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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
An Arkansas Hermit,

The death of Abraham Becker is re-
ported. He lived on Watteased bayou,
in Prairie county, Ark, and earned a
livelihood by trapping and fishing. 1t
is claimed he was q native of Syracuse,
Y. where he has many wealthy rel
tives. His abode was tumble-down
nut; his only companions two big dogs.
He led hermit-like existence, shun-
ming mankind. Singular stories con-
cerning him are related. 1t was said
he had been fo ced into voluntary exile
to escape punishment for awful crimes,
and that he had large sums of money
hidden about his lonely cabin. Rumor
likewise stated that he had once been
coun,erfeiter. He sold fl h at q
neighboring town, arriving and depart
ing like shadow. He spoke to few.
and his taciturn manner checked awk-
ward inquiries concerning his history.
He was missed from his usual haunts
at the beginning of last week, and Gu
riosity inspired party of men to visit
his dwelling. No sign of lie was any
where visible around it. The visitors
pushed open the door and entered.
Becker was found dead on pallet.
Life had been extinct some time. The
remains were guarded by the dogs,
who growled fiercely. and who tried TO
drive away the intruders. Whether
the cd hermit had been strangied or
died from ma. ural causes was matter
of conjecture. No money or food was
found anywhere in the hut, where pow
erty and desolalion had apparently
taken up their abode. As in life, so in
dea h, Becker preserved the secrets of
the past, leaving no letters or papers
through which lhev might be disclosed.
There are persons who claim that mur-
der and robbery ended his career, but
coroner's inquest was OF the opin on
that he came to his death from want
and exposure. He was buried near
his hut. The dogs, faithful to the end,
followed him 10 the grave, ami showed
deepest grief when the earth hid him
from view. The an mails had to be
forc.bly removed from the grave. Beck
er's lie and death will long remain a
matter Of local gossip. San Antonio
Lt0M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

The Brooklyn bridge has been open
eight months, and on the basis of cur
rent receipts the yearly revenue is esti
mated at $5ll.5lO, all tolls but $780,
600 rentals for warehouses on the
arches of the bridge. The running
expenses of the bridge are put down
at $3.50, 900 a year. Brooklyn has is.
sued $ll, 900 bonds for the bridge
and New York $4,000. 900, making its
total cost $l6,5O0,O0O. The bonds
mature all the way from 1899 to 1924
and an estimate Of the interest paid on
them will make the focal cost Of the
bridge, when the bonds are retired
over forty.two millions of dollars
The annual interest charge is $780,
900, and the balance of receipts, af-
ter paying running expenses, applica.
BILE to interest only about $240, 900
Both cities have started sinking funds,
New York putting away $4,000 an
nually and Brooklyn $l5O,OO0 annual.
ly, which will be ample to meet the
principal when it falls due.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
Tho w;ntar radisb is rarelv fon,

The winter radish is rarely found
in farmers gardens, though it is con-
sidered treat by all who are fond OF
this vegetable at thi: time Of the year.
Try it in the garden of the coming
season The seed need not be sown
until the time for turnips. Trimmed
and we'll cultivated they will grow
from ten to twelve inches long and
three inches in diameter, when they
are gathered bury them in sand in
the cellar, Before using place them
for an hour IN cold water. They will
not grow well during the hot season
and nothing is gained by haste in
planting. The White California is
much spoken of.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

A young lawyer, while recently max
ing his maiden speech in the court
house at Morgantown, Ky.,. in defend
ing little negro boy for some petty
crime, in the midst OF an impassioned
appeal to the twelve good and true
men, exclaimed; "Ahl gentlemen Of
the jury, you see before you this poor,
trembling boy--without father, with
out mother, without friends, without
counsel AT this point the orator
was interrupted by general litter
around the bar, and, to add to his
confusion, the Judge, who was smiling
on the bench, added Proceed Broth
er-, the court is with YOU
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

A firm of wholesale dealers in fish in
Buffalo report the discovery of wonder
full winter fishing grounds in Birch
Lake, Michigan. The fish caught are
pickerel. When first found the lake
had been but little fished, but when
holes were cut through the ice and
baited hooks were dropped in the fl ,h
bit SO ravenously that one person, il is
alleged. landed thirty-fve large pick
erel in twelve minutes. The discover
ers Immediately started out 10 secure
men, fishing apparatus, and teams,
and set to work in business way.
Thousands OF fish were taken from the
water during the first full days fishing.
Now the fishing firm has more than 500
men employed in the work, and pick
erel are being carried away by the ton.
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JrniOr Vice Commander.

Mr.. A. g; Afford, Junior, Vice De
Baltimore, Nd, writes: ~ have KEEP
st. Jacobs Oil by me and always fount
it ready remedy for pains, aches ant
bruises. When suffering terribly a few
weeks since with an liberated tooth,
could not get any rest, and / appliet
it. 1 was instantly relieved, and m,
suffering ceased from that time"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

tho departure Of the men, and were for
q time unmolested. but as il nature
herself was in league against them, the
rock was in few years engulfed by
subm srine eruption. The few remain
ing great suks assembled and formed
q rookery on rock called Eldey, where
for fourteen years they lived aprocari-
Gus existence. During this time sixty
of their number we're captured, and
finally the last pair were destroyed.
The history Of other localities is very
similar. That the birds we're once
frequent on the Maine coast is shown
by their bones, that are found in the
oyster shell heaps of that region.
AT this time there lived in the same
localities the Labrador duck, a fine
bird, stuffed specimens of which are
quite rare even in collections. The
last known living specimen was killed
by COL Wederburn of Halifax in 1852.
In similar manner the curious dodo,
a giant pigeon, was extermlnated, the
sailors who visited the island of Maur
titus killing them in mere wanton
amusement, or to obtain the legs for
pipe stems, and the curious stones
found in the gullet. In our own time
we have seen the Buffalo crowded TO
the west. Civilization is also advau-
cling from there. and before many
years the buffalo, the mountain sheep
the prong horn, and the noble game
animals of the great West will he rep,
resented only by the stuffed skins ana
dried bones of our museums.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

The longest line OF fence in the world
will be the wire fence extending from
the Indian Territory west across the
Texas Panhandle and thirty-fve miles
into New Mexico. 1t is said that eigh-
ty-five miles of this fence is already
under contract. Its course will he in
the line OF the Canadian River, and its
purpose is to stop the drift OF the
northern cattle. 1t is q bold and
splendid enterprise, and will pay q
large percentage on the investment.
The fence will be over two hundred
miles long.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

When the blood is loaded with inn
purities, and moves sluggishly in the
veins, an Alternative is needed, as the
condition of the vital fluid cannot last
long without serious results. There is
nothing better than Ayers Sasaparilla
to purify the blood, and impart energy
to the system.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
Lifelong Results.

Many a girl, by using Zoa- -Phora (Wo-
mans Friend) at the opening period of
womanhood, might be saved from life
long suffering and expense. See adver-
tisement in another column. Sold by
ID. J. Humphrey. m. 20 m
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Q. q. Gims Gables.
WABASH, ST. LOUIS L PACIFIC RI

No. does notstop between Napoleon and Toledo
No. 4 does not stop between Napoleon aud Toe-
do.
No. stops at Defiance, B. l. o. Junction and Ant.
verp only between Napoleon aud II. Wayne.
Nos and 8 run daiy. UtheI trains daily except
Sunday.
Nos. l3 and 80 do lot carry passengers west oi
trains.
Time given aboyei "central time spdi 24Is min
utes slower thab sun tiIbe.
). X. WRITER'S, Agent.
Nabo. eun.
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$500 REWARDl

WE pay tho abnvc reward Tor any of Liver compan
pyspepa SICK Headache lndeson. Constipation co.vens
cannot euro with Vests Vegetable Liver ls, when the de
tansare strictly complied with They purely vegetable and
fall to give saaetisn eaga csaied Large boxes
taining 30 pills. c5 For sale by all Druggists Beware d
eounierts and imiiaors The genuine manufactured only b.
JOHN 9. WEST co, 1871 is3 W. Madison St., Chicago
sres trial package sent ~ oal prepaid aas
Jan91-9mo
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Properly for Sals
FARM for SALE

he undersigned ole ers for sale the John e111s
] farm, combating OF 10 acres; about one -
cleared; In section No. "a, Richheld township HcA-
~ county, Ohio. Terms reasonable.
Nov i,tf. MARTIN KNUPp.
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Land for Salel

THE undersigned will sell 81 acres Of land sibu-
ated In the west hall OF the northwest quarter q
section II, town 4, range 8, acItk cleai til, BEL
auce timber land. little clear. For further infoD-
nation inquire Of W. II. BurDl the adjoining
farm, or of ANDREW SwAR1s,
jamestown, Pa.
apl12-s3tf Mercer Co.
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THERE'S MILLIONS IN IT.;
SAsT BOUND.

and no mistade. Ifyou have deed or mortgageto
make, call on Daggett, he doca all such business
Office with Justice Donovan, Humphey'sBlock.
May18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
THOMAS B. REED

In spite of the most malignant, malicious,
INSCRIPTIONS, and vituperous opposition
which ever assailed public servant in this
district Mr.. Reed is reelected to Congress
by majority larger than be has ever re-
ceived, when there was contest, since his
first election in 1876. This is a fit rebuke to
the unreasonable Independents of Bruins
wick and the mendacious sneaks to whose
scandalous scribbling the Argus has been
prostituted. Against him was nominated
the most insinuating and popular candidate
whose service the Democratic rarity could
command. The people have judged between
them and in spite Of all defectIons and all
hostility Mr.. Reed is reelected by majority
SO large that there is no chance for con-
test. This is result which will be hailed
with great satisfaction by the Republican
party of the whole nation.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
Fifteen Thousand Majority

The victory is sweeping, imm ense, exem-
plary. The country has looked to Maine
with intense interest for her verdict on the
candidates and the issues now before the
country, and the State has given her verdict
with an emphasis, which cannot be misun-
derstood by any person in the land who I'M.
derstands the significance of election re-
turns. To the Republicans Of every State
in the Union Maine sends greeting and the
highest encouragement. There is no uncer-
tainty about this message. 1t cannot be be-
Titled or ignored. 1t means that the Peo-
pie of Maine trust James G.. Blaine and the
Republican party, that they repudiate Gov
ernor Cleveland and the Democratic party,
that they are in favor of equal rights, free
ballot, protective tariff, education, purity
and national progress Maine has exceeded
all expectations in the strength and devo-
ton of her Republicanism in 1884. So WILL
EVERY OTHER NORTHERN STATE.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

In speech at Augusta on Saturday even
ing ex-Gov. Arson P. Morrill,, brother of the
late Lot NJ. Morrill,, spoke of Mr.. Blaine as
follows:
This position, unsolicited by the candidate, as
have reason to know, has brought down upon him
the vilest ISLANDERS from opponents that have ever
dsgraced political parties in the worst party times.
But have great confidence that the people of this
nation too intelligent and just to permit SANDER
and vituperation to cut down the man who has been
wisely nominated for the highest Office within their
gift. l therefore predict that James G. Blaine, if
he lives, will be elected President in November
next that his administration twill be able, prudent
brilliant and highly satisfactory to the American
people.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Proposals for Rip Ran Granite.

ENGINEER OFFICE, U. S. ARMY,
NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. %, 1884.
GEA14ED PROPOSALS, in duplicate will be re-
- ceived at this Office until - o'clock, noon, on
Monday, the twenty-second (22d) day Of September
next, at which time they will be opened in presence
of bidders for extending the eastern Breakwater II
Stonington Harbor, Conn.
The amount to be expended for etone is about
$4,000.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
:. Specifications, blank proposals and full informa
ton as 70 the manner of bidding, conditions to be
ment, Will be furnished application to this office
GEORGE H. ELLIOT,
sep3 def
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
Proposals
saoO River Rreakwa,er. nIaine.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
Portland, Maine, Sept. a. 1884.
SEALED proposals, in duplicate, addressed to the
- undersigned, will be received at his office in
Portland Maine, until O'Clock P. M. on Friday,
the 18th of September, 1884 for furnishing and
placing about 1000 tons of stone on Saco River
Breakwater, Maine.
Persons desiring to make proposals for this work
are requested to apply to the undersigned at his
for specifications, instruction to bidders and the
requisite blanks, and such other information as
may be desired concerning the same.
@. E. BLUNT, Colonel of Engineers.
SEM dRt
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
Proposals for Dredging.

ENGINEER OFFICE, o. S. ARMY,
NEWPORT, X. l., Aug. IS, 1884.
SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS, in dupli-
- cate, will be received at this office until 70
o'clock, noon on Tuesday. the twenty-third esd
day of September next, at which time they will be
opened in presence of bidders, for dredging under
each of the following appropriations made by the
Act of Congress of July 9th, 1884:
improvement of Newport Harbor, r. l., $4,000.
Improvement of Pawtucket River, R. l., SOC, 900.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
Specifications, blank proposals, and full nforma-
ton as to the manner of bidding. conditions TO be
observed by bidders and terms of contract and pay
ment will be furnished application to this Office
GEORGE H. ELLIOT,
sep3d6t Lieut. Col. of Engineers.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
AGreat ProbIer,.

n Great E'rObIera.
Take all the Kidney and Liver
Medicines,
Take all the Blood purifiers,
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
Take all the Dyspepsia and indigestion
cures,
Take all the Ague, Fever, and bilious
Take all the Brain and Nerve force
reUiUerS,
Take all the Great health restorers.
In short, trke all the best qualities of
all these, and the best
Qualities of all the best medicines in the
world, and you will find that Hop
--BitterS have the best curative qualities
and powers of all concentrated
i'm them, and that they will cure when
any or all of these, singly or combined
Fail. A thorough trial will give posi-
tive proof of this.
Hardened Liver.
Five years ago broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism.
Since then / have been unable TO be about
at all. My liver became hard like wood; my
limbs were pulled up and filled with water.
All the best physicians agreed that moth
ing could cure me. 1 resolved to try Hop
Bitters; 1 have used seven bottles; the hard
ness has all gone from my liver, the SWELL
ing from my limbs, and it has qoorked mir
Gcle in my case; otherwise / would have
been now in my grave. ]. W. MoREY, Buff
falo, Oct 1, 1881.
Poverty and Suffering.
I 81 was dragged down with debt, poverty
and suffering for years caused, by a sick
family and large bills for doctoring.
was completely discouraged, until one
year ago, by the advice of my pastor, COM
menced using Hop Bitters, and in one
month we were all we'll, and none of us
have seen sick day since, and L want to
say to all poor men, you can keep your fam
lilies well year with Hop Bitters for less
than one Doctors visit will cost. I know
it."-A WoRKINGMAN.
Hg-None genuine without bunch of green Hops
on the white label. Shun all the vile poisonous
stuff with Hop" or "Hops" in their name.
aug16 STu&Th
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Judge Redman predicted in the eonyeu-
ton which nominated him if the young men
did their duty he would not be very badly left.
Evidently the young men viewed their duty
in different light from Judge Redman
and voted for Gov. Robbie.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
Proposala Cor Dredging.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE
No. SO Pemberton Square.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
No. 80 Pemberton Square,
Boston. Mass, Sept. 2, 1884.
CEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate. addressed to
- the undersigned will be received until ~
O'Clock, noon, on Thursday the I'd day of october
1884, for about 1000 cubic yards of dredging in
Scituate Harbor, Massachusetts.
Persons desiring to make proposals for this work
are requested to apply to the undersigned at this
office for specifications instructions t. bidders and
the requisite blanks, and such further information
as may. be desired concerning the same.
is5CaAS. W. RAYMOND, Major of Engineers.
sep6 d6t
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Tabulator Chase's county ticket got badly
left Daniel W. True will probably not seek
another vindication at the hands of the peo-
pie of Cumberland county.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Hannibal Hamlin predicted $4,000 for
Blaine in November. 1t looks now as if
there wasn't much doubt but his prophecy
would come to pass.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

The gentlemen who signed the false circu-
lar in regard to the lights Inundated them
selves for nothing.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Ward three has redeemed itself. The
Republicans of that ward covered themselves
with glory yesteday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Now for Ohio. A big Republican MAORI
ty in that State will make Blaine's election
as good as certain.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
This promises to be the Largest General
Excursion ever Concentrated at
the White Mountains.
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.

On and after June %, 1884, the STEAMER
GORDON will leave Harpswen daily Sunday ex-
eepte0 for Portland as follows, viz:
Leave Orrs Island l 30 p. m Harpswell $50 q.
m.y 2.10 p m, Great Chebeague, East End g. m,
S.4o p M, jerks ID a. M p M, Little Che
beague 7.3O a.m S15 pm, Long Island so am
$50 pm, arriving at Portland $50 am Ais pm
Returning, leave Custom House Wharf Portland
10 a. m:,5. sop. m Long Island 1910 a. m. 40 D.
n, Little Chebeague IL. a. m, p. m, Great Che
beague Jenk's II 10 a. m. .l5 p. m, East End
80 am, z 80 pm; arriving at Harp swell 2 M
and p. m orrs Island 1916 .. m.
Sunday Trips ON and after July O.
Leave Portland 10 a. N. and returning leave
Harpswell 2.45 p m.
FOR passage or freight apply on board to
JelSdtf CAPT. s. b. OLIVER.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Now look out for cat fight among the
Democratic mugwumps over the response
bility for the Democratic disaster.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Maine is again true to her motto. She
leads the Republican column by rousing
majority.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Fifteen Thousand majority for Robbie
means that the Democratic party of the
United States is to be buried in November.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Fifteen thousand majority for Robbie means
thirty thousand majority for Blaine.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
Garry the news to Cleveland.

The sneak campaign was not success
The sneaks will now sneak out of sight.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

1t will be hard for the Democracy to find
even crumb of comfort in yesterdays re-
suit.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Every Democratic daily in the State this
morning will shrek out the falsehood, "Bri-
berry did it,
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09

Portland did splendidly. Gov. Robe's
majority is more than double his majority
of two years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
sations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publea-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL.

Use no other in your ell Stoves and save the
inconvenience of Smoke and Odor. For sale in
any quantity by w. w. WHHRPLE Il CO.,
Fl Market Square. Delivered free of expense.
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giinantiaI
NEW YonK. Feb. IA.

NEW YORK. Feb. IA.
The market dull to-day. but the bulls continue
to hold 1t pretty well in hand. The dealings were
entirely featuFeless and there was an absence Of
calculated to aft present values or the fu
ture Of the market The speculative situations
seem to depend upon the pursued by the bull
party, who still continue to msnipulate prices The
outside public to be Indifferent and are holding
aloof until matters take definite turn There
were important fluctuations but they were never
theless frequent and could be traced to no other
than the jugglery and thimbe rigging of pro-
fessional h rides in the board room. There we're
contests fractional profits with alter
mating Sometimes the bears came out best,
and st others the bulls but the latter class finally
top, of the list closing higher than
asst night The advance from q to per cent. lea
by the oregons, Oregon and Manitoba and Union Pa
cinc rumor 'circulated yesterday and revived to-
day effect that the Pennsylvania company had
either Negotiating for the lease of the
Lehigh Valley denied this afternoon high
authority. The specialties close generally higher.
/ Money without change. Two per cent. was the on
| ly rate to-day.
Exchange closed dull; the posted rates being 4s6k
and 4s9K, and actual rates 4s5a4s5% for sixty days
TClosing prices reported private wires of
BDNNELL L SCRANTON Bankers and Brokers.l
AK II
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BEAUTY SOAP

YWyO keep the pores open the oil glands aud tubes
active and thus furnish an outlet fortmpurities
in the Precipitation and blood which cause hum1iaI-
ing bIotches blackheadz and minor skin blemtshes,
especially of pants to cleanse whten and beautfy
the skin remove tam freckes. sunburn and oily mat
ter: to keep the hands soft, white and free fron
chaps and ro0ghDess, prevent CONTAGIOUS skin and
scap diseases and to provide exquisite skin beau
ther and toilet bath and nursery sanative redoient
with delicious flower odors and Cutcnra healing bal
aarns. use the UUTICURA Soar. Endorsed by phye1-
clans and che mists as absolutely pure and highly
medicinal. Sales 1882 LOCO, coo cakes.