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

Among the most interesting of his rec
objections are those concerning the Elchi
Bey of the Crimea, whose statue will be
considered by many among Sir Edgar's
finest works. He described the fascinat-
ing effect of Lord Stratford de Redcliffe's
personal appearance, his stern iron bound
jaw, sparkling blue eye, clear cut feat
ures, overhanging brows, and the naughty
carriage of his head.
"Any one who ever saw him under any
circumstances" he said, must have guess
ed at once how great man he was. "
Then he went on to tell stories of the Ell
chi's passionate temper and good heart
and how he was lord of the Turk and the
Russian and of the government at home
by right equally Of his commanding intel
lect and his fiery, unbridled moods.
IT thought should have had him down
on me once" said Sir Edgar, humorously
"He did not like the bust had made oi
him, and, knitting his great brows on me
he shouted out. Why. you have made me
look like bad tempered manP"
A story, as being specially characteristic
of the sculptor himself, must be given. HI
was dining with score of friends, each
with score Of years of success upon his
shoulders, when the old question was rails
ed as to who would care to go through the
pains and pleasures of life second time
II would, that might build up my bird
once more" cried that stanch old natura
list, Owen.
"And l" said Sir Edgar "Then would
take all my statues off their pedestals and
do them over again. -Blackwood's Maga
zine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
We've All Been There.

NO." said Fogg, ''it's no use for me
to go to concerts. I went once, and liked
it well enough too; but great gunsi
when l took up next mornings paper l
was fabbergasted 1t told of rambles in
bosky dells, slumbrous musings over the
dimpled waters of the gurgling brook,
the soughing of summer breezes, the
roar and rush of the winters storm, the
merry singing Of birds, the frolickings Of
lambs, the daisy piled fields, the lovers
soft glances, and-and in facthalf a hun
dred other things that I didn't see or
hear when that fellow was fiddling at the
concert. 1t made me so ashamed Of my
self that all these things were going on
right in front of me and I not know ii
that just made up my mind that con-
certs weren't in my line. Boston Tran
script.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
Insulted by a Woman.

HOh, yes, I'll remember Detroit; no
fear about that" said sweet voiced Dora
Wiley as she rocked to and froin an easy
chair in the Russell House. II shall re-
member it as the first place in which ]
was really insulted, and by a woman
too."
allow and when did all this happenY'
asked the reporter.
"One night this week" continued Miss
Wiley in reply. ga woman sat in one
of the boxes with her back to the stage.
One could bear that sort of thing for a
little while, but when an auditor turns
his or her back squarely on you for a
whole evening you cannot drive from
your mind the impression that an insult
is intended. Well, that was the feeling
that came to mind as scene after scene
Of the play went by, and still that wom-
an sat there.
81 became so annoyed-exasperated, ]
might say-that could hardly sing at
all. It affected others on the stage the
same, but perhaps to a less extent. The
legitimate result, of course, was to take
om minds off our work to certain ex-
tent, and to measure the audience suf-
fered by the acts of that one woman, al
though, perhaps, they may not have no
ticed it. Detroit Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Qps Of the leading banking firms In
pEn, on the recommendation Of Q Lon
don correspondent, engaged an Engiish
dirk Of the nsme 5f Stephenson For
8ppt three years the mans punctuAlity
Tas altogether unprecedented. BE came
tubs work at in the morning and did
not leave the Office before the last stroke
Of 8. He was not q man, he was clock.
Besides, during the whole time he never
ssked for holiday. One fine morning,
however, 10 the great surprise of his su-
pefior, Stephenson blushingly craved
Permission TO absent himself for an hour
onthe following day.
Next day at - he left the Office. 1t
was observed that carriage stood wait
ing for him at the door. At o'clock he
&uve up again in the same carriage and
resumed his calculations as cool and self
possessed as If nothing had happened.
THIS short absence puzzled the brains of
an the employees in the bank. The prin-
cipa himself, eager TO obtain the solu-
tinn of the enigma, invited this paragon
Of clerks to dinner. Between two glasses
Of Chambertin the banker said, "You
VIII not think me indiscreet if ask you
what you did with yourself in that hours
leave of absence you applied for last
Tuesday,?
'tOhl dear nor replied Stephenson, ~
went and got married!"-Messager
Boiteux.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04


The big family Of railroad men, brok.
ers and lawmakers who take their even
ing relaxation at the Windsor hotel ars
enjoying . story from General Schuyler
Hamilton. It comes from the legisla-
tive halls Of q western state, where an
ambitious member attempted ismaiden
speech. BE had written out his remarks,
which began, "There is one thing can
not see" and reached the Capitol on the
eventful day set for its delivery, conf
dent that the manuscript reposed safely
in an inside pocket.
Getting the speakers eye, the new
member began. "There is one thing, Mr..
Speaker, that cannot see," meanwhile
diving into his coat for the speech. II
was not where he expected to find it,
but fearing to lose his chance, and still
confident that it would turn up, his
hands few around to the pockets Of his
coat tails, and he continued, 81 say, Mr..
Speaker, that there is one thing cannot
see." The precious paper was still elu-
siye and the member began to plunge
through his pockets in desperate hunt
for the speech. His associates saw his
plight and became interested.
81 repeat, Mr.. Speaker" he clustered,
"that there is one thing I cannot see.
By this time the assembly was snicker-
ing. The speech could not be found and
the speaker was stumped. He took his
seat, red and perspiring, with a general
guffaw to add to his discomfort. Then
rose the wag Of the assembly.
'Mr. Speaker" he said, "the honora-
BILE gentleman from Winona informs me
that there is one thing he cannot see.
There is also one thing I cannot see, but
which every other member can see, and
that is the back of my neck"
The member from Winona has indef-
nitely postponed his maiden effort -
New York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
A Chinese Girls Life.

The Chinese girls education begins at
six years of age. Then she must submit
to the bandaging of her feet, which cruel
custom cripples the poor child and
causes her untold suffering. But as
small feet are considered mark Of great
beauty this >arbarous custom, which
has obtained in China for ages, is still
practiced. The bandages are changed
as often as they become soiled, but the
practice continues until the girl reaches
the age of nineteen. Sometimes, when
about ten, the homes of the toe are broken
to prevent further growth.
At nineteen the girl is married. But
courtship, as it is known among the
Americans, is not understood or tolerated
by the Chinese. Mutual affection is not
tae foundation Of the marriage, but the
children are betrothed in infancy by
their parents, and when grown are
obliged to fulfill the engagement. Phil
adelphia Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
Ensland,s Real Estate Loss.

A mistake which cost the British govern
ment about as much territory as there is in
the state Of Rhode Island has come to
light. The error consists of the fact that
the iron monuments at Blaine, and for
many miles east of there, are $50 yards
north of the forty-ninth parallel, which
should be the next boundary line.
Ensign Edward Moale, Jr., of the United
States navy, and connected with the United
States coast survey, tells the story. Three
years ago Ensign Moale was on the United
States surveying schooner which was op.
Grating in the vicinity of Blaine. The au-
thorities at Washington sent out charts
containing the latitude and longitude,
which are filled in with the result of the
surveys.
Attached to the schooner was Assistant
S. S. Gilbert, who had charge of the party
working on shore. He sent in a plated re
suit of his work, which was filled into
maps received from headquarters at Wash
ington. When Gilbert's charts were plat
ted in these. maps it was found that the
boundary monuments at Blaine, and for q
distance east thereof, were 360 yards to the
north of the forty-ninth parallel.
"At first we thought we were mistaken, y
said Ensign Moale, "and carefully wenl
over the work time and again, only tc
verify the fact that the boundary monu
ments were further north than they should
be-"
"How did the mistake occur2"
81 suppose when the boundary line sur
vey was made in 1859 under the direction
of the joint American and English com
mission that slight error was made by
the surveyors in northern Montana or thu
Rocky mountains. This was trifing al
the start, but kept widening out until i
covers 300 yards wide at the Straits O
Georgia"
"Can the British demand the territor!
back2"
"No, they cannot, because the boundar!
line between the United States and Can
ada is fixed by these monuments, whicl
are of iron and are placed every mile from
the Lake of the Woods to the straits o
Georgia. From the Lake of the Woods t.
the Atlantic the boundary line is fixed b.
the lakes and rivers. This fact has neve
beeen officially reported to Washington.
Cor. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
Foreign Interference in Our Affairs.

Fortunately and wisely, we have thus
far steered clear of ''entangling alli-
ances," with the single and limited ex-
ception of our treaty of 1916 with New
Granada respecting the transit Of the
Isthmus of Panama; and by thus follow
ing the policy of careful abstention from
all interference in the domestic ques-
tions and local issues of other nations,
we are enabled more consistently to
check and repel any impertinent or prag-
matical attempt by foreigners to inter
meddle with our domestic policies or to
dictate alterations in our carefully ar
ranged distribution of powers. 1t may
as well be understood that, desirous as
we are of pursuing policies Of peace,
comfy and reciprocal advantage with
all nations, we will never so lower the
standard of our independence as to
change the form and principles of our
government to accommodate strangers
who come among us voluntarily and in
pursuit of their individual tastes and
fortunes. .-Ex-S Secretary Bayard in Fo-
ruIl
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
A ouesr Distinction in California,

There were some queer distinctions in
those days. One Sunday, going to the
butchers booth, I found customer
ahead of me, who inquired if he could
not have a piece Of liver which was
hanging on tree in plain sight.
"Don't know if you can or not" said
the butcher.
"Pd like to know why? I've been
trading with you all along, and never
asked for liver before; but I want some
variety now."
"Stand around and let me look at you.
No, you can't have any liver"
"Well, whyF"
"There amt enough to go round. ]
have to have some rule about givin' it
out, and / have decided that no miner
can have scrap of liver from me unless
he wears canvas patch on the seat Of
his pants. "
The canvas patch was badge of prece-
dence as well recognized in our camp on
the Trinity as the star of the Order Of
the Garter is in Great Britain.-E. G..
Waite in Century.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04


Ioncs spent swinter with family where
the mother and the daughters performed
most Of the household servlcs, only calling
In q woman on wash days and for extra
work.
They were In moderately comfortable cir.
cumstances, and considering their habits
and their income, should never have been
greatly worried about money matters. But
the daughters were always in debt, and the
mother, who was q widow, was in a per.
petual worry about bills. The allowances
were always spent before they were 70
ceived, and the aggregate Indebtedness was
far more than the sum provided, so that
the surplus debt accumulated rapidly. II
was puzzle to me for some time how they
managed to get into such corners. They
bought continually and bought good
things, but never seemed to have anything
fit to wear except their most recent pur-
chases. What became Of the many articles
which were brought into the house could
never imagine, until one day I overheard
a conversation that let light in upon the
subject.
One of the daughters had been caught in
a rainstorm the night before, and her dress
was soaked, mud splashed and torn. She
had taken it off hurriedly, dropped it on
the floor in one corner of the room and for.
gotten it, she said, and it was one mass OF
wrinkles and creases. She gave it few
dashes with the whisk broom, then in dis
gust declared that it was no good and that
she would throw it into the heater. Suit
ing the ac.ion to the word, she bundled ur
the dress, took it to the cellar and mo
ment later nothing remained of it but
ashes. A few days later an out of season
hat and some i'll fitting but expensive shoes
only half worn, went the same way
When articles were inquired for some ex
cuse was made for their non-appearance
and as time went on they were forgotten
The mother was happy-go-lucky sort Of
person, who was to an extent ruled by heI
daughters, and they silenced her remon-
strances whenever she ventured, and by
declaring that the things were perfectly
useless, and why not have them out of the
wayf
Articles Of furniture requiring only O
moments repairs were broken up fol
kindling, tins with a speck of hole in
were given to the ashman, and everything
and anything the puttingin order of which
took time or pains were disposed of in the
same way. But it was into the capacious
jaws of the heater that the goods and chat
tells of that family went, and wastefulness
and extravaganza took on a new meaning
to me after that winters experience witt
the heater as a consuming element.-New
York Ledger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
REvERIE or a BACHELOR.
He smokes and Dreams and Thsu NAksl
Up His Mind % Lfrht a Fresh CIRar.


He Smokes and Dreams and Thsu Makes
Up His Mind 70 Light . Fresh Cigar.
Puff This cigar-cost pretty penny
too-b execrabla l feel like throwing
II away, only blowing the smoke into
rings Is an amusement that hate to
forego Puff Now, that ring Is posi-
tive work Of art. Pity 1t has to 60 up
in smoke. Rings Of smoke-they are
very like marriage rings The delusion
lasts about as long. They are infinitely
more amusing-and less wearisome.
Fancy being married. B-r-rl No more
bohemianism, no cakes and ale-nor
champagne, either-no pipes and punch.
Instead-a drowsy fre-a clatter Of
dishes from the kitchens wife knitting
socks for the inevitable family. Later
full fiedsed paterfamilias-buying
groceries and paying money to the school
book trusts-growing posy over "when /
was a young fellow, SIR" shudder to
think of it.
Besides, it is so much pleasanter to
play at playing the game than really to
play it 1t is very pleasant to make love
and that is why marriage is so Jn-
pleasant; one can't make love then.
Making love is game that should al
ways be played on the progressive plan.
With the same partner always it be-
comes dreadfully monotonous. It is for
that reason that pity the married man.
To hutter from flower to flower, never
bestowing affection on any, but affecting
TO adore all-that is the bachelors priv
ilege.
But, you say, one cannot make love
with gray hairs. An old beau is the
most ridiculous of men. Yes, you are
right. But it is not necessary to be al
ways making love. As one grows old
there are so many other hobbies.
Puff How blue that smoke isl A
kind of fading, ethereal blue, not tang
ible in words or from the palette. A
blue like the blue of a pair of eyes-ah,
what glorious eyes they are-set in a
marble white frame-like the blue and
white loves of Dresden china.
I wonder, by the way, if she meant all
she said-with those eyes-at the Bron-
sons that night She said-a good deal.
She is really-not half bad. Rose Alvin
"a pretty name-rather. Rose-um,
she viii still be Rose if. Well-the
fact is-between me and the blue smoke
her face has been haunting me like a
ghost. / might-marry the ghost. From
what her eyes said that night-she
wouldn't say no. If / were to throw
away this cigar-put on my hat and
gloves, and go to her-what an exquisite
joke it would be-considering what
said about marriage just now. Puff!
By jove, / will do it'll Pah, goodby, .ci-
gar-even bad things have an end. This
glove-comes on too easily-deuced bad
form. Um-how dust will settle on a
mans hat. Now-I think I'll do.
What's that? The city post. HIM.
Dun's bills. Aha woman's hand.
What? "Mr. and Mrs. Alvin an
nounce the wedding of their daughter,
Rose"-
Ugh. How chill the room seems.
must-light fresh cigar.-;J. Percy Pol
lard in Epoch.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
In the Minority.

An African traveller was recounting to
a company his hairbreadth escapes in
the jungles and savannas about the
great equatorial lake region. He had
Encountered there, he said, the most
savage and bloodthirsty men in the
world.
Gas we were marching" the traveller
related, ''from Nmgosii to Gohangbo,
we suddenly found ourselves in the midst
of most terrible and desperate combat.
And what odds! Ten to oneg'
ttWere you one Of the temp asked a
bystander.
"Sir," said the explorer, grandilo-
quently, II wish you to understand that
Twas one Of the one."-Youth's Com
panion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
DIAMOND smugglers, Devices.

Diamonds are smuggled into this
country by o good many strange de-
Tices," remarked a voluhle customs
official the other day. "Not long ago
examined the baggage of newly ar
rived tourist and found in it beautiful
Get of silver mounted brushes. Curiosity
Prompted me to lift one. heard some
thing rattle and investigated, with the
RESULT that I found over $4,000 worth of
stones concealed in the backs of these
brushes. Another individual had the
heels of his boots followed out and fitted
with drawer which he filed with dia-
mbnds. One day one of the heels came
of and disclosed the hiding place of a
number of valuable jewels. New York
Telegram.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
rmproved bicycle Treadle.

A bicycle treadle has been designed to
tighten the labor of running machine,
and especially to facilitate the work OF hill
climbing. The treadle increases the lever
age on the crank arms on the downward
stroke, a point which the bicyelist will not
be slow to appreciate. The operator is also
by this arrangement enabled to press down
ward with greater force upon the forward
outer footrest, the leverage being increased
by the distance from the crank spindle to
the outer footrest bar. By this improve
ment the rider can more easily overcome a
dead center, and should the pedal be acei-
dentally dropped its increased length facili-
tates its recovery.-New York Commercial
Adyertiser
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
What an "1neh" of Rain Means.

Few people can form definite idea OF
what is involved in the expression, can
inch of rain" Itmay aid such to follow
this curious calculation: An acre isequal
to 6,272,6 GAO square inches; an inch deep
of water on this area will be as many
cubic inches of water, which, at 227 to
the gallon, is $4,000 gallons. This i'm
mense quantity Of water viii weigh 22O,-
600 pounds, or 100 tons. One-hundredth
of an inch (0.01) alone is equal to one ton
OF water to the acre. st. Louis Republic.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

A man in Covington, Ky, has just paid
a fine of fifteen dollars for firing small
cannon on the 7th of April in honor of the
anniversary of George Washington. He
had forgotten the date, but the court held
that prudent man would have chalked it
down on the woodshed door and burned
his powder at the proper time. y Detroit FREQ
Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04
What Woman Suffrage would Do.

One Of my weightiest reasons for be-
ieving in woman suffrage is that think
it would be the surest means of securing
for women the simple justice of equal
pay ~for equal work. Facts show that
voters alone have their interests properly
guarded. Mary L. Booth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

Miss Louise Imogene Quincy, daugh-
ter of the late General P. r. Quincy, has
been invited to read an original poem at
the Sherman memorial meeting in Bos-
ton, June 4. General Hawley will de-
liver the grafton.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

If you have 5000 in cold cash you can
manage to have your wife, your mother,
father, uncle or aunt sent to a private in
sane asylum, whether sane or insane. The
conveniences invented for the present gen.
Grafton are almost without number, antl
this is one Of them. Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

The Esquimau dog will eat almost any
of the dried fruits. The sour or acid
fruits, as the orange, lesnon, lime, shad-
dock, ETC., as well as the sour plurns and
bhe bitter olives, are rarely eaten.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-04

At present there are large number Of
big canals projected. The most costly is
that undertaken by the, Canadian govern
ment, which will admit Atlantic steamers
into Lake Superior. 1t will cost SIC. .00, LOO
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An Appropriate cestums.

0 H NERAUFKtWtU NUStWkzos
"What was the idea Of dressing the
little page at the Revere wedding like o
dssperador !.
'sOh, he was to hold up the train, you
knowr-Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-27
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE granting to the United States the
right of way over Wilkes street from Alfred
street to Payne street in the city of Alexandria.
Be it ordained by the City Council Of Alexan-
dris, That tho right of way over Wilkes street
for its full legal width from its intersection with
Alfred TO its intersection with Payne street
he, and the i, herei y, granted to the United
States.
This ordinance shall ba in force from its passage.
Passed Common Council February "a, 1891.
HUEEaT SNOWDEN, Pres. p. C.
Passed Board Of Aldermen February "a, 1891.
w. II. MARBURY, President.
Approved February &c, 1891
E. f. DOWNHAM, Mayor.
Tcste JNo T. JOHNSON. Clerk e. c.