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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
FAILURE IN WALL STREET
ASSIGNMENT of Meter & Co., NeaO York
Brokers.

New York, Dec. 26.-The firm of Net
ter & Co., No. 2 Exchange Place, has no.
tilted the Stock Exchange of its inability
tn meet its contracts. No failure has oc-
Cured in Wall street for many months
that has caused more comment.
The firm was supposed to be wealthy,
and did large business in lending mon
ev and in gold loans. 1t also sold puts,
icslls.' 'straddles,' and other speculative
privileges in stocks and gold.
After the failure was announced the
nfFice of the firm was thronged with per-
sons who held these speculative privi-
Ie0es also with those who had borrowed
money on time inquiring if their collat-
erals were safe. The members OF the
firm came originally from Cincinnati and
brought large amount of money: The
firm has made an assignment Neither
Mr.. Gabriel nor Mr.. Meter, who COM
nosed the firm, were at the office. The
assipnee was there, but had no idea as to
how the firm was at present situated and
could give no theory whatever as to the
cause that led to the suspension, refer
ring all inquiries to their counsel, ex-
Judge Dittenhalfer.
Meter & Co, it is said, lent at par in
currency on gold, worth at to-day's price
1929 currency. They lent at par in cur,
rency on N. Y. Central and Hudson first
consolidated mortgage bonds worth to,
dav l21al22, and loans on this class ol
collateral security are spoken of to the
amount of several hundred thousand dol
lars. They lent at par in currency on
u. S. bonds which rule several per cent
higher. One ofthese loans, to theamount
ofSl8OOOO, was secured by bonds worth
to-day $l9O,OOO, and they lent $5O,OOO
on Lake Shore stock worth to-day over
$4,000. A report was current on the
streets that 100000 had been borrowed
ON eight thousand shares of this stock,
the same to-day being worth $3.50, 900. 1t
is natural, therefore, that there should be
anxiety as to the safety of collateral Sc
Curity,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
STATE AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

Circleville. o., Dec. 21-Miss Matilda McKin-
lev was buried in what is known as the Old Gem
etery of this city last Sunday. Yesterday her un-
Gle came on a visit, and desired to have her body
removed to his own lot in the same graveyard.
This morning Casper Kraft, the sexton, having
dug the new grave, proceeded TO open the
old one. When he reached the coffin he found
sixteen inch auger-holes had been bored into the
lid and the body was gone. This is the first in
stance where body -snatching has been discovered
here, and the community is much disturbed to
know II It is the first that has occurred.
Sheriff Drake, of youngstown, took two prison
ers, Edward Mountain and William Wells, SEN
fenced to the penitentiary. Mountain goes for
FIVE years for highway robbery, and Wells for one
year for assault with intent to kill.
A young man named Samuel Richie under
took on Monday evening at Mansfield, to shuttle
of his mortal by coiling rope around his neck
and trying to hang himself in a barn near his
residence on First street. he was discovered by
his wife before life was extinct and cut down.
Newton Hall, aged fifteen years, and son Of
John Hall, groceryman of Youngstown, made
double attempt at suicide Monday night. He
tried first 10 hang himself, which attempt was
frustrated; then he purchased some lsudanum
and tWallowed 1t. DR.. Brothers baled him out,
and Hall still lives. Alcohol was the cause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

PITTSBURGH, Dec2l-A brakeman named Jos.
Nissell, aged twenty-five, was killed to-day while
coupling cars at Mansfield, in this county.
David Hagan, alias Dan, fell from window Of
the Boston House at a. m. while drunk, and was
killed instantly. The COroners jury censured
the proprietor of the hotel for negligence in haV-
ing no sash or bars across the window
A Coroner's inqueit was held tonight in the
case of Lizzie Moreltnd, found dead last night.
The evidence showed that she had become
pregnant by married man named Frank sher-
ran, and had purchased and taken an overdose
Of oil of tansy to produce an abortion, The drug
was sold, 1t is alleged. without prescription, by
A. W. Covert, druggist, who was censured by the
jury. The deceased came here as a servant-girl
from Cadiz O.
willis Hopkins, the abducted Braddock boy,
was found at Yorkville, on the River Division of
the Cleveland and Pittsburgh road, seventy miles
from here There were six tramps in the gang
that took him off He got away from them and
told conductor his story, who took care Of him,
and arrived with him Monday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
NEW YORK MARKET.

New York, Dec. 25
FLOUR-Dull; No. @ SO 0O94 25; superior fine
western and state, 81 9Oa5 15 common to good,
SIS 8OA5 65 good to choice, IS 20@6 90; white
wheat extra, s6 O5@6 70; fancy, Sc SO9S 25 extra
Ohio, IS 369750.
CORNMEAL- Quiet. Western, 50 65@3 co.
WHEAT-Unsettled. No. Chicago spring,
RYE-Western, 72n74C.
BARLEY-Q No 2 rowed state 76c.
CORN-mixed steam, 601z@6tc; white western
new, 56@57c.
oATs-Western mixed and state, a594Oc; white
western 3794215c.
TALLOW-7 7.l6CG7 9'l6c
EGGS-Firm. Western, 2213927c.
PORK-S11 122l913 OJ.
BEEF-Quiet aud steady.
DRESSED HOGS-Steady. Western, 61sc; mid
dies long clear, western, SIC.
LARD-Prime steam, STEADY at IS 1908 20.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
A happy New Year to all our friends.
MARRIED.

FRIEND-WIENGER.-o the 9th inst. by
Rev. P. Herbruck Mr.. Samuel Friend and Miss
Mary R. Wagner, both of Stark Co.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dec. 9th, by
Rev. j. M. Grether Jacob j. Brumbaugh to Emma
Grether, eldest daughter of the minister.
MILLER-SE the Reformed parson-
age, Louisville, Dec. t6, 1877, Mr.. Homer Miller
and Miss Alice sefeIt, Rev. ]. j. Leberman Off.
ciating
HOFFMAN OYER the Goth inst at the
residence of Mr. George w. 0ld6eld by E. M
Grimes. ]. p, Mr.. George A. Hoffman and Miss
NJ. oyer, both Of Canton.
ZUBER-sHUFELL-On December 23rd, 1877
by Rev. a. Voegele, Harmon Z1ber 10 Miranda
shufell, both OF 0snaburg.
BROWN-KRAMER.--M Married by Rev. E. Her
bruck, Dec oath, Charles E. Brown and Annie
Kramer, both of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

The Cincinnati Enquirer has had two
of its runabouts on the search of reliable
information on the Senatorial question
and each has given the result of his re-
search. "Caliban"-Chauncey New
ton-gives the following estimate of the
first ballot: Pendleton 81, Ewing "a,
Morgan q, Ward 4, Payne 3, Hurd and
scattering2. "Pickaway"-AllenO. My
ers-fgures up the thing as follows;
Pendleton, 81, Ewing 81, Morgan 20,
Payne |, scattering l. 1t will be seen
the two correspondents differ considera-
bly in their estimates. Personal prefer
ences may have something to do with
this. In the meantime the Enquirer ed
itorially is as non-committal as ever, and
leaves the rural roosters" to do all the
fiOhtinp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

The Catholic Fair for the benefit of the new St.
Peters church in the Opera House last week was
a decided success. The church realized over $500
net. Among the presents voted to the most popu-
lar persons, were "A gold watch to Adam Kno
bloch, an elegant Afghan to Mrs, D. Tyler, a
lounge to Miss Lizzie Alexander, bed.spread to
Miss 10. Kimball, pair of blankets to Mrs. Chas.
Piero, set of silver spoons and forks to H. Flick
inger, bedSpread to Frank Alexander and also
one to Mrs Ed. DannemiIler, a box of honey to
Rev. Buerkle, and also one to Mrs. Jos. Biechele
and Mrs. Fierstos. The clock was voted to ST..
Peters Society, The Opera House was tastefully
arranged and the evenings entertainment was
well rendered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
FRANCE.
The Inquiry Regarding the Orders to
the Military.

PARIS. Dec. 26.-The Moniteur announ'
ces, in consequence of the inquiry order
ed by General Borel, Minister of war
that General Bressolles has been placed
ON the retired list for insubordination, in
having demonstrated with his superior
AGAINST the orders issued during M
Rochebouet's tenure of the War Ministry
that the troops should prepare for impor-
tant movements in event OF certain con-
tingencies.
The Moniteur declares that the public
has a right to full explanation of the
nature of these orders, but if any military
manifestations were intended, the idea
did not orig nate at the Elysee, as Presi'
dent MacMahon was ignorant of such
plans. II is also stated in some Republi-
can circles that President MacMahon was
ignorant of these plans which were in
tended to be carried into execution in
in event of his resignation.
The Coup D'Etat that was Prepared.
London, Dec. ga Paris correspon-
dent announces eighty six appointments
of new Prefactoral secretaries to be gazet'
ted tomorrow.
The Republican papers continue to as
sert that coup d'etat was preparing
during the recent Ministerial crisis.
The Bien Public says the Bonapartlst
General Dovai, few days before the
termination of the crisis, conferred with
several Generals on such an eventuality
The France declares that the troops at
Versailles and elsewhere, near Paris,
were provided with large supply OF
cartridges, and that many officers drew
up their designations ON receiving orders
TO be in readiness to march.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
A." CHRISTMAS BELLS"

heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
Their words repeat
OF peace on earth, goodwill to men
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
OF peace on earth, goodwill to men
Then pealed the bell more load and deep
"God is not dead; nor doth He sleep
The Wrong shall fall,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to menW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
4 WEALTHY MAIL RoBBER ARRESTED,

St. Louis, Dec. 24-Mr, Buxton, the Postmaster
at Norrisonville, Christian county, ILL.,, was ar
rested by Special Agent Williams this morning
for OBTAINING and destroying mail-matter from
st. Louis Chicago and Decatur. Buxton Is a
merchant at Morrisonville as well as Postmaster
and is said to be well of. The drafts destroyed
were drawn on him by parties here and else
where and sent to Morrisonvile Bank for colec
ton. He confessed to destroying two letters con
tanning drafts from spaunhorst Hackmann, ol
this city. He was taken to Springfield to-day for
examination before United States Commissioner
Adams The matter was worked up by Postmas'
ter Filley of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
A CARD.

The thanks Of the ladies who collected the
Christmas presents for the Fairmount Children's
Home are due to Begges & Bell, Durbin q Wright
and Double Bros, for generous donations of toys
also TO VIM. Dewalt for transportation, and to the
many children who out of their abundance con-
tributed gifts to make merry Christmas" for
the little orphans.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

THE PLAIN TOWNSHIP TEAcHERs-Met at New
Berlin pursuant to adjournment on Saturday last
at O'Clock, p. M, F. Braucher in the chair. The
previous minutes were read and approved, when
the chair appointed W. NJ. HOusel to solicit men,
bers to the society. On motion Of I. Morrow F.
Braucher was chosen permanent President B. H,
Walter Vice President, and Mary A. sheafer,
Secretary On motion Messrs. surby, Housel and
Morrow, were named Committee on Rules and
Regulations until constitution be adopted.
Mr. Housel discussed the topics Of penmanship
and drawing; F. Braucher on reading and
spelling, and /. Morrow on geography, and were
very instructive,
The programme for the rest Of the day and eve
ming were remarks and various subjects and dec
lamations by the teachers in attendance. de
bate on Compulsory Education was also interest
ing 1t is hoped the teachers in this and adjoin-
ing township, will one and ALL take an interest In
the organization and thus increase their school
usefulness, FRANK bhAOOhEh' rleS ''
MARY SHEAFFER, Sec'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

sENTEYcED-At New Lsbou, Judge LauDie
sentenced John Shay and John Emmett each 10
three years in the penientiary, for breaking into
store at East Palestine, Henry Mason, ior
breaking into the house of William L. Lodge OF
Centre township; Columbiana county, was sent up
for two wears,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
Ghe Aetrnrrt

The new editor of the Repository, i'm
ported from Washington, defends John
Sherman and his ruinous policy, and yet
claims to be the friend and defender OF
the people This is cheek of the Bah
cock Washington kind we suppose. So
the Repository is now a John Sherman
oroan
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
PHILADELPHIA MARKET

Philadelphia, Dec. 25.
FLoTR-Dull and unchanged. 5upe.fne, 81 90;
extra, s5 25; patent and high grades, 81 0O@9 90.
WHEAT-Dull Amber, 81 42@1 AZ red, 81 43
al A; white. 81 45@1 90.
CORN-shade frmer. Yellow; 65@67c mixed,
64@65c.
oKTs-Dull and steady. Western, S7@80c;
mixed. 35@37c.
RYE-Quiet at 70@73c.
PORK-S13 5O914 90.
BEEF HAMs-l6@17c.
HBM5-101691115c.
BUTTER Creamery, S1@S3c; western reserve,
23@25c,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The scholars of the Baptist Sabbath School will
give an entertsinmentin in the main audience room
of the church Jon Tuesday, evening next New
Year,. The entertainment will consist Of recita-
tiOns, singing dialogues, &c. The price Of admis-
sion Is 10 cents. All are invited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

"If one could change himself into any animal
he pleased" said pompous young man, u THINK
I should prefer to change myself into an ass"
THAT wouldn't be much of change" sneefed a
satirlcal yonng lady.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

ST. PAUL's CHURCH, Christmas was observed In
st. Paul's church by Morning Service and Holy
Communion. The church is most beautifully
decorated and it never looked prettier The
eyergreens and sunday-school banners, the
Autumn leaves on white Lecturn, Altar and
Pulpit, arches of evergreens forming sort OF
rude screen in front of the chancel, all display
great taste and skill.
The chidren's Festival will be held on this)
Thursday evening, at o'clock.
Next Monday, Dec. 3lst, there will be mid
night service, beginning at 1115 p. m. All are in
Yited.
On New Years Day, the Rector and his wife
will receive calls after 10 o'clock, a. m.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

Christmas was duly observed by old and young
in Canton. The Roman Catholic Churches, Eng
lish and German, were finely arranged and were
crowded densely. The same was the case with
several Protestant Churches
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

MARLBoRo-A communication from Mr.. j. E.
Pollock, Principal of the Marlboro Union School,
was crowded out of our columns last week, much
to our regret. Mr.. Pollock gave history of the
smallpox in the Shoemaker family that alarmed
the people very much, as the disease had pro-
crossed for some time and neighborS had been
running in and out before it was found to be
smallpox. It was feared the disease would
spread, but it did not as great care was taken to
prevent Two Of the young children died, but
the others were recovering at last accounts The
schools were to resume on Monday last Ihe
alarm has subsidized and matters are moving In
their wonted channels We learn the Marlboro
school is a good one, and they are gettiug on
some good apparatus with which to illustrate the
sciences and have received case Of reference
books and 3 cabinet Of minerals,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
NlMISHILLEN TEACHERS.

The next meeting of the Nimishillen Township
Teachers Association will be held in Louisville,
Friday evening, Dec. 28. Everybody is invited.
WIN. M. sLUss, Pres. P, BALMAT, Secy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

John B. Cough the great lecturer will deliver
his celebrated lecture on "Blunders" in the Bap-
tist church on the 18th day of January.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
Inra1 eNews.

Gotlieb Morit2 a workman in the safe works had
his fingers smashed the other day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

Next Tuesday being New Years day. is good
time to resolve to turn new leaf and swear Of
Try It,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27

tits the calm and solemn night
A thousand bells ring out and throw
Their joyous pesls abroad and smile
The darkness, charmed and holy now,
The night that erst no name had worn,
To happy name is given,
For in that stable lay new born
The peaceful Prince Of earth and heaven,
In the solemn midnight
Centuries ago,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-27
A CHRISTMAS HYMN.

Twas in the calm and silent night,
The Senator ofRhaughtty Rome
Impatient urged his Chariotsltiight
From lordly revel rolling home. Fsg
Triumphal arches, cleaning, swell
His breast with thoughts of boundless sway
What rocked the Roman what befell
A paltry province far away
In the solemn midnight
Centuries ago.
Within that province far away
Went plodding home weary boor,
A streak of light:befOre him mlay,
Fallen through half.shut stable door
Across his path He passed-for naught
Told what was going on within;
How keen the stars, his only thought,
The air how calm and cold and thin
In the solemn midnight
Centuries ago.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-18

intellect, keen perceptions and an accurate
judgment. In his political opinions and
actions he was true, and never deviated
from what he thought was honorable and
Just. His private life was irreproachable,
and no one can say aught against it. In his
social intercourse he was attractive and
charming. His dignified and grave man
ner, his sober judgment, attracted tho old
his genial disposition, his elasticity of
spirit, and open and frank manner, won the
affections OF the young. Those who visited
his house loved to visit it again. A princely
hospitality and a unbounded welcome were
the outward signs of a great and good heart;
a loving disposition which shed peace and
happiness everywhere. To the colored peo-
pie he was a sincere friend. The multitude
who knelt around his grave, and listened
with devotion to the heart-feeling prayer of
his faithful old servant JEFF Robinson,
tested the sorrow among thenl. He was
stricken down in the midst of health; when
he lay down he was the strong and robust
nlan-a frame for energy and power rarely
seen. In an hours time, his devoted wife
awakes to find him in the throes OF DEATH
and just within the shadow, and in the
twinkling of an eye, the solemn shade is
over him. But who was better prepared
How few have left such a record! NJ.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-18
DIED,

At O'Clock, A. NJ, May Is, 1877, at his
residence on the Island in Ouachita Parish,
Capt. CHARLES w. PHILLIPS, aged So years.
The deceased was born in North Carolina
in the year 1913. His youth found him in
Huntsville, Alabama, learning tho rudi-
ments of the merchantile profession, in
which he became eminent and successful.
To men Of ability, enterprise and energy
New Orleans was attractive. 10 this
city Capt. Phillips moved in his early man
hood land was successfully engaged in COM
mercial pursuits for twenty-five years.
He was a partner in several prominent
firms which did extensive business in the
Southwest, among which were Williams,
Phillips & Co., and Phillips, Nixon & Co.
Having acquired both distinction and
fortune merchant Capt. Phillips, before
the war, invested largely in some Of tho
most fertile lands in that rich section of
our parish known as the Island. Under his
splendid administrative capacity Il large
scope of the most beautifully cultivated
country appeared, and o-day the traveller is
enchanted with miles of fertile fields, due
to his wonderful energy and capacity.
Capt. Phillips was patriot, and no SER
vice that his country demanded was with
neld. No sacrifice was too great for him to
make. During the late war he organized
and commanded the Phillips Rangers, an
\
with distinction in The army of Tennessee.
Ill health compelled him to reiinquish his
command, and he reluctantly quit the SER
vice. His unselfish disposition, his mod
esty and ditfidence were proofs against re-
peated solicitations to enter the councils of
the State, because, he said, there were
experienced men in the parish, who he
thought could do more good in The legisla-
tive halls. How few resist such solicita-
tons!
But he was n hard and ardent laborer
! for our political salvation. He was usually
| a member of the Executive Committee of
! the Parish, and generally presided at our
| public meetings, and in our conventions.
| During the late campaign, he WAS the eff
cient President of the Island club, an organ
| ization justly proud of it's work. His whole
heart AMI soul were in the great work OF
the redemption ofour State, and faithfully,
| zealously and nobly did he do his part. No
man felt more exultant over the great
| work of &c than Capt. Phillips. How
| hard to realize that he has gone from
among us, not permitted to witness the
fruits OF his labors, nor to see the glorious
sun shining where but a short time ago,the
dark and OMNIBUS cloud hung.
Capt, Phillips had strong and vigorous
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-18

Mr.. George Koehler died at his resi-
lence in this city on the 10th, after an
illness of several weeks caused by an
affection of the throat. Mr.. Koehler
was a native Of Baden, Germany, and
was born in 1916. He came to the
United States in 1851, having taken an
active part in the revolution of 1S49 in
Germany. He was an excellent me-
chanic, we'll kno wn as a gun-smitf1, in
which trade he was thoroughly skilled.
AT one time he was a member of the
City Council. He leaves two little
boys, for whom ample provision is
made in property left by the deceased
and by life insurance policy in the
Knickerbocker company.