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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
RESULT OF AN ELOPEMENT.
A Man Shoots HIS Fdther-in.LdU and is
Hung by a Mob.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Aug. 20.-On Sunday
evening at O'Clock Bill Scroggs,a worth
less fellow living near Oak Hills, in this
county, shot and instantly killed Mr. j.
Olyphant, an old and prominent citizen.
Three years ago Scroggs eloped with and
married daughter Of ELEPHANTS. He
abused her shamefully, and she left him
some time ago, returning to her fathers
house where she hassince lived. On Sun
day evening Scroggs went to ELEPHANTS
house and asked to see his wite. Oly-
phant refused to admit him, when Scroggs
drew a pistol and fred, the ball striking
Olyphant in the right breast, inhicting a
wound which terminated his life in a
short time. SCroggs at once started to
Oak Hills, but was soon overtaken by a
party of four men, who wanted to arrest
him. Scroggs refused to submit to arrest
and fred on the party, the ball striking
John Croft, respectable farmer, in the
left breast, killing him instantly, SCroggs
then went to the residence of Mr.. Wad-
dell, justice ofthe peace and surrender
ed himself. This morning at S:3O'o'clock
a mob of men went to Waddells house,
where Scroggs was confined, took him
out among the hills, and hung him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
LATEST NEWS.

Russian dispatches say the Turks we're repulsed
at Shipka pass.
Some 1900 miners employed at the West More
land and Pennsylvania Company's mines, quit
work Tuesday for advance Of wages to cents per
bushel of 76 pounds
AKRON, Aug. 22.-The large planning mills Of
Miller & Krats, and the buildings attached to-
gether with large amount of lumber was burned
to day Loss $4,000 to S25,OOG insured for $4,000
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention
me. at Harrisburg yesterday and nominated for
Bupreme Judge, John W. Turnkey, OF Venango;
Auditor General VIM. P. sChell, of Bedford State
Treasurer, Col. A. c. Noyes, Of Clinton.
WOOSTER, Aug. 22.-The carriage factory Of E
Gilbert & Sons, of smithville, o., burned to-day
The loss will be about s5OOO insured for $1,000.
A young man named Eicher was killed yester
day by the frightening Of the team Of horses he
was driving the cars causing them to throw him
under the wagon loaded with stone.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

At the Workingmen's meeting on Wednesday
night, Messrs. Lawhead, Grasser and Dennis,
made short speeches in answer to calls. All these
speeches agreed in substance that the evils OF
which workingmen complain had an origin Whlcn
1t was not difficult to trace. The legislation OIL
the country was in large part responsible for
these evils and one of the two great parties
now in existence, had consistently opposed while
the other had supported the policy that had
brought upon us the evils now troubling the coun.
try. The remedy, therefore, was in the hands oil
the people without the recourse to the organization
of any new party. As matter fcourse this kind
ofadvice was not palatable to those whose hate
for the Democratic party isso rank as to be almost
poisonous.-NelUdrk Aduocate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Our political quacks, like Hayes, West,
Sherman & Co., jump from scheme to
scheme to save their party and retain
power. Let us return to the plain and
simple government of the Constitution,
and all will soon be well. Let us cease
to have the government the robber Of
the people for the benefit of the favored
few. Do this, and labor will soon find
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Lewis. the man who attempted to gobble the
WorkinRraen of Columbus into new political or
oapization, is the duly nominated Republican
candidate for Sheriff Of Franklin county The
trickster cluDg to the Republican party until ne
saw by the strike thatit was soon to go 70 pieces
Then he pretended that his confidence In It nad
been forfeited and lnsulted Democrats by trying
to make them Join in a movement that would
have been grossly unjust TO their own party as
well "a an impeachment Of their individual com
mon sense. The Columbus Democrats Werenotto
caught In that way.-NetOdre Advocate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

MNERAL-on last Friday night ]. R. Snyder,
acting postmaster at Mineral Point, was waylaid
and robbed Of over 500. At the same time the
keys to the office were taken from him and about
500 worth of stamps stolen. Part Of the mail was
found some distance from the building, on the
track. next morning. The same night TWO pris-
oners escaped from the jail at Carrollton. They
were two men named Hoon and Murser, under
Indictment for stealing wool near Malvern.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

A PRoMwcUoUs PRIZE FIGHT-on Tuesday eve
ming there was a rather loose handed prize hgh'
between two sol diSant high toned young meh-a
fstic duel we may say, 1t may be that neither
of them knew how to handle pop gun, hence
the affair of fists 1t Is the same old story Boln
Of the amateur antagonists have been trying 70
get into the greatest favor with the same girl ana
evidently neither succeeded. To settle the mat
ter, they went secretly to asecluded point In the
rear of the E. Ball shops on Tuesday night ana
for twenty minutes pummeled and gouged each
other without regard to the recognized rules oil
the prize ring, then they stopped, and after So
ber Sc cond thought, concluded that such pro-
ceeding wouldn't make the young lady think any
the better of them, and slowly departed. Gone to
meet the young fellow who died for his own true
lnyn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

A large number of disafTected Republicans re-
siding at Columbus held meeting last week and
made vigorous protest in the shape of series of
resolutions against the Cleveland platform They
have the old Radical ring about them, and don't
mellow down to the tune of the milksop dished
up for the party at Cleveland. When such men as
General Beatty, Col Moore, Luther Donaldson ana
Others kick in the traces and refuse to indoHe
Hayes, it is evidence that there is a screw loose
somewhere. The fact is, that there is division
in the camp, nor is it confined to the lesser lights
of the party, it is the great High Priests, who min
istered at her alters who alarmed at the hetrodoxy
of Hayes longer refuse to perform their priestly
functions, and are now found battling against
him and his policy-lrOntoRD Democrat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Jacob Poet, an employe at the Bridge Works
fell into the privy vault at the works on Tuesday
and remained there about half an hour before he
was taken out. The vault is very deep and the
clang of hammers and other noises made 1t i'm
possible to hear his yells, The blacksmith fol
whom he strikes missed him, and seeing his buck
ct in its usual place, knew he had not gone home
and ingtigated search for him which resulted In
finding him as above described.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

BELL1Ne.-A party of funny young fellows gave
a continued tin pan and cow'bell serenade In the
4th ward the other night Rev, Miller, VINO hVes
on East Fifth street, married young couple al
his residence, which was taken as an occasion tor
the breaking loose of bedlam by these delightful
ly funny boys. They didn't stop at the preacher
residence but belled the whole neighborhood'
One of the relics of American barbarism is this
habit of belling newly married pair, and out In
Indiana, when the groom shot an ear off one OF q
gang and killed another, he received the thanks
Of his community.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Frank skarda, who got the WOrklngmen's nom
nation for Lieutenant Governor, is about as much
Of "Worker' as is the lawyer aud ex-ofice-holdeT
they put up for Governor. He was originally a
dry goods clerk by trade, but in the tidal wave Of
1874, that gave the Democracy Cleveland and Guy
ahoga county, ne was given the position Of Assls-
tant Police Clerk in recompense for his services
among his Bohemian countrymen. He is about
thirty years 0ld.-Akron Beacon, 18Th.
An errar. The nominee is editor Of the Bohe-
mian paper in Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Yesterday morning detachment of four mem
bers of the Beach City Company 0. N. G'' came 70
this city and proceeded to the horse shoeing shop
Oft. P. McGinty, Fifth and Walnut, where they
arrested Fred PITT, workman in McGinty 8 EN-
ploy, and placed him under guard at the Jackson
house until three o'clock, p. M, when ne was
taken to the regimental camp at Alliance PITT
failed to answer the order of the commander to
appear with the company for encampment, and
besides, being a treasurer of that company and IN
charge of its funds made the matter little more
nrgpnt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
A TRUTH PLAINLY TOLD.

The vagaries of the Ohio Republicans,
as illustrated in their silver plank, in the
nomination of man addicted to the
mischievous nonsense which has, so far
been the chief Characteristic Of Judge
West. and in the concession of Controll-
ing influence to demagogues ofthe stamp
of Stanley Matthews, are well fitted to
restrain party exultation.--Ne0 YORK.
Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

NIGHT SCHOOL, Our accomplished young friend
william Feller q graduate OF Eastman's College,
Poughkeepsie N. Y, and lately assistant in Proi'
souders Canton Business school, will open
night school in the cassidy block, on Monday
evening, Sept. 3D. and will hold open for evening
sessions only. Mr.. Feller is thorough penman
and fully competent to teach plain and orna'
mental penmanship, arithmetic and other branch
es which he may decide upon. There will be
no classes, but the school will be conducted on
the principal of individual instruction. Students
ooy antnr of anv time ... ...|
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
4 NEW PLANET DISCOVERED,

Detroit, Mich, August 1.-THE following com
munication was received this morning from Pro-
fessor James C. Watson of Michigan University
Observatory, in which he says:
ION the night of August 9Th found in the con-
stellaton Capricorn planet hitherto unknown.
On account of the smoky and cloudy weather
did not succeed in observing 1t accurately until
last night. 1t is now in right ascension twenty
one hours and fourteen minutes, and in declina'
ton fifteen degrees and forty seven minutes SOUTH
It shines like a star of the tenth magnitude, and
is moving west and north.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

,scAT!-IT WAS ONLY CAT-The other night
a lawyer of this city imagined he heard burglars
in his cellar and tlmidly arising and calling the
assistance of another male inmate of the house,
and fondly impressing bis wife with the idea that
it was her duty to hold the light he cautiously
stole out the back door with hatchet in hand to
act big Iniun with the burglar, The other man
went around the house with revolver, and upon
entering the cellar found cat on an exploring
expedition after q loose piece of meat or milk
,gta
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

RRMovED.--Rev. p ]. spangler, who has been
preaching for the Reform Congregation at Fulton
Manchester and Uniontown, for several years
past has ceased his ministerial labors on account
ofill health, and removed to his farm near Far
mers Center, Defiance county. Rev. spangler
has made hosts OF warm friends, during his long
labors ia that section. They will be sorry to lose
one who has been so long worthy pastor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
THE CONDITION OF OUR COUNTRY
UNDER REPUBLICANRULE.
From the Chicago Inter.ocean, Repl
STOP AND REFLECT.


From the Chicago Inter. Ocean, Rep.l
STOP AND REFLECT.
Where are we tending? With popu.
lation of probably near A., ,ooo, 900, soil
and climate the most desirable, both in
character and amount; with the most
convenient and ample water communi>
cation, extending from the east to the
west and from the north to the south, and
the whole country filled with the net work
of railroads in all directions, probably
one third of our population is without
adequate remunerative employment,
though the soil is most fruitful, crops
abundant, and all productions bear fair
price. The bare statement of these facts
demands our serious attention. The peo.
pie are starving amidst abundance. Cap.
ital is unsatisfactory employed. Our
railroad companies are failing to pay div.
idends and are falling into the hands Of
receivers, and their employees are striking
for Just remuneration, and their proper
~ is destroyed by violence, while the
transportation of the country is Interrupt
ted.
Capitalists tell US money was never
more abundent," and we know the
country is full of able and willing hands
who can not find remunerative employ
ment.
One would think that where there was
capital that needed investment and skill
ed labor which was starving for employ
ment, there ought to be no difficulty in
bringing the two forces together. There
is mismanagement somewhere, and it is
time for men to pause and consider where
the trouble lies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

The Cincinnati Commercial Rep) says the nom
nation of Mr.. Bishop, a christian gentleman and
respectable citizen, as the Democratic candidate
for Governor Of Ohio, is "groteSque." A Demo-
cratic candidate, to suit the Commercial, should
be a rowdy and blaekguard-a Caucasian match
for the "heathen Chinee" There is nothing
HVrotesque" to the Commercial In such fellows as
bibulous Tom Young, infdel Bob Ingersoll, or
Oommunlstc Bill West as Republican Hgure-heads
In fast the Commercial itself rather takes to such
Ahinities by natural selection -ZdnesvtRe (0htO)
Si0Hal (Den,), 1914
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

PRESENTATION. The evening before their de-
parture for the camp at Alliance, the members of
Company "F," Sth o, N. Go were presented with
a handsome national flag, which was purchased
by money subscribed the purpose through the
efforts of young lady friend of the boys Hon.
VIM. Mckinley was expected to have made the
presentation speech, but through some oversight
or Misunderstanding he did not appear.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Millesburg, o., August 16.-During the storm
Yesterday evening the barn belonging to Charles
Casey, Of Mechanic Township. In this county
was struck with lightning and totally destroyed,
together with all its contents. Loss $1,000; In
sured for $500 in the Ohio Farmers Insurance
Company
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
WAR IN BULGARIA.-A RUSSIAN ASA ULT
REPULSED.

London, August .--on Saturday, the Russians,
numbering S5,OOO ten regiments Of cavalry and
1lOguns, attacked Mukhtar Pasha along the whole
line, extending from Magaryikah to Yakinlar.
Cannonading begun at seven o'clock in the morn
ing, and at six in the evening the Russians re-
treated in good order to their encampment, pur-
sued by the Turks. The Turks lost l65 killed and
wounded and the Russians 1900
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Worthwhile, Ky, August 16.--The trial for tne
murder Of Miss Carrie Anderson, near Wortnville'
is still in progress. The court adjourned ull FIJI
day for more important witnessed Two oshefs
were arrested yesterday for the same charge one
named Thompson and the other Petit dress e1-
citemant SIN continue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

PEST HOUSE REvELRY.-Last Friday night the
old city pest house. in the Hartford woods east Of
town, was burglariously, though not feloniously
entered by gang Of roughs, who proceeded In
cold blood to make the night hideous with spir-
itual revelries. The place for holding their Or
ges is a strange one, though appropriately and
judiciousy selected from the fact Of Its seclusiOn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
PRODUCE MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. q
WOOL MARKET.

Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-Wool very little change;
manufacturers continue to purchase as wanted;
no change in prices; medium and x Ohio feeces
46149c; Xxx SOC; xxx and picklock held higher
eombing and delaine In demand and taken as
fast as offered; sales at 50@5bc as to quality; some
very choice 56@57c pulled sold close and in fair
dannand At 386l6c
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

WAYNEsBURGH.-The Methodist people began
their camp meeting on Tuesday last, and 1t will
continue till Thursday or Friday of next week.
1t is in the grand old woods on the north side Of
the Sandy, west of the bridge. A large attend
ance is expected and Il happy time anticipated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

OrTVIlle, o., August i6.-A freight train mile
east Of Falryiew, last night about 11SO oclockru
over two men asleep on the track. Their names
we're Solomon aud Paul schaffer. Paul was kill
ed instantly, and the former 20 badly injured he
4 mot expected to live. They were under the in.
auencs Of liquor " the time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

CANAL FULToN.-The hardware store Of Myers,
Elliott & Co., and the shoe store Of Lobbrie Bros,
at Canal Fulton o., were entered by burglars last
week, and goods tn a considerable amount stolen.
An entrance was 8 hned by breaking in the front
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
We heard one Of our bachelor friends singing
the following touching solo the other day. Guess
his "Arabeller" is all right:
Ny Arabeller,
SO ripe and meller,
And, goodnessl
Can't she love feller.

Jack Lewis, of Philadelphia, has been spending
few days with Harry Mathews Of this city. Jack
Is one Of the social gentlemen whom everybody
likes to meet, and his hat store, at 43 North 9th
street, was head quarters and postal depository
for large number Of Canton boys during the
Centeunial
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Editor-"where is that original joke wrote on
tough beef yesterdayT
Intelligent typo-"I think 1t has been put on
The Hook"
Editor goes to the copy hook but fails to see it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

The Sth regiment, o. N. g., Of Stark county
went into camp yesterday at the Alliance fair
grounds, where they will remain for seven days
It is expected that Governor Young will be with
them Saturday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

John and Michael Huberty were arraigned for a
hearing before Esquire Chance on Wednesday, for
petit larceny having been charged with stealing
a crock of butter near McDonaldsville few
nights ago. They were bound over TO court
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

W. L. Alexander, General agent of the Canton
Mutual Insurance Co., was in the city on Monday
and gave us call, The Mutual is strong com
pany, and will be represented in this county by
]. B. Mcconnell Upper Sdndusky Rep.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Frank seabold, chief engineer at Louie
Moushey's tonsorial bazar, was exercising on a
horizontal bar the other day when he dropped
involuntarily and with abruptness, which caused
a severe sprain ofthe arm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

CoLUMB1ANA Co--Near Valley Mills one dark
night last week, Charles Book and another young
man omeward bound in separate vehicles col
lided, killing both horses outright. A shaft en-
tered the breast of one horse and the neck of an
other,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

JUDGE ADAMS has sentenced Bergin,
the Mt. Vernon murderer, to be hung on
Tuesday, December 4th, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and 2 p, NJ.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

AssIdNED.-D. Lind & Co., millers, Of this place,
made an assignment last Saturday, r. E. Case be-
ing the assignee. I'll cir liabilities, we learn, are
over $50 600 dollars. Their new mill below town,
is very valuable property, having good water
power.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

To AKRoN.-The Canton Lodge knights OF
Pythias are making active preparations, drilling
&C.. for going to Akron on Sept, 18th, to be pres
ent at the dedication Of the new K. P. hall az
that place. Nearly the full membership will at
tand
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

A horse belonging to Jacob Schwartz ran away
last Sunday, and colliding with tree near the
residence of G. W. Athouse, on West Tuscarawas
street, came to an abrupt stop. No material in;
iuTV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Ata ploughing match on VIM. Meyers farm
northwest of town on Wednesday, between the
"Regulator," new pOw, and Gibbs Boss
Champion" the sweepstakes. broom was awarded
to the latter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Professor Kortheuer will give parlor piano
forte recital at the residence ofEM L. Fast, North
Market street. ON Friday evening, Aug. 3lst The
Prof is an excellent performer, and the recital
will be q rare treatIfor those who may be present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

A little girl suffering from the mumps declared
that she "felt as though headache lad slipped
down into her neck"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

schwalm Bros have bought the oberly corner
% feet front on Market and 200 feet deep for Sl4
900. They will carry on their business OF whole
sale liquor dealers in this place as soon as ex'
pedient
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

There is picnic at Vozer's beer grove to-day.
All kinds of sport have been Programmed
races, trapeze and bar performances, ten pin
matches, &c. &c. The rain will probably inter
farp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Charley sliker had an immense crowd to cater
to at the lake house on Tuesday, during the re-
gatta but he managed to pull through without
causing any complaint,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

CHALLENGE-I hereby challenge Mr.. R. M. Bal
lard, of the Eclipse Boat Club, to row single
scull match for the championship of the lake.
Race TO be rowed within 20 days from this date.
FRANK MEYER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23
COAL. COAL.

Ifyou are in arrears and can pay us in
coal bring it along. We are in need OF it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

THE Republicans have decided to open the State
campaign on the 25th OF August at Athens. The
meeting is to be addressed by Judge West, Senator
Matthews and General Garfield. About year
ago, the latter gentleman said on the floor of Con-
gress, that to make silver legal tender In pay
ment of debt would be fraud VIII he repeat
this sentiment in his stump speeches f-Ne'0ars
Advocate
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-23

Frank Gillette of this city left for Columbus on
Tuesday, where in conjunction with Ed. A. Lee,
he will act as salesman for the Diebeld, Safe q
Lock Co., of this city.