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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ The Town Topics Publishing Co., %
Park row, New York city, publishers of To,cn
Topics formerly the american Queen), one
of the most entertaining weekly journals of
the country, are offering to subscribers prizes
of 800 cash, to be won on conditions that
seem very liberal. Judging from their circu-
lar, the plan is decidedly ingenious and en-
tertaining, and will doubtless meet with great
success. Full particulars may be learned
from circulars which will be sent from their
Office in New York on receipt of a one-cent
stamp.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sB Governor elect Foraker, Lieutenant
Governor Kennedy, Treasurer of State Brown,
Attorney General Kohler. and member of the
Board of Public Works Jones, assume on
Monday, January II, 1856, the duties of the
offices to which they were elected on October
49, Supreme Judge Spear takes his seat on
the bench as soon as he receives his commits
sion and takes the oath of Office. Judge Min
shall takes his seat on the bench on February
Is, 1886. The Sixty seventh General Assem-
bly, convenes on Monday, January 4, 1886.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

say- The Republican press and the gang
affect to feel very badly because Mr.. Cleve-
land refuses to be bothered with Office hunters
while he is engaged upon his message and in
grandiloquent way refer to the alleged fact
that such thing never occurred during Re-
publican administration, but, of course, in
making such statement they very prudently
neglect to say that each Republican admins
tration had Kitchen cabinet" In this they
differed from Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.. Cleveland Is
callers all come in by the front door.-Lima
Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

- One Of the most sensational arrests
ever made IN the State was made last Thurs
day at Delphos, near Lima. Over ten years
ago James Knittle, a young man, killed
Woods Hamilton, the father Of q family.
Knittle escaped and wandered about for ten
years. Recently he went back to his old
home, partially disguised, and while attend
ing his fathers funeral, was arrested for the
murder. j8. n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

%: Edwin Arnold will contribute to the
Christmas Harpcr's Magazine a translation
of the Sanskrit ''Ritu Sanhara," or Ground
of the Seasons" illustrated by Fredericks;
the veteran Christopher P. Cranch a poem,
eat the Grave Of Keats" dedicated to Geo.
William Curtis; R: d. Blackmore one telling
the story of s'The Well of st. john" with il
lustration by P. H. Calderon; and William
Black also poem, "At Nonnenwerth," il
lustrated by e. A. Abbey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ A company with capilal stock of $780,
900 has been organized in Van Vert county,
for the purpose of ditching Bear Swamp, near
the town, and erecting fences and buildings
and making a stock farm out of it. When
completed it will be the largest farm of its
kind between the Allegheny Mountains and
the Mississippi River.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

The article from the Napoleon NORTH
WEST relative to the character of the Toledo
correspondence of the Cincinnati Enquirer,
will be very agreeably endorsed by the De-
mocracy of this section-Toledo American.
We don't wish to say ought butwhat can be
endorsed by the Democracy everywhere. We
are for the Democratic organization from
the word go, and when we can say nothing
good for it, silence is our motto.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ The citizens of Findlay have combined
with the farmers of Hancock county and
have issued an address to the farmers and
landholders generally advising them not to
lease their lands to foreign corporations for
oil or gas purposes. Their address says that
if the farmers will wait ten days they will
offer them greater inducements and advanta-
ges than they can secure from any one size,
and they will make more money by the opera
ton
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ The Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution, not
wishing to be the hindmost in the race, has
hoisted its Presidential ticket for 1888. 1t is
Hendricks and HILL" This ticket will dis
turb the people who are in the habit of drop
ping their his.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

.B-N. W. Aver q Sons Newspaper Annual
for 1885, is a model and comprehensive publi-
cation, of vast interest to newspaper men and
general advertisers. 1t is a complete cata-
logue of all the newspapers and periodicals
published in the United States and Canada,
forming volume which contains more gen.
eral information on matters pertaining to it
than any which has ever come under our no.
tice
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

ssy Word has been sent out from Washing
ton that there will be no change in the
Federal offices at Toledo until the Hurd-
Romeise contest is decided. The President,
no doubt, wishes to be fair with Mr.. Hurd,
and should he be successful in securing his
congressional seat, of course he will have
much to say concerning the appointments in
his district.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ There is no occasion for swearing out
side of a newspaper Office, where it is very
useful in proof reading, and indispensibly
necessary in getting forms to press. Ithas
been known also, to materially assist the edi-
tor in looking over the paper after 1t ID
printed. But is more useful to the compost
tor in setting up bad manuscript than anyone
else. Otherwise it is very foolish and
wicked habit,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sN A new scheme to swindle farmers has
been worked in some of the southern coun-
ties of Michigan. A man comes round buy
ing straw stacks for paper mills. He gives
his note for the sum and asks a receipt to
send to the mills to show what he has bought.
1t is only the old dodge to get the farmers
signature to paper which afterwards turns
up promissory note at the bank left for col
lection.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

.Y 1t seems the civil service rules do not
apply to the Republican party. AS soon as a
Republican gets into Office, the first thing he
does is to turn out all the Democrats that
we're in Office under his predecessor. The
civil service rules only apply to President
Cleveland and other Democratic office hold
ers, but to Republicans, never.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

The Fulton County Commissioners are
examining the books of the County Clerk of
that county. Not a very good report from
that hot-bed of Republicanism, which has
taken unto itself all the honesty and decency
in the neighborhood.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sBForaker on the Western Reserve
''Rebels, traitors, union destroyers, unrepent-
ant foes of the constitution"
Foraker in Virginia: ''Those heroic Vir-
ginians who fought with Lee and Jackson"
Our Governor is gosling if he thinks he
can ride into Presidential nomination in
this way.--Cdaton Democrat
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

g9- The Jefegsonian relates that Guern
sey county man has tried to make flour from
the seed Of the sorghum cane. He has a
quantity Of the seed ground at mill and
nsed the -four for one winter. He speaks
highly Of it, saying that it is much better
than buckwheat -four
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sB-0ur subscribers, and especially those
who are thinking of becoming such, should
watch our columns about these times, for we
are offering some very favorable clubbing
terms with other papers and periodicals.
The long winter evenings are here and every
family should provide itself with reading
matter, and by taking advantage four club
bing terms much money can be saved. A
penny saved is a penny earned, you know.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ John cCullough, the actor, died at
his residence in Philadelphia on the Sth, inst.
Mr.. Mccullough was born in Colraine, Atrim
county, Ireland, in 1888, being almost 52years
of age. He came to America in 1846.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sB-The President has appointed W. s.
Hammaker Postmaster of Findlay, suspend
ing the hold-on-to-ofiice-Rep Republican TO make
room for Winfield Scott. We extend our
congratulations.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ Editor Stead, Of the Pail Mall Gazette,
has had his trial and been found guilty of
debauching a young girl. He did the act to
prove that such crimes were prevalent in the
city of London, but the law held him never
theless and he will be compelled to suffer the
penalty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

q" President Cleveland has issued pro-
clamation warning the Washington territory
people to stop killing the Chinese. He is not
in favor of any more Mongolians coming,
but those who are here must be protected.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

- Judge Haag is booked for the next
Mayor of Napoleon, by the law and order
people, irrespective Of party. Toledo Sunday
Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

say- 1t is said that President Cleveland had
decided upon General Mcclellan as the head
of the Civil Service Commission a few days
before his death.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

@-John Roach's ship yards have resumed
work. Some 800 men will be put to work,
principally upon the completion of the u.
s. cruisers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

iB-John Sherman must come down with
his Doodle handsomely, or he can not be
elected as his own successor. Cuyhoga county
must be purchased.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ In the Ohio Supreme Court the motion
for rehearing and reargument in the Scott
law refunding cases, brought from Cleveland,
was overruled.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

say-My, what come down. The Republi-
can majority in Iowa is but 1892. The grand
old party is slowly dying.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sB The steamer Algoma was wrecked on
Lake Superior on Saturday, during a severe
storm, and 81 lives lost. While off Port
Arthur the steamer struck reef and sank.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12
ORDINANCE.

A ordinance to provide for the construction of a
IA local sewer on the alley south of Barnes ave-
nue., In E. T. Barnes addition to Napoleon.
Sec. l. Be 1t ordained by the Council Of the in
corporated village Of Napoleon that local sewer be
constructed in the center of the alley Immediately
south of Barnes avenue, in E. T. Barnes addition
to said village of Napoleon, from point where said
alley intersects Third street TO point where the
same intersects First street.
SEC 2. Said sewer shall be constructed of glazed
sewer pipe of twelve G2) inches inside diameter for
the first four hundred t400) feet, and Of fifteen 5)
inches inside diameter from that point to the termi-
nus, and on grade to be established by the engi-
neer of said village.
SECS. The cost and expenee Of said sewer shall
be assessed by the foot front the lots and lands
abutting on said alley the line of said sewer, ex
ceptng at the intersection of streets and alleys the
cost Of which shall be paid by said village, and the
same shall be paid In one annual assessment to be
collected on the tax duplicate for the year 1885.
Sea-. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after ts passage and due publication
Passed November I'd, 1885.
W. A. TREssLER,
&c. DoDD, Clerk. Mayor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

s4g- Vice President Hendricks thinks the
result in New York is an endorsement of
President Cleveland. OF course it is.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

Hy- Pancake has been made Postmaster Of
Omega, Ohio. Will Mr.. Buckwheat come
forth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

Capt. J. G. Donaldson, formerly Secre-
tary of the Republican Executive Committee,
has purchased the Columbus Sunday Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sB The Ohio State Journal calls attention
to the interesting historical fact that the first
railroad built in Ohio was the old Mad River
and Lake Erie road, extending from Spring
field to Sandusky, afterward known as the
Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland, but now
as the Indiana, Bloomington and Western.
The first sod Of this line was cut at the end of
Water street, Sandusky, September 7, 1886,
by General (afterward President) Harrison
and Governor Vance. The occasion
was one of general rejoicing and great gaye-
ty. Professions were formed, the air was
resonant with music, and the display of bunt-
ing was profuse. At the conclusion Of the
ceremony grand banquet was held at "Vic-
tors Hotel" now "Townson House." at
which Governor Vance presided. The "San-
dusky'' was the first engine run on he road,
and was the first locomotive in America to
which steam whistle was applied. The
road then ran through Bellevue to Tifin, but
since then another has been built through
Green Spring, and the track takenup. Now
every county in Ohio except Morgan is pene-
trated BY rail-a big work done in fifty
years.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

B-Democrats are feeling quite comfort.
able, thank you.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

saE- Owing to the prolonged strike of the
nailmakers there are prospects of nail fam
inc.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

ass- ''John Browns soul is still marching
on" it is said. Poor soul! How wear it must
get.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

eY- Miss Cleveland has again taken charge
of the White House keyes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

eN- The United States Senate will gain
Democrat from Virginia.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

~ State Auditor Kiesewetter fired two
shots at W. j. Elliott, editor of the Sunday
Capitol, of Columbus, on last Sunday even
ing. The encounter took place at the Neil
House, and was brought about by a feud
which has existed between the two for several
years. Elliot has been assailing the State
Auditor through the columns of his paper,
refecting upon his private and official char
acter. One of the shots fred took effect in
the thumb, the other missed the mark en-
tirely, striking the ceiling in the Office of the
Neil House. The affair created much ex-
citement, and in oil probability will stop the
attacks upon Mr.. Kiesewetter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

sW- The military guard has been with
drawn from the tombs of Garfield and Grant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12
PROBATE NOTICE.
Probate Nctice.

NJ office is hereby given, that W. N. Fast, as ad-
minstrator OF Christian &. Fast has filed final
account of his Administration which will be for hear
ing and settlement Nov. 13, 1885.
d. MEEKISON,
Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12

& ~ Geo. M. Hammar, wealthy farmer of
Seneca county, committed suicide last week.
Low spirits Mss jllq sauas fpr the rash act.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-12
THE NORTHWEST.
.N-Will Malone lecture?

sN- John Billings estate is valued at $93-
900.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-02-12
FOR THE LADIES.

well, how were the ladies dressed?" was
asked at one of the clubs of member who had
just come in from n very fashionable dinner party.
My dear fellow" he replied, ~ really don't
know. The fact is, didn't think of looking un-
der the table"
- OF the S2a0,GOO deemed necessary for the pro-
posed female college at Baltimore under the au-
spices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sl35 600
have been subscribed.
The average cost of q marriage license in this
country is Sl.2O. Colorado, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin charge
Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut,
80; and on up to Maryland, the highest of the
lot, $3.50.
"A lady whose husband had contracted a club
fever hit upon brilliant scheme recently. She
procured partly-worn Gentlem0n's glove and left
it the pnrlor sofa when she retired after sitting
up until II O'Clock for her absent lord. He does
not go out in the evenings now.
The announcement that the eldest daughter of
Or. Talmage is one of the prettiest girls in Brook
lyn, is capped by malicious Chicago paper with
the addendum, " 1t is needless to add that she
semb!cs her mother"
A Detroit man wen. homo drunk the other
ran in terror for the police. When the policeman
arrived he found the smasher on the floor with his
hands and feet tied with cothes-line, while his
wife found time between vigorous blows of the
broomstck to say that she WAS policeman of that
house.
"A COW, properly labeled, was among the bridal
presents received at "a wedding in Sullivan County,
n. Y.
"A coryphee tells Memphis reporter that bal
let dancers clothing is not thin people think.
She says the material of the tights Is silk the
outside, with long silk fiizz on the inside This
is trimmed away in places so as to make the shape
of the leg as nearly perfect possible. Padding
is not used at all now"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-02-12
A Bishop and a Dentist.
Hartford Times.


A young country dentist was recently favored
with commission to make and fit complete
set of teeth for the Anglican bishop of the
diocese in which he resided. The dentist was
very anxious about the result of mis- labor and
watched his lordship examining himself and
his new teeth in the pier glass His chagrin
may be imagined when he heard the bishop
give expression to language ending with that
fearful word Damnation." He ventured to
suggest that his lordship might feel them rather
uncomfortable at first, but in a little time he
would get use to them. Without appearing to
notice the dentist, his lordship exclaimed, with
vehemence: Without doubt he shall perish
everlastingly." " But, indeed, my lord, if you
will but have patience" pleaded the dentist,
in a weeks time or So" What do you
mean?" inquired the prelate, turning round
with an apostolic smile. "Why should l not
have patience? The teeth fit me beautifully !;
it is the first time have found myself able to
pronounce the Athanasian creed with distinct
ness for these 20 years.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-02-12
Starvation Wages IN England.
london Letter in San Francisco Chronicle.I

London Letter in San Francisco Chronicle.I
To begin at the bottom of the ladder and first
of all deal with the question of wages, the
agricultural laborer in this country is rarely
found to be earning 81 week. i was recently
spending few days at Hastings, in Sussex,
and during my stay at that fashionable water
Ing-place l took occasion to visit small town,
Winchclsea by name, boasting some 900 in
habtants. The population OF the miniature
town and the surrounding district is purely
agricultural, and exhaustive inquiry among
the farmers and hop-growers there residing
satisfied me that $3.50 per week was a fair
average of the earnings of at least two-thirds
of the population. OF this 81 30 never less and
often more than so cents goes for rent.
lnthree cases | found a man and his wife
with upward of six children, none of whom
were as yet able to earn anything subSisting
upon 81 week. Now, We grumblers, just re-
fleet for moment. How would you feed and
cfOthe yourselves, much less your wives and
families on 81 per week? In this same tiny
town there are two butchers shops, and
found the prices of meat to be as follows:
Prime parts of beef, "a cents per pound; in
ferior parts, 90 cents per pound; cuttings, that
IS to say, odd bits chopped Oft here and there to
render the prime joints more slightly, Ia cents
per pound. A loaf of bread weighing four
pounds costs IL cents; vegetables are triAe
cheaper than in America, and bacon and ham
arc eaCn aDout Genus a pouhu ueaIer. NOW,
then, how on earth do those unhappy people
Keep body and soul together? l am bound to
confess that the conversation l had with sew
eral OF them left the impression on my mind
that they were tolerably well satisfied with
their surroundings. Sometimes they get lit
tie meat. "Once week." / queried. "Oh,
no; not once a week. Perhaps, take it all the
year round, once in three weeks" Bread and
cheese appear to be their staple food, and on
Sundays slice or two of bacon graces the any
thing but festive board
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-02-12
SCIENTIFIC CHAT.

Writing of coca extract, drug said to possess
restorative powers similar to those of tea in cases
of great fatigue, exposure hunger, etc., DIR. Wat
son Campbell states that when Weston, the pedes-
trian. exhibiting in England he was fire.
quently detected chewing something which for q
long time he kept secret, but which he ultimately
admitted was coca leaves.
A New Orleans doctor calls attention to a very
simple fact which merits attention from medicine
takers. If the medicine is mixed with very cold
water, end few swallows of the water be taken
preparatory dose, the nerves of the organ of
taste become sufficiently benumbed to make the
medicine nearly tasteless. The method will not
disguise bitter tastes, but acts well in oils and
lines.
In n recent lecture on the germs of disease. Dr.
Sternberg said that the strips of flannel saturated
with cnrboc acid hung up in the sick room, and
the chlorine saucer placed under the bed, are
wholly vHlueess iii srresting the progress of pes-
lence. Such methods do harm, he thinks, by lead
ing people to neglect the far more important meas
of admitting an abundance of fresh air, which
sweeps away the germs. Many antiseptics and
dcodoriZers valueless for the destruction OF
germs For this purpose he recommends the liquor
of the chlorinate of soda.