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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
THE LAND FRAUDS.
Operations of the Sharks at Cleveland

Operations Of the Sharks at Cleveland.
Cleveland O., March 1.-THE arrest of Vanhise
and Linn, land agents, by the United States au-
thoritles, on charge of conspiracy TO defraud
the Government, has created great excitement in
real estate circles here, Since the arrest many
people have come forward producing deeds made
out by Linn and his partner, and the officers
claim they have proof that the men forged nun.
eTous signatures 10 deeds John X, Corwin, ar
rested with Linn and Vanhise, but against whom
the charge Of conspiracy was not distinctly made,
has been re. .arrestt d and charged with swindling
the Governments. Bail was fixed at S5C00 The
officers claim that they found several blank deeds
acknowledged by Corwin, and consider this good
ground for charging him with conspiracy. Proofs
are accumulating against the men, and 1t is
claimed that they have secured possession Of
Cleveland lots in exchange for Missouri lands
Assistant District Attorney Meyer is looking for
advices from St, Louis concerning the transfer Of
the men to that city for trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
SENATE ORGANIZATION.
Republican Committee Appointment Agreed to
on Close Shave.

NNSHS
WARRINGTON March 1S-The credentials of MI
Frye were presented and he took the oath of of
fee.
=Mr. Pendeton called up the organization reso
luton
Mr.. Anthony moved the resolution be indefin
ittly postponed,
Mr., Conkling inquired whether 1t was Mr.. An.
thongs desire to have the resolution postponed
in order that he night offer another resolution.
Mr., Anthony replied 1t was
Senator Salisbury, OF Delaware, desired to be
put on record as objecting to the Vice President
casting the deciding vote. He claimed 1t uncon
stitutlonsl. Mr.. Salisbury said he did not rise
for the purpose Of objectlng to the vote of the
Vice President, but TO express his own opinion
that In the organization of the Senate the Vice
President was not clothed by the Constitution
with power to decide question this character
He simply wished to say here and now II was an
assumption OF wer on the part OF the Vice
President unwarraned by the Constitution He
wished to call attention TO the different courses
adopted by the different sides Of the chamber
For fourteen days the Democrats have been de.
layed and hindered by the Republicans, but now
as soon as 1t became manifest the other side had
secured a majority of votes Of the Senate by
whatsoever means they might have resorted to Sc.
cure that ms jority the Democratic side declined
to enter into obstructive measures to prevent an
organization. He called the atte ention Of the
senate and country to the proud condition the
Democratic party occupied In this regard, and
which was in striking contrast with the co duct
Of the other side.
Mr.. Logan cited as precedent the election Of
chaplain in 1929, by casting vote OF the Vice
President the Senate being evenly divided
A vote was taken and resulted: Yeas, 81; nays
81. Mr.. Davis, of Illinois, voted In the negative
with the Democrats
When Mr. Mahone's name was reached he also
voted with the Democrats, and buzz OF aston
ishment ran around the assembly, but before the
announcement Of the vote he arose and changed
his vote amid some applause and some vigorous
Kissing In the gallery.
MeEsrS Vance and Edmunds were paired.
The Vice President then said: "1he vote Of
the Senate being evenly divided the Chair will
vote aye" He therefore declared lhe motion
carried.
Mr.. Anthony then submitted resolution de
Claring the standing committees to be those de
cided upon by the Republican caucus The vote
resulted-yeas, 81; nays, 81; Messrs, Edmunds and
Vance being paired The Chair giving the cast
log vote in the affirmative declared the reso utiOn
tdopted.
Mr.. Anthony then offered resolution appoint
ing the committees Of the Senate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
THE GROWTH OF RACES.
The Relative Increase Of Negroes Greatest II
Former SlRTehOIding StStes.

Former SlaTehOlding Ststess
The Census Bureau at Washington has Issued q
bulletin, giving in detail the population OF The
United States classified by race. 1t shows the to-
tai population TO be 5Ol52 $685. Of which 43 O4 SIC
are white and 6,577,l5l are colored The number
Of cOlored persons to each 100000 whites is l5 l5S,
against IA 528 In 1870
The greatest proportion Of colored to white ls
in South Carolina, where threehfths Of the whole
population are colored. In Louisiana and Missis-
slppi from onehalf to three fiths are colored In
Alabama District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,
North Carolina and Virginia, the colored form
one. half Of the total In Arkansas and Tennes-
see from oBe.iourth to one third Of the total popu.
lation are colored. The least proportion among
the former slave States Is In West Virginia, where
there are but 1886 to 1OO,J whites, and in Mis-
souri,, where there are but 7,6S Outside Of the
former slave States, the proportion Of negroes is
very small.
The changes In the relative negro population In
the decades between 1870 and 1880 are also given,
In the United States as a whole there has been
gain OF 625 on an assumed basis of 100 900 whites
The great relative gains during the decade have
apparently been made in the South the former
slaVeholding States. OF the nine of these States
which have gained eight stand at the head Of
the list, having made relative gains ranging from
94l to nearly II 900, ltis believed by the census
officers, however that these apparent gains are
due in great measure to the imperfectiOns Of the
census OF 1870 Under the conditions which pre-.
vailed at that time 1t is probable that a much
larger proportion OF negroes were omitted than of
whites.
OF the former slave States which have lost,
Texas and Florida lead. Both these States have
received heavy White immigration from other
parts of the country, which has more than over.
balanced whatever gain in COlOred population
may have been made. They have been the scene
Of rapid development, and thus the relative de.
crease of blacks is to be accounted for not by an
exodus or dying out, but by an infusion Of
Whites The movement OF blacks in the Northern
and Western States has apparently been of little
comparative account The migration of negroes
has not attained such dimensions as to be per-
ceptible here, The States from which the exodus
principally took place M !ssissippi Louisiana and
North CarOlna-have all appareI tly gained heaV.
lily i'll relative proportion of blacks while Kan
sas, TO which the major part went, has lost in pro.
portion TO It's increase in population, and Indiana
has gained but slightly.
The number Of Asiatics In the United States Is
lO5, III, and North American Indians 65 l22 In
dlans not taxed" that is, Indians in Lnbal Tea.
lions under the care OF the Government, are not
included in the above.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
FOREIGN NE WS.
SOUTH AFRICA.

President Brand Thinks the Trouble Can be
Settled.
New Castle Natal, March 2O-Presldent Brand
has arrived. He thinks the war between England
and the Boers would prove disastrous In It's results
for many years to come, and would have bad
effect upon the natives. He believes 1t possible
to settle the difficulty without more fighting, and
he will do his utmost to promote peace
The statement that many citizens of the Orange
Free State have taken to the fields, is untrue.
President Brand started for Mount Prospect to
consult with General Wood, and thence goes to
the Boer camp.
Great Britain insists upon the withdrawal Of
the Beers from LaiDgsnek into Transvaal, and
unless the Beers comply hOstilities will certainly
be resumed The terms offered the Beers are be.
lieVed to include the appointment of royal
commission Of inquiry, retirement Of the Beers
to their homes, and maintenance Of the British
garrison in their present position.
1t is reported that the Beers killed or wounded
three officers and 100 men at Pretoria A CORES.
pondent fears the report is not without fOunda.
tion, but thinks the number Is probably exag.
gerated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
HEAVY ROBBERY.
Nearly One Million Dollars In Bonds Stolen In
New York,

Nearly One Million Dollars In Bonds Stolen In
New York,
NEW YoBR ,iarch 21st.-0ne Of the most start.
ling and exI slve robberies that ever occurred
in this city, ys perpetrated under circumstances
which evinS almost unparalleled boldness and
skill on the ,Dsrt Of the thieves. Mr.. Abram
simons stfIt tuer and printer, doing business a.
No. 62 JohB sh et, resides with his wife In suit
of rooms on ls he second floor In large apart.
ment house l$to III East seventy-second street.
Between FIVE al six O'Clock Wednesday evening
Mr.. slmons and his wife were absent for short
time from home. On their return they found
that their rooms had been broken open and liter.
ally every article OF furniture and every closet or
other reeepta, le where valuables cou d have been
concealed Lad been thoroughly ransaCked.
Every -oom was in confusion and the floors were
covered will the contents Of the drawers Of
bureaus and secretaries Mr.. Simons had been
printing the bonds and stock certificates for some
RAILROAD company or companies, whose names
have not been learned, and nearly $1,000 900
worth of these securities he had taken to his
rooms for safe keepilg and conGealment. They
were UNSIGNED by the proper officers, but II is said
were otherwise complete. Every one Of these
bonds and certificates were taken, together with
$1,000 worth Of jewelry and valuables belonging
to Mr.. and Mrs. Simons, The securities, as stated
were unsigned, but If the thieves succeed in skill
fully forging the necessary signatures, they may
be enabled to negotiate the stolen paper,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
FOR KILLING HIS SISTER.

Detroit, Mich, March 2l.-on the 18th instant
Mrs. ]. R. Scott who lived Ave miles northeast Of
Willlamstown, Ingham county, was found dead
as telegraphed OF the time, having, as was then
supposed, shot herself, a note found beside her
saying she had lived long enough. Suspicious of
foul play, developed day or two later, and EVIL
dence was obtained which led to the arrest to. day
of John Fink, MIS-, SCOTS brother on charge Of
murder. The greatest excitement prevails in the
community regarding the affair. Litigation In
regard to property was the cause OF Mrs. Scott's
death, whether from suicide or otherwise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
LOCAL OPTION IN THE HOUSE.

Columbus, March 1s The joint resolution In
troduCed by Tyler, Of Wyandotte, in January last
for submitting the question Of liquor license to
the people Of the State, was the subject Of sharp
discussion in the House this morning. Tyler
moved 10 take II from the Judiciary committee,
and have 1t referred to himself. Jones said there
was a whisky lobby In the House at present, and
II the mover waited I'LL the lobby had departed
1t would be more respectful to the committee.
Tyler's motion was carried, and he now has pos
session Of the bull and is ready to project II in the
House at any moment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
HOUSE.

Columbus, March 21-The House was In bust
ness mood this morning. and the first thing fol
lowing the reading OF the journal OF Saturday
was the introduction Of bill by Mr. Palmer, en-
titled, "a bill to authorize cities Of certain popu
latiols to build still houses and operate the
same" It was intended as burlesque upon the
numerous bills pending and passed allowing
townships to build and operate railroads. Con
siderable fun was had over the measure.
Mr. Brown, OF Putnam, introduced a bill ex-
tending the right of either party in a criminal
case TO demand special Venire for a jury the
same as in civil case The bill was read sec.
Ond time under suspension Of the rules and re.
feTred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Milliken introduced a bill to make the pub
licatlon OF legal advertisements In Sunday papers
invalid. Read second time under suspension OF
the rules and referred to the Committee on Print.
ing.
Mr.. Ray introduced bill to regulate leaves OF
absence from Houses of Refuge and Correction,
Read the second time under suspension of the
rules and referred to the Committee on Schools
and School Lands.
Mr. Carpenter offered a Joint resolution provid.
ing for a sine die )urnment Of the Legislature
on the llth Of April. The resolution was referred
to tue Committee on Rules and the House there
upon took recess
This afternoon The House wasted two hours in
Field aud Jacob Hildebrand, Sergeant at Arms
and porter Of the sixty second Senate. warm
contest occurred between DR.. Scott and Mr. Demr-
ey, the former wanting the bill referred to the
finance Committee, probably In order that 1t
might be snothered 1t was finally referred to
MI. Groom as a select COmmitte Of one.
The 81 bstitu'e for Mr.. Sinks Senate bill reqpir.
ing the SuDenntendents of Asylums to notify the
PROBATE Judges OF counties from which patients
come of all changes in the location of patient I'm
case OF cure discharge, escape death or eturn,
was amended variously and finally passed
Mr.. Tylers Senate bill authorizing Road Super.
Vlsors to plant fruit or shade trees along the pub
hc highways and 10 commute labor for that pur.
po and requiring certain reports, was lost, re-
considered snd laid on the table.
Mr.. Saltzgabtrs Senate bill empowering the
Judges of higher courts to disregard technical.
ties when inquiring into the wrongful detention
of persons In cases OF habeas corpus passed.
number Of local bills were disposed of, and
the House took recess
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
OVERLOOKED PARENTS,

Cincinnati, March 2l-This morning woman
named Gray saw woman carrying a child
which she firmly believed was Theodore Kelley g
little boy, lwo and one.half years old, who had
been missing since last Thursday, and for whom
search was about to be made In the sewers. She
followed the woman and saw her put the child
into the side entrance Of premises on Central
avenue. Mrs, Gray then called policeman and
had the hid and woman taken to a police s.a.
ton, where the parents of the child were over
jOyed to find their lost boy. The woman arrested
at Newport but gives no explanation Of her DOS
session Of the child.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
GEORGIA FLOODS.

Rome, March 21.-The country round about
this city is suffering from unprecedented rains,
The river Ia three feet higher than was ever be.
fore known. Wooley's bridge, fifteen miles above,
was washed away, and coming down tore away
reach 100000. 4 negro was drowned 6y the CAP.
sizing Of mis- boat while among the floating de
bris. No trains have been run on the Rome rail.
way for three days, and the publication of news.
papers is suspended The people go about the
city In boats
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
NO CHANGE OF SENATE OFFICERS.

Warrington, March 19,-several Republican
Senators, among whom are Ingalls, and Blair,
think the Republicans should stop with the com.
mittees and let the Democrats hold the Senate Of
fees until December unless an extra session be
called. The Democrats are united in the deter.
minai IN to fight against any present change of
officers Bayard, Hampton and several others
who advocated the policy Of general surrender,
have been overruled by the voice Of the caucus,
and the opinion now is that the officers will not
be changed until December, unless an extra SEES.
sion Of Congress Is called.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
AFFAIRS AT ST. PETERSBURG.


London, March 2l.-A st. Petersburg dispatch
says that BaranofF has succeeded Feodoruff as
Prefecture Of St. Petersburg. The Czar will make
Moscow his residence for the present.
1t is reported that the government will make a
compulsory purchase Of 1000 900 acres of the best
reclaimable portion Of the Wastetlands OF Ireland
900, aud afterwards Rpportioned among the ten
ants In thirty acre farms. The project meets with
general approval, and measures for practically
carrying out the plan will be taken up as early as
possible. The proposition is one OF the features
Of Gladstone's land bill, and was opposed by the
Conservatives
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
RUssIAs NEW RULER.

st. Petersburg, March lS.-The Russian Minis.
ter of Foreign Affairs to-day Issued eircular
dispatch, addressed to the Russian representa-.
tives OF the various European courts and seats Of
their governments, setting forth the policy the
new Gear has concluded to puisue in his govern
ment The dispatch states that so far as territory
is concerned Russia has attained her full devel
Opment, and 1t now remains for her to secure her
position and develop her internal resources. His
foreign policy will be Of as entirely pacific char
aCter. Russia will exert her influence to main.
tain the political equalization Of Europe when.
ever 1t is necessary to Cooperate with other pow
speCt for the rights OF government and for the
existing treaties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
PITTsBURG, YOUNGSTOWN Il CHI
CAGO.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., March lS.-The books for sub.
scription to the capital stock of the Pittsburgh
Youngstown & Chicago Railroad, were opened to .
day in this city, and 100000 OF the 50, 100000
capital stock required was subscribed. The stock
holders met here this afternoon aud elected c. II,
Andrews, George J. MaTgerum, H, NJ Garlick, l..
e. Cochran, ana General 4. w. Sanderson, Direc-
tors. AfteTWaId the Board met and elected c. H.
Andrews President and II, M, GariCk Secretary
and Treasurer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
STATE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

Columbus March 2l.-The Senate was not In
session this morning and did nothing this after
noon, except refer number Of bills to various
committees after second reading.
Mr. Parker presented a remonstranee of l51
citizens against the passage OF the Senate bill re-
lative 10 the crossing Of railroads at grade. Re.
ferred to the Judiciary Committee
Mr. Pripgle presented protest of the County
Commissioners of Clark county, and Board Of
Education and City Council Of Springfield,
against the passage Of the bill for the relief Of the
bondsmen of Theodore A. Wicks, defaultlng
County Treasurer. Wicks embezzled $4,000 or
S5O,OOO, and served year or SO in the Peniten-
tiary, and the matter Of holding sureties for the
amount has been disturbing element in Spring
field politics for the last two years.
AdinurnRd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
HANGED TWICE.

CHARLESTON, S, c., March 1S-James Black
COlored, was hanged at Marion today, for the
murder of Eli Wilcox colOred. He had been re-
prieved twice. As the trap fell the rope broke
and Black tell heavily TO the ground, splitting
blood and calling for water. Eighteen minutes
faler the trap was sprung the second time. Rich.
AID and Ben James, GOlOTed, were convicted Ct
Marion to day Of the murder Of D. NJ Harrell,
August last and sentenced to be hanged June
Ord,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
MURDER CONFEsSEl,.

Detroit, March 2l.-David Plattner one Of the
three men recently brought from the West Vir'
ginia Penitenuary to this place, on the charge Of
having murdered an old man named Higer, at
Norris, q small town near this city, three years
ago, this morning made q full confession Of the
terrible crime, duplicating his two companions
and also two other men now IN State prison for
the same Otfense, There seems no doubt of the
truth of his statement
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
LEAVING THE COUNTRY FOR THE
COUNTRY'S GOOD.

Charleston, ILL.,, March 19.-The vlgilantes who
on Thursday night whipped and hung several OF
those who have terrified this city and country by
robbing, murder, arson and killing and manning
stock for year past, during last night posted
printed bills all over the city, warning Rose Ds.
Wis, Joe lOles, Eliza Ritter, English Bill" Rob
Scott Meach Thompson, Mary Hoalt, Laura Dun.
can aud others, to lesYe at once. They nearly all
left to-day. The Yigilantes are determined to rid
the country of deSperadoes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
IERLAND.

Dublin, March 2l.-The cases of the Land Leag
uers have been adjourned to the summer assizes
The present jurors are all said to be members Of
the League.
. London, March 2l.-several land meetings were
held in Ireland yesterday. Dillon spoke at Wood
ford, and strongly aspersed the lrisG Judges
London, March 2l.-In the Commons, Gladstone
said that he hoped to make his financial state
ment on the 4th of April; introduce the Irish bill
on the 7h; adjourn the House for the Easter
holidays on the Sth; to reassemble on the 25lh
and the same day take second reading Of the
land bill,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
FRANCE.
Editors Punished.

Paris, March 22--The editor Of the Citoyen has
been sentenced to six months imprisonment and
1000 francs fine, the manager Of that journal to
three months and 2 900 francs, Editor Juvenal six
months and 900 francs, the manager Of the Revo
luton SOciae to the same, and ROchefort and
Delpene, editor and manager Of the Intransi.
geant, to 900 francs each, for articles applaud
ing the assassination of the Gear.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24

John Macarthur, brakeman on the P. & E.
road, was instantly killed, at Erie, Pa, Sunday
morning, while setting brake, The rigging
broke and hurled him to the track, The wheels
cut ad and arms off,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT
OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COM
PANV

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 22-The resignation of
F. R. Myers, Of the Pennsylvania Company, and
W. L. o Bren, Of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati u 81,
Louis Railroad, as general passenger and ticket
agents. and the appointment of E. A. Ford to fill
the vacancies caused thereby, has been officially
announced, the change to take effect April lsty
Mr., Ford's office will be in this city,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
BALTIMORE, PITTSBURGH g CHI
CAGO.

East Liverpool, March 2l,-At q meeting held q
few nights ago by the citizens Of this place. some
$500 was raised to secure the survey OF route
through this city Of the new Baltimore Plttsburg
Chicago Railroad. The engineers arrived this
morning aud proceeded at once to make the nec'
essary survey.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
sCRUTIN DE LIsTE,

Paris, March 21,-A secret vote will be taken on
the scrutin de Llste BILL which win tempt many
who have grudge against Gambe.ta to stab him
In the dark, There Is q strorg coalition against
him, .t.s ODD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
MINNESOTA BONDS.

The Supreme Court Declines to Act on the Read
IuStment Proposition.
st. Paul, Mimi, March 22.-The Supreme Court
which under the repudiated railroad bond acl
should bave met to-day to consider the constitu.
tonality of the question involved in the proposed
iOus times appeared as counsel in the case. The
Governor, under contingent provision Of the ad-
justment. will elect special court from the dis
trict Judiciary 10 decide the question