabbed the hand of the
holder and instantly shot back again.
John would let go of the key and say:
"What the deuce was that" He would
look ut his hand and see only small,
dark blue spot. He would think
nothing Of it but all of sudden
he would begin to feel queer in his
head. Presently some one would come
in and find him in a fit on the floor and
the household would be- alarmed. "Mr.
John has had a stroke of u fit," the
people would say. A doctor would be
sent for, but his services would be of no
avail. In twenty-four hours Mr.. John
would be dead and everybody would
think he had died through lit. There
were no bsthering coroners' inquests to
upset the plans Of clever fellows like
tho Duke Francis in those days.
George a. Linds, IN Referee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
HEIGHTS OF WAVES.
Exaggerated Notions as to the Turt
lency Of the atOrfn.NMapk AaA.

| Exaggerated Notions ~ to tho Turbu
ioncy Of the storfu-swspt ses.
II Is a very common phrase to speal
OF the waves during q storm a. ''run
ming mountains hight" but this really
means nothing. Accurate measure
ments made by Scoresby proved that
during storms, waves in the Atlantic
rarely exceed 43 feet from hollow tt
crest, the distance between tho crest:
being $50 feet and their speed 1921
miles an hour. More recent observa-
tions in the Atlantic give from Al to AZ
feet as the highest measured waves
but such heights are rarely reached,
and, indeed, waves exceeding 80 feet
are very seldom encountered. The
monsoon waves at Kurrashee break
water-works were found to dash over
the wall to the depth of 1S feet, or
about 40 feet above mean sea-level.
The greatest heights of waves on the
British coast were those observed in
Wick bay, so famous for the excep-
tionally heavy seas which roll into it.
being 37l TO 40 feet Green seas tothe
depth of % feet poured over the para
pet of the breakwater at intervals of
from seven to ten minutes, each wave,
1t was estimated, being mass of
10000 tons of water, and this continu-
ously for three days and nights. The
iron pile lighthouse erected on the
Bishop rock was carried away by un-
broken seas striking the dwelling, the
floor of which was So feet above high
water. A tower of granite was subse-
quently erected on the Bishop, and in
1860 the waves carried away the fog
bell, weighing three hundred-weight,
ut an elevation of 100 feet above the
sea- In the Shetland Islands blocks of
stone have been quarried at the height
of 70 to rs feet above the mean sea
level.
But these instances of the action of
the waves during storms sink into in
significance when it is mentioned that
blocks of concrete weighing 1850 to
$500 pounds respectively were carried
away by the repeated assaults of the
wild rollers of Wick bay. The depth
to which wave action extends has been
differently estimated, but it varies from
20 to $50 feet, us shellfish which are
known only to live at these depths are
thrown upon the shore during heavy
gales, and it has been ascertained that
shingle is moved in depth of fifty
feet. For all practical purposes, how
ever, so far as harbor works are con-
cerned, it is found that there is little
movement of materials under eighteen
to twenty feet below water, the founda-
tions of break-waters hitherto con-
structed, not having been disturbed
below these levels--Scotsman
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS.
Young Voters Should support the Dem
cratic Party Recauae It Ii


cratic Party Because It Is
The party which contains the most
honest industrious. useful. humane,
home beautifying. country-loving men.
The party whose honest, humane
men control its platforms. utterances
and nominations.
The party which plows a new furrow
every year. instead Of hunting the
same old furrow for official worms.
The party which welcomes honest
men with good ideas. and fears not to
inquire into, reason and act upon q
principle or question presented.
The party which does the most to
educate women. protect virtue and
home happiness.
The party which realizes that every
day brings something now, and every
year shosld set the people further
ahead and make them better Of,
The party which 10 the truest In the
keeping Of its promises. Pomeroy's .
AdveScs TsonGht
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
JACKSON c,ry.s FATE.
An Eastern Town which Virtually Died
Before It was Horn,

l
Before It was Born,
just across the Potomac, near th,
western end Of Long Bridge, tract o.
land containing 90 acres, was recently
sold for $4,000. which in Presiden,
Jackson's time was fabulously valuable.
A gentleman from New York, widely
known as popular inn-keepor of that
day, offered $1,000 for a lot 75x15C
feet. upon which he proposed to build
the finest hotel then south Of Philadel-
phia. But the owners Of the land
wanted $4,000, and that settled the
business-no hotel was ever built. The
land referred to--90 acres--was laid
out during Jackson's administration
and received the name of jackson
City," 1t was owned by company
which issued 800, 900 in bonds, and the
corner stone was laid by President
Jackson with military and civil pomp.
But 1t never make a spurt-never had
a population of over twelve souls, and
in few years the cornerstone was
dug up and used for years by an old
colored "aunty'' as a mortar to beat
her hominy in.
Not far from the proposed hotel was
natures cause for the origin of the
craze to build city which was to
rival Washington--Curtis Spring
which was famed as picnic and excur-
sion resort Curtis Spring was the
capitals Saratoga, and the little
steamer took down thousands of pleas
ure parties annually. During the late
war most of this ground was occupied
as forts for the defense of Washington.
The locality is now occupied by several
brick yards. The only remaining struct-
ure of that city "laid out on paper" in
1887, is an old dilapidated brick build
ing. almost directly in front of which is
square post bearing these Words
"Center Of pike, 10, 200 feet from juno
tion.' Nobody knows what the words
mean nor why the post was placed
there, obstructing as 1t does legitimate
travel.
BY the way, little to the north of
this is Mason's Island, or Analostan
Island, as it is now called, which is
separated from the Virginia shore by
small rivulet. This island is the birth
place of James M. Mason. who, with
John Slidell, was sent by the COnfeder-
ate Government to Europe. in 1861, to
secure the recognition of the Confeder-
acy by England and France. The
ruins of the house in which he was born
still remain upon the island.
And then Arlington is almost within
a stones throw of this island. Who
has not heard of Arlington, the former
home of Robert Z. Lee, the chieftain of
the Confederacy, and now the resting
place-the silent home of more than
10000 soldiers, who gave their lives for
their countryP But there is one fact
connected with this spot not generally ;
known. The iron flagstaff from which |!
the stars and stripes fly to the breeze
stands upon the exact spot once occu-
pied by Il charming little summer house
erected by Washington for his own use,
and frequently occupied by himself and
wife during the cheated term" in town.
And it was on this spot that the Mar
luis de La Fayette stood on his last visit
% this city about sixty years ago, and
pronounced the view from it the finest
N the world. - Washington Letter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

treaty such ss the resolution proposed
had been In progress bf negotiation
for months, Of sohioh fact members Of
Tie Foreign A6oirs Committee of Me
Senate had been Informed BY the Sesrs-
fdry Of State. II an icicle coated with
soft soap could blush John Sherman's 9
cheek would have Redeemed at this ex-
posure Of his hypocritical pretsnse. =
Harrisburg fPd. Patriot
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
THE OPAL IN HISTORY.

| A Precious Stone Which Has Always BeeI
| an Object of Superstition.
The opal has been conspicuous in the
superstition of nearly every age, and
the first mention of the gem either in
| history or tradition invests it with a
sacred character. One of the earliest
traditions of the opal is found under
the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, when he
carried the Hebrews away into captiv-
ity. The tradition runs that the Israel.
ties had so mingled idolatry with Juda.
ism that the latter was almost lost in
the orgies of the Assyrian priesthood,
and what is known rs the Babylonian
Talmud for Il time superseded the Le-
vtical laws and canons. During their
captivity a small number of Jews found
refuge on Mount Lebanon, where they
built tabernacle. Beside the altar, in
the tabernacle. was golden serpent
guarding table on which lay an opal
of marvellous brilliancy. The priests
taught the worshipers that in this stone
was imprisoned the spirit of Moses,
who 'was undergoing penance for his
sin in murmuring because the waters
that flowed from the rock of Marah
were bitter; but that after the lapse of a
certain period he would be liberated
and would again appear in material
form to deliver his people. So great
was the belief in the power of the opal
that the ancients averred that the gods
themselves could not resist its influence.
and that any divine favor asked by its
possessor would be granted. King
Richard, of England, surnamed Ceur
de Leon, is said to have had full faith
in the benign qualities of this gem, and
never to have gone into battle without
one. He carried it with him during
the crusades, and to it he ascribed his
victories over Saladin and his Saracen
hosts. Shortly before he laid siege to
the Castle of Shalus, garrisoned by the
forces of the Viscount of Limoges, in
1899, Richard had left his fayorite
charm with a lady of rank, rs a token
of affection. After the battle had be-
gun the King bethought himself that
he had forgotten his amulet. and was
Immediately seized with foreboding
of i'll. During the battle that followed
he was mortally wounded. and died
eleven days later. Precious opals sci.
dom exceed an inch in diameter, and
very few stones are of this size. Its
value depends entirely upon its bril-
liancy and play of colors. 1t is rarely
sold by carats or grains. For large
fine gem Of great beauty 5000 has
been paid, and fine ring or brooch
stones often bring from 800 to $500.
while smaller stones are sold from one
dollar TO 800, But large opals. like
large diamonds, bring immense sums
of money. An opal in tho imperial
Museum at Vienna--nearly as large as
II mans fist, and weighing seventeen
ounces-is valued ut $3.50, 900. -Swis
Cross.
For some time past telegraph wire
No. 4, along the line of the Wabash
road. In Indiana, has refused to work,
and on investigation 1t was found that
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

--For some time past telegraph wire
No. A, along the line OF the Wabash
road, in Indiana, has refused to work.
and on investigation 1t was found that
nm old man had cut the wire and ran
line into his house, where he was util-
izing the electricity rs cure for rheu.
matisnl.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

In 1884, the States of California,
Oregon and Rhode Island gave Repub-
lican pluralities, but have since given
Democratic pluralities. At the last
State election Indiana gave Repub.
lican plurality. Here are the figures
for the four States above named:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

Republican plurality. .............. 1881
Democratic plurality. ...................... -. $50
Democratic gain Observation-Disclosures. 15,SO7
The aggregate results are as fol-
lows:
Democratic gains Observation-Disclosures. 261 Olb
Democratic gain and Republican losses. 1887
Total Democratic gain. $40 2Ss
This result shows a revolt against
the Republican party by the people.
which is significant of Democratic
triumph next November -Sioar City
Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
ELECTION STATISTICS.
Tho Irresistible Revolt Against the Re-
publican Party.

The study of election returns since
1884 is interesting. "The cheerful
Republican prospect" which some
over-confident Republicans think they
see, are not apparent when viewed in
the light thrown upon them by the
elections Hers is what they show:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31
The Wilson. Bailey Family.

Chamberlain, Dakota, special: The
tragic death of Hattie Wilson. OF Wheel.
er. at Huron, as reported on the 9th, is
but the continuation OF series OF trage-
dies. Hattie Wilson is the daughter of
Geo. #. Bailey, who was killed at Bloom-
ington lew months ago while trying to
take child away from MIR. Wilson, of
that place. Hattie Wilson, nee Bailey,
was the mother OF the child, and at one
time the wife of Wilson's son. She
married young Wilson, and after living
together short time separation took
place, Wilson going to Chicago and hin
wife to the bad. A child was born to
the pair. and when they parted il was
left with Geo. f. Bailey and his wife.
Afrer time young Wilson ordered il
into the custody of his parents, who are
respectable and we'll to do people in the
village OF Bloomington. This was done
while the old man, Bailey, aud hip son,
Millard, were at work In Sioux City.
On hearing of ahe change of the custody
of the child both came home determined
to secure the child. The outcome Of it
was shooting vendetta in which Geo.
Bailey was killed and Millard Bailey
was severely wounded. Now comes the
news that Hattie is slain in house OF
ili-repute in Huron. People will drew
their own conclusions as to whether or
not "blood tells"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31

the officers st the hesdq ,srsers of the
Prusslsn army have seen much of great
interest. and especially have been able
to observe The difference between
European battles nnd those OF our own
country. l have not iuund the difference
very great, bnt that difference is to the
credit OF onr own country. There is
nothing to be learned here professionally,
and it ia satisfaction to learn that such
is the case. There is more, however,
which Europeans could learn from us
fhe use of rifle pits-the use of cavalry,
which they do not use well; for instance,
there is line of communication from
here to Germany exposed to the whole
of the south OF France with scarsaly a
soldier on the whole line, and il hes
never been touched. There is hundred
things in which they are behind us. The
staff departments are poorly organized
the quartermasteF's department. very
wretched, etc., etc. Very respectfully !.
your obedient servant.
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieatenant General.
P. S.-We go tomorrow, with the
headquarters Of the king, 20 point
about 20 miles from Paris. p. 81. 8.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31

The Aberdeen Republican speaks feel
ingly and tearfully of" "Ordway and the
infamous capital commission" in an
article designed to convey prejudice
against the republican candidate for
congress. Where were Aberdeen and
what was 1t doing when "Ordway ami
bis infamous" ETC., were marching over
the field of the territory living snd
glittering pageant OF much promise ?
IL WAS right where it now il and it was
doing Just what dozen other Dakota
cities were doing-psostrating itself in
the dust before the approaching caval-
cade, holding forth the latch spring OF
welcome and bidding "the Infamous
ETC., to partake OF its best hospitality
and critically examine the advantages
OF the town. In those days Aberdeen
newspapers, even of the democratic per-
suasion, were doing 10 squealing.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31

In the July number of the Andover
Review is q paper from the pen of Rev.
Joseph Ward, d. D., president OF Yank-
ton college, under the title of "The Ter
ritorlai System of the United Ssates.' .
It is an argument for local government
in the outlying provinces of this nation
which cannot be overcome by any legal,
constitutional OF judicial edios pre-
sented In the faultless diotion OF its able
author. DR.. Wards presentation of the
case through q medium of such general
circulation will aid Dakota materially
in struggle for justice which rests itll
hopes OF success upon correct public
sentiment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31
Commenting upon the late Watertown
the Mapdan Pioneer says:

convention, the MaDdan Pioneer says:
And yet. fighting as the north and the
central part OF the territory were for ex-
istence and representation, politically.
there were found men In the e1trene
north who we're voting all the time with
the south. Another man that
made fool of himself was Potter of La
Moure county. He carried the five votes
OF the county in his vest pocket and
voted them to the last for the enemy.
It is presumed from this that Mr.. Pot
ter voted for Mr.. Clifford. The facts do
not warrant the conclusion that Mr..
Clifford is an enemy o; the north, or that
latitude affects the relations between
the candidate and the people or between
the delegate in congress and the people.
Under the plan Of the Pioneer, Mr.
Matthews would be an enemy OF the ex-
treme eouth. This is plan which csn.
not go into effect without results politi.
cally disastrous and MIR. Matthews
would be the last man to endorse any
such Interpretation OF the situation. II
our conventions. unfortunately, section
alisza is made q rallying cry, but it wal
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31
THE MEASURE EXPLAINED.

Crow Creek Indians Listen to the
Words or the Commissioners and Re
tire to Reflect.
Grow Greek Agency, Dak.. Aug. 49,
The grand pow.wow yesterday was
called to order in grove south Of the
agenoy, and at the request of White
Ghost, the hesd of the Indians, Com.
missioner Cleveland offered prayer, ,
Judge Wright, at the close of the prayer,
delivered an eloquent address to the In
dians. He spoke at great length and
thoroughly explained the bill to the In
dians, who listened intently throughout
the entire speech, and very frequently
granted their approval. He spoke of
what the government had done and what
it intended dong for the Indiana, and
informed them that the commissioners
had not como here for the burpose of
compelling them to do that which they
did not care to do. and as the commis-
siopers would not compel them to sign
that they should aot compel or attempt
to force each other to do that which
they did not care to do or In any way
Intimidate those who wished to sign and
who looked at what the government had
done for them In the past and that the
Indisns' best friend. the Indian rights
association, were pleased with the bill
and thought that it would be q great
thing for them. At the close OF the
judges remarks Chairman Pratt had ths
roll called to see II sil we're present. After
the roll call the council was Adjourned
until this morning, as Chief White Ghost
Wished to have the Indians 40 into their
own council end discuss the matter tho.
roughly In order that they would be
able to act upon it. Your correspon-
dent was to-day favored with the read
ing Of letter in instruction to Capt,
Pfstt from the secretary of the interior,
which letter leaves no doubt as to the
determination OF the administration to
push the work to successful issne il
such thing is at all possible. The
commission is urged not to be dis
couraged by severses bat to stick per-
sistently to the work, overcoming 81
obstacles, il in the power OF man. This
does not look as though .he administra.
tion was not IN sympathy with The
measure, and was NOT arYing TO succeed
as is frequently charged in several o
our; papers. The Indians have beer
furnished several beeyes daily, and eacl
evening enjoy high feast on the prairi,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31
uThe World Moves !"

Maintained Calico, when his tormentors
racked him for advoostinR the true system of
Copernioua. Certain follies hold out, however,
against the illumination of discovery and ex-
perience. There are hosts of people who, be-
cause they have adopted certain principles,
continue to swallow them to their dying day
in defiance of the laws of common senss
Mercury, drastic, purgatives, super-potent
narcotic and sedetives, Enough they have given
Rrou before the irresiBtible progress Of
Hostetter's 8 Stomach B,tters q national pain.
less remedy for disorders of the liver the
stomach and the bowels. still continue so make
perambulating apothecaries shops of many
stomachs. The sym mptoms of liver trouble are
easily remediable without any abdominal dis
turbance with this benefcent Alternative So
also are constipation, sick headache, heart
burn and an inability to digest satisfactorily.
new trou hle
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-31

north OF the agency. The council was
again held IN the grove to-day, all the
Indians being promptly on hand. White
Ghost announced that he had selected
three Indians to listen to ell that was
said, SO that no possible mistake
might occur on the part of the
interpreter which might deceive the
Indians in any particular. He then re-
quested that prayer be offered by an
Indian minister named Davis Renville,
which was done, after which Mr.. Oleve.
land arose to explain the bill. A large
map had been secured which was spread
out before the Indians, and used for the
purpose OF rendering the explanation of
the bill more effective. Mr. Cleveland
informed them that the present bill was
the best that had ever been presented to
them. as under it each Indian could
acquire larger individual tract than
could be had by any other bill. BE
stated the bill had been prepared by the
great father with the assistance of the
best friends Of the Indians, and that
their best interests were cared for in
every particular. MIR. Cleveland then
went through the bill minutely explain
ing every point. This work occupied
several hours after which the council
adjourned to give the Indians an op-
portunity to consider the matter. It is
impossible as yet to observe what action
will be taken by the Indians en- messe,
some being favorable and others un-
favorable. But it is pretty certain that
when the critical point is reached that
there will be large number OF signere,
which will undoubtedly have great in
huence over the others. The commits.
sloners are working a. all times, early
and late, in council or out to build up a
favorable feeling for the bill, and there
is no question ss to their laborH being
beneficial. Three leading chiefs from
Lower Brule, among them Big Man,
have been here several days at the re-
quest OF Maj Anderson, end they have
been throwing their influence for the
bill. To-morrow's council will be more
interesting than any yet held. The pent
up eloquenoe of the red men will then
flow as freely and smoothly as the
waters OF the mighty Missouri flow on to
the sea. sud the real work of the COM
mission will then begin. So far nothing
has been done but preliminary work.