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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
Stone Roads.

Mr.. EDIroR:-It seems by the read
ing of the article in your issue of Jan.
IA that "growler for peoples rights"
must have got into a regular blizzard
and tore himself to pieces over stone
roads. 1t is an evident fact that the
Bryan pike does not pass his door, or
methinks ifit did the wind would blow
In another direction. He seems to think
the Norton law is regular steal, and
says it was "perpetrated upon the peo-
pie with no other intent than to rob the
rural Masses" / cannot see any injus-
tice in the law; it provides that the man
most interested pay most toward the
road, and that by subscription. Not so
with all our laws for public benefit.
The law for building bridges, where a
general tax is levied. Take the Florida
bridge for instance. What earthly ben
eft is it to the men living along the
north line of the county. 1 venture to
say that not one in twenty ever saw the
bridge. They pay just the same tax on
the dollar valuation for the bridge as
the man who lives near by. Not quite
as much justice in that as there might
be; aud nearly as easy and convenient
to get across the old Maumee at that
place without bridge as it is to get in
to Napoleon over some of the pixies
leading into that city. What do the
Harrison township folks think about
the Napoleon bridge? They are oppos-
ed to taxation for a special purpose,
and especially for local Improvements
&c. Who receives the most benefit from
that bridge? The Harrison township
folk or the inhabitants of Freedom and
Ridgeville townships? Who pays the
most tax? All alike. But whoever
heard any great howl over it and a call
for meetings, and threaten to flood the
Legislature with petitions for the repeal
of certain laws? No one.
These public conveniences must be
attended to. Not as "Growler" would
have US do. Raise the money by SUBJ
scription from those closely connected
with any such improvement, and build
them ourselves. There is an old saying
"what is everybodys business is no.
bodys bushes g." and so nothing would
be accomplished in that way. If our
Commissioners think the time has come
to commence on stone roads, go ahead.
If they think in their Judgment all is
right, don't be scared out by few who
are so hidebound and opposed to any
thing of the kind unless it comes to
their door.
CLoDHoPPER.
Bidgeville, Jan, 26,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
Payne tonight mailed letter to the
chairman of the recently appointed in
vestigating committee Of the lower
House of the Ohio Legislature, of which
the following is a copy:
UNITED STATES SENATE,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %, 'S6. !
Hon. Thos. A. Cowgirl, Chairman, Columbus, o.
SIR-As one branch of the General
Assembly has appointed special COM
mittee, of which you are the chairman,
to investigate the conduct of the Demo-
cratic caucus, which in January, 1885,
nominated candidate for United States
Senator, and as the matter is thus
raised to the plane ofrespectability, and
placed in charge of intelligent and hon.
orable gentlemen, 1 propose to give it
appropriate attention. For myself I
invite the most thorough and rigid
scrutiny. My private correspondence
and books of accounts will be cheerfully
submitted to your inspection, if you
desire it. only insist, In case any tes-
timony is given, which in the slightest
degree inculpates me, I may be afforded
an opportunity of appearing before the
committee. I am, very respectfully
your obedient servant, III. b. PAYNE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
STILL ANOTHER TERRIBLE MIME
DISASTER.
An Explosion that Shook the Sur.
rounding Country-A Party
of Miners Buried Alive.

NEwBURG, w. Va, Jan. 22.--At2:45
Thursday afternoon a terrible explosion
occurred in the shaft Of the Orrel coal
company of this place, which was the
most disastrous ever known in the his
tory of the State. The shaft is 1856 feet
deep, and 81 men and boys were at
work below. The explosion fairly shook
the town and produced q party Of three
descended the shaft but found it block
ed up by the debris from the explosion.
The place was full Of black damp and
the work of digging the men out could
not be begun. What has become Of, the
miners is unknown, but it is believed
that they were all instantly killed or
were suffocated. EARLY Friday morning
work was begun ON an air-shaft, and
II y being pushed vigorously. Fathers,
mothers, wives and children of the
miners are weeping and shrieking about
the mouth the shaft and the scene is
heartrending.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
CLODHoPPER.
Evansville Signal.1

GAINESVILLE Sfgnal.]
John Sherman has received the solid
vote of the Republican caucus for U. s.
Senator. We knew he would. 1t is in
order now to make some observations
John Sherman would not be re-elect.
ed if the Democratic party had done its
whole duty last October Just few OF
the many thousands of stay-at-home
Democrats could have defeated Sher-
man, because his majority in the Legis-
lature over the Democratic vote is only
three. n
The Democrats of Ohio never had so
forcible lesson on the value of every
vote.
How do those Democrats who neg
lected to vote, like their new Senator?
John Sherman is not q great man.
He is cunning, crafty politician, and
those qualities aided by his wealth
make him hard adversary to over
come.
John Sherman's public record is
marked by certain prominent features.
Let us look at them.
He has become wealthy as result of
holding office. He is sized up at two
millions. 1t is very likely much more.
He has been in office twenty-five years
at $1,000 q year. Legitimate result
$l35, 900. Our readers can draw upon
their imagination for the balance.
His influence during his entire career,
as Member of Congress and as Federal
office holder outside of Congress, has
always been exerted, with all the ener.
gy at his command, in favor of the
money power, capitalists, bondholders,
bankers, and m0nopolies, and hence
against the common body ofthe people
This is an historical fact.
There is not one act of legislation OF
of ruling of his that can be pointed out
that would stamp John Sherman as 0
statesman. His resumption ruling was
a gigantic piece of favoritism toward
the money powers just mentioned. II
is not craftsmanship to legislate and
rule in favor of the few against the
many; in favor of the rich against the
poor; in favor of class against the great
bulk of the people.
His part in the great theft of the Pre-
sidency in 1876, as one of the visiting
politicians to Louisiana, forever brands
him with infamy.
How do Democrats, and especially
those who, by staying away from the
election last October, gave him his re
election, like the prospects?
Hold him up in full view. Turn him
around and from side to side and looh
at him, from all points, the politician
trickster, time server, political weather
cock demagogue, Presidential thief, anC
advocate Of jobbers, lobbyists and mo
nopolies, and tell US how you like him
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

The following is from the Cleveland
Plain Dealers Washington correspond
ence: "Some years ago Amos A. Star
walt, of Fremont, taught school at Ell
more, Ohio. He drifted to the west and
his friends lost sight of him. Finally q
rumor was current, that he had died.
Soon fragment Of news was heard OF
his starting to Chill. The other day he
wrote friend here to secure the in.
dorsement of a certain Ohio congress
man for the deputy marshal-ship OF
Alaska. He wrote that with this sin
gle recommendation he could get the
marshal, man from Michigan, to ap.
point him. It was sent to him, and
thus another Ohio Statesman with no
pent-up Utica to contract his powers, is
fixed as far off as Alaska. In few
years millionaire in the seal fur bust
ness will return to Ohio.n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
Never Give Up.

Ify you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity
will return; pain and misery will cease,
and henceforth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty
cents bottle by J. G. Saur.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

An American, describing the OPEN
ing of Parliament by the gorgeously
.arrayed queen, alludes to Minister
Phelps presence in these words: "Our
Minister, In his conventional suit,
among the finelydressed mobiles, looked
like black fly in dish of strawberries
and cream.n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
Father Hyacinthe declares that "waI
cannot be dispensed with.r
Neryous. Debilitated Me,

You are allowed q free trial of thirty days of
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated voltaic Belt,
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
speedy relief and permanent cure of Nervous
Debility, Loss of Vitality and Manhood, and
Ill kindred troubles. Also, for many other
diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is
incurred. Illustrated pamphlet, with full in
formation, terms, etc., mailed free, BY ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Dec. .25-1y N s-'5aax4
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
Good Legislation.

Maryland legislators have, in COM
mon with health officials Of Brooklyn,
philadelphia, Baltimore, and other
cities, endorsed the new discovery, Red
Star Cough Cure, because it contains
no norphia or opium, and always
cures. The price is only 25 cents. limo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

An Old Story.-Look at human
being when under the influence of that
terrible torture, rheumatism. Trivial
symptoms were neglected until the
disease became established, whereas all
the long suffering could have been pre-
vented by the prompt use of Salvation
Oil, costing only rs cents q bottle at all
drug stores, 9a
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
According to Hoyle.

A gentleman, who is fond of whist,
says that he never enjoyed a rubber SO
much as when he had rheumatism, and
his wife cured it by rubbing him, with
st. Jacobs Oil. Then when he had a
severe cough a few doses of Red Star
Cough Cure effected complete cure.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
The Legislature of Maryland reelected
Senator German United States Senator.

Gentle woman is SO often the victim
of sick headache that she halls as the
dawn of o new era, the introduction Of
a medicine that is guaranteed as sure
cure. Mrs. Morris Tanner, of Hoboken,
Nj, writes: II have been q martyr
to sick headace, the result Of indiges-
tion. One bottle Of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers, used according to directions, has
cured me.u
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

A Mrs. Richmond, residing near Steu.
benville, o., gave birth, q few days
since,, to q double child, having two
bodies, four arms and four legs, but
only one head. It lived about thirty
minutes. .;5-.i5..5, aai istI =
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
If you want a bargain in blankets 20 to
NoRDeS & BRUINS. IL
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &C., will send
areceipe that will cure you, Free of Charge.
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
sionary in South America. Send a self-ad.
dressed envelope to the RKv. JOSEPH t. In
MAN, Station d, New York City. I-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

We will sell from now on our entire stock
of winter goods, flannel dress goods, knit
goods, ladies felt and cloth skirts, hoods,
shawls, blankets, cloaks and Newmarkets,
ready made comforts, gloves and mittens, wool
en- underware, &c. at great sacrifice. Call at
NoRDEN & RRUNs. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Billy Sheffield, of Grand Rapids, OHIO, is
considered one of the finest and best horse
shoers in the state of Ohio. He is first class
on dressing over axes and edge tools. Give
him call farmers, he warrants all of his
work, and his word is as good as gold. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Call and see the bargains in underwear,
and all winter goods, at
3t HoNEcK, the Cash Tailor's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

A large and stylish stock of gents furnish
ing goods can be found at the Eagle Cloth
ing House of Hahn q Meyer. Call and look
at the stock ~
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

w. j. Pierrepont, Dentist.
Office at residence, at the intersection of
Clinton street and Bryan pike. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Winter wheat in the wheat raising
States is reportedas being in splendid
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Norden d Bruins are selling their winter
goods, at great sacrifc to make room for
spring goods. At
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Ladies the best fitting corset vests; only for
sale at Norden & Bruins. Call and get one.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Having taken the agency for the Defiance
Steam Dye Works I am prepared to receive
coloring of all kinds. All work guaranteed
to give satisfaction. Inquire of the under
signed at s. M. Heller q Co.'S. dry goods
store.
n5-3m STANLEY M. JONES, Agt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Ladies, call and examine our "Com-
mon Sense' kid button Shoes fine line
just received.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28
WE WANT HIDES (.

firm to furnish large quantity of hides and
pelts by the first of January. We want all
we can possibly get, we are bound to have
them and will pay the very highest market
price in cash. Don't mistake the place, the
FULTON Market, HUMPHREY block, Napoleon.
If PoHLMAN BRos.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Kohler still takes the lead in glassware and
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

The Lake Shore road is shortly to be
sold.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

FIIeSI F1IeSW F1Ie6M .T
Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching
piles. One box has cured the worst cases Of
20 years standing. No one need suffer five
minutes after using Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. 1t absorbs tumors, allays itching,
acts as poultice, gives instant relief; prepared
only for piles, itching of the private parts,
nothing else. Sold by druggists and mailed
on receipt of price. Soc and 81 boxes.
Williams MIRO Co., Props, Cleveland, O.
Sold by !. LEIsT, Druggist ugly
Nau Or1aaus suoar af Rp mr. py,u ~
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Piles! Piles!! Piles!..

Five pounds blankets for one dollar at NOE
DEN & BRUINS. 3t
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A Letter from Senator Payne.

New Orleans sugar at BRADLEY's
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-01-28

Frease Bros, 1888"
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STANLEY M. JONES, Agt.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-01
A Toy from AntiataE1's Field.

Gen. Hector Tindaie post, No. 100, Of this
city, has been presented with small brass
cannon, which is apparently q toy, but it has
historical interest. 1t was used at the bat
tie Of Antietam, Sept. II, 1862, with deadly
eff ct. 1t was drawn from SharpsbuTg while
the battle was in progress by a boy l6 years
of age, who lived in the vicinity, and who,
like old John Burns at Gettysburg year
later, went into the conflict on his own per-
sonal responsibility. He took position on
an elevation, and with his little cannon faced
the enemy and poured load after load of
deadly missiles from the muzzle of his minia-
ture cannon into the ranks of the Confeder-
ates. The young hero fought for hours in
the ranks of the Union army. Among the
100, 900 men with whom he fought there was
not one with whom he had any personal ac-
quaintance.
While thus engaged he was shot, it is be-
lieved, by a Confederate sharpshooter. When
found he was lying upon his face, with bis
body across the little gun. After his death
the cannon was kept until recently, when it
was sold for old brass ard brought to this
city with other Old metals. A comrade Of the
TyndaIs post, who is an extensive metal
broker, learned the history of tine little piece
of artillery, then dirty and corroded, and
presented it to the society. 1t has been
cleaned and frightened up and looks like
new. 1t is about three feet in length and has
a bore of less than two inches Philadelphia
Times
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-01
OLD-FAsHlONED WATERING PLACES"
Many Places of Renown Have Ceased to
Ee Fashionable Eesorts-The Reason.

Many Places of Renown Have Ceased to
lie Fashionable Eesorts-The Reason.
at is astonishing how the old-fashioned
eastern watering place. SO called, has fallen
into decay" said an old summer rounder the
other day. "Time was when Niagara Falls,
Saratoga, the Virginia White Sulphur, Cape
May and several other places of renown a
quarter of century ago were the only rec
ognized resorts of wealth and fashion. That
IS all changed now. Niagara Falls ceased to
be fashionable resort a dozen years ago, e1-
cept for country bridal couples. The rapa-
city of all connected with the place gradually
killed its attractiveness. Saratoga began to
go down shortly after the war. The destruc-
ton of one or two of the large hotels had
something to do with it, but the real causes
were the crowd, the races, the gamblers, the
scarlet women and the dozens of other ele
ments which combined to divest tho place of
its rural simplicity, which was its greatest
charm.
Il was at Saratoga ten days ago, and you
would be astonished to find the place SO run
down. This year none of the Vanderbilts are
to be there, and that is blow that, absurd
as it may seem. can only work great injury.
In the days when William H. went there and
took q cottage for tho summer and brought
up his stable and score Of grooms, etc, he
was invariably followed by lot OF Wall
street men, who had no other object in
seeking the place than to be near the "old
man" in case stray tip should wander away
from the fold. These IL turn brought up
another element of society, and so Saratoga
became known as the resort Of business men,
SPECTATORS, politicians and the better class Of
sporting men. This year these classes seem
to be scattered. None OF the Vanderbilt
family win be there Cornelius and William
K are both going to Newport, where society
IS more exclusive, and the Wall stree: party
will either hug close to the jersey shore or
make for the mountains in detached groups
1T is the grea. fashion now TO avoid crowded
places and hunt little seQuestered spots on
the seashore. The whole Atlantic coast, from
Cape May TO Bar Harbor is dotted with
these places They generally have good sea
bathing, some shade, at least one good hotel
easy Of access, and what is become TO be moro
thought OF than it formerly was-noderate
charges Tho very wealthy Philadelphians
still so to Cape May and Atlantic City, but
rich New Workers scatter themselves over
500 miles Of seacoast. Long Branch is given
over to transient New York and along the
sound as we'll Scores Of places invite the
Saturday night and over Sunday tourist
few old families from mere force OF habit so
to Rchland Springs, Avon Springs and such
places, but the great exodus is now to the sea-
shore, and the smaller the place the better
Chicago Herald aWall0end TalR'
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-01

1t was. Take a cool s onge bath on rising ii
the morning, and for exercise stretch your
hands as high as possible, and bend, first
backward and then forward, till your fingers
touch the floor; also work with light dumb
bells or good pair of bean bags, laying
them before you, some two feet distant, on
the floor; and stepping forward, first with
one foot and then the other, to pick them up,
raise them high above your head, replace
them, and regain The erect position. If your
arms are thin and weak, you can make them
round and strong; if your breast is fat, with
hollow places in front Of the shoulder, you
can arch it out and fill up the ungraceful
hollows by using light dumb bells and Indian
clubs, devising for yourself various move
ments to bring strain upon the very muscle
whose size you wish to increase.
All these calisthenics should be begun with
the greatest moderation; on the first day only
a few movements of each kind should be
tried, and for several days they should be
stopped before you begin to feel tired. At
all times they should be practiced with lungs
fully inflated, head erect and backbone as
vertical as possible. at the same time you
should practice with your racket and ball
against wall, either outside the house, or,
in bad weather, in some upper room.-IIar-
rnr,S RaZar
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-01
zeSAAiLa
9ai1YRg a91e
WOMAN AND HOME.
a PLAN TO ESCAPE THE TYRANNY
OF FASHIONABLE DRESS.

OF FASHIONABLE DRESS.
OifiI-Love Dear to women-Eeforc 20.
ginning Lawn Tennis-A Suggestion.
With . Foolish wife-Sunny Rooms.
Things Worth Remembering.
So lot rs welcome that step Of progress
which introduces among men the wearing of
corsets Let us hope that in time the stuffed
cushions and the steel hoops and the length
and weight Of cloth will be added, too Then
they viii see the absurdity of it, and maybe
the system viii collapse.
Even women who are Independent in most
things cannot rebel here. They are bound
band and foot, and are helpless. And 50 far
from being sign Of freedom, the unendura-
bic, tailor, made dress is only an additional
link in the chain Of bondage.
Really and truly, il women are ever to use
their brains and their bodies successfully they
must be physically free. Blood can never
rise to the brain through tight laced corset.
Women are simply fools to expect it. While
tho sex dress as nine out of every ten upon
the street do, there never will be a woman
statesman, or scholar, or inventor. The
handful OF really great women the world hes
seen were untIammeled by conventionalities
of dress as of other things George Sand
dressed like man. Joan of Arc was stable
maid, with broad shoulders, splendid strong
arms, and shining hair thas never knew a
erimping pin A corset would have been as
much out Of place upon her as upon an angel
1t is all very well to talk of higher educa-
ton for women. But they will never gain it
while the world stands. They will never gain
any intellectual prize worth having as long
as they continue to dress in the present alb
surd and painful fashion. Dr. Richardson,
Of London, says so. The subject of changing
tire whole style of wonlen's dress is one well
worthy the attention of social reformers
l have plan to escape the tyranny for
myself. AS | walk home in my day dream,
kicking my frightful tailor-made dress about
my feet at every step, | picture to myself
future. There is a little farm on the river,
not far from Cincinnati There is just the
spot for q pretty house upon the Hill overlook
ing the river. We shall build the house, two
or three people of us, and go there and live.
We shall raise roses, and chickens, and
Strawberries, and Alderney cream 1t is my
old dream, you perceive. But there is another
condition now, added by the large experience
Of the years In summer shall wear q short
calico dress, with just as little cloth in it as
possible. In winter shall wear flannel dress
Of the same pattern, and shall never have any
other kind. For me then cities may 20 hang.
Fashion especially may do her worst and
shall defy and scorn her. l shall have
escaped to paradise Archard in Gin
cinnat Commercial Gazette