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The New York herald., 1877-09-20
A CONKLING CANDIDATE.
MR. SWAN wIrHDRAws RATHER THAN OPPOSE
AN ADMINISTRATION MAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Utica, N. Y. Sept 10, 1877.
The following letter. which appeared in the Herald
this morning, practically ends the contest tnis
county between Conkling and the authorizing
men:-
To THR EDIroR OF TEE UREA NoRSryo HBRALD:-
Al the solicitation OF many leading republicans OF
this county and OF many personal friends and tho
sincora hope Of healing the disssnsions whcn have
for some time been agtatng the republican party in
this county. permitted my name to be used a
ddate Tor the nomination tor State senator From
the reported views o NE delegates already elected 10
the County Convention, aud IRON Information re-
ccived from the several towns of the county, u
appears proDabls that another candidate will DO pre-
ferred, and my continuance IN the canvass would
only tend 10 create discord In the party. consider
the success and integrity OF the republican party as
vital 10 the welfare and prosperity OF the country and
its depends the unqualified and hearty sup.
port OF the administration IN its work OF national
publication and the elevation Of the civil service
Desiring to promote harmony rather than contention
and acting updsr the advice those who have most
prominently urged my nomination, aud thanking my
friends Tor the warm and cordial support thus far
gwen me- desire that my nsme should be withdraw
from the canvass for tue nomination,
exprHMDEk lS, 1877 JOSEPH r. SWAN, JE
The New York herald., 1877-09-20
WEST SIDE LIQUOR DEALERS,

The West Side Saloon Keepers Protective Associa.
ton met yesterday afternoon at j. p. windolpns -.
loon, No. $40 Eighth This association u sup
posed TO embrace ali the saloon keepers between
Fourteenth aud F,ity-nnth streets, west OF Broad.
way, aud has been organized for the purpose Of
ind uenclpg legislation. Inc meeting was called
10 order at three =. 81, and there were
about seventy-nvs members present Atef trans.
acting some private business II was moved and
seconded tnat an executive committee be appointed
with power TO act Tor the ASSOCIATION. The iolio xing
memoers were appointed on the committed: :--Messrx
LOUIS Stancn, George Rick, Pniiip Znk, Louis Hahn
ana X Vogei. ihe officers OF tho Association are -
Prcsldent A herman Vice President, A voilin; Sec.
relary, J. y. Windoph, and Treasurer. George Ha-
The New York herald., 1877-09-20
COMsTOCK'S FOUR YEARS. CHASE.

man named George Wagner was indicted four years
in the United Statos Cours this dicrict for SELL
Ing obscene literature. lie was then arrested by
Deputy Farrell and while IN custody OF that officer
escaped wagner now says that urre foil asleep at
room IN West Third street. where both paros stayed
overnight, And the prisoper seized the favorable OPP
portunty TO obtain mis- freedom. Noxt day he went
West where he remained for lew weeks, alter which
ne returned 10 Newark sud embarked In the cigar
business Mr. Anthony CONS. ock has been on the
lookout Tor Wagner since, and last evening
ceeded IN capturing him lew yards from his residence
IN Newark. He nad just parted with ais vile, who
was ON her way to TINS city. Wagner consented 10
come 70 New York with Mr.. ComsIoct ADD was iaat
The New York herald., 1877-09-20
QUEENS COUNTY DEMOCRATS

The Democratic County Convention for Queens
county {. called 10 meet at the Jamaica Town Hall on
Tuesday the 9n Of October at ten O'Clock A. N. Tho
primaries will be held on Monday the 10Th October
The second Assembly District Democratic Convention,
choose delegates 10 the state Convection will be
held at the new Court House, Long Island City, on
Monday, the 10th OF October.
The New York herald., 1877-09-20
PENNSYLVANIA GREENBACKERS.

WiLuAMsPoRr, Sept 19. 1871
Tho Greenbsck State Convention met here a. half
past Two O'Clock to-day. Permanent organization
effected as io'lows:- President y. W. Hughes, Of
Schuykill county; Vice Presidents N. p Haw-
Icy, OF Aleghsny, and S. q. Morrison,
OF Philadelphia. The report Of the Commit
tee on Resolutions, which was very long,
was unanimously adopted The following nomina,
tons wore made by acclamason:-Supreme Judge,
Benjamin s. Bentley, OF Lycoming county; Auditor
Goneral J. Z. Emerson, OF Beaver county; state
Treasurer James s. Wright, OF Philadelphia
Adjourned.
The New York herald., 1877-09-20
TIE HERALD's COURSE.


Ngw YoKx Sept. 10, 1877.
Allow ma TO congratulate you, as one OF the greatest
advocates Of rapid transit. upon us successful term-
nation ut the Court VI Appeals From this date ew
York viii oogiu It's grand forward march OF popuzlng
It's cntiro boundary, and viii complete tho great
revolution pre0ictcd ior u ~ rapid traus Thousands
ol itscitzens VIII most heartily shank Tor your great
efforts, aud the oor occupants oi tho
tenement hOusea Now lot IT'S projectors ahead 10
giveus TINS accomplish the laying OF all
oundatous boore frost nicality ariseE TO
hinder the work. HuMANI TARTAN
The New York herald., 1877-09-20

Bosros, Sept 10, 1871
A public reception WAS rendered 70 General McCie-
Ian In Fancuil Hall this afternoon The Old edncc was
filled on the OCCASION many OF those present being
soldiers who had fought under the ex commander
during tho Potomac campaign. The crowd was full
si impatience 10 greet the General and frequently
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
BIG MOUTH.

The variety of genius operating the Repository
and playing through that organ is observable by
watchful perusal. The heavy battery Of the
chief is always notceable-no mistaking ii. And
then there IS the mighty Voltaire genius who
sends forth his brilliant corruscations in dazzling
splendor with operatic power. But after all, the
red barred, blue.eyed child is the principal power
in giving the organ popularity and zest He gets
down to such familiarity, isso unassumptiOus with
It all, not troubled with 'jaundiced eye" nor
hedged in by speclous rules Of antquated proprie
ty. In fact he is the chief eolian power of the
concern as may be known by
His hair that is red, his eyes white and blue,
With hole ia his face where the skim milk goes
through.
Were he the child of an Indian chief his title
would be big Mouth"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

A MISSING DOOR KNoB-The other night fourth
ward man who had been out sampling beer, went
home attended by friend, who was desirous of
seeing him safely to his door, The friend stood
off and watched while the fourth warder went up
to try the door 1t was quite late and as he stood
on the step looking cross-eyed at his left ear, he
began passing his hand in a jerking manner over
the surface of that side of the door next to the
hinges; he stopped moment to soliloquize:
"Wazer devil smatterth at doOr2 Sumsin
smatter."
Then he began rubbing and feeling about next
to the hinges again and after an unsuccessful
search he gave up in despair and as he wilted to
dropping position on the step he muttered to his
waiting companion
"Jlm, don't wait fer.me; 'sno use; bizness is biz
ness, an jus gotter shtay here all night; teller
what's er mazzer, Jim, when my wife takes 'er
door knobs in Sis timer night, she means biz
ness"
jim then went in and found the knob in its pro-
Der place and the doing man was bounced in
and his friend bounced out just In time to escape
benefit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

AMUsEMENTs.-M Jane Coombs, supported by
an excellent company, will appear in this city on
next Thursday evening, Sept 20. Miss Coombs is
acknowledged as one of the leading actresses of
America, and one who does not deal In cheap
sensation, bogus emotion and motern stage busi-
ness, but an actress In the true sense of the word
She will appear next Thursday evening at the
Opera House, as Juliet In shakespeare's Romeo
and Juliet and all who fail to see her will miss
one Of the finest performances we shall have this
season.
Mrs Henrietta Chanfrau with an excellent
company will hold the boards during the four
nights of the county fair, commencing october 10.
Mrs Chanfrau is a widely known and excellent
actress.
Miss Fife Ellsler, one of Americas most promi'
nent actresses, will appear in this city on the Oath
inst, In the character of "Rosalind' in Shakes
peare's "As you likeit" Miss Ellslerh has metwith
fine receptions in the largest cities, east and west
and will be supported by strong company,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

THE VALLEY RAILwAY.-Mr. A. B. Stone has
returned from England where by the assistance
of Mr. Cyrus Field, he effected an arrangement
with the English stockholders of the Marietta
Road in favor of he proposed consolidation with
the Valley Road. The English capitalists will
furnish $500 OOOr rs basis for the consolidation
and completion of the road, This was made con-
tingent upon the consent Of the German stock
holders, whom Mr. Field has gone now to com
municate with. The English stockholders ap'
pointed an agent to examine The condition of the
Valley Road and he will commence work in a
few weeks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
(oriElnal.)


What varied wonders strike us az they pass
A stage struck monkey throwing Off hh gas
Struts and proclalms while all the boys stare,
Till the swe led bubble burstS-and all is alrl
Prepare for rhyme III publish, right or wrong
Byron.
An operate monkey performed the other night
Displaying all his animus and making quite a
sight
He chartered about CheGferon, Calhoun and Ty'
Ter too,
And then referred to one who trots him, whoop-
de'doodle-do ...
This operate monkey, or ape, as you may choose
Was seen in all his beauties and his revolving
views;
He twisted out and twisted in and worked him
self about,
To get recognition, and now and then a shout
At FIRST his friskiness was seen and pleased the
boys much,
Who laughed at his contortiong, or else his broken
Dutch;
The creature is nondescrlpt, cross as we may
say,
A sort of Tom cat monkey, amusing in his way.
Quite fond of such attention, as, DER him they
may fuss;
In fact, like Wards (Artemas) IAN amooslng lit.
tie cuss y
Description is important, but should not be too
long,
Lest readers get tired out before they reach his
closing songl-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

READNG.-special teachers Of drawing and
penmanship are employed in our Union schools
in most of our large towns oftentimes also a
teacher Of music But reading, the most impOr'
tant of all receives not this sort of special atten
ton, when as a rule, there is more need oft. As
Iongfellow says: "of equal honor with him who
writes grand poem, is he who reads it grandly."
Emerson says: "a good reader summons the
mighty dead from their tombs and makes them
speak to you ore tenis," Ruskin writes: IF
could leave a son or daughter, possessed of but
one accomplishment in life it should be that of
good reading" Chaplin says "our best public
readings have come to be our best public enter.
tainments." Cowper's lines are
Words learned by rOte parrot may rehearse,
But talking is not always to converse;
Not more distinct from harmony divine,
The constant creaking ofa country sign"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

ANOTHER DUCK.-sInce the organization OF the
new boat clubs, whose fraIl crafts with wide out
rlgger are kept at the lake. there has been great
deal OF promlscuous and involuntary ducking,
This may be fun for lockers on but II isn't for the
upset one, we know this having been there. Last
week, duhng the United Brethren picnic, smart
young fellow said he was an old puler, he was,
and by permission got into light working boat
and pulled carefully away from shore; when
long ways out he was observed to drop his oars,
grasp wildly at nothing flop out and disappear
head first and with his feet about six feet apart
polptlng In different directions, He came up
soon and managed to paddle around until assist
ance came Que fellow yelled to him: Come In
out OF the wet" and others enjoyed the fun better
than anything since their next neighbor, an anna
teur cornetist, died. The young man was well
dressed and had on everything, even to his neck
tie, hat and boots. II wasn't much ofa picnic TO
him after that
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

APAIR OF SHARKs.-During the early part of
last week two smooth talking, we'll dressed fell
lows came to Canton, and, stopping at the st.
Cloud hotel, gave their names as Miller, and pro-
fessed to be canvassing for some sort Of publiCa
ton in the interest of physicians. Before they
proceeded to canvass Canton, one of them called
on William Volkman, In the DEMOCRAT building,
and claiming to be member Of the knights OF
Pythias, Red Cross Lodge of Cleveland, tried to
obtain five dollars but Billys eye teeth had been
cut and he refused to bite Next day letter was
received from MasSillOn Knight, stat
ing that two such fellows had been there and
made themselves conspicuous, not only in the
above manner but one of them got on high
drunk and visited the Mayor at the request of a
policeman, when he was fined for dsorderly con-
duct. This letter also stated that two men, whose
description was found in these two almost to the
kink Of each individual hair, had been in Chilli
cothe, o., few days before, where they had swim
died the X. p lodge out of $50. Failing to get any
money from the Knights they began to operate on
the medical fraternity, and after visiting several
obtained few dollars in advance from one of
them. But VOlkman had been on their track and
ascertaining their game, warned one of the doc.
tors, who Immediately notified the police, and on
Thursday night they were taken in by Marshal
Webb, and after an examination al Dr. Pcrtman's
Office were permitted to go, protesting that they
were not guilty and declaring that they would
complete their canvass in Canton and set them
selves right before leaving. Friday they folded
their tents like the Arab and silently stole
away" sloped, vamOosed and left their baggage at
the st. Cloud subject to remittance which may
and may not be received.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

To prevent any misapprehension we would
state hat the NEW AMERICAN SEWING MA
CHINE is not contraband of war During the
contest between Russia and Turkey, the Company
and lis Agents will maintain an armed neutrality
and sell to both bIllegerents, or any one ese' Oh
fering at the same time, such liberal discounts lor
cash as must eventually bring about pacihc
treaty. c,.,,
ONCE III West Fourth st., Cincinnati
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
MAYORS COURT.

Johnny Jones, the little aulder mon fun Penn
sylfawny, Lancaster gownty'' was fined S5 and
costs for drunk and disorderly conduct.
John Kelly, not John the drayman, was fined
the same amount for the same offense.
John and George Nye we're on little brotherIy
hurrah the other night and raised a noise in the
first ward. When they were arrested John was so
mulish that he had to be hauled up in wagon
They were fined IS and costs each and committed
till paid. They will also stand further committed
for drunkenness and resistance TO an officer last
july
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

JOHN WALLS INsAEITY.-Last Friday Deputy
Sheriff Mckinney brought John Wall from his
farm eight miles north east of town, the Probate
office upon a complaint of insanity. After exam
ination before Judge Heldenbrand Of neighbors,
friends and Drs. L. M. Whiting and other physi-
clans, he was pronounced insane and taken to the
County Infrmary to await transportation to New
burg. Our informant stated that Wall had been In
trouble with his neighbors about ditch and had
let the matter torment him until he became in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

FINE PENMANsHIP. There may be seen on ex-
hibition in the post Office beautifully executed
specimen of offhand penmanship by our young
friend William Feller, principal Of the night
school recently started in the cassidy block. 1t
worthy of close examination from all who are in.
terested in this direction. Mr. Feller is meeting
with all the success anticipated in the establish
ment Of a night school here, and as he is compe-
tent and attentive preceptor the institution will
doubtless become one of importance to young men
who cannot attend day school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
ROOTs. AND SHOES CHEAPI

O. F. Clouser, successor to HUT shanafelt,
cassidy block, southeast side Pubic Square, has
received his large annual stock of fall and winter
Boots and Shoes which have been secured in the
largest markets at greatly reduced prices aud
will be sold at prices well worth examining. This
stock comprises all the latest and best lines OF
boots shoes, overwear, &C., &C, for men, boys
children, ladies and misses. Before you invest in
your fall purchases, do not fail to call on him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
LIVERY srARLE For SALE,

The well known Livery Stable on 9Th street,
Canton, lust below the post Cflioe known as the
D. B. Smith Stable, will be sold at bargain Oh
one and two years time. Will also sell Ninety
five tanning mills of the best manulacture, TO-
gether with horses and wagon, and territory
comprising Holmes, Wayne and Tuscarawas coun'
ties, on one and two years time. Not done yet
but will, in addition, sell 81 acres of excellent
land, six miles east of Ravenna, in Portage Co..
O., well improved; will sell it on easy terms For
particulars, Call on or address
ISAAC W. NUMAN,
Cor. 9th and Walnut Sts,
P, 0, Box lila. canton, Onlo'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

ENLARdEMENTs.-H W. wertz the carriage
builder Seventh and Poplar streets, has torn down
his old store house and in Its stead will erect
fine three story brick extending from the present
brick to Poplar street. The building will have an
open business front on Poplar street and will af-
ford greatly increased facilities
Bucher, Gibbs & Co. are putting up an addition
to their Plow works, on East Seventh street to be
used for grinding purposes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
SPECIE RESUMPTION IN 1877 in SPITE OF
THE RESUMPTION ACT FOR 1879.

A. Kilt has bought his Fall stock of Merchant
Tailoring goods for cash on gold basis, Has re-
sumed Specie Payment and is actually paying to
his customers Gold, Silver or Greenbacks in change
and is selling these goods for Cash, and to the
prompt paying trade at prices not before offered
to the trade since the war. All are invited to call
and satisfy themselves Of the truth Of these start
ling statements, and secure for yourselves the
great advantages offered by this enterprising
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

FIRE.-saturday morning about four o'clock the
dwelling house off J. Adams near Navarro, was
discovered by the neighbors to be on fire. They
fastened to the scene and used all exertions in
attempting to stay the flames and save household
effects, but without success as the house and all
its contents were consumed. The fire is supposed
to have been of incendiary origin as none of the
family were at home and the first to arrive at the
spot found the doors open. Loss not stated, in.
surance 1920 on the house and $500 on contents,
in the Ohio Farmers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

The Star of Hayes City, Kas., is one of those
Enthusiastically spicy papers of the new and
boundless west that rs always attendant upon pio'
neer papers. From the large number of Canton
ians who have squatted there one Of their thor
oughfares should be known as Canton alley or
avenue. Street is too common.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

THE LAST OF A LAEDMARK.-The first Methodist
church built in Canton, and one of the first in this
section of Ohio, Was torn down this week. The
structure was Of Frame one story in height, and
WAS built in the year 1882 by Thomas Cunning
ham, whose sister, Eliza Cunningham, still lives
on South Plum street; the site on which the
church was built was the south side OF what is
now West Eighth street on the lots now oc-
cupied by j. o. Palmer and W. 8. Schertzer asresi-
dences and there II remained until 1866, when
the new and more elegant brick church was COM
pleted at Tuscarawas and Poplar strettsi at this
time 1t was purchased by H. W. Wertz moved to
the corner Of 7th and Poplar and converted into
ware-I DOM for his carriage factory; here 1t has
since remained intact until last Monday when
the work of demolition commenced Previous to
the erection of the old church the small congrega'
ton worshipped In the old academy, where the
west school building now stands, and the leading
spirits among them, and those who were most en-
ergetic in building the church, though few In
number and poor in purse, were the following
whose names will sound familiar to our older resi-
dents John and Thomas Bonfeld, Peter Toiiier,
(who was The leading spirit), Newbery Cline, John
Webb, and - Birchheld. There were then but
three churches in Canton besides this, the German
Lutheran St. Johns Catholic and the OLD PresDy-
terrain. Among those who were earliest among
the converts to this church we find the names OF
Joshua saxton, Madison Reynolds, VIM, Dunbar.
Jacob Rex and a few others we'll remembered.
The old timbers are still sound and good for many
years. and will probably be converted into dwell
ing house by Joseph Eckert, into whose possession
they have fallen. The congregation which sprung
from this old church and which now worships in
one Of the finest church edihces in the county, is
probably the largest and wealthlest among about
sixteen or eighteen Protestant organiEationsin the
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

MARRIAGE LICENSEES Charles r. Carlo and Lot
tie NJ, Bingham, William Miller and Maggie Ham,
Louis Charmoy and Rose Bechler, Philip Wolf
and Jane c. Pannall, Daniel W. Stamm and Mar
tha j. snivey Frank NJ. Howe and ona j. Nixon,
Joseph Madru and Louisa Yesseret, Robert P. Yer.
nier and Emma NJ Larkins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

CALLED d. T. Lawson, Esqr,, of Wellsville,
gave us call on Saturday last Our readers will
remember that Mr.. Lawson was the Democratic
candidate for Congress in this district in 1868 and
made an energetic canvass He continuesin well
doing and is ever the urbane gentleman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

Don't forget the Stark County Fair days, Oct,
10th, 11th, 18th and 18th. The premium list
amounts to upwards Of $1,000, and from present
indications the number of interesting exhibits
will be unusually large; among others, there
will be steer Weighing 1000 pounds, exhibited
in the ring daily at 10 g. N. and Ppm,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

We see that John T. Raymond has come out in
new pay by BARLEY Campbell, Esq., in which
Sellers appears as life insurance agent To
off set the busted vests and lost buttons caused by
laughing at his Col Mulberry Sellers, itwould now
seem that he contemplates talking people to
death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13

During the storm last Friday night the 9lst ult.,
the attendants at the Hollow Rock camp meeting
were nearly drowned out. The wind also was
very severe blowing over large tree which fell
on a tent breaking the leg Of Squire James Lewis
and otherwise injuring him. I..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
rrrRHR0pY. AND THElR FRIENDs,

Have come to the conclusion that the sailer Cigar
is the "Best" Mr.. sailer manufactures some
oioht dierent brands for the wholesale trade only
handles nothing but the best quality Of tobacco,
and employs none but the best Workmen' ke'ail
dealers will do well to call on, or address MIN az
MassillOn, Ohio.