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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Use Of Steel Nails.
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Within the past six months the use OK
steel rails has increased largely. They
came into the market about a year ago
and found an immediate sale. One by
one the leading nail companies of this
State took up the line of manufacture
until all now produce steel nails regu.
larly. No change in machinery was re-
quired. The knives for cutting steel
plates-dull much quicker than on iron
work, but otherwise the cost of manu-
facture is not increased beyond the first
cost of the steel bloom as compared
with pig or scrap-iron, which is used in
making iron nails. At first the extra
cost of steel nails was one and one-haIf
cents per pound, or 81. so per key, but it
has 10 been reduced to 81 extra.
The great advantage of the steel nails
is that they can be driven into hard
wood as easily as an iron nail will go
into a pine board. We have seen steel
nails driv IN into a white oak knot with
out bending. No hing else is now used
in laying hard wood floors, as they re-
quire no boring but are driven readily.
Fer all kinds Of hard finish they are
especially adapted, and as so much hard
finish is now employed their use must
be on the increase. They are also used
largely by car-builders, and box maker
are increasing their demand for them.
Bo1-makers have been using the better
grades of iron nails, as they de ire those
which can be drawn and redrrven. The
steel nails meets this requirement better
than any other.-Boston Commercial
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
A Southern Scene.

Coming up town, yesterday, writes a
Richmond (Va.) correspondent, l wit
messed a scene formerly very common,
but now quite rare. 1t was a young
g woman ''~speeruncing" religion. 1t
looked like q severe combination OF
Mysteries and st. Vitus' dance. She had
q "sister" by the hand, earnestly telling
her tale of Joy, her whole body keeping
up q kind of rhythmic Al movement cor
responding to her chant. Tears of Joy
were streaming down her brown cheeks
as she impaired the blissful intelligence.
"He TUX my foot out de miry clay, an
put it on de firm rock" she sung. she
wiped my name out de book O. dam-na-
ton an put it in de book o salvation
He gimme a little white sto-n-e, IN In
dat stone was de grace O 0-o-r-dl He
showed me the streets O. de new Je-ru-
salem, an tor' me to go long away an
sin no mo'"-with a very long So"
s'T0ank de Lord for dat" said her sable
listener. ".Bre IS Cord !" calculated an
other; and so l left her repeating over
and wei again the same old story, with
such variations as her inspiration OF
fancy suggested. In old times this was
a common sight enough, but now it is
rarely witnessed. Where they learn the
rigmarole I do not know, it is much
longer than I have given it. They learn
it somehow, and go about the streets
from morning till night shaking hands
with every one of their own color they
meet and repeating the chant. The
amount of hand shaking and bodily ex
ercise is enormous, and utter physlca
prostration Ditch results.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
"IooK OUT FOE THE ENGINE"

lam q locomotive engineer. and have been for TWEEN.
ty years, and am now running on the Maine Central
Railroad. Life on an engine, as all engineers know. Ii
very trying to health and strength. The continual jar
of the engine, and strail on our long trips all tend to
weaken the kidneys and urinary organs. In addition
to this, ten years ago. 1 met with q severe accident, and
was taken from under my engine with severe internal
injuries, which gave me great pain. Twas laid up for
six months, and suffered more than I can describe, and
more than 1 wish to suffer agztn. Presumed work. but
my kidneys began to disturb me, and my nervous sys-
tenn seemed to be out of order. I could not sleep, as
my water demanded such constant attention that I was
kept awake q great part of the night; to urinate caused
severe pains. 1 employed the best medical skill in
Portland and elsewhere, but continued to grow worse.
Twas persuaded to try Hunts Remedy, as Ifoundthat
many of my friends In Portland had used It with great
success. yet ! had no faith that 1t would reach my
case. However. Isent for q lf-dozen bottles at one
of the drug stores, in Portland. and from the use Of the
first bottle found q great relief. My water was much
better and the pain in the back and limbs greatly re-
lieved. / continued its use until I had used ten bottles
in all. and it has been to me a wonderful blessing. and
Ihave deemed 1t a duty and privilege to 1t
to those troubled in q similar manner; and you may
publish this for the benefit of our railroad men and the
public in general, as It has completely cured me.
GEO. W. BRADLEY,
Engineer Maine Central Railroad,
PORTLAyp. Me-. Nav u 1883.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
THAT DOG.

I haa q pleasant neighbor once,
Whose rname was not Brown,
Who owned a stump-tail yellow dog
That roamed about the town.
1t frightened little girls and boys;
1t hunted chickens down.
This worthless, cross and mongrel cur
Kept up a constant row.
Our people to repose at night
1t never would allow.
It neither drove the thief away
Nor chased the highway COW.
This tindly neighbor did not care
For all our woes a pin.
He said: I'm any kind o. fight
That dog can lick an win"
QHe used to sit Upon his stoop
And let it lick his chin)
A dusky organ-grinder came
Into our town one day.
Upon his music-box he bore
monkey, meek n gray.
He stopped before my neighbors door,
And soon began to play.
My neighbOr whiStled for his dog,
To frighten him away.
On at the gate the mougrel flew,
With furious yelps and cries.
Tit tramp at his aggressor threw
A look OF sad surprise;
While suddenly the monkey grew
To IVA times its size
With curved backbone, with bristling hair,
With mischief in his eyes.
Then. with a shrek of wrath that made
My neighbours spirit quail,
The monkey sprang and liked each fang
In that dogs stumpy tail.
1t scratched and tore the tawny hide
With cruel tooth and nail.
One wild, long yelp that mongrel gave
One cutlery of alright;
Then down the dusky street 1t fled,
And disappeared from sight
For those who gazed could only see
A yell0tU streak of light.
The monkey from its trip returned;
It's loo was cute and keen;
But nevermore our town
That yellow dog wa seen;
And now we sink to sweet repose-
Our slumpers are serene.
Eugene j. Hal, IL Chicago Tribune.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
A Boys Despair.

There were nine rough-looking fel.
lows and a real bright, sensitive boy on
the chain gang in an Alabama town.
The boy attracted a great deal of atten-
ton on account of his youthfulness and
innocence. An Indiana lady, noticing
him as she passed along the street,
stopped and spoke to him. The guard,
in a very rough manner, ordered the
boy to go to work. He looked up into
the lady's face and his eyes filled with
tears as he turned to obey. just then
the express came laundering along, and
without a word to anyone he threw him
self in front of it and was crushed into a
shapeless mass.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
The Preachers Quiet Habits:

Sedentary and studious men some
times become FRUSTRATED before they
know it. Those who spend much
time in close mental work and neg.
lect to take enough exercise often
find their stomachs unable to do the
work of digestion. The liver be-
comes torpid. The bowels act If
regularly. The brain refuses to
serve as it once did. Their preaching
becomes a failure, and there is a state
of general misery. So many minis
tiers have been restored to health by
the use of Browns Iron Bitters that
the clergy generally are speaking to-
their friends of this medicine as the
very best tonic and restorer they
know of. 1t restores thin and watery
blood to its proper condition by tom
ing it up with the purest and most
lnvigorating preparation O iron that
science has eve made. 1t is pleas
ant to take, and acts Immediately
with the happiest results, not only
on the parsons, but on other folks
as well. 3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Eminent Testimony.
IN. Y. Witness, Aug. L., 1891

~ 111TeS @1u5' ~, 1O0'T
81 find that in addition to the pure spirits
contained in their composition, they contain
the extracts of hops and other well-known
and highly approved medicinal roots, leaves
and tinctures in quantities sufficient to rem
der the article what the makers claim it to
be, to wit, a medicinal preparation and not
a beverage-unfit and unsafe to be used ex-
cept as a medicine.
"From a careful analysis of their formula
which was attested under oath-I find
that in every wine-glassful of Hop Bitters,
the active medicinal properties aside from
the distilled spirits are equal to a full dose
for an adult, which fact, in my opinion,
subjects it to an internal revenue tax as a
medicinal bitter"
GREEN B. RAUM, U. S. Com In. Rev.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

ALICE E. CURTIS, of Brunswick, Me-, writes US on
May Is, 1893: ''Thats she has suffered very much at
frequent intervals with kidney disease, and the attacks
were increasing in severity SO steadily as to cause
alarm. Her aunt. Mrs. n. NJ. Small. persuaded her to
use Hunts Remedy. and after using several bottles
Miss Curtis has been reed from the severe aches and
pains to which she had long been accustomed; and fur,
Their says that Hunts Remedy never fails to relieve the
severe pains in the side and intense backache, and Miss
C. pronounces 1t o real blessing 10 woman for all kid
ney diseases, and she cordially recommends 1t for the
many ills and pains peculiar to women"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Expensive Brick and Mortar.

The fronts of many of the massive
buildings now in course of construc-
ton. and those about to be commenced
in this city, are formed of pressed
brick. This kind of brick is very ex-
pensive, more so than is generally sup
posed by persons who have never had
occasion to purchase.
Pressed bricks are not made in this
vicinity to a very great extent, and the
finer qualities are brought here from
other places, principally from the East
A brick manufactured at Chicago Is
one of the most expensive grades made.
The building now in course of erection
at Superior and Bank Streets is being
faced with this sort. The price paid ia
Chicago is $40 per thousand. The
freight rate to this city is SO per thou
sand, making the brick cost $50 per
thousand, or five cents each. These
bricks are made perfect as to color and
size. There is no variation whatever |
in either respect. The edges and
corners are sharp, and in each brick
are eight round holes, about half an
inch deep on either side, in which the
mortar is placed. They are shipped
with the utmost care, being packed in
hay. They are handled almost as
cautiously as crockery to avoid chip
ping the corners and edges. This
would spoil the brick for use, as it
would u a defect in the appearance
of the front.
In laying pressed brick another
heavy expense is incurred. Only
strictly first-class men are considered
competent to do the work. They are
paid the highest wages, four dollars
per day being the rate in this city. The
work is excee lingly slow, as the great
est care is required. Each brick mus.
be laid exactly and not a fraction of an
inch off the line. The surface must be
kept perfectly clean, which also re-
quires great care, as the colored NOR
tar, which is generally used, is very
difficult to remove if allowed to become
dry. Thus q mans ability for cleanli-
ness in this respect is taken into &C
count in considering his fitness to work
on the front. A workman will lay from
100 to 125 bricks of. this kind in a day.
In inside walls q man will put 1000 or
1900 bricks in position in the same
time. The cost of the brick used for
backing is about six dollars per thou
sand.
The mortar used in the construction
of a front is another expensive feature.
1t is generally red or black. The prin-
cipal ingredient used in its preparation
is manufactured in Philadelphia. 1t
resembles printers ink, and costs sew
enteen dollars a barrel. just before
being used the bricklayer mikes cement
in the mortar, which hardens after it
has been laid, and binds the brick to-
gether almost as firmly as stone
Cleveland Herald.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago 1 broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism. Since
then 1 ave been unable to be about at all.
My liver became hard like wood; my limbs
were pulled up and filled with water. All
the best physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. 1 resolved to try Hop Bit
tiers; L have used seven bottles; the hard
ness has all gone from my liver, the swelling
from my limbs, and it has worked a miracle
in my case; otherwise l would have been
now in my grave.
j. W. MoREY. Buffalo. Oct. 1, 'S1.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Is entirely different from all others. II is
as clear as water, and, as its name indicates,
is a perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. 1t
will Immediately free the head from dam
druff, restore gray hair to its natural color,
and produce a new growth where it has
fallen off. 1t does not in any manner at.
feet the health, which Sulphur, Sugar OF
Lead and Nitrate of Silver preparations
nave done. 1t will change light or faded
hair in a few days to a beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist forit. Each bot
tie is warranted. JOHN D.. PARK d Sons,
Wholesale Agents, Cincinnati, Ohio, and
C. N. C~RITTENToN. New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Poverty and Suffering.

IL was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by a sick family and
large hi Is for doctoring. 1 was completely
discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice
of my pastor, L commenced using Hop Bitters,
of us have seen a sick day since, and l to
say to all poor men, you can keep your fami-
lies well a year with Hop Bitters for less than
one doctors visit will cost; know it."
A WORKINGMAN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Indulgence and Excesses

Whether over-eating or drinking are made
harmless by using Hop Bitters freely, giving
elegant appetite and enjoyment by using
them before and removing all dullness,
pains and distress afterwards, leaving the
head clear, nerves steady, and all the feel
ings buoyant, elastic and more happy than
before. The pleasing effects of a Christian
or sumptuous dinner continuing days after
wards
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

DR.. PIERCE:-A neighbor of ours was
suffering from " female weakness" which
the doctors told her could not be cured
without a supporter. After considerable
persuasion my wife induced her to try your
" Favorite Prescription" After using one
bottle she threw away the supporter and
did a large washing, which she had not
done in two years before.
JAMES MILLER,
1916 Jacob Street, Wheeling, w. Va.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

IF your lungs are almost wasted by con.
sumption DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" will not cure you, yetas a rem
edy for severe coughs, and all durable
bronchial, throat and lung affections. it is
unsurpassed. Send two stamps for DR..
Pierce's large pamphlet treatise on Con-
sumption and Kindred Affections. Address
WORLDS DISPENsARY MEDICAL ASsoCIA-
TIoN, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

The simplest post-office inthe world
is in Magellan Straits, and has been
established there for many years. 1t
consists of a small cask, which is
chained to the rocks of the extreme
cape in the straits, opposite Terra del
Fuego. Each passing ship sends a boat
to open the cask and take letters out
and place others in it. The post-office
is self-acting, therefore it is under the
protection Of all the navies of all ma
tions, and up to the present time there
is not a single case to report in which
any abuse of the privileges it affords
has taken place.-Chicaqo Times.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

The eyes Of President Soto, of Hon
duras, opened very wide the other day
when he visited the New York SUBJ
Treasury and held $50, 600, 900 of gold
certificates in his hand. He says he
has quite as much wealth at home, but
it's all underground.-N. Y. Sun.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

"A cool request has reached the
Treasurer of the United States from a
West Virginian, who asks that $500 be
sent him with which to redeem all the
trade dollars in his section of country
Washihgt0n Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

USE st. Patrick's Salve, and learn its great
yalue. One trial convinceS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

CHRoL1TH1oN Collars and Cuffs, when
thoroughly waterproof, feel as soft as vel
vet around the neck and wrists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Wells "Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for 1t.
ComnIete. permanent cure. Corns, bunions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Presents all the advantages of sulphur baths al
a Cheap rate. Hills Hair and WhiSker Dye, DOC
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

HAY-FEvER. Having been afflicted with
Hay-Fever for years l CAV Ely's Cream
Balm a trial. have had no attack since
using it. E. X. RAUCH, Editor Carbon 20.
Democrat, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Price SOC.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

CHARLorTEvILLE, VA.-Mr. G. 81. Har-
man, President of the Peoples Bank, testi-
fes to the value of Browns Iron Bitters for
relieving indigestion.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

A PARADoX-Nearly all our domestics
are of foreign production.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

old boots and shoes with Lyons
Patent Heel Stifeners. and wear them again.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

is the title of a large illustrate treatise, by
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, sent to
any address for three stamps. 1t teaches
successful self-treatment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

HAY-FEvER. Since boyhood Ihave been
troubled with Catarrh II Hay-Fever, and
was unable to obtain relief until l used
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t has cured me. E.
L. CLICKENER, New Brunswick, N. j..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

ENRICH and r~evitalize the blood by using
Browns Iron Bitters. The best tonic.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

If afflicted with Sore Ewes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
Woman and Her Diseas.

Is A jailer known by the company he
keeps?-CincinRdti Merchant and TfdUeler.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

A MAN with water on the brain should
wear a plug hat.-Philadelphta Bulletin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

How MAY every passenger make himself
of use to the ship carpenter? By merely
being aboard.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

CORRECT Boston people call a burglars
siimmieo Mr.. James.-N. I. Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
CArARpHn YS CREAM BALM

when applied by
the finger into the
%nostrils, will be alb
sorbed, efectually
cleansing the head
of catarrhal virus,
causing healthy Sc
cretions. 1t allays
Inflammation, pro
Gects the membrane
of the nasal pass
ages addition
al Gods, completely
heals the sores and
restores taste and
SMELL. A few appli-
cations relieve. A
thorough treatment
UM positively cure.
Agreeable to use.
o cents by mail or at
OweRO N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Don't Die in the House. Trough on Rats,
clears out rats. mice. flies, reaches. bed-bugs. 15c
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
walnut I,eaf Hair Restorer

REpp1NG'sR Russia Salve is ~unequaled for chill
blains. chapped hands, frost bites, etc. Try 1t.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

A PRINTER can feel first-rate and still bs
out of sorts.-ROchester POSt-Eypress.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Remover
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Blad-
der Complaints, cured by "Buchu-Paiba." $1.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

Flies, reaches, ants, b%ed-bugs, rats, mice,
crows, cleared out by CROUCH ON Rats. "15c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30

MERELY an outside matter-The handle
of a jug.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
SAFE BLowING-The challenges of Ameri.

MARIANA, FLA.-Dr. Theo. West says:
"I consider Browns Iron Bitters the best
tonic that is sold"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
DR.. schENck's MEDICINES:
MANDRAKE PILLS,
sEAWEED TONIC,
AND PULMoNIc SYRUP,

Arc sold by al druggists. and fun directions for
their use are printed on the wrappers Of every
package.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-08-30
u FOR ALARM.

PORTLAND, Me-, May Il 1883.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-08-15
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road \ lev deYs agR, MhsH Y lfAil
baemel IN the bahi RRs aRed AIS
sLlspeFed e4clamailAns n iiae-sa-fa-la
lgpHderiHll EeTe nanY lmes fsFeaiea.
The bFaRny ielloRs, Wig empiy h4iiiea
would lace p gllzzly, HeFe Aifala " siel
INTO tbs cars, and tbs sgHaEs ani thell
children eF9lehed behlNd ihelf netnb
ling lords. BHt they geFe tndHeed tt
board the train, and hat 9n thelF Faces
between the seats thls remarkable band
of Apaches was borne into santa re q
take part in the tertiO illennial p rade,
No part OF the procession was 80 strik'
.ng. Leonine heads set on shapeiYI
robust frames, with massive shoulderi
and chests full and rounded, splendldly
displayed by tight-htting baekskln cos
tunes; sinewy trunks and Hanks q
shifting muscles, constituted the pbysi
cal material for an exhibition boti
graceful and unique. The Keen, strong
black ewes glistened in a settlpg OF red,
brown and yellow, drawn across theil
dusky faces in lines and hands or origi
nal and striking designs. San Juan
wore around his neck medal Of Gar
field. During the second day of theil
visit a maiden of the band fell in Low,
wifi a white exhibitor. AS he was ar
ranging his wares his wrist waB graspea
from behind ana he turned to see thu
figure of the Apache woman vanquish
ing in the crowd, leaving with him ,
silver clrclet from her own arm. "ThI
r,eans." he explained in the evening
as he pulled back his cuff TO show tn
ornament, s'that / must see her befor
either OF US leaves here.