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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
BLOCKADE TORN DOWN
BY CROWDS WHO WANTED TO SEE
 

BY CROWDS WHO WANTED no SEE A
 HANGING.
 KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 22.-Four thousand people witnessed the execution of Clarence Cox and John k. Stanley at Maynardville, Union county, this after noon. Their execution was to be private, as required by law, and tho sheriff had erected a stockade for the purpose. About the hour of the execution crowd ran over the guard of fifty men and tore down the stcckade. The execution then took place. Both died of strangulation in eleven min- utes. They made d full confession of their crime, which was one of the ID ost dastardly ever committed in eastern Tennessee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
WILL CONTEST THE ELECTION.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Robert A. Chese- brough, who was the republican candidate for congress in the Twelfth Congressional district at the last electio :, erved notice to- day on Col. G. E.. McCiei.n, who ran on the democratic ticket, that he would con- test the election. He charges wholesale fraud and that men were brought Into the district who voted illegally. Mcclellan declares the charges unf1unded.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE MYSTERY UNRAVELED.

ScoITsBoRo, Dec. 2..-[Special. The preliminary trial of Denuis and Hendricks, charged with killing w. D. Cunningham, was continued today by agreement. Dem his now admits that he killed Cunning ham, but says 1t was in self-defense. Ac- cording to Dennis story, Cunningham was advancing on him with knife and he shot him in the head with pistol from the bed |, where he was pretending to be asleep. After killing hun Dennis says he pulled Cunningham overcoat up over his head and tied rocks in il and carried the body out in the river and sunk it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
GRANrGRIFPIN TO HANG.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dec. 22.--A dis patch to the Times U nion from Gaines vile, Fla, says. Grant Griffin, colored, was sentenced to be hanged to1ay for the murder of William Gibbs, also colored. The murder occurred over game of cards Governor Mitchell will fix the date for Griffin S execution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

ATHENS, Dec. 22.-[Special. l-Dr. " R. McWiliams, n prominent dentist of this place. happened to very pai ai1ful, if not serious, ccldent today. He was work ing in his office over m alcohol lamp, when it exploded and severely wounded his face and hands, especially his left hand. To- night Dr. McWiliams is resting as well ! could 6e expected. The doctors report him not as badly burned as was at first sup
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
HOTEL BURNED.

AN ESQ, GOO BUILDING GOES UP IN FLAMES AT
 FLORENCE.
 FLORENCE, Dec. Especial. 1.-The Lauderdale hotel, valued at $50, ,00o, was de- stroyed by fire at an early hour this morn- ing. The hotel was built in the boom days of 1889 and occupied central location. IL was originally owned by the Railroad and Improvement company, but had been Tn litigation for some time and was not in- Sured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
AN INCENDIARY BLAZE.

Yesterday afternoon at 3:45 bex car loaded with Lay in the Kansas City, Mem pl1is and Birmingham, yards was discovered oni re. An alarm was turned in and tue department arrived in time to extinguish the fire before il bad done any considerable damage. The fire started from the outside of the car, and it is believed the origin was incendiary, as there seems to be no other possi ble way Tor il to have started.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
IT WASN'T A JOKE.
THR.n CHILDREN PLAY "HANaTNa'' AND
 ONE IS DEAD.

ATLANTA. Dec. 22.-A special to the Constitution from Elberton, Ga., says that the children of Isaac D. Brown, who saw public execution recently, were playing at hanging this afternoon. Tom, the 12- year old son, tied one end of rope around his neck and the other end around a limb of tree. Then he jumped from the limb, thinking that his feet would hit the ground, but the rope was too short and he died of strangulation. His brothers and sisters tried 10 save him, but could not.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
NOT ABLE 10 TRAVEL YET.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 22.-Charles A. Nor gan field, the train robber, was to have been taken to Frederick 'burg, Ve. today, but it has been decided to postpone his re- moval for day or 80, as he has not inn proved as rapid as expected. He is still in the hospital and not able to walk. If be is moved it will have to be done with the aid Of crutches or slretcher.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
A SMALL, BLAZE.

At 1920 last night Newbury's barber shop, at 2004 Second avenue, caught on fire from a stove. An alarm of fire was turned in, but before the department arr rived the fire had been extinguished. The damage was very light.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE SULTAN IS HUFFY.

VIENNA, Dec. 22.-It is stated here that the British, French and Russian ministers at Constantinople have refused to make auy change in the instructions given the delegates of the powers mentioned on the committee to investigate the Armenian atrocities. AS a result of their action, the sultan has become strained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
aREAr DAMAGE BY STORM.

ENGLAND, WAL Es AND IRELAND SUFFER
 FROM THE WINDS.
 LONDON. Dec. 22. "A heavy gale prevails all over the south of Engiaud, Wales aud Ireland today aud reports arc pouring in I'll damage on land and water. Two per spas were killed in factory at Preston, county oi Lancaster, by falling walls, and jn Grimsby, county of Lincoln, one person
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
SHOrIN A BOX CAR.

FosToRIA, O., Dec. 22.-Heury Harris of Auburn, Ind., who was so severely shot in a ii yht in Baltimore and Ohio box car two weeks ago, when his two companions were killed, died last night. He had dozeu bullets in his body which had been taken out.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
MRS. w. w. ASTOR DEAD.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Mrs. William Wal dorf Astor died at CIived, the country seat which her husband recently purcnased from the duke of Westminster, today. Mrs. Astor had been ill but short time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., Dec. 22.-Havry Hayward, the alleged chief c,nspirator in the murder of Catherine Gin2, was arr raigued this morning and pleaded not guilty. The case was set for January 2l.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE LIJ(,KY WINNER.

Mir. Jack Thomas YVES the lucky contest ant in the rsff of Mir. Peter houppert's stallion last night at Paul's livery stable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
GOLD SHIPMENT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Today's European steamers took out $2, 100. .0o0 gold, shipped Co. Si, GOO, ,ooo, L,zard Freres s75O, 900, and Hoskier, Wood 6 Co. SS50, ,000.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

The Pains of Rheumatism

According to the best authorities,
originate in morbid condition of the
blood. Tactic acid, caused by the
decomposition of the gelatinous and
albuminous tissues, circulates with
the blood and attacks the tibrous tis-
sues, particularly in the joints, and
thus causes the local manifestations
of the disease. The back and shoul-
ders are the parts usually affected
by rheumatism, and the joints at the
knees, ankles, hips and wrists are al
SO sometimes attacked. Thousands
of people have found in Hoods Sarsa-
parilla a positive and permanent cure
for rheumatism. 1t has had remark
able success in curing the most severe
cases. The secret of it's success lies
in the fact that it attacks at once the
cause of the disease by neutralizing
the Tactic acid and purifying the
blood, as well as strengthening every
function of the body.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

NOTHING has interested farmers
more than the low prices for year or
more. Ignorant and inscriptions
politicians lay it upon the party in
power but everybody is beginning to
understand that the development of
wheat production in countries like
Australia, Argentina and Russia with
water proximity and at low cost is
the real cause. 1t is conceded now
that wheat can never bring a much
higher price because it has ceased to
be leading staple of export for the
reasons named. Barley and especial
ly corn are growing to be great fac
tors of export and farmers should
come to appreciate this at once.-Co-
lumbus Record.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
sugar Bounty.

A statementhas been prepared from
the official figures showing the
amount that has been paid as bounty
to the sugar growers since 1890 when
the Mckinley law went into effect.
The amount runs up to $2s.si7,417.56.
The first bounty paid was in 1892,
amounting to $7,342, ,OT7.79, in 1898,
50, ,375, 1O3.ss; in 1894, Sl2, 100, ,2Os.s9,
making the total as above stated,
nearly thirty millions OF dollars. OF
this, about nine-tenths Of the whole
amount went to a few hundred plant
ers in Louisiana who are now kicking
and going over to the Republican
party because this steal is taken away
from them, thanks to a Democratic
administration. Could anyone thing
exceed the folly Of this waste Of the
peoples money! This money thrown
away on the rich sugar planters had
to be made up by a tax on the poor
peoples clothing. And yet the G. o.
p. claim that sugar was free of tax.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
The e"Raltimore PInn.n

The fact that President Cleveland
in his message touched the national
banking question to the extent of
recommending the Baltimore plan
with some notifications, brings said
Baltimore Plan" more prominently
to the front.
The Forum of this month has a
lengthy article on the Baltimore
Plan from the pen of A. H. Hepburn.
From his article it is learned that the
Baltimore plan proposes to amend
the National Bank Act so asno longer
to require government bonds as Sc
curity for circulation, but provides
safety-fund instead to allow banks
to issue circulation to so per cent. of
their paid-up, uniInpaired capital,
and, in an emergency, rs per cent.
All notes of failed banks are to be re-
deemed by the government, as under
the present law. A guarantee, or
safety-fund, equal to 5 per cent. OF
the outstanding circulation, IL 10 be
accumulated and maintained b.
gradual taxation upon such circula-
tion. From this fund the govern
ment is to redeem notes of failed
banks. The government also retains
q prior lien upon the assets of failed
banks, including stockholders liabili-
ty, as now provided by law, in order
to replenish this safety-fund and pro-
tect itself against possible loss. Prac-
tically, the only change is to substi-
tute a guarantee-fund for govern
ment bonds as security, the other
changes being incidental. The details
are open to discussion and improve
ment, but the principles the writer
believes to be right.
Just such law as the one proposed
by the Baltimore bankers is now in
operation in the Dominion
of Canada, except that the Canadian
law allows circulation to the par of
unimpaired capital, and the govern
ment assumes no responsibility for
the redemption of failed banks notes
beyond the application of the five
per cent. fund. The law has proved
eminently successful and satisfactory
in Canada. In the light of these facts
no one can dispute the safety of the
plan.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE Defiance Express of Monday
speaks right out in meetin' against
the practice of officials and business
men going away from home for print
ing and stationery which could just
as we'll be furnished by home print
ing offices and stationers. The prac-
tice has become too common, and
most every county in the State feels
the evil effects of it. 1t should be
broken up, and if it is the taxpayers
will be saved much money, and the
money which now goes away from
home will be left at home.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND struck Con-
gress straight from the shoulder when
he said of the recent bond issue: "It
would have been we'll if in this emer-
gency authority had existed to issue
the bonds of the government bearing
a low rate of interest and maturing
within a short period but, the Con
gress having failed to confer such
authority, resort was necessarily had
to the resumption act of 1S75.n
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
IN CONGRESS.


HoUsE-The house passed three bills
the printing bill, u bill to prevent the free
use of timber on public lands and prevent
granting of permits in the future, and an
other to authorize the secretary of the
interior to receive unsatisfied military
bounty land warrants under the act of
1858 ut the rate Of Sl25 per acre in pay
ment Of land located under subsequent
acts.
SENATE-The feature of the day was the
sharp debate on the China-Japan ques-
tions brought out by Mr.. Lodges resolu-
tion calling for information as to the tor
turing of two japanese students who were
under American protection. Mr.. PETER
made the first formal speech of the session,
criticising from a Populistic point the re-
cent issues of bonds and giving his views
on finance
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

WHAT other crime will be allowed
in the Ohio Penitentlary under Re-
publican administration, now that
counterfeiting money was found flour
ishing in the institution, the good
lord only knows. The Penitentiary
needs reorganization and it will take
a Democratic Legislature to accom-
yl,ch II
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE second of the series of illustrat-
ed articles on PLEASURES OF THE
TELESCOPE, by GARRETT P. SERvIss,
will open The Popular ScienceM ontly
for January. Under the delightful
guidance of Mr.. Serviss the reader
may view the beauties of Orion, of
Lepus "crouching at the feet of the
giant, "of CAMS Major, which
contains the great Dog Star, of Mon
oceros, and other consultations.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE capitalistic press, moreparticu-
larly so the Republican portion of it,
is demanding the repeal of the income
tax. 1t is estimated that the toiling
masses now pay about dseventy-five
per cent. Of the taxes paid into treas
ury. Probably next move on the
part of the moneyed powers will be
one to repeal any law whereby they
can be taxed at all. III the working
men of this country desire their in
terests to be protected they will see
to it that the income tax remains on
the statute books, and there it will
remain.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE Toledo Commercial, one of
the strongest Republican papers in the
State, says the Republican admins
tration of affairs in Toledo is not in
favor of the taxpayers, The best
thing the people of Toledo can do
will be to elect the Democratic ticket
next spring, and it now looks very
much as though that is what they
will do
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE State treasury is bankrupt
and there is deficit Of $9,SO4, ,642, 81.
This condition of affairs should awak-
en- the liveliest apprehension of the
x-payers, no matter what their po-
litical proclivities. The last and pres
ent legislature was the most profligate
ever known in the history of the
Stata
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THE Lehigh Valley railroad has
taken a novel way Of reducing ex-
penses. Instead of cutting wages, it
slashes into the salaried list, from
highest to lowest, to the extent of 10
per cent. on all salaries above 81, 700
year. If every cut in wages were
prefaced in this way there would be
fewer strikes.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Thursday.

SENATE-President' message in response
to Il resolution, on information as to the
arrest of an American in Peru, was re-
ceived. Mr.. Turpie made long address
favoring the election of senators by direct
vote of the people, after which the senate
went into executive session and at 155 ad-
journed.
HoUsE-The entire time of the house
was occupied in the discussion of the rail
road pooling bill. A4sssrs. Gresham and
Morse favored the bill, while Mr.. Daniels
attacked it on the ground that it would
subvert the objects of the interstate COM
merce law. No action was taken.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

SENATE-Mr. Morgan called up the Mic
araguan' canal bill, which was read at
length. He argued in support of the prop
osition that contemplated government
ownership in the canal.
HoUsE--District of Columbia day. Sew
eral bills of purely local Importance were
passed; also resolution to pay the officers
and employees of the house and senate their
salaries for the present month on Dec. 20.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

ONCE before Ohio elected only two
Democrats to Congress. That was
in 1864, when Frank G. LeBlond, of
Mercer county, and VIM. E. Finck,
of Perry county, were the only Demo
Gratis elected. Farther back, in 1854,
Ohio did not elect a single Democrat
in q delegation Of 81 members.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

UNDER Mckinley protection in 1893
our railroads earned only $4,000 per
mile. In England, under free trade,
the same year their roads earned
more than $50, 900 per mile. Prohibit
tive or trade restrictive tariffs are
death and destruction to railroads
and merchant nayies,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

THERE is no good reason why Con
gress should not follow President
Cleveland's advice and repeal that
discriminating duty of one-tenth of
one cent a pound on sugars from
countries allowing an export bounty.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
SWAG
Recovered In C0rnfeid Thieves Put tc
Flight.

ELYRIA, o., Dec. 10.-Elyria officers
received word that the jewely stolen
from Fishers store at Lorain, Wednes-
day, was hidden in a cornshock north
of town, on the Gregg place. Friday
night, in company with Constable Boyd,
Sheriff Ensign went to the spot and lay
in wait. About o'clock seven showed
up, and the officers attempted to make
an arrest. Two Of the men opsRed fire.
Officer Boyd received bullet in his
leg. He and the sheriff emptied their
revolvers into the crowd, which broke
and ran. One colored man named Ward
was arrested, but the rest escaped.
Boyd had narrow escape, as the bullet
just missed the large artery in his leg.
A satchel and two guitar cases full of
jewelry were found.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

IDA WELLS should not fail to say
few words in her next lecture on the
lynching of negroes in the South
about the negro who was lynched by
negroes, in Florida, for having as
saulted a negro woman.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Bucklen,tArnica saIve

The best salvein the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
FeverSores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pavri iduired. Its guaranteed to give
perfectsatis.S .Saction ,or money refunded
Price 25 centsp per hox. For Sale nv D.
]. Humphrey. Tyr.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

Mr.. CLAUS SPRECKELs says pro
lection is what the sugar trust needs.
But, Mr.. Spreckels, you forget that it
is the business of Congress TO supply
the needs Of the people, not of the
trusts.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

No President since the days of re-
consideration has CARED party ma
jority in Congress through his term.
An administrative reverse in the mid
die of the term has been the rule in
our political history.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

NEW YORK CITY voters are discov-
ering that they merely swapped boss
es, in defeating Tammany and putting
Tom Platt on top.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Saturday.

HoUsE-After the morning hour, at
which no business was transacted, the
pooling bill was again taken up.
Senate not in session.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Friday.

HoUsE-The morning hour was spent in
the consideration of the bill to protect for
est reservations. Consideration of the
pooling bill was then resumed.
Senate not in session.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Holiday Cloaks.

The latest productions of the season:
special purchase for the Holiday trade. We
have large line, but the styles and prices
alone will sell them without much talk
There are cloth and Chinchilla Jackets, cloth
and Plush Capes, Fur Capes in Coney, AS
ttrachan, Electric Seal, etc., etc., at regular
bargain prices. A Macintosh or a nice
Beaver or Velvet Shawl would make suit
able present.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Christmas Hosiery.

A complete line of Xmas Hosiery, fine
goods, for ladies', men and children, at cur
regular low. down prices.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Fine Blankets.

Fine wool and fancy border, the soft
downy kind, make very acceptable gifts. A
nice line of toilet Quilts.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
NEr1IIIg nIaIrlfs.

TRiMBLE, o., Dec. THE delegates
from the quarterly meeting of the min
ers of Athens, Perry, Hooking and Mus
kingum counties returned from Corning.
They did not effect satisfactory arrange
ments as to tine methods of increasing
the work from now until the 1st of May.
lfyou wish your work done by practical
horseshoer and worker in iron, call on Billy
Sheffield Deshler, Ohio. He has a reputa-
tilon for honest and artistic which few
shoers possess. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Suits and Overcoats.

AS large and handsome an assortment as
you will lind in the town, and at prices way
below what the exclusive clothier will ask
you. Nothing will prove more acceptable
gift to man or boy than nice suit or over
coat.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Handkerchiefs.

A perfect sea of Handkerchiefs. Hun
dreds of styles and qualities, for women,
men and children, from 1c to $1.50 each.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Frlrs.

Mutfs, Fur Sets, Neck Scarfs for ladies'
ana children, at prices to suit all pocket
"ooks' Inese are very popular presents,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Kid Gloves.

A special Holiday display of all the most
popular colors and lengths. A pair of Silk
or Wool Mittens would make an appropriate
gift,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13

KoLB's latest revolution was about
like the others he has engineered had
more wind than ammunition aboard.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Silk Umbrellas.

An elegant line, bought especially for the
Holiday trade. New handles, fancy tops.
Fine for gift.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-13
Dress Goods.

The best of the season. Many novelties
represented in black or colored dress goods.
by the yard or pattern, smooth or rough
faced goods, all wool and mixtures.