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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
GEORGE w. CURTIS ON THE PRESENT
DEMONSTRATION.

At the meeting OF the Civil Service
Reform Association held at Newport
Rhode Island, on Wednesday, the 9th,
George william Curtis was elected Presl-
dent. This subject Of civil service since
the change Of administration was die.
cussed at the meeting, and II was gen.
orally agreed that the cause had been
considerably strengthened by the higher
average Of ability called for.
Mr.. Curtis delivered o lengthy ad.
dress on the subject "Ciyil Service Re.
form under the present National Ad.
ministration." In closing his remarks,
no said:
II believe that any unprejudlced OBJ
server, Republican or Democrat, who con.
slders the enormous difficulties and per-
plexities Of the situation, and who looks
solely at tho interest of reform, will I'D.
init that since the spoils system was first
generally introduced into our na.
ti0nal administration no President has
given such conclusive evidence both Of
his reform convictions, and Of HIS cour-
ago In enforcing his conyictions,as Pres
ident Cleveland. Indeed, such an OBJ.
server will not deny that the &C ID cause
10 very much stronger than II was year
ago, and that the action OF the Execu
tive, with whatever Inconsistencies and
mistakes, has been OF the utmost ser.
vice toward the final overthrow Of the
odlous spoils sysiem--a system OF mon.
archical and aristocratlc rule which de-
grades our politics, dlsgraces our ma
tlonal character, and which deprives
American citizens In all parties OF a
free and equal chance honorably TO 80.
cure q place In the public service. There
10 no higher patriotic achievement than
this, and In the great controversy for
administrative retorm-the most impor.
tant contest In this country since that
Of slavery-a President who has shown
the fidelity to conviction, the official
heroism, the confidence In the patriot.
lam aud intelligence Of the people, dis.
played thus far by President Cleveland,
unquestionably deserves the warmest
support and the most generous consid.
GRAFTON from all patriotic citizens,
whatever their party sympathies may
beb
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
ONO STATE UNIVERSITY.

We have received from President Scott
OF the Ohio State University, q copy oi
the Summer Announcement, which Ii
q pamphlet OF 80 pages, neatly got up
containing valuable suggestions and re-
marks, and showing the superior ad'
vantages to DO had In the Ohio State
University, Besides the University H.
brary, students have access 10 the State
library with It's sixty thousand vol
umes, and the city library OF Columbus
with its sixteen thousand volumes.
Tuition Ia free In every department Of
the institution, and where 80 desiring,
students can meet their expenses In
part by labor on the farm. There are
many special features In the University,
among which are the military training,
the Mechanical Laboratory, Mining and
Mining Engineering, Veterinary Sci
ence, Agriculture. Horticulture and
Botany. In fact the Ohio State Unlyer.
sity Is complete institution, and ls
rapidly growing In public favor.
Special arrangements are TO be made
for receiving visitorp, and showing
them the University during tho week
Of the State Fair,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
RRlEE ITEMS.
The Daily News Narrowed Down for tho
Hasty Reader,

Tho Daily News Narrowed Down for tho
HAStY Reader,
The business portion Of b. Eugene, ONT,
was destroyed by fire.
Julius Wollman, Of MaSalllon, o., was
killed by cars near Orrville, o.
John Jasper, OF GAINESVILLE, o., died from
,tabs inflicted by William French,
At Louisville, KY, Urban Rice fell froma
'econd-story window and broke his neck,
An unknown man was killed by cars on
the p, Ft, W, q O. road near Masslllon, O.
Tho Capital Bicycle club, OF Washington,
d, o., will start On ita annual outing Thur6-
day.
A summary OF reports from the cotton
sections gives promise Of the greatest crop
for years
Mra. Frankie Morris was found guilty al
Usage Mission, Kansas, OF the murder Of
her mother, Mrs PoinOett,
One hundred and fifteen plckpoclsets and
thieves were arrested In New York during
tho four days ended Saturday,
On Saturday, Carpenter, tho Richmond,
Va, bank robber, who returned from Can.
ada, surrendered himself 10 tho authorities
OF that city.
Grand Army veterans strongly crlticiso
the action OF Governor Hoadly In failing to
properly and promptly honor tho memory
OF Gen. Grant
There are indications that the annual on.
campment OF tho Ohio @, A. r., at Spring.
Geld, ON the l2th and 18th I st., will DO
largely attended.
Jarvis Snyder, his wife and daughter and
William Helfrom and George Hansen, OF
Portland, Ore, were carried o7er tho falls
In Columbia river and drowned,
Members OF the Grant family In New York
visited the tomb OF the general on Sunday
afternoon. DR.. and Mrs, Douglas viii ac-
company the party 10 tho mountain, whore
MIRA Grant Ia reported 10 bo prostrated.
Large numbers Of people on Sunday visited
tho tomb In Riverside park, but only fow,
including the family, were admitted 10 the
City Hall, whore the emblems OF mourning
remain untouched Cen Grants life and
character we're made tho subject OF lscourso
In several pulpits In tho city, tho moro nota-
bio one being by Rev Robert Collyer.
Nearly all the dignltarles who attended tho
funeral have returned 10 their homes, aud
the larger portion OF the thousands OF ylsi-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
ROACH OUTRAGED" AGAIN.

Secretary whitney has served notice
upon John Roach that since he has not
finished the cruisers according to con-
tract, and Is taking no steps thereto,
the government will take possession OF
his ship.yard and finish them. The Sec
retary claims that the government has
a right to do this under the contracts.
The government having paid John
Roach tho greater part OF the money that
the contract called for, II is no more
than right II should have the ships. II
has paid for them, and ought 10 have
them. Az Roach will not finish the
cruisers. tho government should take
possession ofthe material and machinery
and finish them up. This action Of the
Secretary Of the Navy will start the Re.
publican newspapers Into a wailing
over Roach.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
THE President declined to stop the In

THE President declined TO stop the In
vestigation into the Coast Survey man
egement on account Of Professor Hllgard,
saying II innocent he need not fear.
An interesting episode occurred In the
investigation recently, which II will be
difficult for Professor Hilgard 10 explain
away. One OF the witnesses testified
that q eplendid black horse 0w ned by the
coast survey had been sold at one flfth
OF Its value TO u livery stable keeper on
Capitol Hill. Nothing could be learned
as 10 the disposition Of the funds received
from the sale and property. Clerk Wynee
was asked 10 enlighten tho committee
on the subject. He profeesed ignorance
aud as q last resort Professor Hilgard
was appealed 10 His testimonyct robor
ated the witness who spoke OF the sale
OF the horse aud he acknowledged that
no return was made TO the Government
OF the transaction.
The further the committee probes this
bureau tho more rotten II appears, and II
Ia understood that some OF the principals
are 10 be prosecuted In the courts. aud
may be sent 10 the penitentiary for their
mlhutouhs 4 nt HCionllHo TUX ~ ouUtHN'
oring TO work upon the sympathies OF the
President, but he has PIT hie foot down
on rascality and will not heed the ap.
peals made 10 him for mercy.
The coast survey Ia not alone In this
work OF corruption and fraud, but an
other alleged scientific school Ia yearly
squanderlng Government funds among
few favored ones. This has also been
brought TO the attention Of the Presl.
dent, and as soon M the coast survey
scientists are disposed Of the other place
will be given q searching examination.
Millions OF dollars are spent annually
for which no return 10 made TO the Gov.
ernment, and as soon as an attempt Ia
made to get at tho facts, the officials In
charge throw up their hands and say
that science must not be interfered with
In its research after knowledge. Tho
committee investigating the coast SUR
vey will not recommend the relnetate
ment Of any Of the crowd, although
they are beset by influential friends
OF the accused.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
TUE wAYNEsBURaH =. o.

The arst news Of the appointment Of
q. W. Burson as postmaster at Waynes
burgh, was received by the Cleveland
papers OF Sunday, and the friends there
felt good, aud many were inclined 10
make public demonstration, but Mr.,
Burson said mo-, lot us wait Til the
pap rs come. Accordingly the docu.
ment was duly received on Monday, and
In due time the band was got out, and
the new appointee serenaded and con.
graduated In good style. Mr.. Burson
will make a competent official, and
will well oil the bill. Long may
he flourish,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

WE regret to see the Repository flying
the "bloody sbir" again. When General
Grant was in favor OF burying that
shirt, and General Simon Cameron ap.
proves the appointment Of Confederate
Generals as pail bearers at Grants iu'
neral, surely the stay at.home and un'
born patrlots.of the war time should
follow suit.
Those bloody shirt Republicans who did not 20 to war
And some Of whom were thcn unborn, tho time Ia nov
10 far,
Hold high aoft that bloody rag aud howl out loud and
strong,
And mako thiS wctcbod garment solo burden Of
their sonal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
Killed bv Lightning.

Rock RAPID, Iowa, Aug l il-Reliabls
information Ia received here that during q
severe thunderstorm which passed over this
county farm house about twenty milss
south OF tho town was struck by lightning
aud all the inmates killed The inmates coh-
sisted OF John Mcclure, his wife and throY
children In tho western part Of the county
house was struck by lightning and burned,
but nobody was hurt The house OF Joseph
II. Wagner, two miles east OF here, was alg2
struck and severely damaged, though nobody
was hurt Tho storm was accompanied by but
little rain, but heavy rain fol- during the
night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

NEW LAREDO Mex, Aug, ii,-Four Pt
tho Mexican0 who participated In the motor
ious train robbery Of tho Mexican National
railroad, eighteen miles west Of this city, IL
February, 1893, have boon tried,
convicted and condemned 10 death BY
tho Mexican courts Seniors Pablo duorano
and Santiago Sosquin, both ox-mayor Of
this city, who were supposed 10 DO implica-
tod In the robbery and who have boon incar-
coratod In jail ever since, woro released, no
evidence having boon adducod duplicating
thom with the affair. Tho four mon cod
victad of tho robbery will DO ahot,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
THE FLAG OF LIBER ry.


Tho nag Of our great Union that Americans obcy
InculcAtN even justice which evcry land should sway
II known no favored rank or clasa with privilege on
rolled,
with millions othcrs loaded down that those may bo
ostolledi
And no church Of state with yinss fat and
nne,
Dy which favored priesthood may indulge like fattna
Bwinei
All, mol our Union was not mAdc for such state Of
thinss.--
whore rank and prcstcraft privilege sails on oorup
ton's wingsl
Our ssem wps not 10 arranged intended or dcslrned,
However much that mammon's moths msy have II In
their mindsl
50 lot each true American remember wcll tho plan
Was to secure each csen tie noblc "risbs Of mAnln
ThAt each might have bis equal rights and over 10
remain,
And In that path our government we ever should man'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

REPUBLICAN papers are squirming
over the report Of Judge Thoman exon
Grating Aquilla Jones, postmaster at In
dianapolis. Judge Thoman did what he
believed to be exact justice after he had
thoroughly examined into oil the char
ges. The only ones that will take ex'
ceptions TO the report will be those who
have been displaced from office and the
Republican party that loses the beneA,
OF the public pap.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
JUSTICE TO THE ARMY.

President Cleveland has gone higher
than several Of hls predecessors In his
declaration that no will not llll the va.
cant second lleutenancies from civil life,
but walt I'll the next West Point class
graduates, Heretofore the male cousins
by the dozen, Of political civilians, have
been ornamented and run into these po-
sitlons. That kind Of appointing will
In few years make an army at only To
wrestle with tobacco signs Tally an
other for Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

WEDDING out incompetent chiefs Of
divisions has been inaugurated In the
Treasury Department. In some OF the
bureaus the majority of these chiefs
have been dismissed, while In Others
the roofing out process Is going on as
rapidly as efficient new men can be
found to take their places. OF more
than seventy heads Of bureaus In the
Treasury probably the majority secured
their places because Of political activity.
In many cases where they had been
promoted from clerkships II had been
more due TO favoritlsm of this sort than
TO their own demonstrated capacity and
merit. Assistant Secretary Fairchild
has been guided In making the changes
by eminent fitness In the new incum.
bent. In this way he hopes to improve
the service,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

PRESIDENT Cleveland put the "boom-
era" out Of the Indian territory when
they had no right there. although they
were poor men, having nothing but
their household goods. In this he was
right; and he does the same with the
cattle kings, with all their wealth and
influence. The country has q President
now who administers affairs with abso.
lutte justice. Rich and poor fare alike at
his hands,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE mean attacks recently made upon
Pension Commissioner Black by the Re-
publican prees. have called out letter
from that gentleman which will put q
quietus upon the partisan creatures who
would deny him the right TO remain
upon the pension rolls Of the Govern
ment. The story Of his wounds aud
suflerings Ia u terrible recital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
SHOULD Tho Chicago Nswa col

SHOULD the Chicago News continue
its Investigations Of the cattle brought
10 that market, there may presently be
o vegetarian boom In that section. II
now claims that q largo percentage Of
tho sheep killed 10 DO eaten there are
suffering at the time Of slaughter with
rot and other diseases. Although this
10 u matter vital 10 the health OF the
whole city, the disclosures OF the
News do not appear 10 excite any
special interest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE readers Of the DEMOCRAT will OF
course read on the first page the Grant
funeral obsequies In New York city on
Saturday. His memory was honored
the country over, Canton not being be.
hind In honoring the distinguished
dead. Grants death has brought the
two sections closer together, for both
join In mourning for the great departed
In New York city the procession was
about eight miles long, and II took Gen
eral Hancock three hours after starting
to reach the park. Generals Sherman
and Johnston rode together; Wade
Hampton and Senator Manderson In the
next carriage, and so were north and
south mixed and mingled. May II 80
continue. Lot US have "a more perfect
union" with justice established. liberty
secured, domestic tranquility, and the
rights Of oil maintained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

Gov. ROBINSON, Of Massachusetts, 10
singular among Governors In declaring
he cannot 80 interpret the statutes 90 10
permit his proclamation Of Saturday as
q legal holiday. and no Ia still moro de-
clded that TO permit militia TO leave
Massachusetts 10 attend tho Grant fu'
neral In New York would DO a breach
Of the laws and would establish q dan
ger0ue precedent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

IT 10 claimed the funeral Of General
Grant will cost In the aggregate near o
million dollars. This includes the ex-
pense Of the military parade, the visiting
oldiery. invited personages,letc. Many
come q great distance and the cost will
be heavy. This million would erect o
grand monument over General Grants
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL again
comes 10 the front 40 the lender Of the
opposition In the new Tory cabinet
70, little fellow Lord Randolph has
always been able to make a great deal
of trOuble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

ANEW YORK Judge ordered 90 gypsy
tramps sent home to Europe on the
steamer that brought them over. The
industrious people Of this country have
got tramps and millionaires enough to
support now. Send all such back.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

IT has been formally announced In
the House OF Commons that work had
been abandoned on the suakim and Ber'
ber railway. II ls very generally un'
derstood that the work Of getting "a
Khartoum by tho way Of the river Nile
has also been abandoned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE Carroll Free Press maintains that
tho ex-rebel Confederate who Joins with
the Republican party and votes that
ticket, 10 q saint, oil whltewashed, ready
for immortal glory, In o political way.
Mosby, Malone, Rlddleberger OF al are
Republican saints nowl Happy Free
Presel
"impcrih ccsar dead and turned to clay,
MAJ stop hole 10 keep tho wind Awayr'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

GENERAL LEE proposes In the pending
campaign In Virginia TO call things by
their name and not mince matters any.
where or with any ono. From this II
would be inferred he will refer TO Ma.
,honites as blatherskites and blackguardt
and not 90 high-minded members Of th,
Grand Old Party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

OHIO patriots bent on saving the
country little more, are much put out
by Blaine's recent gushing epistle TO
my Dear Mr.. Wise," late Of the Con-
federate army.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

VIZ see that our friend J, J. Sullivan
OF Millersburg, 10 likely TO be the Demo
cratic nomiuee In the Holmes district
for the State Senate. No better man
could be nominated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

IT seems the Republicans Of Ken.
tucky on Monday at the bobtall election
in that State voted for Mr. Fox, the
Prohibition candidate for State Treas
urer. Had not the Republicans OF Ohio
better do the aamep
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

AN English Salvation Army has been
mobbed In Paris. The gentlemen on the
Bouleyards regard the performances OF
the Salvation sappers and miners ~ a
warlike invasion Of Gaul, and they will
not stand H.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

0uR Democratic friends In counties
round about are generally calling their
conventions TO select delegates 10 tho
State convention for Saturday, the 18th
inst. The state convention 10 called for
the 10th and Goth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE National Civil Service Reform
League has decided that the cause has
been greatly strengthened by the new
administration by the higher average OF
ability called for. Republican organs
should make q note OF this,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE Republican State Committee 10 10
meet In Columbus August Goth, and II Ia
said one Of the points 10 consider is
whether Foraker shall be forced of tho
ticket, in order 10 prevent defeat. II 10
a serious question; but then the party ls
In serious shape.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

The steamship subsidy people are
bulldozIng Mr.. Villas and the Cattle
Barons are after the scalp Of MIR. Lamar.
The President will stand by hls secre.
tOries who are engaged In protecting
the public lntereata.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THERE seems 10 be no doubt OF General
Eltz Hugh Lees election as Governor Of
Virginia. He has the confidence Of the
people one and all, and Ia an able man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND wants no de-
ceptlon practiced on him. Whoever
does 30 will do II at his peril. In such
a recent case he sits down upon the fel-
low with a hundred ton weight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

THE Nypano railway company has
concluded to quit tempting Providence
In running trains Of is cara each over
their steep grades with but two brake
men. The plan 10 abandoned, and The
brakemen have won.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

HILL seems TO be leading In the race
for the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor In New York, although Flower 10 a
good second. May tho best man win.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

BLANK's car Is at the telephone, but
II Ia not likely he has heard applause
from the bloody.shirt brethren In Ohio
over his recent letter TO my Dear Mr.,
WiaaD
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

REPUBLICAN leaders broke up the an
nual emancipation celebration at Co
lumbus, simply TO keep Foraker from
being criticized on account Of his fail
ure 10 accept On invitation TO be present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

John G. THOMPSON has got an up.
pointment. and good one. He is not
only a reliable, competent man In every
respect, but deserves the recognition be-
cause OF hls great party services.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

HAVING failed to frighten or drive Tho
Rev. Leonard of the field BY threats
and abuse, the Republican bosses have
concluded TO lot him alone.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
Prosaouta the Swindlsrn.

II whon you call for Hop Dlttor tho DruRaint hAndi
out anything but "iop Ditors with groom cluster ol
Hops on whito label uhun that Druggist you would
lndlct him for tho fraud and sue him for damages
for tho awindlc aud wo Will reward you llboray foi
tho conviction.
Heading Mich, aud All his statesmen, agents. druggists
aud other imitatora
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

In the United States ',enate next win
ter will probably be music whom Sena-
Tor Teller shall attempt 10 vindicate bis
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Quotations Of tho stock, Produce aud Cat
tis Markets, Aug. 10.

Ue MhrkotS, Aug, 10,
NEW. YoRK Money 2 por cent, Exchange
quiet. Governments steady.
Currency alxea, lsit bid tours, coupons, iaabf
bid; fourand'ahNlfa, ilqls bid
Tho Stock Exchange opened at II o'clock this
morning. with prices strong, generally from V u
u per cent, higher with New York Central and
oregon Tfauacontlnental In tho lead, Tho Gould
stocks aru strong, and New Jersey Central uIe
changed Tn, market opened a tive
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

In Ohio. Republican statesmen are
trying campaign upon dead issues.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-13

PoIITcAL lines In Virginia are tight
drawn, the only Issue there 10 Malone.