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The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

The stock interest of Arizona are beginning to give good results. The sale of feeders this season has been exceedingly large and at much bet ter prices than last year. The future season promises to be a good deal better, which means a permanent market for Arizona feeders and a consequent inflow of capital as q result.-Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

A correspondent of the Tomb stone Prospector curtly says; The man who pays no taxes and does his shopping through the postoffice is generalfythe one who kicks about extravaganza ill office and talks about hard times, which he helps to create. If every one would pur- chase at home 1t would enable our merchants to Keep larger stocks and 3 better assortment Of goods. l know of one woman whose husband is well-to-d0 in the community and who makes every dollar out of the Tombstone public, who sends away for every particle of wearing appa- rel she uses. I know of another man who is continually harping about hard times who doesn't pay & dollars worth of taxes and sends his shoes back to Boston to get them half soled to save fifteen cents. There are many instances of this kind, especially among those who ought to act differently.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

Thousands of COWS wearing blue spectacles is curious sight in Rus sia. Blue glasses were recommend ed because the reflection of the light upon the snow has been so blind ing that tens of thousands of cattle have been attacked with ophthal- mia. According to a recent dis patch ifrom Vienna the entire SUD- ply of blue-glass in Vienna has been exhausted for the purpose, and it has been necessary to obtain additional supplies from Paris and London.-Boston Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

The amount of British coal im- ported into Italy in 1890 was as much as 1, ,493,6O tons, against H. BOY 500 tons in 1889 and 1 ,279, 400 tons in 1888. Of the above total import in 1890. 794,OOO tons were from Cardiff, 574,70O tons from Newcastle, and the rest was Scotch and North England coal from Liv- erpool and Hartlepool.-Engineer and Mining Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

4 railroad IS to be built iron San Diego to San Quinton, Lower Cali fornia, by an English firm. The road, which will be 162 miles in length, will be built as soon as the Mexican Government approves the survey. A cargo of supplies for the road is now on the way from England. The company is to re- ceive S8,000 per mile subsidy from the Mexican Government.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25
Indictments 9uaShed.

Denver, June 8.-Recently ex- Senator A. M. Stevenson, the pro- tege of Senator Teller; ex-State Treasurer Fred Walsen Otto Mears President of the Rio Grande South. ern Railway, Representative Mitch. ell and Jerry Frank were indicted by the Arapahoe county Grand Jury, charged with attempting to bribe certain members of the last General Assembly to vote against railroad legislation, and also to cast their votes for Hanna for Speaker during the notorious fightin which Inspector Hawley was killed.
 To-day the gentlemen were brought before Judge Graham of the District Court for trial. District Attorney Stevens arose and entered a plea of nolle prosequi, stating that the evidence against the ac- cused, while damaging, was such that it would be impossible to make a case, and consequently asked to have the indictments quashed, which was granted.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

G. w. Lang, the veteran live stockman, passed through here Thursday morning with a, train load of beef cattle for the Chicago market. They were from the Salt River valley and were an unusually fine lot, averaging from 1900 pounds each. Mir. Lang says Cali fornia prices are at present too low, and he will continue shipping to eastern markets until an advance in the west, which is sure to come. -Nogales Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

It seems that the most powerful microscope at present in use will render visible an object the diame- ter of which is one-sixteenth thou sandth of a millimetre-a milli- metre equals O.O3937 inch. With the improved lenses it is calculated microscopists will be able to dis cern the object whose diameter is not greater than one eight-millionth of a millimetre.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25
How to tell Col. Head.

Everybody on the Rue de Pine knows A. E. Head, the ancient mine operator, who is now l believe ranching it out in New Mexico. It's because everybody knows him that every Californian who came to New York thinks he has seen Head and wonders why the latter seems so foolish. Head isn't proud, and when he does come to the city it's "howd'y. boys," with all his friends. The fact is, Head has Q double in New York. Looks as much like him as two peas in pod. Just his size and just that little impeachment in his walk. Butin one respect he is different, and that's where the difference comes in-the double can't play poker for cent. 1 don't believe the original Head ever de- clined to 8 'iittle hand," or q hand in little game" but the double does. Sometimes it's 8 good idea to identify your simon pure Pa cifc coaster by asking him if he won't drop around to ;'room 45'' and ''jine in." That's a crucial test.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

The census office has given out the tobacco statistics of Missouri The total number of planters in the State during the census year was 1O,495; the total area devoted to tobacco, II $50 acres; the total product, 9,424.S23 pounds, and the value of the crop to the producers, estimated on basis of actual sales, $419.520.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

The following from the San Mar cial Reporter refers to 8 shipment of cattle from this place by J. M. Holt. "The first of the week the Mizpah Cattle Co.,, of Wyoming, were shipping a large bunch of cat tie from Arizona to the ranges of the company. They were fed here, and when they were reloaded they were found to be short enough cat tie for two and a half cars, At first this was thought to be due to closer loading, but in the meantime cattle of the brands shipped were report ed out on the range in this vicinity. Thursday 8 roundup party was sent out, which secured 60 head. A dispatch from RatOn, the first feed ing point after leaving here, report ed 118 head missing. A hunt for the balance is being made, although at first it was thought the loss could not exceed S7 head. The disappear ance from the yard is a mystery, as there is no break in the fence, and the gates were found safely locked when those in charge of the yards and the shippers went there to re- Ioad.-Wilcox Stockman.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

Thieves entered the railroad ware house on the American side last Thursday night and stole several sacks of coffee. We understand that boards on the side of the build ing were loosened, at the bottom, at which point an entrance was ef- fected. The parties have not been apprehended, as Yet.-Nugales Re cord.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

Mail matter dropped in box in Paris is delivered in Berlin within an hour and half, and sometimes within thirty-fve minutes. It is sent by means of pneumatic tubes. The excellent postal service of this country has considerable to learn from the service of Europe.-Pitt8- burg Commercial Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

ing and yelling, the spirit of the great chief (the small boy) rivaling all in feats of agility and endurance. The whole making night one hid eous dream. Then, and only then, can one appreciate the novel sight witnessed on the banks of the Gila. Frank Leslie's.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

One remarkable feature of the collection of taxes in Cochise coun- ty is that for 1890 but S1 ,036,39 re- mains uncollected. This is out of a total of s90,OOO. If any other section fthe Pacific coast can show up any better than that, 1t will be an interesting item.-Prospector.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

The census of London shows population of 4,211 ,056--anincre in the last ten years of 395,4S5 In 1901 the population was 95S,663. The increase during the last twenty years has been greatest in the su- burban districts, the rate there be- ing calculated at 126.S per cent, while that of London proper has been only 36 per cent.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25
< Taqui Legend.

In reference to the mysterious cause of the sudden depopulation of the Gila and Salt river valleys, in the prehistoric period when fer tile farms occupied the places now regarded as a sterile desert, an old Yaqui Indian, known by the soubri- quet of Juan" tells substantially the following legend as having been handed down through many gene rations by his tribe: Four or five hundred years ago the Gila valley was peopled with very bad peo- pie, who built log houses and titled the ground, and used the water of the river in canals to irrigate their crops with. They were a selfish people who refused to permit the Papago and Yaqui and other tribes to the south to dwell among them or to use the water and feed the ami malls in their fields. Icy were peo- ple of small size, with red skins like the other Indians, but they did not know how to fight battles, and lived peacefully, because they were too numerous for other tribes to attack. But one time iong drought came on, and far to the south the fields were dried and the water was all ex- hausted. For three or four years did the Yaquis and other tribes suf- fer dire privations from the drought, and their horses were dying for want of water and feed, and none could be had, excepting along the Gila and the Salt rivers. The various tribes held big consultation and decided to exterminate the bad peo
 ple of these valleys and take pos
 session of their green fields. So they marched northward for many days, and when they reached the valley where Florence now stands they be- gan war of extermination, and killed all the bad people except the very small children, whom they reared as their own. They passed down the valley, dealing out death to ali they met until they had left none to oppose their occupation of the rich lands and fertile fields, Then followed luxurious season of plenty and peace, until finally the canals began to fall into decay and ruin, and no one knew how to repair them. Gradually the waters of the river returned to their old channel and the lands became dry and bar ren, and finally the several tribes returned to their former homes to the southward, when the drought had disappeared. The old Indian always tells the tale in the same simple, straightforward manner and claims that it has been handed down among the members of his tribe for many generations. It is certainly too ingenious for an unimaginative mind to have conceived unaided by tradition, and the story Is not an improbable one and may easily ac- count for the mysterious disappear ance of the people who dwelt in great numbers in this valley at a time of which history has no rec ord.-The Great Divide.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

Moulds for casting iron can only be made in sand. Iron or other metallic mould chill the iron, and it docs not fill well. The great heat at which iron melts will burn any other material, or will stick so as to break the mould.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-25

Professor Shaler, of Harvard Col lege, and President Morrison, of Boston University, have discovered a petified human body in Failing Spring Cave, Sequatchie Valley, Tennessee, The body is perfect. Many curious weapons of copper were at is feet.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
At the Council Chamber

Allmembers were in their seats with th,
exception of Mr.. Groschner.
Mr.. 4yier introduced resolution provid
ing for the construction of sidewalk from
the intersection of Railroad st. with Scot
st., along the south of Railroad st. to Perry
thence south to Fosters livery barn. Or
motion of MIR. Cahill. the rules were sus.
pended, the resolution placed on it's I'd. anG
I'd. readings and passed by unanimous vote
of the council.
Committee on the widening of the street
connecting Kalida Pike with the Spenglel
Road reported favorably and asked for an
extension of time for more definite report
which was granted.
A petition asking for the appointment OF
W. ?. Turk as police for the South Side was
read and referred to the Finance Committee.
A petition for the construction of sewer
from R.R. to Gregg Greek was referred to
Sewer Committee; said committee to con-
fer with Henry County Commissioners and
ascertain the cost and how much they will
donate for the improvement-to report with
ordinance at next regular meeting.
Mr.. Tyler moved that the Mayor be an.
thorized to correspond with the sup't. of the
western division of the Wabash in regard to
the prospects of the construction of the cut.
of to Chicago. Carried.
Mr.. Tyler moved that the mayor appoint
two business men and two councilmen who,
with his Mayorlty form a committee of five
TO aecertain by personal investigation the
feasibility of system of waterworks for
Napoleon, and the probable cost. The mo-
tlon carried, the Mayoraappointing Council
men: Samse and Tyler, and e. Il. Vockee
andJ O. s .ur.
David Wilson asked that Washington st.,
near the Methodist Church, be repaired; re-
ferred to Street Committee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
Everybody Pleased.

There is great satisfaction in selling goods
when you have that which pleases everybody.
People do not like to buy anything which
don't quite please them even if the price is
cheap. Saur & Balsley have recognized this fact
and have made special effort each year to get
the incest and very best the markets afford.
The very best evidence that they have made a
success in this direction, in the line of wall
paper and paints. is for you to see their pres
ent stock and see the many customers who
carry away loads every day, and who are
pleased after it is put on knowing that they
have the very best and latest which the mark
cts afford anywhere and at prices so low that
they need not be afraid of comparing them
with their neighbors who may have bought
elsewhere,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

AA08AaA4A A0N AfCC0G8AAQu 08ys
Decoration Of soldiers graves IN the sew.
ersl cemeteries BY committees from Chosts
Post and the Relief Corps, in the forenoon.
At l3o p. m, procession will form on
Washington st., the Right resting on Scott st.
in the following order:
18th. Regt. Band.
Co. + 18th. ReRt o. N. G., as Escort.
Orator and Mayor in Carriage.
Choate Post, headed by Drum Corps.
Women's Relief Corps, in Carriages.
Other Societies, arranged in the order in
Which They Arrive on the Ground,
Citizens on Foot.
Citizens in Carriages.
Procession will move west on Washington
st. 10 the R. R., thence south on Sheffield st,
to Glenwood Cemetery.
Exercises at the Cemetery will consist of
Memorial Services by Choate Post from the
Ritual, and Memorial Address by the Hon.
w. A. Norton, of Michigan.
Exercises will be interspersed with music
by the 10th. Regt Band. r. B. HELLER,
ID. W. FRRAsE,
@. e. REYNOLDS,
Committed
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
Prohibition Convention.

Prohibitionists of Henry county will hold
their convention in Napoleon, at the court
house, May Goth at II O'Clock a. M, to reor-
ganize and elect delegates to the State Con-
Vention. Every Prohibitionist in the coun-
ty Is hereby urged to attend this meeting; let
us show zeal worthy of the noble cause in
which all are engaged.
By order of COUNTY Ex-CoM
W. N. HERMAN, Sec'y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

Mrs. 7. R. Batchelder has collection OF
pnntings on exhibition at Saur & Balsley's
dr1g store, also two pieces at Leist's drug
store. The large figure painting at Leist's
has been on exhibition in some of the most
prominent cities in Ohio and Indiana and has
received the favorable criticism of some OF
best artists and competent art critics in both
the States, the smaller works need no COM
ment. We are informed by Mrs. Batchelder
that she does not wish pupils at any terms
during the warm months but will paint few
pieces to order before the season opens to form
classes. ALI are invited to inspect her workon
exhibition or at her home on Washington
street.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

E. L. Putt and wife were summoned tc
Defiance SATURDAY. on account of the death Of
their brother-in-law, John W. Lewis. Jas. N
Putt, wife and daughter accompanied them
In the death of Mr.. Lewis, Defiance loses one
of her worthy citizens, wife kind and du.
tiful husband and father, and the com NUM-
ty in which he resided good neighbor.
His funeral took place on Sunday afternoon
under the arspices of the G. A. r. and was
largely attended. He leaves wife and two
children.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

W. E. Doud will loan large or small sums
of money on farms in this county and will
give ten years time if desired, the borrower
paying back as much as he may be able each
year and thus stopping interest. Over $780,
OO0.0O loaned in this county on this plan dur
ing the past year. Call on w. E. Doud,
at Napoleon, Ohio; or John Fl.
Poker, Napoleon. Ohio; w. A. Hanna, Nc
Clure, Ohio; j. O. Merritt, Hamler, Ohio;
George Fisher, Holgate, Ohio. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
IetterI,isf.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Ma
poleon Post. Office for the week ending May
2Ist.
Frank Lester, Mary McCullock; foreign:
Mary CUNT.
Persons calling for letters will please saw
they are advertised, and give the date.
d. NJ. JONES. P. NJ.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
PenSiOns.

We notice in number of papers that pen
sioners are to receive their checks monthly
instead of quarterly. This is not the case.
A. Washington dispatch says: "The time of
making the quarterly payments is to be
changed to July 4, October 4, January and
April 4. The coming June payment will be
made as usual, and on July 4, one months
pension will be paid, thus inaugurating the
change"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

Who says ladies are mot inventive A
Massachusetts lady planned the complex ma.
chine that m axes paper bags; a New Jersey
girl found way Of turning out horse shoes
by machinery; and New York farmers
wife is the patentee of an arrangement for
feeding cattle on the trains. There are
many more devises the ladies have planned,
and useful ones too. The sex captures the
ribbon for planning.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
Hungarian Seed.

wish to state to the farmers of Henry and
and adjoining counties that have quality
of No. Hungarian seed, that will sell in
limited quantities, to suit the purchaser. Par
ties wishing any of this seed should call i'm
mediately. 2t VIM. SpENGLER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

One of the grandest baccalaureate ser.
mons ever preached in Napoleon was that
delivered by the Rev. s. T. Scoville at the
Opera house last Sunday morning to the
class Of '91. It was sermon to make man.
kind think better of his station and condi-
tion; to instill within him higher aspirations,
and to regard this mortal life as real and
earnest-though none the less but short
stopping place preparatory for that life to
come; it was replete with ennobling thoughts
clothed in such loftiness Of rhetoric as to
give the eloquent orator prominent place
among the greatest of our great men. The
class OF 81 is to be envied in having for it's
well wisher and adviser the talented Doctor
Scoville.
In the evening he preached at the Presby-
terrain church. ". ga ~ Ii.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
Napoleon roads for some time have been in

Napoleon roads for some time have been in
a horrible condition relative to superfuity
of dust. Clouds of the penetrating stuff,
containing it is claimed, the germs of nearly
every disease to which flesh is heir, are car
ried on every corner; it fills the nostrils, gath
ers in the hair, settles upon the clio thes and
gently nestles in the whiskers, being straine d
out as the zephyrs pass on to gather up new
cargo. No street is free from it except those
sprinkled, and even these contribute their
share of the diseased stuff if the sprinkler is
little dilitory in making its appointments" I"
But if the streets are thus annoying now what
can we expect during the hot months!
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

Hon. s. M. Heller has just returned from
the phosphate country of Florida, where he
spent several weeks in prospecting. The
phosphate mines of Florida are becoming q
vast industry, millions of money being in
vested and made in them. We understand
Mr.. Heller invested largely in these lands
while absent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
VIM. 7. BinzIey, Dentist.
Roomsoxer Humphreyis Drug Store
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. tits pleasing
to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yetenectu-
al in acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
Ira
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

s. Q. Haag's cigars are acknowledged to
be of the very best quality as we'll as the larg-
est variety. Stop while getting your mail and
examine his stock. He makes this business
speciality. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

W. A. Hanna, of Mcclure, drove to Napo
leon last Sunday, behind span of sorrels,
which, for speed, cannot be outrivalled in
this bailiwick, making the ten miles. in less
than fifty minutes. Miss Stiger, book keep
of the P. of I. store, accompanied him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
4 Paw Shows at ToIedo Jupea

The Glover Leaf, T., st. L. & K. @. R. R..
will issue excursion tickets to Toledo at one
fare for the round trip, from stations, Bluff
ton eastward. Tickets good returng date of
sale or day following. @. G. JENKINS,
2t Gen'l Pass. Agent, Toledo. O.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

E. B. Croft of Toledo committed sui eide
on Monday, by hanging. He was a man
about 4S years old, unmarried. and worth
about $4,000. Dependency was the cause.
He has relatives in this county. The fun
eral took place Yesterday at grand Rapids.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

DR.. Andrew 7. Sherman one of the corps of
physicians in st. Luke's Hospital, Detroit,
has been visiting friends here and will return
this week. The DR.. is making gigantic
strides in securing eminence in his profess
sion. He is Napoleon boy and has climbed
the ladder of progress unaided and alone.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21
Another Big Real Estate DaoI

Another. big real estate deal during the past
week has been the sale of the old Cary prop
erty, now occupied by Harmon Gathman.
which was purchased by VIM. Spen-
gler. The consideration was $9,0O0., which
is considered fair and yet a cheap price
for the property.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

Tt may not be generally known, yet it is
unlawful to discharge any fire arm within gun
shot of any occupied dwelling house, the
property of another. Sec. 69G2, Revised
Statutes of Ohio, imposes a fine of not more
than twenty nor less than five dollars for ev-
cry such violation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

The Henry County farmers Institute So
ciety will hold it's Third Regular Meeting at
the Probate Court room, in Napoleon, on
Thursday, June 4th. 1891, at 2 o'clock p. m.
All persons interested, the members espec-
tally, are invited to attend.
E. M. HoLLoPETER, Pres.
]. Q. DAVIS, Secy. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-05-21

All of those knowing themselves indebted
to me, either by book account or nete, are
requested to come forward and settle, as I
have disposed of my furniture business.
An early settlement is requested.
1t j, W. TIErJEN