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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12
Rather Awkward.

"MANY shaft at random sent" hits
something or other which "the archer
little meant" to touch. We have heard
an anecdote illustrative of this truth,
which has probably not appeared in print
before, and which has been told us as a
genuine history. 1t happened In q large
city-never mind what city. There were
two pretty sisters who had married, one
an eminent lawyer, the other a distin-
guished literary man. Literary man dies,
and leaves younger sister widow. Some
years roll away, and the widow lays aside
her weeds. Now, then, it happens that a
certain author and critic has occasion, on
broiling day in summer, to call on the
eminent lawyer, husband of the elder
sister. He finds the lawyer pleading and
sweltering in q crowded court, sees that
the lawyer is suffering dreadfully from the
heat, pities him, reioices that he himself
is not lawyer, and goes for cool saunter
under the sheltering trees of fashionable
park and garden. Among the ice-eating
tanning crowd there, he meets the
younger of the two sisters, and for mo-
ment thinks he is speaking to the elder.
"Oh Mr." answered the lady, how
dreadfuIly hot it is here" Yes, Madame"
replies our luckless critic, cit is hot here,
but can assure YOU the heat of this place
isn't circumstaSee when compared with
the heat of the place where your poor
dear husband is suffering to-day" A hor-
Tor stricken expression comes over the
face of the lady; she rises from her chair
and flounces Indignantly away. "Ah, Me
miserable" soIliquisGs our wretched
critic, "I have been mistaking the one
sister for the other, and she thinks | meant
to say that her husband is-not in
heaven. ."-IHe GALAXY.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12
Hoe Your Own, ROW.

THERE is no better way to ruin young
man than to give him to understand in
early life that his future success will not
depend upon his own individual efforts.
There are cases in which young men, who
have had such teachings, have overcome
their prenicious effects, but as compared
with The whole, these are exceptions and
not the rule. The parent, who thorough
ly impresses upon the mind of his boy the
idea that he will be dependent upon his
own exertions-that the responsibility of
his success or failure rests with himself
will find that a good work has been
wrought, the effects of which will be seen
only when the boy enters upon the grand
struggle which is to result in triumphant
victory or lamentable defeat. A boy thus
taught feels that he has duty to perform
that while he may have the support and
influence of a parent to assist, still, upon
his own energies and efforts will depend
his success. He recognizes, therefore,
that he is q power within himself and
this knowledge puts a restraint upon Inn
moral tendencies, and prompts TO habits
of active industry and. prudent economy.
Who that has been the architect OF his
own fortune cannot recall the pride OF the
moment when he found himself the pos
SCISSOR of the first thousand, or the pro-
prietor of the workshop, factory, store or
office in which the foundation of his
wealth was laid. There may have been
happier moments of his life, but none that
carried with them more genuine and per-
feet satisfaction Parents, teach your boys
to rely upon themselves Teach them
to stand alone in early life. Implant in
them feeling of confidence in their own
ability and their own powers, coupled
with a feeling of personal responsibility,
which win steady them when they incline
to yacillate or waver, and inspire them
with that spirit of self dependence which
rarely ever fails to win triumph West
ern World.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12
The Latest Snake story FROM India.

THE following is an extract from a let
ter of an officer of engineers now serving
in India: 80
The last time 1 was in camp with K
was when / was on my first tour. of in.
spection, and we were all jolly On thai
occasion a fearful accident befel me
which has formed the subject of everlast-
ing cAaf unto this day. We were halting
in small inspection building. 1t was
dusk, and I went into my bathroom to
have my tub. In the bath room was
erected masonry bath, with high walls;
but 1 preferred my tub. Itwas, as said,
before dusk, and pretty strong wind was
blowing through the open door. l took
off my clothes and put them on a chair,
and was standing on the wet floor of the
bathroom, just stepping into my tub,
when great, long, black, cold, Shiny
snake coiled around my legs, and rushed
between them. gave a tremendous
howl, and leaped into the tub, when
gave three more dismal howls, and shud-
dered continuously from head to foot, as
saw that the brute had taken up his sta
tion between me and the door, barring all
escape. was afraid to take the chance
of dashing Waters.oVer him; because it was
Just possible that he might spring at me,
so hoisted myself up on the edge of the
tub standing against the corner of the
wall-the farthest could get from him
and uttered another melancholy howl of
holplessness, and stood looking at him,
and he at me- Thereupon the following
conversation ensued between K, in the
next room, and me:
K.-What is up2 G-Cg
Myself-Oh, a snake-a great, big,
black snake, and he won't bulge, and I
can't get out. sF
K.-Hold hard till I come with light,
and stick, and some negroes.
Myself-For Heavens sake, don't stir,
or you'll drive him at me, Don't come, /
come-don't you come. -a.-
Kali right, then, won't.
So the snake and continued to stare
at each other, and revolved plans of es-
cape. thought a jump from the edge of
the unstable tub over the masonry bath
wall, about five feet off, into the bath,
might save me, if it even broke my leg.
1t was my only chance of escape, and 1
should probably have to take it, although
l didn't know, for the life of me, what
might be in the bath, and it was getting
as dark as pitch. shivered away on the
edge of the tub; at last gleam of hope
crossed my mind. a
1 say, k"
K-Well, shall I bring the light2
Myself-Yes, bring 1t gradually and
and not a negro, and don't come
beyond the corner, or you may come in
for it yourself
SO faint gleam spread itself over the
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

"
ancient town of Bru ckenau, with its walls
and terraces, its churches and ppblic
buildings, while surrounding it was a
double belt of tall poplar and bushy
chestnut trees, that looked like green
frame in contrast with the tall gabled
houses and dingy looking churches. Be-
yond the town were patches of woodland,
from the depths of which heard the bells
of cattle, while nearer and clearer came
to my ears the song of a shepherd. "Now
let us thank the Lord r -faa
The vesper bells of a neighboring con-
vent seemed to join with the song, and in
voluntarily 1 ioined in the simple but
impressive song of the poor shepherd.
Lower and lower sank the sun. The
mountain tops reflected its red beams,
and masses of clouds above them became
edged with bright golden hues, which
deepened into purple, then leaden gray
became predominant and the veil of in
creasing darkness began to envelop the
valley.
This was a warning to ma to hasten
down. There were three sections of the
stairway. When / reached the top of the
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
! FORFY-FIvE MINUTES.
A FAIF FoUNpEp ON FAcrs.

sa-rsfltt A TALE FOUNDED ON FACTS.
"A FRIEND of mine who had travele
through Germany about ten years ago, re
lated to me the following strange but tru,
story, which now lay before the reader
OF the Golden Era:
While ! was riding in the mail coacl
which runs from Dresden to the Bavarial
frontier, / became acquainted with al
Englishman by the name of Baron Dale
who was travelling through Europe fol
the pleasures of sightseeing. He dTat
well acquainted with the manners anG
customs of the inhabitants of different
countries; and as he had been in Sar
Francisco, he often spoke to me aboutthe
prospects OF California, for had told him
that had resided in that city since 1849.
Only one thing was remarkable in his
fluent conyersatioR-hen never mentioned
the habits, dresses, etc of the women
who inhabit the different countries
through which he had travelled Every
time mentioned the word ladies'" or
wives he broke off and fell into deep
and gloomy silence.
It was late one summers evening when
the coach stopped at the Red Lions Inn,
the principal hotel of Bruekenau, small
but picturesque city of Bavaria.
During supper the Englishman spoke
about the beautiful scenery surrounding
the town, and offered to conduct me on
the tolloysIng afternoon to an old Roman
tower snat stands upon high hill near
Dy lac river that divides the city into two
equal halves.
thankfully accepted his invitation.
Had known what an awful scene / had
70 pass through, / would never have ac-
companied him. ~
a Well, to make my story short, the
Baron and 1 Iascended the hill. Near the
4awer we found waiter of the Red
Lions Inn, who had a basket in his hand.
=" Lunch ?-very well; you may go"
said the Englishman, taking the basket.
: : The waiter was about to leave, when
: the Baron cried out:
"Stop; here is your trinkgeEd (fee).
Have you put my telescope in the abas-
ket pn yIJ l
2 The waiter said Eyes" and with a snil,
ing face left u.s. The Baron, who was
very rich, had given him a louis
Come, mine Herr, let us enter the
sun Is. too hot close to these ancient
walls" said the Baron in excellent Ger
man.
followed him into a large hall, in
which found traces of Roman sculpture
and part of a massive floor.
8 What bad taste !" cried as my eyes
became more accustomed to the semi
darkness. saw wide modern staircase,
with broad steps and highly polished
rails, leading up to the second story of the
tower. s
That's what the citizens of Bruck-
enau said, and they added that Baron
Dale was an eccentric foolI" replied the
Englishman in a sarcastic tone.
"Did you-?''
He interrupted my question. Yes,
caused it to be built This tower belongs
to me; ] bought it of the city corporation
fer mere trife. There was spiral stair
case in the place of this one, and it was
too much like ascending the wheel of a
treadmill 50 had it torn down. Please
take this telescope and ascend to the. top
of the tower Your ascent of over two
your gaze as soon as you reach the battle
ments ~ 'sfs.sr gsft.t.,3
After pause he continued:
Do. not wait for me. On your return
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12
POETRY.
TIE SEASONS.
BIZ AN UNDECIDED BARD.


BIZ An UNDECIDED BARD.
LOVE the Spring! its tender greens
(Not cabbageH, but colorsl please;
The vernel flowers that clothe its scenes
Are lovely, each in their degrees.
But then, upon the other hand,
Its soitness makes one overbold,
And-how, one cannot understand
Aflcts one with cough and cold.
No. Summeri is the time for me,
When earth Its beauty bright discloses,
When sings the bird and huns the bee,
And all the scene is rich in roses,
Yet, still, 1t may be urged again,
That fever. by its warmth begot,
Stalks gaunt through hamlet, town and plain:
And often It's uncommon hoti
So give me Autumn Calm and cool,
With woodland russell. gold, and brown;
When every evening, as a rule,a z .rs
The sun more early settles down.
Sitl, that It has no Drawbacks, too, rs
dare not, / admit, insist,
While pange rheumatic WELD the screw
On foot and ankle, arm and wrist. -,.f
Therefore shall Winter be my choice T. so.
When silent lies the landscape white,
Save for Dan Robins CHEEKY voice, ~ e i
Who sings from morning until night.
But then in Winter chilblains come, "a
And we're with frosts and chiils oppressed;
The blood grows cold. the fingers numb
It's hard TO say which seasons best
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

floor, which only magnifed the terrors of
the situation. Suddenly, with a des-
perate resolve, stopped and sent a whole
souse of water over the snake, who didn't
bulge an inch, but was savagely mad
now, and made at him and clutched him
by the collar, and 10, and behold it was
my black neck-tie, which had been blown
in by the wind, got wetted on the floor
and blown about my legs, and put me in
the worst funk ever was in. Fancy a
man shYing at his own neek-tiel
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

A CHAP who bought gas meter al
Akron wanted to know " how long such
a box full would last"
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

THE number of taxable real estate acres
in Vermont is 5,009, $50.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

WHAT roof covers the most noisy
tenant? The roof of the mouth.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-05-12

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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-10

THE TRIALs- OF A POSTMASTER -
To be postmaster isn't Always The
m sc desirable position IMAGINABLE,
as the mai s'rsuRe and curious mat
tiers tsat come before him vii testify.
Y,s erday letter passed through
I post Office 10 this cily with the
following superscription:
louisville. Kg If not called for
please forward JEFF isoL viil. lad.
The letter was from Carrsville. but
the wriier fai'.d o give the "a ne o.
the oersou to whom he desired to have
it sent.
4 short tine since the agent Of a
PaIiadelphia book house bought
money order IN this city and went his
way. a short timo afterwards he
wrote to the Post M 4ster, saying that
the person TO whom he had sent the
money could not get it; aud added,
81 hold your receipt for the amount,
aad look to you to set the matter
right" The man had pocketed the
order, and wrote to hisseorrespondent
10 go and get the money. without Civ
ing him the ordsr, and became quite
indignant because the rsHey was
withheld.
The letters of inquiry received By
Postmaster, are very amusing. the
subjects on which information is
sought ranging from metaphysics to
matrimony. and the prices of every
commodity from a Donay Bible to a
divorce. One seeker for information
writes: Me and another man made
bet" and here follows the question
upon which they ask the decision of
the officer. Another asks: IF a
Man and wife sepperates willingly,
can the Man Come to your staff and
git disvoroe or HoB long must He
live thare first"
Another asks. How many dock.
tors is there. in Evansville2" Still
another wants to know how maDy
dentists there are, and if they art
good. and if SO, how good. Other
enclose bills for collection; sons
write for information as TO whetke
a concert saloon would be a payinl
speculation; if there IL in this city I
person who cures Germs by medica
inhalation, and other questions full.
as absurd. No doubt the writer
feel very much neglected that thei
enquiries are not answered, but to an
swer all, would require about an hou
each, to say nothing Of stamps, which
the information seekers fail to en-
| close.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-10
TFiIv Fo5s

lilly & Ec.'s
Elixir .Calisaya and Iron will be
found of great advantage in dyspep-
STA attended with irritation Of the
stomach. oot2IeodzT
DIED OF HEART DlsEAsE.-Scarce-
" newspaper can one pick up and
read but ones eyes meets the above
startling announcement OF some per-
son dyis z suddenly Of heart disease,
and perhaps a near relation, friend.
or an ACQUAINTANCE. DR.. Bort would
remark that he has net With sigma
success 10 curing many human per
sons Of heart disease; also diseases Of
the throat, LUNGS. liver. stomach, bow
els, kidneys. bladder, aud all diseases
of the vocal organs; diseases or the
eye, ear, dea ness, noises, aud dis
charges from tbe nose; rheumatism,
scrnfnla AID all diseases OF the blood.
ConddeoIi.l and private diseases
| treated successfully and with couf1-
| Dental secrecy. Operations for cat
aract and all diseases Of the eye and
ear, catarrh, etc., are now daily being
| successfully treated by Dr.. Bort:
| Cancer removed without the use OF
the knife. Office on Third Street, be-
tween Locust and Walnut Streets;
! west side Of the street. See sign.
Rooms on first floor. Office hours
| from ia the moFning till at night.
| Artificial eyes Inserted. Pleasant
rooms and board can be obtained IN
the same building the Office il To-
Gated. To those who reside at g dis
tance. and whose cases require daily
attendance, all letters Addressed 10
DR.. Bort for advice, With stamp en-
closed. will meet with prompt atten-
ton. d&wtf
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-10
COUNCIL. PROCEEDINGs.

COUNCIL CHAaBER, EVANSVILLE
Wednesday Evening" Nov. 81 lS7U.
The Council met in special session, pres
emit Messrs. Van Ripper. Files, Muhlhansens
RichaTdt, Carpenter, KeTth and Doughty.
Mr.. Van Ripper presiding.
The reading OF the min utes was defer red.
A bill of Robert Skinner for tel %, Tor
work on sewer 1nIets, was allowed.
Mr.. MUhlhausen offered an ordinance
establishing the voting precincts OF the
city, and appointing the polling places
The voting precincts are the same as the
former ward divisions. with the erection
of Independence into a separate pFecan
Hhe pOtitng places are 08 folIowa.
First Precinct-HenTy KerchoTs store,
corner OF Canal and Eighth streets. Sec
Ond-A. J. GiIlette,s, corner of Fourth and
oar Streets. gibird,CoIIrt House. Fourth
Phillip Negley's. corner Fifth and Syca-
more Streets. FIfth-DannettelHs store,
corner Ingls and Market Streets. Sixth
VIM. KolIe'F, corner Fourth Avenue and
Franklin Street. Eeventh-Wm. Lsrch's.
Efghth-SchTo8der5 on Oakly, between
Sixth and Franklin Streets. Hlnfh-U rs
pottery, main Street, Tenth--Alexander'e
cerneF Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue,
independents. 49, -..e..--
The ordinance also appoints Wednesday
next as the day on which the hoard OF
Canvassers shall meet for the official can
Mr.. Van Ripper reported the apportion-
ment OF the expense of Improving certain
alleys.
VIM. Kuhn was appointed Inspector oil
election for the Tenth Precinct, and the
Council adjourned. 1000
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-10
Amnsemen1a.

OPERA HoUsE.-The Little Treas
ure, with the unapprOachable Katie
Putnam Ia tho title role, was pro-
duced last night to another excellent
audience. who were constantly con
vulsed with laughter at the pranks
which, as the artless Gertrude, she
kept perpetFating. The piece gave
no good oppOrtznity to the other
members Of the troupe 10 display any
fine acting, but Miss Putnam's light,
girlish manner and figure were ad-
mirably adapted to her Part. and she
made tho most of them. rs she al
ways does.
In Black Eyed Seusnn ali had a
chance TO show their ability, but of
course Miss Putnam was the central
figure. as Seusan, and IL that character
was, as she always is. most charming
u funny.
The play of Black Eyed Seusan is a
most absurdly ridiculous extravagan-
"a, that by its absurdity alone, would
cause The most grave TO ache with
laughter, and it brings out the full
strength of the Company. developing
the fact that nearly all Of them sing
and dance we'll.
Among those who did well were
Miss Belle Remick, who, as Gnat-
braio, sang sweetly and looked finely,
but should iufuge little more life
into her dancing. Mr.. Barnard, as
Captain Crosstree. was sort of naval
Captain Jinks, and looked and acted
we'll. MIR, Lee. as Doggrass, was, as
In everything else, excellent; and Mr..
Calder, as the Wildly" would have
ben shookingly irresisably funny,
had it not been for an evident rest
Iessness that made him appear dis
posed to arrogaie to himself all the
applause, aud insist on being promi
neat, when it was hardly his turn.
This disposition Cor perhaps this cir
cumstance) detracted somewhat from
the effectiveness of the part.
This notice would be incomplete
/ without mention of Miss. Puinam's
exquis te rendition, in the first piece,
of that dear old soug, Home, Sweet
Home" which, although old, can
never Le anythiDg but sweet, especial
ly when sung az Miss Putnam rem
ders IT,
Tonight she appears in Sans Souei,
which was dramatized from Mrs.
Southworth's story expressly fer her,
and should be witnessed by the whole
city.
THE RINK.-There was quite re-
spectacle attendance at the Rink yes
terday afternoon, and this evening
being the regular assembly there will,
in all probability, be a fne attend
ance, the weather being such that a
little exercise there is very pleasant
and healthful.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-10

pletely IN two. severing his heart.
His remains were IN charge of his
brother.
THE case of Robert Wiizuan, who
fell IN fis so uuaccouutablY 8 few
day ago, is something Of a puzzle to
doctors. He is now nearly as we'll as
eve~. after twenty four hours of ap-
pareu ly inter So agony. during which
be was unable to speak.
q FBIEND suggests that before the
water ri-. 81 as 60 be even with the
sewer m ~ he, the Council should at
tach buoy- to them. to wa<n people
a ,aiost driving over them. as they
often do to tie greas danger Of their
lives and properly
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For Other Rirer items See THIRD Page.

FOR Ct}ter 1e1IsT Items Zee 11iTu &dSs-
The weather last night was clear and
cold, the mercury having fallen below 40'
The river IS still rising hence to Louisyiiis,
but is falling al Cincinnati and above.
The additional arrivals and departures
were the florence Lee, to Eastport; Idle
wild, to Cairo: Arkansas Belle, Louisville
to Arkansas River; Morning Star, Louis.
Vile and return Pine Buff, to Grand
view; Q1ickstep from Cairo.
The Florence Lee took out moderate
trIp.........The IdIewild had a splendid trip
OF both freight and people........--..The Pine
Bluff had nice lot Of freight out...............
The Arkansas Belle passed down at dark,
mer ely touching at our landing. She is an
elegant new sIdewheel steamer, designed
for the Memphis and Arkansas River
trsde....-...The Morning Star arrived at 7
O'Clock. She never looked half as pretty
as now. She has been newly PAL nted. out
side and IN. The panels in her skylights
have been beautifully tinted with green
and lavender, with light streak of gold
moulding. She had an exceIIedt trip, in
Guiding large lot Of water pipe. Captain
A. T. Gilmore commands, Miles D. War.
rem is her chief clerk, Dan. White Is her
steward, Wash. Elder and Bill Meek are
her star-gszers, and Bin Campbell is her
chief engineeTl John WestfaIl is her
Great Medicine" She left long after
midnight, for LuuisvfIle.........
Toe Quickstep arrived at IL PM, pretty
nearly light. She will return to Cairo at
P II. to-day. with Captain Dexter ia COM
mand and Eugene Rudd in the off1ce.........
The Sam Orr will be in to-day, and go out
on Saturday, and will henceforth leave
here every Saturday ......... Among the pas
,Eengers by the Idiewild last evening were
Mr.. Peter DuSouchet, OF the wen know
commission house of DuSoucheG & Gil.
bert, of New Orleans, aud his mother and
| children, also Ex-Governor Foote, of Ten
nesseeq....-C Capt. Joe. H. Johnson and JiEn
Hendricks. of P4dueah. were In the city
yesterday, prospecting. Capt. Johnson LEFT
for home by the Idlewild last night. He Is
one of the owners OF the Great steamer
Indiana, and has Just started a ne,z found
~ and machine shop IA PaducRh ...............
Captain SCOTS new hull Will be launched
from the I4amasco wharf at 10 80 this morn
ing, and will be an interesting spectacle to
those VIII o have never seen a launch. .........
Captain Alex. Howell, OF the famous firm
OF Howell & Millspaugh, Of Z Shawnee
town, was a passenger by the QuIckstep
last
The great steamer Indiana VIII leave
Cairo on Saturday evening FOR New Or
leans. Passengers and freight by tie
Quiekstep to-day, or the Mallie Raeon to-
morrow, will reach her at Cairo. She is
one OF the bsAt boats afioat, and Captain
r. e. Neal, aud the Miller bro hers, are
as elegant gentlemen as can be found on
the The Norman left Mem
phis last night and win DO here on Eatur.
day, and will return to Memphis Saturday
evening or Monday morning.