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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Mrs, Child,

Lydia Maria Child, though one of the
Oldest of living writers-she will be
se~venty-six next February-is said to be
in vigorous health, and her mind to be
as clear and strong as that of most
persons twenty years younger. Her
father, David Francis, was a baker, and
the original manufacturer of the once
famous biscuit known as the Boston
cracker. When she was twenty-four she
published "The Rebels, a Tale of the
Revolution" some of the characters
being the historical men of the period.
The book was foryears a standard novel,
the subject and its treatment rendering
it very popular in its day. 1t has long
been out of print; but, even at this date,
a speech which Mrs. Childs put into the
mouth of James Otis is still acclaimed
in New England, and often believed to
have actually been delivered by that
patriot. An imaginary sermon of
George Whitefield (Garrick said he was
so great an orator that he could make
his congregation tremble and weep
merely by varying his pronunciation of
the word Mesopotamia) also appeared in
"The Rebels" got into the New En-
gland school-books, and was long
thought to be genuine.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Why Some PeonIe Are Poor.

Silver spoons are used to scrape
kettles.
Coffee, tea, pepper and spices are left
to stand open, and lose their strength.
Potatoes in the cellar grow, and sprouts
are not removed until the potatoes be-
come worthless.
Brooms are never hung up, and are
soon spoiled.
Nice handled knives are thrown into
hot water.
The -four is sifted in a wasteful man.
ner, and the bread-pan is left with the
dough sticking to it.
Clothes are left on the line to whip to
pieces in the wind.
Tubs and barrels are left in the sun to
dry and fall apart.
Dried fruits are not taken care of in
season, and become wormy.
Rags, string and paper are thrown into
the fire.
Pork spoils for want of salt, and beef
because the brine wants scalding.
Bits of meat, vegetables, bread, and
cold buildings are thrown away wher
they might be warmed, steamed, ane
erved as good as new.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Wonder Upon Wonder,

Giuen dcdy-A Strange, mysterious and
most extraordinary Book entitled "THE
BOOK OF WONDERS" Containing, with
numerous curious pictorial illustrations,
the mysteries of the Heavens and Earth,
Natural and Supernatural, Oddities,
Whimsical, Strange Curiosities, Witches
and Witchcraft, Dreams, Superstitions, Alb
surdities, Fabulous, E~nchantment, &c. In
order that all may see this curious book, the
publishers have resolved to give it away to
all that desire to see it. Address by postal
card, F. GLEASON & Co., 1888 Washington
Street, Boston, Mass.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Further Particulars Of the Great
Storm.

The excursion train from the Penn
sylvania reunion, held near Schwenk's Hill,
on the Pickering Valley Railroad, when
near Ph~Gnixville, between ten an eleven
O'clock at night, was badly wrecked by the
rains washing out the track for some dis
lance. There were about two hundred per.
sons on the train.
An embankment, about forty feet in
height, was washed by the heavy rainfall,
and the night being pitch dark, the fact did
not become apparent to the engineer until
too late, The first and second cars tele-
scoped.
The names of the killed in this disaster
whose bodies had been recovered at last ac-
counts areas fol ows: Isaac JUS
tin, Jonas Justin, Wm.Hollman
Mrs. VIM. HOLMAN, Frank Kidney,
George Griffith, and Nathan Pennypacker.
The number of wounded found up to 1 p.
m. is forty-tbree, and the list includes six
Pennypackers killed and wounded, mostly
residents of Phoenixville. Three passenger
coaches and the engine were badly wrecked.
The storm did other damage. BY the
breaking Of dams at Chester Creek, Pa,
Crazier's mills, at Upland, were flooded,
and several hundred hands temporarily
thrown out of employment. The mills at
Chester are much damaged. Trains on the
Baltimore Central RAILROAD were greatly de-
layed by w~ashouts, and Geographic commu-
n~ication with them was broken.
At Lewis, Delaware, the storm was con-
sidered the most furious and destructive that
has visited Delaware Bay for many years.
About one hundred and twenty sail, mostly
wood laden and golfers, lay in the harbOr.
Ten vessels, mostly schOoners, foundered at
their moorings. AT daylight the unfortunate
crews were discovered ~clinging to the rigging
of the sunken vessels, and were rescued at
great p ril by small boats. In the Roads
heavy shipping Jared badly. The Italian
bark Firenz c., of Genoa, from Philadelphia
for London, was driven on Cape Henlopen,
and the brig Matilda, lumber laden, for
Philadelphia, totally destroyed. The
schooner Rookie Z. Gates, of Damariscotta,
stranded on the beach inside the harbOr,
and many other vessels were damaged more
or less by collision.
A note from Frenchtown, New Jersey,
says that three persons were drowned
Oswego and Philadelphia express on
the Belvidere Division, the engineer, con-
ductor, and an unknown lady. The train
lies some distance from the shore, where it
was washed by the current. The newsboy,
baggagemaster, firemen and others saved
themselves by swimming. In the baggage
car was a young man supposed to be w. J:
McElroy, who is missing. The wife of
Clinton Huber, of Trenton, N. j., and a gen.
tleman from Philadelphia, who were in the
first coach, are also missing. Very little
doubt is entertained as to the fate of tie en-
gineer and conductor Reading, who are
thought to have been drowned.
The damage by the storm in Brooklyn is
estimated at about 100000. Houses were
unroofed and blown down, cellars flooded,
sewers overfiowed, and trees uprooted.
The Cochran building, one of the finest in
city, was flooded, and merchandise to the
of 500. 900 ruined.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
The West.

Letters received at Washington from the
Sitting BullC Commission, from i point near
Helena, speak of the rapid movements of
Joseph and his band through the country
trayersed by the commission. They confirm
the report that he is endeavoring to reach
Canadian territory by the shortest route
and as soon as possible. The chief object
OF his present movement appears to be to
effect his escape. This is being evidenced
by the fact that his band has passed a good
many settlers without molesting them.
United States Marshal Touans, OF .Arkan-
sas, has made a successful raid ON the gang
OF illicit distillers operating along the Mis-
souri, line. Deputy Marshal Woodland, in
charge of a posse, captured two stills, de-
stroyed a large amount of mash, beer, and
raw whisky, and arrested four men, and
while on the way. to Opposition, in Sharp
County, where he intended leaving the
prisoners under guard, preparatory to max
ing other arrests, he wa attacked by twenty
friends of the prisoners, but after a short
fight, in which one of the attacking party
was killed and others wounded, he succeeded
in driving off his ASSISTANTS and bringing in
his prisoners. They were brought before
Commissioner Goadrick at Little Rock for
examination, and, in default of bail, wer,
committed for trial.
Henry w. Mann, cashier of the Stock
Yard Company at kansas City, shot his lit
tie daughter, between two and three years
old, through the heart, and then shot him
self through the head. Both died instantly.
MAINS wife died about six months ago,
since when his mind has been affected at
times, and this is assigned as the cause of
the act.
A bloody battle is reported between the
Nez Perces and our forces at Bear Paw
Mountains, in which seventeen Indians were
killed, including five Chiefs. General Miles
occupied the Indian camp. Twenty-Five of
our men are reported killed, including Cap
tain Owen Hall, of the Seventh Cavalry,
and a large number wounded.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
NEWS SUMMARY.
WaShIngtons

Clerk Adams, of the House, says that he
has received the credentials of all the Re-
representatives. except from the fourth Cali
fornia district, Pacheco and Wigginton, and
the first Missouri, Frost and Metcalf. With.
out deciding as to these two, Adams will
place On his roll twelve Democratic ma.
jority. As it is understood that the Repub.
lican in the California District, and the
Democrat in the Missouri district obtained
certificates, the ratio of the Democratic ma,
jority on the roll would not be changed by
the decision in these two cases.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

The enemies losses during three days
battles at Yanilar, Gulveran and Aladjev
OCH, are estimated at ten thousand killed
and wounded. Our losses are about two
thousand. The Grand Duke Michael COM
manded the Russians in person. Providence
has happily frustrated the formidable
plans of enemies"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
GIeason's Publications.

Great reduction in price for 1878 of GLEA-
sons PICTORIAL to 81 a year. Single copies
5 cents.
The HOME CIRCLE to 50 a year, single
copies 5 cents, for sale by ali newsdealers.
GLEAsoN's MONTHLY COMPANION to 81 a
year, single copies 10 cents. All postage
free.
The price of Chromos has Just been greatly
reduced. No one now gives such liberal
terms to agents as we do. Send for new free
circular. Address F. GLEASON & Co., 73S
Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

By Bread we mean all the various forms
into which it is customary to convert cereal
flour. When is Bread good? Bread is good
when light, sweet and nutritious, and with
out deleterious qualities. How are these
properties best secured? In no way, we an
swer, so well and certainly as by the use of
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. Try it thor
oughly and convince yourself.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

The purchaser is entitled to full height al
ways in buying any commodity. DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER is strictly full weight, be-
side which it is absolutely pure.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

BRIGHTNESS belongs to the sun; cool
ness to the air; heat to the fire; trans
parency to the water; and caprice to
rrornnn
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

You'll scratch a poor mans nose as long
as your live, if you don't fersake the old
monopolists. Five Ton Wagon Scales $50
each. On trial, freight prepaid, by Jones, of
Binghamton, Binghamton, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
AMERICAN DIAMOND WHEAT,


Awarded a prize medal at the Centennial Exhibition.
This grain is entirely distinct from any other ever
introduced. making bread equal TO the best wheat,
and producing 50 to IS bushels to the acre. Weighing
60 pounds to the bushel. In l II packages by mail,
postpaid. 5Oc., and by freight or express, 10 ms 81; 100
ms sis. Liberal discount to the trade. Samples by
mail on receipt Of a Sc. stamp. Colorado White Wheat
IS per bush. Address c. D. ROGERS Seed Merchant,
Ia Markell ttreet. PHILADELPHIA.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
An Old. Tried Friend.

If You feel dull, drowsy,. debilitated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appetite, and
"biliousness,' and nothing will cure you so speedily
and permapently as to take SIMMONS Liver REGU-
LATOR or MEDICINE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Teachers of Vocal Music,
Specimen pages free.
Il. W. CARROLL L CO. Publishers,

FREE! FREE! FREE! a 7i1s 5 es'sis:s. D o. s5s.
els, Song Books, Music, Negro Farces, Acting Plays.
Letter Writers, Fortune Tellers, Reciters, Cook
Books, Speakers, Dialogues, Joke Books, Ready Reck-
oners, Playing Cards, Books on Magic, yentriIo-
quism, Swimming, Boxing, Draughts, Cricket, Base
Ball; Clog Shoes, Burnt Cork, Wigs, Face Prepare
tons, &C., unequaled and unattainable elsewhere
Mailed free upon application to q. t. DEWITT, Pub
Usher, 80 Rose Street, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
TO BOON ACEMTSI
PAIN KILLER

EN- INTERN LLY
There is nothing to equal It, relieving yon of pain in
a short time, and curing all bowel complaints, such
as collie, cramps, spasms, heartburn. diarrhGa, dys-
entery, fux, wind in the bowels. sour stomach, dys-
pepsia. sick headache. In sections of the country
held in greater esteem. Persons travelling should
keep it by them. A few drops in water Will prevent
sickness or bowel troubles from change Of water.
Sold Inv all Medicine Dealers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Honest. VS. Fraudulent Weight.

JAcK-FRosT, will oon be coming this
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
.BUTTER COLOR.

The best Lfquid Color in the world. and tho only one awarded
Centennial Prize Medal. 1t gives TO butter a golden yellow color
like June grass butter, producing better sales and at higher
price, besides improving butter in color and fayor and keeping.
Is far superior to Annette, carrots or any other color manufac-
turcd, and the only huid-color that will not color buttermilk, IL
added to cream before ehurning. / pound will color 1000 pounds
Of butter. The best and cheapest TO re-color white butter. ! win
send. on receipt Of money, free By express, TO any Office East Of
Mississippi River, l h., 500; ? h., S3.25. Farmers club
together and try IL. Agents Wanted. Cut out and prcserr..
MRS. d. SMITH, 1s7 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

d. W. HATCH & Co.: have sold your
Universal Cough Syrup nearly three years.
1t gives good satisfaction, and / have no
hesitation in recommending it as equal il
not superior to other remedies of its class.
Yours trulv
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
STOCK ARKET

CINCINNATI.-Cattle = Common to medium,
s2g3 20; good to choice butchers grades, s. 1904 so;
fair to good shippers, 81 rs 90 25. Sheep and Lambs
Common to choice sheep, 81 50a4 50; fair to extra
lambs, 50 s0@5. H~ogs-Common, 81 6095; fair
10 good light, IS 15a5 &c; fair to good packing
grades, s. 15@5 40; selected butchers, IS 40@5 IS.
BUFFALO.-Sheep Fair to good Western, S42i
"a 70 choice grades. s.; Hogs-Yorkers, s. SOC
8 20; best, IS 20; rough, s. Is; common, Si@4 SO.
NEW YORK.-Beef Cattle-Good to prime steers,
10a11Xc.; common to fair steers, 5000, and Is
carloads of Texans at 6H@7Ac. Sheep-si@5 80.
Lambs-Si 21@6; a few carloads choice brought
Sc 25@6 20.
EAST LIBERTY, PA.-Beef ~Cattle-Prime, S525
g. IS: eommSn, 8 tog5; Sheep,Isa 5oa5 % %.
Hogs - Workers, 50 4O@5 20; Philadelphias, S6@6 30.
WO0L.-In Cincinnati. Dealers pay the follow
ing prices, but deducted 3@7c. per IL. for bury and
bad conditioned lots: Unwashed Fine merino, 20
@22c.; coarse clothing, 23@25c. medium do, 259
26c. long %combing, 3O933c. F~leece-washed Fine
merino, 35@3Sc. coarse clothing, 3G@34c. medium
clothing, 35@3sc.; long combing, 40@42c. Tub
washed-Common 30@33c; good TO choice, 35SS7c.
Pulled -Superfne, 25@27c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
THE MARKETS.

CNCNNATL-Flour-Patent, 81 5O@s5o; fancy,
s. 50; family, s6 2O@6 80; spring, IS 1896 rs; ex-
ira, IS 5095 s5i superfne, "a 50@5; low grades,
50 5o@4. Rye -four, 50 1894 Is. Grain-Wheat,
prime to choice red, 81 20@1 q; prime to choice hill
and amber, 81 25@i 80; prime to choice white, 81 30
25@Ssc. Hay, prime to choice timothy, s9@11. Mess
pork, S14 so. Lard, sA@10c. Cotton, i0@i2%c.
Observation-Disclosures 81 25@4 So; extra
family, S5@5 Is; A No. l, IS 1896; fancy, SEA
6 rs. Grain-Wheat, 81 25a1 IS. Corn, t0@53c.;
oats, Si@33c. Mess pork, s14 Is. Lard, choice
Leaf, in tierces, 1915. Cotton, low m%iddling, 10Tc.
lily, s6@6 so; low grades, ss@4 so. Grafn-Wheat,
No. 2 red, 81 23@1 81. Corn, mixed. 41@i2c.
Rye, No 2, 53@54c. Oats, mixed, 22%@25c. Bulk
meats: clear rib sides, SIC; shoulders, 7H@7Zc.
Lard, prime steam, s34@9c.; prime KEITH 9E@1uc.
Hogs, S5@5 Is.
NEW YoRK.-Flour-No. 2, 1894 40;
common to good Western and State, IS 60@S 90;
good to choice Western State, S. 9j@6 SO; common to
choice white wheat Western extra, Sc S5d710;
fancy white wheat Western extra, 81 159S 80;
common to choice extra Ohio, IS 60@7 IS; common
to choice st. Leuis, S. 75@s so; Minnesota patent
process, ext-a good to prime, and choice to double
extra, 81 5o91o. Rye Flour, s4@4 IS. Grain
@sl; corn, F6@s9c.; oats, 31%@43%c. Mess pork,
new, s13 30@13 37H. Cotton, II 5-16@l1 6-16c.
PHILADELPHIA.-Flou Western superfne,
81; Western extras, SIS so; Minnesota extra family
81 25@7 so; Pennsylvania extra family, Sc 75a725;
high grades and Minnesota patent process, SS@9t0
Grain-Wheat, amber Pennsylvania 81 Ag1 So
Pennsylvania red, 81 zO@1 As; white Western, 81 Al
81 80. Corn, yellow Western, 60@6lc. mixed West
ern, 60961c. Oats, white Western, 35@39c. mixed
Western. 32@3;c. Rye, Pennsylvania, 67@7Oc
Mess pork, new, s14 GOALS. Petroleum, refined
15c. crude, in barrels, 10M@10Lc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
Sold by JOHN D. PARK& SO

A. w. BULLOCK, Nj. ID.
P. ST. have sold more Universal Cough
Syrup than any other cough remedy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11

| The Best Truss without
=>M Metal Springs ever invented.
EM ~iNo humbug claim OF a ccr-
<.Szltain radical cure, hut agrar-
~@ BES@ antee of q comfortable, Sc
TTSHA~ cure and satisfactory appli-
W. ance. We will take back
and nay full price for all that do not
suit, Price, single, like cut 81; for both sides, 50.
Sent by mail, postpaid. on receipt of price, NIB,
This Truss WILL CURE more Ruptures than any OF
those for which extrayagant claims are made. Cir
culars free. P0MER0Y TRUSS COMPANY, 746
Broadway, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-10-11
PURELY VEGETABLE,

,n The be easf FRsnilly R Hed fi.!Am
cine in the World,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17

The Mexican General Treviho makes o
smart point when he writes to General Ord
that he cannot be expected to help us keep
order on our side, and that he does not
know that the men who broke open the Jail
at Rio Grande City are Mexicans But Gen
eral Benavides after all, has shown himself
the wiser man. by Offering reward of two
thousand dollars for the capture of the out
laws.
General Treyiio is, doubtless, an accom-
plished wit but somebody ought to tell
him that the American eagle is an obtuse
bird, who does not comprehend epigrams,
and is apt to use his claws and beak on the
jokers of jokes. If he will catch the out
laws and deliver them to the Governor Of
Texas he may then, if he wishes, safely
make joke or two; but just now his wit
seems to be out Of place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
The Benuington Celeb ton.

Yesterday was proud day for the gallant
and public spirited State of Vermont, her
great anniversary equalling and even ex-
ceeding her most sanguine expectations.
Never before has there been such multi
tudinous gathering of citizens and strangers
in one place within her limits. Never
before has she witnessed such an assemblage
of distinguished persons from every walk
Of public and private life, and never
in any State did vast throng of
people take deeper interest in the oc-
casion which called them together.
Besides President Hayes and his Cabinet.
who were 'the observed of all observers.
there were State Governors, high judicial
officers, men eminent in all the professions,
and the scene was enlivened by fine array
of regiments in full uniform and graced
with bright wilderness of ladies in fash
ionable summer costume. It is O day long
to be remembered in the annals Of simple
agricultural State, whose remoteness from
great cities and the chief lines of travel af-
fords its people but scant opportunities for
social sight seeing on O large scale. 1t
is probable that another hundred years will
pass before this great outpouring OF people
and splendid demonstration will be paral-
leled in that green, picturesque and patriotic
State. And what contrast between John
Stark smarting under slight put upon him
by Congress at the time of fighting that
battle, and Stark as he lives in the memory
OF a grateful country, receiving this brilliant
recognition of his character and services !!
If the dead were sensible OF such hon.
ors this celebration is enough to cause o
warm glow in his ashes.
The cordial reception given to Presi-
dent Hayes on this occasion deserves
q passing notice, as attesting his personal
popularity in State which would have
been more likely to be estranged by
his policy than any other. Vermont has
always been the stanchest of republican
Commonwealth. but fortunately she has no
jealous Presidential aspirant among her
statesmen, and her politics have never been
much influenced by federal patronage.
There is no State in which the real judg-
ment of the republican party is less
BIASED by selfish or extraneous con-
siderations and the fact that President
Hayes is greeted with such spontaneous
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-17
The European Grain Trade.

One of the most marked effects of the
present war in the East is the disorganiza-
ton Of the vast grain trade between Russian
Black Sea ports and the western countries.
Our Minister to Greece calls the attention
of the State Department to this fact, 80 very
important to American interests, and re-
marks in his despatch, which we publish
this morning, that Russia was the only rival
of America for the grain trade Of Europe.
Our facilities for producing, handling and
shipping breadstuffs ore unquestionably
superior to those of Russia. Even in time
of peace there is difference in our favor of
fifteen per cent in the cost of supplying
grain to Europe, and now that war has COM
pletely closed the Russian grain ports we
can, by shrewd adaptation of our superior
means Of supply, secure the whole trade
without much difficulty. AS noted in the
despatch of our Minister to Greece, the
British merchants. are preparing feet of
large grain transports for the purpose OF
drawing supplies from this side. Cannot
we ship this necessary commodity in Ameri-
can bottoms as we'll as in those Of England,
France and Italy? Surely grand oppor-
tunity presents itself to our merchants to
supplement q profitable monopoly of sup
ply by an adequate means of transporta-
ton. The competition in our case is re-
duced to one of mere carriage. Why cannot
we have feet of American grain ships to
render our control Of the trade complete?