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

The Chicago Herald calls Mr.. Nc
Kinly down in his "bourbonic yawp in
favor of monopoly" in Toledo for hav-
ing impudence to quote Thomas JEFF
ferson to try and bolster up his argu-
ment. I'm those primitive days when, if
ever, the plea for protection would seem
to have excuse, the American tariff
ranged from to 20 per cent. 1t is now
60 per cent. In his day there were rea-
sons for retaliation. Now we invite re-
taliation. And the Herald hurls the fol-
lowing extract at McKinIy and asks
him to incorprate it in his "yawp"
before he lets it loose again:
"Instead of embarrassing commerce
under piles of regulating laws, duties
and prohibitions, could it be relieved
from all its shackles in all parts of the
world, could every country be employed
in producing that which nature has
pest fitted it to produce and each free to
exchange with others mutual surpluses
for mutual wants, the greatest mass pos
sible would then be produced of those
things which contribute to human life
and human happiness; the numbers OF
mankind would be increased and their
condition bettered. in 1871"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Wait Iimplore YOU. :

Wait l implore YOU
Tnen be told her Why be bad gone
away so abruptly. how be had loved
her all the while.
i should have sought you here up
on your arrival were it not for the
rumor of your engagement to Edward
Grey be said.
My engagement The rdmor was
false; it is not /. but my cousin, who
married Edward Grey two weeks ago.
We are friends, that is all.
A soft, balmy breeze swept through
the trellis, rustling the vines and
bringing from a distance the perfume
of flowers.
Then you do love me. | can keep
my love from you no longer, Viola.
Will you be my wife? Do not with
hold the perfect Joy Gravel were the
words he uttered, so low that they
seemed to chime with the murmuring
breeze.
The joy is ours, Harryp was the
softly spoken response.
When Frank Hale heard of the
engagement he laughlngIy said, Hal
do you call this all "a mere flirtation?'-
Miss F. L. Hare, in Cincinnati Com.
naercial Gazette.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

There is a certain class of people who
take great satisfaction in saying un-
pleasant things. They call this pecu-
iiarity speaking their minds'' OF.
"plain-speaking." Sometimes they dig
nifty it by the name of "telling the
truth" AS if truths must be unpleas-
ant in order to be true! Are there no
lovely, charming, gracious truths in
the world and if there are, why cannot
people diligently tell these, making
others happier for the telling, rather
than hasten to proclaim all the disa-
greeable ones they can discover? The
sum of human misery is always so
much greater than the sum of human
happiness that il would appear the
plainest duty to add to the latter all we
can, and do what lies in our power to
diminish the former. Trifles lie the
best and most frequent opportunities.
1t may seem little thing to tell an
other what is out of place in her ap-
pearance or possessions; but if the in
formation is unnecessary and makes
her unhappy, it is clearly an unkind
and unfriendIy action.-Er.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
A Mystery Explained.

The papers contain frequent notices of rich
pretty and educated young girls clipping with
negroes, tramps and coaehmen. The we'll
known specialist, DR.. franklin Miles, says
all such girls are more or less hysterical,
nervous, very impulsive, unbalanced; usually
subject to headache, neuralgia, sleeplessness,
immoderate crying orlaughing. These show
weak nervous system for which there is no
remedy equal to Restorative Nervine. Trial
bottles and a fiue book containing marvellous
cures, free at Isa Leist's, who also sells and
guarantees DR.. Miles celebrated New Heart
Cure, the finest of heart tonies. Cures hut-
tering, short breath, etc.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

"Not worth dam" is an expression
which to people who do not know its
real meaning-and there are few who
do-is very shocking. A dam is small
brass coin which is current in the
countries of Persia and India, and is
equal to one-fortieth ofa rupee or
about one cent of our money. The
phrase, mot worth dam" was used
by the Englishmen in the east to ex-
press their sense of an articles worth
lessness. Owing to the ignorance of its
origin and meaning it has been badly
misconstrued, and has come, by most
people to mean an photographed pro-
fanation or curse, and to signify thing
of SO small value as to not be worth the
wasted breath used in damning it. This
is however entirely the wrong meaning
of the sentence.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
The biography" Glass ms Hard Time

The Biography" Glass Has Hard Time.
The English and Germans are mix.
ing up the nomenclature of New
Guina and the surrounding islands in
a most hopeless fashion. The Ger
mans have renamed many islands east
OF New Guinea which since their dis
covery wears ago had borne names
given to them by the Englishmen who
found them. Looking northeast
through their glasses awhile ago.
some English explorers on New
Guinea mountain top saw two great
mountains which they named Glad
stone and Disraeli. A while after a
German explorer, looking southwest
at the same peaks, dignifed them
with the names of Kant and Schopen-
hauer. So we have on German and
English maps different names for the
same mountains The geographers
of the two countries should come to
some agreemnnt to avoid this con,
fusion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
GoodInoks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital orgaus. Ifthe liver he in
active, you have bilious look, If your
stomache be disordered you have dys-
peptic look and if your kidneys be af-
ected you have pinched look. Secure
a good health aud you will have good
looks. Electric bitters is the great
Alternative and Tonic, acts directly on
these vital organs. Cures pimples,
blotches, boiis aid gives good com
plexiOn. Sold at ID. ]. Humphrey
drugstore, 5Ocpe bottle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Guaranteed Cure for La Grippe.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell you DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, coughs and colds,
upon this condition. If you are af-
fiicted with la grippe and will use this
remedy according to directions, giving
it a fair trial, and experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded, We make this
offer, because of the wonderful success
of DR.. Kings New Discovery during
last seasons epidemic. Have heard OF
no case in which it failed. Try it,
Trial bottles free at d. ]. Humphreys
drugstore. Large size SOC and $l.00.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

The medical profession DISCUSSES from
the public the fact of the prevalence of kid
ney troubles, because of their inability to pro-
vide their patients with a successful remedy.
The best and most successful physicians
speak plainly. H. G. Mccormick, M. D.,
Phi. G. of Penn Argyle, Penn. writes: "With
80 years experienced find DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root by far the most successful kid
ney, liver and bladder specific ever used in
my practice. 1t has cured hundreds of the
worst cases for me. Sold by D. J. Hum
phrey. dec I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ccptab!e to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. REV YORK, N.Y..
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

The election Of Gen. +. ManderSon
president pro tempore OF the United
States senate brings TO the front anoth-
er Ohio man. Canton was Gen. Man.
derson's home before he removed to
Nebraska, from which state he was
sent to the senate.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Money in the Business.

Tell Mrs. Wells that her. or any in
dustrious person can make $50 a week
In the plating business. For particulars,
address the Lake Electric Co., Engie-
wood, Ill. A Plaster costs So. l am
working now and know there is money
in the business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

According to Chinese legend the
virtues of tea were discovered by the
mythical Emperor Chinung, 4737 B.
c., to whom all agricultural and me
t1icinal knowledge is traced.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Logic Is Logic,

Thrifty mother of lusty 6-year old
Are you going to charge me full fare fol
him? don't think that is quite fair.
Conductor-Well, you don't think l.
would be quite fair, do you, if I char gee
only half fare?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.

An Increase In the Nu,ub~r oe De.tha Lat
w..k-v,t,l st.t,.,,c.
,s,,
ihere was qnite an appreclsoie increase IN
the number of deaths last week over those OF
the previotss week" saws the weekly report of
H..ltb Oa.., u.mp.ott
.Tt 400 no
inefe WERE IL" ohipareo Win 20 oufihs 'n0
week ending on the 18th Instant large
percentage Of this mortality was among the
aged Thirty-one of them were over sixty
ys.rso ld ,,,.;r On. ~ .avan,v-ors
%
years inis Is mrseiy IA eAeess OIL INC nofn'"'
rate among this class. During the decade end
ing in 1880 the mean number Of deaths Of those
sixty wears and inward vas seventy for the
vboI. r,o,,h ~ n.c.,,h.- ond .hont fon,tsen
""oio nion'" Vi Deoenioei "no s"o"' WV" ~
ior the corresponding week. Inc greater mum
Der on .nese cases was Oh en.onle oi"rs s
..r were t"en'y-oiie IaaaI eas VI aoute
lung ai sea ol mnen pneui"o"'A' 10 u'u'''
pt tne Plinc.Pa- po..o
pus ". "ea'ns Iion. M ~, NJ nS az
.nu 80. .n% 80 p..a ~ u
eI as " nAso pee" sIanpeu usn' pte'cn',
WHLe .no Ios w So. s.s@n.o anu
Iisiu , Vision nas oeeI AeP' a! us i". .na
I1n.tois 20. Svu"n ny .,n S, uGan an
,,''r.I'aI as,,o,ia,, 49,, ~, tha.;.;e.
,h nou,nd Sn.. toi . sae pSuJ,
ne. 80 ,,,,,,.".,, 49, :" a,,u;,'o ~,
80, "'os Will y 0Ao N"i'"e '"''
~ ,;.. =.
;,s-,a,, PPe, upIIn W. -
1870 an.;a,n $500 a. Ill, Se.s,, iisa,ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
THE COURTS.

han, and Judges Coz aud James.
overwhelmingly agt. Kirby; decree
signed. Quackenbush agt. District OF Column
bia; decree signed as of December 81.
EQUITY CoUnT-Jtuiqe Udgner.
Yesterday-Poster agt. Rathrie: A. B. Duvall
appointed trustee to convey. Granger aGt.
Douglass; sale finally ratified.
CIRCUIT Cot Rr-Jtdge Montgomery
Yesterday-Beil agt Sheridan; Judgment for
plaintiff for Sl2i.
PROBATE CoURr.
Yesterday-Estate OF Allan McI.ans; will filed.
Estate of James n. Magee; petition of Laura A.
Whitney for additional issues filed. In re
guardianship OF tho minor Children Of Lewis
Browning; petition for additional bond. In re
Thaddeus Bean, guardian order returned
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23

Kanssns i'm Washington Take Action Re-
speeding His Death.

Kanssns I'm Washington Take Action Re-
speeding His Death
About fifty Of the citizens of Kansas temper
arily residing in this city met last night and
took appropriate action on the death of their
late distinguished friend, Preston b. Plumb.
Among those present we're Representative
Bishop d. Perkins, Auditor J. H. Franklin,
Mr.. Albert Griffin, Gov. Isaac Sharp. Col r.
J. Hinton, Mr.. J. J. Jones, Prof. d. J. Evans
Mr.. p. J. Coston and Mr.. d. J. Roberts, each Of
whom made an appropriate address reviewing
the public services and personal characteristics
Of the distinguished dead.
Resolutions submitted by Judge B. W. Per-
kins were adopted by rising vote. The
resolutions testified to the loss that
the nation and the republican party
bad suffered in the death OF Senator Plumb
and declared that: SIN his death the people of
Kansas have sustained an irreparable loss, for
rare indeed are the men who combine in one
person rugged honesty, great ability and mar
yelous industry in SO marked a degree rs did
the loved and honored statesman whose I'M
timely death We SO sincerely mourn"
Others present were Mr. Arthur Copper, COR
respondent Topeka Capital; Capt. B. +. Chase
and Messrs. Coombs, Hay. G. W. Crane,
Arnold. White, Wilson, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
Gsorgetown Nuisancss.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Within the last year or two an intolerabie
nuisance has been developed in Georgetown,
which II not soon checked will lead some per-
sons into trouble. I refer to the practice Of
boys and girls defacing the walls Of houses and
the hall door steps with chalk marks and
words and drawings Of very Objectionable
character a;I These markings are not
stone or brick. and 10 sooner are
they removed than they are again put on at
the first opportunity. Nor Is it the children Of
the lower classes who are the worst in this re-
spect, but those Of the so-called upper ten or
cases. They seem TO think they can make OBJ
scene markings, break windows and ring door
bells ate: dark with impnnity. While riding
in the horse cars o few days ago 1 noticed
the residence OF one Of GeOrgetown's
most respected and distinguished citizens
words which cannot be described here. A
stranger would think IL . disscputabls house
and low one at that The police, efficient
though they are, cannot DO everywhere, and
guard ~ every corner day and night i would
suggest that few detectives In civilian dress
be put on duty, and as soon as culprit is
caught let an example Be made Of him or
her. fine Of sl0 or e?0 would make
the parents Of such look after their
nile reformasory would probably take the twist
out OF the most viciousiy disposed Of these
young rowdies. This IL, however, not the only
nuisance which Georgetown has 70 complain
Of. Sewer gas is poured out In enormous
volumes from the mouths Of the sewers along
the creek and river, and when the Wind blows
from the south TIE whole Of this rotten 'bur-
row u enveloped in an atmosphere charged
with sewer gas Of the most Offensive
odor. The presence OF diphtheria. typhoid
fov ohAr 10
appearance Of the permanent residents Ii thus
easily accounted fos. Il Was thought thai the
new health oficer would look after sanitary
Affairs OF the city, bat in this We are apparently
doomed 10 disappointment. Nothing short Of
an epidemic Of some virulens diseass that win
carry OF the people BY the score viii ever
arouse the apsthstic rssidsnts Of this ancient
town n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
SAVED FROM THE ABYSsINIA.
Rescue of the Passengers From the Burnin,
Ocean steamer

Rescue of the Passengers From the Burning
Ocean Steamer
The fire aboard the steamer Abyssnia, which
was reported by telegraph yesterday to The
STAR, was discovered by the officers at noon on
Friday, according to one OF the passengers.
The flames had then gained such Roadway that
they soon spread over the whole vessel. The
origin of the fire is unknown, but is attributed
to spontaneous combustion in the cargo of
cotton.
Care was taken not to alarm the passengers
and Capt. Murray bent every effort to smother
the IRE. This had evidently been smoldering
In the cargo for some time. and when an at
tempt was made tc ascertain its extenta volume
of smoke thick and suffocating drove back the
explorers.
1t soon became evident that the vessel was
beyond saving, and the passengers were quietly
told to make preparations to leave the crew
laborlng meanwhile to retard the advance Of
hold.
The passeLg gers behaved well, even the women
showing wonderful courage under the ciyeum-
stances All eyes were strained for call The
flag oil distress was hoisted and the horizon
anxionsiy scanned.
speed with which she directed her course
toward the burning vessel carried Joy to the
crew and passengers. Capt Wilhgerod Of the
spree lost no time In questions. He instantly
| Caused his boats to be lowered. and the Ger
man sailors quickly manned them and made for
the burning vessel The sea was not running
high and transfer was accomplished withous x
| traordinary danger.
The first let down into the boats were the
women, no distinction being made OF saloon or
! steerage There were six seven of these and
TWO children. A sturdy sailor carried down
each OF tho children, their mother following.
Then came the male passengers, and the crew
Last OF all. Capt. Murray going III the Last boat.
All were safely put on board the Spree.
| The passengers were permitted to take with
them such belongings as they could carry abou,
their persons, other baggage being sacrificed
with the cargo.
| MUST HAVE SUNK SHORTLY
After the Abyssnia had been abandoned tho
fire gained rapid headway, as could be seen
from the Spree and tho vessel must have gone
down soon after. The spree proceeded on its
course without delay and landed the passen-
gers Last night at Southampton.
The passengers upon landing were at once
taken In charge by the agents of the Guion line
and will be forwarded without delay to their
destinations.
| Talks with some passengers show that the
| crew of tho Abyssinia did not ali behave cour-
ageously in the hour of danger. When the fire
was discovered two OF them rushed to the side
OF the vessel in q panic and jumped overheard.
One OF them was drowned and the other res-
| cued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
He Made Thousands, but Died Pennies.

he Made Thousands. but Died Penniicss
John Davis, one Of the bost known mining
experts in the west. died at the Sherman House
in Chicago Monday night of pneumonia. Mr..
Davis had made and lost several fortunes in
Colorado and California. He died almost pen .
nileSs. He was the original owner of the Little
Chief mine. near Leadyille. which he sold some
ten years ago for $500. 200. 1t was after ward
sold again for $5.OO0.000. There 10 not a miner
in the west who has not heurd OF the great
poker game at Ieadville in which Davis got up
from the table $50. 900 loser. The next night
he sat down and not only recovered his losses.
but won go 600 on the top Of it. Drunk or
sober. no one could deceive him on the value
or the possibilities Of mine, but money slipped
through his fingers like SO much water He
gave large Sums Of money to charitable socie-
ties at Denver, Leadviiie and other towns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
ANACOsTIA.
A coFTEE-aUEssrSa soIBEE.

ACOFREE-0UESSlNG BO1hEE.
The Busy Bee Club Of Macedonia Baptist
Church gave coffee-guessing soiree Monday
night at the church. The attendance not being
80 large Is expected. the prizes-a silver hunt
lng-case stem winding watch and gold-hes ded
umbrella, which were to have been awarded,
were held in reserve until another occasion
The committee comprised Mrs. s. Green. Mrs.
S. Howard, Mr.. F. Minor, Mrs. Anne Harrod
Miss Rosa Howard and Mr.. Wesley Howard.
APLEAsANT ENTERTAINMENT.
Snow Creek Coiored Baptist Church was the
scene last night of q pleasurable entertainment
BY the Bloom of Youth Club, juvenile liter
airy and musical association Of the church. Mrs.
+. E. Harrod had management of the affair.
The program consisted of vocal solos, duets,
trios, quartets and recitationL The partici-
pants were Misses Elizabeth Harrod, Mary
Young, Lottie Harrod, Eva Harrod, Maria
Wood, Mary Fraxious, Ada Bowlding, Mary
Davis, Gertie johnson, Robert Harrod, James
Young, Lucius Harrod, Albert Bowlding,
Abraham Scott, John johnson, Eionza Banks
and Edward Johnson After the entertainment
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Anna Stew
art, Miss Henrietta Coleman and Miss Rebecca
Foster. A fair audience attended.
NOTES.
Officer Kenney has gone on day duty.
Messrs. Holmes and Orndoff are today num-
bering the houses along Harrison street.
Anacostia Tent l38, l. o. r., met last night.
The police are notified to lookout for an es-
capped inmate Of the Government Hospital for
the Insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
GEORGETOWN.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTATIONS.

Last night the Linthicum Institute closed for
the Christmas HOLIDAYS and the students six
teen-year-old custom OF presenting to tine
teachers some little present as a token of the
respect they bore them was again observed.
All the boys were there and the pretty speeches
made by donors and recipients were applauded
to the echo. Mr.. X. c. Ballinger got the first
present, consisting of handsomely bound
copy Of Tennyson. Mr.. Taylor received n solid
silver initiated watch case. Mr.. Wissner was
Also literally thought OF and given a copy Of
Longfeilow; MIR. Hedrick. gold cuff buttons;
Mr. Thompson, toilet case; Mr.. We'll, an UNI
brella. and Mr.. Z. b. Hay. an exquisite little
oxidized Inkstand, with his name inscribed
thereon. The opening speech, made by Mr..
Guy +. Collins, was appropriately worded and
cle:erly spoken. As each teacher received his
present appreciative replies were made. Those
who made the other presentations we're Messrs.
Fleming Hoffman. Reynolds, kelliher, Oct
finger. Smith and Cocker.
REMOVALS FROM THE OLD CEMETERY.
Descendants of the dead Eversley family who
occupied a large walled-in lot Ia the Presby-
terrain cemetery, called on the sexton q day or
two ago and requested that a certain grave DO
opened and the remains placed i'll new casket
and new burial ground. After great deal OF
difficulty the walls inclosing the casket were
removed and heavy lead coffin in excellent
condition was disclosed. Beyond appearing u
| as in 1884, when it was placed beneath the sod
Two other lead caskets. which evidently be.
longed to the same family. were disclosed, but
the representative stated lac had no record of
any other member Of his family being entombed
| there. Close by this lot the departed members
OF the Wingerd family have lain for seventy
years, but yesterday what remained of them
was removed TO and deposited near Bethesda
During the last two or three months the re-
movals have been very frequent, but Of late
there seems to be elimination in the number
Of orders. The many upturned graves, broken
tombs and roots OF trees scattered about give
the old cemetery dim, dismantled and sad
deued look.
NOTES.
At $50 tomorrow evening there will be q lit
| tie Christmas eve celebration at Christ Church.
An address will be made by the pastor, Rev. Or.
Stuart, and the Sunday school class will sing
| carols. Candies will be distributed.
Tho finance committee Of the First Co-opera-
tive Building Association examined the ac.
counts Of the secretary and treasurer last night
and reported them correct.
The girls OF the Industrial Home School sent
| 81 to the station this morning for the relief OF
| the Beach family. They stated that they had
saved the money during the year for some one
who needed i: more than they did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.

- fHr EvxxIxo SrAs IL everywhere recog-
nized and admitted 10 be, in every quality. the
leading and favorite newspaper of the National
Capital, alike in the counting-room. the work.
shop. and the family circle. Pretty much
everybody in the District reads it regularly. 1t
is therefore much the best advertising medium
in the city; and, in proportion to circulation,