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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09
Totals 81 $50 SIS $50 s18S1 86i 448 s188 ,487


This shows a deficit in collection of
the enormous sum of $13S, ,S49, ,437. No
part of this loss, it must be borne in
mind, accrues from the inability of the
officers to collect the amount, for assess
ment appropriates the property to the
government till the tax is paid. Hence
the deficit arises only by the remission of
the tax by the officials. Is it credible
that one-tenth of the entire assessment
was properly remitted? The amount is
so large as in itself to demonstrate con-
clusion, and the system is one which ad-
mits the practice, if it was not designed
to produce it. The power of the Com
missioner to rsmit taxes on the recon-
mendation of the local officers, is dis
cretion easily applied to party purposes,
and the vast sums shown by this table
almost of themselves demonstrate that
this abuse has been practiced on great
acale. The demonstration is completed
by comparing Johnson's Administration
with Grants, as shown by the following
table:
Internal reUenue tazes assessed and collected
,J,,v;,,1 267 j6S n,a1 go three aeOrs Of Pres.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

A CURIOUS variety of remarkable
mechanisms was lately exhibited in
South Kensington, London, among
these being the original telescopes and
other instruments used by Galileo, now
for the first time allowed to be removed
from Florence; Watts first steam en-
gine was also another object of extreme
interest, as also the original air pump
made by Otto Guericke of Magdeburg;
a quadrant belonging to Tycho Brahe; a
telescope by Huyghens; the pendulum
apparatus Of. Foucault and Gauss; Bah
bage's calculating machine, and that
made by James Black for Lord Mahon;
the original Napier bones; the measur-
ing instruments of Sir Joseph Whit
worth; the apparatus employed by Joule
in ascertaining the mechanical equiva-
lent of heat; the apparatus with which
Professor 1Farsday made many of his
wonderful chemical discoveries; the
original Wheatstone Bridge; the instru-
ments used in laying the Atlantic cable !;
Armstrong; hydro-electric machine, etc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

Hence Grants remlttances are nearly
four times greater than Johnson's, when
the sum collected in three years under
johnson was substantially the same as
that collected in six years under Grant,
demonstrating that at least 100000, 600
of the revenue has been corruptly used.
But the profigacy of the Administra'
tion finds its best illustration in the fol-
lowing table:
Amount of Internal revenue tdres assessed and
collected IN the First District of Missouri
during fiscal gear 1875:
U5f 1871
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

The Cumberland (Maine) Medical So
ciety has been procuring and analyizing
samples of the numerous preparations so
plentifulIy advertised throughout the
country.for the cure of the opium habit,
with startling results. They are all
found to contain opium in large quanti-
ties, and the doses are 50 large that the
victim is really taking more of the drug
than he would ordinarily do were it not
disguised. - ----------se----s.4=as .s---
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

AN official inspector in England re-
ports as to the danger of working in
white lead manufactures. The harm
comes partly from inhaling the lead, but
principally from absorbing it thrt ugh
contact, causing paralysis. A few manu-
facturers compel their workmen to wear
gloves and respirators, and to wash them
selves thoroughly at the end of each
days work; but the employees generally
dislike the trouble of these precautions,
and show great ,recklessness of health.
A law compelling the exercise of greater
care is suggested.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

= Expenses
Receipts. Expenses. Above
Receipfs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

WHEN Seth Green, the fish eulturist,
a few years ago put some shad fry into a
river flowing into Lake Ontario, he ad-
yertised that he would pay twenty-five
dollars for the first one taken from the
lake weighing not less than two and a
half pounds. A lucky fisherman living
at Sodus Point, New York, caught shad
in the lake few daysago weighing four
pounds, and has forwarded it to Mr.
Green, along with the proper affidayits.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

A PHoToeRAPHER at LIE Roy, New
York, few days ago photographed in
one group, Mrs. Stanley, aged ninety
two; her daughter, Mrs. Brown, aged
seventy-four; her granddaughter, Mrs.
Bostwick, aged forty-four; her great
granddaughter, Mrs Duncan B. Nc
Naughton, aged twenty-three, and her
great great grandson, Roy McNaughton,
aged wo years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

THE great Maritime Canal, connecting
Amsterdam with the German Ocean, was
opened lately with imposing ceremonies,
at which members of the Cabinet and
foreign representatives we're present. A
grand banquet took place in the evening.
The city was covered with flags, and there
was general illumination at night, and
splendid displays of fireworks. The canal
is sixteen miles long, and has at the sea
end harbor covering two hundred and
fifty acres, which, however, is not quite
COMPLETED.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-11-09

Two physicians of Cincinnati, Ohio,
propose to discuss publicly the merits
and demerits of vapor baths. One of
them, who has used the baths and recon-
mended them to others for fifty years,
may be supposed to have something more
than scientific interest in the subject,
while in his own person and rhis eighty
years he presents strong argument in
their favor. .s... .-,-.,,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
No. 3,-Male Scholarships, $1,000.
UKINIuNo Ur IhE PRESS.

The teachers of the Neophogen College have
the highest national reputation both as teachers
and authors. 1t is the cheapest college of the
kind in the world, and is the best one for both
males and females of the North and South. 1t is
located in a beautiful section of the State, which
was selected with great care.-Republican Ban
ner, Nashville, Tenn.
NeophOgen is the cheapest college of like
grade in the world. There are five schools d-
vided into eight departments, which are thor
ough in their detail of study.-Bulletin, Nash
vile, Tenn.
Neophogen is great enterprise. The college
is located in one of the garden spots OF tide conn
try. 1t consists of ten teachers Of established
reputation.-Christia Advocate, Nashville,
Tenn.
Neophogen has a national claim upon the
youth of this country, and the faculty have a
national reputation.-Pulaski Patriot, Ill.
Neophogen is founded upon right principles;
has adopted the right course; is imbued with
the right spirit; aims at the right ends, and uses
the right means.--San Antonio Express, Texas.
Neophogen stands high in the estimation of
scholarly men all over the country. The faculty
numbers many names known to the educational
and scientific world.--Wood County Reporter,
Wisconsin.
Neophogen College is situated in one of the
richest, healthiest and most charming counties
in the State of Tennessee, and is one OF the
cheapest institutions in the United States.
Lafayette Advertiser, Vermillionville, La.
This excellent seat of learning is located at
callatin, Tenn, in one OF the richest ana most
charming agricultural districts In America. tits
the cheapest college of its grade in the country,
and not only that, it is one of the best.--Yazoo
City Democrat, Miss.
1t presents superior inducements to parents
and guardians as a desirable field for educasion-
al ulture. Citizen, Canton, Miss.
We recommend this excellent college.--Aber-
deem Examiner, Miss.
Neophogen is entering its tenth academic year,
Gnd is one of the best colleges In existence.
Summit Sentinel, Miss.
NEoPHoGEN CoLLEGE.--Such is the name of
one of the most promising and useful institutions
NJ thn CAnth lnnatad of the haontIful little city
Gallalin, Tenn.--Sannibal Courier, Mo.
May 21-tf
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
Condensed Time Of the
Louisville & Ct. Southern
RAILROAD LINE.
: Condensed Time, September 10, 1875.

Train No. 2 connects at Humboldt and
Milan frum points South thereof for Louis
Vile; at Cave City with stages for the Nam
moth Cave; at Lebanon Junction with
Knoxville and Richmond Branches; at
Cincinnati Junction with L., c. & L. r.
+. for the North and East; at Louisville
with U. S. Mail Boats for Cincinnati and
with 0. & NJ. R'y and j.. NJ. and L. r. r.
for the North, East and West.
Train No. 4 connects at Humboldt and
Milan from the South for Louisville; at
Mckenzie with N, c. and St. L., R'y for
the Southeast; at Glasgow Junction to
and from Glasgow; at Cave City to and
from Mammoth Cave; a Louisville with
L. c. and L. r. r, for the North and East.
Train No. 6 connect at Mckenzie with
n, c. and st. l.. R'y for the Southeast.
PULLMAN PALACE CARS WITHOUT
CHANGE
Are run between New Orleans and Louis
vile, via Milan Little Rock and Louis
vile, via Memphis; Memphis and Nash
vile, via Mckenzie.
G. p. ATMORE,G Gen. p. & T. ACT.
Jan l-tf LOUISVILLE, KY,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
Millinery & Worsted Goods
Terms Only So so Per Day.

The need of a well kept Hotel, at mod
crate prices, has long been felt in New
Orleans.
r. supply the deficiency, the under
signed have leased, ID a term of years.
the above w~ell-known and popular
house.
1t has been thoroughly renovated and
repainted, with new furniture and car
peting, and it is opened to the
public with every department in first.
class and complete order.
Situated in the very centre Of the bus
mess portion of the city, and under the
management of competent and atten-
tive Southern gentlemen, and at a per
diem rate less than any hotel of its class
in the country, ii offers special induce-
ment TO the Southern travelling public,
from whom it solicits, and hopes to re-
ceive a liberal patronage.
L. L. RIVERS & Co,
Nov1S # lroprietOrs.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10

GENERAL
Sewing Machine Depot.
New machines of all kinds. Good
secondhand machines at half price. We
repair all. Exchange for old Machines
and guarantee satisfaction.
You can be accommodated better than
at any other place in the city, both as re-
CARDS variety and terms of payment.
All kinds of fancy and ornamental sew
ing, in the highest style of art, done on
short notice. Sewing machine attach
ments, oil, thread, needles, ETC., for all
machines constantly on hand.
Come and see us before purchasing, or
send for catalogue and circular.
BEG Refer to the editor of this paper.
Sept30-1y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
CRY EgOya2g.,
Corner Camp and Common streets,
New Orleans, Ia.
Only Two Dollars and a 'ia!fpor Day.

This Superior Hotel is located in the
very entire of the business portion Of the
city. tits conveniently situated within a
few squares of the Theatres and places Of
Amusement, and within one square of the
Great Mart, Canal Street.
For business men and their families, this
Hotel presents superior advantages.
The Commodious Verandas
in front OF the building are a great conve
nience and attraction, not equalled in ex-
tent by any other Hotel in the city.
This House has been Reftted.
and renovated throughout, and is unsur-
passed by any establishment i'll the South
west.
Every Luxury the Season Affords
is literally furnished by, the Proprletors,
and experienced caterers employed to en-
sure the
Satisfaction Of the Public.
Particular attention paid to all Tele-
grams and Letters ordering rooms.
Business communications should be adj
dressed
CITY HOTEL, New Orleans,
T~amaaforeY * Watson.
feb4-tf Proprietors.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
No. 2.-Female Scholarships.

81 ,0O0-To Parents and Philanthropists:
Ten female students will be received into the
family Of the President of NeOphogen College
and trained as his children. boarded, clOthCi,
books and stationery furnished, and graduated
in a regular collegiate course, for S 1000 each,
payable in advance by the LIST of September, 1878.
They must not be under twelve years of age,
and able to read and write. The chief induce
ment in presenting this IS to give the president
an opportunity to train remarkable characters to
the honor of the college, and to enable him to
verify his views in regard to the development Of
any youth of medium organization, when full
control is given and implicit confidence repOsed.
No. 3.-Male Scholarships, $1,000,
Board and tuition perpetual TO one student for
81, 600, payable in advance. The holder Of a
scholarship can introduce one student after an
other from time to time, free of charge for
board and tuition. There are only twenty of
these scholarships for sale. Address,
J. NJ. WALTON, LID,
President, Gallatin, Tenn.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
kSsaeUesg's
MY OF M UStC!

MY OF M USic!
No. ga st. Charles treet,
New ORLEANS, Ia,
D. BIDWELL, Proprietorand Manager
EDWARD SCHWARTZ, Treasurer,
J. F. PIKE, ---- STAG Manager.
CAPACITY, EASE AM COMFORT.
Rich and elegant appointments, and thor
ough ventilation, make his popu-
lar family resqt
The Most Elegant Theatrfin the South.
THE STOCK COMPANY
For the season of 1875 ami '76 is without
doubt the best that has ew appeared in
New Orleans, thus enablin the Manager
to present First-class Stars Combinations
and the Latest Dramatic %snsatlons, in a
superior:manner.
Adjoining the Academy Music, Sc st.
Charles Street, is the
Phoenix Eou9e,
established a half centur!a ago, the most
popular and complete
Refreshment.,. and Amument Saloon
in America. 1t contains Fine Liquor
Bar, Elegant Bowling Sion, Soda and
Confectionery Saloon, Oser and Chop
House, supplied with thehst in the land,
and served by Competentnd Polite At
PENDANTS.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
WATERS CONCERTO ORGANS
TESTIMONIALS.
Or
Waters Pianos & Organs.

Waters New Scale Pianos have peculiar mer-
its.-New York Tribune.
The tone of the Waters Piano is rich, mellow
and sOnorOus. They possess great volume or
sound and the continuation Of sound or singing
power is one Of their most marked featur -.
New York Times.
Waters Concerto Organ is so voiced as to have
q tone like a full rich alto voice. 1t is especially
human in its zone, powerful yet s~weet-RurSl
New Yorker. Sept. 2-lyr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
THE
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II is the advocate OF right and justice to all and
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1t is opposed to the unwise and dishonest class
legislation that has benefited the few and OPP
pressed the many, as realized in the act of Con-
gress retiring from circulation nearly two-thlrdS
OF the peoples money.
The National Bank Scheme, a device to place
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Money Kings and creating a nOn-producing ar
istucracy.
The Salary Grab Robbery, increasing the pay
Of Government officials, while the price OF labor
and its products, real estate and greenbacks (the
peoples money! have been deprecated.
The act changing the original contract with
hOnd-hOlders, and making bonds payable in gold
instead of legal tenders, as first agreed upon; q
favOrltlSm OF twenty-five per cent. to the few at
the expense Of the many.
The Resumption Act. demanding that which
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For such and other crimes against the peo-
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If you would know and understand the issues,
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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10

A DANBURY Coy suffering from the
tootbache. had the tooth pulled out
the other afternoon. In the evening
he had a neighboring boy come over
to the house and make merry VIII,
him. He got to being so noisy Una,
his father went to the stars anu
ys.ed for an explanation OF the row;
Oh pa" he responded with raaiah.
,acc, ~ can't help laughing TO lhlns
now mare my tooth wants TO ache II
yeadeY2
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
His Strikes,

as this New York, Detroit, Chica-
go or Buffalo? ?" inquired the next
prisoner, looking around as if his
mind vas unsettled.
"This place, Andrew Bate, is De-
%troit," replied his Honor, as he softly
scratched his head. ut is a city of
one hundred and ten thousand peo-
Pile, nicely situated, contains a great
many honest men, and is chiefly not
ed for the great ease and fluency with
which Its hack-Grivers tell q man to
go to Texas"
"Well, | struck this town in the
night" continued the prisoner, "and
| hadn't been here an hour before a
loafer struck me-"
"Did you strike back ?"
"Yes, sir, and then | struck out to
get away from the police"
"But the officers struck your trail,
and you were brought in, and here
YOU are" said.his Honor.
at strikes me that you are correct"
smiled the prisoner.
"Well we will strike off on n new
trail. Iwant TO ask what you are do
ing here without money in your wal
let?"
81 thought l would come and wait
around, Judge"
"For what?"
"For anything" =,
"Micawbcr never lived here said
the Court. "There's nothing to turn
M here. You might wait around
here a hundred years and couldn't
get a soft and easy situation, such as
You probably seek"
81 would like to get to be a clerk IN
the postofice," said the prisoner.
"Have you ever filled such a posi-
tion?"
"No, sir, but l have written a good
many letters and bought a good many
postage stamps"
Cup there where you are gong foi
three months" said his Honor, after
painful pause, "there will be no wait,
inc. not even for dinner. Days will
pass swiftly by, and the June bios
SONS will De winking at the green
eowsIips before you know it"
"Hang your cowslips!" groaneo
The prisoner.
"Nevertheless, MI. Bate, it is my
duty to A. Bate you," answered the
court, "and / hope you will return te
the corridor quietly, peacefully anc
without giving Bijah any unnecessa
~ trouble" So,
The prisoner had 10 be hauled by
fRe collar and held up against thu
wall for a few minutes, but when rea
son returned he said he was thanEiu
he hadn't been hit with a crow~bar
as he knew he deserved TO De.-De
troit Free Press.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
4 10 Per day. Agents

es OF working people Of both sexes, young and
old, make more money at work for rs, in their
own localities, during theiI spare moments, or
all the time, than at anything else. We offer
employment that Iill pay handsomely for every
hours work. Full particulars, terms, etc, sen
free. Send us your address at once. Don't der
Via. Now is the time. Don't look for work OF
business elsewhere, until you have learned what
we offer. G. STINSON Il CO., Portland, Maine.
feb4-1y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10
EEOusc Furnishing Goods.

Silver Plated Wares, CASTORS,
SPOONS, FORKS.
Japanned TEA TRAYS and TOILET
SETS.
TABLE and DOOR MATS.
Scrubbiuc, busting and backing
BRURHES.
Feather BUSTERS, Table Knives and
FORKS.
Water Coolers. Refrigerators and Ice
Boxes.
Britannia Metal, Tin and Wooded
Wares.
BRONZED Chandeliers and BEACK-
EFT LAMPS.
White French China DINNER SETS.
White French TEA SETS.
Decorated CHAMBER SETS.
GLASSWARE of all kinds.
COMMON CROCKERY fer country
trade. Assorted crates always on hand.
All orders from the country will re-
ceiye prompt attention. Special induce
ments offered country merchants.
PAUL j. CHRISTIAN.
So Camp Street, New Orleans.
Dec. oily.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-02-10

HttCSt. -- ---.
Upon receiving the preceding bond, which
will be deposited in one Of the national banks of
Gallatln, a receipt will he returned to the pur-
chaser. The right to the scholarship is transfer
rable, and any one holding the same may send
any one to college free OF tuition fees.
In this way, a collegiate education is forever
secured to tho holder OF the scholarship, his de-
sCendents or assigns.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-16
A Family Poisoned by Eat.
iny TOaSl-stOOls.

Mr. Flint, of 23d and Duncan
streets. gathered on Thursday
morning what he thought was a
nice lot OF mushrooms, aud order
ed them cooked or dinner. They
were placed on the table at dinner
hot and steaming, Mr.. Flint, his
sister, and his three children, two
boys and one girl, eating:of them,
Mr. Flint and his daughter eating
more heartily of them than the
rest of the family. Not long after
dinner all five were taken with
violent vomiting and other signs
of poisoning, and DIR. Thomas rs,
Griffiths was summoned, and II
was ascertained that the supposed
mushrooms were toadstools. The
proper remedies and restoratives
were used, and In an hour or two
all were out of danger. The faith
err and daughter, who ate more
freely than the rest, were mo re
seriously effected Louisvi lie
Commersial.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-16
Why WeCOugIl.

An italian investigator has been
studying the cause of coughs, and
has come to the conclusion that
they are the result of the presence
of a parasitic fungus in the air
passages In severe cases the par
asite multiplies and take possession
of the lung cells. LQuinine is said
to possess the power of stopping
the microscopic fungi, and is there
fore recommended as a remedy.
The Italian doctor has successfully
used a powder composed of the
carbohydrate of quinine, one part,
bicarbonate of soda, one part !;
gumarabic, twenty parts. The
soda is intended to dissolve the
mucus, the gum arabic to increase
the adherence of the powder on
the bronchial passages. The blow
ing in of the powder should take
place during q deep inspiration of
the patient, 80 that it may pene-
trate the wind-pipe, the chief seat
of the microscopic fungus. The
remedy, whatever may be the
truth of the theory on which it is
founded, has the merit Of SIMPLE
ity, and if its application did little
good. it could not do much harm.