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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
The Farmers Private Railroad
Station.
TChicapo Herald

''We made singular discovery the other
day, remarked an official of road running
into Chicago. "About three miles beyond
certain station on our line there is farm
house by the side of the track. Just beyond
the track there is little creek, over which
there is small bridge. About four years
ago some repairs were made to that little
bridge, and, of course, the bridge gang put
up sign board Run Slow on either side
during the day or so the bridge was weak
ened When they finished their work, they
went off end forgot the signs. The fact
is, the boards had disappeared, and they
didn't take the trouble to hunt them up.
''Some weeks afterward, no one knows
just when, these signs reappeared in their
former places Nobody knew who put them
there or what for. Nobody cared. If the
section men noticed them at all they thought
the bridge men had done it. 1t was none of
theengineers business why they were there
1T was their duty to observe regulations,
which required them to slow down at all
such signs Observe regulations they did,
For about four years not q train had passed
Dver that little bridge without slowing al
most to standstill The culvert, for that's
all it is, has been as safe as any part of the
roadbed, and yet, starting and stopping
trains there has cost this company thousands
of dollars You know, it costs money to
stop and start " iM,.
"You are vu ering how it all comes
about, of cours, Well, that farmer stole
those boards and put them up again at his
leisure. For four years he has been going
into the town or coming from it on our
trains getting on or off right at his own
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

Jen. Beauregard's stirring account Of the
AtSt battle Of Bull Run in recent maya
IHe, has brought its author into prominent
notice just now. A native of New Orleans,
be graduated from West Point in 1888 at
the age of 81. Fought in the Mexican war:
was superintendent of the Military Acad-
sthy at West Point in Feb. 1861, but re-
aligned on the secession of Louisiana; was
In command of the confederate forces at
Charleston, s. c., when on April II he
c3mmenced hostilities by the bombardment
Of Fort Sumpter; on July 81 he won the
battle Of Bull Run, and now arraigns JEFF
Davis for not permitting him to follow up
that victory by the capture of Washington.
10 was prominent in most of the great bat
ties of the war from Shiloh to the fall Of
Richmond. And has since been active in
the construction of railways and the devel-
opmsnt of the south. At the age Of 81 he is
in excellent health.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
JOHN HABBERTON

Mr.. Habberton, at present editor of The
New York Telegram, became famous in
1875 as the anthor of "Helen's Babies"
book which reached an edition of 25O, 900
copies in America and circulated largely in
England, France and Germany as well.
Born in Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1S42, young
Habberton was taken west at the age Of 8
years; received common school education
in southern Illinois; went to the war and
has since been editor of The Christian
Union, and later an editorial writer on The
New York Herald, until promoted to his
present position. He has written "Other
Peoples Children" and other works, but
without the result that attended his first
great success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

In the cabinet of Mr.. Gladstone, Earl
Granville holds the most difficult position,
but one in which by previous training he is
better fitted than probably any other man
in the kingdom He is SO years old, and
was first appointed under secretary of
foreign affairs in 1910, since which he has
several times had charge of the office His
face indicates the cool deliberated judgment
he brings to matters of state. His popu-
larlty is equal to that of the premier.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
VaEarles of Some Duelists.
Manchester Courier. j

An Irishman who was very near-sighted,
about to fight duel, insisted that he should
stand six PAGES nearer his antagonist than
he did to him, and that they should both
fire at the same time. This beats Sheridan's
telling fat man VIII was going to fight a
thin one that the latter's thin figure ought
to be chalked on the others portly person,
and If the bullet hit him outside of the chalk
mark it was to 60 for nothing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

This genial old philosopher, whose mama
has been before the public for generations,
first saw the light at Wolcott. CT, in 1893.
ter's families in "old Virginny." By con-
slant reading and study he was enabled, at
the age of %. 10 60 to Boston and open a
school for children. His system of teaching
met with so much opposition that he was
obliged to close the school. Since then he
has been prominent in advocating educa-
tional, theological reforms, through his con-
versational lectures He is also an enthu-
siast on thesubject of proper diet as source
of health,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
A Victim of the Crazy Quilt.
lSnmaruilla Inlarna

"What are you doing, Maryf' asked
Somerville husband, addressing his wife.
II am sewing on crazy quilt" she replied.
care there any buttons on it" ''No" T
thought not" he said; cit wouldn't be like
you to be sewing on anything that needed
buttons" and drawing deep sigh he pro-
ceeded to fasten his suspenders with half
burned match.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
Gopher-Tail Currency.
TBismarck Tribune.1

Some OF our counties pay five cents tail
for gophers, and in La Moure they pass as
currency. A man goes into a saloon, and
for drink throws on the c'unter gopher
tails When the drawer is tull they are
taken to the county office an redeemed or
paid out 1t looks little novel in church to
see gopher narratives going into the contri-
button box
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
Dame Nature Love for Politicians.
baltimore News1

IBaItlmOre News.T
The apple crop this year is said to be Of
an extraordinary character, SURPRISING that
of all previous seasons since 1880, which was
also presidential year. The fact is con-
sidered rather notable. since it seems to in
dicate that nature with her usual kindness
adapts herself to the needs Of man, and pro-
vides the means for plenty of cider in the
times of exciting politics.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

The Collegian: "What do you think Of
Fieldinga' asked Boston girl Of a Harvard
graduate ooh, it's important, Of course,
but it don't amount to anything withou.
good batting"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

The reappointment by the president on
Oct. 2S, Of Mr.. McCulloch, to the position of
secretary of the treasury, was surprise.
Mr.. McCulloch is about "A years Of age but
. man Of active habits and in excellent
health He was first appointed to this posi-
tioh by President Lincoln in 1855, and held
the Office for four yeaIs He has had long
and successful experience as banker. In
1857 he was president of the State bank Of
Indiana, comptroller Of the currency in 1868.
and in 1859 established in London the bank
ing house of Jay Cooke, McCulloch G. Co.
he Is still interested in several large fnan-
cial enterprises. Mr.. McCulloch is native
Of Maine. He lives at present on farm in
Maryland, about six miles north of Wash.
ington.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

The Vandalia bridge across the Wa
bash river at Logansport has been COM
pleted. 1t is one of the finest struct-
ures on the entire system.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

The three outlets of disease are the
bowels, the skin and the kidneys. Reg
ulate their action with the best purify
ing tonic, Burdock Blood Bitters.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

Catarrh is constitutional disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is constitutional
remedy. 1t cures catarrh. Giveit trial.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

Peck's Sun: A bird in the hand is worth
two that have not been through the incu
bator.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27

The days are getting very short;
likewise thr n en- who owe the printer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
Whore Boa Constructor Would Fail.

London has tested the squeezing powers
of boa constructor twenty-five feet long,
and is satisfied that he couldn't crush the
ribs of woman given to tight lacing if he
was given every show a snake could ask for.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-11-27
THE CINCINNATI
WEEKLY Enquirer
FOR 1888

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All departments Of the paper are replete with lat
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13
Prof. j. W. Caldwell.

AT Il meeting OF. the faculty OF the
S. w. p. University, the following
action was taken in view of the
resignation and approaching reno
val of our beloved and esteemed
colleague and friend, Prof. j. w.
Caldwell :er - s
Whereas, Information has reached
ed us that DR.. j. w. Caldwell has
rendered his resignation of the pro-
fessorship of Natural Science in this
Institution, and .s "tiAEi 10 ,
Whereas, DR.. Caldwell has serv-
ed IN this important position for
eleven years with honor and credit
to himself and to the University,
and .zFf .u. G3E ra'H
Whereas, during all these years
the intimate association of himself
and his colleagues has been uni-
forrnly most pleasant and harmoni-
Gus, and / g.F4{1
Whereas, DIR. Caldwellas Profess
sor has contributed much to the
success of the University by his
fidelity as Instructor and his wise
counseis as member Of the Facul-
ty. Therefore, be it 70 ftfi
Resolved, |, That we, his col
leagues, hereby express our sincere
regret on the OCCASION of the sever
ance of u connection so long and SO
happily existing among us.
Resolved, 2, That in the resigna-
ZION OF DIR. CaldWeIl this Institution
has lost an accomplished professor
and a faithful instructor, whose en-
tire course of service has had for its
motto only duty. es,F
Resolved, 8, That in the removal
of DR.. and Mrs. Caldwell, both our
University circle and the Presbyte-
rian church of this city have lost
two of their most valued and be-
loved members, whose places in our
esteem and affection cannot easily
be supplied. a E#tsfs#
Resolved, 4, That IN retiring
from our midst DIR. Caldwell viii |
bear with him our most cordial |
wishes and earnest prayers for the |
success and happiness % himself |
and his beloved hmily, both here
and hereafter.
BY order %, the Eu.l ty, RI ~ |
q. F. NIGl; Assem-, Sec.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

THE Courier-Journal did everything
in its power to defeat Cleveland and
in the most contemplate way, too.
1t is susceptible of proof that Mr.. Wat
terson privately expressed his indiffer-
ence as to the result, and even went
SO far as to say that Democrats were
throwing their money away subscrib-
ing to q campaign fund to aid in the
election of a man like Cleveland.
Iowayar MO --f,tyUSO MI. "aSta-5on
aisS. nIs obsequious followers have dis
covered that he is not a Democratic
oracle after all.-OWensboro Messenger.
Our Kentucky contemporary goes
too far. Undoubtedly Mr.. Watterson
WAS not pleased at the elimination Of
the tariff Issue from the campaign, and
success without vigorous pushing of
the revenue only idea didn't fiatter his
vanity, but his Democratic instincts
and affinities were entirely too strong
to allow him to wish for Republican
success. We don't like this way of inn
pugning motives. Give the devil his
due.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

John Sherman was interviewed in
Washington the other day. He thinks
that sectional issues are decided, SO far
as they can be. / do not say altogeth-
er wisely, but nevertheless they are
disposed Of for the present, at least
and every live question before us is
practically new one. \ l do not
believe we are going TO have new par
ties, but. perhaps, recasting of old
ones upon broader lines" He believes
that the Senate "will treat Mr.. Cleve-
land with perfect fairness and confirm
his appointments made in pursuance
OF law and custom" . -t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

Mr.. J. g. Joseph, of this city, re-
ceivd letter recently from the
Vice President elect, Hon, Thos, A.
Hendricks, which. he permitted q
CHRONICLE man to scrutinize. Mr..
Joseph was brought up in Indian
apolis, lived there the greater por-
ton of his life, and is well acquain-
ted with Mr.. Hendricks. He wrote
to Mr.. Fl. making inquiry about a
private matter, and the letter from
that gentleman was In reply to
same. 1t WAS very courteously and
and kindly expressed. The chicog-
raphy was OF the nondescript kind
characteristic of lawyers, but very
legibis, II lani.Hniy- -r..a air... :
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

Miss EVA MAcKAY, daughter OF the
Bonanza King, is affianced to Prince
Colonna. The Prince comes Of an
old Roman family that has existed
since medieval times. His title is an
empty one and indicates nothing but
his noble blood, The Colonnas were
feudal despots in early days. their
broils with their rivals, the Orsini,
brought Cola di Rienzi to the front
with his ideas OF restoring good sense
and good government to the Eternal
City. The Prince owns an ancestral
palace in Rome, now occupied by the
French legation. Miss Mackay is the
only child OF a native Irishman who
was once street Arab In New York.
1t was her mother who distinguished
herself by destroying portrait by
celebrated Partisan artist for which
she had paid $4,000. The young lady
is said to be delicate, with red hair and
a pale face. She is the heiress of
probably s1OO,OOO,OO0
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

2Sl,967 of the voters of Tennessee
are for Railroad Commissioners and
only 1909 against.-Afenlphis Appeal,
The Appeal is big enough and old
enough to know that is not true. The
total vote for the Republican candi-,
dates for commissioners was 80 many
votes against the commission scheme,
and these added to the scratchers OF
both parties make IA, us, against 49,
1872, the vote for Savage. The Repub-
licans opposed the commission in their
platform, their candidates declared to
the public that their candidacy meant
opposition to the measure and that
they would not fill the offices if elect
ed. The thing was put before the
people of the State in that shape. The
Appeal knows all OF this and so does
everybody else.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13
Rules and Regulations.

The following rles and regula
tions have been adopted by the
managers of the tock, seed and
poultry show. whih takes place in
the city on the lott and IL Of this
monthly:
First-The exhibit WILDE opened
tothe public or. Tlesday morning,
Dec, 10TH, at 10 Q'dock and closed
"Wednesday night, the 18th at 1920
o'clock. Sr#sfHT
Second-It will be opened each
day from 10 a., 10, 10 4 b, nj, and
during each night from GEO to 1880
'Third-All exhibits will be re-
moved on Thursday morning, Dec.
18th, by their oWiers except such
as are retained by the Association,
as named elsewhee, and no article,
must be removed anti The exhibi-
tion closes.
-WhiIstevery precaution
will be used to avid loss by theft or
otherwise, the Association will not
become esponsibleshOuld any oc-
eur. During the h,urs closed, the
doors of the house will be locked
and properly guarded. 5.'af3
Pifth-As a general rule cOmpeti-
ton will be required in all cases
where premiums are given, except
In some cases where there is avery
high degree of ezcelIence. W 4
Sixth-Where two or more pre-
miuns are Offered on a single arti=
ole the exhibit awarded highest
merit will have arst choice, and so
on.
seventh-No person will be per
mitted TO act as Judge In any class
In which they aaie exhibit0rs.A ~ W
Eighth-No entry fee will be
charged for any article placed on
exhibition, but IN order to raise the
necessary means for paying expens.
es an admission fee of twenty-five
cents for grown persons and 10
cents for chilidrea hinder 10 years
VIII be charged. Thkets will be on
sale at the court hOuse on the first
t1oor and at the usual place.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

A TRAIN was robbed at Trench
station, about three miles from Lit.
tie Rock, Sunday night. The pas
sengers were relieved of money and
valuables to the amount of 5000,
The robbers were six In number.
They left the ladies unmolested and
one Of them remarked that his
mother was a lady though he was a
odd scoundrel," They shot at
the conductor several times but no
one was hurt, Three Of them have
since been captured.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13
STEWART HUME, Secy.
Assault on Conductor Cole.

The following dispatch appeared
in the Nashville Banner of Monday.
GUTHRIE, KY, December s-A
dastardly attempt on the life OF
Conductor Cole, of the Louisville
q Nashville railroad, was made
yesterday, When train No 81, ieav-
ing Nashville at 1915, arrived at
Ridgetop, a burly, unruly and de-
tiant negro, whose name could not
be learned, became SO obnoxious
and offensive that he not ONLY detied
Capt. Cole, but all passengers aboard
the train. Capt. Cole, in very
gentlemanly manner, put him off
the train, The negro had lust put
his foot on the platinum when Il pal
stepped forward, and pulling an
ugly and formidable knife, made a
dash at Capt. Cole, who, to defend
himself, pulled a revolver and fired
three shots at random to intimidate
the drunken negro who persisted in
advancing. Capt. Cole then took
deliberate aim, and without the
least trenor said, "You move an
inch further and you are a dead
man." whereupon the negro and
pal beat hasty retreat. The pas
sengers on board, both LADIES and
gentlemen, congratulate Col, Cole
upon his cool and determined way
Oh dealing with roughs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13
FoRD's ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.


We are to have performance by
this web known company next Tues
day, Dec. 10th, at Elders Opera-House.
The opera 10 to be q new one, entitled
@The Orange Girl" and it. is to be
played. by quite a full company, as,
regards vocal talent, comprising eight
principal singers and a chorus of 25.
Thus fnuchswe are informed by the
advance agent andg the Programmes;
what we are gong to say fnsoa5 own,
person about it is what we personally
know.
First then, the prin,G donna is Mrs.
Zelda Seguin. OF this lady we speak
with confidence wheu we say that she
combines the united excellences of
singer and actress IN higher degree
than any singer we know of now sing
ing in English opera. Her voice is
one of that rare sonorousI quality
which combines the registers ofanezao
soprano and contralto, and possesses
that sympathetic power which is able
to express every range of emotion
from the most joyous gaiety to the
deepest and most fervent passion. As
an actress, we can only add that her
voice is so expressive that it is itself
a great part of her acting, which fur
Their carried out by countenance and
gesture gives her representations re-
atty that brings them home to every
mans sympathy. p. Z
The opera she sings in is new and
we have never heard it, but it is the
composition of the same musician as
composed the well known opera, "The
Chimes of Normandy" the brightest
work in comic opera since the death
Of Auber. Don't let us:be understood
however, when we say comic opera, as
meaning Opera Boufe That ifnpudent
hybrid, one-fourth singing, one-fourth
grimace, and the other half sheer in
decency, is a performance i'll which
Mrs. Seguin would never play she is
a lady received in the best society
wherever She goes, and her appearance
in any composition. is guarantee
that it is piece proper to present to
a refined and cultivated audience.
Such luck as hearing MIS-. seguin in
Clarlssville is thing weianever antic-
ipated, and we thank Messrs. Elder
and Wood for the. chance. -
d. F. w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-12-13

In the Senate Monday Mr.. Mitchell
read letter from Gen. Grant relating
to the bill recently introduced to give
him a pension. Gen. Grant expresses
a hope that the bill will be withdrawn,
as under no circumstances could he
accept pension, even if the bill pass
ed both houses and received the APP
proval Of the president. Mr.. Mitchell
stated that he introduced the bill be.
cause he was chairman of the commit
tee on pensions, and the president has
recommended pension for Grant.
He (MitchelD had always felt that
Gen. Grant ought to be placed where
he was when, to accept the presiden.
cy he laid down the great Office he
won in the war. In difference to Gen.
Grants wishes, Mr.. Mitchell withdrew
the bill. S.. a....E ... T.. ...t