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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
EETURNs AT WASHINGTON.
Chief Interest Centercd in Congress.
sional Districts,


In Washington intense interest was
manifested in the election returns. The
.esults of the various State and Congress,
'ional district campaigns, to which so
much attaches in Washington, attracted
thousands to the bulletin boards in front
If the newspaper offices. The thcaters
md clubs received bulletins The two
Congressional headquarters had special
wires and long distance telephone service
or those who were figuring up the re-
'ult of the battle for the control of the
>cXt House of Representatives.
Many of the cabinet officers and higher
'fficials of the government had gone home
o vote, and owing to the absence OF the
President, who Travelled to Ohio to deposit
lis ballot, there was not the brilliant gath
ring of political notables at the White
House which has assembled there fire.
Iuently upon similar occasions in the past
But the returns were received at the
White House and closely tabulated The
hief interest, of course, centered in the
omplexion of the next House. Legisia-
ion during the coming two years, sup
port of the administration, and many
hundreds of offices were involved in the
:esuit. and the returns from the close dis
riots We're eagerly scrutinized by the
Congressional campaign managers Of both
committees.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17

lican Congressman were elected in Con
necticut
Montana Democrats won everything in
sight, and will have large majority in
the Legislature.
In South Carolina the Democratic State
ticket was elected without opposition. The
vote was light.
The Democrats swept Alabama, elect
ing nine Congressman, eight Of whom ar,
free silver men.
Florida is solidly Democratic. The Leg
islature will elect a successor to United
States Senator Pasco.
New Jersey elects Republican Gov
ernor and Legislature by about 10000
plurality. Two of the eight Congressman
are Democrats.
Almost complete returns from Wash
ington indicate the election of two Re-
publican Congressman and the Republican
ticket. Legislature is Republican.
The Democratic State ticket in Tennes-
see is elected by n majority of 25.000 and
eight of the ten Congressman are Demo
Gratis. Legislature shows heavy Demo
cratic gain.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
BRAKES CLoGaeD BY LEAVES.



tween Express Trains.
The Buffalo express on the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad ran into the New York and
Philadelphia express, going east on
Wilkesbarre Mountain, at o'clock Fri
day morning. Five trainmen were killed.
The train going east had the right of
way on single track. The Buffalo ex-
press had orders to stop on siding on
the mountain and let the New York ex.
press pass. As the engineer approached
the siding he discovered that the air
brakes would not work. The train was
moving about thirty miles an hour down
grade. The engineer whistled franticaL
ly for the hand brakes and reversed his
engine, but could not avert the collision.
In less than minute the express from
the west, drawn by two heavy engines,
hove in sight. A terrible crash followed
on a curve in deep cut. Nearly all the
passengers on both trains were asleep.
Many of these were thrown out of their
berths by the shock, but none was severe
ly injured.
An investigation showed that a heavy
windstorm prevailed on the mountain,
which caused the leaves from the forest to
accumulate on the track. The engines
plowed into these leaves, which clcgged
the braking apparatus.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
RIOT AT WILMINGTON
NINE NEGROES ARE KILLED BY
WHITES.
The North Carolina City the Scene Of
B1oodshed = White Citizens Over
throw the Former Government and
Are in Control.

Thursday was one of terror in Whining
ton, n. C. The white men of the city, in
furiated by past acts of lawlessness of the
negroes, took the law in their own hands
and wreaked terrible vengeance. The re-
suit, it is reported, is that sixteen negroes
have been killed.
Shortly after the negro newspaper Office,
the Record, was burned, the negroes COM
menced to display a disposition to create
trouble. They began to gather in one of
their thickly populated sections of the
city. and assumed a threatening attitude
toward the whites. One mob fred upon
small number of white men. seriously
wounding one and slightly injuring two
others. The whites returned the fire with
q deadly volley, killing four negroes.
As soon as the news of the shooting be-
came known the whites, infuriated and
utterly beyond the control of their leaders.
rushed in large numbers to the scene and
engaging the negroes, killed four of them.
One military company and a division of
the naval reserves, carrying with them
two rapid-fre guns, also repaired to the
scene, where they stood guard during the
night
Riddled with Bullets.
In the meantime the body Of whites had
Instituted a diligent search for the leader
Of the mob that started the riot. The
negro was finally found secreted in a
house. He was taken out and told to run
for his life. He started off, but only nd
vanced few yards before his body was
riddled with bullets. Next negro named
Tom Miller, and a white man, both of
whom had taken prominent part in in
citing the negroes to riot, were sought for
and placed in Jail. Five other negroes
were also incarcerated and several ban
ished from the city. Sixteen negroes have
been reported killed and quite a number
wounded
Th" Board Of Aldermen (colored) who
have governed the affairs of the city for
nearly two years agreed to accede to the
demand made upon them by the mass
meeting of citizens to vacate their Offices.
Consequently they, including the Mayor,
resigned and their places were filled by
white taxpayers A. NJ. Waddell, ex- Con-
sressman. was elected Mayor. The new
Board Of Aldermen instructed the Mayor,
In view Of the turbulent state Of affairs
existing in the community, to swear in
3OO extra policemen. This was done, $50
being on foot. twenty-five on horseback,
and twenty-five bicyclists. All are whites.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Illinois,,

Estimating from incomplete returns,
Illinois Democrats have probably elected
seventy-threc members and Republicans
eighty, leaving Republican House ma
Jority of seven. For the Senate the Dem
ocrats have elected sixteen members, the
Republicans thirty-four and the Populists
one. giving a Republican majority of sew
entccn. The Republicans will probably
have majority of twentythree or TWEEN
ty-four on joint ballot. The average plI-
rality for the Republican State ticket is
about 10000. The Democrats elect eight
congressman out of delegation of twen-
ty-twO.
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin elects Republican Governor
by 10000 plurality, the remainder of the
State ticket by about 10000 more, ten
Republican Congressman, thirty-one out
of thirty-three Senators and eighty-one
out of 100 Assemblymen.
Idaho.
The fusion ticket is all elected by plu-
ralities ranging from 5000 TO 5000. The
Legislature will be controlled by the fu-
SiOniSts
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Burned to Death.

The village of Perry, south of Owosso,
Mich, has been visited by terrible fire.
Rowe & Co.'S large livery barn, with its
contents, was burned to the ground.
Charles Taylor, one OF the propretors,
and family, lived over the barn. Mrs.
Taylor, her daughter, and an old man
named Clark were buried beneath the
fallen roof; and burned 10 death. The
bodies when pulled out of the ruins were
burned beyond recognition. A dozen
horses and carriages and some cattle
were burned.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
North Carolina,

The Democrats have elected all nine of
their Congre ssmen, all twelve solicitors,
forty-four cut of fifty State Senators,
ninety-fve cut of 120 Representatives and
the State judicial ticket by 10000.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Bcnja min Harrison Votes.

Ex-President Harrison, who lives in
the Second Ward at Indianapolis, ar
rived at the voting precinct at 10 O'Clock
and took his place in the lire of voters
waiting to be admitted to the booths,
there being but three at each precinct
and each voter taking his turn to enter
The former President was in the booth
only few moments.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
RESULTS IN OTHER STATES.

Story Told in Paragraphs, as Esti-
mated on Early Returns.
Rhode Island re-clects two Republican
congressman.
Texas went Democratic by a majority
of 100000 in a total of 100000.
Partial returns from Delaware indicate
complete Republican victory.
Oklahoma elects 4 Republican Con
gressman and fusion Legislature.
The Republican State ticket and Repub-
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
lanes Gillaspie, aged about %

James Gillaspie, aged about 20 years.
who resides few miles north of Mexico
Mo-, accidentally shot himself with gun.
Young Gillaspie and a companion were
on Il load of corn, and in taking the gun
into the wagon it was discharged. tearing
a frightfu hole in Gillaspie's left side just
under the heart.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
w. II Stewart and George Roker I

W. Ii. Stewart and George Baker. the
latter an old soldier, were arrested Al
Lcavcnworth, Kan, on Il warrant charg
ing them with the murder of Alfred Cum
mings two years ago. George Murphy
serving Il life sentence in the Kansas peni
tentiary, has made a confession that Ba
ker and Stewart killed Cummings.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Crew Saved, but Vessel n Wreck.

New Buffalo Mich special: The st.
Joseph life saving crew, which came
here by special train 10 rescue The GREY
of the stranded schooner, Lena NJ. Neil
son, succeeded in getting all the men
safely off the wreck. The schooner will
probably be total loss.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Two Men Fatally Hurt.

Charles Murphy and Patrick Boyle
were fatally injured at Toledo, Ohio, by
bucket containing three tons of coal
breaking loose from derrick and fall =
ing upon them. The men we're standing
under the coal chutes watching the pro-
cess of unloading the coal from vessel
when the accident occurred. Both men
are about "a years old and unmarried.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Train Hurled Down a Mountain.

A west-bound passenger train on the
Lehigh Valley Railroad ran away down
the Wilkes Barre Mountain near Wilkes
Barre, Pa, and crashed into an east
bound passenger train near Newport, a
station seven miles distant. Four train
men were killed: William Toxliemer,
fireman; George CHASER, fireman; Mes
senger Gregor, and Brakeman Englan.
Five were injured and three are expected
TO die. John McNally, engineer, died al
the hospital. Four OF the badly wounded
will die
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
A Farmers Deed.

Near Slickrock, four miles from Glas-
gov, KY, Bob Brown, farmer, shot and
instantly killed his father-in-law, a man
named McClelland, and fatally wounded
Bertha McClelland, his sister-in-law.
The cause of this tragedy is not known
yet, but it is understood that there has
been very bitter feeling existing for some
time upon the part of Brown towards his
father in law and family.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
SAYS he CHANGED AWARDS.
ON a ha Exposition Superintendent Is
Charged with Forgery.

H. B. Hardt, assistant manager and
general superintendent of the department
of exhibits of the Transmississippi exposi-
ton, WAS arrested on two warrants alleg-
ing forgery II. S. Cochran of Scofed,
Schurmer & Tcagle and II. 4. Searle of
the Monarch Mining Company caused
Hardt's arrest. alleging that he changed
awards of judges in favor of other firms,
for which he was paid. Hardt positively
denies the charges.
Five general managers of departments
of the Midway were also arrested on con-
tempt charges, alleging that they absolute
" ignored injunctions issued at the re
oueSt of rival attractions.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Spain Will Not Yield,

Madrid special: The Heraldo asserts
that the Spanish government has resolved
to maintain Spain's sovereignty in the
Philippine Islands, and it adds that it has
been suggested that Emperor William, of
Germany, who is expected at Cadiz and
Madrid soon, on his way back from the
Holy Land, be asked to arbitrate the ques-
tion in dispute between Spain and the
United States, in the event of the peace
commissions of the respective countries,
now in session at Paris, failing to come
to an agreement upon the terms of the
proposed treaty Of peace.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Ballot MachlncS Again Used

For the second time in the history of
Rochester, n. y, ballot machines were
used. On the previous occasion much
trouble was experienced in operating the
machines, but this time there was no
trouble whatever. 1t required just half
minute TO vote split ticket on the ma
chimes and but couple of seconds to
vote straight ticke:. The polls were
closed at o'clock, and a half hour later
The result of the vote in the entire city
VAS known in the newspaper Offices.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
TEN SLAIN AT THE POLLS,
Election Riot Mt Phoenix, s. c., Leads
to Wholesale Murder

Eiection Riot Mt Phoenix, s. C., Leads
to Wholesale Murder.
Ten negroes are dead as result of the
election riots at Phoenix, S. c. The ne
yrocs threaten to make a desperate fight
TO avenge the death of their fellows.
The trouble at Phoenix began with an
,ffort 10 prevent several negroes from vot-
ng. ]. Il. Tolbert. Federal collector at
Charleston. whose home is at Phoenix.
entered into the discussion and declared
he men must not be disfranchiscd He
directed the negroes to deposit their bal
OTIS in a separate box. This action anger
ID Bose Ethridge. an authorized poll man
,ger. and he vigorously objected. Blows
we're struck and then some one in a group
If negroes shot and killed Ethridge.
The shooting was returned and five me-
;roes were wounded, among them Thomas
rolbert, son of the collector. The negroes
.ook to their heels. but eleven of the crowd
were captured. The prisoners were taken
% Rehoboth, where a crowd of angry
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Senator Hanna Casts His Ballot.

Senator Hanna voted early at Cleve-
land. His appearance in the booth ere
ated no comment, and he marked his bal
lot quickly. lie hesitated voting for bal
lot machines. He asked the judges how
to mark the ticket, and when he had been
informed be handed over his ballot and
left the booth
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Want Cuban Boads Guaranteed.

At a general meeting of French holders
of Cuban bonds held in Paris, a resou-
tiun was adopted to appeal to the good
faith of Spain and the spirit of equity OF
the United States to settle the question OF
their rights as creditors, in conformity
with the rules of justice and law.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
The Floating Dock.

A special TO the London Times from
Havana says the American Evacuation
Commissioners have decided that the
ownership of the floating dock in Havana
Harbor remains with Spain, and she has
the right 10 remove it. The dispatch adds
that the distress in the Cuban army and
throughout the island is daily increasing.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Not a Grea [ Loss.

The London Times, in its editorial on
The Hispano- American situation, repeats
its conviction that no poTor will attempt
to hinder the transfer of the Philippines,
adding, that their loss cannot be great to
Spain, who had practically lost the en-
tire archipelago before the United States
ipfarfnra6
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
WATER SCARCE IN UTAH.
Salt Lake IL Lower Now than 1t Has
Ever Been Before.


Ever Been Before.
Just now the people of Utah are some
what alarmed over the low water. For
many years the lake has been falling, and
on account of the small snowbanks left in
the canyons Of the mountains last winter
it is now lower than ever. No abstruse
explanation is necessary to account for the
drop in Salt Lake. 1t is fed by seven
streams. and evaporation is the only out
let. As population increases in the valley
more and more water for irrigation is de-
waited from these feeders, while the evap-
grafton from the enormous area, 12,OO0
square miles, covered by shallow water,
of which this lake consists, goes on as be-
fore the days of irrigation. Man is also
encouraging this evaporation in the pro-
duction of salt, which is carried on extern
sively. The water is let into great hollow
basins along the shore, made for that pur-
pose, and the sun does the work, leaving
a coating of salt on the bottom. This is
gradually accumulated into great piles.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
News of Minor Note.

John Neal, an old and highly esteemed
/ citizen of Republic, Mo-, was fatally
stricken by a stroke Of paralysis.
VIM. Henderson. aged SO years, mem
ber Of the Salvation army, dropped dead
of heart disease at Sedaiia. Mo.
At Unionville, Mo-, Zoda Garringer and
Jim Johnson were sentenced to the peni-
/ tentiary for two years for burglary.
The 3-year-od daughter of Christopher
c. Red, contractor of Sedalia, Mo-. wa,
| fatally scalded by falling into tub Of
boiling water.
Two deaths from the black plague of
India occurred on the French bark Ouch
ess Anne on her recent trip from Homo
| lulu to San Francisco.
By Jan. 1 the University of Chicago
expects to raise $2,0O0,0OO, which makes
Rockefeller available.
A number of vessels are stranded on
sandbars in the Yukon river and frozen
in, and when the ice breaks up next spriuc
they will go to pieces.
Col. Waring. who died of yellow fever in
New York, had planned a system of drain.
age for Havana, which he believed would
Danish yellow fever.
James NJ. HObson, brother of the Merit.
mac hero, West Point cadet, was hazed
by his companions and compelled to recite
the naval exploit at Santiago
Near Beaman, No., Mrs. Martha Black.
stone had her left hand caught in the roll
or Of sugar cane mill and mangled SO
that amputation was necessary.
Indian Commissioner Jones says the
shameful trea tment of the Pillager Ind.
ans by white men is responsible for the
recent outbreak at Bear Island, Minn.
The Government has decided to allow
Spain beyond Dec. l for the evacuation Of
Cuba, it being physical impossibiIity TO
Transport 10000 troops by that tiTie.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Elected from Retimo.

The Turkish troops at Retimo having
refused to leave that place, the Russisr
admiral in those waters, following the ey
ample of Admiral Noel, the British com.
mander there, forcibly conveyed them on
board transport.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Mr. Cleveland Votes Early.

Ex-President Grover Cleveland was
,ne of the first men who visited the polls
1t Princeton, y. j., and cast his vote be
fore most Princetonians had breakfast
Promptly at s o'clock, arm in arm with
Bayard Stockton, Democratic candidate
:or State Senator, he walked into the
yoting booth and asked for ballot
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Blown Up by Dynamite.

At Coal City, Ind, James Hostetter
started out to celebrate the election He
had four sticks of dynamite in his pocket,
one of which he threw into the air and
fired at it with shotgun. The concussion
exploded the three remaining sticks in his
pocket, blowing him to atoms.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Is Dreyfus Dead?

II is reported in Paris that Dreyfus is
dead. The rumor is undoubtedly based
on mysterious telegram received from
Colmar. the capital of Upper Alsace,
signed by an unknown cores pondent.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17

One life was lost and five persons seri-
Dusly injured by gas explosion In
Schookey mine, near West Pittson. The
explosion was caused by the ignition Of
mn unknown body of gas.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Mine Operated MysteriousIy.

The operation of the Shanty Hill mine
at Malvern, Ohio, is conducted with the
utmost secrecy. Lessee Whartman says
he will not divulge the production of the
mine. All the land in the vicinity has
i-aen leased.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17

The mining plant owned by New York
parties on the Cora Latta lease, two miles
east of Joplin, Mo-. caught fire and was
totally destroyed. The fire exploded thir-
ty pounds of giant powder, which tore the
machinery and buildings into fragments,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Big Price for a Seat.

New York Stock Exchange seats were
quoted at S25,500 bid the other day. The
advance to this price which is the highest
in fourteen years, is ascribed to prosper
BUS business in Wall street.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
BATTLE OF BALLOTS
Results of Election Throughout
the Nation.
CONGRESS- VERY CLOSE
Official Count May Be Necessary il
Many Districts.

Republicans Claim safe Majorities in
Both Rouses-Dcmocrnts Gain a
Branch-RooseveIt Is Chosen Cover.
nor of New York-Pingrec Is Re.
elected in MichiGau-ScofieId Wins
in Wisconsin.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17

The election returns received Wednes-
day bear out the regular Republican gain
of per cent. From the rate of gains it
is clear that the plurality for Kinney,
Rep. for Secretary of State, will he over
$4,000. The litter fight made on personal
grounds against J. +. Blackburn, Repub-
lican candidate for Food Commissioner,
shows in the returns from the country, es-
pecially in the buttermakins districts of
the Western Reserve.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Col. vryau Votes at Uome

Colonel William J. Bryan of the Third
Nebraska arrived at his home in Lincoln
on the morning of electios day and lost
no time in depositing a ticket in the bal
lot box. He had not registered, but the
City Clerk had his certificate made out
and ready for him when lie called.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
Selection held previous TO Tuesday.
PRESIDENT CASTS HIS VOTE.
Travelled from Washington to Canton
TO Discharge the Duty

President Mckinley and party arrived
in Canton at 9:25 Tuesday morning,
and was at once driven to the Bar
Der residence. The President then walk
ed to the polling place, dismissing the
carriage. There was crowd to greet
him all the way, but there was no for
nal demonstration. The President start
ed back to Washington the same after
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
A Syndicate Form cd.

A Brussels telegram says: 1t is report
ed here that Belgian syndicate has b>ta
formed and is now ready to buy the Phil
ipnipas
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
S,ice House Damaged by Fire

The wholesale spice house of NJ. n.
'ackard & Co, occupying the six-story
rick and stone building at III Duale
street, New York, sustained S5o,000 loss
by fire.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17
AROUND A BIG STATE.
INTERESTING ITEMS OF LATH
OHIO NEWS.

What Oar Eeighbors Are Doing-Matters
of General and Local Interest-Mar-
riages and Deaths hs-Accidents and Crimes
Personal Pointers About Ohio People.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-11-17

whites shot and killed many of the pris-
oners. A number of conservative whites
:ried to save the negroes, but were swept
aside
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EVENTS OF INTEREST
THAT OCCURRED DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

Terseiy Told Telegraph Tales In
Brief Paragraphs-MauyC Casualties
"A Few Crimes-Some Fires-Polit-
icaI aud Religion News.