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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26
WASHINGTON LETTER.
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. q, 1885
The new civil service commission has been
organized here by the election of Mr.. Edger-
ton as its president. That its administra-
ton under the new board will be the deadest
kind of dead failure there can be no man
ner Of doubt, inasmuch as Eaton the tender
footed and weak-kneed New York end of it
will be the be-all and end all of the whole out
fit. And even if Eaton were out of the way,
as everybody hoped he would be, there is no
board of three, or any other number, who
can satisfactorily administer a law which
was never intended to be satisfactorily ad-
ministered. Indeed the provisions of the
civil service act are nothing but series of
incongruities and downright stupidities,
which the coming Congress, if it means to be
sincere in the adoption of reform, must un-
conditionally and absolutely wipe out and
substitute new act based upon something
like common sense.
There has never been an important inven-
tion introduced to the public in this country
whose discovery has not been compelled at
some time or other to fight off some cranky
pretender who away back in some long for
gotten period had evolved the same identical
thing, but had not sufficient faith in his dis
covery to apply for patent. Here is Bell of
the telephone, whose discovery and applica-
tion of the transmission of sounds through
the human voice, has set the whole world at
talking, and whose invention is scarcely less
of benefaction to the human race than the
| telegraph itself, is now for about the hun
| dredth time drawn into court to confront
another fraudulent pretender by the name of
Rogers who has invoked the aid of one of the
members of the Cabinet to secure foothold
against Bell in the courts, by giving the said
Cabinet member million and half dollars
in the stock of the company which shall have
established by legal decision the priority of
the discovery of the telephone. There is no
doubt that the principle of transmission of
sounds over wires by the means of electricity
was discovered long before Professor Bell
| was born, but the writer of this correspond
ence knows the fact that Bell was giving his
| exhibitions in public halls in all the large
| cities of the country for months prior to dedi-
eating his application to the public use, and
no one in this country or any other had dur
ing that long period advanced single pre-
tention to question his right to the discovery.
But the success that has attended the intro
duction of Bells great invention has excited
the cupidity of a myriad of fellows, who, like
Rogers, will doubtless find friends and money
enough to keep up constant fight upon him
in the courts. To say nothing of the repeated
decisions in favor of Bell in the Patent Office
by its different commissioners, there have
been scores of decisions in his favor both by
the courts of equity and of law through the
verdicts of juries in nearly every State in the
Union. .,.,..a, DOM PEDRO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ Indications all point to an attempt
this winter by the strongest canal lobby ever
assembled to steal the canals of Ohio. It is
none too early for the friends of these great
and useful waterways to organize for their
defense. Ohio can not afford to diminish
by single mile the length of her canals. "
'The above note of warning comes from the
Cincinnati Post. As the Republicans have
again succeeded in controlling the Legisla-
ture, or part of it, the old time lobbists will
again flock to Columbus in order to practice
their trade. 1t is good for the taxpayers of
the State that the Democrats have the Senate,
which will act as check to the stealing of
the canals and the Inauguration Of other Re-
publican tricks and games.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sW The Akron Beacon agrees with the
Plain Dealer that biennial should be substi-
tuted for annual elections in Ohio. The Bea-
con says: ar ~ sl .H a .Ar.
Ohio is an election burdened State. There
is no question about that. Within two-year
terms for Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
Secretary of State, Auditor and Treasurer,
and the terms of some beginning with odd
years and those of others with the even years,
there is not a year without its election tur-
moil. 'a9i '2'h '- ..'' }.,
The newspapers of the State ought to take
this matter up and urge it upon the Legisla-
ture. The thing to do is to lengthen the
terms of the State officers and have them ex-
pire part every two years.--P. ID. laHt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

- The State Association of County Audi
tors which met in Columbus last week elected
the following officers. for the ensuing year:
President, Hon. Emil Kiesewetter, of Frank
lin county; Vice President, F. J. Esker, of
Ross county; Secretary, E. W. Poe, of Wood
county; Treasurer, G. A. Vordtreide, of Lucas.
Much important business was transacted.
The next meeting will be held in Dayton.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ An exchange puts it as follows; "The
Office of Probate Judge in Topeka, Kansas, is
nice Office to hold. They have prohibition
laws in Kansas and druggists sell on pre-
scription. Once month they report to the
Probate Court and pay that officer fee of
five cents for each prescription. His income
at present is $1,000 month, the equivalent
of 100000 prescriptions. Nice liquor law,
that"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sw Toledo is having some trouble with
her newly paved Summit street. which is the
best improvement the city has had for many
a day. Some of the rich property and bond
holders refuse to pay their apportionment,
expecting to throw the cost upon the city and
making the general taxpayer foot the bill.
The street has enhanced the property of these
rich nabobs 25 per cent, and no court of JUS
tice should allow them to shirk their assess
ment. '.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ The Democrats of Henry county have
no cause to feel sGghted by the Administra-
tion. With the exception of one or two in
stances every postoffice in the county is in
control of Democrats, and it will not be many
days until Democrats are found in charge of
every p. o. in the county. But the Democ-
racy of Henry are we'll pleased with the, Dem
ocratic Administration and are giving it a
most hearty support, as is also the independ-
ent voters. ...t..,,,.3
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26
sw The Central Iowa railway and the Mi

sB The Central Iowa railway and the Min
nesota & Northwestern railroadlhave made a
ninety-nine year contract for through train
service to and from st. Paul and Minneapo-
lis. To put into effect this agreement a gap
of nineteen miles, from Manly Junction,
Iowa, to Lyle, Mimi, is now being filled, and
will be ready for use about December 1st,
proximo, and thereafter the Wabash Fast
Line trains from st. Louis and Kansas City
to st. Paul and Minneapolis, and vice versd,
will be run over the Minnesota q Northwest
ern railroad instead of over the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway as heretofore.
Due notice will be given of the exact date
when this new line will be opened.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

- The statement that President Cleve-
land will take strong grounds against silver
coinage in his message is premature. ,
We have reason to believe that President
Cleveland is in favor of maintaining the sill
yer coinage.-Pldin Dealer. Df.s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ The main building of the Erie county
Infrmary was destroyed by fire on the Goth,
at 1880 in the evening. There were 9o in
mates in the building and all were rescued
but five. The five who perished in the flames
are as follows: wra 1f.H.a'.
Mary Latha, of Sandusky; Mrs. Newcomb,
of Berlin Heights; Mrs. Scheufer, of San
dusky; Mary Upp, of Sandusky; Mary Miller,
of Sandusky. defective fue was the cause
of the fire, fh&H
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

fY There are six hundred and twenty in
mates at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans'
Home, at Xenia, Ohio, and the various 9. A.
r. Posts throughout the State are contribut-
ing sums of money to make Christmas pres
ents to these orphans. During the past year
the G. A. R. Posts in the State of Ohio ex-
pended 800, 900 in charitable relief.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

N Hon. J. H. Mitchell, Republican, has
been elected Senator from Oregon. His cleo
tion was brought about by certain number
of Democrats supporting him, upon promise
by him that he will support the Democratic
administration of Mr.. Cleveland.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

- Parents should not fail to remember
that there is law on the statute books of the
State of Ohio, Section 1923, compelling them
to send their children between the ages of
eight and fourteen years to school at least
twelve weeks during the school year, six of
which must be consecutive. ....
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sBA Washington correspondent makes
the startling statement that many Demo-
cratic Congressman have urged the President
not to remove Republican officers for the
reason that they have promised each office to
SO many men that they will get into trouble
if an appointment is made. This starts us
to questioning and we can ask ourselvds
many uestions.-ZanesrilI Signal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

eB- General Sheridan, speaking of his
plan to divide the Indian lands into severalty,
giving to each family 800 acres, SO the tribal
relations might be destroyed, says: 'If my
recommendations had been adopted when ]
first made them, many thousands of lives and
millions Of dollars might have been saved" "
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sag The Post says that in Cincinnati it is
admitted that the Democratic members of
the House are elected; that the Democratic
county candidates are elected-but the Re-
publicans claim that the same votes which
elected these men also elected four Repubi-
can Senators. This is the regular old Louis
lana chestnut-where the same votes were
made to elect Republican Presidential elect
ors and Democratic Governor! John Sher-
man ought to play that on the marines-the
Democracy are not green enough to swallow
it. @
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

G Hon. w. d. Hill returned home Friday
from stumping tour in Virginia, where he
went to further the fortunes of the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor. This is the
fourth year Mr.. Hill has done political work
in Virginia. As it was his1birth State he ma
turally feels at home there.-Defunce En.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

We should economize Mt all times. but more es-
pecally when times are close. Observe the purchas
es Of your thrifty neighbors. More snbsant tal ben
ehts be obtained from nifty cent bottle Of DR..
Bigeow's Positive Cure than dollar bottle Of any
other cough remedy. II is prompt safe and pleas
ant cure for all throat and lung troubles Sold and
endorsed by j. G. Saur.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

gB People who don't take county paper
are not to be pitied when swindled out of
their eyes. They would be ignorant of what
is going on rather than spend $1.5O for the
means of knowing all about the county af-
fairs. They are good subjects for the sharp
# 4
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sB Sammy j. Tilden is building the
largest and the most complete conservatory,
on his premises at Keystone, N. Y. 1t will
be supplied with all kinds of fruit trees so
that ripe fruit may be plucked the year
rOund ,,3 .os h, G, . t.gt t., ...--. . .
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

g9F AT last the Democratic reform move
ment has struck the Senate, and the Republi-
can Sergeant-at-arms has dismissed some ~
hangers-on at total saving to the country
of $25,OOO. The good results of change in
the administration are being verified every
day
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

wJ. Il. Mitchell, colored man, who
resides at Yellow Springs, o., has commenced
proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas
to compel the School Board of that place to
the High School. The School Board is Re-
publican t-. tf.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

F The Cleveland Plain Dealer insists
that there are three members of the Cuyahoga
county legislative delegation that will not
vote for John Sherman for United States
Senator under any circumstances.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ DR.. Adam Clark, who had a strong
aversion to pork, was called upon to say grace
at dinner where the principal dish was a
roast pig. He was reported to have said: 20
Lord, if Thou canst bless under the gospel
what Thou didst curse under the law, bless
this pig" ta..a .as9s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

eB- The political indications are that in
1883 Solid North will clasp hands with a
Solid South in condemnation of the sectional
question and in favor of unity between the
North and South, and the prosperity and
greatness of the country, under Democratic
tYIIo HAFtH 70 hfh''+NhHt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

20 Governor Hill, of New York, is
bachelor because, after he had courted, asked
the momentous question and been accepted,
the lady to whom his heart went out Tilted
him and was married to wealthier suitor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sB President Cleveland did not favor the
tenure of office law. He finds it on the stat
ate books. 1t is law. He is bound by his
oath to obey the laws. We're he perfectly
free to act, he undoubtedly would more
rapidly remove the bitter Republican Office
holders who will not resign.--Plain Dealer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sy Senator Payne will not 60 to Washing
ton until after Thanksgiving to-day.
The Senator will be one of the most distin-
guished members of the upper house of Con-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

tE The Adiutant General will invite the
entire National Guard of the State to par
ticipate in the inauguration Of Governor
Foraker.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ The price of the Toledo Post is now
only lc, or &c g week. The Post is good
paper, even cheap at double its price.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

tB-The price Of PomerOy's saper has been chang.
cd from 81 to 81 per year. 1t IA now published 81
2A Broadway, NJ. Y, in Brick Poneroy's peculiar
style. -tFi'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

Rr Clermont county has the smallest
debt Of any county in the State, $500. Ham
ilton county has the largest, $27, ,379, ,74o2a.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sB- Johnston's Journal exhibits signs of
we'll Inherited prosperity in increasing its size
from 16 pages to 81 pages and cover, This
illustrated Magazine for the people, as its
sub title defines it, was established in 1884
but change was recently made in Its shape
and contents, and its appeal to wider pub
lie has been SO successful that the readers
want more of it-hence the enlargement
The issue of November IA contains, among
other profusely illustrated and timely artic-
cles, one on ''Riel and his Rebellion;p anoth-
er on ''The Theatre Of Conflict in Central
Asia;" another on Civilization and Savagery
in Africa," being the humorous experiences
and exploits of missionary in that dark
continent; and full page of sketches show
ing how cattle are brought from the West to
supply Eastern and European markets. =
There are also illustrated book reviews, and
number of bright and readable articles on
miscellaneous topics and questions of the
hour. In this number, too, begins a power
full serial story, written for the Journal, and
entitled Glove in Summer Seas" dealing
with life in New York and the tropics. The
departments have been increased in number,
and are all well filled. This popular literary
magazine, of which each page spark lies with
interest, is published every other week By
W. j. Johnston, s Murray st. ~ New York.
Thep is only 10 cents 4 COPY, OF 2 year,
and it may be ordered Of any wsdealer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

~ Miss Nellie O'Haean, of sandusky,
will be a candidate for reelection as En-
crossing Clerk of the Ohio Senate. '7'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

sT Speaker Carlisle, in an interview in
Washington declares for the big round silver
dollar of the dads.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26
THE NORTHWEST.
~ 1FFIoIAL PAPER OF HENRY COUNTY
NAPOLEON, o., NOV. 20. 1885.

ssys The Ohio Senate is Democratic and
can't be counted out r...-.. .ru s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

s# John G.. Doran, editor of the Dayton
Democrat, will, in all probability, be appoint
ed postmaster at Dayton. .'at Pc
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

B- The mother of General Mcclellan is
still alive at the age of eighty-four.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26
f.. 94. og a. THE ALBERT
N mED|CAL ms TITUTE.
Superior St., Next to Postof6ce, Cleveland, Ohio.
Chronic Nervous, Skin and Blood Diseases,
~ @ The EZe and Ear,, . e,ia
Scientific Principles
DIR. ALBERT

weakness In the back and limbs, involuntary dis
charges impotency, general debility, nervousness,
langor, confusion Of ideas palpiation OF the heart,
timidity trembling, dmness Of sight or giddlness,
diseases of the head throat nose or skin, affections
of the liver, lungs, stomach or bowelsthose terri
BILE disorders arising from the solitary habits Of
youth--and secret practices, blighting their most
radiant hopes or antieipatiOns, rendering marriage
impossible.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

rB" Vermont furnishes less than S3O,Oo0
revenue to the national Government.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-26

II has been raining steaaiIyin Cali
fornia for i've days Already over eight
inches ofrain has fallen in the present
month"; With one exception, In 1849
this is the heaviest rainfall ever known
on the Pacific coast.
Mrs. Rhoda Howard, who died ut
Owingsville, KY, last week at the al-
legged but improbable age Of 116 years,
is nevertheless known from accurate
data to have been a persistent pipe
smoker for ninety-one years.
Thomas James, Of Gainesvill, Fla., is
the father of fifty-three children. He
says he has a complete deck and little
Joker besides.--Ne,0 York Tribune.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-18
TRUE FRIENDSHIP.
An Israclite Who Appreciates two Good
Qualities OF His Friend.

Qualities OF His Friend.
Hirsch and Hertz, both lsraelltes, were
partners in business. Both were rich, both
bachelors, without any relatives. They
were moreover the most devoted friends.
So great was their friendship for each 9TH
er, that they had made their will, each be-
queathing to the survivor all his property.
One day Hirsch appeared at police head
quarters in a very much excited frame Of
mind. He was pale and trembling. He
stated, i'll a voice quiVering with emotion.
that for three days he had not seen or heard
anything of his bosom friend, Hertz; that
he, Hirsch, had reason to fear that Hertz
had met with foul play. The Chief of
Police replied calmly:
"The proper way to do, Mr.. Hirsch, is
to offer d liberal reward to anybody who
will bring back your friend"
81 will give five hundred tollars to any
body who bring back my dear friend alive
and well,' sobbed Hirsch.
"You must try and brace up. You must
accuStom yourself to the idea that your
friend is dead"
"Tead, tead!' sllrieked Hirscl, Selling
his hair with both hands.
Yes, and you should provide for that
emergency by offering a reward for the re-
turn OF his remains"
Mister Police" said Hirsch, smiling
through his tears, al dells You vat. Ven
anybody brings me de corpse Of my friend
Hertz l bays him one thousand tollars five
hundred tollars more den if he vas found
alive. "-Icrus SiJtings.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-18
An ingenious Machine.

By means of an ingenious machine,
wood intended for paper pulp is shaved
off so finely thati is ready to go at once
into the boiler. The machine takes a
log twelve inches in length, which it re-
wolves at a speed OF n thousand revo-
lutions per minute: and q sharp cutter
shaves Off a shaving SO thin that it
would take seven hundred and fifty OF
them to make an inch. a nicely Of exc
cution which may be judged of by the
fact that two hundred sheets Of ordinary
paper are required to make IN inch.
As described. the knife of the machine
has a sliding motion. and gradually
moves forward as the block decreases in
diameter. and in order that it shall not
become duh. and the fibre consequently
fail to be Of uniform thickness, there is
provided a unique arrangement of whct-
stones constantly at work on the knife.
--Chicayo Iater-OccaH.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-12-18

A Few Hints for Persons Contemplating
Il Ride on Il Passenger Elevator.

A Few Hints for Persons Contemplating
q Ride on IL Passenger Elevator.
When the elevator is at the lowest
floor, before getting on, always ask the
boy if he is going up. This will please
him. because he is q student of human
nature, and likes to see how big a fools
mar can make of himself. The rule
can be reversed at the top floor. When
you find him there ask him if he is 60
ing down.
Never tell at what floor you wish to
get of. He prefers to guess at it; and
would feel hurt if you did not let him
carry you to the roof when you want a
room on the first floor.
When he has carried you farther up than
you wish to go, always get angry and
call him hard names. He will appre-
ciate this. OF course it is his fault that
you did not tell him where you We're go
ing.
A great source of amusement with ladies
is standing in the entrance blocking up
the passage way while carrying on an
animated conversation with some friend.
The best time to do this is when some
one on some other floor is ringing like
mad, because the boy can not 90 up UNI
til you either get on OF off, and, OF
course, he would rather listen to you
than answer the M
One of the main things to bear III
mind is that the elevator was made for
you and the boy hired to wait on you.
If he is not waiting for you when
ever you appear, he is neglecting his
duty. and should DC severely reprl-
manded.
Be unreasonable in every thing. This
pleases him more than anything else
The Rambler.