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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
nown with RossismI

Down with Bossism!
The political party which follows
out the logical purpose of its exis-
tence and utilizes all the known
for its W aggrandizement
and success, becomes a tyrannical
juggernaut as ruthless and cruel and
unreasonable in it's demands upon It's
followers as any despot that ever lord
ed it over his fellow men There is
no political party which, under any
rule of right or of patriotism or even
of expediency, is entitled to the i'm
plicit and unfaltering obedience of
free and intelligent men. When a
party symbolizes in its men and
measures the true issues which are
before the people, and gives a fair
and full chance for an honest expires
sion of public opinion on these issues
then it is right for all those who sym
pathize with the views of that party
to give it their support. 1t is q gross
disregard of the duty which every
man yves to his country to permit
himself, under the inf1usnc of blind
party passions to be led into the sup
port of men and measures which his
unbiased judgment repudiates and
condemns.
1t would be infinitely better if
party lines could never be drawn and
party passions never excited 80 as to
constrain men to vote without regard
to their honest, sober and deliberate
connections. Why should any intel
ligent and honest farmer or mechanic
vote for any candidate whom he does
not believe to be the best one present
ed for his support? Why should not
every voter ask himselfthe plain and
common-sense question which of
these men will best subserve my oao
interests and the interests ofthe pub
lie? What motive should actuate a
man in casting his ballot more strong
ly than to aid in electing the person
best qualified, the most honorable
and who will treat those having rela-
tions with the offices with the most
courtesy. and efficiency If all men
would ask themselves these plain and
simple questions in the choice of
their public servants, just as they do
in all cases where they choose a pri
yate servant or assistant in their
every day affairs, there would be an
assurance Of honest administration
in all offices which can never be Sc.
cured in any other way. Political
parties will always exist as a part Of
the machinery for the expression Of
the public will, but they are only to
be used as humble instrument:
through which to promote the inter
ests of the people. Whenever they
are used in any way to thwart thu
honest expression of the voice of thu
people, as was the case in the Repub
j. lican Preble Counsy nominating Con
vention, they should be utterly
and defed. The ancient
: Roman policy proclaimed that Tit
safety of the republic was the sn
preme law of the land. This should b
the basis of all political action il
i every free government. The safety O
5 the public interests and not The sue
cess of any party should be the con
3 trolling influence with every intel
t ligent citizen when he casts his ballot
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

1t is safe TO say that the estimated
damage to corn by frost has been ex-
aggerated. The enthusiastic young
men who make up the list of special
correspondents Of Metropolitan pa
pers STOP over as q rule.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Mr.. Dorsey is not yet entirely
heard from. 1t is estimated that he
has a ton or so o. letters yet to come,
much to the apprehension of certain
Republican statesmen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Every man who done business in
the Recorders office during Hi. Rob-
bins one term, knows he was social,
courteous, obliging and competent.
So he will be if elected Auditor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Deacon Richard Smith explains
that he wanted that $4,000 of the
Dorsey swag to preserve the purity of
the ballot box. 1t is oulythe wicked
that question this good mans mo-
tiYes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The Democrats of Cincinnati and
of Cleveland are in q sweet muddle
from too much Bossism. The Repub
licans of Preble are in the same fix.
Down with the Bosses.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

john Musselman would make one
ofthe most pleasant and ~gentlemanIy
County Treasurers ever elected.
Every farmer in the county ought to
vote for him.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Foraker has put himself on record
as opposed to both temperance
amendments. He says he not only
opposes the Prohihitory Amendment
but also the first amendment, which
hits the Scott law directly in the face.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The jackson County Treasurer
falls short and drops out of the
community and into Canada. Jack
o is a good moral Republican coun-
ty. Next.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
UNITED sr.Tr, on AMERICA. ONO.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONO,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
i, JAMES W. NEwMAN Secretary of State of the
State of ohio, do hereby certify, that the foregoing
is a true copy of Joint Resolution adopted BY the
General Assembly of the State of Ohio, on the 4th
day Of 'pril, A. D.. 1883, as taken from the original
rolls filed in this office.
IN TESTIMONY v HEREOF, I have hereunto sub
scribed my name, and afix d the great seal of the
State of Ohio, at Columbus, the 4ih day of April,
A. d. 1888. JAMES W, NEWMAN,
lsKAL Secretary Of Ndte.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

A vote for Mr.. Sheppard is a vote
dor G. Foster for the United States
Senate! We want the honest voters
of Preble county to bear the above
fact in mind.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The number of liquor saloons have
increased in Belmont county from
a07 to 131 under the operation Of the
Scott law.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Because a man is a candidate for
Office is no warrant to another to
willfullv aud maliciously Islander his
good name and integrity.-Register.
Precisely so and we agree, but has
Mr.. Rhea a family? Whose else has
been slandercd? And what about
the mar who is cot a candidate?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Won't it be necessary for the Re
publican Bosses in Eaton to order a
murder or two to save Their ticket?
Desperate cases require deslicable
means.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The Scott law is making much
business for the lawyers. All sorts
of questions are arising. Parties
outside of Ohio are now filling orders
to consumers in the State without
paying tax, nor they can't be made
to pay it. Able counsel are employ
ed on both sides, who will maintain
their families and educate their
children out of inst such controver-
sizes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

John William Knaub is the pin set
up by the Republicans of the Sena
toriaI District for Bremen to knock
over. 1t will be an easy job.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
ADOPTED March 80, 1855.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF sTATE.)
I, JAMES W. NEWMAN, Secretary of State of the
State Of Ohio, do hereby certify. that the foregoing
is q true copy of a Joint Resolution adopted by the
General Assembly of the State of Ohio, on the 30th
day Of March, A. D. 1888, as taken fiom the orig
inal rolls filed in this office.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto sub
scrlbed my name, and 4 fixed the great seal of the
State OF OHIO. at Columbus, the 39.h day of March,
A. D. 1883. JAMES w. NEWMAN,
IsEAL1 Sec,etaJy 9 State
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The Butler County Democrat has
been largely enlarged and is the
cheapest paper in Ohio, and among
the best.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The members of the Preble county
Republican Central Committee don't
sing tive are a band of brothers p
The little Boss don't allow it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
Teachers Examinations,

THE EXAMINERS of Preble Coun-
i ty, Ohio, will meet in the South
School Building, in Eaton, hereafter,
to examine teachers, on the LIST and Sd
Saturdays of Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan,
Feb, March and April; also, on the
LIST Saturday of May and June, and on
the Saturday following the annual Ina
stitute in August.
S. MORE SURFACE,)
o. II. CORSON, Ex'rs.
FRANK DEMoTT.
Eaton, O., Aug. billy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Prominent prohibitionists admit
that q defeat of the second amend
ment will throw back the temperance
cause in Ohio a whole generation.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Ex-Gov. Mueller, of Cleveland,
says: "Any German supporting the
Republican party should be ashamed
of himself"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

A vote for Oscar Sheppard is a
vote for Chas. Foster for United
States Senator.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

The election occurs two weeks
from next Tuesday. Are you all
ready?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

What caused Withdrawals from the
Republican Central Committee Of
Preble County?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

1t has been said that "change is
not REFORM" but a change in this
county can not make matters any
worse.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
The Case of VAR. Ortt and the

The Case OF VAR. Ortt and the
Democrat.
To every citizen is conceded the right
to fairly, honestly and truthfully discuss,
condemn or expose the wrong acts,
whether done in office or out of Office, of
any one who seeks a public trust through
the suffrage of his fellow citizens. Far
ther thar this he has no right to GOA
TON REGISTER.
Our sentiments exactly. We are
not before the people of Preble coun-
ty asking their suffrage for any pub
lie or official position, we are not even
seeking cne-Mr. W. H. Ortt is. We
have endeavored fairly and honestly
to examine his official acts vhi1e in
public Office, to condemn or expose"
any wrongs, for the truth of which
we refer to the columns of the DEM
oCRAT. But Notwithstanding this
right being conceded in the above
paragraph, the writer thereof closed
the article from which it stood OF the
head, with a vicious, unreasonable
and infamous threat against US, five
did not cease exercising the very
privilege he so manly pretends to
grant to every citizen! How con-
sistent!
We entered the present campaign
with the full determination that on
our part there should be no "mud
singing" at any county candidate,
that we would plainly and simply do
just what tie paragraph at the head
of this article comedies to be right.
This we propose to do, and no threats
of the Register or any one else can
or shall drive us from this duty as
an editor. If we have committed any
crime that we are amenable, we are
prepared to meet our accusers, now
or at any other time. We have no
personal feelings against Mr.. Ortt,
nor have we any desire or intention
of doing him injustice or q wrong in
his official affairs, and will not know
ingly. The charges made we believd
to be we'll founded, from the source
they came to us. There seems to be,
however, some rather contradictory
statements from the same party. II
the person who gave the informa.
tion of Mr.. Or:t's deficit, will say to
us in his presence that it is a "polit
tical lie" and we have wronged Mr.
Ortt, we will not hesitate q moment
TO withdraw the charges and correct
|? the Misrepresentation as far as il
our powor-otherwise we UW not
= and all the threats Of towards tt
wreck flmily ties will not move Ut
one inch. We are not seeking u per
sonal warfare through the papers
we want none-the decent reader.
are not asking it as argument to hell
, the election of any candidate OF
either ticket, and we will not b.
, forced into one, but advise persons
, inhabitiIg "cob houses" not to pu
:, on quite so many ~virtuous airs.
. Now gentlemen, you have GU
u1timatum in the matter. If yol
want to hsgia-the-Hfriug u DusI
ness go on, and when you are through
community shall be the judge of hov
many engaged in it ought to remain
The Scott law is making muc'
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

When you have an honest and
capable official why not continue him
in office during his good behavior?
New Paris Mirror.
That II. l.. Robbins was an honest
and capable Recorder no IL ever
disputed, why was he not continued
for two terms? The boot was on the
other leg then. That is all.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
Notice to Contractors.

IN sealed proposals will be received
at the Auditors Office, up to II O'Clock
NJ, of
Monday, October Is, 1858,
for the grading and graveling of the
Bell Road Improvement Situate in Ea-
ton School District). Bidders are re-
auired to bid OH the entire length of
road. They are also requii ed to fur
nish a guarantee with bids, and If con.
tract is awarded them, they must give
residents of the county as sureties. Spe-
clfications on file at the Auditors Of
flee. The rig Int is re-erved to reject any
or all bids. JAS. V. ACTON.
sepl3-3 Engineer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Every wool grower in Preble coun
ty should vote the Democratic ticket.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
Democratic County Ticket.

The colored voters in Ohio are
kicking with some purpose.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
Thursday.
Sept. go. 1858
Democratic Stats Ticket

U6mQCfdLlc SCdCS llck6l
FOR GOVERNOR,
GEORGE HOADLY, of Hamilton.
FOR LIEuTENANT-GoyERNoR,
JOHN G. WARWICK, of Stark.
JUDGE OF SUPREME coURT-sHoRT TERM
NJ. d. FOLLETT, of Washington.
JUDGE OF SUPREME coUET-LoNG TERN
SELWYN N. OWEN, of Williams.
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
]. W. CRUIKSiIANK, OF Miami.
O ATToRNEY-GENERAL,
JAMES LAWRENCE, of Cuyahoga.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
EMIL KIESEWETTER, of Franklin.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
PETER BRADY, of Sandusky.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,
LEROY d. BROWN, of Butler.
FOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JOHN P. MARTIN, of Greene.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
SIMEON BRENNkR.
Democratic County Ticket.
o REPRESENTATIVE,
DAVID PIERCE.
FOR AUDITOR,
HIRAM L. ROBBINS.
FOR TREASURER.
JOHN H. MUSSELMAN.
FOR RECORDER,
FOR COMMISSIONERS,
HARVEY PADDOCK.
FOR INFIRMARY DIRECTOR,
PETER J. OZIAS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20

Never attempt to wear a shoe that
rinches. 1t looks bad.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
Money to Loan.

Mooney TO LOAN on reasonable
lN terms, on first mortgage or good
security. HENRY NJ: II
Ofice-2nd story, Minors Block, OPP
posite Cour House. [jan19-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-20
SHERIFF'7S
PRO ella NATION !

To THE VOTERS OF PREBLE Co., O.:
# COURT. CORWIN, Sheriff of Pre-
a, BILE County, Ohio, do hereby notify
the qualified electors of said county to
assemble in their respective townships,
on the
Second Tuesday in October, 1853
(being the 9th-day of said month"; at
their usual places of holding elections,
or such places as the Township Trus-
tees may direct, and then and there,
between the hours of 6 o'clock A. NJ.
and 6 o'clock P. NJ. of said day, pro-
coed as the law directs, to elect
One Governor,
One Lieutenant Governor,
Two Supreme Judges,
One Clerk of Supreme Court,
One Attorney General,
One Auditor of State,
One State Treasurer,
One Commissioner of Comm on Schools.
One Member of Board of Public Works,
One State Senator, for Montgomery and
Preble Counties,
One Representative for Preble County,
One County Auditor,
One County Treasurer,
One County Recorder,
ODe county commissioner,
One Infirmary Director for Preble co.
You will also proceed to vote for or
against a certain proposed amendments
to the Constitution of the State of Ohio,
to-wit:
An amendment of Article Four of
the Constitution, recognizing the jul
dietary of the State of Ohio, providing
that Sections one, Two and Six of Arti-
Gle Four be repealed in accordance with
official notice given By the Secretary Of
State.
Those in favor of said an endment
shall have placed upon their ballo:s
the words, "Judicial Constitutional
Amendment-Yes." Those opposedfo
said amendment may have placed upon
their ballots, "Judicial Constitutional
Amendment-No."
You will also proceed to vote for or
against the following proposed amend
ments to the Constitution of the State
of Ohio, toswit:
FIRST PROPOSITION.
ssThe additional section"i in and with
section eighteen Of schedule shall be
repealed, and there shall be substituted
for it the following:
"The General Assembly shall regu-
late the traffic in Intoxicating liquors
so as to provide against evils resulting
therefrom; and its power to levy taxes
or assessments thereon is not limited
ky any provision OF this Constitution"
sEcoND PROPOSITION.
"The additional section'' in ard with
section eighteen of the schedule shall
be repealed, and there shall be substi-
tuted for it the following:
"The manufacture of and the traffic
in Intoxicating liquors to be used as a
beverage are forever prohibited; and
the General Assembly shall provide by
law for the enforcement of this provis-
ion."
The electors voting in favor of the
said first proposition shall have on
thtir ballots the words, Regulation
and Taxation of the Liquor Traffic
Yes" and those votirg in favor of the
said second proposition shall have on
their ballots the wo-ds, prohibition
of Intoxicating Liquors-Yes."
The Trustees of the several Town
ships are notified that they shall on
said day select of good judicious per-
sons having the qualifications of cleo
tors, their apportionment of persons to
serve as Jurors, and return the same as
directed by law. The apportionment
as ordered by the Court of Common
Pleas of Preble County, Ohio, is as fol-
lows, to-wit:
Gratis 10 Twin. r. 9
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26
From Mortified College.

EDITOR TRANscR1Pr-The streets of
Mortified are again enlivened by the
return of the student, and shady walks,
which have not felt the tread of feet for
months, are again in use.
Carleton has more names on her college
records than ever before-ladies 1873, gen
tlemen 113,-classified as follows: Sen
Tors 8; Juniors 10; Sophomores 8; Fresh.
men "a, and 191 ''preps, making total
of 248, representing ten states.
The students maintain two literary
societies exclusively for ladies and two
for gentlemen, q Christian Temperance
Union, Ladies' Missionary Society, and
a Young Mems Christian Association, all
of which are well supported and doing
efficient work in their respective spheres.
The college buildings and campus have
been improved during the summer, adding
to their convenience as well a. appear
ance. The new students seem to have
come for work, and the present year
promises good results. For further lnfor-
nation, we invite all our friends to visit
the college. =. d.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26
A Lesson In Law.

Lesson In Law
BY GATH BRITTLE.
Sire and son, for many year,
The Browns had owned the mill
On the bank of the limped stream that flows
BY the foot Of yonder hill.
Hard by is the farm the Whites had titled
For three score years or more:
Success had blessed their peaceful toll,
And thrift had heaped their store.
For all these years the neighbors lived
With nauRht to mar their peace:
Their friendship grew, and as time sped
Each saw his wealth increase.
There came change. Not long ago
A hot dispute arose
About narrow strip of land:
And now the friends were foes.
Neither would yield: and White and Brown
Forgot their former ties.
To law they went, nor would they brook
One hint at compromise.
AS climbing birds pick latest grubs
From rotten parts OF trees,
So from our faults the men of law
Extract their richest fees.
The farm belongs to Lawyer Green,
Old Farmer White is dead.
His sons and daughters, scattered wide,
With strangers toll for bread.
The mill, the miller's homestead, all
Belong to lawyer Gray;
But Brown works as miller's man
At ninety cents day.
When friends fall out, they should not 60
To law: it is not best.
OF what they have they'll little save
The lawyers &c: the rest.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26

EASTERN IOWA
NORMAL SCHOOL,
AND SCIENTIFIC AND COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE.
TENTH YEAR OPENS AUGUST u. 1883.
New buildings, new apparatus, large and
full locality.
Entire expense for Tuition and Boarding
less than boarding. alone in most other places.
For Information, address
E. E. ELDRIDGE, President,
Columbus junction, Iowa.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26
Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or infor-
nation for everybody, every county in
the United States and Canada. Enlarged
by the publisher to 648 pages. Itcontains
over Zoo household recipes and Is suited
to all classes and conditions Of society:
A wonderful book and a household
necessity. 1t sells at sight. Greatest in
ducements ever offered to book agents.
Sample copy sent by mail, postpaid. for
$500. Exclusive !, territory given.
Agents more than double their money.
Address DR.. Chase's Steam Printing
House, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26

"A bran new Singer sewing machine.
never been used, for sale: Terms, $SO IN
cash. Enquire at this oftlce.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26

APoI1cEMAN BRAcED UP.-D. F. Col
Inns, member Of police. seventh ward,
Reading, Pa, talks this way: ,suneIed
severely from rheumatism: nothing ald
me any good till I tried Thomas Eclec.
trio OH. It is q pleasure to recommend
it." Sold by Dorr b Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-09-26

SPEAKS ). R1eHr UP.-''Have tried
Thomas Electric OIL for Group and
coulds, and find it the best remedy have
ever used in my family" VIZ. KAY, $40
Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by
Dorr q Void. :7s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-10
Amusement Aratters.

There was only an average attendance at the
theaters last night. At the Grand the "Old
Shipmates" Company concluded their engage
ment, and at English's the Ravel Pantomime
Company gave better performance than the
previous evening. They will appear again this
afternoon and evening. The last three nights of
the week, and not next, as enormously an
nouneed yesterday, the sterling actress, Miss
Maggie Mitchell, will be the attraction at
English's, opening in ''Fanchon" tomorrow
night, to be followed by "Trx," Little Bare
foot" and pearl of Savoy in the order named.
The engagement will doubtless be great sue
cess.
Tonight, at the Grand, Mrs. Mary A. Liver
more will lecture, her subject being announced
Concerning Husbands" During the remainder
Of the week Mr.. Hamley's company ia "Squatter
Sovereignty" Edward Harrigan's greatest COM
edy success. will be the attraction. The COM
pany and play have been received with much
favor elsewhere.
Mr.. Francis Bailie Purdie will give his enter
tainment at the Lyra Hall this evening, and il
undoubtedly will be well worth attending. The
programme is an excellent one, including mum.
bers by many of our leading musionl peOple,
among them Miss Constance Hne the celebrated
pianist Mrs. Leon Bailey, Miss Anna Despa and
Mr.. M. II. Spades. MIR. Purdie Will recite the
very fine dramatic sketch of Parnassus and a
number of humorous sketches.