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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

The store room and Tkitchep {of the
Planters Hotel, ST. Louis, were burned
on the morning of the 18th. The hour
was four o'clock and panic ensued
among the guests, which no doubt was
intensified BY the tecqlledti1p ofthF
recent terrible loss Of life BY the burn
ing of the Newhall House in Milwau-
kee. The fire did not reach the hotel
pfbper, but FIVE lives were lost aidlt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

CAN this be true? We quote from
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
aMembers Of the Ohio Legislature, by
reason Of their anxiety to get home
toward the close Of the week, and theii
tardiness in returning, do not devote
more than three full days in each
week, on the average, to business
This MAKES long sessions necessary. '''ia
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

DISASTER follows disaster, and the
people have hardly the facts OF the
horrid Milwaukee fire, when the re-
port ,eomessfrom over sthe watsEithai
three hundssa lives we're lostlon the
r3th by the .burninigrsf circus in
Berditscheff, Russia Poland. During
the performance fire broke out and
before the spectators EcoOd tescape the
whole structure was ablaze, and hun
dreds perished.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

Or the 46, l62 ,73s bushels Of grain
shipped to Europe from New York in
1882, not single bushel went under
the American flag. And yet there is
hesitation about repeating the absurd
and destructive navigation laws be-
cause John Roach and his allies object
- ON. Conn., Gazette.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18
AMERICAN corned beef has been ex-

AMERICAN corned beef has been ex-
cluded from Germany. This is in the
aature Of theGprohibitory protective
tariff, 4tbs practical intent Of which is
te pay opf Goysrnnent of II its own
coin. The protective policy, in the
very nature of things, is unjust to the
masses of the papme:Qb AMI oantfy
that adopts it. Nor must America ex-
pect much longer to sail into free ports
with her products, and continue to
levyther protective duties upon foreign
lmportations.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

Al BILL introduced in the Senate
proposes to buy . $50 patent ballot
box for each polling place in the
Union. We believe the masses in this
country are honest enough to vote in
an old hat for that matter, but the Re-
publicans have come to the conclusion
that their party is becoming 50 corrupt
that d curb must te placed upon them,
and SO they wish patent ballot boxes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

We print in this issue the proposed
amendments of Mr.. J. Il Tyler to the
present ditch law. AS our people are
concerned in all ditch measures they
will read what Mr.. Tyler wishes 10 be-
come law with interest. .,.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

t3THE Presidential Succession Bill
passed the Senate on the 9th inst, by
vote of 40 to 13. The following are
it's provisions: In the case of the re-
moval, death, resignation or inability
of both President and Vice President
of the United States, the Secretary of
State, or if there be none, or in case of
his removal, death, resignation or ina
bility, then another member Of the
Cabinet, in this order of presidency:
Secretary Of the Treasury. Secretary
|of War Attorney General, Postmaster
General, Secretary of the Navy and
Secretary of the Interior shall act as
President until the disability is re-
moved, or until the vacancy is other.
wise lawfully filled, such officer being
eligible to the Office of President un-
der the Constitution, and not under
articles Of impeachment by the House
Of Representatives at the time the
powers and duties Of the office shall
tlevolve upon him; provided, that
whenever the powers and duties OF
President Of the United States shall
devolve upon any Of the persons named
if Congress be not in session, or if it
would not meet regularly within TWEEN
ty days thereafter, it shall be the duty
Of the person upon whom said powers
and duties shall devolveto issue proc
lamation convening Congress in ex-
ttraordinary session, giving twenty days
notice Of the time OF meeting. Sec
ton two provides that the preceding
section shall only be held to describe
and apply to those officers who shall
have been appointed by the advice and
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

BRowN County Nesus wants to know
when the Republican party ever gave
an office to a Democrat. Then it
pauses for reply. Then it wants to
know why the Democratic party should
give any Offices to the Republicans,
And it pauses for reply.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

! TIE Garfield commission has award
ed the contract for the Garfield statue
to Charles Niehaus, of Cincinnati.
The price to be- paid by the State of
Ohio is $4,000. 81,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

OK steel, Of thes kind and quality
used in-making farming utensils the
tariff commission raises the duty from
$50.40 to S6l,6O per ton. And this
is sample of the ''rellef" the bill
furnishes for the farming interests.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

str would seem that Grant is not out
OF politics as some of his friends would
have the1people jbglieye He is now
in washington lobbying Sfdra treaty
with Mexico.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

MUcH valuable and interesting gmat-
ter viii be found upon the inside 81
this issue. In addition to local and
miscellaneous matter is the Tyler Ditch
Law, the great Milwadkes Fre, Pro-
posed Judicial Amendment to the Con-
stitution sc.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

a BILL has been intrpduced insthe
bhlo) ,heEaiatSra- amsnd1ffaig 1fig 5sdctiOn
42l5, so as.to provide against imagin-
airy damages ssgsjnst focksf of sheep
and for payment only for those killed
or wounded.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

iTnf president has vety sehsibly
Withdrawn che name yf 0imstead as
one Of the District Commissioners
The people raised To much OF arackes
over the appointment '"eS Do iih
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18
.--WHo wifl@the

r---WHo will"the President appoint as
the three civil service commissioners
under the Pendleton bilI2 One must
be Democrat. 'sii'~ %"e " &ss
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

DA UGHTERS, WIVES and MOTHERS.
DR.. Anarchists Catholican, Female Rem.
edy-guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded Will cure female dis
eases. All ovarian troubles, inflammation
and liberation, falling and displacement
or bearing down feeling, Irregularities,
barrenness, change of life. leucorrhoea,
besides many weaknesses springing from
the above, like headache, bloating, spinal
weakness, sleeplessness, nervous debility,
palpitation, of the heart, &c. For sale
by druggists. Price 81 and 80 per bot
tie. Send to DR.. j. B. Marchisi, Utica,
N. Y, for pamphlet, free. For sale by
d. J. Humphrey. -
Positive Cure for Piles.-To the peo-
ple of this country we would say we have
been given the agency of DIR. anarchists
Italian Pile Ointment-warranted to cure
or money refunded-internal, external.
blind, bleeding or itching piles. Price
so cents box. For sale by D. j. Hum
phrey.
Rock Candy Cough Cure.-Warranted
to cure or money refunded. Coughs,
colds, horseness, throat and lung troubles
(also good for children.) Rock Candy
Cough Cure contains the healing proper
ties of pure white rock candy with ex-
tracts Of roots and herbs. Only 20 cts.
Large bottles 81, cheapest to buy. For
sale by D. j. Humphrey. Nov. 2.1y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

THE Shelby County Republican,, 2
asgk new paper arstft Stated dd'i in Sidney about one
wear ago, has abaated..'A
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

The ill luck on the Wabash con.
tinues. On the 18th the fast train go
ing West was ditched S5 miles East of
Kansas City. The rails spread, throw
ing the baggage, express, chair car and
sleeper into the ditch, completely
wrecking them. The sleeper caught
fire and was entirely consumed, with
all contents, except the passengers. A
Mrs. Crawford, Of indianapolis, was
rescued at the last moment without
her clothes. Charles Shepherd, J. ex-
press messenger, had his arm and col
lar-b bone broken. Two Others were in
|jured.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18
- y ~ n %
New York Grsphicsf ! y
O'DOnoyan R0ssa's Opinion.

ODonovan Rosa, speaking Of the
Great German Remedy to a. friend said:
Mrs RossaIhas been cured of very Sc
I we're attack of, neuralgia by st. Jacobs
Oil. as she viii gladly tell you, il you call
at my residence, 67S Bushwick ave.,
Brooklyn, F;H 9LIIitIlE i
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9AP0LE0Es o., 5inaJAs. ls. 1888:

The bill for free ships has passed
ths-lowgshoqseyf eoBsregss g ia
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18
III --s'the slay8 Iii,
Whose treason, like a dsadly plisAt

And blasts them in their hpur q might Z
No such soldiers of fortude knights of the free lance
who seryethe king upon the wealthies throne, shall
carry our banner ilths march of triumph over the
a6ks sated hSsts of rznitcfnins
Reduce the number of officers to the number act
ually required by the public service; let this number
M selected by the Jefersonian test and hold them to
strict accountability of their trust and the civil
service will be reformed. 1t is not the manner OF
appointment Of oficers which has corrupted the
service; it is the purpose for which the number of
officers were created and the appointments made
which has brought about the evils. Let our party
stpdy and apply econony in every department of the
lpubli6 4srvice, retranch expenditures, reform the
tari reduce taxation, liquidate the federal debt,
abolish anatonal" banks and privileged classes, ad
inister the government in teinterest of the people,
Check instead of fostering monopoles circumscribe
the franchises of corporations, eliminate personal
government frown down the aping of royalty, give us
Democratic government in its Jeffersona an sim
p1icity-
"Down with the eauricrat, up with the Democrat
and power will not only come but 1t will remain, and
long may we hail Jackson's name.
Yours, etc., ]. NJ. HAAG.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

IT now looks as if Dakota will not
be admitted as q State by the present
Congress. 90 - 'sFs1s '
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Administrator,s Notice.

~ OrIcE Is hereby given that the undersigned has
IN been duly appointed and qualified % adminis-
traitor Of the estate Of Andrew Hall iate oI nenrs
Jan. s, 1888. HENRI =. nhA4. nhA4.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

PROMINENT DemocraticAmem bers of
the House of ReprssehsaH that
the fight bet8een Blackburn and Car
Isle for the sspeaksrship of theae4t
House has no~ grown SO bisterthatthe
supporters of either of these two can
didates will ever consent to go for the
other. Democrats think that this fight
will result in electing some other man
Speaker, and that if there is so much
opposition to Randall that he cannot
be elected, the Office will go to either
Dorsheimer Of New York, or Con-
verse; of Ohio. ssY s N
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

The National Hotel at Marion was
burned on the, 18th. Loss $1,000
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1t tells of mysterious adventures with mysterious
people. 1t describes desperate handto-hand com
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The police and nihilists. ltprints EXILE LIFE IN
SIBERIA In vivid and startling colors II relates
famous hunts and adventures with wild animals on
the frozen plains of the far North. It for the first
time exposes the real horrors of existence among the
Siberian convcts 1t describes the horrible instru-
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Government 1t relates the personal experiences Of
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GpsNAxs living in London are said
10, hsYe been notified to bold them
selves in readiness to repair to Ger
mspmto fulfll their terms Of military
agreement .eoia, .hGo4 sgsrlJ
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

A BILL has passed Congress appro'
priating Ss5, 100000 for army pen,
sions for the nexsysar,ET os-a
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DAUGHTERS. WIVES and MOTHERS

President Arthur is reported as SAYING
to his friends that he is tired of his office.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18

Father O,Conner, the ex-priest, was
mobbel at GAINESVILLE, 0.
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The Weekly NEWS,
will be issued by the
CINCINNATI NEWS PUBLISHING CO.,
The First Week in January


It will be Democratic paper, devoted to politics
news markets, agriculture and literature and viii
be edited with the view Of making 1t desirable fam
lily newspaper
As new candidate for public favor, THE WEEKLY
news will cater to the requirements Of its readers
1t will thoroughly discuss all live questions of the
ay. 1t win give particular attention to the gather
ing of the news. Especial care will be taken In
mpiing the various market Ieporis In the inter-
est oil the farmer, goody space will be devoted to
agric ulture. General literature and various matters
tad for the family circle will comprise an important
department of the paper, and 1t will be the purpose
of the management to so edit publish THE
WEEKLY NFwE as to commend II to and make it o
welcome visitor In every household.
THE WEEKLY News will be large quarto, con
taining sixty-four columns CT reading matter print
ed on fine article OF calendared paper
In order to reack all classes IL will be sold ut the
following Dw
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
single copy one year ............. 8 90
club of ten copies, mailed to one post-of
nce.... ............ VI
A club Of twenty copies mailed to one post
omce, QUE yeaf..........s..... IL w
A clnb of thirty copies, mailed to one post
ofh.e, one year .......................-. "A 90
club Of forty copies mailed 10 one post.of-
hce, one year 30 90
And larger clubs at the rate OF 70 cents per copy per
annum.
And In addition, THE WEEKLY NEWS will be
mailed free for year to any person who will raise
club Of tweuty or more annual subscribers at one
post-office, and forward their names and address
with the requisite amount Of money. as per above
table OF rates.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-01-18
BUYFALo has elected another Demo

cratic Mayor, That city is now par
Gal to Democratic Mayors, Since they
have saved il huhdreds OF thousands
Of dollars. - '''4 ''''''" " -"
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will be distributed among those who obtain and send
In to THE WEEKLY NEWS the ten largest clubs of
fnlrate subscribers from any one State by the fst
day Of July, 1888. u.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17
DIED.

SUTER.-September 6, 1888, in Spruce
town, of diphtheria, Calvin .Suter, aged
about - years.
MILLER.-0n the 81 inst, Mrs. Agnes
Miller, wife of John Miller, aged A years, 4
mouths and % days.
KANTNER.-In Sprucetown. October s,
1883. of diphtheria Howard, son of Joseph
II. and Annie NJ. Kantner, aged years, .
months and days.
FULTON On Wednesday October 10,
1883, in Sprucetown, of diphtheria, Lorin
GUY, son of Rev. A. E. and +. +. Fulton,
aged years IL months and 10 days.
LOHR-Near Sprucetown, Of diphtheria,
October 9TH Harry Ambrose, son of Harrison
and I.avina Lohr, aged IS years, months
and 2 days.
He Joined theJ. B. Church last winter,
and lived a consistent Christian. life and
died in the triumphs of a living faith. He
was an exemplary young man, and was
beloved by all who knew him. He was sick
less than week and bore his afiliction with
Christian fortitude and resignation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17

The intelligence Of the death Of DR., Ed,
". klmmell, which sad event took place q,
his home in tins place at an early hour Sat.
urday morning, cast gloom over our entire
community. He had been confined to his
bed for some time by serious illness, and al
though his death was not unexpected, the
announcement of the fact caused shock
seldom felt in any community by the pass
ing away OF one of its priyattcitizens. He
had practiced his profession very successful
ly among our people for upwards of thirty
years, and by his universal courtesy and
kindness had greatly endeared himself to all
who knew him. That the sorrow at his
death was genuine and widespread, was ev-
idenced by the large number Of people who
attended his funeral, which took place at ,
F. N. Sunday. He was about fifty-seyen years
of age, His bereaved family haye the sin
cere sympathy of all
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17
MARRIED.

-BROOK.-0ct. 10Th, by the
Rev. II. King at the Reformed Parsonage,
Somerset, Mr.. Freeman Lchty, to Miss
Laura Brook, both of Ursina, Pa.
R-SCHROCK.-At the home of
the brides parents, October 4, 1883, by Rev.
J. W. Poffinberger. Charles F. Miller TO
Lucy p. Schrock, both of Stonycreek town
ship.
AN-HoFFMAN.-In the Luther
an Parsonage, at Stoystown, on october 3,
1854, by Rev. A. X. FELTON,, Mr.. Samuel
Bowman, of Somerset township, to Miss
Annie f. Hoffman, of Quemahoning town.
ship
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17

Where is the Red Man now ?-Er. Can't
say, really. The last We saw Of him he was
going upthe street sandwiched between two
advertising placards, with feather duster
stuck in his head. If he has got his pay in
advance he is probably drunk in some sa-
loon few blocks away. The placards read,
See the great bargains in Fall clothing Of
fered by l.. NJ. Woolf, of Johnstown, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17
No Material Change.

This is to certify that have used Hunts Rene
dy for the kidney complaint, and derived much
benefit from its use.
have been afflicted about one year, and re-
ceived treatment from the local physicians, and
used a number of so-called specifics without any
material help 1 am happy to say, after using
three bottles of Hunts Remedy, was completely
cured.
never fail TO recommend IT, and you are at lib
erty to use my name in any manner you may
desire.
JOHN W. JOHNSTON.
Norwich Conn., MAY ., 1883
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17
WATERLOO, Iowa,

OtAputE l. loCo.
EDITOR HERALD Il regched this town
few days ago and for the first time since
left Somerset county, ielt myself completely
at home. You are aware, no doubt, from
the number of copies of the HERALD that
reaches this office, that Somerset county is
well represented here.
The town is divided by the Cedar river,
which is spanned by very fine iron bridge.
They have what they term the East and
West side, about equal in size, but not a unit
in thought. Considerable rivalry is mani
Tested between them all of which seems to
increase as the town grows
They have some fine business blocks, ho-
tells, etc, two large Touring mills, grain ele-
yator, wooden mills, etc, with a population
of about 1000. The postoflice is located on
the West side, the court house, Jail, and 9TH
er public buildings of the East side.
met here Lewis Lichty, Mayor of the
city, who was former resident of Somerset
Also your feilow-townsmar. Mr.. John IL.
Uhl. / went out seven miles east of town,
to Brookss. Here / met a number of other
Somerset county people, Barron Bower,
Rhoads, Chorpening, Emmert, HeiPle, and
many others John Emmert farms upon an
extensive scale. He has under cultivation
over l75 acres each Of corn and oats, has
droves ofhorses, cattle and hogs, and seems
to be prospering finely. He j, a very pleas
ant and agreeable man 10 meet, always
ready to extend a hearty welcome to his
eastern friends.
must also make special mention of
kindness extended me from the Brooks
family. They are nicely fixed, and think
it no trouble to make things pleasant for
visitors from their old home.
left on the 5th inst for Cedar Rapids, -
miles south Of Waterloo. This is considera-
bic Of a railroad town, contains about 1900
inhabitants, has some very fine buildings,
and in most all respects resembles the sue
cessful western town. At this place curiosi-
ty prompted me to wend my way TO Green's
Operi House, and hear the political issues
discussed. The Hon. Carter II. Harrison,
famous mayor of Chicago, tried to make
glad tn, hearts of his Democratic brethren.
The house was well filled, but the enthusi-
asm, like the speech, was somewhat fiat
Nuite different, | was Informed, from the
crowd and speech made there one week be-
fore by Senator Ben Harrison, of Indiana.
Political excitement runs high here now,
but Republicans are hopeful, and do not
seem to fear the result.
expect to spend few days with John
W Bell at West Branch, in Cedar county. /
have seen some very fine country, and re-
ceived excellent treatment from all the folks
have visited Will return home by way
of Chicago and Pittsburgh.
T. - FL rsE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17

Every housekeeper should test sugar be-
fore using it in preserving, If you put
spoonful OF white sugar in pure spring wa
ter, the water will remain clear; but if the
sugar contains glucose or other impurities
there will bea sediment IN the bottom of the
vessel. Brown sugar made of glucose will
become ropy when put in water.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-17

NoTE THIs-If any of our readers have
private receipts for liniment, family medi-
cines, horse powders. etc, that they desire
to have compounded, they will do well to
consult Campbell, the Druggist, 264 Main
street Johnstown. His stock of drugs, dye
stuffs. etc, are not only fresh but pure, and
his prices reasonable. His aim is to please
his customers, and he knows that the way
10 do this is by selling strictly pure goods at
reasonable figures. Don't forget the name
and number 264 Main St. Johnstown.