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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
A. Terrible Crime i'm Tennessee.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. January Co.
Last night James Gaddis (white) aged
twenty, killed his mother, Decey Gaddis.
The two had been drinking during the
day, and toward night. as they com
menced their supper a quarrel ensued,
and in that heat OF passion Gaddis picked
upa poker standing on the hearth and
struck his mother dreadful blow,
knocking her over hightrunk standing
near. She fell across the trunk and her
head struck the ceiling, receiving, severe
confusion in her fall. She struggled
some moments. and commenced to stiffen
in death, when the son, realizing the
enormity Of his crime, and half mad.
dened with fear and remorse, called in
the neighbors, and carried the wounded
woman to her bed. where she died in a
moment. An inquest was held, the
verdict being in accordance with the
above facts. Gaddis is now in Jail with
out the benefit of a bond. He is a dull,
awkward boy, and the general opinion is
that, although he struck the fatal blow,
it was done in tile heat of passion, and
with no intention of committing murder.
Both mother and son bore bad name
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
sPRAGUE's SCANDAL.
Text Of the Complaint Of William r.
Sprague In His Suit for Divorce
Against Kate Chase Sprague.

PROVIDENCE. r.. l., Jan. 27.-In the Of
flee of the clerk of the Supreme Court of
Washington county to-day. William
Sprague filed petition praying for di-
yorce from his wife. Katherine Chase
Spraguec The petition recites the fact of
his marriage, and says that he has ever
since, on his part, kept and performed
all his marriage covenants; but said
Katherine Chase Sprague, unmindful of
her marriage vows, and disregarding her
marriage covenants, hath violated the
same in this; that she has wilfully and
without cause deserted the bed and board
OF your petitioner, which desertion,
although now continued for term of
five years, yet was under such circum-
stances as to entitle him to adecree for
divorce; that she has committed the
crime of adultery. and has been guilty of
other gross misbehavior and wickedness
repugnant to aud in violation of her mar
riage covenants in this; that she has per-
sistently and against tire express wishes
and commands of your petitioner, and
often great public scandal has been
occasioned thereby. kept the company of
and has been on terms of close and i'm
proper intimacy with other men, and of
some men whose names have been as
sociated with hers in public scandals be-
fore mentioned; that she has repeatedly
declared, without cause, that she would
never live with your petitioner again;that
she denied to him and his household the
cares and duties incumbent on her as O
wife and mother to fulfill; that she has
without cause, turned and driven her
eldest child and son out of doors; that
she has persistently and against the will
of your petitioner squandered his property
and means by engaging in the most Law
ish, extravagant and foolish expenditure
of money; that since the financial en-
barrassment OF your petitioner in 1873,
and after repeated entreaties. requests,
demands and commands to the contrary
by your petitioner, and after full expla-
nation to her by him of his financial sit
uation and the inevitable effect of such
proceedings on her part, yet said respon-
dent, Notwithstanding all the same, has
still persisted, so far as possible. in the
same reckless, extravagant, lavish and
foolish expenditure of money and style of
living, thus further, as explained and
pointed out to her in the manner afore-
said, embarrassing and defeating your
petitioner in his efforts to extricate him.
self and any remnant of his estate, (com-
mingled with the estates of others, from
said financial difficulties and embarrass-
ments; that she has many times since her
marriage with your petitioner, and
against his wishes absented herself from
his home and household for long periods
of time living abroad and al hotels, there.
by subjecting your petitioner to furthur
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
Worth Remembering.

Now that good times are again upon US,
before indulging in extravagant show, it
is worth remembering that no one can
enjoy the pleasantest surroundings if in
bad health. There are hundreds Of mis-,
cradle people going about to-day with
disordered stomach, liver or kidneys, or
dry, hacking cough, and one foot IN the
grave, when scot. bottle of. Parker's
Ginger Tonic would do them more good
than all the expensive doctors and quack
medicines they have evertried, 1t always
makps'the blood pure and>rieh, and will
build you up and give you good health at
little cost Read Of it in another column.
jan27-1m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

1t in vigorously with his hands. He fell
asleep. and did not know until he saw mis-
discolored hands in the morning that he
had used ink instead Of the wash
This led him to look in the mirror, and he
was shocked to see the spectacle he pre-
sented with ink.stained brow, dyed hair,
and cheeks and throat on which the we'll
nigh ineradicable fluid had dripped. He
has nearly rubbed all the hair and skin
off his head and face since, but still traces
of the black, deluge remains. PHoNo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

Philadelphia is in hubbub of excite
ment over the approaching city election.
The Republicans have 10000 majority,
but some of them have split off and nom
mated reform ticket against Mayor
Stokely, the regular candidate. This
condition of things fills the Democrats
with excitement and anticipation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
The Story Of a Traveller

Travellers meet with many
incidents as well as accidents.
They endure many hardships
as well as to share the fat of the
Land. Once upon n time a
young man who was travelling
from the cradle to the grave,
who sought fame, fortune and
relics, the latter of which IN
cluded wife. In passing
through the State OF Ohio, he
accidently or otherwise heard
Of the Little Dutchman In
Napoleon, Henry county. Be-
ing rather of an inqulsltlve
turn of mind he began to n
quire into the history of this
individual, when his curiosity
soon became excited and he
resolved to call upon this $ eli
sar,,e person, before he got very
much bearer to his grave. He
thought that he would here find
muchivaluable matter whlc h
woul{ assist him in filing up
his vsry interesting Diary, and
sure Enough he travelled not in
vain, ,9his widest imaginations
were here completely over
whelmed, and hewondered that
he had not earlier heard OF or
discovered this wonderful Foun-
tain where the Balm OF Life IS
annually dispensed to thous.
ands. Yes, where all the very
best and most popular medl-
cines known in the entire
world are kept in their purest
states for the relief and cure OF
the afflictedand suffering, where
even the dying can be made to
feel that they have reached the
haven of rest. He not only
found here all the necessary
and proper remedies for restor-
ing the diseased Fand crippled
condition of the physical body,
but he found a large stock OF
the choicest food. for the brain;
that which produces the growth
of the mind, viz: Books. These
were we'll selected and ;ealcu-
lated for the young as well as
the old. And did the people
but know that to cultivate a
good healthy mind in the child,
will do more to develop good
healthy body than all the medi-
cine in the world, they would
invest more liberally in good
books for the children. And
yet, nevertheless, this is a fact
which can and has been sue
.eessfully Demonstrated many
times by the best scientists in in
J the world. This traveller was
much pleased with these two
stores in one large building be-
Ing 50 successfully managed for
the welfareand .wenbeing of the
human family, so much SO that
he has concluded to make Napo-
leon his future home, where he
San have free access to this
Mammoth Store, aud to receive
bids tor matrimony, which can
be addressed to Traveller, care
Of the Northwest Office, Napo-
leon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

John Sherman could not resist making
allusion to himself as the "founder and
finish err of resumption. John had
probably forgotten the time when he
hitched up his suspenders and took a
square leap into the Greenback camp,
from which he was extricated by his hard
money friends. with a good deal of diff
Guilty. y.--Columbus Times, Dem.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

No Mother. should be without Castoria
for Children. The old formula OF Old DR..
Pitcher. 1t assimilates tile food cures
Costiveness, Diarrhoea and wind Collie.
prevents raising Sour Curd. always fever
ishness and destroys Worms, Castoria is
not narcotic. 1t gives health to the
child and rest to the mother. my20-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
Drugeists, Testimonv.

H. +. Mccarthy, Wholesale and Retail
Druggists. Ottawa, Ontario. writes:
Il was afflicted with Chronic Bronchitis
for some years. but have been completely
cured by the use of DIR. Thomas Electric
Oil, in doses of 5 drops on sugar. have
also pleasure in recommending it as an
embrocation for external use" For sale
by j. C.eSaur.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

In the counting room of a Galveston
lrishman the following notice is stuck
up In a conspicuous place: Persons
having no business in this office will
please get through with it as soon as
possible and leave,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

No Mother should be without Castoria
for Children. Theld formula of Old DR..
Pitcher. 1t assimiltes the food cures
Costiveness, Diarrhma and wind Collie,
prevents raising Sour Curd, always fe-
verishness and destroys Worms, Castoria
is not narcotic. 1t gives health to the
child and rest to the mother. my20-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

Write to. Mrs. LYDIA E.. PINKHAM. 233
Western Avenue. Lynn, Mass, for names
Of ladies that have been restored to per-
feet health by the use of her VEGETABLE
COMPOUND. 1t is positive cure for the
most stubborn cases of female weakness
Of
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
STARVING IRlsHMEN.
POOR LAW GUARDIANS BESIEGED
BY A FAMISHED CROWD.
A Distressing Scene at Kanturk--Th
Desperate Men Compel the Guar
dians by Threats to Give
Them Relief.

LONDON, Jan. 26.- A Kanturk cores
pondent describes remarkable scene al
meeting of the Poor Law Guardians.
The day was bitter cold. About two
hundred famished persons stood without
the workhouse where the guardians met.
Among them were eighty stalwart but
hungry looking laborers, who loudly
demanded work. The guardians could
give them none. In the midst of the
meeting word was brought that the
laborers were forcing their way into the
huildiffp
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

A bill to punish men who beat their
wives, by publicly whipping them, has
been introduced into the Illinois legis-
lature.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03

There seems to be a skeleton in Jay
Gould's house. He will not allow any
member of his household to receive or
make calls except in his presence.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
THE GUARDIANS BEsIEGED.

Business was suspended and dead
silence prevailed. Immediately after
ward footsteps were heard ascending the
stairs. The door was almost taken from
It's hinges with the kicking and pushing
it received from the outside. Several
voices were heard calling ON the guar
dians to open the door and give them
relief. The door was opened by Mr..
Cauliffe, one of the guardians. who was
about to leave the room, when he was
thrown back and informed that neither
he nor any guardian in the room should
leave until they had done something for
them. The passage on the stairs was
thronged with sullen, famished-looking
mon
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-02-03
A DESPERATE MAN.

One of the guardians suggested that
they could get some tea in the house,
when voice replied: -"To hell with
your tea! What good is tea to us when
our children are starving? As much as
God made little apples | am ready to die
forlmy children. Ill do something des.
perate If l don't get relief for them.
A scene of confusion ensued, which
lasted several minutes. In the back
grounds some poor fellows were weeping.
After some time the men got to under
stand that they could find bread and tea
in the hall and that their families would
receive outdoor relief for week. The
besieged guardians were, ON this under.
standing, allowed to go uninterrupted.
The men seeking relief made their way
to the dining hall, where they did full
justice to the meal.
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contours rather too opulent to be statu-
esque. but whose imperial bearing even n
ridiculous bathingsuit, and the proud
setting of whose head even in such straw
hat as would make Byzantine Madonna
giggie outright, had attracted their at
tention and led to swift excursion among
DAYS long gone
II wish she would lose that absurd
bathing hat IL should so like to see if
she woud remind US as strongly OF her IN
face as she does in carriage" said Mrs
Eldrick
But YOU never told me. Dora" said
Lawyer Ben, .'how-rabid little rebel that
you were-you happened to be on the spot
so opportunely.'
Annie and / had been with Nanny
Lib. who was i'll. As | told Eldrick at
the time, knew Susan was meditating
mischief | saw that she had not only
nailed up the parlor-doors and windows,
but that she put one of the pistols in her
pocket before she went out TO sit upon the
piazza. put the other in my pocket. }
don't know why, unless it was divine
inspiration to save Eldrick. When
heard her voice in that excited tone OF
hers. I could not but hear that she adj
dressed the man that l-l-l-well, that
| respected-and so +"
1T was Dora's profound respect Tor the
only Fed. except her brother-n-law, she
had ever seen. that kept her rebel eyes at
do0r-cracks and key-holes whenever was
about" laughed Judge Demille. For which
piece OF impertinence his wife glared at
him in-adoration.
To pay you for that, Eldrick, III tell
you the truth right out loud: neither q
hose pistols tcas i0aded ~
They were still chatting of those old
DAYS. when Mrs. Demiile burst into a
sld,l. exclamati n. Her b ue eyes, large
and round, were fixed rs if fascinated
upon a couple who had just entered the
room. The gentleman was tall, stout,
bald, and fiity. of rather lordly presence.
and with no signs of an anchorIte habit.
The lady was also tall, stout, and forty,
with the remains OF remarkable beauty
overlaid with an abundance OF mature
flesh, but of such regal air and carnage
a. are never numbered among the divine
rights of female soyereigns. The ladys
eyes fell upon the group at the window
She turned as white as it was possible Tor
her somewhat time-stained face TO turn,
and then seemed To overlook it, gazing
vaguely tar away out upon the moaning,
unresting sea.
To everybody's surprise, however, her
companion stepped briskly forward. say
ing cheerilv. why, bless my soul. II this
isn't Colonel Demille -
by George, Colonel Littlebig how do
you do ,"
In moment the two groups inter
mingled. There were constrained, half
cordial. half-shrinking greetings, with
lively efforts to talk cheerily, laugh merri-
". and to wear away whatever moth and
rust of memories might eat into the
cordially OF the present, forgetting and
forgiving hour.
In the midst of the rather ostentatious
hustle Eldrick DemiIle heard soft, lazy
voice at his side: "Edrick, it ras an ex-
traordinary pleasantly. wasn't it? But
YOU took it SO awtully an serieug. you
gave me no chance to explain"
Twas a capital joke, answered Judge
Demile. heartily. land one that thank
you for with all my heart, Soon. Come
let's have some dinner"
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Taxes of 1881.
STATE OF MAINE, CITY OF AUGUSTA
TREASURER'S NOTICE,

The State. County. City and Village School Dis
trct Taxes assessed in the City of Augusta for the
year 1881, have been committed TO GUY Turner Col.
ector of said City, for collection by warrant of the
Assessors of said city, dated June 9th, 1881, and
said Collector is required to complete and make
return of said collections to the Treasurer of said
city on or before the first day of March, 1852.
And, in conformity with provisions of law notice
Gil of said CITY, and of the VILLAGE DISTRICT
in said city, said taxes due and PAYABLE to
the Collector, on or before August 49, 1851 and that
an ABATEMENT or
DISCOUNT OF SEVEN PER CENT
will be allowed on al Taxes VOLUNTARILY
PAID on or before that day, and INTEREST AT
SIN PER CENT will be added to all taxes re-
naming unpaid August 18th, ISL
GUY TURNER, Treasurer of Augusta.
June ~ ISL t&wtillang16
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IN the District Court Of the United Suites for the
District Of Maine.
In the matter of WILLIAM X. LANCEY Rank
rupt. In Bankruptcy
AT Portland in said District. on the 18th ay of Nav
A: D. ISL. Before Hon. Edward Fox, Judge of
said District Court, in Bankruptcy
District of Maine.
Upon the application of Levi Greenleaf of Pitts
heid IN the County of Somerset and State of Maine
Assignee OF William X. Iancey, asking leave TO
execute receipt in full of all demands to date
against Franklin Smith, and discharge to one
T. N Cover of all liability under certain agree ments
given by him to said Lancey relative to certain execu
ton lands, far said Smith is bound TO protect
said Cover and receipt in full to date of all claims
against Smith 4 Meader, said Smith being desirous
OF having complete and irrcvocable bar to all claims
on the part of said estate and it seeming lust that he
should have the same, as from a careful examination
appears at least nothing is due from him ana bv an
amlcable settlement all litigation and consequent
expense to said estate may be avoided N is or
dered that notice of this application be given to all
parties interested TO appear the June term of this
court, to be held at Bangor the 2sh day of June
A. d. 1881, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon bv pubEca
ton twice week in the Bangor Daily w mig and
Courier and Daily kennebec Journal.
Witness the Hon. Edward Fox Judge of the said
Court and seal thereof, at Portland in said Dis
trict, on the 25th day of May. A. d. 1851.
LIS WI, r. PREBIF.
Clerk of said Court for said District.
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I'D have had you shot, sure's gun :"
quoth Lawyer Ben.
III You had. I'd have bayoneted the
whole regiment :" exclaimed elegant Mrs.
Eldrick with such funny little fierce
ness as made them all laugh.
Lucky for You. YOU didn't" said
Judge Demille. ''tor in that case YOU
would never have hal the honor of meet
ing these two peoples" and he looked
with large complacenoy on his wife and
son.
The three elder people were sitting at
one of the windows of the reading-room
of the st,6ilimeato al bdgai at the Lido.
Young Ben Demille who wandering about
among the little dining tables of the bal
cony. with mind evidently inclined din
nerward. The blue Adritic rolled in
toward them with hoarse music and foam
edged pillows: behind them. fair Venice
shimmered Whitley, in a mist of turquoise
and gold: the voices OF merry bathers
came up from below. and the three slight
lv damp heads were all a little inclined tor
ward. watching the amusing scene In
waich they had 50 recently been actors.
From this window they had noticed a new
conner into the waves,-a woman with
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