davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
THE FESTIVE OYSTER.

Some of Their Strangely Interesting and
Wonderful Peculiarities.
Now that oysters are off-that is,
away on a vacation-some instances of
the peculiarities of the insects may be
proper to relate.
1t is fact that they are lazy and
shell-fish. They make their beds
where the pure waters will lave them,
and never leave these till forcibly
assisted therefrom.
AS they are apt to grow more she'll
fish while doing in their beds, so they
become quite grabbed, and acquire
crusty nature.
When taken from their seaside
resorts, among associations of refined
gentlemen and delicate ladies they
exhibit propensity to get into broils
and stews, which causes these persons
to run them down severely.
The shuckers are foes to the peace
of the oysters. After a tussle with
these the bivalves frequently find
themselves in pickle. 1t is war to
the knife between them. Individual
and family ties are ruthiessly sundersd.
Oysters R-well no--no, not In sun
nss,~~Hestsn zfens~tsA
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
WEST AND SOUTH.

Joseph Cooper and Joseph Winkle fought
an informal duel with revolvers in Coryen
County, Tex, on the Both ult. Both fell
mortally wounded and died in a few hours.
Governor McEnery, of Louisiana, has
issued an appeal to all charitable persons
for contributions to relieve the many suf
ferers in the parishes of Rapides, Grant
and Catahoula, where floods have devas-
tated the country, destroying crops and
drowning cattle.
William and Rudolph Gilbert, cousins,
were drowned in the Olentangy river, near
Columbus, O., on the Goth ult., while bath
ing. Neither could swim. They are highly
connected Germans.
Archbishop Gibbons, of Baltimore, was
on the 3Oth ult. elevated to the rank of
Cardinal priest in the Sacred College of
Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church.
The imposing ceremonies took place in the
Cathedral at Baltimore in the presence of
1000 people. Archbishop Kenrick, of st.
Louis, as Apostolic delegate, invested
Archbishop Gibbons with the scarlet be-
retta.
At Greenville, O., on the Goth ult. the
jury in the trial of Job Goslee for the muir
der of Fanny Graham, returned verdict
of manslaughter. Notice was given by his
cOunSel OF a mOUlOn LOT q new Ur1ai. ibis
is the fourth time the case has come up,
and the costs will foot up several thousand
do liars.
The body of the late President Garfield
was on the 30th ult. removed from the Sco-
field vault in Lakeview cemetery, Cleve-
land, O.. where it has rested since Septem-
ber %, 1881, to the public vault in that cem-
etery.
The population of Chicago, as indicated
by the new directory just issued, is over
100000; an increase of sc, 900 over last year.
Hon. Augustus M. Stratton, Of Jefferson
County, ILL.,. was on the 1st nominated for
State Senator from the Forty third district
| on the fourteen hundred and hfty-ssoond
| ballot,
A fire a. Cusahess Falls, o., On the II.
Destroyed the serhs eli tks RhAniz lsss'
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Ought to Blister the Tongue.

There is a rumor in Washington
the source is not official, however-that
Attorney-General Garland is likely to
resign within the next thirty days and
that the Office will be rendered to Ran
dolph Tucker, of Virginia. a represen-
tative in the House, one of the best and
most brilliant lawyers in the country.
1t would be'a burning shame to see an
honest and able man like Garland
forced to resign to appease the ven-
omous press. bought and owned by the
Bell Telephone Company. There is
not a reputable citizen in the country
who does not know that no
act of Garland's has been prompted
by the fact that he is stock
holder in the Pan Electric Com
pany At the time Garland bought
the stock he was a Senator. President
Cleveland had not been spoken of for
Chief Magistrate and there was nothing
the company could appeal co Congress
for. To say that this sturdy honest
man, who is as poor to-day as the first
hour he entered the Senate, sold him.
self for the worthless stock is to utter
despicabie falsehood which ought to
blister the tongue that repeats it. No
matter what may be said of Southern
Congressman no pitch clings to their
skirts and no scandal-monger dare ac-
cuse them of selling their votes or in
fiuence. 1t is the duty of the Adminis-
tration to stand by Garland, for this at
tempt to drive him out is prompted by
malice and is pushed only for the pur-
pose Of stabbing the President and his
Cabinet. The time to stand by an
honest man Is when he is unjustly &C.
eused by the iaskais es soelsx.-sHss
fsts 1tasst.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Another American Vessel Seized.

SHELBURNE, N S., July 5.-The Portland
schooner City Point and the schooners
Gushing and Harrington, seized by Cap
tain Quigley, of the Dominion cruiser Ter
ror, have been formally handed over to
Collector of Customs Atwood. The latter
has placed a constable in charge of each,
and the City Point and Harrington have
been docked below the town, while the
Cushing rides at another close alongside the
Terror. 1t is now stated that none of the
three is charged with violating the fishing
treaty, but the charge is committing an in
fraction of the Canadian custom laws.
CANso, N. s., July 5.-The Deputy Col
schooner Herewood for the alleged ship
ment of Canso man. Captain Mcdonald
denies the charge and is waiting to hear
from Consul-General Phelan.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
JOHN KELLY.
/ Curious Letter that He Wrote In 1S
just Before His Speech In Lowvilie.

a Curious Letter that He Wrote In 18
just Before His Speech In Lowvilie.
When our townsman, Mr.. George J.
Mayer, was resident of Lowville and
treasurer of the Lewis County Agri-
cultural Society in 1882, he secured a
promise from the late Hon. John Kelly
and Hon. Thomas F. Grady to speak
at the annual fair of the society. Short
" before the date fixed for the fair he
wrote to Mr.. Kelly for q few facts in
his history and Mr.. Grady's for publi-
cation in the Lowville papers In re-
ply he received the following letter,
still has in his possession. Mr.. Kelly's
death having removed the injunction of
secrecy, Mr.. Mayer has consented to
let us publish the letter:
TConfidentiaL1
GRAND UNION HOTEL, sARAroaA,t
August ls, 1881,
MY DEAR SIR: Yours OF the 18th is at
myself % viii leave here or New York on the
Eth prox for Lowvtlle arriving the same
evening. barring accidents
Hon Thomas +. Grady was born tn New
York, served four years In the State Assem-.
bly,, and is at present in the Senate He Is o.
aloest young men Of his age in public life.
AS q speaker he is very superior in argument
and style to most of his colleagues in the
Senate. He is about twenty-nne years OF
aye height i've feet seven inches, square
shouldered, and weighs one hundred and sew.
enty pounds. He has thorough command
OIL his temper. His ANALYSIS OF dimcuit sub
jects is natural
John Kelly is sixty years of age, and was
born in New York, of Irish parents. He
served two years in the Board Of Aldermen,
four years In Congress- sixsyears as sheriff OF
the County of New York, and four years as
city comptroller. He Is Ave feet nine inches
and half in height and weighs two hundred
and rhirty-six pounds.
have given you Gradys history and my
own, and you will probably laugh at the de-
| scription, but as you requested me in your
we are clinker built and coppered and fast
ened, sound in wind. and we'll up on our po-
| desrrian joints. Grady is good for q long
race, and is well broken to double and single
harness and trots well under the saddle.
stands without tying. and 10 not afraid OF
| locomotives or other vehicles of doubtful
structure
For myself am nothing to brag of and
have passed the meridian; too Old for
| speedy gallop and fair for long race; not
| easily scared and very dociIe under trying
| is tyrannical, usually take the bit and kick
! clear of traces. Usually halt when there ap-
| pears to be willingness to give and admiEis-
| ter fair treatment, but will lead by halter only
| for short distance Will drive with q curb
bit long enough to breathe steutoriously.
| Yours truly. JOHN KELLY.
10 6. J. MAaER, Esq, Treasurer and Score
| tary.
Cortland (M ~ Standard.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Rioting at Dublin.

DUBLIN, July 5.-MIDNIGHT.-Shortl be-
fore midnight party of roughs attacked
the house of the Conservative Club, smash
ing the windows with stones. The MEM
bers of the club replied by throwing bot
ties and firing pistols and guns from the
windows, killing one of the attacking
party and wounding twenty. The mob
then tried to set fire to the house by ap-
plying blazing mat saturated with para
fine to the door, but the police arrived in
time to save the building. The mob was
dispersed and the inma es of the club
house arrested for firing arms with deadly
effect and intent
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
An Extraordinary Hen.
London Land and Water I

The following account of rather re-
markable hen may be of interest. She is
a cross between a game hen and Brahma
cock, and was Matched in May, 1888. She
commenced laying in January of the fol-
low ing year, and laid one hundred and
eighty-nine eggs, within the twelve
months. Last year she laid one hum
dred and fifty-six eggs, and is still lay
ing. may add that she is quite a cock
ney, having lived on the leads of a public
office for the last two years, her owner
being the hall porter. She is very fond of
lying before the fire, stretching herself
like a dog. At meal time a chair is placed
for her at the table, her food being washed
down with liberal supply of stout. Possi-
bly, 1t is the latter, combined with the
warmth of her gu arrers, that has caused
her to lay 80 well. The most curious thing
10 that q great number Of the esgs have
kssn laid In the lap OF the perses's vita
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
WASHINGTON.

The Ohio Republican Congressman on the
30th ult. filed communication with the
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions protesting against the report of the
committee In the Payne Senatorial inves-
tigation cases. They state that additional
testimony is in the hands Of Messrs. Little
and Butterworth, which they ask an oppor-
tunity to present to the committee.
Secretary Endicott on the 30th ult de-
clined to countermand the order withdraw
ing the military guard from the Garfield
tomb at Cleveland, o.
The first President of the United States
to pay dog license in the District of Co
lum6ia is said.to be Grover Cleveland, who
on the 50th ult., through a messenger from
the White House, procured tag No. 40 for
the French poodle 'Hector." which was
recently sent to Mrs. Cleveland from
across the seas.
The President on the Both ult. nominated
Hugh Smith Thompson. of South Carolina,
to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,
vice William M. Smith. resigned, and
Samuel Kendrick, to be Surveyor of the
Virginia Military district in the State of
Ohio.
The public debt statement for June shows
a reduction in the debt for that month of
s9.06l. .S9S, and a reduction for the fiscal
year ended the 3Oth ult. of s96 6O97, ,776,
against SC3, 494, 70s for the preceding fiscal
year. The total debt now, less cash in the
treasury, amounts to s1,3s9, 1876, ,3S3. The
totaln cash in the treasury is S75, 191, 1O9
Presidential nominations on the 1st: John
G. Shields, of Michigan, to be Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of Arizona; G. Chase
Goodwin to be United States Attorney for
the Western district of Michigan.
During the fiscal year just closed the
Pension Office, with a decreased clerical
force of over 100 as compared with the
previous year, issued 81 422 pension certif-
Gates, a larger number by 6,721 than were
ever issued in any previous year. In the
month of June the number of pension GER
dfcates issued was 10315
Surgeon General Hamilton has notified
the Canadian authorities that he will
quarantine all Michigan ports against
Canadian vessels unless better preparations
are taken against the Importation of small
pox on inbound foreign vessels
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Merchants Celebrating Better Times.

Troy, N. Y, July 1.-The tradesmen of
Troy are having grand procession, picnic
and barbecue to-day. Upwards of fifteen
thousand free tickets to the picnic have
been distributed by the merchants and the
,a Of
and riders, was over three miles in length
This gala day is supposed to signify the
glad tidings that the merchants of Troy be-
1ieve that a revival of the business interests
has now set in.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
For Relief Of Jeanette Survivors.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The bill passed by
the House some time ago for the relief of
the survivors of the steamer Jeanette. and
the widows and children of those who per-
ished in the retreat from the wreck of that
vessel in the Arctic seas, was reported ia
vorably to the Senate to-day from the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs. The Senate COM
mittee amended the bill so as to provide
that the twelve months pay of Henry d.
Warren, of the crew. shall be paid to his
child and not to his widow.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
A New Cattle Disease in Arkausas.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, July 5.-On the cat
tie ranges of Lonoke and Prairie Counties
a deadly disease has developed there
among the cattle, which are dying by
scores. The exact nature of the disease has
not yet been ascertained by the veterinary
surgeons, but it resembles somewhat the
Texas fever, which has now become epi-
1emic, carrying off the cattle by scores
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
r venue Deficiency,

BERLIN, July 1.-The imperial revenue
for the fiscal year 1SS5-S6, will, it is calcu-
lated, fall II, 100000 marks below the esti-
mate. The deficiency is attributed to
decrease amounting to 100000 marks in
the revenue derived from the sugar tax.
The taxes on salt, beer and spirits show an
increase in their yields to the Treasury.
The new sugar tax law will, it is thought,
produce an addition of 16, ,O0O, 900 marks to
the revenue.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Tax Valuation of New York Civ.

New York, July 5.-The tax board has
made report of the valuation of real and
personal estate in this city. The report
fixes the total valuation of real estate here
at 81 ,2O3. 94l ,O65, an increase over the sum
fixed last year of $35, ,497, 1928. The value
22l, an increase over last year of S14,353,-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Der Company and damaged adjoining

ber Company and damaged adjoining
property. Loss about $35,000.
The jury in the case of Robert Schilling,
the Knight of Labor organizer who was
tried at Milwaukee, Wis, on a charge of
boycotting the cigar firm of Segnitz & Co.,
disagreed on the 1st and were discharged
Nearly the entire city of Independence,
Cal, was destroyed by fire on the 1st,. en-
failing loss Of 100000.
William Moore, an aged and wea lthy
citizen of Windham, Trumbull County, O.,
was found murdered in his barn on the
1st. It is believed the deed was committed
by tramps for the purpose Of robbery, as
the victims pockets were found to have
been rified of their contents and several
hundred dollars he was known to have on
his person were missing.
At the commencement exercises of the
Michigan State University at Ann Arbor
on the I'd, the graduating class numbered
316, of whom 116 were in the law depart
ment II in the homeopathic college, 81 in
the school Of pharmacy, "a in the dental
college, 100 in the literary department, and
SO in the medical school.
The Grand Lodge of Railway Postal
Clerks met in secret session at Indianapolis,
Ind, on the2d A membership of 600 clerks
was represented, and the object was to con-
slider the case of certain experienced clerks
who had been discharged on alleged FALSE
aff1davits, accusing them of conspiracy to
cripple the service. It was decided to seek
an interview with Postmaster General
Villas in the hope Of securing an amicable
settlement of the trouble.
j. A. Christian, ex-President Of the Ma
tional Miller's Association of the United
States, died at Lake Minnetonka, Mimi, on
the I'd.
Moonshiners in Elliott County, KY, who
were opposed by a Mr.. Parton in the man
ufacture of untaxed whisky, burned the
Baptist Cherch to which he belonged,
burned his house and also the dwellings Of
three of his sneighbors and poisoned a large
number of cattle. Accompanied by his
neighbors Parton then went cunning for
the incendiaries, and coming upon two of
them, named respectively Sim ems and
Turkison, shot them down and buried them.
Orders were received at Helena, Mont, on
the I'd to receive no more business for
Wells, Fargo & Co. This is the result of
the decision recently rendered by Judge
Deadly at Portland, Ore, that one common
carrier can not be forced to do business for
another, and finally settles the controversy
between the Northern Pacific Express Com
pany and Wells, Fargo & Co., and bars the
latter company from the Northern Pacific
road.
At Wabash, Ind, on the I'd Willie Schnell,
aged eight years. was sentenced to term
in the house of correction for having some
time ago walked nine miles from home,
stolen a horse from its pasture and ridden
it away. A few weeks ago he stole a
bicycle, rode it into the country and tried
tn sail If
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Wife Murder,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July L-During
jealous quarrel between Edwin Bellows
and wife at Nanticoke at an early hour
this morning, in which hot words passed
between the two, Bellows in fit of frenzy
drew a revolver and shot his wife twice.
Her wounds are pronounced fatal. The
murderer was arrested and brought to this
city this morning and logged in Jail.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Chief Poundmaker Dead.

WINNEPEG, July 5.-A dispatch from
Gleichen, headquarters of the Blackfeet In
dians, says Chief Poundmaker, died sud-
denly at Crowfoot Camp yesterday from
the bursting of blood vessel The old
chief has languished since his release from
the penitentiary, where he was confined
for nearly year for his connection with
the Riel rebellion.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
The Fourth In Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 4.-The American
colony here celebrated the Fourth of July
by ball on. Saturday night which was
largely attended by resident and visiting
Americans. Many distinguished Mexicans
were in attendance. The national stand
ard of Mexico is displayed on the Mexican
Government buildings in honor of the day.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

TORONTO, ONT, July 5.-A cablegram
from London to the Globe says: cat the
Imperial Federation banquet Lord Rose
berv, who occupied the chair, referring to
the support of colonial interests, said that
when the blue books were read respecting
the fishery question, it would be found
that the Government had upheld colo
nial interests with strength and dignity"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Anarchists Found GULLY,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 5.-Last night,
after having been out twenty-three hours,
the jury in the trial of the anarchist lead
ers, Frank Hirth, Carl Simon and Anton
Palm, found them guilty of conspiracy to
records and of melting mobs to riot.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08

BosroN, July IA Mexico dispatch to
the He1 aid says: The next fiscal year will
will amount to nearly $3,OOO,O00 addition
to the Federal revenues. President Diaz
feels encouraged~at the outlook and at the
prospect of the re-establishment of na-
tiOnal credit
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
$4,000 Sky-Rocket.

CHICAGO, ILL, July 5.-Eckert & Swain's
Touring mills, on Canal street, were to-day
damaged by fire and the contents by water
to the amount of S70,O 900. The blaze was
caused by sparks from sky-rocket, which
S65 OOO
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Cholera in Italy.

VIENNA, July 5.-Cholera has appeared
at Fiume, and. the people. of Croatia are
panic-stricken. In the last twenty-four
hours there have been ten new. cases of
cholera and ten deaths at Brindisi, and in
the remainder of the province 296 new
cases and seventy-one deaths.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Shot and Killed by His Brother

ST. LOUIS, July 5.-At Madison Landing
yesterday afternoon, whittier Patrick Deg.
nan and John Rohan had gone with their
John, the son of the latter, while prac, ic.
ing with his rife shot and Instantly Killed
William, the formers Sob
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Result of No Firecrackers.

PHILADELPHIA, July "a notable feature
of the day was the observance of the
mayors proclamation orbidding the firing
of pistols and the explosion of frecrackers.
As a result not a single alarm of fire was
sent in
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
s aryed In Dyath in the Winnie

MILWAUKEE, Wis: July 5.-Hugo Michael,
farmers son, ran away from his home
of Taylor County and starved to death
His body was found yesterday.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
The Rowan County Troubles.

MoREHEAD, KY, July 5.-The old troubles
in Rowan County have broken out again.
Sheriff Rainey has been killed, two men
seriously wounded and Governor Knott
has been called upon for troops.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
DANGEROUS LuNAT1o.
Pittsburgh to " ashi gson to Kill tho
French Minister.

French Minister.
PITTsBURGH, Pa. July 1.-Intelligence
was received here to-day of the arrest in
Washington City of Peter lingerie, a
crank, who left here ON Tuesday for the
avowed purpose of killing the French Min
lister, Louis Theodore Roustan lingerie
is a Frenchman and for some time past has
imagined that Minister Roustan has wroag-
ed him. The Washington authorities were
notified to be on the lookout for lingerie,
and last evening he was discovered lurking
about the Minister'S residence with a load
ed revolver in his possession. He was ar
rested and is now in Jail at Washington.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
Fitz John Porter Bill Siuned.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The President has
signed the Fitz John Porter bill, and he is
now reinstated with the rank he held at the
second Bull Run battle. He will be placed
on the retired list.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-08
The political scheme of NAL

The political scheme of making
State out of Southern Dakota, con-
cocted by a few politicians, without
consulting the wishes of the people Of
the Territory, has been nipped in the
bud by an adverse report of the House
Committee on Territories. A Repub-
lican lament naturally follows.-AI-
bdng ArqaS.