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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03
LAWRENCE & MEYERS.

Carpet tacks are cheaper than June tax ct Law
renee & Meyers's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03
NOTICE.

window Shades in all eolors aud fixtures, cheap
at the Opera House Dry Glods Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

Akron has 800 pledge signers that Is ten per
cent. of It's population.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03
Fish hooks, poles and lines at
KOoNS'5 VARIETY STORE.

W. B. PERKINS & cos.
Remember that we have moved to the Trump
Building and that we sell cheap and are determ-
iued to satisfy you.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

Judge Meyer went to Warren yesterday to at
tend district court.
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WALL PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS g. co.
WALL PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS & co.
WALL PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS q co.
WALD PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS & co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03
CARPET TACKs AND LAWN MOWERS

CARPET TACKs AND TACK HAMMERS
CARPET TACKs AND TACK HAMMERS.
CARPET TACKs AND TACK HAMMERS.
CARPET TACKS AND TACK HAMMERS.
atLAWRENCE g. MEYERS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

The boys now g. duck hunting, and with mos
of them 1t is all hunt ard no duck.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

Nursery men are anxiOusly waiting warme
weather,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03
OLE COnRSh YOU SHOULD.
MONEY TO LOAN

When you can't find it any place else go to
KOONS'S VARIETY STORE.
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Business gtcms.


Paper
Wall Paper
New Wall Paper
Stylish Wall Paperl
Good & Cheap Wall Paper
at
W. B. Perkins & Co.'S.
W. B Perkins Il Co.'S.
W. B. Perkins & Co.'S,
W. B. Perkins d Co.'S.
Good & Cheap Wall Paperl
Stylish Wall Paper
New Wall Paper
Wall Paper
Paper
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

Gust Therie Is travelling for B. Dannemlller !
Sons
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

Hoes, rakes, picks, shovels chains, shovel plowS
forks. guns, knives wire rope, iron nails, screws
betting, aud everything everytbingI every
tbinglllat LAWRENCE & MEYERS,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-03

The King of Hartz will be on top to- night.
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guca1 gems.

The King Of Hartz will be OH top tonight.
Work has commenced again at the Bridge shop.
Gust Therie Is travelling for B. Dannemlller &
Sons
Nursery men are anxiously waiting warmer
weather.
Judge Meyer went to Warren yesterday to at
tend district court
The officers of Co. I go to Alliance tomorrow
to attend officers school.
Akron has l 800 pledge signers; that Is ten per
cent Of It's population.
The itinersnt picture man on South Market
street has enlarged his tent.
few more days like the past few, and then
comes the picnic announcements.
The boys now , duck hunting, and with most
Of them 1t is all hunt andno duck.
Next Tuesday the Jewish citizens Of Canton
Will observe the feast Of the passover.
Miss Belle Hudson, daughter Of Dr.. s, Hudson, Of
Medina, is visiting relatives and friends in this
oity
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
THE OLD COMMONWEALTH.
Pithy Points Picked Up Here and
There i'm Kentucky.

Special to the star.
MUNroRDsvILLE, April ia report has
reached here that Alvin Average and David
Elmore got into fight over card table
at Bush Creek, in Green County, some days
since, and that Elmore was killed.
While the remains of Preston jameson
were being buried in Green County Thurs
day his late residence caught fire and burnt
to the ground, with all its contents.
BURGIN, April 12.-Robert and ]. H.
Grimes M. NJ. Williams and Robert Sea,
prominent farmers, all made assignments
yesterday.
ELIzABErHrows, April l2.-Mr J. b.
Thompson near Franklin's Crossroads, in
this county, lost his dwelling and It's entire
contents by fire. He has large family,
mostly girls, and they only escaped with
their night clothes.
SADIEvILLE, April 12.-Willie Folke,
while racing yesterday, was thrown from
his horse and so seriously injured internally
that he will probably die.
LEBANON, April 12.-Thomas Il. Spalding,
a prominent farmer of this county, made
an assignment yesterday to Judge Thomp-
son. His liabilities are stated at ST, 500.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
Board of Public Works.

The Engineer submitted a report that John
Ryan was the lowest bidder for the improvement
Of Noah alley his bid being for S1,4o resolu-
ton was accordingly drawn up to contract with
Ryan for the improvement, which was transmitted
to Council.
A communication asking for the establishing OF
the grade of Miller street. between Elmore and
Townsend street, In Cumminsville, was referred TO
the Engineer.
A petition from George Fox, asking for the priv
ilege OF laying q fourinch pipe across Lincoln
avenue at Orchard street, Walnut Hills, for the
purpose of draining his property. was referred To
the Superintendent
The Supervisor was directed to hire the neceBsa,
~ hands to construct fence for the protection OF
Lickrun Pike and TO change the channel OF the
creek at the bridge near Won Hart street,
The following was presented and approved.
To the Honorable Board of Public Works;
Your Committee on Water Works TO whom was
referred the communication of the Engineer OF the
Water Works also that the bids for ground for
Pumping House for Western Hills reservoir, des re
to respectfully report the following resolution ana
recommend the adoption OF the same:
Resolved That the proposition OF j M, Blair
| to furnish a deed Of general warranty for one
hundred feet on Glenway avenue, running DacK
to Nevada street. at $50 per front foot on Genway
avenue, be, and the same is hereby accepted, con
ditoned that upon examination by the CITY So
licitor the title shall be found free and unlcum
bered, and the clerk is directed to transmit the
same to Council fox approval"
John L. Bell, Jacob GesSert, Charles b. Foote
Committee on Water-worGs
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

portion Of the time running and then for q while
coming down to a rapid walk The first five miles
was made by each as follows: Butler, Sc minutes
AZ seconds; Campbell. 40 minutes 90 seconds; Ey-
ems, 81 minutes IL u seconds; Jones' "a minutes q
seconds; Pugh, 55 minutes and Van Homm, d
minutes 10 seconds. At % minutes to IL o'clock
Campbell had made ten miles and the rest had all
made over nine miles.
The hall l. tastefully decorated with flags OF all
nations, reserved seats have been arranged for
the ladies, drinking and smoking nave been Tor
bidden and from the score thus fur close and ex-
citing contest can be expected.
230 F. M.-JOnes, Is miles II laps; Butler, IL
miles laps: Van Hamm, IS miles laps; Camp
bell, 20 miles II laps; Pugh Is miles laps Eyens,
20 miles laps
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
GLLNTS FROM GOTHAM
Meanness, Mi series and Meandering
Of the MetrOp0litans.
EASTER PREPARATIONS.

National ASSOCIATED PreSs 10 tne Star.
New YORK. April 12.-Great preparations
are made for Easter music in the churches
The programmes Of the Episcopal and
Roman Catholic Churches have been ar
ranged with much care. Masses by Mozart,
aounod, Haydn. Ambrose Thomas, Lepro-
yost and Rossini, and selections from the
Messiah are among the chief attractions
In several instances orchestras have been
secured to accompany the Masses. Shop
windows are unusually bright with displays
of Easter cards and gifts in many curious
designs, and dealers report very large sales.
NOW SEE THE zuLUs FLY
A War Minister Of England is here for
The purchase of five hundred mules for
Africa, to assist the British troops in fight
ing the Zulus. Only the best animals are
purchased, and good prices are realized.
The mules will be shipped on the steamer
Ontario. The steamer also takes 300 tons
Of hay, $50 tons of grain, 80 tons OF bran
and 80 extra men for help.
A DOG SHOW THAT PAID.
The dog show closed last evening. The
managers declare it was financial success.
After the exhibition the Westminster Ken
mel Club invited some OF the representa-
tive men interested In dogs to late dinner
at the Hotel Brunswick.
AUTHORS RIGHTS RECOGNIZED.
Steele Mckay in becoming manager OF
the Madison Square TThhcto. TThhc..oo;, formerly the
Fifth Avenue Hail. intends to depart from
The beaten track and introduce a new, and
in some particulars, original plan OF
management. He says: II am going to
recognize the obligation to authors by pay
ing themes per cent of the receipts, and
don't care who he may be, American, Eng
ishman or Frcnchman. Any author who
brings me play that succeeds shall have
that part of the receipts"
TOOK IN THE BANKERS DAUGHTER.
In the audience at the Union Square The
eter on Thursday evening to listen to the
nBanker's Daughter Exciting Experience"
were Secretary Sherman and Samuel ]. Til
den, tho latter with party OF friends
VERY BASE INGRATITUDE. -..
A very curious assault is recorded in this
eity. William Delaney tried to shoot a
man for merely showing him the way to o
hotel in the Bowery. .
MILLIONS FOR THE COOK.
1t is stated to-day that Julia Mccarthy,
aged twenty-five years, Of this city, who
has been employed as cook, is now in
Canada as claimant for $50 100000 for
tune, left by Maj. OKeefe, of the quarter
master service, who had served in several
Anglo Indian campaigns, and who died SIX
years ago. 1t said Miss McCarthy's claim
Is well supported.
AID FOR sZEGEDIy.
Subscriptions here for the Zegedin SUI
ferers now amount to $4,000.
GENERAL DICK TAYLOR DYING.
The physicians attending General Richart
Taylor, Of Louisiana, have given up al
hopes of his recovery. Taylor served il
the late Confederate army, and WAS th
only son of the late President Taylor.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
A Lunatic's Halluoination.

George Butler, an old man living on Fulton ave-
nue., was brought before DR.. Foertmeyer in the
Probate Court this morning. and after being ad-
judged lunatic, was ordered sent to Longview
Asylum. ,-.,
His hallucination is that he is being pestered
with the services OF a Prof. Miller" man made
completely out of plaster OF paris Butler claims
that the plaster Of paris man comes to his house at
all hours, and that he can't get rid of him.
He would kick the plasterof-Paris man in two,
and by the time ne would get his foot OH the floor
old "Plaster-of Paris was himself again. The
next time he knocked off the Professors head and
sent il spinnin. around the room.
When he looked for the trunk OF old Plaster
he found the head in its proper place. Butler
claimed that he had killed his prosecutor about
fifteen times and that he is still living He
wanted the police to rid him "Plaster-of-Pars
Butler was sent out to the Asylum this evening.
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allowed to take with them their necessary
travelling gear; all other property of what
ever description to be Professionally embar-
COED and at the same time made liable to
eventual confscation.
All political prisoners in Lima have been
released, excepting Col. Larranaga and ia
cinto Aguilar
The Bishop of Puns died on the 18th of
March, aged seventy eight.
A severe shock of earthquake was felt in
Callao on the 18th. Another shock was felt
on the 14th, which was also very severe
News has been received from Brazil show
ing that hunger and distress were doing sad
work in some of the provinces. In Mos.
soro more than thousand persons impelled
by those incentives, congregated together
demanding relief The police interfering,
a collision occurred and number of per
sons OH both sides we're wounded and the
chief of police killed.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

There is nothing new in regard to the
Powers-Schwab matter. The County Clerk
will not issue certificates to those elected
until the count is finished in regard to the
townships outside Of Cincinnati. Mr..
Powers, all his friends and large number
of disinterested parties are clear in their
belief that Schwab is not elected.
The Keck Packing and Provision Com
pany filed its articles of incorporation to.
day. The capital stock is 100000, divided
into fifty-dollar shares. The incorporators
are: Josiah L. Keck, Theodore Swift, Geo.
Thompson, Nelson Perrin and George S.
Keck.
Matthias French brought suit in the
Court of Common Pleas against the County
Commissioners to recover $l00 46, which he
claims are over-paid taxes. Mic. Clay and
Lauretta B. Reakirt bring similar suits, the
former to recover $47 60 and the latter
$3.50 46.
Rottger's Tivoli, 469 Vine street, con-
tinues to be one of the most pleasant places
of resort. Grand free concerts will be
given there tonight and tomorrow after
noon and night by Curriers' superb orches-
ira, with an excellent programme.
VIM. Thompson, who had been con-
victed in the Common Pleas Court OF cut
ting with intent TO main, and who after
getting new trial, pleaded guilty to-day
ofassault and battery, was sent to the Work
house for three months
A tramp named Handy-Andy was ar
rested at the landing to-day while attempt
ing to dispose of new coat and pair OF
gloves, which are supposed to have been
stolen.
The Knights of st. Edward will attend
Mass tomorrow morning at $50 O. clock IN
st. Ludwigs Church, corner of Eighth and
Walnut streets, and receive Holy Com
munion.
In the case of Matte R. Hallam
against L. A. Brigel & George Weber, to re
cover some United States bonds, the jur,
in the Superior Court disagreed and wa
discharged.
George Dodson, of No. 26 East Pear
street, has made an assignment for the ben
eft of creditors to S. A. Miller
| City Clerk Rohner was kept prett!
busy this morning issuing certificates to TIN
newly elected city officers.
Twenty-Five marriage licenses were is
sued during the past week.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
LAMBS LAMENT.
He Puts q "No. 80" Ball in His Brain.

Mr.. John NJ. Lamb, residing at the board
ing-house of his brother-in-law, Mr.. A. G..
Woods, on the northwest corner of Mon
mouth and Taylor streets, Newport, has for
some months past shown strong symptoms
of insanity. Yesterday morning about half
past 10 o'clock he said to the servant
girl in the employ of the Woods family,
"Well, l guess my troubles will soon
be over"
He then went up stairs to his room and
shut himself up. Shortly after the report
of pistol was heard. Mrs. Woods, the
wife OF Mr.. Woods oldest son, ran to Mr..
Lambs room. and found him lying on the
floor in front OF the bureau with bullet
hole in the right side of his head. DIR.
Cameron was sent for, and after probing
the wound found that the ball had entered
the brain. Drs Gunskle and Schoolfield
were also summoned, but said it was i'm
possible to save his life. At an early hour
this morning he still lived, but there are no
hopes of his recovery.
LATER.
At IL o'clock to-day Mr.. Lamb was still
living, and up to that hour remained un'
conscious
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
SHOOTING TO KILL.
An Infuriated Colored pamsel Fires Four
teen Shots at Andrew jackson,

No. Az John street is a house occupied by sew.
eral colored families. Occupying room in this
building is a woman named Annie Lewis
This morning about o'clock Annie had quar-
rel with an old colored woman named Parham.
also an occupant Of the Barracks. The quarrel re-
suited in the begerents coming to blows when
Annie, who spretty stout, dragged Mrs Parham
into her (Annie's) room and commenced beating
her up shamefully.
A c6lored man named Andrew Jackson, who
also lives there heard the screams OF Mrs Par
ham, and rushing to AnneS room attempted to
prevent her from further demolishing Mis- Par
hams fronts spiece.
No sooner did Jackson take hold of Annie than
she turned upon him. and drawing small seven.
shooter from her apron pocket began firing at
him. He turned and run, Annie shooting at him
at every Jump until the pistol was unoaded.
She then went back to her room, and, dragging
Mrs. Parham to the stairway, threw her down, in,
turing her quite severely. Annie then reloaded
her pistol and went out in search OF Jackson
She found him In the hall way of the building,
and commenced the fusllade upon him again.
She emptied her weapon at him, this time,
one of tile balls passing through the left sleeve oi
his shirt, and another Just grazing his head
officer Hombrook was called in, and he TOOK
Annie into custody. She was locked up in the
Ninth street Station nhousc on the charge OF shoot
ing with intent to kill.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
AMATEUR PEDESTRIANS.
Walking for the Children's Home.

Alto O'Clock this morning the amateur pcdes
trian contest for the benefit OF the Childrens
Home began at the Highland House. in the pres
opce of a large and select audience and will con-
tinne until 10 o'clock tonight, when the contest;
ant who covers the largest number OF miles viii
be declared the winner, and three prizes, silver
cups, will be presented to the three oest L men e.,
nssi three weeks have been training faithfully.
Their names arc as follows: Mr.. Geo. W; Jones,
Jr'. Mr.. G. c. Campbell, Mr.. Wash: Van Hamm,
Nil ]. G. X Butler, Mr.. Thomas Pugh and Mr.
This is the first of the entertainments given for
the benefit of the Fair, and promises to be one OF
the most exciting contests which has ever taken
place In the city Each contestant is confident OF
yictory and started OFF this morning with deter.
mipation to VIM They all are making good time,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

The Hamilton County Teachers Association met
at 10 q. m. to-day at the Council Chamber, Presi-
dent Cummings in the chair. The opening exer-
cises were led by Mr.. A. B. johnson, Of Avondalc.
The mus'c was under the care Of Professor 8. w.
stanage, Teachers should be more prompt in
their attendance in order TO take part in this de-
lightful exercise. L. A: knight, an ex,teacher,
prof, f. C.. Ellis. of Harrison, read paper
VIII ich he had presented twentyfour years ago at a
meeting at oxford, Ohio.
Mr.. j. b. Peaslee, Superintendent OF Cincinnati
Public schools desired to say that he would not
be able t. speak at this meeting for lack OF time,
but would address them next month.
After miscellaneous business the meeting ad-
innrned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12


Four prisoners broke Jail at Shawnee
town, III.
Mrs Elizabeth Hubert committed suicide
at Chicago.
Thos. Rodgers, miner, was fatally injured
at Shawnee, o.
Mr.. Staufier's planning mill burned at
Middlebury, Ind.
Conductor Samuel Bradley was killed by
the cars near Clyde, o.
George Myers, a stranger committed sui
eide at Clarington, Ohio.
George Keller, Marion, O., boy, has
started for Texas in a sklf.
Mrs. Stephenson's residence was de-
stroyed by fire at Bellefontaine, o.
Otto Condor, aged seventeen, accidentally
shot himself fatally at Marysville, o.
A brakeman named Jackson was fatally
injured by cars near Henryville, Ind.
Thomas Watts formerly of Bracker
County, KY, was drowned yesterday neal
Memphis.
Josiah Walker. near Three Rivers, Mich.
burned his house and tried to throw hi
wife into the flames.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

At the meeting of this Society to-day the follow
ing amendments were made to the bylaws:
The legal quorum shall be FIVE instead of seven
members the admission fee 81 instead of 81, q new
Committee on Forestry was provided for, and the
order of business changed
Several important communications were read
and notice was received of the severe illness OF Mr.
James Howarth.
The subject chosen for the next meeting was:
"For an apple orchard OF one hundred trees, what
kinds of trees should be used and i'll what proper
ton"
The subject of 1.-THE Irish Potato was discussed
to-day by Messrs. HIGHWAY, Trowbridge, Harri-
son and others Several important rules for rails.
ing the potato and destroying the bugs were laid
down.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
Grand Jury Report.

The following report was made by the United
States Grand Jury to-day:
To the Hon. Philip B. SWING U. s. District Judge,
Southern District of ohio
The Grand Jury summoned for the April Term,
1879 of said Court, beg leave to report that they
have concluded their labors and disposed OF all
business which has come before them, and here
with present to the Court a summary OF the same:
They have been in session ten days, and have
examined ll5 witnesses; AZ eases have been
brought before them, of which were ignored
and IS true bills OF indictment found, which are
herewith returned into Court. And having dis
posei of all matters brou!ht to their notice ask to
Be discharged from further service.
ANTHONY II. HINKJE, Foreman.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

A grand free concert will be given to-
morrow afternoon at the Prices Hill House,
by the First Regiment Band, in full dress
uniform.
A meeting Of the delegates of all Build.
ing Associations of Hamilton County will
be held on Sunday morning, April 18th, at
10 o'clock, at Turner Hall.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
WASHINGTON CITY. j..
GRANT WILL SURELY DECLINE.

GRANT WILL SURELY DECLINE.
Special to the Star.
WAsH1NeroN, April ia gentleman
travelling with Gen. Grant writes home that
Grant says he will not be candidate for
President under any consideration, and at
the proper time will make his intention
known.
He does not wish to re-enter public life,
and will decline the nomination for any
political office. At present, however, he
does not wish to appear as publicly de-
clining that which has not been authori-
tatiyely offered.
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The Tettenborn Testimonial.

Al the Grand Opera-house tomorrow night a
testimonial will be given to Miss Lima Tettenborn.
The sprighty actress will be supported by Mr.
Moses FisKe the celebrated come
dian, and the Olympic Company The
the burlesoue "Rome and julie" said to be i'm
mense, and grand medley, "Fatinitza." The bill
IL varied and promises to be interesting.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
Fourth Edition.
THE LATEST.
In Brief.

National Associated Press to the star.
NEW YORK. April 12.-The Chinese Minister
md suite and Nine. Gerster with other singers
nailed to-day
NEW YORK, April 12.-Testimony was heard in
The Stanley-li liogen Inquiry to-day and the Court
adjourned till Monday.
CHICAGO April l2.-F0ur masked robbers, with
cooked revoyers, stole the money drawer from
KniSer's saloon here last night containing $50.
ME- Krcger is at the point OF death from fright.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12
GENERAL DICK TAYLOR.
Death Of the Only Son Of the Late Pres
ident Taylor.

National Associated Press to the Star.
NEW YORK, April l2.-General Richard Taylor
died at the residence of s. L. NJ Barlow, on Mad
ison avenue, at s15 a. M, to-day, OF Inflammation
of the spleen.
He was unconscious when he died The funeral
takes place tomorrow from the Church of the
Transformation, "The Little Church Around the
Corner at 3p. IN.
His remains will be placed in receiving vault
temporarily, and finally be taken TO Winchester,
Virginia.
TAYLOR was born in New Orleans, January 9th,