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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Into the Deep.

The steamship Pera, from Montreal for
Great Britain founded of Cape Race. The en-
tire cargo, consisting in part of 2o4 cattle, and
ten Of the crew, were lost.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

OLD lady (apropos of wiry and ancient
leg of mutton )-"D'ye mean to say that
this is lamb ?" Butcher" Certainly,
Mum p' "Maybe it was once you and
/ was lambs about the same time. -
London Judy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
u,r,ion,.h,.w,,h.

-Four. Of the mounted robbers who gutted
the Brookfeid (Mo.1 Bank, in broad daylight,
md whose arrests have been chronicled,
pleaded guilty to the crime and have been sem
fenced to twenty-five years imprisonment each.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
An oil Rnnanxa.

An oil well has been struck in Cherry Grove,
Warren County, Pennsylvania, that yields 100
barrels per hour, and intense excitement pre-
walls. This is the biggest oil well in the world.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
The IRON Strike.

The strike instituted among the iron mills Of
the country June 1, has about come to an end,
the men in some cases returning at the old fig
ures, while others are replaced by new men.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Iowa Greenbackerr.

The Greenback State Convention in Iowa
hoisted the following ticket: Treasurer, George
Dorr; Auditor, q. wyant Attorney Gem
eral, J. H. Rice; Judge of the Supreme Court,
M H Jones' =.s
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Hanged for Outrage.

negro named Jim Mitchell who outraged .
Mrs. Thomas near Mt. Sterling, KY, was taken
from the Sheriff by mob of 500 while on the
way to jail, and hanged Thus, expenses stop.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
The Army worm.

The reports indicate that the army worm is
moving upon small grain in all sections Of the
country, without regard to latitude, and doing
serious damage in some quarters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Business cards Of Ave lines or less 81 pr annum.
local notices. 10 cents p-r ne etch ins-rlion.
Simple announce ments OF marriages Ind deaths.
sad church and benevolent society no ices insnred
,ree. Any additions to obit-ary notices .xii, be
charged fv cents per line.
Fsvors must be banded in as early as Tuesd "
morning TO insure insertion the sime week.
Communicati,ns upon subjects of generl or Local
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Poland Becoming Germanized.

Journals of Prussian Poland lament
the rapidity with which the country is
becoming Germanized. Language, prop
erty and population are all falling into
the control Of the dominating Teutons.
The Polish peasantry is immigrating,
large proportion coming to the United
States, and German farmers and handi-
craftsmen are being sent to take their
place. This, together with the fact that
German is the official and Judicial Ian
guage, is enough to crowd out the orig
inal vernacular. As to the landed
estates of the old Polish nobility, they
are fast being bought up by German
capitalists. During 1881 nearly seventy
five Thousand acres Of land were sold by
Polish owners to German purchasers.
In the past four years nearly one hum
dred and thirty thousand acres went in
thaa way. Polish patriots endeavor in
vain to stem the tide. The dream of a
restoration of the old nation is fast
fading.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

HBERN1AN, after attentively surveying
a tourists bicycle-''Arrah, now, an
sure that little wheel will niver kape up
with the big wan, at all, at alll'
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

The mines of the United States produced,
last year, sS4, 900 in gold and $34 OOO 900 in
silver
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Seventeen Indictments have been found
against Cleveland CO., parties for participating
in the Missouri land frauds.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Defeated.
Proavctien OF Pr~cious Meta,

The bill extending indefinitely the distilled
spirits bond period has been defeated in the
United States Senate by vote Of 50 to 20.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
The Man Who Boxed.

There are scores OF respectable and
reputable heads of families in this city
who take regular lessons in the manly
art of self-defense, and who spend en-
hour every evening in swinging clubs
and otherwise developing and hardening
the muscle. One of the most enthusi-
astic of the lot had finished his boxing
lesson the other night, when the trainer
said: ,l1ase - 4sssef
"I am sorry to lose your money and
your company, but feel it my duty to
saw that / can learn you nothing further.
You have got the science and the muscle
to clean out q crowd, and heaven help
the man who stands before you
The citizen went home with con-
seriousness that only towards carry re-
yolyers. and he wondered how q mau
would look after he had given him
sock-dologer straight from the shoulder.
The next morning as he was leaving his
house along came a strawberry man who
was Yelling his wares at the top OF hls
voice.
"Do YOU sell any more berries for
yelling in that manner asked the
Citizen as the peddler drew rein.
"Oh, take in your nose Z" was the
"Some one viii take your whole body
in some day /
"But it won't be man with wart
on his chin |"
"No impudence, sir !"
"And none from you, either
ssYou deserved good thrashing
"And perhaps you can give 1t to
me |"
There was the golden opportunity.
The one had science--the other impu-
dence. The one had received thirty
eight lessons in boxing-the other fairty
ached to be pounded.
"Don't talk that way to me or Eli
knock you down |" said the finished
pupil as he gently threw himself into a
position to mash q brick wall.
"Oh, You will, eh? Then let's see
you do i'll"
Even the graduate couldn't tell ex-
actly what took place. He remembered
of being kicked on the shins, struck on
the chin and twisted over horse-block
after he fell, but when consciousness
returned his wife and children were
crying over him and the peddler was
two blocks down the street shouting
Strawberries big ones-red
as blood-perfect as daisies-only two
shillings for a heaping big quart without
any thumb in it !"-DetronF Free Press.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Flrst OF the Warm weather.
Arkansas reported mercury at 101o ON the
18th Of June
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
REFORM Measures Approved by the Gar.

The Gear Of Russia has approved resolu-
ton of the Imperial Council in favor Of the
foundation Of q bank for the purpose OF facil-
itating the acquisition of land by peasants.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
he care to be killed himself. So the fight was

he care to be killed himself. SO the fight was
called draw. Thecrowd fought among them
selves for several hours, . number getting
pretty badly used up, and one man was shot IN
the thigh. Both men were light weights. Some
years ago Weeden fought near Washington,
and SO injured his antagonist that he died the
following day. weeden was tried for mans
slaughter and convicted, and served short
term Of imprisonment in consequence.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
Idenntty Bill.

The United States Senate passed the Japan
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Paris green and lime is recommended Is q
sure remedy against the army worm.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Tho number Of immigrants arriving at on
shores during May was 141, ,O35.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Tennessee Greenbackers haya declared in
favor Of Reputation. y ,a53,.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

The forest fires in Wisconsin, later reports
state, are not so serious as at first reported.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22

Land auindIera.

Reports from Northern Dakota state that the
grasshoppers have appeared there in alarming
numbers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-06-22
In State Convention the Arkansas Democrats
nominsted Judge: =. n, Berry for Governor. :

s A flood in Hungary destro, ed many houses,
and drowned twelve children and several
adults. -. sf4s,,G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
GOSsIPS DISAPPOINTED.
A Nee Scandal at Summer Resort
Proves False.

About ten days ago the dashing
young wife of an old but wealthy San
Francisco broker, accompanied by
her maid, arrived at one Of the Lake
Tahoe hotels. There she met num-
ber of city acquaintances, all of whom
exerted themselves to make it very
agreeable for her. She had been
there but two days when fine look
ing stranger put in an appearance at
the hotel, and he had not been there
an hour before the guests observed a
most mysterious intimacy existing be-
tween himself and the brokers' wife.
Contrary to the rule in such cases. the
censorious remarks of some of the
ladies reached her ears through the
chambermaid, and this made her re-
solve not to introduce any of the la
dies in the hotel 10 the strange gentle
man. Her city acquaintances, who
must have been Of the vilest gossip
ing and trouble-breeding order, left
the lake less than a week ago for
home, and no sooner had they reach
ed the city than they informed the
lady's husband of what they consider
ed her improper conduct. The old
fool, like all old fools who have pref
ty wives, was wrought up to pitch
of desperate jealousy, and that same
evening he departed for the scene of
his wife's unfaithful conduct, armed
with big six shooter and a loaded
shot gun in case. There was blood
in his eye and murder in his heart.
Upon his arrival at Truckee he engsg-
ed private team, and is said to haye
driven like fury to the resort patron
lied by his wife and suspected para
mour. He had scarcely alighted from
his buggy when he saw his wife lean
ing upon the arm of gentleman, ap-
parently coming from a ramble through
the wood. At distance he was un-
able to recognize the man, and his
blood was at fever heat. The wife,
seeing her husband, uttered shrek
of surprise, and at once released her.
self from the arm of her escort, ran
to her unexpected spouse and en-
braced him. In the presence of the
other guests, who were standing on
the portico of the hotel, he pushed
her from him, declaring that he want
ed none of her affection after her dis
graceful conduct, and just as he was
about to make some more reproachful
remarks to his wife, the stranger step
ped up and familliarly tapped the old
broker on the shoulder. The old
man looked up and saw himself con-
fronted by his wife's brother, the
person about whom all the trouble
had been created, who had just come
from the east and on his way to San
Francisco concluded to take in the
lake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
KIND WORDS
Resolutions Of Respect Concerning the
Departure of Professor BIantOn.

The County Normal Institute last
week adop.ed the following resolutions
in regard to the departure of Profess
sor Blanton, who is respected and
loved by all who knew him, both pu-
pill and assistants:
Your committee to whom is referred
the matter of reporting resolutions
expressive of the sentiments of this
Institute upon the contemplated re-
'moval Of Prof. J. p. Blanton from
this county, beg leave to report as
follows:
WHEREAS, The members of this In
stitute learn with sincere regret the
contemplated removal from this coun-
ty of Prof. J. P. Blanton, superin-
tendent Of the public schools of Mex
leo, to take a higher and more import
ant position as president of Kirksville
Normal school, to which he has re-
Gently been elected, and
WHEREAS, We esteem it fitting to
express the sense of our loss by such
change and removal; therefore be it
Resolved, That in such removal of
Prof. Blanton the schools of Mexico,
as well as of the county, and this In
stitute will suffer great loss as well as
each of US in its loss of personal asso-
ciation with him as being esteemed
most highly by us as an earnest, con-
scientious teacher, personal friend,
and christian gentleman.
That we cordially commend him
to the citizens of Kirksville, general
|ly, as well as all persons connected
with the Normal school, as an educa-
tor of commanding and deserving in
fluence.
That we consider the Klrksville
Normal school fortunate indeed in
placing at its head Prof. J. P. Blan-
ton. a. 5s:-
That copy of these resolutions be
spreah on the minutes of this meeting,
and one furnished the Mexico papers
for publication, after an engrossed
copy be presentedt to Professor Blan-
ton.
LIZZIE GRANTHAM,
F. M, SHELL, : Com.
IsOM ROBERTS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
at the other store and encountered
salesman of more Napoleon charac-

NJ tne OtLer SCole ana encountered
salesman of more Napoleon charac-
ter. .sThis shawl at $3.50 is about
the best we have in the house-you
see it isn't exactly the season." "I
saw one at IS yesterday that l
liked very much, but it was only $3.50
90 it can't have been good. want a
real good one" The sympathizing
salesman drew her out for few mo-
ments and then reflected that they had
one shawl that they were going to
send up to Mrs. Vanderbilt, and that
perhaps it had not yet left the store.
So he dispatched trusty messenger
to get it.
Ninth-The trusty messenger sped
down stairs, and over to the rival es-
tablishment and got the shawl, and
salesman asked the lady 81, 100 for it
and she took it at once, saying that
the pattern was very much like the
one she had seen the day before, but
anyone could see that it was a much
superior article. And the salesman
modestly replied that it was evident
she was a judge of camel's-hair
shawls.
Tenth-But the other salesman is
mad!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24

The Sedalia Bdzoo says it would
love to know "why Bob White, Of the
Mexico LEDGER, did not wear any
socks when he went to the state con-
vention." We did not intend to say
anything about it, but since the mat
ter is forced upon us we will explain:
Every one who is acquainted with the
editor of the LEDGER, and ''many
others,'' know all about the SIZE,
style and shape of his feet. The
morning of the convention the editor
of the LEDGER awoke in Jefferson
City and found that some one had
worn his socks off. When he got
over to the convention there he saw
tn. Bazco man with our socks ON in
stead of pants. He seemed to expe-
rience NO trouble in making them fill
the bill. He looked quite unique in
his white hat, striped coat and oui
red socks. The mistake occurred
while the Bazoo man was under the
influence of river water. This is why
the editor of the LEDGER did no'
wear socks to the convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
LIZZIE GRANTHAM,
F. M, SHELL, : Com.
IsoM ROBERTS,
w. H. BartOn's Music.

w. H. Barton, of Mexico, has late
ly written to- all the leading cities fol-
some greenback music, but failed to
procure anything that even squinted
toward what he wanted. Our opinion
of music composers has risen at least
one hundred per cent. If Mr.. Bar.
ton is very anxious for a song which
is very appropriate to his party, and
can do no better, we present to him
the following wooden verses free Of
charge:
o, the greenback on the track,
Kicking up an awful dust;
Oh the greenbacks swear this time,
1t is victory or bust.
Oh the greenback motto is,
N Let us get into the SPOT"
And we'llrun this government
In style that is red hot.
But the greenbacks quite forget
60 That the rye is mighty tall;
That the wheat, potatoes, corn,
g Will be plenty in the fall,
And as all their stock in trade,
Is famine in the land,
1t would seem to lockers on,
That they hold the poorest hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
CITY OFFICERS.


NJ. E. CHURCH. SoUTH--Services in the NJ. E.
Church, south, every Sunday at 10 30 A. NJ. and
Il 30 P. NJ: Rev. I. j. Gooch, pastor. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 7: 30. Sunday
School at Q A. NJ. j. NJ. Marmaduke, Superin-
tendent.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Services at Baptist Church
every Sunday morning and evening. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening. Rev. j. G..
Armstrong, Pastor. Sunday School ut A. NJ.
James Carroll, Superintendent.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH--Servlces at Presby-
terrain Church on Promenade street, by Rev: DR..
Stoddert every Sunday, at 10 80, n. NJ, and 80
p. NJ. Lecture and prayer meeting every Wednes-
day evening Sunday School at . A. NJ. j. r.
Blanton, Superintendent
CHRISTIAN CHURCH--Services at the Christian
Church every Lord day at 10 80 a. NJ. and I 80
p. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
80. Sunday School at 8 80 A. NJ. B. L. Locke,
Superintendent, u. f. DObyns, Secretary.
OLp-ScHooL BAPTIST CHURCH, Services at the
Old-School Baptist Church every fourth Sunday
in each month. ElderJ <. Lee, Pastor.
LIBERTY STREET NJ. f. CHURCH. Services at the
Liberty Street Methodist Episcopal Church every
Sabbath morning and evening. Rev. j. Wayman,
pastor. Prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing. sabbath School A. II. j. Wright, Super
Intendent.
EPISCOPAL CHuRCH---Seryi ices in Episcopal
Church on 1st and Sd Sundays in each month at
II AN. and :30P. NJ. Rev. Peter Wager, Rector.
CATHOLIC CHURcH--Services at the Catholic
Church every Sunday. Father Dempsey Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
Close of the Normal Institute,

The Audrain County Normal Insti-
tute closed its first session of two
weeks on Friday, August 18th, with
about fifty teachers i'm attendance.
Great interest was manifested by both
teachers and visitors.
BY the 4th article of constitution
adopted by the institute, besides the
appointment of one vice-president
from each township in the county,
one from each adjoining county was
appointed. The following were ap-
pointed:
j. II. Crosswhite, of Sailing town
ship; James X. Pool, Wilson; B. J..
Gentry, Salt River; N. $. johnson,
Prairie; w. ID. McNama, Linn; Prof.
Vaughn, Loutre Edw. Drake, Cuivre;
Thos. Hunter, Concord; A. l.. Jer-
mis-, Wellsville; w. w. Barks, Perry;
j. ID. Blanton, Ashley; J. =. Brown
lee, Santa Fe; S. T. Davis, Sturgeon.
The president appointed the follow
ing executive committee: Prof. Nc
MILAN Supt. Mexico schools; J. ii.
Hill, School Commissioner; Isom
Roberts.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
THAT thd thanks of the Institute
be tehdered the citizens Of Mexico for
their hospitable Entertainments re-
duced rates--of its members from a
distance and their encouragement in
attendance upon the sessions of the
Institute.
The Institute is thoroughly organ
lied, and regular annual sessions will
be held in Mexico.
III. A. GAss,
MATTE SULLISGER, President,
Secretary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
A Warning to Statesmen,

From the New York World,
First-Probably the most disgusted
young gentleman in New York is one
connected with large dry goods
store. This is why;
Second-Some time ago the wife Of
a prominent policeman-an estimable
lady. and naturally a great stickler
for fashion, especially as she began
life at hotel, but not as guest
made up her mind to purchase cam
els hair shawl of the first water.
Third-Accordingly she prepared
for a shopping campaign and invited
a young gentleman who knew the
ropes to accompany her.
Fourth-This young gentleman
went to friend in the shawl line and
said unto him: ''I'm going to bring
Mrs. - here tomorrow to buy a
camel s-hair. She won't think it q
good one unless in costs her good
deal Of money. You understand"
Fifth-Thc salesman said he did,
and went to the head Of his firm and
said: "There's lady coming here TO
buy a camel's-hair shawl tomorrow,
and think l can sell her one at a
high price, because she is a parvenue,
and won't appreciate it il otherwise.
How much Of margin can work on,
because i want to make something for
myself" "well," said the boss,
"it's 5000 shawl, anything you can
get above $3.50 you can have"
Sixth-Next day, when Mrs. -
called, the salesman showed her the
shawl. "What's the price?" The
lady's companion winked at the sales
man, and noiselessly pointed at tht
roof, as if to say, ''put it on Steep
but the young salesman was afraid sh,
wouldn't stand the pressure and re
piled huskily: ''Seyen hundred ant
fifty dollars" sis that the best yo,
haveT' 1.-THE very best, madam >
"You internal idiotr' Kissed her es
cort to the salesman as she went out
"you did't ask her enough"
Seyenth-When the lady went ant
told her husband, hesaid: my dear
Alderman IS wife has one sh
paid $1,000 for at IS. gues
you had better go there" swell
will tomorrow, only ] did like th
. pattern of the one l saw to-day"
| Eighth-Next day the lady calle'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
campaigns hereafter in unison.

We have compiled the above for
the purpose Of putting the democrats
on their guard when approached by
temperance agitators. 1t is import
ant to pay attention to method in en-
deavoring to do good. Whenever it
is proposed to do right in the right
in the right way, party hines disap-
pear. We have seen parties en-
deavoring unsuecessfully to procure
needed legislation, that was easily ar
rived at by a uilfon of democrats and
republicans. Gfeenbacks were con-
tinued in circulation in that way. The
same method secured recoinage of the
silver dollar. We might go On and
enumerate more instances but it is
not necessary. Greenback threats to
disorganize parties if their candidates
did not pledge themselves to vote for
such measures, could never have Sc
cured such legislation. The efforts
of temperance agitators can have no
greater effect. What would have
been thought of either republican or
democratic candidates if they had
given pledges concerning greenbacks
and silver dollars to the greenbackers?
Would they not have been repudiated?
And now should democratic candi-
dates make pledges to the prohibition
party, can they expect better fate.
The idea that the. prohibitionists have
conceived Of to make up party out of
republicans, democrats and green
hackers is ridiculous. They may Sc
cure the latter but will not entrap
either of the former, although among
both democrats and republicans, real
and constitutional temperance reform
has firm friends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-08-24
he Conquered.

Congregations are often brought to
the brink of an explosion of mirth with
out knowing it. Such was the case in q
Hartford church, recently. The godly
and eloquent pastor was in the midst of
his powerful discourse. The large con-
gregation hung upon his lips as he
moved up to the climax of his argu-
ment. He, himself, was deeply absorb
ed in his work. as his ringing voice and
forcible action showed.
Just then he somehow became aware
of distraction near at hand, and,
glancing obliquely, espied colossal
wasp perched upon his left shoulder. A
second glance was conclusive. The
wasp was bridling and humping him
self in manner that meant mischief.
He was in no haste, but, as if knowing
his advantage, he leisurely performed
those agile and ominous gymnastics
which are the preparations and signals
of assault. He would torment the help
less. minister before stabbing him. All
this the parson comprehended with con-
cealed terror, meanwhile pushing along
the vigor of his speech, and keeping up
the boom of his discourse.
Mysterious is the complex movement
of the human mind. Futile was the in
timidation, fugacious the hope, vain the
plan, fatal the delay of that wasp. Pro-
crastination and pride were his destruc-
ton. An inspiration seized the parson,
now working double lines of thought.
His plan was formed and executed with
such rapidity and success that the
congregation were ignorant of the
splendid strategy. Raising his voice to
an unwonted strain, he swung his right
arm around to that left shoulder, pluck
ed the astonished wasp therefrom,
placed him upon the desk. and, shout
ing in stentorian tones, "Yes, my be-
loved hearers" brought his clenched
fist down upon that precise spot where
on his enemy lay with an energy that
made the big Bible leap, raised cloud
of dust from the cushion, and carried
complete conviction both to the body of
the wasp and the minds and hearts of
the spell-bound congregation. 1t was
the climax of his discourse. So instan-
taneously was the maneuvre executed
that no one detected the real occasion
Of it, and the edited hearers remarked
to one another, as they left the church,
the uncommon earnestness and vigor of
their beloved pastors delivery that day.