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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
A ~postil. . of Martin Luthers Time

We accidentally discovered in thu
city, not long since, 'tpostiP" OF Martin
Luther-that is, series of sermons
written by him to be read to congregar
tions by ministers who were not com.
petent to prepare sermons for them
selves. It was published In 1882 By
Louis Lufft, of Wittenberg, who, by the
way, was the printer of all Luthers
works during the lifetime of that re-
former. The book is composed of three
volumes bound in one, the binding being
full calf with fancy brass corners and
brass clasps. The binding, either from
age or stain, has q very dark brown ma
hogany color; and, although $50 years
old, carries its age lightly, being well
preserved through ali its changes and
mishaps. It is printed from old German
text in wooden type, and profusely Illus
trated with highly illuminated woodcuts,
the illumination being done by hand
with very bright colors and gold and sui
yer leaf. To us the most astonishing
feature about the book is the fact that
these colors seem to have retained all the
brightness which they had when put on
true, too, of the large fancy initial let
ters at the beginning OF each sermon.
The gold leaf was used principally IN
forming the halo about the head OF the
Savior, or on the urns and other vessels
used about the temple. 1t was also en-
ployed in decorating the garments OF the
high priests and of the wealthier classes
represented. These garments are said to
be Of styles worn by Germans in Luther's
time, and make very curious display.
Viewing the engraving as work OF
art, simply, it is amusing to note how
literal the artist has been in his interpre-
tation and illustration of passages OF
scriptures. For instance, the llustra-
tion of the passage which speaks OF cast
ing the beam out of our own eye before
attempting to pluck the mote from oul
brothers.. The Savior is represented as
directing the attention of his disciples te
a man at some distance who is eSout te
pick from the eye Of another something
which looks like very small pin; while
from his own eye great stick Of timbel
projected diagonally toward heaven.
The devil, when cast out In one in
stance, is shown as sort of flying non
descript with bats wings, vulturei
beak, and mammoth claws, these las
two appendages being painted black
while the body of the thing is green
This ''postil" came into the hands o
John Hartman, an old German who live
in Amelith, this county. He purchases
it in Bavaria, Germany, of Tyroles
family for the insignificant sum of tel
cents in 1850. He himself is q perfec
book-worm, and we are told that in hi
log cabin at Amelith he has old books c
great value, they all being of religion
and moral character. Citu Pres,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
xLvIIth CONGRESS.
SENATE
[FIRsT SESSION.

A petition was presented, bearing among
others II, 1000 names of leading Boston citizens,
asking for civil service reform. Mr.. Williams,
of Kentucky, spoke in favor Of tariff for re-
venue only and Mr.. Ingalls, defended the
Arrears of Pensions Act. The bill directing
purchase by the Secretary of the Treasury, for
public use, Of the Freedman's Bank property
and real estate, and parcels Of ground adjacent
thereto, belonging to the Freedman's Saving
and Trust Company, passed.
Mr.. Ingalls, resolution approving the PEN
sion Arrears Law, was laid aside informally.
Mr.. Coke spoke in favor OF tariff revision BY a
committee Of the two Houses. Favorable
report was made upon claims for depredations
committed by the Indians in the massacre at
White. River Agency in 1873.
Mr.. Blair, of New Hampshire, introduced q
resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution, prohibiting the Manufacture,
sale, importation, and expectation of alcoholic
liquors and other poisonous beverages from
and after A. d. 1900. Consideration was re-
sumed of the resolution declaring the pension
arrears law ought not to be repealed, and
Mr.. Blair, in its favor, made an argument to
illustrate the correctness of the principle upon
which arrears are based. Mr.. Vest, of Missouri,
also spoke in favor of the resolution.
A bill was introduced providing for the or
ganization Of the district of Southeastern
Alaska, and for civil government therefor.
Respecting the resolution declaring that the
pension arrears law ought to be repealed, Mr..
Call, Of Florida, submitted an amendment pro-
sviding pensions for needy and disabled sur
vivors of the Indian wars prior 1S45, including
the Black Hawk, Greek, and Seminole wars.
Mr.. Beck said the principle had been an
nounced that arrears of pensions should be
given to pensioners of all our wars, irrespective
Of their circumstances, and that if this was
carried out it would bankrupt the country. He
would vote for properly guarded legislation to
pension the needy and deserving of oul
| veterans, but not those of them who did moi
need this aid. The resolution was laid aside
and Mr.. Frye made speech on the tariff.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
WASHINGTON BRIEFS.

THERE are tyenty-eieht railroad bills before
Oongress
TIE ,ubiect of nostaI savings hanks has not
been disposed Of VET.
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su-,s y 20 anu otet.
1t Is contemplated In washington 10 repeA
''io eA1- On pank cnecks.
EDWIN n WEBSTER has been connrmeo Ooi-
lector OF Customs at Baltimore.
SENATOR SHERMAN expresses confidence that
his funding bill will pass the House.
THREE hundred employees were discharged
from the Census Office the past week.
PLACES have been given in the Senate to sew
eral Of the deposed Democratic employees OF
the House.
JoHa d. DErRzEs has tendered his resigna-
ton Of the Office of Government Printer to take
effect April !.
THERE promises to be trouble between Mr.
Blaine and President Arthur respecting South
American policies.
THE proposed new State of Dakota has now
495 school houses, lis churches, and thirty
three Touring mills.
Nor Iess than a ono hills have already haan
introduced in both houses of Congress, many
OF them by request.
THE river and habor approximation bill will
not be ready for consideration of the House
before the Ist of April
IT II said the new A assistant Secretarv of tbe
Treasury, to be appoiated in place Of Upton.
will be an Indiana man.
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IHE house committee on hules instructed
hepresentatye Heed to report favorable the
resolulion 10 create select committee on
woman sunrs6e 70 consist OF nine members.
TIE new five cent Garfield postage stamp
will be ready for issue March 1. This stamp ia
pronounced the fruest likeness of General Car
field and the bandsomest stamp vet issued bv
the Postofice Department.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Adrian, Michigan, is in q fever Of excitement
ever the unauthorized issue of $3.50, 900 worth
Of water-works bonds, by the Mayor, Thos. ].
Naviu, which were negotiated through the
Union Trust Company, New York, and over
half the money has been paid on them. All
this has been done secretly, and the facts have
just come to light. The bonds were signed by
the Mayor, who, since the revelations, has left
the town
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
British Parliament.

The British Parliament met on the 7th inst,
and the Queens speech was read. Concerning
the condition Of Ireland, it is remarked in the
speech that, compared with last year, there are
signs Of improvement that "justice has been
administered with great efficacy, and intim-
idation, which has been employed to deter oc-
cupiers Of lands from fulfilling their obliga-
tions, and from availing themselves of the act
Of last session, shows, upon the whole, dimin-
ished force" In the House of Commons
Bradlaugh was not permitted to take the oath
Of Office, the vote standing 286 to 227,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Robbers Killed.

Edgar Wilson, Zach Whitehead, and Nicholas
Bond, three known desperadoes were shot and
killed at Tunnelton, Lawrence County, Ind,
while in fhe act of robbing house that had
formerly been occupied as a saloon, and in
which there was supposed to be hidden treas
ures. A man named Ben Willoby had gotten
into the gangs confidence, and knowing Of
their intended raid, informed several Of Tun-
nelton's best citizens, who forthwith set about
preparing to give them hot reception. A
correspondent says the trio who were killed
while committing the burglary we're, perhaps,
the worst desperadoes in the State, two of
them having been outlaws on the plains, and
often boasted Of their villamous deeds.
Horrible Fate of Three Young Men.
Three young men left Flat Rock, Crawford
County, ILL.,, about four weeks ago, one named
Clark, and two Of them bearing the name Of
Mcclure. They took a skiff and endeavored
to Cross the Embarrass River, while the ice
was running and the water very high.
In going through the back water their craft
capsized, and all received a thorough soaking
in the icy water. By wading and swimming
short distance, they succeeded in reaching
a small island or knoll that was not submerged,
and during the night evidently tried to keep
from freezing by running around trees and
saplings. One Of them was found with his
coat OF, showing that he had succumbed to the
cold, and another had taken the garment and
put it on, in hopes of saving his own life. The
next day Sunday people living in the vicinity
heard shouting and hallooing in the direction
Of the island, but supposed it came from
hunters. who frequently made such outcries in
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

The Brazos River, in Texas, overhowed its
banks last week and did incalculable damage
to plantations along its course. Many families
were obliged to fee from their homes for their
lives. The river has not been as high before
since 1852.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

FoR BAD BRKATH.-Three hours after
breakfast take teaspoonful of the fol-
lowing mixture: Chlorate of potassa,
two drachms; sweetened water, four
ounces. Wash the mouth occasionally
with the same mixture, and the breath
will be as sweet as an infants of two
months.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
The Notorious Nancy Glenn.

The case Of Lena Miller against Nancy Glenn,
the latter one of the most notorious characters
in the State Of Indiana, has been compromised
on the payment Of s6, 500. Miss Miller charged
drs. Glenn with cheating her out Of 81, 500.
The costs in the case amount to over $14, 4,0O0
Mrs. Glenn is now in the woman's Reformatory,
sent there on criminal prosecution by Miss
Miller.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Much suffering is reported from several par
ishes in Louisiana, said to be the result Of tn,
drouth Of last year. Many Of the farmers ar,
entirely destitute.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Kentuckx Statesmen Not Esthetic,

On his way from the Governors ban
ouet one of the members from the noun
tains was asked how he liked the menu.
He replied that he didn't see any of it on
the table, and shouldn't have eaten it if
he ehad.-Frankfort Letter in Louisville
Courier Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
He Wa. only In run,

George McKenny, at Newark. Ohio, playfully
pointed an old army musket at his sister, Mrs.
Darnes, and physician says Mrs. Darnes can
not possibly recover. Fools who will play with
guns that are not loaded ought to get in
the habit Of keeping the muzzle pointed
toward their own carcasses.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

A driver of an ice wagon in Chicago, named
George Robinson, who recently has been out Of
employment and also out of fluids, shot and
fatally wounded Mary Bergan because she re-
fused to marry him, and then placing the
weapon In his mouth, discharged q bullet into
his brain, falling dead at her feet.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

A MADISON clergyman proposes to as
certain "Where are the reapers. he
has sent to each member of his church
o card on which is printed the request !:
"Please specify what particular depart
ment of Christian work you are willing
to engage in." Under this is blank
which the church members are to fill up.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Mr.. TALMAaE covers good deal Of
ground briefly when he says that men
will bow to the earth before man who
makes 800, 900 by stock swindle, and
men are not punished in this country fof
stealing, but because they don't steal
enough.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

/. On the Pennsylvania Railroad, thep past week,
near Huntington, q freight car broke down and
jumped over to an adjoining track. A tram
going in the opposite direction ran into it, pro-
ducing wreck. The engineer and conductor
were killed, and the fireman fatally injured.
The engine of third train ran into one of the
disabled trains. The loss in rolling stock is
haavv
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
HOUSE.
Mr.. Burrows. Of Michigan. moved to suspend

MIR. BurrOws, OF Michigan, moved to suspend
the rules and pass the bill defining the qualif-
cations of Territorial Delegates in the House
of Representatives. ct provides that no per-
son guilty Of bigamy or polygamy shall be
eligible to seat in Congress- as Delegate frora
any Territory The House was in very mat
tentive mood, and when the Speaker put the
question there were few responses. He, how
ever, declared the motion carried, and the bill
passed. A burst of laughter only then ap-
prised many members of the measure which
had been adopted. The House refused to sus-
pend the rules and pass the bill creating COM
mission to investigate the alcoholic liquor
traffic, the vote being 112 yeas and SO nays
not two-thirds. Many on both sides lodged.
A resolution calling on the President for in
formation as to the right or authority under
which the Republics Of North and South Amer
lea were invited to send Commissioners to a
Peace Conference to be held in Washington in
November, 1899, was adopted.
Mr.. Ryan, of Kansas, reported the Indian
Appropriation Bill. It appropriates "a, $780,
203 1921 $40 less than estimates, and $751;
600 greater than the amount appropriated for
the current year. The number of agents was
reduced from sixty-seven to sixty. The Ap-
amendments were offered fixing the number Of
Representatives at 1876, 321, 365, 319, 324, and
$40. Mr.. Horr, of Michigan, opposed the bill
as an outrage on common sense and criticised
the speech OF Mr.. Prescott, of New York, for
the intimation that apportionment should be
based somewhat upon the wealth Of the various
States. New York was wealthy because the
small States had labored to build her up, and
it did not come with good grace from her to
those little States in a manner so wrong and SO
unjust upon its face. Pending discussion the
House adjourned for the day.
The following reports were submitted By
Mr.. Reed, from the Committee on Judiciary,
to re-establish Court Commissioners on the
Alabama Claims, and distribute the unexpended
moneys of the Geneva award. Referred to
Committee of the Whole. By Mr.. Lacey, from
the Committee on Postofices and Post Roads,
to establish q postal savings depository as q
branch Of the Postofice Department. Refer
red to the House calendar. The apportion-
ment bill was discussed. The Sherman fund.-
ing bill was taken from the table and referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Senate amendment was concurred in, to
the House bill appropriating $50, 900 for agri-
cultural and mineral specimens from the At
lanta Exposition, to be placed in the National
Museum.
A communication from the Secretary Of the
Treasury gave the names Of the officers and
employees of the Internal Revenue Bureau and
the Department of Justice killed or wounded
in the enforcement of the internal revenue
laws. The number killed was twenty-nine
wounded, fifty. The names Of eight persons
were also given who were assaulted and
wounded for supplying the internal revenue
officers with information.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Mrs. Isaac Vogelgesang, aged seventy years,
Of Canton, Ohio, died lest week, after having
lived entirely without food for ffty-one days.
She was afflicted with cancer Of the stomach,
and was unable to retain food in any form,
drinking nothing but cold water.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

The reports published of starvation in por-
6ons Of Louisiana are contradioted by mer-
chants Of New Orleans and farmers residing
in the communities in which destitution is said
to prevail. The New Orleans Picayune pub
fishes voluminous interviews on the subject
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

On steamship from Lewes, Del, to New
York, one Of the lady passengers retired to her
state-room very seasick. Her husband subse-
quently repaired thither. The window of the
state-room was open. The woman had leaped
oxerboard into the darkness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

A counterfeit silver dollar, dated 1s43, has
been detected in circulation by Chicago bank,
which it pronounces the most dangerous that
has ever been put upon the public.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Defeated Tranaps.

During the past week about dozen trampi
attempted to board and rob an express train
near Terre Haute, Ind, but were defeated and
thrown overheard.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Mrs. sappington, her child and sister, were
drowned while attempting to ford stream
near New Albany, Union County, Miss. They
were on their way home from church.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

1t has been proved, upon examination into
the affairs Of the Grand Union Mining Com
pany, of Colorado, that there has been an over
issue Of ZOO shares.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Major Washburn, Engineer and Superin-
tendent of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, g.
". Stall, foreman Of the track-laying depart
ment, his wife and little boy, and Mr..
Painter, were killed in hand-car accident q
few miles below Waco, Texas.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Almost incredible.

1t is stated on good authority that surgeons
of the University Hospital, Philadelphia, the
past week, removed tumor from lady
which weighed 112 pounds.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Bernhardt splitting BLOOD.

A dispatch from Rome ssys Sarah Bernhardt,
in Dame du5 Cdn,elid, at Genoa, tainted, and
began splitting blood. The audience cried
"Enough," )" and quilted the theater.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

A BALD-HEApEp professor, reproving
youth for the exercise of his fists, said !:
"We fight with our heads at this COL
lege." The youth reflected moment
and then replied "Ah, I see, and you
have butted all your hair of"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Captain Eads' alodessy.

Captain Eads says that If the United States
refuses to appropriate the requested $50, ,OOo,-
600 for building his ship railroad, he will ask
England to come to his aid,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Ryan VIII Retire.

Since Ryan, the pugilist, has been SO
badly worsted by Sullivan, he has become dis
gusted with the prize ring, and resolved to not
banker for another fight.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

sport. The survivors evidently became dis
heartened, and lay down by the dead man and
were soon chilled to death. The bodies were
recognized by relatives and taken to Crawford
County, after lying in the woods nearly month.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

-SSSsAAs ScE0Pe.
Tho friends Of A. N. Soteldo, who was shot
N the Washington Republican Office, charge
that hewa persecuted by the Star Route Ring,
for his exposure Of their rottenness in the
neWspapers
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
AmuItituae orrhre.t..

Forster, Secretary for Irelsnd, within the past
year has received 400 letters Of q threatening
nature. OF these one contained explosives
which, had Forster opened, would have shat
tered his hands and probably killed him.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
r...,.,. A..,..a. rax.-a ,,.. -

The Russian Government, hoping to end
foreign agitation concerning the ill-treatment
Of the Jews, states that IL has vigorously dealt
with snti-Jewish movements, and viii endeayor
to prevent their recurrence
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Dr. Mary walkers Success.

By her diplomatic tactics DR.. Mary Walker
was succeeded in having herself appointed
clerk of the special Committee on Woman Suf-
frage, and is receiving therefor $6 per day.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Gladstone Heard From.

Gladstone vehemently attacked the Land
League in British Parliament the other day,
eulogized Forster, and upheld the conduct Of
the Commissioners under the land act.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
Canadian Sympathy.

At the opening Of the Canadian Parliament,
the Governor General, in his speech from the
throne, expressed great sorrow at the assassin
alton of President Garfield.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Chicago man, who had been told that
whisky was good preventive against small
po1, drank five pints Of it within few hours,
and died
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

A family Of five persons, at Fort Wayne,
Indiana, are suffering from trichinosis, the
result of eating raw smoked pork. The ac-
count says the children can not recover.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

The house Of John Moreland, near Madoc,
Ont, burned, in which Mrs. Moreland, step
daughter and three children perished, and two
men, Rambough and Hun, were fatally burned.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Of 2:19, has been sold to W. L. Gordon, Of
Cleveland, at the alleged prize Of 5000
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
A lIunihcent Ginf.

Mr.. @. W. West, of Cincinnati, has given an
additional $150, 900 to the Cincinnati Art Mu-
seam, which is to be the basis of perpetual
endowment fund.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

German Soldier. Must mot be Annoyed.
A sentinel Of the Berlin Guards, who re-
Gently fired on crowd of boys who were teasing
him, killing two, has been declared blameless
BY the authorities. The Liberal press is indig-
nant
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

Rusines, card, of We lines or less IS pr aunum.
Local notic1, 10 cents r line each insertion.
Simple announcements Of marriag, and dfstfs
sad church sud benevolent society no Tres insrieo
res. Any ad iitions to obi.clry notices vii. be
charged i've cents per line.
Fayors must be ban4ed In as early as Tuesday
morning to insure fnsei tion the SINE week
Communicate ms upon subjects Of general or .ocas
tut.rosa sniicited~
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16

The first bookkeeper Of the First National
Bank of st. Paul, Mimi, is under arrest
charged with embezzling $50, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
stock Drowned.

It is stated that by reason of the recent over
flow of the Navasota and Brazos rivers in
Texas, hundreds Of cattle were drowned.