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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
i'm, stranger. He only wanted to

him. stranger. He only wanted to
skeer you a little"
"He has succeeded" l replied, with
out placing enough confidence In the
mans explanation to trust myself TO
descend within reach of the dog.
"Go way from thar, I tell you, sah,"
throwing an iron wedge against the
fence. The dog jumped down and
protection, left my perch and joined the
man in the yard.
How do you do, sahp" said he, ex-
tending his hand.
"As well as a frightened man could
well be" 1 rejoined.
"Wall, he w%ouldenter hurt you even
if he had gotten his mouth on you. He
amt got no teeth. He is gittin' along
in years and has fit coons till his teeth
air about all gone. Come in"
followed him into the house. In
front of a small fire in a great fireplace
sat a woman and a girl. They arose
| when we entered. The woman was not
bad looking. and the girl was positively
beautiful, with flashing black eyes and
hair as dark as the gathered gloom of
midnight.
1 told them my name, after which the
man said: my name is Redman jeff
ries; this is my wife and thisn-with an
air of pride, l imagined-''is my daugh-
ter Lentie. Set down an make yourself
at home. l don't know your business
and I amt keen to know; still if it's all
the same to you, wy jes' tell us why
you air in this here neighborhood, any.
how"
1 told him that 1 was seeking health
and that I thought could find it among
the mountains.
That's whar you show your sense,
my fren'. When a man is out huntin'
health an fails to find it 'mong noun.
tains like these here" waving his arm
in a sweep of illustration-"w'y Their
he mout as well go home an turn his
hoss loose, fur he amt goin' to find il
nowhar. Mother, KANT you an Lentit
stir your stumps an git the stranger s
little bit to eat while l go out and lool
airter his critter. Jes' make yoursel
at home, now, my fren'. 1 want keel
to know your business, but sence 70,
have been so kind as to tell US, wy W,
want to make some sort O. return. w,
don't have a visitor onc't in q year, an(
when we do, we wants to make hin
comfortable. Don't we, murP"
Eyes, Redman."
Don't we, Lentiee"
Eyes, sir"
Thar, 1 knowed it,"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
Where We Get Our Mustard.

The English word mustard is said to
have originated in the French phrase,
moult me arde-I wish ardently-which
was the motto of the Duke of Burgundy.
In regard for the assistance rendered to
him by 1000 men obtained from Dion,
he permitted his armoriai bearings to
the town. In time tie middle word of
the MOTIF became etfacad, and tie other
two we're printed - tho labels which
the merch ats -. 81. pots containing
this cnndilue.i. and seat all oyer the
wOriG.--N. L. IrH1.i.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
VERY COMMON LAW.

One day an aged millionaire
Fell most extremely i'll;
With mournful air his mournful heirs
They begged he'd make his will;
And sweetly acquiescent, he
Dispatched for Mr.. Wright
To write the document, and then
Expired-tha very night
His kin, with signs of wondrous size,
Remarked that life is brief,
And We'd with one another in
Displaying vi'lent grief;
And when the last sad rites were o'cr,
With n accord they went
To hear the proper person read
His latest testament.
Theready lawyer read aloud
h different bequests,
While very various feelings swelled
Within the listeners breasts,
And some resolved with energy
To break that unjust will,
And some resolved with f1lial zeal
Its wishes to fulfil.
So those who held the will was right
Secured Lawyer Nab.
And those opposed, the service of
The smart attorney Grab;
And now the poor afflicted ones,
Plunged into legal strife,
No longer shed their tears for death,
But let them flow for life.
To tell you how the quarrel grew
/ will not even try,
The poetry of pros and cons
Is tedious and dry;
/ know they argued high and low,
The usual oaths they swore,
And all the cases cited that
Were ever tried before.
Time passed, and these contestants strove
With still increasing rage,
Until the latest litigant
Was bowed with care and age;
Till Death with coolest disregard
Cut of their arguments,
Allowing plaintiffs nc appeal,
Defendants no defense.
Also at last, the lawyers died,
And with a solemn face,
The undertaken gravely said:
Lie here, and try my case"
And thus I close my simple tale,
With which I'd be content
Could I but tell-what no one knows
Which way the money went
George Archibald, in Burlington Hduh
enc,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
"A large number of young color

"A large number of young colored
girls are being trained, in Washington,
as servants. They gave a satisfactory
exhibition there the other day, all ar
rayed in neat dresses, with white aprons
and caps. The exhibit consisted in
their ways of cooking, setting the table,
making beds and laundry work, in
which they illustrated the different
methods that should be used for cleans
ing f1annels and stockings and other
washing.-Washington Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

"WHAT we learn with pleasure we new
forget ."-Aifred MERCER. The following is
a case in point. a paid out hundreds Of
says Mrs. Emily Rhoads, of McBrides,
Mich. 81 had female complaints, especial
ly 'dragging-down,' for over six years.
DR.. R. V. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription
did me more good than any medicine 1 ever
And SO do we. 1t never disappoints its
patrons. Druggists sell it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

Mr.. PETER MALLEN, 212 W. Twenty
fourth street, New York, says that he suf-
fered six years with rheumatism and found
no relief until st. Jacobs Oil, the sovereign
remedy, was applied, which cured him
completely.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

THE Health Commissioner, Baltimore,
Nd, DR.. James A. Steuart, says of Red
Star Cough Cure: 1t combines in an unique
and effective manner approved curative
agencies which are relied upon by the
faculties of the different schools of medi-
cine, with other valuable ingredients. Con-
tains no poisons Or opiates.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

however large, speedily and painlessly
cured without knife, caustic or salve. Send
six cents in stamps for pamphlet, refer
ences and reply. Worlds Dispensary
Medical ASHTON, 663 Main ST.. Buffalo,N.Y
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

are the records of some of the cures of con-
sumption effected by that most wonderful
remedy-Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Dis
covery." Thousands of grateful men and
women, who have been snatched almost
from the very jaws of death, can testify
that consumption, in its early stages, is no
longer incurable. The Discovery has no
equal as a pectoral and Alternative, and the
most obstinate affections of the throat and
lungs yield to its power. All druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22


A graduate of Yale College, DR.. Samuel
K. Cox, D. D., Practical and Analytical
Chemist, Washington, D. c., makes the
following official statement: "To the
thousands whose systems instinctively
shrink from the use of Morphia and Opium,
and especially to mothers, who justly dread
the evil, and at times, fatal effects of these
dangerous drugs, the Red Star Cough Cure
must prove a boon. 1t is not only entirely
free from all opiates, p~oisons, and emetics
IA thing which not one cough preparation
n ten can boast), but it is altogether an
original and most happy combination of
the best remedial agents, and is as harm
ess as it is effective. I base this assertion
on careful analyses and numerous practical
tests-the latter in every case resulting in
a speedy cure.
The Charles A Vogeler Company, Balti-
more, Maryland, are the Sole Owners and
Manufacturers of this valuable remedy.
The Head of the Baltimore Health Depart
ment, DR.. James A. Steuart, one of the
most eminent physicians in America, says:
at supplants the Objectionable and HARM
full features of other cough mixtures"
A PHYSICIAN recently advised his patient
to "live in the sum-" The invalid wonders
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

bea, warhie after iistenine to a man learn
ing to play the violin.-FdH Riuer Ad-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
Pile Tumors.

To ACCUMULATE dollars, my son, you
must have some sense to begin with
Burdette.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
A Valuable Discovery.

CHE amt no violinist, but he can just
fiddle a cat off the fence" was the way q
country chan put it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRo-VoIr
TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men fyoung or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of VITAL
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rhert-
matism neuralgia, paralysis and many 9TH
er diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor,and manhood guaranteed. Nc risk in
Cured, as 80 days. trial is allowed. Write
them atonce for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
Young Men, Read This.

81 MUST shake off this bad habit" said q
tramp, as he gazed at his tattered coat
N. Y Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

CtoueHs N HoARsENEss...The hrite-
t;on which induces coughing Immediately
relieved BY use of "Broon's Broncnscs
TTrchesp Sold only in boxes. 70 cts.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

PrsE's TooTHAcHr DROPS cureinl minute,Soc'
G,a..,s S,,1,,b,r Som heals and beauties. sc.
Gr,,ws N CORN REMovER kills earns 4 Bunions-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

IT'S very seldom that the umbrella gets
left. We know whereof we speak.-Bos-
tom Post
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
Stranger than Fiction

PHYSICIAN recently advised his patient
to "lve in the sum-" TIL invalid wonders
how he is to get there.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22
sOhi"

NOht'
odd gentleman" said I, .'your life
here must be dreary enough"
'If it were not dreary enough" he
rejoined, 81 would seek some place
more dreary."
'Of course you are bored by every
one who chances to meet you, but I
would really like to know something
concerning you. Why did you take up
your habitation in such a place."
''Sir, is not the scenery beautiful"
30, yes replied, .'but beautiful
scenery alone does not supply the ne
cessities of life"
"You are persistent" said he. finger
ing the flute without putting the in
strument to his lips. what is your
business herep"
81 have no business, 1 am here to
seek recreation from overwork."
"And 1 am here" he replied with a
sigh, to seek forgetfulness. Disappoint-
ment, young man."
"Old gentleman, I will attempt no
further to discover the cause of your
self-imposed solitude. Will You allow
us to enter the cave?"
Yes, and 1 will accompany YOU"
1t was indeed a quaint place. The
cav was not large, only containing two
rooms. These were entered after pass
ing through a long halfway The rock
floors were carpeted with The skins of
wild beasts, and the walls in places
were decorated with snake skins. The
old man was silent during our inspec-
ton. He offered NO explanation of his
strange taste for decoration and we
asked zone. After leaving the troglo-
dyte we strolled along the beautiful
little river until noon, when we returned
to the house.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

Lucy Stone regretfully admits that,
while women do most of the amateur
playing on pianos, they compose
scarcely any of the music.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

aYou can count on me- as the slow cal
culator's fingers remarked.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

WHEN the cat sees a flying boot-iack No
looks upon it as q of -fenceive hint
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

CHAPTER ".
7 had remained three weeks with Mr..
Jeffries, whom 1 found to be, despite
his lack of education, very much of a
gentleman. When I thought of leaving
a sadness oppressed me. My health
had improved so much that the old man
declared 1 could Jump a ten-rail fence,
staked and ridered." I don't think
that Mrs. Jeffries had left off knitting
for ten minutes since my arrival. l
don't know how many pairs of socks
sho had finished, and in truth don't
know that she had finished any, for the
work on the needles always seemed
about the same length.
One day while Jeffries and his wife
were away, walking around the small
farm-the wife carrying her knitting
Lentie. burst into the room and ex-
claimed:
30, Mr.. Moseley, leave here! Please
do! Don't look at me that way, for it
is because I love you so that I want you
to leave! Somebody will kill you. o,
please go!"
1 caught her in my arms, and with
her head resting on my shoulder, she
told me something that made my blood
leap.
when your father returns to the
house." said 1, releasing her, "tell him
that l am gone, but that I will soon re-
turn"
But they will kill you if you come
back
Il will bring men with me. Don't
tell your father anything of what you
have discovered. He might say some.
thing that would endanger his life.
Goodbye"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

Do You Want to Buy . Dog?
Dog Buyers Guide; 1o9pages, s~ngrs re- ing
and where to buy them, mailed for Nc. As
ISOLATED Fanciers, 2S7 s. Sth St., Phila-, Pa
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

ir afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DE-. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Watch Druggists senSk 1oo.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-22

"Is THE earth TO freexs soHdi" g z.
exchange. It win, W. think, b . colo osy
when it does.-DctrOit Post
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-09-12
Baker Ridge Budget

BAKER RIDGR, Sept. flames
Houston had very bad spell the
other night. but is better He
mends very slowly.
Purnel w. Dean has been very
poorly for few days.
Mr. Rich is now walking about on
crutehes, and thinks he will soon be
able to lay aside the wood part
Joseph MeClarnan is erecting
water works near his house. He is
bringing the water from al spring to
the house by an underground rail
road, with one rail, and it hollow.
Capt. Joseph Robbins is dol ng his
work. He is also repairing chin
neys, DC.
The boys have stolen all the
watermelons near Easton, and have
commenced on the cucumbers.
Rev Mr.. Curry preached a good
sermon at the Easton school house
last Sunday. Subject, "The resur-
rection."
Mr.. Evans Harris, of Pennsyl-
vania, has been looking up a sight
to erect a distillery. Ye editor come
out and show him where to build it.
VIM. M. Peck is going to move up
and locate on the place he bought OF
Geo. w. Laishley some time ago. He
expects to be mayor Of Easton.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-09-12

ming to learn that the Democratic
party has no desire TO treat them
unfairly, and the Republicans will
no longer monopolize the colored
vote"
"Have you never voted for Ma
hone candidate, Major?"
"Ohl yes; | voted for Cameron at
the last contest for Governor, for as
long as the State debt question was
in dispute the Malone party had
some excuse for their existence, al
though I never believed in them. and
as Republican | was not in favor
of Reputation ] wanted the State
to acknowledge her just debts and
pay every cent That's Republican
principle. But that is settled, and
no honest Republican who knows
anything can vote for Malone or his
political associates. In 1880 | ran
as a Republican against both the
Maheneites and the Democrat foI
Congress in the district now repre-
sented by Hon. John S. Barbour
Malone is going to be extinguished
in Virginia this time There will be
a large turning over of both white
Republican and colored votes in
favor of Lee this fall
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-09-12
Butler and the Cattle Ring.


1t was stated a short time since
that General Butler had gone to
Block Island to meet few political
notables in place where newspaper
reporters come not, and where nobody
could make the General and his
companions afraid. The object of
the meeting was said to be the hatch
ing of new political party, of which
Butler was to kindly assume the
leadership. The new political party
has not appeared, however, to date,
either in person or by proxy, and it
is now stated just as positively that
General Buffers visit to Block Is
land had no political significance at
all. Colonel George b. Corkhill has
been telling newspaper reporter at
Long Branch that the veteran Mas
sachusetts politician went to Block
Island in the interests of the cattle
men who had been so uncermoniously
ordered by President Cleveland to
leave the pleasant pastures of Indian
Territory.
Colonel Corkhill says the General
visited Judge Miller, who is spend
ing the summer at the island, to ask
for temporary injunction restrain
ing the President from kicking the
cattle men out of the Territory, in
case they should decline to 90 with
out being kicked. If the General
did apply for such an injunction, he
did not get it, of course, as the time
designated by the President in which
the cattle must be removed had not
then expired, and there was no one
on whom such an injunction could
be served.
Assuming that Colonel Corkhill
knew what he was talking about and
that he was not guying the reporter,
the story indicates that some of the
cattlemen mean to try conclusions
with the President. If that is the
case they will doubtless remain on
the leases, under the advice Of Gen
eral Butler, until after expiration of
the forty days designated in the
proclamation. IF the President or
ders the cattle removed by force the
injunction will be served on the mill
tary officer, whoever he may be, who
attempts to carry out the order.
This will bring the contest into the
courts and enable General Butler and
other noted lawyers to get some fat
fees, whether they save the leases to
their clients or not.
President Cleveland has been up
in the woods acquiring health and
nerve for the coming contest with
the office seekers, and it is not at all
improbable that he will have in re.
serve small stock of pluck and de.
termination to bestow upon General
Butler and the cattle rings if they
conclude to lock horns with him.
The time for the removal of the herds
has already expired, and the public
will begin to watch future develop
ments in this line with keen interest
The President is committed to the
removal of the illegal occupants Of
the Territory and General Butler is
committed to his clients and the
earning of big fees. The fight may
be a pretty one.-Philadelphio
Times
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-09-12
Executors Sale of House and
Lot in MOrgantoWn and
Farm near said Town.

We will offer for sale, at public auction,
on TUESDAY, the
9Th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1885,
at the front door of the Court House, in
Morgantown, the real estate of which Am
herst Miller died seized, consisting Of the
TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE, out build
ings and stable, situate on part of lot No.
70, on Front street. in said town, and the
Two-Story Double Dwelling House. out
buildings and stable and about
So ACRES OF LAND
situate ON Cobun's creek, about 1-2 miles
south of Morgantown.
The town property is well situated for
business or residence. The farm is we'll
watered and supplied with abundance of
apple trees and small fruit, and both prop
critics will be greatly increased in value by
the completion of the railroad this fall.
The farm will be sold in parcels or together
to suit purchasers,
T1RMs One ird cash aud residue in
one and two years with personal security,
and interest from date of sale, and ven
doris lien retained.
LORENZO DAVIS
JAMES SANDERS
THOS. G. MILLER
Executors of A. Miller deceased
September 18th 1885,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-09-12
Numerous Notes and Comments

John L. Morgan, Jr., son o.
Senator Morgan, of Alabama, anc
Mrs. Della Stella were on the river
in canoe and the boat having beer
caught in squall was over turned
and both were drowned.
Gen. Benjamin F. Butler is seek
ing to get process by which he
may restrain the President from re
moving the cattle men from the
Indian Territory. Benjamin is
said to have a finger in the pie.
Hon. Edgar C. Cowan, United
States Ex-senator, of Penna., dice
at his home in Greensburg, Pa,
on Saturday August 10Th, aged
about seventy years. Senator
Cowan started a poor boy and by
his own exertions obtained col
lege education, studied law anc
became prominent both as lawyer
and a politician. He was Wing,
and supported Henry Clay in the
convention at Baltimore in I844
He warmly supported Freemon'
in 1856 and Lincoln in 1860, anc
was elected to the U. S. Senate il
1861. When Andrew Johnston
quarreled with his party Mr.. Cow
an followed Johnston. In 1872 he
supported Greedy and in 1876
Sam'l J. Tilden, and was a dele
gate to the convention that nomi
mated Gen. Hancock.
1t is asserted that President Gar
ret will return from Europe with
the lease of the Ohio and Missis
sippi railroad to the Baltimore anc
Ohio practically assured, and thai
the lease will be submitted for rat
ifcation to the stockholders of the
former company at their annua
meeting in October. The Ohio
and Mississippi is in good condi-
ton, and on paying basis, but il
is supposed that the Baltimore and
Ohio have offered them big in
ducements.
The Ohio Wool Growers in SEES
sion at Columbus, adopted resolu-
tons reaffirming the resolutions Of
last year, and asking Congress to
restore the tariff of 1867, or its
equivalent.
William Miller, his wife and
young daughter were sitting on the
porch Of their farm house on the
creek road about one-half mile
above Lindleys Mills, in Washing
ton county, Penna., on Sunday at
5 o'clock P. M. looking at the rain
fall outside, when a sudden bolt OF
lightning struck locust tree in
front of the house and glancing off
struck the house and came through
the ceiling of the porch over the
spot where Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
were sitting. Both of them were
killed instantly. Mrs. Miller tum-
bled from her chair and Mr.. Mil
Ter fell back in his seat, but never
moved or showed a sign of life.
The daughter who was with them
was badly stunned but soon recov-
cred consciousness and is now out
of danger