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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Pneuma attic TORPEDO Throwers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Mr. Stewart in.
troduced in the senate by request. bill to
provide for the construction of $50 pneu-
matte torpedo throwers of the highest power,
to be operated under pressure of from 5000
to 5000 pounds per square inch, and to be
capable of throwing steel torpedoes, charged
with not less than 500 pounds of dynamite
or other high explosives. to distance of two
miles,
The torpedo throwers are to be not more
than thirty four feet in length, of fifteen
inches caliber, and to be elevated, depressed
and traversed as in the cases of ordinary
pieces Of ordnance. They are to be con-
structed under the direction of the board of
ordnance aud fertilization. The secretary
Of war is directed to distribute these torpedo
throwers among the different harbors,
twenty to New York, twenty to- Boston,
twenty to Philadelphia, etc. The torpedo
throwers are to cost not more than $4,000
each, and SIC, 100000 is to be appropriated
to pay for them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

In the senate resolutions were agreed to
calling on the secretary of the treasury and
secretary of the interior for certain inform
alton in regard to the Indians of Alaska and
on the Sioux reservation. The tariff debate
was resumed and continued until 4:45 D. M. -,
when the senate adjourned. Perry Belmont
was confirmed as minister to Spain in exec
utive session.
In the house the time was extended for
conducting the Investigation on the acque-
duct tunnel work. Mr.. Glover, of Missouri
was appointed chairman committee on pri-
vate land claims. A bill was reported re-
tiring John C. Fremont as major general.
A bill was passed for the adjudication of the
old settler or West Cherokee claims. The
Oklahoma bill was taken up. An amend
ment offered by Payson. of Illinois, provid-
ing for the right of honorably discharged
soldiers to make homesteads on the public
lands led to considerable discussion, and
without action the house adjourned.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

A robbery of S240, 900 has been discovered
in the Government Deposit bank at Madrid.
The robbers are unknown, and the time of
the robbery cannot as yet be definitely fixed.
The new Spanish cabinet consists of Sa-
gasta, premier; Armijo, foreign affairs;
Gonzales, finance: Capdepon, interior; Can
alejas, justice; Xiquana, commerce; Chin.
chilla, war; Ariz, marine, and Becerra, colo
MES
Col. Fitzgibbon Trant, a deputy of the
lord lieutenant Of ireland, has served notices
of evictions upon nineteen families, and has
warned the workhouse to provide for them.
1t is reported that the American friends of
the king of Wurtemburg, Jackson, Hendry
and Woodcock, will return to royal avor,
or at least to residence in the kingdom, after
the change in the ministry, which is ex.
pected to take place almost Immediately.
The police in Russia and Armenia have
discovered the existence of a number of So
cret societies, composed of young Armenians
of education and influence. The object of
the societies is to propagate rebellion against
Russian rule and establish Armenian union
and independence.
Prince Bismarck is suffering from severe
attack of neuralgia.
The Russian artillery force in Poland has
been ordered to be largely increased by Feb
ruary Is next.
The Berlin agent of the Milan, Italy /,
newspaper II Secolo, has been expelled from
Germany for writing articles to his paper
insulting to the emperor and Germany.
In the reichstag Tuesday the bill for the
erection of a National monument to William
passed its second reading. The Socialist
members had the bad taste and want of tact
to vote against the bill
Balloons and parachutes have be en- sent
to Suakim for the use of the British troops.
M. Hammer has been elected president of
Switzerland and NJ Rouchonet vice pres
dent
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
More Warnings.

GEORGETOWN, O., Dec. lO.-B. P. Long,
the business manager of the News Democrat,
received White Cap warning Friday after
noon, addressed to the citizens of George
town. The warning reads as follows:
ITO the Citizens of Georgetown:
"We want to say now that they have seen
what we can do, that if they do not quit
making threats as to what they will do if
we come to your town we will burn every
house in the place. The exhibition of the
night of the Sd court house fire. is not to be
thought of in comparison to what we will do,
for we must succeed at any cost. So take
warning and you will have less use for your
fire engines. WHITE CAPS"
The letter is dated at Mount Grab, which
is believed to be the center of the White Cap
operations, and its signature is similar to
that of the othef letters received here. 1t is
believed this is written because of the recent
conference at Cincinnati the prosecuting at
torney of this place had, and because of an
expressed determination of our people to
take hand in Quieting this trouble.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
JAMES 6. GETS THERE.

Blaine Said to Have Accepted the Secre-
tary of State Portfolio.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The Star make
the following announcement very promi-
nent:
''The Star learns, on good authority, that
President.elect Harrison has rendered the
portfolio of secretary Of stats to James G.
Blaine Blaine at once announced his &C.
ceptance of the appointment. The letters
which passed between the president elect and
Blaine will be made public within few
hours. They are brief and highly compli-
mentary,"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Political Pointers.

Chauncey M. Depew has his eye on the
court of st. James plum.
The six recognized candidates for the
speakership of the house are Messrs Reed,
Cannon, Henderson, Butterworth, Burrows
and Mckinley, with the la tier in the lead.
President'elect Harrison is still beseged
by hundreds of callers, each Of whom can
didly believes that his advice will figure
prominently in the making of the cabinet.
Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, is suggested
as the probable representative of the Pacific
slope.in the cabinet.
A Republican senator is quoted as saying
that none of the presidents nominations
sent to the senate this session will be con-
firmed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
THEY MEET.
ITr. and Mrs Levi p. Morton Visits General
.and Mrs Harrison.


INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14-Hon. Levi P.
Morton and Mrs. Morton, arrived here
Wednesday evening. What amounted to
almost an ovation was given them. They
were alone on the trip and rode in Chauncey
Depew's private car 1.-THE One Hundred"
At the depot they were met by special
committee and large crowd.
They were conducted to carriages and
driven at once to the home of Gen. Harrison,
where a warm welcome awaited them. Tea
was served, and, somewhat fatigued, the
distinguished visitors were permitted to re-
tire TO that privacy of which shey stood
somewhat in need.
Shortly after their arrival a number of
Gen. and Mrs Harrison's friends called to
pay their respects to the distinguished
guests
While ep>route to indianapolis Mr.. Nor
ton said to press representative: "Our
visit is social one. One which we have
wished TO pay to Gen. and Mrs. Harrison for
long time. l should have liked much to
have come to Indiana during the campaign,
but that was impossible There is an i'm
preston in some quarters that 7 have come
to press some candidate for cabinet place.
That is entirely erroneous, and it is entirely
by chance also that Senator Quay and my
self will be here together.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS.

The Proceedings of Both Houses For
Wednesday.
In the senate, the tariff bill was consid.
cred until adjournment at 3 p. m.
In the house, the river and harbor bill was
reported, A conference was ordered on the
department of agriculture bill. A report
was submitted on the California contested
election case in favor of Sullivan and against
FELTON,, the sitting Republican member. A
minority report confirmed Felton's title to
the seat. The direct tax bill was taken up.
An amendment to refund the cotton tax was
defeated-yeas, 81; nays l29. The bill was
then passed-yeas, 17S; nays, &C. AT 4:40 p
m. the house adjourned
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

CLEVELAND, Dec THE train men who
do the switching in the yards of the Bee
Line, and the New York, Pennsylvania g.
Ohio roads were notified Wednesday of an
increase in their wages as follows: Night
conductors, from $3.50 to 81. 10 day; day
brakemen, from Sl.95 to 50. 25 a day; brake
men, from $l.95 to 81. TO- The pay of day
conductors who get s. 60 ia not increased.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Labor Notes.

The American Federation of Labor in ses-
sion at ST. Louis Saturday elected the follow.
ing officers: President, Samuel Gompers,
New York; first vice president, Daniel Nc.
Laughlin, Braidwood, ILL., second vice presi.
dent, William Martin, Pittsburg; secretary,
P. J. Mcclure, Philadelphia; treasurer,
Henry Enrich, New York; trustees, Hugo
Miller, August Delabar and Josiah P. Dyer,
of New York. By a close vote Boston was
selected as the place where the next annual
meeting will be held
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
West virginia,s OAicial Vote.

WHEELING, W. Va, Dec. 14.-Complete
returns for the presidential electors received
from the state department show an average
majority for the Cleveland electors on the
face Of the returns of $685. The vote for the
highest elector on each ticket was as follows:
Travers, Democrat, 75,5Ss; Pollock, Repub.
Iican. Is.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Mercer County Affiliated.

CELINA, O., Dec. 16.-The people of Shane's
Crossing, this county, were astounded Fri>
day morning to learn that the town had
been visited in the night and two notices
nailed up. one in the western part of town,
the other on tree not ten feet from the
door of the Burnett house.
The notices were written in red ink, deco
rated with pictures Of whips and skull and
cross-bones, and were directed to all wrong
doers to mend their ways in ten days, or
they would be visited. Clay Davis, clerk
at the Burnett house, awoke in the night and
saw man with tall white cap on his head
and cloth on his face near the tree. Davis
went to the door, but the man had mounted
his horse and gone, and nothing was thought
about it until morning, when the notice was
discovered. The town is terribly excited
This is the first intimation that the organiza.
tion had reached Mercer county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

We are going to sell white fine all wool
10A blanket at $3.93, worth 5000; also white
fine all wool II n blanket at $4.65, worth $675;
also red fine all wool 1OA blanket at $3.97,
worth 5000; also fine red all wool I'm
St RoHRs q SuHR.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Survivor Of IsalakIaxa.

INDIANAPoLIs. Dec. Gin the city hospi.
tai of Indianapolis suffering with fever Is an
aged Englishman named John Levick, who
has an eventful history. He is one of the
very few survivors of the immortal 600 who
made that awful charge at Balaklava-"Into
the mouth of hell"-celebrated by Tennyson's
poem, '"rhe Charge Of the Light Brigade" :"
He has papers establishing his identity. Be-
coming plumber, he fell sick while putting
natural gas pipes in houses.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

AUGUSTA, KY, Dec. 6.-Several notices
signed "White Caps" were found posted in
various parts of town Tuesday warning all
evil doers to behave One notice was
directed especially to gang of negroes who
live with lewd woman. The people here
are determined to stand no nonsense, and if
the regulators should put in an appearance
they will meet with a warm reception.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Sporting Sparks.

The Cincinnati club wants to dispose of
Weyhing and O'Connor.
Whitley Ryan, of Brooklyn, knocked out
Jimmy Ryan, of Philadelphia, in nine
round prize fight near Pelham, N. Y,
Thursday morning.
Jack Demsey again offers to fight Mitchell
for the $1,000 prize offered by the Cali
fornia Athletic club. He also proposes to
meet Mitchell in a ten-round contest at
Brooklyn or Jersey City after the California
fight.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

COLUMBUS, O., Dec 6.-Notice was re-
ceived Tuesday by man named Welsh, on
Maple street, warning him to quit drinking
and cease abusing his family.
Burr MCGOWAN, a colored Democratic let.
ter carrier of Delaware, O., received simi.
lar warning.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Killed with a Base Ball Bat.

FINDLAY, O., Dec. 6.-Willie Fike, ten
year-old boy living with his parents two
miles west OF this city, while playing ball
with several of his companions Tuesday af-
ternoon, was hit in the right temple with
bat which had accidentally slipped from the
hands of one of the players, receiving
wound from the effects Of which he died dur
ing the evening
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
The Miners Will Stand Alone.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 7.-At Wednesday
nights session of the miners it was decided
that the separate organization should pro-
coed, but the members will still retain their
connection with the Knights of Labor. w.
T. Lewis, master workman of District No
1S5, will resign,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Friday.


The senate was not in session.
In the house executive communications
were received. A resolution of adjourn
ment for holidays, from December 81 to
January Z, was referred. The Nicaragua
canal bill was taken up and discussed in COM
mite After an effort to secure quorum
upon motion to limit debate, recess was
taken at 4:So p. m. until 7:30, the evening
session being for the consideration of pri-
vate pension bills
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
Batavia, Lebanon and west Union,

BATAVIA, o., Dec. The towns of Bata.
via, Lebanon and West Union were in per.
feet tempest of fear Tuesday night, over the
posting of number Of warning notices by
the the White Caps
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

INDIAPANoLIs, Dec. 6.-The work of Or
ganizing the Democrats of this state into an
order, independent of the Grand Army, is
proceeding, and the head of the new organ
ization in this city, Gen. Koontz, is receiving
numerous encouraging letters from persons
outside of the state
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
THE WHITE CAPS.
How the Alleged Regulators Are Acting
at Various Places.

How the Alleged Regulators Are Acting
at Various Places.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 6.-Attorney General
David r Watson cana down from Colum-
bus Tuesday night TO meet the prosecuting
attorneys of Brown and Adams counties,
and consult with them a. to tho best means
Of suppressing the White Caps, which are
spreading terror in these counties. Gen.
Watson met Prosecuting Attorney s. v.
Pearson, Of Brown county at the Gibson
house in the morning and had a conference
with him.
A representative of the press was present
when the two officials met When asked
what the state authorities intended to do
Gen. Watson said:
''The state intends to use all its power to
suppress these so-called White Caps. The
governor is fully determined upon this and
we do not intend to permit these out
RACES to continue, to the disgrace of the
state and injury to the good name of our
citizens
THAT much you can say most emphat-
ically," said the attorney general to the re-
porter. 1--WE do not intend to permit these
outlaws to go on as they have in Indiana un.
til they bring the state authorities into con
tempt"
"How will you prevent itF'
1--WE have not arrived at a positive conciu-
sion yet. The state certainly has the power
to protect its citizens and preserve order, and
will use it. Tha measures we shall take will
probably be determined upon to-day, and as
much az we deem prudent will be given tc
the public
10 H.
der the Ku-Klux law, can they not!'
"Yes, but do not want to say anything
about that. The Ku-Klux act can only be
enforced by the United States authorities. u
think we shall be able to manage this affair
without Federal assistance. You may be
assured that the state will proceed promptly
and act vigorously"
8. V. Pearson, the Brown county prose
cutor, said there was a state of general
alarm and uneasiness in the county, and that
the case was difficult one to handle
"What class of citizens do you think the
White Caps belong to!"
II cannot say they belong to what people
call the best class, but they are men who
have been engaged as sewing machine
agents, feather cleaners and others whose
business takes them all over the country
They are Of the same class who ten years ago
were known as Regulators
"There was at that time great deal of
petty thieving in the county. One or two
persons were whipped by the Regulators
there was much excitement for time, the
thieving stopped, and there was no more of
it. think great deal of this White Cap
business is the result of talk and undue
excitement; but the excitement exists, all
the same, and there is much real disorder
and cause for alarm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

Justice Stanley Matthews. of the United
States supreme court, is mending slowly.
"Old HUTCH" the great wheat broker OF
Chicago, is seriously ill.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

Itch, mango and scratches on human or
animals cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by
D. ]. Humphrey, druggist, Napoleon. o.
nov 30-cm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

The finest stock of parlor and hanging
lamps in the city can be found at Bradley's.
Come In and look at the goods and get pric-
eS. TT.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
White Caps True to Their Word.

LIMA, o., Dec. l0.-A White Cap notice
was left last Wednesday night at Thomas
Casey's saloon, notifying him that unless he
vacated the building within twenty -four
hours it would be burned to the ground
Casey did not heed the warning, and Satur-
day night the building was burned. The
White Caps left notices at several other
saloons to take warning by Casey's treat
ment and leave town.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

Gen. James G. Lane died at New York.
He was prominent in the civil war and Of
late has been engaged in neurological sur
vey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

Do you know chat nothing in these United
States or Canada would make such nice
Christmas present as Standard Sewing Ma
chine would. See if you can guess who sells
them. Ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

ALBANY, Ga, Dec. l2.-Mrs. Haynes, Of
this city, gave birth to twins Sunday, which
makes nine children. while the mother Is
OF yet twenty years of age. She has given
birth to twins twice and has hAi five single
children.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
The Fotheringham Care Compromised.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. lathe case of Fother-
ingham against the Adams Express COM
pany has been compromised by the payment
Of So. 800 to the messenger
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

The body Of John Christensen was recov-
cred in the wre:k Of the Oliver mill, at Chi
cago.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20
WABASH RAILWAY.
TOLEDO, ST. LOUIS q KANSAS CITY ROAD.

CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
STANDARD GUAGE.
TOLEDO, o., to CHARLESTON. ILL.
(ReAd DOWN. (Read Up.)
WEST. tCentralstandardTime) EAST.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-12-20

The road-bed is kept in splendid condition.
The tracks are oil laid with heavy steel rails,
and the fast time, close connections and superior
accommodations on the Wabash are nnequaled BY
any other line
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1888-03-29
THE SIGNAL GUN

for the coming spring has been fired.
Spring styles in dress goods, notions,
boots, shoes, carpets, clothing and gents
furnishing goods are here. New goods
bobbing up every day of the week.
Our Dress Goods Department has the
newest seasonable fabrics-silk wrap
Henriettas in goblin, heliotrope, mahog-
ny, zuaye-red, baby blue, serpent, cream
peacock blue and green and all staple
colors; also new line of cashmeres and
broadcloths in all shades, as well as a
full line of cheaper goods.
In Dress Trimmings, we have the
largest stock of laces, founcing, beaded
jets, pushes and velvets, both plain and
figured to match all shades of dress
goods, and everything that is fashionable
In the line of trimmings.
Our Carpet and Curtain Department
is very large and we show lots of desir-
able goods at less than they can lie
bought for elsewhere.
orr Clothing Department has been
greatly enlarged this season and a more
complete line of fancy cheriots and
acOrSted cdsh imere suits were never
shown in this market. Our display OF
spring overcoats is worth seeing. In
boys and children's clothing we cannot
help but please you, owing to the i'm
mense stock we carry, the price being
within the reach of everybody.
Confirmation Suits at all prices.
Our Merchant Tailoring Department
is proving a success beyond all expect
atoms and We guarantee a perfect fit; We
nOar have in stock full line of sprin4
suitings.
Our Gents Furnishing Department il
complete in every particular, we sell the
popular Glen Falls dress shirts in fee
grades; perfection fitting. A shifting
up-bulging neck scratching achite stir
is not by any means a pleasant thing tC
wear. Let us sell you perfect fitting one
A full line of trunks, valises, satchels
and travelling bags just received.
We also mention our ertensiUe line OF
boots and shoes. In ladies', we guarantee
our Johnston french Kid, hand turned
sole, at 1915 fully equal in quality anc
fit to $500 shoe. A full line of gents
ladies', misses and children's shoes al
ways in stock.
All this talk about styles may do you
some good, but not much unless you
come and see the stuf's and patterns, g
good many of which are controlled by us
Respectfully,
O. TORRIsON & Co
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1888-03-29

the hand machine to SOW 50 acres Ct
wheat, 50 acres of oats, or 80 acres Of
grass seed in ten hours. "Ahl but ycu
can't get over the ground SO quickly"
some reader will exclaim. Let us seel
We SOW wheat two rods wide, therefore
we have to walk eighty rods to SOW an
acre, or one and quarter miles to sow
five acres. This can easily be done in an
hour, and leave ample time for filing the
machine. Ten acres of wheat haze been
sO1cn IN one hour by extraordinary eff
fort; but we are talking of what the ma
chine will do with ordinary work, by an
ordinary workman, under ordinary cir
cumstances.
We have the agency for the Ne,c Buck
eye Broadcast Seeder with Iron Drag
Bars. We have also the agency for the
VIM. Deering 6 Co. Harvesting Machin-
cry. The Deering is the only all steel
Irvine Binder made
IHE WAGNER HARDWARE CO.