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Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

shown himself to be sadly deficient in
fact and he is no less sadly deficient in
law. He is quoting an old section Of
the law Of this council. So Mr.. Allen
and think the Editor will admit it
has his seat in this body, as far as
his election to the City Council is con-
cerned, as fairly as any other member
of this body. AS 10 the frauds them.
selves know nothing about them nor
am | responsible for them. When |
made motion to go into an election
of member to fill the seat in the Fifth
Ward l was governed by this section |
just quoted.
President Sharpley-I suppose the
mistake occurred through the writer's
possession of an old edition ofthe city orr
dinauce. Amendments take place fire.
quently and suppose the editor Of
the "Republican" was not aware that
there had been an amendment to this
Law.
Col. Taylor.--It was not our fault, it
was the fault Of the editor he not know
ing the law.
The following orders were directed to be
drawn Davis & Bro. $50 80; Peter Robinson.
1888 30; Lawrence Burns 80 cents; :. CrOthers
sac 02; Washington Club Stables SIS; James
Bradford Sl4 40; CHARLES McCloskey - 10; A.
Speakman $3T sc; o. p. Johnson $T 61; James
File $28 So; FRANK Chandler $l3' 81: George
Stone $8 30; Wilmington Coal & Has Co.,
S6S 25; Walton b Bro, $l7; Betsy Morris 81;
Delaware Steam Fire Engine Co., $,5; Glatts
& Fckei ST. 40; Adam Grubb $27 30 James
Bradford $i2 65; VIM. j. Morrow $22 Is; o.
Byrne Il Co., $l9 80; the H. Il H. Co., $7l "a;
Kent Iron & Hardware Co., S4 20; Charles
Warner Il 90, SIS; f. AinscOw 81 "a; Geo,
w. Bush Il Son $432 ~; Edward u. Jordan
sl3 80; j. Murphy Sl2; H. Mckinney $40 90;
Almond 4 Co, $l4 IS; Adams Il Bro, so OF;
J. Daley $40; N. MelchoiT $S 40; jacob Jusey
80 30; +. Chandler $3.50; B. Townsond, Agt.
s44 ~; Mills Il Combs $l2; J. France $3 ID; A.
Speakman $l6 20; Mills u Combs SO Eliza
Frazier IS; Oapeile & Bro. "a 81: e. A. RoD.
inson $l07 so; John Hunt $6l; VIM. ]. Max
well s42 70; DIR. Howard Ogle $.4; John
Guthrie $S "a; Porter & Co., Sl7 70; James II
Webb 1872 IL; N. Gibbons IS So; l.. Plb.
Co., IS l9; Walton X Bro, s25 33; william II
Lee $40 "a; q. +. Townsend Sl99 92; William
Griffith $l3S %; Il. Griffith S23 o.; !. W.
$2l; Benz. Hlrst 1924; Warner n Co., t62 5S;
Mills II Combs Sll6 40; Il. +. Townsend S2J6-
IA; Joseph godfrey $22 20.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
COLLECTING TAXES.
A Christiana Tax Collector As
enults a Woman.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. John Spen.
Ger residing at 926 West Second street,
came to Esq. Brady's Office laboring
under considerable excitement. She
told the Squire that yesterday Mr.John
Jordan, tax-collector for Christiana
Hundred, called at the house and de-
nanded Of her the amount of school
tax due in Christiana Hundred, from
which place she and her husband had
but a short time before removed to this
city. The amount of tax was So and
one dollar OF 1t had been paid just be-
fore removing to town. The balance
her husband promised to pay as soon
as he got work in the city. Mr.. speA-
Ger being away at work yesterday
when Jordan called Mrs. Spencer in
formed him that her husband had just
obtained work and would be able TO pay
II soon. ..r-
Mr.. Jordan then grsw very violent
and said he was determined to have
the money ii he had to lovy on the
goods. Mrs. Spencer alarmed at such
an outburst Of anger made an attempt
to shut the door, when Jordan seized
her by the wrists, struck her in the
breast and otherwise handled her in
an outrageously rough manner. In
the scuflle Jordan kicked the pannels
out OF the door and finally forcing his
way in made levy on the goods in
side. The lusty cries Of Jordan for the
police, and his profanity drew quite a
large crowd of people to the vicinity.
After he made his levy he drove away.
After Mrs. Spencer had made her
complaint to Esq. Brady that officer
filled ont two warrants for the arrest Of
Jordan, one for assault and battery and
another for trespass. Jordan lives out
in Christiana Hundred some place and
as soon as the officers can find him he
will be given hearing. We are in
formed that the law in the case pro-
vdss that whenever person owing
taxes in one district and moving to an
other, in order to recover such tax pro-
ceeding must be brought before a JUS
tice of the peace. Failing to do this
Jordan is clearly trespasser besides
being guilty of an aggravated assault
and battery.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
The spelling Of a Statesman.

A special despatch from Washington
saws: There is a genuine sensation in
this city to-day. 1t grows out OF a letter
written by Senator Gordon to Mr.. Ste
phens, partly apolosetic and partly
defensive in regard to theacrimonious
debate in the Census COMMITTEES last
Friday.
Senator Gordon's attack in that COM
mittse on the gentleman nominated to
be census supervisor in Georgia was
based mainly upon the ground OF the
illiteracy and bad orthography of Mr..
Simmons. The.Senator was also extreme
ly bitter in regard to the private
character of his applicant. Mr.. Simmons
in his letter of application to the
President, spelled "Excellsncy" with
one a." The Senator discussed this
matter to its furthest limit. He thought
that an applicant who could leave out
a letter in such an application deserved
to be rejected. The Senator rose to the
height of the argument when he con-
cluded his haraugus against the bad
spelling and worse punctuation OF
Mr.. Simmons,
In this letter to Mr.. Stephens the
Senator puts two "1's"in "Marshal," )"
in alluding to Marshal smythe; and he
spells "controversy with an sxtra"e. "
viz, CONTROVERSY Mr.. Simmons
never attended a college, but he has
sense enough to preach good sermon
to very intelligent people. Senator
Gordon was college graduate, and has
served seven years in the. United States
Senate. The opinion is held generally
that it would be close contest II the
Senator and the Supervisor should ap'
pear against each other in spelling
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
A DOuptfuI story.

The Boston "J0urnal" states that a
clergyman recently left Liverpool in a
large ocean steamer, and beginning to
feel uncomfortable after leaving the
mouth of the river, sought the captain
to learn If there was any danger. The
captain, in response, led the clergyman
to the foreastle and told him to listen
to what was going on. The clergyman
was shocked to hear the sailors swear
ing vigorously and expressed his hor-
ror to the captain. The captain mere.
ly remarked: "Do you think these
men would swear in such manner If
there was any real danger?" where.
upon tho parson seemed satisfied and
retired. A day or two after, during a
severe storm, the captain saw the cler
gyman proceed with difficulty to the
forecastle, and on his return Overheard
him exclain: "Thank heaven, they're
swearing yeti"
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

sutterley & Sawyer, No. 302 Market
street, are turning out some OF the
finest Photographs ever seen in this
city, and their prices are low. Call and
see them.
Russell's Cow Drink, prepared by
the old and original receipt, by Taylor
L Fullerton, Druggists and Apotheca-
ries, 302 King street.
Go to Crippen's, Nos. 3 W. Sd street
and 5 L. ID street, for the best Java
coffee also some strictly choice Japan
and Oolong tea.
Just received two more car loads of
Eastern apples this day. Lood out for
bargains at Smel;z', Nos. l3 and IA T..
4th street.
W. M. Kennard & Co. are Offering
bargains in lot Utica muslins.
Go to S. A. smeltz for your apples
and produce, that is if you want to save
money. Don't forget the place, No. 10
Z. 4th street.
If you want good barrel Of apples
go to S. A. Smeltz, No. l3 4. 4th street,
Will, Del.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Church supper.

A pleasant time was experienced
by those who attended the supper at
the First Presbyterian church last
evening. About eight hundred per-
sons we're present, thus making an ag.
gregate of the receipts at 5000. The
repasts we're excellent and the atten,
tion paid by those who waited upon the
tables was all that could be desired.
The church choir was present and sang
a number of tunss. Prof. Wiley and
Harry Conrad, Esq, entertained the
audience with select readings.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
RennOYRl.

The Delaware Steam Fire Engine
Company have rented the McCullin
building at Fifth and Walnut streets,
and will occupy the same with their
apparatus until their new house "a
French street has been completed, which
will be in July or August next. After
that time it will be for rent. They
will sell their furniture at public sale,
on Wednesday the Sd proximo prepar-
atory to removing.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
pv,pr ON HIS wire's Grave.

A German, named George Beck, com
mitted suicide on his wife's grave in a
cemetery, on Lond Island, N. Y, on
Monday, by shooting himself through
the head with pistol. A will was found
10 his pocket leaving $4,000 to various
persons. Beok's wife was buried on the
26th of Jan. A letter was found on his
person in which he claimed he was not
insane, and saying that since his wife
was dead he had nothing Of value for
him to live for.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Rusiness Change.

Martin J. McGrath has purchased the
segar store and shuttle board room, No.
SOB West Second street, from Andrew
J. Dougherty, and hopes by fair.deal
ing to merit continuance of the pat
ronage bestowed on his predecessor. A
full stock of the choicest brands of to-
baccos and segars always on hand.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Handsome Q Omce.

Mr.. J. A. Shanahan, Manager for the
New Americas Sewing Machine Com
pany, for this State and Peninsula, in
forms us that he is receiving numerous
compliments upon the judgment and
taste displayed in the selection and
decoration of their new Office, at No. 4
east Fourth street. The company he
represents look for large returns this
year, as under the new management
business improved wonderfully last
year.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Found Drown cd.

George Wiggles worth, tender at the
Wilmington & Western railroad bridge
found the body OF man floating in
the Christiaua. The Coroner has been
notified and will hold an inquest this
afternoon. The body has bssn recog-
nized as that of Michael Connel who
disappeared 50 mystsriously on Christ
mas eve. Further particulars will be
given in last edition.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Union Nj. II. Oh urch.

The members and friends of Union
M. K. Church who have not handed in
their envelopes for the Freedmsn's Aid
and Church extension will please do so
by Sabbath next, as the pastor is anx-
ious to finish his reports for the con
ference. On Sabbath morning ser
mon will bs preached "Op working for
The public are cordially in.
vitsd. III. Il.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
AttamttOn !

Ali honorably discharged U. s. SOL
aiers and sailors and the charter mem
bsrs OF DUPONT Post, q. A. r., will
meat this evening at s O'Clock, in the
I,iebermsn Building, for the purpose Of
completing arrangements to meet Scott
Post, Of Philadelphia, tomorrow even
ing. at which time DUPONT Post, Of this
City, will be instituted.
J.P. WALES. Post Commander.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Renewal OF Contract.

Messrs. Morrow Il Crawford, :hs pub
fishers of thsIlittle amusement sheet,
The "Evening Programme" have en-
tered into new contract with Mr..
Jesse X. Bayliss, Manager of the Opera
House, securing to themselves the sole
right to issue and distribute the same
for another year or until May 1881.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Land sales.

A. P. Griffith, real estate broker, Of
Smyrna sold farm of 101 acres belong
ing to Tilgham Foxwell, in this county,
to John D. Bedwell, for $l,500. Also
a farm of 10 acres belonging to Allen
Mead, of New York, to H. c. Douglass
of Smyrna.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
New Firm.

Take your children to the new firm
Of sutterley & Sawyer, No. 3e2 Market
street, and have their pictures taken.
Mr.. Sawyer cannot be excelled In TAX.
ing children. They take 6 fine card
photographs for 81, or one large sxlC
for 81.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
DuPOnt Post.

A meeting of the Du Pont Post, G. A..
R. will be held in the Lieberman Bull
ding this evening for the purpose OF
making arrangements for the reception
of Scott Post, G. A. R., Of Philadelphia,
which will be given to morrow evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
sImms, pain searcher.

DR.. simms' Pain searcher cured JOS
Taylor, at Charles Warner & Co.'s, of a
badly sprained foot in one day, and has
frequently cured him Of severe pains al
times since then. Depots, 4th and King
streets and 602 Arch street, Phila. Sold
by dealers.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Ffchus and Laces.

A new and elegant assortment OF
Fichus, also Breton, Bra6ant, Langue.
doc, Alencon, Chantilly, Guipure and
and Torchan Laces, just received by
Russell & Spencer.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Finger m o shed.

g. Patrick Ryan residing at l27 Liberty
street and a helper in the blacksmith
shop Of the Harlan & Hollingsworth
company, this morning had a finger
mashed of by large steam hammer
coming down upon Il.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Ths weather.

War Department, Office Of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, Feb. l3-l
A. NJ.
Indications for Friday-For the Mid
die Atlantic States, threatening wealth
er and rain, winds generally from east
to south, slight fall in temperature and
falling barometer during the day.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
CeaI, Grain and Limo.

T, W. Steward has always on hand
for dealers only, c,rn, oats and cracked
corn which will be sold low when
taken from warehouse, No. 622 West
Front street. Also wholesale and retail
the best family coal and wood burnt
lime.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
kSanAOVMl.

George II. Ash has removed his tail
oripg establishment from No. East
Third street to No. 705 Market street.
He invites his frie4de to give him a
call at his new location.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Fish ana Terrapin.

Powell will have on his stall In the
Third street market, fine variety Of
niks black bass, white fish, founders,
Yellow perch, steak goldfish, haddook,
smeltz. fresh herring, catfish and
other varieties Of the hnny tribe; also
a lot of tsrrapin. Call early. and avoid
the rush.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Ross snapper Lunch

at Campbell's saloon, 4th and Orange
streets, made from snapper weighing
As pounds, will be served up from s to
l2 o'clock on Saturday evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
Attention, Young Ladies' !

Rumford Bros, 4O4 Market street,
have Just received the spring styles of
grey mixed, brown mixed and nutre
mixed Dsrbys, for ladies.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
State OF the thermometer

at the REPUBLICAN Office, on Friday
morning, Feb. 10:
7 o'clock, 10 O'CLOCK, IL O'Clock
5Go 100 75o
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

Will on this occasion appear in tie Me.O-
drama in Acts, wri ten for Buffalo Bill by
Col. Prentiss Ingraham, entitled
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
SPECIAL MENTION.
, .s,s., Hsndkerchisfs aud Ties.

Russell & Spencer having just receiv'
Al from a large importer forty six dozen
fine @ French muslin embroidered ties
and ar sample linen handkerchiefs worth
rom @ loo. to s1.50, will offer them for
ssIs M on Saturday morning at less than
ons.half their actual value. Ladies who
an onnreciate ans goods should not fail to
"fr ,fin.,d these rare bargains at once.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
BAND OF GENUINE INDIANS

Including his Military Brass Band and Or
chestra. Also a
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
I'm For Renntrs.

The Ferry boat Delaware from Phila-
dslphia has just arrived at the wharves
of the Harlan & Hollinysworth Compa-
ny for repairs.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

n. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .,.......,............,n n
BUFFALO BILL BUFFALO BILL:
BUFFALO BILL kUFFALO BILL
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

HON. WIN. F. CoDY.)
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
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KNIGHT OF TdE PLAINS
KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS!

Eddie Burgess Boy Chiet Of the Pawnees.
and @. A. Burgess, U. s. Scout, and Band
OF Genuine Indians in their War and Medi-
cine Dances, &c. During the Drama Buffalo
Bill will exhibit his Marvellous Shooting with
the Rife. A street parade by the
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMESTs.
RAND OPERA HOUSE.
U
OZONE NIGHT ONLY-Ta

MONDAY EvEN'G, FEBRUARY IS, 1880,
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
INDIANS ON HORSEBACK.

Headed by Buffalo Bills Military Band.
Persons Wishing to purchase the "IIiie Of
Buffalo Bill, can do so by applying at ths
Hall during the performance.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13
AND HIS

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MAMMOTH COMBINATION
MAMMOTH COMBINATION
Daily Republican., 1880-02-13

Prices as usual reserved seats rs cents, to be
had at the usual place.
JOSH h. OGDEN, Business Manager.
Col. Prenliss Ingraham, Treas. 2-l3-3t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11

REV. TALMAGE's sermon, on the Sun
day before the election, will be found in
this paper, on the second page, and will
be found to be worth reading. Of course
he gives expression to some peculiar
views, while he utters some that will be
accepted. lie wants no property quail
dcation for voting, for-"The most igno-
rant and stupid people are often the
richest" He might have added, too,
these very people are the most opinion
ative and dogmatic, and seek to coerce
or intimidate others into voting their
way. Some even pretend to write polit-
ical letters that is, put their names to
letters written by others, or make their
marks theretol
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11
FANNING THE FLOPPER.

Richard j. Tanning, clerk of the Su
preme Court, elected three years ago al
a Democrat, and in October last de
feated for reelection, it will be remem
bered Topped for Garfield after the Oc
tober election.
"Pickaway," the Columbus correspon.
dent Of the Cincinnati Enquirer in Mon.
days issue of that paper, has long ex.
pose of Mr.. Fanning's course as clerk
charging that he has been drawing fees
illegally. Another two column article
appeared in the Enquirer of Tuesday,
from which we extract the following clo-
sing paragraphs:
Mr.. Tanning was deputy clerk three
years, and clerk one year before he dis
covered that the fees of his office were
his, in addition to his salary. He con-
strued the law, and surreptitiously drew
money on fraudulent orders. Now that
the exposure comes, he says he will give
it back, So will the horse thief caught
in the act. He says he is an independ-
ent officer, and the Court has nothing to
do with his salary. Section 1884 fixes
his salary at $1,000. Section 422 saws:
"The clerk shall quarterly report to the
Supreme Court the total amount of fees
received; and if such fees exceed one
fourth of his annual salary, 81 ,5OO) he
shall forthwith pay over the excess to
the Treasurer Of State; and if the amount
falls short Of one-fourth of his annual
salary, he shall on the order of the Chief
Jlstice be paid The deficiency out ofthe State
Treasury"
But this is not all the law upon the
subject. Section IA of the preliminary
title says: "All fees received or money
collected by any state officer for services
performed, unless otherwise provided,
shall be by the same paid into the State
Treasury within or Immediately after
the close of the fiscal quarter in which
they are received or collected"
Notwithstanding these pain pTovis-
ions of law, Mr.. Tanning has appropri-
ated the proceeds of his office, ranging
from 81, 800 to $500 per year. He saws
he is an independent officer, and the
Supreme Judges have nothing to do with
him. indeed On what meat hath this
our topper fed, that he has grown great
er than Supreme Courts and the laws of
Ohio?
Section 4l9 says: "If the Clerk fails
to attend to the duties of his office, or
becomes incompetent, he may be remov-
ed by the Supreme Court, and the va
cancy shall be filed"
He proposes to attempt escape by say
ing he was entitled to the 81 800 because
it was put in an Appropriation bill. 1t was
not put in the Appropriation Bill last
year, and yet he took it. Every Appro-
priation bill for thirteen years has con-
tained an appropriation for the Clerk of |
the Supreme Court for salary, and Rich
ard ]. Tanning is the first man who ever
held the Office who has drawn the salary
and appropriated the fees of the office. |
And this is not all.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11

IT seems the alleged election frauds
in the state of New York are being in
vestigated by the proper Democratic au.
thorities. This is right, If frauds have
been perpetrated they ought to be fer
re,ied out and exposed and if sufficient
60 SHOW Hancock clearly elected, Con-
gress should do its duty firmly and fear.
lessIy. No Democrat wants Hancock
counted in unless fairly elected. He
does not want the place himself, nor
would he take it, except by the clearly
expressed will of the people. Hancock
is not Hayes, ready to take Office
through fraud. We are glad to see that
the matter is to be thoroughly investi .
gated, at all events.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11

The National debt was decreased dur.
ing the month of October $7.1O3, ,754 68
Good enough for Secretary Sherman and
the policy of the Republican party
Carroll Free PryS8.
"The policy of the Republican party
and of Secretary Sherman is to increase
the National debt, and that is what they
have been doing, According to Sherman's
last annual report to Congress, it was
increased S115,OOOOOO. And according
to the same authority the interest bear
ing debt has increased near two hundred
millions during the last few years. The
increase in the annual interest corrobor-
ates these statements.
We do not presume the Free Press
knows, or cares to know, these facts. We
refer the Carrollton sheet to Sherman's
own reports. 1t is after election now
let us have little truth mixed in, Just by
way Of variety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11

The Cincinnati Enquirer in an article
on the recent election, speaks of the 'un
dying principles Of the grand old Demo.
G,allc party or words to that effect.
WI what are these principIesP-Re.
publican paper.
Read the Constitution of the United
States and you will find them. In the
preamble the OH cs stated are, Ito form
more perfect union, establish Justice
insure domestic tranquility, provide for
the common defense, promote the gen.
eral welfare and secure the blessings of
liberty" The Republican party is sec.
tlonal, and hence opposed to "perfect
union /" 1t is opposed to justice, and is
the party of monopoly, injustice and
robbery; its sectional character endan.
gers domestic tranquility ;" it has ruin.
ed our commercial marine, and thus neg.
Iecls to provide for the common de
lence;" it does not promote the gener.
al welfare" " for its mission is to promote
the interest ofits favored classes, and neg
lects or ruins all others; in this way the
Republican party fails to "secure the
Dressings of liberty"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11

The Rep. comments on our artiC G
upon the dismissal of Jacob Race as
Court House janitor because he "did
not vote right" The F. F. c., organ
brings in the fact that Mr.. Race was
duly elected by the Democratic B lard OF
Commissioners little over year ago
and also refers to the time when Vignos
was succeeded as janitor some years ago.
All these have nothing to do with the
present Republican Commissioners and
their course toward Mr.. Race. Our
points were, that they in all fairness
should have given Jacob Race reasona.
BILE notice, as he had been a faithful jan.
itor, and was poor man with family ;
also, the reason given for his dismissal
that he did not vote right," showed
that our Republican authorities are do
termined to act on the principle, tnat ITO
the victors belong the spohs."
The Rep. does not mention that Viguo's
successor worked for two or three hund-
red dollars year less than he (Vrgnos)
h d been getting, and that his under bid
was only for bunkum. The Democratic
Board Of Commissioners year ago had
an undoubted right to do as they did in
hiring Mr.. Race then.
As we say, however, these matters
have no bearing upon the late action of
the present Commissioners and We Ger.
tainly expected better lhinVs from them
toward as faithful a janitor as Jacob
Race.