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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07
A Javahese RampOken.

A paper published in Java, says:
Yesterday took place the announced
clearance among the tigers belonging to
his highness the Sultan, in order to
make room for a fresh supply when the
new tiger-pens will be built. At about
ten o'clock g.. m. the Sultan, the Resi-
dent Military Commander, the Assistant
Resident, and other spectators appeared
behind the Kraton, and seated them
selves in a grand stand constructed for
the purpose. Thousands of Javanese
Hocked to the spot to see the combats.
Soon a fight between a tiger and a buf-
falo together in a pen was commenced.
The tiger was several times tossed into
the air and then gored to death by the
buffalo, which had been made as furious
as possible by peppered water, burning
~nettles, and red-hot iron bars. This
combat lasted fully two hours. After
ward began the rampoken or tiger-fight.
On the plain alongside the Kraton stood
Javanese, armed with stout spears ff-
teen to eighteen feet long, drawn up in
rows, one behind the other, forming
altogether an extraordinarily large
square. The two foremost rows lay
kneeling, the two hindmost stood erect.
in the centre of this open space were
thirteen straw-roofed, wooden pens, in
each of which was a tiger.
At a given signal a musical instrument
called the gamelan begins playing a
martial air to slow measure. The tiger
keepers then step out of the ranks and
approach the cage. Two of them bear
each a burning torch, with which they
set fire to the straw. The tiger, fright
ened by the shower Of sparks, is then
forced out into the open space, but
knows not whittier to turn. It roams
round and seeks whether it can find an
outlet, until it endeavors either by a des-
perate spring to get away over the human
wall which keeps it inclosed, or tries to
creep through underneath. But it falls
pierced by the many spears which have
struck it. 1t utters a savage cry. which
Is drowned by the applause and shouts
of the multitude. In silent agony it
strikes around it with its mighty paws.
The shafts of the spears often break like
glass. In such cases q single blow might
cost the life of any unfortunate within
in due form. This scene took place thir.
teen times successfully with as many
tigers, the festivity closing at two p. m.
Only a few accidents occurred. One
soldier by i'll luck receiving a spear
thrust when combating with a tiger,
and was severely wounded in the leg. A
native received a bite when one of the
tigers broke the square and was killed
outside it, after causing great commotior
among the spectators,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

For dyspepsia, indigestion, depression of
spirits and general debility, in their various
forms; also as q preventative against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
acknowledgements Elixir of Calisaya,"
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York,
and sold by all Druggists, is the best tonic;
and for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness, it has no equal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07
An Undoubted Blessing.

Abe ut thirty years ago a prominent Physi-
clan hy the name of DR.. William Hall discov-
cred, or produced after long experimental re-
search, a remedy for diseases Of the throat,
chest and lungs, which was of such wonderful
efficacy that it soon gained a wide reputation
in this country. The name of the medicine is
DIR. WIZ. HALLS BALsAM o II LUNGS, and
may be safely relied on as a speedy and posi-
tive cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, &c.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

The proprietors of Mishler's Herb Bitters
claim to have a greater number OF endorse
ments from druggists than can be shown in
favor of any other proprietary or patent
medicine in the country. This is a bold as
~sertion, but they have the documents, and ey-
cry mail only adds to their misunderstanding
Ernress.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

THE voLTA1o BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro-Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old who are af-
ficted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. N. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty days trial is allowed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

"A Southern paper says the girls of
the sunny cline describe this world as
one of "bust!e, toll and care" We agree
with them-the women have all the
hustle, the men the toll and care.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

ROUGH on Rats" Clears put rats, mice,
flies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin. 15c.
MOTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP, for fever
ishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless. 15c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

ALL our lady friends will be glad to hear that
Cragin & Co, 11S S. 4th st, Phila. send first class
piano sheet music, vocal and instrumental, gra-
tbs. mo advertising on it. } Write for catalogue.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

Mrs. LANGTRY studied a new role on the
steamer coming over, having an ocean to do
so.-N. o. Picdyune.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

"THE art that conceals art,' as the thief
remarked when he slid an expensive oil paint
ing under his coat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

THE side walk shovelcrs will soon go in for
winter quarters.-BoSton Commercial AdUer-
f;ene
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

STRAIGHTEN your old boots and shoes with
Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners, and wear them
again. Sold by shoe and hardware dealers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

WHEN the button comes off the back of a
mans shirt his cho.er begins to ~ise.-BoSton
Commercial Bulletin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

hi most popular of all the English M. P's.
Mince pie.-Ihe Judge.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

A cAUsTIc wit, in speaking of an ~impecuni-
GUS friend, said: HE settles his debts Just
like clock-work-tick, tick, tick"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

RUSSIA Salve is unrivaled for its speedy heal
ing qualities. Ask your druggist for it. 25 cts.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

Ha1e's Honey of and Tar.
Make timely use of it for coughs. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

A MODERN philosopher thinks that early
rising is well enough as far as bread is con-
cerned.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

IT is said the printer laughs when he gets
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

The close relation of the General Government to
the Territories preparing to be great States may
well engage your special attention. It'll there that
the Indian disturbances mainly occur and that
~poligamy has found room for its growth. ] can
not doubt that a careful survey of Territorial leg
i~slation would be of the highest utility. Life and
property would become more secure, the liability
OF outbreaks between Indians and whites would
be lessened, the public domain would be more
securely guarded and better progress made in the
Instruction of the Young. -
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07
Illustrated Serial Stories.

A Serial Story Of Boy Life in America, by j. 7. TrowbridgeS
A Serial Story of Boy Life in Great Britain, by William Black.
A Serial Story IF New England Life, by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
A Serial Story for Girls, by Harriet Prescott Spohord.
A serial Story # Southern Life, by Marie B. Williams.
Amusing College Stories, by Henry A. Gordon.
Stories Of Old-Time Poor-Houses, by :. D. Chaplin.
Old New England Peddlers Tales, by VIM. A. King.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

SNAS REFERENCE to the contributors announced below will show that nearly
sEMS all of the most distinguished and popular authors of this country, and
SSgs many Of those of Great Britain, have been engaged as contributors to
the COMPANION for The year 1888. The Announcement will be found DIM many 70
spect, we think, IN extraordinary ousj but tit includes only q part of the features Of
the volume for the coming year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

The results which have thus far attended the en-
forc-ment of the recent statute for the suppression
of polygamy in the Territories are r, ported by the
Secretary of the Interior.
1t is not probable that any additional LEGISLATION
in this regard will be deemed desirable until the eff
feet of existing laws shall be more closely observed
and studied. + congratulate you that the Commits
81. ners under whose superv sion those laws have been
put in operation are encouraged to believe that the
evil at which they aimed may be suppressed with
out resort to such radical measures as in some quar-
tiers have been tn U hit indispensable for success.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

Excess of exports over imports---S q, 1902, $50
This excess is less than it has been before any
If the previous six years,as appears by the follow
ing table: Year ended June, excess of exports
over imports Of merchandise-1s76, $40, GAS, 4S1:
1877, Sl51 ,152,094; 1878, s257, 1914 3f; 1879, S264,-
561, $50; 1880, s167, $50, 912; 1881, S259, 712, III:
1852, D, 9O2. ES3.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

THE NAVY.
1t appears by the Secretary's report that the
available naval force of the United States consists
of thiIty-seven cruisers, fourteen single turreted
monitors, built during the rebellion, a large num-
Der of smooth-bore guns and parrot rifles, and
eighty-sevrn rifed cannon. The cruising vessels
should gradually be replaced by iron or steel
ships, the monitors by modern armed vessels, and
the armament by high-power rifed guns. The
mended in my last message, was begun by Con-
gress authorizing in its recent act, The c~onstruc-
ton of two large unarmed steel vessels of the char
acter recommended by the late Navy Advisory
Board and subject to the final approval of a new
Advisory Board, to be organized as provided by
that act: l call your attention to the
ton OF the Secretary of the Board that authority
be given to construct two more cruisers Of smaller
dimensions and one fleet dispatch vessel, and that
appropriations be made for high-power rihed can
non, for the torpedo service, and for other harbor
defenses.
sHIP BUILDING.
Methods of reyiving American ship building
and of restoring the United States flag in the
ocean carrying trade should receive the immedi-
ate attention of Congress. We have mechanical
skill and abundant material for the manufacture
of modern iron steamships in fair competition
with our commercial rivals. Our disadvantage in
building ships is the greater cost of labor and in
sailing them, higher taxes and greater interest on
capital, while the ocean highways are already
monOpolized by our formidable competitors.
These obstacles should in some way be overcome,
and for our rapid communication with foreign
lands we should not continue to depend
wholly upon vessels built in the yards of
other countries and sailing under
foreign flags. With no United States steamer on the
principal ocean lines, or any foreign ports, our
facilities for extending our commerce are greatly
restricted. While the nations which build and
sail the the ships and carry the mails and passen-
gers obtain thereby conspicuous advantages in
increasing their trade.
POSTAL MATTERS.
At the last session Of Congress bills were intro
duced into the House Of Representatives for the
reduction of letter postage to the rate of two cents
per half ounce. / have given much study and
reflection to this subject, and am thoroughly per-
suaded that such a reduction would be for the
best interests of the public. 1t has been the
policy Of the Government from its foundation to
defray as far as possible the expenses of carrying
the mails hy a direct tax in the form of postage.
1t has never been claimed, however, that this
service ought to be productive of a net revenue.
Unless some change is made II the existing
laws the profits of the postal service win in a very
few years swell the revenues of the Government
many millions OF dOllars The time seems suspicious,
Therefore, for SOME reduction in the rate Of post
age. In what shall that reduction consist? A re-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-12-07

TAXATION.
It will be remembered that I urged upon the
attention of Co gress at its last session the impor-
lance of relieving the industry and enterprise of
the country fr IN the pressure from unnecessary
taxation. 1t Is one of the tritest m 'xims Of politi-
ca economy that all taxes are burdensome.
However W sely AID prGdently disposed, a-d
though there have always been among our people
wide difference of eminent as to the best methods
OF raising the national revenue, and indeed as to
the principles upon which taxation should be
based, there has been substantial accord in the
doctrine that only such taxes GU hit to be levied as
are necessary for a wise and economical admins
tration of government. OF late the public revenues
have far exceeded that limit, aud unless Chez ed
by appropriate LEGISLATION, such excess will con-
tinue to increase from year to year. For the fiscal
year ended June 80 8S1, the surplus revenue
amounted to 500, 900 600.
For the fiscal year ended on the 18th of June last
the surplus was more than N145, 900, 00O. The report
of the Secretary shows what disposition has been
made of these monies. They have not only an
swered the requirements OF the sinking fund, but
have afforded a large balance, applicable to other
reductions of the public debt. But 1 remember
the expression of my conviction t at such rapid
extinguishment of the National Indebtedness as is
now taking place is by no means a cause for con-
graduation; 1t is a cause rather for serious appre-
hension.
If it continues 1t must speedily be followed by one
of the evil results so clearly set forth in the report
OF the Secretary-either the surplus must lay idle
in the Treasury, or the Government will be forced 10
buy at market r ties Its bonds not then r~edeemable,
and which, under such circumstances, can not fail
to command an enormous premium on the swollen
revenues, or will be devoted to extravagant expen.
diture, which, as experience has taught, is ever the
bane of an o~verhOwing treasury.
1t was made apparent in the laws of the anima-
ted discussion which this question aroused at the
last session of Congress that the policy of dimin-
ishing the revenue by reducing taxation com
manded the general approval of the members of
both Houses 1 regret that because of conflicting
views as to the best methods by which that policy
should be made operative, none of ittbenefts have
as yet been reaped. In fulfllment of what 1 deem
my constitutional duty, but with little hope that
I can make valuable contribution 10 the vexed
question, 1 shall proceed to intimate briefly my
own views in relation to 1t.
Upon the showing Of our financial condition at
the close OF the last fiscal year, 1 felt justified in
recommending 10 Congress the abolition of all
internal revenue taxes except those upon tobacco
In its various forms and upon distilled spirits and
fermented liquors, and except, also, the special tax
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-06-01

The forgiving spirit of the colored
people is distinctive character of that
race. The most violent animosities may
be cooled by the wave of the fan of con-
cession, and the hottest fire of hatred
can be extinguished by drop of the
milk of human kindness.
Sandy Horn, colored man known in
the neighborhood as Buck Horn, some
time ago met the wife of one-eyed Mich
olas. Mrs. One-eyed Nicholas was a
''likely 'oman," but her attraction, at
least for Buck Horn, consisted in a lack
rather than in the abundance of the
Mrs. Caesar material. Buck Horn hung
around Nicholas's house while the old
man was away. Finally he and Mrs.
One-eyed Nicholas ran away, and came
to Little Rock and opened kind of
boiled-cabbage eating-house. For the
first few days after the elopement old
Nicholas surrendered himself to grief.
''r Sc lost de oman oh my bosom," he
said. ''De debil hab tuck de rib what
God had gin me-" At last the old man
threw aside his grief, and meditated re-
venge. He took an oath he would kill
Buck Horn. Use nebber gone back on
OATH" he said to a neighbor, IAN
when meets Buck Horn he mus Gle
de death oh de ungodly. Happy will
be de time when / sets de soles OBJ my
feet in dat emory mans blood"
Next day old Nicholas came to the
city. He brought pistol and briar-
hook with him. Ascertaining the local
ity of his mortal enemy. he went to the
house, and, without revealing his iden-
tity, was admitted by hoarder. Seated
on bench, he awaited the appearance
of Buck Horn. After while the man
eaMa. Nicholas sprang up, shut the
door. and locked it.
''Face ter face wild dc debbil," ex-
claimed Nicholas, cooking his pistol,
and raising the briar-hook. "Ihab swore
ter take yer life, an, fore de Lord, Use
gwine ter do hit"
Look heah, Nick" said Buck Horn,
''guv man some sorter show"
''Say yer prars."
Nick, ! doan want no truck wild
yer"
''In de name of de church l stermi-
mates dis sinner" The old man level
led his pistol.
Mick, doan you remember dat Ken
tucky whisky we drunk dat day at the
ferry?"
Yes" said the old man, lowering
his pistol; Eyer got any moah?"
Eyes, I isl.
''Whar' yer bottle?"
''Heah hit isl and Buck Horn took a
bottle from his pocket; handed it over,
and remarked, '.hep yerself."
The old man drank, and said. "Gen.
nywine 'possum hollow"
''Yer's right, old man. Hab a seat "
The two men sat down. 'Let me put
yer pistol ober heah. Put de hook ober
in de cornder. Oar, now, we's fixed.
How's ebery thing down de country:
What! Yer amt agoin' SO soon, syeri
Wish yer stay to dinner"
Gimme some more OBJ de 'possum
hollow. Dat stuff makes me feel like
whistlin'. Come out an see me, Doan
forget de jug. Little Rock Gazette.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-06-01
Glass-Staining.

Let us now follow the art of glass
staining through its chief stages. The
design of the window being determined
upon, and the cartoon or full-sized
drawing being prepared, a kind of skel-
eton drawing is made, showing only the
lines which indicate the shape of each
separate piece of glass. 1t is apparent
ly not generally understood that win
dow is not one piece of glass, to which
are applied the various colors displayed,
but number of small pieces which are
united by grooved lead, which incloses
each individual fragment. and that diff
ferent color we see is the color of that
particular piece of glass, the only paint
ing material used being the dark brown
pigment employed to define the more
delicate and minute details. This skele-
ton, or working drawing, then passes
to the cutting-room. where sheets of
glass of every imaginable shape are put
in racks, each bearing a number by
which particular tint is known. The
drawing being numbered on the sepa-
rate pieces of glass by means of frame
containing small pieces of every shade.
and each numbered according to the
rack containing the glass of that color,
the use of this frame renders unnecessary
the tedious process of visiting each rack
in search of the particular shade re-
quired; the glass is laid bit by bit on the
drawing, and each piece is then cut to
the required shape by means of dia-
mond.
After the glass is cut it passes to the
painter, who, laying it over the drawing.
traces upon it with his brush all the de-
tails of features. folds of drapery. foli-
age, ETC., as designed by the artist. But
as the action of the weather and the con-
tinually varying conditions of the at
mosphere would speedily remove the
paint if left in this state, it is necessary
to subject the painted glass to the ac-
ton of heat by placing it for several
hours in 4 kiln, under the influence of
which the paint is fused into absolute
affinity with the glass and then becomes
actually incorporated with its substance.
After this burning process, it only re-
mains for the different pieces to be
united with the grooved leaden frame
work which binds the whole together.
The places where the leads join are then
carefully soldered together. and nothing
remains but to thoroughly work over
the whole surface with a thick cement.
which fills up any interstices between
the glass and lead, and renders the
whole panel perfectly water-tight and
weather-proof.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-06-01
Over the Channel.

Colonel Burnaby has put into a little
volume just published the story of his
successful balloon flight over the Eng
lish Channel. When he had descended
to within five hundred feet of the sur
face without meeting favorable air
current, he determined to seek one aloft,
and this is the way he found it: II look
ed at the Thermometer; it marked 4S
degs. in the shade, and then threw over
a bag OF ballast, bag and all. 1t fell
with thud into the water, and the bal
loon rose to three thousand feet, pieces
OF paper cast from the car still falling
perpendfeularly below the balloon.
Another sack followed the first, but this
time the noise of the splash did not reach
my ears, The hand of my aneroid slow
ly turned. 1t marked 1000 feet, 5000
feet, 6,O00 feet, and then $500 feet. l
had three bags of ballast left They
were the largest that Wright had put in
the car before my departure from Dow
er. They had been used during the in
fiation of the balloon, and were filled
with sand and stones. The balloon was
quite full of gas by this time, owing to
the expansion consequent on the dimin-
ishing pressure of the atmosphere, Up
ward [ rose, and with great rapidity,
pieces of paper thrown out from the car
appearing to fall with considerable We
loeity. Now was 10000 feet above the
sea level. In few seconds
the car was enveloped in the cloud. The
pieces of paper that fell from my hand
streamed away from me in their descent.
threw over the parachute. From the
pace the silk ran out it was claar that
the balloon was moving at a considera-
bic velocity, and. to my great satisfac-
ton, in the direction of France"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-06-01
A Texas Wedding.

Edwards keeps restaurant at Mon
roe's camp, or Tunnel No. l, near the
Pecos. Adair is Bracket saloon-keep-
er. Edwards mas daughter, who is
also the bride of Adair. The wedding
took place clandestinely Monday even
ing last, the bride returning quietly to
her home after the ceremony. Thursday
Adair desired to claim his wife, but the
old man had heard of the wedding, and
was waiting around the premises with
Winchester rifle, which rather COM
plicated the situation. During the day,
however, the bride eluded the vigilance
of the old gentleman, and joined her
husband, who was waiting near by with
n buggy, and the two started away; but
the irate father-in-law was close after
them-so close that one shot from his
Winchester laid the horse in his tracks.
another embedded a bullet in the buggy
and two others whiStled uncomfortably
close to the happy couple, who started
to run away on foot, the groom firing q
salute at the old man as he retreated.-
The young lady was finally captured.
and Edwards vamoosed, and Adair re-
treated with the consoling thought and
determination to get even with the old
man through the medium of charge
against him of assault with intent to
kill-Sdn AntOniO ErpreSS.