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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Great Prairie Fire.

A tremendous prairie fire was raging
for several days in the Willow creek
district. It started about Eighteen Mile
Iake and burned north and south to the
Old Mans river, and to the Mcleod
trail west and the Blackfoot trail east.
The New Oxley ranch people were fight
ing the fire with desperation, but the
wind was SO strong they could do moth
ing. The fire caught the Oxley ranch
outfit while they were crossing Willow
creek with some 5000 head of cattle to
summer grazing, scattering the cattle
all over the country. A district fifty to
sixty miles north and south and twenty
to thirty miles east aud west has been
burned over. Experienced cattlemen
say 1t was as bad q prairie fire as they
have ever Calgary Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Five Pound Mountain Trout.

Some years ago the Cold Spring brook,
that flows from the Pleasant Valley hills
between Bath and Hammondsport and
empties into Lake Keuka at this place,
was stocked with California mountain
trout. The stream was a natural trout
brook, and the California trout thrived
in its waters. Specimens have been
caught, with hook and line, weighing
three pounds. One day recently Harry
Champlin, who runs a grist mill along
the creek, two miles from Hammonds-
port, saw splashing in the tail race Of
his mill. He discovered that very
large fish of some kind had got into close
quarters there, and he succeeded in cap
turing with his hands what proved to be
trout that weighed over five pounds
Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Heated lTausoIeums,

An innovation which will doubtless
give rise to considerable amount of dis
cussion is that Of heating mausoleums.
Those Of the late Emperor Frederick of
Germany at Potsdam, and of his father
in-law, the late prince consort, at Wind
sor, are both being fitted with an elab-
crate system of radiators and steampipes.
This, however, is fashion which is not
likely to become popular. For the num-
Der of persons who can afford to main
tain steam engines and boilers for the
purpose Of keeping their family tomb
warm is necessarily limited.-New York
Telegram.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The money spent for fetes, carriage
hire, printing and "indemnities," at the
Hotel de Villa in Paris is said to be just
five times that of the days of the en-
pire. The number of sinecures has been
nearly trebled to find places for friends
Of the higher officers. The last ball of
the Hotel de Villa was to cost 14O, 900
francs, and the expenditures being really
$4,000 francs less thesurplus was divided
up among the employees. An investiga-
ton may soon be expected.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
June.

An May there he's been whispering In the treesl
OF changes that would make this old world new;
Sweet rumors-brought by blrds who Outer
through
The year ahead Of summer-that the breeze
Would kiss the buds 10 odorous mysteries
OF mary petals and undreamed Of hue
Lol as June comes (ths gossip birds spoke true0
At every step great roses brush her knees
June Is maid whose virgin eyes shine clear
With truth and innocence; who sees her knows
She Is nor child nor woman, yet so near
To both that each might claim the grace she
shows
Most like her dearest flower she doth appear,
A half unfolded, thirty petaled rose
Ladies' Home Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The oldest proposition made for q
long time is that Of man at Big Sandy
Gap, in the widest part of Kentucky. A
railroad is building in that country and
one Peter Kidd offers $500 cash for the
privilege Of covering the first engine and
cars that get into that place with can
vas for twenty-four hours and of charg-
ing twenty-five cents admission to the
mountaineers and their families for en-
tering the tent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
Construction Of q Leg Bone.

A novel operation has been performed
in the Edinburgh Royal infrmary. A
farmer was suffering from a diseased
leg bone, induced by an accident. On
medical advice he came to the infrmary
and was put under the careo of Mr.. Miller,
surgeon, who determined to remove the
diseased portion and substitute an OK rib.
The operation was performed month
ago, and it seems it has been so success
full that the man will be about again
shortly with limb as strong and healthy
as ever.-New York Telegram.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Patriarch Who Chops Wood.

Charles Higgins, of Mapleton, Me-,
who is more than 81 years of age, has
been in woochoppers' camp all winter,
where he held up his end in hard work
with the other young fellows. Mr.. Hig-
gins favorite. breakfast is pie and pork,
with dozen or SO "fapjacks" thrown
in; and to that simple and austere fare
he attributes most of his present vigor.
Human nature is strange puzzle. Had
this doughty old patriarch become
health food crank in early life, the
chances are that he would have died at
50.-New York Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
No Further Assuranc. Nece,,arv.

This story is being told of which Will
lam Hubert, the 5-year-old son of Harry
Hubert, is the hero. Mr.. Hubert re-
Gently departed for Europe with his
wife, William remaining behind as the
guest of his grandmother. The other
morning she announced to her grandson
at the breakfast table: "Well, William,
Ihave just got telegram that papa and
mamma arrived SAFE"
"Humph," replied the youngster.
"Didn't / know thati Didn't pray to
God that the ship wouldn't sink!"-Cin-
cinnai Enquirer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Some time ago the teacher of River
side (Cal.) school instructed her class
how to act in case of emergencies, such
as drowning, gunshot accidents, etc. A
day or SO after the lesssn lad named
Haight went home and found his baby
sister given up for dead, after being
picked out of canal There was no
doctor to be had, and young Haight went
to work to applyhis lesson, and ia lit
tie while the baby was all right.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A White and Red Robin.

A white and red robin astonishes the
fishermen Of Quonochontaug, R. I. It
has built its nest in shaggy reach Of
pasture near the laundering ocean break
ers. The birds body is Of a snowy white,
even to the tip Of its tail, excepting its
breast, which is rosy red. A red and
white robin was never heard Of before.
Boston Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The most northerly railway in the
world is that one between Sweden and
Norway. It runs from Lulea, q little
town at the top Of the Gulf Of Bothnia,
to Elvegaard, fort on the Atlantic in
the ford Of Ofoten. The works are fire.
quently stopped on account of the sever
ity Of the climate, but it is hoped that
the line will be opened in 1891.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
a Valuable Eloctrioal Lantern.

By an ingenious combination of lem
ses Professor Stricken, of Vienna, con-
trives to project the magnified images Of
objects on white screen in their nat
rlral colors, so that, for instance, a small
Pimple on patient can be shown in its
real appearance to an audience Of many
hundred students. One Of the expert
ments will be demonstration Of the
palpitations of the heart Of small ami
mal.-Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Bath, Me-, is building what is expect
ed to be the largest wooden sailing ship
in the world. She will be 1856 feet long
on the keel, will be q three decker, and
will carry four masts. She will register
about $500 tons.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Harvard university is to have beau
tiful and exclusive possession in very
valuable collection of glass flowers made
by secret process by a Dresden firm
named Blatcka. Three hundred or four
hundred specimens have already been re-
ceived. The collection, when complete,
will illustrate all the families of plants
in North America.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The waters Of the Ochtahatchee lake
in Florida ran of through its 1nder-
ground channel q few days ago, and an
immense number Of the finest kind Of
fish were secured by the citizens of the
vicinity.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Ferdinand ]. Dreer, Of Philadelphia,
has presented to the Historical Society Of
Pennsylvania collection of 5000 auto
graph letters and reliquary curios. The
collection embraces letters Of Revolution
ary interest, and signatures of distin-
guished men and women Of the last 100
years.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
The bow Of the Period. !.

Sunday School Teacher-Well, john
ny, what would you do if you were a
man?
Johnny-Td slug de umpire wot gave
decision agin Twirly Sam de odder
day. Epoch.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

In blacksmith's shop at Audlem,
England, a robin has built nest on
ledge close to where the horses are shed,
and is now sitting upon it's eggs. Neither
the din Of the hammer nor the flying
sparks from the anvil appear to disturb
the bird.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Flocks ofwild pigeons have reappeared
OF K!pgston, Ont, after many years alb
sence. Good crops and a sickly summer
are thought in Canada to mark the years
when wild pigeons are plenty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is stimulating
and nourishing to the consumptive, the old
and feeble. II is absolutely pure. Sold by
Inn Fl. GATHMAN, Napoleon, 0.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
A Fresh Umpire.

"Call the game" whispered the cap
tain anxiously. @
Baseball. said the new umpire. Dry
Goods Chronicle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

voigt & Hillabold, in Holgate, have an ex-
cellent stock of jewelry. They also do re-
pairing on short notice. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Go to George johnson for fine carts and
buggies. Cheapest place in Napoleon, one
door North of Miller House. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

The finest line of gents furnishings in the
city can be found at the Eagle Clothing
House. Goods new and stylish. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05
NORTH BOUND.
TRAIN SERVICE.

No. SO. This is solid train, Pomeroy to Toledo,
daily, except Sunday; on Sunday 1t will run thr ough
ion points only making direct connection at Mari
on for Chicago, reaching Chicago at 800 p. M.
connecting with trains carrying Pullman and Tour
list Sleapers for all Pacific Coast and intermediate
points.
No. 81, daily between Columbus and Chicago, and
carries Pullman Palace Sleeping and Reclining
Chair Car arriving at :25 O. m.
No. 81, daily, except Sunday, Columbus to Tole
do, making direct connections at Toledo for Detroi
and points north and east and at Marion for Chica
60, arriving there at 6:15 p. IN.
No. 35, daily, columbus to Toledo, making direct
connections at Toledo for Detroit and ali points
north and east.
For further information call on agents O. Il. V.
T. R'y.
Meals,
CHAS. II. ROCKWELL, GenT Supt.
a. J. FALKENBAOH,
Genl Pass. Agt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

WIN. F. Binxley, Dentist.
Rooms over Humphreys Drug Store. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Money to loan at low rate by Camp
bell q Van Campen.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

L,R.siford's City Tonsorial Parlors,
Bitxer Block.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Kingsford hats at Honeck's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-05

Accommodation train leaves Columbus at 80 D.
m. daily, except Sunday Newark S:55 D, m. arrives
GAINESVILLE 6 AS D. m.
Columbus, GAINESVILLE and sandusky Accommo-
daions leaves Columbus n 40 M. arrives Zanes-
VILE 9:2O .. m, Sandusky IL 80 D. m.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19

dustry. Now, therefore. [. Benjamin Har-
rison, president United States ofAmerica,
do hereby appoint Thursday, the 9th
day OF the present month of November,
to be observed as day of prayer and
thanksgiving, and do invite the people
upon th at day to cease from their labors
to meet in their accustomed houses Of
worship, and to join in rendering graft
tude and praise to our benefcent Creator
for the rich blessings he has given to us
as a nation, and invoking a continuance
ofHis protection and grace for the future.
| commend to my fellow citizens the priv
ilege of remembering the poor, the
homeless and the sorrowful. Let us en-
deavorto merit the promised recompense
Of charity and the gracious acceptance
of our praise.
In testimony whereof, [ have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this,
the eighth day of November, in the year
of our Lord, one thousand, eight hun
dred and ninety, and OF the Independence
OF the United States, the one hundred
and fifteenth. BENJAMIN HARRISON. =
By the president.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19
Foul Brood in the Apiary.

When once foul brood gets possession
in the apiary of the ignorant and care
less the wisest course is to burn the dis
eased colonies. Intelligent apiarists are,
however, advised to try the remedy Of
transferring during the honey flow, ap-
proved by Quimby, DR.. Mason, Profess
sor Cook and others, who assume that
no disease or disease germs dwell upon
or within the bees, but either in the
honey, the brood or in and about the
cells. Professor Cook, in bulletin just
received from the Michigan station, ad-
vises thus:
About four weeks before the probable
end Of the honey harvest cage the queen
inside the hive. AS soon as the brood is
developed set new hive where the old
one stood, filled with foundation, and
shake the bees, queen and all, in front Of
this hive on paper that can be burned
Do this under bee tent or at nightfall
when the bees have ceased to fly. Now
burn the papers, extract the honey and
melt up the combs. The honey may be
boiled and fed back to the bees, but if
not boiled do not let them get any of it.
Either burn the old hive or place itin boil
ing water. If affected colonies are dis
covered after the honey flow leave them
till subsequent harvest on the next sea-
son. In case colonies are kept over for
treatment till the next season these
should be fed medicated syrup-sali-
cylic acid solution-inside the hive, af-
ter nightfall, and every precaution taken
to prevent robbing.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

President Harrison has issued the fol-
lowing proclamation
By the grace and favor of Almighty
God, the people of this nation have been
led to the closing days OF the passing
year, which Las been full OF the blessings
of peace and the comforts of plenty.
BOuntiful compensation has come to us
for the work of our minds and of our
hands in every department of human in
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19

1t contains three good hotels, three general
stores, saw and planning mill, bank. money order
postoice, telegraph office, the finest school build
ing in Putnam county, seed house making seed
for the South a speciality, fine Congregational and
Episcopal Church edfces, public library, a lit
erary club drug store, rose garden of many
acres, lakes unsurpassed in beauty, society for
culture and refinement found in but few places in
the State. No saloons and no cattle or hogs run
ming at large, This is the kind of town which peo-
pie seeking a southern home are invited to came
and see. If they wish to remain transiently to
spend the winter HOTEL INTERLACHEN ex-
tends generous greeting at very moderate rates
and very low terms to those who come early.
For particulars write for illustrated Inter
lachen" sent free to all applicants Address
GEO. w. HASTINGS
Interlachen Fla
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19

which have prevailed for the last four
Years.
Resolved, That such committees shall
in the first instance call upon the parties
controlling such rate of freight and re-
quest the withdrawal of such advance,
and shall be empowered to represent the
Exchange in any manner which may sub
serve the purpose desired of preventing
such advance of freight rates.
1t was then moved that the representa-
tives in this city of the various lines in
terested, be invited to come before the
board and explain why the rates we're to
be increased.
In obedience to this suggestion the fol-
lowing transportation men made their ap-
pearance: F, B. Papy, assistant traffic
manager of the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railroad; J. P. Beckwith, gen
eral agent Ocean Steamship Company; j.
A. Leslie, superintendent Clyde Line;
James Menzics, S. E. agent Georgia
Southern and Florida; W. II. Peasants,
Asst. G. F. A. F. C. & p. Railway, and
James Calhoun, G. F. A. j., 7. & X. w.
These gentlemen all expressed them
selves as being opposed to the increase,
but stated they we're powerless to avert
the advance, as the presidents of the
lines signing the above mentioned circu-
lar were responsible.
During the course of the remarks it was
clearly shown that the transportation
lines in Florida were not in any way re-
spOnsible for the the increase. Mr. Men
zies of the Georgia Southern & Florida
stated thathis line had not agreed to the
increase and would not be party to it
and would abandon any effort to work
business to the East unless rates were ar
ranged satisfactory to them.
After the transportation men withdrew
the following resolution was unanim GUS
ly adopted:
Resolved. That the Florida Fruit Ex-
change appreciates the generous stand
taken by the Georgia Southern & Florida
Railroad in declining to join in the ad-
vance of freight rates upon Florida Or
anges and desires to give expression to the
same by such support as may be in our
power, -.-
After transacting some further bust
ness of a general character the board on
motion adjourned at 6.3Op.m m.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve,
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblainr
Corns, and off Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by both the drugstores.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-19
Increase of Freight Rates.

Increase OF Freight Rates.
A very important meeting of the direc-
tors OF the Florida Fruit Exchange was
held at the exchange headquarters in
Jacksonville Wednesday.
After disposing of routine matter, such
as reports OF general manager and special
committees, Manager Ives then called
the attention of the board to the pro-
posed increase of the orange rates to
eastern points, viz: New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, and read a
copy of the circular letter issued by the
lines interested, which read as follows:
Whereas, it is the experience OF the
various lines engaged in the transporta-
ton of oranges between Florida and the
eastern cities, that the rates which have
prevailed for the past few years do not
compensate them for the care and superb
or character of the transportation re-
quired; therefore, at a meeting OF the
presidents, it was resolved that the rate
on oranges from Callahan, Fernandina,
Jacksonville, Lake City, Live Oak and
Gainesville via South Atlantic ports to
New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore,
be made forty cents per box; that the
rate from Palatka be made fifty cents
per box; through rates from orange
shipping pOintsin FloridatO be the same
via all junction points all rail and other
oil To +~ 10
tinued; this to take effect November 23,
1890. (Signed)
Atlantic Coast Line,
Ocean Steamship Co.,
Richmond and Danville r. R.,
Clyde Steamship Co.,
Sav'h, Fla. and Western r. r.,
Mallory Line.
Mr.. Ives explained that this meant an
increase of 33h per cent. or 10 cents per
box.
The matter was then fully discussed by
the board and the following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolved, That the Florida Fruit Tx
CuduSO O0A ACoCIJ plONOolO 0S5OiAOO. IAO
action taken by the transportation lines
out of Florida to advance the freight on
oranges 33h percent; that such advance
will certainly produce a great injury to
the fruit growers of Florida.
Resolved, That circular letter be ad-
dressed to the fruit growers of Florida,
calling their attention to this unwar-
ranted advance, and asking their coop
GRAFTON in such measures as may be
thought advisable to prevent the imposi-
ton of this increased burden upon the
fruit growing interests of Florida
Resolved, That the president and general
manager be requested to takesuch action
as may be practicable to enable the Or
ange crop of Florida to reach market at
rates of freight not exceeding the rates
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-13
New Castle TEACHERS Institute.

The 18th annual session of the New
Castle County Teachers Institute will be
held in the Opera House, at Middietown
ON the 18TH 18th, 20th and DIST of Noyem-
Der. Col. l.. +. Copeland of Harrisburg,
Pa, Col. George W. Balm of Lexington,
KY, and Hon. viii Cunbacs of Indiana
will he the evening lecturers. The pro-
gramme for the day sessions will be most
interesting and attractive. The following
well-known institute workers have been
secured DR.. George NJ. Phillips, principal
of the Normal School at West Chester DR..
T.. o. Lyle, principal of the Normal School
at Millersville, Pa; Miss Alma Sager
Welsh Of Bloomsbury, Pa; ex-Superin-
tendent James NJ Coughlin of Luzerne
county, Pa; j. A, Whitelock of Cape May,
N. j., and others.