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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Atr.lln. Che, s,nr-

A large sized cat, long the pet Of the
branch custom house at Castle Garden,
disappeared some time ago. "Charlotts"
was her name, and she returned after
an absence Of several days, but she didn't
seem herself. She was not sociable, and
when the inspectors tried to approach
her she bit at them and glared. Rounds
man Martin Conlin, Of the Garden squad,
was sent for to end her once happy ex-
istence. Before he arrived Charlotte
darted out Of the Office, ran madly to the
dock and leaped overheard. She never
came to the surface. She was mourned
for few days and then forgotten.
A few weeks later several of the in
spectors were seated on the stringpiece,
close by their Office, when they were
startled by cats cry coming from be-
meath them.
They waited until low water, when
they searched under the pier, but could
find no cat. They gave up the search,
but no sooner had they returned to the
Office than the cry was repeated. From
that day the cry has been kept up at in
tervals of half an hour. Persons whose
business called them to the dock were
annoyed by it. At last heroic measures
were determined upon, and the whole
end Of the pier was torn out and several
Of the men made search. While they
were looking the cries continued, but no
cat was seen. Every place where cat
might be was searched without avail.
The boards were put in their places
again, but the cries still continue at
regular intervals. The custom house
men are of the opinion that it is the
ghost of the unfortunate Charlotte that
is haunting the place.-New York Star.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Thirteen Tlmes locked up.

An incorrigible gourmand has for the
thirtieth time been before the correc-
tional tribunal of Paris for swiAdling res
taurateurs out of dinners. Our Paris
correspondent says that he has been thir-
teen times locked up in asylums as a
kleptomaniac, and as often escaped.
His last offense was ordering a copious
dinner at a cafe, and when he had dis
patched it asserting that he had not q
farthing in the world. Aweek previously
the cost of dinner which he ate at the
Maison dor and could not pay for came
to fifty-three francs. Some years ago he
squandered fortune Of 81 400 a year.
According to DR.. Motol, who was asked
to examine him, he is a hopeless case,
wholly deficient in moral sense, and dan
gerous. He has, however, a genius for
getting away from asylums. The pris-
oIer was remanded. A letter was found
on him to the Due d Orleans, hailing him
as fellow trencherman, who knew how
to do honor to the skill of the French
chef. f.-London News.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Romano. OF /. Diamond.

A very curious case has been exercis-
ing the authorities at the Cape. In nc
coc5sace with the law which regards as
stolen every diamond which man sells
or has in his possession, unless its origin
and pedigree are registered at the detec-
tive department, man brought up for
registration the other day large dia-
mond. worth some thousands of pounds.
which had. he alleged, been given to
him long ago by his sweetheart. His
story was that a certain lady, still
living, and now the wife of another
man, had found the stone and sent it to
him some fifteen or twenty years ago.
inclosed along with feather in letter.
begging him to accept it as keepsake.
The faithful lover had kept it all this
time. he said, but now. being hard up,
wished to sell it. Ke demanded, accord
ingly, that the detective department
should supply him with permit. The
detective communicated with the lady.
She, however. being q married woman,
seemed in no way anxious to have fool
ish romance of her callow youth revived,
and professed to have no memory of any
such transaction. Thereupon tho mother
of the claimant rummaged about and dis
covered the original autograph letter.
feather and all.
There it lies at the detective office-a
faded relic of sentiment Of long ago.
1t is composition pervaded by as little
wisdom as is usual in such things; but
accident has attached to it value more
substantial than any, perhaps, which the
recipient putuponit "when we two parted
in silence and tears" The latest news is
that the authorities believe the story, that
the genuineness of the whole affair is in
fair way to be established, and that the
happy owner will soon be enriched by the
proceeds of the diamond which has had
sostrange history. Cape Colony Letter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Big Sale in Stamps.

The receipts from the sale of stamps ut
the Brooklyn postofice for the month of
April. 1890, amounted to $64,279. 80, be-
ing an increase of $S. .9S6.04, or 16 IA per
cent, over the corresponding month Of
1889; an increase of $S,49O.05, or 1921
per cent, over the corresponding month
of 1888; an increase Of $17, 1853. 10, or 49,
per cent, over the corresponding month
of 1887; an increase Of $S8, ,426.97, or 79. 9.20
per cent, over the corresponding month
of 1886; an increase Of $50, s,SO6.81, or 1O1
per cent, over the corresponding month.
Of 1885; an increase Of $33, ,74S. 80, or 110
per cent, over the corresponding month
of 18S4.-New York World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A YoSar. N . sm.ll crnft.

A london paper of April says: A
good deal of excitement was exhibited
along the Thames, on Wednesday morn
ing, by the arrival ct MillwaIl of Capt.
Sundsvall, a Norwegian sailor, who had
succeeded in crossing the North sea in a
small boat. The little craft, which is
named the "Vigten,T > is only is feet from
stem to stern, with 4 feet breadth of
beam. 1t is covered in with a kind of
decking to prevent swamping by heavy
seas, and it carries but one small sail.
Capt. Sundsvall commenced his adven-
turous voyage nearly three weeks ago,
starting from Christiania with the inten-
tion of proceeding to Edinburgh. All
went well for time, but being driven
somewhat out of his course by contrary
winds, he decided to attempt the jour
ney to London. although such a voyage
in 80 small craft was attended by con-
siderable danger, particularly as the cap
tain had no one to assist him in the
management Of the boat.
He made fair progress, however, until
he was for some days again disturbed by
unfavorable weather and was driven
very much out of his course. Capt.
Sundsyall also began to run short of
provisions, and suffered from fatigue,
having to keep sharp lookout at night,
and getting only occasional snatches of
sleep during the day. He fell in with
the steamship Assem-, bound for Rotter-
dam, the crew Of which endeavored to
dissuade him from his hazardous enter
prise and invited him to come on board.
The adventurous seaman, however, ex-
pressed his intention to continue the
journey, and having obtained a supply of
provisions proceeded to London. safely
reaching the Thames
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Deadly Duel on Running Horses.

Andrew Foster and Will Jarnagin,
two young farmers who resided at Gum,
west of Dallas, Tex, have had an en-
counter. The former is fatally wounded
and the latter is dead. Several months
ago Foster assisted the lover of Jarnagin's
sister to elope with her. The young men
have been enemies since. Returning
from ameeting, they met in a highway.
Jarnagin drew his pistol and almost at
the same time Foster was ready. They
fred simultaneously, Each shot took eff
feet, ball entering Fosters right cheek
and lodging on the inside of the skin on
the left temple, while one pierced Jarna-
gin through just above the heart. They
were both on horseback and their horses
ran with them in the same direction.
They continued firing until Jarnagin
emrtied his pistol and Foster had shot
three times. Jarnagin dropped from his
horse at the end of 100 yards and died in
few minutes. Foster was taken to a
neighbor's house. Foster is 10 years of
age and Jarnagin was 26-St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Glass Railroads.

Attention has been called to one of the
greatest novelties in the construction of
street railroads. Glass sleepers, intro
duced by Mr.. Lindsay Bucldl and Mr.. w.
Siemen, of Dresden. have been tried with
such satisfaction that it is now proposed
to make broad. longitudinal sleepers
Of glass, having groove in the upper sur
face, and SO combining in themselves the
functions of both sleepers and rails This
would do away with the necessity for
separate iron rails, with their fastenings
and other complications. In a paper by
DR.. Schott it is shown that by properly
tempcring glass with oil this very brittle
substance "can be made, mass for mass.
stronger than steel. and practically un-
breakable." This being the fact, may we
not soon expect to see railroads using
large quantities of this plentiful sub
stance for rails and for other purposes for
which iron is now used?-St. Louis Re
public. ...
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
M. de Les,eps, Interestlnr Fam,,v

NJ. and Nine. de Lesseps held a recep-
ton few evenings ago, where the chief
attraction was the presence Of all the old
mans children, the two by his first mar
riage and the eleven by his second. His
eldest "boy" is about IS years of age and
his youngest child, a daughter, Gisele, is
4 years old. The age Of the eldest of the
eleven children is 81. Comte de Lesseps
himself is now in his eighty-fifth year;
he is rapidly breaking up-or down-but
still retains good flow Of animation for
a gentleman never at any time mercurial
They say the failure of the Panama canal
has never affected him; he believes that
his scheme is being victimized by con-
spiracy.-Paris, Letter in Chicago Jour
nal,
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waiting = Long Tina for Dam.....


Charles Ciriack, OF De,l.ian. 30 wears
old, has been paid 5000. the anionnl
awarded him in his suit against tn. Mr.
chants Woolen mills, of De,.hau, f1r
damages for the loss Of his right ar,n in
the machinery Of the mill. As the in-
jury occurred eighteen y4rs a"a the
case settled is somewhat rpG,ar';ai in
law. Ciriack was l9 years OIL = -, hr
lost the arm. and it was not until iij.
when he was 25 years old, that he Iaa ut
OF entering into litigation. By rhis time
the men who were foremen ;.nI WORK
men in the mill in 1872 were either dead
or scattered over New England; but that
fact did not discourage Ciriack's lawyer.
The case was actually brought to trial
in 1886; the jury disagreed, standing 10
to 2 in favor OF giving plaintiff $1,000.
In new trial in 1887 the jury awarded
the plaintiff $1,000. but the supreme
court set the verdict aside. Somehow
the case came into court again last Janu-
ary; the jury made an award of 5000
for Ciriack, and this time the supreme
court sustained the verdict. - Boston
Transcript,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
The boundaries Of Vienna.

An important bill has been presented
by the minister of finance to the Austrian
reichstag for extending the city bound
aries. By this step Vienna will nearly
double its population, which, instead of
700, 900, will heneeforth number !, 800, 900.
The bill proposes that the new octroi line
will comprise Vienna proper, excluding
the left bank of the Danube and thirty
five suburbs and eighteen adjoining viii
lages. The site of the city ramparts is
partly to serve for the extension of the
Metropolitan railway, and partly to be
sold. A portion Of the proceeds is to be
paid to the state in order to cover the
expenses of the new buildings and partly
to the city. The bill has good effect
on municipal securities. London News.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

DR.. Rothrock. professor of botany at
the University of Pennsylvania, is pre-
pairing for the establishment in his de-
partment Of museum, which promises
to be of unusual industrial Importance.
Few steps that the institution has taken
lately tend to bring it into as close con-
tact with the manufacturing interests of
the country as this seems likely to do.
The new collection, to be called the mu-
scum Of economic botany, will consist Of
specimens of all kinds Of woods, vege-
table fibers, grains and drugs, arranged
SO as TO illustrate the processes Of manu-
facture from the raw product and the
various uses to which each material may
be put.-New Orleans Picayune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Bringing Ice to Town.

Seven hundred thousand tons of ice are
stacked on the shores of Lake Champlain
and Lake George. The ice harvesters
had expected to ship most Of this by boat
to the city storehouses and depots at the
opening of navigation. The regular ice
barges will not lock through the Cham
plain canal, so here is the difficulty. A
fair average of II tons per car would re-
qnire $50 trains Of 40 cars each, and if
six such trains could be loaded and sent
per day, which, with the single track
road, is doubtful, it would require 1876
days of steady work.
On the other hand, if water transpor-
tation is chosen on account of lower
rates, at $50 tons per canal boat, it would
require $500 canal boats to bring it to
tide water. Last year, which was ex-
septionally good for boating, only 1900
boats were cleared from the Whitehall
office south.
The boatmen propose to take advantage
Of the necessities Of shippers, and will
largely increase their rates. They are
demanding $S per day for the use of THEN
boats III
Many of the ice companies have
brought their barges up the Hudson and
propose to transfer the ice from the canal
boats to the barges, many of which hold
1900 tons, thus saving some time in the
use Of the canal boats. but causing con-
siderable loss Of ice through waste in
handling SO many times
1t is estimated that Essex county is
some $500, 900 wealthier through the ice
bonanza this winter. New York Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
The lndi.a n.r.msp,.

. Iran across Frank Bennett, ex-chief of
Indian scouts for the department Of New
Mexico, at the Astor house. Frank has
had, perhaps, more Indian service In the
southwest than any Of the trusted gov
eminent scouts, Al Seiber, Of Arizona, not
excepted He served under Hatch, Busl,
Forsyth and Crook from the time victorio
broke out In 1880 until Crook tracked the
Apaches into Mexico and broke them mp.
He is now engaged In mining, bling In
terested in several claims in New Mexico
and Arizona, and Is here on business con.
nected with them. Speaking Of the propo-
sition to form a regiment Of Indians to
be part Of the regular army, now under
consideration by the war department, he
said:
.H Indians are enlisted q system Of
tactics and discipline must be adopted
different from that Of any regiment we
have in the regular service, or there viii
be mutiny before many moons. The
Indian character is opposed to restraint,
and an army life is one of such dull
routine as would drive an Indian crazy.
It is true that the scout companies which
served under Hatch, Buel, Morrow and
Crook did well, but they were wisely,
subjected to little or no discipline. t.
was go as you please. Our scout COM
panies were nominally commanded by O
lieutenant of cavalry, who had with him
chief Of scouts, who acted as inter-
prefer as well, and, as rule, the Indians
led the white men, not the white men
the Indians. There is hardly chance
Of any further Indian troubles, anyhow.
If there be any outbreak it will be as for
years back in the southwest, and what
use could the so called civilized Indians
Of the Carlisle school be In that regioni
l do not believe a right practical Indian
fighter will lindorse the scheme certainly,
not Gen. Miles, who has very pronounced
opiniens on the subject t"-New York
Star.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Size Of the United State. Army.

The army of the United States con-
sists of 2,167 commissioned officers and
sufficient number of enlisted men to
keep them in practice. This number is
fixed by q general law at &c, 900; for sew
eral years congress has been in the
habit of appropriating for only $4,000.
The adjutant general Of the army re.
ports the actual strength of the army as
2O,145. So there are not ten real private
soldiers for every officer.
We have no fighting for our army to
do. But the organization of an army is
not an easy thing, and so we obey the
injunction, in time of peace prepare for
war, just far enough to keep up mill
tary organization of 1900 officers and
the smallest number of enlisted men
that will permit the officers to keep in
military practice. A regiment of infant
rywith thirty-seven officers and hardly
400 enlisted men seems pretty topheayy,.
but the thirty-seven officers form regi-
mental organization around which 1,000
enlisted men could be arranged as easily
as 400.-Fred P. Powers in Chautauquan.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Surprise at a Card Party.

An EAzhart Qnd.) special says: In re-
sponse to invitations to attend pro-
gressive Pedro party, seventy-five Of the
friends of Minnie Ley, Of this city,
gathered at her elegant home one even
ing recently and were indulging in the
game at II o'clock, when Miss Ley and
Charles Nelson, in full wedding cos
TUNES, took their places in a bay win
dow in the parlor and were married
by the Rev. Mr.. Knopf, Of the First Con
gregational church. The guests were
thunderstruck, as they had not had the
slightest intimation of such an event.
The bride says she took that method of
avoiding wedding gifts. The young
couple left Immediately for the east.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
The Old NapoleonIsts Of Corsica.

It now leaks out that when M. Carnot
yisited the ''house of Napoleon, " at tAjac-
cio, a collision between some of the Re
pubhcans and Reactionists who had
gathered outside was only averted by the
prudence displayed by the authorities.
A few Republicans, burning with zeal,
and animated by the wish to get up a
political demonstration, began singing
the Chant du Depart Immediately the
Reactionists replied to the challenge with
the Ajaccienne, one of the verses of
which is as follows: "On your knees,
citizens and brothers, his shade his de-
scending among us in our squares and
streets; let only, the name of Napoleon be
heard" Matters were looking very
black, when the authorities intervened
and succeeded in restoring order.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
An Unexpected Surgical operation.

Adispatch from Danbury. Conn.,, dated
March 20, says: "a case of accidental
surgery, which was as remarkable as tits
rare, occurred here few days ago, and
Is attracting the attention of the ply
sicians. Henry o. Earle, well known
resident of this city, has been blind in
one eye for many years, owing to cata-
ract growing over the eyeball. A few
days ago he was cutting wood with an
az, when piece of the stick few up and
struck him smart blow in the blind eye.
To Mr.. Earle's surprise he found that he
could see out Of that eye. He went to
DR.. A. 7. Clason, an oculist, and the eye
was examined. DIR. Clason told Mr..
Earle thatthe cataract had been removed
asneatly and completely as it could have
been done with surgeons knife. The
eye is still somewhat inflamed, but Mr..
Earle still retains the use of it."
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Early Salmon.

The extraordinary run Of spring sal,
mon in the Fraser river. which was spok-
en- Of some weeks ago, still continues,
Never in the history Of the river since
white men first cast o net in it has such,
run been known, and the Oldest Indi-
ans agree that they never heard Of such q
marvellous season. The fishermen are
catching from twenty to forty fish to each
boat every day. though working only q
portion of the day, and on one occasion
fifty were landed at one haul. Thefriends
of the artificial propagation system will
doubtless claim that these factsare q JUS
tiication thereof. Toronto Mail.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

singapore burglars In Public Buildings.
Government buildings seem to be par
ticulariy aimed at by Singapore burglars,
Some time ago the Chinese protectorate
offices were broken into, then recently.
we had q burglary in the Jail attended
with the loss Of money and other yalu-3
ables to the amount Of $500, and now we
hear that light night thieves got into the
police offices, burst open an almeirah and
carried off cash box containing about
$52 in cash and some valuable papers.
The box belonged to the coroner's clerk,
and it is thought from the general cir
cumstances surrounding the case that the
robbery had been committed by some
person or persons well acquainted with
the routine of the office. Straits Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Not Of tho Same Faith.

Ihear from Melbourne that few unc-
tuously deyout people there are disposed
to be somewhat scandalized that Lord
and Lady Hopetoun do not go to church
together. It seems that my lord is q
Presbyterian, while my lady is an Epis-
copalian, SO that he goes to the Scots
church and she to the Anglican. Capt.
Wellington, the private secretary, ap-
pears TO be comfortably indifferent. On
the subject, as he goes either to the Pres
byterian worship" or the Anglican ser
vice, just as occasion requires. London
World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Young Women who Too. N. a Horn.


Ha2y ono cara5 70 wander out in the
direction Of Arsenal avenue, Indian
spol;s. sny dark or moonlit Thursday
night tioy win hear the soft notes of
corn"t :al tho loud blasts Of tuba. It
is tlis practicing chorus of ten eminent
and talented local young ladies, who,
have formed an orchestra for their own
amusement and are bound to win under
the leadership of one of the city's pro-
tessors. 1t was their original intention
to have thoroughly organized band Of
twelve, but two of the party lacked con-
fldence in their lung ability to blow
horn and resigned. The other ten are
full of application, are self supporting
and feel that If they are capable of buy
ing their own bread and butter, equal to
man, they certainly can be with him
in footing an instrument.
Said one of the young ladies: "We are
not doing this expecting to make public
exhibition of ourselves, but for our own
amusement. We prefer to spend our
evenings that way rather than in playing
progressive euchre and other ight-as-air
ways. | bought my horn last January,
and one evening my brother came to my
room and said. You viii never learn to
play that thing. was beginning to feel
little shaky about it myself. and when
he said that to me | was bound l would
learn to play that thing if it took four
years. | fiatter myself that am doing
right well. We have learned serenade,
the music Of which is soft and pretty,
and as an encore-for, of course, we ex-
pect an encore-we have learned Annie
Rooney. indianapolis Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Portrai. Coz the whlte HOUSE.

Aportrait Of Mrs. Angelina Van Buren
has been hung in the White House. It is
a half length figure and in evening dress.
The white gown has the decollete, point.
ed bodice, quite like the present fashion.
The sleeves are short, and over the lace
rufie Of the right arm falls spray of
pale pink morning glory. This is the
only color in the toilet. One white gloved.
hand holds the other glove, and in the
left hand is null handkerchief trimmed
with lace. The dark hair is very smooth,
and well toward the front is band Of
pearls "a.a
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Indians MS Adventists.

A special from st. Paul, Mimi, says
that Gen. Ruger, commander of the de-
partment Of Dakota, has received tele-
gram from Maj. Carroll, of Fort Custer,
Mon, stating that the Indians of the
Tongue river agency are greatly excited
over the expected appearance of Say
iour. The accounts that can be gathered
Of the coming Of this Indian Christ are
very fragmentary; but the belief is thor
oughly grounded in the minds of the In
dams, and, under the leadership of their
medicine men, they have worked up
religious revival and are confidently
waiting the advent.