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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
MINING TROUBLES.
DISTURBANCE At STRAIYSVILLE.
Colored Miners Driven From
Town.
INCENDIARY FIRES.
WHITE MINEBS HA We 1T ALL
THEIR OWN WAY,

COLUMBUS, March 19.--The trouble
among the miners at Straitsville has re-
commenced in good earnest. On We'd
nesday several colored miners were at
tackled by white miners and brutaIIy beat
en-, while w. b, McClurg, Superintendent
of the Troy Coal Company, engaged in a
pistol duel with white miner, and sue
ceeded in dangerously, if not mortally,
wounding his antagonist. On being
warned to leave McClurg and his family
and twenty-five colored miners left for
Logan yesterday,
Mr.. Mitchell, foreman of the company,
was given three hours to leave the town
which order he obeyed, and arrived here
to-day in company with Dan. Harbaugh,
also an employe of the company, and
were interviewed by Dispatch,reporter.
Mitchell says that five or six men, carry
ing guns, entered his Office about twelve
twelve o'clock yesterday and made vio-
lent demonstrations. They threatened
to club him with their guns, and one of
them pointed q cooked gun at him and
threatened to shoot. They gave him five
hours to leave town. Fearing to go down
to the depot, I've took his horse and rode
across to Logan,
Mr.. Harbaugh left Straitsville this
morning. He says th t the store of the
company and all the contents were burn
ed last night The loss is between $lO,-
600 and $4,000. Everybody about the
company's works were driven off and
there was no person on the premises to
oppose the action of the incendiaries. A
man who saw the fire lighted told Har-
baugh that it at fist went out, but on
being rekindled caught Eand soon envel-
oped the entire building. He says the
matter OF burning the building that night
was matter of general conversation dur
ing the day, but the authorities made no
effort to prevent it. The man who saw
the building burned was so far away that
he could not say how many were engaged
in it.
Ex-Governor Dennison, who is direc-
tor in the Troy mines. Mr.. McClurg and
Mr.. Mitchell visited Governor Allen this
morning to confer about the affair. The
result of the interview was that Adjutant
General Ames was dispatched to Straits
vile, and the Sheriff of Perry county
dispatched to meet him there this even
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
DESCRIPTION OF THE SOUTHERN
CYCLONE.

Augusta, Ga. March 23.-The path of
the tornado was from twoto six hundred
yards wide. The cyclone was cylindrical
in shape, and rotated with fearful ve-
locity from north to south. The front
cloud was black as night and half mile
high; the rear was illuminated by a
bright light. 1t travelled nearly due east,
yeering little to the north. After de-
vastating Camak, the tornado seems to
have divided, one portion going east by
north and crossing the Savannah river
above and below Augusta, both proving
equally destructive, laying waste every
thing in their track. Huge trees We're
broken like reeds, and in some instances
carried three-quarters of a mile. The
tornado was preceded by dull, heavy
roaring, as of heavy artillery in the dis
tance. Itspent its greatest fury in about
three minutes An eye witness says the
senses were utterly deadened and ap-
palled, there was crash, a roar and the
mingling of a hundred terrific and un-
earthly sounds; houses were demolished
and oaks that had withstood the storms
ola century were snapped in twain.
There is great distress in the devastated
district, embracing eight counties in
Georgia and two or three il South Caro-
lima. The destruction Of property is inn
mense, and the list of killed ard wounded
is appalling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

REPORTS say all is quiet at Straitsville,
in the Hooking Valley, this State. Much
feeling has existed among the white
miners against the colored miners, and
bad whisky on St Patrck's day brought
on the crisis, riot and bloodshed. Such
is poor humanity.
The Cincinnati Enquirer correspond
ent gives it as follows:
Another war ofraces among the miners
has broken out at Straitsville, Perry
county. Thursday a number of Irish
miners employed there went over to
Shawnee to celebrate St. Patrick's Day,
while others quit work and celebrated it
at home
During the day difficulty arose be
tween them and number of colored
miners, at the Troy store, in which FIVE
or six negroes were roughly handled
Some of them fled for refuge to the house
of Colonel McClung, resident owner of
the Troy mine, the other miners follow
ing.
While they were gathered round the
door. McClung came out. and an alter.
cation ensued. McClung, in STOPPING,
dropped navy revolver from his pock-
ct, which Jack Roberts, one of the miners,
snatched and drew upon him. McClung
drew another from his pocket and COM
menced firing, and lodged four bullets
in Roberts person--two in his arms, one
in the leg, the other glancing from his
head. Quite melee followed, but the
miners were driven away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
MASSACRE OF PROTESTANTS AT
ACAPULCO.

The Herald's Acapulco tMexico) cor
respondent gives the details of terrible
religious massacre in that place on the
night of January 26. Rev. Mr.. Hutchin-
son of the City of Mexico, had organized
a Presbyterian church in Acapulco, and
the congregation were holding their third
service, when eight or ten rufiians enter
ed the building and made an attack with
mGchete (knives) on one of the prominent
members, and subsequently on the audi
ence indiscriminately. Other assassins
were stationed tside the door and at
tackled those who attempted to escape
The affair lasted not over ten minutes.
Henry Morris, (coloredJ of Boston, two
other men and one woman were killed
outright, ard mauy had since died oftheir
wounds, The authorities had arrested
nCne of the assalants save one who was
too seriously wounded to getaway,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
The LAST OF THE MEMPHIS En-
PRESS ROBBERS CAPTURED.

Memphis, March 2l.-A dispatch from
Shermrn, Texas, last night, states that
Detective Pat Connell had arrived there
with Matt Morris, the last of the gang
concerned in the robbery of Messenger
Brady, ,'of the Southern Express company
in Madison street in this city, on the LIST
of February. Connel states that he found
Morris in the mountains at the head of
Red river. about one hundred miles west
of Sherman, in company with woman
and two roughs; that he was only able to
bring him off by putting pistol to his
head and threatening to kill him if any
resistance was made. The woman had
about one thousand dollars of stolen
money, but refused to give it up, 1t is a
notable fact that in all the robberies com
mitted on this company in every instance
the robbers have been captured. Morris
will be brought here to stand trial with
his three accomplices, now in Jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
NORTHERN ONO ASYLUM FOR THE In,

NORTHERN OHIO ASYLUM FOR THE IN
sANE.-We made call on Wednesday
last at this institution, over which our
friend DR.. Lew Slusser presides as Super.
intendent and his wife Mrs. Slusser, as
Matron. 1t being our first visit we &C.
companied the Doctor through the va
rious wards and were greatly interested
in what we saw and heard. Everything
is done to make it pleasant and agreeable
for the unfortunates therein confined
Music and song are much resorted to and
once week in the spacious chapel
they devote an evening to dancing. On
Sunday they either have religious service
or have a sermon read.
Doctor Slusser's report for 1874 is an
interesting document. The Trustees are
General Jabez Fitch, of Cleveland, James
Barnet, and DR.. L. Firestone, in place of
DR.. Slinguf, lately deceased.
The burning of an important part of
the Asylum two years ago and the re-
building of the same has interfered with
its usefulness. But the large and new
additions are rapidly approaching com
pletion and when finished will add large
ly to the capacity of the Institution.
The admission during the year has
been 277, and the number discharged has
been 1885, At the end of the year there
were 29l patients. Stark county has had
IA patients admitted during the year, and
81 since it was established. The Trustees
speak in high terms of the services of
DR.. Slusser as Superintendent, and of his
wife as Matron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

The Connecticut election will take place
April 9th. and is anticipated with inter,
est by both political parties. Last year
c. R. Ingersoll, the Democratic candidate
for Governor, received 46,755 votes to
S9,97S cast for his Republican competitor
Harrison. Governor Ingersoll is a can
didate for reelection, but has new OPP
ponent, James l.. Greene, For Congress
the Republicans have nominated Joseph
K. Hawley, 5. W. kellogg, H. II, Stark,
weatherand Robert Hubbard. The Demo.
cratic candidates are G. M. Landers, Jas.
Phelps, L, S. Foster and W. H. Barnum
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
DURELLiS SUCCESSOR.

Warm Contest Orer the Nomination of Don
Pdrdee as District Judge of Louisiana.
Washington, March 1S.-One of the
warmest contests in the Senate has been
that over the nomination of Don A. Par
dee as Judge of the United States District
Court in Louisiana, in place of Durell.
The nomination was reported upon favor
ably by the Judiciary Committee, and
recommitted by the Senate. The COM
mittee again to-day reported upon it
favorably, and although Edmunds and
Conklingare against it. Pardee has been
vigorously opposed by Senator West, and
as vigorously pressed by Packard, Casey,
and Beckwith. who are Grants three es-
pecial friends in Louisiana. 1t is prob
able that the nomination will be con-
frmed. The nomination was made two
months ago. Mr.. Pardee's nomination
was confirmed on the 10Th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

PUGILISTIc.-John Perry the pugilistic
conductor of disreputable house, just
out side the city limits on South Market
street, while laborng under the delusive
influence of mixed drinks, on last Thurs
day attempted to intimidate neighbor-
ing blacksmith by the name of Oliver
Whitmer; Whitmer, however, was not
easily frightened, and when forbearance
ceased to be a virtue, he turned in and
gave the brawny Perry beating that
will not soon be forgotten. Perry's op-
tics were artistically draped in mourning
and his whole countenance was more or
less dishgured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
VIOLENT TORNADO IN GEORGIA
AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

Augusta, Ga, March 2O.-A fearfully
destructive tornado passed over here this
afternoon. The rain fall, accompanied by
hail, was unprecedently heavy. Several
towns in the interior suffered severely in
loss of life and property. At Camac, on
the Georgia Railroad, several houses were
blown down. Thomas G. E. Esline was
killed and several persons wounded
Near Thompson, forty miles from Angus
ia, large amount of property was de-
stroyed and several persons killed. At
Aplingo, Columbia county, the destruc-
ton to property is reported to be great,
Several persons are reported killed and
many wounded. At Aiken, S. c., the
Catholic church was completely demol-
ished. All the lines but one north are
down. Reports from the country are con-
fused and unsatisfactory, but there seems
to he no doubt that that the storm was
fearfully destructive, surprising in extent
and violence anything of the kind in this
section of the country for years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

PRoBATE.-Amos Byers appointed
guardian Of Elizabeth and Matilda Feste.
macher. and George Bess guardian Of
Margaret and Anna M. Bess.
D. T. Machamer, appointed admins.
traitor of Michael Hildenbrand's estate
and J. w. Earl of the estate of Thomas
Mcbride,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

For the murder of Wahl, near Pitts
burgh, Murray and Myers. two tramps
were found guilty the other day. Wahl
a farmer, was driving home from Pitts
burgh in his wagon one evening las
October, when Murray and Myers stop
ped his team, demanded his money, anc
on his refusing, Murray shot and killec
him, They are not yet sentenced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

SrEUBENvILLE.-John F. Oliver, for
years citizen of Alliance, but now of
Steubenville, was nominated by the Re.
publicans for Mayor of that place. Jas.
Guy, colored man, was nominated for
Council. The trial of ex-policeman
Stephens, for the murder of Jas, Gilbert
in July, 1874, is proceeding. Stephens
arrested Gilbert, who broke away, was
overtaken and beaten to death wi h a
mace.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
IN SEA RCH or 4 MEXICAN COIL
INC ST. IION

Fort Monroe, March 2I.-The U. S.
steamer Dispatch arrived to-day from
Washington en- route to New Orleans,
where she will receive commission con-
sisting of Senator Sherman and others
and sail for Vera Cruz. Their object is
20 secure coalng station for naval YES
sells at that port.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

THE Reciprocity Treaty with the Sand
wich Islands has been ratified. The
Administration organs seem to think
that it is most excellent thing, And
yet it is the same in principle as the
GA.nadian Reciprocity, which so alarmed
them. But they no doubt think that
the Sandwich Reciprocity is such lit
tie one that no fuss should be made
about If
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

WE hope the democrats will import
the two democratic orators, Gordon and
Lamar to stump OHIO for them the COM
ing fall They were so successful in
New Hampshire that we want the same
experiment tried in Ohio.-- fb0atvy,
We will do better-Trot out "Old Bill
Allen himself, and then if the Republican
ring will only hire Schaefer 10 lie about
Governor Allen the people will elect him
overwhelmingly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

THE proposed amendment to the School
Law of Ohio making teachers certif.
Gates in city school districts valid fol
two. five, or ten years, which has passed
the House by a very large majority
ought promptly to pass the Senate. The
amendment provides that ten-year GER
tifcates may be renewed without re-ex.
animation,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
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POTTSYILLE.
EXECUTION OF JAMES BROWN FOR THE
MURDER OF -FOUR PERSONS.

PoTTsv1LLE, March 24.-James Brown
was hanged to-day for the murder of
Daniel S. Kreamer, his wife, her mother
(Mrs. Machemer) and Annette Kreamer,
on the night of February II, 1872.
Brown was only eighteen at the time of
the murder, and at the time of his death
twenty-one. His case was twice taken
to the Supreme Court All trains arriv-
ing this morning were crowded with peo-
pie anxious to witEess the execution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

THE U. S. Attorney General has given
orSF to enter suits for the recovery of
five per cent. ofthe earnings against the
Union Pacific Railroad Company, in
Boston; Kansas Pacific and Central
branch road in Kansas. Sioux City
the branch in Iowa. and Central Pacific
in San Francisco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

JOHN MITCHELL, elected the other day
second time to the British Parliament
from Tipperary, Ireland, died on the
2oth. He had been i'll for short time.
He leaves his wife and family in Brook
lyn, NY. He was man of education
and ability. and earnest in the cause of
Irish independence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
ICE GORGE.

Port Jervis, N. Y, March % An ice
gorge has formed in the Delaware, at
Shoemaker's, six miles above Water Gap.
and extends back eighteen miles to Ding
mans. Ice is piled from ten TO fiftton
feet high all the way, and much alarm L.
felt along the valley At the probable con
sequences.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

PINcHBACK and Kellogg, in Louisiana,
have had a violent quarrel. The negro
denounces the carpet-bagger in the Sc
verest terms. 1t is hoped the result Of
this will verify the the truth of the old
adage, "When rogues fall out honest men
get their dues.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

Ar Gloucester, Massachusetts. on the
18th, three-story frame boarding house
was burned, and four persons burned to
death. Julia Kelley, Hector Skinner C.
Smith and Margaret Walton. The females
were employees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
THE GALLONS
EXECUTION OF THE BANDIT VAS
QUEZ.

San Francisco, March l9.-The bandit
Vasquez was executed to-day atSan Jose.
NOattempt at rescue was made, though
one was feared day ortwo ago. Every
thing passed off quietly. Vasquez assert
ed to the last his innocence Of the crime
of murder at any time during his career,
but acknowledged the justice of his fate,
having been the leader of a murderous
band. Theroolness he displayed during
his imprisonment did not desert him,
but he maintained his fortitude to the
last The execution took place at 1885 p.
m. He eied without a struggle The body
was given to his friends for interment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

NEIGHBoR BAscoM seems to be wei
pleased that Louis Schaefer is with hin
in the Repository establishment. We haC
supposed such was the case. Birds o
a feather" &c.
Who may doubt the lovely pair,
Enjoy their happy cooling there
In various things they quite agree,
And move on 80 harmoniousy
"old Allen" and "0ld Mack" they hate,
And each, to show it, racks his pate.
So move along, oh, lovely two,
The devil is at home with you;-
At least his impish ape is seen
Presiding at each council scenel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
FOREIGN.

IMMENSE ATTENDANCE AT THE
REVIVAL OF MOODY AND SAN
KEY-IRLSH MASS MEETING-OX
FORD'S TIME-RECESS OF THE
FRENCH ASSEMBLY-THE CAR-
LISTS SUFFER ANOTHER DEFEA1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

The Mahoning Vindicdtor is now edited
by S. L. Everett, Esq, late of Akron. We
gladly welcome our friend Mr.. Everett to
our Congressional district, knowing he
will labor earnestly and faithfully in the
Democratic cause. Let the Mahoning
Democracy sustain the Vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

In New Hampshire the Senate is tie,
and the House has very small Republi-
can majority, while the Council is Demo-
cratic, and two out of the three Congress-
men Democratic. Surely not much of a
shoWer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
THESTEUBENYILLE GAZETTE.

We gladly welcome the Steubenville
Gazette to our fraternal list. In the hands
of Messrs. McFadden & Hunter it is a
folio ofimposing dimensions, and capi.
tai Democratic newspaper. May success
attend their efforts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

WE came into the Repository on the
Ist of iday, 1874. BAsCoM.
The very date-brain softening was
visible at once, and continues. Lou
shihfer aid don't avail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
GRANTS APPOINTNENT.S.
7veiOe Supporters of ne Third Term
Bill A6bOiNied 10 Office.

DHE Hpp0lN3FH 70 UWCe.
Washington, March 2l.-Thus far the
President has appointed twelve ex Con
gressmen to office who voted for the Force
or Third term bill. Had these mem bers
voted against the bill it would have been
defeated, The latest Congressman who
has been rewarded is o. ?. Snyder, ol
Arkansas, who was nominated yesterday
as postmaster at Pine Bluff. There are
several ex-members to he provided for al
once
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

GEO. HARDESTY, Esq, of Malvern,
Carroll county, died on Monday, the I4th
inst, Of consumption. He was well
known and very much respected in this
county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, March 2I.-Moody and San
key preached this morning. afternoon
and evening, at Agricultural Hall. AT
the three meetings the audiences num-
bered respectively sixteen thousand,
fourteen thousand and nineteen thous-
and. There was some confusion in con
sequence of the vast crowds in and
around the hall, especially in the even
ing.
frishmen held mass meeting in Hyde
Park to-day. 1t is estimated that thirty
thousand people gathered. Resolutions
were adopted demanding the release OF
Fenian prisoners, condemning coercive
laws in ireland. and condoling with the
family Of John Mitchell.
The time OF the winners in the Uni
versity boat race yesterday is officially
announced as twenty-five minutes and
two seconds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
DEMOCRA TIC MAYOR ELECTED.

Bangor. Me-, March l9.-At the ad-
iourned election for Mayor to-day F. NJ
HoughtOn tDemocra.l was elected by SO
majority, in a total vote of 5000. The
Republicans have four majority in joint
rounril
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

DR.. GASCHE, late of Wooster, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself with a
pistol at hotelin Loudonvlle. Whisky
was the cause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
EXECUTION OF A NEGRO.

Brentvile, Priuce William County,
Va, March l9-Jesse Forks, the negro
who murdered the Hernd)n family near
Cedar Run, this county, on the 4th of
tast December, was hanged here to-day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

A FIRE in Tidoute, Pa, on the 22d, de
stroyed nineteen places of business in the
heart of the town, causing loss of $780,
= 600; insurance $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
Ghe Aenrurrat
IT was expected that the special session
ofthe. Senate would terminate Wednes-
day.

Gov. TiLDEN is trying to break up the
"Canal Ring" in New York. The Canal
Ring in that State amounts to something.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
THE CABRERA MOVEMENT - CASTELAR, RE
SIGNS HIS PRoFEssoRsHIP.

Madrid, March 22.-Only eight Of the
Carlist chieftains followed General Cab
rera in poing over to King Alfonso. Cas-
telar has resigned his professOrship in the
University in consequence of the Gov,
ernmeEt establishing in schools and
colleges the text books and prospectuses
prescribed during Queen Isabella's reign
and otherwise changing the manner OF
public instruction,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25

THE Harrisburg (Pa.) Patriot has it'
crow overthe New Hampshire election as
follows:
1.-TWO rad Congressman sitting in the sun,
Long comes lection day-now there is one"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-25
FRANCE.
SPAIN.

PARIS, March 2I.-The Assembly ad-
ourned yesterday for the Easter recess.
SPAIN.
MADRID, March 2I.-General Campos
has defeated the Carlsts before OlOt and
entered the town. Nine hundred Carlists
were taken prisoners.
The report published in a Paris news
paper last Thursday that Bermon. a
Frenchman and editor of the Carlist
official journal, had been shot by Alton
sists, is without foundation.