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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ Oh, yes, the Democrats are opposed
to giving the soldiers pensions. But, never
theless, Mr.. Vorhees, that sterling Democratic
Senator from Indiana, has introduced bill
to repeal the statute of limitations on the
allowances of pension arrears. The fact is,
the Democrats are the true friends of the
soldiers, fact which the soldiers are begin
ming to see and realize, and which being true
lashes the bloody shirt Republicans into
fury, and they fling the ensanguined garment
with renewed energy. Let them display thei,
garment of hate to their. hearts content, the
Democratic party has taken hold of the
reigns of government, and it is going to stay,
and the soldiers will help it to that end.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ Eleven more Democratic votes in
Hardin and fifty seven in the Montgomery
Senatorial district would have given the
Democrats majority on joint ballot in the
Legislature, and secured to the Democracy
a United States Senator. In other words &c
more Democratic votes in these counties
would have elected Democratic United
States Senator. This suggests that a Re-
publican, if elected, succeeds upon a very
narrow majority-a majority of sixty-eight
in total vote of more than 100000. It is
less than the one hundredth part of / per
cent. 1t is less than .OOO1 of the total vote.
These figures are certainly astonishing, but
true.--KentQn Democrat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

20 The December Harper's Magazine, the
christmas number" proves to be by nc
means the end of the Harper Christmasing
for Harper's Weekly and Harper's Young
People both announce unusually fine Christ.
mas issues, and the January Magazine will
also include some Christmas material, par.
ticularly an account by Archibald Fobes, the
war correspondent, of "Chrismas-ti tide with
the Germans before Paris, /" with illustrations
by Sidney P. Hall; and a plantation echo''
of Christmas-time, called "Unc' Edinburg's
Drowndin," by the author of ''Marse Chan, "
who is making noteworthy reputation
among the newer Southern writer's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sW- The Washington correspondent of the
Plain Dealer, in speaking Of the Ohio delega-
ton to Congress, says "Hon. w. D. Hill, of
Defiance, or "Bill' Hill as he is familiarly
called by nearly everybody, is just entering
upon his third term as representative. He
delights in appearing particularly unsophis-
ticated and always tells people that he comes
from the country. Is he unsophisticated2 He
may wear his whiskers like an inverted halo
under his chin. He may speak in slow,
drawling, Mark Twainian tone but he is one
Of the brightest Of lawyers, good orator and
a particularly shrewd politician"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sN- There issabundant reason claims pop
ular scientist, for believing that the earth's
crust is very thin, and it seems not impossi-
BILE that some means may de devised for util-
izing the intense heat of the molten mass
below. This is already being done, in fact,
to some extent, an artesian well having been
bored at Pesth to obtain warm water for pub
lie baths, etc. From q depth of about 5000
feet large quantity Of water heated to 16l
degrees Fahrenheit pours forth, and the bor-
ing is to be continued until water at 17S de-
grees is yielded. The majority of mankind
are willing to forego enjoyment of the heat Of
the lower regions, both in the present and in
the future. However some people are always
in haste to anticipate future events.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

IN The Tribune learns that the great
issnes before Congress this winter will be the
restoration Of Jefferson Davis to citizenship
and the pensioning Of exc Confederate soldiers.
This is quite startling, but inasmuch as there
is no election pending anywhere just now we
are surprised that the Tribune should sacrifice
so much Of it's good reading space to such o
childish bugaboo. = World,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB Congressman Hill intends to push his
bill, which provides for government buildings
in all towns of 1000 inhabitants and over, to
a successful termination, if his time and
energy will effect it. The buildings are to
be paid for with silver dollars which are ac-
cumulating in the national treasury. This
will be an excellent way of getting these dol
lars into circulation and out among the labor
ing people where they belong. We hope Mr..
Hills bill will become law, only the mini
mum number of inhabitants should be placed
at 2, 900 instead of ], 600.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
sHERlFF's SALE.
Mary A. Lamphicr,
ys
BENJAMIN II. Kniss.

Order Of sale from Henry county Court of Com
mon Pleas.
By virtue Of an order of sale issued from the above
named Court and to directed rs Sherif of Henry
county, will offer ut public sale at the North door
of the Court House, In Napoleon, Ohio, on
Saturday, January 16, 1886,
at the honr Of O'Clock p M, OF said day. the fol-
lowing Described real estate situatedin Henry
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
Lot number one a. in c. O. Young's first addition
to the town of Liberty Center, Henry county, Ohio.
Appraised at s665 s
\ Terms Of sale, cash.
FREDERICK ALLER,
Sheriff Of Henry county, Ohio.
R.W. Cahill, attorney for plaintiff.
Napoleon, Chic, Dee. IS, 1885. 50 10
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

,E- 1t is very evident that the financial in
terests Of tho country are encouraged by
Democratic rule. OF s64 National Banks
whose corporate existance expired during the
year ending Nov. /, Of this year, 80I renewed
their charters, while las new banks were or
ganized, with capital Of $17,0O0,0Oo. Who
says now that Democratic Government means
general business ruin?--N. Y. World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

tW. ut is an interesting fact that the
weight of one million one-dollar greenbacks
Is within fraction of 2S41 pounds, says an
exchange. Editors, when weighing up their
bundles to verify this statement, should make
allowance for patched bills, bands around the
packages, ETC.. say abount ten pounds
PecI,s Sun. ,8
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ The will Of the late William III. Van.
derbiIt bequeaths $10,OOO0OO to each Of hif
eight children, nearly $1,000, 900 to charitable
institutions, and the remainder Of the for
tune is divided equally between Cornelius
and William K. Vanderbilt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sY It is supremely ridiculous to see Re-
publican papers mourning in advance over a
decision they expect from "the partisan Su-
preme Court of Ohio" which body consists
Of three Democrats and two Republicans.
The case they expect to have reversd is an
appeal from three Republican Judges of Gin
cinnati, who usurped jurisdiction to judge
of the election of members of the Legisla-
ture, a jurisdiction of Ohio expressly confers
on the Legislature itself, and no other tri-
bunal. No wonder they expect to be re-
versed. -Ecchange. They are reversed, and
beautifully so, too. Unanimously, you might
Ray. At sg 6{Et ttttEf
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

az The Ohio Senate being Democratic nc
reorganization bills can be passed, the cen.
gressional districts cannot be changed, and
the Democrats will continue in control of the
state institutions. It's bitter pill for the
Republicans, but they must gulp it down.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Charles H. Gidley, as the County Treasurer Of Hem
ry county, Ohio,
yg
Lemuel VanZandt, ct al.
Order of sale from Henry county Court of Com.
mon Pleas.
By virtue Of order OF sale issued from the above
named Court and to me directed as Sheriff Of Henry
county, will offer ut public sale at the north door
Of the Court House, in Napoleon, Ohio, on
Saturday, January 16, 1886,
at the hour Of o'clock, p, M, Of said day, the fol
lowing described real estate situatedn Henry coun
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
The southwest quarter Of section number thirty
six 1857, in township number fonr ~, north range
eight 49, east, In Richffeld township, Henry county,
Ohio.
Appraised at $4,000.
Terms Of sale, cash.
FREDERICK ALLER,
Sheriff Of Henry county, Ohio
II. w. Cahill, attorney for plaintiff.
Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. Is, 1885. SS.40
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

- Chicago spectators are reported "a
have "corner" on broom corn, and for the
first time in the history of Recommending in
this country, Eastern manufacturers are
obliged to look to the West for their supply
of broom corn. The price has already ad-
vanced from 2 to cents pound last year to
8 and 10 cents now, with prospect of fur
ther advance. If this state of affairs con-
tinues some cheaper handle of defense than
the broom-handle will be in demand.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

GB- Thos. Hubbard, the talented editor Of
the Beilefontaine Examiner, has been made
postmaster of his town. The selection is an
excellent one, and is a fitrecognition of good
service done the Democratic party.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
Bucklcn's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skins eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by J. c. Saur. jly 2S-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB Francis Murphey, the temperance re-
former, is working Wooster. Over 1000
have signed the pledge since he commenced
operations there.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

tE Toledo's straight channel project-the
pet of the Future Great-has been knocked
Silly by Congressman Romeis.- Cincinnati
Telegram.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB Thomas Jefferson was the first Pres
ident to send a written message to Congress.
Washington went in person before Congress
and made an oral address.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB- Senators Colquitt, Blair and Frye are
said to be the only strictly teetotalers in the
upper House of Congress.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ Senator Edmunds is preparing bill
to crush mormonism entirely. Makes the
church incorporation void and puts church
property in the hands of trustees.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

lB The thirty-eight states of the Union
contain 2,2OO counties. Texas leads with 151,
and Georgia follows with 127.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

ing he is receiving at the hands Of Democrat
10 officials should be taken from him. Hehas
forfeited all claims 10 il.
And this is the same fellow who some
months ago fled an affidavit with the County
Commissioners charging that such citizens as
Hon. J. H. Tyler, Jacob Augenstein, ]. G.
saur, W. L. Heller, L. Trowbridgs. and 9TH
ers of like standing, had made false tax re-
turns. And when the day of hearing came
around he skunk out of town, away from the
denunciations Of slandered citizens, just as
any guilty wretch would have done. The
Commissioners very promptly dismissed the
matter in no very complimentary terms Of
the fellow, who pays not dollar TO the sup
port Of the county government.
Our advice to this poor excuse of man,
which is given gratuitously for his benefit, is
that he stick to his legitimate business, con-
duct it honestly, pay his hired help the wages
owing them promptly, and liquidate his hon.
est debts. For, unless man does this, he is
doomed to follow in the footprints along the
pathway now being trod by the one above
referred to.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ An association has been formed at
Indianapolis to raise funds to erect monu-
ment to the memory of Vice President Hend-
ricks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ Miss Cleveland will devote the income
arising from the sale of her book to the en-
dowment of chairs in educational institu-
tions.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sF The youngest man in Congress is Nc
Adoo, of New Jersey, 80 years of age.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
Probate Notice.

NOTICE 10 hereby given that b. X. B0wker, as ad-
IN ministrator OF Frederick Gasser, deceased, has
fled partial account OF his administration, which
viii be for hearing and settlement Dec. 9, l6S5.
d, MEEKIS0N,
3s Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
Over Coats.

Over Coats.
At clearing out sale of manufacturer we
got them, and will sell for less than you can
find them outside of poor house.
ct ID. & j. WILSON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

Ley Gen. Robert Toombs died at Washing
ton, Ga, on Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

say- Sentiment is very much divided upon
the silver coinage question.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB- The rights of the people are safe in
the hands of Democratic Supreme Court.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sK Daniel Manning, Secretary of the
Treasury, has placed us under obligations for
pamphlet copy of his report.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sN- Vice President Hendricks carried a
life insurance policy of one thousand dollars.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

~ The Ohio Senate is Democratic, just
as we said it was weeks ago.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
Probate Notice.

NOTICE 10 hereby given, that John Wright, ST.,
1N as Administrator Of the estate of William Nor.
ris, deceased, has hled final account OF his admin-
istration which will be for hearing and settlement
b. MEEKISoN,
Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

sB- bill has been introduced to pension
Mrs. Grant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
Probate Notice.

Probate Notice.
NOTICE is hereby giycn that George Reimund, %
N guardian Of Winnie NJ. Witzgall has fled first
account ofhs Guardianship, which will be for hear
,-- D. D.MEEKISON,
Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17

oA.M ,andot 4 * ts II
and counties l
ec BruhC or he HayeyIrd
am the o
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
CHAS. EvERS, Auditor.
Probate Notice.

IN guardian Of Sarah Lukenbill, has filed q fourth
account Of his guardianshp, which will be for hear
D. MEEKISON,
4 Probate Jndee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
DITCH NOTICE.

Land Municipal Private will
affected by the Ditch Improvement Herein Designated
oR's OSFcE,H yCounty 0hioDe 4 1855
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-12-17
THE NORTHWEST.
NAPOLEON, o., DEC. II, 1885.

ss.- ,FFIoIAL PAPER OF HENRY COUNTY
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-12-19
DECLARATION.
He Was Thirsty.

A good story came in our way the other
day, which we were assured by our infor-
mant was absolutely true. So many good
stories so vouched for have proved to be
but the Joe Millers of an earlier day. that
for all we know our anecdote may have ap-
peared in print thousand times before.
However, we will risk recounting it for the
thousand and first time. A certain worthy
topper, bibulous enough TO have gladdened
the heart of Friar John or Penurgee, aftst
somewhat riotous revel at a friends
house, became in the end quite speechless
and helpless and was carried comfortably
to bed, where he slept the sleep of the just
till morning, When he made his appear
ance at breakfast next morning he COM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-12-19
GRANTS KNIFE.
The Accident Which Led to Its Loss and
Recovery in Parker's Creek.

The Accident Which Led to Its Loss and
Recovery in Parker's Creek.
1t had been a handsome knife in the
days when a hand now cold and still in
Riverside Park was wont to grasp it.
Even now the tortoise shell handle, with
its gold lining and mountings, gives
little hint of the vicissitudes through
which it has passed. And the inscrip-
tions: General Grant" and "Septem-
Der 26, 1877, on gold plates laid into
either side, are as legible as when the
engraver first finished his work. But
the steel, once bright as maiden's eye,
keen as Yankee wit, and used to cut the
tips from no one knows how many
thousand cigars, is sadly rusted. The
water of the salt Atlantic which creeps
up Parker's Creek with every rising
tide, has so gnawed at the edges Of the
four blades that each resembles a min
iature profile map of the Andes; and
one of them, like thrice-told joke, has
lost its point.
One bright morning in June, 1882
the 27th-the Long Branch express
train from New York came laundering
on the low bridge at Parkers Creek at
the rate of forty miles an hour. Ten
seconds later, owing to a loosened rail,
the cars were lying wreck in the
shallow inlet. Three passengers were
killed and others received injury.
Among the first to emerge, hatless, but
unhurt, and smoking his cigar with a
composure that was as characteristic as
tho All O. ft-.,f
Upon the scene of that disaster, about
year ago, the knife described was
found by the son of Mrs. Cordelia L.
Conover. living at Little Silver, close
by. 1t was brought to this city just
after the burial of its former owner, and
offered for sale for the benefit of the
Grant monument fund. Suspecting that
it had been a gift, and surmising who
might be the giver, New York gentle
man brought the matter to the attention
of DIR. C. B. Webster, United States
Consul at Sheffield, England, who from
th IN description identified the knife at
once. On the occasion of General
Grants visit to Sheffield in making his
tour of the world, the express dent was
escorted through the famous cutlery
works of Joseph Rodgers & Sons. As
mementos of the visit DR.. Webster
ordered and presented this knife to
General Grant and a case of six scissors
to Mrs. Grant, both being inscribed
with the date. immediately upon
hearing of the discovery DR.. Webster
offered one hundred. dollars for the
knife, in case the Grant family should
resign Their claim to it, which they have
done. A check for one hundred dollars
was dispatched to the Grant monument
fund by DR.. Webster's representative
N Y Telegram.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-12-19
A Reveneeful Woman.

Not long ago butcher in this city sold a
woman piece of meat hich when taken
home, was found to be bad. 1t was re-
turned, but the butcher refused to take it
back, replace it with another piece or re-
fund the money. The woman "nursed her
wrath" as Burns says, to keep it warm"
and she planned to get even. One Satur-
day night when the butcher and his assist
ant were busily serving number of Gus
toners, the irate female walked into the
shop, and throwing dead cat on the meat
block, exclaimed: That makes ten, | will
get the other two by tomorrow" None of
the customers in the shop at the time took
bologna, nor did they ask for "a nice piece
Of rabbit. N--hinQstOn Frecm0n.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-12-19
A HOUSE ON LEGS.

A Tortoise Shell That Afforded Shelter to
Several Men.
A number of years ago a party Of
English natralists, with several native
attendants, penetrated a previously I'M
explored portion of India for the pur-
pose of establishing stations, and event
ually opening up a country very rich in
natural advantages. Upon reaching a
suitable spot, the workmen commenced
their task of erecting a substantial
building. 1t was necessary to have a
large cellar and deep excavation was
made.
The earth was dry and sandy, and
was worked with ease. The absence OF
large stones was noticed indeed, there
was found no hard substance that would
have interested a geologist. But late
in the afternoon of the first days work,
one of the natives struck his pick
against a resisting substance. Another
blow, and the implement broke through
into hollow space. The earth being
scraped away, large smooth object
was exposed, of so strange an appear
ance that the attention of the com.
manding officer was called to it. He al
once pronounced it bone.
The fact that they had come upon
THE grave of a strange animal created
great excitement, and all hands went
to work clearing away the sand. As
they progressed. their wonder and
amazement increased also; their discov-
ery began to assume the shape of q
dome, and appeared to be rounded off
Finally, when four feet or more of sand
had been cleared away. they saw a
hut-shaped object, that seemed, through
the hole made by the pick, to be partly
hollow. The natives one and all there
upon declared it hut, or house, built
by some of their ancestors, that had in
course of time been covered by the
earth. Others thought it one of the
dwelling. places of q strange people who
lived under the earth; but to the En-
glsh naturalists there was a more simple
explanation, for the curious house was
the shell of gigantic turtle belonging
to an age long past. The work pro-
crossed rapidly; and though when ex-
posed to the sun some parts broke in
pieces, the entire shell was successfully
uncovered and complete restoration
of it was made.
The shell was that of land tortoise
Hundreds of thousands of years ago it
had lived and died, and the dust, sand
and vegetation had gradually covered
it up and preserved it as a monument
of the animal wonders of that ancient
time.
So enormous was the shell that when
the sand and dirt were removed, several
of the men crawled into it; in fact, it
might have been used as a house, and
on a subsequent occasion was so used
by party which took refuge in it dur
ing sudden shower. Charles Fred
e7ic6 Holder, IN st. Nicholas.