davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
An African Utopia.

German explorers have thrown so
<nuch light on the immense tract of
country situated between IS . and zoe
east of Greenwich and L to 8 south
latitude to the south of the great bend of
the Congo, that it may interest your
readers to hear a short account of what
has been lone by them. If you take.the
western half of SANKEY'S Map of Equa-
torial Africa to hand, you will perceive
four large tributaries Of the Congo dotted
down-the mouths of which Stanley dis
covered-and a reported large lake,
probably Lake Lincoln of Livingstone"
to the west of which s'vicious and most
murderous dwarfs'' named Watwa are
supposed to exist Now. if Pogge and
Wissmann had done nothing but confirm
the existence of these pigmies, whom
they call Batua, and reduce the Lake
Mukamba to very modest proportions,
besides placing it farther to the south
east, under 5 8 45m. 25s. south latitude,
they would merit praise. But we W
far to them. They unveil to us
the existence of a Utopia where stran-
gers are g~ratuitously supplied with food,
and they reveal that the Bassonge, sub.
jects of King Katshish, a strong and
handsome a C. in a densely populated
country teeming with natural produce,
excel in artistic manufacture of work
manship of various kinds in wood, clay,
copper and iron, weaving stuffs out of
the mabele plant and showing skill in
basket-making. Wissmann declares that
no foreign influence has ever touched
them.
The Utopia has received the honorary
epithet of Lubuku, 1. e. Friendship"
but its real name is Casselange; its in
habitants are called Tusselange. and
their principal chief, Mukenge, resides
not far from the confluence of the Lulua
and the Kassal. Pogge tells us that the
inhabitants of one village, or sometimes
of several villages, can be looked upon
as afamily, for each inhabitant is treated
by the rest as a relative, and one member
of the community stands by another 'tfor
better and for worse" The kings
hospitality went so far that he accom-
panied his guests a distance about as
great as from Berlin to Dantzig-not
having received any present except a
brass chain, supplemented by the prom
Use of a musical box in case DR.. Pogge
should reach the Lualaba, and return
t1CAOC IL odlOO1. IN uioSONCly VI IlC
amiable tribe of Tusselange, and of the
accomplished Bassonge, took place in
the following manner: "The Afrika.
nische G~esel1schaft'' had charged DR..
Paul Pogge and Lieutenant Wissmann to
establish a station at Mussumba (So
24m. los. S. L.;) the capital of the king
dom of Lunda, over which N of the
strangest among swarthy potentates, the
mighty MyataY auvo reigns. Both Pogge,
IN 1876, and DR.. Max Buchner, in 1878
20 1880. had found it impossible, though
hey otherwise met with very kind treat
ment, to penetrate the east, north, OIL
south of Mwata Yanvo's dominions.
The latter was thoroughly convinced
that the European travellers could have
40 other object than that of buying else
where ivory and ostrich feathers cheapel
than from him, and SO he thwarted al
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

Road horses should have their front
feet stuffed with haxseed twice a week.
To clean a coat collar procure ben
zine and q sponge and wash the cloth
with it. This will remove all the grease
very quickly.
Absence of ventilation, badly ar
ranged entrance of light and hay-racks
wei their heads, permitting seeds and
to as prolific sources of blindness in
horses Chicago Journal.
Sausage croquettes: Sausage meat,
two beaten eggs and cracker dust. Mold
the meat into little balls, dip in the egg
then roll in the dust and cook slowly
until done through and through. Serve
without the gravy.-R"ral NeO Yorker.
1t is not only for the reason that
other uses can not well be made of billy
countries that sheep are pastured there.
1t is becoming better understood that the
health of these animals is much better in
such places than on flat lands.
Every cook knows how long a time
it takes, when it can least be spared, to
look over one or two quarts of beans.
An ingenious friend, who is always try
ing to save time, says: Put the beans in
a colander, and all the fine dirt will be
shaken out, and the beans that are
specked can be picked put with ease, and
in a very short time.-N. Y. Post.
The demand for good horses in
creases despite the enlarged use of steam
machinery in all kinds of business.
There are probably more horses now
used to cart produce to and from rail
road stations than were ever required
for the stage routes that the railroads
superseded. Yet, when the steam engine
came into general use fortransportation,
many believed that the days of horse
breeders were over.-Lansing Mich
Republican.
-Sweetrusk: One quart of new milk,
three tablespoonfuls of yeast and flour
to make a thick batter. Mix at night
and in the morning add one cup of fresh
lard or half lard and butter, one cup Of
sugar, a little salt and the yelks of three
and the whites of two beaten eggs. Mi
thoroughly together, mold into desired
shape and let rise before baking. The
reserved white should be beaten stiff, g
little sugar added to it and spread ovel
the top of the rusk just before they art
done.-Erchange.
1t is the custom in most families
who give attention to the concerns of the
table to serve oatmeal and milk at break
fast. Excellent as this custom is, it may
be varied occasionally with good effect
One way to do this is to make a hasty
pudding of Graham flour; it should be
made like ordinary Indian meal pud
ding. with the exception that the Graham
must first be wet with cold water; i
must be stirred constantly; it will re
quire about twenty minutes steady
boiling and should be well salted.-N
=. Times.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
DR.. Hammond and the Rope.

Young DIR. Hammond, son of DR..
William A. Hammond, is reported to
have made experiments to show that
the d~islocation of the neck is not essen
tial to a painless death on the gallows.
BE says that strangulation may cause
death with less agony. he advocates
the use of a soft, silky cord in place OF
the ordinary gallows rope, and instead
of having the murderer yanked upward
with a force that almost tears the body
from the trunk, DIR. Hammond would
have the rope drawn gently at first, to
prevent its displacement, and when
pulled up from the ground with a cord
pliable enough to prevent the passage OF
air through the neck, the victim would
Immediately become unconscious, and
so die without pain. DR.. Hammond
processes to have made experiments
upon his own person, in the presence Of
other physicians, to ascertain that stran.
gulation, when complete, produces i'm.
mediate unconsciousness.-Mew Yorl
Express.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
Origin Of the Calendar.

The word calendar" is derived from
calendium, denoting the commandments
of months, which, in the language of
ancient Rome, were called dies caiende,
or simply calende; l. g., days on which
T call. This calling out" took place
upon the reappearance of the small
crescent after new moon, and at the
present day remains the custom among
those people who, as for instance the
Turks, reckon time wholly from the re-
curing phases of the moon. This was
loudly proclaimed from the roofs of pub
lie buildings by appointed priests or
seers, who we're required to seek
for the moons crescent in the
evening sky either two days after
new moon, or four or five days after the
last appearance of its light in the morn
ing sky ; this, then, was established as
the beginning of the month, the single
days being reckoned by counting back.
ward, or forward from the night, or
from the intermediate day of full moon.
This method of reckoning time from the
revolutions and phases of light of the
moon has been long practiced in those
countries in which the constant clear
ness of the heavens enables people to
determine with considerable accuracy
the first appearance of the moonlight,
the so-called 'tnew light" and, again,
among those whose limited intercourse
with other nations afforded no compar-
ison of fixed standards. In coun-
tries, however, where continued
clearness of the sky was not
afforded, or where the necessity was
urgently felt for a regular determination
of future dates, the seers at length de-
sired that they be permitted to calculate,
upon the basis of the past determinations
of the duration to the regular months,
the recurrence of the phases of the moon
for a certain time in advance, and there
with the regular succession of the
months, and to publicly record the num-
Der and the method of counting the days
of the single months. Thus, in place of
the public proclamation from the house.
tops of the observed appearances the cal
endar now came into use, containing
,alculationslof the. calling days. "-Prg:
Wiltiam Foester, in Popular Science
/ MnnfbTsf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
Sleep.

1t is reported of Lord Brougham, that,
when he returned home after his brilliant
and exhausting defense of Queen Caro-
line, he went at once to bed, with orders
not to be disturbed, however long he
might ~sleep-orders which his household
obeyed, though with astonishment deep
ening, into something like terror, as the
young lawyers nap prolonged itself for
nearly eight and-forty hours. His physi-
clan afterward declared that this sleep
had saved him from brain-fever, and
though probably only the marvelously
recuperative powers of youth enabled
him to take natures remedy in one such
mighty dose, his extraordinary capacity
of work up to extreme old age may not
tmprobably have been due to a constitu-
ton endowed with such means for re-
pairing at night the waste of the day
50, james Gazette,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
Brute Affection.

A colored man imprisoned at Ply
mouth, N. c., for a five years term as
the reward of his enthusiasm in for
warding ariot, has been shut up eighteen
months. He owned two coon dogs. and
when the lock snapped upon the master,
they took up quarters outside the prison,
and have remained there numolested.
Not only that, but their honest fidelity
to their master has Won the good will
of the town, a nice kennel has been built
fortheir accommodation, and their food
comes abundantly from sympathizing
hands. Not long ago, the Governors
wife visited the place and was moved to
tears at this manifestation of brute af-
lection. and a movement is on foot to
procure the pardon of n who is so
highly esteemed and SO deeply loved by
q pair of dogs.-Detroa Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
How Florists Bills Are Collected.

A delicate part of the florist business,
requiring Judgment and tact, is the col.
lection of his bills. 1t might be sup.
posed that as flowers are not necessities
of life in any sense of the word, they
would be bought only by persons fully
able to pay for them, but, according to
the testimony of the leading florists, this
is far from being the case, and some OF
the devices resorted to in eXacting pay.
ment must be peculiarly unpleasant to
ali parties concerned. For instance, il
may be supposed that it is only as the
last hope of eyer getting payment out of
Young A., who has been sending Miss
B. twenty-dollar bouquets twice a week
all winter. that the florist sends the un-
paid bill to the latter. This is an ex-
treme measure, to be sure, and the threat
of such a proceeding usually brings the
debtor to terms. As the florist sends
home the flowers he sells, he knows who
receives them, if he does not always
know who is to pay for them. There
are, of course, some bat debts which can
not be recovered, no matter how man
bills are sent to the father, mother,
guardians, brothers and sisters, and,
finally, beneficiaries of the young man
VIII UuyS 1lOWClS lndU uO Cdu HUI
pay for and never expects to pay
for. A professional collector is then
employed to make the young mans
life a burden to him, and, in the long
run, the debt is usually collected. Tradi-
ton records that a few years ago a flor.
list, wishing to collect a bill which had
been presented once a month for more
than a year, and yetunwilling to threaten
his delinquent customer too directly, in
serted the following card in the news
papers: If Mr.. X, florist, does not re-
ceive payment for certain bills before the
first of next month, he will find it neces-
sary to send them to the persons who
have received the flowers" To hi
amazement checks came in by the dozen,
and from persons for whom the shafts
had not been intended. No florist with
a custom to lose will admit that he has
ever dreamed of using such means of
fastening collections, but every florist
knows of some other florist who is sup
posed to be guilty of the questionable
practice.
Of course it will not do for a florist to
get the reputation of resorting to I'M
pleasant measures in collecting bills, and
it is understood to be a mooted point
among florists of a di~sputatious turn of
mind whether or not it is proper in any
case to send a bill for flowers to the young
woman who had not ordered them, but
had received and enjoyed them. The
code of ethics peculiar to the business
has not settled this point as yet, and it is
probable, so long as the persons who GO
beyond their means in buying flowers
are young men of good family who.
when hard put to it, can beg or borrow
the sum needed, that such measures will
now and then be heard of.-N. T
Evening Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
RUFF on roya.ty-The historical collar Of
good Queen Bess.-N. Y. Nens.
A Remarkably Successful Business House
-Frea FINN.

A Remarkably Successful Business House
Free Fun.
The Baltimore (Md.) Daily american Of
February 9 editorially comments, to the ex.
tent Of several columns, upon the vast bust
ness of The Charles A. Vogeler Company OF
that city and the unprecedented popularity OF
its goods. This house Successors to AZ
Vogeler & CO.. will be better known to the
general public as proprietors Of ST. Jacobs OH,
the great pain cure which has become a house
hold word the world over. The new company
is composed of Mr.. Christian Devries, a lead.
ing Maryland merchant, President OF the Ma
tional Bank of Baltimore, ETC.; Mrs. Vogeler,
widow Of the late Charles A. Vogeler, and
Mr.. Fl. d. Umbstaetter, whose rare genius
and ability in conducting and directing the
advertising department Of his house have
been SO conspicuously successful. Thus
possessed of a meritorious remedy backed
by ample capital, experience and brains, there
is every reason topredict for the new firm the
largest measure of business prosperity.
The latest and most unique feature on the
advertising programme of this enterprisine
house is the publication of a neat and attract
i've little work, the title of which is "St.
Jacobs Oil Family Calendar, 1884, and Book
of Health and Humor for the Million" 1t
is largely composed Of original (copy-righted)
articles, written expressly for this book by
the leading humorists of the day-such as
NJ. Quad, D troit Free Press; Spoopendyke,
of the Brooklyn Eagle; the editors of Teas
Siftings, Uncle Remus, Josh Billings, and 6
doz,n others, all in the very best vein Of these
representative fun-makers. tn illustrations
are by the best artists, and the book contains,
beside, numerous testimonials from distia.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

The Syracuse IN. Y Journal recalls
the history of a London astrologer and
weather prophet, named Murphy, in
1888. Murphy made a lucky guess
about a severe frost which did much
damage in the vicinity of London on the
Goth Of January. This hit sold his al
manac, and he pocketed a fortune. His
subsequent prophecies were mostly
failures, not reaching the number of hits
that might be expected under the doc
trine of chances.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

THE voLTAIc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltsic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old) who are at,
f~ictedwith nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. N. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty davis trial Is allowed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
Sweet = the amenities of souther

Sweet are the amenities of Southern
journalism. The Mobile Register
thoughtlessly remarks: american hogs
are not permitted to enter Germany,
but they can travel elsewhere on the
Continent" Whereupon the New Or
leans Picayune savagely r~etorts: ""This
sounds like Boosting, when it is known
that one of the editors of the Register
has spent two o. three years in Ger
MANY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

THE Fredericton New Brunswick, CAM
Reporter says: "Nobody can but admire the
persistent enterprise manifested by the own-
ers of st. Jacobs Oh in keeping the name be-
fore the public. 1t receivela big send off
in the House the other day by the Hon. Mr..
Perley, h warned his colleagues in the
Government of the danger of Bear Killers re-
ceiving two bounties for one nose; the judi
cious use of the Oil causing rapid growth"
"Could We lind me the loan of a pipe and
t~obacky?" said Pat; ~ have a match"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

The New York and Washington Limited, u
which passes through Perryville, Cecil Co.,
schedule time. Solomon Weaver Esq, OF
P%erryville, writes that Mishler's Herb Bitters
cured him Of Neuralgia and Bleeding Piles,
and his wife of Ague. All disorders of the
blood, Neuralgia, Indigestion, Biliousness,
Constipation and kinney troubles are certain
" and speedily cured BY this remedy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
COL D. D, I, MOORE
AUNT ADDS

Gives young housekeepers and young mothers
coed advice1n her letters to the Household Depart.
ment Regular letter., from Aunt Eva May
belle, Jennie Joslyn," MRS. Geo. caswen,r and
The LADIES' and H0usehOld Ne.
Partment, under the charge of Ms. Louisa
Knapp, deyotes one whole page to Household
thing bright and original, no stale receipts. Prac-
tical hints for H~ousekeepers, How TO Dress Well
and Economically, How to Entertain Company,
Wholesome Advice to Young Girls, How to- Care
for Children, How to Knit, Crochet and do all
kinds of Fancy Work, How to take Care Of th9
Sick, All the Latest FASHIONS.
The best of American Humorists -SdEAt
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
"rhrow PhysIo to the Dogs. TIL

We do not feel like blaming Macbeth for
this expression of disgust Even nowadays
most of the cathartics are great repulsive
pills, enough to ''turn ones stomach" Had
Macbeth ever taken DR.. Pierce's "~Purgative
Pellets" he would not have uttered those
words of contempt. By druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
SOL

Ha1e's Honey of and Tar
Stops your throat hurting. Why don't you use
it! ike's toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

X cusc 1T0c ~ m 1fc1ps
DIR. NJ. H. Hinsdale, Kenawee, Ill.,, advises
us of a remarkable cure of consumption. He
says: A ~Deighbor's wife was attacked with
violent Lung disease, and pronounced beyond
help from Quick Consumption. As a last re-
sort the family was persuaded to try DIR. WIN.
HALLS BALsAM FOR H LUNGS. To the as
constituent of all, by the time she had used
one half dozen bottles she was about the
house doing her own work. 1 saw her at her
worst and had no idea she could recover.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

golden MEDICAL DISCOVERY" words
registered as a trade-mark) cures all humors
from the pimple or eruption to great virulent
eating ulcers,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

LOOK for advertisement in this paper of
Glaceline. Shirts polished without an iron
equal to finest machine laundried work.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

"CoME down." said the young man, strok
ing his upper lip.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
A Case Not Beyond Helm.

IT is said that deaf and dumb people al
ways take a hand in conversation.-EyansuiHe
Argus.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

The "Favorite Prescription of DIR. Pierce
cures "female weakness" and kindred affec-
tions. BY druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

A PLAYIN' man: A homely musician.-N
Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

The best fitting collars and cuffs you can
get are the Chrolithion. Now for sale at all
frat .oI mas storeS-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

The Fat Contributor is the man who
gains favor with the printers.-N o. Plea
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

WOODEN goods are quoted quiet, because
of their nap.-Baltimore Every Saturday.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
Fftv-FIve Miles an Hour.

A DIFFICULT point to graspeThe end OF
an cells tail.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

LIFE is-a tiresome journey, and when a
man arrives at the end he is all out of breath.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

REDDING's Russia Salve is an invaluable
dressing for infiameda and sore joints. Price 25c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sellit. Csc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

ONE pair of boots or shoes saved everyyear by
using LYONS Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

A COLD snap is likely to occur whenever
there is a piece Of ice that can be broker.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

A CoUaH OR SORE THROAT should not be
neglected. "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are
a simple remedy, and give immediate relief.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29
HERB

PUKIFIES THE BLOOD, Equal
lies its Circulation, Regulates its Supply. Improves
its Quality, therefore Furnishes Vital Energy.
-. CONQUERs, DISEASE, -.
PERFECTS DIGESTION, Improves the Appetite.
Cleanses the Liver and Kidneys Acts as q mild stom-
achic and Imparts Vitality and Elasticity toevery Or
gan of tie Body. Formulas in use 600 years.
80. IT HAS NO PEER. --.
GIVES UP THE GHOST upon use
while the systemi Is broughtto q state ofperfect health
and vtgor. Get 1t at once. u. per Bottle.
MishIer,s Green Label Bitters. aspecinc for s~crofn1a.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

WHEN a man gets high he is considered
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

For sore feet, swollen joints, sprains,
corns or bunions. use st. Patrick's salve.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

q NOISY piece of crockery-The cup that
cheers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-29

A series of articles written expressly for our col
ums by q Metropolitan daily paper reporter, show
ing up the ingenious methods devised by cunning
rascals to swindle honest farmers by bogus com.
mission merchants, bogus horse and stock sue
lions, swindling seed and stock advertisements,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1883-11-08
Ants as Medicine.

A curious use is made of ants by the
Indians in Brazil, who employ them to
dress wounds, causing them to bite the
edges together, and then cutting off
the head; the jaws will not relax, but
hold the wound together until healed.
They were formerly used as a cruel in
strument of torture by South African
tribes, who tied their victim to tree
smeared his body with grease, and
placed an ants nest at his feet. The
Arabs placed an ant in the hand of a
newly born babe, that the virtues of
the insect may pass into the infant.
Naturalists also sometimes make use
of these industrious scavengers.
When they require perfect specimen
of the smaller vertebrates, they place
the body in box, bore few holes in
it; and bury it near an ants nest; in
a few days perfect and most delic-
iously whitened skeleton will be found
in the box.