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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
Confc..ion or. horrible crime.

AMMAN named Edward Costello, of Chicago,
appeared the other day before a police magis-
trate and made voluntary confession of an
awful crime. He stated that on the night of
the 18th of last February he cam home and
found his wife lying dead drunk on the floor,
the fire gone out and the room cold. Enraged
at this, he remained only long enough to fill
and light his pipe, and then deliberately threw
the blazing match upon the unconscious
wornan's clothing and strobe out of the room,
After he had been absent a few minutes his
heart smote him, and he returned to the room
and found the wretched woman's clothing all on
fire. He ~extinguished the flames as best he
could, but his wife was so fearfully burned that
she died two days afterward. 1t was supposed
her dress had caught fire accidentally, and no.
body would have ever been the wiser but for
the remorse which preyed upon Costello's mind,
and at last impelled his voluntary surrender to
the authorities. He was asked by the magis-
trate, sDo you mean to say that you set fire to
your wife's clothing on purpose?'' After a mo-
ment's hesitation, he replied: mo, sir; not
exactly that; but 1 did it, and I want to be
locked up He was committed to jail to await
bis trial faE
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
4 Jersey city church scene.

Rev. R. Harcourt, pastor of Trinity Church,
Jersey City, N. J., preached a sermon on the
Narragansett-Stoningto collision the other
day. After describing he disaster, he de-
nounced the captain and crew of the Narragan-
sett as having acted in a eowardly n
Captain Young, of the Narragansett, was pres
emit. and jumping to his feet, he cried out at
the top of his voice, 'sYou're a harI" Great
excitement ensued, during which Captain
Young was dragged from the church to a sta
tion-house and locked up in a cell.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
ngson may invite the spiaemie By is dirty
The Hovrate Polar Expediuou.

A Warrington dispatch says the Howgste
expedition is to be started soon upon its polar
trip, notwithstanding the refusal of the Navy
Department to give its sanction to the vessel,
the Gulnare. Captain Howgate has succeeded
IN securing q crew to be commanded by Capt.
Henry Palmer, and by Mr.. Powell, of New Bed
ford, both old whalers, who are to be respect
lively first and second officers. The Secretary
of War has given a furlough, without pay, to
some of the experienced men who had been Sc
lected for the expedition, and the vessel viii
start without delay. fully equipped, and accom-
panied by a corps of expert scientific observers
Captain Howgate does not himself accompany
the expedition.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

IT is notorious that dogs take their
manners from the human society IN,
which they have been brought up. Thus
the coach-dog, having associated all his
life with grooms and stable men, is de-
fcient in sagacity and only fit to follow
the rumbling of the wheels. Fighting,
gripping, and holding on with iron
tenacity are the c~ongenital attributes Of
the bulldog, while the greyhound has
little of the reasoning faculty which is
born in the colley or sheep dog; APar-
ney, stcomes O. dacent people," would
repudiate the company Of a street cur,
whom the gentleman and scholar of
Burns would nose and find out, just as
honest Launce's cur Grab was spotted
by the two or three conference.-the dogs
with which he came In contact under the
Dukes table.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

- ia $50
TIE language of England to-day snot
the language Of Chaucer's time, and he
ived-only Ave centuries ago. Language
never remains stationary while it lives.
Only dead languages are fixed While
language lives it is constantly growing,
throwing off old and taking new forms.
Suppose that Vermont, Yorkshire and
County Cork should be isolated from one
another and from the rest of the WORLD
for 1000 years, during which English
should not be written or taught, but only
spoken. Each would have a distinct
Language. The Roman of the tenth
century differed as muchfro the Roman
of the present day as this does from the
Roman of the first, but it would be
doubtful, if the Roman of to-day were a
written language, that It would in 5000
years show SO marked a change as took
place between those dates. The inven-
ton of printing has tended to give per-
manency to language in a thousand ways,
the chief among which is uniformity in
spelling and in the "forms and cere-
monies" Of speech, and In crushing out
dialect.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

TIE Office door was opened and Imme-
diately shut without attracting Smith
sons attention /; but, when this was done
again and again and again, you could
see by the rose hue In his face that he
had finally noticed it. The next time
the door opened, the small boy who
opened it was surprised by the warm
embrace that Smithson bestowed on him.
What do you mean, you young ras-
cal" cried Smithson, punctuating his
remarks by vigorous shakings of the
small boy aforesaid. What do you
mean by meddling with my door?" 1T
only did what you wanted mi to do"
whimperingly replied the boy. "What
I wanted you to do I" shrieked Smith
son, with a shake that threatened to
make butter of the lad. Eyes, SIR ;
you stuck up please shut the door,
and, you know, I couldn't shut it with
out first opening it, could I?" It was
well that the last shake OF Smith
CONS was so violent that he lost his hold
of the boy. There is no knowing what
might have been the consequences.
Boston Transcript,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
RentuckIan Kuled.

Aspecial from Mt. Vernon, Ind, says that an
atrocious murder has been committed in the
lower part of Union County, KY. Riley Smith,
. young, highly respected farmer, had a negro
employed to work for him, but discharged the
negro Monday morning. Soon after Smith
started to work on his farm. In going there he
had to pass through q narrow lane. In doing
SO he was sprung upon by the negro whom he
had discharged, and who was concealed in the
fence-corner. Smith was struck down with a
fenee-rail. The negro then cut his throat with
q razor and disemboweled him, tore his heart
out and threw it over the fence. Some neigh
bors saw the awful crime committed, and
started after the villain, who, being closely
pursued, tried to conceal himself, but was cap
tured and placed m the Morganfeld Jail, Great
excitement prevails IN the neighborhood where
the deed was committed, and there is considers
Bile talk of lynching, which is none too good.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
BradIauEh Expelled nom the House.

In the English House of Commons, Sir Har-
dinge Chords amendment forbidding Brad
laugh either to take the oath or make afirma-
ton was adopted by a vote of 275 to $50. On
the announcement of the vote, which has the
effect of unseating Bradlaugh, there was an
extraordinary scene of excitement, theo ppo-
sition cheering tremendously and waving their
hats. Sfxty-fve Liberals, including Home
Rulers, voted against Bradlaugh's right to
affirm. One Conservative and ten Home Rulers
voted with the minority.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
cleaning Black Suk.

One of the things "not generally
known, : at least III this country, is the
Parisiah method Of cleaning black silk
the maodus operandt is very simple, and
the result infinitely superior to that
achieved in any other manner. The silk
must be thoroughly brushed and wiped
with a cloth, then laid fat on a board or
table and well sponged with hot coffee,
thoroughly freed from sediment by being
strained through muslin. The silk is
sponged on the side intended to show, it
is allowed to become partially dry, and
then ironed on the wrong side. The
coffee move every particle of grease,
and restores the brillianoy of silk, with
out imparting to it either the shiny ap-
pearance o the crackly and papery stiff
ness obtained by beer, or, indeed, any
other liquid. The silk really appears
thickened by the process, and this good
effect is permanent. Our readers who
will experamentize on an apron or crayat
viii never again try any other method.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
Embeulement.

Postmaster Grain, of London, Ohio, abb
scented himself on the 14th inst, since which
time it has been developed that his irregulari-
ties-to express the matter smoothly-amount
to $4,000. The irregularity consists in his hay
ing tampered with the mails and forged notes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
The Famine Fever I'M ireland.

The Daily Neaos' Dublin dispatch says there
is no longer any doubt that the famine fever
has appeared IN some parts of the west and
south of Ireland. A letter read in the Mansion
House Relief Committee from CharlestoWn,
Mayo County, says: ''Famine fever Of the
most dangerous type is very prevalent, and is
making much progress. 1t has also appeared in
s~evenfold, Mayo County, and Glengarin, Cork
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
namare. b. stnrm.

Passengers from Minnesota and that region
report the whole country, from Winnipeg, on
Red River of the North, south as far as Fargo,
and all the country from st. Paul, Mimi, toLa
Crosse, Wis, to have been literally submerged
for over q week. Rains were almost continuous
during three days. The amount Of damage
done is beyond computation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
wI.con.ln supreme Court DeeIsIon..

The State Supreme Court of Wisconsin has
Milwaukee conflicts with the State Register
Law, and is unconstitutional. The city law
prohibits any from voting who are not regis
tered, while the State law allows a vote to be
sworn in without registration.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

An agricultural paper has an article on
Washed and Unwashed Butter" It
says that the markets now demand that
butter shall not only be-fresh and rosy,
but be properly worked and washed. A
pound Of butter that comes into market
without having its face washed and its
hair combed is not very inviting, that's a
fact.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

The Greek Government is taking measures to
increase the army from 1850 to 10000. A
number of officers have gone to France, Italy.
Hungary, Agiers and Syria to purchase horses,
ammunition and clothing. The infantry is to
be provided with 4,5OO cartridges apiece.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
what Bernhard.,a Temper Govt Mer.

A Paris dispatch says the tribunal of the
Sein has condemned Sara Bernhardt to pay the
Coincide Franchise 100, 600 francs as damages,
and has declared her to have forfeited
all rights and privileges resulting from her en-
gagement of 1875 with the Coincide Franchise,
which is equivalent to an additional loss of
1900 francs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

The report of the recent examinations at
West Point has reached the Adjutant General of
the army. In the case of Whitaker, the report
recommends that as he was found deficient in
his studies, and having been TIVE years in the
sam class, he be discharged The report has
not yet been received by SecAstary Ramsey.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
rhe Raymond-Hin suit Decided.

In the suit of Jessie Raymond against sena-
tor Ben. Hill, charging seduction, and claiming
$1,000 0 damages, Judge Wylie sustained the
demurrer Of the defendant, who asserts that
the PLAINTIFFS allegations were false, and there
was no cause for action.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

MARX TWAIN says he writes best in his
stable. 1t is a place to inspire lofty
thoughts, and we consider Mark stanch-
ion this point-Boston Posi-. He
doesn't have to rack his brain for those
lofty thoughts. He can crib them, hay?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

yxeErxE ID not q stimulating bitters which
creates a fictitious appetite, but q gentle tonie
which assists nature to restore the stomach
TO q healthy action.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

THE Cincinnati Gazette tells of a girl
who bought herself a summer outfit for
$40. And that's what they call some
thing wonderful in Ohiol Poohl we
know of plenty of girls right here in.
Boston whose summer outfit, any one of
them, will cost fifty times a much; and
we aren't going to brag about it, either.
Boston Transcript.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
bloody sxarder in Union County. Ky.

Christopher G. smith, a farmer, was brutally
killed by Jack Williams, colored, in Union
County. The negro went into the field where
Smith was and stabbed him in the region of the
heart. Smith fell, and Williams finished his
job by cutting his throat from ear to ear. VIII
liams escaped and was last seen going in the
direction of Paducah. Williams is tall, dark
mulatto, about thirty-fTe or forty years of age;
weight, IT'S pounds.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
rhe French Crnze for Duelinr.

The dueling mania is not yet cured in Paris.
A gentleman named De Hautereye, g member
of the Paris club, has had three affairs of honor
to settle within about as many days. In two
duels hi wounded his adversaries, and himself
escaped unhurt
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Later intelligence from London says that
Bradlaugh, who was expelled from the House OF
Commons on account of his religious belief, on
refusing to leave his seat. was, by physical force,
incarcerated in the clock tower Of the House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

At Lancaster, KY, Lima Gallagher, aged "A,
and Sid. Mullins, aged Is, engaged in a quarrel,
when the former drew 3 revolver and shot the
after fatally.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
Answer This.

Did you ever know any person to be
ill, without inaction of the Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys, or did you ever know
one who was well when either was OBJ
structed or inactive; and did you ever
know or hear of any case of the kind
that Hop Bitters would not cure? Ask
your neighbor this same Question
Times. H
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

William H. Wilson, ND Springfield, Efing-
ton County, Ca, says: "I prescribed Hunts
Remedy in q complicated case of Dropsy which
I had been treating for eight years, and I find
Hunts Remedy is the best medicine for Dropsy
and the Kidneys 7 have ever nsed." Trial
size, rs cents. -1t.t -. ~ =
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

A BADLY shayen gentleman, suffering
from general debility, consults q cele-
brated physician.
"Do you shave y~ourself?" asked the
doctor, CHANGING at his slashed cheeks.
eyes"
"Stop it. You are losing too much
blood. That's what's the matter v4h
YOU" ~. .nshl 80 5a.E .nana1
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
Cholera Inlantum.

Out OF one hundred and eleven deaths in
twenty-four hours, in New York, forty-two
were children under five years, from cholera
infautum.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

OLD PRosY-"what I say is this,
doctor: approve entirely Of fox-hunt-
ing as a manly, health-giying and inyig-
Grating amusement, but not as apursuit,
sir." Irish doctor-"Faith yen find
many t agree with ye there. Especially
foxes"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Since 1870 the population Of Nashville. Tenn,
has increased rs 7-10 per cent. (17.512-) Her
population is 4s,s77.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

A u. ali who are suffering from the errors
andindiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, earlvdecay,
loss of manhood, ETC., 1 will send . Recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by.a missionary in South America. Send q self
addressed envelope TO the Rev. JOSEPH 1. INMAE
Sfatiou d. Nep York Citu.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Otto, the exlTreasurer of Santa Cruz County,
Cal, convicted of embezzling the public funds,
has been sentenced to the P~enitentiary for q
period of five years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
Are You Not I'm Good Health,

II the Liver is the source of your trouble,
you can find an absolute remedy in Dr.. SAN
FoRD's LIvER I~syIGoRAToR, the only vegeta-
Bile cathartic which acts directly on the Liver.
Cures all Bilious diseases. For Book address
Dr.. SANFORD, 1872 Broadway, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Change OF the Easiish MARRIAGE Laws.
In the Honse of Lords, London, the bill
legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister
was rejected by 101 to 80.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

"A food and a medicine are combined in the
most perfect manner in Malt Bitters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Ulcerative weaknesses and debiitating hu-
mors of females cured by Malt Bitters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

We often wondered whati induced DIR. Bull to
invent his celebrated Baby Syrup, but we un-
derstand now, that he was q married man.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

Crop reports from France are everything but
fattering. In the South of France there W il
not be a two-thirds crop.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

WAN; Jim, Sam didn't quite kiify ort
with the brickbat, did he?"1" Nc, but >
wish he had" Why SOP" $50 that
I could have seem HIM hung, the VII.
lianI"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

S~traighten your old boots and shoes witt
Lyons Heel S%tiffeners, and wear them again
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

The voitaie Relt Co., MarshaII, Mich,
Will send their Electro Voltaic Belts to the
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See their adyer-
tisement in this paper headed, "on 80 Days
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

IT is better to spank than to spoil the
babv 4-t1
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

ii you are suffering from a combina.
tion of liver or kidney diseases, and con
stipation, do not fail to try the celebrat
ed Kidney Wort. 1t is. a dry compound
as easily prepared as cup of coffee
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01
EVENTS OF ii WEEK.
.CompiIed Especially Tor q
AMttle short


There is a deficiency of nearly $4,000 in the
Brooklyn Internal Revenue Office.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

wilhoft's Fever and Ague Tonic. The old
reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

"IF I hit yer" said one little boy 10
another, "yer1lbe usin' yersef fer snuff
ter-morrer."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

CERTAINLY, a sheriff is an executive
officer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

TEE earthquake was the original Sha
ker.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-07-01

THE GREAT ENGLISH RRMRDY. cures Lencorr-
hoa, Tor whites,l Painful Menstruation, liberation, Ovs-
dan Diseases, Absent Menssruation. an diss.seAt known
for yesrs a. . periodical nd r~egulsting pm. Sold b sn
TIE GRAY ME0ICINK CO.,
Mechanics Block, Detroft, Mich.
Wholesale Agents for .. 6. ~ Psnphiets sent frce.
VI. PARK 3 SONS, Wholesale Aeents, Cincinnati
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-13

Cold as winter yesterday. Mercury 1872 at
sunrise, 800 at noon, 500 at 3 p. m, 800 at
sunset; wind northwest and str ng.
The contract of re.clothing the Maine mill
tia has been awarded to Messrs Wheelwright,
Clarke & Co. of Bangor.
The church union and donation party given
at the Abyssinian church last evening was
largely attended and an enjoyable affair.
The annual meeting of the Associated
Press of Maine will be held at the Falmouth
Hotel at $50 p m. today.
The wind on Mt Washington was blowing
at the rate of one hundred and fourteen miles
an hour at 7.22 o'clock yesterday morning.
Thermometer 12o below zero.
The tables at Chestnut street church looked
elegantly last night. The decorations were
very handsome and the supper itself all that
could be desired.
The quarterly convention of the Cumber-
land county Reform Clubs will be held at
South Casco, April % and 80. Every club
should be fully represented.
We would call attention to the notice of the
assessors of the city published in our adver-
Using columns. Taxpayers will avoid much
trouble by complying with its terms before the
18th inst.
One of the regulations OF the Grand Army
provides that when Decoration Day falls on
Sunday the preceding Saturday shall be OBJ
served Therefore, Saturday, May 29th, will
be Decoration Day this year.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-13
Hal1Owa11

A special train arrived here last Saturday,
having on beard about fifty head of Hereford
cattle that were imported from England by
Hon. J. r. Bodwell. A large number of peo-
pie gathered at the depot to witness the bovines
pass into American control
The classical boys have organized an athlet-
ic association with the choice of the following
officers: President, A. F. Sweetser Vice
President, Edward c. Chase; Treasurer and
Secretary, Elisha G. Vose. A committee of
three were chosen to make the organization
more perfect.
Deacon Brooks commenced planting last
Saturday.
Mr.. Edward L. Houghton is sick with the
lung fever.
Navigation on the Kennebec has been re-
sumed on small scale. One vessel passed up
here last week.
Owing to the boisterous weather the Knick-
erbockers have failed to put in an appearance
this spring. A thing of beauty is Joy for
ever IN
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-13
Parish Meetings,

The annual meeting Of the Firsh Parish
Society was held yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock. The following officers were chosen
Clerk-Thomas III. Haskell.
Moderator-C w. Goddard
Parish COMMUNICATIONS. E. Jose, l. p.
Harrington, Mark P. Emery.
Assistants-Frank R. Barrett, Augustus
Cummings.
Treasurer and Collector-Charles G.. Haines.
Sexton-Wm. A. Skillings.
1t was voted that the pastors salary be
three thousand dollars, that sixteen hundred
dollars be appropriated for music and that the
sections salary be one hundred and fifty dol
lars.
The Park St. Church held their annual
meeting last evening. The following officers
were elected
Parish Committee-E A. Moves, 7. A
Roberts, Samuel Rolfe.
Clerk-P. w. Neal.
1t was votedthat the salaries Of pastor. choir.
etc., be left to the parish committee with
orders to report at such future day as they
saw fit. The organization of the church will
not be given up and it is probable that services
will be held in the church from time to time.
The officers of the First Baptist Society for
the ensuing year were elected last night as
follows
Moderator-M. M. Duroy.
Secretary-A. ID. Morse.
Treasurer-H. S. Burrage
AssesSors-C. p. Chase, John DRYDEN. Loren
Beals.
Music Committee-D B. Kicker A. b. Hall,
f. w. Robinson.
Collector-H. M. Russell.
Auditory. X. Neal
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-13
Fire in the Preble House.

Yesterday the clerks in c. D. B. Fisk's
clothing house, under the Preble House, no.
ticed the oder of smoke. They hunted down
cellar and all over the store but could find no
fire. Then they went into the Preble House
billiard room adjoining but there was no fire
there. Finally they saw a wreath of smoke
coming through the floor near the partition,
and procured an axe, and went for the spot
After cutting hole they found the fire be-
tween the walls, and extinguished it. The
flames had burned large hole. If the fire
had taken place in the night it would have
been serious matter. The problem is how
any fire could have originated where it did, as
no stove or register is near it. Possibly match
might have dropped down crack in the floor.