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Parliament Houses crumb,,nr.

The British parliament houses are
crumbling to pieces SO fast that there is
constant danger of some portion Of the
buildings topping down on the mem
bers. Parts of the front Of st. Stephens
have had to be entirely refaced because
Of the wearing away Of the soft stone.
Only week or.two ago a heavy piece Of
a stone heraldic animal suddenly fell
close to the entrance to Westminster
hall in Old Palace yard-a means Of en-
trance to the house which is largely
favored. But few days before a por-
tion Of the ornamental stonework fell
close to. the members entrance itself,
and another heavy piece fell on the pave
ment Of New Palace yard not a month
ago.-Chicago Tribune. - a
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No, s.,l.s.a wI,h ma, rlapnsl shIr..

Not Satisfied with His Flannel shirt.
Don't talk to me Of flannel SUITS"
said perspiring young fellow as he ran
a handkerchief around the inside Of the
collar Of one Of the garments he did not
want to hear mentioned, and rolled up
the sleeves Of the same, from where they
clung warm and woolly about his wrists.
"Flannel shirts are adelusion, he added
angrily. "They are absolutely hot.
They may be healthy, but they rasp my
neck and almost scarify me under the
arms. Every time they are washed they
shrink, till they get as thick as boards,
and by winter time I expect they will be
about small enough to make admirable
chest protectors.
at seems strange to me that with all
the Yankee ingenuity that we hear Of
going about loose in the country some
thing cool, smooth, light, durable, COM
Portable, cheap and unshrinkable cannot
be invented for summer wear, Silk is
too dear for the average man who has
to perspire for his living; flannel is too
coarse and warm for any but manual
toilers, and between them and starched,
airtight, sharp edged lined there seems
to be no satisfactory alternative.
''fhere must have bsen time when
starch was unknown. Men wore linen
then, no doubt, and looked well enough
in it too. But who would dare appear
in linen shirt now unstarched? Such
towards are we, such slaves to customl
I declare my night shirt, with its loose
rolling collar, clean and cool, is the only
thing that know of that seems to fill
the bill. I wonder If sewed lace
ruf1e up and down the front of it, put
soft lace ruffies on the wrists and light
necktie under the collar, and appeared
cool and comfortable with 1t, at the
Office, would the boys take me for a
lunatic, or would they think I was only
masquerading in q Vandyke costume?
That's the kind of shirt they wore in
those days, believe, before the era Of
starch. I've good mind to try it,
New York Tribune, 49,.
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cros. Eyed Men III omens.

Johnny Wards experience with cross
eyed men has been extremely narrowing.
When the team was in Philadelphia
Ward sat in a quiet nook in the Con-
tinsntal hotel talking with Frank Rich
ter, the editor of Sporting Life. The
players were all in uniform and the bus
was waiting at the door. "Now, Frank"
said Ward, ~ wish you would step out
on the sidewalk and see If any cross eyed
men are about They are about the
only things / am afraid Of" Richter
did as he was requested, and reported
the coast clear. Thereupon the players
all piled into the bus and rolled away.
Ward had a middle seat, while Con
Daily sat back near the door. They
were scarcely q block away from the
hotel when q tall, cross eyed negro
jumped on the rear step of the bus.
Con spied him in moment. Don't
look. john" he yelled. C"Get off, you
dufferl'O "Shut your eyes, Johnny"
C'Skedaddle now, or I'll break your
jawrD The startled darkey fed.
GOuI UAOChb 1uKbuoA VI u hbIk0 buOCA
headed urchin whose eyes were bent at
teRtively on each side of his nose sprang
upon the coach. Again Baily shrieksd
out q warning to Ward, and again the
offender was unceremoniously fred. On
the journey to the grounds four cross
eyed boys jumped on the steps, only to
meet with an untimely fate. The last
one was a poor, hollow checked, con-
sumptive youth, but he was cross eyed,
and was consequently sacrificed like the
rest upon the altar of superstition. Upon
arriving at the grounds Ward said TO
Daily: "Con, don't feel right about all
those cross eyed kids and I'm afraid to
put you in. You were the one who saw
them, youknow. Iguess Pllput Cook in"
Gall right, John," replied Daily.
A little later Ward threw superstition
to the winds and told Daily to go in and
catch. Brooklyn was overwhelmingly
defeated, and before the game was half
over Daily in sliding to second base
sprained his ankle SO badly that he was
laid up for ten days. Con finally recov-
cred, and when the team returned Ward
booked him to catch in a game with
New York. Previous to the game Con
ran against a cross-eyed man, and in the
ensuing contest his hand was split so
badly that he was laid up for some time.
New York World.
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A Gigantic octopus.

The officers and crews OF the steamers
plying between Tacoma and Olympia
are on the lookout for an immense octo-
pus, or devil fish, which is reported to
exist in the waters between the mouth
Of the Nesqually river and Henderson's
inlet. The monster has been seen at
various times for a week. The men on
the steamers are very backward in speak
ing Of it, fearing that others will attempt
to capture the prize. When last seen it
was lying on the water vigorously splash
ing one of its thousand tails, and it look
ed to weigh at least 500pounds. Itmeas-
ures from tip to tip, as nearly as can be
estimated, fully fifty feet. Such fish
is unusual in these waters. Its peculiar
ity is a sort Of deafening roar which it
makes in quick succession. Olympia
wash Tribune. '
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Homeseekers, Excursions

win leave Chicago and Milwaukee via the
Chicago, Milwaukee b st. Paul Railway for
points in Northern Iowa, Minnesota, North
Dakota, South Dakota, (including the great
Sioux Reservation) Montana, Colorado, Kan
sas and Nebraska, on September 9th and 23d
and October 18th, 1850.
Rates for these excursions will be about zone
fare for round trip, and tickets will be good
for return within thirty days from date Of
sale.
For furter information, apply to any Cou-
pbn Ticket Agent in the United States or
Canada, 10 A.y. b. Carpenter, General Pas
senger Agent, Chicago, H., or to
X NV. A. McWHnNEY,
TRAY. Pass. Agt. @. M. as. P. Ry.
10 oct 10 Cleveland, Ohio.
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rreed hx wild Cease.

Irwin W. Bossler, Of Blandon. while
fishing in the Maiden creek, was attack
ed by two wild geese. He was standing
in the middle Of the stream, when one Of
the geese suddenly topped upon him,
knocked off his hat and sent his rod and
line flying into the water. AS Bossler
grabbed for his hat he received blow
which almost broke his arm and sent
him sprawling upon his back. He waded
out, but had no sooner reached the bank
when another goose attacked him and
dealt him such severe blows that he was
compelled toretreat. He finally crawled
up tree, where he was rescued COM
pletely exhausted. - Philadelphia Tele-
0ranh
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Saved br q nrar. Enrlnser,

As F-ank Repp, the engineer of the
Perhomen mail train which reaches Al
lentown early in the morning, looked out
Of his cab window on his morning trip
June . he saw beautiful young woman
approaching ON the track. He whistled
an alarm, and she stepped lightly and
gayly of the track his train was travel
ing to the other track.
But it was evident to the engineer that
the noise of his train had drowned the
roar of another train approaching from
behind her in the opposite direction, and
that she was unaware of her peril. he
noted the several puffs of white smoke
that swiftly arose from the locomotive
bearing down upon her, butshe evidently
heard not the whistles frequent warning
Of danger. Repp saw her death was GER
tain unless he could in some way attract
her attention to her peril. He waved
his hand to her warningly, but she evil
IDENTIFY misunderstood its meaning, for
she slackened her pace, looking at him
more earnestly.
he Immediately reversed the lever and
turned on the steam brakes with sud.
dennesS that alarmed thepassengers. He
sprang t1s&$ side door of the cab, and
before his locomotive had come to a
standstill he leaped to the opposite track
just as his engine got abreast of the
young woman and the other locomotive
had almost reached her.
With herculean strength and light
ming swiftness he caught her up bodily
and leaped with her beyond the tracks
just as the other engine swept by. Then
he sank to the ground, overcome by the
effort and the narrowness of their es-
cape. The passengers were loud in their
praises of his heroic conduct, and the
young woman was almost Frustrated
with shock, while overcome with graft
tude at the noble conduct of her pre-
server.-Cor. Philadelphia Inquirer.
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White Haired Christina Rossetti.

Christina Rossetti, the sister of the
poet, is lovely, white haired woman
now. She lives in Torrington square,
quite in that quarter where the Ameri-
cans find comfortable lodging houses.
Miss Rossetti has been very charitable;
in fact her charities have exceeded her
income to such an extent that she is In
comparative poverty now. She has been
frightfully imposed upon from time to
time. have picked up number Of her
letters written to q certain impostor in
London, who, pretending to want, whee-
died this kindly lady out Of many a
pound. The letters Of the arniable wom-
an, inclosing money to relieve the
wretched beggar's alleged wants, are
marvels Of pathos, for she speaks Of her
own poverty. It is hard to conceive
how any man could have the heart to
prey upon so noble and SO unsuspecting
creature. A great many years ago the
youthful poems of Miss Rossetti were
published privately, and copies Of the
little book are now in great demand at
$35 apiece.-London Cor. Chicago News.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28
A Poat,a Restinr plaoa.

Walt Whitman has chosen spot for
the final disposition Of his body when
his life is ended. The place is character
istic of the man. It is located in Har-
leigh cemetery, about mile from Cam
den, N. j., and in the prettiest part Of
the grounds. It is a natural mound, be-
meath majestic oaks and chestnut trees,
while about 200 feet below a stream of
water flows over precipice from an
artificial lake. A driveway which leads
through the woods winds within few
feet Of the spot, and the boughs Of the
gnarled oaks are spread like arms over
the hillock and touch the greensward
on tho sides. Back Of this piece of
ground is the woods, where footpath
leads to the entrance ate.-Exchange.
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The ruenty-four Hour Time System.


The twenty-four hour system is likely
to come before many years. According
to the inquiries Of a committee of the
American Society of Civil Engineers, it
appears that no less than 1884 officers,
presidents, superintendent, engineers,
etc., representing fully $4,000 miles Of
railroad, expressed themselves in favor
of the change. The report says that in
all between 500 and 600 prominent men
in every section of the country have
answered the committees questions on
the subject, and of these only an ex-
tremely small percentage have opposed
the change. During 1889, 237 replies
were received, of which 9sO were favor
able and II unfavorable As to the
time of making the change, ~ of the
800 persons who gave favorable answer
named 1899, while So choose 1891, and
81 favored 1890. There were 30 who
gave no time, and the report suggests
that these would go with the majority
and make heavy preponderance Of
opinion in favor of time not later than
1891.--New York Telegram.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28
Ml,.IonarIe. A..aultea IN Japap.

The Pacific Mail steamship City Of
Peking has arrived, bringing files of
newspapers from Yokohama to May 20,
from which the following is taken:
During the past few months several
missionaries in thevicinity of Yokohama
were assaulted and brutally beaten, the
injuries in one instance terminating IA
tally. First there was the unreyenged
murder of the Rev. 7. A. Large; then
the assault and reckless persecution Of
the Rev. j. Summers, followed by the
preparation of wanton outrage on the
Rev. DR.. Imbrie on Saturday, May II.
It appears that the Rev. w. Imbrie, D.
D., of the American Presbyterian mis-
sion, in company with the Rev. ]. L.
Amerman, d. D., set out to witness a
baseball match.
In entering the field, however, the
former crossed hedge, while the latter
went around the inclosure to enter on
the other side. Thus the two were
separated, and it was during this period
that the assault took place. The mo-
ment the students deserted DR.. Imbrie
they savagely fell upon him, beat him
severely, and one of them cut a deep
cash in his Check with knife. DR., I'm
brie saved his life by fight. The out
rage was reported to United States Min
lister Swift, and efforts will be made to
punish the offenders. The Rev. Mr..
Summers was prosecuted to such an ex-
tent, and the lives of himself and family
threatened so, that he was obliged to
abandon his residence and seek protec-
ton in Yokohama. He subsequently
embarked for England.-San Francisco
Alta.
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Tho Butcher at a piseount.

Recently on the Atlantic and Pacific
railroad train Of cars loaded with
5000 fine merino sheep on the way from
California to the Chicago market was
wrecked, and every car but two was de-
stroyed, more than 1000 sheep being
killed outright. The Indians in the vicin-
ity took advantage Of the occasion to
supply themselves with mutton in sufi-
cient quantities to last them for months
to come. Some anxiety is now felt lest
the willy red man, having once realized
the advantages Of accidents" should
arrange them in future to suit the exi-
gencies of his larder. Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28
Marsha, News Daurhser Dead.

The death OF the Duchesse de Persignv
sewers one of the very. few remaining
links between the first and second eIn-
pires. The late Duo de Persigny sue
ceeded M. de Morny as minister Of the
interior, and contributed almost as much
! as his more astute predecessor toward
bringing about revival Of Napoleonic
ideas. The duchesse (who afterward mar
ried the Marquis de SombreuD was a
daughter Of the i'll fated Marshal Ney,
Prince Of Moscow, and played an all
important part In the social history Of
the reign Of Napoleon I'LL Her death
at the Villa California, Cannes, was quite
unexpected, although she had been In
weak health for some time. ~ London
World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

Every person who contemplates purchas-
ing surrey, jump seat, single or two horse
buggy,spring wagon, or farm wagon are earn
estly asked to call and see John Miller at his
place Of business on the south side of canal.
he will surprise you with the assortment and
prices asked. He has work running in this
county made twenty years ago, which speaks
for itself. Call and see me, want to
show goods which are what they are repre-
sented to be, and at prices that will knock
sinister work in the head. All my work is
warranted, and if you will call will show you
the material used and you will not wonder
thatI warrant them and have no trouble.
II JOHN MILLER,
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Suicide Of q Famous Tailor.

Poor Kowalsh-the Polish tailor, once
the Poole of Paris--has just died by his
own hand, in miserable garret. Twenty
years ago Kowalsh had magnificent
shop in the Passage des Princes, and was
patronized by the dandies Of the day.
He gave too much credit, however, and,
becoming bankrupt, retired to private
rooms, where he worked at his trade,
but found it difficult to get on. He was
discovered dead by the side Of charcoal
stove, which he had kindled, afterward
closing the doors and windows. The
body was taken to the morgue.-Paris
Cor. London Telegraph.
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Unhur. bx : Plunge Over 8 Preclpiee.

Unhurt by ., Plunge Over Precipies.
3 Thomas Wiser, while ascending Look
out mountain by the pike, lost valuable
horse, but by almost miracle 9-year-
old boy was spared from most dreadful
death. The Lad, who was sick, was lying
asleep on pillow on the back seat of
one horse wagon, when the horse at a
curve in the narrow road became fright
ened and leaped of the edge Of the pre-
cipitous descent. he fe.1 almost hun
dred feet, and was injured so badly that
he had to be, killed. The wagon was
smashed into hndling wood. The boy,
strange to say, was unhurt save few
slight scratches, and is in better health
than for some time past.-Cor. New Or
leans Times.D Democrat.
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Sleeping Passengers Saved by Dream.

Sleeping Passengers Saved by Dream.
J. j. Tilford, an employe of the Louis
vile, st. Louis and Texas railroad at
Hawesyille, dreamed Friday night that
the west end Of the switch at that place
had been left open for the side track, and
that the fast freight train was nearly
due. At this point he woke up, and was
SO impressed by his dream that he got
up and went to investigate. To his sur
prise he found the switch set for the side
track. He set ctitright, thus saving many
lives. There were sixty men sleeping
in the cars that were then lying on the
side tracks. He also saved the company
thousands of dollars worth Of property.
Louisville Courier journal. M,
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clutched the Pulley and Saved Himself.

Clutched the Pulley and Saved Himself.
Mr.. Charles Griffin, while engaged in
adjusting one of the large pulleys at the
leather board mill, Milton, N. H., came
near losing his life. He was inside the
pulley, and, the gate not shutting tight,
his weight on the front side caused the
shaft to start, and his only chance for
safety was to clutch the arms of the
pulley and revolye with it. It was a
desperate move, but he did SO, and for
two or three minutes rode as fast as q
man often has an opportunity Of doing.
Oscar Hueston discovered the situation
and stopped the machinery. Griffin was
released from his danger unharmed. -
Cor. Boston Herald.
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Caught Up by the Locomotive Pilot.

Caught Up Dy th8 AOc0mOtlVe PlIOts
Judge Sterling Watts, one Of the most
prominent citizens of Tazewel county,
Va, had most miraculous escape from
terrible death q few days ago. He was
riding , very wild young horse near the
depot when the train came in sight
This 10 frightened the horse that he be-
came frantic and jumped before the ad-
vancing engine, and was caught up on
the pilot and carried some seventy-five
yards before the engine could be stopped.
Judge Watts was unhurt, but the two
hind legs Of the horse were broken and
he had to be shot. Richmond Dispatch.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

A little S-year-old daughter Of James
McNamara was the victim Of q peculiar
accident at Butte, Mon, recently. The
child was walking on the sidewalk oppo-
site the old Lexington foundry, when q
severe gust Of wind blew her bodily into
the street, about ten feet below. The
shock broke her arm, and she also re-
.ceived other injuries. Asuit for dam
ages will probably be brought against
the city by the parents Of the little one.
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Avn settled.

Between the list Of April and the 1st
of May eight out Of every ten tenants in
the United States notified their land
lords that unless the house was repapered,
repainted, repaired and the rent lowered
they would not remain another year.
About one landlord in 500 consented, and
about one tenant in 1000 kept his word,
and moved and was sorry for 1t. All is
now settled until another spring. De-
troit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

Some one is going to fish for the sloop-
of-war De Braak, sunk in 1903 In the
lower Delaware, with ten million Span
ish dollars on board. This trife Of $50 tons
Of metal was slowed away, the crew
said, in the captains cabin. Should it
not now be found In his locker the in
ference will seem irresistible that he
carried 1t ashore with him in his pockets.
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Home Seekers Excursions

At half rates, via Wabash Line, will be run
September 9th and 23d, and October 14th, to
points in Southwest Missouri, Kansas, Ne.
braska, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklaho-
ma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyom-
ing, Utah, Idaho, Montana, South and North
Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. Rate-One
fare for round trip. For time tables. tickets
and other particulars, apply to the nearest
ticket agent of the Wabash or connecting
hnAs I'd
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

A 15O pound turtle was delivered at
Thomas Cables Broadway cafe, New
York city, and the chef sharpened his
carver and cut it open. A huge nest Of
golden eggs was brought to view. It
took Thomas Jordan, brother Of Conrad
NJ, twenty minutes to count the eggs.
There were 1890 eggs. M
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FreetoAIl.

Everybodyisinvitedto callonC O M.Fisk,
theJ ewelerin Leist's drug store, and have
their jewelry cleaned and repolished, the
same as when new, free of charge. Fine
watch work and hard solderinga specially.
All work warranted and perfect satisfac-
tion guaranteedormoney refunded.
.tf ON FISK. <
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

A little chicken which. though healthy
and fourishing, win always have to be
fed by human hands, attracts attention
in North Plainfeld, Nj. The upper
half of its bill is rolled back in a tight
ball between the eyes, the lower half
is natural and perfect. Il. ~
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Prohibition Convention.

ME-. EDITOR Say to your many readers
that the Prohibitionists of Henry county will
meet in convention in the court house. in
Napoleon, August 20. 1880, to reorganize and
nominate county ticket. All prohibition
lists of the county are expected to be present.
Bring your wives and lady friends-they are
invited. Mr.. Dinwiddie, distinguished
prohibition orator of Ohio, has promised to
be present and address the convention in the
interest of prohibition.
2t BY order Of COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

Professor Henry Drummond has gone
on voyage 10 Australia, and win de-
vote the time he Il absent to- preparing a
work dealing with Chsistianity In the
light Of evolution. It will be sort Of
sequel to his Natural Law in the Spir-
itual World. and will be published in
the autumn. N
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

While standing near the railroad track
at Cory on Monday 12-year-old boy
was the victim Of a peculiar accident.
Train No. 8 was passing when apassenger
threw an empty wine bottle out Of the
window. 1t struck the boy and he was
picked up in an unconscious condition.
A number Of pieces Of glass were re-
moved from his head and the skull was
found to be fractured.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-28

The frock coat will reign again during the
London season. tits "worn open, made of
very rough cloth, oftenest very woolly dark
gray and silk lined, The waistcoat is double
breasted and cut low" There is said to be
a little hesitation whether waistcoat should
match coat or trousers. Hyou want suit in
fashion leave your measure and order with
Georgs Hahn, the merchant tailor, and you
are sure to get Just what you want. tt