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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

Judge Charles E. Forbes, Of Northampton,
Mass, just dead, in his will, after leaving
half-brother and sister each $1,000 annui-
ties, gives in trust to the town Of Northampton
1000, and as much more as the estate war
rants for public library; $4,000 for build
ing; income Of $2O, 900 for maintenance, and
income of 1000 for books. No minister of
religion to have anything to do with the man
agement of the institution. If the town fails
to accept the conditions, 100000 go to
Harvard College to establish Professorship of
Advanced Scientific Research.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Death o, Hen. Fernando yyooa.

A special from Hot Springs, dated February
IS. says Hon Fernando Wood expired hi 9
o'clock Since his arrival at the Springs, short
time age, he has been in very weak and al
most hopeless condition, which continued with
out the slightest change until overtaken by
death, his disease being complication of gout
and rheumatism. The Springs were of no BEN
eft to him, and his physicians entertained no
hopes of his recovery from the beginning The
body Of the deceased was placed IL. state at the
Arlington Hotel, to await the arrival of his
brother, when they will be taken East.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

FTTzNooDnE says in Puck. 1t seems
to me little short of cwuelty to invite
a wegiment of people to spend the even
ing at your house until considerably
past midnight, and give them nothing
but glass of cold watah and some ice
cream" Fitz, old boy, you've forgotten
the aw toothpicks.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

sDD you slip?" they. asked the old
gentleman as they picked him up. ooh
no." he growled, "of course not 1 was
trying to see if I could sit down on that
coal-hole top hard enough to break it.
Did it just for the fun of the thing.
And he glared at them savagely, and
they somehow felt mighty foolish.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

For articles of rubber which have be-
come hard and brittle DR.. Pol recommends
the following treatment. Immerse the
articles in mixture of water of ammonia
one part and water two parts, for time
varying from five minutes to an hour,
according to the circumstances of the
case. When the mixture has acted
enough on the rubber it will be found to
have recovered all its elasticity, smooth
ness, and softness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
THiehfnnElA

At Rondout, New York, members Of two
families named Boyce and Teller are reported
dangerously Ill from eating diseased pork
Some OF the meat was given to cats, and killed
them. The symptoms of the sick persons are
those attending ts-ichinG.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
aENATR.

There were a number of bills introduced, as
follows: By Mr.. Scott, Of Warren, to au-
thoriZe the town of Lebanon to construct o
machine-shop, and to issue bonds not exceed
ing $50, 900 therefor, provided two-thirds of the
voters desire to do; by Mr.. Hayes, defining the
duties Of Probate Judges regarding the settle
ment of guardians Of accounts; by Mr.. Greene,
to allow the Commissioner of Champaign
County to levy tax to reimburse the bridge
fund.
Holsse bill, by Mr.,Ray, providing that all
lands under lease for any term exceeding four
teen years and not subject to revsluation, kL
longing to the State or any municipal corpora
tion, or any scientific, religious or benevolent
society or institution, shall be considered for all
purposes of taxation the property of the
person or persons holding the same and shall
be assessed in their name, WAS read the third
time and passed.
The following bills were introduced: To au-
thorize the City Council of Lancaster to issue
bonds for the purpose Of Improvement and ex-
tending the Water-works of said city; to au-
thorize the Supervisors of the several road dis
tricts in this State to plant fruit or shade trees
along the public highways, and to commute Ia
Dor for that purpose, and require certain re-
ports.
The Judiciary Committee was relieved from
further consideration of Senate joint resolution
providing for o commission to examine into
matters relating to stock owned by the State in
the Ohio Railroad. The resolution was then
laid on the table and ordered printed.
Senate BILL No. 322, by MIR. Atkinson, to
authorize the Commissioners of Guernsey
County to repay the Quaker City and Summer
field turnpike, was reported back from the
Committee on Roads and Highways, and read
the third time, and after considerable discussion
passed.
Senate bill No: 80, by Mr.. Moore, to provide
for Strengthening, cleaning, and widening, and
otherwise improving Stillwater'ditch and creek
and its tributaries in Darke County, was re-
ported back from the Committee on bitches
and Drains, read the third time and passed.
Senator Richards, from the Committee on
Library, reported back, with amendments,
House joint resolution for the printing and
binding of the St.. Clair papers. The amend
ments to have the papers left in charge of the
Library were concurred in, and the reaalution
adopted.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Woman.s surr.r,I. p.,,,.-

The Maine Senate have unanimously adopted
the committee report that the woman suffrage
constitutional amendment ought not to pass
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

Rev. z. B. Upper, pastor of the Michigan
Avenue Baptist Church, Chicago, is accused of
having set fire to the building.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Value of a CITY Of Glass,

I think that if the City of New York
were built of glass, so that everybody
could see what everybody else was doing,
the morality of the city would rise fifty
per cent. in one year.-Henry Ward
Beecher.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

It is stated that General Garfield has a
private Secretary who makes moment Of all
the ofiice-seekers who visit Mentor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
DeaaOy.serr.

New Jersey oystermen say that thousands OF
bushels Of dead oysters have been gathered.
The fatality is due to the low river and deep
ice, two feet thick.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

ONE Of the most exasperatingly. hu.
initiating moments in mans life comes
at about 2 a. M, when he gets on his
front stoop and finds that his night key
is in his other vest-BoSton Globe.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Desro,t Euterpri.e.

An electric light company has been organ
lied at Detroit, with stock Of half million
dollars, for the purpose of manufacturing
electricity for lighting, heating, and driving
machinery.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

At the banquet Of the baltimore Press Assoc
ciation, President Hayes responded to the
toast, s'Om Honored Quest, -ths- President of
the United States" saying, in the course of his
remarks, that the newspapers ranked with
schools and railroads as means of educating
the people.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

Mr.. W. d. HoweIls, the brilliant young man
who has for some time occupied the editorial
chair of the Atlantic Monthly, sewers his con-
nection with that publication to accept an ap-
pointment as Minister to Switzerland.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

The exports Exclusive Of specie) from New
York, since january to date, have been nearly
e51, ,0oO, 900, against $42, 900 900 for the same
time in 1881, and al 900, 900 in 1879.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

The Woman Sufragists, who last week were
given permission to advance their claims by
arguments before the General Assembly Of
Indiana, results show, failed to accomplish
anything.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Bank Failed.

The Missouri Valley Bank of Kansas City,
has suspended with liabilities about $4,000
and assets es55 900 in discount papers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
sale ornCanal

Fifty-six miles of the east end of the Wabash
and Erie Canal has been sold to the Now York,
Chicago and St Louis Railway Company TO
$1SzOOe.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

At q meeting of the Trades Union at Fab
River, Mass, it was voted to strike in number
of the mills. The names of the mills and the
dates are to be kept . secret
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
wife Beaters.

A bill to make corporal punishment a PEN
atty for wife beating has been introduced in the
Ohio House of Representatives.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
NEWS SUMMARY.

The Old MAN Doing Well.
The authorized capital Of the new national
bank in New York, of which General Grant is q
Director, il $3,000,00
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
temperance

The proposed amendment to the West Virginia
Constitution. prohibiting the manufacture or
sale Of intozicants, was defeated in the State
Senate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

The two battles under the fortiications OF
Lima. resulted. it appears nom the last reports
in the killing of 5000 Peruyians and 7,0oi
ChiliAna. 5 -. .-l.l--. -
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

TIE highest perfection of reason IL to
know that there is an infnity of truth be-
yond its reach.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Productive OF TroubIe.

II seems that the consolidation of the tele-
graph system is going to lead to considerable
litigation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24
Toe MANY Friends.

General Garfield is reported As suffering
from III health As . result of the pertinacity
with which he Is visited.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

The envelope" nhuff is much worn.
1t stamps its wearer as ready for the
next male.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-02-24

business cards of five lines or less 81 PR annun.
local notice, 10 ceuis PR line each insertion.
Simple announcements Of marriages and deaths
I'D church and benevolent society no ices inS rfed
red. Any ad liiions to Obituary notices vii he
charged fve cents per line.
Fsyors must be baniei in as early as Tuesday
mnrning to insure insertion the same week.
Communicaiiops upon subjects of general CT local
soiieted- :
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
Tho North Polo,

Another expedition is getting ready to
start from San Francisco. THIS one has
adopted novel plan. The party consists
Of eight scientific men under command OF
Lieutenant Kay Of the eighth infantry. The
plan TO be adopted as explained by Mr..
Kay is to charter Il vessel and load 1t with
two years stores Of fuel and provisions,
and proce d directly to Point Barrow.
northwest pon! of the Alaskan coast. They
hope tO DC enabled TO make the pOint this
season, and the vessel, alter leaving tho
party will return to San Francisco. They
Will carry with them building material TO
construct q substantial house and Obscrya-
tory, and Will immediately cree. the NJ ccs-
sary buildings, establishing permanent
signal station. The step is part Of the cX-
tended expedition undertaken by Gen. iia-
Zen, and the operation will Embrace regu-
lar meteorological, tidal, magnetic, astrono.
mical and aurOrul observations, and all those
corrclaliyc observations usual in United
States scientific expeditions. 1t is under.
stood that the United States coast and
geodclic survey Will send q representative
with the expedition Tor the purpose of
making pendulum experiments at THIS high
altitude. Point Barrow is inhabited only
by small colony OF native :EsqumauX,
but the country adjacent oilers o. large sup
ply Of game and fish. Lieutenant Ray, IN
speaking Of The expedition, says the main
object during the first season will be TO
harden The men and Nc3ustom them TO the
climate. Point Barrow will be the base
Of operations and explorations will be
carried on by sea and land 10 discover the
North Pole. He WISHES to demonstrate that
the only feasabIc way to reach the Pole is
by plan OF gradual approach and rcr,na.
nent stations. Members OF The party will
each keep in addition to the regular official
record, a diary of Ii s private experience,
and these diaries Will be at the service of
the government upon their return. They
will carefully collect specimens Of the min
eral, vegetable and animal kingdoms for
preservation in the National Museum.
Photographs or sketches will be made OF
unusual scenes and phenomena OF remarka-
BILE natural characteristics of the country.
Supplies will be sent from below every
year, and those of the party who are dc.
sirous of returning will probably be recalled
in 1884 or 1885, their places to be filed by
others.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

Il German naturalist has contrasted the
behavior of different animals toward steam
machinery. That proverblally stupid ami
NAL, the OK, stands composedly on the rails
in front Of locomotive without having
any idea of the danger which threatens
him dogs run along the wheels Of de-
parting railway train without suffering any
injury and birds seem to have peculiar
delight In the steam engine. Larks often
build their nests and rear their young under
the switches of railway over which heavy
trains are constantly rolling, and swallows
make their homes in engine houses. A
pair of swallows have reared their young
for years in mill where noisy 800 horse.
power engine is working night and day,
and another pair have built Their nest In
the paddle box of a steamer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
HUMOROUS.

THERE was social gathering at fash.
ionable residence on Austin avenue. They
were talking about Carlyle aud other great
men. One gentleman remarked that Car
lyle had done great deal to influence his
age.
''Did he dye bis hair2" asked Gus Dc
Smith who was present.
"Why do you ask
"Wcll, that's the way some of the old
men in Austin influence their age" res
ponded the unsuapecting Gus, who didn't
mean anything. Three elderly gentlemen
got up to leave, and did leave, notwith
standing Gus explained that present com.
pany was excepted, and that he never sus-
pected them of influencing their age.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

IHE gentleman who is taking tho school
census called at house on Austin avenue,
and was met at the door by tho lady of the
house, who asked him what he wanted.
lie said he was going around taking the
school census. whats that's Some book
you want to sell2 she asked. "I am as
certalning the number of children old
enough to 90 to school that people have, :"
replied the man with the book and pencil.
'Well, you want to 60 away right of.
You are humping the wrong watermelon.
You are whlstllng after the wrong dog, you
be, We don't belong to the people at all.
we belong to the upper class My husband
Is an office holder" He went.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
' V0g,Ctlllt
KID. sbtaErIIAl<T!.
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS.

The symptoms Of an acute attack of intlamma-
tlon Of the Kidneys arc as follows: Fever, pain in
the small OF the back, and thence shooting down.
ward; numbness OF the thigh vomiting, usually
at first deep red color OF the urine, which be-
and Is discharged very often with pain ana dIfl-
Guilty; cosivencss, and some degree Of collie. In
pain In the back and limbs, tlryncss Of the skin,
frequent urnations Especially at night), general
dropsy, headache, dizzlness OF sight, indigestion,
strength, paleness anu pufncss Of the face, cough
and shortness OF breath.
In diseases of the Kidneys the VEGETISR gives
immediate rcliof. 1t has never failed to cure when
1t is taken regularly ami directions followed. In
many cascs 1t may take several bottles, especially
sccretons, cleansing and strengthening removing
all distractions and impurities. A great many
can testify to cases of long standing having been
perfectly cured by the VEGErISE, even after trying
many of the known remedies which are said to ba
expressly for this disease
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

"DooToR, what can 1 do to get rid of
my blllousness7" asked an inebriate of a
plain-spoken doctor.
"Quit drinking beer and whisky"
"But if I quit I'll collapse right off,
won't II"
"Certainly."
s'1t don't seem to me that 1t makes much
difference, then. If keep on I'll bc bill
ious US long as live, and if l quit I'll be
bilious until die. If that isn't bilious
outlook, III give 1t up"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
lst. Louis Even no . Chron,clo. !
People In Glass Irouses, ctc.

While II mHy be proper tnat those ''liv
Ing in glass houses should never throw
stones," we think 1t is eminently proper
that those working in glass houses should
say "good word" fos anything of benefit
to themselves. In this connection, Mr..
Isaac Corey, Manager Salem, N. j., Glass
Works, remarks: I am pleased to say that
l have used tho the Great Remedy, st,
Jacobs Oil, for Rheumatism with excellent
results; other members of my family havo
also been greatly benefited by its use.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

REcENTLY Clergyman was rescued from
watery grave by a boatman. After haul
ing him ashore his rcscuer severly re-
preached him for not making some effort
to save himself.
III put my trust in the Lord" piously ex-
planned the humid evangelist.
"Well, didn't" returned the boatman,
"for the Lord evidently intended to drown
YOU"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

"HooRAY! Iroquois wonl" shouted a
New Haven man as he rushed into the
dining room yesterday, "Iroquois one or
1roquols two," said his wife impaticntly.
''You forgot to send home any dinner, and
there's nothing IN the house to eat but bit
OF cold steak from breakfast. You've no
idea how that mans enthusiasm cooled
down.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

REV. DR.. Howard Crosby says that the
old version of the New Testament has some
"littlo insidous absoescences, running
all through it. We had noticed them, but
said nothing about 1t, taking it for granted
that the revisers would sc them and mash
them on their theological thumb nails.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
Natures SIuico.yyay,

Iho kidnoys arc naturos slnioe-way to wash
out tho debrs ct our constantly changing
bodies. II they do not work properly tho
trouble is felt everywhere. Thew bo wise and
as soon as you 500 81 M Of disorder get n
package OF Kidney-Wort and take IL faithfully.
IL will oloan tho sluicc-way Of sand. gravel or
slime and purify tho whole Systom. Druggists
aol It, both In liquid nnd dry aud IL Ia ejileiont
In either form. INDEPENDENT
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

THE kitchen girl now has an opportunity
TO capture an ice man. AS he gently tunks
fifty. pound cake of ice into the refrigera-
tor she well knows his weak points aud
accidentally puts within his reach various
chunks Of cold meat and other dellcacies.
A great deal of martial happiness has had
its origin in more humble facts than these.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

CARDoLINR dcodorized extract of petro-
leum, cures badness. This is a positive
fact, attested by thousands. No other hair
preparation In the world will really do this,
Besides, as now improved 1t is delightful
dressing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
CINCINSATI, O., April 10, 1877.

CINCISSATI, o., April 10, 1877.
Mr.. III. X. STEVENS:
have suffered several years with the Kidney
Complaint, and was Induced to try NEGETINI.
have taken several bottles OF yonr preparation,
and am convinced 1t Is q valuable remedy. 1t
has done ME moro good than any other medicine.
can heartily recommend 1t to all suffering from
Kidney Complaints.
Yours Respectfully, j. 8. MCMILLEN,
First Book Keeper for Newhall, Gale & Co., Flour
Merchants, No. So West Front St., Cincinnati, O.
VEGETlNE has restored thousands to health who
had been long and painful sufferers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
A Great Enterprise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Com
pany is one of Roohester'e greatest business
en- terprjses. Their Hop Bitters have
reached a sale beyond all precedent, having
from their intrinsic value found their way
into almost every household In the land. -
GroDHic.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

ls is simply marvel ous how quickly con,
stipatioI, biliousness. sick headache, fever
and aguc, and malaria, arc cured by 'Scl-
lcrs' Liver Pills"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
No Hospital Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hop Bit
ters patients. nor large salaried talented
puffers to tell what Hop Bitters will do or
cure, as they tell their own story by their
certain and absolute cures at home.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

EVEN the wlscst Is sometimes fool. For
example, the philosopher who wore his
spectacles when asleep that he might rccog.
nlze the friends he might sec IN his dreams.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
[Grlnd RapiGs Times j

Builders Testimony.
Chas. 3. Strickland, Esq. of Boylston
Place, Boston, Mass, after relating his
surprising recovery from rheumatism by
st. Jacobs Oil, says: l cannot find words
to convey my praise and gratitude to the
discovcrer of this liniment.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

Il French electrician, NJ. Goriffc, has
investigated the peculiar sounds which In
tertcre with messages sent on telephone
lines. He finds that the sounds arc largely
due to the vibration of telephone wires by
the wind. The sounds are doubtless often
produced by the inductive action of elec-
trio currents passing over neighborlng tele-
graph wires, bnt this is far from being the
only cause, as has been generally believed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

say, when does this train leave 2"
What are you asking me for9 Go to the
conductor; I'm the engineer" 81 know
you're the engineer; but you might give a
man civil answer" "Ycs but Pm no
civil engineer"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

THEY entered an Albany restaurant arm
In arm. bring me porter house steakl''
demanded Roscoe. ''Meat two" piped
little Tommy Plat.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

"PUr beggar on horseback. AMI he
will ride to the devil" Not much he won't.
He'll sell the animal for five dollars.
tirst-if he can. If he can't, he will throw
off four dollars and fifty cents
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18
A6a Curo for Pllea

Kidaey-Wort acts first by overcoming In the
mildest manner all tendency to constipation ;
then, by it's great tonic and invigorating pro-
perties, 1t restores to health the debilitated
and weakened parts. We have hundreds Of
certified cures, whore all else had failed. Use
1t and suffer no longer.-E1chanqe
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

A MAN who was fishing for trout in the
'rionesta years ago, so tho story runs,
caught his hook on bag of gold and
brought 1t safely to shore. AS he looked
at the gold he said: "Just my luck; never
could catch any fish,"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

THOSE weaknesses so common to our
best female population can DO speedily
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

ONE way to make money is to take a
half.ponnd trout, fill 1t up with shot and
then 60 and bet it weighs pound and O
half.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

MRssKs. MORGAN uH,DLY. MutuIi Life
nula.hs, II htn ana ChcsihuL Stree s. h .ye on
hand superb STOCK o. extra llne ui ilty Ola.
inohOs, wiilch tDey offer nt ns lOw prices rs
stones OF the irst quality, p.ricct alike In color
AID shape, can 10 Dol for,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-18

SAFE AND RELIABLE.-There Is no dis
ease of the human system for which the
VKaET1NE cannot be used with perfect
safety, as it does not contain any metallic
compound.