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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18
french Protector te Over Cnn,bodin.

The Govefnbr of Geehih; China, has com:
pleted an agreement with the King of
Cambodia. 1t confirms the establishment
of a French protectorate, provides liberal
institutions and security of property, reor-
ganizes the administrative and judicial
systems and entirely abolishes slavery.
1t also provides that the collection of indi:
feet taxes be entrusted to French officers.
France will receive 10000 piastres an
nually.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18

The anniversary of the discovery of
America was celebrated at Madrid on the
18th, A magnificent banquet given in the
Q epera;hotse was attended BY tbree him
1red pronirieht pefs6iis. The building was
brilliantly illuminated, and decorated with
flags and the coats of arms of Spain
and the Republics of North and South
America. All the representatives of
American Republics We're present.
spegehes in several languages were deliv-
cred, interspersed with musical selections,
ard the festivities ended with the unveil-
ing of a statue of Columbus, which stood on
the stage, at the head of the table.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18

The Concord On. H.) Monitor de-
clares that unless prices are lowered at
the White Mountain hotels, the inns OF
that vicinity will have slim patronage
always, as they did this year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18

TE.
In the districts named, the following Sena-
kN,.. Io,-o hoo,


In three or four counties the official count
may change the result as to representatives.
but these changes will operate against both
parties equally, and the result will be to leave
the list practically unchanged. The Democrats
will have working majority in both houses.
and majority on joint ballot.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18
TIte Gaton gemufrat.
RATES OF ADVERTISERS,

Business cards of We lines OF les 80 per aDpanr.
Local notices, 10 cents per line eash insertion.
Simple announcements OF marriages and deaths.
and church and benevolent society notices ibserted
free. Any additf ms to obituary notices VIII DO
charged FIVE cents per line.
FSv6fs must be handed In as early as Tuesday
morning 10 insure insertion the s1me week Com.
muuicafions upon subjects Of general or local
iaterest are solicited.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-10-18
NEWS IN BRIEF,
AT WASHINGTON.

Domestic. Foreign and Political
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
9aily 2ress anil 9akotaiaa
is PUBLISHED
EVERY EvRNING-ExCEPrING SUNDAYS.

TkKas or SUBSCRIPTIONS: By carriers, pc,
month, S. cents; per year. 5000. ~
Office on Third ST.. Press and Dakotaian
BOWEN K1NasBURY, Prop't..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
-
An Ancient Mule.

Washington, Oct. 26-Lieut. kobbe,
stationed at Mt Vernon barracks,
Alabama. has reported tn the war de-
partment that white mule which has
been at that post forty-tive years is
about to be sold, and the officers have
asked permission to buy him and keep
him at their own expense. The petition
went through the regular channels, and
Gen. Sherman submitted the case to the
secretary of war with the following re-
port:
Ihave seen that mule, aud. whether
true or false. the soldiers believe it was
left at Big Spring, where Mt. Vernon
barracks now are. at the time Gen.
Jsckson's army camped there 1919
Tradition says 1t WAS once sorrel, but
now it is white from age. The quarter
masters department will be chargeabls
with ingratitude if that mule is sold OF
the care or maintenance of it thrown OF
the charitable officers Of the post.
advise that the mule be kept in the de
pattment and fed and maintained unit
death. think the mule was at For
Morgan, Mobile Point, when was ther
III 1912.
The secretary Of war thereupon issued
the following order:
Let this mule be kept and we'll care,
for as long as he lives.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
Regular Army News.


st. Paul Pioneer. Press: Lieut.. Luth-
er r. Hare, seventh cavalry, has been
appointed an aid-de-camp on the staff
of Gen. Terry, and will assume the du-
ties of the position as soon as he can
transfer the funds and property for
which he is accountable IS regimental
quartermaster of the seventh. It is un.
dersteod that Lieut.. w. W. Robinson, Jr.,
who was recently ordered to take station
at Fort Meade. has been selected by
Lieut.. Col. Tilford to succeed Lieut.
Hare as regimental quartermaster. The
rumor prevails that other changes are
contemplated by the regimental com.
mapder III the personnel Of his staff.
Maj. r. p. Hughes, acting inspector
general OF the department, has gone to
Fort Yates on tour OF inspection.
Capt. II. s. Taber, chief engineer off
Ger of the department OF Dakota, has re.
turned from a trip to the scene Of opera
tions on the military road between
Yankton and Fort Randall. A careful
inspection was made by him OF the i'm
provemen.s under way, including tn,
| bridge over Choteau creek. 1t IL hardi,
possible that the bridge will be open fsi
| public use at the time appointed, IA tn,
contractors have been notified that aom,
changes will have TO be made in por
taon Of the structnre in order TO tulfl
the requirements Of the contract.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
Judge shipmau'. Pedigree

Alexandra Herald: After carefully
scanning the horizon, Ordway has finally
got an opinion from Michigan ex-iudge,
declaring that Judge Edgerton's deci-
sion was all wrong and that he had moth
ing to do with the case. That the legis-
lature or the governor, either, could re-
move the capital. This opinion Ordway
has had printed in the Pioneer-Press and
points to it with pride. The judge who
gave this opinion is John 7. Shipman, of
Coldwater. Let US see who this ex Judge
is: He was originally democrat; was
elected judge by accident; espoused the
greeuback craze; was sat down on; turn.
ed democrat again: saw nothing there
for him; turned republican in 1882;
worked the party until they were partly
defeated in November; thought the dem
ocrats were going to win; kicked him
self for deserting them; then Topped
back into the democratic party where he
now is. Everything by turns and moth
ing long; sort of human weathercock
with an eternal and everlasting itch fol
office. AS lawyer he only ranks fairly
well aud there are probably two hundred
lawyers in this territory his peers il
ability. To such a source has onr execu
tive been driven. The case must indeed
he 1esDarate
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
Ransom County Wealth.

Fargo, D. r., Oct 2G-Gold and
rumors of gold are the all-absorbing top.
les of conversation in this city tonight.
and the many argonauts who returned
from Lisbon on the evening train were
buttonholed and pumped to-day by en-.
quiring people who wished to learn the
latest from the field OF operations. That
there is gold in and around Lisbon there
can be ne reasonable doubt; and the i'm
preston that prevailed at first. that it
was but the latest species of boom. is
fast wearing away. and the fact that 8
syndicate of Fargo's shrewdest business
men and capitalists have become in.
terested in the latest discovery
a placer mine 200 acres in
extent within the borders OF Lisbon
tends to lead color and substance to the
rumors of discoveries. The above.
mentioned claim is located on the side
Of brick kiln owned by John Kinan, q
Lisbon merchant, and the following are
the iHcorporators of the new company
which is to be known as the Northern
Pacific Mining company: P. V. NJ. Ray
mond, president; A l.. Stephens. vice
president; B. Cloutier, secretary; q
O'Neil, treasurer. The other memberi
of the company are l.. J. kissner, W. n
Steele, Fred Koors, Fargo; John Kinan
Lisbon; A. j. Harwood, Fargo, and F
q. Daniels, of Redfeld. A great man,
people are in this city tonight on thei
way to Lisbon, and the prospects for
large influx of miners and others are Hat
terinR indeed
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
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a Mad Lieutenant.

Washington, Oct. 26 The army sur
geon on duty at Whipple barracks, Ari.
zona. has reported to the war department
that Lieut.. John F. Simpson. third cav.
airy, is in the hospital at that post, and
is considered insane. He has not We,
been examined by medical board and
no action has been taken by the war de.
partment. Lieut.. Simpson is the Officer
who short time ago was court mar
tailed for marrying his mis-
tress, and was sentenced to
dismissal by the court, but the
sentence was disproved by the president
Lieut.. Simpson has recently published
a card IN newspaper defending tn,
character of his wife and explaining hi.
own actions, and stating tha. he had re
signed from the army. In view of hi.
reported condition, however, grav,
doubts are entertained as 10 the respon
sibility in making the statements Hi
resignation has Just been received at I'd,
war department. If he is finally al
| judged To he insane the authorities vii
take steps q. once sohave him rroperl,
| cared Tor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Proclamation OF the presider

Proclamation OF the President.
Washington. Oct, 27.-The president
has issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation:
BY the president OF the United States
OF America. A proclamation:
In furtherance of the custom Of this
people al the closing of each year to
engage. upon day set apart for that
purpose, in special festival of praise to
the giver OF all good, /. Chester A.
Arthur, president of the Uuited States,
do hereby designate Thursday, the 29th
day of November next, as a day of ma
tional thanksgiving. The Year which is
drawing to an end has been replete with
evidences of divine goodness. The
prevalence Of health, fu!lness Of the
harvests, stability, peace and order,
growth of fraternai feeling, the spread OF
intelligence and learning. continued
enjoyment Of civil and religious liberty
all these and countless other blessings
are cause for reverent rejoicing. / do.
therefor recommend that on the day
above named the people rest from their
accustomed lobors, and meeting IN their
several churches express their devout
gratitude to God that he hath dealt SO
bountifnlIy with this nation, and prey
that his grace and favor abide with il
forever.
(Signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the president.
FREDERICK L. FRELISGHUYsEN,
Secretary of State.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

1t is understood. says q Washington
telegram. that Secretary Lincoln will re-
commend this year some important mod.
iications in the treatment of soldiers at
the military posts. The number OF de-.
sertions, now amounting to about fifteen
per cent of the army annually, is due, in
a great measure, he thinks, to the fact
that the enlisted men are employed most
of the time. not as soldiers, but az Ia.
borers, and what makes it worse, without
payment for tho work. Their life is
made unbearable by an unending round
of hard work without compensation
This, the secretary says, might be obvi.
ated in two ways: Congress might pro.
vide for force of laborers, carpenters
ETC., or the soldiers when so employed
might be allowed extra duty pay. A,
present it is discouraging for an enlisted
man to be employed for months at q tim,
as carpenter or blacksmith for abou
nineteen dollars month, counting il
the cost OF his rations, when he coult
make say sixty dollars at the same bust
ness in civil life. 1t is thought that til,
secretary of war will recommend the ex
ira pay allowance for men already in th,
sevice.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30
The Washington Critic sounds warn.
ing to the people of south Dakota tc
&l,... ..l.e..ll -. Ill

The Washington Critic sounds warn.
ing to the people of south Dakota to
which they should give heed:
Information comes to the Critic from
Dakota territory regarding the CAM
palgn of the newly formed state constitu-
tien. 1t is probable that not very large
vote will be cast at the election for the
ratification of the constitution early in
next month. There is SO little opposi.
ton to the document that no disputes
will arise to arouse interest. The only
possible point of discussion will be
brought up by the prohibitionists, wLo
may refuse to support the constitution
because it does not contain their ex-
treme and senseless temperance theories.
From the condition of the campaign at
present two facts are extracted, which it
would be well Tor the statesmen to re.
member, as they will be OF use when the
Dakotaians present their constitution
and ask for admission to state.
| hood. There is such unani
nous support Of the document
among the voters and 30 little fear that
it will be met by anything like formid
| able opposing vote that its friends will
not go out IN great numbers to vote fol
it. and consequently the best explanation
ana the one that should be the most
valid OF the light vote that will be cas-
for it, is the fact that it has few opposers
The vote that will be cast again it vii
be from the prohibit. .nists who hav
taken advantage of the earnestness o
those who want statehood, to ride t
success upon their dangerous and mos
doubtful hobby. If small vote is re
turned upon the constitution of Dakot
it should not be received either as an in
dication of the number of voters ther
are in south Dakota, but rather as indie
ative of the lack Of opposition there
to the measure in the territory.
Our people should give this constitu
tional matter their attention from no,
until election day and should turn ou
next Tuesday and pile up large majol
ity to send to Washington along wit
that document.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

1owa's official majority on governor
has been given and the figures run as
follows:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

Election will occur next Tuesday. Go
to the polls and cast your ballot for free
government, for immunity from carpet.
bagism, for the abolition of official cor
ruption. for the privilege of choosing
your own officers, for free schools with.
out cost-for tho constitution.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

BY the way where is Secretary
Wheelock OF the capital commission
during all of the meetings now being
held? Has the commission any secre-
tary? This is pertinent inquiry for
Winshlp and Bowen.
MIR. Wheelock is in Mitchell attending
to his business. He resigned his place
as secretary several months ago.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

Dr. Burleigh and Judge Shannon were
announced to speak at Sioux Falls last
night.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

John s. Tooker has been appointed
secretary Of Montana, vice McCutcheon,
resigned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-10-30

For Governor Sherman, republican. .184. .le1
kinne democrat ..... l39. .Uk
Weaver, greenbacker..... ~, ,0ss
Shermans majority over kinne ........... ,OSs
over Einne and Weaver both. 2QU
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-13
A Bows Account of II.

German boy in New York lately wrote
letter to the Herald, which may be suggestive
to some teachers; 81 am German boy who
goes to public school, find the studies not
too difficult to master, but do not get time to
ceived during the last two years consists only
of a tumble of ideas about geography, arith-
metic, spelling, history, grammar, etc. I feel
that these two years education will benefit me
as much in after life as my present ideas amount
to about the comet. If I had time to deliber-
ate / could master these school studies but I
have heard that lawyers and judges sometimes
study whole month attempting to master and
understand the meaning OF a single sentence
in book, and poor youth like me sbould
not, think, be considered SO dumb because I
cannot master dozen or more pages of all
kinds Of stuff in a few hours. An old man.
who had been through college, told me the
other day that II attempted to remember all
the rivers in the world and how long they
were, and all the cities in the world and the
number of their iBhabitant, might as well try
and remember nothing else as long as lived.
for would have to keep awake at night lest
should lose some of the names and numbers
Well, this is the kind of knowledge have
been trying to obtain for two years past, to-
gether with rules of grammar, arithmetic, etc.
to learn by heart, without understanding the
application OF any of them. Why, / could re-
peat the twenty-eighth rule in grammar used
by US to the old gentleman l refer to, but he
only laughed and asked me to write sentence
SO as to apply the rule. / couldn't apply it UNI
til he took half an hour TO show me what the
general idea was, although he did not seem TO
know anything about rule I would like to
ask you what good my education will be likely
to do me. Do you think il will at me for a
business or professional life? This kind of
school business makes a boy who thinks feel
that he Is either fool or that somsbody else
is. AGRRMAN Boy.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-13
Joking With "vathek' Beekford
[corr. Boston Advertiser.

Corr. Boston Advertiser.l
Writing of Fonthill abbey recalls to remem-
brance sad affair connected in some measure
with the same place. There was young ar
fist named Foster, son of a deceased sister of
John Wilson Cocker, secretary of the admiralty,
who adopted him; well educated and popular,
with frst.rate talents. His uncle, proprietor
of the John Bull periodical, was anxious to
have him relinquish painting, in which he had
little no no proficiency, and go to India, where
high situation could have been obtained
through his uncle's influence at that time.
Unfortunately Foster was welded to London
life; member of several clubs, and from his
uncle's position admitted almost anywhere.
The writer often met him at Charles W Les
lies and Gilbert Stuart Newton's rooms-two
distinguished rising American artists and
elsewhere in public places Foster made
foolish bet at one of the clubs that he would
go down to Fonthill abbey, surmount the fence,
avoid the spring guns and dine with Mr. Beck
ford, something which Mr.. Beckford's friends
most intimate declared to be impossible.
Nevertheless, part of the task he accom-
pllshed, with hard labor and great risk of
spring guns and torn clothes He got over the
wall toward night, nearly two miles from the
inc inherent DY-paths. AS 1t was now 6ecoIu-
ing late, he rang at the great door for some
time. Finally domestic appeared with a
most astonished countenance at seeing him.
and told him he could not see his master or en-
ter; and it would occasion the loss of his place
to carry any message to Mr.. Beckford Foster
began to feel the awkwardness of his position
for the first time. 1t SO happened that Beck
lord was not far away when the bell rang and
listening had heard the conversation He now
stepped forward and asked why he was favored
with this visit. The quiet, cool austerity of his
countenance which Foster never had seen be-
fore quite Disconnected and abashed him, and
Foster made clean breast of it, narrating his
foolish club bet. Mr.. Beckford, with a CHASTITY
smile, asked him to walk in, and, ringing a
bell, ordered refreshments aud servant to
show Mr.. Foster the abbey, and then left him.
After reasonable time, when Mr. Foster had
finished his supper, and seen the abbey, Mr.
Beckford again made his appearance, and said
that bad come to bid him good night, and
that the servant would let him out. Foster
then asked him if he would allow the servant
TO accompany him to the lodge and open the
gate for him. Mr.. Beckford said decidedly,
No. He was an unlimited guest. He had made
him, Mr.. Beckford, the subject of a foolish
bet, bringing his character before the public
While in his house, he had felt il his duty to
treat him Hospitality, but, that being done, he
must get out as he got id. Foster was wander
ing about all night, and in the morning was
let out at the lodge. It made great talk in
London, and Foster was said to have received
harsh treatment from his friends His body
was shortly after found in a coffee-house, with
his brains blown out He had committed sui
eide.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-13
Maine State Temperance Alliance.

The undersigned unite in calling meeting of the
friends of Temperance in Maine to be held in
City Hall, Lewiston, wednesday lat O'Clock,
p. n.y. and = hus sday, Feb. 9fst and 22nd,
thu object being the organization of STATE TEN
xERANcE ALLIANCE. in which shall be united all
the moral and religious elements of society in an
Rctive and well directed war against Intemperance
Regarding Intemperance as the destroyer of wealth.
character, health and happiness, and as the enemy
OF the Republic and the Church of Christ, we call
upon the citizens of Maine, regardless of political
or religious affiliations to attend this meeting par
hcipate in its deliberations, and then unite their
hands and hearts to crush out this great evil
An amendment to our State Constitution WILL
doubtless, soon be submitted to the people, and we
must prepare for the coming conflict 1t is time
for counsel for earnest prayer and united action.
This meeting is not called in the interest of any
party, set of men, nor will it be made the ms ru
nent of any party; but forgetting everything that
divides US in other directions, let come together
citizens anxious to advance the moral interests,
and preserve the good name Of our State and Coun-
try, and let organize for campaign in which ey-
cry good citizen and Christian should unite.
The usual reduction of fares by The railroads may
be expected.
The Maine Central thu Knox and Lincoln, and
INC huuiotu dlis anu Duchuclu Idhtodus WIZ oSa
round trip tickets for one fare. The Portland s
Ogdensburg r. R. will give free return tickets al
Lewiston to all who pay full fare to Portland. All
going over the B. & NJ, and the Eastern, must pur
chase tickets over the Maine Central in Portland
Those going over the Knox s. Lincoln r. R. will
purchase Maine Central tickets at Bath. Tickets
over the European g. North American r. R. will be
sold in connection with the Maine Central.
Let US make this the largest and most enthusiast
tic temperance meeting ever held in Name Never
have many prominent men and women united IL
calling the friends of temperance together.
The first session will be Wednesday evening, at
o'clock.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.