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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
BAD PREDICAMENT.
A Horse in Tree Top waiting for Some
One to Pick Him.

A Horse In Tree Top waiting for Some
One to Pick Him.
New York, Feb. 1T.--Norwichtown has
the only horse in the world which has been
up in q tree. He is an old blind horse and
has passed to the stage when it is not of
much consequence to him where he is or
what he does. In hauling ice on the steep
side of the Yam Yankie river he backed OFF
a twenty-five foot embankment and lodged
in the upper boughs of an old elm. He rested
there easily, his forefeet dangling over
limb and his hind legs hanging over an
other, while on his face was an expression
that was interpreted to mean that what
ever he was he was satisfied that his job
had become better one than hauling ice
up a vertical tackle. It was not easy to
tell what to do with him, and twenty men
gathered about the trunk Of the elm and
thought. Some one finally hit on an ex-
pertinent A man went aloft and fas.
tened a rope to the tree top, came
down, and thirteen men took
hold of the rope at safe distance
from the tree. Then n woodman, went to
work to fell the tree. The rest of the party
waited to see the horse and tree come
down. The chopper cut the trunk half
through, the weight OF tho horse bore the
top downward, the descent being gradu-
ated by the men at the ropes, and the ami.
NAL was gracefully and safely lowered to
the river ice. The horse was led around
the embankment, hitched to the tackle
again, and his job of hauling ice was re-
Sumed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
GENERAL SHERIDAN
Sets at Rest the Talk About Him for tho
Presidency.

Presidency.
WAsHrSeroN, Feb. 19.--The Washington
agent of the Associated Press sought an
interview with General Sheridan this
evening for the purpose Of ascertaining
whether he would consent to make an
authoritative statement In regard to his
alleged Presideatial candidacy. The Gen.
eral gave his consent, and II will be seen
from tho following verbatim report OF the
conversation that his declarations are
thoroughly explicit: Agent-Of course
General, you have noticed that there has
been considerable mention OF you during
the past few weeks as possible, or prob
uble candidate for the Presidency next
autumni General Sheridan-Yes, have
noticed 1t, but have never looked
upon those newspaper articles as any
thing more than the usual shoot
ing around in the woods which has
once or twice before In Presidential
years brought my namo up in that connec.
tion. "But, General, the talk Is more SER
ious this time, and there appears to be
something like q concerted movement to
bring about your nomination." "Well,
know nothing more about this alleged
boom than what have read in the papers,
except that now and then some friend has
twitted me about becoming a candidate.
But, IL the matter is really now discussed
seriously, it is time that all parties con-
cerned should be informed that they
are Visiting their breath.
have never had the Presidential bee
in my bonnet, and l don't intend to have,
for there is nothing that would induce me
to leave the profession in which nearly
forty years Of my life have been spent to
enter upon q civil career. So all talk
about my being a candidate may as we'll
end" "But suppose the Republican con.
vention should"-''Nominate mel I ,could
not accept. But there is not the slightest
probability Of my being nominated; and,
in any event, would not accept. No, not
under any circumstances. lido not want
that or any other civil Office"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A Corner.l NJ SvjindIe.

DULUTH, Fob. 17.-Inquiries have been
received here from Buffalo, N. Y, asking
information about Murray Hill, an addi-
tion to Duluth. No such addition is
known. 1t is being sold in Buffalo by
II. NJ. Backus and Edward Smith, and
is described as situated in Township
18, 80, IA, which is back on the hills
about four miles from the city, where
property is not at all in demand. 1t is said
that it is to be the future residence por-
tion of Duluth, and that cable line will
run past it; also that it adjoins Grand
View Park, which is also an imaginary
addition. The Buffalo parties are selling
the lots ut 500 each, or about $500 an acre,
claiming that in the Grand View addition
they are selling at 400 each. Real estate
men say the land is worth from $50 to 800
an acre.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Adventure with an EaoIe.

RICHMOND, IND, Feb. 19.-Nat Wright,
IA farmer near Cox's Mills, came to the city
last night to have surgical aid given to
one of his hands, which had been badly
wounded in an adventure he had with an
eagle. He noticed the bird swoop down
into the barn-yard and clutch hen, and
ran to the chickens relief The eagle
dropped the hen and charged Mr.. Wright,
driving it's talons through his hand and
striking at him viciously with its wings.
Mr.. Wright seized club, and desperate
battle between man and bird took place.
The bird fought viciously, but was finally
killed. 1t measured five feet from tip to
in,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
STOPPED THE TRAIN.
Forcible Work of q Father and
His Two Sons
To Break Up an Eiopcmcnt-It was Eni-
nently Successful.

HARTFORD, KY, Feb. II. Mr.. Andrew
Holloway and Miss Nettie Afford boarded
the train this morning to elope to Tenncs-
see in order to celebrate marriage to
which insuperable objection was made
by the father of tho young lady.
They boarded the train in high spirits
at their success. but at the next sta
tion Mr.. Afford. the father of tho young
lady, and his two sons boarded tho
train armed with shotguns. They took pos
session, ordering the conductor to hold the
train until their mission was accomplished
He declined to do so, but a word Of argu-
ment converted him to their way of think
ing, and Mr.. Afford and the elder Of the
two boys entered the coach where
Holloway and the girl were He re-
fused to give her up, when Afford levcled
gun'at his head, and the son seized the
girl and carried hor from the car to the
siding. The others jumped off, and the
conductor was told to pull out. Holloway
pursued the party for some distance, but
was overtaken by friends and brought
back. He is forty-four years old, and the
girl fourteen.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
AEarmer,s Horrible Fate.

CoNCoRDIA, KAN, Feb. 15.-A farmer
named Plus Bean, living near here, suf
fered death in q singular manner yester-
day. He had n feed grinder, run by wind
mill, and having occasion to climb above
the grinder, the shaft, which was turning
at the time, caught his clothing in spite
Of the mans efforts. His stout coat
and pants were wound about the iron
bars. He called to his employees to cut
him down, but they could not reach him.
1t was fearful squeeze. The sufferers
face grew purple, his oyes bulged and tho
veins stood out. At last the mill could
wind no further and stopped, but too late.
The last breath had been squeezed out of
its victim, and he hung lifeless from IT,
shaft
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
STRANGE CASE.

Disappearance of n Little Boy Sent to y
Grocery-A Little Cousin Missing Two
Years Ago on Pre- ccisely the Same Trip.
KANSAS CRY, No, Feb. 16.-Yesterday
morning Willie, the little son OF M. j.
Mc1.ain, residing ut No. 0Os Livingston
street, River View, was sent to a neigh
boring store to buy pair OF stockings.
The boy has not been seen since. His
parents and neighbors have searched
the entire territory Of Kansas City,
Kas., but have not gained the fnintest
cew to the missing child. The police
were notified yesterday evening, but their
search has been equally fruitless The
boy was seven years of age. A remark-
able fact which his disappearance recalls
is that his cousin, little girl OF eight
years, was started to the same store two
years ago, and no trace of her has been gain
cd in all the months that have followed. Her
parents have spent all they were worth in
the search for their daughter. Willie's
mother is said TO be almost distracted
with grief
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
A. BoId Bank Robbery as You Ever
Heurd of.

Heard Of
CISCO, TEX, Feb. 1G.--This place was
thrown into excitement by bank robbery
about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. At
that hour G. C. Leveaux, cashicr, and I. h
Blake and NJ. b. Owens were In the bank.
when man appeared the cashier's win
dow and demanded the banks cash. Three
other men appeared at the same
time and took the three bankers in charge,
while tho first collected the funds Of the
bank, about $1,000 in cash. Mr.. Levcaux's
movements were too slow to suit the rob.
bers when ordered around, and he was Sc
verely beaten on the head. The robbers
locked the bankers In yard back of the
bank building, and jumping into
wagon fed down the street, salu,ing
the astonishcd people with volleys
from their rcvolvcrs, and displaying the
bags of ill-gotten gains. The cashier was
the first to free himself and rushed into
the street, explaining the cause OF the
racket. In short time Marshal Thomas
and posse were in pursuit. The men were
unmasked and an accurate description Is
given, from which the authorities think
they know the men.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25

-" Stevie," Il bright four-ycar-old.
had been told that he must not ask for
any thing to eat when visiting the
neighbors. Soon after, ut the house
of a distant relative, where he invaria-
bly found something to eat. he hung
, around, with wishing sort Of look,
until finally he broke out: "Aunt Jane.
I'm awful thirsty" ".1i'e you?" "Yes,
! am SO thirsty could eat dough-
nut, ,"-BOst0,, Globe,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Canadian Opinion OF the Fish Treaty..

MONTREAL, Feb. 16.-The Ministerial or
gans in commenting on the result Of the
Fishery Commissioners work claim that
the interests of the Dominion have been
in no way sacrificed. The opposition pa
.pcrs, on the other hand, say it is practical
'ly a victory for the United States, mas
much as the main point of contcntion-the
right to touch and trade-has been conced-
cd to the American Government, while
there is no provision for free Interchange
of products
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
AT the Comstock silver mines

AT the Comstock silver mines In
Virginia City mining science has
reached its highest point, according to
n San Francisco newspaper, which
says that there they carry water down
vertical shaft to the depth of LOO
feet, and then gear it back to the sur
face, running tho gigantic mills by the
1,700-foot pressure. When the plan
WAS suggested to engineers Of Europe
they laughed at it; but now it's a
proved success. and furnishes power
immeasurably greater and cheaper
than any thing hitherto applied.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
-Four Killed.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ia special to tho
Picayune from Bastrop, La, says: The ex-
plosion OF boiler on Mrs. John Hart's
plantation to-day killed two white men
named Reems and Johnson, and two col
ored men whose names are not given.
Four other men were so badly scalded that
they are not expected to recover. The
boiler was blown to atoms, and the gin.
house in which it stood was demolished.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Railway Laborers Take the Town.

BILLINGS, NJ. T., Feb. 19-The laborers
of the delinquent Rocky Fork and Cooke
City railroad, who did not receive their
pay, have been supported by Yellow Stone
County for the past month. The county
commissioners refused yesterday to issue
any more meal tickets. Upon learning
this mob of one hundred, by threats Of
personal violence, forced the chairman of
the board to guarantee two days. more
food. 1ncendiarism and riot are feared
by the citizens, and danger is immi-
uent
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Five Thousand Dollars Reward.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1G.-Active search for John
Clark, alias Cartwright, the supposed
murderer of Millionaire Smell, was contn-
ued to-day. The police succeeded in find
ing woman who was his mistress, and it
is stated she furnished some valuable
pointers which may result in the speedy
capture of the murderer. Thirty thousand
circulars offering reward Of 5000 for
Cartwrights apprehension were sent
broadcast over the country to-day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Not Dead, but In the Pen,

CHICAGO Feb. 17-John A. G. Zavistow.
ski, Chicago upholsterer, disappeared
over five years ago, leaving letter to his
wife, saying he was going to commit sui
eide. The wife recovered 81 600 insurance
from benevolent societies. A man calling
himself Towski has just been recognized
in Saltwater penitentiary as the supposed
dead man. He had married again and at
tempted to murder his wife, whose life he
had had insured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Allened Crooked Walkinu.

OMAHA, NEB, Feb. 15.-A local sporting
man named Charles Bbbins offers to bet
5000 against 5000 that James Albert
did not walk 62l miles in the recent race
in the Madison Square Garden, and that
he can not walk $50 miles in six days. 1t
is understood that if the bet is accepted
Bibbins will undertake to prove that the
62l miles was accomplished by Albert and
a twin brother, who looks precisely like
him, walking alternately.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Alien Land. Owners.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE bill to amend
the law prohibiting alien persons and COR
porations from acquiring lands in the
United States received the approval OF the
House Committee on Mines and Mining to-
day The amendment provides that the
restrictions Of the law shall not apply to
mines of gold and silver, tin, lead, cinna-
bar or copper, or any interest therein.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
1ha Snarrows Must Go.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 16.-Mr. Bramnn in
:roduced bill in the House to-day offer
ing q bounty Of one cent for killing Eng
lish sparrows. The bill provides that on
the presentation Of birds Of this kind in
quantities OF not less than twenty-five to
the clerk of any township, that officer
shall issue certificate to the county aud.
itor, who shall draw warrant on tho
treasury for the payment of the same.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Iowa Alien Bill.

DEs MONIES, IA, Feb. l5.-In the House
today bill was passed providing that
nonresident aliens holding real estate in
Iowa shall dispose Of it within ten years,
but may hold 800 acres, or city property to
the amount Of $4,000; provided such is
placed in actual possession of relatives,
such relative or occupant to become q nat
uralized citizen within ten years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Stepped on ihe Wrona Iraok.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Feb. I'm. L. Howe,
a prominent lumber dealer in this section
for seventeen years past, was killed to-
night, near Rowlesburg, by b. Il o..
train. He was returning from Kingwood,
whore no had been on business, and in step
avoid train going east, was run over by
Q west-bound train and Instantly killed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A Calf With Two Heads.

MrLLERsBuRa, o., Feb. 16.-The greatest
curiosity ever seen in this county came
under observation yesterday. 1t was n
calf which u COW owned by John Painter,
of this place, had given birth to, which
had two perfect heads attached to the neck
and branching off like two limbs; the
eyes and nose were perfect in both heads
and well developed. Tho animal died and
was sent away to be stuffed and will be
placed on exhibition.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
SMALLPOX in BROOKLYN.

BROOKLYN, N. ", Fob. 16-The residents
of this city are becoming greatly alarmed
ut the rapid spread of smallpox. Since
January one hundred and thirty cases
have occurred, and there are no signs OF
an abatement Of the plague. Twenty Of
the victims have already succumbed. The
origin of the disease has been traced to
some cheap lodging-houses on Fulton, Jay
and Nassau streets. Six cases have 90
Cured in tho county Jail.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Yankee Consul's Bluff.

TANGIER, Feb. l6.-It is reported that
Mr.. w. Reed Lewis, the American Consul,
has asked his Government to Immediately
send n man. war to force his demand
for the release of Moor imprisoned at
Rabat. The authoritics declare that the
Moor has no right to claim protection OF
Mr.. Lewis, on the ground that a civil suit
was pending against the Moor when the
Consul issued his protection patent.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Postal TELEGRAPH.

WAsuINGToN, Feb. 17.-The sub-com-
mittee Of the Senate Committee on Post.
offices and Post-roads, to which the postal
telegraph bills have been referred, has
been increased to five, and now consists of
Senators Sawyer, Reagan, Chace, Sauls.
bury and Mitchell. 1t has entered upon
its work and is expected to present q bill
to the Senate without much delay.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
NasbY is No More.

TOLEDO, o., Feb. I'D. r. Locke, editor
of the Blade, of this city, widely known as
petroleum V. Nasby," died at G:35 this
morning. The immediate cause Of his
death was consumption of the lungs. Da.
vid Ross Locke was born at Vestal
Broome County, N. Y, September 90, 1888,
and hence was in his 55th year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Department Of AaricuIture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The House Com
mittee on Agriculture to-day decided to
report favorably the Hatch bill to create q
new executive department to be known as
the Department Of Agriculture. The por-
tion relating to q labor bureau in the pro-
posed new department are omitted at the
request of tho Labor Committee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A laiiary Raidad

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE police
yesterday raided what Is known as the
American Lottery Company, but which Is
conducted by Chinese. lhe entire operat-
ing force OF the company was secured.
The company is estimated to be worth from
500, 600 to $780, 600 and does business esli.
mated at from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
University endowment ior Chicago.

VIENNA, Feb. 15.-Mr. Lawton. the u s.
Minister here, has accepted from Harry
Farber, a rich American relative OF Presl-
dent Cleveland, who is studying law at
the Vienna University, the offer of Sl,0o0,-
600 to the American Government with
which to endow university at Chicago on
the Vienna model
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A Wiie.Murdsrsr Suiciias.

XENIA, ILL, Feb. 16.-Leo Furth, tho
Wayne County murderer, who cut his
wife's throat on tho public road last Non
day, and for whom q posse has since been
searching, was found dead in IA barn not
far from the scene of the murder. He had
crept into the barn ant. cut his throat with
the same razor he had used on his wife.
The crirAa which he committeed wu0
prompted by jealousy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
The Penalty Is Death.

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-The jury in tho case
of August Hetzke, charged with beating to
death with strap his little stepson, Max
Gilman, returned verdict this morning,
finding the prisoner guilty and fixing the
penalty at death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A Plucky Bridsuroom.

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. l5.--Gus Rhoieha.
mel was assaulted by two highwaymen on
his way home early this morning, robbed
of sl00 and frightfully beaten. Although
his injuries are pronounced dangerous,
Rhodehamel refused to break his wedding
engagement, the ceremony being fixed for
to-day, und he was married.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
The Bio Gun Bored.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. T-The work of
boring the great steel gun was completed
to-day. 1t will now be "turned off" on
the outside, after which the annealing
process will be commenced. This will
take three weeks. The gun will then be
sent to Washington to be tested. Tho
workmen claim that the steel is perfect.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Shot BY a Shower Of Tho Queer.

NEW York, Feb. ia young man
bought some pies at Goez bakery, to-
night, and offered counterfeit bill in
payment. The bill was handed back and
the pics demanded. Tho man tried to run
away with them, and when interfcred with
he shot both Mr. and Mrs. Goez several
times. Both will probably die. The man,
who was arrested, gave the name OF Chas.
Giblin
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A cousloumen, Of SILK Worms.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-The Commissions
or OF Agriculture has just received from
Europe consignment Of silk worm eggs,
which he will distribute gratuitously to all
persons who desire to raise silk worms,
and who are so situated that they can do
70 salts factorily.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
SendIna Coke 10 Enaland.

New YoRK, Feb. IA special from Nc.
Keesport, Pa, today, made the following
announcement; Andrew Carnegie shipped
one hundred barrels OF coke from each Of
the Morewood and Standard Works to-day
to England to be tosted. 1t is thought thas
owing TO tho superiority of the quality IL
will justify shipment to that couatry reg.
ularly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Hiaher LIQUOR License.

BosToN, Mass, Feb. 19--The Metropoli-
tan Board of Police, ir executive session
yesterday, increased the fees for liquor Ii
censes. The three grades of he first class
are raised from $50, $500 and $3.50, to 81 ,0O),
s6OOand $500 respectively. Licenses OF fthe
second class are rnised from S175 to 5000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Fatal Quarrel.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. l9.-This morning at
five O'Clock Ut the East Tennessee freight
depot Dave Freeman, fireman, and Viii
lie Marshall, car-coupler, quarreled over
the switching of tho engine, when Free
man picked up a brake-pin, and, striking
Marshall on the head, killed him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25

Christian Scicntist-Have you ever
tried the faith cure for your rhouma-
tism? Paticnt-Yes. Pm trying it now.
I've got in my pocket tho left hind foot
Of graveyard rabbit that was killed
in the dark of the moon. and I'm
blamed If I don't think it's helping
mani-M Y SIN.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25

Seven years ago merchant OF
Ellsworth. Me-. added by mistake a
door-mat to the purchases which y
lady had made. He didn't know any
thing about it. b,1t she did. and. after
suffering tho constant prickings Of
conscience for the seven years. she sen t
him the price Of the mat
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
County Seal Contest Decision.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15.-The Rush County
(Kansas) county seat war, which has been
waged for nearly nine years, was decided
by the Supreme Court this morning, and
the officers of the court issued q writ COM
manding the county officers to move their
books and Offices to Rush Center.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Bravery Rewarded.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16-Captain Cowan, 0. the
fire-boat Chicago, it was decided to. day,
will be awarded the Tree medal for bray.
cry during the year, at the annual pres
entation March 5. He won it by his con-
duct at fire, by rescuing several persons
from a burning bakery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Train Wreckers.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. l6-Train
wrechers threw freight train of the
Memphis and Charleston road sixty miles
west Of Chattanooga. The engineer and
fireman were badly hurt. Officers are in
pursuit OF the wreckors.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
Death from Lockiaw.

DAYTON, o., Feb. ia farm hand
named George Weaver, working ut John
Peserson's suburban place, died from
lockjaw this morning, caused by wounds
on his hand, which was caught in q cutting
box Sunday.