The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-09

taken by this exhibit. The sale of 8,
many of these implements speaks thei
worth. But the most wonderful of al
human creations ever gazed upon by tn.
eye of man, was
THE CoLEss ENGINE
and drilling machine, the sole produce
of years of labor of that hermit and cynic
John Maddox, he OF the poetical locks
and long toe nails. This modern won.
der OF the world is to be seen only in
Preble county, as the laws of the State
will not allow it to be carried abroad for
fear of its being worshipped by supersti-
tious people, as it is in the likeness OF
nothing in the heavens above nor the
earth below. This "masterpice" was
the talk of the fair, and was gazed upon
by all in attendance. It was manufac-
tured like the universe-from nothing,
(of value)-and consists of an upright
tank containing the two great elements
of nature, fire and water, in close con-
nection, SO that neither can gain the as
L CCu0C4Cy 10 bA0 Ob4CI 10 GALlOutdb6lJ
turned loose" to preserve the "balance
of power" From this tank numerous
pipes and rods split the air in every di-
rection, most of them having attached a
steam chest and several pistons of une-
quail length, so that the movement may
be beautifully regular" ALI this maze
of machinery is mounted upon a beauti-
full Surrey wagon of the latest design
and lightest draft. By mea of an end
less band the power is transmitted to the
drilling apparatus, which is an iron rod
made to stop" at regular intervals and
send its weight down upon the solid
stone, which gives way from very fright
of the thing itself. The old man Mad
dock is surely philosopher and believer
in the eternal fitness Of things" for he
keeps his own person in sweet symmetry
with the beauties CD of the concern
He announces that he will soon bore for
gold, which he says is to be found in
fabulous quantities not two miles from
Eaton. Who knows but that this is the
original Jason, who will yet find the
golden fleece" and discover to the world
untold wealth?
FRUIrs AND GRAINS
were to be seen in endless variety, and
of the finest quality. Jellies, preserves,
homemade breadand cakes, and honey;
in short, all the products of the farm and
dairy were well represented from the
many prosperous homes of Preble.
POULTRY.
Quite a large showing was made in
this department and some unusually fine
game was to be seen, prominent among
which was the 'sgood old Rooster" now
SO much in demand.
Stock DEPARTMENT
was very full and complete. Mr.. G. c..
Walker & Son, of New Madison, o., had
the finest showing Of Poland China pork
ers we have ever seen at any fair. This
group took sweepstakes at the State Fair
of Ohio. Messrs. Smith& CARRIER of Lew
isburg, showed six head of imported Hol-
stein cattle, and Messrs. J. s. and J. II.
Ramsey of Morning Son, eight head of
the same excellent stock. Many fine
Short Horn and Jerseys were also on the
ground. Messrs. Smith & Guard of Rich
mond, Ind, had six head of Norman and
Clydesdale stations, lately imported
from Scotland and France. These ami
mails are for heavy draft and are a show
in themselves. Mr.. J. NJ. Rife of Bos-
ton, Ind, exhibited two head of the
same. kind and carried off as many pre-
miums. Mr.. Abe McNutt of Lewisburg,
was also on hand with his fine imported
stock. Some fine mules and general.
purpose horses were also shown.
The SPEED RING.
Many interesting races were held,
prominent among which were the trot-
ting, pacing and running races on Thurs
day afternoon and the trotting and rum
ming races on Friday. The famous old
"War Jig" was on the ground and took
the races Thursday, but was beaten Fri
day by "Gen1 Longstreet" in three
straight heats. This old racer, "War
Jig" has won more money perhaps than
any horse now living in this part of the
country. An Irishman won $4,000 on
his race at Louisville, KY, some years
ago. The races upon the whole were
good, but not fully up to those of former
years. The track, however, was not in
the best condition from the heavy rains.
The receipts, for several reasons, were
not SO large as in former years, but the
Society are able to pay all premiums and
expenses in full and have a handsome
surplus left, which we earnestly hope
they will employ in improving the
grounds, which will ensure greater sue
cess in the future.
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