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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
AND ORGAN TRADE.
twenty-five years in this
Business Gives Great
Facilities for 2urchaS-
chasing and Secur-
ing Choice SeIec-
ticnS OF erStYu-
rnonTS- =
mentS

In our first experience. as Financial Manager of
the Mt. Carroll Seminary. IL d~evolved upon I S TO
purchase Pianss for use of the School. in which
transaction we became coguizant of The swinile.
eve cannot cali ii by a miider nap-e), practiced
upon the pnb,ic in the sale Of instruuIeitts. We al
once resolved TO correct the wrong. 50 far as IN
our power, aud nj tue saiue time subserve our
own interest ia encouraging tie study Of music.
BY making 1t comparatively easy for our pupils
and patrons to secare Instruments. To this end,
we offered to furnish Pianos, etc., TO onr music
pupils at COST" 10 US Thus began a trs'ie that
has become so extensive az TO embrace all classes
as our customers. extending rs IL does. from New
Hampshire to California and even to Japan.
With the unlOnnt of sales made, our facilities
have Increased till we command any make In tht
country, and the very lowest Trade prices. We do
not now sell nj 'cosi,' but we sell at wholesale,
prices to any and all persons eyer IN any way con
nected with tile school, and This gives great lar
gains to purchasers, leaving q re sonable margin
Of PROFITS TO US. To those newer patrons of this in
~stitutiOn, we can give discounts from manufac-
turers' lists of so to so per cent. Instruments are
nil sent directly from the mandatory, hence
customers can be supplied with equal facility,
East, West, North or South. Warrantees of five
| years given on every instrument.
For price lists and full particulars, address,
FINANCIAL MANAGER
MT. CARROLL SEMINARY,
CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
June D. 1878.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

Ola location is an important consider
alton in the choice of a school to pat
ronize. The Mt. Carroll Seminary is
justly celebrated for the uniform good
health of its inmates. Severe illness is
very rare-almost unknown. In a pc
riod of over twenty-five years, only
two students have died here, and these
deaths were at IN interval of twenty
years, and both from chronic diseases,
for which they were under treatment
before entering the school. A skillful
physician resides in the Seminary and
gives prompt attention to any little all
J ments, free of charge. ~[sepl9-lm
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
What the General Said

Ano,ed General being asked by some of his
friends how he liked Texas, replied: "IfI was OBJ
liged to choose between He'll and Texas, 1 would
choose the former The above say ing Is verified
every day by parties moving from the North,
East and South, and as they cannot decide exact
ly as to the existence OF the former, they certainly
avoid Texas, and like senaible, industrious people
seek a productive country, such as Missouri, Kan
sas, Colorado, Nebraska and the Far West. Read
er, are yon contemplating a trip to such a country
on business or pleasure? II so, select the line
having the least change of cars and best accom-
modatlons. The Old Reliable Hannibal & st. JOS
eph R, r, It G Pioneer line west of the Mississippi
River) offers you through Day Coaches and Pull
man Palace Sleeping Cars from Chicago. Ill, To-
ledo. Ohio, aud Indianapolis, Indiana, to the Mis-
souri, River without change. Tourist and land
seekers round trip Excursion tickets on sale by
this popular route at all Eastern Ticket Ofices.
For maps, timetable and description Of country
and route, or any other information about the
J.. A. S. REED, GenT T nv. Ag't.
80 Clark ST., Chica 90, Ills,
]. W. PICKLE, Eastern Agent,
$50. II Maiden Lane, Albany, n, y.
{. w. BOARDMAN, Trav. Ag't.,
50 Decatur, Ills, or
Hannibal, Mo.
july4 1878
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
THE
MUSICAL
NSERV RY
MT. Carroll Seminary


Affords peculiar advantages to students wishing
to acquire a thorough Musical education, eithe
as an accomplishment or for teaching.
In all pertaining to an education the best is al
ways the cheapest. be IL whatever cost necessary
Here the best Of teachers are employed, and til,
best methods Of instruction as pursued in the bes
institutions in Europe, and lately introduced witt
the highest success in this country.
The Course is FULL. Complete and Thorough
as that of Eastern COnscrvatorles and can be az
forded at much less cost than by those located II
large cities.
Five to seven TEACHERS of MUSIC employed
Over thirty ninsical IL. sfrumenss in use. DIPLO-
Mas conferred on students rnippleiing tae musi-
cal course satisfactorily. MEDIA Is awarded Il
those who. IN addition 10 the above. attain soms
distinguishing excellence in execa ion, either Il
vocal or instrumental, music. Suecial advantag-
es in instructien<and pecuniarily) given tho :
preparing to teach, or for public singers On
Young ladies have M need to 70 to Bo<3Hi OF
New York tor a musical education when II can be
had at so much less cost near r home.
The s6th year opens Sept l2th, 1873. Prices re-
duced to suit the lines; are now rs low as II Il
possible to furnish first class accommodate ons
See advertisement OF the Mt. Carroll Seminary IL
another column. For further particulars, adj
dress,
PRINCIPAL MUSIcAL CONSERVATORY.
augI, 1871 M. CARROT. Ill
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
First National Bank
OF EATON.
Cash
Bank of Discount & Deposit.

HAVING removed to and occupied
IL our old room in the Odd Fellows
Building, which has been greatly en-
larged and horoughlyrefurnished with
a view to accommodating u business
wants more thoroughly. We do
Il General Banking Business,
in all its various forms: Receive Depos-
its for either LONG or SHORT time, and
allow INTEREST ON TINE Deposits as
per special agreementwit parties max
ng the same.
w M. Cashier.
C. F. BROOKE, President.
June IL, 1S74-tf
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70 the Public.
POST OFFICE.

POST OFFICE,
EATON, o.: Oct. Z, 1875
Mr.. EDIToR-For the benefit of the
business public, permit me through
the columns of the EATON DEMOCRAT
to say that the Post Office at New
Hope Station is now discontinued,
under an order of the Postmaster
General, forwarded from this office
to-day to the Postmaster at Upshur,
Preble county, Ohio, who is now
charged with the execution of said
order. All mail matter heretofore
Intended for the Office at New Hope
Station should be addressed to Up
shur, Preble county, Ohio.
BENZ. NEAL, P. III.
Flannels 1870. and up, at the Mann
moth.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

II you want to save money buy your
fannels, muslins, cassimercs, gloves,
hose, or anything in their line, at Gold
mans Mammoth Cheap Store. It's the
only store in this part of the country
that stands squarely to the low prof;
cash system.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
ROBT MILLER,
Treasurer Fever Relief Fund.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
No. 267 MAIN STREET,

HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
No. 267 MAIN STREET,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 2, 1884,
To CITIZENS, EATON, Ono:
DEAR Strive return you our heart.
felt thanks for your sympathy in this
our hour of affection, and pray that
God may bless you for il. We enclose
herewith receipt for your donation.
$3.50, received through Rob't Miller,
Treasurer, which is hereby acknowl-
edged.
Very gratefully yours,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

- Mr.. EpIroR-Plea<e publish the EN-.
closed letter from Howard Association,
Memphis, Tenn. The said sum OF
$157.65, with 70 cents paid for collec
ton books, makes $15S.40, whole
mount received by me from Execu-
tive Committee.
R0R"T MILL ER
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
Shawls at the Mammoth.

WANTEHl-.To trade. Singer Sew
ing Machines for a good horse.
w. G. BANFILL, Agent,
wo-doors south of city Hall, Eaton, o.
Horse blankets 99c. at the Mammoth
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
Notice.

CTIIIISUS INVIiCSs
Charles Hossfeld, plt'f., against John
Dempsey, def't. Before A. E. Hub
bard, Justice of the Peace, of Wash
ington township, Preble Co., o.
SAID defendant is hereby notified
that on the 21st day of September, 1878,
an order of attachment for the sum of
Twenty-Five Dollars and Twenty Cents,
with interest from June Sth, 1877, Cd
$500 thereof, was issued by the above
named Justice against his gocds, in the
above entitled action, and that said
case will be heard on the 21st day of
October, 1878, at 3 o'clock p. m.
CHARLES HOSSFELD.
sen26-3w
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
MARRIAGES.

the
1st inst, at the Presbyterian par
sonage, by Rev. A. j. Reynolds,
Mr.. David I'll. Ormsby and Miss
Mary S. Niswandcr.
BOON-TRACY-On the I'd inst,
at the residence of Samuel Kirk
patrick, by +. L. Rake, J. P, Mr..
Joseph Boon and Miss Lydia A.
Tracy, all of Preble Co., o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

MONEY LOANED on mortgage securi-
ties at s per cent. interest.
&. First mortgages bought and sold.
Interest paid for money, and approx
ed security given.
Real Estate of all kinds for sale.
La. JNo. 2. P. PECK,
Dealer in Mortgage Notes and Real Es-
tate, Hamilton, o.. [augl-3m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
NOTICE.

DAVID CLARK, whose residence
l. is unknown, you are hereby noti-
fed that on Sept. 9th, 1873, Jane Clark
filed her petition in the Court of Com
montPleas, of Preble county, Ohio,
against him, charging him with gross
nege ct Of duty and wflful absence for
more than 8 years, and asking that she
may be divorced from him, and for the
custody of children. Said petition will
stand for hearing at the next term Of
said Court.
CAMPBELL C GILMORE,
Att'ys for pl'tff.
aor1l Rrv
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
Eaton. O.. Oct. 7th. 49,

Just opened a fine lot Of jeans, at the
Mammoth.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

Blankets at the Mammoth Cheap
Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

% ps. black cashneres just received
at the Mammoth.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

OFFICE-Corner of Barron and SOM
ers Sts., opposite Post Office, Eaton, 0.
| Calls in town and country promptly
! attended to. faug29-3m%
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

1000 pair kid gloves 25c. per pair,
soiled, at the Mammoth.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

Headquarters for black alpacas-
Mammoth Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
Goldfish Pearl Buttons

with or without shades.)
Large assortment of Infant Hand
some Robes, Zephyr Knit, Caps, Sacks
and Under Shirts. Fine selection of
Plated Jewelries, Eardrops, &c.
rB Ladies' should remember L am
headquarters for Millinery and
Fancy Goods. 1 keep mary
Goods that cannot be found elsewhere.
Also, a large stock of new Queens
ware and Glassware.
1 do all kinds of fancy work on the
shortest notice and at reasonable prices.
MARY A. LANDER,
No. 1875 Commercial Block,
Eaton, Sept. ID, 1877.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

STATE OF ONO, COUNTY OF PREBLE, IS:
I. VIM. NJ. Brooke, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best OF NV know ledge and belief.
WIN. M. BROOKE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of Oct, 1878.
$3.50 w. A. NEAL, Notary Public,
Preble Co., o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

Fall and winter stock just received at
the Mammoth.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10

Good muslin, yard wide, 6Ic., at the
Mammoth.
Read advertisement Of Mammoth
Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-10-10
Tho Haalthfnlness

Flannels 1870. and up, at the Mann
-.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1878-09-06
A Leap: Of One Hundred and Ten Feet.

The Philadelphia Bulletin of Monday
saws: A number Of young men were BATH
ino in the Delaware at the old Navy faro
wharf, last evening, and amusing themselves
and quite gathering of spectators on the
wharf by performing different feats Dy
jumping from certain distances from tne
bio shears located upon the wharf. FL
nally a young fellow stepped forward ana
exclaimed Well boys, I'll show you
something worth seeing" He then began
to climb up to the top, and then it became
evident that he intended to leap into the
river. The spectators became horr'fied.
The distance to the waters edge is ITO feet
Such leap seemed to imply instant death.
A man was killed in New York recently BY
iu,p ping half that distance. Some OF the
snectators called to the young man to come
down. He refused, and suddenly made q
| leap out into the river. He went down
feet foremost and came to the surface ai-
| most Immediately. He spurted some wa
! Ter ont of his mouth, smiled at those on
the wharf who expected that he had teen
killed. and struck out lively for the shore
| He complained of feeling little exhausted
and was given some whiskey, which revived
i him. Subsequently he was examined, ant
was found to be bruised oyer the entir'
body and legs, but his injuries are not Sc
rions. He offered to repeat the jump for
certain consideration, but nobody scenes
willing to 90 through the scene again. In
young man who performed this dangerou
and foolharsiy feat 10 named Tisnothy Boyle
. He il about 23 years OF age, and resides !
the southern section of this city. g
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Moves the Founder Of the Oneida Community.

The Oneida Community exemplities
perfect system. The science OF order
enters into whatever is undertaken. The
GO departments oyer which the Community
mas control are managed by 60 members,
who work with the regularity and precision
ofclocks. John Humphrey Noyes inaugu-
rated that system and controls it, without
appearing to have the slightest interest in
il. He is cautious, clear headed man.
Years ago, when he was in his youth--he is
now 67-he had wonderful stentorial pow
ar. but his throat became affected, and he
has not spoken above whisper for So
wears. His mind, however, is as keen as
ever. When he walks among his people
for effect-under inspiration-he is like
king, tall and stately. AT other times ne
is like grandfather, bent and benignant,
His forehead is high and his lower jaw
square. It retreats or protrudes as ne smiles
mr. frovns. He has blue eyes which snal
| With fire or beam with kindness as the
humor takes him His venerable face i
covered with frewsy, white oeard
Sometimes the hair stands on end some
times it is down. President Hayes is hi
cousin and the wife Of the editor OF TN
| Atlantic Monthly is lis niece.-NeD for'
| WorLd
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member at the same time that, with eman-
cipated Ireland and enslaved England, on
the one hand triumphant nation, on the
other groauing people, and notwithstand-
ing the noble lord, Secure on the pedestal
of power, may WELD in one hand the keys
of st. Peter, and - Here the honorable
member was interrupted with such loud
and incessant bursts of laughter that it was
impossible to know whether be really
closed his sentence or not. The honorable
member concluded in these words: j Now,
Mr.. Speaker, we see the philosophical pref
udices of man. Laughter and cheers, ]
respect cheers, even when they come from
the lips Of political opponents. (Renewed
laughter.l I think, sir-l Here, here,
and repeated cries of question, question: ]
am not at all surprised, sir, at the recep-
ton which / have received. [Continued
laughter.l I have begun several times
many Observation-Disclosures have snc-
nnndnd at last Fresh cries of Question Il
Ay, sir. and though l sit down now, the
time seiu come ,o1en you wiU hear me.
The honorable member delivered the last
sentence in a very loud tone, and resumed
his seat amidst cheers from the opposition,
and much laughter from the ministerial
benches. ..
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P 0 E T r z i.
THE SILENT MELODY.

' Bring me my broken harp" he said;
1--WE both are wrecks-but as ye will
Though all the ringing !oues have fed.
Their echoes liDger round it still;
1t has some golden strings, know,
But that was long-how long !-ago.
81 cannot see its tarnahed god
cannot hear its vanished tone,
Scarce can my trembling fingers hold
The pillared frame so long their own;
We both are wrecks while ago
II had some silver strings, know.
" But on them Time too long has played
The solemn strain that knows no change,
And where of old my fingers strayed
The chords they nnd are new and strange
Yes iron strings-I know-I know
We both are wrecks of long ago.
I'VE both are wrecks-a shattered pair
Strange to ourselves in Times disguise -
What say We to the lovesick air
That brought the tears from Marian'a aysAs
Ay!--trust me-under breasts of snow
Hearts could be melted long ago!
"or will ye hear the storm-song's crash
That from his dreams the soldier woke
And bade him face the lightning Hash
Wnen 0aLLle 8 ClOuu III LuuuueE pioA
Wrecks-nought but wrecks! 1.-THE time was when
We two were worth a thousand men!"
And so the broken harp they bring
With pitying smiles that none could blame;
Alas there's not single string
OF all that filled the tarnished frame!
But see! like children overjoyed,
His fingers rambling through the void!
"I clasp thee! Ay-mine ancient lyre---
Nay, guide my wandering fingers --Therel
They love to daily with the wire
As Isaac played with Esau's hair
Hush! ye shall hear the famous tame
That Marian called The Breath of June!"
And so thev eoftiy gather round
Rapt in his tuneful trance he seems;
His fingers move; but not L soundl
A silence like the song of dreams ---
"There! We have heard the air" he cries,
THAT brought the tears from Marian's eyes J."
Ah, smile not at his fond coLceif.
Nor deem his fancy wrought in vain;
To him the unreal sounds are sweet
No discord mars the silent strain
Scored on lfe's latest starlit page
The voicclcss melody of age.
Sweet are the lips of all that sing,
When Natures music breathes unsought,
But never yet could voice or string
SO truly shane our tendereRt thought
AS when by life's decaying fire
Our fingers s0eep the stringless Tyre!
Oliver Wendell Holmes, in Atlantic Monthly
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1878-09-06
A Fierce Duel.

Two colored men recently appealed 20
!" the gentlemen's code 7" after quarrel IN
a livery stable at Monticello, Mo. In afew
minutes all the prelimlnaries were arranged
for death struggle IN grove near Dy.
One of the principals was cool and deter
mined, but the other was nervous ana e1-
cited. The principals were posted, the
seconds and surgeons assumed their re-
spec,iye stations, and the rifles loaded with
blank cartridges were placed in the hands
of the belligerents. When the timid mans
ewes rested upon the glittering barrel OF hia
gun he exclaimed
"Look here, gemmen. dis ere guns too
bright for me p
He then attempted to leave the field, ou'
was brought back and informed that unless
he "stood up like man. his SECOND
would shoot him down, whereupon n
| dropped his gun, seized that ally aronn'
the waist, and held him between him
| self and his antagonist. The barricade va
speedily removed, when the Negro fed froE
/ the Geld like race horse, and thus prs
| vented :. murder most foul
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A Graphic California Death Sentence.

In the District Court at San Buenaven-
tura, F. A. Sprague was called up for SEN
tence. After the court had oVerruled
motion for new trial, Judge Fawcett said,
after directing the prisoner to stand mp:
"F. A. Sprague, You have been convict
ed of the highest crime known to- the law.
You we're skillfully defended at the trial.
Every device was exhausted to save you,
but a jury of your fellow-ci citizens has pro-
nounced you guilty of the great crimes with
which you are charged. In the dead hours
of night you, the leader of band of
masked assassins, applied the torch to the
premises of your victim, and as he rushed,
startled and half-naked, into the light Of
the flames, you closed up on him and shot
him near to death. He attem pied fight;
you pursued; he fell before you with a
pleading voice that should have wrung pity
from heart of iron, but you remorselessly
riddled him with bullets as you would q
carcass of dog. There is no language
strong enough to depict the atrocity Of such
deed. Your guilt is as clear as evidence
can make it. You probably thought you
would be upheld by the community in
which you lived. Thank God, you were
mistaken. There are but few monsters to
applaud your act. The result of your trial
proves that we are yet governed by law
that we are community of enlightened
human beings, and not a society of sava-
ges. The law has seized you, and the
voices of twelve good men held you in its
inexorable grasp to pay the dreadful penal
ty of your crime. Let your fate be warn
ing that justice is sure to follow crime, some
times travelling slowly with leaden heel, but
striking with an iron hand win not af-
feet for you sympathy do not feel.
There is no point in your case for sympathy
to grasp at SO far as You are cnnnA----'.'
deeply feel for your faithful wife and chill
dren. They are the ones who need ana oe'
serve pity and the sympathy Of kind hearts
Il only remains to formally conclude this
pa; nful duty. The judgment of the court
is that on Friday, the 9th day of Septenl'
ber next, between the hours Of 10 a. m. and
p. M, you are to be hanged by the neck
until you are dead, and may God Almighty
have mercy upon your soul.''
sprague presented a stolid indifference
and perfect calmness while sentence wa'
being pronounced. His wife and daughter
were present, and were calm and unmoVed
s. r. Post.
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aohp,ng French Ladies.

Strategy is a thing to be admired when ~
is employed for the circumveDtaon OIL
ropues. While the French were in Mexico
stage-robberies on the Monterey road be-
came very frequent. The French comman-
der resolved to put a stop to them; and this
is how he did it. He dressed up half
dozen Zoua yes in ladies' attire, and sent
them on in the next stage, their faces hlo-
den by wells, their carbines hidden by theif
petticoats. The stage was stopped the
ladies, without waiting to be invited, lefs
the vehicle and fell into line with the rest
of the passengers. Suddenly series OF re-
rt,uusys 1ay xlCssu !, ISrs 0asUrSSssS S-s'''P
reared. For long while afterwafd IL was
only requisite to display shawl and eon-
net conspicuously to secure ifee p''ssas0
for stage on that route. e.-Cha"'oer : '0"r:- ::