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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18
Rio DE JANEIRo, March 1G.-An extraordinary

session OF the Brazilian legislative Assembly caedl Tor
the purpose OF considering the budget and the disorder
In tue country convened oay. The speech from lbS
throne was delivered BY tee Emperor In person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18
DESTRUCTION OF TIE ERIE RAiLWA
BRIDGE.


WIGHT on SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS TO THE BRIDGE
lust IN TINE TO WITNESS ITS DISTRACTION
MEANS TO BE ADOPTED FOR TRANSPORTING PAS
sENGERs.
IRON . SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
PoRT JEnyIs. n. Y, March 17.-Early in the morn
ing Superintendent Thomas of the Delaware Divi-
sion Of the Erie Railway had gone to the iron rail-
WAY bridge at Sawmil Reef, four miles up the river
at the head of the gorge to watch the progress of
the ice coming down the river. The engine was
driven two-thirds across the bridge, and fair view
If the river above and of the down-cOming ice was
sscured At this place the river bends suddenly,
changing abruptly from southerly to an easterly
conrse. Just above the bridge was an island
covered with trees. The ice was tearing its way
trough the trees and almost reaching the lower iron
truss of the bridge 81 feet above low water when
Superintendent Thomas arrived. The les continued
10 rise higher while the engine was standing upon
the bridge near the Pennsylvania shore Suddenly
great cakes began to shove themselves almost over
the balustrades the opposite side, aud tho bridge
began to bend before the pressure. Seeing Dis dan
GER. the engineer Immediately started his engine for
the New-York shore. and had hardly reached 1t
when the bridge yielded to the pressure OF the Ice,
turbled from its piers, breaking into three pieces
and foated away on top Of the gorge. This bridge
was of the kind known as the Pratt Truss Bridge
and consisted of five spans. The first span
ON the New-York side over the Delaware aud
Hudson Canal was 40 feet long, the next three
spaps were 1853 feet EACH and the last span was le3
feet. The whole structure was swept away except
the first and o portion of the second span The
stone piers were uninjured. The bridge was built
iu 1871 or 1871 and cost about eisa0ea When the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18

and great blocks of ice began to be tossed upon and
over the suspension bridge, to which all attention
was now turned as it seemed to BIO doomed TO
destruction. The gorge moving in COM
pact FORM and great blocks of ice projecting
above its surface came in contact with
the bridge with terrific force swaying 1t powerfully
until the threeinch cables seemed straining almost
to breaking, the pine towers waved cracking 10 ana
fro, and the planking was ripped up like shingles.
Still the stout cables did not break. and the towers
remained erect. The heavy timbers that had
been braced between the central towers were
snapped into pieces like matches, and yet
the bridge did not go. For Is minutes 1t endured
this severe pounding and thrustlng to and tro ana
it seemed that it would withstand all the efforts OF
tho ice to break it, when suddenly, about
0 o'clock, moving majesticay but swiftly,
down upon it came an immense fragment
of the broken iron railroad bridge, riding 20 feet
above the surface and 200 feet long. IL struck the
suspension bridge, broadsde on, on the Pennsy-
vania side of the middle pier. Over went the three
lower towers with a crash the great cables strained
and snapped, and the iron monster moved stead
lily on down stream, bearing on its crest
the white railing of the suspension bridge.
Though the three towers on the dam stream side
were all overturned and the lower cable was
broken, the three upper towers remained standing,
and the upper cable was not broken. only the wire
stands connecting it with the roadway having
parted when the latter was swept away
The piers appeared to be uninnred This
bride was the property OF company
the principal member Of which was II. H. Farnham,
n large real estate owner at Port Jervis. 1t was
erected several years ago and was valued at about
$4,000. 1t was a toll bridge and very unpopular
with the inhabitants.
Shortly after the suspension bridge went down
the river began to fall and less ice passed by the
town. BY 10 a. IN. the water no longer flowed In the
streets and the flood was virtually over. Only de-
tached pieces of ice floating in the current On
each bank of the river remnants OF the great
gorge remained piled up twenty or thirty feet high
Two spans Of the iron bridge lodged about four
miles below Port Jervis, the Pennsylvania shore,
in the narrow channel called the Bennekll Chief
Engineer Chamete went down during the afternoon
TO see if portion of them could not be saved, anu
possibly used Ill the reconstruction OIL TIE Dildse'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18
ESTIMATING THE DAMAGE.

| INJURY TO The GAS WORKS, STORES, AND DWELL
INGs-MUCH INJURY PREVENTED BY LINE OF
| Observation-Disclosures DROWNING OF TWO
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
sHERIFF''s SALE.
SheriH'S Sale.
[Case No. 3G37.l

lIaSe NO. oO5I.I
Ii. d. Payne,
VS.. order OF Sale on
Jas. Wilson s. wife,. Mortgage.
DY virtue of a plurius order of sale
ID issued from the Court of Common
Pleas, of Preble county, Ohio, in the
above stated case, and to the Sheriff of
said county directed, | will offer for
sale at public auction, at the door of the
Court House, in Eaton,
On Saturday, august 81, 1875,
between the hours of l and 1 o'clock, p.
M, the following premises, situate in
Preble county, Ohio, and described as
follows, to-wit:
Being Il part of Lot number 81, in the
town of New Paris, beginn' ng at the
northwest corner of said Lot; thence
east III feet and s inches; thence south
l53 feet and 0 inches; thence west III
feet and Sinches to the northwest cor
ner; thence north to the place of begin
ming. Also, the following described
real estate: Lot number lib, in john f.
Ireland's addition to said town of New
Paris, oeing 4 rods and 10 feet front,
and 10 rods deep, Appraised at $1,000.
Terms cash.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
Zoos & FISHER, Att'ys'
July % 1S75-t1s prf $50
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Partition Sale.
lease No. boil

FCase No. boil
John p vs. Elliott Order of Sale in
Lydia Elliott, ct al. Partition.
DY virtue of an order of sale issued
ID from the Court of Common Pleas,
within and for the county of Preble and
State of Ohio, in the above stated case,
and to the Sheriff of said county direct
ed, l will offer for sale at public auction,
at the door of the Court House, in Ea-
ton,
On Saturday, august 7, 1875,
between the hours of l and 4 O'Clock D.
M, the following premises, situate in
Preble county, Ohio; and being Lot
number 161, as known and designated
on the plat of the town of Camden, Pre-
BILE county, Ohio. Appraised at $G25.
TERMS-One-third cash, one third
in one year and one-third in two years
from day of sale; deferred payments to
bear 6 per cent, interest and be secured
by mortgage on the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
MILLER & HARRIS, Att'ys.
July s, lS75-tds prf $500
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Partition Sale.
lease No. 3G72.l

[Case No. 3G72.l
Jacob w. W.. Cline Sale in Partition.
w. W. Cline, eft. al.)
DURSUANT to an order of sale issued
Il from the Court OF Common Pleas,
within and for the county of Preble and
State of Ohio, in the above stated case,
and to the Sheriff OF said county direct
ed, will offer for sale at public auctiol,
at the door ofthe Court House, in Ea-
ton, in said county,
On Saturday, July "a, 1875,
between the hours of and 4 O'Clock, p.
M, the following premises, Situate in
Preble county, Ohio, and described as
follows, to wit:
Fifty acres of land off of the east end
of the south half of the southeast guar
Ter of Section number ~, in Township
number s., of Range number2, east, &c.
Also, the f flowing piece of land, to-
wit: Being 100 30 rods wide, off of the
east side of the northwest quarter of
Section number %, in said county and
township aforesaid, containing lO2
acres, more or less.
A. praised at $47 90 per acre.
TERMS-One-thire cash, one-third
in one year and one-third in two years
from day of sale; deferred payments to
bear 6 per cent. interest, and be ecur-
ed by mortgage on the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
SILVER Il FREEMAN, Att'ys.
julie a, 1S75-tds prf $40
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
The Crops.

Tile wheat crop has not turned out
as we'll as expected. Three weeks
since, the prospect for an average crop
was good, but tho continuous and
drenching rains, lasting through and
after harvest, have proved disastrous.
In many instances the grain failed to
fill, and in a number of fields we have
examined, the grain in short is rapid
ly moulding. Oats-are extraordina-
rily heavy, but the winds and rains
have so beaten them down and tan
gIed them that it will scarcely be pos
sible to harvest more than two-thirds
of a crop. Potatoes are in great a.
buudance, but need a short season OF
dry weather, else they will be in dan
ger from the rot. Flax is generally
looking fair, and the present indica-
lions are favorable for an abundant
crop.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Vandalism.

We are informed by various ladies'
that some persons without the fear of
either COP or mar are in the habit of
committing depredations on the
grounds of the Cemetery. Valuable
towering plants have been dug up
and carried away. Roses, Phloxes,
Petunias, and other flowers arc daily
cut and made into boquets, or at all
events are disposed of in some man
ner. These outrages should not be
tolerated, and The Board of Directors
we feel certain will take prompt
measures to ferret out and bring to
grief these offenders against law and
public sentiment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Partition Sale.
Case No. 1865.

lease No. $685..
Martha j. Rauch 6 husband) Order OF
VS.. Sale il
Alice Neff, ct a. Partit'n.
OY virtue of an alias order of sale is
ID sued from the Court of Common
Pleas, within and for the county ofPre-
BILE and State of Ohio, in the above sta
ted case, and to the Sheriff of said coun-
ty directed, l will offer for sale at public
auction, at the door of the Court House,
in Eaton,
On Saturday, August 7, 1875,
between the hours of l and 4 O'Clock, D.
m, the following premises, Situate in
Preble county, Ohio, and described as
follows, to-wit: The northeast quar-
ter of Section 80, Township Z, Range 8,
east, containing 1G0 acres of land, more
or less.
Also, Lot number 6i21, situate. and
being in the city of west Dayton, coun-
ty of Montgomery, AMI State of Ohio,
and known on 4 plat of said city form
erly known as Miami city, by said num-
Der aforesaid.
Appraised at: 160 acre tract, $4,000
per o re; Lot No. 6421, s $500.
T~ERMS-One-third cash, one-third
in one year and one-third in two wears
from day of sale: deferred payments to
bear 6 per cent. interest, and to be Sc
cured by mortgage on the premises s.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
HUBBARD & FrEEMAN, Atl'ys.
July S, 1S75-tds prf 81 60
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
THE GREAT WORLDS FAIR.
Barnum's Wonderful Menagerie and
Firet-cIase Gircrs

Barnum's combined Circus, Muse
um and Menagerie, which exhibited
in our city on Saturday last, is in ev-
cry respect a satisfactory entertain
mcnt, and was literally patronized,
the immense pavilion being filled to
overlooking both day and night. The
Menagerie of itself is the wonder of
the age, and a view of its treasures is
worth more than double the price of
admission TO the combined shows.
The animals are, many of them, rare,
and they are all in a fine, healthy con-
dition. The great ARE bestowed on
the wild animals, and the perfect ply
steal condition serves to keep alive
within them much of their original
nature, and the visitor to the manage.
RE can almost imagine himself to be
lost in a jungle of India, the plains of
Tartary, or a wanderer along the
banks ofthe sacred Nile. The Giraffe
isa great curiosity, and as live ones
are rare in this country, attracts much
attention. The monster Elephant of
course is on hand, and is the especial
delight of the little ones. To those
whom morals are not iron clad, and
believe that Providence never intend
ed men and women to go through life
with visages indicative of IPPECAC,
CUM SALTS and SIENNA, the circus is a
great attraction, and is certainly a
model. The performances are all first
class, and the three clowns, while full
of comicality or original, fresh and
sparkling witticisms, utter nothing,
speak nothing offensive to the ear of
the most refined. This large estab-
lishment, with its host of retainers, re-
manned with us over Sunday, and the
conduct of the employees throughout,
without exception, was highly COM
mendable. In the afternoon, relig-
ious services were held on the grounds
by Rev. A. j. Reynolds, of the Pres
byterian church-the entire of Mr..
Barnum's force was present, and no
congregation ever gave their favOrite
preacher a more earnest or respectful
hearing. A show so excellent IN itself
and so worthily managed, deserves
success.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Hope for tho Despondent.

Ii you have been coughing Il long
time and begin to despair of recovery,
or if you have taken a recent cold, go
at c to the Drug Store of Michael &
Sons, Eaton, and get a bottle of DR..
Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound. Take it and be well. No
other medicine acts so promptly and eff
f~ectually in Coughs, Colds, and all dis
eases of the throat, lungs and Chest,
leading to Consumption. Hundreds
who once thought they had that dread
disease have been restored to health, by
the use of this almost magic remedy.
1t is also the best known specific for
Group, and never fails in Whooping
Cough. Trial size 10 cents. Call for a
circul.r.
July 10, 1S75-m1
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
&hca.iH,S Sale.
TCase No. 3654.l

Tease No. 3654.
Andrew P. Young, Admir- Order of
VS.. Sale on
Joseph Mcdonald & wife, Mortgage
PURSUANT to In alias srder of sale
i issued from the Court of Common
Pleas, of Preble county, Ohio, in the a.
bove stated case, and to me directed, 1
will offer for sale at public auction, on
the premises,
On Saturday, July "a, 1875,
between the hours of l and 4 o'clock, p.
m., the following premises, situate in
Preblc county, Ohio, and described as
follows, to-wit: Being forty acres,
strict measure, out of the west half of
the, southwest quarter of Section mum
Der 3, Township number 6 Range2, east,
it being the east half of said half quar-
ter and out OF the south end of the same.
Also, the east half of the said south
west quarter section, except however
that rortion Of said east hal quarter
that is situated OIL the east side of Paint
creek, being about four acres of land.
Appraised at $3.50 per acre. Terms
case.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
Zoos & FISHER, Att'ys.
June "a. lS7J-tds Drf sc. so
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Ohio Agricultural & Mechanical Col
lere -

Ten Departments, Extensive Labor
atories and Cabinets, superior advan-
tages in Natural Sciences, Engineer
ing and Languages. Address, Presi-
dent EDWARD ORION, Columbus. An
Examination for admission to the a.
bove named Institution will be con
Quoted by the undersigned, at Eaton,
Ohio, on Saturday, 31st inst. Candi-
dates will be examined in Arithmetic,
Grammar, Geography and Algebra
through simple equations.
w. L. SHAW.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22

Determined not to be outdonc in
enterprising journalism, and observ-
ing that our neighbor of the REGISTER
has devoted a column of that paper to
matters connected with the Public
Schools, we have concluded to add to
our paper a department of NATURAL
HISTORY, and i'll furtllcrance of this
design have secured the services of a
scientific gentleman, whose expert
ence and observation in foreign lands
as we'll as at home, qualify him in a
high degree as a graceful and agreea-
BILE instructor in this most valuable
branch of education. His first article,
OH "DoGs," which appeared in ouris-
sue of July 9Th, attracted much atten-
ton, and gave general satisfaction.
We hoped to be able to give in this
number another article from his facile
pen, but i'll health, and absence5at
commencement week at one of our
prominent institutions of learning,
will delay TIE article until our next.
The next essay will be on Goats"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Distressing Accident,

We are sorry to have to record a sad
and serious accident which occurred at
the mill of Stotler &c Chandler, at West
Alexandria, OIL Monday afternoon. 1t
appears the daughter of Mr.. stotler,
aged about IA years, with other girl
companions were playing in the mill,
when by some accident the clothing of
Miss Stotler became entangled in the
machinery, and before assistance could
reach her she was terribly injured, hav-
ing both legs broken-one a compour d
fracture, and one at least very badly
crushed from the hip down. Drs. Bruce
and Stephens were called, in c~onsulta-
ton. 1t is feared the unfortunate young
girl is fatally injured.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an Amendment TO the Con-
Stitution of the State of Ohio.

RESOLVED. BY THEGENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF OF OHIO. That an amendment
to the Constitution Ofthe State of Ohio be prOpOs-
cd iii the following words, tO-wit: Notwithstand-
ing the provisions of the second section of this Ar
ticle, The General Assembly shall nave power to
provide by law, Tor the assessment of a special tax
on dogs without regard to value, and 10 provide
for the conhscatiOn and killing of such animals
upon failure or refusal of the owner. keeperor har-
bOrer thereof, to pay such special tax. If this
amendment to the Constitution of the State Of
Ohio shall be adopted by Il majority Oflhe electors
of the state of Ohio, voting at the next election
holden for the election of Senators and Represeu-
tatives. shall become section seven Ofthe twelfth
Article of the Constitution o fthe state of Ohio. Al
such election the voters desiring TO vote in favor Of
said amendment, shall have written or printed on
their ballots the words, FOR AMENDMENT
TAXING Dogs" those desiring to vote against
the amendment the words, .NAGAIST AMEND
MENT TAXING DOGS"
ia J.. CONVERSE,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives..
HART,
President of the Senate.
Adopted March 30, 1873.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
MARRIED
DEATHS.

MCNUTT-ln Euphemia, July 18th,
Eve Margaret, wife of Peter McNutt,
aged IS VI ars, q months and a days.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. G. Baughmam,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
Eaton. July s, 1S75-1m
EATON MARKETS.
OCTOBER ELECTION.

ED. DEsIoCRAT-Pl, ase the
name of W. p. Duggins as an Indepeud-
ent candidate for County Treasurer.
subject to the decision Of the voters at
the October election, and oblige
THE GERMANS.
EDITOR OF DFMocRAT-You will please
announce to the voters of Preble coun-
ty, that John r. Beatty will be an indie
pendent candidate for the office of
County Treasurer; at the next October
election, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
EDITOR DEMocRAT-Please o
my name as an Indepedent candidate
fo- reelection to the office of Clerk of
the Court of Preble county, subject to
the decision of the voters at the polls on
the 18th day of October.
Yours, &C., w. D. QUINN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22

A IllC OOliblllOIt u Nv IiSG VA |
" tional Bank of Eaton" at Eaton,
in the State of ohio, at the close of bu-
%siness, Wednesday, June Both, 1870:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $lG5,75O u
fOverdrafts, 50 90
L. S. Bonds to secure circu- -
l~ation, 100, 900 90
Other stocks, bonds, and
mortgages, 21,970 81
Due from approved reserve
agents, 1891 %
Real estate, furniture, and
fixtures, 6,l92. 81
Current expenses and taxes
paid, $50. OIL
Bills of other Natl Banks, H,6S1 90
Fractional currency Gnclud-
ing nickels), 1,3s9 So
Specie ~(including gold Treas
ury notes., so GO
L.egal-tender notes, 1923 90
Redemption fund with L. S.
Treasurer 70 per cent. of
circulationj, 1880 90
Due from. Z. S. Treasurer, ~
other than'5 per cent. Ere
demption fund, 800 90
Total, $37l,7SO 30
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
Sun plus fund, 1860 q
Other undivided profits, 6,G02 81
National Bank notes out
standing, $4,000 90
Dividends unpaid, SO 90
Individual deposits subject
to check, 53,12G 70
Demand certificates of de, os-
it, 3S,716 %
Time certificates of deposit, 1,553 90
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing, 33l 20
Total, $371, $50 30
STATE OF ONO, PREBLE COUNTY, IS:
l., C. F. Brooke, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true-to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
c. +. BROOKE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day OF July, 1875.
B. +. lARSH, Notary Public,
Preble county, o.
CoRRECr-Attest:
/ f. i: : :: f $ IA { z".oa'. Directors.
July p, 1S75-w1
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-07-22
REPORT

OF the condition OF the ttFirst Ma
" tional Bank of Eaton,p at Eaton,
in the State of OHIO, at the close of bu-
siness, Wednesday, June Both, 1915:
RFSnJTRCFC
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-06
Losses by Fire..
SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED,

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.-The main
building Of the Normal School at Blooms
bury, Pa, was destroyed by fire Sunday
afternoon. The fire originated in the
southwest corner Of the fourth floor.
The furniture was saved. Cause OF fire
unknown. Estimated loss, $40, 900. The
building will be rebuilt Immediately.
FIRE ATsDEERFIELD, MASS. -
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. GA large fire 90.
cured at South Deerfeld, Mass, Satur-
day night, which destroyed the greater
portion OF the town. The fire broke out
at 1880 A. NJ, and burned with great
rapidity. Owing TO- the short supply of
water, 1t was impossible to subdue the
flames, as there was no engine in the
town.
The authorities telegraphed to this
city for assistance, and special train
with an engine left here upon receipt
of the dispatch, accomplishing the dis
tance, thirty miles, in forty minutes, but
arrived too late TO be Of any service.
Eight building, including the two no.
tells Of the place, were entirely destroyed,
and many other buildings were badly
burned and were saved with great
diffionlty. The loss is estimated at $780,
0OU-the insurance probably covering
half that amount.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-06

MILwAUKEE, Sept. 6.-The Two
Orphans injunction case came up for
hearing before Judge Dyer, Saturday.
Senator Carpenter for defendants showed
that the copyright law under which
the claim Is brought provides that
no copyright can be obtained here by
authors, nor citizens not having resi-
dences in the States, whereas 1t Ia shown
by complainants themselves that the au-
thors of The Two Orphans were citizens
and residents OF France.
He argued that jackson, in obtaining
the copyright by the declaration that he
was the author, Nas guilty of perjury
and fraud on the Government and the
copyright law.
This was followed by evidence that
Rankin's right to produce the play had
been recognized BY the complainant,
Palmer, and at this stage Mrs Post, OF
New York, counsel for Shook & Palmer,
asked Tor time to telegraph to New York
for rebutting testimony. In the mean
time the play is drawing tremendous
houses.