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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
A Woman's Voice in Politics.

Talk about a woman having no voice
in politics. There was Fanny Lear
alias "the Phoenix" alias Miss Black
ford, the beautiful but bad daughter of
the American clergyman, who went to
Russia, turned the head of the nobility,
and became the mistress of the nephew
of the Gar. Having had a quarrel with
her Imperial lover, she comes to Paris
and publishes his love letters to her, in
one of which she speaks of the Suez
Canal, "the road which our soldiers will
some day follow to take India from the
English" All Europe reads Miss Black
ford's book, and among the rest MI. Dis.
raeli, Premier of Great Britain. He
reads the above sentence of the Russian
Prince, works one eye, says "aha," and
straightway sends a man down to buy
Egypt's canal shares from the Khedive,
Russia is forestalled, France is furious,
England jubilant, all on account of the
beautiful American and her book
Cleveland Leader.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
A Want

@Nhn AbhA
The American mind is active. 1t has given
us books of fiction for the sentimentalist,
learned books for the scholar and profes.
sional student, but fen books for the people. A
book for the people must relate to a subject of
universal interest. Such a subject is the
physical man, and such a book "THE PEG.
Plies COMMON SENSE MEDICAL ADVISER"
q copy of which has been recently laid on
our table. The high professional attain
menis of its author-Dr. r. V. PIERCE, of
Buffalo, N. Y.--and the advantages derived
by him from an extensive practice, would
alone insure for his work a cordial recep-
ton. But these are not the merits for which
it claims our attention. The author is q maj
of the people. He sympathizes with them
in all their Affections, efforts and attain
ments. He perceives their want-a knoUl.
edge of heniSelUes-and believing that all
truth should be made as universal as Gods
own sunlight, from his fund of learning and
experience he has produced work in which
he gives them the benefits of his labors. In
it he considers man in every phase of his
existence, from the moment he energies
from a rayless atom, too diminutive for the
sight, until he gradually evolves to the ma
turity of those Conscious PODers, the exercise
of which furnishes subjective evidence OF
our Immortality" Proceeding upon the
theory that every fact of mind has a physi-
cal antecedent, he has given an admirable
treatise on Cerebral Physiology, and shown
the bearings of the facts thus established
upon individual and social welfare. The
Author believes with Spencer, that "as Wig.
orous health and its accompanying high
spirits are larger elements of happiness than
any other things whatever, the teaching how
to maintain them is a teaching thatyields to
no other whatever" and accordingly has in.
troduced an extensive discussion of the
methods by which we may preserve the in.
tegrity of the system and oftimes prevent
the onset of disease. Domestic Remedies
their preparation, uses and effects-form q
prominent feature of the work. The hygenic
treatment, or nursing of the sick, is an i'm
portant subject, and receives attention com
mensurate with its importance. Nearly all
diseases "to which flesh is heir" are de-
scribed, their symptoms and causes ex'
planned, and proper domestic treatment sug
gested. To reciprocate the many favors be-
slowed upon him by a generous public, the
author offers his book at a price ($1.50) little
exceeding the cost of publication. Ourread
ers can obtain this practical and valuable
! work by addressing the author.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

and becomes crisp enough to ~pulverize,
it is sufficiently roasted. Stir in a small
piece of butter the size of a walnut, and
put the coffee steaming hot into an air
tight canister. For making, put your
ground coffee into a bowl with just sufi-
Gent cold water to moisten it; beat in an
egg, shell and all mix it well through
the coffee: Rinse your coffee boiler out
with boiling water; put in the coffee,
and pour over it the required amount Of
boiling water. Let it boil fifteen min
utes. When it begins to boil stir it fire.
quently, and never leave it until the
grounds sink. Pour a little from the
spout, in order to remove the grounds
which may have boiled into it, and pour
it back into the pot. 1t is very much
better if served without ~decanting il
Allow one tablespoonful Tor each person
and one for the pot, and add three pint
of boiling water to seven spoonfuls o
coffee.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
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BUFFALO.

scHENcK's PuLMoSIc SYRUP, SEA WEED ToxIc,
AND MANDRAKE PILLs.-These deservedly celebrated
and popular medicines have effected q revolution in
the healing arr, and proved the fallacy of several
maxims which have for many years obstructed the
progress of medical science. The, false superstition
that Consumption is incurable" deferred phys.
icians from. attempting to find remedies for that
disease, and patients afflicted with 1t reconciled
themselves to dea.h without making an effort to es-
caps from q doom which they supposed to be una
voidable. 1t is now proved, however, that Consump'
tion can be cured, and that 1t has been cured in q very
great number Of cases Csome of them apparently des-
perate ones) by Schenck's Pulmonic syrup alone;
and in other cases by the same medicine in connec-
tion with Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake
Pills, one or both, according to the requirements oil
the case.
Or. Schenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for more than forty years, was supposed
at one time to be at the very gate Of death, ms
physician ms having pronounced his Gaze hopeless, and
abandoned him 10 his fate. He was cured by the
thousands similarly affected have used DR.. Schenck's
preparations with the same remarkable success.
Full directions aceompany each, makingit not ao-
solutely necessary to personally see DR.: Schenck I'M
less pitients wish their lungs xamined, and Tor
this purpose he is professionally at his principal Of
f.e, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia,
every Monday, where all letters for advice must be
addressed. Schenek's medicines arc sold by all
druppiats-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
Desperate Louisville Jail Birds.

A number of prisoners confined in the
city Jail made a desperate attempt to es-
cape on the morning of December %.
Several negroes who were confined in the
rear part Of the building had been COM
mitting depredations by breaking win
dow glass, furniture, etc, and behaving
very badly in a general way. At last
several of them were placed in a room
to themselves, and all went quietly till
about four o'clock in the morning, when
a loud howl was rsised. Upon repairing
to the scene the turnkey discovered that
the rascals had set fire to the mattresses
on which they had slept, with the evil
dent purpose of making their escape by
overpowering the Jail official when he
should open the door to let them out.
The bedding burned rapidly, and in a
few seconds the cell was dense with
smoke and flames, almost ~suffocating
those in it. The attendant obtained as
sistance as soon as possible, and rescued
the negroes from their perilous position,
but not until some of them were almost
strangled to death with the smoke.
Some of the men were unable to stand
when rescued, and a few minutes more
would have caused their death.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
Household HeIpG.

BUTTER will remove tar spots. Soap
and water will afterward take out the
grease stain.
KEROSENE and powdered lime, whiting
or wood ashes, will scour tins with the
least trouble.
To remove paint splashed upon win
dow panes, use a hot solution of soda and
a soft flannel.
IMMERsING a growing plant in water
of one hundred and twenty degrees will
clean it of lice and other insects, and not
hurt the plant.
To clean a borrowed porcelain kettle,
boil peeled potatoes in it. The porcelain
will be rendered almost as white as when
new.
A STRONG solution of carbolic acid
and water, poured into holes, kills all the
ants it touches, and the survivors imme
diately take themselves off.
AN inkstand was turned over on {
white table cloth; a servant threw ovel
it a mixture of salt and pepper plenti
fully, and all traces of it disappeared.
SAVE the SCOT that falls from the chin
neys, when the latter are cleaned
Twelve quarts of SCOT to a hogshead o
water, makes a good liquid manure to b,
applied to the roots Of plants.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
The Fashions.

The newest ~"dog-collar" necklaces are
o fvelvet ribbon, satin faced, and have an
oval pendant of silver gilt in center at
tached to a bow of the ribbon. Small
leaf and network ornaments of sill
yer gilt are placed at intervals around
the throat-band; it fastens with a hook
and chain.
Belts of silver plated metal in different
designs are shown. Some have closely
interviewer links, and are an inch in
width; these are loose about the waist,
and have a chain pendant for chatelaine,
bag or vinaigrette. Others are wider,
and have overlapping scales of metal
alternated with morocco.
Sleeve-buttons of painted porcelain,
set in gold or silver; and quantity enam-
eled ones, with black ground and bright
flower designs, are very fashionable and
are worn large.
The newest in scissors is a folding pair
to carry in the pocket, sharp pointed and
beautiful steel, with Russia leather
cases. They are called French scis-
sors."
Pocket dressing cases are shown in
Russia leather, containing tiny tortoise
shell comb, tooth brush, scissors, nail
brush, etc.
Pretty work baskets of straw, round in
shape, satin lined, and having round
handles, closing by folding together, are
among the novelties.
Chatelain bags of seal-skin, with round
handles of the skin, are worn with the
sacque, muff and toque of the same fur
Martha Washington handkerchiefs o
China Grape, embroidered and having
deeply fringed edges, are fashionable TO
evening and dinner wear.
Collar and cuff boxes are shown il
Russia and Turkey leather, kid lined.
Shawl pins of celluloid coral, il
, branches, elasped here and there witt
silver bands, are very stylish.
Sashes of delicately tinted fatille rit
, bon, eight or nine inches wide, and hay
r ing pointed ends of duchess lace, ar
worn for full dress.
japanese handkerchief, made from tn
Ramie plant, are among the novelties i
lingerie.
!: Jewel caskets, of silver and gilt fills
l gree, satin lined, and having thick cry
E tai covert, are shown. Some are Ell
tirely of crystal, clasped and hinge
with silver or gilt.
Small fans in white satin, with plai
sticks of ivory, are shown, and are re.
t sonable in price. Larger ones in blac
satin, with pointed sprays of flower
and flagree gilt sticks, are also muc
q used.
Very pretty hand-mirrors of best plat
glass, set in a neat frame of Russ
leather, which can be used in the han
or made to stand on a table, are anon
= the pretty things.
u Scent bottles in neat Russia cases, a
convenient for carrying to places
amusement in the evening, or an
crowded assembly.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
UsefuI Information.

How TO Cook CRANBERRIEs.-How
to cook cranberries is an important ques,
ton, if you are to get the best of them.
They are sour, unpalatable and unwhole-
some in a raw state, and but little better
as they are usually cooked. We have
often seen them hastily scalded, sweet
ened. and brought to the table floating in
their juice, not one-half of them cooked
enough to burst the skin. Bah! what
foodI But how different when cooked.
Put them, with only water enough to
prevent burning, in a timed saucepan,
and stew until by stirring the whole be-
comes a homogeneous mass, with no SEM
blance of whole berries, and then add
clarified syrup, previously prepared, and
stir a few minutes while boiling. When
cold, you have delicious cranberry jelly.
AN EXCELLENT DIsH.-A lady writes:
1 send you a receipt by which a tough
steak can be made palatable, and by
which any American woman, fortunate
or unfortunate enough to be married to
an Englishman, may be sure to find
! favor in his sight: Take One and a half
pounds of steak from the round; cut it
up in strips an inch wide; pepper, salt,
and -four them well; have ready six
large oysters; then line an ordinary
sized bowl with a good suet paste; put in
part of the meat, then two or three oys.
tiers, and so on till the bowl is full; fill
up to the top with water, I'VE well with
paste, tie a cloth securely over the top,
and let it boil four hours. You will then
have a dish good enough and cheap
enough to satisfy any man.
How To MAKE CoFFEE.-Coffee should
be Drowned at least twice a week, and
kept in air-tight canisters, and only
ground Immediately before using. Pick
the green coffee carefully over; shake ii
in a colander to free it from dust, and rub
it in a cloth. While roasting stir it con-
J stantly; the moment the berry crackles
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
Geography.

A person must have a pretty good
knowledge of geographic remember the
position of all the principal cities, or
even countries, in the world. Yet this
is expected of every one who wishes to
be considered educated. A geographical
mistake is almost sure to expose its per
petrator to ridicule.
Thanks to our common schools, such
errors are comparatively rare among us.
In Eastern countries, however, geography
is yet almost unknown. In a Persian
book the fame of a celebrated beauty is
spoken of as extending from Bombay to
Surat, and from Sham to Istambul.
Bombay is not a great many miles from
Surat. Istambul, or Constantinople, is
the capital of Turkey, and Sham, or
Syria, is an adjacent country. Yet the
writer evidently thought that by these
designations he was embracing almost
the whole Eastern world.
An amusing scene once occurred dur
ing a trial in ireland. The captain of q
| ship, who was a witness, stated that in
coming from the Black Sea to Dublin he
only touched at one place-Malta. He
afterwards mentioned that he spent a
night in Valetta. His lawyer whispered
to him:
"How is that? You said you only
touched land once"
eyes," replied the captain, "but
Valetta is the capital of Malta"
When the opposing counsel, who wa!
equally ignorant, objected to the cap
tain's statements as inconsistent, The
lawyer rose and said:
"Does not every child know that Va
letta is the capital of Malta"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

A dispatch from San Diego confirms the
reports of anarchy in Sonora. A revolution
is in progress. The Yaqui Indians are in
revolt. Gov. Pesquieara has levied a special
tax to carry OF the war. The revolutionary
party is reported about to invade Sinaloa.
Business is Frustrated.
No further demonstrations have been
made by the banditti at Campo. The pres
ence of a posse from San Diego keeps them
temporarily quiet, but they threaten revenge
for the shooting and hanging of their COM
rades in the recent raid. Cruz Lopez is in
command.
Since the death of Graves the Mexicans
on the border, with a few exceptions, are in
league with the banditti. A cavalry COM
pany will leave for San Diego.
CAPITAL OF LOWER CALIFORNIA ATTACKED,
AND THE GOVERNOR KILLED.
A dispatch from San Diego says a courier
arrived from San Rafael, the capital Of
Lower California, reporting that the reyolu-
~tionists had attacked the place, killed Gov.
Villagrana and twenty-nine others, and had
possession of everything. The report needs
confirmation, but is considered highly prob
able by those familiar with affairs in that
country.
PEsQBIERAs' FORCES ENTERING ARIZONA.
A dispatch from Tuscon confirms the pre-
vious report as to the movements of the
revolutionists and State troops of Sonora.
A portion of Pesquieras' forces have entered
Arizona. General Kaube telegraphed that
he has been ordered to compel SerDa to sur
render, and had ordered three companies of
cavalry from Camps Grant and Lowell to
carry out the order.
THE TEXANS MOVING o AID.
Advices from Brownsville state that at a
meeting called by Mayor Parker, a commit.
tee was appointed to draw up a memorial to
Governor Cooke, representing the condition
on the border, and to urge a continuance oil
Capt McNally's command in the service, and
asking that it be increased to two hundred
men. They nominated Col. John L. Haynes
Capt. L. McNall, and Col. John s. Ford
delegates to Washington to represent from
tier matters to the National authorities.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
Has Entirely Cured Me.
BosToY, October, 1870

Mr.. Il. R. STEvENs-Dear Sir: Ny daughter, after
having a severe attack of whooping cough, was left
in a feeble state of health being advised by a friend.
she tried the Vegetine, and, after using a few bot
ties, was fully restored to health.
i have been a great sufferer from Rheumatism; 1
have taken several bottles of the Vegetine for this
complaint, and am happy to say It has entirely
cured me. 1 have recommended the vegetine to
others, with the same good results. 1t is a great
take, and ! can cheerfully recommend it.
JAMES MORSE. 364 Athens Street.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

PERsoNAL.-E. Boughton, Ahbour1,e, Pa:
az have been greatly afflicted for the past
two years with general debility, and have
tried various remedies. Wa induced to try
LIVER REGULATOR, which, after the use
of one package, has made me feel like an
other being"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

DR.. TU-sEE says: at is unnecessary for me to
enumerate the diseases for which Yegetine should
be used. i know of no disease which will not admit
of it's use with good results. Almost innumerable
complaints are caused by poisonous secretions in
the blood, which can be entirely expelled from the
system by the use of the Eegetine. When the
blood is perfectly Cleansed, the disease rapidly
yields; all pains cease; healthy action is promptly
restored, and the pItieRt is cured
The remarkable cures effected by yegefine have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom we
know TO prescribe and use it iu their own families.
In fact. Vegetine is the best remedy yet discov-
cred, and is the only reliable BLOOD PURIFIER
yet placed before the public. Sold by all Druggists
and dealers everywhere.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

BOSIUN WUUL MAbhE
Extra and double extra Ohio and Pennsylvania
Heeces, 45h@4sc.; No. l and triple extra, 47e521ac.
In Michigant the sales were chiefly at 2945c. Comb
ing and delaine feeces were scarce and firm at
4S462%c; SOME desirable lots were held at &c.
Pulled woods were quiet at 35956c., including super
and extras.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

CHAPPED hands, face, pimples, ringworm,
saltrheum and other cutaneous affections
cured, and rough skin made soft and smooth,
by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be careful to
get only that made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,
New York, as there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are
worthless.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
VALUABLE INFORMATION.

BosToN, December IL. 1869.
Gentlemen-1f only object in giving you this tes-
timouial is to spread valuable information. Having
been Badly afflicted with Salt Rheum. and the whole
surface of my skin being covered with pimples and
eruptions, many (which caused me great pain and
annoyance, and knowing it to be u blood disease 1
took many. of the Advertised blood. preparations,
among which was any quantity of SarsapaTilla,
without Obtaining any benefit, until / commenced
taking the K~eGeiine; and before l bid completed
the frst'bottle, l saw that l had got the right med
icine, Consequently / followed on with it until /
had taken seven bottles, wheH | was pronounced a
well man, and my skin is smooth and entirely free
from pimples and eruptlons. l have never enjoyed
so good health before, and 1 attribute il all to the
use of Vegetine. To benefit those afflicted with
Rheumatism, / will mako mention also of the Veg
etine's wonderful power of curing mt of this acute
complaint, Of which l have suffered SO intensely.
% Tyler Street, Boston.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
NO TROUBLE SINCE USING
VEGEIIN E.

This certifes that my daughter has always beer
troubled with n humor. which has caused frequent
swelling on her face and about her eyes. Physicians
called it the Erysipelas; but after having taken two
bottles of the Vegetine, has not been troubled
with it since. SIMON ALDRICH,
Charlestown, Mass.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

VEGETINE is composed of roots, barks
and herbs. 1t is very pleasant to take;
every child likes it. Vegetine-By its use
you will prevent many of the diseases pre-
railing in the spring and summer season.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

THE lie about Santa Claus is the first
seed that the devildrops when he begins
to grow a young inidel. Don't deceive
the children.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
iD1rsoN a Co. our constant adyertisers.

"DITsoN & Co, our constant advertisers,
commence the new year with a large acces.
sion of valuable music. They lave pur.
chased the entire stock of Lee L Walker in
Philadelphia, and will continue the bust
ness there under a new title. The stock
thus purchased comprises a quarter of a mile
(50O, 900 pieces) of sheet music, 10000 Music
Book Plates, belonging to $50 different
books, 1875 pianos and organs, ETC., etc. As
the original stock of o. D. & Co., includes
about twice the quantity above named, il
will be seen that they have literally Emusic
for the million" See advertisement.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06
The Markets.

BURNErT's C~ocoANE-is the best and
cheapest hair dressing in the world.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

The statistics of the Protestant Epis.
copal Church for the year 1875 are as
follows, the reports being somewhat de,
fective from four of the dioceses: Bish,
ops, 81; Bishops elect, 8; priests and
deacons, 1922 baptisms, 3S,053 CON
irmations, 1926; COMMITMENTS, 261,'
003 ; candidates for orders, 298; ordina.
ton of deacons, ITO; ordinations OF
priests, 122; contributions. $685. O5
sunday-school pupils, 235, 943 teachers
%, 4SS. The COMMITMENTS are 3,505
less than for 1874, also a falling off in
combinations of 4 400.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

Now they talk of dramatizing the
Guibord matter. So the poor fellow has
got to be re-hearsed some more.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

THERE are now nearly 100, 900 Baptists
in the State of Georgia. The Ebenezer
Association has over II, 600 members; the
Southwestern over 10, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

THE greatest pleasure Of life is love.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-01-06

Foreign.
A telegram from Berlin reports that the
leading American residents in that city have
called a meeting for the purpose of protest,
ing against the structures of the German
press on American character in their COM.
ments on the Bremerhaven plot.
A Berlin dispatch says information has
been received that the disorders in North.
ern Khokand will soon be made an occasion
by Russia for the annexation of the remain
der of that country.
A special from Vienna says Turkey has
sent a circular to the Powers, pledging her
self to the execution Of the reforms prom
ised by the Sultan.
News comes from Berne Of a dreadful
calamity which occurred in the little village
of Hillikon, in Canton Aargan, Switzerland
The Christmas festivities were being eel
ebrated in a school-house in that place
when the flooring gave way, and eighty per
sons were killed and fifty more or les:
wounded.
A London telegram from the seat of wal
in Herzegovina, states that a great battle
took place on December %, near Ntichstza
lasting nearly all day. Fifteen Thousand
troops were engaged. The Turkish force.
claim a decisive victory. The fighting or
both sides was desperate and losses severe
Japanese Of all classes are intensely anx