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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
OHIO LEGISLA TURE.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

Columbus, Feb. ~, '78.-The Senate
adopted a joint resolution recommends
ing Congress to pension surviving SOL
diers and widows Of deceased soldiers of
the Mexican war.
Senator Sherrick reported from the
Committee on Finance the Partial APP
preparation Bill which was so jumbled up
by the House. The report strikes out all
after the enacting clause and furnishes a
substitute for the same. The report was
ordered to lie on the table and the subs
stitute to be printed in advance of other
matter. The bill has been rearranged
and systematized by dividing the defN
cheney and asylum appropriations into
separate sections, rendering the bill
much more comprehensive and easily
understood. A number of important
items were struck out of the old bill,
and some new ones of importance added.
The appropriation to pay for tobacco
warehouse, over which there was such a
squabble in the House, and an appro-
priation to pay TOR expenses of militia
encampments has been added. A clause
is also included giving Ex Commission
er Smart $1,000 extra compensation for
services in connection with the Ohio
Centennial School Exhibit.
The Senate adjourned between twelve
and one o'clock until tomorrow, in or
der to give the use of the Chamber to
the Ohio Association of Mexican veter-
ans.
M. Bohls House bill, authorizing the
election of members of Boards of educaN
ton in cities of the second class by Dis
tricts, instead Of on general ticket, was
lost in the Senate on passage this morn
ing. Mr.. Bohl's bill in relation to fire
escapes in boarding houses. was also lost
on passage. Mr.. Jessup's bill regulating
compensation of physicians for services
to paupers, passed the Senate; also Mr..
Dodd's bill to authorize the Cincinnati
Widows Home to receive an income in
excess Of $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
JUSTICE AT LAST.

Anderson Gets Two Years in State Prison, For thu
Crimes that Put Hayes In the Presidential Chair
Wells Asks q Change Of Venue to the Unitet
States Court.
New Orleans, February 25.-Thoma:
c. Anderson was called before the bar
this morning. The Court having asked
the prisoner if he had anything to say
why sentence should not be passed upon
him, the latter with much excitement an
nounced
"Sir, you are about to act upon the
finding of twelve persons; am in your
power; God knows that am innocent oi
the charge. This is cruel persecution n
under the forms of law. | am ready to
receive your sentence"
Judge Whitaker replied as follows:
'I think the action Of the grand jury,
and the law officers of the State and OF
the Jury who sat on your trial and the
court that presided upon it was fully JUS
tilted by the evidence, aud l have seen
no indications of any attempt at persecu-
ton. think the verdict rendered was
in accordance with the evidence adduced
on the trial; that you had fair trial
by a Jury selected from the GOOD people
OF the State. Considering the verdict of
jury and their recommendation to the
mercy of the Court, sentence you to
two years at hard labor in the State PEN
itentiary and to pay the costs of this
prosecution"
A suspensive appeal was granted re-
turnable on Wednesday.
On motion to transfer the case of Wells,
Kenner, and Cassanave to the United
States Court was filed, and will be heard
on Wednesday, March 9th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
COLUMBUS CLIPPINGS. Itsyss

Jonas Hill, of Hebron, patient at the
Hospital for the insane, at Columbus,
committed suicide late Tuesday night,
by hanging himselfto gas fixture, with
a rope made from a floor wiper. Over
two hundred of the inmates were in Mu-
sic Hall during the evening, and about
10 o'clock the signal was given for them
to 20 to bed. Hill, instead of going to
bed went out into the wash room and
hanged himself, where he was atterward
found. An effort was made to restore
him to life, but without avail. He was
93 years of age, and had wife and chill
dren at Hebron. His remains will be
sent there for interment.-JOVTrGl.
The Ohio House of Representatives,
following the example of the United
States Senate, held a session until late
hour last night, for the purpose of fore
ing action upon the bill for the reorgani-
zalion Of the penitentiary. A Commit
tee of Conference recommended that the
House concur in the Senate amend
-uents to the bill, but the report was dis
agreed to, enough Democrats voting with
the Republicans TO prevent Constitu-
tional majority. The Sergeant'at.Arms
was dispatched for the purpose Of bring
ing in enough Democrats; but the most
diligent search failed to find the required
number. Finally second Committee
of Conference was asked for, and that is
the shape in which the bill now stands.
Messrs Alexander and Eyler appear to
be at the head of the four or five reCalCi-
trant Democrats. The difficulty is about
the pay of the guards in the Penitentis-
ny, there being 2 difference of five dol
lars month between the two houses
Disp atch, 23d.
The Ohio Legislature has passed bill
making it the duty of Township Asses
sors in April next, to ascertain and re-
port the number of unmarked soldiers
graves in the township in which they
are serving. .
Friday, as Felix ]. HauCk was passing
through the winter quarters of Sells
Brothers menagerie, East Friend street,
one of the elephants extended its trunk
tow ard him. He stepped backward to
keep out of reach of the trunk, and in
doing so stepped within reach of Gagged
lioness. She reached out a paw, put it
around in front of his face, and suddenly
drew him against the cage. Then, with
the other paw, he was held there and
his face was badly lacerated and his
clothing torn. He was frightened to
such an extent as to become helpless
It is probable that be would have been
fatally injured if others had not come to
bis relief. As it is the attending phyBi-
clan reports the case serious one. He,
at least, may be diahRured for lie.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

TIE Columbiana Directors Of the Chill
dren's Home have been pretty much
running that institution. The last ex-
plot of one Of them was buying wagon
for the farm. Instead Of buying a new
one for $75, he bought secondhand one,
as we are informed, from a particular
friend and neighbor, for 500, having jewed
him down s. from the asking price which
was E. 20. The first use the wagon was
put to at the Home was hauling small
load, few rods, and it broke down on
the way by an axle swapping off. We
understand quite a number of things
have been managed about the same way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

EXPOSITION UNIvERsELLE, Us the
way the French express the word Expos
sition to be held at Paris, France, this
year. Andwe are glad to know that
Canton and her industries are to be rep
resented in a Buckeye Reaper and Mow>
er. The Aultman company too have Sc
cured Josiah Hartzell, Esq, to repre>
sent them at the Exposition and attend
to their interests there. We know of no
gentleman better qualified or one who
will work more indefatigably with view
to success. MIR. Hartzell too speaks
French and German, which qualifications
he will no doubt, find duite servicable.
He expects to sail about the middle of
April and in the meantime will be busy
getting ready for his work. He will be
absentIperhaps over six months. We
wish him success, pleasant time and a
safe return. A1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
THE INSANE ASYLUM.

AT TOLEDO on saturd ay night last, a
number of poor men with families called
at the Mayors Office and said that they
and their families were starving. Mayor
Jones said he could do nothing for them
and told them the Council was then in
session. From fifty to hundred gather
ed in front of the Council House, and one
went in as spokesman. He said they
wanted work, and must have work or
bread. The Council could do nothing,
but said they would lay their case before
the Board on Wedn esday evening.
And yet the Repository says, John
Sherman, the wTecker, is atoVe re-
proach."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
rnn House Committee on Public Lands

THE House Committee on Public Lands
has decided to report bill forfeiting all
land grants to railroad companies which
have not complied with their charters in
curtailing their roads. There are twen-
ty-two of these land grant companies in
the West and South, and the effect OF
the law will be to cause to revert to the
United States seven hundred million acres
of public lands. But it is doubtful if the
bill will pass with the corporate inhu-
ence that will be arrayed against it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

A BILL was introduced in Congress on
Tuesday to pay DR.. Mudd for services
rendered the United States troops when
Le was a prisoner at the Dry Tortugas.-
It will be remembered DR.. Mudd was
sent there for setting Wilkes Booths
broken leg after he murdered Lincoln.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

Mr.. SoUTHARD of Ohio offered an
amendment to the Constitution in Con-
gress the other day that proposes, in
stead of one President, triple-headed
executive to be called the supreme exec
utive council, to be elected by the peo-
pie, and one to be taken from each of the
three sections of the country, East, West
and South. 1t is not yet adopted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

The Republican members of the House
at Columbus seem to be after that Grip
pied soldier 0'Connor, member from
Montgomery county. They tried to get
him out on the charge of being deserter,
but failed. Nevertheless the radical pa.
pers howl on at him, still charging he
deserted the flag.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

WILL the Repository or Buckeye State
inform us whether there is a Columbiana
ring running the Children's Homer A
little light in that direction might be
profitable. especially in buying old wag-
ons for the Home farm and paying there
for more than new wagon would cost.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

AS the Penitentiary bill is a law, the
appointment of Directors therefor will
hs-in order. We understand Governor
Bishop is now making up his roster
And after that new Warden will be in
order, and change in the employees
Change is the order of nature.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

THAT small "Cave of the Winds" the
Repository, still claims that all is wrong
in our county afairs-but it is now care
not to specify or particularize. The ad-
Vance is more slow and cautious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

THE Buckeye State and Repository do
not talk about that steam heating at the
Children's Home that has cost the two
counties over nine thousand dollars, and
is not good for much at that.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
0riginal.l
JOHN sHERAAN, THE WRECRER.

The John Sherman organ Of Canton, Droclaims
That "wrecker" man with most laudable aims
"Above all reproach," and without any peer,
In his wonderful role Of great "6nancierP
The PEOPLE appreciate John in his way,
And think his hrstcares been for John to this day
Unlike Ancient Judas, John wants his in gold;
And People feel keenly who've this time beensOld
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

THANKs-To John R. Clymer, Esq, for
a copy of his fine lecture recently deliv-
cred at BuCyrus, entitled-"The Cross
and the Crescent" Mr.. Clymer was for
years the distinguished editor of the
Crawford County Forum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

Circulation 2,7OO.

FUNNY-To see Garfield, Hale, &C.,, in
Congress assailing the Hayes admins
tration, and Southern Confederates de.
Tending.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

WHAT a spectacle Hayes acting
President, and Anderson serving out
term of two years in The Penitentiary for
counting him in by fraud. Truly, retri-
butive justice dawns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

The New Hampshire State election
comes off on the End of March. There
seems to be not much activity in any
party. The Republicans are to have a
few speeches next week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28
FORPY-FTFTH CONGRESS.
IHE BLAND SILVER BILL PASSED
BY an Average Vote OF 200 to 7O--With all the
Senate Amendments Attached.
HOUSE.
FIRST SESSION,

Washington, February 21.-Mr. Mills
offered resolution calling for COrrespon'
dence with Spain in relation to the seiz,
ure of the Virginius. Adopted.
Mr. Sparks made short personal ex'
planatiOn, in which he said that, in his
opinion, not only Messrs Wells and An
derson and the rest of the Returning
Board were set Of unmitigated sCoun.
drels, but everything connected with
the Presidential count was aswindle and
fraud
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-28

Mr.. HAYES has the Silver bill to sign
or veto. In Washington some say he
will sign it, while others declare he will
veto. We shall know in time,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
FoTRCH OF ,JrLY.

The Dodge City Fire Company are max
ing arrangements TO celebrate the Fourth
of July in becoming manner. The pros
gramue will he announced shortly. Ow-
ing to the length OF the days programme.
there will be no ball given at night. At
a meeting of the fire Company Monday
night last. committee was appointed TO
make arrangements. consisting of r. l..
Beatty. Cbas. l.. Bassett, c. W. Wi!lett.
Lloyd Shinn, Saml Marshall. and j. e.
Counor. The committee made the follow
ing appointments:
Master Of Ceremonies-P. l.. Beatty.
Marshal of the Day-Chas. +. Bassett.
Orator of the Day-M. w. Sutton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
DODGE CITY VARIETIES.

Tie first performance will DO given tos
night in the oommodIous structure erected
especially for this management. The bills
announce grand array OF talent and the
programme for the opening performance
is gotten up with the view of affoIding a
variety Of pleasure. To be appreciated il
must be ''seen and heard'-and We sup
pose everybody and the bald headed men
will so. The following is the management
Proprieiors-Seymour d Taylor
Msnager-H. L. Seymour.
Stage Manager-Dick Brown.
Treasurer-C. w. Taylor.
Leader Orchsstra-Prof. Heidle5ergh.
Scenic Artist-H. T. AcCarty.
Master of Properties-Harry Boyer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
TRAMP KILLED.

Friday night of last week an unknown
tramp was put off of Conductor Princes
freight train at Syracuse about one hun
dred miles west of Dodge City. The
tramp persisted in boarding the train. and
while beng elected attempted to drag the
conductor from tho tram while it was in
motion. Holding with one arm TO the
car railing. the tramp firmly graspIng his
leg. Conductor Prince saw no opportunity
TO save his own life except to dispatch the
tramp, which he did by drawing his pistol
with the arm that was free. and firing.
the shot taking deadly effect in the body
of the tramp. The general verdict is JUS
tifiable homicide.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
Cattle Thief Captured,

For some time the stock men of the Pan
Handle have been annoyed by cattle
thieves. and recently they held meeting
and decided to institute a war of extern
rination. Last Wednesday Mr.. A. &,
Springer came up from the Canadian with
the intention of taking in . man named
Fisher. in HOdgenan county. on whom
suspicion rested. Armed with warrant
from Pawnee county. Springer and Dep
uty Sheriff J. j. Webb started for Fishers
rancho. about IS miles north of here
As Mr.. Springer suspected they found she
old nan with several head Of cattle be-
longing to stock men i'll the Pan Handle.
Fisher was arrested and taken to Pawnee
county for trial. The distance from
Fishers to the range where the cattle
were stolen is nearly 300 miles.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

A stranger was discovered lying III the
stock yards Sunday evening IN the agonies
of death. having taking dose of poison -.
DIR. McCarty was summoned and adminis>
tered the proper aDtitodes. and in short
time the unfortunate man was able to be
removed. He soon recovered but is still
suffering from the effects of the strychnine.
He will proceed west to his friends in a
few days.
This Is 4 most unfortunate case. The
gentleman called at our office and request
ed that his name be withheld from pnbli-
cation. He has been several years suf>
feIer with rheumatism, and his affection
bears so heavily upon him that he has pee
RODS OF mental arrangement. He left his
home IN Ohio some weeks ago. but has
been unableeo make q continuous journey
consequently his funds gave out. He has
brothers in Oregon and believed the eli
mate of that State would give him relief
in his terrible suffering. Having reached
Dodge City penniless. too proud TO beg.
and dreading the odious brand of tramp
he resolved to end his existence. but he
had taken an overdose of poison aud it
failed to do its work. He is an intelligent
man and for seven years followed a pro-
iession. Funds will be furnished him so
that he may reach friends in Colorado.
where he thin ks a couple of months will
give him relief and rest in body and mind
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
sPEARVILLE.
SPEARvrLLE. KAN. June 6. 1873.

SPEARvIIIE. KAN, June 6, 1873.
10 the Editors of the Times.
since our recent rains crops are GROWN; SPLEEN
didly and farmers feel encouraged. several rs
nice pieces OF wheat YOU can find in a days
journey are found near our town. large area
will he sown to wheat this fall. Farmers are
breaking prairie a rapidly as possible.
The citizens of spearyille ever alive TO their
interests have surveyed several roads leading io
town from different directions aud petitions for
the same are being circulated.
Tyler has received car load of corn and floar
and has knocked the bottom right out of the corn
market reducing the price ten cents per bushe.
We notice the effects of competition. Prices in
almost everything has been considerably reduced
SO that persons caa buy rs cheap il not cheaper
than farther east.
Edwards Bros. ( Siccols have just placed a
complete stock of hardware, stoves and furni-
tare in their new room.
The old pioneer house of Hall 4 Nelson have
been making complete revolution IN their room
which has been enlarged so they now have II
room ls-40, new counters. show cases and stock
ed full Of new goods
We notice the smiling coun:eHance of Elgy
vanvoorhs among us again. Tie will come bach.
Myton is selling lumber. that is when he does
not so horse back riding with the ladies. DIR.
Clark another Of our gsllants is also kept busy
entertaining the ladies.
We are sorry TO learn that Harry vanyoorhis
cut his leg above the knee with Ratchet, II is
quite serious but is doing we'll. DIR. Harris
dressed the wound
w. Johnston left last night for Topeka to
meet the excursion.
Considerable excitement prevails over the
coming ball which is to come off At the Summit
House on Friday. Judging from the managers
We predict good time.
We did in the past feel it our duty to be etern-
ally complaining Of the irregularity of the mails
but since Mr. Birds advent we have been spared
that trouble. He attends strictly to business.
and just as sure ~ the train comes We get our
nail. Mr.. Bird has being doing his duty nobly
and the people appreciate his promptness. FAB.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
On the Trail.
: RED FORK RANCH. Ind Ter. May 81

RED FORK RANCH. Ind Ter May 30.
The following herds of cattle and ponies
have passed here during the last Two
weeks:
Sol West. 8. 600 cattle. d. Hawks, 2. 600
cattle. W. s. Caruthers. 9. 400 cattle.
McMurtry. 400 ponies. Scott, Lvnde g.
Glare. 2, 500 cattle. Malone & Jennings
$50 ponies. Owens. $40 ponies. D. II. g.
J. ". SNYDER. 2. GOO cattle. Murray, l. 800
cattle. Pettus. l, 100 cattle. Montgomery.
345 ponies. Whan tMexican) lis ponies.
L. & J Moore. 81 ponies.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08

Yes, the tramps are moving with the star
of empire: We see them every day drop
ping in rpon us-lOusy, ragged and dirty.
II seems tramps don't dwell long in Tope-
ka. The Blade saws: -Four tramps who
claim TO have ''hoofed it" from the Mis-
sissippi. made their arrival in town this
morning. They were hustled out in live>
IL manner by the officers. and like the star
of empire, took their course westward.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08

Manure saws that one of the most effec>
tive methods of acquiring headache is
good round of sight seeing. especially in
mnseum or picture gallery. Everybody
who vent to the Centennial can testify to
the truth of that. -lLeavenworth Times.
A Spearville man says he has headache.
Going round sight seeing with the bows
last night did it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08

John I. Cheatham, a cattle trader of
Warrsnsburg. No., left for his home last
night. He did not purchase cattle but
will return to Dodge during the cattle
season. We showed John T. our potato
patch, which is the worse for the bug, re-
ceiving little care, but our other crops are
looking we'll. and our fnend has come to
the conclusion that thus will make an agri-
cultural country.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08

The common salutstion in Wichita now
is. ''How's your Armf" The Beacon says
this was not the query four years ago.
when dance houses and Texas men we're
the prevailing custom. 1t says these are
smaller than those. much smaller" We
suppose the Beacon has reference to the
measles" That's what ails portion of
Dodge City.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
Cong TO Pnt.,n,Ra

Cong to pat-,n>Ba' wher" maag
kRrs editors wall - reXt wees.
Tn. .or OF the I.arn d II rAd sn' cun~
ce- u suspension Of hls parer for rive weeks
~ give hiG .iu opportunity - JON the eS-
eurSicTrsis. Davis has taken some risks
o. make this Temporary suspension. The
psil;c waar might ne felt. end perhaps It
rnIgA. ~ is'; that 'Aa puA 'ie I'D Iot want
Ery raoro sIo-aid IN he eiifn''- shseace
Eeosh ra,r5s :aAe .Ae woofc71 rross uriess
81. r-s-- ~as Had"r ,c,k aud ,r".
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08
THE SUMMIT HOUSE OPENING.

Our S2eaTville neighbors gave grand
entertainment last night. it being the oc.
casiOn Of the formal warming of the
magnificent hotel at that place. the Sum.
NIT House. J. NcCollistsr. proprietor.
There was gaye'y and beauty there. the
staid bachelor and the festive yOung man.
the buxom lassie. the comely maid and the
village bellies. A spmptuous board was
spread to which the guests responded with
alacrity and avidiiy-especialv those from
podge City. Major McCoilister demon.
strated his ability to keep hotel.
The merry dance was KEEP up until q
late hour. Music was furnished by Bee.
sons Orchestra. and was pronounced ex.
cellent by the Spearvillians. The follow.
IN Dodge CITY people were present and
tipped their light and heavy pedestals:
MaSor Kelley and lady; Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. Collar: Mr.. and Mrs.. Beeso1; Nj. and
MIS-. Isaasson: Mr.. and Mrs. J. Collar
Sheriff Masterson aud lady; II. NJ Frosl
aud Miss Lutte Chambliss; Mr.. and Mrs.
C. 5. Ilangcrfsrl; John b. Means and
lady. Our home folSs arrived this morn
ing I,rch eiaied from The nights reveIry.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-08

Tho following stock men are registered
at the Dodge House for the past week
W. II. Day, ID. G. Rashal. Sam Chisum
}. d. Houston. l.. ". Smith. n. L. Cul
yer. q. A. Robb. W. W. Polly, P. S.
Autman. q. W. Llttlefield. H. W. Chap
man, g. +. Hines. Frank Byier. Robt.
Crawford.