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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
inconsistency.

The inconsistency of human nature is
wonderful. There are men who denounce
vice of every kind, but have a special
hobby which they ride before the people
at Gilpin speed, in order to attract pub
lie attention, which is their only object.
Take for instance the fellow who is a
crank on the subject of temperance or
whisky. He goes into conniptions when
ever occasion offers, and yet, if he is a
merchant, when the whisky seller comes
into his store to buy goods, he is as po-
lite and attentive as though his custom
err was a saint-the love of is su-
perior to the love Of men, and a desire
for gain discovers to the most casual OBJ
server the hypocrisy. The same may be
said of all dealers who take money from
men who acquire lucre in the pursuit Of
a business not considered respectable by
persons entertaining extreme or fanati,
cal opinions. What consistency is there
in denouncing saloon-keepers, and We
exhibiting a willingness to receive the
patronage of those who follow the bust
ness? What consistency is there in /:
person becoming fanatical upon the sup
preston OF any vice, yet anxious to OBJ
tain the patronage of those who barte
morals or virtue for money, and spent
their ill-gotten gain extravagantly to adj
to the earthly bank account of christian
business men. Men are not reformed b,
denunciation nor vice suppressed by by
pocritical opposition. Let those VIII
form public sentiment set a consisten
example of opposition to any vice, an
it will be suppressed in so far as tina
sentiment is honest.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
CHAS. HI. DUPREZsS
Amusement Proclamation to
rhe %, hIio for lSS3 and 1SS4.

During the past thirty-three years L
have directed this very popular troupe,
Duprez & Benedict Gigantic Minstrels, L
have always ~endeavored to present to
the peopleo of this continent a chaste, ell
egant and pleasing entertainment, ex-
pressly for ladies and families-approv-
ed by the masses and lauded by the
press of America. 1 believe I understand
the wishes of the public, and l cater to
them, sparing no expense to crafty the
desire of the amusement loving people
of the United States and British PROVING
es, presenting at all times the most COM
plete, talented and reliable troupe for
approval and popular favor. The fact
that I have succeeded in so doing struly
palpable, for 1 can point to a record OF
continuous success from Maine toCall-
%fornia, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf
| of Mexico, everywhere the verdict has
been recorded in my favor. l begin my
thirty-fourth annual tour this season
with again renewed promises, and with
a fine newly organized Company of Sc
| ,Jolly Performers, at an expense reach
ing nearly $500 per day. Every feature
and speciality produced on a larger and
more expensive scale than ever yet wit
messed, and the same extravagantly anc
richly costumed, regardless of expense
and my aim is to give my millions o
patrons and the public the best, mos
pleasing and refined minstrel entertain
ment on a big scale, at the lowest scale
of prices possible. Ihave learned in m,
long public experience that this is wha
the people want to turn out en- masse
and I am determined to cater to thei
wishes this season in this respect.
make the following bold, undeniable an
nouncement of facts: 1 represent thi
season positively the only minstre
troupe on the face of the globe organizes
with so Sterling Performers, 20 brillian
End Men, Is Pensacola Cabin Banioists
20 Silver Shower Cloggists, 80 Conf
and Sentimental Vocalists, 20 Mirthfr
. Comedians, 80 Celebrated Musicians, 2
Genteel Song and Dance Men, "a Plan
tation Cottonield Shouters, 35 Peopl
appearing in a Grand Musical Burlesque
40 Members in Military Brass Band, an
100 other features of merit. And bes
in mind it costs no more to see this bi
Minstrel Troupe than it does to see a Ii
tie one. Trusting to ever deserve an
; retain your good will and a liberal shal
of your patronage, I remain very respec
: fully yours, CHAs. ii. DUPRFz.
Will be at Opera House, Eaton, o
Thursday evening, Feb. 21st.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
school Examiners Questions.
EATON, OHIO, FEBRUARY 16, 1884.

Your interest in your profession, as
manifested by your attendance at insti-
tutes and associations, will be consider
ed in determining your grade in theory
and p actice.
In solving problems, indicate the
operations. In parsing, the construct
ion of the word should be given. Write
plainly on but one side of your paper.
Neatness will adj to your per cent. An
illegible manuscript will not be graded.
Collision is equivalent to failure.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Prices of Eaton Dealers.

Wheat, Soc.
Corn, old, 45c.
Corn, new, 35c.
Buck@heat, 6c.S
Rye, per, bushel, Soc.
Eggs, per dozen, 1sc.
Lard, per pound, l21ac.
Salt, per barrel, s1.4O.
Oats, per bushel, soc.
Butter, per pound, Csc.
Beans, per bushel, $40.
Flour, per barrel, $3.50.
Flax seed, per bushel, $1.OO:
Apples, dried, per pound, Ice.
Potatoes, per bnshel, oOc;
Hams, smoked, per pound, lac 10.
Shoulders, smoked, per pound. loc
Glover seed, per bushel. 500.
Timothy seed, per Eushel, $l.25@l.oo
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Road Notes.

NOTICE is hereby given that there
~ will be presented to the Commits
sioners of Preble County, Ohio, at their
regular session in March next,
the vacation of so much of the
Improved or County road
that lies west of the Enterprise free
turnpike. Co nmencing at said Enter
prise free turnpike road, thence. north
ward to the Dayton and Western turn
pike, and there to terminate.
MANY PETITIONERS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

We will sell for the next thirty days
for Cash first-class Furniture at cost.
Our stock is frst-ciass, all new, and well
finished, the most our own make and
warranted. Parlor suits, Bedroom suits
and other articles needed for house
keeping. We mean just what we say.
Call and examine our goods and be con-
WINGED. G. W. CHURCHILL 4 Son.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Notice to the Public

The undersigned having established
themselves at the Eaton City Flour
Mill would respectfully call the atten-
ton of farmers and citizens of Eaton
and vicinity to the fact that they will
run the mill daily and keep constantly
on hand first-class Flour, Meal, Bran,
Chop, etc. They will pay highest Cash
Prices for good wheat and farmers will
find it to their interest to give them
call.
SANDERS s. EBKER.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

Time nor tide waits for no man, but
the sands of life continue to flow on
and on, year after year, never stop
ping, Eever hesitating in its work of
waste, unless occasioned by a Cough,
Cold, or some Lung Affection where
DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
arrests it and makes the span of life
its allotted three scores and ten. Goto
Webb & Coover, the. Druggists, and
ask them for o free trial bottle of this
medicine. They have them to give
away. [mar29-1y
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
~ proposals will be received at the
MAYORS office, in Eaton, Preble Coun-
ty, Ohio, until II o'clock. noon, OF
Monday, March 10th, 1884,
for filling and lighting the Street
Lamps. of said Village, t10s in numter)
as the same are now situated; ard also
to fill and attend to whatever number
are yet to be erected, from April LIST;
1884, to April 1T, 1885. 10 FIJI and
light on such nights as the Village
Council may direct, and at all times tt
Keen said Street Lamps and Burners
clean and in as good burning order a;
the nature of their construction vii
permit, and attend to the business a
foresaid promptly.
febl4-3 Corporation Clerk.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
EAroN. Feb. 18th. 1884.

Pursuant to adjournment citizens
meeting was called to order by the Chair
man. After some discussion relative to
where the contributions should be sent,
Josiah Campbell moved that that por-
ton of the resolution passed on Saturday
night, sending the money to the State
Committee be recinded, and that the
money and contributions be sent to II.
G. Urner, Chairman of Cincinnati Relief
| Committee. Carried. Elan Fisher Of
fered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, BY the citizens of Eaton.
O., that the County Commissioners be
and are hereby requested to appropriate
the sum of 81 900 for the relief of the suf'
ferers from the recent foods of the Ohio
river. Adopted.
On motion the meeting adjourned SIM
DIE. GEO. H. KELLY, Sec'y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
r

West, Southwest and California
Can obtain information of great value
by enclosing two letter stamps to
N. r.. WARWICK,
131 Vine Street, Cincinnati, o.
feb14-4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Attachment.

Geo. w. Anderson, pl'tf., vs. Dayton
Melodies. delft. Before VIM. Brown,
J.. P, Monroe Township, Preble
County, Ohio.
ON the sth day of December, 1888,
~ said Justice issued an order of at
tachment in the above action, for the
SUR of Thirteen and 27-100 Dollars.
GEO. W. ANDERSON.
feb7-Y3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Notice of Appointment.

Estate Of Hilton Spdeht, DecedSeu'
Mt Office is hereby given that the I'M
N dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified rs Administrator OF
the estate of Milton Spacht, late oil
Preble county, Ohio, deceased.
feb21-3l J. T. DEEM.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

Mrs. Demp. Beatty, Miss Laura and NJ.
Denny send as follows:
Two comforts, 4 ladies' dresses, 8 la
dies skirts, l sheet, l pair of pillow
cases, 4 long towels, 2 coats for a boy, l
overcoat, l pair OF rubbers for child, l
cloak for child, l worsted dress for child,
C aprons for child, 2 pair of under-draw-
ers for child, l waist and drawers, 21an-
mel shirts, / cotton shirt, 2 tin pans.
James Bruce comfort, l o%verceat, l
coat.
Many other contributions have been
made by our citizens, but we have no re-
port of them.
In addition to the above the ladies OF
Eaton are at work and will not be be.
hind in laudable and necessary contribu-
tons, and to cap the whole thing our
city Council on Monday evening voted
$500 out of the Police fund of the Corpo.
ration for the sufferers, and the citizens
meeting passed a resolution asking the
County Commissioners to donate ov %
the county funds 81, 200 for the same pur.
posel We are not %objecting, but wouldn't
all this be a little more than could rea
sonably be expected from US?
In Embroideries, Crochet and Liner
Edgings, we can show a larger assert
ment and at lower prices than any othe
house in Preble county. Call early ant
get best selection-Mammoth Chea]
Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
ARITHMETIC

/. What Is Arithmetic rs a science, as an art?
2. What lisa Rule, what is a Formula?
8. Write. ascotcing to English and FRENCH
thousand and $40. subtract the less from the
| greater and divide the result bv 5, and write the
remainderin tho French method.
4. Travelling 1 paid u of ray money the first day
II of the remainder, the second day, the third
day 1925 and had 81. 20 left, how much had L at the
starip
5. At what time between : and s O'Clock are the
hour and minute hands .ogether? At what time
are they opposlteP -
6-Goods that lost 20 per cent. by wastage, sold
at 40 per cent. above cost; what is the gain per
cent?
7. 1 had property worth $500: sold 1t for 5000;
bought 1t back for $1,000; what per cent, profit or
loss?
s. so per cent. of the whole of an article Is what
per cent. of 90 per cent. OF it?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

We will sell all of our Cloaks, Dolmans
and Circulars at less than cost prices, to
close out this seasons stock-Mammoth
Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

We are sole agents in Preble county
for the celebrated Eighmie Patent Bosom
Shirt, equal to any custom-made shlrtln
fit and wear-Mammoth Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

We have been selling a great many
Muslins lately, for the very good reason
that we are selling well known reliable
brands Of bleached and Inbleached mus
Inns for less money by the yard than 9TH
ers ask for the same by the piece-Mam-
moth Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

UNITED STATES
state briefly what you know Of the history
Don give up the ship" and ave have met
the enemy and they are ours"
2, The Louisiana Purchase
8. The Decentralization Treaty.
4. The Debste of Webster and Hayne.,
S. The Leading event OF Jackson's Administra-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
THEORY n PRAcTJC,
rN,rpn sT1TES HISTORY.

Write essays on the following subjects:
l. The Relation of the recitation TO the preceu
ing. present and future lesson.
a.fhe Relation of the teacher to to parent ane
pupil.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
Relief Meetings.

Two public meetings have been held
in Eaton for the purpose of extending a
helping hand to the flood sufferers along
the Ohio river, one on Saturday evening
and one on Monday evening. The pro-
ceedings of the two meetings we give in
another column. Both meetings were
very slimly attended, but the object was
accomplished all the same. There seems
to be a fatality attached to all public
meetings called in Eaton, and from what
we can gather as to the cause of it, there
is generally too much "wind" gets into
them and too little business!
From the Committee appointed at the
Saturday evening meeting, we have the
following donations reported:
F. M. Deem, in cash. Il. -. $106 25
Geo. W. Lo~ngnecker, in cash.. 9 25
W. A. Neal, :. q 90
In goods as follows:.
VanAusdal & Co. contributed. $50 90
G.. P. Thum, -. II 90
J. Hollander, -. Is 90
John Hilbert, -. II 90
J. Musselman & Co., -. 2 so
j.. Chambers, -. 9 10
Rhea & Son, -. 4 90
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
GRAMMAR,
1. What Is a phrase?

I. What is a phrase?
2. Decline one, who and which.
3. Write a sentence containing q clause used
rs the subject.
4. Can the transitive We RIB in the passive voice
govern the objective CASE If so give an example.
S. Compare the following adjectives: bad, good,
8. Give the principle parts of the following
verbs: go, run, see, hear and teach.
Z. Write a sentence containing a noun In the
nominative case by opposition.
s. Abridge the following sentences: 1 wish
that you would so. John heard thathe was absent:
o, Correct the following sentences ana give
reason. /. He had ought to go 2aHe has went to
town. 8. I know it to be he. 4. They knew who
rou saw, s. The hook was laying on the table. 6.
The setting was done in pretty good order.
10. Map or analyze the following sentences;
parse the words in italics: The man of WHOM yon
spoke is called HAPPY. The question, Ii DID
1T, was never answered.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

1 Name and define the different divisions of
geography. --.
3. Describe the Atlas, the Altai, and the Sierra
Nevada mountains.
3. Name the five reatpower Of Europe. =,
4. Describe the equatorial currents aud the gun
(. Name the Vegetable production of France.
8. Describe Egypt, giving boundaries, capital,
Y. If the earth s axis were inclined 45 degrees,
what would be the width of each zone.
s, What causes the change of seasons!
0. Name the States of South America beginning
. 10. what is the cause of tides? How often dc
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
For Sale or Exchange.

"OTEL PROPERTY with large sta
II BILE and other outbuildings. Ho-
tel has 81 roous and furniture; also,
Bar and Fixtures, and best Beer Cooler
in the county also two Billiard and
two Pool Tables in good order.
s. j. DANSER,
dec6-tfl Camden, Preble Co., o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21
OF LIFE,

ian. 17-2m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-21

jan31-4
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

just at the time when everybody in
the United States was talking about
the new Mulligan letters Blaine had
his letter published defending his Sc
cret marriage i'll Kentucky. This was
done to divert public attention from
the Mulligan letters. The Democrat
ic party is not making scandal cam
paign. Yet Blaine's defense OF his
marriage relation affords abundant
evidence of misconduct, and il the
Democratic party wanted to wage war
by rociting scandals it could very east
ly find numerous ugly facts in Blaine's
domestic life. We don't wish to ex-
pose to vulgar gaze the holy domestic
relations of n candidate. The Democ-
racy attacks Blaine's public career
Blaine has written letters about his
marriage relation and about tariff
protection, now why doesn't he write
lettcr explaining the Mulligan mat
terY The reason is evident he wants
to dodge that matter. He wants tC
direct public attention to other ques
tions. But he is unsuccessful. Tn,
people still cry, blaine, if you arr
honest why did you write these Mul
ligan letters2"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27
The johnson City Mineral. Tim.
Der and Agricultural
District.

1t is proposed that Washington, Sui
livan, Unicoi, Carter and Johnson pre-
pare to make an exhibition. A good
exhibit Of our agricultural products,
timbers and minerals would be OF inn
mense advantage to our people and
country. We learn that Sullivan
county fully appreciates the value Of
an exhibit at the Exposition and has
appropriated $3.50 towards preparing
it. Carter. county promises to give
$50. Now what will the other coun-
ties do9 Washington, johnson and
unicoi ought to appropriate something
for this purpose. The cost OF the
shipping will be nothing TO the coum.
ties, az the Bureau Of Agriculture pays
all the freight. Possessing here Che
finest country in the State we ought
by all means, to see that our products
and resources are properly represent
ell at New Orleans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

DEAR HERMAN lis it really so that
you said that the Taylor men were q
lot Of damn squirts9 Did you say
that you didn't care a cuss whether
one of them voted for you or not2
Did you say that you had the money
and the whiskey and that you could
get all the votes you wanted? Did
you say that ALI Taylor was down and
you intended to keep him down? Did
you say that if ALI Taylor would be
elector and make speeches for you
that you might have him appointed
a postmaster in Washington county
Did YOU say, dear Herman, that you
couldn't speak against buzz saw
Did you say that you had the money
and that you intended to run this dis
trict2 Did you say that you and jim
Blaine were bosom friends, chat vol
and he had had many high old tim,
togetherY Didn't you write letter t
| B. +. Jones telling him that you wer,
boss Of this district?
Yours till your money gives out,
Mich l. GANDER
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

had thrown Blaines tatt0ed record at
him but he had lodged these things
and would not talk about them. His
friend Hawkins was like the two fell
flows who were out on the prairie hunt
ing. 4 buffalo got after them and
there was no way'of escape except up
sapling or down in Il hole in the
ground. One man shot up in q tree
and the other down in hole. The
fellow in the hole was not in there
long before he came climbing out in
II big hurry and shot up the sap
ling.
WHAT are you coming up here
for?' inquired the other fellow, don't
you know . buffalo can't gel into that
holy.' "WeIl, but you don't know
all thoro is about it; there is y
bear in that hole as big as two but
taloa."
Now when I get alter Mr.. Hawkins
It'll the records Of his party he dod-
gcs into the tariff hole, and when /
go to talk to him about MIR, Blaine $
tattoocd records, the Mulligan letters,
he finds u bear III the hole as big as
two hufFalos.
Mr.. Hawkins is u better tariff man
than his party. The Republicans
themselves say the tariff must be re-
formed, but Mr.. Hawkins says it is
Just right. He does not want it re-
formed. Blaine and Mr. Hawkins
knew what to do with that surplus OF
$400,000000 in the treasury. Blaine
says II know how to dispose of that
money, we can capture lot OF votes
with it. There is a long line Of reye
nue. men who must have their salaries
and now let us establish another line
and while we take the money out Of
the left pockets OF the people, we vii
pass it around among those fellow;
and into the right pocket OF the PEG
pie" He and Blaine would pay il
back to the people--when they ge
their salaries out. Now why not le
this money remain in the hands 0
the people?
Mr.. Hawkins says our wealth is in
creasing every day at the rate OF two
millions and half dollars. Is it in
creasing with you? Is the laborinl
=, man adding to his wealth every day
, Such men as James G. Blaine anC
the Goulds are increasing their wealth
every day, but are you growing rich
err? Capitalization is the idea of tn
Republican party; they want the bi
fish to swim; they want tho big iis
to swallow up the little ones.
Mr.. Hawkins reply was similar t.
his first speech, and vt its close nc
! more than fifty were in the house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27
Circulation l. $50.
A Section Of the Republican
Platform in ISGO.

That the people justly view Nth alarm
he reckless eGtrGUdgdnce, which per-
Uades every department Of the Federal
Government; that a return TO rigid econ
omy and accountability is Indispensable
to arrest The systematic plumber of the
p"Jlic treasury By favored partisanS;
while the recent startling developementa
of frauds and corruptions at the Federal
metropolis shOw that, an tirechange o.
ot'snsnistratio" 81 imperaiively demand
ed"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

The Pettibone men now say that
they don't ask the assistance of the
Taylor men, that they can elect the
Major without the help of ALI Taylor's
friends. If the Pettiboneitcs can
get along in this election without the
Taylor men, the Taylor men certainly
can get through the election without
any help from Pettibone and his
friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

The Pettiboneites say that they dc
not intend to court the favor of the
Taylor Republicans. They boast that
they can carry the district without
their assistance. The Pettiboneites
will not do anything to conciliate the
Taylor men. In Washington county
they threw out the Taylor chairman
and elected a Pettibone man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27
Esncl.lon,s Arnica saIve.

The Best 5alve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, on no
pay required. Il is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price - cents per box.
For ale by J. 3 Hash + Con.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

o. G. King, if elected, will do more
for the interest of the county, and
people than any man we have sent to
Washington. He knows more about
the resources of upper East Tenn,
than any man in the State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

Blaine has realized the truth o.
a remark made by Confusius "A
blemish may be taken out of a di
almond by careful polishing; but i
your words have the least blemish
there is no way to efface it,"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

The Republican organs say that
Blaine is open as day, that he never
makes any attempt to conceal any
part of his record. They mention in
proof of his frankness that he walked
to the polls in Maine and gave his rea-
sons for refusing to vote on the whis-
key amendment, AS another evil
dence Of his candor they mention the
late letter which he wrote to Mr..
Phelps, admitting a secret marriage
in Kentucky, Yes he is wonderfully
frank and honest in his actions. Be
low we give some extracts from the
Mulligan letters which will show that
he is "as open and fair as day"
| NUtf An NJ ANNE AgEfns WHAT AINR WROTE n
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-09-27

Pettibone said in his speech at Rog-
ersville "The Taylor men are SGT Of
damn squirts and il one OF them was
to die the others haven't got sense
enough to lay him out decently."