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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-07-30
rnr scorT law

The S.o.t law pMly's IN the hrd,
Declaring ihpY Will ntyn Yield
11ll 'rcgulaiion and fksuu"
iaaNcd ohio and tho nhllml
thls "a thplr old ipfdieelOnH shout
liut thla 'uKauoun ls plafod cut
rhc promise VIA 'twould greatly blcssl
Alasl Il only brings distress
such IA The tlult We plalhlg Heo
fuM drop, fiom lhr projection" uool
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-07-30

TgER ublcoh pdpCr8 evidently In
tend to c0try ,ho Dolphin thl0r mplipp,
II may shipsiec6 them, The Ropubll.
can p riy todiicd John R0Och ON The
government who made mllinhp. and
benellted thepaity LEADERS, ard the party
Itself no doubt In cnmpaiRns,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-07-30

or . large number Of preparations,
Ely's Cream Balm gives tho moet relief.
! can recommend II for catarrh, cold In
The head or hay fever. 3. d. Lewis, Prin.
cipai Graded School Clinton, Wis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19

The city markets Will be closed on
1hankSgivicg-day. November 18th.
The City Democratic Committee will
meet Monday night.
In the nited States Court yestcr-
day-Judge Robert ". Hughes pre-
>idng-the case of Ancerman against
Philips was tried. This suit was
brought for an alleged violation of
contract about lot Of corn. The jury
returned a verdict in favor Of Phillips,
the defendant.
Mr.. X. p. Barham, owner and editor
of the Petersburg hdcr-1Dpcai, was in
the city Yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas y. Conrad, president Of
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College. Blacksburg, and Mr.. W.
II. Prout, Of the Charlottesville Je6er-
soHidH. and ex-senator W. c. Num-,
of King william, were in the city yes
terday.
During the war the favOrite comedian
Of the Richmond Theatre was jim
Wells. who will be remembered By the
play-goers Of that era. Yesterday a
letter was received in Richmond from
Mr. Wells. dated at Holland, Mich,
where he is now playing, inquiring af-
ter a number of old friends. The let
ter was addressed to gentleman who
died fifteen years since. Mr.. Wells
was the Dutch Sentinel in the 4" Vir-
ginia Cavaliers" and was also immense
as the comedy man in the French "
Spy"
Mr.. Wells was a member of the
Young Guard of this city on the incep-
ton Of hostilitieS in lS6l, and served
gallantly.
Major F. A. G. Handy, Washington
correspondent, is in the city.
Rev. w. 6. Starr, "a Richmond
boy" and a great fayorite here, was in
the city yesterday. For several years
past he has been preaching at Char
lottesville, but under the appointments
Just made goes to Danville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
THE OFFICERS.


Max Spicrs. Young man formerly
a clerk IN The clothing store Of Mr.. II.
Schwarzschld, was tried in the Ilu,t-
irgS Court yesterday on the charge OF
stealing $227.7j worth of clothing from
Mr.. Schwalzschild. Mr. Schwarz-
schild. when called to the stand. SAID
that SpierS came to him highly rccom-
mcrdcd. After being with him a hort
ume he missed goods from hi, stock.
lie suspected Splers, and had him ar
rested.
A scaTch-warrant was gotten ont and
SrciS's room searched. In hi, trunk
va- found a large quantity of clothing.
smornurg in value to s2217j. al of
hich Mr. Schwarzchld identified a.
his property. The evidence of the
Guilt Of the accused was conclusive. and
the .,ury rendered a verdict Of guilty.
and ascertainei bis punishment at two
years ia the peniientiary.
Sp'cIS was uied for this offence at
the October terra Of the Hastings
Court, resulting in a hung jury. Since
Spiers has been in Jail he has made one
attempt to break jail and an alleged at
tempt to harg himself. a motion was
made Yesterday to set aside the verdict,
hich motion the Court oyerrulcd. The
Court allowed his counsel until Satur-
day to prepare bills Of exception.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
TREASURY EMPLOYEES.
Detectives Keeping "a Record Of Their short
Jennings in the Department.
lMashlrpinn Sfar1


A thorough-going reform in the dis
cipline Of the Treasury clerks is in
progress. The supervision exercised
over the clerks does not end, and many
suppose, with the care to see that all
reach the Department in time each
morning. The building is pretty big
place to loaf in, and good portion Of
the day might be spent in passing
around the corridors. On every floor
Of the building there are stationed de-
tectiyes TO watch the clerks and report
any improper conduct or neglect OF
duty. These persons, it is said, have
been on duty for some time, but their
presence up to this time has been un-
known to the clerks, who considered
themselves safe after they had run the
gauntlet Of the doorkeeperS. 4 very
careful record, based upon the reports
received, is kept, and upon them will
be determined the standing of the
clerks. Those who keep up too low an
average will be in danger of dismissal.
General CONSERVATION prevails through
the Department on account Of the strict
enforcement Of the rules in regard to
the hours Of duty, etc. The female
clerks in particular are very much ex-
cited over it. and some of them privately
call the doorkeepcrs "mean things"
Many of them gather about Chief-Clerk
louman's Office each day to see if they
have been reported and to dispute the
record. Some complain that other wo-
men who are late give in the name Of
some Of their associates instead of their
own. Some make pathetic appeals to
the watcLmen to take their names OF
the book On the first day. when
nearly three hundred clerks were late.
the watchmen at the doors were be-
sieged all day long with appeals not to
report dellnquentS. One man was so
worked up over the matter that he
couldn't Slt at his desk. but went to
the watchman who had his name at
least twenty times during the day and
begged him not TO report him. Since
then the books containing the record
have been handed to the chief clerk
Just as early as possible after the clerks
have arrived. Many of the lady clerks
are the victims Of their own curiosity.
In the rush that is made on the doors
Of the Treasury few minutes after q
O'Clock many pass through without
giving their nameS but they invariably
stop to see who else is being marked,
and in that way are caught themselves.
The effect Of the new rule is apparent
in the reduced number Of tardieS. 1t
is estimated that the first day 5 record
showed a loss Of from three to Cour
days 10 the Government within the
space of twenty -four hours. ieSter-
cay the aggregate loss Of time was not
over an hour ard 4 half.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
4 ROI1L GTFT.
TIE PIE, d'ut Erc.H,> a haNa Bow ana
woman. Dress from ArG Nalefpa.
MnALilnlDn -tnr

TIE PIE, d.ut Erc.,,> hsta BevI nnI a
vomar'. Dress FROM AinE Maliefon.
Washington s'arl
Iii, polyne>ian Majesty. King Malie-
toa Of Samoa, has made a present to
President Cleveland Of number Of
articles Of Samoan Manufacture. Pre-
sident Cleveland has deposited the arti-
cles with the National Museum, and
they were placed o. exhibition there
to-day for the first time. occupying a
case conspicuou>ly placed in the north
ball. The donation comprises what
is known as kava outfit, consist
iig Of kaya bowl, a cocoanut cup for
blinking the kaya. and specimens Of the
root of the pepper tree, Of which the
kaya is made. There is also a rug
made Of the bark Of the paper-mulber-
~ tree, and the complete wardrobe Of
a Samoan lady, consisting merely Of a
lihu or girdle, upon which are suspend
ed long ibres Of the inner bark Of the
mulberry tree. Thu girdle is bound
around the lady 5 waist. and the tibrcs
hang down distance of eighteen
inches or two feet. Some seasons
the sty les charge, and the lkus
are worn much shorter. The Kaya
bowl is considered by far the most val
liable of the articles. The bowl and its
legs were carved out of solid piece Of
Samoan chestnut. The bowl is fifteen
or eighteen inches IN diameter. The in
terror is highly polished and has a
pearly look. This appearance is due to
long use, and the stains made by the
deposition from the liquor with
which the bowl has been filled
at many royal feast. The making
and drinking of kaya is State
ceremony, at which many rules Of eti-
quette are observed. Small pieces of
the root are handed around to the
young unmarried women, who chew it.
The maSticated root is then placed in
bowl and mingled with water. The
chief preparer then wraps flexible bark
around the compound and slueezes out
the liquor. The saliva, it is said. pro-
duces fermentation. and the whole COM
pound Is slightly intoxicating. When
the sacred liquor is made the King first
fills himself, and then the drink is
handed around to members Of the tribe
in order Of social consequence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
shoKN TkiXY CrG ARs.
WHO IS MRS. WINSLOWg

As this question is frequently asked. we
NH simply say that She is lady who for
upwards of foriy yeaIs has uutirlnyy de-
voted her time and talents as female ply
sician and nurse. principally among chill
dren. She has especially studied the con-
stitutlon and wants OF this numerous class
ard rs result of this effort aud practical
know ledge obtained in Il lifetime spent as
a nurse and physician. she has compounded
SOOTHING SYRUP for children tcething.
. II operates Ike magic. giving rest aud
health. and Is. moreover. sure To regulate
the bowels. Ia consequence Of this article
Mrs. Miuslow Is becoming world renowned
a. asbeneiactOr Ot her race. Children cer-
tainly do HI-E UPhud bless her. Especially
Is this the case In th.scty Vast quantities
of the SOOTHING SNRUPare DAILY sold
and used here. We think Mrs. Wiuslow
has immortalized her name by This inyalu-
able article, aud We sincerely believe thou.
sands OF children have been saved from an
early grave by Us timely llse. and that mil
lions yet unborn VIII share It's brnefits and
unite In cal Ing her blessed. 80 MOTHER has
discharged her duty 10 her suffering little
ONES IN our opinion. until she has given 1t
the bcnent Of Mrs. WINsLOWS ; SOOTH-
ING SARUP. Try II, mothers-TRY IT
NOW.-Ladies' Visitor, New York Cfy. sold
by all druggists. 25 cents bottle.
no i7-eOdiW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
TIC EIccIric LI.lif.

Mess the public are vastly deceived
in the progress being made, the electric
lights will not be in operation by De
ccmber lst-the date last and most
confidently fixed for their lamps to
shine upon the principal thoroughfare,
Of the city.
Under the existing arrangements, il
is not proposed to have iron suSpen.
sion-poles on Main street west of Sixth.
SO some OF our prominent citizens are
kicking, and have brought the matter
before the proper Council committee.
If iron suSpension-poSts be substituted
for the wooden ones already down, a
delay from that cause may be possible,
but certainly the iron posts look better
than the wooden ones complained Of.
Nowhere is it proposed to erect the
lamps on the iron posts.
The suspension-pOsts " are the
posts upon which the wires are con-
yeyed from lamp to lamp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
The Gigantic Bird or Mada.ascar


Grandidier has communicated to the
Academy Of Sciences an interesting ac.
count Of his search for remains of the
gigantic bird Of Madagascar, the lEpyor-
mis-, supposed to be the original from
which the fabled Roc Of the Arabian
Nights was derived. The hope that the
bird itself might still survive, accord
ing to Grandidier, is without founda-
ton. \ vast area Of the interior south
Of latitude 20 degrees S., heretofore
hardly visited, now proves to be an
arid plateau with sparse desert vegeta-
ton, suitable perhaps for ostrich.like
birds, but where they could hardly ex-
ist without being observed even by the
scanty population Of these wastes.
These natives have neither knowledge
nor traditions Of any such creature,
according to our author. Remains,
chiefly of the eggs, have hitherto been
found only between Cape st. Marie and
Machlkora, on the southern coast, at
Mananzari. Port Leyen, and 81. Marie
Island. The coast is bordered
by immense sand-dunes. only a
few yards from the sea, which
are constantly advancing in a
southwesterly direction. The complete
eggs have been found only where rain.
flooding the rayines, had suddenly wash
ed away large quantities of sand. Ii is
probable that the bird covered its eggs
in the warm sand like an ostrich. and
that those found whole are such as fail
ed TO hatch. They are naturally rare.
but fragments of the egg-shel are not
uncommon and occur chiefly where the
sand is sifted by the wind. On the
dry plateau none were found. With
the pieces Of egg-shell were found seye-
raj species Of bulimus, helix, and
cyclomosta, one Of which, bulimus
faxanneux fer, still retains part of its
color-marks, and is found living in some
parts of Madagascar at the present day.
The dunes appear to be formed largely
OF shell-sand, mixed with grains Of
quartz and occasional concretionary
balls Of lime. The traveller was not
fortunate enough TO find any bones. lie
thinks the Kpyornis, like the moa of
New Zealand, though now entirely ex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
Police Items.

A colored youth named Richard
Meads was arrested yesterday by Officer
Charles Butler on the charge of stealing
a lot Of chickens from some one living
near CorcOran Hall, on Church Hill,
and Of the value Of s4.75. He was
locked up at the First station-house and
will be before the Police Court this
morning.
Last Sunday Officer Lamkin brought
Charles alias Bill Foster here from
Baltimore to answer the charge of
breaking into the house of Mr.. Henry
Hunter. Foster has since his arrival
here been identified as the man who
broke into Mr.. Lem. Powers's house in
October last, and a warrant has been
issued charging bim wish llas offence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
knights TempIarS.

The Grand Commandery Knights
TCmplars Of Virginia met in annual >es-
sion Yesterday at 10 o'clock at st.
Adams Hall, corner Of Third and Main
streets.
The following grand officers were
present: Right Eminent Frank Avery
Reed. grand commander Very Emil
nent William II. Harrison Lynn. de-
putty grand commander Very Emil
nent James Braxton Blanks. grand
generalissimo: Very Eminent James
lee Beck, grand captain-general :;
Emircnt Thomas Jefferson Evans.
grand senior warden; Eminent
Isaac Stoddard Tower, grand junior
warden; Sir Charles L. Wingo. grand
treasurer Right Eminent William
Bryan Isaacs, grand recorder Eminent
Daniel James Turner, Jr., grand stand
ard-bearer; Eminent James Little
Avis. grand swOrd-bearer; Eminent
Frederick Greenwood, grand warder !;
Dennis Is. Collins, grand captain of the
guard.
There was a very large attendance at
this assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
pamou aud Pythlas East Wight.

The story as drAuatized by John
Bauim, the Irish novelist and dramatist.
Of Damon and Pythias, pOrtraylng
friendship in its true garb was beauti-
fully rendered at the Theatre last night
by Mr.. Frederick Warde'S company.
The house was well crowded. The
PythIanS were there, Of course, and thor
oughly enjoyed the realistic rendition
Of the play that SO admirably eXem-
pliieS their order Of true brotherly
love. Uf the Interpretation of Damon
by Mr.. Nardc 1t is useless to criticiSe.
because Mr. Warde IN this performance
confirms the belief that he Is the equal
Of the tragcdiaus Of his day. His sup
port does justice to the selection of
his company. Henry Ayeliug as
Pythias has made his mark. and
viii be lorg remembered for the
spirited and faithful manner of
his charactlzation. Mr.. Dubois, as the
tyrant Dionysius," well understood
and played his part. In fact all the
characters showed no Shortcoming. and
the whole performance was thoroughly
and r'edly appreciated. Mr.. Warde
and his principal supporters were called
before the curtain at the end of each act.
Miss Mittens Willctt and Miss Sara
MonyPenuy both sustained their beau
tful and irving rolcs in the most ac-
ccptable manner, and, in short, the
whole performance was greatly enjoyed.
Tonight Richard Ill. will be given.
and there Will doubtless be q crowdel
house to witness this last performance
of Mr. Frederick Nardc and his excel
lent company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19

In thi, court Yesterday, in the case of
Iehlc rs. McGcorgc, for malicious
prosecution, the plaintiff was allowed
damages in the sum Of $50.
he grand jury will meet at 10 A.
VI. to-day. The most important cases
to be heard are those Of the three con-
'ict,-Edward Green, Hugh Nixon, and
joseph Pawley. All three are charged
with escaping from the penitentiary.
Green is also charged with two other
oiIence>--in shooting, with intent to
Kill, officer W. y. Smith. Of Holly
wood cemetery, and Nixon with the
additional oiience->hoOting Peyton
llurdlcy. The escape and shooting oc-
CURED IN the daytime Of July 18th
last, and created more excitement in
the southwest end than the Pawnec
war did in big Richmond April 2I.
lstl. Nixon and Edwards were badly
handled at the same time. All the par
ties long since recovered from thc in
iUries received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
Delegates 10 the Harbor Convention

Mayor Darlington has appointed the
following delegates to the Harbor Con
yention. which meets in Savannah OF
the 25th instant John A. Curtis, X.
+. Blankenship, c. p. +. Burgwyn,
John OFT, j. Allston Cabell, II. d.
Whitcomb, Colonel Archer Anderson,
and Captain George W. Allen.
The Governor has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as delegates to the
lIarbor Convention Lewis d. Cren-
shaw, Jr,, c. p. f. Burgwyn, Wynd-
ham K. Meredith, General Charles j.
Anderson; Mayor John f. Taylor, of
Manchester; Charles f. Collier, OF
Petersburg; Captain c. W. Mardaugh,
Of Portsmouth; Colonel Thomas Tabb,
Of Hampton.
The Convention will consider mat ers
looking to the Improvement of the har-
tors Of the South Atlantic ports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
BsoEE TRIxY CIGARs.

A pECsGI~r.- STORY MIR. Isaac &. Chap
man. dsUgyist. Newburg. y. s.. writes us /:
Il have for the past ten years sold several
gross &C DR. WILLIAM Halls BNL~AM FoR
TFE lUNDs. ! can say of 10 what / cannot
say Of any other medicine. I have never
heard a custom speak of 10 but 10 praise
III virtues I'm the highest manner. 1 nave
recommended 10 In a great many eases OF
Whooping-Coush with the harpiost effects.
have used it .n niy own family or many
Yeas; In fact, always have bottle in tho
UAlItgfue-r.tg.f
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
Manchester Notes.

The congregations as well as friends
Of the Central Methodist and Fifth
Street Methodist churches were much
pleased last night to welcome back
their present pastors, Reys. Messrs.
Christian and j. NJ. Campbell, for
another year. Mr.. Williams. Of
the West-End Methodist church,
however, has been assigned to another
field. All three of these gentlemen are
universally popular here, and while the
people are much pleased to have two Of
them back, it is with sorrow that they
part with Mr.. Williams, who is
an elegant Christian gentleman as
well as an able minister of God.
Rev. Mr.. ". IL. Robinson, Mr.. Will
liams's successor, is young man. of
two years connection with the Confer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19

ence, is preacher o. promise, aud has
made a good record in the fields IN
which he has labored.
Emily Woodbridge, colored lunatlc
who has been confined in the city jail
for several weeks, died yesterday morn
ing. Application was made to get her
in the asy lum, but the effort was futile.
The Hastings Court was in session
yesterday hearing civil cases. 1t will
be in session the remainder Of the
week.
An important meeting Of the City
Democratic Committee will be held at
: o'clock tonight. A full attendance
is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
AUCTION SALES To-Day.

n. ". BOWE, / o'clock +. 81. executors
aud commissioner sale Of seventeen
lots on west Broad street and corner
lot on west Franklin street.
J. THOMPSON BROWN & CO., 40 T.. NJ,
twO-story brick d.frame house aud
large lot, No. SIS north Eighteenth
street.
II. l.. STAPLES & co. { o'clock p. N two
story brick dwelling no. $40 north
/ Inst street.
+. u. BOOK. 10 A. NJ. continued sale OF fur
niturc a. 3Oj east Broad street.
GEORGE ". MAYO, at 10 A. NJ, parlor aud
chamber furniture, 80.
l.. POWERS, O'Clock +. NJ. cabbages and
potatoes, At Richmond and Allegheny
IalIoad depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19
English Plum Pudding.

A lady of excellent taste and judg-
ment will make for me this season
Plum Pudding and Mince-Nleat. Her
Plum Pudding is made after an old
English recipe, and is delicious. Or
ders should be sent in at once, that
they may be ready for Thanksgiving
day and the following holidays.
JOSEPH NJ. BLAIR, Grocer,
500 Main street pace Block.
Branch Store, Second and Broad
sIrelfS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-19

]. Oycrture, " Semiramidc, " lROS-
Ninl.) Orchestra. ,. Soprano solo, Aria,
from " Der FreiSchutz," weber, Miss
Emma Berger. of Burlington, WIscon-
su. 3. Duo, Violin and Piano. " Obe-
ron" david and Benedict MesSrs.
, Kessrich and Reinhardt. T. symphony
40. l3. Largo and Finale" ClIaydn.)
Orchestra. 5. Soprano Solo. Doug
las. Tender and True" CPease.) Miss
Emma Berg ?. g. Clarinet Solo, Nir-
gmia. a. Gcbhardt,l Mr.. Felix Jar.
della. :. q, Scrcnade, CKoppitzI; b.,
March. " Turkish Patrol, -" ,M.chaelio.l }
Nrcleelfa.