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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-07-22
INVENTOR OF THE WHEEL

The Inventors Luekless Lot illustrated
In the Originator Of the Bicycle.
The usual luckless lot Of the inventor is
well exemplifiei in the career Of Pierre
Lallemont the undoubted originator OF the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-07-22

An exchange says: "What does q
man make by getting married?' Some
times he makes a fool of himself; more
frequently he makes his wife misera-
BILE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-07-22
FIRST BICYCLE-1S65

oAe assis e the young inv,ntor with mem
to MAKE another, SO he was obliged to
ab II 10 the ilea
Then l.lllemon looked to America, where
he believel the peop,e were quicker to Gu cll
at new ideas. He gave his whole energy o
ac ,uirEg sufficient mean; to carry him
across the Atlantic. He arrived in America
in July. 1885, with the two wheels of his
machine He sought cut Connecticut, the
land of wooden clocks and nutmegs, and
settled in Ansonia. He soon found employ
ment, and from savings from his earnings
was enabled to complete O second machine
in few months after his arrival Then he
tried the first real journey on it. which was
from Ansonia to Birmingham, Conn, dis
tance of four and one-half miles, Just
twenty years afterwards Thomas Stevens
starts on his trip around the world on a
bicycle, but it is a question whether he un-
dertook his journey with more trepidatien
than did Lallemont this one to Birmingham.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-07-22

its use. But with
a rersistency, the
outcome of neces-
sity, he succeeded
80 well that in
Jul 1868, he had
con fl d Q ence suf-
ficicnt to give hiS
first public ex-
h ibi tion in IT.,
streets OF Pari-.
Ihe POORLY COL
.tructed macEirC .
soon s hook to
pieces on the pave
u entS of Paris M
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-07-22

The above Illustration is from a print of
1873 1t shows to the veriest detail the Drai-
sine of that day. The rider balanced himself
on saddle midway between the fore and
hind wheels, which were of equal diameter.
The front wheel turned as does the present
bicycle, while there was a cushioned arm
rest to give steadiness to the arms. The
machine was propelled by padding with the
feet, and when sufficient momentum was OBJ
tained, or when going down an incline, rests
were provided for the feet at the axle of the
forewheel where we now have the pedal.
All that was needed at that time was a sub
stitution of pedals for the foot rest Still
tnis vehicle was in use for fifty years, until
Lallemont added pedals to it 1t is said that
our Charles Sumner disported himself in his
younger days on a Draisine ON the classic
roads OF Cambridge, where the bicycle is
now common sight
1t was in 1862 that Lallemont conceived
the idea of adding pedals to the Draisine.
He was then 10 and had left his home near
Nancy, in France, for Paris where he
found employment with manufacturer OF
baby carriages and invalid chairs. His pay
was so small that it was full year before
he could purchase and beg the parts neces-
sary to complete his machine But now his
real trouble began when he attempted to
ride it, as any one can understand who has
tried it and remembers his early experi-
ences. Supposing the reader was given one
of the modern bicycles to ride. He had never
seen a machine like it before, and was not
certain that it ever could be propelled safely.
Supposing also that in his success as rider
depended the introduction of the machine rs
a vehicle? How many bicycles would be in
use to-day? Yet this was the task Lalle.
mont had before him; heavy and awkward
as lis machine was he had to demonstrate
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THE LAST AND LEAST CHAPTER OF THE
NOVEL
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
seven ways Of mar,ying.

There are seven separate and distinct
ways in which the nuptial knot may be
tied, the attending expense of the different
modes varying from one dollar to one
thousand dollars. The least expensive,
and the ones seldom adopted, except in
cases of elopemsnt, is that afforded by the
Justices Office There couple can he
firmly united in the space of minute for
a small sum. It is customary for . groom
to dress as he may please when themar
rage is to be performed by a justice, and
a dress-suit would be sadly ont of place in
the musty law Office The one great adj
vantage of the justice-shop marriage is its
cheapness.
AS some people object to being married
by a justice OF the peace, preferring the
sanction of the Church in addition to that
of the law, the young people may visit
parsonage instead of a Justices office with
the same preparation. The ceremony may
be fully as informal when performed at
the minister's home, the only difference
being that not less than three dollars, and,
better still, five or ten dollars, shonld be
paid for the service, although there is no
fixed sum charged. The most popular
ceremony among people who do not class
themselves as in society, and also among
uldUy WIN w. Is uuieb uOIuS WSuQlU&,
where the bride is attIed in a suit of plain
white or travelling dress, and the groom
in plain black or brown business suit,
where only few friends and relatives are
present. The affair is informal, perhaps a
modest supper or lunch being served after
the ceremony is performed, and the entire
expense to the groom being covered by
twenty dollars, or even less. This is the
most popular wedding ceremony, and this
is the way in which fully twenty five per
cent. of young people are married.
Next in point of favor and inexpensive
ness is the informal church wedding, be-
ing similar in all things except that the
service is performed within the portals of
the church. If the affair is strictly pri-
vate, the bride and groom may be unsup-
ported. or have bridesmaids and grooms-
men, as they please. In the latter case
full dress suits should be worn, increasing
the expense. The full dress wedding, I"
as it may be called when the ceremony is
performed at home, is next in favor.
Elaborate trousseau, full dress suits,
bridesmaids and groomsmen, flowers in
abundance, and host of invited guests
are the requisite, followed by reception,
feast or lunch, as the contracting parties
may desire.
The seventh AMI last, and most popular,
IS the full dress affair performed in the
church. Among people who desire to
create stir in society this is the favorite.
1t is expensive, and in many cases unsatis-
factory. Brooklyn Magazine.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05

to screen Amy from random shots, and
IS she did so stray bullet pierced her
own side.
Without groan, she slipped from the
saddle and sank upon the grass The
pony, as if conscious that some accident
had taken place, stood still. Amy alight.
ed and knelt beside the Indian girl.
"Gay Feather, my poor friendl Are you
much hurt?" she whispered
Gay feather looked up and smiled.
s'Me hurt 5ad-think. But never mind,
pretty pale-facel You take pony ard go
on. Follow creek. Keep in shadow-be
carerul-let no Indians get you. Hurry
mo! mol 1 can't leave you sol No,
you dear, good girls"
But the faithful Indian woman made no
reponse; she had sunk into state of un-
| consciousness.
Amy sat beside her and drearily waited
As long as she lives she will never forget
| that night The distant yells died away;
| the lurid gleams from the burning station
faded out of the sky; all was silent, save
the moan of the night-wind and the muir
muir of the waters, sharply broken now
and then by the yelp of prowling cayote.
After hours OF agonizing suspense, faint
| light began to tinge the eastern sky.
Fleecy clouds of rose aud gold floated to-
wards the zenith; the dingy brown Of the
plains took on soft amethyst, deepened
here and there by purple shadows; the
white cones of far away peaks seemed
batted in floating, misty glory. Thank
God The morning has comet With the
rising of the sun was seen in the distance.
party of hersemen, and it was with feel
ings OF intense relief that Amy recognized
the familiar dark-blue uniforms of army
officers; and that relief was changed into
great Joy when she beheld, riding at the
head of the band, her own husband Lieu
tenant Armand. Mounting the pony and
waving her shawl TO attract attention, she
dashed forward to meet him.
"Amyl you here? Thank Godl We
heard that an attack was to be made, and
l have been riding hard ever since mid
night. But how come you here, and
saved
at was dear, kind Gay Feather, who
saved me" said Amy
Gay Featkerp stammered her husband,
his face turning red and then deathly
pale.
In as few words as possible, Amy related
the circumstances, at the same time lead.
ing him to the place where lay the Indian
gir,. She was still breathing, but it was
with much difficulty. As they drew near,
she opened her eyes and smiled.
me save your pale faced squaw, Lieu
tenant Armand" she said, in her low,
musical voice. "She good squaw; you
must be kind to her all your liiep' Here
she paused, and beckoned him to draw
nearer. Reaching up two slender, brown
arms, she drew his head down to her face,
and whispered: "Don't cry-brave never
crymonly squaw do that Me forgive"
TIE sentence was never finished, for the
dark eyes, closed, and poor Gay Feather
was gonel
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

Customer (entering a notions shop and
pointing out an article)-What is that for9
Obliging clerk Continuing to read news
paper)-That's for sale-Lotoea Citizen.
Teacher-Well, my little man. does the
question bother you? Little Willie Syntax
No. sir, but the answer does. Chicago
Rambler.
Old party-If had fifty cents and gave
it to you TO get changed in order to get a
penny, what would be left? Street arab
An old mani eras Sifkngs.
An old maid of this city recently travel
ed from here to Detroit and took her first
ride in q sleeping car. She was obliged to
take an upper berth and retired early In
the middle Of the night she startled the
whole car by series Of fortissimo shrieks.
The porter ran to her assistance, and, in
answer to his inquiry as to her distress, she
replied that there was a man under her
bed After forty years of patient waiting
her worst fears were realized Chicago
Nelcs,
''What beautiful childi What an ex-
tremely handsome felIo VIZ says the gush-
ing visitor to the lady of the house. Eyes,
indeed he is. He is the perfect image of
LIS ldGuSi-lnO PCL1CNb OOA yOQ
think so?" well, don't know. never
saw his father. We adopted him San
francisco Chronicle.
A Texan newspaper, called the jefferson
Jin,plecute, got its name in peculiar way !,
according to the Chicago Ne,os. The pro-
prietor was at loss what to call it and
finally picked up handful of loose type,
and, putting The letters together at ran
dom, made the word 'jimplecute,' which
was adopted as the name of the paper.
Mr.. Brandenburgb, of Philadelphia,
owns the largest dog in America. Koloss
is Danish hound of noble ancestry, is
nine feet long and five feet high. He has
an immense head and q huge body OF
a tawny color streaked with dark gray.
The latest piece of slang in New York
city is "foddering up"
The tallest boy in Lancaster, Pa, is Geo.
Kersey, son of DR.. Kersey He is 10 years
old and seven feet high. He is still grow
ing.
At a recent tea party in Arcade, N, Y,
eleven very old ladies were present. The
youngest was II years old, the eldest 101;
three we're over so, and their combined
ages were $50.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
CORPORATION NOTICES.
CORPORATION NOICE.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN that on TIE 22d
IN day of October, 1886. the Commissioners Of
Assessment filed in the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Board of Public Works their final assessment map
and report for the improvement of South street
from Central avenue to Ogden avenue, and the
same is now open to public inspection in the Office
of the Clerk of said Board and notice is also given
that the following streets avenues particular
sections thereof. included in said assessment
South street from Ogden avenue to Central ave-
nue.; Cambridge avenue from point 322feet south
of South street to point $50 feet north of South
street; Hancock avenue from a point about 32l
feet south of South street to point about ZIG feet
north Of South street, Sherman avenue from q
point about 315 feet south of South street point
about 272 feet north of South street Webster ave-
nue. from point about 312 feet south Of South
street to point about 282 feet north of South
street; New York avenue from a point 2SS feet
south of South street to a point about 27G feet
north Of South street Palisade avenue from a
point about $50 feet south of South street to point
about $50 feet north of South street, Ogden avenue
from point about 80 feet south of South street to
point about 80 feet north Of South street and
that the 9th day of December, 1886, at o'clock
p. M aud the Meetingroom of the Board of Pub
lie Works, are hereby fixed the time and place
when and where the Board of Public Works will
meet to hear, consider and adjudicate upon all OBJ
jections TO said assessment and report. All OBJ
jections thereto must be presented in WI ling.
By order of the Board Of Public Works.
7. JACOB Clerk.
Dated Jersey City. N. j.. October 90 1886.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05

tanned, and their prismatic reflections and
beautiful crystal shapes add greatly to the
decorative effect of table.
Styles in cut glass have not materially
changed for forty years, until very recent
ly. The Russian cutting, which has al
ways been the standard, has slowly given
way to new forns and designs, as much on
account OF the cheap pressed limitations
made of it in the West as on account of a
desire to present new and taking patterns.
The latest design in glass cutting is styled
the Victoria" The lines in this glass are
deeper and sharper and the facets more
brilliant than anything yet produced. The
old strawberry diamond pattern. with its
cross Matching and tlmid cutting, was
good enough for the demands of dozen
years or more ago, but the American art
awakening has brought native talent to the
front and we are really. displaeing all for
eIgu wares in cut glass.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
CORPORATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
Assessments filed in the Office of the CLERK of the
Board Of Public Works their final assessment map
and report for the improvement of Pearsall ave.
nue. fran the old Bergen Road to Bergen avenue,
and the same is now open to public inspection in.
the office of the Clerk Of said Board and notice is
also given that the following streets, or avenues
particular sections thereof are in cluded in said
assessment: Pearsall avenue, from the old Bergen
Road to Bergen avenue; and that the 9th day of
December, 1886, at O'Clock, p m and the meet
ing room of the Board of Public Works, are hereby
fixed as the time and place when and where the
Board of Public Works will meet to hear. consider
and adjudicate upon all objections to said assess
ment and report All objections thereto must be
presented in writing.
BY order of the Bbard of Public Works.
THOMAS JACOB, Clerk.
Dated Jersey City, October % 1885.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
American Cut Glass.

Cut glass is pretty nearly worth its
weight in god. Why? Because of the
great amount of labor expended in its
production, and the artistic effects that
Can be attained in its manipulation.
1t may not be generally known outside
of commercial centres, but it is fact that
cut glass is rapidly taking the place of sill
yer in table ware. The spoon-holders,
celery, butter and fruit dishes, and, in
deed, other objects in cut glass, have
superseded the furnishing metals. 1t is
well for the richly spread table that this is
so, for fine cut glass is the nearest APP
proach to the real jewels that can be OBJ
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05

~ was gay L CoLuCI.
Come, pale-face lady, come with me-
quickP she painted. Selling Amy by the
arm.
For an instant the young wife hesitated,
Was this treachery? she asked herself.
One glance at the Indian girls sincere
though anxious face treasured her.
"Where are you going7" she asked, as
they sped along in the darkness.
ME no tell now-no time talk! Hurry
Down among the willows by the creek
was found the shaggy pony, tied, as Gay
Feather had evidently left him.
Him little, but strong" she said. che
carry us both.
They mounted the animal, and guided
by the Indian girls careful hand, she step
ped on briskly. Behind them the sky was
all ablaze with the burning station. Be
fore them the dark expanse of the plans
stretched away till it met the silver tipped
gray of the horizon.
tsYou are very kind, Gay Feather, +" said
Amy, patting the dusky arm thrown
around her How came you to think of
saving me?"
ssMe know Indians kill UNI at station. y
Me no care for agent nor agents squaw,
and all the rest bad, too. But you you
give medicine for little papoose. He get
well-laugh, crow, kick his little foots.
Me not want you killed, so me come
|. Hist! what is thatP'
Suddenly, like dark wind-cloud, a
band of warriors dashed by them, in mad
pursuit Of fugitive soldier, The savages
were too intent on oyertaking their victim
to perceive the horse and it, riders, all OF
which were in the shadows of the willows.
Ins inctiyely Gay Feather leaned forward
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
INTERIOR HOME DECORATIONS.

eld-fashioned dimity curtains. with bor-
ders OF tiny interlacing cords, terminating
in tassels, are fashionable.
Lamp shades are of pure colonial yellow
in color, made of paper or silk, bordered
with fringe Of paper or silk.
Pupils in the Art School of Cooper
Union, New York, are sendiug out many
good designs for floor carpets, wall papers
and decorative fabrics.
Onyx from North Carolina is very pure,
and the delicate pink tones, fading at
times into a transparent pearl color, are
very beautiful, and form valuable addi-
tions to interior finishing.
Screens seem indispensable to the eozy
corners of house. Very fine models are
covered with rare old tapestries; the
screen frames generally are made of native
wood finished in natural colors.
American wall paper manufacturers
show fine goods. equaling in beauty of de-
sign and perfection of finish the imported
papers
At the Denver Exposition in October,
Miss Fannie Koenigsberg exhibited the
finest collection of fancy needlew ork. The
designs were all original.
EOI litUiG oSlftCC NultG ltucA QdL1doA
with dainty china, plain clear-cut glass
and simple silver service is the fancy for
the season, the only table ornamentation
allowable being clusters of natural flowers
In tall cut glass flower receivers, mounted
in frosted silver.
White has been introduced for interior
finish; white paint for woodwork white
ceiling, and if not white wall, only q
very delicate tone of color is permitted.
A very handsome hall chair has frame
made of bamboo canes, which are used for
legs and fancy supports, or braces, be-
meath the wide seat. The back is built up
of canes, the upright sides breaking into
short cross lines which hold tiny carved
panels.
Fireplace screens of mating are very
artistic and durable. The material is used
lengthwise, allowing the border to serve
as an upper finish; while the lower edge is
cut off and fringed; along the border are
placed full tassels, made from soft MANILA
rope, held in place by brass rings.
A mantel facing of hand wroHght iron
shows design of leaves, flowers and ten
drills of delicate form following the out
Ices of the side supports, clustered at the
corners in careless fashion, aud grouped
above the fireplace closely in dropping
garland.
Hand-wrought decorations in iron are
growing steadily in public favor. Very
elaborate designs and exquisite workman
ship are shown in chandeliers, newell posts,
lanterns, door knockers, CRATES and fire
sets.
Wall papers are light in color, the sur
| faces shaded in deepening tones which fol-
low through every distinct color used.
In hanging baskets for the sitting room,
baskets to hold trides, some very pretty
affairs are made OF willow twigs braided
with corn husks or coarse swamp grass.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
CORPORATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE 11TH
IN day of November 1856 the Commissioners of
Assessment filed in the Office of the Clerk of the
Board of Public Works their d al assessment map
and report for the improvement of Hancock ave
nue. from Congress street to North street, and the
same is open to public inspection in the office
of the Clerk OF said Board and notice Is also given
that the following streets avenues, particular
sections thereof. are included is said assessment
Hancock avenue from Congress street to North
street. and that the 27th day of December. 1886 at
oo'clock p. M, and the meeting room of the Board
of Public Works are hereby fixed as the time and
place when and where the Board Of Public Works
will to hear, consider and adjudicate upon all OBJ
jectons to said assessments, and report Of all OBJ
jeciions thereto must be presented In writing.
By order of the Board of Public Works.
THOMAS JACOB,
Clerk.
Dated Jersey City. November "a. 1886.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-12-05
A q Al RD.

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discrehons of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
csy, loss of manhood, etc, will send recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
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