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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
THE BEST BREED.
A Question Which Every Intelligent
Farmer Must Answer Personally.

A Question Which Every Intelligent
Farmer Must Answer Personally.
The question: Which is the best
breedp is a question always likely to
suggest itself to the man who proposes
to turn over a new leaf and hereafter
breed only p%ure-blood stock, and the
nswer to his question will usually
vary just in proportion to the number
of breeders of the various breeds he
may happen to address. The truth is,
it would be nearer the truth, as
well as much easier, to answer that
they were all best, as to tell him this or
that breed is the best. The rational
way for a man to put this question
would be: (which is the best breed
for meg Putting the question this
way e that he himself must partly
answer the question. But this is just
what he must do in reference, for in
stance, to every principle in agriculture
which depends for its value on the wis
dom with which it is applied by each
farmer according to his surroundings,
involving means, soil, climate, market,
means of transit, etc. So in the matter
of breed, each must look to what
will best suit him and his customers,
and bring him the best and surest re-
turn for the keep he has at command.
Too much stress must not be laid on
the past history of any breed. While
the records of the past may be interest
ing and, to a certain extent, instructive,
they are, nevertheless, of little weight
under the changed conditions of to-day,
unless, indeed, the actual representa-
tives of the breed under consideration
can trace close descent from distin-
guished animals of former generations,
thus affording probable evidence of an
inheritance of their merits. A knowl-
edge of what has been done by fair rep
~resentatives of the various breeds, to-
gether with evidence of the condition
as to keep, furnished by accurate
records as to kind and quantity of food
consumed. is what is wanted by the
man who seeks to decide which is the
best breed for him. AS to what his cir.
cumstances demand, as we have already
shown, he must be the Judge of that
himself. If he is unable to properly
appreciate his own conditions and sur.
roundings. and intelligently estimate
his needs, he lacks the first essential
qualification of a good farmer.-Na
ttos,al Lite Stock journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
A Strange Case of Hypnotism.

A strange occurrence isreportedf from
Birkdale, near Southport, England. A
retired sea Captain named Clarke, living
in Upper Aughton Road, was seized
by a fit and apparently expired. Adoc-
tor was called, and he examined the
man and pronounced life to be extinct.
He could not give a certificate, but re-
ferred the friends to the police. Two
officers were called in and full particu-
lars taken for the information of the
coroner, when something caused a
doubt in the mind of one of the cousta-
bles, and he tried to restore animation.
For some time it was Intellectual, but
ultimately the man was brought round,
and now is very little worse for his ex-
perience, though he narrowly escaped
death for want of attention.-N. 2.
Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
Origin of the Term idiot"

The Greek word Idiotes signiied a
private person as distinguished from
those holding Office OF sharing in the
management of public business, and
the English word idiot originally had
the same meaning. Bishop Taylor
says: Humility is a duty in great
ones as well as Meots." Its next mean
ing was that of a rude, ignorant boor
or rustic. 1t now signifies one born
without understanding or mind, a
natural fool. Idiocy should not be con-
founded with lunacy or insanity, both
Which Which terms ef nsr. are applied M9d ! mi to the .re con- d;a-
eased,-S. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
Overwhelmingly Defeated.
Dakota is the SO,

Dakota is the sole remaining
quarter section of paradise in
this Western world. 1t is no uncom-
mon thing for a whole Dakota
family to sit on n end of a potato
while the other is roasting in the fire.
We hatch our own wild geese, of such
dimensions that Eastern and Southern
tenderfeet are liable to mistake them for
winged hippopotami, on lakes of never
freezing rosewater and cologne. We
wall up for wells the holes from which
we pull, with steam derricks and 1,800
horsepower engines, radishes and
beets, and make cow-sheds and circus
tents of our turnip rinds. We put rock
ers under our empty p%ea-pods and use
them for cradles Colonel "Pat." Do
nan,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

1t is said that a company has been
formed, in New York City, for securing
pure milk by a new process. Fresh,
pure milk, made in localities where feed
is cheap is canned, bottled and corked
when first drawn from the COW, and i'm
mediately heated in water or steam,
both being under the pressure of the at
mosphere. 1t is then cooled, after
dergoing any change. Heating destroys
all germs, and bottling prevents all con.
nection with the outside air. Should
the new method prove equal to the ex-
pectations of the projectors it will work
q revolution in the milk busin ess of the
country.-M. 7. Tribune.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

The ice mighty Euphrates seems
likely to disappear altogether, accord
years past the river banks below Baby
Ion have been giving way so that the
stream spread out into a marsh, until
steamers could not pass, and only a mar
row channel remained for the native
boats. Now this passage is becoming
obliterated, and unless matters improve
the towns on the banks will be ruined,
and the famous river itself will be swal-
lowed up by the desert.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

The Florida Medical and Surgical
Journal says that this year consump-
s tSs th ass Sf populated sS'e eEsiss: 'P Many IRON On
them are going to the high pine lands
in the central and western parts of the
State, these being peculiarly adapted tc
this class of invalids on account of their
dry atmosphere and equable tempera.
ture. But Eel there patients must live
circumspectively and temperately.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

On a train from Naples to Bene-
vento, reaching the latter city at one
o'clock in the morning, a few days ago,
it was found that thieves had penetrated
into the baggage wagon, and, after
numbering the guard, had stolen parcels
of gold of the value Of II, 900 francs, and
escaped. The body of the guard was
found in the van.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

issue several illustrated pamphlets and
sectional land maps for free distribution
which contain valuable information con-
corning the rich agricultural and grazing
sGTntsy tra nsIesa h ~ tine Line 4dsbd th Wssbl
ington and Oregon. The publications con-
tain q synopsis Of the United States land
laws by which Government lands can be
secured free under the homestead pre-emp-
ton an6 timber culture acts and the terms
of salsS frailroad lands, the rates of fare
and freight rates On emigrant movables
and household goods and much other infor-
nation. They are mailed free to any adj
dress by addressing Chas. B; Lamborn,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

would be q truthful name to give to DR..
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery" the
most eficacious medicine yet discovered fol-
arresting the early development of pulmo.
nary disease. But consumption cure''
would not sufficiently indicate the scope of
many diseases which spring from a de-
rangement of the liver and blood the 'Dis-
covery'' is a safe and sure specific. OF all
druggists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
A d;stino,,isbed sanskrit sob,

A distinguished Sanskrit scholar,
Professor Gorbe, of Konigsberg, has
gone on a pilgrimage to Puma and Ben
ares. He will stay about a year in India,
and study in particular the Indian phil
osophical system. The Prussian Gov
eminent has sent him and given him a
liberal allowance.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

In New Zealand, recently, an Eng
lish woman committed suicide by throw
ing herself into a hot spring. When
the body was discovered it was found
that the flesh had been boiled away from
the bones.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
1t was mentioned a few days ago
that the umbrella of a passenger affected

UIdJ uHe uIIDIeIId UI dPdsseHSeT dHeCteU
the compass of a steamer when crossing
the Irish Channel. Since then Sir
William Thompson has examined the
umbrella and found it powerfully
magnetized. He says, in reporting upon
the incident, that in these days, when
electric lighting is becoming so
common, and when any me-, without
knowing it, may get the steel ribs of his
umbrella magnetized by going near to
dynamo machines, it is of great i'm
portance that steps should be taken to
prevent passengers on vessels with
umbrellas going near the compass in
use.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

The most famous artist in Belgium,
who is without hands, paints with his
feet. He possesses great power and
nicely of touch with his toes.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

Tennessee has a mule seven feet
high that weighs 1900 pounds.-St.
Louis Post.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

"OH, where shall rest be found2n asks the
poet. In the dictionary; look among the
R's.-Pihsburgh Chronicle.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

IT is the man who can't raise the wind
who does the most blowing.-Cincinnati
Merchant Traveller.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

White quail are among the curiosi.
ties Of the animal kingdom to he found
at Pinal, Arizona Territory
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
Rupture. Breach or Hernia

permanently cured or no pay. The worst
cases guaranteed Pamphlet and references,
two three-cent stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street, But
falo, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

nal sis a remedy for dyspepsia Wouldn't
hotel milk do just as wella-Phladelphia
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
TIE Northern Pacific Railros

NEVER stop at the church door to ask
about the music. In choir within !-LoWeu
Citizen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
Lawyers.

nave ooeu dIulCtSo
with catarrh for q
years. 1t became chron-
&c, and to my
throat, causing hoarse'
ness and great difficulty
in speaking. / also, II
q great extent, lost tht
sense of hearing and o.
taste. By the use o
Ely's Cream Balm al
dropping Of mucou
has ceased and m.
voice and hearing hav'
greatly improved
JAS. W. DAVIDSON, At
torney at Law Mon
mouth. III.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

How OFTEN is the light of the household
clouded by signs of melancholy or irrita-
bility on the part of the ladies'. Yet they
are not to be blamed, for they are the result
of ailments peculiar to that sex, which men
moved and joy restored by the use of DR..
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" which,
as a tonic and nervine for debilitated WON
en-, is certain, safe and pleasant. 1t is be-
yond all compare the greathealerof women.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggistss sell it. Csc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03
From the National Capital.

The Washington Post says: We admire
the stand taken by numerous eminent ply
sicians in changing the mode of treatment
of coughs and colds, m publicly endors-
ing Red Star Cough Cure because it is eff
c~acious, free from dangerous ingredients
and without morphia or opium. This e1-
cellent remedy costs but twenty-five cents.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

A cENT's-ABLE boy-one who his
pennies.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

A BABY does not dissemble. He always
boilers when he feels holler.-Goodalrs Sun.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

PIKE'sToorHACHE DROPS cure in minute, 25c
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. $50.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

UNLESS his crop fails the cotton planter
can always give bale.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

"WHAT l Told My Wife, is the title of a
new book. 1t is almost needless to say that
it is iction.-Puck.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-03

thoroughly tired, and had worn off the heel
of one of her shoes, which disabled her for
walking, she showed no symptoms of de-
spair. =.
eff we can't find any better place, dear,''
she said, 1--WE can go overnamong the trees,
and make some sort of a place there to pass
the night in"
sYou'll get cold, Hetta, and be sick,''
John declared, discouraged. II ought to
have known better than to bring you to
this misery
eIt's no more misery for me than it is for
| you," she said, jumping up from where she
| had been resting. "Come, let's go on"
Turning down a narrow road near at
hand, they soon approached a small red
farmhouse, and John determined to ask for
a nights lodging. The lamps were lighted,
the curtains were up, and the family could
be seen around the table at supper. 1t was
a desperate moment for John when the
man decregid German
making their wants known without any
prompting by Hetta.
"No; my man never lets me take in
strange peoples like you," the woman
answered, half closing the door and draw
ing back.
"We haven't any money, nor any home.
Can't we stay in your barn tonight with
the c~attle!"
"My man will have you arrested if he
catch you in the barn." she said, promptly.
John turned away, and drew Hetta with
him. The tears were in her eyes for the
first time; but she wiped them away hastily.
"Stop u little! - the woman called after
them, opening the door wide. There's an
old house over there in the field nit the
tumble-down chimney where peoples who
tramps round sleeps sometimes. Nobodies
lives there and nobodies cares, my mar
says, who sleeps there"
Thank you,'' said John, "thank you"
After crossing a plowed field, and climb
ing over a couple of fences, the house, OF
what proved to be the f~ragmentary ell of 6
house, was soon found; and John and Hettf
boldly took possession of it. John gathered
a heap of twigs, started a fire on the old
fashioned hearth of one of the two rooms
and they sat down to eat what remained O.
their crackers and cheese. There wal
nothing whatever in either room except 1
herring box; and the place was desolate ant
cherries enough. Seated, however, in tn
glow OF the hearth, which lighted the SUI
rounding gloom, the couple congratulated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller Happenings OF nay In
and About the City,


The employees Of Charles Baum will give
their annual ball at Masonic Temple Tonight
William Virgins, colored, got six months In
Jail Yesterday In the police court. for cutting
Eliza Ford.
Charles A. Edelin, was yesterday fined so by
Judge Smell for hitting Andrew j. Ferguson
over the head with beer splgot.
louis Lewis, coiorcd. received ninety days
in Jail yesterday from Judge Smell for stealing
n watch belonging to Mr.. IoTiug Chapel, OF
COL II street northeast
Attorney Thomas, in view Of Judge MacAr.
thurs decision in regard to poker clubs, has
entered q nOllc pros. In the cases against mem
bers Of the Capital Club.
Louis Walton has qualified rs executor Of
the estate OF Theodore illlug, late of Havana,
Cuba, and filed bond, with New York sccuri.
ties, In the sum OF $4,000.
J. +. Herman calls attention to the condition
Of the pavement nj the northwest corner Of
Four-and.n-hn and ID streets southwest, and
requests repair Of the same.
There has been fled In the record office n
certificate Of the election Of A. W. Ptzor, J. V.
a. Shields, and John stewart rs trustees of the
Central Presbyterian Church.
Mr. \. s. Solomons, president of the night
lodging house, requests that nn appropriation
fs3,0O0 be made to pay balance due on the
premises used By the night lodging house.
Frank Esmond aud james McGuirl. two pri.
and dlsposing Of the watch Of Mai. Burbank,
were acquitted in the criminal court yester.
day.
Capt Henry T. Burgess of the Washington
Cadet Corps, was yesterday charged in the
police court with running n spinning jenny
Mt the cadets fair. The defendant waived an
examination, and the case was held for the
prnu1 iury,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11
Facts and EanCiGS

A great many people firmly be-
lieve that q good location is an
absolute requisite to success in
business; and have q super
stitious dread of starting where
others have failed, either through
misfortune or Incompetence.
These fancies are the veriest nom
sense. From our standpoint the
only benefit to be derived from
good location is that it may be
within easy reach of the gen-
eral public. Business wherever
started if properly conducted Is
bound to succeed. Such a bu5i-
ness MAKES the location; the
location alone never yet made
the business. When we were
about to open at the northwest
corner of 18th and D streets q
number of otherwise sensible
men advised us not to touch the
place-it was an unluoky corner,
&C., &C., &c. The advice was
kindly meant, and received in the
spirit in which it was offered, but
we quoted their fears on our ao-
count by informing them we
knew the causes of the failure of
those who had gone before us.
THE PLACE HAD NOTHING TO
DO WITH 1T. We filled the first
and second floors of the building
with the best selected stock Of
Clothing for Men and Boys ever
exhibited in the District of Co.
lumbia. We marked our Goods
as low as it was possible to sell
them and live, and the result is
we are to-day doing the largest
business that was ever done at
the northwest corner of 9TH and
d SITS. We have had to replenish
our stock again and again, and
to-day we opened fifteen cases of
Mems and Boys Clothing to re-
place what we have sold within
the last ten days alone. Luck is
the towards shield; energy and
attention to the wants of patrons
are the beacon lights for which
every business man who would
be successful must steer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

Hypocrisy Is the compliment vice pays to
virtue. Imitation Is the compliment failure
pays n success. The name not the character,
ut lcnsOn's CHpClne FlHStors Is initiated by un.
sCrlulOUs TNftlcs, who make and try u sell
plasiors yarlnUSly called "Capslcin" "Caps-
cum" "CNr,ic!nc," "CHpucin' paster', With
ningly and loldly Is this done that careless
people are doubtless sometimes begulled into
buying such articles in place of the genuine
Happily the number who follow this vocation
decreases every year through the refusal of
reputable dealers TO handle the imitation
goods, meanwhile he cautious. In tho middle
Of The genuine Is cut or pOroused the word
"CGpcinc,, and on the face cloth is the Three
Seals trademark, Ask for Bensons--then OK
amino. one Bcmsou's Is worth dozen Of any
other kind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Phillip j. Winisalt, of this city, and
Annie C. Lee, of st, DInry'S county, Md; John
Bowen and Susie Fcyton; Thos Jenkins of this
city, and Della Johnson, of Montgomery county,
Md; Theodore Middleton and Amanda Pyles,
and Nellie Conion Richard IIunton, OF Kings.
ton n. G., and l.aylnin Champion, of this city;
Geo. l.. loyner and Anna Woodlcy; VIM. Mahd :
gan aud Marian T. King; VIM Carroll and
Mary Sweeny; Jos. Winston and Cora Rhodes;
Wm. T. HiEgS and Mary J. Kethloy; &. a.
EnrnSMOIth md lmlin L. Clnrke.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

Josephine Johnson, > Union alley, reports
Sprorr, l2i Bates street, reports stolen from her
house Monday n pOckethOok containing 80. 25.
j. T. Mccoy, 1905 y street reports stolen from
in front of his house bicycle, value 500
Thomas Paltcn reports stolen on the 9th Il
reports stolen lady's coat. value SO Caleb
Adams reports that On oct. rs e. bill was
snatChCd from his hand,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11
The Telephone Hearing Postponed.

The hearing in the telephone case before
Secretary Lamar, nj the Interior Department
yesterday, was postponed until to-day as the
secretary was compelled to attend the Cabinet
meeting, aud counsel preferred having him
hear their evidence ana arguments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11
Building improvements.

Yesterday was the biggest day on record at
the building inspectors Office. There were
thirtysiN permitsissued for improvements, to
cost SOL ,OGO. MS follows: j. W. johnson, to
build one two.sory brick on Ninth street OK
tended, to cost $500; G.. V. Trott, to build four
thrce.Story buildings on street. near Tenth,
10 cost $1,000; L. f. Anderson, to build one
two.stOry and cellar brick on Sixteenth street,
near NJ, to cost 81, 800: john Il. Mclean, to
build nine two-story and basement bricks on y
street, between Third and Fourand-a.half
streets southwest to cost $1,000; David A.
Windsor, 10 build seventeen two-story bricks
on Third street, between G aud d streets north.
cast TO cost $1,000: George W. Pearson, to
build one thrco.story and cellar brick OH Massa-
chusctts avenue, near Thirteenth street. to cost
5000; \. o. Williams, to build one three
story and cellar brick on Massachusetts,
avenue. near Thirteenth street, to cost $1,000:
w. L. Edmonston, to build one threestory and
cellar on Massachusetts avenue, near Twelfth
street. TO cost 900; James Ferry. TO improve
i35 and 49, New Jersey avenue, to cost 5000:
Robert Proctor, to improve house on Thirteenth
street, near boundary, to cost $500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

The reason why. cannot tell
II has Oflen been wondered at, the bad odor
this oft.quotCd doctor was in Twas probably
because he being one Of the old.school doc.
which nothing but an ostrich could bolt with
cut nausea. Hence the dislike, DR.. Il. V.
ricfCes pleasant Purgative Pellets" arc sugar
coated and no larger than bird shot, and are
quick to do their work. For oil arrangements
Of the liver, bowels, and stomach they are
cpppfnp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

In tho criminal court yesterday in the case
Of Antonio Nardcllo, indicted for the murder of
his fcllow.countryman, Carmini Rotunno, Col
COrRhill, the counsel for the defendant, pre-
scnted petition in which It was stated that
Nardclo is an Italian, unable TO speak or TN.
dcrstand the English language; that the serv-
ices Of an Interpreter were necessary in prepar-
ing the defense; that the accused was without
the court authorize the employment ofsomc
person to perform this service.
Justice Macarthur said that the court was
without a fund from which to pay for such
service. but lie would refer the application to
the Attorney General, who, II was understood
had a fund from which the payment could be
made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

Indictments were found yesterday by the
grand jury against the following persons
Charles Burlll, alias Murphy. and Louis Way.
man; larceny from the person. Lewis Ashton
and James Lucas; Rssauting officer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-11-11

Patcntshay been issued to the following
Washingtonians Thomas a, aud a, 4. Con
nally main for conveying gas under pressure
Henry G. Jewell, ruler Herbert :. owen veloci-
pCdc \. l.. Barber, Gssignor TO Barber As.
phnlt Paving Company, asphaltic cement for
layinErOOhiig tSC,