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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
NEWS In BRIEF.

Small pox prevails to a dangerous
extent in Pittsburgh and is spread
ing to the. Ohio towns along the riv-
er.
It is estimated that since Garfield
was shot there have been printed
g. 00, 900 extra newspapers all over
the country, their selling value be
ing $1,300,00o.
Leadwlle now numbers 90, 600 PEG
pie, and fifteen out of Colorado's'
twenty-three millions worth of ore
mined last year yer from the Lead
vile district.
A transfer of $45, 900 of real estate
in Mclean County, Illinois. repre-
sents the losses of the former owner
in two weeks of heavy play at po-
kcr.
According to statistics just issued,
the import of grain into Germany
has far exceeded the export during
the first nine months of the current
year.
The Republicans will have a plu-
rality in the next House, but lack
one of having q majority. If they
organize the House, it will be by the
aid of the Greenback members.
A religious controversy at Nevada,
Ia, resulted in the election of four
anti Christians out OF the six School
Commissioners, and the Bible has
consequently been excluded from the
public school.
A New Haven young woman has
twice postponed her marriage after
the wedding guests had assembled,
giving no reason, except that she
was not quite ready. The affianced
husband is hopeful.
Soldiers on guard over Garfield's
tomb disgraced themselves through
drunkenness at Cleveland, and The
major portion of them we're relieved
from further duty and will be made
to suffer the penalty Of their low-bred
demeanor.
The Mayor of Jonesville, Wis, Or
dered a red flag to be hung out from a
house where smallpox had been dis
covered. A crowd of auction buyers
trooped to the house, and the ban
ner on the outer walls was hurriedly
changed to yellow.
1t is now believed, and evidence
to the effect is forthcoming, that
Mason, who attempted the shooting
of Guiteau, is insane. The order
for court martial has been Cancelled
and the accused has been placed I'M
der medical surveillance at the arse.
nal.
A country paper in Illinois says.
among its local items: mo word
has yet been heard from Abraham
Lever, who went off two weeks ago
with his wife's red headed hired girl.
Until his return his Sabbath school
class will be in charge of the Rev.
MI. Perkins,"
Whiskey is bound to rise. A great
consolidation of distillers is being
effected in the west, by which the
amount of whiskey produced here
after will be regulated by the asso-
citation of distillers. The distillers
think the price of whiskey is not
high enough, and are bent on forcing
it upward.
Bills amounting to $500, 900 have
been received at the Treasury De-
partment for mourning decorations
on public buildings throughout the
country in memory of tue late Pres
ident. There being no appropriation
from which such expenses can be
paid, the matter will be laid before
Congress.
Connecticut is q happy State.
There is so little litigation there
that, according TO the Hartford Cour-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

These lines from the Sidney Jour,
nal might be added to Bob Ingersolls
"Why 1 am7a Republican sThe
man who forged the Morey letter to
defeat Garfield, was a Democrat; the
newspapers who copied fac SMILES
of il, were Democratic; the stump
speakers who bawled about Garfield's
hostility to working men, and as
sured their hearers that Garfield
wrote the Morey letter, were Demo
crats."-GreenviUe Courier.
How would it do to add that the
man who assassinated the President
isfe Republican nh the star route
thieves are Republicans-and the
men who stole q President are all
Republicans?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The amount that Capt. Henry W.
Howgate If the United States Army,
swindled the government ont of sums
up to 100000, But he is a Repub-
lican official, and that party allows
all its thieves to. escape without pun
ishment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
PILES! PILES! PILES
a Sure Cure Found at Last. :

NC oNE NEED
A sure Cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Uleerated Piles has been dis
covered by DR.. William, Gan Indian renedy1 called Dr. Williams Indian
Ointment. A single box has cured the worst chronic cases of 25 or 80 years
standing. No one need suffer five minutes after applying this wonderful
soothing medicine. Lotions, instruments and eIectuaries do more harm
than good Williams Ointment ahsorbs the tumors, alays the intense itch
ing, (particulamy 1t night after getting warm in bed0 acts as a ponltice,
gives instant and painless relief and is prepared only for Piles, itching of
the private parts, and for nothing ese.-
Read what the Hon. j. NJ. Cohrberry of Cleveland says about ID. Viii
Iiam's Indian Pile Ointment: Ihave used scores ofPie Cures, and it affords
me pleasure 10 "a that / have never found anything which gave such I'M
For sale by all druggists or mailed on receipt of price, $100
e8H HENRI. & CO., Propsrs.
GJEVEIANDS0 -
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Attachment.

w. NJ. Wilson, plaintiff, against Sam,
uel Weist, defendant. Before A. f
Hubbard, j. r., of WASH ington town
ship, Preble County, Ohio.
ON the 5th- day of November, A. d.
" 1881, said Justice issued an order
of attachment and garRishee in the
above action, for the sum of $52. TO-
CaTse set for hearing December 31st,
1881, at 8 o'clc elk a. IN.
w. NJ. WILSON.
By MARSH & MARSH, Att'ys.
Eaten, Nov. II, 'S1-w3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The main building of the Asylum
for Imhecile Youth at Columbus was
DESTROYED by fire on Friday last, en-
failing a loss to the State estimated
at $4,000. The coming Legisla
ture will be called upon to rebuild
the institution. s
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

A New Jersey militia General is
undergoing court martial for having
expressed the opinion that Garfield
deserved to be shot and that he was
glad he -Heisa Republican
and a Stalwart.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

When the Government gets
through with the eStar route Frauds
the Pension "frauds," and the
Treasury Frauds. Hayes's admin
istration will not show.as much pur-
ity as was claimed for it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The prospectus of the New York
San Will be found in another part of
our paper. It is the newsiest jour
nal published in the United States.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The result of the election mlir=
ginia means to scale down the State
debt fifty per cent, and require the
holders of the bonds of the State to
take three and one-half PEI cent. in
place of six per cent.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

What our community now needs
most is a license law. We hope the
Legislature will do something in that
linethis winter.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The best and most reliable Demo
cratic paper generally circulated in
Ohio. is the old Cleveland Plain
Dealer. If any Of our re aders desire
another weekly beside their own
county paper, we cheerfulfy reco
mend to them the Plain Dealer, only
81 a year. :
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The jury in the case of Guiteau
has n negro on it. The defence
showed a disposition to keep colored
men off and the prosecution made no
objection.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Notice of Appointment.

Estate off,. N. Bowers, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
IN dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as Administrators of
the estate of j. N. Bowers, late of Pre-
BILE county, Ohio, deceased.
MARY A. BOWERS.
nc,-Oi o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The Supreme Court Of Indiana de,
%clares, by recent decision, that any
saloon where the loser pays for q
game of billiards shall be deemed a
gambling-house, and it's proprietor
liable to prosecution and punishment
under the laws against gambling.
1t is proposed to get around this de
cision by having the players divide
the hire of the table md each pay
for his 0 II whisky>an cigars. II
the beautiful game of billiards is &c
be put down on moral grounds, we
wonder what we are coming to. Too
many moral cranks! - e
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

Baldwin, the champion bank thief,
was a liberal contributor to the cor
ruption fund that carried Indiana
last year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

BILLY MALONE, the Virginia Re-
pudiator of honest debts. wants in
ARTHug's Cabinet. He has our con
sent. !,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

Miss. Lille Darst oftle CircIeville
He1uza. may gctTKrED this winter
in her effort TO be reelected Engross
ing Clerk of the Ohio Senate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

Drinking among the government
employees has increased tossuch an
alarming extent that the govern
ment has had to pass some very
stringent rules, and discharge now
threatens the men who go out to
take their grog in business hours.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

II. V. BEDFORD an eminent and
brilliant correspondent of the Gin
einnati Commercial is dead.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The country is getting full of
swindling insurance companies
Keep your eye skinned for them, is
our advice TO the readers of the DEM
0CR tT# ~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

Evidently the Administration
translates it in the old way: Let
every guilty man escape.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

In the next Virginia Legislature
there will be two colored Senators
and nine colored Representatives.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

The policy of the late Admins
tration was to encourage the third
party element at the South and to
organize coalitions with them, using
the Federal patronage freely to lu-
bricate these operations. This is
not o very reputable policy, It's ten.
dency being to bring the worst ele-
ments of the Southern population to
the surface. 1t remains to be seen
whether President Arthur will con-
tinue it. For the good CT the whole
country it is to be hoped that he will
not.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Thursday, Dec. az,

for the grading and graveling of the
Wyatt Road Improvement. Bidders
are required to bid by the section of
one-half mile each, OF for the compile
ton of the entire length of road. They
are also required to furnish bond with
their bids, giving as sureties residents
of The county.
Specifications for the work will be
On file in the Auditors Office on and af-
ter Nov. Goth, 1881.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids, if thought unreasonable or I'M
safe. F. NJ. DAWSON,
noY24-4 Engineer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Money to Loan,

Money to loan in sums to suit, at low
est current rates of interest, on one to
five years time. A number of valra
BILE farms for sale. Also, town proper
ty in Eaton.
Office in Schlenker's building.
aug26-ti[ : NJ. l.. HOLT.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

A genuine case ofleprosy is report
ed from Baltimore.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
IN sealed proposals will be received
at the Auditors office up to u o'clock,
loon, of
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Notice of Appointment.

CathdTine MiUer's Estate.
NJ Office is here by given that the un-
~ dersigned has been duly appoint
cd and qualified rs Administrator OF
the estate Of Catharine Miller, late OF
Preble county, Ohio, deceased.
t7 MICHAEL NJ, PEFkY.
pov10 Q
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

i of the Court of Common Pleas of
Preble county, Ohio, I will offer for
SAFE Ut
Saturday, Dec. 10, 1891,
at 1 O'Clock p. m, at the door of the
Ct urt House, in Eaton, o., the follow
ing described real estate, situate in the
county of Preble and State of Ohio,
to-wit: Being
FORTY ACRES
in a square block, out of the northeast
corner of the southeast quarter of sec.
ton nineteen, (19) township six, (6)
range two ~ east, being in Somers
township, Preble county, Ohio.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash in
hand, one third in one year and one
third in two years from day of sale,
with interest. The'paym' nts to be Sc
cured by mortgage upon the premises
sold.
Appraised at 81 ,066 .6625.
NJ. L. HOLT.
Admir-. of Ann Magee, decd.
nov24-w4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
GheriH7s Sale.

Harriet Brewer vs.. Sarah Swihart ct
al. Preble Common Pleas. Order
of Sale il Partition. Case No. 50O5
PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF
l. sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas, of Preble county, Ohio, and
to me directed, | will offer for sale at
public auction, at the door of the Court
House, in Eaton, in said county, on
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
BENZ. HUBBARD.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NO
N TARY PCBLIC.-Prompt atten-
titn given to business intrusted to
him. Office in the ID story of Filbert's
block. northwest corner of Main and
Cherry streets, Eaton, o, r
july %, 1878.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Administrators.
SALE OF LAND.

TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER
i of the Court of Common Pleas of
Preble county, Ohio, I will offer for
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24
Saturday, Dec. oath, 1881,

between the hours of l and / O'Clock p.
M, of said day, the following real es-
tate, situate in the County of Preble and
State of Ohio, and described as follows,
to-wit:
Being Lots No. 9S and 80, as the same
are known and designated on the plat
of the village of Euphemia, Preble
county, Ohio.
Lot No. 9S appraised at $3.50.
&c &C % 50 & 70. Free of
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

dover.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash OF
day of sale, one-third in one year and
one-third in two years from day of sale.
Deferred payments to bear interest from
day of sale ar1to be secured by mort
gage on the premises sold.
COURT. CORWIN, Sheriff.
NJ. L. Holt, Atty. Tnov24-5
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

nov10-4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-11-24

Small pox prevails to a dangerous
extent in Pittsburgh and is spread.
ing to the. Ohio towns along the riv-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT AND EAS-
TERN DIsTRICT OF LOUISIANA,
No. S243.
HERMANN KRATZENsTEIN vs.. THOs. G..
ANDERSON.

Fly virtue of o. writ of tier facias to me
directed i'll the above entitled suit, l will
proeeed to sell to the highest bidder on SAT-
URDAY, the Sd day of Septembeg. 1881, at II
O'clock A. NJ, at the main entrasloe to the
Courthouse i'll the town of OpelOusas parish OF
st. Landry, the following described property
viz:
1. A certain tract Of land, togethera with all
the improvements thereon, situated Oh Bayou
Marie Croquant OF Teche, containing 81 aud
49L10s acres, bounded north by lands now be
longing to T. c. Anderson, south by the GiHet,
now now m property Of Ma,.nro T. G. Andersel nst
the Bayou, be;as the same prep
erty purchased BY, the defendant from, WIN.
BunGick October 2Ssa, 1874.
2. Ascertain tractor parcel of land situated
in the town OfOrelousas parish of st. Landry,
bounded as follows: On the east by lands OF
HOllier, on the south by GrOe street and part
of the same tract soiasO T. II. Lewis. ON the west
by lands OF the heirs OF E. l.. Laualler andp ot
the same tract belonging to T. H. Lewis and on
the north by lands formerly belonging to the
estate of H. Delachise, said tract originally
contained so and 58tl0O arpents, about 27 a.
pents of which have been sold to various
parties. the remainder 20 arpents mere, or less
being what is now seld to 7. c. Andersen, frosH
Malinda Thompson November 26th, 1873.
Seized in the aboFetsuit
Terns-TO be sold on a credit of twel yss
months, purchaser furnishing bond and Sc
curity according to-law and paying all costs
and taxes in cash.
United States MaRshals office, New Orleans
18th day OF August 1881.
United States Marshal of the Eastern .Distrbs1
OF Louisiana. Aug l2
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
THE HOWE MACHINE co. VS.. C. DENIAU
AND TH0S. C. ANDERSON.

By virtue of a writ of tier faeias to nae
directed I'M the above entitled suit. [! will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder on SAT
URDAH, the Sd lay Of September, 1881, at II
O'Clock, A. NJ, at the main entrance to the
Courthouse, in tbs town of Opeloasas parish Of
st. Landry, the following described pronerty,
viz:
No. l. Fifteen lots of unimproved ground
situatsdin the town of Opelousas parish OF st.
Landry louisiana bounded north by lots of G.
and A. Thompson, south by COloGed Church
property, east by Mrs. D'avy, j. Walters and
others and west by Mrs Z. A. Hudspeth and
others.
No. q One lot OF ground situated in the town
of Washington, being lot No. as per town plat,
with improvements thereon, bounded north by
Water street, east by Main street, west by st.
John street. south by Sittig street; one-haf lot
of ground situated i'll the town of Washington
parish of St. Landry, Louisiana, being lot No. J.,
as per town plat, with improvements thereon,
bounded north by Water street, east by Bridge
street, west by Washington street, south by E..
W. Moore; One-half lot of ground situated in
the town OF Washington, beng half OF Lot No.
"A, as per town plat, with improvements there
on, bounded north by Dupre street, east by
Mrs. Roy, south by Carriere street and west by
Riley street.
Seized in the above suit.
Terns-TO he sold on O. credit OF twelve
months, purchaser furnishing bond and security
according to law and paying all costs and taxes
in cash.
United States Marshal's office, New Orleans.
18th day OF August 1881.
JACK WHARTON,
United States Marshal of the Eastern District
OF louisiana. Aug 13
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEIENT
United States .YQrShOI'S Sale.
IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT AND EAS-
TERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
No. S9l8.
MOBILE LIFE INSURANCE co. VS.. 1. F.
LITTELL.

By virtue of a writ OF tieri facias to me
directed in the above entitled suit, I will pro-
ceed TO sell 70 the highest bidder on SATUR-
DAY, the Sd day of September, 1881, at II O'Clock
A. NJ, at the main entrance to- the Courthouse,
in the town Of Ope 'ousas parish of St. Landry,
Loulslan@ the following described property,
viz:
A certain tract of land. together with all the
buildings and improvements tllereol, situated
in the parish of Landry, Louisiana, containing
nine hundred and twenty-five acres more or
less, bounded on the north by lands of s. W.
Quirk on the south by lands OFF. K. Small, on
the cast by lands of Dr. V. Boaglli ct ais nnt, Oh
the west by Bayou Buuf.
Seized i'll the above suit.
Terms-Te' 'ie sold q credit; of twelve
months, purchaser furnishing bond and seenri-
ty according 10 law and paying all costs and
taxes in cash.
United States Marshal's ef1fee, New Or
leans, 18th day of August, 1881.
JACK WHARTON,
United States Marshal of the Eastern District
of LOuisiaBa. 4Aug 13
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
j. A. s. j. i.
This is tile only Lottery erer roted
on and ndorsed by the People
Of any State.
THE LOUISIANA
State Lottery
COMPANY

incorporated in 1863 for 25 yeaRs
by the Legislature for Educational
and Charitable purpcses-with a
Capital of s1,O0O,O00-to which a
reserved fund of over $4,000 has
since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote
it's franchise was made o. part Of
the present State Constitution
adopted December I'd, A. D., 1879.
Its Grand Single Number Draw
ings will take place monthly.
1t Never Scales Or Postpones
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
GHERIFF,s SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH oFsT. LANDRY
No. 12939.
IA MES NJ. BOWLING VS.. GIBBON S.
CHEVIS.

By virtue Of writ of tieri taaias issued
out .of the honorable District Conrt in and for
the parish of St. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, Twill proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town of Ope--
lsu.sas, OH SATURDAY, the I7th day of
September 1881, at II o. clock A. NJ, the following
described property, towit
Eighty and 1sI1OO hundredths acres Of land be-
ing part of the plantation of GiDbOn S. Cheyis.
situated near Port Barre, bounded north by
Wikoff Creek or Bayou Sackets, south by lands
of G. SjChevis, east by lands Of G. s. Chevis
and west by Emile Bloom
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash.
c.. c.. DUSON, &,
Sheriff of the Parish Of st. Landry
Aug S3
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
NOTICE OF TABLRAU.
PROBATE CogRT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
NO. 3823
ESTATE OF JEAN DUGAL.

Whereas. Marie Castillo, of the parish of sc.
natural tutor Of her minor children issue of her
marriage with SAID Dugal, having filed tsn
bleau OF classification of debts and of distrEb-
her petition praying for the homologation Of
the same,
And whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by order OF court bearing date
August 9th. t3sk
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to al
persons interested to make opposition to said
Opelousas. within the time required by law,
why the said tableau sheaaid not be hOmolegil-
ted and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
Aug 20 ifs Clenk..
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 272a;
ESTATE OF ABNER E. McCLELLAND.

Whereas, Emma L. Andrns, administrators of
the estate OF Abner B. McClelland, deceased.
having Fl led q tableau of account and of tr;sf
settlement CT said estate. accompanied by her
petition praying for the honOlogation of sane.
And. W heraas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order OF court bearing date
August 23d, 1881,
Now tn erefere notice is hereby given to sit
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabeau In writing i'll my Office in the town OF
Opeous;ss. within the time required by law.
why the said tableau should not be homologG-
ted and conf med.
JAMES O. CHACHERE.
Aug. 27 Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1856.
EsTATE.oF TRUxToN LOWELL.

Whereas, Marcus C. Maney of the parish OF
St Landry tessamentary executor of the estats
OF Truxten Lowell, deceased, having filed ~
tabeau OF classification of debts of said estate4
accompanied by his petition praying for the
hOmolOgation Of the same,
And whereas the prayer ofsaid petition has
been granted oya an order OF Geurt, bearing date
August 9th, 1881
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to alS'
persons Interested to make opposition to saiif
Opelousas WITHIN the time required by law why
the said tableaB SHOULD not 5e ehemologated ana
confirmed. JAMES o. CaACHERE, Clerk.
Aug l3
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-03

Professor Max Muller makes the fol-
lowing point against Mr.. Dar'win's
"Theory of Evolation." He insists
Philology points out the real sI,ecific
difference between man and the lower
animals. 1t erects a barrier whi ch has
never been passed. He says: :" can
not follow Mr.. Darwin, because hold
that this question is not to be decided
in an anatomical theatre only. There
is, to my mind, one difficulty which
Mr.. Darwin has not sufficiently appre-
ciated, and which / do not feel able to
remove. There is, between the whole
animal kingdom on the one side, and
man, even in his lowest state, on the
other, a barrier which no animal has
ever crossed, and that barrier is-la,,-
gu1ge. By no effort of understanding,
by no stretch of imagination, can ex-
plain to myself how language could
have grown out of anything which ami
mails possess, even it we granted them
millions Of years for that purpose"