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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

sufferers were in some cases lifted
clean OF their feet and dashed violent
ly 10 the earth as il in an earthquake
while al complained Of sudden nsuses
and acute neuralgia pains. The whole
circumstance is remarkable. and will
give the scientists something TO talk
about and ponder over fnr some time
The great society Of .'sluggers" has
been reinforced by the long expected
arrival Of Mace and the half breed New
Zealander, Slsde. They are attended
by large staff OF admirers wherever
they 60, and are mobbed whenever
they show themselves in their walks
abroad. The announcement OF spar.
ring exhibition drew forth shekels in
mHltitudes. but the only music they
bad to face was the msrtyrdom Of the
police court. The irrepressible Bergh
has managed to get them arrested, and
after much fuss and feathers they have
been put under bonds to keep the
peace which there was no evidence to
show they had the renotest idea OF
breaking. and this sort of martyrdom
has made heroes OF them and been the
best kind of an advertisement. Per-
haps it is as well, though Mace truly
says that the encouragement OF
the noble ar: of self-defence dis
courages the general resort to knife or
pistol, but it also encourages a lot of
hoodlums and rufianism. AS when
walking matches abounded. half the
people one met were more or less Bit
ten by the craze, and INDUCED in
abnormal traps till they tired of it,
mlllioDaires walking several miles to
their Offices and clergymen taking con.
stitutional breathers to brace them up
for the labors of hunting over their
old barrels for something, the congre-
cations hadn't heard for year or two,
so pugilism breeds blackguardism, and
fiourishing fists becomes festive fash
ion.
One "plug" developed by some for
mer edidemic of the kind has just been
settled for a while. l refer to the bill
poster Kenney, who murdered car
driver, after stealing an old pipe and a
battered silver timepiece. This notorl-
Gus thug had been arrested over fifty
times for aggravated assaults, and was
suspected of several murders. 1t has
been proved that like the Italian
braves we read about, he would take
five dollars to thrash some one he had
never even laid his eyes on before and
then, after certifying" himself with
fire-water, take the victim unawares
and "knock him out" How be has
been shielded so long is mystery, and
it puzzles people now to account for
the brute's neck being kept out of the
halter, in face of the clear direction of
the judge in his charge that if guilty
of murder in the first degree-that
there was no possibility of evading
that conclusion. RADIx.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
NAPOLEON, o., FEB. 8, 1888.
Meeting of the Democratic
Central Committee.

The Democratic Central Committee of Henry coun.
~, Ohio, are requested to meet at the Office Of the
Probate Judge, in Napoleon, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1883,
at O'Clock p M, for the transaction of important
business. The Committee consists of the following
persons:
Ridgeville-Conrad Mohr.
Freedom-Harry Gehrett.
Napoleon-D, Meekison, Jr.
Flatrock- F. Nischwitz.
Pleasant, New Bavaria G. Hornung.
Holgate-W. kaufman.
Marlon-J. ii. Hashberger.
Monroe-W. H. Booher
Harrison-J. N. Bliss
Liberty, East--G. U. Foncanon.
West-Wilson Gehrett.
Washington-W. W. McGiffin.
Damascus-A. NJ. Gidley.
Richfied-G. W. Baugher.
Bartlow--Peter Johnson.
BY order of EXECUTIVE COM.
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Administrative Sale of Real Estate.

TN pursuance Of an order Of the Probate court of
Logan county, Ohio, will offer for sale at pub
lie auction on the
9Th day os March, A. D. 1888,
at o'clock p m of said day. at the door of the court
house in the county of Henry, Ohio, the following
described reel estate free Of dower in the county Of
Henry and State Of Ohio, to-wt:
Being the east half Of the east half of section
enteen III the township of Rchfeld, less forty
two (42 acres south OF Defiance road township four
4) north range eight east, containing one hundred
and eighteen us acres, more or less.
Appraised at $25 per acre.
Terms of sale.-One-thrd in hand, one-third in one
year and in two years from the day of sale
with interest," the payments to be secured by mort
gage upon the premises sold.
MARY j. GARWOOD,
Administrative Of the estate Of Levi Garwood, de-
ceased.
By Powell Cowgirl her attorneys.
Feb. Sw4. S6 90
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

A BILL has been introduced into the
Legislature of Pennsylvania which, in
reference to appointments in the civil
service of that state, adopts essentially
the principles of the Pendleton bill re-
Gently passed by Congress, with such
changes as are needed to adapt it to the
requirements of state.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

WHAT'S up now with our sage friend
of the Signal. He has been bowling
at our County Commissioners on &C
count of high taxes from we don't
know when, and now he advocates an
increase of taxes. Some Republican
trick on hand, or is the old man only
talking to hear himself talk?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

GoUvERNEuR NORRIS, United States
collector of customs at Sitks, says that
Alaska is likely to become the great
gold-feld of the world. Rich lodes
have been found upon the mountain.
sides and yield remarkable profits to
placer-diggers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THERE is an election law amend
ment pending in the Legislature
making it penal offence for any one
to erase name and write in the place
thereof on the ticke. another name
without the knowledge and consent Of
the voter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
SHERIFF'S SALE.
William Sheffield and Jonathan D. Norton
Frank Snyder and Thomas Morehead.

Frank Snyder and Thomas Morehead.
Execution, Lucas County Court of Common
Pleas.
By virtue Of an execution, issued from the above
named court and to me directed sheriff of Henry
County, will offer at public sale at the north door
or the Court House, in Napoleon, Ohio, on
Monday, February 10th, 1883,
at the hourof o'clock Of said day, the follow
ing described goods and chattcls situated In Henry
County, Ohio to-wit:
One portable steam saw mill named Mansfield mill
No. 512, with belts and all machinery belonging
thereto situated in Richield township, Henry coun-
ty, Ohio, section 80, the southwest quarter of
said section. j.. s-t.a-7t
Terms Of sale cash. .- s,r---
FRED. ALLER,
Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
E. Il. Pattse, attorney for plaintiffs.
Napoleon, Ohio, Feb 7th, 1888. So 90.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

The once famous William and Mary
College, at Williamsburg, Va, the
alma mater of Jefferson, Marshall,
Monroe, and Randolph, and among
American colleges second only to Har'
ward IN point of age, had but single
student last year and is now closed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

JUST how the State of Ohio has
managed to exist is a mystery. Gov.
Foster has been absent, Private Sec
retary Mussy sick, and the Poker Leg
islature in session but three or four
days, aud that too without q quo
rum! The ways of Providence are
inexplicable.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THE Sunday edition of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer came to US in two Sec
tions. The whole contained sixteen
pages. There Is no doubt about it,
the Enquirer is the greatest ne wspa.
per in the State.
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ls41. ToRTy-sEcoND YEAR. 1883.
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Inc OlueBL, IIUbL EchuDic anu tohukuB hRrlCWsurui
weeklies Of America.
Advocates the interests of the farmer,
the breeder and the dairynan. ri
1t aims to educate and elevate and to give Its pat
rons the latest best and freshest pertaining to
every lue of industry.
The publishers aim to make The Prairie Farmer
the standard agricultural paper of the country. Its
columns are devoted to the growing wants OF farm
ers treating upon all subjects relative to the farm,
garden and household Breeders Of live stock will
lind their interests carefully and fully treated In
spirit Of perfect fairness As family paper II is de-
signed to place 1t in the front rank and keep from
its columns all that Is Objectionable.
The Prair Farmer offeis 0 novel list Of cash
prizes for Ino isest ms.s =, w9ras IN a. can " y
ssThe Prairie Farmer" Every competitor, however,
must become Subscriber 10 the paper for one year
For full rules and regulations, ses Tho PraiIio Far.
mer. sample copies scut 10 any address on tho re-
ceipt Of six cents In postage stampe. Address
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f5 40 Monroe ST., Chicago, III.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

MAINE, after a long and faithful
trial of the law abolishing capital pun
ishment, has concluded that it is a
failure, and the present Legislature
proposes to restore the death penalty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

EAroN Democrat. "Durbin Ward
would make the homellest candidate
for Governor and Ben LeFever the
best looking. How would they look
on the same ticket?"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

SANDUsKY Journal says that "the
majority of the newspapers constitut-
ing the Democratic press of the state
and representing the great bulk of the
Democratic vote, sustain Senator Pen
dleton's course in reference to the civil
service reform bill"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

The Massachusetts Legislative CON-
mittee on Womans Suffrage has de-
cided to report bill in favor of mu-
nlcipal suffrage for women.
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Probate yotiee.

NOTICE is hereby given, that r. W. Cahill. A.
Az Administrator Of the estate Of Thomas Pepneu
mas nled partial account of his Administrator
1888, at O'Clock, q. m.
D. MEEKISON,
reo' o-oW' Probate Judge.
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Attachment Notice.

John O. Broadnix, plaintiff, Before W. A. Tress.
r vs.; Ter, Justice of the
ihe Toledo Brewing Co., Peace, Napoleon Tp.,
defendants. Henry County, Ohio.
nN the 18th day Of January. A. D. 1888, said Jus
tiee issued an order Of attachment in the above
action Tor the sum OF two and twenty oue-huu-
drsotns doliars' j. C. BR0ADNIX
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
Edward 8. Blair, ct al,

Edward 8. Blair, ct al,
va.
G. A. Crawford and o. @. Zellers.
Execution, Lucas County Court of Common
Pleas.
By virtue Of an execution, issued from the above
named court and to me directed as Sheriff of Henry
Cou ty, will offer for sale the premises of said
defendants at Liberty Center, Ohio, on
Monday, February 10, 1883,
at the hour Of o'clock, p M, of said day, the fol
lowing described goods and chattels, situated in
henry county, Ohio, to-wit:
One steam saw mill with machinery and building;
about hundred and nifty thousand ointed slaves
about one hundred and thirty thousand unjointed
slaves: about fifteen thousand halfbarrel slaves
about five thousand and forty pair Of heading job
lot Of sawed heading; about s. cords Of heading
O0lts; about so cords Of stave bOts or as much Of
these goods and chatles will satisfy this
ton and the cost thereof.
Terms of sale, cash.
FRED. ALLER,
Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
Michael Donnelly, attorney for plaintiff.
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Jan is-st
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Jacob strsycr.
as administrator Of the estate of H. Strayer de-
ceased, has filed Sd partial account OF his admin
istration, which will be for hearing and settlement
Feb. 9th, 1888.
Jan 25, 1855 Probate JUDGE
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THERE will be no tariff relief for
this session OF Congress 1t will be
for Democratic Congress to give the
people relief.
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Probate Notice.
Jan. IS, isS

NOTICE is hereby given, that II. Mangus and J.
b. yackmAn, as executors Of George Risssr,
deceased, have filed hnal account Of their sdmini
trAtion, which viii be for hearing and settlement
Feb. 9th, lsss, at 10 O'Clock, .. m.
ID. MEEKISON,
Jan ls-St Probate Judge.
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Samuel Hendrichs.
A'as guardean ofminor heirs of Geo. Turner, decd
has led second account OF his guardianship WhSsh
Will be for hearing and settlement Feb. ., 1855
ID. EEEKIS0N,
Jkh@sSt Probate Judoe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Absolem eager, a.
~ guardian Of Geo. A. Patrick has filed q hnal
account OF his guardianship which will be for hearing
February IL, 1883. d. MEKKIsON.
)anxoSw Probate Judae.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
A FILMING FLOOD,

The Cincinnati Journal says the busi-
ness methods of the country have become
demoralized and cites the alleged fact
that "a Columbus. Ohio, undertaking
firm have found it necessary to advertise
reduction in the price of coffins to in.
duce citizens Of that village to drop off
at profitable rate"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THERE is a rumor in Washington
that our Charley Foster is to succeed
Secretary FOlger in Arthur's cabinet.
A joke, probably.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

Hon. THOMAS A. HENDRICKS has
completely regained his health, and is
once more able to be about the streets
and to attend 10 his private matters.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

CARROLL Chronicle wants no State
Board of Pardons, because if there
were such Board, the Governor would
haye nothing to do.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

Scion CHAsE's green back paper,
published away down in Maine, has
suspended.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THE Nebraska Legislature has elect
ed General Charles F. MandersOn u.
s. Senator He is a native of Ohio Of
course.
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Notice OF Appointment.

Estate of Alexander Craig, deceased.
THE undersigned has been appointed and qualified
% administrative Of the estate OF Alexander
Craig, late Of Henry count! Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 9Th day Of February, A. o. 1888.
MARTHA J. MEEKIsON,
Feb. sat Administratrix.
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Probate Notice.

NOTICES hereby given, that ssmT Hendricks,as
~ guardian Of II. O. Fuller, deceased, has hled
I'd account OF his guardianship, which will be for
hearing and settlement February 9th, 1883.
d. MERKISOG
Jan rs, 1888. Probate Juds..
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

MORGAN county has no railroad.
All the other counties in the State
have one or more.
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Peter HOFFMAN, a
~ Administrator de bonis non Of Stephen Shipsrd,
has dled partial account OF his sdministrstion
which WIN be for hearing and settlement Februay
10, 1883.
ID. MEEKIsON,
Jan. IS, 1888. Probate Judge
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

GF When you pay more for the Rent Of
yoxr Business House than for Advertising
you, Business, you are pursuing false
Doticy. If you can do business let Il be
kaowa..- FRANKLIN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

THE Secretary of the Treasury has
issued his l2oth call for the redemp-
ton of bonds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

NorE.-we respectfully ask the clergymen aswell
as alothers In Henry county, to send us forpubca-
gfbnin the NORTHWEST, allthe marriages and deaths
especially comet % their notice.-ED.)
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Martha Shipard, deceased.
TH undersigned has been appointed and oualifed
as Administrator Of the estate of Martha
Shipard, late of Henry county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 2sth day of January, A D. 1888.
ROBERT P. SHIPARD,
zen Administrators.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

The arson case against the Hersh Bros,
Of Hicksville has resulted in their ac-
uuittal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
BY order o.

Mr.. SAB1N has been elected United
States Senator from Minnesota.
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Probate Notices.


NOTICE Il hereby given, that Moses Ashburn a.
~ Administrators OF Andrew J. Laremore, dse'a,
hAs hsd second partial aceount of his sdEiniIfr-
ton which Will be for hearing and ssitlemeu, Feb-
fuhry iesh, iss3- ls,stN tsET
d. MEEKISON,
Jan II, ,-Jw. Probate JupRe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08
A RIVER OF FIRE.
A Flood Of Flame Carries Destruction
With It-Great Loss of Petroleum
and Other Property.

CLEVELAND Feb. 3.-Eearly this MORN
ing the waters OF Kingsbury run rose far
beyond their usual height, spread over
hundreds of acres of low land, an" sIr,
rounded leaky petroleum still of the
Standard Oil Company, located con
siderable distance above the company e
main works. The escaping oil and refuse
were swept down the stream. and being
carried under the boilers of the Great
Western Oil Works, which were nearly
submerged. the oil became ignited and
foated to a tank containing 5000 barrels
of crude petroleum, which took fire and
exploded, spreading the blazinfi oil in all
directions. Some was carried to Merriam
& Morgan's paraffine works below, which
were also fired.
A FILMING FLOOD
Continuing down the stream the fam.
ing flood next attacked the tanks of the
Standard Oil Works. located in the valley,
one after another of which took fire
Five 12.0C0 barrel tanks, two 5000 bar
rel thanks, four Ztills, one agitator, an
engine house, 500 feet of railway trestle
and various small works were destroyed
The tanks were not all full. Not less
than $4,000 barrels of Oil were consumed.
The loss is estimated at from $3.50, ,00C
to $500. 900. The machinery and stills
were worth $4,000.
Six steam fire engines and three hook
and 10 der companies have been working
all day, and large force of the depart
ment will be required all night to pre-.
vent the fire from spreading.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-02-08

Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
Michael Donnelly, attorney for plaintiff.
Napoleon, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1882. 81 80
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9sn'oeeatit Nortb~est,

~ oFFIOIAL PAPER OF HENRY COUNTY
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nv = = DIRECTORS.
We, PATTERSON, HON. r. RAvApn
JAMES LONG, WiIr.;rl:rD pa ARD,
ALFRED 5. GILLETT. M GFgton' GFUg Del;
ON.ALLISON WHITE. Harr;sb,,. w.. b REILLY,
DIR. c. P. TURNER, HON "a;
d. r. PATTERSON, Hnnt,,A o AFRlCA,
JOHN T. MONROE, HON s.1,Fa: s.on. "a:
JOS. /. KEEFE, Resdina obI n MER,
THOS. r. PATTON, HENPW I'D
W. ]. MEAD, Raaa; .. ECkERT,
JAS. S. MARTIN FnWINg, "a.
DIR. D. HAYES AGNEW Miifi,nnt.D ?. DOTY,
d; II: HOUSTON, HoM' "s'oWn, Nn, r.: :,
Philadelphia, Pa; Wast Chan.N M aoN AGhAN
JOHN G. READING. GEN w wGnTester, Pa.i
Philadelphia, Pa; bnr,o.: W. II; DAVIS,
HON.T.F RANDOLPH cHS ieSvown, ~ T; "a;
Morristown, Nj: Alent",.oO " Upper, ~
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7HE UNION TRUST COMFY,
GIL and 613 Chestnut Street. Phil
delphia, Pa. =.
CAPITAL 100000.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.

.: Ac.s as Erscutor, Administrator, Assione.. p,
eGssser, Ge, Guardtan, Attorney, agent, Trnstse and
vidudi dppointee. """ u" sndt-
.sge rahes .Snafge Of the property of absentees and
apa collects and RENTS income promptly
larry trust and agency known to the iow every nduo
most approved construction. Vaults Of tne
chsraa AeP. IN nre and bnrgarproof safes without
cnarge Piate securities and ali other vai,.
enrey kept q moderate annual charge for az SC
fn.ss and other approved securities for ,a,e
periods, or upon ten days notice iof oennte
VIC. PATTERSON Prcsidept
M.MI MMi.EMSIER m { SGLYMER, Vice President.
FRANCIS BACON, Sec;y and TEL. o.
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ADMINISTRATORS Sale Of Real Estate

u.
By Powell Cowgirl her attorneys.
Feb. S-w4. S6 90
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-04

TWENTY years ago, says the Chi
cago Ne'rs, Henry Willard, who was a
reporter IN desperate circumstances.
applied TO John Swinton for employ
ment. John asked him for a speci-
men of his work and Henry wrote
report Of fire in the Bowery. Swim
ton threw il N the waste basket. gave
Willard 81 to buy his supper and a
bed for the night and advised him to
hire himself out as porter to one of
the commission houses in Ann street.
Some weeks ago, when Swinton start
ed his new morning daily, Willard was
one OF the first subscribers. sending
the subscription price and a note to
Mr.. Swinton, and in the latter he ar
castically remarked that he had
always felt under obligations to Mr..
Swinton for giving him advice which
he did not follow. Then Swinton
wrote a sarcastic editorial about Vii
lard alludmg to him as the golden
spike that had once been a barefoot.
ed German boy. 1t is not known what
Willard will now do. In retaliation, but
If he is anxious to pose as a public
benefactor he viii deed over to Swim.
ton a quarter section of prairie land
IN the northwest corner of Dakota
where the great American socialist
can spend his declining years safe
from the world and the world safe
from him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-12-04
PRESENT CONDITIONS.

TIMES are dull'' is at present a
common remark. They have been
duller and doubtless viii be livelier
The enforced period of dullness usu-
al at this time of year is particularly
apparent this fall and winter by con-
trast The hustle consequent upon
the rapid completion OF the Northern
Pacific railroad has subsided. The
railroad is finished, and the company,
instead OF disbursing are collecting;
in many instances there is consider
able reduction of the working force
In nearly every point along the line
there are fewer men working than
there were three months ago. In
some places work is suspended alto
gether. This fact, coupled with the
withdrawal Of considerable capital
consequent upon the sudden shrink
age in railroad securities some weeks
ago, is the chief cause of the general
tightness as regards money matters.
In Astoria the prevalent duliness is
a matter of contrast. As compared
with other points IN the northwest
our city is by no means dull; as COM
pared with business a short time ago
in this city, the present month shows
a decrease. Astoria occupies In many
respects a peculiar position, It is
the point of entry and departure for
all the travel between San Francisco
and the Columbia; the population is
la gely transient and the industry OF
salmon fishing, permanent in one
sense and temporary in the other.
augments this feature. The style OF
doing business is different from the
interior, and is far more satisfactory.
With us the cash system or one OF
monthly settlements, prevails, and
this Is one of the best evidences OF
the cify's prosperity. Long credits
are unsatisfactory, and IN the end
disastrous A little difficulty at times
in making prompt settlements occa-
sions temporary Inconvenience and
makes it appear as though times were
indeed a little dull, but a comparison
with Portland, Seattle. Tacoma. and
other places results extremely favor
able TO our own CITY.