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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01
EDITORIAL BRIEFS.


The President has pardoned Melon
aid, ofthe St Louis whisky ring. Joyce
will probably come next.
Hill, of Georgia, goes up--to meet
Blaine.
The Boston Herald is persuaded that
Republicans who do not want to see their
party destroyed had better pull Mr.. Nor
toms Coat.tail.
The extreme Republican organs hav-
ing begun to read Edmunds, Conkling
and their associates out of the party. the
Cincinnati Commercial is led to remark
that the Republican margin is hardly
sufficient to permit that sort of thing to
any great extent.
The Committee on Indian Affairs has
reported to Congress a bill ratifying the
agreement made with the Sioux Indians
last October for the Cession of the Black
Hills and the opening of the country.
In accordance with the resolution of
the General Assembly, the Supreme
court at Columbus on Friday issued an
action to DR.. Charles Wilson, superin-
tendent Of the Athens lunatic asylum, to
appear and show what right he holds
the present position.
PaCkard's Louisiana Legislature and
Cameron's Pennsylvania Legislature both
declare Mr.. Ferry should make the next
President.
The Senators elect from West Virginia
are Senator Davis, as his own successor
for the full term, ending 1883, and Frank
Hereford, Representative in this Con-
gress from the third district, for the un-
expired term ending 1881.
James Madison once said it would be
usurpation to elect minority candidate
to the Presidency. He also spoke of the
possibility of States vote having "a fa-
tai vice" in it. But what was Madison
in comparison to Cameron, Sherman
and FerryP
Grants brother-in-law, Sharp, was fas-
tened on the treasury for life on Friday.
He was confirmed as pay master in the
army. The balance of the family will
probably be looked after this month";
Only about forty more days of Grant,
John D. Lee, leader of the Mormons in
the Mountain Meadow massacre in 1857,
when over one bundled emigrants, men,
women and children we've murdered was
to be shot in Utah last Friday, he prefer
ring that mode of execution. 1t seems
his time was extended.
The news from Europe is of little i'm.
portsnce. Quiet negotiations between
the Porte and the revolted prinCipalities
seem to be on the point of commencing,
and may at least fill up the interval be.
tween this and spring, when we shall
know definitely whether there will be
war or peace.
Circuit Judge Carpenter, of South Car
olina, has rendered decision declaring
that there has been no inauguration of a
Governor, and in consequence Chamber.
lain is de jttre Governor, holding over,
under the State constitution, until his
successor is elected and qualified.
The Kansas Legislature in joint con-
vention Wednesday met at 12 H., and
the sixteenth ballot resulted in SO votes
for Plumb to SO for Law, and Plumb was
declared elected. Both houses then ad-
journed till Feb. 9th. Col. Plumb is a
printer by trade, formerly published the
Emporia News, went to Kansas from
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, when 19 years old. He
is now president of the national bank at
Emporia, and is reported to be worth
100000, which he has made by specula-
ton and the practice of law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

The Arbitration Commisson to de-
eide the disputed electoral votes is COM
pleted. The House and Senate elected
the caucus nominations of the two par
ties, and the four Supreme Judges named
Justice Joseph P. Bradley, of New Jer-
sey, as the fifth Judge. The Commits
sion therefore stands as follows:
President of the Commission-NATHAN
CLIFFORD, Maine.
STEPHEN j. FIELD, California.
SAMUEL F. MILLER, Iowa.
WILLIAM STRONG, Pennsylvania.
JOSEPH P. BRADLEY, New Jersey.
SENATORS.
GEO. F. EDMUNDs, Rep. Vermont.
OLIVER P. MORTON, Rep, Indiana.
FIT. FRELINaHUYsEN, Rep, NJ.
A. G. THURMAN, DEM, Ohio.
THos. F. BAYARD, DEM, Delaware.
REPRESENTATIVES. ,.
HENRY B. PAYNE, Dem., Ohio.
EPpA HUNToN, DEM, Virginia.
JOSIAH G. ABBOTT, DEM, Mass.
JAS. A. GARFIELD, Rep, Ohio.
GEO. F. HoAR, Rep, Mass.
Justice Clifford, the President of the
Commission, is the ouly Judge on it ap-
pointed by Democratic President. Jud-
ges Miller and Field were appointed by
Mr., Lincoln, and Judges Strong and
Bradley by President Grant. Judge
Bradley, selected as the fifth representa-
tives of the Supreme Court, is a native of
New York, ga years of age, and prior to
his elevation to the Supreme Bench in
1870, d leading lawyer of Newark, New
Jersey.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01
FROM COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 3lst, 1877

OOLUMBUbj Jdu' OlbU, 1910
A Car furnace and fire extinguisher
was on exhibition in the House yester-
day from firm in Danville, Illinois. 1t
is destined to supercede the ordinary
stove used in railway coaches, and in
case of accident, upset or anything of
that sort, extinguish the fire at once, and
thus prevent the horrors at Ashtabula,
from the cars taking fire. The Winslow
car stove company of Cleveland have
such a safety stove, and have had for
some years, and on May 4th, 1859, an act
was passed by the Ohio General Assem-
bly, requiring such stoves to be used.
Governor Hayes in his late message
recommended the passage of an act to
establish reform prison or house of dis
cipline for criminals convicted of minor
grades of crime, and bill is about ready
in accordance with the advice. Our pub
lie institutions are multiplying rapidly,
and are very expensive.
In the House this afternoon, the spec
ial committee appointed to investigate
into the facts connected with the alleged
poisoning of convicts of the Ohio peniten-
tiary last January, submitted the report,
declaring that they were unable to fully
ascertain the exact cause of the poison
ing, but all evidence upon that point at
which the committee could arrive, indi-
Gates that the sickness was caused by
tartar emetic, which by some unexplain-
ed means became mixed with what was
supposed to be carbonate of soda kept in
keg and used in making corn bread fol
the prisoners. The committee say that
the use of the mixture caused the serious
illness of 1875 persons, but all finally re-
covered. They further said that but fol
the carelessness of certain employees
this mistake could not have occurred.
On Tuesday Chief Justice Welsh ad'
ministered the oath to Senators as g
court, to try the contest between Judge
Cox and Judson Harman for the Com
mon Pleas Judgeship in Hamilton coun'
ty. T. G. Campbell, counsel for Cox; and
Judge Hoadley for Harman occupied the
afternoon with arguments,
A few days ago, when Mr.. Rukenbrod'E
Senate bill was up to amend the election
law, SO that Judges and Clerks shall rep
resent the two dominant political parties
Mr.. Andrews, from Auglaize county, in
quired how it would be in Jackson town
ship in that county, as it did not contain
a Republican voter. Once in a while a
canal boat was laid up at Minister and
some Of the crew voted Republican
ticket, but he was safe in saying no resi-
dent of the township was a Republican
Business in both branches of the Gen
eral Assembly is progressing, measures
are discussed, reports of committees are
made, bills introduced, &c.
The Insane asylum at Athens is attract
ing attention. 1t is claimed the new SUI
perintendent, DR.. Wilson, is not citizen
of Ohio, and it seems the trustees of that
institution have not reported for two
wears,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01
CRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.

John P. Hughes, who murdered the
preachers in Pope County, few months
since mistaking them for Federal Deputy
Marshals, has escaped from Jail at Dover.
He was assisted, it is supposed, by out"
side parties
Scranton Pa, Jan. 24.-Billy Thomas
was shot dead in his own saloon, at Ply
mouth, last night by Peter Stryker
Fort Wayne, Ind, January 24-Samuel
Ward, a noted Fort Wayne Colored rough
was taken to the Michigan City Peniten~
tiary, to day, under five year sentence,
for nearly numbering white man,
about two years since.
Toledo, January 24.-H. NJ. Lee. dfQs
A. H. Young, of the pretended firm OF
Young & MCRea, was arraigned to-day
before United States Commissioner Os-
born, charged with swindling through
the mails. Young advertised for ten men
to accompany a civil engineers party to
Texas, and exaCted a small sum of money
from each applicant. His examination
was continued till to morrow, to await
the arrival of a witness,
Bloomington, Ind, January 26.-William
Pelly, a man twenty five or thirty years
of age, shot at his step mother few miles
east of here yesterday, and upon his
father expostulating with him, shot him
in the chin, the ball lodging in his neck,
inficting dangerous wound. The Off
GERS who have been in pursuit of him re-
turned this evening without him.
San Francisco, January 26.-William
Kay Neil was hanged, to day, at Albany,
Oregon, for the murder ofSeth w. Hayes,
Upper Sandusky, 0. January 26,-Two
tramps, John Hallaine and W. Dake,
were arrested here yesterday and sen"
fenced to twenty days hard labor on the
streets for stealing clothing from F, Vog-
lers' clothing store yesterday.
Three burglars who burglarized the
residence of Adam Keller, about ten days
ago, were yesterday sent to the Peniten-
tiary for two years each.
New Orleans, Jan 27-William r. Mes
sick, Democratic sheriff elect of Averill
parish, was shot and killed by policeman
MacMahon, who claims that he only
fired to frighten. not injure, the deceased.
Kenton, O. January 26-six boys, the
youngest aged about fifteen years, and
the oldest twenty, broke into Clapker's
clothing store last night carrying off about
$500 worth of goods. They were arrested
at Patterson, brought back and lodged in
Jail to await their trial,
Charles Smith who stole D. S. Johnson's
horse and sleigh and tried to sell them
at Upper Sandusky few days ago, was
arrested at Tiffin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

ZACH CHANDLER forgot about his Flor.
ida kilograms. He sent such sweet NOR.
sells to the Florida Republicansas as these
"We are now sure of-electoral votes
must have South Carolina, Florida and
Louisiana by fair means or otherwise, u
And this
"Send couriers into every county and
get the returns. They must show ma
jority for Hayes"
Gov. stearns telegraphed cid Zach thus:
1--WE cannot secure the State for Hayes
without the use of troops"
To which old Zach emphatically re-
sponded,
eve will'send them"
With such facts coming out, and more
to follow, old Zach cares not for an inves-
tgation by an honest tribunal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01
LILLE FIRST HALT

In Congress to-day in joint convention
will probably be on Florida, the seventh
State on the list, and the two sets of re-
turns from that State will be at once re-
ferred to the Commission. Several days
will be taken in the examination of its
vote, and disposing of the questions rails
ed, for the rule adopted governing Flori-
da will also be applied to Louisiana and
Oregon. Florida may settle the Presi-
dency, either by its vote being given to
Tilden or excluded from the count.
The Hayes electors are certified TO by
Governor Stearns, who, it will be shown,
was not Governor on the 9th of Decem.
ber, and hence his certificate is invalid
The Nlden electors also voted on the 9th
of December, and have since been
strengthened by the certificate of Cover
nor Drew. In this complication the
question may be raised that no electors
from Florida have been chosen, and
hence the State be thrown out. This,
however, we do not think probable. As
the Commission is authorized under the
Act to go back of the face of the returns
and inquire, we cannot see how the State
can be counted against Tilden and Hen
bricks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

BEN HILL, of Georgia, had quite tri-
umph Friday. His isspeech seems to have
excited greater enthusiasm than any one
delivered in the House on the Arbitra-
ton bill. He closed amid great applause
which was heightened by the announce
ment that he had just been elected Uni
ted States Senator from Georgia. Hill is
a man of mark, and his overcoming a
combination against him in his own
State, numbering such men as Stephens,
Toombs, Johnson, Norwood and Cover
nor Smith, is strong proof fofit. Gone to
meet Blaine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

@. But you committed a forgery A.
/ do not know the alteration Of figures 10
be forgery. In reply to Brrchard, wit"
ness said he knew Of no alteration having
been made in returns of any other par.
ishes.
BY Mr.. LawrenCe.-Were not charges
made against you of excessive charges
while you occupied the Office Of Hay
Inspector? A.-Not to my knowledge.
Witness said he borrowed two hundred
dollars ofSpearing to pay his expenses
The Indebtedness was settled, there be-
ing an old account between them; Spear"
ing gave him forty dollars while they
were in New York together; Spearing
telling him he had an advance from the
Sergeant at Arms.
BY Mr.. Field-How much scratching
was done? Al don't know.
During the future examination Of the
witness he said the promulgation Of falsl-
fed returns was signed by all the mem
bers Of the returning Board,
The Committee then adjourned till TO-
morrow,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

EFTGY SARGENT made a report, Mon.
day, from the Senate Committee on the
Florida election. 1t argues the legality
of the count set aside by the Supreme
Court of Florida; giving Hayes $50 ma
jority in the State. 1t claims this find
ing is conclusive, and cannot be examin-
ed into by the State Courts or by Con-
gress, as the Constitution lodges the sole
power in the State. But foreseeing this
doctrine might be inConvenient in the
Oregon case, the Committee draw the
distinction that Congress might go be-
hind the certificate of a Governor. This
cheeky Committee assert judicial powers
for the Florida canvassers, but the Su-
preme Court of the State in 1872 and
again in 1875 decided they had not such
powers. The principle of these decisions
upsets all their special pleading, and
gives the State to Tilden by "a majority.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

The New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Newark, N. j., suspended
operations Monday. The business Of
this company has been pushed with con-
siderable vigor for some years, and
large number of policies have been issu-
ed in this State. 1t is said arrangements
have been made to reissue the policies
in another company, but there is no as
surance that the new policies will be any
better than the old. The great majority
of the policy holders will lose what they
have already paid rather than take chan
ces in another uncertain company. The
fact is the business of life insurance has
been overdone, the market overstoCked.
Another cause of trouble is in the ex-
travagant manner that most companies
carried on their business. Large salaries
are paid to the principal officers, and
commissions to agents are beyond a pay
ing point. All expenditures have been
of the most expensive kind, and their
offices fitted up in the most extravsgant
manner. The end is coming to some,
but the innocent public are terribly
swindled. e.l ,a..l -.st -..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

But we differ with the venerable Sen.
ator from Pennsylvania when he says the
electoral bill now before Congress is a
compromise, for there is no compromise
in it. Compromise implies that one par
ty gives little and the other takes lit
tie, but in the bill now under considera.
ton there is all giving and no taking. A
compromise consists of mutual conces-
sions, but in the electoral bill the Repub-
licans concede all, and the Democrats
nothing,-Dispatch.
1t is bad enough to differ with Senator
Cameron, but why insult him. To SUBJ
NIT question to five Republicans, five
Democrats and five Supreme Judges, of
whom four were selected as Republicans
by Republican Presidents and then say,
the Presidency has been surrendered,
that Republicans have conceded every
thing and Democrats nothing, runs into
twaddle.-PGs. Post, 24th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

SURELY our neighbor Republican jour-
mails have not been sending their papers
to President Grant; otherwise he would
not have signed the Electoral Commits
sion bill. We expect to see the Reposi-
tory, Alliance Revie,U, Massillon I,,depen-
dent, &c, pitching in" to the President
for daring to go counter to their views,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

SENATOR Harvey withdrew from the
canvass in the Kansas Legislature for U.
s. Senator Tuesday morning, and three
ballots were had. The last and 10Th was
as follows: Plumb 81, Osborn Al, Sim
mons 20, Sears 81, Martin 8, Shannon /.
1t is believed there will be an election
to-day, and that the contest will be be-
tween Plumb and Osborn, but there is
some talk Of bringing out new man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-01

Col. ]. s. GRAIL, of Mansfield, has beer
spending a few days in our city with
friends. Col. Grail has served as Secre.
tary of the Democratic State Committee
for several years. No man is better
qualified for the position, and chairman
John g. Thompson would not dispense
with our friend Grail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-08-01
A Case of Woman's Humanity TO
Woman.

Sometimes a woman is found who
is kind to another woman, but such
women are very rare. A late case
of woman's kindness to one of
her own sex came to the surface in
New York. Miss Addie Goulding
is the cashier of large house in
New York, and also runs a dress
making establishment on her own
account. She has had Minnie
PETER in her employ for several
years, and trusted her. The other
day piece of silk worth $50 was
stolen from Mrs. Goulding's estab-
lishment, and no trace of the silk
or the thief could be found. At
length a young man calling himself
Charles PETER, informed Miss
Goulding that he knew where the
silk was, and would return it for
ten dollars. Miss Goulding agreed
to the proposition, but had an Off
GER at hand to witness the transac-
ton. Charles PETER was arrested,
and said that his wife, Minnie
PETER, stole the silk. Then an
officer went after Minnie and got
her. When Miss Goulding came
into court Minnie burst into sobs
and tears and was evidently in deep
distress. She asked for a private
interview with Miss Goulding and
the magistrate. She confessed to
stealing the silk, and said she had
been compelled to steal by her hus-
band or do still worse to keep him
supplied with money; that ever
since she had been married, her
husband had ill-treated and abused
her most shamefully. Through
fear Of great personal violence from
him, she had stolen the silk. Miss
Goulding believed the poor girls
story and refused to prosecute her
for larceny. Not only that, she
kept her in her employ. Mrs.
Petzer will appear against her hus-
band on charge of grand larceny
and she has hopes of getting rid of
a very bad man who has killed all
the love she ever had for him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-08-01
REDUCTION
In Advertising.

Three thousand, two hundred and ffty dollars
worth of newspaper Advertising, at publishers
schedule rates. given for 600, and three months
note accepted in payment from advertisers oi fes-
ponsibnity. A printed list giving name, charne-
ter, actual Daily aud Weekly circulation, and
Schedule Rates of Advertising, sent free 70 any
address. Apply to Geo. y. Rowell a Co., News
272.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-08-01

"In the first place." said he, %
suppose you know that Mrs. Jen.
kins lives in the L."
eyes"
"Well, and you observe that
knot-hole p
"Oh, certainly"
"And this is my study 7"
eyes"
"And where my wife often takes
the liberty to come and sit with
me p
Mr.. Jones said he understood
that.
"Now, then," continued the
clergyman, 81 am in the habit of
frequently reading aloud to her.
And once upon time, l happened
to be reading from this very book"
(picking up a volume of fiction
from the table) "and here is some
thing out Of that same book that |
am going to read to you" And he
went on to read to Mr.. Jones sew
eral paragrahs, in which the fol-
lowing occurred:
"Mr. Jones got to abusing his
family at last. He declared his
wife should not go out a visiting,
and threatened to shut her up if
she dared to disobey him. AS for
going to these evening meetings,
he declared he meant to put a stop
to it; he had had enough of it.
1t did not do any sort of good and
made a great deal Of trouble and
expense for him. He should put an
end to it, at any and all hazards :"
Mr.. Jones burst out laughing.
ais that all ?" said he, his face as
red as the setting sun.
"That and the knot-hole," said
Mr.. Capers smiling good-naturedly.
Mr.. Jones offered him his hand.
From that moment they were
friends again. He went back to
church the next Sabbath. as he
should have done. But Mrs.
Jenkins has never hear the last of
il.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-08-01
News from a KnOt-HOle.

Mrs. Jenkins lives in the other
part of Rev. Mr.. Capers' house,
and thought herself fortunate in
the enjoyment of so great a
privilege. Most good people like
to be as near the minister as they
can. Mrs. Jenkins did. Her part
was merely an L, built on The main
structure. Her little attic, there
fore, was neighbor to the minis
ter's study. Just in the corner
of the minister's study-hoor was a
knot-hole; a trifling sort of a
thing in itself, but when once
found to open into Mrs. Jenkins
attic, of the widest Importance in
its consequences.
When Mrs. Jenkins finally be-
came aware of so close a connection
with the minister's family, she sat
down to fold her hands and con-
gratulate herself. Next, she form
ed her resolution not to let any good
opportunity slip unimproved to
inform herself of matters that
would otherwise remain dark to
her. Day after day, therefore, her
ear and that knot-hole renewed
their acquaintance with one another.
Sometimes she picked up quite q
little bunch of news; and some
times she went down stairs as
hungry as ever. There was as
much variation from day to day as
there is in the price of stocks of
exchange.
Going up into her little attic one
afternoon, to hear if anything. spe-
cial was doing in the adjoining
apartment, she was delighted be-
yond expression to catch the sound
of a voice. 1t was Mr.. Capers in
conversation with his wife. Up
she climbed, walked tip-toe across
the garret floor, got down on her
knees, and put her ear as close to
the knot-hole as she could get it.
She even shut her eyes, lest some
of the good things should escape
by that way.
For awhile she did not under
stand anything clearly. Now she
heard Mrs. Capers laugh; then Mr..
stopped minute and laugh
ed, too. This served to excite her
the more, and she pressed her head
so hard against the rough partition
that when she came to go away,
she carried off splinters in plenty
in her hair.
Finally she heard something with
distinctness. Mr.. Capers was tell
ing his wife, who appeared to be in
great glee, of a man who had been
saying hard things to his wife,
Said he, in the course of his re-
"Mr. Jones got to abusing his
family at last. He declared his
wife should not go out visiting, and
threatened to shut her up il she
dared to disobey him. AS for GO