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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Democrats Nominate Haines for Speaker

Democratic members of the General As
sembly united in signing memorial to
President Cleveland asking the appoint
ment of VIM. NJ. Springer as Secretary of
the Interior. The House adjourned
without transacting any business.
Strategical motions were made by
both sides, but no vote was secured on
permanent officers. Cronkrite withdrew as
a candidate for the Speakership, and Z. NJ.
Haines, of Lake, who last night resigned
the chair, was unanimously nominated as
Democratic candidate. 1t is now thought
by the Democrats that opposition in the
party to him will subside, and he will re-
ceive the seventy-seven votes necessary to
elect
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Vaccination in PIeuro-Pneumonia.

WILMINGTON, DEL, January 23.-State
Veterinarian Rowland is about to resort to
incubation to prevent the spread of pleuro-
pneumonia. Virus for the operation is OBJ
tained from the lungs of affected cattle
and applied in the same way as ordinary
vaccine virus. The rationale is the devel-
opment of the disease in a mild form,
which, itisIbelieved, will enderscattle i'm
pregnable to the dangerous type.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Indians Initiate Their White Brothers.

NEW YORK, January 23.-There is con-
siderable trouble among the Shinnecock
Indians on Long Island. A majority of
the tribe opposed the sale of Shinnecock
Hill to the Long Island Railroad, but the
trustees consummated the sale and pock-
eted the money. One of the trustees, a
leading man of the tribe, got the money,
and fed with it to Canada. The Indians
intend to bring suit to test the validity of
the sale, and to regain possession of the
10,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Startling Discovery.

CHICAGO, JSesadry 23.-Six Internal ma
chimes were found in the room of Otto
Funk, a medical student The discovery
was made through his arrest for the lar
ceny of books. CONSERVATION reigned at
the police headquarters when the discovery
was made, and number of startling ru-
mors were at once put afioat. Funk, when
interrogated, said he was only experiment
ing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
"A life prisoner in the ALBANY

"A life prisoner in the Albany Pen
itentiary during his leisure moments
found the Old Testament to contain
2,72S. 100 letters, 592, ,493 words, 23,214
verses. 929 chapters, and SO books. The
New Testament contains S3S, $3.50 let
ters, 1S1,253 words, 1859 verses, 260
chapters, 81 books. .-Al5any Journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
A Portable Enqine's Work.

ITHACA, N. Y, January 22.-The boiler of
portable engine, used in saving lumber at
the farm of Simon Benedict, Groton, N. Y,
exploded to-day. Engineer Edwin Phelps
and Edward Benedict were Instantly killed.
Simon Benedict had his leg blown off and
skull crushed, and cannot live.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
xLVIII. CONGRESS.
Second Session.

WASHINGTON, January 20.-SENATE.-Sev-
eral bills of minor importance were intro
duced and the Interstate commerce bill dis
cussed.
HoUsE.-A bill was introduced prohibiting
foreigners from acquiring or holding land in
the United States. The House sat as COM
mittee of the whole on the Indian appropri-
alton bill.
WASHINGTON, January 2l.-SENATE.-Day
was chiefly spent in discussing the bill to es-
tablish Court of Appeals. A bill was passed
authorizing the Illinois and Missouri Rail
way Company to construct br1dg across the
Mississippi at ST. Louis.
HousE.-Sat as a Committee of the Whole
on the Indian Appropriation bill.
WASHINGTON, January 22-SENATE.-The
resolution of Mr.. Plumb, calling on the Presi.
dent for his views as to the present status of
Oklahoma lands, was debated and agreed to.
The Senate also considered the Nicaragua
treaty in Executive session.
HoUsE-Thc Indian appropriation bill was
debated. An amendment was adopted giving
the U. s. District Court for the Western Dis
trIct of Arkansas civil jurisdiction over hve
civilized tribes in Indian Territory; also an
amendment authorizing the President to
open negotiations with the Creeks, Seminoles
and Cherokees, for the purpose of opening
to settlement, under the homestead laws, the
Oklahoma lands ceded by those Indians to
the United States Afterward the bill passed
the House.
WAsHINGroN January 25-SENATE.-A flag
was received from the Womans Silk Culture
Association spun OF silk raised i'll American
homes and reeled, spun, dyed, woven and
mounted in Philadelphia. After some de-
bate of the resolution to inquire upon what
terms the Creek, Seminole and Cherokee In
dams would surrender their interest in the
Oklahoma lands, it was referred to the Com
mittee ON Indian affairs.
HOuSE.-A flag, similar to the one present
ed to the Senate, was received from the Wo-
mems Silk Culture Association. There was
lengthy debate, on the constitutional power
of the Senate to originate appropriation bills.
Pension bills were considered ut an evening
session.
WASHINGTON, January 24.-SENATE.-Mr.
der heavy penalties the manufacture and
sale of any explosive within the United
States, for the injury or destruction Of pub,
lie or private property within the United
States or any foreign country.
HoUsE.-The agricultural appropriation
bill was passed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
SCHUYLER Colfax's Will.

SOUTH BEND, IND, January 22.-The
will of the late Schuyler Colfax was ad-
mitted to probate here yesterday. The
family residence with its contents goes to
Mrs. Colfax, together with half the residue
of the estate, and the rest goes to Schuyler
Colfax, Jr. The estate is valued at $3.50, 900
and is without incumbrance.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Death of Mrs. Stanley Matthews.

WASHINGTON, January 22.-Mrs. Stanley
Matthews died between and 4 O'Clock this
morning. The Supreme Court, when it
met at noon to-day, adjourned in respect
to her memory. The remains will be in,
tered at Cincinnati, 0.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Suicide on His Daughter's Grave.

MEADvILLE, Pa, January 22.-This
morning John T. O'Keefe, of Olean, n. Y.
shot himself through the heart while stand
ing by the grave of his daughter, who
died three years ago. 1t is thought
O'Keefe became deranged through grief at
TIE loss of his child.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29

DIR. Morehouse, Bishop of Mel
bourne, Australia, who recently sur
prised his clergy by refusing to pray for
the destruction of the rabbits in his
diocese, has now refused to authorize q
prayer for rain. "Before complain
ing" he says, ''people should do some
thing themselves toward storing up the
superfuity in the wet season against the
droIlth -
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29

The widow of Mark Hopkins in-
tends to build in Great harrington the
most expensive residence building in
the United States. The cost of the
house and ground will be S5,O0O,000.
The house will be built of bluestone
from the quarry she owns, and the work
will begin as soon as spring opens. The
work in the quarry will be carried on
day and night, electric light being used
for the night work. One thousand men
will be employed for three years.
Boston Herald.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29
Distressing Accident.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-The daughter
of Chief Justice Chase, of Maryland, was
burned to death at Annapolis. Her night
dress caught fire from an open crate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29

Steel needles, if delicately suspend
ed, if not magnetic to begin with, will
become magnetic from the action of the
earth. Chicago Herald.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29

What this great country needs ut
present is a roller skate with an air.
brake attachment.-Gdtr (7er.J
NeUs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-29

Buffalo has saloon-keeper who
does not drink, smoke nor cheW.-But.
fdlo Express. ----~---
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25
A Literary Test.


Like most other men OF remarkable
merits, Hubert Howe Bancroft, was
disposed to underestimate his powers
and, as 1t is usual among such men,
he did not dare TO criticize himself.
lie had accumulated great library
for special writing and the impulse 70
write was strong upon him. IL would
not do for him, however, to take
right hold of the history of what is
really the least half Of the North
American continent without some as
surance of ability from the critics,
those judges who measure would-be
with rule and square. lie
would make a test of himself. lie
gave the world (not without appre-
hension) the Native Races" TO Judge
him by. The result gratifled the au-
thor, now Mt ease in the most gigantic
historical enterprise ever undertaken,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

There is hardly family in which
accidents of some kind are not of fire.
qucnt occurrence, and TO give immc-
quent pain, every household should
have Ponds Extract at hand. Its
wonderful healing power for all kinds
of cuts, bruises, swcllings, sprains,
soreness, pains. aches, &C., has been
satisfactorily attcstcd by numerous,
testimonials during the last forty
years. IL will be found invaluable
especially when medical aid cannot he
quickly obtained. Go to your drug
gist and ask for Ponds Extract, TAKE
no substitute, but have the genuine
article. -rr
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

If the war between England and
Russia is fought out on the Afghan
line, ii will cover the ground made
historic by the wars and triumphs of
Darius, Alexander the Great, Tanner
laine and Ghengis Kahn. Almost any
sort of a soldier would fight like a
hero on ground which these
great warriors of antiquity made IA
nous by their hcroism. The country
is accustomed to military operations
upon the largest sclle. aud wei
adapted to IL, too. lit does open in
real earnest we predict that many OF
our old confederate as well as federal
officers will seek service with one side
or the other. No really great soldier
is ever thoroughly weancd from hi,
interest in war. Every time he hears
n bugle blast his blood surgcs through
his veins and If his feelings are touch
ed In the least by either preference oil
prejudice, he eagerly takes sides. IN
this fight the sympathy of the Amer.
lean soldier would go out to England
rather than Russia.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25


and placed him at once In the front
rank among the original Investigators
of the world. William Cullen Bryant
said: al am amazed at the extent and
minuteness of his researches" Long
fellow: Ellis courage aud perse-
vcrance amaze mc.n Whittier: ale
gives us one of the noblcst literary
works OF the day" The authors dis
tinguishcd namcsake, George Ban
croft, said: "rhc work is of incsiima Die
benefit. II brings within reach the in
formation scattered in thousands of
volumes" and he added: "ln the uni
versatility of his researches, Mr.. HUI
bert Howe Bancroft occupies field
of deepest interest to the world and
is without a rival' Sir II. H. Raw
linson Injured TO similar work, dc.
clared it IA work of enormous re-
seal ch." DIR. Draper: at will bc con
suited and read centuries after you
and are gone" Herbert Spencer: II
find Mr.. Bancroft's collection of fact
very valuable" James Russell Lowell
says he feels hungry for the volumes
to come" ..ta .ia -n..
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25
VI t. DuD. IOl
Waco, Texas. March 10, 1885.


The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Flee
trio Bitters. Inactivity OF liver, bill
lousness, jaundice, constipation, weak
kidneys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an appc-
tier, tonic, or mild stimulant, win al
ways lind Electric Bitters the best
and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly. Every bottle
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
or money refunded Sold at fifty
cents a bottle by Castles Il Morrison.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Nowhere in the city can be found
such variety of rcady-made goods,
in the way of wrappers, ladies' misses
aud children's gingham and calico
dresses, linen lawn dresses, under
wear, etc, besides which they have
just opened beautiful line Of chill
dren's lace dresses, ladies' and misses
embroidered dresses, and line of ar
tistically fashioned black silk dresses
that has no equal for style and beauty
in the state. These goods are only to
be seen at Levine Bros Ladies' Ready
made Department.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Times are tight tits true, but the
craving for the beautiful is just as
strong as ever. Recognizing these
fore the public in the role Of u philan-
thropist, and II practical philanthro-
pisl at that. lie has gone over his
largo stock OF bric-a-brac and object
of vertu, applying the pruning knife
to prices with free hand, and visit
to his emporium on Austin street
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

In its report OF Maj. Elliotts speech
at the exposition on Texas day, his
paper the Dallas Herald said the
speech was ikea Persian poem Is an
eastern epic" This the irreyerent
cuss who runs the Times thinks is
piling 1t on too internally thick.
Would be, for any other institution,
but no matter what the extravaganza
of its force or the members thereof
the Herald gives their names to the
breeze on such an occasion in most
blissful ignorance that the whole
earth is laughing at it, and them,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25
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ARemnrknbIc Isscnpc.

Mrs. Mary a. DALEY, of Tunkham-
mock, Pa, was afflicted for six years
with asthma and bronchitis, during
which time the best physicians could
give no relief Her life was despair
ed of, until in last October she pro-
cured bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covcry when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for 0
short time she was completely cured,
gaining in flesh 80 pounds in few
months. Free tr'"i bottles of this cor
tain cure of all thr,h and lung dis
eases nj Castles Il Morrison's drug
store. Large bottles 81.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Ono whistle nieana SHOWN brakes. -
Two whistles, "oir brakes" Three
whistles, "back up Continued whis-
ties, changer" short, rapid whistles,
"cow on track" There are signals in
physical affairs which every wise man
knows. When the digestion begins
to he unsatisfactory, when the circu-
latiou is slow and tho pulse weak and
the step not ~ elastic rs it was then
il Is down brakes" Shut oil steam
and halt for repairs. Get Browns
Iron Blttcr-. the worlds great iron
medicine.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Propositions to donate a suitable
site of not less than 200 acres of land
100 of which shall be tillable, in some
healthy, thriving community OF
schools and churches, for permanent
widows and orphans home in Texas
may be submitted to Jno. Il. Walton
grand master, at Waco, Texas. On
or about LIST July, next, the sub-com
mittee will personally examine al
offers and determine the site of said
home.
NJ. d. HERRING,
Chr. Sub. Com.
Waco, Texas. March 10, 1885.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rhcum, fever
sores, tettcr, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price
rs cents per box. For sale by Castles
IL Morrison.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

On, Lord! There seems to be a
prospect of continuing the New Or
leans exposition another year, aud
this includes both Director-Gcneral
Burke and Chief Commissioner Eli
Oft. Win our Affections never pass
away2
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

BILL STERREiT really is mistaken.
We still dote upon Barney, and we
haven't changed our opinion of
his craftsmanship In one particle. We
have always considered Barney's level
TO be the limit Of the corporation
line, and no one was ever more sur
priced than were we that Barney was
statesman equal to the task Of govern
ing the senate Of Texas. II was in
decd clap OF thunder from a clear
sky, and we haven't got the thing
clear in our wool as yet.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25
Tie Ordeal.

|
treat deal of rain has already fallen,
md the indications are that much
more Is TO follow. This insurcs n
Tense and heavy vegetation for our
latitude this summer. Enough vcge-
tation will decay in the next three
to materially affect the atmos-
phere and render the diseased condi-
lion possible to a large extent. The |
blood will be INITIATED and state of
things set up which will render the
ordinary diseases Of the country
troublesome enough. Added to this
we have the cholera existing at sew
eral points in Europe and the east,
The threatened war there will tend TO
make the people of that country care
less as to the spread of the disease,
and our intentness in gathering the
news from the scene of operations,
and in proiiting by the trade advan-
tages presented by the chances of
colossal war, win operate to induce
carelessness as to the introduction Of
the disease here. Thus II seems al
most inevitable that the dread Asiatic
scourge will effect foothold ON our
shores. Should il do so, the question
is shall we take sufficient and reason
able measures TO exclude it from
Waco, not only by rigid quarantine
against infected places, but by setting
up such conditions, and by maintain
ing them, rs will tend not only to ex-
cludc disease altogether, but which
should it visit us despite all precau
tions, will enable our physicians 81
contend with il, with some hope oil
success. Here, locally, commencing
with the unfavorable general atmos
pheric condition to which we have
alluded we will have the foul air gen
Grated wherever there are any con
siderable number of human being
congregated. This added to the al
thy condition of our stroats, the nae o
well or hydrant water, and summer
! vegetables and we win have a state o
things equal to MI East Indian tow
upon which the fell disease may RIO
and gather its rich crop of death ant
revel In the groans OF the sufferer
until the last flend of pestilence !
completely stated with human miser,
n Now, there are precautions whicl
I . a 4
n may be taken, means which may D
used by which this awful visitatlo
may be robbed of very many OF II
very worst and most dangerous lea
nres. Plenty OF good pure air, pient
of good pure water, lcistern) ana
o rigid exclusion Of unripe or over-ril
10 fruit and vegetables, together with
simple and natural course OF ire WI
take any individual or any commuh
lie ty through scourge OF this Kin
'e well-nigh scathless. We can on
~ have the pure AR by thorough
cleaning up the city. permitting l
" garbage, slops or other refuse matte
"a especially fecal matter,to be deposii'
Il. on the streets or to remain when on
so deposited. The water may be ia
by each family or house-owher ~
III ting up u wooden cistern Tor la'
r. Of means or time 70 construct uhue
ir ground cisterns' This rule could
enforced by the council 10 suiiicie'
"a extent 10 place wlthm reach OF AL
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

j. llabor announces his new and
fresh arrivals of mems youths and
boys clothing from the best manufac-
tory of the United States. New goods,
new styles, n perfect 1T, and at prices
that cannot be matched. Come and
get one of them and you will be
nlQaaoI
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Carpets, carpets and mattings at u.
lIabor's. am determined to close
out my entire stock of carpets, mat
tings and window shades. regardless
of cost. mean what | say and no
idle talk. They must 90 at some
price. Come and be convinced.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

THOSE who have Jumped TO the con-
clusion that Gladstone can be jumped
upon with impunity win have to
make another jump ere long. They
are off wrong, just as sure as they're
horn Dad. a do.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Our popular snoc department is
coming to the front again very fast,
every pair OF shoes we sell, sells an
other pair for us. Our goods and
prices advertise themselves.
Snuuer Rrns
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

IT is the common remark of strain
gers visiting Waco, that there are
more beautiful and rare flowers Gull
tiyated here than are to be seen in
any other city of its class in this
atafa r.s f..tHH ..aIH. sod. ....
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Just received 100 Gen. Grant, best
double scarlet, 100 Naomi, best
double pink, 100 Caudidrcsima best
double white, and a large stock OF
other geraniums; also, roses, hibiscus,
colens, dahlias, verbenas,-. alysum
mignonette, etc. Seeds of morning
glory, cypress and balsam vine.
Il. w. XESEY
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

The Ice Cream ParIor OF waco.
Pat FarrelPs Ice Cream Parlor on
Austin between Fifth and Sixth
street. is Eow open for the summer.
Delicious cream at all honrs, free de-
livery TO any part of the city.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

THE colored troops may have a
chance to again fight nobly on the
Isthmus.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

ILLINOIS is still running on one
senatorial wheel. There seems to be
no present prospect of unlocking the
deadlock. 4f r r.a pa
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

WE will see the cotton wagons on
the streets of Waco this fail, just as in
the good old days of yore.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Nothing like it. win clean more
clothes and jcwelry than anything
else. Price only % cents. w. l.
fuckers drug store IL the place,
South Third street.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Now we will soon see what we shall
see in regard to the gauge of the Mar
row Gauge. The new deal will stir
things up a good deal, no doubt.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

On draught at Williamson & Cos.
Birch beer, ginger ale, Deep Rock
water, YichY water.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Ladies should look through our
parasol department. Nice styles and
good quality for little money IS what
we can show you. SANGER Bios.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Why do you let that farm machin-
cry and wagons ruin from the rain
and hot sunshine2 When paints to
preserve same can be had at cost, at
w. l.. fuckers drug store.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

100 dozen 10 gauge fine socks offer
ed this bargain week for 20 cents per
pair at Levine Bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Boaohing parasols in all colors and
glaco effects with the new club han
dies, all at very low prices at Sanger
bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Our Weekly EXAMINER is the larg-
est and most carefully gotten up pa
per in the state. Subscribe for ii.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

In addition to my large stock of
farm implements have added n well
assorted stock of hardware consisting
of shelf goods, cutlery, nails, trace
chains, names, collars, garden and
farm hoes, hay forks, spades, shovels,
wagon and buggy wood work, iron,
steel, etc. thank you for Jour kind
patronage in the past and desire n
continuance of the same as am now
prepared to sell my friends greater
variety of goods, and rs low rs they
can be- bought. W. NJ. KErLErr
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-25

Mr.. COLEMAN seems in earnest
about stamping out pleuro-pneu-
monia. Success to him. u. st