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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

T~hirty-five per cent. of the wheat
supply of England will be cut off by
the war in the Levant. This will
create an extra demand for 100000
600 bushels of wheat from some 9TH
er source. There is but one source
from which the grain can come, and
that is the United States. 1t is this
simple fact which has sent bread
stuffs and provisions in this country
up to such towering prices during
the past four weeks. Immense for
tunes have been made all over the
country by this extraordinary rise in
grain and meats. Millers, farmers
and produce operators of various
classes have harvested the bulk Of
the gains. The possession of several
million dollars Won so suddenly by 9
speculative class Of men, will have
an important influence in stimulat.
ing enterprise in various branches
of business.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17


The day after the Presidential
election. when it was conceded that
Tilden was elected President, and
before the Returning Boards of the
Republican party had got in their
work, Gov. Hayes expressed himself
on the situation thus:
~ don't care for myself, and my
party and the country, too, can stand
it, but 1 do care for the poor colored
men of the South. Under the new
regime Northern men can'tlive there,
and will leave. 1 do pity the poor
black men of the South. The result
will be that Southern Democrats will
come into power, and practically
treat the Constitutional amendments
as utilities, and then the colored
mans fate will be worse than when
he was in slavery with a humane
master to look after his interests"
Now compare this utterance OF
Hayes with his present acts.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
Bridge Letting.
Notice to Contractors,

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
~. proposals will be received at the
Auditors office, in Eaton, Preble coun-
ty, Ohio, up to u O'Clock NJ, TUES
DAY, JUNE u, 1867, for the construc
ton of the abutments and superstruc-
ture of Bridges at the places following,
to-wit:
At the crossing of Paint Creek, on the
Camden and Fairhaver freepike, and
at the crossing Of Alderman creek, on
the Eaton and Winchester freepike.
Entire length of superstructure at
crossing of Paint creek, 81 feet, width
of roadway, l6 feet.
Entire length of superstructure at
crossing of Alderman creek, 100 feet,
width Of roadway, 1G feet.
Superstructures to be of wrought
iron. Parties bidding for superstruc-
ture are required to furnish plans and
specifications.
Plans and specifications for the ma
sorry will be on file in the Auditors Of
flee on and after May Goth, 1877.
The right is reserved to reject all bids.
if not deemed reasonable.
By order of Board of Commissioners.
SAM'L OLDFATHER, Aud.
Nov ia
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The South Carolina Legislature
has a pretty big job of cutting and
slashing on hand to abolish the ex-
travagant expenditures piled up by
the carpet baggers. A bill now I'M
der consideration reduces the num-
Der of Legislative employees from fif-
ty-eight at large salaries to twenty
two at fair wages, and when passed
will effect a saving in hat department
of 800 or $3.50 a day. Measures for
effecting similar economies in other
branches of State expenditures are
also on foot. Retrenchment does not
come a day too soon. Last year the
State treasury and most of the coun,
ty treasures were empty by the mid,
die of May, with nc credit, and small
chance of getting any money before
the following February.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

. Some of the Radical journals find
great comfort in some resolutions of
the Democratic jackson Associa-
ton" of Washington city, indorsing
the southern policy of the fraudu-
lent President. They imagine they
see in it evidence of a division in the
Democratic ranks similar to that
now in their own. 1t is cold COM
fort, however. We never were more
thoroughly united or more indepen-
dent than now, and when the next
House of Congress meets, it will be
organized on a democratic basis and
the army appropriations voted with
a condition attached. All the dis
sensions, disorganizations and de-
moralization are in the Republican
family-which has been hoisted high
and dry by its own Presidential
dynamite.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
NOTICE.

Hugh A. Beggs, pl'tff., Preble Com Com
VS.. mon Pleas.
Mary Beggs, ct al, def'ts. In partition.
MARY BEGGs, William B. Beggs
and George NJ. Beggs will take notice
that q petition was filed against them
on the Goth day of March, A. D., 1877,
in the Court of Common Pleas, within
and for the County of Preble, by Hugh
A. Beggs, and is now pending, where
in said Hugh A. Beggs demands parti-
ton of the following real estate, to-wit:
Situate in the County Of Preble, and
State of Ohio, and in the Township of
Jefferson, and bounded and described
as follows: Being the northwest quar-
ter of Section number three, ~ OF
Township number nine, (9) of Range
number 'one ~ east &C.. containing
167 acres, more or less. And that at
the next term of said Court the said
Hugh A. Beggs will apply Tor an order
that partition may be made of said
premises.
JOHN v. CAMPBELL,
Atty for pl'tff.
Attest-W. D. QUINN, Clerk.
April 10, 1S77-6
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
Road Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that a pc
~ tition was presented to the Board
of County Commissioners of Preble
county, Ohio, at their special session of
May 9TH, 1877, asking for the improve
ment of the Georgetown and Verona
freepike, under an act passed March
29th, 1867, with the amendments there
to, on the line of the road bed as now To-
Gated; beginning at West Baltimore,
Ohio, on the line dividing the counties
of Montgomery and Pre5le, and run
ming thence due West on the George
town and Verona freepike in said coun-
tv of Preble three (3) miles, terminal
ing in Georgetown, on the Ithica and
Euphemia toll-pike. And the Viewers
and Sur, eyor are notified to meet at
the place of beginning above described,
on the 1st day of June, 1877.
SAM'L OLDFATHER,
Auditor, p. 9. o.
Nav 10-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
w. Z. SCOTT, vi. D.
PhySic- Nj edicaIist andA An
Ii-PoiSOnouS Practi-

"OULD say to the citizens of Ea-
w ton and vicinity that he has per-
manently located in the city of Eaton
to practice the Physio-Medical system
of Medicine, which is in diaect opposi-
ton to Allopathy; Homeopathy and &c
lectic Systems, which use many poisons
in treating diseases. This system of
medicine rejects the use of all Poison,
and Uses none but harmness remedies.
Particular attention given to the treat
ment of Chronic diseases.
All calls promptly attended to, day
OF night.
OFFICE-No. 147 South Barron St.,
Eaton, Ohio.
Office Hours-from Z to 8 and II to II
A. NJ, and l to 3 and Z to . ?. NJ.
March % 1877,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
THE CLOUD GATHERING.

General BUTLER speaks out as fol-
lows on the coming events before the
country:
"The war in Europe he regarded
differently from most people and the
press in its effect on this country.
He looked for higher gold, and tho't
that our stocks and other securities
save Governments-would be sent
back here, and that foreign bankers
would buy Russians at fifty in pre-
ference. We ventured to assure the
General that several Holland and
French bankers whom we had talked
with took the same view, but the
General kept right on IN his train of
thought. Higher gold would raise
the price of our manufactures and
the price of living, and consequent
ly the workingman. who was now,
even when employed, all but starv-
ing, must have higher wages, and
that means that we can not longer
compete with Europe in manufacture
ing. "But 1 have nothing to say"
laughed the General, rolling his cigar
in his mouth; "just wait; there is a
little cloud no bigger than a mans
hand here now, but it will be big
enough pretty soon."
"The writer congratulated the
General on the strong position he
was taking and that he stood on the
Ohio platform on the currency ques-
tion-the all-important question be-
fore the people. 81 won't stand any
fooling on this question:" growled
the General, biting his cigar savage
". "Here are two millions of peo-
pie out of employment by the insane
policy of contraction and specie
beg pardon with a sneer)-gold pay
ments. Something has got to be
done, for the people, having been
fooled so long, will be fooled no long.
err"
1t begins to look as though the
Republican party must sound the
very depths of humiliation. The re
volt in it's ranks is alarming. One
by one it's ablest men indorse the
principles the Democratic party has
been so long advocating. 1t is anus
ing to see store-box politicians. They
are lost, and don't know which way
to turn. To have to swallow theil
pet doctrines is a bitter pill, but il
has to 60 down. The independent
element in politics has the lead, and
means business.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
1From the Gin. Commercial of Nav it'll

The financial questions before the
country will come to the front in the
Gubernatorial campaign that is a.
head of us in Ohio, and may prove
to be of National Importance. Ohio
has been the pivotal State in the finan-
cial fights, and so she is likely 10 re-
main. Allen and Cary will probably
not be heard from any more. Both
gentlemen are practicing law. But
Messrs. Ewing and Pendleton still
hold views of the most remarkable
character. Evidently we are to be
told again that we should have "more
greenbacks;" and under the %contin-
ued pressure of hard times, the de-
fusion that l~egal-tender paper can
make a people healthy and wealthy
is likely to be formidable. The Re-
publicans can, however, beat the
Greenbackers easily enough, if they
60 for the restoration of the old mon,
ey standard-that is to say, the op,
ton of paying all debts, bonds In
Guided, in silver dollars. The case
is a perfectly plain one, and if Presi
dent Hayes and Secretary Sherman
have any doubt as to what they think
on the subject they should be making
up their minds. In their position
they can exercise a decisive indu
ence upon the campaign in Ohio.
Is it possible MURAr, that Green
back doctrines have made a caron
on your head? You told the people
a year ago that the Greenback hesesy
was dead and buried. Has q whit
of air from that portion of the countr,
which lies outside of the Nationa
Banks of your city brought the rum
blings of the coming ground swell
to your ears? Do you begin to real
ize that the vast majority of tn
American people are neither Banker
or Bondholders? The deluSion yol
speak of not only may come, but MOI
is formidable.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that a pc
~ tition was presented to the Board
of County Commissioners of Preble
county, Ohio, at their special session of
May 18th, 1877, asking for the improve
ment of the Reynolds Free Pike, under
an act passed March 29th, 1867, with
the amendments thereto, on the line of
the road bed as now located; beginning
at the Georgetown 6 Verona freepike,
one-half mile West of the Montgomery
county line and OIL the half Section line
of Section one ~, and running thence
on said half Section line to the Darke
county line, and there to terminate.
And the Viewers and Surveyor are no
titled to meet at the place of beginning
above described, ON the End day Of
June, 1877.
SAM'L OLDFATHER,
Auditor, p. c. o.
Nav 10-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Governor has appointed Prof.
Tuthill, of the Ohio Farmers and Me
chanical College, and DR.. Bucking
ham, Of MEANWHILE, to investigate
the cause, andif possible, find a cure
for the hog-cholera. Their appoint
ment is for one year. 1t is to be
hoped these scientific gentlemen may
be successful in their efforts to dis
cover a remedy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
we go!

Wilmington Star (Dem.): The
man who supposes that one-half or
one-fourth of the Southern Wings
be induced to unite their for
tunes for veal or woe with any part
of the Republicans of the North, be-
trays a lamentable Ignorance, it
seems to us, of Southern men.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
WILLIAM PITT WALLACE, the der

WILLIAM PITT WALLACE, the dem
ocratic Sheriff of Hamilton county,
and who was arrested for aiding a
prisoner to escape, has been found
guilty. The punishment is fine and
Imprisonment. He signed a Written
contract to give the Enquirer his Of
fetal patronage and then sold it to the
meanest Radical newspaper in Gin
cinnati-the Times. Truly the
SWAY of the transgressor is hard
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

In a recent interview ex-Gov. VIM.
Allen said as follows to the Enqutr-
er's correspondent: 81 am done
with politics. I shall never attend
another convention or take part in
another political gathering. 1 shall
always vote the Democratic ticket
while I can, but I shall never do
anything that will give the people a
chance to say that Bill Allen is as
piring again. I have retired with
the Endorsement of the Ohio Democ-
racy, as proud an Endorsement as a
man ever received, and I ask no more.
1 am grateful for the honor bestowed
at St. Louis in the solid vote cast
for. me by the Ohio delegation. l
would have been elected Governor of
Ohio for a second term had it not
been for the outside influence from
New York. 1t come from men who
were fearful of my success. They
sent thousands of papers into the
State, but l should have beaten them.
Notwithstanding their papers, if ii
had not been for their money. There
were men inside of the State, inside
of our own party, who were not over.
Jealous IN my behalf. Time makes
all things even, and a just reributior
has befallen those who cut their OWL
Threats by killing me. I am happy
and serene here in silence and study
This gown tells you how I spend my
time. My books are my companions
and the study of philosophy is my
greatest delight. 1 am done will
the world"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

In fifteen States there are Repub-
lican Governors and in twenty-three
Democrats. In eighteen Legislat-
ures the Republicans are in a major
ity, while of the remaining twenty
the Democrats have nineteen and
the Independents one.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The new militia law of Ohio al
lows each militiaman So once in five
years for uniform, and all are reQuir-
ed to use the United States military
blue. Each company must go into
camp for four Dr. six days once a
year, and for this an allowance of 81
per day for each man is paid.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
NEW MlLLINER SHOP.

Mrs. j. NJ. & NJ. A. SILVER hay
M ing purchased a new stock of
Millinery Goods, would be pleased to
have the patronage of their friends and
all others who would give them a call.
Shop at No. 121 South Barron street,
Eaton, Ohio.
April 10, lS77-tf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

This is the year for the II year To-
Gusts to appear and they are already
emerging, tail foremost, from the
ground. 1S43, 1850, 1877 are its
periods. The locust can be distin,
guished by the letter "W" on its
forehead in white lines.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The postponement of the extra
session of Congress until after the
October elections, by the fraudulent
President, will not avert his day of
reckoning. The people well under
stand this dodge and will not be de-
ceived as to the true reason of the
Dostponement,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

FRED DOUGLASS, the fraudulent
Presidents Marshal for the District
of Columbia, in a lecture a few days
ago remarked: "To be honest in
Washington is to be considered O
FOOL" and now a petition is in circu-
lation demanding his official head to
drop into the waste basket. He ex-
plains.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The United States Supreme Court
decides that the payee ofa check
which has not been accepted by the
bank on which it is drawn cannot
maintain an action upon it against
the bank.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Representatives of foreign govern
ments in Washington are satisfied
that the impending European war
will be one of tremendous magnitude,
greater than any other one of mod
serntimes.s
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
Administrators Sale
ESTATE

l. HE undersigned will offer until
Saturday, June 30th, 1877,
the property known as the
Klinger Mill Property,
situated on Twin creek, th~ree-fourths
of mile southeast of the village of
West Alexandria, Preble Co., o. This
property consists of a FIGURING Mill
and 8 acres of land, ON which are a
Dwelling House,
Fruit Trees, sc. The Mill is in good
repair, has three run of burrs, and is
doing an excellent business.
L will also offer, during the same
time and in the same way,
10 I-2 Acres of Land,
adjoining the above mentioned prem
Uses. Should this property not be sold
by the Both day of June, 1877, 1 shall,
on that day, offer it at public sale, and
if not sold on that day it will then be
for rent.
For terms, which are very favorable,
call on J. MCLEAN,
Admir-. of the estate of Michael King
er, decd.
West Alexandria, Ohio.
Mou17-7
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Postmaster General Key has yield
ed to the pressure and revoked the
appointment of Geo. H. Butler,
nephew of B. F. Butler, as special
agent of the department in the Black
Hills. Butler is VIGOROUSLY incom-
petent and continuously drunk
Beautiful civil service reform!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The campaign song, "Hold the
Fort for Hayes is Coming" appears
to have been written for the exclusive
benefit of Cows. Hampton and Mich
oils. We are sorry, now, that we
did not sing it rather more than we
did during the Presidential cam
naiun
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The contumaceous Republican
State officers of South Carolina have
asked the Supreme Court to enter
judgment in favoro Of the Democratic
claimants. Peace, sweet peace.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Confederate guerrilla, Col.
JOHN S. MosBY, is said to be a daily
visitor at the White House, and is
consulted with reference to the dis
tribution of official patronage in Vir-
ginia. A "solid South" Scat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The million dollars that the sew
ing-machine monopolies pooled for
another extension of their patents
did not secure their end. Hereafter
the sewing machine is to be within
the reach of families of small means
those that really require it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Some Republican Senators in
South Carolina drew their personal
expenses out of the State funds, and
the Legislature is now investigating
them. A lively time is anticipated.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The general supposition is that
the heart hemorrhage with which
Mr.. Hayes was afflicted last Novem-
Der, when he thought of "the poor
negroes" is not as bad as it was.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Registration Law passed the
Ohio Legislature. 1t is a miserable
humbug and will not stand more
than one year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
Attention Farmers.
The Double Rotary Harrow
i and Centennial Farm

Cate, that took the first premium at
the Preble County Fair last Fall, is
something every farmer needs. They
can now be had unusually low for cash.
Enquire of j. Allison, Eaton, O.; II.
Borh or w. r. Patterson, Camden, o.,
or of the proprietor, G. w. Finley, Car
Isle Station, Ohio.
Arril 1O-mD
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The jackson Standard, an I'M
hinchiUg Radical organ, a short time
ago said:
THE moment that Hayes abandons
Packard, he must resign, or be re-
garded by every honest man in the
nation as a scoundrel, a fraud and a
usurper."
So we 90!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The national debt on the 1st day
of May was two billions, seventy
millions, three hundred and fifty
eight thousand, six hundred and sew
enteen dollars. How trihinS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

A subscription has been started in
Washington to raise $4,000 for an
administration paper in Maine
Blaine hasn't yet subscribed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

JAMES REDPATH, the abelitionist of
Kansas and John Brown fame, advis-
es the negroes to join the Democrat
ic party for these reasons
awe owe allegiance where we re-
ceive protection. The Democrats
protect the Democratic negro; the
Republicans abandon the Republican
negro. The Democratic negro is the
safest male creature hat / know of
in the Gulf States. All other males
must fight for themselves. For him
only every white shotgun is ready to
do battle to the death. The exodus
of the blacks to the Democratic par
ty would make that powerful organ
ization the champion of negro rights.
If there are colored men who cannot
vote for Democratic candidates, let
them refuse to vote at all. l should
refuse to believe that God governs
this"world if the dastardly treachery
of this administration to the blacks
is not visited with the destruction Of
the party that shall sustain it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Government office-holders get
down on their knees very easily to
the southern policy" of the fraudu-
lent President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
FRANK A. WYSONG,
Camden, Preble Co.., O

Jan. II, 1877.
DR.. Boyd has for the past fifteen
years successfully treated all diseases
of the Ears, Eyes, and all forms of Ca
tarrh, &c, &C., is a regularly educated
physician, but confines himself strictly
to an office practice.
n. B.-Dr. Boyd will be absent from
Camden OH each Monday.
Feb. Is, lS77-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

What was sauce for the Hayes
goose in Louisiana was not sauce for
the Packard gander.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Maryland and Nebraska pay male
and female teachers exactly the same
wages for the same work. Correct.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

Hon. ALLEN G. THURMAN has our
thanks for some very valuable public
documents.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Ohio Legislature has changed
the length of term of County Audi
tors from two to three years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Indianapolis Journal. Sena-
tor Morton's organ, is very unhappy
about President Hayes having hand
ed South Carolina and Louisiana
over to the Democrats, and it breaks
out thus:
eff the South parleys and proves
recreant to the promises made in
her behalf by the leading men; if
colored Republicans be mistreated
or deprived of their rights; if their
promises prove to be but decisions,
then we warn them that an indig-
nant sentiment will be evoked from
the loyal people of this country that
will grind them to powder. This
trial is made in good faith by the ad.
ministration, and not without much
misgiving on the part of the best
heads and hearts Of the party. The
issues is with the S%outhitself, its
leaders, and it's ruling classes. Up
on them is the responsibility. and il
will be no easy burden to carry
There is 20 room for child's play
for %buncombe, for parade and pyro
technics"
1t is sadi
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The taxpayers of Ohio are saving
a $1,000 per day now The Legisla-
ture has adjourned.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17
A Gard to tie Deaf.

1 suffered with deafness for TWENTY
NINE EARS. All medical treatment fail
ed to give me relief. On the 18th of
last month, l called on DR.. Boyd in his
office in Camden. lie examined my
case and told me he could cure me. l
nov realize that my hearing is PERFECT
LY RESTORED, and feel this public state
ment due DR.. Boyd, both for his benefit
or those suffering from deafness, or any
disease of the ears.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-05-17

The Russians are reported defeat
ed at Batoum with a loss of 1000
men.