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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Tortured n witness.

Intense suffering was endured by
witness T. l.. Martin, of Dixie, KY,
before he gave his evidence: II
coughed every night until my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DR..
Kings New Discovery which gave
instant relief. 1 have used 1t in my
family for four years and recon-
mend it as the greatest remedy for
Coughs, Colds aud all Throat, Chest
and Lung troubles. 1t will stop the
worst cough, and not only prevents
but absolutely cures Consumption.
Price 60c and $l.00. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
Harrington's Drug Store.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10

A cough is not disease but a
symptom. Consumption and bron-
chitis, which are the most danger
GUS and fatal diseases, have for tn cir
first indication q persistent cough,
and II properly treated as soon as
this cough appears are easily cured.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
proven wonderfully successful, and
gained its wide reputation and ex-
tensive sale by its success in curing
the diseases which cause coughing.
II 1t is not beneficial 1t will not cost
you cent. For sale by F. s. Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
AWoman,s Awful Peril.

"There ia only one chance to save
your life and that is through an OPP
Grafton" were the startling words
heard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime
Ridge, Wis.,, from her doctor after
he had vainly tried to cure her Of
frightful case of stomach trouble
and yellow jaundice. Gall stones
had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use
Electric Bitters which wholly cured
her. It's a wonderful Stomach,
Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures
Dyspepsia, Loss Of Appetite. Try
1t. Only 80 cts. Guaranteed. For
sale by #. Harrington druggist, =
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
An Ordinance
To Establish a Board of Health.

To Establish Board of Health.
Be 1t ordained by the Council OF the VII
lage OF Logan:
Sec. l. That Board OF Health for the
Village OF Logan he, and the same 10 here
by established, to become constituted as
provided In Sec. 2ll3 of the Revised Statute
OF Ohio.
SEQ. 2. That such Board OF Health shall
have power to make such orders and reso-
lutions as II may deem necessary for the
public health and for the prevention OF
disease, and such orders and resolutions
shall have the force and effect of the ordi-
nanCes OF the Corporation.
SEQ. 3. An ordinance entitled "An Ordf-
nance 10 Establish Board OF Health, "
passed April 28th. 1879 is hereby repealed.
SEC. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after its passage
and legal publication
Passed May 8th, 1870.
ALLEN H. BROOKE,
CHARLES H. BECK,
City Clerk.
May 10, S-w.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Saturday, June 2nd, 1900,

OhOuFudy, - uIIc Suu, lJOo,
from the hours of IL O'Clock noon 10 o'clock,
p. h. The voting is to be by the old system,
and each voting place to have one supervisor,
one judge and one clerk.
The delegates to the several conventions
will be elected at this time. The tickets will
be blank as to delegates and committeeman
and the voters may write in their choice.
The following supervisors OF election were
appointed:
Logan and Falls, Vote at Court House)
Leonard Weaver.
Gore, Emanuel Burgess.
Green lst and 3rd, TAT election housel Ell
Chute.
Green End, tat Haydenville) Chris Achauer
Benton, Geo. Cupp.
Good Hope, Joe Morris.
Laurel, Chas. Kellar.
Perry 1st, Benz. White.
Perry End, H. N. Armstrong.
Salt Creeck, j l.. Davis.
Jobs and New Plttsburg, lat Jobs) John
Gears.
Murray and Coal. lat Murray Joe Brooker
Sand Run and Carbon lat Sand Rum Joe
Green.
Washington. Geo. Rauber.
Marion, Sam st. Clair.
Starr, Thos. Wilson
VIM, NJ. BOWEN,
Chairman
A. L. ONEILL,
Sec'y,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10

Application for Pardon.
(CONTINUED.)

Notice is hereby given that at the next
meeting OF Ohio State Board of Pardons an
application will be made for the pardon of
George Fling convicted at tho April Term,
1898, Of the Court of Common Pleas Of Hook
ing County, for the crime OF Burglary and
Larceny and sentenced to imprisonment in
years. -
May 10, S-w. GEORGE FLING.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
Aecounts and Vouchers have been nled In The
Probate Court OF Hooking County. Ohio, for
Wright ass,gnees OF l.. A, Culver and tha
same VIII come on for hearing on the 2nd
day OF June 1900 at 10 o'clock A. NJ. or as soon
thereafter AZ may be convenient.
j. b. RIAisON,
MAY 10. s-w Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
An Ordinance

ACCCttTUsy tbC WtOWttOW W HC ~
la0s Of Logan to pave on
West, Third and Hunter
Streets.
SEC. !, Be It ordained by the Council of
the Village of Logan, Ohio, that In the
opinion OF the Council II Is necessary to
pave on the West side of West Street from
Hunter to Third Street, also on both sides
Of Third Street from West Street to IN
Street and on North side OF Hunter Street
from West Street to Elm.
SEC. 2. Said payments shall be construct
cd in accordance with the plans and speci-
fications on file In the Mayors office on or
before tho lst day of October 1900
SEQ 8. The Mayor Is hereby instructed
to cause notice TO be served upon the own
ers or agents of owners of the property
bounding or abutting OIL said Streets or the
passage of this ordinance and on the failure
Of such owners or agents to cause such
paving to be done the same shall be done
by the Village and the cost Of the same
with interest and penalties shall be levied
according to law.
SEC. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after its passage
anu legal publication. -4@
Passed May Sth, 1900.
ALLEN H. BROOKE,
Pres. OF Council.
CHARLES H. BECK,
City Clerk.
| May 10, S-w.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Announcements.
TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce the name
of A. ]. .NUNEMAKER as a candidate for
decision of the Democratic primary election
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
We are authorized to announce the name
of w. 3. TUCKER as candidate for In
Urinary Director Second term), subject to
the decision of the Democratic primary
election.
a COMMISSIONER.
We are authorized to announce the name
OF JOHN w. SMITH as o candidate for
County Commissioner (second term) subject
to the decision of the Democratic primary
election.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Urinary DIRECTOR,
County Primary.

Pursuant to call of ths Chairman, the
Democratic Central Committee OF Hooking
County met at Court House Saturday last.
The time fixed for holding the county pri-
mary Ia
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-10
Congressional Convention,
llth DISTRICT.
Thursday, June 9TH, 1900,

Tho Democracy of the Eleventh Congress-
ional Districk of Ohio,will meet in conven-
tion at Athens, Ohio, on
Thursday, June 9TH, 1900,
at II o'clock a m. t. nominate n candidate
Tor Congress and Presidential Elector, and
also to select two delegates and two alterna ate
delegates to attend the National Democratic
Convention to be held in Kansas City on
July 4th. The basis of representation is fix
ed at one delegate for each one hundred votes
cast for Hon John II. Mclean for Governor
in 1899 as follows:
Athens County ........ .................... %
Hooking County y..................... ....... 26
Meigs County go. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. q
Perry County Observation-Disclosures. ........ 80
Ross County NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4S
NintOn County .................... l6
Delegates to this convention may be select
ed In any manner agreeable TO ihe Demo-
cratic committees of the various counties.
By order OF the Congressional Committee.
JOSEPH NICHOLS, Chairman.
M. III. JENKINSON, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

crime, told abou, row he had bad With
Jane Kelly and threats she had made, and
gAve 40 account Of his movements from The
tire ,be c,ine was said TO have been csu
rnitteG on Juue i9;h scd warrant issued
for as arrest, un:il h wa7 captured in This
CITY IN Dscems ec Messrs Yates, Davis and
Grier tes:;Eed as to seeiUg the COLD aud ns 10
her appafe,t coudit;on within fe@ Gays
s:..s; quent 10 JuEe 23tr, end e5 10 Jane
k5!l.'s character and reputation
IN one seass there was strong evilesce
agsinst Corntst and oE De orher t.5d it wss
no, positively provea thni he assauitei ths
c5i;d, for 90 one 81 = Lr, c9mso:t 10: & q. !,
and ;be ace1:itsl by r. jarr amounts TO n
vefdic: of aot p:oTeu n5ysCti the pos:ioliltT
OF a soa5.
Cerbnt Isf te court hause Monday sight .
iree r,en, ha, n..ry nsg'o hss sr-tcnsd
nen5 in ilage L7ocaes court oa fvicerce
iass strons taeo vas swo1n 70 ca the stsud
Mona4y
Tsis 5rial is ret A acgln1en, il favor o:
moo laa 10 rape CESS, bet 1s rattle: wsro-
ing sesics: rrecipi,ste action, fo' il !a g
demossrs:ioa of how easy it is to condeoa
q ynan ia eovaEce of . tu;l ard oPc:l t1is and
adiadce biz guilty of the crime Charged oe-
fore ali the evidence !s 10 Co.5itt :nay bavs
committed tie crime as cdnrsed, but there
was rot sufcen. evidence TO cotVlncs The
i-.y of his gnilt, aod, in Consequence, be gees
free II moo iaw hsd Desa ces-rted 10 &c
would bave been !Jucaei ou: Of haod. esd
would not have oeen g:yso tie benefit OF
The saving Gouol
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Tae graod jlry made their presentment
Friday raoroirg ao6 were discharged.
Judge Townsend commended the grand
jury for the system attic aod business like way
IN which all business had been handled and
compliuented them on he prese otment.
The r7eseptment was as fololTs:
PRESENTMENT OF TIE GEAND JURY.
To the Honorable D. A Townsend, Presiding
Judge
The grand jury beg leave to submit the
following report:
We bave passed upon all oils which have
bees given US by the solicitor.
In obedience to your Honor's wishes We
have visited the Jail as body, vent through
and made examination, found the building
apparently 10 good condition, and the pris-
oners we'll cared for We enqui.ed of several
as TO fare they said they had enough we'll
prepared food 10 eat ard Sufficient bedding
10 make them comfortable. We recommend
that the cages 10 the Jail be painted at once
We seat 3 com1ittce to iait Poor House.
They reported 81 nmates-23 whites aod II
colored went through different departments,
forod buildings comfortable aod the poor
we'll cared for and kindly treated, which they
seem to appreciate
We recommend shat wash and wood shed
oe erected for their conyetience and tha. the
superintendent be required to gee that all
children Of the Gmate:. attend the public
school in reach, aod when good homes can
be secured be is empowered TO bind them oat.
The committee visited the Tressurer'a, Au-
ditor's Sheriff 3, Clerk of Courts, Judge Of
Prooate's aod School Commissioners offices
4 afu
for keepicg important papers in Sheriff 3
! cftics, Which we consider unsafe, aud we ad-
wise the same TO be put III order at occe. The
! attention Of the grand jury was called to 1be
cor diticn of the Deed and Morfgsge Indexes
10 the ofhce of he ClarS OF Cour;, and gave
the matter cooside.a,iou, acc wi!l defe: &C
;ios uoti Juue term Of court.
We examined the County Commissioner
reports aud fouad tiem coriect, scG expenses
as res ssonaole 50 could e19ecs
Complaint havin! come before ua from dif-
.eren; ctions Ct the couaty Of the general
bad conGitioa or ise pGnlic rcaGs. enc eel'e7-
ins ;G's 10 be sttri5utaH;e 70 the neav7 ralas
SD ccGt!nGcrs i.eu!icg o7ar toe Eoaos We
advise that tae supervisor aypoiat co;nae:e5t
oveiseere.s on ell roads aud authorize t5eci
10 have bands warned out az early as pcac-
ucaSie eld ro:55 "orsei tne ,u:i Term OF
four days where recessarT-
We further suggest snst the supervisor
work the chan gaag oc roads leadiag TO the
principal towaa 10 tie coa0rT, not to exceed
three miles ca sacn road We would make
spec!a neotio, OF the excellent work which
haa been dote oy the caa'n ga, g OF on:
co1n;y, bu. Ne fear ibat too much has been
expected OF the cnsin gang IL some portions
! O. the couaie, ead tie raeda ha7e oeen
neg!sc.ed. sspareo:!e a1def e disposition TO
wa;t fer toe chsi, 9arg
We -etart ;hsoss .o tse pres:diog Jucga,
tee So.;cifcl. aDG o;her court cdicis:s for ths
cc1rtesy All. consideration sao.n us !s TIE
discharge OF duty ct ibis ;e7m OF court.
Rear2c fully snh-nItted,
Joha 3ioa;gomery.
Hg:cA e. 800. f1ceua..
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WEBSTER AND HAYNE.
Wilmington Messenger.

The late ex-senator r. w Thomp-
son, of Indiana. an able man and an
interesting talker in his old age, is
the subject of an article in the Indi
annapolis Sentinel. We copy the
opening for purpose. and it is be-
sides interesting and judicious, as
we believe It says:
"Col R " Thompson was rich IN
"reminiscences of distinguished public
men whom he knew in early life. /
asked MIN one day who, in his opin-
ion, were the greatest orators be had
known He answered. Sargent s.
Preutiss, Of Mississippi /; Robert y.
Hayne, of South Carolina Daniel
Webster, aud William G Preston, Of
South Carolina - He said be would
grade ,hen III tne order here stated
he said be had never heard Prentiss
but once. aid he though. be was the
greatest orator ever produced in this
country For forensic oratory and
fcrciole srgumeo; Webster had 90
sapeiior, hut for genuine elcquence
he vas not the equal of Robert Y.
Hayue Ia the great debate between
thesa two fa@ous men public opinion
in tie ao.:h has ceen nearly uuari
NOUS q favor Of the superiority of
SVebs,eg, 5l: 1t is not 50 With many
iudicious critics vno hes read ;aeir
spec vaes .; heve often beasd
Heyae -aaes Webster y said Col
Thopysoa. .'and ] have no hesita
tion il: saying ,ha. Eayne was BY Ter
the superior o. Webster FOR genuine
and superb o.a,o.y. Webster's great
speec;: ss p.iu:ed in the authorized
editios. is n several respects ce.
cided Improvement upon the speech
actually delivered cy hin and report
ed and published at the time by Ga'ss
g. Sea,oa. The fac sxordism and
the wonde.:aiIy e!cqaea' peEoration
were ;.f;etwsvd inserp led by Web
s,er
This is new ta rs The files OF the
Messerses sbow saas few years
since we pah!isSed iong editoTlal on
Co! Haynes 7ep'y to Webster N
whica ne aohiav-d decided victory
over the gooi;Sa Daniel as his
idoiatrnus aa,ni.e;s used to designate
him Sc had capy ci Hayne 5
speech in fal; a::o !. is mastery and
eioo lsn. eF3. We also quoted
from severs. uo-;heTn opinions at TIE
time Of .:::e debate that gave tie
vic:er7 t, i.yne Col Thompson
bad ,-markat'e opportunities fos
besrag as.d his ability made him
perhaps sound safe Judge
The late ex senator and Gen
Thomas L. ciiogmau, in 1876, Ia 9
long :, delightful conversation. told
us ,.sat George McDufie. of South
Carolina was the very greatest orator
to WHOM, he ever listened He
served tong in congress, had
heard Pfen,iss. Clay Webster. and
others, aad he put McDuffie above
then at; He said Webster was
solemn, solid. ponderous at his best
but the impression be bad as he
.eceded in time from him, that be
was the greatest of all the men ht
bao seen CT known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Locdon, March l3 Lord Roberts
;e1egraphs from Venters Wei at 20
O'Clock this morniDg as follows /
directed Gen French, if there was
time before dark, to seize the railway
station a. Bloemfon:ein and thus
secure the rolling stock. At mid
night I received report from him
that after considerable opposition be
had been able to occupy two hills
close to the railway station which
commanded Bloemfontein.
"A brother of President Steyn has
been made prisoner
IL am now starting with the Third
cavalry brigade, which called up
from the Seventh division near Pc
trusberg, and the mounted infantry
20 reinforce the cavalry division.
The rest of the division will follow
as quickly as possible .
The war Office has received the
following additional diepatch from
Lord Roberts at Vente-s Vlei, dated
March u. 8 80 p N.
Our march was again unopposed.
We are now about Is miles from
Bloemfontein The cavalry division
is astride the railway six miles south
Of Bloemfonteiu There were 32l
men wounded and about 60 20
were killed or are missing"
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letter, Salt-Kheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smartins incident to

The intense itching and smartns incident to
these diseases, is instantly alayed by applying
Chaasbe-lains Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad eases have beer permanently cured By
it, I,is equally ef5cen, for itching piles aad
a iayorite remedy for sore nipples. chapped
hands, chibla;nS. frost bites ard chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale by DR. A. j..
China. Dec 800
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Or Ba!l's Cough Syrup will cure throat
aod lung troab,e without fail. For grippe,
iusuerza aud.a deep-seated cough or cold,
j: is the best remedy offered to the public
T doses are email and bottle cos, only
25 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Washington. March 10 The pres
1dent today sent the following noml-
nations to the senate:
= To be assistant in the marine nos
nita! service-Thomas D Berry OF
Texas. B FL Earle of South Caro-
lima and B. j. Lloyd of Texas.
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Probably.

SIT must have taken lots Of nerve for
him to laugh and joke With the doctors
While they we're taking his leg off at
the knee. Didn't be seem excited:
"Well. thought be talked in rather
a diSjointed manner. cr.-Chicago Trib-
1np
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Is you wan: to purchase = nee buggy or
ct good horse. so to ". NJ. GFanan's
stable. He hss just received ca: load Of
each
3larcA T.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

The old csse against Joho R Kee!s g. fsF
gerry va, ca:ed Up a;d 70: pressed
The c5ur, vas thea aGjoarIeS Until Aor:
SO on account OF he iaa:spcsition Of u
ja6ga, vhe has besn safeFiac with gri22s.
The same jus; vas Instructed to De in at
teDdauce ct lpai 1irie.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14

Dr. Balls Cough Syrup is .re safes; aba
surest cure for those dangerous sfecsiors Of
t5e little ones-croup, whoop:ng cough &C
measles cough Physicians prescribe II, chill
dreu iEe II, snd doses are small Price 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14
DR.. cady's Condition Powders

are just what horse needs when in bad con
dition. Tonic, blood purifier and reemifuge.
They are not food but medicine, and the best
to use to put horse in prime condition. Prico
25 cents per package. For sale by Or 4. J
China. Dec so
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-14
He Called Himself a Meteor.

The Rocky Gulch cowboy who broke
I'D show in that town by shooting at
the actors called himself :: meteor be-
cause. he said. he was shooting stars
Buffalo News.
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is an om;nous sound to toe mao Who
isc't Insured. wbeo he sees bis home
disappearing 10 flames and smoke.
We cao hardly have any compassion
on bin. when it is so easy apd at such
a small outlay to provide agaios. such
loss A policy 10 the Hartford Insur-
apce Co. costs you but small sum
wten We draw it for you, and gives
you security as safe as the Bank Of
Eogiand.
A. C. PHELPS co.,
Gen'lIpsuraDce Agents. Sumter, s. G..
Mch l5-o
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peace existed between her majesty

some months DetWSeu Dei W dJeo.J
government and the South African
republic. of which the objec: was to
obtain redress for certain very serious
grievances under which the British
residents ia South Africa were SUI
feripg
II the course of these negotiations
the South African republic bad, to
the knowledge Of her majesty's gov
erument, made considerable a:ma-
ments. and the latter had consequent
ly taken steps to provide correspond
ing reenforcements of the British
garrisops at Cape Town and in
Natal No Infringement CT the
rights guaranteed by the conventions
had, up to that point. taken place on
the British side Suddenly, at two
days. notice, the South African
republic, after issuing an insulting
u!timatum, declared war upon ner
majesty aud the Orange Free State,
with. whom there had not even been
anv discussion, took similar step.
Her majesty's dominjoos were I'M
mediately invaded by the two
republics Siege was laid to three
towps within the British frontier, a
large portion of two colonies were
over.un, with great destruction OF
property and life, and the republics
claimed to treat the inhabitants OF
extensive portions Of her majesty's
domiaions as if those dominious had
been annexed 10 one or the other OF
them. In anticipation OF these oper.
ations, the South African republic
had been accumulating for many
years past military stores on an
enormous scale, which, by their
character, could only have been
Intended for use against Great
Britain
Your bcoors make some cbserva-
siops OF negative character upon the
object vita vhica these preparations
were uade. co pot thlus it oecessa.y
to discuss ;ha questions you base
raised. But the result of these preps-
ra;;oas. carried 90 With great secrecy,
bas been ,has the B:i.ish empire las
baen compelled to coufroos az iovas'oo
Which bas ert2i;ed upon tie empire
ccs;l, yer aod the loss CT thousands ef
psecicns i!-cs. This great calarisy nss
b.eo ;he pensify Great Bai;a!o has
suffered for aaVios Ct :sceas yea,s
a:ea:escsa tc tie ezfs;eaoe Of the ivo
reaoo::es {a v:ev OF tie use &c
Which the Two republics aase POI the
p5s:i:ca wb:ca uas g:7ec them So tie
csi.mi,ies ;hs!-- aoprovoh ed attack aave
i.fiosea CO her msjss:y's do0inicas,
Der usjesty's sesernneut can only
cosser you: honos's telegram by sagios
that they are aoi prepared to assent to
the independence either of the Seate
Africao repabic or TIC 0'spg pges Free
State.
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Ca. load OF torses and Buggies just re-
ceived at W. II. G!ahs ms stable.
March I.