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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
ST. AGNES ACADEMY DESTROYED
BY FIRE AT MEMPHIS.

Memphis, May l6.-At 6 o'clock this
morning st. Agnes Academy, on Vance
street, was destroyed by fire, together
with its valuable library and all the
clothing of the pupils, and the larger por-
ton of the furniture. How the fire orig
mated is not known, as the Sisters of st.
Dominic, who own the Academy, were
at prayers in the char ell when the alarm
was given, and rushing out, found the
upper portion of the building in flames,
Their efforts were then directed to saw
ing the pupils, who were very much
alarmed and excited, but the coolness of
the Sisters prevented a panic, and all
were safely gotten out. Soon after the
fremen reached the scene, the roof fell
in and Chief McFadden and two fremen
were caught in the hal. and severely but
not dangerously burned. The building,
library and furniture were insured in the
Planters of Memphis for $25, 900, but all
except S. 600 " as reinsuredin other COM
panies, which will fully cover the loss.-
There were As boarders in theschool and
all lost their wearing apparel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
THE VENEZUELA EARTuQAKE.. {.
Widespread Devastation Caused by Shorks-The
Rivers Heated by the Subterranean Fires.
HAVANA. Nav %. 1873

HAVANA, May ~, 1873.
Reports from the districts of Venezu.
ella recently devastated by the great
earthquake are arriving slowly, but indi-
cate widespread destruction of property
and distressing loss Of life. The town Of
Qua was completely destroyed by the
heavy shocks Of April IA, and all the
surrounding plantations and settlements
shared the same fate. Qua is about 25
miles from Caracas, and has repeatedly
suffered from earthquakes.
Before and during the progress of the
Convulsion the heat over the districts
visited became intense. Even the rivers
were rendered unbearabe for the fish,
which leaped out of the water. The
river Tuy was particularly affected in
this way
The severity of the shocks was greater
than has been before experienced by the
present generation. 1t is regarded as
having been greater than those of 1912,
which caused extraordinary destruction.
The damage inflicted on the country cam
not yet be estimated, but it is believed
to reach over 100000.
The inhabitants, although accustomed
to visitations of less severity, are in
state of panic since the earthquake oc-
Cured, fearing its recurrence. The
most dismal rumors reach Caracas of the
destruction of life in the interior. Mean.
time distress prevails among the poor
whose property has been ruined. The
government is taking measures for their
relief.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
NORTH CAROLrNA's VOLCANO.

Asheyille, May 2O.-The famous Bald
Mountain which two years ago alarmed
so many people in this section Of the
State by the fearful rumblings in its
bowels, is on a tear again. Last Thurs
day night the rumbling began, and con-
tinued throughout the night. Several
big trees and rocky cliffs we're made to
change base. The sounds that came
from the mountain resembled distant
thunder, and the ground shook as tho
moved by a small earthquake. This,
however, did not last long. People liv.
ing in the vicinity of the mountain made
tracks for safer quarters, The widest
excitement prevails among the inhabi-
tants in the valley and near the noun.
tain. This morning the excitement was
intense when the people who ventured
near the mountain found it literally split
in twain, leavinga chasm 300 #. in length
and from eight to ten feet in width. So
far as can be ascertained the Chasm is
bottomless. Those who visited the
place early this morning state that a
strong smell of Sulphur was noticeable.
The people are now looking for an erup.
tiOn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
LODGE FUNDS,

There is no subject connected with our institu
ton which demands so much care and Consdera.
ton as Finances" and yet l regret exceedingly
that my observations as private in the ranks,
has been that Lodges do not attrib TO the import
anCe to ii which 1t deserves. This subject should
occupy the highest place in the mind Of every
member of the Order
upon the proper management of the fiscal con
Germs Of Lodge mainly depends its ability TO rem
der assistance when needed" is maxim cOmpos-
ed Of golden words in our Ritual, and should be
transferred from the printed page and be branded
upon the foreheads of us ALL
During the past few years there have been
marked decline and shrinkage Of values. Banks
saving funds, insurance, railroad and other cor.
porations firms and individuals, have fallen fl.
nanCially running and reducing to penury and
want the capitalist, laborer, and mechanic, and
compelling widows and orphans TO depend upon
the cold charities Of the world.
Let us take courage from the indications Of q
bright and promising future, Our journey hither,
speeding through fertile fields, rich In agricultural
pursuits, seems full Of exultant life-the green
meadows and waving grain gives promise of a
golden harvest, orchards and vines are freighted
with prospects Of abundant fruit and, whilst we
move amid these productions OF kind ProVi'
dence, we trust there comes with it, aided by the
government a tide of financial ease-gladness
swelling in every heart an electric current of joy
GUS life flashing through every nerve, and bright
hope bounding in every heart for greater finan-
cial confidence and success, and with 1t the sue
cess Of those ennobling purposes for which we
have come together.
Be it said to the credit ofour. Order, few Lodges
have had to succumb to the hard fate which in.
evitably follows in the wake of financial distress.
Such Lodges have been compelled to surrender
their charters It upon examination of truthful
epitaph, It will invariably be found to have
arisen through Encouragement and FnGncfa! tgnor.
dnce.
Brethren OF Ohio let me urge you TO take the
suggestions home to your Lodges, and BY pour
counsel infuSe new financial LIE Int them, 20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
A NORTH CAROLINA TRAGEDY.

Winston, N. c., May 2O.-To.day sher-
iff John Marshall of Stokes county, a
prominent citizen and grandson of Chief
Justice Marshall, was shot and killed by
James Smith, noted desperate of that
county. Mr.. Marshall had a warrant for
the arrest of Smiths brother, who was
talking of resisting, and Marshall was
trying to persuade him to submit quietly,
when James Smith walked behind him
and shot him in the neck, Smith es-
caDed,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
TERRIBLE FAMINE IN CHINA.

Washi ngton, May 20.-United States
Minister Seward writes of the famine in
China that actual famine is pressing upon
100000 of people, while 6O,OOO,OOO are
suffering more or less distress. The
crops, he says, have been good immedi-
ately around the stricken districts, but
as food can be transported only on wag-
ons or pack animals, it cannot be taken
thither in sufficient quantities to save
the lives of the people. In Tientsin a
house made of mats for the aCCommoda-
ton of the suffering women and chill
dren from the famine districts was burn
ed and $50 lives lost.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
Six Men sufIOcated in Coal Mine-Names Of the
Unfortunate Victims.
HAIlFAx. n. s.. Nav 81, 1878.

HALIFAX, N. S., May 81, 1878.
An explosion of gas which occurred
this morning in the new wing Of the Old
Sydney Mines resulted in the death Of
six men. The following are the names
of the killed:
Murdoch Mcdonald, Rory Mcneil,
Robert Hutchins, Robert Milburn, Over
man Grenwell (Chief), VIM. Cram assist.
anti.
The bodies of the two latter have not
yet been recovered.
The first persons to enter the mine af-
ter the explosion were three brothers
named Sullivan, who succeeded in res
cuing thirteen of the cutters who were
overcome by the gas. They were un-
conscious for some time, but all are slow
ly recovering. Sixteen pairs of cutters
were at work here. In the South Side
Mine large number Of men were at
work, but all escaped uniDjured. One Of
the Sullivans was prostrated while look
ing for the dead, but he was fortunately
rescued by his brothers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
THE SAVAGE WAY.

Yankton, OAK, May 2O.-The wife of
the Yankee Sioux Chief Mandan, a
squsw 70 years of age, was assaulted
last Saturday by a spotted Tail Indian
and her person violated. She retaliated
with knife, severing his jugular vein.
The affair occurred on Spotted Tails
reservation. Friends of the slain In
dian, after holding an inquest, ConClud-
ed that the venerable squaw had acted
rightly. They therefore presented her
with horse and a Quantity. of cloth
ing, and escorted her to her home on
the Yankton Reserve.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
THE MINNEAPOLIS EXPLOSION.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 2O.-Iu the
Coroner's inquest on the victims of the
mill explosion to-day, Professors Pack
ham and Peck, of the State University,
submitted voluminous report of inves.
tigation and practical experiments made
to demonstrate the fact that the explo.
sion was caused by the ignition of mill
dust floating in the air, probably, by
sparks generated by the friction Of the
stones, and the consequent formation of
expansive gas. The report of Professor
Peck contains long list Of recommend
ations as to the prevention Of similar
disasters in mills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23

the Army Appropriation bilD was incorporated
In an army bill that It was discussed and defend
ed and thetfor over two months it was obstinate
ly adhered 10, and that should make us hesitate
before agreeing TO follow other suggestions from
the same source even when adopted by the Com.
mlttee on Appropriations
The Committee then rose, and the Speaker
stated he would be absent the early part of next
week.
Mr.. Eden offered resolution appointing MI.
saylerspeaker pro tenn. Adopted
II was arranged there should be evening ses
sions for regular business purposes all next week
The House then adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
SUSPICIOUS RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS

Philadelphia, May 2O.-The owners OF
the steamer Columbus, now at this port,
say she is still in their hands and will be
altered to their order. They would not
say she has not or will not be sold.
Messrs Cramp are equally indefinite as
to the character and purpose of the al
terCation. Clyde says it will take $780,
900 to buy her. The Russian Consul left
suddenly for New York to-day.
New York, May 2O.-An attache Of the
British Consulate was making inquiries
today concerning the steamer Columbus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
SIX HUNDRED IRISHNIEN DRILL
ING.

Richmond, VT, May 2O.-News was re-
ceived tonight that six hundred Irish
men are dri illing at Chssey, N. Y, sixty
eight miles from here. Canada people
believe there is a movement for the in.
vasion of the Dominion. 1t rs generally
believed that the Fenians are making
their way into Canada. The military
authorities there are on the alert.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23

IT is claimed that Garfield has remov-
ed recently from Portage into Lake coun-
ty, and thus narrow ly escaped the draft.
Portage is now in a Democratic district
with Stark, Wayne and Ashland. Gar.
field "smelt rat" and moved so far up
on the Reserve that a Democratic dist
rict could not reach him. Jim was as
smart % usual.-CdrroH Chronicle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
A SAD DISASTER.

The Pleasure Steamer Empress Capslzcd-All Per.
sons on Board, Eighteen in Number, Drowned,
Toronto, May 22-The pleasure steamer, Empress
of India, with party of about eighteen persons on
board, became unmanageable and capslzed over a
dam on Grand river at Gait Ontario, tonight. All
the passengers plunged into the river below AS yet
one body was recovered, that Of Harry JafIray.
Among the missing are Edward Wren Thomas Eli
Oft, Fred. Kane, John Frazer and James MOntgOme-
ry, one ofthe proprletors Of the boat Andrew Jack
son, and David Scott. The excitement throughout
the town is intense Little reliable information can
be obtained. Diligent search is being made at the
scene of the disaster.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
FORTY~FlFTH CONGRESS-.
FRAUD TO BE INVESTIGATED.

POttsr's Investigation Resolution Passes-A Com
mIttee OF Eleven to Investigate Florida and
Louisiana Electoral Swlndle-The Radical
OOngressmsn Refuse to Vote and then
Howl out In Whining Address
The Fraud First Triumphant in
American History to be Ex.
pOsed-Let Truth be Told
and Justice Prevail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23
HOUSE.

May 1S.-Mr. Stephens asked that 1t be put upon
record that he was absent on leave of the House
yesterday, when the vote was taken upon what's
known as the Potter resolution, and was paired
with Mr. Harris. But for being paired he would
have voted against the resolution as it stood.
Mr.. Ellis from the Committee on Elections re-.
ported a resolution declaring that there had been
no fair, free and peaceable election In the first
Congressional district of South Carolina and that
neither Raney sitting member) nor Richardson
(contestanD was entitled to the seat He stated
that he would call up the resolution Thursday
next.
The Speaker laid before the House message
from the President transmitting a Conmunica-
tion from the Secretary of State in regard to the
Fishery Commission Referred
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-23

that they may at all times, and upon all occasions
be ever ready and in condition to extend the open
hand Of charity substantial SympaNy-to true and
deserving Odd Fellows and their families
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

A Ia mode Beef.-Take a round of beef
from 3 to 4 inches thick, and pound well I;
make as many incisions in the meat as pos
sible; mix thoroughly blades of onions with
ground cloves, salt and pepper, and into
each incision put 2 blades of onions with one
long, narrow strip of pork. When the roast
is filled in this way, pack tightly in a Jar
and cover with vinegar. Let stand 2 DAYS.
turning twice in that time. TO cook it. put
butter and pork in a pot, lay in the meat,
ada a little water to prevent burning, Cov-
er closely, and let it roast on the back of the
stove for three hours; season again with
pepper and salt and one pulverized laurel
Leaf and dish when nicely when Drowned.
Graham Cake.-Take l cupful of brown
sugar, / cnpful Of nlolasses, | e, l cupfyl
OF raisins stoned and chopped, J cupful of
butter, cupfuI of sweet milk, 2 cupfuls of
flour, ! teaspoonful of cream tartar, ] tea
poonful OF soda, and all kind of spice.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03
>TOTICE TO MINERS.
United States Land Office,
Helena, Montana, Sept. 5, 1873.

TeItl1a, MUnIAHA, Sept. ., 1873. :
Louis stadler, whose post office address is Hele-
ma, Lewis and Clarke county, M. T., has this day
filed his application to enter as agricultural land,
under the homestead laws, the Z half of the S w
quarter, and lots IL and Is section 81, in town
ship No. 10 north, range No.. east, which land
is suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
at this office on the 18th day of October, A. D.
eral Or non-mineral character of said land, and tes-
timony to be used upon said hearing will be taken
before the Register and Receiver, on the 18th Gay of
october, AID. 1873, at 10 O'Clock q. m. 1t is al
legged there are no known miners, nor mining i'm
provements, upon said land.
80 y. III. MOE, Register
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10 MINERS.
United States Land Office,
Helena, Montana, AUGUST 20. ISIS

Helena, Montana, August %, 1873
Jonas Higgins whose post Office address is Dia-
mond City, Meagher county, NJ. r., has this
day, filed his application to enter as agricultu-
raj land, under the presumption laws, the S half of
the 5 z quarter; $ = quarter of W quarter ofsec-
tlon NO. Z, and the p quarter Of N W quarter Of
east, which land is suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
ut 10 O'Clock u m, to determine as to the mineral or
non-mineral character Of said land, and testimony
to De used upon said hearing will be taken before
Der, A. D.. 1873, at 10 O'Clock a. m. it is alleged
there are no known miners, nor mining improve
ments, upon said land. J.H. MOE. Register.
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Z. Howell Sc Co.'s
SELECT LIST
OF
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NOTICE TO MINERS.
United States Land Office,
Helena. Montana. September q. 1914

Helena, Montana, september 9, 1878. (
William Corkill and John Pi6er, whose post Office
this day filed his application to enter as agricultural
land, under the redemption laws, the S E quarter
Of W quarter; the n E quarter of s w quarter; the
S half of S Wquarter, of section No. 20, and lot
2 section No 7, lot ! OF section No. Is L 10
re b, and the N half of the n Il quarter of
section ID in township No. 10 north range No. 5
east, which land Is suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
at this Office on the 21st day of October, A. ID.
1878, at 10 O'Clock q. m, to determine us to the
mineral or non-mineral character of said land, and
testimony to be used upon said hearing will be taken
before the Register and Receiver on the 2lst day of
October, A. d. 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. m. 1t is al
provements upon said land.
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NOTICE TO MINERS.
United States Land Office,

HeIena, MOntanA. september 5, 1878. :
Jacob Zehntner and Karl Zehntner, whose post
office address is White sulphur Springs, Meagher
county. Montana Ter, has this day filed his appIi-
cation to enter as agricultural land, under the
ton No. 5, the w half of N e quarter; the S
half of W quarter, the n e quarter of w omar
quarter Of section No. S in township No. 8, north,
range No 7 east, which land is suspended from
entry.
Notice is hereby given that q hearing will be had
at this Office on the 10Th day of October, A. d.
1873, at 10 O'Clock q. M, to etermine MS to the
mineral or non-mineral character of said land, and
testimony to be used upon said hearing will be taken
before the Register and Receiver on the 18th day OF
October, A. d. 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. m. 1t is al
legged there are no known miners, nor mining i'm
provements, upon said land.
80 j. III. MOE, Register,
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NJ ISC III "A n I 0 IS.
Y-WOM

DAIRY-WOMEN.
On large dairy farms in this country the
milking is of necessity done by men, but on
smaller ones it were better, in many cases.
that it should be done by women. They
seem to understand how to do it almost in
tuitively, and COWS themselves prefer to be
MIXED by them. 1t is said that they fire.
quently accommodate themselves to women
mixers, while they refuse to ''let down."
or yield a ready flow to men. It was form
erly the case, when the occupations of the
dairy-maid were considered among the
pleasantest duties which engaged the atten-
tention of the daughters Of our well-to-do
farmers. Milking COWS is known to be one
of the most healthtul Of all rural employ
ments. The aversion which girls of the
present day nave to this branch of dairy
work arises in part from the uufavorable
conditions under which they are frequently
required to perform the service-exposure
to storms, untimely hours, hlthiness of the
stables or b%arn-yard, long distances to car
ry the milk, etc. These, where they exist,
are valid objections, but they are such as
may readily be removed.
1t should be the business of the head of
the farm to see that the females who attend
to the milking are afforded proper helps and
conveniencies They should be provided
with a dry and clean place to milk the
cows should be placed; and, where the dis
lance is great, the milk should be carried
everything, in fact, but the actual milking,
and manipulation of the milk should be
done by boys or men.
Give the girls a fair chance, and restore
to them what fashion or pride has for a time
taken from them-an occupation or indus
try at once pleasant and invigorating, and
one which will give bloom to their cheeks
and strength and health to their system.
In Holland the milk-maid is accompanied
ny a boy. The boy tows a little boat along
the canal, and the maid, with her tull blue
petticoat and her pink jacket, walks beside
him. Arriving at the pasturage, she brings
from the boat her copper milk-pails, as
bright as gold, and, with a kindly greeting
to her COWS, sets down her little stool on
the grass and begins to milk. The boy,
having moored his boat, stands beside her
with the special pail which is to hold the
Last pint from each cow ; the creamy pint,
which comes last because it has rises to the
top in the udder. Not a drop is left to turn
sour and fret the COW. The boy fetches and
carries the pail. The girl milks the cow.
The boy does all else. The services of the
girl are brought into use again in the dairy
room; but from the lifting and harder kind
of the work she is exempted.-Ame15cau
Dairyangu.