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The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07


 brush for half mile on either side had been converted into asheet of flame which at times rose to furnace blast through the tall, chimneylike conductors of there shafts, from whose shriveled sides bark was cracking and lighted dead limbs falling in all directions. The whole valley, the gully, the bar, the very hill side they had just left, was plotted out by a creeping, stifling smoke fog that scarcely rose breast high, but was beat en down or cut off cleanly by the vio- lent wind that swept the higher level of the forest At times this gale be- came a sirocco in temperature, concen- trating its heat in whitening blasts which they could not face or focusing its intensity upon some mass of foliage that seemed to shrink at its touch and open a scathed and quivering aisle to its approach. The enormous skeleton of a dead and rotten redwood not 100 yards to their right broke suddenly like a gigantic firework into sparks and flame.
 The sheriff had grasped the full meaning of their situation. In spite of his first error-the very carelessness of familiarity-his knowledge of wood craft was greater than his companions, and he saw their danger.
 Come" he said quickly, i've must make for an opening, or we shall be caught !"
 The major smiled ill misapprehen- sion.
 "Who could catch us here?"
 The sheriff pointed to the blazing tree. "That," he said. "In five minutes it will have posse that will wipe us out"
 He caught the major by the arm and rushed him into the smoke and appar- ently in the direction of the greatest mass of flame. The heat was suffocat- ing, but it struck the major that the more they approached the actual scene of confagration the heat and smoke be- came less until he saw that the fire was retreating before them and the follow ing wind. In few moments their haven of safety-the expanse already burned over-came in sight Here and there seen dimly through the drifting smoke the scattered embers that still strewed the forest floor in weird, nebulous spots, like will-o'- -the-wisps. For an instant the major hesitated. The sheriff cast significant glance behind them.
 ''Go on. It's our only chacce," he said imperatively.
 They darted on, skimming the black
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Phrvrtap Can and the Kuout.

The French republic, thanks to the alliance between the Pkrygian cap ard the knout, has done its best 10 make its soil insecure for those who fled from the tyranny of czardom. Among Russian exiles living at Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne spies have latterly been intro duced, even in the guise of alleged lady students of the same nationality. In England alone prescribed Russians are free, and in England, partly ill conse- quence of their contact with the quiet operation of parliamentary institutions, partly on account of change of feeling among the cultured classes of their own country, men like Stepniak, the author of Underground Russia" and kindred works, who once had hand in the fierce active fight against autocracy by all available means of irregular war fare, have gradually ceased to be con- nected with the organization of so call ed terroristic attempts. Their London monthly organ, Free Russia, shows how much they have moderated their de- mands.
 If the young emperor would only consent to the introduction of some kind of representative assembly, such as all European nations have and as even the sultan had adopted shortly be- fore Turkey was beaten down by the armies of Alexander II, the reigning czar would rally around him many who are at present his adversaries in what is believed to be the camp of the most ex- treme party.-North American Review.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
The Sheriff of SiSkyou
By BRET HARTE.

The sheriff took his revolver from his pocket and deliberately cooked it. Then leaning down he unbuckled the strap from the majors ankles. A wild hope that his incomprehensible captive might seize that moment to develop his real intent; that he might fly, fight or in some way act up to his reckless reputa- tion sustained him for a moment, but in the next proved futile. The major only said, Thank you, Tom," and stretched his cramped legs.
 ''Get up and go on, said the sheriff roughly.
 The major began to slowly ascend the hill, the sheriff close on his heels, alert, tingling and watchful of every move ment For a few moments this strain upon his faculties seemed to invigorate him, and his gloom relaxed, but pres ently it became too evident that the prisoners pinioned arms made itimpos- sible for him to balance or help himself on that steep trail, and once or twice he stumbled and reeled dangerously to one side. With an oath the sheriff caught him and tore from his arms the only remaining bonds that fettered him. '"ThereP' he said savagely. 'Go on. We're equal"
 Without replying the major contin- ued his ascent. It became sleeper as they neared the crest, and at last they were both obliged to drag themselves up by clutching the vines and under brush. Suddenly the major stopped, with listening gesture. A strange roaring. as of wind or water, was dis tinctly audible.
 "How did you signal?" asked the ma jor abruptly.
 Made a smoke" said the sheriff as abruptly.
 ''I thought so. We'll, you've set the wood on fire"
 They both plunged upward again, now quite abreast, wing with each oth- CT to reach the summit as if with the one thought only. Already the sting and smart of acrid fumes were in their eyes and Ipostrils. When they at last stood on level ground again, 1t was hidden by thin film of grayish blue haze that seemed to be creeping along it. But above was the clear sky. seen through the interlacing boughs, and to their surprise they who had just come from the breathless, stagnant hillside fierce wi9d was blowing. But the roaring was louder than before.
 "Unless your three men are already here your game is up, said the major calmly. ''The wind blows dead along the ridge where they should come, and they can't get through the smoke and fire. '"
 It was indeed true. In the scarce 20 minutes that had elapsed since the sher- iff's return the dry and brittle under
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
DlNED WITH THE GEAR.
Honors Showered Upon Joseph Francis,
 Inventor of the Lifeboat.

I
 In 1855 Mir. Francis went to Europe ] He introduced his Inventions at many courts. He remained abroad about 12 years and made many warm friends in many lands by his modest, unassuming frankness and his habitual courtesy. And he received great honors at the sourts of kings.
 |, l shall not soon forget the stories he told of the events witnessed in these European capitals, they were all so in- teresting, and he was so wholly frank and natural in their narration. He was long at the court of the czar, a sovereign who was deeply interested in the work of the inventor. When MT. Francis went to Europe, he had letters of intro duction from many prominent Ameri- cans. In St. Petersburg he called upon the American minister. Here, as he told me laughingly, he forgot all about his letters of introduction, one of which was from the president of the United States and another from the secretary of state, and merely told some of the off, cials connected with the American lega- tion that he wished to meet the czar.
 ''What!" the official calculated in amazement. "Meet the czar? Impossi- ble, man! Do you realize what you are asking-an introduction to the czar of Russia? Why, it would take you month to get an introduction to the grand duke, to say nothing about getting into the presence of the czar.'
 MT. Francis went away, and, with true American independence, called at the palace of the grand duke. He sent in his plain visiting or business card. He had not long to wait The attendant ushered him into magnificent salon in the ducal palace. "From the farther side of the splendid room," said the old gentleman to me as he related the story, his eyes glowing with the recollection of the triumph of the hour, appeared the Grand Duke Constantine, one of America's truest friends, and, both of his hands outstretched, he took both of mine in his as he reached me-"
 The grand duke asked what he could do for MT. Francis, the man of whom they had heard so much, whose life say ing service was even then of such value to Russia's seacoast, and whose inven- tions promised so much for Russia what could he do? Mir. Francis said that he would like to meet the czar.
 Certainly. The grand duke would make an appointment with him to dine in day or two with the czar at the palace.
 And this was his introduction to Alexander II, a ruler who never forgot this gentle, modest American, and who through long years owned him as a cherished friend.
 A day or two afterward MT. Francis strolled into the office of the American legation. Idoubt not there was merry twinkle in his eye, for no man loved quiet joke better than he did
 The official to whom MT. Francis had expressed his desire 10 meet the czar spoke up jokingly:
 "Well. how are you coming on in your efforts to meet the czar?"
 ''I have seen him. !"
 What" with doubt in face and voice, "you have seen the czar? How did you see him, pray tell?"
 ''I dined with him yesterday" was the simple answer.
 And it was not the last time he was entertained at the imperial palace. = W. s. Harwood ill St. Nicholas.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
A REMARKABLE POND.
Blasted Into Existence and Now Has
 an Uncanny Reputation.

an Uncanny Reputation.
 Graded at the foot of circling group of hills lies the most mysterious and at the same time ghostly sheet of wa. ter in Alameda County, California.
 For years it has borne the name of ''Blair's pond," and during it's exist ence has hidden beneath it's dark sur face more human bodies than any simi. lar patch of water of its size in these regions. Indeed, there has not been coroner in Alameda County since | 1875 until the present time who has not been obliged to record on the death rolls some victim of the weird pond and, strangest of all, each one of the martyrs to the dismal hole has been good swimmer.
 Prior to 1872 there was not even a suggestion of water on the spot. At that time a firm of stone contractors named Bates & Wells realized that hidden in the hills was a quantity of very valuable paving rock, which then commanded a big price from the city of Oakland. They conceived the idea of opening an extensive quarry and getting the city's contract for the paving, which was to be done. A long lease was obtained from Blair, the owner of the land. Then the first quarry in Alameda County was open ed.
 With time the better quality of rock became scarce, so orders were given to sink wide shaft and work out the lower stratum This task was under taken in the summer of 1873, and had progressed with such good results that the hole was gradually enlarged until it covered a considerable area. Then, again, it became necessary to go deep CT into the hill.
 This time extensive preparations were made for blasting. When all was ready mighty charge was adjusted, and with the explosion which followed vast torrent of water spouted forth from the excavation.
 Before the astonished workmen had time to realize what had happened they were knee-deep in the flood. Their tools were submerged, and it was with difficulty that the mules attached to the carts were rescued. The cars on the tracks remained laden with rock, and to-day, if the pool were drained, the complete equipment would be found in the pit.
 So sudden was the deluge that with in an hour where once stood a pros porous quarry nothing was to be seen but a rising mass of water.
 As soon as possible every effort was made to empty the new lake, but in vain. It is always full of water, but never overfOws.-S Francisco Ex- aminer.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
HOW'S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. j.. Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST X TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.. WALDING, KINNAN Ss MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price I5c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
The Reason.

At recent wedding ill an English town the officiating minister asked how the name of one of the witnesses was spelled, to which he received the reply, "McHugh." The minister then in quired how it was that the witness spelled his name in that way when his sister spelled hers "McCue, " to which the witness responded, "Please, sir, my sister and me didn't go to the samo school"
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
NO TIME S8OULD LOST

By those troubled with constipation in seeking relief from HostetteI's Stomach Bitters. The disease is easily relieved in it's earlier stage as it is utterly subversive of the general health. postponement of the remedy is unwise. The same holds good of delay in cases of fever and ague, kidney complaints, nervousness, debil- ity and rhumatism, ailments to which the Bit ters is particularly adapted.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Reading 8 Book.

Many readers judge of the power of a book by the shock it gives their feel ings, as some savage tribes determine the power of muskets by their recoil, that being considered best which fairly prostrates the purchaser. r.-Longfellow
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Votes

Have been cast by thousands of sufferers from impure blood, and their verdict has settled the question of the great curative power of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Every mail car brings in these letters of praise for Hoods Sarsaparilla. They tell the same wonderful story of health restored pain and suffering relieved, and happiness brought back. They prove
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Theory and Practice.

A-What are you now going to do with all the money you made by your pamphlet against marriage?
 B-I shall set up house with my AnnaLEidersted Wochenblatt.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
The Brute.

"Could you spare me little money this morning, dear?' said she.
 Really" the brutal husband replied with q harsh, dyspeptic laugh, "judg inq from the biscuits, l thought you had more dough to burn."-Cincinnatl EnO1irer
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Another Bolt.

"What was the trouble between Jibs ley and his wife?"
 "Oh. the common story-they couldn't agree on the money question. "
 "Say! It is too bad that politics
 "Who said anything about politics? The row began because Jibsley insisted that he ought to have at least third of his salary to spend on himself. "-In- dianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
When spoken at the Altar.

Miss Gushington-Oh, MT. Henpeck, what do you consider to be the saddest words ever spoken?
 MT. Henpeck (shuddering)-I will.- Noxu Work PrpcS
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Practical.

He-Without joking, Elsie, do adore VOL When look at you there is such a commotion in my breast.
 She-And in mine, too, Harry; it must he the lobster salad-Tit-Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07

It takes as long to get spoons and plates returned to their right owners after a church social, as to clear up a field after a battle.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
LADIES WANTED

To act as our resident agents. s3 to s a day made at home. Write for territory at once. FERRY DRUG STORE, No. Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07

In 1905 St. Thomas was devastated by fire, government and other property to the value of $50, 900 being destroyed.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07

Jablin-Jaggns called you a monkey. How can you stand that? Dibey-What would you advise me to do about it? Jablin-Make him prove it.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07

I shall recommend Piso's cure for Con- sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07

Until B. c. 432 the Greeks began the year at the winter solstice; after that, at the summer.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
Glddness Comes

With a better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys ical ills which vanish before proper eff forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi- ton of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it IS the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness, without facilitating the organs on which it acts. 1tis therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine article, which is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go. only, and sold by all rep utable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular. then laxa- tives or other remedies are not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most sklllful physicians, but if in need of laxative, then one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-11-07
SURE CURE FOR PILES

Itching Bleeding Protrudng Piles yield at pr. BO-SAN-KO'S PILE RI NEEDY. Stops itch itch.
 nR positive Circulars sent ree Price 5Oe Druggists or mAa, DR. RosANKO, Philss F ..
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
PINE VALLEY.

SDR 0TRACTED meeting is in
q progress at Pine Grove. ......
Edwin Kreachbaum and Miss Eta
Woodland of Kittaning were qui ct
ly married last week Messrs
Edwin Shaal and Joel Harden
were engaged in hauling spoke tim
ber down to the spoke fac tory at
Pursell last Thursday Shan
Kuhn is hauling lumber for John
Schaal this winter. q. {. Amos Robi-
son and Millard Springer made a
business trip TO Logan last Satur-
day. Miss Grace Robson is sick
at present with lung fever. 49,.
Prayer meeting at New Zion every
Thursday evening. &. Miss Mary
Whitmer was the guest of Florence
Kitchen last Thursday. i. III. w.
Kitchen made business trip TO
Logan last Saturday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
CALICO RIDGE.

SlDLENTY of ice on the ridge at
q this time and coasting is very
fine ~. James Hardesty is canvas
sing this neighbOrhood selling sill
verware for table use. :. 4. Jacob
Foltz and Frank Beery are pros.
pecting for oil and gas on the farm
of NJ. NJ. Engle. =, There is consid.
erable sickness in this locality at
present but no one seriously i'll 80.
Alfred Skinner and wife visited
Mrs. Hengst, Tuesday, the nth. =.
J. j. Shaw was business visitor
Squire Shultz's last Thursday. :. ;.
Too slippery TO catch much news;
will have to wait until IL thaws. A.. =.
The debates on the ridge are very
we'll attended and the debating is
very lively.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDol
LUCAS COUNTY, {

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDol
Lucas COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the
firm of f. j. CHENEY 81 Co, doing
business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of CATARRm
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRu CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed In my presence, this 9th day
of December, A. ID. 1856.
(sEAL) SS. "A. w. GLEAS
Notary Public.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
90 Sold by Druggists, Toe.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
CORRESPONDENCE.
APPLE.

(eA S prelude on the road ques-
lGStion l would say ! have form
erly advocated Il county, state and
national road system to be built Of
material that would be Of II dura-
BILE quality and good grade and the
expense to be borne by the tax
payer and prepaid by issue and
sale of bonds or otherwise II built
by national supervision TO be paid
by congressional appropriation and
the states and countys to be reim-
bursed from u. S. treasury for fines
and costs in criminal cases and
penal offences worked out upon
national road systems located in
the various states.
am of the firm opinion that
great reform in road building is
badly needed; there is no local or
public Improvement that we can
turn our attention to or eXpend
money on that will give US the
pleasure, advantage, and profit that
good roads would. | have seen
but little comment on my plan OF
building good roads, and therefore
/ will offer no new theoi es till some
one comes in for chat. The south
western part of Hooking Co. can
better do without good roads to
Logan with rail road running
through her borders than the east
ern part can without the western
part. But two lines are indispens-
ible to Logan to compete for trade
with western market advantages.
The territory between us: one
line Of pike extending to Laurel
vile by Laurel valley and the
other by So1th Bloomingville or
down big Pine valley. IL the east
ern part refuses or neglects to help
brild improved roads by some plan
she will lose nearly all of the trade
from four or five townships. A good
pike from S. BloomingvilIe to Lo-
gan would be Il boom for Logan to
take pleasure seekers to the Ash
Cave and passengers from the l.. &
II. rail road when it runs through
ard an electric moter branch or
good pike would unite the interests
VI the two Metropolists of Hook
ng Co. HILLIcAN BEN.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
Notice In Divorce.

NIARSHAlL l.. MILLER, whose place of
wi residence Is unknOw IL hereby notified
that Stella Miller did on the 9th day of De-
cember, lsA5, file her petition in The once oJ
the Clerk OF the Court of Common Pleas
within and for the County of Hooking and
state OfOhi0, charging the said Marshall l..
Miller with wlllfull absence aud gross neglect
OF duty towards the said Stella Miller for
more than three years last past and that she
may be divorced from ihe said Marshall H.
Miller and that she may be given the ca y
and custody of their minor children which
petition VIII stand for hearing ~ the next
term OF said court.
her Attorney.
Dec II lSe1-Ow
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14

OUR letters on the doings Of the
present Legislature, by the Hon.
w. A. Taylor, which will always
appear in the first column, first
page, is well worth the price Of
subscription. Col. Taylor is a for
chile writer and his letters will al
ways be found interesting and
well worth your time for perusal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR (liquld or powder)
get all the benefits of mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purifles the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
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Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilitated feeling,
These are all caused by sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only he had when the liver
is properly at work. If troubled with any
of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medi-
cines, and Better than Pills.
@s~EvERY PACKAGE~oM
Has the Il Stamp in rcd on wrapper
]. Ii. Zeilin 81 Co. Phila., Pa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-01-14

EX-Gov. Campbell has signified
his Willingness and has been sum-
moned before the Grand Jury Of
Franklin Co., where the bribery
charges of last falPs campaign are
being investigated. 1t has been
hinte | that few Republicans of
high stsnding are secretly prepar-
ing to move out of the state.