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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Enveloped in an lev Fog.

The little town Of Ransom's Ford,
lying six miles south of Paris, nls.. is
much alarmed and puzzled over nat
ural phenomenon which is being ex-
hibited there. On Friday, short while
after sunrise, cloud coming from a
northeasterly direction and descending
from great height, moving with ra-
pidity, settled down upon the place and
has remained undispelled ever since.
The atmosphere is so dense with the
moisture from the cloud that objects are
wholly undiscernable at distance of
less than two feet; but the remarkable
feature Of the fog is its intense cold,
which is such as to render fires necessary
to prevent the people and animals from
freezing to death, while all vegetation in
the town and the country about for a
quarter Of mile around, and indeed
wherever the fog rests, has been killed.
Singular as it appears, the atmosphere
about seems to be unaffected by the
presence Of the icy cloud, and remains
very near its normal temperature, but
to enter the dense area Of the fog is to
step at once into cold, in which the ther-
mometer remains steadily at 10 degs. be-
low zero. The sun is so nearly obscured
by it as to appear only as a ball of half
extinguished fire even at MONDAY, and
seems totally unable to warm or dispel
the fog. Cor. Philadelphia Timea
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Porpoise shooting is the newest sport
at Cape May. The seaward end of the
pier is the favorite rendezvous for those
who want to get shot at the swiftly
moving fish. The marksman must have
a steady hand and always be in readi-
ness to shoot, because the movements Of
the porpoise are so uncertain that one
does not have time to raise the gun to
the shoulder before they are out of sight
beneath the water. The women take as
much interest in the sport as the men.
and quite number are out every after
noon perched on the lower dec's of the
pier, rife in hand, and waiting for good
chance to shoot. The sport seems to lie
more in the attempt to capture big game
than in successful results, as it is quite
rare for one of the fish to be killed and
washed up on the shore. Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Medical Nomenclature.

Judge. Jury. lawyers and spectators
were treated to an exhibition Of profes-
donal priggishness ia division 10. Of
the circuit court the other afternoon
that WAS decidedly refreshing. The case
Of 81. q. Bouham against the Kansas
City Railway company was ON trial be-
TORE Judge slower. The case is one fo-
go 900 damages for injuries sustained IN
an accident, End considerable medical
testimony had to be taken.
A young doctor was put on the stand
who was Determined to display his learn
ing, and be was successful. When he
started of he did SO with the easy gait
Of one who feels he has the nomenclature
Of his profession ut his tongues end, for
every sentence he uttered was so mixed
with technical terms that an ordinary
person could scarcely understand him
When he took the witness stand he
glanced patronizingly at the jury and
the rest in the court room. and in answer
to the first question ratified off lot of
medical terms that drew the attention of
every one in the room. Judge Slower
looked at him moment and then said:
'sUse plain English. doctor: ! know
you can if you try"
The witness looked around and said.
Eyes, sir; certainly, sir"
"Now, doctor, where did you say Mr..
Bouham was injured?"
"On the posterior portion
Speak plainly, DOCTOR" admonished
the court.
"Well, he suffered severe confusion
Of the posterior of the abdomen" (turn-
ing to the jury with familiar wave Of
his HANDY. He was bruised in the rear
Of the stomach. In other words. his back
was hurt" rs
Judge Slower looked worried while the
witness continued to answer another
question.
when examined him first remov-
ed his clothes, you know, and in feeling
him could determine that the abdomi-
nal wall was baggy and tender, and he
appeared to be suffering from touch of
the" (here followed a name as long as
ones army, land the dorsal vertebr@
were severely confused. mother words"
again turning to the jury with wave
Of his hand. "his backbone had been
rubbed"
When the witness left the stand every
one looked relieved and Judge Slower
mopped his brow, for the ordeal made
the perspiration flow freely.-Kansas
City Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Satisfied with HIS investment.

On the grip Of q summer car sat an
old gentleman who looked like Denman
Thompson in "Josh Whitcomb.f = The
cable car ran through squalid district
where women and children sprawled
over the bGstering pavement, while
puny babies walled and helpless mothers
tried in a istless, half hopeless way to
quiet their cries. The train ran by two
squares of sweltering misery and then the
old gentleman showed signs of unmistak-
able excitement, pulled the wrong bell
cord and rung up fare as a signal that
he wanted to get of. After the usual
exchange Of compliments in such cases
between the conductor and the passen-
ger he succeeded in ahghting, and NUT
tered:
"By gosh! I'll do it; it won't cost
much, and it will do lots of good"
When he reached the women they ap-
peared to be pleased at what he sug-
gested, and when the next car came
along going west he halted it and loaded
everything in sight on board for fresh
air trip. Arriving at the end of the
road Mr.. Cheeryble, or Uncle Josh, who
ever he was, was soon in treaty with q
saloon keeper for bucket of lemonade.
'sNot too sweet, you know, but with
lots of ice."
The children and women drank it
eagerly, and after enjoying not a cool
breeze, but less torrid one than that
which rose from the down town pave
ments, Old Benevolence put them on a
car and sent them home.
"How much did all that fun cost?'
"Three dollars for car fare and 81 fo-
lemonade. Oh, fellow cas do lots with
"a if he tries. st. Louis Republic.
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Punishment in New England.

The board of education Of New Haven,
Conn, is examining the case of Princi-
pal John G.. Lewis. Of the Webster
school, who is accused Of whipping little
Paul Gebhard to death. Much has been
said about the principals whipping
methods. Louis Meyer, a 14-year-old
boy, living at PAT Davenport avenue, tes-
tilted; 1.-TWO years ago ! was strapped to
a desk by Mr.. Lewis and punished. He
strapped my legs to the legs Of the desk,
and then he strapped my hands to the
top Of the desk. Then he had a re-
volving pole with four or five straps in
il, all with knots in the ends. This flew
around by pulling string, and the straps
hit me all over. p Chicago Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Eggs as Security.

The Fifth National bank of Provi-
dence, R. l., lent $1,000 to a produce
dealernamed Alserson, taking as security
332 cases of eggs stored with warehouse
company. Alserson used the eggs from
time to time, but replaced those taken
by other eggs, SO that there were always
332 cases in the warehouse. Finally he
failed, paying six cents on the dollar,
and the bank looked for its security, the
eggs. When the bank finally sent for
the eggs they were worthless, and the
board of health ordered them buried,
which was done. Now the bank sues the
warehouse company in the supreme court
for $1,000, claiming that they agreed to
keep the eggs safe, and the company
claims that it kept the eggs safe, not a
shell being broken, but that it could not
prevent them from spelling. Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Even good swimmers should beware
Of cramps. Ineyer had hut ono attack
Of cramps in swimming, and that was In
match. Twas three-quarters of mile
ahead Of my antagonist when felt a
cramp in my leg. It caused a swell
ing IN the calf as big as baseball.
With my other leg tried to do the
tread water act, and raising my right
leg up ! bent over and began to rub with
all my might and main. Well. ] sank
five feet while was rubbing. but soon
got rid Of the crainp. If pain should
come in the stomach there is only one
remedy, and that is to get out Of the
water as soon as possible, take little
brandy or whisky and be rubbed al
over the body. As to the use of whisky
as stimulant while in the water / most
decidedly advise against it. In my great
swimming matches have tried the ef-
feet of whisky as a stimulant. One good
drink braced me up. SO to speak, for
seven or ten minutes, and after that
period l felt decidedly worse. Use no
stimulants except after coming from the
water, and solely for the purpose of Gre
ating a reaction. Gus Sundstrom in
New York Mail and Express
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Ponies for the Roxs.

Soon car loads of small, wiry, western
ponies will arrive in the city, and street
car loads of small, effeminate dudes viii
wend their way to the pens in search of
''polo ponies, We know" These horses
are bought for so to $50 in Wyoming,
Texas or Montana, shipped east and find
ready purchasers at figures ranging from
$50 to even $500, the latter for an excep-
tional bargain. The little animals are
tough lot, and are never really broken
when sold.
Stable handling does q good deal to
quiet them, but a person had better keep
q sharp lookout, for they strike with
their fore feet as readily as they kick
with their hind legs They, however,
make strong, active burden carrier and
will run until they drop, and for boys
horse can hardly be excelled, having
light, elegant shapes in distinction to
that other favorite pony the Shetland. -
Philadelphia Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

R. M. Grant, of New York, has just
completed trip through Central Amer
lea. He states that new and strange
disease is creating alarm in the southern
countries.
This disease" he said, sis more fatal
than yellow fever. It is called the black
fever in some countries, and it will do
more injury to person in one day than
would yellew fever in two weeks. It
has played havoc in Honduras and in the
southern part of Central America. A
hospital which has just been erected
near the proposed line Of the Nicaragua
canal has some 300 victims. One half of
them will probably die. The black fever
comes almost as suddenly as stroke of
lightning and there is no relief. If you
attempted to get out of the country you
would not survive and you must remain
quiet and take your chances. The first
symptoms are burning sensations and
before you have been afflicted two hours
you feel as if you were being roasted
alive at the stake. Unless the black fever
disappears from that country or cure is
found for it the loss of life will be ap-
palling. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Helping the Miners, widows.

Farmer Morgan, of Kansas, when he
heard Of the Ashly mine disaster in Penn
sylyania, where twenty-eight miners lost
their lives, wrote to the relief committee
offering to marry any one of the widows,
providing she did not have more than
three children, the committee to make
the selection for him. He said he was q
bachelor of good habits, with a pretty
farm that was paid for. The committee
laid the proposition before the widows,
and it was found that nine of them were
willing to become Mrs. Morgan, where
upon their photographs were forwarded
to the Kansas philanthropist, and he will
choose for himself. f.-Exchange
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
rake In Reef. Before You sau.

And now few words of caution, and
you need not be ashamed to heed them,
for old yachtsmen do just what I am
about to advise you to do. 1t is only the
foolhardy greenhorn sailor who "takes
chances" with a yacht. In squally
weather never fasten the sheet; always
reef before you start, and if the wind is
very strong take two reefs. 1t is easy to
''shake them out" but hard to put them
in; SO reef before you cast off. Never
take ladies and children with you in bad
weather, and generally, if you are taking
out a party of that kind, keep your boat
under reefed canvas. Then if emer-
gency arises your sacred trust is safe;
for remember that a capsize with ladies
and children means almost certain death
to some, perhaps to all. 1t is wise also
to have small rowboat in tow on such
occasions, for it is worth more than a
hundred life preservers.-F. w. Pang-
born in st. Nicholas.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

There have recently been many COM
plants to the postmaster concerning the
loss Of registered letters in the Philadel-
phia Office, and the officials have been
greatly worried by the charges that there
were thieves in the service. It has been
decided to erect gallery along the roof
of the working room, from which watch
men can look down upon the entire force
without being seen from below. This
gallery will be eighty feet long, and will
depend from the glass and iron ceiling
by iron supports. In it there will be
frequent small windows with swinging
sashes, from which the watchman can
see every part Of the great room where
the stamping and distributing is all done.
Here there are 800 men at work at times,
and it is impossible to oversee all of
them from any other point than above.
The watch is to be kept not alone for
the purpose of watching for thefts, but
also to see that men do not shirk their
work or disturb other clerks by conver-
sation. The gallery will be reached by
an iron stairway at its southern end, and
at its northern end another iron stair
way will ascend to the glass roof. There
are two Of these roofs. one above the
other, and it is necessary for workmen
to ascend to the lower one to clean it of
dust. There is now no way to reach
there except by putting up a ladder. It
is said that it is purely for this purpose
that the gallery goes up, but there is an
other use. There has been talk of having
such structure for nearly two years.
Assistant Custodian George Painter has
been agitating the matter, and has finally
succeeded in getting the work done
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
A summer Longing.

Imust away to wooded hills and wales,
Where broad, low streams now cool and silently,
And idle barges nap their lstless sails
fsr me the summer sunset glows and pales,
And green fields wait for me.
Hong for shadowy forestS where he birds
TUitter and chirp at poon from every trea
ILong for blossoned leaves and lowing herds;
And natures voices say IN mystic words.
The green fields wait for thea
Idrean Of uplsnds where the primrose shines
And waves her yellow lamps above the lea.
OF fhngled copses swung with trailing vinez
OF open vistas slSirted with tall pines.
Where green flslds walt for me
think OF long, sweet afternoons, when
May lie and listen 70 the distAnt sea,
or bear the breezes In the reeds that sigh.
offnsect voices ehirping shrIll and dry
IN fields that wait for me.
These dreams OF Summer come to bid me ind
The forests shade, the wild birds melody:
while summers rosy wreaths FOR me are twined,
While summers fragrance fingers on the wind.
And green helds wait for me,
W -George Arnold
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
A speckled Lobster.

Captain Robert Staplins, a lobster fish
erman of Stonington, Conn, caught in
one of his pots just outside of Fishers
Island, on Saturday lobster with yellow
and red spots of the brightest hue all
over its body. The lobster was viewed by
men who have been engaged in the capture
Of Holsters their entire life, but none had
ever before seen anything similar. II
weighed about one and half pounds,
and the spots were regular in size and
shape. Not only was the body decorated.
but the claws and legs were as speckled
as Q turkeys egg. Philadelphia Ledger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
No Peaches rhi. Yenr.

A letter from Dover, DEL, to The Bal
timore American says: "a drive through
what ought to be the center of the peach
beethoven Kentand upper Sussex coun-
ties-win convince any one that the
much abused peach liar Of this peninsula
will haye no chance this season, for the
reason that there are no peaches to lie
about" There are miles and miles of
thrifty looking peach orchards wholly
destitute of fruit. The buds were killed
by cold. sleety rains in the spring.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

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 il
warranted, and if you willcall Twill show you
the material used and you will not wonder
that warrant them and have no trouble.
tt JoHN MuLER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

There is displayed in the window Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Express COM
pany at Rome, Ga, . faille franchise silk
dress that is, or was, valued at $500. The
dress was expressed to New Orleans and
was to be worn by bride at 4 fashion
able marriage. The express messenger
shrough some oversight allowed tito be
damaged slightly, and was compelled by
the company to pay for it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07
Teachers Institute te.

Henry county will hold the annual institute
at Napoleon, Aug. 18th to 22nd. The meet
ing promises to be one of the most interest
ing that has ever been held in the county.
Supt. G. W. Henry, of Leetonia, o., and
Supt. W. w. Weaver have been engaged to
do work at these sessions and list of practi-
cal every day questions have been selected
for discussion. SO that every teacher is assured
something of immediate benefit at every
meeting. 1t is hoped that teachers will be in
attendance the entire week and add to the in
terest by personal work. For board or furth-
er particulars address W. W. Weaver, at Ma
poleon, or any member of the committee.
Let every teacher work and come.
I'd Elk. COMMITTEES.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Kindly Neighbor-How is the baby
this morning, Johnny
Little Johnny He's worse, ma'am.
The doctor says he can't live the week
out. Bo-hoo-hool
'tMy dear boy, / sincerely hope the
baby will get we'll"
ESQ dol It'ud be awful hard on me
for him todie- this week, 'canse Satnr-
days tn day OF th' circus New York
Weekly.
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NORTH BOUND.
TRAIN SERVICE.

No. as. This is Q solid train, Pomeroy to Toledo,
daily, except Sunday; on Sunday II will run through
10 Toledo from Athens an Hooking Valley uiyfs-
ion points only, making direct connection ct sft
on for Chicago, reaching Chicago at 500 p III ,
Connecting with trains carrying Pullman and Tour
ist Sleapers foraIl Pacific Coast and intermediate
points.
30. 81, daily between Columbus and Chicago, and
carries Pullman Palace Sleeping and Reclining
Chair Car, arriving at e:25 I'm.
No. 81, daily, except Sunday, Columbus to Tole
do. making direct connections st Toledo for Dstroi
and poin6 north and eaet, and 1T Marion forchaca
70, arriving there ct 9: is .. IN. -
NO S5 daily (oluuabus 10 Toledo, making direcl
connections at Toledo for Detroit and sll pointa
aSE Tsr further Information can on agents 9. \. v
q n. R'v.
Meals,
cHAS.H. ROCKWELL, Gen1 supt.
HI. FALKENBACH,
Geni Pass. Agt.
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FreetoAll.

Observation-Disclosures callonC " Fisk,
theJevelerin Leist's drug store, and have
their ievelry cleansu and repolished the
same as when new, free Of charge. Fine
watch work and hard soldering speciality.
All work warranted and perfect satisfac-
ton guaranteed dormoney refunded.
If ON FISK.
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Twenty-Fourth Annual Encampment
G. A. r. at Boston, Mass, August
18th. 18th, 14th and 18th.

The Baltimore and Ohio R. R. will sell
round trip excursion tickets from all points
on its western division August 9Th, 9th and
10th at greatly reduced rates, via Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, all
rail; and via New York and Sound Steamers,
or via Philadelphia and Poughkeepsie. Tick
cts are good for return passage until August
10th; or by SPECIAL arrangement, return limit
can be extended to September 30th. 2t
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A proper Accompanimept.

Mrs. Bingo See, dear; look at these
lovely white vests thought you down
town to-day. Only fifty cents.
Mr.. Bingo Why didn't you buy me
some paper collars to go with thems-
Clothier and Furnisher.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

TRAIN SERVICE.
No. 80 daily, Toledo to Colum mbus.
No "a. This is . solid train, Toledo to Pomeroy,
daily except Sunday. On Sunday It will run through
from Columbus to Athens and Hooking Valley Di.
vision points only.
No. So daily, Toledo to Columbus.
No 80 leaves Chicago daily at T:b5 p. m. carry
ing Pullman Palace Sleeping and Reclining Chair
Car to Columbus, and runs daily, except Sunday,
Columbus to Pomeroy.
No, sS daily, except Sunday, Columbus to Athens.
Meals.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Eugene Perry, . young boy Of Wayne.
Neb., whowas in the habit Of leading
his COW to and from the pasture, tied the
rope around his waist one day last week,
the cow ran away and trampled and
dragged him to death.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Agnes Oh, dearl Why do we have
so many dog days?
Laura Well, every dog has his day,
you know, and there are great many
dogs. ~ -Munsey's Weekly.
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Dress Making,

Mrs. A. Z. Mann, over stoekman'sgrocery,
has just received her new Paris Fashions Of
all the magnificent styles. Ladies, please
call and see them. Dresses made to order
and warranted TO ft. II.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Z Sheik Abdulla Mustaphs is the name
Of Queen victoria's Mohamnedan cook
s. "a. NJ. has recently been In bal health,
and tlle queen sent him to Bombay to
r.sst and yisis 4 / ..yorits coctor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

King George Of Greece is suffering
from dyspepsia, and has sent an envoy
to King Humbert of Italy to find out
how d monarch should treat indigestion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The increasing and apparently incur
able deafness Of the Prince Of Wales has
become a.source Of great annoyance 10
the royal family. sSS
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Amember Of the Philadelphia ice syndi-
cate isquoted as saying that ice win 60
to $50 q ton before the summer is over.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Gen'l Pass. 4 Ticket Ag't., Toledo, o.
N. B.-0hio Department train will leave
Toledo at 11.O0 p. M, August 9th. I'd
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Excursion to Boston. Mass.

For the National Encampment G. A. r. at
Boston, Mass, August 18th to 18th, the To-
ledo, st. Louis & Kansas City R. R. will sell
excursion tickets to the public at extremely
low rates. Tickets on sale dates prior to
convention with return limit up to and in
cluding Sept. 3Oth. Choice of routes via
Buffalo and Niagara Falls. II sleeping car
accommodations are desired give early no.
tice (stating train and date and space re-
quired) to agents or the undersigned.
@. @. JENKINS,