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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
The Honest, Very Honest Merchant.

A tall young man of twenty years
landed at the Union Depot with a bun
die under his arm, and after three or four
minutes spent in getting his bearings he
walked up Jefferson avenue n turned
into a clothing store.
"Do you wish to try on some coats
and VESTS for a dollar" asked the pro-
prietor, as he rushed from behind the
counter.
"No, I guess not. Do you deal on the
square?"
"My trent, dot is exactly what I does.
I vas SO square dot / lose $1,000 last
year. Can I sell you an oafercoat for ten
dollar?"
"No, I guess not. Here is an over
coat that / bought of you four weeks
] ago."
thought of me ?"
eyes, I think you are the man. When
I got it home we found it was moth
eaten. I can pick it to pieces in a dozen
places"
els dot possible! Und how much
you pay?"
"Eight dollars"
"My sthars? And What you want
now?"
at want my money back"
"Vhell-vhell. My trent, I Am sorry
for you. You seem like an honest poy,
and it vhas too bad"
"Yes, it was a swindle, and I want my
money back"
"Dear me, but I wish you vhas here
yesterday! Let me explain to you.
You bought dot coat four weeks ago?"
eyes, four weeks to-day"
& VIII r LII ,41l 1,,l4 ~ ~ ao7e,n
Philip shust n day before. Philip is
not a square man"
"What have I got to do with Philip ?"
"Let me explain. In dree days
! Philip makes an assignment to my brud-
der Louis. Dot Louis is a leetle of.
He would sheat your eye-teeth away
from you"
"Yes, but I havn't anything to do
with Louis"
"Let me explain. Louis kept der
gage to myfadder-law, and vhas bounced
out"
"I do not know anything about that. -
"Let me explain. My fadder-law
vhas took nit a fit and died, and he leaf
dis blaze to my wife. My wife vhas
gone to Europe for two years, and she
leaf me as agent. Now you see how il
vhas. I cannot tell you who sold you
dot coat. May be it vhas Philip, may
be Louis, may be my fadder-law. Il
couldn't hat been me, for I vhas IL
Chicago. If you leave dot coat I Will
write to my wife. She is square, shust
like me, and may be she writes back do
you can take a linen buster and two white
vests and call it all right"
"Say, this is a sneaking swindle,
exclaimed the young man.
"May be it vhas. Philip was a grea
liar" 1
"Tn go to the police
"Vhell, dot ish all right; may be d,
police Will help me catch Louis.
shust found oudt last night dot he Gu
all der hind buttons off all der coats il
der store before he left"
'.If you'll step outdoors, I'll masl
you !"
"Vhell, I like to oblige, but you see
vhas only agent for my wife,
"Well, you'll hear from me again, ant
don't you forget it,! said the victim a
he went out.
ST hope SOL hope SO. like to max
it all right. I vhas only agent for m,
wife, but I feel SO square dot I take do
coat back for tree dollars, if you vhan
to trade it out in paper collars."-De
trDit Free Press.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

ence of Nitrogen, either as ammonia or
nitric acid, but more especially in this
latter form. Under these circumstances,
we cannot be surprised at the conflict
ing results arrived at by different exper-
iments upon the application of salt.
In Great Britain the use of salt as a
manure, which at n time was very
large-more in consequence of the exer-
tions of those VIC had that substance
to sell than from any benefit derived
from its application-has now almost
entirely ceased, and it would appear
that, at all events as far as this country
is concerned, the rain water is competent
to furnish all that is required by vegeta-
ton.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
A Mapnanimous Woman.

Twas a terrible moment. The man
was evidently drowning, while the crowd
on shore stood helpless and horrible. At
this juncture some one yelled, ooh, for
a boat I" But there was no BOAT within
ten miles. The suspense became awful,
and. the sun sank into the misty bosom
of the West like a bloody pumpkin. ALI
at once a female voice was heard above
the roar Of the breakers, "Never mind
the boat; take one of my shoes" 1t wa
the voice of a heroic Chicago woman,
and the applause that greeted it was
heard three hundred miles at sea.-ChS-
cago Tribune.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
RESCUED IRON DEATH.

William J. Coughlin, Of Somerville, Mass, says: srn
the fall of 1876 was taken with nLEEDIxe OF THE LUNGS.
followed by a severe cough. I lost my appetite and
flesh, and was confined to my bed. In ls77 was ad.
mitted to the hospital. The doctors said I had a hole in
my lung as big as q half dollar. At one time q report
went around that I was dead. I gave up hope, but =
friend told me of DR.. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM
FOR II LUNGS. Igot 3 bottle, when, to my surprise,
Icommenced to feel better, and to-day I feel better than
for three years past. I write this hoping every one at.
hicted with Diseased Lungs will take DIR. WILLIAM
HALLS BALSAM, and be convinced that CONSUMP-
TON CAN BE CURED. Ican positively say 1t has done
more good than all the other medicines I have taken
ince my sickness.n
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
THE old proverbs are great things. A

THE old proverbs are great things. At
least some folks think they are. One
of them a : GA man cannot bite the
bottom out of a frying-pan without
shutting his nose" Now what is there
clever or remarkable about that? If it
had said that a man cannot bite the bot
tom out of his nose without shutting
the frying-pan, or that a man can't bite
the smut off the pan without frying his
nose, OF something like that, there
would be something to it to interest and
instruct.-LoUeU Citizen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prostraton
and all forms of general debility relieved by
taking MENsMAN's PERFORMED BEEF Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. It contains blood-mak-
ing, force-generating and DEMONSTRATING prop
critics; is invaluable in all enfeebled conditions,
whether the result of exhaustion, nervous pros
~tration, o%verwork, or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints, Cas-
well, Hazard & Co., proprietors, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

ABsURDIrIEs OF science Scientists
have discovered worms in fishes and are
bothering their brains to know how they
came there. Very simple. We have fed
something less than a million worms to
fishes ourselves. All that is necessary
is to put O worm on a hook, drop it into
the water and the fishes will eat it off as
clean as a whistle. Worms in fishes l.
NeW Haven Register.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
Female Complaint., >,

DIR. r. v. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y.:-Dear Sir
I write to tell you what your "Fayorite Pre-
scription" has done for me. I had been a great
sufferer from female complaints, especially
dragging down. for over six years, durin,
much of the time unable to work. I paid out
hundreds Of dollars without any benefit till J
took three bottles of the "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" and l never had anything do me SO much
good in my life. I advise every sick lady to
take it. MRS. EMLY RHoADs, McBrides, Mich.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

A CoNNEoT1cUT mother learned of her
daughters contemplated elopement, and
on the night appointed for the flight she
put omelaudanum in the girls tea. The
latter fell asleep and did not wake up un-
til next morning, and in the meantime
Romeo got tired of waiting and went
home disguised. He goes with another
girl now.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
Tn. Mead Cannot r. H,i.ea.

nor if your lungs are badly wasted away can
You be cured by the use of DR.. Pierce's .'Golden
Medical Discovery" It is, however, unequaled
as q tonic, Alternative, and nutritive, and readily
cures the most obstinate cases of bronchitis,
coughs, colds, and incipient consumption, far
SURPRISING in efficacy cod liver oil. Send two
stamps for DIR. Pierce's pamphlet on Consump-
ton and Kindred Affections. Address WoRLD's
D1spENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, NY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

"YoU sot," exclaimed a poor woman
to her husband, "you are always at the
tavern getting drunk with hot punch,
while I am at home with nothing to
drink but cold water F" "Oold, you
silly jade ! why don't you warm it?"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

Pour into your age your whole life, i
it be pure and good, and be sure that
you have done something-your little
all. There shall be no drop of that life
wasted. Where you put it there it shall
be, an atom in the slowly-ris1ng monu-
ment OF a world redeemed to goodness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

NEVER put off till tomorrow what
you can do to-day" said an advising
mother to her child. "Well then,
mamma, let us eat the mince pie that's
in the cupboard" was the child's pre-
cocious reply.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, vii
send their Electro-yoltaic Belts and othe
Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days t.
any person afflicted with Nervous Debility
Lost Vitality, and kindred troubles, guarantee
ing complete restoration of vigor and manhood
Address as above without delay.
P. $40 risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial is allowed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

"AMrRrcA," says an Englishman, "is
q country where a mans statement is
not worth two cents unless backed up
with an offer to bet you ten dollars"
Hit us that time.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

A
"A. holiday presents; square grand pisnofortes, four very
handsome round corners, rosewood cases. three unisons
Beatty's matchless iron frames, stool, book, cover, boxes
S222.7 5 to S291. 50; catalogue prices. $500 TO $1,000
satisfaction guaranteed. or money refunded, after one
logue prices $500 to $500 standard pianofortes Of the uni
church, chapel, parlor, 3 upward. Visitors welcome
free carriage meets passengers; Illustrated catalogue lhol-
day edition. free. Address or call upon
DANIEL r. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

A MARYLAND exchange refers to MI.
Thos. G.. Forward, of Belair, that State,
who was cured by st. Jacobs Oil. of
rheumatism. dorchester (M. " Sunday
Mornino Tribune.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

No MAN knows what ministering angel his
wife is until he comes home one day, suffering
with a dreadful Cold and she happens to have
a bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in the house.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

You've and middle aged men suffering from
memory, and kindred symptoms, should send
three stamps for Part VII of pamphlets issued
by Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
Weight of Bushels.

Whenever any of the following arti-
cles shall be contracted for, or sold or
delivered, and no special contract or
agreement shall be made to the contrary,
the weight per bushel shall be as fol-
lows, to witt.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

"what every one says must be true thai
CDR. Sellers Cough Syrup" has no equal fol
coughs and colds. Try it. Price 25c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

Mr.. E. G. GARTMAN, the business
manager of the Evening Dispatch, of
York, Pa, was cured neuralgia by three
applications of st. Jacobs Ol.-Boston
(Mass.) Saturday Evening Express.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

ONLY the genuine axle grease has the name
Of Frazer on every package, and wears longer
than any other.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

For a Christmas present buy one of the Mass.
Organ Co.'S Harpettes, and your children will be
delighted and give you music in your own home
these long winter evenings.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

MIR. Foea said to his wife ct will
come right back" The wife gently re-
sponded "See that you come back
right"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

For loss of appetite, nausea of stomach and
indigestion, "Lindsey's Blood Searcher has
no equal. Sold by druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

A STORY which, if true, adds one more
item to the list of dangers to which hui
manity is exposed, is going the rounds
of the English press. 1t is gravely as
serted that a coast guard pacing his beat
along the lonely shore neal Eastbourne
was suddenly attacked by q seal, and
escaped with his life only through
prompt and vigorous manipulation of a
sword-cane with which he CHANGED to be
provided.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
Beer Anect. the Kidpcy..

And it may seriously interfere with the health
unless promptly counteracted, and for this pur-
pose Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has
no equal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08
On Thirty nax., Trial.

Ask Druggists for it. 1t clears out rati
mice, reaches, bed-bugsy 15c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

SUFFERERS from Constipation should make
one trial of Kidney Wort and be cured.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-12-08

1t was also quite evident that the soda
was taken up in the plant as nitrate of
soda, that salt having been found in the
Juice. In the experiment where potash
was not used (No. p the juice contained
considerably more phosphoric acid and
rather more nitrogen.
In another experiment., where salts of
ammonia were employed, furnishing an
equivalent amount of nitrogen to that
contained in the nitrate of soda, the
amount of soda taken up per acre did
not exceed twenty-five pounds, and no
more was taken up where 800 pounds of
common salt were applied in addition.
Under all circumstances the production
of sugar by the unit of nitrogen in the
form of ammonia was very much less
Than its production by the unit of nitro
gen in the form of nitric acid. In an
other experiment. where the nitrogen of
the salts of ammonia was doubled by
the addition of rape cake, considerable
amounts of soda appear to have been
token up from the common salt, as we
find in the juice:
Potash. Soda.
lbs. lbs.
After salts of ammonia and ape cake. 1874 55
After salts of ammonia alone. ......156 36
The increase of sugar where the 300
pounds of common salt were used
amounted to about $40 pounds per acre.
1t must, however, be mentioned that in
this case there was a large increase of
phosphoric acid in the juice, which may
have had some influence on the produc-
ton.
On the whole, I am disposed to think
that. while there is some evidence of a
beneficial influence from the application
of soda, it is tolerably certain that little
or no effect is produced unless all the
other elements of plant food are present
in abundance /; and it would further ap-
pear that its power Of entering into veg
citation depended chiefly upon the pres
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
Edison's Electric Stock.
y. Y, Times.


The tax commissioners assessed the
capital stock Of the Ellison Electric Light
Company at 81 $4,000, estimating the
value of each share at about $500, and
taxed the company upon that amount
for the year 1880. The company pro.
tested against this assessment and show
ed that its capital stock consisted OF s.
coo shares. each OF the par value 500,
of which 800 shares had been sold for
$4,000, and 2. 500 issued in thepurchase
of patent rights, &c. The secretary OF
the company made an affidavit reciting
these facts, and stating that the COM
pany has made nothing in business, the
patented articles owned or 10 be owned
bv il being yet unprotected, ana that it
is in debt i'm the sum OF $4,000, having
expended altogether sos, 600 in the pros
ecution of experiments. In this atfida-
Wit il was also stated that the company 9
stock was not upon the market regular
Nv and has no quotable market value,
although, through the influence OF news
paper articles, fictitious value has been
given TO it and few shares Lave been
purchased by speculative persons at
prices far above par. Upon these rep
reservations the tax commissioners re-
duced the assessments from Sl,520,OOO
10 $50 900. The Edison Electric Light
Company were still dissatisfied and
procured a writ OF certiorari for re-
view.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16

Sunday Express lesves Wheeling at 9:7 A. H..
arriving at Wellsburgat 900 An. and at Steu.
benville at 1880 A. ~, connecting With Pacific
Ex press for all Western points.
Trains leaving Columbus at $40 ?. n and G: IS
A. n. run daily. Through Chicago Express,
leaves Columbus daily except Sunday, II $50 p.
with sleeping car ATTACHED arriving In Chica-
20 at 30 next morning. Berths can be secured
IN advance at Union Depot ticket once, Colum.
bus.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars through
without change from stsubenyile East 70 Phils.
celphia ard New York, and West 10 Colum bus,
Cincinnati, Louisville, indianapolis and st.
Louis
For through tickets, baggage checks. sleeping
car accom- modations, and any further infornia.
uon apply 10 Joseph N. Belleyille, Ticket Ageu,
At Panhandle Depot foot Of Eleventh street, or
At City Ticket Once, under Mcclure House
wheeling.
OWL 0Bren. General Passenger and Ticket
Aren't Columbus y. novs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
INGERSOLL AGAIN At
Tackled.
A Delaware Grand Jury After
Him.

hIII1s
The grand jury OF New Castle county,
Del, at Wilmington, on Tuesday, in It's
final report, complimsnted Chief Justice
Comegys for his 'incisiye and well.
timed declarations upon blasphemy,
and added: "The audacity with which
the notorious blasphemer, known as
Robert G. Ingersoll, recently snnounc-
ed his purpose TO lecture in this city on
intidelity has no parallel in the habits OF
respectable vagabondism. Practically
he therein proposes to destroy the
sanctlty and comforting influences OF
the Sabbath, TO undermine the assur-
ances OF faith and hope, the very pillars
upon which religion rests; TO spread
broadcast among US people, happy IN
the promises Of the Bible, blank, lear,
full doubt; to extinGuish every ray OF
light that may shine upon the trusting
CHRISTIANS path OF life, in death. even
70 the soul's eternal rest. For the as
surances OF prompt and exemplary
punishment which the honorable, the
court has Suppressed, in all such cases
hereafter, not only the grand Jury, put
all Christians, will give earnest THANKS.
And 10 the end that this desplsed re,
viler of religion may not again deal
out his impious rhetoric in our city
with impunity, the grand Jury recon-
mends that the city authorities be re-
quested to prevent his public appear.
ance here in future in the character OF
arch blasphemer and reviler of God and
religion. Let him be taught that In
Delaware blasphemy is a crime, and,
as such, will be punished by fine and
Imprisonment" 1t is generally under
stood that should lngersoll attempt TO
lecture in the State again he will be ar
rested and tried Though no engage
ment has been made, it is further I'M
derstood that IngerSoll shortly will de-
liver a lecture at the Opera House in
Wilmington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
THE POLITICAL SIGNIFI-
CANOE
or the Temperance Movement.
Corresponds nee OF the Register.

or the Temperance movement
Corresponds nee OF the Register.
PARKERsBURG, February IA.
As you have been 80 courteous In
publishing many communications writ
ten in the interest OF the proposed con-
stitutional amendment, allow me now
to emphasize what saw in your paper
a few DAYS ago, written by Echo" with
reference to keeping the question out OF
politics.
Ipotice that the .Inteltgencer and the
Parkersburg STATE Journal have beth
spoken out decidedly in favor, not OF the
amendment itself, now mark you, but in
favor of submitting the important ques-
ton TO vote OF the people.
Now. neither OF these papers
could hardly be put down as
lifelong advocates OF temperance,
but they note that there is now being
developed, and will be further developed
q popular current in favor OF this
amendment being submitted to the peo-
ple. And the minority can always az
ford to bid for the vote that is carried on
such current. =,
No, why not keep this issue out OF
politics. II the Legislature will submit
the amendments it will be discussed
and voted upon independent OF party
lines. But, failing now, if the same
measure has to be pressed
upon the next Legislature, there is no
alternative left the friends OF the move
ment but to make 1t subject OF agita-
ton in the election Of the next Legisla-
ture. No one would regret being COM
PEELED TO take such an alternative, more
than one who, while his heart is in this
amendment, is nevertheless
DEMOCRAT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
A Heavy Customs Haul.

A woman known as Mrs. Ray Gordon
landed at New York few days ago on
the Britannia, and WAS Just leaving the
wharf with several trunks and boxes
when she was overloaded by a customs
inspector. She protested that her bag
gage had been inspected. but an exam
nation of one OF the boxes disclosed
lO7 yards of silk, l62 yards of silk rib.
bon. 30 yards of velvet, 50 yards Of
wooden dress goods, 473 yards OF cotton
edgings, a lot OF velvet embroidery, some
silk stockings and % yards Of lace, on
all of which no duty had been collected.
The lace, which was new, was sewed to
sUme soiled garments. Mrs. Gordon
was released, but afterwards, in a room
which she had occupied at a hotel, was
found 100 yards OF silk ana velvet, which
it was supposed, from the straps attach
el to it, Mrs. Gordon had fastened to
her body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the er-
rors and indiscretions ofyouth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss OF manhood,
&C., will send recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHAsGR. This great RENE
DIV was discovered by missionary IN
South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph I. Inman,
Station D, New York City.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
h,.,d .nrrted far over the rich green

blood spurted far over the rich green
grass. ,nohodv v.s n
shapeless mass. 1t would rest Ihe he
during day, and when night came inc
wolves would come sneaking from nlo-
den ravines to devour it to the last NOR
sci and then fight over the blood'stain-
ed grsss.l
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-16
A Chapline Street Residence
af Public Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY VESTED IN
Id me ~ Executor OF the will Of Alex.
Turner, deceased, will sell at public auction,
at the front door OF the Court House Of Ohio
county, on
SATURDAY, THE 10TH pAYoF FEBRUARY
1851, beginning at 10 O'Clock A. ~. the premises
occapied by Mr.. Turner at the time OF his death
As residence. The house IL No. li29 Chapline
said street, and runs back TO alley. and was GO "a.
yeyed % Mr. Turner by deed dated December
% 1855, and recorded In County Clerks Office in
deed book 20, page as, 10 which deed attention
is respectfully directed.
Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing are invited 70
examine the premises. Possession given April
/, ISL. Terms OF sale made known on day OF
sale, or sooner by applying 10 :ne undersigned.
T. J. HUGUs
Executor, ofice II Twelfth Street
J. G.. HERvEY, Auctionser Ia
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FOR BALE.

THE GRANITE HOUSE AT wELLsBURG.
with two lots. The one on which the
building IN situsted has a front Oh Water street
of 7l1Z feet, and rum ng back HOY feet and the
on Charles street. on which ID situsted good
stable. The house 10 q large two story building
containing 20 rooms, having all necessary out.
buildings and modern improvements. For fur
ther information apply 70 Mrs Gelsthorpe, the
occupant or 10 K. b. WOODS, Real Estate
Agent lll0 Chapline ST., Wheeling wa. fe9ra