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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
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WASHINGTON, Pa, Oct. 13.-Whils out
driving with two strangers who represented
themselves as live stock purchasers, George
Swartz, a wealthy live stock dealer, of Am
ity, Pa, was held up by the strangers at
the point of a gum and compelled to sign a
check for 5000 on the Third National bank
of Washington. Swartz, who is seventy five
years old, was then thrown from the vehicle
and forced to walk home, distance Of ssv-
eral miles, while the confidence men drove
away Payment has been stopped on the
chaok
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
A Pretty Variety Actress Killed BY Her
Jealous Husband at st, Louis.

Pretty variety Actress Killed BY Her
JealoqF Husband at st, Louis.
ST. LoUAssPOct 12.-As Josie Martell a
pretty variety actress, who has been filling
an engagement at Esher's Alhambra theater
on St Charles street, was about to prepare
herself for the performance, her hus-
band, Frank Sanmeyer, entered the dressing
room, and without a word of warming threw
one arm about her and with the other
plunged dagger ten inches long into her
breast. She broke away and ran into the
rear dressing room, where she fell and
shortly after expired.
After the woman freed herself from his
grasp Sanmeyer turned the weapon and
thrust it into his own breast several times,
only desisting when seized by the special
officer of the house. He fell and expired in
few minutes Both bodies were removed
to the morgue. Sanmeyer had been ex-
tremely jealous of his wife for several weeks
and was drinking heavily.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
But Two ThIngl for Franco to po.

LONDON, Oct l3.-The st. James Gazette
says that although France thwarted the vati-
can in forming relations with China, the
Chinese envoy sent the pope very friendly
message from his government. Regarding
France, China is resolved to terminate that
country's protectorate at all costs. The
French must abandon this or forcibly main
tain their pretensions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Er.snenlter Randall,s Condition.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1s.-Ex-Seaker RAN
dali was found at his residence sitting up
but still showing in his face signs of his recent
severe illness. al am,n said he, "much inn
proved in health, and my only difficulty now
is in the use of my limbs which are very
weak. have no thought of returning TO
Washington permanently until about the
middle Of November, when shall 60 there
with my family
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

Lyons, Oct. ia decided sensation has
been caused here by the arrest and detention
of lady professor Of German, as lunatic.
While teaching evening classes she was seized
by some Sisters of Charity and taken to an
asylum in cab The pupils all declare that
they saw no evidence of insanity in the de.
meanor of the teacher. The authorities will
institute vigorous inquiry into the matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Tho Deserted Capital.

WASHINGTON, Oct l3-Seldom Of late
years were fewer congressman to be found IN
the National capital than are here now But
eve senators and Ave representatives are in
town. They are Senators Pugh, Jones Of
Arkansas, Dolph, Morgan and Hampton; |;
Representatives Kleiner, Ward, of Indiana;
Heard, Of Missouri; Lawler, Of Illinois, and
Allen, of Mississippi Two Of the senator's
named, Pugh and Jones, have left Washing
ton for New Hampshire to attend the funeral
of Senator Pike.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Mr.. Bouoicauit Returns.

NEW York, Oct. IL, The Arizona, which
has arrived here, had on board Dion Bouci.
cault, Mrs Boucicault and several members
Of the company with which the veteran actor
is going to play "The Jilt' throughout the
country. Mr. Boucicault was met at the
steamer by Marcus Mayer, who is to man
age his season for him. In the afternoon
Mr.. Boucicault received visitors in a pleasant
cot Of rooms that he has taken near the Hotel
n-,,,,e u,,iol,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

BELFAST, Oct 13-The decomposed bodies
Of man named John Andrews and his wife
were found in an unoccupied house on Chris
topher street The police are divided in
opinions IS to whether it Is a case of murder
or suicide. A number think that Andrews
and his wife were victims Of the Belfast riot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct 13-John
Boyd, ths murderer of w. b. Johnson, a
prominent business man Of Rockford, on
August "A, has been sentenced to prison for
life. The convicted man broke down COM
pleteiy and sank down with his face to the
floor. He declares to the judge that he knew
nothing about the crime and that murder
was never in his heart. He will be taken to
jackson this afternoon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

DUBLIN, Oct. 13,-At the National league
convention at Loughrea, the delegates of
twenty-five branches voted that emphatic
orders be promulgated to the members of
the league and their sympathizers to boycott
all obnoxious persons Two boycotted trades
men begged to be forgiven, and the ban was
removed on condition that they promise never
to offend again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Attempt to wreck a Train.

WINCHESTER, O., Oct 13.-Charles Tracy
a construction hand, working on the Cincin'
natl & Eastern railway, while coming in
from PEBBLES to this city on hand-car raj
over an obstruction placed on the track by
some unknown train-wrecker. Tracy is Sc
riously hurt, having his foot mashed, and re-
ceived other injuries of a serious nature. Il
is thoguht the obstruction was placed on the
track for the purpose OF wrecking the east
bound train for Portsmouth. Further
trouble is anticipated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
GENERAL NILES REPORT.
THE FACTS OF GERoNlMo'S SURREN-
DER OBTAINED AT LAST.

He Made No Conditions But suggeStS
That the Apaches Be Treated aS other
liar CIrcums tan ces- w washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct 18.-Gen Miles annual
report as commander of the Military Depart
ment Of Arizona and New Mexico, which has
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Chief Anarehist Plotter.

VIENNA, Oct 13.-The police authorities
have sent to Berlin detailed description Of
the chief organizer of the Anarchist plot re-
Gently discoveree to murder members of the
royal family, 1t is believed that the culprit
is in hiding in Germany, and vigorous
search will be made to apprehend him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

A cable dispatch received from Paris last
night said; "In response to an invitation
from America, syndicate Of the Paris
press has appointed Charles Bigot TO repre-
sent the press at the dedication of Bartholdi's
statue of liberty. The city of Paris will be
represented by M. Deschamps, vice president
Of the municipal council"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
The y ebster Murder TRIAL.

WARREN, O., Oct l3.-Attorney Bur
rows closed the case for the defense in the
defense in the Webster murder trial at noon
to-day. Nothway for the prosecution began
bis closing address at p m. There is much
excitement and great crowds are in attend
anCa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
PIacardIng Bism aroIk.

PARIS, Oct. 13-A number of men were
arrested on the streets here, for carrying
placards bearing a caricature of Prince Bis
marck
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

MONMOUTH, ILL.,, Oct A-The Jury in the
B!rdsall murder case returned a verdict this
morning, finding both the defendants, Will
lam and Jacob Birdsall, guilty Of man
slaughter. The formers term in the peniten-
Siary was ixed at fifteen years and the latter
M
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
WouId-Be Murderer Arrested.

NIoHoLAsvILLE, KY, Oct. 1S,-Sherift
George B. Mossly arrested Jesse Blackford
for shooting Andy Clayburn at Keeue He
was brought here and locked up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1S.-It is announced
to-day Prince Dolgourkoff is about to go to
Copenhagen on a special mission. The news
has served to revive the report that Prince
Waldermir, of Denmark, will be selected for
ruler Of Bulgaria.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Struck for Back Paw,

IsPHEMING, Mich, Oct 13.-The miner
employed by the Winthrop-Hemitate COM
pany have struck for back pay due them and
an increase Of wages. There are about 200
men employed by the company at the mines
which it onerates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

MONTREAL, Oct. 1S The live stock trade
Of Montreal this year to date has been the
largest on record. A total Of 255, 900 ami,
mails was received at Point st. Charles up tc
September |, being 170,To0 more than the
corresponding period last year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
A Rulnored Appointment.

WASHINGTON. Oct 13.-It is generally be-
lieved here that Mr.. Frerrett a prominent
and successful architect Of Louisiana, will
soon be appointed to succeed Mr.. Bell as su-
pervising architect of the treasury depart
mant
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Ruusia qeizes an American Vessel.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The state depart
ment has received official dispatches corrob-
Grating the reported seizure Of an American
schooner by Russian war vessel in Alaskan
waters
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
The Switchmen Ont.

CHICAGO, Oct l3-The switchmen on the
St. Paul. Northwest Omaha, Wisconsin Cen
tral, Northern Pacific and all the roads run
ming into st. Paul and Minneapolis have gone
an q CT,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Now National Bank.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1S.-The comptroller
Of the currency has authorized the Pasadena
National bank, of Pasadena, Col, to COM
mence business with capital Of $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
ReducIng ..I." Fares to Fixn Canta

NEW YoRK, Oct. 1S.-The Manhattan
Elevated railroad to have decided to reduce
the fares to five cents at all hours on the
Sixth avenue line. on aud after November L
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Govern or Grays Proclamation

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct Ex-Governor Gray
has issued Il proclamation prohibiting the
importation of cattle from Chicago into In.
diana
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
Death of Charles KnobIauch.

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-The death Of Charles
Knoblauch, of the firm of Charles Knoblauch
8 Co., has just been announced in the stock
exchange u ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

PATERSON, N. j., Oct l2.-Judge Wood.
ruff died at his residence in this city. He
was one of New Jerseys most honored citi-
zenR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

been received at the
war department, is a
olu uminous docu-
ment, containing a
full history of his op-
.erAtions against 0e-
.ronimo and his band,
together with a state
gment Of his position
in regard to the terms
of surrender. 1t Is
learned that this part
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14
No Canadian Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lS.-Despite repeated
statements coming from Canada, concerning
pending commercial treaty between that
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-14

country and the United States, Acting Secre-
tary Porter of the state department says
that no such treaty is in existence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28
fdiosynrcracies.

Charles Dickens, tbs fam Gus novels
was a most untiring walker; he con-
idered it but trifle to pass over forty
or even sixty miles of country. Should
friend visit him a walk was his
(Dickens') first proposition. Tradi-
ton says in the long run he had few
friends spending a whole day with
him.
Archbishop Whately was one of the
most philanthropic of men, and yet,
when dying. he is reported to have said:
II rejoice to think that never il my
life have given copper to beggar
with whose antecedents | was a
stranger.
Rossini, the composer of 1.-The Bar
her, when engaged with any great
composition, invariably shaved himself
in a most fantastic way to prevent his
going out of doors.
George ". King of England. was
very feminine in his habits; he possessed
scores of embroidered shirts, which
were considered by him to be the best
department of his wardrobe, and were
accordingly displayed with great
pomp to any particular friend of his
Majesty.
Napoleon habitually watched a GER
tain Star. which he declared was MS.
for it never abandoned him, but was
always in sight commanding him to 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28

Probably the cheapest county-sea
ever secured by candidate was West
Aberdeenshire. A noted breeder of
polled cattle, the late Mr.. McCombie
of Tillyfour, had an ambition to be in
Parliament, and said so. Pee pie
thought he really did not mean it, aud
when. at market or social gathering,
Mr. McCombie put the question as he
did usually, "Weel, supposing | was to
come DOT, wad ye support me?'' there
was always the ready response, ''Of
course we would"
"Weel, then, said TITLES (as he
was named after his FARM, ''pit your
name doom here" and he pulled from
his pocket q penny pass-book well
adorned with autographs. 1t was only
carrying the joke a lutte further, and
"Tillyfour's" pass book was further
enriched with electors signatures.
One fine morning Aberdeenshire woke
up to find itself divided into two rid
ings, and day later Mr.. McCombie
issued his address to the electors of
the Western Division. Following the
address was a requlsition most numer
ously and influentially signed the
gleanings of many markets, cattle
shows. and fairs-in fact. the contents
of the penny pass-book. | well rem
ember the morning the names were
published. One Liberal demonstrated
with Tlllyfour "Man, we ,hocht We
were only joking" Well" replied
Titles quietly, Eye were maybe
Joking; but aw wlshna.
He was elected-his bill was 970-
and a sensible. useful member he made,
though the Saxon understood little of
the Doric which he used on the rare oc-
casions he addressed the House. 1t was
Mr.. McCombie who had frequent visits
from her Majesty to see his famous
Tillyfour herd of black polled cattle.
the "oid humlies," with their sonsy
sides, broad backs level as table.
sweet heads, and placid eyes. and
wearing coats sleek as West of Fog
land broadcloth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
POULTRY KING.

At a recent meeting of the Bedford,
=. r., Farmers Club. Rev. j. Y. Hoyt.
of Bedford, said: ''On the farm to-day
poultry is king. We used to hear
that cotton was king or that corn was
king. but take the official report for
1883 for instance. The wheat product
of that year was worth S43S. 000. GOO;
the cotton product, $4,000 600; the
dairy products, $254. 100000 But the
poultry product was worth $500, 0CO,-
600. almost b If again as large as the
cotton product, and larger than both
the iron and steel product together.
Sill it is not half as large as it ought
TO be. Ia 1888 we imported 100000
dozen of eggs worth S2,677, 600.
Think of Germany sending us over
100000 dozens, and China over .000,-
600. So much for the market. Now |
think that no branch of farming yields
a greater return on a small outlay than
breeding poultry. / have kept an
accurate record of the receipts and ex-
penses of my henyard for 1850 l be
Gan with twenty-five hens, represent.
ing at - cents plant of $3.50.
During the yaar | sold 3,040 eggs for
S60.30 set $40 eggs and got from them
$50 chickens. In October | sold $50
chickens for SO. In January | sold
30 more for S37..5 30 The 80 that are
left | value at $50. Ny expenses dur
ing the year for feed, repairs and the
rest were Sl2j. so that the net profit
on the SIS - plant was about 800.
The experiment was made, too, uPder
unfavorable conditions. The yard
was small and poorly protected. The
coops had a northern exposure, and IN
the winter more or less filled with
snow | have had no experience with
poultry raising on q large scale, and
can say nothing about the profits and
the peculiar danger of large poultry
farm. Every farmer could increase his
stock Of chickens, ducks and geese to
100 or 200 fowls with little additional
expense and no risk, and ret a profit
able market. | guarded against YER
min and other chicken plaques, by
oiling carefully the roosts and walls OF
coops The perches have a great deal
to DO with the STYLE ana shape of the
eggs. Narrow Doles on which the
hens have to balance themselves with
difficulty, make the eggs small and
unsymmetrical, Hat r. osts, SIX or elgnt
inches broad and near the ground, are
much better. The fowls do not injure
themselves by jumping of, and the
eggs laid at night do net break and
get the hens il the habit of eating
Them" Some general discussion fol-
lowed. but no one was inclined to put
his opinion as an expert against that
of the principal speaker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28

A physician was called out of a
sound slumber the other night to ans
wer the telephone "Hellol what is
it?'' he asked, little pleased at the idea
Of leaving his comfortable bed. Baby
is crying. doctor What shall / do, :
came across the wire. 20. perhaps
it a pin, suggested the doctor, rec
ognizing the voice of young mother,
one Of his patients. No, | don't
think so. replied tie anxious mother,
.'he doesn't act that way Then
perhaps he's hungry said the doctor
as a last resort. -, I'll See" came
across the wire. and all was still. The
doctor went back TO bed aud was soon
asleep. About half an hour later he
was again awakened by the violent
ringing of the telephone bell. Jump
ing out Of bed ard placing the Teceiv-
ar 10 his ear lie was cheered by the fol-
lowing m sssage: You are right, doc
tor. baby was hungry. Chicago Liz
ina Church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28

On summoning my attendant he in
formed me that he believed the ladies
were out. but he would take me into
the library, where ono or other of them
would be likely to return before long.
Accordingly he led me down a broad
staircase, across a spacious hall, into
room with long windows opening into
a garden. and, guiding me to a chair
there eft me. | took up a book to
read, but as vet the power had not re-
turned to me. / went to the window.
l saw for the first time for foar long
wears the blessed light of the sun as it
Law In mellow warmth upon the broad
lawn. The trees with late September
coloIs in the leaves spread out hazy
picture of beauty, of which my remem-
branco and Imagination readily sup
piled the details. for in truth it was still
but a limited and confused vision
enjoyed. / opened one of the French
windows. and stood out in the sunshine.
The quiet was intense, and | loHged
for some c0mpanionship. Having
taken several slow turns on the grass,
sought 10 re-enter the house, and
seeing. as | supposed, the window
through which had come, | pushed it
open and entered. II was not the room
l expected. As far as | could judge it
was sort OF study. The door was
partly open, so l crossed the room and
went through the door, with the design
OF making my way back into the library
again. The sound of voices arrested
me, and changed my intention. Twas
anxious to find myself among my fell
low-creatures il TINS strange household
and although | shIunk from it, | felt
that | ought TO conlide TO my hosts
the partial recovery with which | was
blessed. / found myself in a lobby,
from the end of which the voices came.
went towards them, and came to an
other room, dark and small, with a
thick and heavy door, which was stand
ing half-open. | stood upon the
threshold. A tall woman was standing
with her back towards me. ThrUr Oh
a door in the side of the little room
saw the CLEAN of a small furnace, and
a moment after the face of a man APP
peared there. which grew white with
rage or terror. At this the woman
turned, and threw her hands out in
front of me.
HE is blind, 3" she said. shortly and
fiercely; and the man, who had reached
something from a shelf, put it down
on the table.
That something was a revolver.
/ resolved not TO confide all at once
in Mr.. Beaufoy.
How did you find your way in
here?' he asked with a rather abortive
attempt to speak calmly.
Il was guided by the sound of
voices, )" | answered; "and the door was
open"
Il left it open.' said Miss Beaufoy
quickly.
l attempted no word of apology.
There was that about the whole pro-
ceedings which curdled both my court
esy and my frankness.
Il was trying to get back to the libra
ry," | said eoldly.
Its all right, F." whispered Miss Beau
foy scornfully TO her father. Then to
me softly: Come, will lead you back
to the library"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28
our Rapid Transltory Existence,

Brief as it is at the longest, is liable to be
materially curtailed by our own indiscre
tions. The dyspcptic eat what h y should
not, the bilious drink coffee in excess, and
the rheumatic, neuralgia and consumptive
sit in draughts, get wet feet and remain in
damp clothes, and then wonder when i'll
how they became so. To persons with a
tendency to neuralgia, we recommend
daily use of Hosteuter's Stomach Bitters,
and always "a wine-glassful alter unavoid-
able exposure in damp or otherwise incle-
ment weather. Efficient protection is af-
forded by this pleasant safeguard, which
dlffuses 6 genial glow through the system,
invigorates and tones il, and promotes
rye tranquility. Fever and ague, bill
iousness, constipation. dyspepsia and renal
disorder. are among the maladies which it
remedies and prevents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28
now LighInIng EiIls.

A Spanish shepherd killed by light
ming recently was made the subject of
a scientific post mortem to discover
how the electric bolt had done its fatal
work. His eyebrows and eyelashes
were burned off. his eyeballs were
dried up, all his left side was
scorched and burned in spots down to
the ankle, while the right side of the
body and right leg were uninjured.
Serious as these injuries were, none of
them appeared sufficient to have caus-
ed his instant death. But as soon as
the breast was opened the cause of
death was apparent. The lungs were
frightfully congested and the heart
was enormously dilated and filled with
coagulated blood. With all this dam
age to the man his clothing was very
little injured, the only traces of the
lightning upon it being small hole
bored through the rim OF the hat and
slight smuggling of the shirt cellar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-28
Florida Rather.

Tho Jacksonville Herald says: NJ.
r. Beasley. who lives tx or seven
miles from Starke, was returning from
town with his wife last SATURDAY.. when
their buggy ran over rattlesnake.
The enraged reptile. in trying to get to
Mr.. Beasley and his wife. got en-
tangled in the wheel and was turned
over, and as he fell forward he made
desperate effort to bite the horse, but
by thst time the animal was making
good time under the whip. and foriu-
nately jumped the reptile. The snake.
not being satisfied with the result of
his fight. followed Mr. Beasley nearly
a quarter of a mile, when Mr.. b.
Haynes came to his rescue, ant, after
some thirty minutes, they succo sded in
killing the monster. which measured
IA feet, and had twenty three rattles
and one button. His hide is now
stuffed, holding half busbel of bran.