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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
PUBLIC DEBT,
An increase During the Month of septem-
Der Of %, ,S0S--A Corresponding De-
crease In the Amount Of Cash ON Hand.

An increase During the Month of septem.
Der Of %, J85, ,60S--A Corresponding De-
crease In the Amount Of Cash ON Hand.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The monthly
treasury statement shows that at the
close of business September 80, 1897,
the public debt, less cash In the treas
ury, was S1 ,O12, 122, ,713, an increase
since August 80 of S3, 1877 500. This in
crease is accounted for by corre-
spending decrease in the amount of
cash on hand. The debt is recapitulated
ss follows:
Interest bearing debt, SS47 1865, $40;
debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity, 81, ,334,57O.
Debt bearing no interest S37s, ,615. 800.
Total 8, 1927, ,815,5OO This amount how.
ever, does not include $3.50, ,O7O, 1858
in certificates and treasury notes
outstanding, which are offset by
an equal amount of cash in
the treasury. The cash in the treasury
is classified as follows: Gold $1s4, ,561, :
664; silver $5lS, 4sl, ,747; paper e1Sa,
| 330.
Bonds, disbursing officers balances,
etc., $1a,713,sS9. Total, $3.50, ,s6s, 1881,
against which there are demand liabil-
| tiles outstanding amounting to $685.
ITS, ,S44, which leaves net cash balance
in the treasury of $215, 1872, ,7S7.
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The agricul-
tural department has been compelled
to forego its decision to distribute this
years seed from Washington because
of q decision of Controller Tracewell,
| of the treasury, that such distribution
would be a violation of the law by
which the appropriation was made.
This decision was rendered Friday in
response to a letter from Secretary
Wilson.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The cabinet
meeting Friday was devoted almost en-
tirely to the consideration of the Span
ish situation and other foreign affairs
1t was one of the longest meetings helG
since the advent of the present admin
istration, lasting over two and hal
hours. The main subject of considera
tion was the present cabinet crisis in
Spain and its effect upon our rela
tions with the Madrid government
and our attitude toward Cuba. L
is believed that an important cable
has been received from Minister Wood
ford, and that this formed the basis O
the discussion. The members of tn,
cabinet were extremely reticent, a
they always are when matters of grav'
import have been before them. but a
the conclusion of the meeting one o
them said that the discussion had no
eventuated in anything definite ant
that no immediate action would fol
low.
WAeEENGTON, Oct. Att has beel
recommended to the state departmen
by United States Consul Read at Tiel
Tsin, that the question of includin,
Pekin in the list of. treaty ports b
taken into consideration. He says tha
large Illicit trade has been built Vi
there by foreign merchants who i'm
port their goods free of the duty i'm
posed on Chinese merchants whor
they are consequently able to under
sell. The consul THINKS this trad
should be legitimatized by maxim
y Peking treaty port and opening it t
American trade.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
TRAIN HELD UP.

Bandits Rob the Express Car and Passen.
gers Near Minco, In the Indian Territory.
Ell RENO. Okla, Oct. 2.-Bandits robb-
ed southbound Rock Island passenger
train and all its passengers at IL o'clock
Friday forenoon at siding No. l, about
five miles south of Minco in the Indian
territory. The railroad and express
officials have feared a hold-up in
that section for several weeks,
and armed guards have been
put aboard all night trains at Ell Reno
and carried through to Chickasha. 1t
had not been thought that the outlaws
were bold enough to attack train in
midday Friday morning the train
men were completely surprised and
they were not prepared to offer any re-
sistance when five masked men came
upon them at the lonely siding.
Under the pressure of Winchesters
and ugly-looking six-slIooters the train
men, the express messenger and all OF
the score or more of passengers were
made to climb down from the train aad
stand in line, hands up, on the prairie
along the railway. While three of the
robbers covered the badly frightened
crowd with their guns the other two
ceolly and carefully robbed them, pass.
ing from one passenger to another
down the line. The bandits secured
about $500 in cash and such other val
uables, in the way of watches, pins and
jewelry as were in sight.
The passengers and trainmen having
been thoroughly plucled, three of the
bandits turned their attention to the
express and mail coaches, the others
standing guard over the helpless crowd
on the prairie. The registered mail
pouches were quickly rifled, hut
the through safe in the express car
| resisted all the force and ingenu'
ity of the road agents. When
| the messenger had convinced the
| bandits that he could not open the
strong box they resorted to dynamite
Several heavy charges were exploded
but the safe proved baIrtlit proof anc
| though it was badly battered, its con
tents were saved to the express com
pany,
Having taken forcible possession ot
| verything that they could carry away
| the bapdits mounted their horses anc
rode off toward the west. A posse i.
| in pursuit.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
AMERiCAN-suILT SHIPS
To Replace the Foreign -isuiit Craft In, the
West India Fruit Trade.

II 1ttIJIHCB tTf6 NFdIr tOt
West India Fruit Trade.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.--The Press
Saturday says: Negotiations are in
progress among number of capital
lists in Philadelphia, New York and
Boston, which, If successfully carried
out, will result in the substitution of
American-built steamships for the
large number of foreign-built craft
now engaged in the West India fruit
trade. The new ships will be built by
the Cramps, who are largely interested
in the undertaking, and will be speedy,
first-class vessels in.eyery particular.
calculated to reduce to the lowest time
the passage between northern and West
India fruit ports
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Blew theron of His Head or.

MONROE, La, Oct. 4.-Andrew Nc.
Pherson was shot and instantly killed
at the home of Mrs. Viola Dowdy,
whose 15-year-old daughter he had
ruined, as charged by Charles Dowdy,
the brother of the girl Mcpherson
was under bond for trial on the charge.
Friday morning he came to the house
of Mrs. Dowdy, cursed her, drew pis-
'ol and attempted to force his way into
the house. Charles Dowdy then shot
him twice with shotgun, one charge
entering his breast and the other blow
ing off the top of his head. McPherson
had refused to marry the girl
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
THE QUEEN REGENT

eollcitous for spain's Relations with the
United States and 70 Avert the Loss Of
Cuba.
New YORK, Oct. IA special to the
World from Madrid, Spain, by way of
Bayonne, says: In all her consultations
with the Spanish generals and the
leaders of the political parties the
queen regent has laid stress chiefly
upon the question of Spain's relations
with the United States and the best
means of averting the loss of Cuba
through prolongation of the war and
consequent. American intervention,
thereby imperilling the stability of her
sons throne, let alone playing into the
hands of the republicans and Carlists,
who have been especially troublesome
Of late.
The queen also insisted strongly
upon discussing whether her Spanish
rule in the West Indies would not be
jepordized by q too extended grant Of
autonomy, thus enabling the separatists
and autonomists to prepare gradually
and legally their evolution towards
Independence.
She earnestly asked the statesmen
If they really believed a liberal gov.
ernment would be strong enough to
! make the majority Of the Spaniards ac-
cept extended home rule, involving a
sacrifice of Spanish material interests
in the colonial markets and heavy
burden for the Spanish treasury, il
saddled with a part of the Cuban debt.
The queen questioned whether Sa-
gasta would be able to restrain public
opinion, the press and the opposition
parties If he made concessions to the
colonies under the pressure of Ameri;
can diplomacy.
The queen can not believe success
would crown SO complete a reversal Of
the policy which had been followed for
the last two years and half.
q 1t seems that some, if not all, of her
loyal advisors had the courage to tell
the queen regent that the alternative
lies between sincere trial of a new
policy embracing an understanding
with the United States and the greater
question of a conflict with America
probably entailing the loss of the
colonies. {
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
TRe Vintage of Califnrnia.

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 4.-The vintage
OF California this year promises to
reach 10000, 900 gallons, or a5 per cent.
more than last season. About one-halt
of the grape crSp has already been con
verted into wine. The growers are
now receiving AN advance of from IS to
SO ton for their grapes, the under.
standing being that they are to receive
one dollar for every cent per gallon the
wine brings when sold.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

There is certain minister in Kansas
who has an eye to the physical as well
as spiritual welfare of his congregation.
He brought one of his recent Sunday
sermons to sudden close with the fol
towing words Brethren, l will now
close, for / see that we are going to have
thunder storm. The congregation will
please follow me to Brother Soandso's
field and help him stack his wheat.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

my heart is punctured ~ she sobbed.
They strove to comfort her, and not
without success
"Oh, suppose l can bump along on
the rim," she finally exclaimed, smiling
brsvely through her tears.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

The "Bicy clist's Best Friend" 10 q fa.
miliar name for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salvs, always ready for emergencies.
While . specific for piles, It also instant.
u relieves and cures cuto, bruises, salt
rhsum, scssma and Ill affections of the
skin. = nevsr ihils. -. =. enith 4
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
Buhoniu PLAGUE Again.

BOMBAY, Oct. a Within week
there have been go deaths from the
bubonic plague here. The disease has
reappeared in Kurrachee and is grad
ually spreading. 1t has already ex-
tended to Sholapur. The government
regards the situation as serious
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
GOV. Atkinsou WIN Not Can an Extra.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. Lit be-
gins to look as IL the work Of the COM
mittee appointed by the legislature
last winter to revise the state constitu-
tion will go for naught. the indications
being that no special session of the
legislature can be had to provide for
submitting the, proposed amendments
70 vote of the people.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

A little Boston girl, who had been
attending one of the public kindergar
tens, fell from a ladder. Her mother
caught her up from the ground in terror,
exclaimipg, Oh, darling, how did you
fall Vertically, replied the child with
out a seconds hesitation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
NOT FOR EVERYTHING.

But If you have kidney, liver or blad
dar trouble you will find Swamp Root
just the remedy you need. People are
not apt to get anxious about their health
soon enough. II you are mot quite
we'll" or "half sick" have you ever
thought that your kidneys may be the
cause Of your sickness?
1t is easy to tell by setting aside your
urine for twenty four hours; a sediment
or settling indicates an unhealthy condi
tion OF the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is evidence of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate, scanty
supply, pain or dull ache in the back is
also convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder need doctoring.
There is satisfaction in knowing that
the great remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, fulflls every wish in relieving
weak or diseased kidneys and all forms
OF bladder and urinary troubles Not
only does Swamp Root give new life and
activity to the kidneys-the cause of the
trouble, but by treating the kidneys it
acts as tonic for the entire constitution
If you need a medicine you should have
the best q Sold by druggists, price fifty
cents and one dollar, or by mentioning
NEws-HERALD and sending your address
to DIR. Kilmer q Co Bipghamton, N Y,
you may have sample bottle of this
great discovery sent to you free by mail
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

What said the judge, you expect me
to send your husband to prison when
you acknowledge that you twrew five
flstirons at him, and he only threw one
at you! Yes, that's all right, said the
irate Irishwoman +; but the one he threw
hit me.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

To heal the broken and diseAaed tic.
sues. to soothe the irritatsd surfaces. 10
instantly relieve and to permanently cure
is the mission OF De Wits Witch Haxel
6alye. w. R. Smith & Co., Druaaiats.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick head
ache, ssllow skin and loss of appetite.
You have never tried DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for these com plants or you
would have been cured. They are small
pills but great regulators w. R. Smith
& Co Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
SOLD Her Husbaud for $4,000.

ST. Louis, Oct 2.-According to the
Post Dispstch John A. Truitt, Q con-
ductor on the Northern Central cleo
trio street car line. was sold Friday by
his wife tor olseoo 70 . woman who do
slaree thet ~ 1ves the - mose
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
PRAIRIE FIRES.
Farm Houses, implements, Crops and
Live Stock in Manitoba Destroyed.
At Bagot Railway station IN Elevator With
10000 Bushels Of Wheat, Stores. Wsre-
houses and Other Buildings Hurned-
Many Farmers Lose Their All.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 4.-The
prairies fire which ragged all over the
country Saturday, being famed and
driven by gale of wind, died out dur
ing the night and Sunday mornings
sun dawned upon g terrible scene of
death and devastation. Farm houses,
implements, crops and live stock were
everywhere consumed and many farm
ers lost their all.
A most lamentable story comes from
Beausejour, 40 miles east Of this city,
where two women and Ave children
named Moreski were burned to death.
Fire came upon their house which was
in the woods from two directions 81
multaneously and shut off all means of
escape. Only few charred remains
were found Sunday morning.
There were many narrow escapes,
carcasses of horses, cattle and sheep
are all lying over the district and a
number of families of foreigners are
homeless and utterly destitute.
At Bagot, 20 miles west, the Canadian
Pacific railroad station and seven cars,
the Dominion Grain Co. s elevator, with
10000 bushels of wheat, Lawrie's store,
Higginbotham's, Links and Buckanan's
stables, cold storage warehouse and
Farmer Waldron's farm buildings and
crops were totally destroyed. The lit
tie town was practically wiped out of
existence. AT Stony Mountain fire ran
up to the Canadian Pacific railroad
platform, where, by desperate efforts,
it's progress was stayed. Much hay
and grain was consumed in this dis
| trict.
In the Lake Francis district, north
west of the city, there was also exten-
sive destruction of crops. A young
farmer named Markham was terribly
burned while trying TO save his prop
erty. At Oakland, on the Portage
branch of the Northern Pacific rail
road, several hundred cords of wood
and thousands of tons of hay
were licked up. just southeast OF
this city there is q large hay
marsh and fire was driven over
this, consuming everything in its
course. Nearly every farmer lost his
hay and many also lost their grain and
implements. There were large bands
of horses and cattle pasturing on the
marsh and Sunday the charred car
casses of the animals dot the ground
every few PAGES. Jack rabbits and
prairie chickens were also destroyed
The people in this city were anxious
for some hours, as it was feared thai
the fire would come into the suburbs
where many valuable residences art
located. A timely change of the wini
averted this impending danger.
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Fazmsr-Of course. oil the cows sive
milk mine do, anyway.
Mim Oldtssd That's aisaAss1
thenHht 60 r. ~ oslo ~ ~.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
SENIOR SAGASTA

Arrives In Madrid aud VIII Attempt to
Form New Cabinet.
Madrid, Oct. 2.-7Senor Sagasta says
he will attempt to form a new cabi-
net.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07

Gadsby-Your hair will be gray il II,
keeps on.
Woolfn-Well, if it keeps on I'll be
satisfied. 81
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BUEHoe Arms. Oct. Abr, Ananeio
Alporta. The ninister for foreign ~
felSA danise thet >heyp y sny dianevees
~ = X { 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Large Attendance and Special Attrac-
lions at the Bench Show.
HIGH CLASS DOGS ON EXHIBITION
List of the Premiums Awarded Yes
terday and Today.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Going to the dogs" is the proper thing
In Washington just now. 1t is quite the
proper thing in society, and the exhibit
out at the Riding Academy. 22d and P
streets. appears to be responsible for it.
The President is expected to visit the dog
show some time today, and it IS antici-
pated that the cabinet officers and other
public functionaries will follow.
The dogs have on, metaphorically speak
ing, their best bibs and fuckers. and look
as pleasant as if they are perpetually sit
ting for their photographs. While they are
not by any means silent. as is evidenced by
the sounds which greet the visitors on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
CHAPLAIN GOODWIN RESIGNS.

He Has Heen Allowed to Leave the
Naval Service.
Chaplain NJ. NJ. Goodwin, attached to
the receiving ship Wabash at Boston. has
resigned, and his resignation has been ac-
cepted by the President on the recommend
alton of Secretary Long.
Charges were recently made that
Chaplain Goodwin had been misbehaving
himself as result of Incorporate habits.
The charges We're referred to the chaplain
for an explanation. In his reply he denied
that he had been intoxicated, and said his
condition was due to a severe case of
headache and neuralgia. He thought it
best, however, to leave the naval service,
and therefore rendered his resignation By
so doing he undoubtedly avoided trial by
court-martial, as such action would have
been taken by the Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
An Enjoyable ATair.

A most enjoyable evening was snent by
the members of Is. b. French Lodge Of
Mascns and their friends at Masonic Tenn
pie last evening, the occasion being the
annual ladies night that has been IN
aucurated by this lodge a part of their
yearly festivities. The program of music
began with al overture by the Orchestra
Of the National Guard Band, followed by
vocal and instrumental numbers. under the
direction Of DR.. Gabriel F. Johnston. \
vocal duo by MesGames Wilson and Wood
WAS particularly we'll rendered. Later in
the evening refreshments We're served. and
then the floor was cleared for dancing.
which continued until midnight. Excellent
music was furnished by the Brigade Bands
orchestra. The lodge and commandery
rooms, handsomely decorated. were thrown
open during the evening for the inspection
of the ladies, who thoroughly enjoyed this
feature of the entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Primary Union I'm Session.

The session of the Sunday School Primary
Union was begun this morning in the base
ment of the church. Miss Marshall gave
an interesting talk on illustrated Bible
Geography" Mrs. j. W. Barnes of Newark,
n. j., gave a talk on gleanings from the
summer school for primary workers at
Asbury Park, n. ]. Mrs. Barnes talk was
listened to with the greatest attention.
She illustrated the topic by the use of the
blackboard, and discussed the best method
Of dividing the children into the proper
grades.
Following this was a conference of the
primary teachers, led by Mrs. Barnes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Claims Part Of PhIindeIphia.

OAKLAND. Cal, December 1::-Daniel La
Fortune claims to be entitled to a large
section of land in the heaEt of Philadelphia
and has engaged an attorney TO commence
litigation in his behalf. La Fortune be-
lieves he is the heir of VIM. Ball, who died
at Hope Farm in 1887 IA that year Hope
Farm was of little value, but since then
Philadelphia has grown up and about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Capital: OneMiIliolD Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside burslar-proof vaults ut
s. per annum upward.
Securities. Jcwelry. silverware ard valuabIes
Of all kinds in owners package. trunk or case
taken deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowed Oh 81 AID above
Loans inoncy on real estate and collateral
security. Sells frst-class real estate and
otEer securities in sums Of 500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds. and acts as administrator,
executor, receiver. assignee and executes
trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by Q
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
THOMAS n. JONES. .....-.-.............P President
f. FRANCIS RIGGS. ......... First Vice Presiden.
W. RILEY DEEBLE. Second Vice Presiden.
ALBERT l.. STURTEvANT. ............. Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD. .......-............Tre Treasurer
CHARLES (. NiMAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. clair. Trust OeIcsp
DIRECTORS:
F. Francis Riggs. Andrew wylie,
Thomas X. Jones. Matthew G. Emery.
W. Riley Decide. Henry A. Willard
Woodbury. Blair. Thomas HYDE
Albert l.. Siurtcvant. John f. Rodgers,
George II. Plant. james VI. Johnston,
Zenas Z. Robbins, John G. Parke,
George T. Dunlop. Robert o. Hoffman.
VIM. E Edmonston. John Cammack
VIM. A. Gordon. H. Bradley Davidson
oc0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Postmaster Gordon Coming.

CHICAGO. December 1. - Postmaster
Charles U. Gordon of chicago left for
Washington last night, taking with him
reports on the carrier sergeant system
recently put on trial here. He will urge the
permanent adoption of the system. Mr..
Postmaster General Gary ON postal saw
ings banks and other important matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

CHICAGO. Dec mber Judge Grosscup,
in the United States circuit court, has is
sued an injunction in favor of the Amer
lean Graphophone Company, restraining
David E. Boswell from making. using or
selling any sound record or recording tab
lets. year ago Boswell was president of
the National Ediphone Company, and it
was alleged in a suit brought then that the
ediphone was an infringement on the pat
ents under which the graphophones were
made