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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
IralseIo,'s Choice.

william Blakley, living on North
Thirteenth street, Terre lIaute, Ind,
lies in st. Anthony's Hospital a Grip
pie for life. On recent night he kiss
ed his wife good-by and went to work
well and hearty man. That he Is a
brave man there are half a dozen en-
ployees Of the Vandalla who can bear
testimony. At $500 william Blakley
faced death. He had less than quar-
ter Of a minute in which TO decide
whether he would be carried home
dead of whether he would te c.ippie
Tor life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
WANTED 70 BE SAFE.
what Fat Did when He Found Himself II
pr>dtr.u.ut

what Pat Did When He Found Himself In
Predioament.
He was big Irishman, and his name
was Pat He was fixing the telephone
wires and whistling to himself as he
worked. Just then an expressman
came driving down the street like Jehu'
Pat made a fatal mistake. Instead OF
attending to his own business he tried
to work and watch the reckless driver
at the same time. The consequence
was that he did neither. What he did
do was to lose his footing. There
was a cry of horror from the bystand-
ers below, echoed by lusty yell from
above.
Every breath was suspended, and
then shout of relief went up from the
crowd. Pat had made frantic dive
for the wire and had caught 1t.
Hold on, Pat!" shouted some one
who knew him. We will get you down
somehow" But the speaker stood
stock still, wringing his hands.
Run up town for a mattress!" yelled
one intelligent individual.
bawled another. Nobody seeming to
know just whereabouts somewhere
was, for no one acted upon this sug-
gestion.
Somebody do something" COM
manded a MISUNDERSTANDING indi-
vidual Indignantly. "The man can't
hold on forever! l say, do something!"
he shouted, getting very red in the face
and dancing around excitedy.
Only one man in the crowd did not
say anything-he was busy climbing
up the telephone pole.
The excited crowd condescended to
notice him, finally, and saw his inten-
ton; the mixture Of foolishness and re-
lief on its collective face was amusing
Hold on, Pat help is coming!" they
shouted with one voice.
Then a wave of horror swept over
the crowd. The man suspended be-
tween the earth and heaven suddenly
loosened his hold and fell backward,
striking the ground with a sickening
thud.
HE is dead" groaned the crowd
and men covered their faces from the
sight.
But he wasn't. An Irishman has as
many lives as a cat When Pat came
to, and sat up dizzily, trying to realize
that he was once more on terra firma,
some one said to him:
What did you let go for, Pat? Why
didn't you hold on a little while lon
ger?"
BE jabers!" replied Pat, earnestly,
"Oi was afraid the wire would break!"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Tho Pang of Death.

First Colonel-Have you heard the
news?
t. Second Colonel--No; what is it?
First Colonel-Our old friend, Major
Fuller, has quit drinking.
Second Colonel-Do you mean it
sho'?
First Colonel--Yes. Positive fact.
Second Colurel-Deuced sorry to
hear that. When does the funeral
take place?
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

Mr.. Wigsby-Too bad about Mrs.
Bihins, isn't it?
Mrs. Wigsby-Why, what's the mat
ter?
Mr. Wigsby-Down with nervous pros.
tration. She was worn out organic
ing her Don't Worry" Circle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Logan School Examiners Meetings,

The Board OF Sch ooI Examiners of I,ooon
VI age VIII mold reguiai meetings for The
Examlnaiion o applicants Te achers Ce rtifi.
cnteS t, On me ihlid Wednesday of February,
at the Office ofthe Super! n tendent, in tbe
school Building OF said Village. Examina.
IONS pegin NJ $3.50 A M, fstandardI tf each
BY Order of Board ofEx.
O.W II Wright Pres
h. .E. Rayman, Clerk.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

why, man, I've had whole audi
enees fall to their knees in terror at
my description of the day of judg-
ment."
The other eXhorter smiled pityingly.
"Ah, yes" he replied. But the
. other night portrayed the destruction
RI the world with such power that a
man came up after the services and
asked me whom he should see about
The kaleidoscope rights"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Cause of Canes.

Gapes in. chickens is caused by the
windpipe being infested with small
worms and the fowls finally die from
suffocation. Where these worms
come from is still a mystery. The
remedy is for the chickens to inhale
the vapor of carbolic acid, camphor or
lime in the drinking water. 1t Is a
good plan to remove to new ground.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Not Conpuision.

+. Three different walters at hotel ask
ed a prm, precise little professor al
dinner IT, he would have soup. A lit
tie annoyed, lie said to the last waiter
who asked the question, rs It com.
pulsory -
mo, sir" said tie walter; Il think
It's mock turtle"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

An Oberlin President certlhes that
During all my experiences as a pro-
fessor7-27 years in ALL have never
observed any difference in the sexes as
to performance in recitation" The
boys may now pluck up courage.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Importance of Pure Products.

Too much stress cannot be laid upon
the importance of having our dairy
products thoroughly inspected, and of
making it compulsory for all vendors
Of milk and butter to bring up their
wares to the requisite standard of
purity.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
GucAs.

Fred-Suppose | should ask you to
be my wife, what would you say?
Anna-Guess.
Fred-Oh, I haven't the least idea,
What would it-er--rhyme with?
Anna--Guess.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

PHYSlClANAND SURGEON
Office in Dollison Block, Second
door East of Court House. Logan
Ohio. Residence, West Main street
near street leading to depot. Tele-
phone No. c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Earm House InterIor Ecnnnn,,

The improved labor-saylng appliances
that should be found in every farm
house are quite inexpensive as com
pared with farm machinery, yet on
many farms that are well equipped
outside, household facilities are sadly
lacking.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
A Great Star photograph.

The most wonderful astronomical
photograph in the world is that
which has recently been prepared by
London, Berlin and Partisan astron-
omers. 1t shows at least Gs.OGO, 900
stars.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
LOGAN DIRECTORY.

Water Works Trustees:-
John Uclyer ,Thos Rochester, ,Chas. Wright.
Cemetery Trustees;
Dr.N.H. Blosser,Z V .Raney j Ohm E.Rauch.
Library Trustensi-
l.. ID. Vickers, = res, j. b, Dollison, Sec'y,
Lewis Green. s ii. Bright, j. A. smith.
Board of Education:--
U. w. II. Wright, Pres DR.. Blosser. Sec'y,
q. w. Schwenke, Treas, l.. Warner
q. NJ. Bowlby, DR.. j. ii Dye.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Tho Undertaker.s Welcome,

At the recent reunion at Leaven-
worth, Kan, local undertaken thought
he was showing the proper spirit when
he displayed banner in the window
with these words ON It, welcome,
comrades"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
The Old Story.

IN never be scorcher. no."
Said little Robert Reed.
IN never mount my wheel and go
At most indecent speed"
But that was ere he'd learned to ride,
And now, each day, b'golly.
lie humps his back and burns the track
In way that beats the-trolley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Coming Back.

It was tie beginning of their wed
ding trip.
Dear" she inquired anxiously, "ln
the excitement of leaving, aid you say
goodby to papa and mama?"
NO" he replied; Il said 'au re-
voir.'"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

One thing about the cattle situation.
Farmers and feeders are not as nerv-
Gus about the future as they were
awhile ago and are not frightened into
selling by temporary down turns. The
feeling among cattle dealers, every
where, is the stror gest in years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
The nrnwIlacl.

Miss Bloomerine-Do you think
Boomers make me look shorter.
Her Brother-Yes, and mako the
uen look longer
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
He Prohahix Knam.

Miss Courtrlght-"What do. you
think of a man who will marry a wo-
man for money!" Mr.. Spooner--"Al! /
can say~ls that such fellow must DO
hard up"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

Pretty 1reproof china dishes in tn lr
silver wire mountlngs testify to 10
popularity attained Of late by casse-
roles. souiiles. etc, on menus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
He Ought Have Perlshe e 4

"Ah," said the salmon, shuddering-
ly, as he slipped hack into the river
Il really feel vncanny."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Cincinnati & Muskinsum Valley
Railway Company.
Passenger Train Schedule.
Going Fast.
Going Wtst.
Going Fast.

All trains run daily except Sun
day.
Train No. 3 from the east ar
rives at S:25 p. m.
For rates, time Of trains and
other Information call on J.C.Hart,
Arent.
q. NJ. Bennett, Supt.
f. M. Wilkinson, G.T.A
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

Hes very mode't man, isn't he?"
Eyes, indeed; he rather prides HIM
self on that
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
TEACHERS.

The School Examiners of Hooking County
ONO. VIII meetat the Uuion School fuiId ny
Logan, Ohio. ON the first Saturday OF Sept.
lemher' October, November, and December
1877, first Saturday of March, firsi and third
Shturd Ns of April and May ard first satur.
lay OF June 1898, examinations beginning nj
O'Clock A. M. Testimonials required Of
those unknnwn to the Bo rd. Boxwe ell ex.
lmlnations VIII he held first Saturday
April and May 1909
e. D. RICKETTs, Pres.
A. l.. O'NEIL,
A. NJ, BRowS, Sec.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

a Modern Novel.
Chapter |.
Maid One.
Chapter II.
Man Too.
Chapter III.
Maid Won.
Chapter ".
Lovers Two.
Chapter V.
Ma dc One.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Corner of
Hunter and Market streets. Rev. David II.
Moore, ID. d., pastor. Preaching services at
10 ~ Il. IN. and 100 p m. Sabbath School nt
$500 a. IN. JInior q Il. at2:3J p. m. and c. r.
ut $500 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
evening ut o'clock.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

WANTEpEalTnEHh Al TG 5n1 MEE or NON
nonse In Ohio Salary $3.50 ANA EXPENSES
Position permanent. Reference Enclns..
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
National Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

CATHOLIC, st. JOHN'S.-North Market
pastor. Sunday services, low III ,ss a. m,
high mass 1000 a. III. Catechism p. III
Vespers and benediction 7:3J p. IN. Week
dnY services. low mass S:UO a. IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
The Speed Regulation.

This matter of the speed of rapid transit
street cars. especially at street intersec-
TONS Is worthy CT serious consideration
The presence upon the local statute books
of rule without force because of failure
to observe and enforce its provisions is
worse than the absence Of any regulation
whatever. This rule that calls for speed
of not more than six miles an hour at
street crossings is intended to prevent dis
asters. 1t cannot possibly operate, In its
enforcement. to the disadvantage of any
considerable proportion of the community.
The demand for rapid rates of urban travel
is comparatively Insignificant here The
sole reason why the cars are sped at such
high rates is that there is a direct COM
petition between the two large systems OF
the city Each corporation seeks, natural
ly enough. to obtain an advantage over the
ether by running its cars at a speed cal
culated to create favorable sentiment in
the mind Of the public The problem Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
The Pretense About the Maine.

Spain is keeping uI' tc the last moment
| the pratense of belief in her board that
Investigated" the Maine disaster. She
still calls the American proposition that
the ship was destroyed by an outside ex-
piosfon an Infamous calumny." She pro-
rugatas the report of the board thai
based its feeble conclusions upon the mo
wave. no hole, no dead fish" theory She
ignores the presence above the surface Of
Havana harbor of steel plates that would
have been blown far down into the mud
II the explosive force that wrecked the
vessel had struck them from within the
hull. She finds no logic in the array of
facts and deductions contained in the Sen
ate committees able report. Her case Is
just about as weak as 1t could be, while
the American presentation is as strong as
is possible when the evidence is circum-
stantial. Yet the government at Madrid
continues the farce of pretending to be-
iieve that the Maine was destroyed by an
explosion within the ship. Perhaps the
people Of Spain are fooled. In view of the
grip the government has upon the news
agencies and the cables 1t is fair to believe
that the citizens of that country are sin
cerely of the opinion that the battle ship
was lost to the United States solely be-
cause of the carelessness and negligence Of
her officers and crew. But the government.
knows better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21

ing heavy charges of electricity. but from
all wires 50 charged suspended in the air
within q long radius from the scene. The
forms dangerous contacts and thus every
wire in the entire fire fighting area be-
comes possible danger point Many times
the peril arises from the use of the roofs
for the carrying of wires to various points
from the main line of poles Where such
wires enter buildings by the most direct
route available every precaution Is to be
taken for their absolute insulation at those
points where they may at any time become
dangerous to life when the building is be-
sieged by firemen other workers. The
use of roofs as mere conveniences. how
ever. to save the laying of conduits in al
leys and other devices for affording direct
access from the main current to the point
of consumption, is to be discouraged in
every large city and Washington's expert
ences have amply demonstrated the posi-
tive need of prohibitory legislation along
this line. The injury to Martin Cronin was
such as might occur to any fireman at al
most any fire in the closely built part of
since 1t happened to permit the complete
burial Of every form of urban electric con-
ductor, but the lesson, unfortunately, has
not been sufficiently impressed upon Con-
gress to ensure this result. The revival of
memories that yesterdays tragedy causes
ought to operate to bring still nearer the
day of final emancipation from the deadly
overhead wire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
Hoist the EIau

Every business man. every householder.
every American citizen should from this
time forward. until the end of the war
which Is so close at hard, make it a daily
practice TO display the American flag over
or IN front Of the building within winch be
u"ei.s or transacts his commercial or pro-
iessionai affairs. There cannot be too MANY
American flags in the air In these DAYS
They should float from every building IN
every city OF the Union. Already there Is
q notable increase in the number to b, OBJ
served in this city since the beginning Of
the conditions that have led so steadily To-
"ard hostiiities for righteousness and bu-
manly This flag stands for everything
'hat Is involved in the war with Spain. II
was born when liberty succeeded tyranny
In this Land. 1t has survsvM MANY lark
days and has triumphed In every crisis II
'ins emblem for this campaign, waged
1" the right. for civilization. for honor.
fut out the flag and keep 1t out until VIC
TORY has marked this struggle for freedom
and humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
Spain's sum- ming Up.

Spain sums up as was to be expected. She
lays great stress on what she calls her con-
cessions and claims that they testify to
her love of justice and desire for peace.
She has done this one thing for the Gu
bans: this other thing for the United
States. And so on. And yet, in the face
of it ALL she is being forced into war to
defend her honor
As a matter of fact these concessions
which Spain has made testify simply and
solely to her shame. They show how alb
solutely indefensible her original position
was, and how seriously she has blundered
all along the line of her activity since the
war began. If she opened the doors of her
jals for the release of American citizens
therein confined it was because they should
never have been closed on such men. If
she recalled General Weyler from Cuba 1t
was because she could not defend the ex-
treme brutality of his conduct. If she sub
Initted to the feeding of her starving sub
jecjs by foreign power it was because she
dare not refuse in the light of the hideous
revelations to which the attention of the
World had been brought. So much for her
lcncessions to the United States.
AS for the concessions to the Cubans
SHAT is the meaning of her eleventh-hour
Offering of autonomy but a confession of
Guba's rights and of her past injustice to
Cuba? Spain admits by the offer that her
rule in the island has been wrong and I'M
righteous. She justifes the rebellion against
her authority By offering home rule to
the Cubans. and dwelling upon the Iiber-
ality of the offer. she emphasizes by the
comparison invited the hard and unbear-
able conditions under which, until they re-
belled. she had been forcing the Cubans to
live
Spain receives no sympathy because she
deserves none. She has been cudgeled into
Si of her concessions. She has not at any
time, of her own motion. shown the SEM
bance of fair or humane dealing. If 1t
had been possible to keep General Weyler
In Cuba she would have done SO. L, she
Could have locked up every American in
the Island she would have done So Ii the
Cubans had not fought her to her knees.
not even the pretense of granting auton-
omy would have been made. At the
eleventh hour. standing on the scaffold.
with the rope round her neck, she reas-
serts her innocence like a hardened crimi-
nal. and will have to be swung off with q
lie on her lips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
Action Worthy of Praise.

The action of many business establish
ments throughout the country in granting
to such of their employees as may enlist for
the war a continuation of salary during
absence and Unemployment upon return is
eninently patriotic and praiseworthy. 1t
will make for a large enlistment and for
valiant service in the field. 1t is just such
action as fits the situation in the United
States, where the citizen of today is the
soldier of tomorrow, and, the war being
over, lie returns at once again to peaceful
avocation.
The soldier is but poorly paid at best.
1t is but seldom that he fights for money.
But money nevertheless must be part of
his calculation. Those dependent upon him
for support must continue to be provided
for. He sacrifices great deal when he
leaves them, taking all of a soldiers risks
end reducing them as we'll as himself to
the meager earnings of the camp. To set
his mind at rest on this point, therefore;
to provide for his family In his absence by
continuing his salary to them, will be to
increase his usefulness an hundredfold.
He will likewise greatly benefit by the re-
Election that he is not losing ground at
home during his absence. II he survives
the war he will not have to begin at the
bottom again or be forced to scurry around
In search of employment. His old place
will remain open to him. His chair will
be kept at the table both In his own house
and in that of his employer. Things will
not have moved on leaving him behind
These are wise provisions, and if the
struggle should prove to be at all fierce
or protracted they are likely to be follow
ed by others, showing the proper apprecia-
ton of the services of those who take the
field In support of the country. The VOL
unteer soldier encounters many hardships
He risks his life off as we'll as on the field
of battle. The sudden change from the
pursuits of peace to the trials of the camp
and the march Is of itself very severe He
is entitled to all consideration, both as re-
CARDS his services in the field and oppor-
tunity for him after the war is over. What
ever is calculated. therefore, to give him
additional heart for the struggle and COM
fort while he is engaged In it adds to the
fighting resources of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
TOday-Saturday.
steadily

TOday's developments tend steadily
theoretically. war is already upon us. Three
important stages of the progression toward
free Cuba have been reached and passed
The President has signed the joint resolu-
ton declaring the people Of Cuba to be free
and Independent ana demanding that Spain
evacuate the island; he has sent to the
Spanish government this demand, return
able before next Saturday morning; the
Spanish minister at this capital has form
ally severed his relations with the United
States and has withdrawn, a certain fore
cast of Spain's reply to the ultimatum, and
the sure forerunner of hostilities.
The time that has been given to the gov
ment at Madrid for answering the Ameri-
can demand IS ample, in conformity with
svery requirement of international cour-
tesy. 1t is. to be sure. already answered
both by the act of Polo and the words of
Sagasta The speech of Spain's premier
yesterday before members of the cortes
contained practically the entire substance
of whatever rsply that nation may make
Meanwhile military preparations are pro-
grs ssing rapidly and with businesslike reg
ularity. Congress is even now discussing
ways and means of enabling the President
90 recruit the military forces from the
ranks of the citizens, and the call for vol
un;eers will soon be heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21
correction is comparatively simple.

correction is comparatively simple. The
Commissioners have but to write their rule
according to their best judgment as to
what the public interests demand and then
&C mpel each road to live up to these re-
Qcirements strictly. The roads will lose
rothing IN prestige or advantage II they
will agree to operate according to the law,
mutually observant of the proprieties and
regulations. There is nothing substantial
IT, tine objection that the rule as to cross
irgs cannot be observed. No car should be
operated at such speed between cross
ings that 1t cannot safely and conveniently
be brought to a halt at the proper point
at intersections without unduly Earring the
passengers. The car ought at all times to
be under such control that it can be made
to serve the desires of the people 1t con-
tains. 1t should be possible at any time TO
bring the car tC standstiH upon signal.
Ii this be true 1t should not be difficult to
reduce the speed by half at these same
points. If, therefore, the argument of the
railroad authorities be correct 1t is evident
that the permissible speed at other than
intersections is too high and should be re-
duced. The fact is that neither limitation
is observed in the slightest.