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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Feels Young Again.

'My mother was afflicted a long time with
of the Whole system; headache, nervous prostra-
ton, md was almost helpless. No physicians or
medicines did her any good. Three months ago
she began to use Hop Bitters, with such good
effect that she seems and feels young again, al
though over 70 years old. We think there is no
other medicine fit to use in the family
lddy, in Providence, R.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

Mrs. Harriet N. Cooper, . colorsd woman,
died at Oheltenham, one Of the suburbs Of St
Louis, New Years Day, aged one hundred and
fifteen years. She weighed four hundred
pounds. Mrs. Cooper was the mother Of TWEEN
ty-fve children, the youngest Of whom is sixty
two years old. Her husband is one hundred
and one years old, andis still living.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

ST.. LOUIS owns eighteen parks and
squares, embracing 2,107 acres, costing
$1,405, 600 originally; and OF which 81
072, 900 have been spent. Forest Park,
the largest of the. lot, contains 1,371
acres, but Tower Grove Park, the gift Of
Henry Shaw, and improved under his
personal supervision, is far the finest. .
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The Oklahoma c~olonists are taking the ag-
gressive toward the army. Maj. Bloss, one Of
their number, is reported to have sent . per-
emptory challange to Lieut.. Wood, at Caldwell.
The cause Of the difficulty Is not stated.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Lawyers rate.

]. Manford Kerr, a prominent. young attor-
ney OF Piqna, Ohio, has been sentenced to n
year in the State Penitentiary by Judge Will
Jams for selling land without title. Kerr's &C
complished young wife, whom he married only
eight months ago, is nearly crazed with grief.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
The Panama ExpeAitIon startsa.

News from Paris says . preparatory expedi-
ton, composed Of engineers and skilled me-
chanics, have left Havre for Panama, direct, to
m the survey and operations tnmedi-
ately. A le-ge number Of mechanics and Labor
ers, a quantity Of machinery, and q large supply
of provisions have been ordered IN New Y6sk
and New Orleans for immediate shipment to the
scene of operations,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
The Fatal Boiler.

A boiler explosion in the Allentown (Pa.)
Rolling Mills, instantly killed one man, fatally
wounded five, and seriously wounded five 9TH
ers. The boiler-thirty feet long and three
feet in diameter-was rent in the middle, the
parts being thrown in opposite directions q dis
lance of two hundred feet.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
MarrI,re or Indiaua,. aovernor.E1ec.

Governor Porter, Of Indiana, was married on
the 9Th inst to Miss Cornelia Stone, of New
York, at the elegant mansion Of Waiter 8. Cur
ney, corner of Fifth avenue and Fiftieth street,
New York City. The wedding was very private,
none but the near relations being present. Miss
Stone is a tall, handsome blonde, with gray
eyes, and has been a bellein Washington society
for several wears past.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

A Miss Davis and her mother, at Cole Vale,
Bourbon County, Kan, were burned to death
by the clothing of the former igniting from an
open fire place. The clothing of the mother
took fire while she was trying to tear the cloth
ing from the frantic daughter, INC both were
burned to death.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

W. T. LEE, ESQ, of this paper says:
"Being convinced of the efficacy of st.
Jacobs Oil in curing rheumatism, have
no hesitency in recommending it."-M.
Clemens. (Mich.) True Record.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The excitement in South Africa caused by the
rising Of the Republicans in Transvaal is said to
be growing intense. In Cape Colony the revolt
Is considered . terrible calamity.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Poverty and Suffering.

'I was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering
for years, CAUSED by a sick family and large bills for doc
toring, which did them no good; I was completely dis
couraged until one year ago, by the advice of m pastor, l
procured Hop Bitters and commenced their use, and in
one month we were all we'll, and none of US have seen a
sick day since, andI want to say 10 all poor m4n, you can
keep your families we'll = year with Hop Bitters for less
than one Doctors visit will cost, I know it. A WORKING
MANI
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

There has been a week Of good sleigh-riding
in the State of Georgia, something unprece-
dented in the history Of the State. In fact, it
is the first sleighing there has been anywhere
in the State for twenty-five years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

A thief undertook to rob the daughter of
VIM. P. Sheldon, q New York banker, of her
wedding gifts, but he fell through a skylight of
an adjoining house, and was found dying on
the parlor floor, with his booty at his side. Tho
workmen who found him will collect the re-
ward 66ered, 90, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

Emperor Williams grand son and namesaks
Is to carry out his contract Of marriage with
Princess Augusta victoris Of schleswig-Hcl-
stein, February "a.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The only way in which some people
can draw the attention of the people to
themselves is to go to church late and
walk the whole length of the broad aisle
in creaking boots.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Yarnl.h Explo.ion.

-Four men were fatally burned in the brewery
of Peter Doegler, New York, by the explosion
Ola vat of varnish, which ignited from q light
brought in contact with il.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The happiness of your life depends
upon the quality of your thoughts;
therefore, guard accordingly, and take
care that you entertain no notions up-
suitable to virtue, and unreasonable to
nature.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

A CLEAR head and quick action must be pos
sessed for steady and successful effort; but who
can have such while suffering from cold? Use
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and procure immediate
raliaf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The trial of Tom Buford, the murderer Of
Appellate Judge Elliott, is in progress at Owen
ton, KY. Governor Blackburn appointed Judge
Jackson, Of Louisville, q special Judge to try
the case.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The New FORK Central Railroad has sub
scribed $3.50, 900 to the Worlds Fair, to be paid,
provided "a, 600, 900 shall be raised.s
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

INTO the Hands OF the GovernnenI
The Western Union Telegraph lines in Brit
ish Columbia have become the property Of the
Dominion Government.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Loat in one ArctIc aea.

dispatch from Copenhagen states that It il
feared the steamer Oscar Dickson, with an ex-
ploring party, has been lost In the Siberian Po-
lar eeas.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The German colonists on the volga in Rus
sia ale reported to be in o starving condition.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

WHEN a hornet gets down a mans
back he doesn't begin to know language
enough to do the situation justice. But
the man doesn't live who won't try it,
all the same.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

There is great distress in the Russian Prov
inces. The Saratofr Assembly reports that
$50, 900 peasants are starving in that Province,
and it is stated that in Samora upward Of q
million are in absolute want.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
mr. Phirp.

The gross revenue Of the United Kingdom
for 1880 was ESQ, 900, 800.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
More People Die

from diseased Kidneys than of consumption,
but not one fatal case in a thousand would oc-
cur if Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure was
taken in time. By all means try it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

WHEN a lady turns angler and fishes
for either a husband or a compliment she
is apt to catch more than she wants.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
me Maine trouble Reueuinv,

The Russians, in their last engagement with
the Turcomans, lost 5000 men and q large
quantity Of rifles and ammunition.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
The Numerous socIalisa.

Fowler, Champion & ca, Q firm OF New
York importers, have made an assignment, with
liabilities amounting to about $500, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

t. "a now stated that the man who forged the
Morey letter is known, and that it was no
Philip.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Heavy LOaa.

The authorities have discovered Q secret Or
ganization of Socialists extending over the
whole of Germany.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
A Heavy RaIlure.

1t is said that the marriage Of the Baroness
Curdett-C outts will take place during the pres.
emit month.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The Arbitration Scheme . Failure.
Vienna and Constantinopl dispatches concur
In reporting q collapse Of the arbitration
scheme on the Greek boundary question.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The Hudson straits are open for navi-
cation during five and q half months of
each year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Legislative DIM

The Indiana Senate came to o deadlock in
the effort to effect an organization. The
House organized without difficulty.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13

The question of allowing Plaisted to take his
seat as Governor OF Maine is now agitating the
members Of the Legislature of that State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
KLVIth CONGRESS- THIRD SESSION.
SENATE,

Congress met and resumed its labors on the
9Th inst.
In the Senate, the Vice President submitted
from the Secretary of War papers showing
maintenance of the channel at South Pass,
Mississippi River, for quarter ending November
9, 1880; also from Secretary Of War, indorse-
ment Of recommendation by Quartermaster
General for additional appropriation Of 81, 000,-
600 to replenish depot stock Of clothing, which
is exhausted.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Butler was
adopted directing the Secretary of the Interior
to furnish information and the report of the
Superintendent of the Census touching alleged
frauds in the enumeration Of the inhabitants Of
South Carolina.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations
authorizes Mr.. Eaton to report back the Con-
sular and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill, with q
few amendments. One provides that the
Charge d'Affaires at Bucharest, Roumania,
shall be also Consul General. Others reclassify
some of the Consulates. Belfast, Ireland, is
raised from fourth to third grade.
Mr.. Herman introduced a bill respecting
silver coinage which provides that thu Secretary
of the Treasury shall hereafter coin only such
an amount of standard silver dollars as he may
find necessary to meet the demand.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Keene,s sumner Re.ideuee Rurnea.

The summer residence of james A. Keene, at
Newport, B. L, burned last week. The loss is
aim 000-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
HOUSE.

An amendment offered by Mr.. Clymer appro-
priating S125, 900 to pay land grant railroads 80
per cent. of what the Quartermaster General
finds justly due them, was agreed to.
Mr. Regain offered o substitute to the Inter
State Bill. 1t provides that one man
should not be charged more than another for
the same service; that no drawbacks or rebates
should be allowed; that the people should not
be deprived of the benefit of the competition by
roads. That the people of localities should
be protected by partial restrictions on the
power Of corporations, and that more shall
not be charged for a shorter distance
than for q long distance over the same line.
Mr.. Rice inquired whether the gentleman
Reagan) believed Congress had power to oblige
the New York Central Railroad Company, in
any way, to modify charges for freight received
by it at Buffalo, either by railroad or steamboat
to be carried within the State of New York.
Mr.. Reagan replied that it was the origin and
destination of freight that fixed the nature of
the commerce. If freight was shipped from
one State to another, it was interstate COM
merce, whether it went over one or more rail-
roads.
The bill went over. When it next comes up,
one or two days will be allowed for debate.
Mr.. Kelley, in Committee of the Whole made
aspeech i'll opposition to the Funding Bill. and
Mr. Crittenden announced an amendment re-
pealing all acts imposing a tax on the CAPT
tai and deposits of savings banks, national
banks, State banks, and private bankers. pro-
viding that the tax on the circulating notes of
national banks issued on bonds authorized by
this act shall not exceed one-half of 1 per cent.
and providing, further, that the total amount
of silver dollars of 41214 grains, authorized
under the act of February %, 1878, shall not
exceed 800, 900. 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
An Hone.t L-gislator.

a remarkable scene is reported as occurring
in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania dur
ing the organization of the Senate. Senator
Coke, Of Luzerne, who occupied the seat to the
extreme right of the presiding officer, declined
to take oath. He Immediately attracted every
body's attention. He Is a man of imposing
presence, Of sfngularly pleasant face, with the
keenest black eyes- Understanding clearly his
purpose, he said he knew his action was q
forfeiture of his seat. and asked leave to read
to the Senate the address which hi had pre-
pared for his constituents. Permission being
granted, Mr.. Coke, with some emotion, read
the address, reviewing the oath to be taken,
and asserted that he used money for
expenses not authorized by law during his
canvass for Senator, such as furnishing
campaign clubs, paying taxes, employing
men at the polls. Not q dollar was spent,
however, for any improper or corrupt pur-
pose. He was aware Of his doing wrong after
having spent some money, but did not withdraw
from the campaign because he feared to jeopar-
die the whole Democratic ticket in Luzerhe.
He detailed at considerable length the various
items Of expenditure, which created a general
smile, as there was probably not a Senator on
the floor who had not used money in very much
the same way. Speaking Of the matter after
ward, Mr.. Coke said the only expense he neg
lected to speak of in his address was that for .
dish of oysters for a campaign worker. He
further said, privately, that he had no reason
whatever than that given In his address. This
action naturally created q sensation. Mr.. Coke
is a Democrat, who was elected over Chas. a.
Miner, a popular Republican In the wilkesbarre
District, and it is generally conceded that his
candidacy was the strength which pulled the
whole Democratic ticket through in that county.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
NEWS
RritIsh Army Exn.....

The British army estimates for the year viii,
It Is stated, exceed $40, 900, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Ten Pe.rl. Burned to Death.

4 ire In . t. " story tenement house In
Madison street, hen York, burned ten people
alive and seriously injured many more. The
DIRE started ct the bottom of the stairs that
furnished the only exit, excepting = fire-escape
attached to the building outside, and in less
than five minutes the flames had swept through
the stairway to the roof, cutting of the escape
Of . score Of persons. The tenants, panic
stricken, made Q rush for the roof, but the
scuttle was firmly hooked and would not yield.
The ascending flames drove the people back
within their rooms, and the widest confusion
followed. Men and women threw their children
from the windows and jumped after them
through the flames that swept across the yard
and set their clothing ablaze. When the fire.
men obtained the mastery the dead bodies of
nine persons who had been burned were taken
out from the building. Several were injured
in their efforts to escape and were sent to the
hospital. The following is O list of the dead:
Ellen Sheridan, aged 43 years; Kate Sheridan,
IA years; Maggie Sheridan, 8 years; Martin
Sheridan, 8 years; John Walsh, 10 years;
Thomas Cassidy, 6 years; Charles Cassidy, 8
years.; girl named Eagan, 2 years, and Mrs.
Sheridan, age unknown. Several persons were
injured, among them James Cassidy, Mary
Eagan, and Charles Walsh. The crowd Of
people on the street became very dense, and
the hremen could scarcely work. The excite
ment and confusion was something terrible,
and the groans and shrieks Of women in the
crowd as the charred remains of the dead were
brought out were horrible. Firemen, police
men, and citizens all united in attempting to
rescue the sufferers, but their work was of little
avail. The fremen carried out five children,
who were burned to a crisp. As the men carried
their lifeless burdens to the street women
screamed and fell in Mysteries, and the most
hardened Of the crowd shed tears as the bodies
Of the children were placed in the dead wagons.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-13
Public Debt statemenk

The following is the public debt statement for the
month of December:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

life. Both of these roads have been
contending against such snow-falls
all Winter in Wisconsin and Mime
soto as were unknown before to the
oldest inhabitant, and they not only
experienced all the loss and incon-
ven;ence of blockades and delayed
trains, but have had entailed upon
them a pecuniary loss of hundreds
Of thousands of dollars to remove
the snow ana ice from some portions
of their tracks. Some sections of
road that run through heavy cuts
have cost as much to keep them
clear of snow this winter as it did
originally to grade them, and now
the floods OF Springs are supple
menting the disasters of an unpar-
alleled hard Winter. Altogether,
the damage that the people of the
West have suffered by snow and
floods since the first of last Deem
Der has been without previous COM
parison, and will show an aggregate
amount of loss that will tax their
resources to the uttermost, in some
localities, to repair. 1t is gratifying
to know that the worst is probably
over.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

THE uncomfortable fees which
the attorneys are in the habit of
charging for their services has be-
come subject Of general remark
and complaint. A recent case was
that Of Mr.. William II. Wander
bits lawyer, who defended the
old Commodore's will from the
assault made upon it by the others
heirs, and for which service he only
charged $250,000. He probably
graded the bill by the size of The
clients pile, and the amount of
money involved in the suit. Prob,
ably the same lawyer had often
done as much work as was involv-
ed in the Vanderbilt case for 81,
900, and considered himself we'll
paid. Mr.. Vanderbilt very prop
erly refused to pay the bill, and
the attorney sued him for it. But
he might better have paid it on
the start, as nearly all the lawyers
can be called upon to testify in
cases of the kind that the services
rendered are worth all that is asked.
They all have personal interest
in the custom of charging as high
fees as possible. and it is unpro-
tessional to aid i'll cutting down a
bill, no matter how high it is, if
the amount does not exceed the
ability Of the client to pay it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

THE Democrats of the Senate
were very disasreeably surpassed
one day last week by az attack from
Senator Frye, of Maine. Although
the youngest member of the body,
he made the best and most effective
speech that has been heard this
session. 1t was a scathing indict-
ment of every State in the South,
without exception, and was so clear
and logical, and SO well backed up
with official reports and figures. that
it will be difficult, if not impossible,
for the Bourbons to make respect
able defense.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28
CBITUAR Y.

Died, in the town of Fayette, on
the 10Th inst, Mrs. Kunnigunda
Frank, aged 60 years 5 months.
Mrs. Frank was born in Bavaria,
Germany, November II, 1920; was
married in 1889; emigrated with
her husband to America in 1912,
and lived in the States of Indiana,
Missouri and Illinois until 1S4S,when
they removed to Shullsburg, Wis,
remaining there year and a half !;
after which they settled on the place
where she died, after very brief
sickness.
Mrs. Frank lived consistent
christian life, being lifelong mem
Der of the Lutheran church. She
won the affections Of large circle
of friends, who expressed their re-
CARDS in their attention and attend
auce during her sickness and at the
funeral, which took place at her res
idence Oh the 21st inst, and who
followed her remains to the Yellow
Stone cemetery. Mrs. Frank leaves
three sons and one daughter, having
buried her husband Il years, and
remained in widowhood till her
death. A. 4.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28
State Board of Control.

On Saturday last Governor Smith
gave to the public the names of the
fire gentlemen selected by him as
the Board of Control of State Chair.
table and penal institutions, provid
ed for by law Of the late ligisla-
ture. Here they are:
Col. 6. w Burchard of Jefferson County.
Gen JAS. Bntlitf of Lafayette q"
Louis A. Proctor Of Milwaukee -
Chas. Luling Of Maintowoc ="
Chas D. Parker of st. Croix .
All are Republicans except Mr..
Parker, whose political status is not
well defined. In 1873 he was elect
ed Lieutenant Governor as Demo-
crat, and two years ago he ran for
Congress in the It'll district as a
greenbacker. The appointments
are generally approved as good in
personnel and forming a board like
ly to do the state good service. In
selecting Gen. Bintliff from the Sd
district, the Governor, acted entirely
on his own judgment it seems, or
upon suggestions from, without the
district. There is said to have been
more desire expressed for different
appointment from within the dis
trIct.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

THE dedication Of the monument
at Washington Monday not only
honors the man whose services the
statue commentaries, but it honors
the woman who made his likeness
in bronze. Not only the model but
the casting was made by Winnie
Ream, and the material used was
from a cannon captured by Farragnt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

PRESIDENT GARFIELD has lost
flesh very rapidly since the inaug-
uration, and it is attributed to che
amount of hand shaking he has been
compelled to do. One correspond
ent asserts that the Presidents right
arm is in "a condition of lameness
that gives him great pain and IN
convenience. He should content
himself hereafter with saying "How
DIV
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

EuRoPE's gold is pouring into this
country at the rate of S5,000,0oO a
week, and Europe's population at
the rate of 10000 souls week,
After We shall have drained her of
all her gold aud all her people, we
will let her ego 70 grass
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

THE swollen waters of the Missis-
sippi River broke through the Sny
levee south of Quincy, H., Monday
morning, flooding an immense region
of rich farming land. It is estimated
that 10000 acres of Winter wheat,
which had promised a fine crop, are
under water.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-28

THE disastrous food at Omaha,
Council Bluffs, Sioux City and other
points along tho Missouri river and
its tributaries, continues. The river
is now higher than it has ever been
known before. Vast tracts, includ-
ing towns and country, are flooded.