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The Mineral argus., 1883-09-06

Manitoba Is in a bad way financially.
At the present time. owing to a collapse
Of the specializing bubble, that was in
dated beyOnd sense or reason But the
greatest sufferers are not in Manitoba,
but the bankers and capitalists " the
eastern provinces. who freely lent
money to traders and spectators. The
hanks have had up 10 within 4 year the
most uubounded faith in the Manitoba
loans. The progressive policy Of the
government confirmed them in this
faith. and the influx ofa very good type
Of farmers supplemented il. But now 1t
Is admitted that 4 very Arse percentage
OF the emigr1nts are LOST in passing
through the states. and Others return
aher 4 season o. two. battling the eli
mate and the high freight rates. The
bank people ind that in Manitoba men
put in in dollars and take clt IN cents,
that the loans are not safe. and that
f~oreclOsing on the wilderness s ao easy
task. The orsie Ofspscaation. carried
- an extreme seldom witnessed IN the
United Sstes has been succeedei by a
stsgaatioa that vii severely TAX the
COURAGE and patience ofths mes, hope.
N1L Bat the country viii probably
emerge in time. from the present shat
ow and attain a degree Of real ~pros2srt
", bur not until fictitious values have
been materially reduced and enterprise
substituted for reckless speculation.
The Mineral argus., 1883-09-06

The startling statement : Published
that since the lst Of last January sixty
ave criminals have been banged by due
proeess OfAw. while seventy-ons have
been hanged or shot without il. N
January there we're six. in Februsry If.
teen. in Mareh three. IN April eleven,
in Nav seven. in June nineteen. and IN
July ten. At first sight this statement
Ogthe operations OF the lynch law dur
iaS the &st SIX nca.hs would seen 70
be an exaSyerStion. but careful readers
Ofthe daily record Of crime must admit
that IL CONES very near the truth. Il Is
asaa eonmentsrg On the lax admins
tratiOR oferiniaal aW in this country.
not only that 50 oany ynchings shouli
have occurred but that none cfthe lynch
ers have been punished for they are no
les violatos flaw than their victims.
But the prime cause ofthis condition Of
things IS 0on6 in .the poplar distrus.
q ordinary forms o. law. vhich seem e
give the criminal every advantage 6r
escspi-g conviction, ani Whsa convict
ed. 50 Danv eharess % escaping abe
Q1ate punishment through the aboti-
tioa ofths death peualty and unwise
excessive eienearv. The admiuistra.
ton Of f1sice should Be marked By Ger.
tsinu asd celeri-y a IN England and
other countries. where iynch hW i
scarcey ever rssorbe1 70 for TIE prnish,
nsnt ofcrine and all 0fkeizis are hess
b strict accoaatahily hr the due exc.
eufion q crinlnal hvs
The Mineral argus., 1883-09-06

The great shoe and leather failures Of
Boston and vicinity are attributed to
our production. The manufacturers
loaded themselves up 80 heavily with
made-up stock that it was only a ques-
ton of time when the crash would come.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
ABOUT S2,OOO,OOO GONE.
What is Done with the Documents
Ordered by Congress.
Plies Of Them Ssld to SscOud-hand Deal
srs and Leads Of Them Used by
Members to Pay Debts

WASHINGTON, March l8.--The second
hand book stores about town are now
filled with piles OF public documents
bearing the franks Of Congressman.
Few realize what an enormous business
is done in these publications. II we re-
collect, however, that Congress- orders
about 100000 worth Of printing an
nually, we may see the vast proportions
Of the work. These documents are
printed under a joint resolution Of the
two Houses OF Congress, for the most
part In large editions, and each member
Is credited with q proportiOnRte share.
As the close OF the session approaches
the members 20 to the document rooms
and hnd out how their account stands.
II any books are still to their credit,
they order them sent home or to their
rooms in the city, or authorize some
other disposition made Of them. Very
frequently members make exchanges,
and very often also this exchange Is in
the shape OF cash from dealers. 1t Is
frequently the case, again, that a MEM
ber can pay on some obligation by q
load of valuable public documents. 1t
Is alleged that once q sitting member,
who held a contested seat, saw by the
vote In progress on his case that In q
few more minutes he would be unseRted
and, wise In time, he rushed to the dOcu-
ment room while the yeas and nays
were being called, drew all his books,
franked and directed them to q friends
house, and saw them safely OF before
tho vote was announced.
A members share Of public documents
ls by no means an insignificant per
quisite. He gets. roughly speaking, one
four hundredth part OF the publications
the cost Of which is $1,000, 900, or 5000
worth. an amount equal In value TO his
salary. The collection would not sell
for that sum, OF course, and yet the
cash value Of q complete set Of public
documents for year would be consider
able. While much rubbish ls printed,
some of the books are valuable, and
much desired by certain classes Of con-
stltuents. The greatest demand is for
Agricultural Reports. An edition of
100000 copies Is ordered of this volume,
but even this enormous number Is in
sufficient to supply all, and, In cOnse-
Quence, members from rural districts
often exchange or buy large quantities
from city members or the book stores.
so large and steady ia the sale of these
reports that they have regular price.
They are rated etteR cents apiece, and
at this price some country members buy
them by the hundred dollars worth.
One member bought 1900 copies last
godA hb llio OWh pApbiAbp AOA uAhbA
tiOn among his constituents, in addition
to his own supply and all he could get
from fellow members.
leading merchant in this trade says
that some members supply constituents
with all public documents asked for,
even though they have to purchase the
books, and that sometimes members
spend hundreds Of dollars In this way.
They have the means, and rather than
risk giving offence they quietly buy the
document, frank 1t, and send 1t of.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
ARBITRARY ARRESTS IN SOUTH
CAROLINA.

CHARLESTON, March 18.-In Clarendon
county, this State, yesterday and last
night, Charles Wilson, a deputy United
States Marshal, assisted by two consta-
bles, arrested nine white men and one
colored man, all respectable merchants
or farmers. He took them from their
homes without allowing them 10 change
their clothing or make any preparation
for journey, carried them TO Grahams
and locked them up all night. In the
morning he took them to Florence,
where they are to be held until Tuesday,
when they Will be examined by g o. 8.
Commissioner. Wilson said the arrest
was for an election offence, but would
give the prisoners no more definite in
formation of the charge against them.
Bail was offered for all the prisoners,
but Wilson refused it, giving as his rea-
son that to do so would deprive him Of
his mileage. Great lndigdRtiOn has
been caused by this proceeding.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

At the Summit county Infirmary, near
Akron, the other day, Helen Fetters died
suddenly, leaVinga little girl baby. She
she would die. The family live in San
dyville, and on being advised, sister
older. came at once, only to see her low
ed Helen corpse. Deceased had been
living In Canton last fall, and 1t seems
went to Akron, concealed her name,
and did not let her folks know her mis-
fortune. Her sedueer was an Akron dry
goods clerk, who has skipped out. 1t is
said Helen Fetters is not the only girl
he has ruined. The sister said she woaId
return and claim the baby.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
AssAssINs AGAIN AT WORK.
A CUWArdly Attempt to Murder Lady
RlOrenOS Dixie.

a CoWArdly Attempt to Murder Lady
RlOrenOS Dixie.
LONDON, March 18.-Lady Florence
Dixie was attacked at Windsor yester-
day by two men, disguised In women's
clothes. Her dress was cut with daggers
In several places, but she received no
injury. Lady Florence was walking In
the two men asked her what time 1t
was. She replied that she had no watch.
and AfterWard noticed that, though they
wore Women's clothes, their faces had
been shaved. Much alarmed, she started
to walk away, and was followed by the
men, one of whom seized her. She strug
gled to escape, but seeing their daggers.
fell In q swOOn. This took place at
o'clock In the afternoon, and she did not
recover her senses until ~ .. m, Lady
Florence has been prOstrated to-day.
The story OF the affair WAS ELECTED from
her Only at intervals. The saving OF her
life is attributed TO her st. Bernard dog,
which, IL iB supposed, protected her
while she lay in the swOon. Lady Flo
renee had no reason to suspect immediate
danger, although she had been some
what fearful since the receipt Of letters
about the Land League. The last thing
she remembers is one Of the men push
ing q quantity OF mud into her mouth.
palms we're cut across, and her gloves
severed. There were two dagger holes,
two inches apart, In the right breast Of
her dress. A broad steel corset rib had
been broken by the weapon, which had
penetrated to the inner lining OF her
dress at the first stroke, and TO her corset
at the second stroke. Lady Florence
supposes that she unconkciously strug-
gled with the men, assisted by her dog,
until the scoundrels we're disturbed by
a cart passing the woods. She received
threatening letters while In Ireland re-
Gently. One Of the men wore a green
dress and q large hat with veil. The
yelled man attempted the assassination.
No arrests have been made. The police
have a slight clue to the scoundrels. II
Is believed that the men were bitten In
the struggle.
DUBLIN, March 18.-Bowles, one of
the prisoners awaiting trial in connec-
ton with the Ph9nix Park murders,
died In an epileptic at in KilmaiRham
jail tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
Death of Capt. VIM. r. Raynolds.

Last Friday Capt. Vim. +. Reynolds,
son Of John +. Reynolds Esq, died, af-
ter an illness Of some years standing.
He was born in Canton Oh March I1th,
of a seaman. When the war broke ont
he enlisted in Co. +, 4th o. V. l., after
wards going into the navy and served
with distinction. He was an active
member OF the &. A. R., and greatly
esteemed in private life. The funeral
took place from the residence of Mrs.
Lester, at 5th aud Poplar streets on Mon
day afternoon, and was largely attend
ed. The members of Canton Post No.
% we're present in a body, and the ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Platter
and Rev. Ruhns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
WHY A GOVERNMENT MEssERGRR
WAS DISMISSED.

WASHINGTON March 1s.-0liVer G.
Black (cOlOred), a Government messen-
ger in the office OF Theodore D. Wilson,
Chief Naval Constructor, United States
Navy, was recently dismissed by Secre-
tary Chandler, for the reason, as he
alleges, that he refused to act as hostler,
bOOtblack, and general domestic servant
in Mr. Wilson's house. He publishes In
a morning paper an account Of the cir,
cumstances in the shape Of an affidavit,
and protest against the injustice done
him by summary dismissal for such a
reason. Chief Constructor Wilson de-
clines to make any statement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
RNDED IN MURDER.

CHILucoTHK, OHIO. March 19.-Wm.
Keyes, a farmer living four miles from
Taylor on his way home on Saturday
night. He accused Stanton Taylor of
stealing a buggy robe. Taylor called
out his brother John and the two as
saulted Keyes, who drew q revolver, In
staItly killed Stanton and mortally
wounded John. Keyes then started for
this city to surrender himself, but was
met by a constable and arrested. -Four
murders within the past five years have
been committed in that neighborhOod.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

RARTHoUAKE In MARYLAND.


Through portions of Baltimore and
Hartford counties there was q great deal
Of alarm created on Sunday night by a
distinct shock OF earthquake. 1t took
place about 61h p. m, and appeared to
come from the south, and lasted about
half q minute. Mr.. r. w. PeArce Of
Towsontown who was at the time pay
ing Visit to Mr.. Jonathan Amber in
Hartford county says: 1T shook the
house Ia q fearful manner, causing the
windows rattle as IL a keg of powder had
exploded in the cellar, made the dishes
dance on the table. and seemed to affect
the occupants of the house as would a
galvanic battery. Mr.. d. II. Twining,
who was with me at Mr.. Ambler's house
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
THE MISSISSIPPI FLooD sUBs1D1No

MEMPHIS, March 18.-The river here
continues to decline steadily. The track
Of the Memphis q Little Rock Railroad
is free from water. and repairs on that
line are actively progressing. In many
localities between Memphis and Helena
the river Is within its banks.
HELENA, ARK, March lS.-The river is
declining at the rate of six inches day.
The gauge now registers less than 40
feet, total fall Of over two feet. The
bottom lands will soon be free from wat
er, and planting will begin within
three weeks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

The concert given by Nine. Minnie
Hauk, in the Opera House, was Of the
highest character, both in conception
aud rendition, and was listened to by
some of our ablest musical critics, who
pronounced an unqualified approval.
The members Of the company stand at
the head Of their profession in the world
Of harmony, and well did they sustain
their reputation. being frequently re-
tion was an ovation, and = fitting trib-
ute to the high order of excellence tC
which they have attained. 1t was an
evening Of unmixed pleasure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Wikidal Of our
city, received dispatch from Topeka,
Kansas, on Saturday, announcing the
death Of their oldest son, Louis P. Wiki
dal. Deceased had been living on his
farm near Topeka for about eight years,
he leaves his wife and f1ve or six chill
dren, ranging from infancy to adult
age. His age was near fifty. The funer-
al will take place tomorrow, Thursday,
at 2 p. m, from the family residence,
corner Of Fifth and Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

has travelled extensively over all parts
of the world. and has experienced many
severe shocks Of earthquake in South.
America. He says IL was as loud and
severe as any that ever occurred in that
country while he was there" At the
house Of Mr.. Andrew Sims, In Baltimore
county the effect was as marked as at
Mr.. Ambler's house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

The iron Ia down on the Connotton
Valley R. R., toa place on the Burt far m
betW cen the bridge this side Wild Tur-
key Lock and the P. G. & 81. L. r. B.,
near William McGuire's farm.
Last week the COnnottOn Valley Z. &.
Co., was distributing telegraph poles
along the line Of It's road In the White
Eyes Creek Valley. 1t is given out that
~ sooH "a the wires are up. passenger
trains will be run regularly TO Avon
dAle.-COshOeton Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

We learn that our esteemed. old-time
Democratic friend, ]. N. Myers ESQ.,, of
Canton, Is candidate for Solicitor of
that city. The writer is intimately SC
qualnted with Mr.. Myers, and his un-
ceasing efforts In behalf Of Democracy,
and it would afford Us q eat pleasure to
conferred upon this gentleman an hon
OF which he Is in every respect worthy
of. Capable, honest, energetic, he
would serve the people we'll and faith
fully.-New Philadelphia Argus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

II Democrats are not In favor OF max
ing the tariff duty on wool higher, they
are in favor OF making the outrageous
tariff on woOllen manufactures lower.
Let ns eqnaliEe-EQUALIZR. Do away
with these Infamous monOpOlies; QUIT
TOhbinR farmers and labOrers 20 put
millions into the pockets of the manu-
featuring lords. We have had enough
Of this yillainy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

winter fingered in the lap of spring
TO an alarming extent on Monday. The
old gray headed fellow should not be
fOOling around the young maid at his
age. but retire at once to his cave. The
country can we'll spare him. His name
is Wiggins. perhaps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

LAFAYETTE, Ind, March 1o.-ThIs
morning an incendiary fire damaged
the Lafayette paper mill SIC, 900 to &12,-
600; insured. This afternoon the -four
mill OF Leitzenberger burned, and
several other buildings are damaged.
Loss $4,000; fully insured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

DR.. Kisner will return to Canton ON
Saturday, March 14th, and remain until
Saturday, April 7th, inclusive. Piles
cured. Diseases of women a specially.
Chronic diseases of a general character
successfully treated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Surprising though it may be, we learn
that Underhill, Upham, Nighmau ct al,
Republican candidates for city Offices
are anxious to be elected. and express
eternal In the human breast" They
may imagine their immense personal
popularity will work miracles for them.
OF that we shallsee anOn--after election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Walter Davis, fourteen years old. was
brought to the county jail on Monday,
from the FairmOunt Children's Home,
having made no less than FIVE attempts to
set drs TO that institution during the
past Eve months. He says he Is tired of
staying there, and will probably be sent
to the Reform Farm at Lancaster.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

There is no use to apply to the Sheriff
for passes into the county jail, to Wit
ness the execution Of George MeMillen
next June, for none will be admitted
except thOse especially designated by
couple dozen applications, which are
thrown into the waste basket. An exc
cutiOn is not performance Of minstreIs,
and the audience will be confined 70
those only who are absolutely necessary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
JsoL.on rovnshIp NominatIon,

The following is a list OF candidates who
received the nomination on March 18th,
in jackson township: Trustees-H. G.
KrOpf, Jacob Braucher and Frank Bo-
ron. Clerk, John A. Smith. Treasurer,
John j. LutZ. Assessor, VIM. Fl. Brau-
cher. Constables, Abraham Steese and
Samuel Batz. Justice OF the Peace.
Reuben HOll.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

There are now one hundred and flfty
cellars dug. and ready for new houses,
in different parts Of the city, and still
more 70 come. Let the good work go on.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Pure Rio coffee at 121S cents per
pound, equal to any In the market, at
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Mr.. Thomas Reynolds, OF the Akron
Beacon, aud his mother, attended the
funeral Of his cousin, Capt. william r.
Reynolds, Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

When You purchase real estate demand
an abstract Of title. It Is the sellers
duty to satisfy you that the title Is good
and clear Of tncumbrance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

. Next Sunday is Easter. Fine church
music and cOlored eggs will be predom-
ilant features.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Special bargains in four numbers Of
BellOn's grease-prOOf silks, from $1.25 to
$500 per yard. Call and examine.
GOLDBERG BROS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Langtry eashmereB In all the new
spring shades at Goldberg Bros
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

Red Ball Flour, finest in the market, at
4. G. Browns South Canton Tea House.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21

The average pay Of day laborers was
$1.50 to $1.75 in building trades; that of
iron miners, 81; Of coal miners. ei.22;
and Of iron and steel workers, e1.5l.
The gross profit on the sales of pro-
duets on the capital invested by manu-
facturers was a little over 361S per cent.
during the year 1880. Their gross profits
you will see, exceeded the sum paid by
them to their hands for making the
goods. That is what became Of the pro-
lection bOunties which our beastly high
tariff enabled them to charge the Ameri-
can people for their wares. They ex-
vested at 3i15 per cent. as shown by the
census statistics. which are based on
and cOllated from the returns the manu-
facturers themselves made to the Gen.
sus Marshals.
English manufacturers are we'll salts
fed with to 10 per cent. profit on sales
of their capital In the business, and IL
our manufacturers would accept SINH
lar profits our tariff might be reduced
more than half without requiring them
to cut down the wages of their hands q
single cent. 1t Is quite clear that OF
every four dollars "prOtection" adds to
the price of tho goods three goes into
the pockets Of the employing capitalists
and only one to their workmen who IA
bricate the goods. And this accounts
for the phenomena that hotels Of Wash
ington and the halls of Congress are
filled to oyerhowing with hired lobby,
not only clamOring against any reduc-
tiOn Of the present war tarih. but aa,
tually bounding and bulldozing the
members Of Congress to raise still high
er on the people?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-21
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Good Friday falls on March 2sd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-03-13
Dg his mother, as I mean to do to.mor-

ing his mother, as I mean to do to.mor-
row ~
"Oh, will you, pa?n
"I will if somebody'll tell my who
wrote that note to me o-Dight." said I.
II wrote it," replied Tom, with a
laugh. Julia was hid in the closet
when you went to her room. and when
you rushed out of the house she followed
you, n1et me, the minister was waiting,
and we were quickly made one flesh
But how came you in this room ?"
The note said should find you
here,
"Yes, I thought you would like to see
my mother, though she didn't know
you was coming. But how did you get
in?'
II forgot to lock the door, +" said Mary.
"How lucky !" said I. "WeTI have
another wedding to. morrow. And now,
good night"
II kissed Mary and the dear children
bless them-and then, taking my hat,
returned to my home. much happier
man than had been for years.
There was wedding next day, quiet
affair, and then short tour.
at present we are all at home-Tom.
Julia. Mary and land if you don't be-
lieve my story, just come down to Tad
mouth and inquire, Everybody knows
me here.
Adieu! Be virtuous and you will be
happy.