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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23
Turkeys Dry Rot.

In his book Valentine Baker writes:
A most intelligent Turkish officer, hold
ing high official position, accounted
to me for the evil as follows: In Tur-
key there exists no aristocracy, properly
SO called, which may show an example
of honor and honesty to those immedi-
ately below them. For this, to con-
siderable extent, the social system is to be
blamed. But we must seek farther than
this want of an aristocracy among the
better classes for that general system of
corruption which is the bane of official
life and of all prosperity. This kills
the patriotic feeling which alone can
sustain the existence of a nation in
times of trial, and utterly debases the
whole fabric of social organization. For
the origin of the evil we must look to
the constant system Of change in Off
cial positions which seems to have be-
come almost inherent in Turkish gov
ernment, and to the system of protec-
ton which will so constantly raise peo-
pie of low and often menial positions to
the highest offices of the state. The
result is that men who have no fortunes
of their own, and whose tenure of Office
is likely to be limited, seek to make
the most of their opportunities by rapid
and wholesale robbery. From this
springs system of bribery, extortion
and general corruption. Every man is
trying to iostle his neighbor out of some
post, in order that he may secure it,
either for himself or for friend who
may be useful The state is bad
paymaster, yet rapid fortunes must be
made. This once accomplished, and
the power to bribe being available, the
official may rest pretty well assured
that, even if reverses come upon him,
he will not be long left out in the cold.
The result is intense jealousy, distrust
and intrigue. No one unacquainted
with Turkish life can believe the extent
to which this jealousy is prevalent. nor
how the desire to oust some civil rival
from his position seems to be the all
absorbing idea of nine out of every ten
Turkish officials. The canker extends
to the army, more especially to the
higher ranks, and it is to this that we
must trace the conduct of Suleiman in
the late campaign, as well as most oi
tho disasters that have befallen the
Turkish arms in previous ones.'
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23
Too Polite for BOarders.

A correspondent of the Washington
Capital, in writing of the early days of
Narragansett, when there was but one
hotel and one clearinghouse, the lat
ter always filed with "pretentious peo-
pie from Philadelphia" says Gen.
Schenck was stopping there, and one
morning he encountered two ladies in
the water and courteously offered his
services to bathe them. After the bath
he escorted his two damsels to their
bathing houses, where he was met by a
laughing friend who told him that every
body had been enjoying good joke at
his expense.
"How so?" asked Schenck.
"Why, you have been bathing two OF
the servant-girls."
"Well," responded Mr.. Schenck
@that explains it. I thought they were
too polite for boarders."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23

A COPPER belt some two miles long
and from 200 to 400 feet wide has been
discovered about the middle of the
southern part of Maine, directly on the
coast. Some twenty miles to the north
ward of this copper belt, silver has been
found in flakes, masses and filaments.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23
KEEP A LARGE STOCK OF


-. ;. commerciaI Block, Eaton, Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23

A SAILOR put saddle on hind part
before. A bystander showed him his
error. The sailor exclaimed, "How do
you know which way / am going to
rider"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23

Business cards Of Eve lines or less. 50 per aunnm
Local notice, 10 cents per line each insertion.
Simple ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of marriages and deaths.
free. Any additions to obituary notices win be
charged Eve cents per line.
Fayors must be handel in a. early as Tuesday
morning to insure fnsstion the same week.
=oileifad-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-10-23

80 stamped upon his memory as the
scene of deserved punishment and an
ignurniniuus defeat.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
THE MAINE MISERY.
Intensely Exciting Indignation
Meeting at Augusta.
Speeches by Blaine and the Counted.
out Candidates.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star
AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. 20.-The Blaine in
dignation meeting came off last night at
Granite Hall. Ex-Governor COnnor pre-
sided, and infiammatory speeches we're
made BY Senator Blaine, President of the
present Senate, Haynes. Representative
Weeks and many others.
The tone Of all the speeches was to in
f1uence the public mind into revolution.
Mr.. Blaine, in the course of his remarks,
said THE Fnsionists say. Think of Louisi-
ana;' suppose Louisiana had the same out
rage committed upon her three years ago?
Who is there here can say the
Republicans of Maine had anything
10 do with that outrage,
and by what sort of vicarious sacrifice are
the Republicans of Maine to be cheated
out of fair election because two thousand
miles away Democratic administration
was cheated out of their eyes2 There was
not fraud in Louisiana"
Mr.. Blaine then explained the Louisiana
affair at some length and continued: "But
what had that to do with this question,
with the Governor and the Council delib-
erately cheating the people of Maine out of
their rights? On what kind of merits can
it be justified except on the merits
OF man who is justified in
stepping into your house and robbing you
because an acquaintance of yours robbed a
friend of mine years ago in louisiana
Howard Owens, post.office official.
spoke very strongly, denouncng the cleo
ton of the Governor and Council, and
pledged himself to do anything to keep the
conspirators out of the State House.
President Haynes. of the Senate, referred
contemptnously to Gov. Garcelon.
Representative Weeks said: 1--WE will
not appeal to the ballot-b,x, but take our
seats in January despite interference.
A counted out Senator said 300 OF his
townsmen would support him in taking
his seat.
Resolutions were passed denounoing the
action of the Governor and Council, and
asking those who had received certificates
not to take their seats. Indignation meet
ings, of which thisis the preliminary, will be
held in different towns in the State,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
GEORGES GIBBET.
1t viii be Ready For Occupation
80 Nav 2Sth.
Price, the Murderer, Sentenced 10 be
Hanged.

George Price, colored, who was convicted last
Wednesday Of the muroer Of Willie Black, at the
tobacco factory Of the latter on Front street, last
summer was brought into Court this morning and
sentenced to be hanged on the 2Sth day of next
May. So
The Courtroom was so thronged that ingress
and egress were impossible.
Mr.. w. L. Granger submitted his motion for q
new trial.
Judge Longworth said he wished he could con-
scien1ously do so, as the responsibility of SEN
fencing man for such a crime was
very great, and he could never forgive himself it,
through any error of his, an innocent man should
suffer- The Court could not see that there was any
error. He then asked the pr soner if he had any.
thing to say before sentence was passed
The prisoner said: mo sir, have nothing to
say; Know 1t is q mistake that l started from
home TO do anything against Mr.. Black. had no
intention to hurt him. The testimony given
against me was all new to me-"
The Court replied: 1.-The sentence Is that You be
remanded to the custody of the Sheriff, by him
conducted to the Jail, and there confined until
Friday, the 28th day of May, A. d. 1880 on which
day, between 10 o'clock a. M and II O'Clock noon,
you bec0nducted by the sheriff into the yard of
sand jail and there hung by the neck until you
are dead, and may God have mercy Oh your
SOUL" -
The prisoner received The sentence as man
who was prepared for the worst, showing no signs
OF emotion or fear, and was led out of the Court
room by the Deputy Sheriff, followed by large
part OF the crowd to the door of the Jail where
he was placed In his cell. ,.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
BEWARE THE PASS.
British Troops Running the
Gauntlet.
Two Days Conflict in an Afghan
Defile.

National Associated Press to the Star.
CALCUTTA, Dec. 20.-Intelligence from khyber
Pass via Peshawur states that Col. Norman's de-
tachment, consisting of about five hundred men
with two field pieces, wh h left Jellalabad to CO.
operate with Gen. Roberts at Cabul, has advanced
as far as Pezcran without encountering serious
opposition.
On reaching Kotal on the 18th, large force Of
Afghans who covered the hills On each side of the
Pass, opened fierce fire, to which the British
column replied as well as it could, considering
the disadvantage Of It's position. This running
fight continued through nearly the whole OF
Thursday, and only ended with the approach Of
darkness. Yesterday the engagement was re-
sumed, and the Afghans again assumed the Of
fensve.
The battle is reported to have been very sharp
one, and the Afghans are said to have disputed
the passage of the troops with persistent determ-
ination VIII ch must have resulted in losses to the
British Of which no official report has yet been re-
cevcd detachment is being sent out to recon-
noitre Saroli
The villagers. who were friendly, protected the
Cabul mail, but showed the troops no further
cOuntenance.
A accommodating party out on tour OF inspec-
ton of the Pavchana Defle was fired upon by a
small band OF Hill men. who retreated before O
charge of the British, who burnt the villages in
the neighbOrhOod and made safe return tn
CAMP
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
THE BEER BREWERS
Strike All Along the Line
To-day.
Fully Three Hundred Men Par
ticipate.

Cincinnati, Dec, 20.
The brewery wOrkmen met at Turner
Hall last night. about three hundred being
present The meeting was strictly pri-
vale one, reporters being requested to
retire, as they desired no publicity. 1t was
resolved to appoint joint committee of
three from among the workmen of each
brewery, to present to the owners of the
brewery the demands Of the Union, which
are as follows: $50 per month for each man
in the mash house; $65 per month for each
man in the malt house; $65 per month for
each NAH in the cellar; $65 per month for
each man in the pitching rom. II e first
class men are to be paid rates above tllis.
In accordance with this acton, demands
were made of the proprietors Of Jackson
Brewery this morning, and the terms not
being acceded to, all the men, about 80 in
number struck at once. r-.a,
A similar result followed at other places
and at noon the employees Of four or five
brewerjes are out on the strike.
The Committees of the Journey men in
angurated procession this morning and
visited all the breweries.
At the Gambrinus Stock Company, on
Sycamore street, the men went to the man.
ager, who said that he cJuld not give the
advance. They had to 60 to the Board Of
Directors. The men then laid down their
work.
At Schmidt Brothers on McMicken ave-
nue., the men struck at noon.
Forty men working for Christ Moerlein,
the Elm-street Brewer, asked Mr.. Moerlen
whether he would give them raise in their
salary, and he replied peremptorly that he
would not. He was paving his cellar hands
500 per month. The men then struck, and
about twenty laborers wele picked up from
the street and engaged as soon as they re-
ported to t e foreman. Mr.. Moerlein also
telegraphed East for from 100 to 200 men.
AT Weber's brewery about three hun.
dred strikers entered the pitch yard to-
day, and tried to force the hands to quit
working Fifty men did 80, and their
places are being rapidly filed.
There is no strike at Sohn's brewery on
McMicken avenue, although tine strikers
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

L. F. Wehrmann, after an active bust
ness life OF over thirty years, during which
time he has built up one Of the most sue
cessful furniture trades in the city, has re-
tired from business, and is spending the
winter in Florida. His son. VIM. F.
Wehrmann, succeeds him in the business,
which will be continued at the old loca-
ton, II and 10 West Fifth street, under
the old firm name. Mr.W F. Wehrmann
has had an extensive experience and is
well qualified to meet the wants of the
trade. He has our best wishes for con.
tinued success,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
Fourth Edition.
T H E L A T E S T
In Brief.

I'm Brief.
National Associated Press to the star.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20. - Frank Piercy, of
Naplewood. and Frank Van Osdel were
killed by hatchway fall to-day.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Dec. 20.--A syndicate Of
New YORK capitalists has purchased the
Columbus & Sunday Creek Valley Rail-
fuad.
vienna, Dec. 20..-Excitement is created
here by the confiscation by the police of
the entire edition Of several OF the news
papers.
DETROIT. Dec. 20-At Port Huron, Mich,
this NJ, rning at 2 o. clock Charles Howard,
son of Hon. Henry Howard OF that place,
was shot dead in the street by saloon
keeper named James Mulligan. -
New York, Dec. 20-Mrs. Frederick G.
Werner, wife of farmer residing at Long
lsApd City, l.. l., was fatally stabbed last
ni41t during her husbands absence by
Macmillan Haas the hired man, who then
robbed the house.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

attempted to coerce the laborers in joining
their numbers.
AT John Kauffman's, on Vine street, ev-
cry man struck.
No one opped work at Hauck's brewery
on Dayton street.
The brewers have notified the strikers
that no work would be given them by any
of the brewers. The excitement in town is
immense.
Mr.. Weber had to call in squad of
police, and Mr.. Moerlein intends to do the
same this evening.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Pearls of great price are found in rough
looking caskets. The pearl now in our
mind ~ Pearl street, No. 40, where the Gin
cinnati Tin and Japan Company are selling
stamped, Japanned and plain tin ware
cheaper than any other house in the
United States. They have some of Jewett
u Sons fine coal vases which. for holiday
presents, are just the thing Goods for five
and ten cent tables at very low rates. All
desiring to get the worth OF their money
should call at 40 West Pearl street, where
Messr$ H. B. Wells and r. M. Bishop, Jr.,
will take pleasure in supplying their wants.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
CITY Commissioners,

The City and Suburban Telegraph Association
asked for permission to extend their poles on
Front street east from Main to Butler, north to
Third street and east to Eggleston avenue; also
west on Twelfth and Clark streets. from Main to
Mclean avenue Referred to the Committee on
Grades and improvements
The Engineer was instr cted TO repair the floor
OF the Gest-street bridge
The Comm ittee on Grades and Improvements
reported in favor Of repairing Borden street, in
South Cumminsvlle. Approved.
The Lomas Forge and Bridge Works was al
lowed an estimate of $2,752, for material fur
nished for the construction OF the Ludlow-avenue
bridge,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
NOTICE.

(NOURT OF COMMON PLEAS, H MILLION
" County, Ohio case No. 60 93S 3S-Edmund X D.
Mcnamara Us. Annie E D. Mcnamara de-
fendant will take notice that on the 6th day Of
December. 1879, the plaintiff in said cause filed
his petition charging h with adultery with one
James Jefries in the city nf Dayton, Oh the 22d of
September. A. D. 1879, and with other adulteries,
and praying for divorce. And said cause will
stand for hearing on and after January 3lst, $780,
EDMUND K. d. MCNAMARA,
de2oS.S By Carr & Callahan, his Attorney
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

The replevin suit brought about a
week ago before Squire Block by +. s.
Donovan against Daisy Warner, who
claimed to be plaintiffs wife. was settled
this evening. Donovan in his charge said
that Daisy was in possession of gold
watch, diamond ring, ETC., belonging to
him. Judgment for 1926 by confession was
awarded Daisy, as Donovan allowed that
the property belonged to her.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
TERRIBLE TRAGEDYAT RICHMOND, KY.
sational Associated Fress to the Star

RICHMOND. KY, Dec. 20.-James H. Ar
mold, wealthy merchant, vesterday shot
and killed his brother-in-law, Robert X.
Little, a prominent lawyer and ex-member
of the Legislature. Little accused Arnold
OF forging claim against the estate # their
mother-ln-law, and Arnold killed Little in
the formers office. The wives of both men
are neces of the Hon. Thomas Turner;
member of Congress from the Ninth Ken
lucky District. Arnold is in Jail and will
be tried next Tuesday. Tie members of
the bar hold meeting here to-day in re-
spect to Little's memory. No one witnessed
the tragedy.
OLD FARMER FROZEN TO DEATH.
DUBUQUE. a.. Dec. 20-Jobn White.
aged 70, respected farmer OF this county,
was frozen to death Wednesday evening
going home from the city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Wappenstsin Still Chief of Police.
Colonel Wappenstein still holds the position of
Chief Of Police '.....t.
When hc offered his resignation the Board Of
Police Ct mmissloners agreed toaccept it when his
successor should be appointed and qualified.
His successor was appointed but not qualified,
and therefore Wapppenstein still retains the posi-
ton, and 1t Is likely he will keep it,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Eshers Palace Theater, 522 Vine street,
reopens tonight with the celebrated Fox's
Comedy Company and grand olio. Per-
formances every evening and matinees
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The Esher
boys are determined not to be outdone in
the character of their entertainments, and
they promise. the public grand treat for
the coming week. Drop in and see them.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Seven Grimm ais Sentenced to the Peniten-
tlary.
Judge Longworth in the Court of Common Pleas
to-day sentenced the following criminals to the
Penitentiary:
james Mclaughlin, burglary year.
Joseph LeRny. assault t. rare, 10 years.
Andrew Arnold, burglary, year.
John Matson (colored), burglary. Q yeaH.
Samue Dale, grand larceny year.
Vim. Brown, burglary. 2years.
nj. Schickadon, forgery, S years.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

In 1850 the" Bronchial Troches' were
introduced, and from that time to the pres
ents their success in colds, coughs. asthma.
andbronchtis has been unparalleled. No
household should be without "Brown's
Bronchial Troches," as by their early use
most troubles of the threat induced by cold
can be overcome.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
Christmas linner.

I haye now in stock, expressly purchased
for ths above purpose, pure Spanish and
Califcfnia Port, Sherry, Angelica and Ma
deira Wines; Ohio Ives Seeding, still and
sparkling Catawba, also Piper Heidsik
Champagne. The above goods sold in any
quantity and delivered free of charge.
G. II. HENsEL, wholesale and retail dealer
in wines and liquors, southwest corner
Court street and Central avenue.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

To acconlm date their many patrons L.
F. Wdhrmann 4 Son will keep their furni-
ture store open until 8 o'clock p. m., until
after the HOLIDAYS.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
WILLIAM MCKEE.
Death of the Proprietor Of the
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
National Associated Press to the Star.

(NatiOnNI AsS0CItteu FfeSB % II6 btHf.
ST.. Louis. Dec. 20.-William Mckee, Sr., !,
land controlling proprietor of the St Louis
Globe Democrat, died at l o'clock this
morning at his, residence in the western
|part of the city. He was sick only an
hour and his ailment was of the nature Of
IL paralytic stroke. He owned two-thirds
|of the be-Democrat and he leaves an es-
tate valued at million. He was native
of New York State, and established himself
here as job printer thirty years ago.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
Libel Suit Ended.

The libel suit of Christ schempp, a saloon
keeper at the foot Of Lawrence street, against the
c ncinnati Volksfreund, was ended to-day in the
Superior Court before Judge Force. The jury re-
| turned verdict for $780,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Six thousand dozen mineral-water bot
ties have been repleyied by the factory from
the junk shops Squire Schwab issued
fifty-two replevies for the purpose.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

The jury in the case of the United
States against Ephraim Martin, who was
charged with making affidavit to false
hood, brought in a verdict Of guilty on the
first and third counts
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
WreatlinR Match.

Next Tuesday night at Robinson's Opera
house, wrestling match for $500. $500 side, will
take place between John Mcmahon and w. L.
Kennedy, of New Haven, Connecticut.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

VIM. Hennessy was appointed In
spector for the improvement of Culvert
street from Third to Fifth street.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

It is stated that Voules, Houston's de-
faulting clerk. is in Chicago, and is prob
ably arrested by this time.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
Died.

MURPHY-December 18th, at ITO O'Clock Of
heart disease. Mrs. Dora Murphy, aged IS years.
Funeral will take pace from her late residence,
noon. Friends Of the family are invited IT,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Do not throw your money away; buy the
useful articles found at the wonderful SC
Store, III West Fifth street.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Candies for everybody at 15c, 20c and 25c
per pound at 76 Fountain Square.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Finest mixed candy in the city for 0c
per pound at 76 Fountain Square.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

Candy Canes for the children only SC,
10c, 15c and zoe apiece, at Muth's, 76
Fountain Square.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20
New York Stock Report.

The following shows the range of quotations,
and the amount of sales to-day at the New York
Stock Exchange, as received by Lea Sterrett & Co.,
28 West Third street:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-20

The license receipts in the Mayors Of
fee this week amounted to $685.