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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13

bank charter, after searching through the Con.
stituion, could only find 1t In that "vagrAnt
power" which gave Congress the power ITO raise
and collect taxes duties, imposes and excises," +"
for the purpose Of providing for the common
defense and general weJdre" These words,
general welfare" were the only ones, as Mr..
Clay said, In which the bank men could fasten
a loop to hang a hope upon, or make q bank
charter, passed by Congress, constitutional. Ger
tainly, II Congress possessed no power to pass
law creating United States Bank, that branch
ofthe Government has none to charter corpora
tions called National Banks" to issue their notes
as money.
The scenes Of distress which followed the sua-
pension described by Mr.. Jefferson run from
that time until after 1920. For want of circu-
lating medium deemed even half way safe the
greater part OF the trade In the West was In store
pay-t. e. orders on a store. How the merchants
were enabled to purchase goods In Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York and to pay for
them, Is problem that have never been able to
solve, except In the funds they got from New Or.
leans In payment Of produce fioated down the
Ohio and Mississippi. Coffee sold at 30 cents per
pound, wheat at from twenty to twenty five
cents per bushel. All western produce was
equally low; all articles brought from the East
correspondingly high with coffee. There was no
forced sales at execution, because there was no
money to purchase The few silver coins were
cut In pieces to make change-called at the time
"cut money" until they got to cutting quarters
into five pieces to pass each of the Ave as fps"
II. e. six and one fourth cents. Then came
shin plasters-. everybody issuing them. BARRIERS,
grocers, and frequently men not worth dime in
the world got shin'plasers printed and paid for
them in the notes thus printed.
All these things would have been avoided If
the Jefferson plan Of Treasury notes In place of
those of rotten banks had been Issued. But the
bank interest then, as now, was strong, and pre-.
vented it; and dearly then, and at stated times
dearly since, has the Country paid the forfeit for
It's folly.
Ifmen would but consult the history of their
country, study its periodical monetary convul-
sons. bankruptcy and ruin to those deemed in
prosperous circumstances, starvation and misery
to the many.a brought about and distinctly
traceable to the issue Of paper money by banks.
they would learn, by the dear bought experience
OF the past, to provide against like evils in the fu
ture In this "old Time Politics." II rightly stu.
died, would prove blessing. f.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Two Villains Murder Two Men and are Lynched.
St. Paul, Nov. 1O.-The Pioneer Press has a spe.
cial from St, Cloud giving particulars Of horri.
BILE crime in Todd county, this State, and the
lynching Of the perpetrators, ItseemF, early las,
spring, a family named ColdAle settled in the
town Of Ward, as neighbors to John and Michael
Moede, who were living together as bachelors.
In short time this John Moede succeeded In
alternating the affections of Coldalea wife and In.
duced her to come aud live with him A few
days ago Moedes house was burned, 1t is sup.
posed, by the women OF the neighbOrhOOd, thew
hoping thereby to terminate kCas dalous perform.
anceS In their midst Moede laid the crime 10
C0ldale, whom he knew was his bitter enemy.
and made threats that he would shoot him, An
other man whose name Is not learned was living
with Coldae, and few days after they were
missing Investigation revealed the strong est
evidence tn / they had been murdered Suspi.
cion at once rested on the MOede family. John
MOede was found arrested and taken TO Long
Prairie, the county seat, where he made full
confession Of the bloody tragedy to sheriff Davis.
On Saturday night the prisoner was taken from
the Jail by mob and Sundays sun shone upon
his llfelesS body hanging 10 tree. The brother
Michael, who had LETT the county, was arrested on
Sunday In AgeTmRD settlement at Lake Henry,
SeRrns county, aud was taken 10 Long Prairie
last night where 1t is believed he met the same
fate 40 his brother.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Found Dead in the DOOrWay-NO Cause for the
Death to be Discovered.
Wooster, November 1O-About 8 O'Clock last
night vague Iumors Of some diabOlical deed en-
acted in the country were circulated through
town. II appears that young lady named Sadie
Mclaughlin had been left alone by her parents
In chsise Of the house at about IL O'Clock, while
they departed to spend the afternoon with some
neighbors. The house Is situated nearly three
mics from Wooster on the fredericksburg road,
ana Is somewhat isolated from Otner habitatiOns,
About three O'Clock the neighbORs heard several
loud screams, and by the lime er brOther.in. law
reached the house sadie was found dead lying in
the front door, with her clothes somewhat disar.
ranged and irOth exuding from her mouth. Foul
play was at 6Tst feared, but although few marks
OF violence were observed on her face and neck,
nOLhipg Of character TO indicate q real struggle
having occurred were discovered and the cause
Of the strange death was enWIApped IN mystery,
A post mOrtem examination took place today,
but nothing was ascertRined which can throw
light on the SUBJECT. Mrs Laughlin was q young
lady Of twenty summers, aud highly esteemed By
. large circle Of friends. She had no love affair
and no cause can be assigned for the rash act,
even II II can be considered suoh., Or, W, C.
Moore, who made the examination, thinks death
was caused BY Q c0ngestivg chill He found no
trace OF poison, and does not believe in the theo.
~ Of suicide "tf .I.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
TERRIBLE DISASTER IN MISSOURI

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE extensive candy
and cracker mandatory Of Carle & Sons occu-
pying four brick three.story buildings, tumbled
down and was completely consumed by hre. At
the time the accident occurred LOG persons mostly
boys and girls from IL to 20 years old were at work
In the factory, all Of whom escaped alive except
seven. As soon Is the walls fell the building took
nTe and the Fire DepaTtmentwRs ON hand, and
BY their ef1oient services the flames were kept
from extending TO the buildings adjoining. As
soon ~ tho news OF the accident had spread over
the city the parents and friends OF those employ.
ed there hocked to the hceue TO learn the fate Of
their loved ones with anguish depicted on their
counteDances until they fouud those for whom
they sought. As soon as the hTemen had subdued
the flames they set to work digging for the dead,
and lup TO l0P. " had taken out three Emma
Those still missing and supposed to be in the
ruins are Louisa Hummel, Andy Mcconnell,
George Kemper and Johnnie Kemper
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
BUTLER SAYS MASSACHUSETTS,
Has Never Had Republican Form Of eo,.,Du.,,

Has Never Had Republican Form Of Government
New York, Nov. lin an interview with BuA
Ter published In the Sun, he says:
VI cannot regard myselfas defe ated, inasmuch
as have made substantial gains over last yeAr'a
vote, reducing the Republican plurality from
250OO to less than 1900. But the reason was
not elected Is found in the fact that there ara
about 100 900 dlsfrRnChised citizens in MassachM.
Setts This Commonwealth has never had A Ra.
publican form Of Government in fact, only in
form but If live Ehe shall yet have the fact m
we'll as the form. l am fighting the battles Of the
100 OCO workingmen who are denied tha right Of
| suffrage through the education and property
| ualitcations-causes ingratted upon our laws bV
the Old Federal party and kept there by the Re-
| publican party.
Here are the figures: According to the stato
census OF 1875 there we're 35 ll3 names on the tax
list. The largest number of votes ever pnlled was
268 goo al the Presidential election in 1876 Now,
25S 600 from COO leaves 80 N0. Take anothef
fact: The population OF Massachusetts, is about
Coz S.O The voting strength Oi0hiO. for exam.
pie, where there are no restrictions, Is about one
TO four In the population. Hence this slate would
have total vote Of over 400 OO0 The actual vote
as you see is only 2j8 COO, or nearly GOO Short
of the natural vote Allow 80 900 for ttay al home
voters; and we have to still account for aboRA
$4,000.
hhhhdCuuttltb uuh tltNbu WeLnOeIb OF CODgIpNH
According to the Constitution she is entitled 10
about eight. For example: The average repre-.
sentatiOn in Congress is $4,000 votes not disfrano
chised citizens, but actual voters, The largest
number OF voters In any Congressional District in
this State is 10000 and in one district there are
but 1900. propose, Sir, to awaken the Ntten-
tion Of Congress to this fact. and demand that
Massachusetts, restore the ballot to the disfran.
Chised citizens or lose the tree members from her
Congressional delegation who represent these diS.
frGnchlsed citizens, l do not believe in an aris-
tOCTatio form OF Government. The whole people
consttutea much safer repository OF liberty and
justice than part, however i0elligent, cnltk-
Vated and wealthy that part may be-"
"W!ll you be candidate for Governor next
year."
II prefer not TO answer thpt question at pTeS.
ent. can only repeat that am engaged In q
political contest involving the rights Of the pooF
and Oppressed, aud that Il shall continue In the
fight until win IT,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
AN OLD MAN KILLED BY HIS SON,

Newark, N. j., Nov. 1o,-The community Of
PAsaaic City, N. J., was startled yesterday morn
ing by the discovery Of the most atrocious muir
ders ever committed In the State. An old farmer
was cruell7 butchered in his barn In the dead Of
night, and circumstances point to his own son as
the probable murderer. The young man was ar
rested on the charge, but broke away from his
captors and an exciting chase through the streets
Of PassaiC ended In his recapture and incarcera-
ton in the county jail at Patterson. Subsequent
Investigations show thai there are also grave sus
plolons which may lead to charge Of natricide
agAinst the prisoner,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The election Of Cornell 10 the Gubernatorial
chair ofNew York is Republican suicide It is
not triumph Of the Republicans that can stand
the lest Of the conslderate judgment Of patriotic
people. On the contray It's the victory OF band.
ed plunderers from both political camps and It 10
reproaGh to the Republicans that is likely to end
Republican supremacy In the Empire State. In
the otherwise starless midnight that envelopes
the crushed Democracy OF the North the success
Of Cornell must haunt in the face Of every honest
Republican the base uses 10 which a grand party
can be prOsttuted, and 1t will be the one hope to
give promise Of the great pivotal State OF the
Union being In the Democratic column In 1880
Had Cornell been defeated and the acceptable
Republican State candidates been elected the
electoral vote of New York would have been rea.
sOnably assured to the Republican Presidential
candidate next year; but with the only positive
Republican triumph stained with the embraces
ofTammRpy jObbers, the Democracy Of the nation
will turn hopefully to the controlling common.
wealth of the Union as their reliance for victory
There are victories at times that are vastly more
disastrous than defeat, and the Republican vic.
tory Of Cornell 10 one Of them. Phild. Times (Itd)
NOp. bh.
Governor Roblnson's defeat in New Yorkmarks
the unfortunate success Of the worst elements Of
both parties, which united 10 tHrn out an admin.
istIatiOn distinguished for its economy and re.
trencbment HissuCcessor has never been charged
with personal dishonesty, but Candidate Cornell
haS heavily mOrtgaged the administration OF
Governor Cornell TO secure election and!the pay.
ment OF these political debts in 1880 is not likely
TO prove the best introduction to the Republican
canvass for the Presidency in New York Stale,--
Springfield Republican, (ladl, Nov. 5h
The vote given to the remainder Of the ticket
give New York 10 the Democratic column as sure.
ly as though Robinson had been elected, while
Cornels election places the State at the disposal
OF tool OF the rings, instead OF nsuring It con.
unuance Of the model administration that II has
enjoyed, We feSr that this attempt to strRdde q
great moral question has been terrible strain
upon those Republican organs that assume inde.
pendenoe when II costs nothing, The Dem Ocrats
can stand 1t. We do not believe the Republican
party Can.-- -BosLoH Post Dem y NoS. 5h
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DEAD

Little Rock, November lO,-w william D. Blocher
one Of the publishers Of the Democrat OF this
place, and for several yeArl connected with the
Gazette, died OF drOpSy last night he was DA.
tive Of Cumberland. Maryland. and was aged
thirty eight year,. BE served with diatiuctlon
throughout the ciVIl war, was an oficer in the
Confederate Light Artillery, and was q major
commanding q battalion at the close. In the
Brooks Baxter troubles In 1874 he was appointed
brigadieE general. He was for several years Grand
Secretary and Grand Master Of the MaaOns in
Arkansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
ELECTION News
NEW YORK.
The sun,a Latest ReturnA

New York, Nov. The Sun this moFnin bub-
fishes revised returns from many eouniiAh IN The
state which show the following rd|d'iH Yotes
(Dem), Lieutenant Governor, S3lN.nojo1i,p.
Mackin (Dem) Treasurer, 1902 msjo HOsatp
Seymour, jr. (Dem) Engineer and 5drgeybx
9579 msJor'V' "'-r : }, Secretary ofHaie. 65e
majority; Ward (Rep), Attorney Genera, 264S
majority, and WadswOrth tRep) Controller oob
majority. The Sun ad is thNt It as been fniposrA
BILE to get the exact figures from several conntle'
and from the closeneSs Of some OF the re6nltBits "A
plain that the official count alone can determine
who are elected.
Albany, Nov. 1.-THE Argus Dem.) estimalst
COrnell'S plurality at 1882 PoteB majority. Y
1866, and claims the remainder Of the Stated
GERS by less msjOriti9s than that of Potter. IIit
Express (Rep) estimates Cornell's apparent t
rality at 49,663, and HoEkins apparent mal0ris
at GAG.
The Republican. Probably Carry The State Tlckt|
New York, Nov. 11.-The Sun says: IRE dglclai
returns from about half the counties show slieti
Republican gains over previous estimates, enough
to indicate that the vote for Lieutenant Governor
will be very close, and that the Republieans may
have carried the remember of the State ticketex.
cept Engineer and Surveyor
The World claims the election Of Potter baokfa
and Seymour.
Utica, Nov. 1.-THE Oneida county canvass has
been made but not cor frmed by The Supervisors
on account of returns In the Filth ward of Utica
not being filled, II is claimed they cannot now
be received and will be thrown out. Ifthey ara
Anderson (Rep) will be elected Senator over Ste.
Vens (Dem.) by SO majority.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
BOLD ROBBERsMAKE A CASHIER YIELD

Dayton, Nov. ll.-A gang Of masked thieves lNse
night obtained admission to- the residence Of the
cashier of the National Bank at Germantown, ana
forced him TO accompany them TO the bank ana
open the DOORS They broke Into the store Ad-
vault and opened the outer door Of the safe, but
we're unable to get into the money drawer which
contained SIS 900 In bolds and money, Il being
secured by a time lock, and the drawer being
burglar proof, The robbers being foiled, secured
what they could from the cashier--two watches,
some jewelry and several dollars In money. No
trace Of them has been obtained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
SHOT DEAD AT PINE HILL, ky.

LouIEville. KY, Nov. ga Pine Hill special 10
the Courier Journal says: Robert Randall, nephew
OF Circuit Judge Randall and book. keeper and
manager for K Diamond q coal dealer OF this
place, shot and instantly killed PAIGE Price, .
miner, this evening. Randall discharged Price
from bis employ q few days since and 1t &emH
Price became very much embttered BY the AGA
and this evening procured pistol. Meeting Ran.
dali, q quarrel ensued, and the latter, who was
prepared, got his pistol out ArSt and shot Prie0
four times in rapid succession, twice In the breast
and twice in the side. Either Of the shots Woul&
have been fatal Randall was Immediately ar.
rested by the Sheriff and placed under gunrd0f
two men who started to Mt. Vernon with him,
On the road Randall got away nom the guAF6
and made his escape.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
BEACoNsFGELD's SPEECH AT THE
LORD MAYORS BANQUET.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Times. commenting on
Lord Beaconaeld's speech at the Lord Mayors
banquet last night points out the absence OF any
reference to the Eastern question or to the Anglo
Turkish Convention. and says: But II The speech
Is not exciting tits not disturbing, and explana.
tionS offered by the Chancellor Of the Exchequel
respecting the finances, will combine with Bea
conShed's accounts OF the revival OF trade to pro
duce reaeSuTing impression. m.
tone OF disappointment perVades tho com.
ments Of other journals. II WaA anticipated that
Beacontneld would throw tome light on the re,
lations OF England with Turkey and tho future OF
Afghanistan, Andon the chances Of a dissolution
Of Parliament, but the concluding sentences are
accepted In come quarters "a negAtiving the idea
Of dissolution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
SOUTH AMERICA.
The BOmbardnsnt or PiSuEus.

London, Nov. Ia Valparaiso dispatch 81
October 7lh says: A combined attack By Gillian
land and sea forces was made on PiSagua, whiaA
was taken after q bombaFdment laSting ave
hours. Three hundred ChiliSns were killed and
wounded. It was umorod that revolution hAa
broken out Al Lima . ..,.., .......,.N
Paris, Nov. 1l.-A telegram received hero slAIe0
that the ChillAns, In taking PiSAguS, expert
enced determined resistance from PeruViAnS,
and lost 500 men, killed and wounded. .r
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
ANXIOUS FRIENDS

Assured Of the Safety Of the ArlzOna's Passengers
New York, November 1O,- The General Super.
intendent OF the Guion Steamship Company tsle.
graphed this morning 10 know what number Of
passengers of different classes the Nevada would
have to take fiom the disabled Arizona, and when
an answer is received the Nevada will ship extra
provisions for the emergency She sails to NOR.
row, and will reach st. JOhDs the fourth day out
fully prepared to accommodate those remaining
on the Arizona. Extra stateroOms are being made
to provide quarters for Steerage passengers The
officers Of the company are beiug besieged By
people seeking information about friends on the
Arizona. Renewed assurance of the safety Of alb
on bOsrd were given. One clerk was kept busy
replying to written inquiries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
THE COAL FAMINE.


Cincinnati, Nov. lin view Of possible coal
famine, the Board Of Councilmen to.day appoint
ed Committee to inquire whether the city has
power In such an emergency to use its funds TO
buy coal and sell at cost TO relieve distress There
IL no material change In the coal situation here
TIE railroads are making big efforts 10 supply the
demand. There Is no advance in prices the last
day or two. Plttsburg coal IA selling for 81 per
load and Hooking Valley for $3.50, the prices es.
tablished Monday,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
GENERAL HOOKERs OBsEQUIEs.

Cincinnati, Nov, IAN last night and up to 1
o'clock to day the body OF General Hooker iay In
state In the Second Presbyterian Church. All the
public buildings displayed the American dag at
halJ mast today, and while the procession was
moving to Spnug Grove Cemetery, the bells were
tOlled. AZ the Groesbeck vault WaR inaccessible
TO the casket It was placed in the Burnett vault,
where 1t will remain until the Hooker vault Is
prepared. -.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
THE BOOM OF WESTERN BUSINESS

Boston, Mass, Oct. si.-The Boston'd Albany,
the leading road running into New England,
completed ib Hscsl year to day. The earnings
Ing the net income 81 100000. This success is tle
in a measure to the heavy shipment Of grain pork
and cattle from the West over the road for ship
ment abroad from this port
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, Nov, 7-The wisconslon Iegiala.
ture for the coming year will have 56 Repubn-
can majority on joint ballot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
VIRGINIA.

Richmand, Nov THE indications are that
the Debtpayers have a small msjorityln both
Houses, but the vote is so close the ofcial epunt
will be necessary 10 settle the contest, ~
PENNSYLVANIA Fa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-11-13
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Nov. 7-OGicial retu1na 10 An
the counties in the State, give Butler Republican,
for State Treasurer, majority over all candi.
dates of 59 675.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-04-29

This extract gives but n faint conception
Of the clearness, power and eloquence OF
the Bishops address, but 1t Is, neyerthe.
Inc SEVENTEEN anniversary OF Bishop
ames birthday occurred during the last
General Conference. The Daily Christian
AalocGte Of Monday, May %, 1879, con.
tains the following account OF little di.
version from the ordinary routine business
OF a General Conference:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-04-29
TRUTHS.
Hop Ditters are the Pnreat and Best
Rittera Ever Made,


They arc compounded from Hons, Buehu.
Mandrake aud Dandellon,-Ihe Oldest, best,
and most valuable medicine In the world and con.
taln all the best and most curative properties Of
all other Blttess. being the greatest Blood Puri.
Ter, Liver Regulator, aud Life aud Health
Restoring Agent on earth. No disease or Ill health
eau possibly long exist where these RitterS are
used, 90 VARIED aud perfect are their operations,
They give nav life and ygor TO the aged and In.
Arm. To all whose Omploymenta cause IRREGULAR.
tea oil the bowels Or urhafy organs or who reouIfe
az Appetizer Tonic and MID Silmpllnt, these
Btters are Invaluable, being highly curative,
tenIc and stimulating, without Intoxicating,
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are
what the disease or Allment Is, use HOP Bitten.
Don't walt I'll you arc alex, but II you only feei
bad or miserable, use the Bltters at once, IL NAV
save your life, Hundreds have been SaYed by y
doing. sBe5o0,Sa will be paid tor 4 case they
will not cure Or help. 80
Do not Snfer yourself or let your friends suaer.
but use and urge them 10 use Hop BItttrs
Remember, Hop Bltten q no via, duRRel.
drunken nostrnm' bRt the PIrest aud Best Meal.
cine eyer made the "lyvALIp's FmENp AND
HoPE, aud no person or family should b With
out them. Try the BitterS to-day.
Try Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief
Sold By LAughlin Bros. a Co., wholesale druggist,
Main street. apiSruThsIV