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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
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San Francisco Editor-"What's
that you sayP'' Office Boy
ga gentleman wants to see
YOU, sir" ''Is he a relative or
friend of mine?" .'Guess not, sir. Never
saw him before. He wants to see you
about an article you had in the paper"
..Oh! Well, hand me the repeating
rifle. put those pistols in reach, place
the gatling-gun in position, oil the
trap-door hinges and show him in."
Philadekphi0 CdU
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
Old Lady Burned to Death.

PITTSBURGH, January 9.-An oil lamp in
the hands of an old lady named Catharine
Eannessen exploded this morning, setting
fire to the house. and burning Mrs. Vannes-
sen so badly that she died before assist
ance arrived. The fire was extinguished
without much damage to the house.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

"A female bandit, Isabel Pinzop,
and her brother, Luis Pinzon, were re-
Gently captured in the mountains be-
tween Tecpan and Ajuchitlan, Mexico.
The brother and sister were at the head
of band that last month assaulted the
town of San Geronimo, Guerrero. The
girl is only twenty-three years old, is a
splendid rider, fearless, reckless,
cruel creature. who has been wanted for
some time by the authorities of three
States
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
Four Bows Drowned While Skating.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, January 9.-As a num-
Der of boys were skating on a pond this
afternoon the ice gave way and four of
them. ranging in age from twelve to fifteen
years, were drowned. Their bodies were
recovered.
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Patricide.

DoDGEvILLE, WIS.,, January Sir B
quarrel, yesterday, Conrad Remley, an old
citizen, was killed with a club by his son,
aged nineteen. The son is in jail.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
A Dazzling Consolidation.

Boston, January S.-The American
Electric Light and Illuminating Company,
the Brush Electric Lighting Company,
and the New England and Western Elec-
trio lighting Company are considering
the advisability of consolidating.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

The trail of General Jackson in his
march to New Orleans was through
Newton County. Miss, and. while but
few traces are left of the route, the old
bridge built by him across the Pottox-
chitto Creek. some of the timbers being
undisturbed by time and mans ravages,
remain as an index to his route. These
will be taken up and carried to the New
Orleans EXposition.--N. o. Times.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
xLvlII. CONGRESS.
Second Session.

WASHINGTON, J anuary S.-SENATE.-Part of
the day was passed in discussion of a bill in
troduced by Nj. r.Allison, relating to the fees of
pension claim agents. after which it was re-
ferred to the Committee on Pensions. A res
olution, which went over for one day, was
offered by Mr.. Hawley, requesting the
President, if not Incompatible with public
interest, to communicate to the Senate Il his
toricul statement concerning the public
policy of the Executive Department of the
ported to have been lately filed in the War
Department by General Sherman.
HouSE.-The interstate commerce bill
Craig-Shelley contest for Alabama was de-
cided in favor of Craig RepD without debate
or division.
WASHINGTON, January 9-SENATE.-A bill
was passed directing the transfer of one of
the vessels used in the Greely relief eNpedi-
ton to the Treasury Department, to be used
The Oregon Central Land Forfeiture bill was
passed, and the remainder of the day occu-
pied in the discussion on the Interstate Com
merce bill. which came up from the House.
HousE.-Resolutions from the Philadelphia
the Lowell bankruptcy bill were received. a
bill to prevent the diffusion of contagious
and infectious diseases was introduced.
WASHINGTON, January 1O.-SENATE.-Not in
session.
HOUsE.-The navy appropriation bill was
passed. 1t appropriates S6.120. 155. Discus
flion of the Consular appropriation bill was
resumed in committee of the whole.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

From surveys of the Gulf of Mexico
it appears that its area is 595, 900 square
miles, and that the area of the surface
included within the 100-fathom line is
3S7 200 square miles-rather more than
one-third of the surface having depth
of less than 100 fathoms. The greatest
record depth in the Gulf is 2,1l9fathoms.
the mean depth being S5S fathoms.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15
Chief Justice Waite Improving.

WASHINGTON, January s.-The Chief
Justice was able to do little work at his
desk at home to-day. He has continued to
Improve throughout the week.
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The gatou gemnfraf.
RATES. oF ApyERr1sING.

Business cards OF hve lines or less So per anuum.
Local notices, 10 cents per line each insertics.
Simple announcements OF marriages and deaths,
and church and benevolent society noticesinserted
free. Any additions TO obituary notices will b
charged five cents per line.
Favors must bs handed in as early as Tuesday
morning 10 insurt, insertion the same week Corr
municaiieHs upoii subjects of general o. tosai
ktersst are solicited.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

The reduction of the annual 1ntexoes
charge during the year is $18,35S25.
The irreducible State debt, consisting OF
the School, Ministerial and University Funds,
held by the State in trust, and upon which
interest is payable at the rate of per cent
per shnum, has increased i'll the sum OF $lO,-
il645 and now stands at 81 446,0O6.
In Governor Fosters last annual message
the local public debts, or debts of countless
townships, school districts, cities and villages
was reported sas, September }, 1883, S4S,-
$685. 80.
Being deereas in cities OF. 49,. $3,6iss29o 30
And an Increase in counties town.
iages of. ...............4....... 1,e4O,034 SO
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

The invention of the drum is as
scribed by the Greeks to the god Bac-
chus. And yet they gave honor to this
god year after year! 1t is, then, not un-
likely that, however advanced in cult
ure the Greeks may have been in their
time, they were still barbarjans enough
in their tastes to have considered the
drum musical instrument Cit.
Seven Philadelphians out of ten
wear badges of some sort. One Chest
nut street jeweler makes $50, 600 worth
of badges nually.-PAiladelphia Press.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

On an American ship which ar
rived at Portland. Oregon. recently,
there was young parrot hobbling
about on crutches. During a storm
about three years ago the cage was
thrown down, the parrots legs were
caught under one of the wires, and both
were broken. The Captain whitfield out
two crutches and bound one to each
limb, leaving the feet free. For the first
ten days the bird could scarcely move,
but since that time the homes have knit,
and he is now able to walk, always
taking good care to preserve his equi-
ibrium. His appetite is good, and in
other respects he is doing fair to mid
dling-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

Actual cash i'll State Treasury No
VemDer ID, 1861 10
To the members of the General Assembly,
to all the State officers, and to the gentlemen
of my own office, am thankful for steadfast
and hearty cooperation and support in the
performance of my trust. Respectfully sub
1nitted. GEO. HOADLY, Governor.
COLUMBUS, January 6, 1885.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

miscellaneous Items.
IN the County Infirmary at Garfield,
Mahoning County, is an aged colored wo-
man named Hannah Mines, sometimes
called "Crazy Hannah" who is said to be
119 years old. She is known to almost ev-
eryhody on the Western Reserve. A great
many years ago she lived in little log hut
near Ravenna. The hut caught fire one
night and was consumed with her two lit
tie children. This dethroned her reason,
and for years and Years afterwards she
roamed from town to town over the West
ern Reserve hunting her children, whom
she thought lost in the woods. She
still continues to put bread and
meat on the fence for the "lost
and hungry chil'ren.' The writer well
remembers her forty years ago, as she
roamed over the country. with a huge
bundle on her back, containing clothing for
her children, given her by sympathizers.
Shewas perfectly harmless, and was well
coined by the best families on the Reserve,
who supplied her with food and raiment
She is at present in good health, and con-
tinues to wear heavy boots, as of yore, and
is likely to live several years yet.
AN attempt was made by burglars to rob
the County Treasury at Coshocton.
THE family of John Furin, mill laborer
residing in the west of Youngstown, con-
sisting of his wife and two children and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradenteen, parents of Mrs.
Furin, were taken violently ill some time
ago with what appeared to be an aggra-
waited attack of rheumatism. Domestic
remedies were used, but proved unavailing.
A few days ago DR.. F. V. Floor was called,
and. after an examination, pronounced the
disease trichinosis. The family have been
eating pork cured by themselves. Pieces
of it placed under microscope showed 1t
to be swarming with the deadly parasite.
All the parties are dangerously ill, and 1t
is probably that the children will die.
CHARLES BORDER, an italian, is in jail at
| Toledo for counterfeiting in silver. Be-
| lieved he is one of a gang.
Two twin steers, owned by stockmen OF
| Ashland County, are now on their way te
the Worlds Fair at New Orleans, which
heats the world and the owners of the
same offer 81 900 for their equals. One Of
these monster steers weighs 4,150 pounds
measures six feet four inches in height anG
ten feet seven inches around the girth.
PHILLIP FARMHOUSE, prosperous youns
farmer of near Latonia, died the othe
morning from the effects of fall of twenty
feet from the veranda of his residence
| while asleep. He had been somnambu
| list for years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

Total available balance in State
Treasury November Is, 1854. ...S $40, 46S %
Tember Il. 1854 ~ 47,1s5 %
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II

Total ...... ................ .$3, 507, ,439 So
Warrants paid, drawn
before Nov. Is, 1SS3...S 20,S07 q
Warrants pad, drawn
after Nov. Is, 1883. ..... 2,946, ,163 90
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-15

Reduction during year..
Which was made by pay
ing the loan due July /,
1854, bearing interest at
per cent. per annum. $3.50, GOO
And on the loan due af-
ter December 81, 1886,
bearing interest at 6
per cent. per annum
paid as premiumJ......... 6s,s35
s4ls,ea5
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A SUGGESTION TO HORSE OWNERS.

Mr.. Conrad Kohrs made suggestion 10 us
this week which we deem advisable to bring
before the public for consideration. 1t re-
lstes TO the existence and rapid increase Of
an incurable disease among horses In this
county, and the devising Of means to stamp
1t out. The disease il nasal gleet, which
develops into CHAMBERS. 1t has existed in
localities In this county for the past tive
years, and It is now estimated there are one
hundred head Of horses so infected. Horse
men know that CHAMBERS cannot be cured.
There Ii no hope for the animal; the safety
of others can only be secured by killing the
infected animal. The Legislature at Its re-
cent session provided fund TO pay for ami
mails affected with incurable diseases and
put to death by order Of the Veterinary Sur
geon Of the Territory. This fund, as we are
told, (not having . copy Of the law) Is de-
rived from . tax Of one-hslf mill on the
stock Of the Territory, those owners having
less than $1,000 worth of stock being ex-
empted from such tax. The total revenues
from this fund are estimated at between
$1,000 and 5000, of which probably one
half will 60 for contingent expenses, leaving
only some $500 or $1,000 available to pay
for stock killed. This may prove inadequate.
or course wealthy horse owners, those who
have means and know this disease and its
results, will probably destroy their animals
so infected. But many do not know when
their stock Is so infected, or If knowing, do
not feel that they can afford to lose their
animals, and so keep them, and the disease
Is perpetuated and extended. Mr.. Kohrs'
suggestion Is incidental to this state of
affairs. He believes 1t would be wise for q
meeting of horse owners of this county TO
Court to take into consideration the situa-
ton and consider II 1t would not be q meas
ure Of economy, prudence and safety for
stock owners of this county to subscribe a
certain amount each, over and above any
tax, to be drawn upon as the necessities Of
the case require, to pay for stock inspected
by q designated Veterinary Surgeon and
condemned to be killed, and that q syste-
matte and thorough effort be made to eradi-
cate CHAMBERS from this county. To show he
has no selfish object In view, Mr.. Kohrs pro-
poses to subscribe literally to the fund and
TO obllgate himself not to receive any com
pensation for any of his horses ordered
killed. There are many stock owners who
can afford to do this, and there are others
who do not feel that they can, snc whose
diseased animals may spread the evil. The
meeting proposed is merely . preliminary
one, which may be succeeded by others here
or in other parts Of the county, and the OBJ
ject of this mention Is to call the attention
Of those interested to the suggestion that
meeting may be had to discuss the matter, If
IL Is deemed desirable.
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A Lone Duel to the Death.

CORTLAND, Or, April PA mysterious
double tragedy Is just reported from Lewis
ton, Idaho. Peter Brazil and James Flynn,
nsighboring stock ranchsrs, living some ten
miles from Lewiston, were found dead this
morning. The lifeless bodies were discov-
cred lying near each other. Pistols and
clubs were found alongside the bodies. The
Coroner and other authorities arc investiga-
ting. Both men have heretofore been known
to be friendly and peacefully disposed. They
had long lived In that vicinity, and were
we'll known. Every appearance indicates
that both men, for some reason, went pre-
pared for deadly encounter, and fought to
the death. Flynn some time ago was IN
difficulty, and Brazil obtained his property.
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Arrest Tor Abortion.

BISMARCK. Dak., April A.-Mrs. Allen,
wife Of . dentist at Billings, Montana, going
East on ticket to some point In Kansas,
was arrested bers last night on telegraphic
request from Billings, ssying she was ac-
cused Of abortion. According to her story,
the charge and arrest grew out Of quarrel
between herself and husband, with lawyer
In the background, dissatisfied because his
fees were not paid. She Il detained 1t the
house Of deputy sheriff, being III, and will
be permitted to proceed on her journey TO-
morrow, unless Billings officer comes after
her. Teleeraphic correspondence to-day il
favorable to her release.
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ST. PETERSBURG, April 29.-The Gear has
sent an ultim alum to Great Britain demand
ing that the latter shall accept Russia's pro-
posed boundary line between Turkistan and
Afghanistan. If Great Britain refuses to &C.
cept this boundary, Russia will proceed to
occupy Herat.
From St. Petersburg it is reported the Gear
Is favorable to joint commission to estab-
llsh a boundary line, and inquire into the
Penjdeh affair.
The London Times, in review Of the re-
cent past actions Of Russia, says that the
spirit displayed leaves little hope that Eng
lands last overtures will be accepted.
The entire Russian army is ordered me-
bilized. Russia has made another advance
to Marchauk, clearly within Afghanistan.
Both England and Russia are engaged in
the most active preparations for war, and
Russia is removing the Odessa division Of
10000 men from the Black to the Caspian
Sea
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Not n Formidable Rival,

NEW York, April 15.-The Commercial
says: "The prophecy that India is soon to
drive Us to the wall in competing with our
wheat growers, 10 based upon no surer foun-
dalton than predictions Of . similar charac-
ter respecting our cotton supply before the
rebellion, when 1t was proclaimed that the
manufacturers Of Europe no longer depend
cd upon the Southern staple, and that our
internal troubles had given India and Egypt
an opportunity Of supplying the world with
Gotten. India has never in any one year ex-
ported wheat surplus exceeding what the
California farmers alone sell annually TO the
markets Of the world.
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TEE Secretary Of the Treasury last Friday
appointed Geo. R. Tingle, Of Montana, and
Chas. Ryan, Of Indiana, special agents for
the Seal Islands in Alaska, viee ii. A. Gid
den and J. u. Moulton, suspended. Mr..
Tlngle's compensation 10 fixed at $40 per day
and Mr.. Ryan's at the rate Of So per day and
expenses. They will leave San Francisco
May 10th for Seal Islands. There are no
charges against the present incumbents. Mr..
Tingle was House member Of tbs Montana
Legislature at the last session, and resided,
we believe, at Glendive. He seemed to us
an energetic, intelligent man who wanted To
do about right but didn't have much faith
In other people doing the same thing. His
characteristics, We think, will qualify him TO
make an efficient oficer In the position to
which he is appointed. This Is the first Of
Cleveland's appointments from Montana,
and 1t Is . little singular It Is for foreign
service.
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THE sentiment In Canada and the North.
west Territory Is very strong against the
Dominion government for bringing on the
trouble with the half-bresds by refusing them
their rights. The Fort Macleod Gazette,
while loyalty vigorous in its expressions Is
10 the duty Of suppressing the rebellion,
says: "They Cthe halfbreeds) asked for
rights to which they we're justly entitled, and
the government, although 1t was stated that
they ultimately intended to grant these,
kept putting them of, just Is they kept put
ting of the demand which Manitoba and the
Northwest have long been making for equal
lily with the rest Of the Dsminion under the
confederation act"
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TnrRr il vast discrepancy between ,be

THERE 10 vast discrepancy between the
naval strength Of Great Britain and Russia,
both In commercial and war vessels. In
1881 Russia had 100 sea going steamers with
net tonnage Of 2,s43; England had It the
same time 1850 sea going steamers, and
Canada gl8, making total Of 3,7s7 with =
total tonnage Of three million. Great Brit
ain and and her colonies have also 10000
sailing vensels. Russia has not single ship
in her navy powerful enough TO cope with
any one Of dozen In the English navy and
oil her fleets combined are less formidable
than several OF the English. But with al
her naval power, England will not be able
TO prevent vast injury TO her commercial
vessels, nor 10 1t likely, with the modern
methods Of torpedo service, that she can do
much damage to what limited coast Russia
has exposed. While there may be some
brilliant naval fighting, there IL not liksly 70
b. either set battle Of the neets nor IN *.
ploIt like Fsragutts passing Forts Jackson
and Philip.
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Want Their Reward.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Thsre was .
colored Democrat, accompanied BY long
petition, a. the State Department yesterday.
The sable-hued disciple Of Hickory Jackson
and Thomas Jefferson, II Daniel w. Lewis,
Virginia lawyer, who wants to succeed
Hen. John N. Lsngston Is Minister to Libe-
ria. Lewis is endorsed BY several Southern
Congressman, who say be will be appointed.
He made numerous stump speeches for
Cleveland during the campaign, and Is now
seeking his reward. Amer presenting his
application to Secretary Bayard, he called
on the President.
Another colored Democrat, from North
Carolina, known - Friday Jones, "the
Cornfield Orator." Is here seeking minor
appointment in one Of the departments.
Friday ID nearly 30 years Of age, and with
his high, white, standing collar, resembles
and old-fashioned darkey-dsacon.
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BATTLE IN THE NORTHWEST.
RlEL's HALF. BREEDS AND MIDDLeToN's
MILITIA CROSS SWORDS.
Middleton Loses Heavily and Is Evidently
Worsted.

CLARK's CROSSING, Manitoba, April 25.-
The engagement yesterday between the half
breeds and General Middleton's command
was opened by the half breeds, by firing on
Boultsn's horse, who were scouting In trent,
and with whom General Middleton was
riding. The enemy occupied two small
bluffs, and opened fire, killing several of the
scouts and wounding a number of men. Be-
tween the bluffs runs a ravine. The advance
guard of the Ninetieth Battalion, Captain
CLARK, were ordered up, and also the battery.
The battery opened fire and the half breeds
retired to the ravine. The remainder Of the
Nineteen was then ordered up, and also
company c, of the Infantry School of To-
ronto, which occupied the extreme right and
had two or three hot skirmish for the pos>
session Of the knoll in front of the ravine.
A company of the Ninetieth and the battery
made dash across the opening and gained
the ground commanding the ravine. The
fight continued toward evening, wien COM
pany of Tenth Grsnadiers crossed the river
and relieved some Of the Infantry which had
been In action all day. The killed, in addi-
ton to those already reported, are gunner
Cook, Battery A; private Wheeler, No. 2,
company Ninetieth; Capt. Clark and Lieu
tenant Swinford, Of the Ninetieth, will die
Of wounds. The enemy left no dead on the
field.
WINNIPEG, April 25.-The Free Press
correspondent telegraphs from Clark's Cross
ing: "a messenger came down from camp
this morning, and reports that when hs left
the rebels were out of the bush, behind the
ravine, cheering and jeering the troops. The
guns were ordered up to drive them of, but
they captured one, a medicine chest and .
few boxes of canned beef. The correspon-
dent also reported that the officers would
not allow him to come down on the east side,
telling him there were rebels in the wood ct
Mackentosh. This strengthens the impress
sion that the insurgents have prevented any
messengers from coming through from Mid
dleton. Tonight Middleton seems to be
unable TO accomplish anything of Importance
In the way Of an advance on the rebels. 1t
is understood here that he 10 hampered by
the necessity Of caring for the wounded and
having supplies and ammunition forwarded.
1t appears at present as II no further fighting
would take place before Sunday. All reports
Of yesterdays fight show that the rebels had
decidedly the best of 1t. They were driven
from one part Of their position, but had the
ravine, and their fire caused terrible havoc
among the troops. Middleton evidently did
not properly appreciate the firing qualities Of
the half breeds, or he would not have sent
raw volunteers, unaccustomed to rife shoot
ing, to dislodge frsm so strong position
such accomplished sharp shooters As the
insurgents. The latter fred with deadly
accuracy from behind shelter. Midd!eton's
repulse is almost sure to stir the Indians up
to renewed ravage. The Canadian loss was
II killed and Al wounded. Middleton's po-
sition is regarded as very prscarious.