davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
BIC FIGHT OVER LioENsE.,..E
A Proposed Change in ohio's Liquor Law
viii start It.

viii start It.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb 27.-The famous
Dow law, which taxes the saloon busi-
ness in this state, is TO be amended, and
with 1t will come the wiping out of
about 30 per cent. of the saloons. A
bill already drafted will be introduced
the coming week increasing the license
on saloons from $3.50 to $500, and provid-
ing that one-fifth of the revenue shall go
to the state.
There will bea big fight in the general
assembly before the bill can be passed,
but there is a sentiment among the rural
members in favor of it, on account of
the revenue purpose, If no other, as
under its provisions the state will derive
over a million dollars, according to the
return Of county auditors for last year.
The charge also affects the saloons in
another way. Under the present law
those selling simply beer and light wines
are only required to pay 800 tax. They
will, under the new law, have TO pay
$500 tax, the same as all others. The
enactment Of the new law puts the sale
OF beer and other liquors in the hands Of
more responsible parties, and is said to
be favored by leading breweries, who
will be relieved of the necessity of pay
ing tax for hundreds of little dealers, so
as to get their beer on sale.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
PERSONALS.

Leo Abt and family left last evening for
Atlanta City where Mrs, Abt goes for her
health.
Mrs. E ]. March and son are spending q
few days visiting friends in Holmes
county.
Mrs. George d. Harter and family and
Mrs. Auitman started for the east this
morning.
Mrs. McElhiney, of Waynesburg, has
been spending few days with Mrs. M. j.
Wiener of West Reynolds street.
DR.. j. L. Nile, pupil of DR.. Pyle of this
city, who Is now attending lectures at the
Baltimore college, will shortly open an
office at Paris in this county.
Mrs. Charles G. Cook and Mrs. Edward
Cook attended a reception in Massiilon
yesterday, given by Mrs. Warrington
Warwick and Miss Karthaus, in honor of
Miss Gillespie of Pittsbure.
The following Canton people attended
the dance of the Pleasure club at Massil.
lon Monday evening: Messrs. Frank
Wagner, A. Dysle, Bert Martin and Mr..
and Mrs. Clay Coyle, OF Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 27.-John P. SUIT
ton has rendered his resignation as sec
retary Of the Irish National League of
America as a result Of the disagreement
between himself and Treasurer Lyman,
through President Gannon's issuing a
proclamation a couple of days ago to
which their names were appended with
out their knowledge. Sutton has also
taken offense at the statements made by
Cannon in published interview since
Lyman and Sutton made their protest.
Cannon says in this interview that he
the New York paper sent by Treasurer
Lyman. "It was not sent to him, says
Sutton, ITO be hastily glanced over.
Cannon confesses that he wrote the ad-
dress hurriodly. No address over the
signature of the president of the league
should be written hurriedly."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Langshans md Cochins.

The Langshan and the Cochin are dis
tinct types of fowls and are said to be in
noways related. And there is as much
difference between a Black Langshan
and Black Cochin as there is between
the latter and Light Brahma. They
are not alike at all. The Langshan has
sickle feathers which flow over the tail,
while the tail of the Cochin turns abb
ruptly over, having no sickles. The legs
Of a Langshan resemble the turkeys,
while the Cochin has black shanks, or
black shading into willow, the bottoms
of the feet being yellow, the Langshan's
being pinzish. The Cochin is low, COM
pact, while the Langshan is more SYM
metrical, more active and can fly over a
fence, as we know by experience. The
Cochin cannot do this. The Langshan
natures earlier than the Cochin. How
ever, the Cochin is good fowl and is
heavier than the Langshan. 1t will be
seen that the two fowls are unlike in
weight, size, shape and general charac-
teristics.--Southern Fancier.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27.-The joint COM
mittee in whose charge the matter was
placed by the industrial conference, has
issued the following call: I'VE urge
that all citizens who support the de-
mands made in our platform shall meet
on the last Saturday in March next, in
the respective towns and villages, and
hold public meetings and ratify these
demands and take steps to organize pre-
paratory to electing delegates to ma
tional convention, and we call upon all
duly qualified voters of the United
States, who are in favor of these prin-
ciples and Of nominating candidates for
president and vice president on the
above platform, to send delegates to q
convention of the Peoples party to be
held in Omaha July IA, 1892, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon. The executive com.
mittees of the Peoples party in each
state is charged with the duty of pro-
mitigating this call and of fixing the
time, place and method by which the
said delegates shall be chosen"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
REVENGE BY WTRlOL.
Horrible story from Akron, o., Concern
ing an Old Woman and Il Mere Youth.

Horrible Story from Akron, o., Concern
ing an Old Woman and Mere Youth.
AKRON, March 2.-William Belke, a
19-year-old lad, blinded and suffering
untold agonies, the result of Mrs. Cathe.
rine Mehrle throwing a cup of vitriol in
his face, is lying at the point Of death at
his South Akron home.
Four years ago Mrs. Mehrle, at the age
Of go, deserted her husband. She in.
fatuated the young German of Is years
and until six weeks ago they have beer
living together as husband and wife
Finally the boy grew tired of his
amour and went to live with his
parents. His desertion of Mrs. Mehrle
aroued a passion of revenge in the
woman. Threats in anonymous letters
to Belke warned him to return, but the
young man pursued his nightly duties at
the Diamond Match works unheedful OF
danger.
EARLY yesterday, as he approached his
parents home, veiled figure jumped
from the shadow of the house uttering
the words: Now l have you." With.
out warning the stream of vitrol was
thrown into his face. Crazed with pain
the young man rushed through a window
into his parents house. Both eyes were
burned out with the acid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
RAILROAD JoTTlNGS.

The New York commissioners state
that 720 persons were killed and 1,72S
injured ON railways in that state during
the year ending Sept. 80, 1901, as COM
pared with Cos killed and 1,434 injured
the previous year.
The Chicago and Alton has put in use
a new style OF local tickets which are
limited to use one day beyond the date
Of issue, while purchasers of round trip
tickets of the short time kind must use
them on continuous trip.
A large amount of new motive power
will be added to the equipment of the
Pennsylvania road during next year.
Fully $50 engines will be built for use
on the lines east of Pittsburg and over
100 for the lines west Of Pittsburg.
The New York and Long Branch Rail
road company, after considerable delay,
has finally decided to build a station at
North Asbury Park. The present sta
ton is little dilapidated building, not
only unsightly in appearance, but en-
tirely inadequate to the demands of the
town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Notes From in and About LimavilIe.

LIMAvILLE, March 1st.
sick list.
Mr.. Gibson, of Middlebranch has rented
the j. l.. Wickersham farm near town.
Charlie Hartensteiue of Canton has
moved on the Jacob Petry farm near
town,
James Carlyle and Gaylord Hazen were
the fret parties to bring new maple syrup
into the market.
=, James Elliott of Marlboro has traded
for tract VI land west OF town, known
as the Cowan farm.
The birthday party in honor OF. Mr.. Ew-
ell YVES pronounced n grand stfair. Forty
four guests were in attendance.
j. D. Wood, of Alliance, was in town
Monday looking up his political fences,
thus preparing himself for the coming
contest.
Charlie Sherman will give his celebrated
new play, known as the Shadow-graph, at
the Deer Creek school house Friday,
March A. Vhs
LID. Roath and G. II. Winner are to be
seen circulating among friends. They
are both aspiring for the Office of assessor
on the Republican side.
The teachers meeting at the Union.
Grove Friday evening was enjoyed by all
The next and the last for the winter sea-
son will he held at the Clay Shaft Friday
evening March II.
Several days ago while our worthy
friend John Gantz was at the barn curry
ing his horses he was suddenly taken Ill,
fell beneath one of the horses, laid there
for some time unconscious. Finally he
recovered and gained sufficient strength
to walk to the house, he being quite sick
for several days.
Mrs. Callie Oyster nee ADka tainted
away several evenings ago, falling against
her head. She was picked up In an un-
conscious condition and laid upon q
lounge. Restoratives were hastily ad.
ministered. She is at this time reported
as being quite sick.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

The report of the secretary of the Iowa
state board of agriculture shows the
total value of the products of Iowa soil
for 1891 to be $440,S sos. OF this
amount over 800, 100000 is for corn.
New York state, with 20, 500, 900 pounds
of hops, produced almost double the
quantity of any other state.
The largest broom corn market in
Kansas and the third in the United
States is at Sterling,
The latest invention from Minnesota
is an electric plow,
The estimates Of the agricultural de-
partment show that in 1891 Texas pro-
duoed 6,435, 900 bushels of wheat.
The Silk Association of America and
the Silk Industry association, of Pateg-
son, N. j., acting conformity, are consid
ering an exhibition of the silk industry
at the Columbian fair. B. Richardson,
New York. Is secretary,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

Don't be a spider
and crascI in these days Why
not keep up with tho nineteenth
century? You would not buy q
steam engine mado like those Of
q century ago. Then why should
you buy the old-fashioned, big,
drastic pills that gripo and debili-
tate your systemP
As great improvements have been
made in pills as in steam engines.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
tiny, sugar-coated granulcs, or pills,
are easiest to take, and never gripe
or shock tho system.
They are purely vegetable and
perfectly harmless.
One little Pellets laxative, three
to four arc cathartic. They regu-
late and cleanse the liver, stomach
and bowels - quickly, but thor
oughly. They're the cheapest pill,
sold by druggists, because you only
pay for the good you get. They're
guaranteed to give satisfaction,
every time, or your money is re-
turned. That's the peculiar plan
all DR.. Pierce's medicines are sold
on.
Can you ask moreP
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
THE GREAT AMERICAN CROP.

The Position Occupied by Indian Corn
in the Agriculture of the United states-
Indian corn occupies the leading posi-
ton in the agriculture of the United
States, both as regards the volume pro-
duced annually and the area under cul-
tivation. 1t Is also the most widely dis
tributed crop, being grown to more or
less extent in every state and territory
and almost in every county in which ag-
riculture is carried on. AS stated in a
government report, taking the eleven
cotton states as whole, these devote a
larger area of their cultivated land to
corn than TO cotton. The great wheat
belt Of the Ohio and Missouri valleys
gives corn q more prominent position
than that occupied by wheat itself. In
measured quantity our crop of single
year has exceeded tho wheat crop Of the
civilized world, and no other grain crop
approaches it in volume. About 90 per
cent. Of our crop is annually consumed
in this country, and more than 80 per
cent. never crosses the lines Of the coun-
ty in which it is grown. 1t is the great
American crop.
In 1S49 the center Of production was
in Ohio, with $1,000, 900 bushels, closely
followed by Kentucky and Illinois. The
census returns for 1859 show that tho
center Of production had shifted to Hi
nois, where it remained for three dec
AIDES. In 1870 Illinois still kept the first
place, but Iowa now ranks as the great
est corn producing state in the country.
The movement of corn production west
ward, and the decline in relative posi-
ton Of states formerly holding first rank
does not mean that they produce less
corn than formerly, but results from the
immense areas developed in newer re-
gions,
While only about per cent. of this
crop has been sold abroad, the superior
quality of American corn, due to our ex-
ceptionally favorable soil and climate,
makes it certain that whatever demand
for this cereal may hereafter be created
throughout the world, must largely be
supplied from the fields of the United
States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
AN ASPIRING STATESMAN,

RAvENNA, o., March 1,-[Special.l-
The most brilliant event OF the season in
Raveuna society was the marriage today
OF Miss katherine Mertz to Mayor Jane q
Holcomb. The BRIDE is the youngest
daughter of the retired carriage manu-
facturer, Charles Mertz, and the groom is
one Of Ravenna's most popular and rising
young lawyers. He is just finishing his
third term as Mayor of Ravenna, and is a
candidate for the Republican nomination
for Congress- in the coming campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

SHIPPENsBURG, Pa, Feb. 27.-In-
formation was received here of the re-
ported murder of one Of the notorious
Mofitt brothers, which took place near
Doubling Gap Springs, this county,
Thursday night. The Hurley brothers
left Newville early in the evening in an
intoxicated condition and while on their
way home they met the Moflitt brothers.
A fight ensued, when one of the Motifs
was dangerously wounded and will
probably die. The district attorney will
order the arrest of the parties con-
cernel at once
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
A MORNING WEDDING.
A Well Known Canton Gentleman We
an Akron Lady.

A Well Known Canton Gentleman weda
an Akron Lady.
A small wedding party drove up to Rev.
e. p. Herbruck's study this morning to
witness the marriage of Mr.. William
Krumlauf and Miss Chloe Motion. The
groom is well and favorably known in
this city and has been employed for a
number of years at the First National
bank. Miss Moulton has been a resident
Of Akron. After the ceremony the happy
couple departed for short wedding tour
to Cleveland and other points. They ex-
pect to return on Saturday and will be al
home for several weeks at the Krumlauf
residence on East Third street. On the
1st of April they will 60 to housekeeping
at No. 139 East Third street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Worlds Fair Exhibits.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In letter ex-
planning the worlds fair regulations,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Spauld-
ing states that all articles of foreign
manufacture intended for exhibition
shall be admitted free of customs, fees,
duties or charges. Sales may be made
during the exposition for the future
delivery of these articles. Machines for
illustrating manufacturing purposes will
be admitted free, but the raw material
for such machines is subject to duty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Shot by the Sherin.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 27.-Bud Lindsay,
one Of Kentucky's desperadoes, who
bears the distinction of having killed
seven men, died at Jacksboro, KY, yes
terday, from the effects of five pistol
shot wounds inflicted by Sheriff Matthew
Moore, of Whitley county, last Wednes-
day The shooting was the result of an
old feud between Lindsay and Moore.
Last week they became reconciled, ap-
parently, but suddenly Lindsay ap.
preached Moore and struck him above
the left eye with knucklers. Moore fired
five shots, all taking effect.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

PROTECTING A TREE WITH sHEEE, TIN.
these cannot always be made on home
grounds or indoor yards, in which case
roll of sheet tin may be easily and ndquiclily
placed about the stem, as represented in
the cut. The mice will not climb up
this tin protector.
Suitable tin sheets may be purchased
for five cents each. These may be bent
into shape about large stick or pole and
then placed in position around the tree
with few seconds work, their elasticity
bringing them into place.-Country
Gentleman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
NOTHING In II.
Tho Inflrmary Directors Sustain
Superintendent Pontius of the
Inflrmary.

A great deal has been said in the Re-
pository regarding petition that was cir.
culated, asking for the removal of Sup
erintendent jackson Pontius Of the
County Inflrmary. The petition had 81
signers and was presented some time ago
to the Inflrmary Directors. No direct
charges were made against Superintend.
ent Pontius, but it was asked that he be
discharged. The "Rep.n announced that
the trial would take place today.
A NEWS DEMOCRAT reporter called upon
the Inflrmary Directors this afternoon,
and they stated that no charges had been
preferred against Mr.. Pontius, conse-
quently they could take no action. No
one put in an appearance today to push
the matter, and consequently another
Repository sensation fell through.
The Infirmary directors are Of the
opinion that Mr.. Pontius 10 first class
superintendent and manages the institu-
ton in an excellent manner. Director
Shaffer stated that when he was in Colum-
bus a short time ago, the officials OF the
Office of the State Board of Charities, COM
plimented Mr.. Pontius highly, saying he
was always prompt in making his reports
and that they we're in good shape. They
further said he was one of the best In.
tirmary Superintendents in the state. DR..
Doreu OF the institution for the Feeble
Minded Youth said he considered Mr..
Puntius tho best superintendent in the
state.
From the above 1t would appear that the
main opposition to Mr.. Pontius is from
people who are not thoroughly conversant
with the management of institutions of
this kind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
The TerrlbIe Result of a Hogs Blte.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb. 27.-A year
ago Lewis Asher, a prominent mer-
chant, was bitten by hog he was at
tempting to drive into pen. Last Fri
day black spot appeared on his tongue,
and soon spread over the whole surface,
and then the organ began to swell. De-
spite the efforts Of physicians the swell
ing continued until his mouth was
stretched wide open and filed with the
swollen tongue, Yesterday he died
from blood poisoning due to the bite re-
ceiYed q year ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

at his residence on North Market street
and we're largely attended. The employ
es Of Bucher, Gibbs & Co.'S works came In
a body, aud others we're present in Roodly
numbers TO pay their last respects to his
body. Appropriate services were observ-
ed, Rev. Harpster officiating, and the re-
mains we're then conveyed to Westlewn
cemetery, where they were entombed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Rhode Island state Convention.

PROVIDENCE, March2.-[Special.l THE
State Democratic convention for the.nom.
ination Of delegates to the National con-
vention is in session here today. When
Chairman Gordon eulogized Cleveland
there was vociferous cheering. Rhode
Island will doubtless send a solid delega-
tion for the OK President, although there
is a good many Hill men in the conven-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03

John Gould, progressive farmer,
who is now feeding silage for tho sew
enth winter, was asked not long since at
a farmers institute if he thought silos
are losing ground in the public estima-
ton. He replied that his seven years
experience warranted him in saying that
he was most thoroughly convinced of
the necessity for silage and instead of
the system losing ground tho silo was
rapidly increasing its number Of enthu-
siastic advocates in Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Licens cd to Wed.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
uIe following persons:
Blorin NJ. Rose and Lizzie Wepler of
Canton.
VIM. E. Brumlauf and Chloe Moulton
of Hartville.
Harvey Sponseller and Ella Lozer of
Freeburgh,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Hill Will Go on the War Path.
[speclal TO the Pittsburg Dispatch. I

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Senator Hill
expects great results from his Southern
trip. His Southern friends assure him
that he will have one continuous ovation
from the time he leaves until he returns.
1t is not unlikely that he may also make a
Western trip some time in April He has
never been west of the Mississippi, and he
is anxious TO cross that stream. He has
had numerous Invitations to visit st.
Louis, among them being one from both
Mayor Noonan and Governor Francis.
Although Governor Francis is Cleveland
man, he has high personal regard for
Senator Hin,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
HELPING THE STARVING.
Governor Mckinley Issues ProcIama-
tion on the Russian Famine.

tIon on the Russian Famine.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb Ex-Governor
Mckinley has issued proclamation to
the people of Ohio calling tu.." item
tion to the widespread famine l.. .,o
empire of Russia, and its 2O,OOO,OOO VI
starving sufferers. He says:
No other country in the world is enjoying
such prosperity as the United States and no
state is more blessed than Ohio. The cry Of
humanity for bread should be generously re-
sponded to by the American people As gover-
nor Of the state hereby officially call atten-
tion to the great calamity and to the organized
efforts to relieve the starving Russian peasants
confident that the citizens of the common
wealth will bountifully contribute appeal
TO the various mercantile bodies, religious,
charitable and benevolent associations and to
the people Of Ohio individually, to put them
selves in communication with Russian famine
relief committee, 7& Fourteenth street, Wash.
ington, which organization is working in har-
mony with the American National Red Cross
In collecting and transporting supplies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Senator Palmer pooms Grover Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, March 2,-[Special.l-
Senator Palmer of Illinois. when asked il
he would take steps to prevent the Illinois
delegation being instructed for him
evaded the question by saying: ~ would
rather not have my name presented" "In
case you decide not to allow your name
TO go before the convention who will the
Illinois delegation vote for?" "Grover
Cleveland, or any other good Democrat
who can carry the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-03
Deep Snow in the Keystone State.

HUNTINGTON, March 2. 49, The snow
fall in this section is unprecedented,
measuring 2 feet and 4 inches in depth.
The storm only extended forty miles
east of here. Inmany places the West,
ern Union telegraph and telephone lines
are down and in this town several build.
ings have crashed under the great
weight of snow. In the event Of the
snow melting rapidly, which now seems
probable, great flood is feared.