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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
The Parabues PraetIeaIIy UnrOIded

The beautiful PARALLELS of the New Tes-
lament have been denominated "apples of
gold in pictures of silver" Bishop Ste
venss work entitled, "'The Parab'es of the
New Testament Practically Uufolded" is
full of interest and of great merit. It Is
a work of 400 pages. The illustrations
are very fine. They are: The Ten Vir-
gins and the Door was Shut The Unmer-
ciful Servant; The Prodigal Son; The
Good Samaritan The Laborers in the
Vineyard; The Wicked Husbandmen and
Lazarus at the Gate. All the parallels
are included In the volume, and the sur
roundings of each are explained in the
most instructive manner. 1t is volume
of 400 pages, Two, printed on tinted pS-
per, large, clear type. flowing page, and
handsomely bound IN cloth. No book that
we know of, except the New Testament
itself, is more fitting for q Christian fam
lily to possess, and there are very few such
serious books that contain more general
interest.
A most admirable book. 1t is gotten
up in style corresponding with its merit
The writer is Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the Diocese Of Penn
sylvania, and gives evidence of good
qualification for the work attempted in
this volume Western CEr1stia1l Adco-
cate.
This large and elegant volume is wor-
thy of its distinguished author. 1t is tru-
ly, as its title indicates, a practical unfol-
ding of the parallels of our Lord. Bishop
Stevens has aimed to develop the spiritual
meaning of these similitudes, and has, we
think, generally done so with clearness
and fidelity. 1t will commend itself to
the Christian reader, and deserves wide
circulation United Presbyterian.
Miss Trlmble Is now canvassing our
city with this work. 1t is sold only by
subscription.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

MAssILLoN BRIDoE WoRKs.-We clip
the following from the Indianspoll Dai-
ly Seminal of November 22d:
Mr.. Joseph Davenport, PresiL-nt of the
Massillon Iron Bridge Works. At Massil-
Ion, Ohio. accompanied by his Son-in- law,
Nj. Charles A Rotart, has been here sew
eral days, looking after the interests of
the company. This company, which is
represented here by Mr. H B Weilman,
Is, as our readers are aware constructing
the new ion bridge across the White riv-
er, at the end of Washington street, the
work being under the supervision of Mr..
L S. Hardy. Yesterday, IN the presence
of the County Commissioners and others,
and under direction of Mr.. George Mer-
rltt, test was made of the capacity of
the sidewalk beams used IN this bridge
These beams are constructed of iron, three
and half by half an inch, and made of
the principal of Davenport's Straight How
Truss. The test was made in Chandler &
Taylor's foundry. Two beams were plac-
ed 10 position such as they will occupy
when put IN the bridge, that is, extending
seven feet clear, beyond the chords of the
bridge. Pig iron was then piled upon the
unsupported ends of the beams to the
enormous weight of IO,20S pounds. Mr.
Hardy then mounted upon his weight, and
standing upon the outer edge, calling for
more iron to be placed upon the beams
But the committee was satisfied with this
test of their capacity, and agreeahly dis
appointed in their estimate Of the strength
Of the How Truss II the Straight How
Truss, of such small. dimensions, will car
ry such enormous weight, the capacity of
the main structure would seem to be al
Wost without Limit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
TEE SPANISH WAR CLonn.

The news from Washington looks war
ike with Spain. 1t seems the Cuban
Spanish authorities have been treating
American citizens in Cuba badly and the
U. S. Consul general (Biddle), at Havana,
teleeraphed to Washington the other day
that American citizens there needed the
immediate protection of the government.
Four or FIVE vessels have been ordered to
Havana and the commanding officer or
dered to protect American citizens and
their property at all hazards even to
bombarding the city.
D. E. Sickles, American Minister at
Madrid, was married to Miss Creach on
the 25th and Immediately left for the Uni.
ted States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

The Prince of Wales is no better, and
the illness of has wife is reported IN the
Court Circular.
The husband of the Infanta of Spain
lex Queen Isabell2's daughter) died at
Luzerne, Switzerland
Russia is reported to be increasing her
ornaments. Does it mean war or peace
The Italian Parliament met in Rome
yesterday. Victor Emmanuel IN his speech
from the throne said that the Eternal City
would still remain the seat of the pontih-
cate.
In opening the Prussian Diet at Berlin
Monday, Kaiser Wilhelm recommended
the encouragement of railway enterprises
Bishop Dupanloup has sharply criticised
0ambetta's St. Quentin speech.
Rudolf Brextel has been appointed Fl
nance Minister Of the AustTo-H Hungarian
empire.
Figaro says there are sixty three re-
publican clubs in England.
The grave Of Gonzalo Csstanero, at Ha-
vana, was desecrated by students on
| Thursday last. There is great excitement
in that city, and the volunteers are de-
mGnding the lives Of the culprits. They
are being tried by court-martial.
Serious disturbances occurred. in Brus-
sells on Thursday night on account of the
appointment of n. Decker to the COVER
norship OF limburg Subsequently s
mob attacked the house Of NJ. Northumb
a supporter of the ministry, and smashed
his windows. The guard was called out
n. Decker has resigned the governorship
All but three of the crew of the shiI
Nonpareil were lost at sea by the founder
| ing of that vessel as she was on her way
from Bombay to New York.
Louis Napoleon's sympathizers in Pari
publicly demonstrated in his favor Sun
day A large number of persons paradeC
the Faubourg st. Germain shouting "Viv
Napoleon" and nobody interfered witt
them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
MURDER.

James d. Swing. r colored man in
Cleveland was found in his own house
shortly after noon on the 2lst, murdered.
He lived On Cedar avenue alone in his
own house, the front part of which was
little tin shop in which he worked. The
body was found in the bedroom and the
head and face horribly beaten and crush
ed. The deed was done with hammei
& to stIAe their victims cries soldering
iron had been crammed down his throat
by the villains. No clue has been found
Of the murderers although it must hav'
been done during the forenoon.
By later accounts we learna colored mar
named Daniel Cooper was arrested OF
Saturday last near Xenia. He had pawn
ed the gold watch of the deceased which
was found and obtained. Bloody clOtheI
were found in his trunk. He is in jail a
Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
A Golden wedding.

The golden wedding jubilee of old Mr.
Christian Sexauer and his goodly wife
was formally solemnized on the 22d inst.
by Rev. p Herbruck, in the English Lu-
theran church Of Canton The ceremony
was opened with prayer. after which a
short and appropriate jubilee address was
delivered The old couple were attended
by their numerous offspring. children and
grandchildren besides quite number Of
friends.
After the foregoing exercises the Rev,
Mr.. Herbruek Joined In marriage, Mr..
Charles Fry and Miss Christina Sexauer,
daughter of the jubilee couple These
ceremonies being concluded, the whole
company vacated the church and proceed
ed to the residence of father Sexaner, three
miles north Of Canton and there partook
of dinner worthy the happy occasion.
The offspring Of Mr. and Mrs Sexauer,
some Of whom reside In New York, en-
brsced the occasion to make them suitable
and numerous presents in proper variety.
AL present enjoyed the happy time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
Ame-irnn Cbinnino
state FInAneea.

COLUMBUS, O., November 26, 1871.
The annual report of State Treasurer
Warner shows that the total receipts OF
the State for the year lending November
II, amounts to six million forty thousand
two hundred and twenty-three dollars,
and the disbursements amount to FIVE
million two hundred and ninetv-two thou
sand and forty-six dollars. Two million
one hundred and sixty-one thousand eight
hundred and thirty-seven dollars were
from the General Revenue Fund. One
million six hundred and forty-one thou
sand three hundred and seVenty-seven
dollars is from the Sinking Fund, and one
million four hundred and ifty-eight thou
sand one hundred and ninety-eight dol
lars from the Common School Fund.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

TIE Republican is happy party. 1t
is not troubled with anything. All the
stealing and plundenng by its trusted
officials never ruffles its equanimity. Tam
many kills the Democracy, though We kick
and kill Tammany. Not SO with the hap
py Grant radical party. Governor Bull
lock, the head plunderer Of Georgia; Hol-
den, the runaway tyrant scOundrel OF
North Carolina; Scott and company, the
millionaire thieves of South Carolina
Bailly, of Brooklyn; Evans. of Pennsyl-
vania; Pension agents Forbes and Cal
houn, the Postmaster of Nashville. Ten
nessee; old Stokes, scallawag congressman
of Tennessee and many others, all lovely
radical officials, by no means rufie or dis
surb the fair prospects of the radical
Grant party. If any one attempts 70
make fuss he is disposed of by pronoun-
cling him sopperhead, Democrat. or Ku
Kiux and hence that Bullock, Holden
Scott, Bailly. Stokes and company are al
loyal" and that makes everything per-
fectly satisfactory. Happy country Nor
al partyl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
General and PnrtIcuIar.

A total eclipse of the sun will appear
on the llth of December. 1t will be WIS.,
ible only in Australia and along the coasts
of China and Japan. The total obscura-
ton IN Australia will be about four min
utes.
James Tarr, owner of the famous Tarr
farm, died In Meadville, Pa,o Monday.
This farm consisted of one hundred and
ninety-one acres, and wasn't worth much
for agricultural purposes, but has yielded
on about four acres SAC, 900 barrels of oil.
He was offered and refused 100000 for
it. He built himself a splendid residence
IN Meadville some years ago, and has re-
sided there ever since. He run Tor asso-
ciate Judge in 1867, but didn't get many
votes. His age was about 40.
The Ohio State debt has been reduced
during this year $745, ll5. The whole
debt is now SIS. 995. 5.029.
Near Decatur, Indiana, on the 25th,
Thomas Anderson was fatally injured by
the falling upon him of a tree, which his
companion chopped down. They were
hunting, and were cutting tree to get
game.
At Seymour, Ind, there is a beech tree
AAOAAA Hh4Sh ACn A-ASll L1NO ." SAAS
time into eternity. Express robbers and
other outlaws of that locality regard it
much in the light of Moose ance.
While digging a we'll in Washington,
H. the other day at the depth of sixty
feet, workmen found Jumps of coal and
chunks of wood in a good state of preser-
vation, imbedded IN the blue clay.
Thomas Scott of Missouri, courted Mary
Smith in vain. At length, he IN a rage
threatened her life unless she would mar.
ry him She, with a poker, threatened
his life unless he would leave her. He
left
a citizen of Cincinnati named Thomas
Holten has just returned home after al
unsuccessful search of many days alonJ
the shores of Lake Huron in quest of his
wife's body, she being one of the passen
gers on the Coburn. He travelled severa
hundred miles on horseback, on the Amer
lean and Canadian shores, making careful
inquiry at every point where there wa
any chance of bodies having been recov
cred.
Catacazy is no longer Russian Ministe
at Washington having been succeeded b
Count Qrloff Grant and Fish demande
Catacazy's recall. 1t is said his youn
American wife was too accomplished Ia
dy to suit the fennal Grants and Fishe:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
SENATOR TRUMEULL-
HIS Opinion OF the PAImer-sheridan
ImbroEIiO.

Senator Trumbull, in a conversation
upon the supplanting of State authority
by the United States military, said: alt
is unfortunate for Governor Palmer that
he has been put in the position, at an
awkward time, of asserting the State au-
thority at Chicago. The sympathies of
mankind were with the prompt and able
manner in which General Sheridan dealt
with that confagration. Grateful to him
for his great services, public opinion IS, in
my Judgment, severe and unjust to Gov
ernor Palmer, who was asserting the Chief
Magistracy of the State in the case of a
citizen shot down by a volunteer organi-
zation acting under the auspices of the
United States military commander In
any other time, it would have been an in
friugement upon the jurisdiction of ILL
nois for a national officer to raise troops
there. Palmer had instantly sent State
troops to Chicago, and Sheridan not need
ing them sent them back. Now, extreme
cases make bad precedents At law, the
killing of Grosvenor was murder. The
life of citizen of the State was taken in
time of peace by a soldierv acting indie
pendent of any legitimate authority CT the
State. But, although Governor Palmer is
temporarily unpopular, his action will
make the Government at Washington city
halt in the whole system of invading
States and suspending their laws"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-On Monday eve
last week Reuben Shidler was set upon by
lot of drunken noughs at Phil Aiken's
corner, when after some hard usage at
their hands, he returned to his Office at
the livery stable, attended by three par
ties, who rendered themselves particularly
oficious in administering to his bruises
Mr. Shidler soon realized that their affec-
tionate soiicitude was only designed to
cover their attempt to chloroform and rob
hina and dashlng aside the towel saturat-
ed with chloroform which they were hold
ing to his nose, he discovered one With his
hand in his pocket extracting his money,
and the other two endeavoring TO Olsen
gage his watch When they discovered
that their victim fully understood their
intentions, they wreuched the watch and
money from his pocket and fed: Mr..
| Shidier IN close pursuit One Of the par
ties Is a young man well known in tho
criminal records Of our town, by the name
of ST. Clair,
A few hours later, q young man by the
name OF John Kesga, IN the employ OF the
| Rolling Mill, was walking along the c. q
| P r. R. track towards his home, when q
man approached him and demanded if he-
had seen his partner" Endwithout wait-
| ing for a reply seized him by the throat,
while blow from another felled him TO-
the ground When he came to himself.
which was after the lapse ofan hour or so,
he found his pockets rihed of his months
wages. and everything Of fvalue gone. No.
arrests have been made.-LOcGL.
The Alliance White Lead Co., are about
to establish wholesale house in Chicago.
D. 7 Lawson, Esq the present active.
and sagacious president OF the establish
ment is now in that city making arrange
ments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

SEVERE comment is bestowed upon
General Robt. C. Schenck, American min
lister at London, for being actively and of
fcially connected with silver mining
company scheme. Some Republican papers
denounce Schenck for thus degrading the
character of his position and selling him.
self for such base purposes. But, like
master like man" Grant is shareholder
in the Seneca Sandstone company at
Washington and the SOS. 900 of stock it is
said was given him for his influence. In
compliance Grant appointed Henry D.
Cock, who owns $4,000 stock. as gov
ernor of the District of COlumbia- No
doubt Grant has earned his stock for the
company. OF course Grant will not re-
move Schenck for his stock jobbery and
gambling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT AGAINST
GRANT.

Public journals have for some days been
stating that an important movement was
on foot to bring about the defeat of Grant,
and that too among leading Republicans.
As bearing on the question, we give
place to the following special dispatch
from Washington to the Cincinnati Ga
zstte. Republican;
ait is now beyond question that q
movement is being inaugurated az this
point to oppose the nomination OF Grant
for the Presidency next Summer. Several
leading Republicans and Democrats have
been approached within the last few
weeks, and programme is now being de-
yeloped which will look to the nomination
Of some. independent Republican, whose
views are liberal, so far as tariff, amnesty
and civil service reform questions are con-
cerned. The Democracy are expected to
support any such man as may be subse-
quently agreed upon, and who will appear
70 be able TO draw upon the Republican
strength the heaviest. According TO this
programme, the Democracy will make no
nomination, but will postpone holding
their convention until late in the year. II
is expected by them that the Republican
disatfection to Grant Will be 50 strong thai
it will be felt in the next Republican Con
vention, and the Democrats will ratify
whatever nominations the bolters may SCI
fit to recommend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

IN 1910 the opposition carried Pennsyl-
vania. and the next year the Democrats
reelected Gov. Porter by an overwhelm-
ing majority. In 1854, Pollock, Know
Nothing, was elected by $1,000 majority,
and the following year the Democrats
elected Arnold Plumer Canal Commission
er by 1887. In 1856 Buchanan's majority
was but 3,lo4 and in 1857 Gov. Packer
was elected by majority of 42,75l. In
1866 the State went against US by l7.l7s
and the next year the Democrats elected
Judge Sharswood
These results are sufficient to show that
in great State like Pennsylvania, 1900
or 10000 majority for one year is no GER
cain indication Of the success of the same
party the next year. And when the fast
that about 125, 900 voters did not go to
the polls at AL at the late election is ta-
ken into consideration, who can foretell at
this time what will be the decision Of the
people at the Presidential election next
fall2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30
NEGRO MUnDEns IN THE SOUTH

NEGRO MURDERS IN THE bOOEAAs
A correspondent of the New York Her
aid, who has been travelling through South
Carolina, states the fact that more white
men have been murdered by negroes
since the war ended than negroes by
white men. The correspondent then re-
lates the following facts 1 have before
me now the stories of five murderers of
white men, and these do not complete the
list. The first is that Of ? gentleman
named LemusI Lane, who was killed by q
gang of negroes and robbed of $1,000.
Although the negro portion Of the Grim
inals were known, but two men were pun
ished the political influence of the 9TH
ers was too strong SO they escaped. The
next murder is that of Captain c. Her
bert. He went to Lexington for the pur-
pose of arresting negro who was charged
with theft. Securing the criminal he star
ted back with him. When near Newberry
the negro suddenly seized the Captains
pistol, shot him dead and then decamped.
The wretch has never been punished
The third case is that Of ]. T. Curton,
who was shot dead by negroes. At the
same time his little son received bullet
in the spine, which has disabled him for
life. The fourth case is that of E. Garret
also murdered by negroes; and nobody
has yet been punished. Now, in all these
cases the motive was robbery. Why were
not the assassins arrested, convicted and
hanged? Ask any respectable person
here and he will answer, Because the ju.
ries are negroes. and you can't convict &
negro who belongs to the Union League
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

The New York Epening Post has this
to say concerning the Radical thieves in
Philadelphia
But of all the Rings outside of New
York, Philadelphia has probably had the
worst, and the citizens of that place have
begun the work of exterminRting the
thieves A few weeks ago a defalcation
was reported in the treasury department,
and the investigation which was instita-
ted was so thorough, and the denuncia-
tien of the journals were so severe. that
Mr. Joseph F. Marcer. the treasurer, re-
signed his Office. The Common Council
accepted the resignation, and elected his
successor The Mayor and the Select
Council refused to recognize the action.
Nevertheless, Mr. Marcer claimed that,
having resigned, he could not be ''suspen-
ded," and that the "sequestration" of his
property, according to the law. regarding
municipal officers, could not be accom-
plished. 1t was then discovered that
three Of Mr. Marcer's bondsmen were
members of the Common Council, and one
of them its President, IN direct defiance OF
the law. The case was carried into the
courts, and yesterday a decision was given
under which a writ Of sequestratlon
against Mr.. Marcers property Will be IS
sued, and he will be arrested. A writ
will also be issued against his bondsmen
to show cause why they have not forfeited
their right to sit in the Common Council
Several other abuses are likely TO be rec
tilted before the investigating committet
rests from its labors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

AT the last Presidential election the
Democracy gave Horatio Seymour 2,643.-
6l2 votes, while Grant got 2.97s.551. all
this too when Grants weaknesses and cor
ruption were unknown and when he was
fresh from his military laurels Let no
one then imagine that the Democracy are
without hope. Let it be remembered too
that large portion of the Republican
party despise Grant and his corrupt tyr
amy as sincerely as Democrats. Judi
cious nominations and a sensible platform
may get help from that quarter. At all
events, by thorough arOusing of the
people we look upon it as quite possible
to defeat Grant for reelection.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

The Democratic majority In Texas is
nearly 10000 Why the majority is so
large i= explained by Republican mem
Der of the Legislature. who while
speaking of the recent proclamation OF
martial law, by the Governor. said:
The Governor has made mistake, and
will not be compelled. under party lash
ing, to indorse and ratiiy the error. Ny
county has increased Its Democratic ma
iority from 100 two years ago, to 1000
now; and the increase is caused by enfor-
cling Just such illegal and irregular decla-
rations of martial law as we are now con-
sidering.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-30

FIRE--The dwelling house of Mr.. Adam
Oberlin, in Tuscarawas township, Stark
county, was burned down on the afternoon
of the 25th Nov. The fire originated in a
defective fue Mr.. Oberlin being away
from home. his wife gave the alarm as
soon as she discovered the FIRE, but before
help could come, the fire had made such
progress that it was impossible to arrest
it. The furniture and clothing on the
lower floor was saved, nearly every thing
that was up stairs was consumed. Loss
from $4,000 to $500 No insurance.
Mrs Oberlio made very narrow escape
of her life. After having carried water
and labored to extinguish the FIRE until
her hands, arms and face were burned into
blisters, she attempted to save a few
crooks of spPlebutter thai were close by,
while she was descending the stair way
and the roof of the building fell in, she
barely making her escape.