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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
A Modest Request.

LII through
the summer
of 1868 The
hospitals at
G a n t o n i,
Miss, were
c + o We d e d
with sick and
wounded SOL
diers, and the
ladies visited
them daily,
c a r + yin g
W it h them
delicacies of
every kind,
and did all
thew could to
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

JOHN W. McCLELLAND, of Linganore,
Frederick County, Nd, has succeeded
in carving wagon out Of walnut
block twenty-eight inches long and
Sx1O square. He cut the running gear,
tongue chains, singletrees, doubletree,
stay chains, rubbers and wheels all
complete, and the whole works as any
other wagon and cannot be taken apart
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
Southern Women During the War.
BY JAMES PARTON.

)HE ladies found
it very hard to
do without tea
and coffee, and
they put forth
con ii n u GUS eff.
forts to find sub
stitutes for them.
At a time when
the wages of me-
ch anics were
thirty dollars a
day, it required
sixty dollars to
buy a pound of
coffee: and gem
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
The years creep slowly by, Lorena,
The snow is on the grass again.


are at least of O respectable order of
merit. Among the patriotic songs of
each side, I recall one, the words of
which have real strength and poetic
expression. One is Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic, :"
commencing:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of
the Lord,
intended to be sung to the strong and
measured chant, "John Browns Body. /"
But alas! Mrs. Howe's good verse
never suited the Union soldiers at all
never reached many of them. When
they wanted to sing the air it was al
ways with the original familiar words,
and their endless repetition:
-John Browns body lies moldering in the
grave" etc.
The other instance that I have in
mind was "My Maryland. The author
of the words of that old tune wrote
much that was good before and after
that effort; but as mere poetic ex-
preston he never exceeded it, I'm
popular and even hated as these verses
were at the North, they had ring and
. stir in them that were rarely found
In war songs. Take the concluding
stanZa:
hear the distant thunder-hum
Maryland, my Maryland,
The old-line bugle, fife and drum
Maryland my Maryland.
She 10 not dead, she is not dunno,
She breathes, she wakes-she1l come, she'll
Maryland, my Maryland
But even this eloquent logic had but
brief run as Confederate war-cry.
After the summer of 1862 it was rarely
sung at all, and its purpose was spent
when "My Maryland" failed to join the
"wayward sisters"
My purpose, however, was to call
attention to the poetry of the war,
that which was not meant to be welded
to music, but which was expected to
live by putting the passion, the patri-
otism, the pathos and the action of the
war into expressive numbers. And
the melancholy fact that will impress
any one who tries to recall the real
poetry of the war is that there is SO
very little of it'll
There was certainly an immense
quantity Of alleged war-poetry written
between 1861 and 1866; during the
quarter century that has since elapsed
verses to commemorate everything that
did happen and much more that never
happened during the conflict have been
published by the ream--but little
enough Of it all has survived. 1t is
hard judgment; but I suppose that the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
THE KITCHEN.


One pound of -four, three fourths
pounds sugar. one half pound butter,
three eggs, cup of milk, q teaspoon Of
soda, raisins and spice to taste.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

A MORE tantalizing offer than that
made by the managers Of New York
bank the other day was surely nevei
known. A bar Of gold, weighing five
hundred pounds, was exhibited with the
intimation that it should become the
property Of the person strong enough
to carry it of.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
walnut Pudding.

One cul Of chopped nuts or raisins,
two cups of Graham or whole wheat,
half-cup of molasses, half-teaspoon of
soda, one cup of milk, steam two and
one half hours.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

IN writing of the
poetry of the war
I do not refer to
the songs. There
was much good
and stirring mu-
sic born of the
struggle, some of
which will be like
1y to outlive all
} t h Q participants
in it; but the word
1oooi" is ,sua1lv
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

to be applied only to the tune and not
to the words. The latter were merely
the pegs upon which the music was
hung, and were often very poor stuff,
sometimes hardly escaping the condem-
nation of nonsense. To this rule there
were of course exceptions. Among
the multitude of the sentimental and
pathetic songs of the war, the words
of the widely sung "Lorena," begin
ming,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
THEBLUEAND THE GRAY
BRAVE MEN WHO MET UPON THE
YIELD OF BATTLE.

Thrilling Stories Of the RebslIion-Old
Soldiers and Sailors Recite Interesting
"Reminiscences of Life I'm Camp and on
the Field.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

The earliest Druidism seems to have
admitted neither Of covered temples
nor sculptured images Of the gods.
Jupiter, indeed, is said to have been
represented by a lofty oak, and Mer-
curry by cube.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26
A Drummer Boys Sad Death.
URING the

URING the
early part
of 1868 the
Union forces
lw ere e n
'camped near
Wilmin g.
ton, N. c.,
Isays a cor
Respondent
|of the Phil
a d elph i a
Press.
" P + tly
sympathy t y
a nd partly
curiosity led
me to visit
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

The Poetry of the War.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

BY JAMES FRANKLIN FITTs,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-26

are at least of respectable order of
merit. Among the patriotic songs of
each side, I recall one, the words of
which have real strength and poetic
expression. One is Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic, 4"
, 1889-12-15
stock. and carrle Markets.

New YoRK. Dec. l4.-Stocks betrayed
the same general characteristics to-day as
usual of late, but there was a stronger
tone to the general list and marked ad-
vances were scored in a few instances. AL
most everything on the list is higher to.
night.
Government bonds dull and steady.
American cotton seed oil, 3lf.
Petroleum opened steady at 1924,
and moved up ] on light trading, closing
firm at l04.
Money on call easy with no loans.
Following are closing pnces of stocks:
Pacific 6s. Is; American Express, 10;
Canada Pacific, 72f; Canada Southern
55i; Central Pacific. 33i; Burlington.
1O5i Delaware, Lackawanna & Western,
1851; Denver & Rio Grande, l51; Erie,
2Is; Kansas 4 Texas, III; flake Shore.
9S; Louisville & Nashville. $50; Mich,
gan Central, 97ti Missouri Pacific, GA;
Northern Pacific, 32i, preferred 76si
Chicago 4 Northwestern, llOI;
preferred; 40; New York Cen
trail, 1911; Oregon improvement,
Al; Oregon Navigation, 1O6i; Oregon
Transcontinental, 344; Pacific Mail.
BAT; Reading, s95; Rock Island
CIT; Milwaukee & st. Paul, 69l; Texas
Pacific, I9t;.Union Pacific, 6S!; United
States Express, 81; Fargo Express, 1888;
Western Union. S5a.
CHICAGO, Dec. Observation-Disclosures.
1000. Market quiet and weak. Choice
10 extra beeves. - 50(95 40; steers
2.75@4.25; stockers and feeders, 81. GOA
800; Texas cattle, 81. 50(92 90.
Sheep-Receipts z. 200. Market steady,
Natives. S3.00(95. 80; Western corn ted,
SO. 90(G4.40; Texans, S3.0O(94.l0.
Wheat-Market steady. December III;
January 7sl; May S2s.
Corn-Market steady, December 32f,
January sit; May 33f.
, 1889-12-15

A curious sight was witnessed n
afternoon on the wharf at Cincinnati.
A gentleman, accompanied by two
hne specimens of the water spaniel,
went down to the landing of the New
port ferry, at the foot of Lawrence
street. Somehow he became separated
from the CANNES, or rather they failed
to follow him aboard. The boat had
got out in the stream, when the dogs
caught sight of their master and dis
covered he was fast leaving them.
Standing on the edge of the float, they
both set up q vigorous yelping, which
attracted the attention of the bystand-
ers.
Suddenly the older and larger dog
plunged into the river and began to
swim rapidly toward the Kentucky
shore. He had gone about 100 yards
when he seemed TO become aware that
his brute companion had not followed.
Turning around, he SWAN back toward
the spot where the younger dog stood.
As he drew alongside the float he
made no effort to get aboard. The two
began to bark at each oSIer-to hold
an animated conversation in the dog
tongue, as it were. The older dog, as
he hoated by the side of the landing.
parked encouragement to the more
timid animal, and apparently was urg-
ing the latter TO jump into the water.
The barking duet lasted some minutes,
and then the younger dog, seemingly
convinced by his companions assur-
ance, grew bold, and suddenly bound
ed into the river.
The first dog gave a delighted yelp,
and, both turning their noses toward
Kentucky, began to swim straight
across, side by side. Both continued
to bark until they reached the shore,
and could be heard on both sides Of
the river. The people on the ferry and
the Kentucky shore saw the strange
race, and, with people on this side and
on the bridge, watched it to the end.
The dogs landed opposite to the bar
racks, where they were awaited by
their owner, who, with several other
gentlemen, had hurriedly walked
down the bank. There was no limit
to the delight of the two animals as
they rushed up to their master. The
river at that point is nearly half a
mile wide. The action of the dogs
seemed to indicate that they had Ian
guage of their own, and the paternal
manifestations of the elder brute were
most interesting to see.-Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette.
, 1889-12-15
An Ingenious Prisoner.

A prisoner who was being taken with
some other criminals in q train from
LIE Mans to Sille le Guiilaume con-
trived to effect his escape in a very
clever manner. Each of the culprits
was in a small cell, and, having man
aged to conceal a saw about his person,
the captive in question set to work on
the floor. He succeeded in saving out
a piece of wood sufficiently large to
enable him to drop on the line when
the train stopped at a station, and his
escape was not discovered until the
party arrived at their destination
New York Post.
, 1889-12-15
JSo. y. CARROLL. EdIto
A MN.

The tragic ending of Franklin B. Cow
en at Washington yesterday caused a pro.
found sensation throughout the East.
The exact manner of his death. whether
by suicide or accident, will perhaps for
ever remain unknown and surround the
tragedy Of his taking of with a mystery
~impenetrable to the human ken.
notwithstanding early advantages Cow
ems career is a succession OF brilliant sue
cesses and stupendous failures. He began
his career as a lawyer. with a thorough
general educational equipment. In per-
sonal appearance he was a striking figure
wherever seen. HIS smoothly shaver
face was Grecian in the classic beauty of
its outline, with an added alertness OF ex-
preston and a mobility of feature which
had descended to him from his Irish fore
fathers. Unknown in any general gather
ing, without the meritricious aid of name
or fame, there was. unconsciously to
himself, in his air and manner, a sense of
magnificent power and vitality which
placed him above the plane of ordinary
men.
A few years after his admission to the
bar he became solicitor for the president
OF the Philadelphia 4 Reading road,
which connects the Quaker city with the
anthracite coal field. Some years later he
conceived the idea of making the railroad,
under another name, the owner Of all the
coal lands IN the ~Schuylkill region. In.
dividual operators were bought up at
good prices on borrowed money. The
scheme was a good one, but it was put
into operation too late in the day. Soon
after most of the lands bad been pur-
chased the bottom began to drop out of
the coal business and the company wal
lett to harbor a white elephant.
A dozen times the company was on the
verge of bankruptcy, but the eloauence Of
Gowen induced the English stockholders
to make further advances. 1t was through
Governs efforts that the Mollie Maguires,
a band Of outlaws with the same murder
Gus principles and organized on much the
same basis as the Clan ma Gael Triangle,
was completely extirpated.
A few years ago he withdrew from the
active management of the railroad and re-
sumed the practice of law. His success
IN his profession was marvellous. Had he
devoted all the years OF his active life to
law he would have ranked with the great
men OF the profession. As it is no has
escaped enduring idme BY a hairs
breadth.
, 1889-12-15

The number of quotable and much
quoted things in The Merry Wives is
considerable. Shakespeare had an ex-
traordinary knack of saying what
would bear repetition, and prove a
future bon mot, in all manner of al
tered circumstances. How often have
we not occasion to remark with Nym,
His mind is not heroic, and there's
the humor of it." But how seldom,
alasl in the changes and chances of
mortal dinner parties, can n observe
about the lady who sits next him at
the feast, 1spy entertainment in herr
You are not young, no more I'M ], ="
is a quotation more frequently appro-
pirate, though never to be ventured.
Again, He wooes both high and
low, both rich and poor"-how well it
corresponds with the charming modern
vulgarism, George is a general cour-
ter, up with all, on with none" Often
we are tempted to exclaim with Shall
low, Though we are justices, and doc
tors, and churchmen, Master Page, we
have some salt of our youth in us; we
are the SOM of women, Master Page"
Nor is any quotation from all Shake
speare more frequently in the human
mouth than that of Mrs. Page, What
the dickens" 1.-THE wild Prince and
Poins," spoken of by Mr.. Page, runs
now as a mere household word; and a
household word is the jolly hosts de-
scription of Fenton: He capers, he
dances, he has eyes of youth, he writes
verses, he speaks holyday, he smells
April and May" This is Chaucerian :
He was as fresh as the moneth of
May" Who but Shakespeare could
have put the essence of youth into SO
few words, and those in the hosts
mouth 1-Andrew Lang in Harper's
Mnmnzinn
, 1889-12-15

The native Egyptian is an extremely
good subject for surgical operation.
Clot Bey, the founder of modern medi.
cine in Egypt, has it that sit requires
as much surgery to kill one Egyptian
as seven Europeans. In the native
hospital the man whose thigh is ampu.
tated at 2 o'clock is sitting up and
lively at six" Shock is almost entire.
ly unknown, and dread of an i'm.
pending operation quite an exception.
In explanation may be noted the res
ignation iuculcated by their religion
the very small proportion of meal
they eat, and the total absence of al
cohol from their diet, and in general
their regular, abstemious out Of dooi
life.-Science.
, 1889-12-15
Washing I'm japan.

Washing was and still is done in
Japan by getting into a boat and let
ting the garments drag after the boat
by a long string. 1t is an economical
habit of travelling Japs 10 get a large
amount of washing thus accomplished
by a steamboat excursion, and it has
given rise to the story that once a year
they travel TO wash. They have no
instinct for laundry work, like the
Chinese, and think it complete when
the soap is in the garment, and will
not wiring it out. Salt water washes
to their taste just as well as fresh
Washington Capital.
, 1889-12-15

If you have been travelling any dis
lance on the cars don't wash your face
in cold water the moment you reach a
washstand. II you want to remove all
trace of dust and smoke rub your face
well with vaseline or cold cream. and
wipe 1t off on a dry towel. The towel
after the wiping will show you where
the dirt has gone. Then you may
wash your face in hot water If YOU
will. There is nothing like hot, really
hot, water for the complexion. 1t keeps
not only clean, but clear. - Boston
Traveller.
, 1889-12-15

Old Lord Hartford used to tell about
meeting old Baron James de Roths-
child Whom his lordship cordially de-
tested) in the street one day, almost
weeping, and of how the baron, on be-
ing questioned as to the cause of his
melancholy, naively exclaimed: "You
English are such brutal people.
called on Lord X this morning. (men-
tioning a cabinet minister) Ito make
him a present of a splendid miniature
set in diamonds, and he threatened to
kick me downstairs l"-San Francisco
ArnOnnnt.
, 1889-12-15
The Bus. of Cesar Augustus.

Two years ago last summer, at a kir-
mess given in Keene, a bronze bust of
Caesar Augustus, loaned by Mrs. @. II.
Faulkner, disappeared and was sup
posed to have been stolen. A few
mornings ago the missing bust was
found on Mrs. Faulkner's front steps,
where it had evidently been left by
some person during the night.-Con-
cord People and Patriot.
, 1889-12-15

PRESIDENT ADAMS of the Union Pa
cifc has expressed a desire for information
as to whether the body of ore at Hart
vile is sufficiently great to warrant an ex-
tension of the Cheyenne & Northern
there. Prof. Ricketts, and VIM. Sturgis
Jr., the latter representing many heavy
Eastern owners will visit the region dur
ing the coming week to make a thorough
investigation. Prof. Ricketts, will make
a report on the subject.
, 1889-12-15

Mr.. Fox-Everything points to the
rapid approach of severe winter. The
g%oosebone, the moss on the trees. the
fur on the seal
Little Johnnie-Papa's got a differ
ent sign from any Of them.
Mr.. Fox-What is it, my little mani
Little Johnnie - This morning l
heard him saying, Mammals feet are
getting coldl" Cleveland Sun and
Voice.
, 1889-12-15
When We Were Young.

Among the incidents of childhood that
stand out in bold relief, as our memory
reverts to the days when we were young,
none are more prominent than severe
sickness. The mother wildly remembers
that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured
her of Group, and in turn administers 1t
to her own offspring and always with the
best success. For sale by B. B. David.
, 1889-12-15

Little Ethel-Please, Mr.. Tooscore,
why didn't you have ~suspenders to
your hair2
Tooscore bearded, but bald)-What
does my little friend meant
Little Ethel-Cause, you see, your
hair has nearly all slipped right down
round your ueck.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1889-12-15

THE board of trade last evening decided
to ask the Burlington anG Union Pacific
for reduced rates on the occasion of the
auction sale of lots in this city. On the
suggestion of some of the members the
date of the sale will probably be changed
To january l6
, 1889-12-15
The Coming Line.

The Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line offers the best accohmoda-
tons to the travelling public en- route to
Chicago. Through trains. fast time,
magnificent sleeping cars, elegant dining
care, colonist sleepers, reclining chair cars
handsome day coashes.
, 1889-12-15

AT A meeting Of the stock Growers
Association Yesterday w. G. Lykins was
voted 81 500. making SO, 900 in all which
he has received for the arrest and convic-
ton of three cattle thieves.
, 1889-12-15

There Is stiH a long, hard
tCtnfer before you. If yOH
sUaat TO buy a cloak at
your OiUH price call at " ma.
.NyerS'.
, 1889-12-15
Preaching ver.u. praetlelnr.

Upon my SOUL" exclaimed Mrs.
Flyaround, Il never saw such a CAD
der in all my life as that Mrs. Never
home isl Actually, yesterday l called
seven times at her house and couldn't
get in oncer'-Epoch.
, 1889-12-15

Mach money as put every
year into buying cheap
toys iUhich IaSt FIR only a
short time. Put yOHr.
money into n piece of jeiU-
efry and IL sCtH last you a
lifetime.
Zehner, Bnechner = Co.
, 1889-12-15

THAT rival of yours seems TO be in
a fair way to cut you out He's a
pretty athletic fellow. Are you not
afraid of hint"
III Oh, no; but her father is, SO
ne has a better show than l haye-"-
Harper's Bazaar.
, 1889-12-15
Personal POINTS.

Treasurer Voorhees, is in Colorado.
Engineer Huntley is in Denver.
Judge L. P. Caldwell, ex-mayor Of
Laramie, was an Inter Ocean guest yes
terday.
Bruce Carter, who has been Union Pa.
cifc brick inspection at Denver is now at,
tached to Engineer Huntley's force here.
j. II. Turpin came back from Salt Lake
yesterday morning. He reports the
Cheyenne contingent happy.
j.. Z. Wild, cashier OF the First Ma
tional bank is home after spending sevcra.
months at Ogden. Mr.. Wild, who is il
excellent health, was warmly greeted by
his friends yesterday.
, 1889-12-15

All creditors of aud others interested in
the estate of John 7. May6eld. deceased,
will take notice that the undersigned as
administrator of said estate Intends to
make final settlement of said estate at the
next (January, l8e0) term of the Probate
Court FREDERICK SCHwEIcKERT,
Administrator.
Cheyenne. Wyo., Nov. %, 1889.
, 1889-12-15
DOLLS! DOLLS!
II beautiful line of dolls
from 25 cents ttp at VIM.
flyers.

Try a weeks board at the Occidental
hotel and if you are not satisfied | will re-
fund your money. +. NJ. DARLING, Prop.
, 1889-12-15
Dr.. &Ca.
sFHOIAIIsTs-

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diseases, believing that no condition of human
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long as many are INNOCENT sufferers, and that
to relieving the afflicted and saving
them from worse than death, is no less a
than the surgeon or physician whoby close ap-
plication excels IN any other b anch of hispro-
fession. And, fortunately fol humanity the day
is dawning when the false philanthrophy that
condemned the victims OF folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law, to die uncared
for, has passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Whomay be suffering from the effects of youth
nul fories or indiscretions, will do well to avail
themselves of this the greatest boon ever laid
E will guarantee to forfeit i've hundred dol
lars for every case OF seminal weakness or pri-
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MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many men OF the age of 80 to 90 who
are troubled with zoo frequent excavations OF
smarting or burning sensation and a weaken
ing Of the system In a manner the patient cam
not account for. on examining the urinary de-
posits a RORY sediment will often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen will ap-
pear, or the color will be OF akin or milkish
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cases and q healthy restoration Of the genfto-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional Advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and TribuneRepubli-
can.
All communications should be addressed
DIR. WAGNER & co.
ll4 Larimere street. Address, Box 27ss, Den.
YER, Colorado.
Gut this out and take along
, 1889-12-15

A splendid line of ties for the holidays
from IS cents up at Hellman's.
, 1889-12-15

Do not miss looking at Greeutree's
clothing before purchasing.
, 1889-12-15
Notice of FinaI Settlement,

| am selling a good suit for 81. so, worth
$1,000. Greentree.
, 1889-12-15

Hellman's grand free ball and bean
count takes place at Keeie hall Dec. 80.
You are invited.
, 1889-12-15

Good clean beds, all newly furnished
for 25c to SOC. at the Occidental hotel.
, 1889-12-15
Up to Date and Down TO the Times.
THE PHOENIX MARKET

THE PHOENIX MARKET
While it is up to date IN every essential
is down to the times in the matter Of
placing upon the market the following
line OF staple and fancy goods at prices
ridiculously low:
Beef, Veal Mutton,
Turkeys, Chickens.
Quail, Prairie Chickens,
Dressed Teal, Ducks,
Vegetables of all kinds,
Fish and Oysters,
Pickles. Pigs Feet, Triple,
Pure Lard,
Pork Sausage, Bologna,
Wiener Wurst, Honey.
, 1889-12-15

Buy your Christmas presents at He'll
mans and get a guess in the bean box.
, 1889-12-15

Practical Christmas presents at He'll
mans.