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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
THE RECENT COLLISION.
Between the Steamers MattanO and
and Harry Randall.

The blame for the recent collision on the
lower Potomac between the steamers Mat
tano and Harry Randall is officially upon
Capt. NOVEL; Of the Harry Randall The
steamboat inspectors who have been max
iEg an investigation have reported their
findings to Supervising Inspector General
Dumont as follows: I'VE have the honor to
report that We commenced November
16 and concluded November %, 1898,
at Washington, d. c., the investiSa-
ton of the case of collision that occurred
ton of the case of collision that occurred
November S, 1893. in Matawoman creek, a
tributary of the Potomac river, between
the steamers Harry Randall and Mattano
respectively. Twelve witnesses were ex-
amined on the case, seven on the part of
the steamer Harry Randall and five on the
part of the steamer Mattano, from which
the following facts were obtained:
The Facts Obtained.
collision. The Mattano then being in the
Harry Randall entered Matawoman Creek
for the purpose of making their usual land
ing. The Harry Randall was about seventy
or eighty feet astern of the steamer Mat
tano and about point on her starboard
quarter. The Harry Randall came up
astern of the Mattano without blowing any
signal from her steam whistle until she was
abeam. and within a distance of fifty or
sixty feet from the Mattano on the star
board side. She then blew one blast of a
steam whistle which was Immediately an
swere1 by the Mattano. The captain of
the Mattano stopped and reversed mis- en-
gines at once in order to avoid a serious
collision, the Mattano then being in the
suction Of the steamer Harry Randall
would not ancwer her helm and was drawn
into the Harry Randalrs port side, dam
aging the Mattano considerably.
Capt. NOVEL; Suspended.
1--WE are of the opinion from the evidence
taken in the case that Capt. VIM. D. No
well, master and pilot in charge of the
steamer Harry Randall was at fault in at
tempting to pass the steamer Mattano in
narrow channel without giving the
steamer ahead the proper signal when
astern of her. and under no circumstances
should he have attempted to pass the
steamer until such time when they reach
ed point where it was safe to do so.
I'VE hereby suspend the license of VIM
ID. NOVEL; master and pilot of steam
vessels for period of twenty days from
date, for reckless navigation on the occa-
sion of the collision above stated" The re-
port is signed by Inspectors Cooper and
White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
A TOWN THREATENED
With Destruction by Fire, the Result
of Collision between Freight Trains

WHITE HAVEN, Pa, Dec. 2.-Early this
morning two freight trains collided on the
Lehigh Valley road in the heart of town.
Fire followed, burning the cars. and, IL In
thought. at least three men are burned to
death. The flames communicated to the
Ruhnke Hotel. and one of the worst con-
iagrations which has visited here in many
years took place. The trains Were manned
by non-union men. and no one knows them
here.
The wreck was deserted for the time, and
all energies directed TO saving the hotel
guests. This, it is believed, was accom-
plished. The fury Of the flames could not
be checked, and T. W. Ricker's store was
next burning fiercely. From there the fire
spread to the large livery stable owned by
Edward Cramer of Easton. For a time IL
looked as If the town was doomed, but q
fortunate change in the wind gave the
nremen an advantage and the flames were
then gotten under control. The total loss
by fire viii reach $4,000. Both tracks are
torn up and traffic cannot be resumed be-
fore noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
An Army AppOin TIM ent.

Lieut.. ]. E. Sawyer, fifth artillery. who
was yesterday appointed to the last vacan-
cy in the list of captains in the quarter
masters department Of the army, was
born in Washington, d. c.. and was ap-
pointed to the army from New Jersey in
1867 without passing through the Military
Academy. He served seven years as Sec
ond lieutenant and nineteen years a first
lieutenant Capt. Sawyer Is Ieputed to be
wealthy. He is now stationed with his
regiment at the Preside of San Francisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
AN ICY COATING.
Somebody Washed the Capitol Today
With Curious Results.


The north wing of the Capitol building
looked like the ice palace of st. Petersburg
this morning. Early in the morning. while
the thermometer was still suffering from
the knock-down blow given it by the north
west wind last night. somebody conceived
the idea of washing of the outside OF the
building. A fire engine was sent for and
walls and porticos were thoroughly drench-
ed. OF course the water froze as it fell. and
the walls and steps were soon covered with
a nice coating of ice. The water ran down
and covered the terraces and approaches
to the building with ice also and the whole
place resembled skating rink. 1t was
necessary to sprinkle sawdust around the
approaches. and with the slush, sawdust
and water the north front was in a pretty
State of mess. Navigation was difficult
and several Senators, after vainly attempt
ing to make port on different tacks, were
finally compelled to stand away for the
central entrance. where the channel was
clearer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
THE ITALIAN CABINET.
There Must be Reforms in the Army
Pledged.
THE PURPOSE OF SIGNOR ZANARDELLL
A Reduction in the Navy Budget
is Demanded.
RECAUTIONS ADOPTED;
HE PURPOSE OF SIGNOR ZANARDELLL
P RECA UTIONS ADOPTED:
ITALIAN ARMY REFORMS
Made as n Condition by signor Zanar.
delIi I'm Forming "A Cabinet.

ROME, Dec. 2.-King Humbert has had q
lengthy conference with Generals Cosenz.
Riccotti and Primerano on the subject OF
army reforms. Signor Zanardelli. president
OF the chamber Of deputies. who is trying
TO form a cabinet, imposes as a condition
OF his acceptance Of the premiership that
the military budget be reduced $4,000 OOO
lire and the naval budget 100000 lire
Extra police measures have been taken to
guard against disturbances at the reopen
ing Of the chamber of deputies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Medals of Honor.

The Secretary Of War has awarded bronze
medals of honor to ex-senator F. E. War
rem of Wyoming, Capt. H. T. Johns Of this
city, and Liedt. J. n. Brooks of Iowa for
distinguished gallantry in action at Port
Hudson. La. May q, 1863" These gentle
men were all members of company c, forty
ninth Massachusetts volunteers, which had
the POST of honor in the forlorn hope on
that occasion, at which assault they lost
two-hfths of their number in the brief
space of ten minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
This Is CurfOua.

The Navy Department has been COM
PEELED to advertise in the Want" column
to supply vacancies at the Washington
navy yard, caused by the recent dismissal
of two engine fire tenders on account of
frequent intoxication on duty. There are
no applications on file for this class of
position and the department has been
obliged to resort to public advertisement, a
course almost altogether unprecedented in
the matter of filling public office The va
cant places pay S2.24 a day and are not
subject to civil service examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Fourth-CIass Postmasters.

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was sc. OF this
number - were 10 fill vacancies caused by
death and designations and the remainder
by removals. The Virginia appointments
were: Ramsey, Z. L. Hurd. vice Lucy c.
Brown, resigned; Roark. w. p. Phillips.
vice S Rosenberg. resigned The Maryland
appointments We're: Deals Island. y. w.
Webster. vice W. T. Evans, removed:
Mitchellville, w. r. Wickam, vice w. r.
Smith, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Personal Mention.

Attorney General Obey has returned
from flying visit to Boston.
Assistant Secretary Wike has returned
from Illinois and resumed his duties at
the Treasury Department.
Commodore Ramsay. chief OF the bureau
of navigation, is confined to his house with
a severe cold and Commander Cook u In
charge of the work OF the bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02

John B. Foote of New York, promoted
from class Sl,OOO to class one, adjutant
generals office; Edgar w. Crawford of
kentucky, promoted from class $1,000 to
class |, adjutant generals office: Robert
A. Smith of Connecticut, promoted from
copyist $500 to class $1,000, record and
pension office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02

Word comes from San Francisco that the
U. S. S. Mohican. late flagship of the Ber-
ing sea fleet, is being put in condition at
Mare Island for cruise to Honolulu to
relieve the u. s. s. Adams, which is said
to be in need of repairs and is going to
Mare Island for that purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Naval Orders,

Ensign r. E. Coontz has been ordered to
the Michigan; Assistant Engineer Kenneth
McAlpine, to examination for promotion !;
Ensign Creighton Churchill has been de-
tached from the Michigan and ordered to
duty in the office of naval intelligence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Died in PhiladeIphia.

Francis NJ Dougherty, secretary of the
commissioners of Fairmount Park died at
his home in Philadelphia yesterday. Mr..
Dougherty was formerly a clerk in the War
Department, and was well known In this
cif
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
His Assignment.

Maj. w. c. Hall, recently appointed as
sistant adjutant general has reported at
the War Department for duty and has
been assigned to Col. Corbins division Of
the adjutant generals office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
MANY Deurees ReIo- w..

ST. PAUL, Dec. 2.-The weather in St
Paul and the rest Of Minnesota yesterday
was all the way from - To 3s degrees be-
low zero. In Manitoba the thermometer is
"a degrees below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Naval MOyements,

The Navy Department is Informed of the
arrival of the flag ship Chicago at Nice to-
day. and the departure of the flagship
Baltimore from Colombo, Ceylon, yesterday
for Singapore, India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
The Earl of Warwick Dead.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The Earl Of Warwick
died today at his seat, Warwick Castle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
The will of the late

The will of the late NJ A. MCGOWAN filed
yesterday, leaves his estate to his wife.
At 4:30 O'Clock this mcrI ing a fire took
place at the Hope and Help Mission, No.
go Fl street northwest, owned by A. Eb-
erly. 1t was caused by q defective flue and
the damage was about $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
An Appointment.

Mr. Frederick Ely Of this city has been
appointed engravers apprentice in the hy-
geographic office. Navy Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
The Hawaiian ouestiop

The Hawaiian question is going to be
matter OF very great interest in both
houses Of Congress. but 1t is not certain
yet when or how it will come up for con-
fideration- The Question will doubtless be
taken up by the committee on foreign re-
lauons in the Senate almost Immediately
and the committee on foreign affairs of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
The Appropriation Bills.

The appropriations committee is now at
work. and it is their expectation that they
will have one or two bills ready to report
during the first week Of the session Nearly
every appropriation bill reported from the
appropriations committee will show very
heavy cut. and there may be considerable
ngnting over these bills when they get into
the House Mr- Springer expects TO be able
10 report general financial bill which he
mas been 1'orkinS on, very soon after Con-
gress meets; and bill to repeal the state
Sank tax viii also be reported early from
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
Is 1t Not Curious.

Mexico is a bi.metallic country
and Il large proportion of her cur
rency Is silver.
Strange as it may sound, she pre-
sistently refuses to bow down to or
worship the golden calf set up by
old England and turned loose in
American pastures by the gold
bugs of Wall street.
According to all calculations of
the said goId-bugs she should now
he groaning under an unbeara BILE
burden of deprecated silver coin
orsdishonest dollars.
But Mexico, with her habitual
and proverbial perverseness, re-
fuses to groan. In fact she seems
to be passing through an era of un-
precidented financial prosperity,
and is having good times while
the worshipers at the shrine of the
yellow god are struggling to keep
the people outiof the poor house.
Is there no sense in statesman.
ship? Are all the the theories and
assertions of our financiers to be
knocked silly by the greasers? If
silver don't financially damn the
French and Mexicans why should
we fear?
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
"TOryism and JacksOnism."

Under the above head that
staunch Democratic organ, The St.
Louis Republic discusses the sys-
tenn of Mugwumpery and the idea
of keeping persons in place who
are politically opposed to the ad-
ministration. 1t is useless to say
that it hits the nail squarely on the
head and drives it home.
"Senator Frye, in speaking on
the Hawaiian resolutions the 9TH
er day, made the significant state
ment that he was in possession of
information relating to the work
of the State Department which has
never been officially communicat-
ed to Congress. The Maine Sena-
tor refused to indicate the source
of his authority, but asserted its
entire reliability, The fact that
the Senator based his entire ar
raignment of the administration
upon the information in his posses
sion is evidence enough that he
was entirely satisfied with it. The
conclusion is forced by such an ac-
acknowledgement that there are Re-
publicans in the State Department
who are serving as spies for their
party masters. No other conclu-
sion is possible under the circum-
stances and no other will be as
satisfactory to Democrats who have
steadily resisted the mugwump
idea in politics. If this conclusion
is accepted ut the White House it
may effect what neither arguments
or threats have been able to ac-
complish. 1t was such condition
of government as this; the prosti.
tuition of official trusts to party
uses; the betrayal of confidence to
meet the ends of politics and poll
ticians, and the creation Of an Of
fetal bureaucracy which held it.
self as superior to the people as il
did to their trusts, which forced
Andrew Jackson to drive out OF
Government Offices the Federalists
who had filed them during the
first generation OF governm ent in
this country. An official class is
always in opp osition to any party
representing popular rights and
interests. Jackson's expulsion OF
the Tories made him not only the
idol of his party but of the country
for the popular feeling is always
opposed to officialism and resents
its efforts at Importance and strain
ing after authority. If Toryism is
to come back into official life there
will doubtless be another Jackson
in the Democratic party to meet
it,"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
Salt Creek.

News is' scarce. so are hogs.
Elmer Dawson, who is teaching
East Pike Run school, was com.
PEELED to stop school last week on
account of his i'll health.
The Salt Greek Valley Turn Pike
Co. have repaired their pike and
are now resuming toll. .
F.. Il. Davis is erecting a new
barn on his premises on Salt Creek
William Peters is making pre-.
prations to move to Kingston, 20.
in the near future.
F. B. Johnston is on the sick list
at this writing.
A great deal of hickory timber
is being cut in this locality and
hauled to the Laurelville spoke
factory. We hear many complaints
of the low prices paid.
William Peters had $55 stolen
from him last week. The theft
seems to be enveloped in mystery
Billy O'Kennedy is still maste,
of Nanny yet.
r. M. Johnston has rented Di-
ana Haynes farm on Salt Greek
and will engage in farming for a
livelihood. REPORTER
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

THOSE of our protectionist friends
who would set England down as n
commercial enemy of the United
Statee will be grieyed 10 know
that OF the $26, 100000 worth Of cat
tie exported last year, England
took $25. .0QO, 900 worth; Of beef pro.
duets of all kinds our exports were
t9S,OOl,OiNI, Of which England took
W, ,ttIo, 900; Of $s4, 4,OoO,OOO Of pork
exports England took $4,000, 900.
Like proportions are shown in all
AllHr expnrts. Now # England
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
THE OHIO DEMOCRAT SATURDAY DEC. a. 1903
Gibisonville,

Mr.. Will Moore, our city mer.
chant, made business trip to Col
umbus last week and laid In a new
supply of goods for the holidays.
There will be an entertainment
at the M. +. church New Years
eve at our place. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Our TIP. board of education met
in regular session last Monday.
We noticed in last weeks issue
of your paper that the shooting
scrape which occurred on Big Pine
last week was credited to Laurel
Up. Now Mr.. Editor we acknow.
ledge that Laurel is pretty tough
but do no saddle all the meanness
that occurs in the West end on US,
for the facts in the case Is this
The affair in the arst place did moi
occur within two miles of our TIP
but occurred in Benton; in the Sec
ond place neither of the parties be-
long to us but live and have pro
perty in Benton, the toughest Up
in the county. We write this in
order to show you and all the world
in general that we are at least hal
civilized and are not as tough al
might be supposed.
Winter is here in reality.
II. No.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS
Over b. & o. Southwestern
Railway.

For the Christmas Holidays this
line offers a rate of one and one
third fare for the rouud trip be-
tween all stations on its lines, from
the Mississippi River on the west,
to Parllersburg and Pittsburg, cast
and over all Of the principal con-
Meeting lines. These tickets will
he on sale December 23d, 24th. 25th
30th, and 3lst, 1898, and January !,
1894: good returning until January
I'd. Ask your ticket agent for full
particulars, rates and time tables.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

The Best Plaster.-Dampen a
piece of flannel with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and bind it on over the
seat of pain. 1t is better than any
plaster. When the lungs are sore
such an application on the chest
and another on the back, between
the shoulder blades, will often
prevent pneumonia. There is moth
ing 80 good for a lame back or a
pain in the side. A sore throat
can nearly always be cured in one
night by applying flannel band.
age dampened with Pain Balm. SO
cent bottles for sale by F. Harring.
ton.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

should stop buying these products
where would we be? And yet the
treatment of England as COM
mercial enemy of the Protection
lists of the United States has forced
England into developing the agri.
culture of India with the result
that india's pauper production OF
wheat makes the price for Ameri.
can wheat in the English markets,
and this is why wheat is now 90
cents bushel.-,SteubenDille Ga
zette.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

English SPAWN Liniment re.
moves all hard, soft or calloused
Jumps and blelnishes from horses,
blood spavins, curbs, splint.
Sweeney, ring-bone, stiles, sprains
all swollen thrOats, coughs, etc,
ave $50 by use of one bOttle. War.
ranted the most wonderful blemish
cure ever known. Sold by +. Har-
'rington, Druggist, Logan, o
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23
Relief In Six Hours.


Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved In six hours by
the "New Great South American
Kidney Cure" This new remedy
is great surprise on account Of
its exceeding promptDess In re-
lieving pain In the bladder, kid
neys, back and every part Of the
urinary passages In male or female.
It'relieves retention Of water and
pain in passing II almost imInedi-
ately. II you want quick relief
and cure this Is your remedy.
Sold by F. Harrington, Druggist,
Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

The December issue of the De.
lineator is called the Christmas
Number, and is rich in material
pertaining to the holiday season.
The styles for the month are ex-
ceptionally handsome and appro-
pirate, and the younger, members
of the family receive special atten-
tion in an illustrated article en-
titled Party Dresses for Misses and
Girls. In addition to this special
matter there are articles on many
popular subjects. Address orders to
The BUTTERICK PUBLIRHING Go.
40 East Fourteenth Street, N. Y,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

EDGAR M. JOHNSON, formerly a
leading lawyer of Cincinnati, and
the Ohio Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor in 1881, but
for some years member of the
law firm of Hoadly, Lauterbach &
johnson, of New York city, died a
few days ago. 3
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

BOSTON! Have you heard from
Boston? Boston on the l2th of
December elected Mayor Nathan
Matthews, Jr., the Democratic can.
didate for Mayor to serve for the
fourth term by plurality of 5,0O1
over Thomas A. Hart, and ex Re
publican Mayor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

SENATOR SHERMAN made he
Oric fight against the Trusts ? and
they all aourished under his treat
ment. Now he announces that he
will oppose the passage of the Viii.
son tariff bill. Of course nothing
else was expected of Senator Sher-
man.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

Are your children subject to
Group? If SO, you should never be
without a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. It is a certain
cure for Group, and has never been
known to fail. 1t is the sole reli.
ance with thousands of mothers
who have croupy children and new
er disapp0ints them. There is no
danger In giving this Remedy in
large and frequent doses, as it con-
tains nothing injurious. so cent
bottles for sale by F. Harrington.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

P1TTsBURG coal is being sold in
Columbus for 1925 per ton, while
Hooking coal, which is mined
go miles from Columbus, is sold at
$3.50 per ton.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

rheumatism cured in a day.
"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and myster.
ious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately dis.
appears. The first dose greatly
benefits, rs cts. Sold by F. Har.
rington, druggist, Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

ALL the collieries of the Lehigh
(Pa.( Valley Coal company, and all
the individual collieries tributary
to the Lehigh Valley railroad, have
resumed operations on full time.
This will give employment to
thousands. s,ttE
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

The Akron Iron Company has
made an assignment. The assign
ment of G. Aultman & Co., Of Can
ton, appears to have necessitated
this assignment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

THE Diamond Plate Glass Works
at Kokomo, Indiana, employing
800 men, have resumed work, af-
ter having been shut down seven
months.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

AT the special election for May.
or of Chicago held last Wednesday.
Hon. John P. Hopkins, Democrat,
was elected. His majority was
l,141 over Swift, Republican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

YOUNGSTOWN will issue 100000
i'm bonds to be used in improving
Mill Creek Park. The object of
the improvement is to give en-
ployment to the many unemploy-
ed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-23

WASHINGTON HEsING, the edi-
tor of the leading German paper
of that city, has been appointe d
and confirmed as Post Master OF
Chicago.