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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Enforcing the o,enLaw.

New YORK, Dec 9.-The war of the
New York mercantile exchange against
the illegal sale of oleomargarine con-
tinues to wage without mercy. During
the past two months nearly hundred
cases have been successfully prosecuted
and one-half that lumber are still
waiting judicial termination.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Big Fire at wheeling. W. Va.

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec Fire
bugs are abroad in this city. Five in.
cendiary fires were started on the
south side during the past week. Early
Wednesday morning the big stables OF
the Schmulbach Brewing Co. were
burned, together with a large amount
of supplies and number of horses
The loss is over $40, 0,OOO
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Exposition Go. Sued for Damages.

ALLIANCE, O., Dec. S.-The Morgan
Engineering Co., of Alliance, has sued
the Columbian Exposition Co. for s25-,
900 damages for failure to supply suf.
ficient power for the running of their
overhead travelling cranes in machinery
hall during the fair, and injury to the
machinery by reason of snow and rain
coming through the roof.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Applies for Alimony,

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 7.-Mrs. Maria
White Steele, the wife of prominent
young lawyer, applied to the courts for
alimony Wednesday. The defendant is
Thomas f. Steele, who is related to tho
Sherman and Ewing families Mrs.
Steele charges the most aggrayating
i'll treatment and neglect, and says that
Steele's conduct prccludes the possibil-
ity Of their living together again.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
French Troops.

NICE, Dec. SIT is denied that there
is any truth in the rumors originating
in Italy that French troops are being
masscd upon the French-Alpine front.
ier, and that the movements which
gave rise to the report were merely in
connection with the raising of de.
pleted regiments to their normal effec-
tive force.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
R.haux,n,u cap,tal cap.uraa

PARIS, Dec s.-Gen. Dodds, the COM
mander OF the French forces in IDAHO.
mey, has tclegraphed to the ministry ot
marine that King Behanzin, who fled
after his defeat and the capture OF his
capital by the French troops, has bsen
abandoned by his warriors. lie il
destitute and Gen Dodd says his cap.
ture Is assured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Miuers' str,ks to Be Investigated.

PARIS, Dec. S.-In the chamber OF
deputies Thursday M. Basty moved
that committee of forty-four be ap.
pointed to examine into the recent
strike of coal miners. The chamber
fixed Monday as the day for the discus.
sion of the motion. 1t is expected
that Monday will be field day for the
socialists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
An oactal Denial,

PARIS, Dec. IAN official communi-
cation is made public denying treaty
being signed with Great Britain re-
'pecting Buffer state, between French
and British possessions in Asia. The
communication states that negotis-
lions for treaty are still in progress.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16

HUBBARD, o.. Dec. - William
Saunders and Michael Mahan, employ.
ed at the Andrews Hitchcock mill,
dropped dead by inhaling gas from the
blast furnace. Saunders leaves a wife
and Mahan wife and five children.
The men were about 40 years old
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
American Arrested In Mex,co,

Ell PAso, Tex, Dec. Tuesday
morning the circulator of the Mercury
was arrested in Juarez for leaving his
paper on the Mexican side of the river.
The FL Paso Times has also been barred
from Mexican territory. The papers
were prosecuted for printing obnoxious
articles on the revolution.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Heroic Treatment.

WAYNEsvn.LE, o., Dec Fully one.
half out Of $50 pupils of the Waynes.
vile school, are so sick from the effects
of vaccination that school has been sus.
pended. Their arms are very sore, and
badly swollen. Some are broken out
all over, Notwithstanding the fact that
pure virus was used.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
st. Louis Man Pals Dead in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Jamcs B. Sheldon,
of St Louis, connected with the Coluni.
bian Underground Electric Traction
Co. of that city, fell dead some time
after midnight in front of the ladies'
entrance to the Grand Pacific hotel on
Jackson street His body was found
about o'clock Saturday morning.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16

CENrERyn.LE, Ind. Dec. z.--Tayios
McCouaha. a wealthy farmer Of this
sicinity, who tisappeared very mystic.
'iously last February, has returned. hut
vill giye no account OF his absenca ~
llS frjends & s \
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Threats OF rramp,.

TUscoN, Ariz, Dec 0--The order Of
the Southern Pacific railway that no
tranps will he allowed 10 ride on
freight trains may result in bloodshed.
There are 1s5 tramps camped ut Lords
burg, who threaten TO derail passenger
trains II the order is enforced.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
1itanies for Joan Of Arc Forbidden,

ROME, Dec S-The congregation OF
rites have forbidden the recital of the
so-called litanies in honor of Joan OF
Arc. The cardinal charged with pre-.
liminary process for Identification OF
Joan declares that such fanciful devo.
tions will not only delay their task but
will be injurious to healthy piety. Per.
sonal veneration of Joan's memory is
optional
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Burglars Loot a stora.

PoMERoY, O., Dec 0.-Burglars en-.
tered j. N Rathburn & Sons store, at
Rutland, and stole about $500 worth OF
merchandise, including 1s watches.
The safe was blown open but they got
nothing from it. There is no clew
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
purglars Must Auswer For Murue,

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Peter Prraty died
Saturday from injuries received at the
time his father, . city employe. was
xilled and his sister wounded by BURG
lars, who raided the Erunty home ON
November is. Tho supposed murder
lys are in custody. /.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Swedish EmIgrants WIN Not suffer.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. S.-The interior
department. has been advised that the
swedish government has issued an or
der to Scandinavian steamship COM
panies that II any Swedes are refused
entrance into the United States the
steamship companies shall refund the
passage money, pay the return journey
of the emigrant to the mother country,
and provide him with food and care for
bis effects
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16

WAsBINaToN, Dec. 0.-The Chilian.
American claims commission has filed
a claim against the United States for
1925, 763 for the seizure OF the steamer
Itata during the Chilian war.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Actor Thorne Dying.

SAN FRAscIso, Cal, Dec. 9.--Charles
Robert Thorne. the veteran actor, is
lying at his home in this city. lIe is SO
years of age, and the father of Charles
Thorne, who died about ten years ago
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Resigns His Seat.

LONDON, Dec. s.-Right Hon. Sir
William Thackeray Marriott, unionist,
NJ. Z. for brighton, has resigned his
seat in the house of commons.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
a Bishops conssoration oppou.a.

SpRIxoyIELp, ILL.,. Dec. s.-l'he stands
Ing committee Of the diocese Of SPRING
held Epispocal church has refused ~
consent TO the conservation Of Rev A.
G. 4, iIuil, tishop,eleet Of tbe dioesse
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
A child's Awful Death.

NEWCASTLE, Ky. Dec 7.-The 6-ycar-
old child of u. 4. brennan fell into a
kettle of boiling water, and was scald-
ed to death before help arrived
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Ths oholers & cons t,uopl,.

LoHDoN. Dec liza dispstch Il, the
Standard from Athens says; Cholsra
sas assumed dangerous proportions q
,opstsh htinopla The Greel rosldenta
!ssss : = q. eeEp|s 8 e eItl y Z q 8 4 d
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16

Nothing can be clearer than that's
person OF sound and disposing mind
and memory has right to bequcath
his property as he sees At Every man
and every woman who owns a little
property wants to know, once for all,
whether after he or she Is gone, some
court is going to aid some one who for
good and sufficient reasons was not
mentioned in the will to break it and
get possession of property to which he
has not the slightest claim. There has
been SO much of this sort of thing Of
late that many men of property have
hesitated, and even refused, to make
will, giving away instead during their
lives what they desired to and leaving
the bulk to be inherited by the heirs
at-law in the way provided when per-
| con dies intestate. This should not be.
A last will and testament is a sacred
document Citizen.
-"I don't understand you," said Mr..
Harlem Heights to Mr.. Uptown Boule-
ward. "What is there about me that
you don't understand" "You have
been down on Mr.. Cortland Street for
tho last ten years, and now you have
consented to his marriage with your
daughter. Isn't that a trifle inconsistr
entP" mot when you know the facta
Just keep quiet until after the wedding
before you accuse me Of letting up on
Cortland Street. He gets my wife for
mother-in law. Texas Siftings
That's All.-Mr Austin (of Texas)
Il don't see that you New Englanders
have much to boast about. Why, .
Negro was burned at the stake in Mas
sachusetts in 1876, as one of your Bos-
ton papers admits. Mr.. Backbay lot
Boston) Then Texas is only ninety.
eight years behind the times, after AL.
Miss Waldo of Boston, do love
Swinburne. His melody is so melodi.
Gus. Miss Lakefront of Chicago-Yes
and do love his odes. They are &c
odious.- Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Prof. Tyndail's Funeral.

LONDON, Dec s.-The funeral Of Prof.
ryndall will take place At Haslsmere.
w. home in Surrey, on Sunday
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
Claims Against the ChIiian Govern

Claims Against the Gillian Government.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II. - Through
Messrs. Johnson and Levy, of Cincin-
natl, attorneys for the heirs of Benja-
min Swift, one of the owners of the
schooner Florida, who was killed and
cremated by Chilian convicts, claim
has been filed against the government
of Chilli for s137, 900. The heirs are res
ldents of Cincinnati and Boston.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-12-16
WANT PROTECTION.

Business Men of Cincinnati Appealing to
Their Congressman to Protect Their In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
P1NNELL TAKEN TO TERRE HAUrE.

He Is Charged with Burglary and Returned
on a CAp3as-His Bondsmen.
Subsequent developments show that
George Pinnell recently fined 500 in the
Police Court for carrying concealed weap-
OBS. is a very bad man and has served
terms in several W estern penitentiaries for
burGlsries committed. After he was fined
In the Police Court. an appeal was taken
and 800 in cash deposited by contractor
Doe. PInnelfs employer. pending the per-
fecting of the appeal bond. The facts be-
ing published in the indianapolis papers
brought to the knowledge OF the Terre
Uaute police the whereabouts of Pinnell,
who was wanted IN that city for burglariz-
Ing large dry goods store several months
ago. Tie Terre Haute police telegraphed
SuperIntendent Colbert to arrest the man
as fugitive. He was arrested by detectives
MoGuf and Thornton. When his case
came up IN Police Court yesterday morn
ing the Terre Haute officers ad not Y ct o.
pesred. and the case was continued until
o'clock IN the afternoon. at that tim9
the officers had not yet arrived, but word
had been received from them that they
would be here on the o'clock train. In
she entime Doe had been released from
liability upon Pinnelrs bond. Superintend-
ent COlbert asked that the prisoner be not
committed upon the oflense of which he
nad been IouilU guilty, Out De turned over
to the Terre Haute authorities.
Prosecutor Wright objected to this be-
carse it did not appear that an indictment
had been returned againsS Prinnell az
Terre Haute. aud under the law his time
would run all the while he was held at
Terre Hante. where there was DO assurance
be would be indicted for the ofense
charged. judge Buskirk ordered BaiIiff
Schwab TO take charge of the prisoner and
Issncd commitment TO the workhouse.
The bailitf wss instructed that If the Terre
Haute officers appeared with q capias is-
sned upon On indictment against
Plnnell he was to be surrendered
to them. and If not he TO be
at once committed 10 the workhouse
The information of the mans character
was such that Superintendent COLDER: de-
tailed Sergeant Mofford to accompany the
bailiff TO insure the safe keeping OF the
prisoner.
Deputy United States Marshal Dwyer
who il also q police detective. came for the
prisoner. and produced u cspias issued
upon On indictment for burglary returned
by the Nigo county grand Jury. aud the
prisoner WAS turned over TO him and taken
back 10 Terre Hsute last night. Pinnell
was released from the Chester. ILL.,. peni-
Tertiary about six months ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
STRUCK A GUSHER.
Ingalls, Turns Up with Gas Well of Remark
able Force-Outside the Belt.

sre interested In the new town of Ingalls,.
twenty-three miles from Indianapolis,
were felicitatiDg themselves yesterday
over the coming of big natural gas gusher
in the center of their town. Gas WAS
struck Friday night. but 1t was not until
o'clock yesterday morning that the well
developed into such gusher. Ii shows
four million cubic feet. daily. capacity.
with pressure of 800 pounds to
the square inch. Ii Is considered
one of the strongest wells in the
section, and assures the Ingells
people of plentiful supply of gas. Con-
tractor Cole insists that il Is the best we'll
he has seen discovered in two years. The
new hotel will be started at Ingalls, next
week and work on several brick factories
and buildings will begin. Six factories
have already been signed for Ingalls,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
THE TROUBLES OF THE wEBBERs.

Judge Harper Takes the Divorce Case Under
Advtsement-A Matter of Nonresidence.
The Weber divorce case was tried in
Room 2 of the Superior Court yesterday
and taken under advisement by Judge
Harper. The escapades of Weber In this
city. where he resided with Carrie Caifee,
who he claimed was his wife, are we'll
known. Afterward his real wife. Minnie
Weber, appeared in the city IN search of
her husband. Weber. learning of her pres
ence. agreed upon a ettlement Q financial
basis and agreed TO turn over TO her property
of the value OF $1,000. Pending the con-
summation of tins agreement he suddenly
departed Tor parts unknown. Returning
In nbout two weeks he was arrested by
Constable Hutton upon n warrant issued
from Justice Habioh's court. Later in the
same day Carrie Catfee was also arrested
upon ~ W arrant from tho same court. Both
gave bond for their appearance. but the
cases never came to trial as the financial
settlement which had been broken OFT by
Webher's sudden disappearance was made,
and Mrs Webhe- had no desire to proceed
with she prosecution.
Webber then tiled suit for divorce on the
ground OF abandon Mrs Webbcr
filed q cro5s-complaint. alleging abandon
ment and failure 10 provide. She aleo
charged Weber with immortality In his re-
lations with Carrie Catfee. The case came
up for trial Yesterday. There was no effort
the part of the plaintiff TO maintain his
case, aud no ATTEMPT made 10 prove the al
legation OF Abandonment. There was an
apparent intent to permit The defendant TO
secure divorce upon her cross-compialnt.
Mira Richardson, one of the defendants
witnesses. testified that Weber had rent
cd and occupied rooms In her house. No.
Loo North New Jersey street. with q wom-
an who he said was his wife. She testi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21

so monotonous to 90 around one side or it
all the time so / varied the route every
trip. One trip would make around the
north side. and returning from dinner
would take the south side. did not notice
the effect of this until recently, when o
friend called my attention to the fact that
my left side had the curve of q lily. Then
l saw that my shoe soles wore ont faster on
the left side. But this COMPOUNDED habit of
making n curve three times day has SO
affected me that when / walk down q
straight sidewalk unconsciously describe
q parabola. Pd make q mighty Door rope
walker just about this time."
+
Two enterprising young men set up in
the undertaking business in one of the
large towns of the gas belt. and as there
was some competition in that particular
business the Young men prepared cards.
geographically neat, and cent them out.
announcing their new enterprise but
singularly enough the cards concluded:
I'VE hope you will give Us an early call"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Old Claims Paid.

The Auditor of State yesterday drew
warrants in favor of the clerk of Marion
county for the payment OF the following
claims against the State which have been
provision for the payment OF winch was
made by the last Legislature: George +.
Davis. $1,000; Curman, Stoddard ct al.
1884. g. ID. z. Erwin. S877.45: Hiram s. Tom
lin, SG41.55; Louis Hollweg Sl9924; Henry
Z. Roney, SS79.42; John Cruise. $500; Ed.
win j. Armstrong. 5000; Stephen X.
Fletcher. 52l9.2S; James RenIhan. $40. The
money was drawn by Deputy Clerk Bus
kirk and will be paid to the claimants
through the clerks Office
The Auditor also drew q warrant for
S. 500. 80 in favor of A. Bruner AZ Co. for
payment of construction of sewers along
the Statehouse and University Park.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21

Henry b. Davis. formerly o resident Of
this city. is an applicant for appointment
as collector of internal revenue for the
Fourth district of Texas. and his friends in
this city are bestirring themselves in his
behalf. A letter has been written TO Presi-
dent Cleveland. aud Thomas Taggart and
other prominent local Democrats will be
asked TO sign a petition for bis appoint
ment. The letter mentions tho fact that
Senator Voorhees, was acquainted with the
annlicanf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
The Murphy League.

The Murphy League. which has been in
existence for about four years. gave its
first social gathering. Friday evening. at
sits hall. on North Alabama street.
There was very large attendance. and
the pleasures provided for the evening
were enjoyed to the uttermost. There was
vocal and instrumental music and plenti-
full supply of ice cream and cake. The en-
tertalDment was SO successful that the
members hope to give similar entertain
ments at intervals during the year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Gravel Bi.i- Rejected

The County Commissioners Yesterday re-
jected ali the bids. over one hundred IN
NUN Der. submitted for the furnishing of
gravel for the repair of the gravel roads.
On some of the roads only one bid had been
submitted, and the commissioners found
upon investigation that the cost under the
plan OF receiving bids would be at least
$4,000 greater than under the old law.
They will prepare new specifications and
ivy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Library FindinnI.,at-

The public library authorities have Is
sued finding list" of the German and
French books in the library. The list is on
o similar plan to the finding list OF English
works heretofore Issued. the names of au.
thors being arranged alphabetically in the
titles of their works in the same order un-
der each name. The names of German au-
thors and works are printed in German.
and those OF French works In French. It
is furnished to patrons of the library at 25
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21

An aged man named Davis. residing at
No. 81 South Tennessee street. was stricken
with paralysis and overcome by the heat
yesterday morning of the corner of Wash.
In gton ana Pennsylvania street. For some
time no was IN precsrious condition aud
officer James Corrigan made several inef-
fectnRl attempts to secure an am Dulance.
Ii finally sent the sick man home in the
care OF officer Jack Manning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Win he n Naval Cadet.

Amongst the few successful candidates
aspiring to cadetships in the navy at the
examination held at the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. last week. was Mr.. William r.
Bannon, son of MIR. George Bannon. of 2O6
Doherty street Young Bannon received
his appointment about six weeks ago,
through Congressman Bynum, anu owing
to the limited time he had to prepare for
the examination. which is q difficult one.
he is deserving of much credit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Diyorce hay

Divorce matters engaged the entire at
tention of the court In Room yesterday.
The petition of Minnie Lsnpbear for di-
voree from Charles Lanphesr was granted.
and the cases of Ellen n. McMurry agsipst
George McMurry. Amanda Weber against
John Lupus and Julia A. Stuart against
William A. Stuart were dismissed for want
OF prosecution. In Room2. MarthaA. STAN
yard. after an experience of three months,
In the relation of wife to Jacob StanYard,
sought relief in emit for divorce. The
case was taken under advisement by Judge
Ha-per
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Before the Cafii.

Hung Wah. the proprietor of q laundry
on Massachusetts avenue. failed to obey an
order from the Board of Health. and was
arrested therefor. In the Police Court
yesterday morning, he was fined 81 and
costs. He paid the fine and was released.
Elias Barnett was fined $50 and costs for
carrying concealed weapons. Erastus b.
Fletcher was held Tor the action of tho
grand jury on o charge of petit larceny.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Receivership Asked for Fence Company.

Recefvership Asked Tor Fence Company.
George L. Sullivan yesterday filed suit
against the Capital City Fence Company.
asking Judgment In the sum OF $3.50. claimed
to be due as wages and attorneys fees and
penalty for ponpayment of the same. He
also alleges that the company is insolvens
and asks for the appointment of q receiver.
The money claimed wages due for
services as solicitor, collector and clerk
from Septem Der. 1891, to the present time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21

fed that Mrs. Weber was not this woman.
The doubtful point upon which the case
was taken under adyisement was as TO
whether Mrs. Weber was entitled to q di-
vorce upon her cross-complaint. she not
having been a resident of the State for the
length of time required of plaintiffs in .
suit for divorce
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
Claims the Firm In InsoIvsnt.

Robert s. Gano has sued William FL.
Smith for $4,000 damages. alleged to have
resulted from Misrepresentation by the
latter in the sale of half interest in the
Carpenter-Smith Company, cigar jobbers
at Cincinnati. Gano alleges that upon the
representations of Smith that the company
was solvent and doing a good business he
purchased half interest in it for the sum
Of S1.6O0. The firm. he alleges. as a matter
Of fact. was insolvent and asks Judgment
for $4,000 damages