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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-06-16
lightning Destroys an oil ship Near Bor-
deaux-Twcnty scamen Perish.


BORDEAUX, June 15.-An appalling
accident occurred yesterday just out
side the harbor Of Blaye, on the river
Girondo, twCuty-four miles northeast Of
this city. Lying off the harbor was the
British steamer PeuOlia, commanded
by Captain Hubback, which had arrived
June - from Philadelphia. A thunder
storm was prevailing. and while at its
height the vessel was struck by light
ming. Instantly there was a flash and
tremendous roar, and the vessel was ap.
parently blown to pieces, Huge frag-
ments and the deck houses were carried
upward to a great height.
The shock of the explosion alarmed
the town, and hundreds Of persons
rushed to the wharves to discover the
cause Of the noise, it being thought by
many that the magazine of one Of the
forts defending Blaye had blown up.
The river was strewn with wreckage
from the PeTOlia, and burning oil was
floating on the water. This drifted with
the tide, and, floating against several
vessels lying at anchor, set them on fire.
Two or three other vessels were ignited
by burning oil which fell on their decks
OF rigging.
The Petrolia was soon burning furious
ly, and the heat was so intense that it
was dangerous for small boats to ap-
proach near her. Volumes of sitting
black smoke hung over and around the
burning steamer. Some of the more
venturesome of the boatmen, hearing
cries for help, rowed as closely as posi-
BILE to the Petrolia, and succeeded in
picking up sixteen Of her crew, three of
her engineers and the second officer.
Some Of the rescued men were severely
burned. They were taken ashore as
rapidly as possible and physicians sum-
moned to attend them. The survivors
said that there were twenty others on
board the vessel when the explosion
occurred, and another search was made
in the vicinity of the burning ship in
the hope Of saving more lives, but not a
body was found, and it is believed that
every one Of the twenty men perished.
The crews Of the vessels that caught
fire did their utmost to quenCh the
flames, but their efforts were fruitless,
and the craft, mostly vessels engaged in
the river and coasting trade, were burned
to the waters edge
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DEMOCRATIC MoaULs.
The Talk In Washington About the
Nomination..

Nomination.
WASHINGTON, June 15.--The eyes of
the Democratic politicians at Washing
ton are now turned in the direction of
Chicago, and active preparations are
going on for the movement toward that
city, and by the latter part Of the week
but few Of the Democratic leaders will
answer roll call in either end Of the
Capitol
Senator GUTnan is quite certain to be
there; Senator Palmer does not at pres
ent expect to go; Senator Hill is unCer-
tain, and Senator BriCe is now at Column
bus, o., within convenient distance Of
the convention city. He, it is expected,
will have Governor Campbell for a side
partner; Senators Villas, Mills and Vest
are reported actively working in Mr.
Cleveland's interest.
Senators Pugh, George Walthall
Bate, Berry, Cockrell, Ransom and Glib
son are put down as champions of Mr.
German in the issue of the force bill, in
which Mr., German figured so promi-
nently as the opponent in the senate.
Senator Palmer is reported as saying
that he expects Mr., Cleveland's nomina-
ton at Chicago. Messrs. Fithian, For
man, Lane and Scott, of Illinois, are
working hard for Mr.. Morrison and
have succeeded in arousing quite boom
for him in some quarters, and are re-
ported to have attracted to his support a
few of the anti Cleveland forces who
are anxious to hold the large vote of
Illinois on the first ballot away from
Cleveland, fearing its effect upon the
uninstructed delegates.
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Says 1t win bs Ready July l.

In conversation with Contractor L. c..
Dresbach, yesterday, that gentleman
said that hs hoped to see the street rail-
way in operation, between Massillon and
Canton. by three weeks from Monday,
which makes the date July A, In order to
do this the north side of the Yenglng fill
is being completed first, in order that
track laying may be rushed through. To
the lay observer II scarcely seems pos
sible that Mr.. Dreshbach's expectation
can be realized, but all certainly hope so.
-Massillon Independent.
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Harter Booming CleveInnd.

BOSTON, June 5.-Congressman Har-
ter, Democrat, of Ohio, who is well
known as an advocate of free trade, is
stopping at the Parker House this city,
When questioned concerning the com
ing Democratic national convention he
said:
"I think Mr.. Cleveland will be nomi-
mated next week. do not think any
dark horse will be started, and if one is,
/ think ii will not interfere with Mr.,
Cleveland's selection.
"Do you think the Democrats will win
if Mr.. Cleveland is nominated2"
with Mr., Cleveland and taxation foI
revenue, and a plank declaring that we
favor the continuance of gold and silver
coinage; that we are opposed to any leg,
islation which will drive either metal
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EARLY MORNING REPORT,

A Split on the Silver Question--Looks
Like Col. Taylor For Secretary Of State.
COLUMBUS, June 16.-[Special.l THE
committee on resolutions had not agreed
at 10 o'clock this morning, there being a
split on the silver question. 1t isrumored
that there will be two reports and the
matter will be fought on floor of the
convention. 1t looks like Col. W. A.
Taylor of the Enquirer staff, for Secretary
of State. The Anti Cleveland men claim
the convention. There are prospects of a
lively fight.
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WITH RESTRICTED AUTHORITY
The Iron Workers Committee viii Go
Into Conference.

Inc LEOu hOThSrs NOulhllttt VIII 20
Into Conference.
PTTTsBUaG, June 15.-The iron wage
conference committee of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers will not have unlimited pow
ers when it meets the manufacturers to-
day. Yesterday there was a lengthy
discussion on this subject, and as a re-
suit the workers committee will practi-
cally have very little power. 1t is prob
able that the two committees will meet;
the operatives will present their scale;
the manufacturers will then present the
changes they desire and the conference
will adjourn so that'bOth sides can con-
slider the respective scales.
The Amalgamatcd association will
then take up the manufacturers scale,
and either definitely instruct the con-
ference committee or give it discretion
airy powers,
The delegates TO the Amalgamatcd
convention are yet devoted to the wage
scale; it is practically settled and on
the basis Of last years scale, with the
elimination Of certain extras, Presi-
dent Weihe when asked about his pro-
posed retirement said; ri merely said
that was not a candidate and did not
desire my name to be placed in nomi-
nation.
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TAYLOR NOMINATED,

He Wins on the First BAllot-Cieveland'
Name not Mentioned in the Resolu-
tions.
COLUMBUS, June 15.-lSpecial. Col.
W. A. Taylor was nominated for Secre-
tary of State on the first ballot. The vote
stood 46I for Taylor to 29S for ex-Speaker
Hysell. Taylor made witty ten minutes
speech, punctuated with much applause,
Stark voted Hysell17, Taylor 2.
The committee on resolutions reported
at Up. m. They had hot time. There
was fight over tho resolution endorsing
Cleveland and on the silver question. 1t
was finally agreed to moderate the silver
plank and the omission OF CIeveland's
name.
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Trouble Over a Dog.

Stephen Davis was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Officer Kincaid charged
with stealing dog from Charles Elk.
worth. Davis was taken before Mayor
Blake. He pleaded not guilty and was
bound over for hearing June 30 at 8 a. IN.
Davis claims that two men brought the
dog to him, and that he did not wrong
fully detain him. The dog is valuable
one. Davis, it is charged, boxed up the
dog and had him sent to Pittsburgh.
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neItzhoover Indorsed.

CARLISLE, Pa, June 15.-The Adams
county Democratic convention nomi
mated w. L. Zeigler, Of Gettysburg, and
w, F. Rittaz, of Littlestown, for the
legislature, and George Meckey, Of
Tyrone, for prothOnotary. Hon. f. Il.
Beltzhoover, of the Nineteenth district,
was indorsed for congress, which gives
him unanimous nomination.
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Campbell. There was big demonstra-
tion over Cleveland. German, Brce and
Whitney were all applauded. Al tO:3O
Jas. L. Neal was introduced and delivered
the speech published in this issue.
RECESS.
The convention took q recess for 30
minutes at ii o'clock to enable the COM
mittee on resolutions to report.
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'ERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Chas. M. Bawsel and wife started TO
Columbus on the G.. x G. railroad this
morning. They will visiting at 700 East
Broad street in said city.
Miss Lottie Meredith of Washington, D.
l c., who has been visiting friends and rela
ltives in this city for two weeks past, goes
ito Massillon tomorrow where she v al
kspend several days and then 60 TO Chict 90.
bMlss Meredith is the daughter of Cantain
kWllliam NJ. Meredith, Chief OF the Bureau
1pf Engraving.
Miss Helen Lathrop OF Kansas City, Mo,
b visiting Miss M. 10. Danner, "a South
Market Street.
Mrs. Grant Brisbine and little sons
Floyd and Chandace Left this morning to
Vpend the summer With relatives thFougl
he east. M
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CALLED TO ORDER.
lively hght

The Democratic State Convention Gets
Down to Work,
COLUMBUS, June Especial. 1.-The
convention met at 10 o'clock. DR., Norton
chairman of the State committee called
the convention TO order. There was
prayer by Rev, Rogers of Columbus. and
DIR, Norton made speech mentioning as
candidates Cleveland, Hill, Brice, Camp
bell, German and Whitney, Campbell's
name caused the most applause. Hills
name received The most cheering next 70
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HE STOPPED TO SWEAR.
A Wayward Wife Causes Double
Tragedy in a Hotel.

Tragedy in Hotel,
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, June ia
wayward woman was the cause of
sensational double tragedy which oc-
CURED at the Gladstone Hotel in this
city. AS a result j. A. Mccormick,
who figured in the role of the avenging
husband, and D, G. Jones, Mrs. Nc
Cormick's companion are both dead.
Mccormick, who is wealthy ranch
man, found his wife and Jones in
room of the hotel last night, and with
out a word he commenced shooting.
He only wounded Jones the first shot,
and then stopped and commenced to
curse him. Jones reached for his re-
volyer and then both opened fire. Jones
was shot three times and Mccormick
twice. Both died almost instantly.
Mrs, Mccormick managed to escape to
an adjoining room, where she was ar
rested. The shooting has caused great
deal of excitement,
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A Fire al the poorman worka

A disastrous fire again visited the Poor
man Manufacturing Company's works at
noon today. An alarm WAS turned in
about :35 from 1l5 near the works, and
the entire department responded. The
fire started in the pattern room and made
Its way into the foundry. Many costly
patterns were damaged. The fire burned
about half an hour. The loss will reach
About S300
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HARRISBURG, June 15.-The Demo.
scratic state committee at a special
meeting held in this city, elected S. b.
Griffiths a delegate to the Chicago con.
vention to represent the Twenty-hfth
congressional district, composed Of But
Ter, Lawrence, Mercer and Beaver
counties, 10 fill vacancy.
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Huntinedon RcnnhIlcnnI Mect.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, June l5.-The fol-
lowing nominations we're made at the
Republican county convention held here
yesterday; Thomas S. Johntson for con.
gress, K. Allen Lowell for state senate,
p, NJ, Lytle and John S. Bare for as.
sembly, L. O, Heck for poor director
and H. II. Swoope for county surveyor.
BLOWN TO PIECES.
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For two years suffered with kidney,
liver and bladder disease in is worst
form. PHYSICIANS said my case was
hopeless. My liver refused to act and
my stomach would not digest any food,
swamp, Root entirely cured rue
II. TitleT, Oakwood, o.
For sale by Durbin, Wright 4 Co.
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A Return Visit.

Being unable to see all who wished to
consult them upon their last visit, The
Doctors A, +. q S. Of the Forest City Medi-
cal Dlspensary will make a special return
and can be consulted at the Hurford
House one day only.
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Buy a light colored elegant mems or
boys suit at the Union this week at the
greatest cut price ever known in Canton.
They must be aold before July1. Remem.
ber the numbers 38 ana 40 North Market
street, sign OF the Union.
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Delegates at Large,

COLUMBUS, June 15.-[Special. The
delegates at large just chosen on the
first ballot are: James E. Campbell,
Calvin S. Brice and Lawrence T. Neal. A
second ballot has been ordered. Robert
Blee of Cleveland, will be the man.
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out of general circulation, and insisting
that all coins called dollar shall be kept
at a parity and each maintained at full
market value of 100 cents, feel that the
triumphant election of Mr.. Cleveland is
a certainty
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SHERWOOD.

Circuit Court Convention at GAINESVILLE.
COLUMBUS, June 15.-[Special. The
committee fixed the convention for Zanes-
vile, August 2, for circuit court nomina-
tions for fifteen counties, including Stark.
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Remember the Union Clothing Co, Is no
hurrah ur humhug concern. Anything the
Union advertises the people OF Canton
know by experience, that they will get
exactly 30 tue very penny full value. This
week il 10 light colorsd fine dress boys
Ruits at SIS TO run off quick--wnrth fun
$3.50 70 ". look for sign OF the Union.
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Earninss of O. O. & s. Railway for April.

Canton q Southern railroad for April
were S63 972,33 as compared with S54.-
l505.58 in 1891. The operating expenses
for April, 1892, were %l, GAIL, leaving
Ethe net earnings S22,298 % The net
Earnings for April 1891 were S19,673. go, so
that the increase is Sl2, 2,624 So.
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On the evening of June q George
Dixon, the New England colored pugilist,
fho has for several years held the feather.
geight championship against all comers,
Fill meet Fred. johnson, the champion of
ngland, at Coney Island. The New York
Illustrated News has arranged the match,
Nd Dixon is the favorite in the betting,
eat interest is taken in the event in
prting circles, and a large sum OF
J tioney is wagersd upon the result.
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Congressm an warwick Talks.

Congressman Warwick said last night
that caucus of the delegates to Chi
cago, made by parties in whom he had
every confidence, showed 33 anti-Cleve-
land to 9 for the ex-president, This
does not include the delegates-at-large.
The platform, as drafted by the sub
committee, is brief, principally with
tariff and ballot reform, reafirms the
deliverances of the last convention on
Sumptuary legislation and the currency
uuestiop.
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HOW IT LOOKS.
Ohio Democratic Hosts Assem-
bled at Columbus
TO NAME THE BIG FOUF
To Go to Chicago and Assist in Selecting
Presidential Timber

The Situation and the Candidates-A
Sentiment Prevailing That Those Sent
to the Windy City should Not BE Tied
Up-The State Ticket.
COLUMBUS, o., June 15.-It will be
the field against Cleveland in the Demo.
cratic state convention today and the in
dications are that the field is in the ma
jority. The field, however, is not con-
centrated on any one man. Some of the
delegates favor Hill, others ex-Secretary
Whitney, a few Governor Flower, but
the great bulk of the anti Cleveland
delegates are nOn.cOmmittal beyond the
statement that they favor any man, east
or west, that stands show of carrying
New York, but that they do not think
either Cleveland or Hill is that man.
At the meetings yesterday of the dis
tricts which had not hitherto elected
their delegates TO Chicago the following
were selected; Eleventh district, A, B.
Cole, of Ross, and J. Il. Huffman, of
Perry; Eighteenth district w. X. L.
Warwick and j. c. Welty; Third dis
trict, Frank S. Huffman, Dayton, and
Peter Schwaab, Of Hamilton; Tenth dis.
trict, II. L. Chapman of jackson, and
Michael Stanton, of Portsmouth; Six.
teenth district, George w. McCook, of
Jefferson, and George G.. Mckee, of
Belmont.
How It Looks.
Of these delegates from the Third,
Tenth and Eleventh are pronounced in
favor of a new candidate, those from
the Sixteen are nominally for Cleveland,
but in reality for the candidate who
proves most acceptable to all factions,
while these from the Eighteenth are in
structed for Hill. This district is COM
posed of three counties-Stark, the
eighteen delegates from which were in
Structed for Hill and Mahoning and
Columbiana, whose eighteen votes were
instructed for Cleveland. Congressman
j. G. Warwick, who is indebted to
Senator Hill because the latter stumped
his district in Warwick's memorable
contest with Mckinley, when the latter
was retired from congress, undertook to
champion his cause, and after several
secret ballots the Hill men won by 10 to
| II. 1t has been mutually agreed be-
tween the elements that no attempt
shall be made today to instruct the dele
cation of the delegates-at-large. Elk.
Governor Campbell and Senator Brice
will be chosen by acclamation. The
former is for Cleveland. The latter said
that he would go to Chicago entirely un-
| unpledged and non-committd. His friends
say that he is favorably inclined toward
Whitney. On the selection of the other
two there will be a contest between the
Clevelandites and the field. The plat
form will make no reference to the silver
issue. Little interest is manifested in
the selection of state ticket, as it is
conceded that the nominees will have
no show Of success in presidential
year.
Congressman Warwick Talks.
Congressman Warwick said last night
that caucus of the delegates to Chi
cago, made by parties in whom he had
every confidence, showed 33 anti-Cleve-
land to 9 for the ex-president. This
does not include the delegates-at-large
The platform, as drafted by the sub
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From the foundation of the government
up to the year 1873, the Democratic party,
when in power, took exacting care of the
coinage of money. There were no huctu-
ations in value in the metallic currency.
1t remained for the Republican party to
destroy the happy relations that existed
between gold and silver, when In 1873 1t
bastardlzed silver. Had it not been for
that special legislation, the relations be-
tween the two metals would have re-
NAMED amiable and equal, Ii 10 the Re.
publican party therefore which Is respon-
sihle Tor the turbulance now existing be-
tween them. So long as the Republican
party remains la power, this disturbance
will not only continue but decrease,
My fellow citizens, il is LETT for the Dem
ocracy 20 restore equities between the
metals and py word for II, the coming
National Convention will meet the silver
question with courage ana justice, and
evolve plan that will establish an equal
tybetween gold and silver, and make q
dollar in name, adollar In fact.
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WHEIR sMALL WE SUN MER1

Near tins city on the ocean front a LAWRENCE Beach
arc cottages for sale and to rent for the
eIsns: daily and rest a th. beach Families are not
Ano-s Ths most beautiful and desirable beach FOR
homes the Atlantic coast. Excellent hotel service
For full particulars address
BENZ W. HITCHCOCK. IL Chambers st.. New York.
HOTELS Beautifully engraved on wood for circuArs
II &C., 81 Address
THEO. DONALDSON. engraver. SIS Nassau st.
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Tanning Sradsiutes.
a,rlinjous 3lotlrtS.

ACApENY OF MEDICAL MEsMERIsM, BIG West Both
a ST thursday evening. .4usstions concerning
body soul and spiril;" W, McGaTihys hypnotic H
rvoty TRINITY CHI RCH Lenox av., corner 1924 St.
IL Harlem. YGMoTnns EI. .yn ana sv, sermon, u
EyeniRy prayer and sermon. ,<5. Tho Rev Dr. brdg'
man v III preach at the morning service and the heH
John + Peters. PHI D.. ut the evening service
nEy 2 n, PAIRCHILD Of Warrington viii speak Be.
II fore the New society OF Ethical SprtualSs Wsse'
ipg and syS0ipy HAL u West ltsA ~
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And all the other critics agree.
POST" Far superior to the general run OF pieces"
ADvEET1SER-"Its success must be gratifying"
PRESS" Success crowns its initial performance"
RECORDER" Full OF strong situations"
HERALD. Friends made u success"
EVENING SUN-'A third act OF unusual strength"
Friends makes = hit"
COMMERCIAL ADvERTIsER-"Proved an agreeable
Iurprise." -.
EVENING WORLD-"Received with enthusiasm."
NEWS Friends should win big houses"
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Bpara notwithstanding.

BOARD WANTED In the country farm honss pre-
II ferred within hours ride from his city by
gentleman. WIFE, three children. and nuIse Address.
stating full particulars. X. L.. box 49, sun office
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20 Week OF the SUCCESS
FRIENDS

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W'intrr 3esprts.

THE IRyINGTON,
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.
Elevator: steam heated; ocean view; Uttered waite
CYLINDERS L HooPEs
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L,OR LADY. child years old. nurse. during all sum.
IL NOR; hour two from rity salt water preferreui
DESMOND bs william ST.
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COTTON PLANTERS DISCOURAGED.

Austin, Tex, Sept. 2f.-The cotton crop snuauoh
in this section has changed since the last report
Many planters who calculated on half OF bale
N tbc acre now say they will hardly make third
Of a bale Most OF the cotton has been Affected oS
the worms and excess Of rains during the last Few
months.
Anniston Ala, sept. 2i.-The outlook for cotton III
tb,e section IS gloomy and the planters are drcour-
aged Rust has attacked the plant, and the crop II
placed by conservative estimates nj 10 per cent
hollow the average. The young bolls ire either
falling OF or opening prenlatuFey, and The picking
will be completed early.
Morrilton, Arkr sept. .l.-Mcn VINO nave ihaue
careful examination say that In the lowllndS OF this
section cotton Is growing all to stalk, ana no Dolls
arc being formed while In some localities the army
worm is stripping the stalk Of everything except ue
bOls
Charleston, s. C., Sept 21-rerribe rains the past
week throughout the entire state nave caused almost
incaIculable damage To the cotton crop. The rain
fall since september | IN tins section has been
nearly twelve inches. Drouth and rust are PLAYING
havoc with the crop and IL looks II estimates mu 4
be reduced at least 80 per cent from those formed
N