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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

do so. Several messages have pur-
ported to come from him through
spiritual mediums, but the present
editor of the paper says that each
bears conclusive evidence of spurious
ness.
A law student had just been admit
ted to the Boston bar, and had open
ed an office for practice, when the
death Of his father left him 100000.
He was in such haste to get and spend
the money that he left the office with
out stopping to lock the door. aban-
oning his fine library and furniture
TO his creditors. He wasted his for
tune so wantonly that it only lasted a
year. Now he is pointed out at Lew
iston, Me-, a broken-down drunkard,
living on the charity of old acquaiHt-
ances.
The latest Roman Catholic Direc-
tory of Great Britain shows greater
strength, as possessed by the Church
Initial country, than may be general
ly supposed to exist there. In Eng
land and Wales there are II Bishops
and Zip priests, who exercise their
sacred functions i'll 1,1SS churches,
chapels, and missions. In Scotland
there are 6 Bishops, 800 priests, and
295 Catholic temples. There are also
in England and Wales an Archbish-
OPP with two auxiliary Bishops and
fourteen s%uffragans, and in Scotland
two Archbishops and four suffragans.
A book upon beer has lately been
published by Mr.. Ferdinand Reiber,
a native of Strasburg, under the title
of "Etudes Gambrinales," beer hay
ing been invented, as the story goes,
by Gambrinus, a legendary king
Though the popularity of that bever-
age OH the Continent dates from but
a centuary back. it seems destined to
conquer Europe, and TO drive ont
wine eventually. Mr.. Reiber proves
by copious statistics that it has already
invaded the south of France, and that
it is rapidly making its way in Italy.
The reason which he assigns for this
universal success is not a little curl
Gus. Beer, it seems, is the only liquor
which IL can drink and enjoy while
smoking, so that it may said to follow
in the wake of tobacco.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22


Colorado's new United States Sen
ators, Bowen and Tabor. are s.catcb
ing it" on all sides. Perhaps the
neanest remarks yet made about
them are these from the Raleigh IN.
Co. Courier: "Tke distinguished
characteristics of the two newly elect
Colorado Senators are said to be in
the case of Mr.. Bowen, a remarkable
ability in poker playing, and in that
OF Mr., Tabor, a strong prediction
for the spectacular drama. The ia
mliiarity of either or of both with
the United States Constitution is
supposed to be on a par with a mules
knowledge of trigonometery."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
An LAM.
A Eill to Wipe Orst Building As
sOciIfiOns.
Mondays Enquirer


The united organization of Build
ing and Loan Associations of Ham
ilton County held a meeting in the
Turner Hall Building yesterday af-
ternoon, ut which only a limited
number of the associations were rep
resented by a delegate. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of con
sidering q bill now in the hands of
the Governors Tax Commission, re-
commanding a change in the build
ing association laws Of Ohio. The
new measure provides.
"That the dues, fines and premiums
paid by members of depositors in as
sociations, together with. the interest
of the moEey actually loaned, shall
never exceed s per cent. per annum
on the money actually loaned"
1t also recommends a change so as
to Include building associations un-
der the head of corporations, and re-
quires the President ard Secretary
of these organizations to list the mo-
ney in such associations belonging
to individual members. Under the
present laws it is the province of
each individual to list his own prop
erty, and by its provisions he is ex,
empt from taxation on $50. Blythe
change, however, he is compelled to
pay tax on any amount he has in the
association, no matter if it is all he
possesses in the world.
Before the meeting was called to
order the bill was informally discuss
ed by those present, and it was til
general opinion that it was a very
unwise and unjust one, especially to
the poor man. If passed by tile Leg
i%slature it would have the effect of
breaking up tie system of building
associations in Ohio. The opinion
was expressed that these organiza
tons did not come under the head
of corporations, but we're merely mu-
tual aid societies, and as such should
be considered and rot burdened with
an excessive tax.
The meeting was finally called to
order by tue President, Mr.. John
Whitaker, and after a short discus
sion it was resolved to hold another
meeting at the same place next Sun.
day afternoon, at half past two
O'Clock, at which there will undoubt
ediy be large attendance. A com.
mittee will he appointed TO visit Co
lumbus and, if possible, defeat the
bill,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Tuesday, March Gas,, 1883,

~ sealed proposals will be received
ut the Auditors Office, up to y O'Clock
NJ, of
Tuesday, March ssas,, 1883,
for the grading and graveling of the
Shields Road Improvement.
Bidders are required to bic by the
section of one-half mile each, or for the
completion of the entire length of the
ROAD separately. They are also reuuir-
ell to furnish bond with their bids,
giving rs sureties residents of the coun-
ty.
Specifications for the work will be on
file in the Auditors Office OH and after
February 10Th, 1883.
The right is reserved to reject any OF
AL bids, If thought unreasonable or I'M
safe and if the bids are so considered
after they have been examined, the
road may be sold at public cutlery, as
above specified, from the steps of the
Court House, at the discretion of the
Engineer in charge.
f. NJ. DAWSON, Engineer.
The culverts on the above specified
road will be let at the same time and
place and under the same conditions.
and the specifications for said ~culyert-
ing will be filed with the specifications
for grading and %graveling said road.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
W. B. MIKESELL, Aud.
febS-w3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

We have received a copy of the B.
u o. R. R. Red Book, GLOW Twas
Done"-meaning the political revo-
luton of 1S82-which contains val
liable statistics of Ohio elections, as
well az all the other States. 1t con
tains the official returns of the re-
cent State election compared with
State elections of 1881, as well as
those of the recent Congressional
election compared with the Congress
sional election of 1880, also those of
the Presidential elections 1876 and
1880. In presenting these returns,
greater are has been taken in the
preparation of statistical tables than
in any similar publication. The
vote of the three parties is, shown
with majorities, gains and losses
each year, and also the aggregate
vote of each county with losses or
gains. Persons desiring to obtain a
copy ofthis intesting little book a
get it free by applying to C. K. Lord,
Baltimore, Md.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
The New Postal Law.

Referring to the new post office
law relating to o paying subscrib-
ers, the Athens Journal says: "The
new postal law or decision, authori-
yes the publisher of newspapers to
arrest any one as a thief who takes
his paper and refuses to pay for it.
This is a fair and judicious law, and
should have been enacted years ago
as a means of protection to publish
ers for there are persons who will
take a paper for a long time, and
when asked to pay for it will laugh
at the publisher and tauntingly defy
him to get it. In this way the pub.
fishers have lost hundreds of thou.
sands ofdollars. This law is intend
ed to meet just such rascals, and
publishers generally unite in having
it enforced.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Hon. Levi DUNCAN, a prominent
lawyer and politician, was found
dead near his home, about a mile
from jackson Sunday morning the
18th of this month. He had Eeen
on a visit to a sick grandchild at the
residence of Capt. Hurd, a short dis
lance away, and started home about
IL o'clock at night. 1t being dark
he missed his way, and fell over a
cliff and died from his injuries and
exposure.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Montfort RerdeIl, one of tt e star
route thieves on trial at Washing
ton, withdrew his plea of not guilty,
pleaded guilty threw himself Tn the
mercy Of the court, and took the
stand ''to give the whole thing away"
Rerdell "a Dorsey's secretary, and
as he took an active part in manipu-
lating the steals, he tells a great deal
that is mighty interesting reading.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The rush of immigrants to our
shores, from whatever cause, seems
to be declining. 1t was supposed
from the great numbers coming in
the early months of the year, and
which increased up to May, when
81, 76S arrived in the one month at
Castle Garden, at least three-quar-
tiers OF million would reach our
shores during the year. The returns
now published show a rapid falling
of toward autumn, and which con-
tinued up to the close of the year.
The whole number is 455, S44 per-
sons, IA, 7S0 more than in 1881. Jan
uary 1888 yielded $3.50 immigrants,
as against 11,242 in 1882. So it
would seem chat the decline contin-
ues and may be permanent.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
administrators Sale
REAL ESTATE.

N PURSUANCE of an order of the
4 r. obate Court of Preble County, O..
L will offer for sale at public auction,
On Saturday, March 10th, 1858,
between the hours of l and 4 O'Clock d.
M, upon the premises, the following
described real estate, situate in tie
town of Eaton, County OF Preble, and
State of Ohio, to-wit:
Outlet No. 5o4-appraised at $S44.331&
TERMS OF SALE-One-third of the
purchase money cash in hand, one
third in IL year, and one-third in two
years from the day of sale, with go in
terest. The payments to be secured by
mortgage upon tue premises sold.
HENRY II. FAIR,
Admir- with will annexed of David
O~verholts, deceased.
w. B. MARSH, Atty. #, bS-ts
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Bishop Elder, of Cincinnati, claims
that the flood was q visitation of
God" to purify alike the sufferers
and BELIEVERS! The Elder must have
very crude ideas of a God that
spreads such misery and de~solation
upon innocent babes, children and
women, simply TO purify a lot of old
"wharf rats" that infest the cities
and towns along the banks of the
Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Dorsey, when he vas a carpet bag,
ger in Arkansas, beat Bowen, an
other carpet, Dagger, in a race for the
United States Senate. Bowen then
packed his carpet bag and struck
out for Colorado, and now, when Dor
sey is struggling to keep out of the
penitentiary, Bowen turns up Re.
publican Senator elect from the
Rocky mountain State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

We believe that the best and most
sensible thing the decent and respect
able people of this judicial District
could do in regard to the Judgeship
of Darke, would be tc put Judge
Meeker on the ticket, vote for him
and elect him, and if he will not
serve, let Gov. Foster appoint q SO,
Der and honorable Republican to fill
the place.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Some of our farmers are alarmed
because Congress proposes to reduce
the tariff on WOOL. This fear is
groundless, for the wool market is
not likely to be influenced by anv
changes Congress may make. Wool
is higher to day in free trade Eng
land than in the United States. AS
for WOODEN goods, the manufacturers
alone get the benefit Of the protec.
ton afforded by Il high tariff, the
consumer paying an extravagant
royalty fer the privilege of buying
American goods.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

A/writer in the New York Tribune
says: "Murat Halstead is a possible
candidate for next Governor of Ohio.
having elements of favor with Ger
mans and Americans, and even with
many Democrats. He is well known
and understood, and that cannot be
said for most of the competitors for
the place" But then the next Gov
ernor of Ohio is to be a Democrat,
and Halstead is not of that kind.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Mrs. Hunt, the temperance lectur-
er, has been telling the Chardon PEG,
pie what a bad thing alcohol is. She
wants the Poker Legislature to pass
a law making school teachers teach
the baleful effects of alcohol, but the
average pedagogre claim they have
about rs many branches to teach now
as they can conveniently worry
through with and are not hankericg
after any new ones
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Governor Cleveland, of New York,
has signed the bill to prohibit the
sale of state land in the counties of
Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton,
Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Sarato
ga, st. Lawrence and Warren-com-
prIsing so much Of the Adirondacks.
The object of the law is to prevent a
reckless destruction of timber, one
effect OF which was to cause alternate
drouths and freshets.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The Clinton Democrat says a bill
has been introduced in the State
Legislature by Mr.. Ogden which
seeks to prohibit the adulteration oil
food by fixing the severest penalties
on all kinds of dealers, especially
grocers. 1t provides for secret de-
tective work, so that tie nosing com
mittee can get any thing analysed
that they demand, and then get the
reward for co~nvicting the party. The
bill is a long one, and reaches to all
articles which are sold for food, es.
pecially sugars, butter, canned fruits,
flour, milk and the like.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

day" and school teachers may dis
miss school on that day and plant
trees, drawing their pay for the same.
An officer to be known as the Estate
Forester shall be appointed to have
general charge of the forestry of the
state. 1t is believed that this bill,
if it should become a law, will not
only preserve the forests of the state,
but increase their area.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

There seems to be this difference
between a Democratic and a Repub-
liean defaulter. The Democrat runs
away to escape punishment, while
the Republican runs for some office
AID is very apt to get it. 1t is just
the difference between moral ideas
and moral action,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

In view of the ~dlsgraceful wrangle
in Darke County over the Judge.
ship, and the worse than ~disgraceful
condition of the Bench in Preble
county, the Legislature would do a
commendable act of justice to the
respectable citizens of both counties,
to wipe out the office entirely in
Darke and Preble. VIII Represen-
tatiye Sheppard make a move agains.
the place?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Aquila Hughes, of Hamilton, sew
enty-eight years old, has applied for
a divorce alleging that his wife has
left him. If he succeeds in obtain
ing one, he will probably hunt up
another partner to smooth down the
balance of his declining years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Who shall be the candidate for
District Judge seems to have wreck
ed the Democracy of our neighbor-
ing county of Darke. Bro. Roland
of the Democrat is up in m We
have q Judge (?) in Preble county,
Charley, and for the lords sake
don't attempt 10 infict or disgrace
us with another one.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

TERMS OF SALE-One-third of the
purchase money cash in hand, one-
third in IL year, and one-third in two
years from the day of sale, with 6%in-
terest. The payments to be secured by
mortgage upon the premises sold.
HENRY IT. FARR.
Admir- with will annexed of David
O~verholts' estate.
w. b. MARSH, Atty. Tfebs-ts
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Petitions in favor of an amendment
forever prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating liquors in
this State are pouring in on the Leg
islature, but we ale inclined to the
opinion that they r only a waste
of paper.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The temperance problem is still
worrying the Ohio Poker Legisla-
turc, without any prospect of a solu-
tion. How would it do for the diff.
ferent churches of the state to unite
in a day Of prayer for the benefit of
the wretched body?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Several days ago S. Shaimplin, q
resident of Holmes county, this
State, cut down an old apple tree
near his house, and, when splitting
the tree found imbedded therein a
tin can containing $3.50 in $40 gold
pieces. The lucre was about eight
inches from the surface, and the
wood had entirely grown over it.
Old apple trees are in demand now.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The public debt statement for Feb
ruary l showed the total interest
bearing debt of the United States to
be $1,376,1 1906 Total without
interest $511, 40, 769: making the
total debt 81, 9O2, 1913, 534. There
was $3lS,7S5,631 cash in the Trea-
sury. During January the debt had
been decreased $780, S3, and
since June so, 1882, 95,O07, 667.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Hen. E. B. Eshelman, formerly Of
the Wooster Democrat, has stepped
into the editorial harness of the Ak
ron City Times. Mr.. Eshelman is a
ready writer and will make the
Times a very acceptable journal to
the Democracy of Summit county.
We wish the paper success and will
be pleased to number it among our
KS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

= c. Foster says he is disposed to
favor the Scott tax law generally,
but wants the tax on general SALOONS
increased to $500, and have the deal
er pay for a full year, whether he
commences at the beginning of the
year or not.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

As Darke county is entitled to the
Judgeship, and the Democrats there
are in a disgraccful muddle over it,
CAM the Republicans present q quail
lied, sober and respectable candi-
date for the position?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The Illinois Legislature favors the
granting of liquor licenses in that
State at $500 each, to hold good for
one year, with stringent regulations
to prevent saloons, ETC., becoming
resorts for bad characters.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

FIX Governor Edwin ID. Morgan,
of New York, died on last Wednes-
day aged seyenty-two years. He
served one term in he United States
senate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Administrators Sale
REAL ESTATE.

IN PURSUANCE of an order of the
4 Probate Court oil Preble County, O.,
L will offer for sale at public auction,
On Saturday, March Sd, 1883,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. nj.
and / O'clock p. M, upon the premises,
the following described real estate, sit
nate in the town of Camden, county CT
Preble, aud State OF Ohio, to.wit:
i of No OBJ nnncnid q - nn
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

If the wrangle oyer the Judgeship
in Darke county wasn't %scandalous,
in the language of Artemus Ward, it
would be "amoosing." 1t would be
q creditable act for the Legislature
to abolish the Office in Darke and
Preble.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
M. L. HOLT.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NO
N TARY PUBLIC.-Ofice, I'd story
Of Schlenker's building, Commercial
row, east of Court House.
All legal business entrusted to his
care attended to with promptness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Our Washington and New York
letters both failed to come to time
this week. They probably went
down the Ohio to see the big water
and fill up!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Frank James has been removed to
Daviess county, Missouri, TO be tried
on the charge of murder. If Frank
isn't hanged Missouri had better
abolish capital punishment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The Democratic Central Commit
tees of Butler and Montgomery have
united with those of Darke aud Pre-
BILE, in recommending J. w. Safer,
Esq, as the candidate for the Judge
ship, butthat don't seem to settle
it. How would it do to try Mr.. Pen
dleton's Civil Service bill in the mat
ter9
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The highest point the Ohio reach
ed at Cincinnati last week was 66
feet and inches, beating the old
'32 flood out of its boots!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Lawrenccbnrg with its 5000 in
habitants was entirely under water.
It is almost a ruined city. It's con-
dition is pitiable.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

A bill to establish the whipping
post has be IN defeated in the Cali
fornia Legislature.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
BENZ. HUBBARD.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW AND NO
n TARY PUBLIC.-Prompt atten.
til given to business intrusted to
him. Officein the I'd story of Filbert's
block, northwest corner of Main and
Cherry streets, Eaton, o.
July %, 1873.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

We usually leave it to doctors to re-
commend medicines, but Parker's Gin
ger Tonic has been so useful in our
family in relieving sickness and suff-
ering, that we canno say too much in
its praise.|fSalem Argus.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The burdens of the present tariff
which the workingmen of this coun-
try have to bear are not by any means
fully represented in the annual
1920, 00O.0 o0, o or less, which
that tariffpours into the federal treas
ury. To measure those burdens adj
equately VIC must get an estimate OF
the additional millions upon millions
ofblood-money which are sucked out
of the wages and earnings of the
working people through the enhanc.
ed prices which, by reason Of that
tariff, they are forced to pay to oul
domestic manufacturers for all tie
articles which they consume.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

The Agricultural Board of Preble
County will receive bids at their ext
me'. ting, which will be on
Saturday, Marcn 10, 1883
'or the following exclusive rights at
the Fair this fall-September 9th, 18th.
26sh. 9th and 18th:
ist. Ice Cream Candy and Pop Corn
Balls.
2nd. Peanuts.
3rd. Sweet Cider.
4Ih. Ice Cream.
9Th. Cold Lunch with Oysters and
Candies.
9th. Tobacco and Cigars.
7th. Soda Water, Lemonade and
Mineral Water.
Sth. Check Room.
9th. Boarding House.
Parties to purchase a Member Ticket
for each Stand; also for each helper.
Bids will be received for each of these
separately, or for the exclusive
of all. The Board reserving the
to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of s griculture.
HENRY Ii. FARR, Sec'y.
G. H. EDISON, Pres.
Eaton, Feb. s, 1883, 5-w
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

o @D rnATEN vt. \ Ss !" PAY AZ, IS
years eN experience in procuring Patents, Caveats,
Trade-Narks, Copyrights, etc., In this and other
countries. Our Hand Books giving full instruc-
tious in Patents free. Address II. S. ZAP. LACY,
Patent Att,ys GGi T 81. WnshinEton. ID. G.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

ia MD ShNTs i2SG1rl 4 aIr H GAH-
AAA4VD STEAD CE-RTIFIGATIS and all
kinds of LAM SCRIP bought and sold. Large
Stock, and PRICES Paid. Do you want
to sell or buy? II so, write to a. a. TIaGI7AS.
AttorEscy-S:-h ", Washington. ID G..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Notice to Contractors.

NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that
~ sealed proposals will be received
at the Auditors Office, up to y O'Clock
NJ of
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
NOTHCEs

The Agricultural Board of. Preble
County will receive bids at their ext
me. ting, which will be on