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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Grass Graces the Ioe.

1t is a most peculiar sight to see
the canal boats which are burdened with
ice coming down the river. There are
hundreds upon hundreds Of them now
being hurried to the metropolis. The
whole deck of the boats is covered with
earth several inches in thickness to pro-
tect, as far as possible, the precious COM
modify from the ravages Of the sun.
On several Of the boats which passed
the city yesterday grass was luxuriantly
growing from the earth which covered
the decks.-Albany Argus.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Banker Kennedy, Of New York, re-
Gently purchased for e70 the original
manuscript of the great war song Of
Scotland, "Seots wha hae." He showed,
however, rare magnanimity and offered
this invaluable relic to the city of Edin-
burgh for the trife he had given for it.
The lord provost gladly accepted the
offer, and the town council awarded a
vote Of thanks to Mr.. Kennedy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A pretty sight often seen on st. Charles
avenue, New Orleans, is little boy rid
ing his bicycle with his black and tan
dog standing behind him. The dog holds
on by resting his front paws on his mas
ter's neck, and appears to have no fear,
no matter how rapidly they travel. The
other day the dog grew weary Of the
sport before the boy, SO without any ado
he tucked his head down ON the boys
shoulder and went to sleep.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
An Emblem of War.

Jenks- singular that the peaceful,
mild eyed seal should cause SO much
trouble between Uncle Sam and John
Bull.
Jinks-Peaceful nothing! Mild eyed,
6ddlesticks! Mars was nowhere COM
pared to seal as an element Of war.
First, civil war in my family about seal
skin sacques; now, threatened war be-
tween two nations. Glad when the last
seal is dead. Pittsburg Bulletin.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

In water telephone recently patented
in England, the apparatus employed for
the collection Of sound transmitted
through water between ships has been
improved by constructing an apparatusso
that any pressure caused by the increased
density Of the water has no effect upon it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
r,sotrioitx superssding ths cahle.

A change, which is strongly suggest
i've as indicating the tendency which is
now being markedly shown in regard
to the street railway traction of the fut-
ure, has been made on street railway
line in Omaha, where the cable has been
superseded by electric cars. The COM
pany has tried both modes Of propulsion,
and finds electric motors are cheaper to
work and in almost every way preferable
to the cable.--Ne York Commercial
Advertiser.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Irrepressible Bows.

An attempt was made at Belfast the
night before the Fourth to prevent the
small boys from making the night hid
eous with the ringing Of bells. Notwith-
standing the vigilance Of five policemen,
one of whom was stationed at each
church, the boys succeeded in entering
one belfry by the lightning rod. The
police force might just as well have at
tempted to stop the sun from rising
Maine Letter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

1t takes good deal to cool off New
York on hot day. On the Fourth one
ice cream manufacturer sold $4,000
quarts of cream. It is said that the profit
on this was $500. A popular pharmacy
sold twenty-one gallons Of lemonade
alone from its soda fountain one hot day
recently. Cold coffee is highly recon-
mended as warm-weather drink. It is
stimulating, excellent for the stomach
and very palatable. New York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

There is a plague Of moths in Brook
lyn and the suburbs Of New York. They
make their appearance at about the twi-
light hour, and in the cleaning are mis-
taken for bats. The moths are big,
some Of them measuring four inches
with outspread wings. These moths
differ from the ordinary insects Of the
butterfly family in respect to their wings
containing hard, bony ribs, slightly re-
sembling those in an umbrella.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

This years caterpillar stories are not
quite so large as those of two years ago,
but they say that a train on the Bangor
and Piscataquis railroad was nearly
stopped by the bugs the other day, and
that some of the white birch trees in
that region are fairly alive with them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A sensation has been created in Vienna
by the discovery that the waters Of the
river Leitha from Pottendorf to Land
egg are poisonous. Bathers have con-
tracted pustular eruptions covering the
entire body.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

There isa good Methodist in Connecti-
cut, according to . religious periodical,
who boxes the compass every time he
writes his full name and address. He is
Crandall J. North, New York East con-
fefence, 90 West avenue, South Norwalk,
Conn. ~
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Isee that q lady in Jersey City has
died from blood poisoning from q bee
sting. Had she gone into the nearest
laundry and rubbed the part affected
with blue bag she would be now alive
and well of the sting. It is an effectual
remedy. I know several cases where
indigo applied in that simple manner
never failed to cure.-Cor. New York
World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

So there are "a, SOC, 600 Of usl Super
intendent Porter thinks that the census
Of 1890 will give the United States about
those population figures. There is no
cause for complaint. This gives US near
ly ID, 900, 900 more than we had ten years
ago. No country can show greater adj
5vances in wealth and population in the
past decade.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

John cGlynn, q shoemaker Of Kings
ton, suffering from an abscess on the
neck, died suddenly on Sunday evening.
At noon he said to his wife: II want q
good dinner. If ] do die I don't want to
die hungry"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A prize Of 800 was offered by The
Washington Post to, the person guessing
nearest the population of that city, and,
remarkable to say, three persons hit
exactly the number, 800, ,798. They have
agreed to divide the money.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

On his way to France Eyraud, the
French stranger, asked for a knife to
cut his finger nails. The officers in
charge feared that he contemplated sui
eide and refused to give him one, where
upon he said: "If I wished to commit
suicide I could readily force my hands
between my ribs and make way with
myself" He was soon afterward man
acled to prevent him from doing this.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The Paris old soldiers home, the Hotel
des Invalides, win very likely soon be
closed. The number Of inmates has
sunk from 5000 to $50, and the govern
msnt thinks Of closing the half empty
buildings and letting the old soldiers
shift for themselves On pensions Of 800
or 200 francs q year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
The Clocks Revenged.

There is an ebb in the affairs of clocks
Owing to the scarcity Of water the mo-
tive force Of the pneumatic clocks In
Paris has been diverted for other pur-
poses, and from noon m. until half-past
Q o'clock a. m. the city ia without time.
,--JewelerS Circular.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The tourneymen hatmakers OF London
were recently asked to vote upon the
question Of whether or not the museums
and art galleries should be opened on
Sundays, II having been alleged that
such an opening was not favored by real
workingmen. The vote was $50 in favor
to 50 against.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The Cable Street Railway company,
of Kansas City, reports that over 1900
articles have been carelessly left in the
cars by passengers since Jan. 1, and that
taking care Of such packages has grown
into q business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Ina blacksmith's shop at Audley, Eng
land, q robin has built nest on ledge
close to where the horses are shod, and
is now sitting upon its eggs. Neither
the din of the hammer nor the flying
sparks of the anvil appear to disturb the
L;,d
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Gen. John @. Fremont, who has had q
slight attack Of influenza, is able to take
short walltSs This ia the first illness
"The Pathfinder" has experienced, al
though he is in his nth year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A remarkable invention has been made
in Austria whereby the serious effects Of
railway collisions are prevented. Glass
tubes project before the train. and il
they are broken BY an obstacle an cleo
tric movement is applied to the brakes,
bringing the train immediately to .
standstil1
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The Chicago Tribune affirms that this
sign is displayed on State street in that
city: "Columbus Laundry. Come in and
get your shirt washed and ironed while
you wait"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Twenty-eight people are reported as
having left Moosehead lake in one day
within week because it is SO cold up
there. This news won't be likely to
make other folks desire to keep away
from that part Of Maine. n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Francis Bennoch, whose death is an
nounced in London, was well known in
New York and Boston. He was bust
ness man, with literary tastes, and was
Hawthorne's intimate friend. He was
Julian Hawthorne's godfather, and knew
Longfellow, Bryant, Basard Taylor and
Emerson.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A locomotive destined for q railroad
in British Columbia was being hoisted
into o steamship at San Francisco re-
Gently when the rope snapped, dropping
the s'iron horse" into the bay. It
weighed sixty-6ve tons, and sank so far
in the mud that 1t could not be found
when sounded for next day.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Wednesday Of last week was an event
full day for many people in Maine.
Twenty-nine marriages are reported as
having taken place in this state on that
day, and the returns are not all in yet.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Comus-I see by the papers that the
Philadelphia made over twenty knots
an hour when being tested.
Thespis- That's no record. I've beat
en- that myself.
Comus- -Indeedl
Thespis-When coming back to the
city this summer came over thousands
and thousands Of ties per hour. Mum
sey's Weekly.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A Londoner accuses Walter Besant Of
having hypnotized him and having ex-
tractel from him in that condition the
entire story, word for word, Of the now
elette, "The Doubts Of Dives"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Electric motors are now applied on
war ships for hoisting ammunition, In
stead Of using the 'tpony" steam engine.
The new method insures more conven-
ience, cleanliness, economy Of space and
GOODNESS Of atmosphere.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Nathan Harvey, Of gopeka, Kan, still
has the wedding suit which he pur.
chased at Richmond, Ind, in 1889, In o
chop In which Schuyler Colfax, Gen.
Burnside and ex-Cong FRESHMAN Shryock
were iournaymen.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
wouldn,t Take Pennies,

A passenger ON the Tacoma street car
line offered Ave copper cents for his
fare. The conductor refused to accept
the tender and elected the passenger.
Now the company is called ON to stand
suit for $4,000 damages. s.-San Francisco
Gall
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Novel ways to Pay Taxes.

A Maine man has paid his taxes by
turning seventy eight crows heads into
the state treasury. In Massachusetts the
citizen may work out his taxes ON the
town roads, or catch seals and collect the
bounty Of 81 each offered for their tails.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Makes . Better showing.

Makes Better Showing.
"The government was wise in taking
the census before the Fourth of July"
"Why2
Because the toy cannon had not then
reduced the population. Epoch.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The French minister Of education has
ordered that all reference To the reign Of
Henry VI be omitted from French his
tofical text books, and that the events Of
that period be passed over, dots being
placed In the books % Indicate the omis-
Won.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29

stood Fremont with folded arms and face
unmoved from its usual stern demeanor.
The officers In grim silence were grouped
about when the wife with her eight or nine
young children entered, dressed In tho
deepest mourning. The wife was beautt-
ful woman of stately bearing and the chill
dren of delicate aud refined appearance.
No word was uttered to break tho silence
which had grown oppressive. Then the
children fell upon their knees and with
fearful eyes and outstretched hands mutely
begged for the life so dear to them.
Among the officers present was that storm
soldier, Captain Richard Owens, who had
never feared a living foe, but whose eyes
were then dimmcd with tears At the pa /.
thetic sight before him. suddenly, for he
could no longer control himself, he uttered
the one word: "ColonelV' Fremonts face
relaxed its determined expression, and he
exclaimed: "Yes, Dick, I know we had
rather meet a thousand Of them In the field
tomorrow than take this one life." Then,
turning TO the prisoner, he said: "You are
pardOned YOU are free"
The prisoner fell upon his knees at Fre-
monrs feet and pressed the hem of his
cloak TO his lips exclaiming brOkenly In
Spanish My life was forfeit. You gave
II back, and henceforth IL shall be devoted
TO you." Instantly Pico ordered that his
horse be saddled, and from that day on
there WAS no more devoted follower OF
Fremont through danger of every kind
than the man whose life he had given back
TO him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
A Story OF Fremont.

From the san Francisco Examiner.
Captain Swasey is an enthusiastic admirer
of Ftemonts career ON the coast and
declares that he Is deserving of every word
OF praise which has been given him and
more too. The veteran is about to express
his views on the much mooted subject of
General fretnonrs career In an historical
aud biographical work. In reference to
the charges OF excessive severity and of
brutal treatment 10 the prisoners who fell
into his hands, Captain Swasey relates the
following dramatic incident
Just before the capture of San Luis
Ooispo, the men under Fremont had been
subjected To great exposure and TO priya-
ton aud hardships Of all kinds, and their
hatred OF the MeXicans had reached its
heigh,' IN iact, II was pretty clearly under
STOOD that II any ofthe enemy was unfortu-
nate enough TO fall into their hands they
would spend but little time or sentiment
in disposing Of him.
ON December IL, two days after the taxi ing
OF the town, the pickets captured Don Jose
de Jesus Pico, who WAS called Totoi He
was tried by court-martal on the charge of
breaking his parole, was found guilty. and
was sentenced To he shot. The fact that
Pico was leader rendered him still more
an object of hatred and dstrust, and on
every side were heard murmurs of ap-
proVal when II was decided that he shou IA
pay the penalty of his treachery with his
life.
The execution was ordered for 1880
O'Clock in tho morning, aud at 10 o'clock
the whole battalion was ordered to parade o
on the plaza, where the execution was to
take place. The prisoner was confined in
room in the mission. Fremont with two O
or three OF his officers was present await
ing the coming of the prisoners family To
Jake their last farewell of the beloved hus-
ban9 and father. The prisoner, with bowed
head' Was seated on one side and opposite
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
y A Common Sense Outing.

but a oui" oe ii'c'.'''Hs W icarh no"
has the average American tourist in
! mast )e knows of his own country. OF
who are personally acquainted
some Of its wonders, il would
] Iably be safe to say that the majority
waA visited the Yosemite Valley and
-thDe Yellowstone Park, or the Natural
Bridge and the Mammoth Cave, or
Niagara Falls and Florida, for each of
these is set down in the guide books as a
proper Mecca for the tourist, And in
this, as in everything else, most men are
like sheep ; where one leads the Others
follow. OF course, if the well-beaten
track must be follow ed, it is better that
1t should be in our own country. But is
1t not strange that, even i'm our hours of
rest and recreation, we should consent
to be the mere seryile imitators of others?
1t seems wholly unaccountable, when
:. No peni up Utica confines our powers.
But the whole boundless continent Is ours"
with its wonderful variety of soil, eli
mate and natural scenery; and when
Ourpeople are III so many other respects
unequalled in enterprise and in in
dependence of character. Who can
not see, if he would give the
matter moments thought, that with
tithe the expense of following the
crowd, he could start out every season
In path of his own and thus enjoy a
yeritable voyage of discovery with ali of
that keen zest which arises from its
daily uncertainties, its hourly surprises
aud its occasional difficulties and
dangers? Compared to such an expe
dition, how weary, stale, fat and un-
profitable is the tour set forth in the
guide books You know all about ii
beforehand and, at great expense, and
in neryeless, perfunctory manner, you
go through the same experience that
thousands have gone through before.
Would you, with true boyish enthu-
siasm, thoroughly enjoy your summers
outing Then throw guide books 10 the
dogs, take down your map aud mark
out,a tour Of your own. Let II be neither
BY railway, steamer nor stage coach.
The last Is the least Objectionable but
II you want the real thing, and not the
hypoeritical make-believe, resign COACH
ing parties to the snobs who imported
them. What you want is to take a
walking, bicycle, horseback, or boating
tour. Or you can vary the interest and
pleasure OF your vacation by taking
Sheip all. First, choose a suitable spot
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29

for your camp, pitch your tent on
smooth, gently-sloping grounds, and
then radiate from II. Thus, you can
walk one day, take your Y heel the next,
go in the saddle on the third, and In a
skif' on the fourth. BY adopting this
plan, which IL excellent for parties Of
more than three persons, aud Of diverse
tastes, you can hunt, fish, ride, sketch
ard gather spccimens-plants insects,
minerals thoroughly enjoy your
self In thousand ways. Or, let
two friends--two's a couple, threc's
mob-choose one of our great
rivers and launching their skiff at its
hcadwaters, float along with the current,
encamping at night upon Its banks.
They can indulge in all the fishing,
rowing, and shooting they please, as
well as in all the collecting and sketch-
ing, and when tho wind is fair take
many n pleasant sail. Their environ
ment will be continually changing
panorama. And If managed fairly well
the attending expense will prove ridic-
ulously small and the voyage most
delightful success. The vast amount of
curious knowledge picked up by the
way, together with the many curious
adventures and humorous mishaps sure
to occur, will furnish food for though.
and laughter for many day to come.
Aud who can calculate its value in
health revived and new born vigor both
of body and of mind? Contrast IL with
existence on n railway train, or river
or ocean steamer, or with the insipid
hotel life of the ordinary summer resort
either al the seaside or in the noun
taina
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
Invested Dollar and Realized n Million.
ltaaxIa and Liz frland parLiLIs To M iIaa.


about Investments.
'Once I invested 81. 900 In real estate" said
Perkins, land doubled u In SIX months. That
was the best Investment ever made. Pretty
good, wasn'tit?n
!" I've done better than that said Brown.
1.-TWO years ago / was told by all my friends
that was going into consumption, and I
thought they were right about II. I had dry
hacking cough no appetite, my sleep came by
fts and starts, and seemed to do me no good
and often there was dull, heavy pain ON my
chest kept growing weaker and and weaker
and AT last night sweats set In. thought II
was all up with me then. I had consulted two
doctors and had taken quarts OF their medicine
and received no benefit from IT, One day hap
pened to read something about DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. and l made up my
mind 10 give 10 n trial but didn't expect II
would help me. invested Il dollar In n bottle
OF II, and II helped mo from the first dose. 10
helped and IL cured me, and when compare
my present good health with the miserable
health OF two years ago think l am safe In
saying that my Investment was a much better
one than yours. You can't reckon health by
any measure OF dollars and cents II you could
I shond say that had realized at least "A mil
lion from my 500 investment" The Golden
Medical Discovery y N guaranteed TO benefit or
cure all diseases for which tits recommended or
money paid for 1t will be refunded. M .TuSw0
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
TIE BGLETT CARRIAGE CO.'S
IA WORKS, BEL AIR MD

, WANTFD-BetWeen AUGUST | and ScDIem.
Der l. twenty go Carriage Makers consisting
ni Bodymakers, Carragesmiths and Finishers
fiuhters ana Trimmcrs none but those who
have families and want steady work need
apply. Good houses can be obtained at low
rents convenient 10 factory. An excellent op-
portunity VIII be given apprentices To learn
trades In the different departments Girls
can get employment In trimming departmenl
Capacity Of works, 5000 vehicles per year
iyl7-2wd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
Detectives ana private on,ccr.

Usually wear their badges OF authority con-
cealed under their clothing, but Dr.. Thomas
Oh wears Its badges In the form of printed labels
attached to each and every bottle, so that al
may know its mission. 10 Is given full and
complete authority toarrest all aches and pains
and does Its duty every time. Sold In Lancas
ter by w. T. Hoch l37 and lW North Queen
street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
Causes AstonishInent.

Completely prostratcd for days with indi-
gcstion aud bilious fever. The effects of two
bottles of Rurdock blood 8itters astonished me :;
visible Improvement right off," MIR. Noah
Bates, Elmira, N. Y. Sold in Lancaster by w.
Il. Hoch, I37 and liU North Queen street,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29

SoIODoNT IN luxury as well as a neces-
sity. Placed where IL should always DO upon
the toilet, IL adorns It, and gratlfes the taste
and senses. II sends out delicious perfume,
and gives pleasure and health 10 Its users.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-29
pASs ALE. WHITE LIABLE AND GUM
ID NESS NXN STOUT.
- EAST KING SrREEr
NlyANTED

WANIED-
w An energetic young man is wanted to
take charge uI a Grocery Store In this city.
good business stand at a desirable location is
OF capital Is required.
For further particulars call AT
PENN'A EMPLOY MENT BUREAU,
No, IL south Duke street.