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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
1HE oALlcIAN MINES OF Wax.
A curious Industrial Field ThA, American
I Capital WIN Control.

=
l Capital WIN Control
"The wax mines or ozokerit deposits Of
eastern Galicia, which a syndicate Of
American capitalists have leased or pur-
chased" said d. NJ. Fox, Of Pennsylvania,
who recently returned from the oil fields
of Austro- Hungary, "form one Of the
most curious fields of industry imagin-
able. They are at and around Boryslaw,
which is also the center Of the eastern oil
district Of that part Of Austria. They
have been for generations In the posses
sion OF Polish Jews Of the most avarici-
GUS class, who have worked them in the
most primitive manner. The wax lies in
beds, like clay, at depths Of from $50 to
900 feet. Shafts are sunk to the beds.
The sides are curbed with timbers, but
in such careless and unscientific way
that they are constantly caving in and
burying workmen in the depths. From
four to six men are killed in this way
every week. The owners of the mines
persistently refuse to go to the expense
of making their shafts safe, and the
dEc db bHCAH
"The Boryslaw wax field is only fifty
acres in extent, and upon that 10000
shafts have been sunk. Twelve thousand
men live and work on that tract. The
owners of the deposits have made i'm
mense fortunes from the product, as it
is very valuable, bringing eight cents a
pound at the pits. Its use until within
few years was confined solely to making
candles, but the manifold uses to which
paraffine has been adapted has given this
Galician deposit much wider utility.
The region is intensely Catholic, and
holy days are constantly occurring, upon
which occasions vast numbers of candles
are used. The ozokerit lies in veins six.
teen inches thick. 1t is dug out with
shovels and raised from the shaft with
buckets and windlass. The owners are
the only merchants, bankers and hotel
keepers in the region. Everything is
mortgaged to them. The men shave
their heads, leaving only a tuft of hair al
sach temple. The women also shave theil
heads, wearing mohair wigs instead oi
their natural head covering.
'There is more in this primitive fielt
of mineral wax passing into the contro
of American capital than appears OF thu
surface. These deposits have interferet
| in no small degree with the market fol
American parafine in European mar
kCts, and American paraffine is an i'm
portant product. The men who viii
control this Galician natural paraffin'
are greatly interested in the American
artificial parafine, and they intend tt
have the market in one way if the.
| can't in another."-New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
ualh Hoadsd conrressmsn.

There arc a great many more men in
the house with smooth heads than
smooth faces. Iheirhair seems naturally
to train down. Some of the baldest
heads have the shaggiest faces. More
men have long, flowing boards than
usual. Some members, like Holman,
who retain the old time prejudice against
hairy upper lip, havetheir faces shaved
clean, except the chin, and there have q
respectable beard. Holman has his
beard cut to a point after the French
style, but without the mustache the
effect is lost. Washington Letter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Bic Advapoe IN IN. prioe Of land,

Governor Buckner, of Kentucky, has
sold the Ashland block, a portion of his
Chicago property, to A. ]. Alexander, Of
Woodford county, KY, for 100000.
More than half a century ago Maj. Kings
bury bought the ground occupied by the
block for $500. 1t was inherited by his
daughter, who was the first wife Of Gov
ernor Buckner. Mrs. Buckner died many
years ago, but Governor Buckner remar-
ried a short time ago, his second wife be-
ing Richmond (Va.) belle.-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

An elliptical shaped gray stone, prob
ably two feet in length and about six
inches in diameter, was received at the
White House a day or two ago. accom-
panied by letter from Governor Prince,
Of New Mexico. He stated that the
stone was Of the idol age, anterior to the
arrival of the Spaniards in the western
continent, and it was known to be over
800 years old. Among the Pueblo In
dams the stone was venerated as a house
hold god, and examination showed that
with some rude tools an attempt had
been made to depict eyes, nose and
mouth on the upper fiat portion, while
in the center crossed hands are easily
discernible.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Bees Swarming in February.

While young man named Flint, son
of the bailiff to Mr.. E. Foster, Of Wood
bury, Tempsford, Bedfordshire, was en-
gagged in the fields one day in February
he suddenly heard the humming Of bees,
and on looking round he was astonished
to see splendid swarm of bees which
had alighted on a shrub. The youths
father is an amateur bee farmer, and be.
ing himself quite an expert, he soon OBJ
tanned q hive and secured the whole
swarm, which is said to be fine one. II
was subsequently presented to labor.
ing man residing in the neighborhood.- -
London Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Knocsed Them in Ar.in,

During the civil war Mr.. Charles Ness,
of Searsmont, was member of Maine
regiment. While in the south he had
bad fall, striking the back of his head
heavily on the ground, It left him par
TALLY blind and for nearly twenty-five
years he has been in the same condition,
While he could see somewhat, yet he
was unable to read. Recently Mr.. Ness
fell while carrying q pail ef II Ssl milk into
the house and struck the back Of hi, biz
head heavily On the iee,. Strange to say.
his eyesight has. been restored and he
can see to read as well as before the first
nt.-Pittsfield Advertiser.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD A HERO.
He Rebukes New York Swell fur striking
a IIttle Street UrehIn.

He Rebukes . New York Swell fur striking
. Little Street Urehin.
A queer looking little specimen Of hu-
manity with an arrnful Of newspapers
stood outside OF the Grand Central depot
the other afternoon, crying his wares.
His hair was long and unkempt, his
trousers were frayed at the edges, there
were patches OF poverty on his. little
jacket, but his eye was clear, and his
flattened nose showed that he was the
hero Of many a gutter battle.
A pompous looking individual, with
his coat thrown open, heavy cane in
his hand, and dressed in the height OF
fashion, came swinging down the street
in gorgeous style. The boy pulled one
of his papers out, offered it to the swell,
and was rewarded for his efforts by a
thump on the back with heavy cane.
The little fellow howled with pain. The
cabmen who congregate at the depot
smiled and the other boys laughed in
derision.
The swell had proceeded about three
steps on his way when a firm hand
grasped him by the collar, shook him
vigorously, and an old man, six foot two,
as straight as grenadier, and holding a
heavy malacca stick threateningly over
him, asked:
"How dare you hit boy?"
The swell tried to shake himself loose,
but it was no use. The old mans hand
was firm, the crowd was growing larger
and the boy was bowling as though his
heart would break.
"You, sir" went on the old man, as
the blood mounted to his face, "are a
disgrace to humanity. Old as am, /
can thrash you for that cowardly act.
And if l ever know you to again lift
your hand to boy will take the law
into my own hands"
The swell's head dropped a little, and
his face was pale. The old man looked
him firmly in the eye, shook him again,
as cat would mouse, and walked on.
As he did so the little boy, wiping the
tears from his cheeks, followed after and
thanked him. The old man patted him
affectionately on the head and disap-
peared in the crowd. There was no COM
ment except by the small boy, who ex-
claimed; ''Ain't he daisyl'' He brushed
the tears from his eyes and in moment
was as busy as ever selling his papers.
The old man was daisy. It was none
other than David Dudley Field, the
greatest constitutional lawyer in the
world, brother of Cyrus w. and Stephen
J. Field. He is nearly So years Of age
but as vigorous as man of so. In his
young days he was famous boxer and
athlete, and the way he tackled the howl
! ing swell showed that his good right
hand had not forgotten its cunning
New York Mail and Express.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
"H,. N,bs de- EisCel Tower. -

One of three giants (brothers) who
have exhibited their seven feet two Of
human architecture in dime museums
for the past three or four years was pass
ing the Office at the time when several
newsboys were marching away with
their papers. One Of them espied him.
paused, dropped his papers on the side
walk, and after gazing at him for mo-
ment, cried:
"Hil Jimmyl get on to his nibs de
Eiffel tower"
Then walking up to the giant, he asked:
"Say, mister, amt you afraid o ketch-
ing de grippe up there%-New York
Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Can't Got Their Dresses.

The ladies Of Calcutta are in despair
over an outbreak of smallpox just at the
height of the social season in the part Of
the city inhabited by the Darzi caste,
who do all the tailor work for the Eng
lish residents. Every person in the eos
tune of that caste who ventures out Of
his own section Of the city is turned
back at once by the police, and the ladies
can neither get their gowns that are
being made nor send new ones to be
made Tailor made gowns are all the
rage, too.-New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Mo- Protsctlon from Fire.

The authorities have at last discovered
that the royal palace at Brussels is abso-
lutely devoid Of any appliances to pre-
vent its sharing the fate of Laeken in
case Of any outbreak Of fire occurring.
There is not even an alarm bell, call
pipe or telephone available, and most Of
the woodwork is absolutely rotten. A
report on the whole matter is under con-
alteration, and all the valuable pictures
have meanwhile been taken to the ground
fioor to facilitate their removal in case
Of necessity. London World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Seven Handsome Brothers Seen Togethe

Seven Handsome Brothers Seen Together.
The presence of seven fine looking
men of commanding stature, wearing
full boards and having strong resem-
blance to one another, attracted the at
tention of the passengers in a car on the
Sixth avenue elevated railroad. One of
these men entered into conversation with
a reporter, and it was learned that the
party was composed of seven brothers,
ranging from 35 to 56 years. They had,
in accordance with an old annual family
custom, been celebrating the eighty
second birthday of their father, James
w. Hughes, at the old homestead at
South Orange, N. j. Three of the broth
ers live in Washington, one in Newark
and one in Brooklyn. The other two
live with their father and sister.-New
York Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Portable Essence Of light.

Coal gas corn, pressed into s per cent.
of its bulk, and reduced to abuttery char
acter-except favor-is the recent inven-
tion of an ingenious gentleman. II can
be evaporated by turning q stop cock.
This portable essence of light will bevery
useful, independent Of Its application To
army ballooning, in hundred different
ways-on board the steam launch, al
picnics, in the country house, in the
northern wilds Of Scotland and SO on
Court journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
ch.po. for sursr Cane in Florlda.

Claus Spreckels il in Florida and says
that what astonishes him most is the
richness Of the black muck lands In GER
tain localities and their peculiar adapta-
bility to sugar growing. This land, 90
long under water and formed almost
wholly Of decayed vegetable matter, he
regards as capable Of producing five Or
six tons Of sugar to the acre. New York
Evening Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The Paris theatres did not suffer from
the superior attractions Of the Exhibi-
ton, as the managers feared. On the
contrary, the presence Of sol many foreign
and provincial visitors raised the years
receipts to e1,2SO, ,0O0-an increase Of
e38o, 900 ON those Of the previous twelve
months, and $50, 900 above the receipts
Of the last Exhibition year, 1878. The
Opera made the largest sum-e159, 100
the Hippodrome stands next, with e11S,-
6s7, and the Francois comes third, with
e94,576.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
The Queen 81, and Turtles.

Among the delicacies which graced
Queen Victoria's table at q recent dinner
was q turtle 100 years Of age, which had
been brought from the Ascension island
d week previously by the government
cruiser Wye. So thoroughly did her
majesty enjoy the soup produced from
the fat of the reptile that the Wye has
just been dispatched to Ascension Ia dis
tance of many thousand miles-for a
further supply Of turtles. II Lcndon Let
for VI
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
petroleum motors GROWING popular.

Petroleum motors are being simplified
and improved to such an extent that they
may now be ranked among the useful
small motors. A number Of these little
engines have been running for over q
year in different parts Of Germany and
Russia, and in Belgium company for
their construction has been formed. The
motors range from one to four horse
power.-New Orleans Picayune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Mrs. Phoebe J. Houghton, of North
Easton. Mass, the daughter of revolu-
tionary soldier, has recently celebrated
her hundredth birthday. She remembers
with great distinctness the funeral Of
President Washington.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

It came out in an English court a few
days ago that 100 .wornout horses had
just been shipped from that country to
Germany and Belgium to be used up in
the manufacture Of sausage and that such
shipments were q regular thing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

An English travelling harpist has been
discovered cheating herailroads by car
rying his little girl done up in the green
bag with his harp. He had travelled 30
all about England. and has paid no fare
for the child.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

A parliamentary investigation into the
running Of trains on railroads entering
London from the south shows that upon
an average only about 90 per cent. OF all
passenger trains enter the city on time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

John Dailey,a q farm hand employed
near Brunswick, N. j., fell from a,hay-i
NOW and unjointed his neck. DIR. Carr
roll was called and said that the man
coaldA't live more than q few hours.
Daley said that he could, and he isstill
alive. The next morning he was Quiet
ing his shattered nerves by smoking q
cigar. His neck is still unjointed. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Mrs. Brown--I'll never forgive you for
not getting me the sealskin you prom
ised. You're too mean to live.
Brown That's nonsense. knew all
along we wouldn't ha"e ANY wjai'f,--.
Evocb
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

A match Is already being arranged for
the young King Alexander Of Servia,
whois not yet IL years old. The pro
posed'aIliance is with a grand duchess Of
Russia.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Teacher Weissbach will give lessons ~
German, Latin, Music or anyso The. lower ior
higher school branches during vacation, at
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Court circles are shocked because the
queen in her speech TO parliament last.
month referred to the Emperor William.
as the emperor of Germany" instead Of
as the German Emperor, = which is his
correct title. The queen herself, who is
most particular upon such points, ismore
shocked than any one else.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Ladies' clean your kid gloves with the Math
er Glove Cleaner. For sale only by Shoena-
her Bros.s nov z. 89-1y44 n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Horse for Sale.

A good family horse for sale. Enquire Of
L. l.. Orwig. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
For Sale.

A house and three lots in South Napoleon,
for sale cheap. Enquire of George Long,
Coxltlt NauCleOn tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Talk about women beingsH sHightyl3 Look at
bank cashiers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Money to Loan ct Sand z percent
M. KNUPP, Napoleon, o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Childrens pants and waists at the cash
tailors, Honeck's. N
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The doctor Of divinity should be q churct
piller.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Sub scribe for the NoarHwxsr;.sl.5o yea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-11
Briefs On August Magazines

Important articles in The Arena are
Economic Future of the New South. BY
PET n s Shaler; Domestic Infelicity OF
Literary Women, by Marion Harland; Our
Forsiga Immigration, by Peri Ander
Working Girls. by Rev. Nehemiah Boz n
ton; The Coming catsclysm of America AID
Ear pc. BY Prof. ]. Rodes Buchanan
Bosom; The Arena Company; $500 pei
year; siagle copies. 5s'c,s
The Magazine of American History con
| tinues {, admirably work 10 its special seli
| Historic Houses and Revolutionary Letters
SIimrsss Of Log Cabin Life in Esrlv Ohio
| The Beautiful Nsrrsgansest; Maj. Gen
Ebenezer Stevens; French CsnsdIaa
Peasantry; Our Beloved Flag. are the more
prominen, articles: while the editorial de-
parsments are well sustained. The number
is iuely illustrated. New York: "a
Broadway; so cts. per number; $500 q
year.
what Geld Cannot Bay" BY Mrs. Alex.
ander, is the long story in Lippincou's
Magazine. Other articles are Al the
End of the Passage. short story BY
| Rndyard Kipling; Mrs. Harriet Beeche.
Stowe: The lapse Of ToIstci; Mllk-Legisls-
ture; The Philadelphia Academy of Nasural
Sciences. and Lawn Tennis for Women
There are i've poems in the number besides
the usual Book. Talk. lPhilAde,phia: ].
B. Lippincott Company. Price IS cts.
One Of the most welcome magsz nes fos
the home il Marion Harland's The Home
Maker" Eos in il fourth volume; . issSe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-11
The Pioneer Grange OF Maiue.

The first grange of Patrons of Hus
bandry in Maine was Eastern Stal
Grange, which was organized at Hamp-
den in 1873, and CORES pondent of on'
of our State exchanges in writing of it:
present status, says
Since its organization We have helt
weekly meetings except in stormy wealth
er and for the past few years in tn,
month of July. During this time W,
have seen many changes.
Many have passed from earth. many
left for homes in other places. and 9th
ers left US for want Of interest in oul
cause; but still Eastern Star stands, and
is still in good working order.
We have not received many new mem
bers for the last two years and so moi
having SO much degree work, have spen
more time in literary exercises, discus
sion of the topics of the day; reading
recitation and music are some of thu
ways we spend our evenings. The ut
most harmony prevails among our mem
bcrs and we consider the Grange one oi
the best, if not the best organization
ever instituted for the farmer and hi,
family.
1t is peculiarly the farmers own or
ganization aud to be appreciated need,
only to be fully known and entered int
with the desire to be benefited by it and
no one can fully come into sympathy
and accord with the spirit it inculcate'
without becoming better for it,
The Grange needs more earnest work
| erS in its ranks to give ii the success il
merits.
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GOSSIP OF TIE ORANGES.

Bodwell Grange, Ashdale, Phipps
burg, had u very instructive meeting
Saturday evening. There were thirty
bountifully provided for with cake anC
ice cream. 1t il thought it can boast %
more professionals than any grange il
the county.
The following is list of the officer.
of Jefferson Grange, No. 1877. +. of II
which was recognized July ;i0th: A. G
Boynton. NJ; j. +. MeCurda. o Il +
Knight, H., j. Cunningham, ) f.. l.
Boynton, A. s, j. W. Jewett, Chap.
+. W. Peaslee, Sec; &. W. Benner
Treas q. =. Hilton. G.. H.. Mrs. \. c
Boynton. Pomona; Mrs. o. =. Hilton,
Flora; Mrs. &. W. Benuer, Ceres; Mrs
l.. IL. Dodge, T.. A. 5.
At the last regular meeting OF Chelsea
Grange, No. 2l5, the fourth degree was
conferred on six candidates. After the
work the "harvest feast was partakeu OF
by some over fifty members, and consisted
of all kinds Of good things for the sus-
tenance of the inner man. A very inter
esting paper was read called the liar
We ster" and edited by Brothers Arthur
Douglass and Edmund Searles. The
paper we understand is to be monthly
and if the first copy is to be taken az a
sample large amount of entertainment
and innocent Amusement will be derived
from it. Two applications for member
ship were received at this meeting and
there is now one candidate to take
the fourth degree. and altogether the
Grange is flourshing. All of the new
members are young people and eonse
quently new life is being enthused into
the old standbVs
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How Far Can You SEQ.

There has lem great discus iof
going ON in Europe concerning tile dis
tancc Mt which large objects on tht
earth's surface are visible. Emile Metz
ger mentions that he once saw keizers
pickt. in Sumatra, when separated from
it by distance of 10 English miles: h
also says that on very favorable occa
sions he has made out to see Guy
Meraei, ia Java, when $50 miles inter
vened. f. Hill, the civil engineer. say:
that he has seen Mount Blanc from Pi1
Muraun, near Dissentis. distance OF
almost 1870 miles. j. StaFlie Gardner
states that Mount Blanc il visible from
Piz Iandgard, though distant about
three degrees. Waymper. the explorer
says that when he was in Greenland he
could plainly see a mountain peak from
which he was separated by $50 miles
The whole range of the Swiss Alps have
been looked upon by J. iIippisIy while
300 hundred miles away; Sir W. Jones
afiirms that the Ilimalayas have APP
peared to his view from the great dis
lance of III miles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-11

Motion seems to be Il necessary cndow-
ment Of life. plants, says Gray, ''have
no need Of locomotion, and SO are gen
orally fixed fast to the spot where they
grow. Yet many plants move their
parts freely, sometimes when there is no
occasion for it that we can understand,
and sometimes accomplishing by it some
useful end. The sudden closing Of the
leaflets Of the sensitive plant and the
dropping of its leaf stalk when Jared,
also the sudden starting forward of the
stamens Of the barherry at the touch,
are familiar examples.
''Such cases seem at first view Sc
strange and so different from what we
expect of "A plant that these plants are
generally imagined to be endowed with
Il peculiar faculty denied TO common
vegetables. But a closer examination
will show that plants generally share in
this faculty: that similar movements
may he detected in them all, only-like
those of the hands Of clock or of the
shadow Of a sun dial-they are too slow
for the motion to be directly SEEN