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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
No Gordon sashes on tho Exchanrs.

NO OoEuoh 0ushes On tho EAACuauBos
The masculine sash appears this sum-
mer to be proper subject for discus
sion, as well as popular adjunct to the
toilet Of gentlemen. The time has gone
by when decorum demands that the
waistcoat shall be worn with the ther-
mometer marking the nineties. IF one
may judge from the samples displayed
in the windows of the furnishers' shops,
the sash which is worn at the seaside
and in the tennis court is unlimited as
to color. But sashes of a modest hue are
creeping into use in the streets of Boston,
especially since Speaker Reed and Mr..
Lodge popularized them upon the floor
of congress.
But there is one place in Boston where
the sash may not enter. One daring
member of the Boston Stock Exchange
ventured upon the floor with his waist
enveloped in the silken adornment. He
was at once and unceremoniously hus-
tied out and warned never to appear
again upon the floor Of the exchange in
such guise. The congress OF the Uni
ted States may suffer its members to ar
ray themselves in such q manner, but
the Boston Stock Exchange, never!-
Boston Advertiser.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
A Live Headless Hon.

A little negro boy was exhibiting on
the streets of Mayville, N. Y, a remark
able instance of tenacity of life in the
shape of csicken hen which had lost
its head ov1- four months ago but con-
tinues well and hearty. The creature
walked about, scratching in the earth
and appearing quite unconscious Of its
loss. 1t is ed by cramming the food
down the & 1ered gullet, and evidently
thrives under this peculiar method Of
feeding, for it is in excellent condition.
\ The boy who owns it says that it lays
regularly and has actually made nest
and raised brood Of chickens since the
loss Of its head. It has, however, shed
nearly all Of its feathers, except those Of
the tail, and shows no signs Of ever hav-
ing any more. Cor. Philadelphia Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Another Prophscx Failed.

A strange story is now being circu-
lated in India about a gold plate, with
inscriptions upon it in the Tamil and
Telegu languages, which is said to have
fallen from heaven. The Hindoo Patriot
gives the following version of it:
A plate made of the finest gold, con-
tanning the following inscription, fell
from heaven and was found in the temple
grounds at Benares by the person who
saw it fall. The inscription is as fol-
lows:
"From the month of June, 1890, God
himself will rule as emperor of Hindoo-
stan, incarnating himself in human
form. From that time forward there
will be justice all over the world, and
the munis (sages) will be worshiped by
the people.
"All the diseases of men will be cured,
dogs will walk and talk as men do, and
man, whose life is now established at
seventy years, will in the future have it
extended to 1875 years"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A strange and exciting runaway of q
horse through Penn street business
place occurred at Reading, Pa. Charles
w. Bechtel owned q $500 spirited trotter,
which was standing in front Of his cloth
ing house, hitched to a trotting buggy.
The animal SHE'D at ia bicycle and dashed
on the pavement. He dashed into De
Witt q Hillegass' leaf tobacco ware
house, q building 200 feet long. He en-
tered by the front door while the place
was crowded, and made q mad break
for the rear. About the middle Of the
building he tore loose from the vehicle,
cleared an elevator shaft twenty-five
feet wide and dashed through the rear
door into the street below, distance Of
some twenty feet. His progress was only
stopped by striking brick house on the
opposite side Of the street, crushing in a
wall. The animal died three hours later.
Baltimore American.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
The ..Honest" Georgian.

A Georgia man tumbled out Of boat
in river near his home in sight of
frenzied friends and disappeared. A
body was found in the stream few
weeks later which was identified as his
by his sfamily and twenty acquaint-
ances. But the life company in which
he was insured felt compelled to with
hold payment for while, and was sued
for the amount. Judgment would have
gone against the company sure had not
the drowned" man walked into court
alive and told how he had dived under
the boat, hidden in the bushes on the
other side, rified grave a few days
later for corpse. which he rugged out
with his own clothes and dumped into
the water. But his conscience and evil
dent pride In letting his neighbors see
the size Of the joke he had gotten on
them were too much for his cupidity,
and he gave the whole snap away. Chi
cago Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The time has come for the summer re-
sort joke and summer resort gossip, so
the following experience Of . Washing
ton druggist may be considered season
able. he said he had been going to the
seashore every summer, and had fallen
into the habit Of taking with him box
Of the best cigars that his case in the
store afforded. being moderate smoker,
with taste for good weed. But up
to a certain time he found it difficult to
obtain any enjoyment out Of his costly
tobacco, finding that as soon as he got
near the air of the ocean the cigars be-
gan to droop and Hxt, as the smokers
phrase goes, and their draught became
difficult, and the process Of pulling them
became an altogether tedious operation.
One day he was smoking one of them
with good deal of difficulty ON a chair
on the beach when gentleman sitting
near accosted him, saying that he had
noticed the trouble he was having with
his cigars, and that they were probably
of an imported brand. To this the drug
gist assented, and the other, pulling a
couple of cigars from his pocket, handed
them to the rather astonished smoker
with the remark that he thought they
would go better. So the druggist lit one
Of them, and in minute was enjoying
one Of the most delightful smokes he had
had since he left home. The cigar drew
finely and did not wilt as the others had
done.
He asked his new friend why it was,
and was told that it seemed imported ci-
gars are 80 affected by the salt air as to
lose their shape and their drawing quail
titles, while cheap cigars or "two-fers,"
as they are called, seem to be at their
best in such an atmosphere, absorbing
just enough of the salt air to take on
delicious flavor. Thenceforth the drug
gist saved money by smoking nothing
but cheap cigars while he was at the
seashore, and every time he saw man
trying to smoke good cigar with the
same luck which he had encountered he
played the ''good Samaritan" and offered
him bad one, together with the advice
to smoke none other within reach of the
air from the sea. He also found that
when he returned to town the good ci-
gars would regain their shape and quail
ity and were as enjoyable as ever, while
the others were as detestable as he had
always found them to be.-Washington
Star
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
The Siberian unixarnitx.

The medical faculty Of the new uni
versity of Tomslz (western Siberia) is be-
ing rapidly organized. Eight chairs
have recently been filed up, Professor
Albitzh having been appointed to that
Of general pathology, Professor Vino
gradow to that of pathological anatomy,
Professor Ssudakow to that Of hygiene,
Professors Kuzlow and Kortunow to
those Of special pathology and thera-
peutics and internal medicine, and Pro
fessor Rogowitsch and DR.. Salistchew to
that Of surgery. The chair Of pharma-
cology, which was offered to DIR. Paw
low, is still vacant, owing to that gen.
tleman having accepted similar ap-
pointment at Warsaw. The erection of
the various clinics is being proceeded
with, and it is hoped they will be ready
for the reception Of patients about the
beginning Of next year.-Chicago Her
aid
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
EIghty-ons Changes.

'This Is the season." said o Detroit
tailor the other day, "when the average
young man concerns himself about his
summer suit.
HE Is anxious to blossom out In keep
ing with the gladness Of the season. I
know one shabby genteel in this city
who was figuring on producing the best
effect with the least expenditure. HJw
do you suppose he managed?
"He bought three suits, one black, one
blue and one white. He studied the
situation out very carefully, and as he
saw the wonderful possibilities of three
suits a broad smile spread over his face.
He tells me he is going to the seashore,
and that he is going to manage like this;
''In the morning he viii wear his white
coat, blue vest and black trousers; noon,
black coat, white vest and blue trousers;
out for stroll, blue coat, black vest,
blue trousers; tennis, white coat, black
vest, blue trousers; on the veranda,
black coat, blue vest and white trousers,
etc.
''Now, how long do you think this
young man can stay at the watering
place and never commit the social desc
Grafton of appearing twice in the same
OUTFIT
''Give it up?
"Well, just eighty-one days. He has
nine pieces in his wardrobe, and each
piece is capable Of nine distinct combi-
nations or eighty-one changes in all.
mot SO bad, is iti Let our impecu-
NOUS young men stick pin where it
will do the most good. With these suits
of clothes young swell can be joy
and delight to his friends for nearly
three long months, a period almost coin.
cident with the whole summer-and nc
two days alikeI-Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
An Old Soldier.

A conspicuous figure in the procession
at the unveiling of the Lee monument,
at Richmond, was the venerable Pro-
fessor F. N. Crouch, the composer of
Kathleen Mavourneen." He is perhaps
nearer 80 than 80 years of age, yet hale
and hearty. He was arrayed in full
uniform of Confederate gray, having
come on from Baltimore to meet prob
ably for the last time his soldier COM
rades of the old First Howitzers. His
comrades say that no drawer soldier ever
fought with the artillery Of the army Of
northern Virginia. Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

While exercising horse at Fort Col
Inns, Colo, the animal became enraged
and attempted to bite its leader. The
trainer succeeded in preventing the furi-
GUS beast from injuring him until the
halter broke, when the animal picked
him up by the shoulder and threw him
to the ground with great violence. Then
burying his teeth in the flesh of the
prostrate man the brute trampled upon
him. The trainers chest was crushed,
three ribs were broken and the flesh on
all parts of his body was bruised and
crushed
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Some strange judicial proceedings are
reported from Queensland, Australia.
The presiding judge was in hurry to
get away and tried cases continuously
for thirty-six hours. At one stage all.
the available jurors were occupied in
considering verdicts, and, not to lose
time, the judge ordered the doors of the
court room to be locked, and then I'm
pounded every person in the audience
qualified to serve. Many of the jurors
were so exhausted by continuous service
that they fell asleep in their seats, but
the trials went on.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Flower peddlers have adopted new
wrinkle for gaining entrance to the big
Office buildings in New York. They
have discovered by experience that the
janitors' employees win not let them ply
their trade If the flowers are carried in
baskets or on trays, SO they now carry
them in japanned tin boxes, like those
used for keeping valuable papers in law
yers' offices. The boxes are kept closed
while the peddlers are in sight of the
employees in the big buildings. The
boxes have another advantage they keep
the flowers cool and fresh.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The Duke of Fife has just sold his fine
estate of Rothiemay, Banffshire, which
has belonged to the Fife family since
the middle Of the last century, when it
was purchased by Alexander Duff, Of
Brace, from the Abernethies, of Saltoun,
to whom it belonged when Mary Queen
of Scots resided at Rothiemay house, in
1868, during her northern progress. Her
rooms are still to be seen in the man
sion, which is one Of the most ancient in
the county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Sam Jones Makes Thousand Conver

Sam Jones Makes Thousand Converts.
The greatest meeting that has ever
been held in Richmond, and probably in
the country, was the one conducted by
the Rev. Sam Jones. 1t was for men
only.
The Tabernacle seats 1900 persons.
Every seat was taken, and not less than
1000 stood up. On the outside of the
structure were probably 1000 more, and
hundreds went away when they found
they could not get seats. Not less than
$4,000 or $4,000 men came to hear the
preacher.
The sermon had apowerful effect upon
the congregation. At its close Mr.. Jones
asked all who would promise to live bet
ter lives and give up sinful habits to
stand up. Not less than 10000 men
arose. 1t was sight never seen here.
The preacher then asked all who were
not church members and who wanted to
become Christians to come up and shake
his hand. Hundreds pressed forward
with tears in their eyes. Not nearly all
could get to the preacher, as the crowd
was so dense. 1t is estimated that not
less than 1000 persons were converted,
among them many solid and substantial
business men. Some Of them were peo-
pie who had not before heard Mr.. Jones,
and who had ridiculed his style of preach
ing.-Cor. Norfolk Virginian.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The present year is the tercentenary
of the discovery of the microscope, which
in its crude form was due to Jansen, a
spectacle maker Of Middleburg, Holland.
The occasion is TO be celebrated by an
international microscopic exhibition,
which is to be shortly held at Antwerp,
when an endeavor will be made to bring
together collection Of instruments
which viii fairly show the progress Of
the microscope from its simple original
fssrm to that of the present day. '@5
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Autograph fans, a revival Of an old
fashion, are made this season of ivory
paper, an excellent imitation of real
ivory, and on each stick the name or
sentiment and names Of fayorite beaux
or friends can be inscribed with indelble
ink. f you number an artist or a nusi-
clan among your fayorites sketch Or a
bar Of music and the autograph can per-
haps be etched upon two or more of the
sticks, along with the name of the etcher.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
summer work in the Churches.

The churches manage to keep inter
ested, though it is summer. While q
Pitts6eld Methodist church is disciplin-
ing q member who persists in publishing
a Sunday paper, Westfeld fold is labor
ing with a brother who shouts amen at
the wrong places and sings through his
nose. Springfield Mass J Homestead
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Hiram Lukens went to work on The
Doylestown (Pa.) Intelligencer in June,
1889, as printers devil and has been con-
tinuously employed on that paper ever
since. celebrating his fifty-eighth anni-
versary in the Office on June 81. He is a
compositor and works every day at his
casA.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Childs, Of
Philadelphia, are at their seaside home
at E1beron.. Their country place near
Bryn Mawr is open every Thursday for
visitors, and often hundred or more
carriages can be seen passing in and out
Of the gates on q fine Thursday after
noon, giving .sWootton" the appearance
Of public park. In addition to the
equipages hundreds of persons go on foot.'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

"A BIT OF Advice from nm old Fisherman.
Get to adrug store as soon as you can,
and buy two ounces Of the best olive oil
mixed with one ounce Of lime water,
and drop or two Of rose water just to
scent it. Then rub it on your burned
face, and it will take all the infamnna-
ton out in next to no time. Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Farmer Beadle, of Bayside, L. l., shot
golden eagle at that place the other
day, the first one killed in the vicinity
since 1875. He saw the huge bird de-
scend into his poultry yard and fly into a
tree with chicken. A shot from his
rifle brought it to the ground. It meas
ured nearly seven feet across its extend
ed wings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A recent hail storm at Alusa, CAL, ex-
posed the fact that bats live in the green
foliage of trees during the summer. The
hailstones knocked great many to tho
ground.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A couple from Pocahontas, w. Va,
who went to Cumberland. Md, to be
married, were delayed thirty-six hours
in having the ceremony performed be-
cause the groom was not old enough by
that number Of hours to get a license.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

1t is estimated that nearly 200, 900 per-
sons visit the White mountains annual
ly, and the income from the mountain
houses is about 5000, 600. Of which
s1 ,000, 900 is clear profit. N
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
An admirable proyision has been mas

An admirable provision has been made
by the magistracy Of Breslau, which
viii tend in more ways than one to the
improvement of pupils in the public
schools, A botanical school garden has
been instituted for the regular supply Of
plants to the schools Of the place, and
for enabling teachers to make observa-
tions on the spot with their pupils.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Five members Of the Havemeyer fam
lily have insured their lives for 100000
each. The policies were written by two
agents, and the joint commissions win
amount to $60,000 % W
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

q. @. Groschner's is the cheapest place in
town to buy Wagons, buagies, surries snd
carts, Call and examine them before yon
buy. A first class job guaranteed Or money
refunded. 6t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Don't forget to call and carry away one Of
those spring suits. Never before in the his
tory Of the clothing trade has there been such
bargains offered as you will find now on sale
at Henry Meyers Eagle Clothing Store. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Excursion rates to GRAND Army Encamp
ment at Boston, only $ls.75 for round trip
from Napaleon. Time from Napoleon "a
hours; no change Of cars BY taking 6;43 q. m.
train. n. L. KNICxERHocKER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

In New Zealand Mormon convention
has just closed its sittings, at which it
was officially reported that there are
5000 Morlnons in that colony, and that
500 converts were made during the past
year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Lamps Of all Kinds.

/ A large and fine stock Of lamps, hanging,
stand, bracket, etc., can be found ct Brad
|ley's. The best stock in town and at prices
never heard Of before. tf
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Toledo, st. Louis and Kansas City 3. RI
will sell excursion tickets less than half fare
including admission coupon.
ia @. O. JEHKINs, Gent. Paas Agt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A poor washerwoman at Fayetteville,
Ark.. who a few days ago was notified
that she had been granted pension and
would receive 5000 back pay, was 80
overcome with Joy that she died.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
s.rusE and burned By lightning.

Living in the southern part Of Colum-
bia county, at small place called Fly
City, resides the family Of John Vos-
burgh. Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs
Vosburgh, with their 4-year-old child,
retired at 0 o'clock. An infant occupied
the crib near the bed. This is the last
they remember until more than an hour
afterward, when upon returning to con-
sciousness it was seen that the clock had
stopped at fiveminutes past o, and it is as
sumed that electricity entered the dwell
ing at that time.
Mr.. Vosburgh first became conscious
and endeavored to get up, but was un-
able to do So In few minutes he tried
again and took hold of the child, finding
it apparently lifeless. In the meantime
Mrs. Vosburgh had partly recovered,
and finding the room in sitting condi-
ton crawled to the window and opened
it, and then returned to her husband
and child. Mr.. Vosburgh gained suffi-
cient strength to assist, and they carried
the child into the open air and brought
it to consciousness. Neighbors were
called, and by that time Mrs. Vosburgh
had become exhausted.
Mr.. vosburgh's night shirt was torn
entirely down the back. The bed was
wrecked. A large hole was burned in a
feather bed, one of the bolts in the bed
stead had disappeared and has not been
found. The child has sore on the arm
extending from the wrist to the elbow,
having the appearance of being burned,
with fostering sore in the center. A
hairpin holding Mrs. Vosburgh's hair has
the appearance of being melted. The
infant in the crib was not disturbed in
any manner. There is no other evidence
of the appearance of electricity in any
part of the house.
1t is case that battles all theories, and
the work that did it is as unusual as it
is mysterious. The father and child
have practically recovered, but the mo-
ther is still Frustrated. Hudson IN. "
Register.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Guest Have you any quail on toast;
Waiter NO, sir. "Any broiled snow
birds?" 'No, SIR" "Well, how about
stewed terrapin?" ''We haven't any,
air." "Then give me corned beef sand.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
CITY NEWS in BRIEF.

The material for the police signal sys-
tenn will arrive in this city shortly.
A supposed mad dog was killed at
Thirteenth and King streets yesterday
by William Herman.
An unknown man Mortified church
goars yesterday morning on jackson
street by rolling in the gutter in state
Of beastly intoxication.
An arc wire fell across Christy & Sons
awning, at Sixth and Market streets,
yesterday afternoon, but was put in
place before doing any damage.
Twelve carloads Of colored people
passed down the Delaware road about
o'clock Sunday morning, for the big
camp meeting at Millington, Nd.
The free for all match for an / G
Smith hsmmerless gun, At the Wswsse;
Gun Club grounds Saturday, resulted
in ties, which will be shot of August 2l
Editor Williams Of the Philadelphia
British American made an address bsfor,
Windsor Lodge. Order Of Sons Of st
George, Saturday night. Supper wa
served at the Hotel Kirkwood
About 400 persons went from vii
mington TO Atlantic City. by way 0
Pcnnsgrove yesterday On the retur
trip the Christina had to land her pa:
sengers at Fourth street wharf, as III
Third street bridge refused to WORK.