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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
The South.

David Crawford (colored), a dweIler on
Beach Island, South Carolina, killed his
wife and himself the other night, and the
following morning a white man named Fer
RE killed a white woman, with whom he
had cohabited, and himself.
Between twenty and thirty persons en-
gagged in a shooting ARRAY at Livingston,
KY, Saturday. There was a circus at that
place and a large crowd had assembled,
when a disturbance occurred between Dan
Bales and Lee Arnold, and Immediately the
friends of each became engaged. William
Hicks, a friend of Bales, was killed, and
three others slightly wounded.
A Saturday special from Mt. Vernon, KY,
says: A general war seems to have broken
loose in u county to-day. There was g
show at Livingstone, and the occasion called
together a considerable crowd. There has
long been hard feeling existing between
Dan. Bales and Lee Arnold. They were botf
on hand with a large c%oncourse of friends
Some hard words passed between Bales ant
Arnold, which were followed by a genera
melee, in which twenty or thirty persons
participated, and in which rifles, shot
guns, knives and pistols were freely used
VIM. Hicks, a friend of Bales, was killed
and Wm. Cook, VIM. Cundif and another
person were slightly wounded. Lee Arnold
vas also wounded, it is thought mortally
Others were badly hurt. After this row
had been quelled and a number of the part
les placed under arrest, another difficult,
occurred amoung the parties. Wick. How
ard cut Dave Howard in the face with
knife, whereupon John Camden shot How
ard in the thigh, and VIM. Cundif re
turned the compliment by putting a loa.
of buckshot into John Camden's bowels
Howard's wound is said to be dangerous
At Savannah, Ga, Frank Perrin,
(coloredi was hung Wednesday Afternoon
for the murder of j.. F. Lee, a white farmer
in April last. The execution was public
and near the spot where the murder wa
committed, just outside the city. Five thou
sand people witnessed the hanging. TIL
criminal died acknowledging his gull
and telling all present to take warning b
his fate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
Ohio Democratic Convention.

The Ohio Democratic Convention met at
Columbus on June 26, and nominated D.. R.
Paige, of Summit County, for Secretary of
State; Judge A F. Hume, OF Butler County,
for Judge of the Supreme Court; and Rush
Fields, of Richland County, for Board of
Public Works. We give the platform of
resolutions in full: "The Democratic party
of Ohio, in convention assembled, hereby
reafirm the following clauses in the plat
form of the convention of July %, 1877, in
dorsed by a majority of more than $4,000
last fall by the people of Ohio. We renew
its pledges of devotion to the Union and
Constitution, with the amendments. 1t
declares as essential to the preservation of
free government a faithful adherence to the
following principles: Strict construction
of home rule; supremacy of civil over mill
tary power; separation of Church and State /;
equality of all citizens before the law; lib
erty of individual action unvexed by. sump-
tuary laws; alb ,olute acquiescence in the
lawfully expressed will of the majority; OPP
position to all subsidies; preservation of
public lands for use of actual settlers, and
maintenance and perfecting of the common
school system. AS pertinent to the issue
now pending before the people,
"ResoIUed, That the investigation of
frauds committed at the last Presidential
election in Florida and Louisiana ought to
have been made by the Electoral Com
mission. Its refusal to do SO was the viola
ton of the spirit OF the law under which it
was organized, and a gross outrage upon the
people of the United States; and while the
decision as made by the Forty-fourth. Con-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
Foreign

A Berlin correspondent of the Times
writes: Europe on Friday passed through
a serious crisis. Beacensfield informed Bis
marck, with extraordinary energy, that on
the question of fortifying the Balkan Passes
and g%arrisoning them with Turks, England
would not hesitate a moment, and that he
would quit Berlin on Monday if her de-
mands were then unsatisfed."
Another correspondent reports that a
compromise was arranged, according to
which the number of troops in each pass
should be determined by Europe.
At the sitting of the European Congress
on june 26, Prince Gortchakoff was present
1t is believed Congress discussed the
Southern boundary of Roumelia and the
appointment of a Governor for that
province who is to be a Christian, and ap-
pointed by the Porte, with the approval OF
the powers, England, Austria, and Russia,
being generally agreed concerning the
questionsiof Bessarabia, Servia, Montenegro,
Epirus, and Thessaly.
QueenSM Mercedes, of Spain, who had
been suffering for some days with
a severe illness, died on the 26th Of
June. King Alfonso remained at hel
bedside until the end.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
IIlionis Republican Convention.

The Republicans of Illinois, on June 26,
nominated General j. e. Smith, for State
Treasurer, and candidat. s for Clerks of the
Appellate and Supreme Court. The Com
mittee on Platform made the following re-
port:
"The delegated representatives Of the Re-
publican party of Illinois in Convention
assembled hereby declare our unfaltering
faith in the principles and patriotism of the
Republican party, State and National, and
in its permanent fitness and ability over all
other parties to administer the Government
of both State and Nation wisely and sue.
cessfully; that the Democratic party, being
largely composed of recent rebels and their
| sympathizers, cannot be safely intrusted
with the administration of the affairs of the
Government; that the partial success Of
the party in Congress, as well as in several
of the States, only shows its grossly
partisan character and general incapacity
and lack Of honor and patriotism. For the
financial system created by the Re,
publican party during the war and
in spite of the violent opposition of the
Democratic party we express our unquali
fed admiration. By its provisions the PEG
pie have been supplied with a larger
uniform in value, than they have ever befor,
enjoyed. The credit Of the nation hal
steadily improved, while both the principa
and interest of the. public debt, as well al
the burdens of National taxation, nave beer
steadily diminished. Such results can only
be produced by honesty, economy, and wis
dom in the management of public affairs
We are opposed to any further contraction
of the greenback currency, and are in favo
of such currency as can be maintained a
par with, and convertible into coin at tn,
will of the holder. We favor such currenc,
being received for import duties, and depre
cate the defeat of the recent bill for tina
purpose by the Democratic House of Repre-
sentatives. The permanent paciication o
the Southern section of the Union, and tn
complete protection of all its citizens in al
their civil and political, personal an,
property rights, is a duty to which the part,
stands sacredly pledged. In order to re
deem this pledge itplaced the Amendment
in the Constitution of the United States
and upon the righteous base of said Amend
ments, it will go forward in the work Q
pacifcation until peace shall come throug
right-doing and contentment ,threug
justice. That the Criminal Code shall b
amended for the protection of depositors i
Savings Banks, by providing for the punish
ment of dishonest bank managers: ant
finally, be it
"ResotUfd, That those who preserved tn
country should govern it, instead of thos
who attempted to destroy it"
The platform was unanimously adopted
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
List Of the Most Important Bills Passed
bY CONGRESS.

Following is a list of the principal
measures adopted by Congress during
the late session:
GENERAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ETC.
An act making appropriations for the sup
port of the army for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1878, and for other purposes. Ap,
proved November 81, 1877.
An act to provide for certain deficiencies
in the pay of the navy and the pay of the
marine corps, and for other purposes. Ap.
proved November 81, 1877.
An act for the relief of sufferers BY the
wreck of the United States ste amer Huron,
and for other purposes. Approved Decem.
Der IA, 1877.
An actto provide for deficiencies in the ap.
preparations for the service of the Govern.
ment for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1878,
Approved December Is, 1877.
An act for the removal of Instructions
from the Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas,
and Red Rivers, and for the preservation OF
the public property. Approved February,
1878.
An act amending the laws granting pen.
sions to the soldiers and sailors of the war OF
1872, and their widows, and for other pur.
poses. Approved March 9, 1878.
An actin AID OF q Polar expedition designed
by James Gordon Bennett. Approved
March Is, 1878.
An act to appropriate none for the pur.
chase of a law library for the Territory Of
Dakota. Approved February 20, 1878.
An act making appropriation for the pur.
chase of a law library for the use of the
Courts and the United States officers in the
Territory of Wyoming. Approved February
%, 1878.
An act making appropriations for f%ortifica-
lions and for other works of defense and for
the armament thereof for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1878, and for other purposes
Approved March %, 1878.
An act to provide for defcien cies in the
miscellaneous fund OF the Senate and House
of Representatives. Approved April 3, 1878.
An act to prohibit the coinsgs of the
twenty cent piece of silver. Approved May
2, 1878.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
Fire Record.

The spacious works of the pillow company
on the Passaic River, at Newark, N. j.,
were totally destroyed by fire a few morn
ings ago, with several. other buildings. A
large number of hands are thrown out of
employment. Loss estimated at 100000
to $4,000; insurance unknown. The fire
originated in the paint shop.
Ives & Aliens foundry, and Ewing's
coffee mill, on Queen and William-streets,
Montreal burned Friday night. Loss $780,
600 fully insured.
A fire started lately in the cotton COM
press of Harter & O'Connell, at Montgomery,
Alabama, by treading on a parlor match,
and the flames spreading into the Planters
Warehouse adjoining, the three thousand
bales which the two houses contained were
soon enveloped. Insurance on the cotton
81, 200. 1t is thought that over a fifth of
the cotton may be repacked and repicked.
The compress and building were worth
about $40 1000, and are badly damaged, as is
also the Planters Warehouse. Probably
insured.
A rumor comes from Tivoli, New York,
that the famous Catskill Mountain House
has been destroyed by fire.
A destructive fire in Earibault, Mimi,
burned over the principal business part OF
the city, comprising nearly all the buildings
on Main and Elm streets, between Second
and Third streets. The buildings burned
were the Citizens Bank, First National
Bank, Bachelor & Benham's law Office.
O'Brien Bros. boot and shoe store, Parshal
& Whipple's book store, Hamlin's grocery
store, E~rhmantrout's meat market, Libb's
Commission House, s.. P. Wallis hardware
store, Earring & Cavanagh's hardware store
Croker Bros. drug store, and several
smaller buildings and Offices. 1t originated
in a small tin shop. Cause unknown. The
loss will probably exceed one hundred
thousand dollars.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

ford leaves a wife and four grown children.
Joseph Hampton, a tanner, was drowned
while bathing in the White Water, at Rich
mond, Ind.
A Detroit dispatch of a recent date says
that the schooners Peshtigo amidst Andrews
collided about one o'clock in the morning,
between Skillagales light and Beaver Island.
Both vessels sank at once. The crew of the
st. Andrews was picked up by the propeller
Ocean, and taken to ~Sheboygan. The Pesh-
tigo's crew, excepting the second mate and
one seaman, who were drowned, was res.
cued by a steamer bound up. The Peshtige
was bound up with coal, the St. Andrews
down with cargo of corn. Thick weather
is reported the cause of the collision.
General Anger, commanding the Depart
ment of the South, has been ordered to es-
tablish his headquarters, with personal
and general staff, at Newport Barracks, KY.
The Treasurer of Stark County, Ohio, has
absconded, taking with him, it is thought,
over $4,000 from the public treasury. A
reward of $1,000 was offered for his appre-
hension.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
The Investigation.

Mrs. jerks was called before the Com
mittee on June %. She was on the stand
for four or five hours, first under fire from
Butler, and afterward from Mcmahon. She
was quick, sharp, self-possessed, and quite
a match in repartee for either of the gentle.
men who questioned her. She swore that
she dictated the SO called Sherman letter,
and gave it to Weber. She never knew
what became of it. Secretary Sherman had
nothing whatever to do with it,
and knew nothing of its existence. She
said that while Anderson was the sublimest
villain that ever stood on earth, still, she
really thought he was honest in thinking
the SO called Sherman letter genuine.
Her story ofLAe produetion of the
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
The west.

A Silver City dispatch says: The advance
troops of General Howard attacked the
hostiles on Sunday, forty-fve miles from
Harvey. Bernard bore the brunt of the
engagement. The battle took place at Curry
Creek. Howard has sent all the troops
possible to the front. Colonel Robbins and
two soldiers were killed. Couriers rode two
hundred miles to furnish Howard news of
the battle, and asking for achievements.
Major Egbert, at Camp Lyons, has been mott
fed to protect the Winnemucca roads and
give battle to the hosti!es fleeing in the
direction of 0wyhee. The probabilities are
that the hostiles have met with a severe
repulse.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

HONOR 70 AMERICAN MANUFAc-
TURERs. His Majesty Oscar II, King of
Norway and Sweden, has sent to the
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. the Grand
Swedish Gold Medal in recognition of
the superiority of their cabinet organs.
The medal is surmounted byacrown and
bears on n side the inscription "Lit-
teris ct Artibus," and Oh the other around
the bust of the king, Oscar II, Svec.
Norv. Goth. Wand Rex" This honor
will be the more valued by the Company
from the fact that his Majesty Oscar II
is known to be a musical connoisseur Of
highest attachments.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

To make an Indian pudding: One
quart sweet skinned milk; let it come
to a boil, then stir in n cup Indian
meal and one handful of -four; pour it
into a baking-pan and add two-thirds of
a cup of molasses, t~easpoonful of salt
and one cup of cold milk. Bake four
hours. Slice in two or three apples if
convenient to dosO.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
NEWS sUMMARY.
washington.


Alex. Hunter, of Virginia, known during
the war as The Dare Devil of the Army
of Virginia" is out in a card substantiating
his romantic sketch, entitled, "The Last
Days of John Wilkes Booth" which related
to the alleged rivalry between Booth and
Robert Lincoln, on account of Miss Bessie
Hale, ETC., and which has been criticised
by various newspapers. He says he told
the tale in his own language, simply as it
was told tc him by one of his lady acquaint-
ances, whom he chooses to speak of as Mrs.
Temple. This Mrs. Temple, says Hunter,
was during the war a trusted and dear
friend of Mr.. Lincoln and Governor Morton.
She was for years afterward one of the most
brilliant society leaders in Washington,
and her lame is as well known in the
National Capitol as the wife of the Presi-
dent herself
The Departments of the South and Gulf
are consolidated under the name of the
Department of the South, Brigadier General
c. c. Augur commanding, taking effect the
first of July.
Inquiries continue to be made of the
President, from persons occupying Federal
Offices in different parts of the country, as
to whether the Presidents Civil Service
Order remains in force, or whether it has
been modified. 1t can be stated on authority
that the order will be enforced. This order
prohibits persons holding Federal positions
from taking part in canvasses, primary
meetings, or conventions, while they will
be permitted to support any candidate they
choose, and assist in any way that will not
interfere with the proper discharge of their
Official duties. Voluntary contributions to
campaign funds are not considered by the
President to be in violation of this order.
Glover's committee has spent about three
months in investigating charges against the
Second Auditors office. The man making
the charges was allowed to be present with
a lawyer to conduct the prosecution and
examine witnesses. Forney, of Alabama,
wal the Democratic chairman of the sub
committee having the matter in charge, and
White, Republican, Of Indiana, was the
other member. The committee passed a
resolution that the charges against E. B.
French, Second Auditor of the Treasury
were not sustained.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

WnHoFT's Tonic is not a panacea-ii
not a cure for everything, butts atkolicor
for malarious diseases, and day by day adds
fresh laurels to its crown Of glorious sue
cess. Engorged Liyers and Spleens, along
the shady banks of our lakes and rivers, are
restored to their healthy and normal secre
tions. Health and yigor follow its use, ani
kept and taken. Don't fail to try it
WHEELoCK, FINLAY, & Co Proprietors
New Orleans. For SALE BY ALL DRUGGIsTs
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
THE SCIENCE OF LIFE

published. 1t Is q standard medical work, the beat In
the English Languages written by . physicis1 q graf
medal by the National Medical Association. It COM
tains beautiful and very expensive stesl Plate eIerey-
ings. Three hundred pages, more than fity valuable
result Of many years Of extensive and successfulpr1c-
mail. The London Laspet says: person should be
without this valuable book. The author Y 4 noble
benefActor.n An Illustrated sample sent to all on re-
ceipt Of 0cents for postage. Ad'sDR VII PARKER.
No. Bulfnch-st., Boston. The author may be con-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

HANDY TO HAVE IN THE HoUsE.-There
is nothing like GRAcE's sALyE for the inn
mediate relief and speedy cure of Burns,
Scalds, Flesh Wounds, Cuts; Felons, Salt
Rheun, Ulcers, Erysipelas, old Sores, etc.
% cents a box. Sold by druggists generally.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

MAKING lace is becoming a fashion
able amusement among the ladies. O,
for the dollars Of our dads to hire some
body to patch up the well worn panta
looms!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

LIFE is full of disappointments. We re-
Gently offered to cure q bad case of Rheu-
matism for a years subscription in advance,
but just as we were on the pointo of lifting
the shekels, asympathizing friend suggested
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, and the money
and the patient Observation-Disclosures.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
Perfection in Cooke,y

Perfection In
The nearest approach to perfection in ar
ticles designed for kitchen use is that of
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. With very little
experience the housewife or cook is always
sure of delicious biscuits, rolls, bread, cake,
etc, every time.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

SrANLEY's expedition across Equa-
torial Africa occupied 999 days. He
started with 1856 men, of whom 40 per
ished.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

BURNETT's COCAINE is the best and
cheapest Hair Dressing in the world. II
kills dandruff, allays Irritation, and pro-
notes a vigorous growth of the Hair.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

Parsons Purgatire Pills make q new rich
blood, and will completely change the
blood in the entire system in three months.
Any person who will take one pill a light
from one to twelve weeks may be restored
to sound health, if such a thing is possible.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

A MAN behind the age should be fed
on catchup.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

For upwards of thirty years Mrs. WM
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has been usedfol
children with never-failing success. It cor,
reefs acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrhea, whether arising from teethinl
or other causes. An old and well-trieo
remedy. 25 cts. a bottle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

THE CHEAPEST AND BEST ADvBRTIsrNe
to reach readers outside Of the large cities
Over n THOUSAND newspapers, divided
into six different lists. Advertisements re-
ceived for one or more lists. For catalogues
containing names of papers, and other in.
BEALS& FOSTER, No. 10 Spruce Street
New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04

The Greatest Discovery OF the Age is Dr.,
Tobias celebrated Venetian Linimenti 80 years be.
fore the public, and warranted to cure Diarrhea,
Dysentery, Collie, and Spasms, taken internally; and
Group, Chronic Rheumatism. Sore Threats, Cuts,
Bruises, Old Sores, and Pains in the Limbs, Back,
and Chest, externally. 1t has never failed, No family
will ever be without it after once giving IL o fair trial
Price, 40 cents. DR. TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE
IMMINENT, in Pint Bottles. at One Dollar, il war.
ranted superior to any other, or NO PAY, for the
cure. of Collie. Cuts. Bruises, Old Sores, etc. Sold BY
all Druggists. Depot-lo Park Place. New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
Bryant,s Index Exuurratoriu

Here is the list Of words the use of
which Mi. Bryant prohibited to the
writer's on the New York Evening Post:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-07-04
PRIVATE BILLS.

An act for the relief of Dudley A. Fish, of
Bucyrus, Ohio. Approved May %, 1873.
An act granting a pension to Daniel w.
Martin, a private in Company A, Fifty
second Ohio Volunteers. Approved June
Is, 1878.
An act granting a pension to James Shields.
Approved June IS, 1878.
An act granting a pension to Levi j. Friel,
late private of Company K, seveuth-seventh
Ohio Volunteers. Approved June 19, 1878,
VETO LIS
An act to authorize the coiusge of the
standard silver dollar and to restore its legal
tender character. Returned with objections
February %. 1878. This is the Silver Bill,
The entry on the record at the White House
bears across the lines the word "Veto,h
heavily uuderfcored and written in red ink.
An act to authorize a special term of the
Circuit Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi, to he held al
Scranton, in Jackson County. Returned
with objections March 6, 1878.