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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Penalty Promptly inflicted.

An insurance man tells story OF
telephone experience in Detroit which
has both serious and a comical as
pect. The Burnham wire works at De-
troit took fire, and the watchman on
duty rang up the telephone lady, who,
as in this case made and provided,
asked: "What number do you want?n
Watchman. "Give me the fire depart
ment, quick.
Telephone Lad: 'What number do
you wantp"
Watchman: "Oh blank, the blank
number; give me the fire department.
We are all afre. Blank, blank, blank,
quick!'
Then, having notified the fire wor-
shippers of the condition of things, he
rang up again and asked for the house
of one of the principals-the receiver,
perhaps-and was informed by the tele.
phone lady that 1.-THE service at the
Burnham wire works had been discon
tinued on account of profane language
having been used."- Y. EtectrSca
ReVSeW
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12


Picking hops is not a pastime by any means.
It is downright hard work. For those unac-
customed to exposure this outdoor life has
much discomfort In the morning the vines
and poles are wet with rain and dew. Soon
the heat becomes oppressive, and wraps that
were so comfortable an hour ago are hung on
the bins, to be used again later in the day.
There are myriads Of hop lice, too; dirt and
stain, aching heads and tired arms; faces tan
under the scorching sun, and tender fingers
bleed from contact with tho rough vines.
Still, the occupation is a help toward that
which we are all seeking "a livelihood
This article was not written to describe in
detail the raising of hops, nor to call special
attention to that industry. Tt is merely a
collection of notes made by vagrant art
student during visit to the hop yards in the
picking season. The valley described, half
hidden among the hill- of western New York,
is probably fair sample Of other hop-grow-
ing portions Of the state, and its exact loca-
tion is matter of little Importance.
At IL o'clock pickers stop work for din
ner and little Those from distance
board at the ia. touse and 60 to their meals
when the bell IS. In the yards, where
local help is employed, there is usually a
rough shanty, where tea and coffee are served
and the contents of the dinner pals enjoyed
in picnic fashion, quite in keeping with the
surroundings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

Howhe happened to speak out the
dearest wish of his heart DR.. Dale
never quite knew. He had prepared
a form Of words on the way, but they
had vanished utterly out Of his mind
when the eventful moment came. he
could only remember that she stood
before him in all her fresh young
beauty, like a human apple blossom,
and that he loved her.
But after he had her hand in his
one arm thrown caressingly around
Der waist, be told her of the morning
occurrence.
sUntil then dearest, be said, Il look
ed upon you as sort of unattainable
luxury--a star to be worshiped afai
off only. l knew l was only village
doctor, with more ambition thar
practIce-for the present at least. But
now 1 feel that may venture to hope
Will you run the risk of sharing my
scanty fortunes, Clissy?'
Willingly, she said, looking up in
to his face, with her frank, blue eyes
'Ano, to tell the truth she added
smiling a little shyly, Il am almos
glad that you are not q rich man. Be
cause, dear, shall be so glad, so proud
to help you in my humble way
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

A little girl who lives in the High
lands went up to Vermont one summer
few years ago. Contrary to their ex-
peetations when they left home, her
father and mother took and occupied a
small and very scantily furnished farm
house during the summer. One day
the 5-year-old child was rebuked for
some misdemeanor, whereupon she put
on her philosophical manner and as
tonished her elders by remarking:
"Well, mamma, Idon't know how any
body can live religion in such q horrid
old houser' Circumstances do have
something to do with the case after all.
Boston Gazette.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

Some owners of hop yards have erScsed
huts for the accommodation Of their pickers-
Here the families who come from distant
towns and villages live during the hop pick
ing, and it is an odd sight to come upon these
quarters in the evening, when the smoke
wreaths are curling up from the chimney and
children play about the open door. Strange
stories are told Of depopulated hen roosts and
empty pork barrels in the vicinity of these
humble dwellings, and no do abt many Of the
piclers do try to make their brief sojourn in
the hop country as profitable as possible.
The hop plant was introduced into the
North American colonies early in their his
tory. It was cultivated in Men Neither
lands in the year 1929, and in Virginia in
1913. Two hundred years later the raising Of
hops had become an established industry, and
the census report for the year 1S4O gives 1000
bales as the crop of the United States. The
cultivation of hops is confined to compara-
lively small area. Over four-fifths Of the
crop raised in the United States is grown in
New York. G. HILLS WARREN
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row repeHUeu dShlu
and again, until the eye loses itself in the dis
tance and sees only mass Of quiet green.
And what wanton growth it Isl The push
ing, eager plants climb those poles to the very
top, and then, dropping from their own
weight, swing their slender tips helplessly in
the air, or seizing upon some neighbor that
has incautiously leaned that way crawl over
it in wild tangle of hop and leaf and curling
tendriL
The pickers work at bins scattered in irregu-
lar rows through the yard, and pleasing poses,
bright bits of color and pretty groupings are
varied and artistic as one could wish These
bins are built Of rough pine boards. and have
huge pockets of sseking. They are strong,
yet light enough to be easily carried by two
persons. A 1ridge polep laid along the bin
from end to end supports the poles while
their feathery load is tumbled noiselessly into
the pockets. Three persons, as a rule, work
at one bin, and there is many quaint study
among these oddly assorted trios. The help
is not all @local" There is too much work on
hand to make this neighborhood affair, and
pickers come from all the surrounding coun-
try and even from distant towns. So it hap
pens that among them are misses from board
ing school, clerks off for holiday, and
people who enjoy the life in hop yard and
come mainly for exercise and recreation.
Noise and gayety abound. Children laugh
and cry alternately; mothers scold, work and
gossip with equal facility; there are shrill
cries for hops, the continuous hum of conver'
sation and the rattle of poles. Often frag-
ment of song, lightly caroled by some happy
girl, will be caught up by her companions
and grow in volume till the whole yard
echoes the refrain. In the evening there il
singing at the farm house, but the singers
there feel restraint, and their song loses the
| freedom that comes with the sunshine and
| the birds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12


Inevery yard men are employed to measure
the hops and put them in sacks for trans
portation to the dry house. When the meas
urer appears with his basket the picBers begin
q hasty examination of their bins and hur-
riedly remove all leaves and rubbish. Then
the pickers receive tickets denoting the num-
ber of bushels picked, the hops are taken from
the yard to the dry house and there dried, then
pressed into bales for shipment. The dry
house Is usually o roomy structure, contain
ing kilns for drying, a storage loft, and q
space underneath for the press. The fires are
kept going night and day while the picking
lasts, for hops require about fourteen hours
Of drying, and they must be put on the kiln
as soon as possible after they come from the
field. They are first spread evenly over the
floor Of the kiln and bloached by burning
sulphur in the furnace room beneath. After
the bleaching the heat is increased, and the
remainder Of the night is passed in watching
the fires, with occasional visits to the loft to
note the condition OF the kilns.
The people in this quiet valley are unaf-
fected, straightforward and thoroughly in
earnest Industl,y is with them Saving
grace y and they care little for what the world
SttilS PrUSESaS. 81 tusaIS ISeUiscileheel uuPioVo-
ments In other hop growing sections find little
favor here; they raise hops to-day as their
fathers raised them thirty years ago. or
course, there was much innocent Irritation
among the young people, and sometimes q
genuine courtship. Many young farmers of
the neighborhood first met their wives In the
hop yard. A pretty woman is not seen at q
disadvantage when working at o hop bin
Laughing eyes are just as irresistible when
shaded by gingham bonnet, and a shapely
form and graceful movements are as quickly
discerned among the tangled vines as else
where. A noticeable feature Of thesocial life
at this season Is the aHop.n These dances are
usually in the barn or dry house, and after
the picking Is well under way they are Of all
most nightly occurrence A platform for the
,,sa Of the musicians and q few plank, benches
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

state OF perfection
wherein it is inn
possible for her to
die. Her followers,
who number about
thirty, regard her
as Christ mani
tested in the flesh in
His second advent
into the world. tt
has never been as
serted that she her
self lays claim to
anything of the
kind. 1t is also said
that they regarded
lan e,sn4.a.. - ALo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
THOMAS coGswELL,

Democratic Candidate for Governor Of
New Hampshire. s5
Capt Cogswell, the Democratic nominee
far governor Of New Hampshire, was born in
tlat state forty-fiye years ago. He graduated
from Dartmouth in 1862, Immediately entered
the army and was promoted captain Of his
company within a year. After the war he
studied law, and has practiced 1t since bis ad-
mission to the haI. in 1HfR
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

Us Itch, Prairie hIange aiftl ifScratehesof
every kind cured Lii 30 Minutes BY
Woolfordis Sanitary Lotion. Use no.
other This never fails. Sold BY ID, j..
Humphrey, Druggist, Napoleon. flS-ly
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

o phase of country
life appeals more
strongly to the art
ist than hop pick
ing. Even the yard
is attractive. Here
are long rows Of
poles, each bearing
sturdily its burden
Of twisting, climb
ing vines, and each
row reueated again
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

along me ndes prepare she old barn floor for
the reception Of Terpsichore; and the reign
1f the goddess, despite her rude surroundings,
Is quite o. debonair as though her throne
were IA tho blazing light OF fashionable ball
room
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

4 London engineers say that, as q matter
of theory, 1t Is possible to make stemers
to run forty knots an hour and cross
the Atlantic in three days. But the
vessel could only carry passengers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
HOP PICKING.
AvAeRANT ART STUDENTS SKETCH
Es IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

Interesting Notes Among the Hop Crow
erS-Piching. BIeaching and Drying.
The Hardhhips Of the Day, and the
Dance on the Old Barn Floor at Night.
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Property for SAP.
FARM for SALE.

rTHR undersigned offers tor sal tthe John Site
Il farm, consisting of 100 acres about one-hal
cleared; insection No. as misunderstanding Hen
rycounty, Ohio. TeTmsreasonahle
NoY1-tf. MARTIN KNUPP
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12

He was elected q representative to tho gen
sral courtin in 1871 ~, overcoming Republi-
can majority Of 20 in his town, Gilinanton,
and was the Democratic speaker Of the house
In 1872, and elected q state senator in 1873.
Capt. CogswelI was chairman Of the board Of
selectmen in 1Ss0-81-S2. In 1884 he was
elected solicitor Of Belkrap county. He Is
now engaged In agricultp pursuits and in
The management Of his largs landed estate.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Land for Salel

'INHEandersignedw willseIl ~ acres Hand sitn.
l. atedin the westhalf ofthe northwestquarte OF
section II, town 4, ranges, acres clear the bal
ance timberland. Titleclear. For further infof-
mationinquireo H Burns on the adjoining
farm ,orof ANDREW swAR,rs,
jamestown, Pa.
spl12-sstf Merceroo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
FOR SALE.

t6oacreFarm, 81 5per acre; 81 90 Ccash ,balAnc
on G to 10 yearstime, withintereRt.
40acre Farm, $4b pera acre; $500 cash ,balanceo
to I0years time, with interest
so acre Farm, $40 per acre; S6o0cash, balance
o TO 10 years time, with interest.
House andlot on Washington street Napoleon
o., 81, ,0O0cash balance on years time with inter
est.
Brickhouse on washingtonstreet, Napoleon IS
cash, balance on long time withinterest.
Also other farm property for sale. Goodtime
given.
F.M. .RUMMEbL,
IL Agent
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IT. 8. wEBSTEE2,
Nhgsirisns.

). BLOOMFIELD,
Physician and Surgeon, Napoleon, o.
mch 4, ~
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30

GARLAND and his telephone exploits
are not receiving very emphatic VIM
dication from the committee OF the
House Of Representatives appointed to
investigate the matter. The committee
was composed OF nine members, Ave
Democrats and four Republicans. The
four Republicans agreed to and signed
"a report administering q soathing de-
nunciation OF Mr.. Garland. Three
Democrats agreed upon mild report
|of exoneration. Another Democrat said
he con!d not sign such @ report, but
after change making 1t more severe
he did sign it. Mr.. Hall, the fifth
Democrat, agreed with the Republicans,
but not being willing to sign their re-
port made one of his own equally as
hard upon the Attorney General Rs the
Republican report. The majority OF
the committee, though having two re-
ports, is strongly condemnatory, while
the minority is mild in excusipg the
Attorney General. II Garland still in
sis:s ON hanging to the government teat
after this 1t must be because he is very
hungry.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30
-<aa--D-~--
Paper Rails,

1t looks now as II iron was to have
an active competitor In paper, as 1t ha,
been seriously contemplated in Russia
to use paper rails for new railroads.
The Philadelphia Ledger referring to
the project says that the chief advan-
tage OF paper rails, apart from their
freedom from jar and consequent COM
fort while riding upon them is their
hghtness, an important element in a
country like Russia, where they have
long distances to travel before the seats
of manufacture and the territory where
the most active work OF railroad extern
sion is carried on. This may seem
like queer proposition, but when we
look at 1t In all Its bearings we must
concede that there is as much reason
why iron rails should be made from
iron as there Is that many other articles
that take the place OF iron and answer
better purpose should be made from
fbres such as good paper is made from.
We are 80 accustomed to handling paper
In very thin sheets that few people
have a proper conception OF its strength.
III we ever make comparison between a
newspaper and visiting card we may
have some idea of its tenacity and
strength. Its strength In thick bars is
very nearly that OF wrought iron and
1t has been used successfully for years
past in the manufacture OF car wheels.
Then II 1t makes car wheels why can
1t not make rails for the wheels to run
apon? Paper railway bars 1t Is said
can be made for one-third the cost OF
stee!s rails, but their success or failure
can only be determined by thorough ex.
pertinent and long use. 1t may look
at casual glance as IT paper rails
would be difficult to protect from both
IRE and flood, but in these days OF
scientific progress, chemical inventions
may make paper rails as end urable as
Iron rails.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30

TwENTY-NTNE thousand dollars is
wanted 70 put more new furniture In
the White House for the comfort and
convenience of Grover Cleveland aud
bis young wife, while he sits and vetoes
pension bills for poor crippled soldiers
One OF the pension bills recently vetoed
by this disciple Of Jeffersonian simplici.
ty provided pension for the heirs OF a
Union soldier who, although his name
Was on the rolls as a deserter, actually
died in prison at Andersonville. II is
this whacking away at the shadow Of
things and ignoring their substance
that Ia gradually enabling Mr.. Cleve-
land to amass reputation for being a
man who longs to be great statesman
but doesn't exactly know how. He
will hardly buiId up character as a
philanthropist and humane man by
vesoing pension bills for the wives and
orphans OF dead soldiers. While he
was Governor OF New York he took de-
light in crushing the poor oar-drlvers,
but as President he finds fit subjects for
his malevolence in the POOR veteran SOL
diers, their wives and children.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30

THE Mlddletown Transcript, giving
vent to its ind gnation at the unfair
Democratic nomination election for
Sherh some two weeks ago, says: 1.-THE
time has fully coma when the Democ-
racy OF New Castle should set its seal
or condemnation upon the hoodlum ele-
ment in few wards In Wilmington
that takes such large part in nomlna-
ton elections, aud which will not hesi-
tate to stoop to any sort of fraud or cor
ruption to accomplish its purpose, -
These be brave and good words, most
noble Transcript, but have you no
words OF whitening condemnation for
Democratic frauds in these same wards
ut regular city aud State elections, BY
which Republicans ware as systemati-
cally defrauded cut of their votes as
Democrats were defrauds1 ont of theirs
at the late Dem ocratic nomination?
The nomination farce was no more dis
honest than the farce the Democrats
made of the city election only one week
before. Our down country contempt.
rary seems only willing TO condemn
Democratic fraud when Democrats are
chea'ed, but when Republicans are
cheated 1t has nothing to say.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30
WANAMAKEB'S.

Basement, northwest of center stair
way.
That wonderful nail box,
Mrs McGregor's mot the
nail-box, that isn't wonder
ful-Mrs. McGregor herself
the n ails are nothing
more than h a II d y--The
thought Of putting fifty dit
ferent sizes of steel-wire
rails in a handy box, with
cover, hinge and clasps
and ten cents-that's the
wonderful part; and Mrs.
McGregor did it.
Ten cents for the box
full Of nails and ten cents
more tor postage on either
side of the Rocky Noun
tains.
Basement, northeast of the center stair
way.
Mucilage-pencil just as
handy and bright as Mrs.
McGregor's family nail.box.
Basement, northeast of the center stair.
way.
Awning weather is helping
US to all the work we want
in that direction; but people
have been very provident.
Most Of the awnings are up,
we imagine.
All sorts of summer up
holstery.
Southwest corner of the store, second
floor. Take Arcade car.
Seal garments trade over
now are kept to cold
weather. We take our time
for the work; and you gain
a little storage. Fair ex-
change.
See Mr.. Freeland. 1903 Chestnut.
john WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Market
streats and Oity-ball souara
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30
The North American Review fo

The North American Review fol
July is very Interesting number; In
deed IL would appear to those who real
closely the Review, that each nuinbeI
exceeds the last in general interest
The article on Mohammedan Marriages
by our Minister to Turkey, Hon. s. S
Cox, will be read with exceeding inter
est as instructive In an intelligent sense
and beneficial In moral sense. Arthur
Richmond continues his letters to
prominent men, Henry NJ. Dexter CON-
ing In this time for share of his ad-
vice and criticism. Professor e. W.
Gillian, furnishes solid article on
Chinese Immigration, and William A.
PHILIPPE gives some practical reasons
why the Government should own the
Telegraphs. General Bsauregard, con-
tinues his historical sketch OF she siege
Of Charleston. Edward Gordon Clark
contributes an article on The Peoples
share in wealth." which will be read
with great interest during the pending
contest between capital and labor.
Gail Hamilton on words" shows the
power there Is in them and the great
need Of intellectual culture in the art
of speaking even by those who pass for
leaders of thought and oratory. Letters
from General Sherman to General Ord
and Augur, President johnson and
General Grant will recall the period
succeeding the war. An article by DIR.
Ferdinand Seiger ON Jobs in Cit [
should be carefully considered by AL
municipal authorities. Rear Admiral
w. Il, Taylor SHOWS a mistake OF Beau
regard. Cassius M. Clay gives his
views on gold and silver money; c. L.
James, of Anarchism; S. w. Mccall
pays his respect to MIR. Editors novel
law, aud W. II. Pierce gives a few
thoughts on the postal telegraph in
England.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-30
- - ---
The Kentucky RenuhIicans

While the Repub licans of Alabama
and Della ware have about concluded to
put no State tickets In the Geld this
coming campaign, thu Republicans OF
Kentucky have decided to make the
most active fight of their lives. Ken
lucky Is one of the Southern States: in
fact, about the only one that has ALWAYS
had real, undisputed Democratic ma
jority, and the Bourbons of that State
have never had any necessity for pass
ing peculiar assessment and other kind
OF obnoxious laws to keep Repu blicaps
from voting, they being fully able to
'4oeld the State without resort to such
petty measures. Under this system of
fair play the Repu blieans have been
able to hold their own, aud they have
cut the Democratic majority OF the
s5tate from $4,000 down to 30, 900 or So =
600. The gradual reduction has gone
TO such point that the Republicans
now intend to make an effort to can
ture the State. If they do not do 1t now
the Democrats will no doubt take the
alarm and will pass such distran chisipg
laws as they passed In Delaware to
cheat the Republicans out OF their votes,
The Repu biioans now have two mem
bers OF Congress from Kentucky, and
they are confident Of doubling thai
number at the next election. Even the
district in which the great free trad,
Speaker OF the House of Represen tativ e
resides Is to be actively contested
Under fair and honest assess IA emit Law
the Republicans of both Alabama ant
Delaware would have been as aotivel,
in the field at the coming elections a
those of Kentucky, and with bette
prospect OF success.