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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

"THERE is quite an active INQUIRY
among Ohio Democrats for an impartial
biography of General ]. w. Fitch. The
Old Democrats want to know whether he
has a military record, and where he made
it, If he has none they would like to
know something about the industrial
commercial or professional pursuit in
which he has wasted his flesh. Demo.
cratic stump speakers, in the interior, are
especially anxious for something in this
line.-Leader.
General Fitch was charged with the
organization of Camp Taylor one of the
first camps established in Ohio. He was
telographed by Governor Dennison to
take charge of this camp with the rank
of Brigader General. This he did with
the assurance from leading men that he
should be one of the brigadier generals
when the troops were called into active
service. But after the regiments were or
ganized, j. D. Cox, then Republican
senator from Trumbul county, was given
the brigadier-ship by Dennison. Gener-
al Fitch then went to Columbus, from
Camp Taylor, with the Nineteenth Regi-
ment of Ohio Volunteers, and entered the
service as private soldier, having been
S,Uorn in as such By General Carri1gton at
Camp Jackson, at Columbus, and Gener-
al Fitch proceeded with this regiment to
West Virginia and remained with it until
twas mustered out,and participated with
it in the battle Of Rich Mountain. In the
accounts of that battle given by the Her.
aid and other papers at the time. GEN
eral Fitch was highly complimented for
his bravery. The General has lived in
Cleveland half century, and he is we'll
and thoroughly known by nearly every
man in the city, He is lawyer by pro-
fession, was q law partner of John G..
Grannis, when in 1852, he was appointed
United States Marshal for Ohio by Presi-
dent Pierce. He served in that respon-
sible Office with credit to himself. Gen
eral Fitch was an ardent friend of Steph-
en- A. Douglas,a and after Buchanan's eiec-
ton rendered his resignation which was
accepted at the expiration of his term.
The General has served in the City
Council of Cleveland; was at one time
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
of the city, and is always prominent in
benevolent and charitable matters. Gov
ernor Allen appointed General Fitch
Trustee of the Newburgh Asylum, and
after the Board was reorganized, Cover
nor Hayes re-appointed him as one of the
Trustees, position he now holds. The
General has his peculiarities, but his hon
esty and integrity has never been ques-
toned. He is positive man in his opin-
ions and views,and being honest in them,
he comedies honesty in others. He has
a host of personal friends in both parties
whe think that the "old war horse" de.
serves the honor paid him unanimous
nomination for the second Office in the
state. The General has never been con.
nected with "rings" and was never can.
didate before the people for any other Of.
flee than Lieutenant Governor, although
he was once placed on the state ticket for
member of the Board of Public Works,
without solicitation on his part.-Plain
Dealer,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

"Dear Wife Send me pocket hand
kerchief. JOHN" She went slowly to the
drawer to get the desired article, and
while looking for it she came across the
following note, dated two weeks after the
wedding; Sunlight of my Soul: You
will have to send me a handkerchief.
Your bewitching eyes so turned my head
this morning that forgot to take one
with me, for which shall kiss the sweet
face of my own thousand times when l
come home. In two hours and twenty
minutes it will be twelve o'clock, and
then can come to my beautiful rose. l
long to fly to you. A thousand kisses 1
send thee, my fairy wife. Yours tender
ly, JOHN" She sighed, gave the boy the
handkerchief, and sighed again.-Dan.
bury News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
TO TNnRISTs.

No portion of the continent Of America present.
90 much o. grandeur, beauty and marvellous In
lereSt To the Tourist HS the famous Rocky Noun.
tain region OF Eastern Colorado, In the vicinity oil
the beautiful City oi uver The magnihCencc
Of the mountain sceuery Is equaled only by that
of Switzerland and many Tourists from abroad
have pronounced Colorado scenery superior 10
even that Vt the Alps. The popular resorts lu the
mountains, famed alike for the grand surround
mgs and their magical waters are daily becoming
recognized as the most DELIGHTFUL in America
Tor either health or recreation. Hundreds OF peo-
pie, tired Of the resorts of The East are going to
spend the summer In the grand old Rocky Noun.
ains amid IT'S charming parks, majestic snow-cad
peaks, grand cauOnb, clear sky aud magic Amos
phere. The popular KANSAS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
with Its steel rail, aud Onlomatc air brakes, Is the
iavorte Tourist Route, and the only lue running
Pullman cars from Kansas City to Denver, Low
round trip rates from all Eastern cities DescriD.
tive Tourist Circulars, Maps and Guides sent free
upon application TO the General Passenger Agent
Kansas Pacific Railway, Kansas City No.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
THIEVES BY BIRTH.


was invited to Jail in Massachusetts,
by young lawyer, who has since be-
come United States Senator, to examine
the head of client of his whom he was
to defend on the charge of stealing. No
information was given as to his alleged
crime, and we described the young man
as being abnormally acquisitive, or self
ish in respect to possession that he had
very strong veneration, and would man
ifest much religious devotion, and would
be sincere in it; while with his small
cautiousness and conscientiousness, and
very large acquisitiveness, he would be
very likely to trespass upon the rights of
others in the way of stealing.
At this point the lawyer told the young
man he might tell him what he had told
him (the lawyer. He went on to relate
that he had been in the habit of stealing
everything, whether he wanted it or not;
that he would go to prayer meeting and
take tie opportunity of praying two or
three times during the evening, and
sometimes on the way home he would
be inspired with devotional feeling, and
would kneel down in the corner Of the
fence alone, and have a season of prayer
that was sweet and heavenly to him; and
strange as it may seem, if he saw a hoe
hanging on farmers fence, or a W hiffle-
tree chain, or pin of q cart neap, or bee
tie and wedges, or an old ak, half worn,
he would steal it, and afterward it would
occur to him that he could not use the
articles, nobody would buy them, and
his only way was to conceal them: and
he said that there was hollow log w.
ing in small piece of wood in which he
had secreted the articles which he had
stolen, because he dare not carry them
home nor offer them for sale. But it
seemed to him that he could not help ta-
king them, the impulse came on, and
though he was sincere in his religious
devotions, and exceedingly happy in
their performance, he seemed to himself
to be left to the temptation of the devil
when anything which might be stolen
was LEFT in his way a@H T. II
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
PARKER'S GINGER TONIC.

The most useful medicine ever presented to the
public. This active and efficient remedy Is the
certain cure for Diarrhoes, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Cramps, Collie Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn and Flatulence, and at the same time
mparts ygor to the stomach, improves the appe.
lite, and aids digestion, To the nervous invalid
and also the inebriate seeking to REFORM 1t Is Of
the greatest value; It's soothing and sustaining
power on the nervous system will enable many To-
reform who would otherwise fail from nervous
proStraHon and want Of strength Travellers,
Farmers and others exposed to nclement wealth.
er, should always carry 1t with them. 1t protects
the body from colds, and from the effects Of vara.
BILE climate and diet II Is unequaled as Tonic
in recovery from i n and exl austing sickness
and is especially vi able to the aged and feeble
We feel confident that after q trial OF this remedy
no person will ever want to be withoutit
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
WESTWARD.

Trains Nos and f2 on main line run daiIv
PaIace Sleeping Coaches on trains No 4 and
IL between Cincinnati and New York daily.
Hotel coach on trains 9 and IL between Ieavittg.
burgh and New York daily,
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburgh Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroad; at Raven1a with
cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad at MeadviiIe,
onlOn ana Cory for Oil Regions and at James
town FOL Buffalo aud Niagara Falls.
the South and West. --4' NO-
no "stop-oveT' allowed upon local tickets. Lo.
cal passengers must purchase tickets 10 their arst
stopping place, and then repurchase from that
point to destination.
W. B. sHATTUC,
Gen. Passenger and Ticket Aet, CincianaA o,
?. D. COOPER,
Gen. Superintendent, Cleveland, o. noylstf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
THE &c IRON TRALLn

A spicy sketch descriptive of trip over the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fee Railroad the
beauties, scenery and pleasure resorts of the
Rocky Mountains, by MIN Crinkle," the musical
and dramatic critic Of the NeO York World, sent
free on application, together with the San Juan
Guide, maps and times tables of this new and pop.
ular route from Kansas City and Atchson to Pu.
eblo. Denver and all points in Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and the San Juan Mines. The
finest line of Pullman Sleepers on the continent
between the Missouri River and the Rocky lIoun.
tains without change. Special round trip tour
lists tickets from the Missouri River 10 Denver at
$50, good TO stop off at all points. Address =.
L. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agt,,
Topeka, Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Everything is not in name. The small
paths in Fairmont Park are called foot
paths, while the very large path on the
other side Of the river Is called tow-path.
Philadelphia BNllStin. ia 80
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

NLEVELAND, TU5CARAWAs VALLEY AND
" WHEELING RAILWAY,
On and after June 18th, 1877, trains will arrive
ana depart from stations named below, as hOllowF.
All trains run daily Sundays excepted) Trains
stop on signal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
RisreAaneuns,
BABY FARMING.

Lille Ones Nu sed TO DEATH What a Times
Man Found Out about a House IN Ban
croft Strect-B Babes That Enter II Rosy
and Hearty and Leave II IN Co0inS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Close connections made at Dover with the @. &
P. r. R., and the G. I. " B W. Ry; at New Com.
erstown with the P. G. & st, L. Ry, at Cambridge
with the B. q o. R. R at Point Pleasant with the
E. o. R. R.. at Marietta with the Marietta and Gin.
cinnad R. R. for Belpre, Parkerburg. AthenL
Hamden, Portsmouth, Chillicothe and the West
Also with the MuAkingum River and the Ohio
River Packets.
Through tickets to principal points, Baggage
], A. KINGsBURY,
li37 sJ..f- 'siI kasteE ef TrAnA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
MASSILLON BRANCH.

MARIETTA, PITTsBURG AND CLEVELAND
uM RAILWAY.
Office Of MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION
Connections and Time Table In effect May
14th, 1877.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
THE RETREAT THE GREAT MISTAKE;

It was this retreat that was the great
mistake of the occasion. If the mob
had been pushed Immediately they were
tired into the riot would probably have
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26
THE NEW TRADE.
December 10, 1877"

The drift of the Commercial tide
between this country and Europe, is
soon TO take now route. Instead of
passing from the West via Philadelphia
and New York to Europe, IL will go
from Chicago and St Louis ria New
Orleans. 1t would be well for New
York TO give this matter her attention,
because the failure of dozen of banks
in Chicago does not effect her enter.
prize. A telegram from Chicago says;
at is telegraphed from Chicago that
the Illinois Central railroad company
expects to be ready to take consign-
ments Of grain aud hog products for
Europe rid New Orleans. A party Of
owners and directors Of the New Or
leans and Liverpool steamship line are
expected in this city in a few days to
complete arrangements with the Off.
cials OF the road to take business from
New Orleans to Liverpool. The Off
cials of the Illinois Central contem.
plate fixing the rate on grain at forty
cents per 100 pounds to New Orleans,
and seventy cents to Liverpool, the
same ms now charged by the eastern
trunk line. They say this is a fair
and reasonable rate, which will pay
the road small margin of profit. At
a lower rate the company would lose
money and IL would bc no object for
them to go lower, as In such an event
the trunk lines would also como down,
and thcy would have no more I'D
vantage than when charging the above
named rate. But they mean to adhere
to this feature throughout the winter,
which will prevent tho trunk lines
from making further advance should
they be so inclined
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26
q DECLINE OFEKECUTIVE w
STYLEn

~ -. ...t II nt.t1tt:
o"u'i 'n's ''''0 '"0 "''"'V p"'"
Times elaborates upon the condnct oi
Grant and Hayes. "The government
teams" would be q better title in our
INDIGNANT But read what tho cdi,or
inu'c"'eu says
IL appears TO be very well under.
stood that some things about Washing
ton are not as they were in the gllt.edge
days OF a former administration, when
politics served as the pedestal OF indi-
yldual grandeur ana Posttradershlp
dividends were essential to the malnte'
nance OF q CaOlnet Ministers position
IN the dazzling society oil the Federal
Court. In those times, few IN Official
lie Mt Washington made an effort to
live upon the honest reward Tor public
service, ana those IN the Oablnet who
could not or would not compel their
appointees to divide, drew upon thor
private resources, while the Bardwell
Slotes oil Congress were ever on the
lookout Tor a bonanza IN the form OF q
job with something IN u Tor all hands
But there has been change IN some
respects, and IN no particular has the
change been so noticeable as in the
Executive. There has been an unmis'
taxable and sad decline.
President Grant drove about the Cap
ital with almost imperial display and a
pair OF three thousand dollar horses,
with airy footmen laden with glitter
ing buttons and gold lace. President
Hayes tumbles his household goods in
to the family carriage and they are
drawn around by o pair OF three hun.
dred dollar horses, which Rogers
Rogers OF the Executive Mansion
bought at Virginia livery stable. All
Washington has turned up its nose at
the horrible contrast, and when Wash
lngton turns up its nose it is no ordi
nary affair. Rogers is conceded to be
man OF remarkable talent and singu.
lar versatility. In his judgment OF
flowers and sweet actresses he is ac-
knowledged to have no superior in this
or any other country, and he has way
of securing newspapers for the Execu-
tive Mansion without paying for them
which has challenged tho admiration
of all mankind. But in the matter OF
Rogers knowledge OF horses, there il
some difference Of opinion. The three
hundred dollar pair which he bought
from country livery stable not only
do not compare iavorably with Presi
dent Grants team, but they compare
only wretchedlywith themselves. They
don't travel well together they are i'll.
matched one is dark mottled chest
nut, with u white foot, whilo the Other
is a bright bay with white nose, and
altogether they seem TO have been ar
ranged very much on the same princi.
pal as tho Cabinet-going in the same
general direction because they are har-
messed together, and each feeling a
good deal like stranger on the others
methods. Tho effect Of this is very
discouraging Of course. President
Hayes family does not ride out as
President Grants did, TO olectriiy and
astonish all Washington and some OF
the rest OF the world with splendor OF
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

ABOUT WOUND UP. - The Buffalo
Courier says; "The confirmation Of a
Democrat as United States Marshal
for Georgia by the Democratic Sena-
tors, reinforced by three Republicans,
again reminds people that the day Of
Republican power is rapidly closing.
The distinction between the admins
tration party and opposition has lost
its old meaning, as matters now stand.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

Bold BEN.-Ben Butler has been
quiet for long time, but now that he
has spoken out Mr. Hayes will not like
IL, for he denounccs each particular
device used to accomplish the Presi.
dental fraud. "No machinery Of cleo
ton" he bawled in his loudest tones,
lever ought to put man in Office who
has not been elected by the vote of the
people," Probably there is no charac-
ter so utterly contemplate to strong,
outspokon man like Butler as weak,
namby-pamby person like Hayes, with
fraudulently acquired goods in his
hands and sanctimonious professions in
his mouth.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

SIGNS OF THE TINES. The Sheriff Of
Montgomery county has turnpike ad.
vertised for sale the Sheriff of York
county offers circus at auction, and
the Sheriff of Schuylkill county pro.
poses to sell church a public sale.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26
A RED NOT DEBATE.

MI, -,
ny os''ou states ''ona'o "n 'no
.noa.io ., warm ueoa,c II, secrc' ses-
sun on rIiuuy "s'i "cooru'ng 70 'no
aSsoIia.e . P,esS report ne en'si ao
.ors oeIng MI oonsilhg, OF Now iorh,
anu 1ur' uoiuon, OF uco'g'u' VINO witn WIN
o.ners wore uopaling 'no cohhilnat'on
ol W uue, VINO had pecn appointed one
oi 'no ih'c,nai i'eVehue cohec'ors o'
eeorgia' Ai.cr q tnreo nour : "cpa.e
oe',alor i .,M uoruon M iosc 70 SpeaN nsn'n
anu in 'nero oa'ne a1 rom .ho hopuonca',
7'uo o,les .. 10 on WIN ~, .ne calsnuar
i'os nave 'no 'ote Luz "oruS "o
thom Usml;n N;,ohail nnd canLl,n,s
Th;s nrea,ei,, ;nnonsad ,Le "n;cS
,emnero5 Gaoss;. Senator and ha cr;ed
ont In an ;mna7ient tone, nTbe sena.
Tor from Nav YorL i ,ssr;ng h;s or
dcrs Uc ia orde,;no the Char - NJ
Conkling considereblv excited do
monded ,ba, ,hc senator from Eeor.
oia should reneat his words Mr. Cor.
don thcn renooted that ,he Sena,or
from Ne.y Ynrk was ,ssning bis orders
Conkling then, in a fever of excite.
ment said. in a loud voice "If the
Senator from Georgia saws that issue
orders to the Chair he says what is not
true . and, with increased anger, he
continued, "and lest tho Senator may
misunderstood me | will repeat that II
he saws issue orders to the Chair he
saws what is not true
Gordon at once sprane TO his feet,
and, trembling with rage. said "This
question, sir, can be settled outside this
Chamber"
Al thia noint Conk liny WAS ouito os
oxcited as bis ontogonist md taL;ng a
sten toword Gordon who was on tbc
onpositc side Of the Chamber he ronli.
ed IN a fierce voice. 81 am wilIinr 10
settle il here and now and once more
/ will saw 10 the Senator from Georgia
that if he saws | gayo orders 10 The
Chair he saws what il not trpa - and
tho words seemed IN blister hia month
Roth Senators tberennon took their
seats and the business proceeded tor
some time without anv reference 70 tbe
unbanpv difficulty Shortly before nd.
iournment however Mr. Thurman re.
iierred 10 The controversy and said il
was unfortunate and should be the sub.
loo, "a ,o,,,.o, ~ .o;a l.. a;J -.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

Mr. William Writ Henry, grandson
Of the famous Revolutionary orator Of
Virginia, has been elected TO the Leg.
islnturo OF that State.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

An exchange says that Gen. Thomas
l.. Kane, of Bucktail fame, stlll has in
his possession his old war horse, Bob
tail. Ilc is now twcniy-three years
old
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

Senator Don Cameron Is SGT down as
a soft money man, and il is stated will
vote for the repeal Of the resumption
act.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

What cold and miserable mockory
are these beautiful moonlight nights
TO the young man whose girl has just
gone hack on him.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

Arnold, the writing fluid man, leaves
his heirs an ink.ubus Of 81 900, 900
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26
Harper's Magazine.
lLLUS1 RATED.
Notices @he Press.

Notices of nc Press
The veteran Aagcsins, which long ago outgrew
It's original title Of the Nec Monthly Mdgusiae has
not in the least abated the popularity 1t won at
the outset, but has added TO II In many ways, and
has kept fairly abreast Of the times thanks to the
enterprzeof the publishers and tho tact and wis
dom Of It's editors. For whatever Is best and most
readable In the literature Of travel discovery and
fiction, the average reader Of to-day looks to
Havers Magazine just as expectantly as did the
reader Of century ago there is the same admir-
able variety Of contents and the same freshness
and suggestiveness In its editorial departments
now as then Boston Journal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26

There is a pensivc droop In the Re.
publican eyc.lid about this time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-26
gtw Sdprrtisfmtnts.
Livery Stable.
PROCLAMATION.

COURT PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, Hon. @. A. MAYER, President
Judge of the Court OF Common Pleas of
tho Twenty fifth Judicial District, composed Of
the counties Of Clcarheld, Centre and Clinton
and Hon. AnnAM OGDEN and Hon. vIscEsT II.
HoLT, Associate Judges Of clearheld county
have issued their precept, to me directed, for the
holding Of Court Of Common Pleas, 0rphans'
Court, Court of Quarter Sessions, Court Of Oyer
and Terminer, and Court OF General jail Deliv.
county Of ciearheld, commencing on the second
Monday, the 18th day Of January, 1913,
and to continue two weeks.
NOTICE is, therefore, hereby given, to the
Coroner, Justices ofthe Peace, and Constables,
IN and for said county Of Clearfcld, to appear in
their proper persons, with their Records, Rolls,
Inquisitions, Examinations, and other Remem-
brances to do those things which to their Offices,
and In their behalf, pertain to be done.
By an Act Of Assembly, passed the Sth day OF
May, A. d. 1854, 1t is made the duty Of the JUS
tees Of the Peace Of the several counties Of this
Commonwealth, to return to the Clerk Of the
Court Of Quarter Sessions Of the respective
Counties all the recogniIances entered into before
them by any person or persons charged with the
commission Of any crime, except such cases as
may be ended before Justice Of the Peace, un-
der existing laws, at least ten days before the
commencement Of the session Of the Court to
which they are made returnable respectively, and
In all cases whore any reeogninancss are entered
into less than ten days before the commencement
Of the session to which they are made returna-
Bile, the said Justices are to return the same in
the same manner as II said act had not been
passed.
GIVEN under my hand at Clearheld, this 10th
day Of December, in the year Of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy seven.
declO-tc ANDREW PENTZ, jr, Sheriff.