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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
The Snow Sheds of the Union Pacific

With two and sometimes three engines,
our heavy train, now divided into two sec
tions, climbed up the high wall of the Sier-
ra Nevada. We passed through the mag
nificent scenery of Shady run, Blue can
yon and Giant and Emigrant gaps. In run
ming 107 miles we had climbed nearly 1000
feet, sometimes over very steep grades. Be-
fore we reached the summit snow sheds
began to appear and soon became practi-
cally continuous
1t was the month of May, and the noun
tains were still covered deep with snow.
We rode through 40 miles of these wooden
tunnels. from whose windows we could
now and then catch glances Of wild wastes
of snow covered mountains and at other
times of forests of pine and fir trees. With
out these sheds it would be impossible tc
operate the road in winter. They are built
in the most thorough manner-often upon
solid foundations of masonry-and are sepa
rated by iron plates into sections to guard
against nc spread of fire.
There are automatic electric fire alarm!
in one Of the longest sheds, and an engine
with tank close at hand is kept ready tx
food any section that should catch fire
The sheds arc patrolled and guarded in ;
careful manner. Such attention is due no
only to the passenger and freight traffi
which the road conducts, but to the valu
of the sheds, which average from $4,000 Il
| $4,000 per mile Several miles. wher
| bridges and precipices made the construc
tion difficult, cost as much as $4,000 pc
mile.-Observer
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
The Talbot Steel Process.

According to statements made in the
southern journals the extensive introduc-
tion of the Talbot open hearth basic steel
process in that section seems quite proba-
BILE. This process eliminates most of the
silicon by pouring the melted iron through
basic Stag, which is low in silicon and high
in lime and oxide of iron. The silicon, which
has been reduced in the smelling furnace
along with the iron, apparently takes up
oxygen from the oxide of iron in the Stag,
and the latter also takes up some of the
phosphorus and little of the sulphur,
while at the same time the deoxidized iron
of the Stag is added to the charge, SO that
there is gain of iron instead of loss, as
by first blowing the charge in bessemer
converter.
This desiliconized metal is then ready for
treatment in an ordinary basic open hearth
furnace in the ordinary manner, and the
savings thus effected over the old basic
open hearth process are said to be some
fourfold. Further, by this method the
cheapest iron-gray forge-can be used, and
as there is no necessity for the use of scrap
when desilconzed metal is used, and the
latter can be put into the open hearth fur
mace hot, large percentage of the time re-
quired to melt cold charge is saved. If
the basic Stag does not contain enough iron,
it is enriched by adding the necessary
emount of brown hematite ore. The result
ing steel is said to be of excellent quality.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
Good Advice, but Ill Timed.

"Wimin is moighty unsartin," sagely
remarked O'Callahan to his friend McCaf
frey.
"Indade, an that's thrue," answered
McCaffrey, who had had his share of do
nestle experiences.
"D'yer moind that tonne fell interthe
well?" queried O'Callahan, encouraged
by this sympathetic acquiesence in his
views concerning the unreliability of the
SEX
Faith, that uz the tonne yer shpoiled a
bootiful wake by comm ter loife when we
thot yer wuz drownded."
"Yis, but it isn't that wot hurt me feel
ings; it wuz wot me wife said to me whin
come ter my senses"
'Wot wuz that?"
"'Pat, says'she, 'how much wather did
you swallerf'
"'About TIN gallons, scz 1, 'an may be
quart or two more or less
"'Well, Pat sez she, now ye're found
out how wather tastes, hope yell shcick
to it..
"An that wuz all the sympathy liver
got from her."
"An yit," observed McCaffrey, ''some
simpletons calls wimin 'ministerin an
gels. New York Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21

In a small town in the midlands there Il
a rich congregation which is not character
lied by lavish liberality.
Time after time the minister has vainly
appealed TO his people to contribute more
generously 10 the funds Of thechurch. The
members would indeed give something, but
il was nearly always the smallest silver
coin OF the realm that was placed on the
plate.
A shrewd Scotchman, who had recently
come TO the place aud Joined the church
was not long in noticing this state OF af
fairs, and n remedy soon suggested itself &C
his practical mind.
'I'li tell you what" he said to one of the
officials, ''if you make me treasurer, I'll en-
gage to double the collections in threC
moatks."
His offer was promptly accepted, and
sure enough the collections began to in
crease until by the time he had stated
they were nearly twice as large as formerly
"IIow have you managed it, Mr.. Sandy
mani" said the pastor to him one day.
ITS great secret" returned the canny
Scot, but I'll tell you in confidence. The
folk | saw maistly gave tbreepenny bits
Weel, when got the money every Sabbath
evening carefully picked oot the sma
coins and put them by. Moo, as there's only
limited number Of threepenny pieces in 9
little place like this, and as have maist o
them at present under lock and key, the
folk maun give saXpences ut least instead
Sac that's the way the collections are dou
bled. "-Spare Moments.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
Irish Imagination.

An Irish gentleman was shooting with
an English friend, a Mr. B. They had very
little sport. So Mr.. B. said, "I'll ask this
countryman whether there are any birds
about here" "No use to ask him." said
his companion; hell only tell you lies"
''I'll ask him at all events" said Mr.. B.
"My good man, are there any birds about
here" Lots of birds, your honor" said
he. "Tell me what sort of birds" "Well,
now, your honor, there's grouses and wood
cocks and snipes and ducks and tilIbines
and all sorts of birds" ASK him." whis-
pered the Irish gentleman, whether there
are any thermometers" "Tell me-" said
B., do you ever see any thermometers
about here?" well, now, your honor, il
there was nice frost the place would be
alive with them"
Many years afterward, as drove with
my wife from Killarney to Kenmare, told
her this story. She said she could hardly
believe it. said, "I'll try with this boy
and you'll see he'll say much the same >
So said to the barelegged boy who was
running along beside the carriage, "What
is the name of the little river near us?'
"'Tis the Finn, your honor" Are there
not many fish in it2" There is, youl
honor" what sort of fish?" There dc
be throuts and eels, your honor" Amy
salmonP" "There do be an odd one." "Any
white trout?" "There do be good lot o.
them" ANY thermometers" ''Then
does be there, too, your honor, but they
comes up lather in the season than the
white throuts. "-Seventy Years of Irisi
Life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21

Mr.. Robert Louis Stevenson tells how a
certain fish comes up in Samoa once year,
and its appearance is so regular that il
gives starting point for the native year.
Mount de Aqua, otherwise the water
volcano" is situated about 25 miles south
of the capital of Guatemala. 1t takes spells
of vomiting immense torrents of pure cold
water.
An engine driver who had taken little
drop too much was being conducted home
ono night by his wife. Just as they were
passing a CHEMISTS shop the red light above
the door caught the drivers eye. stop,
Jane,'" he cried; "l'll no gang bit further.
There's the danger signal"
It is the custom at one hotel in New York,
where many public dinners are held, to ad-
NIT regular dodgers to the dining room aft
er dinner in order that they may hear the
speeches. Naturally enough, however, in
town where the lecture is ignored such
a privilege is not esteemed q great oppor'
tunity,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
1t Was a .'Yery High Frequency"

Professor Elihu Thomson explains about
the intense current of electricity which he
allowed to pass through his body recently
and says: II did not take 100000 VOLTS
but simply allowed what we call very
high frequency current to pass through my
body. did not feel it a particle, and if |
had had my eyes shut l should not have
known thing about it. My arms feel as
though | had been lifting some heavy OBJ
ject; otherwise l do not mind it at all
Charges such as that which took are
known as electrical oscillations, and Icould
take five times what l did or enough more
to illuminate an arc lamp. had no fears
of undertaking the feat, as had done it
many times, and in the near future shall
try and see how far it can be carried-that
is, SO that will feel it directly. did it
many times at the Worlds fair, to the sur
prise of many scientific men. explained
it, and finally many gentlemen tried it..
They did not feel it and had the same ex-
perience as did. Boston Transcript.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
smallness Extraordinary.

At the London fair of 1745 William Moss
man, q jeweler, exhibited shell of COM
mon Barcelona nut containing tea table,
tea board, dozen cups and saucers, a
sugar dish, a bottle, funnel, Is drinking
cups, punch bowls, 10 RUNNERS, pestle
and mortar and two sets Of ninepins, all of
polished ivory. Boverick, rival trades.
man, soon afterward outdid the genius OF
his fellow craftsman. This last named art
ist exhibited the half of a common cherry
stone, from which he would take table,
10 chairs with skeleton backs, mirror
neatly framed, two dozen soup plates, G
saucers, 12 spoons and dozen knives and
forks, 2 salt cups and figures of lady and
gentleman, whom he seated at the table.
Doyle, the antiquarian, says: "This same
Boverick also made an ivory camel, perfect
in all of its parts, so small that it could eas.
lily be passed through the eye of common
sewing "edle; also six pairs of scissors SC
small that they could all be hidden under
the wing of q fly, and gold chain of zoe
links, to which miniature paddock and
key were welded, yet all were of such mi
mute dimensions that upon being attached
to flea that insect easily dragged them tc
and fro across pane of glass. "-St. Louis
Republic
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
ODDS AND ENDS.


A balky horse may have spirit, but it has
no sense.
Everybody would be perfect 4; everybody
else thought so.
1t might reduce general expenses II the
tolls Of the bells could be collected.
Black walnut sawdust, caramel and rcast-
Cd and Drowned horse liver are used to adul-
terate coffee
There arethree things 1 have always loved
and never understood-painting, music and
woman.-FoEtenelle.
It is natural to destroy what we cannot
possess, to deny what we cannot under
stand and insult what we envy.-Balzac.
1t is estimated that the youth Of America
annually stain their fingers and clothes
with the shells from 10,000, 900 bushels Of
walnuts
Who shall determine which oftwo friends
shall yield where neither believes himself
mistaken and both confess the Importance
OF the question:
The turkeys Of the United States are an
nually favored with over / 200 900 bushels
Of cranberries, grown mostly in Massachu-
sets, New Jersey and Wisconsin.
India has 100000 goats, which produce
daily 100000 quarts of milk and devour
annually three times their own value of
articles that the owners can ill afford to
spare.
The Greeks consume annually to each in
habitant five pounds of sugar and one
pound of coffee. They make up the de-
ficiency in wine, drinking IS gallons each
in the 12 months.
There are in this country SO, ,0O0, 900 beef
cattle, and counting eight soup bones to ev-
cry steer there will be 2SS,O0O, 900 soup
bones. Allowing two quarts of soup to ev-
cry bone, the grand result will be 576 00O, 600
quarts of soup which the American steer is
capable of producing.
The London Electrical Review, in an ar
ticle on thunderstorms, states that the elec-
trio charge is due to the friction between
two currents of air which differ in tempera-
ture or in hygrometric condition. 1t de-
scribes in detail observations of a storm,
which tend to prove the explanation offered.
Horses raised in high attitudes are said TO
possess wonderful capabilities of speed be-
cause a larger amount of air must be in
hailed into their lungs to do the necessary
work. On ranch in New Mexico, situated
6,000 feet above the sea level, the expert
ment of raising swift steeds is soon to be
tried
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
Electric Bittcrs.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not ex-
ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the liver and kidneys, will
remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and
other affection caused by impure blood.
Will drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as well AZ cure all Malarial fe-
vers. For cure of headache, constipa-
ton and indigestion try Electric Bit
ters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price SO cts.and
ST. 90 per bottle at d. J. Humphrey't
drugstore.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
893 DECEMBER. 1893
ODDS AND ENDS.

II you don't want to be detested, don't be
chronic growler.
There Is sometimes danger in not getting
scared soon enough.
The wrinkles of the heart are more indeli-
bic than those of the brow.
More people are poor on account Of bad
management than on account of extrava-
gance.
The most extensive cemetery is in the
catacombs of Rome. Over 6,0OO,0 900 human
beings are there inferred.
Massachusetts has more incorporated cit
les of more than 10000 inhabitants than
any other state in the Union.
Few persons have sufficient wisdom to
prefer censure which is useful to praise
which deceives them.-Rochefouca
A difference between knife blade losing
its temper and woman is that the former
becomes duller and the latter more cutting.
There have been more remains of masto-
dons and other extinct mammoths found in
lchtucknee river, Florida, than in any other
stream in the world.
The Maldivian islanders always eat in the
most private room in the house, and care
fully close the doors and darken the win
dows that they may be unobserved.
The first souvenir Columbian half dollar,
which was purchased by the Remington
Typewriter company, has been presented to
President Higinbotham of the Chicago ex-
position.
The famous Lion brewery at Munich has
hall that will hold 1000 guests placed
around little tables, where they can enjoy
the celebrated brew of the place while lis
tening to the bands.
The historical collection of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, illustrating the develop
ment of the locomotive, and which was ex-
hibited at the Worlds fair, has been offered
tothe city of Baltimore by President Charles
F. Mayer.
So rapid has been the growth of the Ger
man capital that the municipality of Ber-
lin already finds its spacious town hall in
adequate to its needs, and an adjacent plot
of ground has been purchased at a cost of
100000 marks for the erection of new Of
fees.
The British crown plate includes pea
cock of precious stones, valued at e35, 900,
which came from India; tigers head with
solid ingot of gold for a tongue and crys-
tai teeth, and q magnificent gold shield,
valued at $4,000, which was made from
snuffboxes by order of George ".
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21

A good story is told of the late Sultan
Burghash and Sir John Kirk, then our con-
sui general at the Turkish capital.
The sultan had very savage chained
lion, and as happy thought he offered it
to Sir John, reminding him that the lion
formed one of the supporters of the royal
arms above the gate of the British consul
ate, and that the presence of the real brute
would, therefore, be highly appropriate.
Alive to the jest, Sir John quickly capped
it, and at the same time escaped the neces-
sity of accepting such an unpleasant gift.
II am sure that your highness would
never make an incomplete present." he re-
piled, land when you are able to accom-
pany the lion with unicorn shall be de-
lighted to receive your munifcent offer."--
Black and White.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
It Should Be in Every Hon usc

J. B. Wilson, 81 Clay St., Sharps-
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DIR. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, that it cured
his wife who was threatened with
Grippe" when various other remedies
and several physical had done her no
good. Robert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa,
claims DR.. Kings New Discovery has
done him more good than anything he
ever used for Lung Trouble. Nothing
like it. Try it. Free Trial Bottles at
D. ]. Humphrey sDrug Store. Large
bottle, SOC. and 81 90.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
A Lover OF Beauty.

Little Johnny-Our new teacher is just
as pretty as she can be, and gets taken out
most every night to theaters and concerts
and things. It's just loyelyl
Mother-You like pretty teachers, don't
you, dear?
Little Johnny-Yes'm. They always has
a good time an don't feel so much like givin
bad marks.-Gond News.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
She Wanted to See IL.

do you like to look at the hogs" said
Farmer Richland to his little niece from the
city.
'Yes, indeed, uncle" replied the intelli-
gent child, "but can't make out yet which
pig it is which gives the boneless, bacon.''-
Pittsburg Chronicle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21
Bad Practice.

Don't keep growing girl or boy sitting
wearily in stiff position to practice mu-
sic for an hour or two at time. Better
Is minutes Of good faithful practice twice
a day than two hours Of dull, listless,
dragged out humping.
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For further information call on u II o Ticket
Agent or address I s. Allen, Assistant Gcners
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
George W. Cable will begin in the January rum
Der u romance entitled "John March, South
ener. "
Two other important serials have been engaged:
j NJ. Barrie, author of the famous Little
Minister" has written new novel, the first
since that famous story. George Meredith,
the great English novelist, has In preparation
a novel entitled '1'he Amazing Marriage
Short Stories will be abundant.
W. D. Howells, Miss Elliot, W. H. Bishop
Ludovic Halcvy, Paul Bourget, Joel Chaudler
Harris and many new writers will contribute
Studies of American Life will be an important !
feature including Newport, Bar Harbor, Lenox,
ETC., and the Wesi.
The Illustrations will be even more numerous and
beautiful than ever. Aseries of Frontispieces
chosen by Philip Gilbert Hamerton will be es-
pecially notable.
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-21

Local train for all points mp TO and including
Milford junction leaves Chicago at 1855 p. daily.
Local Lran for Zaneayte and intermediate
stations leaves Columbus at 4;10 p. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday
The sun., 1893-10-26
Provide for the Poor.

"The poor ye have always with
you" Nobody will question the
truth of this quotation so far as Nor
ris is concerned. If any one will ex-
anime the proceedings of the council,
they will be amazed at the long list
of orders drawn for the relief of the
poor. And this is no new thing.
The question is, what will we do
about it. A poor farm seems to us to
be the best solution of the question,
The argument is used that we have
not poor enough in the county for
this; and it is certain we would not
nave SO many poor if they were
obliged to reside on a farm. Depriv-
ed of the luxuries of town life, many
of them would get out of the county
altogether. It would be worth some
thing to get farm with this object
in view, and if few remained they
would be easier kept.
While land is to be had cheap, the
county commissioners ought to pro
cure some for this purpose. A poor
farm, with the proper kind of man
and women for managers, aught to
almost support itself. It should not
cost half what it does under the pres
ept system. This matter is well
worth consideration by the county
! commissioners.
The sun., 1893-10-26
PERSONAL.

j. ID. Gillespie is again librarian
Mr.. Hill, of Horton went to Glen
wood yesterday.
Rufus Wolff left on Saturday for
the Worlds Fair.
Ole Lofthus Sr. went to Burtrum
Woods on Monday.
E. M. Mortimer, of Minneapolis,
spent Sunday in Morris.
James Barrett is around again
after two weeks illness.
Rev. H. NJ. Herrick is back again
after his two weeks vacation.
Postmaster McNally, of Chokio,
was in Morris on Friday last.
Prof. B. J. OBrien, of Chokio, was
at the institute on Saturday.
Hugh Spur left on Thursday Of
last week for the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. J. A johnson left on to-day's
noon train for the Worlds Fair.
Fl. B. Wolff left here on Sunday
night for Devils Lake on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Gordon, of
Horton, spent last Sunday in Morris.
Will Haight arrived in town on
Thursday morning last from Britton
S. d.
Olaf johnson and T. Torgeson left
for the Worlds Fair on Saturday
last.
Martin Mea, of the town of Moore,
gave The Sun friendly call on Mon
day Last.
Joe McNally returned to town for
the winter, after five months herding
near Chokio.
Prof. Welsh, of Donnelly, was in
Morris on Saturday attending the
teachers institute.
Hon. Geo. I. Becker passed through
town on Saturday on his way to his
home in Browns Valley.
Bert Betters left this morning for
Staples. He is on crutches on &C
count of sprained ankle.
Judge G. L. Brown ard G unity
Attorney Flaherty left on Saturday
night for the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Dan Maloney, the proprietor
of the principal hotel Of Chokio, paid
The Sun pleasant call last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Fl. Wells spent
Sunday in St. Paul, where they met
their daughter Annie from Northfeld.
Theodore Nelson, one of Stevens
County bonanza farmers, left on Tues
day for his winter home in Winne-
come Wis.
Frank Newell returned from the
Worlds Fair on Tuesday. He says
he never wants to see a show Of any
kind again.
Mrs. samual Larson left Monday
noon for Chicago where she will take
in the Worlds Fair for a couple of
weeks. She was accompanied by
Miss Lille Eystad, of Stevens, who
will spend the winter with relatives
there.
Cyrus Allen left Morris on Monday
morning to take q position at his
trade in Alexandria. He will not
remove his family for time, until he
can ascertain if the position suits him.
We wish Mr.. Allen the greatest sue
cess wherever his home may be, but
his is not the kind of a family we like
to lose out of Morris.