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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-03-07

Local Matters.


Becker & Co. for fertilizer, for
oats and corn.
Rev. Father Pilger, of Lancast-
ter, was in Logan Monday.
Go to Becker & Co. for Oliver
chilled plows.
Miss Daisy Watkins was pleas
ant visitor in Jacksonville last week.
Becker & Co for timothy, clover,
red top and blue grass seeds, and
seed oats.
Mrs. Ed. Donovan and little son,
are the guests of Mrs. Hammond
at Lancaster.
The first ward M. E. ladies will
have market next Saturday in the
Dollison block.
The marriage of DIR. A. K
Smith and Miss Julia Work will
occur at the home of the bride this
evening.
Mrs. John F. White is spending
pleasant few days with Mis-
Brasee and Mrs. Clara Brasee Tou
at Lancaster.
Mrs. Thornburgh will return thi
week from Cleveland where sh
has been selecting large line o
millinery for spring.
Mrs. o. S. White, of Columbus
and Mrs. Rev. Rudisill of NeV
Lexington, are guests OF Mrs. L
d. vickers this week.
For RENr.-The office room
formerly occupied by DR.. J. i
DYE, and stable at rear OF 10
Call one w. j. Frasch.
Mr.. John Rish of Enterprii
made us a call Saturday. "
were indeed grieved to hear of IL
death Of his daughter, Mrs.
= WSsker.
At a last meeting of the boal
Of Infrmary Directors, they u
animously elected DR.. A. X. Smit
as the county physician. We b
lieve the directors have made
good choice, and that DR.. smi
will All the position conscienciou
~ and attentively.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-03-07
DR.. NJ. R. Upton, Osteopathist,

DR.. M. r. Upton, Osteopathist,
has opened an Office in the McCarty
Block over Harrington store and
makes speciality of the treatment
of chronic diseases. Consultation
and examination free. Call for
literature. Residence with Mrs.
Frank James, opposite Presbyter-
ian church. Feby 2S-tf.
The ladies of Athens have start
ed crusade against filthy splitting
on the sidewalks. This is certain
| ly commendable raid for them to
start, and it ought to be started in
Logan. If there is anything dis
gusting it is to wade past gang
Of loafers on a street corner
through their tobacco spit. There
ought to be an ordinance against
it.
| The Relief Corps will give "The
Old Fashioned Spelling School, :"
on the evening of the 10th of
March. Our committee on enter
tainment is an experienced and
competent one. Hence you may
expect to be agreeably entertained.
All are cordially invited. Come
and help build up our relief fund.
A beautiful prize is to be given to
the best speller. Admission 10
cents. Don't forget the date
March 10th.
| The Saturday Club met with
Mrs. Steward last Saturday after.
noon. A feature of the occasion
h was paper on the Scotch ballad,
r illustrated by two Scottish ballads
d "Jock o. Hazeldeen" and "With
9 in a Mile O'Edinboro-town," suns
by Mrs. A. VI Crawford, whlcf
i were highly appreciated by th'
). Club. Miss Jones provided very
interesting and instructive enter
IT tainment at the close of the pro
l. gram, which was:
l. SCOTLAND.
10 ROLL CALL. ROBERT BURNS.
Sir Walter Scott ....... Miss Bowlb,
y Balmoral Castle ........ Mrs. Longstreti
IN The Scotch Ballad Mrs. H. L. Wrigh
!. Entertainment .....,,,. 49,. Miss Jone
:. The next meeting will be wit
Miss Minnie White, as hostess wit
the following program;
IRELAND,
o. ROLL CALL. GOLDSMITH.
lr Biarpey Castle ...... .......,.... Miss Jone
!. irish Melodies .,..,......... Mrs Brigh
? Sir Thomas Moore .,...s.. Mrs. Pierpon
Entertainment =. -. 80. Mrs. Longstret
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-03-07

WANTEp-Ladies and gentlema II
to intI oduce the "hottest" seller on
earth. DIR. Whites Electric Comb
patented 1899. Agents are coming
money. Cures all forms of scalp
ailments, headaches, etc. yet costs
the same as an ordinary comb. Send
80 cents in stamps for sample. ID. N.
Rose, General Manager, Decatur, Ill.
[jan l7-3m
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-03-07

propriate for remembrance of our
countries paternal parent, and a
most happy afternoon was spent.
A pleasing collation. was served,
and about three score ladies had
one of the most pleasant after
moons in their remembrance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
EAST0N CARPENTERS STRIKE.
But Few Men are at Work-MaY
Tie Up Town.

Easton, Pa, July l.-Comparalively
few carpenters and other bullunS trades
men are at WORK in Euston today. The
union men say they expect TO have
buiding operations tied up completely
within lorty-CiEht hours.
The carpenters were not little sur
prlsed today then they lcarncu tnat
some of their number prominent III the
union refused to abide by the order to
strike. The treasurer Of the local union
was one of these to 80 to work. Nearly
all the carpenters employed by Con-
tractor Ruub are at work, but they are
not all union men.
The brcLlaycrs and plastcrcrs are the
only tradeSmcn who are fighting for
shorter hours with no reduction in pay.
The others are out for principle, and they
say they would not have struck had not
the bosses put boycott OH striking
bricklayers who have gone into the con-
tract business.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
MOULDERS MAY STRIKE.

Chicago, July 1.-Maltin Fox. president
of the Iron Mouldcrs International
Union; NJ. J. Keough, vice president,
John Campbell and David Black, mem
bcrs of the International Executive
Board, met in conference with the oili-
GERS of the National Founders Associa-
tion today to attempt to reach sats-
factory settlement of the Iowa moulders'
dispute. 1t is expected to establish a
precedent for the other manufacturing
centres throughout the country. The
conditions in Cleveland, Cincinnati and
other cities are similar to those prevail
ing here.
The iron mouldcrs are asking for a
minimum wage scale of SO a day. Their
present scale is S2.75 for floormcn and
$3.50 for bench mouldcrs. This distnc-
tion between the two classes of work.
men is said to have grown ont Of the
hard times during the panic of 1898, and
the men are now anxious to have it
abolished. Should they fail to reach an
agreement today and a strike be ordered,
it will affect about 1000 iron moudcrs in
Chicago and vicinity.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
BARKER APPEALS.
Writ Of Error Taken Ont mt Trenton
by His Counsel.


Jersey City, July L. Counsel for
Thomas Barker, who was sentenced to
Ave years in the state prison for as,
saulting Rev. Mr.. Kelley at Arlington,
has taken out at Trenton writ Of er-
ror, which will carry The case to the
court of errors and appeals, In the
meantime Barker will be at liberty,
provided he can raise the money nee
essary to secure bail
The Rev. Edward l., Stoddard OF
Jersey City has started movement to
raise fund to assist the Rev. John
Keller in prosecuting an investigation
of the charges made against ltm by
Mrs, Barker
The fund is to be used in bearing the
expense Of trial for the purpose OF
vindicating Mr.. keller in the eyes of
the public. Mr.. Sto01ard declares his
absolute belief in the Innocence of Mr.
Keller but declares that ii is neces-
sury that he should undergo an ihves-
tigation, rs there are many persons
who doubt his innocence.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Several Frustrated.

There were many plo'tratlohs from
the heat yesterday and one death. =,
Engineer Mowrer was prostratea
while at work in the engine room OF
the Diamond State Brewery. Engl'
neer Mitchell who had beeu out OF tne
room for a short time Gil returning
found the body of his fellow engineer
lying on the floor. lie was complete
ly overcome. .....
DR.. Benjamin r 'easey was sum
moued. and had Mr.. Mowrer remov'
ed to his home, opposite the brewery.
by Policeman Kane and employees OF
the brewery. His condition was pre-
carious, however, and he died within
an hour of the time he was found ~
ING on the floor of the engine room.
Among those who were overcome
were:
Charles Maxwell, painter, living
at the Highlands.
Atwood Broomall, an aged man, OF
No. 306 Porter Street.
Richbcll A. Jones, of NO. oo'
French street. painter.
John Scott, Of No. 426 Spruce
Street, employed in the ?. W. x b.
car shops.
Frank Hart, of Baltimore, plumb
or, visiting this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
General NlarISctA.

New YORK, july !.
FLOUR-State and western steady, hut not &C.
tive; Minnesota patents s37oa3s5, WINTER
straights, So 40a3. 50; winter extras, S2ooaz'7';
winter patents - 0oaSGo
WHEAT Opened firm with corn but later eassu
of under realizing, September, Y loa'2@ac''
October. 72Staiac,
RYE-Essy; state. 52a5Jc., C. l. t., New l'fk'
CARROTS; No. 2 western, Doc. l. o. b., afoat.
CORN Strong and excited on heavy covering
du, TO extreme heat in the west and southwest
S.ptembsr. sOaolc.: October, 5oks5ihc
oArs-Frm and higher with corn; track. white.
state, s2iya37c. track. white, western, 39iissVc
poRK-Stesdy: mess, Sls7sslo75; family.
Sls bOal6
LARD Easy prime western steam, ssde
BUTTER Quiet and steady; state dairy, la
lshc,; creamery. l6slsMc.
ChEEsE.-Eull and easy. fancy, large. colorsd.
oAo; fancy, large. white. alte.. fancy, small,
eolored, 01sc.; fsnoy. small white, s14e.
EGGs-firm; state and Pennsylvania, halbhc';
western, capdled. ls,sslA',c.
sUaAR--Raw steady; fair refining, aiee.; cen
tritugsl, e6 test, a732c.; refined steady; crushed,
&C. powdered. $500,
AOLASsES-steady; New Orleans, Sbaaes.
RICE-Quiet; domestic, ShasAc,; Japan. ake.
HAy-steady shipping, 7oa'2hc. good to
choice 00a03lic.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
TEE DETROIT ,CONFERENCE.
Lent ana Jones Address the Gath-
prIna of RsfOrners.


prIns of Rsformers.
Detroit July 1,-Despite the oppres'
sve heat. session of the natiOnal
social and political conference was
better attended than any preceding one.
Ex Congressman John j Lentz of Ohio
was the first speaker. discussing
"Should Political Reforms Preceds
Social and Economic Reforms" Mr..
Lentz said:
Political reform mn4 precede soc'a'
and economic neforms. Ter ct present
political parties are not organized as
reform forces. With the machines OF
each party ready to commit any crime
to secure preterment and power. there
is no hope TO secure any reform from
them. We must educate the Masses
Mr. Lentz also contendcd for govern.
ment ownership of the telegraph and
telephone lines and municipal owner
ship of all public utilities.
"Arc Political Parties Necessary. or
Are They Obstacles to prosressT' was
discussed by Mayor Jones Of Toledo.
He took strong stand against all
political parties and political conven.
tons. saying:
Il am a man without a party. be-
cause | consider parties positively in'
mcaI to liberty in this country" He
declared that candidates nominated by
conventions do not represent the peo-
pie. but the bosses who nominated
sha,n.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Dover's Fourth.

Dover, Del, July 1.-One of the
innovations in the Fourth Of July
parade here will be the appearance or
two hundred children representing a
human flag. This idea will be tried
for the first time in lower Delaware,
and while the little folk will not be
expected to perform their part ike
soldiers or clock work, the elect WIN
make it one of the most interesting
features Of the day.
Between seven files of children
dressed in white. there will be six files
of the little folk dres sed in red, while
in the rear OF the left of the line will
march forty live boys wearing blue,
and with white caps, representing
the $ tars. TIE children will be in
line directly behind the escort OF the
Grand Army men.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
SALMON FISHERMEN STRIKE.
Whites and indians Want Better
Prices.

Vancouver, B. G., June 3O.-Four thous-
and white and Indian fishermen de-
clarcd strike against the salmon can
ncrs at midnight. refusing the offer of the
Gamers TO buy their fish at 12 cents dur
ing July and 10 cents for the rest of the
season. At the same time the Japanese
United Benevolent Society. composed of
1000 fishermen and 1000 boat pnllers. de.
cided to accept the Gamers offer and go
fishing on Monday.
The canncrs dcplorc the strike and are
reluctantly engaging the japanese. II is
realized that trouble will ensuc. The
whites are arranging to patrol the river
and Gulf and Georgia and prevent the
Japanese from fishing. Many of them
say that II this course fails they will
turn the 1000 striking Indians on the
Japanese. The Indians declare that they
are ready to "do for the Japs," whom
they accuse Of stealing their natural
rights. The Japanese have not applied
for protection. They have Informed the
Gamers that they will 20 down the river
and do not fear the whites or Indians, AZ
they have right on their side,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
CASH REGISTER STRIKE.
It Was Settled Last Night in Wash
iugton.

Washington, June 3O.7-The strike at
the works of the Capital National Cash
Register Company of Dayton, Ohio, was
settled here tonight, so far as the ma
chinists were concerned. by 4 conference
between Mcssrs. Lauver and PitcOck,
representing the register company and
the officials of the Federation of Labor.
An agreement was reached whereby the
machnists are to work on a nine hour
basis. The trouble between the register
company ana its workers, which was
the original cause of The strife. swiil like
ly be adjusted also within few days.
according to the statements made by the
representatives of both sides.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Board o. Pardons.

Dover, Del, July 1.-The State
Board of Pardons, consisting OF Chan
cellor Nicholson. Lieutenant Cover
nor Cannon, Secretary OF State Lay
ton. State Auditor Norman and State
Treasurer Burris will meet here to-
morrow to take up for final consider
alton the application for the pardon
Of former Secretary of State John d.
Hawkins, who has been in Ill health
for some time in Dover Jail.
The former secretary is represent
cd by Senator II. r. Kenney and Jas
l.. TVolcott, end it is said has prepar.
ed strong plea Ior pardon.
Hawkins has been confined in Jail
for eight months on the charge OF
misappropriating funds of a client.
pardons will also De asked for pal-
mer and James Mitchell.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
CAUCUS IN CLAYTON HOUSE.
Members of Education Board Held
Quiet Meeting.

Seven members of the Board Of Edu-
cation held a caucus last night in the
Clayton House presumably in the inter-
est OF Robert Adair's candidacy for the
office of president of the board, The first
meeting Of the new board will be held
this evening when organization will
effected.
The candidates for the presidency of
the board are DR.. T.. G. Shortlidge, the
present incumbent. Mr. Adair and Robert
Eraim. Though Mr.. Adair was present
at the gathering last night il is significant
that he was not in the caucus when the
matter was talked over. Mr.. .Fraim also
was present.
The meeting continued for two htAA
Those who were approached said moth
ing was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
MAY BE STRIKE AT CATHEDRAL

Labor Trouble at St. John the Divine
and at the Catholic Orphan Asylum.
New York, July l.-Trouble is threaten
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
THE READING STRIKE.
No Change In the SituatiOn-Mnchin-
lists Working as Usual.

No Change In the situation-Mnchin-
lists Working as Usual.
Reading. Pa, July 1.-The situation
in the Philadelphia and Reading shop
mems strike in this city is unchanged.
Few men have taken their tools from
the shops, and the foremen of the dlt-
ferent shops have not even taken up
the keys belonging to the company
The boiler shop is still closed. The
machinists are working as usual.
No fires We're started at the pipe mn
or any of the departments of the Read
ing Iron company. At those depart
ments, however. the locked out men are
looking for the new scale OF wages
which the superintendent said would
20 ,lnG effect on July |.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Professor HirtreIl's Death.

Albuureyuuc. \. NJ, July l.-Phrtirn-
lars of the recent death of Professor
Francis j. Hir,well. the ornithol0gist.
arc brought here by the undertaken.
who has lost returned with the body.
The professor died from strangulhtion,
thc result of accidental hanging. He
had climbed a large pine tree FOR
birds nest and was descending OIL q
rome when in some manner the rope
wound around his neck,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
RndIy Burned by Explosion.

Bridgeton, N. j., July l=Aus. Ella
Elwell has been probably fatally b,ifh.
ed in fire which destroyed the double
frame house occupied by John shep-
pard and Willis BroadWatcr MIS-.
Sheppard was also seriously burned.
The fire was caused by the explosion
of a gasoline stove which Mrs, shep-
pard was lighting.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
State Hospital Trustees Meet.

On account of Thursday being legal
holiday the trustees of the Delaware
State Hospitaol for the Insane at Farm
hurst held their regular monthly meeting
yesterday The report of Superintendent
Hancker showed the population to be
1872 males and 1875 females, total of 307.
The admissions during the month were
seven males and four females; dis
charged, five males. The receipts for
the board of patients amounted to $jlO9S.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
ONECEN'T
BROWNSON LOST.
Roxborough Team Defeated Locals
by Score of 5 to 2.

Brownson lost a game to Roxborough
at the latter place yesterday afternoon BY
the score of to 2. Brownson made SIX
teen hits but could not score more than
two runs. The RoXborough grounds are
very small and as the home team knew
the place they had little trouble in put
ting the ball over the fence.
Brownson played an erforless game.
The features of the game were the MT
ting of Hartley and Gerhard. the one
hand catch of Nyce robhinsa Day OF
base hit. and five double plays
The score follows:
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Wandered About the Streets.

Atwood Broomal, an old man, was
found wandering around the street in
the vicinity of Thirteenth and Claymont
streets, bareheaded and acting a. il he
was affected BY the heat. He was
brought to the police station in the
patrol wagon. Later relatives came to
the police station and took him to the
home Of his brother.in.law, Edwin
Quisley, No. 2O6 Porter street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
RIr Dock fire Rt Boston.

Boston, July | Fire broke ont at
Hoosar tunnel docks, Charleston.
automatic signal was followed by thl1
alarms from the city boxes as
flames spread. Within few minu
of the first alarm piers 3. and weV
burning After some hours work III
tiremen obtained control of the lainet
1t is thought the loss will be $1,000
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
tie Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. w. Sullivan, OF
Hartford Conn, scratched his lie. with q
ru.tr wirs. inflammation and blcod poi,
soning set In. For two years he suffered
intensely. Thsu the best doctors urged
amputntion. but, ne writes, y used
one bot le OF Electric Bitters and Ia
boxes of Bucklen'sA Arnica Salve and my
leg was sound and we'll as ever" For
Eiuptions, Eczema, Tet,er, Salt Rhenm
Sores and all b ood disorders Electric Bit
,ers has no rival on earth. Try them. N.
b. Danforth will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Only 80 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
PRESENTED WITH A MONKEY.
Detective Jones Receives Another
Pc, From Brazil.

Detective William T. Jones of the P,
W. 4 b. railroad, was presented with
another pet monkey yesterday morning.
The monkey was presented to Mr. Jones
by William Morris. foreman of plumbers
in the r., w. & b. railroad shops. Mr..
Morris got it from two sailors who
claimed to have brought it to this coun.
try from Brazil
The new monkey is but three months
old and is but little larger than rat.
Mr.. Jones has named his new pet "Jen-
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02

Summary--Earned runs, RoXhOrougP.
4. BrawnSon. .; two base hits. Bdrchel.
Hartley: home run. Gerhard, 2; sacrifice
hit Gray; struck ont by Day. /: by Fox.
/: base on balls by Day. 2: wild throw.
II. Connor: double plays, Mahar to j.
CounorS. Schultz: Barker. ]. connors:
Fox to Gerhard: Gerhard to Gnnson to
Gray: Hartley TO Mcdonald; hit by
pitched ball, Barker: left on base. Brown
son. II: .RoNlorough. 4; time of game,
/ hour As minutes umpire, Smith
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Opencd Real Estate Office.

John F. Daley; former justice of the
peace, has opened real estate office at
the mort heast corner of Seventh and
shipley streets, where he recently pun.
ished r any evi.doers according to the
law. Mr.. Daley has had the building put
in splendid repair. Extensive alterations
and improvements have been made, and
the otlic, is one OF the most up TO date
and commodious for the transaction OF
rsal estate business in the city. His
friends predict unqualified success for
him in his new venture.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
HOTEL MAJESTIC.

Tlrginip avenue. Sd house from heaca. S.,uu ~.
IN t,,MI a day 5000 to sl4Uh per week. leW
.ohn,s vi faUJ weekly. Appointinents,s service
cad cuisine first cnss. Elevators ste''n he"'
ka.hs, e'c. Booklet mailed,
OSBORNE Il HlIllARD.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Our shining Grows.

Washington. July !. - Vessels bullt
I'm the United States and officially NUM-
bered by the bureau Of navigation OK
the treasury department during the ils-
col wear number ia. Of 4ol.2s5 gross
tons. compared with 1.o1S. of 3Oo'6u
gross tons. for the previous fiscal year.
Tho whole tonnage built has been ex-
ceelpd only twice in our hisiory-'h
1854 and in 1850 when the maximum,
5s3, $50 tons. was attained.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
THE HOT WAVE.
Country Has az Yet Little Prospect
OF Relief.

OF Relief.
Washington. July 1.-The hot wave
continues general throughout the whole
country east of the Rockies, except N
the southeastern states. where showers
have lowered the temperature and IN
parts Of the northwest where cloudy
conditions have brought slight relief.
Everywhere else the country is swell
tering without an immediate prospect
of relief. Many June records have been
smashed in the middle states.
Except for Yuma and Phenix, A. T.,
which always are warm and which do
not figure in weather bureau compai-
SONS, the hottest city in the United
States officially is Baltimore.
From New York SO deaths are report
ed as result of the heat there the past
four days. Nearly twOscore died dur
ing the day in or around that city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
lawn Fcte a Success,

The recent lawn fetc held at tn" home
Off Mr.. and Mrs, Lindlcy {. Kent for tho
benefit Of the Homeopathic Hospital.
was big success. The sum realized
was s24j and the mchcr> of tn" Junior
Board wish to thank their friends Tor
their patronage on that evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
strike of Boiler Makers settled.

Strike Of Boiler MaEeTs Se'iie".
Bnghamton. y. Y, July 1.-The strike
of Erie boiler makers and helpers AT
Susquehanna, which has lasted SIX
months, has been settled. The m"n,
who number about 800, will return to
work Monday. July 8. All the demands
If the strikers, with the exception or
abolition of the piece work sysVem,
have been granted.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
Electrical Company Merger.

Albany, July 1.-The Electric Light
Wire company and the Electric Light
and Power company of Syracuse have
been merged with the Syracuse Light
ing company, and the powers of the
last named company have been in
creased so as to carry on the business
Of the other companies.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
FOR SALE.

'IroH SALE A FINE MILK WAGON NEW.
]. Apply to h. J. Rignsy, 2ls W. lo:h IT.
jel7.ts
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
WORKERS MAY STRIKE TODAY.
READING STRIKE MAY

S(5IJN BE Sci T.TIJ.
Reading. Pa. July lit now looks as
if the end of the strike of the Reading
Railway shop hands was in sight. Presi-
dent Baer and Chairman Rescher held
Il conference in New York this afternoon.
Mr. Bcschcr will report to the employees
here tomorrow. Concessions have already
been made by both sides.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-02
carnrGle to Enrich Detroit.

Detroit, July l.-George w. Radford,
member of the Detroit Public library
board. has received letter from An.
drew Carnegie stating that Mr.. Carne-
gle will contribute $750,00O toward the
erection Of q new public library build.
ing in this city.