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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
A MERMAID CAUGHT.
A Strange Object Wonderfully HUI
man in Shape and Features.

man in Shape and Features.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 2l.-W.
w. Stanton, mate of the schooner Ad-
die Shaefier, while fishing for bass yes
terday three miles off st. Augustine,
drew his line and found entangled
therein the strangest creature ever
caught in the waters off this coast. It
is about six feet long, pure white, and
scaleless. The head and face are won
derfully human in shape and feature.
The shoulders are well outlined and
much resemble those of woman, and
the breasts are we'll defined and show
considerable development, while the
hips and abdomen continue the human
resemblance. 1t has two fiippers, two
of which are placed at the lower ter
mination of the body, and give one the
impression that nature made an effort
to supply the strange creature with
lower limbs. When it was drawn on
board the schooner it gave utterance to
low, moaning cry like the sobbing OF
a child. The schooner has been
thronged with visitors all day to wit
ness the strange object. Mr.. Stanton
will present the mermaid to the Smith
sonian institution.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Going Home.

"Heimgangi" so the German people
Whisper when they hear the bell
Tolling from some grand old steeple
Deaths familiar tale to tell,
When they hear the organ dirgss
Swelling out from chapel dome,
And the singers chanting service,
"Heimgangi" always going home.
"Heimgangl" quaint and tender saying,
In the grand old Germaa tongue
That hath shaped Melancthon's praying
And the hymns that Luthur sung;
Blessed is our loving Maker,
That where'er our feet shall roam
still we journey toward "tsod's acre.
"Heimgangi" always going home.
"Heimgaugi" we are all so weary;
And thswillows an they wave,
Softly signing in the breezes.
Woo us 10 the tranquil grave;
When the golden pitchers broken.
With It's dregs or with its loan,
And the tender words are spoken,
"Heimgangi" we are going home!
-Latheran Observer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

A few days ago little girl from
Wooster sent to the Governor a PIN
cushion which had been made by a
mission band for the benefit of the
church.. The cushion had been sent to
President Harrison, but the butter
sales of the White House for the past
week had not been large enough to
warranG the extravagant expenditure
of SO cents, and it was returned (at
Government expense) with withering
note of rejection. This action is entire
ly in accordance with the policy of the
man who, in the early part of his term,
in q banquet in New York filed his
pockets with cigars from the table,
Columbus (O). Sunday World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
GREEN MOUNTAIN coy.
HALF FARE TO VARREHSaURG, MO.


The Toledo, St. Louis b Kansas City r. b. will
sell Excursion Tickets at One Firstplass Fare for
the round trip May Goth to the 2Sh inclusive, from
all Ohio Indiana and Illinois Stations on its line,
to Pertle Springs, near Warrensburg, Mo-, on ac-
count OF meeting OF the eIman Baptists. Tickets
good to return until June 25th 1890 Pertle Springs
10 naturally beautiful summer resort, reached via
ST. Louis and Missouri Pac fc railway That line
In connection with the T. st. l.. X. G. r. X forms
the direct route from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
points, to place Of meeting, Purchasers of tickets
via T., st. L. n X. r. r. may avail themselves Of
one fare rates from Pertle Springs to points in
southwest Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Indian
Territory, offered by Missouri Pacific R'y
For further information, call on Agents, or adj
dress, &C. JENKINS, Genl Pass. Agt.,
Aprii 17-im Toledo, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Inaugurated as Acting Governor.

CONCORD, N. H., April o. Hon.
David A. Taggart, President of the
State Senate, was appropriately inau-
gurated as acting Governor to-day by
the Executive Council and will preform
the Gubernatorial duties during the
absence of Gov. Goodell, who Is in
capacitated by sickness. This Is the
first time in the history of the State
since LISA that the President of tine
Senate has been called upon to dis
charge the dutieso of Governor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
A New Disease,

The latest new disease is ''sleepiness. -
It seems that those who have had Sc
vereattack of Russian influenza are liza
BILE to an attack of Ia mona, as it is called
by the country folks of Italy and south
Germany. That conditions of the hui
man subject known as trance are Pc
culiar and not infrequently is matter
of common experience; but the new
trance or lethargy seems to be some-
thing entirely out of the common and
is more psychological than pathology
cal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Insolvency Notice.

.nN the 26th day Of March, In the year 1890, the
clared the estate OF Daniel Galnger, deceased, to
be probably insolvent creditors are, therefore. re-
qured to present their claims against the estate 70
the undersigned for allowance, within six months
entitled TO payment
Dated March a6ih, 1890. ISAAC N. CLICK.
admir- OF the Estate Of Daniel Gallinger, dec q,
april 5 t3W
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

Local pastors might draw lesson
from church quarrel at Norfolk, Va,
where rival M. E. churches are con-
tending for first place. One of the pas.
tors employed a skilled choir leader and
the music he uncorked drew the largest
crowd, until the other church pastor
hired a whole brass band of fifteen pie.
ces and started In to blow the north
end out of the edifice. 1t worked like
the elephant in the circus, VIZ: The
crowd followed IL and the pastor nov
breaches to large audiences and collec
tions.- Mansfield Shield.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

A clear complexion, bright eyes and
firm, solid flesh are few evidences of
its health-giving properties. while
NOT detracting one whit from the moth
er's care, / cannot lay too great stress
on the merits Of Mellin's Food" writes
a father.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. that Vien Cowdrick, as
IN the administrator of Isaac Ingle, has filed q
Anal account Of his administration, which win be
for hearing and settlement May 5th, 1890.
NJ. D0NNRLLY,
Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
MAMBR1No BLACKWooD

Is coal black. foaled July 18th, 1884, 1872 hands
high, sired By Major Wiley, he BY Mambrino PatoheI
nrst dam Carrie Blackwood by Wilson'S Blue Bull
rs, with 81 with record better than SO second dam
by Blackwood record 2:ss at years old by Alexan-
ders Norman sire Of Lulu 2:ibM, dam by Nam
brino Chief, third dam by Bayard by Pilot, Jr dam
by Bay York, second dam by Vermont Blackhawk.
Bayard is the sire Of Emma--record 2:221z, and
Bliss 2:2l and half brother to the dam Of Maud 8,
2:10M, Nutwood 2:18A, Hyas 2:a4h and great
many others. Breeders wishing to get good stock
Will do we'll to see my horses. Service fec $40.
Mares not proving in foal can return next season
providing own the horses. These horses will
days. whom they will stand ct John Hahn's barn, In
Napoleon. GEO. BOWERMAN, Owner.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Probate Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given, that Henry Won Deilen,
In as administrator Of the estate of William
.Tietie, has filed first account of his adminstra-
ton, which will be for hearing and settlement May
III. D0NNELLY,
Probate Ju dge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Harman 8. Kline,
IN administrator Of the estate Of Harman Kline,
has filed third account OF his administration,
which will be for hearing and settlement April 90,
1890. NJ D0NNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
ATLANTIC GENERAL

foaled May and, 1885, bred by G. O. Taylor, OF
Leyisburg Ohio, sired by Atlantic 1908, he by Al
mont half brother to Goldsmith Maid 9:l4, and one
dam Isabella Clay by Kentucky Clay, second dam
by Peck's Idol. he by Mambrino Chief; third dam
the dam Of Lady Thorn 2:iS and Mambrino Patchen.
Alment sire Of Westmont 2:13N, Fanny wither-
Rose 2:2Ox. Puritan 2:2OM, King Almont S;2lN,
with forty Others with records Of 80 or better, by
Alexander AbdaIah, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian by
Tredwell's Abdalah. First dam Sally Anderson by
Mambrno Chief. Atlantic General first dam by
Blazing Star $50. by Henry Clay PAGER, second dam
by John Richards. This 10 horse of high trOtting
blood, and breeders wishing to get size and action
will do well to see my horse. Service fee $500.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that John O. Davis, as
IN administrator Of the estate Of Henry j. Davis,
has fled final account oflhis administration, which
wllbe for hearing and settlement April 28h, 1880.
M. DONNELLY,
Probate Ludpa.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Henry Holterman,
In as Guardian Of John, william, Mary and Min
ME Mingerink, has filed first account of his
Guardianship, which will be for hearing and settle
ment April 29th, 1890.
Nj. DoNELLY, Probate Judge
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

Billy Sheffield, of Deshler, Ohio, is first
class workman. We recommend him to out
readers as an honest man and blacksmith.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Notice of Appointment.

Estate of Larkin Heacock, deceased.
vTNHE undersigned has been appointed and quail
i fed as administrative Of the estate of Larkin
Heacock, late Of Henry County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this Srd day OF April. 1890.
SUSANNA HEAC0CK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

Ladies' clean yonr kid gloveswith the Math
or Glove Cleaner. For sale only by Shoema.
ker Bros. nov 4. 89-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
BLACK PRINCE
AND
GREEN UNTAIN BOY

viii make the season together as follows: Com.
mencing April 14th, 1897, and ending July 1st:
Mondays and Saturdays at home, In Skunk.
Tuesdays at West Hope. Wednesdays Of Mcclure.
Thursdays OF Malinta. Fridaysat Grellton.
TERMS.-Times are hard, consequently these
horses will stand for $500.
Any mare bred and being sound must have q
sound colt or pay. Where parties are not reapon
sible the colts will be held for pay wherever found,
Mares must be returned reguapto the horse.
DESCRIPTION Prince 10 Jet black with oEe
white foot behind and star in the forehead, stands
1871, and weighs between 1i50aud 1860 pounds, is
Of good cheerful disposition, easy managed and is
very sure foal getter.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BOY.
Is bay-no white; stands 1862, weighs 1900
pounds, is round bodied, heavy muscles, high car
rage ana makes gentlemans road horse Hs well -
general purpose horea and is an extra traveller
he being second to none on . twelve hours drive.
PEDJGREE:-Black Prince 10 cross between
Clyde and Blackhawk, running back to London Tom
on the Clyde and to Long Island Black hawk on the
Morgan Green Mountain Boy 10 Morgan through
out running directly back to Old Green Mountain.
Remember, the Morgan horse stands to-day as ever
with few equals and no superiors.
GEORGE SPENCER,
April 1o5t Owner and Groom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Alcoholism and Its Treatment.

DR.. E. Monin recommends for acute alco-
holism, rest in bed and emetics; but, recog-
nizing the occasional difficulty of provoking
vomiting, he advocates also the employment
of tea, coffee and acetate of ammonia. He
believes that enemata of coffee, combined
with friction and massage. have frequently
averted conditions of collapse which might
otherwise have proved fatal. The difficulty
of dealing with chronic alcoholism is to be
met. according to DIR. Monin, by nutrition,
milk diet and open air, with quinine and
tonics. As to the effect of alcohol on the
function of the stomach in healthy per-
sons, DR.. Blumenau says that in the
beginning OF the digestive process the func-
tional activity OF the gastric juice, the gen.
eral acidity, as we'll as the amount OF hydro
chloric acid and the corresponding digestive
power of the juice are diminished. and in
people who are not used to alcohol this de-
crease is even more distinct. During the
first three hours or a little less, after its con-
sumption, the digestion is slower, but after
that 1t becomes much quicker, to compen-
safe. as it were, for the previous loss of time.
The motor power OF the stomach and its
capacity for absorption are diminished in
direct proportion to the strength of the
alcoholic solution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Fut re of Electric Railways.

Captain Griffin, in an address before the
Franklin Institute, says: 1t is only mat
ter of time, and that a short time, when
electrical propulsion will replace the horses
on the majority OF our street railways. 1t
is also matter Of time, somewhat longer
time, perhaps, when it will be the propelling
power on all our elevated roads, for the ele-
waited road possesses ideal conditions for the
application of electricity. 1t is within the
bounds of possibility that our steam roads
will be run with electricity, and this power
offers many advantages for the suburban
traffic in the vicinity of the large cities.
The possible utilization of hitherto neglected
water powers will be one of the factors in
determining the extension of electrical pro-
pulsion in this direction. The New York
elevated roads are anIiously seeking solu-
tion to the problem of how to enlarge their
carrying capacity without rebuilding or
materially altering their superstructures.
Electricity offers the best solution. Equip
each car with motors. Flexible electrical
connections can easily be made from car to
car and the whole train controlled by the
driver on the front platform OF the leading
car. 1t seems to be the ideal system and is
bound to be adopted in the near future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Thren d If Gold.

The base of the 'gold thread" Of commerce
is silver, which is brought from the Bank Of
England weighing about 1000 ounces.
Gold leaf is carefully Incorporated with the
silver by hammering,. and afterwards the
whole is subjected to charcoal fire. The
bar is now ready for conversion into wire.
This is accomplished by drawing it from 100
to $50 times through ever-diminishing holes
in steel plates. and, finally, when the capa-
bilities of this metal have been exhausted,
through apertures In diamonds, rubies or
must now be passed through the steel
rollers of one of Herr Krupp's little "fat-
ting mills" This brings us 10 the final
process-the spinning of the fattened wire
round silk. to form the golden thread of
commerce. These spinning machines are
worked by water, although two steam en-
gines are to be found in the factory; for
water power is considered to be more regu-
lar and even in its action.
There is small demand for the round
wire for the adornment of epaulets, etc.,
but the bulk of the manufactured article
finds its way in the shape of silky gold
thread to India and the far East generally,
where it is converted by skilled native labor
into those gorgeous cloths and tissues in
which the heart of the Oriental delights. 1t
is asserted that every ounce of the bars, each
containing only per cent of gold. will run
to the length of 900 to 300 yards, and the
amazing figure of 5000 yards is on record.
This latter thread would be finer than human
hair, but even then the extreme limit is not
yet reached.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Ball Lightning.

A recent communication to the Academy
of Madrid instances case of globular elec-
tricity which is interesting. In a town in
the northwestern part of Spain, at 9 o'clock
one evening, there suddenly appeared, with
out the slightest sign or warning. for the
heavens were clear, and the air was quiet,
ball of fire as large as an orange. 1t fell
directly upon an electric light wire, which
it slowly followed into the station where the
dynamo was in motion. First it firted with
the armature OF an interrupter, then it struck
the moving dynamo, and twice jumped back
and forth between the conductors and the
dynamo. Then, as if having accomplished
its mission, it jumped on the ground, burst
into innumerable fragments with loud e1-
plosion, leaving no trace Of its presence.
The late Castor Plante, who is best known
from his inventions of secondary batteries,
made study of globe electricity, and went
so tar as to produce it experimentally in his
laboratory
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
New OIL Spreadcr for Stormy Seas.

A difficulty experienced in the use of oil
in storm at sea is that when spread on the
surface the wind blows 1t TO Ieeward and
the effect is lost. This difficulty is now
overcome by q new device consisting of a
mortar and bomb. The latter is nearly
globular she'll OF cast iron, filled with oil.
On the sice toward the muzzle as it lies in
the mortar is an aperture closed by hinged
cover, fitting tightly and fastened with q
sort of latch. The latch is SO constructed
that when the mortar is discharged the
pressure of the air releases it. But the
aperture in the shell is not opened until it
strikes the water and sinks beneath the sur
face. The shell is so weighted that as it
sinks the aperture is uppermost, and the
cover is lifted by the pressure Of the oil
upon it. Thus the oil is released we'll be-
meath the surface. and rises through the
waves. producing the most effectual results.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
EVERY DAY SCIENCE.
There Is a Particular Calling Best
Suited to Each Person.
MANUFACTURE OF GOLD THREAD.
A Little Appliancet to Make Baseball Pitchers
hore Puzzling.
FUTURE OF ELECTRIC PROPULSION
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH.

WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH.1
The question whether there is in man a
combination of faculties which qualities him
for certain kind of activity, and for no
other, forms the subject OF recent paper.
The Germans are apt to answer this question
afirmatively. They maintain that every
one is particularly we'll equipped by nature
for one kind of activity, but that it is diff
cult to discover for which one, and that
many persons fail in discovering it, choosing
field of occupation for which nature has
not intended them. In truth, the fact that
many pursue calling in which they are
not successful, is to a certain extent sup
port of the argument. In America, how
ever, we are apt to answer the question in
the negative, and just as emphatically. The
American will grant only in rare cases that
man may have natural calling. Gener-
ally it is asserted that every one has the
calling to earn his Livelihood; and as to the
different kind of human activity, our rever-
ence for the selt-m ade man prompts us to
believe that every one is capable of doing
anything, provided he takes hold Of it with
good will.
The fact remains, however, that no two
men can be exactly alike in faculties, quail
fcations, tendencies and accomplishments,
so as to feel at any time, and under all cir
cumstances, exactly the same impulse for
action. Every one will move in different
direction from that of other men. Evi-
IDENTIFY then the peculiar mixture of which
every individual consists tends toward con-
frming the belief that every one has a call
ing; that is, every person must be specially
we'll fitted for one kind of work, and for no
other as we'll. The moral to be drawn from
the argument is that all the talents that
manifest themselves in the child should be
developed harmoniously, and the choice of
the occupation or calling be left to the devel-
oped and ripe judgment of the youth. Give
every one the greatest possible freedom for
changing his profession or occupation, if he
comes to the conclusion that he missed it in
his first choice. A human being who has
had the chance and manifold opportunities
for testing his natural gifts and is permit
ted to exert himself in many directions, will
certainly find his natural calling and
achieve success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Experience In the South.

The experience of Mr.. R. D. Whitley, an
influential and prominent citizen OF Martin
dale, n. c., will no doubt be perused with
interest by people in all parts of the
country. For years he has been subject to
violent attacks o. infammatory rheumatism; !;
on the first of February he had an attack
which settled in one of his knees, and caused
almost unbearable pain for two days. He
obtained a bottle of Chamberlain Pain
Balm from w. M. Houston & Co., mer-
chants at Mecklinburg City, N. C. He
writes that it gave almost immediate relief,
and gives Chsmberlain's Pain Balm the
highest praise, and advises all persons
troubled with like Affections to use it and
get relief. III ty cents per bottle.
For sale by E. G. Stucky, 17O1 and 24O1
Penn ave.; e. G. Stucky s. Co., cor. wylie
ave. and Fulton St; Markell Bros, cor.
Penn and Faulkston aves.; Theo. E. Ihrig,
361O Filth ave.; Carl Hartwig, 4O16 Butler
St; John C. Smith, cor. Penn ave. and
Main ST.; Jas. L. Mcconnell & Co., 455
Fifth ave-, Pittsburg; and in Allegheny by
E. E. Heck, 72 and 1914 Federal St; Thos.
R. Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble ayes.;
F. H. Eggers. 172 Ohio st., and f. II.
Eggers & Son, 199 Ohio st. and IL Smith
field st. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Chsap Flash Lamp for Photography,

Take an ordinary clay pipe, a wad of ab-
sorbent cotton and a piece of string. Wrap
the cotton around the outside of the bowl
and tie it with the string. Take a piece of
bulb rubber eubing and draw it over the
stem so that you can place the tube in your
mouth and blow through the pipe. Next
weigh out the amount of magnesium you
want for your flash, then place it in the bowl
OF the pipe Take some alcohol and satu-
rate the absorbent cotton. When you have
focused your subject, and decided where to
have your light, ignite the alcohol. The
flame will stand up six inches over the bowl
of the pipe. Blow through the pipe stem,
and your exposure is made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-20
Cifeup Search Light.

An improved search light is being intro
duced, which has the additional recommen-
dation of cheapness. The search light
hitherto used on American warships is a
very heavy apparatus, made in France,
weighing abou: 1000 pounds, and costing
about $40, 900. The new search light weighs
only about 13O pounds, is of about 1000
candle power, and costs $3.50. One man can
easily handle it, and the light is concen-
trated in parallel rays, instead of being
diffused over a wide area, as in those previ-
ously used. At the distance of half mile,
on clear nights, buoys can be plainly seen,
and every rope in the rigging of ship. 1t
is claimed that the light will penetrate the
thickest fog sufficiently to prevent colli-
sions. An interesting experiment was made
by turning the beam vertically, when a col
umD of light three-auarters of mile high
was produced, visible on dark, clear nights
many miles away, and said to be visible in
the thickest fog at the distance of one-eighth
of a mile.