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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

A curious case of shamming by prisoner
has occurred in Washington. One Howard, in
dicted for burglary, soon after imprisonment,
feigned insanity and pretended to hang himself
with the bedclothes, but at a time when he
would be promptly taken down. When cut
Down he pretended to be paralyzed in the legs
and unable to walk. All efforts to induce him
walk or talk we're useless, and for eight months
he was an enigma to the jail officials, as also a
cause of trouble, a man being constantly in at
tendance on him to get him on or off the couch.
Finally the galvanie battery was applied to him.
when mis- muscles responded and he danceC.
vigorously around the cell. Shortly after this
experiment he was tried and convicted. He
did not speak a word during The trial, pretend
ing to be affected with paralysis of the tongue,
rendering him speeehless. This, however, was
found to be a pretense, for when the galvanic
battery was applied to his n~ostrils, although
three of the ~stoutest guards were holding him,
he broke away from them all, exclaiming, "My
God, you don't intend to kill me, do YOU"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

Ivan Petroff, who was sent out last May to
take the census of Alaska, has returned to
Washington. He travelled to Attoon, the ex-
treme western boundary of the Aleutian
Island, northward to Morton Sound, up the
Yucatan River 900 miles, overland and by canoe
to Kodiak, getting all the population west Of
Sitka and north of Prince Williams Sound.
The population of the southeastern portion of
Alaska was to be taken by a deputy, who has
not yet reported. Petroh's enumeration of
Alaska aggregates about 1000, of which about
5000 are Indians, 1900 Aleuts, 1900 Creoles
or mixed Russian and Aleut blood, 123 white
males, and four females. The largest popula-
ton in any one center is at Kodiak and the ad-
jacent island, where there are about 2, 200,
principally Indians, Aleuts, and Creoles, with a
few whites. In addition to the above popula-
ton in Alaska, Captain Smith, ice pilot of this
revenue steamer Corwin, counted 1900 Esqui-
maux between Behring Straits and Point Bar
row. 1t is estimated that Alaska contains
about $4,000 human beings, of whom possibly
800 are whites.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
HELPS.

WAFFLEs.-One pint milk, n pound
flour, four eggs, one cupful yeast, quar-
ter pound butter. Let them rise three
or four hours before baking.
CUCUMBER CATsUP.-Three ~full-grown
green c~ucumbers, peeled and grated; one
onion, chopped fine; one ~teaspoonful of
ground black pepper. one tablespoonful
Of salt and q pint of vinegar. Bottle
and seal cold without cooking.
PUFF PUDDTSG-Four eggs, yolks and
whites beaten separately. To the yolks
add three cups of sweet milk, a table,
spoonful of melted butter and three cups
of sifted -four. Stir in the whites the
last thing. Bake in buttered cups-Iuse
10 teacups. Eat hot, with sauce.
BREAD -CAKEs.-Take a small
bowl of bread and soak it over night in
milk. In the morning take one quart of
milk, three eggs and a bit of salt, beaten
up together with half cupful flour and
one and a-half teaspoonfuls baking pow
der. 1t wants to be a thick and a very
light batter, and then it is delicious.
LEMON PUDDINa.-Grate the rind OF
two lemons. mix with the yolks of four
eggs, one pint of fine bread crumbs, one
quart of milk, half cup of SUGAR. ninch
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Census Report

General Francis A. Walker, Superintendent
of the Census, has submitted his regular an
nual report to the Secretary of the Interior.
He says that although the work of taking the
tenth census is substantially completed, returns
having been received from all but seven Of the
total number of 81, 265 enumeration districts, it
will probably be two or three weeks before the
office will be able to present complete statistics
of the population Of the country, and he there
fore considers it advisable to postpone to a
future report all mention Of the results Of the
enumeration, and also all discussion of the
methods in use, as well as any suggestions
which may require to be made of changes in
the census law with reference tn future
.numerations,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
A Singular Asset.

81 am a peaceable man, said the in
truder, grasping his club with both
hands, "but if you don't come down with
$17.50 damages for my lascerated feel
ings the bombardment will begin at
once?"
The owner of the dog paid down the
money, as he was afraid the other fellow
might exasperate him if he hit him with
a club of that size. The owner of the
dog also said that he was sorry the dog
had bitten the intruder's son..
"Why, he amt my son." said the in
truder.
"Whose son is he, then?" asked the as
tonished owner of the dog.
"He is the son of a friend of mine who
owed me SIT. SO, but he is poor, and the
only available assets he has was these
dog bites on his body, which he turned
over to me for collection"
"Well, I'll be bowed"
ooh, you needn't complain; you are
getting off dog cheap. I ought to make
you pay in advance for the next time
that boy is going to be bit."-Galueston
Ne7p2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Turning the st. Lawrence.

A gigantic scheme of harbor improve
ments, costing S {, 1000, 900, has just been
launched here, and if carried out, even in
a modified form, will make Montreal one
of the finest harbors on this continent.
The plan is to divert the current of the
st. Lawrence opposite the city into the
channels between st. Helen's Island and
the southern shore, by having various
and running q dam from Point st.
Charles, in the west end of the city, to
st. Helen's Island, midway in the river,
thus stopping the current from running
through the present main channel be-
tween the city and st. Helen's Island
Montreal Paper.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

OF salt; bake twenty minutes; beat to q
froth the whites Of four eggs, juice Of
two lemons, half cup of sugar; spread
over top of pudding and bake five mill
utes.
TURKISH PnAF.-To one gill of rice
add three gills of broth and some salt; let
it boil gently until the rice has absorbed
all the broth, then brown about a quarter
of a pint of butter in q saucepan, pour
it over the rice, cover up and leave it
It takes about an hour to cook. must
never be stirred, and when dished up
must only be touched lightly with a fork.
If properly done, each grain of rice
should be soft and perfectly whole. A
little tomato may be added. if liked.
BEEFsTEAK CAKE.-One and one-half
cup of sugar, one cup Of butter, n cup
of sweet milk, three eggs, two teaspoon
fuls of cream-of-tartar, n teaspoonful
of soda, three and one-fourth cups OF
-four. Divide equally. To one-half add
one-half cup of chopped ~raisins, CHINA
mon and cloves to taste. This makes
four round tins. Put together in alter
nate layers of dark and light, with Jelly
between each layer, or an icing made OF
the whites of two eggs beaten to a stiff
froth, and mixed with four tablespoon
fuls of powdered sugar. Put this be-
tween the layers while they are hot.
BurrERMILK BREAD.-Two quarts OF
buttermilk, come to a boil, poured over
two quarts. of -four, stirring it rapidly, or
it will be lumpy; then add cold water
until it is thin enough Git should be as
thin as it could be stirred; if it is not
cool enough for the yeast by this time,
set the pail in which it is in the water
pail, stirring it all the while, which soon
cools it. Then stir in the yeast, which is
already soaked, and empty it all in the
bread pan, where the flour is already
warmed, with q hole inthe middle. Then
cover it tight, and set it where it will
keep warm all night.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Chinese Commercial Treaty.

The following proclamation has been issued
by the President:
Whereas, satisfactory evidence has been given
to me by the Government of. His Majesty the
Emperor of China that no discriminating
duties of tonnage or imposts are imposed or
levied in the ports of that Nation upon vessels
wholly belonging to citizens of the United
States, or upon produce, manufactures or mer-
chandise imported in the same. therefrom:
Therefore, 1 Rutherford B. Hayes, President
of the United States of America, by virtue of
authority in me vested by law, do hereby
declare and proclaim that foreign discriminat-
ing duties of tonnage and impost within the
United States are and shall be suspended and
discontinued, SO far as respects the vessels of
China, and produce, manufactures and mer-
chandise imported thereon into the United
States from China or from any other foreign
country, 30 long as the exemption aforesaid,
on the part of China, of vessels belonging to
the citizens of the United States and their
cargoes, shall be continued, and no longer.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington,
this 23d day Of November, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty,
and of the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundred and fifth.
R. B. HAYES.
By the President: VIM M. EvARTs, Secretary
of State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Good Advice.

Daniel Webster was once an outside
passenger on a stage-coach during q
prolonged shower. A dandifed fellow
who sat next to him kept bemoaning the
fact that his brand new lavender panta-
looms would be ruined by the wet, I'm.
til Webster, tired out with listening,
grunted:
"Then why the devil don't you keep
them dry?"
"But how can II" queried the dandy.
"Take them off and sit on them"
Our orator made the remainder of his
journey In peace.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Effect Of Fright on the Hair.

The Gazette DIES Hopitaur gave an
account lately of a singular case of COM
plete alopecia. Agirl, aged IL, who had
always enjoyed health had one day a
narrow escape from being crushed by a
floor giving way beneath her. She was
very much frightened, and the same
night began to complain of headache and
chills. The next morning she felt rest
less, and had itching of the scalp. During
the few following days she steadily i'm
proved, with the exception of the itching.
One day, in combing her hair, she no.
ticed that it came out in large quantities.
Three days later she was perfectly bald.
Her general health was good, but her
head continued bald, and was still SO
when seen two years later by the repor-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Thia Il very Funny.

At about 8 o'clock IN the evening two young
ladies called at the residence Of a Mr.. Stewart,
on Washington avenue, East Saginaw, Mich,
and desired to rest q few minutes. Permission
was granted and in twenty minutes one Of
them gave birth to a healthy child. Surprise
No. 2 came quickly, for within an hour the other
girl had also given birth to a well-developed
baby. Thsyagaye their names as Minnie Tsy-
lor and Kate hester. They were from strath-
roy, Ont, and were utterly destitute. The Di
rectory of the poor took them in charge and
sent them to ST. Mary's Hospital. And now We
are to understand that one is not even safe In
taking 9 rest,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
The PonuIar Vote.

Figuring on the popular vote of 1880 differs
somewhat. The Chicago Tribune gives Gar
isld a plurality of 9,4O1, thus: Garfield, 49,
rs; Hancock, 4,4S6, OH; Weaver, 3O5, 72s;
Dow, 1914; scattering, 1888. Total, 9, 1872 s5.
The Chicago Times, using the figures returned
rom thirty-four States, and estimating the
'est, makes out a majority for Hancock of
about 800. 1t would be a singular circumstance
I, in q poll of 5000, 900 votes, the result should
,e almost a tie between the two leading candi-
iates. The Chicago Tribune estimates ,the
rote prohibited by force of intimidation at from
no, 900 to 240, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Completely scoopad.

A Greenvilie, s. c., dispatch says a man
named George Martin, a wealthy cotton planter,
who was riding on horseback on the railroad
uear that place, was run into by q locomotive
going fifty miles an hour. The horse was
killed, but the man could not be found until
the train stopped at the next station, when he
was discovered on the pilot Of the engine, still
sitting on his saddle, but stone dead. He was
an old man, and corn whisky was detected on
him, and a piece Of a j~ug-handle was hanging
around his neck by . string.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Imports and ExpOrta

The excess Of exports of merchandise over
IMPORTS for the twelve months ended October
81, 1880, 1856, 572, 156; for the twelve months
mded October 81, 1873, $3.50, 251, 1872. Excess
IF imports Of gold and silver coin and bullion
For the twelve months ended October 81, 1880,
e67,214,S21 for the twelve months ended Oc-
'ober 81, 1878, s4S, 769, s43. The receipts of the
Patent Office for the fiscal year, from fees of
various kinds, aggregate $3.50, SAT, and the total
expenses S53s, 926, showing a net revenue to
The Government of S191, 621.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Currency statement.
$362,604,136
NoyeIty I'm Fabrics.

The glass manufacturers Of Pittsburg have
begun the manufacture OF all manner of fab
Gics, from glass, of the very finest texture, and
the elasticity OF the goods is said to be superior
TO silk. The most varied and delicate colors
are woven, duplicating any pattern. The ma
terial can be manufactured cheaper than wooden
goods, and will wear longer. In New York, Ia
BILE cloths and napkins made from glass are
coming into general use.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Tho oon,.,,.u

A memorial has beeen introduced into the
Georgia Legislature, asking that the Georgia
Representatives in Congress use all possible in
fuence to procure legislation which shall put
the small whisky distilleries on the same foot
ing as the small brandy distilleries. The res
o%lutions declare that the present revenue laws
Cypress poor men, and the manner of their
execution entails great expense on the govern
ment and hardship on the people of the noun
tain parts of the State. The resolutions ex-
press the views which Alexander Stephens hM
frequently urged in Congress.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
A Mob's Vengeance.

Dan Smith, q negro "a years old, was lynched
very unexpectedly at Pulaski, Tenn, the past
week. Some six weeks ago Smith assaulted q
white orphan girl with intent to commit rape,
was detected, arrested, and with some difficulty
In escaping mob violence, was landed in jail at
Nashville. He was quietly taken from Nash
vile to Pulaski for trial, and without any ado,
was sentenced to q years in the Penitsntiary.
No sooner Was sentence pronounced than a
mob rushed into the courtroom, seized the
prisoner, and dragging him pel-mell through
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Abe Rothschind.

In the trial of Abe Rothschild at Marshall,
Texas, Judge Booty, in delivering his opinion
in the District Court, sustained the motion to
squash the Indictment. This verdict virtually
releases the prisoner, although he has been
conveyed to Jefferson, where the murder was
committed, where the Grand Jury is now in
session, and may be, another Indictment will be
found, and, may be, not.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Whipping Children to Make Them
Proud.

We are inclined to think that for chill
dren between z and IA or Whereabouts
corporal punishment, neither of Excess
sive severity nor of excessive mildness,
is about the most equal of punishments,
and we feel certain that all qualified
schoolmasters who have not been bitten
with the ridiculous mania about personal
dignity will bear us out. As for that
mania, it is enough to say that the
proudest classes of the very proudest
nation hat ever walked on the face of
this earth have for centuries been accus-
toned to such punishment in youth
Saturday ReyieU.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

ALL the theology in the world has
never succeeded in answering the child's
question: "Why don't God kill the
devil?"IEr. The answer is simple
enough. There has always got to be
some one to take care of delinquent SUBJ
subscribers, and. if the devil was killed it
would only necessitate the hiring of an
other hand in his place.-Peck's Sun
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
A Lady's Wish.

ooh, how I do wish my skin was as
clear and soft as yours" said q lady to
her friend. "You can easily make it SO, :"
answered the friend. "How?" inquired
the first lady. 'By using Hop Bitters,
that makes pure rich blood and blooming
health. It did it forme, as youobserve."
Read of it.-Cdiro Bulletin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
The rund VIII Re R.,..d.

Later information respecting the ex-Presi.
dent fund indicates that it will yet prove a sue
cess. Forbes, of Boston, has contributed $780,
900; Mackay, Gould and Vanderbilt, each $25,-
300, and ten other contributors IS, 600 each.
That leaves but SIS, 900 yet to be raised, and it
is stated that Don Cameron and his friends will
contribute that amount.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
A Pa.tor Made Happy.

have been greatly troubled with my kidneys
and liver for over twenty years, and during that
entire time l was never free from pain. My
medical bills were enormous, and l visited both
the Hot and White Springs, noted for the cura.
tive qualities of the water. 1 am happy to say
l am now q well man, and entirely as the result
of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. With
such glorious results 1 am only too glad to testi.
fly regarding the remedy which has made me SC
happy. (Rev.) +. HARKLEE.
Coal Run Crossing, Arkansas.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
The Naval Bureau.

The Chief of the Naval Bureau of Construc-
ton and Repairs reports 1879 vessels of all kinds
IN the navy Of the United States. He recon-
mends the building of two armored ships of
$500 tons each, and three unarmed gunboats,
and the finishing of five monitors and two
crushing ships already begun. The estimated
cost OF the new vessels is 81, 900, 600.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

A CABINET MINISTER is always in at
tendance upon the Queen when she is
out of England. Members of the Cabi-
net take the duty by turns. The Minis
ter in attendance is required to be almost
all the time within call, MS the Queen
may need his counsel at any moment.
When he does not dine with her he may
dine alone or with the Lord in Waiting.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Arrested for PesJury.

Robert H. Berdell, President of the Erie Rail-
way Company, has been arrested on a warrant
charging him with perjury, the indictment hay
ing been found against him by a Grand Jury.
The arrest arises out Of a suit in the Supreme
Court brought against Berden by Eliza W.
Parkhurst for an accounting, and to compel
the defendant to surrender In $50, 900 bond.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Ju,, Io,ca to Get ,rarri.d.

Mrs. Theresa Reimerscheider, aged thirty
two years, has been arrested in Brooklyn, N.
y, for getting married too much. Her four
tenth husband had her and her fifteenth hus-
band arrested. Her other husbands are scat
tered all over the country. Her object in mar
rying a man, it seems, was to steal his personal
property.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

EVERY woman cannot be beautiful,
but can be sweet-tempered ; ana a sweet
temper gives a loneliness to the face
more attractive, in the long run, than
even beauty. Have a smile and kind
word for all, and you will be soon
more admired-nay, loved-than any
mere beauty, A sweet temper is to the
household what sunshine is to trees and
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

The Chinese giant Chang has arrived in New
York, from Paris. He measures eight feet and
six inches in height, speaks English, French,
German, Spanish and the Chinese language.
He says he is the largest man in China, and has
long been q wonder in that nation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
COTTON Np.cnlatlon.

The speculation in cotton is growing nearly
rs exciting in New York as stocks in Wall street.
The sales since the LIST of September have al
ready exceeded the total crop-which is the
largest ever known-by over a million and a
half bales. The transactions for last week
aggregated 1, 515, 800, and the advance has been
as great as 8 per cent. in one day.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Deafness Ear Diseases, CataPPh

DIR. G. E The well-known eIpe-
Tienced Aural Surgeon, Author and Writer on the above
Diseases, NAV be consulted by mail or personally at his
office, No 6I5 Walnut street, Reading, Pa.
His small book sent free. His large and complete work
of 375 pages on Deafness, Diseases of the Ear and Ton.
sis, and Catarrh, and their proper treatment; price q
by mail.
NoTE.-No one will question DR.. shoemaker's standing
O SKILL.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

MALAR1AL fevers can be prevented, also other
miasmatic diseases, by occasionally using DR.:
Sanford's Lirer Incigorator, the Oldest general
Family Medicine, which is recommended as a
liver. Eighty-page book sent free. Address
DR.. Sanford. l62 Broadway. New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

DIR. ANARCHISTS UTERINE CATIoLICoN will posi-
lively cure Female Weakness, such as Falling of the
Uterus, Whites, Chronic Inflammation or liberation of
the Uterus, Incidental Hemorrhage or F Flooding, Painfnl
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 & BALLARD, UTICA, New York.
cold by all Druggists-Sl. 50 per bottle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
The Man or GOOD Lucs.

Friends of ex-President Grant, among whom
are George W. Childs, A. J.. Dre1el, and Col.
Thomas A. Scott, have subscribed a fund of
s1oO, 600, which viii shortly be presented to the
ex-President as q substantial testimonial Of
their regard and esteem for him. It's nice to
be esteemed that way.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Cause and Effect.

The main cause of is in
digestion, and that is caused by weakness
of the stomach. No one can have sound
nerves and good health without using
Hop Bitters to strengthen the stomach,
purify the blood, and keep the liver and
kidneys active, to carry off all the pois-
onous and waste matter of the system.
See other column,-Advance,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09
Panama Canal scheme.

NJ. De Lesseps is very enthusiastic and conf
dent of the success of the Panama Canal. The
contractors for building the canal are nearly
ready to commence operations. NJ. De Lesseps
has invited the London inns correspondent
to attend the opening ceremony in 1881.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

Mr.. FRANK s. MUELLER, 925 W.
Franklin street, cited to a Journal re-
porter the case of Mr.. Henry Rhenick,
who forfour years suffered with Rheuma-
tism, which was cured by the use of two
bottles of st. Jacobs Oil.-EUansvilIe
(Ind.) Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

Mr.. s. CLARK, n of Fond du Laos
oldest citizens, states: 81 have used st.
Jacobs Oil and am well satisfied that it
is a splendid article to relieve pain, and
that very quickly. Fond du Lac Com
a11nnanenNh
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

The human voice in its sweetness and purity
is deliciously musical; with Throat affection
and Coughs it loses all attractions: DR.: Bulls
Cough Syrup restores it when failing through
Coughs, Colds, etc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

A MAN may carry a watch for years
and still be unfamiliar with the wheels of
the little ticker. Thew travel incon.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-09

Nine ocean steamers, it is stated, are now
overdue at New York, and in all probability we
shall hear Of q wreck or two in a few days.