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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
HERO OF THE HANNA.

Brave Act of james Givens, Which Saved
Many Lives, but VIII Probably Cost His
Own.
NEW ORLEANS Dec. 26-The story Of
many acts of heroism on the part of the
crew of the steamer John Fl. Hanna, which
was burned near Plaquemine yesterday,
are being told to- day by the survivors who
were brought here. One story makes
James Givens the hero of the occasion.
Givens was one of the crew. When
the steamer touched tho bank and
bounded away, and Pilot Jolles left
the wheel and sprang overheard. Givens
quickly realized that the salvation of all
on board depended upon the Hanna being
brought back TO the bank. At this time
the pilot house was surrounded by the
flames. Nothing daunted, the brave fell
low sprang to the wheel, brought the
steamers head again to the bank, and in
order to keep her there locked the wheel in
the proper position. While he was doing
this the fire swept over tho pilot house
and he vas imprisoned in the flames,
which had already severely burned him. IL
was high time to think of his own life now
that he had rendered possible the saving
of scores of others. To escape was
necessary to push through the walls
Of fire surrounding him. Givens made
dash for the side of the steamer
and, although frightfully burned, sue
ceeded in reaching it. Although a NOV
ing mass of fire he did not lose his pres
enco of mind, but jumped into the river
and struggled TO the bank, where he was
pulled out, cruelty burned and exhausted
from his efforts. Givens now lies ut the
hospital in this city with his eyes burned
out, and with several other severe injuries
believed to be fatal. No man ever per-
formed a more heroic act than that OF
Givens, and it is matter of universal re-
gret that his gallantry and humanity
should have cost him so dear. The total
loss of life by the burning of the Hanna 's
now placed at twenty four.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
A Human Fiend's End.

PARIS, Dec. 2S-Prado, thief, bel AL
phonse, human fiend incarnate on his own
boastful admissions, died on the guillotine
for the murder of Marie Aguetant cocotte.
The death was witnessed by two hum
dred artists. newspaper men, actors, law
yers and politicians who possessed infiu-
ence sufficient to obtain admission within
the sentry lines to the Place dc la Ro-
quette. Prado died with much the same
bravado al Pranzini, his former chum and
counterpart. The scene was much more
orderly. and not the slightest mishap oc-
Cured in the work Of NJ. Deibler. In fifty
seconds from his appearance ut the prison
gate his bleeding head lay in the basket.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Mixed Marriaues.

New YORK, Dec 2s.-A good deal OF
speculation has been created over the cir
cular issued by Archbishop Corrigan re-
questing the priests of the diocese to re-
port tho number of mixed marriages at
which they have officiated during the past
ten years, tho number of Protestants sc
married that have embraced the Catholic
faith and the religion in which the chill
dren of such marriages have been brought
up. In some quarters it is believed that
the Pope has in contemplation the issue of
decree absolutely forbidding mixed mar
riapes
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
SAVED BY A DOG.
Terrible Struggle With Two Burg
lars.
An Omaha saloon-Kcepor Shot and Al.
most Beaten to Death.

OMAHA, NEB.. Dec. 27-Christ Kalmbach,
who runs saloon in the suburbs, had a re-
markable tussle with two burglars who
tried to rob him last night. just rs he was
about to close up man entered and asked
for deck of cards. Kalmbach refused to
let ,h i'm have them, as it was too late. The
stranger then thrust revolver in his face
and told him to throw up his hands. "Ses
! will" said Kalmbnch, and seized the in
truder. The latter fired, the ball striking
Kalmbach In the forehead above the left eye.
Although the powder almost blinded him,
and the blood was pouring over his face,
Kalmbach seized the man by the throat
and fierce struggle ensued. He had
thrown his assailant ON the floor when he
was surprised by the entrance of another
man, who began hitting him over the head
with revolver, cutting the scalp fright
fully at every blow. Kalmbach's dog,
which heard the sc,ftle in another
room, here entered and proceeded
to dovour villain No. 1, while Kahn
bach devoted his attention to villain
No. 9. He finally succeeded in throw
ing him through n window, while
the other man broke loose from the dog
and joined in the flight of his partner.
Kalmbach then staggered to the house Of
neghbor, who sent for doctor. The
ball was extracted about an inch from the
point of entrance and an eighth of an
inch above the temple. He had fourteen
ugly scalp wounds. Hopes are entertain
ed for his recovery, although his condi-
ton is very critical. His assailants have
not been arrested,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
ANOTHER DISASTER.
The Steamer John a. Hanna De-
stroyed by Fire.
Many of tho Crew and Passengers Perish--
The FLAMES Originate Among
Cotton Bales.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-Another river
disaster. The Ouachita steamer, the John
II. Hanna, was burned near Plaquemine, a
hundred miles from here, about midnight
last night and twenty lives lost including
the chief officer of the boat. The Hanna
was booked to land Mt Plaquemine, and
was but short distance above that town,
whom colored roustabout, standing near
the boilers, CT led out that the boat was on
fire. The next moment the flames
burst from big tier OF cotton bales,
and a general shout of "fire" went up.
John Cullan, one of the stokers, ran to the
engine room and gave the alarm. Quick
as he was and, although the promptest
steps were taken to get the boat into shore,
it was not quick enough. She was laden
with cotton in n very dry condition. Tho
flames sprang from bale to bale like a
fash of lightning, and shot up through
the cabin and over the sides OF the cot
ton, wrapping the entire boat in fire.
The alarm had been sounded ut the first
sight of the fire. the steam whistle blowing
and the bells ringing and arousing every
one aboard. The chief clerk, s. r. Powell,
went to every door, made certain that
the passengers and hands were aroused,
and urged them to hurry at once to
the front of the boat, before they were
cut off. They did so, but there was the
usual confusion in consequence of the
darkness of the night, the immense
quantity of binding smoke that poured up
from the cotton and the panic which pre-
vailed. The John II. Hanna was built in
Madison, Ind, in 1876. and hailed from
Louisville, Ky. She was of 3IT tonnage,
and was owned by the Ouachita River
Consolidated Line. She was valued at
$4,000. and was insured for 81, 900 in local
and foreign companies.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Fire Started by Natural Gas.

New CUMBERLAND, W. VA, Dec. 25.-
Fire originating from natural gas jet IL
the cellar OF w. A. Scott's drug and jewelJ
store last night destroyed the building, to-
gether with Prosser's jewelry store, bar
Der shop, four dwellings, n carpenter shop,
two stables and an ice-house. All the
houses within hundred yards of the con-
flagration were on fire at different times,
but the flames were extinguished, and the
buildings were not seriously damaged.
The creek cut the fire off from the rest Of
the town, and was its only salvation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
GREEN-LOOKING,
nut His Gosds vere First -Cisss--Dangcr-
otis Counterfeit Coins Found on Coun-
trymnn In Cleveland, q.

nut His Gosds were t-Clsss-D Danger
ous Counterfeit Coins Found on Coun-
trymnn In Cleveland. q.
CLEvRLAND. o., Dec. 2S-The other day
the police arrested q verdant appear
ing chap, who was attempting to sell
counterfeit silver dollars to two colored
men. He gave his name as William John
son, and the large number of coins which
were found In his possession were so hne-
ly counterfeited that 1t wasl impossible to
distinguish them from genuine silver dol
lars. They weighed q trifie less than good
coins, but their composition is still mys-
terry to the Governments officers A mem
ber of the United States Secret Service has
just returned from Lorain County, where
he went to investigate Johnson's record
Said he to might: 81 was in the village Of
Brownhelm, where 1 found u pale and
sickly woman living in little house,
poorly furnished, and all the surroundings
bearing evidence Of abject poverty. This
woman is the wife Of VIM. Il. Wetherlow,
alias VIM. johnson, the bogus coin
shower Mrs. Wetherlow bears good
name in the community where she lives,
but her husband, who earns n scanty liv-
ing during the summer season by common
labor among the farmers there bears py
no means good reputation. When told
the wife of her husbands arrest she
burst into flood of tears, saying
that he had been absent from home
recently several days ut time, but she
did not know where he was ior what was
his business She said, also, that he never
treated her unkindly, although he drank
sometimes. / searched the house and prem
ises, but did not find any bogus coin, and l
am satisfied the wife knows nothing about
the business Wctherlow is engaged in, nor
do think he made the stuff he was SELL
ing" The opinion prevails that an expert
counterfeiter is at work in this vicinity.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
sHoE-Box FOR A COFFIN.
Tho Best Burial Poor Man Could Give
Ills Baby.

Ills Baby.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec 25.-Chas- Nc
Dpnald, ship carpenter, living in this
city, buried his infant daughter in COM
mon wooden shoe box covered with cheap
flannel. Several years ago McDonald's
wife died, but he failed to pay the under
taker his bill of S2I. When the child died
he went to an undertaken, who examined
the list kept by the local
Undertakers' Association, and he found
that Mcdonald was still in arrears to one
of its members. The bill for burying Nc
Donald's wife was presented, but he re-
fused to pay it, and became very angry.
The undertaken then refused to proceed,
and all of McDonald's efforts to secure an
undertaken failed. He then obtained an
order to get n coffin at the aims house, but
the superintendent there refused to recog-
nize the order when he learned that Nc
Donald was we'll able to pay for q coffin.
Finally, in desperation, the shoe was
secured and fitted up, and the body was
followed to the Catholic cemetery by many
cOaches.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
FIENDISH TORTURE.

Woman Twists Cords About Child's Limbs
and Tongue Until She Becomes Uncon-
scious From Pain.
DETROIT, MICH, Dec. 27.-A revolving
case of brutality is reported at Reed City,
Mich. Mrs. Swarthout, photographer,
has been arrested for maltreating her
niece. She is charged with having tied
the girls legs with a stout cord and
then putting in stick and turning the
cord until the child would become al
most unconscious with pain. She would also
cord her tongue in the same manner until
the skin bursted. Mrs. Swarthout has
bcon bound over to the next term of court
and in default of 81, 900 bail languishes in
iail,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Around the World.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The performance of
julie Verne's hero, who went around the
world in eighty days, has been surpassed
by an English postcard, which has just
returned from it's interesting travels. 1t
was mailed by gentleman October 10, to
friend in Hong Kong by way of the
United States and Yokohama, reached
Hong Kong November 90, and was redi-
rected to London by way of Brindisi. 1t
was dispatched November 25 and reached
the original owner Monday morning, with
in seventy five days. The card only cost
three half-pence.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Spurious Coin Makers.

New YoRK, Dec. 27.-Three counterfeit
ers were captured by United States otii-
GERS this evening in their den, in Brooklyn,
while engaged in their work of making
counterfeit silver dollars. The men are
VIM. Green, sixty Eve years, of II Henry
street. this city; Patrick Kenny, forty five
years, of 81 Bowery, this city, and
Timothy Cassidy, forty years, of 90 Pearl
street, Brooklyn. AT the last place they
were found at work behind barred doors.
A complete outfit of counterfeiting i'm
plements surrounded them.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Youthful Forger Confessos,

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26.-Charles c. Tinker,
the boy forger, has made a written con-
fession of his crime. He duplicates Will
liam d. Hopkins, son of Ben Hopkins,
in the transaction. Tinker waived ex-
animation, and was bound over in sums
aggregating $4,000. Young Hopkins is
under arrest. His father has heard
nothing of the affair, and it is feared that
the news would be fatal to him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Attampi 10 Blow up a House.

Roscoe. N. Y, Dec. 26.-An attempt was
made to blow up the house Of Frank Helm
man, tonight. 1t was badly shattered
and Mrs. Heinman somewhat burned. It
is thought to have been an effort of con-
federates of Louis s. Schuster in counter
feiting several years ago, to kill him to
keep him from making known their COM
plicity with him. Mrs. Heinman is
Schuster's adopted daughter, and he re-
sides with her.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05

"A Detroit paper tells of woman
who asked Mt the post-ofiice in that city
for resignation stamps" She wanted
registering stamps. Partingtonian-
isms like these are not uncommon.
During the war fresh-faced soldier,
seeing the sights OF Washington. and
bewildered in the marble labyrinth OF
the capitol, anxiously inquired the
way to the "House OF Reprobates. -
He wanted to find the House of Repre-
ntatives.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Has Been Goina on for Years.

BISMARCK DAK., Dec. 2I.-The examina-
tion of James Curren. the man arrested on
the charge of smuggling opium from Can
ada into the United States, closed last
night. Curren was held. He plead ID in
nocence of the nature of the packages
which he transported across the border.
1t is believed here unat the Curren exami-
nation will lead to the exposure of many
wealthy men who have been in the busi-
ness of smuggling over the line into
Dakota for years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Splinter and Darninu Needle,

COLUMBUS, IND, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Thos.
Patram, wealthy widow of this city, ran
n splinter in her hand several days ago
and picked it out with darning- needle.
She caught cold in the wound, resulting in
erysipeias, spreading over her entire
body, causing death to-day under most
excruciating circumstances. She was
sixty- five wears old
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
New Coast Defense Vessel.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The plans for tho
contemplated new coast defense vessel are
now ready, and are waiting at the navy
department the INSPECTION of prospective
bidders for the contract. This vessel will
cost the Government about $4,000, 900. OF
which Il, 100000 will be paid to contract
ors. the balance being expen led by the
Government itself in preparing the armor
of the ship.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Attacked by an Eaaie.

BRIDGEPORT, CT. Dec. 81. Fred B. Hub
bard, druggist, of this city, had a battle
with an eagle Inst night, and after se-
we're struggle captured it Hubbard was
walking out at the West End when sud-
denly he was almost knocked down by o
huge eagle, which nlighted on his shoulder
and buried its talons in his flesh. He
grabbed the bird, which then fastened its
huge beak in his hand infiicting severe
wound. After lively tussle the bird was
overcome. Hubbard has three bad wounds
and live eagle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
The Floor Gave Way.

York, PA, Dec. 26.-While Christmas
entertainment was being held last evening
in the hall at East Prospect, this county,
the building col apsed, and three hundred
people were hurled with the broken tim
bers from the second to the first floor. To
add to the terror of the situation the stove
set fire to the ruins. A largo number were
badly bruised and cut, but fortunately
there were no fatal casualties and only o
few were seriously injured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
cnnvicis, Christmas GIFT.

JOLIET, ILL, Dec. a5.-Two convicts at
the prison received Christmas present
last evening from Governor Oglesby. 1t
commuted the sentence of life convict }.
w. Clark, who was sent here from Belle
vile for murder in 1879, and John w. Max
well, who received n thirty-year term
from Ogle County in 1876 for highway rob-
berry. Both mon have been hard working,
faithful convicts. They were given their
liberty last night, SO that they could reach
their homes Christmas morning.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Gambling Debt Not Valid.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec 27.-John f. Moul-
ton, prominent Buffalo man who ed a
few years ago, gave a note for $500 to
cover part Of gaming debt of $500
he owed John DAILY, of New York. In the
Supreme Court to-day Referee George
Gorham decided that VIM. S. Hollings-
head could not recover the value of this
note in suit brought against Mr.. Moul-
TOMS widow.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Ran Amuck While Drunk.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Dec. 25.-This
afternoon Fount HOrner, aged twenty, be-
came crazy with drink, and obtaining a
club ran through the streets knocking
down and severely injuring several peo-
pie. The last man he struck, Edward
Aimes, drew knife and killed his assail-
ant Aime, was arrested but afterward
was discharged.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Frisco Has a Democratic mavor.

SAN Francisco, Dec 2S.-The recount
OF votes cast for mayor n the last election
was concluded last evening. At the close
OF the re count Judge Finn, of the Superior
Court, declared 4. b. Pond (Democrat)
legally elected mayor. G. c. O'Donnell,
Independent candidate for mayor and the
man who had demanded the recount, made
u total net gain of 800 votes, but not enough
to elect him over Pond.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Fourteen Prisoners Escape.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec, 25.-Fourteen
prisoners made their escape from the
Hamilton County Jail this morning by
cutting their way out of the third-story OF
the building. The Jail is regarded rs one
of the most secure in the South, but the
men cut off six inch rods wsh @ saw, and,
making a rope out OF their blankets, soon
reached the ground and lit out for parts
unknown. None of them have been re-
panfurod
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Murdered by a Minister.

MACON, Ga, Dec. 26.-At country
church in Coffee County, this State, few
days since man who was distur bing pub
lie worship was killed by the preacher in
charge of the church. The names of the
parties can not yet be learned. For some
time trouble has existed in the church, one
faction favoring the retention of the pres
ent pastor and the other favoring his dis
ruisaol
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
Steamer Erickson Burned.

SEATTLE, w. T., Dec. 25.--The steame,
Left Erickson was burned to the water's
edge at O'Clock yesterday evening of
ALLAH Point. Five lives were lost, per-
haps seven. The Erickson is propeller.
2,40O tons burden, and plies between Seat.
tie and Sidney, Madison County, and was
en- route to that point when the accident
occurred. The fire broke out in the pilot
house. and it is believed to have been O
lamp explosion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
A pyina Mormon Pard oned.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The President
has granted pardon in the case of Bishop
A. A. Kimbali, convicted at the Septem-
ber term of the first district court Of Utah,
of adultery, and sentenced to eight
months Imprisonment. The Presidents
action in this case is based upon repre-
sentations that the prisoner is in an adj
vanced stage of consumption, and that no
would not long survive in his present sur
round inps
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
"Iack the Ripper."

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Brussels has been
thrown into a Torment OF excitement by the
reception by prominent people of cards
and kilograms announcing the advent in
the quaint old city of the famous "Jack
the Ripper" of Whitechapel notoriety.
King Leopold, the Prefect of Police and
the Court Ministers are among the recip-
nj
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
ConIasses on ihe Scafold.

BAsTRop. La, Dec. 2S.-"Pet" Overton,
who was convicted in September last for
the murder of Frank Hearsey. on April
II, was hanged here to-day. He confessed
his guilt. A woman was the cause of the
frnll bile.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
A Youthful Pairiclde.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 2s.-News
reached here this morning Of the fatal
stabbing OF DIR. Holleman, leading ply
sican of Craighead County, by his son,
aged fifteen. 1t appears Holleman was
trying to chastse the boy when the latter
drew knife and stabbed his father in the
heart
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05

-'The only weakness of the de-
ceased" said the clergyman. with
deep feeling, "was his unfortunate
fondness for the demon Of Intoxicating
drink" Whereupon six gentlemen
from Kentucky got up and stalked in
dignantly out of church. - Chicago
ITibune
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
MANNED BY a Canuon's Discharge.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 27.-By the
premature discharge of brass cannon
Icy lost both eyes, Ed Lemeus lost an eye
and had his skull crushed, and win Ma
hone was frightfully burned and MANNED
for life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
workino men Terribly Burned.

WHEELING, w. VA. Dec. 2G-By an ex-
plosion at stop Mill" this morning,
caused by tap cinder coming in contact
with water, VIM. Mears and Henry New
haus were badly burned about the head
and body and Wm Miles terribly burned
on face and body and both eyes destroyed.
He will probably die.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
The Panama Canal.

PARIS, Dec. 2T-Four thousand Panama
Canal shareholders passed resolutions of
confidence in De Lesseps, and to forego
interest and redemption of their bonds
until the canal is opened. 1t Is affirmed
that the canal can be completed in
three years at a cost OF 400, ,O0O, 900 francs
moro.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
A Con spiracY to Kill The Gar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dc. 26.-The second
inquiry into the recent accident to the
Cars train at Borki resulted in at
tri uting the disaster to n criminal con-
spiracy. All of the recently discharged
railway employees will shortly be arrested.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05

LUCY" said Washington lady
to her nurse-girl, "do you lay up any
thing out of your ten dollars a
month";" "Well. no'm." answered
Lucy; "but could if / didn't haf TO
glib my family nine dollahs N a half
OF it ter pay de rent''-- Youths Com
panion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05

In Paris shop.-"My dear. why
don't you tell that girl behind the
counter what you wantp" Cultivated
daughter-"I did, pa I spoke to her
In my best French. swell, what did
she sayP" "She said she didn't un-
derstand Russian.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
MRS. Parsons Hires a HaII.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Lucy Parsons,
the wife OF the executed Anarchist, hired
hall for the purpose OF delivering lec-
ture, but was prevented from using it by
the police. II Is claimed that her object
was TO provoke arrest
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-01-05
savcd by His Dauuhter's shot.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. es.--Peter Nor
ris residing near Jellico, attempted We'd
nesday to kill an old man named Higdon,
near Cumberland Gap. Higdon's daugh-
ter Martha interfered, and fatally shot