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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03

Office, sworn, said he was assistant auditing
CLERK. Witness received Arthur's certif-
cate. On the back of the certificate on
blank form OF receipt for warrant Arthur's
name was signed. Witness filed in date
March 9th1 and dollars [seyenty-eight dol
lars on one line and $78 in cornerl. Iden-
tilted the warrant shown rs the one issued.
Counsel for defence objected to introduce
ton of warrant. gGt.53 aa@ 81
ron. the back OF the certificate Is blank
form OF receipt for warrant. On the back
of warrant Is blank form OF Treasurer's
check.l .2f 80 = tz,.2 ~
Mr.. Biniord explained lin answer to ques-
tions by Judge Crump) with great particu-
larity the manner of issuing warrants for
certificates, and how the party bringing the
certificate and members receipt in blank
for the warrant [Crittenden in this easel en-
dorses across the members receipt for war
rant (as Crittenden did in this instance].
Arthur's warrant was in batch OF ten
brought down that day. Witness keeps q
separate account with each member, but
generally takes Bigger's certificate as cor
rect. Could have ascertained how much
was dusArthur had he consulted his own
(witness'} book, but did not consult it as
to that point.
in these matters. He gave Armentrours
as an instance of oyerpayment. Didn't re-
member who made the discovery Of error
in the Armentrout case. Made no discovery
OF wrong in Arthurs case until lie COM
pared his book with Bigger's. Us ually
makes comparison with Bigger towards the
end Of the session.
In answer to MIR. J. S. Wise: There was
once warrant issued by witness on GER
tifcate not signed as all. MIR. Bigger called
attention to the error (Which was probably
made in the hurry Of business, witness said),
and the signature was obtained. There was
another error on witness book where Sena-
tor Elliott was charged with $3.50 that
should have been charged to Senator East
ham. [Mr. j. S. Wise said the error was
not discovered for six weeks.1 Another.
error was shown on Binford's book where
S96 was charged to Parsons that belonged
to A. Fl. H. Stuart. Delegate Giddings was
charged s66 paid to Senator Num-. This
last was discovered when Binford COM
pared his book with Blgger's.
Mr. Binford explained how each OF these
errors was made and how corrected; and,
further, he volunteered to show some errors
that he had made and. corrected, not noted
by counsel for defence. So.
To the CommonWealth's Attorney: hr.
Binford said that after the warrant is issued
on the certificate the certificate is filed away
as voucher.
At 0:2O P. N. the court adjourned until
II O'Clock this morning, and the jury were
committed to the custody OF the Sergeant
and his deputies in the usual form. They
were lodged and fed at the Exchange.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03

TRUNKS, VALIsEs and SATcHELS, ut iI
EoscuEN,s, 600 aud 51l Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03

NENTLEMEN'S,
YOUTHS,
BOYS, and
CLOTHING.
4 full supply now In store
AT PRICES AS Low AS THE LOWEST
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE CITY.
Call and examine them before buying.
wSi. IRA SMITH,
ap 2S-eodSt 100 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03
EMURRERS.

Mr.. John S. Wise, for the defence, de-
INJURED to the indictment and to each count
OF the indictment. He stated that they
would not occupy the time OF the Court
with argument.
The Judge promptly overruled the de-
murrer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03

Ma. BlEPoRD's TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Frank Biniord, clerk IN the Auditors
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-03
a MERiCAS HOTEL, ,,.,.ss -.
4 MAIN AND. TWELFTH sTRiElEEs

ACCOMMODATIONS for 500 guests. New house. a1s
new furniture Rooms heated with OF Whom sasss
Omnibus fare 10 and from the ds1ots SS sss
-, -, go ~ 80 II Proprfetcfe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06
ALLIANCE.


The W. B. Highly under Indictment for suborna.
ton OF perjury in the Grover investigation in Ore
gon, Is the same notorious Highly who formerly
strutted the streets Of Alliance.-Leader.
Rev. J. L. Smith offered his resignation to the
congregation of the Trinity Lutheran church last
Sunday, which was reluctantly accepted. Rev.
Smiths failing health made this step necessary.
Rev. Mr.. Kunkelman, who is to occupy the pulpit
tomorrow, will probably be Mr.. Smiths successor
In the pastorate of the Lutheran Church here
RevieV
The Democracy of Alliance opened the cam.
paign on Wednesday night by a meeting in the
Opera House, addressed by W. A. Lynch. Esq, of
Canton. The hall was completely packed with
citizens Of all classes all eager to hear the truth
Mr.. Lynch was introduced to the audience about
eight O'Clock by Central Committeeman Gibbons,
and for two hours addressed his hearers in very
clear and forcible manner, He confined himself
principally to the elucidation of the financial
question, and certainly succeeded in making his
points clear 10 all present. Mr.. Lynch is very
able talker and his speech Of Wednesday was q
very creditable etfort,-Leader.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

FIRE EsCAPEs.-We were shown the other day,
one Of Charles Richards patent Fire Escapes 1t
is one of the most unique little machines we have
ever seen. The entire machine weighs about ten
pounds and is very simple in its construction, 1t
has been tested in Cleveland quite a number of
times and persons weighing 175 pounds have let
themselves out of the fourth story Of buildings to
the ground with perfect safety, 1t is not like 9TH
er machines that have to be fastened in the rooms
so as to be used, but is portable machine and
can be carried from one place to another to let a
person out of a burning building-in case the fire
happens to be in windows directly beneath theirs,
The machine can be fastened in the room and the
person come down on the end of the wire cable;
or the cable can be fastened In the room and the
person can let himself out of the building taking
the machine with him thus saving the machine
The machine consists of fly wheel shaft on a
portion of which is cut spiral thread in which
runs horizontal gear wheel, on the frame near
the fly wheel is fastened bell through which the
6y wheel shaft runs and on this shaft is fastened
broad governor shaped to an arc of the circle of
the bell, and this governor Is lined with leather
so that If a real heavy person comes down on the
machine and his weight has a tendency to make
1t go fast this governor expands and binds on the
inside Of the bell which checks the speed at once
The speed may also be checked by the slightest
pressure of the finger on the fly wheel. Mr.. Rich
ard was formerly resident of.fCanton and Su-
perintendent of the Aldine Press Works and his
many friends here will be glad to learn of his sue.
cess in his new enterprise,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

THE FRANKS FAMILY-Reunlon at Chippewa
lake last week on Thursday drew together some
two thousand. The ancestor OF this tribe OF
Franks was Michael who came from Germany
100 years ago and settled at Uniontown, Pennsyl
yania. The Oldest Franks ut the reunion last
week was Henry Of Doylestown Wayne county
o., aged S2 and the youngest pretty baby from
Spencer Medina county We copy from the
Wayne County Democrats
Henry Franks, sr,, the father Of Henry Franks
above mentioned, was one Of the soldiers under
Col Crawford In his campaign against the In
dians in 1872, In May they started from near the
Ohio river with force Of 800 men for the indian
territory In the then wilderness Of central Ohio
and In June were attacked and defeated by 1000
savages near upper sandusky Wyandot county
During the disorderly retreat that followed Col,
Crawford was captured by the indians and few
days aferward was burnt to death at the stake, at
point few miles west Of Upper sandusky, in
which Capt, Pipe, a prominent Delaware chlei,
and Simon Girty, a notorious white renegade,
were the principal actors Henry Franks was
captured at the same time, and witnessed the
cruel torture of his unfortunate commander,
whom the Indians burnt, they said, for The mas
sacre of their people at the MorRvan towns on
the Muskngum, Franks was made run the
gauntlet" In nude state between two lines OF
savagss, who from both sides mercilessly beat
him with fists and clubs hoping to disable him,
Through these opposing ranks by energy and
endurance he successfully fought his way in the
race for life near the end OF the line selling a
stalwart Indian by the throat, and was strang'
ling the life out of the savage, when he was
pulled Off by the other Indians, who patted him
on the back, saying "you make good lnjun y
From that moment his life was spared. He af'
forwards made his escape, and lived and died
In Doylest0wn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Wooster Baptist AS
socadon was held in this place last week. This
religious body is composed of all the Baptist
churches in Stark and Wayne counties, one in
Holmes, one In TusCarawas, one in Columbana
and one in Mahoning--tweve altogether-with
membership of about q thousand The statistics
reported showed show some increase since the
last meeting. Wooster church being the largest
gives name to the association. 1t has about $50
members. The others vary in number below this
down to about 40. In connection a Sunday
School Institute was held on Tuesday and part
of Wednesday. welcome address to Sunday.
school workers was delivered by Rev. P. ]. Ward
and an address on the Mission of Sunday school
work by Rev. Rhodes an address on the progress
of the work by Mr.. D. collars of Canton, and dis.
cussisons on several topics by different individ-
uas essays were presented by Miss Danner OF
Canton, and Miss Echenroth of Wooster Rev.
Rhodes gave pertinent address on the Superin.
tendent, his Office and qualifications, and he an
swered in an appropriate manner some questions
that were proposed. The association opened on
Wednesday with sermon by Rev. Mr.. Davis of
Alliance, Rev. D. W, LounSberTy of Canton was
appointed Moderator, and Mr. j. B. Strawn of this
place, clerk. Sermons were preached by Rev.
Patterson, Lounsberry and others. The claims of
the Benevolent societies of the denomination and
their conditions were presented, and business was
transacted harmOniously. At the close some
pleasant remarks were made by several ministers,
and vote of thanks to the Salem people for their
generous hospitality. Salem Era,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

VALLEY RAILwAY.-our city was visited last
week by Gen. ChaS B. Stuart of New York, who
called upon the directors Of the Valley Railroad
residing In this place, in reference to completing
the road dasanarrow-gauge. as Gen. Stuart is civil,
military and consulting engineer of many years
practical experience, He has been Engineer In
Chief in the U, s, naval SERVICE was Colonel of the
5Oth regiment of engineers in the Army of the PO.
tomac during the late war, and has been person.
silly engaged on different State canals, railroads
city water works, &c. He represents a company
of business men who are prepared to furnish the
capital to complete the road through beside
making connections with other narrowgauge
roads from the Ohio river to Lake Erie. The
General is now in Cleveland endeayoring to ne.
gotiate with other officers of the road As narrow
gauge roads have proven success and as the
running expenses ere considerably lighter, we
ere in hopes that the Valley Company will con
slider the matter carefully and if in their judg.
ment 1t will prove benefit let us have il by all
means. I'D.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06
DAVID SMITH,
III - -


WITNESSES Samuel Cromer, Andrew Shorb,
John Nolan II. S. Kline, David Harrington, VIII
liam Myers. .....
Bucher, Gibbs & Co., in last weeks article say
Mr. Myers was not satisfied that the trial was fair
We refer the reader to Mr.. Myerss name under
meath the certificate. Again, they say Mr. Myers
keeps the Regulator Mr.. Myers don't do any
such thing. He told Lewis Glib to fetch their
plow he promised to do so, and in the face of all
that say Myers keeps,the Regulator. When we
called on him on the Sd of this month he request.
ed US to take the Regulator along and deliver tito
Bucher, Gibbs IL Co.'S shop We broughtit to Can.
ton, and it now stands where great many more
Of the same stripe stand,
With regard to BuCher, Gibbs & Cos sham trial
we have but to refer to their own figures to prove
the design they had in view.
At the regular field trial Bucher, Gibbs & Co
used steel plow with soping cutter, while the
BOSS" Champion pillow was cast with straight
cutter.
In order to put stop to further controversy,
and give Bucher, Gibbs 4 Co. a chance to redeem
themselves, we give them the privilege of naming
the day and place providing one weeks notice is
given us prior to the trial-and we will meet them
in the field anywhere in the vicinity of Canton,
and if their Regulator or Imperial plOw beats the
"Boss" Champion as a General Purpose PlOW we
will make them present ofthree Regulator plows
or s25 in cash. and if the Boss" Champion beats
their plow we will ask nothing in return.
GIBBS CANTON PLOW co,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

EXPLosIoN.-on Wednesday evening an explo-
sion of gas occurred IN bed room at Mrs. Hunt
ington's residence on South Poplar street, occu-
pied by Mr. H. Parry and Thurston Mcclure.
During the night Parry awoke and discovering
that the gas was escaping got up and turned It
off. He then opened the windows and doors
and after waiting until he thought that the
room was clear of gas, he lighted lamp when
there was an immediate explosion The win
dow curtains took fire, the casing was blown off
the door franc, the glass in the door shattered
aud Parry knocked around the room end over
end, like circus somersault performer, aad had
his hands and face badly burned. Mcclure also
involuntary performed some wonderful aerial
eVolutions from the bed, Ore curtain was
blown out into the yard, at least So feet away,
but fortunately for all concerned, no serious in
jury to person or property was sustained,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

THE EAGLE WOODEN FAcToRY-Of our city Is
running night and day and has been for two
weeks, and it viii take a month working this way
to catch up with their orders. While this is the
case, orders are still pouring in rapidly We un.
derstand the Company have large orders from
wholesale houses at Chicago, Detroit, St. Paul
Dubuque, st. LOUIS and other points OF course
they sell to the trade in smaller towns nearer
home. The factory is running entirely on stock
ing yarn, aud their goods stand high in the mar.
ket, Mr.. E. D. Ely, the business manager, and
John Robbins, superintendent, are gentlemen
well qualified to command good share of trade.
We are glad to see an improving trade in this line
of business and at good prices. This establishment
is likely to run night and day for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

tits almost, ifnot altogether impossible, to de-
scribe the feelings of young fellow who after
purchasing a large watermelon and presenting IL
to his girl then going through the extra trouble
In helping her eating 1t, to be politely requested
to vacate to decamp to absquatulate to vamoose
the ranch or in palmer terms to get up and cit,
you can't sit here and 'gumsuck' this here eve
ming, that's played-it's thin transparent won't
wash, now 90 out like candle" The young
man left his Poplar street damsel and we extend
to him our sympathies, advising him also TO
brace up and not give way TO any feeling Of
despair. Faint heart neer won fair lady"
neither did watermilions. Don't give up the
ship, "sink or SWIM" Survive or perish" eat
your own "wasserwllliam" yourownself, If you
have to get the steamer TO pump you out in the
morning, Then the boys won't make you some
fun Of yourself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

We call attention to a notice of W. D. Andrews
& Bro, published in our advertisement columns
in regard to Driven Wells. Mr., Converse is the
agent for this Company for Stark county. We ad.
wise all who are interested in this matter to con-
fer with Mr. Converse within 20 days and take
advantage of the liberal discount offered by the
patentees All those who do not avail themselves
of this opportunity, will be compelled to pay the
full amount of royalty as arranged by the o. S.
Supreme Court
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06
NEW DRESS GOODS.

We place on sale this day the most desirable
line of black and cOlored Cashmeres to be found
in the CITY, and at the lowest price. ONE HUN.
DRED Bates Crochet Quilts at SL6O each. SIX.
TEEN HUNDRED YARDS Barker Bleached Mus.
lin at 1lo per yard, as good as Lonsdale or Hill
ONE CASE Canton Flannel at loc per yard, can
not be matched for less than 1910 per yard.
Please call and see the cheapest stock Of Dry
Goods In the country,
n KEPLINGER,
aug3OOw Cash and One-Price
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

When at Alliance, on business or pleasure, do
not fail to accept the hospitaliies extended to the
public at the Continental hotel, formerly Center
house. The new landlord has had considerable
experience in the business, and will be found al
ways prompt and accommodating in providing
every comfort to guests, The table is kept up in
a style to suit the most exacting epicure, and the
clerk, Mr. John H. schagal will be recognized as
a former well known and appreciated Alliance
hotel clerk. Mr., ]. j. Kernohan, the new propri'
etor, has reftted and tefurLished the house
throughout and we wish him success.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

The following notice from the argus speaks in
just praise of Major Baird on the occasion of
large temperance picnic at Akron:
After the audience sang Hold the Fort" Mr..
Frank Baird of Hartville, Stark county, once the
editor of the Canton City Times, was introduced
and made a speech which was truly eloquent.
He painted the evils of intemperance in language
of great force and power, making the evil appear
henous. The audience were held by his words
as by magic wand synopsis would do the ad
dress injustice 1t should have to be heard in or.
der to be appreciated fully"
Major Baird is an orator of natural eloquence
and is doing real good in the temperance cause
throughout this community
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

Murray Webb of Alliance, discovered that at.
torney Brooks, ESQ., Of Salem, had arranged a
telegraphic, telephone connection with Alliance
last week, SO he spoke to parties down there
Consequence-M Murray said, How dye do" put
up his ear and heard distinctly "Thsts Murray
Webb, he's pretty good fellow keeps nice res.
taurant Wen take watermelons in ours" Muir.
ray saw right away that 1t was only joke, but
he sent the melons on the next train east. He
pronounces the telephone a success auricalarly,
but not as much so financially.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

Talk about cots9 Why French" colts, "Nor-
mandy's," Dexter's," "silver Sides" Goldsmith
Maids" &C.. &C., cannot begin to hold a candle"
with Jennie Stevenson" four month old colt
owned in this town. Jennie" reports every morn.
ing for her rations of beer and tobacco, takes it
"ust like clock" and then returns for her allow.
ance of lacteal fluid to mamma. This colt from
actual observance, can already make 200 yards II.
OH every morning and Steve Is happy.
Where is BOnner2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

A CALL FOR THE HEAVIEST FARMER IN STARK
COUNTY. Henry Reamsnyder has purchased the
right of Dimick's Patent Excelsior Farm Gate for
Stark county. He will have 1t on exhibition at
the County Fair, and proposes to make present
of one to the heaviest farmer in the county who
presents himself at the fair. Scales will be on
hand and clerk to record the weight of all who
report as contestants. Come out, ye men of flesh
and blood and let us know who is the man Of
greatest pOnderosity in Stark county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

GRAND BASKET PICNIC.-on Saturday, Sept. %,
at Hartville, will be held grand harvest home
festival and basketpicnic. This occasion will be,
weather permitting, the largest affair Of the kind
ever held in this vicinity. There will be good
speaking by DR.. L. L, Lamborn, Hon. VIM Nc
Kinley, Major Frank Baird, Dan'l Worley and
Others. Besides these will be present the Green.
town and UniOntown bands Bierbrler's orches-
ira, choIrS, glee clubs, and many other features
which will aid in making grand success of the
festival. All are invited
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

-sAILoR's REIURN.-Charles Laird, awell known
Canton boy, now "NGiddey" in The U S. Navy, re-
turned home on Monday on three months
leave of absence. He has been on the flag ship
Hartford in the north Atlantic squadron for some
time past. Charley likes the service and looks
every inch sailor. He was accompanied on his
return by comrade Chas. H. Amsden of Ere
mont, Ohio, who remained here few days to take
A view of the city,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

SURPRISE AND REUNION friends, relatives
and neighbOrs of John POntius, Esq'r, of Plain
township, assembled last Wednesday, Aug. 10Th,
to the number of about seventy five, and agreea-
bly, surprised Mr.. Pontus, his family being in the
secret with the visiting parties, Mr. Pontiuss
iftieth birthday anniversary was appropriately
celebrated and the occasion was pleasant one
for all present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06
HOLD UP-STOPl

Do not allow yourself to be carried away with
the vain idea that extra choice, fresh Groceries
can be bought cheaper other places than at Du
monts. It's mistake. He has a very large and
well selected stock of all standard goods in the
grocery line besides the largest variety of cOun.
try produce and cured meats. Late advices from
the war in Europe has caused him to mark the
price Of household necessities way down low.
Call and see for yourself how much little
money will furnish you.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

EATON, o., Sept 8-This morning at 1 O'Clock,
all the outhouses belonging to Henry shidler, 8
miles south of here together with their entire con.
tents, were totally destroyed by fire.. Supposed to
be the work of an iucendiary. The loss aggre.
gated about five hundred dollars, on which there
Is no insurance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-06

DEcLINEs.-Mr. V. Gutzwiler, jr., was nominated
by the Bob schilling crowd for Prosecuting Attor-
ney, and after several days Of consideration the
gentleman has decided that even Democratic
prospects and good will are better for him than a
sure Greenback defeat and so he has written to
Mr.. schilling declining the nomination, as he Is
sin duty bolnd to support the Democratic ticket"
Qeu Herald.