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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
A CHICAGO SYNDICATE
Will Purchase the Lopez Ranch, the Larg
est in North Mexico.

VIII Purchase the Lopez Ranch, the Larg.
est in North Mexico.
CHICAGO, Jan. IA Chicago syndi-
cate. with $1,000, 900 capital, has just
negotiated Tor the purchase of the
Lopez ranch, said to be the largest
ranch in North Mexico. August Jern.
berg, a real estate man of this city. left
for Mexico to clinch the deal by max.
ing the 6rst payment The syndicate
has agreed to pay $500, 900 for the
ranch. The purchase is probably the
largest of its kind negotiated by Chi
cago capitalists in number of years.
The ranch embraces 1900, 600 acres OF
rolling prairie land. Besides its agri.
cultural richness it contains valuable
deposits of asphaltum- Thirty thou
sand head of cattle are included in the
purchase.
But the principal scheme of the pur.
chasers was revealed by Mr.. Jernberg
before he left for Mexico. He said:
1--WE intend to colonize the big ranch
as soon as we can get around to it.
The syndicate will take colonies down
there as fast as possible and sell them
land in different sections of the state
of Tamaulipas, where the ranch is
located"
In the syndicate there are few Wis
consin capitalists, notably banker Of
Stoughton, who is president of the
Grand Falls Irrigation and Improve
ment Co.. which has large holdings in
the Pecos valley, Ward county, Texas.
In that valley the colonization plan
has been worked with marked success.
Fifty families from Wisconsin have
been located there, and quite a -four
ishing town has grown up. One of the
largest creameries in the south is about
to be built there under the direction of
former Gov. w. D. Hoard, of Wiscon-
sin, who is famous as dairy man.
The same plan is to be tried in the Lo-
neg ranch
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
HON. BENZ. BUTTERWORTH,
Commissioner of Patents, Expires In
TnOmasville, Ga.

Commissioner Of Patents, Expires In
TnOmasville, Ga.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ia private
dispatch from Thomasville, Ca, states
that Commissioner of Patents Benja-
min Butterworth died there Sunday at
8:15 p. m.
In Washington, no less than in his
native state, Maj. Butterworth enjoyed
a wide acquaintance and great popu-
larity, and the news of his death, while
by no means unexpected, will cause
general sorrow here. No public man
probably had larger circle of per-
sonal friends at the capital. He con-
tracted his fatal illness while on the
stump in the late Ohio campaign.
No information has been received
as to the time or place of the funeral
Mr.. Butterworth was elected a rep
resentative in congress of the First
Ohio district, including the city of Gin.
cinnati, to the 46th, 47th, 49th, 5Oth and
61st congresses. From then until ap.
pointed to the position he occupied at
his death, he devoted most of his time
to the practice of law, especially patent
law, in this city.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
A DECREE ISSUED


Prohibiting the Publication in the Havana
Newspapers of Cable Dispatches With
out Previous Censorship by the Authori.
ties.
HAVANA, VIA KEY WEST, Fla, Jan.
15.-In spite of the official Spanish dec
larations that the city is quiet, which
are the only reports allowed to be sent
by direct cable, the situation here con-
tinues very serious and the city is in
the greatest excitement The city pre-
sented Thursday morning the most ter
rible aspect of military disorder.
The Plaza de Armas, or the main
square in front of the governor gem
erals palace, is defended by strong ar
tillery forces. without this security
the palace would be exposed to assault
from the rioters. Gen. Arolas assumed
the military command of the city and
was in constant conference with Gen.
Blanco.
In spite Of the great military display
made, the rioters continue parading
the streets.
At 1880 o'clock Thursday afternoon
a large crowd of rioters were about to
attack the Diario, and resisted
charge made upon them by the civil
guards, but finally dispersed, gather.
ing again in other streets
Many arrests have been made, and
among them are wealthy Spanish mer-
chants
The peaceful residents and all the
Cuban families are panic-stricken.
The situation is considered identical
with that when Capt. Gen. Dulce was
deported to Spain by the volunteers in
1869.
The decree Just issued by Gen. Blanco
against the press is positive proof of
| his weakness, and he has promulgated
| it to mollify the rioters.
| HAVANA, Jan. 15.-A decree has been
published prohibiting the publication
in daily newspapers of cable dispatches
| without previous censorship and with
out twelve hours notice of their re-
ceipt
In addition. in future, the post Office
newspapers not having been previous.
ly censored.
violators of the law are warned
that they are under military jurisdic.
ton.
Another edict will be published short
~, forbidding the gathering of groups
of more than four persons either in the
streets or in the stores.
M. Molina, the chief Of the staff oi
the insurgent Gen. Majia Rodriguez
has, it is announced, surrendered to the
Spanish authorities.
Gen. Parade has issued a manifesto
announcing his willingness to do ev
erything possible to bring about peace
in the district of Sancti Spiritus, prov
ince of Santa Clara.
1t is announced from Spanish sources
that Lieut.. Col Felix Tegon, of th'
insurgent army, has been killed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
SECRET SOCIETIES
To Take Part in the Anti-Department
Store Movement In Denver, Col.

To Take Part in the Anti-Department
Store Movement In Denver, Col.
DENVER, COL, Jan. 15.-The anti-de-
partment store movement is spreading
to the secret societies. The members
of the different organizations form
large part of the workmen, woodmen,
foresters, red men and other fraternal
and social organizations. Most of
these organizations have branches
and auxiliary branches COM
posed of women, the chief pat
ron of the department establish.
ments. The trades and labor organi-
zatiops are already pledged to with
drawal of their patronage from the
department stores and are working to
have similar action taken by the secret
societies. All of the labor organiza-
tions are demanding the passage by
the city council of the ordinance de-
signed to prevent the encroachment of
the department stores, and such action
will probably be taken at the regular
meeting of the aldermen next week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
STILL AFTER A PENSION.
Newly Declares He Has Found the
Real Dan Benton.

Real Dan Benton.
William Newly, who was the chief
figure in the most sensational pension
fraud case in the history of this coun-
try, was in Cairo, ILL.,, the other day on
his way home from visit to Missouri.
He will be remembered as the man who
was sent to the Chester penitentiary
for two years, after being convicted of
having sought to collect pension from
the government as William Newly,
when the evidence showed to the satis-
faction of the jury that he was Dan
Benton, or "Rickety Dan," Of Trenton,
Tenn.
Newspaper readers are familiar with
his story. The man was seriously
wounded at Shiloh. His mental condi-
ton was impaired and for over 20 years
his family believed him dead. During
this time he did not know hhis name or
address and could give no information
about himself. He finally recovered and
went to his home at Fairfield, ILL.,, and
made application for pension,
with the result as stated. His
wife was the only one of the family who
would or could identify him, his sisters
and brothers declaring him an impos-
tor, and it was principally through
their evidence that he was convicted.
A correspondent had long talk
with Newby, and he declares he has
found the real Dan Benton. The man is
in the poorhouse at Springfield, Tenn,
he says, and has been there for years.
Newby says he will go to his home at
Fairfield at once, and make another ap-
plication for pension and for back
pay. He claims to be able to establish
his identity.
William Newby was convicted Of the
pension fraud in the federal court at
Springfield, III, July 20, 1893.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20

Few realize the great:lstrain of con.
tinued sleeplesness too often endured by
railroadlmen. Speaking of this one day,
to the genial Will Burley, he admitted
that there used to be a great deal of
hardship on Ithat line, among freight
crews, on some roads. He mentioned a
case within his own knowledge, of an
engineer who had lost sleep until he was
practically dead on his feet. His engine
was:side tracked at the mouth of tun.
mel, awaiting:the passage of train which
was tolcome through. In an instant the
engineer:was asleep. A moment later
the move of the coming train and the
sudden glare OF the headlight awakened
him. Forgetting the situation, in his
dazed condition, he seemed to think
there was about to be collision. He
shouted to his fireman to jump, then
jumped himself, just in time to be ground
to pieces under the wheels of the heavy
engine. Speaking of these things the
Chillicothe Leader-Gazette says
During these rushing times" said
B. & o. S..W. trainman to the Leader
Gazette, i've do not get enough rest and
many times the men are completely
worn out, as was the case with Engineer
Tim Clifford on Saturday night, and of.
ten times accidents result because the
physical part OF man absolutely refuses
further to obey his mind and he falls
asleep.
"The Canadian Pacific has tackled the
question in the right manner" said the
railroad man, "and more of our roads
should follow suit. This road has is.
sued circular to the effect that, to in.
sure trainmen and enginemen taking
sufficient rest at divisional points, they
will in future be required, on arrival at
a terminal with train, to register the
following particulars ~ Date and hour
came on duty; (2) number of hours
rest before coming on duty; (3) date and
hour of arrival; (4) number of hours on
duty without rest; (5) ready for twelve
hours on duty again; (6) signature.
Enginemen and trainmen must not start
out from the divisional points to which
they belong unless they are perfectly
fresh and fit to make the round trip
without rest, if necessary. In no case
must they leave any divisional point
unless prepared for at least twelve hours
SERVICE"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20

Father-Come, young man, get your
coat off and come with me.
Tommy-You're not goine:to lick me,
are you, dad?
Father-Certainly. Didn't tell you
this1morning that would settle with
you forsyour bad behavior?
Tommv-Yes, but thought it was
only a joke, like: when you told the
grocer you were going to settle with
him,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
HOW TO FIND OUT.

e Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand tweny.four hours;
a sediment or settling indicates an un.
healthy condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 90
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills
every wish in relieving pain in the back,
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. Itcorrects inability
tohold urine and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that nm.
pleasant necessity of being compelled to
get up many times during the night to
urinate. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t
stands the.highest for it's wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. Ifyou need
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention NEws-H HERALD and send
your address to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing.
hamton, N. Y. The proprietors of this
paper guarantee the genuineness OF this
offer
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Try Aliens Foot. Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures.and prevents swol.
len :and sweating feet, blisters and cal.
lous spots. Relieves corns and bunions
of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for:25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmstead, Leroy, NY.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
HAS A NATURAL REFRIGERATOR.
Frigid Current of Air Found in Dig
ging q Well.

Eing . Well.
William Meeker has a we'll on his
farm near Chenango Forks, N. Y, that
is not only exciting much comment,
but promises to be an acquisition to the
neigh borhood. The well in question
stands about 20 feet from the farm
house and has until few weeks ago
supplied the premises with water. For
some time Mr.. Meeker has noticed the
supply was gradually growing less, and
during the recent dry spell it gave out
altogether.
Then he determined to dig deeper in
search of fresh spring, and the work
was begun. The man employed in the
work had dug down about seven feet
when he noticed the temperature of the
we'll was falling rapidly. He assembled
to the surface and put on his outer
clothing which he had discarded. Re-
turning he was able to continue work
only short time on account of the
frigid atmosphere.
On the surface the sun was shining
brightly and the air was that of mild
November day. The cold air did not
rise to the top of the well so as to be
perceptib!e. but when pail of water
was lowered into the excavation a
thick coating of ice was formed on it in
20 minutes. 1t is thought that in dig
ging the well one or more veins of gas
were opened and the chemical combina-
ton caused the lowering of the temper
ature.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Letter -..x Robbers.

New YORK, Jan. 15.-The banks of
this city were notified Friday that a
large number of checks had been stolen
from letter boxes in Detroit, Buffalo,
Minneapolis, st. Paul, Toledo, Cleve-
land, Kansas City and Milwaukee, by
an organized gang of thieves. Some of
the checks have been raised and al
tered by means of acids. In several
instances the thieves have been sue
cessful in getting the checks cashed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
MOUSE IN THE BREAD.
Nathan Platlkin In DisaGreeably Sur
pfisoA and Sues the Baker.


Nathan Platkin, of Brownsville,
Brooklyn, bought loaf of bread from
Baker Moses Loenthal and sat down to
eat dinner, Of which the loaf was part.
In Brownsville they don't cut the bread
up in slices, but tear of piece and
eat 1t without ceremony.
Nathan and his family surrounded
was laid out, and he picked up the loaf,
tore off a piece, and then passed it to
his wife.
He bit into the piece, and as he did
80 he turned pale, and, holding the
bread off at arms length, cried out in
alarm. His wife screamed when she
looked at the piece her husband held.
and the children Joined in the chorus.
There, half haAging out of the piece of
bread which Nathan held in his sand,
was little mouse. He had bitten off
its head in biting the bread.
Nathan became i'll, and as he jumped
up from the table to run out of the
kitchen, he upset the table and broke a
number of dishes. When he recovered
he went around to Ioenthal's store and
told the latter about the mouse and
what had happened.
"The least you can do is to pay for
| the Dishes" said Nathan.
"Neffer," shouted Moses. "vat you
take me for? You shouldn't mind a
trihe like dat. Other people don't
kick at a little thing like dat"
But Nathan insisted, and has brought
suit for the value of the dishes.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
A COUPLE
Married in the Show Window of . SalOOE
in CraW WfOrdsville.

Married In the Show Window Of . Saloon
in rawfOrCtsville.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ind, Jan. 14.-Miss
Fleeta Lee and James Gill were mar
ried il the show window of saloon
here Wednesday night.
The affair was the outcome of ban
ter on the part of friend of the
the groom, who volunteered to pay all
expenses if the couple would consent
TO be married in the window.
The bride and groom drove up to the
place in a coach drawn by six white
horses and entered the window, which
had been converted into floral bow
er, where Squire Buck pronounced
them man and wife. Hundreds of peo-
pie watched the proceedings from the
street.
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WIN BE Re-Sentenced.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 15.-Jas. G. Nc.
Kibben, charged with having made
counterfeit fve-dollar bills while
in the United States penitentiary
at Leavenworth, was brought to
Topeka Friday by Deputy Mar
shall w. G. Neely. His term ex-
pired at the penitentiary Thursday,
and he was at once rearrested on the
charge of making counterfeit money
in prison. He will be sentenced by
Judge Foster.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Miners and Operators Meeting.

CHICAGO, Jan. Is. 5.-Nearly six hundred
coal miners and operators, represent
ing Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Penn
sylvania, will meet in joint convention
in Chicago on Monday for the purpose
of bringing about, if possible, the
adoption of wage scale and working
agreement in order to prevent gen.
eral strike next summer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Empty Fishing boat.

AsHTABULA,O O., Jan. IA small boat
has been found on the beach at Con-
neaut harbor which answers the de-
scription in many respects of the one
In which 1t is supposed Gus Anderson
and Oscar Young, two missing fisher
men, went out over two weeks ago.
There is no trace yet, however. Of the
missing men.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20

BRAZIL, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE attor-
neys for William Kempfer, who killed
his wife and wounded his little step
daughter at their home, east of here, a
month ago. entered plea of insanity
for the prisoner in the circuit court,
and asked continuance of the case,
which was granted by Judge Nc.
GreQOr
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Cxcllsts doing South.

New YORK, Jan. There will be
great emigration of cyclists to the
south Monday. The cream of the for.
eign and American racing talent will
sail for Florida, and there will be
merry times on the new third Of mile
tsa.k III b ,ilsir.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
One of the New Counterfeits.

New YORK. Jan. 15.-One of the new
counterfeit 800 silver certificates was
handed in at the sub.treasury here
Friday. 1t came from New York
bank which had received it from a
savings bank in Brooklyn. The note
was handled by three tellers before its
spuriousness was detected.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
-Four Prisoners Break Jail.

PRINCETON, Ind, Jan. 14.-Four pris-
oners escaped from the Gibson county
Jail. They cut hole in the wall. The
fugitives are DIR. John Hudspath, Aus
tin Jones. Martin Hobbs and Henry
Land. Several of the remaining IA
prisoners were preparing to escape
when discovered by Deputy Sheriff
Tingle. Bloodhounds were put on the
trail of the fugitives.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20

Opiun-smoking Oapsss Insanity.
UPPER SANDUsxY, O., Jan. l9.-Jesse
Snyder was adjudged insane and or
dered sent TO the Toledo asylum. In.
ssnity was brought about through In
Vetsrste opium smoking.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20

The following is the copy of a sign
in remote Georgia county: "A Few
Bright Scholards Talin to Lern Writin,
Spellin, or Figerin."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Sailed For Alaska.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. lG-The steam
er George w. Elder sailed Friday night
for Skagusy and Dyea with IS passen.
gers and full cargo. Six hundred
horses and nearly 600 dogs 60 out BY
the Elder.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Departure of the Relief Expedition Post.
s,0ued.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 15.-Gen. Mer-
riam, commanding the department. of
the Columbia, Friday morning received
a telegram from the war department
instructing him to postpone the de.
parture of the relief expedition to
Alaska
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Every Mother Wants

ChappeIear' BrOnchlnl
The Great Cough Cure.
Bronchini Cures.C Group.
Bronchini Cures Colds.
Bronchini Cures Cough.
Bronchini Cures Sore Throat.
Bronchini Cures Lung Disease.
Bronchini Stops Cough Instantly.
Bronchini Relieves Asthma: Quickly.
Bronchini sold on Q guarantee.
Large bottles so, small sise 25 cents.
Snld by W. R. Smith & Co., drnggis1G.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
stock Broker Hanxs Himself.

NEW YORK, Jan. lz.-Wm. P. Morri.
son, q stock broker committed suicide
late Sunday night at his home in this
city, by hanging.
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/ OAKLAND. CAL, Jan. 17.-Frank A.
Leach, superintendent of the mint at
San Francisco, has been elected by the
Oakland board of trade, as their dele.
gate to the monetary conference to be
held in Indianapolis on January 25.
Mr.. Leach is now in Washington.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
The Catacombs to BE Lighted by Elec
tricity.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Jan. 17.-Within
twelve months the catacombs of Rome
will be illuminated by nineteenth Gen.
tury incandescent electric lights The
Westinghouse Co. has received a cable
gram from its Rome representative
announcing that he had secured the
contract for lighting the catacombs.
Six motors capable of supplying cur.
rent for not less than $50 lamps will be
placed in the six catacombR
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-01-20
Fire Known to All Ages.

TIre NhuWu 70 AI ABOs'
According TO the best authorities
there has never been q race Of men who
were ignorant Of fre.
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Marriage Licenses.
Marcus Shoup and May Thersa Ma
hanna.
Burton Shaw and Eva Alexaner.
Arthur D. McConnaugey and Iva NJ.
Bingamap.
]. H. Hodson and Jennie Stout.