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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

CANADA consumes annually 100, 600
are exported. 1t is authoritatively stated
that 1880, 900 trees are already cut, and
that fifteen years more of the vandalism,
4. G., destroying trees and not replanting,
will wipe out the hemlock forest entirely.
Canada is thus killing the goose that the
United States should "cherish."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
A DecIdealy Ooo, Roho-

At Montreal, J. O. Padden, paying teller Of
the Bank of Montreal, left his desk for about
three minutes, and during his absence a man
similarly dressed coolly walked around the
counter, picked up q package containing 81, 900
and quietly passed out of the building. The
assistant teller saw him in Padden's box, and
thouehth was Padden. The theft was immedi-
ately discovered, but the thiefis at large.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
COAL OIl

G. N. FELTON,, ex-Assistant United States
Treasurer, and one of California's large CAPT
talists; Lloyd Teyis, the President of Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s Express and Bank, and D.. G.
Scofeld, have organized themselves into what is
known as the Pacific Coast Oil Company, and
purchased all the oil land of the coast, embrac-
ing about 2OO,0 900 acres. This enterprise is
quoted to be one of the most gigantic in Cali
fornia, and it is predicted that it will have
much to do in influencing the oil markets in
Pennsylvania.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

MISS EMMA BURT has been removed
to the Insane Asylum at Utica, N. Y,
for treatment. She is the author of a
book of poems, a number of Sabbath
school books of approved excellence, and
many pleasing stories for children. She
was also a contributor to the columns of
VIDE Awake, 81. Nicholas, Work and
Play, and many other magazines.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Politically RiotouE

Says a Pittsburg dispatch: 1.-THE Republi.
cans had a large meeting in the little town of
Somerset the other night, which eliminated in
a disgraceful riot by the interference of a gang
of Irish bosses. The town was full of drunken
negroes and Irishmen, it being pay day on the
Somerset and Cambria Railroad. The negroes
we're all enthusiastic Republicans, and were
cheering very Justify for Garfield. SOME of tho
Irish bosses yelled for JEFF Davis and Lee, and
tried to make the darkies do the same. Quito
u number of fights were INDUCED in early in
the evening, and about midnight the whole
thing eliminated in a frightful riot. Revolvers
and knives were used freely. Several Of the
darkies were badly bruised, and two of the Irish
pit bosses were shot, one fatally. He is still
living, but the doctors say he can not recover.
The other was shot in the left ear. Five ne
groes and one white man have been arrested,
and warrants are out for q number more. Tho
preliminary hearing is now going on. The ex-
element is very great.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

s. NJ. Waite, the defaulting President of the
Brattleboro, Cyt.) Bank, was arrested by Special
Agents Llewellyn and Shields of the Depart
ment of Justice, at the residence of Freeman
Buck, in Omaha, Neb., where he had hidden in
the cellar. He was surprised and was captured
without resistance, Bucks family being at the
fair. He was taken East. He alleges that he
is penniless, and that upon deserving the bank,
he took only enough money for travelling OK
penses. 1t will be remembered that his defal-
cation amounts to something in the neighbor-
hood of 5000 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
rn..,r,c., .a,.r,,..-.,.

An Ottawa 9ont) special says that Major
Walsh, Of Mounted Police, has secured Sitting
Bull for three years, for a company of Canadians,
who propose making a tour of the United
States and Canada with him, beginning the LIST
of January. He will appear in q border-lift
drama. Sitting Bull is getting civilized pretty
fast.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

A very fine skeleton Of a mastadon has been
found in O peat bed on the farm of John GUM
erich, near Hoopertown, III. The tusks are
nine feet long, twenty-six inches in circumfer-
ence, and weigh IT'S pounds each. The lower
jaw bone is three feet in length and we'll pre-
served. The teeth also are perfect. of dark
pearl color, twenty-one inches in circumference,
and one weighs eight pounds. The bones were
only three feet below the surface.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Terrible RoIIer Explo,,o,.

A boiler explosion in the fruit drying house
Of Loose Il Sons, at Monroe, Mich, last week,
killed outright three persons, fatally injured
three, and seriously injured twenty others.
There were thirty persons working in the e-
t~ablishment, all Of whom were buried by the
debris. The building at once took fire, and it
was feared for a time that those who were not
killed outright would be burned to death. Tho
fire, however, was soon ~extinguished, and the
injured rescued. Many were scalded badly.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
African Exploration.

A scheme of African exploration is said
to be under consideration in Portugal,
which, if carried into execution, will
probably result in the achievement of
most important geographical work. It
is proposed that two expeditions should
start simultaneously from the Portu-
guese possessions on the east and west
coasts of Africa, and, after founding a
series of scientific and commercial sta
tions along their route, meet at some
point in the interior.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
HymeuiaI-

Jesse Grant, third son of General o. s.
Grant, and Miss Lizzie Chapman, daughter of
W. !. Chapman, of San Francisco, were mar
ned at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, on the
evening of the 22d inst. There were no brides
maids, and the affair was very quiet and the
assemblage also very select.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
A FamIIx Pol.oninr emo,

At Wilksbarre, Pa, Mrs. sylvina Carl and
sister, Mrs. R. s. Woodward, and a servant,
were fatally poisoned from eating cornbread
a from meal in which arsenic had been
placed to kill rats. Three others Of the family,
who were also poisoned, may recover.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
storm. In Texas.

There have been more heavy rains in the
Western portion of Texas, and several thousand
sheep, horses and cattle have been drowned in
consequence of high waters. The Frio is two
miles wide and the Seco four. Houses and
fences along the streams have been washed
away. All travel west has been stopped.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Fritz" Again.

J. K. Emmett, the actor, whose dissipation
has heretofore been mentioned, upon reaching
Rittsburg the other day, got on another. spree.
VIM. Carlton, author Of Fritz, who accompanies
Emmett, to take care of him and keep him from
getting drunk, was drunk also. Emmett WAS
waving hundred dollars bills about and shout
ing in the streets. Pittsburg is a bad place for
him. His last engagement there had to be
cancelled on account of drunkenness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Curious TnSfa.

Miss Nellie Chase, of Peoria, ILL.,, who mar
ned the negro. Sam Monroe, at Galesburg, ILL.,,
has been recovered by her brothers. She says
she is sorry to give her relatives SO much sor-
row and trouble. Her brothers are prominent
lawyers, and will move to some place where
they are unknown to rid themselves of the
stigma. Nellie is a handsome and intelligent
young lady, and there is no accounting for her
taste,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
The Obeliak.

b obelisk, to be placed in Central Park,
New York, is attracting much attention. The
cornerstone laying occurs October 2. The
State Department and other departments at
Washington have sent mementoes and records
for deposit beneath the base of the obelisk.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
ms steamer Flnrenee Mexer sunH

The steamer Florence Meyer from Cincinnati,
struck q srag about 8 o'clock last Saturday
morning at Bullitt's Bayou, twelve miles above
Natchez, and sum- to the hurricane roof. One
cabin passenger, second pantryman, porter and
two roustabouts were drowned. The boat and
cargo are . total loss. The books and papers
were saved.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

The son of s. NJ. Waite, the defaulting Pres
ident of the First National Bank of Brattle-
boro, Vt, stated, when told that his father had
been captured: eff father is brought back
here, others will have to share his punishment
for completely"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
wreck ON the RAN.

An extra. passenger train collided with a
freight on the Vandalia Line at Clear Creek
Trestle, nine miles west of Terre Haute on the
oath last. The extra was two hours and fifteen
minute late, but the conductor read it ''two
hours fifty minutes, " hence the collision. At
the point where the collision occurred there is
n sharp curve, and n trestle about forty-five
feet high, approached by high e~mbankments.
When the engines struck part of the passenger
train was on the t~restle, and the two postal
cars and baggage cars were precipiated below,
rs were also the locomotives. The express and
passenger cars and sleeper did not leave the
track. The engineer, James Watson, and the
fireman of the freight jumped of before the
collision. The former had his arm broken,
shoulder dislocated and sustained internal in
iuries, to what extent not yet known. Lyman
Booth, a brakeman on the freight, had his leg
mangled below the knee, and is bruised and
scalded on the head. On the passenger train
Austin Rankin, the engineer, and W. T. Saun-
ders, the fireman, were buried beneath the
wreck and instantly killed. William Hunt.
Ernest Umberson and Benjamin Dollihunt,
postal clerks, were seriously injured, the latter
having his legs broken near the trunk. None
Of the passengers were injured.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
6 God Save the King,

The writer of the words and music of
"God Save the King" is now unmis-
takably knownto be Rougetde I Isle, the
author of the "Marseillaise." It is true
that the sovereign for whom the French
man invoked divine protection was not
one of the four Georges, but Louis
XVIII, at whose first restoration, in
1914, Rouget wrote a hymn with the
title and refrain of "Dieu preserve le
Roi." The French "God Save the
King" the words of which were a bold
paraphrase of the Hanoverian anthem,
was republished, and is now resuscitated
by the Paris press for the purpose Of
showing that Rouget de Isle wa not q
Republican.-NcW York Sun.
The national air of Iceland is identica
WI th that of England.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
AFatnI Lnnd.yIIAe-

dispatch from Calcutta says o landslide
occurred at Naini Tai. Bengal, and thirty-seyen
civil and military officers, fifteen soldiers and
nine civilians were killed and many injured.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Heavy Cargo.

Mr.. Archibald Forbes, the famous war cor
respondent, Colonel Mapleson, Madame Etelka
Gerster, Madame Marie Rose, Mile. Belocca
and Signor Arditi, have left London on the
Steamer City of Richmond for America.
There's nothing like keeping the earth well
balanced.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
The Maine Election,

The returns from Maine are becoming SO
complicated that further reports just now arc
Of no interest. Both parties are claiming a
majority. When the official returns are all in
we shall give the vote.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
e ont

A year ago or more a monstrous meteor,
weighing near 500 pounds, fell in the State of
Iowa, for which a hired man paid a small sum
of money and then afterward sold the same for
a large sum Of money to the London Museum.
Now it is stated that with a bright clear sky,
and not a cloud anywhere visible, Mr.. John
Banks, residing n Taylor Township, Allamakee
County, was struck by lightning and instantly
killed, while sitting on his porch. 1t is hard to
tell what might happen to a person in that
State,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
memnhi. Iuhiiee.

Wednesday, the 22d inst, Memphis held a
GRIND celebration or jubilee over the continued
good health her people are enjoying. Several
Governors of adjoining States were present,
and a right royal time was had.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

A TENNESSEE sutton wrote to his
sweetheart as follows: "Your father
kicked me last night, and forbid me the
house. If I whipped him, would it les
sen your love for me?" She replied
that it wouldn't, and the parent was
soundly thrashed,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

DIR. C. E. Shoemaker, the w%ell-known aural
surgeon Of Reading, Pa, offers to send by mail
free of charge q valunble little book on deafness
and diseases of the ear, especially on running
giving references and testimonials that will
satisfy the most skeptical. Address as above.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

DIR. ANARCHISTS UTERINE CATHoLICoN will posi-
cure Female Weakness, such as Falling OF the
Uterus, Whites, Chronic Inflammation or liberation Of
the Uterus, Incidental Hemorrhage or Flooding, Painful
Suppressed and Irregular Menstruation, &c. An Old and
reliable remedy. Send postal card for a pamphlet, with
treatment, cures and certificates from physicians and
patients, TO HOWARTH 4 ALLAH UTicA, New York.
gold by all Druggists-sl. 50 per bottle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Omcial Return. rrom Vermonl

Official returns from the Vermont election /:
Total vote, 70, 709 Farnham, 1854 Phelps,
21,22s Heath, 1878 scattering, IA; Farm
hams majority, Is, O79i
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

The northern freight house of the Boston
and Maine Depot, on C~auseway street, Boston,
burned last week, e~ntailing a loss of $3.50, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

CAPT. HENRY M. HoIzwoRTH, Chief
Detective Force, Cleveland, o., says
st. Jacobs Oil gives surprising relief,
does a world of good and conquers pain.
1t completely cured me of Rheumatism
Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
An EncoaraEIoE sentence.

Daniel Lenahan, of East Boston, who killed
his wife on the 5th of July last, pleaded guilty
to manslaughter and got off with q six-year
sentence to the penitentiary.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
EpixOotfc.

Epizootic, which has been prevailing to con-
siderable extent among the horses at Boston,
has been almost totally checked by the recent
cool weather.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

A special from Green Bay, Mich, says that q
disastrous fire has occurred there, destroying
sixty dwelling houses, thirty barnes, and the
Presbyterian Church. The residences burned
were among the best in the city. The fire broke
put in a store and spread to Adams, Jefferson
and Madison streets, and jumped to Cherry,
Pine, Main and Cedar streets. The flames
only stopped when they reached the river. The
loss is estimated at s17O,O 600, and the insurance
Eohf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

VEGET1NE.-The great success of the Vege-
tine as a cleanser and purifier of the blood is
shown beyond a doubt by the great numbers
who have taken it, and received immediate re-
lief, with such remarkable cures.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Obituary.

Prof. VIM. Meyerhoefer, former teacher of
Theodore Thomas, aged sixty years, died in
Louisville last week. He was fluent in nine
languages.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Arc Won Not An GOOD Ue,I,b i.

If the Liver is the source of your trouble you
can find an absolute remedy in DIR. SANFoRD's
LIVER INvIGoRAToR, the only vegetable cathar-
tic which acts directly on the LIVER Cures all
Bilious diseases. For Book address DIR. SAN
FORD, 1852 Broadway. New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
seventh Day Adyenti.ts.
Dyinr om Like Rheen.

The annual camp-meeting of the Seventh Day
Adyentists Of Ohio, was held at Clyde, Ohio,
last week.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

SOUND repose is SO essential to good health
that we feel surprised to know any one would
risk loss of rest from a Cough or Cold, when q
bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup would give re-
freshing slumber.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

JOSH BILLINGS has found one thing
that money cannot buy, and that is the
wag of a dogs tail. 1t is an honest ex-
preston of opinion on the part of the
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Why a Letter Don't Go.

Because you forget to address it.
Because you forget to stamp it.
Because you forget to write town or
State on the envelope.
Because you cut out an envelope stamp
and paste it on your letter.
Because you wrote the address on the
top of the envelope, and it was obliter-
ated by the postofice stamps.
Puck adds another reason:
Because you forgot to write the let,
ter"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

Two-THIRDs of the axle-grease used in the
United States is made by the Frazer Lubricator
Company. Buy the genuine.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

The Veltaic Belt Go, Marshall, Mich.
Will send their Electro-Voltaic Belts to the
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See their adver-
tisement in this paper headed, 80 Days
Trial q
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
EmnncIpation CelebratIon.

A scutari cablegram says the Turkish troops
there are dying of fever at the rate of 200 a
day,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

GUEST at a restaurant to a waiter, hav'
ing complaint to make-"Say, waiter,
where's the proprietor?" Waiter, with q
fond and plying smile-"Do you think
he dimes here? The boss knows roc
much for that"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

ONE pair of boots or shoes can be saved every
year by using Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Dnurhter. wIyc, and Mothcr

Wilhoft's Fever and Ague Tonic. The old
reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Roston Blaxe.

The 22d OF September was celebrated by the
colored people at many points in the Union as
the anniversary of their emancipation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

YoosH lif NIT in your income ; you
can't lf mitout it,--CdTi Pretset.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Grand total. ...................s2,64 5

These claims were compromised at 81, 600, 600
OF railroad rolling stock there were wholly de-
stroyed and partly damaged LOT locomotives;
there were wholly destroyed SO passenger
coaches, 8 Pullman palace coaches, 8 officers
coaches, Z emigrant coaches, 8 combined bag
gage and passenger coaches, 1paymaster's car,
s baggage cars, 10 express cars, 2 postal cars,
951 box or house cars, 80 refrigerator cars, "a
stock cars, $50 gondola or fat cars, 4s caboose
or freight conductors cars, 1 tool car, and 80
coal and coke oaEs.-In addition to this, losses
to other property amounted to ss,aef,efs,
which has been compromised and settled for
So s9, 1871.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
Loudly In It's Praise.

ToRoxro, OFF,, March 3, 1880.
Dear Sir-Considering the short time that vEeKTnn
has been before the public here, it sells well as 4 blood
purifier, and for troubles arising from asluggish or torpid
liver it Is q frst-class medicine. Our customers speak
loudly in its praise. J. WRIGHT 4 CO.,
Cor. Queen and Elizabeth Streets.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

: The official reports of the losses by the rail-
road riots of July, 1877, is just published. 1t
not only serves as a warning in future, but
is interesting reading. The following is the
losses of railroad property:
For Pennsylvania Railroad losses. Sc, 007, 400
P~ittsburg, Cincinnati and st. Louis
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30
vegetine is Sold by all Druggists

WANTED-Agents everywhere to sell our goods, by
w sample, to families. We give attractive persents
and frst-class goods to your customers; we give YOU good
profits; we prepay all express charges; we furnish out
ft free. Write for particulars.
PEOPLES E Co, Box 5O25, 81. Louis Mo.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-09-30

The national air of Iceland is identical
with that of England.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-12-23
MANS NOBLEST WORK.

This is an age of great works and won
derful inventions. Steam, electricity.
water, air, all are made to serve man,
but unquestionaoly the greatest inyen-
tons are those which preserve mans
health and prolong his life, and among
the greatest of these is DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Its effects
are truly wonderful and hundreds are
happy to day, who once looked forward
to an early grave. For Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, loss of voice, Hay
Fever, Hoarseness, Group, or any affec
ton whatever of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, DR.. Kings New Discovery will
positively cure. We can cheerfully rec
ommend it to all, and eau unhesitatingly
say it is the only sure cure for Throat
and Lung Affections. Trial bottles ten
cents; regular size 81. For sale by f. c..
Buerstatte.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-12-23

An ingenious boy in Richmond had q
pigeon-bo1. He fastened upon the front
of it piece of looking glass, perhaps a
fourth of square foot in size. Some
English sparrows built in this box and
occupied their spare time in fighting thu
images of themselves in the glass. They
would fight by the hour, and with labor
aud heat. flying violently against the
glass, taking breath and trying again and
again. They were not observed at first
70 do so, but finally they took good
sized gravel in their mouths aud struck
the glass again and again with all their
might. Sometimes the gravel was larger
than black eyed pea.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-12-23
THE Leading American Newspaper. +"
The New York Tribune for 1881.
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION AMONG
THE BEST PEOPLE.

During the past year THE New YORK
TRIBUNE reached the largest circulation it
ever attained, with the single exception Of a
short period in the first Lincoln campaign
II IS larger circulation, and more widely
distributed over the whole country than any
ever enjoyed by any other newspaper in the
united States. This fact may be taken as
the verdict of the American People on THE
TRIBUNE's political force, its fidelity TO
sound principles, and its merits as news
paper.
ForI8SI, THE TRIBUNE will try to deserve
eqally well of the public. Ii viii labor FOR,
and it confidently expects the incoming Adj
nlinistration to promote, a free and fair stuff
rage, South and North, sound money, pro-
tection to home industry, judicious liberality
IL internal improvements, and a civil service
conducted on business principles, on the
theory Of elevating, not ignoring or degrad-
ing politics.
The well known special features of The
TRIBUNE will be seduiously maintained. Its
Agricultural Department viii remain the
fullest and best. The Household and Young
Folks Departments, the literary, scientific,
and religious features, the standard market
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tunity offers, extended.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-12-23

ABOUT 1900 years ago there was
a man named Ong, when a child,
lost his father, and lived alone with
his mother. Civil war broke out,
and he carried his mother off on his
back to escape the confusion. Many
a time, when he was out searching
for some food for his mother, he met
the banditti, who seized him and
threatened to drag him off. But he
wept, and told them of his old moth
er at home depending on him; and
even these rough robbers had not
the heart to kill him.