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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-09

Machine and Carriage Bolts,
Nuts. Washers and Nails,
Steel Blacksmith Tools of all description,
Files Sand and Emory Paper, Emory Cloth
sugar .ar House and Railroad LstnDs and Lam
Putnam's Polished and Pointed Horse Shoe
Nails.
Worcester Self-feedinR Upright Drills,
Morse Patent Twist Drills,
Tank. Ooopers, and Boiler nivets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
AFGHANISTAN.
YAKooB KHAN ASSERTS HrM1ELF.

London Jan, IA dispatch from Calcutta says:
New from Cabul is to the 0ect that Yakoob Khan
required bis officers and soldiers to swear on the
Koran to stand BY him, but finally withheld their
pay, as their General declined to become security
for their fidelity.
Calcutta dispatch says; Before leaving Cabul
shere Ali wrote TO the Vceroy Of India stating he
would return to ARhanissan afer laying his case
before Congress at st, Petersburg. Major Cava-
Pnari is instructed TO receive any peaceful over
lures in very friendly manner. So far Yakoob
Khan has made no sign. Gen, Stewart will reach
CandahaT on the 9th inst.
dispatch from Peshawnr saysthe turbulenceO Of
mountaineers has closed Khyber pass for the past
three days, except 10 strongly escorted cOhvOys.
THIS condition of affairs has compelled the sban-
dOnment of The project Of coustuGunga tell graph
line through The pass. There is chaotic confusion
between cOmmFsaliat and transportation depart.
meus, One sikh regiment has been withdrawn
from the field becau'e ofiever. HalfOf The men
are sick, and HXty-tOur died. One English regi-
ment has been Withdrawn from All Musjid be,
cause OF sickness among its members.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
NEw g OF THE WEEK.

Nieholasyille, Ky, Jan. IA colored man and
his child, aged Ave years, were burned to deatn'
and An older child badly burned, near James ho-
Ran's, 8ye miles from here last night He pour
a. coal oil on a fire he WaS building, when the
q an burst coyeF,pR him and his child win the
burning auid and setting the house on fire. Ihe
mother barely escaped with the Injured child'
Toronto. Jan. s-James Larmour, penEioner'
ana his wife, were burned TO death OF Brocton,
western suburb Of this city, last night, while IN
toxicated, the house in which they resided nav
IN, taken fre, supposed from upsehns 'ne h'oVS
ro,, wovrs. Ian. s-Intense excitement was
caused to day by the action OF tne sanu LUZ u
Huntin gton county, which inoicted NE NnnSn
and Herchel Myers, Charles b. sIemen .l, anu !onI
Hamilton, Of this city, and DrS Ame., HmSuuoI SuS
Reed ard Chafee Of Huntington lor EoDOns
oraves Several Of them are prominent pny"'
sicians and Dr. stemen is Methodist Clergy nAn'
He was arrested, and gave bonds and was 70.
leps,ed. DR.. Reed has pleaded guilty. Tne uiai'
will begin tomorrow.
Norwich, Conn, Jan. s-The senfatlon In tne
Cobb trial to-day was the appearance on tne wiz
ness stand Of Wesley w. Bishop, the alleged par,
amonr Of Mrs, Cobb. Bis testimony eoHoboraeu
the story in his confession already publisn"u 10
the effect that it was settled between them tns'
she was to become free by buryins her nusoS1u IT
ard he by getting a divorce iIon bis Wie' ne
puIchssed for Mrs Cobb morphine, aeonle s sno
arsenic. which she administered to her husosnu
ynlesbarre, Pc, Jan. s.-The failure OF Ben,
melt Phelps & Co. caused run on the miueis l
Ssyings Bapk. which was stopped BY the enioIce
n,spt Of tbs sixty dsy regulation The firms lia
hni,,ss are probably s5OO.OeO. The creditors wll
bo ma "a IN iull. Business houses arc emosrISheeS
~ ths failure of ]. swayeT; one n. Wolf q 70
Ayuaaists. made an asaignmene
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
DEATH OF CALEB CUSHING.

Brief Sketch OF His Eventual Career:
Newburyport, Jan. 3-9 a. m.-Caleb Gushing
died tonight,
[Calob Cushing was born In Salisbury, MaEsa
chusetts, January II, 1900. He was admitted to
the bar and commenced the practice Of law at
Newburyport in 1925, and in that year he was
elected a member Of the Legislature. In 1929 he
visited Europe and remained abroad TWO years,
In 1884 he was elected to Congress, and served
four consecutive terms. In lSi3 he went to China
as Commissioner, aud negotateda a treaty with the
Chinese Government. He served in the Mexican
war as a Colonel ard Brigader General. In 1852
he was appointed Justice of the Supreme Court
Of Massachusetts, and in 1888 was made Attorney
General in the Cabinet of President Pierce. In
1865 he was appointed on the commission 10 codi
fly the laws of the United SIates In 1872, he was
one of the counsel for the United States at the
Geneva Conference, and In 1873 was appointed
Minister 10 Spain. In January, 1874, he was nom
mated as Chief Justice OF the United States, but
the nomination was subsequently withdraWn.l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING.

Commttee's Report Which Crl IcISes the Way in
Which 1t Is COnductOd-Three Thieves Make a
Practical Illustration by Robblng the Public
Printers Safe.
Washington, Jan. 2,-Mr. Finley's committee,
VIII ch has been investigating the alleged frauds
in The management Of the Government Printing
0ftice, completed its report to-day The report
will charge that the management Of the office has
been very loose, particularly in the manner in
which the accounts have been kept. 1t will al.
ege that money has been drawn from the Treas
ury and not accounted for to the extent Of at least
three quarters of million dollars since 1869 II
will charge that the cost of materials used IN the
printing Office has been IN excess of the ruling
market rates by at least 33% per cent; and That,
Notwithstanding Mr., Hayes's civil service order,
assessments have persistenty been levied. 1t
will charge frauds which mey implicate the chief
clerk OF Mr. Deirees The report Is accompanied
by an Endorsement from Mr.. Defrees of the hon
esty and good character of his chief clerk. 1t is
not yet determined what recommendations will
be made, but 1t is probable that the suggestion
will be put forth that hereafter each department
shall control It's own printing. Most Of the evi.
denGe Of irregularities relates to the former ad.
ministraliOn Of the oHCe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
GOVERNOR OF MAINE.

Augusta, Me-, Jan, 3-AIOn2o Garcelon was TO-
day elected Governor receiving 2l votes to 10 for
Joseph t. Smith. Every Republican Senator VOt.
ed for Garceon. The vote in the Hou'e stood as
follows: Alonzo Ggrcelon, 81; Joseph l. Smith, So;
selden Conner, GA; Frederick Robe, 64 one absent
on each side.s
At the Convention of both branches for the elec'
ton of State officers, the nominees Of the Demo
cratic GreenbsCk cancus were elected. as follows
Secretary OF State, Edward H, Cove; State Treas
urer, Charles A. White Attorney General, VIM.
A. Mcclellan Adlutant General, Samuel d.
LeaYitt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
WASHINGTON.
The corrressIonnl INN Slnrtr un.

WAsHINGToN, Jan, T. Congress re convened to.
day according to the adjournment before the holt.
days A bare quorum is present in either House,
but members are fast arriving.
In the Senate to-day little business Of import.
ance was transacted, save the Introduction of o
resolution by Senator Edmunds, directing the NIL
itary Committee ofthe Senate 10 ascertain wheth-
er any citizens Of the Southern States have been
deprived of their civil righls and oreEort Whsth-
er further legislation is necessary for their pro-
lection.
This resolution gave rise 10 considerable discus
sion and was LAID aside before vote could be had
uTOn 1t,
In The House the only event Of interest was
caused by AGklen the Louisiana knight who has
been figuring 50 prominently before the public,
who mace q loud snd earnest appeal for special
committee TO investigate his mOrsl character. The
Houhe decided unanimously that 1t had nothing
10 do with his social standing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
RoRpIyo THE PUBLIC pRINTER,s SAFE.

Washington, Jan. IA bold robbery was com
miIted ON the safe OF the Cashier Of the Govern
ment Printing Office to-day by three professional
thieves who loitered about the room pretending
to be contractors, and stole the money during the
momentary absence Of the cashier, They only
Obtained some IS eco but evidently had laid their
has on hand every Thursday morning, tut which
he had paid out, except the sum actually stolen.
The Public Printer offers $500 reward for the ar.
rest Of the thieves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
THE TELLER CoMMITOEE.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6,-The Teller Committee
has arrived and will commence Investigations to-
morrow. They will hold sessions in the Custom
House. 1t is stated that there are about two hum
d1ed witnesses in the city, summoned from all
parts of the State for the purpose Of eStifying be-
fore the United States Grand Jury concerning al
ltged Ouuages during The late election. The ma
jNTity Of these are coOred men, who object to civ.
ing testimony outside Of the Custom House. The
committee will ho open sessions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A remains Leg Sawed on to Relieve Him from
Wreck

A FIreman's Leg Sawed on to Relieve Him from a
Wreck.
BUFFALO, N Y, Jan, Gan accident occurred
on the New York Central Road to-day, 1--WE miles
east of Batavia, on what is known as the Bryan
grade. Assistant Superintendent McCool started
out about o'clock p m, with FIVE engines and a
small snow plow to clear up the road to Roches.
ter preparatory to sending out the first train since
last Thursday, On reaching the designated point
they encountered drift forty feet long and five
feet deep. which was frozen nearly as solid as
earth, and the FL gI es jumped the track the Sec
ond ei gine breaking It's iettenings and going
down the south bark, the llow and first engine
Ding on the nOrh side, the locomotive lying fiat
on its side across The track and the third engine
he ing badly smashed up while the fourth and
fifth only lett the rails.
Samuel Cooper, driver Of the first engine was
badly scalded, ThoT a. Lawless fireman, he'd one
OF his legs caught as lbe engine went over, and It
was necessary 10 tAW II Of before he could be eX.
triCnted. Jan es Welcb another fireman, was bad
ly bruised Lawless cannot survive.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
FRANCE.
CONFLICT WITH TUNE.

Paris Jan. 2-Ld Fance states an ultimatum
was dispatched to the Bey Of Tunis on Saturday.
The German Consul at Tunis refused to cOunte.
nance the BeyK heslIle attitude 10 France. The
Consul has teen instructed TO further the wishes
OF The French Government, La Libeite says the
conflict betwee en- France ard luuis will soon be
settled by diplomatic means.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
attention bestowed and the time and money ex
pended In attaining It,


Having as briefly as practicable called your ct
tention TO such matters as / conceive to be I'm.
portant. allow me, in conclusion to wish yOu
harmonious session, and to assure You that you
shall have my earnest co-oneraton in endeavor.
ing 10 promote all the great interests Of our state
RICHARD NJ. BISHOP
Columbus, Ohio, Jan. G, 1879.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
COLUMBUS.
Meeting Of the Ohio ASssmbII,

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 1.-THE Legislature opened
business this morning about eleven o'clock, and
after prayer by the Chaplain, and some other un-
important businets, adjourned for noon. All the
afternoon session the Governors annual message
was read.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT BRITAIN.
THIRTY.EroHT TON GUN BURSTS.

London, Jan, "A dispatch from Ismid sSySa
thIrty.eight ton gun hurst during practice on the
British n ran.oi-war Thunderer The vessels tur.
ret was destroyed and seven men killed and forty
wounded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
COMPENSATION,

There are FIVE Of the above named officers In
each of the eighty, eight countless making total
ot four hundred ana forty in thu State, at an av'
erage compensation Of over s3 900 each, or more
than the salary Of Judge Of the Supreme Court
or the Treasurer OiState. No further argument ts
needed to prove that reform is required.
In order to settle the question definitely and
fairly, | suggest All amendment 10 the Constilu'
tion ixing limit on the amount Of compensation
by classifying the counties according to populR'
tion, which COn1penSatiOn should not exceed the
fees actually collected that It should not be in'
creased or diminished during the term OF office
that ali fees and allowances in excess thereof
should be paid Into the county treasury.
An addition should be made, that tne General
Assembly shall pass laws so as 10 reduce any such
surplus by lowering the fees, for the benefit OF
the people. A JOINT resolution mo 55) proposing
such constitutional amendment is now pending
in the Senale which, it is claimed will make Il
reduction of sS00e00 in these fees. The time is
Oppoitune for the people to consider questions at'
feCtiug their local state interests ana hope this
matter will receive your favorable consideration,
and that the pending amendment may be put In
such shape as submit the question 70 the vot.
es of the State at the ensuing election in 0ctoner
to osettle the matter definitely,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.

The report of the Bureau Of Labor Statistics is
filed with statistical and other desirable tnforma
tiOn in relation to the producing interests of the
State.
The special attention Of the General Assembly
Is called to that portion of the report bearing on
the system Of paying the wages Of labor other
than in lawful money, and which system at your
last session was sought to be eradicated by the
enactment of laws against the payment OF wages
in scrip, checks or orders not redeemable In law.
ful money. (Jaws Of Ohio, vol 75 pp l4 and
14t) These laws are openly and persistently VIC
lated, and you are earnestly recommended to
perfect the legislation necessary to secure their
full enforcement.
Such legislation is not an interference with, but
would be In the interest Of a permanent peace be.
tween capital and labor, aud would be dictated
by justice and sound public policy.
Any measures tending to preventstrikes among
Worbmen should receive your earnest considers.
tion and the recommendations OF the Bureau Of
Labor Statistics that legislation should be had
providing for the erection of courts of arbitration
aud concilation, which would, without cost to
the STATE, be a means Of preventing many strikes,
and inaugurste spirit Of forbearance and con-
sideration between employer aud employe, de-
serve attention,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
BALANCES IN THE STATE TREASURY.

The balance In the State Treasury
November Is, 1877, including drafts
not collected, vas. 49, .,.~..~...... s987OC
The rcceiptsd during the fiscal year 1873
including drafts made upon county
OOO were. were.."...,..,,...,.............,.,.. S5a,58
Total amount OF funds In the TreaSu-
ry, including cash balances at the
beginning OF the year, and drafts
made IN authorization Of taxes for
81, 6OO.....,..........,...,.....,,,. 6,56S54
The disbursements during the year,
including SS50,000 OF the above
named dfaiIs redeemed have been, 5,Ci9s5
Leaving balance In the Treasury
Nov. Is, 1875
OF Cash..."...""..S7l869 69i 81
or drAfts"...,....... 100000 90
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09

Taunton. Mass Jan. A-Gardiner Tinsley, OF
East AttlsfOrdi killed himieli and vile tni' nOfn'
Ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
PUBLIC INsrIrurIONs.

The lively interest felt BY the phllanthropic Of
our people In the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Home, the Reform School for Boys and the GIRLS
Industrial Home, and the deep sympathy Of q
still larger class In the Blind, Deaf and Dumb,
Imbecile, and various Insane institutions, are
grateful indications Of christian civilization al.
ways to be echerished. II Is not therefore without
Just cause that, as q State, we are proud Of the
number and superiority Of our State reiormatory
and benevolent institutions. The ends aimed at,
as well as the large amounts expended by the
State In their establishment and support call for
wise and economical manage ment Of all their
affairs. From personal inspection Of most of
them during the past year, and reliable informa
ton from most OF the Others have reason to thus
publicly commend the efficiency and fidelity OF
those entrusted with their management, and can
but hope that your honorable body will embrace
every opportunity OF inquiring into their exact
condition and wants, not only as represented In
their individual reports, but through the direct
investigation II the several legislative Committed
appointed for this purpose. It will be seen that
the current expenses OF these institutions have
been greatly diminished, and hence a large
amount has been saved 10 the state during the
year.
EoLDIERs AND SAILORS oRPHANs' HOME.
In recognizing the Soldiers and Sailors Or.
phanS Home at Xenia, during the last session
your attention was doubtless directed To a want oF
discrimination as TO the proper benehciaries OF
the Institution, which worked injustice TO many
children who ought to have shared It's provislong
The former law placed on an equality the chill 4.
rem Of deceased, INDECENT and permanently { Al.
abled soldiers and salons, and the practical ON
struction given to it enabled the county In wi oh
the institution Is situated and few other @ pIn.
Ties to monopolize its benefits to the full CAPT Dctv
OF the institution to the exclusion of dese's Sing
children In other counties. The amendmer,i rrS
ba6ly went too far In the other diecton- ~ ~,
restrictive, and should be promptly chang Is TS Ny
children OF those who died Ia the serv ei' ING
wounds received or disease contracted ~ OF y
vice, should undoubtedly be preferred w I1e sel
do not ill the institution then III @put !. tllos'
those who have died from other CnlluIen .
are permanently disabled, and e. !euseS, OF WhC
have neither died nor been disc ,eI oi lhooe Wno
may well he admitted providr aea, II uesti'9ie 70
place the other class. In q tney % NOV ~ als
should be made test OF Ai Csses uesulutot
charity should be so organ tanlsslou, anu ,nI I
ed as to rea'h all parts ,,s Ssg saa s9a TO administer
CRAVE ''n0 ''A''
There is. at this Il ~OSSANf'
the land, an inte, 40 In every home throusnou
,rdo ~ ooroarn,n, lse feeling ofanxiety and sOllci
,rSocn,,,v No. an grave robbery. This feeling o
\ conesrn,' Ldread on the part Of the communi
!, ~ dood gthaEuthlessdi disturbance and remov
49, y % a. .ariUndSaud relatives from the resting
<SosJls ehnAes, huAtufAl eHato beruspect
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
LOUISIANA.

Twenty Persons Charged With Election Frauds
Balled.
New Orleans, Jan. s-some twenty persona sent
BY Commissioner Lane before the United States
Circuit Court charged with frauds in the recent
election appeared before Judge Billings to day
and were beilCd in the tum Of u 600 each. FIJI
teen perons arrested IN Nachltoehes Parish oy
Ia. day, There are the parties against whom
Horpsley gave evidence for running him out OF
the parish during the late campaign,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09

On The 10th of June last received communi'
cation from W. NJ Evars, Secretary Of State Of the
United States, with inClosure OF letters from Sir
Edward Thornton, British Minister at Washington
TO Mr. EVarts, and other Accomplishments, In re-
gard to a claim Of Mr.. j. Tomliusonr civil epgi'
nesr In the Canadian service, for expenses incur,
red by him in January 1877, in attending the cor.
oner's Jury which passed upon the ,AshlabulA
railroad disaster. Mr. Tomllnsou had been re-.
quested by my predecessor, Ex-Governor Hayes
10 perform this servi q, and 1t would appear from
correspondence herewith submitted, that his
claim was received about the time ofsdjournment
of the session in May 1877 and assurances return
cd by the Governor that. the matter would be
brought before the General Assembly last session.
Ofthls, however, had no knowledge, until the
receipt of the letter of the Secretary Of State re-
ferrei to above. There being no provision for any
claims OF this kind, 1 addressed Mr.. Evarts, and
desired him to advise the claimant tnat the mat
ter would be adjusted by the necessary appropriS-
tion at the next session Of the General Assembly,
which would convene IN January, 1879. need
hardly suggest tue prOpriety Of providing for the
immediate payment Of. this small claim already
100 long delayed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09

Ny attention has been called BY the Auditor to
the matter Of abolishing the name Of the "Asy-
lum Fund" AndBuggesling that II be consolidst
ed with the General Fund. Sound policy and
business experIence dictate that It should be
done, as will simplify accounts, facilitate the
transaction Of busihess, In this department, and
IN no wise be detrimental to the general interest
o. impair Ile safety ofthe public treasury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09

The Indebtedness in tho foregoing statement is
computed to September l. 1878, under act Of May
2, 1871 the public funded debt Of the State to No.
vember 15 1878, and the irreducible State debt to
January !, 1879. ..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
BOUNDARY LINE COMMISSION.

In compliance with an act "in regard to the
boundary monuments on the line between the
States Of Ohio and Pennsylvania passed by your
honorable body May 8, 1878, 1 appointed and COM
missioped Joseph NJ. Hickey Of steuOenyille, Hen
ry B. Perkins OF Warren, and James Mackey OF
youngstown. Early in October the Joint commls'
sion met in Pittsburgh, and proceeded ~ once 70 70
the discharRe Of the duties ass gned them. In
Progressing vita their work they nave encounter,
eM some dificultles In the proper construction OF
the law relating to locating OF monuments that
yhaye been removed, and the placing OF addition
al ones. l forwarded 81 them the consIrucuon
anv further legislation should become necessary
in order to final adjustment Of the whole mat
ter, Will communicate the same 70 you in Que
time,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09
MILITIA.

' The Adjutant. .Generarsreport exhibits mark
>ed improvement in the tone and condition OF the
military service Of the State. The report shows
hepresent aggregate active force, incOwpletey
nTiiormed armed, and equipped to be eight
thousand five hundred and three men, against
hegrsnd aggregate shown by the report OF 1877
to be eight thousand seven hundred and thir,y.
seven. This reduction has been caused by dis
banding some companies, and consolidating
| weak and inefficient regimental organizations.
: The present system contemplales AN army Of
twenty thousand soldiers, equal In number to the
militia force Of the State Of New York, which Il
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-09

As thisi i1 an important subject of legislation,
the above statements are made TO show that the
WORKS under present management, are In safe
condition, and to assure the General Assembly
that no haste is required in determining the final
disposition that may be made Of them, but that
full time for deibeTation may be taken, without
deiriment to the interests of the State.