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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
THE START MADE.
Troops Leave San Francisco Harbor For
Philippine Islands.

Troops Leave San Francisco Harbor For
Philippine Islands.
San Francisco May 26.-Wednesday
afternoon the first American army to
sail for foreign shore left here for
Manila.
At p. m. Brigadier General Ander-
son signalled from the Australia for
the City of Peking and the City Of
Sydney to get under way.
The signal was seen from the shore
and the waiting crowds commenced to
cheer wildly. They knew what 1t
meant as well as the sea captains for
whom it was intended.
No time was lost on board the trans
ports. The crews worked with will
and in O short time the anchors were
up and the vessels were under way.
Then the $500 soldiers who had
been impatiently awaiting the signal
to start let loose. They climbed to
the rigging and swarmed all over the
big ships, shouting and cheering like
mad
Madrid, May A'-There has been an
active exchange of dispatches between
the government and the authorities at
Havana and San Juan de Porto Rico
on the subject of sending coal and pro-
visions to Santiago de Cuba. It is al
legged that Admiral Cervera has wired
confirming the report that Santiago is
cut off from communication with the
interior by strong bands of insurgents,
and that in consequence coal and pro.
visions are getting scarce and dear.
Madrid, May IAN official Havana
dispatch says the Americans are con-
centrating before Guantanamo as well
as Santiago, which indicates that the
squadrens are preparing to attack Ger:
vera.
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. May s~-
AT s o'clock on the morning OF May
19' the Infanta Maria Teresa entered
the port OF Santiago de Cuba flying the
flag of Admiral Cervera. She was fob
lowed almost Immediately by the Viz
eaya, the. Almirante Oquendo. the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
EXACT SITUATION
May BE Made Known In Very Short
Time.

Key West, May The general sit
uation in Cuban waters has been fully
confirmed by definite news received
here from the American squadron op-
Grating there.
Commodore Schley Is believed to be
off Santiago de Cuba, and definite in
formation as to the exact situation in
sofar as it affects Admiral Cerveras
squadron may be expected any time.
Rear Admiral Sampson is in a posi-
tion to proceed quickly to the assist
ance of Commodore Schley with any
or all Of his ships on receipt of definite
word from Commodore Schley, and at
the same time he remains within
striking distance of Havana.
II, however, Commodore Schley re-
ports that Admiral Cervera is bottled
up at Santiago de, Cuba, the naval view
is that he will be permitted to finish
the business at that point with the
ships now under his direct command
Madrid Mas --Senor Sagasta ad-
mits that Admiral Cervera has been
placed at disadvantage in Cuban
waters which is taken as an admission
that he Is bottled in Santiago harbor.
The premier also inferentially ad-
mitted that Spain intends to resort to
privateering, and for that purpose will
impress all available vessels.
He says the Spanish navy has now
haay, rapdarod nowar1aoo No a
with the American navy; that Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines are
probably lost, and that the only thing
left to Spain is to destroy American
commerce.
Senior Sagasta admitted that he had
expected active assistance, but that
England's position had rendered that
out of the question until the present,
when he had good reasons for believ-
ing France would come to the rescue.
Cleveland, May Private letters
have been received here from two
members of the First Ohio regiment of
artillery, now stationed at Camp
Thomas Chickamauga, in which seri-
GUS complaint is made of the fare of
the soldiers. Both men say they do
not get enough to eat, and they COM
plain especially Of the lack of fresh
meat. One of them says he has lost
20 pounds in weight since he arrived
at Camp Thomas.
Madrid, May The Spanish gov
ernment has ordered all the Spanish
steamers from 1000 tons up, capable
of steaming a minimum of IL knots,
to be impressed as auxiliary cruisers.
The Spanish commanders at the vari-
GUS ports have been instructed to take
charge of such steamers, whether mail
boats or otherwise. 1t is believed these
ships are for privateering purposes.
Washington, May There Is not
much doubt that Porto Rico is to be
invaded, and that, probably, before
Cuba, as there are troops enough for
that purpose now ready, while there
is some doubt whether there are enough
to cope with Blanco.
Key West, Map The Spanish
spy captured on the Panama has been
identified positively as Lieutenant So
bral, former naval attache at Wash
ington.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR

We are authorized to announce The name
of j. q. KRINN as n candidate for
second term as Infirmary Director subject to
tion.
We are authorized to announce the name
of MARION NUTTER,of Ward Township as
candidate for Infirmary Director subject to
the Democratic primary.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
Announcements.
Primary to be held Saturday June lStl
COMMISSIONER

We are authorized to announce the name
of HENRY TRI MINER as a candidate for
county commissioner subject to the decision
OF the Democratic primary election,
We are authorized to announce the name
of ID. W. H0WDYSHELL, of Benton, as a
candidate for county commissioner subject
to the decision of the Democratic primary
election,
We are authorized to announce the name
Of SAM UEL REICHLEY as "A candidate tor
Commissioner subject to The decision of the
Democrat ic primary.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
er put to sea. The inclination grows
stronger every day TO put none but
thorough Americans on the vessels.
THEY ARE THERE.
Commodore schiey Has Seen oervera's
squadrr".

THEY ARE THERE.
Commodore schley Has Seen Cervera's
squadrr.,.
Washington, May The navy de-
partment received at 1890 o'clock
Monday morning a dispatch from
Commodore Schley stating that the
Spanish fleet is in the bay of Santiago
de Cuba, and that he has seen and
recognized the vessels.
Commodore Schley has not only his
own squadron but one or two vessels
besides at his command, and it it not
believed to be possible for the Span
ish admiral to escape with his fleet
either by day or by night.
No information is obtainable as to
the intentions of Commodore Schley.
Whether he will endeavor to force an
entrance to the bay and seek battle
with the Spanish squadron is not
known, but such course at present
is not regarded as likely.
1t would be the better, in the opin-
ion of naval officials, to keep Cervera
and his vessels safely in the barbor,
where they are as absolutely useless
as they would be at the bottom of the
sea.
Assurance is now doubly sure that
the Spanish fleet is bottled up and that
the cork is in the bottle.
1t is not believed that Admiral
Cervera will attempt to escape from
the predicament in which he now finds
himself, as such course would surely
result in the destruction of his vessels
and the loss of many lives precious TO
Spain.
The suggestion Is made, however,
that the Spaniard may blow up his
ships rather than have them fall into
the hands of Schley, as they certainly
will if they remain in the harbor.
The definiteness of Commodore
Schley's dispatch would indicate that
he has effected landing near San
tiago and made a personal investiga-
ton of the harbor
Washington, NAV 1t Is learned
from a high official of the state de-
partment that important preliminary
steps toward IN Anglo-American alli-
ance have beeG taken.
Great Britain is to recognize the
Monroe doctrine, to attempt no in
crease of her territorial possessions in
the western hemisphere, and to in
dorse the construction Of that doc
trine.
The United States is to build the
Nicaragua canal and Great. Britain
is to have the use of it in time of war.
The United States is to have all the
territory taken from Spain in the
present war, and Great Britain is to
protect the United States in the pos
session, if this should be threatened.
The United States is to stand by
England in her policy in China and
the east, and all the British ports in
the east are to be opened to the United
States under the most favored nation
clause.
The main features of the arbitration
treaty are to be incorporated. 1t is
provided that all matters in dispute
not involving the Monroe doctrine or
the Nicaragua canal are to be sub
mitted to a nonpartisan commission.
The existing understanding bearing
upon the relations between the two
governments on the great lakes are to
be abrogated and the United States
is to be given the use of the Welland
| canal in case of war.
The alliance is to be offensive and
defensive.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Cristobal Colon and the torpedo boat
destroyer Pluton. Soon afterward the
torpedo boat destroyer Furor. which
mad been accommodating, arrived.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

We are authorized to announce the name
of w. II. BOWEN as a candidate for County
Auditor subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name
of GEORGE Ii. WILLIAMSON as Il candi-
date for County Auditor subject to the de-
clsion fthe Democratic primary election.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
Democratic Primary Election.

The Democratic Voters of Hooking County
Ohio, are hereby notified to meet
on the 18th day Of June, 'o9
at their respective voting precincts, as de-
slgnated by order of the Central Committee
OF said county, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the following named offices:
One candidate for County Auditor,
One candidate for County Commissioner,
One candidate for County Treasurer,
One cand date for County Recorder,
One candidate for County Inf Director,
Also for the purpose of selecting delegates
TO the State, Congressional and Circuit
Judicial Conventions, providing such con-
ventions ar not held prior to the day of said
County primary, in which case the delegates
shall be chosen by the Central Committee.
Also each precinct shall select central com
mitteeman for the ensuing year.
The polls In Logan and Falls township
shall be open from O'Clock n. IN to o'clock
p m. III all other precincts from IL o'clock
noon to clock p. m. standard time.l
ID, NJ. SoLIDAY, Chairman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Washington, May - Adjutant
General Corbin announced that
volunteers to the number Of 120,544
had been mustered into the United
States service. This number includes
some cavalry In addition to the first
call for troops. There is yet a short
age in the call from the various states
of 5.633 men distributed as follows;
Alabama, 1885, Iowa, 1,640; Kentucky,
1928; Mississippi, 1000, and North
Carolina 400.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

him that Admiral Cerveras squadron
was in the harbor, that the vessels
were coaled and victualed and were
ready to sail when the Cadlz squad
ron arrives next week and breaks the
blockade"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
FEVER Is ABATING.
spaniards Begin to Realize That They
Are HELPLESS.


Are Helpless.
Madrid, May The queen regent
and her ministers would be only too
glad of an opportunity to escape from
the present intolerable situation.
The war fever is steadily abating
among the Spanish educated classes,
and the commercial classes especially.
All that seems necessary to induce
Spain to invite good offices of France
and other powers to bring the war to
close is a good opening.
This, in the view of diplomats, Is
likely to be supplied by the wrecking
of the Spanish fleet now supposed to
be in Cuban waters.
In a word, the Spaniards are awake
to the hopelessness of the struggle, but
Spanish pride demands that force
majeure be demonstrated by another
great naval disaster.
The ignorant classes of Spaniards
especially ir Madrid misled by false
news, cling to the notion that Admira
Cervera now will redeem the situation.
Until this Illusion has been dispelled
Spanish craftsmanship apparently is
helpless.
Off the Northern Coast Of Cuba, May
There now seems nothing to pre-
| Vent active operations upon the part
of the United States army If Commo-
dore Schley has successfully accom-
| pllshed his object.
The climate in Cuba is not what II
was month ago, but 1t is much bet
ter than 1t will be a month hence, and
before another Spanish fleet can reach
these waters the naval authorities
hope to see our troops in possession
of base of operations in Cuba.
Intense enthusiasm reigns among
the officers and men over the news
even though 1t is not absolutely GER
tain, of the success of the work of the
last month.
Kingston, Jamaica, May This
master of the fishing schooner Jane
which has arrived here, reports having
picked up yawl containing two re.
| contradoes who had escaped from
Santiago de Cuba. He says they told
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce the name
of j. II. KILN as a candidate for the nomi-
nation for a second term as Cou nty Treasur-
er.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Madid, May The situation in
Spain isquieter than 1t was, but never
theless the defeat of Admiral Cervera
would easily imperil the existing order
OF things in favor of the Carlists and
Ronuhlicans
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Gibraltar, May - The Austrian
cruiser Kaiser Franz Joseph left hero
on Friday and will sail for Cuban wat
ers with the armored cruiser Kaiserlne
Maria Theresa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Madrid, May ,'@-A number of mer-
chant steamers loaded with coal from
England have arrived at Barcelona.
Cadiz and Bilbao.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
First TIm- In ni.tarx.

Mobile, May For the first tima|
In local history there was a general
public participation in Decoration day
services at the National cemetery
here.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Camp Alger, May ',--Three Spanish
spies, on whose persons were found
two pounds Of poison, were captured
here.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Washington, May Senator Allen
(Pop.) declares he Will oppose an alli-
ance with England unless she FIRST
grants home rule to Ireland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
Central Committee Meeting.

The Democratic Central Committee of
Hooking County met Mt the Conrt room in
Logan on SATURDAY. May l3, in adjourned
session for the purpose of fixing time Of hold
ing county primary and transacting any
other business that should come before said
committee. On call of roll eighteen mem
bers were present. The chairman asked for
exprt tssions as to the probable best time for
holding said convention. After remarks
were had, on motion the 18th day of June
was fixed as the time for holding said
primary.
The following supervisors were chosen for
the several prec incts:
Logan and Falls, voting at Court. .....
- House, ............ .Johnathan Shaw.
Falls Up, (Gore) ... e.. .......A. j. Burgess
Green and 8, voting at Up. house, =.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ed. Huffman,
Green, 2nd pre- ...........; VIM. Tucker
Laurel, ,....,.....................G George Krinn.
Marion, .......,............ ......;; John Fox.
Perry, LIST pre- .... =. ............. Benz. White
Perry, pre- ........ ............,D Daniel Hostler.
salt Creek k.., .......;..... Il. p. Kitchen
Starr .........,.... George Shoemaker
Saroon Hill, ................: Dan Soliday.
9ahu sane huh, uh,'''.'''''''''''. ~ Henry Jacoby.
29oS. 20, ,''''''''''''..''...' Adam Anderson
Murray and Coal, at Murray .........
Observation-Disclosures. j. Bennett
T6e were a. t FraIare saiare
on Judge and one clerk for his respective
precinct said supervisor, Judge and clerk to
each receive $lOO for his services.
The following were chosen committee on
asse sment; VIM. NJ. Bowen, Eli Chute and
John Slisher
On motion it was decreed that the name of
no candidate shall be placed on the primary
ticket until the assessment made by the
assessing committee, authorized by the
Central Committee, shall have been paid at
least ten days prior TO the Saturday upon
which said primary shall be held, except in
the event person shall name himself a
candidate after said time, he shall pay the
assessment forthwith,
The eligibility of voters at the primary is
left to the discresion of the supervisors in
charge.
The delegates to the several conventions
are to be elected ut the primary in which
event the Central committee shall select
same on call of the Chairman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

AUDITOR.

We are authorized to announce the nam
of p. ID. SLOAN as a candidate for secon
Ter IN as County Recorder.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
Fourth ohio nerlmeut nand.

Chattanooga, May The 1900
graves In the National cemetery here
were covered with flowers and Hags.S
The Fourth Ohio regiment band fun-..
nished the music.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07
The Blue and the Gray.

Lexington. KY. May For the
first time since the war the Confeder-
ate veterans Joined with the Grand
Army In observing Memorial day and
decorating the graves of Union SOL
diers. The ceremonies at the cemetery
were most impressing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Columbus June 18th and 18th, half
fare, good for return until June 18th.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Kingston, Jamaica, May - The
Harvard has sailed to join Commo-
dore Schley's squadron. She took a
pilot familiar with the south coast of
Cuba. 1t is believed Santiago harbor
is to be forced.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

Washington, May - Admiral
Sampson, with his fleet, is hurrying
to join Commodore Schley, who has
been cabled not to give battle to the
Spanish in Santiago harbor until
Sampson arrives.
Dispatches from Schley seem to in
dicate his determination to attack at
once. Secretary Long fears he has
not enough ships to successfully wage
battle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-06-07

New York, May All except 40
Of the coal passers of the auxiliary
cruiser st. Louis returned to work.
Their places were filed and the cruis-
Evening journal., 1898-01-08
FOR AN EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Measures That the Federation OF Labor
Wants Congress to Pass.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-The legisla-
tive committee Of the American FEEDER
alton Of Labor consisting of President
Samuel Gompers, Secretary Frank Nor
rison and Mr. Andrew Furnseth, by di-
rection Of the seventeenth annual con-
vention Of the federation, held in Nash
vile in December last has issued an
address to the members of the Fifty
fifth congress, urging their considera-
tion Of the following measures
'First-An eight hour workday on all
public works. Such law TO provide that
all contracts or subcontracts for mate
rials furnished or work done must
contain a proviso that eight hours shall
be the maximum labor Of any one indi-
vidual in any one calendar day. Fur
ther. that Il shall be the duty of officials
vested with the power Of signing such
contracts to withhold their signatures
until such proviso is inserted therein.
"Second.-In order to stop the indis-
criminate and dangerous use Of the
writ Of injunction we urge the adop-
tion Of senate bill S5.
''Third.-In order to in some degree
lessen the competition of convict labor
we urge the adoption of a law to pro-
hibit the transportation Of prison made
goods from one state into any other
state or territory.
"FOurth.-We urge the adoption OF q
reasonable law TO restrict undesirable
immigration such law TO be based upon
an educational qualification"
Evening journal., 1898-01-08
RAmapo Liquor Case Decided.

NYACK. n. Y, Jan. S.-Justice Van
Wyck Of the supreme court has hand
ed down a decision in the Ramapo
(Rockland county, liquor case, which
Is of interest in every part of the state.
In the spring election OF 1896 the peo-
pie of Ramapo voted for no license.
The liquor men asked for a resubmis-
sion of the question at the last fall
election on the ground Of irregularity
in the prior election, which the town
board granted. The question was voted
on In November, aud the liquor men
have been doing business since. An in
junction was secured by the temper
ance people to prevent counting the
votes. Now Justice Van Wyck has va
Gated the injunction, and the vote will
be counted
Evening journal., 1898-01-08
Another wa.hlng.on aIrI rrIe. suIoLas.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Miss May
Waite, "a years Of age and said to be a
daughter Of Ex-Governor Waite of Col-
orado, attempted TO commit suicide by
taking strychnine. She was formerly
employed in the government printing
office, but lost her place and grew
despondent over this and the marriage
OF Arthur r. Waite, a brother employ
ed in the government printing office,
TO whom she was greatly attached. Her
condition is not regarded as serious. II
is said this is the fourth time she has
attempted suicide.
Evening journal., 1898-01-08
UNCLE SAM ROBBED.
Money Order Frauds In the
Postof1ce Department.
POSTMASTERS MAKE FALSE REPORTS
Auditor Castle May Examine One Hun
dred Million orders Issued the
Past Three Years to Discover
the Extent OF the Loss.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Startling dis
coveries have Just been made in con-
nection with the money order branch OF
the postoffice department which indi-
cate that through the fraudulent action
of number of postmasters the govern
ment is a loser TO the extent of hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars.
For more than three years the money
order accounts of the issuing postmas-
ters have been audited by the stubs,
or coupons, and not by the money orders
themselves, as had previously been done.
In other words, the issuing postmaster
sent in with his daily, weekly or month
ly report Of money orders sold what
purported to be the coupon cut from
each order, which coupon was supposed
to represent by the process of cutting
the exact amount of the order from
which It had been detached.
If the pOstmaster's account corre-
sponded in each item with this coupon
his account was assumed to be correct,
was audited and closed. The money Or
der itself was never checked by the is
suing postmaster's return, but was only
used as a voucher for the paying post
master.
When the present auditor for the
UOSNblhNf ntl1iAilGlllf 0dDAdin AANAAe -
Castle. assumed his Office last June, his
previous experience as postmaster at st.
Paul had given him a thorough under
standing of the money order system.
When the method of auditing money
order accounts become familiar 20 him,
he began to discover its glaring de-
fects. When Mr. Lawshe, the present
deputy auditor, who had also served as
postmaster in Indiana for one term,
was appointed. the auditor charged him
with the special duty of thoroughly in
vestigating the methods in vogue. that
all their defects might be discovered
In conjunction with Mr.. Bishop. CHIEF
of the inspecting division. now chief
clerk of the auditors office, Mr.. Lawsht
discovered and pointed out nine possi-
BILE ways in which the government could
be defrauded under the prevailing sys.
tenn. Several cases were detected il
which orders had been issued for large
amounts, such as $50 or 500 EACH which
had been reported by the issuing post
master at 81 or 81 each.
How many such frauds were perpe
trated during the three years in whicl
the old system was in operation cal
only be guessed. An examination o
the 100000 900 money orders issued dur
ing that time could be made the audito
believes, by 100 men in a year, and /
the rate of fraudulent orders just dis
covered continues he thinks 1t might b.
well to do this. How much the govern
ment has lost will not be determined
unless such an examination is made.