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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-29

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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-29

Sealed proposals will be received at the once OF
the Eoard OF Street and Water Commfssi oners on
Monday, September II. 1898 at 10 O'clock A. NJ, for
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-29

Dated Jerley CiLy. August IS laas
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

It is very hard to be obliged to feel sus-
picious of our immediate attendants, but
instances are continually occurring that
warn us that we should be more cautious
about what we say. A young lady who at
tended large reception at a friends house
changed her dress before going to take a
train for the country, saying to one Of the
maids who was helping her, Just hang it
up in n closet somewhere, please, and will
send some one tomorrow to pack it up and
take it home" 1t was most natural the
next morning, when neat looking person
called, saying that she had come for Miss
As gown" that it should be given to
her without question. A few hours later
Miss As own maid called for the dress,
and it was then discovered that pretty
French toilet had been deliberately stolen
by some one who must have overheard Miss
As remark and knew that 1t was to be
sent for.
Another still more serious loss was in
CURED by another incautious young wom-
an who, on comparing necklaces in dress
ing room, said that she had sent her string
to have the clasp arranged to Rs (men-
tioning the name of the jewellery, and add
ing, II shall have it to wear tomorrow
night, however, to the B-s." On call
ing at the shop herself rather late in the
afternoon of the next day it was found, to
the CONSERVATION of all parties, that a
most respectable English woman, whom
the clerk supposed to be lady's maid, had
asked if the clasp Of Miss Rs string of
pearls had been arranged, as she wished
particularly to wear it that evening and
the attendant. doubling nothing, had
given it to her. Detectives are at work on
the case, but there seems but little hope Of
discovering the thief-New York Tribune
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
The Bed Artistic.

There are nowadays cleanly springs and
hair mattresses piled high in place of the old
feather beds, and as to stiff white bed COW
ers, pillow slips and shams, false sheets
and valenciennes trimming monogrammed
and ruff1ed fineries there is truce. They
were so slippery, SO troublesome and SO
false withal that the beds that have known
them shall know them no more forever,
They had always to be unpinned and un-
hooked before the sleeper could enter his
bed, and they were the torment of the
housemaid. They entailed degree OF
washing and ironing that was endless, and
yet many young housekeeper thought
them Indispensable The idea has gone out
completely.
The bed now is made up with its fresh
linen sheets, its clean blankets and its mar
seilles quilt, with square or long pillows, as
the sleeper fancies, with bolster in plain
linen sheath. Then over the wholeis thrown
a light lace cover lined with liberty silk.
This may be as expensive or as cheap as the
owner wishes. Spreads of satin may be
used, covered with Chinese embroidery or
with patchwork designs. One light and
easily aired drapery succeeds the four or
five pieces of unmanageable linen. If the
bed has tester and curtains of silk or
chintz, the bed covering should match in
tint, and in very pretty bedroom the walls
should be covered with chintz or silk
Decorator and Furnisher.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
FRONT ELEVATION.

tents Of certain number of rooms does not
indicate all as to cost. For instance, the
house shown, though the cost as designed
is 81 800, might probably be built for 81 400
II simple finish were adopted, and twice
that sum could be spent without difficulty
II more elaborate details of interior finish
and decoration were used.
The materials used in construction are
of first class quality, and perhaps rather
better than is usually found in houses of
the size. The rooms are all of ample size
and convenient Of access and conmunica-
tion. The frame is of pine, sheathed with
shiplap overlaid with paper. The outside
finish is of pine, with pine clapboards on
lower story. The second story and roof are
covered with best cypress shingles. A cell
lar is provided under the rear wing and is
reached by a stairway placed under the
main flight and leading from the pantry.
1t is quite common to find the kitchen
planned in such a way as to place it in an
ont of the way position, entailing consider
able labor in going backward and forward,
or else it is placed in such way that the
smells of cooking and the noise from the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Mina ON Now Years Dax.

It seems to me that in the present state
of the world, and in the present state OF
life, it must be matter Of utter thought
lessness on the part of persons that would
offer on such day as New Years to the
young the means Of intoxication, know.
ing as they do that there will be many
coming to their houses who are not able
to resist temptation; knowing that many
who, coming to their houses and to scores
of other places and being tempted to
drink, will turn that day into disgrace
to themselves and to their friends; know
ing the unutterable mischiefs that spring
from intemperance; knowing what tor
ments and evil experiences are going on
about them.
| cannot conceive how any should
spread upon their table the means of de-
struction for the young. ! would not,
for the price of my life, turn out in my
parlor whole box of adders, saying,
'If men will keep their eyes open and be
moderately careful where they step, they
will not be bitten" And yet / could
as easily justify myself for doing that
as for putting wine on my table and Of
fering it to the young.
cat last it biteth like serpent" is
written of strong drink, but that is not
the whole of the truth; it does not al
ways wait to the last. 1t often bites at
first, and all the way through to the end.
From Hitherto Unpublished Material
by Henry Ward Beecher in Ladies' Home
Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

The Chicago people do not think that
the Columbian souvenir coins are a sue
cess from an artistic point Of view. We
quote c. V. Turner, the artist who de-
Ggned the dedication medal: "It is quite
on level with the usual work of the
mint. A very similar botch was made
of the dollar at the beginning of the
year. A competition was announced
and hundreds Of designs were sent in
but the mint authorities rejected all and
fell back on their own man. A good op-
portunity 70 produce an artistic coin
was lost then, and better opportunity
has been spoiled now. It is no wonder
that people are saying that the souvenir
half dollar is not like Columbus They
don't know. as a matter of fact. what
Columbus was like, but they have a
pretty clear idea that he was not the
death mask the coin represents him to
be."-Chicago Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
A Gypsy Queen In America.

Queen Siberia, absolute ruler OF 5000
gypsies, is 28 years old, with bold and
striking mien. Her hair is raven black,
adorned with many ornaments, her fea-
lures regular, eyes bright, teeth as white
as snow, complexion little less swarthy
than that Of the traditional gypsy, a firm
mouth and good chin. She dresses in ex-
cellent and modern style, with the possible
exception of wearing too many ornaments,
which, however, are not of the tawdry va
riety.
The finest Pullman is none too good for
her. Her stateroom when she crosses the
ocean is booked weeks ahead with the ex-
clusiveness of the Four Hundred. Her
country seat at Oxfordshire, England, is as
good as money can command, and If the
camp of 20 or so souls in the Berkshire hills
is a sample she rules with absolute power
and is respected and loved with devotion
that equals that given to Victoria. Her
5000 subjects each pay her 81 yearly.
Her mother, the old Queen Britannia,
who died near Newark. a few years ago, at
the ripe old age of SO, seems to have passed
considerably beyond the threescore and ten.
and, what is perhaps more remarkable, ac-
cumulated several million dollars.-Boston
Globe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
FIRST STORY.

kitchen can be known in anything but a
pleasant manner all over the house. Both
errors are avoided in this plan by placing
the pantry between the kitchen and main
house, thus placing the kitchen in posi-
tion convenient of access and at the same
time sufficiently isolated to completely pre-
vent annoyance.
The dimensions are 21x4S feet. Height of
ceilings-cellar, it. in.; first floor, o feet;
second, 8 feet in the clear. On the first floor
are the parior, sitting room, bedroom and
kitchen, besides a well fitted pantry. The
main stairs rise from an entry, which
opens from the kitchen and sitting room.
On the second floor are three good cham
bers and an attic room.
The four principal rooms on the first
floor are finished in S Y pine, which is
filled with white shellac and covered with
two coats of the best white hard oil, rubbed
with pumice stone and water to q smooth
dead surface. All other rooms are finished
in white pine and painted. The kitchen is
wainscoted three feet high and provided
with small galvanized steel sink, with
drain table. The pastry table in the pantry
is fitted up with two portable fitting bins
beneath, and pastry board is made tc
slide under the top of the table. The floors
of the kitchen and pantry are of narrow S
Y pine, while all others are of selected
fence flooring. The outside doors are fitted
with glazed upper panels.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
An Ancient Temperance Pledge.

The following ancient and unique tenn
perance pledge was found written upon
the blank leaf of an old English book.
which has been handed down from par
ent to child for several generations:
BRoUGHToN, 1887.
Frome this daye forwerde to the ende of my
life, / will never pledge anye health, nor drinke
a whole carrouse in a glasse, cupp, bowie or
other drinking instrument whatsoever; whose
ever it be, or from whomsoever it come, except
the necessitye of nature doe require it. Not my
owne most gracious Kinge; nor anye the great
est monarch or tyrant on earth. Nor my dear
est ffriende, nor all the goulde in the worlde,
shall ever enforce me or allure me: not an
Angelo from Heaven whoe knowe will not
attempt it should persuade me. Not Satan,
with all his old subtillities, nor all the powers
of He'll itself, shall ever betray me.
By this very slime (for SHINE it is, and not a
little one), doe plainly VOW that have more
offended and dishonored my great and glori-
ouse Maker, and most merciful Saviour, than
by all other shines that arr subject unto; and
for this very slime knowe 1t is that God hath
often bene strange unto me. And for that cause
and noe other, respect have thus vowed; and
heartilye begg my good Father in heaven Of
his great goodness and infinite mercie, in Jesus
Xt. to assist me in the same, and to be favor
able untoe me for what is past. Amen.
April 10, 1887. II. BOLTON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
eAa1A's CHOICEST BLESSING.
Perfect Health Makes Existence a joy,
which Alcohol Ruins and Destroys.

which Alcohol Ruins and Destroys.
Sir Andrew Clark. general physician
in the largest hospital in London. says
that health is that state of the body in
which all its functions go on without
notice or observation, IN which existence
is felt TO be n pleasure. and in which it is
q kind of JOY to see, to hear, to touch. to
live. That is the choice blessing we call
health, and mono on earth is choicer or.
alas, so rare!
Sir Andrew continues: Now, let me
say that is O state which cannot be in
any way benefited by alcohol; it can
bear it for awhile, sometimes without
obvious injury. but benefited by it.,
never! In venture TO say there is Ger.
tain state of joy of existence, Ir can
not call it anything else, sense IL
which one feels what pleasure it is tc
look out upon the green fields, to heal
pleasant sounds, to touch pleasant
hands, to know that life is salts.
faction. This, l say, is a state in
which a sort Of discord is produced
by alcohol. This is a state in which
sooner or later the music goes out OF
tune under the continued influence OF
alcohol. This is an ideal life that rarely
in this age comes to us dwellers in cities
and towns. From the sins of our fore
fathers, from the unsuitable surround
ings in which we dwell, from our own
vices or mistakes, it somehow or other
rarely comes to any one Of US.
II call perfect health the loveliest
thing in the world, and alcohol even in
small doses will take the bloom off, will
injure the perfection Of loveliness OF
health both mental and moral. go
still further and say alcohol is not only
no helper of work, but hinderer Of
work, and every man that comes to the
front of profession in London is marked
by this one characteristic-that the more
busy he gets the less in the shape of al
cohol he takes, and his excuse is, 4 am
very sorry, but l cannot take it and do
my work."
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
The Cock of the Hat,

In old times there was not only fashion
in the kind of hat, but also in the manner
of wearing it. What was known as the
Families cock of the hat came into vogue
after the battle Of that name There was
also mercantile cock, as well as military
cock. The beaux wore their hats diago-
nally over the left or right eye, while the
"gawkies" wore theirs with the corners
pointing into the air. John Sly, a London
haberdasher, announced in his day: my
hats for the men of the faculties Of law and
physics do but just turn up to give a little,
life to their sagacity. My military hats
glare full in the face / have also prepared
familiar easy cock for all good compan-
ions between the above mentioned ex
tremes." That awkward hat, the German
kevenhuller, followed the accession OF
George III, while the tiny niyernois was in
troduced few years later. Gold binding
on the hat during the same period indi-
Gated gentleman Of the turf. -Philadel
phia Ledger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
PhiiosonhicaI Cogitations.

The more sigus of luck a man
knows the less he amounts to.
That which is often accepted as
silent respect is often silent contempt.
Don't kich about everything you
don't like. 1t will take all your tim e.
Never laugh at mans misfortunes,
but looking solemn isn't all you can d. O
to help him.
Probably no one ever sinned with
out drawing all of his relatives into his
punishment.
People are architects of their lives
and spend most of their time in build
ing glass additions TO their houses.
The worst form of a deadbeat is the
man who coaxes you into doing that
which you know you cannot afford.
People find themselves at forty smil-
ingly enduring great many troubles
that when they were twenty they con-
deme people for standing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
elsmARcNs WEALTH.
Il Is varIousIy Estimated. but There Is No
Doubt That u Is Large.

Doubt That II Is Large.
Prince Bismarck's income is diverseiy
estimated at from $780, tosi7h,0OO year.
Il Is certain that he WIS well rewarded for
his great services to the empire. He pur-
chased the Varzin estate out OF grant OF
$500 900 awarded him after the bohemian
campaign. At the close Of the Franco
Prussian war the emperor allotted him
ESQ.,, 900 from the French indemnity, with
which he bought Friedrichsruhe. He was
compelled at one time to sell his ancestral
estate Of Schoenhausen. 1t was purchased
by the nation and given back to him.
Adjacent to his estate at NarZin he owns
a distillery, where spirit is made exclu-
sively from potatoes grown on his own land.
At Schoenhausen he has a large cattle
breeding farm and numerous hocks of geese.
"Was there ever" asked writer not long
ago, sin Prince Bismarck's mind any hid
den satire beneath the surface of the fact
that he was the master Of so many geesei"
Near Friedrichsruhe he built extensive
sawmills, where logs, all cut from Schoen-
wald, an extensive forest given to him by
Emperor William |, are made into boards
and timber and forwarded to Hamburg for
shipbuilding purposes. Near Stadt-Han-
over he has = yeast factory employing
many hands, and besides these he has fnan-
cial interests in a brewery, = paper mill and
other industrial concerns.
His jewels, pictures, plate, etc, are said to
be worth not far from $500, 900. Down to 1915
he was compelled by circumstances to live
in modest style. He himself has admitted
that, in the hope Of adding to his income,
he could not resist the temptation to gam
BILE, trusting that luck would favor him.
Notwithstanding his wealth Bismarck has
been invariably deaf to appeals for charity.
He created n sensation some years ago by
publishing a notice in the Berlin newspa-
pers that it was useless to apply to him for
helm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
shinsling the Rum Sellers Roof.

One night poor wretch in wayside saloon,
Who fingered half drunken about,
Heard the voice of the rum sellers wife, as she
said,
"Go, put yonder drunken fool out"
The rum seller laughed as he shrewdly replied,
In tones that would brook no reproof,
Let him stay il he will; he's doing no harm;
The fellow is shingling our roof"
The months passed away, but he came not
again,
The rum seller noted with pain.
And seeking him out with hospitable air,
He begged his 'old friend" to explain.
"You want me to visit again your saloon
And ask why linger aloof?
With thanks for your kindness, allow me to say
Because am shingling my roof"
Worlds White Ribbon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
A Queer Plant In Tartary.

The compass plant of the Tartars is not
what would be called plant in the strict
sense of the word. being a low, creeping
grass of no value whatever as q feed for
horses and only made use of by shepherds
with large herds Of sheep and goats. From
the time when the first stalk pushes
through the ground all of its creeping pro-
pensities are exercised in one direction-to
the north. Baker, Hams and Laufbarrow
all tell wonderful stories how whole armies
have escaped utter extinction through
some shrewd general dismounting his horse
to strike his flint In order to see what direc-
tion the little compass grass was creeping,
remounting and leading of in the safest
direction, n,-St. Louis Republic,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
A Saving at the Spigot.

1t is estimated that $1,00O,O 900 of to-
bacco revenue Of Great Britain is drawn
from juvenile consumers. If ever there
was an illustration of saving at the spigot
and losing at the bunghole, this is one.
The Antinarcotic league has drafted a
bill for presentation to parliament ask
ing that tobacco be prohibited to young
persons under IS years of age, and that
it be made a punishable offense to sell il
to any such person.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Enforcing Temperance In Railway Service.

Enforcing Temperance In Railway Service.
Division Superintendent Dixon of the
Illinois Central has commenced an ac-
tive enforcement of the rule forbidding
employees of that road to frequent sa-
looms and gambling houses. Superin-
tendent Dixon devoted one entire even
ing to making the rounds of all the sa-
looms and gambling joints in the city, ac-
companied bya policeman, and carefully
made notes of what he saw. The next
morning a number Of railway boys max
ing this their headquarters were informed
that their services were no longer re-
quired. Fort Dodge Cor. Chicago Trib-
Hne.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Let 1t Be Adopted.

An English chemist suggesting that in
addition to the word poison list of anti
dotes be printed on the labels Of bottles
containing poisons, the Boston Traveller
suggests the following inscriptions to be
printed on the labels of bottles contain
ing alcoholic poison:
It biteth like serpent;
1t stingeth like an adder.
Death is in It'll
Touch notl Taste not!
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
A Matter Of Dress.

The story is told Of young man of &C.
centric habits who went to Daly's theater
recently attired in a short cardigan jacket
and striped trousers, Many of his friends
ladies and gentlemen-were in the audi
ence, but they coolly snubbed him by re-
fuSing to return his bow. The next day he
called on an artist friend, witty Irish
man. and put the case to him. His argu-
ment in extenuation of his eccentricity
was that he had perfect right to dress as
he chose. Why should they object to his
clothes, and why couldn't he wear what he
pleased? The artist said, We'll, you must
remember that boudoirs are boudoirs and
stables are stables, New York CONNER
Cial Advertiser
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
SECOND STORY.

The timbers are for sills 6xS; first floor
joist, 2xS; second floor joist, 2x10; studs and
rafters, 2x4. All joist, studding and raft
ers to be placed 16 inches from centers;
joist bridged with 1x4. The hardware is
first quality throughout. All that on first
floor is ornamental bronze plated and care
fully selected to match in style. The ex-
terror is painted three coats.
f. A. PAYNE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Rubber Bands Permitted on Postal Cards.
Several days ago DR.. w. W. Parker
inquired of Postmaster Russell whether
rubber bands could be used around the
new double postal cards. The official
could not answer the question, and the
physician wrote to the postmaster gen.
eral in reference to the matter. DR..
Parker has received reply stating that
bands could be used.-Richmond Dis
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

AS household remedy it cannot he
excelled. L. E. Brockett, 459
Church St., Norfolk, Va, writes: II
suffered a great deal from nervous
headache, sore throat, etc., and found
no relief until tried Salvation Oil. 1
now recommend ii to my friends as a
household remedy that cannot be sur
passed."
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Retribution is always sure, but it is
not always as swift as in the case of ex-
Governor Thayer, of Nebraska. Two
years ago he clung to an Office to which
the people refused to elect him, and
had to be elected by the courts. To-
day he is in financial distress and is
deserted and Stunned by his former
political associates.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Democratic Northwest.
FEEDING
EnSilase to Lambs as Described by the
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station.

The Agricultural Experiment sta
ton of Cornell university reports In
bulletin Al, au interesting experiment
in the feed of corn ensilage to lambs.
The lambes were grade Shropshires,
about eight months old, and were fed
in two lots OF five lambs each, the ex-
pertinent continuing from December
Sth to April eth.
Each lot received grain ration COM
posed of one part linseed meal, two
parts cottonseed meal and four parts
brar, by weight, of which mixture
each lot received practically the same
quantity, 673 pounds, or 135 pounds
per lamb during the twenty weeks Of
the experiment.
In addition to this ration, one lot re
ceived 9O5 pounds of hay during the
test, while the otherl lot had 606 pounds
of hay and l ,166 pounds of corn ensil-
age. The gain was practically the same
in both lots, averaging twenty-five
pounds per lamb, the average weight
being SO! pounds at the beginning and
IS pounds at the end of the test.
The ensilage, therefore, took the.
place of 300 pounds of hay, or about
four pounds of enslage equaled one
pound of hay. If the hay were worth
ten dollars per ton the ensilage would
therefore be worth two and one-half
dollars per ton.
The lot fed on dried food consumed
more water than the one fed on ensil-
age; but when allowance is made for
the water in the food 1t is found that
the ensllage fed lot consumed consider
bly, more water than the lot on dry
food.