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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
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A problem which had for long time
bafled all attempts at solution, Is thus
stated in Washington letter:
1t has long been mystery as to how it
was that Seneca stone was being used al
most exclusively in the public works, and
this mystery was never lessened at read
ing the published proposals of Quarter
master-General Meigs, for work In our
national cemeteries, wherein it was ex-
pressly stated that no other stone than
Seneca would be allowed in dong the
work therein called for. All over Wash
ington. wherever public improvements are
being made, no other building material,
for pavements, walls, foundations, flag
ging, &C., than that taken from the Sen
eca quarries is allowed to be used. 1t is
carried even as far South as Richmond TO
fence in the national cemetery in that To-
cality, while three solid miles of it keep
watch and ward around Arlington"
At last q solution of the problem has
been reached. The stockholders of the
Seneca quarries have been unearthed, and
here is a list ofsome of the principle ones
THE STOCKHOLDERS.
President Ulysses S. Grant, $25, 700.
General F. 7. Dent, brother-in-law and
assistant private secretary to the Presi-
dent, 1000. For some unknown rea-
son the General has been trying to dispose
of his stock for the last two weeks.)
General NJ. c. Meigs, Quartermaster-
General, $4,000
General Nathan Meichler, ex-Commis-
sioner of Public Buildings and Grounds,
$4,000.
commissioner. who was appointed last
June, had $4,000 worth of this stock
standing in his own name up to the day
he went into Office, but he has disposed Of
it in some way.
Henry D. Cooke, Governor of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, has $4,000 worth Of
this stock, and it is claimed that he gave
General Dent the stock which stands in
the latter's name.
Postmaster-General B. w. Brice, $I4,-
0c0. Ut is said that Briee has sold out. J
Surgeon-General Joseph X. Barnes,
$Il, 600
John w. Forney, $4,000.
Gen. Amos B. Eaton, Conmissary Gen.
eral Of Subsistence, $4,000
After reading this list, it is not difficult
to understand why, notwithstanding the
protest of such men as Architect Mullet
the Seneca stone is now used, to the exclu-
sion of any other material, in and around
the public buildings, while miles of streets
are paved with it in Washington. A por.
ton of the superstructure of the new
State Department. is being built of Seneca
stone, in positive violation, 1t is believed
of the contract and the law. The profits
of this company, which were formerly only
nominal, are now reported to be enormous
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

is lust brought that fierce fire Is raging
on Thirty-frst street. This street Is two
miles south of the southern fire limit on
the south side, and little less than that that
from the limit on the west side. This
had been set on fire for the purpose evl-
IDENTIFY, of destroying the remaining part
of the city, which is largely occupied by
the wealthy residents. 1t is also known
that two men, caught in the act OF trlng
building have been shot, and two oteerS
led off with ropes around their necks.
As the wind is blowing perfect gale
the end now cannet be foretold. Further
news will be forwarded as soon as re-
ceived.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
LATEST.

The North Division is swept close from
the Chicago river to Wrights .gloves q
distance Of more than three miles. But
one house, that of Mahlon D. Ogden, sfor-
merly Hon. William B. Ogden's, remains
standing in the entire district. A large
portion Of the population, driven from
this desolated ground, are encamped on
the prairie to the north, where they have
nothing but the canopy of heaven to COW
er Them, and scarcely sufficient food to
satisfy their hunger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

NOBLE RESPONSE TO THE CALL
FOR AID,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

A KEROSENE LAMP THE CAUSE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

The COnhagratiOn Breaks Out Anew.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

Air Filled with Live Goals
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
BLOCKS OF BUILDINGS MELT AWAY

Late and More Startling News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

West Side Now Burning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
ATTEMPTS AT DESCRIPTION USELESS.

Any attempts at description of the
scenes of this appalling calamity would
be idle. The simple facts that the once
great city of Chicago is destroyed, that
hundreds of millions of her actual capital
have vanished, and that nearly one-third
of her inhabitants are homeless depend
ents, are enough. ANY attempts to en-
bellish would be but mockery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

Col. ]. J S. Wilson, Superintendent of
the Telegraph, is in receipt of dispatches
from the leading cities, announcing that
aid is being provided for the sufferers. Col.
Clowery, of st. Louis, telegraphs that sew
enty thousand dollars have been subscribed
by merchants. Cincinnati promises two
hundred thousand, and Cleveland is pro-
portionately generous. All this and
great deal more will be needed to relieve
the immediate pressing wants, and every
thing is being done by General Stager
and his assistants to keep up communica-
tion for citizens and the press with the
world outside. Colonel Geo. T. Williams,
Superintendent of the Cincinnati Office,
reported promptly for duty this morning,
MAILS SAVED.
About three-fourths of the United
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
ANXIOUS WATCHERS.

As this awful day draws to a close,
thousands of anxious eyes watch the
dense clouds of smoke which still roll over
the burnt district with dread that sud
den change of wind may turn the flames
upon that portion of the city yet spared.
There Is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

How the COnfIagratiOn Originated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
TWO HUNDRED MILLIONS INSURANCE.
LOSS THREE HUNDRED MILLIONS.

A careful survey of the insurances to-
day show that they were written on the
properey destroyed over two hundred
million dollars. Add another hundred
million to this sum and fair estimate
can be reached of the sum
All the leading merchants who have
been seen, express the determination to
resume business at once. This includes
the heavy houses of John V. Farwell,
Field, L. & Co., Sprague, Warner & Co.,
saved exchange, and from three hundred
thousand to a half a million dollars of
goods. Both firms have already estab-
lished headquarters on the west side.
Field, Letter & Co., have just issued the
following circular:
"To our patrons-We have saved all
our books and papers, and have opened an
office at No. go Calumet avenue We
trust you fully appreciate our situation
and all who are indebted to us will make
immediate payment. We shall never
cease to thank you for past actions. In a
short time we expect to be reorganized
and ready for business"
TSigned1 FIELD LETTER & Co.
Crowds are roaming the streets making
turbulent demonstrations and taking pos
session of what they choose, entering
houses and alarming the inmates. There
ire but few military, but companies are
being hurried up from different. points.
There is an abundance of food, but
yreat deal is being wasted from lack of
yStem IN distribution, or persons to take
harge OF 1T Large quantities we're
Jumped from the cars along the tracks, |
nd hundreds of barrels Of -four with the |
Ieads knocked out are to be seen. Only |
ooked food should be sent at present. |
read, crackers, meat, &c.
CHICAGO. October 10, $50 P. M.-Word
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
THE GREAT CALAMITY

The remaining candidates for county
offices ran about with the State tickets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

have been burned in stables, and on the
north side a number, though released
from confinement, bewildered and con-
fused by the sea of fire that surrounded
them, they rushed TO and fro, uttering
cries of fright and pain, until scorched
and killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

About three-fourths of the United
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SCORES MEET FIERY DEATH.

But more terrible than all is the awful
certainty that many human beings have
found fiery graves; how many no one can
tell, perhaps no one can ever tell but
there is heart sickening fear that the
victims of the fiery monster may be count
ed bY scores.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
MEETING OF CITIZENS.

A meeting of citizens was held in the
First Congregational Church on West Wa
bash street, which was continued through
out the night Measures were considered
to protect what property was left and pro-
vide for the homeless.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12

States mail was saved and taken posses
sion of by Colonel Wood, of the Post Of
fee service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-10-12
LITTLE CAUSE FOR THE APPREHENs1oNs,
WELCOME sUccoR

and reinforcements of fremen are con-
family arriving from other cities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
Fatal railway Accidents.

Thomas Doyle, newsboy in the en-
ployment of Mr.. Ed. Worsham, news
agent, was killed yesterday on the Mem
phis and Charleston railway. He acct
dentally fell between the cars and was
literally torn to pieces by the rushing
train. The afternoon freight train which
brought the body to the city, ran off the
track near COllierville, where young
Doyle was killed. Several box cars
were ditched, fatally crushing two brakes
men, Samuel Blacksheer and VIM fur-
ner. The bodies of the unfortunate
men were carried to huntsville, to be
placed in charge of their relatives for
interment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

Cairo and St. Louis. Jimmy Thompson,
q Memphis favcrite and an attentive Off
Ger, presides at the desk.
The Checks freight bill on one of her
trips last week, to Friar's Point, footed
up over $4OO, ard yet George was I'M
happy.
Last season at this time the trade be-
tween this city and Friars Point hardly
supported two boats. Now there is a
living for three, proving that, like all
other branches, the increase this year is
fully thirty-three and one-third per cent.
over that of last year.
The Allin, White and Boyd had the
levee to themselves this morning
The gay Indiana, with Capt Neal in
command, and Lon Miller clerk, will
arrive during the evening, and departs
at 10 pm. for Vicksburg and New Or
leans.
A private telegram from Capt. Jacobs,
of the Henry Ames, brings us the intel
ligence that the Ames will arrive to-
morrow and leave at 3 pm. for New Or
leans and the bends Aleck Frazier is
her clerk.
Private dispatches received at Cincin-
natl yesterday state that the steamer
Red Cloud was burned up Red river on
the 26th inst. She was owned by her
commander, Capt. Brinkle, and built at
Marietta last year at a cost of $40 600,
and valued for insurance at 100000 on
which there was an insurance of $4,000
in Cincinnati Offices.
A violent storm passed over Helena
on Tuesday, uprooting trees and carry
ing away the roofs of several houses,
but doing no other injury. The same
storm passed to the northwest of this
city, and gave Cairo a slight touch in
the way Of hail and rain.
The Thos H. Allen goes out to-mor-
row evening for White river.
The royal packet Mary Boyd, Captain
Haines, is at the wharf receiving, and
will leave at 5 pm to-day for all land
ings on the Arkansas. A. II. 0'Neili is
her purser.
The elegant steamer A. j. White will
back out at 5 pm. to-day for Helena,
Friar's Point and Napoleon. George
Malone commands, and Barney Barinds
is clerk.
The splendid and swift steamer Phil
Allin, James Lee master, will get away
at pm. to-day for Helena and Friar's
Point Stack Lee is her able and at
tentive clerk.
The Lawrence will arrive to-day, and
depart to morrow for Cincinnati
The towboats William Cowan, J. II.
Bigley and John A. Wood have laid up
at Evansville, the water above there be-
ing too shallow for them to get to Louis
vile.
The freight of the Leonidas was being
removed yesterday and placed on the
barge Clarinda and otLer barges. They
will be towed to Cairo by the towboat
Robin. 1t is now conceded that the Lee
onidas will be total loss Courier
Journal, 18Th.
The Cincinnati Enquirer of Wednes-
day says The steamer Lightest, sunk
in Red river last Saturday was insured
in Cincinnati Offices against fire only"
The James Howard passed up at day
light with large trip of people, and
the Julia arrived from Vicksburg at
noon with moderate trip Of freight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
MErEnRoLoGIcAL RECnRn.
SIGNAL SERVICE U. S. Army,
Memphis, June 80, SAB IN.
RIVER, BUSINESS. MISCELLANEOUS.

The river is stationary at this port and
is falling at Cairo but rising at St. Louis.
The Ohio is falling at Louisville and
rising at Cincinnati. The Missouri and
Upper Missouri are swelling slowly, but
with indications that the rise will be
considerable. The river has risen two
feet at st. Louis already, and it is ex-
peeted that it will swell three feet more.
White and the Arkansas are declining,
with five feet six inches in the former to
Jacksonport and four feet six inches to
Pine Bluff in the latter. The weather
is clear and since yesterday has been
comfortably cool. Business is dull
The Julia, Captain Townsend, will get
away at FIVE o'clock this evening for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

bank, and was with difficulty saved from
being wrecked 1t is believed that two
deck-hands who jumped overheard were
drowned The gale continued for two
hours, in the midst of rain and dark
ness, Considerable damage was done
to property along the river by the fpri-
GUS hurricane. ssfAe
The Genoese hand-organist, with the
historical monkey as an assistant, is de-
lighting the youth Of the city. Since
Darwin startled the world with his "Ori-
gin of Species" which he takes from
the monkey standpoint, this animal is
regarded with increased curiosity by
young and old. In the geological gar
dens in London the tribes of monkeys
attract more attention than any other
animals since the Darwin theory was
announced.
The bluff grading committee has de-
cided to report to the General Council in
favor of cutting away the north and
south bluffs, and of turning the central
bluff, between Court and Monroe, into a
promenade or park. This is very nice
idea, but trade and commerce are mex
orable. Business demands that Madison
and other streets shall be extended to
the landing through the bluff. A park
on the river front would be very pretty
and costly bauble, but a magnificent
landing unobstructed would be in keep
ing with the growing commercial i'm
portance of our city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

II a.m.-COtt0n is strong. Sales for July,
2O1Gc; August, 2O5sc; October 1870. Ordin-
airy. l51zc; good ordinary, l75sc; low mid
ding, 1914 to zoe; middling. POS to 2O5sc;
good middling, 2l5zc.
IL INJECTION is firm. Spot sales. 1900; fu-
lures. 5000. Sales for September, 1870; No
vember. 1s1zc.
1p.m.-Cotton is strong. Spot sales. 1900;
futures, 5000. Sales for October. 1870. 0rdi-
nary, l51sc; good ordinary, l75se; low mid
ding. 1886; middling. 2C1zc; good middling,
OIaZc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

FRESH MEATS will be delivered every
SUNDAY MORNING to any part Of the city
from 5 to u o'clock by Oppenheimer &
Hochstadter, 6S Jefferson street, pro-
vided the orders are sent in on Satur.
day before noon 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

warrants at rs TO 100 and sell at 81 to
s2c. Bank Of Tennessee money Is
bought at sc to SIC and sold at SO to soc,
as to the amount desired There was
some inquiry for navy yard bonds this
morning but none were found. City
bonds are bought at 81 to she for the
currency and sold at 58c; the gold issue
is bought at Coo and sold at Gle. Past
due coupons are firm at Is to 79c buying
and SOC selling. Barbour Lewis war
rants are not offered although bids of so
and 60c have been made on the street
for any amount exceeding $4,000. IT is
stated, on seemingly reliable authority,
that there is not more than $3.50, 900 now
outstanding.
Railroad shares are quiet. Memphis
and Charleston is bought and sold at 36
to $685. Memphis and Little Rock, Is to
Zoe; Memphis and Ohio, 10 to l94c; Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee, Is to zoe.
COTTON.
The market closed firm yesterday with
sales of 100 bales at irregular prices and
opened stiff to-day, with an advance of
3 to &c in New York and Idin Liverpool.
Factors are so far above the views of
buyers that but few sales have been made
hardly sufficient to establish quota
tons. Several buyers were in the mar
ket previous to the reception of the news
Of the advance, and succeeded in getting
about so bales at an average of l6 to l6!c
for ordinary, III to l73c for good ordi-
nary, 10 to l9Bc for strict good ordinary,
l94 to l95c for low middling, and 2Ol to
2eIc for middling. At noon 2lc was the
asking price for the latter grade. Re-
ceipts were IFS; shipments, l6O; stock,
1923.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

CAPT. P. ]. KELLY is now ready with
his steam yacht, p. j. Ripont to take
pleasure parties to any part of the river
they may want to 60 to. - Main street;
or at the boat, foot of Market street
1I2-eodl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
THE HORN LAKE MURDER.
Additional ParticuIars-The MUIR
derer and His Victim.

The account published yesterday of
the killing OF Ed. j. Lysles by Easley
Esen, on the Horn Lake road, five miles
from the city, created the greatest indig-
nation against the murderer.
Mr.. Lysles had not been a resident of
that neighborhood for any length of
time. For a month past Esen has been
threatening to kill Lysles. The original
cause of the tragedy was Jealousy on
the part of Esen, on account Of the
preference shown to Lysles by young
girl in the neighborhood Esen tried on
several occasions to get LysleS into diff
culties with others by telling them that
Lysles had slandered some female rela-
tive Of theirs, and for this he was de-
nounced by Lysles. A few days since
he informed the Arnolds, for whom he
was working, that LySles had slandered
member of their family in very gross
manner. ...,tl ...,..g..It ... ..ri &
This incensed the Arnolds against
Lysles, and the picnic on Thursday last
at the Ford place was intended to be the
scene of the assassination.
During the picnic Frank Arnold was
seen to take six-shooter out Of a bas-
ket, and soon it appeared in the hands
of Esen, who. was only prevented from
killing Lysles by the interposition of Mr..
Jim Glenn. Lysles, finding that an
effort was making to draw him into
quarrel asked several friends for a knife
or pistol to defend himself, saying he
did not even have pocket-knife.
During the day the Arnolds and others
with Esen we're seen in whispered con-
versation near the picnic grounds. When
the picnic broke up young Frank Arnold,
Esen and Lysles left the picnic grounds
on foot, and apparently we're conversing
in friendly manner. While walking
down the road, Frank Arnold moved out
toward the side of the road and Esen
dropped back a few feet, drew his pistol
(Arnold's pistol and deliberately shot
the unfortunate man through the back
Of the head, who fell on his face dead.
Essen walked on to Arnold's house,
where he found the two Arnolds, Jim
Glenn, Logan Gill and others; told them
he had killed Lysles, whose body was
lying down on the road, and coolly
walked away. Not word was said
about arrest by these six men; they did
nothing to bring the murderer to justice
or prevent his escape. 90
1t is not even known whether or not
Arnold got his pistol from Essen after
the murder. These men say they feared
Esen would shoot them if they attempted
to arrest him. sr
DESCRIPTION OF Essen.
Esen is FIVE feet eight inches in hight,
is about % years of age, and weighs lao
pounds; light hair, short and straight
small, thin mustache and goatee, dyed
black; is round-shouldered, stoutly-built
and casts his eyes down when conversing
with another. Wore a gray coat and
white hat cut full of round holes; has a
boyish appearance. The pistol was the
Manhattan pattern, navy size.
JUST RRcEIvED-E. Butterrick & Co. S
patterns of new styles for July, at the
Howe Sewing Machine rooms, 264 Second |
street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
liverpool Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL, june SO, IL As a.m.-Cotton opens
excited. with holders asking higher prices.
Sales, 1900 bales. Middling uplands. 9-l6d /;
Orleans. SGD. Arrivals are firm and more ac-
tIye.
2p.m.-Ootton is strong. Sales, 20. 900 bales,
of which 5000 were for speculation and export.
Uplands. fully S19-l6d; Orleans. Cd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

Buy the best, which is always cheap
est. j. Devote has a full supply of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner of Third and Adams streets.
InA ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

Everybody visits Duncan Maclean, at
the corner Of Second and Monroe streets
The bay Horse" is the finest animal in
Tennessee, and won all the races last
spring over the Jockey Club Course
Why do the people visit Maclean and
the " Bay Horse2"
Because Duncan keeps summer drinks,
Blue Lick water, Bourbon and rye whiskies,
Ale, porter; alf and 'alf, wines and cider,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
STAR SHAVING SALOON.
whisky chute triumphant.

Messrs. Krieg and Bischof have opened
frst-class shaving saloon in the ever
popular Whisky Chute on Main
street, opposite South Court The
saloon is located between Lubrie's cigar
stand and Steinkuhls drinking saloon.
Everybody knows Krieg, who formerly
attended to the tonsorial business in the
DeSoto; and also BischOf, who hereto
fore has been well-known to the frequent
ers Of the 0verton Hotel saloon. The
Star Shaving Establishment will become
the popular place Of resort for all those
who wish scientific shave, and who de-
sire to have their hair dressed in the
latest style of fashion. Go and see
Krieg and Bischof, at the new Star
Shaving Establishment, in Whisky
Chute"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
New York Money MARKET.

NKw YoRK. June 80. 12:25 p.m.-Govern-
ments are dull. with slight decline through
the list. Sterling exchange is steady at HOS.
Gold is loaning fat. Money is easy at per
cent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30

JusT RFoBIvRp-E. Buttsrrick 4 Co.'S
patterns of new styles for July, at the
Howe Sewing Machine rooms, 264 Second
street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
SPECIAL FOR THE LADIES !
t. w. JOHNSTON 4 co.

Are Offering the balance OF theirrecently
purchased stock of
Fancy Goods at Sweeping Reductions
From original prices, as the whole must
be cleared out to make room for ALI
NEGOTIATIONS. The above is bona fde,
and ladies are cordially invited to exam
inc goods and test prices at their new
store.
3IO Main ss., opp. Peabody Hotel.
l04-lO9 Hs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-30
REMOVAL.
GROCERIES,.

Fresh Goldfish in 3 pound cans.
Z" MackereI in / and 9 pound cans
q" and Spiced Salmon in 1, 3 and
) pound cans.
Z" CLANS in 1 pound cans.
{" HOLSTERS in and 2 pound cans
Z" Extra Oysters in and pound
cans.
Turtle Soup in 3 and 4 pound cans.
OLIVER, FINNIE & co.