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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

The first annual message Of President Hayes
is such n straightforward, business-like docu-
ment, it is so candid in its tone and so manly
in all its utterances that we need offer no
apology to our readers for giving up so much
space to its entire reproduction in our col
umns On the four cardinal issues about
which its chief interest centres and whose
discussion is now uppermost in the public
mind, the Presidents position is decisive. out
spoken and satisfactory-we refer, of course
to the Southern question, the question Of spe-
Gle resumption, the silver question and civil
service reform. On the first of these topics.
that Of the pacifcation of the country the
President shows, with no appearance of apol-
ogy, or attempt at unnecessary argument. that
his action was in accordance with the spirit of
his letter of acceptance, that it was demand
ed by the condition Of things in the South Ms
well as by the publicly expressed sentiment
of both the great political parties. On the
general question OF the resumption of specie
payments at the time fixed by law the Presi-
dent yields nothing to the tremendous pres
sure of the reactionists of the West and South.
Against all influences which would tamper
point he stands like strong wall, and he be-
leves moreover that in steady persever-
ance toward early resumption lies the short
est road to lasting prosperity. And the silver
infationists get no more encouragement from
him than do the anti-resumptionists. He
makes ii clearly evident that no bill remone-
tizing the silver dollar will receive his approx
al unless it expressly excerpts the public debt
from the operation Of its legal-tender clause
He is willing that an experimental use of sill
yer dollars should be made, but it must not
in any sense take the form of unlimited legal
tender even for the payment of individual
debts
On the subject of civil service reform the
| President reafhrms the views which he has
heretofore so clearly and forcibly expressed,
and which have won him the confidence and
support of the best elements of the country.
HIS experience in the presidential Office has
confirmed him in the belief that the country
would find great advantage in observing strict
| ly the plan of the constitution which imposes
upon the Executive the duty and responsible
ty of selecting those officers who are by law ap-
pointed, and he declares his purpose TO re-
turn to the system established by the funda-
mental law and to do this with the heartiest CO.
operation and most cordial understanding with
the Senate and House of Representatives
On our foreign relations, on the general
| question of our national finances and on all
minor topics, the message treats clearly and
| specifically, and few persons will deny them
selves the pleasure and profit of lis entire pc
| - 1
! public mind is more than usually susceptible
and open to quiet and unprejudieed state
ment of fact and argument upon subjects of
vital national interest and importance, the ed
ucating influence of the document, and its in
fuence for good among all classes of people,
| will be simply incalculable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

DANGEROUS ILLNESS OF SAMUEL BowLEs-
Samuel Bowlles, editor of the Springfield Re
publican, who, since the first of October has
been seriously ill, was seized early last Satur-
cay morning, with an attack of Serious apo
plexy (effusion of water ON the BRAIN and for
two days his recovery was considered impos-
sible and his death was hourly expected. On
Monday evening, however, n slight change
for the better was observed, and faint hope
began TO be entertained that the wonderful vi
tality exhibited by his system might possibly
bring him safely through the attack. Since
that time there has been no material change
in his condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

Municipal elections were held Tuesday in
Cambridge, Newton, Somerville. Gloucester,
Springfield, Holyoke, and some 9th r. Massa-
chusetts cities. In most of them the Repub-
licans were successful The Springfield Re
publicans elected Emerson Wight mayor for
the fourth time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

The Russians have been defeated near Tir
nova, with loss of 5000 men. The Turks
are bombardng Tirnova, and the fighting is
going on fiercely! Heavy SHOWS have fallen
in Asia, which have stopped all further army
operations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

David Stillman and wife, a very worthy
old couple of Sheffield in Berkshire county,
Mass, were murdered in their own house
Thanksgiving night, and John Ten Eyek, col
ored was arrested and sent TO Pittsfeld jail,
Friday, under very strong suspicion of being
the murderer The circumstances surround
ing the horrible affair make it one of the most
brutal human butcheries ever committed in
New England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

also earnestly commend the request of the
regents of the Smithsonian Institute that an
adequate appropriation be made for the es-
tablishment and conduct of a national muse
um under their supervision. The request of
providing for the preservation and growth of
the library of Congress is also one of national
Importance As the depository of all copy
right publications and records this library has
outgrown the provisions for its aecommoda-
tion, and the erection, on such site as the
judgment of Congress may approve, of fire
proof building to preserve the treasure and
enlarge the usefulness of the valuable collec-
ton is recommended. l recommend, also,
such legislation as will render available and
efficient for the purpose of instruction, so far
as is consistent with the public service, the
cabinets or museums of invention, of educa-
ton, of agriculture, and other collections, the
property of the national government. The
capital of the nation should be something
more than a mere political centre. We should
avail ourselves of all the opportunities which
Providence has here placed at our command,
to promote the general intelligence of the
people and increase the conditions most ia
vorable to the success and perpetuity of our
institutions. r. b. HAYES.
December 3, 1867.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

Another terrible ocean disaster is reported
from Chill in the sinking of the Pacific Steam
Navigation Company's steamer Atacoma with
all but Il of its 80 passengers and crew.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07
THE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

The wisdom Of legislation on the part of
Congress in aid of the States for the educa-
ton of the whole people in those branches of
study which are taught in the common schools
of the country is no longer question, The
intelligent Judgment Of the country goes still
further regarding il as both constitutional
and eXpedient for the general government to
extend TO the technical and higher education
such aid as is deemed essential TO the general
welfare and TO our due prominence among the
enlightened and cultured nations of the world.
The ultimate settlement of all questions of
the future. whether of administration or f.
nance, or of true nationality of sentiment,
depends upon the virtue and intelligence of
the people 1t is vain 10 hope for the success
of a free government without the means of
insuring the intelligence of those who are the
source of power No less than one-seventh
of the entire voting population Of our country
are yet unable to read and write. 1t is en-
counging to observe in connection with the
growth of fraternal feeling in those States in
which slavery formerly existed evidences of
increasing interest in universal education, and
l shall be glad TO give my approval to any
appropriate measures which may be enacted
by Congress for the purpose of supplement-
ing with national aid the local systems of ed
ucation in those States and i'll all the States
and having already invited your attention to
the needs of the District of Columbia with re-
spoct to its public school system, / here add
that believe il desirable. not so much with
reference to the local wants Of the District,
but to the great and lasting benefit of the en-
tire country, that this system should be
crowned with a university in all respects III
keeping with the national capital, and there
by realize the cherished hopes of Washington
on this subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07
AGRICULTURE.

The report OF the Commissioner of Agrieul-
ture contains the gratifying announcement of
the extraordinary success which has rewarded
the agricultural industry of the country for
the past year. With the fair prices which
obtain for the products of the soil especially
for the surplus which our people have to ex-
port, We may confidently turn to this as the
most important of all our resources for the
revival of the depressed industries of the
country. The report shows our agricultural
progress during the year, and contains a
statement of the work done by this depart
ment for the advancement of agricultural in
dustry, upon which the prosperity of our
people so largely depends. Matters of infor-
nation are included of great interest to all
who seek, by the experience of others, TO i'm
prove their own methods of cultivation. The
efforts of the department to increase the pro-
duction of important articles of consumption
will, it is hoped, improve the demand for la
Dor and advance the business of the country,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-07

The report of the Secretary of the Navy
shows that We have six squadrons now engag-
ed in the protection of our foreign commerce
aud other duties pertaining to the naval ser
vice. The conditions and operations of the
Department are also shown. The total ex-
penditures for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1877, were COZ, 974 "a. There are unpaid
claims against the Department chargeable to
the last year, which are presented to the con-
Secretary. The estimates for the fiscal year
commencing July /, 1873, are SIG, 233, 234,
40, exclusive of the sum of S2,3l4, 231 sub
mitted for new buildings, repairs and i'm
provements ut the several Navy Yards. The
appropriations for the present fiscal year,
commencing July l, 1877, are S13, 500, 932 30.
The amount drawn from the Treasury from
July to November l, 1877, is S5,343,O37 40,
of which there is estimated TO be yet Rvaila
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12

played his part with easy self-possess-
ion. Joe Stephens displayed a decided
liking for ''grub," which Homer Larsh
so generously disposed of; the only
wonder is he was o poisoned, on the
contrary it seemed to agree with him.
John Holmes understands a farmers
life, but had little to say.
The second night the ELAINE Excuse
was played. Mr.. Will. Hambidge, the
venerable sire, was much imposed up
on by his young daughter, Miss May
Grouse, but gray hairs are to be honor.
ed and Mr. Hambidge demanded it with
graceful dignity. Not having had much
experience In this kind Of 'trap set
ting" he caught the wrong offender
Mr.. Glen. Gilmore is to be commended
for the innocent manner with which
he stepped into it. Mr.. Gilmore knows
how to keep out of traps, but this eve
ming it was his duty to get into it, and
it was done in an admirable manner.
But "Al's we'll that ends WE'LL" Will
liam Stephens and Lola Alexander
played we'll. With the repetition of the
two plays of the first evening and a va
riety of songs, 'SThe Eaton Dramatic
Club" closed for the people and the
ttblue bloods" who were there and be-
haved themselves accordingly. We IN
derstand 'The Troupe" had an elegant
supper and tripped the slight fantastic
toe" in honor of their success To do
them justice, ALL did well.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
The Eaton Dramatic Club.

For weeks it was whispered about
that the LTrERATI which comprised the
'sbeauty ard talent" of the city, would
give a public entertainment, conse-
quently the community was in a fever
ish state of excitement in view of the
coming event. AT last it was announc-
ed for the Sd and 4th of April. So at
an early hour the Eaton Cornet Band
called the people from their homes to
the evening entertainment in the city
Hall, which filled rapidly and by the
time the performance commenced, al
most every seat was taken. The impa-
thence was great, but the excitement
was pacified by the charming music of
our excellent String Band. As the
curtain rose for the first act, SO still, so
quiet had all become, a pin might have
been heard to drop. Mr.. VIM. Smith,
as Meredith" opened the play ''To
Oblige Benson" and by his easy, grace
full delivery and self possession main
tanned the order. Mr.. Chas. Grouse as
Mr.. Benson and Miss Lou Lockwood as
Mrs. Benson. did we'll. Miss Ella Hus-
ton, as Mrs. S~outhdown, understood and
acted her part with credit. MI. Frank
Thompson, as Mr. Southdown, the jeal-
Gus husband, knocked owe chairs,
smashed glasses, tore his hair, and
stamped around in a manner which
showed he knew how to treat the
"green eyed monster" Miss Matte
Eason, as "Peggie," did well. The
play was very interesting and well re
ceived by the audience. Miss Lola AL
exander sung a song, "Pretty Little
Maid of Arcadee." A Defamation by
Miss Ella Huston-her articulation was
clear and distinct. The next was a very
beautiful song by Misses Grouse and
Stevens. The young ladies have been
heard too often to need comment. Then
camethe farce "My Turn next"-Misses
Sue Stephens and Lou Freeman seemed
at home on the stage; Abbie Churchill
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
CHURCH

ST. PAUL NJ. E. CHURCH.-Corner of Maple
and Somers Streets.-Services every Sabbath
morning at VIA, and evening. Prayer meeting
every. Thursday evening, Sabbath School Sunday
Rev. T. COLLECT, Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Beech Street,
near Decatur.-Services every Sabbath at 10 l-2
A. NJ and evening. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening. Sabbath School every Sunday
afternoon at Q o'clock. :.
Rev. j. REYNOLDS, Pastor. /.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Decatur Street, near
~Beech.-Services every Sabbath, at 10 l-2 A. M..aDd
evening. Prayer meeting on Wednesday eve
ming. Sabbath School at 3 O'Clock A. NJ. '
Pastor.
UNIvERSALIST CHURCH-Corner Somers
and Beech streets. Services every first and third
Sundays at l01a O'Clock AM, and evening. Sab
bath School every Sunday at 2 o'clock.
G. A. LANDER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC.-Corner of Main and Franklin
Services-Mass aud Sermon every Sunday at 10 4.
NJ. Catechism and Instructions at 3 z. NJ. Mass
on week days at $50 P. NJ.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
False Imnression.

1t is generally supposed by a certain
class of citizens, who are not practical
or experienced, that Dyspepsia can not
invariably be cured, but we are pleased
to say that GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER
has never, to our knowledge, failed to
cure Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
all its forms, such as Sour Stomach,
Costiveness, sick Headache, palpitation
of the Heart, low spirits, &C., &c. Out
of 10000 Gozen bottles sold last year,
not a single failure was reported, but
thousands of complimentary letters re-
ceived from Druggists of wonderful
cures. Three doses will relieve any
case. Try it. SAMPLE Bottles 10 cents.
Regular Size rs cents. For sale by J.
2. Brookins 6 Son, Eaton, o., and J.
II. Bohn, Camden, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
Good Newsstand Times Made Easy

Having just received and immense lot
of Silver Plato Ware, consisting of
Spoons, Forks, Casters, Pickle Dishes,
Cake Stands, Butter Dishes, Silver Pla-
ted Knives, Napkin Rings, &C., direct
from the factory, (Rogers & Bros.
make,) which l will sell lower than the
same quality of goods can be bought
elsewhere in the market. also, Gold
and Silver Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
and everything kept in a first-class jew
elry store, all of which / will sell low
er than ever before. Come and exam
inc goods and prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
G. G. SCHLENKER,
Commercial Block, Eaton, o.
April 1872
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
MO
AUDITORS OFFICE,

NOTICE is hereby given that the
IN Board of County Commissioners
intend to locate Bridges at the follow
ing places, viz:
LIST. At the crossing of Paint Greek on
the Camden and Fairhaven freepike, in
Somers township, lea Rob't Browns.
I'd. At the crossing of Alderman
Creek, on.the Eaton and Winchester
.freepike, in Gratis township. ~
The said Board will meet at the Aud
TORS office, Eaton, Ohio, May 9Th, 1877,
to hear all petitions for or remonstranc-
es against said proposed locations.
By order of the Board of Commission
ers. ,
sAM'L OLDFATHER, Aud.
April l24 ~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
BENEVOLENT.

L. O. o. F.-Eaton Lodge, No. 80, meets every
Friday evening, in Odd Fellows Hall.
Probe Encampment, No. "a, meets I'd and 4tf
Thursday evenings of zach month.
MASONIC.-Bolivar Lodge, No. S., meets on tht
Tuesday evening of or preceding full moon IN
each month. Hall, Sd Story of Edison & Bros
building.
EATON ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER,-The stat.
ed meetings are on the first Monday evening alter
the full Of the moon i'm each month: but IL The
moon fulls on Monday, then on that evening.
W. NJ. CAMPBELL. High Priest.
WINFIELD FREEMAN, Sec'y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
Sale Rerister.

The following is a list of sales for
which we have printed bills during
the past week:
Christian Eby, Admir-. of Jas. NJ.
Bennett, decd, will sell. at public sale
at the late residence of decd, l mile
east of Camden, on the Camden and
Winchester freepike, on Saturday,
April 2lst, horses, milk cows, hogs,
farm implements and household
oOods-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12

If you want a good set of Perfect
Fitting Teeth for Ten Dollars, (sIO)
call at the Dental Office of DR.. A. L.
STEPHENS, Camden, D. Teeth filled
with Pure Gold from $1.OO and up
wards, and warranted for five years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12

Hard times! and then it is that We
should husband health by keeping
and taking DR.. Richards Great Throat
and Lung Healer, also his Golden Pana.
cea. Price. 80 cents.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
Resolutions Of Respect,

sSSESs"
The funeral of the late SARAH CRUME
took place from the residence of her
brother, William Crume, at College
Corner, Ohio, on the Goth of March,
1877. Miss Crume was a native of But
let Co., o., daughter of the excellent
and honored teacher, Isaac Crume, and
niece of the well known DIR. Pliny
Crume. In a country school near Ham,
ilton, Ohio, in early girlhood, Sarah
Crume began her long and most praise
worthy life of teaching. Her education
was completed at the Oxford Female
Institute, and under the private instruc-
ton of Prof. Jacob Cooper. After grad
uating, she was elected teacher of the
Preparatory Department., where her
thorough and faithful work reflected
GREAT honor, both to herself and the
Superintendent, and it was said that no
pupils in DR.. Scott's school passed such
perfect examinations as did those pu-
pills taught by Miss Crume, and it was
to the profession of teaching that she
gave the sweet spring time and summer
Of her life, till the good Master said,
Cup, thou higher come e..
To mansions Of the best"
Miss Crume was scarcely without a
rival in her chosen life work; but with
her quiet and unassuning ways, no dis
play was made of her mastery skill in
the field of education. She was long a
member of the Presbyterian Church,
and possessing a true christian charac-
ter and generous heart toward all, she
event forth bearing precious 'seed,"
which was sown beside all waters. But
as the b~lOssoming rose gladdens the eye
of a weary tray eller in a desert land, so
brightly throughout the entire life of
this good woman shone the great love
of truth; and it has been remarked of
her, sSarah Crume was one of the very
few persons 1 have known upon whose
every word 1 could rely with implicit
confidence" Her work in the Eaton
Public Schools needs no eulogy. You
who knew and loved her well can read
lily speak of the abundant harvests that
ripened into golden grain under her
wise and untiring care; and in the lam
guage of the old Romans we will ex-
claim: "Sleep sweetly! Rest thee, dear
fiiend!" and we will crown thy memo
ry with an %unfading chaplet of pay,
thou faithful teacher.
WHEREAS, Sarah Crume, formerly a
teacher in the Oxford Female Institute,
and for many years past a most sue
cessful teacher in the Eaton Public
Schools, departed this life on the. 18th
of March, 1877. Therefore, be it
Resol, ed, That with feelings of deep
regret we learn of the death of our es-
teemed friend and COW orker, whom we
recognized as a woman of fine scholas-
tic attainments, a teacher Of superior
ability, and a noble example of truth
and untiring industry.
Resolved, That by the death of Sarah
Crume we have lost a sincere, upright,
pure minded and useful woman.
Resolved, That as a teacher her work
is not excelled, and that her good ex-
ample and kind deeds. will always be
remembered and cherished by her
friends.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
published in the county papers and that
a copy be sent to the friends of the de-
ceased.
JENNIE L. SHANKLIN,
MARY Z. GARD,
MARY B. SHOW,
Committee.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

AGENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the
of suffering humanity, send free to all who need
1t, the recipe and direction for making the simple
remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers svish-
ing to profit by the advertisers experience canldo
so by addressing in perfect confidence. :
JOHN B. OGDEN, ~ Cedar ST., New York
ian IS lS77-m6
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
PIMPLES.

will mail rFreel the recipe for preparing a sim
pie VEGETABLE BALI that will remove TAN,
FRECKLEs, PIMPLEs and BLoTCHEs, leaving
the skin soft, clear and beauti full; also. ~ipstruc-
tons for producing a luxuriant growth Of hair on
q bald head or smooth face. Address Ben. Van
deli & Co., Box 5lsl, No. s Wooster St., N. Y
ian IL Is77-ue
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
TO CONSERVATIVES

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
Of THAT dread disease, Consumption. by \ simple
remedy, is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire It.,
he will send q copy OF the prescription used. Gree
of charge), with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find a SURE
CURE for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress, Rev. E.A. WILSON, 1874 Penn ST., wiz
llamsburgh. n. Y uan Is lST7-m6"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
German Military Band.
At the Look Out House, Cincin.
matt, Sunday, April Is, 1877.

This will be grand affair. This col
lection of talent can not be excelled in
this country. To appreciate their diff
ficult selections you must hear them
rendered. Mr.. HARFF has re-engaged
them for the coming season, at an enor-
nous expense. On the above occasion
the C. H. s. DR.. R. Co. will sell round
trip tickets at reduced rates, from the
following points:
Florence, 81 25
New Hope, L rs
Eaton, 20
Camden, i 90
For Tickets call on E. w. Mcclure, at
the Depot. Only limited number on
sale.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
COMNIISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners, in addition to theil
regular quarterly sessions, will meet on the frs
Saturday in each month, for the transaction ofhn-
siness. ~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-04-12
Mail Time Table.
A. M. TO
NE

n. BAH persons having business with the Of
flee should be there in ample time before the clos
ing of the mails. And especially those wishing
money orders, to be transmitted in the evening
mail, should obtain them by 5o'cloek. P. NJ.
All Manuscript, when unsealed, will be charged
DOUBLE letter postege.