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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE FLORIDA FRAUD.
Ex.AttOrney General Barlow Of New York on
Stealing the State.

Ex.AttOrney General Barlow Of New York on
Stealing the State.
From an Interview with Gen. Barlowl
was given TO understand and believe 1t was
President Grants wish to have the matter decid.
ed on the merits Of the facts. When we reached
Florida the work was apportioned Certain men
were given certain counties to work up evidence
regarding the elections In them, Judge Emmons
Of Florida, and myself 1t was understood were
to be referred to on all legal questions arising
BY the evidence laid before me l was forced, in
my own mind, to believe that the Democrats had
carried the State. General Noyes and Wm. E.
Chandler came to me and asked me TO make the
leading argument for the Republicans. told
them that could not conscientiously assume the
duties Of an advocate, inssmuch as had been
sent to Florida as 1t were, in judicial capacity
III had gone as an advocate may properly make
the best possible presentation Of case 1 did,
however, afterwsrd prepare an argument which
presented TO the Board, replying to the aTgu-
returns from certain Republican counties. l
adopted the Interpretation OF the law that com.
paratively small or isolated fraudulent actions
which did not defeat the win Of the people,
ought not to influence the Board to drop out the
vote OF county. But the Board, in applying this
rule to the Republican counties, did not follow
the same line Of action in respect to the Demo-
cratic counties. The other Republicans took a
different view Of the evidence from mine, and the
members of the Returning Board cOincided with
them In their Interpretation of the law and esti-
mate Of the facts did not like to talk about the
Florida count. To explain properly what occur.
red would require too much time and the recital
OF great many facts and circumstances.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
PURSUED BY CRIME.

The Pitiable Case Of q Former Cleveland Man,
Eight years ago James Rsyen, q conductor on
the Cleveland & Mahoning Railroad, very well
known In this city was sentenced to imprigon.
ment In the Penitentiary for 20 years for shooting
william H. Parmelee, Of youngstown. Some
time ago the criminal, through the influence OF
friends, received pardon, conditional on his re.
naming absent from Ohio. AS Rayen went forth
free man bis mind became filled with projects
for his future we'll being, and the earth and sky
seemed to his gaze brighter than they had ever
appeared before. The pRrdoned criminals first
and natural impulse ooinclded with the obliga-
tion to remain out Of Ohio, and he sought the far
West as cOngenial place where his history wo'd
not be known. He readily Obtained employment
on a railroad in frontier State, and jealously
guarded the fact Of his having been an inmate Of
Penitentiary. One day, however, bis compan-
ions on the road began to look upon him in pc.
culiar manner their treatmentwas not as cordial
as before, and Rayen became filled with the idea
that he was really an outcast on account Of his
cri Q. Finally those who had seemed to be his
friends became outspoken against him, and abso-
lutely refused to work unless he was discharged.
So Rayen was compelled to abandon his situation,
and seeking another field he began anew. Sub
stantially the same difficulty was experienced in
this position, and In yet another, until with the
phantom Of his crime forever pursuing him, the
miserable man felt that 1t would be more beara.
Bile to be again Injured within the walls Of prison
than to be Obliged to constantly fee from place to
place In the vain hope of finding a spot where he
could remain secure. At home he would not be
subjected TO so severe a strain, be thought, as
abroad, because his immediate relatives and
friends In Ohio would endeavor to aid him in
carrying his burden
Rayen at length came back to this State and,
the Youngstown News says, appealed for the Gov
ernor for an unconditional pardon. Governor
Bishop did not think that he was warranted In
granting the boon and refused. Rayen then said
substantially: Il can not live out of the State
and IL yOu adhere to what you say mustgo back
to prison" subsequently, the unhappy man was
ordered to ahe Penilentiary to serve out the re-
mainder Of his sentence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
IS 1T FIsHa

A Story Of Interest, but Somewhat Scaly-HoW
the Pebbles Ralned at Akron - A Family that
are Pelted Night and Day
Akron, Ohio, October IL.
On Tuesday last while Mrs Michael Metzler,
living in the vicinity Of the southern corporation
line Of Akron was husking corn In aeld, she
was struck by several stones, which came from
an unknown source. Later in the day her chill
dren were struck in the same way, and fed in
terror to the house. On Wednesday evening,
while Mrs NJ. was again in the field, she was
again struck by large Jumps OF earth and several
stones In similar manner as before Yesterday
morning, as Mrs. M. and her little daughter were
standing before their cellar door, large pebble
came up from the cellar striking the little girl in
the face. All this is unaccouniable, for the fam.
lly reside in a rather ancient brick house, and on
last evening party of eight gathered in the main
room, which contains two windows and two
doors. Father Brown, Catholic priest of this
city, was present and about 10 O'Clock offered a
prayer Hardly had he finished, however, be-
fore two large sized stones fell at his feet followed
by o dozen or more pebbleR, which came from the
ceiling and walls, striking the persons who were
in the room.
All these stories have been circulated through
the city, and to get the bottom facts Of the affair
the LEADER correspondent together with com
panion paid visit to the house to day shortly
after dinner The LEADER man found the lady
of the house and her family busy atwOrk making
apple butter and after introducing himself to
Mrs Metzler, began a conversation regarding the
strange freaks OF the stones. AT the time both
windows and doors were closed, and the reporter
and his companion were sitting in chairs near
the door where an excellent view Of the room
could be obtained Mrs. Melzer, with tears In
her eyes, declared 1t was not ghosts or anything
of the kind, and said 1t must be curse on the
family. AS she spoke she was standing in the
middle Of the room, and had pointed out to the
reporter from whence the stones came, when sud
denly pebble, the size of hickory nut dropped
from the ceiling and fell, striking Mrs. Metzer on
the arm. The reporter witnessed all this, and
picked up the stone as Ii fell. Soon after this q
nelghbOr came to the front door, and inquired If
anything more had tPanspired.
The reporter walked to the door and was show
ing the stone which had just fell to the neighbOr
when suddenly larger pebble, four times the
pize OF the first one struck the reporter on the
shoulder and fell to the floor, His companion
saw the stone come through the ceiling about
yard from where the other one had come from
Mrs. Melzer stated to the reporter that at night
the stones fell with a whistling noise. She show
ed to the reporter about twenty stones that had
fallen during the forenoon. The affair Is a most
mysterious one, aud will be more thoroughly
worked up by the LEADER correspondent to-
Might CPeUeldnd Leader,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
PERSONAL POINTS.

James R. Randall, author Of the song my Ms
ryland," has taken editorial charge Of the Angus
ia (Ga) Sentinel.
Sir George Mares who did not make a success
In Arctic exploration, is now to try his hand at
scientific voyage In the South Pacific:
Prince Henry, the second son Of the Crown
Prince Of Germany, is about to start on a voyage
around the world as a cadet upon German cor
Vette.
NJ. Ernest Quotelet, an eminent astronomer, for
many years connected with the Royal Observato.
~ Of Brussels, has just died at the age 5S.
Poor Carlotts, Msqimilian's widow, continues
to reside at Teroueren, near Brussels. None see
her without tie Kings permission, as a strange
face produces serious excitement
Gen. D. Cotton, Of San Francisco, Vice Presi-
dent of the Southern Pncihc railroad and Presi-
dent Of the 0ccieenta and Oriental Steamship
ompsny, died on Wednesday night after a short
illness. He leaves an immense estate.
Carl Won Vebler, young historian of great
pro mise, and the author Of well known work
on Galileo Gailei and the Roman Curia," died
last month at Gratz, In styris. BE was a lieuten-
ant Of Austrian dragons, and only twenty seven
years old.
Senior Rafael suyhe de Moralep, the Paris cor.
respondent of Madrid newspaper, who recently
stole Nine Ratszzfs diamonds while guest at q
soiree in her house pleaded guilty, and said that
he was induced TO commit the crime by his dis
tressed circumstances. He was sentenced to g
years imprisonment.
Thomas H. Drew one Of the oldest and most es-
teemed citizens Of Richmond, Va, has just died
at the age Of 93 years. As Deputy United States
Marshal he summoned in what is now West Yir.
ginia, the jurors In the celebrated Aaron Burr
trial. he was also one Of the fortunate spectators
who escaped from the burning Richmond heater
IN 1911. .t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
FOREIGN ITEMS.

Paris, oct,l 12s-Bishop Dupanloup, of Orleans,
and member of the French Senate, died suddenly
yesterday,
Paris, Oct, l2.-The speech of Gambetta at Gren.
oble on Thursday greatly pleased the Moderate
Republicans he declares his belief In the neces
sty of q Senate minimized his former utterances
regarding clericallsm, and made dexterOus and
effective appeal to musical delegates, who form
majority Of the Senatorial electors, to return
Republican candidates, Gambetta predicts that
the elections will give Republican majority Of
twenty in the Senate.
Berlin, Oct. 12,-The ReiChstag 10 day read
clause V of the Socialist bill the second time after
rejecting the amendment of Herr Hsenel that the
law should not apply to meetings connected with
the elections for the Relchstag or Diets.
Sydney, Oct 12-AdVices from New Caledonia
state that the insuTection is spreading further.
massacre of whites by natives has occurred,
The Manchester Guardian says the failure Of
HeDgh, Baltour & Co., Of that city, was caused on
losses on Manchester goods shipped to India and
China.
Washington, Oct. 12.-The United States Consul
at st. Thomas teegraphs concerning the insurrec'
tion at st. Croix The rioters are apparently con.
trolled. About $50 were killed. Planters are
searching the country for rioters. Four.6fths Of
the mills, dwellings, cane, rum and sugar on the
plantations are destroyed also all business houses
in Fredricksted Many families are destitute and
all business is temporarily su, pended.
The Clyde ship-builderS have notified their
workmen of reduction Of seven and a half per
cent reduction in their wages, to date from the
22nd of the present month. The reduction affects
10000 employees.
The Imperial Ministry. which acts in common
for Austria and Hungary, ia confident Of majori
~ in the Austro Hungarian Delegations, 20 whom
alone Il is accountable.
Bosnian and Mohammedan Beys are seeking
permission 10 settle in serVia
Seventeen persons have been drowned at Corte-
migha and Millesims, in Northern Italy, by the
overflow of the Bormida river.
Tie two companies Of French marines and two
men.ofwsr have been ordered to New Caledonia
from Cochin, China, in consequence OF the con-
tinuance of the insurrection,
Minister NOyes had, up to Friday, received co.
900 for the relief Of the fever stricken people Of
the United States
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
INDIANA DEMOCRATS.
They Rejoice and are Exceeding Glad Over the
Election

They Rejoice and are Exceeding Glad Over the
Election.
Indianapolis, Oct. 1'.-The Democratic jollifca.
tion meeting tonight was an immense affair.
Fully Eve thousand people gathered In the open
air TO receive and cheer the victorious Dan Voor-
hees When he appeared upon the stand he was
greeted with the most enthusiastic and prolonged
cheers. His speech was ofa cOngratulatory char
acter, and very short on account Of his indispoSi.
tIon.
Senator Voorhees, was followed by Governor
Hendricks, who made brief review of the rule
Of the Republican party, and statement that as
soon as the Democracy had control Of both Houses
Of Congress they would reduce the expenditures
OF the Government to Sl00, 600 600 per year. He
closed with reminder 10 the audience that ilden
and Hendricks were elected in 1876, and had been
deprived Of office by fraud.
After he closed, Uncle Jimmy came forward
and said that when he was elected two years ago
he thought he was Governor OF the whole people
OF the State, but he had been In office but few
months when the strikes came on and he found
that there were two tides to the Executive busi-
ness
Quite number OF speakers followed, including
those old favOrites Frank Landers and General
Manson. The meeting passed of with the best of
feeling. The crowd waS anxious to nominate Mr.
Hendricks for the Presidency In 1880 but he did
not accept or reject the nomination,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE PESTILEN CE.
No Encouraging Reports from the Yellow Fever
District.


District.
Memphis, Oct 14-The Board of Health ofic.
tally report 10 deaths from yellow fever during
the past twenty.fo hours, ending six o'clock to
night Undertakeu report IS additional deaths
In the suburbs.
New Orleans, Oct 14.-Deaths 20, cases reported
1888, total deaths, 3,5l0i total cases, ll,72O
IN OTHER LOCALITIES
Pattersonville, Oct l-The fever is gradually
spreading and assumes a most malignant form
Dr. Roche was taken down today. On the Teche
the fever is gradually abating,
Mobile, Ala, Oct l4.--The yellow fever is on the
increase here@ Frank R, Hernandez and A, G
Taylor, operatives at this office, are down with it
Baton Rogue Oct i4-New cases in the pas
forty weight hours, 92; deaths, s.
Beloxi, Oct. H-Twelve new cases and foul
deaths in the past forty eight hours.
Bay ST, Louis, Oct, H,-1welye new cases and
one death: The sick are progressing satisiaCt
orily.
Dry Grove, Oct 14,-At Lebanon Church there
was one new case and no deaths Total cases Ia
date 70 under treatment, 80, At Dry Grove there
were no new cases and two deaths.
Thibodeaux, Oct H.-Thirty-One new Casel
and no deaths.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE FLORIDA VOTE.
MantOn Marble Denies Having Attempted to Ma
nipulate the Vote.

MantOn Marble Denies Having Attempted to Ma
DIpulate the Vote.
New York, .oct. l5.-Mr. AOnton Marble will
tomorrow publish a card in reference to the
Tribune cypher dispatches in which he says "rhe
Tribune ascri0ed to him, while In Florida, the
sending Of certain kilograms which he never sent
and receiving certain kilograms which he never
received" He goes on to say There can be no
telegram verify mine that conflicts with one fact,
namely, l never attempted, furthered or executed
In any manner. direct or indirect or even assent
ed to or concurred in any proposition purpose,
scheme or effort to buy the State Canvassers GER
tioate Of the vote of Florida or even to hire them
to certify that vote as II was east by her people for
the Tilden electors. Though always informing
the proper officer of the National Democratic
Committee of the course of events, never report
ed for | never had syllable Of consultation with
Mr. Wood or anybody, Democrat or Republican,
whose favored or even tolerated acceptance Of
any such proposition, we're ever discussed by me.
On the contrary, repulsed every approach of
that on the spot My decision, never debated,
was nowhere questioned
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
DEsoL ALTON IN MINNESOTA.
A Territory Thirty Niles Square Swept by
Prairie Fire.

Territory Thirty Miles Square Swept BY q
Prairie Fire.
st. Paul, Oct, II Dispatches and letters from
several places on the western border Of the State
report prairie fires of considerable extent. The
most serious one is on the POmme De Ferre river
thirty miles from Benson, Swift county, where the
fire started on Sunday, In an nunexplalned.manner
but probably from the oarelessness OF some hunter
who had been out shooting along the river. The
fire spread with great rapidlty and swept down
toward Benson at frightful rate clearing every.
tiing in Its track, and giving the residents OF that
town serious alarm. Many prosperous farms lay
In the track ofthe flames and they were swept Of
all cOmbustible material, many owners narrowly
escaping death in their efforts TO save property
The ground over which the Gre spread Is 30 miles
square, and scarcely anything remains 10 SHOW
where the farms stood. All is a black. desolate
area. Hundreds OF farmers who a few days ago
were we'll to do are now destitute On all thai
territory scarcely dollars worth of properly now
remains. The farmers lost their horses oxen
sheep, hay wheat wagons arm machinery, ,ba ms
houses, granaries, and, In fact everything but
their lives, On Tuesday the fire swept to the east
and south Of Benson, taking everything, IN It's way
and repeated the devastation wrought In the west
Details Of the losses are wanting, news facilities
being rare In the thinly settled country, but the
aggregate must be enormous The cause of the
unusual destFuctiveneta OF the prairie are 10 the
rank growth Of lhe prairie gTaia
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Chicago, Oct. 11-There Is a strong belief now
that the notorious Johnny Lamb is the murderer
of officer Race.
Saturdays storm at Nantucket, Mass, was the
severest that occurred on the island since the
memorable gale of 1S41. Charles Killen, mate,
was taken from the wreck Of the schooner Eta
A. Simpson after having been lsshed to the rig
giDg SO hours. He was the only survivor of a
crew of seven.
A severe fight took place Monday afternoon
at Brlgand Camp 15 miles south of Deadwood,
D. T., between the Sheriff and his posse and two
road sgents in which one Of the latter Tom Price,
was fatally wounded. His companion escaped.
The Sheriff is still in pursuit with prospect Of re-
covering the treasure taken nom the coach on
September 96th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
HORRIBLE AFFRAY BETWEEN
TWO FARMERS.

Decatur Ill., Oct. 9.-Yesterday two farmers
who were engaged in cutting corn in a field near
this city got into an alteration in the course Of
which one Of them took after the other with a
corn knife, and struck him three blows, severlng
his head from his body. The alteration arose
about some hogs, and waxed warmer until the
terrible result indicated above was reached. The
name Of the murderer is Charles Everman, but we
have been unable 10 learn the name of his victim.
Everman is still at large, and the country IS be-
ing secured In search him by the people Of the
vicinity. Great excitement prevails In the neigh.
porhood over the unfortunate affair
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE sToNEITHRow1NG. MYSTERY.

The stone throwing mystery at Michael Metz.
ler's house still continues, although somewhat
subdued, The excitement is still intense. sus.
pecion points to members Of the family as the
ones who throw the stones, but as yet they have
not been detected In the act Mrs. Metzler says
fourteen years ago, on January 14th, shortly after
her marriage, she was left alone In the house. and
heard nine raps on the window. When her hus-
band returned from down town, search was made
outside in the snow, but not single track could
be discovered. A few weeks later by the Euro
pean mail, Mrs. Metzler received letter stating
that her aunt had died In France on the night Of
the 18th. Persons who knew Mrs. Knoss, the
mother of Mrs, Metzler say that this stone throw
ing occurred years ago in Waterloo, Ohio, and
Every one thinks the affair is q trick, but as yet
no one has discovered Il;
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
WHO WAS TT

mean spirited Ohio man took fourteen
pound club with knot on the bad end, and got
his friends to put him in coffin and place It in
vault. By the gray of the dawn two solitary fig
ures were seen coming along the highway into
Cincinnati One Of them wentlamely to the Ohio
M dlcal College with lump on his head that
lifted his hat off, and the other went TO quiet
home with spoiled club under his arm and the
glad light OF a happy smile shedding the light Of
peace and duty over his honest countenAnce-
Burlington Hdickepe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
AFGHAN WAR.
PREPARATIONS ON BOTH SIDES.

London, Oct, 1.-THE Civil and Military Gazette
states that General Sir Frederic Paul Haines, Com
mander-in Chief Of the British forces In India,
will assume command at Peshawar, where $4,000
troops are already concentrated. Reinforcements
for the British army continue to arrive.
War is considered inevitable The Afghans are
practicing with heavy guns in the Khyber Pass
and II is believed Ali MuSjld has been strengthen
ed and armed with heavy siege guns.
London, Oct. PA dispatch from Slmla states
that the idea OF dash on Ali Musjid has been
abandoned, The military authorities considered
II useles until they were prepared to proceed be-
yond that point. The original programme of ad-
vance from two or three points early in November
will be maintained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
ANOTHER WESTERN ROBBERY.

Fl, Kinney, Wy, October 70 The Trablngo
ranch, on Crazy Woman's Creek, 20 miles north
of this post was entered by road agents, eight in
number, last night at s o'clock. Several persons
were In the store at the time, but no resista nee
was offered. One United States horse was taken
and the store robbed Of everything valuable, and
carried away on IL pack anlmalG
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
ROBBED AND STABBED BY FOOT
PADS.

Youngsville, Pa. oct16-Anson skinnera cattle
drover of AshVille, N. Y, was attacked last night
by three hghwaymen, dragged from his buggy,
stabbed and robbed of Sl25, His wounds are seri
ous but not fatal,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
AKRON.
WORK ON THE VALLEY RAILWAY.

Akron, o, Oct. 15.-The work on the Valley
Railway at this point is progressing rapidly. A
force of sixty men is engaged inleveliDg the great
hill at the end of North Main street for depot
grounds, and the grading for the switch connect.
ing the new road with the Cleveland, Mt. Vernon
and Columbus Railroad is completed. The first
installment of rails is expected tomorrow, and
the construction engine will follow in day or
two, The grading between this city and Canton
is all finished.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
ANOTHER CONGRESSIONAL ELEC.
TION TO BE HELD IN IOWA.
November Declared to be the time Authorized for
the Holding OF Such Election.

the Holding Of Such Election.
Burlington, Iowa. Oct 14-The Democrats and
Greenbackers of this district will hold joint con.
Vention in Mt Pleasant next Tuesday to nomin-
ate candidate for Congress to be voted for at the
November election. They claim that other dis.
tricts will do the same, and that by uniting they
can carry at least five out Of the nine districts.
They Justify theil action by the declaration, that
according to the act Of last Congress the time FOR
holding Congressional elections IN this Slate a on
Tuesday after the arsi Monday ln November.
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London, Oct 11.-0ne thousand weavers of
Glasgow have struck against seven anda-hal
per cent. reduction of their wages.
Fifteen hundred hands in sunnyslde mills,
Bolton, have been thrown out of employment in
consequence of the strike of the twisters.
The strike Of the cotton Weavers at Glasgow is
deemed to be a most indiscreet act for the trade
is so depressed that 1t is only by the greatest saor.
fees on the part of the manufacturers that II can
be carried on at all during the coming wintsr.