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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-11-30
Hats & Caps
OF all the leading
shapes and eolors
at prices thatplease
everybody. .
IN SOCIETY.
Seventy Three.

A host of friends and neighbors
gathered at the home of Frank
Magic on Thursday evening of last
week to remind him of his arrival to
the 73rd mile stone of his life. A
joyous, good time was had with
games and merriment, supplemented
about 10 o'clock with royal feast.
The good friends of Mr.. Magic wish
him many more happy anniversaries.
Evening Party.
A very pleasant affair of last Sat-
urday evening was the party given
by the Misses Nellie and Zella
Schwenke at their pleasant home on
North Walnut Street. Games were
INDUCED in until 10 o'clock when a
delicious luncheon was served, and
soon all departed thanking the
Schwenke girls for the royal manner
in which they had been entertained.
Non-de- Script.
Mrs. Theo. Tritsch entertained the
Monde Script club and number Of
invited friends on Friday evening
last in honor of the aunties Mrs.
Tritsch and Mrs. Reel of Rohersville,
Md. Good music, lively conversa-
tion and most elegant refreshments
all combined to make delightful
evenings entertainment which was
heartily enjoyed by all present.
Surprise Party.
A very happy surprise party as
sembled at the home Of Mrs. ID. P.
Heft, on Thursday evening of last
week to pay their respects to her and
spend happy evening together.
About twenty-five enjoyed the fes-
tivities of the evening and retired at
late hour, glad of the good time
spent.
Quail supper.
Mrs. Mccormick of Portsmouth
and Miss Jennie Ryan OF Athens
will be entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
John F. White Friday, when the day
will be closed with Quail Supper.
Taffy Pull.
Master Clarence, the promising
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd Maggie, en-
tertained number of little folks
with taffy pull on last Monday
evening.
Saturday Club,
The hostess this week is Miss
Naomi Jones and the papers for thu
afternoon promise a very plsasan
meeting.
Candy Party.
A very jolly little crowd of girls en-
joyed taffy pull, Tuesday evening
at the home of Miss Emma Payne.
The Euchre.
Mrs. Alva Mccall pleasantly en-
tertained the Euchre club on Thurs
day evening of last week.
ThInibIe Circle.
Miss Mayme Campbell was tn
gracious young hostess for the girl
Tuesday evening.
Antiques.
The ladies will be entertainer
Friday evening by Mrs. Gould.
Kings Daughters.
; The princesses will meet Friday o
the home of Miss May Risley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-11-30
Boys Knee Suits.

Boys all wool suits. An ele-
giant line to select from
2 to o.............. 4.5O|
Boys REFER coats, chinchilla
and light color 1,5O to
400
KNEE PANTS EXTRA.
Rest make on the market at
25c, 35c, 45c, soc and Use.
MEMS WORKING PANTS.
Heavy gray mixed, duchess
make - LOO
Heavy gray hairline working
pants .............. 100
Heavy gray hajrline working
pants, extra good $50
Corduroy from 1.50 to $50
Fine Dress Pants Men and
Boys, wide range to Sc
lect from 1.50 to-. 4.50.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-11-30
Legal Notice.

In pursuance OF tne orueT o. tne rropate
signed, trustee Tor the beneft OF the credi-
tors of Collins a Moor. Will on the 18th
day of December, 1899, at Logan, Ohio. pay
upon the valid claims against said nssignor
a dividend of 1888 per cent,
November 10th, 1899, J.. NJ. Floyd,
3-w. Trustee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-11-30
Don't Tell My Wife,

An exceptional large line Of
Japan and China ware at Stiers &
Co.
Mrs. DR.. Dye and Miss Mcbride
were capital city visitors over Sum
day.
Stiers & Co. have the best value
In Ladies Vests and Pants at
25c.
Untrimed hats from Scots to 81 90
now on sale at Mrs. s. j. Thorn
burgh's.
Miss Charlotte Work Is in Lam
caster, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Work.
The place to buy your Jackets
and Capes or Collaretts is ut Stiers
d Co.
Mrs. f P. Armstrong was the
guest of her son George In Column
bus Sunday.
The members of the Short Skate
Club enjoyed turkey roast last
Tuesday night.
You are no doubt coming to our
Holiday Opening Wednesday Dec.
9Th, Kessler Bros.
Miss Virginia Welty is in CO.
lumbus for two weeks visit with
Miss May Palmer.
Single cups and saucers some
very dainty styles at Stiers & Co.
Mr.. P. E. Sanderson of Lancaster
will be the guest of Dill SandersOn
over Thanksgiving.
Miss Fanchon Larimer will spend
Thanksgiving with Miss Bess
Miller in Columbus.
The largest variety of handher-
chiefs and the best values will be
found at Stiers & Co.
Mrs. John f. White attended the
Shepard-Grosvenor wedding in
Athens, Monday evening.
Miss Mabel POston of Nelson
vile, was the guest the past few
days of Mrs. j. B. Dollison.
Mrs. Josie Rochester and daugh-
ter have returned home after a few
months visit in Carey, Ohio.
Mr.. Verse Thurness of Wellman,
Thurness g. Co. was business
visitor in Columbus Sunday.
Stiers & Co. are making the
greatest display of Holiday Goods
this year ever in their history.
Miss nellie Walker Of Athens
will be the guest of Miss Josie
Rochester the latter part of this
week.
100 piece dinner sets in China
and Porcelain ware at Stiers & Co
Miss Daisy Watkins, who is do.
ing excellent work in the university
at Athens, is at home for Thanks.
giving.
Quite crowd of foot ball fans
will visit jackson Thursday to ROOT
for Logan in her contest with
Jackson.
Messrs Charles Work, VII
White, Bert Stedem and Frank
Blasius were Columbus visitor.
Sunday.
oStiers & Co. for a limited time
will sell Liberty washing powder
2 packages for DC none better at 81
package.
Don't overlook the fact of ou
Holiday Opening Wednesday Dec
9th. Be sure to see our display
Kessler Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. e. Baker are II
Columbus for a Thanksgiving will
their daughters, Mrs. Will Moor
and Mrs. Brashears.
Harry Olmstead, of Columbus
former resident of our city wa
shaking hands with his man,
friends here Monday.
CoIlaretts from 81 80 to SO. 90, 2
per cent less than former prices
Goods just received at Stiers & CG
x~ 81 MI aR VrY.p >,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16

Skagway. via Victoria, B. C., Feb.
lO.-Two United States custom.house
officers, p. M. Hoyt and Hector Nc
Lean, while conveying liquors from
here to Log Cabin, were arrested at
Log Cabin last Monday, charged with
crossing into British Columbia terri =
tory while serving in an official ca.
pacity. The two men We're held pris-
oners for 81 hours, and brought before
Captain Cartwright, acting magi strate,
who, after telling them that it Was a
violation of the British Columbia law
for American officials to convoy goods
through to Log Cabin. and that the
boundary line was at the summit, and
not at Log Cabin, released them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
HIS POWER CRUSHED
AguinaldO Asks Gen. Otis
for a Conference.
REALIZES HIS GREAT MISTAKE
Tho Situation in the philippines Rap.
idly Improving Since the Re
cent Outbreaks.

Washington, Feb. 10.-There was
AN almost complete release today Of the
tension under which the rapid occur
renee of events in the Philippines has
he d the officials of the administration
since the fist startling news from Ma
Mia on Saturday night. This was
brought about through the receipt of a
bulletin from General Otis summing
up the latest results of the fighting
he has had with the natives. The dis
patch follows:
"Manila. Feb lO.-The situation is
rapidly improving. A reconnaissance
was made yesterday to the south, sew
eral miles to Laguna de Bay, and to
the southeast eight miles, our troops
driving the struggling insurgents before
them. The troops in various direc-
tions Encountered no decided opposition
The native amy is dsintegrated. and
the natives are returning to the viii
lagos, displaying white flags.
Near Calocan, six miles north of
here. the enemy made a stand behind
intrenchments, and were charged by
the Kansas troops led by Colonel Funs-
tan. There was close encounter, re-
sulting in the rout of the enemy with
heavy loss. The loss to the Kansas
regiment was Lieutenant Afford
killed. and six wounded.
son the 4th Aguinaldo issued proc
lamaton charging the Americans with
having taken the initiative and de-
clared war. Sunday he issued an
other, calling on his followers to resist
foreign invasion. His influence
throughout this section is destroyed.
He now applies for a cessation of hos
tilities and conference. l have de-
clined to answer.
'"The insurgents expectation of a
rising in the city on the night of the
4th was unrealized. The provost mar
shal-general, with the admirable dis
position of his troops. defeated every
attempt. The city is quiet. Business
has been resumed. The natives are re-
spectful and cheerful. The fighting
qualities of American troops are a reve-
latIOn to all the inhabitants.
"OTIS."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
TO SUCCEED EAGAN.
Colonel John +. Weston to BE Com.
nissary- General.

Colonel John F. Weston to BE Com
missary- General.
New York, Feb. 1l.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington says:
General Eagan is to be placed on the
retired list of the army in few days
on his own application, after 80 years.
service, and Colonel John F. Weston.
the senior officer of the subsistence de-
rartment is to be nominated by the
president as commissary general Of SUBJ
sistence.
The arrangement for General Eagan's
retirement was made before the presi-
dent committed the sentence of dismis.
sal imposed upon him by the court
martial.
BY his retirement General Eagan
will forfeit $1,375 from the annual pay
to which he would have been entitled
for the next six years under the sem
tence of sus pension.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16

Chicago, Feb. 1l.-This city is in
the grip Of the coolest weather since
1879. twenty-five below is last nights
record. About 20 persons were SO Sc
verely frostbitten during the early
morning that they had to be taken from
the streets to hospitals. Several por-
tions of the city are suffering from
lack Of water, due to frozen pipes.
One man was frozen to death on the
street last night while intoxicated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
An Examination Demanded.

Havana, Fe1. lot is reported
that secret meeting of the executive
committee OF the Cuban assembly has
decided the committee will not well
come Gomez to this city. 1t will not
be present when lie arrives in Havana,
and further, if Gomez does not go be-
fore the committee and explain his
reasons for accepting the propositions
of Porter, the representative of Presi-
dent Mckinley, without consulting the
committee, he will be officially noti-
fed on the part of the committee to
appear before it and explain his con-
duct.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
BY TREMENDOUS SEAS.
Six Men Lost Overheard From the Kin
shiu Maru.

Six Wen Lost OVerDOnfu from the II III
shiu Maru.
Vancouver, b. c., Feb. LITTLE
steamer Empress of Japan arrived yes.
terday from Hong Kong and Yoko-
hama. Mail advices say that the
steamer Kinshui Maru, which sailed
from Seattle December 80, lost six men
overheard on her trip across. When
two days out the wind blew a gale
from the northeast with mountainous
seas. Some of the crew, led by Mr..
Lapraok. chief officer, were securing
hitch covers and all movable fittings
on the after deck, when very heavy
sea broke on board. completely filling
the after deck and washing overheard
the apprentice, officer and four sailors.
Captain Brady at once put about in
search of the men, but could not find
them. Several companion.ways OF the
kinshui were carried away, besides
large pieces of bulwarks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
A STORM-SWEPT COAST.
Snow, Gales and High Tides Prevailing
ON the Atlantic.

Snow, Gales and High Tides Prevailing
ON the Atlantic.
Boston, Feb. IA bowling north
east snow storm has prevailed IN the
bay and along Massachusetts coast dur
ing the past "a hours. A three masted
schooner, name unknown, is reported
wrecked off Nantasket beach. The
Hull lifesaving crew has sent out a
boat. At present writing it is not
known whether or not the vessels crew
are still alive.
Boston harbor was fury of driven
snow and scattered spray. The ferry
boat slips were under water, and pas
sengers had to wade for it.
The storm played havoc with prop.
erty along the Lynn and Swampscott
shores. The exceptionally high tides
swept away all buildings and de-
molished yachts and other small craft
lying upon the shore at Kings Beach
in Swampscott.
At Lynn, at high tide, the water
went considerable distance up New
Washington street, flooding the cellars
of several residences and making car
and foot traffic difficult. The sea de-
molished So, 900 worth of stone break
water on the front. Down on Cape
Cod bowling northeast blizzard, such
as preavled last November on the aw-
full night when the steamer Portland
went down with all on board, ragged all
day.
None of the lighships could be seen
and it was impossible to learn whether
the Pollock Rip lightship was holding
ito pnooripva Or MT
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
To Bury Its Dead.

Olympia. WASH, Feb. l1.-Gover.
nor Rogers has received letter from
the father of a young man killed in
the recent engagement at Manila, ask
ing the governor what, if any, provi-
sion would be made by the state for
burial, in the event that the bodies
were brought home by the United
States. The governor referred the mat
ter to the Legislature in special mes
sage. giving his opinion that the state
would honor itself by providing suit
able burial for it's soldiers killed in a
foreign engagement.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
MUST HAVE A CABLE.

President McKinl-y's Message to Com
gress Urges Action at This Session.
Washington, Feb. l3.-1he presi-
dents message on the Pacific cable.
transmitted to congress today, is as fol-
"As cohae,{ll! lle OF the ratlrlcalium
of the treaty of Paris by the senate of
ratifiction by the Spanish government,
the United States will come into pos
session OF the Philippine islands, on
the farther shores of the Pacific, the
Hawaiian islands and Guam being
United States territory, and forming
convenient stopping places on the way
across the sea, and the necessity for
speedy cable communication between
the United States and all the Philip.
pine islands has become imperative.
Such communication should be estab-
lished III such way as to be wholly
under the control of the United States.
whether in time of peace or war. At
present, the Philippines can be reached
only by cables which pass through
many foreign countries, and the Iia-
waiian island and Guam can only be
communicated with by steamers. in
volving delays in each instance of at
least week. The present conditions
should not be allowed to continue for a
moment longer than is absolutely nee.
essary. The time has arrived when a
cable in the Pacific must extend as far
as Manila, touching at the Hawaiian
islands and Guam on the way.
"Under those circumstances, it be.
comes paramount necessity that meas.
ures should be taken before the close OF
the present congress to provide such
means as may seem suitable for the es.
tablishment of cable system. rec
ommend the whole subject to the care
full consideration OF congress, and to
such prompt action as may seem ad.
yisable,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
England Wants Warships.

Lima. Peru, via Galveston, Tex,
Feb. 13.-Great Britain. it is reported
here today, has offered to purchase the
CHILEAN and Argentine warships. Senior
Carlos Walker Martinez, minister of
the interior, has demanded of the b.
livian minister, Dr. Emeterie Cano, a
guarantee of the immunity OF the lives
and property of the Chilians in Bolivia
during the hostilities between Presi-
dent Alonzo of Bolivia and the federal
lists, or insurgents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
\ Bill Must Pass.

], Feb. 1.-THE Post
army reorganization bill
he president will call an
II congress. The opposi-
u in the senate has all
fequently referred to in
the prediction made that
Use would be agreed upon
lation Of a temporary
bid be placed in the
(iation bill. This will
he administration. No
pedient will be accepted.
ent has determined that
4 the army bill shall be
and there is no doubt
tion circles that he will
If, however, an OBJ
prevent action, an extra
rely be held"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
INVESTIGATE NILES CHARGES
President McKinley Appoints y Court
of Inquiry.

OF inquiry.
HU1s.ngton. Feb. ll.-The president
mas appointed a court of inquiry to ex-
anime into the charges touching the
meat furnished during the wal with
Spain and other matters involved in
the charges made by General Miles
against the administration of war
affairs. The court will consist Of
Major-General Wade. Colonel George
w. DAVIS, Ninth infantry, and Colonel
Gillespie, corps of engineers.
The court will meet in this city Feb
ruary l5, to investigate the allegations
of Miles as to the meat furnished the
army. The court will also submit an
opinion upon the merits Of the case,
and Miles charges, together with such
recon- mendations of further proceed
ings as may be warranted by the facts
developed in the course of the inquiry
Miles declined to discuss the appoint
ment of the court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16

The town of Stilesboro, Ga. was
nearly wiped out of existence recently
by tornado. No lives were lost, but
several people were injured.
There is trouble is sight for all the
Chinese in the United States, resulting
from che total disappearance of Chinese
who were admitted to the country in
order to take part in the ans.M sss-
sippi exposition. Inspector James
Stone, of the government service, is in,
vestigating the situation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
a One-POund Infant.

Mishawaka. Ind, Feb. 7.-There
was born to the wife of Noble Austin,
in this city. the smallest infant ever
reported in Northern Indiana. The
child is about the size of an incandes-
cent electric light globe, and weighs
one pound. The physician, an old
practitioner, saws it will live.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
ATTACK ON CACOCAN.
Town Reduced by Combined Assault OF
American Forces.

American Forces.
Manila, Feb. l3.-The American
forces at $40 this afternoon made a
combined attack upon Colocan and re-
duced it in short order. At signal
from the tower of the de la LONE
church Omitted States signal station,
the double-turreted monitor MonadnOck
opened fire from the bay with the big
guns of her fore tu1iet on the earth
works, with great effect. Soon after
ward the battery bombarded the place
from another position.
The rebels reserved their fire until
the bombardment ceased. when they
fired volleys of musketry as the Mon
tana regiment advanced on the jungle.
The Kansas regiment. on the ex-
treme left, with the artillery deploying
to the right, charged across the open
and carried the earthworks, cheering
under heavy fire. Supported by the
artillery at the church, the troops fur.
ther advanced. driving the enemy.
fighting every foot, right into the town
line, and penetrated to the presidency
and lowered the Filipino flag at $3.50
y. NJ.
The enemy's sharpshooters in the
jungle on the right fired at long range
on the Pennsylvania regiment, but the
rebels were soon silenced by sharpnel
shells and the Pennsylvania remained
in the trenches. AS the Americans
advanced they burned the native
houses. The rebels were moved down
like grass, but the American losses
were slight.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
Burned to Death.

Vancouver, Wash, Feb. 10.-Word
was received today that Peter Nelson
was burned to death in his cabin, five
miles northeast of La Center, this oun.
ty, last Saturday evening. Nelson
was 70 years old. was a widower, and
had lived alone several years. He s
said to have one daughter, about IA
years old, who lives with relatives
somewhere in the state of Nebraska.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
Sailors on a Strike.

1t is expected that the steamer Adj
vance, which is due to arrive at Colon,
Colombia, in few days, will bring a
large number OF laborers from Fortune
island to take the place of strikers.
worse. There the strike is complete,
vessels leaving without taking or I'M
loading their cargoes. The strike has
now extended to the sailors and fire.
men of the Pacific Steam Navigation
Company and the Pacific Mail steam.
erS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
lE DEFICIENCY
Be Larger Than
her Estimates.
AND SUBSIDY BILLS
HE Passed at This Session
h Lack of Time to
Consider.

b, Feb. 1l.-Chairman
the appropriations com.
house. in the course of a
q on the sundry civil bill
led a note of warning
lagant appropriations, and
erved notice that neither
bill nor the Nicaragua
I'D be passed at this SEES.
hgh he specifically dis
hing for any one but him.
ements he made, coming
irman of the appropria-
(tee, caused great inter-
made a statement of the
Rnd revenue for the pres
bar, increasing Secretary
lite of the deficiency in the
S1l2, 100000 to $i59, =
bsive of the $50, 900, 900
Spain under the provi-
|eaty of Paris.
ling OF the session OF the
la bill to amend the war
|as passed, providing that
or note was secured by
one stamp should be
higher rate due on either
Among other bills passed
ing railways the right Of
the Nez Perces reserva.
/; to grant Boulder, Colo. ,
land in the mountains
remove the existing dis
Confederates. preventing
ling on federal. petit and
(this was the last of the
ilities of ex Confederates
D, and for the relief OF
he late Edward De Leon,
heral to Egypt.
hen went into committee
Ind took up the consider.
undry civil appropriation
{ Rep. Ill.), in charge OF
made q general analysis
btained. 1t carries $62,-
geo, 900, 900 is for pay
b to carry out the provi-
Paris treaty. Exclusive
u carries So. 75S less
m ates. and $5,929,3l1
current law. -
htement of the condition
be brought Oh a general
ich lasted until adjourn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
\ the Senate.

Feb. l1.-Several bills
ortance were passed by
lnorning. One Of them
10 their original status
officers of the navy and
BIO lost nun bers by rea.
hent Of othe, officers for
meritOrious service dur
It'll Spain.
passed authorized the
bstruction OF a launch for
vice at Astoria, Or, to
than 81, 800.
N OF the executive, legis-
dicial bill was then re.
Paragraph relating to the
wright works in the ma
was stricken out with the
wishing it in conference.
a lively civil service de-
fpitated by an inquiry of
brning the expenditure OF
be office of supervising
s maintained that the
supervising architects
be slowly, il not badly.
)ion of public buildings
BIZ year after year. Were
Is being erected by private
hey would be completed
D general discussion. the
was laid aside. after 81
pen disposed Of. and at
ion of Hoar, the senate
cutive session and sooon
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
bdcpend ent Line.

r., Feb. l1.-Millionaire
ffany, Of New York, the
in the proposed Portland
load. vehemently denies
pn Pacific or any other
any interest in the new
les it will he entirely in
More to the point, work
to begin at once,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-02-16
No Indemnity for AustrO- Hungary.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The state de-
partment, after mature consideration.
has declined to recognize the claim of
the Austro. Hungarian government for
indemnity on account Of the Hungarian
strikers killed by Sheriff Martins posse
at HazeltOn, Pa, September TO-, 1897.