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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-26

NOR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT.
II The Cromwell steamship Line.
The steamship NEW ORLEANS, Captain T.. " eager,
will eayc pier No North River on Saturday March 20
ats p ". Frcights received daily Through rates given
10 Galveston lndanola: Rockfort or Aranzas wharf.
Brazos Santiago and 81. Louis.
sage apply to CLARK a SEAMAN, sc West street.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
The House Afre.

A gentleman once offered to bet that
he would empty the whole of a good
winter fire in a drawing-room out of the
CRATE, and place it upon the carpet in
the center Of the room, all the company
to be seated around it IN a circle, and
that the room should not take fire. MI.
Braidwood, formerly captain of the Lon
don Fire Brigade, said that he would
have backed such a bet; and that the
fire in such a case would probably have
died out itself. It is not very easy to
set fire to a house without first lighting
curtains or other articles that produce a
lively flame. This fact, however, should
not make us less careful respecting the
causes of fires. Nearly all fires can be
managed at the outset by the inmates of
the house. By shutting the doors and
windows SO as to prevent the supply of
air to the fire, and by resolutely attack
ing the flames with water, rugs or blan-
kets, door-mats, etc., the larger part of
fires in dwelling houses may be smoth-
cred.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
PRUssrNG's WHITE WINE VINEGAR
keeps pickles. Ask for it.-TCom.


When the stomach is in a state of chronic rebel
lion against every kind Of food, and the attending
physician with solemn and portentous gravity
declares that such cases of confirmed dyspepsia
defy all remedies, do not put faith in his ipse dirt.
Indigestion of this obstinate character may be in
durable by his prescriptions, but it is not therefore
an irremovable fixture in the system. The fact is
that the great vegetable invigorant and corrective,
Hostetteris Stomach Bitters, is radically curing
cases Of this seemingly desperate nature every
day. Indeed it is in those malignant phases q
dyspepsia which no ordinary medicine can control
that its remedial properties are most wonderfully
manifested. We say to the long-sufering martyr,
whose stomach is a source Of perpetual torment to
him, that by the persistent and daily use of this
glorious tonic, he can not only restore the digest
i've organs to their full vigor, but can keep them
in good working order through life. If there is
constipation, the gentle aperient operation Of the
Ritters will remove all Instructions and keep the
bowels in n regular and healthy condition. The
grand Characteristic of this vitalizing and purify
ing vegetable preparation is that it acts bene-
hcially upon every organ, controlling the liver,
reinforcing the nerves, toning the coats OF the
stomach, promoting a healthy habit of body, re-
lievinG the blood CT all impurities, clearing the
brain and reviving the spirits.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
A FEARFUL EARTHQUAKE.

The City OF Salvador Entirely Destroyed.
The city of Salvador, in Central America, has
been destroyed by an earthquake. Eight
hundred persons persisted, and $12, 000, 900
worth of property was destroyed. The earth
quake was followed by a ~confagration, and
many buildings were burned. The following
are the particulars of this terrible calamity, as
telegraphed from Havana: For a few days
light shocks of earthquake had occurred, but
no serious apprehensions were entertained.
It was on the afternoon of the 4th of March,
about half-past 4 o'clock, and almost without
warning, that a great part of the city was re-
duced to little more than ruins. The ground
heaved like a ship in a gale, a terrific thun-
dering burst from under-foot; walls were
shattered and rent in many places with
wide crevices, and roofs sank, and
tiles, etc., were precipitated to the ground.
Lamps, pitchers, basins, glass, etc., were
overturned and broken. Three violent shocks
followed in succession, and the servants
commenced to scream piteously and could not
be paciied. Wild birds flew to the houses
horses grew frantic in stables, and dogs,
bowling, skunk away for protection: Every
few minutes shakings of less violence oc-
Cured. The scene beggars description.
Ruined houses, panic-stricken people, men,
women, and children, fleeing to the fields
with valuables, hastily collected by them the
ringing of the alarm-bells and the beating of
drums calling all the soldiers under arms, for
in San Salvador murder and pillage accom-
pany the confusion of great earthquakes, and
as the frightened citizens leave the town,
dusky Indians from the forest prowl for
prey into 1t, only checked by the bayonets of
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
THE WAR OF RACES.
A Desperate Battle Between Whites and
Blacks in Grant Parish, La.

New Orleans dispatch of the 18th says:
The steamboat Southwestern, which arrived
at about 1:30 o'clock this evening, brings stir
ring and important news from Grant parish.
The whites have retaken Colfax, and there is
not a negro to be found for miles around.
From passengers on the we
CLEAN the following: The negroes had strong
~ intrenched themselves in the Courthouse,
and built breastworks three or four feet high.
There were, it is said, about 400 men, armed
and equipped thoroughly. On Sunday, at
about IL O'clock, about $50 white men, who
had gathered from surrounding parishes,
made an attack on the breastworks, and a brisk
fight was kept up until somewhere near 8
o'clock. The breastworks were then stormed
and captured, the negroes taking refuge in the
Courthouse, the doors of which were barri-
caded. After some further fighting the ne
groes threw out a flag of truce, and several
~etachmen of men advanced on it, when they
were fired ON by the besieged party, w~ounding
several, one of whom was Capt. Hodnot, who
was shot in the bowels, and, it is feared, fatal
ly wounded. {
They retreated on the outside of the breast
works, and as the only means of dislodging
the negroes, the Courthouse was set on fire,
and they were shot as they came from the
burning building. 1t is reported that between
80 and 100 negroes we're killed, and there were
none to be found for miles around.
The Captain of the steamboat Southwestern
makes the following statement "We arrived
at Colfax on Sunday evening about 8 o'clock,
and found that the white people and sheriff's
posse at their head had captured the town,
after having had a conflict with the negroes.
1t was reported to me that about 100 negroes
had been killed and many others wounded.
We saw from the boat about Is or 20 lying
around on the banks dead. One white man
was reported killed, whose name 1 did not
learn, andtwo very seriously wounded-Messrs.
Hodnot and Harris.
"Mr. Hodnot was shot through the bowels,
and it is supposed he is mortally wounded.
We brought Messrs. Harris and Hodnot down
from Co1fax to Alexandria. Three or four
other white men are slightly wounded. About
whites, were still pursuing them. All of the
leaders of the riot escaped, especially the
white men. The negroes barricaded them
them, fred the building. The whites number
ed in the neighborhood OF $50 men. The
fight lasted from about IL m. until near 5 p.
m. The whites are now in possession of Col
fax, and when I left late last Sunday night,
everything was very quiet"
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
Care and Manure of Lawns.

We are aware that it is a long old-time
practice to dress the lawn in autumn
with coarse manure, and SO make the
whole foreground of a gentleman's place
the apparent receptacle of his stable
yard for the winter; but, thanks to our
American ideas of propriety, and our
knowledge of assimilation of plant food,
we now measurably ignore the dogmas
of old country gardeners, and use
specifics, i. g., just now we apply salt at
the rate of four bushels to eight bushels
per acre, bone meal in same quantity,
and plaster one-fourth. The sooner
these manurial agents, all except the
plaster, are o applied, the better, un-
less it be upon a lay of land SO sloping
that the coming rains, with melting of
snow and ice, will cause the commingling
or detrition of the manure to wash
away. with the falling water. In such
locations we should not apply our
specifics as above named until the snow
and ice are gone, but then we would
make no delay. The application of the
plaster, 4. e., its sowing, should be just
after the grass has made an inch or more
of growth.-F r. Elliott.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Potatoes.

A correspondent of the Farmers
Journal writes {: I have planted them in
different places in drills and in jars, but
the best results were in a pot which kept
all the water, for the hot SUN in May
would prevent them from coming up, or
kill the plants as soon as out of the
ground, for they require water often, or
very moist soil. L have had one pot
filed full and running over in a shower,
and soon afterwards turned off the water
without injury to the plants. Soon as
the plants are large enough, I transplant
them in hills ; the plants are very small
when they first come out, resembling
celery. I have raised, I think, over $50
varieties +; the most of them were of no
account. A good potato is very valua-
BILE, a poor one is not worth raising. I
have some very good seedlings two
years from the ball.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Manure.

We think it a wrong practice, when
hauling out manure in the fall or winter,
to place it in heaps. It is better to
spread it at once. In the first place,
labor is saved But most important Of
all is the fact that much of the manure
is wasted when placed in heaps. If
spread at once, it is more equally divided
than it can be afterwards. We once
hauled out manure on to a field, leaving
it in heaps until the hauling was COM
pleted. During this time showers fell.
The land was sown to oats next spring,
and on the spots where the heaps had
been the grain lodged and was spoiled.
The following crop was wheat, and on
those spots the wheat rusted and yielded
nothing while the growth of straw was
remarkable. We have never since re-
peated the practice.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
HOW to Boil Corned Beef.

The rule has a H1bernian sound don't
boil it, for corned beef should never be
boiled. It should only simmer, being
placed on a part of the range or stove
where this process may go on uninter-
ruptedly from four to six hours, accord
ing to the size of the piece. IF it is to
be served cold, let the meat remain in
the liquor until cold Tough beef can
be made tender by letting it remain in
the liquor until the next day, and then
bringing it to the boiling point just
before serving.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Mr.. Medill's Resignation.

The following correspondence has been pub
lished:
MAYORS OFFICE, CHICAGO, April 1.
To His Excellency U. s. Grant, President of
the United States:
DEAR SIR An Executive order was promul-
gated on the 18th of January, 1873, against the
holding of State or municipal offices by Federal
appointees after the 4th of March, 1873. I'm
der this order it would be illegal for me to con-
tinue to hold the Office of Commissioner of the
Civil Service Board unless I resign the Mayor
atty of Chicago. Not feeling that it void be
expedient to do the latter at present, l there
fore tender my resignation of the appointment
from you of Civil Service Commissioner, and 1
hereby tender my thanks for the confidence
m men epIT9 also trust that the rules prepared by
the Board and accepted by and adopted by you
will not be abandoned, ignored or neglected of
enforcement, believing, as I do, that the ap-
~plication will tend to improve and elevate the
civil service, and that they are Endorsed by the
great mass of the American people.
Very respectfully yours,
JOSEPH MEDuL.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

An English breeder thus enumerates a
few of the general points of excellence
in cattle, whether black, polled, or short
muzzle, broad between the eyes, promi-
nent, placid eyes, well set ears, and, if
short-horned, a thick, fiat horn, hanging
downward, and a liver-colored nose. 2.
The neck clean and tapering toward the
head, and of ordinary length. 8. The
chest deep and wide, with a full bosom,
affording plenty of space for the
vital organs to discharge their duties.
4. A broad, straight back, well arched
ribs, strong in muscles above the knees,
fine in the bone below the knee, plenty
of flesh evenly laid on, a slick, mellow
skin, with plenty of soft, downy hair, a
well seton tail, not too thick.-North-
western Farmer.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

A REMARKABLE INvENTIoN.-One of
the most important improvements ever
perfected in musical instruments has
lately been introduced by Geo. Woods
& Co., in their improved Parlor Organs.
1t consists of a piano of exquisite quality
of one which will never require tuning.
The instrument was lately introduced at
a musical soiree in Baltimore, and re-
ceived the cordial applause and indorse-
ment of the many eminent professionals
present.-Boston Journal.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

For mixed pickles, prepare any vege-
tables you like by cutting them in pieces,
and let them lie in salt and water for
two or three days /; then make the pickle
in the following manner Boil the
quantity of vinegar required with pep
PERFORMS. m-ustard-seed, a small quantity
of mace, a few Cayenne pods and gin
ger, and half a pound of -four of mus
tard mixed smoothly in a basin, to be
put in while boiling, put all together in
a large stone jar.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Charcoal or Earth for Hogs.

Hogs that are put up to fatten, as well
as store hogs, should have some char
coal or earth given them occasionally.
We have found it a good plan to dig a
few sods from the fence-corners for
them, which they will consume with
much relish. In a state of nature, the
hog, which roots for his living, must ne
cessarily take into his stomach a large
quantity of earth. It is advisable to
allow him to do this when penned up.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Economy in Fattening Animals.

It has been proved by experiment that
the more rapidly an animal is fattened
the less quantity of food is necessary to
sustain its mere vitality. Thus, an ami
NAL can be more cheaply fattened by
consuming ten bushels of corn in two
months han if four months were occu-
pied in the process. Liberal and
abundant feeding is the most economical,
and a saving of time in producing the
same result is a gain in the profit.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

A COUGH, Cold, or Sore Throat re-
quires immediate attention, as neglect often
times results in some incurable Lung Disease.
"Brooon's Bronchial Troches" will almost in
variably give relief.-[Com.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

DIR. A. JOHNSON, one of the most sue
cessful practitioners of his time, invented
what is now called Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment. The great success of this article in the
cure of Bronchitis and all diseases of throat
and lungs, will make the name of johnson not
less favorably, if less widely, known than that
of Louis Napoleon.-TCom.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

Best and Oldest Family Medicine.-Sdn-
ford's Liver Invigordtor-a purely Vegetable Ca
thartic and Tonic-for Dyspepsia, Constipation, De-
bility, Sick Headache, Bilious Attacks. and all
arrangements of Liver, Stomach and Bowels Ask
your Druggist for it. Betodre of limitations.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

THERE are in London 216, 500 children
who are being efficiently educated in
schools which satisfy the requirements
of the School Board, 65,2O4 who are in
schools, and 80, 500 who are
receiving any education. There are
], 10S schools, good and bad.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

THE PUREsT AND SWEETEST CoD-LrYER
on is Hazard & Caswells, made on the sea
shore, from fresh, selected livers, of the Cod
only, by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co., New York.
It is absolutely pure and stoeet. Patients who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians have decided it superior to all other
oils in market.-[Com.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

THE Modocs are a small band of wan
dering Indians in Southern Oregon. Up
to the attempt to locate them upon a res
e~rvation, they were peaceful enough,
being friendly with the few settlers they
came in contact with.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

DEAR SIR Upon my return to Washington
I find your letter of the LIST inst. resigning the
position of Commissioner of the Civil Service
Board, on account of your inability to hold
that position together with your responsible
Office of Mayor of Chicago. I appreciate your
reason while Iregret that the Board will lose
your valuable services, and in accepting your
resignation I beg to thank you for your earnest
labors in the cause of civil service reform, and
to assure you that the spirit of the rules
will be maintained.
Very respectfully yours,
U. s. GRANT.
To Hon. Joseph Medill, Chicago, Ill.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

The public are hereby assured through
the columns of this paper that Parsons Pu,r-
gatiUp Pills contain no injurious principle, but
that they may be administered to children and
the most weak and shattered constitutions in
small doses, with great certainty Of success.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

A DUTch Congressman remarked !:
even I vas elected, I fought I would find
dem all Solomons down here /; but. I
found dere vas some as pig fools as I vas
mineself."
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

IT Is ALTOGETHER WRONG to trihe with a Bad
Cough or Gold, when the risk is so great and a rem
edy SO sure, prompt and thorough as DR.. Jayne's
Rxpectorant can be readily found.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

the Government troops. These were posted
in squads at short distances all over San
Salvador.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

If you have chills and Fever, or any form of
Fever and Ague, take Shallenberger's Antidote
and save a DOCTORS bill. Every druggist has it.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
DR.. S. VAN METER g. CO.,

Charleston, H., New publications just issued
a work dedicated to young men and LECTURE ON
MARRIAGE, also treatise on the DISEASES OF MALES
AND FEMALES, Also on Piles and Fistu1a, all finely
illustrated. All of the above sent on receipt of 10cts,
Inhrmary established in IS45. All chronic diseases
treated. Over $500 cases now under treatment,
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
Mammoth Pumpkin.

From one seed of this new species there was
raised last year the largest pumpkin ever grown
in 67 lbs. Five seeds sent
postpaid for % cents, or u seeds for 80 cents.
F. q. GREGORY, Davenport, Iowa.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
REWARD

$50 a week for Agents, local or travelling; steady
employment. WEBSTER CO, 7s7 Broadway,N NY.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

KANSAS Coal and Farming Land in Usage county
owned and for sale by nj. WETHERELL, Usage City.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24

AsQUICEx AS A FLASH OF LIGHTNING
"A does C~ristadoro's Excelsior Hair Dye
act upon the hair, whiskers and mustaches; no
chameleon tints, but the purest Raven or the most
exquisite Browns will be evolved.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-04-24
q U NJ L S

Enterprising young and middle-aged men and
women, ambitious to make a successful start in
business, are offered superior facilities for prepar-
ing themselves at the Spencerian Business College,
milwaukee,, Wis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-03-25

hon had furnished key TO tho intimate consultation Of
celestial bodies or gauge of stellar drift no Higgins
or secch Young had applied the key thus presented
10 enter the chambers OF the sum- the comets tho
ared stars, and the nebule Stokes had made
the darkness visible which lies beyond the violet no
Tynda had done the for the darkness beyond he
red or had measured powers OF aF
form bodies or shown how the trem0rs OF the othor
shake the elements Of vapors In short that
period Of presumed scientific omDiscence seems now as
we look back TO IT, but the faint dawning OF day Oh
glorious discovery which dare not. even yet pro
nounce to approaching its meridian" Professor YOU
mans In the Editors Table" takes exception to inc
speech OF Mr. Parke,Godwin at the Tyndal banquetl
regard to the limits Of scientific inquiry and makes ms
views the subject OF pungent criticisms There IS
new chapter on the study Of Sociology by Heroert
Spencer and articles the "Nebular Hypothesis,'
"The TRANSMISSION OF Blood" "The Cave Dwellers OF
France" English and American Science" "scence
and Public Affairs" among the remaining contents
OF the number which is Of exceptional variety ana
interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-03-25
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