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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-24

message about Il ''dclrcciated currency"
the said 'depreciatea currency" was
demanding | per cent more premium
than gold al The .ery center OF the gold
power. uburn. Ind. Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
THE SOUTH SIDE.

Inhabitants of the South Side should
support the waterworks nominees to q
man. ..
South Napoleon is small town
within itself. It has school house,
church, business houses and many resi-
dences, yet it practically has neither
fire protection nor light. Year after
year it has paid Its good money into
the city treasury for these two necessi-
ties and what has been given in re-
turn?
We need only to point to the one
measly little light at the "Corners;"
we need only to remind our readers of
the fires that have waged destruction,
to convince all that the South Side de-
serves more benefit, in proportion to
the tax it pays, than it has been, ,and is,
receiving.
Neither is anyone to blame, as with
out waterworks it is impossible to give
better fire protection, and under the
present system of lighting, more lights
on the South Side would be impossible,
owing to the high rate charged.
How different then will it be under
the new system! t.'
With thirty lights in all, the South
Side would receive in its share enough
to thoroughly light every section.
AS regards fire protection, the South
Side can expect facilities equal to that
of the North Side. Mains would be
placed in the principal streets, with
hydrants judiciously located. A branch
fire station with adequate hose would
be erected, and the South Side would
thus have fire protectioton in fact as
we'll as name.
1t is to the interest of every South
Slider to vote for the protection of
homes from fire and the lighting of
streets at night. You pay for both now
yet receive neither.
These facts cannot be disputed, and
knowing them ard still blindIy oppos-
ing waterworks, exhibits short-sight-
edness most piliable.
Let the South Side come to the polls
with solid phalanx in favor of water
works. To do SO is a means of getting
what you now pay for and don't get.
Vote for waterworks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
to stand on the economic side wher
com narad with the cnmnnnsatinn a

to stand on the economic side when
compared with the compensation OF
prosecuting attorneys.
The Gravel Road bills which failed
to meet the approval of the Prosecut-
ing Attorney might, perhaps, have
been more elaborate, but what they
may have lacked in that respect was
made up in full bv presenting the rec
ord itself to the committee which is
ample proof that the labor had been
fullv and faithfully performed.
The Commissioners directed me to
take mp the work where my predeces-
sors left off and complete the same,
which was done as directed and rea-
sonable compensation allowed and re-
ceived therefor. have been guided
in making out my bills, first, by the
Revised Statutes of Ohio, and for spec
ial work by the written and oral opin-
ions OF the present Prosecuting Attor-
ney and his worthy predecessor, and
several auditors with whom l have
counseled, which demonstrates the
fact that in every county in Ohio COM
pensation is allowed for special work.
In receiving compensation for COM
plling the Commissioners Report. I
have been guided by the prevailing
custom nevery county in Ohio, so
far as my knowledge extends, and the
custom in Henry County, as the ma
jority Report of the Examining Com
mIttee does me the justice to state.
In itemizing bills 1 use the same
blank forms and fill them out in the
same manner in which my predeces.
sors have done, and keep the same
records for all bills that they have
kept. .....,.
In conclusion. I assert that I have
made truthful and unbiased state
ment, which is in accord with the rec
ords in the Auditors office and open
for inspection alike to friend or foe,
and the Auditor and Prosecuting At
torney must yield to the rigorous and
infiexlble verdict of the people who
have honored and elevated them to
responsible official positions.
Respectfully submitted,
J. FL. REsH,
Auditor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
DARING ROBBERS
Hold Up a Bank, Secure "a, ,OOO
and Safely Escape.
Caney, Kan, the Scene of the
Nervy Outrage.

The Perpetrators Recognized rs Henry
Starr. an Ex-Convict, and a Man Named
Newcomb-They Get in Their Work
Quietly and Meet with No Resistance
whatever-A Posse In Pursuit.
CANEY, Kan, March 2S.-Monday
afternoon two men, who were recog-
nized as the notorious Henry Starr, an
escaped convict, and q man named
Newcomb, entered the Caney bank un-
masked, and, leveling their weapons at
the cashier and other employes-four in
al-demanded all the money on hand.
Without any ado the employees COM
piled, and before five minutes had
elapsed from the time the bandits en-
tered the place they were in possession
of all the banks cash, about $4,000.
Nobody but the banks employees
were in the place, and as no one on the
outside had noticed anything out of the
way in their conduct, the bandits hal
nothing especially to fear. Coolly plac-
ing the money in bags, and warning the
bankers that they would meet instant
death should they attempt to make an
outcry, the men backed out of the bank.
Reaching the door, which was on Main
street, and before which the usual num-
Der of people were passing, the men
hurried to their horses. which had been
hitQhed in front, and were soon on
their way at rapid rate toward the
Indian Territory.
When the alarm was finally given a
posse of citizens was quickly organized
and started in hot pursuit. Before the
start could be made, however, the rob-
bers had secured an advantage Of fully
30 minutes, and it now seems i'm
probable that they can be caught up
with. Nothing has been heard from
them since.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

THOSE people who are in favor Of
waterworks put in by franchise com.
pany certainly have thrown their stock
of consistency overheard. The lowest
offer of light and fire protection to the
town by franchise companies was fol
$1,000! This amount would almost
pay the operating expenses of the en-.
tire plant regardless of water rentals
and commercial lighting. A franchise
company puts in no plant for love OF
health as compensation. 1t aims to
make money. Why not let that same
money revert to the town, by owning
the plant, instead of sending it east to
bloated bond holders. Franchise com
panies are back numbers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

ELLIOTT F. SHEPARD. der. He arranged
for an operation, and DR.. McClury and
McLane, who were to perform the oper-
alton, began to give him ether
about / p. IN. At the first inhalation
bad symptoms were produced and the
inhalations were Immediately discon-
tinued.
Under treatment of oxygen he raj
lied until 4 o'clock, when reaction set
in and he gradually sank, until at 4:30
o'clock he calmly and peacefully passed
away. lie was unconscious throughout.
Only the two physicians were present at
the final moment. Mrs. Shepard and
her two youngest daughters had been
induced to go to the family's summer
residence at Scarboro on Thursday, to
remain there until after the operation
had been performed. They were imme-
diately notified to return, aud reached
their home late yesterday evening.
Elliott T. Shepard was born on June 81,
1884, in jamestown, N. Y. His father was
Charles Shepard, a prominent man and
president of the National Bank Note COM
pany. Young Shepard attended the pub
lie schools in jamestown, and when but
Is years of age, he came to this city and
began studying at the New York univer-
sity, graduating in 1856 He then entered
the law office of Judge William Strong
and finally became partner with him.
In 1861 and 1869 he was aide-de-camp on
the staff of Governor Edwin d. Morgan,
was in command of the department of vol
unteers at Elmira, N. Y, and aided in
organizing, equipping and forwarding to
the field nearly $4,000 troops He was in
strumental in raising the Fifty-frst New
York regiment which was named for him,
the Shepard Rifles; he was the founder of
the New York State Bar association in
1876, which has formed the model for the
organization of similar associations in
other states. In March, 1888, he purchased
the New York Mail and Express.
Colonel Shepard was president of the
American Sabbath union, and also vice
president of st. Pauls institute in Asia
Minor, which was mainly endowed by
him. He was a member of the Union
League club and the New York Yacht
club. In addition to being the principal
owner of The Mail and Express he was a
director in the American Bank Note COM
pany and other organizations
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

SEVERAL INSCRIPTIONS republicans
are appealing to the partisan instinct
OF a few of their susceptible number,
claiming that in case the waterworks
issue carries, the Democrats will be
placed in control of the construction
and operation of the plant. Such stand
point is one which deserves the con-
demnation of all sober miuded and
well meaning citizens, who have the
welfare of Napoleon at heart. PARTY
lines are not, nor should they be, drawn
in this issue. Ifever there was an issue
non-partisan in its nature, that now
confronting Napoleon iso All party
sores should be healed. temporarily at
least, and the best interest of ofNapoleop
calmly considered.
Give all such arguments as above re-
ferred to the cold laugh and vote as
your conscience dictates. We are GER
tain your conscience will decree in fa-
vor of Orwig, Samse and Woke, and
thus for
Waterworks,
And all other Public improvements.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
THEISSUR.

Probably for the first time in her
history Napoleon Is confronted with an
issue at the municipal election. The
action at both Democratic and Repub-
lican caucuses has created the issue Of
the two sets Of nominees for council
the one for and the other against wat
erworks. Still, the issue will be fought
out regardless Of party ties.
Let this be understood: The election
Of Orwig, Samse and Woke means the
furtherance Of the projects which have
so nearly reached completion as far as
council is concerned;
The election of Vandenbroek, Halter
and Coover means that the work so far
accomplished will become dead let
ter. All future action will be summari-
ly stopped by the council refusing to
create the Office of trustees, and both
projects will be buried, forever, SO far
as 1t will effect the present generation.
Tax payers, consider well before cast
ing your ballots.
Our town has been at a stand still
during the past decade-yea, worse
than that: 1t has retrograded to the
extent of several hundred Inhabitants.
We need not cast about US long In
ferrlting out the cause of this deplora-
BILE condition. Between the great
things that we could not do and the
little things we would not do, we have
done nothing.
Conservatism is praiseworthy, but
when this same conservatism attains
such a radical degree that it throttles
all sction whatsoever, then it becomes
bane that works disaster to all con-
cerned.
Napoleon has been too conservative.
1t has turned deaf ear to all PROPOSE
tions wherein bold step was necessary
fearing that loss might be sustained.
Such timidity has cost US growth
rightfully ours and which surrounding
towns have enjoyed. 1t has cost us
second railroad; it has cost US manu-
factories.
How long, in the name of our towns
welfare, is this to continue! How
long will we sit idly by and see our
neighbors progressing, while we travel
a rut that has steadily deepened during
the prior ten years of our seemingly
comotose state! 1t cannot last much
longer without Nature herself rebell-
ing against the wanton uselessness
with which her gifts are treated.
Waterworks is one step on the lad
der of progress. An investment of
this kind Is not direct expenditure as
many argue. 1t is an investment
where returns are certain and a profit
reasonably expected. The cry that
our tax rate is too high now has no
bearing on this case. Even should
waterworks be not self supporting, the
increase in each property owners tax
would be but few cents. And with
these few cents expenditure what pos
sbilities are open to US
To say nothing of the great benefit
of pure water over cess-pool poison;the
prospect of manufactures; the circula-
tion among us of large sums of money
while constructing, etc;-every piece
of property in Napoleon will receive
adequate light and fire protection, both
of which we have not as yet enjoyed.
Enroll yourselves on the side of en-
terprise, voters of Napoleon, by sup
porting the waterworks nominees.
Cast party fealty adrift and work
only for an enterprise that will benefit
the town.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
THAT ARGUMENT.

We pay 5000 per annum for light
and fire protection, yet this expendl-
ture Is not large enough to supply the
fire boys with suitable apparatus, nor
sufficient to pay for more electric
lights, Of which we are greatly in
need. Our Fire Department SO far IS
the efficiency of the members is con-
eerned, is a most excellent one, but
they have not the facilities with
which TO work that town of Napo-
Icons size should have. We can not
afford to spend more than 5000 and
still we are not satisfied with the re.
turns from such outlay.
1t Is argued by anti-waterworks ad-
vocates that our tax rate would be in
creased.
This is impossible!
Take them on their own proposition
that the plants will make no net profit:
Then will not the 5000 we now ex.
pend for light and fire protection pay
interest on the bonded Indebtedness?
1t certainly would.
But on the other hand, fit is logic to
maintain that with commercial light
Ing and water rentals there will be net
profit after the plants are fully In oper-
alton, and q sinking fund created.
Add to these plain facts the conven-
ience, increase in value of property,
money put In circulation and the gen.
eral good;-then how waterworks has
any opposition whatever is beyond
comprehension.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

THEprosperity ofour county depends
SO largely on the prosperity of our
farmers that eveverything possible
should be done to render life in the
rural districts agreeable as we'll as
profitable, and nothing could conduce
more to the comfort and happiness OF
our people than the improvements OF
the roads.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

ANOTHER argument advanced by
anti-waterworks is that we must first
have sewerage. This is not SO. Sewer
age without waterworks in many cases
proves detrimental to health. There
are times when the stencil arising from
manholes in our sewers is almost un-
bearable. We cannot depend upon
the uncertainties of the rain crop for
sewer flushing purposes. Give us
waterworks and sewerage will be
on hand in due season.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

Why did the Republicans nominate
Vandenbroek for second term as
councilman and not Uncle Johnny
Wilson? Oh, that's easy. Vandenbroek
is opposed to waterworks and electric
light while Uncle Johnny was for them
and the progress ofour town. The Re-
publican gang have placed their party
on record as opposed to progress, but
the obstructionists can't control the
fballot-box. &,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

THE principles of the Democratic
nominees this spring voice the princi-
pies of the nominating caucus. Every
good Democrat should abide by the
decision of his caucus. Support the
nominees.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

The argument some Republicans are
using against the Democratic ticket is
the same rehashed for years in county
affairs, only that they seize the oppor-
tunity to flavor with distorted and
magnified waterworks talk. What they
want good Democrats, is a Republican
council and are using water works with
a few Democrats who are prejudiced
against the project as sledge hammer
to drive their scheme home. Water
works are all right and so are the DEM
ocratic nominees,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

DEMOCRATIC voters should not be
blinded by this talk that the tax rate
will be greatly increased by water
works. If the plant be self supporting,
and we have every reason to believe
it viii, the tax rate will not be Increased
at all, and even lift is not selfsupport.
ing your increase in taxes will be but a
few cents yearly. Don't let sand be
thrown in your eyes at the expense Of
the town. Say nothing, but support
the Democratic ticket.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
And all other Public improvements.

THE Toledo Commercial Is a little
warm because the proposed electric
railroad will not strike Toledo. II
says that "the electric road system that
runs all around Toledo and don't touch
Toledo will not be built for the purpose
of getting business, and hence it will
be built only on paper.
"But all indications point to a re.
markable development of the electric
railways of the county. 1t is within
the bounds of probability that electric
roads may connect most of the smaller
towns and villages. They may largely
supplant transportation by carriage
and wagon upon the public highways.
La fact, it is at present hard to draw
the line where the usefulness may end.
All tn e various systems, however, like
the systems of the steam railways. to
be made the most profitable, will con-
meet with the larger Cities"
such arguments has been the barrier
for decades to Napoleon and other un-
fortunate towns securing second
steam railroad. The road must strike
the "cities" you know, and in the
meantime we are left in the cold,
The present proposition, as we under
stand it, Mr.. Commercial, is to bring
succor to towns like Napoleon, Bowl
Ing Green and others that have been
pinlng for an east and west road. The
scheme is formulated to fill long felt
want and cannot help but be success.
full, notwithstanding the gentlemen
behind it do not see fit to make its
route via Toledo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

WElost our opportunity to secure the
b. & 0. railroad; we also let the large
factory of Turnbull & Shelly go by de-
fault. We have let dozen other gold
en- opportunities glide by. Don't let
history repeat itself in case of the i'm
provements now agtated blythe people.
Vote the Democratic tic ket straight.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
COTTON.

COTTON, MARCH 26.-Mrs. Martin
Cain spent few days IN Napoleon last
week, the guest of Edw. Brown and
family.
John Luty is the proud father of a
new girl.
A new ten.pound baby boy at Chas.
Barlouts. All doing well.
Il. 0. Brown has rented the rooms
above j. @. Jones' store and will soon
go to house keeping.
o. Mohler of New London Is shaking
hands with his many friends here.
Quite a number of our citizens were
in Napoleon last week attending pro-
bate court.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

EVERY laboring man should support
the Democratic ticket at the municipal
election. Its nominees are avowed
friends of the laborer and are in for
public Improvements. Our town has
stood still long enough. Let every one
put shoulder to the wheel and boost
it out of the muck and mire in which
it is now fioundering.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

COME, come, you Republican Office
holders under aDemocratic administra-
ton! Don't make pigs of yourselves,
keeping your feet in the trough, when
the turn of others has come to take
your places. Think how hungry they
are, and get out on your own motion,
before you are kicked out.s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

THE Judicial Convention will be
held in this city on Friday, May 5th,
1898. The apportionment of delegates
is as follows: Fulton 10; Henry S3;
Putnam AZ. The number is based up.
on the vote for Secretary of State last
fall
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

VOTERS must not be led to believe
that our tax rate is in danger of being
increased in case waterworks becomes
public improvement. Such talk by
the anti-waterwerks people is not log
ic and the people will readily see it is
mt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

THE Cincinnati Tribune, the Repub-
lican paper having the largest circula-
ton of any Ohio journal of its party in
the state, repudiates the Republican
nomination of Schwarz for supreme
judge, and supports Samuel Hunt, the
Democratic nominee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

SOME newspapers have taken to esti-
mating the cost of a weeks stay at the
World's Fair. No estimate can be ex-
act, but the necessary cost will range
from $25 to $40 per week, according to
the tastes, economical habits and desire
for comfort of the individual.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
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terious. IL removes at once the cause and
the disease immediately disappears. The
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
Probate Notice.

NOTICE ia Hereby given, that John Walt, as
~ Guardian Of Charles F Williams, has filed a
fourth account Of his Guardianship which will be
for hearing and settlement April oath. 1898.
NJ. DONNELIY. Probate JndRe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
NOTED EDITOR CALLED.

Sudden Death of Colonel Elliott F. "Shep-
ard of the New York Mail and Express.
New YORK, March 25.-Colonel Eli
oft F. Shepard, proprietor of The Mail
and Express, died at 4:20 o'clock yester-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

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The only Double Extract sarsaparilIa Is Manners
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

day afternoon at
his residence, 9
West Fifty Sec
ond street, this
city. His death
was sudden and
caused by odemi,
superinduced by
Inhalation of
ether. Col ell
Shepard has for
some time been
troubled W ith
stone in the blad-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
Probate Notice

NOTICE is Hereby given, that VIM. J. Barr, as
IN Administrator OF Winfield 8. Brubaker, hns
MED final account Of his Administration which
Will be for hearing and settlement April 24t h. 1893.
NJ. DONNELLY, Probate Judge,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
PISTOLS IN THE AIR.
One Man Killed and Another Wounded in
Sunday Afternoon Fracases.

M1DDLEsBoRo, KY, March 2S.-John
Patterson, Jr., shot and fatally wound
ed his uncle, John Patterson, ST., Sun
day. Both parties were drinking.
AL Burnet and Joe Parton engaged
in pistol duel, in which Parton was
badly wounded. The uninjured parties
were arrested.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
Probate Notice..

NOTICE is hereby given, that Geo. J. ARM
4 bruster, as guardian of Martha Armbruster has
MED second account of his Guardianship which
will be for hearing aud settlement April "a, 1893.
NJ. DoNNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30
ANOTHER OFFER.

We will send the NORTHWEST ard the Weekly
Bee for one year with "Remarks by Bin Nye," oil
for 80. 06.
This is handsome 5O0-psge profusely illustrated
hook containing fun enough to last an ordinary
family twelve long months.
This book is worth more than the amount we ask
for both papers and book combined and should
insure prompt orders. Address
L. L. URWIG,
Napoleon, Ohio.