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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
Bit at the Golden Bait.

Farmer Clark Adams, who lives near
Covington, Allen comfy, was worked
by bunko men to the tune of $4,000 by
the gold brick scheme. A fellow giving
his name as David Watson asked Ad-
AIMS if he had not gone to Arizona
number of years ago taking with him a
young boy. On being answered in the
negative the fellow stated that he was
the young boy who had been taken to
Arizona by man named Clark Adams,
who afterwards returned to the States,
leaving him alone and to care for him.
self in the West. Since then Watson
says that he had never heard of Adams,
and being in CovingtOn and hearing
Adams spoken of he looked him up in
the hope of finding his old friend.
Watson incidentally mentioned the
fact that he had liked his old benefac-
tor, Clark Adams, very much, for he
had been very kind to him when he
was an orphan child. He further stat
ed as the reason he desired to find Ad-
ans that he was half owner of a very
rich gold mine in the Rocky Noun
tains and he was able to repay Adams.
He further stated that he had no edu-
cation and was unable to manage his
own affairs to the best advantage, and
that the old benefactor of his childhood
days would be the very man to take
charge of the business. His partner in
the ownership of the mine was an In
dian, who had accompanied him east
in the search for his former friend, Mr..
Adams. He also had an uncle and aunt
whom he had supposed to be living in
western Ohio. The uncle he had learned
was dead, but the aunt was still living
near Union City. The Indian and he
had buried some gold bricks that they
had with them, on her farm, and the
Indian was staying there to guard them
while he was searching for the man
with whom he had gone West.
| All this seemed very plausible to MIR.
Adams and he finally consented to go
to Union City to examine the gold spec
| linens. Accompanied by Watson he
did so and was taken to the spot. The
Indian was there on guard and the
bricks were unearthed. Watson pro-
posed taking them to town and having
them tested. This was done, and arriv-
ing at the hotel, it was not long until
Watson discovered the name Of "Jos-
eph G. Cook, U. s. Assayist," on the
register. Here was the very man to
make the test and he was asked to do SO.
He very kindly consented. Cook pro-
noNnced the gold pure. Watson had
now, by his pathetic stories of his "old
friend" and the various visible proofs
of his veracity, entirely secured the
confidence of Mr.. Adams, and this con-
fidence was soon put to test, for at
this juncture Watson reported to Ad-
ANS that the Indian had kicked clear
out of the traces. He was tired of hunt
ing for dead people and longed for the
sight of his loved mountains again. He
wanted Watson to pay him over his
share in the mine and let him go back
to Arizona. Watson had no money and
persuaded Adams to 60 to bank and
borrow $4,000, which he did at the Citi-
zens' National Bank. Adams gave
Watson the money to pay to the Indian
and since then nothing has been seen
Of either of them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13


The annualreport of General McCook,
the secretary of the United States Sen
ate, furnishes lot Of interesting in
formation. This year it tells how much
it costs to inaugurate President.
Officially the incoming President Is
in the hands of the Senate about two
hours. A senate committee drives up
to his hotel, escorts him to the senate
chamber, administers the oath, listens
to his inaugural address on big plat
form, and drives him to his new home
at the White House. That's all. But
it costs the United States government
Just $2,520.50 to do even that little.
And the sun was not shining that day
either. 's''t
= The grand stand at the east front of
the capitol cost $467; five carpenters at
So q, day, one at $3.50, two at 81, two la
borers at $1.75 and four at $1.50 were
employed for varying periods from Feb
ruary IS to March 8, to erectand tear
down the structure. 1t took thirty-two
extra policemen to watch thisstand for
three days at SO a. day. Then 1t was
discovered that these thirty-two were
not enough, so two more were added.
Total $500, even money to watch the
stand and the people on 1t.
Mr.. George Breitbarth got 1926. 30 for
two thousand hard wooden chairs
which he furnished the government.
Mr.. Breitbarth generously threw in the
hauling of the chairs. = ~.
The lumber Of the grand stand cost
$464.52. Incidentally, 1t took 92,029
feet oflumber to build that stand, be-
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ginia pine, and other fragmentary ir-
cidentals. ...... .... -, ....,.g -..r.
The dIaping Of the stand was very
beautiful, aud the man who did 1t was
an artist. II required 162 yards Of bunt-
ing and two gross Of draping butts. It
cost only 1875. The nails, bolts, tacks,
etc., cost $3.50. ..- ... .-.....g. f...-.
Every one remembers the remarka-
bly, beautiful cards Of admission and
programs Of the occasion. They cost
enough to be beautiful. The Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing charged the
senate $2O6.33 for engraving the plate Of
the admission cards, S67.85 for prepar-
ing the cards, ST for engraving the
cards Of the order of procession, total
$403.73. Then Mr.. H. Baumgarten
stepped In and got SIS for an autograph
stamp and fifty cents for a bottle Of ink.
Besides Mr.. Breitbarth's two thous-
and chairs, there were 600 high-toned
folding chairs at fifteen cents. Despite
the $500 worth Of special policemen,
Of the chairs, because they were not re-
turned. Six more were broken and
'partectly useless.' Extra charges $3.50.
Total for high-toned chairs, $3.50.
But Of all the people who thus incl
dentalty assisted the senate in inaugur-
ating the President, none seem to have
risen so thoroughly up to full dignity
of the occasion as the able Washington
Nailor, who runs livery stable. 1t was
a great day for Washington. For the
two four-horse carriages that appeared
in the parade Mr.. Washington Nailor
charged his native country $l50. Then
there were two more carriages at $50
each; and one little, "low-downn car
riage at $5i a coupe for So. Total, $218.
There are some other little incident
ais. running up the entire bill to 2,520.-
55. No wonder we pay our President
$4,000 a year to stay In the White
House, when it costs g $500 to get him
into it after he comes to town. ,..
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Col. Taylor Called at Last.
TNcw York 6uu.1


When the first weekly in Washing
ton Territory was established the editor,
who was an Ohio printer, made break
in the first issue to establish his repu-
tation as dangerous man to fool with.
He was surrounded by a rough crowd,
and he realized that the proper thing to
do was to put himself in shape to be
sized up according to Hoyle. To effect
this he led off with an article abusive
of Col. Taylor. The Colonel was an
imaginary individual, and it was there
fore safe to call him liar and coward,
and to declare that If he ever appeared
in town he would be horsewhipped up
and down the streets. Every issue for
two months contained hit at Col. Tay-
lor, and he was scored so vigorously,
and the editor seemed so anxious for
some sort of shooting match with him,
that 1.-THE boys" treated him with that
Difference always accorded to fearless
man.
When anybody inquired who the
Colonel was he was informed that he
was desperate of the worst type, and
that he had solemnly sworn to have the
editors life. He was never exactly To-
Gated or identified, but was always dar-
ed to come in like a man and have it
out.
One day, just after an issue in which
Col. Taylor was stigmatized as white
livered cyote, and defied to duel
with bowie knives in q dark room, a
stranger came slouching into the Office,
looked about him for while with curl
osity, and then said 10 the editor:
"Well, I'm here"
"Yes, see, but what for?"
"I'm Col. Taylor?"
"No!n
Him and nobody else. You've been
lighting into me like wildcats for long
time past, and haven't been saying a
word. I've got tired of it, however, and
now it's got to stopW
my dear sir, the Col. Taylor men,
| toned in" A.
"Pull yer gun!" interrupted the Col
onel, as he pulled his.
"But, sir, beg to assure you that"
''Git down on yer knees!"
The editor slid off his chair, his face
as pale as death and his hair on end.
''Now eat that!" ...-
The Colonel took from his pocket q
lump Oh ciay anu COSSeu IL on Tue uoOT
and he stood there with leveled pisto
until the last crumb of it was devoured
Then he put up his weapon and turned
to go, saying:
Next time you open on me I'll come
in with whole bag full of it, and ]
may conclude to drive the last of it ir
with = bullet! Go fur the rest of 'em al
you want to, but when you strike tht
name of Col. Taylor, handle it with
care!p
And inside of week the affair leak
ed out, and so many men came up tt
lick the editor, and 90 many did 'licl
him, that he jumped the plant ont
night and was never heard of again.
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To the Public!

The undersigned desire thank the public for the liberal
patronage they have given during the past three months and
notwithstanding the extremely low prices have been selling
goods at from until Feb 15th will sell you goods
lower than they have been offered and during that time
intend to make the low prices do principle advertising To
advertise prices useless Come and the goods and pr
We will take great pleasure in showing you through
stock We have the goods and sell you Thousands Of Dol
lars worth of frsta goods fair living profit very much
less than other merchants them You may wonder why
hold such inducements We do not going to
Napoleon going out of business but do say that
there will be change FIRM and desire to reduce
STOCK to the lowest possible point by Feb 18th, 1890
Respectfully, ..
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Gentle Victory.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. H.
The official returns from every precinct
in the city but one, received late last
night, gave George M. Scott (Gentile)
for Mayor, 1910 votes, against 832 cast
for Spencer Clewson (Mormon). Re
turns from the missing precinct will
probably increase Scott's majority to
$50. ..
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

I'VE have had a sad loss at our house,
remarked Binks this morning to Chris
tie. "Why, what's, wrong?" inquired
Christie. sympathetically. My mother
in-law died last night and the tears
came to his eyes. 'Pshaw,' said Christy,
in a tone of relief, "that is nothing
"Ah, but my dear fellow, you forget
that she had a 81 200 pension and we
lived with her" ."-Washington Star.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

s. Caples, wealthy farmer near New
Philadelphia, thinking he was going
to die, called his children to his bedside
and divided $50, GOO between them. He
got well and wanted his money back.
They refused and now he has sued for
the recovery of the property on the
ground that Whenit was divided he was
incompetent to transact business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
Vick's Garden and Field Seeds.

For the first time an agency for the sale of
Vick's garden and field seeds has been estab-
lished in Napoleon, Mrs. R. B. Shasteen
being given the agency. Vick's seeds have a
worldwide reputation, and are by far the
best in the market. His seeds are all fresh,
no old seeds palmed of for new. Mrs. Shas-
teen will have general assortment of these
seeds, which can be procured of her just as
cheap as they can be had from the house di-
rect. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
THE NORTHWEST
New Advertisements.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is free from
all trace of Verdigris or other impurity. Be-
ing rich and nutritious it builds up the fee
BILE and the consumptive. Sold by 8. o.
Rakestraw, Napolson. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
Free All,

Everybody isinvitedto Gallon @. M Fisk,
theJewelerin Leist's drug store, and have
their ieweHry cleaneu and repolished the
same as when new, free of charge. Fine
watch work and hard soldering speciality.
All work warranted and perfect satisfac-
tion guarsnteedo or money refunded:
tf C.M FISK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

At u meeting of the New York Sooie-
ty of Medical Jurisprudence an attempt
was made to defeat the election of Gro
yer Cleveland to honorary membership.
He was, however finally elected, two
dissenting votes being recorded.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
Veal Calves Wanted .

We want 1000 veal calves, 4 to II weeks
old, for whichwe will pay the highest market
rice. We will buy. them either by weight or
pei head. If you have good calf don't sell
1t till you see us, as we will give Toledo prices
for good stock at any time.
If PoHLMAN Bros.
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Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the univer-
sal acceptance and approval of the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, as the
most excellent laxative known, illustrate the
valueof the qualities on which it's success is
based and are abundantly gratifying to the
California Fig Syrup Company. Inn
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Ask Tor North Carolina Pine Tar Remedy
for coughs, colds and consumption; posi-
tive cure. For sale by Saur & Balsley. McIn-
tyre & Kinafic, mfrs, Fostoria o. 4t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

W. ]. Pierrepont, dentist, Bitter block
Gold crown and bridgework. Pricesasreas-
enable as consistent for good reliable opera
tons. Teeth extracted withoutpain. Noex
ira charge, tt =
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

English SPAWN Liniment removes all hard,
soft or calloused Jumps and blemishes from
horses. Blood SPAWN, curbs, splints, sweeney,
ring-bone, stiles sprains, throats, coughs,
etc. Save $50 by use Of one bottle. War
ranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever
known. Sold by D. j. Humphrey. Napo-
leon, Ohio. nov 39-S9-lyr
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Dress Making.

Mrs. A. E. Mann, over stockman's grocery,
has just received her new Paris Fashions of
all the magnificent styles. Ladies, please
call and see them. Dresses made to order
and warranted to ft. tt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health. ID.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is worthy
your confidence. 1t is peculiar in that it
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
it eradicates disease. Give it trial
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists
Prepared by G. I. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Prof. Loisette's System is creating greater
interest than ever in all parts of the country,
and persons wishing to improve their memory
should send for his prospectus free as adyer-
tised in another column. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Money for sale-loans at 0 to per
cent, according to amount and Sc
curity. Campbell q VanCampen.
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Lnmns Of all Kinds.

A large and fine stock of lamps, hanging,
stand, bracket, etc., can be found at Brad
ley's. The best stock in town and at prices
never heard of before. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Try "Tiger Coffee" and you will use no
other, for sale in the following groceries:
Bradley's, Fisk & Co.'S, Shasteen's, Gear
hart's and Hoffman's. II
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Money to Loan at @ and z percent
M. KNUPP, Napoleon, O.

For fine iewelry call on Voigt & Hillabold,
in Holgats. They have fine goods and sell
them cheap. Repairing of all kinds done on
short notice. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

The first pickings of new crop of Teas
inst received at Bradley's. For quality and
flavor these teas cannot be beat, and the
nrica Ia guaranteed. It
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
For Sale.

Singer Sewing Machine-used only short
time; good as new. win sell at bargain.
Enquire at this Office. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

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, 1890-02-13

Catarrh originates in scrofulous taint.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the blood,
and thus permanently cures catarrh.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13
Farmers. Farmers. Farmers:

Look to your interest and examine the new
Mccormick; lightest running all steel bin
der, in the world, at Il. @. Grosohners.
feb 6.Hk
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

VIM. F. Binzley, Dentist.
Rooms over Humphreys Drug Store. Il
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For Sale.

Three pair of new bob -sleds. Enquire at
the shoe store of NJ. Reiser. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Pure and reliable drugs can be had Of F.
H. Voigt in Holgate. Prescriptions careful
ly compounded. tt
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Buy your boots and shoes at first cost at the
1888 boot and store, 333." tt
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick. We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had children. she gave them castoriA.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

L,R.siford's City Tonsorial Parlors,
Bitter Block.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-13

Our floors are full, our store
room is full, a car load
at the depot, and
the factories

ARE STILL SHIPPING.
They consist Of Parlor Suits,
Bed Room Suits, in English
Tapestry, Brocade, Pushes,
and in all grades and prices.
Lounges, Bureaus, Extension
and all other Tables, Easy
Chairs, and all other kind Of
Furniture, Baby Carriages
in great variety. If you are
going to need anything in
our line it will pay you to
buy now. Come in and look
over our stock. Goods de-
livered to any part Of Henry
county FREE-
WILLIAM TIETJENS
SUCCESSOR TO
HENRY HOLTERMAN
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-05-09
minutes ;

In response to the announcement climb
ed narrow stairway to an upper ROOM
For an instant the Presence within dom
mated everything. beheld nothing save
the man with the leonine head, seated In a
great easy chair and rendering n .e courteous
welcome. lwent directly to one object of
my mission and told him that IN admirer
was anxious to furnish him easy employ
ment of a congeniul nature The fine pink
skin flushed, the eloquent gray-blue eyes
lost a little of their luster
'Tell Mr.. -,' he s,id, that Walt
Whitman thanks him These are al! bad
days now, but when they are only half bnd
l like to scribble yet. This offer means''-
pause-sit means that shall be glad tcs
do the work if I can"
Was there not another meaning, also, to
that broken sentcnce9 / thought so us
looked ut the great table piled high with
books and papers, at the hard bed and un.
inviting lounge, at the windows through
which no waving tree or noddiuz flower
smiled welcome to their life long friend ut
the man himself, royal and self respecting,
diamond set in dross, but shining with
greater brilliance because of the mean sur
roundings.
We talked Of "Leaves of Grass, !" the book
which secured Whitman's discharge from
the interior department by Secretary Har-
Ian and gained him the friendship of Ten
nyson, and of the days when its author
nursed the soldier boys. II never married."
) he said, for in place Of a bride nature gave
me sufferers to care for and scenes to clothe
with poetry. Here" lie continued, chang
ing the subject, lis my message to the
young authors: Employ not evil for its own
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-05-09
ONE KIND Of WOMAN's WORK.
How Ypnng Women Are Examined 70
Places In Retail Music Stures

How Young Women Arc Examined for
Places In Retail Music Stores.
An agreeable and much sought after occu-
patton fpr women is TINT of clerk in a
music store. The hours are no longer than
in the majority Of stores, the duties nrc less
eNactiug, there is Il chance to sit down in idle
moments and the pay is from $40 to Slo u
week. With all these advantages 1t is no
wonder that the owners Of music stores are
overrun with applicants Nevertheless it is
said to be 10 easy task To secure competcut
clerk, although The knowledge Of music re-
qured is not very extensive.
The clerk must not only he Il good sales
woman, but she is expected to be ube to play
off hand every piece of music kept on the
shelves, This is not 50 difficult as would ap-
pear, for those who purchase classical music
are always good musicians, and know the
character of the piece they ure ordering.
Only the dabblers in music insist OH having
piece tried for them before they purchase,
and these amateurs seldom affect anything
more pretentioNs than a popular song on
dance composition.
Every music dealer has Il plan Of his own
to test the ability Of an applicant; said Il
well known music nan, 'tbut l haven't vet
found one that is entirely trustworthy Often
when think that have secured treasure
In clerk, iinl have been mistaken, and
much Of my time is taken up in trying up
picants The plan generally adopted is to
make the test with Il catrt piece Of music.
For long time luasle sis1 Of MI old over
ture, In the execution Of which it was naces-
sary TO cross The hands. This was more
effective than You would imagine, for nn ap.
plicant, rendered nervous from the knowl-
edge that I WIS watching her every move
ment, would become ratified the moment she
reached the critical measure if sllo were not
good reader. But after using this piece
for some time i: became worn out in the SER
vice.
"One day gave young woman Il trial.
She got along all right until it was necessary
for her to cross her hands, and then she made
as bad botch OF it It's could be imagined
She went out seemingly much panied at her
failure. A week later tried another. SHE
dashed the pieca off like Il professional, and
hired her on the spot Before the day was
over l found that she was utterly incompe-
tent Questioned her and learned thai she
was tho sister of the other young woman.
1t was prearrangcd little scheme. The first
came to find out what piece was used for
testing purposes, while the other, after prac-
ticing it until she was project, was to secure
the place. But didn't get caught that way
ain."-Now York Evening Sun.