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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Vote for Groll for Treasurer,


In connection with the distribution of
rewards to the followers of Mataafa, the
Samoan correspondent of a Sydney pa
per writes: 1.-THE American congress
having voted $1,000 in recognition of
the generous efforts of the Samoans to
save life during hurricane, the money
was received here last mail by the United
States consul, 81, 900 in gold watches and
presents, and $4,000 in gold. After
careful consideration of the claims of
the chiefs and the men assisting, the
money and presents were distributed on
the 10Th. Each of the high chiefs re-
ceived gold watch, and Mataafa one
of each of the other articles distributed,
which were clocks, barometers, ther-
mometers, etc. A good deal of amuse-
ment was caused by the efforts of the
chiefs to understand the use of the lat.
ter articles. One of them to whose lot
large wall barometer had fallen listened
attentively to the careful description of
its virtues, given by an old sea dog pres
ent, and said at last he thoroughly un-
derstood all about it. Very fine thing
said he; but I want the key to wind it
up This timely distribution of money
will go far to allay the distress among
Mataafa's followers, for food has been
very scarce lately, also the wherewith
to purchase it."-London Tablet
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Plea for FROGS and sparrows.

The Taot'ai at Ningpo has issued the
following proclamation to agriculturists,
in meter of six syllables: "Frogs are pro-
duced in the middle of your fields; al
though they are little things they are
little human beings in form. They cher
ish life long attachment to their natal
soil, and at night they melodiously sing
in concert with clear voices. Moreover,
they protect your crops by eating locusts,
thus deserving the gratitude of the peo-
pie. Why go after dark with lanterns,
scheming to capture the harmless and
useful things? Although they may be
nice savoring for your rice, it is heartless
to slay them. Hcnceforward it is for
hidden to buy or sell them, and those
who do so will be severely punished.
Sparrows, again, sing at their seasons
sweetiy in the trees. They are not like
wolves, tigers or leopards, which may
take to injuring men when they grow
large. Why go out with nets trying to
catch them all from the hills and woods9
Know that for the strong to slay the
feeble for food is the way of wild beasts
and rapacious birds. Resist the lust of
your mouths and bellies for savory
meats, and thus act in unison with
heaven, which loves to preserve life.
Both these sorts of creatures you are for
bidden to catch from henceforth. Do
not 1atter yourselves that after this
warning the punishment for disobe,
dience will be mild. New York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Vote for Schall for Infrmary
A Big Pumpkin Vine storr.

A few days ago while the editor was
in Covington he was shown by Hal
Thornton, colored, who lives on place
belonging to the editors mother, a pump
kin vine that is remarkable for the num-
Der and size of the pumpkins now grow
ing on it. The vine is a very large one
and is growing on very poor land, on the
side of one of Georgia's famous old red
hills, ,and if Hal had left the vine "alone" it
would have covered considerable ground
and would have borne many more pump
kins, but after the vine had ''climbed"
on top of fence and on up into large
apple tree, he discovered that the numer-
GUS young pumpkins were breaking the
tree down (the homestead negro's love was
greater for apples than pumpkins), 80 he
cut about half of the vine off. But the
other half of that vine is there yet, and
there are some pretty good sized pump
kins on it.
Assisted by our "better half" we meas
ured few of the largest, and here are
the measurements: One pumpkin, four
feet and eleven inches in circumference
and two feet one inch in length; three
pumpkins four feet and one inch in cir
cumference and eighteen inches in
length, and five pumpkins three feet and
two inches in circumference and sixteen
inches in length. Besides these there are
quite number of smaller ones on the
vine. The largest pumpkin is not yet
ripe, and when it does take on its
golden hue it will be some larger, and it
will be sent to the Piedmont exposition.
A gentleman who has travelled all over
the pumpkin growing states pronounces
it the largest he has ever seen.-Lithonia
0a) Era
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31

Remember election day,
Tuesday, Nov. 9Th.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Fellow Democrat, see that
your Democratic neighbor gets
to the polls on Tuesday next.


Mrs. George Kennan, the wife of the ST.
berian traveller, is the possessor of a genu-
inc Russian icon. The Russian craze was
epidemic in unusually severe form last
winter, and the fur dealers are import
ing Russian skins, and modistes are
getting ready to make much of Russian
gowns. The modern young woman
thinks her den incomplete without an
icon, but as there are not for sale in this
country a,dozen of these images which
ever saw the land of the czar it may be
guessed that Mrs. Kennan's specimen,
which the explorer of Siberian prisons
picked up at the Mini Novgorod fair,
has a better authenticated history than
most before which priedieus are placed
and brass lamps kept burning. Some
hard wood, presumably oak, is the ma
terial, but like all Russian work it is
covered so profusely with white paint
and gliding as to make close examina-
ton next to impossible. The features
are those of some saint of the Greek
church, and the figure has brawny chest
and shoulders which fall off into an in
determinate block, the arms, hands and
all but the upper part of the body being
represented with a rude conventionality
that has not altered by SO much as line
in the hands of centuries of carvers, as
covered by gold tinsel screen. Much
of Mrs. Remnants table service is the
work of Russian silversmiths and is
gilded and embellished with old Russian
proverbs.-Philadelphia Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Vote for Schwab for Survey

or. 81.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
Vote for Donovan for Repre-
sentative.


Tt was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incura-
BILE aad could live only a short time;
she weighed less than seventy pounds.
On piece of wrapping paper she read
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got
sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought large bottle, it helped her
more, bought another and grew better
fast, continued its use arid is now strong,
healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 140
pounds. For further particulars send
stamp to w. Fl. Cole, druggist, Fort
Smith. Trial bottles Of this wonderful
discovery free at I. Leist's drug store.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31

The taxpayers of Ohio pay the sal
aries of all the State officers and ap-
pointees from Foraker down. A great
many of these appointees and Foraker
cubs are now parading over Ohio and
are working for Little Breeches. v
They know that if he is defeated they
will lose their positions, hence they are
drawing their salaries regularly, which
the Taxpayers have to pay, and are trav-
cling around working for Foraker. The
tax payers should make sick crowd
out of these travelling cubs by voting
for Campbell. A change in the State
administration will do the taxpayers a
great benefit.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31

Drs. .Starkey & Paen have theliberty to referto
the following named we'll known persons who have
tried their Treatment:
Hon. WIN D. Kelley, Member Congress, Phila.
Rev. v. L. Conrad, Editor Lutheran Observer, Phila
Rev. Chas. W. Gushing, D. D., Rochester, N. Y:
Hon. VIM Penn Nixon, Editor Inter-Ocean, Chi
oago, Ill.
W. II. Worthington, Editor New South, Birming
ham, Ala.
Judge H p. Vrooman. Que memo, Kan.
Mrs. Mary A Livermore, Melrose, Massachusetts,.
Judge R. S. voorhees,, New York City.
Mr.. E. G. Knight, Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank Siddall, Merchant, Philadelphia.
Hon. W. W. Schuyler, Easton, Pa.
Edward L. Wilson, sS3 Broadway, Ny, Ed Phila
delphia Photographer.
Fideia NJ. Lyon Waimea, Hawaii, Sandwich Isl.
Alexander Ritchie, Inverness, Scotland.
Mrs Manuel V. ortegs, Fresnillo, zacatecas Mexico
Mrs. Emma Cooper, Utilla, Spanish Honduras
Central America.
j Cobb, o. 8. Vice Consul, Casablanca, Morocco.
Nv Ashbrook, Red Bluff, Cal.
James Moore, Sup Police, Blandford, Dcrsetshire
England.
Jacob Ward Bowral, New South Wales.
And thousands of others in every part otthc q 3
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31
A UNIQUE HOUSE.
II Is All in One Story and Has No stairs
10 Be Climbed.

It Is All In One Story and Has No stairs
20 Be Climbed.
We often ase the term "modern conven-
Iences" without fully understanding what is
meant by the expression. In the log cabin of
two or three rooms, modern conveniences are
not thought Of 1t is good deal easier, as
far as housekeeping Is concerned, to care for
oueof these houses thanit is Of alarger house
There Is not so much Of it; there cannot be
so much work to do. However, II we take
the general conditions which apply to house
keeping In the log cabin and the conveniences
which are attached thereto, and apply them
to an eight or ten room house, we find a
change The work Of caring for this house Is
slavish. Modern conveniences are the COM
pensating details which are applied to larger
house and which undertake to reduce the
labor of housekeeping to that which ap-
proaches the work to be done in a smaller
house. But they do not accomplish this
Modern eonveniences merely make it possible
to live in larger house and do the work con-
nected with it with an ordinary expenditure
Of money and energy. Generally speaking
the saving Of money is accomplished, For
the most part, however, little surplus energy
remains
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31

For Consumption, Asthma. Bronchitis, Dys-
pepsia, catarrh, Hay Fever, Headache,
Debility Rhsumatisrn, Neuralgia and all
Chronic and Nervous Disorders.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31


If it were desirable the library could be
used as chamber There wonld still re-
main the reception hall and sitting room for
general use. Again, the bathroom might be
placed on the second floor and a stairway ar
ranged in the place now occupied by the bath
room, and four or five bedrooms added to
the second story by making it full two
story house.
The elevation Of this house shows it as O
one story building with all Of the walls COW
cred with stained shingles, though it may be
constructed Of any material by making slight
changes in the design.
The cost of this house without plumbing,
gas fixtures, mantels, furnace, fences, walks
and sheds would be about $2,10O This con-
templates hard wood finish for the rooms on
the first floor. LOUIS Fl. GIBSON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-31

"TheCompoundoxy 0 oxygen Treatment, 'Drs. Stark
ey q Palen, No. 1929 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
have been using for the last seventeen years, is
scientific adjustment of the elements of Oxygen and
Nitrogen magnetized, and the compound is so con
densed and made portable that it is sent all over the
world,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
Pr0Yerbial Philosophy.

From periodical called The Good
housekeeping we clip the following
chunks of proverbial philosophical.
ditions to Solomon and improve
ments upon Topper:
Vinegar helps digestion. but sour
temper ruins it.
Wait till after dinner before you
fall out with the cook.
Before picking quarrel with the
gas man, buy a gallon of kerosene.
A soft yet persistent answer turn
eth away borrowing neighbor.
You cannot measure a mans daily
walk by the thickness of his capet.
Many a woman is expert with cra-
yons who is not skillful in drawing
tea.
There may be too much of good
thing-of salt in the soup, for in.
stance.
1t is vain for you to raise up early
If the kitchen chimney will not
draw.
Let me take the bread of a nation
and care not who makes its pies.
If cleanliness is next to;godliness.
then neatness is side by eide with
piety.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
Bill Nye's Souvenir of Pocahontas

Bill Nye's Souvenir of P0cahontas.
Bill Nye claims to have in his pos
session letter written by Pocahon-
tas to her father, the great chief
Powhattan. 1t runs as follows:
WEBowoCoMoCo, Sunday, 1907.
DEAR PAW You ask me to come
to you before another moon. I will
try to do so. When Powhattan speaks
his daughter tumbles to the racket.
You say that L am too soft on the
pale faced Smith. l hope not. He
is a great man and bears q great
name. l see that in the future my
people must yield to the white man.
Our people are now pretty plenty
and the pale face seldom, but the day
will come when the red men will be
scattered like the leaves of the forest
and the Smith family will run the
entire ranch.
Our medicine man. the one we hire
by the month and found. tells me
that after time the tribe of Pow
haitian will disappear from the face
of the earth, while the Smiths will
extend their business all over the
country. till you can't throw yell
low dog without hitting one of them.
My policy, therefore, is to become
solid with the majority. A Smith
may some day be chief cook and bot
tie holder of this country. We may
want to get some measures through
the Council. See?
Ard speaking of measures. you
tell me you have stopped drinking
in a measure. lam glad of it. if it
is that peck measure you used to i'm.
bibe your fire water from. 1t is too
much of jag for an old man like
you.
AS 10 loving the gander-shanked
pale face, J. Smith, / hope you will
give yourself no unnecessary loss of
sleep nor miss your daily ration of
baked dog on that account. He is as
homelv as cowshed struck with Il
club and has two wives and three
pairs of twins in Europe.
Fear not, noble dad. Your little
Pocahontas has the necessary instinct
to paddle her own canoe. and don't
you forget it.
Remember me to Briudle Dog and
his squaw. the Sore.Eyed Sage Hen,
and send me new dolman and two
plugs of tobacco. Ia. ia.
PoCAHoNTkS,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
NUMBER 80.
On Another Errand.

A Vermont Baptist minister, who
is not too grave and dignified to en-
joy good joke. even when it is on
himself, narrates a ludicrous incl
dent of his early life, Soon after he
ing settled over new congregation,
he one day received a note asking
him to he at home that evening at
eight o'clock. The writer added that
he was intending to be married at
that hour, and would call at the par.
sonage with his bride.
1t was but a few minutes before
eight o'clock when the doOr"beil
rang, and a moment later the serv.
ant announced that a Young couple
awaited the minister in the parlor.
Going down into the parlor, ac-
companied by his wife, the pastor
found a neatly-dressed, Intelligent
appearing young man and bright
looking young woman, who rose to
receive him.- .'-'-a'----'------------
II am Mr.. Homer" said the young
man. land this is Miss Cross"
Having another engagement for
the evening, the minister said, i'm
mediaieIy; II received your note
this morning, and we will proceed
with the ceremony at once. Please
join your right hands,"
In great beWilderment, which the
minister mfstoOk for natural embar-
rassment, the young couple timidly
clasped hands, and the ceremony
was about to begin when the young
man said:
1--WE what ceremony is it 2"
"Why. the ceremony of marriage,
of course"
1000 h !" shrieked the young
lady, withdrawing her hand, and
covering her face with handker
chief.
II don't understand this at ALL"
said the young man, sharply. I'VE
came here simply as committee
from the Young Peoples Society OF
the Methodist church to ask you and
your wife to be present at a public
entertainment we are about to give,
and"
1t was now the minister's turn to
say so. ooh !" and he said it in gen.
uine astonishment at the very mo.
ment that the maid ushered in the
young couple who had "matrimonial
Intentions"
The mistake evidently started the
first young couple into new lines OF
thought, for, year later. their own
pastor being ill, they called upon the
Baptist pastor, and did not protest
that ne was going too far when he
asked them to join hands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16

Saws, Calks and ali Logging and River Drv-
ing tools Betting, Oils, Cordage, La h Yarns,
Board and Log Rules. Files. Circular Saws,
Pulleys-wood or iron; Shafting. Hangers,
Mill Supplies furnished on short notice.
Wire and Steel Rope, Horse Clothing, Wag-
ons. Buggies, &c. 622
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16

uh"lIIluT " IVdfC tiC tllliu III tic
street and equally unwilling to trust
her to the crowd of people of whom
she seemed so much afraid. He was
on the point of setting out with the
little stray for the nearest police sta
tion, when, suddenly dropping his
hand. she harted away, calling
Mamma !"
In the lady that caught the child
in her arms Mr.. Prime recognized
his daughter Mary, whom he mad
never seen since her marriage.
Dat gentl'n found me, Inamma,"
said Lucy, pointing to Mr.. Prime.
= When Mary Wetson encountered
her fathers look, her face, though
pale and agitated, wore the old, fond
expression.
us that your child, Mary ?" he
asked.
eyes, father"
sstsC C6mes kiss vour grandpapasiasaid
the old gentleman, taking Lucy in
his arms and when he put her down
again a tear had moistened his
cheek.
II am going home with you,
Mary" he added.
ut would make me very happy if
you would" she answered "and I
am sure Clarence will be very glad
to see you"
That evening Mr.. Prime sat an
honored guest at Clarence Weston's
fireside. The abode Was humble, but
neat, and the best apartment in it
Was placed at the service of the un-
expected guest.
When Mary and her husbadd had
learned all, they insisted on Mr..
Primes making his home with them;
and when little Lucy put her chubby
arms about his neck and said, Gran.
pa mustn't go away" that settled it.
One day Mary noticed that her
father, who had been reading the
morning paper, went out hastily,
looking strangely excited. He came
home late, and was unusually silent
and thoughtful the whole eve
ming. For several weeks he went out
daily, and when at home he had little
to say. Mary thought he was brood
ing over his busineis troubles, and
piled every daughterly art to divert
his attention from them.
II think you should have larger
house, Mary" said Mr.. Prime. one
day.
Ppm afraid Clarence couldn't afford
it," Mary answered.
ut will do no harm to look at one"
returned her father.
II will 60 if you wish it." she re,
piled.
Mr.. Prime did wish it, and Mary
put on her bonnet. A walk Of some
distance brought them in front of a
stately mansion.
LET US go in," said Mr.. Prime.
"Why, that is our old home !" ex-
claimed Mary.
"And is ours again." replied her
father. my excellent son-ln-law
thought proper to offer it for sale, and
1 bought it yesterday through an
agent"
Bought it J" exclaimed Mary.
"Why, l thought you had lost every
thing"
80 l had" was the reply "but
l read in the newspaper one morn.
ing an advertisement for the heirs of
one Reginald Prime, whose nearest
relative l turned out to be. The up.
shot is that am the possessor of an
other fortune, which l hope to take
care of better than the first. You and
Clarence must live with me here,
and-well-I shall make a will one
of these days."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16

Devoted to FARMING, STOCK RAISING,
FRUll GROWING, MARKET GARDENING
the DAIRY, the POULTRY YARD, ETC.. etc.
Special attention is paid to FERTILIZEPS
and MANURES. including those ofcommerce
and the farm.
Reports of Representative Farmers Clubs
Irt a notable feature OF its issues.
It's HOME DEPARTMENT is filled with
charming reading and practical suggestions
for the ladies of the farm household.
The most competent, successful and expe-
rienced men and women have charge of the
several departments.
No Farmer in the Atlantic States, from Del
aware to Georgia can AFFORD to be ,CithoW this
cd and reliable adviser and guide on farm
work.
THE AMERICAN FARMFR is published t,Cice
eUeTy month ION the lst and l5th.) IL is beau
TRULY printed on fine white paper, in clear
type Sl.O0a year. To any one sending club
OF five, an extra copy will be sent FREE.
sAM'L SANDS & son, Publishers,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
BLACKSMITHING.

I am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith
ing. Farmers work a speciality. Prices as
low as can be had for first class work. Shop
near Browning House,
DAVID LITTLE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
NOTICE.

down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land OF Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
and six miles from Oakland. The penalty
for cutting down timber in Garrett county
Md. without permission of the owner OF the
land is the same, under the Act of 1880. ch
284, as for feloniouSly stealing goods or chat
tells TO the value ofthe tree or trees'' SO cut
THEOS. B. HORWITZ
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-11-16
COLLECTION OFFICE!

Having opened an office for the collection OF
notes. bills. &c, will collect all bills placed
IN my hands with dispatch. and make prompt
return of all moneys collected Special in
ducementS offered tn parties having property
to rent and the collection of rents. Can be
found at Harne & Tawton's store. Reference
given when required.
ANDREW J. HARNE.
Oakland, May 10th. .iSS5.-ly
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-11-27
Fifteen Bales to the pInn

There is money in farming in
IN Southwest Geor.ia, if it is done
IN accordance with the lost an
proved plans.
The productivenesa of Terrell
county lands has been largely in
creased in the last sever i years,
and this year more acres have pro,
dnped a bale of cotton each than
ever before.
We can cite many instances
where this has been the case, 81. d Il
still greater number where fifteen
bales have been made to the pillow.
Among the many weo have done
this are Mr.. B. T. Melton and Mr..
Eli Jenkins, Mr.. jenkins ran
nine plcws this year and each av
erag'd him fifteen bales webbing
800 pounds e1ch. We also hear
of several coIored farmers WHO have
made fifteen bates to the pillow.
Mr.. Wiley Baldwin has even
surpassed all this by gathering
from a two acre patch in town
tour bales Of cotton.
Farming pays in Terrell.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-11-27
Personal.

Col. G W Warwick is here ats
tending court.
Stenographer Frank Hooper is
attending court
Mr. 7. NJ. Maund, of Sumner,
was here the first of the week.
Mr. John R. Kelly is here from
Florida visiting his father, Mr..
Geo. w, Kelly.
Bob Hogue, an old Dawson
boy, was down from Americas
Sunday TO see friends.
Jim Harper went up to the
Central City SUNDAY, where he
had a regular monkey and par
rot time"
Mr.. D. Kempner Is in the city
fer several days enjoying himself
among his friends, who are num-
erous here.
Kiss. Nellie Harper, one of
Dawsons popular young ladies,
will leave IN a few days for CO.
lumbia, S. e. to attend college.
Prof. NJ. L. Parker came down
from, Macon FIR day and remained
until Sunday. The Professor still
has great fondness for Dawson.
The Honorable C. B. Wootep
is here looking after the interests
of his clients in court. Col. Moot
ems is always warmly coined in
Dawson.
Clever JEFF Davis has been missed
from the streets by his friends sew
eral days, owing to slight spell
of sickness. There is always a
vacancy when jeff is not about.
Mr.. John HERS has ended his
engagement with the popular aud
enterprising dry goods firm of Da.
VS. & Dozier, and is now on the
road selling shoes fOi Il Massachu>
sets louse.
Mr.. w. E. Felts, who was
stricken with paralysis few weeks
since, was able to come to the city
Monday. We learn that he and
his family will leave for Northern
Alabama next weekwhcre they will
in future reside. While here Mr..
Felts made a good and industrious
citizen.