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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
High School Building Burned.

The high school building in the town
of West Lafayette, Ind, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000. The In,
surance on the building includes 50, ,0OO
in the williamsburg City; $4,000 in the
Ohio Farmers; 81, 900 in the Agricul.
tural, of Watertown, N. Y, and 81, 500
in the Phoenix, of New York. The latter
company also had $500 on furniture.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Fifty women employed in the Bell
Bros. pottery of Findlay, O., went out
on strike because the. management re.
fused 10 treat with the male employees OF
the works who have been out since the
first of the year. The entire factory is
now closed, and nearly 200 persons are
on strike because Of reduction in the
wage schedule.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Attempted Train Robbery,

Passenger train No. II was boarded by
robbers at Alili, CAL, and, under cover
Of their pistols, Engineer Thorne and
Fireman Radcliffe were forced to pull out
to point about mile. east and halt.
The engineer and fireman were then
taken back to the express car. The
messenger saw what was up and blew
out his lights, and instead of opening the
door commenced firing at the robbers.
Many shots were exchanged, one OF
which struck Messenger Passwell in the
forehead, causing o slight wound, and
the other striking the fireman in the side,
producing fatal wound. The robbers
were beaten off, and abandoned the un-
derkalkinR
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Two Men-ot-W sent to chile.
Sir Charles Tupper's Arrival.

Sir Charles Tupper, the Canadian High
Commissioner, Of London, England, ar
rived at New York, on the steamer Teu-
tonic from Liverpool. The story from
0stawa, printed in the morning papers,
tonching upon tho Canadian govern.
xaent's proposals to the United States on
De question Of reciprocity, was shown to
Dir Charles, and he said:
~ am perfectly familiar with the
ground covered by the Governor-G General
Of Canada. ii. his communication to the
Colonial Secretary in England. | was
present when that dispatch was received
iii London by Lord Knutsford. think
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

At Huntington, Ind, VIM. Runyan
and John Thompson were examining
revolver, aud, as usual, none of them
knew it was loaded. Runyan was hand
ling the pistol and pulled the trigger,
sending bullet into Thompson's brain.
The doctors have no hope Of his recov.
cry. Runyan and his victim were good
friends, and he is greatly shocked at his
awful mistake
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Defeat for siIverites.

The House of Representatives by a vote
of 1874 to 1877, sustained the chairman oi
the committee of the whole in his decis'
ion that the amendment to the sundry
civil appropriation bill, providing for the
free coinage Of silver, was not Germans
to the bill. This vote indicates tho
strength of the free silver men in the
House.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Rumors OF an Extra Session.

The New York Sum says editorially:
"We are not speaking from mere proba-
bilities when we inform the public that
proclamation from the President may
be expected, probably before the Goth or
25th of this month, calling an extra ses-
sion of the United States Senate to meet
in Washington on the 4th Of March, or
Immediately afterward. 1t may also be
presumed that the business to be brought
before this called session will be of more
than ordinary Importance.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Ex-Councilman John ii. Welch, OF
Fort Wayne, while under the influence
of liquor, attempted to kill his son, who
was protecting his mother against the
fathers abuse. The son defended him
self with chair, and the frenzied man,
seeing he could not accomplish his pur-
pose, plunged knife into his sons side.
II ia thought he connot recover.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

The bank at Ridgeville, Ind, was en-
tered by burglars, the safe blown opeT
and between $1,000 and $40, 900 carried
away. Sheriff Fletcher and posse Of
officers are securing the country, but u.
yGk there ia no cleW,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Horrible Death Of a child.

A probable double tragedy is reported
from Edmond, o. 7. Starkweather and
his son-in-law, James Funk, were burn
ing the prairie when the formers 4-year-
old-daughter, by some means, got in
front Of the flames. In a moment her
clothes ignited and before succor could
reach her she was so badly burned that
she died in few moments. Funk, who
dashed in the flames in the attempt to
rescue the child, is horribly burned and
is not expected to survive.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Almost . Fire Horror.

The New England Block, commonly
known as ''Rotten Row." on Ontario
street, Cleveland, between Huron and
Ohio streets, burned to the ground.
Nearly Eve hundred Italians, negroes,
and Turks lived under the roof. They
were all taken out alive, but some of
them were very scantily clothed and suf-
fered greatly from the severe cold. the
temperature being below zero. The loss
is about twenty thousand dollars.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12


Berlin special: 1t Is expected that q
general law for the suppression Of drunk
enness will be enacted and put in force
in all the States Of the German con-
federation before the year is ended. A
bill on the subject has been prepared by
the Prussian Government and has re-
ceiyed the approval Of the Emperor,
who, from the day he succeeded TO the
throne, has persistently demanded sone
restrictions upoE the sale Of intoxi-
eating liquors. For nearly three
years the Government ministers
have been engaged In collecting
statistics and evidence on the points
concerned, and decisionsAt last arrived
at have already been sanctioned by the
Bundesrath. The bill DEGREES the with
drawal Of saloon licenses and the impo-
sition Of fines upon saloons
keepers who encourage persons
of inebriate habits. The drunk
ards themselves will be fined II they are
poor, so as to prevent them from indulg-
ing in the vice OF intemperance, and
terms Of imprisonment are to be i'm
posed in cases where monetary fines
would presumably not have the desired
| affect
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Reml Estate Man Killed.

J. Prof. George E. Dodge, Of st, Louis,
was struck and ground to pieces by q
Chicago aud Alton Railroad train al
Alton, Ill. Prof. Dodge was engaged liz
the real estate business. He leaves 9
widow and two children.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

The engine of passenger train on the
Cleveland, Canton and Southern railroad
exploded few miles outside of Cleve
land, while on its way south. The en-
gineer, Oscar Greenwald, Of Canton,
was Instantly killed, and the fireman,
Edward Hellman, was so badly injured
that he died shortly after the accident.
Quo car left the track, but none of the
messengers were hurt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Just LiIkO . Chicken.

There is tiny mite of babyhood
weighing just three pounds In the babies
hospital, at New York. The infant is a
male and its mother died in giving 1t
birth. The baby weighed just three
pounds when it was turned over to the
babies hospital few days ago. 1t was
decided that the only chance of saving
the child was to place it in an incubator.
This consists of a box about three feet
long and eighteen inches wide, with q
glass cover, one end of which is slightly
raised to give ventilation. Inside bed
of soft cotton is made on small shelf
and on this the infant rests. The tenn
perature Of the incubator is kept at 90
degrees.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Ch,ldren.s Fatal Play with Matches.

While Annie and Johnny Freel, aged
and respectively, were playing with
matches at their home, 101 Franklin
avenue, Cleveland, they set fire to their
clothing, and the girl was fatally and the
boy very seriously burned. Their mother
was also badly burned in trying to
uuench the flames.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana, has moi
been able to attend the sessions of the
Senate for nearly month. He is ILL.,
but net confined to his bed, and when
the weather has been good has taken oc
casional drives.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Seven prisoners, including Sam Deese,
of Bridgeport, Alabama, sentenced for
life, escaped from the Scottsboro, Ala,
iail. One Of the prisoners forced spike
out of the floor. and made chisel out of
it. When the jailor's daughter brought in
the suppers the prisoners forced the
locks from the doors and made rush
for liberty. Four prisoners refused to
leave the jail. None Of the escaping
party have been captured.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Director General Davis says that IL q
certain portion of the Chandler report is
adopted by Congress that the Worlds
Columbian Exposition will have to seek
another Director General. He refers to
that part of the report which requests
that the Director General be transferred
from the national commission to the To-
cal directory. Mr.. Davis will object to
any attempt to denationalize his posi-
tion
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

bequeathed to him Ring will leave in
lew days for England to prove his right
70 the fortune.
Hundreds Thrown out OF employment.
Wilkesbarre, Pa) special: The Ma
llcoke Gas feeder in No. lift of No. 4
Ilope was ignited by the men driving new
openings. The feeder rapidly increased
Sntil the flames spread aang the face Of
the workings, setting fire % the coal and
driving the men TO the surface. All
escaped. A trough 2,7O0feet long was
thrown down the slope TO carry the
water into the mine. A large volume Of
water is now being poured down the
slope. The work Of flooding the mine
may require months, meantime han
dreds of miners will be thrown idle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

The wife Of DR.. Salmon, Of West In
dependence, Ohio, took morphine with
suicidal intent and died. No motive il
assinged for the act.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Enamel Bruce, Captain on Metro
politan Police force of Indianapolis, was
suspended from duty, pending an inves-
tigation of charges Of conduct unbecom-
ing an officer and of infringement Of
police rules. An evening paper pub
lished statements that Bruce loaned the
keeper of house of prostitution 5000
for four months at $25 per month inter-
est, and also forced other members of
the demimode to buy diamonds of him on
threat to make trouble.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
Amer the Gamblers.

Chicago special; Three constables and
five private detectives made descent
upon Clark street gambling house, with
warrants for the arrest of the proprie-
tors on complaint of Herman Miller, who
alleged that he had been cheated out of
"a, 500 IN the place. The heavy doors
were barricaded, but the officers of the
law beat them down with sledge ham
.mers. A free fight which lasted nearly
an honr followed; the officers on one side
and the gamblers on the other. Several
persons on both sides were badly hurt
and the constables were finally forced to
withdraw their forces without having
succeeded in serving their warrants.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

]. j. Ring, who lately failed in the
grocery business at Frankton, Ind, has
recently been notified that his uncle, in
Devonshire, England, Is dead, and that
his estate, valued at 100000, had been
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Brinkley (Ark.) special: Horth-bound
train No. 2, st. Louis and southwestern
road, is reported to have been terribly
wrecked twenty miles south OF here with
several killed and large number
injured. The Texas cannon ball left
here at once for the scene with quiet in
structions to pick up the dead and
wounded, but more definite details could
not be obtained.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Nine artillerymen were fatally injured
at Marseilles, France, by a premature
explosion of dynamite.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
For WINDOWS Place.

The Boston Courant, the organ Of the
colored people in that city, con-
taIns an editorial urging the Presi-
dent to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Secretary Window by the ap-
pointment of colored man as Secretary
Of the Treasury. Hon. B. r. Bruce, ex-
Haytien Minister, John Fl. Langston,
ex-Congressman Lynch, Hon. Frederick
Douglass, and Recorder James M. Town
send are named as colored men amply
qualified to fill the position.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
The FIRE Fiend.
TIE MARKErS

The Music Hall block at Piqua, Ohio
was entirely destroyed by fire.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

A frightful accident occurred on the
Bellaire, GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati Rail-
way near Bellaire, Ohio, in which five or
six passengers we're badly crippled and
conductor lost his life. A coach on
local train was derailed rolling fifty feet
down the bank, was completely demol-
ished. George Robinson and wife had
their ribs, and three men their arms and
legs broken. William Swain, conductor,
was badly burned and cut with glass
from the hrnkan windows
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

the proposition which it contains is Of
the most practicable and satisfactory
character ever submitted for considers
tion between the two countriesp
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

A vincennes (Ind.) special dispatch
says that Sanford II. Waland and Miss
Lille Hampton, who eloped from Har-
rodsburg, KY, q few months ago, he
leaving wife and three children and she
husband and three children, were ar
rested there, where they have been living
together as w. s. Brown and wife.
After the arrest the woman shot herself
and fred at Waland, exclaiming, "Let us
die together Mrs. Hampton cannot
live. Waland was not hurt. 1t is said
that Mr.. Hampton became insane be-
cause his wife. deserted him and has
wandered away and been lost.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Another steamer is reported sunk al
most on the same spot where the Inflated
viscaya went down few months ago,
longitude 73 degrees IS, minutes, lati-
tude SO degrees 10 minutes. The YES
sci is supposed to be the Norwegian
fruit steamer Simon Durmois, which
left New York for Cuba. As vet moth
ing has been heard of or from any Of the
crew. Her cargo, valued at about $22,-
300, consisted Of hardware and provis'
ions. Captain Julian Karnitz was in
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12
ADRlFr ON TIE ICE.
a FishIng village Driven Out into Lal
Huron.

A EfghIng Village Driven Out into Laks
Hurons t
A special from Bay City, Mich, says:
Much excitement prevails here concern
ing the report that many fishermen have
drifted into Lake Huron on an ice-field
carried out in Saginaw Bay by the strong
south wind. The fishing village is about
fifteen miles northeast of this city and
Eve miles from land. 1t is estimated
that 800 men werel engaged in 'spearing
fish and the first reports are to the effect
that all were lost. Toward evening sew
.eral of the fishermen reached Essexville,
b suburb of this city, and reported that
most of their companions reached the
shore In safety. The best authority OBJ
tainable places the number of casta-
ways at from twenty to fifty. Those
acquainted with the situation say they
will reach the shore before the ice passes
outside Of Saginaw Bay. In case they
do not, there is no hope of their being
rescued.
The story of the disaster, so far as
known, is that during the night the wind
had driven the ice out towards the lake,
taking with it all the fishermen who
were on the foe in their shanties num-
bering about 200 men. They were dis
triDuted all over the bay for miles. Six
OF the lost men managed to get to the
shore twelve miles east Of the river, hav-
ing been on the eastern portion OF the
Ice. Dennis Bonnette, who had his house
on the ice, says he thinks about twenty
men got ashore on the east side OF the
bay, near Big Creek. The others will
escape If the seas, which are running
mountains high, do not break up the Ice.
Two Men-ot- War Sent to Chile.
The Navy Department has ordered the
Pensacola, which is stationed at Monte
video, to proceed to Chile, and the Bal
timore, at Tonlon, to proceed to the same
coast. There are now no United States
men-of-war in Chilean waters and the
recent troubles suggested the propriety
OF having q naval force there for ths
proseetion of American citizens in case
\ of emergency None of the vessels on
the Pacific station were available fol
n this purpose. The Pensacola will have
to round Cape Horn and Is not expected
70 reach Chile for three weeks, while the
Baltimoi will not reach Chile for abou
u fofir weeks, g 6.s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

charge, with a crew of sixteen men.
Mantanzas, Cuba, was the vessels desti-
nation.
Another Girl Killed BY Jack the Ripper.
London special: The dead and bor-
ribly mutilated body Of a 15-year-
old girl was found BY employees
OF the Midland Railroad lying be-
side the track at Crieklewood. Her face
had been cut away, both legs and arms
were severed from the body, and her
brains we're scattered over the rails.
Stab wounds inflicted by some sharp In
strument were found on the back and
head. Complete mystery surrounds the
ghastly crime, and the police seem pow
erless to secure any clew to the perpe-
traitor. The murder has created pro-
found horror and great excitement
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Tabls l;r en- and lace curtains ct much low
ey pricss Ii an ever before at Geo. Fl. Rohrs u
Rro's. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-02-12

Ave " large stock and fine grade OF cigars,
pipes and smoking tobacco at the postofnee.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
TO BE CONTINUED.
Tomlfnson Bridge.


 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER: I feel that must make reply to the communication of my friend, MT. fleming way of East Haven, in reference to the closing of the Tomlinson bridge draw. The particular point to which I make ob- | jection is his statement that there are l times when owing to the expansion of the draw it is impossible to swing the draw clear around. This statement he claims to make on good authority.
 It seems to me that his authority on the subject must be very poor to make any such statement, viz.: that iron expands in cold weather, when in the opinion of all well known authorities upon the subject the reverse is true, namely, that cold al- ways has the effect of contracting iron. The writer is very positive that there has not been day during the past winter on which the draw has not been changed ends with, and it seems extremely funny to me that the draw which can be turned clear around in the morning cannot be so operated again during the entire day. have noticed, times during the past winter that the back of the engine house invariably faces the wind, and I am of tho opinion that the wind has more to do with the matter than the so called expansion of the bridge. What the people, who pass over the bridge, want is to have the draw when opened to swing clear around. All who have replied to my communications heretofore have ab- solutely evaded the subject in question, and hope my friend Hemingway, or any others who may have replied before, will reply to this communication and keep one eye open and am of the opinion that they will come nearer hitting the mark of the point at issue. c. E. WOODWARD.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
ALL OVER THE STATE.
General News of Interest From Vari.
 r1Ous Sections.

General News of Interest From Varf- r1ous Sections.
 DANBURY, March 31.-Julius B. Judd died at his home in Bethel, Conn.,, yester- day of pneumonia. He was the senior member of the firm of Judd & Company, hat manufacturers, of New York and Bethel, and was leading Mason.
 The remains of Ralph Booth Peck, who died in Hartford. were buried yesterday in Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. Deceased was the brother of Mrs. John Cornwall of Bridgeport.
 Eliza Stafford, wife of Andrew Farrell of Bridgeport, died from consumption yesterday morning at her home in George street.
 HARTFORD, March a.-President Smith of Trinity college, addressing the Hartford that on March 23 Henry Keney and Mrs. Walter Keney of this city gave to the col lege $25, ,000.
 The New York Central view of the tunnel situ- ation is embodied in bill which General Husted has introduced in the New York assembly. It is based on the result of the investigations and ex- periments of the railroad commissioners in the empowers the railroad commissioners to deter mine what methods shall be used in lighting and ventilating tunnels in the state. Thirty days af- ter the commissioners shall report, tunnels must be lighted and ventilated according to their rec concentrations on paying of one thousand dol ment of the bill into law would mean that the roof of the Fourth avenue tunnel would be pierced at intervals of at least block. August 31 is the day set for the law to take effect.
 AaooD RECORD.
 Last nights Bridgeport Standard says of a former New Haven Methodist pastor: Sunday closed the three years pastorate of Rev. G. L. Thompson at the Washington Park M. E. church. Mir. Thompson has labored faithfully for the interests of the church and the results of his work are gratifying. When Rev. E. A. Blake left in 1888 the church had 513 members, with nineteen on probation, making total of 5a2. full membsrs, Nr. Fhompson received during
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
MT. Powers Complimented.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 That any criticism could be made of MT. Powers, the genial and obliging engineer at the Tomlinson bridge, seems strange to us. We are constantly passing over the bridge and have always met with the utmost kind ness and courtesy.
 It is no slight matter to fill such posi- tion, where the traffic is so great, both by land and water. The bridge is constantly on the move, but MT. Powers is always alert and always means to do his best by everybody; indeed, he seems to us to be the right man in the right place. Mir. Pow CTS has more than once been the means of saving people from drowning wish I could remember the exact facts, but my memory fails me.
 Only year or so ago boat rowed by Yale student was capsized near the draw and as it was quite dusk the unlucky indi- vidual would probably have met with @ watery grave had not his cries reached the watchful ears of MT. Powers and brought him to the rescue.
 It is easy for few to find fault, but we feel confident that the general public are we'll satisfied with the Tomlinson bridge and it's efficient engineer. TRUTH.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Catarrh in New England.

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction tc every one using it for catarrhal troubles "a. K. Mellor, druggist, Worcester Mass.
 believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best article for catarrh ever offered the public Bush & Co.,, druggists, Worcester Mass
 An article of real merit.-C. P. Alden druggist, Springfield, Mass.
 Those who use it speak highly of it, Geo. A. Hill, druggist, Springfield, Mass
 Cream Balm has given satisfactory re- sults-W. P. Draper, druggist, Spring field, Mass. M30 eod&w 2w