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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

WHILE Mr.. West is personally attack.
ing the motives of his opponents, we will
institute a little inquiry into his motives
for preaching Communism. We have &C.
cumulated some facts already. Mr.. West
is the first in this canvass to endeavor to
make the Ohio battle Vituperahvely
personal one. The logic Of his Marietta
speech consists in charging that Mr.. PEN
dleton is Clifton millionaire and Gen.
Ewing is in debt-an amazingly consist
ent charged But on this basis he assumes
to prove that neither the arguments of
Mr.. Pendleton nor of Gen. Ewing de-
serve attention. Mr.. West, what about
those Cooperative Associations for con-
niying at whose Wickedness you have
been 80 literally paidP If you intend 10
grope your way over the State abusing
your betters personally, instead of deba-
ting public questions, you will probably
discover that there are blows to give as
we'll as blows to take. You have set the
example of substituting personalities for
arguments. There are few Democrats
in Ohio seized of some talent in that di-
rection, who are also possessed of an
enormous avarice for facts Gin. Enquirer,
Mr.. West, the fact is, is "small pota.
TO-" and rises, not to the true dignity Of
the position, but sinks to the groVeling
Of the demagogue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

The workingmen's convention proceed
ings last Saturday will be found in this
paper. The platform is not as explicit
as we had hoped. For instance, they do
not say tariff or free trade. Under tariff
taxation the poor men pay and the rich
escape. Under free trade and direct tax
alton, the rich pay and the poor escape.
This is all the difference.
GREENBAcK.-A Mr.. ]. H. Randall, of
Michigan, held forth on our PublicSquare
last Saturday evening, on Greenbacks
He claims the road to salvation and pros
perity for this country is through green
back food, and he, we suppose, would
like to be the Noah. Mr., Randalls de-
scription ofthe bad and suffering condi-
ton of business and labor was mainly
correct. Having been Republican till
lately, he did not carefully 60 into the
causes that have brought about this con-
dition of things but glibly passed 1t OIL
by proclaiming both parties untrustwor-
thy, and, indeed, responsible. We can
not see how the Democratic party can be
held responsible, when it has not oeen
in power since 1861, and is not now
The Republican party having been in
power, its policy the established policy
ofthe country, and that policy in the
hands of its friends, it is certainly unfair
for a speaker to try to relieve that party
of the responsibility. Mr.. Randall hav.
ing been a Republican till lately will
probably account for this, as he has been
a partcepS crimiai8.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
HANeLNe oF AK INNOCENT MAM

Louisville, August 23.-statemens are made
that Richard shuch, hung last month for the mur.
der in 0wenIon, Kentucky, is al innocent man,
so far as the crime for which he suffered Is con.
cerned. shuch was implicated in many Kuklux
outrages but In this particular instance seems now
to have been innocent, though present when Par
ish was slain. By his confession and statements,
Dave Carter, since arrested, shows the existence
Of regular band Of outlaws, the leaders Of which
ere now all In custody,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

WoRKrNGMEN remember that John
Sherman says the Resumption Act "can
be, ought 10 be, and WILL BE executed, if
not repealed" Remember this, and
vote for the Democratic candidates, who
stand on platform which demands the
repeal of the Resumption Act.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Mr.. JOHN SHERMAN is really said to be a
candidate for the Senate, and that he ex'
poets to be chosen in the melee between
Garfield and Matthews should the Rep
ublicans have the next Legislature. Mr..
Sherman may bear in mind that a strong
Democratic party in Ohio intends elect
ing majority of the Legislature to be
chosen in October.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Tbs Democratic is the party Of justice
the party of the people-the friend Of
labor. It never was monopoly party
never legislated to build up a moneyed
power, but allowed "the blessings fgov-
ernment, like the dews of heaven, to fall
upon the high and the low, the rich and
the poor slike.' Let laboring men think
Of this, for it is history and fact.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
40 VA TIC.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT; Iu response to the chal-
lenge from Frank Meyer, published in last weeks
DEMOCRAT, hereby signify my acceptance Of the
same, and will row him over the lake course
(same as rowed on the Dist inst) on the same con-
ditions which controlled the recent race.
would designate Tuesday, Sept. II, as the day for
the contest. Truly yours,
R. NJ. BALLARD
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

PRIZE EPREsENTATIoNs-La Saturday evening,
att. A. Meyers jewelry store the prizes roWed Tor
at the recent regatta of the Eclipse Boat Club
were presented to the winners Of the races. The
medals for the skif and tub races were presented
to the winners at the time Of the races, but the
cups, &c. were held for exhibition until last Sat
urday evening. The first prize senior single
sculls, handsome silvel goblet was presented to
r. NJ Ballard; Junior single sculls, engraved Sill
yer cup, Ed. Biechele double sculls first prize
silver cup to Frank and Joe Meyer second prize
silver cup presented by q member of the Naiad
Boat Club to Andy Biechele and William Vogel-
gesang After the cups had been delivered to the
boys, Harry ChafIey was called up and presented
with beautiful silver castor handsomely en-
graved. This was presented by Mr.. J. A. Meyer
in appreciation of Chaffey's efforts in rowing
against the Senior single scullers who have had
years of practice, when he had been In light
boat but a few times The occasion was happy
one, and everything connected Herewith was
pleasant Milt Ballard has accepted Frank Mey-
ers challenge, as will be seen by his card in this
issue, and the race will probably be rowed about
the llth of September
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

BOARD OF HEALTH--Met Wednesday evening at
the Mayors Office, when Henry Bergman and A.
McGregor were sworn in as members. The Board
recommended that council consider whether 1t Is
not advisable to provide that after January next,
the keeping of hogs within the city limits be pro
hibiied
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

A certain railway official at Alliance,
and great temperance shouter, takes a
great deal of interest in working against
Auditor Sourbeck-by lying and SLAM
dering. This o6fetoaS c6icfal had better
"look little out" or we may be COM
pelIed to chronicle one Of his big drunks
in Cleveland not long since.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
The Struggle for the shipka Pass.

The Times Vienna correspondent remarks. re-
latiVe TO the attick Of the shipka pass, that all
along the main range Of the Balkans especially
along the Tundja Valley the face Of the mountains
is precepitous rock, through which the road
leads up in steep curves. However much the
bulk Of sulieman Pashas forces may have been
Injured to mountain warfare, and however heroic
may have been the efforts made within the last
two days 1t will be little short Of miracle If they
should ultimately succeed in carrying the pass.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Our State election takes place five
weeks from next Tuesday. Let Demo-
Gratis Of Stark give the subject all nects'
sary attention, and perform all necessary
work to get out our full vote. Let every
good citizen do his duty, and rally for our
sntirs ticket.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
PRODUCE MARKET.
NEW YORK.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. o
WOOL MARKEI

Philadelphia, Aug 22.-Wool very little change;
manufacturers continue 70 purchase as wanted;
46@49c; Xxx SOC; xxx and picklock held higher
eombing and delaine In demand and taken as
fast as offered sales at 5O@55c, as to quality; some
very choice 56@57c; pulled sold close and in fair
demand At 380A6c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

FARMING LAND.-we learn that Peter Chance,
Esqr, Of our city, Is agent for parties owning
choice farming lands in Michigan and Kansas,
which he is authorized to exchange for Stark Co.
property. We have no doubt there are persons
who could better their condition by trading with
Mr., Chance and going on their own farms.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
THE WAR.


London, Aug. A.-The Daily News correspon-
dent at the Russian headquarters explains the
mystihcation which has. arisen concerning the re-
ported capture Of Hainkol pass by the Turks. He
says;
On the 18th inst, column of suleiman Pashas
force attempted 10 force the pass 1t has been re-
ported they were successful, but, though the col
umn did, indeed, force its way into the defle 1t
was so roughly handled by the Russian artillery
and by the regiment holding the pass that 1t was
compelled TO retire
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

P1CKPocKErs-on the special train from Pitts
burgh there were several plckPockets, and one
man was relieved of a pocket-Oook containing
money and notes valued atsl,7OO. Two men were
arrested on the train but proved not to be the
guilty ones The plckpockets got off the train at
Canton Cleu Herald 2Sth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

TUsCARAwAs Co.-The covered bridge spanning
the Tuscarawas river just south of New Philadel'
phio Ohio, was destroyed by fire on Saturday. 1t
was three span, double track bridge, 82o feet
long. The loss will be about $4,000. Its insured
in the North American for $4,000, and in the Hart
ford for $4,000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
MARRIED.

RICH-KRoPF.-On the 2lst inst, by Rev. P.
Herbruck, Mr.. Daniel Rich and Miss Barbara
Kropf, both Of Stark county.
HEPLAR-DARR.-On the 23d inst. at the
residence of the brides mother, In Bethlehem
township, by Rev. George 2. Cochel, Mr. Plus +.
Sheplar and Miss Susan A. DArr, all of Stark
county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Public schools will open on Monday, septem-
Der Sd, In all departments. Our Board Of Educa.
ton have everything in shipshape, and we an
ticlpate profitable year for the youth Of our city
Let the drill be thorough, and thus obtain wisdom
and develop understanding.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Our friend Allen Smith Of this city is paying
particular attention to the cultivation of a new
potato, known as the Canada Victor" We were
shown specimen Of this growth the other day,
and at first sight thought 1t was new tangled
muSkmelon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
THE SADLY DISAPPOINTED.

never took girl to church
The longest walk back home 10 plan;
Bat what abe left me in the lurch,
And walked back with some other man.
Burlington HG,Okebe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

WEST beats all the distinguished in
blackguardism and personalities lie
seems not to see and distinguish between
decency and vulgarity.
"Immodest words admit OF no defense,
For lack OF decenCy is lack OF sense"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Wn1IAM A. LYNCH, Eso,, opened the
campaign on our side at Alliance last
evening, We understand he had good
meeting. Mr.. Lynch will fill few APP
pointments made by the State committee
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

From telegram received we learn that Edward
Patton, son of Thomas Patton, Esq, Is lying very
Ill with fever at some town in Iowa. Friends
have gone on to care for him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

"THR most monstrous political fraud
recorded in history This is the Ian
guaee which appears in the platform oil
the Maine Democracy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

ENGLISH LUTHERAN.-Rev. L. NJ. Kuhns hav-
ing returned from his health trip viii oficiate IN
his church next Sabbath.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

Charles N. schmick, secretlry and Treasurer Of
the Cherry Valley Iron Company, Of Leetonia, o.
vas in town last Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

M. A. FoRAN speaks for the Democracy
on Friday evening, at the Opera House,
Come and hear,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

W. s. Potts, editor Of the Ohio Patriot, New Lis
bon, was in town last Friday, Potts is one Of the
finest looking members Of the fraternity in Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

MAEsFIELD.-The Wittenburg Synod Of the
Lutheran church WA in session last week contin-
uing its session over the Sabbath.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

MA. FoRAN speaks fer the Democracy
on Friday evening, at the Opera House,
Come and hear.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
ghe ;AetrorrAt

LA. FoRAN speaks forthe Democracy
on Friday evening, at the Opera House.
Come and hear.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
MURDERED AND HUNG.

The Washington Court House Tragedy-7hc Coron-
erS Jury Say That Mary Donaldson Vas Hung
after Being Killed,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
CANTON RETAIL MARKET
DEMOCRAT OFFICE
Dry GROCERIES.

Canton, Ohio Aug %, 1877.
The following will be found correct quotations
this day Of the Retail price to consumers of the
articles numed:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30
OH, OH All, All!

HOW NOMINEE VEST BROKE A WILL MAR
RED THE WIDOW AND GOT 75.OOO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-30

NJ. A. FoRAN speaks for the Democracy
on Friday evening, at the Opera House,
Come and hear.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10
Noted American Women.

Mary Abigail Fillmore was the rarest
and most exquisite Presidents daughter
that ever shed sunshine in the "Whlte
House," Although she died at 22, yet
her memory is benson to all young
American women, especially to those
surrounded by the influences incident
to high station and brilliant social life.
Not content with mere accomplishments,
she secured a thoroughly practical
education. She was French, German,
aud Spanish scholar, a skIlliul musician,
and an amateur sculptor. She CON-
bined intellectual force, genuine sens-
bility, and deep tenderness ofheart with
brilliant wit and sparkling humor. She
used her opportunities, as the Presi-
DENTS daughter, to minister to others.
"Blessing she was, God made her so,''
and her memory is benedlction TO
| American maidens.
| Not many years since, had you
chanced 10 see plainly dressed girl OF
eleven summers trundling through the
streets of Lancaster wheelbarrow loa ad
of wood, careless OF her own appear
ance, but deeply interested in the com
| fort OF a poor c0lored woman, you would
scarcely have chosen her as the cir
who was to become the social queen O
the White House, or who, BY her sur
passing brightness, was to make suct
an impression upon the Queen Victoria,
that she enose 70 make This Youthlui
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10
Court Cuttings.

Martin Bare against Jas. l.. Wise,
County Treasurer, and Jos. b. Homph-
ries, County Auditor. This was pro-
ceeding in the nature of an injunction to
erjDin the collection of a tax alleged by
the plaintiff to be unlawful upon his
property OH Walnut street, near Com
merce. A preliminary injunction was
obtained soma months since TO prevent
the collection of taxes.
1t was claimed that the Treasurer had
disregarded the temporary order issued
in the case, and that he had sought to
enforce indirectly the collection Of this
illegal tax.
1ue Court found that the citation
issued in the case ought not to have
been issued, and that The plaintiff had
not placed himself in contempt, and the
rule against him was discharged at the
plaintiffs cost.
DEGREES of divorce were granted in
the following cases: Frank W. Riggs
from Amelia Riggs, OH the ground OF
adultery; Helen Washabaugh from Geo.
IL. Washabaugh, on the ground OF WillGul
absence; Lewis W. DAVIS from Mary
W. Davis, on the grounds of absence and
neglect of duty; Clara Page from W. H.
Page, on the ground of adultery; John
l.. Mason from Mary Mason, ON the same
ground.
The case Of Webster Meader against
Ida j. Meader, a suit for divorce, was
taken under advisement.
In the case of Jane Nj. Feski against
| Catherine Wolthurst and others, the
| jury rendered verdict for the plaintif
| for $500.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10

American girl one OF the leading ladies
at the Court OF st. James. On the con-
tinent and in Paris she was everywhere
greeted as q t'girl-queen." And when
Harriet Lane was called to preslde az
the White House, honors OF every KIND,
such as probably were never before be-
slowed upon an American girl, were
heaped upon her.
Al President Jefferson evinead his per-
sonal appreciation as well as his official
recognition of Mrs. Madison, both. in his
letters and In the fact that he called her
to preside at his table during the alb
sence of his own family. But 1t was as
the wife Of the fourth President OF the
United States that she inaugurated the
golden reign of the Presiden's house.
The benefcence and brilliancy OF her
reign were never approached before her
day, and have never been equaled
since." We read that she was declared
the most popular person in the United
States, ana wonder what was the secret
OF her power. Soon the answer is given.
"She loved human beings and delighted
In their friendship. She never forgot
opportunity Of making a new one." She
ii led every hour of prosperity with the
rare sunshine of her nature, in the nour
of trial was not found wanting, and in
the face Of danger rose to the dignity of
heroism. Her gallant stay in the White
House while her husband had gone to
hold council of war; her cool COM
mands relative to the protection OF the
picture OF Washington, while in sound
OF the enemy's cannon and messengers
begging her TO fee, are proud facts in
our history. No eminent man retired
flom service of the State ever had more
public recognition and more honor be-
slowed upon him by the government than
did this eVer-beloyed woman. Until ner
death, on New Years day, after paying
their respects to the President, all the
hgn officers OF the government always
adjourned to the home OF Mrs. Madison,
to pay their respects to her. Congress
conferred upon her the ranking priVi-
| lege, and unanimously voted her seat
| in the Senate chamber-two privileges
never before conferred upon any other
American woman.-["M. Z. A." in
Ten Years in Washington.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10

coroner Dr.. Stlch has, during the short
time Of his official career, already shown
that he is the right man in the right
place. The Germans Of Cincinnati may
congratulate themselves that they have
found such an able representative.
Stitch has glorIously worked his way
up to his office, and we are convinced
that when he has arrived at the end oi
his Coronersnip the public will say that
he has never made a false "Stich." II
will be by him "Finis corondt opus"
I'VE may also add tnat DR.. Stitch has
made good selection in the appoint
ment of his clerk, Mr.. G. H. Menke, who
has already surmounted the difficulties
of his position, which are very arduous
and bear heavily on a new beginner
Mr.. Menke, by mis- kind and affable mar.
ners, has won for himself large num-
Der Of friends. Under the regime OF Dr.
Stitch and Mr.. Menke, affairs at the Coro.
nei's Office promise To be better managed
than under any Coroner heretofore.l
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand Opera-hOuse.

Miss Emily Soldene was on hand last
night, and made her appearance in "La
File de Madame Angot," greatly to the
elight of the very large audience. The
popular opera was rendered with great
credit to Miss Soldene as we'll as the
whole cast. Mr.. Ashton's singing was
especially commended.
The bill tor Tonight is the "Trlal by
Jury" and "Geneveive de Brabant."
Friday, "The Grand Duchess"
Woods Theater.
The cheap matinee system at WOODS
commences to-day, and will be contin-
ued with the regular star at every per-
'ormance. Mr.. Stewart Robson, the
great comedian, appears this afternoon
in a great double bill, "Everybody's
Friend" aud "Jones' Baby" For lovers
OF genuine fun the entertainment will
be immense.
Tonight, for the first time in this city,
Bret Harte's famous p!ay,"The Two Men
Of Sandy Bar"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-10
BuI.dOzing u Prosecuting Wit
ness.

BuhlsuOZAhR prosecuting WIZ
ness.
This morning in the Police Court an
elderly single man named r. r. Bunting,
who is the boss OF siokly-looking little
peanut shop at No. 1866 West Front
street, took the witness stand and swore
that young man named Geo. Seegers
entered his shop one day recently and
attempted to sell him some candy. See
gers price did not suit Bunting and NO
sale was effected.
A few minutes later seegers again en-
tered the place, and imporLuned him to
buy small bill Of goods, and again de-
parted without doing any business. An
hour later he came the third time, and
appeared TO be very angry. The cause
OF the anger Bunting did not know.
Without the least warning Seegers at
tackled Bunting. The youth was elected,
and then he mashed in the window OF
the little shop.
A while alter, while Bunting was on
his way up Elm street to procure war.
rant for the arrest of his assailant, See
gers overlook him, abused him fearfully
and finally knocked him down with a
well-aimed blow on his left ear with u
brick. That ended the affair until to-
day, when Judge Lindemann heard the
above facts, and the statement Of de-
fendant, which i'll substance is, that he
(Seegers) went into the shop al the time
mentioned and caught Bunting i'll a queg-
tionable predicament with little girl
not more than eight years old, whom, as
was alleged, had been enticed into the
place by the promise of a stick of candy
That Seegers' indignation at such
brutal proceedings SO incensed him that
he could not restrain himself. and thai
he did assault Bunting. Officer Kelly
was called to the stand and asked il he
knew anything in regard to this state
ment against the plaintiff; he replied
that he mas been repeatedly informed BY
respectable citiZens that Bunting has
been known to practice his villainy upoI
small girls, and from what he had heart
he had no doubt but what Seegers' state
ment was true.
This changed the status Of the cas-
somewhat, and Judge Lindeman
ordered Seegers to give the name OF the
little girl in question TO the Court office
that she may be SUP 90 laed to appear to
morrow morning, when the case will b'
resumed, the Prosecutor remarking tina
il Seegers' statement be true, a cas-
should be made out against Bunting, an
that he would be proceeded against II
the full extent Of the law.