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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
EXODUS INvEsrIG ALTON.

The Senate Exodus Committee, on the 7th, at
Washington examined Andrew CurrIe, Mayor Of
shreveport, Louisiana. Mayor Currie said that
with few exceptions the relations between the
whites and blacks in the vicinity of Shreveport
were of the most friendly character. The colored
people, he said, are renewing the usual spring
contracts and settling down to work, and the ex.
odus so far from that section does not amount to
one per cent on the colored population The wit
ness said that the whites and blacks in Caddo
parish, In which Shreveport is located enjoy alike
the privilege OF voting. He knew of no denial of
political rights to blacks except In some instances
where negroes were turned away from the polls
on account of mistakes their own in ! OF regis
tering properly. Some would register under their
full names ard attempt to vote under nickname
which of course could not be permitted under the
law He never knew Of any movement to drive
negroes away from the polls, bu knew of one
election In 1868 when the whites made an effort
to induce the blacks to vote and failed because
1t was an understood thing with the blacks not to
go to the polls and then claim to have been kept
away by intimidation. In regard to negroes se-
curing justice before the courts Mayor Currie said
he was police magistrate, but had jurisdiction
only over minor offences, and had never disCrim-
mated in favor of a white or against black cul-
prtt AS to other and higher courts they are all
presided over bv Republican judges and If there
was any discrimination they are to blame for IT,
Referring to the school facilities Mr.. Ourrie said
the means for sustaining schools throughout the
State wee very limited. He asserted that under
Republican administration of affairs up 10 1876
the school fund Of the Slate or great deal of 1t
was stolen by the officers who di5bursed it, and
that nearly all Of the school commissioners in the
State were accused of defalcatiOn. He said that
since 1870 under Democratic administration OF af
fairs the cOlOred people had received school priv.
ileges equal to the whites as far as the limited
sum appropriated would permit, and that very
soon under the new State Constitution both
classes will be afforded better privileges than
heretofore. In regard to the causes of the exodus
Mayor Currie said there was really no cause for
their leaving except in their Imagination. They
are very credulous race liable TO believe every.
thing told them by white Republicans and dread
that they may be put back into slavery as the Re.
publican leaders inform them they are likely to
be, is the principal cause OF dsContent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
BURNED TO DEATH BY ROBBERS

Bellaire, o., April 9,-On Wednesday the neigh.
bors Of West Virginia farming community three
miles below here, missed one Of their number
from his daily toll Enoeh Mosslander, for he 1t
was, was bachelor Of n years. He lived alone
aud was thought to have large amount Of
money in his house His brother and number
of friends becoming alarmed went to his house.
Upon opening the door horrible sight rooted
them to the ground On the floor lay the char
red remains Of Enoch Mosslander. Quite large
hole was burned in the floor near where the body
lay. By some mysterious means the fire had been
extinguished. A skillet containing his frugal
supper was on the hearth. The theory among the
neighbors is that robbers tortured him to death in
endeavoring to force him to disclose the hiding
DlaCe of his money. In support Of this idea they
affirm that three years ago three masked men
almost burned him to death with the same end
in view They procured $500, enough to urge
them on to a second trial. The excitement is in
tense, Every means will be taken to ferret out
the devils who committed the crime.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
A DEFEAT FOR THE CH1L1ANs.

Panama, March Sl.-The Star and Herald says
The Chilians are reported to have met with dis
aster near Moqueqe, The Minister of War, wish
ing to surprise the Peruvians, marched under
cover Of night TO attack Hefel into an ambush.
and Of one regiment Of l. 200 men only 67 escaped,
The reported Chilan loss is 1880 killed, besides
the wounded and prisoners.
The Huascar and Magellsnes, in an attack on
africa. lost twenty-five men killed and wounded
among the former Commander Thompson, of the
HuasCar and several officers. The Nance CapaC
carrying American guns, struck the Huascar ten
times, carrying away her mainmast and seriously
damaging her hull while the Nance CapaC and
shore batteries were uniI jured Many houses in
town were knocked down and several women
and children killed,
The Chiliaus had not given notice Of their in.
tentiOn to she'll the town, Two Chilian war yes.
sells visited LabOs GuaLo Islands, and stopped the
loading Of about twenty vessels. The United
States steamer Kearsage is ma ing surveys at
Bacas Del Toro She has six boats at work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
MURDERED BY A BURGLAR.

Pitsburg, April 9-Mrs, Rachael Smith,
widow, aged 10, who was alone with her daugh.
ter living on the Greensburg pike, near Adams
burg, Westmoreland county, will probably die
from injuries received at the handsot an unknown
man, supposed to be burglar, who last night
forced his way in.o the house by batering down
door. The daughter escaped by jumping
throug window on the porch and rolling off on
to the ground, falling distance Of twelve feet,
sustaining serious though not fatal injuries She
gave an alarm and the neighbOrs hurried to the
house, to find Mrs. Smith weltering in her blood,
unconscious, and with a deep cash on the head.
The would be murderer, however, has fed, and
has not yet yet been captured. Considerable
money known 20 be in the house. no doubt
prompted the deed. She is since dead,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
RAILROAD MEETING IN WOOSTER.

WOOSTER, April 1O-Another enthusiastic rail-
road meeting was held in Downing's Hall last
evening and one tonight in Taylor's Hall. The
reports come that Canton is making desperate
effort to secure this Baltimore & Chicago road, and
is offering large sums Of money to have it located
on the route through that place. The Wooster
route will be much the lghtest grade, and our
citizens mean to offer substantial and bona fide
stock subscription and not merely pledges and
promises The object Of the meetings last night
and tonight were to perfect arrangements to take
up this subscription. Canvassing committee OF
twelve was appointed. A good portion of the
amount has been raised and our citizens are sub.
scribing literally. D. d, Miller president OF the
Ohio division Of the road, thinks that, II neCes-
sary, Wayne county can easily raise 100000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
THE WRONG DOSE OF MEDICINE

Another Of the serious mistakes sometimes made
by druggist clerks happened on the West side
recently. A little ive,y year'old child of family
on Taylor street was ailing, and grain of qui.
nine was prescribed which the mother thought
she procured at the drug store, She administered
II to the little one, when short time afterward
It's eyes became fixed and CLASSY, and the fears of
those present were aroused. The mother was
asked II she was sure the child had been given
quinine, and she said that was what she called
for, though all were certain 1t would not have
had that effect on any sick person. doctor was
hurriedly called, when, on examination, 1t was
discovered that q grain of hydrate of Chloral had
been given for quinine. Then commenced the
fight for life. During all the night the little suf.
fered was kept awake for fifteen minutes with in.
tervals Of twenty minutes, and after hard strug.
gle the victory was gained. Friday the child was
improving rapidly. The frequent mistakes that
occur i'll drug stOre prescriptions have opened the
eyes Of many, and protests against employing
inexperienced boys are heard from all quarters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
ENTHUSIASM AT WOOSTER OVER
THE PROPOSED NEW RAILROAD,

WOOSTER, April IAN enthusiastic meeting was
held In the Academy Of Music last night In the
interest Of the proposed Baltimore and Chicago
Railroad, Several speeches were made by lead
ing citizens, urging the people Of Wooster and
Wayne county to be up and doing II they desired
this road to pass through this city. committee
composed OF D. D, Miller ]. H. Kauke Edward
NJ Qulnby, Albert Imgard, DR.. j. D. Robson, and
]. s. K, 0Verholt, was appointed 10 attend meet
ing to be held in Pittsburgh next week for the
purpose Of fixing the route Of the road. This
committee represents the wealth and property OF
Wooster, and 10 composed Of energetic aud thor.
oughgolng business men, and their influence and
the financial support that they will give the man.
agets Of the road will be pretty sure to bring Il to
Wooster. All that is asked Of Wayne county iS
$4,000, and there Is no doubt but that this
amount can be easily raised, The committee will
commence the work Of raising the subscription
Immediately. The Wooster people are bound to
get the road II they can.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
THE BELLAIRE d. SOUTHWESTERN
ACCIDENT.

Wheeling, W. Va, April 9-The accident on the
Bellare and Southwestern railroad, Thursday af-
ternoon was not serious. William Smith, Of
Woodsheld, and s, M, Armour, Of Pittsburg, were
standing on the platform Of the rear car at the
time Of the accident, but both jumped on the
ones who received injuries worth mentioning.
Mr.. Smith fracture Of one of his limbs and Mr..
Armour was hurt in the back and side and inter-
nally. The other parties reported as having been
seriously injured escaped with few scratches
and bruises. Mr.. William Danford, the postal
clerk reported to have been killed, received only
a slight jsrring The accident has not interrupted
traffic on the road, as the trains are running as
usual to. day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
NOT WISELY, BUT TOO WELL.

Detroit April 9.-Wednesday woman's cloak,
stained with blood and having bloody hair cling.
Ing 10 it. was found hanging to bridge over the
River Rouge three miles below this city Sus.
picions OF foul play were aroused and the river
was dragged, the search being kept up till this
morning, when the body OF a woman apparently
% years old was found, anchored with large
stone, The woman had been good looking. The
body had apparently been In the water only
three or four days, and the clothing found was
well made and OF good quality. The post.mortem
examination showed that the woman had died
from the effect OF an abortion or miscarriage, and
that shortly after death the body had been thrown
into the river.
The woman has been discovered to have been
Anna Clemens, 20 years old, whose parents live
at Bay city and are respectable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15

the Liberty Loving series Objections were
made and amid good deal Of confusion, T,
Turner advanced and demanded that the chair
order the Sergeant.at.aIms to take the gentleman
from New Jersey into custody. n
The question then REQUIRED Oh the bin and
amendments.
The minor amendments were adopted without
division and II at relative TO the troops at the
polls by strict party yOte--Yeas JIG. nays 95
The bin then passedYeas 1lS, Gays 9j Another
strict party vote with the exc ptiOn of Nicholas,
who voted In the negative.
Mr., MCCOid asked the House to pRFs the bill
granting pension of fifty dollars month TO the
widow of Maj, Gen, Curtis Of Indiana,
The bill was passed and the House took a re-.
cess until 1880, the evening session being for the
consideration Of pension bills
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
REMARKABLE TRAGEDY.

st. Louis, April 1O,-A singular tragedy is re.
ported from the Illinois side Of the river, Late
Yesterday afternoon tramp was given food at
the house Of farmer named Fullerton. The
family left, and the tramp, returning burglarized
the house. and was escaping with the booty when
Fullerton came back. There was pursuit and
Fullerton caught up with the tramp on the rail.
road track, and desperate struggle ensued The
two men grappled and fell and were on
the track together when train came dashing
around q curve at full speed Fullerton, hearing
the noise Of the train tore himself from the grasp
Of the tramp and leaped from the track, being
struck slightly by the engine as he did so. The
tramp burglar also leaped up, but too late. He
body, with the plunder beside IT, being found up.
on the track after the train had passed. The body
Of the victim Of swift retrlbution could not be
Identified
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
RUssIA's GRIEVANCE AT CHINA

St. Petersburg, April 9.-ThO Agsnce RuSSe de.
clGres that China has not been instlgated by any
foreign power to assume an attitude hostile to
Russia, and that 1t would be premature to ap.
prehend the Siberian complications relative to
the kuldja question, as the nature of the Chinese
proposal is unknown. Russia, however, iB not
accustomed to regard the treaty which has been
concluded as now existing, and II new negotia.
tions become necessary they will be carried on
under conditions better calculated to secure the
execution OF the treaty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
U. 8. CIRCUIT COURT JURORS.

Cleveland, April 1O.-The following is the list Of
jurors for the United States Circuit Court for the
April term. They will report on Tuesday, April
9th Samuel 8. Geib, Hartvllle, Stark county, Ellis
Davis, Cleveland; s. Harmount, New Phlladel
phiai Michael M. Barber, Shelby, Richland coun.
y; Thomas w. Chapman, Navarro; Henry Friar
Oonrtland, Trumbull county; Hamilton Porter
sullivan, Ashland county; Rowland M. Norton
JeneEson; Ashtsbula county; ]. M. Weckert Green.
Iord Mahoning county; Peter Meneter, Big Prsi-
lin, Stark county; Albert L. Chatheld, Sharon
centre, Medina county; Thomas NJ, Morley Men.
Tor, Lake county &, X. Kramer, Wadsworth
Medina county; Nahem Fay, Akron; Edwin Old.
royd, shreve, Wayne county,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15

The steamer Gellert, Captain Kuhlervein, from
Hamburg, reports speaking the steamer Syria,
Captain Johnson, from New Orleans for Liver
pool, with runner gone, stern post and main dis
charge pipe broken, and the ship unvoyageabl0,
and took her in tow, but she rolled to such de-
gree that she parted with both steel and ll.inch
hswsers. The crew refused 10 remain on the
Syria, and Captain Johnson had TO abandon her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
A DISPUTE WITH TURKISH AU.
THORTTIES.

Constantinople, April 9.-An American citizen,
accused OF the murder Of Turk, was recently
tried before Heap Consul General Of the United
States, found guilty Of mansaughter and sen.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, has protested against
the right OF the American Consul to try the case,
and demanded the surrender Of the prisoner to
the Ottoman authorities Heap declines to sur.
render him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
CINCINNATI ELECTION.

Cincinnati, April 9.-The official count Of Mon
days election, completed tonight shows that
Eshelby, Republican candidate for City Comp,
cast 2l2 votes. The Republicans elect twelve
members OF the Board OF Education, with major
tiles ranging from 81 TO l7S0, One Democrat, Dr.
W. W, Dawson, was elected member ofthe Board
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
OREGON DEMOCRATS.

San Francisco, April 9. A dispatch from Port
land saysths oregon Democratic State Convention
this afternoon nominated Congressman Whitaker
FOR reelection, Six delegates to Cincinnati were
chosen, and, though not positively instructed,
thew are for Tilden A resolution indorsing Til.
den and Hendricks was adopted by a vote Of
ak 10 one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
THURMAN DELEGATION FROM
ATHENS COUNTY.

Athens, O., April lO,-The following named
gentlemen we're 10 day appointed to represen'
Athens county in the approaching Democratic
State Convention. It is solid Thurman delega-
tion: Col Isaac Stanley, Col. R. W. Jones, Col. K,
A, Constable, r. M. Wilson, esq., and John Boden,
esq, Alternates-W. w. Poston, Alex Wilson, J.,
X, Davis, Jacob Wilton and w. ]. Warrener.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
COLLISION ON THE B. & o. ROAD.

Zanesville, o., April EAT O'Clock this morn
ing the fast freight bound west, and freight
bound east, on the Baltimore and Ohio road, col.
lided in the city limits. Thirteen cars loaded
with freight and both engines are complete
wreck, No one was severely injured All tho
trains were compelled to transfer at the wreck
tO.daV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
HANGED FoR ARSON.

Charleston. 8. c., April O.-Amos wooten, color
ed, was hanged to-day at Bennetsville for burn.
ing and robbing Breeden's mills. The fall did
not break his neck and he died from BtranRula.
uon. This is the first execution in this State
under the new law against arson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
SENATE

SENATE.
WAsHINGToN, D, C., April "a resolution was
adopted to investigate and report on the evasion
of the stamp tax on cigars and other articles sub
ject to excise duties
Resolutions we're offered and discussed to In
vestigate the outrage on a cadet at West Point
The Ute bill was considered but not finally.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-04-15
HOUSE,

Bills introduced Establishing temporary
government for Alaska relating to transportation
Of certain goods.
The House went into Committee on the private
calendar, but being without quorum, rose and
adjourned,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20

now prepared to furnish Crave-stones, Monuments
Mantes, Marble Tie, etc. short notice cheaper than
be furnished by any other parties Designs be
seen at residence, south side Of King street blocks
east Of the Capitol, EDWARD HARPER
hov30-t
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20

"THs benefit of large hotel, like the Inter
national, is appreciated by such troupes as the
Colvilles.' This, from Eureka paper, nat
urally sets'one wondering what peculiar advan-
tages large hotel possesses for the Colvilles.
They stopped at an ordinary sized hotel here,
and didn't always use all the rooms they paid
for either. Moreover, as any person knows,
who has observed the progress of theatrical
troupes in Nevada, one-story lodging house
is always happy sight for the weary Thespian.
1t is so much easier to throw ones trunk care
lessly over the back fence and follow it on the
fly than to cautiously let it down with rope
from the third story and then take the chances
on sneaking out of the front door unobserved.
Stock E1chonge.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20

Prof Louis Brown, an arts. of repute at
Munich, is working on the most colossal
painting, perhaps, ever attempted on canvas.
1t will represent general view of the battle
of Sedan. The sketch is now finished, and
measures sixty feet in length by ten in width
the painting itself will be four hundred feet
by fifty, and is to be exhibited at Frankfort
on the Main in two years. The view of the
battle is taken from commanding spot af-
fording the sight of the whole Valley of Sedan.
The artist has selected the eliminating point
of the action, when the last and most despe,
rate efforts of the French to open way across
the /" circle of iron - were frustrated
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20

A late Rome dispatch reads as follows: "The
Papal Encyelical argues in favor of the re-
mova of the rite of marriage from all civil
Jurisdiction whatsoever. 1t tracesIt THE history
of marriage from patriarchal to the Catholic
times, and declares that Christ elevated it to
the dignity of sacrament which only his
church can administer The attempt being
made under various guises by the modern
spirit of irreligion to rob the Church of her
right either to bind or loose the marriage tie,
must be resisted by the whole Catholic world,
His Holiness indicates the conditions under
which the separation of husband and wife may
be sanctioned by the Church, and concludes
with an exhortation to the Universal Episcc
pate to communicate his teachings to the
faithful for their welfare in both worlds.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20

MINING STOCKS IN NEW YoRK.-The estab .
lishment of Mining Board in New York does
not seem to be getting along very we'll. Sen
ator Jones, who was quoted as being one of
the originators of the scheme fatty denies that
he has any thing to do with it. New York is
too slow for Mining Board. A sort of one
horse affair has been in operation there for
some months, but only the smallest priced
stocks were dealt in. The New York Mining
Record gives one an idea of the business by
such quotations as Lovelock, s cents; Meadow
q cents, and Hardscrabble firm at cents.
All the talk about the brokers removing
their capital to Gotham is nonsense. We i'm
agne that if aHy of the leading brokers Of San
Francisco opened an Office in New York and
figured up the commission on 30 shares Buck.
low, 10 cents, 20 shares Golden Delight, 3
cents; 100 shares Bill Sharon cents, they
would throw their customers stock ON the mar
ket and purchase an emigrant ticket for the
Pacific coast.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

The Executive Department at Washington
will be closed till Monday on account of Wash
ingtons birthday.
Mr.. James Grant, a wealthy, childless cit
zen of Iowa, has brought up in his house, ed
ucated and set up in business, fifteen orphan
boys.
Rev. Edward Cowley, ON trial for starving,
and cruelty treating the children Of the Shep-
herds Fold, vas convicted on Wednesday.
He will be sentenced Saturday.
For the fourth time during the present CEN
fury the lake of Zurich, Switzerland, is frozen
over. Morat, Neufachatel, and Bienne lakes
and Arve river, are also frozen.
Geese are raised for their feathers in Texas
One geese ranch in Western Texas has 300 of
these fowls, whose feathers plucked every
two months, each one averaging pound and
half year.
On the heels Of the charge that Ten yson
is a plagiarist, comes the statement that he
has always made wise investments and his
fortune now amounts to 81, 100000. This
stamps him as the most original of poets.
A party of gentlemen have discovered a
monnd near Knobnoster, Missouri, which con-
tains the skeletons of pigmies, with skulls no
larger than a mans fist, and the jaws provided
with full sets Of teeth, showing them to be
the remains of grown persons.