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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
STATE TREASURER HOWELLS'S
REPORT,

From the annual report of Hon. An
thony Howels, State Treasurer Of Ohio,
for the fiscal year ending November 18th,
1873, we learn that the total amount re-
ceived into the Treasury was $5 3Sl ,53S =
79; total disbursements during that
time, 5 $349, ,S53.l8, leaving an actual cash
balance at the close of the business,
upon the date in question, of $7l8,694,-
81. With reference to the re valuation
of real estate Mr.. Howells indorses the
view expressed by his predecesaor, in
1877, that the present deCennial appraise-
ment of real estate is working great in.
Justice to many holders of that kind Of
property, as he finds in some districts of
the State the assessed value of real es-
tate is much less than What it should be
"while in great many other districts OF
the State the assessed value of certain
kinds of real estate is much above what
il will sell for under the most favorable
circumstances. Hence, great injustice is
the result under the present law" Mr..
Howells thinks the Legislature should
Immediately pass law for the re-vslua-
ton of the real estate of Ohio, and make
the time clause at least every five
years, instead of, as now, every ten years.
The Treasurer is of the opinion that a
law should be passed. giving q much
wider scope to the State Board of Equali-
Eation in the matter of the taxation of
banks and railroads, in justice to the tax
payers of the State, as well as to the cor
porations Immediately affected. With
reference to the subject he says:
The law in reference to the assessment
of railroad and bank stocks require
very important changes. They are now
30 framed as to favor very materially the
owners of bank stocks and to expose the
owners of railroads to very great irregu-
larities and injuries. which cannot be
corrected or repaired. To remedy the
evils specified let central board OF as.
,sessment for the banks to be created, as
now, to have original and final authority
with full power to act, to take proof if
necessary, and to decide. Let the banks
make their reports direct to the Auditor
of the State, as they are now made to the
Comptroller of the Currency, which will
be submitted to the board when organ
lied, with such other statements and
proofs as may be presented. For the as
sessment of railroads it is believed that
a central borad should be appointed,
consisting of the Governor, Auditor,
Treasurer and Secretary of State, and
the Railroad Commissioner; for the in
formation of this board, the Auditor Of
each county, through which any railroad
passes, to make report, particularly de-
Bcribing the character of the road, and
giving the number of miles of main track
and sidiDgs and such other information
rs may be of use to said board.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
A DOUBLE MURDER.

Memphis, Feb 26-A special to the Avalanche
from Iuka, Mississippi, gives the following &C
count Of double murder perpetrated near that
city yesterday: Msjlr A. N. Hutchens accompa-
Died by Thomas McNatt left Iuka together In the
afternoon TO 20 home. being neighbOTs. Hutch
ems had drawn 81 700 In gold from the express Of
fee, sent from Cincinnati house, which was TO
ming McNatt's horse returning riderleB with
blood marks on the saddle aroused suspicionB in
the family Of foul play. Search revealed the
dead body Of McNatt, terribly mulilated, about
TWO miles from his home. A hundred yards. far
th.r on Hutchens was found In like condition.
1t Is thought that some parties knew Of the gold
being at the express office, and had WaylRid and
murdered both for the money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
A CARD

Editor Democrat Late last night saw for the
first time an article in your paper upon the sub.
iect Of the Hartford estate, to which have only
time to say that, was never appointed Trustee OF
that estate, but was appointed administrator with
the will annexed at the request Of Mrs. Hartford
never purchased Mrs HsrIfords life estate In it.,
and my last report shows an accumulation Of
profits Of over IS 900 invested in interest bearing
notes although the estate may have owed me
some on account; nor have been in the way o.
the proceeds g,ing to the poor according to the
Will-and will, with your permission, make
plain and clear statement Of my connection with
the estate as soon as have time, which hope
will bo BY this time next week. LA. SAXToN
Thuuday morning, Feb. a,le79
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
THE OLD STORY.

Mulberry Corners, Feb. "a, About ten days ago
a we'll dressed young man, driving fancy team
called on one Of our old solid farmers and onered
to sell him a patent washing machine, The iar'
mer declined to buy, the young man proposed 10
give him machine In exchange for dinner ana
horse feed this was agreed to and the young
man took dinner, but before leaving he requested
that the farmer write his name and address IN the
order book. This the farmer did, and the young
man departed. A week later another stranger
appeared and presented note against the farmer
for $3.50, and about the same time the farmer re-
ceiyed notice that quantity Of washers awaited
his orders OF the station. The man who presented
the note made few threats and then Departed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
PRISON CELL INSTEAD OF A BRI-
DAL CHAMBER.

Baltimore, February 25.-Miss Flor
& rce Dolphin, aged sixteen, and Robert
\ wilson, one year her senior, an eloped
c D1ple, found themselves the inmates of
a Police station tonight instead of the
b. idal chamber. The would-be groom
is = handsome, Well.grown boy, and
Fl, Wenee pretty, piquant, and some
VIII. vt dashiDg brunette. The latter, un-
der the pretenCe of visiting relative,
left her home on Monday, and has since
been residing with Wilson's sister, while
her ardent lover was planning for the
nuptials. He had secured a marriage
license, and the wedding was to have
taken place tonight; but thescheme was
nipped in the bud by Mrs. Dolphin, who
swOre ont warrants charging the bride
.elect with incorrigibility and the groom
sto-be with abducting minor. The low
4srs swear to be true to each other, and
Wilson disclaims any thing dishonorable
fnaconnection with the intimacy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
FIRE IN PENSACOLA.

Pensacola, Feb. 26.-Fire broke out this morn
ing In The wooden building opposite Kenney'l
store, on serraeOssa street. and burned to PalAfa1
street. destroying FIVE buildings including Kyerr
Bros nAice, on PalEfax street Two new stores
on Pfeiffsr, north OF 9arEagOesa, were burned and
twelve north, incl 1dng the office Of the Clerk oil
4he Circuit Ceurt, who saved his papers; also q
number Of lawyers Offices, and the Office Of the
British Consui The latter lost most Of his papers
The loss Is estimated at sl25OO0, with about So.
600 insurance. Abont twenty hrms are seeking
Cd with property taken from burning buildings
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
MARRIED..

YOHE-sTAHL-on Feb. 23d, by Rev. F. !
swaney, Mr.. Barnet T, Yohe to Miss Cora M s!ahl
BoRDNER-KELLER-By Rev. Z, Herbruck
B.b. 18Th, Joseph f, Borduer and Eugenia O.
Keller, both OF the vicinity of Canton.
sToNER- -KRUMREY.- .-on the Doth inst. by
Rev, P Herbruck, Mr. Levi A. Stoner and miss
Nary c, Krumrey, of Summit county.
HIPPLE-BURRISs.- On the 25th inst, by ESQ
Hudson, at the brides residence, Mr.. Christian
Nipple and Miss Mary G. Burriss, both OF STARK
county, Ohio.
sCHAFFER-H HARMON On the 10th inst at the
U B. Par. onage, Louisville, by Rev. VIM, A.
Airbart. MI Benjamin f. Schaffer and Miss su
san Harmon, both Of Stark county,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
BOYTON CAUGHT IN AN ICE
GORGE.

Wellsville, o, Feb. 26.-Captain Boyton landed
here ct Sp. M to day, making only four miles
from East Liverpool. A cold wind hes been blow
Ing all day and the river is full Of Ice. The Cap.
tain was caught about two miles above here in
gorge, and was almost crushed, His gun was fro
zen, preventing him firing an alarm, which he at
tempted 10 do. With great difficulty he cut his
way through the ice and effected 4 landing here
being In an exhausted condition When taken
IRON the water. His face was slightly frost nip
PED, but Otherwise he experienced no Injurious
ehecis from hia short though adventurous run.
he lectures here tonight and resumes bis south,
ward h0at tomorrow morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

sandusky, Feb. 26.-Yesterday afternoon, while
Andrew Thompson who was bound over to the
court above on charge OF bastardy was being
conveyed to jail, he gave the constable the slip
He asked permission to try and procure bill aud
also to change his linen. Upon reaching the
building where he sleeps he ran upstairs, locked
the door behind him, and made his escape throl
an unper window.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

NEW MUsIc.-"GOlden Years are Passing By y
a new song and chorus by VIII L, Thompson
author Of the famous song, Gathering Shells. "
Nearly half million copies have been sold OF
this authors beautiful compositions II you
want his latest and prettiest song order Golden
Years are Passing By" Any music dealer will
send 1t for 81 cents. Published by W. L, Thomp-
son Co., Est Liverpool. o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

By the explosion Of small engine, at Stockton,
Cal Sunday, sixteen persons were killed and
twenty six wounded three or four Of whom are
likely To recover The killed are J. N. KIrkpat-
rick, merchant John Uhel, James Curry, black
smiths, George W. Foltz, carpenter; Millard Flo
some, William Allen, sporting men; NJ. Cromwell,
h. B. Bishop, jun. students; Robert L. Johnson,
James Cosgrove, laborer; Charles CreanOr, W. G
Taylor, B. 8. CLOVIS, farmers; FO Fee, ChinSmGn;
Thomas sedgwick and ]. f. Avery, engineers in
charge Of the engine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Deputy Sheriff Blocker hak an exciting chase
for horse thief named Baum, near Hunsburg
Gesuga county, early Sunday morning. Baum
stands indicted for stealing horse wagon, grain,
etc., f1om parties in Talmadge last November
When the Deputy Sheriff arrived at Baum's
house, near Huptsburg, Baum rushed out and
took to the fields. vigorous pursuit was made
and the chase kept up for several miles ending
in Baum's capture at his home he having made
a detour for that purpose.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

E. L. Smith, Manager Of the Western Union Tel.
egraph Company at Topeka, was arrested satur'
day by the Sergeantat.Arms Of the House Of Rep
resentatives and brought before the bar OF the
House for contempt In failing to appear before The
Committee investigating charges Of bribery and
corruntion in the late Senatorial election, and
producing certain kilograms called for by the
Committee. Mr. Smith will remain in durance
until be puIges himself Of the contempt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The fees and salaries of county officers is the
subject of much pettiOning from the various parts
of the State, and of the bills that have been intro
duced this year many relate to this question,
Various aspirants for fame in both Houses have
accordingly introduced bills. Some Of these
have already been sQuelched and others lying as
good as dead in the hands Of the Committees on
Fees and Salaries
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

AKRoN.-In playing with a toy pistol Tuesday
morning, Joe Churchill, aged thirteen years, son
Of Joseph Churchill, of Richfeld, this county
shot himself through the breast and instantly ex-
plred in the road, where he was found face down
ward, with his dinner.pail in one hand and his
handkerchief in the other,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The report Of State Auditor Williams says that
the Citizens Savings and Loan Association of Ak
ron has valuation for taxation of $4,000, esti
mated at the rate of 100 per Centum on capita
of $4,000, the largest pei Ceuum of paid up capi-
tai for valuation of any bank in the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
AxeELL, THE DEFAULTER.

Chicago, Feb. @-Chsrles Angel, defaulting
Pullman Palace Car Company secretary, will, It is
stated. plead not guilty in the Criminal Court TO-
morrow morning He has not yet broken his
selfimposed silence on the subject Of his crime,
and hes not seen NJ. Pullman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

'To GO down South and see an unfair
count" was the mission on which
President Grant despatched visit
ing statesmen, after the election of 1875.
Hence our Republican contemporaries de-
nounce Gen. Barlow for favoring fair
count.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Mamma" said wicked youngster, "am a
cancer" mo, my child, why do you ask ?" "oh,
because you always say you like to see people
paddle their own canoe and didn't know but
may be was yours" The boy went out of the
door with more reference to speed than grace.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Mr.. ]. ]. CLARK should have the "cour-
age" hereafter, to Put his own name to
his articles This anonymous business
is.not courageous at all. A brave man,
confident of rectitude, will fearlessly
face the music.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
ThE le1rncrat.

Our readers will find two of Talhage's
sermons in this paper. They are good
reading.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Sam Gitchel has opened dancing school at his
residence on South Market street He teaches
two classes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Cruel men are the greatest lovers Of mercy av'
arIcious men of generosity, aud proud men Of hu.
mility-in every body but themselves
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The dress ball and reception given by Company
B, of the Eighth Regiment, o. N. g., at Akron, on
Friday night was an elegant affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

It seems from all accounts that Noah had the
greatest animal show on earth, but 1t failed TO
draw on account of the weather.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

James L. Sweeney a sandusky editor, on trial
for blackmailing, has been acquitted, much to
the surprise of Sanduskians.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The Wadsworth Coal Company miners are on
strike on account Of funds being short In the
company's till
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The Sheriff was enjoined from selling the stock
Of organs which were advertised to be sold at
Navarro Monday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

A large party OF young people were entertained
by the Canton social club at the st. Cloud las
evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The citizens are still talking of having Beecher
here. Bring Talmage, too.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Foxy Ed. Reed and Lou Owen 'spied the fox
on the Graham farm North Of town Saturday and
with the aid of their dogs brought ReyRard home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The Agricultural Society of Carroll county
carrying debt Of S722 3S,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
NOTICE TO COAL HAULERS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office Of
Canton City Water Works for slack and unscreened
coal for one year. Bids 70 be opened March 18th.
Right TO reject any or Ril bids reserved.
PAUL FIELD,
aHCBETA1H.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
MIN Advertisements
Administrators Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has
been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator,
de bonis non, OF the estate OF John WhtmOre late OF
stark county, Ohio, deceased WIN. e. oBERLIN,
feo27'I Administrator
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
The Storm In Italy.

London, Feb, 26.-A heavy storm prevailed
yesterday throughout Italy A dispatch from
Rome reports that the sea inundated large por-
lion of Venice. In Pizza, Samarco, the water was
thirty inches deep. The coast from Genoa tO Ma
pies is strewn with wrecks, Parma, Placenza,
Milan and Florence were damaged by the storm.
The English steamer Silestria has been wrecked
at SalernO and eighteen persons drowned. There
has been an eruption OF ashes from Mount Vesu-
vi
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The elephant is not the greatest beast in the
world He abhoB tobacco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

The Akron preachers are still discussing Nc
Gins penitence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Reuben Springer the Cincinnati patron ofmusi
and art, is seriously Ill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Senator sherrick and Representative Worley
spent Sunday at home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Remember that bare assertion is not necessarily
the naked truth,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Mr.RT. Davis commenced work at his foundry
yesterday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Mr. John Coleman died at Greentown Friday
last.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
PRICES DOWN
At No. AZ East Tusc. st.
CANTON. Ohio
Read the following
carefully, and CON-
pare with other
dealers prices:
COGees,
Teas.

OolOng, .......,............. 1 90
Japan, ........... ......... l 90
GunpOwder " " .............,....... 90
other grades from so to IS cents per pound.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

Call and examine my stock and
prices not here quoted, and you will
find them lower than elsewhere.
Terms: strictly Cash.
Goods delivered free Of charge.
A. GIPPERT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
Ercal grms.

Prepare to fit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
HEAVY STORM ABROAD.

France. Spain and England Visited With
Devastation,
London, Feb. 26 Tremendous storms continue
in the south Of France, where hundreds Of peo.
pie are thrown on public charity by the destruc.
tlon or inundatiOn Of their houses In Spain the
tempest lasted four days, and there was much
damage and loss of life Various villages and
farms in Nevarre and Aturias were destroyed. A
bark, name unknown, was wrecked at Corunna
and thirty persons drowned. Ghe steamer Mem
phis, from Liverpool for New Orleans, ashore at
the entrance of the harbor Of Corunna, has been
abandoned. She Is considered a complete wreck.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

As in the past THE
DEMOCRAT will in the
future continue to main
tain that superiority
for which it has always
been noted, as being
the best and most pop
ular Newspaper in North
eastern Ohio. 1t is the
largest and contains
the most reading mat
ter, carefully selected
by our own Editors. It
has the largest circula-
tiOn and is therefore
-THR-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
Aarktts
CANroN RETAIL MARKET.

DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
Canton, Ohio, Feb. a. 1873
The following will be found correct quotations this
day Of the retail price TO consumers Of the articles
named:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-23
WASHINGTON.
The Indian Troubles Discussed In the
Cabinet-Pensien Arrears-A Ma.
val Vessel Ordered to
Alaska-AudftOr Aus
tin-Etc.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The cabinet to-
day discussed the Indian troubles and the
seal fisheries interest of Alaska. The death
OF General Dix was noted. Flags on all pub
lie and many private buildings are at half
mast.
The following order was issued this after
noon:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April %.
The President, in making public the an
nouncement of the death of Major-General
John A. Dix, which occurred during last
night, In the city of New York, desires to
commend to the attention of the people of
the country the great public services, through
the long and eventful life of this eminent
citizen, and patriotic record of his military
service, both in mis- early youth and at an ad-
vanced age. Appropriate honors will be paid
to his memory, under direction of the war
department and of the treasury department,
of which he was the important head, and it
is recommended to his fellow citizens to par
ticipate in the general token of respect to his
worth, as private citizen and soldier, and
to his eminent services as senator of the
United States, minister to France, and gov
ernor of the State of New York.
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
A NAVAL VESSEL ORDERED TO ALASKA.
Secretary Sherman has ordered the revenue
steamer Rush to take on board sufficient sup
plies for FIVE months cruise, to leave San
Francisco not later than the fifteenth eft May,
and to proceed to Alaska for the purpose of
enforcing the provisions of the law and for
the protection of the interests of the govern
ment on the seal islands, on the sea otter
hunting grounds and of Alaska generally.
THIRD-AUDIToR AUSTIN ALL RIGHT.
The senate committee on public lands after
full examination of the charges made
against II. Austin, of Minnesota, late third
auditor of the treasury, by reason of which
his confirmation as register of the Fargo,
Dakota, land Office was recently suspended,
agreed to-day to report back his nomination,
with the recommendation that he be finally
confirmed.
PENSION ARREARS.
The first treasury warrant for the payment
of arrears of pensions was signed to- day, and
it is believed that these back pensions can be
paid as rapidly as accounts are made up, or
at the rate of million and half dollars per
month, unless unexpected appropriations
should be hereafter made by congress after
July LIST. The saving created by the process
of refunding and by increased revenue is
thirteen million six hundred thousand dol
lars, and two Years saving on interest will
go far toward paying these arrears of PEN
sions without increasing the burden of the
public debt.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-23
FOR VICKSBUKG.
INSOLVENCY..
InsOIvent Notice

State of Tennessee Shelby county-Ofice County
Court Clerk, Memphis, Tenn, April ~. 1879
To Beverly BEDFORD, Admir- OF G. r, Redford, decd
HAVING suggested the Insolvency OF the estate
IL OF G. r. Bedford deceased, you are hereby or
dered to give notice, by advertisement I'm some news
paper published within the said State, and also at
the courthouse door OF Shelby county, for all per
sons having claims against said estate appear and
file the same with the Clerk OF the County Court.
authenticated IN the manner prescribed by law, on
or before the Esd day of July, 1879 and any
claim not filed on or before said day, or before
appropriation OF the funds OF said estate is made,
shall be forever barred. both In law and equity.
Witness my hand, at office. this 22d day OF April,
1879. OWEN DWYkR, Clerk.
by HUGH b, CULLEN, ID &, wed