The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Anderson, Ind, Aug. t.-Lucien, son OF John
T. Adair, Of Elwood, while working In a saw
mill at Perkinsvile, this county this afternoon
was caught in the large belt and carried over
the hy-wheel of the engine and thence thrown
onto the boiler, instantly killing him. A portion
Of the skull was torn out.
Oil City. Aug. 1.-THE storm which passed
over this section early this morning did consider.
able damage Ayoung man named John Mckay
residing in Kane City, was struck by lightning
and killed instantly.
Peru, Ind, Aug. 4.--Wm. humphrey, farmer
living on tho farm Of VIM. Lucas, was struck by
train on the Wabash Railroad about flve miles
east Of this city last night and killed. He was in
Peru yesterday in state Of intoxlcatoD.
Galesburg, ILL.,, Aug. 1A-Great excitement pre-
walls over the arrest yesterday at Council Bluffs
Of two men named Ben Marks and Dan McGin-
mis-, supposed to be the persons who robbed the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank Of nearly $4,000
on the Sd Of last July, ~"
Buffalo, Aug. 41-HArry Locke, tramp, has
been arrested charged with placing tie on east
bound track of the Lake Shore road with intent
to wreck passenger train. The engineer of the
west bound freight discovered the obstruction
and removed 1t in time to save the passenger
train. Locke confesses the crime and gives us a
reason therefor "out Of funds; tired Of life, and
desire for imprisonment to prevent starvation"
New York, Aug, 14Charles G. Fisher, Ex AS.
sstant District Attorney, convicted Of obtaining
money on worthless checks has been sent to the
Elmira Reformatory. G
New York, Aug H.-The suit against Post.
master James for the infringement Of the patent
for caneelling stamps has been decided in favor
Of the plaintiff The Government will appeal.
Burlington, Aug. 14-Blshop odenheimer died
Of Brighfa disease at o'clock to day, aged 81.
Bishop 0denheimer was born in Philadelphia
and was made Bishop Of New Jersey in 1852
Fall River, Mass, Aug 1S.--The rumors which
have been prevalent here for the last few days
concerning the financial embarrassment of an.
other mill treasurer refer to Walter Payne, third
treasurer Of the american Linen Company, who
had been speculating In cotton futures" The
mill has lost an amount somewhat exceeding
100000. .1ACi"
81. Louis, Aug. l4.-RiChard r. Derry, q muir.
derer at Pine Bluff Arkansas, was brought here
this morning from Lesdville, Colorado, by sher.
III Shaher and Deputy Sheriff Henderson, en-
route to Arkansas to be delivered to the authOri-
ties there, and while waiting at the Union De.
pot for train on the st. Louis, Iron Mountain &
Southern Railroad, he quietly eluded the vigil
ance Of his custodians, and has not since been
found. He was formerly Deputy Sheriff Of jeff
eEsOn county, Ark, and while holding that ofice
last February shot and killed VIM. Fl. Davis
whom he accused Of cheating him at poker. Der.
ry was heavily shackled when he escaped this
morning. When last seen he was converting In
the gentlemen's waiting room with two strangers
who are suspected Of being friends from Arken-
Sas, and who probably spirited him away while
the officers attention was attracted In another
direction. 1t was very bold job, ,.lt
London, Aug. 12-.Mr. Gladstone, speaking at
the opening Of the Art Exhibition at Chester last
night, and that when America learned 10 trust
entirely to her own splendid natural resources,
the great geniua.of her people and their marvel,
lous proficiency In the adaptation Of labor. saving
appliances, in which she was at the head Of the
world, she would be q formidable competitor
with the English manufacturer. I.t
New York, Aug. 1s.-The schedule In the as.
signment Of Louis W. Schmidt, book publisher,
to Adolph s. Dunn shows liabilities Of $3.50 2O8.
Nominal assets, S45.76l; actual assets, SIS 1856.
Detroit, Aug. 15.-shortly before midnight last
night fire broke out In barn on Michigan ave-
naenear the Lake Shore & Southern Michigan
Railroad crossing: beyond the city limits. There
being no available water supply, the pipes ofthe
water works not extending that far, the progress
Of the flames could not be stayed and soon COM
municated to and destroyed all the buildings In
the vicinity, ten in number, including three
brick stores and Ave frame dwelling houses. The
total loss is estimated at $50 0OO insurance OOO
Quebec, Aug. 15.-A ship labOrers society OF
strocks, 1000 strong, marched through the lower
town to day, intending to proceed to the Coves.
AS they entered Champion street. the stronghold
Of the Ship LaborerS Society, from which the
strookmen seeded, battle was begun. 1t was
ended by the strocRsmen falling back to the low.
or town. Several men were wounded by pistol
shOta and others badly beaten, One man is re.
ported dead,
Boston, Aug 15.-The loss by the burning Of
the fremont Temple building will not exceed
Sl05OOO. The loss on the building Is about IS OO0
Loss Of various occupants will possibly reach
$4,000. The latter are fully Insured. The Ameri.
can Baptist Publication Society had stock worth
$4,000, most Of which Is saved, The Baptist Mis-.
sonATy Union suffers slight loss. L.. r.,,.lc
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