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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Wheat 0. K. In Canada.

TORONTO, ONT, May 10.-The Ontario
Department of Agriculture has issued
Bulletin No. 25 from the Bureau of Indus
tries. 1t reports remarkable and grati-
flying contrast in the tenor of information
about fall wheat as compared with that of
the spring of 1888 Wherever winter rye
is growing extensively prospects of an ex-
traordinary crop are reported
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Colt Born Without Eyes.

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, May 13.-o. T.
Davis, farmer of Lost Creek, Harrison
County, has fine blooded mare which
had her first colt day or two ago. The
colt was perfect in form and development,
with the exception that it had no eyes
The head was perfectly smooth, with no
indication or sign of an eye. The colt was
l.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Twenty-Three buildings Burned.

ST. JoHNsDuRY, Vt, May l0-The business
part of the village of Danville was wiped
out by fire in one hour Thursday afternoon,
only the bank and hotel escaping. Twenty
three buildings were burned and twenty
seven families are homeless. A high wind
prevailed and there was no water supply
The loss is $4,000 or $4,000; insurance
about aDn 0on
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Thirty.Foot Drop Into a Crack.

CAIRO, w. Va, May IA truck on
Wilson's Tram road jumped the track
yesterday and Ebert Wolf his wife and
two children were thrown from the trestle
into the creek, a distance of thirty feet.
Mrs. Wolf will die and her husband was
badly injured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
A Steamship's Fast Tina.

New YoRK, May a.-lhe steamship City
Of Paris has broken the record by runnin ing
from Queenstown TO Sandy Hook in five
days. twenty-ihree hourr and seven IN n
utss. SIX days, ono hour and fi.ty-n me
minutes was the bost previous time, aud
was made by the EtrnrIa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Houfurth's Ins lIrancs cauceIo

ROCKFORD, LII, May 1.-THE White
Cap warning received by Rev. Schwein-
furth hiss resulted in the insurance COM
panies canceling all policies on his home,
known as Heaven" and the sacred
structure is now at the mercy of the White
Caps and the clements.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Lean From the Clouds.

HoUsToN TEX, May lS.-Frof st. Clair,
the asronaut, in attempting to give his
leap from the clouds" at the Fair Ground
Park this evening, lost his grip ON the
parachute and fell three hundred feet to the
earth. Nearly every bone in his body
was broken.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Explodlna Lamp Kills TWo.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, PA, May Sat sne
O'Clock this morning coal-oil lamp ex-
ploded in the hands OF Mrs. Catharine
Harkins. aged hfty-one years. setting fire
TO her night garments. and she was burned
to death. Her husband, In trying to snoth-
er the flames, was fatally burned.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Exploslon of Giant powdsr

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May 9.-Six kegs of
giant powder exploded at Compton Mines,
fifteen miles from here, yesterday. Instant
ly killing Superintendent Dorsey Collins
and fatally wounding Will .Calsey and
Frank Green.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Oleo omaraarine Prohibited.

HARTFORD, CT, May 1.-The Connecticut
Senate passed IA bill prohib ting the manu-
facture or sale OF oleomas garine, colorsd
in imitation of butter, and also prohibit
ing the sale of imitation cheese. 1t now
goes to the Governor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
BaId.Knobbsrs Last Hone Gone.

ST. LOUIS, May 9.-Govsrnor Francis
decided in the Bald-knobbers' cases
not to interfere The cond emned men,
David and William Walksr-fathsr and
son-and John Matthews will therefore bo
hanged next Friday at Ozark, Mo
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
AM EpIdemIo OF suIcIdes.

CLEVELAND, O., May 1O.-George Il. Good
rich, truant officer of the Cleyeland public
schools, shot himself in the head late
Wednesday night and died yesterday morn
Ing, making the fourth case of suicide in
Cleveland within forty eight hours
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
children must Attend scboOI.

SPRINoFiELD, ILL, May 9-In the House
a bill was passed making it obligatory
upon all children between the ages of seven
and fourteen years to attend school at
least twelve weeks each year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
WhIsky Solzod In OkIahoma.

WAsmSoToN, May 10 0-Attorney Gen,
eral Miller received telegram from Mar
shal Needles, of Oklahoma saying that
he had seized lot of whisky which had
been smuggled into that Territory over
the A., 4. and S. II. Road.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Cattle Inspecllon Bin Killed.

LANSING, MIoH., May 10.-In the Senate
the House bill for the inspection of cattle
ON the hoof was buried beyonl recall, and
the Senate bill upon the same subject was
indefinitely postponed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Miss Kate Drcxel.

PHILADELPHIA, May lL-It is now stated
that Miss Kate Drexs's entrance into
convent at Pittsburgh is only temporary,
and that she has no intention Of becoming
Sister OF Mercy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Some Consular Probabiliti.s.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-It is said that
among the appointments to the Consular
service settled upon by Secretary Blaine
are the following: Harvey Edwards, OF
Ohio, for Berlin; Editor Sanders, of the
Breeders Gazette, Chicago, for Havre;
Thomas Sherman, of Maine, for Liverpool;
George Blaine, of st Louis, for Glasgow;
Adam f. King of Baltimore, for Paris.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Howard snancar Acnuittsd

SALT LAKE CRY, U. T., May 10 How
ard Spencer, who was recently arrested in
this city for numbering ono Ser geant p Ike
over thirty years ago, has been acquitted,
owing to lack of evidence.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Chokad on a Piece Of Appls.

ALLIANCE, o.. May l0.-Oscar, the two
year old son OF Ora Maus, OF this city.
choked on piece of apple which he wal
eating yesterday afternoon, aud died boz
fore be could DO rel ieyed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
Forest. Fjres.

PITTSBURGH. May 9-Forest fires have
broken loose in Western Pennsylvania,
and are dting considerable damage.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-05-18
judge woods Threatened by whIte Cups.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May l0-For six
weeks Judge Woods, of the Federal Court,
has been receiving threatening letters from
White Caps, who do not like the position
the Judge has taken in the election cases
brought before him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
APPROVING THE NEW CONSTITUTION,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The regular meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Republican General Committee took place last
evening at the rooms of the XIth Assembly District
Republican Association, No. 54 West Thirty first ST.
In the absence of Police Justice SoOn b. Smith,
chairman Of the committee Secretary j. Thomas
stearns called the meeting to order, and his motion
Colonel S. V. r. Cruger elected temporary chair
man. Among those present were John d. Lawson,
Police Justices Jacob NJ. Patterson and Charles n.
Tantor, ex-Coroners John r. Nugent and Ferdinand
Eidmann, Surveyor George W. Lyon Deputy surveyor
John Collins, Sheridan Shook, Frederick
s. Gibbs, Frank Raymond Colonel Floyd
Clarkson, George W. Wanmaker, Henry Kropf, Ber
nad Biglin, Henry c. Perey, John W. Jacobus and
W. H. Ten Eyck
The new constitution and rules of the Republican
County Committee which have been prepared and
were presented by the committee appointed for the
purpose formed the main topic for the evening 5
consideration. The principal change which IS made
in the Constitution is in Article III, by which the
annual enrolment of Republicans is abrogated and
the committee its former plan of receiving
members after application by vote of the enrolled
Republicans of the district. Police Justice 1alntor,
of the lid District, moved that Article XVII he
amended to remove the ineligibility therein
set forth Of any one holding Office the appoint
ment TO which is vested in a Democrat.
Mr. Lawson, of the With District, raised the poin'
Of order that Police Justice Taintor having accepted
an office by appointment of Mayor Grant, Democrat
had forfeited his right TO be a delegate of the County
Committee, and that his motion therefore could moi
10 entertained. Chairman Cuger decided Mr.. Law
sons point of order well TAKEN and declined 10 rcOg
nize Justice Taintor member of the committee
The Justice Immediately withdrew from the committee
room in a graceful and dignifed manner. The pro
vision which permits biyearly revision Of the dis
trict rolls of MEMBERSHIP, in January and July, was
retained and the constitution and rules received
the approval Of the Executive Committee. II VIII
be presented at the regular meeting of the County
Committee for adoption election Thursday even
ing, December TO-
The Finance Committee reported that NillsOn Hal
had been engaged for the future meetings of the Re
publican County Committee and its subcommittee
The balance due for the occupancy of Grand Opera
House Hall during the year was paid off,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
REPUBIcAy VICTORY IN PROVIDENCE.

Providence, Dec. Is (SpeciaD.-Thc Republicans OF
this city won victory today in the second election
for Mayor Henry r. Barker (RcpI received 1853
votes To 6G26 for Hiram Howard (DemJ and 266
for Eery Sears PRO-, thus obtaining constitutional
majority Of 7G7. The Democrats claimed that the
r'i tration showed 1000 Democratic majority, anu
last spring. in the election, they actually showed
800 majority. In the face Of this fact, the NepuD
leans carried eight Of the ten wards in the city.
The -Note was the largest ever brought out at any
elect on. Tho extra Republican vote was gOt NANNY
through the efforts Of the Citizens Committee OF luV
leading business men. After the result was known az
ihe Mayors office, there speeches 10 the larsc
numbers Of Republicans by Mayor Barker Goverh92r
Laid. senator Adnch and ex-Attoney General Horauo
Rogers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
ENRICHED BY PIRACY IN CHINA.

San Francisco, Dec. 9 (Special.-The China steamer
which arrived to-day brings a curious story OF
smuggling ring In TOnquin which is responsible for the
sale of improved weapons TO pirates For several
years 1t has been dangerous for foreign residents IN
Tonquin to venture outside the large towns because OF
gangs of Anamese pirates. Recently these outlaws
became bold that they ventured into villages III
broad day 10 loot the houses of the wealthy. They
are formidable even TO soldiers OF the French legion
because they are all we'll armed with Winchester IlieS
and other breech leaders, which they know how 10
USE From letters recently intercepted by French au
thorities It is shown that fortune has been MADE
within the last two years by Gustave and Emmanuel
Oberg two Swedes, who smuggled In arms and SOLD
them to pirates. They receive pay in opium, which
the pirates obtain cOntraband from China The Ooere
established an agency Vancouver, b. O., and shipped
opium there whence It was smuggled over the bOuer
into this country They also had an arrangement
with the pirates by which they levied a heavy tax
on all the native fishermen. Gusave ODerg has been
arrested at Haiphong, but Emmanuel, IL is claimed
died recently at Vancouver though the authorities be
leye that this report is merely blind 70 cover Snug
glers' tracks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
LIVELY SEARCH AFTER OYSTER PIRATES.

LIVELY SEARCH AFTER OYSTER PIRATES.
Baltimore, Dec. (SpeciaD-1ho Maryland oyster
Police day began the seizure of vessels dredging in
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries within the Maryland
lines without licenses Commander Howard Of the state
steamer Thomas surprised feet Of dredgers in Tan
gier Sound to-day and without fight captured these
schOoners: Three Brothers, Captain Griffin Splendid
Captain Evans; Annie, Captain Proud; No Name,
Captain Ward, and Bianco Captain Nelson. Tire five
vessels taken into Crisfcld IiarbOr and the
captains were fined for being without licenses. There
are dozens of dredging craft at work the Chcsa cake
without licenses, some of the vessels being from New
York and Philadelphia
Cambridge Md. Dec. 6.-1he captains of the four
oyster dredging vessels which arrested in
sharp's Island Narows by Captain Howard and
brought here yesterday each fined SO with
costs While three of the crew Of the Annie Frances
were carrying codwood from the shore dncsday
night, their yawl boat was Swamped and the men
thrown overheard. Joseph H. Dyscn, cOlOred. mate
of the vessel. and James Laurie white drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
KNIT GOODS MANUFACTURERS HOPEFUL.

Cohoes, n. Y, Dec. (SpecaD.-Although all but
few of the thirty knitting mills are shut down for
want of orders, the manufacturers feel confident OF
a boom after January /. They claim that the knit
goods market IS depleted and that soon buyers VIII
be forced place their orders At present there Is
a strife between the buyers and manufacturers OF
knit goods and this is why the former are holding
back their orders The question between them Is
whether the manufacturers shall hold their goouS
subject TO the order of the buyers or shall deliver
them to tho buyers as manufactured and take pay
ment on them from time to time till the regular
season begins IN the fall Manufacturers deal compare
lively little with commission houses at present tgysrs
placing their orders direct, and buyers are nwhg
because the present and preceding fall persons VINO
did not place advance orders got fuil supply Vi
goods as well those who did.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
THE MONTANA LEGISLATIVE DEADLOCK.

ST. Paul Dec. CSpecaD.-A dispatch TO- " The
Pioneer Press from Hclona Mont, says This Is
the fourteenth day OF the session. and still the egs-
latllre remains unorganized. The senate met as
usual this morning and usual the Democratic SEN
ator were all absent; so the adjourned until
tomorrow The House met at 10 a. m, adopted the
report of the Committee on Rules and adjourned until
Monday. The Democrats did nothing Both parties held
caucuses today but nothing came of the conferences
The Democrats are successfully blocking proceedings
by keeping their Senators away from the Senate. and
their party organ announced this morning that they
would pursue this course until the RepubNah mem-
bers of the House recognized the election OF me hVe
Democratc claimants flOm silver Bow. If this de-
termnation Is adhered the deadlock Will probably
continue the full limit OF the ninety daSe ao"co
for fha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
FARMERS AND 1HE KNIGHTS UNITING
BASIS OF FEDERATION AGREED UPoN-PLAT'
FORM OF THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.

A BASIS OF FEDERATION AGREED UPoN-PLAT'
FORM OF THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.
ST. Louis, Dec. 6.-Mcssrs Powderly Wright and
beaumont, representing the Knights of Labor. met
the Demands Committee of the Farmers and Laborers
Union this morning and the basis Of federation De-
tween the farmers and the Knights was agreed upon
The resolutions upon which the farmers had agreed
were accepted by the knights. 1t was agreed that
the farmers should appoint Legislative Commltec
of two 10 act in conjunction with the Legislative Com
mftee of the Knights at Washington. The various
organizations Of farmers have agreed upon plan Of
consolidation. which VIII, as the necessary
references can be had TO the various state branches
result I'm bringing about absolute union In one
body. 1t IS probable that in time the knights VIII
also Join the farmers In actual union In the mean
time the leaders Of both bodies are entirely satis-
fed with the practical federation now accomplished.
The National Farmers Alliance has adopted reso'
lutons favoring woman suffrage and the reservation
of public lands for actual settlers, and against the
acquisition OF lands in tho states alu
Territories by aliens: for the rigid
enforcement Of the law against railroad corporations
not complying with their contracts as to the dis
position of lands calling for the free coinage of golc
and silver and an amendment TO the law which per
mits loans 10 banks on bonded security OF money al
per cent while the farmer is Obliged to pay and
10 per cent favorng the payment of the public deb
as rapidly as possible opposing bonds as tho basis
for loans reterating the argument against the Ma
tonal banking system, and in favor Of the green
back doctrine; demanding taxes on real estate ant
mortgages ami graded income tax indorslng tho
Australian system OF voting; opposing the liquor
traffic. in all its forms Endorsing the IIennepn cana
project also thai OF deep harbor on the CUR coast
Another resolution adopted favOrng " sucf
revision and reduction OF the tariff that the taxes
may rest a. lightly as possible upon productive laoof
and that is burdens may b. imposed upon the luxurc'
and removed from the ncceSSares Of life, and in
| manner which Will prevent continued accumuattu
of the United States Treasury surplus Tho con
vcnti0n decided Ia support no candidate who did moi
subscribe TO the principles enumerated in these rsolu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
THE WORKS 4 FA1LURE-1HE DEBT SUCCESS

Belevlc, Ill. Dec. (SpccaD.-AleXander 6.
Black, a New York attorney, arrived here on Mon
day, and began thrytwO suits against the BellcVlle
Water Company for $576O, being the amount Of the
defauned interest on 100000 of second mortgage
bonds 4 receiver also applied for and
to-day NJ d. stookey, formerly superintendent OF the
works was appointed receiver. The waerworks
are alleged 10 have cost about $4,000, ana on thls
plant were issued on April l, 1850, an appropriate
date, $1,000 first mortgage bonds on ApIn /,
1855. $50 900 second mortgage bonds, toial OF
Sl35 600 of bonded Indebtedness. COmegyS LeWis'
NewYork contractors constructed the works
and own all the capital stock except
few shares distributed mere 10 enco5 -,
corporate organization The bonds were hoated IN
NeW-York and DE American Loan and Trust company
is the trustee Of the bOndhoders. The intefS on l'
second mortgage bonds was defaulted in April sen
sationa developments are anticipated before the suis
are settled. The works have not been a success
Comegys q Lewis are said 10 be I'm South America
filling contracts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
MYSTERIOUS VIOLENT DEATH OF A MERCHANT.

Albany Dec. (Speclal. Samuel Spencer, all &C.
centric Quaker who for about thirty years conducted
a picking house in EXchange-st, was found dead IN MS
room on Tuesday. The police think that he COM
mtted suicide while the friends and neghbOrfng mer
chants hold to a theory of murder There were tour
wounds on Spencers neck one on his cheek one bach
Of the ear two on the left forearm, and two on the
right fingers, besides black eye Considerable
money in hfs pockets and about the place. but the
key with which Spencer locked himself In has not been
discovered, though thorough search was made. IL was
Mr. Spencers custom to hang the key on nail Desde
the door when he locked up for the night so that his
assistant could omen I'D I'm the morning Tonight a
Iey that would work the lock was found on the nail
No one seemed 10 know how IL got there IL was nOi
MIR Spencer's key. The building Is a dilapidat2d
affair and entrance is easy from the yard IN the rear
which is inclOsed by high buildings The door OF one
OF these a cooper shop, found open on Monday
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
Tile srsSK1Np FAILrRE IN TWO CouRrs.

Louis sus-kind and Herman Cohn, the members Of the
firm Of Su-sklnd Co.. who were arrested after the sus'
pen.ion Of the firm few days ago arraigned
Yesterday before Judge Gderslceve In the Court OF
General Sessions. They pleaded not guilty 10 ndict-
ments charging them with grand larceny in the second
dfgree and with receiving deposits after the firm became
insolvent Judge Gildersleeve remanded them for trial
Judge Van Hoesen. In the Court OF Common Pleas
Yesterday granted an injunction restraining Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Cohn Louis Sussknd and Jacob Bachrach. the
assignee Of Cana-st bankers from dsp0sing Of any
Of the property belonging 70 the firm Of J. Sussknd
Co John +. MeIntyrs was appointed referee TO III
yestRate the circumstances the failure OF the firm
The Injunction was obtained by Colonel j. Bloom. who
resented about $50 OF the creditorA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
turned, but no was hurt. II is supposed taat
the water got too low I'm the Boiler.
THE CHIN4S GREATRUN FROM YOKOHAMA
BREAKING THE RECORD TO SAN FRANCISCO BY
MORE THAN SEVENTEEN HOURS.

BREAKING THE RECORD TO SAN FRANCISCO By
MORE THAN SEVENTEEN HOURS.
San Francisco. Dec. 6 Special. The now Paclhc
Mail steamship China justified the predictions Oh ner
speed by breaking the record from Yokohama to san
Francisco by seventeen hours and ten minutes. She
made the voyage in twelve days and twenty hours'
although she lost half day by grounding IN iohoha"
Harbor and met rough weather on the Trip for
first trip when the machinery is new, this Is fesa"sa
as excellent time. She received rousahB "cioop'o
here. The record OF the China is so much lower hal
ANYTHING ever before reached that 1t VIII put ho
Canadian and the Occidental and orientai nhors l"
their best TO beat It, At this time the Dig Cuhauer
Parthia holds the flag Of the Canadian heet' hcr
record Is thirteen days and six hours from ioKohamS
70 Vancouver route that is several hundred miles
shorter than the route between Yokohama ana can
Francisco and one more favorable for fast ume' ON
account of the influence OF the Japan current. INC
Oceanc of the Occidental and Oriental Line, mas
record of thirteen davs and fourteen hours WHICH, up
10 today, was tho record between Yokohama ana oah
Francisco This fast time made by the oceanic
to prove that even though tho route Is longer mS
San Francisco companies could compete successfully
in the matter OF time with the northern line.
The China is a splendid specimen of the shipbuilding
art She was built on the Clyde by John Elder %
Sons and her tonnage is 6,1OO, tonnage superior
to that Of any other vessel now on the emma ilhe.
She has room for 100 first cabin so second cabin ana
more than 1000 steerage passengers. At proseh'
tbc China flies the British flag 1t Is the first steamer
owned by the Pacific Mail Company to hoat the crOSs
Of St. George the policy of the company having here
tofore !been 10 employ only American steamers IL IS
generally believed that George j. Gould, the presldet
of the company, Will order her registry chan9eu.
and that she will fly the flag of Hawaii. IL SO. She
he third British built steamer owned Dy
Americans 10 resort to this course.