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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
Anticipated.

Lord Chesterfield, being one day asked
by Sir Thomas Robinson, familiarly
known as 'Long Sir Thomas" to write
some verses upon him, produced the
epigram:
Unlike my subject, now shall be my song
1t shall be witty, and it shant be long.
This individual was noted for being
bore and made himself very trouble
some to the Duke of Newcastle, contin-
ually calling on the minister, and when
told that his grace was gone out he
would ask to be admitted to look at the
clock, or to play with the monkey, in
the hope Of seeing the duke. But one
day the porter, without waiting for
what he had to say, dismissed him with
these words, "Sir, his grace has gene
ont, the clock stands and the monkey is
dead. "-San Francisco Argonaut.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
A STREET CAR INCIDENT.
In Which q Chivalrous Little Man Make
Big Mistake.

In Which n ChivAlrous Little Man Makes
Big Mistake.
He was a little man, but his firm,
quick step and erect head showed that
he weighed 16 ounces to the pound and
had all the confidence of a man weigh
ing 200 pounds.
He stopped ON the corner till street
car came along and stepped aboard.
The car was full, and several people
were standing. He took hold of strap
and looked over the crowd and saw that
several women were standing while q
number of men were occupying comfort
able seats.
1t riled him to see it, and when his
eye fell upon a pale faced little woman
holding on to a strap, while large,
lazy looking man sat near by, he could
not remain silent.
"See here" said he to the big man,
there is lady standing while you have
q seat"
YES" said the big man.
"Well, don't you think you ought to
give up your seat to this woman, who
has probably been hard at work during
the day?"
"No."
"You don't?"
81 do not.
"Well," said the little man as he
braced himself, 81 do, and I am going
to yank you clean out of this car" "
He grabbed the big man by the collar
and proceeded to drag him Off the seat.
but was interrupted by the woman, who
grabbed him by the hair.
'Hold onW cried the little man.
"That's what I'm doing" said the
woman.
But ! mean let up on this. What do
you mean by attacking me?"
"Look- -a-here, said the female, 81
didn't ask you to get me seat Besides
I want you to know that man you have
hold of is my husband.
The little man let go Of the big man,
and the woman let go her hold on the
hair, and order was restored, but the
little man was quiet until he reached
the end Of his route, when he left the
car, when he was heard to mutter,
"And such is life!"-Peck's Sun.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
EVOLUTION OF NIAGARA.
The Estimates as to the Age of the World
Famous Cataract.

The Estimates as to the Age of the World
Famous Cataract.
Professor J. W. Spencer says the first
conjecture as to the age Of Niagara falls
was made by Andrew Ellicott in 1890
Ellicott believed the falls to be So, 900
years old. About 1S41 Lyle estimated
the age of the falls as 35, 900 years. All
of these early estimates were purely con-
lecture, but they were correct in assum-
ing that the gorge had been excavated
by the river. Professor Spencer, in out
lining the progress of the falls, says
that little stream draining the Erie
basin once fell about 200 feet above the
brow of the Niagara escarpment. This
stream was not over one-fourth the vol
ume of the recent cataract and conse-
quently excavated the gorge at much
slower rate than at present.
During the early history of the river
the waters of the three upper lakes
emptied through the Huron basin by
way of the Ottawa river. The height OF
the falls has increased several times.
1uo urSI 6plSOue, ESp1cscu1Cu Wy q SLhoAl
river falling 200 feet, lasted about II,
900 years. Then the height of the falls
was increased to 400 feet and took the
drainage of the upper great lakes. At the
same time there was a series of cas-
cades, three in all, the lower gaining on
the upper until finally they were all
united in one great cataract much high
er than that of today.
Subsequently the waters were raised
at the head of Lake Ontario, and the
falls approximated to the present condi
tions after lapse of $4,000 years from
the end of the first episode. The age ot
the present falls is put at 1000 years,
and another 1000 years was probably
occupied by transitional changes of &
very gradual character. 1t is now 8, ,00(
years since Lake Huron emptied into
Lake Erie for the first time. The lanG
has risen about the outlet Of Lake Erie
and if the present rate Of change contin
ues in 5000 or 5000 years the waters o.
the four upper lakes will be turned into
the Mississippi river drainage at Chi
cago. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
Dobbins' Electric Soap is

Dobbins' Electric Soap is
cheaper for you to use, if you
follow directions, than any
other Soap would be, if given
to you; for by Its use clothes
are saved. Clothes cost more
than soap This soap cost
in 1869 twenty cents a bar.
Now it cost nine. 1t contains
precisely the same ingredients,
and no others, now as then,
and costs less than half. Buy
it of your grocer, use it and
preserve your clothes. If he
hasn't it, he knows that he can
buy it of his wholesale grocer.
The genuine always has our
name on the wrapper. Look
out for limitations. There are
many VI IHelu.
pRESERVA. Of clothes by the
TION Electric FSe % soap. DpoI,as is ag
established fact of generation. 1t is
not an experiment or wild assertion,
but absolutely true. Think carefully
whether you prefer to save a cent or
two on soap, or dollars on clothes.
You can't do both. Buy Dobbins'
Electric and look on every wrapper
for the name of
DOBBINS SOAP MFG CO.,
Successors to I. L. Cragin & Co.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
ROBBED BY THEIR GUESTS.
Hotel Keepers Complain of the Continue
Theft of Small Articles.

Hotel Keepers Complain of the Continual
Theft of Small Articles.
1t is fact we'll known to every hotel
and restaurant keeper in the city that
people will steal Why they resort to
peculation is mystery, but a far great
er mystery seems to be wrapped up in
the class of articles that are stolen.
Guests who stop at first class hotels
and pay their bills in departing have
been known scores of times to take with
them toilet soap and towels from their
rooms. Blankets, sheets, clocks and Or
naments likewise disappear with the
departing transients.
Nor does the peculation stop at this
Cheap plated trays, cutlery, forks and
spoons plainly marked with the names
of the hotels are stolen again and again.
This seems strange, for if the articles
are used by the thief they bear, of
course, the indelible evidence of the
guilt Of the peculators.
Sometimes the stolen articles are re-
covered. and sometimes they are not.
ohAy AOoOAoiy ohS plOpllobOI VI lOCdl
hotel advertised repeatedly and offered
large reward for the return of valu-
able clock of large size, which had been
taken from the hotel and in a manner
never discovered. All the advertising
was in vain.
The late John Hoey once succeeded
by shrewdly worded letter in recover
ing valuable rug which well known
New York woman had taken with her.
AS soon as its absence was noted from
the Hollywood Mr.. Hoey caused to be
written to the woman q letter which
read Substantially as follows:
"DEAR MADAM In packing your
clothing your maid by mistake included
the Turkish rug which was in your
room. Kindly have it returned"
The woman had no maid, which fact
was we'll known to herself and to Mr..
Hoey. The assumption that the theft
was not hers accorded her an opportuni-
ty to return the stolen article, which
she did at the earliest possible moment,
sending with it at the same time note
apologizing for the stupidity of the
''maid. New York Herald
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

the Paris postmsrk, and he was miss
ing from the social whirlpool for a
week, announcing on his return his
engagement to Mrs. st Croix. He de.
clared he had met her in Paris, look
ing positively wretched after her
travels, and had strongly advised her
to remain there for a few weeks to
dissipate the Rhenlsh mountains and
to regain her good looks before their
wedding day.-ROy Compton IN Sketch.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
Nearly Had Baby Spasms.

NAPOLEON, O., June 7, 1S94.-Hand Medi-
cine Co.-My baby at three months old had
collie so badly we feared spasms. My hus..,
band ran to the druggist for" soothing syrup"
Our physician was present when he called
for it and advised him to try DR.. Hands
Collie Cure We did so. We have used near
ly three bottles, and baby is the most pleas
ant, bright, laughing baby ever saw, and
am convinced we owe it all to DIR. Hands
Colic Cure.-Mrs. Arthur Simmons. Sold
by :. ]. Humphrey, Napoleon. U. zoo.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
Theta Orionis,

In the constellation of Orion there is
star known as Theta Orionis, which,
when viewed through powerful tele-
scope, appears as sextuple star, thus
presenting the magnificent panorama Of
seven stars revolving about each other
1t is to be supposed that each of these
suns is encircled by planets, and these
again by moons
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

It is said that after the first incen-
diary articles of Tolstoi the czar sent
for him and advised him to desist.
"Will your majesty" Tolstoi is report
ed to have said, "doff for an instant
your imperial mantle and judge my
works as a mere man? If a single word
of my writings offend your majesty's s
human sense, I will cut off my right
hand" Alexander III became very
thoughtful, did not reply and affably
dismissed the greatest living apostle OF
the social Christian idea.-New York
Iournal
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, when asked
to join the European powers in a
friendly intervention in the China
Japan war, used the choicest diplo-
matte language to convey the impress
sion to the Europeans that Uncle
Sam had grown great and rich by
keeping his fingers out of other peo-
ple's affairs, and that he intended to
keep up that policy.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND declined to
become either a director or a stock
holder IN the realestate syndicate
which purchased all the property on
the market in the vicinity of Gray
Gables, but those benighted individu-
als who depend solely on Republican
papers for their news will never find
it out.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

The production of rails and Besse.
mer steel by the Pennsylvania Steel
Works was greater last week that in
any single week for years. Still the
calamity howlers say that business is
not improving
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

II Mr.. Morton has violated the
alien contract LABOR law, let him pay
the penalty, just as any other man
should. His wealth and social position
have nothing to do with the matter.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

If Hon. Bourke Cockran's thinking
apparatus was of the same high order
as his oratory more Democrats would
regret his retirement from Congress.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

IT was Republican judge who
threw the Louisiana sugar planters
out of court, when they applied for a
mandamus to compel Secretary Car
Isle to take the first step towards the
payment of this years bounty.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

The whole political graveyard is
yawning. The latest political "stiff"
to emerge therefrom is ]. Warren
Keifer, who annonces that he is can
didate for governor.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

Mr.. MORTON might find it advanta-
geous to allow that illegally imported
English coachman to take his place on
the Republican ticket.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

WANTED-A Republican of promi-
nence who is not a candidate for the
Presidential nomination. Apply to
National Dime Museum.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

THE suffrage women of New York
are being used by the very swrewd
politicians of that town who are in
Tommy Platt's class, and the women
bless their ignorance-think that
they are taking the first step towards
becoming voters.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

JOHN SHERMAN says he's for Nc
Kinley, but he propabIy means that
Mckinley is his second choice. His
first choice is now, as always, John
Sherman.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

The Kansas Republican committee
seems to think the old Indiana rate of
81 a vote is enough for populists.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
He Kept Lace.

"Yes, SIR" said the clerk briskly,
I'VE have lace of all kinds. Would you
like to see valenciennes or point lace?"
tits shoelaoe I want" explained
the customer. Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

SOMEBODY robbed Mr.. Howard
vice president of the A. R. U. who
was lieutenant of Debs in the big
strike, of a package of railroad passes.
There are probably members of the
A. R. U. who would like to know
more about those passes.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

SOMEBODY wants to know when Mr..
Morton will make his opening speech.
Never, bless your innocent heart. ST.
lence, you know, Is golden, and Mr.,
Morton is conducting his campaign on
the gold basis exclusively. Besides,
he couldn't make public speech, not
even il his favorite wig was at stake.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

LOOK out for lively after election
time among the editors and preachers
of New York city who are just now
singing the same tune.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

WHEN capitalists wish a labor or
ganization betrayed, labor leader is
always on hand, ready TO do the be-
traying.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
An Ineenious Plan.

Theatrical Manager-I find 1t impossi-
BILE to make use of your play. 1t is too
long for the stage.
Amateur Playwright-But can't you
lengthen your stage?-Truth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

No man has recently grown more
in the estimation of Democrats than
David B. Hill and he is still growing.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a tne healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. %
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
D. J.Humphrey, Napoleon, o.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

HALO! What's the matter with
John Sherman? He said concerning
the tariff in recent speech: "No
duties should be levied for protection
that are not needed for revenue" The
true position of the Democratic party
could not be more concisely stated.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

MRS. LEASE is accused of having,
while advising populist official to
rob the State of Kansas, said: "They
are all doing it, from the Governor
down" Yet these Populists have the
"gali" to call themselves reformers.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sure Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

EsFENCH REMEDY
produces the above results in.3O days. 1t acts
powerfully and quickly. Cures when all others fail
Young men will regain their lost manhood, and old
men will recover their youthful vigor by using
REVIVO. 1t quickly and surely restores Nervous
ness, Lost Vitality, Impotency Nightly Emissions,
Lost Power Failing Memory, Wasting Diseases, and
all effects Of sefabuse excess and indiscretion
which units one for study business or marriage. It
not only by starting at the seat of disease but
is great nerve tonic and blood builder bring.
ing back the pink glow to pale cheeks and re-
storing the fire of youth. 1t wards off insanity
and Consumption. Insist on having REyIVO, no
other. 1t can be carried in vest pocket. By mail,
$1.O0 per package, or six for $500, with posi-
tive written guarantee to cure or refund
the money. Circular free. Address
ROYAL MEDICINE CO.. 53 River ST., CHICAGO. ILL.
For sale at Napoleon, o., by d. j.
Humphrey, druggist.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25

A few days later Sir Alec Vayasour
received note at his club which bore
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-25
LAW AND LAWYERS.
A PROFESSION IN WHICH MANY ARE
CALLED, BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN.

Difficulties Which Confront Young Bar
risters-How Literature and Politics Ar
feet the Lawyers Prospects-He Need
Not Necessarily lie n Rascal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-27
PERSONAL.

General Francis A. Walker has de-
clined the presidency of the League for
the Restriction of Immigration.
Miss Frances Z. Willard is said to be
writing book on bicycling, in which she
will advocate the use of bicycles by
women.
George M. Pullman and his two broth
ers, who are clergymen, will celebrate
the birthday of their mother on Aug IA,
as they have done for the last 30 years.
The suggestion of Frederick Douglass
and others that a monument be erected
to John Brown at Harper's Ferry, has
awakened consider able interest among
Grand Army men.
The Rev. Benjamin Knepper, a Re-
formed minister of Gladdens, Pa, though
IS years of age, makes a journey of six
miles on foot twice q week to preach to a
country congregation.
Miss Aunie Thomson Nettleton has re-
signed her position in Vassar college to
become presiding officer of Gulford cot
tage, at the Woman's college, Of the
Western Reserve university.
Mr.. Elhazer Smith of Alexandria. NH
who celebrated his soth birthday the
other day, expects to attend the reunion
of the Army of the Potomac in Concord
next fall as a member of the General
Society of the War of 1872"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-27
MINNEAPOLIS ENGINES.
Designed by n. P. Town, Who was Born in
Augusta.

Nathan P. Town, who designed and SUI
perintended the construction of the engine,
OF the famous cruiser Minneapolis" was
born in Augusta in 1912, thus making hin
90 years of age. He attended school here
and when 13 years old went to Bath
where he graduated from the high school.
When 10 he received commission in the
navy as third assistant engineer. The frs,
ship he was on was the "San Jacinto, )" when
its commander, Capt. Wilkes, overhauled
the "Trent" and took therefrom Mason and
Slidell, the Confederate emissaries.
While at Bath he became interested in
designing and the building of engines TO,
ships. From there he went to Washington,
ID. c., and secured employment. The rule
of the navy enlistment was that three
years were to be passed at sea and three on
land, for the engineers. He showed ability
as designer of engines and was placed in
the government department at Washington,
where he made many designs which proved
of high value.
When the" Columbia" made her renowned
trial trip he was on board. At this time
he was out on two years fur
Tough. Secretary Herbert called him
back, for some reason that he was becoming
interested in the Cramp yards at Philadel-
phia. This caused a little dissatisfaction
and Mr.. Town resigned. Then he was en-
gagged by the Cramps at an income of
$l2, 900 year.
When the Minneapolis" made her trial
trip, Mr.. Town was in the engine room and
rendered valuable assistance in working up
the speed. When the destination was reached
and the great record made, he came out of
the engine room wearing straw hat ,colored
cheviot shirt, smoking, and was received
with repeated hand shakes.
This great cruiser, costing 100000
and making the record of 20 knots an hour,
was largely the outcome of Mr.. Towns in
genuity in designing the high speed en-
CINE. He is man 5 #. s in. high, will
weigh 225 lbs has light moustache, is a
jolly, good natured fellow and a great ia
vorite. He wears glasses, has high fore
head and is of commanding appearance.
He now holds the high position of superin-
tendent of the Cramp yards. Another Au-
gusta man who has won national reputation.
His only brother is C. E. Town of this city,
who is conducting an undertaking business.