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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
Mr.. Blaine on Prohibition,
From the Brooklyn Eagle, Sept. sth.)

(From the Brooklyn Eagle, Sept. 9th.)
Mr.. Blaine's treatment Of the pro-
hibitory constitutional amendment
yesterday was characteristic. He
lodged it, but he doged with an osten.
tatious affection of boldncss and can
dor He did not stay away from the
polls. He voted, but he put into the
box no constitutional ballot at all, and
In speech in the evening he said:
For myself | decided not to vote at
all on the question. took this posi-.
ton because I am chosen by the Re-
publican party as the representative of
national issues, and by no act of mine
shall any question be obtruded into
the national campaign which belongs
properly to the domain of State poll
tics.
This is plausible, but there are sew
eral reasons why it will not do OF
course, the regulation of the liquor
traffic is State question-and if Mr..
Blaine believed this why could he not
vote on it,one way or the other, if he has
convictions in regard to it, at State
election which it was entirely in or
der? Nobody thinks that Mr. ST.
John will have chance as President
to sign or veto any bill affecting this
question or any other, or that ma
iority OF members of Congress will be
elected to pass prohibitory measure
Nevertheless, the agitation of the sub
ject is going on in SO many places that
the discussion may be said to be almost
national. Mr.. Blaine substantially
admits this when he says that the ad,
vocates and the opponents of prohibi--
tion have brought ''the issue into the
national canvass His voting, there
fore, would not bring it in, nor his
failure to vote keep it out. To re
consistent, he should have emphasized
his contention that it is State AMI
not national matter by voting on it
at the State election, just as he would
vote on constitutional amendment to
restrict the debt contracting power of
Augusta and other cities. By refus-
ing to vote he shows that he knows
as an immediate political force, the
question of prohibition is in the nation.
al canvass and that he is afraid of it.
If Mr. Blalne's and the Republican
party's course on the question had
been honest less attentention would be
directed to his treatment of it yesier-
day; but the reverse of this is tru4
The Republicans have always been
eager to profit by the Prohibition
vote, This would be well enough i
they had stood by the principle in.
volved, prospective as it is But their
ccquetry with the temperance men isa
matter of history. They have heen
profuse with promises, when promises
were safe, but the promises have been
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
THE CAPITALIST

Can get the Information necessary to secure
safe and profitable Investments In agricul.
ture, stock-raising, mining, numbering. OF
any of the many Inviting fields throughout
the South and West, by addressing the un.
dersigned.
F. CHANDLER,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent st. Lorls, h.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
Time to Stop 1t,

It's too bad, Sir or Madam, but don't
get frightened. Your hair is falling of
that's certain. A glance in the mir
ror, or investigating committee of fing-
ers tell the dismal story. We won't
discuss the possible cause. 1t is enough
that Parker's Hair Balsam used now
will prevent further destruction. Is
your hair somewhat gray, too, and crisp?
Alas, yes. The Balsanl will give back
the original color, softness and gloss.
Not dye, not oily, elegantlyperfumed,
q perfect dressing. limo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25

New York is the center of the cigar
making trade. She has nearly 1000
factories, and turns out 1000, 900, 000
cigars 4 year. Pennsylvania, Ohio,
and Illinois rank after New York.
There were made in this country last
year SLIT, 800, ,952 cigars, about forty
for every pound of tobacco used. About
35, 900. 600 were imported, thus making
a total of about 8. $50, 900, 900, or 60 for
every man, woman and child in tho
United States, and $50 for every man
over twenty-one years of age.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25

Julia: So you have read our financial
column and want to know the meaning
of bulls and bears. Well. we will ex-
plain. Bulls are bulls and bears are
bears. When the bulls are not making
a fuss the bears are. and vice versa, so
that the market is continually in trou-
BILE. Now that you understand it you
you can see how simple the whole mat
ter is. When you want TO find out any
thing else. don't hesitate to ask, as
we are always ready to impart infor-
nation. Post.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
An Editors Tribute.

Theron P. Keator, editor of Ft.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette, writes: For the
past five years have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery, for coughs OF
most severe character, as well as for
those of milder type. 1t never fails
to effect speedy cure. My friends to
whom have recommended it speak
of it in same high terms. Having been
cured by it of every cough 1 have had
for five years, / consider it the only re-
liable and sure cure for coughs, colds,
etc. Call att. G. Saur's drug store and
geta free trial bottle. Large size 81 90
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25

broken again and again, as the de-
luded Prohihitionists are well aware.
They have played fast and loose both
with the temperance men and with
the German element Of their party
hitherto a very powerful element. 1t
is not surprising and it is retributiveiy
just that they can now command the
confidence and support of neither.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
For sale by
D. q j. w JLSON
is Wealth :!

.r.-:g-, NERVE AED ERMy TEEAT-
: :. -d;..tltred specific for llystcrla. Dizzi-
"4'>, CoAvulsioas, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia.
! ml .che. Nervous Prostr1tion caused b! the use
& Alaohol or tobacco. Wakefulncss, Nlenta, De-
,,ss; vll Notteaing OF the Brain resulting in in
s., titt II loading to misery, decay and death.
Premature Old Age iarrcnncss, Loss OF power
,r~hGa cl;ised byover-exertion of the brain. self
annse or over-ndulgenee. Each box contains
one months treatment. s1.C0 a box. or six boxes
for 500 sen. By rlni prepaidt receipt of price.
vi, GUARANTEE Ss.X ssGs1
Iacure any case. With ench order received byus
"a. < aox,s. acGonlpauied with $40. we wiz
,yl,s, Ne unrcbaser orr written guarantee to re.
f'7"' ',rh morty { the Jrtatmept does not effect
.r.:i?i.. t,..~ ..llol oriv.'7'
D.J. HUMPHREY, Druggist, Sole Agent, Napol
can. Ohio fau3t1-yr
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25

An Eastern insurance company has
refused TO insure houses in which
spherical fish globes or water bottles
are kept. They act as sun glasses and
three fires are recorded from this cause
last winter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
Closing Up Sale.
Great Reduction in Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, Notions, Etc.

The glorious Fourth has come
and gone, but we are still here, and
will sell Parasols, Fans, White Dress
Goods, Buntings, Lawns, Dress
Ginghams and Straw Goods AT
COST. Boots and Shoes cheaper
than any house in Northwestern
Ohio. Give us call
Respectfully,
II. +. NORDEN g. CO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
OHIO MICHIGAN
WABASH
R0uT (!

THE BUSINESS MAN
when he travels wants to go quick, wants to
be comfortable, wants to arrive at destination
on time. in fact, wants q strictly business
Wabash Route, feeling that he is sure to meet
his engagements and continue to prosper and
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25

II you are tired taking the large old
fashiond gripping pills try Carter's Lit
tie Liver Pills and take some comfort.
A man can't stand everything. One
pill dose. limo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
THE FARMER.

In search of new home, where he can se-
cure better returns for his labor, should re-
member that the Wabash is tho most direct
route to Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska.
and all points South, West and Northwest,
and that round-trip land explorers tickets
at very low rates are always on sale at the
ticket offices. Descriptive advertising mat
ter of Arkansas md Texas sent free to all
applicants by addressing the General Pas.
g.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
THE TOURIST

Has long since chosen the Wabash as the
favorite route to all the summer resorts of the
East, North and West, and Winter Resorts OF
the South as the Company has for years pro-
yided better accommodations and more at
fractions than any of its competitors for this
class of travel. Tourist Tickets can be had
at reduced rates at all principal offices OF the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-25
THE INVALID

VIII find the Wabash the most convenient
route to all of the noted health resorts Of
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. and
that the extensive through car system and
line will add greatly to his comfort while en-
route. Pamphlets descriptive Of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West and
South sent free on apDlicntion -.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
THE IDKdL DEATH

NHw Ntfk Nun
'rhr slral death. saii physician
IN chsrgo ~ tho Nrs York city hos
l'ti o. - r"jiurtct. was that uf nv
uhcle n, was bale. hearty man 81
M. bachelor wealthy. and sufrw.'id.
e'l With every comfort ~ u inauiiftfl
hun1r not ~, from New Nuif lie had
travelled IA Europe and was full IL
snee'ioi" AMI m"innrV nf his long life
iie a'os" une morning apparently IN
perfect health Hts ln' yinry of spirits
wa- nuiicrI IT, vas singing some II
o." quaint oli Scotch songs ~ his boy
h"nd ~" expected "a visit from me
anil. ps lee desired tn confer With nr on
q matter uf business. hr arose from
w." table aflrt - ha.ts and partial meal
saving ho would drs" down to the
drrf, n"t ht away. AID bring me Ia
,hc hun.e iIc hsi the servant bring
his poni's ~ ih" lp'r and refused b.
l'i ,io man nn with hlm. saving he pre-
tFtol So drive himself llp mounted
J." h's apd ,llp.r ~ ~ -ma : pace
The oll gentleman hal no, driven more
tan i"s ,uls iiun hi4 own h.nso
"h'n be- na4 met u, nrirlilrr. Who
nuiir'i anuf'iinu strange ln hts APP
petfnner. ilI4 i"t's topped The
n"ifhlu 4 sipnpu'.l tnI wont o. the
~" Il his rarr Rf. nul spoke tn him
lhr 0ld rfp'lrmnp ,lh po' aHaW.r. lie
ss' upright m l's aai. holding The
frina in his itnl li"vns ,iril He
lnd a.. .rl nttt nIfh.ni a shn'k ni any
hni iitDr' N Nta 1000 tpp .r.ut 'tus" fuT
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
She Got Ahead OF Butler.
TRufralo Eynress

Washington claims the honor of pro-
ducing the only individual who ever got
very far ahead of Gen. Butler. 1t was a
woman, of course. She was imprisoned
by him during the war, and suffered
many hardships and indignities. One
day he sent for her to come to his pri-
vate Office to interrogate her himself.
AS she entered he was busy writing,
which he continued to do without speak
ing to her or noticing that she was
standing. She looked around fora seat,
found one, and also tray with luxu-
rious luncheon for the general himself.
Having nothing else to do, she quietly
ate the luncheon up, and what she could
not get away with otherwise she stuffed
in her pockets. After while Gen. Butler
wheeled around and said brusquely;
AS you see, L have been deeply
engaged" And so have l." sweetly
responded the lady, pointing to the
empty tray, where not bone remained.
History does not record the generals
reply to the unterrified woman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
The uindo, Woman at the Medical
toiirgr.
thicigo Tribune. !

AnandIhai .JoShee. 10 liindoo woman
Of TIL highc>t Brahminical caste, is a
student N the Womans Medical college
Of icnnsY lNania. The mark indicative
Of her IA X IN life is on her forehead.
She IL SAID To bo the first Brahmin
woman who ever left India. One of the
principal articles in the Brahmincal
faith strictly cnioins that no Brahmin
shall cross the ocean. She is scarcely
five feet IN height, and, although quite
plump. u graceful in her motioas. In
order 10 keep her caste while here she
must live by herself. prepare her own
food. wear the native costume, and
rgidly observe certain religious rites.
II she is faithful in these things when
she returns 10 India there will be a
meeting of the principal Brahmins, who
will hear her confessions, and then alb
solve her from her transgressions. Size
IL highly clucate aud remarkable
linguist. sp' aking seven languages flu
emily, among them Sahskr,t. She was
asked il she had any difficulty in acJuir-
ing English. "Oh. no." she replied,
Il was easy after Sanskrit. My hus-
banl taught mo. Istudicd ! English five
wears with him, but did not speak it all
until went 20, board ship" She
speaks so well that it is difficult to be-
Hove this. aud sho writes better than
she speaks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
Profitable Ditch. Making.
[Philadelphia Times.l

."The greatest opportunity for cor
porate monopoly and money making in
the country is in Montana to-day" said
Gen. James s. Brisbin, who stopped
in this city on his way to Washington.
"What is that opportunity" asked
Times reporter.
ut is in the power given by law to
owners of irrigating ditches," contin-
ued the general. "The soil of Mon
tana produces three fold when prop
erly irrigated. Knowing this, the leg
islature, desiring to encourage agricul-
ture, enacted law with the preamble
that whoever made the soil more pro-
ductive was public benefactor. They
then proceeded to give the irri-
gators extraordinary powers. Any
one desiring to build an irri-
eating ditch can run it through your
house, if it suits him. He may exercise
the right of eminent domain over any
but the owner of another ditch. He
can't cross another line. Added to
this is the fact that the charter runs
forever and the charge for irrigation
thus becomes perpetual tax on the
land. As to the money in it will give
you an instance: There is ditch at
Billings, Montana, owned by Herman
Clark, which is thirty-five miles long
and covers 100000 acres. 1t costs
100000 to dig. At charge Of 30
cents a year for each of the 1000
acres it covers it paid $4,000 the first
year. I'd rather own the ditch than
the land it waters, and l believe that
the ownership of such ditch is the
most lucrative occupation in Montana,
although the wealth of that territory is
enormous"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
Eugilsh Cookery.


In England very little benefit is ex-
trncted from the present long list OF
vegetable substances. Bread and po-
ln'o =. csblnge. and in agricultural dis
i,ict, beans with u little bacon and
cheese and milk for the children, almost
exhaust the list If food attainable by
the work ng village o ulat:ol. What
iscall,d butcher, mrnr rarely III. . rsi its
appearance in the cottage of an sricul
uIral laborer. but il is quite certain that
II the humble aud wholesome materials
at his disposition were more skillfully
treated, he wonld be greatly the better.
la manufacturing towns vast quantities
oi food are dc-tr9yed rather than con
snmed. owing to the ignorance of the
women Of the most elementary prin-
cip'cs Of cooking. A hastily made fire
and irving pm. lump Of butter of
indefinite sue. some bacon and few
cog, uf doubtful freshness compose the
culinary preparations of family earn
ing between ~ AMI c3 per week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
The Earliest WOman's Fighter.
Exchange.1

Margaret Brent. said John L. Thomas
in lecture before the Maryland His
torical society, was the first woman in
America to claim the right to vote.
She landed in st. Mary's City on the
Mary's river in 1888. She was con-
nected with Lord Baltimore either by
blood or marriage. Leonard Calvert,
Lord Baltimore's brother, suddenly
prostrated Oh his deathbed, and not
having time to make his will,
said to Margaret Brent: "T axe
all and pay all" Then he asked
for private conference with
her, and she received his dying words
She took the governors house and
lived in it. AS Leonard Calvert was
agent of Lord Baltimore, she claimed
control of all rents, issues, and profits
of Lord Baltimore. The court con-
tirmed her in this position. She
claimed that she had the right to vote
in the assembly as the representative
of Leonard Calvert, and also of Lord
Baltimore. She claimed, not one, but
two votes. On January 81, 1913, when
the Legislators assembled at Fort St.
Johns, she demanded her right to vote
as member of the general assembly
OF the state of Maryland. 1t was de-
MED her.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
No Room in the Abbey.
London Times.

It sounds like landmark in history
wher we are told that there is no more
room for interments in Westminster
Abbey. Matters must have come to
this pass when the dean has had to
derry ground to the most distinguished
member of that inventive class which
the Roman poet admitted into the Pa
gan Elysium. 1t is said of the last two
interments. those of Darwin and Spot
tiswoode, that the coffins were only q
very few feet below the surface. For a
long time there have been ghastly sto-
ries of the disturbance necessary to the
finding of room for q new arrival. This
has been the case, indeed, for a cen
tury and a half or more. Chaucer's
grave was molested to make way for
Dryden's; Ben JOnson's bones fell
out one by one into the grave prepared
for Sir Robert Wilson, and came in
sight again when grave was dug for
John Hunter. Addison lies upon the
duchess of Albemarle, and upon him
James Craggs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
HEkPT CLAWS DEBTS.
How tertain Note Was secretly
Paid at n kcnturky Bank.

li"nrv Clay had a lIrgr and expen-
,iNr family. and hI~ hunr stead Ash
lnul, Wa not profitable estate. SO
generous wat & " hospitality which pre-
Nnii Il tl'rr. The "t,rcit Conimoncr"
B. ep.l. hy tlusc who knew him init
r i"lv. to have kccnly felt his poverty.
whl" D." l"-' II" opportunity of cypress
me hi, graf tud, I" friends. known and
unknown for all kinds oi favor,.
The day upon which Mr.. Web ter
mnlo his celebrated speech IN March,
lN'". hr WI, h'phlv culogiIing HIM at
dinner wlp"n some one asked im If lie
dld not think Mr.. NrbsterS influence
bat been greatly impaired hv his al
lowing certain wealthy men in Massa-
'liu~'ii~ to ~,itlr AN annuity upon hm
i"r abandoning his practice in the
courts 20 ~ to devote more time to
public affairs Nj. Clay responded:
In Wow ot the manner IN which NV
not" was paid at bank in Kentucky. |
Il" not think ought to speak upon that
sub Jet. With difficulty had | raised
th" money to paw the interest when |
went to the bank to ask renewal. The
cashier tod me had no NOE there. 7
nsk,d linn what had become of it. and
lic snid he was Instructed To answer no
qurstt ns ind never have been able
tu tnl oIt 81 ho par, il. but turning to
Judge Conrad uf New ORLEANS. he said.
".Indge, | a.ways supposed you had
something To do with that matter" To
which he responded: Whether | or
any one else had ANYTHING to do with
the matter Nou will never know"
Mr.. Clay then said: I'm view of nv
many OPP dnents. am as thankful for
tho secrecy as the money, but when /
am fIee from public life | am going to
insist upon knowing who were such
hrn"inct"r~' When some one said !:
Mr.. Clay. Your friends W II never let
you bc free from public lifc." In that
view. gentlemen. said he bear wit
nces I" nay ineNrrc' sible gratitude t.
my friends. not only for their favor, but
for their manner If lestowing it," add
ing that there was hut one unpleasant
thing about II that it was the only
pr, sent that he had ever received that
ho could not divide with his friends.
Here Judge Conrad observed: That
need not trouble YOU. as you had liber-
ally divided the proceeds before you
gave the note" You are right" SAYS
Clay. the note wns given principally to
take up the paper of friends which 1
had Endorsed"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
The Best Society's Barrenness.
New York World.

Considered in the aggregate, that
thing which calls itself good society"
in the metropolis has another 100 years
of evolution to go through before it will
have fairly learned the lesson that good
society ought to teach-and ought to
teach with moro effect in republic
than anywhere else.
The lesson is this: Money will not
create good manners or produce refine
ment; it will not make talent and can
only patronize it; it confers no dis
tinction, except the distinction of pur-
chasing power.
That we should have an aristocracy
of wealth is a natural consequence OF
national prosperity. That we should
have new shoddy class who have moth
ing else but wealth, who are utterly de-
ficient in public spirit, who regard the
government that helped to enrich them
with sneaking contempt, is one Of those
anomalies that with every year Of our
social growth attract the attention and
excite the wonder of political econo-
mists and philosophers.
It cannot be said that the "best" So
ciety of New York is very prominent
in patriotic, political or public work Of
any kind. It has no thrill for national
celebrations; it has no flags for Evacu-
alton day, no flowers for Decoration
day. It could build the Bartholdi
pedestal with wave of its jeweled fin
gers, but it doesn't care for that sort of
thing, and it inclines to the notion that
a monument to Peter Cooper is q
tedious bore. If this good society man.
ages to dance through one night in the
year at the Charity ball, 60 to, it has
been philanthropic.
It is question if its sympathy for
art or science is any more marked. As
a rule, it does not throw its mahogany
doors open to struggling talent. 1t has
no recognition for those geniuses whose
ideas or labors command the respect Of
princes in other countries, and whose
title as poet, actor, painter, preacher or
inventor breaks down all barriers Of
caste.
Take it altogether, some of our good
society, when measured by the demands
of the community in which it lives, is o
very selfish and barren society.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-07-04
What the Western Barbarians Have
Done.
Paris Letter

There was time, You will be told,
when nobody went to the grand opera
or even to any fine theatrical perform
ance, in Paris, except in evening dress.
But the inroads of the western bar
barians have proved as fatal to that as
the Goths and Nandals to the Roman
empire. The American wears what he
likes, and his wife and daughter do the
same. They are the t-dressed women
in Paris, and the most stylish looking
after the well-dressed French ladies'
But they are living, so to speak. in
trunks, and they prefer pleasure AMI
education to mere silly show. Instead
of wasting their time in emptying
dozens of boxes to get ont evening
finery, they will buy the best places at
the Grand Opera house and occupy
them in simple reception toilets, or
even in travelling dresses.
This independence has come to be
recognized as national characteristic,
and it has helped to civilize Paris.
There was q time when lady dare not
go shopping alone i'll Paris. But the
young American has changed all that.
She goes where and when she pleases,
and has taught the little creatures of
the avenues that she is not within their
power of annoyance. A popiniay who
attempted to address young New
Yorker who was tarrying to look at
something in shop where all
the prettiest things are placed so
astonished by her look of amazement at
his effrontery that he exclaimed with
whine, "Pardon! had not until now
observed you are an American" An
other story told to illustrate the COM
placent independence of your Yankee
girls is that, when addressed by an oiled
and perfumed dandy one afternoon in
the Rue Auber, Boston girl, studying
in the Louvre, drew from her porte
monnaie a sou, and, extending it pity
ingly to the wretch, said in American
French: "Poor man, this is all havel
You are welcome to it!' His answer
was almost shrek: "My God, another
Americana