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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
ALABAMA DEMOCRACY.
Text Of the Platform Adopted by the State Con-
VentiOn.

Text Of the Platform Adopted by the State Con-
VentiOn.
Montgomery, May 3I-The Democratic Couven.
ton adjourned sine die last night. The following
is the platform
The Democracy and Conservative people Of Ala
bama, in convention reassertiHg the principles
adopted In 1876, do resolve and declare that the
Democratic and Conservative party OF law and
order is the only party Of the Constitution, and to
It's patriotic and unceasing efforts under the bless
ing of God, is due the final defeat Of the Radical
leaders in their wicked design manifested from
the inception Of the reconstruction to destroy the
peace happiness and prosperity Of both races in
the South by involving them in Ceaseles5 turmoil
and collision.
That the financial distress, extending In many
localities to misery and want, 1t necessary out.
growth of prOhigate expenditures, fraudulent
practices and class legislation which has marked
the course Of the Republican party.
That by creating new and useless offices and en-
dowing those already created with princely per-
quistes inconsistent with the simplicity Of our
system of Government, and they have organized
an army Of officials now attaining strength which
Daniel Webster warned us forty yeaIs ago would
endanger the liberties of our people,
We denounce the methods, the measures and the
men who are responsible for them, as unworthy
the support Of an honest and free people.
We congratulate the whole people of Alabama
upon tn , reign Of good will and Cancellation, the
sense VI liberty and security which pervades the
entire limits Of the State, and while we renew the
pledge Of protection to all cOlOred people, we rec
ognize and hold essential, that without sbridging
the rights Of any class, these great results have
been achieved and can alone be maintained by
the union of the great governing race, the white
people of the land.
That it is the purpose of the Democratic aud
Conservative party Of this State 10 preserve invO
late Its obligations to the people and to bona fde
creditors of the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
THE HANGING OF THE NEGRO
WEBB AT MANSFIELD.

Mansfield, May a-Edward Webb, a negro
was hung here yesterday, for the murder of VIM
S. Finney farmer living near this city, whose
house Webb had entered for the purpose Of plum.
der and theft, The ease has excited great deal
Of interest, and large number Of people were
expected to be on hand at the execution. About
halfpast ten O'Clock this morning some 5000
people assembled around the place Of execution
to see the same. As an enclosure had been erect
ed around the scaffold and only privileged few
who had tickets Of admission were permitted
within the same, many of the crowd being rough
characters, were not disposed to remain thus
shut out, and overDowering the guards, they
scaled the jail yard fence, and in very short
time they had torn down most Of the enclosure
Sheriff Richie at once telegraphed the Governor,
that unless he gave the mob q chance to witness
the hanging they were likely to tear down the
jail and platform, and perform the execution to
suit themselves. A reply was received directing
him to carry out the sentence Of the law. At
half past twelve Sheriff Richie and Sheriff Gay
of Knox county, appeared with Webb between
them. Webb greeted the surrounding multitude
with SMILE and did not appear to be much con.
cerned about the matter. After adjusting the
moose and offering short prayer, the drop was
sprung, and life was pronounced extinct within
twelve minutes after the trap fell. SO great was
the crowd on top Of surrounding buildings, that
two barns, the roofs Of which were covered with
people, gave way and resulted in breaking one
mans leg and severely cutting another ones
head
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
A CYCLONE.
Terrific Cyclone iu MissOurl-Names of Killed and
Wounded.

terrific cyclone III MlBSOurl-NameSO or Killed ana
Wounded.
st. Louis, June ga special from Richmond,
Mo-. to the Times says terrific cyclone passed
over that place about four o'clock Saturday even
ing levelng to the ground.over half of the build
ings of the town. Over 100 houses were totally
destroyed, and the loss'of property will reach
S2500O0. Whole blocks were completely scattered
for miles. The storm came from the northwest,
passed to the northeast and was preceded by O
heavy fail of rain. Trees were uprooted and car.
ried through the air like feathers as were also the
fragments of houses, and in fact everything that
the storm struck. The Shaw House. a large brick
hotel, was demolished and the inmates buried in
the ruins.
The cyclone vas the color Of steam and at times
funnel.shaped, whirling clouds would break open
in places and emit what appeared like black
smoke then gather together again and with in.
creased force continue on the march of destruc-
ton At first il approached slowly, not faster per-
haps than a man could walk, then moved faster
leveling everything in Its path with the ground,
producing almost complete devastation The
sound 1t produced was internal. resembling the
roar of great cataract. The debris of the city has
been found fourteen miles away. A perfect panic
prevailed for time,
So far as known the following persons were
killed. Mrs. Thomas Casey, Miss Rose, Mr., Mad
ing, Miss Crouch, James Campbell, Mr.. Hamilton,
Miss HolmOn, Mrs. Alvas Waugh, Thomas Bohan-
nan and Mary Joy. The following were MORALLY
wounded W. A. Donaldson, Mrs Paul Wertz
and Fred Lehrman. Seriously wounded John
Anderson Ball, j. B, Hines, J. B. Ashburg, Flor.
ence Ford, Bobb Offuu, Eliza Marshall, Mr.. James
Duncan Mrs Thomas MCGinnis, Geo. Sawyer,
Esquire Dodd Isabella Warren, Charles J, Hughes
Jr., Mrs. Jennie Smith Fred Joy and wife, Mrs
Colgan, Clay Burgess, Thos. Burgess, John Ballard
and wife, Mrs Perry Jacobs, a child and two chill
dren Geo. Warren Riley Holmen, Mrs. Osborn,
Sam Powell Mrs. Hughes and number of others.
Horses and stock of all kinds in the track of the
storm were swept off the face nf the earth train
der aid, and physicians from all the surrounding
county have been summoned to give medical at.
tendance to the wounded. Patrols have been de.
tailed TO guard the town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06

mittee this morning, states that he had received
from the hands of D. A. Weber a letter puTport-
ing to be signed by you, of which now show you
a COPY. viii you state to the committee whether
you ever wrote such letter?
The witness, after an inspection Of the paper
handed him said: II can only say this, that
believe, upon my responsibility and the oath 1
have taken, that never wrote such letter. l
have no recollection of ever writing such letter.
II this letter was written, 1t must have been, If
am not IN istaken about the dates, On the day
when the returning officers first convened to
open the returns | think 1t was on the Goth. At
that Il me knew but little about the transaction.
The papers had not been opened. ! do not be.
lieve ever wrote that letter. At the same time
there are things in this letter that would have
written to these or any other men who were en-
gagged in the performance OF what believe 10 be
their duty il l had been asked, but do not be-
lieve wrote that letter"
After some time, the witness having apparently
concluded his statement, the Chsirman said:
That is all for the present Mr.. Secretary"
Mr. Hiscock renewed his objection to the copy
Of Mr., sherman's letter being put in evidence but
the objection was oyerruled, and the copy was
read and put in evidence as follows:
sHERMAN's LETTER.
"MeSsrs d. Weber and James anderson
GENTLEMEN Your note of even date has Just
been received Neither Mr.. Hayes myself the
gentlemen who accompany me. or the country at
large can never forget the obligations under
which you will have placed u.s. should you stand
firm in the position you have taken. From
long and intimate acquaintance with Governor
Hayes, am justified in assuming the responsible
ity for the promise made and VIII guarantee that
you will be provided for as soon after the ith Of
March as may be practicable, and in such man
ner as will enable you both to leave Louisiana
should you deem it necessary.
Very truly yours,
JNo. SHERMAN.
The examination of Anderson was resumed,
and much correspondence was put in evidence
among which was number Of letters from STAN
ley Matthews, promising to use his efforts to Sc.
cure good Office for Anderson, also recommend
ing him to Secretary Evarts, as one worthy Of
reward on account of what he had done.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
Destructive WIND STORM IN
ILLINOIS.

St. Louis, May 31:-A special from Gardner H.,
says a tremendous wind storm passed over that
place and vicinity, between 2 and O'Clock this
afternoon, which did large amount Of damage.
The barn Of L. c. Fuller was completely demol-
ished and his house carried about 40 feet and de-
stroyed James Mason's house and barn we're
also badly damaged. The houses, barns and
nearly sll out. buildings Of Aaron Scroggins were
entirely demolished, and everything on the farm
of Mr. Ostram was swept away. At James Nc
Combs place considerable damage was DONE and
Mrs McCombs was lifted from the ground, car
ried ten rods and severely hurt An iron bridge
crossing stream near by was struck and good
ly part Of It broken al twisted and carried sew
eral rods down the stream. A number Of other
houses in the course Of the storm were badly In
jured but no lives lost
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
DIsCOUNTENANCING THE COM
MUNE.

Pittsburgh, May 91-The Ancient Order of Hi,
berniaus, In their State Convention in this city,
adopted the following declaration:
That we are true and firm members of our Holy
Mother, the Church. We condemn any member
OF our Order who takes part in any organization
the object Of which can antagonize the peace and
good order Of this glorious Commonwealth. AS
loyal citizens OF the United States Of America, we
now determine to eradicate fIom our organization
even the remotest semblance TO Communism. We
absolutely repudiate all connections which have
been the instruments in the hands OF designing
Hibeniang, and we further avow our firm deter.
mination to Indignantly gpuIn every and all at
temps which HhSll be madeto cast diagrace upon
the Order.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06

Chaney's extensive warehouse, located at Canal
Winchester, franklin county, was destroyed by
FIRE on Sunday morning. together with out.
buildings containing 25OOO bushels Of corn and
10000 bushels OF oats. Loss about $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000 Several stores and buildings were
also Hlightly damaged. The hre is supposed to
have been caused BY trAmps, and four men are
now under arrest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
THE GREAT DISASTER.

THE GREAT DISASTER.
London, May 3l.-The GIosser Kurfurst came
in collision with the irOnclad Koenig Wilhelm at
9.45 this morning three miles off Folkstone. The
Grosser Kurfurst sank almost Immediately and
her boilers exploded as she went down.
The weather was bright and the sea calm at the
time of the disaster. 1t is reported from Dover
that only is persons out of a complement of 460
officers and men on Board the Grosser Kurfurst
were saved Boats went from shore and were sent
from other vessels Of the German feet to the as.
sistanCe Of the drowning people, and it is hoped
that more lives were saved.
Dover May 81 The German squadron consist
ing of three ironclads, Prussen, Grosser Kurfurst
and Koenig Wilhelm, passed Dover at S.45 this
morning bound for Plymouth, whence 1t Is ex-
peCted to sail for Gibraltar. When the squadron
was off Ludgate about five miles from shore, one
of the ironClads was observed to be gradually
keeling over on her beam ends, and the men were
seen Crowding on the bulwarks.
In about five minutes the vessel went down on
her side, her boilers blowing up as she went
Boats from the iIOnclads were launched and
number of Folkstone fishing smacks near by hur-
ried TO the scene. 1t Is hoped many lives were
saved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
THE FRAUD EXPOSED!
j. e. ANDERSON EXPOSING THE
LOUISIANA VILLAINY.

Sherman Wiggles Wonderfully and Squirms Much
Iy-In Tight Place for Nice Man and
Statesman He Don't Believe he Ever
Wrote that Letter-The Potter COM
mittee Draws the Cork and the
Bottled up Contents Come out
j. II. Anderson Shows
How Il Was Done and
Who Did It,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
DOWN TO DEATH,
A GERMAN IRONCLAD SUNK IN
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.


London, May 3l.-The German Ironclad Grosser
Kurfurst was sunk by collision with another
Ionclad this morning. The disaster occurred in
the British Channel near Dover 1t is feared that
over 400 lives were lost,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06

Washington, June 1.-The select committe Of
the House Of Representatives on the alleged
frauds in Florida and Louisiana in the last Presi-
dental election begun It's examination of wit
nesses to-day. There was a large attendance OF
newspaper men and others, Messrs Wilson and
Shelabarger were present as counsel for secreta'
ry Sherman, and put on record the fact that their
not taking an active part in the proceedings was
in consequence Of the rule adopted by the com
mittee that counsel could only put questions to
witnesses through the chairman or some men,
Der. The sub committee to visit Florida was an.
nounced as Messrs. HuntOn, Springer and His
cock The committee was in session from ten un.
til five o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-06-06
Washington City, April II, 1877.

DEAR SIR; 1 had an interview to-day with the
Secretary OF State in reference to your appoint
Unfortunately the Secretary is already undersuch
commitments in reference to that appointment as
to make 1t impractieable to crafty your present
wishes. have, however, the best reasons for say
ing sooner or later, and as soon as practicable,
shall be able to obtain for you a satisfactory ap.
pOintment either at home or abroad. Keep me
posted from time to time of what you may have
in respect to places you would like to have and
feel competent to fill, so that can better repre-
sent your wishes. Yours truly
STANLEY MATTHEWS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29
Virginia News.

The New York NcwS Of yesterday Afternoon
says: -"Ihe remains Of the young woman,
Minnie Mitchell, wero claimed yesterday for
burial by Mrs. Burley Jackson Of Thirty fits:
street, of whose house she was 81 inmate, and
she was inferred 10 the Lutheran Cemetery by
Mrs. Jackson. This poor creature sad end is
terrible warning to those Of her sex who turn
from the path Of virtue She Tas. it Is said,
highly connected in Harrisonburg, Va., wherco
she came to this city about 4 years ago, 10 con-
sequence OF the discovery OF her Intimacy with
certain young map. Far from home aud
friends, with DO one to reach her helping hand,
she doubtless found her burden of misfortune
! and disgrace too heavy to bear, and sank into
decline, which ended n her death 10 Bellvue
Hospital yesterday. Several days ago the Wo
man to whose charity her decent burial is due
wrote to the girls mother of her dangerous i'll
cess. The answer was that the crrlng one
should return home and all would be forgiven
and forgotten. They expressed, however, 20
intention of coming to succor her. The girls
real bame has been kept secret from lho
press.
The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Index says: "Ono ofthc saddest comments
on human life is 10 the event in which G beau
tiful and wealthy young Richmond belle leaves
her fathers home for Baltimore to become a
social outcast, ssyeth the New York Herald.
The truth is that tho girl never was belle;
never moved in society" never was beautiful.
Two years ago, her father mot native Of Rich
moud) sent her to reformaory in Washing
ton. From that place she escaped two or three
weeks ago and returned to Richmond. She
was arrested, but soon after released, and | be:
cve is now somewhere North, where am told
that she was born.
The case of Rev. Dr. Baird is remaudel to
the Presbytery of East Hanover to institute
proceedings and conduct new case according
to the order of the Synod Of Virginia.
John P. Ballard, a we'll known Virginia no.
tel keeper, died of heart disease yesterday even
ing at the Retreat for the Sick, in Richmond,
aged sixty two years.
The estimated receipts OF the corporation of
Petersburg for tho year are, 1856 400. 40, and
the probable expenses SlS5, lS5 50.
r. A. Young has been appointed revenue
gauger for the second district of Virginia.
Dr.. John Fl. Straith, well known physician
Of CharestoWn, died last Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29
NSHA Oh &HS as&y.

The marriage of Lieutenant r. L. Hozie, Of
tho army, to Miss VlnEio Ream. took place
Yesterday evening at the Ascension Church, 10
Washington The ceremony was performed BY
Bishop PInckney. The attendance was very
large, and macy persons were u0able to gain
Ambulance. A feature Of the event was the
singing of marriage hymn composed by Gan.
Albert Pike Tor the OCCASION. The bride was
given away By Gen. Sherman, who, like other
army officers present, including the groom, was
10 full unii Jrm. The altar and walls OF the
church were profusely decorated with ti3Wers.
The movement Of grain at Chicago, yestcr
day, was much larger even than that OF Mon
day. Counting houv az wheat, the total receipts
were 997, 1914 bushels, aud tho total shipments
74l ,072, 40 aggregate movement OF l,I3S, 7l6
bushels.
Yesterday Henry Yeager, aged % years,
who Intoxicated, Jumped FROM the root OF his
residence, in New York. into the yard, dis
tsuce of about sixty feet, aud sustained Injuries
which will probably terminate fatally.
The Court Of Appeals of Mississippi has req
dered final judgment in favor of MIR. Jefferson
Davis, restoring to him 10 full title and interest
bis fine plantation of Bakersfield. Warren county,
Mississippi.
Kimberly T. Co.. extensive iron manutactur'
ers in Sharon and New Castle, Pa, have failed.
The amount Of their liabilities is believed to
be Sl,5O0.O00 Several other firms in the
Sheuango Valley are involved.
A testimonial hop to Mrs. Julia 4. Roberts
took place last evening at Willard 5 Hotel,
Washington, and many were greeted by "RcL
erts," assisted by Mrs. Morrel, Mrs. Patterson
and Mrs. Livingston.
The boat race between the Analcstans, OF
WASHINGTON, and the Undine5, of Baltimore,
at the last named city, yesterday, was won by
the latter.
a resolution has been introduced 10 the
Rhode Island Legislature protesting against
opening any question that shall affect the title
of r. B. Hayes to the presidency.
Geo. II. Waterman, the defaultipg paymas-
ter OF tho Pacific Mills, at Lawrence, has been
sentenced to - years ia tho State prison.
Rev. Dr.. G. T. Seymour he's accepted the
bishopric of Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29
The Cardinals Reception.
New York, May 90, l


This afternoon, at clock, the grand rcccp'
tion given in honor Of the safe return Of His
Emineuce, Cardinal MoCloskoy, took place at
St. Pat1ick's Cathedral, New York. The co.
casiou was probably the most imposing of its
kind, either civil or ecclesiastical that has ever
taken place in that city.
Nearly the entire clergy Of that and adjoln'
da1cc. The musical part of the programme
was rendered by the choirs of the Cathedral,
the Church Of the Most Holy Rcdeemer, st.
Nicholas and the Church Of St: Aphonso, the
soIoists being Miss Marie Won Heimburg,
sin, tenor, and MIR. Urchs. bass.
The Cardinal wore the full robes OF q prince
Ct the church, his train supported By four
acoytes ia scarlet cassocks and white SUPPLIES,
aud his Cardinals hat borne on cushion be-
fore bin. The attendant bishops appeared IN
rich eanonicals, and the clergy were all robed
in black cassocks and white supplies. The
sanctuary was richly decorated, and tho high
altar ablaze with flowers and tapers.
As the procession entered the sanctuary the
''Ecce Sacerdos" was sung and they were tol-
lowed by the antiphonal chant Of the day. Ills
Eninencs, after ascending his throne, deiv.
cred an address. describing his voyage from
New York to the Eternal City, dwelling OF
length upon tho installation Of Pope Leo &lll,
and closing With an account Of his trip to Paris
and the return home.
Very Rev. Vicar General Quinn delivered
40 address of welcome on behalf OF the clergy
and was followed by Hon. John MokeoD, who
replied on behalf OF the laiy.
The ceremonies closed with the singing OF
Haydn's magnificent TIE Deuu, by all OF the
choirs, concluding with Theile's Postlude.
An immense plumber of tickets had been
issued, more, in fact, than the church edltoe
could find sitting room for, and none but those
provided with tickets were admitted. A section
of police was in attendance to preserve order
and prevent unnecessary crowdiDg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29

The House Of Representatives, to day, post
poned adjournment on the 10th proximo, unit
the 18th. AS previously announced the only
condition favorable to the cousummation of the
entire coausry's desire-an early ADJOURNMENT
is the urgent necessity for the presence of the
members at home, 10 order that they may look
after their Chief busipess--their denomination.
Even as it is ,hc middle of June will find Con.
gress still 10 session, and the country suffering
from its pernicious Legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29

The Senate yesterday passed the House bill
forbiddiug the further retirement of legal ten.
der notes, and the House agreed to the Sen.
ate's amsndusnt 20 the bill for the repeal Of
the Bankrupt act. Both bills row go to the
President for his signature, which they will
doubtless receive. The repeal of the bank,
rupt act takes effect on September LIST, 1878.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29

1t is now almost certain that the resolution
providing for reduction in the tax on tobacco,
one of Virginias geatest needs, will not be
adopted at this session of Congress. All the
Virginia delegation, the radical as we'll as the
conservative members, were in favor of this
resolution, but their combined influence was
insufficient to procure the legislation their con.
sttuents urgently required. Time was when
united Virginia delegation could obtain all it
wanted, but times have changed. and men,
even Virginia Congressman, have changed with
them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY B
EDGAR SNOwDEN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 80, 1878
The Senate to-day, by tie vots, refused t.

The Senate to-day, by tie Vote REUSED 10
consider the clsms of the ladies for admission 10
practice st ths bar Of the Supreme Court OF the
us. The Legislative. Executive and judicial
Appropriation bill was considered
The time Of the House was occupied upon the
motion for a final adjournment. the democrats at
first having to resort to fibustering, in order to
get their members in upon the floor. BY close
vote the Senate resolution, fixing tho 10th OF June
as the time for adjournment was defeated, snd
then an amendment postponing the time for one
week was adopted. This sends the resolution
back to the Senate which can thus designate
the time, though it is not unlikely 1t will scqui'
ssce with the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29

praciced TO elect him Certainly not But
ii there was fraud to which he consented Or
Tor which lie bargained beforehand, and after
be got into power he rewarded the guilt of tn,
rascal5 BY giving them Offices, he is imtea,h.
able for that. 50 also is any subordinate officer
who did the same thing"