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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
WERE BOUND TO PLAY POKER.
Newspaper Men Out of Cash Put Up Their
Brains For Stakes.

Newspaper Men Out of Cash Put Up Their
Brains For Stakes.
Poker has been played with every
thing from pea beans to hundred dol
lar bill, but perhaps the most curious
commodity that was ever passed about
over the green cloth occurred the other
night among party Of newspaper men.
Somebody suggested the evening
hours would pass more quickly if all
hands INDUCED in the national game.
Every one was willing, but when an &C.
count of stock was taken it was discov-
cred that there was only about 81. so in
the crowd, and every one objected to
playing for wind" After little dis
cussion some one had an idea, which he
put in these words: Let's appoint a
committee of two as judges; then for an
hour let us each sit down and write
short stuff for the Sunday paper. Every
thing that the committee agrees upon as
being good enough to be printed shall be
accepted as cash and can be paid in as
equivalent for stack of chips"
This idea met with instant favor, and
for an hour or more nothing could be
heard in that room but silence. At the
end of that time each one produced his
quota Of alleged interesting stories, and
the committee to which it was submit
ted, reading it all with a lenient eye,
passed nearly the whole lot.
Then the game began and furnished
the curious spectacle of men opening
jackpots for a quarter Of column and
anteing with "stiok," with fixed
limit of column, including the head.
New York Herald
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
Ball Lightning.

The occurrence of what is known as
ball lightning is SO rare that every in
stance of it is of some interest. The
London Lancet describes narrow es-
cape from death by this form of light
ming, which was experienced by dis
tinguished surgeon of Louvain, who had
gone to visit patient in a neighboring
town. He was overtaken by thunder
storm, and what he described as ball
of fire descended upon and rendered him
for some time unconscious.
On coming to himself he found that
the cloth of the umbrella which he had
been holding was completely burned of
its steel framework, the metal being
twisted into every shape. He attributes
his safety to the circumstance that the
umbrella had wooden handle. Had it
been of metal he must have been instan.
taneously killed. Chambers Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
How to whiten the whisker..

A farmer in Bucks county, with black
hair and mustache and a three days
growth of snow white whiskers, drop
ped into a Ninth street barber shop, and
in the course Of conversation with the
loquacious artist it appeared that the
farmer had for years shaved himself with
u jackknife. He thought that perhaps
that had something to do with the Pc
culiar hirsute contrast, and the barber
promptly confirmed his opinion. "The
pulling of dull razor on the roots of
the whiskers," said tie barber, "de-
stroys in short time all the oil and
pigment that gives color. Most men
have too much regard for their nerves
to keep it up long enough to turn the
beard entirely white, but many partial
ly gray ones are due to that cause. A
keen blade improperly handled is equal
ly harmful, as close scrape of the skin
results in numberless seed warts, which
can only be removed by surgical oper-
alton. "-Philadelphia Record.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
A FULL COURSE DINNER.
The Feast to Which the Old Man Was e
abled to Invite His Comrade.

The Feast to Which the Old Man Was En-
abled to Invite His Comrade.
"a Full Course Dinner, I3 Cents"
is the most conspicuous sign on the
front Of that famous Park row restau-
rant known to all trampdom in particu-
lar and the public in general as ''The
Boss Tweed. AS the patrons Of the
establishment are not bothered by su-
perstition, or at least not in sufficient
measure to clash with their appreciation
Of such a generous offer as a full
course" dinner for IS cents, the meal
in question is vastly popular one
among the restaurants habituea Into
the Boss Tweed" one evening shortly
after dusk there entered an individual
Of surprising shabbiness Of raiment, but
who was both dignified and handsome.
He was tall man, past middle age and
carried himself with the air Of an old
soldier who is proud of his record. In
appearance he was shabby and time
worn edition Of that type of cavalryman
one secs in pictures of the first Napo-
Icons campaigns, for his iron gray
mustache bristled fiercely, and he wore
an imperial on his chin. He was pale,
but his eyes were bright, and above
them were shaggy eyebrows almost as
heavy in texture as his mustache. The
old chap approached the cashiers coun-
ter and said, MAY I ask you to inform
me what your dinner for 18 cents con-
sists OFF" "Yes, sir, replied the cash
ier. "You get soup. fish, roast two
vegetables, bread and butter, a cut Of
pie and cup Of coffee.
"Ah-h-h-h - ah-h-h-h, h.m.m-m!
Most generous, I'm sure, said the old
fellow slowly, nodding his head in con-
firmation Of his words, and then he
leaned over the counter, and in lower
tone added: II have asked gentleman
to dine with me this evening. Might
inquire if you could arrange 50 as to let
me have two dinners for quarter?"
The cashier, kindly man, who is per-
force kept perpetually on the qui viye
lest he be cheated, glanced at his ques-
toner sharply. as if he suspected he was
being chaffed, but he saw in an instant
that the query was genuine, and he ap-
preciated the situation. with pleas
ure, sir" he said, and going to the
door the old fellow signaled to still
more ragged companion, who was wait
ing without, and the two proceeded
forthwith to dine. New York Mail and
Exnresa
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

SuAI lEn L.
"Tbank you, Mary " said the young
man in trembling accents. "Oh, how
can ever thank you enough Here for
weeks you have been in the society of
brilliant military men, and you have not
yet lost your liking for poor civilian like
me.''
George, dear" she said, nothing could
ever shake my love for you"
CHAPTER II.
1t was the night of the ball. The par
los Of Mrs. Van Bit were dazzling Wis
= of beauteous shoulders and the COS
tunes of men Of rank.
George and Mary met in the conserva-
tory.
He eyed her questioningly. MARY,
have you forgotten mef Twenty counts
and four noblemen have been at your feet
all the evening"
"What do care for the nobility" she
said, so long as you are hereS"
CHAPTER III.
"Yes, I am football player"
Mary looked with eager eyes upon the
manly figure which confronted her. A
moment later they were in an animated
conversation.
Looking over his shoulder Mary saw
George approaching.
'tCome," she said hastily, "let us gel
out Of the way of this man."
CHAPTER ".
The next morning George received (
package. They were the presents she hat
sent him. Chicago Record.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
nuMAa wEArnER lNpIcA1oRs.
Effects oS Atmospheric Changes on ths
Temperament Of Men.


Temperament Of Men.
Awriter in The American Journal Of
Psychology discusses tho subject from
tie view Of common experience and
presents some facts that are interesting
as we'll as leading in their directness.
Ee says:
'The head of a factory employing
3, 600 workmen said, we reckon that q
disagreeable day yields about 10 per
cent less work than delightful day,
and we have thus to count this as fac
tor in our profit and loss account. Ac.
cidcnts are moro numerous in factories
on lad days.
"a railroad man never proposes
changes to his superior il the weather
is not propitious Fair days make men
accessible and generous and open to con-
slider new problems favorably. Some say
that opinions reached in best weather
states are safest to invest on.
Other facts are mentioned in the
psychical and physiologicalrelations, as:
weather often affects logic, and many
mems most syllogistio conclusions are
varied by heat and cold. The knee jerk
seems proved to have another factor. 1t
is not strange If the eye, which wants
the normal stimulus in long, dark
weather, causes other changes.
Temperament is fundamental factor
in sensitiveness to atmospheric changes,
that type of 1t called the mental being
the more intensely affected, while the
bilious type may exhibit by comparison
the more capricious or morbid impress
sions, says The chronological Journal.
The mental manifestations, as arule,
however, depend upon the organism
primarily. II the culture is good-that
is, the fasulties have been trained to
coordinate harmonious action, and the
elements that contribute TO serenity and
self control have been we'll developed
weather conditions will but operate
like other parts Of the environment, and
self training will show adaptation, self
repression.
The nervous, excitable, irascible
person is he who has not learned to con-
troll feeling and expression, and it is he
who finds fault with his surroundings
and imputes uncanny conduct to them.
That there are functional states Of the
body that predispose one to mental de-
preston or exhilaration we are ready ia
admit A torpid liver, chronic ca
tarrh, q rheumatic joint and even an
old corn may render one susceptible to
weather changes, the physical ailmen!
producing a nerve reaction that is keen
ly felt at the spiral centers and may test
the spirit. Mind, however, is superior
to matter. or rather constituted for su-
periority. Fairly organized, carefully
developed and trained, it will exhibit
that superiority by its pose and calm
ness in circumstances that are disagree
able or painful to the physical sense
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
"Penny wise and Pound fool

tPenny wise and Pound fool
ish" are those who think it
economy to use cheap rosin
and soda soaps, or washing
powders of any kind, instead
of the good old Dobbins' Elee-
tric Soap; for sale by all gro
GERS since 1869, and used dur
ing all that time by millions
of intelligent economical wom-
en- who know its merit, and
therefore use it. ALI who use
it praise it as the best, cheap.
est, and most economical soap
made, but if you will try it,
even just once, it will tell as
much stronger tale of its merits
itself. Ask your grocer for
Dobbins' Electric Soap, take
nothing else.
UNSCRUPU- ;ns;,.,Insi men make >, cheap cap
LOTS best articles; other
w unscrupulous men
seek TO palm them Of on their customers
as the genuine. for the sake OF the additional
profit made by the deceit. There are lots
of limitations of Dobbins Electric Soap.
Everyone of them will ruin and rot clothes.
See tnat our name 10 on every wrapper.
DOBBINS' SOAP MFG co...
Successors to I. L. Cragin & Co.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Our nerves are to our life, what the foun-
dation is to building-our life prop and
support. When foundation becomes weak,
no sane man would use frozen earth to
strengthen it, but it would be just as wise as
to try to restore the nerves with morphine,
alcohol, opium or other pernicious drugs.
DR.. Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer is the solid
masonry of medicine, absolutely free from
injurious drugs, permanent restorer of
nerve force and health. Asymptom blank
with each bottle for advice and free treat
ment by the Doctor if desired. Ask Saur d
Balsley, Napoleon Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

The late Lord Tennyson was not cred
tied with much admiration for pictorial
art Lord John Russell met him on his
return from Italy and asked how he en-
1oyed the pictures and works Of art in
Florence IT liked them very much, I"
said Tennyson. but was bothered be-
cause ! could not get any English tobac-
co for love or money. A lady told me
could smuggle some from an English
ship If l heavily bribed the custom
house officers. but I didn't do that and
came away. San Francisco Areonaut
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

In the lexicon of Maj. Mckinley
patriotism means selfshness. At least
he pretends to think that the selfish
action Of she Louisiana sugar planters
in leaving the Democratic party be-
cause they did not get the sugar
bounty continued is patriotism, We
had supposed that patriotism ment
love of country, not love of pelt,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Col, FRED GRANT might save him.
self further vexation by devoting a
little time to figuring up the price of
his father paid for lending the use
his name to those who wished to use
it to inspire confidence that was not
deserved.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

IT takes a very small thing to make
some German commit suicide. One
of them who had reached the frisky
age of 70 hanged himself just because
the woman he asked to become his
fourth wife told him he was to old to
get married.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

WITH the death of Oliver Wendell
Holmes New England lost the last of
the men who made that section
famous in literature, men who have
been succeeded by literary pigmies,
who are scarcely known outside OF
Boston.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
she Wa. very Cautious.

Ibid Miss Chiffon give you any en-
oouragement when you proposed to herl''
mot a great deal l used every argu-
ment even went so far as to assure
her Of my ability to support her in the
style to which she had been accus-
toned"
"And what did she say?'
''She said / might call around later
and show her my income tax receipt -
Washington Star.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

WHAT q double team Sam Jones
the slang singing evangelist, and San
Belts, the cowboy evangelist, would
make in revivallst harness, if any
power strong enough to make then
pull together could be found.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Ex-Boss CLARKsoN is now chief
custodian of the Allison Presidential
boom. This ought to be pleasing to
the other candidates, as Clarkson has
never been excelled as hoodoo.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

CARE should be taken by those in.
terested to prevent collision between
the venerable Susan B. and the rip.
snorting Mary Ellen, now that they
are both taking part in the Kansas
campaign.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND could not do
a more popular act, SO far as the rank
and file Of the party is concerned,
than to make speech in favor Of
Senator Hill.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
Ono Exception at Least.

Teacher-Give an example Of the
truth of the motto, United we stand,
divided we fall. ("
Johnny-I--I can't think Of any,
ma am. / don't believe it's true any
how.
Teacher What? Do you know Of any
case in which it is not true?
Johnny-Yes'm. Astepladder. Chi.
cago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

PERHAPS women will elevate politics
when they get the ballot. Already
politics is enlarging the horizon Of
women. A pound of candy used to
be considered a big wager for a
woman to make, but Mrs. Lease has
already made one of $50 on the Kan
sase lection.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
Drawing It Fine.

Owner of Race Horse docking closely
at scales)--Jiffkins, you are trif1e over
weight. Can't you tighten yourself a
little?
Jiffkins (the jockey)-Got on my
Iightest suit, sir. Amt ett bite today
and ave just trimmed my finger nails.
Owner--Well, 60 and get shaved. -
London Culver.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

To tell mushrooms from toadstools,
without eating and waiting for results,
peel an onion and put it with the fungi
while being cooked II the onion re-
mains white, eat with confidence; if it
turns black, cat it not, if You value life.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

THERE are several Republicans Of
prominence who would sleep better
if the thinking and talking apparatus
of Capt. Howgate we're paralyzed.
Howgate in Jail is more dangerous to
them than Howgate at large.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

The house of the late Charles O'Con.
or, at Nantucket, should possess espe-
cial interest for women on account Of
its being without closets. The architect
was a young relative Of Mr.. O'Conor,
Il the house was finished before either
noticed the deficiency
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
Tho Chaos of Good Order.

Wife-Dear me, you can never find O
thing without asking me where it is.
How did you get along before you were
married?
Husband-Things staid where they
were put them New York Weekly.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

THAT was knockdown blow ad-
ministered to the woman suffrage
movement by Cardinal Gibbons, who
preached against it.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

VICE PRESIDENT STEVENSON struck
the bulls eye of truth when he said:
"Every reason why man voted the
Democratic ticket two years ago is
good reason for his voting it this year
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
noticed the deficiency.
Every mother should know that Group Q

Every mother should know that Group can
be prevented. The first symptom of true
Group is hoarseness. This is fullowed by a
peculiar rough cough. II Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy is given freely as soon as the
child becomes hoarse or even after the cough
has developed it will prevent the attack. 25
and 80 cent bottles for sale by D. j. Humph-
rey, Napoleon, o. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Sir John Lubbock is authority for the
statement that a single bee, with all its
industry, energy and innumerable jour
neys, will not collect more than q single
teaspocnful Of honey during q season.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
TO RoRsR oWNKRs.

For putting horse in fine 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. Humphrey, Napoleon, o.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

II would rather trust that medicine thar
any doctor known Of" Says Mrs. Haiti
Mason of Chiffon, Carter Co., Mo-, in speak
ing of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera an,
Diarrhea Remedy. For sale by d.
Humphrey, Napoleon, o. I'M
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND will not allow
the United States to be used as q
catspaw by European nations in the
China japan war.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
READING.

Define emphasis infection, and climax.
What mental qualification good reader and employ?
Define pitch quantity and force.
With what class pupils would you teach reading mainly example?
When not by example, what the guide good readng'
What noted American author has recently died? What do
think Of him?
G. E. REYNOLDS.
Napoleon, O., Oct l3, 1894.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

WHITELAw REID is said to have 9
lung trouble. Wonder if somebody
hasn't been fooled by that same old
Morton trouble?
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Irish potatoes in store, with cellar
under them, will stand a temperature
of 10 degrees, ana without cellar a
zero temperature will not hurt them.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

The Republicans in New York have
the most money but it will be votes,
not dollars, that will win; and the
Democrats will get them, see if they
don't.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

UP TO date, Gov. Mckinley has
long lead in the race for the champion
ship Of the calamity howlers.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

chAmbsrlain's Eye and skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes
Ganulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
25 cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

IT may yet become a fad in the
400" to give private exhibitions of
their collections Of family skeletons.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

The "Autocrat of the Breakfast Ia.
BILE" could charm millions of readers,
but he could not stay the progress of
the pale autoc-at on the white horse.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS,
Given by the County Examiners the Examination in Napo
leon last Saturday.
PEDAGOGY.

70 r guss swok.An mus
What is meant by the Pedagogy?
How the teacher gain knowledge Of the human heart?
At what temperature ahrenhe should the schooroom kep
What is the law about suspension o pupils from school?
Write good memory gem.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18

Statistics prove that not less than
5000 babies are born every day on
United States soil.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
campaign

'SoN RUSSELL" would better hire
somebody to muzzle him, unless he
wishesto knock "papa's chances into
a cooked hat.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-10-18
Napoleon, Ohio, Oct. l3, 1894.
UNITED STATES HISTORY.

l. Write brief sketch about Lincoln?
Name and locate important fields of the civil
OF what did Columbus Haiti? What title given
Columbus?
What party How long did he server Who his
successor2
s. In what way history the following Aaron Burr William
Hull Anthony Paul Revere John Ericsson and Salmon Chase
Who laid of DeKbs monument? Who DeKab
What Monitor? What became Of the Merrmac? By
what name Merimac known the confederates?
g. Who led the Indians il the Of 1892
CONSPICUOUS qualities required by great soldier
Who nearly measured to the Standard
TO- What nickname applied to the Embargo act?
MRS. SUE WE1sTED