The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-02-28

The cold weather and disasters which
are recorded thus far in 1884 are unpar-
alleled in history, and almost justify the
~astrologers who believe in the evil infu-
ence OF the "malign aspects" of Saturn,
or some other bad planet. Terrible dis
asters on sea and land, by fire and water
have made for January and February a
fearful history. Whatever yet remains
for us in the future, let us remember
that God reigneth, aud no matter how
dark the cloud, it hath a silver lining!
HORSES: "Their feed and their feet"
a manual of horse hygiene, is the title
of a work of III pages lately issued by
Messrs. Fowler & Wells, 1853 Broadway,
N. Y, a copy of which has been placed
upon our table by the gentlemanly pub
fishers. We have read the work care
fully, and are positively satisfied that it
would be beneficial in the hands OF every
livery man, every farmer and every own
err OF a horse who feels an interest and
appreciates the value of that useful and
noble animal. 1t contains a number of
portraits of famous and celebrated horses,
and shows c~onclusively what can be &C
complished by careful training and kind
treatment of the animal. Onedollar en-
closed to the address of the above firm
will obtain the book, which is worth ten
times the amount to any owner of a
horse who places any value at all on him.
Send for it..
There is one important matter thatthe
citizens of Eaton ought to connect with
the election of Councilmen this spring.
That is, vote for no Councilman who is
opposed to allowing the citizens the free
use of the city Hall for all public meet
ings. The citizens Of Eaton built the
Hall, they are taxed for gas, fuel, re-
pairs, Janitor and every other expense
to keep it in running order, n undoubt-
edly have the right to use it free. The
Council don'tow it! When there is no
admission fee connected with a meeting
Of the citizens held in it, or OF any of
the organizations or associations of the
city, whether religious, political, tempe
rance or any other kind, no rent should
be collected. This is our opinion public
ly expressed, and we believe it will meet
with a hearty response from a majority
of the Corporation taxpayers.
Protracted or revival meetings are now
and have been in progress in nearly all
our Churches throughout u county
since the holidays, and it is to be hoped
that success has attended the efforts OF
the various pastors, as Satsn's influence
is said to be sadly on the increase all a.
bout US. Let US hope that the good pas
tors have led the minds of all seekers in
TO the right way without encouraging
those exciting emotions too often taken
as evidence of a spiritual change, when
in fact they strike no deeper than the
natural feelings, leaving the heart un-
touched by the spirit of divine grace
Religion is not all feeling it takes root,
terminates and grows out of the heart,
increases in its volume until sin is eradi-
Gated and the spirit made fit for a higher
and holier state of existence. The joys
and loved hallelujahs are reserved for
that life within the wells beyond the
reach OF earthly temptations and sur
roundiags. Peace, rest and comfort in
considering Gods goodness and care and
saving power, are the real fruits design
ed to supply the Christian pilgrim on his
journey Zionward.