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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

OUR Republican farmer, (for it is no
use to address the Democratic farmer,
for he already has his eyes open), the
Signal, your party organ in this coun-
ty, says your clothing, blankets and
farming implements are cheap enough!
The paper has the audacity to thus ad-
dress you, when every intelligent per-
son knows that you are paying from
one-third to one-half more for these ar
ticles than your neighbors are paying
just across the border. In fact the
farm implements made here in this
country, for which you are required to
pay say $3.50, are sold in England for
500! The goods are made in this
country, freight on them paid to Eng
land, and then sold for one-third less
than the robber tariff compels you to
pay for them! And still the Signal has
the impudence to tell you, you get your
implements cheap enough! Do you?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

If the administration isn't careful we
shall have war upon our hands, and
it will not be with the puny Chilian
Insurgents, but with powerful John
Bull, who is the possessor of the
strongest navy afloat. Chasing foreign
vessels upon the high seas is pastime
which should never be INDUCED in as
long as there is doubt of our right to
do so. We do not profess to be suffi-
ciently we'll versed in the intricacies of
International law to say without quali-
fication that the United States has or
has not the right to seize the Chilian
Insurgent vessel, Itata, wherever she
may be found; but as there is an ad-
mitted difference of opinion on the SUBJ
ject among eminent international law
yers, it strikes US that it would have
been wisdom to have taken no chances.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
THE OFFICE KALEIDOSCOPE.
The Pattern may not be your Kind;
But IL Can be Viewed by Merely
Adjusting the Tube.

Our youths are doing the swimming
recreation to an extent that is likely to
jeo pardize health and life. To bathe
once day will injure no one; but many
of the boys, recently cut loose from
the environment of the school room, are
putting in most of their time at the
gravel pit just west of town. For them
to spend several hours in the water Is
no rare occurrence. Whether or not
this is conducive to health there is no
question. As log will become water
soaked, so will the swimming youth, II
he persists in such intemperance.
Then again this pit is a dangerous
place to indulge in this pastime. From
10 to 20 feet in depth, the water with
regard tn temperature is in stratas,
growing colder as you go deeper. Ev-
cry school boy knows that under such
conditions ''cramp" is an affliction to
be expected; and how none have been
seized with tt so far is marvellous.
Napoleon must be prepared sooner
or later to drag this pit for darling or
two.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

IT is said the Boston cotton-mill
owners are trying to secure a general
shutdown of the cotton factories in or
der to curtail production and thus keep
up prices. They claim that the de-
preston in the prices of cotton cloth is
unprecedented. Now, what is the mat
ter with the home market? The Nc
Kinley tariff, it was claimed, was for
the especial benefit of the workingmen
whom the cotton lords, since the ad-
vance in tariff duties, propose to turn
out of employment by shutdown of
work.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

INSTEAD of criminally prosecuting
Green B. Raum, Jr. for malfeasance in
Office, he is presented with months
salary and allowed to resign. And the
best reason that Assistant Secretary of
the Interior Bussey could assign for
that very queer proceeding was that
Secretary Noble had directed that it be
done on account of the financial cir
cumstances of young Raum and for the
sake of his family What right had
Secretary Noble to give away to this
young man a months Salary? The
money in the United States Treasury
there isn't any too much of it these
days-belongs to the people and tito
the men who happen for the time to be
at the head of the government depart
ments. When Secretary Noble wishes
to donate money he should always be
careful to give only that which be-
longs to him, or some day he may find
himself on the wrong side of the pris-
0ner's box In criminal court.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

A MEETING of the farmers Uniont
held at Columbus last week, the con-
vention being composed of delegates
from each county, it was determined
not to put a third ticket in the field.
The vote was exceedingly close, So for,
and GA against third ticket. Mr.. Asa
Center, delegate from this county, vot-
ed no on the question, as did in allprob-
ability all other good Republicans, as
they saw in the third party movement
the death of the Republican party in
Ohio. o, these Republicans are tricky
fellows!
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
A Brace ofTrusts.

THE two latest trusts to heave in
sight of plundered people, are the
oatmeal trust and the tobacco trust. By
the Mckinley tariff the duty on cigars
and cigarettes was raised from $3.50 a
pound and 20 per cent. to $3.50 and 25
per cent. ad valorem. On most kinds
of tobacco the duties were raised in
still greater proportion. 1t was quite
natural that the tobacco manufacturers,
upon whose products the internal rev.
enue tax has been reduced should avail
themselves of this protection by organ
iZing a combination after the usual
model.
By the new tariff the duty on oat-
meal was increased from J to l cent q
pound, Notwithstanding the protection
afforded to producers by the old rate.
During the last year the total importa-
tions of oatmeal amounted to a little
more than $55,O00. But with the in
crease of duty the dealers in this article
have been enabled to organize little
trust, so as to reap the benefits of the
Mckinley act. If any one shall find
bis tobacco too highly taxed, he can
take less of it and buy more oatmeal.
Or, if he shall find the tax on oatmeal
too high, he can use less Of that and
more tobacco. In the same way he
may discriminate in choice throughout
the whole protective tariff, which doth
thus temper its exactions to the shorn
consumer. In spite of the antitrust
act of Senator Sherman, he will find
tariff-fed monopoly ready to greet him
at nearly every turn.-Philadelphia
Record.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE statistics of the residence of del
e gates to the Cincinnati conference
show it was a Western and disgusted
Republican affair. Kansas sent one
third of the 1,4O0 delegates, and with
that State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio
and Indiana, these five states had ,05O
of the delegates, or more than two
thirds. The whole South sent but SO
delegates, only five states being repre-
sented, while all the Northern States
east of Ohio sent but 2S. The general
understanding at the convention was
that the Southern Alliance men would
support the Democratic candidate for
President next year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

The Democratic party is carrying on
a campaign which appeals to the intel
lect, says the Plain Dealer, while its ad-
versary appeals to the prejudice of par
tisans. With thorough knowledge OF
the great economic questions, Demo-
Gratis feel that success will follow their
efforts. They have reason to feel this
because they have right and justice on
their side. Let everything spread Dem
ocratic principles and with full un-
derstanding of these there will be no
fear but that we will have govern
ment of, for and by the people.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Governor of Michigan has We
toed bill appropriating 100000 to help
the Detroit people entertain the Grand
Army at their annual encampment in
August, and very properly, too. The
veto will not affect Detroit's entertain
ment, but simply means the people of
that city shall go into their own pock-
cts for the money. The Republican
small fry politicians will try to make
capital out of this, but the soldiers them
selves and the people will sustain the
Governor in his action.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

SECRETARY of State Ryan is prepar-
ing pamphlet containing instructions
to electors regarding the workings of
the new ballot law, and expects to have
it ready for distribution in short time.
1t will contain short and explicit in
structions as to the manner in which
the elections shall be conducted, all the
requirements necessary to be observed
and cuts of the booths in which the vo-
ter enters to prepare his ballot.-Col-
umbus Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

SECRETARY of State Ryan announc-
es that he will have the necessary
blanks for election officers, except the
poll books and tally sheets, including
pamphlet of iptructions for election
officers, ready for distribution within
twenty days,and advises election boards
or officers to make no contracts for the
purchase of any blanks, as the law
makes it the duty Of the Secretary Of
State to furnish them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THERE is no tariff on credulity; there
fore any one who pleases,is at liberty to
believe that Mr.. Harrison paid $25, 900
as the expenses of his recent junket, as
has been stated by those friendly to-
ward him. It's dollars to peanuts,
however, that those figures with
the ciphers erased would represent a
larger sum than the trip cost Mr.. Har-
rison. He is far too thrifty a man to
give up six months salary for picnic
lasting just five weeks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
$780, Reward. $500

The readers Of the NORTHWEST will be pleased to
learn that there at least oIe dreaded disease that
science has been able to In all Its stages, and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being Constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catsrrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroyng the foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the constitu-
tion and assisting nature in doing her work. The
propretors have much faith In its curative pow
ers that they offer Que Hundred Dollars for any
case fails to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, +. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
eN-Sold by all druggists, 75c mo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

ACCORDING to all reports there was
never better prospect of great crops
of cereals in the United States than at
the present time. We hope that this
promise of bursting barns and granar-
les will not give pain to the able polit-
ical economists who have demonstrat-
ed to their own entire satisfaction that
short crops are better than full ones for
the farmers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
By Ditching and Grading, Graveling
or Macadamizing the Same.
Notice to Contractors.

NJ oTICE is hereby given, that the Board of Coun-
IN ty Commissioners Of Henry County, Ohio,
will receive sealed bids in their Office at Napoleon,
Ohio, up to
Tuesday, June 10th, 1891,
at one O'Clock p. m, for the work Of ditching and
grading. graveling or macadamizing the following
described road in Freedom township, in said coun-
ty, to wit:
THE so-CALLED WAUsEoN ROAD.
a. For ditching, grading and graveling said
b. For ditching, grading and matchmaking the
same; commencing at the point where the Waus-
con road improvement Of Napoleon township ter
inmates, and running thence West on the township
line between Section No. Of Napoleon township,
and Section No. SO Of Freedom township, about so
rods; thence North along the Section line road be-
tween Sections 35 and Sc, 25 and 49, % and "a and
Is and IA Of said Freedom township to the North
line of Henry county, about miles, or a total dis
tance of 81 $40 feet miles, 43 rods Bnd 10 feet,
and there to terminate.
Plans and specifications for said work will be on
file in the Auditors Office at Napoleon, Ohio.
Each bid must contain the full name Of every
person interested in the same, and must be accom-
panied by a deposit OF $500. 90 with the County
Auditor, and an agreement that II the bid is &C
cepted q contract will be entered into, together
with bond for the performance Of said work to the
satisfaction of the County Commissioners, other
wise the amount deposited to be forfeited to the
county.
entering into contract and bond upon an accepted
bid, said deposit of s2OOOO will be returned to the
respective bidder.
All bids must be written in ink.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
GEO. DAUM,
VIM. ZIERoLF,
A. j. SAYGERS,
Commissioners OF Henry County, Ohio.
HENRY kobe, Engineer.
Napoleon, Ohio, June End, 1891.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

NEPoTIsM, which has done 80 much
in the past to make the Republican
party odious, is again on top at WASH
ington. Commissioner Raum, in ap-
pointing one son and two daughters to
Office, has only followed long line Of
Republican precedents. There will be
change when we have Democratic
administration. and unless all present
indications are false that time Is not far
distant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Combines, In proportion peculiar TO Itself,
the active medicinal properties Of the best
bloodPurifying and strengthening remedies
Of the vegetable kingdom. Il viii positively
eure-when in the power Of medicine
Spring Debility, Headache, Dyspepsia, Ca
tarrh, Salt Rheum, Scrofnla, and all Diseases
caused by low state Of the blood. -
81 suffered three years with blood poison.
I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and think am
cured" MRS. N. J. DAVIS, Broekport, N. Y.
floods Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
is worth its weight in gold" !. BARRING
TON, 100 Bank Street, New York City.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

JOA1N " 4uCLIAlNt
At present a farmer residing in the
north eastern part of Damascus town.
ship.
He was born in jefferson Co., Ohio,
October 13, 1880. His father followed
the agricultural pursuit, assisted by
young McLain, who attended district
school until twenty years of age when
he was seized with the western fever
and migrated to Missouri. Wrestling
with the trials of life usually attending
a new man in new country during the
years '52 and '53, he returned to JEFF
ferson County in the Spring of 1858,
and shortly afterward moved to Wayne
County.
In 1857 he was married to Della Row
land who died soon after. Five years
from this date he entered the connubi-
al relationship with Jane A. White.
man, of Lorain County. Living at this
time in Wood county, he realized the
great future 10 store for the adjoining
one, Little Henry, and few years af-
terward crossed the county line and
settled in Damascus tp., where with
the exception of four years, he has since
resided.
Since living in this county he has
served ten years as township clerk, six
years, township trustee, six years, coun-
ty commissioner and four years, county
treasurer.
During his term of office as county
treasurer he resided in Napoleon. His
family consists of but one boy, Harmon
McLain, the older brother, Lewis, as
many people of Napoleon will remem-
ber with sorrow, having died in the
Spring of 1873 while living here. AL
though past so, Mr.. McLain has ro-
bust constitution and enjoys good
health, working on the farm, assisted
by his remaining son. He is recogniz-
ed as man of extraordinary worth and
rejoices in the love and respect of his
neighbors.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Our farmer friends should ever keep
in mind the fact that the Alliance be-
came necessary among the farming
class to protect themselves against the
evils resulting from Republican class
legislation. Also, remember, that one
of the cardinal principles of Democracy
is against class legislation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For Sale by d
J. Humphrey. yr.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

COMMISSIONER RAUM says there is
a conspiracy against him. That's what
every criminal says when brought to
trial. The conspiracy in this case rep
resents the honest people Of the country
demanding that a man above suspic-
ion be put in Raum's place.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

A few years ago Henry w GRADY, at
that time editor of the Atlanta Consti-
tuition, struck the keynote of the future
happiness of our country in his speech,
s'The New South" in which he set
forth that as far as his country is con-
cerred the Mason and Dixon line was
fast becoming obliterated; that the
south has been born again, burying all
animosities and with doors toward the
north their latch strings always with
out, the people making advances to
bring about complete makeup" with
the north.
This feeling is none the less true as
existing in the north. The war is over
If mistakes have been made they have
been discovered and repentance has
been going on for nearly thirty years.
Our orator, Mr.. Norton, certainly did
make a speech that followed in the
same trend of belief as that advocated
by the great Grady. He spoke of a
scene being enacted on that day in the
south, in many cemeteries that forever
should erase bitter feelings between the
south and north-a scene where soldiers
and families of both sides going forth
to decorate alike the Blue and the Grey
who sleep side by side in their narrow
and earthly tents.
During his whole speech he did not
make one bitter remark respecting the
South. and there was not one present,
no matter what might have been his
sufferings in the war. who did not
thank him for such mild though heal
ing words.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THOSE States that are not represented
at the Worlds Fair by the fullest possi-
BILE exhibit of their products and at
fractions will simply be like the an
cient individual that bit off his nose to
spite his face. 1t will be an opportnni-
ty for worldwide advertising at mod
crate cost that will not be again given
tc the present generation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

DEMOCRATIC victories won in fair
contest are nullified by the action of
partisan Republican courts. (See Con-
necticut and Nebraska.) How long
will the people of this country stand
this sort of thing?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

AN increase of 1896 in the number of
Government employees, and of more
than SIS, 100000 in the annual pay roll
something more than $1,000 each on an
average-was one of the minor achieve
ments of the Reed Congress.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

COMMISSIONER of Pensions Raum will
not resign, says news paragraph. OF
course he will not. He will wait to be
kicked out and up to the present time
Mr.. Harrison has lacked the backbone
to do the kicking, although his friends
say that he would willingly, aye gladly,
accept Raum's resignation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Henry County Republican Com
mittee have selected w. w. Campbell
and E. A. Palmer as the Republican
members of the County Election Board
under the new law. The Democrats
have not yet made selection, but will
before long.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Ex-CoNGREssMAN Romeis of Toledo
in an interview says Harrison has no
love for the Germans. Mr.. r. is a prom
inent German and was candidate for
Collector of Customs and got left. This
may account for his utterances. But
the Germans may get even with Harri-
son If he is a candidate again.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Buffalo Courier knows ofa par
rot that is wiser in its generation than
Ex-Governor Foraker. The sagacious
bird remarked: ~ know what's the
matter with me; 1 talk too ID
much"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Democrats of the 32nd senatorial
district met at Van Vert, Tuesday. M.
D. Shaw was renominated and John l..
Geyer selected as the second nominee
for Senator. Gov. Campbell was en-
dorsed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
OUR PORTRAIT COLUMN.
BriefBiographicaI Sketches ofProm-
inent People In Henry County.

Foremost among the agricultural
class; well respected by all his neigh
bors; known throughout the county
and honored as one Of honesty and in
tegrity; one who has held public trust
and retired with his record, clear from
jobbery or crookedness of any kind, Is,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Republican city treasurer Of
Philadelphia is defaulter for million
and a half dollars, of which only a
small fraction can be recovered from
his bondsmen. Of the above amount
$780, 900 belonged to the state. Penn
sylvania is great place for protection
and "fat" Republicans.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Mr.. HARRISON would probably give
something handsome in the way Of a
Federal sppointment-that wouldn't
cost him anything-to know whether
Mr.. BIaine's ailment was gout OF sulks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

The Presidents son Russell, has come
out from under grandfather's hat long
enough to say that pa does not want to
be President second term. Evident
ly Harrison does not want a thing he
can't get
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Prince ofWales is now grand
father, but in at least one respect his
mother, the Queen, continues to treat
him as If he were child-she still mas
to nav his debts.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

JOHN Hancock, state school commits
sioner, dropped dead in his office at Col
umbus on Monday. Death resulted
from apoplexy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

RHEUMATISM CURED IN DAY.-"Mystic
@ ure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radi
cally cures in to days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause and the disease inn
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. Is cents. Sold by D. ]. Humphrey,
druggist, Napoleon, dec II 90-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE Marion Mirror says the prophets
get mixed. It's not the end of the
world, but the end of the Republican
party, that is to come next year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Is 50 vastly superior to any other sarsa-
parIlla or blood purifier, that one has well
said: sits health-giving effects upon the
blood and entire human organism, are as
much more positive than the remedies Of
quarter Of century ago, as the steam
power Of to-day is In advance Of the slow
and laborious drudgery OF years ago." 4
"While suffering from a severe bilious
attack in March, 1883, a friend in Peoria,
Ill, recommended Hoods sarSapariIla. I
tried the remedy, and was permanently
cured" ia. SHEPARD, travelling agent for
DeyOe & Co., Fulton Street, N. Y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE State of New York has upward
of five thousand Indians who keep up
tribal organizations. They have in
their reservations ninety thousand
acres Of land.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

THE legislature provided for the
printing Of 81 900 copies Of the Austria
liam law to be distributed to every vOt-
ing precinct in the state.