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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Plenty of Them.
cincinnati Sun.

The text ofthc report of the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections
reduced to very matter of fact Ian
guage should read something like
the following: "This thing has
been going on, more or less, for g
good while. 1t is a dangerous sub
ject for the Senate to tackle. Sen.
ator Payne had a bigger corporation
behind him than most of us and
they struck him higher on that &C.
count. There was also a very deter.
mined, vindictive and INSCRIPTIONS
opposition to the return of Mr.
Pendleton which spent large sums
to down him. But bad as all this
is the Republican party is in nc
condition to throw stones. We
therefore, recommend that no in.
vestigation be instituted, for the
reason that it would be very hare
to conduct an investigation in 6
manner to satisfy the public with.
out finding out something"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The Chicago Tribune doesn't
often have a good word for any
Democrat, but it is constrained tc
praise President Cleveland for his
pension yetoes. 1t says:
Most Of the claims are made by
undeserving persons, and as a rule
they are cooked up by claim agents.
who, when the bills pass, appro,
pirate to their own use the larger
share of the booty. Many of the
claimants wouldnever have thought
of presenting their claims but fol
the suggestions of these sharks.
and, knowing that they have nc
right to expect governmental con-
sideration, they go into the specu-
lation as they would buy a lottery
ticket. 1t is just this sort oflegis-
lation that the presidents Capable
ty for details serves q good pur-
pose.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

Five Senators can never become
Presidents, as they are foreign born,
Beck having been born in Scotland ;
Jones, of Nevada, in England Fair,
Sewell, and Jones, of Florida, in Ire
land. New York has given birth to
more of the present Senators than
any other State, the number being
eight kentucky, Ohio and Virginia
a boast of six each, Virginia and
West Virginia being considered in
this estimate as one !; Massachusetts
and Pennsylvania five each, with the
remainder scattering. Fourteen have
been born in New England. Only
four States west of the Mississippi
Indiana, Missouri, Iowa and Min
nesota-have given birth to Sena-
tors. Not q Senator has been born
in the western half of the United
States.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The New York World says: ga
special from Columbus, o., says
thattwo Democratic members ofthe
Legislature which elected Mr.. Payne
to the Senate have been in that city
recently offering to furnish the
proof that they were bribed to vote
for Payne provided the Republican
committee will pay them $4,000.
If Ohio contains two such scoun-
drels the warden of the penitentiary
might as well prepare rooms for
them. 1t is only a question of brief
time when they will be committed
to his charge"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

General Master Workman Pow
derby is represented in a recent in
terview in Philadelphia as saying
hat ''there will be no more boy
colts" The necessity for the use OF
that method has passed, and "the
very ends" he said, "that would be
reached through the medium of the
boycott can be attainedbythe stand
ing of two men face to face and
talking amatter out and explaining
their differences without making
fools of themselves"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Democratic State Convention

~
Following is the official call for
the Democratic State Convention:
COLUMBUS, o., June 10, '86.-The
Democratic state convention will
be held in Toledo on the 18th and
18th of August, 1886. The dele
gates of each congressional dis
trict will convene at s o'clock p. M.
on the 18th ferthe purpose ofelect-
ing one vicc-prcsident from each
district and one memberfor each OF
the various committees.
The convention will be called to
order at 10 a. m. on the 18th to
nominate a candidate for Secretary
of State, Judge of the Supreme
Court, Clerk of the Supreme court.
Commissioner ofCommon Schools
and Member of the Board of Pub
lie Works. The basis of represen'
tation in this convention is one
delegate to every five hundred and
one for every fraction of two hun.
bred and fifty votes cast for Gov
ernor Hoadly in October, 1885. x
G. A. LAYTON,
Vice Chairman Democratic State
Committee.
J. G. TOBIAS, Secretary.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

1t is known that John A. Logan
slipped into the Senate in a mighty
cute" way.-Greenuile Courier.
Yes, andseveral other Republican
Senators, but it seems to have tax
en- a long time for you fellows to
find it out That is the difference
between Democratic and Republi-
car newspapers. While several seats
held by Republicans in the U. S
Senate have been obtained by cor
rupt means, there is but one by q
Democrat. You ought to blush to
allude to the business in the manner
you do at this late day.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

So long as there was a large sur
plus on which to draw from these
immense expenditures, it was, per-
haps, well that no special provision
should be made for each approprl-
ton, now that the surplus is entire
ly insufficient, and that the pen
sion bills come pouring into Con-
gress in a ~ceaseless stream, it is as
well that the members should unite
with the appropriations the means
of paying them. This course will
also have the effect of stoppingim-
proper mcasure which are now
rushed through on the theory that
there is plenty of money to pay
for them and no questions asked
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08


Life is a very uncertain thing,
and because a man seems old and
feeble It'll snot safe TO assumed that he
is near his end, orthat he will out
live many younger and more Wig
orous men. The Detroit Free Press
very forcibly summarizes the I'M
certainties of life by saying: "John
Kelly thought Tildcn too old and
frail to run a second time Us Presi-
dent. John Kelly is dead. The stall
wart Chandler wrested the Presi-
dency from Tilden. Chandler is
dead. Grant, it is said, would have
arrested and imprisoned Tilden if
he had attempted to claim the Office
he had been elected to. Grant is
dead. Garfield helped to steal the
vote of Louisiana from Tilden.
Garfield was shot by one of his
party. Hancock was chosen as a
more likely man to live through
the Presidency than Tilden. Han
cock is dead. Hendricks seemed to
have a long life ahead of him as
compared with the man at the head
of the ticket. Hendricks is dead.
Seymour, Mcclellan, all the old
candidates are. dead. Meanwhile
Tilden thinks there is nothing SO
invigorating as working away be
fore the mast of his yacht"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The land grants made by Con
gress to railroads between the years
1860 and 1875, under Republican
administration, amounted to 49,
100000 acres, or about seven States
the size of Ohio. The price realiz-
ed by the railroad companies would
make this enormous steal amount
to about $773,245,s93. Such is Re
publican rule.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The wheat crop on the Pacific
coast promises to be the largest
EVER harvested. Last year Califor-
MIA raised 100000 bushels, Ore
gon, IA, 100000 bushels and Wash
ington 100000 bushels. Califor-
mia alone is now estimated at 3d.
100000.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The following are q few of the
choice references made by the Com
mercial-G Gazette, upon Senators Lo-
gan, Evarts and Teller:
Senators Logan, Evarts and Tel
Ter slapped the entire Republican
party and all decent Democrats OF
Ohio in the face. They will get il
in the jugular vein."
GAS to Teller-well, he's not
worth talking about"
"The Standard Oil Company
does not confine its influence to The
Democratic party"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

In making nominations in Ohio,
let the Democratic party steer clear
of .'boodlcrs." Put forward men
who have clean records and success
is certain.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland,
sister of the President, will make
Chicago her future home, where she
will enter upon the duties of edi-
tress of the Literary Life, a literary
journal.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

1t appears that the forging ofthe
election returns in Columbus, the
20S-50S matter, was the work of a
convict in the penitehtiary, who is
serving out a term for forgery, and
a Republican too!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The Supreme Court adjourned
last week until September, without
interfering with the Dow liquor law.
That means to leave it rest until
after the election.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

There will be 664 votes in the
coming Democratic State Conven-
ton at Toledo, and 333 of these will
be necessary to a choice.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

Any goodand honest Republican
in this county who crooks his fin
ger at the gang is Immediately
squelched. The gang has no use
for an honest partisan.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
III. C.. e co.

BANK OF DISCOUNT AMID
Deal in Government and County Bonds, Cir and Exchange, Money to oar
on liberal terms. Interest paid on Tfne Deposits. Mortgagcd papers negou-
sted. Persons having good mortgage notes to sell, IF wishing 20 purchase, can
be accommodated. Foreign Exchange, or letters of Credit o. all PARTS d. q
rope, cn b obtained 0 us in any suns required.
EAon Fob a LIZ
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

Preble county is entitled to fre
delegates in the Democratic con
vcntion to meet at Toledo on the
18th and 18th of August.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The Democrats will carry Ohio
if they make nominations of good,
square honest men. 1T is in the air,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

President Cleveland will be re-
corded in history as the great I've
to" President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

GAINESVILLE people are hot over
the Presidents veto to build a gov
eminent building in that city.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
For sale
II EAGLE HOTEL

The undersigned will offer the brick
house known as the Eagle Hote,, on
Barron street, Eaton, 0. IL is three
story high-runing back $50 feet-4o
feet in f ont, containing "a rooms, all
in good condition. Or he will sell the
furniture and bar inside and lease the
property. For further particulars ap-
ply to j. A. FLEMING, Pror'r.
%june24-tfl Eaton. o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The New York Star says: Eff
teen vetocs are more than most
Presidents have sentt to Congress in
four years, and yet President Cleve-
land sends in that number in one
day. Moreover, they are all whole
some vetocs, and will have a good
effect even if Congress shall pass
the bills Notwithstanding the Presi-
dents objections. The short and
pregnant messages of Mr.. Cleve-
land call attention to vicious and
reckless habits into which Congress
has fallen. They do more good than
any number of newspapers can ac-
complish, for they officially notify
the country that the Senate and tho
House of Representatives are in tho
habit of squandering the peoples
money and depriving honest pen
sioners of their dues by carelessly
bestowing the pension fund on UNI.
worthy and dishonest adventures
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The Philadelphia Times reports
that Senator Logan said recently:
"Well, gentlemen, you may talk as
you please abo<lt politics, and may
say all the inethings about me that
Won can, but it seems that l no
longer count as a figure in politics.
There is only one politician in the
country. He seems to know all
about it and is running things to
suit himself" Being pressed fol-
specifications the Senator added
"Certainly, | refer to Mr. Blaine,
isn't he running the politics of the
country now, and England too, fol
that matter? l don't see that We
have anything to say"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

The Republicans in Congress
propose to pick out some of their
best samples of pension bills which
the President has vetoed, says the
New York Star, and have q debate
on them for the purpose of making
campaign material. If, continues
that journal, they suppose that the
voters of the country will fly into
a rage with the President because
he insists that frauds shall not gel
the money intended for worthy sol
diers and their widows and orphans
our Republican friends are mistak
en-, just as much mistaken as wher
they supposed that the Little Kocl
and Fort Smith Railroad transac
ton would be forgiven and Blain'
elected to the Presidency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
Proceedings OF the Circuit
Court.

Hon. G. j. Faulkner, Judge; A.
Hughes, Esq, Prosecuting Attorney;
Robt. Lamon, Esq, Sheriff; S. II. Mar
tin, ESD, Clerk.
Chancery.-B. S. Savings Bank vs. J.
Q. A. Nadenbush, ct al. Answer of
defendants to rule issued against them.
Sarah A Powell VS.. Kate S Powell,
ct al. Amended answer of Bessie G
Altman and SarahE Powell.
Mary II Miller VS.. A Criswell, Jr,
committee for James r Miller. De-
cree Of divorce ga vincula matrimonii",
The Singer Sewing Mahcine Co, vs..
II C Fryatt, ct al. Decree confirming
report of special commissioner and dis
tributing fund, also putting purchaser,
Jas + Reynolds trustee in possession
of property.
S II Martin vs.. Joseph Kearns. De-
cree ordering sum in gross in lieu of
dover to be paid to General Receiver.
Stuart w Walker VS. Mary Young ct
al. Decree appointing commissioners
of partition
Geo NJ Bowers VS.. Ii Virginia Bow
ers, ct al. Decree ordering sale of real
ty in the bill ands proceedings mention
ed
r B Elderdice VS.. E Elderdice, ct all.
Decree confirming report Of special
commissioners and directing deeds to
be made to purchasers, and distribut-
ing fund.
b S Savings Bapk VS., Q A MAIDEN
bousch, ct al. Decree directing resale
of property.
Catherine Robinson VS.. Elizabeth
Jamison, ct al. Decree of sale.
Robert Lamon W. Fannie McCubbin,
ct al. Decree directing sale of land
sufficient to pay the debts of the estate.
George A Whitmore VS. Anna Bell
Bear, ct al. Decree confirming sale,
and distributing funds in hands of spe-
call commissioners.
John T Janney VS.. j L Snodgrass, ct
al. Referred to commissioner to audit
liens.
Charles A 1ancey NC, VS.. L V ,
Quigley, ct al Referred to commits,
sioner to report property in hands of ex-
ecutors.
Charles j Faulkner's administrators
VS.. Samuel w Strider, ct al. Decree
of sale.
PA Rohrbaugh assignee &c, VS.. p.
II Hensel, ct al. Plaintiffs bill dis
missed
Bank of Berkeley VS.. r ID Seaman,
ct al. Decree overruling plea Of limi-
tations and res ddjudicata.
Elias M Pizar ys Jno A Boyer, OF
al. Referred 10 commissioner to set
tie accounts Of Trustees.
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Berryyilie and Front Royal pape
pleae copy.
Memorial-J. S. HaIdeman.

AT meeting of the Berkeley County Bar
and the officers Of the Court, held at the
Court House the 1st day Of May, 1886, the
following resolutions were reported and
adopted.
WHEREAS, God has again visited our
professional ranks and through death, has
stricken the name of our brother, j. S..
Haldeman, from the roll of our mortal
membership, and
WHEREAS, Humbly bowling to this man
ifestaton.of Divine will, we here now place
upon record an earnest appreciation OF our
deceased brothers. many estimable quail
ties, his frank and independent demeanor,
scholarly attanments, honesty Of purpose
and business integrity that made him be-
loved by those to whom he was known and
with whom he was associated, therefore
he it
Reso{Ued, Thatin his death the members
of the Bar and Officers of the Courts of
Berkeley county, have lost an esteemed
and earnest co-labOrer and faithful, worthy
friend, and the profession a member ever
Jealous in his deyotions to its honored
principles and the community represent
tatiye and meritorious citizen.
ReS0lUed, That we extend to the bereay-
ed children, our profound sympathy and
commend them to the care of Him who has
promised to be a father to the orphan.
Resolved, That the members ofthe Bar
and Officers of the Court attend his funeral
obseques in body, and wear the usual
badge of mourning 80 days and that in
token of our sympathy and esteem, a copy
of these resolutions be sent to the family
of the deceased, be published in the city
papers and be spread upon the records of
the courts of Berkeley County.
Z. A. ROHRBAUGH,
r. ). TROXELL,
Ty
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
Died From Poison

NEILsvLLE, WIS, May l8.-Farm-
er Henry Wright died suddenly q
few days ago. The symptoms were
those Of arsenieal poisoning. Last
night his ;cife admitted that she had
= iian a veal.
poisoned him. Danlel 1.l.~.,
thy farmer living near the Wright's,
whose wife is an invalid, Mrs. Wright
alleges had seduced her, and told
her to poison her husband, that he
would poison his wife, and after q
suitable time had elapsed they would
be married. Some time ago he, Allen,
went to Milwaukee, Mrs. Wright
says, and procured the arsenic.
About two weeks before the hus-
band died she made some cookies,
in two of which she put the arsenic,
and her husband ate them. In five
minutes he was taken very sick, and
vomited the cookies up. He asked
his wife to make him dose of pep
permint to settle his stomach. She
says that Allen was present, and told
her she had given him too large y
dose, and that she ought to put Il lit
tie in the peppermint. She refused.
She alleges that Allen then gave her
husband little doses which in time
killed him. Allen was arrested. He
denies the story.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
NOTICE.

THERE will be aseries of lectures de-
livered in this county by pr. j. calder,
Lecturer of Pennsylvania state Grange.
Commencing at Spring Mills, on Monday,
May 3lst at 1880 o clock p m; at Tusca-
rora, near Grange Hall, June LIST. at IL
o'clock, u. m. at which place and time
their will be a basket picnic held at
Jones Spring, June 2nd, at IL o clock, a.
m at Bunker Hill, June 3rd. at II O. clock
a m. The public are cordially invited to
attend these lectures. BY order of Exc
cutive Committee. m22-2t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22

THE Summer Normal Term of FIVE
weeks in Waynesburg College will open
on Monday, July 6. This Normal has
proved eminently successful, and has
the prospect of a large attendance this
year. 1t is conducted by teachers of
large experience and eminently fitted
for this special work. AS a means Of
review of all the branches required in
the schools, the explanation of all the
more difficult parts, and the discussion
of all the questions relating to methods
of instruction and school management.
the Summer Normal affords the best
possible facilities, at little outlay of
time and money.
For particulars address
PROF. A. j. WAYCHoFF,
m22,2t Waynesburg, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
cLEANLY, THUS FAR.

Thus far, the local contest for mu-
nicipal officers has not occasioned
much bitterness or strife. 1t is II
pleasure to make such q statement,
and we trust the few remaining days
Of the contest may pass along with
out any breaches offriendship. Peo-
pie lose caste, even with ordinary
voters, when the mud singing pro-
cess commences, and he is usually
the best man, who does the least of
such dirty work
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
A Dead Body Found.

Thos. Cisncy, of Huntington, while
crossing a field about I Of a mile
from Fannettsburg on Monday OF
last week discovered the corpse Of q
man beneath q pile OF stones. A
Justice was notified and an inquest
held. The body is that Of color
ed man 30 or 40 years old Five
feet 8 inches in height; the back
part Of the head was badly fractur-
ed from top to base and down both
sides the lower and upper jaws
broken and the roof Of the mouth
knocked out of place the coroner's
verdict is, that the body is that Of
an adult colored person who came
to his death by violence at the hands
of some person or persons TO them
unknown. The victim had ona suit
OF brown clothes, well worn, with
pants folded up, blue working shirt,
a laced front pinkish shirt and an
undershirt, but no shoes, socks or
hat and that two straps were around
his person, one at the waist and the
other at the neck; and that he was
probably killed from October to
December lst, Judging from the con-
dition of the body which was where
the flesh remained, in jelly condi-
ton, but that little or no flesh re-
manned except at joints where the
ligiments were yet intact.-Repo55::tsco-
RI, Chambers6urq.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22

GENERAL GRANTS tomb will be dec
Grated on Memorial Day with floral
tributes from all the States and Ter
ritor1es, from st. John n b, Berrnu.
da' Mexico and probably Cuba. Gen.
Logan will deliver the grafton. Gen.
Sheridan and staff viii attend "~A
President ~ $40
1.eveland is expected.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22

!. AT the Grand Conclave of the Grand
Commandery Knights Templar, of West
Virginia, held at Weston, May II 1886,
the following officers were elected
Geo. Davis, Grand Master Alexander
Parks, Jr., Deputy Grand Master An
drew J. Stone, Grand Generalissimo ;
Charles p Matthaei, Grand Captain
General n. b. Newton, Grand Pre-
late Hugh Sterling, Grand Treasurer /;
r.. G.. Huntington, Grand Recorder
Gnstav Brown, Grand Senior Warden !;
w. G. Bennett, Grand Junior Warden
Frank f. Nicon, Grand Standard Bear
er; Stephen Waterhouse, Grand Sword
Bearer Charles Il. Pratt, Grand
Warder Alexander Bebout, Grand
Captain Of Guard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22
IMPoRTANT TO BUsIyEss MrN

IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS MEN. -
The INDEPENDENT will soon issue a
Business Index, carefully prepared, of
the leading business houses of this city.
to be circulated throughout the neigh
boring towns and counties. The Index
will offer unusual advantages tothe bus
mess and professional men to widely
represent their interests. The agent
will call on the business public to rep
resent the merits of this novel enter
prise, aud we hope the live business
men will give it their favorable consid-
GRAFTON. This Index will be published
IN the INDEPENDENT, besides being
printed on 1000 card board charts which
will make handsome Office ornament.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-22

DEPARTED. The death of Mr.. VIM.
N. Riddle is elsewhere announced. a
time-worn and world-weary spirit has
been liberated from the earthly tene-
ment and summoned to paftake of that
rest which belongs to the faithful peo-
pie of God. He was kind-hearted old
gentleman, and in the score Of years
that we have known him, never found
aught in him but kindness, sympathy,
and desire to do whatever he could in
aid Of his friends as well as the public
interest He was q native of Martins
burg, aud his knowledge of the people
and of the place was, in measure, the
history of both.
His funeral will take place from his
late residence this Saturday evening,
at O'Clock,
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He JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN

He JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN
Last Saturday night a fatal accident
occurred to a passenger on the south
bound passenger train of the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad, which passes
through this place at seven O'Clock.
AS the train was running at full speed
through cut near Ingham station,
Virginia, man named George W.
Turner arose from his seat in the car,
went out upon the platform and delib-
erately jumped off the train. When
his body was recovered life was extinct,
death having resulted from the violent
conclusion. No explanation for the
conduct of the man can be obtained by
the railroad authorities, but it is thoght
he had been asleep. and partially awake
ming, walked off the train while yet in
a bewildered condition. - Sheperdsto10e
Register.