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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Shot Down by Bandits,

William e. Couis, 40 years old, drug
gist and ex-Postmaster at Reelsville,
nine miles west of Greencastle, Ind, was
shot and killed by tramps. Couts and his
clerk were just closing their general store
when they were met at the door by two
men, who ordered them to throw up their
hands. The clerk did so and was robbed.
Couts resisted and in the fight that fol-
lowed was shot in the left eye. The rob-
bers are still at large
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Will Resume Business.

Lincoln (Neb.) special: The West Lin
coin packing houses, which were closed
down last July, will resume operations on
an extensive scale. The revived industry
means employment for the winter for
many idle men.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Called by the Lord.

Mary Winter of Orangeville, Ohio, was
found in her home dying from starvation,
and when friends offered her food she re-
fused to take it, saying that she had been
called by the Lord and she would obey
His will. She has not touched any food
for over three weeks.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Dresa Caurht Fire.

Miss Idona Wilson, aged II, residing at
the home of Lion. w. A. Thompson,
MuncIe, Ind, was fatally burned. While
busting mantel and standing in front OF
a fireplace her clothes became lgnited.
She ran into an adjoining house, occupied
by DIR. l.. Troop, for assistance. The
wind famed the fire and her clothing was
entirely burned off.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Combine i'm Favor of Cuba.

A Lima, Peru, Especial says: The Opinion
Nacional urges the Government to con-
woke Congress in extra session for the
purpose of having Peru combine with
other American republics to urge upon
Spain the emancipation of Cuba.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Dcsnerado Killed.

Dynamite D.ck," the notorious Terri
tory outlaw, over whose head was reward
oI.SS 600, was shot and killed in fight
with a number of Deputy Sheriffs near
Newkirk, o. L. Ben Craven, memLer
OF Dicks band, and Tor whose arrest re-
ward OF $500 is out, was badly wounded
and captured. None of the officers were
hurt.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Mennonites and Amish.

An International conference of dele
gales representing the Mennonite and
Amish Churches in the United States and
Canada has been called, 10 be held in
Elkhart, Ind, in January, 1897, at which
time steps will be taken looking to a con.
sOlidatiOn of these religious bodies.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Font His Child to Death,

Mike Rommski, a Poiander. employed
at Carnegie's, in Brad'iOck, Pa, beat his
5-months-o child TO death because its
or, ing annoyed him. He was arrested
and will be held for murder.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
FotaIIv Crusbed under a Lop.

While ex-Sherlff Hallam of Rltchie
County, West Virgn and his brother
Wesley were rolling heavy log it caught
in the clothing of the latter, who fell un-
der it and was crushed to death.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Seyenty-fiye Drowned.

London special: An Official dispatch
received here from st. Johns, Antigua,
capital of the Leeward Islands, says that
serious floods have occurred in the island
of Montserrat. Roads and bridges, it is
added, have been destroyed, and seventy
five persons have been drowned
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

A copy of the book of common prayer
of the Church of England, abridged and
edited by Benjamin Franklin at London
in the year 1773, the only copy known to
be in existence, was sold for 81, $50 at auc-
tion in Boston, Mass.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Hawaiiaus want to Come Tn.

Mr.. John w. Foster, former Secretary
of State, has returned TO Washington from
six weeks visit to Hawaii, whittier he
went as the representative of the Pacific
Cable Company. Mr.. Foster says busi-
ness is tlourishIng, and that the. people
wants 10 be annexed to the United States.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
VENIZON SEIZED.
Miunesota's Game Warden Coniis
cstSs Thirty Tons.

A st. Paul (Minn.) telegram says: The
State Game Warden has seized and de-
clared confiscated to the State of Mime
sofa thirty tons of venison claimed as be-
ing Illegally shipped to persons in Bcs-
ton, New York and Chicago. The fines
for the illegal transportation of game will
probably be in the neighborhood of $40,
900 to $50, 900. Venison is now selling al
Is cents pound, and it will be an easy
matter for the State to dispose of the
10000 pounds confiscated for $40, 500. This
is said TO be the largest seizure ever made
at one time in the United States.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Maceo,s Mysterious Move,

A dispatch received at Madrid, Spain,
from Havana, asserts that the rebel lead
er, Maceo. has left the Province of Pinar
del Rio on board ship.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Michigan Village Looted.

A gang of robbers looted the village OF
Moline. sixteen miles south of Grand Rap
ids, Mich. All the stores i'll the village
and the railroad Office were burglarized
and considerable booty secured, consist
ing of clothing, cutlery and jewelry. 1t
is not known how much money the burg
lars secured. There Is no clue to the rob-
hers
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Fell in Boiling Water.

John l.. Laker, All employe at the Ve-
neer Works, at Indianapolis, fell into a vat
of boiling water up TO his neck, and was
fatally Scalded,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
ohio Woman Commits Suicide.

Eliza ii. Cummings, about 55 years of
age, and said to be a wealthy resident Of
IIillsboro, Ohio committed suicide by
jumping from Il window of a fifth-story
room in the Hotel Empire, New York
CITY.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Charles Cushman Is Dead.

Charles Cushman, the only brother Of
the late Charlotte Cushman, the great
American ACTRESS and dramatic reader, is
dead in London. He was rs years old.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10
Child Burned to Death.
FrankIin Prayer Book Sold,

Little May Finen of indianapolis, a
child Of 3years, found some matches and
set fire to her clothing. She is dead.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

4 comparison of the great cycle shows
of England and America shows that the
coming event, to be held at the Chicago
Coliseum in January, will be far ahead Of
anything yet attained.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

A special from Cairo, ILL.,, says that
severe shock of earthquake was felt in
that city at 1:19 Monday afternoon.
Buildings swayed SO perceptibly that The
inmates became alarmed and rushed into
the street. No serious damage was done.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

One Thousand Men to Go to Work.
The Haskell & Barker Car Co., at Mich
igan City, Ind, will be run day and night
after Decem er 25 in all departments.
One Thousand men will be given emplUy.
fnlaIin
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

The work of the Navy Department and
its present condition are fully exhibited
in the report of the Secretary. The con-
struction of vessels for our new navy has
been energetically prosecuted by the pres
ent administration upon the general lines
previously adopted, the department hav-
ing seen no necessity for radical changes
in prior methods under which the work
was found to be progressing in 4 manner
highly satisfactory. 1t has been decided
however, to provide in every sbipbuilding
contract that the builder should pay all
trial expenses, and it has also been de-
termined to pay no speed premiums in
future contracts. The premiums recently
earned and some yet to be decided are
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10

The Secretary of the Treasury reports
that during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1896, the receipts of the Government
from all sources amounted to $409. .475,-
40S.7S. During the same period its OK
penditures were $434,6IS.654.4S, the ex-
cess of expenditures over receipts thus
amounting to SO, ,203, ,245.70. The ordi-
nary expenses during the year were $4,
015, ,S52.21 less than during the preceding
fiscal year. Of the receipts mentioned
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-12-10


rhe progress made in civil-service reform
furnishes a cause for the utmost congratu-
latiOn There ure now In the competitive
classified service upward of eighty-four thou
sand places. A most radical and sweep
ing extension was made by executive
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26

~ or a . wrong Nj. t. re wncn YOU
talk wi him | he that. SAYS Dul, inca.
loyallv. Ey T. ha' meant tn hctrirnd
h T. 4 raw of thc iir that hlalcS
within her fat cr's eyes shine, d her
own At tnis mOmCut.
''l.ook here saws The McDcrmot
furiously; ''yol con fancy Yourself in
love with WHOM ~ kc. but ~
shall marry Ankctcl IA the same.
\ i've gym Your wo Il Ia him AID
IL see that q keep -
Il >hai, 20 marry him unless ! wish
it," SAYS his daug ter with Il sti ct
defiance; wlcreupon The McDetm t
brc is out in a terrible way. and say,
all : RS of bitter. unuardonable
things. until the girl. who is in u
white heat oi rage IN her own way.
i'ings VIDE The ioor and rusheS into
tie garden. 10 find rest aud peace. and
room tor Thought
She iiDdS, however, only her cousin.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
Generous Congratulatiun.

CANTON. Ohio, June 2..--Major Nc.
Kinley has been overwhelmed all day
with messages of congra,ulation from
all parts of the Inion. Some of them
are as follows:
Harriet =. Blaine, widow Of the late
James q. Blaine: Hearty congratula.
tions To yourself and Mrs. Mckinley,
with tender thoughts of the past
Lucretia X. Garfield, widow of the
late president: ''Our two families
unite in congratulations to you and
Governor Mckinley and IN the earnest
hope that the next four years may
bring ID you the most of joy and the
least OF sorrow and be TO the nation
years of triumphant prosperity"
Newcastle, Pa, Steel and lin Plate
MISUNDERSTANDING, IA gold dol
lar and American tin pate are Il
strong combination. Congratula-
tons
w. &. Markham, secretary National
Wool Growers Association, wired con.
gratulations.
Nelson Dingley, Lewiston, Maine
"Mainc Republicans we're ardently
for Reed. They are now as earnestly
for you"
Hundred of other congratulatory
kilograms have been received by Cow
ernor Mckinley from all parts Of the
cnnntrv
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
CANTON THEIR MECCA
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
VISIT M'klNLEY.
rhr Republican Presidential uminc Al
dresses Ills Nciehhor, aud u Uig Dclrgn.
ton of Erturnius >cw Work Delegate,
Congratulations Pouring In.

CANTON, OHIO, Juno 2.-Uuvcrnor
Mckinley made two moro addresses at
his Canton home last night. The wild
enthusiasm has Increased Each in.
coming delegation is greeted by steam
calliopcN aud Shricling whistles Of
every kind, while trumprtS, tia horns,
bands and drum corps give muse e
the merry marrhcrS Delegations
called in rapid succession. but the
governor shows no sign uf wear ar re-.
lapNc after the straiu Of convention
week.
Duriug the day the news spread
rapidly that the New Work. Mckinley
League would stop at Canton ON its
way home from -. Iuui, II was
shortly after Il o'cloch, jus, before the
governors dinner hour. when Shrick-
ing whistles OF lOcomut YES hcraldrd
the approach of the New Workers. and
returning ta%ntoniauS. As we'll as u
special train load of . u rcuplc from
the Mahoniug valley. where Governor
Mckinley spent hi, huyhpod days
An eScur committee with bands
| and drum corps, including fifty horse.
men, met the delegations ut the sta.
ton. The streets were dcnSclv
crowded for blocks in every direction
leading - the governors home. The
crowds rushed through the fences and
crowded into the doorways of the
house IN their excitement 1t was
necessary Cor the governor To- go to
the side door TO meet his returning
fellow citizens, rs il was impossible
for him to reach the front, where he
had been speaking.
Is... II ~ uH.1. r a..
Eighteenth, the old Mckinley dis.
trict, mounted a boz when Governor
Mckinley appeared amt delivered n
short address. MIR. Mckinley re-.
>poudcd in a feeling speech entirely
devoid of politics.
The crowd then united in three
rousing cheer, for the nest presl.
dent"
i:y this time the New York party
had succeeded in forcing its way to
the front piuIHl, led by Hon John T..
Milholland. II tool. sometime for
Governor Mckinley 10 get through
tie house and through the crowd in
the hall to greet his EINtrrn visitors.
Warner Miller pied rrd the ticket
the greatest minority ever given in
New York STATE
The New Workers gave another
round Of applause and departed for
their train.
one of the incidents OF the day was
the singing OF n campaign song, com
posed by Peter quincy of Youngstown.
an Afro. American. He va proud OF
his song, and wanted to sing 1t, so he
bctook himself to the governor
library, which adJoins the family
dinin".rootn, and as the governor and
his friends took dinner he regaicd
himself with melody To- aid digestion
and make good cheer.
Among the callers was Mr.. Webb {.
"aycs, son Of the late cN.Prcsiden,
Hayes, who dropped in from Vermont
last evening, and was visiting the
govcnor at 1880.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
SANK WITHOUT WARNING.
brummond Castle Passengers Had No
Time to save rhrmsciyc.

ihhc ~ save 1hchnsclvca
EErSr, June 80 The man named
tioodhnlt who survived the disaster To
the Drummond castle was the quarter.
master of the SHIN In an interview
upon the cause, oi the disaster and
his experience. he SAID Il was on
duty at the ,lmc. \ few minutes be-
fore the shock u drilling rain had
commenced To fall and the atmosphere
was thick and muggy. Eu, it was not
foggy. Tho sea was not rough, but
there was a long swell. No lights
were visible in any direction.
The children ON the ship had gone
to bed. but there were a number Of
passengers on deck. The vessel was
going ut u rate of fourteen kpots an
hour, when suddenly with absolutely
no preliminary warning there was IA
terrible crash.
"IhC ciptain, who was on the bridge
with the third officer when the ship
struck, Immediately ordered all hands
To- the boats. All of the passengers
rushed on deck, many OF them only
half ella and in u panic.stricken con
ditiou. The steamer was now listed
So heavily that although the crew be.
hlfcu admirably ana TOOK up their
statious, ~ was impossible to do any
thing. Ahcnrtrcndtng cry arose from
those on board when they realized
that they were doomed. The Drum
mund Castle sank beneath our feet
with all on board about two minutes
after She struck,
IL found myself in the water and
seized n floating plank which | had
seen. | then saw the othgr survivor,
Wood, who was clinging To n small
spar We joined our efforts in the
collection of other sparS and thus
made a rough sort Of raft. On tins We
were huiIctcd about 10y the waves till
morning, when we perceived IA fishing
boat not far from us | waved my
ca, which was seen, and we were
q q picked up"
Wood, the other survivor, said that
he was in tho forccastlc when no felt
the crash, and he just had time to
rush TO his post ut ouc OF the boats
when the ship sank.
Thirty.ouc bodies OF victims of tho
wreck have thus fur been picked up.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1.
They May Not Have Known what II
Meant, iIu' They ObcNcI u.

u ivy Ht' W. 80 ~ We ~
Meant. iiu, They ObrAri u.
John +. wa Il soldier. lie was a
member Of the Tenth Maine regiment
and orderly sergeant Of his company.
He was every inch II soldier, brave and
true. albeit "A little prone to stick to
the letter rather than the spirit of the
law.
The articles Of war were his study
his wade mecum, according to the
New York Ledger. In short, he was
excessively military - military all
through. At the close OF the late war
John came homo and was shortly after
ward installed into the responsible po-
sition of sexton Of our church, and
he Strengthened things out wonder.
fully.
On the very first Sabbath after his
taking charge we found posted upon
the wall OF the church vcstibulc an
imposing document headed General
Order No. l."
There had been trouble in certain
quarters resulting from the difficulty
which ladies who came to church late
found in gaining their seats when gcn-
tlcmon had got in ahead Of them.
John determined to remedy this, so ne
issued General Order No. t." which
read rs follows:
Rules to be observed when "A lady
wishes t. enter IA pew in which gem
tlcmcn are already seated: Let tho
lady advance one pace beyond the
pow. halt, about face and salute. The
pew will be vacated by the gentlemen
By a flank movement.
Tho squad should rise siinul,an-
eously when the lady presents herself,
and face outward then deploy into the
aisle, the head man facing the lady.
the others passing to his rear. when
ii necessary. the line will be perfected
up and down the aisle by right or left
counter march, as the case may no.
| quirc. the right in front.
'The lady, when the way Is clear
will salute again, and advance to her
position in the pew, after which the
gentlemen will break from the rear
obliquciy and resume their places,
parties performing this evolution
have possession Of the aisle until IL Is
completed. and none others will inter,
ferc, ''(Signed)
JoHN +. f.. sexton"
Things went straight after that.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
bob IngersoiI Expelled From n Club,

New YORK, June 2a.~-According to
C. y. Farrell, Colonel Robert q. Inggr-
soils urother-in.law, the Ardlcy
Casino club was organized last year
with the colonel rs a charter member
and he subscribed for 81, 900 worth Of
stock. Later he sent a check for $500
for half of his subscription, but the
check was returned with the explana-
ton that the q ionel's name had been
dropped. Treasurer Frank Eldridgc
said yesterday that he would not ex-
plain and Secretary Field Judson
denied there was any religious obsta-
Gle To the continuation OF the colonel's
membership. Religion is believed to
be at the bottom OF the difficulty, how.
ever,
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
CHAPTER VII.

Or UON, ~ never
Perhaps To her 1t has seemed that
'rcst' aud peace" may bc found in
hun. Fond hope.
IAN -" calls she: "Andy"' He is
a. the other end OF tie garden, and ~
iirst doe not hear her. ''Audy,' how
ever, rcSto rs MIN tO "a proper frame
of m nd.
Ill says h, from the middle of q
bed of cabbage.
Come here, Come at once. 1t is
SON tling very impor ant
This b ings rim t. her at the rate Of
forty knots al hour.
'Wcll, what's the matter now says
he.
''Eycrything," says Miss McDcrmot
witN CommCUdahlc brcvity.
That generally mcauS nothing with
a girl saws her cousin. contempt
uousiy. However To do you Justice,
YOU look TX, business this line. What
is il, ELI"
III | Cou Il be- sure of YOU. Andy"
says she, io%rlornly; but ,ou Will be
aSlikc Y as not to take his side"
Nv hose s'dc?"
"Well, you scc.'-hesltating-"lt's
this way'-dcad pause. .
"Oh so on. for goodness sake. IL
you have anything on what YOU are
pleased to call your mind, get il of
lou look with all the delightful
sympathy that, us n rule, distinguishc
the male members of ones family.
like II sick chicken. Anything fresh.
or Is il the same old gamc?-our we'll
beloved uncle on the rampage AGAIN.
rD m CDNrINIEp.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
Behind the Times.

young man" said the adorel
ones father in u busiucss.likc way.
Il don't care anything about your an.
ccstry, and as for your financial stand.
ing ! find II very satisfactory" In
deed, It's very kind of you, sir; I'm
grateful-' ',As | was saying when
you interrupted me. y continued tho
old man. in n tOno almost severe. Il
don't care about those things, and your
character aud habits seem to be quite
worthy OF approval" You can't
know how glad ! am to have pleased
you began the happy lover of such
n fathers daughter only TO be shut or
with: Il am considering the matter
OF Offering you a partnership in o +
firm" ''Iou overwhelm me-" n It
there is one question l wish TO a. k
you-and ! want "A candid answer"
'Anything, anything" assented
the bewildored youth joyfully. is
there any tendency to insanity in your
family" Not u trace, not a trace. "
was the prompt reply OF the delighted
chap who had been half fearing some
awkward inquiry. The look OF
pleased enthusiasm that had peryrded
tho prospective father nsaw's face
Vanished. He seemed utterly crashed,
Co. said he, Il feared there was
some hidden obstacle, You are no.
fitted for modern tnanclcring. can
not lis,cn to your suit "--nctron
TAbunc.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
FAIR SUIT.
Mrs Ncttie Craven Files an Alleged Deed
to Very Valuable Land.

Mrs Nettie Craven Files an Alleged Deed
to Very Valuable Land.
SAN FRANCISCO, June ga friend
" Mrs, Ncttic Craven filed for record
yesterday n deed from tho late Sen.
ltor James q. Fair. II is dated Sep
!ember ), 1894, and was acknowledged
before Notary Public Cooney Septem.
Der - of that year. The entire docu-
ncnt, which %purports TO be in the hand
writing OF Senator Fair, is In lead
pencil, aud the acknowledgement is
n ink, and recitcs that for love and
affection he decided a large lot
On the corner of Pine and San
some streets and half IA block Of land
On Mission street to Mrs. Craven. The
property is worth 81, 900, 00c.
Some time ago it was rumored that
Mrs. Craven had a document showing
that she had been married to Mr..
Fair, and a deed to valuable property.
The filing of the deed is the first con.
irmation Of the rumor
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
Republican College League Plans

Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, June 2a.-The ma
tional committee Of, the American Re-
publican College league Of the United
States held a meeting today to arrange
for the coming campaign. 1t has. q
membership of about 80, 900 college
men throughout the country. IL was
decided that most of the work of the
league during the campaign should be
limited to explaining tothepeople from
the stump the iallacy of tho free sill
YER doctrine. For this PURPOSE
branches will be established In every
state in the union and the fight will DO
directed by II department manager for
each state.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
Denver's Coming Ovation to Teller.

DENVER, Colo, June s2.-Ihe re-
,eption by the citizens Of Colorado to
senator Teller will be held July 4.
fhe committee-on arrangements had
hoped that Mr.. Teller would return
next week, but as he telegraphed that
he needed rest and would remain
with his mother until about July /, II
was decided to have the reception on
the national holiday. There will be
4 paradeSfollowcd by speeches and in
the evening fireworks and an iRumin-
alton.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
Leady,lIe Silver Miners Strike.

LEADvTLLE, Colo, June s2. As q
result Of discomfort and fruitless Of
forts for an adjustment of wages
extending owe several months, 500
silver miners struck last night for an
Increase in their wages from So. so to
IS per day. The Smith. Moffatt, the
Small-IIope andSthe Weldon. compa.
nies say that they cannotvafford to
pay higher wages.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-26
prcparIn. to Honor Teller.

TorEKA, Kan, June - Great
preparations are being made by the
Kansas Silver league 10 receive Sen.
ator Teller as he'passes through Tope-
ka next Wednesday en- route to
Denver Efforts are being made 20
have him start from st. Louis so as to
be here one day. of his presence here
can be definitely known forty.eight
hours in advance, it is estimated that
90, 900 people from surrounding towns
will come in special trains.