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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular corespondsui.l


WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 8, 1885.
If the new officials connected with
the Pension Office desire to get their
hands in upon the subject Of investiga-
tions, | would recommend as good
field for the business the highly moral
City of Brotheriy Love, Philadelphia,
where the pension agent Is said to have
been paying pensions to numerous
parties who have been defunct for lol
these many years, to say nothing Of a
small regiment of widows who have
also been the recipients of Uncle Sans
bounty, after they had thriftily pro-
vided themselves with husbands.
The civilities that are due to the peo-
pie from their public servants, should
prompt the latter to furnish seats in
the corridors of the sevearl departments
for the accommodation and comfort of
their employers, the people. To have
men andwomen waiting hour after hour
with no place to rest their weary limbs,
after their tramping incursions through
our interminable thOroughfares, is
something not to be placidly borne.
1t would seem that it would be entirely
feasible to have waiting-room fur
nished with proper seating facilities
for the use of the great number ofpeo-
pie who have business with the depart
ment.
1t liz a somewhat sad commentary
upon the morals of the population of
the District of Columbia, when the
President Is said to be looking else
where for men to fill the District Of
fees. I know that the air of the capi-
tai must necessarily be inpregnated
with all sorts of political diab0lism, but
/ really supposed that half dozen
good men might be discovered some-
where, who would be competent and
honest enough to fill the few offices
here.
1t is said that some of the depart
/ ments ut least, are going to enforce that
| provision Of the statute in Sec. 100, R.
5. which prohibits any clerk or other
person who has been in the service OF
the Government, from prosecuting any
pending claim before any of the depart
Inents Within a period of two years
after his connection with the service
has ceased. The intent of this law
| that the Government shall not permit
4 itself to be placed to a disadvantage In
the adjudication of claims, is so ap'
parent that wonder that there should
be any hesitation upon the part Of any
department in enforcing it to the latter
A The granting of $50 pensions by the
Government in a single day, is heralde6
as masterpiece of rapid work in the
Pension Office that has never beer
equaled. / would impress upon thu
memory of commissioner Black the
fact that his predecessors in office have
declared that ninety per cent. of ;
given number of pensions granted in .
4 given time, were open, palpable anC
diabolical frauds. think in these
pension matters that it were better tt
make haste slowly. PHoNo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The list of
the District of Columbia pensioners has
been engaging the attention of Conn
missioner Black for some time, and it
isnow carefully revised. A large num-
ber fpersons was found on the list who
were not entitled to receive pensions,
either because they had recovered from
their disabilities or were not de-
pendent upon the government. In
some cases the parties were dead, and
instill more, widows had married again.
Careful study was made of all these
eases, and the result is that nearly 200
names have been struck off the list and
their pensions suspended, making an
annual saving to the government Of
nearly $l00, 600.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
Our Consular system.

A friend of Secretary Bayard recently
quoted that gentleman's reasons for his
tardiness i'm making consular and diplo-
matte appointments. Secretary Bayard,
he said, found our foreign service cor
rupt and Incompetent in many respects.
Immediately upon his induction into
office Bayard sent several trusted agents
abroad to gather what information they
could respecting the service, and to con-
duct their investigation where 1t was
possible without the knowledge of our
representatives.
Some of the reports which these per-
sons have made show. condition OF af-
fairs which justify the belief that the
service needsoverhauling. Atone of the
principal c0nsulates on the continent one
consul who receives salary of S2,50u
Ii found tn live ut the rate $15,0OO per
annUan. He has no private fortune,
and the most natural conclusion is that
he is, furnishing two sets of invoices, on
lone Of which prices are marked down
| from s. to Is per cent. below what the inn
porters really pay on a different invoice
sent direct to them. Asthe exports from
! this port amount to several million dol
lars yearly, it will be seen that the Gov
eminent loses large sum by this trans
action, the most of which swells the
profit of the importer, the remainder
going into the pocket of the consul.
Another consul was found to be
charging 81 900 year for the services
of an interpreter when no such person
was ever employed. An American re.
siding at the same place makes affidavit
that he was offered 81 900 a year to act
as marshal of the consul's court il he
would reray the latter 66 per cent. o.
the salary. The offer was refused
whereupon the consul deputized one Of
his household servants to act as marshal
upon the rare occasion ofholding court
and he has presumably pocketed q
balance of 500 per year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
srARvATIoN's WORK.
rhe Situation Very Alarming.
jackson CO., Virginia, the Scene Of
Terror and Suffering Conse-
quent Upon the Want
OF Food.

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, June s.
The situation in jackson county ia be-
coming quite serious. Hundreds of
families are on the verge of starvation,
and unless aid is speedily extended by
the remainder of the state. or the out
side world, the most disastrous results
may be expected.
Some of the more fortunate and in
fiuential people of the county and
others who believed the condition of
the inhabitants exaggerated have here
t0fore denied the reports that have
from time to time been made public,
hoping that things could be tided over
till new crop could be raised; but
now fhuch alarm prevails, and public
meetings are being held in all the vii
lagos, and the local papers are printing
appeals for aid. Last week meetings
were held at White Pine and New
Kentuck, at which scores of citizens
representing their respective neighbor-
hoods testified as to the extent of the
famine, many pitiful stories being told.
Hiram Cobb, owner of d mill, said peo-
ple would come at the rate ofa dozen q
day, after walking distances, begging
for d pint or quart of meal and some.
times bringing halfa peck of grain, OF
| q few ears of corn to be ground He
knew men who had gone for five days
without food, and he himself would
soon be a sufferer. j. H. Garrett said
his neighbors were actually starving
John Smith, county assessor, said thai
to his knowledge 800 families We're Ii
danger of starving at New Kentuck
An appeal for aid was signed by re-
presentatives of 100 families. These ar
but specimen stories. One family i
said to have subsisted for five days Q,
lettuce, and when found were nearl.
dead.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

There is a scamp in the shape of q
well dressed young man, who is prose-
cutting an active canvass for the peni-
tentiary in the neighboring counties.
His method Is to knock at the door and
inquire if the gentleman of the house is
at home. If he is answered In the
negative he then tells the lady that he
is a .lamp Inspector" sent out by the
State, with finely gotten up story in
regard to it being necessary in order to
prevent explosions, &C., and then goes
through the farce of inspecting the
lamps, demanding a small fee for each
lamp. Although the fraud is very
transparent it is worked successfully
in several localities. Fgneiidy JET.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
FIGHTING LION.
A AHand-to-H Hand Conflict Settled With
Pocket-Knife.

isalt Lake Cor. San Francisco CALL
A man named James jackson had
terrific fight with q mountain lion on
Little Laramie River, Wyoming, re-
Gently. He started out To cut wood,
taking his shotgun along. Seeing
some birds perched on rock, he shot
ut them, but hit instead mountain
lion, till then invisible, but which
made its presence known by yells of
rage and pain, the charge of shot hav-'
ing lodged in its shoulder and side.
Jackson could have got away without
further trouble, as the lion was fully oc-
cupied in tearing around, not having
noticed the man, hut Jackson thought
he would like to have the lions hide.
1t would look well mounted; SO he fired
at him with both barrels, filling the
beast with their bird shot But still no
notice was taken of the hunter, who,
emboldened by the animals inattention,
walked up close and peppered him
again with two charges. That settled
1t. The lion for the first time noticed
the man and went for him with mouth
open and tail lashing. Too late Jackson
started to run, but soon saw Ii was no
use, and stood with dubbed gun, and as
the lion came up, hit him over the head
with it, knocking him down. Then
another start to run was made, but the
lion was up and at him again, and the
man drew his pocket-knife for the fight.
They closed, and the struggle was long
and hard. The mans clothes were torn
off and he was bruised and mangled,
but he kept working away with his
knife and finally got into the throat OF
the beast, making such wounds that the
lion weakened from loss of blood, and
finally rolled over dead. Jackson will
recover from the hurts and be as well
as ever, though he will be laid up q
long time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

An eminent New York Physician re-
,tntly said that house plants killed full
~ ten thousand people annually in the
tznited States. They induce consump-
lon. To prevent them from freezing,
the room must be be kept very warm
and close. Consumption is the result
of impure air and rooms lily ventilated
propagate this fatal disease. The COM
post and manure in the flower crooks
emit deadly miasma that inoculates
the air of the room with poison. Light
is necessary to health, and the windows
being filed with the plants, darken the
room. The money paid physicians and
undertakers from ills directly traceable
to noxious air, would annex a conserva-
tory to every house where the house-
wife's flowers could be grown with inn
punity. They should never be kept in
the dining room, sitting room, or bed
room, as the old idea that they conduce
to health has long since been exploded.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
Many personsare under the erroneol

Many persons are under the erroneous
impression that livercomplaint belongs
to the category of incurable diseases.
liz they could see the testimonials
showing the cures that have been effect
ed by Mishler's Herb Bitters, their
ideas on that point would change.
Mrs. Annie Musselman, OF Lancaster,
Pa, says: II suffered for ten years
with liver complaint, and our best
failed to relieve me. Mish-
ler's Herb Bitters cured me.n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

An exchange gives novel method of
clearing out rats from the premises. It
says: "Shut up o number of rats in q
cage together and leave them without
food. In process of time they will eat
each other, until all but one is eaten,
and he may be let loose. He has got
such love for his cannibal diet that in
a very short space of time he will clear
your premises, and at the end take him
self off in search offresh fields and pas
lures.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

The first greenback 81 note ever
struck off is owned by Edward Slocum
of the town of New Richmond, Allegany
county, Mich. 1t is dated August 1,
1852, marked series A.. No. |. Mr..
Slocum was soldier in the army, and
the bill in question was paid to him by
the paymaster as part of his wages as
a boy in blue. The greenbacks we're a
novelty to the "boys'' at the time, the
men having previously been paid off in
gold and silver coin. In looking over
his bills Slocum noted the fact that he
had No. l, and he put 1t away carefully
being determined to preserve it. He
will not sell it for any price.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
Tired. Lanruid. Dull.

Exactly expresses the condition oi
thousands Of people at this season. The
Oppressive effects of warm weather, and
the weak condition of the body, can
only be corrected by the use Of a relief
tonic and blood purifier like Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Why suffer longer when
a remedy is so close at hand? Take
Hoods Sarsaparilianow. Ii will give
you untold wealth iii health, strength,
and energy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

There is whirlpool in the Maumee
River, near Ft. Wayne, that sucks in
mary victims. Scarcely season pas
ses without some one being drawn into
its treacherous vortex. Hermon Thol-
man, u young lad, was the victim last
Sunday afternoon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

"The arm that strikes the stoutest
blows gives the fondest embrace said
Durbin Ward at the end ofhis Decoration
Day oration, at Lebanon. Itisneedless
to add that Mrs. John L. sullivan does
not agree with him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
Building Boom in Napoleon

y
While the prospect for the erection
Of large number of buildings IN Ma
poleon during the spring aud summer
of 1885 is not quite so flattering as it !
might he, or as other'seasons have
been, there will be more than the usual
number decorated outside and inside
and additions built, and large and ex,
tensive improvements made on those
which have been in the course of con-
struction. That good times are near
at hand and better still corning. is
evidenced, not only by the prepara-
tions for extensive improvements in
and around Napoleon. bas throughout
the country everywhere. Saur has
already made all the necessary ar.
rangemeuts and purchases of the diff
ferent kinds of materials for the spring
trade, which will be largely in demand
at prices which cannot fail to attract
the attention of all close buyers. The
outside decorations which, within the
last few years have become so very
popular and fashionable, and can only
be made with good paint, can always
be found nice and fresh in al! shades
and colors, and in any quantity to suit
purchasers at Saur's Drug and Paint
Store at lower prices than have ever
been known on some quality OF goods.
Even old buildings which are almost
ready to tumbie down, can, with few
dollars worth Of these colored paints,
be made to look nice and good as new.
For the inside decorations within the
last five or SIX years paper has largely
taken the place OF paint for several
reasons; the two principle OF which are,
first, that 1t is very much cheaper, and
consequently can be changed oftener;
and second, that it can be made to look
more rich and beautiful. and 1t needs
no suecial artist from Paris or London
to apply 1t. Great improvements are
constantly being made in these paper
decorations for Walls and Ceilings.
The designs for wall paper and window
shades this coming season are a great
Improvement over those OF the past.
The patterns are smaller and the soft
colors on 'exGusitely linted grounds,
are much easier to match with furn-
ishing. Our colors so far havesbeen
too glaring, th. hues presenting toe
strong a contrast. White grounds
have re-app.are'i, showing the lighter
limits to perfection All who appre
ciate the new and beautiful, will be
pleased to I.,ok over the grand stock al
Saur's Bpoh and News Depot, even
though they may not want 70 make
any purchases. in the line of all kinds
OF brushes for the painter or white
\ washer, Saur always carries a COM
plete stock, which he.warrants to give
satisfaction. Making his purchases
direct from the manufacturers, lie 4
prepared to replace any brush thai
may come TO pieces before worn out
free Of charge. Everybody can always
depend on finding large and com
plete stock of everything in the line O
Drugs, Medicines and Books, In addi
tion 10 the above. No department q
part Of his stock is ever neglected, bnl
everything is selected and purchased
with the greatest care with reference
TO pleasing customers in quality as vel
as price.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

A young man named Cleveland, a
nephew Of the President, was refused
consideration In an application for an
Ohio revenue collectOrship, because
the President didn't want it said he,
was favoring his relatives in the matter
lof appointments.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
War Statistics.

From official records of War DEPART
ment, based on losses given, and the
total number of men furnished by the
States and Territories during the war,
itappears that:
Out Of sixty-fve men, one man was
killed in action.
Out ofevery fifty-six men, one man
died of wounds received in action.
Out of every thirteen men, one aan
died of disease.
Out of every nine men, one man
died while in service.
Out of fifteen men, one man was cap
tured or reported missing.
Out of every ten men, one was
wounded in action.
Out of every seven men captured, ,one
died while in captivity.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

To avenge ones self Is to confess
that one has been wounded; but it is
not the part of noble mind to be
wounded by an injury; great mind,
and one which is conscious ofits worth,
does not avenge an injury, because it
does not feel it.-SenccdI
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheurn, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
5corns and all skins eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t Is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
boz. Forsale by J. @. Sanr. my 28-Iy
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

In type setting match for S25e
Joseph McCann, of the New York Her
aid, set up $50 ems Of solid minion in
three hours, and in the same time Ira
Somers, of the New York World set up
q 200
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

Beware of busybodies, however kind
they may appear on the surface. A
man who NEEDLES in other peoples af-
fairs is sure to make mischief. He gem
orally NEEDLES to suit himself, and con-
sequently puts different construction on
the same things when said to different
people so that the most innocent words,
get distorted into applications which
those who use them never intend that
they should bear.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

The First Auditor at Washington, d.
G., has disallowed the $22, 900 paid for
sorghum and beet seed by Commits
sioner Loring on the ground that the
expenditure was not 4 proper one un-
4 der the law.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

Ex-Governor Hale, Of Keene, n. H,
has failed, with liabilities amounting
TO about Sl,000,000. Attachments
amounting to s227 900 have been placed
on his property.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

What are pauses?'' asked the teach
Ier of q primary class. Things that
grow on cats,n piped the small boy atl
the foot.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

"A Beaver county, Pa, baby's name Is
Grover Cleveland Thomas Hendricks
Reich.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

" When one considers how innocent
babies are ii is difficult to realize that q
lawyer could ever have been an infant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-11

Postmaster General Villas told a DEM
ocratic nominee for Congress- Richard
Bishop of Illinois that his recon-
mendation for postofiices in his district
would have the same weight as those
of any other citizen, and no more.
This greatly enraged Mr.. Bishop and he
determined to see the President. After
waiting three days he finally saw the
President. He describes his interview
as follows: IL was shown into room
wher fifty or sixty others were waiting.
i had barely time to express the pleas
ure ! felt at meeting the Chief Magis-
trate of the nation when some one else
claimed his attention and Twas left
staring into vacancy. Oh, yes, | saw
the President for moment, but had
no time to tell him what wanted.p
From all accounts at hand this Admin
istration believes in the old Jefferson
ian doctrine that all mon were created
equal.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

Is hereby given that the Southern Mutual In
surance Company, of Athens, Georgia, il ready
TO distribute the sum OF $1S1 1874 A. in accord
ance with the Decree of the Chancellor, rendered
al the November term, 1884, of Clark Superior
Court, amongst those persons who paid pre-
1st, 1884 mo!
The distributive share of each will be 8 q ner
cent OF premiums paid The policy holders Of
1852 1858 and 1884 receiving one fourth the pa r
value OF their shares, and those OF 1855 receiving
pothng All persons whose policies were can.
celled by payment of loss and all who fail tn
make claim before November 26th. 1891 are
barred by the decree from any share in the fund
In all cases proof will be required by the
Auditor, Albert L. Mitchell, of Athens. Ga. of
the identity Of claimants, and Executors, Admin.
istrators, &C. must file copies Of their letters with
certincates from proper officers that they b ave
not been discharged.
Claims will be paid when approved by the
AUDITOR in the order of their presentation. by
check on the Bank of the University. Athens
ga, upon receipt in the form prescribed by the
Company.
Blanks for making claims may be had on
application TO the Company or any of its agents
and all correspondence on this subject, 10 secure
prompt attention, must be addressed to
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE. Co.
ATHENS, GA
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

Ihe bread which England cast upon the
waters is coming back after many days It
was through England that Sardinia took part in
The Crimean war and secured q place in the
counsuis ot Europe. In the struggles which
followed, England was the staunch friend of
Sardinia, and gave to that kingdom sympathy
and moral support until Italy ceased TO be mere
geographical expression and became the DOW
eriul kingdom that it il Whatever those who
were despoiied may rightly think, England
oelieVes the unidcation of Italy was ise and
proper 1t must, therefore, be a source ofintense
gratifcation TO the Government that Italy, in
THIS emergency, should so promptly offer assist
ance to the giant who befriended her in the DAYS
OF her weakness
Italy, moreover, is a valuable friend, both by
her position on the Mediterranean and by
reason OF her military and naval power. The
Italian army, on peace footing, numbers
2Oo, 600 men, and in the navy there are eighteen
lronclads OF the most powerful description.
Among these are two or three which are con.
sidered models in offensive strength, as well as
in impregnability. There is 80 much and so
bitter ingratitude in the family of European
nations that it is inexpressibly pleasant to
England. no doubt to find that the good deeds
OF former days are remembered; and that Italy
boldly declares that she will not wait for Eu
gland to ask for help, but will give il without
bargaining, because England is the friend who
rendered great service to Italy and never asked
Tor man or penny. 1t is the noblest and
most chivalrous thing that the world has seen in
many day.-ChHrieson Nescs and Courier.