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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04

PoMERoY's Democrat republishes the
story current some years ago as to the
cause of Booths killing Lincoln. 1t is
this: Booth had friend who did SER
vice against the United States, savoring
of treason. He was sentenced to be hung.
The day was appointed for the execution.
Booth, desiring to save the mans life,
with some friends went to Lincoln dur
ing the night to ask for pardon. The
President was abed. He was got up, and
then and there Booth plead with hi4!
until morning, when the humane Presi'
dent promised to revoke the sentence
The next day Seward was informed OF
the promise. He old Lincoln it must
not be. The friend of Booth must die
Lincoln followed Stewards advice, and
the man was hanged. This set Booths
inherited hot blood to boiling. He swore
revenge. He then employed Harold,
Pavne and others to assist him in carry
ing out his bloody purpose. Booth kill
ed Lincoln. His hirelings did not ac-
complish their part of the work. The
facts of the assassination are still fresh
in the memory of the people, but few OF
us care to remember what prompted the
awful deed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,
To the Democracy Of Ohio.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE Rooms,
NoITAtpus March II '7B

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL !
COMMITTEE Rooms,
COLUMBUS, March II, rs. }
AT a meeting of the Democratic State
Contra, Committee of Ohio, held in the
city of Columbus, on Friday, the 18th day
of March, 1876, it was resolved that a
State Convention be held on the 18th
day of May, 1875, at II o'clock a. M, at
the city of Cincinnati, to nominate the
following officers, to-wit
Secretary of State.
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Member of the Board of Public Works.
Two Presidential Electors for the State
at large.
Also, to select four delegates at large,
and four alternates, to the Democratic
National Convention, to be heldin the
city of st, Louis, on the 9th day Of June,
1875.
The following is the ratio of repre-
sentation in said Convention:
One delegate for each county, and, in
addition thereto, one delegate for every
five hundred votes, and one for every
fraction of two hundred and fifty votes
and upwards, cast at the general election
of 1875, for William Allen, for Governor.
Under this apportionment the respective
counties will be entitled to the following
number of delegates, to-wit:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04

1t is recommended to the delegates to
the State Convention from the several
counties, where district delegates to the
National Democratic Convention shall
not have been otherwise chosen to meet
by their several Congressional delega'
tions at the State Convention, and select
two delegates and two alternates for theil
respective districts to said National Con-
vention, and report them to the State
Convention,
1t is further recommended that the
County Central Committees provide fol
the selection of delegates by county con-
vention, or otherwise, on Saturday, the
18th day of May, where such delegates
shall not have been previously chosen
A. T. WALLING,
Chairman Dem. State Cen. Com.
JosEPH GUTzwIELER, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04

BABcocK, the Presidents private secre-
tary and confidential friend, is now Grim
inallv indicted by the criminal court OF
the District of Columbia for completely
in the famous safe burglary case that oc-
cured in Washington while the District
Ring was on trial for its villainies And
This is the same Babcock whose charac-
ter and belongings the nice General Sher-
man swore at St. Louis had been above
suspicion previous to the whisky trials
This, TOO, after Babcock's certificate to
the fraudulent measurement of the pub
lie improvements at Washington had
been ventilated by a committee OF Con-
gress This reckless and indecent en-
dorsement of Babcnck makes it dittlcult
to see what confidence or respect Sher'
mans word is entitled to.-Nelcdrk Ad-
VOcdte.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04

THE following are only sample speci-
mems of kilograms from Washington to
radical Grant organs. These papers are
seeking crumbs of comfort:
"Mr. Clapp, radical Officially Govern
ment printer, has been found guilty OF
gross malfeasance in Office. This destroys
public confidence in the Democratic
party, and Democratic members of Con-
gress are getting sick"
20. E. Babcock Private Secretary to
the President) has been indicted for con-
spiracy with the safe burglary case. The
Democratic party is now hopeless, and
prominent Democrats want all investiga'
tions stopped"
"Ex-Attorney General Williams testi.
ies that he protested against paying Jno
| Davenport $45 600 to carry the election
in New York in 1872, and that President
Grant ordered it to be paid, There are
no vouchers showing how this money
was expended. No better proof than
this is needed to show that the Demo
cratic party ought not to be trusted, and
the most prominent Democrats now de.
clare that these investigations have blast.
ed all the hopes of the party for success.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04

John Delano told his story before q
Congressional Investigating Committee
on the 25th. John admits to having been
partner in land survey contract. but
it was only little one, he said. and he
was really surprised when he found out
he was doing wrong. John is guilelesc
sucking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04
FRANCE.

LONDON, April ga Paris correspon-
dent says the fire in the Theatre Des Arts
in Rouen broke out while the actors were
dressing for the performance, and was
discovered before the publicwas admitted.
The flames spread rapidly, The outlets
of the building were so narrow that the
exit of the members of the chorus and
supernumeraries was cut of, and the poor
people crowded the windows, many leap
ing from them upon bedding piled below
by the inhabitants. One chorus singer
was visible for an hour in an upper win
dow beyond reach of help. Four sold
iers were killed and fifteen wounded in
endeavoring to save lives About fifty
persons were badly injured. A leading
singer entered the burning building in
search of her husband and perished in
the flames.
A Times dispatch from Paris says
The fire at Rouen continued to burn un,
til noon yesterday. The fire was caused
by gas jet igniting the curtain. In addi-
ton to the victims whose bodies have
already been found, four persons have
cied in the hospital and four soldiers are
missing. Twelve houses adjacent were
destroyed. The total loss is estimated at
100000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-04
The Views Of a Statesman
WHAT GOV SEYMOUR THINKS or
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

Reform the hirOt on which The Presidential
Caucus VIII Trn-The Republicans Must
Go Ou-The Democrats WiH Succeed Be-
cause Disconnected with Corruption.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
HERE AND THERE.
Old River Above Shreveport Badly
TANNED with Drift Wood,
Departure Of Dom Pedro 0rangemen
Parades Pass on 0uletIy--lnterna.
tlCnaI Cotton Convention TO As.
sembIe In London In August,


Special to The Hornld.l
SHREVEPORT, July l2,-Clear, Their
mometer ninety.six in the shade. Old
river. above here, is badly jammed
with drift, and all communications
by water above the raft is cut OIL. The
upper river at Fulton is higher than at
any time before this season, and still
rising. The steamboat Clifford arrived
at Fulton from high up the river, and
reports that everything above Fulton
Is overlooked, Little river is rising,
aud the bridge at Fulton is threatened,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
FOREIGN NOTES.
The Peace of Europe not TO DO Dis
turbcd by the Scrylan-Tnr'
key War.
Turkey Mast Enter, Occupy SeryIan Terri
tory and Dictate Terms to Avoid a Long
War-PartiCular of the Recent
Engagements, ETC., Etc.

VIENNA, July l2.--lt is stated In di-
plomatic circles that Russia Will not
take any step in the eastern question
without an understanding with all the
great powers, consequently the gen
eral peace OF Europe will not be af-
fected.
LONDON, July l2.-The Times, in
leading editorial, says that the prevail
Ing impression Is that the Servlan in-
vasIon Is at an end, and the question
now Is whether the Turks will be able
TO carry the war across the Servian
frontier and obtain the great political
advantage OF negotiating while in pos
session Of the conquered territory.
MADRID, July l2.-Congress passed
ministerial plan for the settlement OF
the national debt.
LONDON, July l2.-The King and
Queen OF Greece arrived at Chaning,
cross the station to-day, and were met
by the Prince OF Wales. They pro-
ceeded to Windsor Castle.
In the Commons Mr.. Smiths bill
closing the Irish public houses on Sun
day passed lts second reading without
discussion. The government had
assented to the bill, but will propose
amendments.
EDINBURGH, July l2.-The Seats
mans London correspondent says;
have occasion to believe the direction
OF foreign affairs has been, to large
extent, taken by Mr.. Disraeli into his
own hands. Lord Derby Is now play
ing 30 secondary part in foreign 1T
fairs AZ TO excite the contempt In oil
cial circles.
LONDON, July ia Berlin special
In The Timessaysthat at the Reichstad
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
THE CAMPAIGN.
Mr. Tllden 0filclally Notified or and
Accepts the 81, Louis Nomination.
General MCClernand Makes the Presenta'
ton Address Thou Shalt Not Steal,
the Key Note Of the Democratic
Centennial Campaign,

New York, July l2.-The commit
tee appointed by the st. Louis Conven-
ton waited upon Governor Tilden this
morning. General McClernand adj
dressed the Governor, outlining the
work Of the Convention. Hon. w. H.
Hanna, OF Indiana, also addressed Mr.
Tilden, pledging him the united sup
port OF the Indiana Democracy. Mr..
Tilden replied, accepting the nomina-
ton, and said he would soon transmit
formal letter Of acceptance. He be-
lieyed his nomination was not mere
preference between citizens and states
men, but rather declaration IN favor
of an administration Of reform with
which events had associated him In
the the public mind. The demand for
reform in all Governments, and chiefly
I'm the Federal Government, had led to
IA series OF surprises in popular assem-
blages, and, perhaps, in the Conven-
ton itself. What we have witnessed
may be an augury Of what we may
witness in the election about to take
place. The labor Of reforming the sys'
tenn Of government is great, and II
elected, / would enter upon the great
duties not as on u policy Of recreation,
but more in that spirit Of conservation
in which the soldier enters battle. We
now see the dawn of a better day for
our country. The republic is yet to be
renovated, and IL destined to live In
all the future.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

interview, Count Andrassy, OF Austria,
offered to mediase between Russia and
England. Andrassy seems 10 have
reason to hope that Germany would
assist In the mediation. Russia gave
no definite answer, aud the situation
Ia unchanged.
The Belgrade correspondents report.
ed killed and wounded, have arrived
safely.
Lord Derby consents to receive o
deputation, including many members
of parliament, who will present me-
mortal urging complete neutrality on
the Eastern question. A Telegraph
Paris special, says; al hear on very
trustworthy authority that the Servi-
ans are about TO crave amnesty through
the intervention of Russia"
VIENNA, July f. Turkish dispatch.
es report that General Tehencyoi has
suffered crushing defeat, and He'd to
Servia in disorder The report is un.
confirmed
BELGRADE, July L. A Turksh boat
oomoardrd Novocolson, which had
been previously taken Toy the Servians.
The Scrvians captured but little. Two.
sunni Is held by two battallous OF
Turks, and n large number Of Bosh
Books; 200 killed.
VIENNA, July l2.-The Press says.
Ii was agreed at the Reichstadt inter
view to close the harbor OF Kleek
against the landing of Turkish Troops.
CoNsrANrINopLE, July l2.--The
Turkish Minister has resolved to as
simulate Basha Basouk's with regular
troops. The engatement between tho
Turks and Servians yesterday was UNI
important II is officially announced
that the government Is again compel.
ed to postpone tho payment OF interest
In the public debt. Measures, concer.
ted with the Imperial. Ottoman Bank,
for the collection OF revenue for the
service Of the National debt, will be
carried out Az soon ~ circumstances
will permit.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

There is nothing ofparticular Interest
going on in this vicinity except that
the crops all look finely, corn and cot
ton particularly look well.
The farmers anticipate bale Of cot
ton to the acre, and forty bushels OF
corn. The wheat has been damaged
considerably by the rains of last week.
Ten bushels to the acre Is about what
they calculate for wheat; oats VIII
yield from sixty to eighty bushels.
We were shown piece Of German
millet, grown by Mr.. w. Wiley, which
surpasses anything of the kind we
have seen.
We brought sample OF II in home
and hung II In the office. Mr.. Wiley Ii
among the first to introduce the
valuable grass IN this county. His
seed we're sent him by. Mr.. W. $. Van
Meter, OF Kentucky.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
THE CHRISTIAN CmURCR.
Proceedings OF the state Meeting.

Proceedings ~ the State Meeting.
The Convention was called TO order
at 10 o'clock by Brother Kirk Baxter,
who placed G. NJ, Wheat, OF Dallas, In
nomination as temporary chairman,
and Ii, b, Price, Of Mckinney, M see
rotary of the meeting,
The exercises opened by reading of
Scripture by Mr.. G, NJ. Wheat,
Prayer 10y G, Kendrick, OF Bryan.
Address OF welcome by Kirk Baxter
DR.. q. b. Harrison, Of L0ngview,
was elected permanent chairman and
j. 4. Walton. OF Waco, secretary.
A motion introduced inviting all
brethren in good standing to particle
pate in the proceedings OF the conven-
tlon.
Elders Thomas Moore, Kirk, Baxter
and c. Kendrick were appointed II
committee on credentials, who report
ed the names OF the following dele
gates In attendance:
NJ. j. Johnson, Davilla; q. w. Will
liams, 7. w. Caskey, Nj. ii. Andrews,
II. Melton, j. A. Saunders, Sherman /;
! A. r. Kendrick, G, Kendrick, Bryah;
A. J. Bush, Saratoga; j. ii. jenkins, A.
b. Price, Mckinney; Benjamin 0'Brlen
| Hook berry; G. :. Bnrns, Denison A.
| G. Clark, &. NJ. Wilmet, J. A. Clark,
Miss Lucy Rutherford, George Jacobs,
Mrs. George jacobs, Thorp Springs; A.
V. Wright, Prairie Point; w. J. Latta,
David W. Adams, l.. ID. Myers,E Gill,
X. G. Horn, Dallas; w. X. Hartman,
Sandy Point; Thomas Moore, J. ii.
Crutcher, j. I. Walton. Miss lmogene
Banton, Miss Zula Banton, Waco; q.
b. Harrison, Thomas Young, Long
view; H. Pangburn, II. NJ. Rawlins,
Hutchins; Il. EIgin, Christian Hill.
The following visitors were reported
in attendance: j. Il. Wilmeth, Miss
s. T.. Wimeth, Miss G. Schultz, Me-
Kinney; Is. II. Hallow, Sedalia, Mo;
w. II. Hall, New Orleans; J. ID. Gil
lard, Va; J, T.. Scohy, Murfre esboro,
Tenn; J, III. Roushol, Union City,
Tenn. 4. Ii. G. Perry, Wilsonville,
Tenn; 4. Il. Burnett, Bonham, Texas
A. b. Price, Of Mckinney, offered
the following;
Rcsoiucd, That all resolutions offered
TO the convention shall be made In
writing and placed on the table of the
secretary, with the name of the person
offering the same attached.
On motion, the convention adjourn
ed until two o'clock p. III. Adopted.
The committee on order OF business
was appointed by the chair, composed
Of Brothers Thomas Moore, J. IL Will
meth, II. Pangburn, A. Clark and ~.
&. Horn.
The following was unanimously
passed by the convention;
Rcsoired, That the city papers have
the privilege OF reporters In this meet
ing, to make such reports Of Its pro.
ceedings as they may deem proper and
that they be respectfully requested to
publish this resolution.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

investigate the amount Of damage dpuc
10y the rebel raid on Henderson sta.
ton, aud that n Urge amount OF
money was collected from the citizens
to reimburse the government and di.
rectlng the Committee on Expendi.
lures In the War Department to ascer.
tain the amounts collected and from
whom aud to what use II has been ap.
piled. Adopted.
Bill appropriating 500, 900 for the
construction Of military posts on the
Mussel Shell and Yellow Stone rivers
passed.
Hewitt, Of New York, from the com.
mittee ON Foreign Affairs, reported
back resolution declaring the action
OF Robert {, Schenck, while United
states Minister ut the Court Of Saint
James, in becoming u director of the
Emma Silver Mining Company, aud
his operations in connection with the
shares Of the said company, and the
vendors thereof, rs llladvised, unfor-
tnnate aud Incompatible with the du-
ties Of his position. Adopted without
discussion or division.
a bill for the protection of the Rio
Grande frontier was discussed to adj
journment without action.
Senate: The chair laid before the
Senate the House bill to amend the
Pacific railroad acts, 1t provides for
sinking funds, A spirited contest over
It's reference ensued West insisting it
should go to the committee on rail.
roads, aud Edmunds that IL should 20
to the Judiciary.
Mr.. Edmunds argued that the bills
already reported by the committee on
railroads were prepared by the rail-
road companies or suggested by them,
and were Dot TO become operative un.
I'll accepted by n vote OF the board OF
directors. The question of reference
went over.
The impeachment prosecution closed
It's evidence, except that OF Mr.. Evans,
the defense commenced the examina-
ton OF witnesses ~ to Belknap's good
General Hancock was called, but 1t
was announced that he was too
sick to attend, and the Senate then nd
journed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

The Council have been looking into
the census muddle. Many omissions
are noted, "perhaps three thousand"
The police pay matter Is progressing
fayorably. A number OF June accounts
have been received. The petition Of
Messrs. Myers, Keller and Conner, for
right of way for street railway from
the present terminus OF the San Jacin-
to street railway up Commerce and out
Ervay street to the city limits, was
presented and the right granted. The
petition OF J. G. Kearby and j. NJ.
Stemmons, for right Of way for a street
railway from the square out Commerce
street to the Fair Grounds was granted,
An ordinance on the North and South
street railway was passed. The dona
ton OF ground for postofilce to the
Government has been recommended
for acceptance. The Street Commits
sioner has been instructed to widen
the alley from Main to Elm, between
Mr.. Speer's and Mrs. Newton's proper
ty, making the alley five and hall
feet wider Oh the west side OF Speert
lot.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

TORONTO, July l2.-'rho twenty first
annual convention OF the Young Mons
Christian Association OF the United
States and Canadas assembled here
this afternoon. There are about 800
delegates present
NEW York. July l2-Dom Pedro
and party sailed to-day The Russian
war vessels saluted and manned the
ards rs the Emperor passed out
New York, July again very
hot. The number OF deaths from pros
tration not yet reported, but about ten.
Sr Louis, July l2,-Shickle, Harri.
son Il Co, 5 pot foundry burned. Loss
100000. Hemoran Il Bros. nut and
bolt factory nearly destroyed, Loss
$4,000.
NEW ORLEANS, July II. Mr., John
Phelps, President of the Cotton Ex-
change of America, In pursuance OF II
resolution adopted 10y tho convention
Of last July, has issued call for M In
ternational Cotton Exchange COnven-
ton, TO meet at Langham Hotel, Lon
don, on the 9th of August. Nine del
egates have been appointed to repre-
sent the American Cotton Exchange.
BALTIMORE, July l2,-Forty cases Of
sunstroke yesterday. Ten fatal Thun-
derstorm last night,
HAVANA, July ia project ia on
foot for forty million dollar loan for
the benollt of Cuba, the Spanish Gov
eminent giving as special security the
customs Of the island. A merchants
meeting subscribed three millions.
ALBANY, n. Y, July l2--Adam
Stevens, Vice President Of the Albany
aud Greenbush Bridge Company, has
been oustl Il on u charged Of emhe2'
cling two hundred thousand dollars
worth Of bonds Of the company.
New YORK, July l2.-The Orange
men had Il picnic at the Sylvan grove
A parade was contemplated, but abAn'
doned. No disturbance.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-Two thou.
sand Orangemen were In line Of pro-
cession to-day. No disturbance.
LAWRENCE, Mass, July l2.-Three
hundred Orangemen paraded to-day.
The entire police force OF the city was
Oh duty. No disturbance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
ACADEMIC STAFF ;

col. JOHN q. JAMES, Superintendent
and Prot. Of Mathematics; MAJOR II. H.
DlNWlDDlE, Professor PhySiG, and Chem,
lstry; COL. +, W. JAMES, Gommnudant OF
and Tactics; MAI. W. l.. BRlNGll uRST,
PHI. H., Prof. of Languages, History and Lit,
erature; CAPT. W. Ii. TALLEl, Asst Prof
Mathematics aud English.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13
ALFRED c. GARSIA & CO.,
?,,!!.. Commission Merchants,
GALVESTON. TEXAS.

,, pv COMPANY weare prepared to handle
'nhoa, on consignment, upon when we VIII
W. ,,bsral cash advances maylo-uSn
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

Please take nouce that whereas there are
hainV offered for sale in your locality by par
,Vns not licensed by us Iron Cotton TIES
with buckles having an open slot through
one bar the buckle leading lnto niprt un
we Ma either with new Buckles ana
i Hnnds or secondhand Buckles IN combine p,
,ian Win new or pieced Bands, unless bought
RON our authorized agents. p,,.,.,., oor
our Arrow and other open Slot bn LEX a ,"t
soy"raI years past have been soid anu
seNuint od al Licensed TO use one only"
sum amr attorneys t are instructed to bring SUIT
oSn I ali persons violating our patent
rights,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

JAS. b. SHEPHERD, NJ, d., Surgeon; 1T.
J. A. BAKER, Adjutant; III, A, WILLS,
Quartermaster.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-07-13

Two Ross Avenue bellies went out
into the yard with terrier, the other
day, and turning over some old lum'
Der, killed twenty rats, and yet they
tell us American women are not equal
to their grandmothers, and deny them
suffrage!
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-11-10

Dispatches say that Governor Ti4den
addressed a farge crowd IN New York
last night, and no doubts whatever of
his election were entertained. His
.asolid column of lS4 electoral, votes re-
main in tact. backed by several hun-
dred thousand majority Of the popular
vote. while Hayes has added only the
rsix electoral votes of California. and
tho three of Nevada to his number
giving him only l63 votes as far as
heard from. Florida, South Carolina.
'Oregt:a, and Louisiana are yet to be
heard rom definitely. Each and all of
these .ie claimed by both parties, and
white any one'of them secures Tildsn's
.eleetioL, the vote Of sll'is necessary 10
elect Hayes. The Democrats are there.
fore confident of success, and lack
sOhsndler isedespond-st., and has no
word of encouragement 10 offer fis su-
tbordinatcs.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-11-10
4lNNkk "
ALLEGED FRAUDS.

It is alleged that the ballot boxer,
registry lists. aud returns have been
,doctored in San francisco. and that
sthe result has been illegally changed
TO the extent of 1000 votes. The an
thorifies held council in the city last
might and Determined TO 'ake Charge of
she returns. An agreement was made
between the Mayor and Buiteta States
officers. according to the terms of
which both assume watch over the
boxes uitii next Monday. when the
Supervisors will can vass the vote. 1t
Is aIltged that the ballots were tam.
pered with by men in the interest of
-Gorham, and that there is proof of
frauds which will probably change the
eesuKin the Stste,