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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
NEWS IN BRIEF GUSTS
0lOWN IN FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE EARTH.
An Inportant Record Of the Week
Az Told by 1.-THE Tele4raph-Latest
from Foreign 6hores-CrImes, Gas.
ualties, Flres, Etc.
To Pay confederate CIaims,

For the first time since the rebellion the
House has passed a measure to pay Con-
federate soldiers for losses growing out of
the Civil War.
1t was bill introduced by Mr.. Cox Of
Tennessee, to pay the Confederate soldiers
who surrendered at AppOmatoX for the
loss of horses and other personal effects
taken from them in violation Of Lees ca
pitulation to Grant, by which officers and
men of Lees army were allowed to retain
their baggage, side arms and horses. The
bill was passed ont of its order as a special
compliment to Mr.. Cox, who, after ten
years service in the House, is to retire at
the end of his present term.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
CLARK no BE Fired ONT.

The Senate Committee on Elections has
decided to press to a conclusion the orig
inal resolution declaring Clark not enti-
tied to be seated from Montana. Gov.
Smith of Montana, sends a strong protest
to Senator Chandler against Clark's meth
DDS Of defeating the Senate's wishes. and
says that if the case was in court Clark
would be cited for contempt. He hopes
the Senate will take steps to see that the
State of Montana gets her rights.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Situation in Armenia.

Constantinople special: The Russian
Embassy has considerably perturbed gov
ernmental and diplomatic circles here by
inviting the immediate attention Of the
Porte to the deplorable situation of many
districts of Armenia, resulting from brutal
methods of collecting taxes and from per-
secutions, which has driven many to em-
brace lslamism, while whole communities
are preparing to emigrate to Russia.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Beers Sue for Peace.

The London Daily Express says: ave
have the best reason for stating that with
in the last twenty-fOur hours a telegram
has been received at the Foreign Office,
addressed to the Prime Minister, from
President Kruger, proposing terms Of
peace.
The exact terms Of the message cannot
be stated, but we believe it is cOuched in
an exceedingly humble strain. 1t is in
conceivable, of course, that Lord Salisbury
can have sent any reply except the one
that stands ready on the lip of every Brit
On-unconditional surrender"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
s.xs Mission Is FruitIes..

The London Standard says: 'As q
final blow to the hopes of the enemy comes
the news from Washington that the United
States Cabinet met to consider Pretoria
dispatch asking Intervention, and that
President Mckinley and his colleagues de-
cided that they can take no steps what
ever. II the Beers want peace, they must
sue for it from the imperial Government" :"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Reeves Confesses.

Havana special: W. Il. Reeves. Deputy
Auditor OF the island, has made a confess
sion and gave up 81 500 given to him by c.
F. w. Neely, the arrested financial agent
Of post at Havana to perform certain serv-
ices the day he left. Gen. Wood and the
postal inspectors refuse to disclose the ma
ture of the confession, barely admitting
that the confession has been made.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Jum ps from Fourth Story,

In an insane attempt to go to the home
she had not seen for years, demented
Mamie Clark. aged 40 years. jumped from
a fourth-story window which was slightly
raised for ventilation at Longview asy-
lum at Cincinnati and died thirty minutes
later of her injuries.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Anarchy May Follow Death.

A dispatch from Tangiers, Morocco,
says: The Grand Vizier, Ahmed Ben
Mussa, died recently. A convulsion in
internal affairs is threatened. but it is be-
lieved that Germany, Italy and Great
Britain have agreed to maintain the status
quo, SO it is hoped the threatened anarchy
will he ayerfed
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Pestilence Spreading.

A special from Hyderabad, noting the
rapid spread of cholera, says: I'm one di-
vision no fewer than forty-five famine
camps have been attacked by the pesti-
lence. The most virulent type is at Guje-
rat, where many thousands have perished.
thousands of victims. An appalling loss
of life seems inevitable"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Gixea un a Coufederate Flax.

The flag of the Thirtieth Louisiana
Confederate regiment, captured before
Atlanta on July %, 1864, by the Forty
sixth Ohio. was surrendered to the sur
vivors OF the latter regiment by the
Governor at Columbus, Ohio. The flag
will be returned to the survivors Of the
Southern regiment at a Confederate re.
union in Louisville June l.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
AIanauese Mckinley,

s There are many points of resem-
blance between the Japanese Mikado
and our own Mckinley. Both of them
came out Of war Won hands down.
Japan had full treasury from the Chi
nese indemnity. Our own is full to re-
pletion from the pockets of the tax
payers. Both are progressing and have
entered into the Oriental open door.
But more than all is the adoption Of
the gold standard. The Japanese royal
treasurer published a beautifully bound
volume containing lurid accounts Of
the blessings Of the gold standard, and
Immediately all of the Republican or
gans controlled by Lombard and Wall
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
MURDER IN OHIO TOWN.

Mob Tries to Lynch the Slayer of a
Young Farmer.
A murder, followed by an attempted
lynching, created great excitement at
North Bloomfield, Ohio. John Burton. a
prominent young farmer. was killed by
Lon Atkins. a patent medicine vender.
Burton was struck with gas pipe and
then shot. Atkins fed, but was caught
as he was boarding a train. He was
landed in Jail. despite the efforts Of
mob of 200 to lynch him.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Arre.t. Mode In Hoyaua.

At Havana warrants were issued for
the arrest Of E. p. Thompson. the Ha-
vana postmaster; W. II. Reeves, deputy
auditor of the island, and Edward Moya
and Jorge Mascara. Cuban clerks in the
stamp department., and all were lodged
in the vivac, the 1ombs of Havana.
Postal inspectors caused the arrest.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Attempt to Burn Duluth.

A desperate effort was made to burn
the business portion Of Duluth. Minn.
Some unknown person started Eve fires
in less than two hours, burning one man
and five horses to death and endanger-
ing over $500, 900 worth Of property. In
a livery stable John Larson. a saloon
attache. was burned to death, and FIVE
horses owned by the Hamm Brewing
Company were burned.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
New Home for Children.

Mrs. Leland Stanford, on the anniver-
sary of her deceased sons birth, has de-
livered over to Bishop Grace the deed to
the old Stanford mansion in Sacramento,
Cal, which shall henceforth be known as
the Stanford-Lathrop Children's Hcme.
At the same time the $4,000 transfer
was made which is to serve as an eDdow-
mept fund for the institution.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Mafeking Relieved.

Pretoria special: 1t was officially an
nounced that when the laagers and forts
around Mafeking had been severely bOm-
barded the seige was abandoned, British
force from the south taking possession OF
the place.
London special: The dispatch of the
Associated Press, announcing the relief of
Mafeking was posted outside the mansion
house, and the news rapidly spread. A
large crowd collected and all the streets
in the nelghborhood were resounding with
cheers.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
n~-Ax Givea II I'm.

Admiral Dewey has decided that he is
not in the presidential race this year at
least The heartiness Of the reception
accorded TO him in the South did not de-
ceive him about his chances for getting
nomination at the Democratic conven-
ton.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Boys i'm a Fatal Sha m Duel.

Geo. CARRIER and Ernest Burgh, each
aged IL, fought sham duel at Brazil.
Ind. which will result fatally to Burgh.
While out hunting the boys loaded their
guns with supposed blank cartridges, took
their positions and simultaneously fired at
each other. CARRIERS gun contained
genuine cartridge and the bullet entered
Burgh's stomach.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
rwo Drown While Boating,

May McNally, aged 10 years, and Edna
Worden, aged 20 years. were drowned
at Joplin, Mo-. in the Neosho river. their
boat capsizing. One Of the girls clung to
the dam for several minutes while their
two male escorts were trying to save the
other, but she lost her presence Of mind
and sank.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Cra.h on Pennsylvania Road.

4 train on the Pennsylvania road ran
into several gravel ears on bridge near
the station at Mount Holly, y. j., owing
to defective brakes. A number of pas
sengers received injuries.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24

At an Indian dance held at Shawnee.
o. T.. the Indians and whites cashed
and two women were seriously if not
fatally injured. The Indians were all
drunk and objected TO having the whites
around in their way.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Suburban Railway Compromises.

At a conference held between the OFF,
cials and employees Of the Suburban
Railroad Company, the only system in
St Louis not controlled by the st. Louis
Transit Company AN amicable adjust
ment was effected and the men have re-
turned to work. The union received full
recognition
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Bullet, Piercing Wall, Kills,

At Frankfort, KY. Private Thomas
Kane Of Lexington was shot and instant
ly killed by Private James Robertson,
the bullet passing through pine wall be-
fore striking him.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
North York DESTROYED.

North York. Wis, hamlet on the line
of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. was
entirely destroyed by FIRE which originate
ed in tile woods.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Killed by Wood Alcohol.

Three men and one woman are dead
at South Fork. near Johnstown. Pa, as
a result Of drinking wood alcohol. Law
renee Smith, Peter Brock. Joe Polos-
zinski and the latter's mother are dead.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Ci,inch Bug In Kansas Fields

Kansas oat and wheat fields are alive
with chinch bugs. Many fields of oats
have been ruined by these pests. They
have also attacked the wheat fields. but
the growth of the plant is so advanced
that no damage has resulted.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Hunting an Excnse.

Now that the gold basis has, accord
ing to Republican authority, been SO
firmly established by law that it can
not be shaken. at least till after 1904.
the gold standard organs are trying to
find a new explanation for the gold
exports which are now being daily an
nOunced. Heretofore their stock expla
nation has been fear of free silver
coinage. Rapids Nlich.) DEM
Ocrat,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24

The commissioners from the South AZ
rican republics arrived in New York on
the steamer Maasdam and were cordially
greeted by the local committee.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Nothing Small About Us.

The administration has declared
against any reduction of war taxes.
The administration is right Struggling
republics cannot be Overthrown by
putting a nickel in the slot. 1t costs
money to pace Europe in the human
race.-BloomingtOn Qll.) Bulletin.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Ohio Man Dies at Axe of IO1.

William PuIchOu, aged 1U2 years, died
at Findlay. Ohio. He probably was the
oldest man in northwestern Ohio, and last
summer chopped wood for weeks
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
should BE Enumerated.

An enumeration of the widows and
orphans Of the Philippine Islands
should be included in the next census
widows and orphans whose condition
is directly attributable to the war of
criminal aggression" Mckinley Il
waging against them.-Helena lIontl
Independent
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
rxo Studenta Drowned.

Princeton IN. ]. special: While trying
to shoot the rapids in a canoe at Kingston
dam, Philip Kingsland-Hay, aged l9, Of
Nutley, n. j., and Christopher Colon Au-
ger, 2S years old, of Evanston, ILL.,, mem-
6ers of the sophomore class, were drowned
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
To Be a Federal Judge.

The President has definitely determined
upon the nomination of John R. Hazel to
be United states Judge for the Western
District Of New York.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Many Hurt In Fire.

Seven persons were severely injured in
a fire which destroyed the Hotel Helene
at Fifty-third street and the Illinois Cen
trail tracks, Chicago. One or more deaths
may result. The hotel is total loss.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Absorbed by Bridge Trust.

Eastern advices state that the entire
plant and business of the Gillette-Herzog
Company of Minneapolis will pass into
the hands of the American Bridge Com
pany. The consideration is understood TO
he 81 OOO OCO
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Heiress Wed. Her coachn,au.

Although she was heiress to millions
and was courted by men Of wealth and
rank, Miss Annie Jackson, the 17-year-
old granddaughter Of James f. Miller OF
New York, eloped with poor man. her
former coachman. Alfred c. Terwilliger.
The young couple are established in q
top floor fat in Harlem. Grandpa is un-
forgiving
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
OF Course They viii Not.

That Philippine commission, in issu-
ing its proclamation Of promises. is
not likely to make any mention Of the
way in which promises to the Porto
Ricans have been kept-Grand Rapids
(dich.) Democrat.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Militia Bill FavorabIy Reported.

Senator Sewell, from the COMMITTEES on
Military Affairs, has made favorable re-
port on the House bill apprOprSating an
nually s.. .0OO, 900 for the purpose OF pro-
viding arms, equipage. etc., for the militia
Of the various states.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
GRAIN ELEVATORS BURN.
Five Destroyed at Webst.r, 9. D., Los
Being $4,000.

Five DeHtrOyeU at WeDetsTV Ss DsS IsOSe
Being 100000.
At Webster. $. d., fire destroyed five
grain elevators-the Farmers Union.
Merchants. Bagley. the Strong. and the
Empire The fire broke out in the Stand
ard Oil Company sheds and spread to the
Ditmanson's coal shed, thence to the ele-
vators. For a time it was feared that
the whole town would he destroyed, and
the fire companies Of Milbank and Wau-
bay were called TO aid In extinguishing
the flames. There was a strong east
wind, and this made it impossible to save
the elevators. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, partially covered with insurance.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
wou,t stand for Re-cIect;ou

After conference with the President,
at which an understanding was reached
by which he will be appointed a brigadier
general in the regular army, Gen. Joseph
Wheeler gave out a letter announcing
that he would not stand for reelection
to the House from the Eighth district of
Alabama.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Fall. Into Di.tillery Vat.

James A. Shore, well-known distiller.
who owns a plant at Flag Springs. No..
died from the effects Of q scalding. He
was leaning over q vat TO attach some
piece Of machinery TO il. and, losing his
balance, fell in. The vat WAS almost full
and heated to high temperature.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Rules Against Standard Oil.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has Or
dered that the briefs of attorneys of the
Standard Oil Company be stricken from
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Blood Curdling.

Secretary Root wants to fight ana
kill somebody-anybOdy- He shakes
his fist and waves the star spangled
banner, and dares somebody" to viO-
late the Monroe doctrine. If it wasn't
election year. the country might lie
seriously alarmed. but the Mckinley
tactics Of glorious diplomacy" and
aggression towards alr' are too well
known to fool the people much--Bur-
lington Qowa) DemOcrat-JOurnal.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
We Are All Asleep.

While this country raises far the
greater part Of the worlds supply OF
cotton, and the number Of American
cotton mills las been greatly inereas-
ed, the United States are still low
down on the list In exports Of manu-
factured cotton goods. Even Switzer
land last year exported twenty-five
million dollars worth, or two millions
more than this country. During the
same year the British exports Of cot
ton goods reached the grand total Of
$32S. 900, OO,OOO.-Albany Argus.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
NEWS OF OUR OHIO.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

An lntsresting s1nmary Of the Moro In.
portant Dosags Of Our Nsighbsrs-Wsd-
dinss and Dsaths-C Grimes. Casualties aaA
General Buckeye News Notes.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24

The II. +. Watson Company's ware
house. located on the bay front, at Erie,
Pa, was destroyed by fire. Loss $40. 900.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24

The Muscles of the Moth.
As many as 4,O61 muscles have been
ounted in the body Of moth.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Bank Wrecker Ia Sentenced,

In the United States Court in Boston
Charles H. Cole, former president Of the
now defunct Globe National Bank of that
city, who recently pleaded guilty to
charges OF misrepresentation Of funds of
the institution. was sentenced TO scrve
eight years in Greenfield Jail
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Town wiped Ont hy Fire.

Fire started in the big lumber and ce-
dar yards Of the c. II. Worcester Com
pany at Fisher. Mich, at noon the other
day, and at night the town was in ruins.
The loss will be over $500, 900, partially
insured. The C. II. Worcester Company
Of Chicago, which owned almost every
thing in the place, is the heaviest loser.
Minnesota Towns Heavy Loss.
Fire broke ont in the business portion
OF Grand Meadow, Mimi. and one side
of the main street was entirely consumed.
The loss is estimated at $4,000, with
insurance at about one-third that amount.
The FIRE started in a saloon. The origin
is unknown.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
The Hand of Esau.

The voice is the voice of Jacob, but
the hand Is the hand Of Esau," is the
scriptural quotation brought to mind
by the declaration in the Ohio Repub-
lican platform against the trusts and
monOpOlies which the Republican par
ty has fostered and whose contribu-
tions are expected to re-elect a Repub-
lican President. There is something
funny in the idea Of Republican fat
frying agent approaching the financial
man of one of the big mOnopOlies for n
large check for campaign purposes
and winking significantly when the
contributor refers to the war on
trusts" to be inaugurated under the
leadership Of that redOubtable anti
mOnOpolist, Marx Hanna.-New York
News
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Not In PopuIar Favor.

1t would be more conclusive perhaps
were the report that the Mckinley aG-
ministration's policies are received
with popular favor to have its origin
outside Of Washington As barOm-
eter Of popular favor" the national
capital Is about as reliable in indicat-
ing the public pulse as straw vote In
a prohibition convention would be In
showing public sentiment on the IL
cense Observation-Disclosures News.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
Fire at Clifton, N. j., Race Track.

The grandstand, the famous glass bet
ting ring, and all the buildings of the race
track at Clifton, y. j., were entirely de-
stroyed by fire. The total loss is $780,
600. The fire was the work of incen-
diaries.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24
What the Beers will Find.

The Boer commissioners will ind
in the United States a house divided
against itself, a nation whose basic
principle as expOunded in the warnings
Of its wlsest statesmen from the begin
ming. was to avoid all foreign alliances
and entanglements. now so tangled up
in every variety Of them that it dare
not even sympathize with a nation
struggling for freedom. as IL struggled
over century ago.
1t is openly confessed by the Re-
publicans organs. and regarded By
them as a thing to be proud of, that our
entrance upon the human bubble as q
worlds power precludes us from tax
ing up any new struggle lest our COM
mercial relations be adversely effected.
They will find an administration per-
mitting its high and low salaried Off
cials to leave their posts Of duty to tout
for it. and by promises Of office and
influence, or else by threats OF depriva-
ton of all means Of employment,
forcing upon the people the continua-
tion Of a policy that Is breaking down
the nation.
They will wonder how long 1t will be
before high state officials will be Sc
lected by direct appointment from the
chief executive Of the nation. The ex-
ample Of Comptroller Dawes man.
aging the Illinois Republican State con-
ventiOn suggests possibility.
When these BOer commissioners see
all these things and think them over,
and perceive how the people lie help
less at the feet Of special class, and
that all Of our boasted freedom.
screaming eagles, waving flags and
Fourth Of July Orations are nothing
but gush, they win go home, fold their
mantles about them and await the
death blow to the last opportunity Of
ever securing human liberty Even
their trust in God is taken away from
them by Bishop Hartzell and the Afri-
can NJ. E. convention.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-24

street said I'VE told you So" But ia
pan seems to be enjoying the same
blessings as the United States A wall
has gone up from the people and from
the merchants Of that progressive
country to the following effect:
''The financial condition Of the cOun-
try is getting worse; and. the strangest
symptom OF ALL that ng-suffering
worm. the japanese public. is begin
ming to turn. In other words, the TOk-
yO merchants are complaining. it Is
said of the governments policy, which
has spent all the money got from China
after the war in unprOductive arma-
ments. and is still spending money for
the same object at an alarming rate,
to the great detriment of merchants
and manufacturers. who suffer from
such a stringency of capital that the
banks have raised their interest ON
loans to very high point. The mat
ter is regarded as being so serious that
the Tokyo merchants are going to call
the attention Of the Minister Of Finance
to it,
Adding to this the fatal results Of
the gold standard in Chill and the
starving millions of human beings in
India, practically due to the demOneti-
ZatiOn of silver. there ought to be GER
tainty in the mind Of every thinking
man. whether the gold standard is not
the curse the Democratic party has al
ways claimed It to be.