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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
MASSACRED BY CHINESE
Attaches of English, French end
American Missions.
NOT A Soul. HAS BEEN SPARED.

The Slaughter Il Said to Have Taken
Place at Chengtu, but Details Are not
Known, rs IL Is Admitted That Teic-
grams Bavc Becn Intercepted by the
Government Being Investigated.
LONDON, June l0.-A special dispatch
from Shanghai says that it is almost
certain that massacre of all the per-
sons connected with the English, French
and American missions at Chengtu has
occurred. Neither men, women nor
children were spared, according to the
report. 1t is admitted that kilograms
have been intercepted by the govern
ment, the object being to conceal the
news of the massacre. A French gun
boat is cn route to Wurenchang to in
vestigate the report.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
WAS ACQUITTED.
A Man Who Shot and Killed the Parn
mour of HIS Eaithless Wife.

A Man Who Shot and Killed the Para
mour of HIS Faithless Wife.
IRoNToN, o., June 10.-John Canaan,
indicted for murder in the second de-
gree for shooting and killing Joseph
Gentil at Hanging Rock Oh July last,
was acquitted
The shooting grew out of attentions
of Gentil to Canaan's wife, aggravated
by taunts and threats of Gentil toward
the injured husband.
When the verdict was announced the
throng which crowded the courtroom
broke forth in vociferous applause
which court officers could not check.
1t was demonstration of popular ap-
proyal of the verdict.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
LOOK OUT FOR JOBBERY.

Democrats of the various coun-
ties in Ohio should be extremely
watchful and jealous of any outside
tampering with the work of adopt
Ing resolutions in their local con-
ventions, and sending delegates to
the state convention, when one
shall be called. There is not To-
cality in the state in which the
Democrats are not capable of man.
aging their own affairs. Advice
from the outside should be looked
upon with great suspicion. Home
rule is good Democratic doctrine,
and SPLENDID beginning, for home
rule is independent local party act
ion. The impression that the free
silver Democrats are largely in The
majority in the party in this state
Is widely diffused. Men on both
sides of the question believe that
the bimetallists (the men in favor
of free coinage) have q long way
the best of it. The Enquirer has
not hidden its silver light under a
bushel. Nobody can be mistaken
AS to what this journal would like
to see the Democratic State Con-
ventiOn do. We ask for nothing.
though, but fair play. Let there
be no tampering. Let the views of
the majority prevail The general
conviction being that the majority
OF Democrats In Ohio are for free
silver, we have no doubt attempts
will be made to overflow the silver
men by means of crooked methods.
Willy agents will be sent out to
pack conventions. and men will be
helped to push themselves in as
delegates, though they may not he
representative of public opinion
Everybody should remember that
there is a mighty sight TO stake.
TO whip silver out in ohio would
be worth pr0digious effort and an
awful risk on the part oflhe agents
of Wall street. TO Democrats in
the various counties and townships
we would suggest true Ohio hospi.
tally to strangers, but vigilance at
the same time. They should be
careful that they are not given ad.
vantages to party tralnps, who are
lying In want to rob the Democra.
tic house. Democrats you do not
need advice at your primary meet.
ings and county conventions. Run
your own business. The Enquire7
n not advising you; only giving
warning. This Journal stands by
the Democratic party. whatever
IT. decision on an immediate issue
may be; but II stipulates that the
decision must be a fair one, and
not the result Ofstuffins ballot box
81 and packing conventions. We
: speak plainly, for we have nc
doubt that shady doings are afioat.
Remember what one Of your heroes
said about eternal vigilance. e.-En-
QNirsr.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Many Arrests In New York,

NEW YORK, June 10.-The new adj
ministration of the police department.
seems to hare caused revival of ac-
tivity on the part of the rank and file in
the making of arrests. During the week
ending Sunday morning 2,437 arrests
We're recorded on the station sheet and
central Office blotters. This number is
unprecedented in the history Of the de-
partment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
South platte ON a Ra,npace.

Big SPRINGS, Ncb., June 10.-The
South Platte river at this point has risen
to nearly high water mark. A local
ditch broke Saturday night, submerging
the territory between town and river.
The water, it was feared, would damage
the railroad track and watcher was
appointed to guard during the night.
However, no damage was done and the
water is again under control.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

Now that harmony dinners are
in style among Republicans, would
it not be proper for MIR. Mckay OF
the Journal Gazette to give one to
Messrs Strentz, Eggleston and
kittsmiller An invitation might
be extended to Capt. Cable of Mel.
sOnyille.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
MUSIC LESSONS.

On June 25th ! will commence a
term of lessons on the Piano and
Organ, also form class in Har-
mony. Any one wishing to take
any or all of these studies, call on
or address
ANNIE i. PIERCE,
North Walnut st.,
Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Another BicycIe Record Rroken.

Los ANGELES, June l0.--Will Ulbricht
has broken the worlds standing so miles
paced record by over seven minutes.
The former record held by Meintjes Of
2:11 :08 As he reduced to 2:03:58 3-5. The
first 25 miles were made in 1901 :05 l-5,
and the second 25 miles in 1:02:51 2-5.
The first hour lie did "a miles, 6S yards,
and in two hours AZ miles, 730 yards.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
SIuatters Bounced.

BUTTE, Ncb., June lO.-From SO to 60
settlers OH the government land in
Gregory county, S. d., have been dis
possessed Of their claims by the recent
survey between the Indian reservation
and Gregory county. Many of the farm
ers have been living OH their claims for
more than three years, and in some
cases have improvements valued at
IA. 900.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Additional Locals,

--Halffare to Columbus June ls.
Columbus and return, June is
half fare.
Columbus and return, June 10,
half fare.
u. Ycrges, Matchmaker and
Engravcr.
-Wanted-A copy OF The ONO
DEMOCRAT of Dec. l6.
Half fare on Sundays to nll
stations via Buckeye Route until
further notice.
On June 10Th $3.50 to Column
bus and return, good for return
until June Goth.
Don't miss the business mems
parade on July 4th. Great prcpa-
rations are being made.
DO your feet burn or sweat?
If so you need n pair of Hard Rub
ber cushion soles on your shoes,
put on at Stiers 4 Co.
Go to Dollison & Arnold's drug
store for clocks, watches, jewelry
and repairs, and you will find
Messrs Reber and Yergcs glad to
see you.
-Stiers & Co. are running a
clearing up sale on Oxfords and
Congress shoes for ladies'. "A few
pair of Il kind. See list in another
COLUMN.
Cleaning up on OXfords at
Stiers IL Co. See list of prices aud
sizes in another column.
Ask anybody who is wearing
them how they like those hard
rubber cushion soles. Invisiblc,
cool in summer, warm i'm winter,
can't slip, at Stiers 4 Co.
Roy Kern is agent for the Com
merciaI Gazette. Try ita week and
you will take il longer. He is al
ways prompt and regular.
If you intend buying Il Billiard
or Pool Table, Bar Fixtures or any
kind of Saloon Supplies write or
call on BoTT Bros, al n. High
Street, Columbus, Off.
If yOu irish TO read 0g0od ne,cs-
paper, get the ohio state Journal
from Frank Kontner Ag't. ,Sma-
day's edition ,oW particularly in
terest yoW. For sale at r. H0rripg-
tOn's
Can il he possible that your
size is not given in the list of Ok.
fords in another column. We
think not. Then notice the price
Clearance sale on ONfords at Stiers
& Co.
Take the time TO glance over
the sizes and prices given in an.
other column on OXfords and Con-
gress shoes. Stiers & Co. are clean.
ing up their shoe stock Of odds and
ends. You may find your sizp Civ.
en-. The price is all right.
-OXfords and Shirt Waists are
quite the proper thing this season
You may find just your fit in the
list of OXFords given in another
column. Stiers e Co. are making
quite Il stir in the local circles Will
their clearance sale on shoes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

A FEW weeks ago Republican
papers were very much worried
and said no Democratic guberna-
torial timber could be found within
the state of Ohio. To the contrary
however, candidates are being an
nOunced every day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

ONE would think that by the
way in which the Ohio State Jo,U.
nal is hustling Bushnell for COVER
nor, they were really and honestly
going to vote for him in November.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Fate of Men Who Sought the prcsidcnc,

HaIe Oi HcH "Ho '7ouSHO tiie frcsIurHcy'
'It might be well for Messrs, Reed,
Mckinley and Harrison, says the st.
Louis Globe Democrat (Rep.), "to give
some thought to the pranks which fate
has played on the men who have put
themselves too early and too prominent
ly on the presidential track. For nearly
two-thirds of a century no persistent
presidency seeker has succeeded in his
designs except one. This is James Bu-
chanan. And even to him the honor did
not come until he had retired to private
life on account of old age and declining
health, and after the fires Of ambition
had grown dim"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Starving to Death.

READING, Pa, June l0.--Mrs. Lena
Brodenbraugh of Gibraltar, this county,
is starving to death. The woman has
eaten nothing in seven weeks. When
she first refused food she weighed 1870
pounds She is now but skeleton and
weighs scarcely 30 pounds.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
sunuring in Wurtemburg.

BERLIN, June 1O.--Further reports
from the disastrous storms in the vicini-
ty of Wurtemburg only add to the hor-
rors of the first accounts of the devasta-
ton. The latest advices describe the
country as being transformed into a
veritable desert. The King of Wurtem-
burg has gone to the scene, and has
ordered that all the necessary assistance
be given to the suffering peasants with
out DELAY,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

JUNE 25th is the day set for the
meeting of the state central COM
mittee at Columbus. A date and
the place for holding the stat,. con
vention will be decided on.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Would Amaze Instead Of Amu.e.

Congressman poutelle probably OBJ
jects to newspaper sensationalism be-
cause it completes with his own and dis
tracts attention from antics that, il un-
rivaled, would amaze instead of amuse
all beholders. New York Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

THE Lancaster Gazette says:
"Watch the Legislature" If there
ever was any thing that needed
watching it was the last Legisla-
ture.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Cyclone I'm italy.

ROME, June 10.-A cyclone swept the
district Of. Motola in the province OF
Lecee. Property to the amount of
100000 lires was damaged. No fatal.
ties are yet reported.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

WE THINK that the Pursellites
of Hooking county would enjoy a
dinder from the hands of Bro. Nc
Kay,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

Col. KILBoURNE of Columbus is
the latest addition to the list of
Democratic candidates for Govern
NN
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
BUCKEYE ROUTE.
TT THE COLUMBUS, TT
Hooking VALLEY
II AND TOLEDO R,Y. i

Is the Shortest and Quickest to
COLUMBUS. della WARE, MARION ,FOS-
f TORIA, TOLEDO, DETROIT, CHICAGO
to points in
MICHIGAN, CANADA, and the w EST and
NORTH WEST.
Thine Card. January l, 1850
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

For years we have sup
piled the people of Logan
and Hooking county with
their winter wear at fair.
honest and living prices,
and we expect to continue
to supply them for years
to come, because we have
the Best Goods at the Low,
est Prices. We do not adj
vertise a Two Dollar Shoe
at Fifty Cents to catch the
unwary, but advertise on
the square and deal on the
square. Calm and see u.s.!
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

+DalIy. tDally except SUNDAY. ssundny only.
Tickets ON sale to al, tho principal cities of
the United States and Canailn.
Day cOaches ana ParlOrnars on nll express
paints North. South, Fast and West.
Any ticket agent Will give you full infOr-
you can address W. ii. FISHER General Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, Columbus. Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

Hard times makes low railway
fares. See list Of excursions via
Buckeye Route.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

OF COURSE. Calvin Brice Is can
didate for a second term in the U.
s. Senate. Who said he wasn't.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has nc-
cepted the invitation to attend the
Atlanta Cotton Exposition.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15

BY ALL means let us have an
early state convention. Delays are
some times ruinous.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-06-15
Democratic Committee Meeting.

The Democratic Central Commit
tee Of Hooking county is hereby
notified to meet at the Court house
Logan, Ohio, Saturday, June 2gnd,
1895, for the transaction of such
business as may be brought before
it.
d. II. LAPPEN, Charm.
d. NJ. KANoDE, Sec'y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
THE INDUSTRIAL SOUTH.
Past Week Notable for Number Of
New Enterprises Announced.

BALTIMORE. MD. June 20.-The past
week is one OF the most notable In the
history OF the South on account OF the
number Of new enterprises OF magnitude
which have been made public. The Manu-
features Record has received official in
formation OF the report that the Southern
railway will make its principal tidewater
terminus at Norfolk. and has secured con-
troll of over two miles of waterfront on
which to erect warehouses, wharves, AMI
elevator and other buildings.
The Delta Construction Company Will
build thirty miles OF railroad near
New Orleans. also a 5o,000-bush-l grain
elevator. and two 3.0O)-ton congresses.
and establish q new shipping-point on the
Mississippi river. making an Investment
OF over 81 10000. New York parties are
Interested in II.
other projects reported to the Manu-
facturers' Record during the week in
clude a $4,000, a 5,eo-splnde a $500
spindle. and a $4,000 mill In North Caro-
line. all for otton-manufacturiug pur-
poses; in South Carolina 6,cO0-spindIe
mill also one OF 1909 spindes. will be
built, besides several additions to plants
in both stations. A $4,000 cottonseed de-
Inter company. a $4,000 lumber company.
a 10000 land and lumber company, are
TO locate in Arkansas. A $4,000 imple-
men plant and a company which Will de-
velop 10000 acres OF coal and timber
land Will locate in Tennessee, while Texas
enterprises include a $1,000 lumber COM
pany. a $4,000 cotton-oii company. and a
$1,000 land company.
West Virginia reports a 10000 lumber
company; also several new oil mills and
saw-mills In Mississippi $4,000 de-
velopment company Is TO begin operations.
while new enterprises in Florida and
Alabama include works for making cider.
vinegar. Elephants. and lumber-mills.
The activity in building is evids nced by
"A 5000 church. proposed nj Jacksonville
Fla: s50.ooo association building AT Gal
weston. Tex; $4,000 office-building at
New Orleans. La. and hotels In Georgia
and Florida, for resort purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
4 REGULAR WALK-OyER.
Portsmouth Gives the MngicIans n
Very Had Drui,biup

NORFOLK, VA. June O.-tspecial)-
Portsmouth had regular walk-over with
the Roanoke team this afternoon. and
while both teams felded like lot Of
amateurs. the miserable work OF the visit,
o,s really lost the game. Up 10 the sixth
inning the game mad been very clos.
one. and the odd run was In Roanoke's
favor. Both pitchers had succeeded in
fooling the hatters very we'll "Foxey"
Fry pitched for the visitors and did well,
very wen. up 10 the sixth when his sup
port went entirely TO pieces. This COURSE
ratified him. and then he became wild
and Portsmouth's Wild players took ad-
vantage OF this and got in some good.
strong stick work, which kept the Magi-
clans wandering over the field looking
for the pigskin.
When the Roanoke boys picked up
their scraps from all over the field II was
found that the Portsmouth lads had nine
runs 10 their credit in the one inning-the
fatal sixth. After this lead was gained
by the Portsmouth, IL was plain sailing
until the last Of the game They had bat
ted all the life out of their opponents
At the end of the game the score stood
&c 10 6 In favor Of the locals. The feo-
lures were the batting OF Mailman and
Netter and the all-round work o. Han
and CaVanauch. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
IMPORTANT IL True.
General MARTINEZ Campos Said 90
Have Becn Shot.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. June "a
special to the TimesUnion from Tampa,
Fla. says: Passengers by the Mascotte
bring important news If true 1t is cur
rently reported In Havana that Martinez
Campos has been shot by a Cuban spy
by the name OF Puerta Sanchez, who
Afterwards jumped overheard and swan
TO shore amid shower OF bullets from
the men-ofwar.
They further state there are 1900 in
surgents In the field. armed and equipped,
and that these forces have been divided
up into different squads and sent 10 oc-
oupy vantage points from Santiago across
to Camaguey.
1t Is further stated by passengers that
another expedition has landed from South
America, bringing TO Maxine Gomez
$4,000 in cash and large stores of guns
and ammunition
spain is Alarmed at the situation and
is massing her forces on the island to
quell the swelling tide OF insurrection.
OUTRAGE UPON y LADY.
A cablegram TO the Times-Union from
Key West, Fla, says: Among the passen-
gers last night from Havana was Mrs
Caridado Aguero, widow OF DR.. Cayetano
Pichardo, one of the most prominent
physicians on the Island of Cuba, who
reports an outrage perpetrated on her by
spanish inspectors OF customs on her ar,
rival at Havana on the 9th instant from
Puerto Principe. Immediately upon her
arrival at the docks Aquilles Sonano. the
inspector, arrested her and took her to
the house OF inspection, where she was
carried to a room, guarded by Spanish
soldiers and subjected to a critical ex-
animation and search.
She was commanded TO remove all her
clothing. even shoes and stockings. by the
inspectors, which she refused TO DO, and
only when she found ahat resistance
would avail her nothing did she consent.
The inspectors finally agreed to allow
her a sheet with which 10 cover herself.
AsSASSINATIONS.
Mrs. Agueri also reports that
Marti and reporter for the Gin
cinnati Enquirer were assassinated
by Olivia. at the instigstion OF the
Spanish Government, In consideration OF
1900 pesetas 1t Is also reported that
Olivia was also assasslnated by spanish
spies, 10 void the payment OF the reward.
The latest sdvicss received In this city
state that General Gomez Is In Camagusy.
and his presence there has caused Campos
much uneasiness The flower OF the popu-
iation are hocking to his ranks.
on the 18th he was at Altmia. Gracias,
twelve miles from Puerto Principe. he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
WHOLESALE GROCERs REBEL.
New EngInnd Association to Fight
the American Tobncco COmpony.

The New York Vorld OF yesterday
says: The Executive Association OF
wholesale Grocers OF New England is
preparing TO .sht the American Tobacco
Company.
The FIRST gun OF what promises TO be A
battle-royal Was fired in this city Tues
DAY. when Rufus A. Flanders, president
Of the Wholesale Grocers Association.
signed. on behalf OF the association, an
agreement with a rival company 10
haadie tts cigarettes and tobacco ex-
cluslvey for a year.
Two months ago the Boston Wholesale
Cr0cers' Association, Portland Wholesale
Grocers' Association, Providence Whole
sale-Grocers' Association, Bangor Whole
sale-Grocers' Association. and the South
err New England Grocers' Association.
composing the New England Grocers' As
ISOLATION. and representing IA leading
wholesale-grocers OF New England, met
secretly in Boston, and organized the Ike
cutive Associate for the purpose OF re-
sistng what they termed discrimination
upon the part Of trusts and combinations
OF manufacturers The following were
elected officers Rufus \. Flanders. OF
Boston, president: VI. s. Metcher. of Port
land. ice-president; II. T.. Stone of
Springfield. secretary and treasurer. The
platform Is In the following resolution.
adopted and signed by the officers OF the
various associations:
Whereas. certain manufacturers OF pa
per cigarettes have adopted as a rule in
selling their products that any jobber
selling the goods OF competing manu-
facturers shall be debarred from enjoying
the regular jobbers discounts. or refused
the privilege OF handling goods al ALL and,
Whereas. such arbitrary rules are UNI
businesslike unjust, and unreasonable re-
strictons of business. which are unVar-
ranted:
Resolved, That we authorize the EXecu-
tive Association of Wholesale Grocers Of
New England TO instruct and authorize
the president of said association. when
conditions presented warrant it, 10 make
as an obligation binding on our member
shin that whenever any members Of our
association are thus Disseminated against
by any manufacturer for reasons stated
above. al members of our association
shall refuse 10 purchase goods from said
manufacturers until al such discrlmina-
items are removed.
The American Tobacco Company was
warned that II its treatment Of ;he
memb RS OF the association WAS continued
the cigarettes manufactured by the trust
would be boycotted. TIL communication
wis ignored. \ second notification
brought no response.
4 meeting OF the Executive Association
was called and decided to shut out the
goods of the trust altogether.
President Flanders was authorized 10
bind the association 10 purchase its goods
exclusively from manufacturers antdso-
nistlc TO the trust. AMI the agreement
signed Tuesday was the result.
President Flanders returned to Boston
yesterday II Is understood that he is in
negotiation with the Indiana, OHIO, and
Kentucky wholesale grocers' associations
and that a combination Will probably be
effected with them for fighting the trust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
Crime In Ntssissippi.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. June pa spe-
cial from Meridian, Miss. 10 the Age
Herald says: kemper county Is the scene
Of another sensation. Reports of an as
sault upon young lady, and the suDse-
quent pursuit. and shooting Of the as
sailant by the brother of the young lady,
have just reached the city.
Miss Sallie Hammack. daughter OF W. L.
Hammack. who lives six miles northeast
OF DeKalb. while drawing water at The
well. was seized and gagged. IL is said.
by a young man named +. w. Hoy, car
ried some distance from the house. and
feloniousiy assaulted. The male members
Of the family armed themselves and went
in pursuit of Hoy. The latter secreted
himself in a neighbors house. and when
the pursuing party appeared. seized a
gun and attempted 10 escape lie
was overtaken and shot down by
Clin Hammack as he was passing
through field. several buckshot
lodging I'm his back. He was conveyed 10
Dekalb. where he lies in critical con-
dition. The young lady has made an
affidavit against him.
The parties are all prominent and we'll
to-do citizens OF Kemper county.