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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
ROUGH EMPLOYMENT.
A Young Man Declines to Serve as Mel
senger on u Texas Railroad.

A Young Man Declines to Serve as Mos
senger on Texas Railroad,
A verdant young man visited an Aus
tin (TeXas) express Office the other
day, and inquired if they wanted man
to run as messenger on the railroad.
The boys hadn't much to do that day,
and they concluded to have a little fun
with the rustic. They said they were
looking for the right kind of a man to
put in charge of an express car on a
new line that had just been opened
through very dangerous part of Tex,
as, but that they must first test his fit
ness for the position. They wanted to,
know whether he had the necessary
nerve to withstand the shock of a. COL
lision or to resist train robbers. He
said he believed he had the Nerves, but
they might test him in any way they
thought proper
Then they put him into crockery
crate with lot of stone-coal, old stove
plate, coupling irons. broken railroad
lamps and water coolers, and rolled
him down stairs into the cellar. This,
they told him, was to see how he would
behave when Topped down an embank
ment in an express car. He stood the
flop very well, considering that he was
u green hand at railroading.
AS he was endeavoring to crawl out,
they dropped Il box of merchandise
marked "Glass-handle, with care,~
down through % hatchway on top of
him; and during the confusion incident
to disencumbering himself of tho
debris, four masked men jumped ON
him with slung-shots, and then bound
and gagged him, pistols being dis
charged in close proximity to his head,
meanwhile. Then they chucked him
into an empty coffin box, stood him ON
his head and yelled "fire!''
An explosion of dynamite immedi-
ately followed, which blew the, box
open and drove the would-be messenger
through a two-inch partition. When
they dug him out he appeared to have
grown twenty years older during the
civil-service examination. He said he
knew 1t was a hard liferunning express
messenger on u Texas railroad, but he
had no idea that it was rs rough as
that. He added that he didn't think
his parents would like him to follow it,
and il they could find some man to
make the trip in his place he would
prefer to consider himself discharged.
They let him of reluctantly, assur-
ing him that his qualifications were first
GLASS. He was next seen inquiring his
way to the nearest powder mill. He
said II he must work out he preferred
situation where he would be safer than
in an express oar.-lezos SUai'sgs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
wno BEARS THE suRoeN7
A Republican Argument whose Stiffness
was Exposed Years Ago.

A Republloan Argument whose Stiffness
was Exposed Years Ago.
/ Il used to be the fashion among
tho .beneficiaries OF the high tariff to
INSERT that the foreign manufacturer
who SENDS. goods to this country pays
the duty Oh them for the privilege OF
getting into ON. markets; and, although
the preposteruss idea has long been
repudiated by those advocates of pro-
lection who hold Themselves to re-
sponsibi1ity in argument, II is still
avowed by few brain-clouded Con-
gressmen who are the faithful repre-
sentatives OF Eastern interests.
Mr.. jackson (Rep.), Of Pennsylvania,
in his speech against the tariff redtAc-
.tion bill in the House, asserted that
"last year foreigners paid millions Of
tariff duties for the privilege OF getting
to our markets, and then imported and
sold us many million dollars worth OF
iron, nails, glass, cotton and wooden
goods, and even wool and farm prod
ucts." And Mr.. Peters (Rep.), OF
Kansas, in his speech, said: II assert
that the tariff is not tax, unless the
purchaser of the protected article
pays more for it in consequence Of the
duty imposed than he would If the duty
was not imposed"
That this assertion Is not true; that
the idea that 1t is the foreign manu-
facturer who bears the duty imposed
on the goods which he sends to this
country is ridiculously untrue is man.
ifest from one single consideration; If
it were true, then every Government
on the earth could force the people of
other countries to pay all it's revenues
The United States would not need an
internal revenue system, nor any other
scheme of collecting money from its
own people; it would require nothing
more than well adjusted high protec-
tive tariff that would extort all it's rev.
enues from foreign peoples-and every
other country could pay the expenses
of its Government in the same way.
It is little strange that the statesmen
and political economists of the world
have never made this remarkable dis
CoNciy DclOrc.
Every body knows that the duty on
imported goods is levied for the ex-
press purpose of increasing their price
and the price of the similar articles
made in this country-and this is its
effect. A 50-per-cent. duty on blan-
kets not only makes an imported En-
glish blanket worth 81 cost the Amer
lean consumer $1.50, but it raises the
price of a similar American blanket to
$3.50, no matter how much less it may
cost to manufacture it; and every
Illinois farmer who buys such blan-
ket actually pays, first, fair price for
it, and, next, u tribute of so cents to
the Eastern manufacturer who made it.
The tribute estimated on all pro-
tected home manufacturers amounts to
5000, 900, 900 a year-and it is this vast
sum annually poured into the manu-
featuring States that explains their
enormous wealth. - st. Louis Repub-
| licun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
REPUBLICAN, DECAY.
Why the Party of Doodle, Booze and
BuncOmbe Nominated Harrison.

why the rarity OIL boodle, booZe ana
BuncOmbe Nominated Harrison.
The nomination of Harrison was
made in despair by the weary, worn
put delegates who had been struggling
for week against the plotting and
juggling of the Blaine conspirators.
1t was not the outcome of deliberate
choice; it was the only alternative of
the anti-Blaine element. While ma
jority of the convention would have
nominated Blaine had it dared, there
was compact and determined minor
ity in opposition, and the more prudent
of the Blaine leaders feared that if
their favorite were nominated by
simple majority of the convention he
could not.receive the united support of
the party. The Blaine men would not
go to Sherman or Gresham, and Allison
and Alger were not regarded as at all
available. Sherman's unyielding per-
sistency in his candidacy prevented a
concentration upon Mckinley and the
convention was reduced to the alterna-
tive of taking Harrison or sweltering
for days in the torrid work of finding q
"dark horse" Harrison was, there
fore, sort of Hobson's choice or rath-
or a choice of evils.
What strength has the Republican
nominee? the reader will ask. No
personal strength whatever. As cold
blooded as John Sherman, he is much
moro aristocratic in his bearing.
Without executive training, without
ability or statecraft, without personal
following, he can not fail to prove q
weak candidate. His six years. serv-
ice in the United States Senate showed
him to be man of mediocre talents
and of slight equipment for the public
service. His name is not connected
with any important measure of legis-
lation. He originated nothing nor in
any way impressed his personality
upon Federal legislation. He has been
regarded by the leading men Of his
own party as a political failure. He
was beaten for Governor Of Indiana in
1876 in canvass in which the whole
power of the Grant Administration
was thrown in his favor. He was de-
feated for United States Senator in In
diana last year after disgraceful par
ticipation in a partisan election of hon
estly and fairly-elected Democratic
members OF the Legislature. How
can such man lead his party to vic
toryp
1t is charged and the proofs will no
doubt be forthcoming that he was a
sworn and active member Of the Know
Nothing organization. His opposition
to the legisiution prohibiting the inn
migration OF Chinese was presented as
an argument against his nomination by
the delegates from the Pacific slope at
Chicago, These two blemishes In his
political record will repel thousands OF
voters who might otherwise be induced
to support him. He is a defensive can
didate from the very beginning. No
aggressive campaign in his behalf is
possible. His supporters will be kept
busy explaining and apologiaing for
his political ALTERATIONS during the en-
tire canvass. One needs not TO be able
to read the stars to foretell the re-elec-
ton OF Grover Cleveland in November
uext-Ha,risbHrg (Pa.) Patrios
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
The secretary Of the Brooklyn CIT

The secretary OF the Brooklyn City
Railroad Company received letter re-
Gently from some unknown person con-
tanning eighty dollars, which the sender
described as 'conscienoe money" He
urged the company to burn the letter
and envelope, but neglected to say
whether he knocked down fares aggre-
eating that amount, or obtained the
money In some other way.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21

Mother Ito Bobby, who has just
completed his prayers)-"Why, Bobby,
you forgot to pray for papa" bobby
"Why, so l did, and be needs II so
much. doesn't he mar"-1eras SVl-
ings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-21
Williams over Harrison.


r. b. Hayes was one of the Ohio delegates to
the National convention, yet no cne heard of
him and nobody noticed him. An ex-President
OF the United States participating for six days
in National convention and getting no more
attention than q yellow dog at bench show!
One man-a delegate from Texas-did speak to
Hayes early in the week, but we understand
that Us soon as he discovered his mistake he
epologiZed.-Chicdg0 Netcs.
, 1888-02-15

The Alert masquerade ball last night
was by long odds the best attended and
most enjoyable dance of the season. From
9 o'clock until seven hours later Library
hall was OVERLOOKING with a happy throng-
The carnival was a grand success and a
substantial tribute to the worth of the
boys.
The pleasant affair was under the man
agement of the following committeeman:
Reception-F. A Tillman, F. A. Dana,
Geo. G. Thompson.
Floor-A. J. Schilling, D. Taylor, J.
W. McCarten, II. Tomamichael IA. f.
Roedel.
Inyestigating-F. A. Roedel, G. D.
GoodseIl, L. G.. jerks.
Door-C. Thompson, E. Fl. Smith, NJ.
Teahsn.
Peter J.. Hines, of Green River, in the
character of Uncle Sam, was awarded the
gold watch and chain and diamond pin
offered the best costumed male dancer on
the floor.
Councilman Smith, Sweetwater county,
presented a splendid appearance in his
Scotch suit.
More elegant character and costly comic
costumes were worn last evening than
upon a similar occasion in Cheyenne for
years.
, 1888-02-15
PERSONAL

Edward Peters, st. Louis, is in town.
Judge NJ. G. Brown is over from Lara
ME.
E. H. Thornton, Lookout. Wyo., is in
the city.
Thos. n. Shanks and wife are visiting
Denver friends.
]. o. Donnell, Evanston, is registered
at the Inter Ocean.
w. E. Guthrie and wife have returned
from Columbus, o.
j. r. Gordon returned to Central City,
Neb., last evening.
Sheriff Young and wife, of Sweetwater
county, have returned to Green River.
Mrs. Homer Merrill, Rawllns, Joined
her son and husband at the capital last
evening.
Hon. W. f. Guerin, a prominent Col
umbus, o., attorney, en- route to Salt
Lake, stopped of here Yesterday to visit
his friend Judge Maginnis.
, 1888-02-15
TOWN TALK.
Cosby Little paragraphs Picked UP
Throughout the City.

Arguments in the Hereford case will be
concluded to day.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was 37o: minimum 19'.
Board of trade meeting at the secre-
tary's Office this evening.
There will be a meeting of Meade
camp, 8. of ", this evening.
The trial of the Fort Laramie quartette,
charged with the murder Of Richard Rice,
commences to-day.
Nearly 500 lovers of good literature pat
ronize the county library. The list of
subscribers is rapidly growing.
The sale of seats for the Carleton Opera
company for matinee and evening will
begin on Thursday morning at 10 a. IN. at
Rhodes & TroxeIrs.
Lew johnson and his colored minstrel
and specially troupe appear at the opera
house this evening. This Is the first en-
tertainment of the sort in the city this
season.
The Carleton Opera company is the
finest organization of the class travelling in
the United States to-day. The famous
baritone and his artists play an engage
ment in this city Saturday.
Thomas Somers has just been sentenced
to six months imprisonment and fined
$50 at Fort Mckinney. all on account of
his refusal, when detailed as troop cook,
to act in that capacity.
Special order No. 9 from the headquar-
tiers of the department OF the Platte, dated
Feb. 10, instructs Capt. Charles Hum
phrey of Cheyenne depot to proceed at
once to Omaha on pubic business.
, 1888-02-15

All members Of the Legislature are re-
quested TO meet at the Inter Ocean hotel
at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the purpose
Of attending the funeral of the late Hon.
Nat Huntington, thirty minutes later.
Mr.. Sampson of the Albany county del
egation pronounced against..the anti-gam-
bling bill yesterday. He declared that no
law which could be enacted would pre-
vent those so inclined from risking their
money.
This mountain sheep has a history"
is the placard adjoining a mounted speci-
men of the superior climber on exhibition
at the Standard market. The animal was
killed by Mr.. Ashenfelter of this city,
some ten years ago, after an exciting
chase.
At the session of the high school Holmes
Society last Friday there was a spirited
debate IN the resolution that man could
keep a secret better than the weaker yes
sci. Miss Lisle Smith advocated the
negative and scored a victory FOR her
sex Charles Mallin spoke for the affirm
alive.
Ex-Governor Warren strengthened his
reputation for generosity and conserva-
tIsm Yesterday by presenting Nat Baker
and VIM. G. Irvine with silk hats and
canes. The latter will be used to protect
the former, and the pair will present a
better appearance than ever in their visits
to the capitol
, 1888-02-15
DON-Tuse EectrfcHght.

DON'THse EectricHght,
DOf7T Hse gas, bat tight
yoMr- shops, hotels, charch
halls, or saloons aUith DHE
fields Canadian lamp. goo
candle pOsCer, 200. Posi-
ncety the largest, sUhttcst
and most economical light
ece1' produced from kerO-
seae. C0U and see IL.
"THe Far,
, 1888-02-15

The following instruments were fled for
record in the county clerks office yester-
day:
Location notices: Dew Drop lode,
Geo. W. Pollock; Holy Terror, c. w.
Nylen and Edward Burns; Glen Rock,
Pollock, Burns and Nylen; Pluto, Nylen,
Pollock and Burns. All these claims are
located in the Platte canon mining dis
trict.
Warranty deed, H. F.. Brunnell and
wife, Helena, Mont, to H. w. Hunt, of
the same place, north twenty-five feet of
lot 8, block 26O, in Cheyenne; 600.
, 1888-02-15

VIM Moore. the Fort Laramie ranch
man who plead guilty to assault and bat
terry rather than stand trial on the charge
of committing an aggravated assault, was
yesterday sentenced to six months i'm
pnsonment in the county iail and fined
800. Moore brutallv beat a woman
named Lotto Smith last fall.
, 1888-02-15
A Beautiful VALENTINO.

Probably the h~andsomest valentine sent
or received yesterday found its way to
Speaker Pease's desk in the house of
representatives. 1t was a handsome bou-
quet, which perfumed the entire room all
day. Attached to the elegant floral offer
ing was a card bearing the inscription:
Hon. l.. d. Pease, speaker of the house
of representatives, the friend of temper
ance and reform"
The honorable gentleman from Albany
prizes the token highly, and indeed the
missive was a lovely one.
, 1888-02-15
A Chicken Thief Abroad.

Some thief with a disdan of the spirit
and a %ruinous fondress for the flesh,
raided Lou McKenzie's hennery the other
night, ~unroofcd the building and carried
away six Plymoth Rock fowls. Lou says
the missing chickens were sick, and will
be exchanged for healthy ones if returned
at nnnn
, 1888-02-15

Brad Dress Trimmings, Ball Trimmings, Feather and
Fur Trimmings and Beaded Jets at less than half
their value.
, 1888-02-15

Lonsdale and Fruit ofthe Loom Muslin, per I'd 8 cents.
The very best apron check Gingham.... " " "
The very best dress style bingham. ...... " 9 "
very good " 3 -"
The very best Indigo Calicos Z" " "
Very heavy Cotton Flannel. .............. " oil "
Very nice white wool Flannel. .............. " 60 "
Very good red Flame. " Z" 325 "
One yard wide Cashmere, in all colors,..
II yards for S1.0O.
44-inch all wool black Cashmere for 65 cents, worth fully
S1.20.
All other dress goods at a proportionate reduction.
turkey Red Table Linen, yer yard, 26I cents, would be
cheap at SO cents.
Unbleached Table Linen, per yard, 25 cents, for which
other stores will charge you so cents.
Very nice bleached Table Linen, per yard As cents, worth
85 cents.
Very best bleached Table Linen, per yard s19O, worth
1925.
Large Dinner Napkins, per dozen s1.4O, same will cost
you elsewhere $3.50.
Very, large and extra quality Linen Towels at 25 cents,
former price as cents.
Childrens red wool underwear, good quality 25 cents.
All ladies and childrens underwear in proportion.
Ladies' fine quality full regular
made Cotton Hose....... 25 cts former price As cts
ladies' very good all wool Hose 25 " As
ohlldren's fine cashmere Hose 20 /" " 35
alrs Corsets, per pair $50. 70
, 1888-02-15

To the Burlington and Union Pacific
Railway Employees.
The old cash paymaster will welcome
you with the above firms checks. Don't
be afraid to show up, if genuine, 81, 900
checks. | will cash such.
G. G. STRoM,
Fifteenth street, Cheyenne.
, 1888-02-15
BULLETIN.

meteorological reports received at Cheyenne
onlFeb. IA, lSSS, at 8 p. IN. local time. Obserya-
tons taken at the same moment of time at all
stations.
, 1888-02-15
u. X. IA. II.

ALI members of uniform rank, K. p,
are requested to meet at Castle hall this
"Wednesday evening at s o'clock for
election of officers.
W. X. SCHNITGER, Capt. Com.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
Frozen to Death.

SIOUX FALLS, OAK, Jan. IL, 1885,
Eight victims of recent billiards In
this county, were discovered yesterday.
They were, Eric Erickson, far
mer, living six miles from
city. He was soon blinded by the storm
and lost his way. His body cannot be
found. Henry, Bliss, farmer near
Montrose the next county went to the
barn to do chores, his wife put light 10
the window to guide him back, but he
never came. Jas. Kennedy who passed
the night In a hay stack is but eighty
frozen. His wife and son, who went
out to find him, were both
frozen. The boys body has not
been recovered. G. Grandstrom
persisted within twenty-five yards OF his
house. A German farmer, name un-
known, In Lincoln county, persisted
while attending to his cattle. Another
farmer at Brandon, and an unknown
tramp, were lost in the storm. Ii Is
estimated that over 5000 head Of cattle
In this country alone perished In the
storm. Several railroad cuts were filled
with their frozen carcasses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
Threatened War in Eurone.

New YORK. Jan. IA London
special to the Times says: This is the
worst day of the new year 80 far. as
prospects for peaoe are concerned. The
papers literally swarm with reports of
Russian movements Of troops. Ii seems
to be undoubted. The second army
corps lie now under marching orders
from Caucassaus to the Roumsnian
frontier, while the bulk OF
eleventh corps is being moved
forward one cavalry division and one
rifle brigade to Roumanian border, and
one cavalry division and two infantry
divisions toward the Galician frontier.
1t Ia said that Prince Tobsnofi. Russian
Minister at Vienna has admitted this to
Count .Kslnoky, the Austrian Premier,
while, it lie rumOred. still protesting
Russia's peaceful intentions. and that
Count Kslnoky answered. "Austria's in
tentlons were equally pacific, but how
best to show this, the case was not in
his province, bat in that OF the military
authorities. We are evidently in for q
period, whether short or long, Of sharp
war scares, which of course will tend to
send American securities up. Apparently
Russia is going again TO propose Peter
Karageorgeios for the Bulgarian throne,
and Is massing troops to give effect to
her proposition. IL Is practically GER
tain that he will be rejected by the pow
ers. Then the question Ia. will Russia
fight?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The thermometer registers 30 degrees
below zero. Over 100 people frozen to
death.
Much suffering reported throughout
the northwestern states from the cold
weather. Railway lines blOcksded with
snow and telegraph lines down in every
direction.
The bar association OF Washington
city have issued call for II national
convention. to be held in that city on
May Goth.
The city Of Houston has also been ed
Joined from interfering with the trsck OF
the street railway company.
John Gordon, age "a years, died at
Texarksna from old age and exposure
to cold weather.
A mob enters the jail at Caldwell,
Texas, and shoots Mexican prisoner
who was charged with the murder Of old
man Attend.
The printing office OF the Evening
Star at Kansas CITY burned. Loss,
$50 900; insured for Sl7 900.
Mr.. Eugene Higgins has dissolved
partnership with the United States
treasury department, and IL succeeded
by Percy y. Smith.
Kansas City gets favorable report on
appropriations Of one million and hail
dollars from Uncle Sam for public build
iDgs. 1t is about time congressman were
getting something for Texas.
Work on the great "Guy Robinson
Mesa Canal" will commence In few
days at Santa Fe. II Ia proposed to irri.
gate and reclaim about two million
acres of land.
A big steel cannon has been cast Of
Pittsburg, weighing nine tons, and pro.
nounced 8 success by experts.
The legislatures OF Washington terri
tory have re-enaeted the Woman's Suf.
frSge law, but have exempted women
from jury duty.
The senate has confirmed the nomiDA.
ton OF Lamar, yesterday, by vote Of
80 to IS. Messrs. Villas and Dickinson
also confirmed.
Terrible suffering and distress from
the blizzard In portions Of Kansas. Loss
Of stock greater than ever before known
Three thousand people reported 10 q
destitute condition In Clark county.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
EIectrIo BItfAra.

This remedy 10 becoming 90 well known and
so popular as 10 need no special mention. Ali
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
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exist and IL is guaranteed TO do all that 10
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of the Liver and Kidneys, viii remove Pim-
caused by impure blood.--WIll drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well as cure
all Malarial fevers- For cure OF Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit
ters.-Entire satisfaction guaranteed. or
money refunded.-Price 30 cents and f1.00 per
bottle, at A. Dreiss' drug store. (5/91y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
A Sound Legal Opinion.

K. Balnbridge Munday, ESQ, County Atty.
Clay county, Texas, says: Have used Elec-
trie Bitters with most happy results. Ny
brother also was very low with maarial fever
and Jaundlce, but was cured by timely use OF
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life.
Mr.. ID. l. WilcoIson, OF Horse Cave, KY,
adds like testimony, saying: He positively
believes he would have died, had It not been
for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy win ward of, as well as
cure dengue and all malaria diseases, and for
all kidney, liver and stomach disorders stands
uneQualled. Price 50c. and 81, at
lol-l0+1y A. DRIfss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
S. s. Cox Temporary Speaker.

WASHINGTON. July 7.-There WAS
much uneasiness manifested in the
house this morning over the news OF
the serious illness Of Speaker Carlisle.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, Offered resolutions,
appointing Samuel SOCK, OF New York.
speaker pro ten. which was unani-
mously agreed to-