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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
A LITTLE MORE GAS.

We have seen letter from good bu.
siness man in neighboring city, who is
a large stockholder in the Gas works of
that place. In this he says, 1--WE pay only
a superintendent, two retort house men,
and the necessary day labor performed
on the streets, and no others, and | pay
my own gas bills. For the year ending
April, 1877, our net earnings, without
anything for interest on Investment, or
for natural depreciation of our property,
was per cent. The item of deprecia-
ton is generally counted at to 5 per
cent per annum in addition to ordinary
expenses"
The gentleman giving this information
is a careful business man, who is above
misrepresenting, and no doubt tells the
truth precisely. In the neighboring
town referred to, gas stock ought to be
and is as profitable an investment as it is
in Canton. Such information, coming
from 80 reliable source, ought to have
its full and proper weight with all rea-
sonable people-even member of a city
council, especially if an intelligent busi-
ness man with any breadth ofview.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
MR.. BLAND AND HIS SILVER BILL

1t seems Mr.. Bland, NJ. c., from Mis-
souri,, has been working at the silver
question for some time. On July 10Th,
1875, he reported from the Committee on
Mines and Mining, bill to utilize the
product of gold and silver mines, which
provided for the issue of coin notes, in
sums of $50 to $4,000, to be paid by the
mints and assay offices on deposit of gold
and silver bullion, to be coined or con.
Verted into stamped mint-bars with
which the notes were to be redeemed on
presentation, the silver notes with silver
coin or bars, and the gold notes with
gold coin or bars. The standard Of silver
value was to be dollar of 412 1.2 grains
standard silver-the old legal silver dol
lsr-and the coinage of those dollars was
ordered. All coin notes, silver or gold,
were to be receivable without limit for
all dues to the United States and the
silver dollar was to be legal tender for
all debts, public and private, not speci-
fed to be paid in gold coin. No direct
vote on this bill was reached.
A few days after this, Mr.. Kelly, of
Pennsylvania, introduced bill providing
for the same silver dollar; "and that the
said dollar shall be legal tender of pay
ment for any sum whateyer." This bill
failed, Mr.. Kelly not getting two-thirds
vote to suspend the rules.
On December 18th Mr. Bland called up
his bill, and submitted as substitute
that introduced, by Mr.. Kelly at the pre-
yious session, with some changes. This
new bill provided that "thele shall be
from time to time coined at the mints
"of the United States, silver dollars of
"the weight of 4124 grains standard sill
"ver to the dollar. as provided for in the
"act of Jan. Is, 1887 and that said dollar
"shall be legal tender for all debts,
"public and private, ercept whers payment
"of gold coin is required By la6." The ital-
icized portion was an addition TO Mr..
Kelly's bill, and secured its passage,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

The sIDDAL CASE The case of the State of Ohio
against ]. II. siddal charged with manslaughter
causing the death of Matthew Mcclure, was taken
up Yesterday. The afternoon was occupied in
empannelling the Jury which was obtained undel
special venire. Some time was occupied in the
examination of each juror individually as tC
whether he had formed or expressed an opinion
as to the guilt or innocence of defendant. The
Jurors were found satisfactory and were sworn
after which Court adjourned till this morning 81
o'clock. The counsel on the side of the prosecu
ton are, Prosecutor Shields, John McSweeney
and Lynch and Day on the defence are T. U
Meyer, ]. J. Parker. ard Judge Stacy OF Adrian
Michigan. Mr.. A. Rothscher, landlord of the og
den has been on the witness stand to-day up TIL
our going TO press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08


many Republican members who had op'
posed Kelly's, voting for Bland's revis'
ion of it. The bill passed by 1853 yeas to
SO nays. The majority was made up OF
III Democrats and 80 Republicans, and
the minority of 10 Democrats and 3S Re-
publicans. The bill went to the Senate,
and was consigned to the committee
waiting the report Of the Silver Commits
sion.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Bland, and
passed last week under suspension OF
the rules by 1853 to 34, is somewhat lon
ger than that passed at the last session
It provides -"that there shall be coined
lat the several mints of the United
Estates, silver dollars of the weight OIL
"412I grains troy of silver as provided in
ian act of Jan. IS, 1887, on which there
"shal be devices and superscriptions
"provided by said act which coins, to-
''pether with all silver dollars heretofore
COINED by the United States of like
"weight and fineness, shall be a legal ten
"der at their nominal value for all debts
"and dues, public and private, except
"where otherwise provided by contract
"and any owner of silver bullion may
deposit the same at any United States
"coinage mint or assay Office, to be coin
"ed into such dollars for his benefit upon
"the same terms and conditions as gold
"bullion is deposited for coinage under
"existing law"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

AN EXPLOSION. "A house on solid foundation
is worth two in the air at least Joe Eckert thinks
so, Last Saturday morning when he lighted the
fire in his kitchen stove, the kitchen being wing
in the rear of his residence on Charles street. there
was an explosion and Joe turned few ilip-hap'
through the back door into the yard, Joe says
sptefll, reve gefu man, who is known to him
assembled to his kitchen roof during Friday nigh
and put powder down the fue There are marks
of bare feet plainly discernable on the roof and
leading directly to the chimney. The kitchen ad
diuon was sadly wrecked; nearly all the cornlce
on one side being blown Of and a general appear
ance of dilapidatlon effected. In the main dwell
ing the plasering was nearly all torn Off enc
the whole structure was pretty well shaken up
No arrests have yet been made.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
NlsgIEL0N o0ERNgP0NDHNoE


The usual tread Of the tramp, the bated rsplra-
ton Of the pedestrian, the mufied march Of the
school children, and the sudden collapse Of the
field pumpkin are proofs that winter Is upon u.s.
The crystal frontage OF the Loeher corner Is In
good taste, and may serve as q model for other
business places In the immediate vicinity,
Many are watching for the beneficial results Of
our surprising victory in Ohio. Good must come
oft, or the interest manifested 10 secure II VIII
have been "love's labor lost" A good Inaugural
tlon Of the new work would be to elect John Nc
GregOr Clerk of the Legislature. He is competent
and industrious, and to place him In the position
named would be adjusting lever that would hell
Lift the triumphant craft from the deep cut In
which parties have foundered,
Monday next Is the day set apart for sounding
the whistle of the rolling mill, leased by MegrN
Durant q Ostrander Of Cuyahoga Falls. The firm
will introduce new method Of rolling hollow
iron, and confines their production to the manu-
facture Of tubing locomotive stay bolts, pipes, &C
Our people are to be congratulated on the reVlva
of this branch of industry that will furnish EN-
ployment to many who sorely need It,
Acting President Hayes has issued his Thanks
giving Proclamation without saying Turkey once
"All Saints Day in lyric chant, or Halloween
In htodlum prose, was last Thursday, according U
tradition, holiday of the affections, embracing
facination that would awaken the pastand heralt
| the presence of spirits from the tomb Ihe mou
ern hoodlum don't see 1t in that light. Instead
being divested Of grossness and materially, NJ
persmbulated the streets with his pockets full o
stolen corn and BEANS and his arms full OF CAP
bage roots TO make night hldeous with his tongu'
and the missiles about his person. To such exten
was this gross perverslon INDUCED in here tina
true hearts, veined with love, watching lest tn
"King Of Terrors' come were obliged TO hir'
night watchmen to keep. the hoodlum off,
The fall of Delmonica the Erie street expert
ment, under the blazonry of a popular name, witt
can.can, checker back, snbterranian bowling
dice, cards and other devices for the seduction o
youth aud adult has succumbed to popular pres
sure, and is now a thing of the dead past
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

GOVERNOR Williams, Of Indiana, it is
said, will undoubtedly appoint Hon. D.
w. Voorhees, of that State, to serve as
the u. S. Senator in place of the vacancy
occasioned by the death of Senator Nor
ton. Mr.. Voorhees, has wide reputa-
ton as public speaker, and made his
mark years back as a member of the
lower House.
LATER.-Mr. Voorhees, has received
the appointment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

MAYORS COURT Gertrude BaCkhaus charged
George Billings with rapng on the 9th of May last
near the Oak Grove south of town. The girl is a
plump Dutch girl and Billings is Of ordinary size
and good character. The hearing took place this
forenoon and defendant was held to answer To
Common Pleas Court in bond Of $500 which he
readily got. The girl is enciente, =.
During the past week there were several ordi'
nary drunks disposed of as usual
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

D1ED-At his residence near the fairgrounds on
the 9Th inst, after lingering illess, Alblnus
Longabaugh, aged SO years. Mr.. Longabaugh had
been resident of Canton for thirty yearso or more
He leaves his wife and several offspring tomourn
the loss of kind ndhusband and father The funer'
al took place this morning from st. Peters Roman
Catholic Church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
FORHY-FTFTH CONGRESS.
EXTRA SESSION.
The Democratic House at Work,
Passage of the Bill RemOnetizing
Silver.
A Great Radical Wrong Rlghted.
A Great Radical Wrong Righted
SENATE.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 5,-This body was
not in session yesterday.
EXTRA SESSION

not in session yesterday
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The following bills were introduced
and referred:
By Mr.. FIye-To amend the Bankrupt
Law also to make persons charged with
crime and offences competent witnesses
in the United States Courts.
By Mr. Ward-Authorizing the direc.
tors of the National Banks to declare
quarterly dividends.
By Mr.. Cabell-To reduce the tax on
manufactured tobacco. .
Bv Mr.. Scales-For the transfer of the
office of Indian Affairs from the Interior
to the War Department.
By Mr.. ShelbY-To appropriate cot
ton tax for school purposes.
By Mr., Neal--lmposing duty on bar
ley.
By Mr.. Banning-Amending an act
relative to tax on cigars also, removing
all restrictions now existing in relation
to enlistment of Colored citizens in the
army.
BY Mr., Young-For protecting alluvial
lands of Mississippi from overflow.
By Mr.. Riddle-Directing transmission
of printed matter through the mails
when postage is insufficient. Also, for
election of postmasters.
By Mr., MISUNDERSTANDING a
treaty with Mexico to secure protection
for capital and labor of United States cit
izens which may be invested in opening
railway communications.
BY Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING alluvial
lands on the Mississippi river and i'm
proving its navigation.
By Mr.. Bland--Removing legal disa.
bilities of women. 1t Itprovides that when
woman has been admitted to practice
in the Superior Court of a State she shall
be allowed to practice in the U. S. Su'
preme Court.
By Mr.. Buckner-For the repeal of all
bankrupt laws; also for the establish
ment of national university for women
in Washington; also amending the Con-
stitution so as to restrict the application
of the Fifteenth Amendment to citizens
of the United States on March Both,
1870, when said amendment was adopt
ed and their issue. The purpose of the
amendment is understood to be to pre-
vent Chinese or their descendants from
becoming voters.
By Mr.. Neal--Imposing duty Of 20
cents per GENITAL on all imported barley
By Mr.. Willis IN. Y.)-To promote
education of the blind. The bill propo.
ses an appropriation Of $3.50 600 to be in.
vested in United States as a perpetual
fund, interest on which to be paid semi
annually to the Trustees of the Ameri.
can Printing House for the Blind at
Louisville. ....,.........
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Billy Dulhauer, the well know contortionist and
acrobat, a Canton boy, after successful season
with Hamilton's New York circus, closed the sea.
son at sgouPney, iowa, last week and arrived
home for the winter. The show winters at sigour.
ney. The Corvella Bros, trapeze artists, who win
tered here last season, are in Chicago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

The Cincinnati papers say the pressure
of water frem their new works has caus-
ed the bursting of great many mains
What pressureP We were under the
impression that bust-head was the main
fluid in that city.-NdShville american.
"Bust.head" is a new term. Do they
sell II at the drug stores there2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

KILLED AT MAssnIoN,- G. s. shriner Of orrvllle
was run over and killed by the cars at Massilon
last night. We have no particulars Mr. shriner
was raised and lived in this county till three or
four years ago when he removed to orrvilleS He
leaves family and his age was about hfty'ave,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

A three year old daughter of John Waechter, on
North street swallowed some concentrated lye one
day last week and nearly died from the effects
Her mother put the lye in stone pitcher, having
nothing else that would stand its strength, and
the little girl got her hands on it unknown to any
one else .. #..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
Ghe Aenotrat

TIE French chambers convened yes
terday, the 7th. MaCmahon will not re-
sign, and the De Broglie ministry have
withdrawn their designations. M. Grevy
was chosen Speaker by a vote of 29O TO
l70
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

IAN act for the prevention Of trespasslng upon
railway trains ana consequent injuries to minors
and other persons" is conspicuously framed and
posted on the depot, next to the railway platform
as warning topersons in the habit ofjumping on
and from moving trains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
PLEASE REAR IT IN MIND

that If your grocer does not have, and Will mol
get DooLEY's YEAST POWDER for you, you can
send 20 cents for quarter 80 cents for half or 81
cents for one pound can, direct to Dooley q Bro
New York, and you will receive 1t by return oil
mail. Always use 1t for the delicious Vienna
rolls IL 81 Z NJ tt.. .t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

ACcIDENT.-A six year old son Of Abraham
Bechtel east of town. had his leg broken the other
day by the hind wheel of spring wagon passing
over 1t, from which he was thrown as the children
were taking him home from school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
The Silver Bill Passed.

The House passed, under suspension
of the rules, Mr.. BANDS bill for the re-
coinage of silver. 1t is as follows:
SEC. .. Be it enacted, &C., That there
shall be coined at the several mints of
the United States, silver dollars, of the
weight of 4l24 grains troy, of standard
silver, as provided in the act of January
28th, 1887, on which there shall be de-
vices and superscriptions provided by
said act, which coins, together with all
silver dollars heretofore coined by the
United Ttates, of like weight and fine
ness, shall be legal tender at their nom.
inal value for all debts and dues, public
and private, except where otherwise pro.
vided by contract; and any owner of sill
yer bullion may deposit the same at any
United States coinage mint or assay
office to be coined into such dollars for
his benefit upon the same terms and con-
ditions as gold bullion is deposited for
coinage under the existing law.
SEC. 2. All acts and parts of acts inCon.
sistent with the provisions Of this act are
hereby repealed.
The vote on slspending the rules and
taking up and passing the bill was yeas
1853, nays "a as follows:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

The postofice at River styx, Medina county
was robbed last Wednesday, night The burg
lars succeeded in getting about dollar in small
change and the postmaster's revolver, but did not
find the stamps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

R. B. Cool, the South End drug store proprietor,
who was reported recently as having been very
i'll with typhoid fever, went to Pittsburgh last
week and the trip was too much for him. having
had relapse since his return.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

J.C, Herald, formerly well known Pittsburgh
salesman, Is now with NJ. Hirsch of the Standard
Clothing Hall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
Resumption Repeal in a Fair Wa"

Mr.. Ewing moved to suspend the rules
and adopt resolution making the Dill 70
repeal the third section OF the Resump-
ton act the special order for tomorrow
and from day to day till Tuesday, the
18th, al 8 o'clock, when the previous
question shall be ordered on 1t and on
anv amendments then pending, the spe-
ciaI order not to interfere with appropri-
alton bills, but to be extended if neces'
sary, so as to allow five days for the con-
sideration of the bill and all amend
ments, meanwhile are to be in order
Adopted-ayes l43, nays 49,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Last weeks issue began the ninth volume Of
the Massillon American. The Amertcdn will soon
be old enough to stop running barefooted and
stubbing its toes on rough places.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

A. s. Huntington, for six months past mail agent
in the u s. postal service between Pittsburgh and
Crestline, has been sick during the past week and
unable to conduct his route.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

The meeting in the Y. NJ, c. A. rooms last Sun
day was very interesting, and the attendance in
creased and there Is no reason why these meet
ings should not be sustained. Reader, you are in
vited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Minnie Wagner living at 1874 South Walnut
street extension, broke her arm last Saturday by
falling down.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Samuel Marks of osnaburgh township recently
thrashed / 11O6 bushels of wheatfrom 4S acres, and
claims the championship Of said township for
raising wheat in 1877.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Why suffer with bad cold If one bottle of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold for % cents per bottle
or five bottles for 81 90 in every respectable drug
store in the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

viii X. Upham, head push in Leggets dry
goods place in Wooster was in town over sun
day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Bostick & Keefers show window is one of the
handsomest we have seen in town for many days
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Rev. J. C. Laverty, chaplain U. S.Ap leaves to
day for his post at TT. Clark, Texas
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Go to Ebersole's, Ogden block, and try the
evapOrated pared peaches,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
MARRIED..

HENsEL-NICHOLS. On the LIST inst, by ]. s..
Stoner, Mr.. Peter f. Hensel and Miss FRANCES
Nichols, both of Stark county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
1nral NewS.

New York buckwheat -four at Ebersole's at 8
cents per pound
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-04-19
NJ Murder WEI Gu4.

A few years ago august Flower" wa:
discovered to he q certain cure for Dyspepsit
ana Liver complaint, a few thin Dyspcptic.
made known 10 their friends how easily anG
quickly they had been cured by its use. The
great merits of GEEEN's AUGUST FLOWER be-
came heraldod through the country by one
sufferer to another, until without ADVERT
sing, its sale has become immense. Drug
gists in EVERY TOWN in the United
States are selling it. No person suffering
with Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Cos
tiycness, palpitation of the Heart, Indiges-
ton, Low Spirits, etc, can take three doses
without relief, Go to your Druggist, A. d.
Scruggs, and get a bottle for Is cents aud
try it, Sample bottles 10 cents.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-04-19

Merchants wanting to call public
attention to their business a not dc
better than to advertise in the HER
AID. Our county circulation is extra
large; our circulation in general is
good. If any Of our merchants doubt
this statement they can call on our
p. N. to know what paper circulates
the most through lis office. We are
not ashamed Of our circulation; but ia
king into consideration that the HER
AID was only established in 1874, we
are proud of it. We venture to say
that no paper Of its age has ever met
with better success.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-04-19
Tho Tcachers, ConYentIon.

The teachers of Bradley county held
a convention at tho Masonic Institute
in this place last Saturday.
The house was called to order by
Professor Chalmers, who WAS also
made President Of the convention.
Prof. G. w. Ford was made Vice
President; Prof. Il. NJ. Montgomery
Secretary Prof II, L. Wrinkle,
Treasurer.
The following teachers, beside the
officers, were present:
w. i. Cato; r. w. Selvidgc; j. 4
Henderson; Clark Bates l.. D. Parks
J. n. Varnell; W. a. McCallie; ID. X,
McKamy; a. L. Blunt d. II. Nelson,
S. w. Tiudc'l, and two other gentle
men of Bradley whose names We fail
ed to get. DR.. G. w. Clingan, Of
James county, was also present. Polk
county failed TO have any represcn-
tatiyc at all. The roads were almost
impossible, which we suppose was the
reason.
After the opening of the convention
a committee Of Professors Tindell,
Ford and Sclvidge, were appointed t.
arrange 4 programe for tho next ses-
| sion.
The regular programme as published
in the HERALD was suspended on ac-
count Of the absenco of Rev. Mr.. IIy-
den and Prof. Milburn. Thus closed
the forenoon session.
In the afternoon the best method
Of teaching essay writing, mental
arithmetic, grammar and geography,
were discussed.
The next session will be held on
Saturday, May 9th, commencing at
10 o'clock A. NJ, at which time the
teachers from all the adjoining coun-
ties are especially requested to at
tend.
These meetings will benefit the
school system very much, andit is no.
ped hat from this time forward there
will always be a full attendance. This
school district is composed of the
same counties as is the third Con
gr~essional district.