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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11
Frightful Fall and Miraculous Escape
of an AerOnaut.

Rockport lind. correspondence OF the
Cincinnati Commercial: ga terrible
accident occurred at the Mclean county
(Ky.) fair on Thursday last, the particu-
lars of which have Just been received
here by parties witnessing the occur
renee. One L. d. Atchison, who has
been making balloon ascensions at the
fairs of several counties in this vicinity,
was engaged to make d.ily ascension
at Calhoun, KY, and ON Thursday, while
preparing to ascend, it was noticed that
the balloon was very frail, the cotton of
which it was made being badly damaged
by the smoke and hot air used to initiate
it. In opposition to the warnings of the
spectators the ascent was made, ana
while at a height variously estimated at
between 500 and 1000 feet the charred
canvas took fire, the balloon collapsed,
and Atchison commenced the descent at
fearful rate of velocity. When he first
noticed the fire he made an effort to
swing the balloon so as to fall among 9
clump of trees near the fair grounds,
and partially succeeded. He struck the
limb of gum tree in his descent, break
ing off the limb, which arrested his
speed and fell with him to the ground.
70 The spectators, sornc of whom were
so horror-stricken they could not follow
his descent, saw him as he came down
! and disappeared behind the fence inclos.
ing the ground. The people made g
rush for the spot. and SO great was the
rush that large portion of the fence was
broken down. Atchison was found lying
insensible under the slowly-burnine
canvas of the balloon, ard the heavy
limb of the tree lying across his pros
trate body, which apparently struck the
earth with such force as to make deep
indentation. He was taken up and con-
veyed to a hotel, where it was ascer.
tanned that his left thigh bone was badly
fractured, but no other bones were
found to be broken. He recovered con,
sciousness in short time, and told those
around him that when he discovered the
fire in the balloon he resigned himself
to death, but made the effort to guide
the balloon to the timber as sort OF
forlorn hope. He retained his presence
of mind until he struck the tree, when
the blow stunned him, and he lost con
sciousness. The physicians think he
will be able to get about in few weeks,
no internal injuries having been discov.
cred, but the external bruises are fear
full, under all of which the poor young
man, who is only about twenty-three
years old, bears up with great cheerful
\ ,,acc -
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

AMONG the latest engineering projects
is proposition to food the Desert of
Sahara by opening a channel from the
Atlantic Ocean, and turning it into an
inland sea. And now comes a gentle
man who suggests that this project for
utilizing the Desert of Sahara will throw
the earth off its present balance Just
how serious disturbance there will be
can be ascertained, he says, upon finding
the actual length and depth of the des-
ert. Meanwhile, he leaves room for the
imagination to picture the earth tum-
bling through space and seriously inter.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A LITTLE 6-year-old girl went into a
store where her faiher was lounging, and
slyly approaching him said; "Papa,
won't you buy me new dress !" ""What!
buy you new dress, Susy Eyes,
papa won't you?' "Well, I'll see. III
speak to your mother about ii. ;" Elon-
CATION to an alarming extent rapidly dis
tinguished that little countenance, but a
thought suddenly struck her; and with a
smile she looked up into her fathers face
and said: "Well, papa, if you do speak
to mamma about it, do it easy, Or she
may want nsS dress herself, +"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

NEARLY 100000 persons We're en-
ployed during last year in and about the
coal, fire, e,alay, iron, stone and shale
mines Of Great Britain and Ireland,
about four Afths Of whom were occupied
under ground, III
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11
HICKORY pIcKoRY DOCK.

A tiny quadruped essayed
dizzy height to climb,
Where mystic symbols, circling round,
Marked out the course Of time.
The height is gained, the goal attained,
When, mark his treIhbling fearsi
A loud report-a horrid din
Assails his shuddering earsi
At once he deems his hour has come;
He sees in visions rise
Each stolen cake, each purloined crumb
Like ghosts before his eyes.
With guilty speed, with beating heart.
Down from that height he tore,
Sought out the earth's remotest depths,
And ne'er was heard of more.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A SINGULAR fatality has befallen the
Congressmen-elect from the Fourth Dis
trict of Tennessee. In August of last
year John W. Head was elected to rep
resent the district, and died before tax
ing his seat. s. M. Fite was chosen to
fill the vacancy, and now death has
marked him for his own. If this rate
of Congressional mortality continues IN
that district, the seat will soon go beg
ging for an occupant.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

MOODY and Sankey are making the
dry bones of sin rattle in wicked Brook
lyn. Nearly all the prominent preach
ers of the city attend the meetings,
Beecher being one of the few exceptions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

"MuRDER will out" A man named
Alexander, IS years of age, blind and
infrIn, has just been convicted of muir
der in the first degree, for killing a man
nm Red River county, Ark, twenty-five
years ago.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11
Let Us Give Thanks.
The following proclamation has beer
issued by the President

issued by the President:
In accordance with practice at once wise
and beautiful, We have been accustomed,
as the year is drawing to close, to devote an
occasion to an humble expression of thanks to
Almighty God for ceaseless AMI distinguished
benefits bestowed upon ug as nation,
aud for His mercies and protecuon
during the coming year. Amid the rich and
free enjoyment of all our advantages,
We should not forget the source from whence
they are derived aud extend our obligations to
the Father Of All Nerciss. We have full reason
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A CALCUTTA merchant, worth million
dollars, enlisted as private soldier in
the garrison at Governors Island New
York, the ether day. Alcohol,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11
FRESH TOPICS.

An ingenious Vermonter has invented
lazy mans churn. The machine is ad-
:iusted to wagon, and all a man has to
do is to drive down for the mail, and
when he gets back the butter has come.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A HEART-RENDNe accident occurred at
Winona, Mimi, the other day, by which
young man named Troutman was shot
and killed by the discharge of pistol in
the hands of his wife, to whom he had
been married but four days. The couple
had just arrived from Chicago, where
they had been united, and were unpack-
ing their luggage, among which was a
loaded revolver. The wife was examin-
ing the weapon, when, in some unac-
countable manner, it was discharged,
and the bullet lodged in the brain of her
husband, producing almost instant death.
The poor bride was rendered frantic by
the terrible accident, and it is. feared will
lose her reason.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

HERBERT H. BANCROFT has Just given
the finishing touches to his extensive
work, the "Native Races of the Pacific
States, upon which he has been engaged
for fifteen years. It embraces five large
volumes, of about 1000 pages each.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11
Space.

Business cards of hve lines or less 50 per annum.
Local notices 10 cents per line each insertion.
Simple announcements Of marriages End deaths.
and church and benevolent society notices inserted
free. Any additions to obituary notices Will be
charged cents per line.
Favors MUST be handed in as early as Tuesday
morning to insure insertion the same week
Communications upon subjects Of general or 10
cal interest are solicited.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A BIG event is to happen in New-Yark
on the centennial OF American indepen-
dence. For the past six years workmen
have been engaged in tunneling under
the Instructions in the harbor known as
He'll Gate, with view of blowing them
up. The task of excavating has been
completed, and the work of preparing
for the grand blast is now going on. A
vast quantity of niro-glycerine will be
placed in iron tubes In the excavation,
and the whole will be discharged stimuli
taneously, by means of battery, on the
4th of July, 1876. twill be the biggest
4th of July gun ever heard in the land.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

Col. d. R. ANTEoNY, the Kansas edi-
Or with a pistol ball in his head, has re-
-umed work on the Leavenworth Times,
with these remarks: "The surgeons
agree that we are now out of all imme-
diate danger. Some think that the
aneurisp may be cured; others think it
will remain unchanged. All unite in ad-
vising our return to business, being care
full to avoid undue mental and physical
excitement. We wipe out from the past
memories of an unpleasant nature, and
are prepared to cooperate with all who
will work to advance the interests aud
promote the welfare of the human race. :"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

Mr.. JOHN MAoKEY, who is the head of
the famous California firm of Flood &
'O'Brien, and who receives three-ffths of
the profits, was ten years ago mining
laborer in Virginia City. His income at
present is about $3.50, 900 per month, or
mone than $40, 900, 600 per annum. Mr..
Maekey is the most retiring and modest
of any of California's millionaires.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

UR1 CARRUTH, the editor of the Vine
land On. j. Independent. who was shot
by Charles K. Landis, on the 18th of
last March, and who has carried a bullet
in his brain ever since, died the other
day. He had already accepted from
Landis sum of money in satisfaction
of any and all claims on account of the
shooting, but this fact will not operate
as bar to criminal prosecution.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

w. PERKINS, an English pedestrian,
necently performed the extraordinary
;and never before accomplished feat of
walking eight miles in SO minutes 5 sec
'onds. His quickest mule WAS the first
one, in 6.46, and the slowest, the sixth,
in 7.52. The first four miles were &C
complished in % minutes and SO seconds.
Perkins is a young fellow of %, weigh
ng 1872 pounds, and 81 feet tall.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

HERE is another eronaut who has mar
rowly escaped death while making an as
cension to please the spectators at o
county fair. The affair happened at
Owensboro, KY, and the @ronaut's name
is Prof. Atchinson. The balloon took
fire and was burned when several hun
dred feet high. Atchinson was precipi-
tated to the earth, and miraculously es-
capped death, though badly hurt.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A GENERAL RECIPE FOR MODERN NOVEL.
Stir in a fool to make us laugh!
Two heavy villains and a half;
A heroine with sheeny hair,
And half dozen beaux to spare;
Amystery upon the shore;
Seme bloody footprints on a floor;
A shrewd detective chap, who mates
Those oot-prints with the hero's eights,
And makes it squally for that gent
Till he is proven innocent;
brown stone front; a dingle dell;
Spice it with scandal; stir it well;
Serve it up hot-and the book will sell.
-SrT;bller far November
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-11-11

A large part Of the business center OF sher-
man, Texas, has been destroyed by fire.
Two severe earthquake shocks were felt in
Atlanta, Ga, and the surrounding country on
the I'd inst There WAS rumbliDg sound, with
a waving motion, which shook the earth and
hnr1ses causing sona alarm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.

1t Is semi-oficially announced at Washington
that the government will send no more vessels
for the present, to foreign seas, and that eur
rou-clads and other vessels will rendezvous in
the Gulf preparatory forimmediate sea service.
The potts in the Atlantic sea coasts are being
quietly put in orders and large supplies are be-
ing concentrated at Key West. Spain, also, is
very active in her naval movements, getting 3
large number of war vessels in the West Indies
waters.
These movements grow out Of recent events.
On the announcement Of the accession OF King
Alfonso to the throne of Spain, and the decease
Of the Republic, this government instructed
minister Cushing not to recognize the new
govern mcnt until our demands for the
yireinius affair had been complied with.
The Spanishminister OF foreign affairs declined
to treat ofthe matter until his government
had rec been ognized. Both parties seem firm,
and there thematter at present rests.
It is also stated that the President is strongly
disposed to recognize the Cuban Republic. The
President has been inclined in that direction
for some time. but has been controlled by the
lass danonstrative views Of Secretary Fish.
It is believed very positive and determined
instructions have been sent to Mr.. Cushing,
and that important developments may soon be
expected. The Cuban sympathisers in this
country are in fine spirits, and think the Pres
;dent is fayorably inclined to their purposes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

VoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssOCIATfON
y The Library COMMITTEES Of The Young Mems
Of Informing the public that the rooms Of tho As.
ISOLATION are now open every evening from four to
ten o'clock.
The Reading Room is free to all who choose to
avail themselves OF its privileges and our citizens
and st rangers and especially young men, are cordi-
free, but books will be taken from the rooms ex-
cept by contributing members OF the Library, and
subject to regulations. H.
The Committee takes occasion to say that our
people can lend timely aid In the formation Of the
Library by contributing such suitable books as
be spared from every household If preferred. the
Librarian will gladly receive books upon deposit.
WIN. J. NELSON,
B. T. BAGBY,
FIT. LEFTwITcH.
Jan 2l-St Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21
VezU advertisements.
Resolutions Of Thanks.


At regular meeting OF the "Stonewall" Brigade
Band. held ut their Hail. Tuesday. January 9Th 1875
the following resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved, That We duly appreciate the kindness
tor their benefit. by all those who contributed to
tender our hearty thanks. .
And t is further Resolved, Fiat our grateful &c.
Acknowledgements are DUE and we most earnestly tan
der the sanS to Messrs: P. B. Hoge& Bro, Mr.. VIM
ness in giving us TIE of their respective rooms
for the of the Fair And to those ladies' who so
earnestly and cheerfully ia bored in our behalf wo
feel at . loss how to thank them; but they have
rendered us service for which they will ever have
our most grateful remembrances.
Resolved further, That the foregoing resolutions
be published in each OF the city papers. and copy
of of the papers be sent to each Of the ladies OF
the Fair and to the gentlemen named above
Respectfully submitted
CHAs. 2. HAINEs,
THos. R. DoLrN.
Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

Simpson Cubbage was tried in the Circuit
Court of Page last week, for strangling his wife
to death by choking her, found guilty and sem
fenced to the penitentiary for IA years, The
principal witness was his little daughter aged
Is years. The Courier gives a graphic account
OF the trial. Subsequent to his sentence he at
tempted to take his own life by choking him
self to death with a cord, but was discovered in
time to Illustrate his purpose. He declared he
would not leave his cell live man, but we see
hat he has been delivered at the Penitentiary
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

The Spottswood House, Harrisonburg, is adj
mirably Kept, and we are pleased to learn Is
doing a ffoirshing business. The table is
abundantly furnished, with everything the sea-
son affords, the rooifis are neat and clsanlyi
the servants attentive, and the accotnmoda-
ting proprietor, Col. Luck, and his assistants
ALWAYS ready to contribute to the wants and
convenience Of the guests. Our former fellow
citizen, Dr. c. Fl. Saupc, is caterer for the es-
tablishment, department he is peculiarly
qualified to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21
MARRIAGES.
jan 21-st

On the 18th inst. in Carroll county. Miss. BY Rev.
J. MsCaldw5ll, DR.. ]. H. Campbell, OF Grenada for
merly Of Staunton, Va, and Miss 8. e. Johnson.
on the 18th inst in this city, by Rev. Father Nc
Very, John E. Teabo and Miss Rose Toohey
On the 18th inst, at Middlobrook, W. H. Hill and
Miss Fannie Shelton,
On the 18th inst, near Hebron Church, John D.
Sheets and Miss Susan F. Gabbert.
On the 10th inst, near Hebron Church, John D.
Caldwell and Miss Mary Trainum.
On the 18th inst at Bridgewater, Elias Riddlsbsr-
ger and Miss Mary g. Sheets
On the 10TH Inst, by Rev J. C.. Hensell Peter J.
Craun and Miss Matte A. Kersh. all OF Augusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

EIGHT PER CENT BoNDs.-We direct atten-
ton to the advertisement of the Finance COM
mittee Of the City council, placing in the mar
ket 100000 of per cent city bonds. issued fol
the purpose OF providing means to construct
City Water Works The conditions attached te
the bonds, make them the best investment thai
now can be made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

vrTK1yNIA-IN vACATIoN.-In the Clerks Of
fcc OF the Circuit Court OF Augusta county,
d. ". Arnold, nominated as Executor in a paper
writing purporting to be the last will OF Reuben D.,
Hill, deceased, Plaintiff,
John Deal and AIelvina e. his wife, John W. Start,
and NJ v his wife, Tiffln McGilyery and Frances his
wife John L. Hill, Charles T. Hill. Reuben B. HILL
Martha Hill Henrietta Hill, and John w, EVAN and
r. 3. his wife, Defendants.
The object Of this suit is That parties in interest
Court {being the 18th day OF March, ls75,] to show
cause why paper writing purrorting to be the last
will OF Reuben'D Hill, deceased, shall not be ad-
It appearing BY affidavit fled that the defendants,
Johu Deal and Malinaa L. his wife, John w. Start
and NJ " his wife. Tiffln Mcdvery and Frances his
wife John L. Hill Charles e. HILL Reuben B. Hill:
Martha Hill, Henrietta Hill, are not.-residents OF
the state OF Virginia and not having entered their
appearance 1t is ordered that they DO appear mere
OF March 1850 and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. yvAw
ian Dept. Clk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

Rev. DR.. Hoge, of Richmond, at the request
of the Young Mems Christian Association,
preached several very able and instructive SER
mons, in the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday
and Wednesday nights. DR.. Hoge is an eloquent
and earnest speaker, and his sermons were en-
ioyed by large audiences.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

Gen. Frank n. Cockerville has been nominal
ell by the Democratic caucus OF the Missouri
Legislature for the U. S. Senate, to succeed Carl
Shuz, whose name was not mentioned in the
caucus. Cockerville was Confederate General
during the war, and commanded the End Brl-
cade at Vicksburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

C. A. Richardson will sell Prime Extra Flour,
every barrel warranted, at the LOWEST CASH
RATE. He pays special attention to the selec-
ton of the best bra:ds of -four for the retail
trade. When you need 4 barrel of good flour
for family use, call Oh him. You can buy of him
as low us can be sold, and have it delivered
FREQ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

ExTRA.-The report of the proceedings in
the State Senate on Louisiana affairs, which ap-
pears on this weeks extra, was prepared for
the last issue OF the VIRGINIAN,b but was crowd
ed ont. The question was before the Senate
on the 9th, instead of the 10th, as would ap-
pear from the date of the extra.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

On the 10th inst, Mr.. Stuart presented the
petition of John E. Mann. of Staunton, for an
appropriation to furnish him an artificial leg
which was subsequently, rejected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

Circuit Court in Harrisonburg is now in ses-
sion. It will be protractcd term. There are
several criminal cases to try, AMI several other
indictments pending against parties who made
their escape from the Jail Of Rockingham last
week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

SAD ACADEMIA little son of Rache
Taylor, (colorcdD was burned SO sbadly on las
Wednesday that he died Oh Saturday. The
child was left lying on the bed by his mother
who had gone some little distance from thu
house to attend to some domestic duties. Dur
ing her absence the boy crawled off of the bed
and in some way, Ills clothes caught fire.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

PERsoNAL.-Saml. II, Bell, Esq, one of the
most useful and entcrprising of Augustus citi-
zen., is lying dangerously i'll at his residence,
near Swope's Depot. His complaint is pnel'-
monia.
Judge John II. McCuc, Of this city, is cou-
fined to his room, withspneumonia.
Moses II. Walton, Esq. of Woodstock, was
In this city Wednesday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

CooL.-We met one of our subscribers the
other day who said, 81 received your bill for
u. Mark it paid and continue the paper, l
want it," elbow is that?'' we asked. ''Bank-
rupt." OF course we understood, without fur
Their explanation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

CABoosE CAR BURNED.-A caboose car,
used by some of the hands engaged on tho G.
Il o. railroad, was burned last Saturday, in
the western suburbs of the city, on the railroad.
It contained the trunks and clothing of three
or four of the employees. The fire originated
from stove i'll the car, during the absence Of
the persons who occupied it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21

A fire occurred on last Friday about a. M,
which consumed the Junk Shop of Mr.. John
Long, in Irish Alley. The loss is small.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-01-21


| yAIJ5ABI,E PROPERTY IN MARKEr.-We
direct attention to the advertisement in anoth-
or column of Messrs. Geo. NJ. Cochran, jr., and
Thos. C. Elder, Com'rS, OF the valuable prop
erty known as the the Buffalo Gap Iron and
Steel Works, embracing about fourteen hun-
irel and fifty acres OF m neral land, 600 acres
| of farm land and including Two Valuable Iron
Furnaces machinery of which is nearly
new.
This property is located Immediately on the
line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and
in immediate connection with the largest iron
ore deposit on the continent. The peculiar val
Tic of this property consists in the fact, that now,
when many OF the Iron furnaces in Pennsylya-
mia arc suspended on account of tile low price
of iron, the operations of the furnaces OH the
line of the C. Sc O. r. r. arc remuneratiye be-
cause of their facilities of manufacture. A ton
OF pig iron can be gotten out in the locality OF
the Buffalo Gap Works, for one-third less cost
than can be done at Pittsburgh, and already
some of the capitalists Of that State are contem-
plating changing their investments to this Sec
ton, with view to continuing the manufacture
of iron.
The Buffalo Gap property is equal i'll all the
facilities for the cheap, successful operation Of
furnaces to any on the continent, and the CAPT
talst who will be so fortunate as to purchase
1t, need have no fears for the result of his i'll
yestment.