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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

OUR Washington correspondent
writes: 1t seems that Mr. Bob Lincoln's
aspirations are trifie higher than those
which satisfied his boss four years ago,
and the fellow is playing double for all
he is worth with both Logan and Arth-
ur. While he sends dispatches to Chi
cago announcing that his name cannot
be used while he is in Mr.. Arthur's cab
met, he is knitting Arthur in the East
and throttling Logan in the West upon
every possible occasion. 1t cannot be
that the President is not cognizant of
this duplicity on the part of men,
ber of his cabinet, but what is he going
to do about it if he is? If he should
kick him out, what would become of
the prestige of that name under which
the son of his father got into the cabi-
net, and how many would view it as an
insult to the memory of Garfield?
From the time that Lincoln was taken
up and carried into the office of town
supervisor of Chicago ten years ago,
upon this sentimental sort of politics,
he has been afflicted by the political
bighead in its worst form, and it shows
the possibilities of American politics
including its civil service reform, when
such man as Robert Lincoln can be
seriously spoken of in connection with
the highest political office in the world.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

DURING the past week the Republi-
cans in different localities in Ohio have
held disgraceful caucuses and conven-
tions, in which the fight has been be-
tween the Office-holders and the respect
able class of "outs." The conduct OF
the office-hOlders was so bare-faced and
brazen that the party press in some in
stances were compelled to denounce
them in measured terms. We are
afraid the G. o.p.is is on its last legs and
IS only preparing itself for final disso'
tuition next fall. Respectable Republic
cans, come over to our side and join the
army against government leeches.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

CAPTAIN Rodney Foos, who was for a
number of years conspicuous in the pol
itics of Ohio, died at Xenia on Sunday.
He was soldier in the civil war, and
suffered for a long time from wounds.
He was for several years Secretary of
the Republican State Executive Com
mittee; was Clerk of the Supreme Court,
Executive Clerk of Governor Hayes,
ane Private Secretary of Governor
Young.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

A BILL is to be introduced soon, pro-
viding for the appointment by the
President, with the advice and consent
of the Senate, of a commission to con-
sist of seventy-six persons, from each
State, and of different parties, for the
purpose of proposing to the various
States the propriety of calling a con-
vention of at least two-thirds of the
States, to propose amendments to the
constitution.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE business of the winter in the
Legislature is summed up as follows:
In the House there We're introduced $40
bills, 76 House resolutions and 64 House
joint resolutions. In the Senate there
were introduced 262 bills, rs Senate res
olutions and 5S Senate joint resolutions.
Of this aggregation 472 have been made
laws, of which $50 originated in the
House and 142 in the Senate.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

The operator of new swindle is a
nice looking old gentleman, who pre-
lends to be travelling around buying
sheep. He obtains the signature OF
wealthy farmers to petition asking the
Legislature to reduce taxation and the
saleries of public officers, and to tax
church property the same as other pro-
perty. The signatures are in many
cases turned into signatures to promis-
sorry notes which are transferred to in
nocent purchasers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

WE place the ticket nominated at the
Democratic Primary Election OH the eth
at the head of our Editorial columns
this week, where we propose it shall
stand until the 2nd Tuesday of October,
after which. we expect to chronicle the
triumphant election of every man OH it,
from top to bottom.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

AT a meeting Of the House Commit
tee on law respecting the election Of
President and Vice President, propo-
sition to limit to twelve months the
time during which u Cabinet officer
may perform the duties Of President,
was acted upon favonbly.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Republican State Convention is
In session to-day in Cleveland. At
heart the Republicans of Ohio are for
Blaine, but John Sherman will be CIV
on the vote of the State at Chicago.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

CONGRESSMAN Dave Paige, chairman
of the Ohio Democratic State Central
Committee, has issued call for the
committee to meet at Columbus, May
20. to fix the time and place for holding
the State convention.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

BLAINE leads in Indiana. Blaine
leads in Pennsylvania. Blaine leads
in New York, and in some of the other
States. Blaine divides Illinois with
Logan, and is after John Sherman, in
Ohio, with red hot poker.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

Now that spring is here why not en-
force the tramp law. There is no ex-
cuse for stout healthy men and boys
roaming over the country living at the
expense of the people. If man must
tramp let him tramp according to law.
Stay at home or pay his way.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

The following letter was received at
the Post-office Departmental at Washing
ton from the Postmaster at Mutt, New
Mexico:
"Our town has gone to the 'sweet-by-
and-bye,' only one family left. | re-
spectfully resign my position as Post
master here. Westward the star of
empire takes its way and also the
Postmaster"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

r. b. HAYES who thinks he was once
President of America, declines to talk,
stating that he has no opinions to ex-
press. We believe implicitly in that
absence ofopinions. Really we doubt
whether he ever had any.-Zanesville
Signal. Ask him concerning the chick
on market and he will talk you to
death.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

ROBERT G. INaERsoL, when asked re-
Gently what he thought of Uncle I'll
denis mental and physical condition
replied: "Tilden will live to bury mos1
Of the people who think he has one foot
in the grave"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Hon. S. NJ. Heller is whOoping
up his Congressional interests, and re-
ports prospects good. The fight looks
now to be between him and the Hon.
w. d. Hill, in fact we have heard of no
other candidates. If the convention is
to be narrowed to these two gentlemen,
the fight will be short and animated.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

EDMUNDs, who has some show for
the Republican Presidential nomina-
tion, is said to be perfect whisky guz-
zler, in fact gets beastly tight. What
oh what, is the e. 0. p. coming to?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

GRANT smokes q medium weight
cigar which he imports from Cuba.
He talks while smoking, never lets a
Cigar 20 out and smokes the stub on a
modern toothpick.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Education bill, if it should pass
the House in the form in which it pass
ed the Senate would give Ohio schoo s
during the next ten years the sum Of
81, 100000 and to Kentucky 81 500, ,O0o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

In the selection of delegates to Chi
cago Blaine is rather getting away with
Arthur. The Plumed Knight has a
large backing, but it does not come from
the office-holding class.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

One and two dollar notes are said to
be getting very scarce, says q brother
Editor. Can it be that Dorsey and Bra
dy have control of the machine again,
and these notes being gath cred up
to be used in the Presidential campaign
where they will do the most good? The
Penitentiary is too good aplace for these
Yascals.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
Application for Pardon.

~ be made to the Governor Of the State Of Ohio on
the lat day of May, 1884, as soon thereafter %
hearing can be had, for the pardon Of Walter Spade
convicted at the October term Of the Henry county
Court of Common Pleas for the year 1857, on the
charge of rape, and sentenced to the Ohio Penteu-
tary for the term Of thirteen years.
mch20-3t ELIZA SPADE
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Congressional Committee for
this district will meet at Toledo tomor-
row to select time and place for hold
ing the Congressional Convention.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE President has nominated Chas.
E. Coon, of New York, to be Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, to succeed
John G. New, resigned.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE fights between H. and H. in
this district.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

HENRY County has been placed in
the 3rd Circuit Court District. Below
are the counties composing the circuit,
together with the vote polled last fall:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

CONGRESSMAN Hill thinks that Til
den is sure to be the Democratic nomi-
nee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Pennsylvania Republicans, at
their State Convention last week, de-
clared for Blaine and Lincoln.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
Probate Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that John Wilson. AZ
administrator of the estate of Chas BuckIin hsa
hled . hnai account Of his administration, which
1884. "' on
..,- D.MEEKISON,
npn'-"" Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Congressional Convention for
this district will probably be held some
time in June at -.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
Probate Notices.
Probate Notice.

NoIlCE is hereby given that John Hamler.
as guardian of the Mooris heirs, has filed
"a account OF his guardianship, which will be for
hearing and settlement May 9th, 1884
d. MEEKISON,
aP i''i 1854. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
THE NORTHWEST.
= )FFIoTAL PAPER OF HENRY COUNTY
O., APRIL "A, 1884.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

THE Legislature was in session ninety
nine days.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

HENRY Watterson declines to be a
delegate to Chicago.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

THE Post styled the recent Republic
can convention in Toledo the Zoo-Zoo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
Probate Notice

NOTICE is hereby given, that william j. Barr
~ as executor OF John Barr, decd, has fled
ANAL account of his administration, which viii
be for hearing AID settlement May "a, 1884.
apl17-3t. ProbatsIuS1.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
HOUSE AND LOT
FOR SALE.

THE undersigned Offers at private sale the old
John Stout property. on Clinton street, near tho
new Catholic Church. Price $500 cash. For further
particulars enquire at this office, or address,
J. P. STOUT,
mch17-tf Washington, ID. G.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
WANTED.

I AIDES or young men to take nice, pleasant
work at their own home; 90 TO IS u day easily
made: work sent by mail; no canvassing. Address
f. RIDD " CO., box 1871 Dubuque, Iowa. neO-8t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24
PROBATE NOTICE

NJ NoTlCE Is hereby given, that Josiah Roller. "a
~ administrator of the estate Of James W. Miller.
deceased, has hed final account of his administer
l6, 1884. -'
D. MEEKISON,
api-4-o' Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

apl17-3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-04-24

He believes confning himself city
wherever he find
buys He has made extra this trip
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
Antiquity Of Agriculture.

Notwithstanding the obscurity that
surrounds the beginnings of agriculture
in different regions. it is settled that
the dates vary exceedingly. One of the
earliest examples of cultivated plants
is drawn from Egypt, in the shape OF
design representing figs in one of the
pyramids of Gizeh. The date of the
construction of the monument is un-
certain; authors vary in as signing it
to from fifteen hundred to four thou
sand two hundred years before Christ.
five assign it to two thousand years be-
fore Christ we would have an antiquity
of four thousand years for the fig. Now,
the pyramids can have been constructed
only by numerous people. organized
and civilized to certain degree, who
must consequently have an established
agriculture, going back several centur-
les. at least, for its origin. In China,
twenty-seven hundred years before
Christ, the Emperor Chennung intro
duced a ceremony in which, every year,
five species of useful plants were sown,
viz: rice, sofa. wheat, and two kinds of
millet. These plants must have been
cultivated for some length of time in
some places to have attracted the atten-
ton of the emperor at that period.
Agriculture seems, then, to have
been as ancient in China as in Egypt.
The constant intercourse of the latter
country with Mesopotamia justifics us
in presuming that cultivation was al
most contemporaneous in the regions
of the Enphrates and the Nile. Why
may it not have been quite as ancient
in India and the Indian Archipelago ?
The history of the Dravidian and
Malaysian people does not 60 back very
far, and is very obscure; but there is
no reason for presuming that cultiva-
ton, particularly on the banks of the
rivers. did not begin among them a
very long time ago.-PopatlGr Science
Monthly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
AIsnrleInal Cremation.

The Hualapais. ~ well as the Mohave
Indians ii southwestern Colorado and
Utah cremate the dead. The body Isl
laid in the ground about eighteen
inches below the surface: piles Of brush
and logs are thrown above and below.
to make hot FIRE. During the burn
ing, the relatives aud friends throw
their blankets and other valuables into
the flames The value is regulated by
the degree Of kinship. The ashes are
thrown to the four winds. One win
say to another: II am not going TO
throw my blanket to your brother. for
you did not throw anything for my
father social etiquette. we should
call that if it were question of wear
ing black, supposed They burn also
immense numbers of ponies, apd have
great wake" The less important
people are sometimes buried with no
sacrifice of property, but that is MOB
proper respect.
Both Spencer and Captain Pierce say
it is impossible to break up these waste
full feasts among the elders; the young
men who are mixing in the world al
ready despise them. They have no re-
ligion whatever, Spencer says, as far as
he has been able to find out. They be-
lieve in no spirits except those of the
departed, which they think linger about
the place of death. They never pass
such place at night if they can avoid
it. They would seem to be promising
disciples for the Spiritualists. Their
medicine men have little power, appar-
emily, and. like those of the Northwest
Indians, are killed il their patient dies
The medicine man is born to the posi-
ton, and cannot help himself. ANY
popularity in child is apt to be con.
sidered an indication; but if he goes tC
gathering herbs it is certain sign. A
medicine man, however, gets large
recompense, and man who is cured il
always pretty poor, no matter what h'
owned before. Chicago Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03

wh8re ! counter lErikank Is needed.
Being strong alkali. il Is useful il
neutralizing acids r. viii arrest their
destructive action II used immediately,
and viii restore the color - black
cloth If stained BY them. Applied TO
Z grease spot. it It once forms asoap
which can be washed out with 2
sponge and warm water. 4 mixture
OF equal parts Of aqua ammonia and
water Is invaluable in cleaning wool
en- clothing. A little mixed in the
water in which blankets or other fine
AanneIs are to be washed win cause
them to dry soft and fluffy, and to APP
pear like new. Combs and hair brush
Is can be kept always in presentable
order if washed occasionally IN blood
warm water with enough ammonia
added to make it smell strong. Taking
two brushes and rubbing the bristle
sides against each other will cause the
grease and soil to disappear, leaving
them bright and as good as new. In
the summer it is grateful if small
quantity is used in the bath, and am
monia is useful in cleaning the hair,
but only very small quantity must
be put into the water, as too much
will burn it and change the color.
Freshening old black silk dresses and
carpets can appropriately be added to
the list of uses to which this valuable
agent can be applied. Precedence
| Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
Possibilities Of IN : Cucumber.

ct does not seem to be generally
known" says an exchange. .'that the
cucumber is one of the most useful
vegetables we have, and can be dressed
in a greater variety of palatable ways
than any other except the tomato. It
is better than squash and more delicate
than the eggplant prepared in the
same manner; can be stewed, fried, or
stuffed, and, above all, can be parboiled.
mashed up in butter and fried as fritz
tiers, more pleasant and easily prepared
than any other vegetable or fruit.
When cucumber becomes Just too old
to be used raw or for picking, it is
then at its best for cooking, and may
be used for that purpose even until
the seeds become hard. a raw cucum-
Der is. for most persons. an indipesti-
bic abomination. however much they
may admire its flavor and odor.'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
The Liars Knife.

In little inn of the forest made
acquaintance with Lugen-messer. This
is knife about three feet long. sus-
pended from the ceiling, the blade
hung with little bells. 1t puzzled me
considerably till / obtained an ex-
Ilanation of its purpose from Mellner-
inn. When any one of the party
drinking and smoking in the guest
room makes a statement the truth of
which is doubted by his companions
it would be indelicate and injudicious
to give him the lie; that might lead to
a broil, and knives drawn. Accord
ingly one of the rarity pulls a cord.
like a bell-pull. against the wall; this
at once sets the knife in oscillation
and tingles the little bells. There
upon the speaker is allowed TO retract
or modify his statement, or he must
substantiate It with reasonable argu-
ments. Let me recommend the adop-
ton of the Lugen-messer in nurseries;
il would produce an excellent moral
effect On children and do away with
the employment Of the back Of the
hair-brush, with which I was taught
to distinguish between right and
wrong.-The Cor111sfH Magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
The WorId,s Largest Organ.

A recent number of the English
Mechanic records the completion or
what is said to be the largest organ in
the world. 1t was built by Walcker,
of Ludwigsburg, and has been placed
in the cathedral church of Riga. This
colossal instrument measures SO feet
in width. 80 feet from back to front,
and is IS feet high. It contains no
less than 6S26 pipes, distributed
among ia sounding stops. Most of
the pipes are constructed of metal, but
many are of wood, especially the larger
ones. They are of all shapes and
sizes, from the giant tube of thirty
two feet to the tiny whistle of only an
inch. Almost every variety of tone
and pitch can be produced by this
"king of instruments" the trumpet
and the trombone. the fiddle and the
flute, and many other instruments are
ali represented. Human power is not
called upon to supply the capacious
lungs of this musical giant, the bel
lows--feeders being worked by means
of water engine of four-horss power.
In glancing over the list of stops, some
fine-sounding names occur. and if the
sounds which they yield are as beauti-
full as their names would suggest it
will be readily admitted that the in
strument is capable of producing heav-
enly music. Among such names are
vox. angelica, harmonic, @theria, voix
celeste, etc. 1t is open to question,
however, whether the above is really
the largest organ in the world, and 1t
certainly is not if we take the total
number Of pipes as standard of COM
paris0n. Our own Albert hall organ
contains 7428 pipes and Ill stops. not
to mention the Roosevelt organ in Gar
den City, N. Y, with 7031 pipes and
lis sounding stops; and perhaps one
or two others might be mentioned as
containing more pipes, though fewer
stops.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
AOueer Factory.

A newspaper man has many queer
experiences. My chance acquaintance
told me that few weeks ago, in the
northern part of the state of New
York, he one day stumbled upon a
factory in the backwoods. He entered
the establishment and found within it
machine that resembled very much a
huge pencil sharpener 1t was revolv-
ing very rapidly. In it were placed
large sticks of poplar wood, and these
sticks were soon converted into large,
thin shayings many feet in length.
These shavings were then subjected to
grinding process and were finally
converted into substance that resem-
bled a soft, velvety Indian meal. Ny
newspaper friend inquired of the old
man in charge as to the use of such an
article, and he was informed that it
was an artificial flour. The proprietor
of the establishment was very reticent
in regard to what became of it, what
it was used for and who bought it.
He said: well, I'll be blamed if /
know anything about it. All / know
is that we make it and sell it. Some
folks say they make bread of it; others
say they feed the hogs with it. I'll be
blamed if / know what they do with
it. I'd rather not feed my hogs on il;
I'd sooner buy musty flour For them.
You can't get anything more out of
me; you'd better go."-Boston Gazette.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-03
SCIENTIFIC sCRARe.


II. Andres contends that hail j.
formed during ascending whirlwinds.
Twelve petrlfed CLANS we're found
at q deph Of $50 feet last week while
boring oil at Purlssims, Cal.
OH is now extracted from the seeds
OF grapes in Italy. Young grapes
yield most. and black kinds more than
white.
A statisticlan has calculated that
there are manufactured 100000
pins every day. or about %, 0O0, 100000
every year.
An establishment in the Hebrides
which treats seaweeds for iodine, ac-
cording to Mr.. Edward Stanford, f.
c. S.. obtains an Illuminating gas as a
by-product. The process also yields a
very light and porous charcoal, am
monia and tar.
A simple sunshine recorder is made
by Prof. II. Macleod, by placing a
globular bottle of water before a
camera in such position that the
focused ray falls on sheet of sensi-
tized paper in the camera box. As
the sun makes its daily journey it
produces curved white line on the
paper, and when clouds cross the sun
the line stops.
G. Schmitt and A. Coblenzi, an
American Chemical Journal says, have
made careful investigation of the
unfermentable substances found in
commercial starch sugars, and have
succeeded in isolatny a definite COM
pound, to which they give the name
of "gallisin." Physiological expert
ments on the lower animals and on
human beings demonstrated clearly
that gallison has, neither directly or
indirectly, any bad effect on health.