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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Charles Dickens and tho Dog.

"Every one remembers Dan Brosna-
han, the old sexton of st. Patrick's,"
said Mr.. a. A. Preston. Dan had
little dog, homely cur, with the most
plebeian blood in his veins, but a re-
markably clover animal. He would fol-
low the sexton everywhere, and the only
way to restrain him was behind closed
doors. One night about twenty-tkree
years ago Charles Dickens gave read
ing in Carroll hall. Dan was on hand
to look afSer the hall, rugged in dress
coat ont of Difference to the great occa-
sion. He had forgotten the dog, but the
dog was ON hand.
"In one of his readings tho great nov
elist came to this passage, '"Bow-wow-
wow" barked the little dog He gave
it realistic rendering, and almost with
his words came responsive and lifelike
echo, 'Bow-wow-wow.' There stood
Dams little yellow cur. directly in front
of Chief Justice Chase, and before the
great men of the nation, mocking their
guest. Dan dragged the dog out, terri
bly, mortified, but Dickens said it was
one of the finest compliments he ever re-
ceived. Washington Post.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
SECTIONAL VIEW,

carry off the water It is always safest, II
there is any danger of the accumulation of
water under the foundation, to dig a
trench two or three feet below the top of
the cellar floor and place porous draintiles
in the bottom These should be carried to
the lowest point of the grounds 40 that the
water may be drained off The trenches
should be filed with small cobblestones
well pounded down, 30 as to give firm
bed to the footing stones of the foundation
walls. The walls should he thoroughly
plastered on the outside with good cement,
and the trenches made wide enough to let
the walls I've exposed to the air and become
thoroughly dry good coating OF hot
coal tar will he IN advantage.
After the walls and mortar are thorough
ly dried out the earth may be rammed and
packed tightly against the walls, and
should he graded so as to carry away all
surface water. If the house is located on
level ground where it is not possible to
grade the drainpipe so as to take away
the water, "A tight cellar can he secured by
covering the outside of the walls and the
cellar bottom with asphaltum. But this
is very expensive method, and il rarely
done except in important buildings. 1t is
always well in such cases to keep the
foundations as high as possible. Some.
times deep cesspool can be made in close
proximity to the building which will take
away the water from the cellar
As regards the plumbing Of house, the
drain within should be of cast iron. anC
the pipes should be carried along the side
of the walls or suspended from the ceiling
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Electric Bitters A..

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as 10 need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise. A purer medicine does not ex-
ist and ii is guaranteed to do all that Is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the liver and kidneys, will
remove pimples, b0ils, salt rheum and
other affection caused by impure blood.
Will drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as we'll as cure all Malarial fe-
vers. For cure of headache, cOnstipa-
tion and indigestion try Electric Bit
ters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded. Price 80 cts. and
81 90 per bottle at d. ]. Humphreys
drugstore.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
A Great Explosion.

In these days of gunuowder. dynamite
giant powder, and the like, tremendous ex-
plosions are no rarity, but the create tex
plosion of modern times is, without doubt,
that of the 'old-schoo' idea that Consump-
tion is incurable. Thousands of lives have
been sacrificed to this mistaken notion.
Modern research has established the fact
that Consumption is sorofulous disease of
the lungs. and that there is one remedy
which will positively eradicate it from the
system-Dr, Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. Ofcourse, there we're in the olden
times many who have pronounced modern
explosives instrume lts of witchcraft; but
there are, fortunately. few to-day who do
! not acknowledge that the "Goden Medi al
Discovery" is the one sovereign remedy for
all scrofulous diseases, and Consumption is
one of them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

in full view. The iron pipe should extend
outside the wall at least six feet 1t is
even better to carry it clear to the cesspool,
if possible, rs the earthen pipes used for
the purpose are brittle and liable to be
broken. The only thing to be said in favor
of earthen drainpipes is that they are
cheap.
Unless drain is laid with a proper fall
1t is not possible to make the joints secure,
as the ends of the lengths of pipe will not
fit In laying drains so rs to secure the
proper fall first measure the distance from
the cesspool to the point where the soil pipe
is to join the drainpipe. Then calculate
the depth of the cesspof inlet A fall of
one-eighth of an inch in foot is the least
grade allowable, and the more fall the bet
ter.
In putting down the pipes the workmen
should commence at the cesspool and work
toward the house A running trap should
be placed close to the front wall, inclosed
in brick box with wooden cover, so as
to be easy of access. The trap should have
clearing out hole and branch for fresh
air ventilation In cases where the soil is
very wet it is difficult to construct a cess
pool which will be water tight, and one
which ills with water is liable to set back
in the pipes and force sewer gas into the
house.
The best way to make a cesspool water
tight is to cover the exterior and interior
walls with heavy coating of asphaltum
The bottom should have one layer of brick
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Odds AND ENDS.
Apple exports are growing.

Apple exports are growing.
New York has $4,000 Swedes.
1t is a little that leads to great deal.
A microscope magnifies 10000 diameters.
New Mexico has messenger boy named
Gallop.
There are now 4S,60O miles of submarine
cable in use.
A silver coin is usually in currency for
twenty-seven years.
Hamburg expended $1,O0O,000 more than
its income last year.
Birthdays were kept even as far back as
the time of Pharoah
Diamonds are found at depth Of 150
feet in Brazil and Siberia.
The shah of Persia owns S35, ,000, ,00Oworth
of jewelry and precious stones.
In the New York city fire department
there are 1,O35 officers and men.
When excited the emperor of Germany
pulls furiously at his mustache.
During the rebellion this government had
800 ships of war, almost all wooden.
The state of Vermont produced over H.,
100000 pounds of maple sugar last year.
| A recent invention in lighting combines
the principles of the arc and incandescent
| A plate of celluloid is now used for clos
ing the opening in theskull left by trephin
ing.
General Schofeld has ordered that all re
cruits entering the army shall be yacci
mated.
The legislature of each state can consti
tutionally direct how presidential elector
shall be chosen.
South Dakota has the largest artesiai
well in the world. 1t shoots water lao fee
above the surface.
1t is 600 years since the son of a Prince o
Wales attained his majority during tn
lifetime of his father.
DIR. Arnott says that the pressure of al
on the knee joint is sufficient to keep 1t Il
place without ligaments.
The manufacturers of Chicago ar
forming combination to fight tn
anti-smoke society. They reason tina
1t is the large manufacturing interest
that have built up the city, and tina
the use of soft coal is necessity.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Fell Dead,

These words are very familiar to our
readers, as not day passes without the
report of the sudden death of some pro-
minent citizen. The explanation is Heart
Disease" Their efore beware if You have
any of the following symptoms; Short
Breath, Pain in Side. Smothering Smells,
Swollen Ankles, Asthmatic Breathing. Weak
and Hungry Spells, Tenderness in Shoulder
or Arm, Fluttering of Heart or Irregular
Pulse. These symptoms mean heart disease.
The most reliable remedy is DR.. Miles
New Heart Cure, which has saved thousands
of lives. Book of testimonials free at lisa
Leist who also sells the New Heart Cure.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
SECOND STORY

first, laid in bed of good cement with the
joints left open. upon which the first coat
of asphaltum is put Then another layer
of brick is placed and second coat of as
phaltum is applied. Sometimes it is not
possible to get the asphaltum, especially
in country districts. A friend of mine who
had great deal of trouble in making a
brick cesspool water tight lost patience
after having spent Il great deal of money
without success, and finally abandoned the
brick cesspool and sunk a large oak hogs
head in the ground. This he covered with
locust timbers and planks and said he had
no further trouble. ID. W. KING
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Women Teachers.

Of the teaching body in the United
States at the last census 65 per cent.
were women. The total number is 1885,
1888. Women are sometimes employed
as teachers exclusively for boys, but
more frequently for boys and girls to-
gether. In Chicago there are no separate
schools for boys-the sexes are taught
together. Women in Boston teach all
the branches in all the public school
course to children of all ages and all
classes in life. In reply to the compare
tive success Of male and female teachers
the commissioner of education reports:
women, think, as rule succeed bet
ter than men in getting work out of
pupils of all kinds. The intellectual
training which they give is therefore
better up to certain point than that
given by men. They also maintain bet
ter discipline than men and with less
corporal nnnishment. ."-Exchange.
Talked Long, but Obeyed His Mother.
DR.. Sylvester T. Scovel was making an
address at the commencement exercises
Of the Ohio university, of which he is
the president. The big gymnasium
where the exercises were held was
packed to the doors and the air was hot
and sitting. The audience had listened
to college orators until it was surfeited.
Everybody was warm and tired and
waiting to make dash for the open air
at the first opportunity. The orator be-
gan. He sketched the history of the in
stitution; he spoke of its many needs;
he dwelt upon its success and predicted
for it brilliant future He spoke Of
the trustees in terms of praise; he COM
mended the faculty; he complimented
the students, and tears glistened in his
eyes as he told of the generosity and
kindly interest of the dear public.
Over an hour went by. The corners
of the hall grew dark, and the rays of
the setting sun flashed upon the win
dows. The young graduates fidgeted in
their chairs, and the audience looked
longingly toward the door. All at once
the speaker stopped, murmured brief
sentence, wheeled around and resumed
his seat. A little white haired woman
in the rear of the hall had waved her cal
trumpet, pressed her finger to her lips
and the fires of his oratory were
uuenched She was the venerable moth
er Of the president, and she exactet
from her son the same obedience which
he gave her in his youth.
"That's my son Sylvester" she wa'
heard to say as the hall was slowl.
cleared. "That failing of his has been {
great trial to me. My son Sylvester, hi
talks too much. New York Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

*Daily. tDaiiy except Sunday. SMeais.
+Sunday only.
Through Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on night
trains to Chicapo
The only line running Par or Cars between To-
lcdo, Columbus. and ohio Rvcr--5eat Fare only
| 25 cents.
Rates via the Buckeye Route are always as low
| as via any other line.
| For rates, maps, and other information, write
| W. II. FISHER, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Room 81, Deshler Block, Columbus, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
Brass in England in chaucer's Time.

A metal resembling brass, but said to
have been superior in quality, was
known in England as "maslin" as early
as the time of Chaucer, and in the reign
of Henry VIII an act of parliament was
passed prohibiting the export of brass
out of England. Whether the earlier
monumental brasses still to be found in
our churches were made originally in
England is not absolutely certain, the
probability, according to some anti
quaries, being that they were Of French
or Belgian workmanship. Chambers
Journal
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
IN A BEECH WOOD.

A golden arch above my head.
A path with golden carpet spread,
Each side the golden mantleil trees
Soft singing In the faint sweet breeze.
Down huttering leaves In golden showers
A gold CLEAN Of witchhazel flowers,
And. dazzling my uplifted eyes,
The sunlight in the golden skies;
What magic spell has cOmpassed me7
What strange new world Is this seer
Goldl gOldl above. below. around;
I tread upon enchanted ground.
A dreamland queen. who only knows, -
Tomorrow. when the east wind blows,
Her dream and all its glory goesl
Marian Douglas In Harper's Bazar.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17
DRAINAGE os A COUNTRY HOUSE.
some Hints ON Theory and Practice b

some Hints ON Theory and Practice by
ID. w. King.
Copyright. lso2. By American Press AssociR
ton.
The proper drainage Of country house
is often more difficult than il might ut
first appear. For example, II the building
stands on wet or spriugy soil or on "a side
hill where the water may pass through the
rocks, the cellar in all probability will he
wet A damp cellar is serious matter TO
the occupants of the house. as il is likely
70 cause fever, rheumatism and other ills.
Building operations, especially IN the
country are usually commenced ~ the
summer. when the ground is comparative
ly dry. and little notice is taken of posi-
ble dampness at the time when eNcava'
tions for the foundations are made. When
the fal! rains set in, however, 1t is soon
found that something must be done 70
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

Tie remark Of the chap who noted
that he and the Vanderbilt family
were worth millions is recalled by
Senator Cullom's observation that the
presidential nomination now lies be-
tween himself and President Harrison.
-BOston Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

A Cleopatra niche is arranged by shut
ting off the dark end of the parlor with
portisres. 4 low table holds taxa de
Milo. This niche is lighted by black
ened lantern with huge bullseyes. s.-Deco-
rator and Furnisher
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

Rev. Fl. Fl. Fairall, d. D., editor of the
Iowa Methodist. says editorially, "We have
tested the merits of EIy's Cream Balm, and
believe that, as thorough course of treat
ment, it will cure almost every case of
catarrh. Ministers, as class are afflicted
with head and throat trouble, and catarrh
seems more prevalent than ever. We cam
not recommend Ely's Cream Balm too high
w."
used Ely's Cream Balm for my catarah.
to proved cure.--B. +. M. Weeks, Denver.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-17

Sleeplessness Cured. Nv
am glad to testify that l used Pastor Koe.
nig's Nerve Toni. with the best success for
sleeplessness and believe that IL is really
great relief for suffering humanity.
e. FRANK, Pastor.
st. Severin, Keylerton z. o., Pa.
LOGAN, Ohio, Oct. IS, 1890.
I used Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic in the
case of o I3-year old boy for q case of st. VituH
Dance of two years standing His condition
was most lamentable as his limbs were con-
stantly in motion, and at table his hands could
not hold knife, fork or spoon The effect OF
this medicine was at once noticeable to ell, and
the boy himself remarked, II know it helps
me-" and before the second bottle was used up
he insisted that there was no necessity Of TAX
ing more as he was entirely cured
CARL HfLFENHERGisR
wmsa va ga Valuable Book en- Nervous
L. Egk II Diseases sent free TO any audress.
YHR and poor patients can also OBTAIN
n NAA this medicine free OF charse'
This remedy has been prepared by the heyerend
pastnr Koenia OF Fort Wayne, Ind, since 1876 and
isnow prepared under his direction by the
KoENlc MED. CO., Chicago, ill.
Sold by Druggistsa sat 81 per Bottle. 6Sor S5
Large Size. SI.75. Bottles for 90.
The morning call., 1892-02-01
HARPER'S VICTIM.
Death of De Greayer From the
Officers Bullet.
Miss Annie Dolan's History Of the Fatal
Rids-The slsyer's Statements Flstly
Contradicted.

Henry de Greayer is dead. He breathed
his last at o'clock Yesterday morning and
as soon as possible thereafter his remains
were conveyed to the city's MOrgue for the
purposes of an autopsy
While all that was mortal Of bright and
successful man, cut off in the early prime
of useful life by the act Of an ill-tempered
patrolman, lay on the cold slab to which the
civic law consigned it. his slayer. by the
privileges conferred upon him by his star,
rested at his ease a few yards away, NOM
inal prisoner in the prison hospital, sur
rounded by such comforts as his fellow
patTolmen and the police could provide him.
Meanwhile, 10 the suburbs Of the city,
the dead mans companion on the tragic
ride was almost on the verge of insanity.
The sudden and uncalled-for interference
of the park policeman with their quiet
drive, his unnecessary and cruel shot, his
inhuman behavior Immediately afterward,
his ex-parte statements TO the press In his
defense and the death of De Greayer, her
affianced lover, had driven her to distrac-
The morning call., 1892-02-01

with pinks aud other homeIy English flowers
The stables and oIt-bouSes are biz and TOOmy.
The stable Is protected by an enormous horse
shoe, weighing 200 pounds, the gift Of friend,
who deemed II an invaluable specific against evil
spirits. In another part OF the garden Is a fOun-
tain with gold fish. Within the house Is bright
end airy. The entrance hall Is small. Tie
dining-TOOm 0pens 10 the right, and Mr.. Spur
geOn's study TO the left. In this study Mr.. Spur
geon kept three private secretaries constantly
busy. Shelves are loaded with books on all sorts
OF subjects. and the great room Is strewn with
Dapets, magazines aud other evidences Of liter
airy worker. MIR. Spurgeon worked In a light
alpaca garden coat and wore on his head white
felt wide awake hat lie chatied pleasantly
about men and thlngs and drew attention 10
collection OF caricatufeS, which lie had pre-
served through his career as q London preacher.
For his sailing had not always been smooth and
he Of;en found himself on the side OF ques-
lion that brought dispute aud a heated aTgu.
ment. Mrs. Spurgeun is pleasaut-faced
woman, 1T helpmeet for the great preacher,
who has taken upon herself a large portion OF
lhe work OF the Tabernacle, ana in her home
has room set apart for distributing books,
tracts, etc. she ls a minlsteTing angel among
The poor OF London. and Is one OF the most pOpu-
lar women In tie big city. All her children. or
rather her three sons. are ministers. and her
only daughter Is married 10 munster and is
herself speaker OF no mean ability. IL Is
typical English home.
The morning call., 1892-02-01
HAD TO BE COUNTED.
The Arrival Of an Irish Family
Of twenty-five.

San FrancisCo's population was increased
by twenty-five when James Lawson and
his family landed in the city at 9l5 o'clock
last night
The family consists OF James Lawson, his
wife Mary, nineteen children and Lawson's
sister Maggie. II took two big vehicles TO
carry the newly arrived family to the hotel,
and after the last Of the crowd was slowed
away in the interior Of tie big bus James
was not satisfied until be had counted them
twice. Lawson is a stalwart six-footer, and
told CALL man that lie was a. years of
age, while his wife IS 49, The oldest child
is a girl just turned %, while the youngest,
also a girl, is not yet months Old We
were married the day Mary was IS, said
he, land the entire family was born at
Carlck IeTjus, near Belfast, Ireland.
Lawson is an IRON snip mOdeT by trade,
and so are two Of his bows, aud they exl ect
TO obtain work at the Union Iron Works.
The family left Ireland soon after the baby
was born. and intended settling down In
New York, but the cold cold weather there
and the scarcity Of steady work induced
Lawson to come to California. Mrs. Law
son laughed when asked If she did not find
such a large family hard to look out for, but
replied that they may be some trouble TO
some folks, but not 10 her. She only looks
out for the baby while the other little ones
are cared for by the elder girls and their
amt
The morning call., 1892-02-01
A CAMPAIGN ISSUE.
Movement TO Create the County
of Riverside.

"The campaign has opened in San Ber-
nardino County" said George d. Frost Of
Riverside last night, 'and the main issue
will be the division Of the county.
"All of the political plums Of all the
municipal government Is centered in ana
confined to the city of San Bernardino, the
county seat which has succeeded in an
tagOnizing every other section Of the county
by the selfish policy of the local bosses, who
have subserved every interest to that Of
their own town.
THE county, which has an immense
area, has been rapidly increasing in pOpu-
latiOn and wealth during the past few
years, but in this prosperity and advance
ment the district around and including San
Bernardlno has had little share.
THEY WOULDN'T DIVIDE.
Notwithstanding the growth Of the other
towns and villages, road moneys and funds
for public improvements have been almost
entiCely expended in and about the county
seat.
The general dissatisfaction at this one
sided policy eliminated about two years
ago in an effort 10 remove the county seat
to Cotton, a small town, but more centrally
located than San BernardlnO. A petition,
signed by majority Of the voters was pre-
sented 10 the Supervisors, asking them TO
call an election to vote upon the removal
question as required by the Political Code.
The Supervisors, a majority of whom were
San Bernardno men, quashed the petition
upon technicality, aud the matter was
temporarily dropped.
"Ihe next step was the attempt to induce
the members of the last Legislature TO pass
an net creating the county of Riverside out
OF the present county of San BernardnO
Every one knows how the bill was defeated.
NO NEED OF BRIBERY.
This year the people are so determined to
so express themselves at the polls that there
will be no need of purchasing Legislators
and no chance OF charge Of bribery made.
The plan is to elect an Assem0lyman and
State Senator pledged to county division,
and as two-thirds of the people residing in
the most pOpulOus and highly cultivated
portion OF the county favor the scheme sue
cess seems almost certain,
The proposed county will include River
side, Ontario, Redlands. Cotton, Banning,
Beaumont, Chino an Allesandro, comprising
the most valuable portion Of the citrus and
deciduous fruit lands of the municipality.
Riverside Will probably be named as the
county seat, and so much enthusiasm has
been created by the movement that the anti
divisionists of San Bernardino are only op-
posing il IN half-hearted manner"