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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-06


The best rules to form ayoung man
are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect
alone upon what has passed in company,
to distrust ones own opinions, and value
others that deserve it.
An eastern genius has discovered a
process by which the bodies OF deceased
persons can be turned to marble. If it
should come into general Use our ceme-
teries would soon be filled with pretty
hard citizens.
1t takes a country schoolmarm for
shrewdness. When the weather is cold,
and the school house imperfectly heated,
she pnts the head of the class nearesi
the stove, and then all the scholars work
like beavers to rank high in their studies,
The best 97c. Gloves in Eaton-will
outwear any you will pay $3.50 for else
where. See them at the Eagle Clothing
Store.
Phil. Miller returned home on Tues
day from Michigan in time to vote. He
brought with him considerable small
game and the saddles of the largest dee
OF n hunters that went from abou
here. You can bet on Phil. getting hi
share every time.
The poor printer is certain to be anon:
the class affected by any evil legislation
The paper makers throughout the Uni
ted States have issued circulars, stating
that, owing to the advance of the dut.
on imported rags, all white papers vii
be adv ..uccd two cents per pound, Nov
is the time to pay Whist you owe,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-06
The Lig7ltest Binder in the
World.

McCormick's new Steel Harvester and
Binder for 1885, weight 1150 pounds
Will exchange one OF these Binders for
a good driving horse. Apply immedi-
ately to
LrGAR, ScHuRrz & WILLIAMS,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10

William M. Bum, editor OF the
Sunday Transcript, after his appoint
ment by the President, to the COVER
norship of Idaho, was given an ova-
ton at the March meeting Of the Clo-
yer club. At the conclusion OF his
introductory remarks President Han
DIV presented the new territorial chief
tain with what he considered he would
not need-a return railroad pass.
The dapper young Governor then
made full twenty Intellectual efforts to
reply, but each time he was interrupt
ed by a Cloverite who in brief pre-
sentation speech added some new ar
ticle to the array of Idaho necessities,
the list including the following: A
full Idaho costume, embracing straw
hat, collar, pair of spurs, japanese fan
and a bottle of mucllage to aid him
in sticking to his mule: "cold" deck
of cards, a city troopers helmet for
state occasions, bundle of dime nov
els descriptive of life in the territory,
self-cocking revolver, large scalp
ing knife, an organ to support the new
administration--it was played by the
mouth--a street broom to help Boise
! City in its efforts to make Chief Esta-
brook ashamed Of himself; a little
Ratchet as emblematic of Governor
Bunn's resemblance to George w ash
lington in the trivial matter of verac-
ity; powdered wig to conceal his
nakedness should he have to return
home in scalped condition; pair o.
boots in which to die in manner be
coming every good Idahoan, and
i number of other appropriate articles
{ When Governor Bum did reply in {
j wonderfully witty speech he made
each member ashamed of himself
/ American Journalist.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10

From private letter received from
Eagle City, by the Oregonian it is
learned that General Curry and A. f..
Parker have bought out all the inter
ests of their partners in the Columbia
company's gravel CLAIMS, which Mr..
Parker discovered last fall, and from
which the biggest prospects in the
camp were obtained up to the spring.
These claims comprise the ancient
river channel above the rimrock
Water will be Immediately brought
on to the ground and steps taken tc
secure a patent. Development viii
be actively pushed and will be closely
watched as upon this experiment viii
hinge scores of miles of old river de
posts, which if it comes upto expec
tations, will open a large and NOR,
prolific field for gold prodution thai
even the old river channels of Cali
fornia.
To be kissed by the daughter an
kicked out the back door by the fatf
er is what might be termed "foot
land-mouth disease.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10
Blaine Nominated.

At the opening of the balloting
last Friday morning Blaine receiv-
ed 3343; Arthur, 27S; Edmunds, 80;
Logan, 63a; John Sherman, 30; Haw-
ley, ID; Lincoln, 4; Gen. Sherman
2. Second ballot Arthur, S76;
Blaine, $40: Edmunds, IS; Logan,
81; Sherman, %; Hawley, 10; Gen.
Sherman, 21; Lincoln, 4. Third bal
lot-Arthur, 275; Blaine, 375; Ed
munds, rs; Logan, 60. Fourth ballot
Arthur, 2O7; Blaine, 544; Ed
munds, Al; Logan, Z; Hawley, 10;
Lincoln, 2. Blaine's nomination was
made unanimous. Logan was noml-
mated by acclimation for Vice Presl'
dent.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10

FAvoRs THE GENTLER SEx.--Chief
Justice Greene, in his charge to the
Pierce county, w. T., grand jury re-
Gently, paid high tribute to the in
telligence, capacity and Conscientious
ness of women as grand and petit
jurors in the Sd judicial district of
the territory during the past six
months. He has often felt, like Judge
Wingard Of the first district, 'too
much hampered by scrubby jurymen
Since the woman suffrage act was
passed the Chisf Justice has insisted
upon giving it, in relation to the adj
ministration of justice full and fair
trial. He said: ''Holding court, with
women as part of the Judiciary, is
new throughout the territory, and en-
tirely unprecedented in this part of
the third district. Administration of
Justice in the household has for ages
immemorial been regarded as mat
ter for which women have been emf
nently fit and capable. Liberality
and good sense, justice, mercy and
frmness enough, to make her per-
fectly safe person to whom to commit
for nurture, training, discipline and
development, those understanding
and wills which, after they have be
come moulded and become fixed un
der her hand, shall be the virtuous o.
the vicious men and women of the
State. > Nez Perez News.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10

pleted before DeLesseps completes
the Panama canal.
1t is said that Mrs. Leffley, who
was hanged at Lincoln, England, was
brutally treated by the hangman. lie
knocked her down in the pinioning-
room and choked her till her face was
livid in order to stop her screaming.
Timothy Harrington, Secretary OF
the Irish Land League, states that
two or three years ago from tl,ooo
to $4,000 was received weekly from
tho American League, but now they
are obliged to depend almost exclu-
sively on funds contributed in Ire
land.
A Catholic bishop of Soudan, just
arrived at Cairo from the south, re-
ports that seven Catholic priests and
four Sisters of Mercy were murdered
at Ell Obeid. He also reports that
three priests were exposed naked to
the sun for four days, and died from
the effects of their exposure.
The Postmaster has ordered the
name of the postoilice at Damphool,
Il county 'InnnnSSnn.
changed to Blizzard. This appears
to have been done at the request OF
Mr.. Pettibonc, member Of Congress
from the First Tennessee District
He doesn't want two damphools III
his locality.
The statement that Mitchell and
Sullivan have made arrangements tol
fight is premature, but that they
probably viii have sparring mattel
with gloves is very likely. Mitchell
said to reporter: "What is the use
of fighting with bare knuokles ane
running the risk of four or five years
in the penitentiary when more none,
is to be made by sparring with gloves
i like America first rate, but don
have the least desire to become ac
quainted, from personal acquaintance
with its prison system"
The Yakima Signal says of the re
cent election in that place:
at is amusing to see the Temperance
folks with their pencils out, trying t.
figure out how it was done. The cal
eulation runs thus: As ladies from z
ladies leave saloons. Again: 4
ladies into saloons will go no times
but their s'hubbies" viii and this wi
make business lively and add largel
TO the value of real estate. Again
As ladies minus saloons leaves tn
following answer; Look at Golden
dale"
\ number of wheat growers froi
all parts Of North Dakota were {
Fargo the other day, to witness a
experiment in blowing by steam, an
expressed themselves pleased owe
the result. The engine drew eigi
plows turned over sod four incht
thick as evenly AID as we'll as 1t coul
be done by horsepower, at the raj
of over twenty-five acres per da
This will make new era i'll whea
growing, as it will enable the farme
to pillow at cost of not more than
per acre.
A huge Darkey few years az
wandered from one place to anoth
through this State and New Ham
shire. He was known as "Bones
and his mouth was the largest | ev
saw. On one occasion, being ralli
on the size of it, he said: why, be
OATS de handiest mouf in be world.
lo@ol ,,,i ,lox, mt mo s1yav
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10
Ole an Beds,

The bakery will tnrn out bread, pies
cakes, etc, always fresh and of the best
material. win keep constantly on hand
a full and choice assortment OF
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-10
FIRST GLASS STYLE

market affords. Single meals or board by
the week. | will keep at all times
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
Railroad Items.

Gen. L. J.. Clingman was the re-
cipient Of a magnificent boquet nom
l,dy guests OF the hotel a: Ashevi.le on
the occasion of his 10Th birth-day.-
Capt. John J. Gormley was presented a
gold-headed cane by the railroad men OF
Charlotte with whom he has been 50
long associated.
Capt. f.. II. Smith succeeds Capt.
T. O. Troy, resigned. as Traln-Des-
hatcher between Charlotte and Dan
Vile. Capt. John A. Dodson is road
master Of the Danville Roads a routes
at Charlotte, to put them all in repair.
Capt. A. b. Andrews told a Char
lesion reporter that as soon as the Wes-
tern r.. II. is completed to Nantehaia
sept. 1st,) the lS-milc gap between
Asheyille and II~endersonville will be
filled; and the ~Spartanburg Il. X. used
as a branch Of the Western \. {.
Vice-President Frank Coke, of the
Western y. c., tells a Shelby reporter
that the Carolina Central will be push
ed on to ~Spartanburg at an early day
the arrangements being under weigh.
He also a y the Rutherford j. Il. IS
going ahead.
All aboard for Quhele Raleigh has
now the choice of three routes to Shoe
Heel. Via Wilmington, Hamlet, or Fay
etteyillc. The brass-bands blew, and the
whistles too, and men not a few, raised
hullabaloo, AS the Cape Fear engines
crawled into the little town, on Saturday
thus giving Fayetteville a tolerably direct
route to Wilmington and South Carolina.
Quhelel Shoe Heel Tar Heell-we
congratulate you!
...Engincer Collins, of the Carolina
Central, switched his train of the main
line tt back to the granite quarry neal
Iron Station. From the main line to
the quarry is down a heavy grade. Soon
after starting down, the brake broke and
Mr.. Collins lost control of the engine.
Collins, the fireman, the two train hands
and Willie Eudy leaped for their lives,
and fortunately escaped without injury.
The train, however, went crashing into
the quarry, demolishing two flat cars
badly damaging the tender and derailing
the engine.
Mr.. Collins is the engineer who was
in the terrible accident below Charlotte
last January and who was so ~fearfully
injured then.-LincolR Press.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

Elephants 10 the meeting are men Of lntiu-
ence. The Irish Void Is probably the
most influential of the Irish papers, be
cause it Is mainly read By the lover
classes-the dynamite class-who hate
England far more than they love the
Democratic party.
But il j. easy to see that the meeting
was organized and led By Republicans
Irishmen, who have always voted that
ticket
One OF the speakers was Congdon, an
ofhceholder at Washington, and a PUT
fist" of Grant and Garfield. Another
Orator was that bag of wind Chaplain
George ". Pepper who once figured in
Raleigh, along with other OF Sherman's
Bummers. and left in bad odor, which
has followed him and increased, during
his various efforts 10 create notorietv. lie
is a greater nuisance han even Private
| Dalzell," or Guiteau. To say that such
men as Congdon, Brennan, and Pepper
are democrats is equal 10 styling a
bunch of spoilt fish a Bouquet.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
B q Sc Ball.

On August lst a match game was
played between the Swiftfoots and Ath-
~letics, both of this city the former be-
ing victorious. The score stood 2S TO
l3.
There will be a game at Base Ball
Park. August Sth between the Swift
foots, of this city, and the Oxford nine.
The Banner" baseball club has
ordered a handsome $50 uniform. 1t
is in color to be old gold, with red stock
ing and belts. The Danville baseball
club and the Banners, of Durham, will
play a grand match game Tuesday, 10Th
August.
A delegation of Granville people will
accompany Prof. Jerome G. IIorner's
Oxford Club to this city on Friday after
mon to witness the match game with
the Swiftfoots. 1t would be well to en-
courage all such excursions. In Yankee
dom every enterprising city is continually
seeking to attract strangers from the ad-
jacent territory. Even ifthey should not
spend a penny themselves, they carry
back to their neighbors and friends an
advertisement Of the places visited.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

WEDDINGs.-In IIuntersville Presby-
terrain clu.ch. by Rev. \. NJ. Wat
son. this evening, at 6:3O O'Clock. Capt.
j. w. Mcleod. and Miss Willie Wat
son Prot. Mcleod. a native of Bladen,
and graduate Of Binghams. has been
conducting a tiourishing Academy in
the town of Eluttonville. Greenbrier
county. West Va; an intelligent com
munity, almost unanimously Democrats
ic. TheF " NJ. offers its genuine good
wishes to the young couple, and many
happy returns" Nhome).-In kinston.
Mr.. Henry Archbell and Miss Lille
Whitchurst. a graduate of the Raleigh
Baptist Female Seminary.-In
Bladen, Or. Ii. Mckay and Miss Hat
tie. daughter ofthe Rev. Joseph Wheeler,
OF the \. {. Conference.-In PEN
der, by Rev. Colin Shaw. Mr.. w. Z.
Zimmerman and Miss S. L. Grady
In Wilson yesterday, Prof. j. L. Tom
lnson, of Winston Graded School. and
Miss Mamie S. Adams. Were united in
marriage by Rev. DR.. Brooks. and took
the train for a Northern tour. A tai
ented and popular groom a lovely and
accomplished bride; these life-mates
have our very good wishes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

THE MULES OUcHrIo Bk hIILEp.
Our readers VII, doubtless remember the
horrible death OF , young son OF Moses
Stroup.caused BY bong dragged by a run
away team.
last Monday Mr. >trour was hauling
with the same par 81 mules. In going
for the lumber Mr.. Stroup's loot was
caught between the WAGON aud / stump
and badly hurt. On Ius return, ia colnc
down a hill. the mules ran away. Mr.
Stroup attempted t. spring from the
wagon. bot being Disabled by his
wounded foot. could not lump clear Of
the wheels. and consequently received
painful .niur e., TIE worst being a hor-
rible cash on his arm aui shoulder. lis
condition is critical LIaroia Press.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
SIXTH DISTRICT CONVENTION

SIXTH DISTRICT CONVENTION
The committee on organization report
ed for president Mr.. I'll. G.. Wall. Of
Richmond, and for secretaries Messrs.
5. I. Ashe, of Arson, and II. Mel
Green of New Hanover. Mr.. j. II. Le-
Grand. Of Richmond. placed in nominal
ton the name of Col. II. Tyler Bennett,
of Arson, in a very felicitous speech.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
D.. a. Covington, N the best speech of
the day. There being no other nomina-
tons, the rules were suspended and Col,
Bennet. was nominated by acclamation,
amidst great enthusiasm.
Nominations for Presidential elector
were declared to be in order. Mr.. L. Il.
Means, of Cabarrus, placed in nominal
ton the name Of Col Alfred NJ Rowland.
OF Robinson. The nomination was
seconded by 5. j. Pemberton. of st. MY.
On motion the rules were suspended and
Col. Rowland was nominated by accla-
nation \ committee Of five was APP
pointed to wait on Coils. Bennett, Row
land and Waddell, and invite them to
como before the convention and address
i. The following were appointed on
said committee, viz: Z. d. Walker. S.
II. Fisblate, II. L Steele. w. 5. Nor
ment, j.. NJ. Bennett.--Monroe En-
qatrer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
For the Farmer and Mechanic.
Death of Rev. Dr.. Orury Lacy.

This excellent and venerable man eN-
pred at the residence of his sol the
Rev. w. ). Lacy, on Friday evening
last III the SD year of his age. He died
suddenly, and probably without pain.
He was like one going to sleep. An
hour before the event he was walking
found living on the bed, dead, with a fan
in his hand.
.Know ye not that there Is a prtnce
and a great man fallen hiS day ~
Israel ~
DR.. Lacy had been for many years
a citizen of Raleigh. His name
was familiar in Il mouths as house
hold Words He was for sixteen or
seventeen years the pastor of the Pres
bvterian church in this city, and had
baptized and married and buried many
of our people. l have not space, nor is
this the place or time for an extended
sketch OF his lie. But it may be truly
said that a great and good man has fall
len. AS a preacher of the Word he
manifested uncommon power. AS a
mar he was cheerful and genial, and
full of life and hope. l never saw him
out of temper. lie was kind and
thoughtful, and c~onsiderate of the wei
fare and happiness Of others. Indeed,
he lived much more for othels than for
himself. AS a citizen he was true to
his native land, for though not at any
time taking part in the ordinary politics
OF the day. yet when war was upon u.
occasiOned by the aggrcssions OF the
n0n-slaveholding States, he cast his lot
with US, gave his labors and substance
to the cause, and his sons to the battle
for our liberties. He did this with the
utmost sincerity.
Probably the greatest he ever
preached was delivered in 1911. in the
Presbyterian church in this place on the
occasion OF the Heath of President Iiar-
rlsOn. Many of our elderly people re-
member the occasion and the sermon.
But he is gone from our midst, as have
most of his contemporaries. Here and
there they linger among us. like the
venerable Robert Burwcll,l who, with
DR.. Atkinson. dictated at his funeral.
He leaves behind him the name of a
GOOD MAN. respected and loved by the
thousands on thousands to whom for 50
many years he broke the bread Of life,
as a faithful and humble servant of his
Master and to his descendants he
leaves the rich legacy of an honOrcd,
unspotted name.
Servant of God. well done
Rest from thy loved employ,
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters Joy"
ONE WHO KNEW HIM.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

WINSTON WHEAT FAIR.-From Mr..
Geo. w. Hinshaw, of Winston, we have
4 premium list Of the Third Wheat and
Cattle Fair gotten up by MeSsrs Hin
shaw, Fries, X Co., in the Gorrell Ware.
house. Write to him for a copy. 1t
says:-'The Third Annual Wheat and
Cattle Fair will lie held in the Farmers
Warehouse, Winston. August Goth and
DIST. All articles intended for exhibition
or advertisement must be brought In and
placed II position on the 18th Of August.
No horse or vehicle will be admitted in
the Warehouse, or Warehouse lot or
sails, on the 10Th or Dist, except those
entered for exhibition. Addresses will
be- delivered on both days by Distinguish
ed men.
The surplus receipts of the Fair, after
paying the expenses, will be added to the
County appropriation of S499, to aid in
getting UP a County Exhibit for the State
Exposition"
Now that is patriotic, and will do a
great deal Of good for Forsythe county.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

The woods are full of them.
Franklin county has had several. Nash
county will have one at Sharp's Grove,
Aug. 18th. 3. II. Bum, Esq, Josephus
Daniels. f. III. Davis, and others will
speak. Robson viii have a picnic at
Red Springs, August 10th.
Durham county held a big picnic at
Evans Store in Oak Grove township.
Judge Daniel G.. Fowle, Hon John Nor
inc, and Caleb b. Green, Esq, made
speeches. We have it from unbiased
parties that Judge Fowle caught and
kept the delighted attention of the au-
dience from his first sentence. He also
addressed a large audience in Stokes
Hall, Durham, the following evening,
He was introduced by Maj. Julian 5,
Carr, and won repeated applause.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
HARD FIGHTING FoR OFFICE

HARD FIGHTING FOR
Victory for the Democrats must be, as
Vance says in the atmosphere" The
present campaign has been notable for
strenuous struggles to secure a treasury
teat. Congressional Conventions in our
own State have sometimes required
above an hundred ballots to reach a nom
nation. The 4th Dist. of Miss. nomina
ted Fred Barry on the 1873 ballot. But in
Georgia last week, they ran above 200
at several points. This was nothing.
however, compared with the 9th Dist. OF
Missouri. When Elm John Heard was NOM
mated on the 390th ballot. Worse stills
the Convention of the 14th District of
the same State which on Saturday had
taken HI ballots without making a NOM
nation. The ~hotel-keepers must feel
happy owe such convention!
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

...Thomas billiard Johnston was
born in Waynesvllle. April lst. 1873.
Educatedat Col. 5 ID. Lees Academy.
near Asheville. and at the University
though, owing to ill-hcalth, could not
T main to graduate.
Served in Gov. L. Il. Vance S compa-
ny, l4th n. c.; and at Malvern Hill re-
celved three sever wounds. Disabled
tor more active service. he was ap.
pointed Captain in the Conmissary De-
partment. After the war, read law
with Judge ]. l.. Bailey. and obtained
license in 1866. Elected Mayor Of Ashe-
vile in l869-the first time the town
was carried by the Democrats.
Was nominated to the House BY the
Democrats in 1870. and made a thor
ough canvass-carrying the county by
400 najoritv-a gain of GOO for the par
". Elected to the Senate in 1876. In
tro1uccd the bill for the completion of
the ". y. {. Il. X. and labored untir-
inSly for its passage.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06

The NINTH DIsTRICT.-The atten.
dance was remarkably large and the in.
terest greater than ever before. The
names of Robert Il. Vance, james L,
Robinson and Thomas ID. Johnston
were placed before the convention. Ten
ballots were taken without choice.
Johnston led. On the eleventh ballot
the name of James III. Mcrrimon was
placed in nomination. No result was
reached, and after this ballot the con
vention adjourned until next day.
The deadlock could not be brok.
Ell. Ballot alter ballot was taken
amid great excitement, until the sixty
sixth. The struggle was between Vance.
Johnston and Robinson. After the
sixty-siNth ballot Vance withdrew. The
siXty-seventh ballot resulteda as follows
Johnston lis, Robinson los.
n. III. Justice, Of Rutherford county.
was chosen e~lector, by acclamation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-06
For the Farmer and Mechanic.
Storm at CotdSborO.
GnLnSEnEn \ q Anm

GoIDSEoRO, y. c., Aug. ).
About $3.50 this a. III a severe storm
of rain visited this city, during which a
barn On the premises of Mrs. Jas. L.
korne"ay was struck by lightning, and
together with contents entirely con-
sumed. About 20 bbls. corn, a large
quantity of oats, carriage. and other
property, belonging to Mrs. VIM.
Speight was burned. The live stock
was removed with difficulty. An alarm
OF fire was sounded, and although the
rain was coming down in torrents, our
two fire companies turned out promptly.
But owing to the distance and the com
bustiblc contents Of building same was
destroyed before they could be Of any
assistance.