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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Nj. McMAHoN's majority in this
District, as officially announced is
90! That is good enough. 1t is a
wonder it is any considering the eff
fort made to defeat him. Everything
that was mean, cowardly and con-
temptible was resorted to, even down
to threatening to cut off the pension
of brave and good soldiers who were
in the late rebellion, and who knew
that JHoN A. MCMAHON was their
friend, and that the Circulars distri-
buted in regard to his war record
vas a lie, gotten out by reckless and
u~nprincipled political gamblers, in
their death struggle to hold Office
The proof of this is in the vote of the
Soldiers Home. In that the politi-
cal tricksters can read theil inlu-
ence and their doom!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

EPHRAIM MIKEsELL, JR., of Eaton,
was informed that if he voted any
portion of the Democratic ticket at
the October election, his pension
would be cut off. "SALLY" was a
brave and faithful soldier in the late
rebellion and never shirked or play
ed sick just before a battle, and this
cowardly threat so incensed him that
on the morning of the election he
marched to the polls and fired into
the faces of his enemies, an open and
straight Democratic ballot, and as
he walked away from the polls he
remarked, snow cut it off d you!"
How they love the soldier when he
refuses his vote to suit them!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

If MI. WIN. D.. SwIsHEk is telling
that we refused to print his tickets,
he is circulating a point blank lie!
We are not in the habit of refusing
work in our line of business. We
don't care a continental copper about
it, however-for what difference does
it make in his case if we did?-and
only refer to it at the request OF
some of our Democratic friends il
Dixon township. His runners who
circulated the bogus tickets, printed
at the Register office, acknowledge
now that their object was accom-
plished-the defeat of Mr.. LEVEL
EN-! That's enough.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The school of experience may be a
dear one, but its teachings are of a
practical character, and those men
who have lost their capital, and the
laborer who has sought for employ
ment for the last two years and found
none, will surely recollect who be-
trayed him four years ago, and seek
new friends. There is no hope for
the country except in an entire
change of measures and ofmen. Four
years more of Republicanism will ru-
in all business enterprise, and trans
form every laboring man into a beg
gar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
HOW THEY LOVE EN-!

When the news reached Eaton
that the Soldiers Home had voted a
majority for Mr.. MCMAHON for Con
gress, the gushing" love and admi-
ration of the Radicals around here for
these brave veterans, was manifested
in some very elegant expressions, a
few Of which we picked up and re-
produce to show how they dovtove
the poor soldier"
sit must be abolished"
ga set of G. d dutch and
Irish."
at ought to be burned to ashes"
"We'll turn the d soldiers out
and put niggers there-they'll vote
right"
"If they vote against their friends
they should be turned out"
SWELL, boys, it's a d ''eye
sore," but we put it there and viii
have to stand it."
Don't they love EN-!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

When the question Of the "Relel
Claims" is under discussion please
remember that the Democratic House
OF the Forty-fourth Congress allowed
but $74,453 out of the $215,361 OF
claims ~favcrably reported f.o;n a
commission created by the repub i an
party. The Republican House of the
Forty-third Congress recommended
payment of Southern claims to the
amount of S., SS1 900. The Republi-
can party is the party of "claims."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
j. II. GILMORE, Sec'u.

Gov. TILDEN will undoubtedly find
many earnest supporters among the
manufacturers ofNew England, many
of whom have been ruined, and many
more brought to the verge of ruin, by
the unsettled condition of affairs dur
ing the past few years. In the words
of a Republican manufacturer in
Hartford: "The only chance to put
a stop to this everlasting war talk
ard disturbance is to put in Tilden,
and I'm going to vote for him."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Governor Hayes is the office-hold-
ers' candidate, because he has prom
ised to continue them in office, and
they are consequently devoted to his
service. The election of Hayes
means a change of only one Admins
tration oficer-Grant. The men who
are his main support and upon whom
only he can rely, are the office-hold-
ers. Others will vote for him of
course, but upon the ofice-holders
will devolve the burden Of the cam
paign.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Governor Parker of New Jersey, in
a recent speech in Trenton stated:
During the month of June, 1863,
| had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
Tilden, and in conversation which
lasted several hours on the duties of
citizens, especially of Democrats, in
reference to the al and prosecution
WIS fully and freely discussed. He
was decided in his convictions OF
duty and outspoken in their expires
sion. He said in substance that
without regard to errors of Admins
tration it was the duty of every man
to sustain the government in its eff
forts to suppress the rebellion, and
that these errors shonld be corrected
at the ballot box. He fully approx.
ed my course as Governor in raising
men and money to aid in prosecuting
the war vigorously. He vas for the
restoration of peace only on the basis
of the Union. I have never before
publicly mentioned this interview
but as the question has been raised
l deem it my duty to say what ]
know on this subject.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Before HOWARD undertakes a con-
test for McMAHoN's seat, we would
advise him to come to Eaton and
Camden, in this county, and let his
political. blowers and strikers whis-
per in his ear how many votes they
purchased by money-how many by
threats and Standardization many
by importation. Contest! Fiddle
sticks! That is too thin under the
circumstances.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The Republican party has controll-
ed the legislation of the country for
the past fifteen years, and during
that period we have descended from
a high state of prosperity to a state
bordering on bankruptcy and ruin.
The laborer and mechanic can scarce
find labor to supply their wives and
children with bread. These suffer-
ing people are now going to repudi-
ate the party that has brought about
this disgrace.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

According to the standpoint of the
bright editor of the Eaton Register,
it is a very great wrong for Marshal
Ryan to take any part in politics,
but all right for the Probate Judge,
Treasurer, Auditor and Recorder to
close up their offices to engage in the
business. We think Mr.. Williams
ought to keep quiet on that score.
His abuse of Mr.. Ryan is rather
babyish.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

BARNES received almost the solid
vote of the Prohibitionists of this
county because he was a Crusader!
So did Snyder for the same reason!
The next Convention this humbug
holds in Eaton to make a ticket,
should resolve to vote for it, provided
the Republican party didn't beat
them in putting Crusaders out
Then they would show some consis-
tencY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

A few days before the Indiana
election, ex-Treasurer NEW wrote to
Treasurer WYMAN, his successor at
Washington city, to send all the In
diana clerks home to vote, without
fail, because if the State should re
cord a Democratic victory, to use his
own language, she might as well be-
gin to pack up his baggage and pre-
pare to go home!!" Mr.. Wyman can
begin to pack!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
A oLI

A faTorlte expression OF RepuDll-
papers and stumpers is that the
Democratic party expects to succeed
by a solid south" They mean it
for a reproach. They mean by using
that to excite the people, in hopes of
getting a "solid north" What is
the South "solid" for? A South of
which three States alone, pay over
six times as much taxes to support
the Union as the "solid New Eng
land?" A solid South for a union
of friendship and Fellowship instead
of force; a solid South for the up
building of her depressed industries,
and the employment of her idle labor;
a solid South against unprineipled
carpet-baggers and thieves; a solid
South for the right to now govern
and manage their own affairs; a solid
South against the quartering of the
army upon them to control their
elections; a solid South against the
robberies of the Republican party
q solid South against scoundrels who
would keep alive the bitterness Of
the past, and inculcate a hatred be.
tween the races in order that they
may aggrandize themselves by office
and its stealings. Such are the facts
about this cry of a "solid SOUTH" II
comes from the ofice-holders, the
thieves and robbers under Grant
who have disgraced and p~lundered
the country out of all decency, and
are afraid of a change.
So much for a "solid Southr' How
about a "solid New EnglandP" Sol
id for the legislation of the past ter
years that has robbed labor fol
the benefit of idle capitol, that ha:
represented the Bondholders of the
East against the Farmers and work
ing men of the West and the Suuth
that has put down enterprise. and
manufactures and business and wa
ges and labor, all to increase the
value of the Bonds: and when the
Bonds are forced up to a premium
by the legislation of a solid" New
England, at the cost of untold mise
ry to the people, they boast of it, ant
call it "improUing the credit of tn,
A South sofId for peace
harmony and prosperity, and thu
West the same, but a solid Nev
England for further contraction, 70
forced Resumption, for Legislation
for the Money Lords of the worl'
and for making the burdens of tn
people heavy to bear.
Which is better?
There is not so much reason noy
to fear a solid South, as the oppres
sive Legislation that now has its irol
heel upon the neck of business an,
labor, and that receives the sanction
and support of solid" New Eng
land! Not so much to fear a "solid'
South as a ssolid" phalanx of tn
thieves and robbers in power!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

A TILDEN and HENDRICKS Club
has been formed in Eaton numbering
about three hundred names! 1t met
in the Court House on Saturday eve
ming, organized and elected its Off
GERS, an account of which will be
found in another column. II will be
addressed in the city Hall, this
Thursday evening, probably by
Hon. j. A. MCMAHON. Keep the
ball moving, boys! We are bound
to win! Glory! glory!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Three States voted on Tuesday
10th inst, to wit: Ohio, Indiana and
West Virginia. The Democrats car
ried two out of the three. Accord
ing to "Poker Bob" two out of three
is a winning game. The Radicals
may as well lay down their hands
and pass.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Keep it before the people that the
success of the Democratic National
ticket this fall means honest govern
ment, reduced taxation, business
prosperity, genuine practical reform,
and the rule of the people over that
of the corrupt politicians.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

In the late town elections of Con-
necticut the Democrats gained IA
towns and the Republicans 9 towns,
giving the Democracy a net gain of
5 t. n In the State are IS Demo
cratic towns, SO Republican towns,
and II divided and this is called a
Republican victoryt
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

In every Southern State the colored
people are abandoning the Republi-
can party by the thousands. Many
more would openly declare them
selves now, but for the intimidation
and murders of the Black Leagues,
but will vote for Tilden and Hen
bricks.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
CLUB MEETING.
COURT HOUSE,
EATON, O.. Oct. IA, 1876.

EATON, w.. OcG. IL, 1901
The TILDEN & HENDRICKS Club
met for organization and was called
to order by Hon. j.. V. CAMPBELL,
temporary Chairman. After stating
the objects of the meeting the cleo
tion of officers was proceeded with,
resulting as follows:
Prcstdent-John R. Beatty.
Vice-PreSideuts-Frank NJ. Deem,
Dennis Lewellen, Jas. Bulger, VIM.
Hamhidge, Peter Balser.
TreasNrer-Frank Hilbert.
Secretary-Jack. H. Gilmore.
Corresponding Secretary-Rob't
w. Morgan.
Executive Committee-Alex. A.
Stokes, T. j. Swartzel, Ephraim
Mikesell, Fred. Freds, j.. H. Lehman,
Sam'l Harshman, Jerry Simpson, S.
Garland, Dan'l Waggoner, Loots
johnson.
President Beatty being called tc
the Chair, made a few remarks and
proceeded to business. The seiec'
tion of a Cannon Squad being in or
der, the following was chosen: Capt,
VIM. Seibert; 1st Lieut., Peter Cup.
py; End Lieut., j. j. Hume. Or
motion the Capt. was instructed tc
calpct hic own assistants
On motion the following officers
were elected for street parade: Capt.
Rob't. w. Morgan; 1st Lieut.. VIM
Hambidge; End Lieut., VIM. Bos.
tick; 1st Sergeant, Jno Wooster; I'd
Fred. Freds; 3rd, Phil. Becker; 4th
Harmon Landers; 9TH, Henry Glenn
On motion it was agreed to meet
every Thursday night.
On motion adjourned.
j. R. BEATTY, Pres.
T. II. GILNoRE. Seen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

If Hayes could present to the coun-
try such a record as o Reform Gov
ernor as Tilden has made inNewYork,
he would be justly entitled to the
credit of being a genuine reformer;
but while Tilden has reduced the tax
es of the people of New York in two
years over eight millions of dollars,
Hayes has made no reduction in Ohio,
neither during his present or former
terms, as Governor of the State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The Republican gain in this coun-
ty over last years vote, was brought
about by the Use of money and not
out of any love for the party or its
principles. And yet some Of its
leaders hold up their heads and talk
about frauds! Shame!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The award of Premiums of the
Preble County Agricultural Society
has entirely crowded out our Local
column, and then we could only give
half of it. Never mind, friends, we
will be O. k. after November 7th.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

In November next the million and
a half of unemployed mechanics and
working-men of Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana, New York, New Jersey and
the other States will be called upon
to answer the following very simple
question: Will it pay to continue
the Republican party rule for four
years more? Mechanics and work
ing men! how will you answer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The Democracy of Montgomery
had a grand ~jollifcation at
Dayton on Saturday night last, to
rejoice over the splendid victory
achieved in that county. They had
a right to-their vote was glorious.
Sorry we could not be present.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

We think the vote at the election
in this county was very near full
especially of the Republican persuai-
son, and all kinds of arts and tricks
were resorted to in order to gain
votes for Howard and Snyder, espec-
tally the latter.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

"Give us a change of Administra-
ton. Business affairs cannot posi-
bly, be worse-and-a-ebange may bet.
ter them" That is the popular sen
timent, growing stronger and strong
er for Tilden and Hendricks.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The ballot, box in Gratis township
was left at the place of voting while
all the Trustees went to dinner, and
that township give a majority of one
hundred and thirty! Unprecedented
for yeas! Contest Mr.. Howard.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

HAYES is a member of a secret So
ciety-the American Alliance-the
members of which are pledged to vote
against foreign born citizens holding
office or voting.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
Anew FACTS FOR TAXPAYERS.

1t is a fact that seven years of
Grants administration have cost the
country nearly as muSh as was ex-
pended for all purposes during the
seventy-one years previous to the &C
cession of the Republican party to
power.
1t is a fact that the present ex-
penses of the government branches
of service having no relation to the
late war, are more than three times
larger than the same services cost in
1861.
1t is a fact that under Republican
rule there are more than twice as
many ofice-holders than under Dem
ocratic rule.
1t is a fact that a large proportion
of these office-holders are of no use
except as electioneering agents for
the Republican party.
1t is a fact that it now costs annu-
ally near a million dollars more than
it did in 1866 to collect 1920, 600, 900
less revenue.
1t is a fact that for the purpose of
carrying the last three elections the
republican party has added near
$40,000,000 to the miscellaneous and
Indian expenses alone.
tits fact that the Republican pal
ty, instead of apoNgizing for the past
and promising to be more honest and
economical in the future, expressly
repudiates every kind of reform, anc
avows its purposes to do under Hayes
what it has done under Grant.
1t is a fact that the Republican
state convention of New York, the Re.
publican state convention of Massa
chusetts, all the Republican state con
ventions in the south, nearly all tn,
Republican state conventions in th,
north, and the national Republican
convention at Cincinnati applaudet
Grant and Grantism, and held then
up as examples worthy of imitation
1t is a fact that John Logan sale
at Cincinnati: "No man who talk.
about reform has any business in tn,
Republican party"
1t is a fact that Senator Morton
said: "There is more official integ
rity, the revenues are more faithful,
collected, and the public service i
better performed than at any forme
period. Allstatements to the contra
ry are unmitigated bosh and dema
goguery."
1t is true th:t Carls Schurz wa
sharply snubbed for preaching re
form in Indiana, and that since hi
snubting he has confined himself t
! denunciations of the Democracy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

SANDusKY county, the home of
Hayes, gives a Democratic majority
of S44; a Democratic gain of 100.
How is this for the popularity of the
Republican candidate?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

We furnish the readers of the
DEMOCRAT with an interesting sup
plement this week, and advise each
one to read it carefully and then
hand it to his neighbor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Pensions of brave soldiers who
never faltered or sickened before a
battle, were threated to be cut off if
they voted the Democratic ticket at
Eaton on election day.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Citizens of foreign birth should
vote against Hayes. He has pledged
himself to use his influence and his
vote against them-pledged 10 op-
pose their holding Office or voting.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

prominent Republican remarked
the other day, that, "after looking
over the field he was convinced and
satisfied in his own mind that TIL
DEN would be the next President"
His head is level on that.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Those who talk for HAYES talk for
hard times, public plumber, destroyed
confidence and universal distress.
Every man who works for TILDEN and
Reform is a public b~enefactor,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

1t has been conclusively shown by
the Radical press since Mcclellan
came out for Tilden that that soldier
was d~isloyal, a bride taker and other
wise no better than he should be.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

TIDEN, HENDRICKS, REFORM and
BETTER TINES is bound to carry the
day, and all who want to be on the
winning side had better be getting
over.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

1t is UNCLE SAM for President as
sure as you live. Watch your Repub
lican friends, and their voice indi-
Gates that they know they are beat
already.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

When HOWARD commences the
contest for McMAHoN's seat, Preble
county Democrats will have some
nice work to show up!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

"Reform is needed say the Demo-
Gratis, 'sTrcops are wanted" say the
Republicans. This is the chief point
of difference between the two parties
this year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

McMAHoN's war Record is not the
only one that was unearthed during
the campaign. We have heard of
several others that are interesting.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Men don't like to throw away their
votes, and cautious voters will drop
precious few words for HAYES and
what s-his-name this fall.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The reports from all directions in
dictate one of the most peacable State
elections on Tuesday week we have
had for many years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The cry of .rebel debt and arebel
claims" will not stop the people from
voting down the Grant-Hayes plum
dering party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

"More money and the "bloody
shirt" did not win in Indiana.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

A Radical journal says the Repub-
lican party is resting easy. That is
right. 1t will have a chance to rest
easy for some time to come.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Ruthy Hayes is the p~ossessor of a
watch that exactly suits his condition
He says that it can't be made to run.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

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1t removes all eruptions, itching
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BY its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and max
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As a dressing, nothing has been
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A. A. Hayes, NJ. D., State As
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Price, One Dollar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The big flag that was ready to
be flung to the breeze for Howard,
was quietly laid in its little bed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Tally two more votes for Hayes
Colonel Babcock and Somerville are
acquitted!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

Money is what give the Republi-
cans their increased majority in this
county. That is undeniable, but it
won't in November. Mark that.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

BANNING and SAYLER are elected to
Congress in the first and second dis
tricts Cincinnati
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

The sick Republican rooster here
in Eaton are whining about election
frauds! Bah! Don't speak!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

There is a law against persons in
timidating voters by threats.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-10-19

"Blue jeans is all the go now
among Democrats.