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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
No Definite Steps Yet Taken
to Solve the Sudden and
Unwarranted
Disappearance Of Curtis
l. Dow!
The Belief That He is the
Victim Of. Foul Play
Gaining Ground.

Since the publication Of the article
in last weeks NORTHWEST relative to
the unwarranted and mysterious drop
ping from the haunts of men of "Doc"
Dow, his farm in Freedom tp., and
the article in question, have been the
cynosures of our people.
The NORTHWEST has taken the
trouble to investigate the matter and
has come into possession of many
facts Iof the most damaging nature,
but which, in. it's judgment, 1t is
not advisable to divulge just at pres
ent.
Suffice to say that those who are cog
infant of the same facts, and in whose
judgment we have great confidence,
firmly believe that Dow was MUIR
dered.
Their belief, to be sure, Is based
solely on circumstantial evidence, but
its nature is of such lucidness as
to convince the most skeptical.
Several items in addition to those
submitted last week can be here given
without clashing with the investiga-
d -
tion that will soen take place.
Instead of Miller being Dow's ten
ant, it was Lorenzo Hartman, who
worked the farm since 1887 and was
in possession up to the time it was
turned over to Myer, the present own
er, last September.
Hartman denies the story as having
originated from him that Dow made
his appearance at the house at night
and left early In the morning. In
stead, he maintains that Dow showed
up on September 9th Of 1889 and re-
mained with him until the 23d Of No
'vember.
On this date he left Immediately
after dinner, and that very suddenly,
announcing i1is mention but q few
minutes before. Since then he has
neither seen nor heard from Dow.
Parties here who were familiar with
'sDoc", remember that on his return
from the visit with the brother in
LaudenvilIe, Athens County, he had
a large sum of money on his person;
that he seemed mad at the condition
ofhis affairs, and announced his In
tention to. "raise hell with some
body.n r
Shortly after this he departed for
the farm and remained, as Hartman
alleges, nearly two months. and for
hich time he wishes to collect board.
Henry Rohrs has been appointed
trustee of the Dow money and claims.
The people near the farm, who all
seem to have q kindly feeling for
Doc, are. manifesting an intense In
terest in the case, and have even gone
SO far as to organize q posse for the
purpose of instituting search.
( This Wild certainly be the wrong
We at this tfm,.' oar, as the
ground is IN no condition for search,
and then the aphorsnl, 'ico many
cooks, ETC." never had better applica.
tion than in this case. Too much pre-
caution cannot be observed. It is
polite to let the matter rest in the
hands Of the proper officials, who, in
good and due season will give 1t a
thorough investigation.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. r. Arbagass on Jan.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
English Nitrate Men Relieved.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 28.-The prospect of
a settlement Of the Chilian imbroglio
without recourse to arms is viewed with
the utmost solicitation here. Nitrate
shareholders, whose interests are 30
deeply involved, are vastly relieved.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
Council Tackles the Light and
Water Problems. s
Favorable Prospects for the
Speedy Solution of
Both.

More than ordinary inter est was shown in
the proceedings of the village council by the
number of people who turned out to hear its
deliberstion. Although short session and at
tended with very little discussion steps we're
taken that concern Napoleon more than any
previous action for some time-prelimiuary
steps to be sure but the general tone of the
trend of such, signify that the council has
been brought to such point that the electric
light question is very close ris-G-uis, and
that the body does not seek to shirk.
Ludwig. Groschner, Cahill, Wilson and
Samse were there, DR.. Bloomfield absent,
Mayor Meekison in the chair.
The regular order of business being taken
up the following bills were allowed;
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
ATTACKING THE TARIFF.
The Democrats Adopt the Springer Plar
of Separate Shots.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The Demo-
cratic majority of the ways and means
committee, by formal action, Friday
morning adopted the Springer policy
and decided to attack the Mckinley
tariff by various separate bills Upon
this policy the Democratic members of
the committee decided. Z, to :;. as unit.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
MINISTER MoNTT COMPROMISED.
So Says the London Times Correspondent
So at Santiago.

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-The Times CORE
spondent at Santiago, Chill, cables that
the position Of Senior Pedro Montt, at
Washington, is seriously compromised,
he having advised his government all
along that Mr.. Blaine constantly gave
him r,anific asErsaneaa. s.ae ..l,. x Il,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
Another Message.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The president
Thursday sent short message to con-
gress, together with the additional cor
respondence-that received since the
previous message was submitted. It is
the reply to the ultimatum of the 21st.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

HoUsE-Nothing of public interest was
transacted during the short session, and
at o'clock business was suspended and
tributes of respect paid to the memory of
Hon. /, 9. Houk.
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Friday.

HOUSE - Among the important bills
passed were the following: Providing
severe penalties for tapping telegraph
or telephone wires; authorizing the insur
ance commissioner to deduct from fees
collected the expense of valuing the life
policies; authorizing county commission
ers to establish free ferries ON streams
over which it is not deemed expedient to
construct bridges; a bill was introduced
authorizing road supervisors to cut down
in November and December plum and
cherry trees affected by black knot, the
county commissioner to reimburse, the
owners of the trees.
SENATE-A number of local bills were
passed. Also one applying the. mode of
choosing jurors in the common pleas
court to justices courts. The committee
on federal relations reported without
Recommendation the resolution relative
to the election of United States senators
by the people, and it was ordered on Tues
days calendar a =
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
Taking Advantage of the situation.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-There was a
rumor on the Stock exchange yesterday
that Minister Egan had been shot, and
the market sold off on. that account. 1t
proved only a. speculation scheme.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

SANTIAGO, Feb. minister Egan was
presented by the refugees who were
given asylum at the American legation
with handsome gold card-ease, which
is said to be the most artistic affair of the
kind ever made in the country. The fol-
lowing inscription appears in the center !:
] "To Mr.. Patrick Egan, Minister of
the United States in Chill: in testimony
of eternal gratitude for the generous
asylum given. under the protection of
the. flag Of the great republic which
symbolizes the most noble sentiments of
humanity and civilization,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

Public worrhip next Sunday in M. E.
Church at 1890 a. m, and Up. m., as usual.
Morning subject: "Can these bones live ~
In the evening; "Mind your own business"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

The press generally speaks in the highest
praise of the King--Kerr Combination.
This troup will be with us next week, COM
manclng Monday, the 8th.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

The new postal cards have not yet made
their appearance in Napoleon. They are
homely looking things anyway.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
FoRNENsT THE LOTTERY.
Unlawful to Mail Papers Containing Lot

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The United
States supreme court has decided the lot
terry case, upholding the law prohibiting
the circulation through the mails Of pa
pers containing lottery advertisements.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

Picked pork, hams and bacon, ,!cheapest
and best in the city at @. T. Pohlman's meat
market. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04
Personal.

John M. Thurston, of Chicago, is will
ing to take second place on the Repub-
liean national ticket.
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ErldaN.

fHoUsE-The day was spent discussing
the report of the committee on rules.
SENATE-Not in session.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-04

/. Born to Mr.. and Mrs. R. Arbagass on Jan.
25, 1892, son: NJ.
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Hard to Foretel1.

In talking of these things in the even
ing an older member said: "There is no
telling in advance what the temper of
the house is likely to be. One day it
may seem to- do one thing and at another
it is likely to do just the opposite on the
same matter. It Is one of the strangest
experiences Of legislative life, to note the
different tempers that the house exhibits
at different times" .a&re. il
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

vim also declined attempting offer of $l5,-
900 to meet Corhett. Corbett refused to
meet Maher for $40, 600. on the ground that
Maher had never fought first-class man.
Corbett was then offered an S. 900 purse to
meet Bob Fitzsimmons, but refused
to meet middle weight. Then $500
purse was offered for fight between Fitz-
simmons and Maher, but "Fitz" declined
to meet Maher, considering him second
: rater. The next move was 10 offer an
5000 purse for battle between Fitz and
5 Jimmy Carroll. of Brooklyn, but Fitz re-
fused to meet Carroll.
The next offer was $4,000 purse for
fight between Maher and Joe Choynski.
Madden, Makers manager, could not
make the match without the consent of
Sage, of Dublin. This was received to-
night and a bout between Maher and
Choynski will surely take place.
While Lumley was waiting for an an
sver, be hunted up Jack McAuliffe and
succeeded in getting him to sign articles
for a fight with Billy Myer on March
for $4,000 purse. the winner to take all.
San FRANCISCO. Jan. &c. Kimmick
and Jack McCann, whose expected fight
before the California Club last night
ended In talk, tonight signed an agree
nent to fight on the Goth inst. at 146
pounds.
s CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Parson Davies and
Peter Jackson left tonight for Brooklyn
after placing in the Globe National bank
Jackson's deposit of 81. 600 for his appear
ance in London, May 30 to fight Slavin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17
D0LING OUT OFFICES.
Ballard Council Makes the
Choice by Secret Ballot.
HADFlELD TO BE CLERK AGAIN.
The Candidates for Marshal and City
Aftorney-Some Salaries Raised
and Others Reduced.

On Friday night the new Ballard town
council met as committee of the whole
to consider the applications of forty-one
persons for Eve appointive offices. 10 dis
cuss the ACCESSIBILITY of changing the
salaries of the various officers and draft
certain health ordinances. The result Of
the meeting was supposed to be kept secret
until the next regular meeting of the coun-
eli on Tuesday night, but in some way the
deliberations and conclusions of the COM
mlttee have leaked out and very many ex-
press great astonishment thereat.
Although the ballot taken on Friday night
was informal and not official, il is gener-
ally supposed the result will be the same
at the regular meeting on Tuesday night.
The first office that was voted on was that
OF city clerk, which resulted as follows:
First ballot-Charles Hatfield, 2; A. A. Allen,
2; Andrew Mccain, 2; C. II. Hebner, l.
Second ballot-Hadheld, 8; Mccain, s; Al
len, 1.
Third ballot-Hadield, 4; Mccain, g.
Hadfeld will therefore be the city clerk
if this vote be confirmed by the council at
their regular meeting.
Only three candidates were considered
for marshal, namely: F. E. Sprague, w.
~ 00IA4du 1HdflcS Inc
ilrst named was agreed upon as the sue
cessful candidate for the office after con-
siderable balloting. 1t was then agreed
TO retain the present incumbent, Edmund
Peters, as city attorney No action was
taken as regards the offices of city sur
veyor or street com missioner, as there Is
no ordinance as yet relating to the latter
office, and there was not sufficient time to
consider the applications for the former.
n. f. Beck and George Shields were ap-
pointed nigh. watchmen.
Andrew Mccain, who was one of the
leading candidates for the clerkship, was
offered the office of police justice, presum-
ably as balm for Ills wounded feelings,
but he politely and positively declines to
accept the honor.
The salaries were altered as follows:
The clerks was raised from SIS per month
to $50, the marshal's was reduced from
500 to $s5, and the night watchmen's from
SIS TO $50 per month. Some alterations
will be made in the city attorneys fees at
the next meeting.
The bond OF the marshal was raised
from 5000 to $4,000.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

journey TO the crossing, sixty-four miles
further down, was made overland. At the
crossing it was found impossible to cross the
river on account of the drift ice, so the party
had to remain there for nearly two weeks.
At Fort Dunvegan there is Hudson Bay Com
pany post and Protestant and Roman Catholic
mission, all of which grow large quantities OF
potatoes and garden stuff. Tomatoes here also
ripen and pumpkins fully mature. Cabbage
and caulifower grow to tremendous size One
cabbage exhibited, stripped of all loose leaves
and left fit for cooking, measured fifty three
inches in circumference and weighed twenty
eight pounds. Carrots and beets grow to an ex-
traordinary size, as also do turnips.
Twelve miles above the Peace river crossing,
shaftesbury Mission is situated. Here the Rev.
]. g. Brick is farming. He is surrounded by
quite a number of Indians, whom he tries to
teach to farm. His principal hope for the bene-
fl of the natives lies in his school.
From Athabasca to Edmonton the journey
was made by horse, team and sleigh The dis
lance covered from the time of leaving Calgary
was about 2, 900 miles. of which about 1000 was
made in our canoe. Numerous signs of moose,
deer and bear were seen on the Lizard and
Nelson rivers. but none of the animals
were seen. Through this country the wood
buffalo roams, but none OF the animals
came into view. Several bear tracks were
crossed, but no bears were seen. few FUR
bearing animals were seen at distance, but
none were killed.
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Justice 60 Her Hans Sullivan.

tGAFtes A. Dana IA New OK sun.
The California Athletic Club makes
proposition not entirely in accordance
With the equity of the case, but most in
ieresting, Although there still lives
champion Of the noble art Of handmade
seifprotection. Herr Hans Sullivan, gen.
ueman OF herculean powers, who can hit
quicker, harder, more often, and more
seathless than any other individual in the
same business, historical or contemporary,
u Is SO long since the trst prize has been
disputed. and the backing and filling of
we various aspirants is 80 lntermlDable,
wat the California Athletic Club invites
~ the great men 20 come together Tor
new start. and 20 knock out a champion
nom general tournament. Nine glove
heuFisherS 3re named III TO discuss the
championship. They are requested 20
come to san Francisco for the purpose
far play requires that Mr., Suilivan's
fights IN this matter should bee guarded
VIZ great delc2Cy; bus 81 IN the face Oh
,seeh broad gauge venture. be Viii waive
MS title % the championship and agree 20
Niis method of masking a new one. there
should be the most memorable meeting Of
pognacioCsiy able men ever known 70
the srusticaiiv athletic age OF Greece or 10
the period OF modern civilization.
S'sutteDburs Bookmakers Arrested.
6rrrgNbuRG, y. j., Jan. ia sensation
Was caused al The race track today by the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

Bryn Aawr sale opens Monday.
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the title to 2l6 residence lots in the most
populous portion of the city. Mrs L. W.
Giddings, of Los Angeles. now claims $40
per lot on account that she never signed
deed to a tract of eighty acres conveyed by
her late husband to Wells Rice thirty-nine
years ago. A few holders are paying, but
the majority resist the claim, and she may
bring suit TO recover the entire tract.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17
ALL ACTORS NOW.
Almost Impossible to Get Pugil.
lists Into the Ring.
MAHER AND cHoYNski TO FIGHT.
Also Billy Myer and Jack McAulifYe-
Peter jackson Hot After the
Reluctant siavIn.e
NEW York. Jan. 1e.

past week has
been prolific of
many offers of
purses to differ
ent lighters by
c aptain Will
liams, on behalf
of the Olympic
Club. of New Or
leans, as a rule
without m u c h
success. Charley
Mitchell refused
to meet Corbett
for a purse of
<fD 000 and CO.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

arrest OF President Walbaum and npm.
DeR OF bookmakers on a technical charge
o. keeping disorderly house. They we're
subsequently released on hail
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

MARsHALLTowS. Iowa, Jan. l6.-Much
litigation has lately taken place here over
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1892-07-14
ELMORE.

Mrs. D. I'll. Stone has been spending weel
in Craftsbury.
Miss Carrie Shaw is at home, having closed
her school in Hardwick
The telephone poles were erected last Satur
day nearly to Morrisville.
Miss Bertha Peake is at work for Mrs New
ton Terrill in Morristown.
w. l. Paul and Master Moulton of Morris
vile, are stopping at Camp Bacon.
Work on the telephone is suspended for a
few days until the arrival of the wire.
Many people from MorrisvilIe visited
Camps Bacon and Idlewild last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Ryan of Worcester, will supply the
pulpit of the NJ. E. church next Sunday.
Ira White of Newport, was in town last
week visiting his sister, Mrs. l.. l.. Camp.
A bran new baby boy arrived at Fred Girls
wold's last Sunday. Weight, 9h pounds.
G.. T. Marsh of Barre, was in town last week
directing the work of setting telephone poles
Elmer Camp attended the encampment of
Sons of Veterans, at Brandon, during three
days of last week.
Mrs. l. N. Camp of Chicago, and Master
Walter Trow of Washington, d. c., are stop
ping at L. L. Camps
The young peoples literary society, the
Investigators" held Il meeting at Alonzo
Darling's last Saturday night.
Rev. Mr.. Nanton gave very interesting
and helpful discourse last Sunday, upon
1.-THE New Birth" We wish all our people,
whether believers, unblievers, or agnostics,
would come and listen to these discourses, so
full of thought ana interest. Come once and
and we think you will come again and often.
Owing to delays and the hardness and
stoniness of the soil, more funds Will be need
ed to finish the telephone line, than the first
gave. Will not few public spirit
ed men come to the rescue, who have not con-
tributed? Nearly all have responded nobly
and now, will not few follow their excellent
example and help little in this project, which
is to be such a benefit to the whole communi-
ty, enhancing the price of real estate inviting
visitors and of such great service, especially,
in seasons of illness and haste? Let us all
share in the cost and then shall share in
the credit and satisfaction of doing good.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1892-07-14
WOLCOTT.

Mrs. Reberca Hutchins of Lowell, Mass, is
visiting at H. B. Bundy's,
Edward UdalI had his left arm badly bitten
by a yiscious stallion Tuesday.
Willie Reed was badly cut in the leg by fall
ing on a scythe Tuesday morning.
Mrs. 5. L. Hedges left on Wednesday for
Northfeld where she will make her home.
DR.. T. P Hubbell is having the outside OF
his block appropriately lettered to advertise
business.
Boomhower has moved his stock of furni-
ture from his old place in Redield block, to
Haskell's new building.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson will supply at the M. E.
church the remainder of the year. He has
taken rooms in DR.. Hubbells block.
Dr. E. B. johnson and family of Burling-
ton, are visiting relatives in town. Also W.
NJ. Parker and wife of Lisbon, N. H., are in
town.
Chas. Sheldon and wife returned on Wednes-
day from Belvidere, where they have been
spending few days with their sons, Frank
and Will Sheldon.
A young man named Russ came near hav-
ing a serious accident while driving through
the village on Monday evening. His horse
became frightened at some COWS and in the
meantime running against one and throw
ing Russ out, No serious damage done, only
q cut in the young mans head and a some
what demoraized buggy.
PLEASANT VALLEY.
Are all your dogs licenced? If not, look
out.
Mr.. Warren has newly fixed up his house,
which improves the looks.
One more honest person in Elmore While
Miss Fife Wheeler, was coming to her home she
found q purse in the road containing SIS,
and returned it to the owner, which was her
father, David Wheeler.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1892-07-14
The Stars in July.

The heavens during the latter part
of the night are of especial interest to
astronomers just now. Last fall We.
nus and Jupiter made splendid
spectacle in the western sky lust
after sunset. Now Jupiter appears
in the East soon after midnight, and
Venus will soon be on duty as morn
ing star. SGill more striking is the
appearance of Mars, the earth's next
door neighbor in going outward
from the sun. 1t makes it's appear
ance about 10 p. M, and through
the rest of the night is a most bril-
liant object. No one can mistake
this planet on account of it's frey
red color. Mars is now nearer the
earth than it has been since 1877,
when Professor Hall discovered it's
moons. 1t will be in opposition on
August 4. Astronomers are watch
ing this planet closely in the hope
that their observations may throw
some light upon the so-called "ca-
nails" discovered by Shiaparelli, as
well as upon it's other phenomena.
The amateur astronomer has an ex-
cellent opportunity hare for making
observations and experiments, and it
will profit even those who have little
interest in astronomy to remain up
late one night for the sake of paying
their respects to a neighbor that is
doing its best to make a call upon
the earth.