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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-05-26
Literary n Offices.
GOdey,s Lady's Book for June.

NOuey't n Lhug DooA Aoh "N'
COMPLETES the One hundred and Second
Volume. Ii opens with beautiful steel
plate illustration of Sir Kenneth and Sal
s5in. from Sir Walter Scott's 'Talisman;'
contains the usual rich array OF Fashion
IN beautiful colors, and numerous illus
trafions of dress for ladies and children.
The Literary Department contain an in
ensely interesting novel (all complete) by
Margaret Vandegrift, various short stories
nv GOOD writers, and the usual Work De-
nsrfment, Fashion Department, Puzzles
and Games, Rich Recipes. etc. etc. BY
AM odds, it is the best of the Fashion
Books. Any of our readers who do not
take the Lady's Book can be supplied,
promptly. by leaving their orders at this
office. We will furnish our own paper
and the Lady's Book for the low price of
S3.OO per annum. The publishers agree
to start subscription with any month
you may select.
That the reader must be hard to please
indeed who in the diversified contents of
the North American Reuiet1 for June
should find nothing to win his attention.
First we have an article by the Hon.
Hugh McCulloch on Our Future Fiscal
Policy treating of the problems OF re-
funding. the reconciliation of silver,
and the restoration OF the United States
to their Just rank among the maritime
nations of the world. George B. Loring
writes of 'The Patrician Element in
American Society," but the reader need
apprehend no glorifcation of atificial
rank, for in the authors estimation the
patrician element-that portion OF the
people, whatever their lineage, who are
engaged in developing the mental. NOR
al and material wealth of the Republic.
Dorman B. Eaton makes spirited defense
of civil service refrom: Prof. WIG. sum
ner states very clearly the argument for
free ships; Frederick Douglass writes OF
The color Line; Desire Charnay, of The
Ruins of Central America: Or. Austin
Flint discusses the benefits of vaccination.
j, M. Mason asserts the lawful power OF
the government to regulate railway char.
ges; and finally, Prof. e. S. Morse sets
forth the evidences of the existence OF
man upon this continent in prehistoric
times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-05-26
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
ESTABLISHED 1860.
C.E.REYNOLDS
NAPOLEON, o.

II ASDS In Henry, Van wert aud adjoining counties
Lbought, sold and exchanged
Good bargains In the following:
Splendid business property in town cheap. Residence
property in town. Farms In nearly every township.
Speeial-0ne OF finest farms In cnOn-
ty. Dirt cheap for 80 days.
The famous Arkansas Valley Lands, cheap on long
time.
WIN furnish abstracts Of title draw deeds, morgAg-
es contracts leases and road and ditch papers, and
negotiate loans long time at per cent interest.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-05-26

How often persons have been annoyed
by burrs clinging to their dress or cloth
ing, and how seldom have they, when
cleaning them, given it thought that
Burdock Root is the most valuable blood
cleanser and purifier known, and is sold
by every druggist under the name OF
Burdock Blood Bitters. Price $l.OO, trial
size 10 cents. r.'ea- -s.e.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
OF Benjamin D. House, the Well-Known
Journalist.

The many friends OF Benjamin d. House,
E-q.. were startled Thursday by a rumor
that he had attempte to connmi, suicide at
his residence, 123 East South street. On
Investigation it was learned that Mr. House.
while engaged in writing at his residence
Yesterday afternoon, all of sud-
den became disheartened at some
of his msfortunes, and without
saying word to his wife or family took a
pen-knife from his pocket and attempted
to end his life by cutting a deep cash across
his throat, only missing the jugular vein by
thesixteenth part of an inch. In a moment
after he had cut himself one of his family
happened in the room and found him bleed
ing profusely- A physician was at once
summoned, who attended TO the wounded
man who was resting quite easily last
night The only cause Mr.. House gives for
the rash attempt To end his life is that while
he was sitting at his desk W iiing he made
up his mind TO end his life. The matter is
deeply regretted by himself Ind many
friends, while it is hoped he will shortly
recover.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
Cairo Ills.

c. Craig of Springfield has been in oul
city for the past few days. There was /;
grand oyster supper rendered him, at which
they had a nice time.
Our Dainty Six are Misses Rosa Lannox,
Fannie Hunt, Maria Brown, Ella Starkes
Lovey Burson and Matte Taylor.
Proprietors of the Big are JAS Ross, Jas
Tanner, E. Harris, Tom Graves.
E. A. Horrell is said to be one of the most
refined young men in Cairo with the ladies,
and he does not part his hair in the middle
either.
Chas. Curtis was in town Saturday and
called around to the Oyster House with d
young lady.
E. G. Paris has been travelling with an
amateur minstel troupe but will soon go out
with the Big 4.
The LEADER is on sale at Jas. II. Ross
on 14th St.
Misses Mamie Thomas and Minnie Salter
are the Dainty teachers in ourpublic schools
Prof. w. HI. Parker is said to receive more
letters than q. Tanner concerning love
How true it is, we do not know.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
An Affecting incident.


If the phenomenal outflow of human
| sympathy, whose tide has not yet fairly
ebbed, shall tend to make rs who have
helped TO swell it kinder and better toward
other hearts that bleed, well and good But
II we substitute our share in il for those
nearer but equally sacred duties; if we saw
| TO the afflicted poor around Us, "It is Cor
| ban, gift, 10y whatsoever thCu mightest be
protited by me-" then we are wretched set
of frauds in Gods sight. 1 call to mind q
noble nature with whom il is far otherwise.
On dark day in our Presidents fate. the
| first day which we heard di-couragin,
news fr,m Elberon, General Walker Suner.
| intendent of the Census, was passing home
ward heavy hearted from his office duties.
for he loved General Garfield tenderly. By
chance be saw within an open doorway q
tiny coffin, the coffin Of a three year old
octoroon child, whom he had sometimes
stopped to speak kind word to as she
played upon the street. The little maid
soon knew his cordial voice, and but few
days b-fore her sudden death she had
rushed out from her basement home 10 show
him her new doll, her modest contribution
to the census. He passed In silently wnere
the coftiL lay and stood beside her little
waxen body. l met him there, for the
ch'ld was pet of mine, my lowly little
neighbor. held her in some such regard
as one might hold neighborly kitten, lit le
thinking how soon death would endow her
With his own majesty. The General spoke
softly End reverentlv of the little spirit.
then told me in few words of a d, u IN or
of the sane age whom be had buried, and
as he named her noticed the quick tears
spring to his eyes. Soon he bowed and
passed out as quietly as he entered. An
hour later servant brought t. the house
OF mourning. with a card addressed in his
handwriting, rich ard costly floral
wreath, an offerlng as elegant as if made to
the child of his nearest friend. They laid it
on the plain little coffin, and it rested there
with tender grace-as royal gift in it's
way as was the Queens wreath l later saw
on the stately C fin of the President. sInss-
much as ye have done it unto one OF the
least of these, ye have done it unto me-"
and in the Kingdom that dsy think
Christ wore upon His sacred We, tments the
perfume of those flowers of charity.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
THANkSblvlNG.
Requesting an Observance
OF the Day.

Last night Governor Porter issued the fol-
lowing proclamation to the people of the
State. directing an observance of the day set
apart for thanksgiving:
PROCLAIM ALTON.
Out of belief that States not less than indi-
viduals prosper and exert good infnence tht ir
citizens repose trust in Divine Providence, and.
thankful for blessings Conferred. seek Divine
guidance In public as well as private affairs, a
custom long since arose of having he President
on behalf of the citizens of the Nation, and the
Governors of the States behalf vf the citizens of
their respective Commonw alths, appoint day
each year for the people to assemble to give
thanks to Almighty God for blessings conferred,
and t. invoke the continued guidance of His good
Providence. The President having appointed
Thursday. the 2ith day OF November instant. for
such purpose il will be convenient To- the people
of this State that the same day shall be designated
by the Governor. Wherefore I, Albert q Porter.
Governor of the State of Indiana. do hereby ap-
point and set apart Thursday, The Alh of Novem-
Der instant. as day Of pubic thanksgiving and
prayer, and | do invite the peop Of the State
reverently to observe IL as such.
In witness whereof / have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the state To be
hereto affixed this 10th day of NOvesnH r 1881
ALBERT c.. PORTER.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19

and the compliment ('l 'he can't sing.'
President Lincoln once said, "No man will
ever pc to be President who pronouncps
Negro with two "g's." Sheriff, be warned
"pm pleased. and yet I'm sad" Pleased
to learn that "Jarlus" has been appointed
to clerkship in the Springfield, o., psf
flee and sad to learn that he will not
appear anv more in the l. .sd-r columns.
Adieu. and God bless and prosper you.
Benz ,mn Lodge I'LL, G. U. q. o. F..
will celebrate her fourth snniversary On
oath inst. Thanksgiving Day. Lo iges
from ncinnsti, Columbus, Sprin gd.ld,
Dayton and other adjacent towns are in
vited and confidently expected to be pres
ent in large numbers. Arrangt ments are
being made extensively for the ents rtain-
ment Of visitors and grand time is ex-
pected.
Fitzpatrick Lodge. K. w. NJ, are still
making men knigbtly. wiser and it l.,
hoped. better. Five additions since our last
communication. Two subscribed r the
L ,ader fefore io'ning, viz: Messrs. Jno.
d uglass and s. G Pierson. Send them
their papers.
Rev. David Smith, better known as
"Fath'r Smith," the vet ran Methodist
minister, aged SO, is visiting his host of
friends here. He is stopping with Mr. and
Mrs Jefferson 81 ,ndrix, on Water street
Rev. P. Tolliver paid the Queen City a
visit last week.
Mr.. Lawrence Taylor welded Miss Della
Eliot # Richmond. Ind, recently. and is
now livir g happily. Long may peace and
happiness crown their lives.
Messrs. G III. Cssel and j. H Anderson
came up from Springfield last Tuesday
night on Odd Fellows errand. SELwoB.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
The Decision in tie Unsound Meat
Case.

Charles Schmidt, the butcher. whose case
was detailed in Tuesdays Sentinel, was
found guilty of buying and selling diseased
mt at in the City Court Yesterday morning
The Mayor fined him $25, the extreme pen
atty, and costs, amounting in all to $63.9c.
Schmidt, through his attorneys, appealed
the case TO the Criminal Court, where be
may fare much worse, as the case is very
aggravated one. 1t is the general opinion
that he got of very easily, the law being in
sufficient to meet the demands of the case
The health officer. by whom he was ar
rested, are deserving of credit for the man
ner in which they pushed the investigation.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19

the entertainment Of the Te1nesseeaDs
VAS not in point of excellence equal to that
If the Stewart Coacert Company, though
bev hal more inspiring audience. Their
male voices were, each ard all, first class,
nut not so the female voices.
Professor j. H. Chavens. Urbana's favorite
On. and an excel mt musician, by the way,
rec-iyed from his many friends handsome
bouquet; and from our Republican Sherln,
the appelalion, SO saddiecolored nigger,"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19

Adams, publisher of the Evening Star and
Jacob p. Smith, jantor of the railroad
depot testified to the circumstances of the
shooting The Court adjourned till to-mor-
row. During the afternoon Secretary of the
Navy Hunt and Judge Wylie occupied seats
on the Bench. Guiteau has ordered a large
beefsteak to be served him every morning.
CHICAGO, Nov. 17--An extremely sensa-
tional and improbable story was published
here this morning that Guiteau had an
accompllce who had been arrested at Ken
sington, fourteen miles south of Chicago
The story was that he was twenty-six wears
old, well-dressed and claimed to hail from
Canada. He bore several aliases, but had in
his pockets several letters from Charles
j. Guiteau on the subject of Presi-
dent Gar6eld's death. 1t was also
said District Attorney Corkhill had been
telegraphed and had instructed that the
prisoner be taken to Washington at once
The report said there was great anxiety
among The police 10 conceal the facts and
that some of them denied that any arrest
had been made. This morning they all
deny il, so far can be learned, aid the
story vanshes into air.
WASH NGToN, Nov 17.-District Attorney
CorknIIl emphatically denies that part Of
the sensational story telegraphed from Chi
cago about the arrest of an accomplice of
Guiteau which connects his name with it
Corkhlll says he never received any infor-
nation IN regard to any conspiracy, and the
first he heard of the matter was when he
read the sensational dispatch referred to.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19

ALMOND CooKIEs.-The rule will make a
large quantity. and may Of course be varied
to suit your needs: Two pounds of butter,
three pounds ofsugar, one pound of almonds
banched and chopped, cut in halves or
pounded, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon, one
teaspooDful saleratus, one cup of billing
water and lemon and one dozen of eggs.
Knead the -four enough to make the dough
as stiff as cooky dough should be, roll and
cut in fancy shapes, and after they are in
the tins sprinkle the almonds thickly over
them.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
LOganS port.

Onr Sabbath School held its annual cleo
tion last Sunday. The following offiders were
elected A. ID. Ashworth Supt, Mrs Frank
lin asst. Mrs. Minnie Lee, Tr0as. Miss Lydia
Turner, Librarian.
Mr.. William Warren was in the city last
week.
The Eureka Club held party at the res
idence of Mrs. Chas. Parker.
Miss Minnie Hegbeth returned to her
home in Kalamazoo Mich. last week.
Elder Jordan moved his family here last
week
Miss Rhoda Turman celebrated her 18th
birthday last Wednesday.
All those who have classes in Sabbath
School will please attend teachers meeting,
which is held every Thursday evening
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
springfield Illinois.

Mrs. l.. Couch and Mrs. l.. Hummer of
Lincoln, were in the city last week, the guests
of Mrs. G.. Duncan.
Mr.. and Mrs B. f. Rogers of st. Louis,
came down last week to spend a few days at
heir old home. They stopped at Mrs. S.
Yright's residence.
Miss Lucy Mack of Jacksonville spent tie
Sabbath in the city at her mothers.
Mrs. Chapman and Little Ida of Jackson
lille was in the city last week, and returned
home Monday.
Rev. w. c. Trevan and family arrived in
the city with their goods and chattels, and
nave moved into his new house on + ist
Wash. ST. near 18th. Mrs. Trevan will hold
he parental fort here while the Elder holds
he ministerial fort at Richmond Ind.
S,lena and Lettie Bolder returned to their
Tome in Chicago last Tuesday after very
pleasant visit with friends here.
Walter Oglesby and Miss Anna, are the
recipients OF fine china pig and six hens
rom their aunt, Mrs. Geo. Smith of Sidney
ills.
The Social Literary club gave an exhibi-
ion and concert at the Fourth St. church
asst week which was both theatrical and
financial success. The performances would
iaave been much better had it not been for
he limited time allowed them in getting
ready for it, This organization will play
frequently during the winter.
4 very interesting scene occurred at the
y. VI. f Sabbath School last Sunday, it be-
ng two classes competing for the banner,
he competitors being the Leland class, and
-our correspondents class. Unfortun ately
ye met with utter defeat from the pockets OF
The Leland boys, and they honorably carry
IF the Iaurels. However, they can't do it
tomorrow, for today we intend tocall on our
different banks and be ''fxed" for them.
TEA PARTY.
A very enjoyable tea-party was given on
last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Julia
Duncan. in honor OF the Misses Boldcn, ol
Chicago and Mrs. Il. +. Rogers of ST. Louis
Quite number of the friends were invited
and attended. The parlor was handsomely
decorated flowers and emblems representing
me work of the Chinese. The table was
beautifully arranged and We were soon con-
.-inced that Mrs. ID. was not only good
.nanageress, but first-class cateress. Mes
lanes Naylor and Jackson performed on the
,iano. while Misses Brown and johnson rem
,lerad vocal music. Among those who par
,;c;pated in the festivities were Rev. j. w
Jackson and wife, Mesdames Jackson, Nay
or Hicklin, Rogers, Couch, Hummer, Boil
.;en. Wright, johnson, Misses Bolden, Nan,
,,;e Brown. and Messrs. Hatcher, Grubbs-
Hinton and Correspondent. L. L. b.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-19
INDIANAPOLIS LEADER.
GO ,RESPONDENCE,

Correspondents will please make their communi-
caipn- bri-f aud Concise ssible. Owing to our
ut matter that we would like 10 publish. but eau
I,Ot f,r want Of space All lett-is outside Of In-
..iauap lis should ich us Thursday. ALI commu-
efu-ed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-04

animation by the city Attorney on the
mode of borrowing the money as per reso
luton authorized by the committee, the
same was legal and within the law.-The
report of the committee was then adopt
ed
Aid. Stephens of the Fire and Water
committee recommended that the bill OF
damage of $50 by Emil Koehler referred
him to be allowed
Aid. Whitman moved that the same be
land over till next meeting. Carried.
Alderman Warnock, of the Street and
Alley Committee, reported that the settle
ment of Mrs. Guarin's estate has been ad
justed satisfactory. That the petition fol-
stone crossings on 5th avenue and Elm
street could not be granted, as the appro-
priations for such purposes was exhausted.
That the condition of an alley between
Goth and 21st streets and Sd and 4th ave
nues is in as good a condition as they gen
orally find the balance of others, and see
no reason of any expenditure of improve
ments on same. That the equalization of
pay to foremen on the City Labor pay roll
has been settled by action of the council.
Report adopted.
The Ordinance Committee asked further
time on Bridge Ordinance, which vas
granted.
Alderman Mahoney reported that the
new engine for the city water works was
soon to arrive to be placed in position in
the new building, and asked the authority
to order the necessary rock and stone for
the foundation of the engine, estimated to
be $3.50.
Alderman O'Neil moved that the Water
Works Committee be authorized TO pnr-
chase such material. Carried
Alderman O'Neil moved that the Mayor
be instructed to push the prosecution of
suit now in court on the 9th street matter.
Carried
Alderman Kerr moved that Albert War
rem be requested to pay to the Rock Island
Lumber company the bill $4,000 collected
by him and charged against the city
Carried.
Alderman O'Neil moved that the Street
and Alley Committee be instructed to col
leet bill from r. T. Mcneil for dirt haul
ed by the city. Carried.
The Bridge Committee presented bill
of VIM. Edwards, Bridge Contractor, of
81, 400, as part of contract. Alderman
Lundy moved that the same be allowed.
Granted.
On motion council adjourned.
ROBERT KoEHLER
City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-04

DR. G.. e. Barth, Rev. A. B. Allen. OF
Rock Island; DIR. W. d. Middleton, Rev
=. g. Merrill, Clark Richards, JAS B. Ma
son and DR.. A. w. Cantwell, of Daven-
port, and DR.. L. ID. Dunn, of Moline.
DIR. Middleton, of Davenport, read very
interesting paper on House Plumbing
The paper was well received. A discussion
of the points raised followed, in which DIR
Craig, Hummer, Carter, Mayor Henry and
Mr.. Richards took part.
DIR. Dunn, of Moline, then read his pa
per ON the Hygiene in Public Schools.
This was followed by DR.. oysters paper
on Domestic Sanitation"
On motion of Rev. A. B. Allen, the ex
ecutive c0mmitte was instructed to arrange
a series of papers on the proper construc'
ton of the private dwelling.
In the absence of Mr.. Sturgeon, his es
say on Municipal Control of Sanitary
Matters was read by the secretary.
After voting thanks to the persons who
had contributed addresses and prepared
papers, the meeting adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-04
RAILWAYS
SarsaparilliaR Resolyent,

Chronic Skin Diseases. Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or On
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine At
fections. Cankers, Glandular Swellings, NOdes,
Wasting and Decay Of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Gout, Con
sumption, Gravel and Cslculous Deposits, and va
rietfes OF the above complaints TO which some
times given specfous names.
We assert that there is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY's REsoLvENT furnishes. II cures
step by step, surely from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
TIE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from which
new material Is formed. This 1s the hret correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been sal1vateo,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Suol1mats
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones Joints, etc., causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts, spinal curyatures contortions, white swell
lings, varicose veins, etc., the SARsAPARILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and extermlnats
the virus of the disease from the system.
If those who taking these medicines Tor the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphlitic diseases
nd their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping Its own, Is
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In THESE
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease is not inactive; Ii not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t VIII spread ana
continue TO undermine the constitution. As soon
as the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the pst-snt reel
better every hour you will grew oetter ana IN
o. ss In health strength ana flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-04
no, FOR CINCINNATI.

Rock Island and Peoria railway popular
excursion to Cincinnati October 9Th and
5th, 1881. Last chance to see the great
industrial exposition. That all may wit
ness this wonderful display, we make the
following Low Rates for round trip tickets
Rock Island to Cincinnati and return only
$500. Tickets good going to Cincinnati
Oct 4th and 9th. Returning from Gin
cinnati, tickets win be received on regular
trains Octaber 9th, It'll, ath and 9th. All
who wish to visit "the Paris of America, .
either on business or pleasure, should avail
themselves of these low rates, as this win
be the last excursion to Cincinnati this
season. That ample accommodations may
be provided for the transportation of ali,
please notify the ticket agent of your in
tention of going.
r. R. CABLE, lei. b. SUDLow.
Gent Sup't Asst. Supt.
JAS. MAHoNEY,
Gen'l Ticket Agent.