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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
GIRLS ON STRIKE,
Hundreds of Poorly Paid SIX WedVerS Pro-
testing against a Reduction.

On the morning ofthe 9TH nearly three
hundred women and girls teronged the
sidewalksin front of the silk manntacto-
ry OF Messrs. John N, Stearns d Co., in
Forty.second street near Third avenue,
New York City. They were part OF
four hundred weavers who decided to
strike the day before, when infolm med OF
q reduction of three cents per yard in the
price of their work. A committee OF
three of their number were in confer
ence with the proprietor of the works in
his private Office. They hoped that
compromise might be made, and the dis
appointment was terrible. 1t was hours
before they left the neighborhood, and
many denunciations against the proprie'
tors were uttered. The girls said, ,"While
claiming to be losing money and reducing
our pay to mere pittanCe in consequence,
they were at the same time building an
immense new mandatory in Forty-third
street."
"Does that look like losing money!"
asked mil l-mannered ,middle-aged wo-
man. "Why we used to get sixteen cents
a yard; this was cut down TO nine cents,
now we are asked to work for six cents.
At nine cents per yard, we averaged 4,6O
per week; most women being able to
weave fifty yards per week. Now deduct
three cents per yard from this and it
leaves but 49,"
It was learned that neither the wind
ers, spinners, machinists, nor loom txers,
all men, were reduced. The doors of the
factory were locked yesterday, although
all but the weaVers were at work. In
side the front door stood two men on
guard. Through the iron grating the re-
porter asked to be admitted. We've got
orders not to admit anybody" one Of
them replied.
"Whyl what are you afraid of" asked
the reporter
"Well, you see, if we don't watch out
sharp, somO of them damned weavers
will be coming in crying and saying they
are starving, and thus disturbing the
workmen." These guardsmen were hiss
ed by the bystanders several times
There are many widows among the
striking women, two of whom were spo'
ken to by the reporter.
Ou6 VI Iutlu,d WOuudu Will VII % C'AAu
rem, said "lhe secret of the reduction is
this: We have worked so hard lately that
we have got more goods piled up than
the spinners and winders can take care
Of This being the case, the works can
get along without us for several weeks,
and the reduction is made in the hope
that we will stay out for that length of
time, when the original standard Of nine
cents yard will be re-established If
we stayed out three weeks, it would be a
saving of nearly $1,000 to the concern.
The principal owner Of the works, Mr.
John N. Stearns, was found at his sales
room, 43 Mercer street, yesterday after
noon. He said that the price of domes-
tic silks had fallen off nearly twenty per
cent. during the last two months. The
strike at the factory was the result of re-
ducing the weavers to the prices paid at
the large silk houses at Paterson; N. ].
In his opirion, the girls will return With
in ten days at the reduced rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
IRON AND STEEL WORKERS.
Their Sentiments On The Strike.

COLUMBUS, August S.-The Convention
of the Iron and Steel Workers to-day
unanimously adopted resolutions setting
forth that they firmly believe that the
demand made by the railroad employees
for the restoration of the late ten per cent.
reduction, and the modification Of tyran-
iCal rules and orders, was just and proper,
having full faith that railroad companies
by proper management, are fully able
and of right should accede to the same.
That while they approve of the demand
as just, and believe, in the ability Of the
companies to grant the request, they en-
phatically denounce any and every act
tending to the violation of law and non
preservation of the peace and order of
the country knowing full well that every
violation of the law and disturbance of
of the peace tends only to injure the
cause and those engaged therein. That
the arbitrary power assumed by corpora
tious, railroads especially, and exercized
in crushing labor to the earth, demands
at the hands of all honest citizens serious
and careful reflection, to the end that
way may be opened to strip them Of
some ofthe unlimited powers which they
possess, and that labor may thereby be
better rewarded and the country greatly
benefited. That in every disagreement
between employer and employed they
believe in policy of arbitration.
Numerous memorials were presented
by the members, which were referred to
appropriate committees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
TO TOURISTS.

No portion Of the continent OF America presents
~ nuGn o grHuoCnr beauty and marvellous In
larrst tN the Tourist ny ,he famous Rocky Noun
ain region Nt Eastern Colorado, In the vicinity OF
rhe beautiful CITY OF u uyer The magnihCenCe
II the mUuuhln scenery is equGlod only by that
ii Switzerland, Hud many Tourists from abroad
nave pronounced Colorado scenery superior to
even that Of the Alpg The popular resorts In the
mountains famed alike for the grand surround
ings and their naglCai waters, ana daily becoming
recognized as the MIST DELIGHTFUL In America
Tor either health or recreation. Hundreds Of pe0-
Pile, tired of the resorts of The Fast are going to
spend the summer in the grand old Rocky Noun;
tans amid It's charming parks, majestic suOW-clad
peaks grand canOnS, clear sky and magic Amos
phere The popular KANSAS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
with its steel rails and automatic ar brakes is the
favOrite Tourist Route, and the only line running
Pullman cars FROM Kansas City to Denver, Low
round trip rates from all Eastern cities DeScrp-
tive Tourist Circulars Maps and Guides sent free,
upon application 10 the General Passenger Agent
Kansas Pacific Railway, Kansas City, Mo-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Democratic party Of Ohio, in State
Convention assembled, renews its pledg'
es of devotion to the Union and the Con-
stitution with the Amendments, 1t de-
clares as essential to the preservation of
free Government faithful adherence to
the following principles: Strict construc-
ton; home rule; the supremacy of the
civil over the military power; the separa-
ton of Church and State; the equality Of
all citizens before the law; liberty of in
dividual action unvexed by sumptuary
laws; absolute acquiescence in the law
fully expressed will of the majority; op-
position to all subsidies; the preservation
Of the public lands to the use of actual
settlers; and the maintenance and per-
fecting of the Common School system.
Pertinent to the issues now pending be-
fore the people
1. Resolved, That we look upon the in
auguration of r. B. Hayes to the high of
fee of President of the United States, in
spite of majority of the electoral and
popular vote given by the people to Sam
uei J. Tilden, as the most dangerous en-
croachment upon the popular rights that
has ever been attempted in this or any
other free country. A repetition of the
fraud will not be tolerated.
2. The destruction of the industry OF
the country, and the pauperism of labor
are the inevitable fruits of vicious laws
enacted by the Republican party,
8. That, as a means of relieving the
distressed portions of the community,
and removing the great stringency COM
planned of in business circles, we demand
the immediate repeal of the Resumption
Act.
4. That we denounce as an outrage
upon the rights of the people the enact
ment of the Republican measure demon
etizing silver, and demand the passage Of
law which shall restore to silver its
monetary power.
5. That we favor the retention ofgreen-
back currency as the best paper money
we have ever had, and declare against
any further contraction.
6. That we congratulate the country
upon the acceptance by the present Ad-
minietration, of the constitutional and
pacific policy of local self-government in
Ju6 DldJtS VI bu0 oOubuI ~ lOhS auVOOo
ted by the Democratic party, and which
has brought peace and harmony to that
section of the Union.
7. The Registry law framed by the last
Legislature is burdensome and expensive
and discriminates uniustly against the
poorer class of voters, and we therefore
demand its immediate repeal.
8. We favor tariff for revenue only.
9. We favor the issue by the General
Government alone of all circulating me-
dium, whether paper or metallic, to be
always equal tender, and interconverti-
BILE.
10. That we condemn the acts of the
Federal Administration in using the reg
ular troops of the United States to inter-
fere with elections and other political af-
fairs of the States, as unconstitutional,
unlawful and unjustiiable, destructive Of
the rights of the people and the States.
ii. We recommend the ticket this day
formed by this convention to the .favora-
BILE consideration and support Of all citi.
zens of the State. ~ I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
REPUBLICANS DON'T LIKE THE
NOMINATION OF BISHOP.
From Madison Co. Democrat. ]

The dyed,in-the-wool Republicans
here.abouts don't like Bishop as our can
didate for Governor "Why didn't you
nominate Durbin Ward, or George Con-
verse, or General Ewing, or some other
popular and able man Of your party, in
stead of that Cincinnati grocer,whom no.
body knowsP" say they. 1t is gratifying
to hear the Raids talk in this way. 1t
shows they are distressed at the action of
our State Convention. They had their
gatling guns loaded to the muzzle with
venom and SANDER, aimed at the gentle
men above mentioned, ready to fire as
soon as the candidate was named, but
when the choice of the Democracy fell
upon Uncle Dick Bishop, the man sans
reproach, they find themselves sadly dis
organized and thrown into the direst
confusion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE.

Ex-Governor Seymour's nephew, Mr..
r. B. Miller, has just died in Utica.
While Seymour was governor in 1868 he
gave Mr.. Miller the Office of Pardon Clerk
an Office which he filled with efficiency
and integrity. Aomember of the Legis-
lature once applied for a pardon for one
of his constituents, and sought to secure
favorable report from Mr.. Miller. "I'll
tell you what I'll dc" he said, with the
rascally bluntness of one who believes
that every man has his price; "I'll give
you a hundred dollars if you'll get the
Governor to sign that pardon" Mr.. Mil
ler stihed his indignation, and with q
quizzical smile on his face, offered to at
tend to the business Immediately. "We'll
90 right in and see the Governor" he
said. Reaching the executive presence,
Mr.. Miller remarked, with great show
of interest, Governor Seymour, this is
the Hon. Nj. He is a member of the
Legislature, and he wants pardon for
one of his constituents. He offers me
hundred dollars if I'll get it for him. "I'll
go you halves on the money if you'll sign
itI" The astonished member taking in
the situation, preGipitately fed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FEW WORDS OF wrsDOM


"F''y al who are seeking new homes In the West
II you are going 70 change yonr location, BY all
means you should keep on about the same ldtt-
tude" as whore you formerly lived, for In this way
you will escape the severe climatic changes In the
weather incident TO the extreme North or South
having none OF these things 10 contend with,
yourself and family are healthy and you become
producer at once consequently soon indepen-
dent; on the other hand should you listen 10 the
many glowing accounts OF the sunny South, or
the mild climate OF the North, and thus be In.
duced n try your fortunes there, You Will hnd
the reality Is not all your fancy painted II. II
you go South 1t usually tlkes about Two years to
get aGcllmated to the climate, during which time
not being able TO work, yourself and family are
consumers, besides being constantly exposed 10
the material feveTs which ABOUND there, and the
experience OF many Is that they return dscour-
aged, leaving not a few loved ones beneath the
sod IN the sunny South Therefore, In going
West keep on about the same latitude which will
insure heath and hdppiaesa. There are most ex-
cellent lands In Northern Missouri on the line OF
the Hannibal " St, Jo. Il, H., and In Kansas, Me-
brAska and Colorado, "just as cheap aud good as
The sun eVer shoiV,l upon, why not accept Ger.
tainty rather than run the risk Of losing all
Through day and sleeping cars are run from To-
ledo, Ohio, via the Wabash R'y and Quincy 70 ST.,
Jo., Atchison and Kansas City, and fAln Chicago
via Chicago, Burlington & Quincy H. r., whereby
all are furnished first class accommodations
send for map and time table 10 ]. A. s. Reed,
50 Clark street, Chicago,C. W. Boardman, Decatur,
ILL.,, or
7. PRNFlELD, @. P. &TA A.,
ju2l.6m Hannibal, Mo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
PRIVATIONS OF A MASSA CH USETTS
FAMILY.

A horrible state of suffering has been
discovered at Ashley Falls, in the family
of John Funk. The family, which con-
sists of the parents and five children, liv-
ed at the poor.house last winter, for the
first time in their lives. This spring
they came out Nth determination TO earn
their Hving, but for some reason were dis
Couraged, and Mr.. Funk finally broke his
leg by an accident. A few nights ago
the eldest of four children, who slept to.
gether, in paroxysm of hunger, COM
menced gnawing the flesh from the arm
of q younger one to satisfy its cravings.
Sheffield parties have relieved the family
and there is much criticism of the treat
ment the family received from the neigh
bors, who might be expected to minis-
ter to their wants.-Springfeld (AaSs.)
Union.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

IT is better for man never to become
a candidate for office. They say 80 many
mean things of HIM. Here is our es-
teemed neighbor, Mr.. Bishop, who was
regarded by every body as the very man
for citizen Governors; man outside the
ruts Of politics and politicians, and one
of whom every body thought well. He
has not been the peoples candidate a
week, and already he is accused of being
Christian, and Of having observed the
Sabbath in his time. Before another
week is gone it is not improbable that
some bold, bad enemy may impeach
him of having dishonored his father or
mother; they may even hintat document
ary evidence showing that on various oc-
Casions he had referred to both in terms
of respect, if not positive love and ven
Grafton. Then he will regret he did not,
like Taft, the great war secretary in time
of peace, peremptorily decline nomina-
ton, alleging that private business could
not be neglected unless for seat in the
Senate.-Enq,tirer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
A SIMPLE CURE FOR DRUNKEN ESS.

A Brooklyn man writes to the Sun; l
drank more Intoxicating liquor from the
year 1867 to the last day of1873 than any
other person l ever knew or heard of;and
in the mean time, knowing this sure cure,
did not practice it on myself,but, for fun,
did practice it on many others,and effect
ed permanent cures. The remedy of the
cure is this: When person finds he
must have drink, let him take drink
of water, say two or three swallows, as
often as the thirst or craving may desire.
Let him continue this practice. His old
chums will laugh; but let him perseVere,
and it will not be week before the appe-
tite for any kind of stimulant will disap-
pear altogether, and water be taken to
quench the natural thirst. fiat any time
the victim should feel a craving, let him
take the first opportunity and obtain
swallow of water, and he can pass and re-
pass all saloons. When he goes home at
night he will feel satisfied and be sober
and have money in his pocket. COM
mened this practice the first day of 1874,
and never think of taking drink ofstim-
ulants. l.t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

Gov. GROVER, of Oregon, was elected
u. S. Senator last fall, and an attempt has
been made by the Republicans to oust
him on the ground that he bought his
election. For several weeks this subject
has been undergoing an investigation by
a senatorial committee selected for that
purpose but Grover has come out on the
top, the main witness having sworn that
the original Information he made was
false, and that lie did it for considera-
ton. The counting in Of Hayes and the
exposure Of the frauds that brought it
about should have made even such men
as Morton sick Of any more snch work |;
but they hang on at the fraud business
as il it were perfectly natural.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

The most useful medicine ever presented TO the
public. This active and efficient remedy Ia the
certain cure for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Cramps, Colo, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn and FlatulenCe and at the same time
lmparts vigor to the stomach, improves the appe-
tite, and aids digestion. To the nervous invalid
the greatest value Its soothing and sustaining
power on the nervous system will enable many to
reform who would otherwise fail from nervous
proStraton and want Of strength, Travellers,
Farmers, and others exposed TO inclement wealth
er, should always carry 1t with them. It protects
the body from colds, and from the effects Of yaria-
BILE climate and diet. 1t Is unequaled as a Tonic
in recovery from ieverS and exL susting sickness,
and Is especially valuable TO the aged and feeble.
We feel confident that after trial of this remedy
no person will ever want to be without II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

OFS11 railroad companies in the Uni
ted States, according to Poor's Manual,
but 1876 earn dividends on their capital
stock. Pennsylvania has 7S companies,
33 of which report dividends. The prof
its of capital invested in railways, there.
fore, does not seem disproportioned to
the wages of operatives. Still man may
have a million in railway stocks and
never get q dividend, and yet not feel
the pinch Of huhger,-Ex.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
WESTWARD.
EASTWARD.

Trains Nos. 8 and 70 on main line run daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. and
IL, between Cincinnati and New York daily.
Hotel coach on trains 3and IL between LeaVitts.
bHrgh and New York daily.
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburgh, Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroad; at Ravenna with
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad; at Meadville,
Union and Cory for Oil Regions; and at James
town fol Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains for
the South and West.
No ''stop-over' allowed upon local tickets. LO-
cal Passengers must purchase tickets TO their first
stopping place, and then repurchase from thaA
point TO destination.
W. B. SHATTUC,
Gen. Passenger and Ticket Ast, Cincinnati, o.
P. D. COOPER,
Gen. Superintendent, Cleveland, o. nov1eh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
THE "IPON TRAIL"

A spicy sketch descriptive of trip over the
Atchlson, 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 NetV 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 Atchison TO Pu-
Mexico Arizona and the San Juan Mines The
finest line of Pullman Sleepers on the continent
between the Missouri River and the Rocky Noun.
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, =.
+. ]. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass, Agt.,
Topeka, Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

: A DEMAGoaUE. --"H He has tongue that
never tires, an ambition that never sleeps,
q face that never blushes, and consci-
ence that never hesitAtes."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

Coaches are run b, nd from Cleveland without
change Only one change between Cleveland and
Marietta, via Canal Dover.
CONNECTIONS.
ny At Elyria with l. 8 q M 8 R'y for the wesfl
I9 Al Grafton with @ ID BY for Yelling
tor. Crestlsne Columbus, DO
(S) At Russell with A q g Y Ky ioE Aanlan9'
Bnrbsnk, WadsWorth, Mansfield and intermedA-
ate points. o.,,,.
AE5Sq 81 MSsSiiion S% % FW BY for Canton, WOOs.
W ISS "A At Dover, NJ P&CR'y fOr Cambridge, Mari
eta, Petersburg, and intermediate poium.
IN Urichsville with P O d st L by Steu-foS
benyIlle, OOshoCton, and ZanesVille,
E.B. THOMAS, W. w; CAhD,
Gen'l Manager, superlntenoenI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
MASSILLON BRANCH.

MARIETTA, PITTsBURG AND CLEVELAND
M RAILWAY.
OFles Of MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION
Connections and Time Table in effect May
14th 1877.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

CLEVELAND, TUsCARAWAs VALLEY AND
" WHEELING RAILWAY,
The shortest and most direct route to all points
South East and North.
Two daily passenger trains each way Sundays
excepted) connecting with the principal
trunk lines for the East and West
Time table Of passenger trains In effect July 2,
1877, and until further notice:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
GOING SOUTH.
GOING NORTH.

Close connections made at Dover with the Q. b
P. P.P.R,, and the @. T. V. & W. Ry.; at New Com
erstown with the P. G. & 81. l.. Ry.; at Cambridge
with the B. q o. RR; at Point Pleasant with the
E. o. r. R.; at Marietta with the Marietta and Gin
cinnati r. r, FOR Belpre, Parkersburg, Athens,
Hamden, Portsmouth, Chillicothe and the West.
Also with tho Muakingum River and the Ohio
River Packets.
Through tickets to principal points. Baggage
], A. KINGsBURY,
MAstsG Of TrAnA
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-28
Winsetsa Msstague.

The New York Tribsas Of May 2ist con.
tains the following. which will DO Of in
terest to the many friends Of the lady
mentioned winnetta Montague. an &C
tress. who began her professional life only
seven years ago. Is now a, the New York
Hospital dying Of consumption. She
came from Boston, and made her first ap.
pearance at the rrimble Opera House,
Albany, as EHie Remington in Saratoga"
In the same company WAS Miss kAto Clax.
ton. Miss MontAgue's success as an &C.
tress wa due rather to her bsauty than to
her ability. She had many admirers and
finally married Walter Montgomery. the
English actor, who subsequently, COM
mitted suicide. Her life from that time
has been marked by many vicissitudes.
She married J. NJ. Ward. an actor. and
went with him to San Francisco. where
she played in "snow Flake" at wade's
Opera House. She then went 10 Virginia
City. but an attack Of pneumonia COM
PEELED her to cancel her engagement.
When her health Was partially restored
she returned to this city, which she
reached about q month Ago.. She was at
the Union Square Hotel . few days and
was then removed TO the New York Hos
pital. The physicians have some hopes OF
her recovery. but their patient does not
share these hopes. She says that she ha.
spent all her money ON doctors bills. has
nothing TO live for. and is willing TO die.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-05-28
Amer Inc Doves.

The boss dovs-shooter Of Nevada lives
in Reno. This item Of information is
given upon authority Of George Mann,
Jr.. who formerly lived in Gold Hill. lie
says there Is a man in that place who can
show q better record for d~ove-shooting
than any other man in the State. lie
bagged seventeen dozen n day last week.
and sixteen dozen the next day. lie Is In
the habit % going 10 the restaurants for
the purpose Of seeing how many they want.
and then he goes out and shoots enough to
ill his order-anything from eightto four
teen dozen. lie ia willing 10 bet that he
can kill more doves in one day than any
other shotgun artist within the limit OF
u sovereignty. One thing " singular sig
niiicance l. that he never fails Ia get Just
what he goes for. and his friends have
such confidence in him that they Will
back him to any amount. Let some OF
our powder burners point their ramrods
at him.