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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
VAN LOON
Threatens the Jury That Conviots
Him of Murder.
Judge Handy Sentences Him TO BE Hanged
on the Second Day of Next November,
While His Faithful Wife Is Borne
Away Moaning and Crying.

OTTAWA, o., May 6.-The arguments
were made Thursday on the motion for
a new trial in the case of Frank Van
Loon, who was found guilty of the
murder of William Vandemark and the
robbery Of the Exchange bank at Co
lumbus Grove, o., on the sth of last
August.
Court took a recess ut two o'clock and
half an hour later convened to hear
Judge Handy's decision. All during the
argument the prisoner, his wife and
| child were in the court room. Before
giving his decision, the judge requested
Sheriff Treece TO ask Mrs. Van Loon to
retire. She did not wish to do so, and
it took nearly ten minutes of persuasion
before she would consent to leave the
room. She knew the awful tidings that
were coming, and moaned and cried as
she gathered her child to her breast and
left the room. Van Loon was unmoved.
Judge Handy delivered his opinion,
in which he overruled the motion, then
asked the prisoner if he had anything
to say why sentence should not be
passed upon him. The prisoner sat for
a moment as if collecting himself, and
then arose and said: II have. / am an
innocent man, and witnesses have sworn
falsely against me. / would be willing
to swear on the Bible. knowing / was
in the presence of the Almighty God,
and l would be liable to be sent
to eternal punishment if l failed
to tell the truth. / will say
with uplifted hands," here the
prisoner raised both hands above
his head 'that am an innocent man.
The jury that convicted me are in dam
ger of hell fire unless the court will set
aside their verdict and relieve them
from the awful responsibility. pity
them. / am willing to die if the law
demands my life for the murder of Mr..
Vandermark. did not go on the stand
as a witness in my own behalf, nor did
my wife. The Lord knows 1 would not
swoar falsely to save my own life,
hope the Lord will have mercy on the
court, the jury which wrongfully found
me guilty and tho witnesses who swore
my life away; that is all / have to say"
Van Loon spoke in rambling sort of
way land some sentences were inaudiblo
and could not be heard by those seated
near him. Judge Handy then pro-
nounced the death sentence on him, the
prisoner to be hanged by the neck until
dead on the second day of next NoVem-
ber.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
MONEY LACKING.
Worlds Fair Committee to Congress- Makes
Report-Eight Million Dollars More
Needed to Complete the Work.

Worlds Fair Committee to Congross Maires
n Report-Elght Million Dollars More
Needed to Complete the Work.
CHICAGO, May "a special meeting
Of Worlds fair directory was held here
to hear the report of the special COM
mittee on legislation, which visited
Washington and appeared before the
house Worlds fair committee to give
reasons why congress should appro-
pirate an additional five millions of dol
lars to carry the work to a successful
completion. Director Gage read the re-
port of the committee.
1t is lengthy document, going into
the details of the work done by the
Chicago directory; stating that Chicago
had done her duty in subscribing S10,-
900, 900, providing a site for the fair and
doing everything possible to advance
the work and make success of the
mammoth display of the handiworls of
the fifty-nine foreign nations which have
already signifed their intention to par
ticipate The report further states that
the whole matter now rests with con-
gress. Eight millions of dollars are
necessary to complete the work. The
board guarantees that Chicago will sub
scribe, if necessary, SS,OoO,000 of this
amount and congress ought to make an
appropriation to cover the balance. 1t
has been suggested, the report says,
that an appropriation by the govern
ment to secure the completion and
preparation of the buildings in time for
the opening ceremonies should be in the
form of loan to our corporation.
"Your committee believes that an ap-
preparation by way of loan would not
be in accordance or in harmony with
the spirit of the law under which we
have prosecuted, to the present time, all
work connected with the exposition.
We believe that such legislation would
do violence to the theory of the relation
ton; that in effect it would
be notice to the world that after
all nations had been invited to
cooperate in this international
and internal exposition, as the hon
ored guests of our nation, congress had
refused all aid, all responsibility in the
matter, except as a mere lender of
money with ample security and prior
ity of lien. We do not believe that tho
representatives of the people will sub
ject the government to this humilia-
ton"
After general remarks on the subject
by Director General Davis and Director
Walker, the special committee on legis-
lation was continued in Office with
power to act.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
DAMAGE SUIT In ORDER.
Mrs. Robinson, of Chicago. wrongful
Imprisoned As IA Forger.

Mrs. Robinson. of Chicago. wrongfuI1y
Imprisoned As IA Forger.
CHICAGO, May "a glaring piece of
oppression in Office was revealed in the
police court here when Mrs. Eta Rob-
inson was brought up for examination.
The police of Elmira, n. Y, have been
hunting for Miss Ella C. White, an al
legged forger, of that place. Some days
ago hr. j. C. Newton, who says he
knows the White woman, met Mrs Rob
inson and informed the police that
the much wanted Miss White
was Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Robin
son was arrested and kept un-
der surveillance, SO the police say, but
she claims she was locked up and i'll
treated, Finally Mr.. G. p. Norman,
cashier of the Second National bank of
Elmira, came to this city and identified
Eta Robinson as Ella c. White. When
the case came up in the police court
Mrs. Robinson proved that she is not
Miss White, and the judge discharged
the prisoner. Her friends are very in
dignant at the police for their share in
bringing about the incarceration and
subsequent abuse of Mrs. Robinson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
TO DOWN PARKHURST.


Tammanyites Accuse the Crusader Against
Vice With witnessing Revolving Acts.
New YORK, May 5.-Tammany is des-
perate under the crusade of DR.. Park
hurst. He continues to wage war
against the vicious and to collect evil
dence to place before the grand jury.
In their defense against the preacher
the Tammanyites claim that they will
force him to leave his pulpit. They
say that DIR. Parkhurst witnessed in q
low resort on the East side acts so re-
voting and abominable as to be name
less. He saw unfortunate women de-
grade themselves below the level of
beasts and said nothing to deter them.
This he saw not once, but several times
in the same place. DR.. Par5hurst al
lowed his representative to pay for the
exhibition. The cases of Hattie Adams
and several other madames We're again
brought to trial Wednesday, but moth.
ing was done further than the choosing
of jurors.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Smallpox All Over Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., May o.-From letter
received by Secretary C. o. Probst, of
the state board of health, from the COM
missioner of immigration at New York,
1T Is learned Ohio has been generously
sprinkled with smallpox infected peo-
pie. Twenty-four of the passengers OF
the Westernland, arriving on the 4th
inst. with varioloid on board, came to
this state. These were destined to Gin
cinrati. Cleveland, Fremont, Orrville,
Toledo, Wooster, Akron, Canton, Wor-
cester, Sanduslly, Toledo, Dayton and
Palestine
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
A Horrible Murder.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 5.-Charlcs
Miller was arrested in Blount county
about week ago suspected of murder.
He proved to be brother of the man
wanted, and he was turned over to two
brothers named Buchanan to guard
while the officers resumed their chase
After their departure the brothers tied
Miller to a tree, cut his throat and rid
died his body with bullets and then Sc
creted the body. The body was found
Tuesday. 1t is stated that Miller was
concerned in the murder of sister of
the Buchanans some years ago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
A RELICT OF CHRIST.
Part of the Arm of st. Ann Sent to New
York by the Pope.

Part of the Arm of st. Ann Sent to New
York by the Pope.
New York, May 5.-Mgr. Marquis
reached this city on Sunday last bear
ing sacred relic of Christ's visit to
earth. 1t was large fragment of the
arm of St. Ann, mother of the Blessed
Virgin. 1t was sent by His
Holiness, the Pope, and is incased
in a golden casket. Catholics crowded
in thousands to view the relic, which
has been guarded through centuries by
the pope of Rome, and was exposed to
view here at the French church of st.
Jean Baptiste. Its final resting place
will be at the Shrine of Saint Anne De
Beaupre on the St Lawrence Another
piece of the arm is on it's way here, and
will be enshrined in the basement of
Father Tetreu's church, of this city.
The pope's idea in sending the relics is
that they will increase the faith of the
Catholics of America.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

CINCINNATI, May 9.-The outing of
the U. $. Express Co. Employees Benev-
olent Association, No 3, of this city, at
Woodsdale Island, had most terrible
and deplorable ending. Two young
girls full OF life and happiness, met a
death most unexpected and tragic.
Their bodies were carried away by the
waves of the Big Miami, and they sleep
the last sleep upon the cold bosom of
the waters. Katie Clark, Alice Larew
and Lizzie Tephundfeld, laundry girls,
employed at Mund's hotel, together
with John Bohan, in the evening were
out slIiff riding. Approaching too near
the falls, the sliiff became unmanage-
able and the frail craft went over and
the Clark and Larew girls were
drowned. Bohan and Miss Tenhundfeld
succeeded in reaching shore.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
OH, INDEED.
Deeming Convinced That He Committed
Murder, But Says He Remembers Moth
II

Deeming Convinced That He Committed
Murder, But Says He Remembers Moth
ing of 1t.
MELBOURNE, May 6.--Deeming, the
wife murderer, has become very much
downcast during the past twenty-four
hours. He has abandoned all attempts
at cheerfulness, and appears to place
but little reliance in an appeal to the
judicial committee of the privy council
averting the fate in store for him. He
admits that he is now partly convinced
that he committed the murder, but still
insists that he does not remember any
of the incidents that led to the killing
or of the killing itself. He expresses
no regret and makes none of the usual
professions of repentance. He declines
to see the Jail chaplain or any
other clergyman. The biography
which Dceming is writing deals at
length with the killing of Mrs. Deem
ing and the four children at Rainfall.
The governor of the Jail, who has seen
the manuscript, Essays that the story is
written in an incoherent way. 1t is
probable that after Deeming is executed
experts will be allowed TO examine his
brain in order to determine the question
of his sanity.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
HE LOVED HER,

But She Was Not an Advocate of Rcciproc-
ity, and the Rich Lawyer Goes Crazy.
WTLKEsBARRE, Pa, May 9.-The queer
antics of wealthy Iowa lawyer are
puzzling the police. and detectives of
this city. Miss Ethel johnson, daughter
of EX-County Treasurer Johnson, resides
with her mother in a fashionable part
of the city. A year ago she went to
Iowa, where she met the wealthy lawyer
inquestion. Iowain proposed marriage,
but was rejected. Miss johnson re-
turned home in due time. Since then she
has been subjected 10 all kinds of petty
annoyances. The western lawyer came
to Will1esbarre, wrote anonymous let
ters to the lady and disguised as a
woman followed her on the street. Fri
day evening, while Miss johnson was
alone in her house, the lawyer, dis
g1ised as female book agent, at
tempted to assassinate her. Her
screams brought assistance, but the
man escaped. The whole city is worked
up over the affair Sunday night the
johnson family offered $500 reward for
the mans capture.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
MEXICAN FOURTH OF JULY.
Maximilian's Downfall Celebrated All
Over the Mexican Republic.

Maxlmilian's Downfall Celebrated All
Over the Mexican Republic.
CITY OF MEXICO, May Con Thurs
day twenty-nine years ago the French
troops of Napoleon Ill, who were
marching to Mexico City, were met at
Puebla, about 200 miles from the capi-
tai, and routed. The French wanted to
establish u monarchy and keep Maxi
milan on the throne, but through this
victory the Mexicans regained their
liberty. The day was celebrated
with patriotic demonstrations in
every town and hamlet from the Pacific
to the Gulf and the Rio Grande to
Guatemala The greatest demonstra.
tion was in this city, where OO00
troops were reviewed by the president
and his cabinet, In the afternoon
scores of patriotic meetings were held,
and there were flags, fireworks, speeches
and cannonading, which, added to the
throng of clad and unclad humanity,
made the City of Mexico one of the
greatest sights in the world.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
AR,tten Bridge GIVES Way.

SHEFFIELD, Ala, May AT $50 Fri
day morning the first span of the
Memphis e Charleston railroad bridge,
at Florence, Ala, collapsed precipita-
ting one engine and four loaded freight
cars into the Tennessee river The
bridge has long been condemned as a
death trap. The names of the injured
are Brakeman Jack Hamlet, leg and
arm broken; Engineer Tom Clemin,
badly bruised and scratched; Frank
James, colored, hurt internally.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Prics of Salt Reduced .

SAGINAW, Mich, May 7.-The Michi.
gan Salt Co. has reduced the price OF
salt 10 cents barrel at all western
agencies, including Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Louis, This cut is to meet New
York and Ohio competition. The cut
brings the price at Chicago to 70 cents,
which, with 20 cent freight rate from
Saginaw valley, will make the product
not less than so cents barrel to manu-,
facturers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
They Want Blaine.

PocATELLo, Ida, May 1.-THE state
republican convention elected six dele.
gates to the Minneapolis convention.
Ex-senator w. j. Mcconnell was elected
chairman. The convention was
dominated by two leading ideas; Free
and unlimited coinage of silver and
James G. Blaine as the candidate of the
party for president.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Kentucky Gets the Usufruct,

MooRE's HILL, Ind, May 5.-Horss
thieves have been making wholesale
raids in the northern part of Dearborn
county. Pursuit has proved always
fruitless. The stolen animals have each
time been traced to the Ohio and there
the track has been lost. 1t is evident
that the booty is being run into Ken
tucky Many farmers are sleeping in
their barns. They are arme,. The
next attempt of the thieves will be met
with fatal results.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Intended for the oountrr,a aond

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May THE United
States government is securing immi-
grant statistics with the view of
amending the present law. 1t is pro-
posed to follow the immigrant from the
time of leaving Ellis island to ascertain
whether he become a good citizen or
lands in prison or the poor house. The
inspectors have been instructed to Sc
cure all data possible at the earliest
moment and forward to Washington for
presentation to congress-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
One Lad Kills Another.

AKRON, O., May 6.-AubriclS LeClair,
aged 10, was arrested Thursday morn
ing for murder During the noon hour,
Wednesday, LeClair became involved in
fight with Fred Russell, lad of his
own age. Both were employees of the
Whitman & Barnes, Manufacturing Co.
LeClair, who was getting the worst OF
the fight picked up an iron rod und
threw it at Russell, striking him on the
head. Russell died Wednesday night.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Youngest Lteuteuant IN th. Armv.

BERLIN, May THE German em-
peror's oldest son, the Crown Prince
Frederick William, was 10 years old
Friday, and in accordance with the long
established custom, became "the young
est lieutenant in the army" The regi-
ment to which he was assigned was the
First Regiment of the Guards.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Higher Than Ever Before and R,s,ng

GREENvHLE, Miss, May THE Mis-
sissippi river passed the high-water
mark Of 1891 Thursday, and the high
water mark of 1890 was reached Friday
morning, and Friday might the guage
reads 431G feet, Il half-tenth higher than
any previous record, and is still rising
at the rate of half-tenth in twenty
four hours.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Tws chlldren oremated.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 6.-News
has just reached here of the destruction
of Frank Brumfeld's house by fire, in
Harts Creek district, Lincoln county,
Sunday night, and the burning to death
OF two children, eight or ten years old,
one his own child, and the other a child
OF his brother, Jenkins, who was spend.
ing the night with his family.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
singular Ifeak OF LIehtnIpr.

BRAZIL. Ind, May 7.-During a heavy
electrical storm lightning flashed down
the chimney at John Botin's residence,
a few miles south of here, and struck
the bed in which Mr.. Botin's grand
daughter, Miss Lucy Moore, lay. The
bed was literally torn to pieces, but the
Young girl was unharmed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

EFFINGHAM, ILL.,, May 0.--The Effing.
ham Democrat was excluded from the
mails by Postmaster Lacy because il
contained a report of Catholic fair
held here last week, in which various
prizes were awarded by vote, the
postmaster claiming that the articles
containing the report is violation of
the anti-lottery law The action of the
postmaster has created quite u sensa-
ton here.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

Troy, N. Y, May 7.-The committee
OF the Grand Orange lodge of the state
has drafted resolutions denouncing the
action of the Troy school board dis
missing twenty-one Protestant school
teachers and appointing twenty Ro-
man Catholic and one Jewess in their
places
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Desmtng's story of Crime.

MELBOURNE, May 5.-Deeming is still
engaged on his autobiography, which
is expected to contain a full confession
vi his various crimes. He says he will
leave the manuscript to Miss Rounse-
veil, who, he hopes, will derive some
profit from it's sale to compensate her
for the trouble he may have caused her.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

CIucAdo, May .7.-The annual meet
ing of he American Sunday School
union fl the election of managers, and
for the transaction of such business as
may be brought before the meeting,
will be held at 1922 Chestnut street,
Philad alpha, Iesday afternoon, May
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
N.pped By Jack FROST.

EVANSVILLE, O., May 0.-The ther-
mometer dropped to 80 degrees in this
region Saturday night, and owing to
the heavy frost grave apprehensions are
felt for the safety of the fruit crop,
which up to this time has made most
promising showing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
a MIllinn DnIlnr EIrn.

New YORK, May THE whole block
bounded by Fifthave and East river,
between Forty-dfth and Forty-sixth
streets and occupied by Schwarzchild q
Sulzberger, the extensive meat dealers,
was almost totally destroyed by fire
which started at 9:3O o'clock Friday
morning. Loss, 81 900, 900.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
John Sherman Would Accent,

Albany, N. Y, May GA special tc
the Albany Journal from Washington
states that John Sherman will accept
the republican nomination for president
if rendered him. The Journal declares
for Sherman as the man to unite the re.
publican party and lead it to victory,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

New YORK, May 7.-Lazard Freres
has ordered 81 100000 gold coin, and
Heidelbach, Ickleheimer e. Co. $500, 900
for shipment to Europe Saturday,
Total to go by Saturdays steamer
E2,001, 900.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
wlsoonaln pemoorats.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 7.-Delegates-
atrlarge to Chicago: Senator Villas, Gen
2. y. Bragg, e. @. Wall and John A.
Knight. Instructed for Cleveland
Tariff for revenue only" was the cry.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
PAIGE,S DISGRACE.
He Is Sentenced to Ten Years For Forgery
His Wife and Daughter Bravcly Stand
by Him in His Trouble,

He Is Sentenced to Ten Years For Forgery
His Wife and Daughter Bravcly Stand
by Him in His Trouble.
CLEVELAND, May 7.-Ralph X. Paige,
who less than two months ago was an
honored citizen of Painsville, with tho
business and financial interests of which
he had for years been Unidentified, slept
Friday night under sentence to serve
ten years in the Ohio penitentiary,
People were astounded when it
was announced that the Plainsville
bank, of which Paige was cashier
had failed, and nobody would believe
the rumors which were soon put in cir
culation, to the effect that Paige had
committed forgeries to get money.
When Paige finally gave himself up at
the jail in this city, it was believed he
would be able to clear himself. All
hopes fled, however, when he walked
into court the other day and pleaded
guilty to the charge against him. Judge
Hamilton passed sentence on the pris-
oner Friday. sn
Capt. j. b. Burrows, of Painesville,
made statement to the court review
ing the entire history of the bank. He
SUM otBS hhi tiCcoHiihOudJeU ObneI-
people until he had hopelessly involved
the bank, and then he had turned in all
his own money, leaving his family pen
niless. The judge sentenced Paige to
serve ten years in the penitentiary
The prisoners wife and daughter were
in court, and while he wept bitterly
they restrained their grief, going with
him to the Jail, where private inter
view was had. When Paige was in
court the other day to plead, his wife
and daughter both embraced and kissed
him, and they have stood by him Loyalty
through il all
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

COLUMBUS, Ind, May 5.-Henry Ready,
d colored man, who shot and killed
Fred Ballman, a white citizen, at
Anchorage, KY, Tuesday, was arrested
here Wednesday night and taken back
to Anchorage. He admitted the kill
ing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Sunday Barbering In Kentucky.

FRANKFORT, KY, May THE follow
ing bill was introduced in the Kentucky
house of representatives by Mr.. Me-
Inery, Friday. To prohibit barbering on
Sunday, and to fix as the penalty for
the violation of tue act, fine of from
five to ten dollars r
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

WAsHINGToN, May 6,--Favorahlc re.
ports were ordered by the senate com.
mittee on commerce Thursday on a
house bill authorizing the secretary OF
war to cause Il survey to be made for a
ship canal connecting the waters OF
Lake Erie and the Ohio river
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Cnrolesa nrnr 1ile,.I-

PORTLAND, Ind, May IA clerk in
Whites drug store at Camden sold Mrs
W. G. Forehand oxalic acid for epson
salts by mistake. The lady took tea.
spoonful Of the corrosive poison, and 10
now lying at the point Of death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14

New YORK, May 5.-A report from
Utica says the story is told to the grand
jury there that the bunco man, O'Brien,
was never in Utica; that it was double
from New York who figured in the
US. court proceedings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-14
Fostering cauadinU Industries

TORONTO, Ont, May THE execu-
tive committee of the city council has
adopted motion to exempt from taxa
ton plants, machinery and tools used
in all manufacturing industries within
Toronto for ten years.