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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

A broker in thrones is the latest Euro
pean novelty. Waldapfel is the name of
the man who claims to have procured
the crown of Bulgaria for Prince Fer
dinand For this service Waldapfel
charged the Prince 10000 francs, which
the latter refused to pay. Waldapfel
then decided upon the Princes over
throw and the substitution of somebody
else more likely to pay upon delivery of
the property. He found substitute in
Count Sickinger, of Austria, member
of one of the noblest families in the en-
pire, who craved the prize, but not hav-
ing the money to pay for it, he borrowed
the needful from widow, whose daugh-
ter he was to marry as soon as he be-
came King. Soon the widows fortune
had passed into the hands of Waldapfel,
and the crown being as far off as ever,
she lost faith and had the Count ar
rested as swindler. To save himself
the Count exposed Waldapfel, who was
arrested. From all the authorities can
learn there does not seem to have been
any deception on the part of anyone and
the case is at a standstill.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
is THE EARTH FULL?
VIII 1t Ever ne Inadequate to support It's
Population.

VIII III EVer lie inadequate 10 support 1CS
Population.
The official census bulletin, which re-
veals the aggregate population of the
United States as nearly 62,500, 900, re-
ports the rate of increase during the
past decade as only "A. 81 per cent, and
aside from immigration gives the natural
increase as not far from IA per cent.
In widely quoted paper, read by Mr..
Ravenstein before the British Associa-
tion recently, he estimated that with an
annual rate of increase of only per
cent. per decade the population of the
world in 192 years would overcrowd 1t,
as it could not maintain more than about
5000, 900, 600 persons and would have
more than that number in A. D. 2072.
The world does not grow at regular
rate of progression. Wars and pesti-
lence have their effect in diminishing
populations; but natural causes, climatic
influences, and various 'lawS-known
and unknown-have much to do with the
birth rate In all the worlds existence,
there has never been land that has
been destroyed by overcrowding; an OUT
let has always been found for the sur
plus population.
In these days, and particularly in
countries that boast of the highest civili-
zation, the birth-rate has shown con-
stant tendency to decrease. The prog
ress of medical and surgical research,
and the development of medical science
lave greatly decreased the Death rate;
but the diminution has not been greater
than that of the birth-rate, for we live
alta time when, more than ever before,
small families are fashionable. There
need be no fear that the earth will be
overcrowded in the next or any other
century. Certainly, there need be no
fear so far as our country is concerned
The calculation was recently pub
lished that the State of Texas alone
would accommodate the entire popula-
tion of the globe, estimating it at 1,5OO,-
100000 Of persons, and then have a
population of only seven or eight to the
acre.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
THE SPIDERS WEB.
II Takes 100000 Strands 20 Equal the
Finest Hair.

IL Takes 100000 Strands 20 Equal the
Finest Hair.
The strand spun by a spider is as much
smaller than a thread of silk as the lat
ter is smaller than a telegraph pole.
This seems Ike exaggeration when you
casually look at the spiders workman
ship and then at the silkworm. But you
never saw a single strand in the SPIDERS
thread The strands are so fine that
you couldn't see them with the naked
eye. What you really see when you
look at the spiders delicate thread is
cable composed of thousands OF strands,
and the way the little animal makes this
cable Is one of natures greatest wonders.
II you look closely at spider during its
business hours you will see that its
thread comes from circular spot near
the extremity. In this spot are from
four to six knobs, the number depending
upon the kind of spider. II you happen
to have particularly good pair Of eyes
you can distinguish these knobs. Each
Of the knobs is full of minute holes, so
small that a good microscope Is neces-
sary in order to see them. Through
these holes the delicate strands are spun.
About one-eighth of an inch from the
holes the strands are joined together,
and the result is the spiders thread,
with which all of US are so familiar. And
Me little spinner attends to business as
closely and as carefully as does the
weaver of the finest silk fabric. 1t has
on each foot three claws, one of which
is sort of thumb, while the others are
toothed like comb The claws are
constantly used to help to keep the
strands from tangling before they are
joined in the thread. The material from
which the thread is made is secreted in
the animals body. 1t is glutinous
substance, and the strands dry while
they are passing from the little aper-
lures to the point where they are joined
together. One authority on this sub
ject, Reaumur, calculated that it would
take 1000 spider strands to occupy a
space equal to- the point Of needle,
while another, Leuwenweck, estimated
that it would take 100000 of them to
make thread as large as hair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Little City, hamlet Of Southern Con-
necticut, is gradually wasting away, and
unless it's population is increased by
immigration within the next two or
three years the place will be dead. Like
in many another New England farming
village, the younger generation have
grown up past their school days on the
old homestead and then gone to the
cities. The little school-house has been
closed, for there are no longer any chill
dren in Little City. The old folks alone
are left. Soon they will sink into the
grave, and then all that will remain Of
the once busy hamlet will be its name
and few crumbling, unnccupied farm
houses.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
AN AZTEC SACRIFICE.
The Cruel Torture and Eorrible Eeath o
Brave Prisoner.

The Cruel Torture and Eorrible Eeath o
Brave Prisoner.
Fifty-two years constituted the Aztec
cycle. 1t was believed that the world
would come to an end on the last night
of cycle. If it did not the people con-
graduated themselves that it would sur
vive another cycle, and thirteen days
were spent in feasting and sacrifices.
One of the latter took place in the tenn
pie of HuitzilipOchtli, and was termed a
gladiatorial combat. 1t is thus de.
Scribed by writer: The six ministers Of
the ceremony are at hand, Topiltzin, the
chief, clad in crimson vestment, with a
crown of vari-colored feathers, the 9th
ers in white robes bordered with black.
A crowd surround the temalcatl Tor round
stone platform, eight feet high) where
the combat is to take place. The victim,
prisoner of war is brought in. Armed
with only short spear and shield, he is
placed upon the temalcatl, tied by one
foot, and confronted by an Aztec warrior
fully armed. At a word they fall to the
fray The spears clash and they fight
like demons
Suddenly realizing how unequal the
contest, and that his fate is sealed what
ever the outcome OF that battle, the
prisoner throws away his shield and
spear and presents his breast to the SOL
dier's weapon. A pause, blow, and
the victim fails heavily on the stone
In trice the priests, with frenzied
shouts and hair streaming about their
demoniacal faces, are upon the telmalcatl
and have borne the dying man to a block
of green jasper, on whose convex surface
they throw him. This is the sacrifcial
stone, and Topiltzin, who now takes the
name of the god to whom he sacrifices,
opens the breast of his victim, tears out
his heart, and offers it, still palpitating,
to the sun Then the bleeding trophy is
placed In the hollow mouth of the idol
of Huitzilipochtli, and the lips of the
statue daubed with blood. The dead
man is decapitated and his head depos-
tied in the Tcompatli, an ossuary where
the skulls of sacrificed prisoners of war
are set into the walls; the soldier claims
the body for hi, own and bears it away
| for the delectation of himself and his
anthropophagical comrades.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Jsweled PRAYER Books.

Prayer books are works of art now
much more than they are works of
religion. Dealers keep prayer books in
stock which they price all the way from
$40 to $1OO each. When something more
costly than this is demanded the book is
made to order. Books have been made
and have been set with jewels and repre-
sent an expenditure of $4o0. The prayer
book of to-day finds itself in strange
company. 1t does not go on any lady's
bookshelf 1t has nothing to do with
pews or affairs. 1t belongs neither to
literature nor religion. 1t goes into her
jeweled casket and is counted in with
her diamonds and finger rings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

/ had severe attack of catarrh and
became so deaf l could not hear COM
mon conversation. 1 suffered terribly
from roaring in my head. I procured
a bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, and in
three weeks could hear as well as [ ever
could, and now 1 can say to all who are
afflicted with the worst of diseases, ca.
carrh, take Ely's Cream Balm and be
cured. 1t is worth 81 900 to any man
woman or child suffering from catarrh.
"A. E. NEWMAN, Grayling, Micht
ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
The velooipeds When First Used.

The first ancestor Of the bicycle and
tricycle., the velocipede, was born in
France in the stormy days of revolution.
The machine was q very clumsy one,
There were no pedals attached to the
wheels; these were not invented till 1855.
The rider struck each foot in turn
against the ground with force enough to
set the two low wheels of the machine
rotating, and by this fatiguing mode Of
progress attained considerable speed
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Choked on Beefsteak.

John Wise, an old and respected re-.
sident of the town of Burgoon, Ohio, met
his death in sudden and unexpected
manner. While engaged in eating his
supper piece of steak lodged in his
throat, and almost within the moment he
was dead. For several weeks he had
been afflicted with paralysis, and this is
supposed to have been the cause of his
DEATH
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Ships Seized by Insurgents.

A notice has been issued to New York
merchants having business with the
west coast of South America, that in
consequence of a revolution there, the
Company Sub-Americana de Vapores
has been compelled to discontinue its
Chilli service The action OF. the COM
pany is said to be due to the fact that
the insurgents have seized about half of
the ships of the company, and put them
to use as blockade runners.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

A special from Ann Arbor, Mich, says
hat James L. Babcock, the young man
whose uncle in 1888 left him a fortune
If $500. 900 on condition that he marry
within five years, is about to take wife.
rhe bride-elect is Miss James, the sister
If G.. S. James, prominent merchant Of
Waukesha, Wis. Mr.. Babcoek has beer
The recipient of more love letters and pro-
posals, probably, than any other young
nan or woman of his time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
An ohio Trav.dv.

In Defiance, Ohio, J. II. Moll, janitor
II the Central school, was found by the
iide Of the railroad track with both legs
.ut off, a hideous wound In his head, n
Snife-stab ia the breast and his throat
.ut A few days ago Moll and JanItOr
Max. of another school building, pre-
erred serious charges against the super
ntendent and some OF the teachers OF
he schools. The hearing exonerated
I'll and the janitors were dismissed. 1t
5 believed that Moll suicided.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Minnie Mabbitt Acquitted.

Minnie Mabbitt, whose trial for the
murder of her babe has been in progress
at Indianapolis, was acquitted by the jury
after an hours deliberation. She received
the verdict without demonstration except
to show her great joy on her countenance.
Immense crowds packed the court room
during the trial, most of them ladies,
and the verdict is generally approved.
Her brothers, jointly indicted with her,
are to be tried,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

White Caps went to the house of John
Mcconnell, in New Amsterdam, Ind,
and breaking in the door took him and
his wife outside and whipped them. Tie
Two victims were then carried to shanty
boat and were turned adrift in the Ohio
River at night. With great difficulty
they made landing, as the wind was
very high and the river was rising
rapidly. There is no clue to the White
,Nanc
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Florence Is. C.) special: Bolton Oneal
Townsend, prominent young lawyer,
who was well connected in this State,
was burned to death fh his residence.
When fire was discovered in his house
every door was unlocked except that of
Townsend's chamber, in which the fire
originated. His wife and children were
away from home at the time. He was 30
years old. His book of poems was
warmly commended by Longfellow and
Howells
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

London special: Some Of the eco, 200
IN Bank of England notes, stolen by
sneak thieves ON the 10th inst, from a
bank messenger in the office of the
National Provincial Bank in this city,
nave been traced to Queenstown, from
which fact it is inferred that the two
men who accomplished the robbery have
sailed for America. The police believed,
1t the time of the theft, that the crimi-
GALS were American experts.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
spain,s Increase In Formulation,

The increase of about 1000, 600
people in thirteen years in Spaan is
attributed in great measure to the
success that has attended the chan ges
in the hygienic condition of the cities
and large towns.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

About S.OOO,0 coo acres of land recent
" occupied by the Indians in Oklaho-
ma and Dakota, are soon to be thrown
open for settlement.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Thomas Moore, harness maker of
Franklin, Pa, shot and instantly killed
his wife. He is now raving man.
lac
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

At Monroe, N. c., Albert Bost and
A. G. Rodes were burned to death by
the burning of the high school build
ing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Very few men are superior to sAair
clothing, which in way is an inds5 TO
their character.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03
The Canadian Pacific Gains Entrance t.
New York over the New York Central

MIR. Beddy assistant roadmaster of the
Central Vermont railroad, has been APP
pointed roadmaster of the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain railroad, in place of Mr..
Leach, deceased
The Delaware and Hudson company ex-
poets to compltta the double tracking of the
road from Gansevoort to Whitehall, 50 ms
to have everything in shape for use when
the summer trains will be put on in June.
Fred +. Dewey, who has been train mas
ter of the Osdensnurg and Lake Cham
plains railroad, resigned to accept conf
Dental position in the office of the vice
president OF the New York and New Eng
land railroad.
1t is now certainty according to the
Malone, y. y, Palladium that direct con
nection of the Northern Adirondack rail
road will be made with the New " rk Cen
trail system. Mr.. Iiurd has already set en-.
sineers ut work locating Il route from Tup-
rer Lake and the Central has also put d
corps Of engineers in the field ut Poland
who will work noithward. looking out 1
route to the Northern Adirondack railroad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03

battles These maps have been mounted on
frames or rolls so as to be convenient for
reference. They will be invaluable to every
student of history.
Capt. z. d. Blodgett of st. Johnsbury Is
again honored. This time n camp of Sons
of Veterans has been named after him at
South Royalton, henceforth to be knswn as
Camp p. ID. Blodgett, No. IA"
Department Commander ID. l.. Morgan OF
Rutland has been engaged TO deliver the
Memorial day address at Orwell Rev. f.
NJ. Haynes, ID. D., of Rutland at Waits
field, Col George w. Hooker at Bellows
Falls, Gen. w. w. Grout OF Barton at
Essex junction, Rev. f. L.. Walker of
West Rutland at West Rutland, DR.. o. H..
Nimblet of Monkton at Huntington, Gen.
7. o. Scaver of Woodstock at Montpelier,
Row. n H. Farr of Randolph ut West Ran
dolph, Prof. Walter t. Howard of Middle
bury at Wells River and Rev. J. +. Rhoades
of Bellows Falls at Barre.
Mrs Della NJ. Needhan, the installing
and instituting officer of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps of Vermont, assisted by Mrs.
May Fisher OF Roberts Relief Corps, Rut-
land, instituted corp at Vergennes re-
Gently with ID charter members. This will
be an auxiliary to Ethan Allen post.
The Sons of Veterans of Farhaven will
give their anniversary ball April 8.
The Estey Guard OF Brattleboro have de-
cided definitely to mako the trip over tine
mountain at the time of the Bennington
battle monument dedication using only one
day.
At n meeting Of committees on 9 county
convention OF Sons of Veterans to be held
in Rutland May s these officers were APP
| pointed to serve one year: President Sur
geop- General O. A. Gee OF Brandon; first
vice-president, Past Capt. r. A. Gleason Of
RuUland; second president, Past Capt.
f. A. slavery of rawlet; chaplain, Past
Capt. w IL. Heade of Dandy; secretary,
W n. Proctor Of Farhaven; inside guard,
Capt. Grant Lincoln of West Rutland; out
side guard, f. S. Benedict OF Poultuey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03
4 Promising Young vermonter.

A. ". Barnum of Montpelier. formerly
Of Milton, who is connected with the Mont
peier md Wells river railroad has lust
distinguished himself in the line of typo
writing. lie went TO Boston and catered a
contest in which there were some fast
writer's but he won first prize, writing GO
words in five minutes, or at the rate Of 1871
words minute, The prize was T21. he
was at once offered an important position
with tho Thomson Houston company in
Boston 10 take dictation direct upon the
typewriter, but he preferred MS general
work with the railroad company MIR.
l}arnum, who is not yet 20, is a nephew OF
4. G.. Nhttemore, esq, of Burlington.
"JuhnsOns Anodyne liniment tRhe- tho lead
| there is mono better says Boston druggist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03

A quantity of fish that was being carried
to secretary Proctor's home attracted much
attention one day recently. a member O.
the United States fish commits ion had II
cans of California trout varying from two
to six inches in length The total number
was not far from 1000. They had come
from Washington with a slight loss Tee
California trout is something like our ArooL
variety but in place of tho bright spots hgr
stripes along the silos They do well her,
and sometimes attain weight Of six pounds.
but tho average is from one and a hall IL
three. The secretary is going to stock a
private pond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03
FIRES AT PROCTOR.
-Four Horses Burned in IA Livery stable
4. u. Proctor's Barnes burned.

PRocToR March 21-The livery stable
run by John McDovitt burned this morn
ing ar 4.3O. The fire was not discovered
until it had burned the ront entrance and
was rapidly spreading i'll the loft. Ten
horses were in the baru six gotten
out safely and by that time the whole stable
was on lire, rendering it impossible to save
the others Al the wagons with hack,
sleiRh, harnesses, robes AMI blankets We're
burned The loss viii he from 5000 to $780,
partly covered by insurance.
The barns Of +. d. proctor's farm, known
a the baker place caught lire about IL
o'clock from fires set by section men. They
contained nay and farming tools and We're a
total loss, covered by insurance.
cnn recommend Dr. David Kennedy
FsvUIitc Bcmcdy % thuse suffering from Kid
noy disorder, for it cured nae, other means
having failed.-,l. =. Hcach stone Ridge, \. y
For = IIeouiruap LIVER try BE CHAN,
PILL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03

The Best Salyc in the world Ter Cuts. IrlI.see
Sores Ulcers, set RErum. Fever Sores, letter
thaplcd iiaulb thnnalns, Corns n d all
Skill ErIptiohs, ana ! -.tEey cures Piles, OF
no Jay required 1t L. ~! rantCed to i've per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
- ents peg box. For Salo Dy l5caupre IL Low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03
BIG FIRE RECORD.
LOSES USTAlNED IN ALL PARTS OF
THE COUNTRY.

Philadelphia and Reading suffers
Loss of 800, OOO--Some of the Finest
Blocks In Little Rock, Ark, Destroyed
Gen. Thomas Ewings Residence
Burned-Othcr Fires
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03

The 93 birthday of Robert Sargent of
STAFFORD the only surviving soldier OF the
war Of 1912 in that region was celebrated
the other day 10y the Grand Army post and
neghbors. Appropriate gifts were m ade,
patriotic and other songs were sung by the
aged man. and war "reminiscences were
given by him and also by Rev. Il. Udal
and Rev. Francis Reed both soldiers in the
late war, Notwithstanding Mr.. Sargent 5
great age, he appears in full possession OF
his mental powers.
Major John II. Iartholf surgeon, now
on duty at Plattsburgh barracks, y. y,
will proceed to Fort Wayne, Mich, and
report in person to the commanding officer
OF that post for temp 1rary duty.
Chamherlin post q. A. X. of st. Johns
bury, is arranging for concert in .Musi,
hall, April 10.
Chamberlin Relief Corps of st. Johns
bury are making preparations for pinL
domino party to be given at the oper,
house, April 10.
A Woman's Relief Corps was organized
at Lyndonvile March 10 with % charter
members.
The anniversary Of the organization OF
| Post Custer at Bennington occurs April 6
| 1t will he fthngly observed as usual.
SeISwicl; post, G.. A. r., of Brattleboro
| has received from Secretary Of War Proc
! tor - war maps, showing all the importan
| battlefiells of the war for the Union, nm,
"a. location OF the various divisions in I'll,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-03
GUILTY OF 100 FIRST OFFENCES.
Arden II. Flint of West Randolph Suffers
the Penalty of the Law.

WEST RANpoLpu. March 26.-Tne trial
of Arden Ii. Flint under two indictments
for selling. furnishing and giving away
LIQUORS npd for keepinv n general nuisance
and gambling rooms. did not beain until
O'Clock this afternoon much delay
being caused in nroducin0 Witnesses
and drawing II iurv. States ATTORNEY ,Toht,
+. Pickett. ir.. appeared in behalf of the
State and \ u Bovden for tho rosnondont
throughout tbe afternoon a large number
OF witnesses were examined and the nun1tnr
of offences alreaJv proveu rms nm into the
hundreds This EVENING imnortsnt doom
mentary evidence. was Introduced Armed
with a search warrant officers roided the
hos.nent Of Smiths black aud discovered
SIN worth of whiskev The same evening
the officers raided Fjint's den over I &
! Overs stable and found cords dice gam
| him, tools md oI.cona .tutr Tb.v ,lso
| fonnI - I-nited States .n,ci,l tav rocoirt
Since Auoust u 1900 Flint has r.caiv,3
.bont 400 gollons of nnuor o4 This sf,ti,n
md Hroin.ree nort of il con,ine, in ouotbar
| nerson'. name The otHcors hovebaJ THAR